Jersey tomatoes are peak now and delicious. This is from Matt’s market Belmar. 8/20/26. They will be around into October.
Yellow white Jersey corn. Delicious Orchards. Colt’s Neck. Spectacular selections especially baked goods and a huge variety of produce. Also homemade soups and chocolates, candies, teas and coffees. Their field of sunflowers is in full bloom
Don”t forget the Asbury Fresh Farmers and Makers Market; Press Plaza right over the Jersey Avenue bridge from OG. Sunday 9-2.
Antonio’s Market on Sunset Avenue in Asbury. The best Italian delicacies including sandwiches on wonderful bread. They also have fresh octopus–great in Capri salads. For salads use olive oil from Italy. Closed Wednesdays.
Antonio’s Salumeria on Sunset Ave in Asbury. Blogfinger photo.
Wonderful display of fresh homemade Italian treats. Blogfinger photo.
“Hey Peach” bakery in Bradley. Spectacular selection. Try sour dough breads, croissants, cream filled desserts and so much more. Get there early. . Coffee is first rate. Acclaimed in NJ Monthly magazine.
Eileen Goldfinger, Blogfinger editor, travels from OG to stock up on “Hey Peach’s” wonders. Bradley Beach. This remarkable bakery is owned by two Grovers: Erin and James.
This is a French pastry called a palmier, made with butter, salt, sugar and flour. Light and flaky. We took one home with coffee.
Bethany is a barista at Hey Peach. She loves my photos, some of which are on their walls. He’s a Lucci guy.
Mel behind the counter at “Hey, Peach” Bradley Beach.
Vic’s in Bradley is still tops in pizza.
Uva’s is our favorite Italian restaurant. Bradley Beach.
ice cream try the Cookman Creamery in A. Park
Odyssey Coffee in OG has some special food items.
Online: Check “Goldbelly” to order authentic NYC deli foods such as pastrami from Zabar’s.
MICHAEL GIACCHI. Movie theme from Ratatouille