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Re: Speakeasy Lounge at Grove plaza

#271

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Next week there are events at Grove Plaza 4 out of 5 week days (Farmers Market mon. and thurs., groove on grove both wed. and friday - rescheduled from JC Fridays). Sounds like the dude is going to have an aneurysm. He can scare away another few hundred potential customers. Better yet since it's in public, post it to youtube.

A quick google suggests that this guy had a cafe in Hoboken as well as NYC both of which are closed, and is involved with Powerhouse lounge which we all know is an outstanding beacon of cultural and culinary excellence.

Posted on: 2013/6/21 0:58

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Re: Speakeasy Lounge at Grove plaza

#272

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CatDog wrote:
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eggzbenedict wrote:
I hear the owner is quite a charming individual.

And by charming I mean the kind of guy who threatens vendors at all the events that are held at Grove Plaza on a weekly basis if they get too close to his restaurant.
haha I was just coming here to say that. He was just stomping around the plaza today throwing a hissy fit yelling at people, getting into arguments. He called up the cops and started going on about "I'm a business owner, and I have this storefront, and the city cares more about some street fair blah blah blah."

Eventually the cops came and told Zipcar to take their van elsewhere. I guess the van was ruining the view, or preventing people from entering, or who knows what.

Seems like a real douchebag.

I am pretty sure I overheard two women complaining about him to the cops - something about "feeling threatened when they were trying to work." The conversation was happening a few yards from the restaurant so it seems plausible. There was also a space cleared in the market in front of where their outdoor seating is.

I am sure the rent in that location is astronomical and they are going to need to have at least decent customer service to stay in business. I know opening a new business is stressful but dude sounds like he needs a xanax, a stiff drink, or both.

Posted on: 2013/6/20 23:06

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Re: Speakeasy Lounge at Grove plaza

#273

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eggzbenedict wrote:
I hear the owner is quite a charming individual.

And by charming I mean the kind of guy who threatens vendors at all the events that are held at Grove Plaza on a weekly basis if they get too close to his restaurant.

Wow, that's short sighted. They have planters that divide their side walk seating from the rest of the plaza so how close could vendors possibly get? Do they not realize that vendors = increased foot traffic = better business for them? Plus the whole, a positive experience gets told to one person, a negative one gets told to 10 people...

Posted on: 2013/6/20 16:19

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Re: Construction at Colgate Clock

#274

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Dahood wrote:
The famous Colgate Clock, which has sat on the Jersey City Waterfront facing Manhattan for nearly 90 years, is getting a makeover.

The clock, a local landmark that survived even after the factory it adorned was demolished in 1988, will be torn down to the ground, then outfitted with LED lights, a better foundation and new steel, according to City Planner Bob Cotter.

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Hooray!

Posted on: 2013/6/20 16:17

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Re: Construction at Colgate Clock

#275

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Crazy_Chester wrote:
The clock is being taken down piece by piece. Anyone know what is up?

WTF. I don't think they can permanently dismantle it, isn't it registered as a historic landmark? I am oddly protective of the Colgate clock. Hopefully they are restoring it (since someone mentioned the logo and clock hands had been removed).

Posted on: 2013/6/19 13:57

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Re: 70 & 72 Essex St in Paulus Hook?

#276

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The nyc-jc rental people seem to be targeting a more upscale seasoned traveler clientele (as opposed to the budget travel crowd air bnb might target). Very service oriented - they offered us tours of their spaces when we called. We are recommending them to guests for our wedding because they are a little cheaper than a hotel and groups can get a 2-3 bedroom with a kitchen instead of hotel suites.

Posted on: 2013/6/18 13:27

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Re: Is LITM up for sale for 1.5 mil?

#277

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Yeah, the number of places opening far exceeds those closing. In the past year or two, we've seen:

30 Acres
Choc Au Pain
Roman Nose
The Bistro on Grove (opening soon)
Orale Mexican Kitchen
The Dopeness
Wings to Go (their brick oven pizza is cheap and decent)
Razza where Bar Majestic used to be
Brightside Tavern
Two Boots
Kraverie

I'm sure I've missed some.

What has closed in that time that hasn't been replaced with something new?

Posted on: 2013/6/15 22:48

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Re: Is LITM up for sale for 1.5 mil?

#278

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SteveWilson29 wrote:
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Poncho11 wrote:
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jerryk wrote:
thats crazy, main reason i never went back too pricey. I rather get a taco and a beer and stay home.

Those who can afford it, can, if you can't you stay home and have tacos, and beer. That will leave you out of most places that have rent, employees, and costs of running a business to take care of.

Boohoo. Nobody forced them to open a business.

With all due respect, this place is busy most nights of the week. I am probably there once a week. They're one of the few places that has a creative cocktail menu and therefore a bar stocked with interesting ingredients. Their infused whiskeys and vodkas are tasty and less expensive than top shelf stuff. The food is solid and they have supported many friends of mine in the arts. Every place can't be everything to everyone - there are plenty of cheap places, and far fewer where you could take snobby NYC friends to convince them we don't live in a sewer.

