Submitted by SirTitsMcGee t3_120lv8y in jerseycity
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PowerfulCobbler t1_jdhxuzh wrote
they haven’t said anything about JC yet so I’m still hopeful. there is construction in that area currently and, they have a place called Smorgasbar for fucks sake lol. I’d be real sad if it was confirmed gone
Jahooodie t1_jdhy0e5 wrote
Man, I hope it's a clerical error on the website update. It was pretty well run, the bar was decent, I liked it (early before the crowds got pressing). Part of the best part of their empire is that they rotate vendors, so it's usually fresh to go every week.
possums101 t1_jdhyudg wrote
That’s a bummer. It was part of my Saturday routine. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it as crowded as the ones in NYC though so I get it.
biso_21 t1_jdhzgcl wrote
Ahhh damn it that's a loss.
Basilone1917 t1_jdhzkq0 wrote
Smorgasburg (on the Urby parking lot) is separate from Smorgasbar in the waterfront, which will open whenever they feel like it. Smorgasburg will need a new location if they ever want to return to JC.
njkid30 t1_jdi02iw wrote
You see, we need to build LUXURY HOUSING on every open patch of land downtown.
But actually it looks like the the lot they used last year is currently being used by the crew making light rail repairs to the track between Harsimus and Harborside. Hopefully they come back once they are done with the track work.
WhichSea15 t1_jdi4t3a wrote
The construction over there would make it a mess to get to, and I doubt it’ll be done in time. Hopefully it’s just temporary.
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AccountantOfFraud t1_jdi9ih1 wrote
I hope so. I like the bar well enough. Smorgasburg was a fun little thing to try some foods you otherwise wouldn't but it was pretty damn pricey.
Western_End_2276 t1_jdig1b9 wrote
The location sucked
FinalIntern8888 t1_jdigmp8 wrote
Now there’s once again nothing to do at Harborside. Such a waste of space. I even tried to see what I could get for dinner after work there yesterday, basically the only thing open was Poke.
roberbear t1_jdihjzl wrote
I’m not sad. People left garbage everywhere and it was a complete nightmare to walk my dog on Saturdays.
NumbMountain596 t1_jdijba7 wrote
The smorgasbar website says opening April 29th.
cC2Panda t1_jdilpjm wrote
On google maps it says "permanently closed" if that means anything.
Jahooodie t1_jdimgqn wrote
The retail & especially the food stalls at Harborside is more of a marketing expense/claimed amenity for the developer, less of an actual place to visit
The_Idealist_Realist t1_jdimifm wrote
Is Urby moving forward on the additional two towers?
WarrenBuffetsDriver t1_jdio79i wrote
Yep where else will I get my $13 spaghetti donuts
PleasantSubject2759 t1_jdipqfs wrote
Maybe because people keep throwing their chairs in the hudson?
soggy_chili_dog t1_jdiq02g wrote
When it’s 90 degrees outside no one wants to stand in a asphalt parking lot
Yin-Hei t1_jdiu9oz wrote
Ani ramen is there afterhours
OBAFGKM17 t1_jdiurif wrote
Wonder if Smorgasbar will go back to the Lutze branding they had when they first opened. I don't care what they call it, that place is awesome. Smorgasburg was a waste of time and money.
encin t1_jdj0jml wrote
I just saw somewhere its starting april 2nd in jc.
danm888 t1_jdj5ajt wrote
The bar is great, with the tacos and pizza enough. A lot of the vendors at Smorgasburg JC were just weak. $14 for duck fat fries that take 40 minutes? Nope.
The bar is wonderfully staffed with a huge selection of usually cheaper local ales, cannot fault it.
torito27 t1_jdj5cr2 wrote
People seem to be just fine doing that in NYC
N0_ThisIsPATRICK t1_jdjg9uz wrote
> Wonder if Smorgasbar will go back to the Lutze branding they had when they first opened.
Almost certainly not. Pretty sure the Lutze was named after the grandfather of the CEO of Mack-Cali, who was forced out by a new board and is no longer the CEO.
Jersey-City-2468 t1_jdjh3c1 wrote
Not surprisingly. Total lack of anything really worthwhile there for vendors, too damn hot, and too damn expensive to deal with it. Shitty parking lot. No ambiance.
soggy_chili_dog t1_jdjka3r wrote
You’ve got a good point
OBAFGKM17 t1_jdjnu7b wrote
> Almost certainly not. Pretty sure the Lutze was named after the grandfather of the CEO of Mack-Cali, who was forced out by a new board and is no longer the CEO.
Ah, that certainly won't happen then, but they could call it "shitty place to have a drink" and I would still go every nice night in the summer. In fact, I hope they re-name it to that so people who don't know stay away.
OBAFGKM17 t1_jdjo0hp wrote
We all do a lot of dumb things in our 20s that we don't repeat in our 30s. The best thing to come out of any Smorgasbar is the Corn Kid.
oldnewspaperguy2 t1_jdjredo wrote
Gotta be honest… don’t care.
Not sure if we got the B-team but the lines were insane and the cost was astronomical.
Neat-Guarantee-4643 t1_jdjte6u wrote
Neat-Guarantee-4643 t1_jdjtjve wrote
Give us more of the inside scoop Jahooodie. What else do you know?
Neat-Guarantee-4643 t1_jdjtrfg wrote
It was where dreams go to die. Who wants to stand on a black top parking lot in 100 degree weather to eat overpriced grease and hang by yourself. No atmosphere. Ever.
Neat-Guarantee-4643 t1_jdjtuv7 wrote
The B team? Try the Z team.
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Brudesandwich t1_jdk3xep wrote
When was that? It always seemed packed when I went by
101ina45 t1_jdkd4ex wrote
Lord knows why, the first one isn't full
Accomplished_Day2991 t1_jdkl352 wrote
Did you guys like it? I personally find it stressful. My whole time was spent on lines, my friends were on other lines, not much vino, no place to sit.
Particular-Seesaw-56 t1_jdmm9tt wrote
Hopefully they don’t do away with the bar. The vendors on sat were okay but the bar was always a clutch spot to bring friends visiting or just a great place to get out of the house and drink some beers on the waterfront. Tacos and pizza were plenty
DSM201 t1_jdms0b6 wrote
This sucks
edgertor t1_jdsvq5d wrote
smorgasburg was lame. overpriced food in a boiling hot parking lot.
smorgasbar, on the other hand, is a lovely place to grab a beer and hang and sit and watch the river after work.
SirTitsMcGee OP t1_jdhsvop wrote
The JC location isn’t on their website :(. Wonder if they will still keep the smorgasbar location.