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Where it’s happening!

NJ’s Premier Dining & Entertainment Guide

Vol 2 • no 7

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Restaurant Profiles Sports Bars Pro Sports Schedules Local Band/Artist Profiles Mixologist-of-the-Month NEW! Gig-A-Bites Dining Guide Broadway Shows Behind the Footlights Happy Hours Local Entertainment Listings Concerts & Theater

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Dinner @ Our Oceanfront

Sea Breeze Restaurant

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TIKI BAR• •SEA SEA BREEZE RESTAURANT ••BEACH BEACH CLUB TIKI BAR BREEZE RESTAURANT CLUB

August Entertainment Dr. Cheeko

Saturday & Sunday @12:30pm 8/3, 8/4, 8/10, 8/11, 8/17, 8/18, 8/24, 8/25, 8/31, 9/1

Mike Dalton Trio

Friday @ 2pm 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30

Jamie Brown Trio

Thursday @ 2pm 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29

Bobby Lynch Trio

Wednesday @ 2pm 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28

Steve DiSalvo

Tuesday @ 2pm 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27

Triple Play

Monday @ 2pm 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26

DJ Tempo

Monday @ 12pm 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26

(Standard text message rates apply)

Band Schedule Thurs. 8/1 Fri. 8/2 Sat. 8/3 Sun. 8/4 Mon. 8/5 Tues. 8/6 Wed. 8/7 Thurs. 8/8 Fri. 8/9 Sat. 8/10 Sun. 811 Mon. 8/12 Tues. 8/13 Wed. 8/14 Thurs. 8/15 Fri. 8/16 Sat. 8/17 Sun. 8/18 Mon. 8/19 Tues. 8/20 Wed. 8/21 Thurs. 8/22 Fri. 8/23 Sat. 8/24 Sun. 8/25 Mon. 8/26 Tues. 8/27 Wed. 8/28 Thurs. 8/29 Fri. 8/30 Sat. 8/31

Sensational Soul Cruisers Daddy Pop Holla Back Garden State Radio Big Bang Baby Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers Ultrafuse Johnny Drama The Rythem Shop Big Bang Baby Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers Bobby Lynch Band Garden State Radio Radio Nashville Big Bang Baby Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers JoBonanno & Godsons The Replicants Johnny Drama Big Bang Baby Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers Drop Dead Sexy Big Bang Baby

9:30 pm 9pm 9pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 9:30 pm 9pm 9pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 9:30 pm 9pm 9pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 9:30 pm 9pm 9pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 9:30 pm 9pm 9pm

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Inside... Restaurant & Bar -fine dining asian cusine -sushi bar -premium liquor and wine -top notch service

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Sunset Deck & Bar

-live entertainment Thursday thru Sunday nights -upscale lounge atmosphere -premium cocktails -extensive wine list -amazing sunset / golf view August 6 2013

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Letter to Our Readers

During these “dog days of summer,” many of us head to the beach to relax in the sun, read a book or just nap. For others, the beach offers an opportunity to watch incredible action or to even take part. Take a few minutes to learn about the surfing, volleyball and frisbee activities and events taking place on our beaches by reading our feature about New Jersey Beach Sports.

Looking for a different dining experience? Just walk through the doors of the Tilted Kilt in East Brunswick. Experience a Celtic (Scottish-Irish-English) pub and eatery where the costumed servers (Tilted Kilt Girls) will offer fine food, attentive service and friendly conversation. Experience the venue’s concept: “The Best Looking Sports Pub You’ve Ever Seen.”

Next, true “Jersey-ites” will enjoy this month’s band profile on a renowned Bruce Springsteen tribute band -- The Rising. They’ve packed venues around the world and throughout our state playing five decades of music from the “Boss” and his E Street Band. Then, learn a bit about a young, bright and ambitious lady who loves both her jobs. She bartends at Fireside Grill & Bar in Marlboro and in her spare time takes care of animals at a local veterinarian’s office. Read about Nicole Rivas, our Mixologist-of-the-Month.

For theater-goers searching for a unique experience, we’ve uncovered a little known gem in Beach Haven on LBI: the Surflight Theatre. This venue offers performances of top Broadway shows, features well known comedians and musicians, and like the Count Basie Theater, also is a learning annex offering children’s classes and workshops. Take your kids for a visit and stop by the adjacent Show Place Ice Cream Parlour.

Ok, now that activities for the month have been offered for your consideration, by our staff of writers, get out there to dine, drink, dance and be entertained …before the summer ends!

Bob Byrne, Publisher LIKE US!

In This Issue: Sports Bars & Quiz................................................................... Page 6 Restaurant Profile .................................................................Page 10 Band Profile.............................................................................Page 12 Mixologist-of-the-Month....................................................Page 14 Libations...................................................................................Page 14 Main Feature: Beach & Bounty..........................................Page 18 Catering....................................................................................Page 20 Gig-a-bites...............................................................................Page 21 BYO Restaurants.....................................................................Page 22 Two on the Aisle....................................................................Page 24 Behind The Footlights..........................................................Page 26 Dining Pleasures....................................................................Page 28 Happy Hours...........................................................................Page 30 Where it’s happening!..........................................................Page 31 Concerts & Theater................................................................Page 32 Plugged into AC ....................................................................Page 33 Venues NJ Cares.....................................................................Page 34 The Last Word.........................................................................Page 34 Publisher Bob Byrne rfbyrne@att.net

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Graphics & Design Daria Kenny

Editor Lisa Schofield

Advertising Sales 732-995-1714

Contributing Writers Clare Marie Celano Steve Ortlieb Tim Kolupanowich

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A relaxing cross between Margaritaville and Tommy Bahama LUNCH - Mon. - Sat. 11:30am - 3:00pm BRUNCH - Sun. 10:30am - 2:00pm DINNER (Summer Hours): KITCHEN: Sun. - Thurs. closes at 10pm; Fri & Sat 11pm BAR: Sun. - Thurs. closes at Midnight; Fri & Sat 1:30am

Join Us

All Day Beach Party

Happy Hour

Mon - Sat 2pm - 6pm / Sunday All Day Beer Flights* $5.00 (* Four different 4oz glasses served on a paddle)

Featuring 1/2 Priced Appetizers • 16 Draft Beers •$5 Svedka Vodka Drinks $4 House Wine by the Glass • $2 Yuengling & Coors Light Pints Relax & Enjoy watching our 10 HDTV’s

Daily Specials

sponsored by Landshark Beer

Landshark Btls. $2.50 * Prizes for Best Beach Outfit Food & Tropical Drink Specials * Enter to win a Kayak Live music by Gary Philips

Aug 7th … Ladies Shopping Day plus Psychic Reader.

(Call in advance 732-814-8576 to schedule a reading)

Cruise up to the marina dock @ Riverwatch

Monday - Trivia Night Tuesday - Lobster Night Wednesday – Ladies Night: Live Music 6pm – 9pm Thursday – Pasta Night: Live Music 8pm Friday & Saturday - Live Music 8pm - Midnight Sunday Brunch - 10:30am - 2:00pm $21.95 Adults/$10.95 Kids (10 & younger) Early Bird Specials - Sunday thru Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Monthly Specials

Aug. 6th - Wiggle Your Toes Day Wiggle Your Toes and receive 20% off all bottles of wine Aug. 13th - National Left Handed Day All left handed customers get 50% off appetizers (with entrée) Aug. 16th - National Tell A Joke Day Tell your server a joke and get a free T-Shirt

Tie up & come inside for lunch/dinner or

Call ahead and we’ll have your meal ready for pick up (select beverages available in plastic containers) See our complete menu on our website.

