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Is this place opening soon? I walked by a few weeks ago and there was a lot of activity inside. The decor looked like it was gonna be sorta Brooklyn-y. Nice.
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I would love to see more gallery space, in general, downtown. It's great to see what local artists are working on but if you're not home the open studio wknds, it's almost impossible to know what our resident artists are up to.
I'd like to hear some of the artists chime in: What's holding you back from exhibiting in JC? No venues? LITM keeps showing the same artists? You don't want coffee splattered all over your work? Maybe some of that hotel tax rev could go towards a fine art festival. They could close down Newark and all our artists could set up booths of their work. Many other cities have these events and it's a huge draw for visitors. And I for one have lots of empty wall space :)
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Is the gallery completely shut down? I could understand a neighbor complaining about the parties post opening - I stopped in one night around 11pm and was surprised to find that the festivities were still going strong. But couldn't there be some sort of compromise? Earlier openings? No music and lingering party afterwards? Was that even an option? Seems like a total shame that they can't show art there anymore. It was a very do-able gallery size for local artists.
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I heard they were closing? Not sure if the rumor is true.
Went in once, took in the very corporate crowd and the lackluster beer list and the pretty boring decor, and left. Not my kind of atmosphere. I think we went to Barcade instead. Their beer selection (and music choices) are second to none in the hood.
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We use them for condo and auto. They have always been inexpensive and are very pleasant on the phone when we've added, changed stuff. They also send an occasional check out to us - kinda like dividends I guess?
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This sounds great! All of a sudden the upper stretch of Newark Ave in downtown is coming to life: new rental building, new gelato place, and Steam coffee to name a few.
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Does anyone know of a local tshirt silkscreener that will do short runs of shirts? Like 50-100 shirts?
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The place is such a great addition to the block - a real restaurant with carefully considered decor, signage, and printed materials. The menu looks wonderful too. Here's hoping the food and service are on par with the latter. They took their time getting things ready for opening, so my expectations are high!
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Anyone know what's going into the storefront to the right of Choc o Pain (where Jacks toy store used to be)? The For Rent sign came down weeks ago and it would be great to get something in there while the enthusiasm for CoP is so high.
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I've been meaning to do a little shopping there and was disappointed when they suddenly disappeared. Anyone know what their hours are? Seems to only be during the day...
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I don't understand the brick and morters' beef. I've never been on my way to a restaurant, saw a food truck and thought, "Gee, maybe I want to stand outside and eat something instead." If I want a restaurant, I go there. If it's a nice night and Groove on Grove is happening, food truck's the way to go.
Food trucks encourage more foot traffic, something that's good for everyone.
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Had a slice of apricot tart on Saturday and it was exceptional. Whatever it cost, it was worth the price.
Mushroom quiche was also delicious - creamy and light with little punches of herbs throughout. Spicy tuna sandwich was yummy but the bread was a little hard to chew through. One morning I left my chocolate croissant on the counter :O but I called them and they had held it for me. So I walked back and enjoyed. 20 minutes well spent. Only suggestion? Leave your strollers outside. It's too tight in there. No suggestions for Choc o Pain. You're perfect.
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Roman Nose is great for an inexpensive pasta fix. Their carbonara is really tasty comfort food and the homemade desserts are worth saving room for. And if you bring wine, it's a pretty cheap date night!
GP's has wonderful ambiance and more upscale fare. I love their crostinis and wines by the glass. I hope they improve the outdoor seating for the upcoming season. They need a little fence or topiaries or something to define that space. Rustique Pizza has my favorite homemade lobster ravioli in downtown. It's always filled with big chunks of lobster meat.
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I didn't see the sandwiches last time I was there for dinner. But my meal was delish - they have a hanger steak that is just amazing (wish I could replicate the marinade).
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I don't make enough to own the same type of place in Brooklyn or NYC as I do in JC, but even if I did, I would still choose JC. It's low key, friendly, and just a path ride away from the hustle if I want it. And all my family lives south, so my travel times dropped by an hour when I moved from Brooklyn. Quote:
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We closed on our new place in December but missed out on two properties before that due to bidding wars. We had looked for almost a year and the market changed in that year. By late 2012, places came on the mkt and were gone within a week. Good places gone in a day or two. We payed slightly more than asking but are very happy to be there.
Downtown is getting really hot all of a sudden. People in Brooklyn now perk up when we say we live in JC. They used to pity us. Our lovely undiscovered little hamlet seems to be on everyone's radar now.
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They bought the last building I was in and immediately got rid of the monthly cleaning svc that did the hallways and the monthly pest control. They then raised the rent on unoccupied apts by 50%. They were letting that bldg fall apart. They're kinda slummy in my opinion.
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I'm looking for 2013 CSA options with pickups in Downtown. Aside from Downtown Harvest and Stony Hill, are there others? Thanks for any info!
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Their FB page says they're open until 2am!
Sinfully delicious latenight food.
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Are there any outdoor rinks in NJ that are nearby and natural? If winter ever returns, I'd love to skate on a pond. I went to a pond rink in a park in PA over the holidays and it was lovely. Would like to repeat the experience locally.
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Every time I've been in Canco, I've been impressed with the apts and building. There aren't any comparable loft like units downtown with the same character and modern loft conversion feel (soaring cielings, slick kitchens, unique layouts). If this style is your thing, you know what I mean. And for the price, it can't be beat. I think the fees there actually include a garage parking space. The gym isn't so great and the billiards room decor is a little cheesey IMO. And you have to be content with your walkable dining options being limited to Indian food.
Beacon feels like being in a hotel. I'm imagining the fees are so high there because the pool and gym and billiards room and all day shuttle to PATH and movie screening room with cushy loungers and library and endless staff running around cleaning the pristine hallways and gorgeous art deco lobby. That place is always crawling with staff. ZL has high fees in part because of that roof leak assessment. And I can only imagine what the Sandy damage will cost the residents there.
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I wish Mana Contemporary would take over and have some presence downtown. The museum is a great little building and could revitalize that neighborhood if they could get their act together. I would be perfectly fine with corporate influence in this case.
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Is this market year-round?
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There are usually people waiting by the Shop Rite lot boxes. I don't know who they are but I figure if they're waiting there all day for used clothing, they probably need it. And if they're going through the trouble of reselling, I appreciate their entrepreneurial spirit.
Last week the boxes were not there but someone was still waiting there to collect items so I gave them my bag on my way to the grocery store.
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Shoprite had their generators up and running Tuesday morning right after the storm. We walked by and the place was packed. I'm thinking they weren't without power for long. Tuesday night a lot of the shelves were bare and the fish case empty. Talked to an employee who said they were getting restocked overnight and as often as possible thereafter.
I was there yesterday and the egg case was still pretty picked over. Key Foods had no eggs on Saturday night. Hoping to hit up the farmers market today for some.
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Madame Claude's wine store has a great selection of imported cheese and pate. We hit them up last week on Wed or Thurs afternoon and were very pleased with the selection.
They were also giving out hot food: polenta and beef bourguignon. Yum!
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Yes! Usually in very close proximity to the motel that advertises "mirror rooms!"
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