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Sports Bars Pro Sports Schedules Where to Watch All the Games Restaurant Profiles Local Band / Artist Profiles (NEW!) All That’s Beer Mixologist-of-the-Month Catering Dining Guide Comic Relief Happy Hours Local Entertainment Special Feature:

Spirited Holiday Drink Recipes 1

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Letter to Our Readers

The holiday season is upon us and that means a lot of house parties. You’ll probably be invited to many and you might even be planning to host one or two yourself. If so, there’s nothing like a signature cocktail or impressive holiday drink to pick up the tone of the party.

Our writers are presenting a number of spirited holiday drink recipes for your review in this issue’s main editorial feature. They’ve also given some ideas on accessories for your “personal pub.”

In the mood for a versatile and talented musical duo for a change in listening pace? Then check out the Jay N Rob Duo, a couple of entertaining guys who have been playing at local Central NJ venues for the past four years. Their musical influences, backgrounds, camaraderie, and sense of humor are present at each and every show. Learn more in this issue’s Band Profile.

Who’s behind the bar this month?

A woman who started out as a server and was asked by her njboss if she would njlike to “get behind theSbar.” She said yes, E N UE E N U E Sfound out she loves it and has built quite a following. Meet our Mixologist-ofthe-Month, Linda Connolly who splits nj nj her shifts E between P.J. Sweeney’s in N UES E N U E SBrick and Beach Tavern in Monmouth Beach.

Beer used to be simple. You asked your bartender or server for “a cold one”, then took a sip (or gulp) to quench your thirst. Things have changed. Today’s craft beer revolution has redefined how we now classify beers. But, what is a craft beer today? Take a moment to read the thoughts of “Bill the Brewer” in this month’s All That’s Beer feature.

Now, let our contributing writer Steve O. introduce you to a Jersey born comic who got into the business as a result of a nasty divorce. This politically incorrect laugh man has worked in the tri-state area for the past 15 years. Read more about Tim Belford in this month’s Comic Relief feature.

That’s it folks. Now go enjoy the season. On behalf of the entire staff at Venues NJ, we wish you all a happy, healthy & safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bob Byrne, Publisher

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Publisher’s Letter....................................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz..................................................................................6 Where To Watch All The Games Chart.............................................7 Pro Sports Schedules ...........................................................................8 Restaurant Profile................................................................................ 12 Band Profile: ......................................................................................... 14 Mixologist-of-the-Month ................................................................. 16 Libations................................................................................................. 16 Main Feature:........................................................................................ 18 Catering.................................................................................................. 20 BYOs......................................................................................................... 22 Two on the Aisle.................................................................................. 24 All That’s Beer........................................................................................ 25 Comic Relief .......................................................................................... 26 Dining Pleasures.................................................................................. 28 Happy Hours......................................................................................... 30 Where it’s happening! ....................................................................... 31 Concerts & Theater ............................................................................. 32 Plugged into AC................................................................................... 33 Venues NJ Cares................................................................................... 34 The Last Word....................................................................................... 34 Graphics & Design Daria Kenny-Little

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Thurs. Dec. 31ST

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with Event Horizon @ 10pm Make Your Dinner Reservations Soon!

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Select from Soups & Salads Seafood & Steaks “The Best Pizza in NJ” Specialty Burgers, Sandwiches & Wraps, Wings, Kids Menu… and more SCAN HERE to check out our complete menu and all event/activities @ River Rock December 2015

Thurs. Dec 24TH @ 9PM

Christmas Eve Happy Hour with DJ Jersey Joe 4pm – 7pm River Rock will be closed Christmas Day Wishing you & your families a Happy & Safe Holiday Season from the entire River Rock staff!

Watch ALL Games Sat., Dec. 12th NFL @ The Rock UFC #194

DAILY SPECIALS / ACTIVITIES

MON – Family Fun Monday – ½ price Pizza & Pitchers (soda or domestic beer) All Day; Kids entertainment in dining room w/ DJ Jersey Joe 5PM – 7PM TUES – Trivia & Game Night 7pm – 9pm WED – Ladies Night with discounted

food & drink menu/$10 Sangria pitchers

THURS – THURSDAY CLUB NIGHT with DJ JASON JANI w/ 50 CENT MILLER LITE POWER HOUR 9-10 & $3 SKYY DRINKS @ 9 PM FRI – Live Bands @ 9:30 PM SAT – CLUB NIGHT W/ DJ @ 10PM To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.venues-nj.com

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ABERDEEN Court Jester 732-566-6674 ASBURY PARK Cabana Club 732-988-4500 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS Twin Light Taphouse 732-872-1345 BELMAR 507 Main 732-681-6301 Boathouse 732-681-5221 Connolly Station 732-280-2220 BRICK Brickhouse 732-279-3743 Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645 P.J. Sweeney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub 732-202-6414 Quaker Steak & Lube 732-255-5823 River Rock 732-840-1110 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 BRIELLE Simko’s 732-528-9989 CLARKSBURG Clarksburg Inn 732-259-2558 CLIFFWOOD BEACH Blue Rock Cafe 732-583-7699 COLTS NECK Huddy’s 732-431-0194 EAST BRUNSWICK Brunswick Grove 732-254-0495 Gusto Grill 732-651-2737 Tilted Kilt 732-992-8532 EAST WINDSOR City Streets 732-426-9400 EDISON Quaker Steak & Lube 732-777-9464 FARMINGDALE Mulligan’s 732-938-6166 Woody’s 732-938-6404 FREEHOLD GameTime Bar & Grill 732-577-8200 HAZLET Park East 732-739-2002 HIGHLANDS Chubby Pickle 732-872-7000 The Claddagh 732-291-0099 Windansea 732-872-2266 HIGHTSTOWN Ground Round 609-448-0049 Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 HOWELL Chapter House 732-462-0056

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MATAWAN MJ’s Buttonwood 732-566-6220 MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700 MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709 NEPTUNE Clancy’s Tavern 732-776-6999 East Coast Cookery 732-922-0003 Headliner 732-775-6200

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WHERE TO WATCH ALL THE GAMES THIS MONTH VENUE #TV’S

Big Ed’s BBQ

DRINK SPECIALS DURING GAMES

APP SPECIALS DURING GAMES

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Happy Hour Domestic Pints

Special App Menu

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$2 Dom. Pts / $2.50 Miller Lt. Btls

HALF-TIME GIVEAWAYS ACTIVITIES Mon & Thurs - FREE 1/2 Rack Ribs NFL Jersey Raffle

732-583-2626

Blue Rock Café

Free Tailgate Party 11AM-Kickoff Always Something

732-583-7699

Brannigan’s $2 Domestic Mugs

.50c Wings

(732) 741-0224

The Cabin

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$2.50 Dom. Drafts/$3 Dom.Btls.

