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September 12, 2012

2012 Oktoberfest Lineup at Pilsener Haus and Biergarten in Hoboken- Starts September 14th

Oktoberfest Lineup at Pilsener Haus and Biergarten- Starts September 14th

Pilsener Haus and Biergarten, located at 1422 Grand Street in Hohboken is NJ’s most authentic biergarten, and brings the Oktoberfest excitements Starting September 14th 2012. The festivities this year include:

  • Opening night traditional keg tapping on Sept 14th with Ramstein Beer
  • Leiderhosen Dress Contest
  • Music by Grammy-­‐nominated Alex Meixner and more oom-pah bands
  • Mug Holding “Masskrugstemmen” competitions
  • Pig roasts every Friday
  • Schweinshaxen – Oktoberfest Special – Roasted Pork Shank by Viennese Chef Thomas Ferlesch
  • Oktoberfest Beer Pairing Dinner on Tuesday 10/2
  • Giveaways

Musical Lineup:

  • 9/14 Friday: Octoberfest Kick Off with Oompah All Day!
  • 3-7PM The Incredible Bavarian Fraternal & Marching
  • 8pm- 12 Midnight: Grammy Nominated Alex Meixner
  • 9/15 Saturday 8pm-12 Midnight: Grammy Nominated Alex Meixner
  • 9/21 Friday: The Adlers – Playing Polka for 30 Years
  • 9/22 Saturday: The Polka Brothers – New York City’s Bad Boy’s of Polka
  • 9/27 Thursday: Alex Meixner Duo! High Energy Music: Polka, Pop and Punk!
  • 9/28 Friday: Alpine Squeeze –It’s Polka Time!
  • 9/29 Saturday: Benjamin Ickies Trio: ‘Electric Oom-Pah’
  • 10/4 Thursday:  Alex Meixner Duo! – High Energy Music: Polka, Pop and Punk!
  • 10/6 Saturday: Benjamin Ickies Trio.’Electric Oom-Pah’
  • 10/11 Thursday: Alex Meixner Duo!
  • 10/12 Saturday: Alex Meixner  Band‐High Energy Music from Polka to Pop
  • 10/19 Friday: Alpine Squeeze- It’s Polka Time!
  • 10/20 Saturday: The Incredible Bavarian Fraternal & Marching Band
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September 4, 2012

Hoboken Girl’s Guide to Vegetarian Menu Options in Hoboken (Part II)

Previously I had posted about my quasi-veggie eating experiences. I’ve had a lot of fun in Hoboken staking out (no pun intended) great vegetarian dishes, especially in places that it might be kind of tricky to find something healthy, protein-filled, and animal-free. Note: I’m not vegan, so eggs and cheese are allowed!

So here are a few more of my vegetarian finds throughout the Mile Square:

1. Precious Chinese Cuisine

This is my favorite place for Chinese take out, vegetarian or not. I usually make a tough choice: steamed veggies and tofu, or chicken and broccoli (which can easily be substituted with tofu). Like I said, some days I feel like eating meat…so I do. But other days I’m perfectly satisfied with the steamed vegetable dish. It looks like this:

 This dish comes with an awesome garlic brown sauce. Super healthy and really yummy.

2. Grimaldi’s Pizza

Grimaldi’s is such a delicious restaurant, no matter what you order. I try to go easy on lots of simple carbohydrates when I’m eating vegetarian (too much simple sugar isn’t good!), but I once in a while splurge on this fantastic vegetarian pizza: Eggplant & Ricotta. Note: It’s not on the menu; I made it up! But I will say that during my trip to Grimaldi’s recently, the waiter was pretty jealous of our order of this. Add some Parmesan cheese and garlic, and you’re in business.

