Does the idea of a sizzling, melt-in-your-mouth steak sound like it would hit the spot? Or grilled barbecue chicken, country-fried steak or a killer thick burger? Well, partner, it’s your lucky day if you live in Ocean County.

A new Texas Roadhouse restaurant is opening there and it’s a first in Ocean County. The steakhouse chain is coming soon to Toms River at the Ocean County Mall at 1201 Hooper Avenue. No precise opening date is announced yet but the township just approved a liquor license transfer.

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A little controversy…this address is where Bahama Breeze is now. But up the road at 1250 Hooper is B2 Bistro where there’s apparently been a rumor the steakhouse was moving into their location. They were quick to point out on social media they’re not going anywhere.

The special thing about Texas Roadhouse is their commitment to making everything from scratch, right down to their croutons, dressings and bacon bits. They’ve been at it since 1993 with the first ever in Clarksville, Indiana. Their website lists 5 current New Jersey locations, in Holmdel, Old Bridge, Hamilton, Howell and North Plainfield.

And yes they have a dessert menu with Granny’s apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberry cheesecake and brownie à la mode. And yes they have an extensive kids menu too.

The success story of Texas Roadhouse is all owed to its founder Wayne Kent Taylor. He fought tooth and nail in his 30s to open the chain with investors and it took quite a while, but he was tenacious. The chain has grown to over 600 locations not only throughout the United States but throughout the world in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Taiwan, Mexico, China, and South Korea to name a few.

Taylor’s legacy lives on after his life ended tragically in 2021. Suffering unbearable tinnitus after a Covid-19 infection he sought experimental treatment which helped. But then at the urging of doctors he received a Covid vaccine and the tinnitus came roaring right back. It was so maddening he committed suicide at age 65.

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An amazing NJ restaurant in a historic building

If you've never been to Lambertville, you're really missing out on a true gem of a town in New Jersey.

And if you've never been to Lambertville Station you're missing out on a really great restaurant in a truly historic building.

It's housed in the building that acted as the Lambertville train station dating back to 1867.

The building and the town went through its tough times, but for the last 40 years, Lambertville Station has been serving diners in a casual upscale atmosphere with excellent food.

Last year a prominent restaurant group called Genesis Hospitality took over the historic dining spot and they've continued the excellence that has made this place a must-go-to spot anytime you're in town.

The menu consists of varied contemporary American favorites with plenty of options.

The food and the service are excellent and are a good fit for couples, families, and special occasions.

There is a first-class Inn on the property on the river across the parking lot if you want to stay over.

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Everything is costing more these days — and housing is certainly no exception in New Jersey.

Data for 2022 from January through August, compiled by New Jersey Realtors, shows that South Jersey has been seeing homes hit the market and sell in less than a month, on average.

Median prices for single-family homes have reached $500,000 and above in nine counties in North and Central Jersey.

All but two counties have seen houses go for more than the list price, on average, this year.

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