You know exactly where you are when this trio hits your table. Taken at House of Chong last month.
Tag: Middletown
Restaurant Review: House of Chong (Middletown, NJ)
My friend Roy read my review of Temple from last week and called me up saying I needed some good Chinese food in me. I obliged, and my mom and I joined him and his wife Joanne and daughter Katie the other day. They are ardent fans of House of Chong, which has been in…
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: 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…
Photo of the Day: March 22, 2018
What is this monstrosity, you may be wondering? Why, a Monte Cristo, of course! My friend and I had watched a food show glorifying the classic yet oft-forgotten sandwich, and there I was the next day, ordering one at the New Monmouth Diner. French toast topped with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese. Don’t forget the…
Restaurant Review: Little Szechuan (Little Silver, NJ)
There is a fine line between nostalgic and dated. Any restaurant that can manage to walk that line and succeed is okay in my book. I’ve written numerous times about restaurants such as Little Szechuan—places that are stuck in the time they were built. When it comes to actual sit-down Chinese restaurants, there are few…
Photo of the Day: February 21, 2018
The “Monkey Crunch” waffle at the New Monmouth Diner. Bananas and granola add some crunch and freshness to this fluffy creation.
Photo of the Day: December 10, 2017
Beautifully plump tandoori shrimp from Neelam in Middletown. Cooked to perfection, as always, with some thick-cut grilled onion for bite and crunch.
Restaurant Reviews: Meemom’s (Middletown, NJ)
There was a cheesesteak staring at me on the menu with ingredients such as Guinness-soaked onions, hot cherry peppers, and two kinds of cheese that had my mouth-watering. Then a near-full page of French Toast beckoned. After our friendly and super-knowledgeable waitress explained the menu and noted how Meemom’s is known for their French Toast,…
Restaurant Review: Middletown Pancake House (Middletown, NJ)
I hadn’t been to the Middletown Pancake House since I was 13 or 14—so, a long time. It’s one of those places I drive past at least once a week without much thought. When we first moved to New Jersey when I was much younger, we were semi-regulars here. Some time later, that came to…
Photo of the Day: September 24, 2017
Onion Kulcha. One of my favorite things in the world…no exaggeration. Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine, Middletown, NJ. Summer 2017.
Photo of the Day: May 18, 2017
I don’t know which group exists in greater numbers: the people who want to have this thing torn down or those who want to save it. The vintage clown sign from Circus Liquors is iconic in my neck of the woods. It attracts visitors from all over the state, and some beyond. Made famous by…
