A Second Look at Roselle's Central Park

A few weeks ago I had written a blog analyzing Roselle's newest bar -- Central Park. Though my experience was pleasant, I stated that it could have been better. Furthermore, the bar was poorly managed and chaotic. However, the establishment had newly opened; and in the month since my blog post, the management has made drastic changes.

Initially I had criticized Central Park because there was not a designated dance floor, and patrons were forced to dance around tables in the lounge area. However, management has remedied this issue. Now all tables in the lounge area are removed around ten o'clock -- freeing a nearly 400 square feet of dance floor.

Secondly, I criticized the bar's decision to serve food, until last call, to any table. This created confusion and caused waiters to carry full trays through the already-crowded lounge area. Central Park has now restricted the menu; only serving food to the main and left-side bars -- allowing only those seated at a table or the bar in a non-crowded place to eat. Not only does this reduce chaos, but it makes the bar a safer place to work and hang out at.

Thirdly, the DJ booth or table has been moved to the front of the lounge area -- the obvious location -- allowing for better sound circulation. Moreover, patrons whom are attempting to dine or enjoy a glass of wine are not sitting beneath a 2-foot Sirano speaker.

Since these three necessary changes have been made, the bar has been packed. Moreover, the late-night atmosphere resembles that of a nightclub. This in conglomerate with beefed up security, and performances by celebrity DJ's on holidays and weekends has made Central Park the go-to spot in union county -- attracting a plethora of business from Essex and Middlesex counties.

To offer an anecdote, I attended Central twice in the last five weeks. It was fantastic -- fun, classy, safe, and easily accessible. Moreover, the prices of alcohol has dropped slightly -- making it comparable to other local bars of the same statute (i.e. Chris Michael's). These two experiences were so enjoyable, that I decided to attend Central Park the night before Thanksgiving -- the biggest party day of the year -- and it was insane. The most fun that I've had at a bar in years. Moreover, my four friends whom have never attended Central Park loved the experience. Since Thanksgiving they have not stopped asking me when we will return to Union County's newest hot spot.

With a few obvious changes, Central Park, went from poorly managed catering hall, to most lively bar in Union County -- a remarkable turnaround given the amount of time between my visits to the bar.