Solares Salon doomed in Hoboken

After being “for sale” back in 2006 (they wanted over a million for it!) Solares Salon at 727 Monroe Street bit the dust recently.

A cleaning service took over the space.

What’s up with that? You’d think with the Hoboken Population swelling – that more people would like to be “tan.”

Oh yeah, people are finally waking up and realizing how ridiculous “spray tans” are. I’m guessing that in 10 or 20 years, some report will surface saying that everyone who wasted money on those things are dropping like flies.

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Ray’s Dry Cleaners closed for good in Hoboken, NJ

Another one bites the dust in Hoboken! Ray’s Dry Cleaners, after serving the Mile Square city for years, has closed.

Now this will force former customers of Ray’s Dry Cleaners to try out one of the 60 other Hoboken Dry Cleaners. I can only imagine the suffering they’ll go through by walking an extra block or two. I’ll say a prayer tonight and hope for good times ahead.

Do you think it even matters which dry cleaner you use? I suspect there’s one giant factory all shirts get processed at anyway. Although I believe there are still two places left in town that do the work on-premises.

Description: Dry Cleaners & Laundry Service Closed.
Address: 302 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: (201) 798-5313

See how Ray’s looked back in 2006…

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Filippo’s Pizza: R.I.P. 2013

Fillipo’s Pizza on First St. is doomed and for rent. Residents are scrambling for replacements!

Sort of the what Google Reader users had to do when they announced the sunsetting of a loved product this week. Well, not exactly – but I know the feeling these people have!

Back when I ate pizza – I could recommend a couple places. Pizza Republic makes nice slices, Benny Tudino’s doesn’t skimp when you order pies, and King of Wings Pizza in Weehawken does a nice buffalo chicken pie.

What is your favorite in Hoboken?

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Tutta Pasta closed in Hoboken, NJ

From the looks of it – Tutta Pasta has closed down in Hoboken.

While no formal announcement has been made – employees of the restaurant were told to “go home” yesterday – and were spotted drinking at the Wilton House bar in the afternoon.

As you can see – the windows are all papered up.

What next for 200 Washington Street?

Description: Italian restaurant. Spacious, open dining area. Fine dining. Outdoor dining available. Zagat rated. Entrée price range $10 -$20.
Address: 200 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: (201) 792-9102

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Doomed Hoboken businesses continue in 2013

Sharing info about doomed Hoboken businesses isn’t fun – but it still has to be done… And to start off today – we have two neighboring stores that shut down recently – and quite possible another direct affect of Hurricane Sandy.

J&D Provisions – add to the list of doomed Hoboken businesses?

See, I’m not 100% certain about J&D Provisions at 10 Paterson Ave., because there’s a chance they’re on vacation. But that is very unlike them, and certainly not without some kind of signage informing customers.

That would suck if they closed. Because they had good prices on wine & liquor. Is it possible that the Delight Deli & Grocery just a few doors down at 56 Monroe Street knocked J&D out of business?

Vera’s Florist – definitely a doomed in Hoboken

Without a doubt, Vera’s Florist at 14 Paterson Ave. is kaput, as written on the windows that they’re “out of business.”

Again, could have been the storm, the economy, or just their location.

Heck, we could even blame it on that wacky bike lane on Jackson which causes daily traffic jams and probably made residents avoid the area.

Wonder if a developer bought these guys out?

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Hudson Athletic Club in Hoboken NJ soon to be gone

Did you know that Hoboken is about to lose one of its fitness centers? Yep – Hudson Athletic Club, better known as HAC – is on it’s way out because the owner is retiring.

The spot at 130 Washington Street is for sale as-is (asking $149,000) for anyone who’d like to keep it running as a gym. However, I believe if that doesn’t work out, each floor will likely be available individually.

When HAC eventually closes (remember it used to be called “Tropical Shade?”) – it will probably be a nice boost for other area gyms like Club H Fitness and NYSC, as they’ll pick up new members. Hopefully someone is smart enough to offer close to competitive prices to entice former members of HAC to switch.

Description: (FOR SALE) Health Club & Gym with Cardio & Strength machines, Extensive Group Fitness classes, Cross Training classes, Toning classes, Dance, Yoga.
Website: www.hudsonathletic.com
Address: 130 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: (201) 798-1811

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