I've been here twice and found it to be a nice spot. The beer selection wasn't the greatest at the time, but 902 has the site listed as a distribution point which means that the selection has improved which means I'm more inclined to visit. The only downside for me is that the walk over is down Garfield which is rather bleak looking at the moment. Hopefully the park gets completed and it'll be a bit more pleasant.


What is canvas painting night? I might go and give it a shot...

FYI tomorrow night(Wednesday) is canvas painting night which is always a lot of fun. It attracts lots of ladies due to the hot instructor. This place is up the road from me and it has been a great addition to the hood.

Anyone who asks me ?What?s your favorite interview?? I alway say ?The Pride of the Fourth Battalion?, a post about Jersey City firefighters that went up as a tribute on 9/11. Those few hours I spent with Battalion 4 at Engine 9 and hearing their stories changed my life. Ever since that post I realized that doing this blog was meant to be, that I was meant to meet these wonderful people who make our community so special and tell their story.



For months I?ve been wanting to go back to visit them but time just slipped by. Then recently I started following a new-ish bar in the Bergen-Lafayette area called ?O?Leary?s Publik House? on social media. When I found out that this bar/restaurant was owned by Kevin Hennessey, a local firefighter who also happens to be part of the same Battalion as my Engine 9 crew, I knew I needed to go for a visit. I told Kevin, that he needed to invite my friends from Engine 9 to join the fun! It was time for a reunion.





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