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December 2014 Vol 3 • no 11
ENUES Where it’s happening! NJ’s Premier Dining & Entertainment Guide
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Inside... Restaurant & Bar - Fine dining Asian cuisine - Sushi bar - Premium Liquor and Wine - Pianist Frank Rainey plays in Main Dining Room
Friday & Saturday Nights - Dining room for Private Parties
Toms River, NJ
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Sunset Deck & Bar
- Enclosed/Heated Patio Deck & Lounge with Bar featuring...
hours LUNCH Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm DINNER Monday-Thursday 5pm-10pm Friday 5pm-11pm Saturday 4:30pm-11pm Sunday 3pm-10pm
- Monthly Special Events: Wine/Spitits Tastings Cigar Nights, etc...
1536 North Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 732-286-9888
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Letter to Our Readers
“One potato, two potato ... Vodka!” Traditionally, vodka was made from the distillation of fermented potatoes. But today, vodka may be distilled from any variety of starch matter: corn, wheat, rye or sugar-rich plant matter. The popularity and explosion of vodka over the past few years has been overwhelming. Virtually every month, your favorite bar or local spirits shop will be featuring a new brand or flavor. In this issue, our editor sought to explain the vodka revolution. And, if you enjoy vodka, we encourage you to challenge your favorite bartender to pick a flavor and create a delicious new cocktail! A tough investment decision, a lot of love and hard work, and a leap of faith. The end result: the “newborn” Bum Rogers Crabhouse & Tavern in Seaside Park. If you’re looking for a very comfortable, very casual dining spot with delicious crabs, clams, lobster and other daily fresh seafood, take a drive down the coast to this delightful eatery. It’s worth the trip. Read more in this month’s Restaurant Profile feature. Did you know New Jersey has its own version of Jimmy Buffet? His name is Gary Philips. If you get a chance to listen to this “trop rock” performer, you’d swear you were on the beach in the Keys enjoying the music of Buffet himself. Trop Rock is a mixture of beach music and country. It’s easy going, comforting and makes you feel like you’re sitting under a palm tree, toes in the white sand. Learn more about Philips and where you can catch him perform in this issue’s Band / Artist Profile. Meet Amanda Feehan, who looks to her future in the medical field of sonography, but in the meantime enjoys the fast pace of bartending at MJ’s Buttonwood in Matawan. Feehan, you will find, is bubbly, bright and keeps a convivial bar. Read about Feehan in this issue’s Mixologist-of-the-Month feature, then stop in when you’re in the area and say, “Hello.” Now, on the “tickle your funny bone” side, our contributor, Steve O brings you a riveting conversation with stand-up comic Caroline Rhea, a TV and film actress, and notably one of the funniest gals around. This high-energy performer keeps busy flying coast-to-coast on a very demanding schedule. But, this month, you’ll be able to catch her at iPlay America right here in Freehold on December 5th. This month is hectic with all the holiday events and activities, but take some time for yourself. Get out there and enjoy some of what we have presented in this month’s issue of Venues NJ.
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Publisher’s Letter................................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz..............................................................................6 Restaurant Profile.............................................................................10 Band Profile: ......................................................................................12 Mixologist-of-the-Month...............................................................14 Libations..............................................................................................16 Main Feature:.....................................................................................18 Catering...............................................................................................20 Two on the Aisle...............................................................................24 Comic Relief........................................................................................26 Dining Pleasures...............................................................................28 Happy Hours......................................................................................30 Where it’s happening!.....................................................................31 Concerts & Theate............................................................................32 Plugged into AC................................................................................33 Venues Cares......................................................................................34 The Last Word....................................................................................34 Graphics & Design Daria Kenny
Publisher Bob Byrne rfbyrne@att.net
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Sports Bar Listings ABERDEEN Court Jester 732-566-6674 ASBURY PARK Cabana Club 732-988-4500 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS Twin Light Taphouse 732-872-1345 BELMAR 507 Main 732-681-6301 Boathouse 732-681-5221 Connolly Station 732-280-2220 BRICK Brickhouse 732-279-3743 Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645 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 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 732-938-6166 732-938-6404 HAZLET Park East 732-739-2002 HIGHLANDS Chubby Pickle 732-872-7000 The Claddagh 732-291-0099 Windansea 732-872-2266 HIGHTSTOWN Ground Round 609-448-0049 Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 HOWELL Chapter House 732-462-0056 Ivy League 732-370-2206 JACKSON Surf Taco 732-364-8226 Mulligan’s Woody’s
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KEYPORT
732-918-9700 732-775-9911 OLD BRIDGE Big Ed’s BBQ 732-583-2626 General Saloon 732-416-8628 Pine Tavern 732-727-5060
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
PT. PLEASANT 732-892-2090 732-892-6000 732-899-2102 732-892-0131 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 SEASIDE PARK Bum Rogers 732-830-2770
Blue Rock 732-583-7699 McDonagh’s 732-264-0999 LAKE COMO Bar A 732-681-7422 PK Shamrock 732-681-3111
Test Your NBA Draft Smarts Match the 2014 Draft Choice with the team that chose him.
DRAFT CHOICE Andrew Wiggins Jubari Parker Joel Embiid Aaron Gordon Dante Exum Marcus Smart Julius Randle Nik Stauskas Noah Vonleh Elfrid Payton
TEAM Philadelphia 76ers Utah Jazz Los Angeles Lakers Sacramento Kings Milwaukee Bucks Charlotte Hornets Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Celtics
(Answers on page 20)
MATAWAN MJ’s Buttonwood 732-566-6220 MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700 MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709 NEPTUNE Clancy’s Tavern 732-776-6999 East Coast Cookery 732-922-0003 Headliner 732-775-6200 Kelly’s 732-775-9517
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SOUTH AMBOY Landmark Tavern & Cafe 732-721-6812 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 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 Rugs & Riffy’s 732-636-3747
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Watch Your Favorite Teams @ Fireside on our 50 HDTV FLAT SCREENS
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WATCH ALL
NFL & NCAA FOOTBALL GAMES @ Fireside Grill & Bar
ACOUSTIC NIGHT Dec. 17th & Every 3rd Wed.
