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Where are the Colombians in New Jersey?

Not too long ago some modefoque Colombians, I say modefoque with a very positive tone and some Colombians experts claimed that Colombians in New York were endangered species.
Well, if that is true I invite Colombians and friend of Colombia to visit New Jersey.
I just returned from Jersey where I visited some of my relatives but where my relatives live there is NOTHING about Colombia, NOTHING but very expensive houses with large and beautiful yards, lots of trees or pines trees surrounding the peaceful landscape and the interstate highways, several lakes here and there, lots of deers and bears crossing the highways during the early mornings or late afternoons. The closest convenient store is in the moon and the nearest bank is in Italy, just kidding. There are lots of great Italian restaurants in Jersey.

Gastronomically speaking this secluded and remote neighborhood is very boring so I decided to go to Colombia or where Colombians meet to chat and eat.
I decided to go to Paterson, New Jersey, there on Main Street I found, and thanks goodness, lots of Colombian restaurants and businesses.
Among the very successful Arab community: Palestinians, Lebanese, Egyptians, Iranians and Turkish businesses, on this very same Main Street, Colombians share the same success. As you walk either into the laundromat or a restaurant you are quickly greeted by a very happy and very helpful Colombians!
While I was getting a haircut at the Arab barber shop, a lovely Colombian attendant from the Laundromat next door had my two shirts nicely folded. La Carbonera Restaurant recommended to visit a good barber shop and Kalid (Not quite sure of the spelling) who cut my hair, he amicably told me to visit his uncle’s store down the street to purchase Arab goods or sourvenirs.

Now, let’s take a look at the places that I visited on my short vacation in Paterson.
For food aficionados, there is also 21st Street another very popular area in Paterson, NJ.
21 ST street it is overwhelmed with Colombian restaurants and businesses alike.

By Monpirri on Jun 27, 2008, 10:45 in Friendly Talkzone.

Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 10:47:

Photos coming soon.

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morphus says on Jun 27, 2008, 10:49:

Bogota, NJ

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elmodefoque says on Jun 27, 2008, 10:58:

mompi, in 53 years living in NYC i only visited New jersyey towns (Not counting malls or the turnpike on my way to miami) 2 times.
Mannnnn, I can't remember where i was, jesey city, hackensa don't recall but the place was infested with colombians, saw lots of green and white jersey, i assume from medellin.
this talk about colombians going back could not be further from reality, these modefques are here to stay and more and more keep coming.
And now with the millions of achor babies, foreggettabouitt

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 11:00:

Morphus I hear ya!

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 11:00:

Elmodefoque, I'm with you!

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 11:01:

Photos coming soon I'm still uploading...

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august says on Jun 27, 2008, 11:56:

First, I have to figure that the Iranians and Turks would dispute their grouping with Arabs, but also, in terms of tracking down Colombians, you might check out Elizabeth - especially during the Carnival festivities in September. Plenty of chicharron (sp?) to be found.

Other than that, yes, Jersey is generally the wasteland that its reputation suggests.

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miamimike says on Jun 27, 2008, 12:10:

Union City, NJ. The Colombians are chasing the Cubanos out! LOL

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roloenNJ says on Jun 27, 2008, 12:32:

Eizabeth: Broad St and Morris all Colombians Restaurants and lounges, Union City, Dover, Morriston, Madison, Parsippany, All this places are colombians

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 12:35:

August, on Main Street they all together. The strip is a very busy business area, there is no room for disputes but to grow together and successfully.

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 12:36:

Miamimike, I think you are right!!

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 12:39:

RoloenNJ, you are also right because we visited a restaurant in Dover and I picked up a Colombian newspaper "Cambio" and "Noticiero Colombiano Hispano" from Jersey and noticed Colombian businesses in all the places that you have mentioned.

