{"id":627,"date":"2020-05-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crunchtimewithd.com\/?p=627"},"modified":"2020-11-22T14:02:09","modified_gmt":"2020-11-22T19:02:09","slug":"ocean235-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crunchtimewithd.com\/?p=627","title":{"rendered":"Ocean235 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to another episode of CrunchTime with D!\u00a0 It&#8217;s been pretty hard to review eateries with the current state of affairs.\u00a0 But, over the next weeks and months, I will #eatlocal, reviewing takeout menus of local establishments, do cooking demos, and even record live sessions with select fans on IG\/FB and Zoom.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Now, as you probably remember, I did a &#8216;preview&#8217; on Ocean235 a while back, and I promised to return to do a full review.&nbsp; Well, right in the middle of the process, COVID happened across the US, and I could not finish.&nbsp; Regardless, I had to give you the low-down on what I experienced at this restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean235 is in Easton, PA.&nbsp; They are purveyors of fine American dining.&nbsp; For the review, I decided to take my friend Trent Mason there for a business meeting.&nbsp; It was his first time visiting the Lehigh Valley, so I wanted him to have a great experience.&nbsp; He was not let down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a great waitress, Sophia Blanchet, who was very warm, friendly, and inviting, and played a big part in our experience!&nbsp; She provided excellent suggestions from the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We started off with the Octopus Bruschetta with Baguette Toast, Heirloom Tomato Salad, Capers, and a Lemon Vinaigrette.&nbsp; I also had a plate of amazing mussels! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the entree, I had Monkfish wrapped in prosciutto over couscous with asparagus!&nbsp; Let me tell you: this dish was absolutely #DLicous!&nbsp; All 10,000 of my tastebuds were extremely happy!&nbsp; Honestly, I let Trent taste it, and &#8211; literally &#8211; I thought he was going to fall out of his seat! &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now Trent had the Ocean Burger with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Aioli, Fried Egg, Tomatoes, and Fries.&nbsp; It was cooked perfectly.&nbsp; Actually, I could have a bite of that right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our portions were very generous portions!&nbsp; And the drinks were great!&nbsp; I had a manhattan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This place is consistent, and will &#8211; again &#8211; get my #pictureworthy hashtag!&nbsp; Shout out to the staff of Ocean235 for providing an enjoyable experience!&nbsp; Well done!&nbsp; Thank you, Sophia, for all of your help! &nbsp; I will most certainly visit again, and I invite you all to check out their current menu.&nbsp; Remember to #eatlocal &#8211; support your local restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned.&nbsp; Soon, I&#8217;ll hit the kitchen to create one of my favorite desserts.&nbsp; You may get a personal invite to share in the experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>~ CrunchTime with D.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to another episode of CrunchTime with D!\u00a0 It&#8217;s been pretty hard to review eateries with the current state of affairs.\u00a0 But, over the next weeks and months, I will #eatlocal, reviewing takeout menus of local establishments, do cooking demos, and even record live sessions with select fans on IG\/FB and Zoom. 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