The restaurant born in Belmar, but dormant for several years, has resurfaced in the Normandy Beach section of Dover Township, again under the stewardship of the peripatetic, ebullient Marilyn Schlossbach. Remembering the names of all her beachy restaurants is as hard as, say, remembering every surname of a much-married soap-opera diva.

First, in the late-'80s, there was Oshin in Avon, then Rosalie's Kitchen in Bay Head, then that first Labrador Lounge, then Karma Kafe, also in Belmar, then Cafe La Playa, a block or two south of Normandy Beach in Normandy Beach, then Rosalie's Kitschen (ever so briefly) in Spring Lake Heights.

Cafe La Playa endured until Schlossbach purchased this site, just a short hop south, and decided to put on the dog, once again.

Each one of our restaurants has something different to offer to our customers. Each offers a unique experience, depending if you choose to find yourself dining ala fresco in the garden patio at the Market, transplant yourself to Sayulita, Mexico at Pop's Garage or take a hop, skip and jump from the ocean to sample some vacation inspired cuisine at the Labrador Lounge.

The connecting theme which brings all of the restaurants together is the “For Life Series” Marilyn has created. Each month, events are organized to support different organizations including local and national non-profit organizations. The events unite culture, cuisine, philanthropy and humanity. Each month, an art exhibit is featured celebrating a New Jersey artist. All of the events are open to the public and aim to raise awareness and join the community.

Hours: Open Thursday thru Sunday 12 to 10pm and 7 days starting Memorial Day