TOMS RIVER, NJ - Each year the Asbury Park Press asks readers to vote for "the best of"  in a number of categories. Congratulations to the winning Downtown Toms River businesses!

The Best:

Hamburgers: Shut Up and Eat*;
Restaurant for Kids: Shut Up and Eat*;
Fire Department: Toms River Fire Co. #1;
Mortgage Company: Fidelity Mortgage;
Podiatrist: Dr. Mark Majewski, DPM;
Yoga Studio: Pilates by the Bay;
Parade/ Community Festival: Toms River Fire Co. #1 Halloween Parade;
Public Library: Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch.

 
One of the Best:

Free Entertainment: Toms River Fire Co. #1 Halloween Parade;
Barbeque Food: Shut Up and Eat*;
Breakfast: Shut up and Eat*;
Business Lunch: The Office Lounge;
Bartender: Diane at The Office Lounge;
Police Department: Toms River Police Department;
Tattoo Artist: Dan Paone/ White Lotus;
Auto Service/Tires/Batteries/Accessories: Main Street Shell;
Sporting Goods Store: Modell's.
 
*Note: Shut Up and Eat moved Downtown after the voting took place.