Volume 17, No. 9
September 26th - October 10th 2013 FREE PUBLICATION
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Season s e t a r b le e C n o s d Hu estivals F n u F h it w e g n a Ch
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SUN, SEPT. 29, 11 AM – 6 PM (rain or shine) FEELIES, NERDS, FUZZY LEMONS ROCK ON AT HOBOKEN ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL One fabulous way to welcome the fall season every year is the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival which takes over Washington Street between 1st and 7th and attracts thousands of festival-goers to the Mile Square City. This is the 19th year of the festival which will have more than 400 vendors including artists, crafters, photographers, local merchants and food vendors, plus three stages located throughout the festival that will features VRPH WHUULÀF DFWV
Performing this year are the Feelies, Speed the Plough, Stuyvesant, Davey & the Trainwreck, Jack Skuller, The NERDS, The Carolina Jug Stompers, Danny Matos y Son Candela Salsa Band, Deb Stein and the Master Class, Gene D. Plumber, The Fuzzy Lemons, Preschool of Rock, the Garden Street School Band and more. This year, on 3rd Street, there’ll be a special section just for kids. Bring your appetite and the whole family. Rain or shine, this festival rocks! Hoboken Arts & Music Festival Washington St, Between 1st & 7th Streets, Hoboken (201) 420-2207 www.hobokennj.org
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BIG BROTHER 12 HOUSEMATE ENZO PALUMBO RAPS ON THE WRAP OF SEASON 15
By Sally Deering BIG BROTHER just wrapped its 15th season on CBS, a long-time hit where viewers seem to enjoy watching people live under a microscope. Bayonne resident Enzo Palumbo, who was a contestant on BIG BROTHER 12 is a huge fan of the show and keeps a new strategic plan in his back pocket ready to be used against his enemies when BIG BROTHER decides to do an “All Star” season. “It’s like mental warfare,” Palumbo says. “Once you’re into that house you’re in game mode.’ A reality show,
BIG BROTHER puts a hodge-podge of 15-20 people in a house together with TV cameras and microphones that record their every move. During their stay, the contestants are isolated from the rest of the world and not informed on current events. Each series lasts about three months, with the contestant who outlasts all his housemates winning a big cash prize. Palumbo, who went by the nickname “The Meow Meow” and was a member of an alliance known as “The Brigade” made it all the way to the final three before being evicted from the house and kicked off the show.
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“We played the whole house,” Palumbo says of the alliance he started. “The Brigade was Lane, Hayden, Matt and me. We were the secret alliance and we kept each other alive.” While in the house,
Palumbo and the rest of the contestants had no TV, cell phones or computer, just each other. Contestants are not allowed to leave and haven’t a clue what’s going on in the outside world. “Looking back, it was definitely strange,” Palumbo says. “While I was in the house, after a couple of weeks, I couldn’t wait to go out. It feels like the house has a life of its own. When the next season came on, I wanted to go back and play the game. There’s backstabbing and throwing people under the bus. I played the game .I threw people under the bus, I backstabbed, I was just having so much fun in the
house.” Watching the show this season, Palumbo says he was put off by several housemates making racial slurs. “There were a lot of people I didn’t like,” Palumbo says. “There was no one I could get behind and root for. Amanda was the villain this season. Spencer, he was another one that made racial remarks.” Palumbo has been a huge fan of the show ever since season 12. “It’s a social experiment,” Palumbo says. “They bring a group of people from all over the Cont’d on next page
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Photo: Enzo Palumbo Season 12 CBS Big Brother U.S. and they put them in the house and let them go at it. There’s always a dramatic twist to it. You’re always on the edge of your seat. BIG BROTHER is one of those reality shows, they don’t twist too much.. They let the people in the house determine everything.” If and when there is an
All Stars show, Palumbo says he would like the chance to be a housemate that season. “I want to go against the best people and the best alliances that played the game,” Palumbo says. “It’s like a poker game but with people instead of cards.”
Cover story cont’d from page 2 SUN, SEPT.29, 12-8 PM (rain or shine) ‘WE THE PEOPLE” – BRING A PEN TO U.S. CONSTITUTION DAY Celebrate the U.S. Constitution at “We the People” a day-long tribute to the U.S. Constitution with art, history and music at the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery on Newark Avenue in Jersey City (a block east of Dickinson High School). This is definitely an event for the kids to be out in nature as they learn about historic figures like George Washington and Ben Franklin. Kids also get to sign the Constitution and bring home a copy as a souvenir.
