While visiting NYC this Fall I was able to experience this amazing art exhibition…read more Located across from SOHO house, where I stay while in the city, there were herds of elephants all through the streets of the meatpacking district. Grateful to have seen this! Great story behind the beautiful artwork. I've added the link to the business for all that care to donate or purchase an elephant. Super Cool!

The Great Elephant Migration is a traveling art installation consisting of a herd of 100 elephants…read morein the Meatpacking District. This installation is not to be missed and runs through October 20th. It has the backing of celebrity supporters such as Cher, Kristin Davis and Susan Sarandon and was a visual delight. A head turning installation that captures audiences of all ages. The elephants are dispersed throughout the MP area and are made of an "invasive weed known as lantana camara, which is threatening native species and their habitats across India by overtaking forests and driving animals out of their homes. The plant has spread across an estimated 115,000 square miles of India's protected forests and preserves". This installation doesn't just depict the beauty of elephants but is made to raise awareness as a fundraiser effort sharing a message about human-wildlife coexistence and conservation. I absolutely love elephants and enjoyed it very much. Catch it before it moves on to the next city.

Hoboken looks like a great place to live, if you can stomach the dense traffic. I often see young…read moreprofessionals and budding families out and about. There are a plethora of dining and entertainment options in the vicinity. It's definitely a welcome reprieve from the hectic energy of NYC. I enjoy going for walks on the purrs along Sinatra Drive.

Hoboken. The destination for all the cool kids and NYC'ers looking to pay a little less by leaving…read moreNYC but brag or even say they live there to their out of the tri -state friends that are none the wiser. Yep Hoboken. Accessible to and from Manhattan in under 30 minutes pretty easily really makes this a hot spot along with all the towns and cities that line the Hudson in NJ. Besides the very notable waterfront which is a popular walk for residents and visitors, there is much history in Hoboken. Frank Sinatra was born here and even has park here named after him, As well as John Stevens the inventor whom has a School after his namesake making it one of, if not the oldest tech school in the country. Like NY, Hoboken has a history of being home to many immigrants ranging from German, Irish and Italian descent to Cuban, Puerto Rican and more. The great draw to Hoboken is of course Washington st. which is packed with restaurants, boutiques, book stores, mixed in with the more usual stops on a modern day strip like cell phone stores, coffee shops and stuff for your pets. It's a popular destination and walk for residents, all surrounded by the brown stones and old style apartments. The Hoboken Ferry Terminal as well as station both also have a historical look about them but kept to maintain their Beaux-Arts architecture I think Hoboken is alright. It's popular and trendy and has Manhattan's influence all over it which means high prices on everything and cramped like a box catering toward those who prefer a car-less lifestyle. There is history and things to do in Hoboken, but that's just perk for most as folks do nearly everything else across the water. It isn't my cup of tea, but definitely see the appeal with all the action going on, particularly when it's warm out or there is an event of sorts going on such as a concert or parade.

I honestly was very pleasantly surprised with the food here. I wasn't expecting much as it's old…read moreschool so assumed it would have subpar food but everything was truly delicious. The vibe of the restaurant was old school but I loved it as these restaurants are getting harder and harder to come by. Had a lot of space and tables were well spaced so didn't feel like everyone is on top of each other. Wait staff was super attentive. As for the food, I started with the Leo's mussels in the spicy sauce. So good. Sauce was super flavorful. Mussels were served like you would eat an oyster. Loved that. And there was a ton! Then the spinach linguine carbonara. YUM. Again, it was the execution of the sauce. There was a lot but it didn't overpower the dish. Lastly was the chicken parm. The chicken parm was cooked differently than what I'm used to. Super crisp with a heavier presence of egg. Almost had a tempura vibe. Chicken was tender and the side of pasta of your choosing was plentiful. I would definitely go back!

My Wife and I with another couple went to Leo's 9/5/26. The place was amazing! If you're a Sinatra…read morefan Leo's is a must. Our Server Elizabeth made it even more special. The food was amazing and be sure to play your favorite Sinatra songs on the jukebox!

Had a great time at Mutzfest! Food was plenty! My husband and I couldn't eat everything that was…read moregiven to us, we ended up taking food home to share with the kids! Every table had different selections that incorporated their mozzarella and most were very generous. They also had a cash bar with $5 drinks which was amazing! Will definitely go back next year!

The WORST festival ever. They charge $50 to get in and that just entitles you to wait in a series…read moreof long lines for crappie scraps of food. The food is supposed to be free when you get in, but not all of it is. Ben & Jerry's is one of the sponsors, but they were gone by 2 PM. The better delis like Fiore's know to stay away.

We were a bit delayed by the nice long train filled with semi truck cars on top of the train car…read morebed, just waiting for the semis to pick then up and drive them to their final location. My husband wanted to see the city that never sleeps across from the water and another state to avoid the traffic of bridges going to and from NY. It's a bit of a sketchy ride to get to Hoboken. I would not want to take this route at night. Nice view of NYC. Looks like a well developed skyline. Some good photos across the way.

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway-Newport, Jersey City I've…read morehad brief visits to this walkway. I'm usually with my daughter and she's not interested in spending time taking in the outdoor sites. We usually head for the Mall and Cheesecake Factory. I really like this area because it reminds me of our Hudson River Greenway in Manhattan. I enjoy being near the water. I definitely plan to return to spend a full day walking and taking in the views. I'm going to pack a lunch and really enjoy the fresh air! It's a historic area with lots of photo opportunities. I've got to find someone that would like to go with me. I don't know my way around as well as I do on my side of the river!! I usually stay near the train station. I'm recommending a trip in the Spring!

