I don't typically drive 25+ minutes to try new places but friends of ours said they wanted to try…read morethis place out. Apparently had heard good things. Outside, the place is kind of unique. Looks like maybe it was a barn or blacksmith type place, but also looks like during the summer it has a nice patio seating area. Inside, it's a nice big bar when you walk in and a smaller dining room off to the side. The ding room is nice. Tables and chair a bit tight, but nothing bad. Decorated nicely with what seem to be originals from maybe a local artist. Another area I rarely break tradition with is cocktails. I don't stray far but the cocktail menu was really impressive and creative so I decided to try a "Mango Bajito" which was really, really good. We all tried each other drinks and they were all unique and delicious. The menu is interesting. A kind of Latino-Italian mix - things like Chicken Piccata, Mushroom Ravioli (outstanding), Shrimp or steak over guac and tostones, garlic shrimp, etc. Everything was really, really fresh and delicious. The sauces were flavorful without being overbearing. We were there on a Saturday night and they had music after 930 pm (DJ that night) and it was good - not too loud, but entertaining. Seemed like a mellow crowd and there were people dancing as we left, but I wouldn't call it a "clublike" atmosphere (I'm old, so that was good, LOL). Throughout the meal, I believe she was one of the owners, came to our table to check in on us, chat - and she was very nice, and appreciative that we came. To me it was worth the drive across the board. Food, ambiance, service, friendliness and importantly, uniqueness - there are a million Italian restaurants in New Jersey - some good, some great. There are a ton of Latino restaurants too - all with their own cultural flavors - also some good and some great. One11 Bar and Kitchen was great because it had a unique combination AND it was executed well. I'd recommend it.

Here's the deal: ONE11 bar is spearheading the revitalization of the food scene in Dover…read more They have a good mix of bar scene and restaurant to satisfy the dinning experience you desire. The service is great and the food always hits!!

Library Lounge at Skytop Lodge feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way…read more From the moment you walk in, everything slows down. Dim lighting, big comfortable leather chairs, bookshelves lining the walls, a fully stocked bar, and historic photos throughout the space create a classic lodge vibe that feels timeless without being stuffy. It is cozy, polished, and incredibly relaxing. The staff is knowledgeable and clearly takes pride in what they serve. The craft cocktails are well made and thoughtful, and if you prefer beer, there are solid options there too. As a bourbon lover, I especially enjoyed their private barrel pick served neat, a real treat and easily a standout pour. This is a perfect pre-dinner or post-evening stop, we have done both, and it works beautifully either way. Dress is slightly casual but leans upscale, and while pricing is a bit higher than average, it feels completely worth it for the setting, quality, and experience. We sank into the chairs, talked story with friends, and lost track of time, which really says it all. If you are anywhere near Skytop Lodge, make sure this is on your list. Plan extra time, you will want to linger.

Beautiful Place. Not sure why it has no rating on Yelp. Its must see if your at Skytop! Great…read moredrinks and light fare. Beautiful and relaxing lounge style room. Fireplaces and cozy sitting areas. What more could you ask for?

Phenomenal service. Great food. 10/10 experience. Ambiance was perfect for a quiet early morning…read more Wood was burning inside and set the perfect mood.

Great Local family friendly bar. Old barn setting gives a perfect cozy dive bar vibe. It's not a…read moregastropub but solid consistent food. Ribs are the go to choice

Still great! The menu has shifted over the months, which is exciting as a returning diner. My two…read morecocktails were new to me and lights out. Flavorful, not spirit-forward, hitting acidic and sweet notes. Dangerously tasty. It was packed on a Friday night at 8p, but there were still tables both upstairs and downstairs. They also have counters and bar seating. A really fun place to go on a date, and just as fun if you're going cocktail sampling. The full bar supports practically anything you'd think to order. Worth visiting Boonton for!

Food and drinks are great here but I felt brushed off very quickly by the staff and it just didnt…read moresit right. I get they're busy but doesnt mean they need to be curt and I dont think I did anything wrong. I ordered a couple drinks, minded my business, and tipped. I just didnt have a good vibe being there for 2 hours.

Juno Attic Bar was such a beautiful experience. I truly appreciate the significance of a…read morewell-crafted cocktail, and every drink here reminded me of the precision and intention I felt when I was in Japan. I would 100000000% recommend getting the Dealer's Choice; the creativity and balance were outstanding. For a Monday night, the bar was surprisingly busy, yet the bartender handled everything with ease. The service felt personable yet intimate, and it really elevated the entire experience. I'm so glad I made the decision for my partner and I to come. And listen... I will absolutely be back, especially for that Hey Sweetie with sweet potato syrup. A masterpiece.