3. Karma Kafe Indian Cuisine

This is another place for great take out food. If I’m eating meat, I’ll order the Chicken Tikka Masala (it’s a safe choice for anyone new to eating Indian, FYI!) or something similar. However, when going veggie, my favorite dish at Karma Kafe is the Vegetable Jafrezi. It is a mix of Indian spices, peas, potatoes, carrots, and other delicious vegetables…all mixed together in an almost creamy sauce. It is so so good! Most dishes come with Dahl, a wonderful blend of lentils that form a protein-filled soup. It’s a perfect addition to the Jalfrezi dish!

4. The Turtle Club

I had dinner and drinks at the Turtle Club, and was very impressed with this Vegetable Panini. This bad boy had roasted eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and mozzarella on it. My favorite part was that it had a side of pesto for dipping the sandwich into! The bread was crispy and perfectly toasted, and needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal!

5. Re-Juice A Nation

What about dessert, you might ask?

If you’re going vegetarian, you might as well head to Re-Juice A Nation and pick up one of their smoothies. They have lots of great boosts to add to their drinks (protein, energy, greens, etc) that will add some extra benefits to the healthy and sweet treat!

 Are YOU a Hoboken Vegetarian?

Tweet The Hoboken Girl your favorite spots/dishes for meat-free dining.

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August 30, 2012

Hoboken Octoberfest October 13th 12pm to 10pm at Saints Peter and Paul

The Boken is happy to let readers know about the 2nd Annual Hoboken Oktoberfest occurring in just a few weeks! Their flier is already created and shown below and the organizers hope to build on a new tradition started just last year.

It’ll be from noon until 10 pm on October 13th just outside Saints Peter & Paul Church on 404 Hudson Street Hoboken, NJ . Like last year, there will be food vendors, a beer garden, music & entertainment and a kids village. Also this year, organizers are pleased to announce a Beer Garden Preview Night: October 12, 6 – 10 pm.

You can also follow the Hoboken Octoberfest group on Twitter at @HBKNOktoberfest with the link http://twitter.com/HBKNOktoberfest. When more information becomes available TheBoken.com will post it.

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August 20, 2012

Heirloom Tomato Festival at Hoboken Museum Sunday August 26th from 1-5pm

This year’s Heirloom Tomato Festival at Hoboken Museum for 2012 will be this coming  Sunday August 26th from 1-5pm.

Heirloom Tomato Festival at Hoboken Museum

They’re back! Rich and Sue Sisti of Catalpa Ridge Farms are bringing their harvest of heritage tomatoes in a rainbow of flavors and colors to Hoboken next Sunday for the Museum’s annual Heirloom Tomato-Tasting Festival from 1 – 5 pm, at the Museum.

Freshly picked from their farm in Wantage, NJ, the tomatoes are free to sample, and many varieties are available for purchase, along with summer vegetables and homemade dips and spreads in a farmer’s market at the Museum.

While you’re there, check out the Hoboken Museum’s new exhibit, “I Belong: A History of Civic and Social Clubs in Hoboken,” and explore some of the fascinating groups from Hoboken’s past. Interested in getting involved in a community group? Use our interactive display at the end of the exhibit to find out about new clubs catering to a variety of interests. Or start one of your own, like the new Uptown Ping Pong Club.

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August 15, 2012

Hoboken Italian Festival To Run September 6th through September 9th 2012

Filed under: Festivals,Hoboken — Tags: , , , , , , — TheBoken @ 10:20 AM

Hoboken Italian Festival

The upcoming 86th Annual Hoboken Italian Festival which will be returning to Sinatra Park from Thursday, September 6th through Sunday, September 9th. Admission is free and over 50,000 people are expected to attend over the course of four days.  The festival will include musical acts, entertainment, games and food vendors in order to help celebrate all things Italian. Naturally, Carlo’s Bakery aka “The Cake Boss” will be on site dishing out Cannoli’s. The Hoboken Italian Festival aims to give Italians an outlet to celebrate their culture while simultaneously sharing the Italian culture with people from all backgrounds.

