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Letter to Our Readers

It’s a warm summer day. You’ve been looking forward to an afternoon of sun and a refreshing splash of water.

However, you just not ready for “another day at the beach.” Our writers have been busy researching some alternative venues for pleasure. In this issue, we offer a listing and details on NJ Area Water Parks, a change of pace to visit and enjoy with friends and family. Learn more in this month’s main editorial feature.

In the mood for a waterfront dining experience with an appeal to virtually everyone? Try Martell’s Waters Edge in Bayville. This facility offers casual fine dining, dancing and entertainment by top local NJ bands at their tiki bar, but its claim to fame may very well be its ability to shine as a premier wedding venue overlooking Barnegat Bay. Learn more in this month’s Restaurant Profile Meet a Central NJ area cover band lead by the self-proclaimed “tallest nj njmusician on the Jersey Shore”! Ned S E U N E E N U E SRyerson (6’10”) and the Groundhogs play songs that everyone loves to sing along to. Whether n it’sja solo acoustic njor full-band show, aS good time is E

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What’s brewing? The answer, according to our contributor Bill the Brewer, a ton of new brews and styles.

Take a few minute to read this issue’s All That’s Beer feature and learn what’s in store for beer lovers.

The road to comedy is not an easy path. Take Tim Dillon, a standup comedian interviewed this month by our contributing writer Steve O. In their conversation, Tim states, “by that time I had sobered up, came out of the closet, and was pretty much financially ruined.

I found myself as a juror on a murder trial.” Read how this led to a career in comedy in this issue’s Comic Relief.

Okay, that it for now. The weather is good, summer is still with us, and there’s so much to experience and enjoy out there. Go for it.

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Publisher’s Letter....................................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz..................................................................................6 Pro Sports Schedules............................................................................8 Restaurant Profile................................................................................ 12 Band Profile........................................................................................... 14 All That’s Beer........................................................................................ 16 Libations................................................................................................. 16 Main Feature:........................................................................................ 18 Catering.................................................................................................. 20 BYO’s......................................................................................................... 22 Two on the Aisle ................................................................................. 24 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 Publisher - Bob Byrne rfbyrne@att.net

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ABERDEEN Court Jester 732-566-6674 ASBURY PARK Asbury Ale House 732-455-3808 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 732-577-5548 The Cabin 732-462-3090 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

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HOWELL Chapter House 732-462-0056 Ivy League 732-370-2206 JACKSON Surf Taco 732-364-8226 KEANSBURG Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill 732-471-6351 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 Draft House 732-272-1598 Jack’s 732-870-8800 MANASQUAN Leggett’s 732-223-3951 O’Neill’s 732-526-5666 MARLBORO Fireside Grill 732-780-7900 Nonna’s 732-536-9050

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artell’s Water’s Edge in Bayville has something for everyone, including casual fine dining, dancing and entertainment by top Jersey rock bands at the tiki bar, but its claim to fame may very well be its ability to shine as a premier wedding venue. And, for those who dream of a waterfront wedding, this beautiful place overlooking Barnegat Bay is the stuff dreams and wishes are made of.

General Manager of the venue, Ed Brannagan believes the reconstructed Martell’s Water’s Edge is “Ocean County’s premier year-round wedding venue.”

And, waterfront weddings, both small and large, are this venue’s specialty.

“You have a great view of the bay here,” Brannagan said. “We are located right over water. You can’t get a better view in Ocean County. If you want to get married on the water, this is the best place to be.” artell’s Waters Edge restaurant, tiki bar, and catering hall is under the Martell’s Tiki Bar umbrella of Point Pleasant Beach and was reconstructed from the ground up in 2012-2013after it was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.

What couple can resist the romance of a wedding ceremony overlooking the bay in a private waterfront garden, amongst family, friends, cool breezes and the timeless ripples of water? Even if the weather doesn’t allow for an outdoor waterfront ceremony, the elegantly appointed banquet room offers spectacular panoramic views of the majestic Barnegat Bay from every seat of the venue that welcomes weddings both large a small.

The wedding coordinating team, headed up by Events Coordinator Jenna DeSantis, will help plan and orchestrate the wedding of your dreams. DeSantis sees you through the process, from beginning to middle to end, along with Executive Chef Kristopher Greene and Brannagan.

Martell’s Waters Edge ensures that the bride and groom get the special attention they deserve.

Your wedding will provide forever memories and your guests will enjoy the elegance of the venue’s decor paired with the creative talent and skills of award winning executive Chef Kristopher Greene, to provide the ultimate waterside wedding experience.

“Our culinary team combines the freshest ingredients with innovative flair to prepare a waterside meal that caters to meat lovers, seafood lovers,

gluten-free and vegetarian lovers as well,” Brannagan said.

Greene is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and AAA Four-Diamond recipient, which “acknowledges chefs that have experience in distinctive fine-dining and develop menus that reflect a high degree of creativity, quality and complexity,” according to Brannagan, who adds that Greene was a James Beard nominee in 2012, which is the “The Oscars of Food.”

Referring to Greene’s culinary creations, plating and presentation, Brannagan said his dishes are, “amazing.”

