SHOP - Antiques (part II)
Looking to fill your carriage house with some equally authentic pieces? At Erie Street Antiques, the selection ranges from lamps to dining room sets, Victorian Renaissance Revival to Danish Modern.
533 Washington St.
(201) 656-3596
DO - Get outside
Shipyard Park is situated just behind Hudson Street if you walk through the arches at 13th Street. The Hoboken North ferry picks up at the pier at the park's edge. Views of New York are eclipsed here by the well-maintained lawned and the central fountain.
EAT - Chinese
The best piping hot Chinese take-out (or delivery) in Hoboken is to be had at Green Garden. While the atmosphere of the tiny restaurant itself might not encourage languid lunches, the food is always satisfying, and the service, very friendly. The enormous menu can be found on-line, and orders can be placed there as well.
1202 Washington St.
(201) 963-3112
www.greengardenhoboken.com
KNOW - Hoboken's Finest!
Hoboken benefits from a mounted police force in addition to regular patrol and street presence. Clippity-clopping down the streets, sometimes after school in the parks, an officer will surprise the children with an appearance. When not on the beat, the horses reside along Observer Highway, along with 2 goats in residence who keep them company.
DO - Catch a Show
On a padded floor, children teeter and totter, while parents and caregivers sit on cushions and chairs, waiting for the show to start. And what a show it is. Symposia Bookstore is host to the late morning performances, featuring the beloved Birdie, a curious, unscrupulous little rascal, and a diverse cast of furry cohorts. Music, activities and, of course, puppets entertain the young audience, but the sarcasm and humor elicit many grown-up laughs. Bubble time will get the shiest or wobbliest of children up on their feet.
510 Washington St.
(201) 805-1739
www.thestoryhour.com
SHOP - Antiques (part I)
If you're in the market for something really old, your best bet is one of Hoboken's newest shops, Mackey Blue. You'll find maps from 1850, toys from the 1970s, books, prints, linens, furniture, tableware and more from anywhere inbetween. Best of all, proprietress Karen Marsh is as nice as they come. Every customer is warmly greeted and Karen will help sort through her very deep inventory to help you track down a treasure. The merchandise, including the furniture, changes rapidly as customers snap it all up.
Mind the hours: only open on weekends (for now).
1200 Washington St., #E (entrance is around the corner on 12th St.)
DO - Pick a Skein
If you're out of yarn, need help with a pattern, or want to learn what "skein" means, stop by Patricia's Yarns and ask Patricia Scribner, owner and knitter extraordinaire. The light-filled shop is stocked with beautiful colors and fibers and it is easy to tuck into one of the comfy armchairs and start knitting and purling right there. You can also come back for a private or group class. "Open Knit Nite" is a great way to finally finish a long-neglected project. If you get started now, you might just have a basket of homemade gifts ready in time for the holidays.
107 4th St.
(201) 217-YARN (9276)
www.patriciasyarns.com
SEE - Colorful Living
Brownstones are prevalent, but they aren't all brown. Rowhouses line many of the streets, and while some were unfortunately "modernized" in the '50s and '60s, most owners chose to renovate while preserving the original details, and still others found ways to make their own colorful mark without compromising the pre-war architecture.
EAT - French for Garden Street
"The only crepe shop in Hoboken," Rue de Jardin is as charming as can be. There are crepes on the menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, as well as omelettes, panini sandwhiches, salads and more. Sit by the window with an espresso or Turkish coffee and watch the stream of children that pass by on their way to play in the adjascent Church Square Park. Peruse a magazine from the rack, a book from the shelf, or plug in your laptop. Live music on Friday evenings.
343 Garden St.
(201) 222-2177
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