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 […]
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 […]
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 Esendemir Sisters, Owners of Flatbread Grill
The Future is Female. I am a firm believer that there is a shift happening and that in less than a decade, women will take over all industries and will become just as powerful as men currently are. This is not an “I hate men” statement, because god knows I love them (too much at […]
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 […]
LSC After Dark: Gin and Jupiter
Get ready for another night of science-filled fun and delicious drinks at LSC After Dark: Gin & Jupiter! From 6PM to 10PM on January 18, dance the night away and learn everything you need for a mission through the galaxy. Enter a Space Glove contest, fly a drone, participate in a crater lab, and meet LSC’s […]
How I lost 20 lbs
I’ve always considered myself in good shape and, since my teens, I’ve been working out and sort of eating healthy. Long story short, when I started ChicpeaJC, I let myself go and ate every meal out because now it was my “job.” I quickly gained 20 lbs (which for my 5’0 frame felt unhealthy). I […]
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 […]
Holiday Ice Cream Sandwiches
For this month’s edition of JC Dishes Lightened Up, I decided to tackle a sweet treat. It is the holidays, after all! My favorite JC spot to visit for a sweet bite is Milk Sugar Love. My husband and I almost always pick up an ice cream sandwich when […]
El Gordo Restaurant in Jersey City
There’s nothing better than a good plate of Peruvian food. Alex: When I walked into El Gordo, it reminded me of home. The smell instantly took me back to the days when my mom and grandmother would bring food for dinner – Lomo Saltado, Arroz con Pollo, Papa a la Huancaína, Pollo a la Brasa, Anticuchos… […]
HDSID Holiday Market
I am SO EXCITED. This weekend is the HDSID Holiday Market by the Grove Street Path Station. Don’t miss this awesome weekend event! The Holiday Market is happening December 9th and 10th at the Grove Street PATH Plaza in collaboration with Artist & Maker Market and Midnight Market! It’s going to be the biggest JC […]
Top 7 Things to Do Thanksgiving Week
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or just want to enjoy your time off from work/school, Jersey City has some events going on just for you. Check them out, or look through our Event Calendar. Wednesday AngelaCARES 7th Annual Thanksgiving Feed the Seniors November 22 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Golden Door Charter School, 3044 Kennedy […]
DoShe Korean BBQ
I had the honor of checking out the new Korean BBQ spot in Downtown Jersey City, located right next to Talde – Doshe BBQ. They not only serve a great variety of Korean BBQ dishes, all cooked right at your table, but they’re also BYOB and have a downstairs section dedicated to karaoke. You and […]
Guacamole Trio
Everyone knows there are TONS of places to get tacos here in JC…But as far as I know there’s only one place with a guacamole MENU….Orale! Orale is known for delicious tacos, a great happy hour, and the popular nighttime scene. However, you might not know that Orale also has a slew of guacamole […]
Fall Farmers Market Cocktails
I was sad to see Summer go this year but luckily we’ve had a pretty warm transition into Fall. Although the colder months are not my favorite, I do love making cocktails, cooking, and baking around this time of year. There’s so much produce in season that’s so easy to throw together to make something […]
Bayonne Turns Vegan!
Bayonne Turns Vegan! Being vegan has become so popular that to me, it seems more like a trend than a lifestyle, especially now with everyone posting their food on social media before eating it. But that’s okay! This is such a better and delicious alternative everyone should try and share, you would not even think it is 100% […]
Top 10 Best Desserts in Jersey City
Guess what, guys? It’s time for yet another made up internet holiday. October 14th is National Dessert Day and if you have a sweet tooth, this article is for you! And if you’re anything like me, you’ll probably end up getting one of each of these. Okay maybe not, but it’s still a kick ass […]
Piggyback Bar
The Waterfront has seen some incredible changes in the last decade. That being said, it was always a pretty corporate area with a few coffee shops and lunch style eateries. The waterfront was not really a place you would go to on a night out to enjoy a dinner… all that is changing. The Mack-Cali […]
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