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Letter to Our Readers
Halloween is a mixed bag of fun and “at home” while serving you your libation of
thrills (or should I say chills). For some, it’s the excitement of “trick or treat”; for others, it’s a haunting time of zombies, vampires and witched. Ancients and modern mystics believe that the veil between the spirit world and the living world is the thinnest on October 31, a time when restless souls pierce through to haunt the living. Our writers have compiled a list of scary venues throughout the region where you can visit and experience the darker side of “All Hollows Eve”. On the lighter side, they have also provided a listing of Halloween Costume Parties being hosted by various dining & entertainment venues in the area. Take a few moments to review, then get out and join in the excitement and fun. Life brings people together in strange ways. Take a few guys from law enforcement and a couple of firemen introduced through unforeseen circumstances and you get a band called Suspended Justice. This classic and southern rock band has been together for only about a year and a half, but they are rockin’ the Central Jersey area …. and, fans are lovin’ it. Read more njabout them in this njmonth’s Band Profile. S N UE us introduce you to Katie Cook, E N U E S Now, letE a very personable young woman who holds down to bartending jobs while studying to enter the field of criminal justice as an nj j n investigator. Katie has the type personality S E U N E E N U E Sthat will make any customer feel relaxed and
choice. If you’re in the Brick area, stop in to either Quaker Steak & Lube or PJ Sweeney’s to meet Katie and say “Hi”. Read more about Katie, this issue’s Mixologist-of-the-Month. Oktoberfest is not just a type of beer, it’s a worldwide festival of beer drinking dating back to 1810 originating in Munich, Germany. Our beer connoisseur, Bill “The Brewer” gives us a bit of interesting history on the beginnings of the event itself and tells us briefly about the beer style. Check out this month’s All That’s Beer feature. This month, our contributing writer, Steve O. introduces us to a comic / actor knows as the “under-dressed everyman”. John Caparulo is a hard working comedian from the Midwest who does over 200 appearances on the road each year. He will be appearing here in NJ this month. Read about John in this issue’s Comic Relief column and, if you get a chance catch him at the Count Basie Theatre on Oct 3rd. There’s a lot of activity goin’ on in the area this month for your enjoyment. Get out and get your share.
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Publisher’s Letter....................................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz..................................................................................6 Where To Watch All The Games Chart.............................................7 Pro Sports Schedules............................................................................8 Band Profile........................................................................................... 10 Mixologist ............................................................................................. 12 All That’s Beer........................................................................................ 14 Libations................................................................................................. 14 Main Feature: ....................................................................................... 18 Catering.................................................................................................. 20 BYO’s......................................................................................................... 22 Two on the Aisle................................................................................. 24 Comic Relief........................................................................................... 26 Dining Pleasures.................................................................................. 28 Happy Hours......................................................................................... 30 Where it’s happening!........................................................................ 31 Concerts & Theater.............................................................................. 32 Plugged into AC................................................................................... 33 Venues NJ Cares .................................................................................. 34 The Last Word....................................................................................... 34 Publisher - Bob Byrne rfbyrne@att.net
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Always Something
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Fireside Grill & Bar 732-780-7900
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Game Time Bar and Grill 732-577-5545
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$5 Bar Bites Menu / Bar Pies
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MJ’s / Matawan 732- 566-6220
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MJ’s / Middletown 732- 796-1400
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MJ’s / Neptune 732- 918-9200
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MJ’s / Spotswood 732- 251-7400
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MJ’s / Tinton Falls 732- 542-3131
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Suspended Justice
Suspended Justice consists entirely of active duty law enforcement, retired law enforcement, and fire service members. Through their working relationships, they were introduced to each other. They have been performing together since early 2015. The members are Jeff Algor (aka: Jersey Jeff) as Lead vocals, background vocals, percussion; Brian Kerrigan (aka: Priest) on lead guitar/ background vocals; Sean O’Connor (aka: Big Sean from America) on bass guitar/background vocals, keyboard; Tommy Kenny (aka: Tommy Terrific) on rhythm guitar/background/lead vocals and Bobby Kearstan (aka: Bam bam/ Thunder Bobby) on drums/background vocals. Suspended: To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment; to stop for a period of time. Justice: the quality of being just or fair.
