The drinks were well balanced, refreshing, and great for the ambiance and weather!…read more The calamari was probably the best I've had this far. Cooked to perfection and the sweet chili sauce yumm! Their truffle fries, thin with great flavor.. actually couldn't finishing my burger because I devoured the fries first! The atmosphere, service, and playlist were a definite must check out!

A Second Visit Worth Every Bite!…read more When a restaurant is good enough to bring you back for a second visit, you know they're doing something right! The Millburn Standard in Millburn, New Jersey, has officially earned a spot on my list of places worth revisiting! On my first visit, I enjoyed the street corn, a beautifully presented dish with bok choy, and some delicious lemon drop cocktails. Everything was flavorful, beautifully plated, and definitely made a great first impression. The lemon drops were a perfect addition to the experience! Fast-forward to my second visit, and I was back for more! This time, I ordered the French onion soup, which arrived with that gorgeous golden, melted cheese on top. Rich, comforting, and exactly what I was craving! I also had to order the Thai calamari again because clearly, it made an impression the first time around! Crispy, flavorful, and tossed in a delicious sauce with just the right amount of kick. Definitely one of my favorites! And of course, I couldn't leave without enjoying a latte! Beautifully served, creamy, and the perfect way to round out my visit. Anyone who knows me knows I appreciate a good latte! What I love about The Millburn Standard is the variety of dishes, the presentation, and the inviting atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy cocktails, share a few appetizers, or sit down for a comforting meal. Two visits down, and I'm already looking forward to a third! If you're in the Millburn area, this spot is definitely worth checking out. And take my advice: don't skip the Thai calamari or the French onion soup! Yelp Elite approved!

We celebrated my husband's birthday at Moonshine Supper Club, and we had such a great experience!…read moreThe atmosphere was beautiful and really set the tone for a fun and memorable evening. The food was delicious, the service was attentive, Victor and the staff were so accommodating throughout the night and with planning the event. Everything felt well organized, and we were able to relax and enjoy the celebration with our family and friends. Our guests had a wonderful time, and we received so many compliments about the venue and food. I'm so glad we chose Moonshine Supper Club for such a special occasion. They helped make my husband's birthday truly memorable, and I would definitely consider coming back for another celebration!

I threw a 40th birthday party with a DJ in their second floor private room and we had about 55…read morepeople. The room has its own full bar and everyone fit comfortably. We did passed hors d'ouerves and dessert and I received a lot of positive feedback as to how good the food was and I agree. Also, Victor is very easy to deal with, allowed me to drop off decorations and our own cake early and the staff was very accommodating. If you're considering throwing a party, I would highly recommend this place.

This place is very charming and personable. This actually a functioning train stop for the NJ…read moretransit system. I will say that since it is an actual train stop there is plenty of free parking across the street. We arrived without reservations but they had tables outside and since it was still a fairly warm evening, this worked perfectly. There are two dining areas inside the building with limited seating. The waitstaff is very friendly and engaging. Once again the right amount of attentiveness to let you enjoy your meal. The menu itself has a large amount of options but their specials ruled the evening. The pricing is pretty much on par and fair the quality and presentation of the meals. This is a place that is now on my repeat list for our next visit.

This place was great. We were in the area for an event, and found this place. I'm so glad I stopped…read morein. The wait was long; unfortunately we were there on a holiday. But, we grabbed a seat at the bar, when they opened up. I ordered a tea and burger. Eventually when it came out and remade, it did come out hot, fresh, and fully cooked. I do know they were having a busy night, but my food ended up being awesome! I would definitely stop back in if I was in the area. I recommend this spot, if you haven't been here. It's right at the train station. So you can see and hear the train fly through, when you're seating. The building is also very nice, with dark mood lighting; it's definitely a cool spot to stop at.

