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6 | The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Table of Contents Welcome to the Jersey Shore Pages 9-10 Jersey Shore Photos Pages 12-14 Ultimate Guide to Lodging Pages 15-16 Recommended Lodging Pages 17-21 Ultimate Guide to Dining Pages 23, 25, 27, 29 TASTE Awards Page 31 Recommended Dining Pages 32-39 New England Clam Chowder Recipe Pages 40-41 Take-Out and Specialty Pages 43-44 Farmer’s Markets Pages 49-50 Things to Do Page 53 Summer & Fall Events Pages 59-60 For the Kids Page 61 Apres Beach Page 63 Shopping Pages 65 Fantasy Football Page 66 Nightlife Page 67 Don’t Miss Page 69 Favorite Jersey Shore Breweries Page 70 Charitable Organizations Pages 71-76 Jersey Shore Real Estate Pages 78-79 Contributors Our thanks to the following contributors to this magazine: Alexa Russell – Photography DebBestWeekends.comSmith – Jersey Bites – Shrimp Box New England Clam Chowder Recipe Michael Scotto – Photography & front cover image. “Michael Scotto is a Jersey boy who loves taking pictures of the Jersey Shore. You can find his amazing photography on Facebook and Instagram. The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore thanks Michael for his contributions to make our publication a true work of art!” Peter Culos – 5 Favorite Jersey Shore Breweries Bill Reinhard – Fantasy Football Magazine produced by Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Interested in advertising? Email jim@jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com
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We save you time so you can spend it on the things you love to do. In addition to lodging and dinner recommendations we also provide ideas for the best breakfast, brunch and lunch; where to have cocktails, get the best burger, visit a wine bar, what to do after dinner and much more. Visit us at www.bestweekends.com and sign-up for our free email, “Notes from the Road”
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Unlike others, we don’t just list every option, making it hard for you to decide, but just the best of what we experienced
When you go away for just a few days, you can’t afford to make a mistake on where you go, where you stay, where you eat and what you do. There’s just no time to recover from mistakes. YOUR PERSONAL ADVANCE TEAM
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In truth, the State’s nickname, “The Garden State” more accurately reflects its true nature.
Welcome to The Jersey Shore!
While the state is one of the most densely populated in the country, large areas are devoted to vegetable and fruit farming and horse breeding. The northwestern part of the state is mountainous and sparsely populated and the eastern part of the state enjoys some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
It is unfortunate that the image many have of New Jersey is represented by the oil refineries surrounding Newark (Liberty) Airport and the New Jersey Turnpike.
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This publication focuses on what might be called “Jersey Shore North”, the area from Keyport, south to Seaside Park, including Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Belmar, Spring Lake,Sea Girt, Manasquan, Brielle, Point Pleasant, Bay Head, Seaside and more.
The first Indian Reservation was in the Watchung Mountains
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Here are some things I bet you didn’t know about New Jersey:
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The “Jersey Shore” is the area bordering the Atlantic Ocean and stretches from Sandy Hook (about 45 minutes from NYC) down past Atlantic City. Honky Tonk towns like Seaside Heights share the coastline with a revived Asbury Park, sleepy summer towns like Bay Head and Stone Harbor and beautiful year round communities like Spring Lake and Brielle and the gambling mecca of Atlantic City.
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New Jersey is the world leader in blueberry and cranberry production
The light bulb, phonograph and motion picture were invented by Thomas Edison in New Jersey
“Welcom to the Jersey Shore”
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· New Jersey is home to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The first baseball game was played in Hoboken The first college football game was played in New Brunswick
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· New Jersey has the most diners in the world
There are more racehorses in New Jersey than in Kentucky
· 80% of what the US imports comes through the Elizabeth Seaport
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Spring Lake Inn 104 Salem Ave, Spring Lake, NJ, 07762 732.449.2010 www.springlakeinn.com
The Oyster Point Hotel 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.530.8200 www.theoysterpointhotel.com
Asbury Park Asbury Ocean Club Hotel 1101 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732.825.6000 www.asburyoceanclub.com
Long Branch
Spring Lake Chateau Inn & Suites 500 Warren Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.974.2000 www.chateauinn.com
Ocean Park Inn 38 Surf Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 732.988.5283 www.theoceanparkinn.com
Ocean Plaza Hotel 18 Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 732.479.7282 www.theinnsofoceangrove.com
Bradly Beach The James Bradley 204 3rd Ave, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732.774.2875 www.thejamesbradley.com
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Walden Inn & Suites 412 Ocean Rd, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.282.9700 www.waldeninnandsuites.com
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The Asbury Hotel 210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732.774.7100 www.theasburyhotel.com
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The Majestic Hotel 19 Main Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 732.775.6100 www.majesticoceangrove.com
Ocean Place Resort & Spa 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732.571.4000 www.oceanplace.com
Red Bank The Molly Pitcher 88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.747.2500 themollypitcher.com
Cashelmara Inn 22 Lakeside Ave, Avon by the Sea, NJ 07717 732.776.8727 www.cashelmara.com
Ocean Grove The Inn at Ocean Grove 27 Webb Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 732.775.8847 www.theinnatoceangrove.com
Lillagaard Inn 5 Abbott Ave,Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 732.988.1216 www.lillagaard.com
Bungalow Hotel 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.229.3700 www.bungalowhotel.net
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Grand Victorian 1505 Ocean Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.449.5327 grandvictorianspringlake.com
The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel 1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732.776.6700 www.berkeleyhotelnj.com
The Breakers on the Ocean 1507 Ocean Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.449.7700 www.breakershotel.com
The Ocean House 102 Sussex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.449.9090 www.theoceanhouse.net
Hewitt Wellington 200 Monmouth Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.974.1212 www.thehewittwellington.com
Tandem Bike Inn 603 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719 732.556.6621 www.tandembikeinn.com
Manasquan Inn on Main 152 Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.528.0099 www.innonmainmanasquan.com The Salty Whale & Guesthouse 390 E Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.592.3344 www.thesaltywhale.com Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Manor 310 Sea Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732.899.7300 www.pointmanor.com Sand Pebble Motor Lodge 905 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732.899.7712 www.sandpebblenj.com White Sands Oceanfront Resort 1205 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732.899.3370 ww.thewhitesands.com The Tower Cottage 203 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742 877.766.2693 www.thetowercottage.com Bay Head The Grenville 345 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742-4735 732.892.3100 www.thegrenville.com The Bentley Inn Main Avenue 694, Bay Head, NJ, 08742 732.892.9589 www.bentleyinn.com 16 | The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022
OVERVIEW Long the standard for accommodations and service in this part of the Jersey Shore, The Chateau Inn and Suites in Spring Lake remains the choice of many, including celebrities who visit the area. They raised the bar even higher a few years ago with their departure from the “Victorian and wicker” decor that characterizes so many places at the TheShore.location couldn’t be better, set in a serene section of Spring Lake, just blocks from the beach and the delightful downtown area, filled with boutiques, galleries and antique stores. The Inn is flanked on one side by Potter Park with a gazebo that features musical events in the summer and on another by Divine Park and “The Lake”.
Your introduction to the Inn is a warm lobby with polished mahogany paneling and front desk, fresh flowers and palms and soft lighting. To the right of the front desk is the antique filled Brighton Room with leather chairs, a library, and marble fireplace. Breakfast, afternoon refreshments and coffee and tea are served here at tables looking out onto the park.
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The 37 rooms and suites are decorated in a soft palette of beige, cream, gold and brown and offset by dark mahogany furniture, rich Italian fabrics and deep chocolate leather Chateau Inn & Suites, Spring Lake, NJ sofas and chairs. Plump pillow top beds are covered in luxurious 300 count linens. Artwork is a blend of local, historical and colorful modern and Impressionist styles. Tin ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, paddle fans, potted palms and sea grass and mahogany blinds complete an elegant “Tommy Bahama” kind of feel. Marble bathrooms feature Aveda toiletries and many have Jacuzzis and/or soaking tubs. Flat screen TV’s, DVD’s, wireless Internet access and refrigerated wet bars head the list of other amenities. As with many older properties, no two rooms are alike but all are elegantly decorated. Be sure to ask for details when booking as not all amenities are available in every room. We like the Luxury Parlor Rooms located on the second floor with views of the Lake. In particular, we like the Stockton Parlor with its corner fireplace, four poster bed, leather Ultimate Guide Jersey Shore
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OVERVIEW We were thrilled a few years back when Inn on Main opened in our little town. There had not been many properties if this caliber in the area, so this was a welcome addition. Ideally located in the center of town, within walking distance of the train station and restaurants, and just a mile from the beach. THE ROOMS The Inn has 12 beautifully decorated and large rooms, some with balconies, all with sitting areas and all with fireplaces, pillow top beds, thick terry towels and Bio toiletries. Each room has its own distinctive character, but all are luxurious, comfortable and make you forget you are in Manasquan. These rooms are as nice as ones we have seen in Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, Charleston and Key West and other places we have traveled. All of the rooms are spacious and well appointed. Third floor rooms are slightly larger. My favorite rooms are #302 and #305, they are particularly large, very cozy and have balconies, fireplaces and large marble bathrooms. This is the perfect place to house a wedding party, overflow relatives at the Holidays, friends coming to town for a reunion. And, if you need to get away from the kids for a night, there is no better place for romance in the area.
sofa and balcony overlooking the Lake. Suites and Parlors have sleep sodas so are ideal when traveling with children. Most good hotels and inns offer special add-ons to enhance your stay, but frankly I find them to be generally overpriced and don’t include them in our review. Here, however, they are not and may explain why so many locals stay here…right in their own backyard….just for a little escape.
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THE RATES From $259 Peak Season Weekend Inn on Main, Manasquan, NJ
DINING The acclaimed Blend on Main Bistro occupies the ground floor. Sister restaurant the Peach Pit serves breakfast and lunch.
