Jon Geist is a a wonderful teacher and a great guy. A talented teacher with great insights,…read moreexperience and suggestions you won't get anywhere else. Highly recommended !

I'm excited to be working with Jon Geist again. We're going to finish all the songs he helped me…read morewrite back music to when I started writing songs again about 5years ago. I had gone to my first guitar lesson with him and he asked me why I wanted to learn guitar. I said cause I write songs and it would be nice to not have to sing them alone with no accompaniment in my living room. So he said why don't you bring in a song next week and I did. He worked out some chords and music and laid down a vocal, guitar and drum track on garage band right there and then and emailed the song to me by the end of the lesson. I was listening to it on my iPhone walking home that day! I have never been so high as when I heard my first song come alive. He got me to the point where I was writing a song a week, he would write the music, brought in great musicians, we started rehearsing weekly and I did my first gig ever with him of all original songs in April 2013. It was a terrific experience.

4/24/26: The Met Cloisters is a must see when in NYC!…read more It's been ages since my last visit. The Cloisters overlooks the Hudson River. It officially opened in 1938. The museum is dedicated to medieval art and architecture. The Cloisters itself is a stunning building. Our first Tour Guide took us around the wonderful medieval statues and gardens. She explained thoroughly about all the herbs and plants that are culinary and for their medicinal purposes. Our second tour guide Valerie was excellent for the "Highlights of the Met Cloisters. A major museum highlight is the Unicorn Tapestry Room (Permanent Display). These 7 tapestries were created approximately 500 years ago. (The Narrative: The Unicorn series tells a story ranging from the hunt's start and the unicorn at a fountain to its defense, capture, and, finally, the famous "Unicorn in Captivity" image). The museum does have a café (The Trie Cafe) on the premises. It's very good for a quick bite along with garden view seating. Museum times as follows: Sunday through Tuesday 10 AM - 5 PM Wednesday- Closed Thursday-Saturday 10 AM- 5 AM. It's best to arrive at the Cloisters upon opening. During the first tour, it wasn't too crowded, but the second tour was extremely crowded. The Met Cloisters is located at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park, New York City, NY 10040. Highly recommend visiting the stunning Met Cloisters.

I hadn't been to the Met Cloisters in almost 20 years, but I finally made a return visit this past…read moreweekend. It's as wonderful as I remembered. The Cloisters is a museum in Fort Tryon Park, governed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It specializes in European medieval art and architecture, and its buildings are centered around four cloisters --the Cuxa, Saint-Guilhem, Bonnefont, and Trie-sur-Baïse. The museum was designed to evoke medieval European monastic life, making it a very special place. It houses about 5,000 works of European art and architecture (doors, arches, columns) mostly dating from the 12th through 15th centuries. Perhaps its most famous works are the Unicorn Tapestries. When I visited this past weekend, it was quite crowded. And it's easy to see why. The museum is gorgeous and peaceful. Plenty of people were reading or journaling or relaxing in the sunlight in the Trie Cloister (I found a little nook and read my book for a bit as well). Many more were relaxing in the Bonnefont Cloister. Inside the museum was crowded as well - lots of people were enjoying a spring day at the Cloisters. I distinctly remember the last time I was at the Cloisters, and it was a cool, foggy day. I think I almost prefer the Cloisters then - it's less crowded and you really feel like you could be walking around a medieval monastery where the cloisters are under a blanket of fog or if it's drizzling. Whatever the weather, the Cloisters is a unique museum. A ticket to the Met gets you into the Cloisters on the same day as well (and vice versa), so you can make a full day of the Met art by spending time at both. It's accessible by subway (A to 190th St or 1 to Dyckman Street), so don't miss this special place in NYC.

It isn't very often that I walk into a space and have my breath taken away. This was my experience,…read morehaving walked into the Metropolitan Museum of art in New York City for my very first time. I found the ticket purchasing and overall check-in process very smooth. I happened to go on a very busy day, so it was crowded, but nothing that distracted from my actual experience. There aren't very many words to describe the abundance of international treasures on display. And the amount of history you learn while walking around is truly overwhelming. My favorite sections are the Egyptian and Greek and Roman wings of the museum. I saw many famous piece there that I previously saw in textbooks. As far as some of the cafés there offer really basic American fair, but with a fresh twist. Because it was so close to the lunar new year when I visited, there were special lychee drink s available for purchase. This museum is enormous and really needs a dedicated 5 to 6 hours to truly enjoy it so don't pack in too many other museum visits on the same day. I made that mistake.

There isn't much more I can add to the already gushing reviews about this place…read more It is incredible? Yes Is it overwhelming? Yes Does it require multiple visits? Yes Is it one of the most impressive museums in the US? Yes Does it compare to places like the Louvre? On this side of the pond, yes Do you have any recommendations? Yes Hit one to two sections of the museum hard. The Egyptian exhibit is incredibly impressive and warrants several hours in itself. The collection of global art is also extensive, so hit up one or two regions of the world on top of that. After that, come back another time. This museum is so rich in content you could return 4-5 times before you can say that you have fully been to the Met. I appreciated their collection of American and European art - especially the art from the Impressionist era. Will I be back? Yes, many times. Enjoy your visit!

Quick solo after work, kick back. Live music and friendly conversation. Wine was good, pizza was…read morejust okay.

Lovely winery! Plenty of wine options to choose from and pizza/ light food available. We tried some…read morewhite Merlot, barbera, Porto Rosso, and some Bianco. They have a variety to choose from for all tastes. We opted for some hummus, salad, the charcuterie, and pizza during our visit. Absolutely loved the Nutella pizza when it came out hot and fresh from their oven - it was the perfect way to end a day at the winery. The scenery is also beautiful! Such a great way to spend time outdoors on a weekend or summer day.

