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Jimmy Steal

The HopSauce Festival Returns To LBI

Author Jimmy Steal
Birthday Flights

The HopSauce Festival is back on Long Beach Island! The annual event celebrating everything hot and hoppy will take place on Saturday, June 15th, from 11 am until 5 pm at Veterans Memorial Park, 100 Engleside Avenue, in the Beach Haven section of Long Beach Island. When I wrote about this festival last year, I had no idea how friggin’ cool (and hot) it really was!

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What Is With The Name HopSauce?

According to festival organizers the Jetty Foundation, Now in its 9th year, HopSauce Festival is a craft beer and hot sauce festival set to the soundtrack of an eclectic mix of original live artists. It’s become a favorite of traditional LBI summertime families and a new generation’s appreciation for great food, drink, music and art.

Furthermore, this festival is the largest event of the year for Jetty, the locally based coastal lifestyle apparel brand and Certified B Corp with a legacy of involvement in the Long Beach Island Region. They partner with Beach Haven’s Spice It Up and each year HopSauce raises funds for Jetty’s nonprofit arm, the Jetty Rock Foundation. The mission of the Jetty Rock Foundation is to protect our oceans and waterways and support those who build their lives around them.

Sample Some Great Local Beers And Sauces!

From nationally recognized beers to independent microbreweries in our own backyard, HopSauce is a celebration for lovers of craft beer. Ritchie & Page Distributing Company is a key partner that provides a fresh list of brews each year. Jetty also works with smaller breweries to fill their “Indy Craft Beer” section. Festival goers can sample 50+ brews ranging from IPA’s to Stouts to Ciders. Wine and seltzers are available for sampling as well.

Burgeoning Craft Beer Industry Creates Niche Market For Limited Release Beers

Meanwhile, the HopSauce Festival was created after Spice It Up owner Regina Lotito stood outside of her shop with Born to Hula sauce owner Ed Bucholtz.  They looked over the vast field where other events are held and deemed it perfect for a hot sauce festival.  Jetty had been planning to get involved with craft beer and already had a knack for running events, so when Jetty CEO Jeremy DeFilippis and Regina Lotitio put their heads together in 2014, HopSauce Festival became a reality.  Hot sauces are a crucial element that make HopSauce different, special and sometimes really hot!  You can taste a wide range of sauces from sweet to hot for free at the Festival! Plus, since you need something to put all those amazing sauces on, Hopsauce has a delicious selection of food and snacks from local restaurants and shops.

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Some Killer Bands Will Be Performing Throughout The Day!

The great lineup of bands includes a wide array of music, including:

CRAZY AND THE BRAINS

DEZ AND THE SWAGMATICS


THE CAMERMEN

The Durites

THE PICKLES

and from Atlanta, DILLON

Here’s The Ticket Info.

There are three levels of ticketing for this event.

For just 20 dollars you can get a General Admission ticket to the HopSauce Festival. This gets you inside the gate. This is for anyone who wants to attend HopSauce but DOES NOT intend on sampling the 50+ unique brews.

Next is the Craft Beer ticket for 60 dollars. This grants you full access to HopSauce to sample over 50+ craft brews, and comes with a personal pilsner sampling glass. 21+ w/ ID required.

Finally, there is the VIP ticket. The unique way to experience HopSauce. You will be given private access to the VIP tent where food, beer, and special amenities come to YOU. There are a limited amount of these tickets left.

All tickets to the 9th annual HopSauce Festival can be purchased here.

Believe it or not, Jimmy’s first job was overnights at a Christian Radio Station. He claims he got into radio because like Rocky Balboa once said, “cause I can’t sing or dance.” Jimmy loves to write about all local happenings, especially around his town of Toms River. Favorite Pastime (other than masturbation, of course): Cheering for the Yankees, and crying for the J-E-T-S!!! Favorite Food: Hot Sauce…I collect ’em! Favorite Drink: PRUNO…look it up, if you dare! Favorite Movies: The Exorcist, Planet of The Apes (the original), To Kill a Mockingbird, Annie Hall, and of course GF 1 & GF 2…I heard that’s how the real fans refer to them. Favorite Movie Line: easy…Murry-Caddyshack-“big hitter, the Lama”…f#$*in’ riot! Best Rat Rock Bands: STP, VH, ZEP, PEARL JAM, FOOS, PEPPERS,AC/DC Favorite New Bands: Glorious Sons, Rival Sons, Dirty Honey Most Embarrassing Moment: the moment my mother reads this shit! Best Day: I know a lot of folks say this, but it’s true: the day my little girl Jynell and my boy Big D were born! Next to that, it would have to be the day I was baked on earth day in Central Park and met Keefer Sutherland…baked too, I believe.

Ocean County Restaurants For Mother’s Day Dining 2024

Ocean County Restaurants Open For Mother’s Day Dining 2024.

Sometimes we think we can handle a house full of people for Mom’s big day, but then at the last minute, we decide it’s all too much. Now you need to find a place to accommodate your guests to fill their bellies to celebrate MOM!

Unfortunately, my mom passed in late 2022, but that’s no reason not to celebrate this hard-working strong woman who raised 3 children on her own.

