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Since I live outside the city, I have to make a pilgrimage to Economy Candy every so often to fulfill my sugar fix but it's well worth the trip. I have a thing for Ritters candy bars and they stock...
Since I live outside the city, I have to make a pilgrimage to Economy Candy every so often to fulfill my sugar fix but it's well worth the trip. I have a thing for Ritters candy bars and they stock all the flavors. Plus a great selection of English chocolates. The bulk nuts are premium quality. Once you start ordering at the bulk counter, it is really hard to stop. I usually tear into my goodies right on the pavement outside. Soft fruit slices, wasabi coated nuts, chocolates. It's the yummiest and cheapest way to get your fix.
The great thing about Economy Candy is your new favorite candy is waiting there for you to discover it.
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My dynamic chihuahua duo, Quentin and Maggie have been seeing Dr. Sikkes for several years at Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital. Previously, we were seeing another doctor there that has since left the...
My dynamic chihuahua duo, Quentin and Maggie have been seeing Dr. Sikkes for several years at Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital. Previously, we were seeing another doctor there that has since left the practice. Quentin is a little tough guy and doesn't like strangers but he's great for her. He recently needed a growth removed from his neck. She took care of it quickly and called personally to follow up on his recovery. Maggie has been having periodic bouts of pain that make it difficult to move around. Dr. Sikkes was extremely patient with her while evaluating the situation, coming outside and working with her there after Maggie stoicly refused to make a peep in the office. If you are looking for a new vet, give Dr. Sikkes and Oakhurst Veterinary a try. They do boarding for a reasonable price, too.
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Asbury Park desperately needed a place to get a bite to eat at night. Chat & Nibble fills that void and also does nicely during the daylight hours as well.
If you stop in late on Friday or...
Asbury Park desperately needed a place to get a bite to eat at night. Chat & Nibble fills that void and also does nicely during the daylight hours as well.
If you stop in late on Friday or Saturday, your server will probably be Alex, who is as nice as pie and will remember you when you come back. Owner, Mary is also usually on hand and stops to chat with diners at their tables. Ater tasting the menu options on multiple trips, I can recommend the Happy Burger which is topped with a zippy horseradish chees and the best garlic fries. The turkey meatloaf is also great. More in the mood for breakfast? I love that you can get potatoes or grits with your eggs and carnivores can choose from bacon varieties ranging from pork, beef, Canadian, Irish. Weekend only brunch dishes are worth stopping in for. Try the Eggs Florentine, Hawaiian french toast coated in coconut or my favorite fish and grits. Wash it all down with a house brewed ice tea in peach, rasberry or hangover flavors. You better save room for dessert because up at the counter, a selection of cakes made by the burly house security guard or homey and satisfying.
Choose to sit in the cheerfully decorated restaurant or al fresco, weather permitting.
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Some people go to Delicious Orchards at the holidays for the fantastic pies and miss out the rest of the year on all that they offer. I've been going there since I was a little girl and it's just as...
Some people go to Delicious Orchards at the holidays for the fantastic pies and miss out the rest of the year on all that they offer. I've been going there since I was a little girl and it's just as goodas i remember or even better as my palate has developed. First stop upon entering is the bakery dept. You really can't go wrong. Family favorites include the apple cider donuts, crumb cake, english muffin bread, apple turnovers. And of course the vast assortment of pies which are now priced from $10-$15 each but that doesn't stop them from flying off the shelves. Next, hook your cart to the right into the cheese dept. If you go early in the day, you can often snag some samples. Copious amounts of cheese surround you. Whether you're more into chevre or cheddar, they've got you covered. The produce dept has all the basics at prices comparable to grocery stores but of a higher quality. The apple selection is extensive including varieties you just don't see elsewhere. More exotic items can be found depending on the season like blood oranges, champagne grapes, wild strawberries, pluots, key limes and purple potatoes. in the vegetable room, inhale the scent of fresh herbs and take a gander at the organic and Asian sections where you can pick up tofu and wonton wrappers. Next stop, the candy/coffee/tea room. Sample loose teas in convenient 1 oz packets or buy a bag of whatever amount you wish. The boxed tea takes up an impressive area of wall space. Coffee will be packaged for you whole or ground. Chocolates and other candies are sure to tempt you, too. in the checkout area, take a peak in the freezers. My grandmother loves the stuffed chicken breasts. Specialty ice creams and premium butters are also in this area. After bagging up in crisp paper sacks, take a moment outside to collect your thoughts at the concession stand which is stocked with the donuts and cider you can't leave without securing.
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When my Honda Accord hit 195K miles, I knew it was time to start looking for a new ride. I did my research and decided exactly what I wanted. My boyfriend gets his Beetle serviced at World...
