Jon Geist is a a wonderful teacher and a great guy. A talented teacher with great insights,…read moreexperience and suggestions you won't get anywhere else. Highly recommended !

I'm excited to be working with Jon Geist again. We're going to finish all the songs he helped me…read morewrite back music to when I started writing songs again about 5years ago. I had gone to my first guitar lesson with him and he asked me why I wanted to learn guitar. I said cause I write songs and it would be nice to not have to sing them alone with no accompaniment in my living room. So he said why don't you bring in a song next week and I did. He worked out some chords and music and laid down a vocal, guitar and drum track on garage band right there and then and emailed the song to me by the end of the lesson. I was listening to it on my iPhone walking home that day! I have never been so high as when I heard my first song come alive. He got me to the point where I was writing a song a week, he would write the music, brought in great musicians, we started rehearsing weekly and I did my first gig ever with him of all original songs in April 2013. It was a terrific experience.

4/24/26: The Met Cloisters is a must see when in NYC!…read more It's been ages since my last visit. The Cloisters overlooks the Hudson River. It officially opened in 1938. The museum is dedicated to medieval art and architecture. The Cloisters itself is a stunning building. Our first Tour Guide took us around the wonderful medieval statues and gardens. She explained thoroughly about all the herbs and plants that are culinary and for their medicinal purposes. Our second tour guide Valerie was excellent for the "Highlights of the Met Cloisters. A major museum highlight is the Unicorn Tapestry Room (Permanent Display). These 7 tapestries were created approximately 500 years ago. (The Narrative: The Unicorn series tells a story ranging from the hunt's start and the unicorn at a fountain to its defense, capture, and, finally, the famous "Unicorn in Captivity" image). The museum does have a café (The Trie Cafe) on the premises. It's very good for a quick bite along with garden view seating. Museum times as follows: Sunday through Tuesday 10 AM - 5 PM Wednesday- Closed Thursday-Saturday 10 AM- 5 AM. It's best to arrive at the Cloisters upon opening. During the first tour, it wasn't too crowded, but the second tour was extremely crowded. The Met Cloisters is located at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park, New York City, NY 10040. Highly recommend visiting the stunning Met Cloisters.

I hadn't been to the Met Cloisters in almost 20 years, but I finally made a return visit this past…read moreweekend. It's as wonderful as I remembered. The Cloisters is a museum in Fort Tryon Park, governed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It specializes in European medieval art and architecture, and its buildings are centered around four cloisters --the Cuxa, Saint-Guilhem, Bonnefont, and Trie-sur-Baïse. The museum was designed to evoke medieval European monastic life, making it a very special place. It houses about 5,000 works of European art and architecture (doors, arches, columns) mostly dating from the 12th through 15th centuries. Perhaps its most famous works are the Unicorn Tapestries. When I visited this past weekend, it was quite crowded. And it's easy to see why. The museum is gorgeous and peaceful. Plenty of people were reading or journaling or relaxing in the sunlight in the Trie Cloister (I found a little nook and read my book for a bit as well). Many more were relaxing in the Bonnefont Cloister. Inside the museum was crowded as well - lots of people were enjoying a spring day at the Cloisters. I distinctly remember the last time I was at the Cloisters, and it was a cool, foggy day. I think I almost prefer the Cloisters then - it's less crowded and you really feel like you could be walking around a medieval monastery where the cloisters are under a blanket of fog or if it's drizzling. Whatever the weather, the Cloisters is a unique museum. A ticket to the Met gets you into the Cloisters on the same day as well (and vice versa), so you can make a full day of the Met art by spending time at both. It's accessible by subway (A to 190th St or 1 to Dyckman Street), so don't miss this special place in NYC.

