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April 2013 Vol 2 • no 3

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Where it’s happening!

NJ’s Premier Dining & Entertainment Guide

Restaurant Profiles Sports Bars Pro Team Schedules Local Band/Artist Profiles Mixologist-of-the-Month Dining Guide Broadway Shows Happy Hours Local Entertainment Listings Concerts & Theater AC Entertainment Special Feature:

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April 27th - Bstreet Band

TIKI BAR

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BEACH CLUB

BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY

732.982.0131 Oceanfront Dining at the Jersey Shore’s Island Getaway NOW FEATURING

Dr. Cheeko Sat & Sun Afternoons starting at 12:30pm

Visit Our Sea Breeze Restaurant for Nightly Dinner Specials JOIN MARTELL’S VIP TEXT CLUB

Text Tiki to 51864 (Standard text message rates apply)

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Casual Dining with a View & LIVE Entertainment Offering: Tiki Bar •Sushi Bar • Raw Bar • Shrimp Bar • Beach Bar On-Site Catering for all Occasions 308–310 Boardwalk Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • 732.892.0131

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Tommy’s Red Bank Tommy’s Oakhurst 2 Bridge Ave. @ The Galleria 2105 Highway 35 Red Bank, New Jersey Oakhurst, New Jersey (732) 212-1700 (732) 695-6010

Tommy’s Brick Tommy’s Paramus 515 Route 70 700 Paramus Park Brick, New Jersey Paramus, New Jersey (732) 262-5180 (201) 261-1380

Happy Hours

Mon – Thurs 4pm – 7pm Fridays 4pm – 7pm & 10pm – close Sat. & Sun ALL Day

Happy Hour Bar Specials ($6 each or any 2 for $10)

Italian Chopped Salad * Caesar Salad * Personal Pies ($1 per topping) * Personal Calzones ($1 per topping) * Coal Oven Roasted Wings ½ off All Drafts * $4 House Wine * $4 Well Drinks

Weekly Bar Specials

Pizza Done Right WEBSITE

Half Price Monday –­ Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday Wine Martinis Sangria Beer & Wings

Tommy’s Full Service Catering Menu & To Go Menu Available

FACEBOOK

www.TommysCoalFired Pizza.com

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Letter to Our Readers

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o start, for those who don’t fully recall last month’s celebrations, our staff photographer has captured the images of March’s events in a “memorable” twopage photo montage of 2013 St. Patrick’s Celebrations. Take a look and see who you might recognize.

Next, as Spring emerges and warmer weather allows us to “get out of winter hibernation,” we look to burn off some pent-up energy. What better way than to visit some of our state’s racing venues...both horseracing and motor sports. Take a few minutes to read this month’s main editorial feature NJ Racing Venues.

Then, a scrumptious meal is always the right next move. Our writers will introduce you to a tavern-style restaurant offering American fare with an international flair. All set in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Read all about The Pine Tavern located in Old Bridge, NJ. Naturally, you expect us to introduce you to a local musical group for your listening pleasure and an interesting mixologist to satisfy your libation desires. This month, meet Rock Bottom, a versatile local band who prides themselves on being able to play any cover song from the 60s right up to today’s hits. Then, read about a spirited bartender who went from being a Mustang convertible-driving Las Vegas cocktail waitress to a Honda SUV-steering NJ “soccer mom” -- our Mixologist-of-theMonth Anicia Guinto -- who will welcome you to the Colts Neck Inn Steak & Chop House. Then read why the Algonquin Arts Theatre is a must-stop in quaint downtown Manasquan.

The balance of this month’s issue will provide you with the timely information you seek to help make your decisions on where to find and when to go to get the most out of your dining and entertainment leisure time. Enjoy.

Bob Byrne Publisher

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In This Issue: Sports Bars & Quiz ..................................................... Page 8 Pro Team Schedules ................................................ Page 12 Restaurant Profile: The Pine Tavern ................... Page 14 Band Profile: Rock Bottom ................................... Page 16 Main Feature: NJ’s Racing Venues ..................... Page 18 Catering ..................................................................... Page 20 Mixologist-of-the-Month ...................................... Page 21 BYO Restaurants ...................................................... Page 22 Behind The Footlights ............................................ Page 24 Two on the Aisle ..................................................... Page 26 Dining Pleasures ..................................................... Page 28 Happy Hours ............................................................. Page 30 Where it’s happening! ............................................ Page 31 Concerts & Theater .................................................. Page 32 Plugged into AC ...................................................... Page 33 The Last Word ........................................................... Page 34 Publisher Bob Byrne rfbyrne@att.net

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Graphics & Design Daria Kenny

Editor Lisa Schofield

Advertising Sales 732-995-1714

Contributing Writers Clare Marie Celano Steve Ortlieb Tim Kolupanowich

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Come Join Us Wednesday, April 17th

St. Patrick’s Revisited Call for Details…

Monday, April 15th

TAX DAY Happy Hour ALL Day

Join with Us Monday, April 22nd

Monthly Wine Dinner (Call for details)

Happy Hour Everyday 2:00pm - 6:00pm Featuring 1/2 Priced Appetizers • 16 Draft Beers •$5 Svedka Vodka Drinks $4 House Wine by the Glass • $2 Yuengling & Coors Light Pints Relax & Enjoy watching our 10 HDTV’s

Daily Specials Monday - $1 Sushi Night: 20% Off All Bottles of Wine Tuesday - Lobster Night Wednesday - Ladies Night: Live Music 7pm - 10pm Thursday - Prime Rib Night: Live Music 8pm Friday & Saturday - Live Music 8pm - Midnight Sunday Brunch - 10:30am - 2:00pm $21.95 Adults/

$10.95 Kids (10 & younger)

Early Bird Specials Sunday thru Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Have Your Next Function in Our Party Room Overlooking the Scenic Metedeconk River

April Entertainment Wed. 4/ 03 - Tomardo Thurs. 4/04 - Lefty Fri. 4/05 - The Real Deal Sat. 4/ 06 - Brue Crew Sun. 4/07 - Cat Taylor Wed. 4/10 - Tomardo Thurs. 4/11 - Pete Kaghlian Fri. 4/12 - Seth Tieger Band Sat. 4/13 - Phil Engle Band Sun. 4/14 - Cat Taylor Wed. 4/17 - Ballyhaunis

Thurs. 4/18 - Floyd Fri. 4/19 - Nicole & Denise Sat. 4/20 - Paul Geiger

& Billy Lawlor Sun. 4/21 - Cat Taylor Wed. 4/24 - Tomardo Thurs. 4/25 - Phil Engle Solo Fri. 4/26 - High Sides Sat. 4/27 - Trax Sun. 4/28 - Cat Taylor

732.920.8900 • 799 Rt. 70, Brick, NJ 08723

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Sports Bar Listings ABERDEEN Court Jester 732-566-6674 Prime 34 732-441-9663 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 River Rock 732-840-1110 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 SandBar Simko’s

