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Contents aug/sep 2016

FEATURES 23

When Speed and precision mat ter

The Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology unveils a sophisticated linear accelerator.

The best option for bre ast care

The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center offers comprehensive care under one roof.

TAking care of the future

Monmouth Medical Center supports the arts through student scholarships.

World-cl ass Care Close to home Barnabas Health Medical Group provides easy access to specialtycare physicians.

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70 DEPARTMENTS

LOCAL BUZZ

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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Monmouth County.

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Health News

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GATHERINGS

Photos from recent events in and around Monmouth County.

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AWARD-WINNING BREAST CARE IN THIS ISSUE, MONMOUTH HE ALTH & LIFE UNVEILS ITS “Best Of” choices as determined by its readers, who were asked to vote for the restaurants, shops and services they consider the best of the best in Monmouth County. For a third consecutive year, the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center was determined to be a “Best Of.” Our breast center was once again named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers, acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment. By carrying the Women’s Choice Award seal, the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center has signified its commitment to a global mission to elevate the patient experience for women and all patients as one of America’s Best Breast Centers. We have earned this award by having met the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) standards from the American College of Surgeons. As one of America’s Best Breast Centers, the Wilentz Center also carries the Seal of the American College of Radiologists as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, and scored above-average on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services patient satisfaction measures. We’re extremely proud to be recognized with the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers, an award that affirms our commitment to offering our patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease. The Women’s Choice Award helps women and their families by providing recommendations they can trust and use when making healthcare choices. Recommendations are the single most important consideration used by women in selecting a hospital or care center, and by letting women know which breast centers in their area are among America’s best, we are able to reduce risk by helping them make better decisions and smarter healthcare choices. Monmouth Medical Center introduced the Wilentz Center in 1994 to provide our patients with clinically excellent and compassionate care in a supportive and comfortable setting that provides the very best in breast cancer detection and treatment. In 2010, it became the state’s first Certified Quality Comprehensive Breast Center of Excellence. We also hold the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for our comprehensive breast cancer treatment program. This prestigious certification recognizes us for meeting all national standards for quality and safety for breast-cancer specific care. You can read more about the excellence of our comprehensive breast center in Monmouth’s “In Good Health” pages, which spotlight the outstanding outcomes of our breast surgeons and the importance of choosing a comprehensive breast center for screening mammography. In an issue that is dedicated to the “best,” we hope it is reassuring for women in our community to know that the very best of breast care is available right here at Monmouth Medical Center. Sincerely,

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HONORING THE BEST IT’S BECOME A SUMMER tradition—like lemonade stands, farmers’ markets, concerts on the beach and the Monmouth County Fair. Each year, we reveal the winners of our annual Best of Monmouth Readers’ Choice Awards—the finest candymakers, coffeehouses, cooking classes, consignment shops, chiropractors, closet designers and dozens of other local merchants and services. This year, your votes exceeded 9,600—a record-breaking number for this long-standing competition. Thank you so much for taking the time to participate! Turn to page 29 to see the complete results... and to find out if your neighbors voted as you did. Winners get more than cachet, of course. Many of them get a chance to display their goodies—and share them with you—at our Best of Monmouth Food Festival, Party & Expo, which will take place at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park on Thursday, October 13. The festivities start at 5 p.m. and wrap up at 9 p.m. So book a sitter now! You can purchase tickets at healthandlifemags.com/monmouth. Meanwhile, enjoy this issue of Monmouth Health & Life. In addition to the Best of Monmouth results, we bring you top spots to “pick-your-own” fall fruits and veggies (page 15), a collection of beaded jewelry that will surely amp up your look (page 18), stunning new fashions for work and weekends (page 42) and an armchair tour of a Caribbean hideaway, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (page 70). I hope to see you in Asbury Park!

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Berry season is coming to an end, but there’s a plethora of other delicious fruits (and veggies) just waiting to be picked at farms in and around Monmouth County. Here’s a list of spots where “pick-yourown” is a popular and sometimes preferred harvest method. Head to Battleview Orchards (91 Wemrock Rd., Freehold, 732.462.0756, battlevieworchards .com) for sweet peaches and nectarines in August and for early-season apple varieties in September. Admission is free, and price is determined by the weight of your harvest. Be sure to stop by the country market and bakery on your way out to pick up a freshbaked pie. There’s no shortage of options at Eastmont Orchards (181 Route 537 East, Colts Neck, 732.542.5404, eastmontorchards .com). Home to 15 varieties of peaches and 19 types of apples (most of which will be available in September), this local farm is one of the county’s premier picking spots. It’s free to enter, and you only have to pay per pound for your fruit.

At press time, berries were still available at Earth Friendly Organic Farm (17 Olde Noah Hunt Rd., Clarksburg, 609.259.9744, earthfriendlyorganicfarm.com). Organic blueberries, blackberries and raspberries were plentiful and ready to be picked. Don’t forget to grab an extra handful or two to store in your freezer—they’ll be a nice surprise during the winter. Admission is free, and pails to collect your berries are provided. The cost is $10 per full pail and $5 for a half-full pail. If produce variety is something you seek, Lee Turkey Farm (201 Hickory Corner Rd., East Windsor, 609.448.0629, leeturkeyfarm. com) is the fruit-picking place for you. Peaches, apples, nectarines, pears, melons, raspberries and blackberries are ripe and up for grabs. And don’t forget your veggies! Tomatoes, eggplant, sweet corn, peppers, snap beans, cucumbers, zucchini, winter squash and more are in season and ready for purchase as well. Admission is free, and the price you pay is determined by the weight of your produce.

For furry friends After Superstorm Sandy many families in Monmouth were forced to choose between their own necessities—food, clothing, shelter—and providing the basics for their cherished pets. Thanks to the Monmouth County SPCA, furry friends in our area will never go hungry again. Pet owners in need can visit the Pet Pantry at the Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown. Think of it as a food bank for cats, dogs and other loveable creatures—it offers low-cost or free food, leashes, litter and other supplies to folks facing economic hardship. The Pet Pantry project started up shortly after Sandy, when volunteers went door-to-

door distributing pet food and supplies. SPCA administrators saw a need to make the service permanent, establishing the Pet Pantry inside the Maureen O’Brien Thrift Store. The pantry outgrew that space in three years, having served more than 1,200 families and donated 200,000 pounds of food. To help keep the new pantry (which opened in February) stocked, you can donate pet food and supplies on weekends. The pantry is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.–1:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Pet Pantry, 260 Wall St., Eatontown, 732.440.1170; monmouthcountyspca.org monmouth he alth & Life

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Now that your baby has joined the family, you may feel like your days of socializing and exercising are behind you. But that doesn’t have to be the case if you take a Baby Boot Camp class, says Dena Farash, who runs BBC courses in Monmouth County parks like Meadow Ridge in Rumson. The camp is a stroller fitness program—women perform a variety of cardio, strength-training, stretching and abdominal exercises led by a certified personal trainer who specializes in working with newly post partum and pregnant women. The best part? Classes are done with newborns and strollers by mom’s side. “Mom is able to get in a great 60-minute workout while spending quality time with her baby,” says Farash, who is one of the trainers. “Sometimes motherhood can feel so isolating. Having a physical outlet such as Baby Boot Camp to share with other moms is a fantastic way to break down barriers, challenge ourselves, support each other and create friendships.” And the fun goes beyond class—mothers (and babies) also have play dates, lunches and pool parties. “This group is here to support each other, build each other up and lend a hand (or an ear),” says Farash. Interested? Give Baby Boot Camp a call. There’s nothing to lose—the first class is free! Baby Boot Camp—Holmdel & Rumson, 732.497.8247; babybootcamp.com

Bury the hatchet Trade in your darts and cornhole bean bags—there’s an axe with your name on it and it’s waiting to be tossed! Elevate your game and channel your inner lumberjack at Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Eatontown, which is believed to be the first indoor hatchet-throwing facility in the country. We know what you’re thinking: How can throwing a hatchet be safe? According to Kelly Josberger, who founded Stumpy’s along with her husband, Stuart, and friends Trish and Mark Oliphant, the sport is growing in popularity and it’s 100 percent safe. “Safety is our top priority,” she says. “We train everyone on proper throwing first and go through a list of rules and expectations. It’s not much different than throwing darts in a bar, but our pits are fenced in and always monitored.” Visitors can bring their own snacks and beverages—buckets of ice are available if you want to chill your brews—or have pizza and Chinese food delivered. But leave your hatchets at home—Stumpy’s provides the equipment. Two-hour throwing sessions are $40 per person. Best bet: Come during Hatchet Happy Hour (4–6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday) for a half-off participation deal. Walk-ins are welcome, but online reservations are encouraged. Stumpy’s also hosts events like bachelor parties, corporate gatherings and team-building exercises. They’ll even work with caterers to help you plan your social throwdown. “We have people coming in—younger and older—not knowing what to expect, and they always leave happy,” Josberger reports. “Our whole vibe is to make you feel like you’re coming to our house for a few hours of fun.” Stumpy’s Hatchet House, 22 Meridian Rd., Unit 5, Eatontown, 732.544.5069; stumpyshh.com

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Venturing into the beer-brewing business is an uncommon next step for an exiting politician, but that’s where Mike Skudera headed when his term as Tinton Falls mayor expired at the end of 2013. He connected and strategized with friends Peter Artherholt and Chris Hanigan, home brewers for more than 15 years, and the trio formed the Jughandle Brewing Company. They debuted this spring with a six-drink menu that you can try in flights, pints and Crowlers (a can that’s filled and sealed on site). The drink menu will change regularly, so be sure to visit often. While you’re there, take a brewery tour and see how the craft beers are made. “You can hang out, have a beer and check out the equipment,” Skudera says. Jughandle Brewing Company, 4057 Asbury Ave., Tinton Falls, 732.898.2220; jughandlebrewing.com

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Great artists are not born, they are educated. That’s the philosophy of a unique new art school in Red Bank that specializes in providing disabled veterans with a comprehensive, tuitionfree art education. “They sacrificed so much for our country, so we wanted to give something back to them,” says Stephanie Gronchick, general administrator of Ani Art Academies, a global nonprofit with locations in Anguilla, the Dominican Republic, Pennsylvania, Sri Lanka and Thailand. (“Ani” comes from a Swahili word “andjani” that means to be on a journey or a path.) A total of 21 spots are available in the program, and so far a handful of veterans have signed up. Students learn through repetition, using charcoal drawing, oil painting and other mediums. “We teach art how one teaches music,” Gronchick explains. “If you repeat skills over and over, it becomes an automatic action.” Students work at their own pace—the program takes between three and four years to complete. Admission is rolling, so veterans can sign up at any time at aniartacademies.org. The school also welcomes all veterans to participate in a free painting class, held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ani Art Academy, 143 Broad St., Red Bank, 570.822.4111; aniartacademies.org

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Folks who ate a daily serving of cereal were less likely to die of heart disease, diabetes and digestive cancer—24 percent, 30 percent and 13 percent, respectively—than those who ate none. Scientists theorize that the fiber in cereal keeps weight, inflammation and cholesterol in check.

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The number of times more likely women are to get osteoporosis than men. Perhaps women’s lighter, thinner bones are part of the reason.

Want to cure your anxiety before a big presentation? Telling yourself, “I’m excited” instead of “I’m calm” can improve performance. How? Research shows that it helps you feel more confident.

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The number of minutes of power walking you need to do each day to slash your chances of developing high blood pressure by 42 percent. —Hypertension

A recent study of 3,000 adults found that those who consumed the most full-fat dairy products had a significantly lower risk—almost 50 percent—of developing diabetes. While the study does not prove a cause and effect, it does point to avoiding food choices based on a single nutrient. —Circulation

—Journal of Experimental Psychology

Cut stroke risk with chocolate

Go ahead, feed that sweet tooth. People who ate about a half ounce of milk or dark chocolate daily had a 22 percent lower risk of stroke than folks who abstained. Study authors suggest that the flavonoids in the cacao and the calcium and fatty acids in the milk might be the reason as these are thought to maintain healthy blood lipid levels and blood pressure. —Heart

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When speed and precision matter most The Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology unveils sophisticated linear accelerator.

No longer is a trip into New York City required to receive the best oncology care or to find the most up-to-date medical technology. Monmouth Medical Center continues to be a leader in both, and the recent addition of highprecision radiotherapy equipment is reducing cancer patients’ recovery time and with fewer side effects. At the hospital’s Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology, the new Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator is used to deliver a sophisticated and precise form of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) to a malignant tumor or specific areas within the tumor. What does that mean for cancer patients? For those receiving standard radiation therapy, patients will benefit from the speed and accuracy—treatment is so precise that the healthy tissue surrounding the cancer receives lower doses of radiation than if delivered by more conventional therapy methods. Patients as well as clinicians dealing with more complex cases—when cancers are located in areas that demand an extra level of tumor targeting precision or lesions that require higher doses to reduce the length of treatment—benefit from Versa HD’s advanced beam-shaping and imaging technologies and high dose-rate delivery. The precision of the Versa HD is an advantage, for example, for those undergoing procedures like stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT)—both of which deliver higher doses of radiation and in a smaller focused area than traditional therapy. “With this new technology, we can now bring target immobilization to new levels through automated gating,” says Mitchell Weiss, M.D., chairman of radiation oncology at Monmouth Medical Center. “For anatomies affected by respiratory motion, such as breast, this provides non-invasive, internal immobilization of the target, triggering radiation delivery when anatomy is immobilized.” Versa HD was also developed with patient safety and the ease of use by clinicians in mind. The machine was designed with new ergonomic features and softer streamlined shapes, creating a confident and relaxed treatment environment. The Versa HD also combines low mechanical noise with ambient lighting effects, bringing patient comfort to the forefront.

To Learn more about services available for your family at monmouth medical center, call 888.724.7123. To share this article with a friend or to recommend it on your Facebook page, visit monmouthhealthandlife.com.

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The

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The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center provides comprehensive treatment under one roof.

