Photo of the Day: May 18, 2018

A teeny-tiny organic grass-fed sirloin (that was totally worth the price) along with some sauteed string beans and roasted potatoes.

Photo of the Day: May 16, 2018

Trying to get some writing done is always easier when the weather is nice and you have some Rook cold brew at your disposal.

Photo of the Day: May 13, 2018

This might be the best soup I’ve ever had in my life. Thinly sliced roast pork, bok choy, udon noodles, and a fried egg in a broth that becomes reddish and sweet thanks to the pork. UJ’s Asian Bistro, Hazlet.

Photo of the Day: May 12, 2018

Any restaurant that has a tater tot menu is okay in my book. These are the Chicken Picatta tots at JJ Bitting’s in Woodbridge.

Photo of the Day: May 11, 2018

Panini perfection at the New Monmouth Diner: turkey, bacon, avocado, and chipotle sauce…with more sauce on the side!

Photo of the Day: May 10, 2018

Best part of moving has been having a Rook less than a mile away. I was totally hooked. I get the hot New Orleans blend, and yes, I’m one of those people with the raven sticker on the back of my car.

Wall’s Legendary Circus Drive-In Demolished

The legendary drive-in restaurant in Wall, NJ known as The Circus stood for 64 years…and took only 20 minutes to be torn down this very day. The pictures and news are in. It was noted by even the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office, how sad such a moment this is. I do not have any…

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Restaurant Review: Barnacle Bill’s (Rumson, NJ)

It is always a good start when your Mai Tai comes in a pint glass. When  space is not being taken up by half an orange and there is no freakin’ umbrella. You can tell a lot about a restaurant by how they treat their cocktails. Are they giving you what is right, or trying…

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