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uhhh you realize there are Two Boots locations in Manhattan right?? It's possible you are just reaching to bitch about the JC location for no valid reason- but that wouldn't be much of a surprise!

TTP, you are correct, and what is it with these posters ? They must lose sleep wondering what 2 Boots is up to. These people have real problems other worrying about 2 Boots.

People complain about Two Boots because he lobbied the city to get the food trucks removed from Grove St Plaza so he could help his bottom line. At the expense of the public, who loved the food trucks.

And a bunch of other local businesses but because Two Boots was the only business owner to actually try to explain the reasoning to the deliberately obtuse posters on JCList they just harp on his business like it was just him. lol I'm sure their "boycott" of all those businesses really panned out and made a huge difference- that's why they keep up the bitching on here. It's their only outlet because in reality no one else gives a shit.

That is not entirely accurate. Aaron (owner of 2 Boots) was the ringleader with Drunk Jeff (owner of the Bistro) as his sidekick. Without Aaron this would NOT have happened and the residents of Jersey City would still have regular access to food trucks, as it is in every other modern city of comparable size.

In addition, I am friends with several business owners/GMs who signed that list and they all have stated that they now believe Aaron handled it incorrectly, aside from his rather poor reputation as a human being.

Regardless of how successful any boycott may be, none of the businesses on that list get any of my money. While I'm sure many of them will continue to do just fine, wait until the next recession hits.

yeah I'm sure the "boycott" will really be a huge factor in wether or not a business will make it through the next recession that you have no ETA for. Good plan.

Unsurprisingly, you do not understand the point of boycotts.

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uhhh you realize there are Two Boots locations in Manhattan right?? It's possible you are just reaching to bitch about the JC location for no valid reason- but that wouldn't be much of a surprise!

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Points for punchinig or kicking a car? I do it every now and then when a car barrels through a crosswalk that I am in, so close to me that I can reach out and touch it (which I do as loudly as possible).

You must know you can handle the driver , because I think you will get your ass handed to you in a second.

Yeah this. There are some intersections in which the lights and walk signals are coordinated differently. Its green for cars, but don't walk for pedestrians, but when its walk for pedestrians its full red for all vehicles. Well someone crossed against it and hit my car and I did follow them for about half a block.

I am all for pedestrian rights, but at least follow the current laws in place.

I'm not talking about intersections with a stop or with nothing. ie: turning right from Jersey onto Third or blowing across Jersey on any number of streets without regard for the crosswalks.

As "ass handed to you". Really? I dare you.

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Points for punchinig or kicking a car? I do it every now and then when a car barrels through a crosswalk that I am in, so close to me that I can reach out and touch it (which I do as loudly as possible).

You must know you can handle the driver , because I think you will get your ass handed to you in a second.

No problem, If its my car you'll find out real quick.

Yeah this. There are some intersections in which the lights and walk signals are coordinated differently. Its green for cars, but don't walk for pedestrians, but when its walk for pedestrians its full red for all vehicles. Well someone crossed against it and hit my car and I did follow them for about half a block.

I am all for pedestrian rights, but at least follow the current laws in place.

I'm not talking about intersections with a stop or with nothing. ie: turning right from Jersey onto Third or blowing across Jersey on any number of streets without regard for the crosswalks.

As "ass handed to you". Really? I dare you.

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Points for punchinig or kicking a car? I do it every now and then when a car barrels through a crosswalk that I am in, so close to me that I can reach out and touch it (which I do as loudly as possible).

You must know you can handle the driver , because I think you will get your ass handed to you in a second.

Ah, you were the one who lost me points walking home today! Crossing Ferry Street at Central, nearly clipped my leg and when I shouted "hey" you said (not looking up from your cell phone as you texted) said "move".

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Points for punchinig or kicking a car? I do it every now and then when a car barrels through a crosswalk that I am in, so close to me that I can reach out and touch it (which I do as loudly as possible).

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NYC has an income tax and sales. That said, everyone contributes in the tax base. It is different here. The currency is based on property taxes. In the 1970s and 1980s, there was massive immigration from Russia and Poland, those immigrants were placed in affordable housing in our city. I have nothing against any immigrant, but JC is asked to fill the federal program to house immigrants. I am sure when the Syrian immigrants come, they will be in affordable housing. The basis for Fulop's tax abatement program is linked to affordable housing. JC cannot fix the world's problem when we need our sewerage fixed and addressed the flooding problems. Affordable housing is not affordable taxes.

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I don't know if that was the "Chinese fire water" talking or not...but, oh well.

What? Seriously?

Uh oh... I think some one is trolling to be offended on JCList. If you know Terry, he has a special blend that he calls "Chinese Fire Water" behind the bar. The quotes were aimed at those of us who have ever tasted it... and "survived" Lighten up.

Terry's not Chinese, so it's still offensive.

You're offended because a Malaysian bar owner ocassionally challenges his patrons to drink a shot of something he himself calls Chinese Fire Water? You're a precious little petal, aren't you?

