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Pete Rose mentions Hoboken, NJ

Baseball Legend Pete Rose would work in Hoboken if he could!

How about that? Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball mentions Hoboken in this kind of sad ESPN documentary which details his life as a minor act in Las Vegas. He said he’d rather be here if he could make the same money hawking autographs and memorabilia!

h/t to Logan for the tip!

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Maxwell Place Construction Action

Construction proceeding rapidly at Maxwell Place in Hoboken

Current Maxwell Place phase expected completion date: 2014

Boy, the crew working at the Maxwell Place site uptown is plowing ahead at a record rate (although “management doesn’t think so” according to workers).

The site should be fully completed by summer of 2014.

In the photo below – your last glimpse of the elaborate under-belly of the new building – it will never be seen again once the concrete is poured.

And here’s a 60 second clip of the construction for those who have jobs and can’t enjoy watching the machinery in motion.

Click for previous updates…

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WAHH booze spray a threat to kids?

Hoboken parents concerned about WAHH mouth spray

Not sure what’s worse. This highly promoted “WAHH Quantum Sensations” that has been making a buzz (no pun intended) on the internet lately – or the fact that a few Hoboken parents are actually concerned about this fruity spray. Hoboken411 received almost a dozen emails from local parents. Here’s the scoop:

“There’s now a way to get a buzz on in just a few seconds – and without the harmful effects (or delicious taste) of alcohol. It’s a mouth spray called WAHH Quantum Sensations,” that’s emitted from a small lipstick-sized aerosol device made by American scientist David Edwards and French designer Philippe Starck, who unveiled the product in Paris last week. One squirt amounts to 0.075ml of booze, the minimum amount needed to make the average brain feel boozy. The rush only last a few seconds and quickly wears off, leaving you sober as a church mouse. Initial plans are to sell the spray in Europe for around $26, and each container is good for 21 alcoholic hits.”

OK, let me see if I understand this.

“The rush only lasts a few seconds.”

Isn’t that the same as holding your breath, or doing those “whip-it” canisters? Who the hell would pay through the nose for a buzz that lasts a few seconds? Would you ride a roller coaster that was 6 feet long? (that question doesn’t apply to midgets, sorry!) Even if you got a 10 second buzz per spray, you’d have to pay close to $500 for an hour worth of “buzz.” My call? FAIL.

Hoboken parents, you have nothing to worry about.

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Michele Watches 3-Day Sale at W. Kodak

W. Kodak Mother’s Day Michele Watch Sale: 30% and more!

Michele Watches are still one of the hottest brands out there these days, and most often are hardly discounted.

W. Kodak Jewelers at 60 Newark St. (an exclusive Michele retailer), is holding a special three-day Mother’s Day sale this Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 10th through 12th. With over 150 styles in stock, W. Kodak has the largest Michele collections under one roof in the world! Each watch also comes with an extended 3-year warranty.

Michele Watch Bonus for Hoboken411 readers

If you want to make your dollar go even further – click and print the coupon below to save an additional 5% off the sale price!

You can be a proud Michele Watch owner for starting at under $200!

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Hoboken chef wins prestigious award

Hoboken’s Marciel Presilla wins James Beard Regional Award

Extreme foodies know the importance of winning an annual James Beard Foundation Award.

Marciel Presilla – who operates Cucharamama, Zafra, and Ultramarinos – was named Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. Which means she beat out all chefs in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. for this prestigious award. It wasn’t the first time she was nominated, but she finally won the coveted title in this year’s ceremony.

Congrats, Marciel!

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Gordon Ramsay wants YOU!

Hells Kitchen casting again in NY and NJ!

Are you an aspiring Chef in the New Jersey or New York area?

Most interesting castings coming from New Jersey!

I spoke with a Senior Casting Producer at FOX again – and found out they’re seeking contestants for the next season of Hell’s Kitchen – and they want folks from New Jersey! Not sure if it’s the wacky cast of characters that have floated to the “top” of the TV spectrum these days (like Jersey Shore, Cake Boss, etc.) – but she said that “We’re casting anywhere in the greater NYC area, but we seem to find the best characters in New Jersey. Even if they weren’t born and raised, something just happens once they get to NJ!”

HELL’S KITCHEN CASTING IMMEDIATELY

DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH WORLD-RENOWNED CHEF GORDON RAMSAY? IF SO, WE WANT YOU!

If you are interested in auditioning, PLEASE EMAIL IMMEDIATELY: hellskitchencasting2012@gmail.com

Please put “HELL’S KITCHEN” in the subject title.

You MUST include your full name, age, telephone numbers, PHOTO, where you live-state, about your culinary experience, why you would be the perfect contestant for the show & what sets you apart from the rest! Do not just send us your resume! YOU MUST WRITE US AN EMAIL and include the info requested!

Good luck for those that apply!

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