When my Honda Accord hit 195K miles, I knew it was time to start looking for a new ride. I did my research and decided exactly what I wanted. My boyfriend gets his Beetle serviced at World Volkswagen so I decided to start there. In just a few hours, I put together a deal I was totally happy with - the car I wanted with all the options I hoped for, a trade in on the old Honda sight unseen and most importantly, exactly the price I decided I was willing to pay. I lucked out and got a laid back salesman about my age that reminded me of my best friend in high school. Out of the three managers there I talked to, only one of them did that annoying - talk to the man because they don't think a woman can handle info about money or cars- thing and none of them were the smarmy used car salesman type I was dreading dealing with. One added bonus of buying from World is they give you a loaner car when you get the car serviced. This is very convenient. They handled my insurance and registration. I bought on a Saturday and on Monday morning, my salesman gave me a ring to see if i had any questions about the car. That's pretty impressive customer service.
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A friend tipped me about Cold Creme last week and I made it there this weekend. This sweetly decorated shop sells food oriented beauty products like Chocolate Milk Shakes for the bath and other cute...
A friend tipped me about Cold Creme last week and I made it there this weekend. This sweetly decorated shop sells food oriented beauty products like Chocolate Milk Shakes for the bath and other cute things like stationary and candles. But that's not what will lure you there. It's the gelato and sorbet. Flavors like Thin Mint, Truffle, Peach, Pineapple Pesto, Pistachio and many more. We settled on a large dish (about the size of a small dish of generic ice cream) and opted for tastes of Whitehouse gelato, a mixture of sweet cream and a swirl of cherries, and watermelon with chocolate seeds sorbet. The quality far surpasses any other shore area gelato or sorbet and I have done a decent amount of research in this area. Handmade ice cream is also available. The dishes and spoons they serve you in are adorable, too. If you get lucky, you can pop your head through a window into the kitchen and watch the gelato come straight out of the machine.
The atmosphere is grown up and girly, perfect for meeting up with your gal pals and dishing on the latest news.
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This is my favorite record store in NJ. PRE is serious about music and they haven't turned their backs on vinyl like most record stores. Their selection is all encompassing. From Tosca to Tesla they...
This is my favorite record store in NJ. PRE is serious about music and they haven't turned their backs on vinyl like most record stores. Their selection is all encompassing. From Tosca to Tesla they got it. Looking for a Japanese import of James Brown or the latest EP from an underground indie band, I urge you to start here.
The store does a brisk trade in used records and cds. I usually find something fab back in the $1.99 section, often bands that are just getting big now or cool classics that someone traded in recently.
Believe me, it's worth the trip. If you're a record hound, schedule several hours for the trip.
Parking conveniently located in a metered lot next door or try the deck next to the library.
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An Ivy League university town needs an Ivy League quality book shop. Micawber delivers.
Tightly edited selections and knowledgable staff make browsing here a treat. One side of the shop with a...
An Ivy League university town needs an Ivy League quality book shop. Micawber delivers.
Tightly edited selections and knowledgable staff make browsing here a treat. One side of the shop with a requisite dark and mustier feeling sells used and rare books. On a rainy afternoon, I was delighted to pick up a copy of After Such Pleasures by Dorothy Parker for $3. The other side of the shop, bright and slickly modern, sells new books with a more than comprehensive collection of classics and contemporary fiction.
http://www.micawber.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
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Barnacle Bill's is a laid back restaurant in one of the fancier towns at the Jersey Shore. As you enter the nautically themed dining room, you'll find peanuts and bowls you can help yourself to a...
Barnacle Bill's is a laid back restaurant in one of the fancier towns at the Jersey Shore. As you enter the nautically themed dining room, you'll find peanuts and bowls you can help yourself to a helping. Toss the shells on the floor while you wait. If seating is available in the bar, try to snag a table next to the window and you'll get a nice view of the river.
The seafood here is great and a good value. Even though the house specialty is fish, they grill up a mean burger here, too. Which is often what lures me there. Try a burger with cheese sauce and sauteed mushrooms and onions. Delish.
Rumor has it the MaiTai's are very potent, so designate a driver before you down one.
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Brock Farms is a well stocked nursery. All the basics are covered here plus some more interesting varieties. The plants are well taken care of and come with a limited guarantee once you take them...
Brock Farms is a well stocked nursery. All the basics are covered here plus some more interesting varieties. The plants are well taken care of and come with a limited guarantee once you take them home to your garden. Prices are a bit higher than say your local Home Depot, but the plants are much higher quality. I recently scored some lacecap hydrangea for $20-$30 a piece. Where Brock really shines is a fantastic assortment of reasonably priced glazed planters in gorgeous shades of blues and greens. They also have a large garden statuary area ranging from classic to cuter tastes.
Even if you don't have a fish pond, stop by the fish area. Rows of tanks hold gorgeous varieties of koi. Teeny fish are in the few dollar range but you can easily drop a few grand if you want to take home the big kahuna.
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