She raised me to be a respectful, kind, considerate human being. My mother taught me to be tolerant and strong. Most of all, she eventually taught me that it was ok to chase my dreams, but it didn’t start out that way.

When I was 14, I decided to pursue a career in radio. Initially, my mother was not very supportive. I was a shy kid who had trouble fitting in and speaking up. I was bullied for a variety of reasons and had a hard time standing up for myself. My mother eventually stepped in and explained life’s challenges and how I should handle them.

Because of my shy nature, my mother felt that radio wasn’t a good fit for my future. She wasn’t saying this to be mean, she was trying to protect me for fear that I would be disappointed if I didn’t succeed in this very competitive field.

The more she attempted to persuade and guide me to seek other options, the harder I fought to make this radio dream come true.

My mother left this Earth proud of her daughter’s long storied radio career.

Where To Go To Celebrate Mom In Ocean County

Now it’s time to celebrate my mother and all the other moms on Earth, along with those who’ve left for heaven.

I love you Mom!

Here are a bunch of places in Ocean County open for Mother’s Day for either Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner. You decide.

  • Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails - 3410 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753 - Phone: (732) 270-1180

    Offering a specialty Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet. Seatings available at: 11:30 am, 1:15pm & 3:00 pm. Adults $59 Kids Under 12 $28, Kids 6 & under free. Reservations Required.

     

  • Beacon 70 - 799 NJ-70, Brick Township, NJ 08723 - Phone: (848) 232-4235

    Their Sunday Brunch Buffet is legendary!  From 10am – 2pm, enjoy their chef inspired buffet, made to order omelettes, savory chicken, beef, pork and fish selections, pasta station, carving station, pastries, and so much more!

    It’s $30 per person, and $15 for kids 10 & under.  They also have an ala carte brunch menu, and fabulous specialty cocktails.

  • Ott's Good Earth Garden - 771 S Main St, West Creek, NJ 08092 - Phone (609) 597-8828

    This is lovely place to take mom. Chef Geoff Johnson is an incredibly talented chef. I spoke with him this morning and he has created a gorgeous Mother’s Day dinner menu for 2024.

    Brunch Seating is from 10am – 1pm & Dinner Seating is 2pm – 7pm

    Appetizer choices include: Blueberry Scallops, Falafel Pops with Minted Yogurt, Rock Shrimp Scampi Arancini and more.

    Entree options include: Rack of Lamb, Duck Breast & Confit of Duck Leg, Filet Mignon & Fried Oysters.

     

     

  • Margos International Cuisine - 953 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753 - Phone: (732) 506-4248

    In Bellecrest Plaza. Open from 11 am to 9 pm On Sunday. We specialize in traditional international cuisine in a casual elegant family atmosphere and serve American, Colombian, Italian, Mexican, and Costa Rican. Peruvian, and Creole.

  • Morningstar Cafe - 1001 Fischer Blvd Suite 5, Toms River, NJ 08753 - Located In Fischer Bay Plaza - Phone: (732) 232-0558

    Talk about a hidden gem, Morningstar Cafe is tucked in the corner of Fischer Bay Plaza between Hair Candy and Ken’s Hardware. You’ll love this place!

    Chef Alex and her crew will be serving an all-day Brunch Menu from 8am to 6pm. Call (732-232-0558 for reservations.

    Check out her menus:

    Ocean County Restaurants open for Mother's Day Dining

     

    Ocean County Restuarants open for Mother's Day Dining

     

  • Charlie's of Bay Head - : 72 Bridge Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742 - Phone: (732) 295-1110

    A classy dining spot offering upscale seafood & American fare & a full bar, plus a waterside patio. Charlie’s has a lovely Sunday Brunch menu from 11am to 2:30 pm that includes, gourmet omelettes, creme brulee French toast, and unique pancakes, to herb crusted tuna salad, gourmet burgers, and seafood selections.

    Dinner is served 4:30 to 10:30 pm.

     

  • B2 Bistro + Bar - 1250 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 - Phone: (732) 797-2570

    Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet from 10am – 6pm. Adults $55 – Kids 12 & under $27. The hot buffet includes all your breakfast favorites like an omelette station. scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage & waffles. Plus, Mussels Marinara, Orecchiette Bechamel with Ham & Peas, Penne Vodka, Mustard Crusted Salmon Red Pepper Cream, Scarpariello Chicken. 

    There’s a carving station and a dessert station.

  • Meemom's Brick - 56 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick Township, NJ 08723 (Brick Plaza)

    Always serving Breakfast & Lunch. Open 7:30am to 3 pm. Call ahead to gauge the wait time.

  • The Office Restaurant & Lounge - 820 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753 - Phone: (732) 349-0800

    Serving a Mother’s Day Brunch from 11am – 2pm. $36.99 per person. Kids 12 & under $16.99.

    Includes Omelette Bar, and all of your favorite breakfast foods like bacon and sausage, as well as a Carving Station, Chicken Francaise, Sliced Ribeye with Bernaise, seafood choices, sides, desserts, and more. The regular menu is also available.

     

     

     

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