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Letter to Our Readers

With warm weather finally in place, outdoor activities are on our minds more and more. One such activity (some call it a sport) is golf, and New Jersey offers an abundance of public courses. In this month’s main editorial, our writers offer you a description of 10 of the state’s top public courses plus a listing of some of the most popular local courses open to all. Enjoy the read then “hit ‘em straight.”

The “neighborhood” bar may be a thing of the past in some towns but not in Keansburg where Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill has been a staple for over half a century. The bar & grill has been providing great food, entertainment, and a comfortable atmosphere for friends to gather for over 52 years. Read more in this issue’s Restaurant Profile.

“Playing songs people forgot they love” is the motto for the Monmouth County-based band Misfit Johnny. For more than three years, this four-man nj New Jersey njcover band has entertained Snon-conforming E U N E with their unique and S E ENU playlist by choosing songs that people no longer hear at the bars or clubs. How njthis issue’s Band refreshing! Check out nj U E N ES S E N U EProfile.

Not many people today can say they’ve worked for a quarter of a century in the same job. Beth Wilner is one who can.

This veteran bartender, who now tends bar at the Brass Rail in Matawan, began her bartending career at the age of 18 and has enjoyed her “career” ever since.

Learn more about Beth, this issue’s Mixologist-of-the-Month.

This time of year, few things that go together better than a hot summer day and an ice cold beer. But with today’s vast selection, which one should you choose? Let our “Bill The Brewer” help you decide. Got to this issue’s “All That’s Beer” to find out.

From a small town Pennsylvania, to standup comedy, TV and videos! How did all this happen to Adam Lucidi?

Read Steve O’s Comic Relief feature and find out.

That’s it folks. There’s so much out there for you to enjoy. Get out and do so.

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Publisher’s Letter....................................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz..................................................................................6 Pro Sports Schedules............................................................................8 Restaurant Profile................................................................................ 12 Band Profile .......................................................................................... 14 Mixologist-of-the-Month.................................................................. 16 All That’s Beer........................................................................................ 18 Libations................................................................................................. 18 Main Feature:........................................................................................ 20 Catering.................................................................................................. 22 BYO’s......................................................................................................... 24 Two on the Aisle.................................................................................. 26 Comic Relief........................................................................................... 28 Dining Pleasures.................................................................................. 30 Happy Hours......................................................................................... 32 Where it’s happening!........................................................................ 33 Concerts & Theater.............................................................................. 36 Plugged into AC................................................................................... 37 Venues NJ Cares................................................................................... 38 The Last Word....................................................................................... 38 Publisher - Bob Byrne rfbyrne@att.net

Editor - Lisa Schofield wordesigns@optonline.net

Graphics & Design Daria Kenny-Little darialittle@gmail.com

Social Media Mgr. Michelle Byrne

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Contributing Writers M. Buonauro Clare Marie Celano Bill Griner Steve Ortlieb

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Monday – ½ Price MAC & Cheese Bowls;

$3 Corona & Corona Lights, “The Price is Wrong” Tuesday – Mix & Match Apps; $2 Domestic Drafts,

$3 NJ Draft Beers Wednesday – 2-for-1 Burgers;

$3 Highlifes / Ladies Night Thursday – 2-for-1 Drunken Chicken Sandwich or Entrée;

$2 Domestic Cans 57 Beers on Tap incl. 12 NJ Craft Brews Friday – $3 Miller Lite Bottles, $4 Shot Wheel, $2 Domestic Drafts • $3 Wine by Glass

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BY CLARE MARIE CELANO

T

he “neighborhood” bar may be a thing of the past in some towns but not in Keansburg where Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill has been a staple for over half a century.

The bar & grill has been providing great food, entertainment, and a comfortable atmosphere for friends to gather for over 52 years.

The eatery, purchased in 1964 by the late Jack Keelen, has withstood the test of time having served countless local customers for years. And today, children and grandchildren of Keelen’s original patrons have made their way to this bar & grill just the way their grandparents and parents did decades before.

While currently owned by Jack’s daughters Deborah & Susan, Joshua Keelen, grandson of Jack Keelen, serves Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill as general manager and runs the business with his cousin and co-manager Patrick Keelen.

The business has gone through various changes over the years but has been run by the Keelen family since 1964. The latest changes include renovation of the interior, including the bar, dining area and bathrooms, and the walls, ceiling and flooring in the upstairs banquet room.

An outdoor dining area for patrons is slated to be completed in July for guests to enjoy.

Keelen said after his grandfather passed away in 1991, his dad, Jack, gradually scaled back cooking meals and stopped serving food shortly after that. Jack passed away six years ago. About a year ago Joshua and Patrick decided to bring back serving food and brought in top notch chef, family friend and Johnson &Wales graduate, Stacy Schulte.

It seems to be working beautifully with a wonderful menu of tempting dishes being served on a daily basis.

“Most of our employees are my family or friends,” Keelen said of the family-owned-and-operated business, which has been a comfortable venue for folks to relax, enjoy great food, conversation with friends and sports TV viewing. On Saturday nights enjoy live entertainment.

The establishment is the epitome of the phrase “neighborhood bar,” according to Keelen.

“Everyone gets along here,” he said. “It’s almost like Cheers. We are one of the oldest places in town. It’s a comfortable Irish Sports Pub with 19, 50 inch TVs, video games, beer pong and karaoke.”

The cozy seating is arranged around the bar, which Keelen said is “huge.”

Keelen, who grew up in the bar said since he was “knee high” to the bar stool he was always doing something in the place.

The food here is hearty and patrons may be surprised by the large portions they receive.

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“All our meals are huge,” Keelen said. “In my family, we always cook big meals.

If I’m going to sit down and eat, I want to make sure I leave full.”

Every neighborhood bar and grill has its favorite dishes and Keelen’s is no exception.

Try the popular “Big Jack burger.” Named after Joshua Keelen’s dad, Jackie, this 9-ounce hand-crafted burger offers Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, homemade Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce, a fried egg, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, onion and is served on a Brioche bun.

Other specialties include “Fish and Chips,” homemade house beer batter Cod which is served with French fries.

