Jersey Shore Publications

7 HOME & GARDEN Profiles of unique homes and gardens at the Jersey Shore as well as guides to inside your home, the garden and outside your home, services for your home, and realtors. REAL ESTATE Luxury homes and estates for sale at the Jersey Shore as well as guides to realtors, architects, builders, and more. DINING OUT & FOOD Articles and guides to restaurants, nightlife, banquet facilities, catering, specialty food markets, wine and spirits, Sunday Brunch, farmers' markets, and more. j e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 2 55 L u x u r y H o m e s & e s t a t e s ▲ ▲ ▲ REAL ESTATE "Summertime in Bay Head" by Teresa Troise Heidel See Squan Custom Frame Shop & Gallery, page 41. Realtors continued on page 56 CHILDERS SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY www.ChildersSIR.com Point Pleasant Beach: 504-A Sea Avenue (Route 35), (732) 714-7900 Bay Head: 532 Lake Avenue, (732) 295-2008 Normandy Beach: 554 Route 35 N. & 6th Avenue (732) 793-5500 Lavallette/Ortley Beach: 701 Grand Central Avenue, (732) 830-2700 Seaside Park: 401 SW Central Avenue (732) 793-8800 DEBORAH (SMITH) VALENTE CHILDERS SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 504-A Sea Avenue (Route 35) Point Pleasant Beach Cell: (908) 278-2758; Office: (732) 714-7900 Email: dvalente@ChildersSIR.com www.ChildersSIR.com Please refer to our ad on page 56. Deborah (Smith) Valente is a professional sales associate for Childers Sotheby's International Realty. A lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, Debbie possesses an intimate knowledge of the local market and offers an exceptional level of service and professionalism. Debbie utilizes her marketing background to identify the unique value of a property in order to effectively develop a successful sales strategy. The Sotheby's International Realty affiliation provides extensive internet presence, as well as access to the fin- est marketing materials available in the industry. Additionally, the firm's unique collaboration with the New York Times and Wall Street Journal has created exclusive opportunities to drive qualified leads and place your home front and center to millions of users worldwide. If you are contemplating buying, selling or renting, please contact Debbie at (908) 278-2758 or dvalente@ ChildersSIR.com. CITTA & MOFFITT LLC, REALTORS SALES AND SUMMER RENTALS 1455 SE Central Avenue Seaside Park, (732) 793-0938 www.cittamoffittrealtors.com Please refer to our ad on page 56. Citta & Moffitt, LLC has an experienced and talented team of Brokers and Sales Associates that are committed to providing high quality, individualized service. We are centrally located to serve both Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Call one of our Agents to discuss your personal real estate needs. COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Pauline Poyner, Sales Associate 17 West River Road, Rumson (732) 842-3200 ext. 111 or (732) 933-5527 www.rumsonmarketconditions.com www.paulinepoyner.net DIANE TURTON, REALTORS www.dianeturton.com Bay Head: 88 Bridge Avenue, (732) 295-9700 Beach Haven: 217 North Bay Avenue (609) 492-7000 Lacey: 535 Lacey Road, Forked River (609) 693-7040 Lavallette: 1404 Grand Central Avenue (732) 793-2600 Point Pleasant: 2204 Bridge Avenue (732) 295-9600 Point Pleasant Beach: 630-1/2 Arnold Avenue (732) 295-0018 Spring Lake: 1216 Third Avenue, (732) 449-4441 Adult Communities PARAMOUNT HOMES – NORTH BEACH ASBURY PARK 1501 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 776-6200 www.NorthBeachAsbury.com PARAMOUNT HOMES – ESCAPES AT OCEAN BREEZE Route 72 West, Manahawkin (609) 698-5540 www.OceanBreezeNJ.com Architects BARLO & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS 92 Mantoloking Road, Brick (732) 477-7751 www.barloarchitecture.com j e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 2 54 BRICK – Waterfront three bedroom, 2.5 bath custom home on deep-water lagoon. Easy access to Barnegat Bay plus 90 ft. of bulkhead with boat and Jet Ski lifts. Featuring open and airy kitchen with Corian counter- tops, recessed lighting and lovely water views. The family room offers a wood-burning fireplace leading to spacious two-tier deck perfect for entertaining. Large master suite includes cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, master bath with double sinks, and Jacuzzi soaker tub. Two-car