Our story begins with one of Jersey City’s most notable residents, Cornelius Van Vorst who enjoyed local
fame for his generous hospitality, as well as for his lush and exotic garden. However, the most notable
attribute of Van Vorst’s residence was a slab of marble that served as the ‘step’ from his kitchen down to this
lavish display of horticulture.
This ‘slab’ held great significance. Prior to its Jersey City dwelling, it served as the pedestal of a statue of
England’s King George III that fell to citizens revolt, a historic moment during America’s road to
independence, thus earning its title as ‘a cornerstone of liberty.’
seedlip grove 42, almond chai syrup, cinnamon simple, pear, lemon
$11
peach please
white peach, black tea syrup, lemon, mint infused water, lemon & lime bubbles
$11
st. agrestis na "phony negroni"
classic or mezcal
$12
tost non-alcoholic rosé
glass 7
bottle 21
Bucha Bae Cold Brew Kombucha
seasonal flavors
$10
Beers
Draft
902 brewing, chilltown crusher, pilsner-lager $8
kitchen step, tangerine crush, ipa $8
Bottles & Cans
non-alcoholic: athletic 'wild run' ipa $6
down east cider $7
stella artois lager $8
allagash white $8
battello brew, tangerine ipa $6
brix city 'just another double ipa' $9
guinness x brooklyn, ‘fonio’ , stout, ny $9
Rosé & Sparkling
Chateau de Peyrassol Rosé
the nose is fine & elegant releasing long aromas of white-fleshed fruit, citrus & white flowers; the palate is straight forward and clean, delicate and lively.
glass $12
bottle $44
Cava Sparkling Rosé, Anna Codorniu, Saint Sadurni D’anoia, Spain
glass $14
bottle $52
Prosecco, Isotta Manzoni, Veneto, Italy NV
glass $12
bottle $45
Champagne, Louis de Sacy 'Originel' Brut, France NV
crisp and refreshing, displaying pineapple & melon aromas, with bright tropical notes and a long citrus finish
glass $12
bottle $44
Albariño, Pazo das Bruxas, Rias Baixas, Spain 2023
produced by one of Spain's renowned wine producers, Familia Torres; a light-medium bodied wine with intense floral aromas and delicious ripe citrus notes on the palate.
glass $16
bottle $59
Pinot Gris, Te Pa, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022
this 100% sustainably estate grown wine is medium bodied, well balanced with beautiful aromas and palate of jasmine, poached pears, ripe nectarines, vanilla & spice
glass $14
bottle $52
Chablis, Domaine Laroche, ‘St. Martin’, Burgundy, France, 2022
made by a top burgundy producer, this mineral & citrus driven organic chardonnay has crisp apple notes,
excellent acidity and remarkable finesse
glass $19
bottle $72
Chardonnay, Battello, California NV
our ‘house’ white, a partnership between our sister restaurant, Battello & Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley; slight hint of neutral oak blends seamlessly with fresh green apple
glass $12
bottle $44
Reds
Pinot Noir, ‘Kitchen Step’, Central Coast, Monterey CA 2018
designed exclusively for our restaurant through a partnership with Scheid Family Wines, this amazing pinot noir from Monterey is super ripe, with intense flavors of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry; some oak aging adds a hint of oak and earth on the finish
glass $12
bottle $44
Malbec, Bodegas Escorihuela “1884” Single Vineyard, Mendoza, Argentina 2022
an organic, unoaked, juicy malbec packed with ripe berries, plum, and dark chocolate flavors that flow continuously over the palate
glass $15
bottle $56
Médoc, Chateau Fourcas Dupré, Bordeaux, France 2014
this left bank blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc & petit verdot is drinking in its prime! rich, yet fresh with well structured and harmonious balance of fruits, tannins, and earthy undertones.
glass $19
bottle $72
Cabernet Sauvignon, Battello, California NV
a partnership with our sister restaurant, Battello, and Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley; aromas of blackberry, black cherry and caramel; juicy flavors of plum and blackberry; well-balanced with good acidity, soft tannins and a smooth finish