Suspended Justice created their name from very personal happenings in their lives. According to the group, “Some of our members have been SUSPENDED from their duties as a result of “professionally performing our sworn duties and because we didn’t give in to political pressure. We were made out to be scapegoats for the actions of others”. “We believe in JUSTICE for all and will always maintain our hope and faith that “JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED”! Now you know. Let’s get to the music. Suspended Justice is a classic and southern rock band playing songs from the 1960’s straight through to today. Jeff says, “We try to keep the songs as close to the original artist as we can. We enjoy playing songs that everyone in the crowd knows and can either sing along or 10
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dance floor adds to a better bar ring at the end of the night so we tend to start early and run late. We typically perform at least 48 songs per show”. “Many folks, when they hear that we are current or former law enforcement have a fixed mindset… until they see us perform and see how approachable our band brothers are. We provide a safe and fun environment at our shows. We always like our fans to feel that they are important, welcome, and respected. We want all our fans to take away the feeling that they enjoyed the music and show, forgot about their problems, and can’t wait to rock out again with us soon.” At the end of every show, the band enjoys talking with new and old fans. “We enjoy hearing both positive and negative suggestions on our performances. Jeff explains, “We’re never satisfied with our last performance and continually strive to get better. “When our fans come up to us and say something like, you guys killed it or you guys rocked it, it obviously makes us feel good”. “We are very fortunate that not only do we make music together, but we all get along and truly like each other. Ok…love each other….Band Brothers”. Suspended Justice plays throughout the Central Jersey area and can be seen and heard on a regular basis at The Cabin Restaurant, River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar, The Headliner, The Manasquan Beach House, Woody’s Roadside Tavern, The Idle Hour, Richie’s Sports Bar, and The Nip N Tuck. facebook.com/suspendedjustice twitter.com/SuspendedJust instagram.com/suspendedjustice/ Looking to book? Email: suspendedjusticerocks @gmail.com
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Katie Cook is a hard worker, can pretty much make conversation with anyone, is quick on her feet and enjoys having people kickback, relax and unwind in her company. All those characteristic make her the perfect candidate for a bartending job. And although there is a plan in place to become an investigator (she has a degree in criminal justice, and is also working on a second degree), right now, working as a bartender is the best deal for her. Katie learned bartending on the job, when she was moved up from server to bartender at Quaker Steak & Lube three years ago. She also bartends at P.J Sweeney’s, both in Brick, her
hometown. “I enjoy living close to both jobs,” says Katie, who adds that with a crazy work schedule it makes it a little easier to maintain both jobs. She also worked at Bamboo nightclub in Seaside, where she said she learned the different ways to bartend, “some strict and some laid back ways. I learned to really feel my own way on the type of bartender I wanted to become,” she said. In addition to her regular jobs she’s also doing side bartending gigs, working for herself. “I like meeting people, who at first are strangers, then after a beer and some conversation they become
friends,” says Katie. “I am a people person and even on my free time when I’m out and about, I cannot help but make conversation with just about anyone. Some of the advice I have received from strangers or bar regulars, I will carry with me forever.” Aside from her work, Katie enjoys being with her family and makes time nj
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History in a Glass:
Oktoberfest
If you find yourself at the bar this month, you’re bound to see a few Oktoberfest beers on tap. If you’re not familiar with this beer style, you should definitely give it a try. Oktoberfest is a type of beer, as well as a massive worldwide festival of beer drinking. The Oktoberfest beer is a delicious roasted lager with a little more kick than the average brew. The Oktoberfest party dates back more than 200 years and is celebrated all over the world. Oktoberfest started in Munich, Germany in October (of course) of 1810. It seems a King Ludwig got married to a Princess Theresa and invited the whole city of Munich. The king and his bride partied on the lawn of the gates of the city, and invited everyone. The city of Munich has been throwing the bash of all bashes there ever since. It was so legendary that the lawn is named “Wiesn”, from the original German Theresienwiese or Theresa’s Meadow in English. Last year more than 16 millions pints of Oktoberfest were served during the 18 day festival at Wiesn. That’s a lot of beer! The beer that was served at the wedding party has a long history as well. Oktoberfest beer is actually older than the wedding of King Ludwig. 14
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Oktoberfest is really a German Marzen or March beer. Before refrigeration, beer would spoil easier if brewed during the hot summer. People would brew a large amount of full flavor, higher alcohol beer in March, and store it underground in cool cellars for the summer months. This crisp, roasted lager beer became known as Marzen beer, and was used for celebrations during the early fall. (I wonder if the King planned his wedding around the beer?) The Oktoberfest party in Munich has since spilled into cities all over the world and has inspired brewers to fill their fermenters with Marzen/Oktoberfest inspired brews. Technically speaking, at Oktoberfest in Munich only 6 breweries can sell authentic Oktoberfest beer. All the breweries are located in Munich and brew according to the Reinheitsgebot, the German brewing purity law. This doesn’t mean you can’t find a great Oktoberfest style brew at your local bar. Brewers all over the world pay homage to Oktoberfest beers this time of year.
