Island Beach State Park

OITF’s first event on a New Jersey beach! Our guest chefs will gather their harvest from the fields of the Garden State and seafood from the Atlantic Ocean to create the meal for our table on this stunning stretch of sand surrounded by soaring seabirds and sparkling seas. Island Beach State Park encompasses ten miles of sandy beaches, rolling dunes, forests and marshes, plus an extensive wildlife population and hundreds of plant species. Needless to say, it’s quite the spot to dine al fresco. Chefs Ashley and Chris opened Black Eyed Susans back in 2010, where they quickly gained a following for their house-made pastas, pizzas, and seafood dishes among locals and summer vacationers. Dishes change seasonally depending on what’s available from their roster of local farmers and fisherpeople — so we’re very excited to see what they cook up with the region’s late summer bounty. If you’re a fan of OITF founder Jim Denevan’s artwork, don’t miss this one! Jim will create one of his monumental 3D sand sculptures near the table.