Such cute and cozy cabin, lumber jack esthetic, makes you feel like you're in cabin somewhere…read more I've been to a few places like this, the staff were helpful and kind. The place offers other activities like over sized jenga and ping pong. They have like a small snack area, the place does the job of hatch throwing they offer like two varieties of axes.

My wife wanted to do something different + local for our baby shower and we decided on Stumpy's…read more Went super well! Monica, Josh, and PJ were very accommodating, knowledgable on how we could arrange the venue, and made the day of the event smooth as possible. They have a great setup with Capital Craft next door if you need to have food catered. Will definitely be coming back to enjoy more axe throwing in a smaller group.

Decided to get my college friends together for something fun and different. We are all in our late…read more60s and, I would say, pretty intelligent and open to new challenges. I had done escape rooms before but this one really forced me (us) to work together and think outside the box. The design of the room, Pierson's Mansion is the one we chose, was full of intelligent clues and hidden meanings. Alone, I would have taken 5 hours to escape. Together we were so close to finishing on time. We would have if we listened to any of the clues offered. You get six. But of course, we thought we could succeed without them. It meant our ultimate demise. It wasn't easy but with ten brains we almost did it! I cannot recommend this activity and location enough. Our host Matt was polite and helpful. Be sure to do this with your friends. You'll have fun and learn which of your friends are smarter than you! Scott V.

Hate to leave a bad review but I've done escape rooms all over the country and this one in Edison…read morewas BAD. Everything from check in to leaving was rude. The girl that greeted us couldn't be bothered and the guy checking us out came into the room 8 mins after time expired and chastised us for still being there. Well, you didn't come get us so we just stayed. Then he accused us of taking a physical clue item when he just didn't look hard enough inside the cabinet. Now onto the escape room itself. It's a great theme and the decor was good. But it's clear the room has been around for awhile because everything is old and not everything worked seamlessly. Many of the puzzles involved pushing buttons that have been slammed on over and over again through repeated use. They failed to register so we had issues releasing the clue even though we were playing the game properly. Two of the games were like this which ate up so much time. They give unlimited clues which is great but their system sucked. They had no idea where we were in the escaping process and kept giving us clues we already solved. They can't hear us (or maybe they pretended not to) so it was one way communication. We would wave at the camera and it would take several minutes for someone to type in a clue. Again, so much wasted time. Overall, I would not recommend this place. There has to be better escape rooms in New Jersey right?

So much fun. We hosted our holiday party here with a large group, many of whom had never thrown…read morebefore. Everyone from teens to grandparents had an absolute blast. Alex M was an incredible coach. His instruction was clear, encouraging, and it was impressive to see how quickly everyone improved. We played several different team games, and everyone stayed involved the entire time. Highly recommend this place for a fun night out or a team event.

Instructors are great, place is very fun and perfect for large groups. There are other games…read morebesides axe throwing so people that don't want to partake in the main activity can wander off and play other stuff. This is BYOB and you can also bring your own food.

We did both the rooms and they were very well done! Everyone is extremely friendly and love what…read morethey do. The rooms are set up to make you think and are different in their own way. Highly recommend them!

I have been to more then a dozen escape rooms in DE, NJ, and PA…read more This one takes the cake! We did the Dragon Castle and in the first ten minutes there was a puzzle solution that is now #1 on my list of neat physical solutions to a puzzle! The rest of the room was excellent quality. The entire room sucked you into the theme very well. The quality of props, puzzle pieces, and decorations were fantastic. The pacing was just right, the puzzles were the perfect difficulty. You were never overwhelmed with things you didn't need to use yet. I think the best part was that this was not just a room of keys and locks, there were physical puzzles which were outstanding! We were a smaller group, my two pre-teens who had a few escape rooms of lesser quality under their belt, and their newbie Grandma. Everyone had a blast! Can't wait to try the other rooms.

Forget about doing this as a date night going on a random Tuesday afternoon when nobody is there is…read moreabsolutely the best experience ever!! You get the entire location to yourself and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. The Ama was helping us through throughout the process and changing our axis and weapons because we chose the premium package. Definitely get the premium package because you'll get to try every weapon on their wall and you'll need arm strength to throw some of them and others are really light and just fun to toss around! Everything is BYO so you can bring food drinks, snacks whatever you would like with you, but they also do sell some snacks and beverages on site. I would definitely like to see this at night and lively, but I'm glad that our first experience was with nobody around!

Will was a great instructor! The place was not crowded at all on a Friday night, which was nice!…read more It was a chill vibe, which made it comfortable for Axe throwing. They offer a set of other cool 'toys' to throw for an additional $10 for the hour, I would recommend them! They make the experience a bit more fun!

This was a lot of fun! I went as part of a team building event w/ my team, and it was a really…read moreinformative and fun experience. The chefs on staff were all very knowledgeable, friendly, and informative - great educational content during the demonstration of knife skills, followed by a great opportunity to practice hands on with live tutorials! Everyone there was also just really great about getting stuff we needed, answering questions, stepping in where appropriate. One part I definitely appreciated was putting the chicken on the hot plate in the oven after grilling, to ensure everything was fully cooked! Our experience there was inspired by Korean BBQ, and everything was tasty and fun to prepare. All the food was delicious as well, and we made enough to take home a bit! Definitely recommend for a group outing, lots of fun! Oh, they also had accommodations for dietary restrictions, which I can definitely appreciate.