There will be walking tours, crafts, food and refreshments. Live performances, too, by the Sensational Country Blues Wonders, the Harmonica Lewinskies, Leaf Pile, Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes, Pocketful, Sea of Otters, and other special guests. “We the People” is sponsored by AT&T and Friends of The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery. There’s a $5 donation which goes to restoring the cemetery which dates back to the 1700s and was the site of several Revolutionary War skirmishes and served as an active Ammunition Bunker during the War of 1812. “We the People” celebrat
ing U.S. Constitution Day The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery & Memorial Park 435 Newark Ave, Jersey City www.jerseycitycemetery. org SAT, SUN, OCT 5 & 6, 12-6 PM (rain or shine) ARTISTS SHOW THEMSELVES AT THE 23RD ANNUAL JERSEY CITY ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR This marks the 23rd year for the Jersey City Artists Studio Tour where hundreds of artists showcase their work in their own studios and group exhibitions at various venues throughout the city. Artists will present works that encompass the visual and performing arts. Thousands of visitors will be touring private studios, community spaces, galleries, businesses and pop-up shops turning Jersey City into the hottest cultural hotspot in the tri-state area for the entire weekend. The Jersey City Artists Studio Tour is presented by Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, the City’s Municipal Council and Div. of Cultural Affairs; and Pro Arts Jersey City. For a map of the artists’ studios and public gallery spaces, visit Pro Arts. Jersey City, and the City of Jersey City websites. 23rd annual JERSEY CITY ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR Various venues throughout Jersey City For more info: JC Division of Cultural Affairs (201) 547-6921 www.cityofjerseycity.com
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Still Festive After All These Years
In its 19th Year, the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival Stays Cool with Director Geri Fallo
By Sally Deering Hoboken’s Cultural Affairs Director Geri Fallo has been the wonder woman behind the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival since it began 19 years ago. What started as a folksy grassroots happening for local residents has, over the years, grown to a major arts festival featuring headlining acts and hundreds of vendors. Some say the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival has helped put Hoboken on the map and with 40,000 festival-goers expected this year, it would be hard to disagree. This year’s Hoboken Arts & Music Festival will
be held Sun, Sept. 29th on Washington Street between 1st and 7th Streets , from 11 am to 6 pm, More than 350 vendors – artists, crafters, photographers and food-sellers will be hawking their wares as live entertainment entertains the crowds. This year’s headliners include The Feelies, The Nerds, Speed the Plough, Stuyvesant, Davey & the Trainwreck, Jack Skuller, The Carolina Jug Stompers, Danny Matos y Son Candela Salsa Band, Deb Stein and the Master Class, Gene D. Plumber, The Fuzzy Lemons, Preschool of Rock, the Garden Street School Band, and more.
Organizing this annual fall event (there’s also a spring festival) is no small undertaking and Fallo somehow keeps things growing year-after-year. On a recent afternoon, Riverview asked Gerri Fallo to share highlights of what it’s been like keeping the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival festive. RVO: How has the festival changed over the years? GF: It was much smaller when we started; it took up about 2-1/2 blocks. It began at First Street and went up to the McDonald’s on Third. We had about 80 vendors and filled one block with a skateboard
ramp to fill it out. The bands that played the first time, I have some idea of who they were, and I have
some pictures of the Demolition String Band, the Health and Happiness Show, Gene the Plumber. This could be the first or second one. I think Cont’d on page 6
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STILL FESTIVE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Cont’d from page 5
I remember Ted Lawrence had a surf band and they played. I have all the press clippings from over the years. RVO: Do you remember the first time the festival featured a headliner? GF: At first we were just having local bands and I remember having the Smithereens and Ritchie Havens. I remember wanting to have Patti Smith play, but we didn’t know how to go about that. She didn’t have an agent or a manager, so we contacted the record label and a woman there told me to write Patti Smith a letter. So, I wrote this letter from the heart, I said that I’m doing this festival and how awesome she would be and I’m such a fan, and I never heard
anything back. Periodically, we’d contact the woman from the record label and she would say Patti’s definitely considering it. I thought, wow, she’s considering it? Then, at some point I got the phone call; she agreed to do it. That was a huge moment. The really cool thing about it. She took the PATH train over. And I’m thinking how cool is this,? Not a limo, not a cab, she took the PATH. She made a point of telling me after the show how much it meant to her to get my letter and how that was the deciding factor. There was a request for her to do some other show, they were both around the same time, but she said, after reading your letter I just knew it was the right thing to do.
