Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event or want to get away from the Halloween madness, we’ve got something for everyone! Jersey City + Newark Thursday Halloween Family Bash October 31 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City Bring the kids to Newark Ave for a family Halloween bash […]
JC Cribs Episode 4: Kayvon & Anna Zand
Welcome to Episode 4 of Jersey City Cribs. Halloween edition! Kayvon and Anna Zand are fabulous Jersey City residents and Halloween is clearly their favorite holiday! I found Kayvon on Instagram a few months ago, and was super intrigued by him and his wife’s eclectic style and figured their home would follow suit. Kayvon is a […]
Unique Pets of Jersey City
The world of pets can tend to be very dog and cat-centric. However, this month, we’re giving our other pet friends their time to shine! Just in time for Halloween, these sometimes considered “spooky” friends are guaranteed to show you how misunderstood they are! Check out each of our 6 submissions and make sure to […]
ChicpEATS: Fausto Brooklyn
As a blogger – and I guess people would say I am an “Influencer” (I hate that word but I’ve accepted it at this point) – I get some very interesting DMs (direct messages, if you’re not an Instagram person); some are creepy and weird, and others are extremely pleasant surprises. Open Table slid in […]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: The Importance of Exercise, Part 1
Everyone reading this already knows exercise is good for you, yet most of us don’t exercise as much as we should. There are several factors influencing this: not enough time, not enough motivation, and not enough knowledge, both about how important it really is and about how to get the most out of it. My […]
7 Haunted + Creepy Places in New Jersey
New Jersey is home to some of the most haunted and creepiest spots in the country, so much that we have our own dedicated site for weird, abandoned, and haunted areas in the state. Don’t let the Halloween season end without visiting one of these haunted spots in New Jersey! If you want to check […]
Why Everyone Should Work in the Food Service Industry
People interact with the food service industry in one way or another on a daily basis — whether it’s by eating at a restaurant, ordering takeout, or getting food delivered through an app like UberEats or GrubHub. While we get to enjoy the convenience of these services, what happens behind the scenes after a food […]
ChicpEATS: Bread and Salt
Bread and Salt opened in the Heights this past summer offering up Roman-style pizza, freshly baked bread, and other incredible dishes. After being previously located in Pittsburgh, baker Rick Easton brought it over to Jersey City. There’s been a lot of hype since they opened all over local and national media, and it’s all well-deserved. […]
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast – Episode 10: “Swipe Right”
Ah, dating apps. Gotta hate them and love them. On this episode Chicpea and Dramos talk about the various dating apps that are out there, strategy on the best way of using them and share personal experiences in the swiping world. Hint, Chicpea got carpal tunnel from it! Enjoy! You can listen to all our […]
Top 20 things to do this weekend in Jersey City + New York City
Looking for something new to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for Halloween events, be sure to check out our Top 15 Halloween Parties article. Jersey City Thursday Dress for Success + E*TRADE Suiting Appointment October 24 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM E*TRADE, Harborside Plaza 2, 200 Hudson St, Suite […]
15 Halloween Parties in Hudson County + New York City
If you’re not sure where to celebrate Halloween this year, we’ve got you covered with parties in Jersey City and its surrounding areas! Here are our top 15 picks (though we’re sure there are plenty more). Please note: these events are 21+ and not family-friendly. Halloweekend October 25th Terminal of Terror 4 White Eagle Hall, 337 […]
Twelve Trending Halloween Costume Ideas for 2019
Halloween’s right around the corner and if you’re anything like most people, you probably still don’t have a costume figured out. Here are some current costumes if you’re still in need of costume ideas! If you want to look through all the trending costumes, nationally and locally, check out Google’s Frightgeist. Characters from Euphoria View […]
New JC Spot: Manny’s JC
Manny’s Jersey City is a new spot that will be opening up very soon (aka tomorrow), located on the Waterfront inside the Harborside Atrium. We were invited for their soft opening the other night to check it out and I am guessing also blog about it. Now, I’ll never say no to an open bar, […]
7 new fall dishes and drinks in Jersey City
With a new season comes new menus at some of our favorite local restaurants! Check out these new dishes and drinks in Jersey City – Mathew’s Food & Drink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lynn (@lynneats_) New drink to try: 24 Carrot New dish to try: Herb Gnocchi The Kitchen Step […]
7 Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Jersey City
Holiday season is in full swing and first up is Halloween. Along with pumpkin carving and hay rides, Jersey City offers an abundance of fun filled events to keep the little ones excited until the big day arrives when they can trick or treat. Here’s a list of some popular events that are happening around […]
The Jersey City Craft Distillery Fest is Back
Kick off Hallo-weekend with the Jersey City Craft Distillery Fest! On October 26th from 7PM to 10PM, sample over 100 styles of craft spirits at the Harborside Atrium along with music, games, and an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline. You can buy tickets on Eventbrite now for $70! Use discount code CHICPEAJC for $20 […]
RU8ICON1 at Deep Space Gallery
Deep Space Gallery is the most under-rated mini art Mecca located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood in Jersey City. They have the most thoughtfully curated art shows and bring in some of the best local and not so local artists into their space. The gallery is run by curator/boss lady Jenna Geiger and stained glass/street […]
JC Spot: Treehouse Coffee Shop
‘A cool “secret” hangout to drink a coffee while you are making, planning, creating, bouncing, or doing nothing. Nothing is everything sometimes” Treehouse, an adorable new coffee shop recently opened on West Side ave. Owned by local couple Diana and Frank. Check out our little tour! Treehouse JC 434A West Side Ave. Jersey City, […]
ChicpEats: Mathews Food & Drink Fall Menu
As much as I’ve been loving exploring new places around JC and NYC to eat, it’s always so nice to go back to my local favorite spots. Mathews just celebrated their 3rd year anniversary recently and invited me to try their new fall menu! I had a hot date planned with one of my favorite […]
A Quick Guide to Toronto
When most people go on vacation in January, they think of going to a warm, tropical place. Instead, my friend Leslie and I decided to go somewhere even COLDER than New Jersey – Toronto, Canada. Less than two hours away by plane, this bustling city is one of the most multicultural places in the world […]
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