Burger.org of Margate is the South Jersey addition to the fast growing chain of kosher burger joints in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill and soon to be Elkins Park, Pennsylvania locations. The brainchild of Yoni Nadav and Eyal Aranya whose plans include more restaurants around the country. Their slogan is “kosher for everyone” and their goal is to attract kosher and non-kosher diners alike. Lots of people are finding kosher not for just religious reasons, but for the quality, general healthfulness and food safety. They originally started out as an organic restaurant, hence the .org which stood for organic, but later they decided to change to kosher. A novel concept, but a little difficult because of the hours of operation. But, having said that it is definately worth it once you try it!
The menu at Burger.org has many meat and non-meat options. Burgers made of lamb, beef, turkey, fish and veggie with lots of sauces to choose from. There is no cheese, remember it is kosher and that means no mixing dairy with meat. But you won’t miss it I promise you. You can top it with an over easy Fried Egg, Guacamole, Grilled Pastrami, Mushrooms, or Pico De Gallo Plus, it is better for your digestion not to combine the two, but I digress. They also offer Shawarmas, Fried Chicken Schnitzel, Israeli Salad (chopped) and other salads, as well as Soup of the Day. It was Lentil the day I was there. I ordered the veggie because I was told it was scrumptious, and I was not disappointed!
You can order all the burgers with a bun or a lettuce wrap. I ordered the bun this time, with French Fries and an Israeli Salad. The burger was full of chunky veggies with pickles, lettuce, onions, tomatoes on top and bottom add to that ketchup and a squirt of mayo and I am in burger heaven. The fries were good too. I would have liked them a little crispier, but that’s just me. The Israeli Salad was mounded high and was crunchy and bright with tomato, cucumber and onions chopped small and topped with lemon and oil. Yummy! I will most certainly be back. I ordered a mixed salad and another veggie burger to go for the next day for lunch. Does that tell you how much I liked it?!
8409 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 609-350-7039
www.burgerorg.com
Michele Errichetti is from South Jersey born and fed. She comes from an Italian family where they eat, live, and breathe FOOD. Michele was cooking and eating under her grandmom’s feet every Sunday for “gravy” and at home with her mother (a Medigan or American) during the week. Nowadays, she cooks for her two sons, husband, and father most days of the week. She takes “Girl Road Trips” with her friends at least once a month that always culminate with you guessed it, FOOD. She hopes fresh, local, organic, and free range will become the norm. Michele is searching Atlantic County for everything that has anything to do with good food and she’s taking you along for the ride.
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Festival of the Sea, Saturday, September 15th from 10am – 7pm. Presented by the Asbury Park Press is a street fair located in the heart of downtown Point Pleasant Beach, on Arnold & Bay Avenues, where visitors sample dishes by area’s finest restaurants (from clam chowder to lobster to steak); wine garden, arts & crafts, pony rides, antiques, health, business and non-profit booths, kiddie games and live entertainment.
Atlantic City Seafood Festival, Saturday & Sunday, September 15th & 16th. A two day extravaganza of fun, food and entertainment celebrating the treasures of the Atlantic Ocean while highlighting our sea side city. The festival will offer event goers the opportunity to treat their taste buds to a large variety of dishes prepared by area restaurants and culinary personalities. Click for more details.
nned are: Live Music, Antique Car Show, Free Food Samplings, Clown Entertainment, Fun Games and more.
Fall Fun | Cocktail Class, Thursday, September 20th at 7pm. Held at Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Warren. Learn how to make fun fall cocktails at this class. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $40. RSVP at 866-683-3586 and save $5.
QUE by the SEA, Friday – Sunday, September 21st – 23rd. Grant Ave, Seaside Heights. The highlight of the event, the Barbeque State Championship will exemplify good, old-fashioned American fun. This competition will feature contestants from throughout the tri-state, who provide the best overall BBQ in four categories including chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket. Large food vendors will be selling tasty barbeque specialties along Grant Avenue, artists and crafters, as well as retail vendors will contribute to the experience of the event. All day musical entertainment includes Seaside Heights’ favorites, Little Bit of Heaven and Shorty Long to name a few. Beer will be available for purchase. 
Summit Wine & Food Festival, Friday- Sunday, September 21st – 23rd. This event features Food Network & Bravo celebrity chefs, Sommeliers, top winemakers and wineries. Enjoy chef’s demonstrations, wine expert seminars, wine tastings, food and wine dinners, mixology cocktail, spirits and beer presentations. 
Wine & Beer Fest at Heritage Vineyards, Saturday & Sunday, September 22nd & 23rd from 12pm-5pm. Enjoy wine tasting, beer tasting, live music, craft vendors, activities for kids special discount on Heritage wine during the event. 
The Chester Lions Oktoberfest Fundraiser, Saturday, September 29th from 12pm-8pm. Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest will focus on celebrating traditional music, native dress and a special Oktoberfest beer only available for a short time. There will be a nice selection of German food as well. 
Chowderfest, Sunday, September 30th from 11am-4pm in Beach Haven, LBI. This family fun festival features live music, activities and unlimited Chowder tasting with the opportunity for each ticket holder to vote for their favorite red and white chowder. The event is nestled in Beach Haven surrounded by beautiful views of the bay and plenty of year end discounted shopping. It has become a tradition for family and friends to gather together to say good bye to summer and welcome in the fall.
RHO Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 6th at 3pm. This is a cultural event that will be held at Rho Waterfront in Trenton celebrating the German culture with authentic German food, German beers, live entertainment, and more! Click here for more info and tickets.
Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival, Thursday – Sunday, October 11th – 14th. The sister festival to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE. The festival will bring together the world’s greatest chefs, winemakers, spirits producers and personalities to educate palates and entertain patrons in high style—all while helping to fight hunger. For event information, 
Crystal Springs Resort is giving fall a true Deutschland welcome with the 
There is truly something remarkable about restoring turn-of-the-century buildings into twenty first century pristine locations. By pristine, I mean leaving just the right amount of age to the foundation while updating seating and architectural elements. Think exposed brick walls combined with leather lounge chairs or perhaps shiny subway tiles in conjunction with dramatically high hardwood ceilings. Sounds worthy of a visit, right? Indeed it is, as Hoboken’s newest events loft Kolo Klub is ready for your next party or just a night out. Advertised as, “A Culinary & Celebratory Destination,” this aged building turned opened loft is quite the place to be!
As one of the most important parts of hosting events is having great food, I think it’s appropriate to start there. Chef Pino did a remarkable job delivering the guests with some impressive small bites. The snack-size crab cakes were encased in a crunchy shell yet had a seasoned and light seafood filling. The lobster toast option was our favorite of the night, as the lobster meat was definitive while the bacon bits atop provided the perfect amount of crispiness. Another hit of the night was the crab with mint puree, a novel twist for the more adventuresome eater. Finally, what also caught our attention was the lamb meatball with a cool tzatziki sauce. It was decently hearty but still small enough to help us enjoy more while lingering around. Where do you think we lingered to I must ask? The cheese table, of course! After three hours of revisiting that attraction, I continued to find more to admire. The breads and crackers were full of not only variety but freshness and the cheeses: top-notch. From sharp and pungent to creamy and crumbly, they satisfied all in attendance.
We were lucky enough to be given a tour and listen to a few ideas about how to use this location. There was a smaller room, known was as the screening room, for smaller parties or as one couple did, used as a Chapel. The bar area was large enough to cater to large parties but also quaint enough not to be displaced among a more intimate gathering. Chef Pino’s attention to detail and pride in his work is quite evident so we weren’t surprised to find out he is both flexible and understanding with his customers. And even though the room is quite spacious, it can be separated and refigured to certain requests. While we were there, the arrangement of lounge “corners”, high top tables and small seating trios were just right for what was somewhat of an “extended cocktail hour” party. Fittingly, this type of party seems to be quite popular these days as we learned about current Kolo customers requesting this. Picture passed hor d’oeuvres and small plates all night, but miraculously moving from lighter to heavier options as the hours pass. Not a bad idea at all, as I think we all agree the best part of a wedding is the cocktail hour (well, aside from the dancing!)!
Known for his southwestern favors like chipotle and jalapeño, one would think celebrity chef Bobby Flay had western roots. Not so much. He was born and raised in New York City. And like most New Yorkers spent his summers on New Jersey beaches and boardwalks. “I spent my first five or six summers at the Jersey Shore,” said the 47-year-old Flay, who noted his mother lives in Spring Lake. “I’ve always had a connection with Jersey.”
“Hence, I’ve been a burger guy,” he said, noting after working in the kitchen all night long, he would go out for a burger, his favorite go-to food. “It’s always been my go-to comfort food. I was always interested in one day opening my own burger place, that’s how Bobby’s Burger Palace was born.”
The Napa Valley turkey burger I had, which had a generous glob of goat cheese was good and moist when it came, but since it was a press event, I didn’t get to eat it in its ideal state when it came fresh off the grill because I was so busy taking photos and talking to folks!
My only two tiny complaints would be the Meyer lemon sauce that came with the burger was disappointing because the Dijon flavor overpowered the lemon and the bun had sesame seeds all over it and I’m not a sesame seed bun kind of gal, but that’s purely a preference of mine.
Every shake in the menu contains a whopping 11 ounces of premium ice cream, which accounts for the super thick texture and whole milk adds additional creaminess.
BBP menu includes 10 signature burgers such as the Philadelphia Burger with Provolone cheese, griddled onions and hot peppers; the Buffalo Style Burger with red hot sauce, blue cheese dressing and watercress; the Dallas Burger spice crusted with coleslaw, Monterey Jack, BBQ sauce, and pickles; the Santa Fe Burger with queso sauce, pickled jalapeños, and blue corn chips; and the Palace Classic Burger with American cheese, lettuce,tomato and red onion – are all served on a sesame seed bun.
Hoboken Italian Festival, Thursday – Sunday, September 6th – 9th. This is the 85th year of the feast in Hoboken. The origin of the feast dates back over 800 years in Molfetta, Italy. The procession through the streets is how we honor that tradition. Enjoy the feast fun! The vendors, the entertainment and the procession, but the real highlight of the feast has to be our famous fireworks. 
Feast of San Gennaro at the Jersey Shore, Saturday & Sunday, September 8th & 9th. Downtown Belmar. The festival will feature plenty of Italian foods, wines, games and activities, starting with the traditional procession of the statue of San Gennaro, benefiting The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Look for eating contests, dancing, games for young and old, live entertainment and exciting special guests. 
Seafood in Seaside Festival, Sunday, September 9th from 10am – 7pm. Grant Ave, Seaside Heights. Mouth watering seafood specialties from local restaurants. They will be serving a variety of seafood, such as, sushi, clams, shrimp, calamari, crab cakes, seafood kabobs, and blackened scallops just to give you a sampling of what will be offered. The festival features all day musical entertainment from bands such as local favorite, Shorty Long. Shoppers will be able to browse artists and crafters merchandise and a flea market with over 80 vendors.
Living Social’s Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, Saturday, September 15th. Brooklyn, NY. I don’t normally post NY events but this one is big and for a great cause! Unlimited 5-ounce tastings of craft beer, top-notch food trucks, DJ dance party, art, games, and more—all at Skylight One Hanson. A portion of all proceeds will go to benefit 
