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    Williams Center

    4.1 (33 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    All by myself
    Mike V.

    Shout out to the Williams Center for giving me a private screening. I showed up for a viewing of Alice, Sweet Alice , a feature film at the Cinema Underground . And somehow I was the only guest to show up! A little creepy watching a horror movie by myself in the basement but an great experience none the less. Thanks again WC!

    Nick S.

    My friend and I found out about this place through meet up. They started doing art house movies on Tuesday nights this week, and we went tonight to go see the Greek film, Dogtooth. First of all, the film was hilarious, and definitely off the cuff. I highly suggest watching it if you like, psychological, crazy films. Although if it had a rating, it would be R. Upon my arrival to the center, I was greeted by its new owners. Both were very nice gentleman, and one gave me a tour of the theater. Although the theater is under construction right now, it looks to be a beautiful and elegant building. Once it is Finished with construction, I'm sure it will look great. I thought the art house movies was a great idea to hold in this old theater. Definitely a different and fun night out!

    The Critical J.

    PROS: This place was a beautiful theatre. It had a stage with standing room, a stage with seated room, and another stage at the back of the building. The place was clean and spacious as well CONS: The ceiling is in desperate need of renovation (as shown in my pics) and theres limited parking on the street. The front room is also too small to hold many people OVERALL: Very nice theatre. despite a few minor cons ill still give it a great rating

    Awesome live music venue with a cool book / record store inside ! Great stage sound and lights! Easy to find on street parking. Good bar & nice bartenders.

    Outdoor festival with live music !
    Daniel A.

    What an enjoyable day I had at the Williams Center! For those of you who may not know of its existence this building has provided multiple entertainment features throughout its decades long history with live music , theatre performances , school fundraising events and even a still active movie theatre in the basement. Sadly though this location will most likely be closing its doors due to the greed and "demand" of housing that seems to plague almost every New Jersey town... Fortunately though i'm lucky enough to know a friend in the music scene who not only set up this fundraiser for the Williams Center that included live music , drinks and snacks and local Art from around the New Jersey area but also included a time slot towards the end for the local children in the area to sing on stage their favorite songs over the DJ play mix. I'm sure all the families enjoyed this experience as well as the kids involved in what is now looking like a near post COVID outdoor experience. I'm sure there are more events to come in this form but it may be a last for this performing arts center unless a wave of luck will hit its stride

    Rose L.

    Theatre has reopened and with brand new digital projectors!!! Ticket prices are decent with $10 or less Can't beat that price. Nearby you have tons of restaurants nearby to make it an evening out. Tons of parking on street or in the lot kiddie corner (ettrick street) from theatre and behind dunkin donuts in kip lot. (Around corner use Ames Ave)

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    Black box is a good venue. Too bad last night the floor broke mid-concert and the show couldn't go on.

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    A great place to see a movie! Clean, nice facilities, and not too crowded. I'm always happy to spend time here.

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    I go to this place a lot they all ways have great movies show and tis reasonably priced

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    watched the advengers last nite it was a good movie. cheap prices, only problem was they didnt have alot of parking.

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    Tons of parking on street or in the lot kiddie corner (ettrick street) from theatre and behind dunkin donuts in kip lot.

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    The Roosevelt

    The Roosevelt

    4.2
    (103 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Got there about 20 minutes after opening and sat at the bar. On Sundays they have happy hour all…read moreday. It's a very nice place. Very spacious and has dedicated parking. We ordered a few things. Spicy Tuna Tartare: wasn't spicy, didn't taste fresh which wasn't a deterrent to me as this isn't a seafood restaurant or fine dining. Next time I'd pass on that. Bavarian Pretzel: amazing. Very tasty. Came out nice and hot. That rarebit cheese sauce? Oh honey that can come home with me anytime. Absolutely delicious. And this is coming from someone who hates that fake cheese, cheese whiz type taste. Margherita Pizza: didn't come out hot which is probably why I wasn't a fan of it. It was pretty mediocre for such a basic pizza. And the food didn't come out all together, so not sure why that didn't come out hot. Wings and waffles: Tasty buffalo wings. The waffles actually taste like funnel cake which was a nice surprise. THEN. The burger came out and that is why this review dropped. It had a small hair on the side of the plate and a closer look at the rest of the plate, you'll see a long hair on the pickle. That was disappointing but happy to have tried the place nonetheless.

