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I went to Orale last week and it was on par with Taqueria. Pricier but better service/ambience/drinks etc. Simililar to Taqueria with all small plates but again, more upscale and trendy. I loved Taqueria but it's a night and day experience in regards to service and ambience. I personally thought the food was better at Orale and they are a lot more customer-friendly. Just my two cents! I definitely plan on visiting Taqueria once the reopening crowd dies down but I definitely see myself chosing Orale over them in the future. The entire time we were eating there we kept saying how this was EXACTLY the kind of Mexican place Jersey City has needed.
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The way they are going about directing traffic (or lack there of) is ludicrous. They do not care that people are just trying to GO HOME! I have asked them to explain what route I should take to access my block and I've recieved a variety of answers. Last night I intercepted 3 officers before one of them told me to just drive through the cones. After doing that I hit another blocked intersection where the officer makes me explain myself and then tells me if I go in a direction different than what I'm telling him I'll mess up my car and get a ticket. This morning I had to run back home amd went back to the intersection I was allowed through last night and an officer refused to let me in again and refused to give me an alternate route despite me stating I just want to get to my own house! After stating a few choice expletives I just drove off knowing it would take me 20 minutes to find a way home. The traffic cops are unbelievably rude and unhelpful. I had one joke about charging me $5 for him to move a cone- considering he was the fourth cop I had to intercept just to get home I wasn't exactly in as jovial of a mood as he.
Posted on: 2012/9/11 23:36
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Gone here and enjoyed myself many many times. Never had a problem with customer service or the food. Having worked in the customer service industry for most of my life it sounds like if you're getting shitty service its because you're a shitty customer. If this is the case I fully support Taqueria treating you like the entitled asshole consumer you probably are.
Posted on: 2011/8/31 20:57
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It was on the right hand side of third street right before it intercepts brunswick. I parked right behind a pole that presumably once held a sign declaring the street cleaning schedule for that side. Confirmed it wasn't the street cleaning side by the ones on the other side of the street. I park there all the time and I see other people park there all the time, very random. Been here for two years and there's no indication that you wouldn't be allowed to park there. It was right between the corner and someone's driveway (which I wasn't blocking or even in a 2 foot range of). It really looks like the meter maid decided to just pull a ticket out of their ass and see if I'd pay it.
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I apologize, I know this has probably been addressed but for some reason I can't find the thread I'm thinking of. This morning I got a ticket for parking on third and brunswick (on the correct side for street cleaning), was not in the yellow, and nowhere near the curb. The ticket said "26-29 parking prohibited in designated areas". I took pictures on my cell phone showing that there was no indication that it was prohibited. Am I wasting my time or has anyone successfully fought a ticket without having to show up in court and waste hours of their life because JC parking authority sucks?
Posted on: 2011/4/25 20:17
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I had no idea anything was even in there until I happened to look in when I was walking by. They need to take advantage of the location.
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I agree that not all of the movies have a mass appeal- however I know there are many times where I considered seeing a classic movie there just because the theatre itself adds to the ambience and contributes to the viewing experience of the film. Additionally- super cheap tickets and concessions! Love it.
I don't expect them to show recent films but I do agree that they could benefit by adding some more films to their roster. I don't doubt there is an audience for the classics but I definitely think they could get more creative with the film selections and get a bigger draw. That being said I am totally appreciative of the work the volunteers put in and that the theatre is still standing. It'd be really great to see the renovation of the theatre completed and be able to make it into a self sustaining business.
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Britta- Its what I always used so now I'm just accustomed to the taste. I don't know how much it filters but I know I can't handle drinking water straight from the tap here knowing what kind of crap is in the ground. Of course it could be filtering nothing but at least I have the illusion of peace of mind.
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Sorry- my post got moved and I had LSP in the original subject. Thanks for answering! I've been dying to run off all the holiday meals but I hate running in the street.
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Does anyone know how snow removal for the park walkways goes? I figured after the blizzard, snow removal for the park wouldn't be a priority. Anyone been over there recently? Is it okay for running or are the walkways still icy/snow covered?
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I never had bad service there,was just a bit confused on procedure my first time there but no problem after that. Like someone said above- you barely have time to interact with them to get rude service! Unless you need your hand held while you hem and haw over the menu. All you have to do is tell them what you want and sit down!
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That's how I took it. God forbid anyone credit NJ with producing anything cool. Also- I've read about this place in a few fashion blogs. It seems that they are bringing in bloggers to drum up publicity yet it's exclusive so no one ever gives an address. What's the point of writing about it then?