HAPPY HOUR
MONDAY-FRIDAY NOON-7pm
Every Wednesday Half Priced Appetizers start at 8PM
BAR ONLY
DAILY SPECIALS 7 Days A Week ½ Price Appetizers After 10pm
Hendricks vs. Lawler
MONDAY - $3.50 Craft Beer Pints - ALL DAY
UFC 181 SAT. Dec. 6
TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT -
$2.50 Yuengling Pints • $4 Absolut Drinks Prizes & Giveaways 8pm – close
Live From LAS VEGAS
Jones vs. Cormier
WEDNESDAY– ½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close
UFC 182 SAT. Jan. 3 Live From LAS VEGAS
Join Us $2.50 Miller Lite • $3 Heineken & Heineken Light
THURSDAY - ½ Price Wine by the Bottle
All Night - $3 Corona Light 9pm – close $2.50 Coors Light Draft & Bottles 9pm – close
FRIDAY
Extended Happy Hour ‘til 8pm
Wishing you
MERRY CHRISTMAS &
Happy Holidays
from Fireside Grill & Bar
We will be CLOSED Christmas Day
133 South Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro, NJ Lunch & Dinner Specials Daily
732.780.7900
Wed. Dec 31st
NewYear’s Eve Party Call for more details
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River PRO SPORT SCHEDULES Rock 46 HD-TV’s
SPECIALS!
ENTERTAINMENT! NFL 2014 SCHEDULE
2014 NHL SCHEDULE NJ DEVILS TUE, DEC 2 @ THU, DEC 4 @ SAT, DEC 6 VS MON, DEC 8 @ TUE, DEC 9 VS THU, DEC 11 @ SAT, DEC 13 @ MON, DEC 15 @ WED, DEC 17 VS FRI, DEC 19 VS SAT, DEC 20 VS TUE, DEC 23 VS SAT, DEC 27 @ MON, DEC 29 VS WED, DEC 31 @
PITTSBURGH TORONTO WASHINGTON CAROLINA CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA DALLAS NY ISLANDERS OTTAWA TAMPA BAY WASHINGTON CAROLINA NY RANGERS PITTSBURGH DETROIT
7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
NY KNICKS TUE, DEC 2 VS THU, DEC 4 VS FRI, DEC 5 @ SUN, DEC 7 VS TUE, DEC 9 @ WED, DEC 10 @ FRI, DEC 12 @ SUN, DEC 14 VS TUE, DEC 16 VS THU, DEC 18 @ SAT, DEC 20 VS SUN, DEC 21 @ THU, DEC 25 VS SAT, DEC 27 @ SUN, DEC 28 @ WED, DEC 31 @
BROOKLYN CLEVELAND CHARLOTTE PORTLAND NEW ORLEANS SAN ANTONIO BOSTON TORONTO DALLAS CHICAGO PHOENIX TORONTO WASHINGTON SACRAMENTO PORTLAND LOS ANGELES
7:30 PM 8:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 12:00 PM 10:00 PM 9:00 PM 6:00 PM
NY RANGERS MON, DEC 1 VS SAT, DEC 6 @ MON, DEC 8 VS SAT, DEC 13 @ SUN, DEC 14 @ TUE, DEC 16 @ SAT, DEC 20 @ SUN, DEC 21 VS TUE, DEC 23 VS SAT, DEC 27 VS MON, DEC 29 @ WED, DEC 31 @
TAMPA BAY DETROIT PITTSBURGH VANCOUVER EDMONTON CALGARY CAROLINA CAROLINA WASHINGTON NEW JERSEY DALLAS FLORIDA
BROOKLYN NETS TUE, DEC 2 @ WED, DEC 3 VS FRI, DEC 5 VS MON, DEC 8 VS WED, DEC 10 @ FRI, DEC 12 VS SAT, DEC 13 @ TUE, DEC 16 VS WED, DEC 17 @ FRI, DEC 19 @ SUN, DEC 21 VS TUE, DEC 23 VS FRI, DEC 26 @ SAT, DEC 27 VS MON, DEC 29 VS TUE, DEC 30 @
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 6:00 PM
NY KNICKS SAN ANTONIO ATLANTA CLEVELAND CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA CHARLOTTE MIAMI TORONTO CLEVELAND DETROIT DENVER BOSTON INDIANA SACRAMENTO CHICAGO
7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
GIANTS SUN, DEC 7 @ SUN, DEC 14 VS SUN, DEC 21 @ SUN, DEC 28 VS
TENNESSEE WASHINGTON ST. LOUIS PHILADELPHIA
1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:05 PM 1:00 PM
JETS MON, DEC 1 VS SUN, DEC 7 @ SUN, DEC 14 @ SUN, DEC 21 VS SUN, DEC 28 @
MIAMI MINNESOTA TENNESSEE NEW ENGLAND MIAMI
8:30 PM 1:00 PM 4:05 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM
EAGLES SUN, DEC 7 VS SUN, DEC 14 VS SAT, DEC 20 @ SUN, DEC 28 @
SEATTLE DALLAS WASHINGTON NEW YORK
4:25 PM 8:30 PM TBD 1:00 PM
UFC 181 Dec. 6 HENDRICKS VS. LAWLER
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS
PGA Pro Tour Monday, Dec. 1 - Sunday, Dec. 7 Hero World Challenge • Isleworth Golf & CC, Windermere, FL Dec 11 - 13 Franklin Templeton Shootout • Tiburon GC, Naples, FL
Watch ALL Your Favorite Sports @ RiverRock
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JOIN US… WED. DEC 31 @ 9PM – 3 AM
ALL The GAMES… is ALL The TIME THE PLACE for Food & Drink Specials NFL FOOTBALL During ALL Games
Sundays • Mondays • Thursdays
NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH FEATURING… THE EVENT HORIZON, DJ MATT & DJ ADAM
INCLUDES LIGHT BUFFET, CHAMPAGNE TOAST, FAVORS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING DEC. 1ST $20 GUYS/$15 LADIES – OR $25 AT DOOR BRING YOUR FAMILY FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER 3PM – 9PM
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CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
WE NOW HAVE 46 LARGE SCREEN HDTVs … PLUS A HUGE TV WALL WITH 55” & 80” TVs DRINK & FOOD SPECIALS DURING ALL THE GAMES
MON – Family Fun Monday – ½ price Pizza & Pitchers (soda or domestic beer) All Day; Kids entertainment in dining room w/ DJ Jersey Joe 5pm – 7pm. Dirty Stack Poker League @ 7:30pm
DECEMBER Monthly Entertainment
Check out Where it’s happening! listings on PAGE 31 of this issue
WED – Club Night with DJ Adam @ 10 pm THURS – THROWBACK THURSDAYS
10AM – 2PM
NEW! @ RIVER ROCK
DAILY SPECIALS / ACTIVITIES
— DAILY MENU —
SUNDAY, DEC 21ST
w/DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm Power Hour with .50 cent Miller Lites from 9pm - 10pm and for the Ladies $3 Skyy drinks from 9pm - closing
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BY CLARE MARIE CELANO