Posted on: 2013/6/13 14:34

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Re: The Dopeness

#279

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Finally got a chance to check this place out. I have to agree with the others that the people running this place are super friendly and definitely have a sense of humor/tongue in cheek kind of style. The place is like old school jc bar converted into a legit taco lounge (as in: actual place you can hang out, watch movies, etc.) with a seasoning of 90s rap (if you lived in Jersey during the biggie smalls/wu tang clan era you will appreciate this). The guacamole and chips were tasty and clearly made fresh.

You will not like this place if you prefer formal dining, with soft jazz and a waiter in a waist coat. You will like this place if you think the service at Taqueria is too brusque, or you enjoy eating out as a social experience (about half the people dining/hanging out there came up to introduce themselves and welcome us).

I think their business model is pretty well diversified - they seem to sell both art and apparel, rent the space out for events and stuff like video shoots, and are interested in partnering with local artists for events as well. Kind of reminds me of Grassroots Community Space - lots of different stuff going on. I wish them the best.

Posted on: 2013/6/13 14:24

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Re: Madox, 198 Van Vorst Street

#280

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YOUR PR PERSON SEEMS TO HAVE A BROKEN CAPS LOCK KEY

Also, nice try with the advertorial on the "blog" that is clearly written by your PR people. It's the social media equivalent of this:

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Posted on: 2013/6/11 20:57

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Re: Maxwells in Hoboken Closing end of July

#281

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maybeMoving wrote:
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JustJames wrote:
You're deluded if you think Maxwell's will be opening on Newark Ave.
If it opens anywhere in JC, which it almost certainly won't, it'll be down by Exchange Place.

Judging by the owner's tone in the articles I've read, somewhere like Exchange Place and it's highrises is exactly the reason he's looking to get out of Hoboken. Sounds like he misses some of the grit and artistic atmosphere of the "old Hoboken".

Since he's already attached to the Bell House in Brooklyn it seems logical that he'd move his own venue to the other side of the East River but I'd be thrilled to have a place like Maxwells in JC and it seems likely that Newark or the area around Grove would be ideal for such a place if you're looking in JC. The fact that he mentioned Barcade in JC and this quote: "The new hot spots are in Brooklyn and Jersey City, he observed." gives me hope that Maxwells JC is a possibility.

This, exactly. Bell house is on the less gentrified side of Gowanus. It's surrounded by industrial stuff on one side and residential on the other. Exchange place is mostly high rise condos and offices.

There are some rumors floating around the JC reddit that one or more of the Maxwell's folks is involved in the new White Eagle Hall restoration: http://www.jcvillage.org/2013/04/white-eagle-hall/

Posted on: 2013/6/7 22:25

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Re: Maxwells in Hoboken Closing end of July

#282

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JustJames wrote:
You're deluded if you think Maxwell's will be opening on Newark Ave.
If it opens anywhere in JC, which it almost certainly won't, it'll be down by Exchange Place.

Why? Wouldn't the real estate needed to open a mid sized venue be a hell of a lot more affordable in the Grove St. area? Exchange place is not exactly a cultural hub after happy hour, unless I'm missing something.

Posted on: 2013/6/7 19:38

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Ordinances re: inactive driveways.

#283

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Does anyone know if a driveway needs to be active in order for cars parking in front of it to be ticketed? Or is it about the zoning - once zoned as a driveway, forever zoned as a driveway? I am aware of some "driveways" that haven't been used as such in years and the lack of parking spots due to this do add up.

Posted on: 2013/5/29 20:25

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Re: Very Loud New Neighbors on Montgomery (just in from Barrow)

#284

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Have you tried talking to them or filing noise complaints?

Posted on: 2013/5/28 14:28

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Re: Liberty run a hoax!!

#285

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"For the participants in the 5K race, the event is still going on as scheduled and is not affected by the Marathon/Half Marathon cancellation."

Posted on: 2013/5/25 15:12

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Re: Liberty run a hoax!!

#286

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Whoa, that's crazy. If you paid on a credit card you can dispute the charge.

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erikalum wrote:
Did anyone else pay $100 to run the 5K (previously a half-marathon, but apparently cancelled due to 'construction') at liberty state park this morning??

Several other runners showed and JCPD had no idea what we were talking about when we called!

Here are the links:
http://www.active.com/5k-race/jersey- ... -fleet-week-festival-2013

http://www.libertyrunmarathon.org/

Anyone with info please reply!!!

Posted on: 2013/5/25 14:51

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Re: Sharing woodworking space

#287

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Talk to John at 660 grand/rock soup studios.

Posted on: 2013/5/25 0:59

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Re: The Dopeness

#288

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Will someone please EAT AT THIS PLACE and post a review already? They were reasonably responsive about the corking fee. I get you don't like their name, you don't like their food pics, but let's get a review from someone's taste buds and/or wallet please!

I will try to do this myself tomorrow actually. Proof that any press is good press heh.