Some of the Events:

  • Activities for all interests and ages with a special focus on children’s entertainment throughout the weekend
  • Annual Cannoli Eating Contests on Saturday night
  • Annual Hoboken Fire Department vs. Hoboken Police Department Grape Stomping Contest
  • Major fireworks show closing out Saturday’s festivities
  • World War II Memorial Commemoration
  • A reenactment of the legend of the Madonna dei Martiri which has had special meaning to the Italian town of Molfetta for hundreds of years (the celebration of the Madonna is the largest outside of Italy)

This landmark event is open daily on September 6th and 7th from 5 to 11pm, and from noon to 11pm on September 8th and 9th.

Below is additional information on the event from their press release:

HOBOKEN ITALIAN FESTIVAL SET TO CARRY OUT 86TH YEAR

SEPTEMBER 6-9TH AT HOBOKEN’S FRANK SINATRA PARK

The 86th Annual Hoboken Italian Festival returns to Sinatra Park along the Hoboken waterfront, Thursday, September 6th through Sunday, September 9th.   This landmark event is open daily on September 6th and 7th from 5 to 11pm, and from noon to 11pm on September 8th and 9th. Admission is free, with over 50,000 people expected over the course of four days.

As the patron saint of sailors, the Madonna dei Martiri has had special meaning to the Italian coastal town of Molfetta for hundreds of years. The Hoboken Italian Festival recreates the traditional Molfettese feast in honor of the Madonna’s history. Speaking on the event, organizer Greg Gallo says, “We are excited and honored to provide a space where Italian-Americans can reconnect with their roots, and people from other cultures can get a taste and appreciation for all that Italy has to offer.”

The Hoboken Italian Festival includes activities for all interests and ages, with a special focus on children’s entertainment throughout the weekend. The annual Cannoli Eating Contest takes place on Saturday night, while the Hoboken Fire and Police Departments square off on Sunday afternoon for their annual Grape Stomp Contest. Free live entertainment is provided throughout the four days including: a Battle of the DJ’s on Thursday night, Freestyle Friday Night, All-Italian Saturday, and a variety of music on Sunday. Guests will be able to partake in all festivities while enjoying food from many different Italian vendors including treats from Hoboken’s own Carlo’s Bakery, of TLC’s hit show “Cake Boss.”

Mass celebrating the Feast of Madonna dei Martiri will be celebrated at St. Francis Church in Hoboken on Saturday, September 8th, at 11am. Later in the day on Saturday there will be a World War II Memorial Commemoration in honor of all 159 Hobokenites who lost their lives in the war, many of whom were Italian-Americans. A major fireworks show will take place along the waterfront of the Hudson River to close out Saturday’s festivities. For more information about the Hoboken Italian Festival please visit http://www.hobokenitalianfestival.com/.

About the Hoboken Italian Festival: http://www.hobokenitalianfestival.com

The Hoboken Italian Festival, Inc. is organizer of the event. Assistance is provided by The Society of Madonna Dei Martiri, which was incorporated in the State of New Jersey in 1927. Throughout the years, the festival has seen many changes. One thing that has been consistent, is the dedication to Madonna dei Martiri as a way of reuniting and uplifting the Italian community every year.

Hoboken Italian Festival

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July 27, 2012

Amazon Local Deal – D’s Soul Full Cafe 50% off in Hoboken Two More Days

Filed under: Food,Food Specials,Hoboken — Tags: , , , , , — TheBoken @ 2:00 PM

Here is an Amazon Local deal in Hoboken featuring D’s Soul full Cafe….

The management over at  D’s Soul Full Cafe likes to combine a good food with entertaining  live music. You can see for yourself when you put down $5 for $10 to spend at this casual Willow Avenue breakfast and lunch spot. Open from 7 a.m. (8 a.m. on weekends) to 4 p.m. each day, D’s Soul Full Cafe features a hearty menu of breakfast burritos, bagels, subs, and wraps.

Note: This deal runs two more days from Firday July 27, 2012.

Link to Deal: http://local.amazon.com/hoboken-jersey-city/B008O8CWWY?

