I haven't been there personally, I just did a Yelp search because I was surprised by the thought that maybe arcades don't exist anymore?
Anyway, there's Reciprocal NYC, looks like just a few pinball machines:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/reciprocal-nyc-new-york

Another review mentions there being an arcade at the movie theater in Secaucus on the Plaza Dr. (Kerasotes?)

You can check out Yelp more. Its hard to tell but it looks like most are bars with video games rather than arcades for kids that happen to serve alcohol.

Just checking in to see if they opened today? I think they used to open on Easter, back when they used to open... So, I was kind of hopeful that maybe today was the day. Anyone happen to walk by?

Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a make-up artist?

I'd prefer one who would come on site for my wedding in October, but I could consider travel within Hudson County too (wedding in Weehawken so JC/Hoboken/Weehawken would be ideal).

I'd also prefer someone who tends toward a more natural look. Nothing too dramatic, just something that will look nice in photos.

I've been looking online and the prices I've seen have been a little out of my budget. I'd be willing to consider someone who maybe doesn't do wedding make-up professionally (i.e. an amateur or someone looking to get into the business) if their prices are reasonable and I could do a trial to see their work.

Thanks for any suggestions!

(And while I'm at it, I'll take hair suggestions too if you've got them!)

Snow! What a great day to stay in and cook up a big batch of soup!

Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Here's the details. Please forward to anyone that might be interested:

The Great Jersey City SOUP SWAP 2012

Sunday, January 22, 2012
3:30 p.m. to meet and mingle
(BYOB - Feel free to bring wine. Snacks available for purchase from Made with Love)
4:00 p.m. SHARP - SOUP SWAP begins

WHERE: Made with Love Artisan Bakery & Caf?
530 Jersey Avenue (between Columbus & Newark), Jersey City, NJ 07302

Bring 4 Quarts of Your FROZEN Homemade Soup
(divided into single quart containers)
*PLUS*
one or more non-perishable items to donate to the St. Matthew's Food Pantry (canned soup, one-can meals, cereals, peanut butter, tuna, canned tomatoes or sauces, canned fruits or vegetables, and non-perishable milk are all appreciated)

What exactly is a SOUP SWAP?
You bring FOUR single-quart containers of your homemade frozen soup. (Plus your donation to the food pantry.) We will then draw numbers and take turns picking out different soup. You will leave with FOUR 1 quart containers of a wonderful mix of homemade soups. Bring whatever soup you cook best. This can include chili, stews, chowders, and gumbos. Can't be here? You can always assign a proxy to do your soup swapping for you!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! We can never have too many soups to choose from!

The St. Matthew's food pantry serves persons in our community living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses through the Hyacinth Foundation.

For those who like to plan ahead...

Please Save the Date - Soup Swap 2012 will be held January 22, 2012 at Made With Love.

Stay tuned for details and start thinking about what kind of soup you'd like to make!

We ended up choosing a boat that goes around NYC - statue of liberty, etc. I figured the views will be great and our out-of-town guests will really love it. I love that it comes with everything included, taking a lot of pressure off the planning & budgeting.

Now, my next question - does anyone have a recommendation for basic and *affordable* engagement photos? I'd like to just take a few down by the waterfront with the skyline background to kind of go with the theme.

Thanks!

Are you kidding me? I'm a WTC girl, and Wednesday morning at 7:35, 3 33rd St trains came in a row, one was COMPLETELY empty, as if it was just going into service, and then finally the WTC train came and it was packed. Crazy, if you ask me!

I think it's really cool that they responded. I'll definitely give them another try.

I don't know. I loved the margarita pie with the old management (crazy or not, I got delivery and didn't really deal with them).
I ordered a margarita pie under the new management and found it be very - I mean *very* - salty. And I like salt as much as the next American, but this was too salty.
Has anyone else had this experience/ We'll probably give it another chance, but if it is still so salty we'll have to move on to some other place.

Hi, I'm newly engaged (hooray!) and looking at possibly having a JC wedding.

Just thought I'd resurrect this old thread and see if anyone has any new ideas or reviews since this one went quiet. I'm very interested in Loew's, just waiting for a call back. I'm not really into the traditional banquet hall wedding, so I think this is a good unique option.

For those of you who got married Loew's (I think there are a few on this board) - would you please share with me reviews & who you used for catering, flowers, set up, etc.? Either on the thread or through PM.

Thanks!

They were open yesterday (more like a soft opening) and serving up free drinks. I had an iced latte and it was very good. I think they intended to be actually open today.

Very nice place, very friendly, I wish them well.

Quote:

Sounds like a plan. Let us know when they open.

Oh, and save me some cinnamon ice cream too.

She didn't seem too... competent.