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732-528-7750 732-528-9989 CLARKSBURG Clarksburg Inn 732-259-2558 COLTS NECK Huddy’s 732-431-0194 EATONTOWN Bogart’s 732-542-1836 EAST BRUNSWICK Brunswick Grove 732-254-0495 Gusto Grill 732-651-2737 Tilted Kilt 732-992-8532 EAST WINDSOR Brewster’s Pub 732-448-2258 City Streets 732-426-9400 FARMINGDALE Mulligan’s 732-938-6166 Woody’s 732-938-6404 HAZLET Park East 732-739-2002 HIGHLANDS Chubby Pickle 732-872-7000 Clam Hut 732-291-2526 The Claddagh 732-291-0099 Windansea 732-872-2266 HIGHTSTOWN Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345

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HOWELL Chapter House 732-462-0056 Ivy League 732-370-2206 KEYPORT Blue Rock 732-583-7699 McDonagh’s 732-264-0999 LAKE COMO Bar A 732-681-7422 PK Shamrock 732-681-3111 LOCH ARBOUR Lakehouse 732-531-5555 LONG BRANCH Jack’s 732-870-8800 Draft House 732-272-1598 Test Your MLB Smarts As the new MLB season starts, match the team with their home field.

Team Field Tigers Progressive Field Royals Turner Field Orioles Chase Field Indians AT&T Park Twins Minute Maid Park Giants Camden Yards Diamondbacks Target Field Phillies Comerica Park Astros Kauffman Stadium Braves Citizens Band Park (Answers on Page 20)

MANALAPAN The Sycamore Grill 732-792-7722 MANASQUAN Leggett’s 732-223-3951 O’Neill’s 732-526-5666 MARLBORO Fireside Grill 732-780-7900 Nonna’s 732-536-9050 MATAWAN Kat Shack 732-441-1030 Maloney’s Pub 732-583-4040 MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700 MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709

NEPTUNE Boston’s 732-922-0050 Clancy’s Tavern 732-776-6999 Headliner 732-775-6200 Kelly’s 732-775-9517 MJ’s 732-918-9700 Sunsets 732-775-9911 OAKHURST Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-695-6010 OLD BRIDGE Big Ed’s BBQ 732-583-2626 Pine Tavern 732-727-5060 PT. PLEASANT Farrell’s 732-892-2090 Frankie’s 732-892-6000 Idle Hour 732-899-2102 Martell’s 732-892-0131 Wharfside 732-892-9100 RED BANK Brannigan’s 732-741-0224 The Downtown 732-741-2828 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 Walt Street Pub 732-741-5936 RUMSON Barnacle Bill’s 732-747-8396 Molly Maguire’s 732-530-2882 SEA BRIGHT Woody’s 732-976-1300 SEA GIRT Edgar’s 732-449-4114 Harrigan’s 732-449-8228 Rod’s 732-449-2020 SPRING LAKE The Porch 732-449-5880 St. Stephen’s Green 732-449-2626 TINTON FALLS Applebee’s 732-935-1158 MJ’s 732-542-3131 Pour House 732-842-4337 TOMS RIVER McIntyre’s 732-349-0420 Mulligan’s 732-255-3900 WALL Applebee’s 732-280-3676 Four Winds 732-223-9579 WOODBRIDGE Big Shots Sports Bar 732-750-5050 Chris Michael’s 732-634-5355

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Sit, relax & enjoy!

DAILY DRINK & CHEF’S SPECIALS! Area’s BEST pizza, burgers, & wings!

Great entrees, wraps & paninis!

WEEKLY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Acoustic performers, karaoke, trivia,etc... check each location’s schedule to see what’s going on!

Check out our newest location MJ*s at Buttonwood Manor!

Coming in April!

MJ*s at the Falls Sycamore Ave - Tinton Falls 732-542-3131

HAPPY HOUR At the bar! Drink specials M-F 4-7pm!!

1/2 priced apps 4-6pm M-Th!!

Free buffet 4-6pm Fridays!

Download our app for Iphone & Android to keep up w/ what’s going on at MJ*s!! Just search MJ’s Restaurant.

MJ*s at rt. 66 rt. 66 west - neptune 732-918-9700

MJ*s at rt. 35 rt. 35 north - middletown 732-796-1400

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vs Boston

1:00 PM

vs San Diego

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vs Boston

7:00 PM

vs San Diego

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vs Boston

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vs San Diego

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@ Detroit

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vs Miami

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HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-FRIDAY MONDAY – FRIDAY pm NOON – 7pm NOON-7

BARONLY ONLY BAR D A I LY S P E C I A L S 7 Days A Week

COME JOIN JOIN US FOR FOR COME GOOD FOOD • GOOD DRINK • GOOD FUN

½ Price Appetizers After 10pm

GOOD FOOD • GOOD DRINK • GOOD FUN th Sunday, March 10 Watch ALL

Irish Warm Up Day (for those who & aren’tMets Irish yet) Yankee

Menu Cocktail Menu

$2.50 Coors Light 9pm – close

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Mayweather Traditional Irish Fare $3 Coronas Enter Contest vs. Guerrero $3 Heinekento &WIN Heineken Light $3 Margaritas 10pm @ Fireside All Day Gibson GuitarGreen To Anyone Wearing

OutdOOr NOW On St Patrick’s Day enjoy PatiO OPEN Entertainment & Prizes 12 Noon – Close Bagpipers @ 5:30 pm

732.780.7900

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$4 Pinnacle Drinks Drink Specials $3 Corona & Corona Light Prizes & Giveaways 8pm – close

WEDNESDAY ½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close $2.50 Miller Lite 10pm – close $2.50 Shiner DJ Pints DJ

THURSDAY ½ P rice Wine by the Bottle All Night $3 Corona Light 9pm – close $2.50 Miller Lite Draft & Bottles 10pm – close

FRIDAY – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Extended Happy Hour ‘til 8pm DJ 10pm - close

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NationalSCHEDULES Championship National Championship National Cham PRO TEAM

MLB NY Yankees & NY Mets See April schedules on page 10

Mon, Apr 1 vs Thu, Apr 4 @ Sat, Apr 6 vs Sun, Apr 7 @ Wed, Apr 10 vs Fri, Apr 12 vs Mon, Apr 15 @ Thu, Apr 18 @ Sat, Apr 20 vs Sun, Apr 21 @ Tue, Apr 23 vs Thu, Apr 25 vs Sat, Apr 27 @

NY Islanders Boston Toronto Buffalo Boston Ottawa Toronto Philadelphia Florida NY Rangers Montreal Pittsburgh NY Rangers

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NASCAR - Sprint Cup Series

Nationwide Series

Sun, Apr 7 @ 1:00 PM ET

Fri, Apr 12 @ 8:30 PM ET

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas Texas Motor Speedway

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NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond Richmond International Raceway

Sun, Apr 21 @ 1:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas Kansas Speedway Sat, Apr 27 @ 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond Richmond International Raceway 12

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April 2013

Check out what’s happening in the

neighborhood Catch a taste with your friends of our

MaliBlue FishBowl

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Enjoy a refreshing mixture of Malibu Coconut Rum, Sauza Gold Tequila, tropical fruit juices all served over ice. Watch out for the Swedish fish! One sip and you and your friends will be hooked. *Available only at Applebee’s® of Tinton Falls, NJ.

live music

Acoustic Wednesdays at 6pm 4/3: Craig Daniel 4/10: Wayne & Friends 4/17: Craig Daniel 4/24: G Jam

Fridays at 9:30pm Every Week: DJ Rob

Saturdays at 8pm

4/6: DJ Rob 4/13: DJ Cam 4/20: DJ Cam 4/27: DJ Cam

Acoustic Sundays at 5pm 4/7: Brue Crew 4/14: Jeremy Adam 4/21: Melanie & Sonny 4/28: Jess Gorden

Grab some friends and enjoy our

–beer– towers and buckets

patio Now Open!

