A Lady Walks into a Bar…Beach House
Where I Was
Beach House, Long Branch, NJ
When, Exactly
Tuesday, July 3, 1:11 p.m.
Where I Sat
Facing Ocean Avenue, two seats in...
Celebrate July 4 with an American Tradition: Laird’s Applejack
The History
Imagine it’s July 3, 1776. You’ve arrived at the tavern in Colts Neck, New Jersey, for your monthly...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…Woody’s Ocean Grille
Where I Was
Woody's, Tinton Falls, NJ
When, Exactly
Friday, June 15, 2:06 p.m.
Where I Sat
The bar, which begins just behind the...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…Bahrs Landing
Where I Was
Bahrs Landing, Highlands, NJ
When, Exactly
Tuesday, June 5, 1:16 p.m.
Where I Sat
At first, I was tempted to head...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…Parker House
Where I Was
Parker House, Sea Girt, NJ
When, Exactly
Monday, May 21, 12:42 p.m.
Where I Sat
The last time I scaled...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…Dive! Coastal Bar & Food Joint
Where I Was
Dive! Coastal Bar & Food Joint in Sea Bright, NJ
When, Exactly
Tuesday, May 15, 4:44 p.m.
Where I Sat
On this...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…Copper Canyon
Where I Was
Copper Canyon in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
When, Exactly
Thursday, April 26, 6:07 p.m.
Where I Sat
As I veered right to...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…Beach Tavern
Where I Was
Beach Tavern, Monmouth Beach, NJ
When, Exactly
Tuesday, April 10, 1:22 p.m.
Where I Sat
One seat in from the corner,...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…the Wine Bar
Where I Was
The Wine Bar, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
When, Exactly
Friday, March 9, 6:58 p.m.
Where I Sat
Corner of the bar—first...
A Lady Walks into a Bar…St. Stephen’s Green Publick House
Where I Was
St. Stephen's Green Publick House in Spring Lake Heights, NJ
When, Exactly
Wednesday, March 14, 2:21 p.m.
Where I Sat
My...
Sip and Savor at Salt Creek Grille – Rumson
Note: Our writer was invited to this event and received a complimentary meal.
As Salt Creek Grille recently celebrated its 20th...
Winterfest on March 11: Hors D’Oeuvres Competition in Point Pleasant
PRESS RELEASE: Fulfill and the American Culinary Federation Jersey Shore Chefs Association
The Event
The most talented chefs in New Jersey...
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