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Live Music Saturdays 11/1 Predator Dub Assassins 11/8 Matt O’Ree 11/22 Kevin Hildebrandt 11/29 Predator Dub Assassins

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Letter to Our Readers

As the holiday season approaches and we gather with family and friends to enjoy meals, libations and companionship, take a moment to think of the thousands in our region who are deprived of these festivities. Our editor has taken this timely opportunity to speak to you about the altruistic food-based organizations in our communities that help these folks, but, at the same time need your help. Take a few moments to learn about these charitable groups, and then let your hearts respond accordingly.

Enjoy Buffalo wings? How about old cars, trucks and motorcycles? Well, if you want to “start your engines” and, at the same time fill up on some delicious food, stop

by Quaker Steak & Lube. This unique restaurant, which opened in Brick two years ago, will dazzle you with its unusual décor and its fabulous selection of “heated” sauces to accompany your wings. Read more in this issue’s Restaurant Profile feature.

Most of us enjoy cover music, but occasionally like to listen to some inspiring original sounds. Here’s a local band that can “kick it” with both. Creeptones is a group that started in a garage in Toms River five years ago. The band has quickly grown in popularity, releasing its first album in 2012 and finishing ninth out of 12,000 in a recent “Battle of the Bands” held at the Hard Rock Café. Learn more about Creeptones in this issue’s Band Profile.

Next, meet a young woman who “loves kids and always has”. Amanda Cimo is a bartender at Surf Taco in Jackson working five shifts a week. In addition, she is going to school studying for a career in nursing. Amanda’s goal is to eventually work in the field of pediatric nursing. Her caring for “little ones” can be seen in the smiles she emits as she serves her customers as bartender.

Our contributing writer Steve O introduces us to a standup comic who is about to become an overnight success after only 30 years in the business. Meet Vic Dibitetto, comedian and movie star (Mall Cop 2) who has also achieved over 23 million views on his social media videos. Take a moment to read Steve’s interview with this very interesting personality.

Okay, hopefully this issue will provide you with timely information allowing you to get out and enjoy yourselves, while, at the same time, provided some food for thought.

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In This Issue:

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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 BYO Restaurants................................................................................22 Two on the Aisle...............................................................................24 Comic Relief........................................................................................26 Dining Pleasures...............................................................................28 Happy Hours......................................................................................30 Where it’s happening! ....................................................................31 Concerts & Theater...........................................................................32 Plugged into AC................................................................................33 Venues Cares......................................................................................34 The Last Word....................................................................................34 Graphics & Design Daria Kenny

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darialittle@gmail.com

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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 Brewster’s Pub 732-448-2258 City Streets 732-426-9400 EDISON Quaker Steak & Lube 732-777-9464 FARMINGDALE Mulligan’s 732-938-6166 Woody’s 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 Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 HOWELL Chapter House 732-462-0056 Ivy League 732-370-2206 JACKSON Surf Taco 732-364-8226

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Start your engines – and fulfill your hunger!

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO

It’s all about the Buffalo wings and the fabulous selection of “heated” sauces at Quaker Steak & Lube.

Well… that, and the cars, trucks, motor cycles, and some of the most unique restaurant décor you’re likely to encounter in our region.

Many travel just to indulge in the tempting Buffalo wings served up here that have won numerous awards, including “Fan Favorite” at the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York. But, part of the charm of this destination eatery includes keeping the spirit alive of those who envisioned this establishment whose history goes back to Sharon, Pennsylvania in 1974 where Quaker Steak & Lube was founded.

While others were dealing with long lines during the gas crisis in the 1970s, George “Jig” Warren III and Gary “Moe” Meszaros, were on a mission to find a home to preserve the culture of those old gas stations and high-powered muscle cars. And as they achieved their mission, Quaker Steak & Lube gave old muscle cars a permanent home, and great food to go along with them.

The business made its home in New Jersey two years ago with its Brick location, which just celebrated its second anniversary, according to Nelson Gonzalez, marketing manager for the franchise. A second location opened in Edison in April, and a third location found a home in Pohatcong in August.

And keeping to its origins, rescuing classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles remains an integral part of the culture of this business where those vehicles find a welcoming home to hang their metal, whether it be on an inside wall or ceiling or an outdoor roof.

The Brick eatery offers the perfect venue for evening or weekend game viewing on any one of 35 TVs scat-

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tered throughout the restaurant and bar. There is even one on the floor in the lobby.