1/2 Price Pizza & Wings

Super Bowl Party Contest Tee Shirts

46

$2.25 Dom. Pts/$11 Buckets

.50c Wings/NFL Menu

Wings Contest NFL Jersey

(732) 462-3090

Club Maggie’s (732) 363-8125

Fireside Grill & Bar 47

$2.50 Coors Lt Btls. & Pts,

(732) 780-7900

Game Time Bar and Grill 23

$3 Bud lt. Drafts / $4 Craft Beer

$5 Bar Bites

$10 Mon. Bar Buffet Apparel & Swag / Gift Cards

(732) 577-5545

24 $2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls

Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

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$2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls

Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

MJ’s / Neptune

24

$2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls

Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

MJ’s / Spotswood

24

$2 Coors Lt Drafts

Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

18

$2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls

Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

MJ’s / Matawan (732) 566-6220

MJ’s / Middletown (732) 796-1400

(732) 918-9200

(732) 251-7400

MJ’s / Tinton Falls (732) 542-3131

The Park Tap & Grill 50+ (732) 739-2002

The Pine Tavern

$2.50 Miller Lt. Drafts/$5 House Vodka

Yes

1/2 Price Sushi Rolls (NY Giants) Jerseys, T-Shirts, etc.

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All Drinks 1/2 price (Sun.)

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Yes

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$2.50 Dom. Pts / $2 Green & Blue Shots

$3 Prem. Pretzels / $7 Sliders Jerseys, tkts & more

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$2.50 Dom. Pts / $2 Green & Blue Shots

$3 Prem. Pretzels / $7 Sliders Jerseys, tkts & more

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$2.50 Dom. Pts / $2 Green & Blue Shots

$3 Prem. Pretzels / $7 Sliders Jerseys, tkts & more

Yes

(732) 727-5060

P.J. Sweeney’s

Yes Weekly Giveaway

(732) 202-6414

Quaker Steak & Lube / Brick (732) 255-5823

Quaker Steak & Lube / Edison (732) 777-9464

Quaker Steak & Lube / Phillipsburg (908) 454-2900

River Rock Restaurant & Marina 49

Yes Yes

(732) 840-1110

Tommy’s Tavern + Tap 31

Dom. Beer Specials/$6 Sangria

$6 Tailgate Menu (Sun. Only)

(732) 842-5044

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GIANTS SUN, DEC 6 MON, DEC 14 SUN, DEC 20 SUN, DEC 27

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1:00 PM 8:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM

JETS

NY RANGERS

SUN, DEC 6 SUN, DEC 13 SAT, DEC 19 SUN, DEC 27

@ VS @ VS

NEW YORK TENNESSEE DALLAS NEW ENGLAND

1:00 PM 1:00 PM 8:25 PM 1:00 PM

@ VS VS VS

NEW ENGLAND BUFFALO ARIZONA WASHINGTON

4:25 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 8:25 PM

EAGLES SUN, DEC 6 SUN, DEC 13 SUN, DEC 20 SAT, DEC 26

BROOKLYN NETS

NY KNICKS WED, DEC 2 FRI, DEC 4 SAT, DEC 5 MON, DEC 7 WED, DEC 9 THU, DEC 10 SAT, DEC 12 WED, DEC 16 FRI, DEC 18 SAT, DEC 19 MON, DEC 21 WED, DEC 23 SAT, DEC 26 SUN, DEC 27 TUE, DEC 29

VS VS @ VS @ @ @ VS @ VS VS @ @ @ VS

PHILADELPHIA BROOKLYN MILWAUKEE DALLAS UTAH SACRAMENTO PORTLAND MINNESOTA PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ORLANDO CLEVELAND ATLANTA BOSTON DETROIT

7:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 10:30 PM 10:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

TUE, DEC 1 FRI, DEC 4 SUN, DEC 6 TUE, DEC 8 THU, DEC 10 SAT, DEC 12 MON, DEC 14 WED, DEC 16 FRI, DEC 18 SUN, DEC 20 MON, DEC 21 WED, DEC 23 SAT, DEC 26 MON, DEC 28 WED, DEC 30

VS @ VS VS VS VS VS VS @ VS @ VS VS @ @

PHOENIX NY KNICKS GOLDEN STATE HOUSTON PHILADELPHIA LOS ANGELES ORLANDO MIAMI INDIANA MINNESOTA CHICAGO DALLAS WASHINGTON MIAMI ORLANDO

@ VS VS @ @ @ VS @ @ VS VS @ @

NY ISLANDERS COLORADO OTTAWA VANCOUVER EDMONTON CALGARY EDMONTON MINNESOTA WINNIPEG WASHINGTON ANAHEIM NASHVILLE TAMPA BAY

8:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM NJ DEVILS 7:00 PM TUE, DEC 1 VS COLORADO 7:00 PM THU, DEC 3 @ CAROLINA 8:00 PM FRI, DEC 4 VS PHILADELPHIA 8:00 PM SUN, DEC 6 VS FLORIDA TUE, DEC 8 @ TORONTO FRI, DEC 11 VS DETROIT SUN, DEC 13 @ NY ISLANDERS TUE, DEC 15 @ BUFFALO THU, DEC 17 VS FLORIDA SAT, DEC 19 VS ANAHEIM SUN, DEC 20 @ BOSTON

