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Re: Best brunch downtown JC

#31

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+1 for Union Republic. They have a bacon and egg ramen that I love.

Posted on: 2015/7/22 18:32

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Re: Dinner/Bar-hopping advice

#32

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jcneighbor wrote:
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irish wrote:
Start at he McDonald's on grove for an app. I suggest the $1 mozzarella sticks. Then head over to the liquor store for a 40oz of OE. When that's done, take a stroll down Newark ave and stop in barcade for a game of frogger. Then you can head to the keyhole for some cheap jamo. Then have some more cheap jamo. As a matter of fact, just keep drinking jamo until Hollywood fried chicken sounds appetizing and then you can fill up on chicken and fries. Bonus: you can order just one rib! Your welcome.

Nominated for least-helpful reply this year...

And it's "You're welcome", not "Your welcome". You obviously aren't married (or at least not happily) because you don't seem to get the idea of wanting to take your wife out for a fun night. Maybe he has young children and a babysitter lined up and just wants to have a little private time with his wife out on the town.
...

Bar is your call; lot's of choices.

irish: I thought you were funny. :) Except I don't know what 'jamo' is.

jcneighbor: It is "lots of choices", not "lot's of choices".

Posted on: 2015/7/17 12:55

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gordonh

Re: beach buses from jersey city

#33

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There's also the Seastreak, although you've got to go into Manhattan to pick it up, it's a nice ride. It used to also pick up in LSP, but no more.

http://seastreak.com/daytrips-and-getaways/sandy-hook-beach/

Posted on: 2015/7/13 17:18

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gordonh

Re: Plumber?

#34

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I've used Aumenta Plumbing and Heating and they've been good. A father/son business.

http://www.aumentaplumbing.com/

Posted on: 2015/7/9 17:46

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gordonh

Re: Mosquitoes

#35

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Reminder to everyone to please dump out any standing water in their yards.

Posted on: 2015/6/24 17:02

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gordonh

Re: No more public access through the Mandalay (downtown)

#36

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That gate was always there. I believe, when the end of the waterfront path was inaccessible due to construction for a few years, that Mandalay opened that gate as a courtesy. It is private property and years ago was not available for public access.

Posted on: 2015/6/23 16:21

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gordonh

Re: Has anyone else experienced Indian upstairs neighbors with heavy feet?

#37

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darenot (oh, yes you did dare)

My previous landlord had it written in the lease for the upper unit that they had to put down an area rug, could not wear shoes, and had to walk toe-to-heal.

Posted on: 2015/6/16 13:35

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gordonh

Re: TECCS 5K & Family Festival - this Saturday - LSP

#38

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http://readwriterun5k.com

Posted on: 2015/6/11 17:40

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gordonh

Re: Recommnedation for pocket shutters

#39

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Maybe try the Wood Shed in Weehawken. They've done some custom work for us before (much simpler than shutters), the prices were reasonable and they actually did it while we waited. We brought a piece of wood that had some detailing to it and asked them to make us six more. Nice people.

Bring them a shutter. Maybe they'd have suggestions for refurbishing, as well.

http://www.woodshedwoodworking.com/

Posted on: 2015/4/30 13:48

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gordonh

Re: Favorite current downtown weirdos?

#40

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I thought the Gorton's Fisherman and the Hardhat Guy were the same person. He had a cool St. Patrick's day hat on in March.

Posted on: 2015/4/22 18:12

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gordonh

Re: Jersey City Magazine

#41

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dtjcview wrote:
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gordonh wrote:
In the Rustique article is says, "It's on Jersey Avenue between Fifth and Sixth, which puts it in the charming community of Hamilton Park."

are proofreaders also supposed to be fact-checking?

Depends on who's drawing the map. Love this one: http://jclist.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=355161

Yeah, I love that map. :) But I haven't ever heard of Embankment border of Harsimus Cove being disputed.

Posted on: 2015/4/10 14:43

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gordonh

Re: Jersey City Magazine

#42

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In the Rustique article is says, "It's on Jersey Avenue between Fifth and Sixth, which puts it in the charming community of Hamilton Park."

are proofreaders also supposed to be fact-checking?

Posted on: 2015/4/10 14:18

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gordonh

Re: Tax Assessment info for Hudson County

#43

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This is who we used. They were efficient and handled everything for us.

Rich Izenberg
RDI APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES LLC
PO Box 6342
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Phone 973-998-9000

Posted on: 2015/3/14 17:28

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gordonh

Re: Best JC Breakfast Sandwich?

#44

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New York Bagel Deli on Newark between 1st and Jersey Aven does a good breakfast sandwich. Before anyone starts a religious bagel war, I am not saying that their bagels are great (i've never had them), but they do a good job at their breakfast sandwiches. They are very good at making them to order and they're pretty fast. Online, it says they open at 6AM daily, even on weekends.

Posted on: 2015/2/6 17:46

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Re: TALDE JERSEY CITY

#45

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fraulein wrote:
Many receipt machines have that as part of their output. I think because of the restaurants in the space, they're all on the same system. I've seen that in many places; I do not believe they were expecting a tip.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking (hoping).

Posted on: 2015/1/30 17:32

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gordonh

Re: TALDE JERSEY CITY

#46

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We picked up a couple of chicken cutlets last night and cooked them up at home. They were amazing! They have a sign about how well these chickens are treated and it seems to make a big difference. The size of the chickens seems smaller than the mutant-mass-raised chickens at the grocery store, but definitely worth it.

I was, however, put off by the receipt. When I got home, I saw that they had 'suggested tip' at the bottom. Are they expecting me to tip for food that I am going to take home and cook?