• 2 ounces tequila • 1 ounce orange liqueur • 1 ounce limoncello • 1 ounce sour mix • 1 dash orange juice Directions 1. Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake well. 3. Strain into a sour or highball glass.
Dracula’s Blood
• 2 fluid ounces vodka • 3⁄4 fluid ounce peach schnapps • 3 -4 fluid ounces cranberry juice Directions 1. Shake ingredients together with ice. 2. Pour into a tall glass.
Witch’s Brew Servings 12-16 Yield 1 Punch Bowl • 1 (6 ounce) package lime gelatin • 2 cups boiling water • 3 cups chilled pineapple juice • 1 (2 liter) bottle chilled lemon-lime flavored soda or 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale • 2 cups chilled vodka (optional) Directions 1. Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Stir at least 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. 2. Stir in the pineapple juice, the entire 2 liter of soda and the vodka. Let cool to room temperature. Rotting Pumpkin Martini
Servings 1 Yield 1 Martini • 1 ounce peach schnapps • 1 1⁄2-2 ounces cranberry juice (diet is a good substitute) • 1 ounce Blavod black vodka Directions 1. Combine peach schnapps & cranberry juice in a martini shaker with ice. 2. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. 3. Using the back of a spoon or a pourer spout, carefully pour the Blavod on the edge of the glass so that it rests on top, causing a layered look.
Brain Hemorrhage • 2 fluid ounces vodka • 3⁄4 fluid ounce peach schnapps • 3 -4 fluid ounces cranberry juice Directions 1. Shake ingredients together with ice. 2. Pour into a tall glass.
Vampire’s Kiss
• 2 ounces raspberry vodka • 2 ounces Chambord raspberry liquor (black raspberry liqueur) • 3 ounces cranberry juice Directions 1. Put ice & water in martini glass, to chill. 2. Put all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake the heck out of it! 3. Dump ice/water from glass. 4. Strain into martini glass and ENJOY!
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Beginning this fall, we will start a renovation and redesign of our venue. By spring of next year, Martell’s Water’s Edge will be the region’s truly premiere wedding and catering destination.
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ncients and modern mystics believe that the veil between the spirit world and the living world is the thinnest on October 31, a time when restless souls pierce through to haunt the living. Through the centuries, any fear-inducing human monstrosity (zombies, vampires, Frankenstein-type reanimations, evil witches, etc.) or iconic phobia (spiders, bats) have come to share the scare party.
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haracterizing the “spirit” of Halloween, fear is fun. The art of the scare is expected and is everywhere; it is a safe scare, as we know it is all in good fun. The Central NJ area offers a large variety of scary locations and events during the Halloween “season”. The following is just a small sample to select from and visit… Monmouth, Ocean & Middlesex Counties have some of the best Haunted Attractions in New Jersey. Whether you’re looking for a good fright, want to go pumpkin picking, or simply looking to create amazing fall memories, then you’ll want to visit these attractions this Halloween season. With terrifying chills and exhilarating thrills, they have something to offer for everyone - from families in search of kid-friendly fall fun, to friends looking to spend an evening at some of the spookiest haunts in New Jersey.
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Nightmare at The Asylum 645 Cranbury Rd East Brunswick, NJ www.houseofhorrorsnj.wixsite.com
This is a Asylum themed Haunted House is designed, built, and operated by The Middlesex County 4H Teen Council. We are Open Every Friday and Saturday Night in October 7-11 PM at the Middlesex County Fair Grounds/ 4H Center on Cranbury Road.
The haunted woods is an annual event that takes place in Oldbridge, NJ, the last two weekends in October. It is a walk through our haunted woods filled with displays, lights, sound, and live actors lurking about. The Scouts from Pack 67. Troop 167 along with friends and family run the event and help populate the woods. Come join us and be prepared to be scared... Please bring a non perishable food item for the Oldbridge food bank (please check expiration dates). We will also be happy to accept donations to the Oldbridge animal shelter. The scouts will also host a bake sale with delicious homemade baked goods as well as hot chocolate, hot cider and other beverages. Proceeds from the bake sale benefit the Troop and Pack
The Addams Family State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 732-246-7469
On Oct. 25 and 26, experience the musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, and the gang to spooky and spectacular life.
