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Letter to Our Readers
The Autumn season is a time to thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. The leaves are turning, weather is crisp and it’s time to visit the area’s pumpkin patches, corn mazes and harvest farms. Our writers have put together a listing of many of the farms and markets worth visiting with the family. Please review this issue’s main feature for more details. This month, Venues NJ introduces you to a new editorial feature entitled All That’s Beer presented by Bill “The Brewer”. With the explosion within the craft beer segment of the market, plus the increased interest in the beer category, in general, many of our readers have conveyed a desire to learn more. Hope you will enjoy this new monthly feature. As the fall season approaches, may we suggest you consider a visit to River Rock Restaurant & Marina in Brick, where patrons can experience a cozy atmosphere, good food, refreshing libations and spectacular NFL viewing package. Read more in this month’s Restaurant Profile. Remember the 90’s? Will Smith was still “fresh”, Bill Nye, “The Science Guy” was everyone’s favorite teacher and MTV actually played music. If you enjoyed that music, be sure to catch a local area band called Nine Deeez Nite. Read this issue’s Band Profile and enjoy the memories. This young woman works part-time as a bartender and server while preparing for a full-time career in law enforcement. In her “free time”, she enjoys the outdoors. Read more about Jaclyn Gerhardt, this issue’s Mixologist-of-the-Month. This month, our contributing writer Steve O introduces us to a very funny “Jersey Girl” who was the typical class clown in school, yet suffered from anxiety and had stage fright when younger. Learn more about Jessica Kirson in this issue’s Comic Relief feature. nj folks. Now get out, enjoy the fall weather and all the nj That’s it for this month U E N E SHalloween. E N U E Sactivities surrounding
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Publisher’s Letter................................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz..............................................................................6 Pro Sports Schedules........................................................................8 Where To Watch All The Games Chart.......................................10 Restaurant Profile ............................................................................12 Band Profile: ......................................................................................14 Mixologist ..........................................................................................15 Main Feature:.....................................................................................18 Catering ..............................................................................................20 Libations..............................................................................................22 All That’s Beer.....................................................................................22 Comic Relief........................................................................................26 Dining Pleasures...............................................................................28 Happy Hours .....................................................................................30 Where it’s happening!.....................................................................31 Concerts & Theater...........................................................................32 Plugged into AC ...............................................................................33 Venues NJ Cares................................................................................34 The Last Word ...................................................................................34 Graphics & Design Daria Kenny-Little
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ABERDEEN Court Jester 732-566-6674 ASBURY PARK Cabana Club 732-988-4500 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS Twin Light Taphouse 732-872-1345 BELMAR 507 Main 732-681-6301 Boathouse 732-681-5221 Connolly Station 732-280-2220 BRICK Brickhouse 732-279-3743 Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645 P.J. Sweeney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub 732-202-6414 Quaker Steak & Lube 732-255-5823 River Rock 732-840-1110 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 BRIELLE Simko’s 732-528-9989 CLARKSBURG Clarksburg Inn 732-259-2558 CLIFFWOOD BEACH Blue Rock Cafe 732-583-7699 COLTS NECK Huddy’s 732-431-0194 EAST BRUNSWICK Brunswick Grove 732-254-0495 Gusto Grill 732-651-2737 Tilted Kilt 732-992-8532 EAST WINDSOR City Streets 732-426-9400 EDISON Quaker Steak & Lube 732-777-9464 FARMINGDALE Mulligan’s 732-938-6166 Woody’s 732-938-6404 FREEHOLD GameTime Bar & Grill 732-577-8200 HAZLET Park East 732-739-2002 HIGHLANDS Chubby Pickle 732-872-7000 The Claddagh 732-291-0099 Windansea 732-872-2266 HIGHTSTOWN Ground Round 609-448-0049 Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 HOWELL Chapter House 732-462-0056
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Test Your MLP Player Smarts Match the famous MLB players with their nicknames.
PLAYER NICKNAME Ted Williams ‘The Big Unit” Babe Ruth “Big Train” Willie Keeler “Minister of Defense” Hank Aaron “ Hit ‘em Where They Ain’t” Randy Johnson “Three Fingers” Mordicai Brown “Hammerin” Garry Maddox “Bonehead” Fred Merkle “Catfish” Walter Johnson “The Sultan of Swat” Jim Hunter “The Splendid Splinter” (Answers on page 20)
MATAWAN MJ’s Buttonwood 732-566-6220 MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700 MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709 NEPTUNE Clancy’s Tavern 732-776-6999 East Coast Cookery 732-922-0003 Headliner 732-775-6200
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PRO SPORTS GIANTS
SUN, OCT 4 SUN, OCT 11 MON, OCT 19 SUN, OCT 25 SUN, NOV 1
@ VS @ VS @
BUFFALO SAN FRANCISCO PHILADELPHIA DALLAS NEW ORLEANS
1:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM 4:25 PM 1:00 PM
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@ VS VS @
NY RANGERS @ @ VS VS @ VS VS VS @ VS VS
CHICAGO COLUMBUS COLUMBUS WINNIPEG MONTREAL NEW JERSEY SAN JOSE ARIZONA PHILADELPHIA CALGARY TORONTO
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7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 1:00 PM
BOSTON BALTIMORE BALTIMORE BALTIMORE
7:05 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 3:05 PM
WILD CARD SCHEDULE
AL WILD CARD GAME NL WILD CARD GAME
NLDS
NLDS A, GAME 1 NLDS B, GAME 1 NLDS A, GAME 2 NLDS B, GAME 2 NLDS A, GAME 3 NLDS B, GAME 3 NLDS A, GAME 4* NLDS B, GAME 4* NLDS A, GAME 5* NLDS B, GAME 5*
1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:05 PM
7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
VS @ @ @
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
ALCS
GAME 1: TBD VS. TBD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 GAME 2: TBD VS. TBD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 GAME 3: TBD VS. TBD MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 GAME 4: TBD VS. TBD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 GAME 5: TBD VS. TBD* WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 GAME 6: TBD VS. TBD* FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 GAME 7: TBD VS. TBD* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
WED, OCT 7 FRI, OCT 9 MON, OCT 12 FRI, OCT 16 SAT, OCT 17 THU, OCT 22 WED, OCT 28 THU, OCT 29 SAT, OCT 31
MON, OCT 5 THU, OCT 8 SAT, OCT 10 WED, OCT 14 SUN, OCT 18 MON, OCT 19 WED, OCT 28 FRI, OCT 30 SAT, OCT 31
VS @ VS VS @ @ @ VS VS
NY KNICKS
BAURU WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA BOSTON CHARLOTTE BOSTON MILWAUKEE ATLANTA WASHINGTON
BROOKLYN NETS VS @ @ VS VS @ VS @ @
FENERBAHCE ULKER DETROIT PHILADELPHIA BOSTON PHILADELPHIA BOSTON CHICAGO SAN ANTONIO MEMPHIS
7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:00 PM
THU, OCT 1 FRI, OCT 2 SAT, OCT 3 SUN, OCT 4
NLCS
@ VS VS VS
PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON
GAME 1: TBD VS. TBD GAME 2: TBD VS. TBD GAME 3: TBD VS. TBD GAME 4: TBD VS. TBD GAME 5: TBD VS. TBD* GAME 6: TBD VS. TBD* GAME 7: TBD VS. TBD*
7:05 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 3:10 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE
GAME 1: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 GAME 2: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 GAME 3: AL CHAMPION @ NL CHAMPION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 GAME 4: AL CHAMPION @ NL CHAMPION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 GAME 5: AL CHAMPION @ NL CHAMPION* SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 GAME 6: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION* TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 GAME 7: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION* WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Xfinity Series SAT, OCT 3 3:30 PM ET NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY FRI, OCT 9 8:00 PM ET NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY SAT, OCT 17 4:00 PM ET NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS - KANSAS SPEEDWAY