garage, two-zone heat and C/A, sprinkler and security systems. $519,900 Deborah Valente Childers Sotheby's International Realty 504-A Sea Avenue (Route 35) Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (908) 278-2758 www.ChildersSIR.com POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Magnificent 4,500 sq. ft. new construction just three blocks from the beach and boardwalk. Open floor plan features gourmet kitchen, dining room, and great room with fireplace. This luxurious home offers four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, office and expansive third floor room. Master suite includes fireplace, walk-in closets, and master bath with Jacuzzi tub. Home boasts nine-foot ceilings, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, balconies, and attached garage. Beautiful stone facade, paver patio, and landscaped yard with room for a pool. $1,250,000 Deborah Valente Childers Sotheby's International Realty 504-A Sea Avenue (Route 35) Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (908) 278-2758 www.ChildersSIR.com POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Lovely four bedroom, two bath Colonial featuring a beautiful, newly reno- vated kitchen with center island, granite counters, radiant heat floors, fireplace and stainless steel appliances. French doors lead to living room with hardwood floors, built-ins, recessed lighting, and decorative moldings. Formal dining room and heated sunroom. Exterior boasts in-ground pool, detached oversized garage with heated cabana room, and composite deck with retractable awning. $799,000 Deborah Valente Childers Sotheby's International Realty 504-A Sea Avenue (Route 35) Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (908) 278-2758 www.ChildersSIR.com SOUTH SEASIDE PARK – Truly magnificent oceanfront Shore Colonial at Midway Beach, a quiet, family-oriented section of South Seaside Park. This exceptional property features approximately 2,500 square feet of reversed living space. Hardwood floors throughout. Three bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths with granite counters, porcelain tile flooring and custom tile work. Kitchen with all stainless appliances, full size refrigerator and freezer, gas range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, solid wood cabinetry, granite counters, center island, large bar area with matching granite, glass pane cabinets, and wine refrigerator. All open to the great room/dining area with multiple sliding glass doors leading to the large upper deck with beautiful views of the ocean. Midway Beach Condominium Association Quarterly Maintenance Fee is $150. Berkeley Township. $1,800,000 Additional features: Multiple decks, security system with video monitoring, two zone forced hot air heating and central air condition- ing, unfinished third floor, ample closet space, full appliance package, Timberline roofing, Cedar Impressions siding, fiberglass decking with maintenance free vinyl railings. Home is only three years old. Citta & Moffitt, LLC Realtors Heather Moffitt, Sales Representative 1455 SE Central Avenue, Seaside Park (732) 793-0938 or cell: (732) 779-8580 www.cittamoffittrealtors.com j e r s e y s h o r e • F a l l / h o l i d a y 2 0 1 2 40 j e r s e y s h o r e • f a l l / h o l i d a y 2 0 1 2 41 41 A Left: Architect Paul Barlo, in his office. Below: While Barlo always kept the idea of green design in mind, he knew from experience the challenges he faced selling clients on green initiatives, largely due to fear of the unknown. Thus, in a perfect merger of personal and professional aspirations, Barlo, in collaboration with Abatare Builders, began to envision the reconstruction of 77 Mantoloking Road in Brick as a sort of laboratory of sustainable living—a place where he could put green initiatives into practice, personally live with the results, and showcase the successes. 