When detected in its earliest stages, breast cancer is highly treatable and beatable—the National Breast Cancer Foundation says the survival rate in those cases is 100 percent. A comprehensive breast care center is the best option to protect yourself—the medical professionals care for you from your initial meeting and screening mammography, and they’re with you, step-by-step, through every treatment and eventually the recovery process. That’s exactly what happens at the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center, which has been honored three years in a row with the Women’s Choice Award as one of the nation’s finest breast care facilities. It houses all breast care modalities under one umbrella, giving patients the best clinical management and treatment options, says David Sharon, M.D., medical director of the Leon Hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medical Center. “By carrying the Women’s Choice Award seal, the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center has signified its commitment to a global mission to elevate the patient experience for women and all patients as one of America’s best breast centers,” he says. If you’re looking for the best breast specialists and surgeons in the region, those affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center are among the elite and they have been recognized for their groundbreaking procedures. For instance, they were the first in the area to offer protocol-tested sentinel lymph node biopsies—an alternative to major surgery that determines whether a woman’s breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. “We provide our patients with compassionate and efficient service using state-of-the-art technology,” Dr. Sharon says. “We are

dedicated to providing top quality service, education and awareness to our patients.” The center’s multidisciplinary panel of breast and reconstructive surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists meet each week to consider all elements of a patient’s care. With the litany of specialists on hand, each patient has an opportunity to receive multiple second opinions for treatment options. The comprehensive breast cancer treatment program has met or exceeded all national standards for quality and safety for breast-cancer specific care, earning the center the prestigious Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. In addition to its first-rate personnel, the Wilentz Center is equipped with the most up-to-date screening and diagnostic

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top-notch breast cancer surgeons

Monmouth Medical Center offers advanced breast surgery led by a team of the region’s finest boardcertified surgeons who specialize in breast surgery. Monmouth’s breast surgeons are a part of a team of highly qualified physicians who treat a large volume of breast cancer patients and stress attention to detail, consideration of all treatment options, and a full panel discussion at each point in treatment through weekly multidisciplinary team meetings. These dedicated surgeons are able to counsel women sensitively regarding their options, whether it be breast conservation or mastectomy, as well as offer the latest techniques including nipple sparing and oncoplasty at the time of surgery. The goal is to provide women with not only the best odds of survival, but the confidence to know that once they have beat cancer that they are able to look and feel like themselves with no loss of femininity. This is an important component that allows women to move on to becoming survivors, rather than living with the “battle scars” that cancer left behind. Shown here is Monmouth’s team of breast surgeons, seated from left, Mark Schwartz, M.D., Manpreet Kohli, M.D., and Stephen Chagares, M.D.; standing, from left, Michael Goldfarb, M.D., Ernest Ginalis, M.D., Aron Gornish, M.D., and Sumy Chang, M.D.

imaging technologies, including tomosynthesis (which produces a 3-D image of the breast using low dose X-rays at various angles), breast specific gamma imaging (a technique for identifying cancerous lesions in the breast) and fine-needle and stereotactic biopsies (minimally invasive, highly accurate and painless alternatives to surgical biopsies). With its advanced technology, the center is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology’s Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging. It is the first facility in the state and the 20th in the country to earn Gold Seal Ac-

creditation for breast MRI; it is also accredited for mammography, breast ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy. The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center is located on the Monmouth Medical Center campus in Long Branch and with satellite locations in Colts Neck, Howell and Lakewood for the convenience of its patients. All imaging exams conducted at the satellite locations are performed by experienced mammography technologists and interpreted by dedicated breast imagers. To schedule an appointment, call 732.923.7700, or visit monmouthwilentzbreastcenter.com.

To Learn more about services available at the jacqueline m. wilentz comprehensive breast center, please call 732.923.7700. To share this article with a friend or to recommend it on your Facebook page, visit monmouthhealthandlife.com.

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Hospital feted for festival partnership

Taking care of the future

Shannon Corci and Bill Arnold, president and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center

Monmouth Medical Center supports the arts through student scholarships. The arts are alive and well, and Monmouth Medical Center is doing its part to ensure that the dancers, painters, vocalists and musicians of tomorrow are in good hands today. Each year, the hospital helps pave the way for a future artist by awarding its Monmouth Medical Center–RWJBarnabas Health Arts Impact Scholarship. Singer and songwriter Shannon Corci, who graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in June, is this year’s honoree. “Shannon is a young woman who already has an impressive resume for her talents as a singer/songwriter,” says Bill Arnold, president and chief executive officer of Monmouth Medical Center. “But she impressed us the most through letters of recommendation praising her for always being mindful to give back to her community.” Shannon was the driving force behind fundraising concerts in support of Superstorm Sandy relief efforts, arts education and youth services. She will enroll in the Popular Music Program at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music this fall. The hospital’s scholarship is one of

four offered as part of the Count Basie Theatre’s Basie Awards, which recognizes outstanding high school drama performances as well as the impact the arts can have on a student moving on to higher education. Monmouth Medical Center has been the theatre’s partner in recognizing high school students throughout the county since 2013, and it is the exclusive sponsor of the Basie Awards ceremony, which is conducted each May. “Even though our missions are different, our goals are the same: a vision for our community, based on a culture of high expectations and a stellar quality of life,” says Arnold. “The hospital supports the growth of the Basie and its vision for the future, which includes the creation of a regional center for the performing arts that will encompass an entire city block. Monmouth Medical Center is proud of its longstanding support of the growth and expansion of the historic nonprofit Count Basie Theatre.”

Margaret Fisher, M.D., medical director of The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, recently accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Hope Academy Charter School, which saluted RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center for their role as sponsors of the Asbury Park Music in Film Festival. As an exclusive founding partner of the springtime event, RWJBarnabas Health announced a multi-year deal that has expanded to arts and culture within the Asbury Park community all year round. The festival, which took place in April this year, raises funds for the Asbury Park Music Foundation and benefits music education for children throughout the city, including students at Hope Academy. “As Monmouth Medical Center is an intricate part of the fabric of the local community and is dedicated to serving the people of the city of Asbury Park, we strongly support the Asbury Park Music in Film Festival and its music programs for children,” says Dr. Fisher. “We are particularly proud in 2016, which marks the 10th anniversary of The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, to support the Asbury Park Music Foundation. Along with the festival organizers, we understand the impact the arts can have on a student moving towards higher education, and we are proud to help these underserved children receive music education, lessons, instruments, programs and social connection opportunities through crucial programs such as Music Saved My Life.” Prior to the certificate presentation, Dr. Fisher provided parents at Hope Academy with general health and wellness guidance for their children, including vaccine and nutrition information. This program was made possible through a community health education outreach initiative by The Unterberg Children’s Hospital Leadership Council. Margaret Fisher, M.D., medical director of The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center (right), is presented with a certificate of appreciation by DaVisha Pratt, Hope Academy Charter School principal and chief school administrator.

To Learn more about services available for you or your family at monmouth medical center, please call 888.724.7123. To share this article with a friend or to recommend it on your Facebook page, visit monmouthhealthandlife.com.

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World-class care close to home

Barnabas Health Medical Group provides easy access to specialty-care doctors. Medical Health Center, a Monmouth Medical Centeraffiliated facility located on Route 35 South in Middletown, recently welcomed a host of physician specialists to bring central Monmouth County residents convenient access to the best in joint and spine surgery and obstetric and gynecological care. “At Medical Health Center, our patients’ needs are our top priority,” says Monmouth Medical Center cardiologist Joseph Clemente M.D., F.A.C.C., who founded Medical Health Center in 1995. “Our network of physicians provides comprehensive, compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for Middletown area residents at every stage of life at our conveniently located center.” Through Barnabas Health Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world-class primary and specialty-care physicians, Medical Health Center has been offering the central Monmouth County region easy access to an array of health care services since 2010. And now, the center offers its patients the convenience of appointments with joint replacement surgeon Mark Gesell, M.D., and spine surgeon Praveen Yalamanchili, M.D., and the physicians associated with West Long Branch OB/GYN, including Kenneth R. Skorenko, M.D., Dominick A. LoBraico, D.O., Jennifer D. Pompliano, D.O., and Karen M. Smith, D.O. In late August, they will be joined by new West Long Branch OB/GYN associate Sharon Jackson, M.D. These physicians provide access to the world-class orthopaedic and ob/gyn care that is available at Monmouth Medical Center. The Monmouth Medical Center Total Joint Replacement and Spine Center provides world-class care and treatment options to patients who have experienced the pain and limitation of permanent and progressive damage to hips, knees, shoulders and the spine. The hospital holds Disease Specific Joint Commission certification in both total hip and knee and spine surgery, and is the only hospital in the region to offer Makoplasty® partial knee and total hip replacement.

For maternity care, The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading experts on patient safety, has ranked Monmouth Medical Center as the safest hospital for maternity care in the region, with Monmouth scoring well above the standard of care in key areas of maternity care. “I’m very proud to say that the Leapfrog Group has validated what we have known for a very long time—our maternity services’ longstanding commitment to providing quality care is outstanding,” says Bill Arnold, president and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center. “We deliver the most babies in Monmouth and Ocean counties for good reason—we offer the safest obstetrical and gynecologic services in the nation and we continue to expand and upgrade our facility to match our commitment to quality care and patient safety.” Additionally, the Medical Health Center has a staff of cardiologists who, in addition to Dr. Clemente, include Peter Farrugia, M.D., Ajay Shah, M.D., Khalil Suaray, M.D., and Delia Dobrescu, M.D. These heart specialists offer patients convenient access to cardiac excellence, as well as the leading cardiac services offered at Monmouth Medical Center. Monmouth Medical Center is a regional leader in cardiac excellence and holds Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for heart attack, acute coronary syndrome, advanced heart failure, cardiac rehabilitation and stroke and has been acknowledged by The Joint Commission as being in the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation to sustain quality outcomes. Additionally, the hospital holds Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association —recognition that signifies the hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart failure patients for at least 90 days with 85 percent compliance to core standard levels of care outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology secondary prevention guidelines for heart failure patients. To learn more about the physicians at Medical Health Center, or to schedule an appointment, call 732.615.3900.

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Bakery 1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd., Wall, 732.280.0606, chocolatecarousel.com

For more than a decade, Chocolate Carousel has been tempting Monmouth County residents with its sinfully indulgent bakery selections, including cookies, stuffed cupcakes, chocolates and cake pops—along with creative, elaborate cakes for weddings and other special events. Owner and executive pastry chef Lisa Porada left a Wall Street career to open this special bakery that has gone on to earn national recognition from The Knot and Wedding Wire. Sample some of Porada’s offerings at one of her new monthly chocolate and wine classes—you bring the vino and she supplies the sweet stuff, plus a souvenir wine glass. Reserve your spot at chocolatecarousel.com.

Barbecue 1 Local Smoke 719 Route 35 South, Neptune City, 732.455.8888 244 W. Front St., Red Bank, 732.741.2333, localsmokebbq.com

Purists say that true BBQ is owned by the southern states, but this Jersey franchise with two locations in Monmouth is a notable exception. Local Smoke, which started as a competition BBQ team almost 10 years ago, took home first-place awards for ribs and brisket at national contests in Kansas City and Georgia, respectively. Regulars rave about the joint’s authentic Carolina- and St. Louis-style barbecue sauces, the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers and, of course, the slow-smoked beef and pork. You can get your ’cue to go too.

2 Dolce Calabria 128 Schanck Rd. Freehold 732.431.2253 dolcecalabria.com 3 Cups & Cakes 122 E. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.8080 cupsandcakes rumson.com

Bagels 1 Bagel Masters 661 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.224.0333 bagelmasters.com 2 Gem’s House of Bagels Multiple locations gemsbagels.com 3 Sheepshead Baygels 2095 Route 35 North Holmdel 732.706.1266

Bar Food 1 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.5044 tommystavernandtap.com 2 The Robinson Ale House 26 Broad St. Red Bank 732.383.8219 robinsonsalehouse.com 3 tie The Bar Room & Kitchen 100 Norwood Ave. Deal 732.686.1295 thebarroomandkitchen.com

2 Surf BBQ 132 E. River Rd., Rumson, 732.530.6590 surfbbq.com 3 Jersey Shore BBQ 811 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, 732.894.9009 jerseyshorebbq.com

3 tie Dublin House 30 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.6699 thedublinhouse.co 3 tie Gaslight 33 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.291.8333

Breakfast 1 Meemom’s 1383 Route 35 North Middletown 732.856.9499 1825 Route 35 South Wall 732.359.8544 meemoms.com 2 Beckman’s Deli 704 Tenth Ave. Belmar 732.556.6166 3 Capsized Café 111 Route 71 South Spring Lake Heights 732.449.8118

Brunch 1 Meemom’s 1383 Route 35 North Middletown 732.856.9499 1825 Route 35 South Wall 732.359.8544 meemoms.com 2 tie Cardinal Provisions 513 Bangs Ave. Asbury Park 732.898.7194 crdnal.com 2 tie Turning Point Multiple locations theturningpoint.biz 3 tie The Buttered Biscuit 700 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.807.4069 thebutteredbiscuitcafe.com 3 tie My Kitchen Witch 29 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 732.229.3033 mykitchenwitch.com

3 tie Talula’s 550 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3003 talulaspizza.com

Burgers 1 Barnacle Bill’s 1 First St. Rumson 732.747.8396 barnaclebillsrumson.com 2 Jonnie G’s Food Truck 732.531.5321 jonnie-g.com 3 tie B2 Bistro & Bar 141 Shrewsbury Ave. Red Bank 732.268.8555 b2bistro.com 3 tie Bobby’s Burger Palace Monmouth Mall 188 Route 35 South Eatontown 732.544.0200 Freehold Raceway Mall 3710 Route 9 South Freehold 732.677.7944 bobbysburgerpalace.com

BYO Restaurant 1 Drew’s Bayshore Bistro 25 Church St. Keyport 732.739.9219 bayshorebistro.com 2 Dish 13 White St., Red Bank 732.345.7070 dishredbank.com 3 tie Belford Bistro 870 Main St. Belford 732.495.8151 belfordbistro.com 3 tie Ragin’ Cajun 1102 Route 35 North Belmar 732.280.6828 ragincajunnj.com