7:30 PM 7:30 PM 3:00 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 8:00 PM
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SUN, OCT 4 2:30 PM ET NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DOVER DOVER INTERNATIONALSPEEDWAY SAT, OCT 10 7:00 PM ET NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES - CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY SUN, OCT 18 2:15 PM ET NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS KANSAS SPEEDWAY SUN, OCT 25 2:30 PM ET NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT TALLADEGA TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
Cormier vs. Gustafsson
UFC 192 Sat. OCT 3RD
PGA Pro Tour Thursday Oct 8 - Sunday Oct 11, 2015 Jack Nicklaus GC Korea • Songdo IBD, Incheon City, KOR
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FRIDAY - Extended Happy Hour ‘til 8pm
Rousey vs. Holm
UFC 193 Sat. NOV 15TH
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DRINK SPECIALS DURING GAMES
APP SPECIALS DURING GAMES
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Special App Menu
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$2 Dom. Pts / $2.50 Miller Lt. Btls
HALF-TIME GIVEAWAYS ACTIVITIES Mon & Thurs - FREE 1/2 Rack Ribs NFL Jersey Raffle
732-583-2626
Blue Rock Café
Free Tailgate Party 11AM-Kickoff Always Something
732-583-7699
Brannigan’s $2 Domestic Mugs
.50c Wings
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The Cabin
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$2.50 Dom. Drafts/$3 Dom.Btls.
1/2 Price Pizza & Wings
Super Bowl Party Contest Tee Shirts
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$2.25 Dom. Pts/$11 Buckets
.50c Wings/NFL Menu
Wings Contest NFL Jersey
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Club Maggie’s (732) 363-8125
Fireside Grill & Bar 47
$2.50 Coors Lt Btls. & Pts,
(732) 780-7900
Game Time Bar and Grill 23
$3 Bud lt. Drafts / $4 Craft Beer
$5 Bar Bites
$10 Mon. Bar Buffet Apparel & Swag / Gift Cards
(732) 577-5545
24 $2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls
Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys
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$2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls
Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys
MJ’s / Neptune
24
$2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls
Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys
MJ’s / Spotswood
24
$2 Coors Lt Drafts
Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys
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$2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls
Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys
MJ’s / Matawan (732) 566-6220
MJ’s / Middletown (732) 796-1400
(732) 918-9200
(732) 251-7400
MJ’s / Tinton Falls (732) 542-3131
The Park Tap & Grill 50+ (732) 739-2002
The Pine Tavern
$2.50 Miller Lt. Drafts/$5 House Vodka
Yes
1/2 Price Sushi Rolls (NY Giants) Jerseys, T-Shirts, etc.
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All Drinks 1/2 price (Sun.)
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$2.50 Dom. Pts / $2 Green & Blue Shots
$3 Prem. Pretzels / $7 Sliders Jerseys, tkts & more
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$2.50 Dom. Pts / $2 Green & Blue Shots
$3 Prem. Pretzels / $7 Sliders Jerseys, tkts & more
Yes
(732) 727-5060
P.J. Sweeney’s
Yes Weekly Giveaway
(732) 202-6414
Quaker Steak & Lube / Brick (732) 255-5823
Quaker Steak & Lube / Edison (732) 777-9464
Quaker Steak & Lube / Phillipsburg (908) 454-2900
River Rock Restaurant & Marina 47
Yes Yes
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Tommy’s Tavern + Tap 31
Dom. Beer Specials/$6 Sangria
$6 Tailgate Menu (Sun. Only)
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Usher in the fall season Starting October, Wednesday is “Celebrate with a visit to River Rock Your Birthday at The Rock Night”. Make your Restaurant and Marina Bar in birthday reservations and come on over for a Brick, where patrons can enjoy free buffet and ½ priced drinks from 9 – 10pm. a cozy, yet lively atmosphere, Then party with DJ Adam and enjoy $1 Miller great food, refreshing libations, Lites from 9pm – close. live entertainment and, a spectacular NFL sports viewing Thursday is “No Shower” Night. Come from package. And all of these amenities come with a waterfront view wherever you are; however you are. No shower needed! Happy of the Manasquan River. Hour from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Patrons Food specials are also on Diners are welcome to enjoy their meals inside in the very tap. Thursday is also “the new Friday,” according to Conrow, inviting dining room or large bar area or on the outdoor heated who says that patrons can start their weekend y early here with waterfront deck overlooking the river. entertainment provided by DJ Jason Jani. Enjoy the refreshing waterfront view, dine on delicious Friday offers Happy Hour acoustic from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m. meals, enjoy friendly service and a casual atmosphere at this with live bands and DJs beginning at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy appetizers waterfront destination that serves up American cuisine, in the bar, hang out at the high-top tables, and enjoy the warm, including fresh seafood, tender steaks, crispy wings, sushi, and cozy atmosphere. Then, head out to the dance floor and enjoy much more. the rocking live bands who will entertain you with club party This popular riverfront eatery, redone from the ground up music. after Superstorm Sandy hit the area in October of 2012, offers Saturday is Club Night from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. DJs will a full-service restaurant, including great wood-fired pizza oven keep you going with fantastic club music. that, according to general manager Maria Conrow, “is the best Sunday offers all the sports viewing you could want. But the pizza in New Jersey.” River Rock offers you sports viewing and specials on all football A great Happy Hour, along with specialty nights and live nights, Monday, Thursday and Sunday, so make this eatery one entertainment, is also on tap here at the River Rock Restaurant of your favorite haunts to enjoy your favorite teams during the and Marina Bar, in addition to a banquet and season. event center for private and corporate parties. “We have the ultimate sports bar,” says The venue offers a family-oriented Conrow. “It is the most awesome venue for atmosphere by day, and then provides football watching.” entertainment once the sun goes down. River Game night also includes a $5 appetizer Rock also offers a variety of specials throughout menu, with selections such as Taco Salad, NFL the week, along with live weekend entertainment. Nachos, Loaded Potatoes, Touch Down Tacos, In fact, according to Conrow, Wings, Sliders and Chili. $10 Smoked Turkey River Rock Restaurant & Marina leg is also available. Bar was voted by Asbury Park Press as the 2015 Game drink specials include $2.50 Miller Lites, and Coors #1 Happy Hour & #1 Sports Bar in Ocean County, Light pints, $3 Miller Lite and Coors Light Bottles, $17 Miller plus One of the Best Bar & Nightclubs and One of Lite/Coors Light Towers and $4 Glass of House wine the Best Live Music Venues in Ocean County! The River Rock also offers its patrons fresh seafood delivered Guests have their choice of sitting in one of daily by from local fisheries. Experience freshly prepared three main bars in this 10,000-square-foot seafood starters such as Fried calamari, restaurant, and enjoy appetizers and cocktails. roasted clams or bacon wrapped shrimp or The restaurant offers patrons 49 TVs and a new scallops. 120-inch screen to view their favorite sport Popular entrees at the River Rock include games or UFC pay-per-view. The casual eatery the new River Rock Chicken, a big seller this also offers a cozy fireplace in the dining room year. Thinly pounded chicken breast topped providing an intimate ambience for guests as with fresh asparagus, roasted red peppers and they dine. fresh mozzarella, then rolled, breaded and Start out with a tasty appetizer such pan-fried with cherry tomato sauce. as River Rock Nachos, the house specialty, Entrees include River Rock Pura Vida, shrimp nachos topped with cheeses, lettuce tomatoes, and scallops sautéed in a teriyaki, pineapple, sour cream, and salsa, served with a side of and mango sauce with coconut rice served in chili. Also on tap is Mac and Cheese, breaded a hollowed pineapple. Juicy tender steaks are macaroni and cheese, fried and serve with also on tap here along with wraps, soups and Sriracha sauce. sandwiches. A variety of specials are on tap for diners who visit the River Wood-fire pizza is offered in a variety of types, including, Rock, including a wonderful family night. Although families are Margarita, Traditional, White and Meat Lovers, among other always welcome here, Monday night offers specific family fun varieties, with an endless variety of toppings to select. with Family Funday Monday with special entertainment from The eatery also offers children a special menu, which DJ Jersey Joe for youngsters and half-price thin-crust pizzas. includes Grilled Cheese, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tenders, Half-price pitchers of domestic beer and soda are also on tap. Grilled Chicken, Pizza and Pasta and more. The fun happens in the dining room and Conrow recommends So whether it’s a family dinner out, an evening with friends making reservations to assure a spot. for cocktails, dancing or sports viewing or a special occasion Happy Hour is on tap Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. party, the River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar welcomes you. -7 p.m. Coming in October, Tuesday night returns with a very BY CLARE MARIE CELANO special host. venuesNJ To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.venues-nj.com venues.nj October 2015
