These chowders were chosen as the best of the best at the 34th LBI Chowderfest this past weekend:
Ice Cream Emergency, owned by lifelong Ocean County residents Ali and Joe Giberson, is a full service ice cream parlor on wheels.
The new ice cream truck operated by a Stafford family of first responders will be responding to ice cream emergencies at the shore.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by enjoying a scoop from one of these spots in the Barnegat-Manahawkin area.
July 16 is National Ice Dream Day. Patch wants to know where the best place to get a cup or cone is in Barnegat and Manahawkin.
Enjoy a Reef and Beef or just a classic cheeseburger when Burger 25 opens their new Ship Bottom location this week.
Friday is National Donut Day. Here's where to get deals on some of those fried treats in Barnegat and Manahawkin.
Andrea's Soul Food Café, with a menu of fried fish, smothered chicken wings, collard greens and more, is opening soon.
After 75 years in Beach Haven, Holiday Snack Bar may not be able to open for the summer after the borough denied its 2023 license.
This could be your last summer eating some delicious pancakes at Mustache Bill's in Barnegat Light. The diner is up for sale.
Rich's Ice Cream, with locations in Toms River and Lanoka Harbor, will be opening a third location in Manahawkin.
Looking for the best Easter brunches around? Here's some great options.
Dreaming of warm days on the beach? Here's when you can expect your favorite Long Beach Island restaurants to come back.
After growing from a food truck to a beloved Barnegat eatery and then closing due to rising costs in 2021, Big Barlow's BBQ is back!
The Barnegat Jersey Mike's Subs wants to prove that they have the fastest sandwich-making skills in the country, for a prize of $90,000.
Jersey is known for great pizza, but some of the best at the Jersey Shore can be found right here in Barnegat, according to Best of NJ.
If you're looking for a great place to enjoy authentic Mexican food, you have to check out this spot, a new report from Best of NJ says.
Dolce Liberta, offering fresh Italian cuisine, held its grand opening this past weekend.
Check out all the meals and deals for the Long Beach Island Bites Winter Restaurant Week, running Jan. 27 to Feb. 5.
Jan. 15 is National Bagel Day. Patch asked, and readers spoke out on what the best bagel around is. Here's Barnegat and Manahawkin's best.
National Bagel Day is Jan. 15. Where's the best place to get one in Barnegat and Manahawkin?
Only In Your State said that this spot, tucked away in the Pine Barrens, is one of the best hidden gems in the state.
The Sandbox Café announced that after 20 years, the beloved LBI spot would not be reopening as the owners are set to retire.
The popular Toms River spot for burgers and milkshakes is coming to Ship Bottom next summer.
Yelp ranked the Top 100 Places to Eat in New Jersey in 2022, and this Mexican Manahawkin spot made the cut.
The new Panera Bread has joined the similarly long-awaited Chick-fil-A on Route 72.
Robbie's Chicken Shack takes the place of Cluck'n Crabs, continuing to provide the people of Manahawkin with delicious chicken.
Even with the date being rescheduled, the annual Chowderfest was a huge success. Check out the winners here:
For the first time, Chowderfest was able to move to another weekend instead of being totally canceled. Check out the competitors here:
Organizers are working to secure a new date as rain, wind and flooding will impact both the scheduled and rain dates.
The owners of Cluck'n Crabs cited rising food costs and a tough economy as reasons for the restaurant's permanent closure.
But don't worry - though Living on the Veg is closing on LBI, you can still enjoy their vegan dishes at their Manahawkin location.
Head to LBI all through September to taste the best local chowders, and vote for your favorite to be celebrated at Chowderfest.
Enjoy The Chicken or the Egg-infused pizza and sauces now that Lorenzo's Pizza at the Chegg has opened.
A report said Brazzi's was one of NJ's best Italian restaurants. Here's what Patch readers had to say about that:
After noticing a lack of specialty coffee in the area, three owners got together to bring some to Barnegat.
A recent NJ.com article ranked New Jersey's 50 greatest Italian restaurants, and this Manahawkin spot made the cut.
Cinco de Mayo is this Thursday. Here's some options for you to enjoy some delicious Mexican food.
According to Best of NJ, this Manahawkin spot ranks high for outdoor dining in 2022.
Here's a few great places around Southern Ocean County to celebrate National Beer Day.