$2.50 coors light drafts

All Day, Every Day on the Patio

Enjoy our Outdoor Bar and relax around our Fire Pit!

Tinton Falls • Rt. 36 & Hope Rd. • Garden State Pkwy. Exit 105 • 732.935.1158 April 2013

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Imaginative American with International Fla Classic Tavern Set THE PINE TAVERN LUNCH LUNCH Visit The Pine Tavern in Old Bridge, and enjoy a dining experience the way it was meant to be.

This tavern-style restaurant exudes a “homey� warmth as you enter it, with its welcoming and gracious staff, its warm paneled walls and wooden floors ..... all that invite you to sit down, settle in and make yourself comfortable.

ALL DAY ALL DAY

by CLARE MARIE CELANO ENTREES SUNDAY ENTREES Start off your meal with an appetizer such as homemade fries topped withSUNDAY any mouthwatering

Starting atat Starting $5.95 15% OFF All Food Baked Goat Cheese with endive, julienne pears, topping of$5.95 choice.

15% off All Food dried cranberries, and candied pistachios Monday in ‡ 0RQGD\ & – Saturday a balsamic syrup. Or try one of the house spe- And make certain to save room for some & of The Saturday Half Price Drinks cialties, such as Grilled Octopus, served in a hot Pine Tavern’s homemade Bread Pudding or 11am-3pm Bar Brownies.

Will Be Open (Only AtPrice The Bar) Drinks There is also aHalf melt-in-your-mouth During Lunch Hours Hazelnut Ice Cream Pie. (The ice cream is Bar Will Be Open (Only At The Bar) homemade!)

During Lunch Hours

HAPPY WEDNESDAY Lunches are near legendary at the Pine Tavern.

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Artwork such as old black-and-white photographs and an eye-catching wall mural depicting “Olde Matawan,� will also welcome you to the tavern. The large mural depicts the old Matawan train station, the chapel and library and a horse and carriage, among other images.

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The Pine Tavern, which offers American fare with an international flair, has a variety of tempting dishes for lunch and dinner. The business, owned by Stefano and Concetta Bongiovi, is run by their son Luigi Bongiovi, who serves as General Manager. Stefano, Concetta and Luigi will go out of their way to make your experience at their restaurant a memorable one -- and you will surely want to return regularly.

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March 2 – Vintage Replay March 23 190 patrons, features a separate bar and din- Pasta dishes are plentiful and include Penne al March 9 – Saloonatics ing room that provide both a special place for a Vodka, Fettuccini Alfredo and Rigatoni Bolog- For example, he points out, Claudia, the popular March 30 group of friends to hang out and relax and watch nese, among others. Chicken lovers will enjoy Pine Tavern Manager, is “an extremely friendly, 16 she – Kootz their favorite sports games on TV, as well as a Chicken and Shrimp Francaise, egg battered, beautifulMarch person and works very hard for us.â€? perfect place to enjoy an intimate dinner. The pan-seared chicken breast with shrimp in a lemSat. Nights starting @ 10p restaurant also welcomes children and is “fam- on sauce. Skirt steaks and juicy prime rib are That’s what makes this popular restaurant work ily-friendly.â€? also popular dishes at The Pine Tavern. Lamb -- its ownership, which leads the wait staff, and chop lovers will enjoy the grilled New Zealand its respect for its customers. Add in delicious, The Pine Tavern offers daily specials. Monday Lamb Chops with sweet, dried cherry Port wine hearty and satisfying freshly prepared meals, a is Steak and Chicken Specials, Tuesday offers sauce and served with sweet mashed potatoes. lively and welcoming atmosphere, Happy Hour Lobster Specials, Wednesday is “Pasta Dayâ€? and 2013 and live weekend music, and you have the recipe March To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.facebook.com/venues.nj Thursday offers Chicken Specials.

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ock Bottom is a versatile band that prides itself on being able to cover any hit song from the 1960s until today. The Beatles, Journey, Styx and numerous Motown hit acts are just a small sample of all the bands that receive attention from this group that has been rocking together since 2008. “We have a huge repertoire of songs, we have hundreds of tunes that we can bang out,” said drummer Tony Bisulca.

They are able to play so many different songs because each band member has his and her own skill set they bring to the mix. And the band loves to mix it up, playing often in the Toms River area and Monmouth County.

Al Smith is the lead singer and the one who gives Rock Bottom that rare front man energy that keeps the crowd entertained.

“He’s very good with the people. He deals with them and they love seeing him,” said Bisulca, adding that the vocalist is a happygo-lucky guy with a powerful voice, great qualities for the front man of a band that strives to make every song as lively and danceable as possible.

Marc Coccio is one of the guitar players, but can also cover a lot on the keyboard when the occasion calls for it. His ability to play the synthesizer is a big reason why Rock Bottom is able to play a variety of music other bands don’t, namely the electronic rock from the 70s and 80s. Smith, Coccio and Bisulca are the original members with guitarist Pete Weber, singer Alicia Ellis and bass player Charlie Kovacs being added more recently.

Weber is the musical coordinator, handling the multi-part harmonies and melodies to ensure that every second of their shows are live with no reliance on any backing tracks or sequences. Bisulca calls the harmonies the best thing about Rock Bottom.

and Pink, she has a large range that she’s proud of.

Bisulca was inspired by the big rock groups of the 60s and 70s, especially Led Zeppelin and Bad Company, but also has a solid background in jazz. He has a direct connection to some of the top talents from decades ago including legendary jazz drummer Joe Morello and pianist and composer Dave Brubeck. He worked and studied with both musicians, experiences that have helped make Rock Bottom’s overall collection of songs even more extensive.

“As long as it’s a danceable tune, they all love it,” said Bisulca about which of Rock Bottom’s songs are the most popular. They get constant requests to perform “Mustang Sally” by Mack Rice along with multiple Motown and Zeppelin songs. Grand Funk Railroad’s “I’m Your Captain,” Golden Earring’s “Radar Love” and AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” are the band’s favorite songs to play, but they can cover a lot more than that including current hits like Pink’s “Raise Your Glass,” and Bruno Mars’“Locked Out of Heaven,” which are well within their range.