NY ISLANDERS TUE, DEC 22 @ DETROIT WED, DEC 2 VS NY RANGERS 8:00 PM SAT, DEC 26 @ CAROLINA FRI, DEC 4 VS ST. LOUIS 7:30 PM TUE, DEC 29 VS CAROLINA SAT, DEC 5 @ OTTAWA 7:00 PM WED, DEC 30 @ OTTAWA TUE, DEC 8 @ PHILADELPHIA 7:00 PM SAT, DEC 12

@

COLUMBUS

7:00 PM

SUN, DEC 13

VS NEW JERSEY

5:00 PM

TUE, DEC 15

VS FLORIDA

7:00 PM

THU, DEC 17

@

COLORADO

9:00 PM

SAT, DEC 19

@

ARIZONA

9:00 PM

MON, DEC 21 VS ANAHEIM

7:00 PM

SUN, DEC 27

VS TORONTO

6:00 PM

TUE, DEC 29

@

TORONTO

7:00 PM

THU, DEC 31

@

BUFFALO

6:00 PM

Aldo vs. McGregor

Lawler vs. Condit

LIVE FROM MGM GRAND, LAS VEGAS

LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

UFC 194 Sat. DEC 12TH

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7:30 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 1:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 4:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM

WED, DEC 2 THU, DEC 3 SUN, DEC 6 WED, DEC 9 FRI, DEC 11 SAT, DEC 12 TUE, DEC 15 THU, DEC 17 FRI, DEC 18 SUN, DEC 20 TUE, DEC 22 MON, DEC 28 WED, DEC 30

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

UFC 195 Sat. JAN 2ND

on our 50 HDTV FLAT SCREENS 133 South Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro, NJ

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Watch Your Favorite Teams @ Fireside on our 50 HDTV FLAT SCREENS WATC H AL L NF L & CO LL EG E BO WL GA ME S @ FIR ES ID E on Our 50+ Large Flat Screen TV’s

All Major College Football Channels Available @ Fireside

WATCH ALL NBA GAMES

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MON-THURS NOON-7pm & FRI NOON-8pm

BAR ONLY

ASK OUR BARTENDERS about FIRESIDE’S NEW

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MONDAY - $3.50 Craft Beer Pints - ALL DAY TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT -

$2.50 Yuengling Pints • $4 Absolut Drinks

Prizes & Giveaways 8pm – close

8PM

Join Us…

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

OPEN BAR & BUFFET 9PM – MIDNIGHT $80 PP. BUFFET ONLY / CASH BAR 9PM – MIDNIGHT $30 PP. CATCH ALL RANGERS, DEVILS & ISLANDERS GAMES

BEER FLIGHTS

DAILY SPECIALS 7 Days A Week ½ Price Appetizers After 10pm

start at

@

Aldo vs. McGregor

UFC 194 Sat. DEC 12TH

LIVE FROM MGM GRAND, LAS VEGAS

WEDNESDAY–½ Price Appetizers - 8pm – close $2.50 Miller Lite

THURSDAY - ½ Price Wine by the Bottle All Night - $3 Corona Light 9pm – close

FRIDAY - Extended Happy Hour ‘til 8pm

Lawler vs. Condit

UFC 195 Sat. JAN 2ND LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

133 South Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro, NJ

Lunch & Dinner Specials Daily

732.780.7900

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

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BIG ED Home of the Bes

PIGSKINS & RIBS …PERFECT TOGETHER all sports all the time 36 TVs

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Special

ALL THE

Lunch Prices ALL Day Weekdays*

( *Excluding Fri. Nites, Sat. & Sun. (

Family Friendly Football Sundays w/Happy Hour Drinks & App Specials…and 36 HDTV Screens

MON & THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL FREE ½ Rack Baby Back Ribs @ Start of 3rd Qtr.

ALL SPORTS ALL THE TIME WATCH ALL MLB GAMES

Watch NHL Games @ Big Ed’s

Watch NHL GAMES @ Big Ed’s

Watch NBA Games @ Big Ed’s

F ull S ervice B ar O pens @ 11:30 am D aily w / S pecial D rink P rices D uring ALL G ames

732-583-2626

b i g e d s b b q . c o m Open for Lunch and Dinner - 7 Days A Week 10

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Holiday Gift Certificates Available

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H O P E N 7 D ay o u rs : s a We e k @ 1 1 :3 0 a LUNCH Mon –Fri til 3:30pm • Sa t & Sun til 2pm D IN N E R Mon-Thurs til 10pm • Fr i & Sat til 11pm • Sun til 9pm

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Big Ed’s will close early Christmas Eve and will close all day on Christmas.

We will reopen on Saturday Dec. 26TH On behalf of Big Ed & the Staff, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a very Happy Holiday season.

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It’s clean, fresh Italian in a hip atmosphere

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO 12

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It may not be located in Italy, but enjoying an authentically Italian meal at Tre restaurant in Freehold Borough, will certainly make you feel as though you have been transported there…magically.

From its Old World murals on painted cinderblocks to its polished concrete floors, brick ovens and polished industrial setting, to its imported mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes and authentically prepared Italian dishes, Tre is all about natural, all about flavor… all about Italy…all about family and friends…and you won’t need an airplane or a ship to get you there.

The eatery occupies a previously unused building which lay dormant for over 10 years, says, Rob Kash, who owns the restaurant with partners Joe Mosco and Dennis Tafuri.

The restaurant is brought to patrons by the same partnership that brought about Metropolitan Café in Freehold and Nonna’s and Rosalita’s Cantina, both in Marlboro.

Mosco and Kash’s partnership dates back to 1992 when they owned and operated Café Colore, in Freehold Township and 75 South, Freehold Borough.

“We wanted this design to depict an Old World theme, as if an old bakery was discovered in a warehouse. We created a polished industrial/natural table setting,” says Kash. “The surroundings are clean and pristine. Our walls are cinderblocks completely painted to look like old cinderblock. It’s clean, fresh Italian in a hip atmosphere.”

Murals, by artists from Ruglio and Rhone Decorative Painters, Red Bank, are painted in monochromatic color in red and black.