RVO: Any other festival highlights from back in the day? GF: The other really crazy moment, I was sick over this for years, was with Donovan. Back then, the festival would have a rain date. We never had to do that very often. It’s “ festival magic” because it never rains on the day of the festival. Here comes this time when we’re watching the weather and they’re saying it’s going to be terrible. So I had to cancel it. We’re calling the vendors, the staging, but Donovan, he’s on the plane. So we arrange for Donovan to have a concert at DeBaun Auditorium on Sunday. He came in Friday to rehearse on Saturday. Here I am explaining to him, that we had to cancel the festival and he understands.
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Then Sunday comes, it drizzles a little in the morning and by 10 am it has to be the most beautiful day – 85 degrees, sunny, hot. He shows up and says explain to me why I’m playing inside? There are thousands of people roaming the streets. That was the end of the rain date. Now the festival goes on rain or shine. RVO: Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. Thinking of making any changes? GF: If it’s not broken don’t fix it. It’s like throwing a big wedding. It’s a lovely event with a life of its own. For more info on the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival, go to: www.hobokennj.org See page 10 for a fantastic offer from New Bridge Laundry
The Ray Greaves Association held The Third Annual Jeffery T. Farley Sportsfest on Saturday, September 14th in Hudson County Park. Children of all ages were welcome to participate in a day of basketball, volleyball and soccer sports clinics. 200 people attended the event to honor Jeffery T. Farley, a Bayonne resident who passed away in 2011. Farley devoted 18 years of his life in helping youth through sports. Described by friends as a wonderful person who dedicated his life to community service.
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Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, right, presented a Proclamation to owner Mike Ryan and his wife Liz at the Grand Opening Ceremony for Cafe 95 in Jersey City on September, 9th, 2013. Cafe 95 is located on Marin Boulevard in Jersey City.
Between The Lines Art Exhibt Jersey City based artists Beth Achenbach and Miguel Cardenas come together at the
Mary Benson Gallery to showcase their modern art during the Jersey City Artist Tour. Beth Achenbach known in the Hudson County art community as a gifted photographer has created a series of digitally designed works with bold reds, geometric shapes and simple lines. While Mr. Cardenas who is an architect by trade has a gifted talent for layering imagery, grid work, corporate logos and pop culture. Cardenas will be presenting all new pieces for this highly anticipated show. If You Go: Mary Benson Gallery 369 3rd St Jersey City, NJ 07302 Opening Reception Saturday October 5th 6pm - 8pm featuring a live performance The Apple and the Tree at 7pm Exhibit can also be seen on Sunday, October 6, 2013 6:00 pm
Historic Downtown Jersey City’s 3rd Annual “All About Downtown” Street Fair has Large Turn-out. On a beautiful September Saturday thousands of people visited this years all day event which was held on September 21st on Newark Avenue from the Grove Street PATH Station down to Mercado Park at the South East Corner of Jersey Ave. With over 100 vendors offering food, art, Jewelry, housewares, clothing and more plus live entertainment, and inflatable rides for the kids. The Special Improvement District (HDSID) has once again reprised one of the largest free festivals in downtown Jersey City. If you couldn’t make the fair and want to watch a video of the fair go to www.riverviewobserver.net
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Northeast Film Festival Debuts-Several Locals Make Big Splash
By Tony Sanders
The Northeast Film Festival recently wrapped its inaugural edition, with several locals making a big splash at the Awards Gala on September 15th. One of those locals Sam Borowski, whose movie “Maniac,” was previewed in the River View Observer last month, took home the top honors for Best Director of a Short and Best Short for the aforementioned film. His actor Bill Sorvino, a Jersey City native, also took home Best Actor in a Short honors.
“This was an amazing festival,” Borowski said afterward. “There were not only many great films competing, but Oscar-Winners, Oscar-Nominees and multiple Award-Winners in many of the categories. Festival Director Larry Rosen did such a wonderful job of putting this together.” The festival, run by Teaneck’s Larry Rosen and Jersey City’s Tamara Thelander was held over three days at the Maplewood Theater in Maplewood, New Jersey.