Rock Bottom can be found at its home base at Mulligan’s Grill in Toms River; the band also plays at The Cabin in Freehold and was on rotation at The Coastal Dive in Sea Bright before Hurricane Sandy. Once the cleanup and rebuild are completed the band will be back in that area again.

Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House in Seaside is one place that stands out to Bisulca as always exciting to play. “Every time we’d play a party there or a gig there, people would go nuts,” he said. “They wouldn’t let us leave the place; they kept going on, throwing money at us like ‘Keep playing!’”

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he long winter tends to coop many of us up. It’s not that easy to move around when one is swaddled in layers of clothes to ward off the biting chill. But as spring approaches and the weather gets warmer -- spring fever hits. And when spring fever consumes us, we don’t want to just walk outside -- we want to run out of our human caves, because that first burst of energy is real and requires excitement to burn it off in a memorable way.

Enjoying racing events -- cars, motorcycles and horses -- is something that fits that energy bill.

And...They’re Off!

There is something truly magical watching horses run -- either with a pilot on top (thoroughbred racing) or in a harness behind (standard bred or harness racing). The speed and grace in both are majestic.

Up north, at the Meadowlands Racetrack (meadowlandsracetrack.com), equine racing enthusiasts can enjoy both harness racing and thoroughbred racing. It opened on September 1, 1976 with an exciting harness race held on September 6. And with the exception of its inaugural year, Meadowlands’ live racing card is dedicated to thoroughbreds in autumn and harness racing the remainder of the year.

This track is distinguished by its night-time racing, and it is home for the Hambletonian, the famous second race of the Trotting Triple Crown, since 1981. The Hambletonian first took place at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY in 1926; it had several homes before settling in New Jersey.

Thoroughbred racing began at the Jersey Shore on Independence Day, 1870, in Monmouth Park.

The day was deemed successful and that track grew to offer the highest purses of any other in the country. The track thus received a resplendent makeover in 1890 to reflect its status. But after only one year of operation, state legislation against gambling forced the meetings to relocate to New York and forced the track to close in 1893. Monmouth Park was, regrettably, put up for auction in 1897, and horse racing would lie dormant in the Garden State until 1939, thanks to the efforts of Amory Haskell of Red Bank, who spearheaded the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering in NJ, and led the efforts to rebuild Monmouth Park, which opened anew in 1946. If his name is familiar, it’s because the famed Haskell Invitational race, the shining star of racing at the park (and nearly as famous as the Triple Crown races) was named in homage to his successful efforts. The present-day Haskell Invitational, for three-yearold thoroughbreds, has been a calendar staple since 1968, according to Monmouth Park. The track also hosts the Monmouth Stakes, which began in 2008; this popular race is for horses three and older, and features a $200,000 purse.

A trotters/pacers-only track is the famed Freehold Raceway (freeholdraceway.com), established in 1853.

The racetrack is also open seven days a week and seven nights for year round thoroughbred and harness racing simulcasts from tracks throughout North America. Live racing is held starting in late August and through mid-May (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and on certain holidays).

Monmouth Park (monmouthpark.com) kicks off its live racing this year on Saturday, May 11. The racing occurs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with added holiday racing on May 27 (Monday) July 4th (Thursday) and September 2 (Monday). But Monmouth Park is so much more than the awesome rush of graceful live horse racing; this venue is distinguished as a full family-fun event host with numerous activities to enjoy. On top of special events, every Sunday and holiday (noon to 4:00 pm) are family-fun days for the little ones, who will love the pony rides, face painters, clowns, bounce house and live music. A day at the races is only $3 per person, grandstand admission, and children 12 and under get in for free.

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t isn’t just horses that can rev up the racing excitement in New Jersey; we have several outstanding auto racing venues for those who prefer their tracks featuring mechanized contenders.

Raceway Park (Englishtown; etownraceway.com): A full slate of appealing auto-related events is on tap for the 2013 season at this huge 320-acre complex. The 44th annual Toyota NHRA Summernationals (back to its original name) will take place on May 30, 31 and June 1, 2.Sportsman racers launch their quest for the 2013 Sunoco points series champion crown on Sunday, April 7 on the quarter mile. Drag racing on the quarter- and eight-mile tracks is underway, as is motorcycle racing on the motocross semi-pro dirt track and the motocross practice track. Also exciting is the Exotic Driving Experience (EDE), which will take place April 12-14; this event features supercars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche, Audi and Nissan GTR. This summer, the family fun series continues, highlighted by the 38th annual P.C. Richard & Son Night of Thrills (Wed., July 17th). Other delights include monster trucks, fuel funny cars, outlaw pro mods and more.

New Egypt Speedway (New Egypt; newegyptspeedway.net): According to its press release, this venue’s 2013 racing schedule highlights the switch to the 358 Small Block Modifieds. New Egypt’s new headline division will be joined again on the schedule by the Sportsman, Street Stock, Fastrak Crate Sportsman, Fastrak Late Model, and the TSRS 305 Racesaver Sprint divisions on alternating weekends. Along with themed nights and fan giveaways, there are several special races planned. Opening Day is Saturday, April 6.

Saturday, May 18 will mark the inaugural NASCAR Night. On Tuesday, May 21, the World of Outlaw Sprints is scheduled for the first time since 2007. Also is the Super Dirt Car Series. Also, New Egypt Speedway has partnered with The Wounded Warrior Project for 2013 -- the Military Heroes 30, on Saturday, July 6, features URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds and Modified Match races. Saturday, August 24 is Big Brother/Big Sister Night sponsored by the Rockin’ Country Thunder106 radio station. Many more events are scheduled.

New Jersey Motorsports Park (Millville, njmp.com): This venue, perhaps the largest auto and motorcycle racing venue in the state, is located on 500 acres adjacent to the Millville Airport. It’s home to the ARCA Racing Series powered by Menards, an American stock car series, considered a minor, but professional, league of stock car racing, perhaps two steps down from the top-level NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and one step down from its minor league, the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Numerous events are scheduled for 2013, including the 5th annual NJMP GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing “Devil’s Showdown” (also with battle of the bands and bikini contest); the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association August 2 -4; and many more.

Wall Speedway (Wall; wallspeedwayracing.com): After nearly closing a few years ago, Wall Speedway is back … and better than ever. Its Grand Opening is set for Saturday, April 27th, fans are welcome to enjoy the on-track party at 5:00 pm, to meet the drivers and get an up-close view of their cars. All divisions will be taking the track, including its exciting new 4-Cylinder division. The schedule is packed with numerous family-friendly events such as: Wall Speedway’s first demolition derby, May 5th; Little League Night, June 7; Father’s Day Special, June 15; Garden State Classic, June 29; Route Other smaller auto racetracks (outside our area) are : 34 Day, July 13; First Responders’ Night, Island Dragway (Great Meadows, NJ), Bridgeport Speedway, and Atco August 10; and NASCAR Night, August Dragway. No matter if it’s hoof beats or tires, New Jersey has amazing races 24. Grandstands open every Saturday at 5:00 pm and qualifying starts at for everyone.

