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"Foodies" and "Lunch Break" spots needed

I am looking for some recommendations on where to take NJYP for our "Foodies" events and "Lunch Break" events. I do have some very strict requirements though which is why I can really use some great recommendations.

FOODIES:
* The restaurant can be a popular "good eats" type of place or a brand new establishment.
* The restaurant MUST have counter service (aka we do not want waiter service).
* The restaurant MUST have seating for at least 20 customers.

LUNCH BREAK:
* The restaurant must be in a town where many Young Professionals work OR if it is in a nearby town where YPs work it must have a parking lot.
* The restaurant MUST have a special pre-fix lunch option that is $15 or less.

If you can think of anything that might work please post:
Name of the restaurant
Location of the restaurant
Web address

Many thanks! I hope to add more Foodies and Lunch Break events to the calendar soon!

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Permalink Reply by Alycia Yerves on March 23, 2010 at 7:40pm

Agreed!!!

Rhandi L said:

I have a suggestion for a foodies event. Bobby Flay has opened up a chain of gourmet burger joints called Bobby's Burger Palace (http://www.bobbysburgerpalace.com/index.php). There is one in Eatontown at Monmouth Mall which is right by Red Bank. It has counter service and you seat yourself. They have amazing thick milkshakes, awesome sweet potato fries with this honey mustard horseradish dipping sauce that has to be tasted to be believed and of course really good burgers.

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Permalink Reply by Alycia Yerves on March 23, 2010 at 8:07pm

For "Foodies":

In the summer, Pop's Garage on the Asbury Park Boardwalk would be a good pick... it's a burrito/taco bar type place, w/ a walk-up counter, plus outdoor seating, and you can certainly grab-and-go, and sit on the boardwalk or beach as well: