B2 Bistro + Bar Opens In Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ — While some restaurants have shut down in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a new one has come to Toms River.
B2 Bistro + Bar has opened at the site of the former Tuscan House across from Ocean County Mall, and is open while the owners complete major renovations, the company said in a news release.
Restaurant dining will continue during the strategically phased renovation period, the owners said.
The renovations include a new bar area, glass garage doors leading out to the patio, an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven, grill and sushi station, new exterior finishes and the expansion of an all new private event space.
Restaurant dining will continue during the strategically phased renovation period, the owners said.
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"We are thrilled to be able to bring a new restaurant and jobs to Ocean County in these very trying times for small businesses," said Stephen Valentine, managing partner. "Our recent experience operating four restaurants through shutdown and then under strict safety protocols means we are ready and able to bring the same level of safety not-to-mention fantastic food and service to Toms River."
B2 Bistro + Bar also has restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach, Red Bank, North Brunswick and West Reading, PA.
Based on the popular bistro-style cooking in the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries, B2's culinary focal point is its wood-burning oven, where many of the dishes are prepared in addition to their specialty pizzas. The exposed oven serves as a key social-gathering point in the restaurant.
The menu is created with locally sourced meat, produce and seafood and changes seasonally, and in late December, Toms River will offer B2's signature sushi menu.
At full capacity, the Toms River location will be able to seat 284 guests and offer an 80-guest banquet area as well as a new patio for outdoor dining.
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