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CULINARY CORNER

See and taste

Belmar is bustling these days thanks to the grand opening of 801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits by the owners of Beach Haus Brewery next door. It’s an elevated American eatery and an immersive dining experience, where diners can watch the chefs prepare their meals thanks to an open-concept kitchen. Its prosciutto flatbread and rib-eyes are among its most popular dishes so far. The rooftop bar and lounge just opened at the end of summer, so of course there’s a top-notch beer-and-cocktails menu too.

801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits, 801 Main St., Belmar, 732.202.7783; @801craftkitchen

Green + sweet

The salads and bowls at the fast-casual chain Sweetgreen are made with “plant-powered, earth-friendly” ingredients; make your own, or choose an item from the seasonal menu. (The Harvest Bowl with sweet potatoes, warm wild rice and apples is perfect for fall.)

• Sweetgreen, 575 Broad St., Shrewsbury, 732.860.8900; thegroveatshrewsbury.com/sweetgreen.html

Fort pioneer

New Jersey’s craft brewery market is expanding with Birdsmouth Beer, the first lease signed in the new retail space in Fort Monmouth near Oceanport. The 12,000 square-foot property will be home to both a production facility and a tasting room, and cofounders Andy and Rocco promise the new digs will pay homage to Fort Monmouth’s storied history. Stay tuned to social media for an official opening date.

• Birdsmouth Beer, Fort Monmouth, Oceanport; @birdsmouthbeer

A PARADISE OF COLOR

Leaf it to New Jersey to put on a vibrant show of autumnal hues. Four places in our county are famed for their leaf-filled views at this time of year. Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan and Freehold is the site of the revolutionary Battle of Monmouth; it’s also a sight to behold in the fourth quarter of the year; its 1,800 acres of park, complete with hiking trails and fresh springs, provide a vibrant view of red, orange and yellow. Allaire State Park in Wall has many hiking and biking trails, as well as a historic steam train, buildings and a general store in Allaire Village, which add to the autumnal appeal. Shark River Park across Neptune and Tinton Falls is where to go for riverfront views; they’re even better when the fall foliage reflects in the water. Finally, climb to the top of the Navesink Twin Lights lighthouse for a bird’s-eye view of the changing leaves.

A NEW HAUNT IN HOLMDEL

Here in Central Jersey, we’re taking trick-or-treating up a notch for 2022. A new family Halloween adventure experience called “Haunt O’Ween NJ 2022” opened Sept. 30 at Bell Works, featuring more than 200,000 square feet of exhibits and spooky displays for over-the-top, festive fun. This “interactive playground” features nine immersive “worlds” where visitors can play, dance, trick-or-treat and interact with character performers. Some highlights include the Pumpkin Tunnel, Beyond the Grave Rave, Ghoul Town and Funnybones Ranch.

We’re only the second ones in the country to have this experience—Southern California originated this concept in 2021—and we have a feeling we won’t be the last. General admission for Haunt O’Ween is $40 per person; it remains open until Oct. 31.

Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel; hauntoween.com/new-jersey/

WHAT’S YOUR APPLE AGENDA?

The tart red fruit that begins a child’s alphabet is nutritious, delicious and multiuse. But it’s also multi-type. More than 30 varietals of apples grow in New Jersey, and it’s best to get them direct from the farm rather than at a grocery store. “We ask for patience and understanding when your local farm charges an entrance fee or charges slightly more than the food store,” says Ashley Reese, sales manager at Eastmont Orchards in Colt’s Neck. “We’re providing direct fruit from the source, and an experience to spend time out on our farm.” Reese says the most popular apples in our area are Honeycrisp and Fuji, and the best ones for picking are those that are easy to pull off the branch and don’t need to be tugged. They’re all sweet, but sweetest of all is the knowledge that you’ve chosen exactly the right kind for the use you have in mind. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you find the fruit to suit—and yes, they’re all available for picking or purchasing in the Garden

State: —Best apples for baking: Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Winesap —Best apples for pie: Braeburn, Granny

Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonathan —Best apples for salads: Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady

—Best apples for

juicing: Fuji, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Pink Lady

—Best apples for

snacking: Cameo, Gala, Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp

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