The eatery offers a casual Italian menu featuring the best fresh artisanal ingredients for its classically prepared dishes and uses an old world brick oven to prepare the authentic pizza of Italy. “ We use the highest quality freshest ingredients,” Kash says. “We fly our Buffalo mozzarella in from Italy and buy most of our produce from Beyond Organic Growers, Howell, where it is aeroponically grown with no soil, no pesticides and no GMO. It’s a more green way of growing. We patronize local growers and are trying to be ‘green conscious,’” he said, adding the restaurant does not serve bottled water but uses a high end water purification system, “Vivreau,” which he said is used at the White House.

The pizza is baked in an 800 degree oven.

Additionally, artisan handmade meats made by Salumeria Balesi, are served.

Fresh roasted peppers, fresh dough for pizzas and pasta which are made from scratch to order are all available.

Kash is so determined to offer natural foods, that To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.venues-nj.com

butter is even churned here.

The only dish that is not authentic is the specialty of the house, Chicken Parmigiana, comprised of a cutlet pounded into a 12 inch round very thin cutlet and served similar to a pizza with fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes. Patrons may add toppings similar to a pizza.

Other dishes include “Pasta Amatraciana” with spaghetti, pancetta onion and tomato; “Porchetta,” slow cooked pork loin wrapped in pork belly in the true Italian style and homemade gluten free pizza and gluten free pasta; Neapolitan-style pizza featuring an authentic margarita pie with buffalo mozzarella, San Mariano tomato, EVOO and locally grown basil. “It’s a light crispy dough crust, the authentic pizza of Italy,” he said.

Desserts are made “in-house” and include Tiramisu, Bread Pudding Cannoli and Flourless Chocolate Cake.

There are also daily specials and nightly chef specials.

Happy Hour happens every day from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with drink specials along with $5 white or classic pizzas.

The bar, off the dining room, opens to a beer garden by way of a garage door. It offers hi-top tables, counter seating, and a pizza bar where diners can see the brick ovens open flames.

Tre provides 15 large screen TVs for sports viewing. A bar menu includes sliders, traditional wings and Tuscan style chicken wings. The beer garden offers 16 beers on tap, and 20 beers in bottles. Additionally, a large selection of craft and local beers from small, local producers are available. Tre’s wine list includes over 100 wines, and over 20 by the glass. Picnic tables and seating is available on the covered porch with a fire pit, heaters and fans.

A mozzarella bar offers three different types of mozzarella, Burrata, (soft center), Buffalo, and traditional fresh. Patrons can choose sides such as Prosciutto di Parma.

Live rock and pop music is performed by duos Thursday through Saturday. Sunday brunch (al a carte) offers original Italian influenced items from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Tre can also cater private parties on location and off premises. Kash said children are welcome. “It’s all about family and friends,” he says. “We have a children’s menu but encourage the European ideal of dining and sharing with family. We have skee ball for the kids and young at heart alike as well as corn hole out on the beer garden.”

Kash says, Tre is a place for “serious foodies and people who just want to eat, to enjoy a fun time in a hip casual atmosphere while enjoying true quality food and drink options.” venues.nj December 2015

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For the last four years, the name Jay N Rob Duo has been on marquees throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. Jay Robinson and Rob Muller have been offering up their musical talents to many of New Jersey’s hottest spots. Jay Robinson (vocals, percussion/drums, guitar) and Robert Muller (guitar, vocals) are much more than two guys strumming out tunes that are heard on the radio. Their musical influences, backgrounds, comradery, and sense of humor are present at every show. “We play everything from classic to modern, slow to upbeat and everything inbetween.”

together as Jay N Rob Duo was in the winter of 2012 at Jack & Mikes Brickhouse in Brick, NJ. The duo still performs there every Thursday night. Rob Muller is also currently a member of the band Lifespeed, while Jay performs only duo or solo.

Jay and Rob both live in Ocean County, New Jersey, and have known each other for many years, but were a part of different bands. During the 1990’s, their bands performed on the same Jersey Shore circuit, where musicians get to know one another. In 2012, Rob approached Jay, who had retired from the scene in 2003, with the idea of collaboration. That is when the Jay N Rob Duo was formed.

Jay and Rob also bring a diverse taste in music to their partnership. When asked about their musical influences, Rob described his as shoegaze. Loosely, shoegaze music can be described as being a part of the alternative rock genre. Conversely, Jay has a more mainstream influence, citing bands like Van Halen, Ozzy, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as The Beatles, Elvis, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, etc.

There is no set playlist for the Jay N Rob Duo, basing their song choice on their audience and venue atmosphere. According to Jay, “We always play to what the crowd wants and we can go from mellow background music all the way up to a rock band sound and get people up and dancing. We can go from “Time After Time” to “Don’t Stop Believing” to “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. We also add in newer songs that you might not expect to hear from an acoustic duo, like “I Can’t Feel My Face When I’m With You”. We also throw in a little country, with some 60’s and 70’s”.

“About 4 years ago, Rob came to me and asked if I wanted to start up a duo. I had been retired from playing since 2003, but I told him if I would be interested, I only wanted to play 2 times a month. It is four years later and we’re playing at least 4 times a week and played 5 to 7 shows a week this past summer,” according to Jay.

“I’m not sure I could pick out one show in particular. I would say that the summer of 2015 was probably the most memorable summer of all time. We played almost 100 shows between Memorial Day and Labor Day”, said Jay. You can find the Jay N Rob Duo at Bar A in Belmar every Wednesday; Jack & Mike’s Brickhouse in Brick Twp. every Thursday; and weekends you can find them at places like River Rock in Brick, Club Maggie’s in Lakewood, Bum Rogers in Seaside Park and Baker’s Water Street in Toms River. This fall, they have added Woody’s in Farmingdale to their calendar.

Facebook.com/jayandrobduo Instagram.com/jayandrobduo Photos: Lori Widmer with L.A.M.B Photography, Instagram.com/Jayandrob

When asked about their most memorable experience playing together, neither could pinpoint just one. Rather, they did agree that there were many funny moments and truly enjoy playing together.

“It’s always fun when you get people up dancing, it’s fun when you get some drunks acting crazy. We had a guy bring us drinks Rob has been playing guitar since age 18 one time and he fell flat on his face into us. and a performing musician for over 20 years. We have also had some really great moments As for Jay, he started as a singer in local bands at some private parties,” says Rob. back in the ‘90’s. Their first performance 14

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A signature cocktail is a must at any holiday get-together. You can’t go wrong with these Gingerbread Martini Re-invent a favorite flavor of the holiday season into a tasty cocktail.

