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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:20 +0000

Strawberries are at the peak of their season, so why not put them to use in the best possible way? In a cocktail! For this week’s Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini, you’ll need fresh strawberry puree. It’s super easy, just cut the stems off your fresh strawberries, throw them in the blender on the highest setting, [...]

Free Cone Day Offers Sweet Treat for Ice Cream Lovers

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:43:07 +0000

It’s Free Cone Day! While the weather may not be as warm as we’d like, who would turn down free ice cream?? It’s all courtesy of Haagen-Dazs, probably my very favorite ice cream maker. …mmmm salted caramel truffle… ANYWAY. It’s all in an effort to get you to try their new line of gelato, but [...]

Italian Summer – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:33:22 +0000

A beautiful weekend on the way calls for a beautiful cocktail. I find that many people don’t appreciate amaretto enough. It’s a sweet almond flavored liqueur, and if you ask me, there’s only DiSaronno. Accept no substitutions. Italian Summer combines the almondy goodness of amaretto with the tropical standards that make us all of think [...]

Bacon Bloody Mary from Chef Mike's ABG – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:37 +0000

For the past 2 months, we’ve brought you the cocktail of the week…now it’s time to hit the road, and see what local hotspots are making awesome drinks! We’re starting at a place where the food is downright sexy…and the drinks are even sexier: Chef Mike’s ABG in Seaside Park. If you don’t know Chef [...]

World Peace – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:55:05 +0000

After the week we’ve had, I think we all want a cocktail…and some peace. This recipe was created by Jonathan Pogash of The World Bar in NYC. It is across the street from the United Nations building, and they donate15% of the proceeds to the UN for peacekeeping missions. Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin [...]

Amazing 2 Ingredient Nutella Cake Recipe

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:48:28 +0000

I have seen this recipe on about 100 Pinterest boards and foodie websites, and every time I stop in amazement…so it’s only fair to share it with you all. Kudos to the original creator, it certainly was not me, but it seems impossible to figure out who came up with it first. It really is [...]

The Best of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Spring 2013

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:37:01 +0000

Another Jersey Shore Restaurant Week has come and gone, and there were some incredible meals to be had. Fortunately, you still have a chance to try some of the best items! In the 10 days of JSRW, I was fortunate enough to make it to 7 restaurants…obviously I missed out on some great food by [...]

Sweet and Spicy Margarita – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:17:23 +0000

This week’s cocktail comes to us from contest winner Chris ‘The Cheftender’ Asay from Sea Bright, and is sure to kick up your weekend! This drink combines the sweet flavors of blood orange with spicy jalapeño and fragrant cilantro. While Chris doesn’t have a name for his drink, I’m calling it a Sweet and Spicy [...]

Wegmans Recalls Two Fruit Juices

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:06:22 +0000

Wegmans has issued a recall on two types of juice. The supermarket chain received word from its supplier that two varieties of its house-brand Food You Feel Good About juice contain apple juice concentrate with an unacceptable level of mold by-product patulin. Patulin is commonly found in rotten apples. Yum. Only the 64 oz. bottles [...]

Jersey Shore Meatball Gala a Huge Success – Lou and Liz Crowned

Lou Russo — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:20:57 +0000

Liz, Diane and I judged the Jersey Shore Meatball Gala last night in Wall with proceeds benefitting Wall High School Project Graduation and the night was an amazing success. I ate so much. So much. The thing is when you’re somewhere where every meatball is a good one, and as a judge you are required to try them all, these [...]

Frozen Margarita Pie – Tequila Recipe Contest Winners

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:31:47 +0000

We asked you to submit your best food or cocktail recipe including tequila, and got some awesomely creative results! Congratulations to Chris Asay and Jackie Weigman! They both scored a pair of tickets to tonight’s Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Eat.Drink.Indulge:Tequila event at 10th Ave. Burrito in Belmar. Chris’s drink will be featured as this Friday’s [...]

The Jersey Shore Meatball Gala Is Tomorrow in Wall

Lou Russo — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:50:49 +0000

The Jersey Shore Meatball Gala to benefit Wall High School Project Graduation will take place tomorrow night at the South Wall Banquet Facility from 6 to 9pm. My wife Diane and I are proud to serve as judges for this competition, and I understand that Liz has agreed to join the judging panel as well. [...]

Jersey Freeze Could Be Demolished for a Houlihan's

Matt Ryan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:26:57 +0000

Jersey Freeze ice cream stand and restaurant has been a mainstay Manalapan Avenue in Freehold for over 60 years. However, if a new application goes through it could be the end of Jersey Freeze as we know it. Other chains have tried to take over the land Jersey Freeze sits on, such as Olive Garden [...]

The Best Burger at the Jersey Shore

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:38:23 +0000

Being a radio DJ is a tough gig. I’m often asked to do really hard jobs…like judge the winner of the Great Jersey Shore Burger Contest. Saturday’s event, hosted by the fine folks at Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, was held at Bar A. It featured 11 burgers created by some incredible chef’s here at the [...]

Cucumber Collins – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:03:59 +0000

Crisp. Refreshing. Perfect for the weekend ahead. This drink must be good for you, it’s got a vegetable in it! I first learned about the Cucumber Collins during my bartending days in Red Bank. It’s a take on a Tom Collins, which is basically gin with sparkling lemonade. Ingredients: 2 oz. gin (Hendrick’s is especially [...]

2013′s Best Restaurant at the Jersey Shore

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:55:36 +0000

Still not sure where to eat in Monmouth or Ocean County? After three weeks of hearty competitions among the best of the best, it is time to crown the winner of Restaurant Madness 2013! 2013’s Best Restaurant at the Jersey Shore is: Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport! Drew’s Bayshore Bistro is one of my favorite [...]

Get Ready for The 1st Annual Jersey Shore Meatball Gala

Lou Russo — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:08:34 +0000

The 1st Annual Jersey Shore Meatball Gala presented by the Wall Alliannce will take place Thursday April 11th from 6pm to 9pm at the South Wall Banquet Facilities in Wall Township. Proceeds will benefit Wall High School Project Graduation. My wife Diane and I will serve as judges, and meatballs will be judged in several categories. [...]

Submit Your Best Recipes Using Tequila

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:33:18 +0000

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday, April 5, and along with a week of great deals at local restaurants, there are awesome special events, like the Eat.Drink.Indulge:Tequila tasting!

Put your creativity to the test, and you could win tickets!

My Easter Sunday Calorie Count

Lou Russo — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:00:34 +0000

Now that Easter Sunday is over I was curious how many calories I ingested over the course of the. day. I really didn’t want to know, but at the same time, I was very curious, so I figured it out, Diane made a fantastic breakfast. The eggs, bacon and sausage weren’t enough for me of course, so I [...]

Marshmallow Peeptini – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:00:35 +0000

What’s up, Peeps? Time to get our Friday on! This time of year is all about Peeps — those pastel sugar covered marshmallow bits of joy that scream out ‘Spring is here!’ Sure, you can get peeps year-round now, but the originals are the best, and now we’ll take them for a swim…with a Peeptini! [...]