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BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Brannagan refers to Martell’s dining as, “casual fine dining.”

“You can wear shorts and be comfortable and casual, or dress up. But you don’t have to dress up to enjoy casual fine dining,” the general manager says.

Enjoy a casual meal on the outdoor deck and leisurely watch the boats go by. Or, dance the night away at the tiki bar with some of the Jersey Shore’s hottest bands. If a more elegant night out is on your list dine in the casual second story dining room overlooking the bay. Spend the night enjoying live entertainment at the tiki bar as the sun sets and the nightlife heats up. Finger foods, salads, treats from the raw bar, formal plated dinner and sweet desserts all await you, along with Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Dock your boat at the docking facility and have dinner or lunch inside or outside on the deck. hef Greene creates an exciting new menu every season to keep things interesting and fresh, although tried and true staples are kept on the menu.

Brannagan said the “Lobster Mac-N-Cheese,” with Campanelle pasta, broiled lobster, black truffle, smoked white cheddar and Gruyere cheese sauce, Arugula salad, and crostini is “amazing.”

Also on tap for seafood lovers is tasty, panseared skin-on “Grouper,” served with roast summer baby vegetables, Parmesan orzo pasta, sherry shellfish fumet, and saffron garlic aioli.

Enjoy “Shrimp and Crab Pasta” colossal shrimp, colossal lump Blue Cab, roasted tomatoes, shallot, garlic, white wine, cream, baby spinach, Parmesan, and spinach Fettuccini.

Beef lovers will enjoy the “Kobe Beef Burger,” grilled 12-ounce Kobe beef burger with smoked black pepper and truffle salt on a toasted Brioche bun, and truffle cheese, Applewood peppered bacon, garlic saffron and herb Aioli, heirloom tomato, lettuce, shaved red onion, half sour pickle and truffle Parmesan herb fries.

Try the tender juicy 14-ounce New York sirloin steak cooked to perfection with confit purple potato, pickled pearl red onions, Chimichurri sauce, and roasted chili carrots. artell’s is ready to host your wedding or special event, offer a delicious family lunch or dinner or cocktails with friends …. and all of this amid a most spectacular romantic waterfront setting!

“What Kristopher does with food, an artist does with paint,” he adds. Aside from being a premiere wedding venue, Martell’s also offers a “family-friendly” dining room located on the second floor and is accessible by elevator or the main grand staircase.

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Ned Ryerson and the Groundhogs are a staple on the Jersey Shore playing songs that everyone loves to sing along to. Whether it’s a solo acoustic or full-band show, a good time is guaranteed.

Who are these Groundhogs?

leaving Ned, Brian and Ryan as the original members.

“Pete and Tony joined the band about a year ago and we’ve been rolling ever since” says Mike. Although they all have “day” jobs, the members are serious musicians and practice very hard on their musical content.

“We all really enjoy getting together to play music and it definitely shows”.

Mike Konopka is Ned Ryerson of the Groundhogs, the self-proclaimed “tallest musician on the Jersey Shore.” Standing at 6-feet-10, he is not the actor from the movie, Groundhog Day. Mike is the front man for the band as lead vocalist and guitar player. His musical influences are Sublime, Pepper, Rebelution, and Slightly Stoopid. Brian Lloyd is on keyboard and vocals. Brian’s influences are Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls, and The Who. Pete DiCanto is lead guitar and vocals. Pete’s list includes Led Zepplin, Guns N Roses, and Metallica. Next is Ryan Tierney on bass. Ryan’s musical influences include Pantera, Bad Religion, and Rage Against the Machine.

“What I Got” and “Sweet Home Alabama”. They put Finally, is drummer Tony Genovese. His list includes “We just don’t take ourselves too serious.” Mike them into medley form by taking pieces of other explains. songs and piecing them all together. “You Can Call Me Al is a newer one we added.” Mike adds.

“We are a fun band and like to play a variety of music everyone knows,” Mike continues.

When asked about what the band hopes the “That being said, we do add our own twist audience takes with them after the show, Mike on some favorites. Some songs we like to explains, “Without question, it has to be that the “hog it up,” where we’ll change the tempo, audience had a fun time. We hope that anyone or overall flow of a song. Not all of them that comes to see a show walks away and says however. We pick and choose to see what ‘Those guys are fun! We hear it a lot and we love works for us and our fans.” hearing it every time.”

The band’s music has a little something for everyone. “We don’t make set lists when we perform. We read the audience, what they respond well to, and we keep it going in that genre or something similar”, Mike explains.

A few of the regular songs played at just James Brown, Bob Marley, and Miles Davis. about every show include: Chicken Fried, Uptown Funk, Shipping up to Boston, Glory Days, You Mike Konopka (aka Ned Ryerson) has been playing May Be Right, Say It Ain’t So, I Wanna Be Sedated, solo acoustic along the Shore since early 2000. Santeria, and Mrs. Robinson.

In 2012, the Groundhogs were formed under the name Two Story Outhouse. “The band members “We have the “let’s have fun” songs and the “I can’t themselves made a decision to change the name believe they’re playing that song” songs”, Mike says, “which include: Ghostbusters, La Bamba, to Ned and the Groundhogs”, Mike explains.