Carry the flavor even further by dipping martini glasses in ginger liqueur and crushed gingersnaps.

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Ginger liqueur Crushed gingersnaps 2 tablespoons ginger liqueur 2 tablespoons vanilla-citrus liqueur 1 1/2 tablespoons coffee-flavored rum 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons whipping cream 1 cup ice cubes Garnish: partially split vanilla bean brushed with liqueur and rolled in sugar (optional) PREPARATION Dip glass rims in ginger liqueur and crushed gingersnaps. Store glasses in freezer up to 2 days.

Stir together 2 Tbsp. ginger liqueur, vanilla-citrus liqueur, coffee-flavored rum, honey, and whipping cream in a cocktail shaker. Add ice cubes; cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds).

Strain into a chilled martini glass.

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Cherry Frost This refreshing drink is composed of black cherry liqueur, brandy, crushed ice, and then topped off with sparkling white wine.

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INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons black cherry liqueur 1 tablespoon brandy 1 cup crushed ice 4 tablespoons sparkling white wine Garnish: maraschino cherries (optional)

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Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds).

Strain into a Champagne flute, and top with sparkling white wine. Garnish, if desired.

Hot Buttered Rye This warm whiskey cocktail will keep you cozy on cold nights. Topped with a maple-cream mixture and fresh nutmeg, it may taste more like a dessert than a cocktail.

INGREDIENTS 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 cup rye whiskey 6 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons ginger liqueur Freshly grated nutmeg PREPARATION Beat heavy cream and maple syrup with an electric mixer at medium speed 2 minutes or until consistency

of softened butter. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours. Pour rye whiskey, hot water, and ginger liqueur into a 6-oz. heatproof cup.

Top with about 1/4 cup maple-cream mixture and freshly grated nutmeg.

Capital Eggnog Trim the tree and get in the holiday spirit with a cup of homemade eggnog.

INGREDIENTS 6 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 12 pasteurized egg yolks 2 cups sugar Praline or bourbon liqueur (optional) Freshly ground nutmeg Classic Holiday Green Bean Casserole PREPARATION Cook milk, heavy cream, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until steaming (about 150°). Reduce heat to low. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a large saucepan until smooth. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches at least 160° (about 25 minutes).

Whisk milk mixture into egg mixture.

Cool 30 minutes; transfer to a pitcher.

Cover and chill 3 to 24 hours. Pour desired amount of praline or bourbon liqueur into each glass, if desired. Top with eggnog. Sprinkle with freshly ground nutmeg.

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Frozen Cranberry Margaritas A mojito traditionally uses rum; here we use tequila instead, hence the fun title. Dip rims of glasses in lime juice and a mixture of equal parts kosher salt and sugar for a twist on saltrimmed glasses.

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Crafted from 18/8 stainless steel, the VIP Bar Tool Set includes strainer, citrus knife, stirrer, ice spoon, double-jigger measure and bottle opener. Tools and stand are wrapped with fine-stitched faux black leather.

Allavino UM702 Classic Wine Bottle Opener Perfect for serving holiday party guests who are wine enthusiasts, the Allavino UM702 Wine Opener Uncorking Machine allows you to easily uncork your bottle and spend more time enjoying your wine and your guests. It is made of zinc alloy and steel with a rich antique bronze finish and matching hardwood cherry finish handle and base. Its classic ornate design of grapevines and clusters of grapes bespeak a Napa Valley manor lifestyle. Set includes wine opener, metal bar support bracket, hardwood stand and handle.

Metrokane Stainless Steel Bullet Cocktail Shakers For those whose personal home decor is contemporary, these sleekly modern Metrokane Bullet Cocktail Shakers not only are functional, but will look beautiful on the bar. Available in 28-oz. and 18-oz., the shakers are made from polished 18/8-grade stainless steel and feature drip-free spout. Both are dishwasher safe and packaged in clear gift box.

Red Happy Hour Barware Set Red is an iconic holiday color, and this barware set fits right into Christmas decor as well as comes in handy when mixing up drinks for guests! The red five-piece barware set includes 18-oz shaker, bar spoon, cocktail strainer, tongs and jigger. Made from stainless steel with rubberized coating for a comfortable grip.

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Alluring Red Mosaic Champagne / Ice Bucket In keeping with the theme of read, this large stainless steel ice bucket surfaced with red and clear mosaic glass pattern can fit into various types of decor. The sturdy bucket holds a generous portion of ice and will fit any bottle.

You can also order the companion smaller stainless-steel ice bucket with stainless-steel tongs; so you can use (or give) a bucket for champagne while the other is filled with ice cubes for other holiday libations.

Art Glass and Stemware Whimsical, colorful and high-quality drinkware by artist Lolita Yancey will spark conversations and also show off part of your personality. There are dozens of designs for all kinds of folks and occasions. For Christmas, and for martini mavens, check out the Holiday Diva, Holiday Bouquet (also in Wine Glass) and Shop-A-Holiday (also in Wine Glass).

Your wine lovers will enjoy sipping from the Naughty and Nice, Snow Angels, O Christmas Tree, Holiday Greetings, Happy Holidays a, Elf Party, Holiday Wine (with Lolita’s own recipe), plus many holiday party ware items. Visit designsbylolita.com.

Liquor Holiday Gift Sets Right now, you can find your guests’ and giftee’s favorite liqueurs in beautiful holidaythemed gift boxes that often include two flutes and other goodies. Peruse your favorite liquor store. Or, for the more craft-minded, purchase his or her favorite bottle, then visit flea markets or second-hand stores to find decanters and unusual or antique stemware, as well as baskets, to create your own holiday cheer gift.

Finally, the staff at Venues NJ wishes you and yours a healthy, happy and joyous holiday season!

See you next year with our January/February 2016 issue!

