Monmouth County

‘Food of the Italian South’ Launch Celebration April 5

Corbo & Sons at Bell Market in Holmdel, NJ, welcomes two exciting food events Friday, April 5. Author, food historian,...
618s Cajun BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Freehold, 618 Restaurant, Jersey Bites, Susan Weiner

618 Restaurant in Freehold

Everyone needs a favorite restaurant. A nice, relaxing restaurant where you can reliably dine on a Saturday night or during...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…The Dublin House

Where I Was The Dublin House, Red Bank, NJ When, Exactly Tuesday, March 12, 12:57 p.m. Where I Sat As you walk into the...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Max’s Bar & Grill

  Where I Was Max's Bar & Grill, Long Branch, NJ When, Exactly Sunday, February 17, 12:03 p.m. Where I Sat I'm starting to think...

Fulfill’s 2019 Humanitarian Gala: Road Trip to End Hunger

Fulfill is excited to announce its 2019 Humanitarians of the Year. This year Ray and Elsie Catena and the...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Undici

Where I Was Undici, Rumson, NJ When, Exactly Tuesday, January 30, 4:44 p.m. Where I Sat I sat at my spot. And at Undici the...
luna verde

Luna Verde Vegan Mexican Restaurant Cooks up Mexican Specialties for All

When a new restaurant opens up, yes I get excited, but when it's a Mexican restaurant, my heart starts...
The Chubby Pickle, Highlands, Gabrielle Garofalo, A Lady Walks into a Bar, Jersey Bites

A Lady Walks into a Bar…The Chubby Pickle

Where I Was The Chubby Pickle, Highlands, NJ When, Exactly Monday, December 31, 3:03 p.m. Where I Sat The bar was packed on this...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Pascal & Sabine

Where I Was Pascal & Sabine, Asbury Park, NJ When, Exactly Monday, December 17, 5:07 p.m. Where I Sat I arrived on a blustery evening...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Nauti Bar by David Burke

Where I Was Nauti Bar by David Burke, Sea Bright, NJ When, Exactly Friday, November 30, 2:59 p.m. Where I Sat I arrived...
Entrance to Bell Market in Holmdel New Jersey

The New Bell Market, in Holmdel, NJ

As a child growing up in Monmouth County, I heard the words Bell Labs many times over the years....

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Stella Marina

Where I Was Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant, Asbury Park, NJ When, Exactly Monday, November 12, 7:12 p.m. Where I Sat As I...

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...