Have Your Next Function in

Our Party Room Overlooking the Scenic Metedeconk River

Thurs. 8/1 Fri. 8/2 Sat. 8/3 Sun. 8/4 Tues. 8/6 Wed, 8/7 Thurs. 8/8 Fri. 8/9 Sat. 8/10 Sun. 8/11 Tues. 8/13 Wed, 8/14 Thurs. 8/15 Fri. 8/16 Sat. 8/17

Aug. 19th - National Aviation Day All Airline Personal receive a free dessert (with entrée) Aug.25th - Beach Party Day Prizes for Best Outfit, Food & Drink Specials, Landshark Beer Promo Aug. 26th - National Dog Day Free treats for your pooch

August Entertainment Undisputed Trax Phil Engel Band Gary Philips Gary Cook Tomardo Seth Tieger Gary Philips Brue Crew Jarrett Dean Gary Cook Tomardo Jim Morris Trio Nicole & Denise License To Chill

Sun. 8/18 Bonnie Boland Tues. 8/20 Gary Cook Wed, 8/21 Tomardo Thurs. 8/22 Lefty Fri. 8/23 Ballyhaunis Sat. 8/24 Lance Hyland Stark & Jarrett Dean Sun. 8/25 Gary Philips Tues. 8/27 Gary Cook Wed, 8/28 Tomardo Thurs. 8/29 Floyd Murray Fri. 8/30 High Tide & Vintage Johnny Sat. 8/31 Seth Tieger Band

First there was Sinatra, then Martin, then Darin …

NOW…Tomardo

Every Wednesday 6pm – 9pm

732.920.8900 • 799 Rt. 70, Brick, NJ 08723

www.Riverwatchbricknj.com

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Sports Bar Listings ABERDEEN Court Jester 732-566-6674 ASBURY PARK Cabana Club 732-988-4500 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS Twin Light Taphouse 732-872-1345 BELMAR 507 Main 732-681-6301 Boathouse 732-681-5221 Connolly Station 732-280-2220 BRICK Brickhouse 732-279-3743 Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645 River Rock 732-840-1110 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 BRIELLE SandBar 732-528-7750 Simko’s 732-528-9989 CLARKSBURG Clarksburg Inn 732-259-2558 COLTS NECK Huddy’s 732-431-0194 EATONTOWN Bogart’s 732-542-1836 EAST BRUNSWICK Brunswick Grove 732-254-0495 Gusto Grill 732-651-2737 Tilted Kilt 732-992-8532 EAST WINDSOR Brewster’s Pub 732-448-2258 City Streets 732-426-9400 FARMINGDALE Mulligan’s 732-938-6166 Woody’s 732-938-6404 HAZLET Park East 732-739-2002 HIGHLANDS Chubby Pickle 732-872-7000 Clam Hut 732-291-2526 The Claddagh 732-291-0099 Windansea 732-872-2266 HIGHTSTOWN Tavern on the Lake 609-426-9345 HOWELL Chapter House 732-462-0056 Ivy League 732-370-2206

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KEYPORT

Blue Rock 732-583-7699 McDonagh’s 732-264-0999 LAKE COMO Bar A 732-681-7422 PK Shamrock 732-681-3111 LOCH ARBOUR Lakehouse 732-531-5555 LONG BRANCH Jack’s 732-870-8800 Draft House 732-272-1598

Test Your Little League World Series Smarts Match the winning team with the year they won YEAR PLAYER 2011

Musashi-Fuchu, Tokyo

2010

Warner Robins, GA

2009

EWA Beach, Hawaii

2008

Louisville, KY

2007

Willemstad, Curacao

2006

Chula Vista, CA

2005

Tokyo, Japan

2004

Columbus, GA

2003

Huntington Beach, CA

2002

Waipahu, Hawaii (Answers on page 20)

MANALAPAN The Sycamore Grill 732-792-7722 MANASQUAN Leggett’s 732-223-3951 O’Neill’s 732-526-5666 MARLBORO Fireside Grill 732-780-7900 Nonna’s 732-536-9050 MATAWAN Kat Shack 732-441-1030 MJ’s Buttonwood 732-566-6220 MIDDLETOWN MJ’s 732-918-9700 MONROE Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709

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NEPTUNE Clancy’s Tavern 732-776-6999 East Coast Cookery 732-922-0003 Headliner 732-775-6200 Kelly’s 732-775-9517 MJ’s 732-918-9700 Sunsets 732-775-9911 OLD BRIDGE Big Ed’s BBQ 732-583-2626 Pine Tavern 732-727-5060 PT. PLEASANT Farrell’s 732-892-2090 Frankie’s 732-892-6000 Idle Hour 732-899-2102 Martell’s 732-892-0131 Wharfside 732-892-9100 RED BANK Brannigan’s 732-741-0224 The Downtown 732-741-2828 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180 Walt Street Pub 732-741-5936 RUMSON Barnacle Bill’s 732-747-8396 Molly Maguire’s 732-530-2882 SEA BRIGHT Woody’s 732-976-1300 SEA GIRT Edgar’s 732-449-4114 Harrigan’s 732-449-8228 Rod’s 732-449-2020 SPRING LAKE The Porch 732-449-5880 St. Stephen’s Green 732-449-2626 TINTON FALLS Applebee’s 732-935-1158 MJ’s 732-542-3131 Pour House 732-842-4337 TOMS RIVER McIntyre’s 732-349-0420 Mulligan’s 732-255-3900 WALL Applebee’s 732-280-3676 Four Winds 732-223-9579 WOODBRIDGE Big Shots Sports Bar 732-750-5050 Chris Michael’s 732-634-5355

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Now in Brick Only

Tommy’s Red Bank 2 Bridge Ave. @ The Galleria

Now Brick Oinnly

Now innly Tommy’s Brick Brick O E K

515 Route 70

Brick, New Jersey (732) 262-5180

Red Bank, New Jersey (732) 212-1700

K A RuArO ays Sat – cdlose m 9p

Tommy’s Paramus

700 Paramus Park

Paramus, New Jersey (201) 261-1380

Happy Hours Mon – Thurs 4pm – 7pm Fridays 4pm – 7pm & 10pm – close Sat & Sun ALL Day

We e k ly Ba r Sp e c i a ls Half Price

Monday – ­ Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday Martinis Sangria Beer & Wings ½ Price on Select Beers $4 House Wines * $4 Well Drinks

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($7 each or any 2 for $12) Italian Chopped Salad * Apple Salad Personal Pies ($1 per topping) Personal Calzones ($1 per topping) Coal Oven Roasted Wings ht one Rig D a z z i P

Tommy’s Full Service Catering Menu & To Go Menu Available www .T o m m ys C oa l F i r e d P i z z a . com

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PRO SPORT SCHEDULES MLB NY Yankees & NY Mets

Watch All this Season’s Games @ Fireside

$2.50 Coors Light Btls. & Drafts, during all NFL games Prizes & Giveaways during *every game.

NASCAR - Sprint Cup Series Sun, Aug 4 1:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono Pocono Raceway Sun, Aug 11 1:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Watkins Glen Watkins Glen International Sun, Aug 18 1:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan Michigan International Speedway Sat, Aug 24 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol Bristol Motor Speedway Sun, Sep 1 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta Atlanta Motor Speedway Sat, Sep 7 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond Richmond International Raceway

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Aug 2 Friday, 7:10 PM @San Diego Padres Aug 3 Saturday, 5:40 PM @San Diego Padres Aug 4 Sunday, 1:10 PM @San Diego Padres Aug 5 Monday, 7:10 PM @Chicago White Sox Aug 6 Tuesday, 7:10 PM @Chicago White Sox Aug 7 Wednesday, 7:10 PM @Chicago White Sox Aug 9 Friday, 7:05 PM vs Detroit Tigers Aug 10 Saturday, 1:05 PM vs Detroit Tigers Aug 11 Sunday, 1:05 PM vs Detroit Tigers Aug 12 Monday, 7:05 PM vs Los Angeles Angels Aug 13 Tuesday, 7:05 PM vs Los Angeles Angels Aug 14 Wednesday, 7:05 PM vs Los Angeles Angels Aug 15 Thursday, 1:05 PM vs Los Angeles Angels Aug 16 Friday, 7:10 PM @Boston Red Sox Aug 17 Saturday, 4:05 PM @Boston Red Sox Aug 18 Sunday, TBA @Boston Red Sox Aug 20 Tuesday, 1:05 PM vs Toronto Blue Jays

(Rescheduled from 5/19/2013) Aug 20 Tuesday, 7:05 PM vs Toronto Blue Jays Aug 21 Wednesday, 7:05 PM vs Toronto Blue Jays Aug 22 Thursday, 1:05 PM vs Toronto Blue Jays Aug 23 Friday, 7:10 PM @Tampa Bay Rays Aug 24 Saturday, 7:10 PM @Tampa Bay Rays Aug 25 Sunday, 1:40 PM @Tampa Bay Rays Aug 26 Monday, 7:07 PM @Toronto Blue Jays

(Rescheduled from 8/29/2013) Aug 27 Tuesday, 7:07 PM @Toronto Blue Jays Aug 28 Wednesday, 7:07 PM @Toronto Blue Jays Aug 30 Friday, 7:05 PM vs Baltimore Orioles Aug 31 Saturday, 1:05 PM vs Baltimore Orioles

Thu, Aug 1 Fri, Aug 2 Sat, Aug 3 Sun, Aug 4 Tue, Aug 6 Wed, Aug 7 Thu, Aug 8 Fri, Aug 9 Sat, Aug 10 Sun, Aug 11 Mon, Aug 12 Tue, Aug 13 Wed, Aug 14 Thu, Aug 15 Fri, Aug 16 Sat, Aug 17 Sun, Aug 18 Mon, Aug 19 Tue, Aug 20 Wed, Aug 21 Fri, Aug 23 Sat, Aug 24 Sun, Aug 25 Mon, Aug 26 Tue, Aug 27 Wed, Aug 28 Thu, Aug 29 Fri, Aug 30 Sat, Aug 31

