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Re: Liberty State Park advocates fighting state bill, ballot measure they say will harm park
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The article says 200 people showed up for the demonstrations. I think that is the most people I have ever seen in the park outside of major holidays, such as the 4th of July. Even on weekends, you would be hard pressed a group of 200 people, outside of tourists making their way to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.


You should go more often. On weekends when the weather is nice, there are far more people than that in the park. Check the playground and the picnic areas. Check the kite-flying fields and the 9/11 memorial. You'll count more than 200 in no time.



The far-southern end is filled with picnicking families every weekend. That crowd easily surpasses 200.

Posted on: 2016/2/16 16:54
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Re: BURGER EATERY on 1st & Erie
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Why don't you people lay off. What product do you put out there for consumers to rank on. Who can we check with to see how productive you are at your job. Give the guy a chance. Those who can, do! Those who can't, JC list


Seriously. This is why we can't have nice things.

Posted on: 2016/1/8 17:02
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Re: Christie Falling (and you don't want to be below when he does)
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Governor Christie is up to 2nd place in New Hampshire.


Real Clear Politics has Christie in 3rd in NH with Cruz right behind him. If Cruz wins Iowa and Christie does as poorly in Iowa as expected Cruz will shoot right past him in NH.

I dislike all the Republicans but I despise Christie. I hope all manner of misfortunes befall him.


I guess you oppose any moderate Republican, and are looking towards making NJ even more highly taxed. I disagree, but wishing personal harm upon someone who you disagree personally is sad. I'm not an Obama fan, but I certainly don't wish ill will on he or his family.


only in this bonkers political climate could Christie be called "moderate."

Posted on: 2016/1/7 4:35
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Re: BURGER EATERY on 1st & Erie
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Pro tip:
Order their special sauce on the side, and use it to dip your fries.

Also, today's fries are crispier and hotter and deliciouser. I haven't tried the truffle fries, just the plain. Dipped in the burger sauce that's not on my burger.

Heaven.

Posted on: 2016/1/2 19:38
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Re: Has Raval Closed Down?
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http://blacktieandflipflops.com/2015/12/26/k-a-g/

Also, confirmed by chef David Viana on his Facebook page.[/quote

re: The Kitchen closing.
Every time I went, there was a wait to get in. How could a (seemingly) consistently crowded place be forced to close?
sort of reminds me of box...it was successful and then whuff - it's gone


I think you are confusing Box for Ox. Box was a lackluster Asian fusion restaurant in a town saturated with them. Their recent closing was due to two sides of the same family joining forces behind a new, revamped version of More. On the other hand, Ox was a GREAT restaurant that imploded due to a disagreement between the owners/partners.
yes, i was thinking of ox


I thought Ox imploded because the buildings department made them jump through a year full of increasingly expensive hoops before they could open.

keep in mind that the space was always a restaurant, yet suddenly Ox was required to rebuild entirely - and repeatedly - to "bring it to code."

translation: that brown envelope you slipped us wasn't fat enough.

they never had a chance.


Definitely not the case. The partners had a difference of opinion on where to take the restaurant. The chef (also a partner) has a serious difference with the other owners/partners and they simply closed down. There is a thread about it and, if memory serves me right, someone (perhaps her) chimed in here about the situation.


From what I've heard, it's a little from column A, a little from column B.


The irony is that the former chef de cuisine of Raval was the former chef of Ox


I fail to see the irony in your statement. Are you under the mistaken impression that Raval has closed? Or, what exactly is ironic about the former chef of Ox now being the chef de cuisine at Raval?


That the reason Ox closed was because the chef had a difference of opinion, and now it seems the same chef is having the same issue with the executive chef/owners of Raval. I may have misunderstood the situation.


Since Raval is only closed for renovations, it appears you have indeed misunderstood the situation, along with the meaning of irony.

