6/18/2009 Update:

Quick little update here. I’ve been back to Park & Sixth a few times since they opened. I have a new favorite item - the Buffalo Chicken Salad. Fantastic to eat straight.. pulled chicken breast, a relatively mild buffalo spice, and tons of miniature celery bits. It’d be nice to have a “hot-n-spicy” option, but I’m perfectly satisfied as-is.

Oh, and SEE MENU HERE.

6/10/2009 Update:

Open for businesses!

Park & Sixth Comfort Food opened on schedule today!

Positive first day

The eatery was buzzing with customers when I stopped in at around 2pm - fully loaded with prepared dishes, salads, meats and a bunch of hard-to-find condiments and spices.

Quick first impressions: I ordered the chef’s favorite of the day - Meat Lasagna, plus some roasted corn salad (with red onion, tomato, scallion and cilantro) - and a “Two-Tier” Chicken Parm (with prosciutto in-between). Without getting into full detail, the dishes were all very good, and the attention to detail in their preparation was plainly evident. Good value as well, the portions were generous for the price (I have enough left for TWO more meals).

I also tasted the Fresh Mozzarella (made in house) - which was fantastic!

Interesting to note, was the various spices and sauces they had for sale. Including David’s Kosher Salt (which is apparently very hard to find) - and an array of hot sauces and salsas.

Check it out tonight on your way home!

(Menu to be posted later this week.)

PREVIOUS UPDATES & CONTACT INFO AFTER THE JUMP…

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6/11/2009 Update:

I haven’t updated the old Biaggio’s entry since I first inputted it back in the beginning of 2006!

Well - I swung by earlier this week, snapped a photo and tasted an Italian hero sandwich. Hit the spot perfectly after a long walk with Oscar. Same family essentially owns the place, just “rearranged” a bit.

Here’s the Updated Menu for you to peruse!

Description: Italian Deli
Services: Breakfast, Heros, Salads, Sandwiches, Fresh handmade Mozzarella. Daily Specials. Catering & Delivery too.
Website: www.biaggios.com
Address: 202 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: 201-217-0203

See how it looked in the past, after the jump…

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5/8/2009 Update!

Stopped by Revival Boutique (6th & Park) last week - and discovered a very cool shop! Check it out this weekend!!!

The store owner has a message for the Hoboken411 readers…

Vintage treasures can by yours!

“Hello Hoboken! We are thrilled to be on Hoboken411!

We are nestled in at 600 Park Avenue (the corner of 6th and Park, next to Mr. L’s Barber Shop). Our hours are Thursday & Friday from 4-7 and Saturday & Sunday from 12-6. We’d love to buy, sell, barter and trade with you! 201-217-9001 www.revivalvintageboutique.com (coming soon).”

See original update from Fall 2008 after the jump…

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4/21/2009 Update:

Did you know?

That Ganache at the Hudson Tea Building (15th & Wash) has new owners?

Sisters Sanan and Stephanie took over the coffee shop and cafe back in December 2008 - and I’m now a regular customer of theirs!

They’re slowly making some changes, such as adding Ciao Bella Gelato - along with a new pastry chef (I still haven’t tried the cookies yet, which I hear are amazing!) You can still drop off your dry cleaning, sit in their comfortable furniture (which they re-arranged just a bit), and enjoy some tasty sandwiches.

My favorite part is the delicious coffee (Barrie House and Illy). I’ll go out of my way for a cup!

Hours are 7am-7pm M-F and 8am-6pm on weekends. Hours might get extended when the weather warms up.

Have you been to Ganache lately?

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4/7/2009 Update:

Did you know?

Well over a decade ago, I used to be a regular customer over at J&D Provisions (10 Paterson Ave.) Since I lived around the corner, it was a convenient spot to pick up daily essentials & beverages, etc. Now that I’m over 1.6 miles away (by foot) - it’s not much of a destination for me anymore.

One of the owners contacted me the other day - and wanted to be listed in the beer/wine/liquor categories here on Hoboken411. I swung by to take a look.

For one thing - they have a very decent supply of wine, liquor and beer - and surprisingly reasonable prices (J&D Website). Just by spot checking, they probably beat most - if not all other places in town (besides maybe the supermarkets when beer is on sale..) They offer free delivery - and discounted prices without needed to buy in volume. Now that the weather is getting warmer - stretch your legs and check ‘em out!