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Sitting right next to the lively Pier Village with its boutique shops and restaurants, Ocean Place is the only full service hotel directly on the ocean at the Jersey Shore. The views from the rooms are spectacular up and down the beach. THE ROOMS
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restaurant, Seaview makes great use of the Jersey Shore’s bounty from local farms and waters. You’ll enjoy items like jersey clam chowder with clams, smoked bacon, sweet corn and cilantro; drunken clams, a dozen middlenecks, steamed in Blue Moon ale with fresh herbs & garlic; pan seared sesame yellowfin tuna, rare thick center-cut with shrimp fried rice, exotic mushrooms, bok choy, orange-ginger glaze and cusabi sauce and stuffed soft shell crab, lemon panko crust, heirloom tomato, olives, baby arugula, radish, asparagus, garlic, peppadew peppers and saffron e.v.o. Other options includes, steaks, pork tenderloin, chicken and more. Seating is available in the stylist dining room that has cozy booths, at the magnificent 70-foot marble bar or on the beachfront terrace. The property has a full service spa, a fitness room and a second floor pool. Monmouth Park Race Track is minutes away, there is local golf, local deep sea fishing, outlet malls, Asbury Park (you may run into Bruce at the Stone Pony!) and of course, miles of sandy beach.
This recently renovated gem offers generous sized rooms decorated in a South Beachinspired theme with light woods and neutral color palettes highlighted by soothing ocean teal and gold accents. All have private balconies, most with direct or partial ocean views. The comfortable beds are dressed in luxury linens and duvets and rooms are equipped with flat screen TV’s, coffeemakers, IPAD docking stations and complimentary WIFI.
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Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch, NJ DINING The new 70 ft. marble lobby bar offers well crafted cocktails with views out to the ocean. The lively Tiki Bar opens in the warmer months and the indoor/outdoor Aquaviva is perfect for poolside
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Brulee; Turkey Schnitzel, Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Baby Kale, Ham & Beans, Hot Honey; Dark Beer Braised Boneless Short Ribs, Fingerling Potatoes & Frizzled Onions. THE RATES From $261 Peak Season Weekend (732) 530-8200 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ 07701 www.theoysterpointhotel.com The Breakers on the Ocean, Spring Lake, NJ OVERVIEW Nestled in the heart of the “Irish Riviera” in Spring Lake,
The hotel has 58 guest rooms and 2 suites, all beautifully decorated in contemporary colors and traditional furniture. I particularly like 2 North Suites, bedroom and sitting room, luxury bath, river view and balcony. DINING All meals are served in the Dining Room or outside deck. The hotel has a comfortable bar overlooking the water that is particularly lively on Friday nights. Boaters can dock at the hotel and enjoy a meal. The creative menu features items like: Lemon Pepper Seared Swordfish, Sun-Dried Panko Crunch, Edamame Bourbon Carrot Caramel, Corn Creme NJ, Breakers Ocean delightful Breakers ideal Wilburton, Hotel
Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, NJ
OVERVIEW Red Bank is just about the hottest town in this part of the Jersey Shore. Great restaurants, a hopping night scene, delightful shops and boutiques and wonderful antique stores are all part of a revitalization project started about 10 years ago. It is working beyond anyone’s imagination. This is a fun town, day or night. If small inns or B&B’s are not your style, we recommend the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. While it is about a 20 minute ride from most of what we recommend here, The Oyster Point is an elegant, boutique style, full service hotel overlooking the scenic Navesink River. It is by far the best overall accommodation at the Jersey Shore. It is also close to our two concert venues, the PNC Arts Center and the Count Basie Theatre and our top restaurant, Nicholas, just across the bridge in Middletown.
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DINING Cocktails, appetizers and dessert are served in the Piano Lounge (with entertainment many nights) and on the porch during warmer months. Breakfast and lunch are served in the Veranda Lounge which overlooks the pool. Dinner is served in an elegant room overlooking the ocean and features a Northern Italian menu as well as fresh seafood and prime steaks and chops.
OTHER The hotel has a delightful pool and guests are given complimentary beach badges during the season. While the hotel does not have a fitness center, Wings Fitness is a short 5 minute drive and offers reduced daily and short-term rates to guests of the Hotel. These
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are are very reasonable particularly for in season on the beach. WHAT OTHERS SAY 3 Stars (Excellent) – New Jersey Monthly Magazine “The Breakers in quaint Spring Lake might serve as a benchmark by which flash-in-the-pan restaurateurs should measure themselves.” (732) 449-7700 1507 Ocean Ave N, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 https://breakershotel.com ...The Breakers on the Ocean, Spring Lake - continued The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 21
THE ROOMS The ample sized rooms are decorated in shades of beige with teal bed throws and pillows offering splashes of beach colors. Traditional furniture includes a small table with chairs. Many rooms have full or partial ocean views and some have fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. Marble baths feature Gilchrist & Soames Bath Amenities.
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore DiningMisterALLENHURSTC’sBeach Bistro 1 Ocean Place, Allenhurst, NJ 07711 732-531-3665 www.mistercsbeachbistro.com ASBURY PARK Asbury Ale House 541 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-455-3808 www.asburyalehouse.com Asbury Festahalle & Biergarten 527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-997-8767 www.asburybiergarten.com Asbury Lanes 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-361-6659 www.asburylanes.com Black Swan 601 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park 732-361-7159 theblackswanap.com Cardinal Provisions 513 Bangs Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-898-7194 www.CRDNAL.com Cross & Orange 508 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-361-5502 www.crossandorangeap.com Cubacan 800 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-774-3007 www.cubacan.net Homesick 522 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-774-1264 www.lovehomesick.com Hotel Tides 408 7th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-897-7744 www.thehoteltides.com Iron Whale 1200 N. Ocean Unit 104, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-361-5185 www.theironwhalenj.com Jimmy’s Italian Restaurant 1405 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-774-5051 www.jimmysitalianrestaurant.com Langosta Lounge 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-455-3275 www.langostalounge.com Moonstruck 517 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-988-0123 www.moonstrucknj.com Pascal & Sabine 601 Bangs Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-774-3395 www.pascalandsabine.com Porta 911 Kingsley Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-776-7661 www.portapizza.com R Bar 1114 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-776-7463 www.itsrbar.com Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant 800 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-775-7776 www.stellamarinarestaurant.com Taka 660 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-755-1020 www.takaasburypark.com The Bonney Read 533 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-455-3352 www.thebonneyread.com The Robinson Ale House 1200 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-774-1400 www.robinsonsalehouse.com ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS The Wine Bar 40 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 732-291-1377 www.ahwinebar.com/winebar BAY Charlie’sHEADof Bay Head 72 Bridge Ave., Bay Hea, NJ 08742 732-295-1110 www.charliesofbayhead.com Grenville Hotel & Restaurant 345 Main Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742 732-892-3100 www.thegrenville.com SmokiesBAYVILLECraft BBQ 333 Atlantic City Boulevard, Bayville, NJ 08721 732-281-8715 www.smokiescraftbbqnj.com StoneBEACHWOODFireGrille 226 Atlantic City Blvd., Beachwood, NJ 08722 732-341-1055 www.stonefiregrille.com BrandlBELMAR 703 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, NJ 07719 732-280-7501 www.brandlrestaurant.com Flames Brazilian Steakhouse 1000 Main Street, Belmar, NJ 07719 732-681-7680 flamesbraziliansteakhouse.com Klein’s Fish Market 708 River Road, Belmar, NJ 07719 732-681-1177 kleinsfish.com La Dolce Vita 400 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719 732-749-3272 www.ladolcevitabelmar.com Mr. Shrimp 1600 Highway 71, Belmar, NJ 07719 732-681-7755 www.mrshrimp.com Simply Southern 817 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, NJ 07719 732-243-9259 simplysoutherncomfortfood.com The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 23
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 25 BRADLEY BEACH D’Arcy’s Tavern 310 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732-774-9688 darcystavernnj.com Elbow Room Bar + Kitchen 416 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732-898-6860 www.elbowroomnj.com Marandola’s 608 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732-361-5888 www.marandolas.com TheBRICKRiver Rock Sports Bar & Grille 1600 Route 70, Brick, NJ 08724 732-840-1110 www.RiverRockBrickNJ.com Villa Vittoria 2700 Hooper Avenue, Brick, NJ 08724 732--920-1550 www.villavittoria.com Windward Tavern 292 Princeton Avenue, Brick, NJ 08724 732-892-9463 www.windwardtavern.com DueBRIELLEAmici 420 Higgins Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730 732-528-0666 dueamicibriellenj.com Rella’s Itallian Tavern 601 Union Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730 732-561-8510 www.rellasitaliantavern.com Shipwreck Grill 720 Ashley Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730 732-292-9380 www.shipwreckgrill.com The Pig and Parrott Sandbar 201 Union Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730 732-528-7750 www.thepigandparrot.com Waterman’s Tavern 403 Higgins Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730 732-722-8978 www.watermanstavern.net FirebirdsEATONTOWNWood Fired Grill Monmouth Mall, 180 Rt 35 South, Eastontown, NJ 07724 732-676-1901 eatontown.firebirdsrestaurants.com FAIR NauvooHAVENGrille 121 Fair Haven Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704 732-747-8777 www.nauvoogrillclub.com Raven and the Peach 740 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704 732-747-4666 www.ravenandthepeach.net HarvestFARMINGDALELocalSeasonal Cuisine 83 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-919-3276 facebook.com/Harvestlocalcuisine Woody’s Roadside Tavern 105 Academy Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-6404 www.woodystavern.com FORKED Anthony’sRIVERSeafood Restaurant 17 Lacy Road, Forked River, NJ 08731 609-693-0400 .facebook.com/Anthonysseafood LaFREEHOLDCipollina 16A West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 732-308-3830 www.lacipollina.com Vincent’s Italian Restaurant 350 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728 732-414-6078 vincentsitalianrestaurants.com NeilHAZLETMichaels Steakhouse 1104 Hwy 36, Hazlet, NJ 07730 (732) 291-0711 www.neilmichaelssteakhouse.com BahrsHIGHLANDSLanding 2 Bay Avenue, Highlands, NJ 07732 732-872-1245 www.bahrslanding.com Inlet Café 3 Cornwall Street, Highlands, NJ 07732 732-872-9764 www.inletcafe.com One Willow One Willow Street, Highlands, NJ 07732 732-730-7770 www.onewillowhighlands.com Porcini 168 Bay Avenue, Highlands, NJ 07732 732-291-3080 www.restaurantporcini.com The Proving Ground 56 Shrewsbury Aveue, Highlands, NJ 07732 732-872-2266 www.theprovingground.com HalfKEANSBURGMoon 2 Beachway Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734 732-471-6815 halfmoonkb.com McDonagh’sKEYPORT Pub 2 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735 732-264-0999 www.mcdonaghs.com LAKE COMO Bar Anticipation 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como, 07719 732-681-7422 www.bar-a.com Joe’s Surf Shack 451 18th Avenue, Lake Como, 07719 732-681-3111 www.jss.surf.com Salty’s Beach Bar 1705 Main Street, Lake Como, 07719 732-556-6690 www.saltysbeachbar.com Crab’sLAVALLETTEClawInn 601 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette, NJ 08735 732-793-4447 www.thecrabsclaw.com Lenny’s Pizza & Italian Grill 406 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette, NJ 08735 732-830-1500 www.lennyslavallette.com Ohana Grill 65 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette, NJ 08735 732-830-4040 www.ohanagrill.com ...Dining Directory Continued