erry Rotonda, Gary Jablonski, Howard Mintz and Mark Leinkram took a leap of faith and poured their love for and into Bum Rogers Crabhouse & Tavern, a restaurant that had been submerged in 20 inches of water after Hurricane Sandy, to breathe life back into the landmark seashore eatery that had served patrons of the Jersey Shore for over 40 years. Rotonda and Jablonski serve as the restaurant’s operating partners with Mintz and Leinkram as partners in the business. “I’ve always loved going to Bum Rogers,” Rotundo states eagerly. “My partners and I had wanted to buy it for years.” Jerry has been involved in the restaurant business since the 1970s, designing, building and managing a number of Jersey Shore eateries and night club businesses, including the Blue Grotto, Baby O, Temptations and Panache, all in Seaside Heights, and Polo Club in Neptune, among other venues. He also managed a series of chain restaurants in the area for 15 years. The deal to purchase Bum Rogers did not come to fruition however, until after Hurricane Sandy destroyed so many Jersey Shore properties. The partners bought the restaurant on March 8, 2013. They gutted it “down to the studs,” dried it out, treated it for mold and restored the decadesold business. The four friends came together to restore Bum Rogers to its former glory and in the process, did their part to restore the shore. “Bum Rogers has the same configuration, the same ambience and great food, of course,” Rotonda notes, adding that the restaurant had been in need of a “facelift” and all the upgrades the new owners gave it, including new walls and floors, a new kitchen, new bars and new bathrooms, among other improvements. They provided a fresh start to a long-time business that Jerry says had, “fallen into disrepair” over the years. Bum Rogers, now open all-year round, offers four seating areas for dining, including a main barroom with over 20 TVs for game viewing and cheering on your favorite sports team as you sit on bar stools or at high top tables or booths.
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A full dining room with tables and chairs and booths is also available for a more intimate dining experience, while a back bar area with more TVs, booths and bar stool seating is also a choice. An outdoor patio and bar have been added where patrons may enjoy dining al fresco in the warmer months. The eatery, decked out in a nautical theme with wainscoting and “old time” photographs lining the walls, exudes a special summer “beach feel,” even in winter. And now, with the restaurant serving patrons all year long, folks will not have to wait until the warm weather to experience the scrumptious dishes prepared here. Bum Rogers Crabhouse, which specializes in a selection of crabs and seafood, among other menu selections, offers its “Jersey Shore Blue Claws” crabs prepared and served five different ways, including its famous and most popular selection, “Garlic Crabs.” The menu also features the “Mulberry Street Fried Combo,” deep fried crab balls, shrimp and calamari. Diners can also enjoy “Zuppa de Pesce” with scallops, shrimp, calamari, mussels and pan-seared fish. Or, treat yourself to the “Jersey Shore Thing,” which offers whole lobster, garlic crabs and Old-Bay shrimp with red potatoes and corn. And Bum Rogers always offers fresh and juicy eight-ounce Angus burgers served in a variety of ways, such as topped with mushrooms or fried onions. Enjoy an extended Happy Hour here which takes place every day from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and where drink specials are on tap. And don’t forget to save room for a divine dessert such as a gluten-free
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flourless chocolate torte or choose from a selection of homemade cheesecakes for a sweet delicious ending to your meal. Sunset Dinner specials are on tap for those 55 and over, every day from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 20 percent discount off the menu prices. Families are always welcome here at Bum Rogers and are best served during the early dinner hours, for after the lights go down, the music kicks up. Patrons can choose from a full drink menu, along with 32 beers on draft and a great section of the best craft beers and seasonal specialties. Also available are 30 various wines by the glass. A statement on the restaurant’s website sums up the philosophy of this landmark seashore eatery “We, the Bum Rogers family and staff, continue to be dedicated to the proposition that you came to this place to have a good time, eat heartily and depart feeling better than before.” “So, stop in and enjoy a delicious meal in a very comfortable and very casual atmosphere. We’re now open all year to serve you”, says Jerry.
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2207 SW Central Ave., Seaside Park, NJ 08752
732-830-2770 www.bumrogerstavern.com
Good Times … Eat Heartily …Leave Happy
Now Open All Year
Hours: Kitchen: Mon – Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri & Sat 11am -11pm Sun 11am – 10pm Bar: 11am – 2am Daily
DAILY MENU SPECIALS
Try Our
“World Famous Garlic Crabs” SUNDAY DEC 21
BUM’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY @ 9:00PM
Join Us Wed. DEC. 31ST
Enjoy Cold Beer - 32 Taps While you watch your Favorite Sports - 16 HTVs ENTERTAINMENT EVERY HAPPY HOUR WEEKEND Everyday ‘til 6pm Friday Happy Hour DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT Fri & Sat Night Fri. DEC 5 PROJEX BAND Sunday Afternoons Sat. DEC 6 Matt Noffsinger Band Fri. DEC 12 EDDIE TESTA Sat. DEC 13 THE PICKLES Fri. DEC 19 ROCK BOTTOM Sat. DEC 20 MIKE DALTON Fri. DEC 26 BILLY HECTOR Sat. DEC 27 KATFISH LUCI
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G
ary Philips comes from a very musically inclined family, so it’s no surprise he has spent his life jamming for a living. His mother was in a band playing clarinet and saxophone in the 1940s and his father played the trombone. Other members of his family included a trumpet player, guitarist and opera singer; growing up, Saturday nights were spent around the TV watching “The Lawrence Welk Show” and “Sing Along With Mitch.”