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miamimike says on Jun 27, 2008, 13:24:

Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 12:36: flag

Miamimike, I think you are right
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I hear this all the time from the Union City NJ Cubans that have moved to Miami. They tell (cuban mambisas) me " U/C Used to be a nice place until those south americans moved in, meaning the Colombians" that's why they in turned moved here to Habana Norte, Miami Fl. When the Colombians aren't around in earshot, the Cubans really badmouth them,, You want to see truly what the Cubans think of Colombians, wait until the Election season here in Miami gets going between Miami Area Cuban Congresswoman Illena Ros Lehtinen and the Colombian Challeneger A. Taddeo. You will see Dirt and Swiftboating like you never saw before. It will be brutal but you will see the true feelings,,,I'll let you know as probably I will be doing some Politiking and sign waving for Taddeo, as well as for those other challengers opposing the other two incumbent Cuban Congressmen, the 2 Diaz Balart Brothers(nephews of ex-dictator fulgencio batista). Probably we will set up our signs like last time (2004)across from the Versaille Restaurant on calle 8 in Little Habana.This is referred to as "going into the belly of the Beast". I have never received the Middel Finger and called so many Cuban Cuss words as I was those days.It was Hilarious,,,This time I'll take my Video camera.

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august says on Jun 27, 2008, 13:35:

Monpirri, I dig that businesses owned by people of those ethnicities might be nearby each other, but Iranians and Turks still are not Arabs. Different ethnic groups, as far as I know.

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 14:32:

Ok, thanks.
And not too disregard the Jewish people on the same block on Main street about 2 or 4 miles down the street going to towards downtown you will a see the Hebrew synagogue.

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 27, 2008, 14:40:

A lot of Colombians live in Bergen County. I was born in Englewood, but didn't live there very long. We still have a fair amount of not too distant relatives in that area. A few PBH members live in that area.

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 14:54:

ColombianoGringo, I did not know you were born in New Jersey. Among all these famous people from Jersey:

Bud Abbott, Comedian from Atlantic City
• David Copperfield, Magician from Redbank
• Tom Cruise, Actor from Glen Ridge
• Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor of Movies, Phonograph, Telephone, Light bulb, etc etc from West Orange
• Whitney Houston, Singer/Actress from Newark
• Jon Bon Jovi, Musician from Sayreville
• Jack Nicholson, Actor from Asbury Park
• Shaquil O'Neil, NBA Basketball Star from Newark
• Joe Pesci, Comedy Actor from Belleville
• Joe Piscapo, Comedian from Livingston
• Brooke Shields, Actress from Englewood
• Frank Sinatra, Legendary Singer & Actor from Hoboken
• Tasha Smith, Sitcom Actress from Newark
• Steven Speilberg, Hollywood Movie Director/Producer from Montclair
• Bruce Springsteen, Musician from Red Bank
• Martha Stewart, Cook & Host
• John Travolta, Actor from Englewood
• Denzel Washington, Actor from Mt. Vernon

And much more...

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:20:

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:22:

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Here I spent all my money!

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:29:

The lunch special was pretty good. I enjoyed the most, “Sopa de Alverjas" the salad and "Aguapanela con limon".

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:38:

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For my costeños friends I found out one place called Curramba La Bella in West New York, NJ

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:45:

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Meson Colombiano Steak House in Jackson Heights, NY I share this ad with those poorbuthappy Colombians from New York who do not have a good place to eat. ;>)

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elmodefoque says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:45:

monpi, thanks!!!
this must be the only barranquillero restaurant in all USA besides the one in Miami called NARCO BOLLO

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:47:

Jajajjaja nap Elmo got to be more we just have to be scouts to find them.
I visited NARCO BOLLO in la Arenosa while ago.

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MaFe says on Jun 27, 2008, 15:58:

Ni monpirri.I lived in NJ and don't miss it.....
jug handle state....que dolor de cabeza!

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:06:

Mija para el dolor de cabeza tome aspirina con chicha. ;>)

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:22:

Dude go back to Canada is better there.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:24:

Maybe it's a weird camera angle and curved glass, but those baked goods look HUGE. The buñuelos are about the size of a softball.