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I was steeped in V-NJ: So do have a “real job” or is rejection, loneliness this itit was for you? to study improv comedy further and improv that and depression. I said really led me to standup. I did improv for years and TB:with Comedy it for me, it’s all I to myself “What better eventually I just got sick of working otherispeople, want to do and I need. which makes me sound like a total curmudgeon,allI know. time to follow my dream to make people Stand up is very tough. You have to be able to take laugh and pursue rejection. How’d you handle your first bomb, unless a career in standup you’re the one comic who’s never experienced that? comedy?” I started with open mikes and The rejection is definitely hard and it’s something that met Mike Marino and everyone -- even my comedy idols -- have experienced at we became instant some point. Early on I think that I wanted the audience friends. to like me, which can be dangerous territory, especially

Earlier this year I was introduced to Mike Marino and through that relationship I’ve been able to meet some very talented individuals. The subject of this month’s interview is Tim Belford. Tim, a Jersey born and bred comedian who’s been at this for over 15 years, has appeared all over the tri-state area and beyond. He’s been heard on The Howard Stern Show and Opie and Anthony.

His politically incorrect humor is drawing crowds that rival those of another politically for female comedians. You have to be confident and incorrect local comic who also happens to V-NJ: You’ve played all adly, Selena Coppack’s aBostonian and doesn’t feel entitled to be up there with the microphone and be running for president and I’m not talking the big clubs as well as understand that the only real teams to root for are in that took me a while to figure out -- how to just own about Mike. But that might be a story for numerous smaller venues. Any particular NY and NJ. I jest of course (kinda, sorta). Coppack has the stage and trust myself more. I think of standup as another day. stand out like for you after aalldog these been performing stand up for eight years memories and her new training -- if you get out there and you’re shows?

How about any particular venues? book, The New Rules For Blondes, launches in April. confident and in control, the audience is with you.

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The place wasme packed, the makes feel nervous, but I know to just plow through one’ at home so much as Laurel and I spent a lot of was insane & itArtie the and eventually I’ll hit on a joke or and was keepone on of going Tim time Belford: Steve whatingot into crowd writing musicals our me bedrooms, choreographing reference that wins them over.: Got any thoughts on where you nicest people I ever met in my life.

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Live” since age 7. I think that my parents andwas oldest Is this a means to an end? “SNL”, sitcoms, head writer-Manasquan where I met a girl I ended up sister Emily are super hilarious, too. But yes, I’ve always what’s your goal?

TB: In five years I will be touring the country, seeing for three been a bit of a ham and really interested in comedy andyears. After the show we went for a drive and I parked down by the selling out major venues and starring in my performing.

I definitely don’t think of standup as a means to an end beach. We were making out and I asked own sitcom called “Healthnutz” based on and I think that comedians who do are pretty miserable Along those lines, did you do all the school herproductions? if she wanted to go in the back seat. my experience as a nutritional consultant people. It has to be its own else of you’re crazy out I can & lifereward coach. Ifornone that works Where’d you grow up? Or rather, if you’re likewanted Sheanything said no she to stay the front to do this in thing.

But as always far as my goal, mine is pretty fall back on hobbies like drawing me, where were you raised? seat with me. (Ba-da-bum!!) realfor bright broad: Not I’d like my comedy (performance, writing) mustaches on billboard faces. but she was a lovely girl. to pay for my life. I don’t know exactly how that will I grew up outside of Boston and I did all of the school shake out, but I’d like my job to be what I love do, on in the V-NJ: What do you havetogoing plays growing up -- I absolutely loved performing andanyone V-NJ: Would fromisyour which writepast andbe perform comedy.

I have a book NY/NJ area for the next few months? the excitement of rehearsing and beingsurprised in shows.atI what did you’re doingout now? coming in April (The New Rules for Blondes, from some professional theater in Boston (at the Boston It Books/HarperCollins), which I hope will open up new TB: No,I Ibecame don’t think anyone from my past TB: Over the next few months I will be Baked Theater--now gone) and in high school opportunities for me. It’s a collection of humorous essays doing what I love, gigging like a machine interested in singing, too. I went to college in be upstate would surprised atcelebrating what I’m doing and now. subverting the blonde stereotype, but all over the tri-state area and putting NY where I majored in English and didn’t the theyit’s In do factany I’mofsure somehow expected for readers of all hair colors. plays on campus; but I was in the only co-ed cappella it... In ahigh school I was involved in theater smiles on people’s faces! group on campus (the Hamilton Collegeand Hamiltones) comedy talent shows. I was also voted For more info on Tim check out his website and the improv troupe. After school I moved to Chicago class clown and in life I just never stopped at comediantimbelford.com. joking so I doubt anyone’s surprised.

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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

