{"id":72516,"date":"2023-06-18T22:37:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T02:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=72516"},"modified":"2023-06-18T22:38:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T02:38:11","slug":"our-visit-to-blu-on-the-hudson-something-special-is-happening-in-weehawken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/72516\/our-visit-to-blu-on-the-hudson-something-special-is-happening-in-weehawken\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Visit to Blu on the Hudson: Something special is happening in Weehawken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling from Astoria to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Weehawken,_New_Jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weehawken<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has not been on our list of Sunday drives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blu on the Hudson is now at the top of that list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I lived for a short time in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/19056\/things-to-do-in-hoboken-nj\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoboken<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> never thinking I would live in NJ.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing up on Long Island Jersey was our neighbor we drove through. It was filled with cows and really good tomatoes. At least that was in my 8 yr. old image.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, there were the movies and stereotypes. Big hair, jersey accents yet not unlike kids growing up on Long Island our dream was to live in Manhattan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Jersey had the better view<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I love the NY skyline. There is something special about seeing it from Jersey.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many great things about New Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72528\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72528 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg\" alt=\"Our Visit to Blu on the Hudson\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72528 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg\" alt=\"Our Visit to Blu on the Hudson\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-315x420.jpeg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> Now I love the NY skyline. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoboken is the birthplace of Frank Sinatra.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weehawken is in Hamilton. My history lessons have been coming from Musicals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The infamous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/americanexperience\/features\/duel-alexander-hamilton-and-aaron-burrs-duel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">duel of Hamilton and Burr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is commemorated just outside of Blu on the Hudson.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of my tastings are in Manhattan, some in Brooklyn, Queens and some on LI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea that NYC has the best restaurants has been expanding and any town in the USA has become the hottest food town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully we see some amazing chefs everywhere just with lower rent.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72527\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72527 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg\" alt=\"Visit to Blu on the Hudson\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72527 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg\" alt=\"Visit to Blu on the Hudson\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-315x420.jpeg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> Blu on the Hudson. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Brunch at Blu on the Hudson<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled in Weehawken, New Jersey, Blu on the Hudson captivates with its stunning 30,000-square-foot space, offering a breathtaking backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. This American restaurant is a true beauty to behold. Check out their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bluonthehudson\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more pics and reels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosta Gianopoulos, Blu Hospitality group created this extensive seafood-forward restaurant featuring a&nbsp;Raw Bar&nbsp;and&nbsp;Crudo,&nbsp;Appetizers,&nbsp;Homemade Pastas, selections of&nbsp;Land &amp; Sea, and a world-class Steak Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72518\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72518 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-Weehawken.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson Weehawken\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72518 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-Weehawken.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson Weehawken\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-Weehawken.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-Weehawken-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-Weehawken-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-Weehawken-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Blu on the Hudson is a gorgeous 30,000-square-foot American restaurant. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Chef Juan Carlos &#8220;JC&#8221; Ortega (formerly of BR Guest Hospitality&#8217;s Blue Fin, Blue Water Grill, and most recently Catch Steak)&nbsp;brought his many talents to Weehawken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many beautiful options for A PERFECT Brunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Cocktails<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brunch signature cocktails&nbsp;are offered and are difficult to choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had to try Oil&nbsp;on the Skin&nbsp;(Aperol, strawberry, grapefruit, prosecco).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful and delicious.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72520\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72520 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-NJ.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson in NJ\" width=\"500\" height=\"827\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72520 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-NJ.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson in NJ\" width=\"500\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-NJ.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-NJ-181x300.jpeg 181w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-NJ-254x420.jpeg 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> Blu on the Hudson Black Truffle Bloody Mary. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mike did the Blu on the Hudson Black Truffle Bloody Mary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Served in a tall, tapered pint glass, stunning as well as light and refreshing. Come on\u2026Black Truffles!!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love Brunch. Festive and an ideal way to finish a weekend with friends.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing many brunches in my life it\u2019s a challenge to find more than eggs and French toast.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blu on the Hudson has a menu offering much more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Sushi Rolls<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We started with now one of my favorite sushi rolls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blu Roll. Bluefin toro, spicy lobster, and avocado. AMAZING.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72521\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72521 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-New-jersey.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson in New jersey\" width=\"600\" height=\"219\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72521 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-New-jersey.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson in New jersey\" width=\"600\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-New-jersey.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-New-jersey-350x128.jpeg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> The Sushi Rolls. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mike ordered the Steak Frites which are one of Blu\u2019s featured items. Doing the Blue twist.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that world-class Steak Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After one bite we knew this was true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truffle Cream Spinach. Yup. More black truffles. Yummmm.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72522\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72522 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-New-jersey.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken New jersey\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72522 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-New-jersey.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken New jersey\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-New-jersey.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-New-jersey-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-New-jersey-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-New-jersey-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> the Steak Frites. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>The Mafaldin Cacio E Pepe&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had pasta.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not just any pasta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mafaldin Cacio E Pepe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, this simple dish came to grand popularity a few years ago and is here to stay.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blu\u2019s twist\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft egg, aged Pecorino, black truffles.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72524\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72524 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ.jpeg\" alt=\"Visit to Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken NJ\" width=\"500\" height=\"588\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72524 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ.jpeg\" alt=\"Visit to Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken NJ\" width=\"500\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ-255x300.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ-357x420.jpeg 357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> The Pasta. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything that takes Cacio E Pepe to another level. Yes, to Black Truffles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have had many dishes while taking this culinary journey. A handful that I can\u2019t stop raving about.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food memory is where dreams are made. The kind of memory that crosses my mind and stays until my cravings are satisfied.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blu on the Hudson did it with this dish. I can still taste it now. And the craving is real.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Space<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is the food special but the d\u00e9cor and environment are also outstanding.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great place to gather for a special occasion or an intimate meal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little about space.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HUGE!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor space overlooking that Manhattan view.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72525\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72525 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ.jpeg\" alt=\"Our Visit to Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken NJ\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72525 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ.jpeg\" alt=\"Our Visit to Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken NJ\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Our-Visit-to-Blu-on-the-Hudson-in-Weehawken-NJ-315x420.jpeg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> The space. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main dining is great for large parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booths to side for a more intimate dining.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap around bar space for all those specialty cocktails. A mixologist&#8217;s dream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps living in Astoria and dining in Manhattan we have come accustomed to tight surroundings. Making the most of square footage and dropping as many 2 tops in what they call intimate. Which reality says jampacked.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space is so refreshing and perhaps can only be found in Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72517\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72517 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72517 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg\" alt=\"Blu on the Hudson\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blu-on-the-Hudson-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> The Bar. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Something special is happening in Weehawken.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s called Blu on the Hudson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make reservations although Blu on the Hudson has only been here for 4 months it seems to be THE place to be. You do not want to miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking that drive to Weehawken and Blu on the Hudson is one of the reasons to visit beautiful New Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope to be back soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to read more of our latest reviews? Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/72503\/our-boat-tour-sightseeing-cruise-in-nyc-no-better-way-to-see-mannhatan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our boat tour sightseeing cruise in NYC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling from Astoria to Weehawken has not been on our list of Sunday drives.&nbsp; Blu on the Hudson is now at the top of that list. I lived for a short time in Hoboken never thinking I would live in NJ.&nbsp; Growing up on Long Island Jersey was our neighbor we drove through. 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