Gangsta’s Paradise, Fat Bottomed Girls, Just a Over the years, three groundhogs left the band, Friend, and my personal favorites: The Tiger Song from The Hangover and Inside of You from the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall).”

Ned Ryerson and the Groundhogs perform throughout the Central NJ area and along the Jersey Shore. The band regularly plays at Bum Roger’s in Seaside Park, Latitudes in Forked River, Taste in Red Bank, On the Deck in Atlantic Highlands, Applebee’s in Tinton Falls and Tuscan Bistro and Bar in Toms River.

“I invite everyone to come out one night and check out a show. We have fun, and we promise that you will too!” Mike concludes.

For more information and schedule: Visit the official website www.nedryersonlive.com.

Facebook: facebook.com/nedandthegroundhogs Twitter & Instagram: @nedryersonlive Use the hashtag #GetHoggedUp on Instagram and Twitter.

The band has a lot of fun performing and the goal is for the fun to be carried over to the audience and set the atmosphere for the night. “We laugh, crack bad jokes on the mic, and hold music or band trivia/contests throughout our show”, says Mike.

“We have fun, and that’s the style we want to be known for.”

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What’s Brewing?

The brewery boom has produced a climate that is extremely competitive right now, and brewers are pushing out some amazing beers as a result.

There are literally hundreds of new beers with unique ingredients, innovative brewing techniques and recipes that are far outside any style guidelines. These are great days for the adventurous beer drinker, but it begs the question, what is a beer style?

Beer can be simple yet complex. The four simple main ingredients (water, barley, hops & yeast) have been used for hundreds of years. The complex kaleidoscope of beer styles is a product of how we treat these ingredients and the imagination of the brewer. When the barley goes through the malting process it is kilned, or “cooked” at a low temperature. How long the maltster lets the grains kiln produces a huge assortment of flavors, from doughy to roasted or burnt. Hops grow in wide variety as well. Like grapes, the variety of the hop and where it grows has a large influence on its flavor. The same can be said for the yeast. Each yeast strain is different and produces its own characteristics in the beer.

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I hope you made it through the July heat wave OK, New Jersey. The dog days of summer are upon us. It’s certainly heating up in the world of craft beer too. New Jersey had quite a few beer festivals in July, all of which seemed to grow from last year and there were a ton of new brews to try.

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Beer styles were first born out of location and limitations. Hundreds of years ago, brewers couldn’t afford to ship in ingredients from across the globe. They brewed with what was around them. The Pilsner beer style started in the city of Pilsen, where the water, yeast, malted barley and hops in the area where perfect for brewing this particular style of beer. The same could be said for stouts and the United Kingdom and assortment of other beer styles. As people traveled they wanted to take their familiar beer recipes with them, and so the styles of beer spread.

Traditionalists set guidelines to these styles to ensure their precious recipes were not forgotten, and remained true.

Brewing competitions created an even stricter standard of what a beer style should taste like. Today this is regulated by a non-profit organization called the Beer Judges Certification Program. But, with brewers trying to stand out, they are pushing the boundaries of what their beer “should” taste like. They are creating exciting new concoctions with new flavor combinations.

Directions: 1. Coat bottom of martini glass with gold powder.

2. Combine remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.

3. Shake well.

4. Strain into the gold-coated martini glass. The gold powder should float to the top.

5. Sprinkle with extra powder to the deepen color.

6. Garnish with coconut flakes. long bar spoon. Garnish with the orange spiral and the lemon peel twist cut with a channel knife so the end hangs out over the rim of the glass similar to preparing a horse’s neck cocktail.

Bronze Cocktail Ingredients: • 1 1/2 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur • 2 oz Monte Cristo 12-year Rum • 1/2 oz Grand Marnier orange liqueur • Edible bronze powder (available at bakery/ cake decorating outlets) • Garnish: Coffee beans

Silver Cocktail Ingredients: • 2 oz Malibu Rum • 2 oz cupuacu puree • Splash of fresh lime juice • Edible silver powder (available at

bakery/cake decorating outlets) • Garnish: Lime wedge Directions: 1. Coat bottom of martini glass with silver powder.

2. Combine remaining ingredients into a shaker with ice.

3. Shake well.

4. Strain into silver-coated martini glass. The silver powder should float to the top.

5. Sprinkle extra powder to deepen color.

6. Garnish with lime wedge.

Halfpipe Ingredients: • 1 ounce Lucid Absinthe • 1 ounce coffee liqueur • 1 ounce cream liqueur

Directions: 1. Coat bottom of martini glass with bronze powder.

2. Combine remaining ingredients into a shaker Directions: with ice.

1. Combine the ingredients in a chilled 3. Shake well. old-fashioned glass.

4. Strain into bronze-coated martini glass. The 2. Stir well bronze powder should float to the top.

5. Sprinkle extra powder to deepen color.

6. Garnish with coffee beans.

Brazilian Sangria Ingredients: • fresh seasonal fruit (recommend: strawberry, lime, orange, kiwi and passion fruit) • 1/2 ounce Lucid Absinthe • 1 1/4 ounces cachaca • 1/2 ounce Spanish brandy • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur • 1 ounce red wine

So what’s brewing? The answer is a whole new breed of styles. Contact me on twitter @TheBrewerBill and let me know your favorite new beer style.