@ Miami vs Kansas City vs Kansas City vs Kansas City vs Colorado vs Colorado vs Colorado @ Arizona @ Arizona @ Arizona @ LA Dodgers @ LA Dodgers @ LA Dodgers @ San Diego @ San Diego @ San Diego @ San Diego @ Minnesota vs Atlanta vs Atlanta vs Detroit vs Detroit vs Detroit vs Philadelphia vs Philadelphia vs Philadelphia vs Philadelphia @ Washington @ Washington

12:40 PM 7:10 PM 1:10 PM 1:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 12:10 PM 9:40 PM 8:10 PM 4:10 PM 10:10 PM 10:10 PM 10:10 PM 10:10 PM 10:10 PM 8:40 PM 4:10 PM 2:10 PM 7:10 PM 1:10 PM 7:10 PM 4:05 PM 1:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 1:10 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM

PGA June 2013 - PGA Pro Tour Schedule Aug 1 - 4

Aug 1 - 4

Aug 8 - 11

Aug 15 - 18 Aug 22 - 25 Aug 30 - Sep 2

Nationwide Series Sat, Aug 10 2:00 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen Watkins Glen International Sat, Aug 17 2:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Fri, Aug 23 7:30 PM ET NASCAR

Reno-Tahoe Open Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational Firestone CC (South Course), Akron, OH PGA Championship Oak Hill CC, Rochester, NY Wyndham Championship - Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC The Barclays - Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, NJ Deutsche Bank Championship TPC Boston, Norton, MA

Nationwide Series at Bristol Bristol Motor Speedway

Watch ALL Your Favorite Sports @

Sat, Aug 31 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta Atlanta Motor Speedway Fri, Sep 6 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond Richmond International Raceway

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HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-FRIDAY NOON-7pm

BAR ONLY DAILY SPECIALS 7 Days A Week

½ Price Appetizers

UFC 163

Sat - 8/03

Machida vs.

Davis Live from Rio de Janeiro

After 10pm UFC 164 -

Sat - 8/31

Henderson vs. Pettis Live from Milwaukee

Are You ready For Some Football?

Cocktail Menu Watch ALL PLAN YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT PARTY @ FIRESIDE

Watch All the Games @ Fireside $2.50 Coors Light Btls. & Drafts, during all NFL games Prizes & Giveaways during *every game.

Yankee & Mets

$2.50 Coors Light 9pm – close

TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT

$4 Pinnacle Drinks $3 Corona & Corona Light Prizes & Giveaways 8pm – close

WEDNESDAY ½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close $2.50 Miller Lite 10pm – close DJ

Games @ Fireside!

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY - ½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close

732.780.7900

MONDAY

½ Price Wine by the Bottle All Night $3 Corona Light 9pm – close $2.50 Miller Lite Draft & Bottles 9pm – close

FRIDAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Facebook

732.780.7900 133 South Main St. (Route 79) Marlboro, NJ 133 Main FOR St (Route 79)LUNCH Marlboro, NJ MENUS SEESouth OUR WEBSITE COMPLETE & DINNER

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Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery / East Brunswick, NJ

by CLARE MARIE CELANO

If you want an authentic Scottish-Irish-English dining and entertainment experience -- walk through the doors of the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in East Brunswick and simply -enjoy!

This contemporary Celtic-themed fun sports pub offers great food, beers on tap, entertainment, a full-service bar and can also accommodate private parties.

The Celtic and Gaelic influences are reflected in the decor, food, excellent service and in the servers’ exquisite costuming -- a truly beautiful hallmark of The Tilted Kilt.

According to Charles Hunter, General Manager of the East Brunswick location, the costumes worn by servers have a registered tartan pattern and is trademarked.

The pub is known for its expertly prepared food, wide selection of alcoholic beverages and sports bar atmosphere, and also for its “Tilted Kilt Girls.” Tilted Kilt was conceived

to be a contemporary, Celtic-themed sports pub staffed with beautiful servers in plaid kilts and matching plaid tops. “We consider our Kilt Girls to be ‘connection makers,’ as well as ‘relationship builders.’ We expect our Kilt Girls to exceed expectation through stellar service and to wow you with their interpersonal skillset.”

The Tilted Kilt concept is expressed in its motto, “The Best Looking Sports Pub You’ve Ever Seen! ®” “This expression is coined by pub officials and we stand by it,” Hunter 10

says. “Where else can your drinking experience be one of vision as well as taste and temperature?”

The Tilted Kilt was conceived in Las Vegas by successful restaurateur Mark DiMartino. The owners of the Tilted Kilt in East Brunswick, Vishnu Seetharaman, Tito Shah, Mihir Kothari, and Mansinh Chaudhari, have seen such great success with their East Brunswick location, they’re opening another in Wayne, NJ. The pub offers various Special Nights, for instance, “SIN” Monday (Service Industry Night) when workers in the service industry receive 25% off the entire check from 8:00 pm to close, Ladies Night is held every Wednesday and World Tavern Poker Night takes place on Wednesday as well. In addition, every Tuesday they play Twisted Trivia and every other Tuesday Karaoke follows Trivia. And, August will see the launching of a new pastime at the Tilted Kilt: a dart league. Also, children eat free every day during the summer break.

Enjoy 31 TVs and two big screens located around the dining room and at the bar. Tilted Kilt offers patrons all sports packages, as well, as the UFC pay-per-view fights, shown as pay-per-view boxing championships with no cover charge.

The bar and the dining room are incorporated into a large room with a community table in the center. A garage door at the bar opens to the patio for outdoor dining.

For beer aficionados, The Tilted Kilt is renowned. Says Hunter, “The House Draft is the TK Lager. This is actually Killian’s Irish Red, a great red beer that guests can’t get enough of. We just started a new IPA called Evil Genius, and this is a fun beer. It’s crisp and finishes well. We also offer ‘the usual suspects’ (Heineken, Guinness and Bass, etc.) for those who are set in their ways,” he smiles. “On August 6, we will launch a fresh new menu country wide...

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We will be adding and removing items, but don’t fear…

even though the Drunken Clams are coming off the menu we’ll continue to feature it as a blackboard special,” Hunter promises.

Some of the tasty Irish fare includes TK Irish Nachos, freshly cooked crispy potato chips covered in cheese sauce, seasoned, ground beef and tomatoes, or the Classic Big Arse” Hamburger, delicious Sterling Silver USDA choice ground chuck, grilled to perfection and served on a fresh bun; or Maggie Mae’s Fish & Chips, a true English Pub Classic of battered cod filet with a creamy tartar dipping sauce and side of homemade cole slaw.

The most popular dessert? The Brownie Guilt. “Notice that the name insinuates you are doing something bad,” Hunter quips.

The Tilted Kilt also caters celebrations and Fantasy Football on site and does off-premise catering as well. The outdoor patio can be rented for private functions.

So visit the Tilted Kilt where good times are always on tap, the service is outstanding and the scenery, well it speaks for itself!

August 2013

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by Tim Kolupanowich

Sporting a playlist featuring five decades worth of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band hits, The Rising packs venues across the world as they and their fans pay tribute to one of the greatest rock and roll bands ever. Made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Tom Vitorino, saxophonist Bobby Holley, drummer Owen Goldman, pianist Alex Rice, guitarist Brian Stewart, bassist Dan Hange and organist Dave Lewis, The Rising pours their passion, energy and talent into each performance in order to honor and pay tribute to The Boss and his legions of fans across the globe.

As much as Vitorino would like to take credit for working hard to emulate The Boss while on stage, it just naturally comes out that way. When he sound checked Springsteen’s “Stolen Car” at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park in 1998, the owner thought Springsteen was actually on stage. “I’d be a better actor than Marlon Brando if I could sound like Bruce for four hours,” said Vitorino, who adds that the only bad part is he has trouble making original music because people always tell him there’s already a Bruce Springsteen.

A few years later at the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Reunion Tour, he met saxophonist Bobby Holley and after someone joked they looked like Springsteen and late E Street Band member Clarence Clemons, they decided to jam together and the result was instantaneous ignition.

The Rising has played around the world and has received outstanding reactions from all crowds. Even in Europe The Rising packs the house. From music academies in the United Kingdom to The Riviera in Spain, Vitorino was surprised to see how many fans were singing every word to every song; it’s a testament to Springsteen’s global impact. Here in the U.S., The Rising has gone across the nation and love to play those big, nameless outdoor venues. Locally the band has performed in Downtown Freehold (Springsteen’s home town) and at Asbury Park’s Wonder Bar. Yet, although he has performed at the Stone Pony with other bands, Vitorino is unlikely to take The Rising there, because, as it is the venue where Springsteen launched his career, Vitorino considers it hallowed ground.

