I love flowers. Ok, I know, who doesn’t right?! I really think having fresh flowers and plants in the home makes a huge difference in the ambiance! That being said, I wasn’t always like that. Five years ago when it came down to planning the flower arrangements for my wedding I got so overwhelmed by […]
Spring Trends
Moving to Jersey City definitely gave me something I was missing year round in Texas: seasons! As seasons change we find the need to change ourselves. Our clothes, our shoes, our social calendars and most importantly our beauty routines. Spring is the perfect time to try something new and we are already seeing some of […]
Base Body Spa
As a busy working mom, taking time for myself is essential. Whenever I am feeling a little stressed out and in need to chill out I always go to Base for a massage. Base is not just a full service gym they also have a wonderful spa! The best part is their massages (other than […]
The Pop Culture Conversation- February Edition
The Pop Culture Conversation – February Edition First things first. Beyonce’s Super Bowl performance stirred up controversy because her back-up dancers were dressed in homage to the Black Panthers. Our country takes football and its commercials very seriously, so naturally most Americans (especially Rudy Guiliani) did not take this political reference in the middle of […]
Studio Living at 25 Senate Place
Are you looking to add some charm and comfort to life with a new studio and some great furnishings? Then 25 Senate Place is the place to go. I teamed up with the 25 Senate people to bring you some thoughtful designs for studio living! This was so fun, maybe I should quit blogging and […]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
This weekend is probably all about us wanting to get you on your feet and dancing. With some amazing weather in the high 70s, go out and see some art. Grab your friends, grab a beer and enjoy yourself! Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly thirty events this weekend so if […]
Diary of an LHS Volunteer: Orientation and Day 1
Before you can begin volunteering at Liberty Humane Society, you are required to attend an orientation session to get you, well, oriented to the rules, facility, and options that are available to LHS volunteers. My first trip to LHS to interview their director left me eager to help out, so I hopped on a Citi Bike […]
Seraphim Vape Shop
I met the “Scully Brothers” almost a year ago, they are permanent fixtures in the JC nightlife scene and they throw the best parties!! Kevin and Brian opened Seraphim Vape Shop six months ago in Downtown Jersey City. Which if you remember we already covered here on ChicpeaJC, thanks to our editor Crystal Davis. Since […]
Grove Street Bicycles
We’ve been going to Grove Street Bicycles every since we moved to Jersey City about 8 years ago. My husband and I love riding our bikes and would go into the shop to buy accessories, get our bikes fixed, put air in our tires… you name it they do it. I always had a really […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 3/7 – 3/13
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – March 7th Yuengs & Wings @ Lucky 7 Tavern Mondays can be rough, so start your week with $0.50 Wings (dine-in only), $3 Yuengling Drafts, and $4 Jameson Shots at Lucky 7 Tavern! Tuesday – March 8th Tequila Tuesday @ Light Rail Cafe Nothing […]
Complete Physical Rehabilitation
Complete Physical Rehabilitation Teams Up With ChicpeaJC Written By: Dr. James Pumarada, DPT, Complete Physical Rehabilitation On the eve of our nine-year anniversary in downtown Jersey City, I am happy to announce that Complete Physical Rehabilitation is joining forces with ChicpeaJC as a regular health & fitness contributor! I know what you’re thinking: “That’s great, […]
Dead by Association
This weekend I was away visiting family and I missed out on some really fun stuff happening in Jersey City. In particular the “Dead Since” party. I met Alaska, founder of the local JC streetwear brand just a few months after I started chicpeajc and I’ve been following his journey every since. He’s a really […]
Night Birds, Dirty Fences, Crazy & The Brains @ Monty Hall
There were so many shows going on in Jersey City last night but the place to be was Monty Hall. A full night of cheap beer, high energy and fast as fuck punk jams turned the hall upside down. It kicked off with Jersey City favorites Crazy & The Brains, known for their xylophone player […]
The Draper Jersey City
JC Playboy Bunny, Rachael Robbins is a dear friend, a ChicpeaJC contributor, and now a restaurant-bar owner of The Draper JC along with boyfriend, Chef Brian, owner of Park and Sixth. A few months ago when we shot ChicpeaTV Episode 1: Making Mozz with Chef B, the couple told me about their plans for The […]
JC Families Education Guide
JCFamilies would like to share with all CHICpeaJC followers the JC Education Guide 2015- 2016. Parents are often overwhelmed by the complexity of the education placement process and JCFamilies put a guide together that provides some information about different types of schools together with a list of some schools, daycares and activity centers options in Jersey City and surrounding neighborhoods. http://jcfamilies.com/jc-education-guide-2015-16/
JC Dishes Lightened up!
Written by: Amanda Scrivani We all know that Jersey City is home to countless amazing restaurants, bars, and cafes. Here in JC, we benefit from a vibrant and varied food scene, which I treasure and appreciate. Although I love trying new restaurants, I also do enjoy cooking for myself at home. Lately I’ve been on […]
Jersey City Monopoly Art by Mr. AbiLLity
I love Jersey City! Turns out I’m not the only one, so to express the way I feel about this great place I decided to make this monopoly board. Why Monopoly? Well because it’s fun and everyone knows it! I like having a certain twist on a classic favorite. The first step was to figure […]
Top Sixteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
This weekend is literally packed with events from JC Fridays to music at Monty Hall, a number of art exhibitions and so much more! Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has over thirty events this weekend so if you’re looking for something more festive, check there! Friday 1. Raices March 4th @ 12:00PM […]
Jennifer Roberts
Jennifer Roberts remembers walking into her high school and feeling out of place with the students around her. She tried both a public and private high school for a year but couldn’t allow herself to stay in an environment that made her feel so negative. It wasn’t until she enrolled in a college-level painting class […]
Women’s History Month Kickoff
Last night at City Hall was the Women of Action Awards Ceremony kicking off Women’s History Month in Jersey City. I was at home hanging out with Mini-chicpea, making dinner, and putting the finishing touches on a blog post when I realized I was missing the ceremony which started at 6pm. As soon as my […]
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