Movers and Shakers
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Look who is opening, closing, moving - or just doing something
new and interesting on the local culinary scene…
Angelo’s Café - Freehold
Well known Angelo’s Brick Oven and Pizza Café has expanded with
the opening of their beautifully renovated Banquet Hall. The
catering facility offers a full array of authentic and homemade
Italian specialties and is conveniently located just next door
to their well known café & pizzeria.
Annie's Café
Located inside the Atlantic Club Red Bank, Annie’s takes healthy
eating to a whole new level with daily breakfast and lunch
specials for take out or eat in.
Ashes Steakhouse & Seafood Raw Bar
Still the only sanctioned smoking club in NJ to offer high end
dining, lounging and relaxation.
Beacon Street Grille – Neptune
Jim Owens, Sous Chef, was voted 2007 winner of “Muncher’s Shore
Chef Crab Cook-Off” at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport.
The Bottle Shop of Spring Lake – Spring Lake
Buying wine online has never been easier! Join the Bottle Shop's
email list on www.bottleshop.com and experience their dedication
to quality, value and service that wine consumers from around
the country have discovered. This new era compliments their long
standing reputation in the NY/NJ metro area for over 35 years as
one of America's true wine merchants.
Branches – West Long Branch –
Branches outdoor Waterfall Garden is complete and is a fitting
venue for your upcoming event - immediately adjacent to
Branches, their waterfall garden will serenade you with a
dramatic cascading waterfall set amid lush trees, plants and
colorful flowers. This enchanting garden is enhanced by a
handcrafted stone and iron-gated enclosure to ensure privacy.
Brandl – Belmar
"Jakes Cakes" (the ultimate crab cake sandwich) are Chef Chris
Brandl’s newest creation. Jakes Cakes will soon be available
statewide and at the upcoming Belmar Seafood Festival, Red Bank
Jazz & Blues, Jazz at the Park, Monmouth County Fair, Thompson
Park Festival and many more venues, when Brandl’s hits the road
in a mobile concession trailer to prepare the finest crab cake
sandwich ever!
CJ Montana’s – Shrewsbury
Open since November, CJ Montana’s has quickly established itself
as a favorite for the lunch crowd, happy hour, and a great place
for family dining. They now are offering a late night menu
through 2am!
Delfini Italian Gourmet – Red Bank
Red Bank announces the Grand Opening of this elegant and
comprehensive full-service Italian market. Defini replaces Villa
Eduardo at 244 West Front Street in Red Bank.
Gaetano’s – Red Bank
Inspired by the fact that people love homemade, fresh Italian
food, owner Tom Capello of Gaetano’s will be opening a gourmet
market that will feature herb-infused olive oils, homemade
salami, fresh pasta (made daily on premises) and hand crafted
sauces.
Havens & Hamptons - Belmar
This classic Jersey Shore fish market has closed to make way for
a new waterfront condo complex.
Java’s Brewin’ – Shrewsbury
New to the Shrewsbury area, Java’s Brewin offers the perfect
atmosphere to get a “fresh start”, open for breakfast and lunch
daily starting at 6:30am!
Jonathan Ron Liquors –
Hats off to Jonathan Ron Liquors of Wall, Brielle and Matawan
for their continued support and generous contributions to Make a
Wish Foundation of New Jersey. Visit WineAndDineNJ.com
throughout the year, for information on their next charitable
wine dinner. Good wine and good causes, what more could you ask
for!
Julia's - Atlantic Highlands
Owner (and former Boston Red Sox and NY Mets baseball player)
John Valentin has a lot of great things cooking at Julia's.
Sample their fantastic new menu additions, try their all new
home delivery service, and reserve your table at Julia's
all-you-can-eat Sunday Brunch, beginning Easter Sunday.
Kanji – Tinton Falls
Take a look and see what SAWA's former Chef, Roger Yang, has
done with his location. You won't be disappointed!
Main Street – Ocean
Main Street Bar and Grill has undergone incredible interior
renovations, an updated menu and new management which have all
proven to be a huge success for this local favorite.
Mama Chuch – Allenhurst
Celebrating their 1st Anniversary in Allenhurst, Mama Chuch was
recently voted the best Mexican Food in Monmouth County.
McLoone’s
Adding to their local restaurant roster, McLoone’s Restaurants
plans for their fourth location with the opening of Tim
McLoone’s Supper Club this spring on the waterfront in Asbury
Park.
Mike & Nellie’s – Oakhurst
One of the only area restaurants to serve only USDA “Prime”
meat, this Oakhurst institution never disappoints.
Niccio – Belmar
The Mossuto family, owners of Mossuto Market Café in Wall, has
been passing down the finest Italian cooking for generations.
