Food and Wine Corner



          Why Bother To Cook? ( A Rather Strange Title For A  Food Column)


Sometimes as we all know you are just not feeling it. Where to go? The boring diner,


MJ’S, Nope ; try to direct another out of town delivery guy to Center, I mean Centre St? 


( No its not in Oceanport , yes press the button and scroll up)


Want a friendly neighborhood place with excellent cocktails , innovative menu , cool 


vibe and cooler prices?


Of course you do, fellow Nobile People.


Then hop in your car and meet me at the Mix. 


The Mix on Brighton Ave in Long Branch , founded by two neighbor hood guys Sam and


Michael has been serving it up and putting smiles on their customers' faces for over 20 years.

 

Also you don’t have to worry about missing Happy Hour because it runs every night (except 


Wed)  until 7pm with fun daily food specials and ALL drinks discounted including their specialty 


Martinis. So, what do I mean by cool prices you ask? 


How about $2 Taco Tues along with very generous $5 Margaritas. Or how about a double


Burger for $5.95 on Sundays, along with a very potent berry martini for $8 ?


Usually though, I opt to share the thin crust artisanal pizza and delicious Blondie Salad with 


pears, walnuts and apple vinaigrette dressing.


On Sundays in the summer  you can grab an outside table and listen to the live music at


West End Park across the street.


But whatever you do, don’t go telling everybody or we will all be standing there waiting for a 


table. Just Sayin.





                      


                                     The tasty artisanal Pizza at the Mix




                                                 Watermelon Martini 

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