The Gathering in the Garden State

kgf3076 · 07-18-2007, 02:40 PM

August 24, 2007

Saturday Dinner at Kinchley's Tavern in Ramsey August 24th. An impromptu gathering of S2000/S2ki/S2kCA people at Kinchley's Tavern in Ramsey, NJ to celebrate damn fine pizza and damn fine cars!!!

Ever been to Kinchley's? Here's a short blurb from The Big Apple Dining Guide (a foodie blog):

Kinchley's is a favorite of mine and has been for nearly two decades. Their beer dough/thin-crust pizza is unlike any you've had elsewhere. True to form, I ordered the Fra Diavolo (spicy sauce) pie and others ordered a mix of plain pizzas, fried clams, spicy mussels and the like. The Fra Diavolo was a bit spicier than usual according to Danna - and I found the regular pie to be one of the better versions I've had. Delicious. The crust crunches, the sauce is flavorful with generous amounts of dried basil and oregano, and the cheese is "realer" than much of what you get in the city. They take great pride in their pizza and for good reason. Despite notoriously awful service, they take their commitment to their customers seriously.

Kinchley's was once asked to use their facility for an episode of the Soprano's. The owner reportedly turned down the offer, which would no doubt drive even more business their way, citing that the seven days they would need to shut the restaurant down to film would be unacceptable. You see, Kinchley's is NEVER closed. Not for nobody, never. And so to satisfy its legions of dedicated patrons, even on Christmas at midnight, Kinchley's will never be in an episode of the Soprano's but forever in my thoughts of great pizza, small business ownership loyalty and my previous years living in Northern NJ.

Friday night. Get together in the lobby of the Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah. Travel to Ramsey. Eat lot's of pizza....yum!!

Java Junky · 07-18-2007, 03:12 PM

Owyadoon Ken. You seem to spend an awful lodda time in Joisey for a Virginia fella. You one'a those dual-citizenship types?
Pizza eh? 'Guess I should make an effort to attend, if only to be polite, right?
Hmmmmm-m-m-m-m-m . . after bein' blinded by your last visit, I guess I'd better start shinin' Stewie up r' I'm gonna catch hell.
Lookin' forward to it Ken. 'See ya there.
Be well.
Java

kgf3076 · 07-18-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Java Junky

Owyadoon Ken. You seem to spend an awful lodda time in Joisey for a Virginia fella. You one'a those dual-citizenship types?
Pizza eh? 'Guess I should make an effort to attend, if only to be polite, right?
Hmmmmm-m-m-m-m-m . . after bein' blinded by your last visit, I guess I'd better start shinin' Stewie up r' I'm gonna catch hell.
Lookin' forward to it Ken. 'See ya there.
Be well.
Java

former new yawker. looking forward to seeing the two of you...you gonna make the saturday drive?

s2000isu · 07-18-2007, 06:22 PM

I might join yall. I think I have a meet for my other car the following weekend. Damn I am gonna be busy.

Java Junky · 07-18-2007, 08:40 PM

As to the Saturday drive: if it's up to me, yes.
But, I'll be satisfied if I can fit in swappin' stories n' wolfin' dowm some beer-crust pizza with everybody. Anythin' more'n'at's gravy.
Y'know . . for as many members that we have in the Tri-State, I'd'a thought there'd be a wee bit more response than this.
'Lookin' forward to seein' anyone that can make it.
Be well.
Java

Red Stwokay · 04-12-2008, 12:54 PM

Whilst at the HOOTERS meet I waz a talkin' wit H2O an he sez we aughta take a ride down t' Java town some time an toss back a couple cups o jo. Wha'cha tink 'bout tha'? Java be mor'n likely t'be tossin his assorted change in but what I wanna no's is anyone else think this might be a fun ride. Now don' go'n git yer panties all in a wad, y'all ain't gotta talk like this n' ya ain't even gotta un'erstan, ya see it'll jus' be 'bout th' fun don'cha'no... Ya'll kin jus' feel free t' toss yer two cents er what'ev'r ya got inta th' arena here!

Course I'm kin'a assumin' Java might tollerate a mess a idiots showin up in his town specktin t' find a good Java joint t' park th' ka's (yah, y'all go down t' Joisey an it's a ka) an toss a couple back, now lik' ah' said this be jo we'll be tossin back. I be older n'wiser these days an' well jus can't handle much more anywho!

H20 · 04-12-2008, 03:07 PM

Well theres no way we makin this meet! But ya I could see taking a ride. Can ya somehow go around the pothole capitol of the world though?

Red Stwokay · 04-13-2008, 12:59 AM

Hey H!

I think I messed up on who said we should drive down to see Java and have a cup or two. Realized it later in the day. Think it was Pablo actually but hey, it could have been the three of us yappin.

So how's everthin? Gettin some use outa the S? The wife and I took ours out today and finally tried out the Crown and Hammer Pub and Restaurant in Collinsville. The place was nice, food was good and the S was Grrrreat!

Hope'n t' make the tax drive next Sunday. Probably should bump that thread if there is one... How's it lookin for you?

H20 · 04-13-2008, 02:37 AM

No tax ride for me. Gonna be down charleston way. And all my spare time lately has been boat prep which is a rather large pain in the ass I will say.
But I'm driving the red car often to work.

Red Stwokay · 04-13-2008, 10:15 AM

Never owned a boat, other than, a small (personal size) sail boat an a canoe. Known many who have an none real happy bout maintenance. Seems many a head scratch

as to weather it's worth it but it usually wins the coin toss. One guy maintained quite a large one yet mostly took out the dingy. Unhappy about the fuel, an that was bout five years ago. Wonder if he still ownes it?

Good luck with yer trip, enjoy yerself!