Our first night out with a newborn. My husband called ahead, they were prepared for us, welcomed us…read morewith congratulations and had impeccable service. The staff are incredible and so hard working and attentive. Thank you for making an anxious new mom feel so comfortable. This is THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Hoboken. Every salad is delicious. The pasta is incredible & every special we've had each time we come is our new favorite thing on the menu. Thank you for such a great evening.

Had an amazing dinner but dessert was the star…read more Had an amazing dinner at Café Buon gusto, service was attentive and friendly. And sitting outside was the perfect way to spend an evening. I had the Scarparello with chicken, which was a flavorful dish that included sausage and a lemon rosemary sauce. Was also accompanied with a small bowl of pasta. Dessert was grand! I had the Tartufo, which was an amazing vanilla and chocolate gelato shelled in a chocolate crust with cinnamon and berries. This is the dessert to get here. Overall, had a great time and I would definitely visit again. Note: at time of dining, this restaurant is BYOB.

I hosted a bridal shower at Sorellina and highly recommend for your next event!…read more Nicole, the Events Manager, was very responsive and easy to work with. All of the staff members were friendly and attentive, especially the bartender! The food was served hot, fresh, and all of my guests left full and happy! The space fit 30 of us perfectly. Excited to dine here again in the future!

Came in for a couple of drinks before dinner. The cocktails were absolutely delicious! We sat…read moreoutside and it was cozy, tidy and comfortable. The service was a little unorganized and slow, but I think it was just because it was the first nice day in a while and the place was packed. Definitely would come back!

I came here with my daughter for Mother's Day. I had already visited the restaurant prior and fell…read morein love with it so I had to bring my daughter we got there early so we sat at the bar so I missed a Mother's Day gift that they were given out haha but it's OK. We started off with the Caesar salad, which was very good and we also had the chicken Parm in vodka sauce, which was delicious and we share a bottle of Rioja, which was pretty good and they gave us a dessert on the house which was tiramisu it was good. The ambience is very cozy and warm which I like. I will definitely be coming back.

Great neighborhood spot…read more Service was great all night and just the right amount of attention Food was amazing and our group was largely pasta dishes and got to try a bite of each All different and very flavorful We would come back next time we are near

Today we were craving some rigatoni pasta and to my surprise, not alot of places are open for…read moredinner here on Monday. But this place was and it looked great so I was so excited to try! First impression of the restaurant, there is a lot of seating and everyone was nice! We didn't know we came for happy hour so that was a happy surprise, we ended up ordering the shrimp app on the happy hour menu and it was DELICIOUS, then we got the spicy rigatoni with grilled and breaded chicken. Also AMAZING! Talk about huge portions, honestly we should have shared (rookie mistake on our part) but the portions for the money is such a good deal. We had a lot of left overs we can't wait to eat this week! We will for sure be back to try everything else on the menu.

My in-laws were coming into town for Father's Day and because it was super last minute, my pickings…read morewere quite slim for Friday night dinner with reservations for 6 people in Jersey City. My friend who lives in Hoboken gave me a few options for Italian restaurants and Il Taviola took reservations, had space for us, and had a very good menu at decent prices. I had thought I had never been to Il Taviola before. But the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was like, well, actually I have been here before and I just straight up forgot. Woops. Well, it was a pleasant surprise to be back and I actually had an even better time this time than last time. I had the spicy chicken parm with rigatoni and wow, it was actually quite spicy. It was really good, but super spicy! My SFIL absolutely loved it though and killed the rest of my dish that I couldn't finish. Most of the group had the lamb ragu orecchiette and thought it was quite good. Both burrata appetizers were really good and thoroughly liked by the table. Service was attentive and we were never rushed. I really enjoyed that the restaurant wasn't super crowded. There were other tables but they were far away enough that we didn't feel like we were on top of each other.

I had TWO amazing visit's to Fiore's House of Quality in July, while house / cat-sitting in nearby…read moreWeehawken. From the moment I walked in, the pleasant staff made me feel comfortable and informed. They took the time to explain the menu and their amazing specials. On my first visit, I tried a piece of fresh mozzarella. They recommended the Italian combo sub. It was gigantic, and, I needed to climb the "Weehawken Stairs" at the Port Imperial Station to return home to eat it. It took me three days to finish. I made sure to return on the next Thursday for the amazing Roast Beef with brown gravy and fresh mozzarella. Again.. climbed the "Weehawken Stairs" with the sandwich to start eating that evening. I would take the remainder home to finish in Connecticut. Well done, Fiore's! Vin Wallingford

We were in the neighborhood running some errands and I really wanted a sandwich. Google led me to…read moreFiore's, where I found out they had a roast beef and mozz sandwich on Thursdays and Saturdays. We came in around 1:30pm on Saturday and there was a line, but I didn't wait longer than 20 minutes. There's really no menu on site, so you can kind of just listen to what people are ordering and figure out what sounds good. Originally, I was going to get two sandwiches, but I saw the size of them and decided we really only needed one full one. I got the gravy on the size, which I definitely recommend if you're going to be eating it even just a little bit later. This worked well for us, as we had about a 20 minute drive home. The mozz was fantastic and so was the roast beef. I would come back just to order both by the pound. I didn't love the bread, so I think my next step would be to just buy all the ingredients myself and then provide my own bread at home. Service was very prompt and friendly.