6:00 pm; events begin most Sundays at 1:00 pm. Wall Speedway is also available for parties and fundraisers.

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a job that required her to “be completely put together” before she went out on the floor.

“Everything had to be just right, from hair to makeup to my outfit to my nail polish, even my earrings,” she laughs.

t s i g o l o ix Anicia Guinto

Along the way she got married and had a daughter who is now 17. The marriage did not work out and Guinto had to work as a single parent. “I was one-half cocktail waitress and party girl, and one-half mom,” she recalls.

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Anicia Guinto went from a Mustang convertible-driving Las Vegas cocktail waitress to a Honda SUV-driving New Jersey soccer mom and has loved every bit of her journey.

and we all wanted to come here to have a better life,” she says.

Guinto came to California by herself at 18, in the early 1990s and then moved to Las Vegas securing a job at the Las Vegas Hilton where she worked for 11 years. “It was like a different world for me out there,” she relates.

“It’s totally different than anywhere else in the world. Businesses never shut down. And there are lights everywhere. It never gets dark there. The whole lifestyle is different. I loved everything about Las Vegas.”

Guinto has tended bar at the Colts Neck Inn for four years, since she moved to New Jersey from Las Vegas to be with her fiancé, Bobby, whom she met in Las Vegas, but who lives in New Jersey.

Guinto, who was born in the Philippines, says that growing up, she always wanted to work as a flight stewardess so she could travel the world and also, come to America.

“My brother had already moved to the states

Currently, the popular bartender lives with her fiancé who has two teen daughters.“Now I have also become a soccer mom,” she says with amusement.

“I love my job,” Guinto emphasizes. “At the Colts Neck Inn, we get a lot of regulars. You learn about them, they learn about you, and you slowly become a part of each other’s daily lives.”

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Behind the Footlights Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan

by Steve Ortlieb The Algonquin Arts Theatre is a non-profit located in the picturesquely quaint town of Manasquan on the Jersey Shore right on Main Street.

It was founded in 1992 as a venue to, “provide cultural enrichment for residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.” It is known for its vast array of shows, concerts, plays and ballets. More important, they provide a home to countless new and young performers making their premiere stage appearances.

Until 1992 the Algonquin wasn’t much more than an abandoned movie theater. That’s when Jack and Fran Drew came into the picture.

According to David Applegate, executive director, they bought the theater with a vision of creating a cultural and -- here’s the key word -- educational experience for the Jersey Shore. Creating more than a theater, it became a multi-use cultural center as well as housing the

adjacent performing arts center.

The purchase of the theater seems to have been something of a cross between a historic and artistic “passion project” and a real estate investment. Combining both a historic storefront and an apartment building represented a vision that they were able to bring to fruition.

The whole story of how this theater got from then to now is something of a fairytale when one considers our relationship with banks post 2007.

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In 1996, OceanFirst Foundation was conceived as the nation’s first community, charitable foundation as part of the initial public stock offering of OceanFirst Bank. Their goal was to help raise a total of $2.5 million to aid in the transfer of ownership from the Drews to the Algonquin Arts Nonprofit Corporation. As of 2009 the goal had been reached and the nonprofit is now the owner.

From its website it is stated that the Algonquin’s mission is “to provide cultural enrichment and arts education for the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs.” Applegate states that the theater’s tagline is “Performing Arts, Education, Film.” The performing arts is clearly the most visible part of its mantra. With such varied shows as, “Spamalot,” “Tuesday With Morrie,” and “Oliver,” it is in the forefront in local production value. Quite often the Algonquin will bring in professional actors and directors, for example, Sally Struthers was recently featured in the critically acclaimed “Always Patsy Cline.”

The film part is tied to the historic beginnings as a movie theater. Firstrun films are not the norm though. Besides the showings of classics, like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” it also presents Reel History Film Series and Kidz Films.

By visiting the Algonquin website -- algonquinarts.org -- notably, the “Page and Stage” under the “education tab,” you can easily get an idea of just how involved it is in the entire educational process. While many non profits may pay lip service to education (let’s face it, many FOR profits do the same), this group goes above and beyond. Beginning with children as young as three years old, the Algonquin Arts Theatre is constantly working towards inspiring young people to get involved with the arts. With our public schools continuously cutting, generally beginning with the arts, the service that Algonquin provides locally is truly incalculable. Also offered is a Teen Night. This Friday night program offers free improv classes, giving teens and pre-teens a forum to discuss the social issues that affect them directly.

There is always something fascinating occurring at Algonquin Arts Theatre, for people of all ages and art and music fans of all styles.

This could very well be one of the hardest-working theatres in show business!

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A new play about Ann Richards is funny and tedious, simplistic and tender.

For anyone playing that old game in which you pick a historical figure to share a meal with, former Texas governor Ann Richards has to be an attractive candidate. Famously feisty and richly quotable, Richards remained an entertaining and beloved figure right up to her death in 2006.

But a great dinner companion is not necessarily an ideal subject for a nearly two-hour play.

It’s not belittling Richards’ considerable accomplishments to observe that she was most appreciated for her inspiring back story and outsize personality; and in Holland Taylor’s Ann at Broadway’s Vivian Beaumont Theatre, those qualities -- particularly the latter -- are stretched pretty thin.

Taylor, a stage and screen actress best known for her work in television -- most recently on Two and Half Men -- both wrote and stars in Ann, essentially a one-woman play. (Julie White’s voice is heard as that of Richards’ beleaguered secretary, but she never appears onstage.)

It would be a tall order even for an experienced playwright, and Holland has, to her credit, crafted a deeply affectionate, often clever tribute that provides more than a few laughs.

But the comedy can become tedious, especially after the setting shifts back from a Texas

In these conversations -- of which we hear only one side, but can frequently imagine the other -- Taylor’s Richards is alternately cantankerous and charming, earnest and profane.

We are relentlessly reminded, in discussions that veer from the plight of a death-row inmate to the question of who’s cooking the turkey for an upcoming family retreat, that this is a woman with a mind, tongue and temper as sharp as tacks, and a heart as big as the state she represents.

Richards is treated, in other words, much like a sitcom character. Her notable achievements are eluded to -- revitalizing the local economy, reforming the prison system, championing civil and reproductive rights -- but in ways that are both simplistic and pedantic. There’s also something slightly patronizing about all the “y’all”s and “yegods” with which Taylor -litters her speech.

Ann is most affecting when Taylor focuses on Richards’ personal challenges and joys, from her battles with alcoholism and cancer to her relationship with the adored father who provided her formidable confidence. “Daddy, you were right, I was smart,” she cheers at the end. “And I could do anything I wanted to!”