Patrons can dine on menu selections that include, juicy, thick Angus burgers, tender Angus steaks, sandwiches, healthy salads and nachos and tacos and, of course, those amazing wings.

Quaker Steak & Lube takes its wing-eating seriously.

Buffalo wings are served as your choice of bone-in, grilled boneless and breaded boneless with a selection of 25 sauces. The menu offers a “Wing-o-Meter” indicating the “heat” of each sauce. Beginning with Mild, such as “Asian,” or “Dusted Chipotle BBQ,” then moves to Medium such as, “Thai ‘R’ Cracker” or “Lube’s Sriracha,” then to Hot with “Supercharged,” or “Buckeye BBQ.” Finally, move up to Insane, with “Atomic” and “Triple Atomic,” which is described as, “Guts, Glory,

Pain.” You’ll need to sign a waiver if you take the challenge and eat six Triple Atomics. Do it and earn a place on the “Wall of Flame.”

Burgers are plentiful and include the Lubeburger®, topped with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon and The Lube®’s hot sauce, melted American cheese with Bleu Cheese dip aside.

Sirloin and rib-eye steaks, salmon, shrimp and chicken dishes, healthy salads and gluten-free and even fried pickles, are also on the mouthwatering menu.

Depending on your mood, you can chose from the “Handlebar” room which brings you back to a time when “Easy Rider” ruled, with its motorcycle memorabilia lining the walls and a genuine chrome and metal spinning motorcycle hanging from the ceiling.

If auto racing is your

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thing, settle down in “Thunder Alley,” where it’s all about NASCAR -- minus the tracks. NASCAR memorabilia will greet you as you enter and partake in your

racing fare at your choice of tables and chairs or booths.

Maybe you’d prefer to dine in the company of a Corvette. You will find yourself at home in the “Vette” room. Dine amid scenery where an upside down Corvette will be your dining companion.

Enjoy dining on the outdoor patio at all locations, open all year long. In the colder months the outdoor venue transforms into a cozy warm setting with its turbo heating equipment, according to Gonzalez.

Happy Hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and every night from 10:00 pm

to close. “Trivia Nights,” “All-U-Can-Eat Nights,” and Game Day Football specials are also on tap, along with $5 appetizers and drink specials.

This family-oriented eatery also offers special kids menus (every kids meal comes with a kid car), as well as a Kids Club. Video games in the lobby will also welcome the youngsters.

Gonzalez sums up the philosophy at Quaker Steak & Lube, “Our goal is to make sure our guests are taken care of any way we can with a great atmosphere, excellent food and top notch service.”

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Providing a highly unique sound that started in a garage in Toms River, Creeptones can kick it with covers and great original music alike.

The band started five years ago, and consists of Carmine Stoppiello on rhythm guitar, Will Hernandez on bass, Johnny Vines on lead guitar and Tommy Cirillo on drums.

Stoppiello and Hernandez met in high school and when they couldn’t find a drummer they brought in Cirillo, Stoppiello’s brother.

They then brought in Vines, who used to play drums with Stoppiello before Creeptones started, to round out the band.

One of the most important members of the group doesn’t even play with them, though he is responsible for their name and image. Nico Lucido, who used to play bass with Stoppiello when the band was in its infancy, had said the music had a certain creep to it and the name was born. Though he lives in Florida, he continues to provide the unique visuals for stickers, posters and its website that complements the music perfectly.

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The past few years have seen the band hit some pretty big milestones. In 2012 it released its first album, “The Creep Is Born,”

Even though the members are young, Cirillo graduated high school last year and Vines is currently in a Masters program at Temple University, it’s The Beatles who have had one of the biggest influences on the band. “When we play live it was about the performance.

There’s not a lot of gimmicks,” says Stoppiello. “We’re not the type of band that’s jumping around and really in your face, we

which is currently available on iTunes and Amazon; and last year Creeptones entered a global battle of the bands hosted

by The Hard Rock Café in which it finished ninth out of 12,000.

This past summer the band played the Soulsational Music Festival in Bayville, its first time performing on a stage that big with major sound gear and a professional sound engineer.

let the music speak for itself.”

For more modern bands they look up to Radiohead, especially they way they keep reinventing t h e m s e lve s and the genre and their distribution m o d e l s including their album In Rainbows which was a play-what-you-want album. Throw in a pinch of Cage The Elephant and you have a recipe for a really unique brew.