We had an absolutely incredible experience visiting The Metropolitan Museum of Art yesterday!…read more If you are planning a visit soon, the museum is alive with some of the most spectacular collections and temporary exhibits it has hosted in years. The overall energy of the museum was fantastic--even though it was predictably bustling and crowded, the crowd was incredibly respectful, especially when everyone was taking photos/videos. Here is a breakdown of what made our visit so special, including a few insider tips you definitely need to know before you go... The Resident "Secret": Recommended Admission If you are a New York State resident, here is a massive tip that isn't highly advertised but is essential to know if you are bringing family and friends, or if you are simply in a "season of saving" while trying to enjoy the city: Pay-What-You-Wish: If you bring your New York State ID (or another valid form of ID proving NY residency, like a student ID or utility bill), admission is entirely recommended/pay-what-you-wish. Literally a Quarter: You can literally pay a single quarter ( or penny!) at the ticket counter to get in. It makes world-class art fully accessible, allowing you to do something deeply enriching and fun without breaking the bank. Exhibit Highlights From Our Visit The New Raphael Exhibit (Raphael: Sublime Poetry): We were absolutely blown away by the new, landmark Raphael exhibition currently on display. It is the first major international loan exhibition of his work in the U.S., and seeing his masterworks up close is a surreal experience. The genius of his linework, the harmony of his compositions, and the pure poetry of his paintings are completely mesmerizing. The Costume Art Exhibit: Taking place in the brand-new, massive Condé Nast Galleries, the Spring Costume Institute exhibit--Costume Art-- is an absolute must-see. Rather than just a historical timeline of fashion, it brilliantly pairs stunning couture garments side-by-side with classical fine art, sculptures, and paintings. It explores how fashion interacts with the human body as an art form itself. The Egyptian Wing & Hieroglyphics: As always, a trip to The Met isn't complete without visiting the Egyptian Art galleries. Walking through and seeing the incredibly detailed, ancient hieroglyphics up close, alongside the preserved coffins of the mummies, never fails to give you goosebumps. Knights in Armor: Another massive highlight of our day was walking through the Arms and Armor courts. Seeing the gleaming suits of armor, the historical weaponry, and the intricate craftsmanship of the medieval knights' gear feels like stepping directly backward through time. A Taste of France in NYC: If a trip to Europe isn't in your budget right now, The Met offers the perfect alternative. If you can't afford to fly to France, you can always visit the pools of the Versailles gardens right here in the museum. They have a stunning, meticulously detailed period room that serves as a beautiful duplicate of the historic French gardens and royal interiors. It is an exquisite, peaceful escape. Note on the Rooftop Garden: We actually had no idea until we arrived yesterday, but the iconic Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is currently closed and will remain closed until Spring 2030. The museum has broken ground on its massive new Tang Wing for modern and contemporary art, meaning the roof is on a multi-year hiatus. Final Thoughts & Staff Shoutout: A huge shoutout goes to the incredible Met staff. The museum is a literal labyrinth, and whenever we had difficulty navigating or finding certain areas, the staff members were exceptionally gracious, helpful, and clear when directing us where to go. Between the world-class art, the helpful team, and the polite crowd, the entire museum just felt vibrant, welcoming, and filled with great energy. Whether you are a local or playing tourist for the day, it remains one of the best spots in New York City

Got to give it five stars because it is a classic New York City institution. We got here literally…read morea half hour after they opened on a Saturday morning and there were two giant security lines going out the door and going down the block a bit. By the time we left those lines were still just as long if not longer. There is so much to see here though! It's not organized as great as I would like because it's an old museum and they did things differently back then. But it's super cool with so many good things to see and totally worth every bit of it! Hoping to take my kid here someday.

Quick solo after work, kick back. Live music and friendly conversation. Wine was good, pizza was…read morejust okay.

Lovely winery! Plenty of wine options to choose from and pizza/ light food available. We tried some…read morewhite Merlot, barbera, Porto Rosso, and some Bianco. They have a variety to choose from for all tastes. We opted for some hummus, salad, the charcuterie, and pizza during our visit. Absolutely loved the Nutella pizza when it came out hot and fresh from their oven - it was the perfect way to end a day at the winery. The scenery is also beautiful! Such a great way to spend time outdoors on a weekend or summer day.

Went on a frigid Saturday afternoon. Enjoyed some wine tastings. The staff was busy but were able…read moreto provide intimate experience nonetheless. Live music was happening, people were milling about. Grilled Cheese was being offered. Very nice ambiance added to the whole experience. Kudos to our wine "guide".

2/24/24 Visit: Really enjoyed the rich quality of their…read morewines. Very happy that NJ has an excellent winery. The staff was very welcoming. The rustic beautiful winery interior reminded me of a high end rustic California wine room. The entire tasting room was spotless. At the wine bar, we sat overlooking wine vats. During our guided tasting, the General Manager John gave everyone a lesson on how to detect the age of a vine. Patty was our delightful wine server. We shared two flights of wine (12 samples). $22 per flight. Our favorites were the Silver Lining Cabernet Franc and Estate Blush. Afterwards, we shared a tasty cheeseboard. Yelp Perk- a 10% off a glass of wine. Towards the end of our visit, we were asked to scan a QR code with an indirect question, that could be leaning towards political affiliation. No, I'm not kidding about it. This doesn't fly with me. Of course, we didn't answer the question. Other than this issue, we really enjoyed the winery.

We came here for a wine tasting and tried some small bites. The wine tasting was very good. The…read morewines were light and smooth. Each wine had a unique flavor and I didn't have a bad glass. We ended up buying a Vidal Blanc to take home for a special occasion. I normally prefer red wine, but this one was one of my favorites. They even offered wine slushes at the time which we tried and enjoyed. It was really refreshing especially during the hot weather. We got a whipped ricotta and a small meat/cheese board to share. We devoured all of it! The vineyard was beautiful and had both indoor and outdoor seating. The employees were very friendly and very informative of the different wines available. We are definitely going back to try more wine when the weather warms up.

