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Contents
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52 June 2010 38
6 Welcome letter
The winners of our second-annual Readers’ Choice Awards
8 Editor’s letter
49 At home /
15 Monmouth Mix · Monmouth lights up! · The kite is right · Winner’s circle · In search of: Monmouth’s cutest baby · Island bites · Organic—for less
18 Flash
The best of Monmouth
Captured moments around the county
22 Things we love Watches that wow Dazzling timepieces he’ll be
sure to treasure
3 glorious gardens
Green-thumbed locals show off their lush outdoor spaces—and offer tips.
52 Glorious food The power of polenta This versatile cornmeal
treat brings a touch of Italy to many a delicious dish.
54 Monmouth gourmet Bayou by the sea Cajun charm is in high
supply at Clementine’s in Avon-by-the-Sea.
24 Profile Cancer fighters One savvy businesswoman suc-
ceeds another at the helm of a fundraising crusade.
26 Health link · Keeping heart patients home · Gut doctors · Tough joints · Battling breast cancer · Can lung cancer sometimes be detected early? · Teaching the world · Ultra-safe radiation · Intensive care for troubled minds · Helping patients comes first
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56 Where to eat 58 Be there!
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Local events you won’t want to miss
62 What’s happening
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Medical Center
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Monmouth MIX YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL TRENDS, TREASURES, PEOPLE & WELL-KEPT SECRETS
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by Rebecca Minnich
Cancer fighters ONE SAVVY BUSINESSWOMAN SUCCEEDS ANOTHER AT THE HELM OF A FUNDRAISING CRUSADE
SOMETIMES YOU CAN spot a kindred spirit almost at a glance. That’s how it was for Michele Davis Karagianakis, retiring president of The Women’s Council of Monmouth Medical Center’s Leon Hess Cancer Center— a 15-year-old group that has raised more than $1 million for services for the Leon Hess Cancer Center’s patients. When the Rumson resident first talked with fellow volunMichele Davis Karagianakis teer Kathleen Croddick Molyneaux, she recognized a dynamo like herself. “I imagined her as the next president long before she ever thought of it,” says Karagianakis with a laugh. And so it has come to be. In June, as her two-year term ends, it is Molyneaux to whom she’ll hand the reins. Although both blonde and entrepreneurial, the two are hardly twins. Karagianakis is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, while Molyneaux grew up right here in New Jersey. But they do have two things in common (besides the fact that each has a child at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls): They are passionate about helping cancer patients, and they have something philanthropies need these days: business savvy. Karagianakis has 15 years’ experience running a Little Silver–based construction management and contracting business with her husband, Tom. (The couple has a son, Alexander, and Tom has a son, Christopher.) She has felt a personal connection to cancer since a beloved aunt in Texas was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, the most advanced stage, in 2000. As president, Karagianakis took pride in “rebranding” The Women’s Council’s annual luncheon as “The Power of Pink.” The $200,000-plus the luncheon raised in the past two years for the Leon Hess Cancer Center helped to support the acquisition of TomoTherapy, a diagnostic and treatment tech-
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nology that provides precisely targeted radiation therapy to hard-to-treat cancers. Says Molyneaux, who views Karagianakis as a mentor: “She’s a community leader as well as an impressive businesswoman.” Takes one to know one, you might say. Molyneaux, who runs her own cosmetic packaging design company, lives in Fair Haven with her husband, Kathleen Croddick Molyneaux Mark, CEO of a vendingmachine company, and their three daughters: Mary Rose, Bridy and Elle. When she was in college at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, one of the administrators there was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she battled for 20 years. “That was when cancer first touched my life,” she recalls. “Her struggle really moved me.” Together, the two women have pledged to raise funds for the Patient Navigator Program, which will assign a nurse practitioner to each cancer patient, who will help them organize appointments, medications and records and tell them about services available at the medical center. “The idea is to make the whole process more supportive and less stressful for the patients, so they can concentrate on recovering,” says Molyneaux. Funds for the program will come from two events this year: the “Power of Pink” luncheon on July 22 (where Karagianakis’ Aunt Pat will celebrate a decade’s survival) and the second annual Duathlon, a bike-run-bike event planned for October 10. One thing seems sure: High-energy leadership will continue at The Women’s Council. Karagianakis says her successor “has been at my side, pushing me to reach a little higher. She has a way of insisting that each member contribute a little more. Her enthusiasm is infectious.” ■
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Keeping heart patients home AN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM REDUCES THE NEED FOR REHOSPITALIZATIONS
HEART FAILURE IS ONE OF THE MOST difficult chronic diseases to treat. Patients must adhere to a strict regimen of medication, modified diet and restricted activity to maintain a decent quality of life. But even with careful lifestyle controls, such heart-failure symptoms as breathing problems, erratic heart rate, severe swelling and overwhelming fatigue bring these patients back to the emergency room again and again. The cardiopulmonary team at Monmouth
“We established standardized treatment orders, so all patients received consistent care once they left the hospital.” Allan Tunkel, M.D.