Directions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, thoroughly muddle the fruit with Lucid, cachaca, brandy, and orange liqueur.

2. Pour into wine glass.

3. Float red wine on top of cocktail.

4. Stir and enjoy.

Cheers!

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s we all know, our state offers over 125 miles of beautiful shoreline with some magnificent beaches.

During these summer months, a day trip to the beach of your choice is a wonderful way to enjoy a family outing, get some “rays’ and then relax and find a comfortable restaurant, bar or pub for some comfort food, a

thirst-quenching beverage and maybe some entertainment.

Our NJ dining & entertainment venues throughout the Central NJ region are ready to serve and please you.

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Fear not! Our state offers a wide variety of non-beach activities that are still refreshing, thrilling and fun. We’re talking about the many Water Parks easily accessible throughout the region.

They’re fun for a couple, a group of friends or a family outing.

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(East Brunswick, NJ) 732-390-6833 www.eastbrunswick.org

(Vernon, NJ) 973-827-2000 hwww.actionpark.com

CoCo Key Water Resort

(Mt. Laurel, NJ) 877-494-2626 www.mtlaurelcocokey.com

Hurricane Harbor

(Jackson, NJ) 732-928-1821 www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbornj

Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove

Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark (Seaside Heights, NJ) 732-793-6488 www.casinopiernj.com

Crystal Springs Aquatic Facility (Hope, NJ) 908-459-9000 www.lomb.com

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Ocean Oasis Water Park & Beach Club (Wildwood, NJ)

Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park (West Berlin, NJ) 856-767-7580 www.saharasams.com

Splashplex

(East Hanover, NJ) 973-428-8772 609-522-3900 www.moreyspiers.com/play/ocean-oasis-water-park-beach-club/rides

Splash Zone Water Park

OC Waterpark

(Wildwood, NJ) 609-729-5600 www.splashzonewaterpark.com

(Ocean City, NJ) 609-399-0483 www.ocwaterpark.com

Thundering Surf

(Long Beach Island, NJ) 609-492-0869 www.thunderingsurfwaterpark.com

Raging Waters Water Park at Morey’s Piers

Tomahawk Lake Waterpark

(Wildwood, NJ) 609-522-3900

(Sparta, NJ) 973-398-7777 www.tomahawklake. com

www.moreyspiers.com/play/ raging-waters-water-park

Runaway Rapids Family Waterpark (Keansburg, NJ) 732-495-1400

www.keansburgamusementpark.com/runaway-rapids

After your day trip at one or more of the aforementioned venues, find a convenient, relaxing eatery to grab a bite, a refreshing beverage and maybe some local music.

Naturally, this issue of Venues NJ is the perfect aid to a assist you in finding the perfect spot to satisfy your desires.

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The month of August is the peak vacation period for the summer.

Time for picnics, family gatherings and BBQs. It’s your vacation too! Let one of the establishments listed below help plan your parties and your catering needs.

ASBURY PARK Asbury Ale House 732-455-3808

EAST WINDSOR Brewster’s Pub 609-448-2258

LITTLE SILVER Little Szechuan 732-842-3823

BAYVILLE Martell’s Water’s Edge 732-269-3000

EATONTOWN Bogart’s 732-542-1836

LONG BRANCH Jack’s 732-870-8800

BELMAR Veggie Works 732-280-1141

EDISON Quaker Steak & Lube 732-777-9464

Windmill 732-870-8282

BRICK Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645

FARMINGDALE Lorenzo’s 732-919-1177

Happy Catering 732-477-5111 Quaker Steak & Lube 732-255-5823 P.J. Sweeney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub 732-202-6414

River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar 732-840-1110 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 BRIELLE Craig’s 732-295-7929 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

La Cashina 732-834-0025 Mayer’s Catering 732-591-8180 La Riviera 732-566-8400

PT PLEASANT Ferrara’s 732-899-3900 Martell’s 732-892-0131 RED BANK Silver Spoon 732-450-0391

MANALAPAN Tuscany 732-972-2500

Sultan’s Palace 732-566-1234

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-212-1700

Woody’s 732-938-6404

MARLBORO Crown Palace 732-780-8882

MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700

RUMSON Salt Creek Grille 732-933-9272

FREEHOLD American Hotel 732-431-3220

Fireside Grill 732-780-7900

MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709

SEASIDE PARK Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House 732-830-2770

MORGANVILLE Robertsville Banquet Center 732-591-8454

SHREWSBURY San Remo 732-345-8200

The Cabin 732-462-3090 El Mason 732-308-9494 Game Time 732-577-5548 Metropolitan Café 732-780-9400 TRE Restaurant (732) 751-4422 HIGHLANDS Off The Hook 732-872-2006 HIGHTSTOWN Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 JACKSON Surf Taco 732-364-8226 KEANSBURG Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill 732-471-6351 KEYPORT Burlew’s Seafood & Steak 732-497-0500

