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“Hopkins philosophy professor on ethics of snow parking (Baltimore Sun)” plus 1 more

“Hopkins philosophy professor on ethics of snow parking (Baltimore Sun)” plus 1 more

Hopkins philosophy professor on ethics of snow parking (Baltimore Sun)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:39 AM PST

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Hilzoy, aka Hilary Bok, is the Associate Professor of Philosophy, Luce Professor in Bioethics and Moral and Political Theory, at the Johns Hopkins University. So she knows her John Locke! And her situational ethics. And the feeling of seeing somebody take a parking space she spent three hours digging out.

Her thoughts, pulled from comments. Says Hilzoy:

Locke's actual argument doesn't cover lawn chairs. For one thing, he's talking about claiming things in the state of nature, in which there is no system of private property. Here, of course, there is. For another, his argument turns on the inferred purposes of God in creating us. These do not obviously extend to lawn chairs.

That said: I spent about three hours digging my car out on Monday. Tuesday I had to go to an appointment. I got back, and discovered someone in the spot I dug out. I drove round the block, but couldn't bring myself to park in someone else's spot. On the other hand, where else was I going to put my car? Luckily, when I drove past "my" (?) spot again, someone flagged me down -- she had parked there, but was just digging out her Mom, and volunteered to move her car. My faith in human nature was restored. ;)

I truly don't know what I would have done otherwise. In my neighborhood, there is *nowhere* to park other than spaces people have dug out.

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Recommendations: Cenzino in Oakland, Gianna's in Carlstadt, Campania in Fair Lawn (The Record and Herald News)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 11:01 PM PST

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Here are three other notable Italian restaurants that have been reviewed:

OAKLAND

CENZINO ***

"Simplicity in food goes a long way," owner Vincenzino Padula likes to say. The dishes at this unassuming Italian fine-dining restaurant live that philosophy with light and flavorful preparations that showcase excellent ingredients, like herbs or tomatoes from the garden behind the restaurant. The attentive wait staff expertly tag-teams, rarely tripping over one another.

Prices: Appetizers $8 to $15, entrées $18 to $37. Hours: Lunch, noon to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Liquor, wine: Full bar, wine list. Noise level: A pleasant hum of conversation. Credit cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V. Reservations: Strongly recommended Friday and Saturday. Accommodations for children: Half-portions available. Dress: Smart casual. Early-bird specials or deals: No. Takeout: Yes. Parking: Lot. Reviewed: Sept. 5, 2008.

* 589 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland; 201-337-6693; cenzinos.com.

CARLSTADT

GIANNA'S ***

Huge family-style portions and warm, effortless hospitality mark this homey Italian restaurant next to the Meadowlands named for the young daughter of owners Tommy and Paula Graziano.

Prices: Appetizers $5.50 to $15.95, single orders $18.95 to $52.95, family-style full entrées $23.95 to $59.95. Half-portions of all entrées are available at 60 percent of the price. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Liquor, wine: Full bar, short wine list. Noise level: Soft music and conversation. Credit cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V. Reservations: Recommended, particularly for weekends and on days with Meadowlands events. Accommodations for children: Children's items available upon request. Dress: Neat casual. Early-bird specials or deals: No. Takeout: Yes. Parking: Lot; an overflow lot is south of the restaurant. Reviewed: March 20, 2009.

* 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt; 201-460-7997.

FAIR LAWN

CAMPANIA ***

This neighborhood Italian restaurant, known for its turn on Fox's "Kitchen Nightmares" program, turns out fresh, well-prepared food such as terrific spaghetti and meatballs. Desserts are thoughtful and house-made. An excellent value for your money, though service can be slow.

Prices: Appetizers $6 to $13, entrées $14 to $26. Hours: Lunch noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Dinner 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Liquor, wine: BYO. Noise level: Can be loud, especially when place is busy. Credit cards: AE, MC, V. Reservations: Recommended Friday to Sunday. Accommodations for children: No children's menu. Dress: Casual. Early-bird service or deals: No. Takeout: Yes. Parking: Lot. Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007.

* 17-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn; 201-797-8222, campaniarestaurant.com.

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