The Point Crew hangs out at the Mom’s Rock Run  this past Saturday in Manasquan.

Laurie Cataldo hangs out at the Adrenaline BBQ in Seaside Heights with Bamboozle 3-day passes!

The Point Crew hangs out at CentraState’s Baby Fair!

Lou Russo and The Point Crew at Earth Treasures’ Grand Reopening on Rt. 36 in Eatontown! Qualifiers participated in a dice roll off for a chance to win a $38,000 diamond!

Liz hosts Real Moms of the Jersey Shore at Soul Made Art Gallery & Artisan Shop in Point Pleasant Beach!

I have never eaten so well in my life as I did this week. Yesterday was the last day of Jersey Shore Spring Restaurant Week, and my friends and I took in every moment that we could.

If you don’t know about JSRW, it’s a great chance to try a 3-course meal for $20.12 or $30.12 at some of the best restaurants in our area. All the places I went to were for $30.12 meals, and it was more than worth it!!

It started with the Kick-off party last week at the Breakers in Spring Lake. I knew from that night we were in for a week of amazing eats. We sampled food from several participating restaurants, eating things like Ahi Tuna Watermelon Kumquat Ceviche from 709 Point Beach and sous-vide bistro steak from Remington’s…and who could forget the cupcake bar from Sugarush in Red Bank?? And the wine, my God, the wine!!

-Friday night, we kicked off JSRW with our friends at Fratello’s in Sea Girt. An amazing meal and I knew I was in for a week of deliciousness.

-After Sunday’s martini contest, a friend and I headed to Tre Amici in Long Branch. We both started with duck confit and goat cheese ravioli with beet jus and chive oil. We had tried that at the kick-off party and it was absolutely phenomenal. One of the best appetizers of the week for sure.

-Monday night, I was off to Rooney’s in Long Branch, who you voted as Best Restaurant at the Jersey Shore. This is the only night I forgot to take pictures…sorry, I was too busy eating. The tomato and mozzarella salad with aged balsamic? Amazing.

-Wednesday night was without a doubt my favorite of the week. 7 of us headed to David Burke’s Fromagerie in Rumson. One of my must-try restaurants, this place never disappoints me. Not only did we get to MEET David Burke (Total Foodie OMG moment!!), and thank Chef Phil for his incredible meal, we had a blast with our waiter Greg too. For such a fancy place, they make you feel completely welcome. It was really just a fun night with friends.

And let’s just take a minute to talk about the donuts at Fromagerie. Probably my favorite dessert of the week, I chose the warm donuts with assorted sauces. Words cannot describe how much I loved them. Just go get them. Immediately.

-Thursday night, we were off to Raven and the Peach in Fair Haven. Uber-fancy, I won’t lie, I was nervous that I wouldn’t quite fit in as I’m not exactly a card-carrying member of the country club set. It’s a beautiful restaurant though, and the appetizer and entree were two of my favorite things from the entire week. (Filet mignon as an APPETIZER?? Heaven!!) The snapper was perfectly cooked, the sauce was beautiful, the rice perfectly complemented the dish. If you have a special occasion coming up, I cannot recommend this place enough.

-Saturday, I headed to Firefly in Manasquan. They started us off with delicious warm pretzel rolls (yummy!) and it was another great meal. Love the fact that it’s BYOB as well. The atmosphere in there is great too.

-We closed out the week at another of my favorites, Brandl. in Belmar. Another BYOB, YOU NEED TO GO HERE. Get the lazy lobster. Thank me later. As for last night’s meal? Crispy bass with roasted carrots and bread salad, and a chocolate pot de creme with chocolate chip cookies that I have not been able to stop thinking about. I would coat myself in it if I could. A VERY close second to those donuts. I pray that Chef Brandl will keep that on the menu for a while!!

Considering it would cost $50+ per person for the meals we enjoyed this week, I cannot rave about Restaurant Week enough. It will return this fall, I urge you not to miss it!

The hardest part is not feeling like a gluttonous mess the whole week, but I’m proud to say I only gained a pound, and it was worth every ounce. (I would have taken more pictures, but again, I was too busy eating…)

Did you go out for Jersey Shore Restaurant Week? Share your reviews below!