Medical Center knew there had to be a better way. So they launched a heart-failure outpatient program to help these patients catch problems early and begin treatments to correct them—and thus reduce the need to be readmitted into the hospital. And the program was expanded in May. “These patients come through our doors constantly,” says Sharon Holden, administrative director for cardiopulmonary and renal services. “The national readmission rate for 30 days post-hospital-visit is 25 percent, which is substantial, and for 90 days it’s 45 percent. Many programs around the country are looking at this problem and how to fix it.” Over the past several years, Holden has met with Allan Tunkel, M.D., chair of the department of medicine; Charles J. Mattina, M.D., cardiologist; and others to discuss ideas. “We decided to create a center of care for patients,” she says. In January 2008, Monmouth took the first step. “We established standardized treatment orders and care
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“If a patient is referred here, we view ourselves as consultants serving in addition to the primary cardiologist.” Charles J. Mattina, M.D.
maps, so that all patients received consistent care in the hospital and after discharge,” says Dr. Tunkel. The medical center then partnered with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey to help administer the home care. The key to consistent care is called Telehealth Monitoring. The patient hooks up a small data-entry box to his or her telephone. At least once a day, he or she enters vital information, such as blood pressure, blood sugar and changes in weight, that gives clues to how well he or she is doing. The data are transmitted to the nurse on call, who decides if any changes in care need to be made. “For example, if there is a weight gain, that’s usually from fluid building up in tissues, so the nurse, under the medical director’s supervision, can add a diuretic to reduce fluid retention,” says Dr. Tunkel. The results from the program’s early phase were very promising. “Patients who enrolled in 2008 were much less likely to be readmitted,” he says. “About onethird of those who did not enroll in the program had to be readmitted, while only 18 percent of enrolled patients were readmitted. And the results are even better in 2010.” The group decided to create a more comprehensive outpatient program. “We assembled a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and nurse practitioners trained in heart failure, social workers, physical and occupational therapists and others who would continue to manage patients outside the hospital, with Dr. Mattina serving as medical director,” Dr. Tunkel says. “Along with receiving the Telehealth data, the nurses are now in direct daily contact with the patients,” says Dr. Mattina. “The nurses inquire about how they are doing and look even more closely for early warning signs of cardiac distress.” They also provide more education to patients. “We want to give them the tools they need to manage their diet, medications and activity, and to recognize early warning signs and know what to do
about them,” says Holden. “The data box and phone give us some information, and this carries it to another level,” says Dr. Tunkel. “The patient will have the opportunity to be seen more often, either in the home by a visiting nurse or at the doctor’s office, and more sophisticated recommendations can be made—for instance, if it’s decided that there need to be additional studies, cardiac rehabilitation or even more careful monitoring.” The program is designed to help patients’ personal primary care physicians and cardiologists, not replace them. “If a patient is referred here, we view ourselves as consultants serving in addition to the primary cardiologist,” says Dr. Mattina. “It’s an important add-on to the care they are already receiving. It’s hard for primary care doctors to contact people daily. This program provides valuable feedback to the referring physician and allows for early intervention if the patient gets in trouble.” ■
For other hospitals, a power of example In December 2009, Monmouth Medical Center became the first New Jersey hospital and one of only 14 in the nation to earn the prestigious Institute for Healthcare Improvement “mentor hospital” designation for heart failure. That means other hospitals can turn to Monmouth for help in improving their own heart-failure care. “We open our doors to other hospitals looking to do the same things we are doing,” says Sharon Holden, administrative director, cardiopulmonary and renal services. “We share our best practices, our sets of treatment orders, our patient education programs and anything else they want to see.” “This designation indicates that we have a nationally recognized program and allows us to be part of a larger network to engage with other hospitals throughout the country,” says Allan Tunkel, M.D., chair of the department of medicine. “And that dialogue benefits us as well, as we learn about any ideas they may have for improving care.”
For more information on heart-failure treatment at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 888-SBHS-123 (888-724-7123).
