Just as we were talking about Hoboken businesses for sale earlier – Piri Piri Portuguese BBQ has officially bitten the dust. It was for sale for quite a while.
Wonder what next? Hopefully something tasty and original.
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One Hoboken411 reader tipped us off this evening that “Hoboken on Rye is toast.”
“Wow,” I thought how could that be? Hoboken on Rye (164 First St.) seemed to have positive reviews, and even a strong sentiment for “The way it used to be: At Hoboken On Rye, we specialize in all your favorite Kosher style deli classics, like towering hot pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knishes, potato pancakes (latkes!), matzo ball soup and more. Come visit us today and experience the Kosher style deli tradition.”
I asked the reader that maybe “sandwiches” are not trending so well these days (perhaps because low-carb living?)
Well they strongly disagreed – and said that “every sandwich shop in Hoboken is packed to the gills! This might have had more to do with that they ran a rather sloppy operation, and had sporadic, unreliable hours.”
Oh well. Maybe they’re just taking a vacation? Where will you get your corned beef now?
Looks like the Mod Cup, Hoboken’s favorite new hot spot for tasty coffee got some love from Eyewitness news this week.
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Forgot to mention this the other day! As Sole Salon is planning to move from 1212 Washington to 1222 Washington in a couple months, there are already plans in place for what will fill the void at the old location: Verde Vita Italian Cafeteria.
Sound familiar? It’s because Mario, the owner of Italian Handbag & Accessory store Viola Vita is opening it up!
I asked Mario – with many new businesses opening up uptown, like Bwe Kafe – Red Lion Coffee – and the upcoming Rosticeria Da Gigi, how he would fit into the competitive space?
He said this new “cafeteria” will be as close to an authentic Italian Cafe that you can get here in Hoboken. A throwback to simple traditional times. Real Italian pastries (actually over-nighted from Italy daily), and coffee/espresso that only comes in one size. No “grande,” “Venti,” “Trenta” or the like. About the only thing that won’t be imported from Italy, would be the breads – however, those will come from area Italian bakers.
Mario’s initial estimates have the new cafeteria operational by the late summer, early fall. He’s actually one half of a partnership in the new eatery – and will continue running Viola Vita. And if the same amount of passion is put into this business as his current store, he should do just fine!
Description: Italian Cafeteria poised to open late Q3 early Q4 2013.
Address: 1212 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: TBD
Online: TBD
The spot that is currently Marie’s Bakery at 138 Park Avenue (or you could also say 261 2nd Street) is going to be renovated into the Slider Shack.
Even though dozens of restaurants in Hoboken already offer versions of the “slider” hamburger (mini meat sandwiches), Slider Shack hopes to earn regular customers with their custom recipes (as well as mini-buns from Marie’s).
As you can see – the interior of this location is far from being ready, but they hope by building hype now, people will already love them before tasting a bite.
“Slider Shack Hoboken will be opening up in the Summer/Fall of 2013. Housed in the landmark, Marie’s Bakery, Slider Shack will be renovating while keeping the tradition of Frank Sinatra’s favorite bakery by providing all of our gourmet sliders on Marie’s world-famous buns. Follow us in our journey from restoration to the grand opening. Slider Shack is proud to join the community of Hoboken by providing gourmet sliders and sides using only top quality and fresh ingredients. See you soon!”
Slider Shack will not just be meat burgers, however – as they plan to offer a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu – as well as delivery, which should help since they’re off the main drag.
In the end – even though people can already enjoy sliders anywhere, Slider Shack will have to accomplish at least two things in order to survive. One, offer products that are unique and tasty, and two: for a good value to ensure repeat business.
Good luck Slider Shack!
Description: Slider Shack Hoboken. Mini sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Address: 138 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (former Marie’s Bakery)
Phone: TBD
Online: slidershackhoboken.com – Twitter – Facebook
Taking the place of the doomed US1 Deli at 1222 Washington Street is not a new business, but just a long time hair salon – Sole Salon – which is relocating from just five doors down!
The old “bodega” (which went under because we heard the owner was addicted to scratch-offs!) is getting gutted completely. A brand-new sparkling salon will grace the neighborhood. This will be very welcome compared to the taped up windows which accumulate crazy fliers!
The updated salon hopes to open in late July or August of this year.
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