A new musical beach party has hit the Jersey Shore with the opening of The Bikinis at the Revision Theatre at the Carousel House in Asbury Park. The Bikinis reunites four 50-something women to reminisce about their glory days as the Shore’s reigning girl vocal group. Singing their favorite hits: “Under the Boardwalk,” “Danny Boy,” “Polka Dot Bikini,” “These Boots are made for Walking,” “In My Bikini,” and more, this musical is sure to bring theater goers down memory lane. Created and written by Ray Roderick and James Hindman with music and lyrics by Joseph Baker, this show promises to get everyone dancing in the aisles. »» The Bikinis on stage now in Asbury Park
Biting into a new food for the first time is always an emotional experience for me: a mix of taste sensations, environmental cues, and emotional, gut reaction to the food– which explains why my first bite of the Taco Truck’s Carnitas Michoacan sandwich sent my taste buds reeling, my eyes widening, and my heart sinking. In the deep flavor of braised pork, the late kick of smokey chipotle heat, and the light, sweet flavors of onions, avocado, and jalepeno, I knew that I would now have to eat this sandwich on (at least) a weekly basis. With a sadness for the future of my wallet, I knew a food craving–no, addiction–was born.
Heidi Raker Goldstein is our Bergen county regional editor. A locavore, cooking enthusiast, publicist and mother of three junior gourmands, Heidi is equally comfy in greasy spoons and high-end restaurants. When not visiting local farmers markets and farm stands in Bergen and Rockland counties, this New England native, former Manhattanite and Bergen county resident is busy running her PR and green marketing agency, Raker Goldstein & Co., buying food, planning menus, cooking food, writing about food or simply eating. To reach Heidi, email her at heidi@rakergoldstein.com.
EarthShare 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.
Windows 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.
In Hoboken, the roar of twenty-somethings can be mighty—on the hunt for booze and fun on Friday nights or crowding into cafes for eggs, sausage, and hazy memories on Saturday mornings. And Hoboken businesses listen and deliver, offering up late-night specials and mid-day deals for their target audience.
Cast your vote for your favorite bartenders from bars, restaurants and lounges throughout the Central Jersey Shore tomorrow at Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Some of our finest mixologists will be mixing up their best winter drink and you get to vote for your favorite. Check out pictures from last year’s competition courtesy of MetroMixx. Tickets are available at the door and the event will include live entertainment and door prizes.
Biting into a new food for the first time is always an emotional experience for me: a mix of taste sensations, environmental cues, and emotional, gut reaction to the food– which explains why my first bite of the Taco Truck’s Carnitas Michoacan sandwich sent my taste buds reeling, my eyes widening, and my heart sinking. In the deep flavor of braised pork, the late kick of smokey chipotle heat, and the light, sweet flavors of onions, avocado, and jalepeno, I knew that I would now have to eat this sandwich on (at least) a weekly basis. With a sadness for the future of my wallet, I knew a food craving–no, addiction–was born.
Heidi Raker Goldstein
EarthShare 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
Windows 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.
In Hoboken, the roar of twenty-somethings can be mighty—on the hunt for booze and fun on Friday nights or crowding into cafes for eggs, sausage, and hazy memories on Saturday mornings. And Hoboken businesses listen and deliver, offering up late-night specials and mid-day deals for their target audience.
