Eat & Drink
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The winners of New Jersey Monthly's 40th annual Jersey Choice Restaurant Poll.

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Jersey Shore Barbecue Joints to Savor
Up and down the coast, the invigorating salt air meets its match in the aroma of smoked meats.
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