Wintertime is the best time of year to stay indoors, enjoy a cup of tea, and binge-watch your favorite shows. But what if you get tired of staying inside? Here are some ideas to keep you from going crazy at home on the weekends! Go Kart Racing View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
The Top 10 Groupons For Jersey City
Looking for something new and fun to do but also on a budget? Then you’ve come to the right place! Living your best life doesn’t have to be expensive and with all that’s happening in Jersey city why limit yourself? Save some coins while still having a good time with this Best of Groupon Jersey City […]
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 […]
Top 10 Things to Do this Weekend
In the blink of an eye, November is coming to a close and December is around the corner. Here are some events to help you kick off the month! You can also look through our Event Calendar for other options. Featured Event Karaoke Champs November 30 @ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Doshe BBQ, 8 […]
Karaoke Champs
Looking for a new way to beat the week day routine? Come grab a drink and join us for Karaoke on Thursdays at DoShe BBQ located right next door to Talde. This is something you don’t want to miss. There will be drink/shot specials all night long and a full bar. Tag us on social […]
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 […]
Gringo’s Tacos and ChicpeaJC Block party
Calling all 80’s and 90’s babies! We’re having a block party and you all are invited. This Saturday October 7th, it’s going down and if you don’t have any plans yet, then you’re in luck. We teamed up with our friends over at Gringo’s to throw you guys a day dedicated to food, fun, music and more. […]
Breakfast Burritos
Ahh, brunch. What would our weekends be without you? For me, brunch is often the highlight of my weekend. Whether it’s a get together with friends or a brunch date with my husband, brunching is one of my favorite weekend activities! The only problem is, Jersey City has so many great brunch options, it can […]
Top 9 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Summer wouldn’t be fun without parties and cookouts! See what’s happening this weekend in Jersey City, and check out our Event Calendar for other weekend options. Featured Event Bastille Day in Jersey City July 15 @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM The French American Academy, 209 3rd Street Enjoy all things French with friends and family at Bastille […]
80’s Glam Cocktail
Mathew’s Food and Drink is a relatively new addition to the Jersey City restaurant scene, having opened in the fall of 2016. During its construction, I remember walking by often, eagerly wondering what this new spot would be like. Even from the first pictures I saw on social media, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. […]
JC Getaways: 4 NJ Transit Day Trip Ideas for the Car-Less
For as much as Jersey City has to offer, it’s still easy to fall into a weekend routine where we do the same things. We do the same chores, we go to the same bars and restaurants, or we don’t go anywhere at all and we stay home. This is where a little spontaneity in the […]
Technochic
If you’ve attended one of the awesome LSC After Dark events recently, you may have spotted the TechnoChic booth, where guests created their own light up flower and bow tie pins. Natasha is the creator and owner of TechnoChic. She is a talented designer who has lived in Jersey City for almost six years. Natasha is currently running […]
JC Getaways: Celebrate Mardi Gras New Orleans Style (via JC and NYC)
As February comes to a close, many local watering holes will be celebrating Mardi Gras the same way St. Paddy’s Day and Cinco de Mayo are observed – with cheap booze. While there’s nothing wrong with that, there’s a lot more to Mardi Gras – especially in New Orleans, which is one of my favorite […]
Reconnecting With Fun in the New Year
What is dating supposed to be? Not what it is, but what it’s supposed to be. Dating is supposed to be FUN! That’s right, fun. That doesn’t mean that it is fun, but the theoretical goal is to have fun. Unfortunately, for many people, it is anything but. You get home, you go online to […]
10 Venues for Hosting Awesome Kids Parties in JC
Planning your kid’s birthday soiree in Jersey City has now become a little easier. We compiled a list of local venues that offer amazing activities for kids’ parties. From Science, to Speed Racing, to Cooking themed party packages, your kids and their friends are sure to be thrilled! 1. Hudson PLAY 189 Brunswick Street This […]
JC Dishes Lightened up: Rustique’s Holly Sandwich
Rustique, a small but cozy restaurant in the Hamilton Park neighborhood, is very dear to my heart. It was not only the site of my 30th birthday back in June, but it was also where I went on my first official date with my husband. The pizza is amazing and so is all of the […]
Puzzle Out! Escape Room in Jersey City
This year, we wanted to do something different for our holiday party instead of just drinks and food. We were invited to try out Puzzle Out and told me to bring a big crew. We went after Park & Sixth, and none of us knew what to expect. We all hung out in the lobby […]
Newport Swim and Fitness + Newport Skates
As many of you may know, I love the gym and love working out. It’s my therapy. Last week, we were given a tour of Newport Swim and Fitness Center and took a look at Newport Skates! As you can imagine, I was like a child in a candy store. With the temperatures dropping below […]
Top Eleven Things to do In Jersey City for New Year’s Eve
We can’t wait to ring in the New Year with you! Saturday, December 31st will truly be A Night To Remember. Take a step out in that flawless dress of yours, put on a pair of suspenders. Grab that drink as it comes your way. If the food tastes good, go for seconds! Put aside […]
The 2016 ChicpeaJC Holiday Party
On December 20th, the ChicpeaJC team, contributors, and friends got together at Park & Sixth for a little holiday party. It was awesome to see everyone mingling and getting to know each other! Park & Sixth provided food (of course, including their unbelievably delicious wings) and a selection of wines and beers for everyone to enjoy. […]
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