40 JERSEY SHORE HOMES The Green Living Lab An Architect Designs His Own Residence As A Sustainable Showroom by Christine Menapace • photos by Alyse Liebowitz, 3 Chicks that Click A nyone who lives at or visits the Jersey Shore knows it is much more than boardwalks, pork roll sandwiches, and mini-golf. Amongst the man-made fun is the reason for it all: the amazing and fragile coastal environment of sandy beaches, morning sunrises over the ocean, evening sunsets over the bay, and the elegant tiptoe of egrets in wetlands. Who has not felt the rush of exhilaration when the beauty of this area strikes you all over again? It can be the vista as you cross a bridge or the simple shimmer of light hitting water. But how many of us make the eco-conscious choices to preserve this landscape? continued on page 42 J e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 5 j e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 5 61 60 ▲ breathtaking waterfront views, beautiful décor, and experienced service. With a classic American menu that features the freshest seafood, the finest local ingredients, and an impressive wine list, the Lobster Shanty is your best choice for a one-of-a-kind Jersey Shore experience located on the Manasquan River. JACK BAKER'S WHARFSIDE RESTAURANT 101 Channel Drive, (732) 892-9100 www.wharfsidenj.com Please refer to our ad on page 60. For over 35 years, seafood has been The Wharfside's specialty. Enjoy the very best that's native to the northeast, including: Maine Lobster, Flounder, Cod, Haddock, Sea Scallops, Mussels, Clams, and more. Every dish is paired with fresh vegetables, fruit salsas, and unique seasonings and sauces. Enjoy your meal with breathtaking views overlooking the Manasquan River, as lobster boats, fishing vessels, and pleasure craft glide out towards the Atlantic. WHARFSIDE PATIO BAR 101 Channel Drive, (732) 892-9100 www.patiobarnj.com Please refer to our ad on page 60. Tucked behind The Wharfside Restaurant on Channel Drive sits The Wharfside Patio Bar. A long time local hangout, The Patio Bar is the area's best kept secret! A step away from the boardwalk crowds, The Patio Bar offers a casual grille, raw bar, and cocktails to enjoy while taking in the tranquil views of the Manasquan River and Inlet Islands. At night, The Patio Bar turns tropical with warm sea breezes, romantic sunsets, and the summer sounds of the Jersey Shore's most popular bands! Spring Lake Heights THE SPRING LAKE MANOR 415 Highway 71, (732) 449-6630 www.springlakemanor.com Please refer to our ad on page 63 and our listing on page 61. Consider dining at The Grille Room Restaurant & Bar located in the Spring Lake Manor. Our menu features Classic American Cuisine with a Contemporary flare of prime cut steaks and fresh seafood. Open Friday and Saturday evenings at 5:00 PM year-round with our ever changing dinner menu to follow the seasons. Featuring special menus on Holidays. Live music on Friday and Saturday eve- nings. The Grille Room will prove to be a favorite. Also consider one of our four beautifully decorated rooms to host your Wedding, Engagement Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal or Baby Shower, Birthday, Please refer to page 62 DINING OUT RESTAURANTS, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, continued from page 59 Please refer to page 60 Bah-Mitzvah, Anniversary, Repass, Corporate Event or Off-site Party. The Spring Lake Manor is a beauti- ful Victorian Mansion, located in the tranquil Jersey Shore community of Spring Lake. Only six blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and three blocks away from the photogenic Spring Lake Park and Gardens, the Manor is the perfect place to celebrate your special occasion. Toms River BAKER'S WATER STREET BAR & GRILLE 4 Robbins Parkway, (732) 240-4800 www.bakerswaterstreet.com Please refer to our ad on page 60. This fresh waterfront restaurant serves as Toms River's entertainment centerpiece. Recently expanded, Water Street now provides the ultimate setting for both indoor and outdoor entertain- ment. Bring your family and friends down to watch the game on our 30 HD TVs and enjoy live entertainment throughout the week. Menu standouts include Baker's famous lobster bisque and our sensational wood-fired pizza. Whether you're in the mood for seafood, pasta, steaks, or chops—we have something for everyone! Check out the new Deck! Dock and Dine available! Banquet Facilities & Catering JOE LEONE'S CATERING (Pick-Up Location / Delivery Available) 600 Route 35 North, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 701-0001 ext. 4 www.joeleones.com Please refer to our ad on page 61 and our listings on page 63. An award winning, off-premise Catering oper- ation serving the social and corporate markets of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Joe Leone's Catering offers ala carte arrangement services featuring traditional, adapted, or