Nonna’s 732-536-9050 Rosalita’s 732-617-0099 Tuscany 732-308-1118

Unforgettable 732-970-0396

SPRING LAKE The Porch 732-449-5880

NEPTUNE Kelly’s 732-775-9517

TINTON FALLS MJ’s 732-542-3131

MATAWAN Butttonwood Manor 732-566-6220

MJ’s 732-918-9700

Applebee’s 732-935-1158

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TOMS RIVER Shogun Legacy 732-286-9888

MANCHESTER Donovan’s Bar & Grill 732-657-0006

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BELMAR Brandl................... 732-280-7501 Casa Solar............. 732-556-1144 Matisse.................. 732-681-7680 Oyama................... 732-280-5983 Ragin Cajun.......... 732-280-6828 Vivas...................... 732-681-1213

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Joey Gia’s Trattoria.............

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BRICK Antonino’s Sunset Grill........

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Basiles................... 732-866-4085 Café Calore........... 732-462-2233 El Mason............... 732-308-9494 La Plazza Seafood.............. 732-462-3310 Main Street Bistro..................... 732-294-1112 Oyako Tso........... 732-866-1988 San Marzano........ 732-845-5400 Solo Trattoria..... 732-780-2337

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La Cashina............ 732-834-0025 L ’Antica Trattiria... 732-617-1700

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KOBE...................... 732-275-0025 Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi........... 732-367-3333

HOWELL Bamboo Leaf....... 732-761-3939 Sushi By Kazu...... 732-570-2528

JACKSON Solo Bella.............. 732-961-0951 Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi........... 732-367-3333

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Fuji......................... 732-544-8828

Navesink Fishery ................ 732-291-8017 Pasitano’s............. 732-617-2777

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MILLSTONE Russo’s on 33....... 732-446-4800

Black Trumpet..... 732-449-4700 Island Palm Grill.. 732-449-1909

TINTON FALLS Kanji...................... 732-544-1600

MONMOUTH BEACH Michael Angelo’s.... 732-229-2500

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Earnest, sentimental and intermittently charming, this family production offers a slice of American history that here tastes mostly like apple pie.

Whether the show engages you will partly depend on how easily you accept a walking, talking statue. Children should have no trouble suspending their disbelief, but they may be confused by the script’s tendency to treat its central character as a human one moment and a metal monument the next.

I often wished that Dana Leslie Goldstein, who wrote the book and lyrics, had told her story solely through a W A Yheroine. flesh-and-blood Instead, officials ask Liberty, as she’s called, whether she has skills or education; later, Francis A. Walker, a bureaucrat and one of the show’s real historical figures, tells her, “I’m afraid the government isn’t in the habit of giving away pedestals to every statue that gets off the boat.”

Adapted from “Lady of Copper,” a briefer musical that Ms. Goldstein wrote with Jon Goldstein (her brother) and Robert Bruce McIntosh, “Liberty” concerns the arduous quest to obtain funds for the statue’s base. France presented the work as a gift; the United States agreed to provide the pedestal.

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The strengths of “Liberty” include its songs (Mr. Goldstein wrote the music), which range from propulsive pop to an acerbic tango to a humorous duet of immigrant one-upmanship (“We Had It Worse”). It also has a winning star in the teenage Ms. Shapiro, who brings pure conviction to her peculiar role.

Under Evan Pappas’s direction, the rest of the cast is largely impressive, too,

especially Emma Rosenthal as Emma Lazarus, whose poem “The New Colossus” helped promote the statue, and Mark Aldrich, whose parts include Joseph Pulitzer, the newspaper magnate who waged a fundraising campaign for it.

But “Liberty” is at its best when it goes beyond the starryeyed patriotism to explore a more somber history. Samuel Ferguson (the excellent C. Mingo Long), son of a slave, reminds Liberty that his forebears didn’t immigrate by choice. When Liberty crushes his ancestors’ shackles beneath her feet, she evokes an America some are still waiting for.

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Try standup comedy”, and a week later I did. The first time, it went somewhat decently and it was a thrill to be doing something I had always wanted to do. I knew I wasn’t going to stop.” We were lucky enough to get Tim to slow down long enough for a short talk.

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They would yell at me. I ruined people’s vacations. It was a nightmare for everyone involved.

V-NJ: What’s your process? Do you write and work off a loose script or do you practice in front of a mirror and just remember your stuff?

TD: : I go to the stage with an idea that’s funny and I try to make it funnier through talking. I do write certain things down but rarely a fully formed joke. I will maybe write a few words or phrases on a paper before I go up there, but I generally find a funny angle by talking.

V-NJ: What do you have upcoming in the area and where can we find your schedule?

TD: Schedule is on Facebook (Tim Dillon) and Twitter (TimJDillon). Website will be up soon. I have club dates in NYC including the Stand Comedy Club, Stand Up New York, Caroline’s, Empire City Casino August You can learn more about Tim by going to his Facebook page at https:// w w w. f a ce b o o k . co m / Ti m - D i l l o n Comedian-415911818480794/ and I also highly recommend his Tumblr page at http://timdillontalks.tumblr.com/.