(Left), Filmmaker Amanda Bedula, Best Actor in a Short winner Bill Sorvino, Best Director/Best Short Winner Sam Borowski, Best Actress in a Short Nominee Samantha Tuffarelli, Filmmaker Michael Ringston, Best Actress in a Short Winner Maria Rusolo and Best Actress in a Short Nominee Wanda O’ Connell strike a group pose on the Red Carpet at the Northeast Film Festival.
“This is the kind of festival that I imagined,” said Rosen. “It had an intimate feel with some of the best quality independent films on the circuit, all packed into an exciting weekend.” Another Jersey City resident, Mara Lesemann, was a big winner with her film, “Surviving Family,” which she wrote and produced, and which played at the Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City last year. Surviving Family took home six awards - most of
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any feature film. Lesemann received the Best Screenplay and Best Picture awards, while her actors Sarah Wilson (Best Actress), Vincent Pastore (Best Supporting Actor) and Tara Westwood (Breakout Performance) all took home trophies. Laura Thies also was honored as Best Director. Several other major names were involved with films in the festival such as OscarWinner Olympia Dukakis (Birds of a Feather), Phyllis Somerville (Surviving Family), Edie McClurg (Theresa is a Mother), Federico Castelluccio (Pollination *), Joey D’Onofrio and David Harris (Maniac). Harris won the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his 16 appearances in major films such as the iconic 1979 Walter Hill offering, “The Warriors,” and the 1984 Oscar-Nominated Best Picture “A Soldier’s Story,” where he played the supporting role of Private Smalls opposite 2-time Oscar-Winning actor Denzel Washington, as well as his 30-plus appearances in Cont’d on page 9
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episodic and television movies. Many other notables turned out for the festival, including C. Fraser Press (Writer-Director and Best Actress Nominee) and Darren Press, whose film, “Theresa is a Mother,” was up for 7 awards and wound up taking home the Director’s Choice Award given by Thelander. In addition, Sloan Copeland screened his film, “Wet Behind The Ears,” which was up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress and he was awarded the other Director’s Choice by Rosen. Others included Bronx ingénue Samantha Tuffarelli (Best Actress in a Short), nominated for Michael Ringston’s “No, You Ain’t Alright,” and Best Actress in a Short winner Maria Rusolo (“Ma In Her Kerchief”). McClurg triumphed in the Best Supporting Actress category over the aforementioned Academy-Award Winner Dukakis and legend
ary actress Phyllis Somerville. They also competed against talented newcomer Jessica Piervicenti, the Wet Behind The Ears actress, who was humbled enough by the honor to joke afterward. “I might have come home empty handed tonight from (the festival), but I lost to the very funny and talented Edie McClurg!,” she quipped. “I’m assuming Oscar-Winner Olympia Dukakis and I are equally bummed.” The festival seems to have found a permanent home in Maplewood, as both the theater and local community embraced it. Most of the outof-town filmmakers and locals agreed that there is tremendous potential for growth. “I think this could be like another Telluride Film Festival,” said producer B.D. Gunnell, whose film, “Birds of a Feather,” won Audience Choice Award. “There certainly is a the makings of something special here.” Have An Event? Let us knowwww. riverviewobserver@gmail.com
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Bright and Nonconventional Colors Bring Adventure to Home Decor (BPT) - When it comes to trends in interior design, the forecast through 2014 is looking bolder, brighter and more adventurously colorful than has been seen in a while. Up and coming palettes are earning descriptions such as “youthful,” “vibrant” and “positive,” heralding the rebounding market’s ready return to color. The red family is extending in all venues: yellowed, blued, pale and saturated, peach, peony, azalea, and crimson, even into bordeauxs, red violets
and oranges. For the coming year, yellows will be more uplifting - buttercup, citrus, butterscotch and gold. On the cool side of the color wheel, clean and clear will be the dominant trend. Expect to see the jade greens beautifully paired with the turquoise blues. The greens will be expanding, a trend that hasn’t been seen on the color palette for quite some time. Neutral colors remain versatile and simple yet also nod to the trend toward color confidence.
