On my commute to work this morning, LiB friend Steve sent me an urgent text message, telling me to check Twitter. At the next stop light, I quickly checked Twitteriffic and saw the following photos:
That, friends, is the creek next to Palisades Park Junior Senior High School (warning: ghetto website link). According to Steve, a bunch of teachers and students were outside, and they had to pull out the bus driver to safety.
Details pending!
*Thanks to Steve for the tip and photos!
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
WTF Photos of the Day: Bus in Creek
Friday, April 24, 2009
OMFG of the Day
So last night, whilst at a housewarming party, the news was on. Big whoop, right? It gets better. So the party is kind of loud, and I'm just watching the news and just seeing pictures and videos - and then all of a sudden BOOM! I see a mug shot of someone who looked eerily familiar. JOSEPH PONSI. Oh yeah, he was one of the guidance counselors at my old high school! I thought it was some local news garbage and thought nothing of it.
HOWEVER, I decided to Google search him, and was surprised to find the following article:
"Police said Thursday night a child pornography sting in northern New Jersey has resulted in 21 arrests. Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli released mug shots of 16 of the men. The other five are juveniles. All are accused of trading images of child porn on the Internet. The youngest child depicted was a 2-year-old. Molinelli said one of the men, 63-year-old Joseph Ponsi of River Vale, works as a guidance counselor in the Palisades Park school system. " (wcbstv.com)
WTF!!! CHILD PORN??
Okay, he wasn't my guidance counselor because my last name starts with a "P" - Mr. Ponsi had all students with last names beginning with A - K. But since a lot of my friends are Korean and have the most popular Korean last name of "Kim," I got to know him through many trips to the guidance office, especially junior and senior year, when SATs and college applications were the rave.
From what I remember, he was such a nice man. He used to be a wrestling coach, and had a tank of fish in his office. He always offered his help to me, even though I wasn't technically one of his "girls," as he affectionally nicknamed me and my friends.
Good Lord. He even signed my yearbook. I even stopped by his office to talk when I wasn't in the mood to go to class!
Wow, simply stunning.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Customer Is Always Right?
The following took place last month. The setting is good ole Fitness Factory on Grand Avenue in Palisades Park. My friend Sang has been given a free week pass by one of his friends and is attempting to swipe in early one morning. One of the staff members, let's call her Jane, stops him.
Jane: Can you swipe in again.
Sang: Swipes.
Jane: Your trial has expired.
Sang: What do you mean? It can't be expired. I got it two days ago.
Jane: It says it's expired.
Sang: Can you check your paperwork?
Jane: If the computer says it's expired, it's expired.
Sang: Don't you have copies of your records?
Jane: Do you have the receipt?
Sang: I didn't get a receipt.
Jane: Yes, you did.
Sang: No one gave me one.
Jane: Yea, you got no one.
Sang: Uhh...no I didn't?
Jane: Hold on let me talk to my supervisor. 2 Minutes later. The problem is that the free week trial is only available if you haven't been a member of the gym in the past six months.
Sang: Well that shouldn't be a problem. The latest time I could have been a member was August of last year.
Jane: Do you want me to check the computer!?
Sang: Yea, check the computer!
Jane: Reads a bit. It says here May 2006 to October 2006. Well the computer might be wrong, I mean like you said, you were here last year.
Sang: No. I said the latest I could have been a member was last year.
Jane: Hold on. Comes back 2 minutes later. Can I see your license?
Sang: Gives license.
Jane: Oh, see. The trial is only available for Palisades Park residents.
Sang: Wtf. I live in Ridgefield, it's literally a block away and nobody brought this up when I signed up.
Jane: But supervisor feels bad so he'll give you a free day pass today.
You tried your best to reason with them Sang and you failed. The lesson is, never try to reason with a Pal Park business ever again. Eventually, someone at Fitness came to their senses and called Sang and informed him they had renewed his free week pass. I think we all have similar experiences with shady, local businesses. Next time a well placed phone call to the Better Business Bureau should help them get their act together.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Happy News of the Day: Sonic's in New Jersey!
You know what has always bothered me? Watching those hilarious Sonic commercials, seeing their delicious food and frozen treats, and knowing that there isn't a single Sonic nearby where I could show my appreciation for their creativity by giving them money.