customized preparations of restaurant-quality cuisine with an emphasis on superior ingredients. Accomplished specialists provide complete menu development services throughout your planning experience and produce results that exceed expectations. Visit us in person, by phone, or online to plan your next occasion or holiday event! THE SPRING LAKE MANOR 415 Highway 71 Spring Lake Heights, (732) 449-6630 www.springlakemanor.com Please refer to our ad on page 63 and our listing on page 60. Consider one of our four beautifully decorated rooms to host your Wedding, Engagement Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal or Baby Shower, Birthday, Bah-Mitzvah, Anniversary, Repass, Corporate Event or Off-site Party. The Spring Lake Manor is a beautiful Victorian Mansion, located in the tranquil Jersey Shore community of Spring Lake. Only six blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and three continued on page 62 Please refer to page 59 Please refer to pages 59 and 62 Please refer to page 61 Spring Lake boardwalk. David Turton Photography Please refer to page 61 and 63 9 1 B r i d g e Av e n u e , B a y H e a d 7 3 2 - 8 9 2 - 7 5 8 5 I m p o r t e d & D o m e s t i c C h e e s e s I m p o r t e d & D o m e s t i c F i n e W i n e s & S p i r i t s H o m e m a d e C h e e s e D i p s G o u r m e t D e l i g h t s Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too SPECIAL SECTIONS Special Sections on towns and places plus our annual Holiday Shopping and Dining Guide as well as our Catalog of Jersey Shore Books. Summer Activities and Programs Swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and sunbathing draw the most sum- mer visitors. Two well-outfitted bath- houses, showers, concessions, and lifeguards on the beach provide safe- ty, comfort, and convenient services The Park's Nature Educators offer a wide range of daily and frequent experiential programs for children and adults to discover this unique barrier island ecosystem; emphasis is on purposeful fun. Offerings include age-appropriate hands-on activities, stories, crafts, and hike tours to direct children's natural curiosity about the animals and plant life. Programs also cover how Barnegat Bay was once a com- mercial hub for market gunners, baymen, and salt hay farmers. Daily programs are free. Surfing, coastal cooking, a begin- ner's surf fishing clinic, and birding kayak tours are in the mix for a fee. The Sedge Islands along Island Beach became New Jersey's first Marine Conservation Zone. They include about 1,600 acres of tidal marshes, creeks, ponds, and open water. Special kayak tours provide a deeper understanding of this unique ecosystem. For most programs, participants are encouraged to bring sunscreen, drinking water, and bug spray. Cautions and Restrictions From May to October, Island Beach has mosquitoes, greenhead flies, and ticks. Insect repellent is advised during these times of year. Poison ivy abounds, so the careful hiker will fol- low established trails. Swimming is prohibited when life- guards are not present and flotation devices are not allowed in bathing areas. Portions of the ocean beach at the extreme southern end of the designated bathing area have been set aside for windsurfing and surfing. Scuba diving and underwater fish- ing are permitted along 2.5 miles of ocean beach just north of Barnegat Inlet. Scuba divers must register at the park office just prior to their first W h e n Yo u G o dive each year. Proof of current div- ing certification is required. Four-wheel drive vehicles are per- mitted onto the beach with a permit. Island Beach State Park requires visitors to "Carry In/Carry Out" their garbage. Detailed information about per- mits and facilities is available at: www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/ parks/island.html. Nature and Interpretive Centers The Nature Center (the former Forked River Life Saving Station No. 112) is located seven miles from the park's entrance. It contains several tanks of live creatures and a science laboratory. The smaller building is the Interpretive Center. Between them, five themes are depicted: geol- ogy of island and dune formation, park flora, park fauna, tools used on the island in earlier times, and the political history of the island. Georgian Court University was integral to preserving four hundred specimens of plants found on Island Beach. Other highlights