I stopped in Bar Franco for drink before dinner nearby. It was literally just when they opened but…read moreeverything was ready to go and Alex the bartender seemed to already have some creative ideas in mind! He asked what I like. I told him the spirits and style(s) I prefer. Then I simply said "surprise me". His creation was a take on the Paper Plane, a bit less tart and perfect for a broiling hot day outside. Two other dinners guests joined me soon after and had equally impressive drinks. In fact, the entire dinner party returned at the end of the night so everyone could have their own experience! The space is small, but the atmosphere is very intentional and there is a great, low seating area in the front window that can fit several people comfortably. That's where we sat later as a group. If you've been meaning to try this place too, make it a priority next time you are downtown! Note: Bar Franco also has a food menu connected to the restaurant next door.

Went here on back to back weekends with different friends and family and O can't say enough what a…read moregem this is. Our bartender Alex was amazing with his knowledge of my favorite 1920s cocktails. He is a true artist at his craft. Thank you so much for consistently amazing experiences!! Go there as soon as you can!!!!

The cocktails are delicious, the staff is super nice, and there is a long list I will need to try…read more A plus, very cute and has fun trivia on Thursdays!

7/26/25: (Update) Can't believe it's been 2 years since visiting the Silk City Distillery…read more You first order at the counter. We ordered an Expresso Martini (Vodka) and a Bees Knees Cocktail (Gin). Dario brought our drinks to our table. The cocktails were so yummy! SCD only sells chips and other related snacks. Best to eat before you arrive. Overall, Silk City Distillery has remained consistent since my last visit. Extras: - All alcohol is made at the distillery. - Distillery tours are available by appointment. - SCD has some hilarious Tee Shirts for sale. - 2 Restrooms on the premises. - Adjoining Ghost Hawk Brewery shares a small parking lot with SCD. Street parking is available too.

I visited The Roosevelt for some post dinner drinks with my family. I loved the "Hideout" speakeasy…read morespace and the historic FDR elements. The cocktail drinks were delicious. I ordered the Bee's Knees to start and also tried a Vodka Paloma. I really enjoyed the Bee's Knees cocktail. The service was very attentive and stopped by our table frequently to see if we needed more drinks. Overall, I would definitely visit again for a night out. Bee's Knees Cocktail: 5/5 Vodka Paloma Cocktail: 4/5

Totally unexpected find that turned out to be a beautiful surprise with a Saturday happy hour where…read moreselected food and drinks are only $10 and very tasty! Stopped in before the Usher & Chris Brown Concert and left very happy! Will definitely come back to experience their Speakeasy. Highly recommend!!

The place is a interesting vibe but a super cool place…read more This is my 2nd time here and this time had the pleasure of being served by Ricardo, who made the best espresso martini I have ever had in my life!! As we sipped, he talked about the different varieties of espresso martinis he has made and I hope to come back again to try another. Super attentive and very funny but not in a overbearing way. EXCELLENT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT COCKTAILS! His beer recommendations were on point too, the only thing missing was food...he also gave me a cold brew with the perfect amount of sweetness! Plus his hair is absolutely gorgeous

I love coming to Pharmacie around the holidays with friends. We really enjoy the rotating cocktail…read moremenu. Recently I tried the "Baby Metal" (Oka Yuzu Japanese Vodka, Kingfisher Sochu, Umenoyado Yuzushu Sake, Giffard Framboise, Honey, Lime) which is delicious and refreshing. Pricing is pretty average for most upscale cocktail bars in the area. Service is friendly and you order at the bar. There are plenty of tables available and some bar seating. It does get pretty busy after shows at the Wellmont Theater next door or after dinner on a Friday/Saturday night. Looking forward to my next visit!

This place has been on my radar for a few years but I never had a reason to go. I recently decided…read moreto come here for a wedding anniversary dinner and was blown away by the service and the food quality. Started off with oysters, wine and fresh bread. I could tell that the butter was house made and asked for extra because it was that good. Had the beef duo as the main course. I found it to be satisfying and also much better value than the steak frites. All of the items I received were very detail oriented and as well as fresh. We were seated on one side on the restaurant that I believe was blocked off for more special occasions. The other side of the restaurant seemed to have tables placed more closely to one another. Our server consistently checked on us throughout the night to make sure we were okay. Overall I was very satisfied with the service that I received here as well as with the food.