Aside from just covering the legendary Springsteen, Vitorino is in it for the connections with his band and the audience. “The guys in my band, they’re my band. This isn’t something that we slapped together; these guys are my friends and it’s a relationship that supersedes what we do,” he musician relates. “When you see a band it’s important they share that connection and the connection is shared with the audience.” The band’s relationship with the audience is key as they are ultimately the ones who make each and every performance special. From 1975’s Born to Run to 2012’s Wrecking Ball and everything in between, the hardcore and casual fans alike can take in each song and create a bond with the band on stage.

The Rising is as big on giving back to the community as they are in generating a connection with their audience. The band’s “Live in Los Angeles” DVD is for sale on its website for the cost of just the shipping fee, and for each one sold a dollar is donated to the United Nations World Food Programme and to Feeding America.

Vitorino believes altruism and entertainment go hand in hand and music in its truest form gives back to a society in many ways. For example, he says, food banks are important because it’s often families who need it and while cries to rally around natural disaster efforts eventually fade, there’s always a constant need for helping the average family that is living below the poverty line and has trouble finding something to eat every night. “It’s really important that not just us as entertainers, but everybody should be able to give something back,” emphasized Vitorino. “It’s very important that we all understand if you have the wherewithal, you should give back something.”

So for a boss time listening to an authentically perfect Boss tribute, be sure to check out The Rising. For free previews, booking information, tour dates and more, visit TheRising.tv.

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Nicole Rivas

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO

She’s young, bright, ambitious and full of the energy needed to do the work she loves, which includes bartending and working with animals.

Bartender Nicole Rivas, of Manalapan, makes maximum use of every bit of time she has, working two jobs and working on the next chapter of her life -- studying to become a veterinarian.

She graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and animal science.

“I love bartending, working with people and the pace,” Rivas says of her job at the Fireside Grill & Bar, a lively, popular sports bar and restaurant in Marlboro. She also loves taking care of animals, and she gets the opportunity to do this three days a week as a veterinarian technician at the office of Dr. Kelly O’Connor at Marlboro Animal Hospital, where she has served as a staff member for three

years. Rivas originally applied a volunteer at the animal hospital to obtain the required experience needed to apply to veterinary school. And Rivas was no stranger to volunteer work, having served as an EMT for Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad.

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She decided to swap helping people for helping animals. “Animals are much cuddlier and cuter, they don’t judge you and they don’t complain so much,” she chuckles. “After one month of volunteering at the animal hospital, Dr. O’Connor asked me if I wanted to work for her,” Rivas said. At the animal hospital, she runs blood work for the animals, and helps the doctor prep animals for surgery, among many other basic duties at the animal hospital.

veterinary programs, including one at Ross University in the Caribbean and Purdue University in Indiana.

So how does showing up for two jobs on a regular basis work for this bartender/vet tech?

“Perfectly,” smiles Rivas, adding, “I love running around like a lunatic in both jobs.”

At home, Rivas is “pet mom” to Duchess, a bloodhound; Chloe, a cocker spaniel; Roxanne, a Yorkie; and Bailey, her cat. She is considering

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Blend on High for 10 seconds. Add 3/4 cup of ice. Blend on High for 10 to 15 seconds until smooth. Pour into a tropical cocktail glass.

Garnish with the pineapple leaf, strawberry half, and a few blueberries.

This is a much lighter (lower-calorie) variation of the Piña Colada, and without the pineapple.

3 to 4 orange wedges 1 ounce simple syrup 1 ounce fresh lime juice 3/4 ounce silver tequila 3/4 ounce Hangar One Mandarin Blossom vodka (or other orange vodka) 2-3 turns of freshly cracked black pepper In a mixing glass, muddle the orange wedges with the simple syrup and lime juice. Add the tequila and vodka.

Top with ice and shake vigorously.

Strain into a Margarita glass and top with black pepper.

About the author Kim Haasarud is a James Beard-honored mixologist, author, and beverage consultant. She conceives her signature cocktails much as Alice Waters would create a specialty dish, taking inspiration from market-fresh, high quality ingredients.

You won’t find the standard Cosmopolitan or mix-based Margarita on Haasarud’s ever-changing bar card. Instead, depending on the occasion or the season, she might shake up Martini infusing teas with fresh muddled fruits, or concoct a Margarita with ripe kumquats or a combination of kiwis and fresh herbs.

Haasarud’s liquid cuisine has stirred up a huge following in both New York and Los Angeles. She works with such groups as: PF Changs, Wyndham Worldwide Hotels & Resorts, OMNI, Ritz Carlton, Mastro’s, Z’Tejas, Darden, Brinker, TGI Fridays and hundreds of restaurant and wine and spirit clients have commissioned specialty cocktails by Haasarud, including MoetHennessy, SKYY Spirits, Future Brands, Diageo, Maxim, and Pepsico to name just a few.

Kim is the author of the best-selling “101... “ cocktail series with Wiley & Sons ( 101 Tropical Drinks, 101 Margaritas , 101 Martinis, 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks, 101 Champagne Cocktails, 101 Blended Drinks and 101 Mojitos and other Muddled Drinks.)

She lives with her husband Kevin, two children Holden & Maddy, and dog Emi in Phoenix, AZ.

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NJ Beach Sports The true dog days of summer are here. August, sans any holiday, is a 31-day stretch of heat, sun ... and fun! To top off the joy, the Atlantic Ocean has warmed up to cool you down; its temperature range is usually pitch-perfect for ocean swimmers, especially those who recoil at its earlier summer chill.

The beach is most Jersey residents’ favorite place to play and relax. It is a pleasant escape for those who want to relax in the sun, reading, doing crossword puzzles or just taking a nap. It is also the perfect backdrop to watch some incredible action and even take part.

More and more, we can watch or take part in surfing, volleyball and frisbee tossing. Here at VENUES NJ, we hopefully anticipate a beach football league to start (anyone?).

SURFING

With waves crashing and rolling on 130 miles of beaches, New Jersey is home to what many consider to be some of the best surfing on the East Coast -- from Sandy Hook to Cape May, surfers of all levels often find hours of great waves all year long. Great surfing can be had at numerous beaches including but not limited to Spring Lake, Seaside Heights, Manasquan, Ocean City, and Wildwood.

As more people become active and seek to get in shape via a fun sport rather than being a gymmachine jockey, surfing is on the rise. And rightfully so, this is not the sport many people can just buy equipment for and simply start. There are several terrific surf schools for the whole family to learn ... and become an annual family tradition.

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Coastline Adventures (njsurfschool.com) based in Brick has created surfing camps and lessons with quality and safety-minded instruction, a dynamic curriculum, as well as providing surfing equipment. According to its website, it “presents surfing as a lifestyle covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness, surf etiquette, health and fitness and cultural heritage.”

other novice surfers and get tips from professionals including lessons on how to understand surfing conditions, giving the surf report, using surf forecasts, ocean safety, and proper techniques. August dates are: 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 and 25.

A more jovially named but still high-quality

Coastline Adventures Surfing School of New Jersey offers a variety of ways to learn to surf -- private or semi-private lessons, several half-day kids’ Billabong camps, weekend camps for girls, women and adults; surf parties and corporate team building. Private group and corporate lessons are taught in Asbury Park, Long Branch and Seaside Heights.

Based in Bradley Beach and Belmar, Summertime Surf (summertimesurf.com) teaches folks of all ages and abilities how to surf. Private lessons, according to its website run for one hour and 15 minutes, and include the use of its surfboards and wetsuits.

Schedule either a private one-on-one lesson with an instructor, or come with a friend or family member and save.

Summertime Surf will hold the Women’s Surf Weekend (August 3 and 4) at Lake Terrace Beach, Bradley Beach, created to “inspire, motivate and empower women through surfing,” according to the website. The school has also partnered with Lightly Salted Surf Mercado in Asbury Park to offer Adult Surf Camp. This is a unique opportunity to meet

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surf school is Pigdog Surf Academy (pigdogsurfacademy.com), which enjoys educating its students about not only how to surf, but ocean safety and awareness, ocean environmentalism, and a healthy, physically fit lifestyle. It runs surf classes year round.

Bradley Beach-based expert surfer Shawn Zappo also provides surfing lessons for individuals, couples and families; he offers private lessons that only need to be scheduled about two weeks in advance. Visit him on Facebook at Surf Lessons Jersey Shore (some great photos here too!).

To continue one’s surf education, it’s worth a trip slightly off the beach to the New Jersey Surf Museum located at the Tuckerton Seaport. According to its website, tuckertonseaport.org, the museum “explores the historic connections to the sport – and the lifestyle – of the New Jersey surfer. Exhibits in the museum cover the origins of surfing and how it came to

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Note: For an updated listing of which beaches allow surfing and other activities, visit the comprehensive “2013 Jersey Shore Guide” on NJ.com. Beaches are listed in alphabetical order by shore county. This particular web portal also contains a diverse array of beach feature articles -- we highly recommend it. Enjoy your August and see you at the beach!