Also popular is the “Reuben” with rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Crisp tasty salads are also readily available, including the “Asian Salad,” with Romaine lettuce, carrots, red onions, red peppers, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, Mandarin oranges, tortilla chips, sesame, peanuts and chicken.

Other favorites include the “Wacker,” named after Pat Keelen, which offers cool ranch Doritos-breaded chicken breasts, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, Sriracha ranch dressing and served on a Brioche bun. Try the “Big Ben,” a triple decker grilled cheese with sirloin steak, peppers, onions, and mushrooms served on Texas toast or the “Homewrecker,” a 12-inch long all-beef hot dog topped with chili, cheese sauce, diced red onions, peppers and jalapenos served on a Hoagie roll.

The beautiful redesigned upstairs banquet hall with its tongue in grove walls and ceilings, Berber rugs and TVs, accommodates 125 guests and is the perfect venue for weddings, holiday or special occasion parties.

The eatery also has a liquor store on premises to serve patrons and will also deliver food.

Visit the bar & grill on Monday night for Nine Ball League or Tuesday for a Pool Tournament. Wednesday night offers Karaoke and Beer Pong on Thursday. Patrons will enjoy live entertainment with classic rock bands from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays.

Sunday offers Karaoke as well as viewing of NFL ticket and NHL Center Ice events in season.

Over 60 different assorted alcohols, including craft beers, IPAs and lagers are served here, in addition to Mimosas on weekends.

Come down to the bar & grill for the Annual Summer Bash on July 30th at 4 p.m. Enjoy our Pig Roast, along with give-a-ways, drink specials and the Budweiser Fire Truck. Check Facebook for event details.

For great food, a comfortable, fun, upbeat atmosphere visit Keelen’s Bar & Grill and join those who have been frequenting this eatery for over half a century.

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“Playing songs people forgot they love” is the motto for the Monmouth County-based band Misfit Johnny.

For more than three years, this four-man cover band has entertained New Jersey with their unique and nonconforming playlist by choosing songs that people no longer hear at the bars or clubs. How refreshing!

experience, John says, “We always believe the greatest experience awaits us at our next gig. I am not sure we have a best experience, but we have had a few “worst” ones.”

John continues, “We consider ourselves truly blessed to be able to perform and entertain people. Being a musician is all about passion and emotion and the giving of one’s self.

Being in a band is like having 4 spouses and when we perform there is a chemistry that has no equal.

Because of that and several other factors, we create best memories every time we play.”

The band’s name, Misfit Johnny, is in of itself original.

It’s not taken from a song or a clever adaptation of the band’s musical influence. John Garofalo, one of the founders of the band, recalls “finding a band name that is truly original is quite the challenge. “I remember countless discussions about this and coming up with some hilarious names”. When we landed on Misfit Johnny, it just kind of stuck” said The band’s style of music continues to evolve and is not tied to a John. particular genre.

“Tired of hearing the “We started out as same bands playing a 90’s alternative the same songs,” John band,” John said, continued, “all of the “Through growth band members believe as a cohesive in our philosophy. This band, we now philosophy is not easy pride ourselves to sell to venues, getting on the concept gigs was and remains of “playing to the a constant challenge. room”. While we Especially in the beginning, we knew we just had are not a dance, rock, R&B or Pop band, we try to to play wherever we could and let the music do the weave every genre into our play list with the core of talking”. our music in the rock genre. We feel it is important to have the ability to adapt to the energy that the “When we built Misfit Johnny, we swore that we room dictates. For example, there are some clubs would never play those redundant and overplayed we play that typically starts off with a 40 something songs that every band plays, but we will play them crowd, but as the night progresses, the crowd gets when the room wants it. A lesson every band must younger. Having the ability to change up your music learn, play what the people want (within reason).” to something more “classic” for the more mature audience and then switching to something more When asked about the band’s most memorable “contemporary classic” as the room gets younger is important. Of course, sometimes the opposite is true and it is always changing.”

Songs from bands like The Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Maroon 5, U2, and The Killers are just a glimpse of what you could hear at a Misfit Johnny show. “Variety is a key component to our set lists,” John states. “One venue owner recently told us between sets, ‘I have seen a lot of cover bands in my day, but have never seen a band

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play “Machinehead” by Bush followed by “Shut up and Dance” by Walk the Moon. You guys killed it!’ We take tremendous pride in entertaining and being performers.

After a performance, the band asks themselves, “did the audience have a great time and will they look to come see us again”. John explains how he measures and reflects on whether the band has succeeded in accomplishing their goal. “For a band that’s only been around for 3 years, we are extremely proud to say we have accumulated more than 2000 fans on Facebook and it continues to grow.”

Misfit Johnny performs throughout Central New Jersey, however, here are few of its regular venues: Martell’s Waters Edge, Moby Dicks, The Cove, The Claddagh, The Chubby Pickle, the UpTown, and Play Sports Bar. If acoustic intimate shows are more to your liking, the band has recently begun performing as what it calls “Misfit Johnny Unplugged”. It’s an acoustic/electric act designed specifically for dinner performances, happy hours, and smaller venues. This is done as a solo, duo or trio, depending on the venue size and needs.

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During her bartending career, she tried working as bartender at TGI Friday’s in Freehold.

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Not many people today can say they’ve worked for a quarter of a century in the same job. Beth Wilner is one who can.

This veteran bartender, who now tends bar at the Brass Rail in Matawan, began her bartending career at the age of 18 at the Andiron Inn in Marlboro after attending Woodbridge Bartending School. She spent 25 years mixing drinks, honing her skills, making friends and getting to know her customers, and enjoyed the entire experience. She only left the 25-year stint because the place closed down in May of 2010.

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That’s why working at the Brass Rail appeals to her so much.

“It’s very much a neighborhood business where regulars go and it’s run by an independent owner, not a corporation,” she says.

Wilner says she now has the chance to serve many of her old customers at the Brass Rail which she said is only 3 miles from the old Andiron Inn. The single mom lives with her son Anthony, 19, in their home in Howell where she enjoys tending to her garden.

“We moved here about 8 months ago after living in an apartment for 13 years,” she said. “I really enjoy being outdoors, love gardening, barbecues and sitting on the patio or in the gazebo.”

