There’s only so many things that one person can do in a single weekend, especially since you wouldn’t want to spread yourself thin. That might have to change though, this weekend is bubbling over with some super fun events that even I can’t resist! There will be, gelato, dancing, ice cream, comedy, a gala on […]
Renato’s Pizza Masters
Every month I have a standing lunch “date” with David Diaz the District Manager of the Central Avenue Special Improvement district. Normally David gives me a few choices of where to go eat, but at our last lunch at the Ecuadorian Bakery Angel Azul, I told him our next spot needs to be Renato’s Pizza […]
Quick Weekend Roundup!
So much for taking it easy this weekend! How could I not write about all the fun that I got to experience in Jersey City! That being said, Friday night I was planning on attending the Art House Productions Summer Blowout, but the couch won the battle. So I sent my newest and only ChicpeaJC […]
Introducing the Grandma Downtown ChicpeaJC Roll!
Exactly a year ago, I met Krista aka Grandma Downtown at the HDSID Farmers market and it was love at first sight. Since then we’ve become great friends, we shot a really fun ChicpeaTV episode and we went to eat hot dogs at the legendary Boulevard Drinks in JSQ. Grandma Downtown’s face and buns… I […]
Top 3 Burgers in Jersey City
May is national burger month and tomorrow is Memorial Day, which means almost everyone will be outside cooking up burgers, from the veggie kinds to the fancy ones. About a month ago, professional burger eater/connoisseur/writer Dave “Rev” Ciancio tweeted at me and said we should collaborate. We came up with the idea to have all […]
O’Leary’s Publik House
Anyone who asks me “What’s your favorite interview?” I alway say “The Pride of the Fourth Battalion“, a post about Jersey City firefighters that went up as a tribute on 9/11. Those few hours I spent with Battalion 4 at Engine 9 and hearing their stories changed my life. Ever since that post I realized […]
ChicpeaJC Turns One – Party Time
Last Friday ChicpeaJC turned one. It was the most insane/emotional/overwhelming day since I started my blogging career…I started my day at 5am and waited with much anticipation to post an interview I’ve been waiting for since I started; My article about Mayor Steven Fulop. After it was shared on social media and the storm had […]
Historic Downtown Farmers Market
Last Thursday was the official kick off of the Grove Street Farmers market season! For months I’ve been dreaming about the pickle dude, the fresh kale, Busy Bee’s nut butters and Grandma Downtown’s buns (and breads). It’s no secret that eating local fresh produce is by far the healthiest option, and it’s even better when […]
Diana’s Fried Chicken
A few months ago at a Comedy Benefit for Cancer at the Dopeness I met Steve Donz, one of the founders of The Stay Free Movement. SFM is a non profit organization that “promote a person’s ability to “Stay Free” of negativity and to protect what keeps them free physically, mentally, and spiritually” (post coming soon). […]
Helen’s Pizza
Helen’s Pizza is a local favorite, a no frills food spot where you are guaranteed to leave with a full and happy tummy. It seems like there are over 100 pizza places all over Jersey City but there are only a handful of neighborhood spots where you can walk in and feel at home. A […]
Spring Weekend Roundup
I can’t believe I wrote a whole paragraph as my subtitle for all the different events I got to attend this weekend, it was insane! Ever since launching the ChicpeaJC calendar I have been attempting to stay on top of all the fun things going on around Jersey City (which is pretty much impossible). There […]
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 […]
Boulevard Drinks
a tale of two chicks eating hot dogs I met Krista, aka Grandma Downtown in the summer when I interviewed her for the first time. Since then we’ve become friends and even shot ChicpeaTV Episode 2: Baking with Grandma Downtown which was so fun. Krista is a cool chick, always down for an adventure. It […]
The Brightside Tavern – Jersey City’s Cheers
Tom Parisi aka Tommy 2 Scoops is the most loved man in Jersey City. I heard about him many months ago when I started blogging. People in the community would tell me how friendly and hilarious he is so I knew it would be only a matter of time before we crossed paths. At the […]
ChicpeaJC goes to Tel Aviv
ChicpeaJC is all about my journey of discovering Jersey City in all its glory, but this blog is also about me, my voice and my experiences. That is why it is important to me that I share a side of me that makes me who I am; my background, my culture and heritage. Israel. I […]
Noodlefan
After my lunch with David, the District Manager of Central Ave SID at Rumbas’ Cafe about a month ago, we made a pact to meet every month for lunch at a new spot and to also check out a new shopping spot on Central Ave. After interviewing the guys at Faded Royalty, they mentioned that one of their […]
The Bar at Union Republic
Union Republic was my second ever “Eats” post when I started ChicpeaJC. I will honestly say this, completely on the record, that UR is one of my favorite restaurants to eat at. Their food satisfies all my cravings; If I am looking for something light to eat I will have one of their seasonal salads, […]
BROA
I’ve been waiting for this post to happen ever since I first interviewed Liz, girl boss and owner of Feena Boutique. I met Michael, owner and chef of Broa cafe that day while trying on the whole store… Broa cafe which is right underneath Feena was still under construction at that time…I became fast friends […]
Whealth
As some of you may know, I like to try and eat vegetarian 75% of the time. I am not strict about it or anything but I go through times where I feel like I’ve indulged a little too much and need to reset my body… which was the case after the holidays. I posted […]
Top 10 Places to Shop & Eat Healthy in Jersey City
The gyms and yoga studios are packed, the veggie aisles in the grocery stores are filled with people holding avocados yet looking at the gummy bear stand right next to it…. I see you guys! It’s January and everyone is starting fresh, looking to get fit in time for spring season. Nutrition and Fitness has […]
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