Beefsteaks at Matt’s on Rt. 71 in West Belmar. 8/8/18
By Paul Goldfinger and Eileen Goldfinger (food editor @Blogfinger.net)
It’s a bit early for the local Jersey tomatoes to be at their peak. These at Matt’s, large and jumbo, are probably from South Jersey, but Matt has them, and Wegman’s does not. We wait every year in late August for this agricultural event, and if you search our website (search bar top right) just type in “tomatoes,”and you will see that we maintain an interest in this wonderful phenomenon.
Just make your favorite sandwich (eg tuna or cheese) and put a slice of Jersey tomato on it and add a slice of Vidalia onion—make it on a Kaiser roll or some Jewish rye bread (Wegman’s has all those, and even including onion rolls.) A little Hellman’s mayo is the finishing touch.
The best route to Matt’s is to take Memorial Drive into Belmar by the marina and turn left onto Rt. 71. Matt’s is a short distance on that road, on the left side. Parking is a bit tight, but there is a small strip mall next door where you can park.
PERICO HERNANDEZ “Oye Como Va.” From the soundtrack of the movie Chef.
I wonder what they do with the overripe tomatoes?
Those tomatoes , & the lunches I make with them are the high point of the summer. Don’t tell too many people where they are…………..
Oh No! Get some good rye, or seedy bread…We have something called Daves Killer Bread. A light schmeer of mayo on each slice of bread. a layer of tomatoes on each slice. Grind a bit of black pepper over the ‘maters. Slap ’em together and you have the Best. Sammich. Evah!