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1:00PM to 10:00PM
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w/ entertainment by: Second Skin, End of Era & Saving Abel Help us thank all our patrons for 5 wonderful years PRIZES • GIVEAWAYS • VENDORS Fun for the whole family • Rain or shine
Costume Prizes for: Most Scary • Most Funny Most Sexy • Most Original • Best of the Night
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MON – Family Fun Monday – ½ price Pizza & Pitchers (soda or domestic beer) All Day; Kids entertainment in dining room w/ DJ Jersey Joe 5PM – 7PM
TUES – $2 Pints of Beer 3PM-7PM WED – Yuengs & Wings $5 ALL Day; THURS – “NO SHOWER” HAPPY HOUR 4PM-9PM W/ DJ JERSEY JOE FRI – Beach Party w/ DJs 5pm – 9pm
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Live Bands @ 9:30 PM
SAT – CLUB NIGHT W/ DJ @ 10PM
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For those of a certain age, there are few things better than reminiscing about what a glorious time the 1990s were. Will Smith was still fresh, Bill Nye was everyone’s favorite teacher, MTV actually played music and messages finally became instant. Who wouldn’t want to spend just a few hours reliving that time? Well get ready for Nine Deeez Nite, the band that sets up an entire tribute show for the 90s. Made up Casey Slater on vocals and keys, Timmy Gibbler on guitar, Roach on bass and Shady Frasier on drums, they’ve created an entire spectacle for the audience to enjoy. When Nine Deeez Nite is rocking, expect to hear a little bit of everything. If it was big 20 years ago, they’ll play it. “We’re literally the only band that you’ll probably ever hear Play Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and then play Britney Spears right after that,” said Frasier. Pearl Jam, ‘NSYNC, Snoop Dogg, Chumbawamba, if it was a 90s, it’ll get played. They’ll definitely throw in the best of those classic 90s one-hit wonders including Semisonic, Four Non Blondes, Aqua and much more. They never set up a playlist until right before they go on so they can read the audience and get a feel for what they want on that particular night. Even between sets they’ll have a DJ keep the crowd moving with their Nine Deeez Mega Mix Dance Party. Going to see Nine Deeez Nite is far more than seeing a cover band play. The crowd gets sent back 20 years and is immersed in 90s culture throughout the night. They set up a Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System for the audience to play with all the classics including Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, NBA 14
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Jam and more and it certainly is a crowd favorite. “If we don’t see one person open up a bin and say well I haven’t seen this game and forever we’re not doing our job,” said Roach. “Though we do sometimes during the show have to tell people that they have to blow in it.” They have a slide show full of pop culture and everything else 90s, a Double Dare-like physical challenge and trivia where participants can win classic 90s memorabilia such as Beanie Babies or Titanic on VHS. “We like to pride ourselves thinking we are ambassadors of the 90s and we tried to give it an exciting tribute show to the whole decade,” said Roach. The only way they could pack more 90s into the show is if they use their sneakers to provide the light show. It should come as no surprise Nine Deeez Nite plays a lot of colleges across the country giving the 90s generation a chance to go back to a time when their biggest problem was choosing between Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network on Friday nights and trying to remember whether or not they fed their Tamagotchi. They’ve played Rutgers University including Scarlet Knights Football pregame shows and have headed as far away as Western Michigan University, The University of Miami and North Park University in Chicago. Locally they can be found at Bar Anticipation where they are one of three
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bands who perform for Beat The Clock on Tuesdays. They also play Just Jake’s in Montclair, The Wicked Wolf in Hoboken and The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale regularly. But their highlight goes to opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center. “That was a really, really awesome show for us they give us a nice luxury box suite and treated us really well,” said Frasier, adding they have more shows opening for 90s bands in the works. They’ve also had the chance to play at Metlife Stadium before New York Giants and Jets games, including last month’s Giants home opener against the Atlanta Falcons where they honored the XXV Super Bowl champions from the 1990-91 season, as well as in Championship Plaza in Newark before New Jersey Devils games. With Nine Deeez Nite you can forget about the crazy world we live in today and spend a few hours back in a simpler time. You won’t just hear a band perform, you’ll play your favorite video games, remember all the wonderful pop culture and try to prove you know the 90s better than your friends. Experience the nostalgia by visiting NineDeeezNite.com where you can find their show calendar, media and contact information. Also be sure to give them a like at facebook.com/ninedeeeznite. By: Tim Kolupanowich
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Jaclyn Gerhardt loves bartending and it is the perfect career for her as she works toward her long term goal of becoming a police officer, something she has wanted to be since she was a child. Gerhardt, who resides in Matawan, has bartended for three years now. Currently, she tends bar at Blue Rock in Keyport. Additionally, she works at the Fireside in Marlboro as bartender and server. She works both jobs part-time and loves the work. Starting as a server in her teens, Gerhardt said after some time, she moved to bartending because she wanted to be able to have more contact with her customers. “I wanted to connect with them more. I wanted more experience than a server was able to have,” she said, adding that her customers make her job “fun.” “Many have become friends and like family,” she
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added. In addition to her positions as server and bartender, Gerhardt previously worked for a paramedical company doing alcohol and drug testing, as well as fingerprinting for various groups, including the US Navy and US Air Force. She said she “kind of just fell into” the job but it ended up being in line with the law enforcement
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career she is seeking. She completed two years of schooling at Montclair University working on a degree in criminal justice and psychology, a course of study she is planning on returning to soon. Gerhardt has her mind set on getting a position as a police officer and in preparation has already rigorously trained, tested and passed two police entrance tests … both with flying colors. So when they call, she will be more than ready. “I always wanted to be a cop,” Gerhardt said. “I did change my major a couple of times and at one time was working toward a child advocacy position but after an internship in the field, I realized I worked and related better to adults so I went back to my plan of becoming a police officer.” The Gerhard family is no stranger to law enforcement. Gerhardt said her family has worked in law enforcement in the prison system. “At one time, I was also thinking of becoming a psychiatrist and working in the prison system,” she said, adding that the field of psychiatry is still something she is thinking about. As far as leisure activities go, Gerhardt says she loves the outdoors, and can be found doing any number of outdoor activities including, fishing, hiking, camping and bicycle riding. She said she grew up doing these activities with her dad, Fred, who she said is her best friend. “I’m the son he never had,” she added.
