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July Entertainment Dr. Cheeko

Saturday & Sunday @12:30pm 7/6, 7/7, 7/13 7/14 7/20, 7/21, 7/27, 7/28

Mike Dalton Trio / DJ Tempo

Friday @ 2pm 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26

Friday @ 6pm 7/5, 7/12, 719, 7/26

Jamie Brown Trio

Thursday @ 2pm 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25

Bobby Lynch Trio

Wednesday @ 2pm 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24

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Big Baby Ernie Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers Johnny Drama Temporary Grace JoBonanno & Godsons Big Baby Ernie Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers Sideways New Power Soul Garden State Radio Big Baby Ernie Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers Dangerous New High Big Bang Baby Johnny Drama Big Baby Ernie Dr. Cheeko RPM Sensational Soul Cruisers Mike Dalton Band Garden State Radio Garden State Radio Big Baby Ernie Dr. Cheeko RPM

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Play Steve Triple Monday @ 2pm DiSalvo 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 Tuesday @ 2pm DJ Tempo Visit Our Sea Breeze Restaurant 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

Monday @ 12pm 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29

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Letter to Our Readers

We are fortunate to live in a state that offers both a pristine shoreline and an abundance of farm land with a wide variety and of fresh produce to enjoy. On a single weekend, you can visit a “pick-your-own” or farmer’s market with the family in the AM, then relax on a beautiful beach in the afternoon. Read our main feature in this issue to learn more about what’s available to you.

Looking for a spot to enjoy a wonderful meal in a cozy atmosphere along with a friendly, experienced staff? Look no further than MJ’s Restaurants offering four location right here in Central NJ. Check out this month’s Restaurant Profile and plan a visit.

Then read about two individuals who have truly mastered their respective roles. First, meet Pat Guadagno in our Musician Profile. Pat started as a “saloon singer” in a small bar in Long Branch and has grown to where he now entertains audiences as far away as Nashville, Arizona and Toronto. Yet, he’s always drawn back to New Jersey where he truly loves to play his guitar to hometown fans. Next, a young lady who has fine tuned the art of multi-tasking at the Tilted Kilt in East Brunswick …. bartending and performing the duties of bar manager: inventory control, dealing with vendors and scheduling staff…all while maintaining a smile and friendly personality toward her customers. Meet Lauren Luzuriaga, our Mixologist-of-the-Month.

For a bit of an unexpected twist, meet a standup comic with a PhD in neuroscience! Dr. Jono Zalay started standup in Southern California after receiving a science degree as an undergraduate. He then moved to Boston, went to graduate school and continued his career as a standup comic. Read his interview in this month’s Comic Relief feature.

Last, but certainly not least, this month we are celebrating one complete year as the newly titled Venues NJ dining & entertainment publication. While under our previous title, we published for six years, our upgraded product as Venues NJ is pleased to celebrate our first anniversary. And we couldn’t have done it without you our readers. As the spokesman from Bartles & Jaymes used to say “…and thank you for your support.”

A Special Note: Our condolences go out to the family and friends of New Jersey born (Westwood, NJ) James Gandolfini. We’ll all miss the “Big Guy.”

Bob Byrne, Publisher

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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 Gig-a-bites ..............................................................................Page 17 Main Feature: Beach & Bounty ....................................... Page 18 Catering ................................................................................. Page 20 BYO Restaurants ....................................................................Page 22 Two on the Aisle ................................................................. Page 24 Comic Reliefs ........................................................................ 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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Tommy’s Red Bank

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Tommy’s Paramus

Red Bank, New Jersey (732) 212-1700

Brick, New Jersey (732) 262-5180

Paramus, New Jersey (201) 261-1380

2 Bridge Ave. @ The Galleria

515 Route 70

700 Paramus Park

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

Happy Hour Bar Specials ($6 each or any 2 for $10)

Italian Chopped Salad * Caesar Salad * Personal Pies ($1 per topping) * Personal Calzones ($1 per topping) * Coal Oven Roasted Wings ½ off All Drafts * $4 House Wine * $4 Well Drinks

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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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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

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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 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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Happy Hour

Everyday 2:00pm - 6:00pm 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

Join Us July 10th…Come Join Us for a Ladies Shopping Promenade Stroll with your friends among - 10 booths filled with shopping treasures for your pleasure Jewelry • Makeup Clothing …. and more

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Cruise up to the marina dock @ Riverwatch

Tie up & come inside for lunch/dinner or

Monday - $1 Sushi Night: 20% Off All Bottles of Wine 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 July 4th – Independence Day Happy Hour All Day

July 6th – National Fried Chicken Day July 28th – Parents Day Parents receive free T-shirt 50% off fried chicken wings July 10th – Ladies Shopping Night Shopping promenade in restaurant

Have Your Next Function in

Our Party Room Overlooking the Scenic Metedeconk River

July 30th – National Cheesecake Day 50% off all cheesecake w/ entrée

July Entertainment

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.

July 21st – National Ice Cream Day Free ice cream w/ entrée

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Tomardo Seth Tieger Band Trax License to Chill TBA Tomardo Undisputed Nicole & Denise Fish Eyed Fool Stan Steele Tomardo

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Lisa Bouchelle Gary Philips Phil Engle Band Stan Steele Tomardo Floyd Murray Lefty Brue Crew High Tide & Vintage Johnny

First there was Sinatra, then Martin, then Darin …

NOW…Tomardo

Every Wednesday in June 6pm – 9pm

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PRO SPORT SCHEDULES MLB NY Yankees & NY Mets

Congratulations to the Miami Heat 2013 NBA Champions Kudos to both the Boston Bruins & Chicago Blackhawks for making it to the

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MONDAY

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Yankee & Mets

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OPEN

Mark your calendars and join us for UFC 162

Sat - 7/06 Silva vs.

Wiedman Live from Las Vegas

UFC 163

Sat - 8/03

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

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Great entrees, wraps & paninis!

WEEKLY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Acoustic performers, karaoke, trivia, etc... check each location’s schedule to see what’s going on!

Check out our newest location MJ*s at Buttonwood Manor!

Coming VERY Soon!