Candy 1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd., Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com

3 Sugarush 37 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.414.9044 experiencesugarush.com

Cannoli 1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 Livoti’s Old World Market 1077 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.566.2500 160 Route 9 North Englishtown 848.444.9600 livotisoldworldmarket.com

Caterer 1 Jacques Exclusive Caterers 403 Route 36 East Hazlet 732.495.2600 jacquescatering.com

2 Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe 1100 Route 35 South Middletown 732.796.0115 suzisweetshoppe.com

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3 Christopher’s Kitchen Catering 165 Amboy Rd. Morganville 732.491.3399 cateringservicenj.com

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2 Livoti’s Old World Market 1077 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.566.2500 160 Route 9 North Englishtown 848.444.9600 livotisoldworldmarket.com

Chinese Restaurant 1 Peking Pavilion 113 Route 33 West Manalapan 732.308.9700 pekingpavilion.com 2 Temple Gourmet 91 Broad St. Red Bank 732.212.8858 templegourmet.com 3 Little Szechuan 484 Prospect Ave. Little Silver 732.842.3823 littleszech.com

Chocolate 1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 Sweet! 702 Tenth Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.wix.com/sweet 3 Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe 1100 Route 35 South Middletown 732.796.0115 suzisweetshoppe.com

CoffeeHouse 1 Rook Coffee Multiple locations rookcoffee.com

2 tie Turnstile Coffee Roasters 1607 Route 71 South Belmar 732.894.9012 turnstilecoffee.com 2 tie Water Witch Coffee 67 Waterwitch Ave. Highlands 732.784.8486 waterwitchcoffee.com 3 Coffee Corral 177 Dr. James Parker Blvd. Red Bank 732.741.2326 coffeecorral.net

Comfort Food 1 Simply Southern 817 Belmar Plaza Belmar 732.243.9259 simplysoutherncomfort food.com 2 Jonnie G’s Food Truck 732.531.5321 jonnie-g.com 3 tie Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 522 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.774.1264 brickwalltavern.com

3 tie The Scone Pony 305 Washington Ave. Spring Lake 732.280.8887 thesconepony.com

Craft Beer 1 t ieB2 Bistro & Bar 141 Shrewsbury Ave. Red Bank 732.268.8555 b2bistro.com 1 t ieKane Brewing 1750 Bloomsbury Ave. Ocean 732.922.8600 kanebrewing.com 2 Gaslight 33 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.291.8333 3 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.5044 tommystavernandtap.com

Cupcakes 1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 Sweet! 702 Tenth Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.wix.com/ sweet

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3 tie Talula’s 550 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3003 talulaspizza.com

2 All Seasons 176 Wyckoff Rd. Eatontown 732.542.9462 4135 Route 9 North Freehold 732.625.0330 allseasonsrestaurant.net

1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd., Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 Glenda’s Kitchen 864 Route 36 South Leonardo 732.284.9536 glendaskitchen.co 3 tie All You Need is Cake 125 Heck Ave. Ocean Grove 732.774.2253 allyouneediscake.biz 3 tie Cups & Cakes 122 E. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.8080 cupsandcakesrumson.com

1 Monmouth Meats 112 Monmouth St., Red Bank, 732.741.5292, monmouthmeats.com

Monmouth foodies have long known that when it comes to the finest meats, butcher Stew Goldstein is their man. But Goldstein has received national acclaim as well. Several years ago, he earned the trust of notoriously tough chef Gordon Ramsay, who purchased cuts of meat to serve to customers, and just this past spring Food Network star Alton Brown publicly praised the pork roll sandwich. This old-fashioned traditional butcher shop serves up a wide variety of quality steaks and other meats as well as prepared foods, made-to-order sandwiches and delectable burgers. 2 Livoti’s Old World Market 1077 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.566.2500 160 Route 9 North Englishtown 848.444.9600 livotisoldworld market.com 3 tie Citarella’s Meats & Deli 57 Prospect Ave. Red Bank 732.741.9059 citarellasmarket.com 3 tie Sabatos Prime Meats 113 Leonardville Rd. Belford 732.787.9119 sabatosprimemeats .com

3 Sugarush 37 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.414.9044 experiencesugarush.com

3 tie Drew’s Bayshore Bistro 25 Church St. Keyport 732.739.9219 bayshorebistro.com

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1 The Cheese Cave 14 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.842.0796 thecheesecave.co

2 tie Booskerdoo 793 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.383.7196 48 Centennial Dr. Long Branch 848.888.3481 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 732.222.0729 booskerdoo.com

1 New Monmouth Diner 1887 Route 35 North Middletown 732.671.1316 newmonmouthdiner.com

3 Americana Diner 1160 Route 35 South Shrewsbury 732.542.1658 americanadiner.net

Farmers’ Market 1 tie Asbury Fresh Kennedy Park Cookman Ave. and Grand Ave. Asbury Park asburyfresh.com 1 tie The Galleria Red Bank Bridge Ave. and W. Front St. Red Bank 732.530.7300 thegalleriaredbank.com

Donuts 1 Duck Donuts 1275 Route 35 North, Middletown, 732.671.3825, duckdonuts.com

What could possibly make the light and fluffy creations served at Duck Donuts even better? Add ice cream! Possibly the best pastry hybrid since the Cronut, Duck Donuts’ warm donut ice cream sundae comes with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, a generous dollop of whipped cream and your choice of toppings—fudge, sprinkles, Oreos, etc. Craving individuality? Pick a plain donut, add a coating (sugars or icings), a topping (sprinkles, cookie crumbles or even bacon) and a drizzle (fudge, peanut butter) and the talented staff will whip up your own personalized pastry. 2 Purple Glaze 516 Summerfield Ave., Asbury Park, 732.361.5308 purpleglazedonuts.com 3 Broad Street Dough Co. 2005 Route 35 North, Oakhurst, 732.531.1401 broadstreetdoughco.com monmouth health & Life

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2 Livoti’s Old World Market 1077 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.566.2500 160 Route 9 North Englishtown 848.444.9600 livotisoldworldmarket.com

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1 tie Cups & Cakes 122 E. River Rd., Rumson, 732.842.8080, cupsandcakesrumson.com

One sip of the fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies whirred up here will make you happy you decided to drop in. Choose from one of the menu items or make your own concoction by selecting a fruit, a mix and a sweetener and adding on a protein, a healthy oil or a superfood like chia or flax. Sip your personalized drink in the cozy café—perhaps with one of the delicious baked goods also whipped up at this popular Rumson spot. Health Food Store

1 tie Freshicas 798 River Rd., Fair Haven 732.788.9980 freshicasjuicebar.com

Dean’s Natural Food Market 1

1119 Route 35 North Ocean, 732.517.1515 490 Broad St., Shrewsbury 732.842.8686 deansnaturalfoodmarket.com

1 tie Juice Basin 805 Fourth Ave., Asbury Park 732.481.4110 juicebasin.com

For 20 years, Dean Nelson has provided his customers with a wide selection of healthy grocery items accommodating all types of diets. From non-GMO foods, to organic produce to vitamins and supplements, to vegan, vegetarian, raw and gluten-free selections, Dean’s has just about everything you need to stock your fridge and cupboards with quality products. For regulars, the organic juice and smoothie bar is a must-stop while shopping or even a good reason for a special visit. Check the website for upcoming events, including cooking classes and nutrition lectures.

2 Nature’s Corner 2407 Route 71 South Spring Lake Heights 732.449.4950 naturescornernatural market.com 3 tie Kitch Organic 619 Lake Ave., Asbury Park 75 Leighton Ave., Red Bank 732.741.5400 kitchorganic.com 3 tie Nourished. by Nature 126 Main St., Bradley Beach 908.907.5893 nourishedbynature.biz

2 tie Harmony Natural Foods 1521 Route 35 North, Middletown, 732.671.7939 2 tie My Momma’s 903 First Ave., Asbury Park, 732.988.2264 itsmymommas.com 2 tie Nature’s Corner 2407 Route 71 South, Spring Lake Heights, 732.449.4950 naturescornernaturalmarket.com

2 Atlantic Highlands Farmers’ Market Veteran’s Park Atlantic Highlands 732.872.8711 atlantichighlands.org 3 Sea Bright Farmers’ Market 1051 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.614.9590 seabrightnj.org

Food Truck 1 Jonnie G’s Food Truck 732.531.5321 jonnie-g.com 2 tie The Cinnamon Snail 862.246.6431 cinnamonsnail.com 2 tie Empanada Guy 888.623.7765 empanadaguy.com

French Restaurant

1 Pascal & Sabine 601 Bangs Ave. Asbury Park 732.774.3395 pascalandsabine.com

2 Avenue 23 Ocean Ave. Long Branch 732.759.2900 leclubavenue.com

Gelato 1 Café 360 34 E. Main St. Freehold 732.294.4722 mycafe360.com

Gluten-Free Goodies 1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 Glenda’s Kitchen 864 Route 36 South Leonardo 732.284.9536 glendaskitchen.co 3 My Momma’s 903 First Ave. Asbury Park 732.988.2264 itsmymommas.com

Gourmet Grocery 1 The Spice & Tea Exchange 12 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.741.3590 spiceandtea.com 2 Livoti’s Old World Market 1077 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.566.2500 160 Route 9 North Englishtown 848.444.9600 livotisoldworldmarket.com 3 Sickles Market 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com

Greek Restaurant 1 tie Anemos Greek Cuisine 333 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.414.6590 anemosgreekcuisine.com

1 tie Apella Greek Taverna 78 Route 35 South Eatontown 848.208.2663 apellagreektaverna.com 1 tie Niko’s Trapezi 444 Ocean Blvd. North Long Branch 732.222.4600 nikostrapezi.com 2 tie Greek Eats 89 Newman Springs Rd. Shrewsbury 732.530.0777 gogreekeats.com 2 tie It’s Greek to Me 2128 Route 35 North Holmdel 732.275.0036 44 Centennial Dr. Long Branch 732.571.0222 itsgreektome.com 3 The Greek Spot 1013 Route 35 North Ocean 732.531.7770

Ice cream

Italian Deli

1 Cookman Creamery 711 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.361.5215 cookmancreamery.com

1 Livoti’s Old World Market 1077 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.566.2500 160 Route 9 North Englishtown 848.444.9600 livotisoldworldmarket.com

2 Jersey Freeze 120 Manalapan Ave. Freehold 732.462.3008 jerseyfreeze1952.com 3 Hoffman’s 78 Oceanport Ave. Little Silver 732.530.3773 444 Ocean Blvd. North Long Branch 732.229.5500 569 Church St. Spring Lake Heights 732.974.2253 hoffmansicecream.net

Indian Restaurant 1 Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine 1178 Route 35 South Middletown 732.671.8900 neelamindiancuisine.com

2 DeMarco’s 1137 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.566.2112 demarcoscaterers.com 3 tie Dino’s On Main 300 Main St. Asbury Park 732.775.1033 dinosonmainap.com 3 tie Taliercio’s 500 Route 35 South Red Bank 732.576.1888 taliercios.com

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Pizza 1 Talula’s 550 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, 732.455.3003, talulaspizza.com

New Restaurant 1 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, 732.842.5044 tommystavernandtap.com

Successful local restaurateur and Brooklyn native Tommy Bonfiglio, known for Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza, once again impresses with this rustic-chic restaurant serving up bar favorites with a twist, sushi and, of course, his famous crispy pizza pies. The tavern opened last year in the former Sea Bright post office and its adjacent spot, both vacated following Superstorm Sandy. Elements of the hundredyear-old building survived the top-to-bottom renovation—the original brick walls remain, and a beautiful new whiskey bar was constructed entirely of reclaimed wood from the structure. It’s a perfect place for grabbing a beer and a bite to eat and catching up with friends— perhaps over a game of bocce or cornhole.

2 Esposito’s Pizza & Pasta 233 E. Main St. Manasquan 732.528.1111 930 Route 34 South Matawan 732.583.0001 espositopizza.com 3 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.5044 tommystavernandtap.com

3 tie Taste of Italy 4060 Asbury Ave. Tinton Falls 732.922.9393 1201 Sycamore Ave. Tinton Falls 732.542.2700 tasteofitalymarket.com

3 tie Undici 11 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.3880 undicirestaurant.com

3 tie Shogun Legends 1969 Route 34 South Wall 732.449.6696 shogunlegends.com

2 Windansea 56 Shrewsbury Ave. Highlands 732.872.2266 windanseanj.com

2 tie The Scone Pony 305 Washington Ave. Spring Lake 732.280.8887 thesconepony.com

Japanese Restaurant

Mexican Restaurant

Pancakes

Italian Restaurant

1 Taka 660 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.775.1020 takaasbury.com

1 Cholula 24 Wilson Ave. Englishtown 732.786.0080 cholularestaurant.com

3 tie Cups & Cakes 122 E. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.8080 cupsandcakesrumson.com

2 Ichiban 2132 Route 35 South Oakhurst 732.493.1115 ichibansteakhouse.com

2 10th Ave Burrito 801 Belmar Plaza Belmar 732.280.1515 26 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.383.5664 tenthaveburrito.com

1 tie Citricos 812 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.988.6565 citricosrestaurant.com 1 tie Via 45 45 Broad St. Red Bank 732.450.9945 via45.com 2 Birravino 183 Riverside Ave. Red Bank 732.842.5990 birravino.com 3 tie Christine’s 42 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.4790 christinesitaliandining.com

3 tie Ganga 432 Route 34 South Matawan 732.765.8808 gangaasianbistro.com 3 tie Nemo Asian Fusion 27 W. Front St. Keyport 732.264.0660 nemo.m988.com

3 Copper Canyon 51 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.291.8444 thecoppercanyon.com

Outdoor Dining 1 On the Deck 10 Simon Lake Dr. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.1424 onthedeckrestaurant.com

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Pizza for breakfast? You got it. At Talula’s, all the rules about the traditional pie go out the window to make room for the crispy, creative concoctions that have put this Asbury Park hot spot on the map. Perhaps it’s the hip Brooklyn-like vibe (with exposed brick and a backyard garden) or the eclectic menu featuring brunch pies (like green eggs and ham), vegan selections and the regulars’ favorite, the Beekeeper’s Lament (a pie with tomato sauce, hot Calabrian soppressata, fresh mozzarella and local honey). Daily grilled cheese specials, hearty salads, homemade sourdough sandwiches and even a kimchi dish fill out the menu for those who are searching for more than a slice.