and mandolin. He has also performed on the banjo, saxophone and trombone in the past. He’ll typically throw the ukulele into his act more when he’s playing a wedding or cocktail hour than at a bar, but you can still expect to see it on occasion regardless of the setting. Philips plays all over New Jersey including the various MJ’s, Buckalews Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven, Zachary’s Restaurant in Long Branch, Jack’s Tavern in Belmar and Klee’s Bar and Grill in Seaside Heights,
One of Philips’ first big musical influences besides his family was the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, and as he grew older he became a huge fan of The Beatles, Harry Chapin, John Denver and Jimmy Buffett. He now plays around New Jersey, passing out feel-good vibes with his popular style of “trop rock”, a mixture of beach music and country with a good amount of Jimmy Buffett thrown in. It’s easy going, comforting and perfect for those relaxing summer nights at the shore. “The real essence of it is the lyrics and just that kind of easy laid-back feeling,” Philips describes. “Sitting by the beach having a cold drink and the palm trees and the ocean so that’s really what trop rock is all about, it’s a state of mind.” Primarily an acoustic guitarist, Philips also throws in the ukulele from time to time and is also learning the steel drum 12
four-hour show and not hit the same artist twice. Philips has been recognized for his work in recent years as his song, “No More Everyday Blues,” was nominated for song of the year in 2012 for the Jersey Acoustic Music Awards, as was Philips himself for male vocalist of the year. Additionally, his song, “Living The Life Of A Beach Bum,” was nominated for song of the year on BeachfrontRadio.com. He regards those nominations as an honor and one of his career highlights. Other highlights include performing with some of his favorite musicians, including Harry Chapin, Don McLean and Doyle Grisham.
P to name just a few. And aside from playing around New Jersey, Philips also brings his act to Key West once a year, playing in various bars and parties as he makes his way down the islands. Although a beach-themed performer such as Philips does take a slight hit during the winter, he still manages to play two to three shows a week. But in the summer, Philips performs nearly every day. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day this past summer he performed over 100 times, routinely playing seven nights a week. And his catalogue is huge as he can easily play a
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hilips’ career has been all about entertaining people and making them feel good, but he goes even further than just his music. He is a big believer in giving back to the community and works diligently to raise money for charity. He works with Holiday Express in the winter and had given a lot of time and effort to Sandy Relief. He’s even a member of the Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club, an organization that follows Jimmy Buffett and whose mantra is party with a purpose. “Anytime we do anything, it’s to raise money,” he emphasizes. “We had a meeting the other night that I played at and we raised money for one of the local food pantries. Next month we’re doing toys for tots,” Philips said. “Everything we do with the organization is to help people out and that’s really what it’s all about. I enjoy helping people out; I do as much as I possibly can. I’ve been lucky to be able to perform for people and give that way and it’s worked out pretty well.” You can find more information including music, videos, performance calendars and contact information at GaryPhilips.net.
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NFL Headquarters for SUNDAY FOOTBALL
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Mon – Sat 11am-2am • Sun 12Noon-2am
$
Monday – Saturday 11am-2am Sunday 12Noon-2am
Bud & Bud Light Bottles
on Football Sundays from 12 Noon 2Pm @ the bar & bar tables only.
NFL SUNDAY TICKET -16 HDTV’s THE IVY LEAGUE 2 HOUR CHAPTER HOUSE HANGOVER PRE-GAME SPECIAL SANDWICHES HANGOVER SANDWICHES $4 BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Bacon or Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese on a Hard Roll
$5 CHAPTER BOMB
Pork Roll, Egg, Fried Onion, Spinach, Pepper Jack Cheese on Marble Rye
$5 BREAKFAST BURRITO
$2 Bud /Bud Light Drafts $3 Bud/Bud Light Aluminum Bottles $5 Game Time Menu Available
Sauteed Peppers, Black Beans, Eggs, Pico de Gallo & Cheese
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INGREDIENTS: 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate 12 fluid ounces vodka 1 lime
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INGREDIENTS: 3 fluid ounces vodka 1 fluid ounce dry vermouth 1 cup ice cubes 3 olive
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Vodka Slush
Vodka Collins INGREDIENTS: 1/2 fluid ounces vodka 3 fluid ounces sweet and sour mix 1 cup carbonated water 1 slice orange, garnish 1 maraschino cherry, ice 2. On a cocktail sword, PREPARATION: 1. In a cocktail shaker spear cherry first, then filled with ice, combine spear orange slice through the peel. Hang vodka and sweet and sword from the rim of the sour. Shake well, then strain into a tall glass full glass, so that fruit is in of ice. Fill the glass with the drink. carbonated water. Cut orange slice into quarters.
PREPARATION: In a gallon pitcher prepare the lemonade concentrate according to package instructions, replacing one can of water with the vodka. Squeeze juice from one lime into mixture. Pour over ice and serve.
Vodka Lemonade
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups white sugar 7 cups water 2 tablespoons instant tea powder 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate 2 cups cold water 2 cups vodka 1 liter lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage PREPARATION: 1. In a 6 quart pot combine sugar and 7 cups water. Bring to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in tea powder while hot. Add orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate and 2 cups cold water. Chill in refrigerator.
2. When cold mix in vodka. Pour into a plastic container leaving room on top for expansion. Freeze or 24 hours. 3. To serve, scoop about 1 cup into a tall glass and quickly stir in 1/3 cup lemonlime soda.
INGREDIENTS: 6 fluid ounces vodka 18 fluid ounces orange juice 1 cup frozen strawberries 4 scoops orange 1 cup crushed ice
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The Take a look at the colorful glass-art wonderland on display behind the bartender. An impressive graphic presentation of frosted bottles with hi-def cutout art will frequently draw the curious eye. Looking more closely, you will notice flavors of such exotic blends, the desire to try them is compelling: Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry, Belvedere Mango Passion and Belvedere Pink Grapefruit, Hanson of Sonoma Organic Ginger, Liquorizh Peanut Butter, just to name a very few.
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because vodka is “the ultimate chameleon spirit. Its versatility continues to keep it relevant as the foundation for everything from hand-crafted mixology to simple, everyday cocktailing.”
