Bharati Carla's Local Guidebook

Bharati Carla
Bharati Carla
Bharati Carla's Local Guidebook

Food scene

Walking distance from Ile Alafia. Quick and easy option for hot meals. As of Nov. 2021: Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery Located in: Easton Center Address: 900 Easton Ave #165, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Closes 10PM · More hours Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Menu: bostonmarket.com Phone: (732) 214-1144
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Boston Market
1972 Ralph Ave
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Walking distance from Ile Alafia. Quick and easy option for hot meals. As of Nov. 2021: Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery Located in: Easton Center Address: 900 Easton Ave #165, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Closes 10PM · More hours Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Menu: bostonmarket.com Phone: (732) 214-1144
Walking distance to Ile Alafia. Ice cream and sorbet is just a 5-minute walk away! As of Nov. 2021: Located in: Easton Center Address: 900 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Closes 10PM Health & safety: Mask required · More details Phone: (732) 249-5541 Order: seamless.com, doordash.com, postmates.com, grubhub.com, ubereats.com
Carvel
900 Easton Avenue
Walking distance to Ile Alafia. Ice cream and sorbet is just a 5-minute walk away! As of Nov. 2021: Located in: Easton Center Address: 900 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Closes 10PM Health & safety: Mask required · More details Phone: (732) 249-5541 Order: seamless.com, doordash.com, postmates.com, grubhub.com, ubereats.com
A long-time local business. As of Nov. 2021, the diner has dine-in, take-out and delivery service through Caviar. Address: 1045 Easton Ave #1625, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Open 24 hours Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits Menu: somersetdiner.com Phone: (732) 828-5424
Somerset Diner
1045 Easton Avenue
A long-time local business. As of Nov. 2021, the diner has dine-in, take-out and delivery service through Caviar. Address: 1045 Easton Ave #1625, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Open 24 hours Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits Menu: somersetdiner.com Phone: (732) 828-5424
Absolutely awesome Pakistani 'street food' menu and full dinners. Great decor and merch to purchase also. Delivery available but try to visit if you get a chance! As of Nov. 2021: Address: 349A George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: 11AM - 10PM, closed Tues. Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Menu: chaichenak.com Phone: (732) 246-2600
Chai Chenak
349A George St
Absolutely awesome Pakistani 'street food' menu and full dinners. Great decor and merch to purchase also. Delivery available but try to visit if you get a chance! As of Nov. 2021: Address: 349A George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: 11AM - 10PM, closed Tues. Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Menu: chaichenak.com Phone: (732) 246-2600
Super yummy food, the wait can be long so order before you're starving. You won't regret it, though, well worth the wait. Biryani is delish! As of Nov. 2021: Address: 68 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday 11AM–3:30AM Sunday 11AM–2:45AM Monday 11AM–2:45AM Tuesday 11AM–2:45AM Wednesday 11AM–2:45AM Thursday 11AM–3:30AM Friday 11AM–3:30AM Health & safety: Mask required · Menu: nirvanisindiankitchen.com Phone: (732) 253-0507 Reservations: nirvanisindiankitchen.com
NIRVANIS Indian Kitchen
68 Easton Avenue
Super yummy food, the wait can be long so order before you're starving. You won't regret it, though, well worth the wait. Biryani is delish! As of Nov. 2021: Address: 68 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday 11AM–3:30AM Sunday 11AM–2:45AM Monday 11AM–2:45AM Tuesday 11AM–2:45AM Wednesday 11AM–2:45AM Thursday 11AM–3:30AM Friday 11AM–3:30AM Health & safety: Mask required · Menu: nirvanisindiankitchen.com Phone: (732) 253-0507 Reservations: nirvanisindiankitchen.com
Great food, fresh, well-made. Excellent diner food! Order through Uber Eats https://www.jgsboundbrookdiner.com/#/ As of Nov. 2021: Address: 10 Cherry St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 Hours: Saturday 7AM–3PM Sunday 7AM–3PM Monday Closed Tuesday 7:30AM–8PM Wednesday 7:30AM–8PM Thursday 7:30AM–8PM Friday 7:30AM–8PM Health & safety: Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Phone: (732) 667-5890
J&G South Bound Brook Diner
10 Cherry St
Great food, fresh, well-made. Excellent diner food! Order through Uber Eats https://www.jgsboundbrookdiner.com/#/ As of Nov. 2021: Address: 10 Cherry St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 Hours: Saturday 7AM–3PM Sunday 7AM–3PM Monday Closed Tuesday 7:30AM–8PM Wednesday 7:30AM–8PM Thursday 7:30AM–8PM Friday 7:30AM–8PM Health & safety: Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Phone: (732) 667-5890
Bi-level pub with live jazz & a grand, open-timbered dining room serving burgers & house-made donuts. As of Nov. 2021: Service options: Dine-in · Takeout Address: 361 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday 12–11:45PM Sunday 12–9:45PM Monday Closed Tuesday 12–9:45PM Wednesday 12–9:45PM Thursday 12–11:45PM Friday 12–11:45PM Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Phone: (732) 545-6205
Tavern on George
361 George Street
Bi-level pub with live jazz & a grand, open-timbered dining room serving burgers & house-made donuts. As of Nov. 2021: Service options: Dine-in · Takeout Address: 361 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday 12–11:45PM Sunday 12–9:45PM Monday Closed Tuesday 12–9:45PM Wednesday 12–9:45PM Thursday 12–11:45PM Friday 12–11:45PM Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Phone: (732) 545-6205
GREAT food, the owner is good people. Storefront Vietnamese spot for pho soups, banh mi sandwiches & noodle dishes, plus fruit shakes. As of Nov. 2021 Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No-contact delivery Address: 371 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Monday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Tuesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Wednesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Thursday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Friday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Takeout: 12PM - 8PM Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Menu: indochinefoodnj.com Phone: (732) 745-2928
Indochine Restaurant
371 George St
GREAT food, the owner is good people. Storefront Vietnamese spot for pho soups, banh mi sandwiches & noodle dishes, plus fruit shakes. As of Nov. 2021 Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No-contact delivery Address: 371 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Monday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Tuesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Wednesday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Thursday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Friday 12–3PM, 4–9PM Takeout: 12PM - 8PM Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Menu: indochinefoodnj.com Phone: (732) 745-2928

