Exploring New Jersey - Exploring Ironbound | Newark, New Jersey

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • Exploring New Jersey, Ironbound, Newark, New Jersey Walking Tour, Walking New Jersey
    In this vlog I explore Ironbound in Newark, New Jersey. Ironbound is a neighborhood that is diverse with mostly Brazilians, Portuguese, and Ecuadorians. It is a working class neighborhood. You will find lots of restaurants, bars, stores. It has some of the best Portuguese BBQ in the region. Also Ironbound is served by Newark Penn Station, and easy commute to NYC. Lots of people who lives in this neighborhood commute to work in NYC. Hope you enjoy this video, stay tune for more.
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Komentáře • 82

  • @francois2394
    @francois2394 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I studied at Rutgers Newark in the 90' s, the ironbound was my refuge away from the sad campus. I could enjoy pastries, find decent bottles of wine and meet friendly people.

  • @willyG503
    @willyG503 Před 2 lety +6

    Manny is the only guy that don't uses clickbaits. I like that!! 👍

  • @Savadorason1
    @Savadorason1 Před 21 dnem

    -Man it's nice seeing the old neighborhood. When we were small in 1965 we moved down there & stayed until I went in the Marines in 1980. Went to East Side H.S. 1975-79 across the street from Independence Park you were in. Some buildings are still there others are gone now. Lots of memories around there. East Side was a mix of Portuguese, Blacks, Puerto Ricans & Italians, & others. Good times & bad, but still good memories. Now I'm a 63yr. grandfather. Used to be more people out. Some moved away, died, etc. Since people got smart phones & computers there's less people out now. Nice.

  • @hardtruth4420
    @hardtruth4420 Před rokem +7

    I grew up "Down Neck", a.k.a the Ironbound section and very happy to see that Andros Diner and Kalibat's pharmacy are still there. I've walked Ferry Street countless times and this video brought back great memories. Thank you, Manny.

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před rokem

      Your welcome

    • @Downecker
      @Downecker Před 20 dny

      Andro's diner was called the " Spotless Diner" back in the 60's and before. "George" worked as a cook then bought the place. 2AM stop off after the bars closed!😂😂 I'm 74 and across from the diner was the Rivoli Theatre, closed in the early 60's. Those were good times !😅😊😂❤ I'm 74 and I was at the Ironbound Theatre on Ferry St. with my father watching a Polish movie . Had to be 1957 !? So much history! Home if Ballantine Beer!!❤😂

  • @lawrencepearyer5204
    @lawrencepearyer5204 Před rokem +2

    I lived on saint Francis st,, Mott st, and Polk and market . Best childhood life ever. Now I live in soldotna Alaska

    • @Downecker
      @Downecker Před 20 dny

      Wow !😮 I'm 74 and grew up on Main St. By George St. Went to St. Benedict's grammar school! What are the odds ??😂😂

  • @Modeltnick
    @Modeltnick Před 10 měsíci +1

    I grew up in Irvington and they always called it “Down Neck”. We were Italian and bought groceries there!

  • @Ray03595
    @Ray03595 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Ironbound has always been my favorite Newark community. Welcoming people, AMAZING food. I really hope they can fight off these high-rises that seem to suck the culture out of any neighborhood they spring up in. I think they make sense for areas that are worn down and in need of investment, but this is not that. Every time I'm around there it's clean and people take care of their property.

  • @iainholmes2735
    @iainholmes2735 Před 10 dny

    Enjoyed the tour. I got the Suzanne Vega album in 1987 featuring the song 'Ironbound Fancy Poultry'. Great song, and I have often wondered what the area looked like. Cheers from London!

  • @tranquil2706
    @tranquil2706 Před 2 lety +5

    Great to hear your affection for your neighborhood. The neighborhood is the place you step into when you leave home, so it is a comfort to live in a place where you appreciate the local streets and stores. Thanks for the tour!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks for watching, indeed a neighborhood is a first impression when your going to live in the area and in order to love my home, I need to love the neighborhood

  • @johnnocera3034
    @johnnocera3034 Před 2 lety +7

    Great video. I grew up in Elizabeth, but left NJ in 1979. Heard a lot about Ironbound but sadly, never went there for a visit. Newark gets a bad name but this video sheds a good light on Newark. Great work, keep making these kinds of videos.

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před 2 lety +1

      Thats great, Elizabeth is really close to Ironbound, hopefully someday you can visit NJ again and check out the Ironbound.

    • @lawrencepearyer5204
      @lawrencepearyer5204 Před rokem +1

      I used to go to twin city twice or three times a week. Miss those 7 to 7

  • @alext1065
    @alext1065 Před 9 měsíci +4

    At 13 minutes they used to be St. James hospital.