It’s not just their sound either as the guys are working on new and creative ways of distributing their music that takes advantage of apps and smartphones.

While the guys have primarily focused on originals for the five years they have been together, Creeptones has started to add covers to its repertoire, allowing the band to play more gigs and reach an even bigger audience and supplement more income to put towards its original projects.

Thanks to that, Creeptones are working on putting out another album some time in 2015.

Kitchen in Orange in November and while it remains just a local band right now, the musicians are currently saving up to purchase a touring vehicle that will allow them easier access to New York City and Philadelphia. Until then, they’ll keep honing their sound and working on setting themselves apart from everyone else. “We definitely try to have a good time no matter what the situation is, whether there is one person there or 1,000,” declares Stoppiello. “We are doing our best to provide something exciting every time we go out and play. And we have plans to do things differently.

And when people do hear about us and do see us they’ll walk away knowing they saw something different and that they’ll want to come back.”

To hear samples of their music, see show schedules and catch up on the latest news check out creeptones.com and like them on facebook at facebook.com/ creeptones.

Creeptones has four shows booked at The Sawmill in Seaside Heights and another at Hat City

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by CLARE MARIE CELANO

Bartender Amanda Cimo is building a career in the nursing field but says she will keep her bartending skills sharp, even after she begins her nursing career.

Cimo has tended bar at Surf Taco in Jackson for a little over four years, beginning as server, then moving to waitress and now bartender. Although she enjoys both day and night shifts she prefers the nights at Surf Taco where the excitement is high, the music is going and the pace is faster than day time work.

The Toms River resident is currently working on a bachelor’s of nursing at Kean University and is excited about becoming a nurse. Her studies include courses such as nursing theory, issues and trends in nursing and medical terminology. Her

goal is to eventually work in the field of pediatric nursing.

“I love kids,” Cimo says. “I always have.”

Cimo started out on a path in teaching, earned her associates degree in liberal arts at Ocean County Community College, and then changed her career path to nursing. “I have always had a passion for nursing,” she admits.

In addition to her bartending and studies, Cimo volunteers at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Toms River where she helps nurses care for the sick children and plays therapeutic types of games and interacts with them.

Although working with ill youngsters can sometime be very tough, Cimo says it is very satisfying and rewarding to her. “I love making the children smile and helping them to feel better,” she relates.

Caring for the little ones is also a wonderful stepping stone to her career as a pediatric nurse.

“It is a good feeling to be able to help a sick child and give back something to him or her. They have a lot going on and a lot to deal with,” she says.

Working in the medical profession is going to work out with Cimo who says her fiancé Greg is currently a student at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, studying to work in the field of specialized surgery.

“We support each other completely with our studies and our work,” she says. The couple is looking forward to working in the same profession.

And Cimo will always be able to deliver those smiles as a bartender.

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INGREDIENTS: • 2 ounces vanilla vodka • 2 ounces white crème de cacao • 1/4 cup heavy cream • 1.5 tablespoons of pumpkin puree (pie mix) • 1 dash of ground nutmeg (for garnish) • Powdered graham cracker (for the rim) PREPARATION: Rim two martini glasses with crushed graham cracker. Fill a shaker with ice and add the vodka, crème de cacao, cream and pumpkin puree. Shake well until it’s chilled.

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Soul Food!

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According to Carlos M. Rodriguez, Executive Director, FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (FBMOC), the FoodBank provides emergency food and other services to approximately 131,600 people – that’s one out of 10 residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Clients who visit its network of more than 300 feeding programs report that their income is too low to meet their most basic needs of food, rent, utilities and healthcare. Approximately 85% of the households served by FBMOC report that they have income below $30,000 annually.

“With our purchasing power, we can provide three meals for every $1 donated, so a monetary gift is the most efficient way to help the hungry.

We also encourage people to donate non-perishable food or hold a food drive. Holiday food drop-off sites are located throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Donations peak during the holidays, but hunger knows no season. We rely on the generosity of our supporters throughout the year,” he adds.

Those who volunteer are guidedg iby b l Soul e f Kitchen o r food staff through their tasks. Volunteering at Soul Kitchen can lead to qualifying for job training.

Chefs create healthy, delicious meals with the freshest ingredients, some grown in its own organic garden.

FBMOC also welcomes volunteers and there are “countless opportunities.” Last year, says Rodriguez, volunteers contributed more than 15,000 hours of work. They are critical to the work we do.

