I’ve written about The Clearport and Hayoner multiple times at this point, but it’s been a while since I showed them some love. Haytham Elgawly is one of my best Jersey City friends and we’ve been homies and business partners for almost as long as this blog has been around. We’ve seen each other on […]
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10 Spots for Facials in Hudson County and NYC
It’s important to take care of your skin, especially as the temperature drops and our skin tends to get a bit drier. Check out these spots for facials in Hudson County and New York City. Attain Med Spa 720 Monroe St, Suite E407 Attain Med Spa specializes in facials microtreatments. Attain Med Spa offers 3 […]
8 Hudson County-based brands to check out
Hudson County is filled with creativity, and the local brands really speak to that creative community. Support some local brands, and let us know what other local brands you love in the area. Immortalized Inc View this post on Instagram Immortalized Live Forever T-shirt All items are unisex & Available in all sizes. T-Shirt $30 […]
Top things to do this weekend in Jersey City + NYC
It might be cold, but who says you can’t have fun? Enjoy the weekend with some local events! Jersey City Thursday RNB Garden: Jersey City November 14 @ 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM Headroom Bar & Social, 150 Bay St Stop by for an R&B showcase featuring bands, vocalists, and other artists! Tickets are $5. […]
2019 Imagine More Grant Celebration
SILVERMAN founded Andco in October 2016 with the mission to cultivate social and cultural enterprise in the center of downtown Jersey City. This year, they introduced the Imagine More Grant to uplift Andco members who displayed distinct value to the community with the use of imagination and innovation. The prizes were broken down into into several […]
JC Cribs Under Construction: 66 Hutton
M2M Development’s latest project is The Baxter, sitting at 66 Hutton Street in the Jersey City Heights. 66 Hutton is comprised of seven homes with open layouts and modern designs, including professional-grade kitchens and industrial style bathrooms, and is conveniently located near the bustling Central and Palisade avenues. The homes are either 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom + den, […]
11 Spots for Work Lunches in Jersey City
Looking for a change of scenery for a lunch meeting, or want to actually enjoy your lunch break outside of the office? Grab your coworkers and head over to one of these spots open for lunch in Jersey City! Hudson Hall 364 Marin Blvd View this post on Instagram Servin’ up the BBQ Pulled Pork […]
EPTG’s second fundraiser for Liberty Humane Society
As a rescue-pup mom, this organization is very near and dear to my heart. We adopted our little Harvey two years ago from the Liberty Humane Society. Harvey was rescued from Hurricane Harvey and was just 4 weeks old when she came into our lives. I didn’t understand the love of a pet until we […]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: An Introduction to Mental Health
Compared to other more straightforward aspects of our health, mental health is a murky quagmire. You can take a pill and lower your blood pressure, but the thoughts and feelings that we develop are a composite of many factors in our life such as our self esteem, our relationships, our cultural upbringing, and our genes. […]
JC Spot: Martha’s JC
Martha’s JC is a small eatery that recently re-opened its doors after undergoing a renovation. This Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood spot opened 3 years ago and serves breakfast and lunch classics. I went for a visit and had the chance to catch up with couple and partners in crime Tony and Alexis Cartagena, who took over Martha’s […]
Fit-Pea Checks Out Project Sculpt, Laura Hip Fit, Asana Soul Yoga
Life really does come full circle. As I mentioned in my Chicpea Styles post, the initial idea behind this platform 5 years ago was to focus on lifestyle topics like fashion, food, parenting, and fitness. Then it became everything but, and it focused primarily on Jersey City (which we obviously are continuing to do and […]
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast – Episode 12: “It Goes Down in the DM”
Social Media has changed the way we date, Instagram in particular has become a tool for meeting new people, stalking exes and getting ourselves into trouble. What are the lines? If we are in a relationship can we like/interact with people we might be attracted to? Hosts Chicpea, Anatalie and Dramos weigh and also give […]
