Woody's Ocean Grille http://www.woodysoceangrille.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:02:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 SEA BRIGHT: BOUNCER NOW OWNS THE JOINT http://www.woodysoceangrille.com/in-the-press/sea-bright-bouncer-now-owns-the-joint/ http://www.woodysoceangrille.com/in-the-press/sea-bright-bouncer-now-owns-the-joint/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 17:54:12 +0000 Woody's http://www.woodysoceangrille.com/?p=427 SEA BRIGHT: BOUNCER NOW OWNS THE JOINT
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI / April 7, 2011

It was hard for Chris Wood to imagine, some 25 years ago as a door man at Ichabod’s, that he’d return to the Sea Bright “institution,” as he calls it, for anything more than a beer and a burger.

“Absolutely not,” said 50-year-old Wood. “I always loved the building, always loved the spot. Never did I think I was going to own the place.

Wood, who left his post at Ichabod’s door in the mid-80s to become a bond broker on Wall Street, is making an unlikely — and “super, super exciting” — return to his roots on East Church Street, taking over Ichabod’s and rebranding it Woody’s Ocean Grille.

Along with business partner Peter Forlenza, of Rumson, Wood is initiating a major overhaul to the two-story oceanside spot, placing more focus on the restaurant end of the business than the bar.

The upstairs bar will be removed, the back wall of the first-floor bar will be knocked out, the kitchen expanded and open to plain view and more windows will be added to the front of the dining room, Wood said.

“It’s the end of an era,” he said Thursday, as workers gathered and organized the bar and restaurant’s equipment, readying for a day-long auction.

In a tiny seaside town that draws big business from its bar scene in the warmer months, Woody’s, which holds Ichabod’s liquor license, will place a greater emphasis on its lunch and dinner menus.

Wood, of Fair Haven, and Forlenza have brought in chef Ed O’Keefe, a well-known name in the area, to create what Wood calls “fine casual” California coastal cuisine: fish tacos, braised short ribs, “Sea Bright” sliders and other creations.

“It’s going to be a unique menu for the area,” he said.

The drinks, of course, will flow, too, Wood said, with specialties like an Orange Crush (fresh-squeezed orange juice, orange-flavored vodka, splash of Sprite), Mojitos and Margaritas.

Work inside the space will begin right away, Wood said. He and Forlenza are shooting for an early summer opening to capture some of the borough’s heavy summer traffic.

“It’s crucial, yet we’re not going to rush it. We’re going to make sure we doing this the right way. You only get one shot,” he said. “Well, maybe two shots.”

 

 

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Woody’s Ocean Grille Opens With a Grand Slam
Patrons waited for over an hour to be seated during the official opening of the new Sea Bright restaurant on August 29.
By Noel Aliseo, August 30, 2011

Owner Chris Wood met a woman at the door around 7:45 p.m. to help her carry cases of oranges back into the kitchen. After only being officially open for business for less than 5 hours, Woody’s Ocean Grille was out of a key ingredient to their signature drink, the Orange Crush.

“I did not expect for us to be this slammed,” said Wood about the opening night. “It is like the perfect storm, part two!”

Woody’s took the place of Ichabod’s in Sea Bright at 1 East Church St. off of Ocean Ave. After months of anticipation, and a few set-backs, the restaurant opened with a grand slam. Families and locals, most looking to get out of their homes after being without power for 3 nights after Hurricane Irene, flooded the new restaurant. Many patrons happily waited for over an hour to be seated.

“The waiter came right up to the door,” said Wood about the flooding Sea Bright faced after the storm. “We got really lucky. We were very excited to open tonight and look at this crowd!”

The bar on the lower level of the restaurant was packed, four people deep with patrons drinking off a wide selection of wine, beer and specialty drinks (including the Orange Crush, which is topped with fresh squeezed O.J. and tasted like a light, creamsicle) while they waited.

“We didn’t get all of our deliveries because of the storm, but it is what it is. We are making due with what we have,” said Wood as he ran from the dining room into the kitchen.

Once seated, everyone was more than satisfied with their food. Dishes looked colorful and beautiful and the average eye could not tell that anything was missing. Patrons enjoyed a delicious “coastal cuisine” offering everything from P.E.I. mussels in a coconut sauce, shrimp tempura tacos, pulled pork sliders, and grouper entrees.

Woody’s is open serving dinner until Thursday and then lunch and dinner from that point on according to a post on their Facebook page.