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OCTOBER Entertainment & Events Schedule FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/2 - Liquid A & DJ Encore Performs - Doors open at 9pm - $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites - $1 Bar Drinks from 9pm to 11pm. - Free Parking - No Cover SATURDAY 10/3 - DJDC Performs - Doors open at 9pm - $3 Bud, Bud Lt, Bud Lt Lime Aluminums FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/9 - DJ Mike West - Doors open at 9pm - $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites - $1 Bar Drinks from
9pm to 11pm. - Free Parking - No Cover SATURDAY 10/10 - DJ HD Performs - Doors open at 9pm - $3 Bud, Bud Lt, Bud Lt Lime Aluminums FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/16 - Almost Easy - Doors open at 9pm - $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites - $1 Bar Drinks from 9pm to 11pm. - Free Parking - No Cover
SATURDAY 10/17 - DJ Kirk Lopez and Nine-Deez’s Night performs - Doors open at 9pm - $3 Bud, Bud Lt, Bud Lt Lime Aluminums FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/23 - Mister Lovejoy & DJ Encore Performs - Doors open at 9pm - $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites - $1 Bar Drinks from 9pm to 11pm. - Free Parking - No Cover SATURDAY 10/24 - DJ Prime Performs - Doors open at 9pm
- $3 Bud, Bud Lt, Bud Lt Lime Aluminums FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/30 - DJ DC Performs - Doors open at 9pm - $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites - $1 Bar Drinks from 9pm to 11pm. - Free Parking - No Cover SATURDAY 10/31
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Halloween Costume Party w/ DJ Encore & DJ Mike West
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n e e w o ll a H Activities and Events Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides & zombie paintball … fun for the whole family. It’s all available this time of year throughout the Central NJ region. Select a farm, orchard or harvest market located near you or take a day trip, enjoy the
HALLOWEEN BY DAY… MONMOUTH COUNTY A Red Wagon Farm Market 427-447 NJ-33 East, NJ 07726. Phone: 609-468-7611. Atlantic Farms - 1506 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, N.J. Phone: (732) 528-8680. Antonio Casola Farms & Greenhouse - 178 Highway 34 & Schank Road, Holmdel, NJ. Phone: (732) 332-1533. Battleview Orchards - 91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ. Ph: (732) 462-0756. Betty’s Farm - (next To 288) Route 79 Directly across from Harbor Road, Morganville, NJ 07751. Phone: 732 939 8550. Bullock Farms - 83 Emleys Hill Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514. Ph: 609-758-8726.
Dearborn Market - 2170 Hwy. 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733. Phone: 732-264-0256. Eastmont Orchards - Pick- 169 County Rd E., Colts Neck, NJ. Ph: (732) 542-5404. Green Meadows Petting Farm - 330 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Phone: 732-335-5589. Happy Day Farm - 97 Daum Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726. Phone: 732-977-3607. Madge Farms - Freehold Mall, Route 537, Freehold, NJ 07728. Phone: 732 462 1392. Pops Farm Market - 238 Cranbury Station Road, Monroe, NJ 08831. Phone: 609-655-4175.
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Slope Brook Farm, Inc. - Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Phone: 732-772-1772. Stattel’s Brookrest Farm - 422 Route 520, Marlboro, NJ 07746. Phone: 732-946-9666. Twin Pond Farm Garden Center & Country Market - 1459-1473 Route 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731. 732-863-0755. Wemrock Orchards - 300 Route 33 W., Freehold, NJ. Phone: (732) 431-2668. Westhaven Farm - 725 Route 524, Allentown, NJ. Phone: (609) 259-2186. OCEAN COUNTY Area 51 Farm - 2117b Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Phone: 609-693-8831. Argos Farm - 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Phone: 609-693-3513.
C Casola Farms/Triple C Nurseries 131 South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746. Phone: 732-946-8885.
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seasonal views and have some fun. Be sure to call ahead for details, hours, etc. Suggestion: On your way home, stop at a nearby restaurant or a local favorite and feast on a hearty lunch or dinner.
Beach View Farms - 178 Beachview Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Phone: 609-661-2240. Dewolf ’s U Pick Farm - 58 W. Colliers Mill Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-6288. Dracula’s Domain - 571 Monmouth Road, Jackson, NJ 08514. Phone: 732-928-7786. Emery’s Farm - 346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-8514.
Silverton Farm - 1520 Silverton Road, Toms River , NJ. Phone: (732) 244-2621. MIDDLESEX COUNTY Blossom Hill Farms - Eiker Road, Cranbury. Phone: (609) 799-0226 or (609) 799-7275. Cheesequake Farm Market - Rt. 9 and Jake Brown Rd , Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Phone: 732-721-5728. Cheesequake Farm Market Matawan - 191 Highway 34, Matawan, NJ 07747. Phone: 732-583-6780. Etsch Farms - 556 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. Phone: 732-794-6785. Fax: 732-656-1369. Giamarese Farm - 155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Phone: 732-821-9494. : Habiak Farms - 315 Deans Rhode Hall Road, South Brunswick, NJ. Phone: (732) 297-0751. John Himich Farms - 701 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ. Phone: (732) 257-1538. Stults Farm - 62 John White Road, Cranbury, NJ. Phone: (609) 799-2523. Von Thun’s Country Farm Market - 519 Ridge Rd. (Route 522), Monmouth Junction, NJ. Phone: (732) 329-8656.