    • @lalalinda36
      @lalalinda36 Před 2 měsíci

      I was a candy striper at St James Hospital in the 60's wonderful memories. Down neck was a great place to grow up

  • @djbongojsouthtexasusamixma4642

    I grew up in the Ironbound on Darcy St. 1960s-1970s. My family moved to the deep south of Texas on the border of Mexico.. You have no idea the culture shock Ive been through. I sure do miss "The Brick" Before all is said and done in my life. Im gonna Dj a set in Newark. As a Dj Ive made a name for myself as a Dj in Texas. Texas is a really big place. Currently holding a residency @ Sugars San Antonio Tx.

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions Před 2 lety +3

    Yes Ironbound! They've got lots of great restaurants there! Ha the best is when people ask to be on camera! 👍

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před 2 lety +2

      I love when people are not shy to be on camera, amazing food in the Ironbound.

  • @eswillie
    @eswillie Před rokem +2

    Props, Manny. I used ta spend time down there a minute ago, doing deliveries to various businesses. The food is great, and has been for a good long while. I already see the changes from just a decade ago, but that's the way it goes. Still has the culture and the vibe, though. Let's hope that holds on as we move along.

  • @JElNative
    @JElNative Před 2 lety +2

    The ironbound, downtown and university heights are the new development hot spots.

  • @alext1065
    @alext1065 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video. Hope to see more videos in the future of Down neck

  • @gacj2010
    @gacj2010 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this guy .

  • @TOPTRAVELVLOG
    @TOPTRAVELVLOG Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful video. Nice creation.
    Great work.

  • @omen2467
    @omen2467 Před 2 lety +2

    freaking awesome video brother. glad your back. i guess harrison is next? be safe walk safe.

  • @357kcobra3
    @357kcobra3 Před 3 měsíci

    Manny, I'm from California, and I have been there several times. I love Iron bound because it's a great community with lots of nice people. You know which restaurant is bomb is Forons of Spain. Love that joint, good cigars, awesome food, and some of the best sangria. My girl is from Portugal and lives near Fall River in MA. I love Jersey and I'm from the west coast, but you guys know how to put it down!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před 3 měsíci

      Awesome, I've been to Fall river once, Ironbound is a great neighborhood with good food, lived there for a couple of years.

  • @ZeekmanEats
    @ZeekmanEats Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video! Informative details

  • @jenniferchappell84
    @jenniferchappell84 Před rokem

    I lived on prospect street for 2 years.I loved it.i am from Alabama so everything was very different. Loved this city.i miss it alot

  • @elisangelapaivadossantos6279

    Abraços de Tiradentes Mg Brazil

  • @nonickname2372
    @nonickname2372 Před rokem

    Newark looks really nice. Its developing very well. dope video man. I subscribed for that very reason.

  • @nayibdumar6849
    @nayibdumar6849 Před měsícem

    Manny we need another updated video brother !!! Perhaps the weekend of Portuguese festival

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před měsícem +1

      I'll see if I try to catch it on June 9, since im out of the country.

    • @nayibdumar6849
      @nayibdumar6849 Před měsícem

      @@MannyExploresVlog yeah man we’ll look forward to it

  • @lovettornotfilms5056
    @lovettornotfilms5056 Před rokem

    Hope to run into you exploring one of these days

  • @chrisknight5996
    @chrisknight5996 Před rokem +1

    Damm I miss working that area!!! The restaurants will blow your mind!!

  • @gacj2010
    @gacj2010 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Manny .... I love a guy who loves and is proud of his neighborhood like you... I love the good people you mentioned from those countries who I know a re hard working good Christian people and make the best American legal citizens..Good for you, Manny ... I wish I could speak Portuguese as well as you speak English .... ITs people who are proud of their places that make America great ... thats you ....

  • @beverlytweedy5923
    @beverlytweedy5923 Před rokem

    I absolutely loved it you made me emotional I miss home I stayed off of ferry the best food down there hands down “Hambergao and Spain’s” row of my favorite spots and the church I passed that everyday goin to work. I love home thank you for warming my heart many memories for me in the ironbound thank you so much Manny🙏🏽👑💙🫶🏽😇

    • @beverlytweedy5923
      @beverlytweedy5923 Před rokem

      Two of my favorite spots to eat* typo..

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před rokem

      Ironbound is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the area, the first time I discover it, I fell in love with the neighborhood to the point I made it my home, I live Hamburgao. Your welcome

  • @paleghost
    @paleghost Před rokem

    I moved away from Newark/Irvington area in the late 60s. The city was in really bad shape then. Though I never went there I always heard Ironbound was an Oasis in the middle of a desert. Back then it was vast majority Portuguese. I have often wondered why Newark hasn't had more positive development. It's greatest advantage would be its convenient location to NYC.