New Jersey in 1912. The museum also explores the close connection of surfing to the environment and the science of waves. A large collection of important surfboards is on display along with memorabilia and surf art.”

Surfers and surf fans must flock to Belmar’s renowned 18th Avenue Beach September 12-15 where the famous annual Foster’s Belmar Pro takes place. Traveling pros come from Australia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Europe, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and all over the US. The Fosters Belmar Pro is a time when the sport’s famous athletes are right there to watch and meet for autographs. For all the details, visit belmarpro.com.

VOLLEYBALL

We’ve all learned how to play it in school, and many of us got a thrill when the ball descended in our zone. Volleyball can be quite addicting to play and to watch -- as a spectator, this sport showcases the essence of true teamwork at lightning speed and with grace.

Volleyball on the beach goes hand in hand, and the added tension of sand makes for more of a challenge. And we can enjoy it right here!

Great American Volleyball (GAV, volleyamerica.com) is a Jersey Shore original. According to its website, “In 2002, local beach volleyball veteran Wayne Gant started Great American Volleyball. Wayne started playing volleyball in high school, and quickly became one of New Jersey’s best beach players. After climbing the ladder of divisions on the JSVBA, East End, and other local volleyball tours, Wayne noticed over several years that participation was declining. Determined to save this great sport, Wayne decided to create

while August 4 also in Point Pleasant will also see the Junior’s Rising Star Tournament featuring boys and girls 18 and under. The Juniors Championships will be held at Seaside Heights on August 11; and the following weekend, this beach will also feature the popular DAG Tournament for men and women. Check out the GAV Smack Down at Point Pleasant Beach, August 24 and 25, for men and women; and the GAV Sizzler for men’s and women’s competition at Pt. Pleasant Beach September 7 and 8. Head over to Seaside Heights, September 14 and 15 and September 21 and 22 for the Great Seaside Bash and GAV Season Finale, respectively.

There is more! Reflecting that it is truly Jersey Strong, Sea Bright Beach Volleyball is back! The leagues began in mid-June, and the organization is quick to thank the Sea Bright lifeguards for helping to sift and clean the beach “court.” Visit its Facebook page or email seabrightvb@gmail. com for more information how to support this popular Sea Bright beach attraction.

FRISBEE

There is indeed something magical about viewing a frisbee tournament.

A simple, artful flick of one’s wrist and the disk swiftly sails smoothly through the air to another, who quickly flicks it back. And the beach with the ocean rolling in the background is the perfect setting for such masters.

Monmouth frisbee players can join a brand new group started last month in Long Branch by Geo Burke, Ultimate Frisbee Jersey Shore.

Find the group on meetup.com/NJ Frisbee. The group hosts frisbee playing around the shore area and the site will give full information about future meetups.

Recently, the annual Co-Ed Ultimate Beach Frisbee Tournament took place in Wildwood; each year, this is the largest beach Frisbee tournament in the world featuring four-on-four team competition for players of all levels ages 18 and over. More than 400 teams from all over the US converge in Wildwood to compete.

According to W2BU, Inc. the parent company of Wildwood Beach Ultimate Tournament, 2011 had been its record-breaking year for charitable disbursements -- it gave nearly $30,000 to a variety of locally worthy causes. Check out wildwoodultimate. com.

his own beach volleyball tour.”

GAV hosts the following beach volleyball tournaments throughout September: Dog Days Tournament, in Point Pleasant, August 3 and 4, for adult men and women,

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This new section within Venues NJ is meant for the sole use of musicians, bands and performers. Its dual purpose is 1) to let restaurant, bar and entertainment venue owners know of the existence of these talents & their availability and 2) to let our audience know where and when they are performing so they can attend and enjoy the music.

We are proud to kick off Gig-a-bites by introducing two bands:

PA N G A L A C T I C A N D B E N W E I N E R

Ben Weiner

Acoustic Guitarist & Vocalist Playing songs from the 60’s to today Enjoy the styles of James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Clapton, Chapin and Simon & Garfunkel Currently performing every Friday at La Cipollina in Freehold or catch Ben at the Laurita Winery in New Egypt.

Available for dinner venues, clubs, pubs & bars. Also available for private parties.

For Bookings: (732) 616-1693 or benweiner@optonline.net

A Rock & Roll trio playing music from the 60s up through today Offering upbeat shows & performances for audiences 20 – 50+ Available for local venue gigs, private parties and all types of celebration events

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For requests and bookings: (732) 500-6078 or email PanGalactic.galactic@gmail.com.

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seamlessly combines dance choreography in the trademark Fosse style with countless acrobatic feats.

The first Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning 1972 pop musical Pippin opened in April 2013 at the Music Box Theatre in a new, circus-inspired staging from Tony Award-nominated director Diane Paulus and circus artist Gypsy Snider.

Although the Leading Player was originally played by Ben Vereen, it is an androgynous role that can just as easily be done by a female, and Patina Miller (“Sister Act”) delivers an absolutely sensational, thoroughly sexy and authoritative performance.

PIPPIN the MUSICAL

Pippin has a score by Academy Award winner and Tony Miller is joined by an exceptional supporting cast nominee Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, “The Prince of including the hilarious Andrea Martin as Pippin’s Egypt”) and a book by Tony nominee Hirson. loose-living grandmother, Terrence Mann as his With an extremely catchy pop score and original staging frustrated father and Charlotte d’Amboise as his sexpot by the incomparable Bob Fosse, “Pippin” is told from stepmother. the viewpoint of a mysterious “Leading Player” who invites the audience to observe how Pippin attempts in vain to find complete fulfillment in life through such activities as sex, politics and middle-class monogamy.

Diane Paulus, who helmed the Public Theater’s visionary revival of “Hair” and last season’s “Porgy and Bess,” offers a stunning, circus-themed production that

Since the musical opens with a song called ‘’Magic to Do,’’ Paulus stuffs the production not only with onstage illusions but with eye-popping contributions by the Montreal-based 7 Fingers circus company. It’s amazing how Chet Walker’s Fosse-inspired choreography blends seamlessly with the hand-walking, knife-throwing,

backflipping, human-jump-roping antics of the enviably limber cast.

Miller brings a feline slinkiness to the Leading Player that can turn outright catty when the troupe seems to stray too far from the supposed script. Matthew James Thomas (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) displays a bashful, aw-shucks charm in his role, and Charlotte D’Amboise vamps playfully as his scheming stepmom.

But the unlikely showstopper is 66-year-old SCTV alum Andrea Martin, who takes to the trapeze to belt out her grandmotherly carpe-diem anthem ‘’No Time at All.’’ Dangling high above the stage, she embodies this utterly delightful revival’s big-top message: No matter our age, we need never outgrow the capacity for wonder .

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Behind the Footlights Surflight Theatre

by Steve Ortlieb

In our never-ending to quest to highlight new and exciting theaters, my illustrious editor-in-chief was kind enough to point out to me this hidden gem, right here in the heart of our own Jersey Shore. The Surflight Theatre can be found in Beach Haven, on Long Beach Island. In existence since 1950, this stalwart has been entertaining us with Broadway style shows and local productions for over 60 years.

Right now, as I write for you, South Pacific is running until July 28.

Yes, I know you aren’t reading this until August 1st, but that’s what we in the business call “publication timing.” All this month, from July 31-August 24, Les Miserables is playing. Just a short interlude here. I first saw this show in the late 80s and I was not impressed. Then I read the Victor Hugo book and saw the play again. It is, without question, my favorite musical in the history of theater. Anyway, the rest of the theatrical lineup at the Surflight Theatre for the year includes You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown-The Musical, Our Town, by the great Thornton Wilder, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

Much like the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, the Surflight is also something of a learning annex. It runs children’s classes and workshops as well as master classes for up-and-coming professional actors who are just learning the audition process.

Now theater alone does not define the Surflight.

Numerous comedians and musicians also grace this stage. Comics Caroline Rhea and Colin Quinn (directed by Jer-

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ry Seinfeld) will both be appearing, as will the amazing Journey tribute band, Voyage.

If you close your eyes, you truly cannot tell the difference between Voyage and Journey. There are also quite a number of children’s shows, like Alice in Wonderland and Sleeping Beauty.

chopped walnuts, whipped cream, and that famous cherry; and the Gypsy Rose Lee Strippers (nothing on them, just the ice cream), this raved-about establishment is an ice cream lover’s fantasy. (Uh-oh, am I making you ravenous?)