Celebrating 20 Years in Asbur y Park 20 02 - 2022 517 Lake Avenue Asbury Park, NJ (732) 988- 0123 Moonstrucknj.com
Point Lobster Bar & Grill 521 Arnold Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-295-1500 pointlobsterbarandgrill.com
Jersey Shore BBQ 701 Arnold Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-899-4400 jsbbq.com
The Offshore 225 Ocean Ave. Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-892-2848 offshorerestaurant.com
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The Shrimp Box 75 Inlet Drive, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-899-1637 www.theshrimpbox.com
Daniel’s Bistro 115 Broadway, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 848-232-2544 danielsbistronj.com
The Ark 401 Rt 35 North, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-295-1122 www.thearkpubandeatery.com
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 27 LONG AvenueBRANCHLeClub 23 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-759-2900 www.leclubavenue.com Branch Cantina 110 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-795-6619 www.branchcantina.com Charley’s Ocean Grill 29 Avenel Boulevard, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-222-4499 www.charleysoceangrill.com Johnny Piancone’s 591 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-0300 www.johnnypiancone.com Max’s Bar & Grill 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-751-02489 www.maxsbarandgrillnj.com McLoone’s Pier House 1 N. Ocean Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-923-1006 www.mcloonespierhouse.com Rooney’s Oceanfront 100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-870-1200 www.rooneysocean.com Salt Steakhouse 15 Morris Ave, Unit 106, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-813-7258 www.saltlb.com Seaview Restaurant & Lounge at The Ocean Place Resort 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-571-4000 www.oceanplace.com/dine The Robinson Ale House 68 Ocean Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-222-2222 www.robinsonsalehouse.com The Whitechapel Projects 15 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-963-9218 whitechapelprojects.com Trama’s Trattoria 115 Brighton Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-222-1121 www.tramastrattoria.com Esposito’sMANASQUAN 233 East Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-528-1111 www.espositospizza.com Grandma’s Meatball 109 Taylor Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-292-4580 www.grandmasmeatball.com Reef & Barrel 153 Sea Girt Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-449-4114 www.reefandbarrel.com Squan Tavern 15 Broad Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-223-3324 www.squantavern.com The Salty Whale 390 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-528-5666 www.thesaltywhale.com Town Grill 168 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-676-4914 www.towngrillmanasquan.com Via Veneto Ristorante 2410 Highway 35, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-772-8458 viavenetoristorante.com UsedMANTALOKINGtoBe’sIsland Eatery 287 Highway 35 North, Mantaloking, NJ 08738 732-892-3770 www.usetobesnj.com BrickNEPTUNEHouse Tavern + Tap 3655 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753 732-922-0800 brickhousetavernandtap.com Grand Tavern Il Posto 1129 5th Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753 732-775-4823 ilpostonj.com Simko’s Grill 1311 Route 35 South, Neptune, NJ 07753 732-807-3900 www.simkosgrill.com NORMANDY BEACH Tini’s Fish House 3581 Highway 35, Normandy Beach, NJ 08735 732-830-5770 tinisfishhouse.com BluOCEANPORTGrottoRistorante 200 Port au Peck Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757 732-571-7900 blugrottonj.com The Marina at Oceanport 10 Riverside Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757 848-456-4396 www.marinaatoceanport.com POINT MonAlyssaPLEASANTItalianRestaurant & Pizzeria 1635 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 732-899-1999 monalyssarestaurant.com The Shore House 2114 Route 88, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 732-892-1669 www.theshorehousenj.com POINT PLEASANT BEACH Atlantic Offshore Fishery 212 Channel Dr., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-206-6958 atlanticfisherynj.com B2 Bistro Point Beach 709 Arnold Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-295-0709 b2bistro.com Boat Yard 401 401 Broadway, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 boatyard40.com
Prime 13 710 Arnold Ave. Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-202-6483 www.prime-13.com Red’s Lobster Pot 57 Inlet Drive, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-295-6622 www.redslobsterpot.com
BRANDL RESTAURANT 703 BELMAR PLAZA, BRANDLRESTAURANT.COM732.280.7501BELMAR
Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-383-8219 www.robinsonsalehouse.com The Melting Pot 2 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-475-9222 www.themeltingpotnj.com RedRUMSONHorse by David Burke 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 7332-576-3400 redhorsebydb.com Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson, NJ 07760 732-933-9272 www.saltcreekgrille.com SEA DRIFTHOUSEBRIGHT by David Burke 1485 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ 07760 732-530-9760 www.drifthousedb.com EvenTide Grille 1400 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ 07760 732-530-1414 eventidegrille.com The Rum Runner 816 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ 07760 732-842-2894 mcloonesrumrunner.com SEA Fratello’sGRITRestaurant 810 The Plaza, Sea Grit, NJ 08750 732-974-8833 www.fratellosrestaurant.com Harrigan’s Pub 703 Baltimore Boulevard, Sea Grit, NJ 08750 732-449-8228 www.harriganspub.com Local Smoke BBQ 2100 Route 35, Sea Grit, NJ 08750 732-359-3270 localsmokebbq.com Scarborough Fair 1414 Meetinghouse Road, Sea Grit, NJ 08750 732-223-6658 scarboroughfairrestaurant.com SEASIDE PARK Berkeley Cut 2204 Central Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752 732-250-4220 berkeleycutsteakhouse.com Bum Rodgers Crabhouse 2207 Central Avenue,Seaside Park, NJ 08752 732-830-2770 www.bumrogerstavern.com AlbariñoSHREWSBURY 508 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 732-852-2640 albarinorestaurant.com d’jeet? The Grove - 637 Rt 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 732-224-8887 www.djeetcatering.com SPRING LAKE Arugula Spring Lake 306 Morris Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732-974-2800 arugulasspringlake.com Bareli’s by the Sea 1505 Ocean Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732-769-5700 www.barelisbythesea.com The Breakers on the Ocean 1507 Ocean Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732-449-7700 www.breakershotel.com SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS St. Stephen’s Green Publick House 2031 Route 71, Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762 732-449-2626 www.ssgpub.com TINTON FALLS Apple Street Kitchen 33 Apple Street, Tinton Falls, 07724 732-747-7646 www.applestreetkitchen.com CJ McLoone’s Pub & Grille TOMS RIVER Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails 3410 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753 732-270-1180 www.aquablurestaurant.com B2 Bistro + Bar 1250 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 732-797-2570 b2bistro.com/toms-river Antonio’sWALL Trattoria 2420 Route 35 North, Wall, NJ 08736 732-223-1933 antoniosratt.com The All New McCann’s 4185 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, NJ 08736 732-449-4100 www.allnewmccanns.com ...Dining Directory Continued
NEAPOLI Restaurant 10 Wallace Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-741-1321 www.gaetanosredbank.com
Buona Sera Ristorante & Bar 50 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-530-5858 buona-sera.com
Temple Gourmet Chinese 91 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-212-8858 www.templegourmet.com
Danny’s Grill & Wine Bar 11 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-741-6900 www.dannyssteakhouse.com
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 29 RED BANK B2 Bistro & Bar 141 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-268-8555 b2bistro.com
Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-759-9175 www.theoysterpointhotel.com
The Robinson Ale House 26 Broad Street,
Local Smoke BBQ 244 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-741-2333 www.localsmokebbq.com
Molly Pitcher Inn 88 Riverside Drive, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-747-2500 www.themollypitcher.com
Pazzo 141 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-747-4551 www.pazzoredbank.com
Multiple TASTE Award Winner including OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT: Fine Dining OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT: Seafood, Chef of the Year www.shipwreckgrill.com732.292.9380 Nestled near the docks on the Manasquan River, the casual, but elegant Shipwreck Grill awaits Fresh Seafood & Steaks On the Docks in Point Pleasant Beach A Tradition of Serving Only the Freshest Seafood & More www.redslobsterpot.com732.295.6622 Locally Caught Lobster
OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT - Fine Dining Shipwreck Grille Brielle OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT - Bar/Pub Point Lobster Bar & Grill, Point Pleasant OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT – Italian La Mondina, Brielle OUTSANDING RESTAURANT - Pizza Carmine’s Pizzeria at Pete & Elda’s, Neptune OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT- Steakhouse Tie Butcher’s Block, Long Branch Prime 13, Point Pleasant OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT- Seafood Shipwreck Grill, Brielle OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT- Casual/Other Charlie’s of Bay Head, Bay Head OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT - Specialty TAKA, Asbury Park OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT – BBQ Jersey Shore BBQ, Point Pleasant OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT - Breakfast/ Lunch Buttered Biscuit, Bradley Beach 2022 TASTE Awards Presented by Shore Foodie.com Recognizing Culinary Excellence at the Jersey Shore OUTSTANDING SPECIALTY FOOD STORE Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties, Sea Girt, Manasquan, Point Pleasant OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR/RESTAURANTGROUP David Burke- Drifthouse by David Burke, Red Horse by David Burke, The Goat by David Burke OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT DESIGN/ AMBIANCE Scarborough Fair, Sea Girt OUTSTANDING WINE PROGRAM Shipwreck Grill, Brielle OUTSTANDING BAR/COCKTAIL PROGRAM Charlie’s of Bay Head, Bay Head OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT – Bar Staff Charlie’s of Bay Head, Bay Head OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT - Service Shipwreck Grill, Brielle OUTSTANDING NEW RESTAURANT Red Horse by David Burke, Rumson CHEF OF THE YEAR David Burke, Drifthouse, Red Horse, The Goat The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 31
WHAT OTHERS SAY… A “sexy”, “French Riviera”–esque vibe draws “lively”, “hip” types to this “swanky” French seafooder in Long Branch’s Pier Village, touted for its “scrumptious” raw bar and “excellent” craft cocktails; “picture-window ocean views” and “terrific eye candy” help distract from the “noisy” decibels and “expensive” price tags.