Wilner also enjoys spending time with her son, a student at Brookdale Community College, when their schedules allow.

“We try to have dinner at least once a week or hang out and watch a movie. It doesn’t matter, as long as we spend time together.”

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crisp and citrusy. I wouldn’t suggest strong pale ale in the beating sun though. Stronger and sweeter beers can leave you feeling dehydrated, but when the temperature drops a little and stars come out, it’s hoppy time.

Wheats, Wits & Hefeweizens To be technical about it, all three of these beer styles are brewed with wheat. Wheat makes the beer sweet, fruity and a little cloudy.

These styles are all light on the hop flavor and alcohol content as well. They are all refreshing and drinkable. Hefeweizens have a tendency to be a little sweeter, and have a distinctive banana and clove flavor. Wits are a little spicy and citrusy, similar to Blue Moon. Wits are normally brewed with coriander and lemon or orange peels.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re at the bar. It’s probably summer time, and there are few things that go together better than a hot summer day and an ice cold beer. So you look around the bar at the tap selection and you have a decision to make. Which one are you getting?

When it’s hot outside a big heavy beer just won’t do. In the dog days of summer you can get awfully thirsty. If you pound a few big IPAs, you’ll find yourself calling a cab in no time. You need something crisp and quenching ... maybe a little citrusy or fruity.

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Pilsners, Helles, Kolsch & Blondes - These are the quintessential styles of the summer season. All of these beer styles are moderate to light in sweetness, hop profile and alcohol content. Great after a game of softball or for a BBQ in July. These styles won’t leave you thirsty. Each style has its subtle trademarks and I suggest you try them side by side to tell the nuanced differences.

Shandys & Radlers - Part beer, part lemonade (or other fruit juice), these are the lawnmower beers. A few days into a heat wave and even the lightest beers can be too heavy.

Shandys and Radlers are very low in alcohol and super citrusy. Think of an Arnold Palmer but with beer instead of iced tea, very refreshing.

Here’s to a great summer with great beer. Let me know what you’ll be drinking this summer on Twitter @TheBrewerBill

Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters Tournament, may be the quintessential private golf country club in America. Founded by the legendary amateur player Bobby Jones along with Clifford Roberts who later became chairman of the club. Jones also helped design the course with Alister MacKenzie.

Golf Themed Cocktails Country Club Cooler: • 2 oz dry vermouth • 1/2 tsp grenadine (pomegranate simple syrup) • 3-4 oz soda, seltzer or sparkling water • 1 twist lemon peel • 1 spiral orange peel Pour the grenadine syrup and half of the carbonated water into a collins glass and stir. Add ice cubes and vermouth. Top off with seltzer and stir again with a long bar spoon. Garnish with the orange spiral and the lemon peel twist cut with a channel knife so the end hangs out over the rim of the glass similar to preparing a horse’s neck cocktail.

Hole-In-One Cocktail: • 1 3/4 oz Scotch whisky • 3/4 oz sweet vermouth • 1/2 tsp lemon juice • 1 dash orange bitters

A betting man would lay odds on masters of the game being able to ace the tee shot over other professional golfers and certainly amateur duffers. There have been 73 holes-in-one in the history of the actual contest, with a record five aces shot during the 2002 Masters Tournament.

Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake thoroughly and strain into a chilled glass.

Club Haus: • 1 oz blackberry liqueur • 4-5 oz club soda Haus is the German spelling of the word house and this drink honors all the international golf players who have mastered the game. Along with competing in the Masters Tournament itself, this normally solo endeavor becomes a team sport every two years when a select group of the best of the best of these players square off in the alternating biennial Ryder’s Cup and President’s Cup competitions. The Ryder Cup pits an American team against their European counterparts and the Presidents Cup matches the rest of the world minus Europe with their American golfing rivals.

Hole-In-One Shooter: • 3/4 oz melon liqueur • 1/4 oz apple brandy • 2 dashes cream Tradition has the player scoring an ace required to buy a round of drinks for everyone in the clubhouse although many favor just buying rounds for the group they were playing with since it can get pretty pricey. Celebrating shooting that hole in one with your golfing foursome at your own home bar is truly priceless.

Gene Sarazen hit the “shot heard round the world” during the 1935 Masters, holing out from the fairway on the par 5 15th for a double eagle. While not a hole-in-one, that’s a golf shot.

Arnold Palmer Drink Recipe: • 2 oz iced tea • 2 oz lemonade Arnold Palmer has donned the green jacket three times as the winner of the Masters Golf Tournament and this was a favorite drink he frequently ordered. Having a mocktail on hand is a must for any gathering and if your home bar is hosting a golf themed party then this non-alcoholic cocktail matches the occasion to a ‘tee’.

Bobby Jones Cocktail Recipe: • 1 1/2 oz brandy • 1/2 oz Crème de cacao ( chocolate bean liqueur, dark ) • 1/4 tsp grenadine • lemon juice Fill a cocktail shaker with 4-5 ice cubes. Add brandy, creme de cacao and grenadine.

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New Jersey’s As with so many things New Jersey is known for, rich and abundant golf courses are yet another thing for us to boast about. Our tightly packed state features hundreds of courses of all types, reflecting the

Hominy Hill

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Hominy Hill is considered one of the “crown jewels” of the Monmouth County Park System’s golf courses. This course is a Robert Trent Jones design classic, and is often rated as New Jersey’s numberone public golf course. Hominy Hill has been the host of two USGA National Amateur Public Links championships and numerous regional championship tournaments.

The course measures 7,049 yards from the blue tees and has USGA course and slope ratings of 74.2 and 131 from the blue tees. There are 138 bunkers throughout the course, with water coming into play at four holes. Course amenities include a wellstocked golf center, GHIN handicapping, food concession snack bar, warm-up range, and an immaculately manicured putting green.

Atlantic City Country Club

(Northfield, caesars.com/ golf/atlantic-city-countryclub): The Atlantic City area has so much more than simply the casinos. Try something different; spend a day at this beautiful course and complex. It is rated one of the top 50 19th holes in Golf by Golf Digest. As one of America’s oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, Atlantic City Country Club has been home to many firsts, including being the “birthplace of the birdie.”

