Location: 1 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Cuisine: American/Seafood
Best Dish: The Lobster Rolls were stupendous. The tender lobster was well seasoned and the sweet rolls were buttery and fresh, absolutely delicious.
Cost: $$
Overall: A great way to beat the summer heat and enjoy beachy vibes.
Molos, the perennially popular Greek and Mediterranean inspired seafood restaurant located on the Hudson River in Weehawken hosted a Fall Cocktail party on Monday, September 25th. Guests sat al fresco on the restaurant’s new outdoor deck while taking in unimaginably beautiful unobstructed views of Manhattan. Eight new cocktails were showcased during the special night including a Mediterranean Mule made with Figuenza Fig Vodka, Lime Juice and Ginger Beer, the Aegean Sunset with Ford’s Gin, pureed strawberry, muddled basil and freshly squeezed lemon and an Arnold Palmer on tap made with Ketel One, fresh brewed iced tea, and lemonade.
Surf City Beach Bar & Restaurant is Jersey City’s hidden gem that everyone should know about. The outdoor oasis offers the most amazing views of the Manhattan skyline while serving up delicious seafood, tropical drinks, and service that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Surf City arrived in the Liberty Harbor Entertainment District back in 2010 by developer Peter Mocco and nightlife impresario John Argento.
Location: 225 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Cuisine: Seafood/Italian
Best Dish: The Lobster Rigatoni was stupendous. The pasta was well made and the sauce was a light flavorful complement to the succulent lobster. We also highly recommend the creamed kale, it was one of the very best kale dishes we’ve had. The creamy sauce worked well with the bitter kale.
Overall: Halifax is a beautiful space offering delicious farm to table cuisine. The venue is a perfect place for a special occasion, a rare date night, or just a special treat for any seafood lover (like ourselves).
Over the weekend, Mana Contemporary presented an exclusive grand opening preview of Marlyn: Character Not Image, curated by actress and talk show host, Whoopi Goldberg. The art exhibit features poems, sketches, and so much more from the Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe. Attendees were also able to get the first glimpse of iconic photographs by Milton Greene and Weegee, along with select video footage. Weegee’s images reveal sly complicity between Marilyn and himself: his dark-room distorted imagery pokes fun at the unreal and absurd facets of the Hollywood industry, of which Marilyn was keenly aware. It is truly a captivating gallery. The show will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at the actress’s private life through candid shots by Greene who flawlessly captured her sweetness, humor, and impatience.
The Spirit of New Jersey is a beautiful newly renovated ship with a relaxing topside lounge, a world-class dining room and panoramic views of the harbor. We met up with our boat at Lincoln Harbor in NJ just 10 minutes from midtown Manhattan. An evening aboard The Spirit of New Jersey consists of dinner, dancing, and live entertainment. The entertainment provided depends on which of the themed cruises you choose. Most cruises feature a live DJ who spins the top 40 hits while narrating the sites along the way. The themed options include a Gospel Brunch as well as a Latin Moonlight Cruise. In honor of the servicemen and women, visiting New York for Memorial Day Weekend, we chose the Saturday Fleetweek and Tall Ships Dinner Cruise.
Aetrex is one of the fastest growing companies in the footwear industry and a global leader in comfort and wellness footwear products. Last week we here at John Simon Daily had the pleasure of attending the first retail concept store opening in Englewood, N.J. The beautiful 2,400 square-foot store is located in the heart of the shopping district.