I am Israeli, and my nickname is “Chicpea” so when it comes to writing about a Falafel place I can be extremely biased. I’ve eaten at the best middle eastern restaurants in the world, and I happen to make the best home made hummus (recipe here!) you will ever taste and I stand by it!Read more
Historic Downtown Farmers Market
kicks off with Mayor Fulop
Last Thursday was the official kick off of the Grove Street Farmers market season! For months I’ve been dreaming about the pickle dude, the fresh kale, Busy Bee’s nut butters and Grandma Downtown’s buns (and breads). It’s no secret that eating local fresh produce is by far the healthiest option, and it’s even better whenRead more
Groove on Grove does JC Fridays
Sponsored by the HDSID
This Friday, June 5th is “JC Fridays”; which is a city wide celebration of the arts that happens a few times a year. It also happens to be the year anniversary to the first one I ever covered. Since then I’ve done 3 JC Fridays (I skipped one in the winter to catch up onRead more
Groove on Grove Presents: Ladies on the Mic!
Sponsored by the HDSID
Groove on Grove is the place to be on a Wednesday evening; live music, good times, good people and it’s all free! This Wednesday there is going to be a special Groove on Grove lineup, it is the fifth annual “Ladies on the Mic”! Which means only women rockers will be stepping up to theRead more
Groove on Grove: Artist and Maker Market / Beer Night
Sponsored by the HDSID
Are you ready to get down with your bad self? Groove on Grove is back on August 5th with an awesome lineup and an Artist and Maker Market and beer night!! Wednesday night turn it up! Also, really important to note this will be the last boozy Groove on Grove until JC Friday’s in September! YOURead more
Groove on Grove 8th Season Finale
Sponsored by the HDSID
Is everybody ready for JC Fridays and the Groove on Grove 8th Season Finale? If not, then you should mark your calendars for Friday, September 11th. Groove on Grove will be participating in the super-mega-giant JC Friday and we can’t wait! Here’s a lineup of what’s to come: 5:00PM Bryan Beninghove Join Bryan Beninghove forRead more
Celebrate this Halloween with the HDSID!
Sponsored by the HDSID
This is a message for all you ghouls and gals! Halloween might be all about trick or treating, but do you have the rest of your plans in order? Get your costumes and party it on down to Newark Avenue with the HDSID this Halloween. I can’t believe a full year has gone by!! IRead more
Best of 2015 on ChicpeaJC
Top 10 Most viewed articles on ChicpeaJC
It’s been an incredible year!! ChicpeaJC is now a year and a half old and published over 590 articles to date!! Which is pretty insane. To celebrate the New Year, I wanted to roundup the top 10 most viewed articles on the blog this year as well as tell you guys some fun behind theRead more
HDSID Farmer’s Market is Back!!
Sponsored Post
My favorite season is upon us! Farmer’s market season!! *does the running man* I am so sick of scrambling to get fresh healthy food or ordering takeout and I can’t wait to shop local this season. Every year the HDSID Farmer’s Market gets better and better with new vendors and food options and I can’tRead more
HDSID Annual Meeting
Sponsored Post
Every year the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District holds an annual meeting where they talk about topics and issues going on in the Downtown District as well as talk about news, events, plans and more. The meeting will be held next Tuesday, May 17th at 10 AM in the caucus room of City Hall and it’sRead more
HDSID Presents: Your Guide to Back To School
Top 6 spots to get you ready for the school season! Sponsored by the HDSID
Parents: the school year is starting up soon! It’s time to make sure you have everything ready for your kids to start off on the right foot. From backpacks to tutoring lessons and from dentists to new gear, ChicpeaJC has you covered. The Historic Downtown Special Improvements district hooked us up with a list of the top spotsRead more
The HDSID 6th Annual All About Downtown Street Fair Recap
The ChicpeaJC x HayOner crew was at the HDSID All About Downtown Street Fair this year, and it was so much fun! Thanks to all the volunteers and everyone who stopped by! From Jersey City t-shirts to free bubbles for kids, we had hundreds of visitors throughout the day, and it was a success. WeRead more
HDSID Presents Halloween Family Bash!
Sponsored by HDSID
On Monday, the 31st (Halloween!) from 3 PM to 6 PM, dress up and come out the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, brought to you by the HDSID! There’ll be face-painting, a bouncy house, music, popcorn, and candy. AND IT’S FREE! Get your kiddos amped up and exhausted by 8 PM (bedtime)! We go to this everyRead more