SIZZLING SUMMER PLATES, FROM SHRIMP-PACKED PASTA TO A THUNDERING TOMAHAWK, COURTESY OF LEADING NJ HOTSPOTS

BY AMANDA McCOY

ADRIAN’S TUNA AVOCADO BOWL

A crisp collage of tuna, jalapeño, avocado, tobiko, and mango passion sauce Beach Tavern beachtavernnj.com

PAVILION’S CANTON NOODLES

It’s back! Rich and flavor-packed, this homemade “Chinese fettuccine” is sautéed with organic Bell & Evans chicken, juicy beef, and large shrimp Peking Pavilion pekingpavilion.com

GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA

An Italian comfort classic, topped with fresh mozzarella and a creamy pomodoro sauce Via Sposito viasposito.com

40oz IN-HOUSE DRY-AGED PRIME TOMAHAWK STEAK FOR TWO

Sliced and delicately seasoned with rosemary, salt, and fresh pepper Buona Sera buona-sera.com