As a rescue-pup mom, this organization is very near and dear to my heart. We adopted our little Harvey two years ago from the Liberty Humane Society. Harvey was rescued from Hurricane Harvey and was just 4 weeks old when she came into our lives. I didn’t understand the love of a pet until we […]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: An Introduction to Mental Health
Compared to other more straightforward aspects of our health, mental health is a murky quagmire. You can take a pill and lower your blood pressure, but the thoughts and feelings that we develop are a composite of many factors in our life such as our self esteem, our relationships, our cultural upbringing, and our genes. […]
JC Spot: Martha’s JC
Martha’s JC is a small eatery that recently re-opened its doors after undergoing a renovation. This Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood spot opened 3 years ago and serves breakfast and lunch classics. I went for a visit and had the chance to catch up with couple and partners in crime Tony and Alexis Cartagena, who took over Martha’s […]
Fit-Pea Checks Out Project Sculpt, Laura Hip Fit, Asana Soul Yoga
Life really does come full circle. As I mentioned in my Chicpea Styles post, the initial idea behind this platform 5 years ago was to focus on lifestyle topics like fashion, food, parenting, and fitness. Then it became everything but, and it focused primarily on Jersey City (which we obviously are continuing to do and […]
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast – Episode 12: “It Goes Down in the DM”
Social Media has changed the way we date, Instagram in particular has become a tool for meeting new people, stalking exes and getting ourselves into trouble. What are the lines? If we are in a relationship can we like/interact with people we might be attracted to? Hosts Chicpea, Anatalie and Dramos weigh and also give […]
Jersey City Breaks Ground on Berry Lane Park’s Latest Upgrades
Back in August, Mayor Steven Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA) announced the scheduled start of construction of the Berry Lane Skate Park, funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation, in addition to a new park pavilion. The day is finally here, with construction beginning as of this morning with a press conference to […]
ChicpEATS with George at Liberty Park Diner
Liberty Park Diner has been around for over 20 years and is located right by Liberty State Park. This family-owned business is a staple diner for Jersey Citians. I’ve been here many times, it’s the perfect place to go to if you want to cure your hangover from the night before, or go for an […]
Brownstone Diner’s rebrand to Life Pancake Company
If you’ve walked through Jersey Ave lately, you’ve probably noticed that Brownstone isn’t quite the same anymore. After closing in September, a new sign has gone up – Life Pancake Company. As reported by NJ.com, owner Zoe Bournias changed the name and space, but the great pancakes we know and love will still be available. […]
Top 14 things to do this weekend in Jersey City + New York City
Wind down this weekend with chill events in Jersey City and New York! Jersey City Thursday Relatable Exhibition November 7 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery, 71 Sip Avenue Check out work from artists in New Jersey addressing the timeless question, “Does art imitate life or […]
12 spots to host your holiday party in Hudson County
As the holiday season rolls around, you might be planning your holiday parties for the office or for some friends. Here are some spots to consider for your holiday parties this fall/winter! Snapdragon Coffee & Social 190 Monticello Ave, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 & 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥☕️ (@snapdragonjerseycity) […]
ChicpEATS: Casa d’Paco Newark NJ
I am thoroughly enjoying writing about my culinary adventures and every opportunity I get to try a new spot and write about it, I take it. Even on dates… I figure they might as well know the deal. Thankfully, my dates are understanding and let me do my thing and will even help out and […]
Leonardo Builes 100th Birthday
Last month, my grandmother asked me to make 30 shirts for our Uncle Leonardo’s 100th birthday which is October 27th. With enthusiasm, I said “of course!” From that period on, my grandmother and I ordered the materials to make the designs I had made for the shirts. It was a great experience to use my […]
8 Donut Spots to Visit in New Jersey
Doughnut, donut – spelled differently, but it’s the same delicious treat we all know and love. It’s difficult to imagine a world without donuts which is why some people think of creative ways to jazz up traditional donuts. From sprinkles and jelly to the most unthinkable donut flavors, you name it – New Jersey has […]
A look into Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with Carolyn Lanza
Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we were a proud media sponsor supporting this amazing organization. It’s now November, but it’s still so important to keep the momentum going and conversation. I opened up about my personal experience and hope that it encouraged my readers to get checked and stay on top of […]
New JC Spot: Busy Bee Organics
I met Michele, founder of Busy Bee Organics 5 years ago, when the blog was only a few months old at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. It’s been pretty amazing to see her growth all these years from the time I first interviewed her in her appartment, and now she opened her store front on Palisade […]
Special Edition Artist Spotlight: Catching up with KARMA
So about four years ago while scrolling through my weekly updates from ChicpeaJC, I came across a video of a beautiful girl whose rendition of Drake’s “0-100” with Conundrum blew me away. After several spins of her newly released joint project i95 and WiFi, I decided that I NEEDED to have her perform at my […]
Chicpea Styles October
Before I launched ChicpeaJC.com, this website was going to be “Chicpealife.com,” a fun lifestyle blog where I could write about all the shit that goes on in my head and share my outfits. It wasn’t going to be a whole thing, I didn’t even do it thinking people would read it. When I worked in […]
Hudson Montessori School’s 2019 Theme Kick-Off
On October 25th, Hudson Montessori School celebrated its Theme Kick-off. Every year, students are given a theme to focus on; this year’s theme is Art, Architecture, and Archeology. The students of Hudson Montessori School were assigned projects spanning across different time periods, from creating timelines of the evolution of art to portraying famous architects and […]
No Straw November, a 30-Day Challenge
In partnership with ReThink Disposable, environmental non-profit Greener JC is launching a Straws by Request campaign – No Straw November. This month-long event is part of a larger Plastic Free Initiative, Plastic Free JC, and the national No Straw November pledge. Participating in this challenge offers the opportunity for community members to increase their awareness […]
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast – Episode 11: “Ghosting”
“Ghosting is breaking off a relationship (often an intimate relationship) by stopping all communication and contact with the partner without any apparent warning or justification, as well as ignoring the partner’s attempts to reach out or communicate. The term originated in the mid-2000s. In that following decade, media reported a rise in ghosting, which has […]
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