The Hoboken Girl Team 
This article is sponsored by Halifax.
Hoboken has no shortage of dinner plans, but there’s something extra special about a night out with outdoor dining + skyline views. Combine that with a chef-driven menu built around micro-regional local sourcing, and you get the Halifax experience. A long-time Hoboken staple (celebrating 10 years this month), Halifax is located on the waterside of W Hoboken at 225 River Street. And while Halifax is known for its scenic waterfront location, HG had the chance to see the team’s ingredient-driven, origin-centric cooking process behind the scenes. Read on to learn more about Halifax and its locally-sourced dining experience.
About Halifax
Halifax has been part of the Hoboken dining scene for 10 years, known as W Hoboken’s only premier dining destination with unobstructed river views. Chef Seadon Shouse, who grew up off the grid near Halifax, Nova Scotia, brings that philosophy from his childhood to the restaurant’s coastal menu, which is centered around seasonality, authenticity, and regional sourcing.
One thing we love about Halifax is its hands-on approach. Between the house-made breads (yes, Chef Shouse makes most of the breads, including sourdough, on-site), house-cured meats, smoked specialties, foraged mushrooms, ingredients grown in Shouse’s garden, and local meats + seafood, its origin-centric culinary program is very diverse. However, its use of local farms and sources is also what makes Halifax a unique, scratch-made, hyper-locally fresh culinary experience. (Plus, it’s a great place to hang out, whether you want small plates, apps + drinks, or a full culinary experience)
Farm-to-fork dining is especially important in New Jersey, considering the many opportunities for seasonal, authentically-grown partnerships with farmers + food sources. Halifax is proudly part of this process, working directly with regional farmers, fishermen, producers, and vineyard partners, with many of these relationships spanning over 10 years. The Halifax team shared some of its sourcing partners with HG, including:
- Fossil Farms
- Happy Valley Meat Company (New Jersey and Pennsylvania-based beef)
- Harvest Drop (local produce)
- Local 130 Seafood
- Barnegat Oyster Co.
- Urbana (local hydroponic lettuces and micro-greens)
- Chef’s own garden, foraging, and home-made Montauk Salt
The sources deliver directly to Halifax, and they “focus on the farmer so that they get 100% freshness and nutrition from the food.” This local sourcing enhances the cooking process, with ingredients spending little time in transit, lasting longer, and tasting better.
The Patio, View, + Summer Drinks
In addition to its diverse and delectable menu, Halifax has one of Hoboken’s most scenic waterfront locations. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out or just need a good meal after work, it’s a great spot to visit (especially with the summer breeze). Halifax is embracing the season with new summer sips, including:
- Bay of Fundy Spritz: Includes Fundy Gin (from Nova Scotia), in-house-made Citrus Ole, St. Germain Elderflower, and Peach Long Drink.
- Hudson Spiced Society: Includes Halifax Private Barrel Select Patron Anejo Tequila, Aperol, Lime, Mint + Fresno Peppers.
- Smoked At The Jetty: Includes Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, and Super Foamer.
- The ‘Pear’ Fect Storm: Includes Brugal 1888 Aged Rum, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, and Drambuie.
Planning Your Visit
Between its fresh farm-to-fork eats, in-house-made everything, and beautiful views, Halifax is an HG-approved dining destination. Halifax is located at 225 River Street inside W Hoboken, and is accepting reservations. To book a reservation, visit its website here.