Hudson Table, PRINCETON -- Wednesday evening with friends for a HANDS-ON class themed "French…read moreSeafood Feast." It was far more hands-on than I expected, but absolutely terrific fun! We were provided with everything we needed in perfectly measured amounts, and the cookware, bowls, trays, and utensils were magnificent. Best of all, we didn't have to clean up a single thing -- there was staff for that -- which, in my mind, qualifies as luxurious cooking! This was a true cooking lesson for people of all skill levels. Hudson Table also offers Chef's Counter events (similar to a chef's tasting where they cook and serve you), Chef's Competition dinners and brunches (like the TV shows where two chefs receive the same basket of ingredients and separately create three-course meals for diners to judge), public dining events, children's classes, and private events. The three chefs were exceptionally kind, with Chef Shreve leading the evening's class. He began with a quick demonstration on proper knife handling and vegetable cutting techniques that proved useful not only for our prep that night, but for every future cooking session as well. I was especially awed by Chef Bryan, who managed to rescue a failed egg white whip that refused to reach stiff peaks or that cloud-like texture -- and then revived a stubborn egg yolk and sugar mixture that simply would not ribbon properly. In my own kitchen, I would have tossed everything out and started over! Instead, our Lemon Soufflé with Vanilla Bean and Lavender Crème Anglaise emerged absolutely perfect. Personally, I loved having three skilled professional chefs nearby to answer questions. I've cooked for 50 years but have never had formal culinary training, so I took every opportunity to absorb whatever knowledge I could. It was fantastic. Thanks, also, to Chef Steph for all her attention and helpfulness. The other dishes were very good, though Hudson Table is still relatively new to the area, and everyone is clearly still settling in. It appeared the chefs may not have worked with these printed recipes before, and a few of the instructions seemed to be missing -- such as covering the pot after adding live mussels to the steaming bouillabaisse. From family experience, I know that without a lid, the mussels take far too long to open and can easily become rubbery from overcooking. There were also one or two ingredients the staff had to scramble to locate. Even so, the chefs were fabulous leaders in the kitchen and capably guided all 16 to 20 participants through the evening. I should also add that the ingredients in every dish were top quality and measured with precision. Five friends and I were so impressed that we already booked reservations for the Chef's Counter event in two weeks. Bring it on! So, here's the menu rundown: * Frisée & Endive Salad with Brioche Croutons, Goat Cheese, Pears, and Dijon Vinaigrette Fresh, balanced, and lovely. * Mussel & Halibut Bouillabaisse with Toasted Baguette This recipe needs a little tweaking. We found the broth somewhat underwhelming in flavor. When I make bouillabaisse at home, guests literally fill cups to take the broth home -- or stand in my kitchen dunking crusty Italian bread into the pot until not a drop remains. * Lobster Tail Thermidor A rich, classic preparation with excellent use of cognac and lobster stock. Very indulgent by today's standards... but DEEEELICIOUS. * Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille Another recipe that could benefit from a small adjustment. The eggplant cubes were still somewhat undercooked even after nearly an hour of roasting. Simply stirring the vegetables two or three times during roasting would redistribute the liquid collecting at the bottom of the pan and help prevent the top layer from drying out while ensuring more even cooking. * Lemon Soufflé with Vanilla Bean and Lavender Crème Anglaise FAAAABULOUS. No photos of this dessert because it disappeared too quickly -- but it will absolutely star at my next dinner party!

Escape rooms, puzzles, and games are one of my kinks. What can I say, I love me some adrenaline and…read morecompetition. The two of us went to the Amazing Escape Room in Green Brook for the first time. It's located in a shopping plaza on Route 22 with plenty of parking available. They have 5 different rooms to choose from with varying levels of difficulty. All rooms are private so it's just you and your party - no strangers. You book a room and time slot on their website. It's $33 per person with a maximum of 8 people. There's a $3 booking fee per person as well as state tax. One major con is that they have a 4 person minimum on weekends (Friday 3pm-Sunday 3pm). You can still play with less than 4 people, BUT you're going to have to pay a flat rate of $132 no matter what. I'm not a fan of that at all. Our reservation was for 5pm on Saturday. We were greeted by Erick, who was also our gamemaster. He checked us in and explained all of the rules. We did the Illusionist (magician theme), which had a 40% escape rate. You have one hour to escape. The room wasn't anything fancy or high-tech like some other ones, but still very creative and challenging. It was dim, so we had to use our phone flashlights at times. Erick was very helpful, patient, and had great communication with us during the entire game! You get 3 clues that are provided on a screen. He gave us bonus hints when we were struggling, which we appreciated. He even extended our time by a few minutes. For the most part, I thought that the puzzles and clues flowed well together. We wasted too much time on one puzzle that could have been executed better, but oh well! Sadly, we did not escape... we were 3 challenges away :( It was still a lot of fun! They do offer 50% off if you want to try the same room another time as a redemption. After you play, you can take photos in front of their backdrop with funny props. If you're looking for a fun team-building activity, I definitely recommend escape rooms! Just choose the right people and don't lose your cool ;)

Fairly good escape room. We were in the middle of the last challenge which we had already solved…read morewhen the staff walked in 1min early, so I'm going to count it as an escape. Pros: -quite a few different challenges in the room -they provide the clues on a screen which is helpful. Some rooms verbally deliver clue and I can't always hear -lots of parking Cons -they have quite a few things that look like clues but are not part of the game (like padlocks that serve no purpose). They do tell you upfront that stuff which has a pink sticker is not part of the game but we all forgot that by the time the action started, so we blew a lot of time

Venue by Supreme is a very nice event space in downtown South River. The space is perfect for…read moreintimate gatherings of parties under 100 people. It's nicely appointed with nice lighting and 6 flat screens for photo montages. The staff were professional and accommodating. We attended a first birthday party. There's space for dancing and a DJ. All in all of you're looking for a space for a party anniversary, small sweet 16 birthday parties that's reasonably priced Venue is a place you should consider.