The jury is back ... The verdict is in!
Yesterday, at the suggestion of the jury supervisor I returned to a special restaurant that is admittedly close to my heart. THE FOREST RESTAURANT is a special place for lunch that utilizes students from Atlantic County's Special Services School District for training purposes.
The young people who attend this school, which my daughter is an alumni of, have developmental "dis-ABILITIES." So that means having the opportunity to work in a first class lunch specific restaurant not only is good for their self esteem but it it gives them job skills and interrelationship skills that will last a life time. I do want to note for the sake of my review that my daughter was in a different vocational track and never worked at THE FOREST, which I had forgotten about until my jury duty.
The first thing that you notice is how clean and expansive THE FOREST is. There is a special pride in how this restaurant is showcased to their customers, which includes many of the teachers from the school.
In fact, what I wanted and what I received was first class friendly service. Actually the service I received was the type of service every restaurant should provide but few do; clearly five stars for service.
But, this isn't a review to feel for the students nor their supervisors this is a review about a lunch option you have in Mays Landing, which comes down to the food and its value. Once again FIVE STARS!
While the menu may not be as extensive as a classic New Jersey diner (I always wonder how any diner can offer so much food other than by having a lot in their freezers.) the options should satisfy any hungry person on their lunch break from jury duty (It's located 5-10 minutes from Atlantic County's Judicial Offices), work, or just looking for a place to go on a lunch date.
The real key in my meal was how fresh everything seemed. They service classic American food and they do it well and the price is right for those of us who like to keep more of our dollars than we hand out at lunch.
The wait staff will check on you but won't be overbearing. Your water glass will be filled up. Someone will ask you how your lunch was.
And, you will be waving good bye and seeing smiles returned your way.
I am so thankful for the gentleman who made the suggestion to the jury I served on. Now, I am planning a return trip .... not to jury duty but to a good lunch at THE FOREST! read more