This review is for a special fourth of July weekend brunch cruise on the Spirit of New Jersey…read moreleaving from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City. This being said, my comments probably apply to many similar cruises offered by this company. The cruise was supposed to board at 10:30 am for an 11 am departure, returning at 1 pm. Boarding started maybe 10:50 am and the ship left about 20 minutes late, and still returned at 1 pm. So it was really a 1 hour and 40 minute cruise rather than a 2 hour one. The boat has two indoor, air-conditioned dining levels and an upper deck. It is random which level you are seated at, but the layout looks the same. With taxes and random fees, cost was about $350 for a family of three, and $500 for a family of four. We did not pay extra for a window table. We got a window table anyway, which was nice. There were also bottomless mimosas for the adults and orange juice for the kids. We did see the tall historic ships as advertised. We didn't see many - definitely less than 10 - but we did get pretty close to the ships and got some good pictures. The boat went around the tip of Manhattan and we saw Ellis Island, Governor's Island, and Staten Island. We spent a lot of time around the Statue of Liberty. It was a while before we got food. At the beginning of the cruise, the buffet was not ready yet so basically everyone went upstairs to the upper deck to take pictures first. When the buffet was ready there was a lot of waiting around while they called the tables up one by one. The buffet was honestly not great. The sausage was undercooked, the bacon was over-crispy, the salmon was overcooked. There was someone serving slices of beef which were somewhat dry but still the best thing there. The DJ did a commendable job acting as a tour guide but also playing every line dance that he could think of in order to convince people to get on the dance floor. I am sure nobody booked the cruise for the purposes of having a dance party, but there were definitely at least two families with kids dancing on the dance floor by the end of the cruise. Overall, decent but expensive.

The cruise was advertised as "New Jersey July 3rd Parade of Historic Ships signature afternoon…read morelunch". We saw no historic ships, no tall ships. The route advertised was from Liberty State Park to the Intrepid, then back to Battery Park and up the East River to Williamsburg Bridge. This boat simply circled Battery Park for 1 1/2 hours. No Intrepid and no East River! No historic ships. Food as fine, table location was excellent of there had been any ships to see. I received several emails warning to arrive 60 minutes early. We had to wait in the hot sun (nearly 100 degrees that day) and they boarded passengers 20 minutes later than stated in the email. So, we waited in the hot sun more than 80 minutes. Then we didn't have the cruise we paid for!! No email telling me the route changed or change of plans no access to the historic ships on this cruise!! if I had known that the day of the cruise, I would have demanded a refund before paying for five adults for this event. Make sure you double and triple check the actual cruise route before paying for a cruise with this organization.

I would recommend this business to any of my friends interested in throwing a party. I planned my…read morehusband a surprise birthday party while I was traveling internationally and Mark was really helpful. He was very communicative--even with the 13 hour time difference, I was able to coordinate with him easily. I had my husband be taken out of the house three hours before the party to set up... the balloon arch was delivered right on time. The photographer showed up half an hour earlier than the party. The magician I wanted to hire was booked somewhere else and I only found out a few days before, but the balloon sculpture artist Mark recommended instead was an absolute hit with the kids as well as the adults, which was a pleasant surprise. He made my husband the most outrageous birthday hat. Right when he was supposed to be done, one of the kids tripped and popped his balloons and got upset, and he stayed longer to make him (and a few other stragglers) more balloons. Truly kind. The photographer David was also really so helpful, friendly, and on it! He came early and helped with some of the set up... he was attentive and also very nice to talk to. Very natural (sometimes it's awkward when a photographer's in your face taking pictures but it wasn't awkward at all). We got a USB full of pictures right after the party! Really, what a great experience. My husband had a really great time. Thank you Mark and company!

I was throwing a birthday party for my Mother and wanted something festive and classy. I…read morebrainstormed with Mark, referring to some of the pictures on his website, and he figured out exactly what I wanted. They delivered the fabulous balloon arrangements right on time (a couple of hours before the party) and the delivery person was very helpful and friendly! Almost everyone at the party told me how much they loved the balloons. A great experience from start to finish!

