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McDonald’s in Hoboken after completing an extensive renovation and modernizing both inside and out did a soft opening this weekend. Located at the corner of 3rd and Washington, this hub of a fast food and good Wi-Fi connection actually does have a few healthy items on the menu but does anyone honestly go to McDonald’s to eat a salad? Their official Grand Opening will run the week or April 22- April 28. May McDonalds super size its profits without super sizing their patrons.
As wonderful as Hoboken is to live in, it is still quite the transient community where people change jobs a careers as well as move to the suburbs once their children grow older. As such it can help of you can minimize moving costs a bit.
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A Brighter Mile (www.abrightermile.com) is an online community that connects local families with educators who babysit, tutor and coach. They are a small business looking to help the Hoboken community by creating jobs and providing local families with the highest-quality childcare available.
Some quick facts about the company are:
Below is a business launch press release detailing the company….
After a year of behind-the-scenes work, Hoboken resident Allison Bartels unveiled her solution for families seeking reliable childcare services. On Monday, April 1st, A Brighter Mile (www.abrightermile.com) went live as Hoboken’s new one-stop-shop connecting local families with educators who offer babysitting, tutoring and coaching services.
Unlike other babysitting sites and agencies, A Brighter Mile childcare providers must be licensed to work within a state school system. Listed childcare providers are local teachers, school psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, and occupational therapists – all professionals who work with children on a daily basis.
To simplify how parents connect with educators, the site allows users to conduct searches based on qualifications such as education level, special education background, and CPR/Epi-Pen certifications, to name a few. All educators have detailed profiles listing areas of expertise and availability to help families find the best and most suitable care for their children.
In addition to its online community, A Brighter Mile will be active within the Hoboken community. On May 5th, A Brighter Mile will have a booth at the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. On May 15th, President and Founder, Allison Bartels, will be speaking at the Hoboken Mommies – Mommy Lunch. Over the course of the summer, other events will include CPR classes hosted by FDNY paramedics, child outings to Hoboken’s Movies Under the Stars, and parent seminars on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB).
While A Brighter Mile is currently focused on serving the Hoboken community, it is expanding its reach throughout the New York Metro Area by allowing educators to indicate their willingness to travel nearby. Prior to joining, families from surrounding areas are encouraged to preview listed educators to determine if there is one who meets their needs.
A Brighter Mile offers monthly ($30), half-year ($120) and yearly ($200) memberships. However, now through April 18th, the site is offering a 25% discount on all initial rates to promote their launch.
Fashionistas with a propensity to party should mark your calendars for the Nomad Truck’s Grand Opening Party at the Village Pourhouse in Hoboken on April 13th from 11am-4pm. Details are below….
Mobile Fashion Truck to Launch in Greater NYC Area – Boutique Brings Haute Wheels to Hoboken in April
Nomad, the mobile retail boutique, today announced that after four months of construction and almost a year of planning, it will hit the road and roll up its doors on April 13th, 2013, with a grand opening celebration outside of the Village Pourhouse located at 205 1st Street in Hoboken, NJ. The launch party will run from 11am – 4pm and will offer drink specials at the Village Pourhouse for Nomad customers.
The carefully curated mobile fashion boutique offers trendy ladies’ fashions for under $100. All inventory is handpicked by Jessie Goldenberg, founder and CEO, who established Nomad after observing the overwhelming success of the food truck industry and the growing trend of pop-up shops.
Nomad will showcase handmade and local designers, many of which Goldenberg found via Etsy.com and through her experience vending under the Nomad banner in more traditional booth set-ups since early January. Some of the fashions already on board include beaded stacker bracelets by NYC based Harmony L, minimalist mixed-metal pieces by local Hoboken favorite hbkco., and flowy printed tops by Ya Los Angeles and Mono B.
“I want to build a (mobile) place where my customers – young, creative women – can have fun shopping without breaking the bank,” says Goldenberg, “A place that is convenient and affordable, inspiring and intimate. And of course there should be good music.”
