My bestie and I stumbled upon this gem because we had to pivot. The place we had in mind was not…read moreopened on this day. Honestly, I was happy because HAVEN was the first for BOTH of US . It's definitely up my alley! It gave the feel of being in Miami on a waterfront property. The Pisces in me had a ball! 1. Being by the Hudson River 2. Great view of Manhattan Skyline 3. Awesome seafood & selections 4. Great customer service 5. To top it off, creating great memories with the bestie You can't go wrong with any of their selections. Honestly, their menu does little to no justice in depicting their specialties. I really love that their selections are limited. In my opinion, it allows room to perfect their crafts. Room for improvements: A small suggestion for the lobster croquettes, I could not taste the lobster; however, my friend said she did. I also jokingly told my friend that the only thing missing from this restaurant is a restroom attendant serving me warm towels lol. The restroom also had a vibe to it with dimmed lighting and reusable washcloths. I already told bestie that when I visit again, "this will be our spot." Check it them out!

My cousin (god we love her) lives in the building next door so for the past 2 years Haven has been…read moreher haunt. Now I have a thing when people say "it's just next door" or "it's right down the street." What did George Dubya say? Fool me once and it's shame on you, fool me twice and the shame is mine for getting us into a war based on lies and greed?" Yeah something like that. Anyways, I typically don't believe when people say something is close so whenever I visit her we just order in delivery rather than motivate (ie put on a bra) and go out. But dang it this is literally. Right. Next. Door. As in I can sit on the deck outside of the restaurant and look in her living room. Smh. I say all that to say IVE BEEN MISSING OUT!! Her bday was this weekend so she booked a large table for family and friends. I was relieved to see they had valet. Parking is atrocious in this development so to only pay $10 to be 10 feet from the door was awesome. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff know her well and treated her as a valued guest. Here's the rundown: We went for BRUNCH. They have a prix fixe for $41 of most of the brunch items and it includes 2 Bellini, 2 mimosas, or 2 Bloody Marys. Good right? Welp what you don't know is that their cocktail menu is incredible so to heck with the prix fixe. We got mimosas at home!! Between the 10 of us we got cocktails, appetizers, entrees, desserts, coffee. Highlights: -Service was spectacular. Wesley was On It! By the time we finished eating there was another party of 10+ seated right behind us that he was servicing. I hope he enjoys the reward$ of his hard work! Make it rain on em Wesley! -Fat friendly seating. No arms, solid chairs, comfortable cushions. We were there for 4 hours and my booty was never sore. -Food. We tore it up and it was all delicious. My half of the table had the farm house breakfast sando, the fried chicken sando, French omelette, huevo rancheros. We shared the crab hush puppies, wings, calamari, goat cheese salad, and blueberry pancakes. I was nosey and saw that some of my other table mates ordered the skirt steak and eggs and the short rib. -Drinks. I know my husband loves mango so I suggested he get the smoked mango drink. I didn't know it came with theatrics. Dinner and a show?! Btw by the time our table was done almost everyone had ordered one. Lychee martini, Paloma, old fashioned, midnight espresso. Also all very good! -The View. Our party was too large to sit outside but we did sit right at the floor to ceiling windows. In between birthday wishes and food comas we watched the boats, jet skis, and undulating waves of the Hudson. Previous posters are correct - the place is pricey. But high key the people who live in that area are already paying a premium for everything else sooooo. Now, I DONT live in that area lmao so this will be a rarer treat for me. But I was happy to celebrate my cousin's birthday in a place that she loves. Awesome experience - I look forward to returning! 10/10 would put on a bra for this and walk downstairs lol

I recently visited Kuppi Coffee Company and loved it! The café sits right on the river, so you get…read morea beautiful waterfront view (NYC skyline across the water!) while you sip your drink. Unfortunately, when we were there were, it was very crowded, so we had to get our drinks to go. The coffee is rich and smooth and the refreshers are full of flavor, not watery. I ordered lavender lemonade which was delicious. Their menu is more than just drinks; they offer breakfast and brunch-type bites including croissants, avocado toast, salmon toast, sandwiches. The vibe is cozy and modern with plenty of seating and a relaxed atmosphere that works whether you are grabbing something to go, catching up with a friend, or working on your laptop.

Best cortado ever! The in-house roasted beans really shine without being bitter. The third party…read morecroissant was not my favorite but I went later in the day so that may have played a factor. The store is very clean, cozy, and has plenty of setting. One down side is the wait time as I went during a slower period but still took a bit to get my drink. If you aren't in rush the coffee is worth it. Def will be back to try more of their drinks and pick up some coffee beans!

The ambiance is casual, but nice, for a pizzeria. I had been there before for the pizza which was…read moreexcellent. The slice is so big, you literally had to cut it in two for 2 regular size slices. Authentic New York pizza...in New Jersey! This time I decided to try the pasta. I had a very personable waitress, Aylin, who highly recommended the pesto. I had it with grilled chicken and she was right, it was absolutely delicious. It wasn't too saucy, but incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this place for anybody who loves authentic New York pizza and absolutely delicious pasta.

Gave this new Pizza Place 3 tries. Here are the results…read more First time we went, was on a cold and rainy Sunday in April. Place was packed, and they only had 2 slices available for purchase; Fig & Bacon. Sold !! Took em to go, with 2 cold sodas. My Lord. What a stellar slice. Second time we had the NY Style Cheese with a side of wings. Delivery. The pizza resembled those $1.50 slice shops you see in NYC, usually next to a parking garage. But not as good. As for the wings...Stick with the pizza. Third time was on a Friday around 5:30. Placed an order online, {their website}. One Margherita pie, to go. It was wonderful. Thin crust, bright and vibrant flavor. Perfect cheese to sauce ratio. They even through in some extra sauce. One day, we'd like to dine in and try the "Edgewater Pie" My only gripe, they don't take orders over the phone. Not sure why. However, they called me while I was trying to find a parking spot.