Well, it seems like things are changing, because according to the PressofAtlanticCity.com, there has been a push to start bringing Sonics to Jersey:
The franchise, headed by CEO Daniel Reyes, is planning a dozen new locations in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester counties.
It doesn't change much for me as a Bergen County resident. But I bet that if the new locations do well, there will quickly creep up north.
PS. I couldn't resist putting another funny Sonic ad. :)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
2008 New Jersey's Best High Schools Ranking
New Jersey Monthly Magazine's latest issue has their biennial "Best High Schools in New Jersey" list. Their rankings are based on criteria such as teacher-to-student ratio, SAT scores, AP scores, graduation rate, and many other statistics.
In total, 316 schools were ranked (some technical, special, and vocational schools were not included), with Milburn, McNair Academic (Jersey City), and Tenafly high schools making it to the top of the list.
Check out the full list to find out where your high school ranked. You know, to give yourself some school pride (or shame :x).
For example, my Alma mater, Palisades Park ranked 118th. OH YEAHHH!! WAY TO MAKE IT INTO THE TOP 40th PERCENT TILE!! GO TIGERS!!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Shocker: There are Korean Restaurants in Palisades Park
(Oh, heck yes.)If I had to recommend a perfect second course for this article, I would suggest visiting Off the Broiler. He also read the Record article and then compiled a list of his favorite Korean eateries in the area. What makes his post special is that he has tons of pictures of what the restaurants and food look like. Just scrolling through his post makes me hungry!
So if you need some Korean restaurant guidance, hit up these two links and prepare to drool!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Resources for Local Foodies
Speaking of food.. I kind of love it. I love eating and trying new places.
Aside from reading other posts on this blog, I have two ways of finding new places to eat around the Bergen County / New Jersey / New York area.
The first is Chowhound.com forums. Chowhound is, like, a foodie's dream website. They have recipes, reviews, and a very comprehensive food forum.
While activity can sometimes be scarce (I started up a few posts 
and had very little to no feedback), they have a very deep archive with lots of great suggestions. It's actually through Chowhound that I found my favorite Cuban eatery, Casual Habana Cafe.
The other site I check when I'm looking for food is Off the Broiler. Off the Broiler is a blog run by a local guy named Jason Perlow. He writes about technology and food (I know, an odd mix). The great thing about his blog is that he takes pictures of the places he eats at and is very descriptive in his writing. He visited some of my favorite places to go, like Bartolomeo's and Boom Boom Chicken.
So if you're ever in the mood to find a new place to eat, use Chowhound and Off the Broiler to help you discover your new favorite restaurant.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Foodies Rejoice! Restaurant Weeks are Coming
Restaurant week is coming! Which, of course, means that us common-folk are allowed into some more prestigious restaurants in the area for a fraction of the regular price.
The most famous restaurant week is the one hosted in New York. It's running from July 21st to the 25th, taking the weekend off, and then starting again on July 28th until August 1st. The 3 course prix-fixe meals cost $24.07 for lunch and $35.00 for lunch.
While it's certainly not the cheapest dining option, it's definitely worth the money. There are hundreds of restaurants participating, such as Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill and Tom Colicchio's (of Top Chef fame) Gramercy Tavern. Personally, the Life in Boxes crew (and friends) will be heading to Indochine for some delicious treats.
For more information, you should visit their official website, and also check out About.com's restaurant recommendations.
However, if you're from Jersey and don't want to make it all the way across the river, Hudson county is hosting their restaurant week as well.
The Hudson Restaurant Week event starts on July 28th and ends on August 8th. There is less selection, but it might give us Jersey folk the opportunity to find hidden food gems in our own back yards.
Their official website is lacking on some details (such as cost), but hopefully they'll update food.
No matter where you end up going, the end of July seems to be a great time to be a stingy foodie in this area.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Google Street View Reaches Broad Avenue
I've always been jealous of people who lived in major cities because they were the only ones who had Google Street View. I think it was super cool that you could virtually drive around the New York City. And it is especially useful for when you needed to find an obscure store or directions.
Well, I found out last week that Street View is now available in Palisades Park, Fort Lee, Edgewater, and a bunch of other nearby towns in Bergen County. Not only that, but Google took a picture of my car, the sexy Rhonda!
Drive around your neighborhood, maybe you'll find something interesting!
Not sure of what Street View is or how it's done? Then read more....