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MJ*s at the Falls Sycamore Ave - Tinton Falls 732-542-3131

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njoy a wonderful meal in a cozy atmosphere, with exquisite scenery and an experienced staff at MJ’s Pizza Bar & Grill -- with four fun-filled locations: Tinton Falls, Neptune, Middletown and its latest, at the famed Buttonwood Manor in Matawan opening soon.

Cozy and casual are the buzzwords at all the locations which offer a bar area to relax and separate dining rooms for more intimate dining.

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Happy Hour occurs here every Monday through Friday at the bar. They offer drink specials from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and includes $1$1.50 off draft beers; $5 glasses of house wine; $4 call drinks; and $6 call Martinis. Monday through Thursday at the bar, offers half-price appetizers from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Friday, a free hot buffet is on tap from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. During football season, MJ’s offers NFL Sunday Ticket at all locations with drink specials and a game-time appetizer menu.

In addition to delicious food, MJ’s at the Falls, located in a historic section of Tinton Falls, allows diners to bask in the view of the magnificent waterfall as they dine. Now that the warmer weather is here, take advantage of the sunny afternoons and/or balmy nights and enjoy meals or cocktails on the outdoor patio deck provided at some of MJ’s eateries.

You can savor your meal or enjoy cocktails on the outdoor patio at the Neptune location.

The Middletown location has some tables by the front entrance, great for enjoying a drink outside. Although the Buttonwood Manor is not set up for outdoor patio dining for patrons, diners can enjoy the panoramic view of Lake Lefferts from the dining room -- all year long.

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MJ’s offers Standard American fare but with attention to taste and quality that sets this establishment apart from the rest, according to Andrea Perry, marketing manager for MJ’s Pizza Bar & Grill and the Buttonwood Manor.

MJ’s chefs use only the finest ingredients, according to Perry, and also use local products when possible. Only top-grade Angus beef is used for all burgers. The menu offers something for everyone, from appetizers to soups, salads, entrees and amazing homemade, scrumptious desserts. Their kids’ menu has proven quite popular for MJ’s youngest diners.

“We’re known for our awesome pizza, available in thin or traditional crust,” Perry says, adding that MJ’s pizza “rivals any New York style.” The pizza menu includes, among others, plain, sausage and peppers, creamy ricotta and fresh mozzarella (white), Pesto, Margarita, and MJ’s signature “Granny Pizza,” a square thincrust pizza with fresh mozzarella and plum tomatoes. All are topped with MJ’s homemade pizza sauce and the finest whole milk and lowfat fresh mozzarella.

Customers’ favorites include MJ’s delicious signature “Big Burger,” a 10 oz.-ground Angus burger topped with Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, frizzled onions and chipotle mayo. The eatery is also known for its wings, available with traditional buffalo sauce, honey Thai or Chipotle BBQ. The Crisp Apple Salad is likewise a frequent fave. Indulge in mixed greens with Granny Smith apples, sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts, crumbled Maytag Bleu Cheese, and delicious dressing. The “Big Reuben” featuring corned beef and first-cut pastrami, is piled high and topped with crisp sauerkraut, melted imported Swiss cheese, served on toasted rye with Russian dressing. And yes, this too flies out of the kitchen!

Tee’s in Monmouth Beach, joined MJ’s in 2011 and is known for many things, but among them his famous New York-style Cheesecake.

Specialty Nights such as “Blues Night” on the third Thursday of the month at the Tinton Falls location and “Bike Night” on the third Tuesday of the month (for the season) at the Neptune location provide extra allure. Guests can also enjoy Cruise Night at the Neptune location (weather permitting) on Mondays through September.

Entertainment is offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and features a well-rounded mix of acoustic performers, classic rock and newer hits. The MJ’s Neptune location offers a DJ on Wednesday nights who plays tunes from the 1980s.

MJ’s at the Buttonwood is expected to open the first week of July. This venue, located on the upper level, also offers 2 banquet rooms, one being a lakeview room accommodating 225 guests that will allow for “granderscale” private events, such as weddings, according to Perry. The other room or the restaurant can cater all your other private parties and special occasion events.

MJ’s Restaurants will serve up some memorable experiences. Why not make a point to visit all locations to see each one’s unique charm? We bet you’ll keep returning!

For menus and entertainment schedule, visit mjsrestaurant.com, like their pages on Facebook, follow them on twitter @MJs_ Restaurant or download their app for Iphone & Android.

We recommend that you save room for dessert. Chef Nick Kouvel, formerly of Sallee

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by Tim Kolupanowich work in this business to enjoy ourselves and

the trip, he was flown out on a helicopter to put

to make other people enjoy themselves and

on a few shows that will stay with him forever.

find ways to forget about everything and enjoy

“They’re all very courageous, very brave, it’s a

folk singer in the Americana style,

music,” he relates. “That’s what I did, that’s

different kind of breed of people out there,”

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what I still do.”

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own. This saloon singer stays as true to the

song “Don’t Let Us Get Sick” was featured on

original piece as possible, but is able to give

Showtime’s dramatic comedy Californication

his own interpretation to songs he feels need

in the episode titled “Absinthe Makes the

to be heard.

Heart Grow Fonder.” It was his first taste of

Guadagno similarly helps spread joy during

military but I got a whole new respect for my dad and the boys in the Navy, the boys in the Air Force.”

national exposure and served as a vehicle for

the holidays, playing with a band called

Growing up, it was Jose Feliciano and Richie

meeting people all over the world and opening

Holiday Express which gets together every

Havens who caught Guadagno’s attention, as

new doors in his career. Listeners can hear

year to spread cheer at the Matheny Medical

he loved what they did with their respective

him on Sirius Satellite Radio, most often on

and Educational Center in Peapack. It’s a

hits “Light My Fire” and “With A Little Help

The Coffee House, a singer-songwriter and

hospital for children and adults with complex

From My Friends.” It was their influence that

acoustic rock station on channel 31.

developmental disabilities and Guadagno is

steered Guadagno towards adapting others’ work. Of course, Bruce Springsteen was a big

Guadagno also appears on

influence as well. “You can’t really grow up in

The Big Joe Henry Variety

this area and be a musician and not respect

Show,

Mr. Springsteen,” Guadagno asserts. “I grew

of talent in the style of

up watching him in clubs and admiring what

Ed Sullivan and Johnny

he was able to do with the crowd. He’s one of

Carson. Big Joe Henry,

the best entertainers I’ve ever seen.”

hailed

an

assortment

as

America’s

biggest disc jockey, brings While he won’t change a song just for the sake

in magicians, comedians

of changing it, Guadagno does adapt old hits

and

to his style of playing. For example, he found

along

that “Bus Stop” by The Hollies sounds sublime

musicians, including Rock

with an acoustic guitar, and Springsteen’s

and Roll Hall of Famer

“Born To Run,” one of his favorite songs to

Lloyd Price.

fun

novelty

with

acts

well-known

play, reveals a magnificent melody line with an acoustic presentation once its big production

Guadagno has played at the Rockefeller

is stripped away.

