Monmouth County

Twin Pond Farms in Howell

Warm cinnamon-y goodness of fresh apple cider donuts. Mmmm…donuts. Need I say more? If you’re lucky, you can catch...

A Little Bit of Cuba in Freehold

A few weeks ago on a rainy, chilly night I made a trip to Cuba. Well, A Little...

This is New Jersey: Two River Theater in Red Bank

(Photos by T. Charles Erickson) TWO RIVER THEATER COMPANY is a professional not-for-profit regional theater company in Red...

Happy Hour at the Beach: Mix in West Long Branch

On a recent Thursday night, my husband and I decided to start the weekend early by heading to...
Dog beach in Manasquan

This is New Jersey: Dog Beach in Manasquan

If there's one word both my dogs recognize it's "beach."   If we have no immediate plans for taking the...

This is New Jersey: Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Each June, Monmouth Battlefield is the host to one of the most popular Revolutionary War reenactments in the...

Takara Japanese Steakhouse in Oakhurst

Situated in a typical strip mall on Route 35 South, Takara Japanese Steakhouse is hard to miss with...

A Fabulous Night at Avenue in Pier Village

Somehow, squeezed between two lousy, chilly, rainy-weather days, a beautiful spring day bloomed just in time for the...

The Inbetween Cafe in Red Bank

On a picture perfect spring morning, I arrived at about 10:30 a.m. for a late breakfast at the...

This is New Jersey: Surfing off of Monmouth County

This photograph was taken by Ryan Struck, a lifestyle photographer, who applies his creativity towards traditional events such...

The Harlem Globetrotters: Magical Mystery World Tour

We recently had the treat of a night out to watch the Washington Generals take on the Harlem...

Long Branch Chef’s Challenge 2010

On April 29th, the Long Branch Chamber of Commerce held their First Annual Long Branch Chef's Challenge at...

Latest Bites

Collage featuring some of the best diners in New Jersey, including iconic roadside landmarks, historic diner cars, and beloved local favorites from across the Garden State.

New Jersey’s Top 10 Diners: A Diner Historian’s Picks for 2026

This reporter typically isn’t a fan of Top-10 lists regarding beloved New Jersey diners. I’ve carefully avoided such an exercise while exploring Jersey diners...