of the displays include a 1929 Model A Ford convert- ed into a beach buggy and a sneakbox, a low-sided boat with a spoon-shaped bottom designed for duck hunters. The Interpretive Center is open on weekends beginning in June and daily during the summer from June until early September. N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife The N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife sponsors Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center Workshops. The workshops explore both the natural and cultural history of the Barnegat Bay area with hands- on methods including marsh walks, kayak tours, and conventional fish- ing, crabbing, and clamming tech- niques. Investigation of the marine Island Beach State Park Gordon Hesse Gordon Hesse 33 j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 4 32 J e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 4 environment is done using nets, microscopes, field guides, and more. Whether it's seining near an eel grass bed to observe the importance of submerged aquatic vegetation, or learning how to clean and cook seafood, the activities provide first- hand insight to the wise use of New Jersey's natural resources, to their importance, and to the Division's role in their management. The Annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Division of Fish and Wildlife, was held this year on May 18 and drew 560 anglers. More information is available at www.njfishandwildlife. com/gsft.htm. Friends of Island Beach State Park The Friends of Island Beach State Park is a non-profit, all volunteer organization with the mission of enhancing the interpretive, educa- tional, recreational, and research programs and events at Island Beach State Park and encouraging protec- tion of the barrier island's ecosystem. For more information, visit www.thefriendsofislandbeach.org. Conserve Wildlife Foundation Conserve Wildlife Foundation's partnership with Island Beach State Park enhances visitors' experiences and connects more people to the outdoors. They are a non- profit organization dedicated to protecting New Jersey's endangered and threat- ened wildlife through research, education, conservation, manage- ment, and citizen engagement. For more information, visit www.conservewildlifenj.org. New Jersey Beach Buggy Association The New Jersey Beach Buggy Association (NJBBA) is dedicated to the preservation of the park's natural beach resources. Since 1954, it has promoted beach access for all beach users. The NJBBA not only builds pro- tective fences and plants dune grasses to protect the beaches, it also works with community leaders and other groups to keep them open for all types of uses. The NJBBA also sponsors or assists charitable programs throughout the year. On National Hunting and Fishing Day, special needs children are invited to spend a day on the beach learning about fishing and nature. The Association is also active with youth fishing programs. The NJBBA Youth Fishing Tournament is held in September for ages sixteen years and under. They also sponsor Veteran Fishing Days each year where members take groups of disabled vets out for a day of fishing, lunch, and fun. More information is available at www.njbba.org. Many other organizations, too long to list here, are involved in sharing the mission of preserving the natural beauty of Island Beach. u —Gordon Hesse Gordon Hesse Above: For a quiet space free from crowds, Island Beach offers miles of serenity on empty beaches for fishing, reading, and relaxing. Left: The park has two beach houses and guarded beaches for swimming. In the sum- mer, entrance to the park is limited by park- ing spaces. Early arrival is recommended. The Interpretive Center has numerous displays, including a large model of the Reed Farm, tools of the baymen, and four hundred varieties of plants found on Island Beach. Most of the beach buggies at Island Beach have had a long life. This 1930 Model A Ford was donated by the de Saules Family and is still running. Its frame was lengthened to carry large pieces of driftwood, which they used to build their shack. It is now the "mascot" of New Jersey Beach Buggy Association and was on display at this year's Beach Plum Festival. Gordon Hesse Gordon Hesse An estimated 2,000 turtles and terrapins, like this Northern Diamondback, make Island Beach their home.

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