Estate, jammed with Grammy Award winner Keb’ Mo’ and regularly performs at Bobfest, a

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Success started to come while playing at

tribute to Bob Dylan. But the most memorable

a bar called Cheers in Long Branch years

performance of his career though came

ago. Now Guadagno travels all over including

during the Persian Gulf War when he played

Nashville, Arizona and Toronto where he has

for Navy troops aboard the aircraft carrier USS

groups of fans familiar with his music. “We

America. After some Navy friends initialized

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proud to help them. “That’s as memorable an experience I’ve had playing music anywhere.”

For more information, including a full events calendar, head to magombo.com. Also check him out on Facebook.

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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:

P a n G a l a c t i c a n d B E N W E IN 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

www.Pangalacticband.com

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

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promoted to part-time bar manager. “I like that I am both bartender and bar manager,” she said.

Working both sides the fence, Luzuriaga says her staff respect her more as they see her performing her role as their manager and as one of

t s i g o l o ix Lauren Luzuriaga

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO

Lauren Luzuriaga is a master at multi-tasking.

She serves the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in East Brunswick, NJ as bartender, mixing up drinks and pulling tap beers, and as bar manager, where she orders up the products, does inventory, schedules the staff and monitors the front and back of the house.

The pub, which offers an Irish, Scottish, American and English influence, according to Luzuriaga, opened in September and she’s been part of the staff from the start.

“I love coming to work,” she enthuses, adding that she began as part-time bartender and quickly moved to full-time and was quickly

how to become a bartender. You have to learn that on the job. They cannot teach you how to make conversation or how to relate to people,” she says. “Bartending is not for everyone. You either ‘have it’ or you don’t.”

Bartending is not just a job to Luzuriaga. “I love working with people and I love my regulars. They’re my friends. I don’t just make drinks. I value my customers. It’s not just about a job. It’s about making connections,” she emphasizes.

the bartenders, as well. And, because she is close in age to most of the girls who tend bar, she relates well to them and this is very helpful.

Lauren decided on a career in bartending after working as manager of a Zales, The Diamond Store. She liked the job but found she needed to work in a more upbeat, energetic atmosphere and bartending, fit the bill.

Lauren attended the National Bartenders School in Woodbridge, but concedes that most of what she learned was on the job, as is so often the case. “You learn to make drinks in school, but not

So what does this energetic, enthusiastic, hardworking bartender do for a respite from her hard schedule? “I’m a sun worshiper,” she reveals. “I love to go down the shore and lie on the beach.”

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Glassware: Highball with pellet ice Garnish: Lemon wheel and a peach wedge Preparation: Combine all ingredients except the soda in a mixing glass, add ice, shake, strain over fresh ice into a highball glass, top with soda and garnish

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Beach & Bounty!

Beach Bound

Sandy Hook

Foundation is once again offering Wednesday night concerts at the beach -Beach E to be exact. Enjoy a variety of sounds -- celtic rock with bagpipes, party/ dance rock, country rock, jam rock, and classic rock. The free concerts start at 6:00 pm, and in case of rain, the cancellation decision is made after 2:00 pm.

Visit sandyhookfoundationnj.org for list of acts and dates, and call (732) 291-7733 for more info.

mac & cheese, lobster rolls, etc., while enjoying hte sounds of six bands, emcee and a DJ, and shopping more than 100 craft and specialty vendors. There’s also huge beer and wine gardens, and children will love the giant waterslide, rides, face painters and activities, as well as sand art.

Visit bblobsterfest.com.

At Belmar,

which just hosted both the New Jersey Seafood Festival in June, make plans to attend two unique events.

First, the annual NJ Sandcastle contest on

Wednesday, July 18, at the 18th Avenue Beach, starting at 8:00 am.

This event features innovation and artistic vision expressed by myriad sand sculptures and castles of sand that are architecturally alluring. Children will be enthralled! The weekend of September 12-15, check out the Belmar Pro Surf contest, the area’s only such activity. The event, taking place at the 18th Avenue beach, will also feature bands,

Long Branch

hosts free Blues by the Beach, Sunday evenings starting at 7:00 pm at West End Park; free Thursday by the Sea night concerts at Festival Plaza in Pier Village starting at 7:00 pm; and the ever-popular Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation’s Jazz & Blues Festival featuring fireworks, August 24, at the Great Lawn by the Promenade. Check out visitlongbranch.com.

Oyster lovers will enjoy the

Asbury Park

Oysterfest, September 6-8, between Cookman and the Boardwalk. The event features 20 bands, beer and wine served all day, craft vendors and artists, children’s entertainment and is dog friendly. Oh, and of course, oysters and seafood for all! Visit apoysterfest.com.

Also in Asbury Park, The Free Summer Movie Series on Second Avenue Beach in front of Langosta Lounge. This summer the series is expanded to eight weeks, with free movies every Thursday night at sunset from July 11 through August 29. Bring your own beach chair! Visit on Facebook at shoreflicks and asburyparkfilminitiative.com If it is lobster you prefer over oysters, make a date for the free

Bradley Beach’s Lobsterfest (July 1314) right on the ocean front (500 Ocean Avenue). Indulge in broiled lobster, lobster 18

parties, and so much more. Visit belmarpro.com.

