HOBOKEN, NJ —
July 22, 2026 |
By DailyHudson Staff
DJ from Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ spins as the restaurant becomes a dance floor on July 23.
On Thursday, July 23, the tables at La Bohème will disappear. In their place, a dance floor. The lights will dim, the music will come up, and for three hours, a corner of Hoboken will feel like the French Riviera.
It’s the restaurant’s first-ever Saint-Tropez Night, running from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 233 Clinton Street. For $20 or so — tickets are available through the restaurant’s Instagram bio — you get entry, a Riviera-inspired cocktail, Mediterranean small plates, and the chance to pretend you’re somewhere far away.
The music comes from DJ Dante Saverio Amato, who you might recognize from Bravo’s Summer House. He’ll be spinning all night. The dress code is Riviera Chic: think linen, breezy dresses, elevated resort wear. Something you’d pack for a vacation you wish you were on.
This is the kind of event that makes summer in Hudson County feel like more than just another sticky night. La Bohème opened in 2022, and the team behind it — owners Lisa and Omar Balouma and Abdellah Ksiyer — also run Barbes, Cafe Tati, and Pronto Pasta in Hoboken. They know the neighborhood. They know what people want. And lately, people want an escape.
Here’s how it works: The dining area gets cleared out. The kitchen keeps serving Mediterranean bites — caviar bumps, fresh seafood, things you dip and share. The bar pours cocktails inspired by the Côte d’Azur. And the whole place becomes a kind of pop-up nightclub, but one where the food is actually good.
Why this matters for Hoboken and beyond
Late-night events like this are becoming more common in Hudson County. Restaurants are finding creative ways to keep people coming in after the dinner rush. For residents — especially those without easy access to New York’s nightlife — it’s a chance to have a real night out without leaving town.
It’s also a reminder that this area has grown into something more than just a commuter hub. Places like La Bohème, Barbes, and Cafe Tati have turned Clinton Street and nearby blocks into a destination. You can eat well, dance, and feel like you’re part of something bigger than just another dinner reservation.
And for anyone who’s been feeling stuck — working from home, missing travel, tired of the same routine — an evening that trades tables for a dance floor can feel like a real shift.
“We wanted to create a moment where people could let go and just have fun,” the owners said in a statement. “Hoboken deserves that.”
If you go, know this: tickets are limited. The restaurant expects to sell out. So check their Instagram, grab a spot, and start figuring out what you’ll wear. Something breezy. Something that says, yes, I know I’m in New Jersey, but tonight I’m somewhere else.
Thursday nights on Clinton Street will never be the same.
Source: Hoboken Girl
