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excellent advice. the last thing anybody wants is for the remaining good places to be infested by haterz from JC.
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Posted on: 2013/8/5 15:22
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The service was notoriously bad too!
Posted on: 2013/8/5 15:17
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Hmm. Agreed. Tried it once for brunch and thought the food was uninspired, at best. If I recall correctly, it wasn't particularly pricey (for brunch) but it was somewhat greasy and the food was not memorable. I would be willing to give it another try if a new chef is coming on board.
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Michael Anthony's has a new owner and new chef - the old chef walked out a couple of days ago... apparently the place is being renovated for a couple of months in time for the fall...
the food can only get better...
Posted on: 2013/8/5 11:12
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Just take her to Marco and Pepe. Great bartender with all the great cocktail fixings...or wine menu....and then if things go right, you can migrate to a table for fine food and conversation.
Posted on: 2013/7/30 0:28
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The Golden Cicada is a great bar. Don't hate.
Posted on: 2013/7/29 18:24
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cicada was open practically the next week after the storm while edward's just opened a week or two ago and tommy two scoops opened this past weekend. i think all cicada did was throw out the awesome 1980's creepy couch and the random macintosh computer and get some new tables and chairs.
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I drove by yesterday and it was open.
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If the neon beer sign in the window of the Golden Cicada is lit, they are open; if it's not, they are closed. The hours are extremely erratic.
Posted on: 2013/7/29 12:01
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Good girl. Avoid Hoboken at all costs. It's gotten worse since you left. The bourgeois attitude is at an all time high.
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But honestly, how can you tell?
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It seems closed since Sandy . . .
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I can't believe that place is still open.
Posted on: 2013/7/28 23:33
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The Golden Cicada on Grand - Where some of the sophisticated down to earth locals hang-out
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I don't know this person at all. We were matched on a dating website and at this point I'm ready to bite the bullet. There's only so much introductory crap I am willing to share with someone I haven't looked upon in real life. It seems like Marc Anthony's and Surf City are the big winners, here, but I am shocked that there aren't more waterfront bars here by now. Don't want to go to Hoboken--ever.
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Pier 13 in Hoboken has the best view and nice grass to lounge on while having a drink... but it gets kinda crowded lately...
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Drinks at the Hyatt means sex afterwards. Henry's on the hudson is the drinks with a view spot. Michael Anthonys has horrible food, but still has a great view. http://www.henrysnj.com/
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pear-shaped As for the original question, lots of good ideas here but I'd need more info to weigh in. Is this a date with someone you really like? B/c that calls for a more fancy cocktails, quiet, candlelit, intimate vibe (maybe VU). Or is this a first meeting with someone you don't yet know if you like? B/c that calls for a more fun, busy vibe (Surf City if you want to go beer, maybe the outdoor lounge area at Maritime Parc if you want wine/cocktails). This is making me realize that JC needs more options that take advantage of the water.
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Water Side- North Bergen .. http://watersiderestaurantandcatering.com/
Chart House- Weehawken ? http://www.chart-house.com/
Posted on: 2013/7/23 16:45
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' went pear shaped ' !! LOL
Posted on: 2013/7/23 16:27
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Charritos in weehawken has excellent view and so does Maritime Parc.
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I'd suggest Michael Anthony's or Surf City. Maritime Parc is a bit more upscale and more of a restaurant. How does a relationship get pear-shaped?
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Henry's not a good first date, place (mallish)... think VU is nice but stuffy... Michael Anthonys Newport, nice view, not sure about the food/table service, but if just drinks, can't be bad... Liberty House?? Maritime Parc over at LSP... of course there is Hoboken waterfront option, stay away from W (distractions) and there is the waterview rooftop Hoboken Bar over on 14th... Have Fun!
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Michael Anthony's will get you a pretty good view.
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I hear that down by the end of Morris Canal Park is a romantic spot for a few quiet beers, lots of folks go down there in the evenings.
Robin.
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If you'd like to sit outside, Surf City and Henry's On The Hudson are options. If you'd like to stay inside with some A/C the Hyatt has some great views. You may also want to consider places in Hoboken.
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Hey all, I am recently returned to JC after my marriage went pear-shaped. I left in 2006, and since then it has just exploded. I am going on a first date on Thursday evening, and the guy asked if we could meet for a drink somewhere on the water. Since back in my day that meant the Starbucks over in Newport, I am at a loss. I am more of an Iron Monkey rooftop person, but I think he wants more of a view. Anyone with thoughts on this? Thanks.
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