Asbury Park, New Jersey, has become a hot spot over the last few years. Developers have really come in and fixed up the area with shops, bars, and restaurants. I checked out one of those restaurants – Asbury Park Ale House. The place was packed. I was able to find a seat at the bar. If you like beer this is definitely the place for you. I went for the “Make your own Bloody Mary”. They gave me a menu with a ton of options to select from to make my bloody unique. I like more spice so I made…
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I was hanging out in Point Pleasant, New Jersey when I decided to check out Lobster Shanty. It is right there on the water but since I was there at night I could not see anything. They had a nice selection of unique cocktails that I was excited to try. I went for the Cucumber Smoother, which was Effen cucumber vodka, St. Germain, and lemonade. This drink tasted very fresh. The flavor of the cucumber really shined through. I also tried the Manhattan. It used Segram’s Seven and cherries. I took a few sips but it was a little too…
Leave a CommentI was visiting Point Pleasant, New Jersey and got to go enjoy happy hour at Wharfside Restaurant. Since I was visiting in the winter I did not get to enjoy their outside deck. However, I was still able to enjoy the views of Manasquan Inlet from my table in the bar. They were amazing views. Since it was happy hour I glanced over their menu of creative cocktails. I decided to start off with the Peach Fuzz Martini. This drink combined vodka, peach Schapps, orange juice and mango puree. It was not overly sweet. It had a nice subtle flavor…
Leave a CommentI am a sucker for fresh made desserts. I got so excited when I walk into a bakery and smell all the sweet treats in the air. That is exactly what happened when I walked into Paneantico in Brooklyn. This neighborhood Italian bakery offered up fresh pastries, assorted desserts, fresh baked breads, plus homemade sandwiches. They have a few tables that you can sit at to enjoy your sweets there. However, I was on the go so I got my treats to go in order to eat them on my drive. Everything in their cases looked delicious. I easily could…
Leave a CommentI love Italian food. When I came across a little family owned restaurant called Bella Mia I wanted to make sure I stopped in for lunch. I was greeted so warmly as soon as I walked in. As I walked to my table I noticed a wall full of pictures. These pictures captured years of customers enjoying the food created at Bella Mia. The waitress brought over a full plate of garlic knots. This fresh made bread was loaded with melted butter and garlic. They also covered the knots with grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. After just one bite I…
Leave a CommentI have written many times about brunch. Normally when I have brunch it’s on a Sunday. It’s a fun thing to do and enjoy time with friends. I was really surprised when I found a place that offered brunch on Saturday. Roux offers New Orleans cuisine in the heart of Tampa. They are located in a small strip center and the parking lot is small. I got there right when they opened so it was not an issue but at dinner it could be a challenge. The good news is they offer valet parking. Though it looks small…
Leave a CommentI was enjoying my visit to Brooklyn. There were so many places to eat every where I looked. It rally came down to what tickled my fancy. When I saw people coming in and out of Pizza & Calzone constantly I figured they must be good. As soon as I stepped through the door I was hit by that wonderful smell of pizza cooking in the oven. They had several varieties of pizzas to choose from. Their slices were huge. After looking over all the options I went for a Sicilian slice, Unlike regular slices of pizza that are cut…
Leave a CommentI ventured over to Brooklyn to check out an Italian restaurant that has been serving up homemade dishes since 1904. I could not wait to check out Ferdinando’s. It was in between shops and houses. It had that old school vibe both inside and out. From the cool original tile on the floor to the Holy Family statues displayed in the corner, Ferdinando’s was filled with a rich history. It is a history of feeding generations of families with homemade Italian food, made with love. I started off ordering a Manhattan Special. This is a coffee soda that is bubbly…
1 CommentAre you looking for a little piece of New York’s Little Italy in Florida? If you said yes then you must head over to Felice Italian Pork Store & Deli. It is tucked away in a shopping center but when you walk in you think you have been transported to New York. There are racks of imported Italian sauces, oils, and foods including a freezer section filled with pastas. There are deli cases full of fresh cheeses, homemade sausages, deli meats, fresh Italian breads, and pastries. Plus there are fresh made Italian dishes that you can either get them to…
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