This is a very cool experience…read more While this is a great date spot I went with my friend as this was on her birthday wishlist. So if you are going for a "real" art experience this may not be your vibe. This was more a sensory experience, very therapeutic. Our instructor was very thorough. The lighting and aromatherapy was very therapeutic as well. I won't give to much away only that you should try it but I will also warn you if you are doing sculpting you DO NOT take the finished product home with you. As I said this is a great therapeutic experience.

A must-try creative date or weekend hang!…read more I went to Brunch With Monet and had the best time. Love that it's part paint class, part bottomless mimosa brunch. From the moment we walked in, the space had such a chill, artsy atmosphere. The instructor was not only super talented, but also so kind and helpful. He walked us step-by-step through the painting, demonstrating each part on a sample canvas and checking in with everyone as we painted. He kept our mimosa glasses full and refreshed our paint palettes There were also fresh pastries and fruit to nibble on while we painted, and he even helped us take photos and videos throughout the class Whether you're planning a cute date, a girls day out, or just looking for something creative and fun to do in NYC, this is such a unique experience. Highly recommend and yes, I'll be back with more friends soon!

I was going out with Taras many and many times. He's a great…read moreguy and always taking good care of his guests. He can help you out with getting in the nightclubs for free, and book the table for a group with discounted prices. I totally recommend them to throw a party for you!

I can't even begin to rave about how much my friends and I LOVE Taras. He is hands down the best…read morenyc promoter in the whole world. He was very communicative and answered any questions or concerns I had. He made sure we got our food and drinks, all my girls said he was respect and professional unlike other creepy promoters. Love him!! Thank you!! Taras you rock!

Great food! Great service! Great views! Caring Staff and Managers!…read more This is what happens when idiots who have MBAs decide that they want more profits and close a successful business to make way for a more "upscale" read RIPOFF division. Read my review on Mastro's out here in Silicon Valley Firing good people on a whim that some crooked extortionist "upscale" division will bring more profits is exactly what has sunk America. With great steakhouses just across the tunnel in Manhattan, why would I go to Mastro's? Heck NO! All the best to those who served us well at Chart House. It was our goto place for July 4th, with or without fireworks. Thanks for the memories!

I've been to Chart House prob over 50 times and truth be told it's good sometimes and bad other…read moretimes. We also heard it's closing. We went Friday night to say goodbye and it was one of the best experiences we ever had! Our waitress Genesis was great! My meal did come out wrong but it was quickly replaced. The bonus was I got less string beans , biut a bigger piece of fish. The dinner was well paced and everything tasted great. They finally get it together after 20+ years and now they decided to close. We liked it so much, we will go one last time before it closes for good.

Beautiful, elegant, effortless, perfection. Xin's creativity and attention to detail made for a…read morememorable affair. I was blown away by all the eye catching details that was displayed through out the entire party from the main table to the party favors. With rustic vibes and a hint of glam everything was put together beautifully. Aside from everything looking perfect, Xin was very affordable for the quality of her services, helping with everything along the way including mapping out the venue and styling my daughter. She was always easy to reach and prompt with getting back to me. Absolutely loved working with her. My guests were happy and the kids were also entertained. The photographer was also very professional and so talented. She captured the event so well that someone can feel like they were there. The pastries and cake were also beautiful and delicious. Moist, not too sweet or greasy. Everything went so smooth and I couldn't ask for more. We are definitely going to hire Xin to style our next big event. It would save us tons of headaches and create such wonderful memories. We really enjoyed the party's relaxed atmosphere. We were able to enjoy our children and play with the party favors. The kids loved the party entertainment. Face painting!! My son had an amazing monster truck drawn on his face and our baby girl had a flower. All in all we really enjoyed the flow of the party and the beautiful decor. She is so talented. Thank you so much for making our day perfect.

Xin built trust and credibility from day one as she was responsive and engaging. She is also…read moreincredibly well connected and has a network of amazing florists, patisseries, etc. Xin is a visionary AND she can execute. Her work is top notch, both thoughtful and detailed, and I am consistently impressed with each new project she delivers. She's also very sweet, listens, and truly cares about delivering a quality product. Highly recommend Le Petite Prive Events!

I stayed at the W Hoboken a little while ago for the first time and I was absolutely amazed at the…read morequality of this establishment. My family received the most incredible service from Julien who I think was a manager here. I have never received such attentive and kind care at any other hotel! I will be back for sure!

