Month’s ago, I started getting overwhelmed with all the event invitations I was getting through social media, it got to a point where I couldn’t keep track and just started ignoring them out of anxiety. I ended up missing out on some dope events as a result. I reached out to my awesome web developer […]
DJ Robcast
I met DJ Robcast at the “I AM Inspired” panel I was a part of at Art House. He is best friends with Hayoner, stylish peep, entrepreneur and curator at the Sneaker Room on Central Ave. DJ Robcast is one stylish dude, I feel weird comparing him to a celebrity since he clearly has his […]
Angel Azul Bakery
David, the District Manager of Central Ave SID, and I have a standing monthly lunch date in the Heights. He takes me to his favorite spots to try out in his district. This time we decided to meet for breakfast at a local favorite; “Angel Azul Bakery and Cafeteria” on Central Ave. We met at around 8:30 on […]
“Interrogation Room 109”
I have been getting some flack on social media these days, people saying I am out of touch with what’s going on in our city outside of the downtown area. This is not the case, I am very aware of what is going on around me but this journey that I am on is about […]
Greetings from Jersey City
About a week ago I went to shoot with photographer 5thMindset (post coming soon) in front of a new mural by the Holland Tunnel. This mural was painted by “Greetings Tour”; a couple traveling around the US painting murals inspired by vintage postcards. After my shoot I decided to reach out to them and get […]
Don Prynce
Shot by Greg Pallante I heard about Don Prynce about a year ago around the Jersey City hip hop scene and through social media… Before I took notice of his music, I took notice of his style. Don Prynce is one fashionable dude, he dresses to the nines in Panama Hats, Bow Ties and fitted […]
Pacific Flea 2.0
Ever since my last Pacific Flea post, I’ve been counting the days till spring for it to re-open. My favorite activity is hitting up local markets…. there is fun for everyone; shopping, food, music. It’s the best!! Well this year the team behind the Pacific Flea; Joel, Brittany and owner of this establishment Stewart took […]
Elena Venetia
I spent a few hours good hours at Balance Salon because I wanted to get to know the whole team and really get a feel for the vibes and how everyone interacts with each other… I didn’t want to leave! In fact I asked Carla if I could get a job there….Anyway, Carla insisted I […]
Gymboree
I have 7 nieces and nephews so before I even had a kid I was very familiar with Gymboree and it’s awesomeness. In fact my family in Israel congregate at a local Gymboree every Tuesday after school! The call it “happy hour”. As soon as my mini chicpea came into this world and turned 6 […]
Breaking Grounds
I recently got a press release from a communications director, inviting me to a Groundbreaking of Phase I of a project which will ultimately bring two-residential towers and 900 luxury rental residences to the Liberty Harbor North neighborhood. I don’t really consider myself a “news person” but the fact that I was invited to this piqued […]
Pinocchio by Puppetworks
Pinocchio has to be one of my favorite stories of all times and when Timothy Henrick, the Communications director for the Jersey City Theatre Center (JCTC) emailed me to invite me to their new puppet show I immediately responded and said “get me an interview, I am there”. I went a few days before the […]
T.DEE
Ed Morris aka T.DEE is the mentor of many of Jersey City’s most talented street artists; Clarence Rich, Distort and Mustart all look up to him. That’s how I heard about T.DEE, through all these young talents, they all told me, if you want to know where graffiti and street art began in Jersey City, […]
Ibby’s Falafel
I am Israeli, and my nickname is “Chicpea” so when it comes to writing about a Falafel place I can be extremely biased. I’ve eaten at the best middle eastern restaurants in the world, and I happen to make the best home made hummus (recipe here!) you will ever taste and I stand by it! […]
Camp Liberty
Summer is almost here!! Which means it’s almost that time for the kiddos to finish school, and the parents to figure out how to entertain them! The Educational Arts Team is a non-profit organization that offers in-school/after school workshops and operates the very popular summer camp “Camp Liberty”. April 16th they will be celebrating their […]
ChicpeaTV Episode 4
I can’t believe we are already onto Episode 4!! In exactly one month, ChicpeaJC turns 1 and I look back at how much this site has evolved, I would of never thought a web series would be part of the journey and its been so fun. I met Beth aka Bubbala months ago with her […]
Sneaker Styles
It’s been a while since my last fashion post, so I figured I would go easy on all my readers and keep it simple for this holiday Friday (passover/easter). As much as I love getting dolled up in a dress or a cute girly outfit, I am actually most comfortable in street wear. Growing up […]
Audio Doctor
Many years ago, when I was a kid living in Montreal, my parents owned an electronic store. I remember every day after school, I would come to the store and play with all the gadgets. I’d listen to music, tinker with the various speakers and amplifiers, and even close myself up in the theatre room […]
Beyonce 7/11!
This is hands down my favorite choreography. Beyonce “7/11” is a banger, I don’t know one person that doesn’t feel like getting up and dancing when this song comes on. If you are shaking your head you are lying to yourself. Bow down to queen B! I love this dance but it was actually a […]
Balance Salon
Balance Salon is not just a hair salon, it’s a community center, a congregation…a spaceship. There is nothing like this place in Jersey City or anywhere else. Writing about Balance is like writing about the Mayor or the JC Pimp. It’s the holy grail of all ChicpeaJC blog posts and I’ve been waiting for a […]
Jen Twice
I first heard about “Jen Twice” when I interviewed Hayoner and Jeff from Sneaker Room. They had told me that Jen was the queen of all things sneakers and I knew it was only a matter of time before I got her as a “Stylish Peep”.. About a week ago I went back to visit the […]
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