Can't get to the bowl game? Watch Party

iReC89

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unfortunately me getting out depends on a lot of other people getting stuff done but it’s a nice possibility thx.
 

kupuna133

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That place went waaaay downhill after Chefs International took over. Nice to see they are hosting a Rutgers party.
Seems to a theme with those guys. I don’t understand why they pay up for an established business then drive them into the ground by changing the menu and alienating the established clientele.

Rods and Frankie’s are way off also.
 

Knight Shift

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Seems to a theme with those guys. I don’t understand why they pay up for an established business then drive them into the ground by changing the menu and alienating the established clientele.

Rods and Frankie’s are way off also.
Sadly admit never been to the "old" Rods or Frankie's, and doubt I will try the revamped ones.
However, the takeover and remake of Connolly Station as Anchor Tavern in Belmar was not bad. Maybe it's the individual managers?

@MrsScrew -no rain or shade intended, just stating opinion. I'm sure the party will be great and the food will be better than at the stadium!

Is there a watch in Lake Como for those closer to the beach, @LeapinLou ?
 
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Sadly admit never been to the "old" Rods or Frankie's, and doubt I will try the revamped ones.
However, the takeover and remake of Connolly Station as Anchor Tavern in Belmar was not bad. Maybe it's the individual managers?

@MrsScrew -no rain or shade intended, just stating opinion. I'm sure the party will be great and the food will be better than at the stadium!

Is there a watch in Lake Como for those closer to the beach, @LeapinLou ?

Our Bradley Beach friends are coming up. It's only 30 minutes.
 

kupuna133

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Sadly admit never been to the "old" Rods or Frankie's, and doubt I will try the revamped ones.
However, the takeover and remake of Connolly Station as Anchor Tavern in Belmar was not bad. Maybe it's the individual managers?

@MrsScrew -no rain or shade intended, just stating opinion. I'm sure the party will be great and the food will be better than at the stadium!

Is there a watch in Lake Como for those closer to the beach, @LeapinLou ?
Not sure. I was only at Connolly station for drinks and can’t comment on the food. I like Anchor and think that is the only Chefs international that has a distinct menu. But Rods/Frankies and the cabin had great following for food and bar. Not sure why they would make wholesale changes.
 
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Knight Shift

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Not sure. I was only at Connolly station for drinks and can’t comment on the food. I like Anchor and think that is the only Chefs international that has a distinct menu. But Rods/Frankies and the cabin had great following for food and bar. Not sure why they would make wholesale changes.
We don't wander out that far West (to the Cabin) for food, but it was always solid, and I think I will give it a try again. Not in town for the Pinstripe Bowl, and we will watch on TV.

The Cabin was (and maybe still is) a popular place for bikers. The times we were there, they had a band or two, and it was always a fun crowd. When I have driven by, the lot seems fairly full, which is a good sign.
 

ManasquanMike

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Seems to a theme with those guys. I don’t understand why they pay up for an established business then drive them into the ground by changing the menu and alienating the established clientele.

Rods and Frankie’s are way off also.
Bc the “who’s who” keeps Rods packed, Most of the rest? Can’t beat the views, people will pay for “ok” food & drinks to be on the water.
 

kupuna133

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Bc the “who’s who” keeps Rods packed, Most of the rest? Can’t beat the views, people will pay for “ok” food & drinks to be on the water.
I get why people flock to certain places. Loved Rods can’t say I would get anything more than a drink there now. Took all of the great dishes off menu. Burger is mediocre at best now. Food has really fallen off. But you lost me with water views. Rods is 5 blocks from the water.
 

JerseyNoles

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Anyone going to the Cabin I highly recommend it. It's two minutes away from where I live and i'd be there if we weren't going to the game, but it's really a great scene.

Good food, big menu, lots of beers, and really cool atmosphere.
 

JBL7979

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Any reservations/list for this? My friend and I are thinking of going to The Cabin for the game.
 

ManasquanMike

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I get why people flock to certain places. Loved Rods can’t say I would get anything more than a drink there now. Took all of the great dishes off menu. Burger is mediocre at best now. Food has really fallen off. But you lost me with water views. Rods is 5 blocks from the water.
old but just seeing this, I wrote MOST
 

knightfan7

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Not sure. I was only at Connolly station for drinks and can’t comment on the food. I like Anchor and think that is the only Chefs international that has a distinct menu. But Rods/Frankies and the cabin had great following for food and bar. Not sure why they would make wholesale changes.
I haven't been to Rod's since it was sold to Chef's International in 2020. Used to be a good spot.
 

kupuna133

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I haven't been to Rod's since it was sold to Chef's International in 2020. Used to be a good spot.
Yea Mother in law likes it so we meet up there with her. I think she likes what it used to be. Food and service have taken a hit since Chefs took it over. But for some reason touched on by Manasquan Mike place still packed.
 

e5fdny

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Bc the “who’s who” keeps Rods packed, Most of the rest? Can’t beat the views, people will pay for “ok” food & drinks to be on the water.

I get why people flock to certain places. Loved Rods can’t say I would get anything more than a drink there now. Took all of the great dishes off menu. Burger is mediocre at best now. Food has really fallen off. But you lost me with water views. Rods is 5 blocks from the water.
I think I’m older than both of you (?) but I took the “view” comment differently. I wasn’t thinking water, if you know what I mean. 😎