Taking care of things

Small pharmacy & print center with most of the basics for health, wellness. Greeting cards & printing services.
Somerset Park Pharmacy
900 Easton Ave
Small pharmacy & print center with most of the basics for health, wellness. Greeting cards & printing services.
Full-size grocery store with bakery, seafood, floral shop & pharmacy.
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Stop & Shop
940 Easton Ave
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Full-size grocery store with bakery, seafood, floral shop & pharmacy.
Message from the website: Pick Up & Delivery is available. Call us at 732-246-5995 for details. https://plazawetcleaners.com/
Plaza Cleaners
Message from the website: Pick Up & Delivery is available. Call us at 732-246-5995 for details. https://plazawetcleaners.com/
Closest gas station is at 1101 Easton Ave. 0.7 miles from Ile Alafia
EASTON GAS CORP
1830 Easton Ave
Closest gas station is at 1101 Easton Ave. 0.7 miles from Ile Alafia
As of Dec. 2020: Mon - Thurs 9a to 5p Sat 9a to 2p Closed Fri & Sun (732) 247-6117
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Chase Bank
975 Bedford Ave
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As of Dec. 2020: Mon - Thurs 9a to 5p Sat 9a to 2p Closed Fri & Sun (732) 247-6117
At 900 Easton Ave, this convenience store is a 5-minute walk from Ile Alafia. All the standards of a quick mart plus deli and fast food options.
Kwik Trip
900 Easton Ave
At 900 Easton Ave, this convenience store is a 5-minute walk from Ile Alafia. All the standards of a quick mart plus deli and fast food options.