The course has a bayside setting reminiscent of the historic links in Scotland and Ireland. The country club also features the Tap Room Bar & Grille -- breakfast, lunch and

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Neshanic Valley Golf Course

growing popularity of this rather genteel sport. The number of men, women and children taking up the club continues to grow. Golf is perhaps the only sport that effectively combines social play with

You can enjoy all your favorite sporting events on the many flat-screen televisions inside the 16,000-square-foot clubhouse that also features a ballroom. Outdoors, golfers can enjoy the 6,000-squarefoot bluestone patio for dining and tented events.

Ballamor Golf Club (Neshanic Stations, neshanicvalleygolf.com) Neshanic Valley Golf Course is the flagship facility of the five-course Somerset County Park Commission system.

The 27-hole Championship Course, the 9-hole Academy Course, the Learning Center, and the Callaway Golf Performance Center were designed to accommodate golfers of all abilities. The challenging par 32 nine-hole Academy Course plays from 1, 420 yards to 2,019 yards and offers three tees on each hole, with five par four holes and four par threes.

Architects Golf Club

(Hopatcong, thearchitectsclub.com) The Architects Golf Club is a 6863-yard par 71 course that holds a stellar reputation among the golf industry and has been recognized by such prestigious publications as Golf Course News, Golf Magazine, Links Magazine, Golf Digest and Sports Illustrated.

Its Thyme Restaurant and Bar is located within the clubhouse, offering a fresh and classic dining experience in a venue highlighted by a soaring ceiling, majestic fireplace, and outdoor terrace.

Complement your meal with a bottle of wine from its extensive wine list or enjoy a specialty cocktail.

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(Little Egg Harbor, ballamor. com) Now open for the public as a daily fee course and grounds, Ballamor was named the 4th best public course in the state of New Jersey by Golf magazine.

Designed by renowned architects Ault, Clark & Associates, the course blends traditional architecture with modern nuances that captures the distinct beauty of the property.

Each hole possesses its own individual character with a total package that tests every type of golf shot. The Pub and Grill at Ballamor -- open daily to the public -features a delicious menu of sandwiches, Certified Angus Beef burgers, appetizers, soups and salads and an extensive array of Chef’s specialties. The Pub & Grill also offers a wide selection of draft domestic beers as well as fine wines and mixed drinks.

(Williamstown, Scotlandrun. com) Scotland Run is open to the public year-round for daily-fee play, group outings and banquets. A Golf Digest 4 1/2-Star winner, Scotland Run was named the one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the country by the readers of Golf World in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards in 2009 and 2010.

On site, the Highlander Pub and Grill offers casual fare in a neighborhood tavern atmosphere. The extensive menu offers pub sandwiches, steaks, pasta and seafood dishes, daily gourmet chef specialties and authentic Scottish dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips and Chicken Pot Pie. With an extensive wine menu, diners can sample featured wines nightly. The bar also features many imported and domestic draft and bottled beers. The house draft, Belhaven Scottish Ale, has been brewed in Dunbar, Scotland since 1719. The Highlander’s expansive patio overlooks the course.

Royce Brook Golf Club

the grounds feature two acclaimed golf courses: the private, rugged West Course ranked in Golf Digest’s Top 20; and the public, parkland East Course routed through forested areas and wetlands, and rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. Open to the public, the East Course welcomes all golfers to enjoy a memberonly-type golf experience.

The Restaurant at Royce Brook, open to the public and led by Executive Chef Mark Barrows, features panoramic views, indoor and outdoor seating, and is ideal for entertaining clients over lunch or dinner, or for special events with friends and family. Royce Brook has a calendar of special events including holiday dinners, wine-tasting dinners and weekend entertainment.

Charleston Springs

(Millstone, charlestonsprings. com) Charleston Springs’ north and south courses feature 36 holes of championship-caliber golf.

(Hillsborough, roycebrook. com) Located in the heart of Somerset County

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individual challenge (beating your own best). And of course, fresh air and lushly landscaped surroundings only serve to enhance the overall experience.

The par 72 north course is a links-style course featuring extensive bunkering, multiple water hazards and large greens. It has a USGA course rating of 73.4 and slope rating of 126. The par 72 south course, designed in the classic parkland style, measures 6953 yards from the back tees and has a USGA course rating of 73.2 with a slope rating of 125.

Sand Barrens Golf Club

nine of the 27 holes plays from a minimum of 2,500 yards to a maximum of more than 3,500. Each nine plays as a par-36. Total distance for 18 holes will vary between 6,960 and 7,116, depending on the combination of nines played. The expansive clubhouse is luxurious and serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner; it also hosts formal banquets that accommodate up to 220 guests for a sit-down reception with space for entertainment and dancing.

By the way, this is by no means an “official” Top 10 list, it’s an amalgamation of suggestions from you, our readers, and our staff.

(Ocean View, shoregategolf. com) Shore Gate Golf Club, a par 72 premiere championship golf course, was rated “#2 Public Course in New Jersey” by Golf Digest, 2007, one of the 10 “Best New Upscale Public Courses” by Golf Digest and one of “Top 10 You Can Play” in GOLF magazine. Set in 245 acres of forest, the course features seven lakes, 88 bunkers, vertical dunes and other dramatic

OTHER POPULAR AREA COURSES Old Orchard Country Club, (Eatontown) 18 holes / 6,624 yards / Par 72 (732) 542-7666

Shore Gate Golf Club Pebble Creek Golf Club, Pebble Creek Course (Colts Neck) 18 holes / 6,325 yards / Par 71 (732) 303-9090

(Swainton, sandbarrensgolf. com) With a unique27-hole layout featuring more than 100 acres of sand, much in its bunkers and waste areas, Sand Barrens offers something a little different for golf enthusiasts, who all will feel comfortable with five sets of tee boxes. Each

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How else to explain the presence of Sean Hayes, the perky gay star of “Will & Grace,” taking over the role of the Almighty, which was initially played by Jim Parsons, the goofy gay star of “The Big Bang Theory.”

