New strip mall

[Curlz]

Just noticed that the new (too small, too jammed-together, annoying parking lot, but I love cutting through to Costco) strip on Rt. 3 has added a few more signs.

Joining the world's tightest Bed Bath & Beyond and an Uno's are Starbucks, Chipotle Grill and a Pollo Tropical. I've never eaten at CG or PT and am in no rush, but I'm wondering if PT is any good. Any of you ever tried it? I can't imagine their chicken being better than the $4.99 rotisserie bird from Costco...

Edited January 12, 2007 by Curlz (log)

[JohnnyH]

I almost got killed trying to get back onto 3 out of that parking lot.

[MJP]

Yeah, that exit merge is AWFUL.

I've seen Pollo Tropical in the shopping plaza just at 495 in Union City, but never been. I'll definitely give it a try if I find myself passing by and hungry.

[jrichman]

Pollo Tropical is a chain mainly in south florida - for a quick bite it is a great place and I recommend trying it - everything is made fresh and they have a nice condiment bar with various sauces etc to chose from after you get your meal. I have yet to try the one here or on 495 but have been to a few in s. florida

[Josefinajoisey]

I refuse to patronize that row of stores (or restaurants) because of the unbelievably hazardous conditions entering and exiting. I've been doing my best to avoid that area entirely.

[Cook456]

Just noticed that the new (too small, too jammed-together, annoying parking lot, but I love cutting through to Costco) strip on Rt. 3 has added a few more signs. 

Joining the world's tightest Bed Bath & Beyond and an Uno's are Starbucks, Chipotle Grill and a Pollo Tropical.  I've never eaten at CG or PT and am in no rush, but I'm wondering if PT is any good.  Any of you ever tried it?  I can't imagine their chicken being better than the $4.99 rotisserie bird from Costco...

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Curlz,

Chipotle is a good thing. There's one a few doors down from my office in NYC. Packed every day!

Oh, and I live right down the street from that mall.. I listened to some old geezer on the Planning Board say that traffic would not be affected... HA!

Edited January 12, 2007 by Cook456 (log)

[Wiener]

You can reach the mall (if you wish to call it that) from the back road by Costco. The Bed Bath and Beyond is very small and cramped. About half the size of the one in Wayne . What were they thinking when they built this?

[Cook456]

You can reach the mall (if you wish to call it that) from the back road by Costco.  The Bed Bath and Beyond is very small and cramped.  About half the size of the one in Wayne .  What were they thinking when they built this?

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[Cook456]

I refuse to patronize that row of stores (or restaurants) because of the unbelievably hazardous conditions entering and exiting.  I've been doing my best to avoid that area entirely.

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As mentioned below, I live on Main Ave and to get onto and off Rt #3 on the weekends, I usually drive up to Passaic Ave. I believe a lot of people are also making that choice, as I see the traffic line getting smaller and smaller.

Just rediculous...

Edited January 14, 2007 by Cook456 (log)

[Curlz]

FYI, Baristanet reports that Pollo Tropical will open this Friday at 10am. The press release says they expect people to be "...lined up for hours before the 10am opening..." Prizes, gift certificates, salsa music, etc.

I'll be busy trying to get John Mayer/Ben Folds tickets.

[gia]

I was there at 10:30 (not for the opening) and the parking lot was nearly empty. I didn't see a line.