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Archive for March, 2010

Turning Point: Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch in Monmouth County

Classic Eggs Benedict at Turning PointOn a very cold February morning after re-scheduling my visit three times due to three different snowstorms, I was finally able to make a visit to the Turning Point in Holmdel.  This comfy restaurant fixed in the Commons at Holmdel is located next to the Barnes & Nobles and was a welcome respite from the still angry winter wind.

»» Turning Point: Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch in Monmouth County

A Sophisticated Snack: Crepe Grill in Hoboken

crepe with ice cream from Crepe Grill in Hoboken

»» A Sophisticated Snack: Crepe Grill in Hoboken

Celebrate New Jersey at Earth-Friendly Auction and Wine Tasting

Laurita winery new egypt new jerseyEarthShare New Jersey (ESNJ) is celebrating the beauty and bounty of New Jersey as part of their 4th annual EarthShare Celebrates NJ event. The festivities feature wine tasting, art in nature exhibit, and an “Experience New Jersey” auction. It will take place at the Laurita Winery in New Egypt, NJ, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26.  Twenty-four of the state’s most respected environmental organizations, all members of ESNJ, join in hosting this event, which will feature exciting auctions of environmentally friendly experiences and merchandise.

»» Celebrate New Jersey at Earth-Friendly Auction and Wine Tasting

Johnny Piancone’s in Long Branch

awning finalGuest Bite by Meryl Boker

»» Johnny Piancone’s in Long Branch

Jersey Diners and Rock Band Team Up to Help Food Banks

New Jersey Diner Tour

»» Jersey Diners and Rock Band Team Up to Help Food Banks

Dish in Red Bank

lobster risotto Dish in Red BankOn a recent Sunday,  we had a very early dinner at Dish in Red Bank.  The late afternoon light provided wonderful opportunity for pictures, so I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  (I was getting very hungry as I was editing them.)

»» Dish in Red Bank

St. Patrick’s Day on the Jersey Shore

Monmouth Regional Marching BandThey don’t call it the Irish Irish dogsRiviera for nothing, Folks.  The central Jersey Shore knows how to get its green on.  Even the dogs are Irish, evidently all of them.

»» St. Patrick’s Day on the Jersey Shore

The Culinary Education Center of Monmouth County: Windows Dining Room

Snow Culinary StudentsWindows Dining Room is a hidden gem of Monmouth County where students from the Monmouth County Vocational School District/Brookdale Community College Culinary Arts Program prepare lunches and dinners under the supervision of master chefs.

»» The Culinary Education Center of Monmouth County: Windows Dining Room

St. Patricks Day, in or out

Soda Bread St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, guys, and sure, you may not be Irish (though, are you sure? Around 11.9% of Americans are part Irish), but I’m betting you are American, and what’s the point of America at all if not to celebrate our dizzying variety of cultures? (And maybe to get tipsy doing it!)

»» St. Patricks Day, in or out

“Taste of Madison” Gala Fundraiser: Bigger & Better!

Taste of Madison 2010Napa Valley Vintners Making NJ Appearance

»» “Taste of Madison” Gala Fundraiser: Bigger & Better!

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