My first time going to the Cloisters. I went with family last week- they went at their pace then…read moresat in the courtyards which had some seating, while I went around at my pace. Good thing I didn't take my boys when they were younger, wouldn't have been for them. A smaller museum compared to the Met but there were still many items to look at. What caught my attention were the details - in the paintings, written books, carved pieces/sculptures (esp the really small ones), tapestries, etc. There were groups having an activity in some areas which blocked us from seeing some of the works of art up close though, like the Unicorn tapestry. I think visits in the spring and summer are better so can enjoy the outdoors. The open courtyards/gardens were lush with greenery and it's nice to spend time out there. The museum has 2 floors. Be ready for going up/down via stairs. It is wheelchair-accessible though I read it is limited. There are a few wheelchairs - free to use, first come-first served. Best to contact them re: the accessible entrance, a shuttle, etc. I learned from another visitor that a staff member has to accompany when taking the elevator. Restrooms are in the lower level, with a wheelchair-accessible one. Took the A train - Dyckman St. station. Entered Fort Tryon Park, then walked uphill a bit then took the stairs (towards the left from the path, steep in some areas). If you have difficulty with stairs, continue on the path or ask about the shuttle.

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.

Such a great museum…read more It's huge, thorough, has tons of famous pieces, and they offer several gift shops. I especially enjoyed their collection on anatomy/fashion. I've never seen mannequins with different body types before!

Fabulous museum! A must see if you're a museum lover like me. Tip: best to visit upon opening…read morehour, as it gets quite busy later in the day. No need to buy tickets online, as they do sell tickets there. But, do plan and set aside a good chunk of time to visit, because this museum is quite large! So much to see and beautiful vast exhibits. This museum held a large collection and we didn't get a chance to explore all, but was able to see our musts. At the time of our visit, Raphael was the special exhibit coming to a close. The exhibit was extensive and interesting, but frustrating because it was over crowded with people. We actually had to bypass many areas, as there were too many people congregated around most of the pieces. Bought some nice souvenirs at their gift shop- Van Gogh neck scarf, beautiful apron, and stickers. Well worth museum visit, we had a great time and they offer a very generous Military discount , thank you!

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.

Quite a pleasant surprise finding a decent winery in NJ. Coming from Napa/Sonoma area I had never…read moretruly appreciated wines in the Jersey / NY area, but the dry rose we tried today was delightful. Maybe it's because it's made with my favorite cab franc grapes and was quite dry - perfect on a hot day. Service was friendly, plenty of seating around the barn outdoors and several areas inside first and second floors. Came here for a July 4th event and it seemed very popular amongst locals.

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".

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.

STOCKTON: Nestled in the Hunterdon County countryside, just up the road from the Delaware River,…read moreThe Federal Twist Vineyard is a charming, family-run winery with a brand-new tasting room. We were graciously invited by Jessica, one of the owners, to experience their dog friendly spaces, and we truly appreciated her hospitality. Leashed pups are welcome at the outdoor patio when it is quieter, and during busier times you can settle into a front-row spot on the lawn to enjoy live music. Their wines are crafted right on the property, and you can choose from tasting flights, glasses, or bottles, plus a tasty menu featuring charcuterie boards. We enjoyed both red and white flights along with a hummus board, all delicious and served by Karen, who made our visit extra special with her attentive service. Do note: during live music and events, you will need to head indoors to order while the pup stays outside. Be sure to check their website and social media for the latest event schedule. A perfect day-trip destination to relax with friends, family, and of course, your four-legged companions.

I have been to Tomasello Winery plenty of times and I have always been pleased. This time was no…read moredifferent. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the staff behind the bar (wish I knew her name). The customer service is impeccable! The staff was very friendly, and attentive! She was very knowledgeable about the wines and gave us a little history about the tasting. We chose to do two tastings (you can choose 6 wines) so we intentionally chose different wines so that we could broaden our horizon. The wines were great. All tasty however, some did not sit well with my pallet. I really like that they offer oyster crackers to eat while you are tasting the wine to clean you pallet prior to the next tasting. I wish some other wineries would do that. If your pallet is clear prior to tasting different wines you will really be able to identify all of the notes of the different wines. The ambiance was nice as always. Tomasello Winery in Lambertville, NJ is a small quaint tasting room in the middle of old town Lambertville. There isn't much room however, the small space offers a more intimate tasting experience. Overall, it was a great experience. I especially enjoyed all of their ciders particularly the apple cider and watermelon cider. I was able to take some bottles home as well. I thought it was really nice and sweet for the lady to hold our bottles while we went shopping in the town so that we would not have to carry our bottles from store to store. They were heavy bottles so that would have been impossible and not enjoyable. We had a great time and we will be back soon! Please check out Tomasello Winery if you are in the Lambertville area. You will not regret it. Cheers!

The Memorial Day weekend turned to be a very gloomy one in the Lambertville NJ area. Tired of the…read morerain we ventured into Tomasello's Winery tasting room and Kathleen greeted us. Kathleen immediately made us Californians right at home, and the place was unassuming and comfortable. We did the flight tasting of the various and ended up buying a bottle of the Cab Franc and the Petit Verdot...both paired well with Monday's grilling. Thank you, Kathleen, see ya next time we are in the area!

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.