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Summer 2023 Top Stories
A DAY IN THE LIFE – Chef David Burke
By Tara Jean McDonald
Spending a day with Chef David Burke gave us a taste of the effervescent life of a restaurateur and celebrity chef who is a true native of the Jersey Shore. Chef David Burke is meticulous, charming, and tough.
Publishers Note
Publishers Note A taste of the Jersey Shore started for me in the summers when my family traveled...
“YOU’VE BEEN SERVED!” Leif Texeira of Char Kol
By Tara Jean McDonald
Every so often you will find a server who stands out from the rest. Someone who goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of…
EXIT ZERO Dining Out – 2023
By Norm Rieger
At the very bottom of the southbound side of the Garden State Parkway you’ll see a green sign for the last exit, Exit…
JERSEY SHORE SUMMER HOT SPOTS TO HIT THIS SEASON
by Deborah Smith
Summer is in full swing at the Jersey Shore, which means taking advantage of the beautiful weather and longer days to get out and dine, enjoy live music…
SHORE BETS FOR GREAT EATS – Beach Haven, LBI
by Lucy Segal
A foodie’s fave eats at her top shore town for time-tested options that are sure bet delish!
DINING UUNDER THE INFLUENCE CHATS WITH @DianeHenderiks
BY Tara Jean McDonald
Diane Henderiks is a renowned and well-respected Registered Dietician, Certified Personal Trainor and Chef based in Ocean…
MEET THE MIXOLOGISTS
By Paul Turpanjian
Many of us just love a great cocktail. This favorite feature introduces us to some of the best bartenders in our area.
CASA FOR CHILDREN OF MONMOUTH SALT CREEK GRILLE WINE AND MARTINI TASTING
Held Thursday, April 27, 2023. As in all past Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraisers, 100 percent of the proceeds from the night’s events will go directly to CASA of Monmouth County.
THE STRAND THEATER IN LAKEWOOD – FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, TAKING IT TO THE NEXT TASTY LEVEL
Photography Workshop with Andrei Jackamets, a commercial photographer, at the Strand Theater Gallery, held on Saturday April 1st, 2023. Attendees learned how to use camera setting, lighting, and composition to emphasize texture, and color for food photographs.
JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK KICK OFF EVENT
Jim and Jennifer Flynn of Jersey Shore Restaurant invited top Jersey Shore chefs to come together under one roof to cook a signature dish at the Spring Lake Manor in Spring Lake Heights on April 20th. Attendees tasted some of the very best with more than 50 chef specialty dishes available to sample.
All Are Welcome at Our Table
By Tara Jean McDonald
JBJ Soul Kitchen is a well-known restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey, run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. It is a charming community-style…
BATTLE SEASONAL ALLERGIES WITH HERBS!
By Dawn Martucci
There are few things in life better than the gifts Spring and Summer have to offer. Emerging from that long period of social hibernation and frigid…
IN THE BIG CITY – Experience Broadway Like Never Before
by Tara Jean McDonald
The Museum of Broadway is located in New York City’s bustling Times Square. This four-level, 26,000 square foot space houses the…
IN THE BIG CITY – Avra Rockefeller Center
by Tara Jean McDonald
At Avra Estiatoria at Rockefeller Center {1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York; 212.430.8888} you can enjoy beautifully prepared Greek food in a chic setting. They have locations in Beverly Hills, Miami, and…
DINNER & A SHOW IN RED BANK – Making it special at Pazzo MMX
by Tara Jean McDonald
Upon entering Pazzo MMX {141 W Front St, Red Bank; 732.747.4551; pazzoredbank.com} in Red Bank, you are instantly welcomed into the warm embrace of long held Italian family traditions. Your senses are filled with the sounds of jovial voices,
DIY SALT DRY-AGED STEAK by Chef David Burke
Chef David Burke tells us how to make delicious summer meals using his signature techniques that will give you the best-tasting beef from the grill.
UNCORKING NEW JERSEY
by Alexandra Kay Fogarty
When I talk to some of my wine connoisseur friends from other countries, they are almost always surprised that New Jersey has vineyards…