Ok, having been to 5 or 6 of these events (as guest and photographer) , and being the reticent…read moreskeptic that i am, my conclusion is that this is the most fun, tasteful, coolest, least fraught with expectations way to learn something new, taste a new flavor, and be social with a bunch of cute singletons (thank-you Miss Elliot for expanding my vocab) in an unpretentious and well vetted (read: not icky) setting. I am so looking forward to the upcoming trapeeze class at the piers (OK, immediately get your minds out of the gutter- CIRCUS TRAPEEZE! really...) Ching-ching,

New Jersey Young Professionals is an AMAZING group! Looking to expand your business contacts?…read more Social circle? Dating Circle? Looking for a new job? New Employees? Any or all of these reasons are great reasons to join NJYP! NJYP is a NJ Based Networking group. Events range all over NJ from Bergen County to Monmouth county and everywhere in between. There is a little bit of something for everyone; 4 min friendling, Networking events, speed dating, hiking, singles mingles, foodie events...the list goes on and on! I have found most members to be friendly and approachable. Bottom line is everyone is at an NJYP event for the same reason you are - to get out and make friends and meet new people! Like any social group you will have an occasional character or two, but my personal experience with this group has been overwhelming positive!! Events are very reasonably priced (if not free) to attend. A majority of events will typically include some sort of drink special! Laura Occhipini does a great job of making it affordable all the way around from dues to event costs! I have been a member of NJYP for 4+ years and it has enhanced my life! I have made wonderful long lasting friendships, business contacts as well as a new career opportunity. It has truly been life changing! I am forever trying to recruit new members! If you are not a member you should definitely look into joining, don't delay do it today! You will not be sorry!

I attended one of their events a few years ago. It was poorly organized but affordable. A fast…read moretalking woman was trying to sell something to me and everyone there. People like that should not be allowed to attend their events.

Please read the filtered reviews - those are the ones that are accurate. Hattie must pay to have…read morethe filtered reviews excluded. The five star ones are by her friends. The group is a joke and there is no matchmaking going on. Hattie has either dated the guys already or is friends with them - the guys are basically attending the events because she asks them to otherwise the events would be all female. She is elitist and not interested in her members. She is shady about pricing, charging people different amounts. I agree with all the filtered reviews - the events are pricey, haphazardly planned and full of her guy friends. I stopped going well before my membership was up.

TGL should really be called Hattie's Friends or Six Degrees of Hattie Elliot because when you go…read moreto one of the events you feel like you're hanging with friends: relaxed, unpretentious, fun, stimulating. Although I met a ton of cool, hot, accomplished women at the events (including my beautiful fiance! Note: I still had to cast spells, woo and prod and cajole and impress. Definitely NOT included TGL membership;) I also made some good guy friends. If you're active, engaged and into food and drink i'd definitely recommend checking out TGL!

Alex was a wonderful tour guide and a great asset in assisting me in planning my employers week in…read moreNew York for him and his teenage girls. She curated a tour specifically around the wants and interests of the group. She was flexible and happily changed course when the need arose. We also used her consulting services to buildout the rest of the trip with amazing restaurant recommendations, site seeing, and fun activities. I definitely recommend Alex and her services if you're looking for a fun interactive tour or need some great local recommendations. Thank you, Alex!

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I attended a tea with the Drexel Women in Business organization. The space is elegant! It is or…read morewas a private Women's club. The entrance is street level with a coat room, bathrooms, and a sitting room. The staircase going upstairs is beautiful. There is also an elevator. The event spaces are similar to a parlor. The tea sandwiches and small desserts were delicious. Tea, coffee, soda and wine were also available. The third floor parlor had plenty of room for 6-7 tables. It was easy to hear the speaker. The venue is impeccably clean.

I visited The Acorn Club not in its role as a "premier private women's club," but as the guest of…read morean alumnae and CLE event. A single, small elevator--furnished with a small love-seat bench, which seemed slightly unnecessary and space-stealing for the limited number of floors housed in The Acorn Club--brought us to the second floor and its dining room. The Acorn Club's dining room is absolutely beautiful: especially the blue, damask wallpaper and the glittering chandeliers and wall sconces. The table seats and cloth napkins (both shades of dusky rose) were luxurious to the touch and the table settings were impeccable. Food-wise, the appetizer and dessert stole the show. The butternut squash soup was piping hot, creamy, and delicious--very similar to the version my mother makes for holidays. And the chocolate-and-vanilla mousse garnished with milk and white chocolate shavings was perfect (as was the almond lace cookie I may have also sampled). Meanwhile, the main course of (dry) chicken and (overdressed) salad was only so-so. Service-wise, the servers was a little surlier than you might expect in that setting, but for one of my fellow diners a polite and slightly apologetic response for putting her water glass too far to the center of the table seemed to break the ice enough to allow the server to seem less resentful. We left wondering how one becomes a member of this Club. Unfortunately the website still leaves us wondering.