    The Roosevelt is a themed restaurant, lounge, and speakeasy inspired by... you guessed it,…read morePresident FDR. For those who aren't history junkies, FDR ran on a platform calling for the repeal of the 18th amendment, Prohibition. During the Prohibition Era, speakeasies (hidden drinking establishments) popped up left and right due to the nationwide ban on alcohol sales, consumption, production, importation, and transportation. After his presidential victory, the 21st Amendment, ratified on December 5, 1933, officially repealed Prohibition. The restaurant's name is a celebration of FDR's repeal and how it impacted the American hospitality industry and economy as a whole. The interior is meant to transport customers back to the roaring twenties. Think flappers, The Great Gatsby, dim lighting, black/gold/burgundy colors, plush chairs, geometric wall patterns, vintage chandeliers, mosaic tiled floors, etc. There's four "sections" of the restaurant to dine in, each with a different vibe. *Lucy's Parlor - A hidden speakeasy named after FDR's mistress. This is my favorite space. They really went creative with the wall decor! There's black and white photos of Prohibition protests, as well as excerpts from love letters exchanged between FDR and Lucy. There's a small bar and a good amount of seating. Sophisticated, sexy vibe. *The Hide Out - A private and intimate dining space for a group of 4-6 people. You get special attention from the Executive Chef. They offer two seatings per night by reservation. *The Saloon - One of the main dining areas, complete with a large bar, high top tables, a fireplace, a vintage piano, and flat screen tvs. *The Dining Room - A formal dining area for private events and parties. It has a mahogany bar, skylights, and LED lighting. The drinks and food? Of COURSE they're on par with the theme. Most of the menu is elevated bar food, but they also have steak, pork chop, and seafood options. They have Happy Hour every day - all day on Wed & Sun and twice a day from Thursday-Saturday! DJs on the weekend. They even have a Sunday brunch! I've only had drinks, so can't speak on the food yet. I've tried... *Roosevelt Side Car (Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, syrup, and lemon juice with a sugared rim) $15 - Definitely a strong drink with a sour aftertaste! Not my favorite. *The Bee's Knees (Hendricks Gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and honey topped with rose water) $15 - Refreshing, bright flavor and definitely on the sweeter side, but I loved it. Whether you want to sip on creative cocktails, book a private event, or enjoy a dinner meal, The Roosevelt is worth a visit.

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    Our intimate private dining room (The Hideout)
    Our intimate private dining room (The Hideout)
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    Marcus Live! Bar & Grille

    Marcus Live! Bar & Grille

    3.7
    (129 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Private events

    We periodically visit the American Dream, and we always like to try something new when we do. The…read moremall features some nice food options as compared to other malls in the area. We have been meaning to try Marcus Live for some time and got the chance today. We arrived early, so seating was ample. It is a comfortable place to be, with good music, rock and roll memorabilia, and a warm ambiance. Service was kind, attentive, prompt, and efficient. Entire space was spotlessly clean and well-kept. My other half and I each opted for the double smash burger and truffle fries. Fries were excellent: crispy, well-seasoned, not greasy, and flavorful. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and bacon and onions were cooked perfectly. I wished I had a second one. Is it the best burger I've had? Honestly, no. But it's up there for sure. I enjoyed it enough for it to make me go back, which says a lot. Overall, a very nice experience. Will definitely return.

    Came here for lunch on a Sunday with a large group of 10 because Yard House was packed and we were…read moretoo hungry to wait 45 minutes for a table there. This place had plenty of empty seats so we were able to get seated quickly. They asked if we wanted the tables combined and we said sure, and they combined it into... an L shape...?? How strange haha there was definitely enough room to keep them straight. We were there to celebrate someone's birthday so we made the birthday girl sit in the crook of the L so she could swivel and talk to everyone lol. I ordered the B&G prime burger and I think the waitress was confused because she said it was a smash burger and would come with crispy onions... the patties were definitely not smashed and there were no onions at all. I think she was thinking of the double smash burger. The patties were also not seasoned properly, so it tasted bland to me and there wasn't that nice crust the seasoning would have formed (iykyk). We also got the cornbread as an app, which was good, especially with the honey butter and the jam it came with, but it was really small and not worth the $12 at all. They were also out of several items like the deviled eggs, NY strip, and grilled branzino. I don't know how common it is for restaurants to run out of menu items so early in the day (it was like 2pm) but just something to note. Although our server was nice and I'm glad we were able to get seated right away, I probably won't come back here. The food is just average and portions are too small for the price. Also just fyi, the large group gratuity they included on our bill was 20%. I feel like I usually see 18% at other places.

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    Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Restaurant at American Dream near Giant Met Life Stadium. Great for groups, chicken and waffles, wings, cocktails
    Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Restaurant at American Dream near Giant Met Life Stadium. Great for groups, chicken and waffles, wings, cocktails
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    La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets

    La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets

    3.8
    (101 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Whomever picked the music for the lounge needs a raise. - Martin, everley brothers, Sinatra,…read moreFrankie Vallie, 60's slow Motown, Tony Bennet Tom Jones, And my wife's / Mrs. yelp's favorite- Elvis. With the occasional 70's tune. Stayed here the night before the Jets game (don't Judge) a birthday gift from Mrs Yelp. We pulled into the hotel at 3 (very clean rooms BTW) went down to the bar @4 for a decompression drink after 7hrs on the road and stayed for dinner. The whole ambiance/lighting/food screams old Little Italy., and sorta like old Rat pack Vegas. The service was excellent. Thank you Aggie. The whole experience was immensely enjoyable. I guess should mention the food. My wife's pork chop was excellent.. I should know I had some. I had fettuccine Alfredo- also very good, very creamy. Menu is "Italian" Italian not American Italian. Pasta offerings to bridge the gap between the two. Recommend

    My family and I were able to snag in a last minute reservation here the week before Easter for…read moretheir Easter Sunday Brunch. I am actually shocked this place was not fully booked because the food here was fantastic for a buffet styled brunch that came at a great price! They had a huge selection of food and I thought the penne alla vodka was one of the best I have had in a very long time. My dad went nuts over the clams because they actually had clams inside them and not just all breading. You did need to pay for your cocktails but I feel like that made the service here even better because at other brunch spots with unlimited mimosa bars they tend to try and dodge tables when all you are looking for is another drink- I personally rather pay for it then constantly trying to waive someone down. They also had two rooms, a bigger and smaller room which is great for people who want to have graduation, a sweet 16 or even a wedding or birthday here.

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    La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets
    La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets

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