Landmark Hospitality’s private lounge sits atop Hudson House and offers three tiers of membership. The club has seating at the bar, tables, couches and a rooftop deck, with views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan.
The members-only Stork Club—the latest project of Landmark Hospitality, owned by the Cretella family—opened in Jersey City, N.J. June 7, New Jersey Monthly Magazine reported. It joins the Landmark Club concept, which comprises similar memberships for other Landmark properties.
The Stork Club lounge is a penthouse bar that sits atop Landmark’s wedding venue, Hudson House, New Jersey Monthly reported. It offers seating at the bar, tables, couches and a rooftop deck, with views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan. Members can indulge in recreations of the original Stork Club’s artisanal cocktails, as well as wines by the bottle or glass, a small-bites menu, and maybe a spin on the dance floor, accompanied by a jazz pianist.
Nostalgically styled in tribute to the fabled Stork Club that ruled Manhattan gossip columns from 1929 to 1965, it aims to be a relaxation station, New Jersey Monthly reported. The club is open to all Landmark Club members as well as Port Liberte residents who dine at Felina Steak, Landmark’s new restaurant downstairs.
Felina Steak offers the creative, contemporary Italian sensibility of its sister, Felina in Ridgewood, which has repeatedly landed on NJM’s annual 30 Best Restaurants list, the outlet reported.
“Felina Steak was created with Jersey City tastes in mind,” said Maddy Cretella, Landmark’s Director of Engagement and Marketing. “It’s modern Italian, sophisticated and fun.”
Landmark Club’s members-only experiences at other Landmark properties include harvest dinners at the Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station (set to reopen by late summer) and a cigar lounge at the Logan Inn, just across the Delaware River from Lambertville, in New Hope, Pa., New Jersey Monthly reported.
Maddy’s dad, Frank Cretella, who started Landmark with her mom, Jeanne Cretella, over 20 years ago, said, “Our goal has always been to make our loyal guests feel valued and loved. Now we can honor them with deluxe experiences just for them.”
Why join the private club? “Simple,” said Maddy. “Social clubs are about making connections for friendship, career and romance. Also, in Jersey City and nearby, most people live in apartments. With a membership, Stork Club is your own penthouse lounge with a view.”
Landmark Club membership is available at three tiers; the first, entry-level Liberty, is for under-30s and artists. Maddy added, “Every level extends benefits, invitations to parties and special events, and the ability to bring guests. Liberty [level] gets two [guests], Social gets four and Memorymaker gets six per visit. Your friends are going to absolutely adore you.”
Membership requires initiation and an annual fee, New Jersey Monthly reported. “The way I think of it,” Maddy said, “Landmark Club costs no more than a nice gym membership. Don’t your social life and career path deserve to get in shape, too?”
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