Tara Schwenker

Find high style NYC feel at Blend

Blend held its first annual masquerade ball last night presented by Elite Entertainment. We entered to an amazingly well done spooky décor, including a fog machine. As usual, the bouncers were friendly and we received the obligatory hand...

Make a statement at the Liberty House Restaurant

Looking to impress a client, coworker or a date? Liberty House Restaurant in Liberty State Park is the place to go. Nothing says breathtaking like the NYC skyline or the view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island welcoming...

Endless Vine offers much more then expected

Whether you are a wine lover or novice, the Endless Vine is the perfect place to expand you tastes and enjoy an incredibly extensive wine list in and intimate venue. Nestled in the same strip mall as the ever famous...

Get a taste of Ireland at Thatcher McGee's

In honor of Sir Arthur Guinness' 250th birthday, I found and Irish Pub to be the most appropriate place for a weekend celebration. Welcome to the closest place you can get to Ireland without a passport. Take one...

Having one helluva a good time at Rhodes Tavern

Ever hit on a place that just feels right? Rhodes Tavern, located just north of Bergen County in Sloatsburg, NY on old Rte 17 is one of those places. Walk in the main entrance and you are always greeted...

For eighty years and counting The Barn is still a local favorite

The Barn, how do you describe someplace that has been a staple for generations and is still going strong with the respect it deserves? The structure was built in 1779 as a dairy barn. One hundred and fifty years later...

Piano's Bar and Grill hits a high note

Don’t blink or you will pass up this little speakeasy. Piano’s Bar and Grill is a throw back to the old days where regulars sit at the bar and speak of the good old days, ordering...

The word on everyones lips is L

Coming up on their 3 year anniversary, Restaurant L is a well kept secret among the well established upper Bergen County community. Very intimate but private, L is a culinary diamond among many overly polished stones.The bartender...

Are you ready for some football?

Are you ready for some football?Calling all football fans, I have some of the hottest places to catch the best games. Have a beer, pop some apps, and yell like hell for your favorite team!Brady’s at...

Happy 159th Birthday Jack Daniels

We want to give Jack Daniels Genntlemen Jack whiskey a big shout out, especially since it is Bourbon month here at the Examiner. This means that for over a century and a half we have been enjoying the great...

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