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There’s a new speakeasy opening on April 1st in Jersey City. No. 75 is located at 75 Montgomery Street inside Taste of North China, a Chinese restaurant. Owners Wendy + Brian chatted with The Hoboken Girl about their vision for the space and what guests can expect. Read on for more about No. 75, Jersey City’s newest speakeasy.
About No. 75
Owners Wendy + Brian have lived in Jersey City for six years and have backgrounds in corporate America. They said that their shared passion for hospitality drew them into the industry.
As for the space’s name and vibe, they said, “’No. 75′ is named after the building’s original bank address, tying the bar directly to its early-1900s roots. The numbered format echoes how many Prohibition-era speakeasies were typically named – simple, discreet, and easy to overlook. With the original, 120-year-old, 12,000-pound vault still in place, the name is an ode to the history of cocktails and the walls that house us.”
Image credit: Chelsea Dubow Photography @chelseadubowphoto
The bank vault is a key element of the space, and Wendy + Brian said that they designed the menu around it. “It’s truly a classic work of art which has stood the test of time,” they said.
Their desire to get into hospitality along with the dramatic draw of the original bank vault meant the timing was right for their venure. “The setting is as important as the drinks,” they said.
Image credit: Chelsea Dubow Photography @chelseadubowphoto
Wendy + Brian said, “Our focus is to deliver unique and refined cocktails with a seasonal menu which integrates our cultural influence, which are first-generation Chinese-American and Italian-American,” they said. “Every item on our menu has been intentionally crafted, but our personal favorites are the Chinese Fluffy Pineapple Margarita and the Banana-Spiced Negroni.”
No. 75 will officially open on Wednesday, April 1st at 75 Montgomery Street.
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