Goldenberg, a filmmaker turned full-time fashionista, graduated from NYU Tisch with a slew of production credits under her belt and a whirlwind of ideas in her head. With Nomad, Goldenberg seeks to combine her artistic eye and love of travel to create a fun and novel shopping experience for customers in the region.
While Nomad will be parked primarily in Hoboken, NJ, this mobile retail boutique will offer private party services, visit local colleges, and vend at NYC Flea Markets and street fairs. Locations for the upcoming week will be posted on the website and advertised via social media.
For more information, or to book a private event with the truck, visit www.thenomadtruck.com.
About the Nomad Truck
Nomad is a fully functioning boutique on wheels, traveling around the greater New York City Area. Nomad operates out of the back of a 24’ long renovated stepvan with roughly 100 square feet of shopping space. The rear door rolls up, steps are attached, and viola – it’s transformed into a carefully curated boutique adorned with racks of trendy ladies’ fashions, accessories, and jewelry. Nomad showcases the work of local designers and artisans, and offers a wide selection of handmade, one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Hoboken’s McDonalds was shut down recently to undergo extensive renovations. Now it looks like those renovations are nearly done. The counter has been moved up to the front of the store and the tired old look from what appeared to be the 70’s has now been replaced with a much more modern and clean look. Contrary to popular perception, McDonalds does have healthy items on the menu but lets be honest for a moment: are you really going to go to McDonalds to get a salad or a Big Mac? Here is wishing the new look success for this franchise that serves Hoboken’s less affluent and the well-off alike and provided free Wi-Fi that was very reliable.
Anthropologie located at 412 Washington Street in Hoboken, NJ is even closer to opening than ever. They revealed their exterior yesterday and the façade is quite tastefully done. This anchor store is likely to change the retail landscape of Hoboken for quite some time. This is one of the most anticipated store openings in recent Hoboken memory. They are likely to have a Grand Opening or soft opening in April based on the progress I am seeing.
Midtown Authentic, Luxury Goods consignment store recently re-located at 700 Garden Street is having their grand opening this Saturday to celebrate the new location. Here is a Facebook post note for owner Rory Chadwick…..
“Finally! New space with a great new look and a far more superior selection. Come celebrate my grand reopening this Saturday March 30th, 2013. Food, drink, free raffles for Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Gucci items, etc. 11am-7pm. All items in store discounted too!! Accepting all credit cards.”
The concept of farm to table is a promising environmental and economic trend where as much as possible, food and drink is bought from local producers which benefits local farmers and businesses and is good for the environment as well due to decrease in food transport. The upcoming Little Town NJ restaurant, located at the former Quays on Hoboken’s waterfront is poised to capitalize on that. Along with the fame of Albie and Chris Manzo and the expertise of the Village Pourhouse ownership, this has the potential to be a successful and different Hoboken restaurant offering….
Little Town, NJ is the 3rd location planned of the popular contemporary NYC eatery from restaurateurs Michael Sinensky and Sean McGarr. Little Town NJ plans to authentically bring the “Little Town” concept of locally sourced food and drink to Hoboken, with an extensive selection of local beers on tap (from breweries in Fairfield and Ocean County, Atlantic Highlands and Roselle Park among others) and classic American comfort favorites. Alongside regional Jersey specialties on the menu, Little Town NJ combines its approachable neighborhood-driven hospitality with the reality star power of Albie & Chris Manzo from The Real Housewives of New Jersey to give the new space a decidedly original New Jersey flair.
In addition to serving lunch and dinner, Little Town NJ will offer a farm-to-table brunch buffet on weekends and Sunday Gravy with recipes from the Manzo’s mother Caroline.
The inviting space was crafted with its own farmer’s market area, where local farmers and purveyors will display and discuss their produce, which will also be featured in menu items.