Adjacent to the theatre is the Show Place Ice Cream Parlour. Surflight Theatre founder Joseph P. Hayes concocted this idea as a way to raise additional funds. Hayes’ imagination took him to an other era, where families could sit and enjoy each other in simpler times. The wait staff are not just servers but also entertainers, with a routine

Do yourself a favor the next time you rent a house down the shore. Take an evening to get some tickets and see one of the first class shows at the Surflight and enjoy an ice cream afterwards. This is a must-see experience for the whole family. I have a feeling even that moody teenager will love it, even though he or she would never admit it.

of music and gimmicks that has endured since its opening in 1975. With a delightful array of menu items, i.e. Funny Girl, with butter pecan ice cream, caramel topping, chopped walnuts, whipped cream, and the proverbial cherry on top; and the scrumptious concoction called The Music Man, a huge parade of chocolate, peanut butter, and vanilla fudge ice creams, followed by rows of hot fudge and caramel toppings,

For additional information, go to their website at www.surflight.org and theshowplace.org.

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Aberdeen

Dining Pleasure

Court Jester Aberdeen Town Sq. Rt. 34 732-566-6674

Atlantic Highlands

Copper Canyon 51 First Ave. 732-291-8444 Julia’s 91 First Street 732-872-1007

On the Deck 2 Simon Lake Dr. 732-872-1424 Wine Bar 40 First Ave 732-291-1377

Asbury Park

Posillipos 715 Second Ave. 732-774-5819

For Your

Stella Marina 800 Ocean Avenue 732-775-7776

Citricos 812 Main Street 732-988-6565

Fair Haven

La Fandy 609 River Road 732-530-3338

Park East 3352 Hwy 35 S 732-739-2002

Brick

Farmingdale

Bahr’s Landing 2 Bay Ave. 732-872-1245

Brickhouse 979 Cedarbridge Ave. 732-279-3743 Buffalo Wild Wings 2770 Hooper Ave. 732-475-7645

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 515 Rt. 70 732-262-5180

Basile’s 536 Park Ave. 732-866-4085

Brielle

Simkos Grille 403 Higgins Ave. 732-528-9989

Colts Neck

East Brunswick Gusto Grill 1050 Rt. 18 N 732-651-2737

Clementine’s Café 306 Main Street 732-988-7979

Brunswick Grove 327 Milltown Rd. 732-254-0495

Belmar

Tilted Kilt Rt. 18 South 732-992-8532

Matisse 1301 Ocean Ave. 732-681-7680

Vivas 801 Belmar Plaza 732-681-1213

Freehold

A Little Bit of Cuba 2 E. Main Street 732-577-8506

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club 1200 Ocean Ave. 732-744-1400

Klein’s 708 River Road 732-681-1177

Fords McLoone’s @ Favorites 3 Lafayette Rd. 732-512-5025

River Rock 1600 Rt. 70 732-840-1110

Colts Neck Inn 6 Rt. 537 732-462-0383

Avon

Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern 105 Academy Street 732-938-6404

Riverwatch 799 Rt. 70 732-920-8900

The Harrison 808 Fifth Ave. 732-774-2200

Brandl 703 Belmar Plaza 732-280-7501

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Bradley Beach

East Windsor Brewster’s Pub 529 Rt. 130 N 609-448-2258

Eatontown

Bogart’s 613 Hope Road 732-542-1836

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The Cabin 984 Rt. 33 732-462-3090 Café Calore 3333 US Hwy 9N 732-462-2233 Court Jester 16 E. Main Street 732-462-1040 Market Yard Grille 18 E. Main Street 732-431-3220 Metropolitan Café 8 E. Main Street 732-780-9400

Highlands

Bay Ave. Trattoria 122 Bay Ave. 732-872-9800 Chilango 272 Bay Ave. 732-708-0505 The Chubby Pickle 23 Bay Ave. 732-872-7000 Claddagh Irish Pub 297 Bay Ave. 732-291-0099 Havana 300 Shore Drive 732-708-0000 Lusty Lobster 88 Bay Ave. 732-291-1548 Off the Hook 1 Navesink Ave. 732-872-2006

Jackson

Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi 21 S. Hope Chapel Road 732-367-3333 Solo Bella 426 Chandler Road 732-961-0951 Surf Taco 21 S. Hope Chapel Road 732-364-8226

Keyport

Burlew’s Seafood & Steak 59 West Front Street 732-497-0500 McDonagh’s 2 West Front Street 732-264-0999

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

Village Bistro 151 Markham Place 732-450-0444

Long Branch

Twin Light Taphouse 128 Bay Ave. 732-872-1345

Draft House 100 Brighton Ave. 732-272-1598

Windansea 56 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-872-2266

Dino’s 444 Ocean Blvd. N 732-923-0033

Hightstown

Jack’s 149 Brighton Ave. 732-870-8800

Park 33 618 Park Ave. 732-761-1300

Tavern on the Lake 101 Main Street 609-426-9345

San Marzano 31 E. Main Street 732-845-5400

Holmdel

Pearl of the Sea 46 S. Broadway 732-263-1050

Howell

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

Solo Trattoria 7 South Street 732-780-2337

Hazlet

Lakeside Manor 410 Hwy 36 S 732-739-2700

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Villa Soma 37 West Main Street 732-946-8857 Chapter House 1454 Rt. 9 S 732-462-0056 Ivy League Rt. 9 N & E. 3rd Street 732-370-2206

The Mix 71 Brighton Ave. 732-923-9100

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Wine Loft 32 Laird Street 732-222-7770

Manalapan Mezza Luna 357 Rt. 9 S 732-536-0207

Spargos Grille 130 Rt. 33 732-294-9992 The Sycamore Grille @ Knob Hill 1 Shinnecock Drive 732-792-9909

Marlboro

Brioso’s 184-Rt. 9 N 732-617-1700 Nonna’s 190 Rt. 9 N 732-536-9050

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

Luchento’s 520 Rt. 33 W 732-446-8500

Monroe

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 299 SpotswoodEnglishtown Rd (732) 251-1709

Neptune

Sam Vera 476 Rt. 520 732-834-9889

Don Chuchos 1647 Rt. 35 N 732-531-7555

Fireside Bar & Grille 133 Rt. 79 732-780-7900

Kelly’s Tavern 43 Rt. 35 S 732-775-9517

Matawan

MJ’s 3205 Rt. 66 732-918-9700

Bart’s 74 Main St. 732-566-0267 MJ’s Buttonwood Manor 845 Hwy 34 732-566-6220

Pete & Elda’s 96 Woodland Ave. 732-774-6010

Old Bridge

Café 34 Hwy 34 732-583-9700

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

La Riviera 113 Main Street 732-566-8400

Benvenuti 3857 Hwy 516 732-607-1115

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

Big Ed’s BBQ 305 Hwy 34 Na 732-583-2626

Middletown Baja Fresh 500 Rt. 35 S 732-758-0058

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Café Luna 3679 Rt. 9 N 732-965-5490 Pine Tavern Rt. 34 & Cottrell Rd. 732-727-5060

Salsarita’s 3843 Rt. 9 N 732-591-0333

Pt. Pleasant

Zebu 20 Broad Street 732-936-9330

732-449-1800 St. Stephen’s Green 2031 Rt. 71 S 732-449-2636

709 709 Arnold Ave. 732-295-0709

Barnacle Bill’s 1 First Street 732-747-8396

Rumson

Tinton Falls

Frankie’s 414Rt. 35 S 732-892-6000

Molly Maguire’s Black Point Inn 132 East River Road 732-530-2882

MJ’s 1213 Sycamore Ave. 732-542-3131

Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave. 732-933-9272

Mulligan’s 1850 Hooper Ave. 732-255-3900

McLoone’s Riverside 816 Ocean Ave. 732-842-2894

Sea Bright

Union Beach Cervino’s 300 Union Ave. 732-888-0737

Woody’s Grille 1 E. Church Street 732-976-1300

Piero’s 1411 Rt. 36 732-264-5222

Sea Girt

Shogun Legacy 1536 North Bay Ave. 732-286-9888

Shrewsbury

Applebee’s 2007 Hwy 35 732-280-3676

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

Red Bank

Basil T’s 183 Riverside Ave. 732-842-5990 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 New Corner 22 E. Front Street 732-530-1007 Savanna 10 Bridge Ave. 732-741-6333 Siam Garden In the Galleria 732-224-1233 Sogno 69 Broad Street 732-747-6969 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 2 Bridge St. 732-212-1700

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732-449-2020 CJ McLoone’s 560 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-758-0800 Fuji Rt. 35 & Treasure Is. Plaza 732-544-8828 Shadowbrook 1 Obre Place 732-747-0200

South Amboy Blue Moon 114 S. Broadway 732-525-0014

South River Ria Mar 25 Whitehead Ave. 732-257-1100

Applebee’s 14 Park Road 732-935-1158

Toms River

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Four Winds 1310 Jefferson Ave. 732-223-9579

Woodbridge

Big Shots Sport Bar 780 Rt. 1 North 732-750-5050 Chris Michaels 40 Oakwood Ave. 732-634-5355 The Shannon Rose 855 St Georges Ave. 732-636-6100

