“I wanted to bring the fundamental concepts of the Bar Room (in Deal) – the neighborhood vibe, the best customer service and fresh, creative menu to a larger space,” said Jay Vacchiano, co-owner of the new Elbow Room in Bradley Beach….
Category Archives: Food & Dining
September
22
MAKE ROOM FOR THE ELBOW ROOM IN BRADLEY BEACH: NEW BAR & KITCHEN FROM FOUNDERS OF DEAL’S BAR ROOM
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April
07
100-YEAR OLD TRADITION OF BAGEL-MAKING THRIVES IN OAKHURST: HOT BAGEL BAKERY + THE 3 SECRETS TO A PERFECT BAGEL
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With almost 35 million bagels served since the bakery’s founding, this family-run business – morphing sculpture talent with precise chemistry – is a local treasure. Read why…
March
23
READ ABOUT GENERATIONS-OLD FAMILY TRADITION OF EASTER PIE; COURTESY OF ANTONIO’S (2014)
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Some people call it “pizza rustica” and some people call it “pizzagaina.” Others more simply call it “Easter pie”…
January
28
HEATHY MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE TRANSLATES DECADENT INTO EVERYDAY-FULFILLING
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“It’s a service, or take out shop, focusing on top-quality, fresh, great-tasting meals that just happen to be pure and have the right balance of lean protein, veggies and carbs.”…
November
23
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE: BRIEF HISTORY OF A THANKSGIVING CLASSIC + ORIGINAL RECIPE
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The Green Bean Casserole is now served in over 30 million households each holiday season. Here’s the original, classic recipe…
August
20
NONNO’S IN BRADLEY BEACH DISHES CONTEMPORARY & CLASSIC ITALIAN
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Combining generations-old classic family “bests” with formal, contemporary chef training, Nonno’s Italian restaurant in Bradley Beach is a culmination of best-of-breed recipes, as well as a few dreams…
August
06
JOHNNY PORK ROLL BRINGS NJ CLASSIC TO ASBURY BOARDWALK + THE SECRET TO THE “PERFECT” PORK ROLL
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Call it “Taylor ham” or “pork roll,” it’s the unofficial New Jersey state food. John Yarusi’s food truck is one of six trucks part of North Eats, the country’s first oceanfront food truck park….
July
05
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE NORTH EATS FOOD TRUCK PARK EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT
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What you want to know about America’s first oceanfront food truck park, now open in Asbury Park…
ASBURY PARK: CITY TO SEE 