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The menu is classic French brasserie with daily specials like Coquille St. Jacques, Bouillabaisse and Dover Sole. You’ll find standards like Avenue, Long Branch, NJ charcuterie and fromage, onion soup, escargot and steak frite on the regular menu. But, you’ll want to start with the excellent raw bar, one of the few around, which is strange for an area by the sea. Fresh East and West Coast oysters, shrimp, King crabs, clams and lobster will satisfy just about anyone’s need for fruits de mer. My standard for roast chicken has always been Hamersley’s Bistro in Boston cooked by the acclaimed chef Gordon Hamersley, but I have to tell you this was equally as good, with a crisp skin, tender meat, a pommes puree and fava beans. Paired with an excellent Muscadet, it was a terrific meal. Jen enjoyed a succulent boeuf bourguignon that literally fell off the fork it was so tender. Served with fresh parpadelle, red wine sauce, braised vegetables and lardons, the flavors were rich and savory. The desserts are sinful, but don’t miss the crème brulee or the flourless chocolate torte served with a fresh raspberry sauce.
ROMANTIC QUOTIENT Sit outside on a balmy, moonlit night and you just might get a proposal.
Towering ceilings and lots of windows make Avenue seem somewhat cavernous at first glance, but then you notice the warming fireplace, the long stainless bar, the booths in the bar area, a raw bar right out on the floor and of course, the amazing ocean views. The beige palette is soothing, the staff young and attractive and even early on a Sunday evening there’s a kind of buzz here.
The wine list is very good with some excellent choices and I particularly like the presentation where the wine style is described clearly. While I would like to see more, there are ample choices under $50 in just about every category.
~ZAGAT
“Chef Chris Brandl demonstrates his enormous skill at this unpretentious New American BYO hidden in a Shore strip mall; true, it’s somewhat pricey for Belmar and the downscale decor and not-that-great service could be better, yet most feel this little gem has special occasion written all over it.” ZAGAT
ROMANTIC QUOTIENT When the weather is nice sit outside on the brick patio, under an umbrella amidst the flowers and twinkling lights.
In late 2019, Brandl re-vamped his menu and transitioned to a steakhouse. He bought a special oven from Spain for cooking the steaks over a charcoal fire. Now, Bone-in NY strip steaks, Filet Mignon, Veal Chops, Lamb Chops and Porterhouse steaks are all cooked in this special oven that produces a delicious crust and juicy, tender interior. For starters, the crab cakes are a must. My wife who is something of a crab cake aficionado, thinks they’re among the top few she’s had. The new “escargot” line-up offers the traditional garlic butter sauce, but made with escargot, lobster, shrimp or oysters and they are fabulous. My wife will take lobster served out of the shell any time she can get it and Brandl’s Lazy Lobster fit the bill. Served with asparagus scallion risotto and orgasmic vanilla bean butter. Dessert was a pre-ordered raspberry chocolate soufflé that was wonderful. Excellent food, skillful presentation, wonderful tastes, we left pleasantly full and talked about when we would return to sample more dishes.
There’s two reasons locals love Brandl. The first is that the food is awfully good and the second is that everybody likes chef-owner Chris Brandl himself. We’ll talk about the food in a minute.
Located in a strip mall, the space is decorated with bold colors and striking artwork which adds a touch of whimsy to a very serious restaurant.
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Brandl is one of those guys who never stops giving of himself and his talent. He’s involved in virtually every local event be it charitable or otherwise. He’s an astute marketer and just an all-around nice guy. As nice as he is though, the restaurant wouldn’t be as popular without great food and that’s why it’s the choice of many for a good evening out.
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Acclaimed celebrity chef David Burke is a Jersey Shore product (he worked at the original Fromagerie) and he came back two years ago to open Drifthouse by David Burke in Sea Bright on the second level of the Driftwood Cabana Club.
Drifthouse offers superb views of the Atlantic Ocean and sunset views over the Shrewsbury River. The dining rooms are elegantly decorated and feature many pieces of Chef Burke’s own artwork. The smaller dining room, often used for private parties, features a warming fireplace with a stone mantel.
Arrive early enough to enjoy a creative cocktail at the bar as you watch the waves crash on the beach outside. The Winter Spiced Old Fashioned is made with Asbury Park Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey with an almond-vanilla winter spiced syrup and is perfect for a winter night. The Apple Harvest Pisco Punch is made with Pisco 100 a colorless Peruvian Brandy, Apple Cider Liqueur, lemon juice, cinnamon-honey simple syrup and a cinnamon sugar rim. Yum! Burke’s creative genius shows throughout the menu with unique items not found elsewhere. Consider Bacon, served on a clothesline glazed with maple and black pepper, or Angry Lobster Dumplings served with Angry Sauce and a lobster reduction. Or perhaps his signature Pastrami Salmon “Carpaccio” served with a cucumber salad and buckwheat blini. Oysters are harvested fresh from an oyster tank, as are fresh lobsters from a lobster tank.
The pastas are delicious, particularly the Bolognese and the Organic Roast Chicken is wonderful. For a real treat, though, have the 40 day salt aged porterhouse for two. It is a process using Pink Himalayan Rock Salt that has been patented by Burke. Add some “Hipster” fries and Spinach & Mushrooms, and perhaps a glass of 2017 Treanna Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles to complete the meal. For dessert, have the Apple & Caramel Tacos; sea salt caramel ice cream, sweet crème fraiche or the Cheesecake Lollipop Tree; cherry pink cashmere, three chocolate tuxedo, toffee top hat whipped cream, Excellentberries. wine list with good choices and reasonable pricing.
Burke’s 30+ year career began at the Culinary Institute of America and has included stints with some of the cooking greats around the world.
He is known as a culinary pioneer for his revolutionary products and cooking techniques. Over the years, Chef Burke has become one of the most recognized chefs on television, including appearances on two seasons of Top Chef Masters, guest spots with Rachael Ray show, NBC’s TODAY Show, Fox and Friends, Bloomberg’s small-business television series The Mentor and more.
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The booths are cozy and intimate and there’s something about a balmy night on the patio with the lights twinkling in the trees. La Dolce Vita, Belmar, NJ La Dolce Vita is a delightful oceanfront restaurant in Belmar serving lunch and dinner every day. Outside is a canopied patio with about 20 tables which can be closed in during inclement weather and is a delightful place to enjoy the beach beyond and people watch and there are sure some characters
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 35 Fratello’s, Sea Girt, NJ Everyone has their “go to” restaurant, that place where you feel so comfortable, it comes to mind every time you think about dining out. Fratello’s is one of our “goThetos”. atmosphere is cozy, the staff is well-trained and fun, the owner is always there to greet you and the food is delicious. You can sit at the lively bar, which we often do, in a cozy booth when you have more people or outside on the patio when the weather cooperates. Start with one of their huge martinis like the Mango Martini; Bacardi Mango, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice and Triple Sec. or, opt for a glass of wine like a Fleur de Mer, rose from Provence or an Antinori Sangiovese “Santa Cristina” We always start with an Eggplant Rolletini appetizer, stuffed with creamy, ricotta cheese and swimming in their award winning tomato sauce. The Garlic Shrimp is wonderful with jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic, diced Roma tomatoes, scallions, capers and fine herbs in a chardonnay white wine and served over a crostini. The Rigatoni Baresi is a favorite with the pasta tossed with sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers, garlic and oil and cannellini beans. The dish we come back to time and again is the Chicken Scarpariello; boneless chicken and sausage sauteed with garlic in a balsamic and white wine reduction. Big fan too of the Cesari “Mara” Valpolicella priced very reasonably at $39. Delightful private room that can accommodate up to 40 people for a private party. See menus here. Serving dinner daily and lunch Friday-Sunday.
Inside, a marble bar with redwood wine racks behind it, is separated from the dining room by a ½ wall. The walls are done in a beige patterned wallpaper and the room has marble columns, funky hanging globes in a track lighting arrangement and tile floors. The 14 or so tables in the dining room are elegantly set with white tablecloths and sparkling accessories. Large windows on two sides allow you to take in the scene outside. I have an old adage, when the bread is warm, good things are to come and that was the case here. The pastas are delicious and could be meals unto themselves. Pappardelle Amatriciana sautéed
The original restaurant opened in Ocean Grove in 1995 as a small storefront BYOB. It moved to its current location in May, 2002. But it really all began with The Raspberry Café: Founded in 1988 by owners Howard Raczkiewicz and Luke Magliaro, the breakfast and lunch place was legendary for it’s fresh food, juice bar and homemade muffins. Howard and Luke are still the hands-on owners who oversee the daily operations of Moonstruck. Moonstruck is housed in a multi-story – Victorian style building with lots of windows and wrap around porches. There are wonderful views across Wesley Lake to the Victorian Homes of Ocean Grove and The Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove’s famous landmark…And sometimes the full moon! The first floor offers a bar and lounge area where guests may enjoy cocktails and appetizers. The second floor is the main dining room with it’s own dining bar. The food is American-Mediterranean Grill, inspired by the healthy cooking of the Mediterranean region, incorporating fresh Ingredients, quality oils and whole grains in many of the dishes.