Fitness & Wellness

As of Nov. 2021: Free 3-day trial and on-site classes available. Located in: Rutgers Plaza Address: 960 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Saturday 6AM–7PM Sunday 6AM–7PM Monday 5AM–12AM Tuesday 5AM–12AM Wednesday 5AM–12AM Thursday 5AM–12AM Friday 5AM–12AM Phone: (732) 325-0203
Crunch Fitness - Somerset
960 Easton Avenue
As of Nov. 2021: Free 3-day trial and on-site classes available. Located in: Rutgers Plaza Address: 960 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 Hours: Saturday 6AM–7PM Sunday 6AM–7PM Monday 5AM–12AM Tuesday 5AM–12AM Wednesday 5AM–12AM Thursday 5AM–12AM Friday 5AM–12AM Phone: (732) 325-0203
Owned by Bharati Carla, host of Ile Alafia. Classes are offered in-person outdoors (until weather doesn't permit), indoors, livestream and via on-demand video access. Guests of House of Well-Being can redeem a guest pass for classes on-site or online. https://www.gardenofhealingyoga.com Go to class schedule, register for class and select the Pay Later feature. HoWB guests are then credited with complimentary entry. Enjoy! LOOKING FOR MORE? * Private instruction in yoga & meditation is available in single and multiple sessions. * Massage, stretch therapy, sauna chair and other therapeutics are available in-room and at the studio. * Private group events available for wellness, team building, drum circles and rituals. Take time to support your well-being & your traveling resilience with a wellness session! Contact Bharati Carla with inquiries.
Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness
94 Church Street
Owned by Bharati Carla, host of Ile Alafia. Classes are offered in-person outdoors (until weather doesn't permit), indoors, livestream and via on-demand video access. Guests of House of Well-Being can redeem a guest pass for classes on-site or online. https://www.gardenofhealingyoga.com Go to class schedule, register for class and select the Pay Later feature. HoWB guests are then credited with complimentary entry. Enjoy! LOOKING FOR MORE? * Private instruction in yoga & meditation is available in single and multiple sessions. * Massage, stretch therapy, sauna chair and other therapeutics are available in-room and at the studio. * Private group events available for wellness, team building, drum circles and rituals. Take time to support your well-being & your traveling resilience with a wellness session! Contact Bharati Carla with inquiries.
As of Dec. 2020, open Weds 10a to 6p and all other days 10a to 7p https://www.gnc.com/store-details?StoreID=9032
GNC
922 Easton Avenue
As of Dec. 2020, open Weds 10a to 6p and all other days 10a to 7p https://www.gnc.com/store-details?StoreID=9032
One of many great local parks, complete with a fitness circuit for year-round outdoor workout space. Learn about this and other parks here: https://www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/Parks-and-Gardens-April-2015-Final-Brochure.pdf
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Buccleuch Park
321 Easton Ave
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One of many great local parks, complete with a fitness circuit for year-round outdoor workout space. Learn about this and other parks here: https://www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/Parks-and-Gardens-April-2015-Final-Brochure.pdf
MOST fantastic little health food store and smoothie shop! Veggie juices, wheatgrass, special recipes or customize your own! Also great selection of vitamins, supplements and health/wellness products and snacks. Wonderful, helpful owners. Tell them Bharati Carla from the yoga center sent you! ;-) As of Nov. 2021: Service options: In-store shopping Located in: Rutgers University Foundation Address: 338 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday 9AM–4:30PM Sunday Closed Monday 9AM–5:30PM Tuesday 9AM–5:30PM Wednesday 9AM–5:30PM Thursday (Veterans Day) 9AM–5:30PM Hours might differ Friday 9AM–5:30PM Phone: (732) 745-4880
Health Way
338 George Street
MOST fantastic little health food store and smoothie shop! Veggie juices, wheatgrass, special recipes or customize your own! Also great selection of vitamins, supplements and health/wellness products and snacks. Wonderful, helpful owners. Tell them Bharati Carla from the yoga center sent you! ;-) As of Nov. 2021: Service options: In-store shopping Located in: Rutgers University Foundation Address: 338 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Saturday 9AM–4:30PM Sunday Closed Monday 9AM–5:30PM Tuesday 9AM–5:30PM Wednesday 9AM–5:30PM Thursday (Veterans Day) 9AM–5:30PM Hours might differ Friday 9AM–5:30PM Phone: (732) 745-4880
Wellness services are offered at Ile Alafia on Easton Ave. and at Garden of Healing Yoga. Many of these services can be provided in-room to House of Well-Being guests! Physical Therapies - Massage, Chair Massage, Deep Massage, Stretch Sessions, Lymph Foot Massager and Integrated Therapy Light Therapies - FIR Sauna Detox Chair, Near Infra-RED Light (both help with inflammation, chronic pain and healing post surgery & chemo) Sound Therapies - Sound Bath, Vocal Sound Healing Vibrational Therapies - PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) non-invasive magnetic stimulation to certain parts of the brain to create a desired effect, from improved sleep, relief from pain & anxiety, better concentration Guests of House of Well-Being receive 10% off any service or package! To learn more or book an appointment, visit https://support-my-lifelong-vitality.as.me/therapeutics
Ile Alafia House of Well-Being
830 Easton Avenue
Wellness services are offered at Ile Alafia on Easton Ave. and at Garden of Healing Yoga. Many of these services can be provided in-room to House of Well-Being guests! Physical Therapies - Massage, Chair Massage, Deep Massage, Stretch Sessions, Lymph Foot Massager and Integrated Therapy Light Therapies - FIR Sauna Detox Chair, Near Infra-RED Light (both help with inflammation, chronic pain and healing post surgery & chemo) Sound Therapies - Sound Bath, Vocal Sound Healing Vibrational Therapies - PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) non-invasive magnetic stimulation to certain parts of the brain to create a desired effect, from improved sleep, relief from pain & anxiety, better concentration Guests of House of Well-Being receive 10% off any service or package! To learn more or book an appointment, visit https://support-my-lifelong-vitality.as.me/therapeutics

