soupydumplings wrote:
Was is the guy who basically had a full sleeve tattoo? that's probably the best way I can describe the guy

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TheBigGuy wrote:

I talked to the same guy... he is an industry guy who has some private money investing into the Hudson Camera place... seem like the real deal, he had floor plans etc. on his IPAD... have not been by there recently so can't comment on progress.


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He kept going on and on about what he wanted to do and kept saying that he doesn't care how much money he spends as long as its done right because jersey city needed something like this. maybe this is the reason why it's taking so long.....but then again he had about 7 or 8 jameson on the rocks in the hour I was talking to him.

Could this be another case of a trust fund baby with more money than brains?

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tommyc_37 wrote:
Well that's not very exciting. Not sure if we need another Taqueria Downtown when there is one about 1,000 feet away.

2 White Stars
2 Park & Sixths
2 Taqueria Downtowns

What's up with that?

Places are successful and expand? I love it when mom and pops become small local or regional chains (i.e. 3-6 locations, like wonder bagel). You get the personality and local flavor but with the consistency and convenient multiple locations of a chain.

Also that would be 3 Taquerias, they have a LES location.

richieveal wrote:
So I stopped in the other night for drinks and dinner. The menu looked good, not overly priced and the happy hour specials looked good. I sat at the bar while I waited for my wife to show up. The place looked really nice and I though how nice it was to have a place right outside the Path Station.
I ordered a beer, the sign outside saying happy hour ?$3?s all craft beers?, my wife shows up I asked to close my tab and I get a $16 tab for 2 beers. I asked what the deal was and the barman said the happy hour special was for a smaller glass?!? I did end up having diner there which was very nice but I was fuming the entire dinner thinking how they tricked me. I don?t think I will ever go back.

JCSHEP wrote:
Has anyone taken Allen Edmonds to Giovanni D'italia Footwear...then had them recrafted? Heard the wrong cobbler will make AEs recrafting impossible.

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nemobeatz wrote:
Basically deep fried risotto with meat stuffed in the middle.

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SteveWilson29 wrote:
Can anyone tell me what is in the rice balls? Presumably more than just rice, correct?

That sounds awful.

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MikeyTBC wrote:
Bottom line, cant get a parking permit? Thanks Obama.

WTF does Obama have to do with JC Parking Permits??

scubachris wrote:
So I went into the Jersey City Parking Authority yesterday to transfer my parking permit to my new car and the lady there informed me of a new ordinance. Apparently, you can no longer get a street parking permit if you live in a building that offers you parking. Has anyone else heard anything about this?

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Lunchie wrote:
Ate there last night. Had the beet salad, meatballs and two pies for a family of three and the bill was $40. That's pretty damn good for going out to a nice dinner, if you ask me.

http://www.razzanj.com/menu
The least expensive pizza (no cheese) is $14 x 2 = $28
Beet salad $10 = $38
Meetballs $9 = $47

Were they running a special?

I like Razza, and as Tommy said it's not bad if you consider it a nice restaurant instead of a pizza place, but I can't see a family of 3 getting out of there for $40 (even if you just drink water) unless someone is willing to go home hungry or the 3rd person is 3.

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To be clear, I'm not questioning the size of the portions. That's the "type" of pie it is.

Tommy,
I'm not really disagreeing with you but the cost still feels inflated and they should be called out on it. I'm sure Ansel bakery could get $20 or more per Cronut but you dont see them charging that.

and yes it's nice to see them on the list.

The market place will determine the price. If it's perceived as not a good value people will not pay and the price will come down or the product will be discontinued. If you don't feel its is a good value don't go there.

rescuelife wrote:
man, some people just have to find something to complain about!

tommyc_37 wrote:
Yeah, Razza is the real deal.

JerseyAveGirl wrote:
I hate taking my morning walk to the path and passing an increasing number of sleeping/just waking homeless people. I am not sure what makes that street more appealing over others? Is there an agency to contact or would this be a City Hall agenda to try and get these people to safer, less eye soar locations? Are the shelters reaching out or are there any services that we do or should offer? As our city gentrifies, I only see this problem growing.

nyrgravey9 wrote: Precisely. Either Mendezia is from Hoboken and didn't like my comparison, or just clueless. Either way, if dollar stores and a little bit of grime keep DTJC from becoming the Douche mecca that is Hoboken, keep em coming! Quote:

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nyrgravey9 wrote: I may not frequent the dollar stores, etc., but I agree that all upscale, shiny stores isn't the answer. The last thing I want is for DTJC to become Hoboken. Talk about a town that is so homogenous, uninteresting and lacking character...Hoboken is it!! I, along with many of my JC natives, avoid Hoboken at all costs. Don't let DTJC become another Hoboken!!!!

Yes, because the dollar stores and other shitholes really add some much "character" to the DTJC. >facepalm<

they don't promise character. they promise stuff for a dollar. some people in downtown need or want cheap stuff. sorry if that offends you.

vindication15 wrote:
I'm probably the harshest critic of these store fronts. These stores - rainbow, hollywood chicken, sleep cheap, morlees and numerous discount stores need to close in order for JC to move forward.

K9, barcade, litm, sawadee, two boots, roman nose, the new speakeasy, bonchon, are the types of stores we need..

The smart thing to do would be for the city to secure a contract with a business owner who promises not to open these type of stores and then buy out these existing stores/restaurants.

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bodhipooh wrote:
Holy crap! I need to check out this place!! It seems like West Side Ave is teeming with hidden treasures. It wasn't long ago that I learned about the Parkside Tavern from others here in JCList. Keep them coming, please.

Do you mean New Park Tavern?

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nyrgravey9 wrote:
Depends on who is doing the drinking hahaha.

Either way, drinking alcohol is legal (within limits), walking your dog off leash is still illegal.

The fines they are a comin'!

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Meanwhile alcohol consumption is much more detrimental to the quality of life in our neighborhoods than any 1,000 dogs.

The DUI's, litter and noise etc. are not legal. The amount of death and destruction caused by booze is out of control. Shall we pull up all the drinking related accidents in this area alone over the past few years? And no, there are no fines coming for me, I promise. They will never get me. The cops love me for all the criminals I have helped put away over the years.