Good cocktail menu and a nice wine list with very reasonable pricing. No reservations, but here’s a tip, you can often get a seat at the bar on the second floor. onions, pancetta, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, San Marzano tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Or the Tortolini ai Funghi Graitinati filled with goat cheese and tossed with wild mushrooms, asiago, proscuitto, scallions and cream. Entrees, served with roasted potatoes, string beans and carrots, were equally satisfying. I had a wonderful Pollo Savoya, tender chicken breast with sweet peppers, cherry peppers, garlic, rosemary and a balsamic demi-glaze. Jen’s Veal Fiorentina was sautéed in a lemon white wine sauce, topped with spinach and melted mozzarella and sprinkled with roasted tomatoes. The wine list is small but very fairly priced. Most whites are under $35 and reds under $40. We had a wonderful Gavi at $24 on one trip and a surprisingly well priced Amarone at $48 on another.
Some of our favorite dishes; Keftedes, Greek style meatballs, tzatziki, lemon; Eggplant Fries; sea salt, local honey drizzle; Clams Cubano, house made chorizo, Aji Amarillo, olive oil, garlic, butter, white wine, cilantro, lemon; Roasted Garlic Shrimp, Butter, lemon, white wine, panko, Parmigiano; Pan roasted chicken, Herbed French Cut breast, lemon garlic sauce, mashed potatoes.
Moonstruck, Asbury Park, NJ
ROMANTIC QUOTIENT: Can be a little loud, but an outside table on a comfortable night can be pretty romantic.
La Dolce Vita is a delightful oceanfront restaurant in Belmar serving lunch and dinner every day. Outside is a canopied patio with about 20 tables which can be closed in during inclement weather and is a delightful place to enjoy the beach beyond and people watch and there are sure some characters around! While the inside is very nice, we’ll save that for the cold weather, outside is the place to be.
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After 20 years as the best fine dining restaurant in New Jersey and one of the best in the country, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa have introduced a bold, new concept, Nicholas Barrel & Roost, that has raised the bar for casual style restaurants. They continue to produce outstanding food, but in a more relaxed setting. Gone are the white tablecloths and formal service. In its place is a modern farmhouse interior with a delightful al fresco patio. Lunch and weekend brunch are now served. The select drinks menu makes use of the season’s freshest ingredients and highlights liquors from Nicholas’ private-barrel
Romantic Quotient Dining on the porches with soft summer breezes, candlelight and views of the lake is very romantic.
The menu features some wonderful bar snacks like crispy chicken and Alabama white sauce, fried house made pickles and a raw bar with East and West Coast oysters and caviar. Fans of the restaurant will notice menu item carry-overs like prime steaks, bourbon braised suckling pig, pan roasted King salmon, butter poached Nova Scotia lobster tail and more. New items include a sirloin, short rib burger, artisan pizzas, fresh pastas and salads. You will not be able to resist one of the decadent desserts like the Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie with Nicholas Creamery Bourbon Aged Coffee Ice Cream.
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 37 stash, made exclusively for him under his direct guidance. The wellappointed bar also features craft beers on tap as well as an expertly curated wine collection.
WHAT OTHERS SAY…
That first name, Nicholas, will be familiar to NJM readers, who have seen it grace every Best Restaurants list since the first one in 2007. But after a 20-year run, Nicholas and Melissa Harary have transformed Restaurant Nicholas, the avatar of contemporary fine dining in the Garden State, into a new, familyfriendly eatery tailored to these times. New Jersey Monthly Magazine
What Others Say… “…The atmosphere in this eatery is warm and welcoming, making it a nice place to meet with some friends or for a date…People love Moonstruck because of the great food on the menu. Moonstruck knows how to make some great grilled items and it has seasonal specials.”
Nice selection of moderately priced wines by the glass like a Domonique Crochet Sancerre at $13. There’s also a selection of “Nick’s Top Picks Under $50.
ROMANTIC QUOTIENT A table on the outside patio is private and intimate.
Nicholas Barrel & Roost, Middletown, NJ
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Inside the French inspired brasserie has a wonderful metal topped bar with small red shaded lamps, huge circular dark leather booths and the stunning artwork of Paolo Ventura. There is also an expresso bar at the front of the restaurant. The bar offers a wonderful selection of bourbons, whiskeys, single malts, tequila and craft beers. Hand crafted cocktails include items like the Red Rum; pilar vanilla rum, red wine, lemon juice, simple syrup, brandied cherries and Peach Bourbon Ice Tea; Bulleit bourbon, peach purée, honey simple syrup, ice tea, mint. There’s also nearly 50 wines by the glass with some excellent choices. But ultimately, it is the food you go for and it is richly satisfying at Pascal. You can enjoy classic appetizers like French onion soup, escargot and beef tartare, There’s a wonderful selection of charcuterie and cheese and caviar from around the globe. Bistro fare includes Coq Au Vin: chicken stewed in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions & bacon, with pommes purée; Roasted Breast of Chicken: asparagus, fried duck egg, jambon de bayonne: Steak Frites: pan-seared snake river farms kobe sirloin flap, au poivre, hand-cut frites; Lobster Bouillabaisse; lobster, scallops, shrimp, mussels, bouillabaisse broth, rouille and Moules Frites; blue bay mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots, thyme & baguette. If you still have room for dessert the creme brulee and the St. Stephen cheesecake; hazelnut cookie crust with seasonal berries are excellent. The wine list, with a decided French bent has a nice mix of higher end wines and bottles under $50.
ROMANTIC QUOTIENT High. Tall , cozy booths envelop the diner and make for intimate conversation.
WHAT OTHERS SAY… Small plates and elevated bistro staples are the draw at this French kitchen in Asbury Park, which also serves brunch in stylish digs with a busy bar mixing classic and creative cocktails. ~ZAGAT Pascal & Sabine, Asbury Park, NJ If Pascal & Sabine were in my neighborhood, I would probably eat there a couple times a week. Wonderful decor (who doesn’t like booths?), excellent bistro food, a very good wine list, a fantastic Sunday brunch with live jazz and a really enjoyable staff makes this a favorite at the Jersey Shore.
Pascal and Sabine are characters from French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse’s signature work, The Red Balloon. In the film, Pascal finds a red balloon with a mind of its own that follows him around the city. You’ll see that red balloon outside the doors of the restaurant.
This is the place to enjoy extraordinary seafood from salmon to tuna to lobster and more. Chef Terry is a master at taking a piece of fish and creating a masterpiece of flavors and textures around it. It is the only local place that serves fresh Dover Sole and it is priced below market at $39.
There’s an excellent raw bar with varieties of oysters and clams and fat jumbo shrimp. Try the Ship Wreck Shellfish Sampler. You can get lobsters fresh from their own tanks, a number of different cuts of beef and lamb. The beef is marinated and served with garlic mashed potatoes, onion rings and creamed spinach.
The wine list is about 50 bottles strong with some good choices and excellent values. There are plenty of options under $50. The bar, the food, the service and the ambiance all combine to make this a must stop when you are at the Jersey Shore. much. Fine Dining Seafood Grill, Brielle, NJ When you go for dinner in the middle of the week and the parking lot is full, the bar crowded and all the tables occupied, it’s a pretty good tip-off that the food is going to be good and the Shipwreck doesn’t
Can be loud. WHAT OTHERS SAY… TASTE Award winner for: Outstanding Restaurant:
Outstanding Restaurant:
The feel is casual with a touch of elegance. A soft color palette and exposed ceiling duct work are coupled with linen table cloths and china. The bar, which occupies almost half of the space, is always lively and the bartenders are competent and friendly. There’s an open kitchen and some interesting artifacts on the walls and in display cases from Bill’s salvage dives.
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Surf ‘n’ turf “done at an elevated level” is the lure at this “only-game-in-town” Brielle seafooder with “driftwood”-enhanced decor and “pleasant” service; although it’s “priced like Manhattan” and “noisy” at the bar, distractions include “exceptional views of the boats” sailing on the Manasquan River. ~ZAGAT
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Outstanding Restaurant:Cocktail Program Outstanding Restaurant: Wine Program Chef of the Year Shipwreck
It’sdisappoint.become kind of the “go to” place for locals, a restaurant that delivers consistently and one where you are likely to run into some friends. Trying new restaurants is fun, but when you want to be guaranteed a delicious meal, you won’t go wrong here.
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Nothing beats a great clam chowder. It’s a staple all year long at the shore. This recipe is one of the most requested recipes from my cookbook. I have a friend from Maine who tells me it’s the best Clam Chowder she’s ever tasted, and that’s coming from a Mainer. Give this recipe a try the next time you’re in the mood for a comforting hug from the Jersey Shore.
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Deborah Smith, author of The Jersey Shore Cookbook Box, Beach
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“Sixty years of chef — along fresh, — New England clam chowder,” says Shrimp Box co-owner George Gyftakis. This make-at- home version creamy, at its
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The Jersey Shore Cookbook features 50 recipes from 50 Jersey Shore restau rants and is available on Amazon and in many local stores and eateries. You can order a personalized copy at JerseyShoreCookbook.com.
Credit: The Shrimp Box and Outside the Box Patio Bar. Excerpted from The Jersey Shore Cookbook by Deborah Smith. Reprinted with permission from Quirk Books.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and celery and sauté for a few minutes, until onions are translucent and vegetables are soft. Add clam broth. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 30 minutes.
3. Add clams, with their liquid, and potatoes to broth. Bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
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1. Make a roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
4. Add some soup liquid to roux, a ladle at a time, to soften it. Stir roux into soup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then simmer uncovered for 1 5.minute.Addheavy cream, half-and-half, and parsley. Heat through, letting soup simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK For over 13 years this great promotional event has showcased the best restaurants at the Jersey Shore. Offered in April and November, participating restaurants present a 3 course menu with three appetizers, three entrée and three dessert choices at a great value special price. The 10 day event also features a host of Special Events: - The Chef’s Invitational - The Great Jersey Shore Burger Contest - Bourbon, Bacon and Blues - The Dream Dinner - The Great Jersey Shore Martini Contest Sign-up at www.jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com for all the latest news of events.