Posted on: 2015/12/31 20:48
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Re: Has Raval Closed Down?
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Monroe wrote:
http://blacktieandflipflops.com/2015/12/26/k-a-g/

Also, confirmed by chef David Viana on his Facebook page.[/quote

re: The Kitchen closing.
Every time I went, there was a wait to get in. How could a (seemingly) consistently crowded place be forced to close?
sort of reminds me of box...it was successful and then whuff - it's gone


I think you are confusing Box for Ox. Box was a lackluster Asian fusion restaurant in a town saturated with them. Their recent closing was due to two sides of the same family joining forces behind a new, revamped version of More. On the other hand, Ox was a GREAT restaurant that imploded due to a disagreement between the owners/partners.
yes, i was thinking of ox


I thought Ox imploded because the buildings department made them jump through a year full of increasingly expensive hoops before they could open.

keep in mind that the space was always a restaurant, yet suddenly Ox was required to rebuild entirely - and repeatedly - to "bring it to code."

translation: that brown envelope you slipped us wasn't fat enough.

they never had a chance.


Definitely not the case. The partners had a difference of opinion on where to take the restaurant. The chef (also a partner) has a serious difference with the other owners/partners and they simply closed down. There is a thread about it and, if memory serves me right, someone (perhaps her) chimed in here about the situation.


From what I've heard, it's a little from column A, a little from column B.

Posted on: 2015/12/31 13:17
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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)
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a flood of people coming out of the WTC PATH station this evening, as the loudspeaker announces no service between JSQ and Newark, due to a signal failure.

I get to track level, and the conductor shouts, "this train IS going to Newark!"

once again, the Port Authority's left hand has no idea what its right hand is doing.

Posted on: 2015/12/29 0:18
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Re: Has Raval Closed Down?
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Monroe wrote:
http://blacktieandflipflops.com/2015/12/26/k-a-g/

Also, confirmed by chef David Viana on his Facebook page.[/quote

re: The Kitchen closing.
Every time I went, there was a wait to get in. How could a (seemingly) consistently crowded place be forced to close?

Posted on: 2015/12/27 14:15
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Re: BURGER EATERY on 1st & Erie
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Had my first burger eatery burger last night, and it won't be my last.

I kept it simple: single patty cheeseburger with lettuce-tomato-pickle, but no condiments; order of plain fries.

My order was ready in under 10 minutes.

Burger was pink and juicy and well-seasoned. Fries were soft but not soggy. Bill for both: $10-ish, which is pretty much what I drop every time I pick up a meal in DTJC, give or take a couple bucks.


Hey has anyone tried the vegetarian burger? It looked more interesting than the usual veggie fare.

Posted on: 2015/12/23 15:08
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Re: Burger opening Mon 12/21 on 1st & Erie
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I think there is a market in JC for mediocrity, when formatted a certain way (kind of trendy/cute space).

They could differentiate themselves immediately if they operate as a late night kind of place. Actually, they would probably do quite well if they did that.


I agree, it seems to me that most of the new DTJC craves mediocrity as long as it's shiny and new.

If they're open past 10, neighbors are gonna have a hissy fit.


Eh. Toricos is open til 11 in the summertime, and we survive.

Posted on: 2015/12/22 21:53
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Re: Burger opening Mon 12/21 on 1st & Erie
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This place has been opened for an hour. Is somebody going to chime in with an actual review? Or shall we continue to ponder the what-ifs for another three pages?

Posted on: 2015/12/21 17:02
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Re: Pancakes for Weekend Brunch in JC? Tired of Brownstone....
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The ricotta pancakes at GP's are amazing.

Posted on: 2015/12/7 4:12
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Re: 33rd Street suspended after woman killed by train
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This was yesterday.


WNYC just now announced that 33rd street trains are suspended because of a woman struck, so unless it happened 2 days in a row...

Posted on: 2015/12/5 22:08
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Re: 700 Grove
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100% agree with Fat Ass over here.

As a construction guy, I get to look at the new buildings with a bit more of a discerning eye than John Q. I gotta say, we're blighting out own neighborhoods with these new construction catastrophes. They're going to be our childrens' burden to bear.

Take a look at the "Gannon" over on first. Walk through one of the slapped together units they're trying to unload for 7 figures. Marvel at the unnecessary soffits, the uneven tile, the dozens of patches in the bathroom ceilings where the rockers went over the vents and played guess and patch trying to find them again.

