‘Tis the season! If you’re still looking for the perfect gifts for those in your life, shop from the many wonderful small businesses in Jersey City. For the stylish friend For the fashion-forward pals or your loved ones looking to spruce up their wardrobe, shop from local fashion businesses for footwear, apparel, and accessories. DeCarlos […]
Your Local Gift Guide for Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day is on June 20th! Shop from local businesses to get the best gifts for the dads in your life. For the fashionable father Help that Dad look good with some new wardrobe staples, from sneakers to suits! DeCarlos BeSpoke255 Grove St Offers: Custom suits, ready-to-wear pieces, accessories Website: https://www.decarlosbespoke.com/ The Clearport759 Bergen Ave […]
Krishna Choksi and Madhuban Plants
Written by Alak Vasa Meet Krishna Choksi, who started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 76 after losing her husband and partner of 55 years to COVID-19 last year. Krishna Choksi’s story is one of transforming grief into purpose. As difficult as it is to lose a loving and dedicated partner of 55 years, […]
Your local gift guide for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year! Spoil your loved ones with gifts from small businesses in Jersey City. For the sexy couple that likes to spice things up We’re all adults here, and this wouldn’t be a fun gift guide if we didn’t sex it up a little bit. So let’s start this gift guide with […]
10 Local Shops To buy Father’s Day Gifts
Treat your dad this weekend for Father’s Day! With stores slowly reopening, search through local shops as you pick up items perfect for the dads in your life. Decarlos Bespoke View this post on Instagram A post shared by DECARLOS (@decarlosbespoke) Have a stylish dad? Decarlos Bespoke offers ready-to-wear shirts, hats, scarves, trousers, and other […]
5 small businesses to support
As always, we’re highlighting 5 local businesses every week that you can support as we all slowly adjust to the times. Check out our Local Businesses tag to see previous highlights. If you are a local business/artist that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Paw Mania Bio + how to support: Paw Mania is […]
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2020
It’s a little tricky getting things together for Mother’s Day this year. Shipping times are unpredictable, most stores are still closed, and you might feel like you’re running out of ideas. Don’t worry! We’ve tried our best to put together some gift ideas with local businesses in mind as well as any DIY projects you […]
Your Gift Guide for Valentine’s Day 2020
If you’re not sure what to get your Valentine or if you’re looking to treat yourself this weekend for Galentine’s Day, here are 10 local businesses for the perfect gift! A Petal to Peddle You can’t go wrong with some flowers! Order an exclusive floral arrangement for pick up at A Petal to Peddle’s popup […]
Your Gift Guide for the 2019 Holiday Season
It’s crunch time – the holidays are creeping up on us fairly quickly. If you’re still shopping around for gifts, here are local spots to check out! Apparel + Accessories Get the perfect gift for those fashion-forward, stylish, or vintage-rocking friends in your life! ZeroKid 317 2nd St View this post on Instagram A post […]
JC Pets Holiday Gift Guide
Tick tock! The time for holiday shopping is quickly slipping through our fingers. For many of us, regardless of background and religious affiliation, shopping for gifts of appreciation for our friends and family is one of the biggest things on our to-do lists. If you’re a pet owner like myself, one (or more) of the […]
CoolVines Powerhouse
Every Friday, I go to CoolVines and buy myself a nice bottle of wine, some cheese, crackers, or any sort of treat that catches my eye. Then I enjoy it all after I put Mia to bed. I’ve been a longtime customer of CoolVines. I’m not so much a wine connoisseur and never felt overwhelmed […]
6 Reasons to Do Your Holiday Shopping on Central Avenue
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to start getting your gifts. What better way to start your shopping than right at home? Central Ave has over 240 storefronts to choose from so you can get the perfect gifts for each of your loved ones. This year, nearly 13,000 reusable tote bags will be distributed by […]
Holiday Gift Guide for Every Person in your Life
The holidays are creeping up, and time is running out to get those gifts. If you’re stumped on what to get your best friend or you can’t even think of where to begin shopping for your mom, we’ve got you covered! The Fashionista Treat your fashion-forward friend to a shopping spree in Downtown Jersey City. […]
Top Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
Whether it’s a show or a toy drive, we’ve got your weekend plans covered! Thursday Not Medea December 6 – 16 Art House Productions, 262 17th Street Join Art House Productions for Allison Gregory’s Not Medea, a new take on an old story by Euripides. Event Details Villa Borinquen Tree Lighting December 6 @ 5:00 PM 2nd […]
Top 10 Holiday Events You Can’t Miss
As the holidays approach, Jersey City and surrounding areas are preparing with decorations, markets, parties, and more. Plan ahead and find some nearby events to help you get into the holiday spirit! JC West Side Holiday Craft Fair December 8 @ 12PM – 6PM Head over to Saint Dominic Academy for the fourth annual Holiday […]
Local Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is on November 24th! A bunch of small businesses in Jersey City are throwing events and having sales for the day, and we have a few underrated or recently opened shops in the area. Don’t know where to start? We have you covered! Shop local, stock up on some goodies, and get […]
Celebrating Father’s Day in Jersey City
Father’s Day is around the corner! Treat your dad, step-dad, grandfather, any dad in your life to something special this year. Plan something with the family and have some fun! Food Take Dad out to for a delicious meal this weekend! Here are some of our top picks in the area. Edward’s Steakhouse 239 Marin […]
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 […]
10 Unconventional Last Minute Gift Ideas
So of course it’s the holidays… and in lieu of Christmas, we wanted to give our readers some gift ideas and provide some inspiration to those of you who might still be stumped on what to give. We thought about composing a list including but not limited to your typical “bold face watch” for him and “Eau […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Fathers Day
So Father’s day is this Sunday June 18th 2017! And maybe you’re organized, well prepared and spent weeks diligently shopping for the perfect gift. Or maybe you’re middle name is procrastination and you’re still looking for some last minute inspiration. Well if you have no idea where to start…no worries because I have literally stopped […]