Further south in Brigantine, is another sand castle contest.

Sea Isle City,

The Brigantine Beach Sand Castle Building Contest takes place on August 10, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 14th South Beach. Visit bbnj.com.

In

film buffs will enjoy the free outdoor movies. Dubbed Free Movie Under the Stars, the family-friendly event occurs Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 30, starting at dusk, at the Excursion Park Band Shell (JFK Boulevard and the Promenade). Visit seaislecitynj.us for more events.

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There’s nothing like summertime in New Jersey -- very few other states can claim miles of pristine shoreline with an ocean friendly enough for cavorting, as well as a true abundance of farm-fresh fare ripe and ready for healthy, hearty meals at home on the backyard patio. Any summer weekend, you can easily sojourn beachside for a variety of fun events and also peruse our farmers’ markets and farm stands to grace your tables and nourish your families.

Farm Bound

Either before or after a funfilled festive day at the beach, eschew your typical supermarket for fresh -- true Jersey Fresh -- produce and other home-made goodies by shopping at a farmers market.

Foodwise, two trends that appear here to stay are “locavorism” and “farm to table.” Both essentially are the same -- you eat the majority of your diet based on locally grown fare. New Jersey has long been known for its corn and tomatoes, but due to the rich quality of our four-season, Mid-Atlantic soil, our farmers are growing hundreds of vegetables, fruits, and culinary spices. And of course, why not pair it with some delicious Jersey wines?

Also, farmers markets and roadside farm stands -with more and more cropping up -- now also feature locally made honey from our growing apiaries, eggs, goat cheese, as well as a variety of homemade goodies, from chocolates to zucchini cakes, to herbally infused, no chemicals added skin care! Shop away! (Visit jerseyfresh.nj.gov). Wherever you go this summer, stop at any of these markets or roadside stands.

July 2013

ASBURY FRESH

WHERE: Asbury Park -- Kennedy Park, at the corner of Grand and Cookman Avenues WHEN: Sundays (through September 8) from noon to 6 pm WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, artisanal crafts and products.

ASBURY PARK CAROUSEL FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Asbury Park Boardwalk, First and Ocean Avenues WHEN: Thursdays (through October 3) from 4:00 to 7:00 pm WHAT : Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, herbal remedies, pickles, nuts, flowers, jelly and jams, hot sauce, eggs, raw cheeses and baked goods.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Veteran’s Park, 111 1st Avenue WHEN: Fridays (through September 6) from noon to 6 pm WHAT: Fruits and vegetables, plants, pickled items, baked breads, pastries, Polish foods, gourmet nuts and dried fruits, candy and fresh roasted coffee.

BELMAR FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Pyanoe Plaza, 9th and Main Street WHEN: Saturdays (through September 14) 9:00 am to 2:00 pm WHAT: Fruits and vegetables, plants, perennials, crafters, artists, natural products, pottery, artisans and gardeners.

GIAMANO’S FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Bradley Beach -- 301 Main St. (Route 71) WHEN: Wednesdays (through October) from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm WHAT: Variety of fresh produce and vegetables

ENGLISHTOWN AUCTION SALES/FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: County Road 527 WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays (year round) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm WHAT: Fruits and vegetables.

DOWNTOWN FREEHOLD’S FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Freehold Hall of Records, 1 East Main St. WHEN: Fridays (through October 18) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm; two Saturdays TBA WHAT: Variety of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, flowers, artisanal goods.

CENTRASTATE FARMERS MARKET

WHERE: Freehold -- 901 W. Main St. (CentraState Hospital’s Star & Barry Tobias Amb. Campus) WHEN: Wednesdays (through August 28) from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, honey, baked goods.

HIGHLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Huddy Park, Bay & Waterwitch Avenues WHEN: Saturdays (through November 2) 8:30 am to 2:00 pm WHAT: Fruits and vegetables, organic vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, coffee, teas, honey breads, baked goods, cheese, fresh pasta, homemade soaps, candles, shea butter and all-natural body products.

KEYPORT FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Fireman’s Park, W. Front Street WHEN: Thursdays (through October 24) 1:00 to 7:00 pm WHAT: Fruits and vegetables, honey and beeswax candles, Italian specialty food products and baked goods.

WEST END FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Long Branch -- Brighton and Sairs Avenues WHEN: Thursdays (through December 4) noon to 6:00 pm WHAT: Fruits and vegetables, plants, Italian specialty cheeses, breads, salsas and baked goods.

MANASQUAN FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: Main Street and Miller Preston Way WHEN: Thursdays (through August 29) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm WHAT: Variety of fruits and vegetables, plants

GALLERIA RED BANK FARMERS’ MARKET

WHERE: 2nd Bridge Ave. WHEN: Sundays (through mid-November) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm WHAT: Variety of fruits and vegetables

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PARTY HEARTY PARTY HEARTY

The month of July starts off with the celebration of Independence Day (July 4th). It’s the perfect time to get together with family &The friends for BBQ’s, picnics, etc.

As host, should these outdoor activities with everyone month of September brings withyou it the endenjoy of Summer and the beautyalong of the else.Fall Letseason: one of the establishments listed below help you with your planning & catering needs. football, tailgating and the baseball playoffs. All good reasons to get friends & family to enjoy festivities. Let one of the establishments BELMAR together with FARMINGDALE LONG the BRANCH MONROE RED BANK Veggie Works Lorenzo’s Pubcan & Sports Silver Spoon listed below help plan and supply yourJack’s catering needsRyan’s so you joinBar in on the fun

732-280-1141 BELMAR BRICK Veggie Works Buffalo Wild Wings 732-280-1141 732-475-7645 BRICK Happy Catering Buffalo Wild Wings 732-477-5111 732-475-7645

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza Happy Catering 732-262-5180 732-477-5111 BRIELLE BRIELLE Craig’s Craig’s 732-295-7929 732-295-7929 The TheRiver RiverBelle Belle 732-528-6620 732-528-6620 COLTS COLTSNECK NECK Huddy’s Inn Huddy’s Inn 732-431-0194 732-431-0194 EAST BRUNSWICK EAST BRUNSWICK Brunswick Grove Brunswick Grove 732-254-0495 732-254-0495 Gusto Grill Gusto Grill 732-651-2737 732-651-2737 Tilted Kilt EAST WINDSOR 732-992-8532 Brewster’s Pub 609-448-2258 EAST WINDSOR Brewster’s Pub EATONTOWN 609-448-2258 Bogart’s EATONTOWN 732-542-1836 Bogart’s ENGLISHTOWN 732-542-1836 Aangan Restaurant 732-617-9200