Hallock’s U-Pick Farm - 38 Fischer Road, New Egypt, NJ. Phone: (609) 758-8847 Krowicki’s Farm Market & Greenhouse - 862 Route 539, New Egypt, NJ. Phone: (609) 758-1133. Manahawkin Beachview Farm - 178 Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, NJ. Phone: (609) 597-3437.
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Halloween By Night… Ready for some spooky fun and celebration? Here’s a list of some of the area’s Halloween Costume Parties you may wish to participate in.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
VENUE 732-525-0014
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COSTUME CONTEST
CATEGORIES
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www.bluemoonhome .com Sat 10/31 8pm Yes Best Costume 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cash / Gift Cert. HAPPY HOUR Tues – Fri 4pm to 7pm HAPPY HOUR LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & 10/30 SATURDAY NIGHT Fri. 10pm Yes Scariest, Funniest, Group, Ranger Tickets Tues – Fri 4pm to 7pm Most Creative, Best Overall Gift Certs. Prizes Live Entertainment! Never a Cover Charge!
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9pm
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Best Overall Flat Screen TV
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES Voted
“Hottest Spot in NJ Sat. 8pm Yes Zombie, Couple, Scariest, for Blues & Jazz”10/31 Group, Best Overall
$20,000 in Prizes
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Jazz and Blues Bistro
A relaxing, friendly place to enjoy good food, good drink & good people
Fri. 10/30
10pm
Yes
Sexiest, Group, Best Overall
$500
MJ’s /
Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Matawan Gift Cards
Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Middletown Gift Cards
Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Neptune Gift Cards
Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Spotswood Gift Cards
Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Tinton Falls Gift Cards
Sat. 10/31 8pm Yes Scariest, Funniest, Sexiest, Yes Most Original, Best Overall
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The month of October offers many reasons to get together with family & friends: The Fall Classic (World Series), college football Saturdays, NFL football (Sun., Mon. & Thurs.) and the end of month Halloween parties. Let one of the establishments listed below help you plan and prepare for these get-togethers. Windmill 732-870-8282
Sultan’s Palace 732-566-1234
Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-212-1700
MANALAPAN Tuscany 732-972-2500
MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700
RUMSON Salt Creek Grille 732-933-9272
Lorenzo’s 732-919-1177
MARLBORO Crown Palace 732-780-8882
MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709
Quaker Steak & Lube 732-255-5823
Woody’s 732-938-6404
Fireside Grill 732-780-7900
River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar 732-840-1110
FREEHOLD American Hotel 732-431-3220
Nonna’s 732-536-9050
MORGANVILLE Robertsville Catering 732-591-8454
SEASIDE PARK Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House 732-830-2770
Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180
The Cabin 732-462-3090
BRIELLE Craig’s 732-295-7929
El Mason 732-308-9494
BELMAR Veggie Works 732-280-1141
EDISON Quaker Steak & Lube 732-777-9464
BRICK Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645
FARMINGDALE Catering by Alex 732-462-9154
Happy Catering 732-477-5111
The River Belle 732-528-6620 CLIFFWOOD BEACH Blue Rock Cafe 732-583-7699 COLTS NECK Huddy’s Inn 732-431-0194 EAST BRUNSWICK Brunswick Grove 732-254-0495 Gusto Grill 732-651-2737 Tilted Kilt 732-992-8532 EAST WINDSOR Brewster’s Pub 609-448-2258 EATONTOWN Bogart’s 732-542-1836
Tuscany 732-308-1118
Metropolitan Café 732-780-9400
MANCHESTER Donovan’s Bar & Grill 732-657-0006
HAZLET Park East 732-739-2002
MATAWAN Butttonwood Manor 732-566-6220
HIGHLANDS Off The Hook 732-872-2006
Catering by Maria 732-566-7299
HIGHTSTOWN Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 JACKSON Surf Taco 732-364-8226 KEYPORT Burlew’s Seafood & Steak 732-497-0500 LITTLE SILVER Little Szechuan 732-842-3823 LONG BRANCH Jack’s 732-870-8800
La Cashina 732-834-0025 La Riviera 732-566-8400 Mayer’s Catering 732-591-8180
Sports Quiz Answers
PLAYER NICKNAME Ted Williams.................“The Splendid Splinter” Babe Ruth........................... “The Sultan of Swat” Willie Keeler............“ Hit ‘em Where They Ain’t” Hank Aaron......................................“Hammerin” Randy Johnson...............................‘The Big Unit” Mordicai Brown..........................“Three Fingers” Garry Maddox................ “Minister of Defense” Fred Merkle....................................... “Bonehead” Walter Johnson....................................“Big Train” Jim Hunter.............................................. “Catfish”
NEPTUNE Kelly’s 732-775-9517 MJ’s 732-918-9700 Pete & Elda’s 732-774-6010 OLD BRIDGE Big Ed’s BBQ 732-583-2626 Double D 732-679-2999 Salsarita’s 732-882-8530 Tuscany 732-521-4500 PARAMUS Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 201-261-1380 PT PLEASANT Ferrara’s 732-899-3900 Martell’s 732-892-0131 RED BANK Silver Spoon 732-450-0391
SOUTH AMBOY Landmark Tavern & Cafe 732-721-6812 SOUTH RIVER Ria Mar 732-257-1100 SPRING LAKE The Porch 732-449-5880 TINTON FALLS MJ’s 732-542-3131 Applebee’s 732-935-1158 TOMS RIVER Shogun Legacy 732-286-9888 Tg’s Catering 732-573-0510 Thirty Seven West 732-341-2400 WALL Applebee’s 732-280-3676 Shogun Legends 732-449-6696
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Rosalita’s 732-617-0099
Unforgettable 732-970-0396
SHREWSBURY San Remo 732-345-8200
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Halloween Party Cocktails What’s a truly scary situation? A Halloween party without any creepy cocktails. Serve up these cool sips and your gathering will be one spooky success.
Devil’s Punch
Servings 1 Unit US • 2 ounces tequila • 1 ounce orange liqueur • 1 ounce limoncello • 1 ounce sour mix • 1 dash orange juice Directions 1. Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake well. 3. Strain into a sour or highball glass.
Dracula’s Blood Servings 1 Unit US • 2 fluid ounces vodka • 3⁄4 fluid ounce peach schnapps • 3 -4 fluid ounces cranberry juice
Directions 1. Shake ingredients together with ice. 2. Pour into a tall glass.
Witch’s Brew Servings 12-16 Yield 1 Punch Bowl Units US
• 1 (6 ounce) package lime gelatin • 2 cups boiling water • 3 cups chilled pineapple juice • 1 (2 liter) bottle chilled lemon-lime flavored s oda or 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale • 2 cups chilled vodka (optional) Directions 1. Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Stir at least 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. 2. Stir in the pineapple juice, the entire 2 liter of soda and the vodka. Let cool to room temperature.