Red Stwokay · 04-14-2008, 12:56 PM

Surprised Java ain't chimed in 'ere. We know yer watchin'! Ah thin e' knowz ahm crazy 'nough t' make th' drive an afraid I'll do wit!

07-18-2007, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here today, gone tomorrow... Posts: 1,379	The Gathering in the Garden State August 24, 2007 Saturday Dinner at Kinchley's Tavern in Ramsey August 24th. An impromptu gathering of S2000/S2ki/S2kCA people at Kinchley's Tavern in Ramsey, NJ to celebrate damn fine pizza and damn fine cars!!! Ever been to Kinchley's? Here's a short blurb from The Big Apple Dining Guide (a foodie blog): Kinchley's is a favorite of mine and has been for nearly two decades. Their beer dough/thin-crust pizza is unlike any you've had elsewhere. True to form, I ordered the Fra Diavolo (spicy sauce) pie and others ordered a mix of plain pizzas, fried clams, spicy mussels and the like. The Fra Diavolo was a bit spicier than usual according to Danna - and I found the regular pie to be one of the better versions I've had. Delicious. The crust crunches, the sauce is flavorful with generous amounts of dried basil and oregano, and the cheese is "realer" than much of what you get in the city. They take great pride in their pizza and for good reason. Despite notoriously awful service, they take their commitment to their customers seriously. Kinchley's was once asked to use their facility for an episode of the Soprano's. The owner reportedly turned down the offer, which would no doubt drive even more business their way, citing that the seven days they would need to shut the restaurant down to film would be unacceptable. You see, Kinchley's is NEVER closed. Not for nobody, never. And so to satisfy its legions of dedicated patrons, even on Christmas at midnight, Kinchley's will never be in an episode of the Soprano's but forever in my thoughts of great pizza, small business ownership loyalty and my previous years living in Northern NJ. Friday night. Get together in the lobby of the Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah. Travel to Ramsey. Eat lot's of pizza....yum!! __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

07-18-2007, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Owyadoon Ken. You seem to spend an awful lodda time in Joisey for a Virginia fella. You one'a those dual-citizenship types? Pizza eh? 'Guess I should make an effort to attend, if only to be polite, right? Hmmmmm-m-m-m-m-m . . after bein' blinded by your last visit, I guess I'd better start shinin' Stewie up r' I'm gonna catch hell. Lookin' forward to it Ken. 'See ya there. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

07-18-2007, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,157	I might join yall. I think I have a meet for my other car the following weekend. Damn I am gonna be busy. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

07-18-2007, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	As to the Saturday drive: if it's up to me, yes. But, I'll be satisfied if I can fit in swappin' stories n' wolfin' dowm some beer-crust pizza with everybody. Anythin' more'n'at's gravy. Y'know . . for as many members that we have in the Tri-State, I'd'a thought there'd be a wee bit more response than this. 'Lookin' forward to seein' anyone that can make it. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-12-2008, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Red Stwokay Dismember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TAX STATE (CT) Posts: 255	Resurection Whilst at the HOOTERS meet I waz a talkin' wit H2O an he sez we aughta take a ride down t' Java town some time an toss back a couple cups o jo. Wha'cha tink 'bout tha'? Java be mor'n likely t'be tossin his assorted change in but what I wanna no's is anyone else think this might be a fun ride. Now don' go'n git yer panties all in a wad, y'all ain't gotta talk like this n' ya ain't even gotta un'erstan, ya see it'll jus' be 'bout th' fun don'cha'no... Ya'll kin jus' feel free t' toss yer two cents er what'ev'r ya got inta th' arena here! Course I'm kin'a assumin' Java might tollerate a mess a idiots showin up in his town specktin t' find a good Java joint t' park th' ka's (yah, y'all go down t' Joisey an it's a ka) an toss a couple back, now lik' ah' said this be jo we'll be tossin back. I be older n'wiser these days an' well jus can't handle much more anywho! __________________ FAST THINKERS DRIVE FAST! Why expect less?

04-12-2008, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 398	Well theres no way we makin this meet! But ya I could see taking a ride. Can ya somehow go around the pothole capitol of the world though?

04-13-2008, 12:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red Stwokay Dismember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TAX STATE (CT) Posts: 255	Hey H! I think I messed up on who said we should drive down to see Java and have a cup or two. Realized it later in the day. Think it was Pablo actually but hey, it could have been the three of us yappin. So how's everthin? Gettin some use outa the S? The wife and I took ours out today and finally tried out the Crown and Hammer Pub and Restaurant in Collinsville. The place was nice, food was good and the S was Grrrreat! Hope'n t' make the tax drive next Sunday. Probably should bump that thread if there is one... How's it lookin for you? __________________ FAST THINKERS DRIVE FAST! Why expect less?

04-13-2008, 02:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 398	No tax ride for me. Gonna be down charleston way. And all my spare time lately has been boat prep which is a rather large pain in the ass I will say. But I'm driving the red car often to work.

04-13-2008, 10:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Red Stwokay Dismember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TAX STATE (CT) Posts: 255	Never owned a boat, other than, a small (personal size) sail boat an a canoe. Known many who have an none real happy bout maintenance. Seems many a head scratch as to weather it's worth it but it usually wins the coin toss. One guy maintained quite a large one yet mostly took out the dingy. Unhappy about the fuel, an that was bout five years ago. Wonder if he still ownes it? Good luck with yer trip, enjoy yerself! __________________ FAST THINKERS DRIVE FAST! Why expect less?

04-14-2008, 12:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red Stwokay Dismember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TAX STATE (CT) Posts: 255	Surprised Java ain't chimed in 'ere. We know yer watchin'! Ah thin e' knowz ahm crazy 'nough t' make th' drive an afraid I'll do wit! __________________ FAST THINKERS DRIVE FAST! Why expect less?

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