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:27:

There were slightly smaller than the size of baseball, and yes they were not small.

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:33:

Get me a job in your orchestra and I move to Bogota, Columbia.

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briarblue says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:38:

Thanks for sharing the photos, Monpirri.

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:47:

Briarblue, thank you!

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 18:18:

New Jersey...

New York City...

New Jersey on highway 23

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MaFe says on Jun 27, 2008, 19:06:

Monpirri, NJ has cheaper real estate compared to NY...but taxes are weird there...it's just a weird state....

and mijito.....

"Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:33: flag

Get me a job in your orchestra and I move to Bogota, Columbia."

It's COLOMBIA O no U...O O O !!

You out of all people should know that....no mijito!! Vea pues!

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MaFe says on Jun 27, 2008, 19:18:

Rubito...my best friend is a female cop in Jersey! Shame on u! je je

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miamimike says on Jun 28, 2008, 01:23:

The NYC Cops aren't exactly Angels either. The had that case of where they grabbed that haitian taxi driver(first name abner) and rammed a Broomstick up his rectum a foot or so. Cost NYC several million in a Lawsuit due to a perforated infected colon,,,

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Monpirri says on Jun 28, 2008, 04:44:

MaFe says on Jun 27, 2008, 19:06: flag

"Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:33: flag

Get me a job in your orchestra and I move to Bogota, Columbia."

It's COLOMBIA O no U...O O O !!

You out of all people should know that....no mijito!! Vea pues!

You got to be kidding, where have you been? Colombia with U it's how foreigners like Rubito see Columbia and their new Columbia.

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romy says on Jun 28, 2008, 06:33:

so is 'Colombia' the nostalgic image/feeling you spew all over this board, Monpirri?

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rocinante says on Jun 28, 2008, 07:06:

Romy please limit the questions to Monpirri to Canada and New Jersey. Thanks.

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juicerbud says on Jun 28, 2008, 07:38:

Rico Pan among others are in Hackettstown. There seems to be new restaurants and shops there all the time. I use a Colombian store to send my packages to Cali. It is like Dover West. I live in the middle of nowhere and Hackettstown is the closest place for me to get colombian bakery goodies.
Also, I love Jersey!!!
Last night, in Cali, my husband and I were missing Jersey.

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MitchAlvarez says on Jun 28, 2008, 10:40:

Que pelea ome por dios bendito

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MaFe says on Jun 28, 2008, 15:25:

Monpirri...I don't care what gringos see COLOMBIA as...tu eres Colombiano and you have to correct them O people O in COLOMBIA!!!

Jersey sucks..no offense...I would rather be in NY!

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MaFe says on Jun 28, 2008, 15:33:

Rubito....que malo eres!! ja ja

Funny thing is that All those yummy colombian products are sold/available anywhere in the world where Colombians live and have formed a Colombian bakery/store....

Monpirri...I know you have family there, NJ has some nice parts but it has so many reverse things...

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Monpirri says on Jun 28, 2008, 18:00:

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mariacvetanoski says on Jun 28, 2008, 18:35:

live in passaic county, did see alot of these places, there is a colombian festival coming up in Dover, NJ on july 19 saturday all day... lots of colombians there...

Save the street children of Colombia Now!!

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alex rios says on Jun 30, 2008, 13:48:

No pues hermano invento ud el agua mojada, parcero donde vive su famila? En Matalooking o que? Loco pues apenas se vino a desayunar que existia Paterson?

Cuando ud iba yo ya venia, yo creci en medio de todo ese fandango, parcero ud llego como quinientos años luz despued de el bombillo!!

Peladito mejor diga a ver si encuentra un restaurantico Colombiano en nuevo Mexioco o algun otro hueco desconocido en la USA!

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Monpirri says on Jun 30, 2008, 14:01:

No sea pendejo yo me crie en Paterson. Y deje esa voz de chillon.

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