Ayyy Ohhhh Pizannooo!!!…read more Italian festival in Jersey City on a beautiful sunny symmer day. Eat, drink, play games, be merry, AND, foghettaboutit!!!

I expected much much more from this Italian "party". I put party in quotes because this is just a…read moresmall, yes, super small street fair, just 2 blocks. The weather wasn't good so that obviously contributed to my "not so happy" day but my 2 stars are strictly about the "party" itself because bad weather is nobody's fault. There is very limited food choices and the food didn't look good. Cheese steak looked very dry and the kebabs look like they had been sitting there for 2 weeks. The only thing I enjoyed was the rice ball but it's small for $7 a piece. Lots of people asking for donation for churches and a few other causes. The band was ok but the sound wasn't very clear. There is a very limited number of small tables near the stage if you want to eat. Since it was raining it wasn't difficult to find street parking 3 blocks away and the line for the food wasn't bad. But if it's a sunny day I can imagine how difficult it would be to find parking and, as other reviewers have mentioned, the long lines to order food.

I have been to New York, but never been to the Lowe's Jersey Theater. I am fascinating by the…read morebeauty, because it was built in the 1920's era. But I do know a little history about this theater, I was born in Chicago, Illinois and what I know about this Movie Palace is the designers. This theater was designed by Chicago's Architects Cornelius Rapp and George Rapp, they are known for. Their designs for movie palaces, in the United States. Architects Rapp and Rapp designed the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theater opened up on October 26, 1921. Rapp and Rapp designed the Lowe's Paradise Theater in New Jersey. This movie palace of the 1920's era, undergoing restoration as we speak. I know that it's going to look more beautiful, once The restoration is complete and restored to it's natural glamor look.

A historic theatre smack in the middle of Journal Square, Loew's has a diverse array of events and…read moreprogramming - from classic movies, touring musical acts, and even organ concerts (inside Loew's is a built-in Wurlitzer theatre organ that was played during silent movies). I've gone to Loew's for the Jersey Journal's 150th anniversary celebration during which the movie 'His Girl Friday' was screened and there was an organ mini-concert. I also saw Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile at Loew's back in November. I recommend checking it out for the programming, but also to see some beautiful architecture inside. Plus, for the most part, the events are very affordable. It's a unique experience.

Let's start with what this is: a two-person show. And let's start with what that means: nowhere to…read morehide. Two actors, one room, one night, the whole weight of a life hanging in the air between them. No intermission. No exits. No one to hand the scene to when the oxygen gets thin. Just two people who have to hold it -- all of it -- and make it look like the most natural thing in the world. It is not. It is an extraordinary ask. Hassiem Muhammad and Kendra Holloway deliver.

Everything went well.The production value was superb.The intimate theater was very effective that…read moreperformers were fantastic.I'm glad I caught the last performance.I intend to make this one of my regular stops for local theater in talent , the artistic directed a fantastic job five stars was delicious

I have never stood on a line that long for zeppoles, but I 100% would do so again. Bring cash for…read morethe zeppoles and the fried seafood stand, I'm looking forward to trying clams strips next time! I stopped by during the day and it wasn't too bad crowd wise, but that sun was rough! I also tried a mini cannoli and some pasta, both were fine. Come for the zeppoles and stay for the vibes!

Good Feast. Great food. Nice vendors. Celebrating Feast of St Ann. Good neighborhood community.read more

There's something charming about an old school movie theater. Teaneck Cinemas is an affordable and…read moreenjoyable option for watching newly released films. First of all... you simply cannot beat the pricing!!! All movies beginning before 3pm are just $8! After 3pm, adults are $10 and children (under 12) + senior citizens are $9. Unbeatable prices. You can buy your ticket(s) online and they'll email you the QR code. Note that there's a 50 cent fee. It's located on a busy main street, so street parking can be tough. Luckily there's a free municipal lot around the corner. So if you don't mind walking a block or so, park there! Yes, it's outdated and a little dingy. But I think it adds to the nostalgic charm. Carpets and wallpapers with funky patterns, retro arcade games, antique artifacts, vintage photos... such a throwback! They have a concessions station with your favorite snacks like popcorn, nachos, and candy. Not a lot of food options like the big name theaters, but the prices are a lot lower. You can even get free refills on popcorn and fountain drinks when you purchase the largest size. They only show four movies at a time with limited showtimes, so that can be a drawback. But they do have a good selection of first-run films for both children and adults. Of course, you get what you pay for. This isn't AMC Theatres lol. The theaters are small, so I would suggest coming early during popular times, especially if you're watching a newly released film. There aren't reserved seats, so first come first serve. No stadium seating. The chairs are leather and were comfortable with enough leg room. No recliner. There's a small table with a cup holder for each seat. I didn't experience any technical issues during the movie. Visual and audio quality were clear. They have a surround sound system and the screens were the perfect size. I watched a 6pm showing on a Thursday and had the whole theater to myself. I loved it. You can even book a private event or birthday party. I'll be coming here more often. Keep supporting your local movie theaters :')

Booked a private event recently and the staff was extremely accommodating and responsive! They…read moreadded personalized touches for our event. The theater was clean and had a very classic feel.

Amazing and unusual gallery with fine art to look at and/or to buy. Don't miss their openings! They…read moreare convivial and chill events!