Cool speakeasy above Franklin Social for cocktails. They only allow parties of four of less due to…read morehow small it is. We snagged a cozy corner table for four, and had excellent service. Lots of unique cocktails to choose from - lots of smokey options as well as more fruity. I had a Frome the Ashes (mezcal) and my husband had the Smoke 'em If You Got 'em (bourbon) - both were excellent!

The food was good. Looks like a happening spot after a certain time. Standing roon only At that…read morepoint

We had learned that the bar hidden beneath the restaurant, Panela, had changed concepts from the…read moregeneral cocktail lounge, The Sinatra Room, to the tequila- and mezcal-focused, Perico Speakeasy. Since we were big fans of those alcohols, we decided to check it out. The walls of the space were covered in colorful murals with Latin American imagery. There were banquettes along either wall with small tables and ottomans scattered in front of them, providing separate, little areas for each group. Large playing cards were fanned across each table with Jack, Queen, King, and Ace cards each having a menu on its backside. There were bar bites, a spirits list, classic cocktails that could be reimaged with your agave spirit of choice (picture a tequila mojito), and even a custom beverages. The creative drinks were not cheap, coming in at around $20 on average, but they certainly were complex! My La Balacara featured Casamigos Mezcal, spiced pear, Luxardo, orange, ginger, chestnut honey, and a chili tincture. I thought the drink sounded outrageous, but, sadly, all I tasted was that honey, the ingredient of which I was least interested. In fact, the smokiness of the mezcal really did not play well with the chestnut honey, leaving it to taste sort of like licorice. I was not a fan. My companion's El Encanto included Casamigos Cristalino, Lillet Blanc, strawberry-lemongrass cordial, guava, and basil, which sounded herbaceous, but really just tasted like a fancy daiquiri. He enjoyed it, but I found it unimpressive. Our drinks were accompanied by a complementary bowl of spiced popcorn, which was delicious. We had come from an earlier dinner, so the snack was as much as I needed. However, the few larger food items that I saw others order all looked great. While I would go back to Perico to try some other items, I felt like I had had better, more affordable cocktails upstairs at Panela.

Paradise Lost is a speakeasy tiki bar located on 2nd Ave in the East Village. A friend & I went…read morethere after having dinner at Spicy Moon a few blocks away. We wanted to have after-dinner cocktails in a chill space, so we searched on our phones & saw Paradise Lost address via Google. We proceeded to walk down & was unable to find the establishment due to their being no front sign. After walking back & forth a few times, we saw another group walking towards the door & they confirmed the place. We walked inside the front door pressed a "doorbell" & lo & behold we gained entry after the previous group went inside. Definitely an incognito entrance. Once inside that door there is someone to greet you, & take your information. There is a forest/ grass/ jungle-looking foyer/ hallway we walked down to get to the next door. Before we knew it, we were near the "Paradise Lost No Vacancy" neon sign w/ an arrow pointing towards the snake-shaped knob door. It gets opened & a supercool speakeasy awaits.... Paradise Lost has mixed style table / seating arrangements throughout the place. A bar seating section, booth-style seating area, lounge- style seating area, etc. We got there a little after 7pm, so the afterwork crowd was in full swing. Paradise Lost has interesting atmosphere. At times a Gothic / Medieval Vibe, meets place w/ shipwreck decor, meets eleganct /club vibe w/ beautiful ceiling lighting, etc. Music played in the background. Staff are friendly, energetic, & attentive. We were pleasantly overwhelmed w/ the vast selection of tiki cocktails that were on the menu. Paradise Lost also have an intimate selection of snacks/ food menu items. This included Popcorn, Tater Tots, Devilled Eggs Rangoon Dip, etc. We ordered some cocktails served in unique tiki mugs & a bucket of popcorn to munch on w/ our drinks. The popcorn is flavored w/ Sea Buckthorn & Browm Butter, which gave it an special flavor profile. Our cocktails were well-prepared & nice & strong. Paradise Lost has individual unisex bathroom stalls & a communal vanity & sink area. The bathroom stalls have spooky voices coming from a speaker as you use the bathroom. I was so humorously taken aback, it had me laughing when I came out...Definitely a different thing to experience in the bathroom - lol. Before we left we watched one of the bartenders do a cocktail "fire" presentation for some patrons in a booth seated area. Wow.... Paradise Lost accepts walk-ins only, no reservations. Paradise Lost accepts groups of 8 or less, unless you are requesting to book the space for a private event. Ages 21+ paradiselost.nyc @paradiselostnyc Paradise Lost is open everyday - 5pm-2am.