Technically speaking, Mr. Hayes is not portraying God. In his boundless mystery, God has chosen to come before us in the guise of Mr. Hayes. “For lo, I have endowed him with a winning, likable personality and know of a certainty that

your apprehension of my depthless profundities will be aided by his offbeat charm.”

W A Y The Almighty is not wrong about Mr. Hayes’s appeal. Just as Mr. Parsons made for an endearingly cuddly deity, so does Mr. Hayes. He almost looks like a grownup cherub and he channels the same fresh-faced boyishness and impish zest that made the character Jack a constant scene-stealer on “Will and Grace.”

God has taken corporeal form — a holy being doing so for only the second time in Christian history (it appears to be working out better this time) — in order to correct mankind’s dire misconceptions about His thinking and His works.

A certain set of Mosaic laws, specifically, have begun to grate on His nerves, despite their undeniable popularity. “Yea, I have grown weary of the Ten Commandments, in exactly the

same way that Don McLean has grown weary of ‘American Pie,’” he says. And so he has come before us to expand the list. Or rather rewrite it, since some of the originals were too good to let go.

God is accompanied by two archangels: Gabriel, who mans a Gutenberg Bible, reciting quotations at God’s command; and Michael, who takes questions from the audience and eventually, to God’s annoyance, begins challenging his ideas. Michael loses a wing for his impertinence.

But mostly it’s just God up there, chatting away like an amiable neighbor who has just settled down on your sofa for a good gossip. Aside from the inevitable jokes about “Hamilton” — one is tiring of those, but I’ll give God a pass — and

t h a t r e a l estate mogul who has improbably become the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, “An Act of God,” remains essentially the same show, a gut-bustingfunny riff on the never-ending folly of mankind’s attempts to fathom God’s wishes through the words of the Bible and use them to their own ends.

In Mr. Hayes, God has a delightful infinite-wisdom delivery system. His God is by turns comically admonishing, affectionate and just occasionally petulant, as who would not be when his carefully laid plans have resulted in, well, the world in its endless imperfection.

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wanted to be a comedian because when I’m around them, I’m quiet and shy believe it or not. I’m actually a quiet person in general. But once they saw me perform and see how amped up and passionate I am about comedy, they couldn’t have been more supportive.

V-NJ: How’s the rest of the year shaping up?

Where can we expect to see you over the next few months?

Adam Lucidi: This all started when I was in 5th grade. We had a talent show at my school and there was dancing, piano playing, and tons of girls lip syncing to Spice Girls songs.

I decided to do a ventriloquist act with a monkey puppet. Obviously I wasn’t good at being a ventriloquist at all, but it got a lot of laughs. From that point on, I knew I wanted to do something that would make people laugh.

Stand-up didn’t really enter my mind until I was about 14 or 15 years old. Then I did my first open mic when I was 16.

AL: : I have a lot of weekends booked all the way into November as of now, so that’s a blessing. I’m so grateful to have my calendar booked out in advance. But what to expect from me over the next few months is just me bouncing around all over the area and making sure audiences have a good time and get to forget about all the crazy crap going on out in the world. I usually post a lot of shows to my Facebook and Twitter pages. But there’s also a bigger calendar on my website adamlucidi.com V-NJ: Of all the comics you’ve worked with, anyone that stands out as someone who’s been something of a mentor and how so?

AL: I try to learn something from every established or veteran comedian that I’ve worked with. So many of them have given me a

V-NJ: : Speaking of real jobs, do you have one or is this thing called stand-up comedy it?

AL: : I’ve had a bunch of different random jobs...which is where some material actually comes from. I worked at an arcade (REMEMBER THOSE!!?) I worked in a bar/restaurant, I’ve been a dog walker, and I’ve even been a door man for Calvin Klein on 5th Ave in NYC. But for now, stand-up comedy is basically the only job I have.

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V-NJ: Any expectations of where you might see yourself in 5 years?

AL: Hopefully within 5 years I am on a television show or doing some commercials. If not, then I hope my Pug is still alive in 5 years.

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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

