An Abundant Life - Beautiful Views

I've written about the wonderful restaurant Halifax at the W Hotel and the amazing Executive Chef Seadon Shouse in these pages before, and though I go back as often as I can, it has been a while since I've written about it. When I happened to stop by two weeks ago during an Art Opening and Sip and Meet at the studio and showroom of Ricardo Roig who is the Artist in Residence at the W Hotel, I saw Carlos Arteaga who is the General Manager of Halifax, and he told me that in addition to the wine tastings on Thursdays and whiskey tastings on Wednesdays that they are hosting at the bar and lounge area just outside of the restaurant, there were new cocktail offerings he and the wonderful staff have been creating. I stopped by on an afternoon to find out more, and just happened to arrive at the time when the lovely Floral Designer Christina Andersen was putting the finishing touches on her new week's designs, one of which was a grouping of cherry blossoms that I discovered was also being used as a garnish for one of the new specialty cocktails. I had the "Cherry Blossom" that day, and was so delighted that I took several photographs of that cocktail alone, and made an appointment with Carlos to come back to try some others. A week later, at the end of a very long day helping to install an art event at another space in Hoboken, I found myself sitting down to an incredible gift of an outdoor seated spring afternoon cocktail tasting along with some new menu items that made all my tiredness melt into the air around me. Halifax was perfection the first time I went there, and every time after, and it just keeps getting better and better.

The creativity of the Mixology is matched and enhanced by the beautiful design and decor of the space, and Executive Chef Seadon Shouse continues to delight the palate and the eye with his lovely and inventively delicious flavorfilled masterpieces. Each dish and glass that arrives at the table wafts aromas that promise and deliver a heavenly combination of tastes, and though I would like to say that I am ladylike enough to share with others, I was so very happy that day that my busy schedule made for a time to enjoy those luscious flavors and sensations on my own. I've gone to Halifax for their amazing weekend brunch with friends on several occasions and on those days I'm happy to share because I know that whatever I like I can order more of - with all you can eat small plates and bubbles that just keep on pouring, it's the happiest combination of deliciousness and flavor that keeps me feeling generous because there is more than enough to go around. Halifax is one of those places where the view and the dining experience are always sure to more than please, and the fact that the food on the menu and the cocktails in your glass are created with such loving care shines a very special light through each moment in time.

Halifax

At The W Hotel
225 River Street
Hoboken, New Jersey

http://www.halifaxhoboken.com/

Seasonal Floral Designs

By The Lovely Christina Andersen

https://www.christinaandersenfloraldesign.com/

Reflected In The Perfection

Of A "Cherry Blossom"

A Very Special Taste Of The Season

On A Very Lovely Outdoor Spring Afternoon

Where Even The Sparkling Water

Is Something Just As Special

As The Fresh Flowers And Herbs

Used For Garnish

A Perfectly Lovely

Poached Egg And Spring Asparagus Tart

With Cabot Cheddar And Leek Fondue

And The Beautiful Touches

That Make Tastes and Views More Special 

A Salad Of Strawberries

Fresh Snap Peas And Smoked Humbolt Fog

With The Addition Of Almond Crumble, Balsamic Vinegar

And Urbana Greens

That Uplift And Refine

A Smoked Salmon Flatbread

Made With The Most Delicately Delicious In-House Smoked Salmon

Creme Fraiche, Arugula, Capers And Pickled Onion

Blessings,

Jannie Susan