D’s Soul Full Cafe

Address: 918 Willow Avenue Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: 201-604-0054
Website: http://www.dssoulfullcafe.com/

Hours:
Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM
Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM

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June 20, 2012

Anthony Pino’s AD Catering Events Makes Entertaining Easier For The Summer Time

Local renowned Chef Anthony Pino of Hoboken (Anthony Davids, Kolo Club, Bin 14) can help you with your Summer Entertaining needs according this promo….

SUMMER ENTERTAINING SIMPLIFIED BY AD CATERING | EVENTS

It’s your party, so enjoy if you want to!

 

Dad spent Father’s Day working the grill?  Weekends filled with food shopping and slaving over a hot stove?   Playing bus boy to your guests?  Why endure additional stress when you should be enjoying the lazy days of summer?  Put Chef Anthony Pino and AD Catering and Events at your disposal to do the dirty work so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the party.

Offering total event management, from linens to staffing and a wide array of mouthwatering options tailored to clients’ summer entertaining needs, AD Catering & Events is the source to help area residents looking to create memorable events this summer for family and friends…at weddings, graduations, confirmations, 4th of July, Labor Day, birthdays and all events big and small in Hoboken, Jersey City, New York City and the surrounding areas.

Chef Pino says, “Our goal is to help clients entertain with ease.  We can work with small to large events at the client’s home, or at Kolo Klub, our new events loft located above Pilsener Haus and Biergarten in Hoboken where we can accommodate up to 200 guests for any type of event.”

Your guests can savor any of these tempting items (partial list):

Summer Salads created with market greens and other local ingredients: Dijon Potato Salad; Watercress and Corn Salad; Cucumber and Mint with Summer Peppers; Orzo with Feta and and Crisp Spinach; Fried Green Tomatoes; Grilled Eggplant with Mint and Garlic; Roasted Eggglant Tapanade with Crostini; Watercress with Anjou Pears and Gorgonzola; Jersey Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella Micro Arugula;

Hot off the Grill: Grilled Prawns White Bean Salad; Grilled Hanger Steak Avocado Salsa; BBQ Pork Tenderloin w/Moroccan Spices; Grilled Salmon, Artichokes and Tomatoes; Grilled Lamb Sirloin with Mint and Bing Cherries;

Fresh from the Sea: Homemade Crab Cakes, Lemon-Caper Aioli; Grilled Sea Scallops with Creamed Corn and Oranges; Atlantic Raw Bar L.A. Sushi Bar

Since its 2009 inception, Chef Anthony Pino’s AD Catering & Events has already established itself as the “go to” caterer for events for the foremost, fashionable and famous, including Coach, Vera Wang, Chase, HGTV, Morgan Stanley, Natalie Morales, Eli Manning and former NJ Governor John Corzine, just to name a few.

Contact Vincent Chrysler at info@anthonydavids.com to learn how AD Catering | Events can help make your special event dream a reality.  For more information visit www.anthonydavids.com.

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May 6, 2012

Hoboken Spring Arts and Music Festival Lineup Set May 6th, 2012 11am-6pm

The music lineups for Hoboken’s Spring Arts and Music Festival Sunday May 6th 2012 which is today is as follows:

Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the City of Hoboken proudly present the

Hoboken Spring Arts and Music Festival
Sunday May 6, 2012 11am to 6pm

Washington Street – between Observer Highway and 7th Street

Admission is Free – Rain or shine

Featuring over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and local crafters, as well as rides, games, face painting, local businesses, restaurants, food vendors and much more.