You think it's going to stop at the surface? lol



Omigod the Gannon. Hilariously boneheaded layouts (guest bedrooms the exact width of a bed; about an inch of clearance between the open oven door and the kitchen island; that weird spaceship blue light that circles the living rooms across the top of the molding).

Plus zero amenities.

Not surprised it's still mostly empty.

Posted on: 2015/11/19 6:03
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Re: Tennis Lessons in Hamilton Park
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Anybody know what's the scoop with private schools "reserving" the HP tennis courts? I thought it was 1st come 1st served for 1hr, period. My daughter was playing in a court today that said it was reserved at like 3:30 by the Montessori school. Even 10 minutes before that time 2 men just walked into their court and started setting up. The girls were intimidated and left, but were pretty annoyed.


Yeah. Uh-uh. That's a whole lotta NOPE right there.

Posted on: 2015/11/7 3:22
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Re: Take your ID to the polls
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I did report it.

They asked for my ID to look me up in the book. She asked the person in front of me too.


totally illegal. glad you reported it.

Posted on: 2015/11/3 16:58
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Re: Microphone/speaker rental for wedding ceremony
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You're very welcome. And congratulations!

Posted on: 2015/11/2 21:51
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Re: Microphone/speaker rental for wedding ceremony
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Guitar Bar in Hoboken has portable PA systems for rent. I've used them quite a few times (should just buy my own at this point).

Posted on: 2015/11/2 19:30
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Re: NO RESTAURANT AT 61 ERIE STREET
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This person apparently didn't learn from their first post about this. The hysteria is laughable and detracts from actual issues.

Seriously, lol at some of this shit.

That said, it is pretty silly that prato seems to continue to put the cart before the horse. If they wanted a restaurant so bad, why the hell did they open up shop in a location not zoned for it? It's not exactly as if Erie is a street with a ton of traffic - foot or car - in the prime dinner hours, or even lunch tbqh. Why screw with everything instead of just picking a better location?


Right? It's like the Prato people thought, "maybe if we just get a toe-hold..."

But then, they've got traction on this zoning ordinance, so maybe they're not so silly after all.

As a neighbor who will be sandwiched evenly between Bell & Grey and whatever bar Prato becomes in the future, this zoning change will not please me AT ALL.

And this time the OP isn't that over-the-top in his/her hysteria. Newark Ave has become a real sh*tshow overnight, with the first block of Erie hot on its douchebaggy heels.

Posted on: 2015/10/28 22:55
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Re: Jersey City announces plan to plant 2,020 trees citywide by year 2020
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Sure, my point is that these measures are totally feasible. It aint the 1970s, anymore, Yvonne.


Two years ago, the city laid a tree using a simple curb cut virtually on top of my gas and sewer line. And less than 3 feet away from my neighbor's laterals. Plus the mains are within 3 feet of the curb.

I don't assume the DPW or contractors laying the trees know what they are doing.

Yvonne is raising valid concerns on this issue - 70's or not.


Just last year, the city cut down 5 healthy 40-year old Linden trees along the south side of Manilla, between 1st and 2nd. (The roots had destroyed the sidewalk). They they planted 5 (I think red maple?) trees in their place, and did absolutely nothing to maintain them. Flash-forward one growing season, and 3 of the 5 trees have died.

I too have doubts that the city can or will maintain two thousand new trees.

Posted on: 2015/10/26 2:43
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Re: Jersey City announces plan to plant 2,020 trees citywide by year 2020
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Jersey City residents plan to stand idly by as 2020 trees die by 2021.

Posted on: 2015/10/24 4:47
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Re: Thirty Acres Restaurant- Jersey Avenue
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I'm surprised our community did not continue to support them. I thought JC loves small business. Talk about throwing them under the bus. Your husband and your boys loved them! But, in the end, JC businesses come and go...come and go... On and on!


Nobody claimed their love for this place was unconditional. My one condition was that they stay somewhat within my budget. They didn't. I fell out of love.

You know what they say. There's a broken heart for every overpriced entree in downtown.

