It was a gorgeous day for a Chili Cook Off in downtown Toms River yesterday. I’d been waiting practically all year for this event. What can I say, I’m a freak about food, especially Chili. I did have a fleeting fantasy a few months ago about entering this year, but quickly realized I would never be able to get it together in time. And, since I had never attended a chili cook off, I rationalized that is was best to go as a spectator first to see what Jersey Bites would be up against should we dare to enter next year.
Peter and I decided to take the trip up to Keyport a couple weeks ago to visit the restaurant where our fellow Jersey Biter, Chef Michael d’Ennery, is the Executive Chef. We knew that the restaurant was located in a renovated church but we had no idea the size of the church. When we spotted Trinity we thought for sure that it was a functional church not a restaurant. Only when we got right in front did we see the sign for the restaurant. Holy cow! (no pun intended) the place is huge. What a fabulous venue for a large company party or wedding. They are also hosting themed dance nights which we are really looking forward to.