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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

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Posillipos 715 Second Ave. 732-774-5819

Stella Marina 800 Ocean Avenue 732-775-7776

Bradley Beach Citricos 812 Main Street 732-988-6565

Brick

Brickhouse 979 Cedarbridge Ave. 732-279-3743 Buffalo Wild Wings 2770 Hooper Ave. 732-475-7645

Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern 105 Academy Street 732-938-6404 Fords McLoone’s @ Favorites 3 Lafayette Rd. 732-512-5025

Freehold

Basile’s 536 Park Ave. 732-866-4085

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 515 Rt. 70 732-262-5180

The Cabin 984 Rt. 33 732-462-3090

Brielle

Simkos Grille 403 Higgins Ave. 732-528-9989

Colts Neck

East Brunswick

Avon

Brunswick Grove 327 Milltown Rd. 732-254-0495

Matisse 1301 Ocean Ave. 732-681-7680

Farmingdale

Bahr’s Landing 2 Bay Ave. 732-872-1245

River Rock 1600 Rt. 70 732-840-1110

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club 1200 Ocean Ave. 732-744-1400

Brandl 703 Belmar Plaza 732-280-7501 Klein’s 708 River Road 732-681-1177

3352 Hwy 35 S 732-739-2002

La Fandy 609 River Road 732-530-3338

A Little Bit of Cuba 2 E. Main Street 732-577-8506

Colts Neck Inn 6 Rt. 537 732-462-0383

Belmar

Fair Haven

Riverwatch 799 Rt. 70 732-920-8900

The Harrison 808 Fifth Ave. 732-774-2200

Clementine’s Café 306 Main Street 732-988-7979

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Vivas 801 Belmar Plaza 732-681-1213

Gusto Grill 1050 Rt. 18 N 732-651-2737

Tilted Kilt Rt. 18 South 732-9928532

East Windsor Brewster’s Pub 529 Rt. 130 N 609-448-2258

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Café Calore 3333 US Hwy 9N 732-462-2233 Court Jester 16 E. Main Street 732-462-1040 Market Yard Grille 18 E. Main Street 732-431-3220 Metropolitan Café 8 E. Main Street 732-780-9400 Park 33 618 Park Ave. 732-761-1300 San Marzano 31 E. Main Street 732-845-5400

Highlands

Bay Ave. Trattoria 122 Bay Ave. 732-872-9800 Chilango 272 Bay Ave. 732-708-0505 The Chubby Pickle 23 Bay Ave. 732-872-7000 Claddagh Irish Pub 297 Bay Ave. 732-291-0099 Havana 300 Shore Drive 732-708-0000 Lusty Lobster 88 Bay Ave. 732-291-1548

Jackson

Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi 21 S. Hope Chapel Road 732-367-3333 Solo Bella 426 Chandler Road 732-961-0951 Surf Taco 21 S. Hope Chapel Road 732-364-8226

Keyport

Burlew’s Seafood & Steak 59 West Front Street 732-497-0500 McDonagh’s 2 West Front Street 732-264-0999

Original Oyster One Willow Street 732-872-9345

Little Silver Sickles Harrison Ave. (off Rumson Rd) 732-741-9563

Off the Hook 1 Navesink Ave. 732-872-2006

Village Bistro 151 Markham Place 732-450-0444

Twin Light Taphouse 128 Bay Ave. 732-872-1345

Long Branch

Windansea 56 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-872-2266

Hightstown

Draft House 100 Brighton Ave. 732-272-1598 Dino’s 444 Ocean Blvd. N 732-923-0033

Tavern on the Lake 101 Main Street 609-426-9345

Jack’s 149 Brighton Ave. 732-870-8800

Holmdel

Pearl of the Sea 46 S. Broadway 732-263-1050

Solo Trattoria 7 South Street 732-780-2337

Villa Soma 37 West Main Street 732-946-8857

Hazlet

Howell

Lakeside Manor 410 Hwy 36 S 732-739-2700

Chapter House 1454 Rt. 9 S 732-462-0056

Park East

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McLoone’s Pier House 1 Ocean Ave. 732-923-1006 The Mix 71 Brighton Ave.

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Spring Lake

Café Luna 3679 Rt. 9 N 732-965-5490

Sogno 69 Broad Street 732-747-6969

MJ’s 1005 Rt. 35 N 732-796-1400

Pine Tavern Rt. 34 & Cottrell Rd. 732-727-5060

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 2 Bridge St. 732-212-1700

The Mill 101 Old Mill Road 732-449-1800

Neelam 1178 Rt. 35 @ Village Mall 732-671-8900

Salsarita’s 3843 Rt. 9 N 732-591-0333

Zebu 20 Broad Street 732-936-9330

St. Stephen’s Green 2031 Rt. 71 S 732-449-2636

Rumson

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Molly Maguire’s Black Point Inn 132 East River Road 732-530-2882

CJ McLoone’s 560 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-758-0800

Red Bank

Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave. 732-933-9272

MJ’s 1213 Sycamore Ave. 732-542-3131

Sea Bright

Toms River

Buona Sera 50 Maple Street 732-530-5858

McLoone’s Riverside 816 Ocean Ave. 732-842-2894

MJ’s 3205 Rt. 66 732-918-9700

The Downtown Street 10 W. Front 732-741-2882

Woody’s Grille 1 E. Church Street 732-976-1300

Bart’s 74 Main St. 732-566-0267

Pete & Elda’s 96 Woodland Ave. 732-774-6010

Buttonwood Manor 845 Hwy 34 732-566-6220

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Dublin House 30 Monmouth Street 732-747-6699

Rod’s 597 Washington Blvd.

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La Pastaria 6 Linden Place 732-224-8699

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Wine Loft 32 Laird Street 732-222-7770

Manalapan Mezza Luna 357 Rt. 9 S 732-536-0207

Spargos Grille 130 Rt. 33 732-294-9992

Heavenly Ham Hwy 35 & S Union Sq. Mall 732-842-1115

Millstone

The Sycamore Grille @ Knob Hill 1 Shinnecock Drive 732-792-9909

Luchento’s 520 Rt. 33 W 732-446-8500

Marlboro

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 299 SpotswoodEnglishtown Rd (732) 251-1709

Brioso’s 184-Rt. 9 N 732-617-1700 Nonna’s 190 Rt. 9 N 732-536-9050 Sam Vera 476 Rt. 520 732-834-9889 Fireside Bar & Grille 133 Rt. 79 732-780-7900

Matawan

Café 34 Hwy 34 732-583-9700

Monroe

Neptune

Don Chuchos 1647 Rt. 35 N 732-531-7555 Kelly’s Tavern 43 Rt. 35 S 732-775-9517

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 2105 Rt 35 732-695-6010

Old Bridge

La Riviera 113 Main Street 732-566-8400

A Tavola Rt. 9 S @ Deep Run Shopping Ctr. 732-607-1120

Mediterranean Chateau 27 Freneau Ave (Rt. 79) 732-758-0800

Benvenuti 3857 Hwy 516 732-607-1115

Middletown Baja Fresh 500 Rt. 35 S 732-758-0058

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Big Ed’s BBQ 305 Hwy 34 Na 732-583-2626

Pt. Pleasant 709 709 Arnold Ave. 732-295-0709 Frankie’s 414Rt. 35 S 732-892-6000

Martell’s 308-310 Boardwalk 732-892-0131 Basil T’s 183 Riverside Ave. 732-842-5990