  • @ladyleo944
    @ladyleo944 Před rokem +1

    I use to visit someone in Newark, That area looks nice tho,But far as them building tall buildings everywhere ,That's the case in much of Jersy, Then they raise the rent ,it feels like there trying to force us out at this point.....

  • @Dutty_McGilicutty
    @Dutty_McGilicutty Před rokem

    I currently come from Baltimore to deliver lumber to a spot on Emmit and “A”. My truck is big so I can only enter from 21 @Murray. So all I’ve seen is that industrialized area. I had no idea there was more “Down Neck.” Also, I’m Cape Verdean. So the Portuguese/Brazilian people made me feel welcome. Até depois!!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před rokem

      It's a really nice neighborhood, if you have a chance, definitely check out more of the "Down Neck" area

  • @glenm5034
    @glenm5034 Před rokem

    My late Grandmother on Adams ave

  • @josephramone5805
    @josephramone5805 Před rokem +1

    The Ironbound was Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Irish and Spanish in the 1970s and 80s. Brasilians and South Americans were few back then. Now, Brasilians are a significant majority.
    (You didn't show East Side High School, even though it was right next to the park and in the background of your video)

    • @bundevsawhney7578
      @bundevsawhney7578 Před 11 měsíci

      Idk if they're the all out majority these days in my experience. Between folks from Portugal and various other Latin American countries (particularly Ecuador and DR), there's a lot of other populations mixed in

  • @screendeviant
    @screendeviant Před rokem +1

    Great video Manny, would you say you could live in Ironbound car free with little difficulty?

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  Před rokem +2

      Yes its easy to live car free in Ironbound since parking is really bad and everything is convenient and within walking distance.

  • @josem.barros5565
    @josem.barros5565 Před rokem

    So many portuguese businesses, half the names i saw in the video are portuguese. Also brazilian stuff, guess were friends of the brazilians in the states cuz all emigrants but we really cant stand each others here in Portugal 🤣🤣🤣 man u make me wanna go there to live, states is like a kids dream and there its like being in Little Portugal lile u said. Also miss the times when Nets were NJ nets, not Brooklyn. Nice video bro, thanks. Keep doin your thang 💪💪💪🇵🇹

    • @andreiagandarinho
      @andreiagandarinho Před 2 měsíci

      Você viveu la? Eu procuro um bar onde um sro português chamados Antônio teve alguns 20 anos atrás onde trabalhavam moças brasileiras. E gostava de saber o nome e não consigo.

  • @astralartist4
    @astralartist4 Před 3 měsíci

    A lot of united employees have to live in area (former.continental people)

  • @RonaldoDylankrakNaruto2016

    You just passed my house

  • @Zaphandyman
    @Zaphandyman Před 2 lety

    How is East Orange?

  • @Fordie47
    @Fordie47 Před rokem +1

    Great tour Manny! I love the charming Ironbound community and upscale downtown Newark. Why can't the rest of Newark be as hip and interesting? Black poverty? Ghetto mentality? Hopelessness, helplessness and despair?

    • @Jj_2723
      @Jj_2723 Před rokem

      Shut up

    • @Fordie47
      @Fordie47 Před rokem +1

      @@Jj_2723 Yeah. I love Newark too!

  • @sirwilliams3885
    @sirwilliams3885 Před rokem

    Happy to see the ironbound so well kept . I lived there in the early 70s at the projects on lenox by the river it was a war zone back then. As always Great video manny..

  • @BlindedOtaku
    @BlindedOtaku Před 2 lety

    Funny that I was on Ferry St today, I swear one day I'm just gonna pass you and not notice lol

  • @youaliar8132
    @youaliar8132 Před rokem

    Also where all the Newark drug dealers live legendary guys like fat boy. Shorty, rice.and so many other guys made millions in that area

  • @franksmusic2880
    @franksmusic2880 Před rokem

    It’s not Portuguese anymore, they left a long time ago. The neighborhood is up for grabs now, gentrification is it’s only saving grace and the Newark mayor Ras does not like that.

    • @bundevsawhney7578
      @bundevsawhney7578 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Have you been there any time recently? None of what you said is true. Still pretty Portuguese, and I feel much safer in Ironbound than "gentrified" neighborhoods bc people actually look out for each other

  • @Eltigueron87
    @Eltigueron87 Před 2 měsíci

    Where are you from? Your accent is different.

  • @Jj_2723
    @Jj_2723 Před 7 měsíci

    Way too many cars

  • @dragon2195
    @dragon2195 Před rokem

    Worst place to live in its over run with people who want to be seen and heard. Loud cars and loud motorcycles all day and night it's like living on 42nd street in nyc. If you want to sleep don't move there. There's no rest in ironbound.

  • @georgeburns8447
    @georgeburns8447 Před rokem +1

    It looks pretty clean there. Don't really see any trash on the ground.