DINING

20 comfort foods to warm you up this winter

Sarah Griesemer
@sarahegriesemer
At Modine in Asbury Park, chicken and dumplings is made with parsnips, kale and sherry.
At Modine in Asbury Park, chicken and dumplings is made with parsnips, kale and sherry.
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Valrhona drinking chocolate is topped with a housemade marshmallow and cocoa powder at Talula's in Asbury Park.
Valrhona drinking chocolate is topped with a housemade marshmallow and cocoa powder at Talula's in Asbury Park.
COURTESY OF TALULA'S
Chicken pot pie from The Rum Runner in Sea Bright.
Chicken pot pie from The Rum Runner in Sea Bright.
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The Mac and Cheese at Braddock's Tavern in Medford comes so many ways, one visit isn't nearly enough.
The Mac and Cheese at Braddock's Tavern in Medford comes so many ways, one visit isn't nearly enough.
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Modine's fried chicken.
Modine's fried chicken.
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From The Cheese Cave in Red Bank, grilled Brie, Gouda, apple butter and caramelized onions on sourdough bread.
From The Cheese Cave in Red Bank, grilled Brie, Gouda, apple butter and caramelized onions on sourdough bread.
COURTESY OF STEPHEN CATANIA
Mac and cheese lovers will get a kick out of the Mac Daddy at Burger 25.
Mac and cheese lovers will get a kick out of the Mac Daddy at Burger 25.
Tanya Breen
The chicken and waffle sandwich at Shore Good Eats ‘n’ Treats in Neptune City comes with cheddar cheese and bacon, plus honey Sriracha syrup for dipping.
The chicken and waffle sandwich at Shore Good Eats ‘n’ Treats in Neptune City comes with cheddar cheese and bacon, plus honey Sriracha syrup for dipping.
COURTESY OF STEPHEN FAHNHOLZ
A bowl of Spicy ausage Soup made by Gary Sable, owner of That Hot Dog Place......Bob Bielk/Asbury Park Press-1/18/11-Food-Red Bank-#9548
A bowl of Spicy ausage Soup made by Gary Sable, owner of That Hot Dog Place......Bob Bielk/Asbury Park Press-1/18/11-Food-Red Bank-#9548
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A three-meat plate (chicken, brisket, pork) with sides of mashed potatoes and mayo coleslaw, left, and a half-rack of ribs with sides of borrocho beans and vinegar coleslaw from Macona BBQ in Collingswood, N.J.
A three-meat plate (chicken, brisket, pork) with sides of mashed potatoes and mayo coleslaw, left, and a half-rack of ribs with sides of borrocho beans and vinegar coleslaw from Macona BBQ in Collingswood, N.J.
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A bowl of white bean and escarole soup made by Gary Sable, owner of That Hot Dog Place in Red Bank.
A bowl of white bean and escarole soup made by Gary Sable, owner of That Hot Dog Place in Red Bank.
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Matzo ball soup at The Kibitz Room in Cherry Hill is the next best thing to Mom's. OK, maybe better.
Matzo ball soup at The Kibitz Room in Cherry Hill is the next best thing to Mom's. OK, maybe better.
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01/04/17 Warm Sticky Toffee Cake- Maldon sea salt, whipped mascarpone. 618 Restaurant opened its doors this past November. Chef/Owner Chris Dutka shows a sample of his menu and the transformed interior they have created.
01/04/17 Warm Sticky Toffee Cake- Maldon sea salt, whipped mascarpone. 618 Restaurant opened its doors this past November. Chef/Owner Chris Dutka shows a sample of his menu and the transformed interior they have created.
Doug Hood
At Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, chocolate ganache souffle is made to order and features warm ganache, whipped cream & powdered sugar.
At Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, chocolate ganache souffle is made to order and features warm ganache, whipped cream & powdered sugar.
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Corinne's Place offers many comforting options, including barbecued ribs, served here with beans and corn bread.
Corinne's Place offers many comforting options, including barbecued ribs, served here with beans and corn bread.
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From The Cheese Cave in Red Bank, grilled mac and cheese with tomato-basil confit.
From The Cheese Cave in Red Bank, grilled mac and cheese with tomato-basil confit.
COURTESY OF STEPHEN CATANIA
The I Love Thanksgiving sandwich at Taylor Sam's in Brick and Red Bank is made with all the trimmings.
The I Love Thanksgiving sandwich at Taylor Sam's in Brick and Red Bank is made with all the trimmings.
COURTESY OF TAYLOR SAM'S
A deluxe burger topped with beer cheese, bacon and a fried egg from The Red Hen in Swedesboro.
A deluxe burger topped with beer cheese, bacon and a fried egg from The Red Hen in Swedesboro.
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From The Cheese Cave in Red Bank, grilled goat cheese, cheddar and mozzarella with orange blossom honey and apricot preserves on multigrain bread.
From The Cheese Cave in Red Bank, grilled goat cheese, cheddar and mozzarella with orange blossom honey and apricot preserves on multigrain bread.
COURTESY OF STEPHEN CATANIA
Chocolate s'mores fondue at The Melting Pot in Red Bank.
Chocolate s'mores fondue at The Melting Pot in Red Bank.
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