For those of you who don't know, Google Street View is a viewing option on Google Maps that gives you a street-level view of streets. They do it by driving around in a car with a 360-degree camera mounted on the roof. It hit major cities first, but as you can see, they're slowly driving all around America.
Also, as you can imagine, some people have seen some crazy things on Google Street View. This website has compiled some of the best finds on Street View.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Fact of the Day: Wealthiest Zip Code in the US
If you had to guess, which zip code do you think is the wealthiest in the United States? If you guessed Alpine, New Jersey, then you are correct.
I had always known that Alpine was rich, but I never thought it was the richest. I had always assumed that somewhere around Silicon Valley would be on the top of the list. Who would have thought that the wealthiest zip code was right in our own back yard?
Anyway, for those curious, rounding out the top 3 wealthiest zip codes are Miami Beach, FL and Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
Monday, June 2, 2008
[Feature]Four Foods You Must Have in Pal Park
New York, Rome, London, Palisades Park. Which of these doesn't belong? The correct answer is London. Although being a mere square mile, Palisades Park shares the same dedication to good food as some of the better known cities around the world. (London, fish n' chips? Shame on you.) The following are four essentials of the Pal Park diet. Best part of it is that you can have all four for less than $25.
1. Pizza Fries- Johnny's Pizzeria
Any Pal Parker who has been hungry and poor has been able to depend on Johnny's Pizza Fries. The dish consists of french fries smothered in tomato sauce and melted cheese. Normally, finishing a plate of pizza fries requires a bit of effort, not because it is not tasty but rather because it is so filling. Price: $3.95.
2. Prosciutto & Mozzarella Sandwich- Bartolomeo
Out of all the sandwiches I've ever had, and believe me I've had a lot, this is my favorite. I think the biggest difference between Bartolomeo and other delis is that the ingredients used at Bartolomeo are fresh and they don't go cheap with the toppings. I get my sandwich with lettuce, tomato, oil, vinegar, and pesto. Price: $7.50.
Soondubu- So Gong Dong
How can you have the best foods in Pal Park with out including some type of Korean food. If you're going to have one thing in Pal Park, have this. For those of you who don't know, Soondubu is spicy tofu stew with your choice of seafood, beef, pork, kimchi, etc... It comes with a raw egg that you crack over the stew while it is boiling hot. It is also served with a bowl of white rice and a few other appetizers. My second favorite food overall (second only to pizza). Price: $9.00.
Cannoli- Palisades Park Bakery
There are plenty of bakeries on Broad Avenue. However, there is very little doubt that the Palisades Park Bakery is the cream of the crop. What better way to end this list than with a dessert and the Bakery makes a heck of a cannoli. Price: $1.25.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Rumor of the Day
One of your favorite hang out spots in Fort Lee - Borders - might be gone as soon as the next year. Rumor has it that the bookstore has been showing sluggish sales numbers and that the overhead is becoming too much to handle. It's also rumored that a Japanese restaurant could be possibly taking its place
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Road Construction Blues
If you live in or drive through Palisades Park/Leonia you know that driving through the west part of town (Broad and Grand Aves) is a hassle. It took me half an hour today to get back from Hackensack, what would otherwise be a 10 minute drive. I'm starting to think the government in our towns is in cahoots with Exxon. Folks, relief isn't coming any time soon. Sources say that the road construction will last into late this year or early next year.
Monday, March 24, 2008
[Feature] Sodom, Gomorrah, and Bergen County
**WHILE THIS ARTICLE HAS NO DIRTY PICTURES IN IT, IT DOES TALK ABOUT THINGS LIKE SEX AND PROSTITUTION. IT IS QUITE NSFW**
As you all know by now, former Governor Spitzer got caught in a prostitution ring. Besides crushing his career, this scandal has shown that there are many different faces of prostitution.
It isn't all picking up dirty street hookers named Divine Brown in downtown Hollywood -- prostitution is everywhere. It's on the internet, it's in major cities, and yes, it is in your own back yard.
Bergen County (and I'm sure counties are all over the country) is rife full of prostitutes, dirty massage parlors, and brothels.
Seriously, our quaint little county is way dirtier then you once thought....
Heaven is a Happy Ending
Probably the most prevalent form of prostitution in our area is that of shady massage parlors. These joints are usually owned by Asians and offer everything from the simple happy endings to... pretty much everything else.