Brookdale Haunted Theater 765 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ Hours of Operation: 7-10:30 PM www.brookdalehauntedtheater.com
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STARTING POINT:THE PAINTED FRAME $8 at the door. Bring a sweater, walking shoes and a brave spirit as we visit the town’s well-known paranormal hot spots and re-live its notorious scenes of mayhem!
131 South Main Street Marlboro, New Jersey http://hauntedcasola.com
ADVANCE TICKETS ON-SALE: The Memphis Pig Out, 67 1st Avenue Vintage Variety, 76 1st Avenue ALL NEW story, special effects and peeks into long-hidden spaces for 2015! Proceeds to benefit Atlantic Highlands Arts Council.
Opening Date: September 23rd, 2016 This Halloween season, Casola Farms features five terrifying haunted attractions in one location – the Haunted Hayride of Terror, the 3-D Haunted Barn, the Haunted Wooded Trail, the Living Maze, and the Marlboro Zombie Breakout paintball adventure!
Camp Evans Base of Terror 2201 Marconi Road
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Oasis Island Of Terror - The Destination To Fear! 3 Circle Drive, Robbinsville, NJ www.oasisislandofterror.com/
Wall, New Jersey www.campevansbaseofterror.com Opening Date: September 30th, 2016 This Halloween, Camp Evans Base of Terror invites you to experience a night full of screams and heart-racing terror on an abandoned military base whose history that includes a century of top-secret and experimental research in radar, radio, satellites, radioactive materials and much more that has yet to be declassified. This Monmouth County haunted attraction is a terrifying and disturbing 3/4 mile-long journey that promises to be a surefire way to get in the Halloween spirit! Camp Evans Base of Terror is an all-volunteer effort to raise money for the operation of The InfoAge Science History Learning Center and Museum and preserve the grounds of this National Historic Landmark.
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Oct. 22nd, 8-10pm Both Nights, departing from a local building along historic First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands Friday, October 21st, 8-10pm Saturday, October 22nd, 8-10pm
Casola Farms Haunted Attractions
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Enter the doors of the Performing Arts Center if you dare! Our entire theater will once again be converted into a crazy labyrinth or horror. Although the haunt takes place in a theater, this is not a show where you sit and watch the stage. This is a 15-20 minute walking tour throughout the entire facility with frights and terror around every corner.
Haunted Woods of Oldbridge 75 Springhill Rd., Old Bridge, NJ www.haunted-woods.com
MONMOUTH Halloween is almost upon us! Make sure to check out what Central NJ has to offer this Autumn you won’t be disappointed!
Are you brave enough to take on the demented imaginations of our student’s minds? Designed, built and run by past and present students. This tormented trip through body parts, evil creatures and more will redefine “stage fright”...FOREVER!!!
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As We Prepare For Your Arrival, You Should Prepare For Your Survival! The staff at Oasis Island of Terror is dying to check you in! The Oasis Island of Terror attraction is the most realistic walkthrough Halloween haunt in New Jersey. Oasis Island of Terror offers a unique haunt experience designed to heighten your inner fears and senses. Our attraction is an over 1 mile-long haunted trail, that will lead you on a heart racing journey through terrifying sights and sounds that will leave you trembling amongst the twisted cattails, the gnarled oaks, and the towering cornstalks, from the scares lurking at every turn! It’s time to confront your fears, face your phobias, and feel the experience of where reality ends and fiction begins! Our haunted trail will shock you, startle you, rattle you, and maybe even make you cry! The myths are real. There is no explanation. Bodies have been found, and grave sites and churches have been destroyed. But people just won’t stay away!
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See if you have what it takes to survive the most realistic walkthrough haunt in New Jersey! Are you brave enough to make it through? Brave enough to survive? Then get ready to face your fears, confront your phobias, escape the outbreak, and get off the island... if you can!