1 Meemom’s 1383 Route 35 North Middletown 732.856.9499 1825 Route 35 South Wall 732.359.8544 meemoms.com 2 Hudson Café 25 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.2300 thehudsoncafe.com

Pies 1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 tie All You Need Is Cake 125 Heck Ave. Ocean Grove 732.774.2253 allyouneediscake.biz

3 tie Sunburst Pie Company 150 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.8296

Prix Fixe Menu 1 tie Avenue 23 Ocean Ave. Long Branch 732.759.2900 leclubavenue.com 1 tie Restaurant Nicholas 160 Route 35 South Red Bank 732.345.9977 restaurantnicholas.com

Scenic View Restaurant 1 Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave. Rumson 732.933.9272 saltcreekgrillerumson.com 2 McLoone’s Pier House 1 Ocean Ave. Long Branch 732.923.1006 mcloonespierhouse.com

Seafood Restaurant 1 Boondocks Fishery 1 Wharf Ave. Red Bank 732.747.7177 2 tie Bahrs Landing 2 Bay Ave. Highlands 732.872.1245 bahrslanding.com 2 tie Catch 9 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.8384 catchredbank.com

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2 tie Mr. Shrimp 1600 Route 71 North Belmar 732.681.7755 mrshrimp.com 3 tie Peter’s Fishery 921 Route 34 North Matawan 732.583.5666 3 tie Shipwreck Grill 720 Ashley Ave. Brielle 732.292.9380 shipwreckgrill.com

Steakhouse 1 Neil Michael’s Steakhouse 1104 Route 36 East Hazlet 732.217.3626 neilmichaelssteakhouse .com

Romantic Restaurant 1 Restaurant Nicholas 160 Route 35 South, Red Bank, 732.345.9977, restaurantnicholas.com

Those celebrating a special occasion or seeking a culinary adventure should look no further than this Red Bank restaurant, which Zagat lauded for its “inventive haute cuisine” and which received a coveted four-star review from The New York Times. Owner Nicholas Harary, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, and his wife, Melissa, have been serving refined modern fare in an intimate setting for more than 15 years. Prix fixe and tasting menus are available, as is a chef’s table. Check the website for upcoming events, such as holiday meals and wine tastings. 2 Moonstruck 517 Lake Ave. Asbury Park 732.988.0123 moonstrucknj.com

3 tie Raven & the Peach 740 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.747.4666 ravenandthepeach.net

3 tie Scarborough Fair 1414 Meetinghouse Rd. Sea Girt 732.223.6658 scarboroughfairrestaurant.com

2 tie Char Steakhouse 33 Broad St. Red Bank 732.450.2427 charsteakhouse.com

1 The Lusty Lobster 88 Bay Ave., Highlands, 732.291.1548, bestlobster.com

To get fish fresher than what you’ll find at this longtime Highlands market, you’d have to go out on a boat and catch it yourself. Still, you wouldn’t be able to match the wide variety of seafood options available here—from live Maine lobsters to Prince Edward Island mussels to Alaskan King crab legs, plus all the tools and fixin’s you’ll need to prepare a stellar fish dish. Have a cooking or prep question? The staff is super knowledgeable. Take advantage of them! 2 Keyport Fishery 150 W. Front St., Keyport 732.264.9723 keyportfishery.com

3 Mr. Shrimp 1600 Route 71 North Belmar, 732.681.7755 mrshrimp.com

1 tie Siam Garden 2 Bridge Ave., Red Bank 732.224.1233 siamgardenrestaurant.com 2 Siam Basil 2161 Route 35 South Sea Girt 732.974.7300 siambasil.com 3 tie Bamboo Leaf 724 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.774.1661 3 tie Siam Smiles 1016 Route 34 South Matawan 732.566.3651 siamsmilesus.com

Vegetarian Restaurant 1 Good Karma Café 17 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.8344 goodkarmacafenj.com

3 What’s Your Beef 21 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.6205 whatsyourbeefrumson.com

2 Seed to Sprout 410 Main St. Avon-by-the-Sea 732.774.7333 560A River Rd. Fair Haven 732.268.7533 seedtosproutnj.com

1 Taka 660 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.775.1020 takaasbury.com 2 Yumi 1120 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.212.0881 yumirestaurant.com 3 Teak 64 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.5775 teakrestaurant.com

Tacos 1 Surf Taco Multiple locations surftaco.com 2 tie 10th Ave Burrito 801 Belmar Plaza Belmar 732.280.1515 26 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.383.5664 tenthaveburrito.com 2 tie Fins 120 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.897.8600 2100 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.359.8210 finsusa.com

1 tie Kunya Siam 99 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.291.2397 kunyasiam.com

2 tie Danny’s 11 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.741.6900 dannyssteakhouse.com

Sushi Seafood/Fish Market

Thai Restaurant

3 Twisted Tree Café 609 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.775.2633 twistedtreecafe.com

Waterfront Dining 1 Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave. Rumson 732.933.9272 saltcreekgrillerumson.com 2 tie Inlet Café 3 Cornwall St. Highlands 732.872.9764 inletcafe.com 2 tie Mr. C’s Beach Bistro Ocean Pl. and Allen Ave. Allenhurst 732.531.3665 mistercsbeachbistro.com

Wings 1 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.5044 tommystavernandtap.com 2 Court Jester 1077A Route 34 North 732.566.6674 Aberdeen 16 E. Main St. Freehold 732.462.1040 jestersweb.net

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1 Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten 527 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, 732.997.8767, asburybiergarten.com

1 Gotham 19 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.8543 gothamredbank.com

With more than 40 draft beers, including Belgian and German imports as well as local brews, and almost twice as many bottles, you’re guaranteed to find something to satisfy your thirst here. Can’t decide? Simply ask one of the other friendly patrons sitting nearby at the long communal tables at this Asbury Park favorite. A rooftop bar complete with live music adds an element of fun to the already boisterous biergarten, and German-inspired fare, like giant soft pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel, will keep you drinking. 3 Maloney’s 119 Main St. Matawan 732.583.4040 maloneyspubnj.com

Holy date night, Batman! Gotham Bar and Lounge may be relatively new to the Red Bank scene, having opened less than two years ago, but it’s already a favorite among locals looking for an exciting night out. The upscale lounge, which is designed oh-so-subtly to resemble Bruce Wayne’s mansion, offers light fare, a lively dance floor, big-screen televisions and a speakeasy-style cocktail list focusing on top-shelf whiskeys and bourbons. The DJed tunes might make it hard to leave the dance floor, but if you do step away to get a drink, check out the eclectic mix of artwork that’s sure to please both the comic book geek and the art lover alike.

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2 Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 522 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.774.1264 brickwalltavern.com

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Competitive Dance Team 1 East Coast Dance Company 2204 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.987.9047 eastcoastdancenj.com 2 Seacoast Dancers The Dancer’s Workshop 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.280.1973 dancersworkshoponline .com 3 Howell Academy of Dance 4015 Route 9 North Howell 732.370.5520 4034 Route 9 South Howell 732.370.5330 howellacademy.com

Cooking Classes 1 Taste & Technique Cooking Studio 597 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.741.2665 tasteandtechnique.com

2 Mumford’s Culinary Center 33 Apple St. Tinton Falls 732.747.7646 mumfords.com

Guys’ Night Out

3 ShopRite Multiple locations shoprite.com

1 tie Paradise 101 Asbury Ave. Asbury Park 732.988.6663 paradisenj.com

Dance Lessons 1 East Coast Dance Company 2204 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.987.9047 eastcoastdancenj.com

1 tie Gotham 19 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.8543 gothamredbank.com

1 tie Yestercades 80 Broad St. Red Bank 732.383.7873 yestercades.com

2 The Dancer’s Workshop 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.280.1973 dancersworkshoponline .com

Gymnastics School

3 Howell Academy of Dance 4015 Route 9 North Howell 732.370.5520 4034 Route 9 South Howell 732.370.5330 howellacademy.com

1 tie Elite Trampoline Academy 549 Route 35 North Red Bank 732.747.4000 elitetrampolineacademy .com

1 tie Ace Gymnastics 3601 Sunset Ave. Ocean 732.918.2400 acegymnasticsnj.com

1 tie Shrewsbury Gymnastics 445 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.747.0070 shrewsbury-gymnastics .com

Happy Hour 1 D’Jais 1801 Ocean Ave. Belmar Beach 732.681.5055 djais.com 2 Bar Anticipation 703 Sixteenth Ave. Lake Como 732.681.7422 bar-a.com

Hiking Trail 1 Hartshorne Woods 300 Navesink Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.0336 monmouthcountyparks .com 2 Henry Hudson Trail monmouthcountyparks .com

Kids’ Parties 1 My Fairytale Dream 732.320.2247 myfairytaledream.com

2 Langosta Lounge 1000 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3275 langostalounge.com

2 Sugarush 37 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.414.9044 experiencesugarush.com

3 tie The Downtown 10 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.741.2828 thedowntownnj.com

3 tie JsaPlay 35 Center Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.4800 jerseyshoreapparel.com

3 tie House of Independents 572 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.977.5284 houseofindependents.com

3 tie Taste & Technique Cooking Studio 597 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.741.2665 tasteandtechnique.com

Live Music 1 The Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.502.0600 stoneponyonline.com

Margaritas 1 10th Ave Burrito 801 Belmar Plaza Belmar 732.280.1515 26 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.383.5664 tenthaveburrito.com

Martinis` 1 Watermark 800 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3447 watermarkap.com

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Girls’ Night Out 1 Pinot’s Palette 100 Route 9 North, Manalapan, 732.637.8899 12 Broad St., Red Bank, 732.219.9222 pinotspalette.com

It’s possible you have an inner artist that has yet to be tapped—or should we say “uncorked?” Find out at this BYO studio where participants sip wine while taking part in an instructor-led painting class. The franchise started in Texas and has since grown to include locations all over the United States. Classes are two to three hours (longer classes are on Friday and Saturday nights), and the online calendar displays the piece of art the class will create. Gather your girlfriends, put on your best beret and come out for an evening of paint-and-sip fun. 2 The Woodhouse Day Spa 73 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.7300 redbank.woodhousespas.com

Public Golf Course

Sports Bar

Neighborhood Bar

1 tie Hominy Hill 92 Mercer Rd. Colts Neck 732.462.9222 hominyhill.com

1 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.5044 tommystavernandtap.com

1 Jamian’s Food and Drink 79 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.8050 jamiansfood.com

1 tie Howell Park 405 Squankum Yellowbrook Rd. Farmingdale 732.938.4771 howellpark.com

2 Jack’s Goal Line Stand 149 Brighton Ave. Long Branch 732.870.8800 jacksgoallinestand.com

2 tie Gotham 19 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.8543 gothamredbank.com

1 tie Spring Meadow 4181 Atlantic Ave. Farmingdale 732.449.0806 springmeadowgc.com

Tennis Club

2 tie Johnny Mac’s 208 Main St. Asbury Park 732.776.6666 johnnymacbar.com

Singles Scene

2 Char Steakhouse 33 Broad St. Red Bank 732.450.2427 charsteakhouse.com

2 tie Locals 300 Gordons Corner Rd. Manalapan 732.851.7202

New Bar 1 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.5044 tommystavernandtap.com

3 Gotham 19 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.8543 gothamredbank.com

1 The Downtown 10 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.741.2828 thedowntownnj.com 2 Char Steakhouse 33 Broad St. Red Bank 732.450.2427 charsteakhouse.com

1 Ocean Beach Club 1035 Ocean Ave. Long Branch 732.222.3300 oceanbeachclub.org

Theater 1 Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.224.8778 thebasie.org

Irish Pub 1 The Dublin House 30 Monmouth St., Red Bank, 732.747.6699, thedublinhouse.co

Raise a pint and say “sláinte!” at this traditional Irish restaurant and pub in the heart of Red Bank. Whether enjoying live music, laughing through a comedy show or cheering on your favorite “football” team (don’t make the mistake of calling it soccer), you’re sure to have a brilliant time here. This popular local watering hole often draws crowds, but there’s plenty of seating on two floors and a patio. Those looking for some authentic stick-tothe-ribs grub to pair with the pints may enjoy the shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, or Dublin-style fish and chips. 2 tie Harrigan’s Pub 703 Baltimore Blvd. Sea Girt 732.449.8228 harriganspub.com 2 tie St. Stephen’s Green 2031 Route 71 South Spring Lake Heights 732.449.2626 ssgpub.com 3 McDonagh’s 2 W. Front St. Keyport 732.264.0999 mcdonaghs.com

2 Two River Theater 21 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.345.1400 tworivertheater.org

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1 Physhion 813 River Rd. Fair Haven 8 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.9510 physhion.com 2 Barefoot 1203 Third Ave. Spring Lake 848.469.8447 barefootathleisure.com 3 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com

Antiques 1 Robin’s Nest 923 Main St. Belmar 973.619.8310 2 Monmouth Street Emporium 27 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.224.0033 3 tie Mark LaBelle Antiques Riverbank Antiques 169 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.842.5400 marklabelleantiques.com

Home Boutique

1 Castle Couture 355 Route 9 South, Manalapan 732.617.1414, castlecouturenj.com

1 The Charleston Shops 9 Monmouth St., Red Bank, 732.519.1993 the-charleston-shops.com

You don’t have to go all the way to New York City to say “yes” to the dress of your dreams in a space that’ll make you feel like a princess. Upon entering Castle Couture in Manalapan, you’ll be swept up an opulent staircase topped with an elegant chandelier and whisked into a private fitting area that offers seating for your guests. There, an expert staff member will offer oneon-one consulting to help you find the perfect bridal gown (or prom dress) to complement your body and personal style. With more than 1,000 designer gowns at all price points to choose from, you’re certain to meet “the one” at this full-service boutique.