How about Tommy, Big Guy and I all calling you out for being a faux outrage troll douche? How offensive is that exactly?

You should talk to someone about your anger issues. Seriously.

You?re right ? I should speak with a psychiatric professional to work through these aggressive tendencies. I need help and it?s time I admit that to myself. Thanks for making me realize I have problem JCman24.

Perhaps once I?m better adjusted and restored to a sounder mental footing, I?ll be able to stalk threads on online forums purposefully looking to read something not even mildly offensive that will stir a profound sense of indignation within me and spur me to chime into the debate ? not to add anything of substance to the discussion, of course ? but just to let the others know I outraged I am by something they?ve said.

So thanks again for your concern JCman24. You?re the paragon of mental wellness to which we should all aspire.

He knows it . Has answers for everything, right or wrong he thinks his opinion matters.

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I personally do not like people using JC for their personal agenda.

Damn, I just choked and spit all over my screen.

Thankfully most of our elected officials and the vast majority of new residents are smarter than fat slobs like Yvonne. They do desire all the things she's against, like reduced dependence on cars, vibrant street life and walkable communities with fun things to do. Demographics and market forces are more powerful than she is, as are the realities of building a sustainable and economically competitive city in the 21st century.

She's already lost her war, she's just too dumb and too self-righteous to realize it.

I hope Candice sees this and realizes most of us are on her side.

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It might be the new Wonder Bagels.... The Heights addition.

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I had a severe argument with the Pakistanis who own the store on Grace street & Summit ave. as they were elated with what was happening when I walked in. I asked them what was so funny ?
They didn't answer but I reacted anyway and the cops came. His brother got in my face, and I pushed him on to some shelves and every thing came down. Cops showed up and they denied every thing. America a great country, they looked like they were ready to cry. Phonies.

They were watching it on TV, and laughing when I walked in.

So you went into a store and shoved the owner and he's the bad guy?

I'm going to guess someone else telling this story would describe it as "this crazy guy came into the store and just started yelling at the Pakistani shopkeep and they didn't say anything then he started shoving them and destroyed their store.

user1111 wrote:
Interesting list but I wouldn't choose any of the JC choices for my first date. I would prefer Madame Claude, Laico's, and Liberty Diner for a more casual date (best breakfast date).

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Still, when a couple that runs a restaurant decides to completely up and move to the other side of the country, that's a life decision that goes beyond whether a particular menu change or BYOB policy was working or not working.

I get what you are saying, but those of us commenting on the reasons are not doing so in a vacuum. The owners have gone on record (via an Eater article, posted in this thread, or the other one) that they couldn't make a go of it, and that they can trace their failure to the very first day after getting their license and suspending BYOB. I believe the words they used were "the day we stopped being a BYOB was the beginning of the end". Clearly, they made a business decision that backfired and, inexplicably, they didn't seek a way to regain their previous mojo.

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Darn those pesky customers.... they fell for the over priced food when they could bring their own wine, but we lost them when we started to sell our overpriced wine selections with $75 per seat pairings. They recognized the problems, did nothing to adjust their pretentious attitudes and they are out of business. There are plenty of byob restaurants still in business after many years in JC and Hoboken... sad truth is they lost their heart and desire to keep the business going. Nothing wrong with that, but blaming customer tastes and the cost of labor when you have a culinary school in J Sq seem slightly self serving, if you excuse the pun.

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Read the thread. One guy claims he's a "pussy," and "he does not deserve any position or office because he's not a real man."

Someone else said that he "is making a big mistake" and "he will find out the hard way!"

Certainly seems like blaming to me. So I'll repeat. If this political candidate was a black man and was approached/threatened by white men, would we see comments like the above?

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Walking through the shitshow which was the PR Festival and then the super enjoyable Festa Italiana right afterwards was hilarious.

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For me, one of the biggest problems in JC is that it is definitely lacking in stores and amenities. I had to go to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in Edgewater Saturday. While driving there, I am always amazed that we are so close in proximity to Hoboken where there are SO many places to shop, dine, drink and play. All we do in Jersey City is to continue to build high-rise apartments without providing new stores to accommodate all the new residents. It's damn annoying that I have to go elsewhere to shop because Shop-rite is not big enough for all of Jersey City. The city should be offering tax incentives to attract businesses which would enhance this city. I think every new building that gets approved should provide retail space on the first floor. (end of rant).

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iGreg, this information is for those who ARE interested. If you have nothing to add other than a sarcastic irrelevant comment then go troll another thread.

As a side note I've been browsing the message board for a while and have found a lot of useful information. Figured I would start contributing, and here we go already.

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Anyone else noticing that Torico have gotten really stingy with their cones in the past year or so? I don't mind paying $4 a cone if it's huge like they use to be, but now it's getting a little ridiculous. I still love the place, but it's getting hard to rationalize spending $8 on two cones for me and my girlfriend every time we go.