Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Edison

"The River Café is one of Brooklyn’s most iconic restaurants, and it is known for its legendary location and award-winning, classic New American menu. The finest, freshest, and often rare ingredients are used to create spectacular dishes such as the Mushroom Wellington or Coquelet. The brunch menu boasts special treats, including the Waffle Eggs Benedict."

"Known around the world for its culinary experience, this establishment serves a classic New American menu with sweeping views of the city from its cozy spot under the Brooklyn Bridge. Suggested Attire: Suit Jackets Required (for real this time!)"

"The freshest seafood is prepared using simple techniques to highlight the fish's best qualities. Broken down into "Almost Raw," "Barely Touched" and "Lightly Cooked" the menu reflects the preparations of the fish. Price: $165 four-course prix-fixe ($93 for three courses at lunch); $198 Le Bernardin tasting menu ($293 with wine pairing); $228 chef's tasting menu ($373 with wine pairings)."

"Le Bernardin has become a New York institution since the day it opened back in 1986. Since then the restaurant has evolved under the leadership of Maguy Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert, and the tasting menus are elevated by the sophisticated wine pairing options. Le Bernardin at 155 West 51st Street"

"The Brooklyn Brewery is Brooklyn's premiere craft microbrewery and one of the most renowned microbreweries in the United States, originally founded in 1988 by Steve Hindy and Tom Potter. Today, the brewery is known for its flagship pre-Prohibition-style Brooklyn Lager, along with favorites such as its hop-forward Brooklyn East IPA, unique Sorachi Ace Saison, and Shackmeister Ale, exclusively available at Shake Shack restaurants throughout the United States. Brewery tours and tastings are offered each Saturday on the hour between 1:00pm and 5:00pm, elaborating on the brewery's operations at their Williamsburg facility."

"Take the L to Williamsburg and hop off at Bedford Ave and you’ll be just a couple blocks from Brooklyn Brewery. The craft brewer hosts a small batch tour that’s a must at just $18 for two hours of drinking and learning (the kind you'll actually enjoy). Book ahead—or prepare yourself for around-the-block lines if you wait—and you’ll get four very generous tastings (plus a glass that's yours to keep) of just-tapped varieties like their flagship Brooklyn Lager and farmhouse Sorachi Ace Saison, as well as seasonal pours like Brooklyn Summer Ale."

"WilliamsburgThe Brooklyn Lager is pretty iconic at this point. It’s probably the most recognized beer coming out of New York City right now, so if you’ve had any New York beer, chances are you’ve sipped this. But Brooklyn Brewery’s Williamsburg brewhouse has so much more to offer like a snappy classic pilsner, a non-alcoholic Special Effects, and their brewer’s perfect take on summer hard seltzer, Brooklyn Spritz.How to order:Pre-order or stop by the brewery"

"A Tribeca classic, for good reason: Bubby’s serves fancy comfort food, including decadent pancakes, a solid matzah ball soup, and a great burger, plus top-notch pies. Prices are definitely steeper than at a diner, but the sunny space and high-quality ingredients are a step above. There’s also a location in the Meatpacking area, but the Tribeca outpost is far more family-friendly."

"Employing sour cream in place of milk—well, that and a James Beard recipe as their base. Also available in a sourdough variety, Bubby’s takes on comfort food classic flavors such as Nutella with concord grape jam, fried chicken with bourbon maple syrup, and more."

"Circa Brewing is another stop on our Brooklyn Brewery and Distillery Tour and you’re going to love it. Not only do they feature 12-tap lines of carefully crafted draft beer, all of which is brewed on premises, but it’s gorgeous. The oak bar has views of the stainless steel apparatus in which the beer is made."

"Acclaimed French chef Daniel Boulud, known for upscale New York City eateries Daniel and Café Boulud, shows diners his more casual side with...Read More"

"The Box is Manhattan’s answer to Paris’ debaucherous Moulin Rouge, and is known as much for its curious variety shows as for its drinks and dance floor. Shows start from 1am and have included in the past such audacious displays as experimental martial arts, choreographed nude dancing, and a surprise Pussy Riot performance. Since opening in 2007, The Box has been preceded by its anything-goes reputation, and is now a forbidden staple of NYC nightlife."

"Slam poetry has become a sensation over the past few years or so. Nuyorican is a small gem amongst locals and poet lovers alike, where people come to pour their hearts out through poetry readings, and slam. Founded in 1973 by writer and poet Miguel Algarin, Nuyorican has risen to fame through numerous awards, including Best Spoken Word Venue by the New York Press."

"Tip: Besides the one-and-only Broadway Theater, other theaters of interest to many visitors are the famous 1970s disco, Studio 54 and Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall. Broadway Theater District information."

"One of the best things to do in Brooklyn for arts and culture lovers is checking out a show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, or BAM. This performing arts venue is famous for its’ cutting edge and avant-garde performances. The original structure was built in 1861 for the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn in Brooklyn Heights but burnt to the ground in 1903."

"The Brooklyn Academy of Music, or “BAM,” is one of the most remarkable artistic establishments in all of New York. Many creative geniuses and influential figures have appeared here. Since its opening in 1861, BAM has set a great tone for this borough as an area of serious cultural value."

"New York’s most iconic sight, and one of the most recognized structures on the planet, The Statue of Liberty needs no introduction. However, after a five-year wait, the Statue of Liberty Museum opened recently, which gives culture-seekers the chance to experience a side of the statue they’ve never seen before. Discover the events that led up to its creation, experience over 130 years of the statue’s history, and even touch a copper replica of the Lady Liberty’s face."

"Auf Liberty Island hat das neue Statue of Liberty Museum eröffnet. Es bringt einige Neuheiten nach Liberty Island, um das Erlebnis rund um die Freiheitsstatue für die Besucher noch spannender und interessanter zu gestalten."

"Housed in an old still-operating speakeasy frequently visited by famous mobsters like John Gotti and Al Capone in the past, the Museum of the American Gangster digs into the American mob’s roots, offering visitors a wide collection of memorabilia. Visitors to the museum will get a guided tour (included in the ticket,) which leads you past highlights like bullets from the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre, John Dillinger’s death masks, vintage automatic shotguns, and storied of famous mobsters. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors."

"Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong and his wife, Lucille, called this modest home in Corona, Queens home; now, it functions as a museum that celebrates the musician’s life and legacy. The house is a national landmark that is owned by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and displays rare photographs, sound recordings, and personal memorabilia that belonging to Armstrong, including his gold trumpet."