City/town information

Dining, entertainment, national & global conferences. State Theatre, George Street Playhouse and NB Performing Arts Center. Hyatt Regency & Heldrich Hotel. World HQ of Johnson & Johnson. Home of Rutgers-RWJ and St. Peters University Hospital. Main campus of Rutgers the state university. https://www.newbrunswick.com/
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New Brunswick
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Dining, entertainment, national & global conferences. State Theatre, George Street Playhouse and NB Performing Arts Center. Hyatt Regency & Heldrich Hotel. World HQ of Johnson & Johnson. Home of Rutgers-RWJ and St. Peters University Hospital. Main campus of Rutgers the state university. https://www.newbrunswick.com/

Getting Around

NJ Transit New Brunswick Penn Station is just over 2 miles from Ile Alafia. Also serves Amtrak and Acela. Automated ticket machines are outside at ground level and also inside up the escalator.
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New Brunswick station
Albany Street
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NJ Transit New Brunswick Penn Station is just over 2 miles from Ile Alafia. Also serves Amtrak and Acela. Automated ticket machines are outside at ground level and also inside up the escalator.

Sightseeing

A great park spanning acres along a River Road between New Brunswick & Highland on one end and Franklin Park & Piscataway on the other end. Jogging trails, animal zoo, playgrounds, ball fields, picnic & BBQ areas and much more.
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Parke ni Johnson
River Road
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A great park spanning acres along a River Road between New Brunswick & Highland on one end and Franklin Park & Piscataway on the other end. Jogging trails, animal zoo, playgrounds, ball fields, picnic & BBQ areas and much more.
Literally next door to Ile Alafia, it’s super easy access to nature, sports and recreation time!
Castleton park
32 Castleton Ave
Literally next door to Ile Alafia, it’s super easy access to nature, sports and recreation time!

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Health Guidelines- a MUST read

For your safety and that of all guests and hosts, please see the health & safety guidelines detailed here: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2839/what-are-the-health-and-safety-requirements-for-airbnb-stays
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Easy access to trains

NJ Transit New Brunswick Penn Station is just over 2 miles away from Ile Alafia. Amtrak and Acela also run here. Automated ticket machines are outside on the ground level and also inside up the escalator.
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Downtown New Brunswick Dining- Sit Down or Take-out

Sooooo many fantastic options at all hours in the healthcare city and college town! If you're up for it, head down and let your eyes and nose do the choosing! Or if you prefer to stay in or have something ready for your arrival, meals can be ordered directly through the restaurant or via one-stop delivery service like Uber Eats, Grub Hub and Caviar. Check out the options here: https://www.newbrunswick.com/pub/listing/restaurants_amp_eateries
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Downtown New Brunswick Nightlife

With 18 taverns and bars less than 2 miles away, you're sure to find great food, unique spirits and good company! Click here to see the options: https://www.newbrunswick.com/pub/listing/nightlife_bars_amp_taverns