In case you haven’t heard by now, ChicpeaJC & Hayoner, in collaboration with RDG Restaurant Group (owners of Raval, Satis, Lucky 7’s) Premiere Vibes Entertainment and Allure Events Consultants are transforming the historic Central Railroad of NJ into The Terminal of Terror on Saturday, October 29th. We’ve made a few updates since our last post, so […]
Nothing But The Locals V. 4
We kept it short and sweet this month! Thanks to everyone for their submissions. If you want to send us music, be sure to email us at chicpeajchq@gmail.com! 1. Own Thing ft. Kärma (prod. by Dez Wright) – PeteyxKraze [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283731784″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Twitter Instagram 2. Ride for Me – […]
String Theory at HudsonPLAY Recap
On September 27th, String Theory held another information session about their school, this time at HudsonPLAY on Brunswick Street. Parents and children alike were invited to participate and attend. Parents brought their children to play as they heard Jason Corosanite explain the mission behind String Theory Schools and Education. Videos were played of students’ testimonials in […]
Chicpea’s Top 6 Places to Get Coffee
1. Angel Azul Bakery Cafe The cafe con leche at Angel Azul Bakery in the heights is what dreams are made of. I don’t get this coffee as often as I would like, it’s more like a once-in-a-while treat then a morning ritual but it’s definitely one my favorites and it’s also only $1.25! It has […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Do you feel that chill down your spine? Have you seen the leaves flutter past you in the blink of an eye? That’s right, summer has come and gone. As the clouds glaze the sky in darkness, the ghouls are coming out to play. This week’s list will give you a little snippet to prepare […]
Do Not Call Me Sweetheart
I never really write posts where I express my thoughts or flat out vent on shit I have to deal with as a woman, as a mom, as a business owner…as a female business owner. This blog is about Jersey City and all the wonderful things that happen here. This blog is not about me. […]
Steven Fulop Announces Plans for 2017
On September 28th, press gathered in front of City Hall as Mayor Steven Fulop announced that he’ll be running for mayor of Jersey City in the 2017 elections. “Over the last couple weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what’s in best interest of Jersey City, what’s in the best interest of the state of […]
Chic in the Streets, Vol. 2
I started my Chic in the Streets scouting this time around when I stumbled across Sunshine on Grove Street on the way to my top spot for tequila and flautas. She was walking up the street as I was walking down and I quickly crossed to catch up to her. I was sad to miss her as […]
Breanna Gutierrez
When I hear people of my age group (30-40) talk negatively about the younger generation of today, saying things like “The younger people are self consumed because of social media, have no aspirations,and have a sense of entitlement,” I get angry and tell them to read my blog, particularly the stories covering the young artists […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 9/26-10/2
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – September 26th 2016 Presidential Debate Catch the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tonight from 9 PM to 10:30 PM at The Brightside Tavern and Zeppelin Hall! Tuesday – September 27th Karaoke @ The Brightside Tavern Enjoy Happy Hour […]
ChicpeaJC is Looking for New Contributors!
ChicpeaJC is looking for new and fresh content, and we’re looking for passionate Jersey City locals to contribute! You’re only required to contribute one article a month. Please have some sort of writing experience and social media presence, as well as being able to take good photos. If you have access to a camera, that’s […]
Baonanas
It’s no secret that I have a major sweet tooth. Dessert is definitely my favorite meal of the day! I first tried Baonanas, homemade banana pudding made in Jersey City, at Project Eats over the summer. After the first bite, I was in love and ended up polishing the whole thing even though I was […]
Let’s Explore: Van Vorst Park
Where is Van Vorst Park? Roughly bordered by Christopher Columbus Drive, Marin Boulevard, Grand Street and Brunswick Street. Van Vorst Park is the centerpiece of the neighborhood, bordered by Jersey Avenue, Montgomery Street, Barrow Street, and York Street. I spoke with Jersey City Councilman, John Hallanan who has lived here his whole life – in […]
Golden Door International Film Festival
Last night, I attended the Golden Door International Film Festival at the Historical Loew’s Theatre. It was actually my first time attending the Film Festival and my first time at the Loew’s. It was a night for the books! For the occasion, I decided to channel my old Hollywood self and got dolled up for the event. […]
Mana Contemporary presents – Marilyn: Character Not Image
ChicpeaJC had the privilege of attending the press conference for Mana Contemporary’s newest exhibition, Marilyn: Character Not Image, curated by Whoopi Goldberg. In a room with walls completely covered in a golden color, said to represent what we all think of Marilyn and the idea that she is the golden standard, the exhibition features various distorted […]
Top Twenty-Three Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
This weekend’s list is probably one of the largest lists we’ve compiled in a while! We’ve got your films and your eats along wth events that’ll keep you dancing all night! Remember, your time off is about making memories to last a lifetime – so get out there and do just that! Can’t find any […]
LSC After Dark: Dancing with Volcanoes Recap
September 15th marked the second After Dark event hosted by Liberty Science Center and it was unbelievable. We had a great turn out with lots of people making it a night to remember. This time, the theme was “Dancing with Volcanoes.” The LSC team built a 14 ft. tall volcano right in front of a […]
String Theory Session 2 – Recap
Just a couple of weeks ago, String Theory held an information session at The Brightside Tavern, and it was a huge success! In order to give parents another opportunity to get to know String Theory Schools and Education, they held another session on Tuesday the 13th. We had a smaller group come out, but it […]
2016 Newport Liberty Half Marathon
“You’re almost there! It’s mind over matter now, mind over matter.” Those are the encouraging words spoken by a kind supporter from the sidelines on Sunday, September 18th during the Newport Liberty Half Marathon. Over 3,000 runners participated in the 13.1 mile marathon that started at Newport Town Square at 8:30am. Dubbed the most […]
The Hair Room JC
It is no secret that The Hair Room JC is part of my official “Glam Squad,” I probably see them atleast once a week to get my hair done for all my events. I’ve been friends with Anatalie, girl boss of the Hair Room JC since before she even had a salon. Anatalie is a […]