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Welcome to The Dark Carnival Blackbeard’s Grave (Cave), 136 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville NJ, 08721 www.darkcarnivalhauntedhouse.com Open Friday - Sunday Sept. 30 - Oct. 30, 2016 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
105 Sideshows used to exist in the United States alone, but today the business of sideshows has all but disappeared due to public scorn. Until today….. The Dark Carnival brings you New Jersey’s First Traveling Side Show. Be amazed as you meet the Morbus, the Aquatic Fish Boy. Taken straight from the Atlantic waters off Morocco, Morbus is an exotic, land dwelling fish that one must see to believe.
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VENUE/DATE/TIME COSTUME CONTEST The Cornfield of Terror at R and J Farm promises to leave you screaming for your life as well as running out of your shoes! This Atlantic County Halloween attraction also offers nonscary, kid-friendly Halloween activities as well as a bonfire and free outdoor movies.
Nightmare at Gravity Hill Cicconi Farms 1005 Farmingdale Road Jackson, New Jersey Opening Date: September 16th, 2016 Nightmare at Gravity Hill’s Haunted Trail at
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Dracula’s Domain 569 Monmouth Road
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Mon. 10/31 @ 7:00:00PM
Dracula’s Domain features three haunted attractions – the 66-acre Haunted Hayride, the Psycho Path, and the Dead End Corn Maze. This Central Jersey haunted attraction is located next to Six Flags Great Adventure.
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Fri. 10/28 @ 8:00:00PM Jackson, NJ www.draculasdomain.com/ Opening Date: September 23rd, 2016
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Cornfield of Terror R and J Farm 723 W. Herschel Street Egg Harbor City, NJ www.cornfieldofterror.com Opening Date: September 30th, 2016
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Cicconi Farms attraction is a 5-acre, 35 minute walkable Halloween experience where guests will encounter numerous frights over a dozen scary scenes. Nightmare at Gravity Hill has been featured by Weird NJ and features an extensive cast of terrifying ghouls, zombies, creepy clowns, and other haunted characters.
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if you dare, for a ‘spook’tacular adventure known in local lore as Haunted Seaport. Haunted Seaport will take place on Thursday, October 22nd, Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th from 6:00pm until 9:00pm each night. Ghost ships sail up the Tuckerton Creek and dock to let the crew stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams.
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151 Brick Boulevard Brick, New Jersey www.scaryrottenfarms.com Opening Date: September 23rd, 2016
Scary Rotten Farms offers visitors two scary attractions for Halloween – Sinister Sneed’s Chaotic Carnival of Chaos and The Forbidden “The Inbred & Nearly Dead.” A portion of the proceeds from this Central New Jersey haunted attraction will benefit the Ocean of Love Cancer Foundation.
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The month of October offers many reasons to get together with family & friends: The Fall Classic (World Series), college football Saturdays, NFL football (Sun., Mon. & Thurs.) and the end of month Halloween parties. Let one of the establishments listed below help you plan and prepare for these get-togethers. ASBURY PARK Asbury Ale House 732-455-3808
EAST WINDSOR Brewster’s Pub 609-448-2258
LITTLE SILVER Little Szechuan 732-842-3823
BAYVILLE Martell’s Water’s Edge 732-269-3000
EATONTOWN Bogart’s 732-542-1836
LONG BRANCH Jack’s 732-870-8800
BELMAR Veggie Works 732-280-1141
EDISON Quaker Steak & Lube 732-777-9464
Windmill 732-870-8282
BRICK Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645
FARMINGDALE Lorenzo’s 732-919-1177
Happy Catering 732-477-5111 Quaker Steak & Lube 732-255-5823 P.J. Sweeney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub 732-202-6414
River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar 732-840-1110 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 BRIELLE Craig’s 732-295-7929 The River Belle 732-528-6620 CLIFFWOOD BEACH Blue Rock Cafe 732-583-7699 COLTS NECK Huddy’s Inn 732-431-0194 EAST BRUNSWICK Brunswick Grove 732-254-0495 Gusto Grill 732-651-2737 Tilted Kilt 732-992-8532