But wait - the pizza hits a home run!

Another good deal is their pizza - which took me by surprise. Delicious plain slices are always available, and apparently I’m not the only one that knows this. During the 10 minutes I was there, about 5 people came in and took a slice or two to go. For $2.25 per, you get a very cheesy and saucy slice - with a fluffy, yet substantial crust. I want to say “juicy,” but that doesn’t sound right for pizza. Keep in mind the sauce is a bit on the sweet side, in case you were wondering.

They don’t deliver the pizza (yet) - so I recommend that you swing downtown one day and see for yourself. I’d love to hear what others think.

See contact info after the jump…

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3/30/2009:

This is a new entry for Healthy for Life Meals & Supplements (replacing re.juice.a.nation).

Delicious and Healthy

If I can remember to eat sensibly - Healthy for Life should be a regular spot for Hoboken411 from now on!

I stopped in a couple weeks ago to say hi (and several times since) - a fantastic Hoboken addition! Healthy for Life serves all sorts of smart meals - including wraps, smoothies and other entrees. My favorite so far is the blackened chicken wrap + three hard boiled eggs combo. Tasty, fills you up nice, all while reducing the grease!

See Menu Here - and note that they have ongoing $1 off specials on Monday & Tuesdays - as well as other coupons on the menu. My next taste will a breakfast wrap of some variety.

What is your favorite concoction at Healthy for Life?

Description: Healthy varieties of wraps, entrees, smoothies and more
Address: 150-154 14th St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Website: none that I know of
Phone: 201-683-8554 Fax: 201-683-8555
MENU: Click to read

3/24/2009 Update:

Just wanted to refresh the pictures of Caporrino’s convenience store - and to mention that they have quite a nice selection of beverages! Very handy spot to quench my thirst!

See contact info and old photo after the jump.

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2/7/2009:

Most regular readers know that my dog Oscar is the unofficial Hoboken411 mascot.

I take good care of my Chow-Chow/Collie mix, spent lots of quality time (he sometimes helps with the site), and take him with me almost everywhere. He’s in good health, eats quality food, and everyone loves him!

However, one thing that was lacking was a good grooming. I brush him from time to time, and is a great looking pup, but with the recent snow & mud, along with the regular abuse at the dog park - he was getting quite ratty. A couple friends strongly suggested a new dog groomer in town.

Erica Li - an amazing groomer!

A recent graduate of the New York School of Dog Grooming, Erica seems to have found her calling! As one of the many victims of the tumultuous economic cutbacks, she was laid off along with the thousands of others in the area. She decided to follow what she was passionate about - dogs.

I scheduled an appointment this past week at her uptown 14th Street location. You can either drop your dog off, or she can pickup and deliver - your choice. So what were the results?

Affordable full service treatment

For starters, Erica’s pricing is very reasonable. A simple bath and brush out starts at $25, and for a full grooming most average sized dogs are around $45 - and includes pretty much everything you can imagine: A bath and drying, brushing as well as haircut/shave if needed, nails, and ears. Teeth can be done for a nominal fee ($5).

She’s also very flexible with the scheduling - if you need to leave your dog there for an extended period, it’s perfectly OK. No cages are used at any point.

Additionally, she offers sliding scale pricing for those that may be suffering economically (unemployed, etc.)

A perfectionist!

This is where the difference shows. Unlike going to more commercial places (such as Petco - which isn’t horrible by any means) - you get very personalized treatment. Erica will not just rush the job to get ready for the next client - she’ll make sure the dog is done properly. Like a professional hair stylist, your dog will not be ready until Erica feels right about it!

In my instance, Oscar got a bit of a haircut, because being a medium/long haired dog he was a bit out of control (matted, etc). She also trimmed, let’s say, the “private areas” to make sure they stay clean in the future. I got a brand new dog! I was so excited, and so was Oscar - who was exceptionally light on his paws and was almost proud of his new “do!”

A fantastic experience

I really enjoy doing business with people that are passionate about their work. Erica is no exception. Normally, Oscar gets a bit nervous when I drop him off somewhere - in this case, he was a happy camper!

She chose working with dogs because she loves them, and it shows!

You can reach Erica via phone at 917-747-5524 or email tigerlili50@yahoo.com

If you use her services, tell her Hoboken411 sent you, and please share your experience in the comment section!