Melting Pot 2 Bridge Ave. 732-219-0090 New Corner 22 E. Front Street 732-530-1007 Savanna 10 Bridge Ave. 732-741-6333 Siam Garden In the Galleria 732-224-1233

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Sea Girt

Fuji Rt. 35 & Treasure Is. Plaza 732-544-8828 Shadowbrook 1 Obre Place 732-747-0200

South Amboy Blue Moon 114 S. Broadway 732-525-0014

South River Ria Mar 25 Whitehead Ave. 732-257-1100

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Black Trumpet 7 Atlantic Ave. 732-449-4700

Applebee’s 14 Park Road 732-935-1158

Mulligan’s 1850 Hooper Ave. 732-255-3900 Union Beach Cervino’s 300 Union Ave. 732-888-0737 Piero’s 1411 Rt. 36 732-264-5222

Wall

Applebee’s 2007 Hwy 35 732-280-3676 Four Winds 1310 Jefferson Ave. 732-223-9579

Woodbridge Big Shots Sports Bar 780 Rt. 1 North 732-750-5050

The Shannon Rose 855 St Georges Ave. 732-636-6100

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Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pm Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm Riverwatch – Cat Taylor

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Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Park East – Poker Tournament

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Applebee’s / Tinton Falls Acoustic Music @ 6pm MJ’s / Middletown – Matt O’Ree MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night MJ’s Tinton Falls – Trivia Night Park 33 – Live DJ Riverwatch - Ballyhaunis

Blue Moon – Blues Jam Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Middletown Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – Steve Reilly MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Blues Night w/ Eddy Cooper & The Front Page Riverwatch - Floyd Ryan’s Pub – Live DJ

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls DJ Rob @ 9:30pm Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music @ 9pm Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment CJ McLoone’s – Live Entertainment Colts Neck Inn – Bad Neighbors La Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ Tommy Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Middletown – Joe Rappolia MJ’s / Neptune – Tim & Andy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Matt O’ Ree Park 33 – Live DJ Riverwatch – Seth Tieger Ryan’s Pub – Blame it On Richie

Friday, Apr. 19

Saturday, Apr. 13

Saturday, Apr. 20

Sunday, Apr. 14

Sunday, Apr. 21

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Live DJ Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment CJ McLoone’s – Live Entertainment Colts Neck Inn – Strictly 60’s La Riviera – DJ Danny Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Middletown – Bob Garaffa MJ’s / Neptune Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Mike Nappi Riverwatch – Phil Engle Band Ryan’s Pub – Live DJ Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pm Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm Riverwatch – Cat Taylor

Monday, Apr. 15

Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Park East – Poker Tournament

Tuesday, Apr. 16 MJ’s / Neptune Bike Night w/ Matt O’Ree MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke Ryan’s Pub - Karaoke

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls DJ Rob @ 9:30 Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment CJ McLoone’s – Live Entertainment Colts Neck Inn – Express Way Band La Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ Tommy Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Middletown – Dave McCarthy MJ’s / Neptune – Joey B MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Rachel Allyn Park 33 – Live DJ Riverwatch – Nicole & Denise Ryan’s Pub – Simple Groove Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Live DJ Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music @ 9pm Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment CJ McLoone’s – Live Entertainment Colts Neck Inn – Two River Band La Riviera – DJ Danny Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Middletown – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Neptune – Joe & Sheri MJ’s /Tinton Falls – Karlus Trapp Riverwatch – Paul Geiger & Billy Taylor Ryan’s Pub – Live DJ Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pm Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm Riverwatch – Cat Taylor

Monday, Apr. 22

Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Park East – Poker Tournament

Tuesday, Apr. 23 MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke Ryan’s Pub - Karaoke

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls Acoustic Music @ 6pm MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe; Seth Tieger MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night MJ’s Tinton Falls – Trivia Night Park 33 – Live DJ

Blue Moon – Blues Jam Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Neptune – Lisa Bouchelle MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Mike & Christine Riverwatch – Phil Engle Ryan’s Pub – Live DJ

Friday, Apr. 26

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls DJ Rob @ 9:30pm Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music @ 9pm Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment CJ McLoone’s – Live Entertainment Colts Neck Inn – Night Shift La Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ Tommy Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Middletown – Rich Genovai MJ’s / Neptune – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Vince Basile Park 33 – Live DJ Riverwatch – High Sides Ryan’s Pub – The Wrecks

Saturday, Apr. 27

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Live DJ Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment Blue Moon – Live Music Burlew’s – Live Entertainment CJ McLoone’s – Live Entertainment Colts Neck Inn – Three Piece Nugget La Riviera – DJ Danny Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Bstreet Band Metropolitan Café – Live DJ MJ’s / Middletown – Andy & Mark MJ’s / Neptune – Wing It MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Joey B Riverwatch - Trax Ryan’s Pub – Live DJ

Sunday, Apr. 28

Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pm Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm Riverwatch – Cat Taylor

Monday, Apr. 29

Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Park East – Poker Tournament

Tuesday, Apr. 30 MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke Ryan’s Pub - Karaoke

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls 14 Park Rd., Tinton Falls 732-935-1158 Applebee’s / Wall 2007 Rt. 35, Wall 732-280-3676 Bayside Grill 6 Broad St., Keyport 732-264-6700 Big Shots Sports Bar 780 Rt. 1 North, Woodbridge 732-750-5050 Blue Moon 114 S. Bway, S. Amboy 732-525-0014 Brass Rail 80 Rt. 79, Matawan 732-290-8400 Brickhouse 979 Cedarbridge, Brick 732-279-3743 Buffalo Wild Wings / Brick 2770 Hooper Ave., Brick 732-475-7645 Burlew’s Seafood & Steak 59 West Front Street, Keyport 732-497-0500 The Cabin 984 Rt. 33, Freehold 732-462-3090 CJ McLoone’s 560 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls 732-758-0800 Café Luna 3679 Rt. 9N, Old Bridge 732-965-5490 Claddagh Irish Pub 297 Bay Ave, Highlands 732-291-0099 Colts Neck Inn 6 Rt. 537 732-462-0383 Court Jester / Freehold E. Main St., Freehold 732-462-1040 The Downtown 10 W. Front St., Red Bank 732-741-2828 Dublin House 30 Monmouth St., Red Bank 732-747-6699 Fireside Grill 133 Rt. 79, Marlboro 732-780-7900 Gusto’s Grill 1050 Rt. 18N, East Brunswick 732-651-2737 Ivy League Rt. 9N, Howell 732-370-2206 Jack’s Goal Line 149 Brighton Ave., Long Branch 732-870-8800 La Riviera 113 Main St, Matawan 732-566-8400 Maloney’s Pub 117 Main St., Matawan 732-583-4040 Market Yard Grille 18 E. Main St., Freehold 732-431-3220 Martell’s Boardwalk, Pt. Pleasant 732-892-0131 McLoones @ Favorites 3 Lafayette Rd., Fords 732-512-5025 McLoone’s Pier House 1 Ocean Pl., Long Branch 732-923-1006 Metropolitan Café 8 E. Main St., Freehold 732-780-9400 Mediterranean Chateau 27 Freneau Ave. (Rt. 79), Matawan 732-780-9400 MJ’s Middletown 1005 Hwy 35N, Middletown 732-796-1400