It is sexy, unpretentious, and welcoming. You can walk in by yourself without feeling awkward; the…read morestaff won't sit you by the bathroom or some weird corner. Taverna Veranda attracts cool, chill folks who enjoy good music, company, and food. And you can come alone and be treated with dignity by both patrons and staff. It is that kind of environment. No cheap elitism, no wannabes. I came on a Friday night to enjoy their seafood special and the DJ. If you want to carry a conversation, maybe avoid Friday nights. If you wanna dance then Friday night is good. DJ spins a selection of high beat Arabic music that will get you moving for sure. I had the pink snapper, which was huge and is meant to be shared among three people. It comes with two choices of sides and i recommend the spicy broccoli and spicy fries. For mezze you must try the babaganoush. It comes with pomegranate seeds and fresh chopped cherry tomatoes, for a mildly tart and sweet nuance. It comes with pita bread roasted with rosemary. Kefte is another winner; bite size meatballs with tzatsiki sauce. But something you rarely see in ordinary middle Eastern restaurants is the saganaki. You must order it. Especially if you are having a stiff drink...it will help soak up that 40% proof alcohol. The cheese was gooey melty perfection, sizzling hot with lemon wedge on top. You have the sweet tardiness of the lemon combined with the saltiness of the cheese. Speaking of stiff drinks, the señorita is strong and well made. If you had a particularly rough week, you will appreciate the bartender. The glass is large, with about 1.7 Oz of Don Julio 1942 añejo. The view is lovely. I was sitting inside as it was a warm summer night. But as the weather cools and the mosquitos leave, I want to chill on the terrace, at brunch.

- We had Friday evening dinner reservations and arrived around 6p, when the bar area was already…read morebuzzing with people enjoying happy hour specials; the energy was lively and set a great tone for the evening - The space is chic and cozy, with beautiful views overlooking the Hudson; the dim, romantic lighting adds to the ambiance, though the music was a little louder than expected for dinner conversation - Our waitress was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the meal; the waitstaff was quick to clear plates and keep the table tidy without making us feel rushed - The food overall was delicious and definitely the highlight of the night: HH wings were hot, juicy, and packed with flavor--the roasted pepper aioli was absolutely finger-licking good; HH short rib sliders were generously stuffed with tender, braised meat and were very satisfying; HH hummus tasted super fresh, and the pita chips were perfectly toasted; the grilled octopus was surprisingly tender and flavorful, although the portion felt a bit small for the price; the skirt steak was massive and cooked perfectly medium, served with a mountain of seasoned fries that were crispy and addictive; the lamb burger was also cooked perfectly medium and was juicy and flavorful, though the bottom bun became a bit soggy from all the juices; the baklava dessert was slightly underwhelming--more dense and chewy than light and flaky--and could have benefited from a larger scoop of pistachio ice cream; the strawberry jalapeño margarita was excellent, with the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and spice

Got the meat trio with coleslaw and potato salad. Brisket was the highlight wish i got more. Ribs…read morewere good and i saved the chicken for later. Potato salad wasn't dominates by mayo and had fresh herbs. Coleslaw same story. Also got the Mac and cheese and burger both were good. Going to go back and try the wings then get more brisket.

Not cheap, but the portions are generous--you can easily get two meals out of one order. I had the…read morebrisket with coleslaw and cornbread. The coleslaw portion was more than I could finish, but it was solid. Could've used some more sweetness. The brisket itself was extremely tender and practically melted in my hands. That said, the seasoning was uneven. The burnt ends had good flavor, but the main slices of brisket were surprisingly bland. The bbq sauce was a little disappointing too. It wasn't sweet at all or tangy really like a Carolina style. It just fell flat The cornbread leaned sweet and very cakey, not particularly southern style but I did enjoy it. Overall, it's a decent option if you're craving BBQ and want leftovers, but flavor-wise, I still find myself preferring Oiso.

Strangely enough I missed trying this dish on a trip to Tokyo last year…read more I had it on the list to try but didn't get a chance given all the foodie items I had on my list. While I can't vouch for authenticity but I can vouch for a delicious bite. Sazanami Hamba-Gu is notable for their Japanese Hamburger Steak, which is a hamburger without the bun, a very popular dish in Japan. Their version was served on a platter with rice, vegetables, miso soup, and chawanmushi. The patty itself was very juicy and tender and noted on the menu as a beef and pork combination. I included some addons which made my entree far more pricer. The fried egg was a good call while the double cheese probably wasn't necessary. I got the recommended red wine demi-glacé and another with the soy onion. The red wine was better in my opinion. Also got a tonkatsu to share and while the breading was very good the pork was a little drier than other ones I've had. I'd skip the tonkatsu and stick with the Hambu-gu as that was definitely more notable. Service was friendly but the entree does take time to prepare. I'd say think twice if you are in a hurry.

I've been a patron of the OG Sazanami for years while I lived in Jersey. Came back to visit and had…read moreto try their new spot. The new location is more spacious and brighter. The concept here centers around their hambagu which at the other location was limited per day and was served with their signature curry. We got a few appetizers and enjoyed each one thoroughly. The tartare was a standout. For mains we got red wine demiglace hambagu and the kaisondon. The hambagu was as good as I remember; juicy, tender, explosion of flavor. I would love for there to have been a curry option though as it was truly my favorite J curry in the states. The miso soup is also is different. It's more like what you'd typically find as opposed to their previous homey version. Overall very solid spot from one of my favorites.