FROM MY 'IN' BOX
A few newsy notes from my incoming e-mails:
* Bobo's 33 in Atlantic Highlands is now 4th Quarter Sports Zone. Owner James Barry writes that he has turned "Bobo's into a sports tavern with a twist in the same location. I have ... redone the entire menu and drink list as well as added 20 flat screen TVs and took on a partner by the name of Christian Peter ( a former NY Giant and local here in Atlantic Highlands). We also have brought in David Burke's ex-executive Chef (Kieth Jodway) who has provided a wonderful cuisine here in the restaurant. It's not your typical Sports Bar!"
* A friend and neighbor of chef Fredric Byarm, who was the opening chef at Antoinetta's in Cedar Run, Manahawkin, reports that the chef had an accident in the kitchen, was injured and subsequently had surgery. Sadly for his fans, Byarm may be moving out of the area.
* A fan of Wil Vivas, formerly the chef at Bistro Ole in Asbury Park, has visited the chef's new restaurant in Belmar. The devoted diner feels the wait for a table at the no-reservations spot called Vivas isn't conducive to the fine-dining experience she was seeking, but enjoyed the Latin fare. "Why can't restaurants learn to take reservations? Can't they manage this basic skill?" she asks.
Just for you to chew on.
In other news: I'm going to Charleston, S.C., on Thursday for a few days of eating and foraging. I'll give you a feeding report after I return.
cheers,
Andy
10.2.07
* Bobo's 33 in Atlantic Highlands is now 4th Quarter Sports Zone. Owner James Barry writes that he has turned "Bobo's into a sports tavern with a twist in the same location. I have ... redone the entire menu and drink list as well as added 20 flat screen TVs and took on a partner by the name of Christian Peter ( a former NY Giant and local here in Atlantic Highlands). We also have brought in David Burke's ex-executive Chef (Kieth Jodway) who has provided a wonderful cuisine here in the restaurant. It's not your typical Sports Bar!"
* A friend and neighbor of chef Fredric Byarm, who was the opening chef at Antoinetta's in Cedar Run, Manahawkin, reports that the chef had an accident in the kitchen, was injured and subsequently had surgery. Sadly for his fans, Byarm may be moving out of the area.
* A fan of Wil Vivas, formerly the chef at Bistro Ole in Asbury Park, has visited the chef's new restaurant in Belmar. The devoted diner feels the wait for a table at the no-reservations spot called Vivas isn't conducive to the fine-dining experience she was seeking, but enjoyed the Latin fare. "Why can't restaurants learn to take reservations? Can't they manage this basic skill?" she asks.
Just for you to chew on.
In other news: I'm going to Charleston, S.C., on Thursday for a few days of eating and foraging. I'll give you a feeding report after I return.
cheers,
Andy
10.2.07
posted by Andrea Clurfeld at 5:39 PM
4 Comments:
That's a shame about Bobo's since it's turned into a restaurant like all the others. The Middleastern cooking had been excellent and it's too bad it could not be appreciated by more. Now there's just another sports bar with lowbrow food. Lowest common denominator wins out again. I hope the people who refuse to raise their standards are proud.
I hope you ate at High Cotton, S.N.O.B. and had a drink at Fleet Landing right on the river, Andrea...have you ever seen such a beautiful bridge? The shops on King Street? Charleston makes Spring Lake look poor...
Just a quick thought on Undici in Rumson. Bring your checkbook. It is very expensive. I eat out often with my family and we tried Undici a few weeks ago. I live in Rumson and eat at many of the area resturants. I had sticker shock when the bill arrived. $25.00 for Ravoli is too pricey.
I wish them luck and hope they survive but the comments I am hearing from other people who have been since they opened is the same too expensive for what you get.
I wanted to add to the comment on Undici. It is really expensive. Salmon and 2 glasses of wine at the bar was $90.00 with the tip. That is OUCH.................
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