In 1920, the 18th Amendment took effect and prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor. As a result, people would bootleg alcohol and gather to drink in secret locations – speakeasies, which got their name because you had whisper a code word or name through a locked door in order to be allowed in. On […]
Mystery Mixology Competition Recap
Last week, we finished up our Jersey City Mystery Mixology competition in collaboration with Have A Night JC. The first Mystery Mixology event was at Porta with bartenders Ed Snyder (Ed & Mary’s), John Polkowski (Gringo’s), TJ Annese (Ani Ramen), and Ray Haas (Hamilton Pork). They used Maestro Dobel Diamonte, 1800 Tequila, and Jose Cuervo […]
Jersey City Foodie Fest & NCAA Final Four Viewing Party
Get ready for the biggest March Madness event in Jersey City! The Final Four Foodie Fest is coming to Harborside on March 31st. From 5PM to 2AM, enjoy food from 20+ vendors, several screens and TVs featuring the Final Four NCAA games, interactive games including giant chess and foosball, and a full bar provided by […]
What you need to know about the #SinglesinJC Game Night Mixer
If you’re reading this, you know our next #SinglesinJC event is here and is going down Thursday March 29th at BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN! If you’ve never been to the Brightside Tavern or a #SinglesinJC event, this is the perfect opportunity for you to check us out. And if you have been to either one … well, then […]
Jersey City’s Mystery Mixology Competition
We are nearing the end of the Mystery Mixology competition, in collaboration with Have A Night JC. It’s a little bit bittersweet to be coming to the end, which is happening this Thursday at Hudson Hall! Couldn’t make it to the first three events? Here’s what happened: The first Mystery Mixology event was at Porta. […]
LSC After Dark: 80s Night
Join Liberty Science Center for LSC After Dark: 80s Night on March 15! Bring out the shoulder pads, big hair, and neon colors for an event of 80s-inspired music and fashion. You can create your own 80s-style video game, learn how to master the Rubik’s Cube, and moonwalk on the dance floor with DJ Dancing Tony! Of […]
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Say goodbye to February and bring in March with a kick! Check out some events happening in the area this weekend. Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options for you! Thursday Mystery Mixology: A Jersey City Cocktail Competition March 1 @ 7:00 PM The Hutton, 225 Hutton St […]
Mystery Mixology: a JC Cocktail Competition
ChicpeaJC has teamed up with Have A Night JC to find Jersey City’s best mixologist! Over the course of 4 weeks, some of your favorite JC bartenders will be putting together some interesting and tasty concoctions, but there’s a catch – there’ll be mystery ingredients added to the mix! This competition is no joke. The mixologist who […]
Top 8 Things to Do This Weekend in Jersey City
Keep the energy going and find something interesting to do in the area this weekend! If you want more options, check out our Event Calendar. Thursday LSC After Dark: Mardi Gras February 15 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City Join LSC for their After Dark party, […]
LSC After Dark: Mardi Gras
On February 15, join Liberty Science Center for LSC After Dark: Mardi Gras! From 6PM to 10PM, immerse yourself in festive experiments, delicious drinks, and plenty of beads! Throughout the night, you can learn the anatomy of a voodoo doll, try out their mind control experiment, meet aquatic creatures from the Louisiana Bayou, and even receive […]
Your Guide to Speed Dating and What You Need To Know
So if you’re reading this, I can bet you 1 of two things: you’ve got your tickets to our first #SinglesinJC Speed Dating mixer and you want to know what you can expect, OR you’re still on the fence about whether or not you should reserve a ticket. Well, while I can’t make the decision […]
Hudson Hall Jersey City
Hudson Hall, a delicious smokehouse in Jersey City, opened in the fall. This spot is a game changer in the restaurant scene in our city. I went to tour the space before they opened and was completely in awe of the interior design. When you walk in, you are transported to somewhere else! I felt […]
Top 7 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
Happy February! Start the month off with some fun events (including some Super Bowl events in Jersey City). Thursday Black History Month February 1 @ 5:00 PM City Hall, 280 Grove St Celebrate the beginning of Black History Month at City Hall, followed by a flag raising. Event Details The Otherness of Strange Fruit: Shoshanna […]
13 New Food Spots in Jersey City
In Jersey City, there’s always something new opening up, whether it’s for food or drinks. It’s almost impossible to keep up. Check out some of the newest additions to the area! RoofTop at Exchange Place Hyatt House, 1 Exchange Place Hyatt House Jersey City, located at Exchange Place, opened just a couple of months ago. […]
The Hunt for the Best Dirty Martini in Jersey City
When it comes to martinis, I like to be dirty. Maybe it’s the spontaneity in me, but my favorite thing about dirty martinis is that no two are the same. You have the choice of vodka or gin, dry vermouth or no dry vermouth, stuffed olive or plain…you get the point. Lately I’ve found myself […]
Top Things to Do this Weekend in Jersey City
The weekend is finally here! Check out some of our top things to do this weekend, or browse through our Event Calendar. Featured Events LSC After Dark: Gin & Jupiter January 18 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd Get ready for another night of science-filled fun and delicious […]
Hudson Restaurant Week is Back!
Hudson Restaurant Week is returning for its 14th winter, From January 22 to February 2, enjoy food from nearly 50 participating restaurants in the area, spanning from Bayonne to Edgewater! This time around, there are over 10 new restaurants including Jersey City’s Hard Grove, Pasta e Vino, Piggyback Bar, PJ Ryan’s Squared, and Talde. Hudson Restaurant […]
Top Things to Do In Jersey City this Weekend
A new week, another set of activities to keep your weekend busy. Check out some local events below, or on our Event Calendar! Thursday Jersey City Slam: Open Slam January 11 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Tea NJ, 262 Newark Ave Stop by Tea NJ for an open poetry slam night with an open […]
LSC After Dark: Science, Sweets & Ugly Sweaters
Join Liberty Science Center for a holiday twist at LSC After Dark: Science, Sweets, & Ugly Sweaters! From 6PM to 10PM, hang out in the Science Center on the first official night of winter in your most hideous holiday sweater, or something nice and cozy. Kick off the season with some experiments, and grab some bites from […]
Great Winter Cocktails in Jersey City
It’s officially the winter season and you know what that means? You will likely start coming up with every excuse in the book to stay in and hibernate. But watching holiday movies and snuggling up by the fire only lasts so long before the sight of your winter coat starts haunting you and you know […]
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