This was a fun-filled weekend from beginning to end, packed with something for everyone to enjoy. From music to kickball, there was barely time to rest from one celebration to the next. If you didn’t go to any of these events, you missed out on an awesome weekend, but now’s your chance to catch up! […]
Forever Young Festival
Chicpea and HayOner have teamed up to bring the Forever Young Festival to Jersey City! It’s an outdoor party meant to celebrate arts and culture by bringing the community together to have fun. It’ll be the perfect place to sit back and relax, or dance around and meet new people! The Forever Young festival is […]
Expansion of the HDSID Boundaries!
The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District announced the expansion of the HDSID boundaries and it is official this week! Below is a map of the new district. I caught up with Rachel Sieg, the Executive Director of the HDSID to hear more about the great news. Rachel, how did the plans to expand come about? This […]
5 Brunches to Try This Weekend in Jersey City!
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? We figured we’d save you the time wondering which places are worth it and give you five brunches to try this weekend in Jersey City! 1. Whealth and Co. – “Sunday got me like…” Brunch! Whealth has partnered with Transmission to bring food and music together for a brunch experience like no […]
Top Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
The weekend isn’t the weekend until you’ve checked out the top things to do in Jersey City! We’ve got a list full of fun, kid-friendly, and of course adult-friendly events that all may or may not include ice cream at some point or another! So check it out and see if what we’ve picked will […]
Brownstone Diner’s Pancake Wraps
Every New Jersey town needs at least one great diner (preferably more, of course!). Soon after I moved to Jersey City in 2011, my friend/roommate and I discovered The Brownstone Pancake Factory. It has been our go-to diner ever since. If you’ve ever been there past 9 am on the weekends, you know how extremely […]
Top Fifteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
This weekend is about bringing different parts of the community together through food. So brace yourselves and brace your bellies and your hearts. There’s all kinds of awesome events going on this weekend to keep you full, keep you happy, and keep you celebrating the love that was shared this past Tuesday for the candlelight […]
Spring Time on Central Ave.
It is finally spring time in Jersey City! How exciting is that?! I feel like for months we’ve been waiting for warm weather and it’s finally here. Spring is the perfect time to update your wardrobe, your home, get in shape, get your bike fixed, or try a new restaurant. Well, I think you got […]
Apple Bourbon Cocktail from The Hamilton Inn
I’m back with another recipe for you today! In my last post, I shared my lightened-up recipe for Gramigna con Salsiccia, inspired by the dish from Roman Nose. For today’s recipe, I decided to go with something a little more fun and a lot quicker and easier—a cocktail! This Apple Bourbon Cocktail is inspired by my […]
Is Whole Foods Coming to JC? What We Know
About an hour ago, Mayor Steven Fulop broke the news that Whole Foods is going to be opening in Jersey City. “Really excited to share positive news that Whole Foods formally announce today they will be opening a Jersey City store. Lots of conversations to get this completed and I think it will be a […]
Top Twenty Things To Do This Weekend in Jersey City!
Think of that time of the year where spring begins morphing into summer… You’ve got a cool drink in your hand, the outside of your glass is perspiring as you read through a column on your laptop. Panning the screen, you suddenly look away and out your window — birds fly past in formation. You […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
We love it when events are all over the board because it’s always so much easier to pick choose. Feel like catching up on all things Shakespeare? We’ve got you covered for his 400th anniversary. Looking race and go up against some major Jersey City obstacles? We’ve got that too. Have a date and no […]
Carvao BBQ
I’ve been dying to try Carvao BBQ ever since it opened a few months ago in the McGinley Square area. I heard from friends and people who live nearby, that the food is fresh, not too expensive, the portions are big and that there are many healthy options. I was sold. Carvao BBQ is an […]
JC Dishes Lightened up!
Written by: Amanda Scrivani We all know that Jersey City is home to countless amazing restaurants, bars, and cafes. Here in JC, we benefit from a vibrant and varied food scene, which I treasure and appreciate. Although I love trying new restaurants, I also do enjoy cooking for myself at home. Lately I’ve been on […]
Top 12 Gluten-Free Eats in Jersey City
A couple years back I was diagnosed with this challenging allergy. I thought great, of course, I would get the most misunderstood allergy in all the land. Time to get prepared for eye rolls from waitresses as soon as they hear that first “glu-” syllable come out of my mouth. Arrivederci, to my favorite Italian […]
Hamilton Pork
About a year and a half ago, I sat down with one of the owners of The Hamilton Inn, John Gondevas, for an interview. It was one of my first restaurant posts and still one of my favorites! At the time, next door to The Hamilton Inn stood a vacant space that used to be a […]
ChicpeaTV Episode 201: Making Mozz with Chef B
Last season of ChicpeaTV was a total blast! I got to force Playboy Bunny, Rachael Robbins to stuff herself with rolls of bread at the Hamilton Inn. I baked breads and got drunk with Grandma Downtown. I had a freestyle battle with Nizz Sentine and Vincent The Owl and finally ate bagels and danced the hora […]
Top Thirteen Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Jersey City
Love is in the air and planning is always key to celebrating a great valentine’s day! If you’re looking to take your significant other out on the town then we’ve got you covered! Check out this list of amazing events coming up for this Saturday. 1. Valentine’s Day at Pasta Dal Cuore Looking to take […]
Top Six Things to do for Super Bowl Sunday!
Put on your favorite football jersey, grab a slice of pizza, and some buffalo wings and get ready for Super Bowl Sunday! Looking to get out of the house this weekend? Well, we’ve got you covered on the top six go to places for your Super Bowl 50! 1. Super Bowl 50 at Zeppelin Hall […]
Jersey City Fish Stand
It’s really hard these days to trust the food we buy and eat. I’ve watched so many documentaries and read books about the food industry in the Unites States that at one point I became a vegan. I was afraid of my food. Fast forward to when I started blogging – I met some lovely […]
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