Posted on: 2015/10/24 4:45
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Re: What is up with RIVEREDGE MANAGEMENT?
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Is the entire building without power?

This guy is breaking the law. Report him to the city ASAP.

And document EVERYTHING.


Posted on: 2015/10/14 13:38
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Re: Jersey City Proposes Legislation to Legalize Airbnb
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I guess JC needs another form of revenue after the demise of traffic light cameras.

If they are going to implement it, I hope that they have a provision that both the renter and airbnb will be subject to a hefty fine for anyone staying in a nonconforming location (such as a multifamily / condo etc for which the owner in the case of a rental / or the association for a coop/condo hasn't approved).


It isn't airBnB's business to police whether hosts are breaking their lease agreements. Typically this is grounds for lease termination. It is the landlords legal responsibility to adjust to this trend edit their de facto lease agreements if they have not already.


Spineless response - so blame the association or building owner for not being the gestapo. Airnbnb should be proactive in making sure their users are in compliance. Its like being a pimp and saying they are not responsible for what goes on. Give me a break.



That isn't only what it's like. It's AirBnB's business model.

Posted on: 2015/10/12 17:17
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Re: PATH-Weary Jersey City Wants to Build a Pedestrian Bridge to Manhattan
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Why not tie hundreds of helium balloons to ourselves and we can float over the river?


And look damn adorable doing it.

Posted on: 2015/10/9 17:38
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Re: Trader Joe's to open in Hoboken
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I still can't believe that this is the location they chose in JC/Hoboken. Oh well. I think somewhere around the Grove Path, in the base of a high rise, would have been a superior location for them, driving more volume with greater density in an almost identical demographic to northern Hoboken. I could be completely wrong with that hypothesis. I guess this probably means Jersey City won't be getting a TJ's.


The store will have a large underground parking garage, and this area is pretty easy to access by car. Plus it's close-ish to the light rail / JC Heights, and all of that new development in the back of Hoboken.

This location is not convenient for ME (damn them), but it does make sense.

Posted on: 2015/10/9 17:20
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Re: Thirty Acres Restaurant- Jersey Avenue
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Darn those pesky customers.... they fell for the over priced food when they could bring their own wine, but we lost them when we started to sell our overpriced wine selections with $75 per seat pairings. They recognized the problems, did nothing to adjust their pretentious attitudes and they are out of business. There are plenty of byob restaurants still in business after many years in JC and Hoboken... sad truth is they lost their heart and desire to keep the business going. Nothing wrong with that, but blaming customer tastes and the cost of labor when you have a culinary school in J Sq seem slightly self serving, if you excuse the pun.


Also, I am sick of these people with there BYOB . You can't survive on BYOB. You don't have a license your F'd for the most part.


It would seem facts are your enemy... Many, many restaurants survive, even thrive, by embracing BYOB. There are at least three places in JC that are still BYOB and doing just fine (Abbondanza continues to get packed, as is the case with Madame Claude) and there are many such places in NYC, including some that have been around for a LONG time. The excellent Tartine comes to mind, well over 20 years, still going strong, with people usually lined up outside for dinner and brunch, and you also have the very good Lucali in BK still getting TONS of foot traffic, with ridiculously long waits on some nights.


When 30 Acres was BYOB, I was happy to pony up the $$ for good food. When it shifted over, and as chunk of my bill was for booze, they lost me as a customer.

Posted on: 2015/10/7 20:21
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Re: Turn on the Heat!!!
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Oh for heaven's sake. It is the first week of October. Close your windows and put on a sweater. If the problem persists into November, you've received a lot of good advice on this thread.

Posted on: 2015/10/7 20:19
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Re: Using your car alarm to find your car at 5:40am?
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maybe next time he can find his car by following the smell of smoke?

suggests the armchair tough guy who fantasizes about doing this sort of thing far too often.

Posted on: 2015/10/1 14:45
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Re: Carrino Provisions
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third_street_hats wrote:
They're turning the front space into a bar with TV's for SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS.

https://instagram.com/p/8BcXvpqvxi/


Oh swell. That'll quiet down the neighborhood.

Posted on: 2015/9/24 19:33
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