Beachgoers and visitors at Long Branch's Pier Village will never go hungry: There are restaurants serving everything from gyros, burgers, falafel and sushi to smoothie bowls, ice cream and donuts.

For those craving Italian food, a new eatery called Gavone's will hit the spot. The counter-service restaurant, with a menu of pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads, opened in June at the south end of Pier Village, across from Wave Resort.