Saul made the observation today that he's never seen so many people from NJ in one place.

Being inspired by the NE Sit-Down and possible Hurricane Herf, O Man and I thought a NJ Get Together would be in order. We're thinking the Central/North Central area maybe in May/June. It's very preliminary at this point.

What's the interest of those in NJ/NY?

No interest... they're all coming down to Florida!!!!
Just messin' with ya.

Sounds like an idea who's time is long overdue. I'm in.

Andy...you're welcome, but you gotta do the cookin'

By May/June the weather in NJ should be like February in Florida.

All are welcome no matter where you're from.

what part of NJ and when are you thinking about this. Depending, I might head down to see "family".

Alan

I'm in Clifton, so It would be cool to meet you guys.

We be talkin' North Jersey...gotta keep those pineys away...(except for BinDer... )

I would definately be in for this. Keep me posted.
Pmag

I'm in.....let me know the time & place. I'm in Union, exit 138.

did you have a meeting place in mind?

This sounds great! I'm in...and we can all chip in and buy Andy a plane ticket so he can cook for us

Any one every heard of Ashes Bar in Red Bank? That's more in Central Jersey...

Ladi

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Originally posted by zdpin:
did you have a meeting place in mind?

We're looking into a couple and are open to suggestions. There's a couple of cigar friendly restaurants around and we live by JRs in Whippany. They've got a nice lounge.

Do you have any suggestions?

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Originally posted by Ladi77:
This sounds great! I'm in...and we can all chip in and buy Andy a plane ticket so he can cook for us

Any one every heard of Ashes Bar in Red Bank? That's more in Central Jersey...

Ladi

Now that Ladi's in, we should get more takers I've not heard of Ashes.

This is Ashes

I have never been but always wanted to go...my best friend has been there many times with her father and she said it's an awesome place. I had plans to go there next week so I can give you guys an update then if this is a spot people would be interested in meeting.

Ladi

The Ashes website says it is a members club. It is exactly what we're looking for, though. Maybe a "member" can sponsor the herf. There are a few cigar friendly bars in Union/Morris County area that are nice, and a local shop with a "members club" (leather couches, big screen tv, etc) that may be open to a little extra promotion. I figure whatever venue that agress to hold it will be looking a profit driven enterprise and will want to make some money on cigars, drinks or food.

Suggestions are welcome.

From what I was told about Ashes by my friend, the resturant and bar area are open to the public...they have an upstairs part that is for memebers only...leather couches, private bar, etc. I'll talk to her for more info...also I plan to go there soon so I will check it out then...and if worse comes to worse, I'll buy the membership...its only a dollar a day.

Ladi

I live near exit 6 and work near exit 8, so pretty much anywhere in NJ is OK for me. I'll be there, just name the when and where. I say we should also extend the invite to any NY and PA residents who can get there.

Definitely. Everyone is welcome.

I've been to Ashes and it is a very nice place. Huge walk-in humidor with a very good selection. Only problem is that the cigars they sell are very pricey. They have a good bar and great food but once again....very expensive. Once in awhile they will have live music which is nice. As far as being a member, you can become a member which entitles you to a humidor locker which is monitored by an employee to assure that everything is kosher. When I was there we just hung out at the bar and drank beer. Too smokey to eat anything. The women are very hot and plenty of them. I think we should pick another spot. JR is an option. Smoker's Delight in Union is pretty nice but the seating arrange is a bit goofy. What other places could we go?