(Attended 06/27/2025 FR @ 5:30pm and 06/28/2025 SA @ 2:30pm): A music festival that supported goats…read more- baaa! On a whim, I attended the 2025 Goatchella Music Festival held at the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery. Apparently, this was a fundraising event on behalf of the cemetery to rent goats https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=JMVRTyo_cWe7eBV9bnmjlg to help clear away and devour the overgrown foliage. Did this local music festival get my goat!? PURCHASE Admission - Friday Night Pass + Fees ($20.00 + $3.18): Although this was a two-night/one-day event, I bought the one-night pass. The second day was FREE until 6pm which then required proof of paid admission. Founders Brewing Co. All Day IPA Session Beer 4.7% ABV 12floz Can ($7.00): Golden amber color, hoppy piney aroma, light body, light hoppy piney flavor, clean smooth finish, and light hoppy piney aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=YpYs9W_01b9B8y5doyTxwg House Wine Original Red Blend Wine ABV 12.0% 12floz Can ($12.00): Red color, berries cherry oaky aroma, medium body, slightly bold dark berries plum flavor, velvety finish, and dark berries cherry aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=sNsiNxIeYs2yn131VjjgZQ House Wine Rainbow Ed. Rosé Bubbles Wine 12.0% ABV 12floz Can ($12.00): Pink color, citrusy strawberry aroma, light body, citrusy strawberry flavor, crisp effervescent finish, and citrusy strawberry aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=sUrPu4RVc9fmQ2jtS0mS2A Souvenir Event T-Shirt M ($30.00): I always bought a shirt to commemorate the event and lent my support. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=SFeHMcbZFXvZxOU6adXXiw Sticker ($2.00): I loved stickers! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=EWBvMq1Eh7eCQHBM_ASEzQ THE CONCERT A collection of local high school and neighborhood bands who met for a cause and played to a supportive crowd. Here were some notables: ~3 Dollars kicked off the festival with youthful energy and closed their set with a classic Paul Westerberg song. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=DL5XLvrY6yGh0xuBEEwf5g ~Night Music reminded me of The Pixies and The Replacements (was this a theme!?)! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=cTrWe_Bgzo0TNoRa_CKOaQ ~The Everymen rocked with a saxophone thrown in for good measure! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=wRBTTNaDLYvLu5N7qggioQ ~I lit the night on fire once I was handed a sparkler! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=RcdATVbcPCDkc-N3OpRrXA ~Nowsterdays was a chill way to kick off Day 2! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=DXd0u3XV6qtokNAlczumyw ~The Porchistas reminded me of wacky children songs probably made better if I were high! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=6x_jMuo7nhil750OebWqng SERVICE The online ticket purchase was seamless, the check-in line outside the venue went swiftly, the concession line moved steadily, the merchandise line went quickly, and there wasn't any security. Apparently, it was a volunteer staff that managed everything - easy-peasy! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) Generally speaking, this was an easy flat-to-downhill 20-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots (no known private lot) along the main drag of Newark Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located on a dirt patch at a sprawling historic cemetery, there was one stage with standard sound set up, a cluster of vendor booths https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=ah3Khx3yFwc8qb8ZBY-fxA for sales, a couple port-o-potties, and a food truck. Plenty of natural lighting since you were completely outside while the only electric lights were the ones along the street and the vendor tents. There were no TVs/monitors while the bands provided your background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I was pleasantly surprised by Goatchella Music Festival, and would gladly attend again. It had me at outdoor music for a reasonable price in support of a cause. Everything was small-scale as the community banded together to put this on. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience between the two visits was around $86.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, all aspects of the event accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Oh swine, how I love thee…read more What a great event! First of all, so many people came by through out the day starting at noon and ending at 8 PM. This was a ommunity event at its finest. The music was on point and there were a variety of local vendors including MAE, Dinosaur BBQ, Jimmy's BBQ, Hamilton Inn serving up NJ Beer Co, Sophie Sophia, Fizzy Lizzy and a few others. The bbq was amazing. I had lamb ribs from MAE, some pulled pork (I think) from Dinosaur BBQ, and of course an amazing bite of cupcake from SS. Hot damn. Everything was fresh and delicious. The food was great, the proceeds was going to a great cause (Hamilton Park Conservancy), and the weather was perfect albeit a bit windy. There is nothing like eating bbq with the community filled with babies, dogs, hipsters, non hipsters, beer, laughs and live music. Win. I look forward to next year! Oh and for families: petting zoo in the house! Along with vendors selling crafts organized by Not Yo Momma's Craft Fair. Amaze.

Hamilton Park BBQ Festival was a wonderful community event which was a fund raiser for The Hamilton…read morePark Conservancy. The conservancy is dedicated to assisting the city in the maintenance and improvement of the park. What a great way to enjoy a beautiful sunny afternoon and raise some money for a good cause. Outstanding. The event featured: BBQ at Legal Beans, Dinosaur Bar-b-que, Jimmy's BBQ and Modern American Eatery. Beverages by New Jersey Beer Company, Lizzmonade and Fizzy Lizzy. They also had a petting zoo for the kids and assorted tables selling bake goods, treats and goodies. Yelp had a table and was represented by Stephanie Y who was full of enthusiasm. It was my first time meeting her and was wow by her energy and friendliness. Yay! I only had the opportunity to taste Dinosaur Bar-b-que and the ribs were delicious. The half rack I ordered was very good. It had all the characteristics of excellent barbecue ribs: ring around the rib, moist, tender, great flavor and meaty. The 2 pieces of 3 ribs each had good texture and just fell off the bone. It just had the right amount of pull and awesome flavor. The ribs had a good rub with a balance of traditional spices. Overall high B+, very high. The pull pork sandwich just did not cut it. It was a beautiful cut of pork shoulder with all the good characteristics of good tasting pull pork BBQ, but It failed. It was just cold and the flavors did not come out. While I did received a good amount of pull pork it was just not steaming with flavor. Overall, this was a wonderful event with lots of food and drink. To bad I had to leave after an hour. I was on a journey to visit my in-laws with Wifey. This was certainly a local event and supported by the local community. There was good food and drink. There was fun. There was community spirit. I can't wait to come back to this part of New Jersey and experience some great hospitality.