Is anyone else still recovering from the 4th of July festivities and in shock that we’re more than halfway through 2018? Yeah… me too! However, there’s more exciting news than time passing wayyy too quickly and hangovers that take too long to cure, and that is …*drum roll please* BABES OF JC! Yup, your favorite […]
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Homemade Marinara
Growing up, I was that kid who didn’t like sandwiches. My mom cooked a can of Chef Boyardee for me most mornings, and I took it to school in a thermos. Although now I wouldn’t touch the stuff with a ten foot pole, I am still a huge pasta […]
National Martini Day In Jersey City
Fancy a good martini?! Well, you’ve come to the right place. Not only is it Tuesday June 19, but it’s also NATIONAL MARTINI DAY in Jersey City! Who doesn’t love a good martini? Whether you like them straight up, extra dirty, or just a great Appletini, we’ve got the 4 best places to grab a […]
SinglesinJC Boot Camp Mixer!
Calling all singles out there! We’ve teamed up with Base NJ and Atlas Public House to throw you guys a super fun night of sweat, cocktails and overall networking! Keep reading for tickets and more information! The event is taking place this Thursday, June 14th and will begin promptly at 7pm! (Please show up 15 […]
Sex and Jersey City Ep 1: Phil The Friendly Ghost
Welcome to our first Episode of Sex and Jersey City. What is this monthly column you ask? Well if you are only joining us now read the Sex and Jersey City Prelude here. Every few weeks I will be sharing stories that were submitted to us by readers, friends and maybe from my own experiences […]
Clark Gable Slept Here – A Jersey City Play
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to do one of my favorite things and that is watch a live play! Clark Gable Slept Here was nothing short of a good time and it had me laughing the entire night. Located at J CITY Theater, Clark Gable Slept Here is a short play about The […]
Thinking In Full Color Provides a New Perspective Through the Art of Storytelling
Although spring is making what appears to be a slow approach, the women of Thinking in Full Color celebrated the newness of what the season brings by hosting their Thinking In Full Bloom fundraiser recently held LITM. TIFC is an educational and artistic organization founded by executive director, founder of TIFC, playwright, director, actress, and all […]
Babes of JC – April Edition
Is it just me or was it just January, and now suddenly we’re at the end of April?! No seriously did February and March even happen? Needless to say, no matter how fast or slow the time seems to move we’ve got your Babes of JC here right on time. If you’re new to this column, […]
The Truth about Jersey City PT2, Written by a JC Native
Picture this, you’re 12 years old (still in grammar school) and hear an announcement saying school is suddenly shutting down in the middle of the day, It’s a random Wednesday and you’re told to get home safely to your parents. You walk home and see people crying, everyone’s confused, and there’s tons of cop cars […]
Coastal Cleaners
Time is money and as a busy working mom, I always look at new ways to save time, especially on mundane house tasks like doing laundry. Imagine not having to worry about your dry cleaning, dropping it off and picking it up, and having a service that takes care of all of that for you. […]
Babes of JC – March Edition
It’s March and while it’s just starting to warm up a weeee bit, we can’t neglect the fact there was just a snow storm last week. And who knows if we’ll face another since they seem to come every other week. However, never fear! JC Babes is here right on time to warm things up […]
Recap of the Ward C (Journal Square) Community Meeting
After Mayor Fulop delivered his state of the City address, he announced he would be hosting several smaller “community meetings” for each ward to discuss issues specific to those parts of the city. So far there have been 4 meetings and there will be 2 more. The meetings are open to the public and give a chance […]
What You Need To Know About The State Of The City Address
This Thursday February 22nd marked the State of The City Address for what would be Mayor Fulop’s 2nd term. The Address was held in the council city chambers at City Hall on Montgomery street and was open to the public. As I entered the Council Chambers conversation flooded the room from wall to wall. There […]
Valentines Day Gift Ideas
January has come and gone and now Valentines Day is quickly approaching (it’s on Wednesday – Feb 14th) for those who might be unaware. If you’ve been planning ahead and want to add a little something extra to your gift then great! However, if it completely slipped your mind and you need some shoppers inspo then you’ve […]
Top 5 Spots for Not-Your-Average Pizza Pies
If there’s something NY and NJ are known for, it’s having the best pizza. Thankfully, we have a bunch of spots in the area that have some interesting pizza pies that stray from the traditional cheese or pepperoni pies. Celebrate National Pizza Pie Day with one of these pies! Porta 135 Newark Ave, Jersey City […]
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 […]
Black History Month In Jersey City
As many know, February 1st is the start of Black History Month here in America, and Jersey City did not cease to join in on the festivities. The Jersey City Municipal Council as well as The Office of Cultural affairs teamed up to kick off the beginning of the month with a short but very meaningful program […]
JC Babes – January Edition
I know January seems like it’s taken forever to pass by and this Winters season seems to be taking even longer. Although this is the longest month of the year and it snows like every other week, we’ve still go you covered with something to look forward to! And that’s babes of JC for January! They’re lined […]
#SinglesinJC Speed Dating Mixer
Hey guys, it’s Kyra and Tarol! You might’ve seen me (Kyra) around and know me as one of Lynn’s best friends… Yes, that’s me and Yep, I’m a single girl in JC (that rhymes!) And I’m Tarol, one of the Writers and the Event Coordinator here at ChicpeaJC. In this day and age, we all know how […]
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 […]
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