I don’t know where the hell we were. I still don’t know how we found it. We had crossed the border into New York and were driving around the countryside for a while. Not a restaurant or business in sight. We were both hungry and decided we would stop at the first place we saw….
Tag: Dining
Where Are All the Filipino Restaurants?
Crispy, crunchy, salty, sweet, savory, deep-fried. Those are just a few words I would use to describe Filipino food, and they are all sensations that Americans love in what they eat. If you live in New Jersey, chances are you have at least two or three Chinese places within ten minutes of your house and…
Photo of the Day: June 14, 2017
The exterior of the Bongo Road House in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. At first glance, it looks like any other bar. But the foods and flavors that awaited inside were out of this world. When you’re done, you step out into the Poconos. A light snow started to fall shortly after. It was perfect. Winter 2016.
Two of the Best French Bakeries Around
When you think about it, Red Bank, NJ and New Hope, PA are very similar. Both are located near a river, both offer posh specialty shops, both have pricey restaurants (ranging from the well-executed to the pretentious). While New Hope may have a bit more history, one thing is for sure, the similarities include fantastic…
Photo of the Day: June 13, 2017
Another mug shot. You know you’re in for a good breakfast when this hits your table. I can’t wait to eat here when I’m in Pennsylvania next week. Dienner’s Country Restaurant, Ronks, Pennsylvania.
Restaurant Review: Max’s Restaurant (Jersey City, NJ)
“A white guy walked into a Filipino restaurant” is how this review should begin. Actually, Will and I are both white by appearance, but since he is half Filipino, I was the only Haoli in the restaurant at this particular time. I say all of this in humor, but as is the case with each…
Hunter’s Casual Crusades: Cheeburger Cheeburger (Holmdel, NJ)
There aren’t many things in life more pure than witnessing your alma mater’s sports team competing against local enemies. You get lost in a wave of fellow students that bond together in an adrenaline rush. Even those who would never bother participating in something as simple as gym class are losing their voice in an…
Photo of the Day: June 12, 2017
A classic Italian Calabrese at Piero’s in Union Beach, New Jersey. Mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, and pepperoncini. January 2017.
Photo of the Day: June 11, 2017
The 1950’s-style Johnny Rockets still give you a smiley-face squirt of ketchup for your fries. I never drink soda. Ever. But somehow, I always yearn for a Coca Cola with a shot of vanilla syrup when I’m there. March 2017.
Photo of the Day: June 9, 2017
I’ve already professed my love for Ikea—I would go there just to eat. But they have much more than their famous meatballs. There’s also an array of snacks and desserts. You can’t swing a dead cat without running into advertising for their remarkable dollar cinnamon buns. When you make your way downstairs to the item…
Chair from Memphis Pig Out to Reside at Atlantic Highlands Historical Society
The owners of the Memphis Pig Out have graciously donated a chair from their now-defunct restaurant of over 30 years to the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society. It will reside on display at the Strauss Mansion Museum. Since the restaurant was such an important part of the town’s dining history, it only makes sense that the…
Restaurant Review: Pete & Elda’s Bar and Carmen’s Pizzeria (Neptune City, NJ)
It is and always will be known by everyone simply as Pete & Elda’s. In actuality, that’s just the bar area. Where the magic happens, though, is Carmen’s Pizzeria. It is interesting that for such legendary pizza not just for the Jersey Shore, but nationally, that no one ever says, “Hey, let’s go to Carmen’s!”. It…
