What a beautiful afternoon for High Tea . When you first walk in you feel like you stepped back…read morein time with the historic bed and breakfast retreat. There was a lovely piano player to set the mood and the room was filled with gorgeous antiques. The upstair gift shop was a glorious selection of tea and trinkets to take home. The tea service was fantastic accompanied by soup , salad , sandwiches and delicious pastries . Definitely a hidden gem in the heart of Tom's River NJ. Mathis House thank you for your hospitality

We attended the murder mystery dinner and had a pleasant evening overall, but there were several…read moreaspects that kept it from meeting our expectations. The highlights were definitely the food and tea. Everything was delicious, and I appreciated that my dietary restrictions were accommodated without any issues. There was also ample parking, and our server was pleasant. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the murder mystery itself. We've attended several murder mystery dinners over the years, and this was the least engaging cast we've experienced. The acting lacked the energy and immersion we were expecting, especially considering the cost of the event. Since the performance is the main attraction, we had hoped for a much stronger production. While our server was kind, the service could have been more attentive. We had to ask for water refills and for our tea to be replenished with hot water. Those are small touches that guests should be offered rather than having to request, especially during a tea service. I was also disappointed that wine was only available by the bottle instead of by the glass. Lastly, my companion and I spent a great deal of time creating our costumes for the event. We stepped away briefly to explore one of the beautifully decorated rooms, and during that time the costume contest was held. We either didn't hear or weren't given a clear announcement before it began, so we completely missed the opportunity to participate. Better communication would have made a big difference. Overall, the venue, food, and tea were excellent, but the quality of the performance and some aspects of the service and event organization left us disappointed. With improvements in those areas, this could be a truly memorable experience.

This annual event has to be the largest outdoor festival in New Jersey with a multitude of vendors…read moreand all kinds of activities for children. It takes place the third weekend every October. This cranberry festival has gotten larger every year since it's inception. And to me, it's in the middle of nowhere, deeply into the Pine Barrens. You can either get there early or come later in the day to avoid the private $10 parking lots and park for free on the streets. The hours were extended to 5pm each day Cranberries are the theme here and you can sample and purchase jellies, sauces and wines. This is a large all-purpose festival. People also bring their pets here. I even saw a pig on a leach. And the weather turned out to be gorgeous. There's entertainment here in the quaint outdoor setting. If you do read this review you probably will have to wait one year to attend. If you're into festivals, check it out next year. The fest takes place in Chatsworth in Woodland Twp New Jersey

Great festival!! Awesome food! I like that they have live bands for entertainment near the food…read morearea!

Cute little day trip. We were the only ones there and the weather was misty. The employee in the…read moregift shop was very friendly and knowledgeable. A lot of the places were closed. But it was a nice walk around the creek. I would go back for the boat ride. They offer a free membership for military members and one other adult and children under 18

Went here with my parents as part of our Long Beach Vacation on Sunday June 9th 2024. This is a…read moremuseum that has lots of history and lots to do. I would start inside the main building, where there is exhibitions on the railroad of tuckerton and long beach, on the lighthouse, and on coast guards. very informative and interesting. Side note: the museum entrance is a bit confusing, as we almost drived into the musuem, first one has to park in a parking lot which is straight, and one passes the entrance. We also entered the building and the front desk person was very friendly and showed us the attraction and handed us a map. So anyways, we entered the main building first. The main building also has the lighthouse, which cost $5.00 per person to climb. My dad did it, and the view is of the small lake. The other buildings are outside,walkable and are a copy of old times. There is a boathouse, surf shop, clam and oyster shop, and various other buildings. There is also activities in some of the buildings where one can experiment for themselves on how it is like to fish for clams for instance. Overall had a great time here. Highly recommend to check it out!

The food was ok, but what made the trip was the staff and captain. They were amazing, funny,…read moreaccommodating and friendly. Great service and with a big'ole..smile. just a awesome time and we def will be doing again... Thank you so much Love Ann My first time on a boat was amazing.

Unsure what to get my Wife for Mother's Day. I opted for a gift certificate for the River Lady…read more Surprisingly she was really excited about this. She bought more tickets and 7 of us went as a group. The decor of the boat is dated, but it's fine. There was plenty of attention given to us. We ordered drinks, then we were served a salad and the food which we ordered previously was later served. All food was from a local Italian restaurant. Portions were pretty big and the food was much better than expected. The boat traveled up Toms River. Unfortunately a storm was blowing in and they had to cut the trip short.