I would like to stress the importance of staying informed about issues that affect our most vulnerable neighbors. It’s important to learn about bills, like the Farm Bill and the Child Nutrition Act, that have a direct impact on the people we serve. Call or write your elected official and let your voice be heard. For more information, check the Advocacy section of our website.

“While we were facing the challenge of meeting an 84% increase in need in the aftermath of the Soul Kitchen serves a three-course meal based recession, we were hit with Hurricane Sandy,” on American Regional cuisine, starting with your Rodriguez reports. “Agencies in areas that were choice of salad or soup, followed by a choice of devastated by Sandy saw an overwhelming ina fish dish, a meat dish or a vegetarian selection. crease in need. And now, two years later, there’s little indication that need in many of those com- Visit foodbankmoc.org or call 732.918.2600 to The meal is finished with a fresh-baked dessert. munities is subsiding. Immediately following find a nearby drop-off site.

Volunteers may help prepare food, set tables, Sandy, our network was further strained by the serve as wait staff, wash and dry dishes, and clean cuts in SNAP (food stamps). The cuts in the food JBJ Soul Kitchen and stock items. The volunteer opportunities fall program resulted in longer lines at many of our into two categories: those who need to volunteer emergency food pantries.” in order to provide a meal for themselves and/or their families; and those who volunteer to help Food distribution is the primary function of the staff the kitchen to assist in providing the meals FoodBank. Last year, it distributed more than 10 to those in need. Visit during our hours of operamillion meals through its network. In addition to tion or email info@jbjsoulkitchen.org. food distribution, the organization works on longJBJ Soul Kitchen, a program of the Jon Bon Jovi term solutions to the chronic problem of hunger Freehold Area Open Door, Inc. in our communities. Some of the steps we’ve Soul Foundation, opened in October 2011 in Red Open Door is a non-profit interfaith agency that taken to help reduce the need for emergency food Bank, to address issues of food insecurity. It lives provides emergency food, emergency funding, include SNAP outreach, free income tax prepara- up to its motto, “Hope is Delicious;” the community mentoring and scholarships to those in need from kitchen serves nutritious, culinary dishes in a restion and culinary job training. taurant atmosphere where diners contribute either the Freehold area. Open Door was founded in 1970 to provide clothing, but in 1987, Open Door The holiday season is when many donors consid- volunteer hours or a minimum donation for their changed into a food pantry based on the increaser making a gift to the FoodBank. “Monetary do- meals. Soul Kitchen has served more than 27,500 ing problem of hunger. nations are our biggest need – during the holidays meals with an average of over 40% of meals going and throughout the year,” Rodriguez emphasizes. to families, seniors and children in need.

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Commit to helping feed others this holiday season If there’s a singular prominent aspect about the holidays, it is food. Food is the figurative recurrent theme from Thanksgiving through New Year’s gatherings. However, our region is populated with folks who are in dire circumstances who would otherwise be shut out from enjoying festive meals if it wasn’t for several altruistic organizations that need our help through donations or volunteer efforts. assistance at Open Door. Elderly, persons with disabilities and people who are unemployed are also served. Any person may walk into Open Door and apply for food assistance.

Open Door volunteers come from all walks of life -- retired men and women, college, high school and secondary school students as well as unemployed people. According to its website, Volunteers “come to us from local houses of worship, civic groups, businesses and some individuals from the private sector. Without these dedicated volunteers, Open Door could not operate. They have a common desire to help people in need. At the present time we have 150 devoted volunteers helping Open Door fulfill its agency mission.

Volunteers make food pickups, unload and store deliveries, stocking shelves and packing clients’ bags, recording client visit dates, advocate, and more.” Visit freeholdareaopendoor.org

Eatontown Food Co-op

Eatontown Patch, writer Amy Byrnes, reporter for Eatontown Patch, writes on March 22. 2011, that “ According to U.S. Census data (2005-2009 American Community Survey), 7 percent of families in Eatontown are living below the poverty line.”

Byrnes’ heartfelt profile of Eatontown Food Coop describes that this food pantry is mostly funded through donations that come from a wide variety of sources -- Lion’s Club, local houses of worship and school and community food drives. In addition, the Co-op places many jars on counters of local businesses throughout the town; up through the time of Byrnes’ article, approximately $4,400 had been collected in this manner since 2008.

Joel Stark has been the co-op director and states to Byrnes that “There’s enough people in Eatontown with needs -- and they are hungry.”

