VENTANAS Modern American-Asian-Cuban Fusion Opens in Fort Lee NJ

Restaurateur Alexander Duran of Son Cubano and culinary titan Chef David Burke bring modern American-Asian-Cuban fare to Fort Lee, New Jersey with the opening of VENTANAS Restaurant and Lounge at The Modern.

Culinary Managing Director Chef Burke is collaborating with Andrew Riccatelli, formerly Executive Chef of New York City's Bagatelle on the vision for VENTANAS, while Son Cubano Executive Chef Ricardo Cardona is consulting on the restaurant's cutting-edge, Latin-American accents.

The menu showcases America's melting pot of flavors with an emphasis on Latin and Asian ingredients. Signature dishes include Pastrami Smoked Salmon Arepa, Soy Honey Roasted Duck Duck Dumplings, Oxtail and Pepper Jack Cheese Croquettes, Salt & Coffee Crusted Whole Red Snapper, the VENTANAS Sushi roll and more. Cocktails showcase an eclectic blend of global flavors with a traditional Latin influence, such as their Sake Martini, Coconut Daiquiri and El Presidente.

VENTANAS features floor-to-ceiling ventanas, or windows, with vibrant views of the newly-designed, two-acre park and outdoor terrace bar. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant is home to three unique venues under one roof - a tapas lounge, cosmopolitan bar and full-service dining room complete with a chef's table. With red and black accents and hanging chandeliers, VENTANAS evokes a seductive ambiance reminiscent of old Havana.

Catering to the night-owl crowd, Alexander Duran's VENTANAS will be Fort Lee's newest late-night dining and dancing destination. On weekends, the restaurant and lounge will feature music and entertainment including live bands and DJs where guests can dine, dance and indulge their senses.

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ABOUT THE MODERN

VENTANAS at The Modern marks the completion of a premier mixed-use destination created by SJP Properties in the heart of Fort Lee, New Jersey, immediately adjacent to the George Washington Bridge. The restaurant sits within a beautifully landscaped two-acre public park, flanked by The Modern's two iconic, 47-story glass towers comprising a total of 900 rental residences and 150,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor resort-style amenities. Adding to the impeccable lifestyle afforded by The Modern, the community's residents will soon be able to order room service and poolside food service from VENTANAS as if they were living in a 5-star hotel. For more information, visit https://www.themodernlife.com/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of VENTANAS at The Modern