Court Jester

101 Main Street 609-426-9345

GameTime Bar & Grill

Villa Soma

110 Schanck Rd 732-577-8200

Market Yard Grille

18 E. Main Street…732-431-3220

Metropolitan Café

8 E. Main Street 732-780-9400

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Burlew’s Seafood & Steak

59 West Front Street 732-497-0500

McDonagh’s

2 West Front Street 732-264-0999

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

105 Academy Street 732-938-6404

FORDS

Surf Taco

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

Bay Ave. Trattoria

Klein’s

708 River Road…732-681-1177

Solo Bella

LITTLE SILVER

300 Shore Drive 732-708-0000

Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern

Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi

Bahr’s Landing

2 Bay Ave.…732-872-1245

FARMINGDALE

703 Belmar Plaza 732-280-7501

JACKSON

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

ASBURY PARK

808 Fifth Ave.…732-774-2200

Park 33

618 Park Ave.…732-761-1300

COLTS NECK

800 Ocean Avenue 732-775-7776

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River Rock

1600 Rt. 70…732-840-1110

40 First Ave…732-291-1377

Posillipos

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ABERDEEN

HOLMDEL

37 West Main Street 732-946-8857

HOWELL

Chapter House

1454 Rt. 9 S…732-462-0056

Ivy League

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

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Sickles

Village Bistro

151 Markham Place 732-450-0444

LONG BRANCH

Draft House

100 Brighton Ave. 732-272-1598

Dino’s

444 Ocean Blvd. N 732-923-0033

Jack’s

149 Brighton Ave. 732-870-8800

Pearl of the Sea

46 S. Broadway 732-263-1050

McLoone’s Pier House 1 Ocean Ave 732-923-1006

The Mix

71 Brighton Ave 732-923-9100

Wine Loft

32 Laird Street…732-222-7770

MANALAPAN

Mezza Luna

357 Rt. 9 S…732-536-0207

Spargos Grille

130 Rt. 33…732-294-9992

The Sycamore Grille @ Knob Hill

1 Shinnecock Drive 732-792-9909

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MANCHESTER

Donovan’s Bar & Grill 1900 Rt. 70 732-657-0006

MARLBORO

Brioso’s

184-Rt. 9 N 732-617-1700

Nonna’s

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

New Corner

NEPTUNE

1647 Rt. 35 N…732-531-7555

22 E. Front Street 732-530-1007

Kelly’s Tavern

Savanna

MJ’s 3205 Rt. 66…732-918-9700

Siam Garden

Don Chuchos

43 Rt. 35 S…732-775-9517

Pete & Elda’s

In the Galleria 732-224-1233

OLD BRIDGE

Sogno

96 Woodland Ave.…732-774-6010

A Tavola

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

Big Ed’s BBQ

Zebu

305 Hwy 34 Na…732-583-2626

Café Luna

74 Main St 732-566-0267

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

Bart’s

Pine Tavern

MJ’s Buttonwood Manor

Salsarita’s

Hwy 34…732-583-9700

La Riviera

PT. PLEASANT

709 Arnold Ave 732-295-0709

Mediterranean Chateau

Jenks Pavilion

MIDDLETOWN

Baja Fresh

500 Rt. 35 S 732-758-0058

Heavenly Ham

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

MJ’s

1005 Rt. 35 N 732-796-1400

Neelam

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

MILLSTONE

Russo’s on 33 520 Rt. 33 W 732-446-4800

MONROE

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 299 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd (732) 251-1709 December 2015

RUMSON 1 First Street 732-747-8396

709

113 Main Street 732-566-8400

20 Broad Street 732-936-9330

Barnacle Bill’s

3843 Rt. 9 N…732-591-0333

Frankie’s

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

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

3679 Rt. 9 N…732-965-5490

Café 34

69 Broad Street 732-747-6969

3857 Hwy 516…732-607-1115

Benvenuti

MATAWAN

845 Hwy 34 732-566-6220

10 Bridge Ave 732-741-6333

Molly Maguire’s Black Point Inn

132 East River Road 732-530-2882

Salt Creek Grille

414Rt. 35 S…732-892-6000 300 Ocean Ave, 732-899-0569

Martell’s Lobster House 308-310 Boardwalk 732-892-0131

RED BANK

4 Bingham Ave. 732-933-9272

Dublin House

30 Monmouth Street 732-747-6699

La Pastaria

6 Linden Place 732-224-8699

Melting Pot

2 Bridge Ave 732-219-0090

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SPRING LAKE

Black Trumpet 7 Atlantic Ave. 732-449-4700

The Mill

101 Old Mill Road 732-449-1800

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

TINTON FALLS

Applebee’s

14 Park Road 732-935-1158

MJ’s

1213 Sycamore Ave. 732-542-3131

TOMS RIVER

Shogun Legacy

1536North Bay Ave. 732-286-9888

UNION BEACH

Piero’s

Applebee’s

SEA GIRT

WALL

2007 Hwy 35 732-280-3676

Rod’s

Four Winds

SEASIDE PARK

Shogun Legends

Buona Sera

10 W. Front 732-741-2882

25 Whitehead Ave. 732-257-1100

1 E. Church Street 732-976-1300

Woody’s Grille

Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House 2207 SW Central Ave. 732-830-2770

The Downtown Street

SOUTH RIVER

Ria Mar

1411 Rt. 36 732-264-5222

Basil T’s

50 Maple Street 732-530-5858

117 N. Broadway 732-721-6812

SEA BRIGHT

597 Washington Blvd.

732-449-2020

183 Riverside Ave 732-842-5990

Landmark Tavern & Cafe

SHREWSBURY

CJ McLoone’s

560 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-758-0800

Fuji

Rt. 35 & Treasure Is. Plaza 732-544-8828

Shadowbrook

1 Obre Place…732-747-0200

1310 Jefferson Ave. 732-223-9579 1969 Rt. 34 South 732-449-6696

WOODBRIDGE

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

Chris Michaels

40 Oakwood Ave. 732-634-5355

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

SOUTH AMBOY

Blue Moon

114 S. Broadway 732-525-0014 To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.venues-nj.com

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10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close Quaker Steak & Lube (Edison) 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — Rosalita’s 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 1pm - 7pm Sunsets 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 4pm Surf Taco (Jackson) 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — Tavern on the Lake 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 12N - 5pm Tilted Kilt 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm —

9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close — — Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — (Brick) ALL DAY Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — (Red Bank) ALL DAY The Sycamore Grille 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — TRE Restaurant 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close Twin Light Taphouse 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — Windansea 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm — Wine Loft 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 30

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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 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 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 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 MCLOONES @ FAVORITES 3 Lafayette Rd., Fords 732-512-5025 MCLOONE’S PIER HOUSE 1 Ocean Pl., Long Branch 732-923-1006 METROPOLITAN CAFÉ 8 E. Main St., Freehold 732-780-9400 MEDITERRANEAN CHATEAU 27 Freneau Ave. (Rt. 79),Matawan 732-780-9400 MJ’S MIDDLETOWN 1005 Hwy 35N, Middletown 732-796-1400