1 Star -- Extremely Disappointing for a $500+ Per Night Hotel…read more I recently stayed at the W Hoboken, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing--especially considering the $500+ per night price point. The location is excellent, but the service, facilities, and overall level of hospitality simply did not match what I would expect from a W Hotel at this price. The service throughout my stay was very inconsistent. The restaurant was disappointing. The only server who stood out positively was Destiny, who was friendly, attentive, professional, and actually seemed to understand what good hospitality looks like. She was the exception. Unfortunately, most of the other restaurant staff appeared very young and inexperienced, and I did not get the impression that they had received adequate server or hospitality training. Basic requests, such as condiments, involved surprisingly long wait times. There was also very little warmth or engagement from the staff. Destiny was essentially the only person who consistently smiled and made an effort to provide genuine customer service. The front desk experience was also disappointing. Staff frequently did not maintain eye contact and at times appeared nervous, uncomfortable, or unsure when interacting with guests. Again, this is simply not the level of confidence, professionalism, and hospitality I expect from a hotel charging $500+ per night. For a hotel at this price point, I expect a substantially higher standard of service, attention to detail, professionalism, and hospitality. I have traveled extensively throughout the United States and around the world and have stayed at many luxury hotels. In my experience, the W Hoboken was the worst value I have encountered in the $500+ per night hotel category. The price creates an expectation of a certain level of luxury and service, and the actual experience fell far short of that expectation. The W Hoboken could learn a great deal from luxury brands such as Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria, particularly when it comes to hotel management, employee training, customer service, and restaurant operations. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. The property has a great location and could be a much better luxury experience, but at $500+ per night, the service needs to be dramatically improved to justify the price.

By reading all these reviews, I now understand why Frank (the owner) does not want to show the hall…read morein person and he only shows videos of previous events. As soon as i walked into his office i can tell how unsanitary these people are. The had dirty chairs, a mess, dogs and cats, the place smelled like rodents. Disgusting! Frank was eating and talking to me at the same time. He is so unprofessional calling me "baby". I question their choice of caterers. I would be very careful. they are very unsanitary people. Frank told me he would show me the hall, and when I arrived from 20 minutes away, he said "I'm not going over there to show you the hall in this rain absolutely not". So why make me drive to your office if you weren't going to show me the hall? i really dont understand how these people rent to others is definitely the worse service ever.

I want to thank Mirador Hall for the excellent catering this past weekend - everything went…read morebeautifully and we were very pleased with both the service and the wonderful food. Our attendees unanimously enjoyed their meals. I also wanted to thank the servers who were friendly and professional. Again, thank you for everything.

Silly WIlly was dressed up like a clown and Spiderman for my three-year-old grandson's Spiderman…read morebirthday party. The majority of the children were between four months and three years old and they were scared including my grandson, but he did a great job and making them feel comfortable. He made wonderful balloon animals, and did face painting for a few of the children who weren't scared. He was very kind and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend him and the service. I would definitely hire him/them for future birthday parties.

I couldn't write sooner, or rather didn't make time to, since I've been very busy and went on…read morevacation after my son's birthday party.... Fabian was absolutely great as the clown and then Woody!! I was worried we had a really difficult group of little kids.. Lol I had kids there who are usually scared of the characters. Well, they all loved him!! I was so pleasantly surprised! You guys do an amazing job! I can send you pictures if you like/need any as well. I also was insisting he stay and enjoy the party, but he declined as that wouldn't be professional. I was really very impressed!

Hands down best cocktail making company in the city. The private events I have participated in with…read morethem has been an awesome experience. The instructors are very nice/ hands on and are not just there to teach you how to make cocktails but they also want to know about who they are teaching and what kind of drinks we like and all. They are very accommodating with people with allergies too. We were making a cocktail that included something I was allergic too and they replaced it with some fruit I could muddle in my drink. If you ever have the chance to host a cocktail making class this company is the way to go.

I attended a mixology class with Liquid Lab and would highly recommend it. Definitely eat something…read morebeforehand because you will be making four full cocktails! They all had their own spin (not just your typical Moscow Mule) and I loved learning about proper technique and what to take into account with flavor profiles. There's an intermission halfway through for food (and it was delicious). There was even a make-your-own cocktail competition at the end for an extra fun ending. It's a great value and would definitely do it again!