Tag: Asbury Park

Reading the name of this bar/restaurant is a mouthful. And there may be some folks out that have no clue what Festhalle and Biergarten Bierhalle actually means. Basically it’s a German Beer Hall. I was excited that I found one right there in Asbury Park.

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As soon as I walked in I was greeted with the sound of a German folk band playing, complete with an accordion. I felt like I was transported to Germany.

While I was enjoying the band play the polka song Roll out the Barrel, I ordered a beer. I got something lighter by the name of Schofferhofer.

I glanced over their food menu and while many of the items I had never heard of, I did recognize the kielbasa. They offered up a smoked Polish kielbasa that I knew I would like.

This homemade kielbasa was made with pork and garlic. They grilled it up so there was a great char on the outside. There was the customary snap when I cut into the casing. The kielbasa was juicy on the inside and had a wonderful smoky taste.

They served it with a side of German potato salad and sauerkraut. The sauerkraut had a fantastic tang to it. The potato salad also had a tangy taste. The potatoes they used were tender and cut into huge pieces.

I got another drink while I was there. This time I got a bottle and I went for cider. I ordered the Zombie Killer. The cider had a distinct flavor of cherries and honey. It was sweet and a little tart. It was enjoyable after the saltiness of the kielbasa.

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The Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten Bierhalle was a really fun place. It’s a great place to go with friends and family for food, beers, and unique music.

Check them out at www.asburybiergarten.com

Enjoy!

T

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.

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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 sure to add hot sauce and horseradish. Where I had the most fun was with the garnishes. I selected blue cheese stuffed olives, slices of crispy bacon, and a pork roll sandwich. I was in New Jersey so why not get a New Jersey specialty.

This drink was also a mini meal. It was seasoned perfectly. It had the right amount of heat and saltiness. The pork roll sandwich was perfect to munch on.

Since I knew I would not be able to drink a whole other bloody Mary, I ordered a Mimosa. Hey, it’s the weekend!

I looked over the appetizer menu to get something else to eat. I went for the Drunken Bites. These were Dintalini pasta mixed with cheese then breaded and deep fried. They served it with a side of their homemade vodka sauce.

This was an Italian version of mac and cheese bites. They were nice and crispy on the outside. The pasta was tender and loaded with creamy cheese. It had good flavor on its own because of the cheese. However, when I dunked it into the vodka sauce the flavor intensified. The vodka sauce was spectacular. They make it fresh with actual vodka. I could have eaten an entire bowl of pasta if it was drenched in that sauce.

Since I was planning on hoping around to more places in Asbury Park I did not order anything else at the Ale House. I would go back again. They have tons of TV’s for watching sports and an eclectic menu offering everything from chicken wings to sushi.

Check them out at www.asburyalehouse.com

Enjoy!

T