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MJ’S NEPTUNE 3205 Rt. 66, Neptu 732-918-9700 MJ’S TINTON FAL 1213 Sycamore Av 732-542-3131 Molly Maguire’s 132 East River Roa 732-530-2882 NONNA’S 190 Rt. 9N, Marlbo 732-536-9050 OFF THE HOOK 1 Navesink Ave., H 732-872-2006 ON THE DECK 2 Simon Lake Dr., Atlantic Highland 732-872-1424 PARK 33 618 Park Ave, Free 732-761-1300 PINE TAVERN 154 Rt. 34N, Old B 732-727-5060 PK’S SHAMROCK 415 18th Ave., Bel 732-681-3111 PARK EAST 3352 Rt. 35S., Haz 732-739-2002 PRIME 34 1212 Rt. 34S., Abe 732-441-9663 RIVER ROCK REST & MARINA BAR 1600 Rt. 70, Brick 732-840-1110 ROSALITA’S 180 Rt. 9 North, M 732-617-0099 RUSSO’S ON 33 520 Rt. 33 W, Mills 732-446-4800 RYAN’S PUB & SP 299 Spotswood-E Monroe Township (732) 251-1709 SALT CREEK GRILL 4 Bingham Ave, R 732-933-9272 SHOGUN LEGACY 1536 North Bay A 732-286-9888 SHOGUN LEGEND 1969 Rt. 34 South 732-449-6696 ST. STEPHEN’S GR 2031 Rt. 71, Sprin 732-449-2636 SUNSETS 302 S. Concourse 732-775-9911 SURF TACO / JACK 21 S. Hope Chape 732-364-8226 TAVERN ON THE L 101 Main St., High 609-426-9345 THE STONE PONY 913 Ocean Ave., A 732-502-0600 THE SYCAMORE G 1 Shinnecock, Ma 732-792-7722 TILTED KILT Rt. 18 South, East 732-992-8532 TIM MCLOONE’S 1200 Ocean Ave, A 732-744-1400 TOMMY’S COAL F /BRICK 515 Rt. 70, Brick 732-262-5180 TOMMY’S COAL F /RED BANK 2 Bridge St., Red B 732-212-1700 TRE RESTAURANT 611 Park Ave., Fre 732-751-4422 SALTWATER BEAC 1200 Ocean Ave, A 732-744-1400 TWIN LIGHT TAPH 128 Bay Ave., High 732-872-1345 WINDANSEA 56 Shrewsbury Av 732-872-2266 WINE LOFT 32 Laird St., Long 732-222-7770

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TRE – Live Music SUNDAY, DEC. 13 Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm TUESDAY, DEC. 15 Blue Rock – 80’s Night w/ DJ Sway Fireside Grill – Trivia Night @ 8pm MJs / Matawan – Trivia Night MJs / Neptune – Trivia Night River Rock – Trivia & Game Night 7-9pm; DJ Q @ 9pm P. J. Sweeney’s – World Tavern Poker @ 7pm WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 The Cabin – Dinner with Santa @ 5pm Game Time Bar & Grill – World Tavern Poker MJs / Matawan – Karaoke MJs / Neptune – Sing Along w/ Shawn Mars MJs Tinton Falls – Trivia Night River Rock – DJ Adam @ 9pm THURSDAY, DEC. 17 Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Blue Rock – Live DJ The Cabin – Ugly Sweater Party 6-9pm w/ Rated R Band Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJs / Matawan – MJs / Middletown – Karaoke Metropolitan Café – Live DJ River Rock – DJ Jersey Joe 4-9pm; DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm Rosalita’s – Live Music TRE – Live Music FRIDAY, DEC. 18 Blue Moon – Live Music Blue Rock – Live Bands The Cabin – NRG 5:30-8:30pm; Moondoggie @ 10pm Colts Neck Inn – Let’s Be Frank La Riviera – Live Music / DJ Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJs / Matawan – DJs MJs / Neptune – DJs MJs / Spotswood – DJs Metropolitan Café – Live DJ River Rock - Funktion 11 & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm Rosalita’s – Live Music P. J. Sweeney’s – Live DJs TRE – Live Music SATURDAY, DEC. 19 Blue Rock – Live Bands The Cabin – Undercover @ 10pm Colts Neck Inn – Timepiece Game Time Bar & Grill – Jimmy & The Parrots La Riviera – Live Music / DJ Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJs / Matawan – DJs MJs / Middletown – DJs

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Monday, Dec. 21 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Personal Responsibility Moral, legal or mental accountability; reliable, trustworthy; able to answer for ones conduct or obligations.

It’s the end-of-year holiday season. Time to get together with friends and family to celebrate the happenings of the past year and to look forward to the events of the coming year. This is truly a time for fun and social activities. But, it can easily turn into a nightmare.

While celebration and “good cheer” are certainly part of the end of year activities, a call for personally responsibility is a must.

As we all realize, it is too easy to overdo when at a party and celebrate to excess. We all must remember Rule # 1: DON’T DRINK & DRIVE.

As a consumer or “party go-er” this is paramount, not only this time of year, but always. If you plan to party to excess, or think you might, plan ahead … arrange in advance for a designated driver, a taxi or an Uber.

Head over to the Asbury Park boardwalk’s Grand Arcade (located in the Convention Hall) and make a fun holiday craft to take home, and visit with Santa! There is a $3 donation OR you can bring a nonperishable food item(s) for donations which goes to local charity Move For Hunger, helping families in need this holiday season. Limit one craft/toy per child.

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Kids Toy Making & Food Drive

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December 17 & 18, 2015; 12 Noon – 2pm

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The Grand Arcade (Convention Hall), Asbury Park

Contact: Move For Hunger

814 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, NJ (732) 774-0521

or The Grand Arcade (732) 897-6500

As a proprietor or owner of a venue where a holiday party is taking place, you too have both a personal and business responsibility.

Make certain your staff (both bartenders & servers) are trained and understand the importance of recognizing a patron who may have been over-served or “had too much already.” Your business might depend on it!

According to the NHTSA, over 1.5 million people are arrested annually in the U.S. for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The results of such arrests and convictions can cause severe financial hardships including loss of license, legal costs, serious fines, insurance surcharges, possible loss of a job and even jail time. All this could cost you up to $15,000 - $20,000. So do not take it lightly. It’s not a laughing matter!

So, enjoy the end-of-year holiday celebrations, have fun, but take personal responsibility … DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.

About Move For Hunger: As you may be aware, many people throw out a good deal of “stuff” when they move. Unfortunately, a lot of this “stuff” is food that could be delivered to a family in need rather than thrown away. That’s where we come in …. by teaming up with relocation companies across the country, Move For Hunger is creating one of the nation’s largest year-round service programs. Our movers offer to pick up the unwanted, non-perishable food items from those who are moving and deliver it to their local food banks.

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