The vodka business, Butkus observes, is much more competitive than it was 10 and 20 years ago. Between the proliferation of flavored vodka and several new vodka entrants, the category has become increasingly competitive, with a large number of new global entrants into the Dizzying? …. Yes. And, vodka brands continue US premium vodka category in the last 20 years. the trend -- and your bartenders are likely happy “This has eroded brand equity as consumers to use them as a base to whip up beguiling new are more willing to try different brands. This cocktails. has put enormous pressure on pricing as vodka becomes more commoditized,” he says. According to the Gin & Vodka Association (ginvodka.org), in the US, vodka has become the And it all started 80 years ago with one backbone of the spirits industry, accounting for Russian vodka. 32% of all volumes. In 2012, 65.2 million 9-liter cases of vodka were sold in the United States, In his article entitled, “The Vodka generating $5.5 billion in revenue for distillers. Revolution,” (Boise Weekly, 5-19-2004), author An important growth driver has been the Bingo Barnes, explained how Smirnoff, the continued popularity of flavored vodkas which patriarch vodka brand brought here from Russia have grown by 19% in 2012 and now account for in 1934, took off and launched a lasting cocktail around 21% of all vodkas sold. Over 150 new culture. Primarily, Smirnoff execs knew a trait flavors or line extensions have been introduced about vodka not inherent in any other alcoholic in recent years. beverage, and launched a campaign that was hard to ignore. “It leaves you breathless,” Although the alcoholic beverage has been featuring endorsements by celebrities such as consumed for hundreds of years in Eastern Woody Allen, Groucho Marx and Zsa Zsa Gabor, Europe (primarily in Russia and Poland), it was conveyed to cocktailers that vodka is nearly brought to the US only in the earlier part of the impossible to smell on someone’s breath. This 1900s. It was not until the 1960s and 1970s when fact was picked up by other distillers eager to get it became a popular libation of choice -- think the into the game. “Mad Men” era and the “three-martini lunch.” However, Barnes writes, “it wasn’t until Cocktailtimes.com’s article, “History of Sean Connery, in perhaps the greatest product Vodka,” explains, “With a more affluent younger placement success story in the history of generation and a generally more relaxed Hollywood, said, ‘Shaken, not stirred,’ in lifestyle and the emphasis on adventure and reference to his Smirnoff Vodkatini in 1962’s experimentation - vodka’s mixability led to its ‘Dr. No,’ did vodka become one of the major huge and ever rising popularity. Vodka cocktails spirit categories along with whiskey, gin and are now more numerous than those of gin and brandies. But Smirnoff ’s love affair with Bond are seen in the same exclusive circles and stylish may have come to an end. Controversy erupted bars the world over.” in the James Bond movie empire when MGM decided to have James drink Finlandia vodka in In the viewpoint of Dan Butkus, VP Sales ‘Die Another Day’ instead of his usual Smirnoff. Independent Division, Campari America, vodka Throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s vodka, specifically continues to escalate in new varieties available the Smirnoff brand, continued to grow with
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increased marketing and product placement in movies. By 1978, Smirnoff had become the number one spirits brand in the country.” Robert Plotkin, bartending and spirits expert, explained the current vodka landscape in his article, “What’s New with America’s Spirit of Choice - Vodka” for Nightclub & Bar (nightclub.com, 5-20-14), noting that this category of spirits saw 72 million cases sold in 2013. How the vodka is made will deliver its taste experience. First, Plotkin notes, is the character of water used -- artesian, spring or glacier sourced. Also, starting materials vary too -- some vodkas are made from corn, while others are made from potatoes, winter wheat or rye. “Each will produce a distinctively different spirit. Most neutral vodkas are distilled from corn, which yields the most alcohol per bushel. The most expensive and most technically challenging starch to distill is potato. But when done well, potato vodkas are a treat for the senses with characteristically oily textured bodies and vegetal bouquets. Rye vodkas are prized for their spicy, tangy flavors, while those distilled from wheat typically have delectably sweet notes on the finish.” New vodkas available from Eastern Europe include Russian Diamond, Bear Force, Reyka and Real Russian. Those new from the US include RWB, LUST, Deep Eddy, Cut Spike,
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Revolution unlock an intriguing taste journey that’s approachable, but unique. Among SKYY’s more tantalizingly fresh flavors are Pineapple, Blood Orange and Dragonfruit. Skyy Vodka continues to rely on its quality reputation and appeal to millennial consumers to stay relevant in the face of a seemingly endless number of new brands.
Menage a Trois and Boker. (For richly detailed information about each, we suggest reading Plotkin’s article.) However, although the US still sees its fair share of new entries from Russia, American vodka enthusiasts appear to be ... unenthused. According to an article on Marketwatch.com, last year, Russian vodka imports actually dropped by a whopping 70 percent from 2012 (data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, or “DISCUS”). Further, the five top-selling vodka brands last year were Smirnoff (no longer made in Russia), Absolut, Svedka, Grey Goose and SKYY. Stolichnaya, or “Stoli” to its fans, is the numberone Russian vodka -- and is keeping up with the exotic flavor trends as it is now available in Honey, Chocolate Coconut, Salted Caramel and Jalapeno, in addition to fruit flavors. Ten years ago, who would have thought of asking the bartender for a “pomegranate vodka on the rocks?” Flash-forward to the availability of a flavor to suit nearly every palate. It’s the millennials, says Butkus, who are largely responsible for this world market of vodka varieties. “Millennial consumers grew up with access to global ingredients and flavors, and expect high quality, authentic taste experiences,” he says. “With SKYY Infusions, we strive to
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And now what about those artsy bottles? Why not just slap a label on the bottle and call it a day? Well, according to the article, “Consumer Trends: Design Important in Vodka Industry,” (9/9/13) on Foodmanufacturing.com, it’s all about gaining market share. The article reviewed Waltham, MAbased Affinnova, Inc.’s first Package Design Audit, which focused on the importance of package design specifically for the vodka industry. “Results showed that up and coming brands Belvedere and Pinnacle are leveraging bold and unique package designs to gain market share, while attracting more consumer attention than older brands Smirnoff and Stolichnaya,” the article explains. Note that Belvedere has an almost Ansel Adamslike etched bottle, and Pinnacle has bold graphics printed on an alluringly shaped sapphire blue bottle, while the veterans Stoli and Smirnoff still retain paper labels. According to the article, “newer brands are winning on shelf: With unique bottle designs, including bold elements and colors, younger brands like Svedka and Pinnacle are most effective at grabbing and holding consumer attention on shelf, dramatically outperforming the industry average. By contrast Smirnoff and Stolichmaya – brands with decades of brand equity – are more likely to be overlooked by consumers on the shelf.”