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Re: Soho's What Goes Around Comes Around’s 10,000 Square-Foot Jersey City Vintage Fashion Warehouse |
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Is this place open to the public? I've heard of it before but I always got the impression it was exclusive to people in the film/fashion industry and not just a place you can walk into.
What the hell does "technically in New Jersey but not really" mean?
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I get delivery from Paratha Junction a lot. I usually think it's great and it comes within 30-40 minutes. I ordered on Halloween and it ended up taking almost an hour and a half and there was something off about the food. Not necessarily bad but it just wasn't as good as it usually is- also not as warm. This is the first time that's happened though- usually I love everything I get (I've only tried the veggie items though). Their Malai Kofta is great.
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Anyone have any recommendations for best vegetarian chinese food in JC? I've tried Hoboken Cottage and thought it was great but it seems like the delivery takes awhile.
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Yep, same way culinary school enrollment is up from shows like Top Chef and the food network. Just because it's not your cup of tea doesn't mean shows like this aren't influencing the rest of the population that's watching them. Also a good point being made about lessening the stigma of boy's dancing. I don't watch any of the dancing/singing competition shows but I'm not going to be ignorant enough to assume no one else is taking an active interest as a result of them being so popular.
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Obviously, lard isn't vegetarian. Spider is correct though because I have tried to order other items and they've informed me what is and isn't veg. If you ask them they will tell you what is made without lard.
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My only issue with this is its reeeeaaalllyyy easy to make a crappy tofu scramble. I feel like that's how people get turned off to tofu in general, they had it once and it was tasteless and then they never try it again. I would trust Skinner's Loft to do this however! I think that's the only non-vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to that has actually done tofu right. I know it's not JC but if you ever get the chance I highly recommend Su in Edgewater (by the Trader Joes). Great veg restaurant and wonderful service, brought plenty meat eaters there who absolutely loved it and wanted to go again.
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Great festival last night! The flat fee for beer was a great draw.
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Taqueria- I absolutely love the cactus tacos, avocado tostada, and occasionally they have a special (at least once a week I think- I've had it several times) that is a mushrooms fried quesadilla- it's phenomenal.
I really want to try Hard Grove because veggie friendly cuban food is unheard of but I just can't bring myself to go after all the crappy reviews. Another favorite is second st bakery- eggplant special is AMAZING and I'm pretty sure there is some sort of crack in their pizza bread logs that make them taste so good. Also like another said above, the stuffed rolls are awesome. My favorite Indian place to order from is Pathara Junction- they deliver pretty late (I believe 11?) and I've loved everything I've gotten from there.
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Seconding Skinner's Loft- Their nori crusted tofu is GREAT. Their pumpkin polenta is good as well.
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For the vegans- I totally forgot but was reminded today when I went- Wonder Bagels has tofu cream cheese and it's totally delicious. I'm not even vegan but it's yummy and I generally try to avoid dairy so I always get it. They have veggie and scallion options.
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Thanks for bringing this thread up again- I wanted to know if any other veggies had checked out Hard Grove Cafe's selection? I read terrible reviews but has anyone gone recently? I never see veg options at a cuban place so I desperately want it to be good but all the reviews I read are horrible. :(
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No one was arguing except whoever got personally offended that no one wants to haul their ass over to Greenville or the heights to go shopping at their tile store and Radioshack. Evidently if everyone leaves their own neighborhood to go shopping downtown, the downtown residents are supposed to compensate by going shopping in Greenville. This seems like the logical conclusion to only the people who live in Not Downtown. Then again these are the same people complaining on a DowntownJC forum about everyone on the thread only shopping downtown.
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I've been eating FAKE fruits and vegetables this entire time??!!
You realize we have 2 retailers on Newark Ave that do the same thing right? Tender Shoots Farms and another one that I can't remember the name of. I go there all the time since the produce is cheaper than it is at the super market. And they are open year round. Next?
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Considering there is already a thread going on how many farmer's markets downtown has this year there would be no reason for anyone to go to the heights for their farmer's market.
Garden State News is just a mini-mart with magazines. How is this enticing??
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Why would someone who lives downtown go to Greenville to shop?
Shouldn't you be blaming the people in your neighborhood for shopping downtown as opposed to bitching at downtown people for not going out of their way to shop in Greenville??? I think there might be a lack of air flow in your mom's basement. You make absolutely no sense.
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Thanks for the info!
Posted on: 2010/6/12 1:28
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Downtown/Grove St region is where I am at but I'm okay with anything in the general JC/N Bergen/Hoboken area.
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Planning on going and a 2-3 week road trip over the summer and want to get my car checked out thoroughly prior to. Anyone have experience with a good reliable mechanic in the area for this sort of thing?
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