NJ Monthly: Best Bars

Le Malt

Colonia
Brown is the color of love at this plush, posh lounge in thrall to whiskies worldwide: about 900 Scotch, bourbon, rye, Canadian and Tennessee types dominate a spirits list that management says is “more than 1,000” strong. The bottles are beautifully displayed on back-lit shelves, like starlets ready for their close-ups. Cocktails add to the wow, like the Elixir de Le Malt, a potion of gin, St. Germain and lychee purée. At dinner, single malts and cognac find their way into entrée sauces. Tapas such as black-truffle fries, lamb lollipops and bone-in quail all but shout date-night.—AC

Full Article: https://njmonthly.com/articles/eat-drink/best-bars-central-jersey/

Cliche Magazine

Tatiana in Wonderland: James Beard House

An evening of fine dining took place at the James Beard House this month with Le Malt’s Spring plates on the menu. Selected by members of the James Beard Foundation, the New Jersey spirit and wine lounge was chosen to hold an exclusive “Malt Luxury” dinner with their Executive Chef Duke Estime leading the kitchen.

I arrived at the Beard House a little before seven and met with the ladies from Diaz Schloss Communications. I always have a great time at Diaz Schloss events and love catching up with their team. The weather for the night said there was a slight chance of showers, but we were rain free and enjoyed the warmer weather. We started the dinner by sipping on drinks made with Mezcal Joven and Glenfiddich in the garden with the other guests. I preferred the Glenfiddich drink over the Mezcal since I’m not too crazy about the smoky taste of Mezcal. I loved that inside each drink was an ice cube made with a hibiscus petal frozen inside, it looked so pretty. Since Le Malt is known for their spirits, it was only necessary to have each course paired with the perfect drink.

Dinner started with a Chilean Sea Bass Brothmade with spinach, basil, and cilantro. The warm broth had a slight spice that brought out the flavors of the delicate fish. It paired nicely with the glass of Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2013, a great way to cleanse our palettes from the light course. Following the broth, we were served a Haitian Djon Djon Risotto with Wild Mushrooms. The impeccable (and my favorite) plate of the evening reminded me of comfort food: warm and soft; you want to eat it slowly and enjoy every last bite. The vegetarian plate was paired with a glass of Tinazzi Amarone della Valpolicella 2010....Read More

Golf Styles

LaMalt: A Unique After-Golf Destination

Where Luxury and Libation Come Together in Perfect Harmony

COLONIA, NJ -- Golf writers are a pampered breed. The job is exactly what you would expect: playing world-class golf courses and enjoying the amenities of the finest country clubs. Sure, there are times when we have to hunker down at our desks to write, but as burdens go, writing isn’t exactly like pushing wheelbarrow loads of bricks up a steep hill.

With that in mind, I can honestly say I’ve never experienced luxury and libation quite like those offered at LeMalt.

Although its rampant lion crest recalls a Scottish coat of arms and grandest traditions of the game, Le Malt is not a golf course or a club. Le Malt is a world-class wine and brown spirits lounge in Colonia, New Jersey. If you and your playing partners are looking for a place to gather after a round— perhaps someplace quite away from the golf course to meet your wives— LeMalt might just be the place. If you have been talking business with clients on the golf course during the day, you could not pick a better place to close the deal than Le Malt.

Read the full article by clicking the link below:

http://www.golfstylesnj-bestcourses.com/#!lamalt--luxury-and-libations/c1t8w

NJ Monthly

Openings and Closings

Patrons will find Le Malt, Brown Spirits and Wine Lounge to be sexy, smooth, distinguished, rich, and sophisticated. This is not only a description of the 750 rare and varied brown spirits, the craft brews and more than 100 wines by the glass offered, but of the décor and ambiance. Le Malt, which recently opened, is the only establishment of its kind in the tri-state area.

LE MALT, BROWN SPIRITS AND WINE LOUNGE, COLONIA

What is your pleasure? Single malts, blended scotches, Irish, Japanese, Tennessee, Canadian and Indian whiskies, mezcal cognacs, bourbons, rums, tequilas, liqueurs, cordials, vodka, gin, red and white wines, craft beers and ports as well as a decanter of Macallan M, one of only 1,750 in the world that is priced at $12,000, are all exquisitely displayed on illuminated shelves encompassing two walls. There are booths for semi-private larger parties and special Chef’s Tasting dinners, plushy couches, comfy chairs, low tables, subtle lighting (check out the stunning Murano glass chandelier) and two, member only, VIP rooms.

A sophisticated cocktail experience awaited us at a recent gathering for the press. There is no bar, but award-winning general manager and master mixologist Richard Tandoc takes your order and then pulls the bottles off the shelf and brings a rolling cart to where you are seated to theatrically create your cocktail or pour your drink. Baseball shaped ice cube contain fruits, herbs and/or flowers. We were impressed.