If you’re searching for some southern comforts close to home, you need travel no farther than Red Bank, where Peter and Isa Hewitt have set up shop to share their love of all things southern. The couple frequently travels to Charleston and strives to bring some of that local culture to this quaint country shop in New Jersey, including specialty foods and sauces (because where else can you get authentic gumbo north of the MasonDixon?), home décor, handcrafted jewelry and artwork. It’s a wonderful place to pick up a unique hostess gift…or something special for yourself.

2 The Barefoot Bride 65 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.4014 barefootbridenj.net

2 Carla Gizzi 169 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.0122 carlagizzi.com

3 tie Red Bank Antique Center 195 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.842.3393 226 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.842.4336 redbankantique.com

Appliances 1 Immediate Appliance 12 Five Points Rd. Freehold 732.431.2004 immediateappliance.com 2 Better Housekeeping 335 Broadway Long Branch 732.222.0058 46 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.741.4310 betterhousekeeping.com 3 tie Community Appliance 717 Route 35 South Middletown 732.671.7721 communityappliance.com 3 tie PC Richard & Sons 90 Route 36 East Eatontown 732.380.4990 55 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.677.7950 pcrichard.com

3 tie Top Line Appliance Center 2025 Route 34 South Wall 732.223.2253 toplineac.com

Art Gallery 1 Frame Decor & Gallery 112 Route 9 North Englishtown 732.972.2171 framedecor.com 2 ArtRooms Gallery 195 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.995.9603 artroomsgallery.com 3 tie Frame to Please 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.741.8062 frametoplease.com 3 tie Gallery Jupiter 31 Church St. Little Silver 732.530.8035 galleryjupiter.com 3 tie Main Avenue Galleria 57 Main Ave. Ocean Grove 732.988.1002 mainavegalleria.com

Beauty Supplies

Car Dealer

1 Blush 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9170 blush35.com

1 Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall 3401 Route 66 East Neptune 877.231.0759 66automall.com

2 Ulta Multiple locations ulta.com 3 Harmon Multiple locations harmondiscount.com

Bookstore 1 tie BookTowne 171 Main St. Manasquan 732.722.7255 booktowne.com 1 tie Paranormal Books 627 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3188 paranormalbooksnj.com 1 tie River Road Books 759 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.747.9455 riverroadbooks.net 2 Barnes and Noble Multiple locations barnesandnoble.com

Children’s Boutique 1 Anna & Red Middletown etsy.com/shop/ AnnaAndRed 2 Charlotte West 100 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.9400 charlottewestbaby.com 3 tie Little Charmers 602 Union Ave. Brielle 732.528.6966 littlecharmersbrielle.com 3 tie Pitti Bimi 264 Norwood Ave. Deal 732.531.3676 pittibimi.com

Consignment/ Vintage Clothing 1 Sunny Moon Boutique 27 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.224.0033 sunnymoonboutique.com

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Activewear

Bridal Boutique

2 Refinemint Consignment Boutique 880 Main St. Belford 732.495.1001 refinemintboutique.com 3 Greene Street 40 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.7913 greenestreetstores.com

Eyewear 1 Eyes on First Ave 89 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.291.3937 eyesonfirstave.com 2 Jan’s Optical 67 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst 732.571.0900 jansopticaloptions.com 3 tie An Eye to the Future 935 Route 34 South Matawan 732.583.9797 aneyetothefuture.com 3 tie Avenue Eyewear 351 Matawan Rd. Matawan 732.583.2800 avenueeyewear.net

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Surf Shop

Fine Jewelry

1 Spellbinders 318 Main St., Allenhurst, 732.531.7873 spellbinderssurf.com

1 Gem of an Idea 740 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.747.9339 gemofanidea.com

Never been on a board? Beginners are in good hands with Ron Fernicola, owner of Spellbinders. He has decades of experience in both surfing and long-distance stand-up paddleboarding, and has been offering top-notch gear and expert guidance in his Allenhurst shop since the 1980s. Individual and group lessons are available every day for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers of all ages—paddleboard lessons too. It’s never too late to catch your first wave! 2 tie Brave New World 61 Oceanport Ave., Little Silver 732.842.6767, bravesurf.com 2 tie Glide Surf Company 520 Bangs Ave., Asbury Park 732.250.6398, glidesurfco.com 2 tie Jake’s Surf Shop 1096 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright 732.933.8481, jakessurfshop.com

2 Alicia Lynn Jewelry Belmar alicialynnjewelry.com 3 tie Earth Treasures 178 Route 35 South Eatontown 732.542.5444 shopearthtreasures.com 3 tie Nat’s Jewelers 70 Broad St. Red Bank 732.741.0229

Florist 1 Pink Peony 783 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.842.2726 pinkpeonynj.com 2 Sickles Market 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com 3 tie Belmar Flower Alley 706 Tenth Ave. Belmar 732.681.1555 belmarfloweralley.com 3 tie Rose of Sharon 4057 Asbury Ave. Tinton Falls 732.922.1806 theroseofsharon florist.com 3 tie Wildflowers 2510 Belmar Blvd. Wall 732.681.5155 wildflowers-florist.com

Furniture Women’s Fashion 1 Tula 2100 Route 35 North, Sea Girt, 732.282.9500 The Grove West, 524 Broad St., Shrewsbury, 732.219.8888, tulastyle.com

Fashion has been an integral part of Angela Gengaro-Secul’s life for as long as she can recall—from making her own clothes in high school to graduating from FIT and embarking on a career as a high-fashion merchandising manager. Eventually, this Jersey Girl grew tired of the Big Apple and decided to return home, where she created Tula eight years ago. Since then, she’s made a name for herself by offering quality, fashionable, affordable clothing sold by expert consultants. She and her team of fashion BFFs will even bring clothes and accessories to your home in the event of a “fashion emergency.” Just text! 2 606 Boutique 606 River Rd., Fair Haven, 732.741.8111, 606river.com 3 Interwoven 511 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, 732.775.1713, interwovenap.com

1 Red Ginger 66 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.1000 redgingerhome.com 2 Value City Furniture 353 Route 35 North Eatontown 732.542.4060 1200 Route 35 South Middletown 732.671.4500 valuecitynj.com

Gift Shop 1 tie Carla Gizzi 169 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.0122 carlagizzi.com

1 tie Foolish Ginger 608 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 7322.455.8068 115 Main St. Manasquan 732.722.8668 foolishginger.com 2 Cabana 19 18 White St. Red Bank 732.842.2138 cabana19redbank.com 3 The Charleston Shops 9 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.519.1993 the-charleston-shops .com

Lingerie 1 Sweetest Sin 11 White St. Red Bank 732.747.3550 sweetestsinbras.com 2 Soma Intimates Freehold Raceway Mall 3710 Route 9 South Freehold 732.866.1625 1 Premium Outlets Blvd. Tinton Falls 732.695.1790 soma.com

Mall 1 Freehold Raceway Mall 3710 Route 9 South Freehold 732.577.1300 freeholdracewaymall .com 2 Monmouth Mall 180 Route 35 South Eatontown 732.542.0333 monmouthmallonline .com 3 tie The Grove 597 Route 35 North Shrewsbury 732.530.1200 thegroveatshrewsbury .com 3 tie Jersey Shore Premium Outlets 1 Premium Outlet Blvd. Tinton Falls 732.918.1700 premiumoutlets.com/ outlet/jersey-shore

Men’s Fashion 1 Garmany 121 Broad St. Red Bank 732.576.8500 garmany.com 2 Interwoven 511 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.775.1713 interwovenap.com

3 tie Branded Surf & Skate Shop 22 Atlantic Ave. Long Branch 732.222.5500 3 tie Nirvana 66 Centennial Dr. Long Branch 732.222.7004 shopnirvana.com 3 tie Village Tweed 1213 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.2723 villagetweedinc.com

Nursey/ Garden Center 1 tie Dearborn Market 2170 Route 35 South Holmdel 732.264.0256 dearbornmarket.com 1 tie Sickles Market 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com 2 Calgo Gardens 462 Adelphia Rd. Freehold 732.919.7770 calgogardens.com 3 tie Barlow’s 1014 Sea Girt Ave. Sea Girt 732.449.9189 barlowflowerfarm.com 3 tie Maple Leaf 161 Route 34 North Holmdel 732.946.3802 mapleleafgarden center.com

Pet Boutique 1 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 1121 Route 34 North Aberdeen 732.441.9663 woofgangbakery.com 2 Paws & Anchor 614 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.775.7297 pawsandanchor.com 3 tie BC Woof 104 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.1218 3 tie Pet’s General Store 32 Prospect Ave. Little Silver 732.345.1200 petsgeneralstore.com 3 tie The Prince & The Pawper 202 Route 33 West Manalapan 732.792.6905 889 W. Park Ave. Ocean 732.695.0095 thepawper.com

Shoes 1 CoCo Pari 270 Norwood Ave. Deal 732.517.1227 17 Broad St. Red Bank 732.212.8111 cocopari.com

Ski Shop 1 Brave New World 61 Oceanport Ave. Little Silver 732.842.6767 bravesurf.com

Stationery 1 tie Arden Designs Long Branch ardendesigns.com 1 tie McGinnis’ Printing 20 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.758.0060 1 tie The Papery 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.974.9776 The Grove 629 Route 35 North Shrewsbury 732.741.0414 thepapery.com 2 Hallmark Raintree Town Center 3 Village Center Dr. Freehold 732.409.3404 hallmark.com

Tile Store 1 Tiled Interiors 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.450.0080 tiledinteriors.com

Wine and Spirits 1 Buy Rite Multiple locations buyriteliquors.com 2 Wegmans 55 Route 9 South Englishtown 732.625.4100 1104 Route 35 South Ocean 732.695.7000 wegmans.com 3 tie Bethany Wine & Liquors 3160 Route 35 South Hazlet 732.264.2868 3 tie Vingo Wine and Spirits Multiple locations 3 tie The Wine Academy 2996 Route 35 South Hazlet 732.217.3665 167 Route 9 South Morganville 732.414.6446

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ACUPUNCTURE 1 ADVANCED PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

1719 Main St., Lake Como, 348 Route 9 North, Manalapan, 46 Newman Springs Rd., Red Bank, 732.894.9200, advancedpmr.com

2 Evolution Acupuncture Catherine Craig L.Ac. 43 W. Front St., Red Bank 732.530.3941, acuevolution.com

3 SOAR Physical Therapy 2123 Route 35 South, Sea Girt 732.449.2001, soarpt.com

BEAUT Y

Whoever came up with the motivational expression “pain is temporary” could very well be a client at this physical therapy facility. For the second consecutive year, Advanced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has been awarded the top spot in the Best of Monmouth “acupuncture” category. And it’s no surprise—the experienced acupuncturists here are well versed in managing pain through this 5,000-year-old practice, which can be used to treat everything from arthritis to infertility to weight gain. Truly a blend of Eastern and Western modalities, this integrative clinic also offers physical therapy, sports medicine and decompression therapy. DAY SPA 1 AQUASPA 167 Route 9 South, Marlboro, 732.422.5005, aquaspasalon.com

Does the upcoming election have you stressed? Treat yourself to a soothing massage followed by a rejuvenating facial and expertly applied manicure, using soaks and products made with locally grown organic lavender. You’re feeling better already, aren’t you? For the second year in a row, this elegant day spa and salon has earned a nod from Monmouth readers for its relaxing atmosphere, top-notch products and innovative treatments, including Beauty Defect Repair for deep wrinkles, acne, scars and sun-damaged skin. 3 The Woodhouse Day Spa 73 Broad St., Red Bank 732.345.7300, redbank.woodhousespas.com

2 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South, Manalapan 732.780.0222, avantidayresort.com

AIRBRUSH TAN 1 Bronze Couture 980 Shrewsbury Ave. Tinton Falls 732.542.0012 bronzecouture.com 2 The Concept Salon 2 Ryan Rd. Marlboro 732.536.8500 theconceptsalons.com

2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com 3 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com

BODY WAXING

3 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com

1 Arch Brow Bar 782 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.933.0400 archbrowbar.com

BARBER

2 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com

1 Chips Salon 8 S. Main St. Marlboro 732.431.9070 chipssalon.com 2 Carol’s Shore Cuts 637 Palmer Ave. Keansburg 732.787.0843 3 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

BLOWOUT 1 The Concept Salon 2 Ryan Rd. Marlboro 732.536.8500 theconceptsalons.com

3 The Woodhouse Day Spa 73 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.7300 redbank.woodhousespas .com

CHIROPRACTOR 1 Dr. Chris Storti Health in Hand Chiropractic 410 Pine St. Red Bank 732.747.4646 njchiro.com

2 Advanced Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1719 Main St. Lake Como 348 Route 9 North Manalapan 46 Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank 732.894.9200 advancedpmr.com 3 Integrative Wellness Group 800 Main St. Belmar 732.359.8263 integrativewellnessgroup .com

COSMETIC PROCEDURES, NONSURGICAL 1 Sutra Brow & Lash Bar 907 Main St. Belmar 732.741.5274 703 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.530.5274 sutrabrowlashbar.com 2 BiroVenus 321 Broad St. Red Bank 732.530.3222 birovenusmedicalspa.com 3 Rejuvenate Center for Medical Aesthetics 1340 Route 34 South Aberdeen 732.444.4859 rejuvenatenj.com

CUT AND COLOR 1 The Concept Salon 2 Ryan Rd. Marlboro 732.536.8500 theconceptsalons.com 2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com 3 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com

DETOX/JUICE CLEANSE 1 Integrative Wellness Group 800 Main St. Belmar 732.359.8263 integrativewellnessgroup .com

EYEBROW SHAPING 1 Sutra Brow & Lash Bar 907 Main St. Belmar 732.741.5274 703 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.530.5274 sutrabrowlashbar.com 2 Arch Brow Bar 782 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.933.0400 archbrowbar.com

