It was really the perfect day when I think about it. I worked out on Sandy Hook with an awesome group of fourth graders on a beautiful morning, and then ended the day grabbing lunch at this nifty little spot. I had driven past the Water Witch Coffee and Tea Company numerous times. I’ve known…
Tag: Bacon
Photo of the Day: June 4, 2018
The perfect appetizer (or side dish) for your summer barbecue or gathering. Thinly sliced potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and scallions.
Photo of the Day: May 27, 2018
These two go very well together.
Photo of the Day: May 17, 2018
A killer turkey club and crunchy fries at Sissy’s in Atlantic Highlands.
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!
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…
Photo of the Day: May 6, 2018
This really needs no words, does it?
Photo of the Day: April 10, 2018
If only every day could start with a brunch like this.
Photo of the Day: April 6, 2018
Another one from Portuguese Manor. The appetizer sampler with stuffed clams, stuffed mushrooms, and bacon-wrapped scallops.
Restaurant Review: MJ’s Restaurant (Middletown)
What we ordered could not have been anymore American: a pizza, a burger, wings, and beer. Somehow, MJ’s has eluded me in the 23 years or so that I have lived in this area. I was riding around with my friend Jason. We were originally going to head into Red Bank, but were pressed for…
The Dinner that was Closure
As you all know, my dad passed away in June. On Father’s Day, of all days. Without going into too much detail, it took from that moment until late November for my mom and I to know if we would be able to keep the house, my childhood home for 23 years, or not. When…
“Liver…AND ONIONS!” (Part 2)
“We talk, drink wine, have the first course, talk, drink wine, second course, talk, drink wine, main course, drink wine, talk, dessert, and more wine. Did I mention wine?”- Walter on dinners he hosts for his friends. If you survived the first installment and have come back for more, we shall proceed. We began the…