Posted on: 2013/5/25 0:58

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Re: From a Moving Van to an Arts Complex

#289

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user1111 wrote:
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VA2015 wrote:
They need to partner with some of the other arts orgs (Art House, 4th St. Arts, etc.) to garner more attention.

I don't think so, they are doing great on their own. Besides the places you mention are awful. They are destroying JC's art community what is left of it. IMO.

What makes you say that?

Posted on: 2013/5/19 0:30

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Re: From a Moving Van to an Arts Complex

#290

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Wow, had heard the name but had no idea about the scale of the operation. They need to partner with some of the other arts orgs (Art House, 4th St. Arts, etc.) to garner more attention. Usually my ear starts ringing if someone does an opening in like a basement somewhere so for this to be out of my awareness is surprising.

Posted on: 2013/5/18 16:43

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Re: Healy signs and “workers” every where this morning…..

#291

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Healy signs have popped up overnight on vacant lots and buildings that are abandoned or under construction. The laundromat in the second photo had a large Fulop banner as of Sunday and now has a fresh Healy sign (the owners are Fulop supporters). Real classy.

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Posted on: 2013/5/14 16:35

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Re: Beechwood (& Shadman)

#292

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I noticed these makeovers as well. I always wondered about how sanitary Shadman was because of the suspiciously affordable price and plain bordering on dingy interior. But I've heard good things about the food.

I agree that beechwood needs to rotate their menu, but I do love their mushroom hash on the brunch menu. Haven't had anything like it anywhere else. With a side of bacon it's deeeelicious.

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leigh13 wrote:
I stopped by Beechwood for the first time in months yesterday to see that they revamped their entire space. The front counter has been moved back, and the little shop in front has been mostly cannibalized to make room for more seating. So there are now tables in both rooms, as well as a long set of communal tables in the main dining space.

Not sure if there has been any change to the menu or service otherwise, but I am glad to see any restaurant that is willing to grow and change with the demand (a la Park & Sixth.)

I was also pleased to see that Shadman across the street finally revamped their dining space. They always had decent food at a low price, but the ambiance in there was like a middle school cafeteria. Looks like there is new seating, lighting, and a great big mural to go along with the cleaned-up counter top.

If all the competition from the new restaurants in the neighborhood are forcing the established ones to up their game, that is definitely a good thing.

Posted on: 2013/5/9 18:59

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Re: HopsScotch

#293

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Y'all better not drink Saigon out of good whiskey just because I tipped you off. But yeah, the owners are into their whisky...ask about their Japanese selection.

Posted on: 2013/5/8 1:06

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Re: HopsScotch

#294

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I went here once. I think for what they charge for craft beer and whiskey you are much better off going to places like Iron Monkey or Barcade for beer, and Saigon Cafe for whiskey. They measure their pours to the milliliter at this place and it's depressing what an actual single oz. of scotch looks like. I'm used to my heavier pour at home and at places like Saigon.

Posted on: 2013/5/7 20:16

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Re: Input about moving to JC

#295

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If you are considering society hill keep in mind that with the upcoming Pulaski skyway closure in 2014, traffic will be utterly horrendous on 440 since that is the alternate route to Newark. It's mostly trucks too who drive like maniacs. Unless you are a race car driver I think one commute in those conditions will have you convinced to take public transit.

Posted on: 2013/5/6 16:30

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Re: Cultural events causing congestion at Grove Path Station.

#296

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K-Lo wrote:
And tomorrow from noon-4 is the Chili Cook Off!

Plan your transit to appointments appropriately! Remember, with a little personal sacrifice you too can use the 2 other path entrances if the grove plaza one is congested. Stay strong.

Posted on: 2013/5/4 15:28

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Re: Fulop signs being placed on houses without owner consent

#297

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Downtown, most of the Healy signs I see are on abandoned buildings. The one that puzzles me most is Carolina's laundromat because I believe there is a Fulop sign in the deli down the street which is owned by the same people as Carolina's.

Posted on: 2013/5/4 13:04

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Re: Cultural events causing congestion at Grove Path Station.

#298

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JustJames wrote:

it is selfish, anti-social and quite frankly dangerous

Sounds like my idea of a good time. Can you ask the mayor's office to put this on the official groove on grove tshirts please?

Posted on: 2013/5/3 16:02

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Re: Rash of Suspected Feral Cat Poisoning in Downtown JC

#299

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I also had a facebook friend post about being approached by a man when she was with her dog, who showed her pictures of his pet he felt was poisoned and warning her to be careful. If anyone knows who this man is and can encourage him to report his experience that would give all of this some credence.

Posted on: 2013/5/1 15:21

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Re: Lots of Police/Detectives in front of Fussy Friends Tonight

#300

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Omar always hooks me up with samples of cat treats. He always asks how I'm doing in more than just a cursory way, like he actually wants to hear the answer. We definitely need more small businesses like this in the area and I think it's important the community come together to support this one.

Posted on: 2013/4/26 13:29

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