Now, they are preparing to open Niccio, to arrive sometime this
summer in Belmar. With Niccio, Owner Biagio Schiano aims to
create a rustic but upscale Italian restaurant and bar where
patrons will want to come in, sit down, have a martini, maybe
eat a piece of cheese and think “Oh, NOW I feel relaxed”. This
restaurant will invoke a decidedly European sensibility.
Original Soupman - Red Bank
Recently opened by the Joyce Brothers’, The Original SoupMan at
39 Broad Street showcases 50 varieties of soup daily. As the
“centerpiece of the meal”, each bowl is presented with a piece
of fresh, crusty baguette, fresh fruit and a piece of imported
chocolate — just like Al Yeganeh served it at his original shop.
Yeganeh inspired the “Soup Episode” on Seinfeld!
Park Avenue Seafood Bistro – Freehold
Opening Spring 2008. Chef/General Manager, Eddie Goldberg –
formerly of Manhattan Steakhouse in Oakhurst, will be offering
his seafood-themed menu featuring ten fresh fish daily and a
one-of-a-kind raw bar. A beautiful banquet hall is also
available.
Pirate’s Cove – Belford
New to Belford in 2007, Pirate’s Cove offers exceptional
seafood, fresh from the fisherman’s catch. Be sure to call ahead
for take-out orders and reservations, take-out available all
day.
Racioppi's Red Bank
This favorite gourmet market/caterer is now open for eat-in
dining with a full menu for lunch (Monday – Saturday) and dinner
(Thursday-Saturday evenings). Joe Racioppi, Graduate of the
Culinary Institute of America invites you to sample some of his
gourmet fare at this newly remodeled spacious restaurant and
market.
Rosalia Italian – Colts Neck
After celebrating 45 years in Brooklyn, Rosalia Italian brings
their expertise to Monmouth County with the opening of the
Marketplace in the Orchard Shopping Plaza in Colts Neck.
Rosalia’s is now the only restaurant/food delivery service in
Colts Neck.
ROSELLI’S – Long Branch
Stop into Roselli's in West End, Long Branch to sample Chef Mike
Acquaviva's innovative late winter/early spring menu featuring
farm fresh seasonal ingredients. Standouts include Kobe beef
ribeye and double cut Kurobuta pork chops.
Sand Bar Restaurant – Brielle
Sand Bar now has a newly remodeled bar area, restaurant and
private party room. They have added 9 HD LCD televisions and a
new 20-seat teak bar that overlooks the beautiful Manasquan
Iinlet.
Salt Creek Grille – Rumson
Owner Steve Bidgood has designated Kidz Kare as the Salt Creek
Grille’s charity of the year.
Savor Dining Club – Ocean Grove
Love the local dining scene, but wish you could receive a
discount each time you eat? Now you can! Visit
Savordiningclub.com and find out how to experience exclusive
privileges and fine central Monmouth Coastline restaurants.
Scarborough Fair – Wall
Now celebrating 25 years, this longtime favorite soars to new
heights with the appointment of Executive Chef, Michael
Thompson. A newly added Chef's table and tantalizing tasting
menus are featured at the redesigned Scarborough Fair
restaurant.
Sickles Market – Little Silver
Sickles is celebrating their 100th Anniversary!
Shogun Legends – Wall
Shogun Legends has taken over the old Meritage location with
their Asian Fusion Hibachi Steakhouse.
Siena Grille – Red Bank – 732.747.1470
Newly opened in the old Two If By Sea location, Siena Grille
offers a unique, dual-sided theme restaurant with a tavern on
one side and a more formal dining room on the other. Offering
modern Italian cuisine, they serve lunch, dinner and a fabulous
bar menu.
Simply Dish – Middletown/Wall – 732.345.8000
Simply Dish has opened a new franchise this year in Wall.
Sirena – Long Branch
Sirena Bar & Ristorante is expanding. Look for the opening of
their second restaurant, later this year, in Asbury Park!
Synaxis at the Shore – Asbury Park
Recently opened in Asbury Park, Synaxis serves Mediterranean and
Greek cuisine, offering a raw bar in a quiet, relaxed
atmosphere.
Takara – Oakhurst
Oakhurst's favorite Japanese steak house is now serving wine,
beer and Saki. Look for their full service bar coming soon!
Tandoor India – Long Branch
Oakhurst's hidden treasure Tandoor India, after 16 years, has
opened its second location in Long Branch.
Vivas – Belmar
Chef Will is Back! Executive Chef Will Vivas, formerly of Bistro
Ole in Asbury Park, has re-created himself once again. Come see
for yourself at the new location in Belmar.
To learn more about the culinary “Moving & Shaking” going on
locally, visit www.WINEandDINENJ.com. Be sure to use our chat
forum to share your thoughts and opinions about your favorite
restaurants, menu items and give us your “inside scoop”. We’d
love to hear from you!
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