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

Best steak of my life, confirming that it is my cosmic destiny to be a carnivore. So good, that…read moreimmediatly upon devouring the last bite of holy carne, I considered ordering another. TBH, I don't really remember the rest of the meal. i think dessert was something sugary, dunno... Service was... oh, who cares when your body is coursing with medium-rare iron and slightly charred protein hunks that the noble bovine has so generously given mankind. And I guess I was there for my anniversary or something. I remember whatever riverfront view the restaurant touts was completely obscured by shitty rain. Oh, but the STEAK... I guess my wife liked her meal. Pasta? Chicken? Chicken pasta? Whatevs, it wasn't steak, so no matter. We're still married.

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!

I stopped in this pizza spot to get dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked…read moreinto a cozy pizzeria. I was greeted and ordered: Lemon Pepper and Hot Honey Wings Margherita Pizza Sweet Heat Pizza (beef pepperoni and hot honey) Sourdough Penne Ala Vodka and Grilled Chicken The food was really yummy and the Margarita Pizza was my favorite! All in all a good experience!

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.

Love that there's parking and that the restaurant is right on the water. The décor is a vibe, and…read morethe food matched it. My group ordered several appetizers, including the hummus sampler and the octopus. For the main dishes, everyone ordered either the skirt steak, branzino, or the chicken skewers. Everything was delicious. No complaints about the food at all. The only comment is that we were a table of seven with early reservations since we had a baby with us. Even though we were one of the first and only tables when we arrived, the service was a bit slow and we had to get the waiter's attention a few times. This was not enough to lose any stars. The waiter was very nice and attentive once he came by.

- 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.