The gray family, very popular in recent years, continues to have influence, while white neutrals are escalating. Also coming back are the return of browns. Cont’d on the next page
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Bright and Nonconventional Colors Bring Adventure to Home Decor
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Hudson County Community College Center for Distance Education Expands Course Offerings and Increases Number of Sessions per Semester Online students may work towards degree with same academic support and financial aid opportunities as all JERSEY CITY, N.J. / September 25, 2013 — Residents and business people interested in pursuing a degree or certification from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) via online studies now have more opportunities to do so. Dr. Jennifer Dudley, Dean of Non-Traditional Programs for the College, announced that HCCC has expanded the online course offerings to include nearly 60 purely online and hybrid courses. Additionally, the number of times
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when individuals may begin online courses has doubled — from four times a year to eight. The HCCC online and hybrid courses are completely mobile and may be accessed and taken via computer, smartphone and tablet. The courses include various classes in Accounting, Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Nutrition, Business Law, Food Service Sanitation, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Industry, Computers & Computing, Macro- and Micro-economics, Composition, U.S. History, Introduction to Film, Humanities, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Philosophy,
Psychology and much more. Students may fulfill the mandatory student orientation online as well. “The College has made a significant investment of time and capital in the Center for Distance Education’s faculty, staff and technologies so that we could grow our online and hybrid course offerings and make it easier for students to learn,” stated HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert. “We know that for many individuals, these classes provide the best opportunities to work towards a degree or certification at times that are convenient for them, and without the bother and expense of commuting.”
IN THE CLUBS ROOM By Martin Ramone Delossantos Room 84 is aptly named because the address is 84 Washington Street in Hoboken. It is an intimate club; not a very large space. There is enough room to accommodate private areas called V.I.P. sections for a more private setting with friends. These spaces are sectioned off by sheer curtain panels letting you enjoy your party, but still being part of the overall scene with a dance floor. The dominant color is white with colorful lighting dimmed enough to make you feel intimate. The bar is long so every-
one can get to it and order drinks if bottle service isn’t required. If you do order bottle service it is quite an experience because you do feel like a V.I.P. with lots of attentive service from the staff. The bottle service is very affordable compared with other clubs in town. For $250 the Friday package special you get 3 bottles of top shelf liquor, and a carafe of juices and sodas. On Saturday, the 3-bottle special is $300. The owner Joseph E. Branco revitalized the defunct BAR NONE club into Room 84 in 2009. BAR NONE was fun, too, with arty decor and
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inexpensive drinks. Most of the patrons came from the hood looking for a good time. Hoboken was becoming more upscale, and so was the club. Branco created the
concept for Room 84 with new decor, V.I.P. bottle service, and cover charge. With a great staff, and live DJ music playing Top 40s, Room 84 has become a classy Club/Lounge.
On Wednesday the club becomes theUnderground Comedy Nightclub where you can laugh all night for free with no cover charge. If you Go Room 84 84 Washington St Hoboken www.room84hoboken.com www.facebook.com/ Room84 (201) 420-1112 Open Wed-Sat 8pm ‘til closing Photos courtsey of Room84 Find this article and more In the Clubs articles on www.riverviewoberver.net
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Local Theater ‘KOOKSPEAK’ ONE-WOMAN SHOW MAKING HOBOKEN DEBUT
On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, the Monroe Center for the Arts in Hoboken, N.J., will come alive with the work of hundreds of artists and several musical and theatrical performances. “Kookspeak,” by Summer Dawn Hortillosa, a series of monologues by characters who live inside their heads, will make its Hoboken debut at the festival with two performances. Hortillosa brings each of these “kooks” to life, with everything from delightful death fantasies to gravely serious conversations between hand-puppets. The show also features the Most Annoying Girl in the World and a Grammy performance with one kook’s true love, a FIFA World Cup star/YouTube phenomenon. This witty show offers tons of wacky fun and romance.
Summer Dawn Hortillosa The show debuted at the So Low Theater Festival in Jersey City in 2012 and has since been part of the Jersey City, Land of the Free-form Festival and opened for Reg E. Gaines’s one-man show “The Last Celebrity.” One of the pieces from the show, “Senses,” was part of the Tri-State Arts and Music Festival in Hoboken in May. Check out a snippet of “Senses,” the final monologue in the show: http:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=6n2ulXMgYdA
ABOUT SUMMER DAWN HORTILLOSA Summer Dawn Hortillosa is a creative writer specializing in plays and short stories. She won the New Jersey Young Playwrights Festival in 2007 at 16 and made her directorial debut as an Art House Productions Emerging Artist later that year. Her work has also been featured in the Downtown Urban Theater Festival in SoHo and the inaugural STAGEfest at the Loew’s in Jersey City. Hortillosa is a recipient of both the Lavina Kohl Award in Literature from the New Jersey chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters and Governor’s Award in Arts Education. She is also a director, actress and freelance arts journalist. For more information, visit http://www. summerization.com. ABOUT THE DIGABLE ARTS FESTIVAL Digable is a free arts festival at the Monroe Cen
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ter for the Arts that attracts over 2,000 visitors from Hoboken and beyond with works by hundreds of artists and varied performances on three
stages. This year, the theme is “DIY,” with participating artists being closely involved with the festival’s development process.