Cutting Board 732-536-1400

732-919-1177 FARMINGDALE Catering

by Alex Lorenzo’s 732-462-9154 732-919-1177

732-870-8800 LONG BRANCH Windmill Jack’s 732-870-8282 732-870-8800

Woody’s Catering

by Alex 732-938-6404 732-462-9154

MANALAPAN Windmill Tuscany 732-870-8282 732-972-2500 MANALAPAN MARLBORO Michael’s Cucina Crown Palace 732-409-4777 732-780-8882 Tuscany Fireside Grill 732-972-2500 732-780-7900 MARLBORO Nonna’s Crown palace 732-536-9050 732-780-8882

Woody’s FREEHOLD American Hotel 732-938-6404 732-431-3220 FREEHOLD The Cabin American Hotel 732-462-3090 732-431-3220 The Cabin El Mason 732-308-9494 732-462-3090 El MasonCafé Metropolitan 732-308-9494 732-780-9400 Metropolitan HIGHLANDSCafé 732-780-9400 Off The Hook 732-872-2006 HIGHLANDS HIGHTSTOWN Off The Hook Tavern on the Lake 732-872-2006 609-426-9345 HIGHTSTOWN JACKSON Tavern on the Lake Surf Taco 609-426-9345 732-364-8226 JACKSON KEYPORT Surf Taco Burlew’s Seafood & Steak 732-364-8226 732-497-0500 KEYPORT LITTLE SILVER Bayside Grill Little Szechuan 732-264-7000 732-842-3823 LITTLE SILVER Little Szechuan 732-842-3823

TuscanyGrill Fireside 732-308-1118 732-780-7900 MATAWAN Nonna’s Butttonwood Manor 732-536-9050 732-566-6220 Tuscany 732-308-1118 Catering

by Maria 732-566-7299 MATAWAN La CashinaManor Butttonwood 732-834-0025 732-566-6220

Catering

by Maria La Riviera 732-566-8400 732-566-7299 La Cashina Mayer’s Catering 732-834-0025 732-591-8180 La Riviera Sultan’s Palace 732-566-8400 732-566-1234 Mayer’s Catering MIDDLETOWN 732-591-8180 MJ’s 732-918-9700

732-251-1709 Sultan’s Palace MORGANVILLE 732-566-1234 Robertsville Catering MIDDLETOWN 732-591-8454 MJ’s Unforgettable 732-918-9700 732-970-0396 MORGANVILLE NEPTUNE Robertsville Catering Kelly’s 732-591-8454 732-775-9517 Unforgettable MJ’s 732-970-0396 732-918-9700 NEPTUNE PeteKelly’s & Elda’s 732-774-6010 732-775-9517 OLD PeteBRIDGE & Elda’s Big Ed’s BBQ 732-774-6010 732-583-2626 OLD BRIDGE Double D Big Ed’s BBQ 732-679-2999 732-583-2626 Salsarita’s Double D 732-882-8530 732-679-2999 Tuscany Salsarita’s 732-521-4500 732-882-8530

Tuscany PARAMUS Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-521-4500 201-261-1380 PT PLEASANT PT PLEASANT Ferrara’s Ferrara’s 732-899-3900 732-899-3900 Martell’s Martell’s 732-892-0131 732-892-0131

732-450-0391 RED BANK Tommy’s CoalSpoon Fired Pizza Silver 732-212-1700 732-450-0391 RUMSON RUMSON Salt Creek Grille Salt Creek Grille 732-933-9272 732-933-9272 SHREWSBURY SHREWSBURY San Remo San Remo 732-345-8200 732-345-8200 SOUTH RIVER SOUTH RIVER Ria Mar Ria Mar 732-257-1100 732-257-1100 SPRING LAKE SPRING LAKE The Porch 732-449-5880 The Porch 732-449-5880 TINTON FALLS MJ’sFALLS TINTON 732-542-3131 MJ’s 732-542-3131 Applebee’s 732-935-1158 Applebee’s 732-935-1158 TOMS RIVER Mulligan’s TOMS RIVER 732-255-3900 Mulligan’s 732-255-3900 Shogun Legacy 732-286-9888 Tg’s Catering 732-573-0510 Tg’s Catering Thirty Seven West 732-573-0510 732-341-2400 Thirty Seven West WALL 732-341-2400 Applebee’s WALL 732-280-3676 Applebee’s 732-280-3676

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Restaurant & Lounge Mon & Wed 11am – 10pm Thurs – Sat 11am – 2am Sun 2pm – 11pm

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Fridays

Latin Night 10 pm -2 am

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Bring Your Own

Restaurants ASBURY PARK

Bistro Ole..............

Laila’s.....................

Plan B....................

Sister Sue’s...........

Taka.......................

732-897-0048 732-988-8806 732-807-4710 732-502-8383 732-775-1020

AVON Clementine’s Café....................... 732-988-7979 Tedman’s.............. 732-361-8784

BELMAR Brandl................... 732-280-7501 Casa Solar............. 732-556-1144 Matisse.................. 732-681-7680 Oyama................ 732-280-5983 Ragin Cajun.......... 732-280-6828 Vivas...................... 732-681-1213

BRADLEY BEACH Bamboo Leaf.......

Bella Sogno..........

Cerratos................

Citricos..................

Joey Gia’s Trattoria................

732-774-1661 732-869-0700 732-775-3800 732-988-6565 732-775-1177

BRICK Antonino’s Sunset Grill...........

Ikko........................

La Strada..............

Mexico Lindo.......

