By Jessica Infante
Monday, July 20th, 2009

The view from our table on the Shrimp Box's patio: sunset beyond some of Point Pleasant's commercial fishing fleet. Pretty sweet.
Point Pleasant Beach seafood staple the Shrimp Box’s Web site brags that this Inlet Drive restaurant overlooks nothing but the harbor. A casual Tuesday night dinner with friends very much proved this to be the case. We hit up the Shrimp Box on a recommendation from my cousin’s neighbor. He had eaten there every night this week and loved it. He seemed to be quite serious about this, so we took his word and pedaled over from my cousin’s house. (and then rode bikes to Martell’s Tiki Bar, but that’s another story for another time.) Read the rest of this entry »
By Bernie Davis
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Soft shell crabs are a rare appearance at Red's. 3 year old crabs are not.
The wife and I were racking our brains for a quick spot to grab dinner with our kids on the way down the shore a recent Friday night… Spike’s? Too crowded. Patio Bar? More fun sans children. Hmm, how about Red’s?
Tucked away around the outer edge of the inlet away from the crowds, plus counter service (read eat and split at your own pace in case the fit hits the shan) Red’s Lobster Pot seemed to be a good choice with a 3 year old awaking from a car nap and a restless 2 year old that refuses to nap. Throw in outdoor seating on a rare sunny day in this beast of a June we’ve had, and B.Y.O.B., and the choice was easily made. Read the rest of this entry »
By Jessica Infante
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Hemingway's Cafe is looking for some ballers tonight
Behemoth Seaside Heights bar/club Hemingway’s Cafe will host its second anniversary party and handout VIPs to all those who came out to celebrate tonight . VIP cards are mainly useful on Saturdays, when cover jumps to $10 after 11 p.m. and this valuable piece of plastic lets you jump the line that will snake from the door down to the corner. Read the rest of this entry »
By Justin Auciello
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Even if you’re not a Seaside Park local, if you’ve driven down Central Avenue (Route 35 South) on your way to Island Beach State Park, you know The 3 C’s Luncheonette.
Located on the corner of 10th and Central Avenues, The 3 C’s has been serving up classic breakfast and lunch fare for almost two decades. The owner, Gail, brings a passion for not just food, but for making customers feel welcomed, entertained, and most importantly, full. Read the rest of this entry »