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to Freehold Area Open Door. In addition, the Ea- FoodStock tontown Food Co-op works with the FoodBank Some local families give back as well. Michelle of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, where a ma- and Bob Swisher of Freehold founded Foodjority of its food is purchased.

Stock -- “Peace, Love, Food” -- now in its fifth year. The couple reported that during the past four years, they have raised more than 76,000 Community Table / Feeding pounds of food. The Swishers recently held the Friendz Our own celebrity chef, Marilyn Schlossbach, FoodStock party on October 18th, where they anowner of several popular eateries on the Jersey nounced that they have finally received recogniShore, is more than a chef, she is considered an tion as a 501c3 charity. angel. Creatively innovating programs that put people to work and that raise funds to assist people in need in Asbury Park and surrounding areas, she has partnered with Pat Sherman of Trinity Church to host an annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner, free and open to the public.

No matter what the organization -- helping to feed others during the holiday season -- and winter when it’s so rough will warm and nourish your own soul. Do you know a family rocked by tragedy? Gather your own family and make a day to cook and bake a meal from scratch -- and Schlossbach and approximately 100 volunteers deliver the goods. This is just one of many ways both cook and serve for more than 600 people for you can help. a delicious meal from 11:00 am through 3:00 pm.

Note: And Thanksgiving is not the only time Food for For a list of Monmouth County food Thought by the Sea caters to the area’s hungry -pantries near you, obtain the PDF through she will repeat the process at Christmas for about nj211.org/images/HurricaneSandy/ 1,000 people.

Monmouthcountyfoodpantries.pdf.

Her first Thanksgiving dinner was held at one of her former establishments, Market in the Middle and was inspired by her friend Pat Sherman, who founded Feeding Friendz; the two envisioned a community celebratory feast for those who would otherwise potentially go hungry when the rest of America is c o zily ensconced in their homes, enjoying their Thanksgiving courses.

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The month of November begins the holiday season and gives us many reasons to get together to celebrate and be thankful. Veteran’s Day (11/11) we should thank all our troops, past & present, for their courage & sacrifices. Thanksgiving Day (11/27) allows us to get together with family & friends to celebrate all that we have been given. Let one of the establishments list below help you plan and prepare your holiday get-togethers.

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Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick made magic and a megahit together in “The Producers” and scored a second Broadway jackpot, despite tepid notices, in “The Odd Couple.”

Now the Great White Way’s dynamic duo is back on stage in Terrence McNally’s 1985 comedy “It’s Only a Play.”

The reunion is wildly hit and miss — Lane is the hit, while Broderick is the, well, you know.

Clown prince Lane nimbly nails the role of James Wicker, a TV star at the opening-night party of a Broadway play that he bailed on — even though the lead role was written for him by his best friend.

Wicker is custom-tailored for what Lane does best. Catty one-liners? Check.

Sly slow burns? Check. High-spirited

howls? Check. Lane makes the familiar fresh and delivers gusts of laughing gas.

Meanwhile, Broderick drains the air and momentum as playwright Peter Austin, Wicker’s BFF, who’s awaiting reviews of his show, “The Golden Egg.” When he enters for the first time, deep into the first act, it’s like someone dropped an anchor. Partly it’s his wishywashy performance, partly it’s the script. Austin’s role is to underscore the importance of theater and the meaning of true-blue friendship. But he doesn’t get many funny lines.

Despite astute and acclaimed work in plays like “Master Class” and musicals including “Ragtime,” McNally’s writing here is uneven. Working with director Jack O’Brien, the author has brushed up his 30-year-old play with contemporary

references but still hasn’t come up with a way to keep things afloat after reviews for the play-within-the-play come out.

The author’s main fuels are namedropping, in-jokes and vulgarities.

The Kardashians inspire an amusing bit about stunt casting. Wee Daniel Radcliffe sparks a cute sight gag. Scott Pask’s posh bedroom set is sprayed with F-bombs and “see you next Tuesdays.”

What’s lacking are surprises.

Characters get one dimension apiece, including witless theater producer Julia Budder (Megan Mullally, recycling her “Will & Grace” voice); desperate diva Virginia Noyes (Stockard Channing, saucy under cruel makeup); quirky wunderkind director Frank Finger (a vigorous Rupert Grint); and creepy

critic Ira Drew (F. Murray Abraham).