Now, I've never been to one, but I've seen enough movies to figure out how it all works. I'm sure they offer massages, but that's a secondary issue.
Bergen County has been hit with numerous massage parlor busts. Between 2002 to 2003, the very hard to miss "Heaven is a Spa" massage parlor on Route 46 in Little Ferry was busted at least 3 times for prostitution.
More recently, #752 Spa in Lyndhurst was also busted for prostitution. The kicker for me is that the owner of that establishment is a Korean woman named Soon C. Park. Way to make us Koreans look good, Soon.
Korean Brothels are not Soups
Yet another big source of dirtiness that has begun emerge is the culture of room salons.
Room salons are bars where customers pay to hang out and drink with young girls (or even young men, for those ahjumma's) in their own private rooms. While there usually isn't anything beyond flirting going on within the room salons, people usually make arrangements for sex while there.
In Korea, this is a $20 billion dollar industry. Seeing as places like Palisades Park are over 40% Korean, it's not surprising to see these room salons sprout up and grow in popularity in the US.
Ratemyho.com
While doing research for this article, I stumbled upon a very bizarre site. It's kind of like Ratemyprofessor.com, except instead of rating professors, people log in and rate their prostitutes.
I kid you not.
The site, worldsexguide.com, is broken down by state and users write about everything from strip clubs, to massage parlors, and to just picking up prostitutes off the street. They discuss how much they paid, how pretty the girls look, and what kind of services they received.
This twisted site alone gives you a good breakdown of how much prostitution there really is in our area.
In Seriousness
I realize that I am writing about this topic in a somewhat light tone. I do want to address one serious issue: the false notion that prostitution is a victimless crime.
The idea that prostitution shouldn't be illegal because nobody is getting hurt from it is something many people say to justify their actions. However, that isn't true at all. Many of the Asian prostitutes are victims of human-trafficking. They are brought to the US thinking that they will receive legitimate jobs, but then are forced into sex-work.
Further, many clients do not see these women as people. In turn, they treat them like crap, beating and abusing them.
Many of these women do not want to be prostitutes, but have nothing else they can do. They are the pure definition of victims.
The fact is that prostitution is illegal, and rightly so.
In Conclusion...
If you're like me, prostitution was something you only saw on television. But as you can see, it is freaking everywhere.
Every spa I see is now a dirty brothel. Every bar, a place people will meet up for sex. And every person standing on the street, potential ho.
All this prostitution really changes the way you look at our upper-middle class, mall-shopping, Bergen County.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Review: Country Pancake House
Restaurant Name: Country Pancake House
Cuisine: Breakfast
Location:
Info:
140 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201)444-8395Whenever I’m in the mood for some pancakes or breakfast in general, the only real choice there used to be around here was IHOP. And you know what? IHOP sucks. It’s overpriced and the pancakes are so spongy that they soak up all the syrup, which is not a good thing.
Luckily, I found Country Pancake House in Ridgewood, New Jersey. This little breakfast joint is the best breakfast place I have ever been to.....
Three things make this place amazing: their variety, their serving size, and their price.Their menu is beyond extensive. There is a page and a half’s worth of different pancake options (banana-strawberry, chocolate, wheat, and lots more) and three more pages worth of other breakfast options from omelets to frittatas.
The crazier thing is their serving sizes. They give you so much food, they don’t even expect you to finish -- the staff regularly walks around handing out take-out plates. If you order pancakes, you can get them as four regular sized pancakes, or two huge record-sized pancakes. Their omelets are just as impressive because they give you the omelet, two pancakes and delicious home fries.
Oh yeah, and every table gets complimentary fresh-baked corn bread.All of this giant-sized food comes at a surprising low price. Entrees go from $7 - $13, meaning that huge omelet meal comes to you for a measly $10.
Of course, I’m not the only person who knows about how great Country Pancake House is, so if you go any time before 2pm (especially on weekends), expect a wait.
The hectic atmosphere also causes service to be a bit sub-par. It may take a while for a waiter to get to your table and on more than one occasion, they’ve forgotten small requests (such as asking for extra butter).
But, overall, it’s hard to complain about the service when the food is so great.
I highly recommend their fruit pancakes (their banana pancakes are my favorite) and their broccoli and cheese omelet. One thing to avoid, though, is their cinnamon apple pancake – the fresh cinnamon stings more than spices and their apples are a bit too soggy.