First of all, the space is interesting and expansive. It's almost like they have multiple themes in…read morethe restaurant. I love how we were greeted with energy and they were truly happy to see us. This walk to our upstairs table was like getting a tour. We requested a table that would allow us to have easy conversation with our friends who were joining. And it was a great table, looking down on the main dining room. The only real dig I had was the lack of lighting upstairs. I literally could not see the beauty of my dishes because it was too dark. There was a flickering light above us which was taped over, but I do think they need to reconsider whether it's bigger candles, or even some type of table lighting. Wines by the glass, would have hoped for a bigger selection. The white cranberry cosmo was terrific. Great menu! French traditional favorites coupled with a creative collection of Spanish and Italian dishes as well. Chicken, beef, and super great choices of fish. I honestly didn't spend time looking at appetizers as I went right to the salads and entrees. And yes, interesting creative selection of salads. I had a beet and hummus salad. My wife had a kale and grapefruit salad and there were others to choose from, with the exception of no Caesar nor plain house for the boring pallet. I had scallops and pistachios and it was very good. There was branzino and also a beef duo of flank steak and oxtail ordered. All the dishes were really well prepared, seasoned and beautifully presented. Again, I would have enjoyed seeing what was on my fork for each bite. Dessert menu was okay. I thought a bit overpriced and just not overly appealing. Too many caramel offerings, and not enough diversity. We did offer their version of a chocolate lava cake but it was like a tapas portion of dessert. It was good, but 3 bites worth, hardly shareable. It would be unfair not to mention the great service. Our waiter was chill, let us chat away for over 3 hours. Never felt rushed and all his helpers knew exactly who was getting what. Well done .... I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Saw them on Instagram for the soda bar and decided to try it out with my daughters…read more It's a little cafe with a bar to one side and dining area in back and a patio to sit down out front. Service was friendly. We tried three of the sodas and they were pretty good. I had the dirty Dr Pepper and it was a change of pace from regular soda. My daughters enjoyed there selections as well. The food we saw looked pretty good so next time we might stop back and try that. Nice local business to give a try in Bloomfield.

Okay not even a month later and I went back! Haha Tried to get a table on the Fanny's side but they…read morehad a private party booked, so we sat at the little bar on the Ladyfingers side. There's only a handful of seats available. For food, I had the whole skillet pancake. It was so thick and fluffy. My friend had the French toast which came with coffee ice cream on top. It was a huge dish. I also purchased some treats from the bakery to take home!

The Brookdale 1099 Broad St…read more Bloomfield NJ 07003 The Big Cheese A member from my group page tipped me off about this location because I am currently working on a compilation reel about oversized menu items. This one pound mozzarella stick definitely fulfilled that criteria. It was so gigantic it was almost like getting a workout in just to lift it. The outside was heavily breaded with bread crumbs and the top was sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions. Even the dipping cup was supersized to accommodate the diameter of the stick! Typically, I would have posted until after my I finished my oversized food compilation project. However, it's being posted early because The Brookdale is permanently closing its doors. I am truly sad to hear they will no longer be in business, but their three sister restaurants at 1109 Broad Street will still remain open. #thebrookdale #thebigcheese #bloomfieldnj

If you've seen their giant mozzarella stick online, yes it is good and worth it! I ordered the big…read moremozz and a shrimp vodka pizza ; Both were real good but too much cheese for the two of us!!! Maybe a salad with the mozz stick woulda been better! Service was good and the restaurant with low lighting was a good vibe! Its split into a half bar and half dining area which i liked. Only complaint i can think of is they didnt have many options of beer on tap as they advertised on thier menu. Overall good experience would recommend!