3 AquaSpa 167 Route 9 South Marlboro 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

EYELASH EXTENSIONS 1 Sutra Brow & Lash Bar 907 Main St. Belmar 732.741.5274 703 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.530.5274 sutrabrowlashbar.com

FITNESS STUDIO 1 Renaissance The Studio 8 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.268.7730 renaissancepilatesredbank .com 2 Carbone Training Systems 246 Industrial Way Eatontown 732.865.0213 carbonetrainingsystems .com

2 AquaSpa 167 Route 9 South Marlboro 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

3 CKO Kickboxing Multiple locations ckokickboxing.com

3 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com

1 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

FACIAL

2 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com

1 Arch Brow Bar 782 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.933.0400 archbrowbar.com 2 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com 3 AquaSpa 167 Route 9 South Marlboro 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

HAIR COLORIST

3 Chips Salon 8 S. Main St. Malboro 732.431.9070 chipssalon.com

HAIR STYLIST 1 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

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2 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com 3 Chips Salon 8 S. Main St. Marlboro 732.431.9070 chipssalon.com

Holistic Wellness Center

Makeup Application 1 The Concept Salon 2 Ryan Rd. Marlboro 732.536.8500 theconceptsalons.com 2 Blush 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9170 blush35.com

1 Integrative Wellness Group 800 Main St. Belmar 732.359.8263 integrativewellnessgroup .com

3 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

2 Advanced Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1719 Main St. Lake Como 348 Route 9 North Manalapan 46 Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank 732.894.9200 advancedpmr.com

1 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

3 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com

3 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com

Mani/Pedi

2 AquaSpa 167 Route 9 South Marlboro 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

Massage 1 AquaSpa 167 Route 9 South Marlboro 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

2 Avanti Day Resort 345 Route 9 South Manalapan 732.780.0222 avantidayresort.com 3 The Woodhouse Day Spa 73 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.7300 redbank.woodhousespas .com

Orthodontist 1 Brace Place 509 Stillwells Corner Rd. Freehold 732.462.7676 800 Tennent Rd. Manalapan 732.536.4422 braceplace.com 2 Kevin Lang Orthodontics 1300 Route 35 South Ocean 732.531.4700 kevinlangortho.com

Pharmacy 1 Little Silver Family Pharmacy 10 Church St. Little Silver, 732.741.1121 littlesilverfamilypharmacy .com 2 Village Drugs 1201 Sycamore Ave. Tinton Falls 732.542.7455 villagedrugsinc.com

Physical Therapy 1 DB Orthopedic Physical Therapy 732 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft 732.747.1262 120 Craig Rd. Manalapan 732.462.2162 dborthopt.com 2 Advanced Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1719 Main St. Lake Como 732.894.9200 348 Route 9 North Manalapan 732.894.9200 46 Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank 732.894.9200 advancedpmr.com 3 SOAR Physical Therapy 2123 Route 35 South Sea Girt 732.449.2001 soarpt.com

Pilates Studio 1 Renaissance The Studio 8 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.268.7730 renaissancepilatesredbank .com 2 Center for Pilates 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.345.1515 centerforpilates.com

3 The Pilates Perspective 1901 Route 71 South Wall 732.216.8839 thepilatesperspective.com

Spinning 1 MegaCycle 89 Newman Springs Rd. Shrewsbury 732.933.3880 themegacycle.com 2 Clementine Cycling Studio 813 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.784.7735 clementinecycling.com 3 Tandem Cycle 233 E. Main St. Manasquan 732.223.3206 tandem-cycle.com

Urgent Care 1 Central Jersey Urgent Care 731 Route 35 South Ocean 732.301.6843 cjurgentcare.com

1 Aspire Fitness 273 Route 34 North, Colts Neck, 732.303.1416, aspirefitnessnj.com

1 Gerber Salon 100 W. Front St., Keyport 732.888.7575, gerbersalon.com

3 Carbone Training Systems 246 Industrial Way, Asbury Park 732.865.0213, carbonetrainingsystems.com

2 Renaissance The Studio 8 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.268.7730 renaissancepilatesredbank .com 3 Blue Moon Yoga 827 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.345.9642 blueyoga.net

Yoga Teacher 1 Bridget Riepl EvenFlow Yoga 19 Mechanic St. Red Bank 908.461.2666 evenflowyoga.com 2 Eleonora Zampatti Highlands eleonorazampatti.com

2 tie My InstaDoc 4564 Route 9 South Howell 732.366.3377 myinstadoc.com

Salon

2 Kur Wellness Studios 412 Bond St., Asbury Park 732.361.8956, kurstudios.com

1 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com

2 tie Meridian Urgent Care Multiple locations meridianhealth.com

Personal Trainer

When creating Aspire, which opened in the summer of 2015, owner Brian Bott was himself aspiring—to make a positive change in the fitness industry. The fitness coach had envisioned a gym where members received individualized expert guidance to help them meet their athletic and nutrition goals, rather than the onesize-fits-all methods used at big-box facilities. Several levels of membership are available—the basic plan gives members unlimited access to the classes designed to target fat, strengthen muscles and speed metabolism. Other plans add on semi-private and private sessions. Each new member receives a consultation with a trainer and advice on setting and meeting goals.

Yoga Studio

Set in a classic Victorian home on the waterfront, this salon offers respite for customers, who are guaranteed to leave feeling renewed, refreshed and relaxed—and, of course, with a fabulous new ’do. Gerber Salon partners Lorraine DeVizia and Robert Gerber are dedicated to constantly pushing the envelope and staying ahead of the curve on the latest trends and techniques—one of the secrets to their nearly three decades of success. The talented staff members offer tips to their clients so that the polished salon look can be replicated easily at home. 2 The Concept Salon 2 Ryan Rd., Marlboro 732.536.8500, theconceptsalons.com 3 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Route 35 North, Sea Girt 732.449.9122, elanhairstudionj.com

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Dog Groomer

1 Immediate Appliance 12 Five Points Rd. Freehold 732.431.2004 immediateappliance.com

1 K9 Resorts 889 Route 35 North Middletown 732.671.0948 k9resorts.com

1 Groomer Has it 184 Route 9 North, Englishtown, 732.536.0450, groomerhasitnj.com

2 tie Better Housekeeping 335 Broadway Long Branch 732.222.0058 46 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.741.4310 betterhousekeeping.com

2 Groomer Has It 184 Route 9 North Englishtown 732.536.0450 groomerhasitnj.com

2 tie Earl’s Appliance Repair 116 Hudson Ave. Keansburg 732.787.8564

Bike Repair 1 The Red Bicycle 27 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.933.3860 rideredbicycles.com

Boudoir Photography 1 Life As Fine Art Photography Red Bank 732.676.3700 lifeasfineart.com 2 Brandi Grooms Photography Red Bank 732.889.4790 brandigrooms.com

Closet Design 1 tie Closet Pros 2171 Route 34 South Belmar 732.292.9191 theclosetpros.com 1 tie Pacespace 732.768.5537 pacespacellc.com

Contractor 1 CnS Contracting LLC 31 Woodland Manor Tinton Falls 732.996.5577 cnscontractingllc.com 2 Petruzzelli Brothers 1001 Shrewsbury Ave. Shrewsbury 732.542.4685 petruzzellibros.com 3 Monteforte Construction 335 Broadway Long Branch 866.636.3317 monteforteconstruction .com

Dog Training 1 Jersey Shore Dogs Middletown 848.208.2641 jerseyshoredogtraining.com 2 Purr’n Pooch Pet Resorts 86 Gilbert St. Tinton Falls 732.842.4949 2424 Route 35 North Wall 732.528.8100 purrnpooch.com 3 Alpha Dog Training 732.890.3456 alphadogtrainingnj.com

Dry Cleaner 1 Allenhurst Cleaners 530 Main St., Allenhurst 732.531.4213

Handyman 1 Executive Maintenance Services 732.345.9999 goodfix.net 2 Jobs Done Rite Middletown, 732.664.3832 jobsdonerite.com 3 Mr. Handyman Sayreville, 732.253.4484 mrhandyman.com

interior design 1 AiM Interior Design 3303 Fairmont Ave. Ocean 732.988.1988

Landscaper 1 Hemlock Grounds LLC Highlands, 732.857.7710 2 “Just” Landscapes 44 Tennent Rd., Marlboro 732.431.1941 justlandscapes.com 3 By Design Landscapes* 737 New Durham Rd. Edison, 732.901.5566 bydesignland.com

Mechanic 1 Monmouth Auto Diagnostics 57 Main St., Eatontown 732.544.1700 monmouthauto.com

* Located outside of Monmouth County

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Pet parents looking to pamper their furbabies with a full spa/ salon treatment will find the luxury service they desire at this Monmouth grooming facility. Owner Donna Schone has five dogs at home and understands first-hand the importance of keeping them comfortable and happy during a grooming session. In addition to standard grooming services, canines can be treated to add-on treatments, like a “blueberry facial,” which includes a massage, tear-stain removal and a conditioning treatment, or even a manicure and nontoxic dye job (who doesn’t love a pink poodle?). While not being tended to, canine clients can roam around the safe confines of a playroom, with or without other dogs—no caged animals here. 2 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 1121 Route 34 North, Aberdeen 732.441.9663, woofgangbakery.com

p e r s o n a l s e rv i c e s

2 tie Community Appliance 717 Route 35 North Middletown 732.671.7721 communityappliance.com

3 Barks & Bites 401 Route 36 West Port Monmouth 732.471.9247 barksandbitesnj.com

home

Appliance Repair

3 Purr’n Pooch Pet Resorts 86 Gilbert St., Tinton Falls 732.842.4949 2424 Route 35 North, Wall 732.528.8100, purrnpooch.com

Pet Boarding 1 K9 Resorts 889 Route 35 North Middletown 732.671.0948 k9resorts.com 2 Groomer Has It 184 Route 9 North Englishtown 732.536.0450 groomerhasitnj.com 3 Purr’n Pooch Pet Resorts 86 Gilbert St. Tinton Falls 732.842.4949 2424 Route 35 North Wall 732.528.8100 purrnpooch.com

Photography 1 Brandi Grooms Photography Red Bank 732.889.4790 brandigrooms.com 2 C. Scott Photography* Burlington 609.556.7768 cscottphotography.org 3 Denise Jean Photography Red Bank 201.931.6148 denisejeanphotography .com

Professional Organizer 1 Home Neat Home 120 Lincoln Ave. Fair Haven 732.887.5777 2 Organize by Design Long Branch 732.768.6556 organizebydesignnj.com 3 Lizette Leon Freehold 732.239.5474

Kitchen Remodeler 1 Kitchen Krafter 3421 Sunset Ave., Ocean, 732.695.6111, kitchenkrafter.com

Giving your kitchen a face-lift can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Lisa Eber (daughter of a kitchen cabinet manufacturer) has more than 15 years of experience dealing with the intricacies of kitchen and bathroom design, combining elegance and functionality in her creations. At the recently expanded Ocean showroom, Eber and her expert team are on hand to make the process as easy—and fun—as possible. Specialized designs, such as a kosher kitchen or a handicap-accessible kitchen, are offered as well. And no project is too large or too small. 2 Architectural Accents Past and Present 335 Broadway, Long Branch, 844.340.6097, architecturalaccentsnj.com

Shoe Repair 1 Fernando’s 74 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.842.5118

Tailor 1 tie Michael Duru Clothiers 801 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.741.1999 michaelduru.com 1 tie Ralph’s Tailor Shop 90 Brighton Ave. Long Branch 732.222.7555

Tree Trimmer 1 tie Becker’s Tree Service 3306 Shafto Rd. Tinton Falls 732.918.9910 beckerstreeservice.com

1 tie Boylan’s Tree Service 35 Hollywood Ave. Middletown 732.291.3010 treeservicesmiddletown .com

Veterinary Center 1 tie Little Silver Animal Hospital 675 Branch Ave. Long Branch 732.842.8266 littlesilveranimalhospital .com 1 tie Two Rivers Animal Hospital 457 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.747.4011 tworiversanimalhospital .com

2 Red Bank Veterinary Hospital 210 Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank 732.747.3383 197 Hance Ave. Tinton Falls 732.747.3636 rbvh.net 3 tie Allenwood Animal Hospital 3002 Atlantic Ave. Allenwood 732.528.7444 vcahospitals.com /allenwood 3 tie Freehold Animal Hospital 3700 Route 9 South Freehold 732.462.0572 vcahospitals.com /freehold

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HAIR COLOR GERBER SALON

100 West Front St. Keyport, NJ 07735 732.888.7575 gerbersalon.com WHEN YOU ARE this passionate about what you do, every ounce of focus and energy goes towards breaking free from the ordinary to achieve the extraordinary. At Gerber Salon, we are addicted to hair coloring. It’s our calling. We’ve assembled a team of collaborative artists who share that same level of passion and who demand of themselves to be the very best at their craft. What we’ve achieved speaks for itself. Our clients love our salon, they love their hair and our work is recognized internationally in industry publications. Our colorists are highly sought after educators and we travel to salons all over the country sharing our inspiration and philosophy that excellence in hair coloring takes a thoughtful, disciplined approach. Our mission is to create a space in our clients’ lives where they can experience service unlike anywhere else and where their individual beauty will be enriched and celebrated!

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REAL ESTATE— HOLMDEL KAREN BUONOMO CRS, E-PRO, SRES, ABR

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 998 Holmdel Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 cell: 732.207.8154 office: 732.946.9600 karenbuonomo.net REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS can be emotional. But if you are Karen Buonomo’s client, you’ll no doubt feel at ease. This award-winning Certified Residential Specialist really cares. “When I see a smile on my client’s face at the closing table, and they tell me they couldn’t have done it without me, I know I have made a difference in their life,” Karen says. Her comprehensive Key Home Solutions team consists of a home sales and marketing specialist, a home stager, a virtual assistant and a professional photographer. Karen is known for providing expert negotiations, fulltime availability and open and reliable communication between all parties. Her collaborative style allows each client to receive the absolute best results, and as Karen says, “I hold the key to all your real estate needs!”