The festival has 3 Stages of live music with performances by:

Music for children on the 3rd street stage:

Performance Schedule:

Observer Hwy Stage: (between Newark and Observer Hwy)

  • 11;45am – Wyldlife
  • 12:30pm – The One & Nines
  • 1:15 pm – Demolition String Band
  • 2:00 pm – Freedy Johnston
  • 3:15 pm – The Front Bottoms
  • 4:30 pm – The dB’s

Sixth Street Stage Schedule:

  • 12:30pm Bandwidth
  • 1:10pm Hannah & the M&MS
  • 1:35pm Outside the Box
  • 2:25pm Stephie Coplan & the Pedestrians
  • 3:15pm Funkaphonics
  • 4:00pm Emily Turonis
  • 4:40pm Alexandria Potosnak
  • 5:10pm Orchestra C2
  • 5:15pm to 6:00pm – Orchestra C2

Children’s Stage (in the Capital One Bank parking lot on 3rd St.):

  • 12:00pm – Chrissy Roberts
  • 12:40 pm – Monroe Movement Space
  • 1:00pm – Chrisy Roberts
  • 1:45pm – Hudson Dance & Movement
  • 2:15pm – Hoboken School of Music
  • 2:45 pm – Pre-School of Rock
  • 3:30 pm – Garden Street School of the Performing Arts
  • 4:15 pm – Little Club Heads
  • 5:00pm – Pre-School of Rock

Special features include:

  • Fine artists are located between 2nd & 3rd St and 5th to 6th on the west side, so if you are an art collector, these are the places to be. Oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, mixed media, etc.
  • Crafters will be displaying and  selling throughout: handmade: pottery, metalwork, wood items, furniture, blown and fused glass, quilts, household items made from recycled materials, batik clothing, hand painted furniture, candles, jewelry, dried florals, soaps and bath salts and much more
  • Children’s activities on 3rd street with rides, games, creative activities, face painting, sand art, balloons, live performances and much more.
  • Car dealers will be displaying new models on 1st Street between Washington and Bloomfield. Check out the new Toyotas, BMWs and more.
  • Food: Lots of great food throughout offering an eclectic variety of international foods such as: Thai, Indian, Greek, French, Mexican, Cajun and Italian.

How to Get There
Located just 3 blocks from all public transportation: PATH, NJ Transit Trains & buses, NY Waterway Ferries & the Hudson Bergen Light Rail. For details, visit: http://www.hobokennj.org/visit/how-to-get-here

Sponsors
Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism (website: www.visitnj.org), United Water, Walgreens, WKTU, Yelp.Com, The Hoboken Reporter, Capital One Bank, PATH & Port Authority of NY and NJ

For more info call 201-420-2207 or email gfallo@hobokennj.org.
For updates, visit: http://www.hobokennj.org/departments/human-services/cultural-affairs/arts-music-festival/

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March 21, 2012

Cammareri Brooklyn Bakery and Cafe Closes Hoboken Location

According to Hoboken Patch which covers basic news ok and government news with a noted political slant but without the low carb diet hucksterism and full on “haterade” of another infamous website run by a person of ill repute, Cammareri Brooklyn Bakery has closed its doors in Hoboken after giving it a try less than a year. Bottom line is if a place can’t make it in a high traffic area like his one, the customers must have been looking for something else. I’m sure the rent is high but maybe they could sell only so many Cannolis and that just didn’t make the rent and payroll plus food and utility costs.

It is absolutely insane to be basing their failure on parking for Pete’s sake. The low carb huckster of another website entity renowned for smearing people not an ally of his political paymaster  is really off base with this one. But then again when he actually on target? That location is next a major transit hub and you are not going to find parking readily available there unless you are very lucky.

Link to story: http://hoboken.patch.com/articles/cammarari-s-hoboken-location-closes

TheBoken.com is as always sorry to see businesses fail but Hoboken is a unique city and some business models don’t always work here that work elsewhere. Back to the drawing board. Share you thoughts as to what should be next in the comments below….

Below is the original post of its opening…

Original Post April 26th, 2011: Holy Cannoli Batman! Another quality Bakery has opened up in Hoboken. Cammareri and Sons Bakery of Brooklyn has now expanded their territory to a convenient location in the Mile Square City. Located at 22 Hudson Place the location has appeal for those who commute and need a Cannoli fix immediately from their ascension from the PATH tunnel. TheBoken’s editor (me) tried the small Cannoli which is priced at $1.50 and thought it was very good and worth coming back for. I am normally not a dessert guy and diabetic so this can only be something I have every once in a while.

