Bites Nearby: Woody's Ocean Grill

Patrons waited for over an hour to be seated during the official opening of the new Sea Bright restaurant on Aug. 29.

Owner Chris Wood met a woman at the door around 7:45 p.m. to help her carry cases of oranges back into the kitchen. After only being officially open for business for less than five hours, Woody’s Ocean Grille was out of a key ingredient to their signature drink, the Orange Crush. “I did not expect for us to be this slammed,” said Wood about the opening night. “It is like the perfect storm, part two!” Woody’s took the place of Ichabod’s in Sea Bright on Ocean Avenue. After months of anticipation, and a few set-backs, the restaurant opened with a grand slam. Families and locals looking to get out of their homes and enjoy a good meal after being without power for three nights after Hurricane Irene barreled up the shore waited for over an hour…

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Coffee More Than A Pick-Me-Up At Booskerdoo

Beans are freshly roasted and ground at innovative new coffee shop in Monmouth Beach.

Heading north towards Sea Bright, one has to pass through Monmouth Beach. However, now there is a good reason to take a slight detour by making a left at Beach Road. This detour will lead you to some of the best coffee to be ground in-house. Booskerdoo, located in the Village Square shopping center at 36 Beach Road in Monmouth Beach, boasts its very own Diedrich Coffee Roaster. According towww.oncoffeemakers.com , although the “Diedrich Coffee Roaster is so much more expensive, it can also bring more ‘things’ into your coffee experience.” Owned by Amelia and James Caverly, Booskerdoo Coffee Co. opened in late April 2011. Amelia works as a teacher, while James watches over the shop. “I worked in New York as a Barista,” explained James. “…

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