732-892-1500 732-477-6077 732-458-5228 732-202-1930

EATONTOWN

FAIR HAVEN

LINCROFT

Le Fandy............... 732-530-3338

Manow Asian Bistro..................... 732-933-1688 Saigon II................ 732-933-1964

FREEHOLD A Little bit of Cuba................. 732-577-8506 Basiles................... 732-866-4085 Café Calore........... 732-462-2233 El Mason............... 732-308-9494 La Plazza Seafood................ 732-462-3310 Main Street Bistro..................... 732-294-1112 Oyako Tso........... 732-866-1988 San Marzano........ 732-845-5400 Solo Trattoria..... 732-780-2337

HIGHLANDS

LONG BRANCH Il Piccolo Forno.... 732-571-8922 Izu.......................... 732-870-0807 Tre Amici............... 732-571-8922

MANALAPAN Spargo’s Grille..... 732-294-9921 Kuzu Mediterranean Grill........................ 732-557-8825

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MARLBORO

SEA BRIGHT The Palm............... 732-212-1313 Yumi...................... 732-212-0881

MATAWAN Aby’s Mexican Restaurant............

Café de Thai.........

Shanghai Bun......

West Lake Seafood................

HOWELL Bamboo Leaf....... 732-761-3939 Sushi By Kazu...... 732-570-2528

JACKSON Solo Bella.............. 732-961-0951 Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi.............. 732-367-3333

LAKE COMO

Trattoria Ravello.................. 732-792-9696

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LAKEWOOD Frank’s Pizza & Restaurant........ 732-477-4103

732-290-2988

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Before you even settled in your seats, you’re being dazzled by a sing-off between the Four Tops and Gladys Knight and the Pips and Marvin Gaye later tear into their dueling versions of the enduring classic “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.”

Snapping their fingers and smoothly wriggling their hips, Diana Ross and the Supremes bop through several of their eartickling hits.

There’s Smokey Robinson, too, and Stevie Wonder, Martha and the Vandellas, and Mary Wells. Something close to rapture spreads through the audience when a magical little dynamo, the young Michael Jackson, takes the stage, spinning like a tiny top and singing with a grown man’s soul in his little boy’s voice box.

These performers are obviously not appearing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Instead, their indelible styles are being effectively recreated by a blazing cast of gifted singers impersonating these pop-chart immortals. Our tour guide on this busy joy ride through the Motor City of the late 1960s and ’70s, and the show’s principal character, is Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records. Mr. Gordy wrote the book for the musical and his recollections of the era and the artists he

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The story begins at the end, in 1983, when a television special celebrating the Motown legacy is being prepared as a disgruntled Berry broods in his Los Angeles home, waffling about whether to participate. He’s bruised by the company’s decline, which has been hastened by the departure of many acts he discovered, groomed and elevated into stardom.

The musical then flashes back to the beginnings, when a young Berry — Junior to his large, loyal and loving family — is casting about for a career. A brief stab at boxing fizzles and soon Berry is calling on his family’s money to back his dream of creating a record company. He’s already written and sold a couple of songs to Jackie Wilson, but only by owning publishing rights and producing records can real money be made.

More than 50 songs are performed in “Motown,” usually, alas, in truncated versions. Most are simply presented as concert versions by the actors playing the artists who made them famous, but a few are shoehorned into the story as “book” songs.

Making way for so much music means that “Motown” breezily scrimps on storytelling. Characters come and go so

quickly we barely have time to register their famous names, let alone get to know them. Stevie Wonder is introduced as a talented tyke in Act I but doesn’t reappear until the second act, fully grown at the keyboards, singing in Washington to promote the creation of a holiday dedicated to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The relationship between Berry and Diana moves to the foreground at various intervals, but even major Motown figures like Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye are reduced to making intermittent cameo appearances.

The telegraphic nature of the book derives partly from the impossibility of telling the stories of all the major Motown artists in a single musical. For a full and coherent history of Mr. Gordy’s game-changing music factory, you’d need to check out Gerald Posner’s engrossing book “Motown: Music, Money, Sex and Power.”

But audiences don’t go to Broadway musicals to see audiobooks performed live, and few are likely to complain that “Motown” skimps on what they have come to hear: the sweet stream of music that fused the soul of rhythm and blues with the ear worm hooks of pop to create a genre that played a role in America’s changing attitudes toward race in the 1960s.

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by Steve Ortlieb This month I was fortunate enough to interview the very interesting Dr. Jono Zalay. That’s right, I said “doctor,” and I don’t mean Doctor of Comedy. He has a PhD in neuroscience.

Makes him a brainiac.

Heh heh. OK, I’ll leave the comedy up to him.

Q:adly, FromSelena your Facebook I see you’re a California boy S Coppack’s page aBostonian and doesn’t who went to Boston College after UC Santa Barbara to study

understand that the only real teams to root for are in neuroscience.

Okay, that needs some explanation.

NY and NJ. I jest of course (kinda, sorta).

Coppack has A: I performing started performing a been stand up standup for eight comedy years andafter her earning new science degree in college.

I had spent my entire life in Southern book, The New Rules For Blondes, launches in April.

California. I deemed myself spoiled by good weather, and entirely too happy. So I applied to graduate schools in cities Were yougood “thecomedy funny one” up?did not). Boston had that had scenesgrowing (San Diego the perfect combination of reputable academics and comedy.

I come from a very funny home and my older sister Laurel a comedian, So it’s I wasn’t really ‘the funny Q: Whyisthe East Coast?too.

Usually the other way around. one’ at home so much as Laurel and I spent a lot of not JZ: California’s laid back atmosphere is awesome, but time writing musicals in our bedrooms,and choreographing for my interests.

Without the miserable confrontational strange numbers, and watching Night people indance Boston, I would never have been “Saturday motivated enough Live” sinceasage 7. I think that my parents and oldest to develop a standup. sister Emily are super hilarious, too. But yes, I’ve always been a bit ofyour a ham andfeel really interested in comedy and Q: How does family about this change in profession? performing.

A: They are alright with it, for now. I think getting a PhD bought me a few years of not being hassled. But my mom will Along those lines, didme youandoemail all the school productions? occasionally forward about some new science Where’d you grow up?

Or rather, if you’re anything like grant that “I would be perfect for.”

me, where were you raised?