La Cashina 732-834-0025 Mayer’s Catering 732-591-8180 La Riviera 732-566-8400
PT PLEASANT Ferrara’s 732-899-3900 Martell’s 732-892-0131 RED BANK Silver Spoon 732-450-0391
MANALAPAN Tuscany 732-972-2500
Sultan’s Palace 732-566-1234
Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-212-1700
Woody’s 732-938-6404
MARLBORO Crown Palace 732-780-8882
MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700
RUMSON Salt Creek Grille 732-933-9272
FREEHOLD American Hotel 732-431-3220
Fireside Grill 732-780-7900
MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709
SEASIDE PARK Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House 732-830-2770
MORGANVILLE Robertsville Banquet Center 732-591-8454
SHREWSBURY San Remo 732-345-8200
The Cabin 732-462-3090 El Mason 732-308-9494 Game Time 732-577-5548 Metropolitan Café 732-780-9400 TRE Restaurant (732) 751-4422 HIGHLANDS Off The Hook 732-872-2006 HIGHTSTOWN Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 JACKSON Surf Taco 732-364-8226 KEANSBURG Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill 732-471-6351 KEYPORT Burlew’s Seafood & Steak 732-497-0500
Nonna’s 732-536-9050 Rosalita’s 732-617-0099 Tuscany 732-308-1118
Unforgettable 732-970-0396
SPRING LAKE The Porch 732-449-5880
NEPTUNE Kelly’s 732-775-9517
TINTON FALLS MJ’s 732-542-3131
MATAWAN Butttonwood Manor 732-566-6220
MJ’s 732-918-9700
Applebee’s 732-935-1158
Pete & Elda’s 732-774-6010
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OLD BRIDGE Big Ed’s BBQ 732-583-2626
TOMS RIVER Shogun Legacy 732-286-9888
MANCHESTER Donovan’s Bar & Grill 732-657-0006
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PLAYER POSITION Sterling Shepard............................ Wide Receiver Ereck Flowers..............................................Tackle Weston Richburg.......................................Center John Jerry....................................................Guard Larry Donnell........................................Tight End Rashad Jennings.............................Running Back Jason Pierre-Paul.......................... Defensive End Devon Kennard...................................Linebacker Josh Brown........................................Place Kicker Damon Harrison....................... Defensive Tackle
Tg’s Catering 732-573-0510
Double D 732-679-2999
Thirty Seven West 732-341-2400
Salsarita’s 732-882-8530
WALL Applebee’s 732-280-3676
Tuscany 732-521-4500 PARAMUS Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 201-261-1380
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JC: My journey started like so many others. I pooped my pants at basketball practice. I was in the 6th grade and beginning to realize my chances of making the NBA were fairly slim. That’s when it hit mediarrhea! It’s kind of a long story so I won’t get into all the details here. But that night turned out to be the first of many crappy experiences that I would be able to spin into a funny story that could make me and everyone else around me laugh. And to me, that’s worth more than any pair of underwear or sweatpants or gym shoes could ever be. Laughter really is a beautiful thing, but it often begins in ugly places.
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bad. It’s bad because I hate being away from my wife and daughter for several days at a time. But it’s good because I’d rather they get to stay home and not have to deal with the grind of travelling. I mean, somebody should get to enjoy themselves around here! V-NJ: Since you’ve been at this as a professional, what are some of the biggest moments you’ve had, whether it was meeting someone you’ve always admired or maybe just a great audience after a set at a small club? JC: This career, like any other, has its ups and downs. It has some great moments, and unfortunately it has a lot of tough ones too. But sometimes I think about if I’d never taken that first step, if I’d never gathered up the courage to go out and chase my dreams. Then I never would have met my wife, and we never would have had our daughter. So I guess that Jamie and Madden (John’s wife and daughter respectively) would have to be the 2 most important people I’ve met along the way. Note: I want to remind everyone that John will be performing on October 1st in Englewood, NJ at the Bergen Performing Arts Center and on October 3rd in Red Bank at the Count Basie Theatre. To learn and see more of John you can go to his website at johncaparulo.com.