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Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge Serves Fine Japanese Cuisine in a Beautiful Waterfront Location By Sally Deering
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front view a side dish when dining at Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge, Bayonne’s newest hotspot on the Hudson. Serving fine Japanese cuisine that includes hearty Hibachi combination dishes of chicken, steak and seafood that are cooked right before your eyes by a master chef ; and fine Sushi creations designed by Master Sushi Chefs at the sleek and
sexy Sushi Bar. Whatever your tastes, you’ll find some delicious dishes at Otaiko, which opened just a few weeks ago in South Cove Commons on Bayonne’s waterfront. Chef and co-owner Alex Ren, along with his three partners Leo Lin, Kenny Shao and Jonathan Jiang have many years of experience creating Japanese dishes. Ren has been a Sushi Chef for 12 years and served his apprenticeship with a
Hibachi Chef Tim Jiang prepares a meal at Otaiko Sushi Master who retired after opening several Sushi restaurants. “I did only two things
cook the rice and cut the cucumber,” Ren says. “After about six months, the Sushi Master said to me now you
can go out and find a job. Now you can train in a restaurant.” Ren and his three partners worked in several restaurants before teaming up to open Otaiko in Bayonne. Otaiko’s menu features Appetizers from the Sushi Bar and Kitchen; Sushi or Sashimi A La Carte; Roll or Hand Rolls; Sushi Bar Entrees; Otaiko’s Signature Rolls; Chef’s Special Creations; Otaiko Noodle Dishes; Kitchen Entrees; All-Time-Classics; Hibachi Menu; Kid’s Menu; Desserts, Cocktails, Wines and Beers. Otaiko’s Signature Rolls are a huge hit and feature the Amazing Tune Roll with spicy tuna, white tuna and avocado topped with pepper tuna and sweet wasabi mayo sauce; Angry Dragon Roll of Shrimp tempura and spicy tuna topped with spicy crab and eel sauce, and chili sauce; M16 Roll, spicy and crunchy yellowtail and avocado topped with spicy salmon, crab and spicy mayo and caviar; the Spicy Girl Roll with spicy crunchy tuna, soybean paper, topped with spicy white tuna tataki, jalapeno and sweet chili sauce; and the Bad Boy Roll with spicy crab and spicy white tuna topped with salmon and spicy mayo. Cont’d on page 18
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restaurant VIEWS Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Restaurant Cont’d from page 17
Chef’s Special Creations include the Tuna Mango Tango, fresh mango wrapped with sliced tuna, served with cranberry sauce and black caviar; and the Green Lady Roll, spicy tuna wrapped with thin slices of avocado served with Ponzu sauce. All the seafood is fresh and the chefs create the sushi right in front of the customers using Salmon, Smoked Salmon, Red Snapper, Mackerel, Fresh Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Yellowtail, Lobster, Shrimp, Squid, Octopus and Sea Urchin.