and super-/ultra-premium vodkas out in the marketplace, the need to differentiate becomes vital to the survival of these brands.” (Visit jgbm. org to read the research.) But we at Venues NJ say -- the real arbiter of taste (and brand survival) belongs to you, the cocktail consumer. Even if you are not a habitual vodka-cocktailer, those who are who were polled by Venues NJ, all say that, unlike other distilled spirits, vodka in almost anything adds a kick but never takes over or ambushes the other ingredients in the mix, making for quite the delight in sipping. So expand your cocktail horizons -- try a vodka for the first time, or, try a new brand and new flavor. Your local “spirit advisor” or bartender will be quite happy to lead you to new vodka-infused ventures.
Apparently, the vodka experience is more than just taste -- it is a fuller sensuality, including visual appeal. In a research paper, “Analysis of Global Marketing Strategies in Distilled Spirits Industry: Absolut Vodka,” appearing in The Journal of Global Business Management, authors Drs. Etienne Musonera and David Hemley point out, “With several hundred different choices of flavored/non-flavored, domestic/imported,
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BONR THE O ATOWN D W A Y
And now, a show about sex that you can take the whole family to: the kids, the grandparents, even your sister the nun. That idea may sound kind of creepy. But I assure you that the jubilant revival of “On the Town,” which opened in late October at the Lyric Theater, is anything but. On the contrary, this merry mating dance of a musical feels as fresh as first sunlight as it considers the urgent quest of three sailors to find girls and get, uh, lucky before their 24-hour shore leave is over. If there’s a leer hovering over “On the Town,” a seemingly limp 1944 artifact coaxed into pulsing new life by the director John Rando and the choreographer Joshua Bergasse, it’s the leer of an angel. The best-known song from this show — which has music by Leonard Bernstein, describes its setting as “a helluva town.” But the town in question — “New York, New York,” if you didn’t know — feels closer to
heaven here. The show felt irresistibly young and sassy when it opened during the entertainmenthungry World War II years, with its talented team of newcomers. In addition to Comden, Green and Bernstein, there was the rising choreographer Jerome Robbins, and they were all still in their 20s when they put the show together. Few things age faster, though, than the blatantly youthful. (Try watching a Taylor Swift video in a decade or so.). Yet Mr. Rando’s “On the Town” has grown up quite nicely, thank you, with much of its original cast not only intact but also improved. Every element has been heightened in just the right way, a delicate achievement when you consider the heightening that’s aspired to. Some of the shows numbers, in which comic archetypes cozy up or collide, could be placed directly into the cell of an animated Looney Tunes short. Others could slide seamlessly
onto the stage of the Paris Opera. This “On the Town” makes you forget that such contrasting sensibilities could ever be considered irreconcilable What’s surprising is how fluent the entire cast is in both the high and low languages they are required to speak. Start with Mr. Yazbeck as Gabey, the most unworldly of the three shipmates who invade New York. He’s a greener-than-alfalfa farm boy, so clumsy that he can’t say hello to a stranger without muffing it. But when he looks inward, to his lovelorn heart, he becomes a supremely eloquent dancer, a fusion of Astaire’s elegance and Kelly’s bounce. And he has a yearning voice to match, plied to swoony effect in ballads like the great “Lonely Town.” Throughout the show, which includes the dreamiest dream ballets I’ve seen in years, Mr. Bergasse maintains a rare feeling of idiosyncrasy in harmony. Similarly,
he’s captured the Robbins spirit, but stamped it with his own vivid signature. Women found themselves newly in charge of the home front during World War II, so it feels appropriate that the soul mates of Chip and Ozzie should be such exuberantly take-charge gals. As Hildy, the forthright taxi driver who hijacks Chip to her place, Alysha Umphress is a red-hot mama who sings double entendres with a prurience-proof, bebop gusto. As for Ms. Fairchild, whom Gabey falls for when he sees her picture as this month’s Miss Turnstiles, she looks and talks like the sugar-sweet girl next door that all-American servicemen once dreamed of. When she dances, though, she’s a goddess. The large supporting cast embraces both virtuoso comic shtick artists and a corps de ballet that seems to be dancing on air, even in dirty old Times Square. That’s partly because there’s always that music — ah, that music.