Spring Lake

Black Trumpet 7 Atlantic Ave. 732-449-4700 The Mill 101 Old Mill Road

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VENUES Applebee’s (TintonFalls/Wall) Big Ed’s BBQ

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Blue Moon

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Brickhouse

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Buffalo Wild Wings (Brick) The Cabin Café 34

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Chapter House

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Colts Neck Inn

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Court Jester (Aberdeen/Freehold)

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The Downtown

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Dublin House

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Fireside Grill

12N - 7pm

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Gusto’s Grill

4pm - 7pm

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Ivy League

4pm - 7pm

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Jack’s Goal Line

4pm - 7pm

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Klein’s

3pm - 6pm

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La Riviera

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

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4pm - 11pm

4pm - 7pm

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Market Yard Grille

4pm - 6pm

4pm - 6pm

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McDonagh’s

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

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Metropolitan Café MJ’s (Middletown, Buttonwood Neptune/Tinton Falls)

4pm - 7pm

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Molly Maguires

4pm - 6pm

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Moore’s Tavern

3pm - 7pm

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Mulligan’s (Toms River)

3pm - 6pm

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Nonna’s

4pm - 6pm

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Off the Hook

3pm - 8pm

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On the Deck

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Park 33

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Park East

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Pine Tavern

3pm - 5pm

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PK’s Shamrock Rose

12N - 7pm

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Riverwatch

2pm - 6pm

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Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar

3pm - 7pm

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Sunsets

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

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Surf Taco (Jackson)

4pm - 6pm

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Tavern on the Lake

3pm - 6pm

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The Shannon Rose

3pm - 7pm

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Tilted Kilt

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Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza (Red Bank)

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The Sycamore Grille

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Twin Light Taphouse Windansea Wine Loft

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Thursday, Aug. 01 The Cabin – Bike Night Martell’s – Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Buttonwood Swamp Eddie MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – Shawn Mars MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Me & Bobby D Riverwatch – Undisputed Shogun Legacy – Jukebox Legends Friday, Aug. 02 The Cabin - Upside Colts Neck Inn – Two River Band Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment Martell’s –Daddy Pop MJ’s / Buttonwood – Linda & Mike MJ’s / Middletown – Steve Reilly &Steve Devito MJ’s / Neptune – Melissa Chill & Rob Dye MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Bob Garaffa Riverwatch - Trax Ryan’s Pub – The Wrecks Shogun Legacy – DJ Tim Saturday, Aug. 03 Big Ed’s - Karaoke The Cabin – Nine South Colts Neck Inn – Courtney McMannis Martell’s – Holla Back MJ’s / Buttonwood – The Jam MJ’s / Middletown – Bob Garaffa MJ’s / Neptune – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Joey B Riverwatch – Phil Engel Band Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, Aug. 04 Martell’s – Garden State Radio Riverwatch – Gary Philips Shogun Legacy – Ned Ryerson Monday, Aug. 05 Martell’s – Big Bang Baby Tilted Kilt – Service Industry Night Tuesday, Aug. 06 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Buttonwood Neil & The Diamonds MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke Riverwatch – Gary Cook Tilted Kilt – Trivia / Karaoke Wednesday, Aug. 07 Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Buttonwood – Andy Russo MJ’s / Middletown – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Game On Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night / Poker Night Thursday, Aug. 08 The Cabin – Half Brothers Martell’s - Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Buttonwood – Bob Garaffa MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – Chris Thomas MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Russell & Shawn Riverwatch – Seth Tieger

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Shogun Legacy - Jukebox Legends Friday, Aug. 09 The Cabin – Free Pass Colts Neck Inn – Strictly 60’s Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment Martell’s – Ultrafuse MJ’s / Buttonwood – The Shore Side Duo MJ’s / Middletown – Dave McCarty MJ’s / Neptune – Tim & Andy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Seth Tieger Riverwatch – Gary Philips Ryan’s Pub – Round Trip Shogun Legacy - DJ Tim Saturday, Aug. 10 Big Ed’s - Karaoke The Cabin - Moondoggie Colts Neck Inn – NJ Party Band Martell’s – Johnny Drama MJ’s / Buttonwood – Bobby D & Me MJ’s / Middletown – Tom & Tom MJ’s / Neptune – Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karlus Trapp Riverwatch – Brue Crew Shogun Legacy – A Day in the Life Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, Aug. 11 Martell’s – The Rythem Shop Riverwatch – Jarrett Dean Shogun Legacy Better Off Blond Monday, Aug. 12 Martell’s - Big Bang Baby Tilted Kilt – Service Industry Night Tuesday, Aug. 13 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s - Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke Riverwatch - Gary Cook Tilted Kilt – Trivia / Karaoke Wednesday, Aug. 14 Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Buttonwood – Shawn Mars MJ’s / Middletown - Matt O’Ree MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night / Poker Night Thursday, Aug. 15 The Cabin – Bike Night Martell’s - Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Buttonwood – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Blues Night Riverwatch – Lisa Bouchelle Shogun Legacy - Jukebox Legends Friday, Aug. 16 The Cabin – Joe Baracata Colts Neck Inn – Jersey Sure Cats Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment Martell’s – Bobby Lunch Band MJ’s / Buttonwood – The Clifton Brothers MJ’s / Middletown – Jeff Pilrim

MJ’s / Neptune – Rich Genoval MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Carla Buffa Riverwatch – Nicole & Denise Ryan’s Pub – Philips Head Shogun Legacy - DJ Tim Saturday, Aug. 17 Big Ed’s - Karaoke The Cabin - Undercover Colts Neck Inn – Jo Wymer Martell’s – Garden State Radio MJ’s / Buttonwood – Different Strings MJ’s / Middletown – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Neptune – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Tinton Falls Riverwatch – License To Chill Ryan’s Pub – Radio Daze Shogun Legacy – Punch Drunk Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, Aug. 18 Martell’s – Radio Nashville Riverwatch – Bonnie Boland Shogun Legacy – Kevin Murry Monday, Aug. 19 Martell’s - Big Bang Baby Tilted Kilt – Service Industry Night Tuesday, Aug. 20 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s - Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Buttonwood – 70’s Night & Trivia MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke Riverwatch - Gary Cook Tilted Kilt – Trivia / Karaoke Wednesday, Aug. 21 Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Buttonwood – Lakeside Lee MJ’s / Middletown – Chris Thomas MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night / Poker Night Thursday, Aug. 22 Martell’s - Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Buttonwood – Gary Philips MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – Joey B MJ’s / Tinton Falls –The Back Beat Duo Riverwatch – Lefty Shogun Legacy - Jukebox Legends Friday, Aug. 23 The Cabin - TBA Colts Neck Inn – Smoke & Mirrors Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment Martell’s – JoBonanno & Godsons MJ’s / Buttonwood – The Jam MJ’s / Middletown – Rob Garcia MJ’s / Neptune – Abby Normal MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Lee Cancela Riverwatch - Ballyhaunis Ryan’s Pub – Sound Bite Shogun Legacy - DJ Tim Saturday, Aug. 24 Big Ed’s - Karaoke The Cabin - Sideways Colts Neck Inn – Yazmatics Martell’s – The Replecants

MJ’s / Buttonwood – Abby Normal MJ’s / Middletown – Tim & Andy MJ’s / Neptune – Bobby D & Me MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Martin Rivas Riverwatch – Lance Hyland & Jarrett Dean Shogun Legacy – Craig Daniels Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, Aug. 25 Martell’s – Johnny Drama Riverwatch – Gary Philips Shogun Legacy – Smoky Star Monday, Aug. 26 Martell’s - Big Bang Baby Tilted Kilt – Service Industry Night Tuesday, Aug. 27 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s - Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke Riverwatch - Gary Cook Tilted Kilt – Trivia / Karaoke Wednesday, Aug. 28 Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Buttonwood – Matt O’Ree MJ’s / Middletown – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game On Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night / Poker Night Thursday, Aug. 29 Martell’s - Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Buttonwood – The Brue Crew MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ DJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Neptune – Rob Garcia MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Christine & Mike Riverwatch – Floyd Murray Shogun Legacy - Jukebox Legends Friday, Aug. 30 The Cabin – Eddie Testa Band Colts Neck Inn – Strawberry Pie Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment Martell’s – Drop Dead Sexy MJ’s / Buttonwood – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Middletown – Joey B MJ’s / Neptune – Steve Reilly MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Sean Dunne Riverwatch – High Tide & Vintage Johnny Ryan’s Pub – Warhammer Shogun Legacy - DJ Tim Saturday, Aug. 31 Big Ed’s - Karaoke The Cabin - Undercover Colts Neck Inn – The Kootz Martell’s - Big Bang Baby MJ’s / Buttonwood – Ken & Marysue MJ’s / Middletown – Bobby D & Me MJ’s / Neptune – Wing It MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Different Strings Riverwatch – Seth Tieger Band Tommy’s / Brick – Karaoke; UFC 164

