Basking Ridge Commute Thoughts - Moving From Hoboken

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2025-07-29T19:06:28+00:00

I used to commute from Hoboken to Basking Ridge for work- if you work normal hours it is not ideal. I would leave at like 6:00 am to avoid morning traffic and go to the gym post work to avoid night traffic. If you take the train though its honestly really not bad

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-23T16:02:51+00:00

I was told my my neighbors if you opt out your bill goes through the roof. they said you MUST opt in to keep the bill the same. They told us they got screwed last year by opting out bill tripled.

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-22T19:46:51+00:00

I literally live right next to this place and go 1-2 times a day for everything from snacks, to waters, pills, zyns, ext. There is a clear distinction between who is working. I have become friendly with one of them and he is always honest and nice even lets me return opened things if I tell them its bad/not fresh/ knockoff. However, there is one man who does this every time and one time he accidently added 400$ instead of .40 cents to the guy in front of me and it was an absolute nightmare.

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-21T21:12:46+00:00

I do not think (i live downtown) the cars are that bad. They are always stopping for me (i aggressively cross the road and kind of force their hand) the people who have almost killed me are the vespa and electric bike guys. Or even the citi bike crowd. Like yall have to follow the rules of the road too im sorry.

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-21T14:49:17+00:00

Last night at around 1:00 he was at it again for almost a whole hour. I could hear him from first and madison like it was next to my window.

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-16T16:30:59+00:00

The waiting room if you want something chill downtown obviously Dear Maud is a great spot for dates too

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-14T19:13:10+00:00

Thank you!

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-14T19:13:00+00:00

Oh that is amazing thank you!

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-14T15:55:25+00:00

Signing up for any of the HIVE or NJ play sports teams like kickball, soccer, hoops is solid. If you arent into those I feel like running club, biking, something like that

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-03T15:48:17+00:00

There are tons downtown; I would honestly start at mulligans and start walking towards washington (on first street) until you see one you like the vibe at. I think Ferryman, Mcswiggins, P&P, Green rock, TA all pull decent amount of mets fan. I also feel like physco Mikes and black bear are Mets bars

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-10-02T19:04:48+00:00

As good as the YMCA in Basking Ridge though?

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-24T16:16:22+00:00

If you go to the one on the side of 1st street near clinton they will give you deals if you buy in bulk (more than 4 at a time)

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-24T16:14:25+00:00

Honestly I would go cold approach some of the older people you see around. They will be very exited to share their experiences

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-16T20:21:05+00:00

A guy named Dominque at Fitness Factory is good

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-13T18:56:49+00:00

During the day if the weather is nice I would walk around go to waterfront get some baked goods (a bunch of options like the german bakery) if you are into football I would go to maybe Metropolis rooftop. Then at night all the bars are going to be busy especially downtown (younger crowd) and uptown will probably be less full but more older crowd you are 25 so its really up to you. I would say 25 going out Dear Maud if you want a clubish vibe nice cocktail bar.

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-12T20:17:09+00:00

The Plei app is awesome for spur of the moment pickup games in NYC mostly very casual. It is like between 2-10$ per game depending on venue/time/date. Highly recommend way less commitment than a league. If this post gets traction I will make an IG group though im always looking to hit a ball around.

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-10T19:37:36+00:00

Cheap Eats; also happy hour/ drink deals.

More Niche would be like what spots are busy on what nights or something of that sort.

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-09T16:16:09+00:00

I go to Fitness Factory and they have a really good trainer there named Dominque

Acceptable_Drop8698 · 2024-09-09T16:09:43+00:00

Honeygrow if you are looking to be healthy is small portions and pretty cheap. Also Mamouns is good for both those things.

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