Rotting Pumpkin Martini
Servings 1 Yield 1 Martini Units US • 1 ounce peach schnapps • 1 1⁄2-2 ounces cranberry juice (diet is a good substitute) • 1 ounce Blavod black vodka Directions 1. Combine peach schnapps & cranberry juice in a martini shaker with ice. 2. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. 3. Using the back of a spoon or a pourer spout, carefully pour the Blavod on the edge of the glass so that it rests on top, causing a layered look.
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Ready For Takeoff: The Growing Popularity of Beer Flights
It’s hard not to notice the huge craft beer boom. Places that once had only fizzy yellow beer, are now realizing the customer’s demand for a great tasting craft brew. Stadiums, mom and pop restaurants and even your local tavern are now carrying an array of unique beers. Choosing from all these excellent beers can leave the average beer drinker with questions about what to drink. Micro-breweries have long solved this dilemma by offering a few small samples of the different beers they brew, known as a flight.
Brain Hemorrhage Servings 1 Unit US
• 2 fluid ounces vodka • 3⁄4 fluid ounce peach schnapps • 3 -4 fluid ounces cranberry juice Directions 1. Shake ingredients together with ice. 2. Pour into a tall glass.
Vampire’s Kiss Servings 1 Yield 1 drink Units US
• 2 ounces raspberry vodka • 2 ounces Chambord raspberry liquor (black raspberry liqueur) • 3 ounces cranberry juice Directions 1. Put ice & water in martini glass, to chill. 2. Put all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake the heck out of it! 3. Dump ice/water from glass. 4. Strain into martini glass and ENJOY!
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sample of 4 – 8 beers presented in 3 – 6 oz. size glasses. There are a few guidelines to avoid any turbulence and to make your “flight” more enjoyable. A common approach is to stick to one style of beer and then compare different breweries. This type of critical tasting brings to light tastes that may have been left in the dark during a normal drinking session at the bar. When comparing beers of the same style, I recommend sampling each beer first, then circling back and trying each of them again in a different order, taking mental notes of what distinguishes each beer. Another popular flight plan is to go where the wind takes you. Choose odd beers with weird names and funny tap handles. When selecting a variety of different beers with little in common, I suggest that each beer should be enjoyed in its order of flavor intensity. Thank you for flying with me today; this has been your Captain, Bill “The Brewer.” This is my maiden voyage with Venues NJ and I look forward to offering this new feature each month. I hope to provide an entertaining and educational piece about beer for your reading pleasure. You can also find me on Twitter @TheBrewerBill for more on All That’s Beer. Thank you. venues.nj
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Selena Coppock Jessica Kirson by Steve Ortlieb
It’s been about a and try out material. year, but back in tried this stand-up to study improv comedy further and it was improv that August of 2014 I V-NJ: As someone who know how tough it interviewed Frank thing many years ago and really led me to standup. I did improv for years and Liotti. After that is, I always root for theeventually comics I find hilarious. I just got sick of working with other people, interview Frank You’re one of them. You are already which makesdamned me sound like a total curmudgeon, I know. and I became Facebook friends and what a successful but I’d like to know where you see revelation. Frank is constantly working on yourself in one, five orStand ten years. love to You have to be able to take up is(I’d very tough. new material and I was able to watch him in see you in a good ensemble sit-com). rejection. How’d you handle your first bomb, unless many, many videos. A good many of these you’re videos featured fellow comic, Jessica Kirson. JK: My goal has always beenthe to one get comic to the who’s never experienced that? From the beginning, I loved the way these two point professionally where I can fill up a worked together and I always thought that theater and do stand The is definitely hard and it’s something that up. Irejection want to get to a I’d eventually ask Jess to be a future interview point where I can make everyone -- even a difference in my the comedy idols -- have experienced at subject. Well this past summer, a new comedy, some point.differently. Early on I think that I wanted the audience world. Help people see things The Jim Gaffigan Show, began airing on TV It’sdangerous not good for me to think too much. Some I want to do service. I would love to havecan a be to like me, which territory, especially Land. I watched every episode and loved it, but comics are on the road a lot! I can’t go away sketch show or a talk show. for female comedians. You have to be confident and I digress. 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Dining Pleasure
Court Jester
Aberdeen Town Sq. Rt. 34 732-566-6674
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
Copper Canyon
51 First Ave.…732-291-8444
Julia’s
91 First Street…732-872-1007
On the Deck
2 Simon Lake Dr.…732-872-1424
Wine Bar
40 First Ave…732-291-1377
ASBURY PARK
Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 515 Rt. 70…732-262-5180
Solo Trattoria
BRIELLE
7 South Street…732-780-2337
403 Higgins Ave.…732-528-9989
Lakeside Manor
HAZLET
Simkos Grille
CLIFFWOOD BEACH
410 Hwy 36 S…732-739-2700
522 Amboy Rd.…732-583-7699
3352 Hwy 35 S…732-739-2002
COLTS NECK
HIGHLANDS
6 Rt. 537…732-462-0383
2 Bay Ave.…732-872-1245
EAST BRUNSWICK
Bay Ave. Trattoria
Blue Rock Cafe
Park East
Colts Neck Inn
Bahr’s Landing
715 Second Ave.…732-774-5819
1050 Rt. 18 N…732-651-2737
122 Bay Ave., 732-872-9800
Stella Marina
Brunswick Grove
272 Bay Ave.…732-708-0505
800 Ocean Avenue 732-775-7776
327 Milltown Rd.…732-254-0495
The Harrison
Rt. 18 South…732-992-8532
808 Fifth Ave.…732-774-2200
La Fandy
BELMAR
Brandl
703 Belmar Plaza…732-280-7501
Klein’s
708 River Road…732-681-1177
Matisse
1301 Ocean Ave.…732-681-7680
Vivas
801 Belmar Plaza…732-681-1213
FAIR HAVEN
FARMINGDALE
Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern
FORDS
56 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-872-2266
Ground Round
529 Rt. 130N 609-448-0049
2 E. Main Street…732-577-8506
Tavern on the Lake 101 Main Street 609-426-9345
Basile’s
812 Main Street…732-988-6565
The Cabin
BRICK
HIGHTSTOWN
FREEHOLD
536 Park Ave.…732-866-4085
Brickhouse
Windansea
A Little Bit of Cuba
BRADLEY BEACH
Citricos
Off the Hook
1 Navesink Ave.…732-872-2006
