Ocean County

Where the Farm Meets the Sea: A Pop-Up Dinner at Free Range

Between the boulevard and boardwalk, something fresh is happening in Seaside Heights. Over the summer, farm-to-table eatery Free Range opened its...
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709 Sold to Red Bank-Based B2 Bistro & Bar

Big changes are coming to the well-known restaurant 709, located at 709 Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. On...

Opening: Beacon 70 in Brick

Beacon 70 opened its doors in Brick, NJ, in October, after a $4 million renovation to the former home...

The Union Market & Gallery in Tuckerton

Southern Ocean County’s Newest Gem for Fresh Local Foods, Coffee, and Art Living in Southern Ocean County has many advantages....

First Call at Last Wave: New Brewery Opens in Point Pleasant Beach

One Saturday morning last year, as I embarked on my exercise route, I noticed a change to one of...

Chunky Pancakes and Smooth Coffee at the Forked River Diner

“The Forked River ain't chopped liver Nor is Lavalette There are no Jersey strangers Just friends we haven't met” —Lyrics from “I Like...

How Irish Can You Get? Find Out at Rinn Duin Brewing

In doing some research for a piece about Irish beer for the Asbury Park Press I quite naturally...

FoodBank of MOC to Host Hunger Action Family Day September 1

By Andrew Farinaccio The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will hold Hunger Action Family Day September 1 from 10 a.m. to 12...

Recipe: Southwestern Pepper Cups

Anthony Brown, a culinary student in The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Culinary Arts Training Program, is...
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Firing Up the Grill with Classic Jersey Shore Area Butcher Shops

There’s something so classic and old school about going into a butcher shop, talking with the butcher, deciding on...

KALI-O’s Juice Box in Point Pleasant Beach

If you’ve been looking for a new place to enjoy fresh smoothies, juices, and healthy options, Kali-O’s Juice Box...
New Jersey Irish pubs

Irish Pubs at the Jersey Shore

This St. Patrick's Day, the Jersey Shore is the place to be. There’s no better place to celebrate the Irish...

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Jersey Bites, Beneduce Vineyards, Marissa Muoio, Mike Beneduce

Beneduce Vineyards: Cultivating Community, Quality, and Local Flavor

Nestled within the scenic landscapes of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Beneduce Vineyards proudly embodies the enduring legacy of winemaking passion passed down through generations....