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found in other institutions. “What happened just then is a perfect example,” he says. “Dr. Borao was in the middle of fixing a paraesophogeal hernia, in which part or all of the stomach bulges up through the diaphragm and into the chest. In that situation, there is a potential risk of injury to the esophagus or stomach during repair of the hernia. So he called me to go in with an endoscope [a thin tube with a light and a video camera] and determine if a leak was present. Being in the same center, I could just run down to the O.R. and help him out.” In other settings, patients often bounce back and forth between the offices of the gastroenterologist, who does the diagnostic work and some endoscopic repairs, and the surgeon, who recommends and executes more advanced surgical procedures, says Dr. Borao. “We offer ‘one-stop shopping,’” he says. “It’s more efficient and there is minimal delay in patient management. When someone comes in, within a few days everybody is on board, plans are made and treatment GASTROENTEROLOGISTS AND SURGEONS commences. Otherwise it could take weeks.” COLLABORATE FOR BETTER PATIENT CARE Surgeons and gastroenterologists elsewhere don’t always work so closely, says Dr. Gorcey. “But Dr. Borao knows what I do best, and I know what he does best, so HOW IS TREATMENT COORDINATED AT we work together. That’s the special ingredient that Monmouth Medical Center’s Minimally Invasive Esophhelps to make our center excellent. If I can’t do someageal Gastric Surgery Center? Steven A. Gorcey, M.D., thing, he can, and vice versa.” chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, is in the midThe medical center’s team of gastroenterologists dle of explaining when he receives a phone call that and general, thoracic and pediatric makes the point crystal-clear. “Gotta run,” he says. “A “Dr. Borao and I work surgeons, along with registered nurses and registered dietitians, patient of mine is in surgery, and together. That’s the provides multidisciplinary experDr. Borao just called. He needs me special ingredient tise. “That also expedites things as to take a look.” Hours later, Dr. Gorcey that makes our center we gather more opinions for the best procedures and plans,” says finishes describing how he and excellent. If I can’t do Dr. Gorcey. Frank J. Borao, M.D., surgical “Our main purpose is to director and Monmouth’s chief something, he can, treat benign and malignant disof minimally invasive surgery, and vice versa.” eases of the esophagus and stomwork together in ways not always
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ach,” says Dr. Borao. These include cancers, hernias, acid reflux, swallowing difficulties—and obesity, which can be addressed with bariatric weight-loss surgery. Most operations are now done laparascopically—that is, with a minimally invasive approach that employs a thin, lighted tube with a video camera, introduced via small incisions. “We have the best minimally invasive equipment
in the country,” says the surgeon. “For our patients, that means shorter hospital stays, fewer complications such as infection and much less pain.” “We do things that are typically done only at the most prominent teaching hospitals, not community hospitals,” says Dr. Gorcey, summing up. “This center is something very special that Monmouth Medical Center has and others don’t.” ■
A leader in weight-loss surgery
A new approach to acid reflux
TEN YEARS AGO AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL
FOR PATIENTS WITH ACID REFLUX WHO
Center, Frank J. Borao, M.D., surgical director
don’t respond to medication or other treat-
of the Minimally Invasive Esophageal Gastric
ments, Monmouth Medical Center’s Mini-
Surgery Center and Monmouth Medical Center’s chief of minimally invasive surgery, per-
mally Invasive Esophageal Gastric Surgery Frank J. Borao, M.D.
Center now offers a new, minimally invasive
formed the first bariatric weight-loss surgery in
procedure that corrects the root cause of the
central New Jersey. In the decade since, he has
condition: an anatomic defect at the junction
helped make Monmouth the first choice for
between the esophagus and stomach.
weight-loss surgery in the region.
It’s called EsophyX (pronounced ee-
Back then, gastric bypass was the only
so-FIX), explains Steven A. Gorcey, M.D.,
procedure available. Now he can also offer lap-
chief of the medical center’s division of gastro-
band surgery and revisional surgery to improve
enterology. And it involves sending an endo-
previous operations. And lately he has been
scope (a thin lighted tube with a video
offering a new procedure called sleeve gastrec-
Steven A. Gorcey, M.D.
tomy, in which he removes a large part of the
camera) through the mouth along with a surgical instrument that is used to stitch together
stomach while leaving the natural junctures at the
openings smaller than 1 centimeter and thereby tighten
esophagus and intestines intact. “It’s a hybrid between
the juncture. Clinical studies show that two years
bypass and lap-band surgery,” he says. “You don’t
following the procedure, 85 percent of patients are
need to reconstruct the intestine, and there is no for-
still heartburn-free and 79 percent are still off daily
eign body inserted to close off the stomach as in a lap-
medications.
band approach. If the patient is uncomfortable having
“This is another option for patients who aren’t
a band inside and is also afraid of reconstruction, this
responding to other treatments,” says Dr. Gorcey.
is right in the middle. And the results are very similar.”
“And you don’t have to go to New York or Philadel-
The overall bariatric program is successful, he says,
phia for it—we’re doing it right here.”
because of its dedicated multidisciplinary team approach and the ongoing support programs it offers. “It’s not just the surgery and that’s it,” he says. “We follow you for life. I still see patients I operated on 10 years ago.”
To find out more about weight-loss surgery and the treatment of illnesses involving the digestive system at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 888-SBHS123 (888-724-7123).