Ive long been a fan of John F Peto's work. I was glad to be able to finally stop by. The docent…read morewas informative and charming. The staff were super friendly and the small house-museum has some remarkable pieces of art to blend in with the location of where they were created. It's a great stop if you are in the area. Learn more about this great story and support them with a ticket sale!

John F. Peto (1854-1907) was raised in Philadelphia, where he studied and exhibited art. He…read morespecialized in still-life trompe l'oeil ("fool the eye") paintings of ordinary objects. Near Toms River, NJ, a Methodist Camp Meeting Association was established in Island Heights in 1879. Peto's aunts would stay there during the summer. Peto visited them and played cornet in the local band. Peto married and decided to settle with his wife Christine in Island Heights in 1889, building a home and studio at 102 Cedar Avenue. His only child, daughter Helen, was born in 1893. He continued to paint, working in relative obscurity, until dying at age 54 of kidney disease. Then, his wife, daughter, and eventually granddaughter ran the house as a bed and breakfast. The house fell into a state of disrepair. However, a beautiful restoration of the house, studio, and gardens was completed in 2011. It is open to the public Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm. The admission is $10. for adults, which is really a small donation to maintain this historic artist's house. A volunteer docent takes visitors through the house. Our guide, Harry, was excellent: very knowledgeable about the house, Peto, the community, and art in general. The house features artwork by Peto, original palettes, historic photographs, period furniture, and artifacts original to the house. While touring the rooms, one gets to see a special exhibition (eg. summer 2017 watercolors and oils by Grabach and Gasser, underappreciated realist painters from Newark both of whom died in 1981). The tour ends in the studio, the heart of this home. Then, one may view a video about Peto and this house. The gardens are lovely too and there are music programs scheduled there during the summer. Check their website for changing exhibitions and programs. This place is a treat. GO!

I really liked this winery. I came here for goat yoga (on what felt like the hottest day ever). It…read morewas really cute, but I wanted to play with them instead of sweat lol. Then we went on a cute vineyard tour and learned more about Laurita Winery. Afterwards we went inside to try some delicious wines. The Riesling and chocolate wines were our favorite (we ended up buying both to go). Overall I feel like there was so much to do and I'd def like to come back when there's a festival or something. Definitely would recommend this place for a fun day out with friends or a date.

Spent my Mother's Day just how I liked outside. Sun, wine and food trucks right up my alley. Yes it…read morewas very crowded but hey the event was outside. I enjoyed me a lobster roll, truffle fries and Sangria. Lines were long but thank god L'Acqario food truck was right next to the wine tasting trailer. I ordered my food then hopped on the wine line so probably between the two lines I stood for 25 mins while my son was stuck getting wings for about an hour. I also got to see a surprise proposal so congrats to the lovely couple.

Scoops Up ice cream has Dole Whip and Vanilla Non-Dairy soft serve. Can get a twist. Great for…read morevegans or those with dairy allergies.

Ferris wheel door came off but Mariska was really funny and was joking around with us. Would go…read moreagain.

As my husband and I sat down to figure out our caterer for our June wedding at Bowman's Hill…read moreWildflower Preserve in New Hope, PA we knew it was probably going to be the hardest task on our list to accomplish. It had to be just right. I've worked in the restaurant/events/hospitality industry for over 15 years and have worked with lots of different chefs and eaten lots of different foods. My entire family and I love to cook and love to entertain, and lots of guests of our wedding are in the industry too. We chose Fork in the Road for their flexibility, amazing ideas, and mouth-watering sounding menu. While we were super psyched about what we chose, FITR far exceeded our expectations and made our wedding even better than we had imagined it could ever be. The truck is not just grilled cheese and fried foods (although they make delicious sandwiches and other amazing bites too!). Truly, Scott is incredible. He worked with us to create our dream menu, and the result was drool-worthy perfection. We did a regular cocktail hour with butlered hors d'oeuvres, a family-style dinner service, and butlered mini deserts. From the mini lobster rolls to the truffle parm fries, the apple-cider mustard BBQ braised short ribs to the duck confit - every single thing Scott came up with or we asked for was spectacular. Everything was full of flavor and executed so well - and all out of food truck and cook trailer! Scott's team of chefs, his hired waitstaff, his family - everyone was awesome. Our friends and family are still raving about everything. Endless repeat comments of not just the best food they've had at a wedding, but some of the best food they've had, EVER. Fork in the Road knocked it out the park! My husband and I highly recommend them for your next event, no matter what the size. A HHUUGGEE THANK YOU AGAIN!

They should have way more reviews because of how amazing the food was! 10/10 loved them would…read moredefinitely use them again. The grilled cheese and fried chicken sandwiches are insane. Scott and his wife the owners are super kind and communicative. Highly recommend!