The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District announced the expansion of the HDSID boundaries and it is official this week! Below is a map of the new district. I caught up with Rachel Sieg, the Executive Director of the HDSID to hear more about the great news. Rachel, how did the plans to expand come about? This […]
5 Brunches to Try This Weekend in Jersey City!
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? We figured we’d save you the time wondering which places are worth it and give you five brunches to try this weekend in Jersey City! 1. Whealth and Co. – “Sunday got me like…” Brunch! Whealth has partnered with Transmission to bring food and music together for a brunch experience like no […]
Top Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
The weekend isn’t the weekend until you’ve checked out the top things to do in Jersey City! We’ve got a list full of fun, kid-friendly, and of course adult-friendly events that all may or may not include ice cream at some point or another! So check it out and see if what we’ve picked will […]
Photo Gallery: People of Marion
North of the west side cemetery and east of Journal Square lies The Marion Neighborhood. A quiet, blue collar, charming corner of the city. The type of neighborhood that reminds us multiculturalism is U.S. culture. Live gets us up every morning in the form of the path train whistling out of the tunnel so loud […]
ChicpeaJC’s Top 15 JC Eats
While I was on vacation a month ago, I was on the beach with nothing but a notepad and a pen and started dreaming about my favorite dishes in Jersey City. Normal people would probably nap, tan, read a book, but I wrote down a list of my top favorite dishes because… food. I was […]
Anything’s Pawsible
Everywhere I turn, I see cute furry friends walking around me, it’s almost like I am an outsider for not having a pet! That is why I have Erin Rafferty as my pet contributor; she knows what’s up in the JC pet community. Now I love animals and I have been thinking of adopting a […]
Chic in the Streets – Summer 2016, Vol. 1
The temperature is high and so are spirits! It’s finally summer here on Jersey City’s streets and the style is as hot as pavement. Here’s a sampling of some of the looks from Jersey City residents – from natives to transplants – and other pedestrians that I ran into while wandering Grove Street, Jersey City […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 7/4-7/10
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – July 4th Freedom and Fireworks Festival @ Liberty State Park For the 3rd year in a row, Liberty State Park will play host to the Freedom and Fireworks Festival from 1-10pm on Monday, July 4th. Enjoy fireworks, live music, food vendors, carnival rides, and more! […]
Pet Profile: Jersey City Jasper
Name: Jasper Age: 1 ½ (ish) Breed: Yorkie mix, according to a DNA test (who knew?!) Follow him on: Instagram @jerseycityjasper ChicpeaJC: So Jasper, what’s your rescue story? Where are you from? Jersey City Jasper: I’m originally from a shelter in West Virginia and was fostered there for a while after making my way into […]
YouthConnect Presents: The LGBTQ Prom
June marks the arrival of prom season, and the LGBTQ youth of Jersey City was not overlooked thanks to YouthConnect (YC) of the Hudson Pride Connections Center (HPCC). On June 18th, the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Culinary Conference Center up in Journal Square was transported back to a Great Gatsby-esque time when flappers and […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
The clouds and thunderstorms have drifted away for some intense sunshine and partying this weekend. Make sure you get your butts off the sofa and out this weekend because if you don’t, you will regret it! July 4th falls on a Monday this year, so we set up this week’s list a little differently. Join […]
Chilltown Block Party
This past weekend was Chilltown Collective’s block party in Jersey City and it was actually the most relaxed environment I’ve ever been in. To celebrate their one-year anniversary, Chilltown Collective threw it back and had a block party by Journal Square to not only celebrate the brand, but to bring the diverse community together. Upon […]
Nothing But The Locals
What’s better than discovering new music? Every month, we’ll be sharing the best to come from local artists. With June coming to a close, we’ve made a playlist of songs that we think you’ll love. Check out some local music and you might find something you like! King TJay – We Those Kids A JC […]
Desir Decir
I’ve heard about Desir Decir a lot lately. Whether it’s seeing them on show flyers around Jersey City or hearing about them going on tour with a mutual friend, I decided to check them out. These dudes write some seriously ballsy, no frills rock n roll with catchy hooks and straightforward riffs this was exactly […]
ChicpeaJC Presents a Silent Event: SH*T UP AND LISTEN
It’s time to start the countdown for the upcoming silent event in Jersey City! On July 1st, ChicpeaJC is kicking off the holiday weekend with a silent event, SH*T UP AND LISTEN! After attending a silent event in Miami last year, ChicpeaJC decided to bring a silent event to Jersey City as a way to […]
Top 13 Jersey City Food Trucks
Let’s talk about how food trucks are no longer your typical burger and hot dogs kind of spot. I got to spend some quality time with all these amazing food truck owners and got to see the ins and outs of the industry. First, I want to thank every single owner and employee who took […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/27-7/3
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – June 27th Martini Monday @ Henry’s on the Hudson Mondays mean 1/2 price martinis and $5 bar pies, plus Happy Hour 4-8pm with lots of beer and wine specials at Henry’s! Enjoy some of the best views of NYC that Jersey City has to offer […]
Egyptian Festival 2016
July 9th marks the 11th annual Egyptian Festival in Jersey City. Last year, I dedicated a whole week to the Egyptian community in Jersey City leading up to the festival. I spoke to Ahmed Shedeed, the brains behind the fest and a prominent and positive figure in Jersey City. Since then I’ve seen Ahmed at […]
Brownstone Diner’s Pancake Wraps
Every New Jersey town needs at least one great diner (preferably more, of course!). Soon after I moved to Jersey City in 2011, my friend/roommate and I discovered The Brownstone Pancake Factory. It has been our go-to diner ever since. If you’ve ever been there past 9 am on the weekends, you know how extremely […]
Photo Gallery: Art House Summer Blowout
Recap of the Art House Productions Summer Blowout event, shot by new ChicpeaJC event photographer Matt Hockenjos.
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