Went on a frigid Saturday afternoon. Enjoyed some wine tastings. The staff was busy but were able…read moreto provide intimate experience nonetheless. Live music was happening, people were milling about. Grilled Cheese was being offered. Very nice ambiance added to the whole experience. Kudos to our wine "guide".

2/24/24 Visit: Really enjoyed the rich quality of their…read morewines. Very happy that NJ has an excellent winery. The staff was very welcoming. The rustic beautiful winery interior reminded me of a high end rustic California wine room. The entire tasting room was spotless. At the wine bar, we sat overlooking wine vats. During our guided tasting, the General Manager John gave everyone a lesson on how to detect the age of a vine. Patty was our delightful wine server. We shared two flights of wine (12 samples). $22 per flight. Our favorites were the Silver Lining Cabernet Franc and Estate Blush. Afterwards, we shared a tasty cheeseboard. Yelp Perk- a 10% off a glass of wine. Towards the end of our visit, we were asked to scan a QR code with an indirect question, that could be leaning towards political affiliation. No, I'm not kidding about it. This doesn't fly with me. Of course, we didn't answer the question. Other than this issue, we really enjoyed the winery.

STOCKTON: Nestled in the Hunterdon County countryside, just up the road from the Delaware River,…read moreThe Federal Twist Vineyard is a charming, family-run winery with a brand-new tasting room. We were graciously invited by Jessica, one of the owners, to experience their dog friendly spaces, and we truly appreciated her hospitality. Leashed pups are welcome at the outdoor patio when it is quieter, and during busier times you can settle into a front-row spot on the lawn to enjoy live music. Their wines are crafted right on the property, and you can choose from tasting flights, glasses, or bottles, plus a tasty menu featuring charcuterie boards. We enjoyed both red and white flights along with a hummus board, all delicious and served by Karen, who made our visit extra special with her attentive service. Do note: during live music and events, you will need to head indoors to order while the pup stays outside. Be sure to check their website and social media for the latest event schedule. A perfect day-trip destination to relax with friends, family, and of course, your four-legged companions.

We came here for a wine tasting and tried some small bites. The wine tasting was very good. The…read morewines were light and smooth. Each wine had a unique flavor and I didn't have a bad glass. We ended up buying a Vidal Blanc to take home for a special occasion. I normally prefer red wine, but this one was one of my favorites. They even offered wine slushes at the time which we tried and enjoyed. It was really refreshing especially during the hot weather. We got a whipped ricotta and a small meat/cheese board to share. We devoured all of it! The vineyard was beautiful and had both indoor and outdoor seating. The employees were very friendly and very informative of the different wines available. We are definitely going back to try more wine when the weather warms up.

I haven't been to this winery in a long time but I had a good time as always. I was able to do a…read morewine tasting and I purchased 4 bottles. The service was impeccable. The two ladies were very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned that just started a wine club so I may be purchasing that soon as well. As for the tastings, they gave great portions of wine. We were allowed to pick 6 wines we wanted to try. They have a great variety of sweet, dry and semi sweet. My favorite of all time is the apple cider. My new favorite is a mulled cinnamon brew. The serve the cinnamon brew warm which was great. I also enjoyed the Cabernet. They have great wines. The ambiance was very quaint and aesthetically pleasing. It is a small tasting room with very nice unique decorations. I 100% recommend if you are in the Lambertville, NJ area.

We got there when they first opened and the owner was very nice. It was a small but welcoming…read morespace. They had a few tables to sit at by the window. They had a wine tasting and food pairing menu. I ordered six different flavors from dry to sweet. I ended up loving some of the other flavors and buying them as gifts. I would definitely recommend visiting. We were able to have a personal conversation with the owner at some points. I would absolutely come back!

Would give this place ten stars if I could! This place is wonderful! Wide variety of offerings,…read moredry, sweet, white, red (even dandelion!). Estate grown so all the grapes are local. They offer traditional tastings, flights, glasses and bottles. I'm a dry red drinker but their sangria is absolutely phenomenal!!! Will absolutely be back.

Small but very nice winery. Wines were good and staff/owners knowledgeable of their product. Very…read morenice setting to sit and enjoy their wines either inside or outside.

Unexpected hidden gem! Upon driving into the vineyard I was not expecting live music or being able…read moreto seat comfortably outside while taking in the view of vineyard. We sampled 2 flights - Sparkling and Dry- our mouths were greeted with delightful flavors, so much so we purchased 2 cases since it's unknown when we will be able to return. The Blackberry Sparkling Wine was the best we ever tasted. If anyone is in the area .. stop by and check out the cold and refreshing wine slushies. The staff are very accommodating and if you happen to see Tina Fey .. say hi!

This place is gorgeous and has such potential. But we are wine snobs so the lack of attention to…read moredetail for traditional wine drinkers is frustrating. The vineyard is very pretty, the tasting (flight?) room is historic and very nice. The wines are decent, nothing to write home about but if I had a bottle or glass I'd drink it. The experience, sub par. "Tastings" are offered as flights, so not tastings. On top of that, the flights are set, so you can't choose what you drink. It's just dry or sweet. There is no interaction with the staff to learn about the grapes, origin, how it's made etc etc. true wine drinkers love the traditional experience that this winery just misses the mark on. Flights are served in plastic cups on wooden boards, ok but wasteful. Overall, a disappointment, without some changes this will not be a winery we return to