Introduced to The Ghost Drink about 1 year ago at the…read more Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff Yelp Elite event! So impressed with our hosts and Mixologists Mario & Jace! My most favorite cocktail ever is the Ghost's signature expresso martini "Cafe de la Tierra"!! My second event- Attended the Ghost Drink Christmas in July with my hubby and daughter! My favorite cocktail that night was the Snowballada!! So excited for the Ghost Drink's new location, inside the brand-new Newark Culture Club, at 563 Broad St, Newark, 07102. This past Sunday attended Mario and Jace's Ghost Guide Cocktail Class with my husband, son and future daughter in law! Absolutely loved learning to make 3 cocktails and get the history of how the cocktails became so infamous! Margarita Mojito Old Fashioned Bonus: introduction to the VIP signature shot- The Ectoplasm. Oh my goodness!! Pistachio in my favorite new mode!! Cheers!! Highly recommend! Mario is the ultimate Spirits Educator, Host & The Ghost Guide!! Love the post cards too! The Ghost Drink with pay for the postage and mail it for you! Thank you for a fantastic experience!! Can't wait to return when the Stand Up Comedy and entertainment venue is up and running!! Of course, The Ghost Drink will be curating the drink menu!! You must register for Sunday Spirit Classes and Monthly Ghost Takeover events with unique & fun themes via instagram. Transportation Ride Sharing apps are best utilized Limited Street Parking Closest garages:          20 Atlantic St. Newark, NJ          25 New St. (609 Broad St.), Newark, NJ 5 Minutes Walk from NJ Transit Broad St. Station 10 Minute Walk from Newark Military Park Light Rail 15 Minute Walk from Newark-Penn Station Various Bus Routes to NJ Transit Broad St. Station What are you waiting for! Register for a class or event! Next event: GHOSTIVERSARY November 9

Came here for the month of November and drinks were impressive per usual!…read more The service is always spectacular! Ambiance is chill , this place needs so much more recognition!

My friend and I met for lunch at Nami Nori Saturday. She had been there before and recommended it…read morefor us. This was my first time there, and after that meal, it will not be my last. I love temaki! We started with shishito peppers with a smoked honey miso. I was curious to see how they did vegetarian options, so I went with five plant-based temaki. I'm hard-pressed to pick a favorite; each one was so delicious! -- avocado "toast" -- cucumber black sesame -- tofu chimichurri -- sweet potato tempura -- maitake truffle Our waiter was so nice and welcoming. She checked in on us and answered questions that we had about the menu. That kind of genuineness and hospitality always makes the dine-in experience a notch above. I hope to return again soon. The eatery is close to the Welmont, so I made a mental note to remember it next time I'm seeing a concert or show. Nami Nori in Montclair is highly recommended!

We made a reservation for a Friday night and I would definitely recommend doing the same as I saw…read morepeople walk in and no tables were available for a couple hours. The interior is very minimalistic and modern, although the tables were a bit close together for my liking. We both ordered the signature temaki set and had the mushroom dip to start. The dip came with only a couple chips, but fortunately, our waiter brought out a refill for us. The dip was surprisingly good and I would get it again! Unlike other places, the handrolls are semi-DIY as you put the rice and toppings onto the seaweed itself. As a slow eater, I've found that the seaweed usually gets soggy at other places by the time I get to the last couple pieces, so this was a fun alternative! For dessert, we ordered the matcha basque cheesecake, which had a strong matcha taste, and the cookies, which I could have lived without.

An unassuming sports bar that will totally wow you with incredible espresso martinis. The bar staff…read moretake their craft seriously on these - we started off with their classic espresso martini, and then later tried the seasonal coquito espresso martini - smooth, not too sweet, a true rival to those fancy cocktail bars. A fun casual vibe in the early evening, but we hear it transitions to more of a nighttime scene in the later hours. Stop in and give this spot a try.

Came here for football Sunday and the music was amazing! Service was a bit off but it was a Sunday…read moreand there were plenty of people sitting around. Food was decent the nachos is a huge platter which can be shared. The wings were good according to my significant other. The drinks were also decent . Had an amazing time overall.