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Joe Leone’s Gastronomia Washington Blvd, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 732.681.1036 https://www.joeleones.com
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732.477.4520 https://www.mulberrystreet.net Offshore BBQ 713 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 848.232.2307 https://www.offshorebbq.com Pastosa Ravioli 2410 NJ-35, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.722.8076 https://www.pastosa.com Pete & Elda’s Bar/Carmen’s Pizza 93 Summit Ave, Neptune City, NJ 07753 732.774.6010 https://peteandeldas.com Rosie’s Pizza 620 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732.746.3060 https://www.rosiesppb.com Speakeatery 705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732.898.9456 https://www.thespeakeatery.com Squan Tavern 15 Broad Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.223.3324 https://www.squantavern.com Sugar Bake Shop & Gourmet Foods 406 Higgins Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730 732.612.8282 https://sugarbakegourmet.com Surf Taco Multiple Locations Multiple https://surftaco.com/ The Scone Pony 305 Washington Ave Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.289.8887 https://www.facebook.com/thesconepony Tom Bailey’s Market 1323 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.282.0920 https://tombaileysmarket.com Vic’s Pizza 60 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732.774.8225 https://www.vicspizza.com Windmill Multiple Locations Multiple https://www.windmillhotdogs.com Take-Out & Specialty 44 | The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022
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Brennan’s Delicatessen https://brennansinc.com
Danskin Real Estate Agency 1937 Hwy 35 Wall, NJ 07719 732-449-3800 office 732-539-4901 megangepp@gmail.comcell http://www.danskinrealestate.com/ Homemade Chocolates & Specialty Candies Making Life Sweet! Gifts, event favors, and so much more. Call or visit us for all your candy needs! 1118 3rd Avenue Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732 449 7535 thirdavenuechocolateshoppe.com
Custom Charcuterie Boards, Boxes, Grazing Tables, Sandwich Platters & Centerpieces www.mollyboards.com
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Farmer’s Markets Monmouth County Farmers Markets Asbury Fresh Sunday Farmers and Makers Market, Starting May. 10 AM-3 PM Kennedy Park, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Atlantic Farm Market Opens April 1506 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.528.8660 Bell Works Outdoor Markets Wednesdays, 11 AM-4 PM 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07730 Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market May through mid-November, Sundays 9 AM-2 PM The Galleria Red Bank Parking Lot Corner of Bridge Ave. and West Front, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.530.7300 Highlands Farmers Market Saturdays, June-November. 8:30 AM-sellout Huddy Park, 301 Shore Drive (GPS address), Highlands, NJ 07732 732.291.4713 Manasquan Farmers’ Market Thursdays from June to August, 10 AM-3 PM Corner of Main St. & Miller Preston Way, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.223.8303 Matt’s Farm Market Opens 10am 1740 NJ-71, Belmar, NJ 07719 732.449.5600 The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 49
Sea Bright Farmers Market Thursdays, 2 PM-7 PM Municipal Parking Lot, 1041 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760 732.784.8455 Smith’s Farm Market Opens April. Daily at 10am, 9am weekends. 2810 Allaire Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 732.449.1928 West End Farmer’s Market Thursdays, 9am. June-October West End Park, Long Branch, NJ 07740 732.539.3999 Ocean County Farmers Markets Brick Farmers Market Saturdays, May through October 8:30 AM-1:30 PM Windward Beach Park 265 Princeton Ave., Brick, NJ 08724 908.489.0559 Downtown Toms River Farmers Market Wednesdays June-October 10 AM-4 PM 700 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753 732.341.8738 Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market Sundays June through October, 10 AM-2 PM The Gazebo 410 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 917.359.9736 Nature’s Reward Farmers Market Brielle Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM, Sundays 9 AM-5 PM Point Pleasant- Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM – 6 PM, & Sunday 8:30 AM – 5 PM Brielle- 628 Higgins Ave, Brielle, NJ 08730 Point732.528.5180Pleasant- 3124 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 732.892.7330 50 | The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022
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HORSERACING Monmouth Park Rt. 36, Long Branch No better way to spend a cloudy day than the beautiful Monmouth Park. Clean, well managed facility with manicured grounds, top horses and jockeys. Season runs late May to late September.
GOLF Monmouth County offers 6 public golf courses, two of which Howell and Hominy Hill, are consistently rated among the top public courses in the country. Hominy Hill in Colts Neck, was called “Augusta of New Jersey.” By Zagat. Colts Neck Golf Club is semi-private and offers a wonderful and challenging trek.
GAMBLING Gambling and top notch shows are about an hour and fifteen to an hour and thirty minutes away in Atlantic City. THEATER We are fortunate to have three theater companies in the area. Spring Lake Theatre Company 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, Algonquin Arts Theater in Manasquan and the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank. All produce Broadway type shows and the Algonquin and Basie also feature live music concerts.
FISHING Surf fishing is very popular in the area with striped bass and blue fish the usual catch. Young guy recently caught a 52lb striper in the surf. You’ll have to bring your own pole, but you can get everything else you need at Bogan’s Basin in Brielle, on Higgins Ave. Brielle is the deep sea fishing capital of the East offering both charter boats and party boats.
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KAYAKING Kayaking in and around the Manasquan River is both great exercise and wonderful way to spend an hour or two. There’s a place in Manasquan that rents kayaks by the hour or day. Paddle Out in Manasquan at 537 Main Street opens at 10am, but if you call the night before they’ll meet you as early as 8am.
CONCERTS The PNC Bank Arts Center Located in Holmdel. This outdoor amphitheater is a beautiful venue and hosts some of the top acts touring each summer. Count Basie Theater is on Monmouth Ave. in Red Bank This small indoor theater offers interesting concert and theater productions throughout the year. Jersey Shore
The “boards” as the boardwalks are called are ideal and scenic for walking or running along the ocean. Bikes are only allowed on the boardwalks before 9am in season, anytime out of season. The Manasquan Reservoir, located about 20 minutes away is a natural preserve and has a beautiful 5 mile trail through the woods and along the reservoir. Wonderful place to walk, run or bike. There is a lengthy bike path through the woods, starting on North Main Street in Manasquan and stretching out all the way to Trenton. Bikes can be rented a Shore Riders Bike Rentals in Point Pleasant.
All of the beaches at the Jersey Shore are clean and well maintained by the individual town’s beach departments. Beach maintenance is supported by the sale of daily and seasonal beach badges. Cost is $4-$10 per day. Visitors can enjoy pristine beaches from Sandy Hook south to Island Beach State Park.
BOATING Boatsetter.com and Getmyboat.com offer a variety of boats to rent throughout the Jersey Shore.
Nestled in the beautiful town of Spring Lake, you find the Spring Lake Community House and Theatre. The beautiful building is turning 100 years old in 2023, and is the beating heart of the town. A truly magical place, there is always something new to experience, from spectacular theatre productions, wonderful children programs, to beautiful exhibitions by local artists in the Upper Gallery, and memorable parties on the lawn of the building.
300 Madison Avenue Spring Lake, NJ 07762
The Spring Lake Theatre & Dance Academy is an unparalleled place for children to grow up. The beautiful building provides a truly unique setting for them to flourish in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment, enhancing performing arts and life skills under the tutelage of exceptional teachers.
There is always something wonderful happening here!
The Spring Lake Community House has since 1976 been home to the Spring Lake Theatre. Each year, thousands of audience members come to experience the magic and marvel of six Broadway-quality performances, with exceptionally talented casts and highly acclaimed set designs, lighting and costumes.
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JUNE June 5 – 50th NJ Irish Festival – Monmouth Park June 9 - Broadway Boardwalk Bash - www.algonquinarts.org June 9 – July 10 The Pin-Up Girls at NJ Repertory Company Theater. www. njrep.org June 16 - Common Ground Grief Center Clambake. www.commongroundgriefcenter.org June 18 – Giant Craft Show – Ocean Grove July 7 - 24 – Beauty and the Beast. www.springlaketheatre.com July 16 - 31 - Mary Poppins - www.algonquinarts.org July 23 – The Haskell – Monmouth Park AUGUST Aug 4 - 28 - The Hummingbirds at NJ Repertory Company Theater. www. njrep.org August 12-21 - The Who’s Tommy - www.algonquinarts.org August 18-28 – Gypsy. www.springlaketheatre.com August 27 – Summer Festival/Craft Fair - Manasquan August 28 – Danny Wellington & His Band – www.algonquinarts.org SEPTEMBER September 3 – BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival – Monmouth Park September 17 – Halfway to St Patrick’s Day - www.algonquinarts.org September 17 – Annual Festival of the Sea. Point Pleasant Beach September 17-18. Sea. Hear. Now Festival, Asbury Park September 20 – Sweet Baby James, A James Taylor Tribute. www.algonquinarts.org OCTOBER October 8 – Intercoastal Tug of War – Manasquan and Point Pleasant October 14-23 Man of La Mancha - www.algonquinarts.org October 29 – Decade – A Tribute to Neil Young - www.algonquinarts.org NOVEMBER November 6 - Father Alphonse’s Orchestra of St. Peter’s by the Sea – A Tribute to Veterans. www.algonquinarts.org November 12 – Ronstadt Review – A Musical Tribute to Linda Ronstadt. www.algonquinarts. org November 13 – James Langton’s New York All Star Big Band. www.algonquinarts.org November 19 – Manasquan Turkey Run DECEMBER December 1-18 – Scrooge. www.springlaketheatre.com December 3-18 – A Christmas Story, The Musical. www.algonquinarts.org Other Venues Count Basie Theater, Red Bank. www.thebasie.org Monmouth Park. www.monmouthpark.com PNC Arts Center, Holmdel. www.pncbankartscenter.org Stone Pony, Asbury Park. www.stoneponyonline.com 60 | The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022
7. Historic Village at Allaire, Wall Living history museum of a historic village. Train rides. www. allairevillage.org
10. Go Fishing – Party Boat Fishing, Belmar, Brielle, Point Pleasant Spend a ½ or full day fishing in the ocean on a party boat. www.njfishing.com/NJ_Party_Boat_Fishing Ultimate Guide Jersey Shore
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8. IPlay America, Freehold Huge indoor fun center with bumper cars, go-karts, laser tag & video games, plus a bar & grill. 9. Allaire Community Farm, Wall The Allaire Community Farm is operated and supported by more than 200 volunteers year-round and is home to many rescued animals, from goats to horses to ducks. Walk around the farm, say hello to the furry and feathered friends, and buy a bag of food to feed the animals. For an additional fee, you can ride the ponies on the weekends. www. allairecommunityfarm.org
6. Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Rides, animal attractions, food. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
2. Silver Ball Arcade & Museum, Asbury Park Boardwalk game arcade starring pinball machines from the 1930s to the present, plus a snack bar.
