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Re: Whole Foods in JC?

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I must have missed the 2.8M condo sold in Newark.

I must have missed the NYT and other publications giving Newark restaurants reviews like the ones for Satis and 30 Acres.

I must have missed Newark having nearly all the tallest buildings in the state.

I must have missed all the variety of newer establishments in Newark, from Michael Kors to Barcade to the Beer Garden to Pole Position.

I must have missed how Newark has a miles long riverfront promendade that can be used to walk to neighboring cities.

Should I go on? Should I cite the crime? Because if you try to throw in Greenville it won't be pretty for Newark.

Comparing Jersey City and Newark is like comparing Chicago and Detroit. Both have their issues, but one has a hugely vibrant and prosperous core and the other does not.

The "Newark isn't that bad" types are just concerned with the ascendance of Jersey City as the state's biggest and most important city. Newark has an airport, pastel de nata, and now Whole Foods, and then a wasteland. Doesn't even come close to what we have.

Clearly, Whole Foods owes you a supermarket. How dare they miss all that stuff.

Posted on: 2013/10/10 18:24

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Re: NY TIMES: Have New Yorkers finally discovered Jersey City?

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Hmmm, I wonder where I'll move to when I get priced out of DT... The Heights? Bayonne?

Harrison.

Posted on: 2013/8/16 15:35

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Re: NY TIMES: Have New Yorkers finally discovered Jersey City?

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You guys, this means only a few more trend pieces until Jersey City is truly, unquestionably relevant. Nice work.

Posted on: 2013/8/16 15:34

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Re: Storefronts on Newark Ave

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I am sorry to hear about your delicate sensibilities. Have you ever set food in Key Foods? What there is expired exactly?

also, I wish your property values nothing but the best. When are you planning on selling?

After Sandy, Key Foods had to toss a bunch of meat that was probably no longer legally saleable because of the power outage. Got myself like 12 packages of hot dogs from the dumpster. I should have gone for more. You look at 12 packages of hot dogs in your freezer and it seems like you'll never get through them all. But throw a couple hot dog parties and where does that leave you?

I miss those trash dogs.

Posted on: 2013/8/2 18:40

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Re: Storefronts on Newark Ave

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Good plan. Lets tear down the one building with character on Newark and replace it with pavers, when Grove Plaza is literally 2 blocks away. Thank God not everyone is allowed to be an urban planner.

I think it's an excess of character on Newark Ave that has ruffled everyone's fedoras.

Posted on: 2013/8/2 17:09

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

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There is some interesting articles on expanding the HBLR into Staten Island, with the idea of connecting the island to PATH to quicken the commute.

Proposal to create West Shore Light Rail on Staten Island needs big-time supporters
http://www.silive.com/westshore/index ... proposal_needs_big-t.html

Staten Island Economic Development Corporation 'not giving up' on West Shore Light Rail
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/ ... giving_up_on_west_sh.html

Staten Island Week 2013: Mayoral Campaign Could Get Long-Delayed Light Rail Lines Back On Track
http://www.ny1.com/content/top_storie ... -rail-lines-back-on-track

Proposed Map
http://www.siedc.org/Capital-Projects/west-shore-light-rail

In our region's insane, balkanized transit reality, wouldn't this route from Staten Island to NYC require three fares on three separate commuter lines?

Posted on: 2013/7/25 15:32

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Re: Maxwell's coming to JC?

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Todd Abramson did an interview about Maxwell's on WFMU's Aerial View last night. He suggested JC fits the criteria for his next venture but he didn't confirm his plans.

New York Magazine published a great oral history of the venue this week.

Posted on: 2013/7/24 13:48

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Re: Greenpoint's WORD Bookstore coming to Jersey City

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The bookstore should be open by September

Some pictures from the Klosterman reading in that article as well.

Posted on: 2013/7/11 15:05

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Re: Maxwell's coming to JC?

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Such good news. It's not quite transporting Maxwell's brick by brick to Newark Ave but it's the next best thing.

If the new mayor is serious about rebranding Jersey City as a cultural destination he would do well to make sure this project doesn't get suspended in build-out and inspections for the length of his term.

Posted on: 2013/7/11 14:43

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Re: Films in Van Vorst

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I went to Argo a couple weeks ago and I was really impressed by the set up. Keep up the great work.

Posted on: 2013/7/11 14:34

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Re: Greenpoint's WORD Bookstore coming to Jersey City

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WSJ: A New Jersey 'Destination for Books'

According the article, WORD will open on July 9th. The grand opening will feature a reading by Chuck Klosterman.

Posted on: 2013/4/8 21:34

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Re: No more taxpayer funding for the Loew's, Jersey City mayor says

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Meanwhile in Flatbush.

Posted on: 2013/4/5 17:33

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Re: What's going there?

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JCbiscuit wrote:
oh crap. been meaning to call that number on the fence and ask about the indian head. figured I had plenty of time because, you know....Jersey City.

I know what you mean. I emailed the real estate group about five times in the last year to see if I could call dibs on it from whoever bought the building. Never heard back, which I'm not that surprised by.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 15:47

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Re: What's going there?