Posted on: 2015/1/30 15:26

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gordonh

Re: Need Help With Oil Tank Removal - Recommendations?

#47

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Look at this thread

Re: Oil Tank - How do I find out if property has one?

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HamSandwichPark wrote:
Buried Oil tank? So fun. I'm wondering if anyone can help me out. I'm looking for the proper Jersey City public office that could give me information on possible oil tank removal at a home in the heights I'm considering purchasing. The current owner has "no knowledge" of a tank but I'm trying to cover all my bases. I hear oil tanks can be a bit of a nightmare.

Posted on: 2015/1/21 15:41

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gordonh

Re: Bakeries in downtown area

#48

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I got a bunch of stuff from Cocoa Bakery on Grand Street for Thanksgiving. Everyone enjoyed the goods so much, I will be placing another order for Christmas.

Posted on: 2014/12/8 18:59

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gordonh

Re: Leaf blowing and collection

#49

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They should be picking up Thursday morning 12/4 in North and East (includes HP), so put your leaves out tonight. They picked up on my street on the right dates before.

Posted on: 2014/12/3 19:44

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gordonh

Re: Used furniture store

#50

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Not Jersey City, but check out Furnish Green. Their website is pretty up-to-date with their inventory.

Posted on: 2014/11/5 15:37

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gordonh

Re: Racist and Homophobic Contractor Alert

#51

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I would call J&J and let them know what happened.

Quote:

LFee wrote:
This morning, I witnessed an incident between J&J Mechanical Contractors and another guy on Mercer St. A needless argument over a parking space after the street sweeper passed...but the J&J guy was yelling and calling the other guy a n**ger and a f**got and was escalating in aggression and pushing for a fight. The other guy, dressed in a suit, didn't take the bait and eventually walked away.

I know nothing of the quality of J&J's work but wanted to give an FYI that this racist a**hole could show up at your door if you hire them.

It's J&J Mechanical Contractors-Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning LIC #12021

Posted on: 2014/9/22 18:55

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gordonh

Re: Constant barking dogs

#52

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dtjcview wrote:

Point is - that wasn't the point. It wasn't about yapping dogs in a dog run. But why not change the topic anytime it doesn't suit?

I think someone scrolled back in time to a 2013 comment on 'dog run barking'. Then the conversation derailed, in true jclist form.

Posted on: 2014/8/8 14:30

Edited by gordonh on 2014/8/8 14:51:08

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gordonh

Bolivian Parade - Best Parade ever!

#53

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I don't know why this isn't on the JC Cultural Affairs calendar, but this Saturday (8/9/2014), is the 11th Annual Bolivian Parade. It starts at Hamilton Park at noon, goes up Jersey Ave, ends at City Hall.

If you haven't (even if you have) seen this before, I highly recommend it.

www.boliviannj.org

Posted on: 2014/8/6 19:25

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gordonh

Re: Oil Tank - How do I find out if property has one?

#54

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We used Safwat Taurus of Tadco 201-852-3764. He took care of permits and was very professional.

FYI, if he had found a tank, we would have walked away from the sale.

Posted on: 2014/7/23 18:44

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gordonh

Re: Oil Tank - How do I find out if property has one?

#55

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We hired an structural engineer (who is also a home inspector). It cost ~$500 for the oil tank scan. PM me if you want the information.

Posted on: 2014/7/23 17:21

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gordonh

Re: water dripping from upstairs A/C Window Units

#56

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You could also put a potted plant underneath.

Posted on: 2014/6/13 17:20

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gordonh

Re: New Place for Ramen?

#57

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We've had the pork ramen twice. We've been very happy with it, complete with the egg done perfectly and fresh veggies. The pork was quite different each time, though. The first time, it seemed like the slow-cooked pork described earlier. The second time, it looked the pork belly, but was a little tough. I liked the pork the first time better. Still good flavor both times! Seems to be catching on, too. We heard a few more people ordering the ramen as we left. For $9, it's a great meal.

Posted on: 2014/4/8 1:10

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gordonh

Re: Live Music Wednesdays @ VB3 Restaurant & Bar!

#58

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Dear VB3,
It seems that you're going for the last-chance marketing schemes. Good luck with that!

Despite the stellar food prepared by Chef Colletti, we will no longer be going to VB3. We have attempted over and over again to enjoy a meal there, but alas, I do not think that we are in your demographic.

A few of the things that have turned us off:
- way too loud, even when we're the only ones in there and we ask that the music is turned down a little.
- inconsistent parking rules: valet here, valet there, valet no where, self-park here, self-park there
- allowing a baby to sit on the bar -yuck!
- consistently poor service (and i thought that the reality show was staged), every single freakin' time.

I am sorry about this because we did truly enjoy the food. Best of luck to you.

Posted on: 2014/3/28 15:04

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gordonh

Re: Running in Snowy JC: Waterfront or LSP?

#59

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I (female) run this route often, over the foot bridge. I've never had a problem, although if it's very early in the morning, I carry pepper spray. The abandoned buildings on Aetna Dr can be creepy. Other times of the day, there are usually people around.

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SRhia wrote:
Is it safe for a petite woman to jog, or bike, alone in LSP during the day? Will be going via the JC medical center. Never done that before.

Posted on: 2014/2/24 16:35

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gordonh

Re: Good place to make clothing donations?

#60

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There are PlanetAid boxes by the BestBuy, but after a little research on this organization, I decided not to donate to them.

I've dropped off some stuff at a donation box in the parking lot behind St. Lucy's Shelter on 16th and Grove. (and there was not a band of gypsies there to waylay the drop)

Posted on: 2014/2/21 16:43

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