Completing the cast is Micah Stock, a Broadway rookie who more than holds his own as a simpleton coat check with the gift of ingratiation. One reason he makes such an impression is that he shows up on Broadway without any baggage — so the audience gets the joy of discovering a new talent making his major stage debut.

Besides good old dependable Nathan Lane, this diversion has good timing going for it. People are desperate for laughs and comedies on Broadway are bloody rare. If only McNally’s “Play” was more well-done.

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by Steve Ortlieb

by Steve Ortlieb

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Applebee’s (TintonFalls/Wall) 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm -6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; Big Ed’s BBQ 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm Big Shots Sports Bar 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Blue Moon — — 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Brass Rail 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm Brickhouse 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm Buffalo Wild Wings 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; (Brick) 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm The Cabin 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm Café 34 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm Chapter House 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm Colts Neck Inn 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm Court Jester (Aberdeen/Freehold) 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm Donovan’s Bar & Grill 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm The Downtown 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Dublin House 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm Fireside Grill 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm General Saloon 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — Gusto’s Grill 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 7pm Ivy League 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Jack’s Goal Line 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Klein’s 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm Landmark Tavern & Cafe 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 7pm La Riviera 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 7pm Market Yard Grille 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm McDonagh’s 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Metropolitan Café 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm MJ’s (Middletown, Buttonwood Neptune/Tinton Falls) 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Molly Maguires 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm Moore’s Tavern 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm Nonna’s 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm Off the Hook 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 4pm - 7pm On the Deck 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Park 33 Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Park East 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm Pine Tavern PK’s Shamrock Rose 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm Quaker Steak & Lube (Brick) 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm

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 Riverwatch 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm Rosalita’s Rugs & Riffy’s 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm Sunsets 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 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 The Shannon Rose 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm Tilted Kilt 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) Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm (Red Bank) The Sycamore Grille 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 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

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Saturday, Nov. 01 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Blue Moon – Ladies Night Bum Rogers – Matt Noffsinger The Cabin – Taste This Colts Neck Inn - Yazmatics La – Riviera – Top 40 Music w/ DJs MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJs @ 10pm MJ’s / Middletown – Russell & Mark MJ’s Neptune – Ken & Mary Sue MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Boys Meet Girl Molly Maguire’s – Carnival Dogs River Rock – Half Brothers Duo 3-7pm; DJ Chris Craze @ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – DJ Sammy Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music w/ Predator Dub Assassins @ 8pm Sunday, Nov. 02 Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3-7pm Monday, Nov. 03 Surf Taco / Jackson – Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy Steel @ 7:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 04 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Nov. 05 Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Middletown – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Game On Trivia Surf Taco / Jackson – Open Mic Night w/ Billy Simmons @ 10pm Thursday, Nov. 06 Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Colts Neck Inn – Open Mic @ 8pm La Riviera – Ladies 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 Molly Maguire’s – Strawberry Pie Surf Taco / Jackson – NFL Football; Brewery Night: Long Tail & Otter Creek Friday, Nov. 07 Blue Moon – Take Out Band Bum Rogers – Billy Hector The Cabin – Nine South Colts Neck Inn – Time Piece Fireside Grill – DJ 10pm – close La Riviera – Latin Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Rich Genoval 7-10pm; Modern DJs @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – Rick Winow MJ’s Neptune – Joe V. MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Tim & Andy ‘n Joe Molly Maguire’s – Night Shift River Rock – Guns for Hire 4-7pm; DJ Adam & Shorty Long and the Jersey Horn @ 9:30pm Ryan’s Pub - Locked & Loaded Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music @ 8pm Saturday, Nov.08 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Blue Moon – Ladies Night Bum Rogers – Rock Bottom The Cabin – Undercover November 2014

