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Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Bites Nearby: The Heritage Restaurant

Eat local

The Heritage Restaurant, 108 Lacey Rd., Whiting. 732-350-9700. The scene: Easily found near the Super Foodtown in Whiting, The Heritage Restaurant is the perfect place for fun, casual family dining. Maybe you live in one of the nearby Crestwood Villages and are looking for a change of pace to your usual lunch or dinner routine? This is the perfect place to come enjoy early bird senior citizen specials. With warmer weather approaching, the restaurant's Summertime Sundays will provide karaoke fun for the entire family.   The eats: Breakfast, lunch or dinner, be sure to bring your appetite, as you’ll get some real down-home American cooking here. You’ll find a variety of seafood, Italian, hot sandwiches, steaks and roasts just to name a few …

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Bites Nearby: The Office Lounge

Eat local

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Patch's Jersey Shore region picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice: The Office Lounge, 820 Main St., Toms River. 732-349-0800. The scene: Walk inside The Office Lounge and you'll find a bar filled with people from all walks of life unwinding after a long, hard day at work. No matter the day of the week, you'll find a lively crowd looking to have fun and put the stresses of the day behind them. If relaxing at the bar isn't your thing, tables are available where you and your friends, family or business partners can sit back and enjoy a nice meal. The eats: A…

Saturday, March 12, 2011

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Bites Nearby: Cool Beans Coffee House

n alternative to the bar scene.

Cool Beans Coffee House, 635 Bay Ave., Toms River. 732-797-2326. The scene: Located near the movie theater in the Seacourt Pavilion, Cool Beans has long been known as one of the high school hangouts for Toms River’s teenagers. And while this is true, Cool Beans caters to all, regardless of age.  If a bar isn’t your scene, the coffee house provides a casual atmosphere that is perfect for catching up with friends or getting to know a date better. Occasionally, the coffee house features live entertainment from local musicians. The eats: While you can certainly get some very tasty coffee house treats here, such as lattes and cappuccinos to name a few, you’d be depriving yourself to limit your outing to just that. Cool Beans also offers a full …

Saturday, March 5, 2011

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Bites Nearby: Jersey Shore Eats

Find out where to eat local

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Patch's Jersey Shore region picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice: Wang Sushi Asian Fusion, 203 Route 37 East, Toms River. 732-818-1388. The scene: Located on Route 37 between the Wawa and K-Mart, you’ll need to turn down Marion Street to find this jewel of an eatery. Inside, the sounds of Asian music softly greet you on the overhead radio. Friendly staff quickly say hello as you take any seat of your choosing and prepare for a laid-back, quality meal. The eats: Don’t let the simple interior design scare you off; Wang offers some of the best sushi you can…

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