BENEDICT, BOLOGNESE, BUTTERNUT, OH MY! THESE CREAMY DELIGHTS ARE SURE TO FIRE UP THE DINNER TABLE WITH FEROCIOUS FLAVOR

BY AMANDA MCCOY

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
This creamy cold-weather staple is a glorious marriage of butternut squash, onion, sage, ricotta, and spices.
Urban Coalhouse
2 Bridge Avenue Red Bank

TRADITIONAL BENEDICT
This classic rendition of the breakfast favorite features two poached eggs on an English muffin with Nueske bacon and house Hollandaise sauce.
Beach Tavern
33 West Street Monmouth Beach

PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE
A family dinner MVP is elevated with a house-recipe beef, veal, and pork ragu and topped with mascarpone.
Sirena
27 Ocean Avenue N, Long Branch

SPAGHETTI ALL’ AMATRICANA
Featuring guanciale (fresh pork cheek), fresh plum tomatoes, and onions, this savory spaghetti dish is poetry-plated.
Via Sposito
3857 County Road 516, Old Bridge