McLoone’s @ Favorites
Court Jester
P. J. Sweeney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub
Market Yard Grille
Ivy League
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Metropolitan Café
Rt. 9 N & E. 3rd Street 732-370-2206
Park 33
Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi
618 Park Ave.…732-761-1300
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McLoone’s Pier House
1 Ocean Ave.…732-923-1006
The Mix
71 Brighton Ave.…732-923-9100
Wine Loft
32 Laird Street…732-222-7770
The Sycamore Grille @ Knob Hill
18 E. Main Street…732-431-3220
1036 Cedar Bridge Rd. 732-255-5823
Pearl of the Sea
46 S. Broadway…732-263-1050
130 Rt. 33…732-294-9992
1454 Rt. 9 S…732-462-0056
Quaker Steak & Lube
Jack’s
149 Brighton Ave. 732-870-8800
HOWELL
110 Schanck Rd.…732-577-8200
8 E. Main Street…732-780-9400
Dino’s
444 Ocean Blvd. N 732-923-0033
357 Rt. 9 S…732-536-0207
Buffalo Wild Wings
447 Brick Blvd. .…732- 202-6414
Draft House
37 West Main Street 732-946-8857
16 E. Main Street…732-462-1040
2770 Hooper Ave.…732-475-7645
Village Bistro
MANALAPAN
979 Cedarbridge Ave. 732-279-3743
GameTime Bar & Grill
Sickles
Harrison Ave. (off Rumson Rd) 732-741-9563
HOLMDEL
Villa Soma
984 Rt. 33…732-462-3090
LITTLE SILVER
Havana
88 Bay Ave.…732-291-1548
3 Lafayette Rd.…732-512-5025
McDonagh’s
2 West Front Street 732-264-0999
100 Brighton Ave. 732-272-1598
Lusty Lobster
105 Academy Street 732-938-6404
59 West Front Street 732-497-0500
LONG BRANCH
300 Shore Drive…732-708-0000
609 River Road…732-530-3338
KEYPORT
Burlew’s Seafood & Steak
Claddagh Irish Pub
297 Bay Ave., 732-291-0099
AVON
Surf Taco
21 S. Hope Chapel Rd. 732-364-8226
151 Markham Place 732-450-0444
EDISON
Quaker Steak & Lube
Solo Bella
426 Chandler Road 732-961-0951
The Chubby Pickle
23 Bay Ave., 732-872-7000
561 Rt. 1…732-777-9464
Clementine’s Café
Chilango
Tilted Kilt
1200 Ocean Ave. 732-744-1400
306 Main Street…732-988-7979
For Your
San Marzano
31 E. Main Street 732-845-5400
Gusto Grill
Posillipos
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club
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River Rock
1600 Rt. 70…732-840-1110
JACKSON
21 S. Hope Chapel Road 732-367-3333
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Mezza Luna
Spargos Grille
1 Shinnecock Drive 732-792-9909
MANCHESTER
Donovan’s Bar & Grill
1900 Rt. 70 732-657-0006
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MARLBORO
Brioso’s
184-Rt. 9 N…732-617-1700
Nonna’s
190 Rt. 9 N…732-536-9050
MJ’s 3205 Rt. 66…732-918-9700 Pete & Elda’s
96 Woodland Ave.…732-774-6010
A Tavola
Sam Vera
Benvenuti
180 Rt. 9 North, Marlboro, NJ 732-617-0099 476 Rt. 520…732-834-9889
Rt. 9 S @ Deep Run , Shopping Ctr. 732-607-1120 3857 Hwy 516…732-607-1115
Fireside Bar & Grille
Big Ed’s BBQ
MATAWAN
Café Luna
74 Main St.…732-566-0267
Pine Tavern
133 Rt. 79…732-780-7900
305 Hwy 34 Na…732-583-2626
Bart’s
3679 Rt. 9 N…732-965-5490
MJ’s Buttonwood Manor
Rt. 34 & Cottrell Rd. 732-727-5060
845 Hwy 34 732-566-6220
Café 34
Hwy 34…732-583-9700
La Riviera
113 Main Street 732-566-8400
Mediterranean Chateau
In the Galleria 732-224-1233
Sogno
69 Broad Street 732-747-6969
OLD BRIDGE
Rosalita’s
Siam Garden
Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 2 Bridge St. 732-212-1700
7 Atlantic Ave. 732-449-4700
The Mill
RUMSON
2031 Rt. 71 S 732-449-2636
20 Broad Street…732-936-9330
Barnacle Bill’s
1 First Street…732-747-8396
132 East River Road 732-530-2882
PT. PLEASANT
Salt Creek Grille
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4 Bingham Ave. 732-933-9272
Frankie’s
SEA BRIGHT
414Rt. 35 S…732-892-6000
SPRING LAKE
Black Trumpet
101 Old Mill Road 732-449-1800
Salsarita’s
709 Arnold Ave.…732-295-0709
25 Whitehead Ave. 732-257-1100
Zebu
Molly Maguire’s Black Point Inn
3843 Rt. 9 N…732-591-0333
SOUTH RIVER
Ria Mar
Woody’s Grille
St. Stephen’s Green
TINTON FALLS
Applebee’s
14 Park Road 732-935-1158
MJ’s
1213 Sycamore Ave. 732-542-3131
TOMS RIVER
Shogun Legacy
1536North Bay Ave. 732-286-9888
UNION BEACH
27 Freneau Ave (Rt. 79) 732-758-0800
Jenks Pavilion
1 E. Church Street 732-976-1300
MIDDLETOWN
Martell’s Lobster House
SEA GIRT
1411 Rt. 36 732-264-5222
RED BANK
597 Washington Blvd. 732-449-2020
Applebee’s
183 Riverside Ave.…732-842-5990
SEASIDE PARK
Baja Fresh
500 Rt. 35 S…732-758-0058
Heavenly Ham
Hwy 35 & S Union Sq. Mall 732-842-1115
MJ’s
1005 Rt. 35 N 732-796-1400
Neelam
1178 Rt. 35 @ Village Mall 732-671-8900
MILLSTONE
Russo’s on 33 520 Rt. 33 W 732-446-4800
300 Ocean Ave, 732-899-0569 308-310 Boardwalk…732-892-0131
Basil T’s
Buona Sera
50 Maple Street…732-530-5858
The Downtown Street 10 W. Front 732-741-2882
Rod’s
Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House 2207 SW Central Ave. 732-830-2770
SHREWSBURY
CJ McLoone’s
560 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-758-0800
Dublin House
30 Monmouth Street 732-747-6699
La Pastaria
6 Linden Place…732-224-8699
299 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd (732) 251-1709
New Corner
Blue Moon
NEPTUNE
Savanna
Don Chuchos
1647 Rt. 35 N…732-531-7555
10 Bridge Ave.…732-741-6333
1310 Jefferson Ave. 732-223-9579
Shogun Legends 1969 Rt. 34 South 732-449-6696
WOODBRIDGE
1 Obre Place…732-747-0200
SOUTH AMBOY
114 S. Broadway 732-525-0014
780 Rt. 1 North 732-750-5050
40 Oakwood Ave. 732-634-5355
The Shannon Rose 855 St Georges Ave. 732-636-6100
Landmark Tavern & Cafe 117 N. Broadway 732-721-6812
Kelly’s Tavern
43 Rt. 35 S…732-775-9517
October 2015
Four Winds
Chris Michaels
Rt. 35 & Treasure Is. Plaza 732-544-8828
Shadowbrook
22 E. Front Street…732-530-1007
2007 Hwy 35 732-280-3676
Big Shots Sport Bar
Melting Pot
2 Bridge Ave.…732-219-0090
WALL
Fuji
MONROE
Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar
Piero’s
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Destination Purgatory will be launching a series of ghost hunting packages that won’t disappoint the believers in the paranormal, as well as change the minds of the skeptics. Melissa L. Freya and Art Petersen, an investigative team with empathetic and clairvoyant abilities, will be filming a Pilot Episode for the launch of their new show “Destination Purgatory: Trapped Between Heaven and Hell” at Burn Brae Mansion in Glen Spey, New York. Melissa L. Freya, author of the horror novel “Somewhere in the Middle”, and the soon to be released supernatural thriller “Attached”, has been actively gifted with the ability to see and communicate with spirits, both malevolent and benevolent, since childhood. Art Petersen has been seeing ghosts since he was a child; full bodied apparitions of strangers and family alike. Burn Brae Mansion has a long history of paranormal activity. Freya and Petersen, as a team, have been the primary investigators of Burn Brae Mansion since 2011. They have logged hundreds of hours of audio and video evidence,