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls MJ’s Tinton Falls 14 Park Rd., Tinton Falls 1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls 732-935-1158 732-542-3131 Applebee’s / Wall Molly Maguire’s 2007 Rt. 35, Wall 132 East River Road, Rumson 732-280-3676 732-530-2882 Big Shots Sports Bar Mulligan’s / Toms River 780 Rt. 1 North, 1850 Hooper Ave., Toms River Woodbridge 732-255-3900 732-750-5050 Nonna’s Blue Moon 190 Rt. 9N, Marlboro 114 S. Bway, S. Amboy 732-536-9050 732-525-0014 Off the Hook Brass Rail 1 Navesink Ave., Highlands 80 Rt. 79, Matawan 732-872-2006 732-290-8400 On the Deck Brickhouse 2 Simon Lake Dr, 979 Cedarbridge, Brick Atlantic Highlands 732-279-3743 732-872-1424 Buffalo Wild Wings / Brick Park 33 2770 Hooper Ave., Brick 618 Park Ave, Freehold 732-475-7645 732-761-1300 Burlew’s Seafood & Steak Pine Tavern 59 West Front Street, Keyport 154 Rt. 34N, Old Bridge 732-497-0500 732-727-5060 The Cabin PK’s Shamrock Rose 984 Rt. 33, Freehold 415 18th Ave., Belmar 732-462-3090 732-681-3111 CJ McLoone’s Park East 560 Shrewsbury Ave., 3352 Rt. 35S., Hazlet Tinton Falls 732-739-2002 732-758-0800 Prime 34 Café Luna 1212 Rt. 34S., Aberdeen 3679 Rt. 9N, Old Bridge 732-441-9663 732-965-5490 Riverwatch Claddagh Irish Pub 799 Rt. 70, Brick 297 Bay Ave, Highlands 732-920-8900 732-291-0099 Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar Colts Neck Inn 299 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd 6 Rt. 537 Monroe Township 732-462-0383 (732) 251-1709 Court Jester / Freehold Salt Creek Grille E. Main St., Freehold 4 Bingham Ave, Rumson 732-462-1040 732-933-9272 The Downtown Shogun Legacy 10 W. Front St., Red Bank 1536 North Bay Ave., 732-741-2828 Toms River, NJ 732-286-9888 Dublin House 30 Monmouth St., Red Bank St. Stephen’s Green 732-747-6699 2031 Rt. 71, Spring Lake Fireside Grill 732-449-2636 133 Rt. 79, Marlboro Sunsets 732-780-7900 302 S. Concourse Ave., Neptune Gusto’s Grill 732-775-9911 1050 Rt. 18N, East Brunswick Surf Taco / Jackson 732-651-2737 21 S. Hope Chapel, Jackson Ivy League 732-364-8226 Rt. 9N, Howell Tavern on the Lake 732-370-2206 101 Main St., Hightstown Jack’s Goal Line 609-426-9345 149 Brighton Ave., Long Branch The Shannon Rose / Woodbridge 732-870-8800 855 St. George’s Ave. La Riviera Woodbridge 113 Main St, Matawan 732-636-6100 732-566-8400 The Sycamore Grille Maloney’s Pub 1 Shinnecock, Manalapan 117 Main St., Matawan 732-792-7722 732-583-4040 Tilted Kilt Market Yard Grille Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick 18 E. Main St., Freehold 732-992-8532 732-431-3220 Tim McLoone’s Supper Club Martell’s 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Boardwalk, Pt. Pleasant 732-744-1400 732-892-0131 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Brick McLoones @ Favorites 515 Rt. 70, Brick 3 Lafayette Rd., Fords 732-262-5180 732-512-5025 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Red Bank McLoone’s Pier House 2 Bridge St., 1 Ocean Pl., Long Branch 732-212-1700 732-923-1006 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Metropolitan Café 732-744-1400 8 E. Main St., Freehold Twin Light Taphouse 732-780-9400 128 Bay Ave., Highlands Mediterranean Chateau 732-872-1345 27 Freneau Ave. (Rt. 79), Windansea Matawan 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands 732-780-9400 732-872-2266 MJ’s Middletown Wine Loft 1005 Hwy 35N, Middletown 32 Laird St., Long Branch 732-796-1400 732-222-7770 MJ’s Neptune 3205 Rt. 66, Neptune 732-918-9700

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CONCERTS &

THEATER Friday, Aug. 02 Sugar Ray & Smash Mouth Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ

Saturday, Aug. 03 Theresa Caputo

Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Thursday, Aug. 08 They Might Be Giants Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ

Friday, Aug. 09 Gallagher

Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Wednesday, Aug. 14 Toni Braxton State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

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Wednesday, Aug. 14 American Idol Live Prudential Center Newark, NJ

Wednesday, Aug. 14 Michael McDonald Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Thursday – Saturday, Aug. 15-17 John Leguizamo

NJ Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ

Friday, Aug. 16 Life In Color Izod Center East Rutherford, NJ

Thursday, Aug. 29 Salt N Pepa State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

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Saturday, Aug. 18

Bally’s Legends in Concert

Borgata Diana Ross

Aug. 01 – 15 Tropicana Magique

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Caesar’s Blue Man Group

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Trump Tal Mahal Rodney Carrington

Tropicana KC & The Sunshine Boys

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Monday & Tuesday, July 29 & 30

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Friday, Aug. 30

Harrah’s Huey Lewis & The News

Borgata Gladys Knight

Trump Tal Mahal Cheech & Chong

August 2013

Revel Depeche Mode

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Honoring Our Military And Raising Awareness Of The Free Mental Health Services That MHA Offers To Military And All Families In Monmouth County.

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MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

2013 Golf Classic Monday, August 12th

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During the past year, I have witnessed a number of restaurant and bar venue closings, change of ownership and re-openings.

With this in mind, I would like to address an extremely important issue: Grand Opening Expectation.

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55 Luffburrow Lane Middletown, NJ 07748 Registration: 8:00am Tee Off : 9:00am

Individual: $295.00 / Foursome: $1,180.00 18 Holes of Championship Golf, Green Fees, Cart, Balls, Complimentary Massages, Breakfast, Lunch, Beverages, Unlimited use of Practice Facility and Valet Parking

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Throughout the past seven years, I have been invited to and attended many a Grand Opening event within the hospitality industry. Quite often, the expectations and / or “hype” preceding the actual occasion far exceeds the event itself.

There are numerous reasons for this reality. On the side of the venue management, the rush to pen the business (for financial rewards, etc.) is often premature; on the side of the public, the expectation for first-class food & service is unrealistic. As a result, both sides often end up disappointed.

Golfers will enjoy 18 holes on the beautiful Navesink Country Club championship course and various contests, such as a “hole in one” chance to win a new car from World Jeep. Cocktails, catered luncheon, silent contact this Central Call Center to volunteer auction, and awards will follow in the Clubhouse. The Red Bank office of Morgan Stanley and World Jeep are sponsoring the event.

The cost is $1180.00 for a foursome and $295.00 for an individual ticket. 50/50 chance tickets will be sold in advance and at the event with the drawing to be held during the luncheon. The opportunity to sponsor a “Patriot to Play” is also, available.

ESTORE… HELP WA After spending many months, and sometimes years in building, renovating and preparing the venue, hiring staff and procuring the right vendors, owners need to take the necessary time to properly train their staff and execute as many “dry runs” or soft openings as necessary to ensure they are truly ready to meet their clientele. The result will be satisfied customers with a desire to return …. and tell their friends.

PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A PATRIOT TO PLAY

HONORARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE:

Major General Donald F. Campbell Sr. (Ret.) USAR / Vice Admiral Paul G. Gaffney II (Ret.) USN Brigadier General Peter Dawkins (Ret.) USAR / Colonel Michael Ruane (Ret.) USAR Lieutenant Colonel Peter J. Mahoney USMC / Lieutenant Colonel Charles M. Long USMC Matthew Craw USMC Combat Veteran

Thank you to our Sponsors

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I can certainly attest, after years of working professionally to help market hospitality venues, that nearly all owners and management do their absolute best to get it right for you, the customer. But with anything that is brand new, some challenges arise that are often quickly addressed and then fixed. It’s the nature of the business.

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Sponsored by Morgan Stanley of Red Bank, World Jeep, McLoone’s Restaurants & Investors Bank

Contact: Stephanie Decker at 732-542- 6422 x114 or email sdecker@ mentalhealthmonmouth.org

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About The Mental Health Association of Monmouth For more information call: County (MHA):

MHA has been providing advocacy and services to families in Monmouth County for over 63 years. The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness and improving the care and treatment of persons affected by mental illness. MHA strives to accomplish To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 this mission through the creation and implementation of innovative programs, education, advocacy, and community partnerships.

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