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2770 Hooper Ave…732-475-7645
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151 Markham Place 732-450-0444
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100 Brighton Ave. 732-272-1598
297 Bay Ave., 732-291-0099
300 Shore Drive…732-708-0000
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56 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-872-2266
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444 Ocean Blvd. N 732-923-0033
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149 Brighton Ave. 732-870-8800
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46 S. Broadway…732-263-1050
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1 Ocean Ave…732-923-1006
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71 Brighton Ave…732-923-9100
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979 Cedarbridge Ave.…732-279-3743
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105 Academy Street 732-938-6404
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3 Lafayette Rd.…732-512-5025
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403 Higgins Ave 732-528-9989
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2 Simon Lake Dr.…732-872-1424
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8 E. Main Street…732-780-9400
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180 Rt. 9 North, Marlboro, NJ 732-617-0099
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476 Rt. 520…732-834-9889
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133 Rt. 79…732-780-7900
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20 Broad Street 732-936-9330
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183 Riverside Ave 732-842-5990
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Release Bash @ 10pm Blue Moon – Live Music Blue Rock Café – Live Band The Cabin – Phil Engel Band Colts Neck Inn – Night Shift @ 9pm Game Time – Big Bang Baby @ 9pm Jenk’s Club – 3AM Tokyo w/ DJ Messie Langosta Lounge – Funkitup w/ Des & The Swagmatics Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko Band @ 12:30pm Market Yard Grille – Live Music Metropolitan Café - DJ River Rock – Nicole & Denise 4pm –7pm; Club Night w/ DJ Jason Jani @ 10pm PJ Sweeney’s – Live Bands SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Blue Moon - Jazz Jam @ 3pm Langosta Lounge – Live Musical Brunch 1pm – 4pm; Sonny Kenn’s Country Revue Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko Band @ 12:30pm MONDAY, OCT. 17 Asbury Park - Yacht Club - Stringbean & The Boardwalk Social Club @ 6pm Langosta Lounge – Stringbean & The Boardwalk Social Club @ 6pm River Rock – Family Funday 5pm – 7pm TUESDAY, OCT. 18 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night River Rock – Trivia & Game Night 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pm WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 River Rock – Ladies Night w/ DJ Adam @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – Acoustic Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm THURSDAY, OCT. 20 Asbury Park Yacht Club – Colin Carhart & Wheel House @ 9pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Blue Rock Café – Pool Tournament The Cabin - BikeToberfest w/ Delusions of Grandeur Market Yard Grille – Live Music Metropolitan Café - DJ River Rock – Concert Series w/ Live Bands @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – College Night Beer Pong FRIDAY, OCT. 21 Asbury Park Yacht Club – Colton Kayser Band & Toy Cars @ 9:30pm Blue Moon – Live Music The Cabin – Shay & Jay @ 4:30pm; NRG Band @ 9pm Colts Neck Inn – Hash Tags @ 9pm Jenk’s Club - Country Friday w/ DJ Bill Langosta Lounge – Slim Chance & The Gamblers Market Yard Grille – Live Music Metropolitan Café - DJ River Rock – Brue Drew 4pm – 7pm;
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Almost Easy Band & DJ Q @ 9:30pm SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Asbury Park Yacht Club – Little Dickman & Cool Dad w/ Rock ‘n Roll HiFives @ 10pm Blue Moon – Live Music Blue Rock Café – Live Band The Cabin – Eddie Testa Band@ 9pm Colts Neck Inn – After The Flood @ 9pm Game Time – Bobby Lynch @ 9pm Jenk’s Club – Big Bang Baby w/ DJ Tony Gia Langosta Lounge – Billy Hector’s Electric Explosion Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko Band @ 12:30pm Market Yard Grille – Live Music Metropolitan Café - DJ River Rock – Jay & Rob Duo 3pm – 7pm; Club Night w/ DJ Jason Jani @ 10pm PJ Sweeney’s – Live Bands SUNDAY, OCT. 23 Blue Moon - Jazz Jam @ 3pm Langosta Lounge – Live Musical Brunch 1pm – 4pm; Jet Weston & Atomic Ranch Hands Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko Band @ 12:30pm MONDAY, OCT. 24 Asbury Park - Yacht Club - Stringbean & The Boardwalk Social Club @ 6pm Langosta Lounge – Stringbean & The Boardwalk Social Club @ 6pm River Rock – Family Funday 5pm – 7pm TUESDAY, OCT. 25 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night River Rock – Trivia & Game Night 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pm WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 River Rock – Ladies Night w/ DJ Adam @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – Acoustic Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Asbury Park Yacht Club – Colin Carhart & Wheel House @ 9pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Blue Rock Café – Pool Tournament Market Yard Grille – Live Music Metropolitan Café - DJ River Rock – Concert Series w/ Live Bands @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – College Night Beer Pong FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Asbury Park Yacht Club – The Ribeye Brothers w/ Bamboo Kids & Long Defeats @ 9:30pm Blue Moon – Live Music Blue Rock Café Halloween Costume Party @ 9pm The Cabin – B&E Duo @ 4:30pm; Halloween Costume Party w/ Moondoggie @ 9pm