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Selena Coppock Caroline by Steve Ortlieb
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The timing I didn’t she realized NY and NJ. I jest of course (kinda, sorta). Coppack has the stage and trust myself more. I think of standupthis as was particularly but would have mystical would been performing stand up for eight years and her new like training a dog -if you get out there and you’re important because sightings of ), something result in name book, The New Rules For Blondes, launches in April. in December she’ll be good would confident happen inand my in control, the audience is with you. pronunciation But if you exude a sense of nervousness or you seem performing at IPlay career. confusion (Eva insecure, they’ll eat you alive. I’ve been doing standup America in Freehold. or Ava) she Were you “the funny one” growing up? for about eightmade years and even nowthe sometimes I’ll have V-NJ: So now you’ve decided a show where I can sense that certain people in the Venues-NJ: Caroline, something of a name for yourself lesser confusing I come from a very funny home and my older sister audience completely on board I want to thank you the Big Apple, was itaren’t an agent, of the two with was me and it Laurel is a comedian, too. So I wasn’t really ‘theinfunny makes me feel nervous, but I know to just plow through for agreeing to be my anofoffer or something else that preferable (Ava), one’ at home so much as Laurel and I spent a lot it and keep on going and eventually I’ll hit on a joke or “Comedian du jour” got you to LA? a quick trip to her time writing musicals in our bedrooms, choreographing reference that wins them over. for the December CR:Night It was a plane. IMDB.com page will strange dance numbers, and watching “Saturday issue of Venues NJ. I reveal her as having Live” since age 7. I think that my parents and oldest Is this a means to an end? “SNL”, sitcoms, head writer-have to tell you the V-NJ: I think I first recall seeing been credited in sister Emily are super hilarious, too. But yes, I’ve always what’s your goal? truth, often when I you on “The Drew Carey Show” (as well over 100 shows been a bit of a ham and really interested in comedy and see you on TV or read about you, I always a fellow Marine, I love the guy), which was and counting. For performing. I definitely don’t the think future of standup as aand means to an end picture the “Carolyn vs. Caroline” scene from a pretty big breakthrough show along shows and I think that comedians who do are pretty miserable “Curb Along Your Enthusiasm. ” So I guess my first those lines, did you do all the school linesproductions? of “Roseanne.” What are some of your some inside scoop people. 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He wasprofessional triggering theater my inner some in “Ignore Boston (atmake the Boston It Books/HarperCollins),Caroline which Iwill hope open up new America be will appearing at IPlay me and I’ll be drawn to you. ” He just Baked Theater--now gone) andgave in high school I became opportunities for me. It’s a collection of humorous V-NJ: in The Biggest Loser. How did that one on December 5th and here’sessays the link for me aninterested objective in forsinging, the scene too.which I wentwas, to college upstate celebrating and subverting the blonde stereotype, but happen? I didn’t feel you were in your tickets and more information. iplayamerica. “Humiliate yourself in front in of English Larry.” Easy, NY where I majored and Ididn’t do any of the it’s for readers of be all hair colors. in that you weren’t trying to com/special-event/caroline-rhea thought, but after five takes of him calling plays on campus; but I was in the onlyelement co-ed a cappella funny. 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San Marzano 31 E. Main Street 732-845-5400
Solo Bella 426 Chandler Road 732-961-0951
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Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi 21 S. Hope Chapel Road 732-367-3333
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Villa Soma 37 West Main Street 732-946-8857
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Pine Tavern Rt. 34 & Cottrell Rd. 732-727-5060
Middletown
Mezza Luna 357 Rt. 9 S 732-536-0207
Baja Fresh 500 Rt. 35 S 732-758-0058
Spargos Grille 130 Rt. 33 732-294-9992
Heavenly Ham Hwy 35 & S Union Sq. Mall 732-842-1115
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MJ’s 1005 Rt. 35 N 732-796-1400
Donovan’s Bar & Grill 1900 Rt. 70 732-657-0006
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Brioso’s 184-Rt. 9 N 732-617-1700
Luchento’s 520 Rt. 33 W 732-446-8500
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Ria Mar 25 Whitehead Ave. 732-257-1100
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Black Trumpet 7 Atlantic Ave. 732-449-4700
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Monday, Dec. 01 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football Tuesday, Dec. 02 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Dec. 03 MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Middletown – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Game On Thursday, Dec. 04 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Colts Neck Inn – Open Mic Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – NFL Football MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – NFL Football MJ’s / Tinton Falls – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football Friday, Dec. 05 Blue Moon - Crossfire Bum Rogers – Projex Band The Cabin – Upside Colts Neck Inn – Misguided La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Rich Genoval 7-10pm; Modern DJ’s @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – The Back Beat MJ’s / Neptune – Joe V MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Tim & Andy ‘n Joe River Rock – Steve Johnson Trio 4-7pm; The Event Horizon & DJ Adam @ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – Southern Steel Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Saturday, Dec. 06 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Bum Rogers – Matt Noffsinger Band The Cabin – Brian Kirk & The Jirks Colts Neck Inn – Take Five Fireside Grill – UFC 181 @ 10pm La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJ’s MJ’s / Middletown – Steve Devito & Tom MJ’s / Neptune – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Boys Meet Girl River Rock – Dr. Jameson Trio 3-7pm; UFC 181 @ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – DJ Zoltan Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Tommy’s / Brick – Trivia Night @ 8pm Sunday, Dec. 07 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Chapter House – NFL Football Ivy League – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football River Rock – DJ Matt 1-7pm Monday, Dec. 08 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football December 2014
Tuesday, Dec. 09 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Dec. 10 MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Middletown – Matt O’Ree MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Starland Ballroom – Jerrod Niemann Thursday, Dec. 11 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Colts Neck Inn - Open Mic Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – NFL Football MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – NFL Football MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Pine Tavern – NFL Football River Rock – DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm Friday, Dec. 12 Blue Moon – Tad Shaffer Third Degree Bum Rogers – Eddie Testa The Cabin – Phil Engel Band Colts Neck Inn – Santa Ray & Friends La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Joe V 7-10pm; Modern DJ’s @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – Shore Thing MJ’s / Neptune – Tim & Andy ‘n Joe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Ron Ossi River Rock – The Fever Duo 4-7pm; Funktion 11 & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm Ryan’s Pub – Kick Back Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Saturday, Dec. 13 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Bum Rogers – The Pickles The Cabin – Undercover Colts Neck Inn – Yazmatics La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJ’s MJ’s / Middletown – Rick Winow MJ’s / Neptune – T ‘n Lee MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Seth Tieger River Rock – Johnny Moon Duo 3-7pm; DJ Chris Craze @ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – DJ Sammy Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Tommy’s / Brick – Trivia Night @ 8pm Sunday, Dec. 14 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Chapter House – NFL Football Ivy League – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football River Rock – DJ Matt 1-7pm Monday, Dec. 15 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football Tuesday, Dec. 16 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls -
Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Dec. 17 Fireside Grill – Acoustic Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Middletown – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Thursday, Dec. 18 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Colts Neck Inn - Open Mic Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – NFL Football MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – NFL Football MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Pine Tavern – NFL Football River Rock – DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm Friday, Dec. 19 Blue Moon – No Name James Bum Rogers – Rock Bottom The Cabin – Steve Johnson Band Colts Neck Inn – Two River Band La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Clifton Brothers 7-10pm; Modern DJ’s @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – Magic Taxis MJ’s / Neptune – Ken & Mary Sue MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Martin Rivas River Rock – Professionals Duo 4-7pm; The Fuzzpops & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm Ryan’s Pub – Black Night Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Saturday, Dec. 20 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Bum Rogers – Mike Dalton The Cabin – 9 South Colts Neck Inn – Abster Farm La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJ’s MJ’s / Middletown – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Neptune – Wing It MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Rich Genoval River Rock – The Amused Duo 3-7pm; DJ Chris Craze @ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – Ronnie & the Engineers Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Tommy’s / Brick – Trivia Night @ 8pm Sunday, Dec. 21 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Chapter House – NFL Football Ivy League – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football River Rock – Brunch w/ Santa 10am – 2pm; DJ Matt 1-7pm Monday, Dec. 22 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football Tuesday, Dec. 23 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe
Wednesday, Dec. 24 MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Thursday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day Friday, Dec. 26 Blue Moon – Christopher Lambert Band Bum Rogers – Billy Hector The Cabin – Shorty Long Band La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Boys Meet Girl 7-10pm; Modern DJ’s @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – Andy & Joe MJ’s / Neptune – Ric & Ron MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karlus Trapp River Rock – Half- Brothers 4-7pm; Undisputed & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm Ryan’s Pub – Clever Con Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Saturday, Dec. 27 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Bum Rogers – Katfish Luci The Cabin – Tragic Remedy Colts Neck Inn – Joey La Riviera – Live Music Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJ’s MJ’s / Middletown – Ken & Mary Sue MJ’s / Neptune – Jody Joseph MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Melissa Chill & Rob Dye River Rock – Jay & Rob Duo 3-7pm; DJ Chris Craze @ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – TBA Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music Tommy’s / Brick – Trivia Night @ 8pm Sunday, Dec. 28 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Chapter House – NFL Football Ivy League – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football Monday, Dec. 29 Big Ed’s BBQ – NFL Football Pine Tavern – NFL Football Tuesday, Dec. 30 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Bum Rogers – NYE Party w/ Rock Bottom The Cabin – Eddie Testa Band MJ’s / Buttonwood – NYE Party w/ KJ Giuseppe River Rock – New Year’s Eve Bash 9pm – 3am
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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 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 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 River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar 1600 Rt. 70, Brick 732-840-1110 Riverwatch 799 Rt. 70, Brick 732-920-8900 Rosalita’s 180 Rt. 9 North, Marlboro 732-617-0099 Rugs & Riffy’s 493 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge 732-636-3747
Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 299 SpotswoodEnglishtown Rd Monroe Township (732) 251-1709 Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave, Rumson 732-933-9272 Shogun Legacy 1536 North Bay Ave., Toms River 732-286-9888 Shogun Legends 1969 Rt. 34 South, Wall 732-449-6696 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 Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park 732-502-0600 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/Red Bank 2 Bridge St., Red Bank 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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THEATER Friday, Dec. 05 Martina McBride
Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
Saturday, Dec. 06 Slipknot & Korn Izod Center E. Rutherford, NJ
Friday, Dec. 12 8th Annual Sinatra Birthday Bash Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
Friday, Dec. 12 Cher, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Prudential Center Newark, NJ
Saturday, Dec. 06 The Irish Tenors
State Theater New Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, Dec. 10 Jerrod Niemann Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 12 & 13 Sister Act State Theater New Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, Dec.17 A Christmas Carol Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
Thursday, Dec. 11 The Temptations & The Four Tops
State Theater New Brunswick, NJ
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Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
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Taj Mahal Bobby Vinton
Resorts Ebenezer – A Musical Christmas Carol
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Harrah’s Tom Arnold
Sunday, Dec. 21
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 05 & 06 Borgata Lewis Black
Caesars Air Supply
Saturday, Dec. 06
Monday, Dec. 22 Claridge The Nutcracker
Caesars Seth Meyers
Sunday, Dec. 28
Thursday, Dec. 11
Borgata DJ Tiestro
Harrah’s Paul Reiser
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With the holidays fast approaching, Family& Children’s Service (FCS), devastation brought Monmouth County’s oldest nonprofitThe social service agency, is askingon b for your help in granting the holiday wishes of and area children widespread has hadwhose an effec families are struggling financially and might not otherwise afford a in the region. Most individual mu holiday. The agency is seeking donations of toys, books and clothes, as their own relief centers, ben well as volunteers to help with its annual holiday giving drive,
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movement. Advanced planning and needed actions must be taken if we want our “hopes” to be fulfilled.
In our hospitality industry, we can hope that next year’s business
will be better than this past year’s. We can have a desire to improve
our food, our staff and our service in order to attract new and repeat
customers. But, unless we are proactive and intelligently plan and implement the actions required, our “hopes” will not be realized.
What: Operation Sleighbells Holiday Drive
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(Year Round) for Outdoor Patio BBQ from 1pm to 6pm Chicken • Ribs • Burgers • Steak
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Jazz and Blues Bistro
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Tommy’s Red Bank
Tommy’s Paramus
Red Bank, New Jersey (732) 212-1700
Paramus, New Jersey (201) 261-1380
2 Bridge Ave. @ The Galleria
Hours of Operation: RED BANK Sun - Tues 11am - 10pm; Wed - Sat 11am - 11pm
700 Paramus Park
Hours of Operation: BRICK
Hours of Operation: PARAMUS
Sun - Tues kitchen open from 11am - 10pm; Sun 12pm - 9pm; Mon - Th 11am - 10pm; Wed & Thurs 11am - 10:30 pm; Fri & Sat 11am - 11pm Fri & Sat 11am-11pm
Happy Hour
Food & Drink Specials All Week Long!
Special Offer Present this to your Server and receive a
FREE order of Our Award Winning Coal Fired Wings* (* Good with food purchase of $15 or more) $12 value
Cannot be combined with other offers. Dine in only. One coupon per table. Expiration 1/31/15.
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Mon – Fri 4pm – 7pm • Sat & Sun ALL Day
Cold Outside NEW! It’sWarm up with Tommy’s Seasonal Hot Drinks! Mulled Wine
Cabernet, Angry Orchards Cider, Honey, Orange Zest & Spices…Served HOT from the Crockpot!!!
Grandma’s Hot Cocoa Grand Marinier, Godiva Chocolate Liquor & Granny’s Hot Cocoa…mmm
The Frothed Pirate
RumChate, Captain Morgans, Myers Dark Rum, Topped with Whipped Cream
All $7 Each
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To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 •
www.venues-nj.com
December 2014