The Wine Shop has an unassuming entrance on the corner of Main and Millburn. I was a little…read moreskeptical walking in when the front desk was empty and a voice out of nowhere shouted hi! My first glance of the shop was also not impressive - the cheaper items and liquors are in the front section. However, I was surprised to see how large the refrigerated area in the back was. Then, there is a large area to the right through an archway with an impressive collection of wines from varied varietals, regions, and price points. It was surprising and very impressive. Prices were all very reasonable in spite of being in downtown Millburn, and the owner actually was really sweet when I was checking out. I have no doubt he knew his stuff and would have helped me find something if I couldn't make a selection.

Nice selection, fair prices, convenient to a wide choice of the byob restaurants downtown.read more

My manbun chum and I have been trying to find a home to watch our one March Madness game every…read moreyear, and I think we found it for the foreseeable future. In fact, this time it looks to be a literal home. We stopped by last night to watch my beloved Gonzaga Bulldogs end their tournament run against Purdue. I could go into quite a bit of detail about some very shady calls in the paint and what I think should have been a taunting foul on Purdue's future proctologist Fletcher Loyer, but I digress. As soon as I walked in, I could tell I was going to like it. Prior years have been marred by loud sports bar atmospheres where you have to battle tooth and nail to convince someone to change the channel to something that isn't a mediocre NYC-area sports team (I say this as a Mets fan as well). Liberty was significantly quieter, definitely had an older crowd but also had numerous TVs throughout. The best of all worlds. I walked maybe 10 feet from the entrance, asked the bartender if she could switch the TV to the Zags on TBS, and that was that. Aside from a weird moment in the second half when the TV mysteriously changed to ESPN for a few minutes (we never confirmed the culprit), we had primo viewing of the game. Somehow we also managed to sit down next to a couple whose son was currently at Purdue. What a world. Vibe is everything with a place like this. I did a mild double-take when I realized the bar was located in a literal residential neighborhood in what may be someone's actual house (or at least upstairs). There's a parking lot on the side that had plenty of spots, and overall this was one of the most conveniently located establishments I've ever been to - it's about 30 seconds from Route 78 both ways. Initially I felt bad for the neighbors, but as bars go this is not exactly one that's going to be hosting raucous throwdowns outside or anything. You may actually be able to go to bed at 9pm living next door, which is my personal dream. The interior has a lot of tchotchkes behind the bar, and is surprisingly comfortable/spacious. The game started a little after 7:30pm on a Friday, but there were seats available right in front of the TVs and most of the patrons seemed to be in the back area playing pool. It did get a little more crowded throughout the game, but never to a point where it felt claustrophobic. The clientele demo skewed all over the place - several older codgers looked like they'd been rejected from Rock of Love Charm School (I thought one in particular was a dead ringer for Poison's CC DeVille), but there was also a few young men roaming around and middle-aged couples/singles throughout the establishment as well. Pretty much anyone who would theoretically come into a bar, did. We had a good bartender, who not only accommodated my TV request, but was friendly and accessible throughout our stay. I was in a sweet palate mood, and she offered to make a Hawaiian Volcano, apparently a drink pilfered from her days at TGI Friday's years ago. It's not something I'd necessarily get on a regular basis, but it definitely brought me back to my early legal drinking years for sure. I could taste some Malibu and juice, and sipped them throughout the game. We also got mozzy sticks and a pepperoni bar pie. Both were really decent for what they were, especially the mozzy sticks, which were fried perfectly. I thought the pizza tasted like a giant Bagel Bite, which is not an insult. But let's be clear - this is a dive bar, so it's not like you're wandering into the kitchen and stumbling across Jeremy Allen White from The Bear. You want something fairly tasty to munch on, and we got it. Strong recommend. I think expectations for a dive bar should be pretty simple - comfortable and pleasant. This was certainly that, minus the March Madness heartbreak.

Great dive bar. Food is just meh, but I mange my expectations. I was not expect anything great…read more Either way what I got was just what I wanted and expected.