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KELLIE DIANA JOHNSON, Owner | BLUSH/ELAN HAIR STUDIO

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2150 Hwy. 35 #6, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 | 732.449.9122 | blush35.com/elanhairstudionj.com OVER 100 GIRLS came to Blush this prom season to have their makeup done. Before that, Blush’s talented and professionally trained makeup artists transformed Halloween party-goers into frightful monsters and sexy corpses. “Women attending class reunions, events and dinner parties now come to Blush to have their makeup professionally applied,” says Kellie Johnson, Blush’s owner. Why do so many women flock to Blush? “We’re talented, have great energy and the extensive training given to every Blush makeup artist.” Kellie’s background as a NYC freelance hair and makeup artist for various television studios, publications and photographers led her to open Blush next door to her already successful and award-winning salon, Elan Hair Studio. Her philosophy? Bringing talented artists who are passionate and dedicated to their craft together in one studio. Hair and makeup are meant to compliment each other. Visit Blush for its many brands of cosmetics, skincare and beauty products!

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WAYNE A. ALDREDGE, D.M.D. HOLMDEL PERIODONTICS & IMPLANT DENTISTRY

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999 Palmer Ave., Ste. 1, Holmdel, NJ 07733 | 732.671.7100 | isaveteeth.com DR. WAYNE A. ALDREDGE is president of the American Academy of Periodontology –the first NJ president in the Academy’s 102 years. A great achievement for a Jersey boy. But for a child of dental-phobes, it’s a miracle. How did parents with a fear of dentists produce the nation’s top periodontist? “My parents told us about their childhood dental visits which were bad enough to make them avoid dentists, which unfortunately led to health problems as adults. They were determined to make sure that my brothers and I stayed healthy with regular care.” His parents’ stories inspired Dr. Aldredge to pursue dentistry, and eventually periodontics. Because of his parents’ experience, he prioritizes patient comfort, using technology he trusts for the most painfree treatment possible, and designing an office to set nervous minds at ease. Who has he won over? “My whole family. Childhood friends.” And most importantly, Mom and Dad.

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NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION THEODORA SERGIOU | NICHOLAS POOLS

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1820 Lakewood Rd. Rt. 9, Toms River, NJ 08755-1210 | 732.505.0404 | nicholaspools.com “NOTHING BRINGS FAMILY and friends together like a swimming pool,” says Theodora Sergiou of Nicholas Pools, ”We build our customer’s dreams so they can build their memories.” If anyone knows this to be true, it’s Theodora. She began her long career of over 30 years in the swimming pool industry by working after school with her parents, Nicholas and Flora Christofi, the founders of Nicholas Pools. When they retired, Theodora and her husband, Sotiris, purchased the family business and grew it into one of Monmouth County’s largest backyard retailers specializing in vinyl liner in-ground swimming pools, pool restoration, hot tubs, maintenance and service. Theodora has paved the way for women in the pool and spa industry, winning awards including Woman of Distinction by the Professional Women in Construction. Nicholas Pools has also won numerous awards for its custom in-ground pools and spas that have created tropical paradises right here in Monmouth County.

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GENERATIONAL AUTO SUCCESS

PAUL SANSONE JR. | SANSONE JR.’S 66 AUTOMALL, LLC

3401 Rte. 66, Neptune, NJ 07753 | 855.66.AUTOMALL | 66automall.com AS A SECOND-GENERATION car dealer, Paul Sansone Jr. has been in the car business his entire life. In 2009, Paul had the opportunity to purchase the Nissan and Kia dealership in Neptune from his father, which he renamed to Sansone Jr.’s 66 Automall. Not only have Paul Jr.’s sons, Paul III and Michael, begun working with him at the dealership, but Chris, Paul Jr.’s wife, is the spokesperson in all television and radio ads. Paul’s philosophy is to hire nice people who happen to sell cars. The entire family and dealership work hard to make car buying easy. The dealership’s proprietary program, Women Selling Cars to Women, make it more comfortable for women to work with female salespeople. The Sansones also work hard to make driving easier for local families-in-need by donating vehicles through their Hope for a Ride program. The generations of Sansones have created one of the most admired car dealerships in Monmouth County.

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN

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DEBRA FOURNIER

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ & Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™

SEAVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2100 Highway 71 Ste. #1, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.800.8400 | seaviewwealth.com WHEN HER FATHER DIED, Debra Fournier realized that her mother faced many challenges. “Mom didn’t have a clue about managing finances. She never wrote a check or paid a bill. Dad did everything.” Debra soon learned that her father was ill-advised regarding his company pension options, leaving her mother without any retirement income. “It was a real eye opener for me. I knew there had to be a lot of women in the same situation and I wanted to help.” Fast forward 24 years, Debra has focused her practice on guiding women experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, death of a spouse or retirement. After a decadelong career at a major Wall Street financial firm, she eventually opened her own company, Seaview Wealth Management, a full-service wealth management and financial services firm in Spring Lake. Debra’s passionate about empowering women by helping them make informed financial decisions.

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BEAUTY

KOUMUDHI ETICALA | SUTRA BROW & LASH BAR

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TONY GOLTSCH | THE GOLDEN GOOSE FINE JEWELERS

7 West River Rd., Rumson, NJ 07760 | 732.530.9696 | goldengoosejewelers.com IMAGINE A TWENTY-SOMETHING YEAR-OLD GUY reading women’s fashion magazines while his buddies watched the games on television. That’s the kind of dedication it took one young man to learn the fashion business so he could excel at his first jewelry store job. In spite of all the jabs about a coffee table full of women’s magazines, and a customer who joked with him about being the “Doogie Howser of the jewelry industry,” Tony Goltsch, owner of The Golden Goose Fine Jewelers, was committed to making his mark in what he found to be a fun, happy business. He has arrived with his own Rumson store which opened three years ago. Now at thirty-something, Tony is a well-loved fixture in the community. He makes it a point to keep the old-fashioned beauty of this business in tact by cultivating relationships with generations of customers who proudly call him their family jeweler.

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GINNY PADULA | TOWN & COUNTRY KITCHEN

25 Bridge Ave. Ste. 100, Red Bank, NJ 07701 | 732.345.1441 | townandcountrykitchenandbath.com An elegant chandelier accenting handcrafted rustic country cabinetry or you might prefer chic pendant lighting in your dream kitchen. No matter a homeowner’s style, Ginny Padula brings it to life with gentle guidance, expert creativity and maximum functionality. “I opened in 2008 so my clients could select all the elements for their projects,” says Ginny, owner and designer of Town & Country Kitchen and Bath. “I wanted to provide high quality product options such as hand-made, custom-fit cabinetry and millwork to allow us to customize every project while incorporating elements important to both the couple and each individual.” Ginny and her expert team offer transformational room renovations from concept to design to completion. “We gain our inspiration from a client’s lifestyle and taste as well as the architecture of their home. We use this knowledge to create uniquely meaningful kitchens and baths,” says Ginny. Visit the TCKB showroom to meet Ginny and be inspired.

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HAIR STYLE

YANNI ERBELI | YANNI ERBELI SALON

15 Broad St. (second floor), Red Bank, NJ 07701 | 732.268.7465 | yesalon.com DO YOU KNOW PEOPLE who still get their hair done in NYC? Well, they aren’t in the know like you are. They haven’t yet heard about Yanni Erbeli. Yanni began styling hair when he was seventeen and launched his career working with several prestigious salons with A-list clients. He soon realized Red Bank was the perfect location for a high-end salon catering to women who wanted city talent and expertise without the commute and without Manhattan’s exorbitant prices. Though any salon owner can say they hire experts, Yanni is different. “I specialize in cutting and styling hair. I do not color hair. I hire extremely talented colorists,” says Yanni. “Logically speaking, people who are busy doing everything cannot be good at everything. Customers feel more comfortable coming to a salon with specialists because they know they are in the hands of a true expert.”

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all about

power food

edamame

Perfect for snacking, This fuzzy little green bean is a healthy Handful—and fun to eat too. If you’ve ever eaten at a Japanese restaurant, you’ve likely sampled edamame (pronounced eh-dah-MA-may). These young green soybeans are typically served in their fuzzy pod, steamed and sprinkled with coarse salt, and are eaten by dragging the pod between the teeth, releasing the beans. The nutty, buttery flavor and somewhat crunchy texture make edamame a popular snack or appetizer, but the beans are also low in calories, high in protein and fiber, and incredibly easy to prepare at home.

Power Up One cup of unshelled edamame rings in at just 190 calories and yields a hefty eight grams of fiber. It’s also a complete protein (meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids), boasting 17 grams a cup—about as much as three eggs. Edamame is an excellent source of folate, manganese and vitamin K too, as well as a good source of copper, phosphorous, magnesium, thiamin and iron. And, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research, it contains a variety of phytochemicals that may be beneficial in preventing and fighting cancer. So munch away!

Buy/ Store/ Serve Edamame can be purchased fresh, frozen and dry-roasted with various seasonings (sea salt, wasabi) for snacking right out of

the bag. The fresh variety—available during late summer at Asian grocery stores—lasts only a day or two in the refrigerator. Once cooked, the pods can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a few days. Frozen edamame, on the other hand, will keep in the freezer for about a year. To prepare, boil the fresh or frozen pods for about four minutes, drain and immerse in an ice bath to stop the cooking. (You don’t want them to get mushy!) Sprinkle with coarse salt and, if you’d like, other spices such as garlic or cayenne. Or remove the beans from the pods (gently squeeze with your fingers to release them) and incorporate into your favorite dips, salads and stir-fries.

Some folks prefer to steam edamame, which is the way it is prepared in many Asian restaurants—purists argue this method retains more of the nutrients. To steam, place a steamer basket into a large saucepan and fill the pan with about an inch of water, making certain that the water does not touch the basket. Bring the water to a boil and place the frozen edamame in the basket. Cover with a lid and steam until tender, about two minutes. Another option: Edamame can be shelled and roasted (350°F for 30 to 40 minutes) with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.

Did You Know? Edamame comes from the Japanese words eda (branch or stem) and mame (beans), translating to “beans on a branch” or “stem beans” because the beans were often sold while still attached to the stem. Although edamame has been enjoyed in East Asian countries for more than seven centuries, it didn’t become popular in the United States until the 1980s when a TV miniseries, Shogun, brought about a boom in Japanese food and culture in California, according to the 2009 book History of Edamame, Green Vegetable Soybeans, and Vegetable-Type Soybeans. And the word edamame didn’t appear in the MerriamWebster dictionary until 2008. —Liz Donovan

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Light and lively, this take on the classic Spanish libation—made with rosé wine— is perfect for summer sipping.

Rosé Strawberry Sangria Ingredients n 6–8 large strawberries, washed and hulled

n n n n n n n

1 Tb. water 1 bottle rosé wine 1/4 cup brandy 1 Tb. sugar (optional) Pomegranate seeds for garnish Sliced strawberries for garnish 1 cup club soda

DIRECTIONS

n Blend the strawberries with the water in a blender. Set aside.

n In a large pitcher, combine the rosé wine, brandy and strawberry puree. Stir gently.

n Depending on how sweet you like your sangria or how sweet your rosé is to start, add sugar to taste to the pitcher, stirring to incorporate.

n Add pomegranate seeds and sliced strawberries. Chill sangria for at least four hours. Prior to serving, stir in one cup of club soda for a sparkling effect.

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KEYPORT

CORnUCOPIA American diner fare, 98 Maple Pl., 732.739.6888

Good Karma Cafe Vegan cuisine with gluten-free and wheat-free options and a juice bar, 17 E. Front St., 732.450.8344

Brickwall Tavern Classic American bar food with a twist, 522 Cookman Ave., 732.774.1264

DREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajun-influenced American fare, BYO, 25 Church St., 732.739.9219

JAMIAN’S food & drink Trendy bar and restaurant, 79 Monmouth St., 732.747.8050

LAngoSTA LOUNGE Vacation-inspired cuisine from tapas to sushi, 1000 Ocean Ave., 732.455.3275

LITTLE SILVER

Molly pitcher inn Contemporar y American cuisine with panoramic views, 88 Riverside Ave., 732.747.2500

PALUMBO’S Casual Italian dining and pizzeria, 24 Ayers Ln., 732.842.5505

patrizia’s Traditional Italian restaurant featuring generations-old family recipes, 28 Broad St., 732.741.5555

asbury festhalle & biergarten German cuisine and bar, 527 Lake Ave., 732.997.8767

Pascal & Sabine Authentic French cuisine, 601 Bangs Ave., 732.774.3395 Porta pizzeria Authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant, 911 Kingsley St., 732.776.7661 taka Classic Japanese fare with a sushi bar, 660 Cookman Ave., 732.775.1020 Talula’s Artisanal dishes with local flavors featuring freshly baked goods and handcrafted pizza, 550 Cookman Ave., 732.455.3003 Toast Breakfast, lunch and brunch specialties, 516 Cookman Ave., 732.776.5900 TWISTED TREE CAFÉ Vegetarian-friendly fare, 609 Cookman Ave., 732.775.2633

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS

COPPER CANYON Southwestern cuisine paired with dozens of types of tequila, 51 First Ave., 732.291.8444 Gaslight Bar/restaurant ser ving up American fare and craft beer, 33 First Ave., 732.291.8333 HARBORSIDE GRILL American cuisine with Italian influences, 40 First Ave., 732.291.0066

LITTLE SZECHUAN RESTAURANT Traditional Chinese cuisine, 485 Prospect Ave., 732.842.3823

LONG BRANCH

Restaurant Nicholas New American cuisine with an extensive wine list, 160 Route 35 South, 732.345.9977

CHARLEY’S OCEAN GRILL Steak and seafood dishes, 29 Avenel Blvd., 732.222.4499

THE ROBINSON aLE HOUSE American cuisine with a setting inspired by the 1930s and ’40s, 26 Broad St., 732.383.8219