Venues-NJ: : For starters, tell us a little of your early years. I know you have a supportive grandmother who was a huge help, and not just financially. Not everyone has that kind of support. Walk us through the teen years to your first stand up?

Tim Dillon: I started in comedy after being a juror on a murder trial. I thought everyone in the room had found their calling, even the murderer. But I wasn’t happy selling mortgages. So I started stand up. My grandmother was very supportive. She would lend me her car to go and do gigs on the road. She was definitely my biggest supporter. She always reminded me that I was doing what I loved, if and when I complained about money. She came to see me perform recently and said “It was fine”.

She was always very honest.

V-NJ: You’re pretty outspoken about this profession being a “calling”, and one that can take many years to make what one would call real money. Do you have any side jobs to help you get by during the lean times?

TD: In the early years I sold copiers, then I became a tour guide on a double-decker bus. The tour guide job in particular helped my comedy by making me spend all day on a microphone. I would yell at tourists.

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Court Jester

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Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

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Julia’s

91 First Street…732-872-1007

For Your

21 S. Hope Chapel Road 732-367-3333

San Marzano

426 Chandler Road 732-961-0951

Solo Trattoria

21 S. Hope Chapel Rd. 732-364-8226

31 E. Main Street 732-845-5400

622 Green Ave. 732-528-6665

Simkos Grille

7 South Street…732-780-2337

Wine Bar

CLIFFWOOD BEACH

611 Park Ave, …732-751-4422

ASBURY PARK

522 Amboy Rd 732-583-7699

410 Hwy 36 S…732-739-2700

COLTS NECK

Park East

403 Higgins Ave 732-528-9989

On the Deck

2 Simon Lake Dr.…732-872-1424 40 First Ave…732-291-1377

Asbury Ale House

521 Cookman Avenue 732-445-3808

Langosta Lounge

AVON

327 Milltown Rd…732-254-0495

306 Main Street…732-988-7979

Rt. 18 South…732-992-8532

125 Bayview Avenue 732-269-3000

703 Belmar Plaza 732-280-7501

Klein’s

708 River Road…732-681-1177

Matisse

1301 Ocean Ave.…732-681-7680

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La Fandy

BRADLEY BEACH

Citricos

2 E. Main Street732-577-8506

BRICK

536 Park Ave.…732-866-4085

812 Main Street…732-988-6565

979 Cedarbridge Ave.…732-279-3743

Buffalo Wild Wings

2770 Hooper Ave…732-475-7645

P. J. Sweeney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub

447 Brick Blvd.

732- 202-6414

Quaker Steak & Lube

1036 Cedar Bridge Rd. 732-255-5823

Havana

1 Navesink Ave…732-872-2006

A Little Bit of Cuba Basile’s

Off the Hook Windansea

56 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-872-2266

HIGHTSTOWN

32 Laird Street…732-222-7770

Villa Soma

Chapter House

18 E. Main Street…732-431-3220

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GameTime Bar & Grill Market Yard Grille

Pearl of the Sea

46 S. Broadway…732-263-1050

71 Brighton Ave…732-923-9100

Court Jester

110 Schanck Rd 732-577-5548

Jack’s

149 Brighton Ave. 732-870-8800

Tavern on the Lake

37 West Main Street 732-946-8857

16 E. Main Street…732-462-1040

Dino’s

444 Ocean Blvd. N 732-923-0033

1 Ocean Ave…732-923-1006

101 Main Street…609-426-9345

984 Rt. 33…732-462-3090

Draft House

Ground Round

529 Rt. 130N…609-448-0049

The Cabin

Village Bistro

100 Brighton Ave. 732-272-1598

105 Academy Street 732-938-6404

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88 Bay Ave…732-291-1548

McLoone’s @ Favorites

McDonagh’s

2 West Front Street 732-264-0999

Claddagh Irish Pub

Lusty Lobster

FORDS

59 West Front Street 732-497-0500

151 Markham Place 732-450-0444

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Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern

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Burlew’s Seafood & Steak

23 Bay Ave., 732-872-7000

300 Shore Drive…732-708-0000

609 River Road…732-530-3338

64 Church Street 732-471-6351

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

297 Bay Ave., 732-291-0099

561 Rt. 1…732-777-9464

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Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill

Chilango

The Chubby Pickle

EDISON

Surf Taco

LITTLE SILVER

272 Bay Ave.…732-708-0505

Quaker Steak & Lube

Solo Bella

Bay Ave. Trattoria

122 Bay Ave., 732-872-9800

Tilted Kilt

3 Lafayette Rd.…732-512-5025

Brickhouse

2 Bay Ave.…732-872-1245

Brunswick Grove

Vivas

801 Belmar Plaza…732-681-1213

Bahr’s Landing

Gusto Grill

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Huddy’s

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

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3352 Hwy 35 S…732-739-2002

420 Rt. 34…732-431-0194

1050 Rt. 18 N…732-651-2737

Martell’s Water’s Edge

Lakeside Manor

Colts Neck Inn

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Clementine’s Café

HAZLET

6 Rt. 537…732-462-0383

Stella Marina

1200 Ocean Ave.…732-744-1400

TRE Restaurant

Blue Rock Cafe

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Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi

Park 33

618 Park Ave.…732-761-1300

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51 First Ave.…732-291-8444

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8 E. Main Street…732-780-9400

515 Rt. 70…732-262-5180

Copper Canyon

1000 Ocean Avenue…732-455-3275

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River Rock

1600 Rt. 70…732-840-1110

The Mix

Wine Loft

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Mezza Luna

HOWELL

357 Rt. 9 S…732-536-0207

1454 Rt. 9 S…732-462-0056

130 Rt. 33…732-294-9992

Rt. 9 N & E. 3rd Street 732-370-2206

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448 Rt. 9 N 732-617-1300

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190 Rt. 9 N 732-536-9050

Rosalita’s

180 Rt. 9 North, Marlboro, NJ 732-617-0099

Sam Vera

476 Rt. 520…732-834-9889

Fireside Bar & Grille

133 Rt. 79…732-780-7900

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1647 Rt. 35 N…732-531-7555

22 E. Front Street 732-530-1007

Kelly’s Tavern

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43 Rt. 35 S…732-775-9517

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3857 Hwy 516…732-607-1115

Big Ed’s BBQ

305 Hwy 34 Na…732-583-2626

Café Luna

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3679 Rt. 9 N…732-965-5490

74 Main St 732-566-0267

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Bart’s

MJ’s Buttonwood Manor 845 Hwy 34 732-566-6220

Café 34

Hwy 34…732-583-9700

La Riviera

Pine Tavern

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709 Arnold Ave 732-295-0709

Jenks Pavilion

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

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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

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

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300 Ocean Ave, 732-899-0569

Applebee’s

14 Park Road 732-935-1158

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1213 Sycamore Ave. 732-542-3131

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1411 Rt. 36 732-264-5222

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Rod’s

183 Riverside Ave 732-842-5990

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50 Maple Street 732-530-5858

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

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30 Monmouth Street 732-747-6699

La Pastaria

6 Linden Place 732-224-8699

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Piero’s

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Shogun Legacy

4 Bingham Ave. 732-933-9272

1 E. Church Street 732-976-1300

308-310 Boardwalk 732-892-0131

St. Stephen’s Green

TINTON FALLS

20 Broad Street 732-936-9330

Salt Creek Grille

414Rt. 35 S…732-892-6000

101 Old Mill Road 732-449-1800 2031 Rt. 71 S 732-449-2636

132 East River Road 732-530-2882

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Black Trumpet

1 First Street 732-747-8396

3843 Rt. 9 N…732-591-0333

Frankie’s

25 Whitehead Ave. 732-257-1100

Barnacle Bill’s

Salsarita’s

113 Main Street 732-566-8400

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Siam Garden In the Galleria 732-224-1233

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

117 N. Broadway 732-721-6812

10 Bridge Ave 732-741-6333

96 Woodland Ave.…732-774-6010

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Landmark Tavern & Cafe

2007 Hwy 35 732-280-3676

SEA GIRT

Four Winds

1310 Jefferson Ave. 732-223-9579

597 Washington Blvd.

732-449-2020

Shogun Legends 1969 Rt. 34 South 732-449-6696

Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House

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2207 SW Central Ave. 732-830-2770

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1 Obre Place…732-747-0200

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Venue Listings APPLEBEE’S / TINTON FALLS 14 Park Rd., Tinton Falls 732-935-1158 APPLEBEE’S / WALL 2007 Rt. 35, Wall, 732-280-3676 ASBURY ALE HOUSE 531 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park 732-455-3808 BIG ED’S B•B•Q 305 Route 34, Old Bridge 732-583-2626 BIG SHOTS SPORTS BAR 780 Rt. 1 North, Woodbridge 732-750-5050 BLUE MOON 114 S. Bway, S. Amboy 732-525-0014 BLUE ROCK CAFE 522 Amboy, Rd., Cliffwood Beach 732-583-7699 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 BUM ROGERS 2207 SW Central Ave., Seaside Park 732-830-2770 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 DONOVAN’S BAR & GRILL 1900 Rt. 70, Manchester 732-657-0006 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 GAME TIME 110 Schanck Rd., Freehold 732-577-5548 GENERAL SALOON 1194 Englishtown Rd.Old Bridge 732-416-8628 GUSTO’S GRILL 1050 Rt. 18N, East Brunswick 732-651-2737 IVY LEAGUE Rt. 9N, Howell - 732-370-2206 JACKIE KEELEN’S BAR & GRILL 64 Church Ave., Keansburg 732-471-6351 JACK’S GOAL LINE 149 Brighton Ave., Long Branch 732-870-8800 JAKEABOB’S 910 Union Ave., Union Beach 732-264-3730 LANDMARK TAVERN 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy 732-721-6812 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 MARTELL’S WATER’S EDGE 125 Bayview Ave., Bayville 732-269-3000 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