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Is the facade still there? I would hate for that weird Indian head to have been trashed.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 14:45

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Re: Greenpoint's WORD Bookstore coming to Jersey City

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An article on the new location in Shelf Awareness, a publishing newsletter. They plan to have a cafe and host frequent events.

Posted on: 2013/1/14 17:16

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Re: Greenpoint's WORD Bookstore coming to Jersey City

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There's Tachair, right up Newark ave.

Posted on: 2013/1/11 16:43

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WORD Bookstore

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In the space next to Roman Nose.

WORD Jersey City
123 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-763-6611

http://wordbookstores.com

Posted on: 2013/1/11 15:57

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Re: Synergy Gym perhaps on the market?

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Synergy is closed for good as of this morning. The gate is down, the lights are off and there's a note inside the window citing Hurricane Sandy damages as the reason. Club Metro on Washington is honoring all current memberships.

Posted on: 2012/12/10 15:32

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Re: Interior Decorator

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Beekman Lane on Jersey Ave.

Posted on: 2012/10/5 14:56

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Re: Razza - in old Bar Majestic space

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Walked by last night out of curiosity and ended up staying for dinner. We got a standard margherita and a farm pizza, which had fennel and onion. The pizza was really good. Brick oven style with good balance of cheeses and thin dough. The crust made the whole pie. It's slightly burnt and crispy, similar to Franny's in Prospect Heights or Porta Pizza in Asbury. The other pizzas on the menu looked good and ranged from about $12.50 to $16 for an 11" pie. They also had a bread order on the menu (?) which I assume was pretty special but I wasn't about to pay for it. There were a few beers and wine as well.
It's not a cheap slice, but definitely one of the best pizzas I've had in town. Also the interior looks nice. It's essentially the same layout as Bar Majestic but with a big oven in the back and the booths have been replaced by small tables. That space more inviting now that they opened it up. Service was excellent and the owner came up to thank us for trying it on opening night. We'll be back.

Posted on: 2012/10/4 15:45

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Orale Mexican Kitchen

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Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
www.oralemk.com
Facebook page

Saw signs for this place on Grove street, two doors down from Buon Appetito. The market for Mexican food in JC is getting pretty crowded.

Posted on: 2012/9/26 17:02

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Re: Save the Food Trucks of Jersey City

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From Home by the Range's facebook page:

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I regret to inform everyone that effective immediately I will no longer be serving lunch in Jersey City. Unfortunately, a variety of factors including moving to a new location, low demand (as a result) and expiring permits have led me to this decision. I want to thank everyone in Jersey City who has supported me and the Home By The Range brand since 2011!

It seems the city's punitive food truck ordinance continues to have its desired effect. You know it's bad when NYC's permits seem workable as an alternative.

Posted on: 2012/9/20 13:04

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Re: Nick's Village Pizzeria

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I saw signs on the window that say this place is turning into an Italian restaurant called "Roman Nose." Anyone have any more info?

Posted on: 2012/8/26 1:41

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Re: 297 grove street

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Did that landlord finally budge? I've heard the rates for the commercial space in that building are astronomical.

Posted on: 2012/6/11 17:38

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Re: DENTIST office: SANG HOON PAEK (P & S Dental LLC)

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I went to Dr. Paek for a long overdue cleaning last month. It was one of my more pleasant experiences at the dentist. Everyone there is friendly and helpful.

Posted on: 2012/5/9 14:59

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Re: Powerhouse Arts District developer wants to eliminate on-site affordable housing

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JerseyCityFrankie wrote:
All eyes on the City Council I guess. This will be a nice way for them to show who's side they are on. Either way they go they will upset one group or another, I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

The City Council already has a terrible record when it comes to supporting the arts community and the principles of its "Arts" district. How they vote on this agreement does not change that. No one should take much solace in the idea that council might not yield any further concessions in this already tragic episode. That even some council members have "reluctantly" voiced support for the agreement is disappointing.

Posted on: 2012/5/9 14:52

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

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I was under the impression that the weekend schedule is due to the WTC construction. I overheard a train operator say the PA won't be able to operate all four lines on weekends, or fully upgrade the apparently dying signal system, until the tower is done. And even then, it's not a priority.

Posted on: 2012/5/8 16:33

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Re: Why do you live in Jersey City?

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ianmac47 wrote:
So basically everyone would select the check box "Financial reasons"

I'm here for the pithy message board commentary.

Posted on: 2012/4/10 14:43

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Re: Ducky's and Dumplings

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I walked by it the other night and the little girl was making a break for it. One of the owners ran and grabbed her before she got too far down the street, but it seems like it probably happens pretty frequently.

I haven't been tempted to go back after my first visit. The family tableau was kind of novel as performance art at first but the baby screaming and crying was awful. Also it took about half an hour to get four dumplings, in large part because no one bothered to notice the completed order behind the counter for 15 minutes.

Posted on: 2012/4/4 17:02

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Re: Trash bags lined up for pickup aren't the loveliest part of Jersey City's Journal Square

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Toonces wrote:

Well, it's good that the article got some action (presumably), but wouldn't it be nice if someone with a moderate amount of common sense recognized this would be a problem, BEFORE they started dumping this trash on the curb every day? Or is that wishful thinking...?

You don't have to look real hard in this city to find developers and property managers with no common sense. How else could Newport have happened?

Posted on: 2012/4/4 16:45

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