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MJ’s Neptune 3205 Rt. 66, Neptune 732-918-9700 MJ’s Tinton Falls 1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls 732-542-3131 Molly Maguire’s 132 East River Road, Rumson 732-530-2882 Mulligan’s / Toms River 1850 Hooper Ave., Toms River 732-255-3900 Nonna’s 190 Rt. 9N, Marlboro 732-536-9050 Off the Hook 1 Navesink Ave., Highlands 732-872-2006 On the Deck 2 Simon Lake Dr, Atlantic Highlands 732-872-1424 Park 33 618 Park Ave, Freehold 732-761-1300 Pine Tavern 154 Rt. 34N, Old Bridge 732-727-5060 PK’s Shamrock Rose 415 18th Ave., Belmar 732-681-3111 Park East 3352 Rt. 35S., Hazlet 732-739-2002 Prime 34 1212 Rt. 34S., Aberdeen 732-441-9663 Riverwatch 799 Rt. 70, Brick 732-920-8900 Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 299 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd Monroe Township (732) 251-1709 Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave, Rumson 732-933-9272 St. Stephen’s Green 2031 Rt. 71, Spring Lake 732-449-2636 Sunsets 302 S. Concourse Ave., Neptune 732-775-9911 Surf Taco / Jackson 21 S. Hope Chapel, Jackson 732-364-8226 Tavern on the Lake 101 Main St., Hightstown 609-426-9345 The Shannon Rose / Woodbridge 855 St. George’s Ave. Woodbridge 732-636-6100 The Sycamore Grille 1 Shinnecock, Manalapan 732-792-7722 Tilted Kilt Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick 732-992-8532 Tim McLoone’s Supper Club 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury 732-744-1400 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Brick 515 Rt. 70, Brick 732-262-5180 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Oakhurst 2105 Rt. 35 732-695-6010 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Red Bank 2 Bridge St., 732-212-1700 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury 732-744-1400 Twin Light Taphouse 128 Bay Ave., Highlands 732-872-1345 Windansea 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands 732-872-2266 Wine Loft 32 Laird St., Long Branch 732-222-7770

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CONCERTS &

THEATER Friday & Saturday, Apr. 05 & 06

Friday, Apr. 12

Friday, Apr. 05

Friday, Apr. 12

Saturday, Apr. 06

Saturday, Apr. 13

Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival AC Convention Center, NJ

John Hammond, Jr. Pollak Theater W. Long Branch, NJ

Robin Zander Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Joe Della & The Thieves Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ,

NJ Symphony Orchestra Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Sunday, Apr. 14 Monday, Apr. 08

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival Izod Center East Rutherford, NJ

Wednesday, Apr. 10

Fri., Sat. & Sun., Apr. 19-21

David Sedaris McCarter Theater Princeton, NJ

La Scala: Cavaleria Rusticana State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

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Ryan Beatty Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Anything Goes Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

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Saturday, April 06 Caesars Johnny Mathis

Saturday, April 20 Borgata Kathy Griffin

Saturday, April 20 Saturday, April 13 Revel Alicia Keys

Golden Nugget Mario Cantone

Saturday, April 20 Borgata Paul Reiser

Saturday, April 13 Revel Miguel

Saturday, April 20 Resorts Temptations Revue

Thurs. – Sun. April 18-21

Boardwalk Hall Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey

April 2013

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Friday, April 26 Harrah’s Sara Evans

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The Last ENUES Word.

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PARTNERING

Close cooperation between parties having shared rights and responsibilities; a common enterprise.

In our day-to-day lives, whether personal or business related,

we all have reasons to “partner” or work together with others toward a common purpose or goal. Reaching this goal or

completing this task often requires compromise and flexibility

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Venues NJ is proud to support an effort on behalf of Prevention

Hurricane Sandy Notifications

First and the Prevention First Coalition of Monmouth County,

which is offering a FREE training seminar to bartendersbrought and bar on b The devastation managers about responsibility behind the bar. We’ve all enjoyed

widespread and has had an effec in the region. Most individual mu have our merriment curtailed swiftly by an “over-served” or undertheir own relief centers, ben age individual. & fundraising programs. H Central Call Center set up to get i for emergency services, housin This free training for Monmouth County businesses with liquor medical services, family conviviality with friends or dates in a bar establishment only to

licenses will occur on Monday, April 15, from 4:00 - 6:00pm in

the Encore Events Center at iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road in

ESTORE… HELP WA on both sides.

Call 211 or go online to

Freehold. The event includes free dinner and giveaways.

You can also contact this Central Call Center to volunteer

Whether in a personal relationship (marriage) or a business

transaction (working with a vendor or contractor), each party

must complete his/her responsibilities, while keeping in mind

Bartenders, bar owners and managers will gain

mind” the outcome will usually result in success.

the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles

In the hospitality industry particularly, there is a “partnering”

Control (ABC). According to event organizers,

has responsibilities to be carried out, as well as rights to be

preventing illegal sales of alcohol to underage

the rights of the other party. If this cooperation is kept “top of

between the venue owner and his/her staff. Each party

expert knowledge through presentations from

(DMV) and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage

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this training will assist servers and vendors in

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cane Sandy Notificat recognized and addressed.

Likewise, the proprietor and staff of an establishment have an unwritten partnership with their customers. The former have the responsibility to provide product and service mutually

agreed upon, while the latter is expected to respect the rights

of the owner and staff as well as to provide fair compensation

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youth. Attendees can expect to learn more

about staying on top of the latest trends in false identifications, developing innovative strategies to prevent selling alcohol

to underage customers, understanding the • legal PT /and FT social • Account Executive / consequences of serving underage youth, and helping to protect Adcommunity Sales and becoming a part nj your of the Hero Campaign.

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The devastation brough ENU ENUES widespread and has had an for the services delivered.

Cooperation, compromise and flexibility between all

partnering parties will usually lead to better understanding,

To register, visit the event website at BeSafe.brownpapertickets.

com. For more information, contact Nishi Sheth, at 732.663.1800 ext. 211 or nsheth@preventionfirst.net.

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less stress and greater rewards for all involved. Keep it in

For more information call:

mind as you begin each day..... and see what happens.

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April 2013

Sun – Tues 11am – 12am

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Wed – Sat 11am – 2am

OpEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER DaILY

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Try Our New $14.95 Sunday Night Pasta Special Includes pasta, salad & bread

Visit our

Upstairs LoUnge The area’s Newest Nightlife hot spot!

HAPPY HOUR

HOME of the

Monday – Saturday NOON – 6pm

$2 Domestic Drafts $3 Well Drinks $4 House Wine

FAMOUS $14.95 Friday Night LIVE Maine Lobster DINNER

Meet our new executive chef

Mike Farber (formerly of Mike & Nellie’s)

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