Taking its inspiration from local Jersey ingredients and specialties, Little Town NJ will serve a spirited selection of American comfort classics. From small plates such as Char-grilled Cape May Oysters (from Cape May Salt) with Savory Gorgonzola Butter; Little Town Rice Balls stuffed with NJ Taylor Ham and Cheese; and Fried “Mutz”-breaded and fried freshly pulled local Mozzarella served with spicy Jersey Tomato Marinara, to heartier options like the East Hanover Dog, a classic Italian Hotdog wrapped in locally-baked Pizza Crust and stuffed with Sautéed Peppers, Onions and Crispy Potatoes; or the Short Hills Joe, a NJ deli-style Sloppy Joe of Roast Beef or Turkey with Cole Slaw and Russian Dressing on fresh Rye and six varieties of cheeses on the menu from Valley Shepherd Creamery in Long Valley, guests will find an American comfort food menu that pairs perfectly with the bar’s extensive selection of local craft beers.
Little Town, NJ
Address: 310 Sinatra Drive Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Phone: (212) 228-4200
Website: http://www.littletown.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/littletownnj
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littletownnj
Ralph’s Italian Ices locate at the Northeast corner of 8th Street and Washington Street in Hoboken appears to have left that location. A real estate agency sign (Empire) is shown below indicates that the location is for rent. That is a shame since the owner invested a lot of money putting in refrigerators and equipment but perhaps the foot traffic wasn’t there consistently enough. The product and price were good and the staff and ownership were friendly but operational costs have to be covered by a certain amount of steady business. Perhaps global warming didn’t happen fast enough. It is possible that another mini-chain store like Baby Gap or something else will have the financial wherewithal to give it a shot.
Hair today, gone tomorrow as the saying goes. That was almost the case for Imago Beauty Group in Hoboken (as well as many others) but they are bouncing back from Hurricane Sandy and celebrating their 15th Anniversary on the Ides of March. Remember to shop local and support the many businesses in Hoboken still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Details are below if you want to celebrate this “blowout” of a party….
Imago Beauty Group of Hoboken is thrilled to announce a celebration of fifteen fabulous years of service to the Hoboken community. In a town full of salons seemingly on every corner, Imago has a loyal fan base that appreciates the staff’s dedication to cutting-edge hair and beauty treatments in an unpretentious but elegant setting. Guests at Imago keep coming back for outstanding service tucked away inside a Washington Street storefront that has a decidedly art house vibe.
To thank both new and returning guests, Imago is launching Fifteen Fantastic Days, an event that will offer deep discounts on services and products from March 1 through March 15. Each day has a different special, so customers may find a 20% discount off select L’Occitane products one day, and a complimentary Aveda Botanical hair treatment with the purchase of any service the next.
Stop by the shop now to enter your name to win the grand prize, Big Night Out. You and three friends will be treated to a makeover compliments of Imago. Before a Saturday night out in Hoboken, you can stop in for a blow out, scalp and shoulder massage, paraffin hand treatment and make-up touch ups. Even better, after all that luxury, the first round of cocktails is on us! Other prizes include gift certificates for a free hair cut and lots of high end products!
The celebration will culminate with a party and raffle drawing on March 15 from 8-10 pm. Guests are welcome to stop by for music, dancing, and a look at some of the artwork that has graced our walls over the last fifteen years.
Imago Beauty Group was founded by Jersey City native Stephen Cunniff. Having grown up with five sisters, Stephen learned from a young age to take beauty seriously! After graduating from the Robert Fiance School of Hair Design, Stephen went on to advance his techniques by working with David Daines, Vidal Sassoon’s creative director. Though modest about his stellar training, Stephen and his staff continue their education at every opportunity by attending workshops and classes on the latest advancements in hair color and style techniques.
Imago Beauty Group is located at 113 Washington Street in Hoboken. Call 201-222-9355 to book your appointment today or visit them at www.imagobeautygroup.com for more information. 
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