Signature seasonal cocktails include the Boardwalk Empire (Maker’s 46 bourbon, infused bacon, house-made aromatic bitters), Royal Sangria (Johnnie Walker Platinum, infused red wine, fresh fruit) and Ferrari Martini (Mango rum, fresh pomegranate puree, edible flower). Prefer a shot? Opt for anything from a $10 shot of Jameson to a $750 glass of Hennessy Richard Cognac. Coming soon is the Billionaire Cocktail (Hennessy Paradis Cognac, Grand Marnier Cuvee 1880, Moet & Chandon Imperial, Moonshine) garnished with edible 23k gold flakes, served in a plaid crystal Tiffany Martini glass for $175. Be forewarned that there is already a waiting list. Also know that even bottles of wine are brought to your seating area and poured in Riedel glasses.

http://njmonthly.com/articles/eat-drink/table-hopping-with-rosie/openings-and-closings-2015-3-12/

NJ.com

N.J.'s best bars: The 60 semi-finalists revealed

After thousands of posts and e-mails, and an awesome 170,000 votes cast online, we have the semi-finalists in our N.J.'s Best Bars showdown.

The top five vote-getters in each of the six categories we asked you to vote on automatically gained a berth into the semis. In addition, I selected 30 personal picks. That gives us 60 bars that will compete for the ultimate title -- best bar in New Jersey.

The toughest part of this week was not coping with the blizzard, but picking my 30 bars. There were so many worthy contenders, and many great bars were left out.

And several bars came oh-so-close to cracking the top five in the people's choice voting. A lot of people are crying in their beer right now, me included.

http://www.nj.com/jerseysbest/2015/01/njs_best_bars_the_60_semi-finalists_announced.html

NJ.com

The $175 martini and 10 more ultra-expensive drinks at N.J. bars

You don't even need to be a millionaire to enjoy the Billionaire Cocktail at Le Malt in Colonia.

But bring a credit card if you're bringing someone.

The bewitching combination of Henness Paradis Cognac, Grand Marnier Cuvee 1880, Moet & Chandon Imperial and edible 23k gold flakes for garnish served in a plaid crystal Tiffany Martini glass goes for a mere $175.

No, you don't get to keep the glass.

http://www.nj.com/jerseysbest/2015/02/njs_best_bars_the_most_expensive_drinks_including.html

OpenTable.com

OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner 2015

From OpenTable:

"You're a Diners' Choice winner, Le Malt Lounge!

Congratulations - our seasoned diners have selected your restaurant for theOpenTable Diners' Choice Awards this month. From cocktails to dessert, they were impressed!

Our Diners' Choice Award lists are designed to celebrate top-rated restaurants, giving them greater visibility on OpenTable.com. OpenTable diners love these lists and frequently use them to discover new places to book a table. Each month, we feature Diners' Choice winners on our website and in seasonal emails that target all of our diners. 

And, they’re not random or subjective - OpenTable Diners' Choice winners are selected according to real feedback from diners who booked through us and dined with you (we know they actually seated and paid, too.) After their meal, we ask them to take a moment to review your restaurant. Check out what they raved about in your Restaurant Center profile.

We're grateful for all the work you do to make your restaurant terrific."

SocialSpirits.com

NJ Red Carpet Style: Wine Chateau’s Le Malt & The Holidays

New Jersey wine retailer goes Hollywood just in time for the holidays.

In fact: Wine Chateau has been awarded a 5 Star Rating by Social Spirits. Simply put: The brand’s star power re-defines a gold standard for retail; a trifecta with 3 Brick & Mortar Locations, a robust Online Presence and the recent addition of a one-of-a-kind Brown Spirits Lounge called Le Malt in Colonia N.J.

Saurabh Abrol, CEO & President, Wine Chateau, presides over this empire, proudly citing that: “The vision grew over time, and is now one of, if not the largest full service retail brands in NJ with locations in Piscataway, Metuchen and Colonia.”

“Le Malt represents a big step up from the bar scene, something to see as well as experience,” adds Abrol. The ambiance has an air of sophistication with a Manhattan and Parisian feel. One pictures A-list stars like JLo arriving amidst the paparazzi to the elegantly lush space surrounded by couples like Jay-Z & Beyonce and Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello sipping a glass of Dalmore or Johnnie Walker Blue Scotch Whisky and dining on fine cuisine. Read more...

MyCentralJersey.com

Sips of Success: Wine Chateau, Le Malt Lounge open in Colonia

The red-carpet treatment can be expected daily by patrons visiting the third location of Wine Chateau and the company's neighboring venture, Le Malt Brown Spirits and Wine Lounge, which opened earlier this fall on St. Georges Avenue in the Colonia section.

The taste for luxury and customer-centered service was evident at the grand opening where attendees were introduced to more than 30 wines and liquors, as well as hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Duke Estime, an award-winning executive "chef at Le Malt, who previously hailed from The Mark Hotel in New York City. Guests also viewed exotic cars such as Ferraris, Bentley and Maserati on premises from a central New Jersey dealership. Read more...

JerseyBites.com

Le Malt Brings Brown Spirits to Colonia

When opening Le Malt lounge in Colonia, Wine Chateau decided to put a unique twist on the concept.

Rather than simply selling wine like most lounges, the establishment focuses on brown spirits – Scotch, bourbon, and Cognac, for starters.

With more than 750 brown spirits and more than 100 wines, the locale is ideal for liquor lovers. They have plenty of exclusive and rare selections as well as the typical options lined up on wall-to-wall shelves under amber back lighting. Read more...