All in all, Country Pancake House is the perfect breakfast nook. While the service suffers due to the crowds, it is easily made up for by their scrumptious food and even more scrumptious prices.
Atmosphere: B+
Food: A
Service: B-
Overall Rating: A
Friday, February 1, 2008
Surviving the Palisades Interstate Parkway Courts: a Guide
Last September, I had the unfortunate luck of getting pulled over for speeding on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Anyway, I had to go into court this week to try to avoid getting any points. Instead of ranting about how 50 mph is too slow for the parkway, I decided it's better to use my experience to help others who may get stuck in the same situation.
I'm not sure that this applies to everyone who gets a speeding ticket in New Jersey, but if you got a speeding ticket on the Palisades Parkway and are looking to pay extra money in order to avoid points, then this definitely a guide for you....
Call the Police Station After Getting the Ticket:
Despite the fact that the ticket clearly states "Notice to Appear" and "Court Date", you don't have a right to show up on that date unless you reserve a spot at least a week in advance. So if you go to court that day without having called, like I did, you're just going to be told to go back home and call the police station the next morning to set a new appointment. And if you're like me, that new date will be 4 months from when you got the actual ticket.
Clear Your Schedule:
Some people have the deluded idea that they'll go into court, speak to someone real quick, pay the fine, and be on their way. If you go into court thinking that, you're in for a rude awakening. There are over 50 people (maybe even 100 people) who are going into court that very same day and only one prosecutor and one judge to handle all of their claims. So the process is slow and cumbersome.
I was one of the first "not guilty"'s to get out of court that day and I was there for over three and a half hours. I would imagine that the 90% of the people behind me didn't get out for at least another hour. So make sure that you leave yourself plenty of time to wait the day you go to court.
PS. Getting there early is pointless unless you're doing it to get parking -- you will not finish any earlier by getting there early.
PPS. Lawyers have priority. So if you really want to save time (but spend extra money), hire a lawyer.
Don't Sit in the Courtroom:
The courtroom is small, so not everyone who goes shows can fit. This is a good thing for you. If you sit in the courtroom, you're forced to stay absolutely quiet, sitting very close to strangers. If you're in the lobby, you can still hear the judge, but you can walk around and make a phone call outside if you have to.
The main benefit, however, is that being outside the room puts you in a better position to meet with the prosecutor. After the judge goes through his spiel, he tells all the not-guilty's to go out to the lobby to wait on line to plea with the prosecutor. If you're already out in the lobby, you just stand next to the prosecutor's door. That's how I ended up being fourth in line, while the people in the court room were all the way at the end of the line.
Plead Not Guilty:
When you go into court, the judge calls your name and asks you to plead guilty, not guilty, or request an adjournment. They say that if you're not sure, to plead not guilty.
If you're trying to pay a speeding ticket and avoid the points, you have to plead not guilty. By doing so, you're given a chance to make a deal with the prosecutor. He'll then offer to change your speeding charge to an "unsafe driving" charge (NJSA 39:4-92.2). "Unsafe driving" does not come with any points, but costs $380.
One thing you should note is that you can only use this twice during a five year period. After that, "unsafe driving" comes with four points.
PS. Be prepared with cash or a check. They don't accept credit.
Bring a Baby:
Okay, I'm being facetious with this one... kind of. Obviously, you shouldn't purposely bring a baby if you have a choice to drop them off with a baby sitter or something. It's just that while I was there, three people who had babies were allowed to go ahead of me. These people thus got out a little bit faster than me. I'm not saying you should try use kids to "abuse" the system. I'm just saying, you know, that's what I saw while I was there.
Anyway, I hope this guide helps if you ever get caught in a situation like mine. And considering how many people I see pulled over on the Palisades Parkway nowadays, I wouldn't be surprised if that was a lot of you. Good luck and happy point dodging!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Cell Phones + Driving = Primary Offense in NJ
You better hang up those phones because starting March 2008, driving and using your cell phone (without a hands-free device) will get you a $100 - $250 ticket.
Yes, New Jersey has had a ban on cell phones and driving for a while, but it has always been a secondary offense. But now, you'll get pulled over just for using your phone.
Using a cell while driving is a little pet peeve of mine, but I admit that I have been guilty of doing on occasion. Hopefully this new law will stop people (and myself) from being wreckless.