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SUNDAY, AUG. 21 Asbury Ale House – Bingo @ 1pm Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm Langosta Lounge –Acoustic Blues w/ Billy Hector & The Queen Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Eddie Testa Band Martell’s Waters Edge – Joe Bonanno & the Godsons of Soul River Rock – Queens Blvd. Duo @ 4pm; Amused Duo @ 5pm PJ Sweeney’s – Sean Fleming MONDAY, AUG. 22 Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard Tournament @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Granger Smith @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob Duo TUESDAY, AUG. 23 Asbury Ale House – Bar Pong League @ 9pm Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko Martell’s Waters Edge – Nikki Briar WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music Martell’s Tiki Bar – Pat Roddy Martell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi River Rock – Jim Lotruglio @ 6pm; DJ Adam @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – John Brue THURSDAY, AUG. 25 Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Langosta Lounge – paleface & Puppy Grease Market Yard Grille – Live Music Martell’s Tiki Bar – Sensational Soul Cruisers Martell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio River Rock – Matt Ryan Show @ 5pm; Funbox Trio @ 6pm; Screaming Broccoli Band @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – College Night @ 10pm FRIDAY, AUG. 26 Asbury Park Yacht Club – Top Secret Pop Up Show!

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Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Life Speed Martell’s Waters Edge - Kicks River Rock – Johnny moon Duo @ 2pm; Waynard & Cat Duo @ 3pm; P-Dub @ 5:30pm PJ Sweeney’s – The Groundhogs SUNDAY, AUG. 28 Asbury Ale House – Bingo @ 1pm Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm Langosta Lounge – Opera w/ Jennifer Rosinato Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Mike Dalton Band Martell’s Waters Edge - Undisputed River Rock – Lisa & Wendy @ 4pm; Danger Box @ 5pm PJ Sweeney’s – Willy Lynch MONDAY, AUG. 29 Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard Tournament @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Big Hix Martell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob Duo TUESDAY, AUG. 30 Asbury Ale House – Bar Pong League @ 9pm Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Jenk’s Club – Beach Boys Tribute Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko Martell’s Waters Edge –Nikki Briar WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31 Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music Martell’s Tiki Bar – Pat Roddy Martell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi River Rock – Amused Duo @ 6pm PJ Sweeney’s – Pour Boys THURSDAY, SEPT. 01 Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Market Yard Grille – Live Music Martell’s Tiki Bar – Sensational Soul Cruisers Martell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio River Rock – Sunset Strip Trio @ 6pm; Beatlemania Now! @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – College Night @ 10pm FRIDAY, SEPT. 02 Asbury Park Yacht Club – The Hifi Sounds w/ Atom Worth Martell’s Tiki Bar – New Soul Power Martell’s Waters Edge – White Rabbit SATURDAY, SEPT. 03 Asbury Park Yacht Club – The Cold Seas Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Big Bang Baby Martell’s Waters Edge – Daddy Pop SUNDAY, SEPT 04 Asbury Park Yacht Club – Deal Casino; The Shimmering Strings Classical Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Daddy Pop Martell’s Waters Edge - Undisputed MONDAY, SEPT 05 LABOR DAY Asbury Park Yacht Club – String Bean& The Boardwalk Social Club Martell’s Tiki Bar – Nine Deez Nite Martell’s Waters Edge – Changing Lanes

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Editor’s Note: This column is being repeated to reinforce Venues NJ’s commitment to both our readers and our advertisers and potential advertisers.

As a reader, you look to Venues NJ as a resource for timely information on the subjects of dining & entertainment. As a proprietor of a restaurant, bar, pub or entertainment venue, we offer you an editorial environment dedicated 100% to the subjects of dining & entertainment. This is what we have done for the past four years and this is what we will continue to set as our mission.

ESTORE… HELP WA Whether it be a product, a service or a thing, to be useful or meaningful, “it” should have a main purpose or focus in order to be understood and helpful.

Something that exists, but has no understandable or has no long term purpose is often referred to as a gag or a fad.

In the hospitality business, a restaurant, bar or pub establishes its existence or presence by presenting itself as a venue with a definitive reason d’être. This is expressed in its variety of offerings, while always fitting to its main focus. Examples: an Italian restaurant is not going to be serving Shepherds Pie; a Japanese restaurant does not offer kielbasa as a main course. The business establishes itself as a venue offering a specific collection of ethnic offerings and builds its brand accordingly.

In the publishing business, most successful media establish and present themselves with a main focus so that the audience knows what to expect and reacts accordingly. News organizations are expected to present the latest news; sports media bring us a wide variety of major sporting events, etc. Some publications do widen their scope and offer “lifestyle” information. But, that’s how they present themselves and that’s what their audience expects.

Venues NJ has established itself strictly as a dining & entertainment medium and is being offered through multi-media outlets and platforms as such. That is our main focus and the information we provide, both in our editorial features and advertising messages is exactly what our audience have come to expect. The staff at Venues NJ has dedicated itself to this main focus and we will continuous to do so …. because our readers have told us that’s what they want and that’s what they expect from us. We hope you agree and we promise to continue offering timely information on these two areas of interest: Dining & Entertainment.

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