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Ada's Latin Flavor ~ Long Branch
It was nice to meet you Mark. The beef ribs were great. It's my favorite so far.
Ada's Latin Flavor ~ Long Branch
yes, Papagallos
I stopped by Ada's today but they are closed on Sunday's :(
I've been grabbing take-out at a few of the Brazilian pezaos in LB. It's like a fast home cooked meal.
Trader Joe's to open in Monmouth Co
With all the vacant commercial real estate in Monmouth Cty you would think they wouldnt have to move stores around and do so much construction to create a suitable place.
High Tiide Seafood ~ Long Branch
Sorry, no. It is too close to Jr's and, well, my feet automatically are drawn to those hamburgers.
TASTE - Red Bank
Can you describe the interior, please? Small tables close together, hard benches (like old 2Senza) or booths? Dark inside? Loudish music? Thanks.
LUNCH OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN LONG BRANCH,N.J.
I think Rooney's is OK for a casual meal and drink. Not sure if I'd call it "great" but not bad for lunch. Location is good, though. Walk right onto the "boardwalk." Lots of free parking.
Craving Cupcakes in Monmouth County
Do all of Sickle's bakery items come from Petite Cafe? I like their cupcakes too.
Craving Cupcakes in Monmouth County
I've had several of Pie Shoppe's cupcakes but they were sitting for a while. Stale. You have to ask if they are baked that day.
I do like their bars and squares. And their cookies are good. Especially the cheese stars. The prices are lower in the winter.
New Caribbean joints in Long Branch
Was the restaurant on Broadway called Dominican? I pass it but never stopped in.
Actually, I hardly ever see anyone in any of these restaurants. Do Brazilians and Portuguese eat very late or mostly take-out?
Or are they a cover for something else?
Portugese BBQ joint in Long Branch
Been there done that. The pezao in the same plaza isnt bad either.
I've tried several pezaos in Long branch and have never been disappointed. Just remember the cuts of meat may be different than that is served in an American restaurant.
Bobby's Burger Palace
High profile location. Could he have chosen a better place?
He is familiar with the area and maybe the Monmouth Mall ticked all his boxes.
Tre Amici ~ Long Branch
Places change so fast. Every month something closes and reopens as something else. If it doesnt cater to MU students or fast food-ish takeout then they dont last.
Andrea Clurfeld [moved from Mid-Atlantic board]
So what does a restaurant critic do? Not say anything bad for fear the public avoids the place and it closes? Or always give a positive review and lose all credibility?
Tre Amici ~ Long Branch
The Jewish residents from Deal, West Long Branch and Elberon have been visiting West End for some time now. Many live in the condos and townhouses in town. The restaurant across the street from Tre Amici is kosher. Even the Lebanese restaurant (before it burned down) changed to kosher. There's a few more restaurants and delis but I forgot their names at the moment. The Foodtown has a large kosher inventory with a Rabbi available.
As for the Windmill, no their hotdogs (Sabrett) still contain pork.
Andrea Clurfeld [moved from Mid-Atlantic board]
I believe there has been a lot of shuffling (and possible lay-offs) at the Asbury Park Press and Gannett. The last I heard she was reassigned to another dept at the Press but I did not confirm this.
A casual search at the Times and even Google turned up nothing.
Tre Amici ~ Long Branch
Sorry to dredge old news. When did this place open? What happened to Picolo Forno? And more importantly why am I the last to know of these things? Although, I was one of the first to witness old Ranoosh burning down ... sad.
Has anyone mustered the courage to enter this place and try the food? Not sure how well they will do ... a non-kosher restaurant in an orthodox Jewish area.
Bobby's Burger Palace
After reading all this, I think I'll stick to Jr's in West End. My usual is the bacon cheeseburger medium rare with kayzer fries.
Best Italian Food in Monmouth County
I think the problem with Italian restaurants nowadays is their need to cut costs. And thus the need to cut quality. Realistically, how much is the average diner willing to pay for a pasta dish? Can the restaurant afford to have available several kinds of fresh homemade pasta every day? Do they even own a pasta maker? And what about all the sauce varieties made daily? Where will they get high quality tomatoes off season and at what cost? Do they resort to canned tomatoes? Have they stopped making their own sausage? Butcher their own beef?
So, I dont entirely blame restaurants for the condition they are in. It's a combination of economics, laziness, change in tastes and eating habits, growth of Olive Garden and our own apathy.
However, I would add Anjelica's, Mike & Nellie's and Tavolo to the list of better-ish Italian in Monmouth County.
New Farmers Market - Long Branch - Thursdays
Thanks. I'll look for ducky today. It will sure beat going to Edison for high quality loose black tea.
New Farmers Market - Long Branch - Thursdays
How did I miss this? A farm market in LB?
Guess where I'll be this Thursday.
Does anyone know more about the tea vendor?
Thanks, Val, for posting this.
Cerrato's in Bradley Beach, quick review
The place had a very recent write up in the Press. Open for 58 years I believe.
I was there recently and thought mediocre. Food came to the table cold. Pasta was cooked al dente but didnt see it mentioned on the menu. I am not particularly fond of hard pasta.
Although, we did have an attentive waiter and busboy and the place filled up. Prices are reasonable. It is a bit of a drive for us so I probably wouldnt return.
Hands Down- Best BYOB in Central Jersey?
My driving range is short so I havent tried most places mentioned. There are places you cant get to from Long Branch. But I do like:
Angelica's
Thyme Square
Mike & Nellie's
dinner in long branch?
The place looks very nice on the outside. Like it belongs at the shore.
I wonder if the seating is better now. The old place had seats so close you couldnt move around the room. I hate that. No private conversations.
McLoone's - Pier Village (Long Branch)
I agree. The sweets from Rocky Mountain are the best thing esp the champagne truffles.
Turning Point is a close second.
Sulfite free wines
I believe it's easier for people to blame their headaches on sulfites because its an ingredient on the bottle.
After much research along with allergist visits and lab tests many people (myself included) still dont know the cause of their headaches and are advised to "experiment" by trying dozens of bottles from around the world or avoid completely.
I agree people are sulfite ignorant, however, the end result is wine does cause great discomfort for a sizable number of the population with no known cause.
Sabor Brasil - Long Branch
I just ask what things are and try to grasp what they are saying. Sometimes I have to ask a few times. When you walked in did everyone stop and stare at you? I will say the Pezao on Brighton has english speaking workers and all very nice. Next time you go to Jacks walk across the street and stop in.
Actually I was there tonight. While waiting for my Jr's burgers I went in and bought 2 cups of passionfruit mousse and a piece of choc cake. I also grabbed about 10 breaded shrimp at the buffet. The shrimp cost $1.65. Then I had to go next door to the Brazilian Market to buy pineapple soda and mango nectar.
Now I know this isnt Nicholas, Drake or Per Se but it is good home-made down-to-earth food at a low price.
Lost in the Wineshop: is this common?
Small retailers dont join some sort of cooperative to receive bulk discounts?
Houlihans Eatontown
I think the Holmdel location is better .. more experienced cooks.
I only order the ribs, though.
