Don't Miss Waterside this Weekend

Have you been to Waterside in North Bergen, NJ.  (Okay, I realize it's in Hudson County; but this is really a North Jersey blog - I just liked the name Berge County Tonight.) Anyway, it used to be called Frank's Waterside (I think because Sen. Frank Lautenberg used to be a partner in the restaurant with the previous owners - but don't quote me on that.)  The new Waterside has experienced a little facelift, a new menu and new owners; and because of this a new crowd has started nesting there.  You can expect a good mix of ages, but this crowd definitely has a hip/trendy feel to it. 

Earlier this year The Record gave Waterside a Three Star excellent rating in it's April 9, 2010 review.  We at Bergen County Tonight would considering pushing it to Four Stars.  Here's what you can expect to find when you visit:  it's huge place with a tiered dining room and a magnificent view overlooking the Hudson River into New York.  The food is with-out-a-doubt better than average for the area.  Depending on the season, they have a large outdoor seating area sometimes complete with a DJ.  On the weekends, you'll probably find lots of pretty people eating, laughing and enjoying some of the music.

I do believe that Waterside would benefit from the kind of entertainment that vocalists Josh & Liza offer at Sanzari's New Bridge Inn, but what we heard there was fine and will appeal to many people.

Ladies, if you decide to go this weekend, bring a wrap if you want to check out the outside patio.  It gets cold and windy near the water and there's always a good-looking guy (or two) out there smoking a cigarette or drinking a Scotch.

Two Top Choices Tonight...

For those of you that up for something a little wild...  I heard that the past few Fridays at Dragonfly in Carlstadt have been filled with craziness.  Tonight the music will be hosted by DJ Richie Rydell.  Dragonfly is a big indoor/outdoor bar and lounge.  To give you an idea of what the scene is like - they recently had the Naked Cowboy from Time Square host Bikini Bull Riding night complete with loud music and a mechanical bull.  They used to have the bull every Wednesday night...  the rumor is, it's making a comeback.  A word to the wise: This is a younger crowd.  Old folks - you've been warned.

Tonight is also a good night for Sanzari's New Bridge Inn in New Milford.  (Hint, hint: this has been a secret Bergen County hot spot for the North Jersey elite this past summer and my guess is that they are just getting started.)  This place is really for young and old, but leaning to the more sophisticated side.  According to my sources, the crowd has been getting better, better every weekend.  The reason: Great, reasonably priced Italian food and fantastic live music by Josh and Liza from A-List Entertainment Co.  They are über-talented vocalists that light up the place with the perfect music choices that span from Sinatra's era to today's hits.  According to the hostess at Sanzari's, Josh and Liza play almost every Friday and Saturday.  Trust me: If you haven't heard these guys yet, you do not know what your missing.  This is not your run-of-the-mill live restaurant entertainment.  This is infinitely more special.  PS - Call ahead and ask to be seated on the bar side of the restaurant.