It’s been an amazing year for ChicpeaJC! I can’t believe the blog is already over two years old! We’ve published over 1000 articles, which is mind-blowing to me. To celebrate the New Year, I wanted to share with everyone my top 10 most viewed articles on the blog in 2016 (and share some lesser known details)! Did you have […]
Chicpea’s NYE Resolutions
As we close out another year, we all try to reflect on ways in which we can make the next year better. I was never one to make resolutions for the New Year, as I don’t believe in waiting for a calendar year to change to make things better in my life. You make the […]
Internships at ChicpeaJC
ChicpeaJC is looking for self-motivated individuals for internship opportunities! We’re looking for people who are creative, organized, and marketing savvy for our digital media marketing internship, as well as those who are creative, organized, and timely for our photography/videography internship. If you’re interested, please email chicpeajccrew@gmail.com with the appropriate documents and the internship you are […]
Jersey City Recreation – Boxing
If you’re wondering which organization to support this holiday season, consider Jersey City Recreation. Three boys have made it to the boxing regionals in upstate New York after applying a lot of hard work, discipline, and dedication with the help of their coach. They could use your help funding the trip to regionals! “Jersey City Recreation […]
New Year’s Eve 2017 – A Night to Remember
New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching, and you don’t want to throw the night away! Celebrate the upcoming new year in style at A Night to Remember, brought to you by Chicpea x Hayoner at Taphaus! On Nov. 28, 1966, writer Truman Capote invited hundreds of people to the Grand Ballroom of New York’s Plaza Hotel for […]
Overlake
Overlake’s music is warm and receiving with an anchor held firmly in fun, much like their personalities. As I walked into their practice space I was greeted with a smile and a beer and as the conversation went on that one beer led to a few more. We talked about pinball machines, gushed about Dinosaur […]
11 New Restaurants to Check Out in the Jersey City Area
It’s pretty crazy that since our last “New Eats” post, over ten new spots have opened around Jersey City! Although, I have a feeling we are missing a bunch more. Keep this list handy for when you are looking for something new to try. I am slowly chipping away at this list myself. Here is […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 12/26-1/1
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – December 26th Lunch & Late Day Breakfast Menu @ Mathews Ease into the week and take advantage of the day off with Mathews’ Late Day Breakfast menu, or go straight for lunch (and maybe a cocktail)! Tuesday – December 27th Taco Tuesday […]
Top Eleven Things to do In Jersey City for New Year’s Eve
We can’t wait to ring in the New Year with you! Saturday, December 31st will truly be A Night To Remember. Take a step out in that flawless dress of yours, put on a pair of suspenders. Grab that drink as it comes your way. If the food tastes good, go for seconds! Put aside […]
The 2016 ChicpeaJC Holiday Party
On December 20th, the ChicpeaJC team, contributors, and friends got together at Park & Sixth for a little holiday party. It was awesome to see everyone mingling and getting to know each other! Park & Sixth provided food (of course, including their unbelievably delicious wings) and a selection of wines and beers for everyone to enjoy. […]
Let’s Explore: McGinley Square
Where is McGinley Square? Just south of Journal Square and less than a half square mile, the Square itself rests at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Bergen Avenue. But according to Google Maps, the larger McGinley Square area stretches north to south from Sip Avenue to Communipaw Avenue and west to east from West Side […]
Chef Eliott
What is one thing that everyone in the world can agree they share a love for? The one thing that brings us together? The one thing that no one can say they hate? Everyone has a taste for it, everyone craves it, and everyone smells it – FOOD! What better way to get deep into […]
Top Things to Do for Christmas in Jersey City 2016
With Christmas weekend coming up quick, places close early or aren’t open at all. We know how tedious it can be to scramble for last-minute ideas, so we compiled a list for anyone who wants find something to eat or a quick thing to do. Happy Holidays! Friday 1. Bryan Beninghove’s Christmas Spectacular December 23rd @ 9:00 […]
A Night to Remember: New Year’s Eve 2017
Want to get away from the NYC crowd this New Year’s Eve? Want to celebrate the upcoming new year in style? A Night to Remember is the place to be for New Year’s Eve! Chicpea x Hayoner present a New Year’s Eve event, A Night To Remember. On Nov. 28, 1966, writer Truman Capote invited […]
Jersey City Nutcracker Recap
On Sunday, December 18, 1892, the very first Nutcracker premiered at the Mariinsky Theater in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This past Sunday, December 18, 2016, Nimbus Dance Works finished their run of The Jersey City Nutcracker at Frank R. Conwell Auditorium. The last 124 years have seen countless adaptations of the Petipa holiday classic. The ballet […]
Cookies N Crepes – A Sweet Retreat
Anyone who knows me knows that I have an insane sweet tooth. I could live off of sugar for the rest of my life if it were good for me! We were recently invited to have “lunch” at Cookies N Crepes in Downtown Jersey City. I’ve been to Cookies N Crepes before on a late […]
ViaNero Lookbook
I am so excited to be teaming up with new e-commerce site Via Nero for their launch. Via Nero is based out of Jersey City and run by two lady bosses, Kim and Raphaella. Stay tuned for the full interview! A few weeks ago, we got together and shot a lookbook for their site with […]
6 Places To Get Açai Bowls in JC
You’d be lying if you say you haven’t noticed how popular açai bowls are becoming. In any place that focuses on health or has a selection of natural juices, you’re bound to find an açai bowl or two in the menu. Here at ChicpeaJC, we love getting açai bowls for breakfast or a mid-afternoon meal. Check […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 12/19-12/25
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – December 19th Happy Hour @ The Hutton The Hutton now has Happy Hour every Monday-Friday from 3-7pm. Enjoy discounted prices on snacks and drinks, or grab a combo! Tuesday – December 20th Taco Tuesday @ Hamilton Pork Grab some tacos this Tuesday […]
JC Fitness Fair Directory
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s also the most indulgent time of year where all of us are eating more, working out less, and of course, drinking at all those holiday parties! Here at ChicpeaJC we believe in moderation, so have your fun, but start your plans to get back on track […]
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