Yesterday I realized just how tough my job is when I served as judge of The Great Jersey Shore Martini Contest.

So where can you get the Shore’s best martini?

Well, I suppose that all depends on what you consider a martini.

For the purists, this contest was not for you. If you’re looking for gin, vermouth, and olives, congrats on knowing what a true martini is, but in this case, that’s just no fun.

These were beverage creations, crafted by true mixologists.

The event is part of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, and was held at the beautiful Mill in Spring Lake.

There were so many incredible drinks from restaurants around our area, that judging them really was no easy feat. The only requirement was that each drink had to use some variation of Cupcake vodka.

There were drinks made with Angel Food cake, candied hibiscus flowers (amazing!!), and homemade chocolate syrup. The folks at Remington’s piqued by foodie-interests when they told me they used the sous-vide method to infuse fresh ginger into their water. Intense stuff.

So who claimed the title?

Congratulations to Missy from Harpoon Willy’s! Her Hummingbird martini won Judges’ Choice.

Congratulations also to Chris from Cabana Club! His Fluffernutter was the landslide winner of Peoples’ Choice.

The Hummingbird featured a champagne mango puree, Cupcake original vodka, and a Hibiscus liquor complete with an edible orchid. It was an absolutely beautiful drink and the mango puree went nicely with the hibiscus flavor.

The Fluffernutter was one of my favorites of the day, dangerous in the sense that they tasted more like a milkshake than a drink. It featured Cupcake Frosting vodka, honey syrup, homemade peanut butter powder, and milk. It was garnished with a homemade Guinness marshmallow.

It tasted exactly like a Fluffernutter. Amazing. It might be too sweet for a lot of people, but I thought it was delicious!

I would have taken more pictures, but sorry, I was too busy drinking. They don’t call me the Resident Lush here at the Point for nothin’.

The Point Crew hangs out with the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce at Beers on the Boards at Martell’s Tiki Bar!

Check out the Point Crew at Mega Movies for the midnight screening of the Hunger Games!

The Real Moms of the Jersey Shore head to The Atlantic Club for a Zumba class and great food from Rella’s in Brielle!  Thanks to Jersey Shore Radiology and Dr. Sparano Face and Nasal Institute!

Matt Ryan & Laurie Cataldo LIVE at Kelly’s in Neptune! Powered by Bud Light.

Matt Ryan and the Point Crew partied at the Headliner for the Belmar St Patty’s Day Parade After Party. Sponsored by Schneider Nelson Audi in West Long Branch!

Lou & Liz broadcast live from the IHOP of Brick for National Pancake Day!

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Rumor has it that after 14 years and two children together, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis will be going their separate ways. So since hottie Johnny Depp might be available…it got me thinking…if I could date any celebrity, who would it be?

I think it’s impossible to answer…there’s just too many to consider. Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney…I DEFINITELY have a crush on Biggest Loser trainer Dolvett Quince…the list is really endless!

Who’s your biggest celebrity crush? Let us know in the comment section below!

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I spent the last week in paradise. It was a week of sunshine and temperatures near 80 degrees, palm trees and sea turtles, pina coladas and mai tais. I was convinced that I would immediately move to the US Virgin Islands when I got back from vacation. My friends think I’m crazy…they all said they like having four seasons in a year.

We walked out of Newark Airport on Saturday night into 30 degree weather and a snow squall. Really??

I love seeing the bright green leaves sprout in the Spring, snuggling up in a hoodie in the fall, and sippin on a cup of hot chocolate in the winter…but nothing beats the summertime for me.

I could spend everyday near the beach, checking out the boardwalk, taking in the sun, running outside…I really think the four seasons thing is for the birds. (Then again, even they fly south…)

Vote in the poll and tell us what you think in the comment section below!

Lou & Liz, Laurie Cataldo, Matt Ryan and The Point Crew party with Point listeners at The Point’s 15th Annual Pointsettia Bash at the Headliner in Neptune on December 15th, a Jersey Shore Holiday Tradition!!

The 15th Annual Pointsettia Bash at the Headliner

Matt Ryan stops by the Ocean County Mall in Toms River

Matt Ryan broadcasts live from Bar A’s award winning Happy Hour!

Lou & Liz broadcast live from the Freehold Mall on Black Friday!