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.’
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
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
Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia, Tuscany, Italy 2021
this well-structured sangiovese is racy with black cherry, blueberry, violet flavors and firm tannins, moderate acidity and a mouthwatering fruity finish.
glass $19
bottle $72
Médoc, Chateau de Noaillac, Bordeaux, France 2015
this left bank blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon & petit verdot is drinking in its prime! Its full of character with dense black currant and cherry fruits, cedar, tobacco and a wonderful silky complex finish
glass $15
bottle $56
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