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4. Miniature Golf Asbury Eighteen Mini Golf, Asbury Park, Belmar Mini Golf, Rt 35 Belmar, Castaway Cove, Jenkinson’s and Lighthouse Point Miniature Golf, all on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, Mini Golf and Lava Golf Lavallette, Quail Ridge, Wall, Shipwreck Island Mini Golf, Bradley Beach, Smuggler’s Quay Mini Golf, Seaside Heights 5. Trampoline Park Skyzone Trampoline Park Lakewood. and www.skyzone.com/oceanwww.skyzone.com/lakewoodOcean.
1. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk & Aquarium, Point Pleasant Famed oceanside boardwalk with familyfriendly rides, an arcade, mini-golf, an aquarium and casual food stops.
3. Jersey Shore Pirates, Brick Mini mates have the opportunity to dressup like pirates, get face painted with pirate “tattoos”, and learn some pirate lingo before setting sail on an hour and fifteen minute long action packed www.jerseyshorepirates.comadventure.
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey ShoreApres Beach One of the great pleasures of summer is that first cocktail after a day at the beach. Inside, outside, it doesn’t matter. Here’s some of the best places to enjoy “apres beach”. All have outside bars and/or water views and many have live music on the weekends. Seaside Park Bum Rogers Crabhouse Lavallette Crab’s Claw Inn Point Pleasant Outside the Box Wharfside Patio Brielle Waypoint 622 Manasquan Reef & Barrel The Salty Whale Sea Girt The Parker House Lake Como Bar Joe’sAnticipationSurfShack Belmar La Terrazza Avon The Columns Asbury Park Deal Lake Bar & Co. Langosta Lounge RobinsonPorta Ale House The Iron Whale Long Branch McLoone’sAvenue Pier House Ocean Place Resort Robinson Ale House Monmouth Beach Beach Tavern Sea Bright Donovan’s Reef The Rum Runner Tommy’s Tavern + Tap Woody’s Ocean Grill The Highlands ProvingInletBahr’sCafeGround Rumson Salt Creek Grille The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 63
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The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Shopping FULL SERVICE MALL Monmouth Mall 180 NJ 35, Eatontown, NJ 07724 www.monmouthmallnj.com Ocean County Mall 1201 Hooper Ave. Toms River, NJ 08753 www.simon.com/mall/ocean-county-mall UPSCALE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTERS Brooke 35 & West Plaza 2150 NJ-35, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 www.brook35plaza.com Pier Village One Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 piervillagenj.com The Grove & Grove West at Shrewsbury 597 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 www.thegroveatshrewsbury.com FACTORY OUTLETS Jersey Shore Premium Outlets 1 Premium Outlet Blvd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753 premiumoutlets.com/outlet/jersey-shore Jackson Premium Outlets 537 Monmouth Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527 premiumoutlets.com/outlet/jackson AsburyANTIQUESPark Emporium 646 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Canvas House Antiques & Design Center 614 Trenton Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 facebook.com/canvashouseantiques Monmouth Street Emporium 27 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 www.monmouthstreetemporium.com Point Pavilion Antique Center 608 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant NJ 07712 facebook.com/PointPavilionAntiques Point Pleasant Antique Emporium 622 Trenton Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 07712 www.pointpleasantantiques.com The Antique Center of Red Bank 195/226 W. Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 www.redbankantique.com LOCAL STORES Asbury Park www.asburyparkchamber.com/listings/shop Belmar www.belmar.com Manasquan www.manasquanchamber.org/directory.html Ocean Grove www.oceangrovenj.com/shopping Point Pleasant www.pointpleasantbeach.com/shopping.htm Red Bank www.redbank.org/things-to-do/shopping Spring Lake www.visitspringlake.com/shop/allshops Toms River https://tomsriverchamber.com The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 65
LAWYERS, DRUGS, AND BUM KNEES. NFL players are an eclectic group, prone to violence in some cases or guilty of misconduct in others. You should have a list of players that are holding out, suspended, or injured. This naughty list could grow as your draft approaches. Better check it twice.
DON’T DRAFT DETROIT LIONS RUNNING BACKS. Go ahead, draft a Honolulu blue and silver Lions RB. I dare you. The most yards by a Lion since 2014 is 860 by Joique Bell. Never heard of him? You’re not alone. Even the highly touted D’Andre Swift only had 617 yards last year. Need I say more? Plus, you know, they’re the Lions
NEVER DRAFT A KICKER OR TEAM DEFENSE. This one is serious. Fill your roster with extra RBs and WRs instead. Preseason is a war of attrition, and as players get injured, your extra bench stash might be the next fantasy superstar. Drafting kickers and defenses is a dart throw. No one predicted Younghoe Koo of the Atlanta Falcons would be the number three scoring kicker last year, and the perennially average Dallas Cowboys defense finished first. When the regular season begins, cut your 2 worst bench players to stream a kicker and defense every week based on matchups. It’s that simple. ANTE UP! We play fantasy football for fun, but when finances are involved, it sets an increased level of competitiveness. To that end, insist that no one drafts until all entry fees are paid. Unpaid winners because a few guys didn’t chip in is a crock that will be avoided by collecting up front. Lastly, if no money is involved, by all means, drink and draft! You can follow Bill Reinhard’s Fantasy Football advice weekly in the NY Daily News starting in July!
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Top Ten Draft Day Tips for the 2022 Season Bill Reinhard - Fantasy Billboard - NY Daily News NEVER DRINK AND DRAFT. Leave Bud, Jack, and Johnny home where they belong. Waking up hungover with a roster full of Houston Texans and 3 kickers is no way to start the season. Bringing drafts to the draft has ruined many a fantasy team.
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DRAFT WITH YOUR HEART. Come again? Isn’t that the cardinal sin of fantasy football? Well, maybe. But dang it, I like rooting for Josh Allen and hate pulling for Tom Brady. Pick the players you want to watch on Sundays. I once drafted the entire New Orleans Saints offense. Had a lot of fun; missed the playoffs but had a lot of fun.
DON’T SIT NEXT TO THE LEAGUE IDIOT He’s the lovable loser that picked up a fantasy magazine at the 7 Eleven an hour before the draft. He’ll ask you questions the entire night, spill pastrami on your cheat sheet, and your draft will suffer. He also had the worst record last year. Let’s hope he repeats.
DON’T BE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER Babysitting a bunch of bickering knuckleheads for four months is unnecessary torture and takes away from your own team success. Even if the Commish gets a discounted entry fee, don’t do it. You’re welcome.
HAVE A GREAT TEAM NAME From personal experience, a good name is good juju. I’ve had clever monikers in my leagues: The Wrecked ‘Ems, The Fighting Amish, The Gashouse Gorillas, The Bridesmaids, Studbears, Murray’s Deli, En Fuego & The Wayfarers, and my all time favorite The Favre Dollar Footlongs.
IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL. Watch preseason games. Do mock drafts. Listen to podcasts on your way to work. Bring cheat sheets to the draft. There’s a ton of up to date information online. Use it. And for heaven’s sake, know your league rules! Also, in this age of COVID, add 2 extra rounds to your draft. You will need extra players to plug in if infections rise.
The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Nightlife BarNightclubsAnticipation, Lake Como. www.bar-a.com Headliner Oasis, Neptune. www.headlineroasis.com Osprey Nightclub, Manasquan. www.ospreynightclub.com Restaurant/Bars with Entertainment (One or more nights) Bum Rogers, Seaside Park. www.bumrogerstavern.com Crab’s Claw Inn, Lavallette. www.thecrabsclaw.com Drifthouse at David Burke, Sea Bright. www.drifthousedb.com Fratello’s, Sea Girt. www.fratellosnj.com Langosta Lounge, Asbury Park. www.langostalounge.com Joe Surf Shack, Lake Como. www.jss.surf Reef & Barrel, Manasquan. www.reefandbarrel.com Scarborough Fair, Sea Girt. www.sfseagirt.com The Pig & the Parrot Sandbar, Brielle. www.thepigandparrot.com The Salty Whale, Manasquan. www.thesaltywhale.com Wharfside Patio Bar, Point Pleasant. www.wharfsidenj.com Whitechapel Projects, Long Branch. www.whitechapelprojects.comComedyUncleVinnie’sComedyClub, Point Pleasant Beach. StonePNCCountAlgonquinConcertwww.unclevinniescomedyclub.comVenuesTheater,Manasquan.www.algonquinarts.orgBasieTheater,RedBank.www.thebasie.orgArtsCenter,Holmdel.www.pncbankartscenter.orgPony,AsburyPark.www.stoneponyonline.comTheaterAlgonquinTheater,Manasquan.www.algonquinarts.orgCountBasieTheater,RedBank.www.thebasie.org The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 67
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The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Don’t Miss · Morning coffee at the Manasquan Inlet · The brisket at Jersey Shore BBQ · Back porch at the Parker House after the beach. · Rooftop Bar at Reef & Barrel · A show at the legendary Stone Pony · A pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich · Brian Kirk & the Jirks at Wharfside Patio · Beach dinner and Thursday night fireworks · Dinner at Shipwreck Grill · A day at Monmouth Park Race Track · Lobster at Red’s Lobster Pot · Cocktails beside the water at Outside the Box · Lunch on the deck overlooking the ocean at Avenue · Brunch at Salt Creek Grill · Oysters at Point Lobster Bar & Grill · Tailgate and concert at PNC Arts Center · A Windmilll hot dog · A walk on the boardwalk · Herbertsville Road Farm Market · Jersey corn and tomatoes · A Pete & Elda’s thin crust pizza · Dance the night away at Bar Anticipation Whether you are visiting for a weekend or a week, or even if you live here, these are the things you do not want to miss when you are here. The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 69
Jersey shore locals have their favorite breweries too. It might be that little store front sized place down the street or the one with the giant gleaming tanks and a killer view of the ocean. How about the one that makes your favorite IPA or that quirky Saison? Here are five of my favorites.
