Tom's Thin sliced Pork Chops

Recently a group of us went to Tom Aikens. Coming from New York I had heard some very good things about him. The rest of the group were all from London and had also heard good things about his establishment. The dishes were...

Friday night visits. Mangiamo opened in April 2008, and is owned and run by the same guy who had the former Rockafellas on Fischer Blvd in Toms River. Since I never ate at Rockafellas, I can’t compare the food, but I think he’s...

Looking to get someone a gift certifercate for about $50 at a restaurant in or new toms river, which i know nothing about. Any ideas? American (steakhouse maybe?) or Italian would probably be best.

Looked in on Captain Tom's to check out some September (just) oysters yesterday. I wasn’t disappointed, still a bargain at less that $5 a dozen. But I did notice one thing that I had never seen before. Once the dozen had...

El Familiar in Toms River was very good!

Babs – On Main Street right next to the Java Joint. It’s in the space formally occupied by the old Jeffrey’s lunch spot, Pumpernickels and most recently Tiki Taco. As is evident from the large crowds at lunch,...

Searching for a Sunday night restaurants a friend and I lucked out with a table at Tom's Kitchen - Tom Aikens' new casual place. Decor – B+ -Cool very organic feeling, big unfinished wooden tables and open kitchen, very...

I don’t know how many of you get the chance to visit my little neck of the woods, but I wanted to let you know about this really solid restaurant on Washington Street in downtown Toms River. First and foremost, I have no...

I was so upset when Osaka in Ortley closed down...it’s been the standard for sushi down the shore for quite sometime. I finally got down to Toms River to try the new Osaka that moved to Rt 37 and I’m so glad...

Many frequent contributors to Chowhound had mentioned Nobi in Toms River and stated that they have good Japanese food, but usually one or two lines. I am going to write a bit more about Nobi here, and here is the link to their...

Tom does care about the local food for us masses...at his buddies' places, like Johnny’s Half Shell, which has about half the quality at thrice the price of the lamest Kent Narrows bar. DC food in his view is about theater....

Chicken Liver Stroganoff with Spicy Chicken Flavored Rice

I had heard conflicting things about Thai Siam on Maine Street, so I went last night. I wasn’t expecting authentic Thai, but I did hope for at least something tasty. I was horrified instead. My Tom Yum Seafood soup was...

, but it’s not high on my list right now. Downtown Dinner Club 216 Main Street Toms River, NJ 08753 732-281-2582 http://www.simplygourmetcatering.net/sv_dinnerclub.aspx BYOB The entrance is around the corner from Main St on Snyder Ave....