Wondering about the trajectory of Sparta? Spent time there as a kid and recently went back to visit. It seems as though it’s growing in a different or new direction? Does anyone live or work there with further commentary or observations?

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NatAttack50932 t1_ja6tlmo wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:11 AM

It's a wealthy lake community surrounded by blue collar workers, same as it ever was.

Ill-Forever880 t1_ja84253 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Once in a lifetime.

blumpkin_donuts t1_ja8elwx wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:44 PM

there is water at the bottom of the ocean.

Ill-Forever880 t1_ja8i9aq wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Under the water, carry the water

vakr001 t1_ja6xvl4 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 8:09 AM

Taxes are $$$ and there may be an HOA fee. Have a few friends that live up there. Really nice though

weaselpoopcoffee1 t1_ja8fwgd wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Beautiful area and nice place to live. It's considered part of the snow belt by many. I lived there for 5 years and commuted into the city. Would not recommend that to anyone.

Bluegreenmountain OP t1_ja8takk wrote on February 27, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Are there new restaurants popping up? (I thought the owners of Mohawk house closed it down and are bringing something called “industry” to vision nearby?)

BanditoSlim t1_ja91bv9 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Although I can't speak to the Lake Mohawk area personally, I've heard great things about Il Porto and Casa Mia.

Beyond Lake Mohawk, there are lots of new or thriving restaurants in the towns surrounding Sparta. A new Argentinian BBQ place opened on 206 toward Newton I've been dying to try - maybe 15min from Sparta. Stonewood Tavern and Halula Sushi in Byram are pretty good, and Black Forest Inn is great if you like German/Austrian food.

grnpnt t1_ja9th75 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 10:05 PM

New Thai place near Sparta Lanes is really good. Chapala Grill in Lake Hopatcong is amazing. La Vita is a great Italian Deli. There’s always Krogh’s too.

weaselpoopcoffee1 t1_ja951h9 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:31 PM

I haven't heard that but if it's true my wife is gonna be pissed as she wanted to eat there. But there are plenty of places as BanditoSlim indicates.

Flatulent_Earther t1_jaej29y wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Industry is already open, and it's pretty good if you like spending your whole paycheck for a meal. Mohawk House may open up again, but the owner is being sued by a bunch of former employees, so the future is uncertain for that location. There's also a pretty good taco place (Tulum) that recently opened across the street from Industry.

Flatulent_Earther t1_jacyzac wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM

What do you mean by trajectory, OP? I lived in Sparta as a kid, and moved back 5 years ago. Sure, there is more traffic and there are more stores and even some 'affordable housing' now. But, the overall character has been preserved; it's still a wonderful place to live, surrounded by natural beauty and interesting architecture, with endless opportunities for recreation.