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Colts Neck Inn – West End Daugs @ 9pm Jenk’s Club - Country Friday w/ Scott DeCarlo w/ DJ Mike West Langosta Lounge – Halloween w/ Gallaghers Ghosthouse Martell’s Tiki Bar – WJRZ Halloween Costume Party w/ Daddy Pop @ 9pm Market Yard Grille – Live Music Metropolitan Café - DJ River Rock – Kids at Play Duo 4pm – 7pm; Halloween Costume Party w/ Undisputed & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm SATURDAY, OCT. 29 Asbury Ale House – Halloween Costume Party @ 9pm Asbury Park Yacht Club – The Morgan Freemasons Blue Moon – Halloween Costume Party @ 9pm Blue Rock Café – Live Band The Cabin – Twice As Good @ 9pm Colts Neck Inn – Bad Neighbors @ 9pm Game Time – Guitarro 5000 @ 9pm Jenk’s Club – Halloween Costume Party @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Beatrix Potter & Cranston Dean Band Martell’s Tiki Bar – WRAT Halloween Costume Party w/ Big Bang Baby MJs / Matawan – Halloween Costume Party @ 9pm Market Yard Grille – Live Music Metropolitan Café - DJ River Rock – Lisa & Wendy 4pm – 7pm; Club night w/ SCE Event Group @ 10pm PJ Sweeney’s – Halloween Costume Party @ 9pm SUNDAY, OCT. 30 Blue Moon - Jazz Jam @ 3pm Langosta Lounge – Live Musical Brunch 1pm – 4pm; New Grass w/ Kul d’Sack Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko Band @ 12:30pm MONDAY, OCT. 31 HALLOWEEN Asbury Park - Yacht Club - Stringbean & The Boardwalk Social Club @ 6pm Fireside Grill – Halloween Costume Party @ 7pm Langosta Lounge – Stringbean & The Boardwalk Social Club @ 6pm Poole Ave. Bar & Grill – Halloween Costume Party @ 9pm Quaker Steak & Lube / Brick – Halloween Costume Party @ 7pm Quaker Steak & Lube / Edison – Halloween Costume Party @ 7pm River Rock – Family Funday 5pm – 7pm
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Tuesday Oct. 11 –Sunday, Oct 30 Disgraced
Friday, Oct. 21 Capitol Steps
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McCarter Theater Princeton, NJ
Thursday, Oct. 13 Brothers Osborne
Saturday, Oct. 22 Attila – The Band
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Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
Friday, Oct. 14 LoCash & Chase Bryant
Friday, Oct. 28 Old Dominion & Steve Moakler
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Sunday, Oct. 09 Borgata Temptations & The Four Tops
Friday, Oct. 21 Borgata Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire
Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct. 11 &12 Resorts Andre & Cirell
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Friday, Oct. 14 Borgata Iggy Azalea
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Immediate – you suddenly realize your in-laws are coming to visit for the weekend. What to do? What to get? Dine in or out? This type of situation calls for some quick planning.
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Short-term – you’re going on a two week vacation. What do you need to buy? … Stop the mail … Do I need a bathing suit? What do I need to do to get ready? Mid-term – We’re going to need a new car in about six months. Where would I get the best deal? SUV or sports car? Buy or lease?
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October 23, 2016 Registration 7:00AM; Start 9:00AM
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Roosevelt Park Skating Rink. Use (151 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837)
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Contact: 732-362-4517 or racetooutrunhunger@gmail.com
Long-term – saving for your kids’ post-high school education. College or Votech? Private or public? Away or close to home? Whether the planning is for your family or your business, some “homework” - detail gathering and organizing -- is a requisite. What have we done in the past? Has it worked? What can we do to improve things?
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cane Sandy Notificat In the hospitality business, now is the time to plan for the coming New Year. What can we do to ensure that 2017 will be better than the past year? How can we build more awareness and customer traffic? There is no one answer!
Before you set your plans for next year, do your due diligence, listen to those who have “in field” experience, find out where to get the maximum out of your targeted investment. In short: “Where are you going to get more bang for your buck?” In order to accommodate all venues wishing to partner with Venues NJ during the coming new year, while allowing them to work within their individual budget constraints and limitations, we have developed three participation options. Our mission is to allow virtually every dining & entertainment venue the opportunity to work with Venues NJ in order to build their awareness and image by reaching our vast and growing Central NJ audience throughout the entire year. As a proprietor/owner, you will be learning more about these program options over the next few months. Stay tuned.
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Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is held by Hands of Hope, Inc., a community based organization committed to alleviating hunger in the community. Hands of Hope is a community of women helping women and children in crisis.
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