This private only club has delicious food. It's old world and you're taking care of from the time…read moreyou walk in until when you leave. Don't forget to go downstairs to the shooting range and see how good your firing is . I love their pasta and their mozzarella and tomato salad. My friends had fish and steak . If you're able to get into this club and someone's a member, it's definitely worth the experience. I look forward to coming back.

As the world's leading authority on clams and clamcentric cuisine, I have had the privilege of…read moresampling a myriad of clam dishes from across the globe. However, there is one dish from one single restaurant that stands out as a culinary masterpiece - Clams Casino from Tiro A Segno. This classic dish, with its harmonius blend of flavors and textures, is a testament to the versatility and richness of clams. Before I go into the details of this most amazing dish, I need to recommend that you don't forget that this restaurant has a proper dress code. Men need to dress in a collared shirt and jacket or they will throw you out like the dog you are and send you back to Olive Garden where you belong. This restaurant has a proper four-course meal. My only disappointment that all four courses could not be their Clams Casino. The first bite of this dish is a sensory explosion. The tender, succulent clam meat, nestled in its shell, is perfectly complemented by the crisp, smoky bacon. The dish is further enhanced by the addition of bell peppers and onions that remind me of how my grandmother learned to make this dish while fleeing Mussolini nearly 80 years ago. The garlic and butter provide a rich, savory undertone while the splash of white wine adds a hint of acidity, cutting through the richness and bringing a refreshing lightness to the dish. The presentation of the Clams Casino is also a sight to behold as they are a visual feast served in their shells. I brought home a couple of the empty shells to make Christmas ornaments to help me remember the greatest plate of food that I ever consumed. In conclusion, Clams Casino is a dish that truly celebrates the humble clam and the glorious heritage of Italy. If this plate of Clams Casino existed in 1492, Christopher Columbus would've had no reason to cross the ocean. They also let you shoot guns in the basement.

It was our first time in this place and it didnt disappoint!We ordered Strawberry Cream,Iced coffee…read moreand Coffee& Social Club(The House) and it was all delightfully good.

Woodside neighborhood's small local charming cafe that offers a great drink selections. The Hammer…read moredrink, dedicated to my gym is one of my favorite. The Hammer consists of protein, berries and other nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal pre- and post-workout beverage. My friends and I love their Hammer drink, and I highly recommend their smoothies, açaí, and coffee. A special shout out to the staff as well--they are incredibly sweet and knowledgeable.

Im an every house member and this one is probably my least visited one. The entry is so shady. Like…read morewhy must I solve a mystery and unlock the secret to heaven to get in? I've pressed buttons, called them over the phone, knocked on the door, but 2 out of 2 times, someone coming out has let me in. The aesthetic is nice, very soho. But the ACs kinda don't work. The service is pretty decent. But random floors have been closed every time I've visited. Idk it's not for me. I like the other two better.

Ludlow (aka Soho) House is a lovely private club ensconced in the vicinity of the Lower East Side…read more It opened in 2016 by the owner of the chic English Soho House of London UK. Historically, the 143 year-old building was formerly a gold-leaf factory and high-end funeral parlour. The interior is designed to reflect the gritty, artistic history of the Lower East Side. Upon further exploration, of the club's four stories of rooms, we notice an eclectic mix of vintage pieces mostly salvaged from local vintage and consignment shop finds with unique artwork on display. The plush "Velvet Room" used for private screenings, was inspired by the apartment where Lou Reed and John Cale recorded early music demos, thus "the Velvet Underground" reference. Members are mostly scions of the Arts, Real Estate, and other fortunes. The establishment serves as a quiet escape in the city. The staff are helpful and well versed. As always, Thank you for reading. HRH

I recently moved cross country to Maplewood. Early on I discovered this adorable shop that serves…read morecoffee and brunch on the weekends and has a wonderful assortment of goods for the home. They also have a wide variety of nonalcoholic spirits. I meet with other writing folks regularly on Thursday mornings. Imagine my delight when I found the perfect gift for my daughter's 36th birthday at perch. I'm a regular and in intended to stay that way.

Stumbled in here during one of the coldest days of the year, primarily just to warm up. Had no…read moreexpectations because, like I said, it was cold, they were the closest place to take shelter and I saw a coffee bar. Anyway, since then I've been back 3 more times; once for breakfast and twice for brunch. And while I'm confessing, the two times for lunch were on subsequent days. Yeah, they're that good. Actually, their chicken salad on a croissant is the best I've ever had and in my advanced years I've had a crapload of chicken salad. The have a nice sized coffee bar, decorated beautifully with some pretty delicious looking pastries. I'm on an anti-sweet phase so I'm basing my opinion on only on appearance. Then there's a seating area when you can eat, served by a friendly attentive staff and an adjacent boutique area where you can purchase housewares, clothing and other cool stuff. I'm not in Maplewood all that often, generally when I'm shopping at the equally awesome City Workshop but when I do, I always make sure to hit up Perch. You should too. 1/2 star deduction because they don't offer fake sugar, just that Stevia crap which is gross.