When CHICpea recently expanded her writing team, I had to advocate for the ever-inspiring JC Maker Movement. We Jersey City folk have mad love for our Makers around town and at markets – but how many of us know the backstory? I’ll be digging into these Makers’ raison d’etre, beyond the artisan wares they sell. […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/15 – 2/21
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/15 – 2/21 Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – February 15th 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine @ Third & Vine Recently named the Best Wine Bar in New Jersey according to Buzzfeed, Third & Vine offers 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine on Monday nights! […]
ChicpeaTV Episode 201: Making Mozz with Chef B
Last season of ChicpeaTV was a total blast! I got to force Playboy Bunny, Rachael Robbins to stuff herself with rolls of bread at the Hamilton Inn. I baked breads and got drunk with Grandma Downtown. I had a freestyle battle with Nizz Sentine and Vincent The Owl and finally ate bagels and danced the hora […]
“Nothing but Love” presented by Provision & Society Needs Culture
I woke up yesterday with a gnarly hangover, an empty stomach and a full heart. A few weeks ago, Gus Ruiz owner of street wear brand Villainous New York, reached out and asked me if I would be interested in being a sponsor at a networking/mixer event he was organizing with Society Needs Culture. He […]
Jersey City Dating Stories
“Dating” is such a loaded word! It conjures everything from 50’s malt shop dates all the way up to modern times on Tinder. And as dating is a mix of biology, sociology and psychology, it can touch on so many aspects of our lives! As someone who has been a professional dating and relationship coach […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Warming Centers to Open for Declining Weekend Weather Mayor Steven Fulop and the Department of Human and Health Services would like to remind Jersey City residents that warming centers will be open for the duration of the below freezing temperatures. Warming Center Locations: The Mary McLeod Bethune Center, 140 MLK Drive: […]
Valentines Day Makeup Inspiration
Oh, Valentine’s Day. It’s that time again. The holiday so many of us love to hate. I for one am a major girlie girl, so give me a good theme day and I’ll dive in head first. My favorite parts about Valentine’s Day are the bags of jellybeans with only the red and pink […]
Big Wake
We are living in a time where music is no longer just made up of guitars, drums, and bass. The explosion in popularity of EDM music and other genres rely heavily on electronics and it sometimes makes you miss the classic rock era and the bare bones stylings of bands such as The Allman Brothers […]
Lee Sims Chocolates
My least favorite holiday is a few days away… Valentines Day. I am sorry but I just think it’s a pointless holiday that forces us to buy shit for other people they probably don’t need. Why not celebrate love everyday!? Why not buy flowers and gifts for your loved ones randomly and not because someone […]
Top Thirteen Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Jersey City
Love is in the air and planning is always key to celebrating a great valentine’s day! If you’re looking to take your significant other out on the town then we’ve got you covered! Check out this list of amazing events coming up for this Saturday. 1. Valentine’s Day at Pasta Dal Cuore Looking to take […]
Old School JC: Larry Mullane “A Detective Story”
Larry Mullane’s stories about growing up and working in Jersey City – in the motorcycle and anti-robbery squads and later as a homicide detective for all of Hudson County – have become the stuff of legends for family and friends. His stories have also inspired screenwriters and novelists and led to a second career as […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/8 – 2/14
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! BONUS: Because of Winter Storm Jonas, Hudson Restaurant Week will continue at select restaurants until Wednesday 2/5! The complete list can be found here! Monday – February 8th $1 Oysters @ Fire & Oak Happy Hour from 4-7pm includes $3 Domestics, $5 Wines by the Glass, […]
Eye Create @Seraphim Vape
Last night I attended the “KLETTBAND” launch of Eye Create designed by my dear friend and stylish peep Hayoner. The party was at Seraphim Vape in Downtown Jersey City and it was such a fun event, I failed miserably to capture it! For once I was not in blogging mode, I was in turn up […]
Top Six Things to do for Super Bowl Sunday!
Put on your favorite football jersey, grab a slice of pizza, and some buffalo wings and get ready for Super Bowl Sunday! Looking to get out of the house this weekend? Well, we’ve got you covered on the top six go to places for your Super Bowl 50! 1. Super Bowl 50 at Zeppelin Hall […]
Lazy Girls Guide to No-Maintenance Hairdos
Winter is upon on us and it takes every ounce of energy I have to get out of my warm, cozy bed and venture into the bitter cold. My lack of motivation ultimately leads to less time getting my hair in fabulous shape and more time staying toasty. If you can relate, I’m here to […]
Valentine’s Day Reminders: Shop Local on Central Ave.
Everyone’s favorite and also most hated “holiday” is approaching: Valentines Day. I personally believe that we should be celebrating love every day! That being said, Valentines day is a nice opportunity to go above and beyond for the people we love in our life. Why not do that while also supporting our local Jersey City […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Ward A Community Meeting Despite Wednesday’s inclement weather, Ward A’s town hall meeting had a high turnout. The town hall style meeting offered residents a unique opportunity to have an informal discussion with the mayor on issues facing their community, and how City Hall could better meet their needs. Residents expressed […]
Adventures of a JC Playboy Bunny PT3
“Here,” he said in his obligatory English accent, shoving a large, crumpled paper bag at me, clearly still frazzled from whatever had been going on upstairs in the hotel room. “Just make sure you get HIM a cup of ice at each stop and fill it up with this,” he said through chemically clenched teeth. […]
Jersey City Fish Stand
It’s really hard these days to trust the food we buy and eat. I’ve watched so many documentaries and read books about the food industry in the Unites States that at one point I became a vegan. I was afraid of my food. Fast forward to when I started blogging – I met some lovely […]
HolyVeins
Every year County Prep High School hosts their annual Open Mic Night (hosted in October) for students to showcase their talent. I went to my first County Prep Open Mic Night in 2013 where I met Janel (HolyVeins), a young girl who is full of energy, optimism, and talent! Janel shuffled her way on stage […]
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