Otaiko located in the South Cove Commons Mall in Bayonne off Route 440 the truth.” “My favorite fish is There’s a way to eat sea urchin and I like ocsushi, Ren says. topus,’ Ren says. “I taste “Don’t eat sushi like a everything that comes in. hamburger,” Ren says. “Eat Everything I eat, you eat. Everything I don’t eat, I’m it slowly and savor all the not going to sell. Our fish is different flavors.” Special Hibachi always fresh. When you eat something your tongue tells tables are set up in the middle of the dining room and Hibachi Chef cooks right in front of you and
Co-owner Leo Lin holds the Green Lady Roll sushi, dish he created your guests. The Hibachi Menu features combination dishes like Shrimp &Salmon; Shrimp &Scallop; Scallop & NY Strip; Chicken & Shrimp; Filet Mignon & Shrimp; Lobster Tail & NY Strip; and more. Signature drinks include the Martinis like the Otaiko Passion , Spiced Asian Pear, Cherry Blossom, and
the Green Dragon. There’s even a special menu of Tiki Cocktails. Where else are you going to get the Scorpion Bowl, that vintage favorite which is a mix of Myer’s Dark Rum, Vodka, Bacardi 151, Pineapple and Orange Juice and Grenadine; and the Zombie, made with Bacardi Light and Myer’s Dark Rum, Brandy, Triple Sec, Amaretto, Orange Juice and Fresh Sour Mix. And of course there’s the Sake Menu which features the Sake Sampler, a mix of Hot and Cold Sakes and the high-end Sake, Junmai Daiginjo. Although Otaiko just opened a few weeks ago, it’s already attracting regulars like Angela Brasington, who just recently moved to Bayonne. “I was excited to find this place,” Brasington says, as Lin serves her a beautiful looking dish, the Green Lady Roll. “The sushi is better than good. I walked in here and now I feel better about the area.” If you go: Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge South Cove Commons RT. 440 North 125 LeFante Way Bayonne (201) 339-3399 www.OtaikoRestaurant.com Lunch: Mon-Sat 12 noon-3 pm Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5-10:30 pm Fri & Sat 5-11:30 pm Sun 12:30-9:30 pm
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STARGAZINE Aries March 21 - April 19
Friends may be inquiring about your every move .The astral advice suggests you not allow the many of these minor annoyances to knock you off your stride. The good news may be your work projects are so demanding you might not notice. Focus on the positive events in your progressive life and pay little attention to issues designed to diminish you power.
Taurus -April 20 - May 20
There are times when even the most stubborn of Taurus natives must realize that to persist any longer is useless. This is one of those times .It is only by letting go of the past, moving forward, and taking a risk that we are offered the potential of a better future. Evaluate your current situation and ask yourself if you really desire more of the same. If your answer is no please be assured that this is the best time period to make changes.
Gemini May 21 - June 20
Someone may try to involve you in a scheme. The astral energies caution you not to lend yourself to any situation that causes doubt or concern .You have nothing to lose by staying free of questionable ventures. Your reputation could be tarnished if you involve yourself with persons of negative design. Remember to a certain degree your character is your fate!
Cancer June 21-July 22nd
Taking charge of your life, feeling better and more directed are the beneficial astral energies of this month. Decide what you wish to accomplish over this time period. Molding yourself into the true person you are will give you ultimate happiness. The astral advice simply suggests that you remain true to that person within your soul .Remember to be yourself and the rest is easy!
Leo-July 23 - August 22
The territorial Leo native may be feeling even more possessive of people and things in your environment now. You have allowed a part of your nature to get out of control. Focus on and consider your positive traits that include loyalty, courage, and that strong animal magnetism. The latter of which enable you to attract attention from the opposite sex. Enjoy but harness and control all the parts of your dynamic persona.
Virgo-August 23-September 22
Be extra nice to all those you encounter this month. Everyone cannot live under the same pressure to be perfect as you seem to enjoy. Your luck and happiness are dependant on your ability to control your moods and avoid confrontations. A smile can go a long way to reduce tensions. Be aware of your facial muscles and make sure you don’t smirk. Virgo, you are in a positive time and the Universe is working with you for success. Don’t waste this time of opportunity.
Libra – September 23 - October 22 This is a time when you cannot lose in affairs of the heart . You must always be true to yourself and work thru any indecision. A suitable relationship is on the horizon but you need to clarify what you want! Is it a business partner or a life mate?. Don’t confuse the two or some hard feelings may be in store for you. Your ruler, Venus is on the sideline guiding you to a happy future.
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Sagittarius-
November 22 - December 21
Give up trying to convince loved ones of your intentions. They find it hard to understand your philosophy of life. Your true friends will love you all the same. The others will let you be and Sagittarius you will win on both counts. Your ideals are not easily communicated to those that spend their lives worrying about events that never even occur. You have decided a long time ago that freedom from fear is a part of your birthright as a Sagittarius and you won’t give it up due to pressure from negative souls.
Capricorn -
December 22 - January 19
A close friend does not want to deceive you but you are certain that they have. It seems that they are living under some type of cloud of deception. You have the tolerance and strength to overcome anything but when they interfere with your work schedule or professional reputation its time for a change. The astral advice suggests you take them aside and state your case. You will be surprised how agreeable they may be and how happy you will be to solve the problem.