Avenue Modern French cuisine with an ocean view, 23 Ocean Ave., 732.759.2900

ROONEY’S OCEANFRONT Fine seafood eater y with a raw bar, 100 Ocean Ave. North, 732.963.0057 TUZZIO’S Italian steak and seafood dishes, 224 Westwood Ave., 732.222.9614

MANALAPAN

KONBU Casual sushi dining, 345 Route 9 South, 732.462.6886 PEKING PAVILION Upscale Chinese cuisine in a modern setting, 110 Route 33 West, 732.308.9700

MIDDLETOWN

CROWN PALACE Fine Chinese cuisine featuring dim sum, 1283 Route 35 South, 732.615.9888

Kunya Siam Authentic Thai cuisine, 99 1st Ave., 732.291.2397

NEELAM EXOTIC INDIAN CUISINE Authentic Indian fare, 1178 Route 35 South, 732.671.8900

BELFORD

New Monmouth diner Classic diner fare ser ved in a nostalgic setting, 1887 Route 35, 732.671.1316

NAPLES PIZZERIA Classic Italian pizza parlor, BYO, 872 Main St., 732.787.9479

RIGOLETTO TRATTORIA Italian fare with seasonal menus, 418 Route 35, 732.842.2277

BELFORD BISTRO New American cuisine, BYO, 870 Main St., 732.495.8151

BELMAR

Brandl Eclectic American cuisine featuring seafood dishes, 703 Belmar Plz., 732.280.7501 KAYA’S KITCHEN Organic and vegetarian fare, 1000 Main St., 732.280.1141 Simply Southern Authentic, affordable southern cuisine, 817 Belmar Plz., 732.243.9259

EATONTOWN

apella greek taverna Elegant Greek cuisine, 78 Route 35, 848.208.2663 FAR EAST TASTE Thai, Malaysian, Chinese and Asian fusion, 19 Main St., 732.389.9866

FAIR HAVEN

RAVEN & THE PEACH International fare featuring seafood and a select steak house menu, 740 River Rd., 732.747.4666 Seed to Sprout Vegan restaurant with juice and smoothie bar, 560 A River Rd., 732.268.7533

FREEHOLD

OCEAN

ICHIBAN HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE Fine Japanese dining, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.493.1115 PICCOLA ITALIA Classic Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flavors, 837 W. Park Ave., 732.493.3090

RED BANK

Birravino Traditional Italian bistro, 183 Riverside Ave., 732.842.5990

The boondocks fishery Seafood eater y, 1 Whar f Ave., Marine Park, 732.747.7177 CATCH Gourmet seafood restaurant, 9 Broad St., 732.268.8384

METROPOLITAN CAFÉ American cuisine with a Pacific Rim flair, 8 E. Main St., 732.780.9400 OYAKO TSO Hibachi dining with a sushi bar, 6 W. Main St., 732.866.1988

Danny’s Steak and seafood restaurant and bar, 11 Bridge Ave. 732.741.6900

valentino’s Creative, contemporar y Italian fare, 4241 Route 9 North, 732.683.1400

DISH Eclectic American cuisine, 13 White St., 732.345.7070

HOLMDEL

The downtown Posh pub grub with live entertainment, 10 W. Front St., 732.741.2828

TURNING POINT Quaint brunch eater y, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.615.9000

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Temple gourmet Traditional Chinese cuisine, 91 Broad St., 732.212.8858 Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza Casual eater y featuring pizzas, salads and Italian dishes, 2 Bridge Ave., 732.212.1700 Via 45 Rustic Italian eater y, 45 Broad St., 732.450.9945

RUMSON

BARNACLE BILL’S Casual seafood eater y, 1 First St., 732.747.8396 Salt Creek Grille Classic American fare, 4 Bingham Ave., 732.933.9272 UNDICI Authentic regional Italian fare with New American twists, 11 W. River Rd., 732.842.3880

SEA BRIGHT

AMA Ristorante A combination of traditional and contemporar y Tuscan classics with an ocean view, 732.530.9760 Angelica’s Elegant Italian cuisine, 1070 Ocean Ave., 732.842.2800 Tommy’s tavern + tap Rustic, industrial style restaurant and bar with casual cuisine, 1030 Ocean Ave., 732.842.5044

SPRING LAKE

b2bistro + bar Bistro-style cuisine, 141 Shrewsbur y Ave., 732.268.8555

CHAR An authentic New York-style steak house, 33 Broad St., 732.450.2427

IT’S GREEK TO ME Casual, authentic Greek cuisine, 2128 Route 35 South, 732.275.0036

Teak Asian-American cuisine, 64 Monmouth St., 732.747.5775

DUBLIN HOUSE Irish pub food and brews, 30 Monmouth St., 732.747.6699

BLACK TRUMPET AT THE GRAND VICTORIAN HOTEL Contemporar y American fare with seaside dining, 1505 Ocean Ave., 732.449.4700 WHISPERS Classic American cuisine with Italian influences, BYO, 200 Monmouth Ave., 732.974.9755

WALL

Meemom’s kitchen Breakfast and lunch specialties, 1825 Route 35, 732.359.8544 Mossuto’s market & Cafe Authentic Italian cuisine ser ved in a casual atmosphere, 2029 Route 35 South, 732.449.8058 SHOGUN LEGENDS Asian fusion, sushi and hibachi, 1969 Route 34 South, 732.449.6696 SUMO Hibachi steak house with a sushi bar, 1933 Route 35, 732.282.1388

For a complete list of dining options, visit the “where to eat” section of monmouthhealthandlife.com.

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Enjoy an all-day jam session in Long Branch, August 27.

Aug 4–7 It’s the 22nd anniversary of the Highlands Business Partnership’s Clamfest, a four-day extravaganza in Huddy Park featuring fresh seafood from local restaurants, live entertainment, rides and games for the kids, and a beer and wine garden for their parents. Thursday, 6–10 p.m.; Friday, 6–11 p.m.; Saturday, 12–11 p.m.; Sunday, 12–8 p.m. Admission is FREE, but the cost of rides is extra. Go to highlandsnj.com for details. Aug 5

Slip on some spandex and head to Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre to hear renditions of classics by Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince and many more at the Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl at 8 p.m. Get on your feet and sing along to oldies but goodies like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Thriller” and “Material Girl.” Tickets: $15–$35. Get yours now at count basietheatre.org.

Aug 6 Put on your dancing shoes and head to the Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale for a genuine 19th Century Barn Dance, 4–9 p.m. Renowned musicians Atwater and Donnelly kick off the event with a 90-minute concert. After a short break, the dance begins! The duo will teach and call the steps, guiding guests through the evening. Tickets: $5 per person for the barn dance, $20 for the concert, $22.50 for a combo ticket. Check out allairevillage.org for more details. Aug 7 Learn a little bit about the history of ice cream as you turn the crank and help make several flavors of everyone’s favorite summertime treat—using 19thcentury recipes—at historic Walnford

in Upper Freehold, 3–4 p.m. Admission: FREE. Visit monmouthcountyparks.com to learn more.

Aug 8–13 Keyport’s annual Fireman’s Fair returns to Fireman’s Park for its 50th consecutive year. Enjoy six nights (7–11 p.m.) of summer carnival fun, including rides, food, games and a fireworks display on Saturday evening. Admission: FREE. Prices for rides vary by day. Questions? Go to visitkeyport.org

Check out the fancy British autos on display in Ocean Grove, September 17.

Sept 3–4 Raise a glass to another

great summer and spend Labor Day weekend at the Garden State Wine Growers Association’s Wine & Music Experience at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown, 12–5 p.m. on both days. Sample vino from more than 20 of the state’s best wineries. Tickets: $25. Get all the details at newjerseywines.com.

Sept 9–11 It’s back—Asbury Park’s

Rob Thomas’ nationwide summer tour includes a stop at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel at 6:45 p.m. Get ready to hear hits like “Her Diamonds” and “Accidentally in Love.” Tickets start at $26. Head to livenation.com to purchase a pair or two.

Oysterfest, the annual end-of-season bash featuring more than 75 vendors, music, food and drink, and, of course, plenty of oysters. It takes place at the iconic carousel building along the waterfront on Friday, 5–10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. It’s FREE to get in; food and drink are extra. Get all the details at asburyparkchamber.com.

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Aug 9 Counting Crows and

start stretching for the Celebration of Life 5K Walk/Run at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Race-day sign up begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicks off at 10 a.m. The event benefits the NJ Sharing Network. Registration fee is $30 for adults, $15 for ages 14 and under. Sign up now at njsharingnetwork.org.

Aug 27 If the dog days of summer

are getting you down, the annual Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival will pick you right up. The Trudy Lynn Blues Review headlines the all-day show on the Great Lawn at Cooper Avenue, 12– 10 p.m. While you’re there, you can also enjoy food, crafts, drinks and activities for the kids. Lawn chairs are encouraged, pets discouraged. Admission: FREE. Get more info at jerseyshorefestival.org.

cruise over to Brits on the Beach, the annual British car show in Ocean Grove, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. More than 100 autos will be on display. Registration is $15 per car; admission is FREE. For more info, take a ride over to oceangrovenj.com.

Sept 17–18 Mangia, mangia! Get

your fill of pasta, sausage and peppers, calamari, cannoli and more Italian favorites at Belmar’s Feast of San Gennaro on Main Street, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on both days. It’s FREE to enter; you’ll just pay for the food. Find more information at visitbelmarnj.com. Send event listings to: Monmouth Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.

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Before St. Vincent and the Grenadines—100 MILES west of Barbados—served as the setting for the swashbuckler film series Pirates of the Caribbean, this island chain with the cumbersome name was known primarily to yachties and seclusion-seeking music and movie stars. But the luxurious, all-inclusive Buccament Bay Resort no doubt will appeal to other Caribbean connoisseurs on the prowl for some under-the-radar fun. And the good times come in several notable flavors. The Harlequin Performing Arts Academy, for example, gives guests the rare opportunity to be coached (yes, it’s included in the price) in voice, acting and dance by world-class professionals. Pros live on site for three-month stints. Recently, Phil Cavill, an actor, vocal coach and West End star—who was asked to audition for and was cast as Jean Valjean in the West End production of Les Misérables, the world’s most successful musical—and Netta Evans, an actress, drama coach and founder of The Windmill Theatre School in London, were helping guests channel their inner divas. The duo had budding protégés first recite silly tonguetwisters (the better to relax them and their vocal cords) such as “the lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue.” (Go ahead; see if you can repeat it quickly.) This page, from top: St. Vincent is a favorite spot for those seeking seclusion. Volcanic boulders shelter Owia Salt Pond from the swells of the sea, making it a perfect place for snorkeling. Opposite, clockwise from top: Charter a boat and swim with sea turtles at Tobago Cays. A giant Buddha stands guard at Buccament Bay’s spa, ensuring a serene experience. Enjoy a local lager with your sushi at The Bay Beach Club.

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If bellowing and breathing exercises aren’t your thing, there’s coaching of another kind thanks to the Pat Cash Tennis Club and Harlequin Soccer Academy, both offering expert tutorials here. For water-sports enthusiasts, there’s snorkeling, kayaking, glass-bottom boat tours and deep-sea fishing, plus diving courses and excursions. The resort also has private-charter access to some of the Grenadines’ most remote beaches (only nine of 32 islands are inhabited), including the uninhabited Tobago Cays, where you can swim with sea turtles. Or enjoy three swimming pools with waiter service, umbrellas and chaises fitted with terry cloth mattress covers that up the pampering ante. (Just when it seems to be getting too hot, ice water and cold towels appear.) Nature lovers will love the trek along the Vermont Nature Trail through a 10,870-acre reserve of lush rain forest with towering ferns, bamboo and tropical flora at the end of the Buccament Valley. Reward yourself afterward with ESPA spa treatments. An array of massages and facials are available in cocoon-like suites, an outdoor pavilion or beachside. Choose between luxury one- and two-bedroom Elaenia Suites or one of the deluxe Beachfront and Garden Villas, which come with private plunge pools, living rooms and expansive bathrooms. Lest guests should have to squeeze out lotions from puny bottles, there are full-size, pump dispensers of moisturizer, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Canary-yellow beach-cruiser bikes let guests explore (and work off the calories they consume at one of the five restaurants). Don’t care to break a sweat? Golf carts traverse the resort around the clock. Restaurants from Italian to Indian satisfy your gastronomic cravings. Plus there’s a coffee shop and sushi bar for those who prefer grazing. At Jack’s, a classic yet contemporary steakhouse, you’ll dine on delicious local seafood and succulent steaks cooked on a wood-burning grill in the open kitchen. And if you’re an oenophile, you’re in luck. There’s a sensational selection of wines from around the world. Go before the hordes descend. Construction on the brand-new Argyle International Airport is underway, which will make the archipelago easier to visit (now you arrive by boat or fly to Barbados and then connect to a smaller air carrier), and waves of new vacationers will discover its lush shores. But for now, it’s still an offbeat choice, favored by travelers “in the know” and discerning divas, of course.

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CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE Mental Health Association of Monmouth County Monmouth County, mentalhealthmonmouth.org More than 120 motorcyclists participated in the second annual Ride for Patriots Motorcycle Run, raising awareness about the mental health needs of military veterans and the services offered at MHA.

1 NJ State Trooper Greg Behnke and Erika Woods 2 Members of the Strength & Honor Motorcycle Club 3 The police-escorted ride heads toward Manasquan.

CRYSTAL GALA Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch, emmanuelcancer.org Guests at the annual fundraiser enjoyed a night of virtual horse racing, dinner, dancing and door prizes. The foundation provides free specialized services to New Jersey families facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer.

7 Foundation committee members 8 Joann Passantino, Joel Markel, Steven Wooton, Carl Hiller and Rosemarie Contreras

WINE-TASTING fundraiser Monmouth Day Care Center Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club, Oceanport monmouthdaycarecenter1969.org More than 125 guests attended the Red Bank center’s annual event, sampling a dozen varieties of wine, enjoying hors d’oeuvres and live music, and bidding on auction items.

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