Colts Neck Inn – Speed Limit La – Riviera – Top 40 Music w/ DJ Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJs @ 10pm MJ’s / Middletown – Ken & Mary Sue MJ’s Neptune – Gary Phillips MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Paul Baccash Molly Maguire’s – The Haven River Rock – Hybrid Duo 3-7pm; DJ Chris Craze @ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – DJ Zoltan Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music w/ Matt O’Ree Band @ 8pm Sunday, Nov. 09 Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3-7pm Monday, Nov. 10 Surf Taco / Jackson - Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy Steel @ 7:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s Neptune – Veterans Day Celebration 1-5pm MJ’s / Tinton Falls Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Nov. 12 Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Middletown – Matt O’Ree Acoustic Duo MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Game On Trivia Surf Taco / Jackson - Open Mic Night w/ Billy Simmons @ 10pm Thursday, Nov. 13 Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Colts Neck Inn – Open Mic @ 8pm La Riviera – Ladies 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 Surf Taco / Jackson - NFL Football Friday, Nov. 14 Blue Moon – Live Music Bum Rogers – Eddie Testa Band The Cabin – Rock Bottom Colts Neck Inn – Abster Farm Fireside Grill – DJ 10pm – close La Riviera – Latin Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Joe V 7-10pm; Modern DJs @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – Shore Thing MJ’s Neptune – Tim & Andy ‘n Joe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Martin Rivas Molly Maguire’s – The Buster White Band River Rock – The Fever Duo 4-7pm; DJ Adam & Steve Johnson & the Chameleons @ 9:30pm Ryan’s Pub – Ridgemount High Surf Taco / Jackson – The Acoustic Sounds of Billy Simmons @ 8pm Saturday, Nov. 15 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Blue Moon – Ladies Night Bum Rogers – Katfish Luci The Cabin – Moondoggie Colts Neck Inn – Shore Ratz Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJs @ 10pm

MJ’s / Middletown – Melissa Chill & Rob Dye MJ’s Neptune – Guns 4 Hire MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Shore Ratz Molly Maguire’s – The E Street Shuffle La – Riviera – Top 40 Music w/ DJ Ryan’s Pub – DJ Bryan Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music @ 8pm Sunday, Nov. 16 Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3-7pm Monday, Nov. 17 Surf Taco / Jackson - Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy Steel @ 7:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 18 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Nov. 19 Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Middletown – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Trivia River Rock – Live Entertainment (Warrior Benefit) 12 Noon – 7pm Surf Taco / Jackson - Open Mic Night w/ Billy Simmons @ 10pm Thursday, Nov. 20 Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Colts Neck Inn – Open Mic @ 8pm La Riviera – Ladies 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 Surf Taco / Jackson - NFL Football Friday, Nov. 21 Blue Moon – Club Midge Bum Rogers – Mike Dalton The Cabin – Phil Engel Band Colts Neck Inn – Bad Neighbors Fireside Grill – DJ 10pm – close La Riviera – Latin Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Clifton Brothers; Modern DJs @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – Magic Taxis MJ’s Neptune – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Matt O’Ree Molly Maguire’s – Frank Crow River Rock - Steve Johnson 4-7pm; DJ Adam & The Fuzzpops@ 9:30pm Ryan’s Pub – Mama’s Stew Surf Taco / Jackson - The Acoustic Sounds of Billy Simmons @ 8pm Saturday, Nov. 22 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Blue Moon – Ladies Night Bum Rogers – TSO The Cabin – Eddie Testa Band Colts Neck Inn – Bad Neighbors Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJs @ 10pm MJ’s / Middletown – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s Neptune – Wing It MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karlus Trapp Molly Maguire’s – The Big Hix La – Riviera – Top 40 Music w/ DJ River Rock – Nicole & Denise 3-7pm Ryan’s Pub – DJ Surf Taco / Jackson – Live Music

w/ Kevin Hildebrandt @ 8pm Sunday, Nov. 23 Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3-7pm Monday, Nov. 24 Surf Taco / Jackson - Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy Steel @ 7:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 25 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night MJ’s Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe Wednesday, Nov. 26 Bum Rogers – License To Chill The Cabin – Thanksgiving Eve Party w/ Eddie Testa Band Colts Neck Inn – Two River Band Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Party Night w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Middletown – Party Night w/ Matt O’Ree Acoustic Duo MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Party Night Molly Maguire’s – Rip Tide River Rock – Joe Faronea 4-7pm; Thanksgiving Eve Bash w/ DJ Jason Jani@ 10pm Ryan’s Pub – Thanksgiving Eve w/ DJ Sammy Surf Taco / Jackson – Stolen Rhodes Thursday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – NFL Football Friday, Nov. 28 Blue Moon – Live Music Bum Rogers – Rock Bottom The Cabin – Reservoir Dogs Fireside Grill – DJ 10pm – close La Riviera – Latin Night Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Boys Meet Girl 7-10pm; Modern DJs @ 10:30pm MJ’s / Middletown – The Back Beats MJ’s Neptune – Russell & Shawn MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Tom Cintula Molly Maguire’s – DJ Night River Rock - Johnny Moon Trio 4-7pm; DJ Adam & Undisputed @ 9:30pm Ryan’s Pub – Sound Bites Surf Taco / Jackson - The Acoustic Sounds of Billy Simmons @ 8pm Saturday, Nov. 29 Big Ed’s BBQ – Karaoke @ 8:30pm Blue Moon – Ladies Night Bum Rogers – Pickles The Cabin – Twice Is Good Colts Neck Inn – RB 3 Market Yard Grille – Live Music MJ’s / Buttonwood – Late Night Party w/ Modern DJs @ 10pm MJ’s / Middletown – Andy & Joe MJ’s Neptune – Jody Joseph MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Rich Genoval Molly Maguire’s – The Juke Box Criminals La – Riviera – Top 40 Music w/ DJ River Rock – The Amused 3-7pm Ryan’s Pub – Warhammer Surf Taco / Jackson - Live Music w/ Predator Dub Assassins @ 8pm Sunday, Nov. 30 BlueMoon – Jazz Jam 3-7pm