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as well as photographic evidence in the thousands. Burn Brae has also opened its doors in the past, with investigations conducted by television shows “Psychic Kids”, “Stranded” and most recently by “Ghost Hunters”. “When thinking about how we wanted to approach our Pilot Episode, we decided that we wanted to include the curious, the skeptics and those addicted to the paranormal. We’ve teamed up with Burn Brae Mansion and have set up three events. We are also available, by request, for groups who book directly with the Mansion on non-event dates and requests to investigate other locations, ” said Melissa L. Freya. The Destination Purgatory events will be held on September 26 and October 31. Guest Tickets will include overnight stay in the Mansion or Stables Hotel Rooms, full dinner and breakfast, use of the grounds and Olympic size swimming pool, introduction lecture on the Mansion, its grounds, its history and its active spirits, a lesson on how to use paranormal equipment, a complete tour of the Mansion, and all of its secrets, a late night tour on foot
through the forest to the graveyard where guests will experience the paranormal in its rawest form, and each guest room will be equipped with a ghost hunting kit. The Destination Purgatory team will have a full cache of equipment, in addition to a camera crew. After the tour and cemetery walk is completed, guests are free to run their own investigations throughout the night. Each guest’s evidence will be reviewed, and they will receive a DVD of their own personal findings episode, which will include highlight footage of findings that Destination
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Purgatory’s Paranormal Team has captured during their stay. “So come out and interact with the spirits and capture some authentic evidence to show your family and friends,” said Art Petersen. Ticket Packages start at $125 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Destination Purgatory: Trapped Between Heaven and Hell on Facebook, email DestinationPurgatoryParanormal@ gmail.com, call Melissa L Freya at 570-309-4718.
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A belief that someone will or should achieve something; a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
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ESTORE… HELP WA During the past year, I have witnessed a number of restaurant and bar venue closings, change of ownership and re-openings. With this in mind, I would like to address a rather important issue: Grand Opening Expectation. Throughout the past nine years, I have been invited to and attended many a Grand Opening event within the hospitality industry. Quite often, the expectations and / or “hype” preceding the actual occasion far exceeds the event itself. There are numerous reasons for this reality. On the side of the venue management, the rush to open the business (for financial rewards, etc.) is often premature; on the side of the public, the expectation for first-class food & service is unrealistic. As a result, both sides often end up disappointed. After spending many months, and sometimes years in building, renovating and preparing the venue, hiring staff and procuring the right vendors, owners need to take the necessary time to properly train their staff and execute as many “dry runs” or soft openings as necessary to ensure they are truly ready to meet their clientele. The result will be satisfied customers with a desire to return …. and tell their friends. The public, on the other hand, should be aware and realize that too often, Grand Opening events mean overcrowding, long waits and often, less than first-rate food preparation and service. The result: a premature decision never to return. While it takes time, effort and skill to prepare for the opening of a business, always remember, first impressions are lasting and hard to change. I am simply advocating patience and the right mindset when trying out a brand new restaurant, pub or bar establishment. I can certainly attest, after years of working professionally to help market hospitality venues, that nearly all owners and management do their absolute best to get it right for you, the customer. But with anything that is brand new, some challenges arise that are often quickly addressed and then fixed. It’s the nature of the business.
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Not just a Restaurant… Enjoy Good Food & Good Drink along with NFL Football and Great Nightlife
SPORTS BAR
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• 18 Large HDTV Flat Screens
• 10 Ft. Projection Screen
• Special Football App Menu
• Ocean County’s Newest
• Multiple Bars P.J. Sweeney's Football Menu Football App Menu
• Live DJ’s Fri. & Sat. Nights
• All New Sound / Lighting System
• Great Drink & Shot Specials
447 Brick Blvd Brick NJ 08723
FOOTBALL MENU AVAILABLE
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Sunday - Monday - Thursday - Saturday During NFL & NCAA Games
Buffalo Chicken Dip $7
$2.50 Domestic Draft Specials Bud/Bud Light/Miller Lite/Coors light/Yuengling
$4 Devotion Drinks Tiki Tea / Blood Orange / Coconut / Regular
20 FOR $20 SPECIAL 20 Jumbo Wings & Pitcher of Beer $20 Buff/Honey-Guinness/Teriyaki/Habanero-Apricot Bud/Bud Light/Miller Lite/Coors Light/Yuengling $8 Pitcher Refills
Boneless Wings $5 Buffalo / Honey-Guinness / Teriyaki / BBQ / Habanero-Apricot Five Dollar Bar Pie $5 12" Pizza add toppings for .50
Two Dollar Slider $2 Cheeseburger/Buffalo Chicken/Pulled Pork
Taylor Ham Egg & Cheese on a Roll $6
shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese & chips
Spinach & Artichoke Dip $7 creamy & delicious served w/ tortilla chips
Pub Pretzels $5 served w/ a jalapeno-cheddar ale cheese sauce
TAILGATE FAVORITES Jalapeno-Cheddar Bratwurst $6 char-grilled on a soft hoagie roll w/ sautéed onions Irish Breakfast Hoagie $7 bangers, rashers & fried egg on hoagie roll w/ brown sauce on the side
Sweeny Fat Cat Wrap $6 mozz sticks, chicken tenders, waffle fries mozzarella cheese & brown gravy
GOOD TIME WAFFLE FRIES Disco Style $4 brown gravy & mozzarella cheese
Loaded $4 bacon, cheddar & sour cream
Pulled Pork Fries $6 hickory-smoked pulled pork, jalapeno cheddar cheese ale sauce, diced red onions BBQ sauce
447 Brick Blvd., NJ • 732-202-6414 • pjsweeneys.com CONSUMER ADVISORY: CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS, OR SEAFOOD MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESSES. ALERT YOUR SERVER IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.