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.
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.
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!!❤😂
-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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 ....
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 💪💪💪🇵🇹
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.
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🙏🏽👑💙🫶🏽😇
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
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.
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!!
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)
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
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.....
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?
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..
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.
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
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.
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.
I grew up in Irvington and they always called it “Down Neck”. We were Italian and bought groceries there!
Manny is the only guy that don't uses clickbaits. I like that!! 👍
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.
Your welcome
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!!❤😂
-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.
2024 East side H.S graduate here!! The school is still amazing and the area is great
It's really great that Newark has really improved, especially in Ironbound!
At 13 minutes they used to be St. James hospital.
I was a candy striper at St James Hospital in the 60's wonderful memories. Down neck was a great place to grow up
I lived on saint Francis st,, Mott st, and Polk and market . Best childhood life ever. Now I live in soldotna Alaska
Wow !😮 I'm 74 and grew up on Main St. By George St. Went to St. Benedict's grammar school! What are the odds ??😂😂
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!
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
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.
Thats great, Elizabeth is really close to Ironbound, hopefully someday you can visit NJ again and check out the Ironbound.
I used to go to twin city twice or three times a week. Miss those 7 to 7
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.
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.
Great video. Hope to see more videos in the future of Down neck
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!
Yes Ironbound! They've got lots of great restaurants there! Ha the best is when people ask to be on camera! 👍
I love when people are not shy to be on camera, amazing food in the Ironbound.
Wonderful video. Nice creation.
Great work.
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.
I love this guy .
freaking awesome video brother. glad your back. i guess harrison is next? be safe walk safe.
Maybe, Harrison sounds nice for a video
The ironbound, downtown and university heights are the new development hot spots.
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
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!
Awesome, I've been to Fall river once, Ironbound is a great neighborhood with good food, lived there for a couple of years.
Nice video! Informative details
Thanks Zeek
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 ....
I love my neighborhood
Hope to run into you exploring one of these days
Newark looks really nice. Its developing very well. dope video man. I subscribed for that very reason.
Thanks man I appreciate it, yes Newark is changing a lot.
I still live down neck....I love my home?...played hockey for East Side 78 to 82
Manny we need another updated video brother !!! Perhaps the weekend of Portuguese festival
I'll see if I try to catch it on June 9, since im out of the country.
@@MannyExploresVlog yeah man we’ll look forward to it
Thanks Manny! Happy New Year 2025! 🙂🌈👽👽🇺🇸
@@wa1ufo happy new year
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 💪💪💪🇵🇹
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.
Damm I miss working that area!!! The restaurants will blow your mind!!
The restaurants are amazing here
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🙏🏽👑💙🫶🏽😇
Two of my favorite spots to eat* typo..
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
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.
Abraços de Tiradentes Mg Brazil
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!!
It's a really nice neighborhood, if you have a chance, definitely check out more of the "Down Neck" area
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)
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
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.....
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?
Shut up
@@J_Jayyyy Yeah. I love Newark too!
Funny that I was on Ferry St today, I swear one day I'm just gonna pass you and not notice lol
Easy to recognize me
@@MannyExploresVlog Manny is super tall lol
@@PogiboyProductions 😂😂😂
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..
I bet a lot has changed, thank you sir.
12:50 former St James Hospital
How is East Orange?
My late Grandmother on Adams ave
You just passed my house
A lot of united employees have to live in area (former.continental people)
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
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.
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
Where are you from? Your accent is different.
Puerto Rico
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.
Way too many cars
It looks pretty clean there. Don't really see any trash on the ground.
It's a clean neighborhood