Following our video shoot I was honored to take a photo with owner Allison and Jennifer and of course my special guest Michael Townsend Wright of the Uncle Floyd Show. This show was performed in NJ. Uncle Floyd has since passed away but has left a legacy at the Garden State. Keansburg

Key West's own Dave Bootle who plays weekly at Mangoes on Duvual Street made his way north to the Jersey Shore. His New Jersey debut was at Bum Roger's in Seaside Park. He packed the house with his 3 hour non stop solo music that kept everyone on the dance floor. I was honored to reconn

Gotta Eat Tour NJ made a memorable stop at the Olde Heidelberg in Keansburg, New Jersey, and this visit was extra special with our guest, actor Michael Townsend Wright of the Uncle Floyd Show. What started as a trip to enjoy some great food quickly turned into an entertaining afternoon filled with

Gotta eat teamed up with Frank the tank Flemming of barstool sports at Rutts hut in Clifton, New Jersey there we shot a video on the delicious hotdog and the history of this New Jersey food institution

Oldest restaurant in the USA. Since 1673.

#lemon8challenge #lemon8badgehunt when you walk the streets of New York City you get the crave for a street vendor Nathan's grilled hotdog. I took mine with spicy mustard & saurkraut. Yummy! Great treat to take the hunger edge off before dinner. Gotta Eat! 🌭🌭🌭🌭

Afternoon Tea with the crew celebrating life in a city that never sleeps. This iconic hotel is a landmark on 5th Avenue just along side the south border of Central Park. Its famous for many movies to include Home Allone. Many celebrtiies have stayed throughout history that has made this hotel a

Dining Out Jersey Magazine Cocktail Party, Rooney's Ocean Front, Long Branch, NJ

Dining Out Jersey Magazine Cocktail Party, Rooney's Ocean Front, Long Branch, NJ

Editor & Publisher TaraJean McDonald Bonanno of Dining Out Jersey Magazine Cocktail Cover Party at Rooney's Ocean Front, Long Branch, NJ.

Gotta Eat continued our food tour by stopping at The Famous Hiram's Roadstand in Fort Lee, NJ. Since 1932 this iconic food stop has been serving those delicious deep fried Thumann's Rippers on a toasted roll. People flock from all walks of life just to get a bite of these delicious hotdog

My nephew approached me last year to be an officiant for his wedding. At first, I was unsure because I have never done this before but after much thought I decided to do it. I will say I was nervous but then again I always like a challenge. This past week I stood in front of he and his wife and

Under the passion and precision of Chef Terry Duani, this isn’t just breakfast—it’s a full-blown flavor wake-up call. At The Local Diner & Bakery, every plate hits like comfort food on steroids—golden, fluffy pancakes dripping with syrup, cannoli-stuffed French toast oozing with sweet cream, an

Denino's Pizza & Tavern, Red's Hotdogs, Rockhouse Bar & Grill, Pastosa Ravioli.

It was a great day with beautiful weather to support The Tunnel To Towers Foundation. This organization was created to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, who gave his life on September 11 attacks after running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to reach the World Trade Center. Its

Pastosa Ravioli, originally founded in Brooklyn in 1966 by Anthony Ajello, grew from a small Italian specialty shop into a beloved staple across New York, including Staten Island. Known for its handmade, oversized ravioli and fresh mozzarella, the brand expanded to Staten Island in the late 1970s,

This hotdog institution has been in business for nearly 90 years serving the community in Journal Square, Jersey City. Recently, Boulevard Drinks were served a letter informing them that the building & property was sold. It will be developed into a Whole Food Store and that they need to vacat