I grew up outside of Boston and I did all of the school plays growing up -- I absolutely loved performing and the excitement of rehearsing and being in shows. I did some professional theater in Boston (at the Boston Baked Theater--now gone) and in high school I became interested in singing, too. I went to college in upstate NY where I majored in English and didn’t do any of the plays on campus; but I was in the only co-ed a cappella group on campus (the Hamilton College Hamiltones) and the improv troupe. After school I moved to Chicago

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to study improv comedy further and it was improv that really led me to standup. I did improv for years and eventually I just got sick of working with other Q: Role models?

Or someone you emulate?

Eitherpeople, in or out which makes me sound like a total curmudgeon, I know. of comedy.

A: Dana Gould is probably the person whose footsteps Stand up is very tough. You have to be able to take I’d most like to follow. He is a prolific standup and writer, rejection.underrated How’d youathandle yourdespite first bomb, unless probably both. And the fact he’s been you’re the onewell comic who’s never experienced that? for an incredibly respected and successful entertainer decades, he doesn’t seem like a jerk; he really doesn’t seem The rejection is definitely hard and it’s something that jaded. everyone -- even my comedy idols -- have experienced at some point.

Early onwould I think I wanted the Q: I think our readers likethat to know--Red Sox,audience Yankees or to like me, which can be dangerous territory, especially the California anybody’s?

How about football? for female comedians.

YouI am have to be confident and fan.

A: Being from San Diego, a Padres and Chargers feel entitled to be up there with the microphone andThe As much as anyone can be a Padres and Chargers fan. that took me a while to figure out -how to just own sports culture is way more intense in the Northeast. When the the stage and trust myselflike more.

I thinkruin of standup home teams lose, it seems it is going people’s as lives. likeSan training -- if you get out there anddinner you’replans.

In Diego ait dog probably wouldn’t even affect confident and insupport control,my the audience withthe you.

But I still love and teams.

I haveisseen Chargers But if you exude a sense of nervousness or you seem lose twice at Foxboro, I can’t wait to see them lose at MetLife insecure,note: they’ll eat you I’ve been doing standup [Editor’s neither can alive. we, thank you]. And I would go to aboutgame, eight but years and even sometimes I’ll have afor Yankees it might be a now little traumatizing after the a show where I can sense that certain people in the Pads got swept by them in ‘98. I had tickets to game 5. I’m still audience aren’t bitter about it. completely on board with me and it makes me feel nervous, but I know to just plow through it and keep ask on this going and eventually on a the jokegoal? or Q: I always because it interestsI’ll me.hitWhat’s reference that wins them over.

Is there an “end” game here? TV, movies, writing, or just enjoy it until you have to get a real job?

Is this a means to an end? “SNL”, head writer-A: I basically want to follow the Danasitcoms, Gould model.

I would what’s your goal? love to do standup and writing for TV. I have also started researching humor academically with another PhD comic I definitely don’tofthink of standup as a means end (there are more us!) so our doctorates don’t to go an entirely andwaste.

I thinkOur that comedians who do are pretty miserable to group is called NERHD (Neuro-Evolutionary people. Itonhas to beDynamics). its own reward or else you’re crazy Research Humor to do this thing. But as far as my goal, mine is pretty broad: I’d likevery for few my people comedy Unfortunately are(performance, able to make a writing) comfortable to payexclusively for my life.doing I don’tstandup, know exactly how thatI will living but thankfully have a shake out, but myme jobtoto be what I love do, background thatI’d willlike allow make money whentoneeded. which is write and perform comedy.

I have a book But standup is number-one for me. coming out in April (The New Rules for Blondes, from It Books/HarperCollins), which and I hope will open up new Feel free to visit jonozalay.com nerhd.wordpress.com, opportunities for me.

It’s a collection of blog. humorous essays Zalay et al’s fledgling research website and celebrating and subverting the blonde stereotype, but it’s for readers of all hair colors.

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Brass Rail

3pm - 6pm

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Brickhouse

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Chapter House

3pm - 7pm

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Colts Neck Inn

4pm - 6pm

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Court Jester (Aberdeen/Freehold)

4pm - 6pm

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The Downtown

4pm - 7pm

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Dublin House

4pm - 6pm

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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

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4pm - 11pm

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Market Yard Grille

4pm - 6pm

4pm - 6pm

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4pm - 6pm

4pm - 6pm

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4pm - 6pm

McDonagh’s

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

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

4pm - 7pm

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

4pm - 7pm

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Park 33

Noon - 6pm

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Park East

4pm - 8pm

4pm - 8pm

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4pm - 8pm

Pine Tavern

3pm - 6pm

3pm - 6pm

3pm - 7pm

3pm - 6pm

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PK’s Shamrock Rose

12N - 7pm

12N - 7pm

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Riverwatch

2pm - 6pm

2pm - 6pm

2pm - 6pm

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2pm - 6pm

2pm - 6pm

2pm - 6pm

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar

3pm - 7pm

3pm - 7pm

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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

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Tavern on the Lake

3pm - 6pm

3pm - 6pm

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3pm - 6pm

3pm - 6pm

12N - 5pm

ALL DAY

The Shannon Rose

3pm - 7pm

3pm - 7pm

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Tilted Kilt

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Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza (Brick)

4pm - 7pm 7pm - close

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Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza (Red Bank)

4pm - 7pm 7pm - close

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The Sycamore Grille

4pm - 7pm

4pm - 7pm

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Twin Light Taphouse Windansea Wine Loft

