Every now and then, the right thing comes along at exactly the right time. This summer, the Lazy Bass Bayside Bar & Grill is that thing. Not only is the new establishment Middle Township’s first and only bar and restaurant on the water, it also happens to be an ideal destination for this socially distant summer.

1. Where did you receive your training? Under Chef Jeremy Otton.

2. Where do you get your inspiration from, when creating a new dish? My father, Kasimir.

We are now well into grilling season. Are you still pairing your grilled foods with beer? It’s nice to switch up your beverage and try some wine pairings to take your grilled meals up a notch. There are so many flavors to consider that pairing your meal with the right wine can be a bit of a challenge, but let’s keep it simple.

It’s August already. Summer is waning, and I’m tired of cooking. After several months of a houseful of grown kids and grandkids, Gigi needs a break. We’ve done months of quarantining and now a couple months of social distancing, and everyone in my family has been a model citizen, but the kids are getting antsy and the adults are just plain tired.