Hoboken is terrific fun - and its only a ferry ride or a Path train away. We chose the ferry and started our visit in North Hoboken - which the natives call Uptown. Interesting architecture all along Washington Street -
including this brightly painted apartment building.
But there were four highlights to the trip. First was lunch at La Isla, a famous, tiny Cuban restaurant, where we feasted on plantains double fried in garlic.
The painting is of La Lupe, the great Cuban singer. I'm sure she must've loved the food here.
Next up was a visit to the newly restored Union Synagogue. One of the staff was gracious enough to take us for a tour of this 1915 hall, modeled on the great synagogues of Frankfort and Berlin. With the aid of a grant from the state the congregants have done a magnificent job of turning back the clock.
Next highlight - Carlos Bakery - a fourth-generation establishment turning out elaborate custom cakes and mouthwatering traditional Italian desserts. We were bowled over by the Pignoli Tarts.
Finally, we visited the park next to the Hoboken Terminal, which is undergoing restoration. This is one of the few spots where you can see a panorama from the GW Bridge all the way to the Verrazano.
All in all, a delightful day just across the river. We'll be back.
so, hoboken has come back! next time i come to the east coast, i'll let you know so you can show me around. OK?
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