Hoboken stuffed baked potato truck: Hunger Construction

A very creative new mobile food truck arrived in Hoboken this week. Hunger Construction – “The original stuffed baked potato.”

Owner Aaron Rosenzweig started this unique food truck after having difficulty finding a job after being laid off late last year – and came up with a very novel concept that has no equal in Hoboken: Stuffed Baked Potatoes.

The truck is very clever, with the menu arranged like highway traffic signs. If an item is sold out, a “road closed” sticker is placed over it. You can get your potato (called “cement mixers”) stuffed for breakfast (with eggs), lunch or dinner. Carnivores and Vegetarians are both accommodated.

Since I am a low-carb lifer – I simply just tasted the vegetarian chili (in a cup) which was quite tasty! Overall, I think this truck will do well – because there are very limited places in Hoboken to get a baked potato.

He’s located uptown on Washington Street today – but will be testing the waters in various spots in Hoboken. To connect with him daily – follow his Twitter feed at @hungerconstruct.

Good luck, Aaron!

Description: Mobile food truck that serves stuffed baked potatoes.
Address: Varies – follow on Twitter for latest location.
Web: http://hungerconstruction.com

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WindMill Grand Opening celebration in Hoboken, NJ

5/11/2012 Update:

This afternoon – local celebrities Artie Lange, Danny Aiello and others celebrated the official grand opening of WindMill Hot Dogs downtown at 79 Hudson Street. See select photos below.

Thanks to Ian from East View Photography for the pics!

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The Hudson Cakery in Weehawken, NJ

You sick of the cake options in Hoboken? Does the Cake Boss make you nauseous? Well – right up the road at 1816 Willow Avenue in Weehawken is a custom cake shop called The Hudson Cakery. Most folks probably don’t notice it either because they’re driving too fast, texting or had issues reading the rather small font on the front of the building.

“The Hudson Cakery is an upscale custom cake boutique with an emphasis on TASTE. We bake-to-order with only the freshest ingredients for a delicious addition to your special day. Our cakes taste as good as they look!

We specialize in modern designs but we are open to anything you want to create to act as the centerpiece of your event. Every cake we design, we tailor to your needs – from mild to wild – we treat each one as a work of art.”

About Jennifer Bunce – The Hudson Cakery Head Chef

Head Chef & Owner Jennifer Bunce has loved baking (and eating!) desserts, especially cake, since she was a child. However, only recently did she turn her passion into a full time business. Post-college, she found success in Event Planning and Public Relations. But after 5 years of the corporate grind, she knew she had to find a “sweeter” way of living. She decided to turn her hobby of baking and cake decorating into a career so she attended the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC.

After graduating with high honors in Pastry Arts, she interned with famed bakery, Confetti Cakes with Elisa Strauss. She has also studied with Kate Sullivan at CakePower, International Sugar Artist Lorraine McKay as well as cake decorating pro Chef Toba Garrett. After leaving a pastry chef position at Sweetiepie Restaurant in NYC, Jennifer established The Hudson Cakery in May 2009.

The Hudson Cakery has been featured in The New York Times, Brides NJ Magazine, NJ Contemporary Bride Magazine, Palisades Magazine, 201 Bride Magazine as well as various online resources like WeddingWire.com, The Knot.com, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Wedding Chicks, Yes Bride, Project Wedding, The Cake Blog and more. We were also the The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick as well as the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards 2011.

Description: Custom cakes and other baked goods. Hours by appointment only.
Address: 1816 Willow Ave., Weehawken, NJ 07086
Web: www.thehudsoncakery.com
Phone: (201)319-0363

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Calle 6 Cuban Deli closed in Hoboken, NJ

Not sure what’s going on here at the Calle 6 Cuban Deli at Park & 6th, but it sure looks closed – just about six months after opening. The website is still online as well as their Facebook page, but no notice of closure anywhere.

The food was pretty good here, too. Oh well – what would succeed at this spot? Is it just the lack of exposure and street traffic?

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Ibby’s Falafel barely lasts a year in Hoboken, NJ

Looks like Hoboken’s love affair with Falafel is showing signs of fatigue. A few days ago, Ibby’s Falafel at 614 Washington Street called it quits. The reason for their demise could be one or more of the following:

• Exorbitant rent
• That location is cursed
• Falafel sandwiches not really low carb enough (pushing almost 100g per sandwich)
• Other places (like Maoz) are that much better

Perhaps it’s even the block they’re on – because Hummus Bar a few doors down also seems to be suffering a bit these days as well.

Why do you think they crashed?

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Prime 24 Hour Market coming to Monroe Center in Hoboken

Residents who live in the vicinity of 8th & Monroe Streets will be thrilled to know that a new “Prime” 24 hour market is coming to this corner location in the Monroe Center pictured below.

Yes, it’s owned by the same family that owns the many other Prime markets in Hoboken (Prime Place, Prime Time, Prime Stop, etc.) – however, this new location will be quite different than the rest. Not your run of the mill convenience store, but quality foods (i.e., organic), coffees, and other unique products – all in a calm, exposed brick interior.

Stay tuned – should be open this summer!

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