If a letter to her works, next we can try an intervention by letter to that woman who is always completely bruised.

I saw your likely culprit walking down Newark Ave around 6 pm tonight, with a big handful of white petunias, dirt still hanging from the bottom.

+1 Maritime Parc

Nice selection, the server was knowledgeable about oysters, nice presentation, neatly shucked.

CatDog - sounds like you got to keep your great soup all to yourself? Hope we'll see you at Soup Swap next year!

I finally dug into one of my Soup Swap soups for dinner. We had the "That's Some Good Soup!" and, yes, it was some great soup! It was potatoes and corn and maybe a little bacon - just perfect, especially piping hot on a cold night.

Looking forward to trying the rest of the soups!

The Duane Reade down at Grove St. at least has lots of pretty clear cameras. JCPD could catch the person if they wanted to.

Thanks everyone! We had a great turnout yesterday, 14 soups to choose from and 2 big boxes of donations to the food pantry. Please check out the photo in today's Jersey Journal!

A few people mentioned hearing about it on JCList, so I'm especially thankful to all the Listers out there!

And for those of you who didn't make it this year I hope you all come out next year!

Some press for Soup Swap:
http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/ ... or-5th-year-this-weekend/

Soup Swap is tomorrow, hope to see you then!

You can just show up! It should be a fun time! Looking forward to seeing you then.

The good news is that the Jets game next Sunday doesn't start until 6:30pm (according to ESPN). So, you can come to Soup Swap and even have time to pre-game before the big game!

Someone sent me this article with tips for freezing soup, it could definitely be helpful for those of you planning to do Soup Swap:

http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Foo ... Freeze-Leftover-Soup.html

Thanks, I think I'm going to take the 80 bus. It seems easy enough. From where I live, to walk to the Grove St. PATH and then walk from J Sq to the court is probably about the same as walking from my house to the cout. If the weather were better, I could walk.

I have another question: Can I wear headphones at jury duty? I was thinking about bringing a movie to watch on my laptop and headphones. Or do you need to be able to hear announcements or something?

Thanks!

We have a PUR filter on our faucet. I think it works pretty well, I drink the water and haven't noticed anything off about the taste or smell.

On the other hand, I think our ice cubes smell funny. We have an automatic ice maker in the freezer, and I think it's because we don't have any filter on the water that's being used to make the ice cubes.

I have jury duty this week. Wednesday, actually, so I'm thinking that maybe when I call in I won't be needed if we get the snowstorm we're expecting.

Has anyone ever taken the jitney up the hill from downtown JC? Does it stop by the courthouse? Where do I get it? How much does it cost? I figured it might be easier than driving.

Thanks!

I love City Acupuncture and it's not too far from the WTC PATH - it's on Fulton St, only a block or two from Broadway. They work on a sliding scale, which is nice too. Their website is cityacuny.com and from the website, it looks like they're opening a NJ office in Bloomfield too.

We've set a date for 2011, the 5th Annual Soup Swap - I hope that we can make it bigger & better than ever before. Please save the date, spread the word, tell your friends - I hope to see you all there!

The Great Jersey City SOUP SWAP 2011

Sunday, January 23, 2011
3:30 p.m. to meet and mingle
(BYOB - Feel free to bring wine. Snacks available for purchase from Made with Love)
4:00 p.m. SHARP - SOUP SWAP begins

WHERE: Made with Love Artisan Bakery & Caf?
530 Jersey Avenue (between Columbus & Newark), Jersey City, NJ 07302

Bring 4 Quarts of Your FROZEN Homemade Soup
(divided into single quart containers)
*PLUS*
one or more non-perishable items to donate to the St. Matthew's Food Pantry (canned soup, one-can meals, cereals, peanut butter, tuna, canned tomatoes or sauces, canned fruits or vegetables, and non-perishable milk are all appreciated)

What exactly is a SOUP SWAP?
You bring FOUR single-quart containers of your homemade frozen soup. (Plus your donation to the food pantry.) We will then draw numbers and take turns picking out different soup. You will leave with FOUR 1 quart containers of a wonderful mix of homemade soups. Bring whatever soup you cook best. This can include chili, stews, chowders, and gumbos. Can't be here? You can always assign a proxy to do your soup swapping for you!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! We can never have too many soups to choose from!

The St. Matthew's food pantry serves persons in our community living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses through the Hyacinth Foundation.

Expanding the inquiry a little bit: Did anyone here ever have LASIK, where did you have it, how did it work out, and what did it cost you?

I'll probably ask my optometrist who they recommend, but I'm thinking about budgeting it into my FSA for next year and I wanted an idea of actual price.

Thanks!

mrasg1 probably meant the one on Newark Ave near the corner of Jersey Ave.