First time here. Went to the dinner show last night with Michelle Foster, celebrating Carole King…read more The dinner was excellent. I had the branzino and my wife had the scallops. Both were cooked very well. Probably one of the best branzinos I've had. Drinks were great. The show was very entertaining and Michelle had a great voice and offered many interesting facts about Carole King throughout. My advice it to arrive at least 40 minutes before the show so you can finish/nearly finish your meal and enjoy the show and then have dessert after, which is what we did. It is nice to have something local like this to do for a change of pace.

Attended the Golden Girls murder mystery on Saturday. A little pricy $45 for the ticket and then…read more$63 for a pre-fixed 3 course meal. Does not include any drinks. Drinks are about averagely priced $14-20 range. Brandon our server was very nice and kind. Menu options were good. food was good. Event itself was decent and fun. Very clean inside. I'd come back for another event like this.

I happened into this place because I was dining at Cara Mia a few doors down. I wasn't finding the…read morebottle I wanted in the cooler so I asked the clerk if they had a bottle cooler, which they did. The man got the bottle I wanted, put it in the cooler, rang me up and offered to bring the bottle to the restaurant when it was cooled, in 5-10 minutes. What great customer service they offer. Super friendly guys! This place is a gem. Give them your business!!!!

Best liquor store! Amazing tequila selection and staff always gives solid recommendations. I don't…read morego anywhere else

After going out for breakfast in Millburn we walked around a d stopped in at Unwined. Hadn't been…read morehere in a while but I will be coming back more often. The store is laid out with plenty of space to display the wine and spirits. Their selection is curated and unique. They also have cheeses, Iberico Ham, jams, and other gourmet goodies. Super friendly and they have a fantastic selection of bourbons and whiskies. Not a warehouse but a smaller more personal selection. Street and lot parking available. The wines are organized well and from my perusal appear to have a well rounded collection. Stop in you will be glad that you did.

Great small wine store! Nice selection of wines and some that I never heard of. I decided to buy…read moretwo wines that were suggested to me and we loved them. I also found out they deliver to local restaurants. The owner was kind and helpful.

Located in the same strip mall as the Staples, they have a fair amount of wines, a little beer, and…read moresome hard liquor on one wall. Don't expect much craft or microbrews; they don't have that much space, so you get get all the national brands here.

Decent selection, mostly fair prices, ample parking. Nice and convenient. I've been treated well…read moreby the family that owns it.

Elegant and cozy Italian restaurant in the heart of Maplewood, boasting homemade pastas, pizzas and…read moretraditional Italian entrees. Service is warm and accommodating. Quality of food is top notch. Ordered a pasta dish with roasted eggplant, garlic and basil in a tomato based sauce. It was savory, and eggplant was very tender. I also tried some of the chicken parmigiana (crispy with perfectly cooked pounded chicken cutlet) and margherita pizza (thin crust and melt in your mouth cheese). Wonderful dining experience!

I attended a baby shower here over the weekend. I was immediately impressed by the simple elegance…read moreof the dining room. The staff gave ample time for my family and I to say our hello's before greeting us with drink options. Upon sitting down our server brought us fresh bread and butter with flakey sea salt on top. For appetizers we had The Ralph Piccolo Pizza, Ricotta Crostini, Cacio E Pepe Fries, and Prosciutto Di Parma. All were insanely incredible. Great flavor, crispy where it needed to be crispy, soft where it needed to be soft. For my entree, I had the Crest De Gallo Pasta. The pomodoro sauce was on the savory side. It was a set menu and I am vegetarian, it was my option. It was good! I would love to return to try the Spicy Vodka Sauce Rigatoni. I am a spice lover. For dessert I had the most wonderful, rich, smooth chocolate mousse. The dish was called The Chocolate Spuma. It came with crumbled pistachios and fresh raspberries on the side of it. The flavors and textures together were perfect. The staff were so kind, had great humor, and fabulous manners. They held themselves very professionally. The head server for the event and the manager were lovely. I just had to pull the manager to the side and compliment all. I live 1.5 hours away but I would gladly book a weekend trip up to Maplewood, just to eat here again.