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Ted & Jo’s – Pizza Parlor?
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11/30/2009 Update:
More delicious pizza for Hoboken?
Rumor has it that the owners of City Bistro and LUA have decided to take over the old Ted & Jo’s location which closed more than a year and a half ago – to open up a new Pizza Parlor (sans liquor license) sometime in early 2010.
If this holds up – how do you feel about that?
See original Ted & Jo’s entry after the jump…
3/20/2008:
I might have had my last burger at Ted & Jo’s last night.
In an apparent rent increase that was too much to handle, the beloved corner restaurant at 11th & Park will supposedly be closing it’s doors next Wednesday, March 26th.
If this holds true, you might want to get down there for your last meal and pint before they’re gone forever. I’m surprised that a successful and well-established restaurant is forced to close. Maybe the landlord will change their mind? Can an organized boycott of whatever replaces T&J’s change things?
Regardless, you can always head down to Zack’s for similar food.
4/12/2006:
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Corner Restaurant & Bar
Description – Casual Restaurant & Bar serving American cuisine. Entrée price range $6-$16.
Services – Restaurant & Bar Address – 219 11th St, Hoboken, New Jersey ( NJ ) 07030-4323
Telephone – (201) 222-6670
After a long busy day with zero food or drink, Ted & Jo's seemed to be a great choice for some quick grub.
At approximately 5:30 on a Sunday afternoon, the bar was quite busy (perhaps because The Masters was on TV). We were able to snag a small table along the wall. Perfect.
Being a resident of Hoboken for over 9 years, this certainly wasn't close to being my first time, but it had been over 6 months since I dined there.
Ordered the standard beers, one Guiness and a Coors Light Draft (which I gag just thinking about, but it wasn't me.)
Observation: I really cannot stand when they're cheap with the glass sizes, ESPECIALLY for a Guiness. A Guiness should ALWAYS be served in a 20oz. Imperial Pint glass.. not this skimpy 14.9 oz "I'm pretending to be a pint" glass. Bullshit.
I've always thought the food was pretty above-average there, but I just went with the tried and true bacon cheeseburger (medium-rare). While the bacon was limp (must have been nuked), the quality of the ground beef is exceptional. Not the best in Hoboken, but very close. The fries have remained consistent and still taste light, fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of crisp.
Observation: I really think the waitress we had (she's been there for awhile) is a doll, but she forgot: Water from the beginning, and condiments when the entrees arrived (and 14 minutes after as well). I wish she was a bit more on the ball. I'll give her another shot, because she's cute.
My friend ordered the balsamic chicken with tomato and mozzarella. That was delicious.
Other than cheap alcohol portions pissing me off, we had a great meal as always.
I'd consider Ted & Jo's a reliable staple in Hoboken, and would never hesitate to continue my patronage. Good job overall!
December 1st 2009 - 14:43:10 |
I actually hope it remains empty for years because the landlord is a douche who deserves it.
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December 1st 2009 - 14:45:51 |
I guess Napolis is too far of a walk for you?
In response to Evelyn who said:
nimby, what’s your reasoning for hoping it doesn’t become pizza? That’s a horribly useless comment best kept to yourself. Are you angry at capitalism?
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December 1st 2009 - 15:28:52 |
I don’t think being angry at capitalism has anything to do with it. There are three pizzerias uptown alone. I think we were all just hoping for a little diversity.
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December 1st 2009 - 15:38:06 |
Totally agree, Evelyn. And to everyone else, it’s not about diversity (there are actually four places uptown if you count Rosarios), but rather quality and locale. Uptown is good,but small and takeout only most of the time, Molfetta is crap, Napolis is overpriced for what you get, although the meatballs are pretty good.
A corner pizza place in a quieter section of the neighborhood is just what the doctor ordered.
Imagine eating there on a nice sprint day? Trees for shade, and less buses and traffic make it perfect.
In response to Evelyn who said:
nimby, what’s your reasoning for hoping it doesn’t become pizza? That’s a horribly useless comment best kept to yourself. Are you angry at capitalism?
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December 1st 2009 - 19:17:28 |
How about a upscale pizza place with soft serve ice cream where you can look at real estate listings and meet with a broker while getting your nails done and dropping off your dry cleaning?
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December 1st 2009 - 19:52:33 |
LOL! Well done! I hope this place does well if it does, indeed, open (although if it’s on the Five Guys/7-11 schedule, you will not see a slice until 2012). My hostility is toward the landlord for being the cause of the demise of my favorite bar.
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