Off the Hook Windansea

56 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-872-2266

HIGHTSTOWN

A Little Bit of Cuba

2 E. Main Street732-577-8506

Basile’s

32 Laird Street…732-222-7770

Villa Soma

GameTime Bar & Grill

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McLoone’s Pier House

HOLMDEL

Chapter House

Market Yard Grille

Pearl of the Sea

46 S. Broadway…732-263-1050

71 Brighton Ave…732-923-9100

Court Jester

18 E. Main Street…732-431-3220

Jack’s

149 Brighton Ave. 732-870-8800

Tavern on the Lake

37 West Main Street 732-946-8857

110 Schanck Rd 732-577-5548

Dino’s

444 Ocean Blvd. N 732-923-0033

1 Ocean Ave…732-923-1006

101 Main Street…609-426-9345

16 E. Main Street…732-462-1040

Draft House

Ground Round

529 Rt. 130N…609-448-0049

The Cabin

Village Bistro

Havana

1 Navesink Ave…732-872-2006

Citricos

Sickles

100 Brighton Ave. 732-272-1598

105 Academy Street 732-938-6404

FREEHOLD

McDonagh’s

2 West Front Street 732-264-0999

LONG BRANCH

88 Bay Ave…732-291-1548

McLoone’s @ Favorites

59 West Front Street 732-497-0500

Claddagh Irish Pub

Lusty Lobster

3 Lafayette Rd.…732-512-5025

KEYPORT

Burlew’s Seafood & Steak

151 Markham Place 732-450-0444

300 Shore Drive…732-708-0000

FORDS

64 Church Street 732-471-6351

23 Bay Ave., 732-872-7000

FARMINGDALE

Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern

KEANSBURG

Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill

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

297 Bay Ave., 732-291-0099

609 River Road…732-530-3338

Surf Taco

Chilango

The Chubby Pickle

Quaker Steak & Lube

Solo Bella

LITTLE SILVER

272 Bay Ave.…732-708-0505

Rt. 18 South…732-992-8532

Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi

Bay Ave. Trattoria

122 Bay Ave., 732-872-9800

Tilted Kilt

BELMAR

Klein’s

Bahr’s Landing

2 Bay Ave.…732-872-1245

Brunswick Grove

561 Rt. 1…732-777-9464

Brandl

HIGHLANDS

Gusto Grill

125 Bayview Avenue 732-269-3000

703 Belmar Plaza 732-280-7501

Park East

3352 Hwy 35 S…732-739-2002

EAST BRUNSWICK

327 Milltown Rd…732-254-0495

Clementine’s Café

410 Hwy 36 S…732-739-2700

420 Rt. 34…732-431-0194

AVON

306 Main Street…732-988-7979

HAZLET

Huddy’s

1050 Rt. 18 N…732-651-2737

1200 Ocean Ave.…732-744-1400

TRE Restaurant

Blue Rock Cafe

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

For Your

618 Park Ave.…732-761-1300

611 Park Ave, …732-751-4422

2 Simon Lake Dr.…732-872-1424

JACKSON

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

7 South Street…732-780-2337

On the Deck

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Metropolitan Café

8 E. Main Street…732-780-9400

Simkos Grille

1000 Ocean Avenue…732-455-3275

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River Rock

1600 Rt. 70…732-840-1110

The Mix

Wine Loft

MANALAPAN

Mezza Luna

HOWELL

357 Rt. 9 S…732-536-0207

1454 Rt. 9 S…732-462-0056

130 Rt. 33…732-294-9992

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

The Sycamore Grille @ Knob Hill

Ivy League

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Spargos Grille

1 Shinnecock Drive 732-792-9909

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MANCHESTER

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

MARLBORO

Brioso’s

448 Rt. 9 N 732-617-1300

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

Don Chuchos

43 Rt. 35 S…732-775-9517

MJ’s 3205 Rt. 66…732-918-9700 Pete & Elda’s

In the Galleria 732-224-1233

OLD BRIDGE

Sogno

A Tavola

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

Benvenuti

3857 Hwy 516…732-607-1115

Big Ed’s BBQ

305 Hwy 34 Na…732-583-2626

Café Luna

3679 Rt. 9 N…732-965-5490

74 Main St 732-566-0267

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

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

Café 34

Hwy 34…732-583-9700

La Riviera

Pine Tavern

PT. PLEASANT

709 Arnold Ave 732-295-0709

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

July 2016

2 Bridge St. 732-212-1700

Zebu

20 Broad Street 732-936-9330

RUMSON

Molly Maguire’s Black Point Inn

132 East River Road 732-530-2882

709

Mediterranean Chateau

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

1 First Street 732-747-8396

3843 Rt. 9 N…732-591-0333

113 Main Street 732-566-8400

69 Broad Street 732-747-6969

Barnacle Bill’s

Salsarita’s

Frankie’s

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

Siam Garden

96 Woodland Ave.…732-774-6010

MATAWAN

Bart’s

10 Bridge Ave 732-741-6333

Salt Creek Grille

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

4 Bingham Ave. 732-933-9272

SEA BRIGHT

Woody’s Grille

Martell’s Lobster House

1 E. Church Street 732-976-1300

RED BANK

Rod’s

183 Riverside Ave 732-842-5990

SEASIDE PARK

308-310 Boardwalk 732-892-0131

Basil T’s

Buona Sera

50 Maple Street 732-530-5858

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

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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SEA GIRT

597 Washington Blvd.

732-449-2020

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

Landmark Tavern & Cafe 117 N. Broadway 732-721-6812

SOUTH RIVER

Ria Mar

25 Whitehead Ave. 732-257-1100

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

1411 Rt. 36 732-264-5222

WALL

Applebee’s

2007 Hwy 35 732-280-3676

Four Winds

1310 Jefferson Ave. 732-223-9579

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

WOODBRIDGE

Big Shots Sport Bar

SHREWSBURY

780 Rt. 1 North 732-750-5050

560 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-758-0800

Chris Michaels

CJ McLoone’s Fuji

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

Shadowbrook

40 Oakwood Ave. 732-634-5355

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

1 Obre Place…732-747-0200

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 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 — — 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm Rosalita’s Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 1pm - 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 — ALL DAY Tavern on the Lake 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 12N - 5pm ALL DAY Tilted Kilt 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — —

9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close — — 9pm - close Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza (Brick) 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm ALL DAY ALL DAY Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — — (Red Bank) ALL DAY ALL DAY The Sycamore Grille 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 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

ALL DAY TRE Restaurant 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 4pm - 7pm

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APPLEBEE’S / TINTON FALLS 14 Park Rd., Tinton Falls 732-935-1158 APPLEBEE’S / WALL 2007 Rt. 35, Wall, 732-280-3676 ASBURY ALE HOUSE 531 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park 732-455-3808 BIG ED’S B•B•Q 305 Route 34, Old Bridge 732-583-2626 BIG SHOTS SPORTS BAR 780 Rt. 1 North, Woodbridge 732-750-5050 BLUE MOON 114 S. Bway, S. Amboy 732-525-0014 BLUE ROCK CAFE 522 Amboy, Rd., Cliffwood Beach 732-583-7699 BRASS RAIL 80 Rt. 79, Matawan 732-290-8400 BRICKHOUSE 979 Cedarbridge, Brick 732-279-3743 BUFFALO WILD WINGS / BRICK 2770 Hooper Ave., Brick 732-475-7645 BUM ROGERS 2207 SW Central Ave., Seaside Park 732-830-2770 BURLEW’S SEAFOOD & STEAK 59 West Front Street, Keyport 732-497-0500 THE CABIN 984 Rt. 33, Freehold 732-462-3090 CJ MCLOONE’S 560 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls 732-758-0800 CAFÉ LUNA 3679 Rt. 9N, Old Bridge 732-965-5490 CLADDAGH IRISH PUB 297 Bay Ave, Highlands 732-291-0099 COLTS NECK INN 6 Rt. 537 - 732-462-0383 COURT JESTER / FREEHOLD E. Main St., Freehold 732-462-1040 DONOVAN’S BAR & GRILL 1900 Rt. 70, Manchester 732-657-0006 THE DOWNTOWN 10 W. Front St., Red Bank 732-741-2828 DUBLIN HOUSE 30 Monmouth St., Red Bank 732-747-6699 FIRESIDE GRILL 133 Rt. 79, Marlboro 732-780-7900 GAME TIME 110 Schanck Rd., Freehold 732-577-5548 GENERAL SALOON 1194 Englishtown Rd.Old Bridge 732-416-8628 GUSTO’S GRILL 1050 Rt. 18N, East Brunswick 732-651-2737 IVY LEAGUE Rt. 9N, Howell - 732-370-2206 JACKIE KEELEN’S BAR & GRILL 64 Church Ave., Keansburg 732-471-6351 JACK’S GOAL LINE 149 Brighton Ave., Long Branch 732-870-8800 JAKEABOB’S 910 Union Ave., Union Beach 732-264-3730 LANDMARK TAVERN 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy 732-721-6812 LA RIVIERA 113 Main St, Matawan 732-566-8400 MALONEY’S PUB 117 Main St., Matawan 732-583-4040 MARKET YARD GRILLE 18 E. Main St., Freehold 732-431-3220 MARTELL’S Boardwalk, Pt. Pleasant 732-892-0131 MARTELL’S WATER’S EDGE 125 Bayview Ave., Bayville 732-269-3000 MCLOONES @ FAVORITES 3 Lafayette Rd., Fords 732-512-5025 MCLOONE’S PIER HOUSE 1 Ocean Pl., Long Branch 732-923-1006 METROPOLITAN CAFÉ 8 E. Main St., Freehold 732-780-9400