Very cool cocktail bar with super interesting decor. It's more of a gothic tiki bar with ska music…read morethan a traditional tiki bar which was cool but I found the music to not really be my thing but thought the decor was just so cool. The drinks were very interesting and creative. The seawater martini I will say was a bit too strange for my taste but I still thought it was good. Service was very good as well. Would definitely recommend to visit if you like gothic stuff and tiki bars.

Well, now. Finding truly authentic Venezuelan cuisine wasn't on my 2026 bingo card (as the cool…read morekids say), but I'm definitely stamping this square. Dios mio, what a meal! There was not a bad bite to be had. We might've cut the roofs of our mouths with the crisped-to-perfection Patacón, but I don't care--I think all sandwiches should be encased in fried plantain instead of bread. And the succulent pernil filling? Dios mio otra vez! Though, tbf, when is pernil ever a bad choice? Then there was the stuffed-to-the-brim Cachapa filled with carne mechada and Venezuelan cheese. It was enormous. Like, Jesus pulling from the neverending fish basket enormous. It never ended. We had to take it home. But before we did, I practically ate all of the arepa, which was the sweetest, bursting-with-corn-flavor arepa I've ever had outside of South America. It was so good, I practically cried with every bite. Tears of corny joy, mind you. We got an entree of grilled fish (Filete de Pescado a la Plancha), which came with a complimentary side--in our case, arroz amarillo cuz I gotta have my grains. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside, meltingly tender on the inside. As with everything else, it was also way bigger than it had any right to be. Finally, we ended with what we THOUGHT would be a small item--the Arepa Arcoiris Llanero--but we were mistaken. It was stuffed so full of fresh avocado, shredded chicken, and various veggies that it had to be further encased in a paper wrapper for fear of the arepa wrap giving up on its job. We didn't make it more than a few bites before having to regretfully pack it home, but those few bites were chef's kiss. Venezuela has long been on my bucket list (who doesn't want to see Mount Roraima or Angel Falls?), but until I can get there, I'll be more than happy to "settle" for coming to this beautifully modern paradise of culinary delights. Throw in the huge portions and unbelievably low prices, and it's kind of a no-brainer to make the trip.

At Maracaibo you can expect a lovely environment of hearty music, playful conversations, pretty…read morefood and drink presentations. The service wasn't too bad, my cup ran empty every now and then but wasn't egregious. Let's talk presentation, the way drinks and food come out is clearly something the head of Maracaibo wanted to place extra detail on. Though the extra presentation is a bit gimmicky, it still got the job done for the most part. The sampler came in a giant Ferris wheel contraption. Not pictured, but my cocktail came with floating cotton candy. Nevertheless, the food was still incredible. The sampler is a must, not only for the presentation, but for the delicious eats that can push you out of your comfort zone. For first time Venezuelan eaters the amount of ways plantain could be prepped and served may be jarring, but I would encourage bravery and just try everything and anything you can on the sampler. Each bite was worth it! Let's talk main entrees, you won't be disappointed by the portions. If you enjoy plantain, definitely go for the patacon - if not, I'd suggest holding off as you may get your fill of it elsewhere. The skirt steak (churrasco) was cooked to my liking, went well in my patacon sandwich. It is massive, I couldn't eat it all - had to take some back. Onto the arepa bowl. Though the contents of the bowl instead could be something you may get elsewhere (like Chipotle for example), it's the addition of the arepa bowl blended with the flavors of everything else and the sauces they drizzle on top that completes this dish. It's unique and it screams for you to taste and pay attention. Overall - great foods, great ambiance, great people. Bit gimmicky but it is what it is.

Cute spot, on the small side. Came on a Wednesday bingo night. Mocktails are close in price to…read morecocktails I think but tasty. A mocktail that was pina colada-esque (basically a juice) and a club soda ran me $17 plus tip.

A gem in Morristown! Good for the start of your night or the end of your night. Start: good for a…read moremeeting area to gather multiple people in a non-chaotic atmosphere. End: night cap to seal your evening in. I came with a friend at the end of our day and it was a nice way to just chat and catch up. It is not very loud so you can actually have a conversation. Definitely sit at the bar if you can: you get to watch the bartenders craft (and I intentionally mean to use the work craft) beautiful drinks. You are surrounded by so many lovely smells as they toast mini marshmallows with a torch or smoked wood to add different elements to elevate your drink experience. Pricey? Yes. Fun? Yes. Tasty? For sure.

The people are incredibly kind, the food is absolutely delicious, and the girls are so empathetic…read moreand respectful. The flavor was amazing I loved it!

Pretty lit club & gets pretty packed on the weekends & always a fun time…read more The drinks are good and so are the staff & everyone has a pretty good time.