[Link to the PDF file of the actual legislation]
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jersey Adds Camera to Red Lights
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2008/01/14/daily33.html
New Jersey will be adding cameras on traffic lights at dangerous intersections in order to catch red light violators. Funny thing about this is that a couple of weeks ago my dad was caught on one of these cameras in New York and was ticketed $120. He then proceeded to argue with me about how the cameras got it wrong and hinted at a conspiracy by "man to strip hard working, law abiding citizens of their hard earned money." He'd be more convincing if it weren't for the digital picture that accompanied his ticket.
I guess this will lead us to drive more carefully? I hope it stops the jerks who know they are being followed by a friend from accelerating at every yellow light/red lights. You all now who you are. I hope you all get caught.
PS: One of my favorite comedians is Louis CK. There is a lot of cursing so beware before pressing play. This is not for everyone...
Friday, January 11, 2008
Review: Casual Habana Cafe
Restaurant Name: Casual Habana Cafe
Cuisine: Cuban
Location:
Price
Info:
125 Main Street
Hackensack
07601
(201)880-9844
During my ongoing quest to find a great, cheap Cuban restaurant in
Casual Habana Cafe is a quaint little Cuban joint. From the outside, it doesn't really look like a restaurant, but like we all learned as kids, it's what's on the inside that counts. The decor is simple, and the high ceilings make it restaurant look very roomy. Overall, it has a very welcoming atmosphere to it.
Now let's dive right into the important part: the food. Casual Habana Cafe offers a wide variety of Cuban cuisine. They have everything from salads, Cuban sandwiches, tapas, to entrees with beef, pork, chicken, and fish. What's more, their prices are beyond reasonable. They offer daily specials which consist of an entree, with a side of rice and beans for only $6-$8, and nothing on their menu is over $12. What's more, their serving sizes are large enough to fill people up.
When I first visited the restaurant, I was upset that they didn't have any plain roasted chicken, but I was quickly consoled by their two best entrees; the ropa vieja (a classic Cuban beef dish) and the bistek de pollo encebollado (pan-seared chicken breast with onions). Both dishes were full of flavor, with the chicken being particularly tender and moist. I would have expected to pay a whole lot more for the quality of food I ate.
One meal that was not satisfied with, however, was their chicken cutlet in creamy garlic sauce (which, ironically, was recommended by our waitress). The sauce was watery and really didn't taste that great compared to the rest of their food.
Their rice and beans were ideal and their sweet plantains were pretty good (but not great).
On the sweet side of the palate, Casual Habana offers fruit smoothies, creme brulee, and flan. The smoothie wasn't great. The strawberry smoothie we ordered was very milky and had a weird sweetness to it, but it could have been that my Americanized tongue just wasn't used to the flavor. Their creme brulee tasted like they made it a couple hours beforehand.
I can't really get too mad at those hit-and-miss desserts though, because I thought the flan was downright delicious. It was creamy, sweet, and right on the mark.
When it comes down to it, the food is very, very good.
The service I had at Casual Habana Cafe was mixed. I went there twice; the first time ordering out, and the second time eating in. When I ordered out, it was their peak dinner hour, so I was forced to wait over 40 minutes to get my food and didn't even receive any real acknowledgment that I waited long. That was not very good.
However, when I sat down and ate, the food came very quickly and the service was great. The chef / owner even came out and asked us how our food was. So it seems like eating in is generally the way to go.
Oh, and one thing to note is that they seem to have odd hours. Some friends and I tried to go eat at the restaurant at around 7:30 PM on a Thursday night only to find it closed.
All in all, I really love Casual Habana Cafe. They have some problems here and there, but all of that is made up by their really great food at really great prices. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for delicious Cuban food.
Atmosphere: B+
Food: A
Service: B
Overall Rating: A-
Monday, December 17, 2007
NJ Bans Death Penalty
New Jersey has not executed a prisoner since 1963, and from this day on, it seems like it'll stay that way. As of today, New Jersey became the first state in more than three decades to ban the death penalty.
"It's a day of progress for the state of New Jersey and for the millions of people across our nation and around the globe who reject the death penalty as a moral or practical response to the grievous, even heinous, crime of murder," Governor Jon Corzine said. (CNN.com)Instead of a death penalty, the new legislation enforces life in prison with no parole.
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