As soon as Philip Manganaro gets out of his pickup truck, he starts rummaging through the bushes lining a gravel lot in Medford. Within a few minutes, he finds wineberries, wild grapes, and white and purple mulberries — a bounty of fruit hiding in plain sight. “These are four things so far that I can’t purchase,” he says, before moving on to the black raspberries. Manganaro is the chef and owner of Park Place Cafe & Restaurant in Merchantville, where he serves an ever-changing menu of wild ingredients
Fall into Thyme
Fall is in the air, and Thyme Kitchen & Catering is piling on the pumpkin! Stop by Thyme for breakfast and taste our new creations - Pumpkin Cannoli French Toast with a White Chocolate Cannoli Crumble and Dark Chocolate Ganache - or regular offerings. Another new autumn treat in our "Grab & Go Fridge" is Caramel Apple, brown butter pound cake with a pumpkin cream cheese whip or our yummy banana pudding. Enjoy fusing our fresh squeezed Orange Juice with your BYO Champagne for morning Mimosas.
Drinks on the Porch
This summer you can enjoy The Blue Monkey Tavern while sipping their seasonally rotated wine or beer on new front porch seating This Merchantville tavern has been a landmark in New Jersey for years because the local community has grown to love the atmosphere and menu favorites. We aim to keep that spirit alive with new takes on classic dishes while preserving what has always made the Blue Monkey special. They proudly offer a wide selection of local favorites, from delicious mussels to our signature Blue Monkey Burger,
Shake Up Your Day
It’s that time of year when you just wanna get a minty refreshing milkshake. Why not have one here in Merchantville? Our Leprechaun Shake will be available now through St. Pattys Day - Sunday, March 17th. There’s something about a milkshake that makes any day a special occasion. It’s a creamy indulgence to enjoy any time of year. A drinkable dessert that can satisfy any sweet tooth or craving for, say, ice cream, pie and cookies all at once. Our milkshakes are made
Take Thyme for a Bite
A very satisfied customer wrote this recent review about Thyme in Merchantville on the South Jersey Food Scene facebook page. "Went to Thyme Kitchen in Merchantville this morning after seeing so many yummy breakfast sandwiches on here. We got: Pork Roll on a croissant, Maple Burbon Pork Belly on an egg everything bagel and Pork Roll on multigrain bread. Honestly, egg everything bagels are my favorite bagel and I liked the croissant better. I have never had a more buttery and flavorful croissant.
Celebrate Taco Tuesdays
Taco Tuesday is a custom in many US cities that encourages going out to eat tacos or Tex-Mex dishes, typically served in a tortilla, on Tuesday nights. The first known use of the term "Taco Tuesday" was in 1973 as an advertisement in the Rapid City Journal for a local business. Restaurants, like Merchantville's own Avocado Fiesta Restaurant often offer special prices, deals or taco selections every Tuesday night. This week they gave a FREE taco for every three (3) that customers ordered. Their menu includes salads, nachos, enchiladas,
Leap Year Party
The Blue Monkey Tavern is embracing the bonus day! Join us on February 29th at 5:00 p.m. for our Leap Year Party. DJ Jay Rose will be spinning and we’ll have four incredible stouts on tap including The Bruery, Founders brewing, Kane Brewing and Goose Island. Meet at the Monkey because an extra day calls for an extra celebration! Located at 2 South Centre Street, Merchantville, NJ, where the beer selection is great - with some rare beers and tap changeovers - no doubt