4pm - 7pm

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Monday, July 01 Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Martell’s – Big Baby Ernie Tilted Kilt - Service Industry Night Tuesday, July 02 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke Ryan’s Pub – Karaoke Tilted Kilt – Trivia Night Wednesday, July 03 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 6pm La Riviera – Karaoke Night Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Middletown – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia Night Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night & Karaoke Thursday, July 04 Independence Day Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music The Cabin – Bike Night Martell’s – Sensational Soul Cruisers Riverwatch – Seth Tieger Band Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – Jukebox Legends Friday, July 05 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music The Cabin - Brian Kirk & The Jirks Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment La Riviera – Latin Night Martell’s – Johnny Drama MJ’s / Middletown – Steve Reilly & Steve Devito MJ’s / Neptune – Lisa& Wendy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Tim & Andy Riverwatch – Trax Ryan’s Pub – Brue Crew Shogun Legacy - DJ Tim Saturday, July 06 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern Applebee’s / Wall – UFC 162 La Riviera – Oldies Night Martell’s – Temporary Grace MJ’s / Middletown – Bob Garaffa MJ’s / Neptune – Melissa Chill & Rob Dye MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Paul Baccash Riverwatch – License To Chill Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – Silk & Steel Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, July 07 Applebee’s /Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 5pm Martell’s – JoBonanno & Godsons Riverwatch – TBA Shogun Legacy – Kevin Murry Monday, July 08 Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Martell’s – Big Baby Ernie Tilted Kilt - Service Industry Night Tuesday, July 09 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night

July 2013

Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke Ryan’s Pub – Karaoke Tilted Kilt – Trivia Night Wednesday, July 10 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 6pm La Riviera – Karaoke Night Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Middletown – Matt O’Ree MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia Night Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night & Karaoke Thursday, July 11 Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music Martell’s – Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Russell & Shawn Riverwatch – Undisputed Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – Jukebox Legends Friday, July 12 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment La Riviera – Latin Night Martell’s – Sideways MJ’s / Middletown –McCarthy MJ’s / Neptune – Tim & Andy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Seth Tieger Riverwatch – Nicole & Denise Ryan’s Pub – Night Shift Shogun Legacy – DJ Tim Saturday, July 13 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern La Riviera – Oldies Night Martell’s – New Power Soul MJ’s / Middletown – Tom & Tom MJ’s / Neptune – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Carla Buffa Riverwatch – Fish Eyed Fool Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – Rock Bottom Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, July 14 Applebee’s /Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 5pm Martell’s – Garden State Radio Riverwatch – Stan Steele Shogun Legacy – Ned Ryerson Monday, July 15 Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Martell’s – Big Baby Ernie Tilted Kilt - Service Industry Night Tuesday, July 16 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Neptune – Bike Night MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke Ryan’s Pub – Karaoke Tilted Kilt – Trivia Night Wednesday, July 17 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls

– Acoustic Music @ 6pm La Riviera – Karaoke Night Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Middletown – Dale Toth MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia Night Riverwatch – Tomardo Ryan’s Pub – Illiterate Convenience Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night & Karaoke Thursday, July 18 Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music Martell’s – Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Blues Night w/ Eddy Cooper & The Front Page Riverwatch – Lisa Bouchelle Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – Jukebox Legends Friday, July 19 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment La Riviera – Latin Night Martell’s – Dangerous New High MJ’s / Middletown – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Neptune – Rich Genovai MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Matt O’Ree Riverwatch – Gary Philips Ryan’s Pub – Johnny Hasbeen Shogun Legacy – DJ Tim Saturday, July 20 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern La Riviera – Oldies Night Martell’s – Big Baby Ernie MJ’s / Middletown – Russell & Shawn MJ’s / Neptune – Seth Tieger MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Swamp Eddie Riverwatch – Phil Engle Band Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – A Day in the Life Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, July 21 Applebee’s /Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 5pm Martell’s – Johnny Drama Riverwatch – Half Brothers Shogun Legacy – Acoustic Craig Daniels Monday, July 22 Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Martell’s – Big Baby Ernie Tilted Kilt - Service Industry Night Tuesday, July 23 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke Ryan’s Pub – Karaoke Tilted Kilt – Trivia Night Wednesday, July 24 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 6pm La Riviera – Karaoke Night Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Neptune

– 80’s Night w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia Night Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night & Karaoke Thursday, July 25 Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music Martell’s – Sensational Soul Cruisers MJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Mike & Christine Riverwatch – Floyd Murray Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – Jukebox Legends Friday, July 26 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern Applebee’s / Wall – Live Music Fireside Grill – Live Entertainment La Riviera – Latin Night Martell’s – Mike Dalton Band MJ’s / Middletown – Jeff Pilgrim MJ’s / Neptune – The Neighbors MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Joey B Riverwatch – Lefty Ryan’s Pub – Take Cover Shogun Legacy – DJ Tim Saturday, July 27 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Modern La Riviera – Oldies Night Martell’s – Garden State Radio MJ’s / Middletown – Tim & Andy MJ’s / Neptune – Abby Normain MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Different Strings Riverwatch – Brue Crew Ryan’s Pub - DJ Ryan’s Pub - DJ Shogun Legacy – The Locals Tommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, July 28 Applebee’s /Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 5pm Martell’s – Garden State Radio Riverwatch – High Tide & Vintage Johnny Shogun Legacy – Smoky Star Monday, July 29 Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia Night Martell’s – Big Baby Ernie Tilted Kilt - Service Industry Night Tuesday, July 30 Fireside Grill – Trivia Night Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke Ryan’s Pub – Karaoke Tilted Kilt – Trivia Night Wednesday, July 31 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Acoustic Music @ 6pm Martell’s – RPM MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ Jake MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia Night Riverwatch – Tomardo Tilted Kilt – Ladies Night & Karaoke

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 Wednesday, July 03 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ

Thursday, July 11 Relient K Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ

Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Thursday, July 18 Broadway Rocks

State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

Sunday, July 14 Mac Miller

Tuesday, July 23 Brandi Carlile

Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ

State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

Monday, July 15 Melissa Etheridge

Tuesday, July 30 Justin Bieber

Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ

Wednesday, July 17 Cody Simpson & Ryan Beatty State Theater New Brunswick, NJ

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Wednesday, July 17 The Monkeys

Prudential Center Newark, NJ

Wednesday, July 31 Beyonce Izod Center East Rutherford, NJ

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House of Blues Alice Cooper

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House of Blues Dark Star Orchestra

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Borgata Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos

Saturday, July 13 Borgata Seth Meyers

Saturday, July 27 Revel Bill Maher

Friday, July 19

Monday & Tuesday, July 29 & 30

Caesar’s Hank Williams, Jr.

Caesar’s Donny & Marie Osmond

Friday, July 19 Revel Steely Dan

July 2013

Tuesday, July 30 Trump Taj Mahal Don Rickles

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