Two weeks ago, I would have given 5 stars. Lovely inside and outside, nice band playing, food and…read morewine were great, service was great. We were there the Saturday the day before Mother's Day - me, my husband, and two kids (6 yo, 18 mo). We sat inside because the weather was gross outside. We went back this past Saturday to take my parents who were in town and love going to wineries. The kids were with us. As we all know, this Memorial Day Weekend had awful weather. It was high 40s and raining sideways. We got there and the person (not sure if server or owner) said we were not allowed to sit inside with the kids. I asked how that could be given our experience to the exact opposite 2 weeks ago? I was informed that it said so on their website. But not to worry! We could sit outside in the frigid, rainy weather with an 18 mo old to eat. There were heaters after all - 8-10 ft above our heads. I checked out the website since apparently it said kids could only sit outside. When you navigate to "visit us" it has a picture of happy kids frolicking in the grapevines. Kids are welcome, enjoy a picnic, etc. etc. Buried within it says that the tasting room and veranda are reserved for adults, and that dogs are not permitted in the tasting room or veranda. So look, I get that some people want to go places and be in a kid-free bubble. I'm a whole adult outside of my kids and will happily go places that are kid-free so long as I have childcare. I'm also a respectful parent and if an establishment prohibits kids, I'm not going to try to take them there. For example, there is a winery near PNC that very explicitly states no children - on their website, on the signs in the parking lot, on signs at the entrance... so we didn't take the kids. But to say families and kids are welcome, to allow us to sit inside without ever mentioning that it was reserved for adults and this was an exception, and then to tell me while the dining room was 75% empty that my 18 mo old had to sit in cold and rainy weather because kids are inconvenient... Not great. Therefore, we didn't stay because I can find somewhere else to have good wine where people can make the empathetic decision to treat my kids like humans.

I haven't been to this winery in a long time but I had a good time as always. I was able to do a…read morewine tasting and I purchased 4 bottles. The service was impeccable. The two ladies were very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned that just started a wine club so I may be purchasing that soon as well. As for the tastings, they gave great portions of wine. We were allowed to pick 6 wines we wanted to try. They have a great variety of sweet, dry and semi sweet. My favorite of all time is the apple cider. My new favorite is a mulled cinnamon brew. The serve the cinnamon brew warm which was great. I also enjoyed the Cabernet. They have great wines. The ambiance was very quaint and aesthetically pleasing. It is a small tasting room with very nice unique decorations. I 100% recommend if you are in the Lambertville, NJ area.

We got there when they first opened and the owner was very nice. It was a small but welcoming…read morespace. They had a few tables to sit at by the window. They had a wine tasting and food pairing menu. I ordered six different flavors from dry to sweet. I ended up loving some of the other flavors and buying them as gifts. I would definitely recommend visiting. We were able to have a personal conversation with the owner at some points. I would absolutely come back!

Would give this place ten stars if I could! This place is wonderful! Wide variety of offerings,…read moredry, sweet, white, red (even dandelion!). Estate grown so all the grapes are local. They offer traditional tastings, flights, glasses and bottles. I'm a dry red drinker but their sangria is absolutely phenomenal!!! Will absolutely be back.

Small but very nice winery. Wines were good and staff/owners knowledgeable of their product. Very…read morenice setting to sit and enjoy their wines either inside or outside.

Unexpected hidden gem! Upon driving into the vineyard I was not expecting live music or being able…read moreto seat comfortably outside while taking in the view of vineyard. We sampled 2 flights - Sparkling and Dry- our mouths were greeted with delightful flavors, so much so we purchased 2 cases since it's unknown when we will be able to return. The Blackberry Sparkling Wine was the best we ever tasted. If anyone is in the area .. stop by and check out the cold and refreshing wine slushies. The staff are very accommodating and if you happen to see Tina Fey .. say hi!

This place is gorgeous and has such potential. But we are wine snobs so the lack of attention to…read moredetail for traditional wine drinkers is frustrating. The vineyard is very pretty, the tasting (flight?) room is historic and very nice. The wines are decent, nothing to write home about but if I had a bottle or glass I'd drink it. The experience, sub par. "Tastings" are offered as flights, so not tastings. On top of that, the flights are set, so you can't choose what you drink. It's just dry or sweet. There is no interaction with the staff to learn about the grapes, origin, how it's made etc etc. true wine drinkers love the traditional experience that this winery just misses the mark on. Flights are served in plastic cups on wooden boards, ok but wasteful. Overall, a disappointment, without some changes this will not be a winery we return to