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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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CONCERTS &

THEATER Sunday, Nov. 09 Ian Anderson: The Best of Jethro Tull

Friday, Nov. 21 Almost Queen

Friday, Nov. 14 Emblem 3

Friday, Nov. 21 Air Supply

Friday, Nov. 14 Johnny Marr

Friday, Nov. 21 Jake Clemons

Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ

Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ

Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ

Friday – Sunday, Nov. 14-16 Phoenix Production: Monty Python’s Spamalot

Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ

State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ

Tuesday – Sunday, Nov. 25 – 30 Disney On Ice: Frozen Izod Center East Rutherford, NJ

Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ

Tuesday, Nov. 18 Trace Atkins

State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

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Golden Nugget Whiskey Revival

Thursday, Nov. 13

Friday, Nov. 28

Harrah’s Pete Rose

Borgata Tony Bennett

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Friday, Nov. 28

Borgata Jim Breuer

Taj Mahal Culture Club

Saturday, Nov. 15 Tropicana Carlos Mencia

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Harrah’s Mannheim Steamroller

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This is the time of year when we pause to think and be thankful

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Most money to buy new winter coats for underprivileged children in the their own relief centers, ben community. All those donating at this fundraising event will receive a wristband good for 10% off your entire bill at Miller’s Ale House / H & fundraising programs.

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as well. While we take pleasure in what we have, let’s reach out to

Where: Miller’s Ale House, 451 U.S. Rt. 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

with the abundance we enjoy. Now is the time to think about them

When: Tuesday, November 04, 2014, 5pm – 10pm

those who have not.

Contact: Ryan Horvath, 732-602-6050 or Miller’s Ale House 732-855-6590

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entertainment venues show their support by hosting fundraisers and charity benefits to gather donations in support of these

organizations. And, on a more personal level, some establishments

open their doors to the less privileged with free meals, clothing and

About Operation Warm: Woodbridge Township Professional Firefighters Association Local 290 does not want the children in our communities to be left out in the cold. Team up with your local firefighters today, and give the gift of warmth to a child in need. Your donation will help provide brand new, Americanmade coats to the children in our community who need them most.

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organizations and explains how you can show your support. Take

Support the Woodbridge Firefighters as they support your community, and make a difference in a child’s life today!

support.

Donations can be made online via pay pal, credit card or debit card. You may also donate by check, made payable to Operation Warm. Please mail your check to: Operation Warm, 418 School Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. Indicate on your check in the memo section, Woodbridge Firefighters.

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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

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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

Mon – Fri 4pm – 7pm • Sat & Sun ALL Day

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.

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Fall Seasonal Beers Specials

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Warlock

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Imperial Stout brewed with Pumpkins Warlock is brewed to enchant your palate on its own & also to counterpoint our Imperial Ale, Pumking. Make your own black magic by carefully pouring this Imperial Stout into a goblet.

(Brick location Only)

Dark and mysterious, the Blackwater Series is serious about high gravity. Reanimate your senses with Warlock’s huge roasted malt character, moderate carbonation & a spicy pumpkin pie aroma.

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check our website for W eekly S pecial s & O ur M enus STYLE: Imperial Stout brewed with Pumpkins BREWED SINCE: 2013 ABV: 8.6%

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EFFERVESCENCE: Moderate carbonation

NOSE: Pumpkin pie, spice, roasted malts

FLAVOR: Pumpkin pie laced with coffee and dark chocolate.

To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.venues-nj.com Smooth, velvety mouth-feel and finishes slightly sweeter than Pumking

BITTERNESS: Medium-low

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