Cammareri and Sons Bakery Goods #4

I was able to chat with a manager/part owner and he said that they are going through a soft opening first before doing a grand opening which is typical. They are still awaiting approval from the Hoboken Historical Commission which is required in order to put their signs up. The bakery doesn’t just do Cannolis they have other desserts as well as fresh Italian bread. The Manager gave me a complimentary loaf to try and I have to say it is very good bread and fresh! Unlike Carlo’s Bakery which has frustrated locals with their long lines, the Cammareri Bakery due to their under the radar opening has yet to have lines but that could change if word gets out about the quality of their baked goods and what appears to be reasonable pricing.

The Boken wishes both Carlo’s Bakery and Cammareri Brooklyn Bakery the best. Perhaps there is enough business to go around for everyone to have their cake and eat it too.

Cammareri and Son Bakery Hoboken

Cammareri Brooklyn Bakery and Café
22 Hudson Place, Hoboken NJ

Below is a lineup of some of  their goods. The cakes and cookies look very delicious!

Cammareri and Sons Bakery Goods #1

Cammareri and Sons Bakery Goods #3Cammareri and Sons Bakery Goods #2

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December 29, 2011

W Hotel New Year’s Eve Party Remix and Revel 2012 in their Great Room Saturday Night

Filed under: Bars,bars and nightlife,Hoboken,W Hotel — Tags: , , , , , , , , — TheBoken @ 1:45 PM

Here is information on the W Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration in their Great Room. keep in mind this is separate from the party at the Chandelier Room which is on the same floor ….

 THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN:

W HOBOKEN RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH

REMIX AND REVEL 2012 PARTY

WHAT:   W Hoboken, the luxurious waterfront landmark on the Hudson River, rings in the 2012 year with a special Remix and Revel 2012 New Year’s Eve Party on Saturday, December 31st. Guests and local residents are invited to join in the festive celebration and experience an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, cocktails and cuisine.

The Great Room of W Hoboken will be transformed into the biggest celebration of the year. DJ Raphael Valentino will be spinning well into 2012 as guests enjoy an extensive dinner menu and midnight champagne toast. For tickets and information, please call (201) 253 – 2510.

WHEN:   Saturday, December 31, 2011 from   9pm – 2am

PRICE:  $150 per person

WHERE: The Great Room at W Hoboken at  225 River Street  Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

New Year’s Eve Menu…..

Hot & Cold Bites

  • Pretzel Caprese
  • Parmesan P.L.T. (Prosciutto, Lettuce, Tomato)
  • Beef Medallion and Chipolini Agro Dolce
  • Sicilian Meatball Sliders
  • Chicken Parmesan Sliders
  • Risotto Balls

 Tuscan Tapas Station

  • Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Eggplant Caponata and Hummus
  • Marinated Olives & Homemade Parmesan Grissini
  • Salumi Misti with Homemade Giardinera, Aged Parmesan
  • Ricotta di Buffalo, Truffle Honey, Grilled Tuscan Bread
  • Fresh Grilled Semolina Brushed with Garlic and Virgin Olive Oil
  • Pita, Assorted Flatbreads, Homemade Rosemary Foccacia

 Pasta Station

  • Rigatoni with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Sweet Basil and Parmesan
  • Penne with Wild Mushrooms and Parmesan Cream Sauce
  • Garlic Bread and Breadsticks

 Dessert Station

(served 11pm-12am)

Assorted Mini Cupcakes

 Coffee Station

(served at midnight)

  • Just Brewed Fonte® Coffee
  • Assorted ea Forté® Teas

 Sips

(served 9pm-2am)

  • 5-Hour Open Bar
  • Midnight Champagne Toast

 

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