Aquarius-
January 20 - February 18
The astral energy suggests you may be experiencing a feeling of being chained to a condition. In the next few weeks your normally optimistic nature returns and you will be filled with exciting ideas . Make sensible plans and then act. The stars are working in your favor.
Scorpio -
Pisces-
You have noticed a problem with a friend. It is your desire to help but you don’t want to pry. Your love and concern are evident. Although you really haven’t done a thing your interest in their well being has been a catalyst for change. Common sense and good feelings have returned .You have realized that just listening can be a powerful remedy !
You are not a victim although you may have been playing that part of late. Your life is not as bad as you have been portraying it to others. Listen to what your are saying about your situation! Words are powerful as they start in the sub-conscious then flow to the conscious mind and then oft times are blurted out the mouth. Someone once said “don’t say anything if you have nothing good to say.” Sound advice, even if you are speaking about yourself!
October 23rd -November 21st
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Bruce Dillin Earns an Isshin–Ryu Karate Black Belt at Austin Wright Sr.’s U.W.A. Martial Arts Academy
February 19 - March 20
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Photo from left to right: Former BAYONNE P.A.L Boxer and Brown Belt Instructor in U.W.A. Martial Arts Jim Anderson, New RISING STAR Sho-Dan Black Belt, Mr. Bruce Dillin and Grand Master Austin Wright Sr., who elevated a proud business man Bruce Dillin to Sho-Dan at their U.W.A. Central Dojo in Bayonne, NJ. Bruce Dillin was introduced to Karate/ Martial Arts in the early 1960’s, through the inspiration of his father named Kevin Dillin. Kevin Dillin, studied karate through many developing styles and achieved his black belt in 1976. This was an achievement that Bruce also hoped to achieve one day as well. Shortly after this time, Kevin Dillin, Bruce’s dad, was introduced to Grand Master Don Nagle, who had trained in Isshin-Ryu Karate with the Founder Tatsuo Shimabuku. Don Nagle was known as The “Laughing Red Devil”, he had won the All Okinawan Karate Championships. Don Nagle returned to his hometown Jersey City, NJ after his orders in the Marine Corps were over in 1959 and then opened his own Dojo. This Dojo was located at 524 Mercer St. in Jersey City, NJ. This was when young Bruce met Don Nagle and started to train. Grand Master Nagle took interest in young Bruce and asked that he help him perform demonstrations. Soke (Founder) Tatsuo Shimabuku was flown into the United States where Bruce met, took photos and was actually 1 of the few kids privileged to perform in public exhibitions with the Okinawan masterin his prime. During this time, Bruce remembers Bruce Lee’s Green Hornet was very popular. Demonstrations were a way of showing children and adults a different Forms and Styles. Despite being a full time businessman, Bruce continued to focus and pursue his Black belt goal.
Later, while training under Austin Wright Sr. in 1989- 1990 Bruce made his brown belt. Bruce had rented a studio space to Shihan Wright after returning from the U.S.A.F. in North Carolina. The two built a great friendship and Austin performed and promoted Dillin tires in commercials. With the help of Bruce Dillin, Sensei Austin Wright was able to open his 2nd Dojo location above Dillin Tires. Also, Bruce continued to Box for the Bayonne P.A.L. Over the years Bruce recalls one continuous Kick-Boxing Sparring session when Austin Kicks were so fast and hard to block, the day of his Brown Belt test That night, Bruce hit Austin with a good body shot, Austin immediately retaliated by kicking him with a spinning back kick knocking Bruce into the sheet rock wall breaking the wall and caving it in. Bruce was remotivated and truly convinced he need those karate techniques in his strategically arsenals. Bruce continued returning to train on and off throughout the years. “Bruce is a Warrior who never quit!” says, Wright. Recently, 20 years later, Bruce Dillin earned his Isshin-Ryu Black Belt during a Traditional and formal Ceremonial testing at Grandmaster Austin Wright Sr. Central Dojo HQs Wright holds a 7th Dan in IsshinRyu Karate, a 9th Dan in American Judo-Jujitsu Combative Arts and a 10 Dan in Universal Warrior Martial Arts. Bruce is a member of the Don Nagel’s A.O.K.A., Inc. and the UWA Martial Arts Federation of America.
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