 

 

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Woody’s Dessert & Drink Menu

Thank you for your interest in Woody’s. To view the Woody’s Dessert & Drink Menu please click the link below. Just a few steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Bright–one of the Jersey Shore’s iconic beaches–Woody’s offers the area’s top fine casual dining destination. The specialty drink menu features Woody’s signature Orange Crush–which is not to be missed. Our extensive wine list features an eclectic blend of regions and vintages that was specifically designed to compliment your dining experience.

Woody’s Sea Bright NJ
1 E Church Street
Sea Bright, NJ 07760
(732) 936-1300


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Woody’s Wine List

Thank you for your interest in Woody’s. To view the Woody’s Wine List please click the link below. Just a few steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Bright–one of the Jersey Shore’s iconic beaches–Woody’s offers the area’s top fine casual dining destination.

Woody’s Sea Bright NJ
1 E Church Street
Sea Bright, NJ 07760
(732) 936-1300


View Woody’s Wine List


 
 

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Woody’s Takeout Menu

Thank you for your interest in Woody’s. To view the Woody’s Takeout menu please click the link below. Just a few steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Bright–one of the Jersey Shore’s iconic beaches–Woody’s offers the area’s top fine casual dining destination. Woody’s menu is best described as California coastal with a southwestern flare. This includes our famous fish tacos, fresh seafood, and exciting southwestern creations. We offer small plates, burgers, specialty tacos and sliders, complete entrees and so much more! You’ll always find something satisfying at Woody’s.

The specialty drink menu features Woody’s signature Orange Crush–which is not to be missed along with an well selected variety of tequilas. Our extensive wine list features an eclectic blend of regions and vintages that was specifically designed to compliment your dining experience.

Woody’s Sea Bright NJ
1 E Church Street
Sea Bright, NJ 07760
(732) 936-1300


View Woody’s Takeout Menu


 
 

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Woody’s Kids Menu

Thank you for your interest in Woody’s. To view the Woody’s Kids menu please click the link below. Just a few steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Bright–one of the Jersey Shore’s iconic beaches–Woody’s offers the area’s top fine casual dining destination. Woody’s menu is best described as California coastal with a southwestern flare. This includes our famous fish tacos, fresh seafood, and exciting southwestern creations. We offer small plates, burgers, specialty tacos and sliders, complete entrees and so much more! You’ll always find something satisfying at Woody’s.

The specialty drink menu features Woody’s signature Orange Crush–which is not to be missed along with an well selected variety of tequilas. Our extensive wine list features an eclectic blend of regions and vintages that was specifically designed to compliment your dining experience.

Woody’s Sea Bright NJ
1 E Church Street
Sea Bright, NJ 07760
(732) 936-1300


View Woody’s Kids Menu


 
 

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Woody’s Lunch Menu

Thank you for your interest in Woody’s. To view the Woody’s Lunch menu please click the link below. Just a few steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Bright–one of the Jersey Shore’s iconic beaches–Woody’s offers the area’s top fine casual dining destination. Woody’s menu is best described as California coastal with a southwestern flare. This includes our famous fish tacos, fresh seafood, and exciting southwestern creations. We offer small plates, burgers, specialty tacos and sliders, complete entrees and so much more! You’ll always find something satisfying at Woody’s.

The specialty drink menu features Woody’s signature Orange Crush–which is not to be missed along with an well selected variety of tequilas. Our extensive wine list features an eclectic blend of regions and vintages that was specifically designed to compliment your dining experience.

Woody’s Sea Bright NJ
1 E Church Street
Sea Bright, NJ 07760
(732) 936-1300


View Woody’s Lunch Menu


 
 

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Woody’s Dinner Menu


Thank you for your interest in Woody’s. To view the Woody’s dinner menu please click the link below. Just a few steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Bright–one of the Jersey Shore’s iconic beaches–Woody’s offers the area’s top fine casual dining destination. Woody’s menu is best described as California coastal with a southwestern flare. This includes our famous fish tacos, fresh seafood, and exciting southwestern creations. We offer small plates, burgers, specialty tacos and sliders, complete entrees and so much more! You’ll always find something satisfying at Woody’s.

The specialty drink menu features Woody’s signature Orange Crush–which is not to be missed along with an well selected variety of tequilas. Our extensive wine list features an eclectic blend of regions and vintages that was specifically designed to compliment your dining experience.

Woody’s Sea Bright NJ
1 E Church Street
Sea Bright, NJ 07760
(732) 936-1300


View Woody’s Dinner Menu


 
 

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