What You'll Get
To tuxedoed people, velvet ropes are ordinary white picket fences and champagne fountains are lawn sprinklers. Get a taste of the high life with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of eclectic, upscale fare and creative drinks from LITM in Jersey City, a half-block from the Grove Street PATH station.
LITM, an acronym for "love is the message," houses a triple threat of restaurant, lounge, and gallery in its chic, 1,800-square-foot storefront. Creative flavors and contemporary presentation upscaleize its bar classics and gourmetize its entrees. House-made preparations, such as hand-rolled gnocchi with basil pesto ($15) and the hand-pounded veggie burger ($14), are abundant. Reignite the great atmosphere-versus-hydrosphere debate with citrusy chicken paillard ($18) or tea-crusted tilapia ($23). Sophisticated desserts, such as the Belgium chocolate cake ($8), assist adults in reliving the wildest sugar-rush of their youth.
If an evening of eats and arts parches the palate, LITM's extensive drink list can provide a window of whistle-wetting opportunity. Lounge on mid-century modular furniture with a glass of wine or an intoxicating art cocktail, inspired by maestros such as Michelangelo (Godiva, amaretto, and Irish cream, $10) and Frida Kahlo (Partida Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and hibiscus syrup, $16). With 18-foot ceilings and gleaming white décor, LITM makes a stylish setting for film screenings or the Friday-night beats of DJ Hells Yeah. Pair the rhythms with a selection from the worldly beer list for a memorable evening of solo hokey-pokeying.
Reviews
Although reviews on service are mixed, diners love the artsy atmosphere and the drink menu. TripAdvisors and Yelpers give LITM an average of three stars:
- Fun Brightly colored place. Good cheese and wine combos, rotating art exhibits. – A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
- his place has a HUGE list of beers, wines and cocktails. It's especially great for cocktails because they make interesting combinations. – Akshat A., Yelp
- This is a cool place to come and relax--they are open late and the crowd is really very hip. it always has some really great local art up on the walls. – Yara C., Yelp
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires Jan 5, 2011. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per table, 2 per table of 5 or more. Tax and gratuity not included. No cash value. No credit back. Not valid with other offers. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.