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MEDITERRANEAN 27 Freneau Ave. (R 732-780-9400 MJ’S MIDDLETOW 1005 Hwy 35N, M 732-796-1400 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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EENNUUEESS FRIDAY, JULY 01 Blue Moon – Dean Shot Band The Cabin – Undisputed Jenk’s Club – DNA Reggae Duo @ 1pm; Burnt Sienna w/ tony Gia @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Steve Reilly & The Rain Band Maggie’s Tiki Bar – C.O.A.L. @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – Big Nab @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Daddy Pop @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Bobby Lynch @ 8pm River Rock – Kids @ Play 4-7pm; DJ Matt’s Beach Party 5-9pm; Nine Deeez & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm SATURDAY, JULY 02 Blue Moon – Vynt Edge Band The Cabin – Phil Engel Band Game Time – Nicky Fabbz Jenk’s Club – Shorty Long @ 1pm; The Nerds w/ DJ Encore @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – We Used to cut The Grass Arkestra Maggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm; Lifespeed @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Ninedeez Nites @ 2pm & 7pm River Rock – Pete Keghilian 2-5pm; P-Dub 5:30-9pm; DJ Infamous @10pm SUNDAY, JULY 03 Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pm Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm Jenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; Event Horizon w. DJ Toro @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Classic Music / Shimmering Strings Maggie’s Tiki Bar – T & Lee @ 3pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; New Power Soul @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – The Amused @ 8pm River Rock – Trane Stevens Duo 5-8pm PJ Sweeney’s – Steve O’Reilly @ 5pm MONDAY, JULY 04 INDEPENDENCE DAY Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pm Jenk’s Club – Sons of Origin @ 2pm; BStreet Band @ 6pm Langosta Lounge – Social Club Stringbean & The Boardwalk Martell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm; Big Bang Baby @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Lifespeed @ 2pm; Jay & Rob @ 7pm River Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pm TUESDAY, JULY 05 Asbury Ale House –Pong League @ 9pm Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @ 2pm; Dr. Cheeko @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge –Nikki Briar @ 7pm River Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/ Hunter 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 06 Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pm Langosta Lounge – Deal Casino STRIPPED! Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Billy Simmons @ 5:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @ 2pm; Pat Roddy @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi @ 7pm River Rock – Ladies Night; Larry Alter Duo 6-9pm; DJ Adam @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – Brue Crew @ 6pm THURSDAY, JULY 07 Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm The Cabin – Bike Night w/ Tommy Baz & The Bullzeye Band Langosta Lounge – DJ Tyler & Fun Times Maggie’s Tiki Bar – @venuesNJ

The Professionals @ 5:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @ 2pm; Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio @ 7pm River Rock – DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm FRIDAY, JULY 08 Blue Moon – Bob Denson Band The Cabin – Moondoggie Jenk’s Club – Sami Band Duo @ 1pm; Garden State Radio w/ DJ DC @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Steve Johnson Trio @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – DJ Blu I’z @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Johnny Drama @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Matt Noffsinger @ 8pm River Rock – Guns 4 Hire Duo 4-7pm; DJ Adam 5-9pm; Undisputed & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm PJ Sweeney’s – Skinny Amigos @ 5pm SATURDAY, JULY 09 Blue Moon – Dirty Shine Band The Cabin – Suspended Justice Fireside Grill – UFC 200 Game Time – UFC 200 Jenk’s Club – TBA @ 1pm; GoGo Gadgets w/ Damien Anthony @ 9pm Jackie Keelen’s – Comedy Night @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Curbie @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Up Next @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – P-Dub @ 2pm; Johnny Drama @ 8pm River Rock – Brue Crew 2-5pm; Mark Burg Duo 3-7pm; P-Dub 5:30 -9pm PJ Sweeney’s – John Monmecka @ 9pm SUNDAY, JULY 10 Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pm Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm Jenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; BStreet Band @ 6pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Shawn Mars @ 3pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Mike Dalton Band @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Undisputed @ 2pm River Rock – Steve Johnsn Duo 4-7pm; The Ruckus 5-9pm PJ Sweeney’s – Willy Lynch @ 5pm MONDAY, JULY 11 Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm; Nashville Radio @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob @ 7pm River Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pm TUESDAY, JULY 12 Asbury Ale House – Pong League @ 9pm Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @ 2pm; Dr. Cheeko @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Nikki Briar @ 7pm River Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/ Hunter 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Steve Johnson @ 5:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @ 2pm; Pat Roddy @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi @ 7pm River Rock – Ladies Night; Mike Dalton Duo 6-9pm; DJ Adam @ 9pm PJ Sweeney’s – The Amused @ 6pm THURSDAY, JULY 14 Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @ 2pm;