Favorite Jersey Shore Breweries 5 Favorite Jersey Shore Breweries
Located at the northern tip of the Jersey shore in Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing is one of the most creative breweries in the state. Co-owner Augie Carton is often inspired by food and flavors when designing a beer recipe. The tap room, with it’s exposed brick and roughhewn timber is as cozy as it gets. Back in 2011, when I first talked to Augie, he said that if this brewery thing didn’t work out he’d still have one cool man cave! Well, it certainly worked out. (Nearby notable: Ross Brewing - dock and drink coming soon.)
(Nearby notable: Beach Haus Brewing - what a view!)
Kane Brewing Kane’s location in may not be as picturesque as Carton’s but, having opened the same year (2012), they’re another OG of the Jersey craft beer scene. Owner Michael Kane’s love of surfing and all things littoral show up in beer names like Head High and Sneakbox. They do everything well, but their IPAs and Imperial Stouts are world class. (Nearby notable: Jughandle Brewing - 2 rights = 1 left) Little Dog Brewing
Last Wave Brewing
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If sun, sand, and surf aren’t enough for you, the Jersey shore offers another one of life’s great pleasures. Beer. We’re practically awash in the stuff. The amount of great beer being produced up and down our shoreline is staggering. There are roughly 130 small breweries operating in New Jersey and about a quarter of them skirt the coastline. So, whatever shore town you wind up in there’s at least one craft brewery close by.
By Peter Culos, Craft Beer Contributor JerseyBites.com
This Neptune brewery is, well, little. Owner, brewer, and dog lover Gretchen Schmidhausler is the first lady of brewing in the Garden State and her storefront brewery produces wonderful little beers. I really do mean little. Coming in on the lower end of the ABV scale, “small” in beer parlance, they are still packed with flavor. The diminutive taproom is simply adorable.
Battle River Brewing
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Just steps from the Toms River, in its namesake town center, and near the site of a Revolutionary War dust-up, Battle River is a gem. They have a diverse and creative tap list and really embrace the local community. Local restaurants provide menus daily and will deliver your order if you need a nosh with your beer. Time your visit with Downtown Toms River night for even more fun. Every Friday and Saturday night from May through October there’s a street festival right outside their door. (Nearby notable: Heavy Reel Brewing - big and bold.)
Well, those are my favorites in my neck of the woods but there’s a lot more shore to explore!
Not all of the fun in Point Pleasant Beach is located on the boardwalk. Last Wave is located in the upcoming downtown area and sports a distinct beachy surfer vibe. That’s not surprising since owners Bert Roling and Nick Jiorle are die hard surfers. The atmosphere is fun and friendly, and the beer selection rolls from lager to fruited sours to IPAs and even some dark stuff. When the beach day is over, you need a beer. (Nearby notable: Icarus Brewing - more IPAs!)
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Lynn M. Snyder Executive Director Cindy DeForge Administrative Assistant Board of Trustees
Richard J. Clayton, Board Chair Joseph Leone Introna Margaret Marinaro, Vice-Chair Kristin O’Boyle Kevin Orender
Supporting Grieving Children, Teenagers and Young Adults since 2009 Common Ground Grief Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing on-going peer support groups for children, teens and young adults who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Our services are free of cost to all participating families.
Susan E. Roberts, Esq. Mark D. Sheklian, D.M.D. Tamara Valdez, Secretary Jennifer Weisert, Treasurer
Common Ground Grief Center We are grateful for the tremendous number of volunteers who help facilitate our many support groups. Our training is a comprehensive 4-day training which is offered each September over 2 weekends. Once trained, the commitment is only 2 evenings per month, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Our program takes place from September through mid-June. We do not provide groups over the summer. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering or would like a tour of our facility, please contact Lynn Snyder at:
67lynn@commongroundgriefcenter.orgTaylorAve.•Manasquan,NJ08736732-606-7477www.commongroundgriefcenter.org
The Manasquan High School Class of 1981 held their 20th reunion in July of 2001 at the Crystal Point in Point Pleasant, NJ. Paul Keating was catching up with his classmates and told them he was a NYC Fireman. His friends said, “Paulie, that’s just crazy”. But he looked them in the eye with that smile of his and said, “I have to tell you, I love it!” Less than 6 weeks later Paul was awakened in his Cedar Street apartment in NYC when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. He called his sister Jeanne to let her know he was ok but that he was going to the fire station behind his apartment. It was his day off but looking out his window he could see glass and debris flying everywhere even though the towers were over a quarter mile away from his apartment. He knew this was no ordinary occurrence. Then he told his sister, “I’m going to the World Trade Center to help my brothers.” That was the last thing anybody ever heard from Paul Hanlon Keating. Paul Keating was a regular guy; funny, always smiling. He wore puka beads around his neck (ask your parents, kids). He told corny jokes. School was a lot of fun for him. He wasn’t all that interested in academics. He was interested in his friends and good times. Paul would be the first person to say, “Why the heck would you ever have a scholarship in my name?” He would say he was just doing his job on 9/11. But the fact is while thousands of terrified people were running away from the WTC, Paul and his brothers were running towards it Paul’s body was found on March 7, 2012 under the South Tower lobby next to the revolving doors he was manning to help people escape the building. The Paul Keating Memorial Scholarship is a $1000 essay contest explaining “Bravery and Patriotism: What It Means to Me in the United States Today” . All Manasquan High School Seniors are eligible every year. It is funded from generous donations by the Manasquan High School Class of 1981 and the Manasquan Patrolman’s Benevolent Association MHS Class of 81 Alumnae Bill Reinhard and Jake Kleinecht keep the scholarship running every year. Mr. Reinhard corresponds with the high school and presents the winning seniors at the annual Academic Awards Night. A retired Manasquan Police Captain, Mr. Kleinecht arranges the annual donation from the PBA as well as running various fundraisers in the summer. Paul Keating was everyone’s friend. The MHS Class of 81 keeps this scholarship going to insure that Paul’s life and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Paul Hanlon Keating, NYC Fireman, Ladder 5
It’s important to remember that Paul Keating walked the same hallways of Manasquan High School as the seniors who win this scholarship. It’s important to remember that in June of 1981, Paul was an excited senior getting ready for graduation, and in Paulie’s case, the graduation parties! It’s important to remember that he was a goofball, a friend, a son, a brother, and on his last day on earth, Paul Keating was a hero.
Donations to support the scholarship are welcome and needed. Please make checks payable to: The Paul Keating Memorial Scholarship, 2396 Sycamore Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
9/11 ~ NEVER FORGET
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MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE WHO WE ARE Second Chance NJ is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization, created to train and place previously incarcerated people in the hospitality industry. High rates of recidivism (individuals returning to jail/prison after release) and the difficulty the food industry has in attracting and hiring long-term employees make this a project that can help solve two serious problems in our community. OUR OBJECTIVES *To reduce recidivism *To provide a trained, talent pool for area restaurants A SOLUTION An exclusive 8-week culinary arts training program to provide a basic orientation to the culinary arts. This intensive course will prepare the student to assume entry level positions in the area’s restaurants. PARTNERSHIPS Second Chance NJ has entered into partnerships with the Monmouth County Culinary Arts Program, Monmouth and Ocean County Probation, The NJ Department of Corrections and the NJ Re-Entry Corp. FUNDING Second Chance NJ has received a grant from the NJ Department of Corrections to initiate its program and the first group of classes. DONATIONS Donations can be made to: Second Chance NJ P.O. Box 352 Brielle, NJ 08730 Or www.gofundme.com/f/second-chance-nj CONTACT: Jim Flynn | 732.859.5643 | jimaf5003@gmail.com https://secondchancenj.org Second Chance
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According to the Asbury Park Press, Monmouth and Ocean County placed seven schools in the top 50 in the state, in addition to two schools placing in the top 100 Highnationally.Technology High School, located on the Brookdale Community College campus in the Lincroft section of Middletown, was the highest-ranked New Jersey school from Monmouth or Ocean counties in this year’s list at No. 3. It was also ranked No. 57 nationally and as the top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) school in the entire Biotechnologycountry. High School in Freehold Township finished No. 6 statewide and No. 85 nationally. The highest-ranked Ocean County school was Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science in Stafford. MATES was ranked No. 29 in the state and No. 652 nationally.
Courtesy of Stacy Vetrini, Crossroads Realty. svetrini@crnj.com SCHOOLS
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The rest of the Shore’s representatives in the state’s top 100: *Academy of Allied Health and Science (Neptune) - 13 in NJ, 273 nationally *Marine Academy of Science and Technology (Highlands) - 17 in NJ, 391 nationally *Communications High School (Wall) - 41 in NJ, 941 nationally *Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School - 45 in NJ, 1,066 nationally *Holmdel High School - 63 in NJ, 1,434 nationally *Point Pleasant Beach High School - 76 in NJ, 1,737 nationally *Marlboro High School - 79 in NJ, 1,825 nationally DEMOGRAPHICS Monmouth County Ocean County 2019 Population 618,795 607,186 2019 Median Age 43.5 42.3 2019 Poverty Rate 6.94% 10.1% 2019 Median HH Income $102,870 $76,093 2019 Median Prop Value $445,000 $292,100 2019 Employed Pop $325,993 $265,895 Source: Data USA REAL ESTATE Both Monmouth and Ocean County are a Seller’s Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster. Based on March 2022. Monmouth County Ocean County Median Sale Price $525,192 $361,499 % Change +10.4 +14.7% # Homes for Sale 3,047 4,375 % Change +19.8 +19.7 # Homes Sold 606 870 Under Asking 188 258 Asking 72 110 Over Asking 346 499 Average Sale Time 31 30 % Change -26.6 -28.7 Source: Rocket Homes The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2022 | 79
