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Imagine a slightly overweight Asian guy wearing tights, no shirt, a robe, and a Hello Kitty breast plate, walking on to a concert stage with crazed fans and proceeding to rock some sick neo-classical metal piece on “air guitar”.

I’ve been waiting a long time to get this one on my Netflix queue and it was worth that wait. The scary thing is, I actually know one of the contestants, Bjorne Turok – we worked together a few years back (not as air guitarists).

That said, Air Guitar is loud, legit, and here to stay! Rock power!!

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Watch this movie, crank up the volume to 11, and proceed to rock out on your Air Guitar. You know you want to.

Life so far in the Dirty Jersey is pretty nice, and it’s even better after finding some good places to eat!

Skinner’s Loft is just a hop and skip away from the Grove St. PATH station and it serves up some solid American-style bistro fare. They are definitely more than just a beer and burger joint. Some favorites on the menu include penne with shrimp, BBQ ribs, Filet Mignon with a nice reduction, and a wasabi-crusted salmon. Yum!!

And let’s not forget the desserts – a fantastic Crème brûlée (when it’s available on the daily specials) and a neat “ice cream for 2″ with 6 different ice creams on 12 mini cones served on this cool little cone holder tray. When someone orders it, you see newcomers all looking over and asking “What is that?!”

Also, they have a small, but reasonable wine list, and some damn fine beers on tap (Fuller’s ESB is my go-to drink there).

Lastly, the staff there is extremely friendly (I believe the owner is Irish and they are really down to Earth folk) and the decor of the place is really nice and open – large artist loft with local art on the walls.

Skinner’s Loft
146 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302