tamard wrote:
Over the years we have used various local cleaning services on a bi-weekly basis. They all start out fantastic but after a few months or so.... they all seem to become lazy and careless. We've had some doozies resulting in a shattered toilet, cracked laptop screen and a hole in the wall!

Can anyone recommend a reliable and consistent cleaning service that you've used for a long time? A service that is bonded/insured is a must. Looking forward to responses or PMs.
Thanks!

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slim26 wrote:

So instead of a restaurant, flower shop, popular deli, and a failed store -- we get a bank and an office.

You mean, instead of four failed stores.

Also note that Fulop's vaunted plan to extremely limit chains downtown would not prevent the media company from opening.

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slim26 wrote:
I'm a big fan of Buffalo Wild Wings, unfortunately you need to drive to Seacucus for that.

Over the past week or so, I have heard two or three people raving about the wings at BWW. I have visited two different locations (not in this area) and have not been impressed, at all. I don't get the love for this place. If nothing else, I think it shows that anything above mediocre will do well in this area, given the poor choices. I honestly don't know of many good places where to get wings in this area, even after visiting many, many bars, pubs and restaurants. Locally: Talde and Bon Chon are good, and so is Cluck U. Regionally: Pok Pok (in Brooklyn) has good wings, any Korean fried chicken place (especially when ordering drumsticks) is good, Atomic Wings is decent (are they still around?) and I have had good wings at a few local bars/pubs (Jack Demsey's, on 33rd, stands out, and the Lincoln Park Bar and Grill, on 56th and 9th Ave)

We just don't have good wings in this area, and BWW is sub par. Outside of this area, but close enough: Quaker Steak & Lube (a new location opened recently in Edison) and Moriarty's in Philadelphia. In fact, I have had chicken wings all over the world, and I don't think I have ever had better wings than the ones in Moriarty's: the wings are PERFECT (huge, meaty, moist) and their fries are good, with a ton of really good draft beer choices.

Personally I like the variety of sauces they have at BWW. I haven't been disappointed unless you the wings come out and aren't fresh. Also as an avid sports fan, I like the environment to watch a game (or fight). If there was one in this area, it would clean up for sure.

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slim26 wrote:
I'm a big fan of Buffalo Wild Wings, unfortunately you need to drive to Seacucus for that.

Over the past week or so, I have heard two or three people raving about the wings at BWW. I have visited two different locations (not in this area) and have not been impressed, at all. I don't get the love for this place. If nothing else, I think it shows that anything above mediocre will do well in this area, given the poor choices. I honestly don't know of many good places where to get wings in this area, even after visiting many, many bars, pubs and restaurants. Locally: Talde and Bon Chon are good, and so is Cluck U. Regionally: Pok Pok (in Brooklyn) has good wings, any Korean fried chicken place (especially when ordering drumsticks) is good, Atomic Wings is decent (are they still around?) and I have had good wings at a few local bars/pubs (Jack Demsey's, on 33rd, stands out, and the Lincoln Park Bar and Grill, on 56th and 9th Ave)

We just don't have good wings in this area, and BWW is sub par. Outside of this area, but close enough: Quaker Steak & Lube (a new location opened recently in Edison) and Moriarty's in Philadelphia. In fact, I have had chicken wings all over the world, and I don't think I have ever had better wings than the ones in Moriarty's: the wings are PERFECT (huge, meaty, moist) and their fries are good, with a ton of really good draft beer choices.

jc_dweller wrote:
Duane Reade
McD's
Dunkin Donuts
Subway
Two Boots
Bon Chon
Bank of America
Santander
whatever that bank is on Newark & Jersey
H&R Block

Am I missing something? How do 10 stores merit such a law that will surely harm landlords who need stable rents (and who can blame them for wanting high rents) and will disallow us from shopping in stores that we may well want/like?

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DTNJC wrote:
Tips are not included with Uber X. With the current rate cuts, if customers don't tip most drivers are rating customer lower which makes it harder in the future to get a ride.
You will start to notice that your ride request and cancellations are more frequent with a lower rider rating.

This. This is bulsh!t. I know this is how it's going to end up working and its shite. I tip them when I go to the airport or if i have an odd request, say, a quick pit stop or picking up a friend in route. but for a straight $7 fair, I'm not handing the guy another three bucks for fear of my rating.

And since we're talking about ratings, has anyone noticed the quality of cars and drivers going down? I feel like 3/4 used to be aces but now, it's more like 50/50.

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I just learned something very unsettling today. When you use Uber except for Uber taxi, there is no tip included. I assumed there was - on the profile you fill out when you open an account, you are asked if you want to leave a tip and how much. I was a newbie at the time (I guess we all are) and didn't realize it didn't apply to UberX. One driver today was so distraught about the misunderstanding that she posted a sign in the back of her taxi.

Uber's position is that you don't need to tip since the driver gets a majority of the fare (80%).

Was anyone else under the same misunderstanding? If not, should tipping be customary based on Uber's explanation? I believe in tipping and am usually generous, but this is an entirely different model.

Not that it matters, but adding a 20% tip would negate any savings over other taxis.