LET THE HOLIDAY FEASTING COMMENCE WITH RICH, SOUL-WARMING RENDITIONS OF SEASONAL CLASSICS FROM LOCAL HOTSPOTS

BY AMANDA McCOY

CEVICHE A crisp, delicate mélange of sea bass, scallops, shrimp, leche de tigre, red onion, cilantro, and corn nuts.

Stone House at Sterling Ridge 50 Stirling Road, Warren stonehouseatstirlingridge.com

AGNOLOTTI Filet mignon in a barolo reduction, topped with brown butter fonduta and almond crumble, then garnished with chive oil.

Brando’s Citi Cucina 162 Main Street Asbury Park brandosnj.com

Cellini Spread

12-OZ PORK CHOP A juicy chop with long hots, cherry peppers, broken potatoes, and Villa Manodori

Drifthouse 1485 Ocean Avenue Sea Bright drifthousedb.com

BURRATA Housemade and served with prosciutto, balsamic reduction, and oranges

Stella Marina 800 Ocean Avenue N Asbury Park stellamarinarestaurant.com