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Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Daddy Pop @ 8pm River Rock – Funbox Trio 6-9pm; DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm FRIDAY, JULY 15 The Cabin – Upside Jenk’s Club – DNA Reggae Duo 1pm; Man Down w/ DJ Encore @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Bliss @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – Big Nab @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Mike Dalton Band @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Daddy Pop @ 8pm River Rock – Half-Brothers 4-7pm; DJ Adam 6-9pm; Event Horizon & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm PJ Sweeney’s – Vuolo Duo @ 5pm SATURDAY, JULY 16 Blue Moon – Chuck Lambert Band The Cabin – Only Human Game Time – The Barnacle Brothers Jenk’s Club – Shorty Long @ 1pm; The Benjamins w/ Tony Gia @ 9pm Jackie Keelen’s –Short Term Memory Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Craig Daniels @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Big Bang Baby @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Changing Lanes @ 2pm; White Rabbit @ 8pm River Rock – Skinny Amigos Duo 2-5pm; P-dub 5:30-9pm PJ Sweeney’s – The Amused @ 8pm SUNDAY, JULY 17 Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pm Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm Jenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; BStreet Band @ 6pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Jo Bonanno & Godsons @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – TBA River Rock – Jay & Rob 4-7pm; On The Side 5-8pm MONDAY, JULY 18 Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm; After The Reign @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob @ 7pm River Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pm TUESDAY, JULY 19 Asbury Ale House – Pong League @ 9pm Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @ 2pm; Dr. Cheeko @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Nikki Briar @ 7pm River Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/ Hunter 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @ 2pm; Pat Roddy @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi @ 7pm River Rock – Ladies Night; Brue Crew 6-9pm PJ Sweeney’s –

Trane Stevens @ 6pm THURSDAY, JULY 21 Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm The Cabin – Bike Night w/ Judge & Jury Band Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Undisputed Duo @ 5:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @ 2pm; Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio @ 7pm River Rock – Matt Ryan Show (The Point) 5-7pm; Eddie Testa Band 6-9pm; DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm FRIDAY, JULY 22 Blue Moon – Big City Breakout The Cabin – Rock Bottom Jenk’s Club – Sami Band Duo @ 1pm; Garden State Radio w/ DJ Lil C @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Bob Burger Band @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – DJ Red @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; No Standards @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Baby @ 8pm River Rock – Jay & Rob 4-7pm; Blue Moon’s Birthday Party 5-9pm; The Benjamins & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm PJ Sweeney’s – Skinny Amigos @ 5pm SATURDAY, JULY 23 Blue Moon – Big Mike & The Sartonics The Cabin – Eddie Testa Band Game Time – The Benjamins Jenk’s Club – Cheesy & The Crackers @ 1pm; GoGo Gadgets w/ DJ Encore @ 9pm Jackie Keelen’s – TBA Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Brue Crew @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Stellar Mojo @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Counterfeiters @ 2pm; Bobby Lynch @ 8pm River Rock – Nicole & Denise 4-7pm; P-dub 5:30-9pm SUNDAY, JULY 24 Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pm Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm Jenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; Event Horizon w/ DJ Danny Boy @ 9pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Curbie @ 3pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Changing Lanes @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Misfit Johnny @ 2pm River Rock – Danger Box 5-8pm PJ Sweeney’s – Sons of Wexford @ 5pm MONDAY, JULY 25 Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm; Tat Hollar @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob @ 7pm River Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pm TUESDAY, JULY 26 Asbury Ale House – Pong League @ 9pm

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Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @ 2pm; Dr. Cheeko @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Nikki Briar @ 7pm River Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/ Hunter 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Billy Simmons @ 5:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @ 2pm; Pat Roddy @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi @ 7pm River Rock – Ladies Night; Joe Baracata Duo 6-9pm PJ Sweeney’s – Matt Noffsinger @ 6pm THURSDAY, JULY 28 Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pm Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @ 2pm; Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio @ 7pm River Rock – Funbox Trio 6-9pm FRIDAY, JULY 29 Blue Moon – Christopher Dean Band The Cabin – Goodfellas Jenk’s Club – DNA Reggae Band @ 1pm; Gypsy Wisdom w/ Tony Gia @ 9pm Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Pat Guadagno @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground - TBA Martell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Peat Moss & The Fertilizers @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – The Nines @ 8pm River Rock – Mark Burg Duo 4-7pm; DJ Adam 6-9pm; FuzzPops Band & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm PJ Sweeney’s – Skinny Amigos @ 5pm; DJ Unique @ 9pm SATURDAY, JULY 30 Blue Moon – Full Throttle Band The Cabin – On The Rocks Fireside Grill – UFC 201 Game Time – Johnny Drama Jenk’s Club – Sons of Origin @ 1pm; 92.3 AMP Radio (Live @ 9pm Jackie Keelen’s – 3th Annual Outdoor Bash w/ Old Guys Rule Langosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Jay & Rob @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Overboard @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Kicks @ 2pm; White Rabbit @ 8pm River Rock – Mike Dalton Duo 2-5pm; Chad Morales 3-7pm; P-dub 5:30-9pm PJ Sweeney’s – So Watt @ 9pm SUNDAY, JULY 31 Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pm Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pm Jenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; Event Horizon w/ DJ Danny Boy @ 9pm Maggie’s Tiki Bar – ContraBand @ 3pm Martell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Mike Dalton Band @ 8pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Undisputed @ 2pm River Rock – Amused Duo 4-7pm; Skinny Amigos 5-8pm PJ Sweeney’s – Ballyhaunis @ 5pm

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July 16 – July 31 The Little Mermaid

Friday, July 08 Kenny Babyface Edmonds

Algonquin Arts Theater Manasquan, NJ

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Wednesday, July 20 Eric Burdon & The Animals

Sunday, July 10 Asbury Park Comedy & Podcast Festival

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Wednesday, July 13 Cowboy Junkies

Friday, July 29 John Valby

Friday, July 15 Boys of Summer

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Sunday, July 10 Borgata Bob Dylan

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Main purpose; the center of interest or activity; focal point; cornerstone or linchpin

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

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

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

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

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

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