The Hoboken Turtle Club was always a place that caught my eye. I love history, and there are a few places still left that honor that history while bringing it into the new day. Originally founded in 1796, it has the great honor of being the nation's first social club, and boasts an early membership that included Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, John Jay, and Founder Col. John Stevens. All throughout the lovely restaurant and bar areas, you see whimsical messages and original signs and memorabilia from the days gone by, and the dark wood paneling and comfortable seating gives a feeling that you are in your own private club. The original details and echoes of earlier times bring a sense of history, while the menu and cocktails are rooted solidly in the present, giving hints of a future that is even more perfect than the past. The first time I walked in the doors, I was following up on a specialty cocktail they were making with Misunderstood Whiskey, and I met the friendliest staff imaginable. Each time I have returned I have been delighted, and I have also been astonished by the wonderful creations emerging from the kitchen and the delicious cocktails the amazing Mixologist Christopher Newcomb dreams up. Manager Julio Carrasco is always the perfect host, and the wait staff make sure you're taken care of. The brilliance of combining the solidity of the past with an eye to the present brings the best of all eras together into a charming and fun-loving whole. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity and the honor to sit down with the Executive Chef Ryan DePersio - as charming and friendly as he is talented, a rare combination to find. His pedigree includes being the Chef/Owner of the renowned Fascino in Montclaire and Jersey City's marvelous restaurants Battello and Kitchen Step, and a history that goes back to working with David Bouley at the wonderful Bouley Bakery in Manhattan. He shared some of his newest brunch creations with me while telling his story, and I would have been happy to sit and listen for hours while I enjoyed the beautiful afternoon sunlight and the even more lovely and delectable creations that were set before me. There is a sign that is posted as you walk in the door, a memory from the original days of the Turtle Club's founding, "As we journey through life, let us live by the way," a fitting message for a space and place that helps us remember to make time to enjoy the good things in life. With DJ Ralph Monte in residence on Friday and live DJ's on Saturday nights, live music on Thursdays with the additional fun of 25% off all bottles of wine, Wednesday night All Night Happy Hour, Tuesday night One Buck Shuck oysters and clams with beer specials, Monday night 1/2 off the entire delicious food menu, Sunday cocktail and bar specials to enjoy with friends and family, and special events to celebrate and support community life, The Hoboken Turtle Club is an extra special destination for any and all days.
The Hoboken Turtle Club
936 Park Avenue
Hoboken, New Jersey
Marvelous Chef Ryan DePersio's Exquisite Crab And Watermelon Salad
Served With A Perfect Elder Statesman Specialty Cocktail
Made With Misunderstood Whiskey
And Handcrafted By Expert Mixologist Christopher Newcomb
Ribs With Pineapple Glaze That Will Be Sure To Delight
Perfect Gelatos and Sorbets From Gelarto-Torino, Italy
Lovely Outdoor Seating In Fine Weather
The Phenomenal Chef Ryan DePersio
Sharing His Passion For Fine Food And Community Life
Ambrosial And Beautiful Brunch Selections
Perfection In Cocktails
From The Amazing Mixologist Christopher Newcomb
The Gorgeous And Heavenly Fall From Grace
A New Fall Cocktail Made With Misunderstood Whiskey
Completely Delightful Every Time
Blessings,
Jannie Susan
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