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Link dists treat. It’s no wonder: Those other body parts are single joints between two bones, while the foot and ankle are a complicated structure containing 28 different bones and 35 distinct joints. “They make up a very precise and specialized piece of anatomy,” Dr. Green says. “It has taken close to 30 million years of evolution to perfect the function of getting us from point A to point B.” “And yet, the ankle is a much smaller weight-bearing joint than the hip or knee,” says Lance A. Markbreiter, M.D., who has been doing foot and ankle surgery at Monmouth for 16 years. “Its surface area is less than one-tenth that of the knee, but it must handle the same pressures and forces as the knee. That’s why it’s more prone to injury.” Until recently, though, the ankle was something of a poor stepchild in orthopedic care. “Very few orthopedic surgeons specialize in the foot and ankle,” says Glenn Gabisan, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and assistant program director of foot and ankle surgery. “When I started here six years ago, there was only one other foot and TODAY’S ORTHOPEDISTS OFFER ankle surgeon in Monmouth County. But that number has really jumped in the last five years.” A WORLD OF NEW TREATMENTS These specialists are now able to provide surgical FOR FOOT AND ANKLE PROBLEMS treatments, many of them done arthroscopically, that were unheard of just a few years ago. “There is a lot of TALK ABOUT IRONY. ARON M. GREEN, M.D., new research going on right now in ankle replacement, orthopedic surgeon, had just finished his fellowship in cartilage restoration and other techniques, especially to foot and ankle surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in help younger patients,” Dr. Gabisan says. And as techPennsylvania and began his work as a practicing surgeon nologies such as stop-motion filming have given us a at Monmouth Medical Center. “My first month on the better understanding of how the job, I badly sprained my ankle runfoot and ankle function, says Dr. ning on an unfamiliar trail,” he “We’re finally Green, “we are finally at a point says with a laugh. “It swelled to the where we can do the kinds of prosize of a grapefruit. I knew they’d at a point where we cedures we’ve done in the hip and abuse me at work mercilessly.” can do the kinds of knee for the past 40 years.” Dr. Green’s was one of There are four main causes procedures we’ve done more than 2,300 ankle sprains that of foot and ankle problems, says take place each day in the U.S. in the hip and knee Dr. Markbreiter: (1) trauma damWhile knee, hip and shoulder for the past 40 years.” age caused by injury or accident, problems get more press, ankle (2) issues such as bunions and and foot injuries are actually the —Aron M. Green, M.D. neuromas (pinched nerves) that most common problem orthope-
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develop from improper footwear, (3) congenital abnormalities like flat feet and (4) general wear-and-tear problems such as tendonitis. Surgery, of course, is always the last option. The first line of defense can be as simple as changing footwear—“Spiked stiletto heels are not the best choice, if you ask foot specialists,” says Dr. Green—or using orthotic devices. Injections of anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy and avoiding activities that may be causing the problem can also be effective treatments. “But if conservative approaches fail, there are many surgical options available,” says Dr. Markbreiter. “Advances in arthroscopic cameras and fiber-optic monitors now allow us to see inside these small joints with great ease. Recovery is more pleasant and rapid, and patients can return to normal activity much more quickly.” Joint-replacement surgery for the foot and ankle has also improved in the Aron M. Green, M.D. past decade, says Dr. Markbreiter, who performed Monmouth’s first ankle replacement in 1996. “There are now three different ankle replacement units approved in the U.S.” But they haven’t reached the point yet where they can be used in younger, active patients. “Replacement is usually done in an older population no longer involved in sports,” he says. “It allows for pain-free walking, but it’s still Glenn Gabisan, M.D. not right for the active person.” Still, younger people and athletes can take advantage of arthroscopy for many foot and ankle problems, says Dr. Gabison. “We use it to remove scar tissue that impinges between the bones or loose cartilage that can cause pain or clicking, just as we do in the knee.” All these advances put foot and Lance A. Markbreiter, M.D. ankle care miles ahead of where it was a decade ago, all three surgeons say. But prevention remains the best medicine. Even Dr. Green knows that. His ankle sprain healed without surgery, but he’s learned his lesson. “No more running on trails for me,” he says with a smile. “I’m sticking to flat roads.” ■
Preventing and treating foot and ankle injuries
PREVENTION
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Wear the correct shoes for your particular activity, and lace them up completely.
❑ Make sure the shoe fits your foot shape: flat, arched, etc.
❑ Stretch your Achilles tendons before activity. ❑ Consider a prophylactic foot/ankle brace, avail-
able at most drug stores, before athletic activities.
TREATMENT The most common injury is a foot or ankle sprain:
❑ “RICE”:
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Restrict your activity and get off your foot/ankle. Place a plastic bag of ice wrapped in a towel on the injured area in a 20-minute-on, 40-minute-off cycle. Lightly wrap an Ace bandage around the area, taking care not to pull it too tight. Elevate the foot/ankle higher than your waist to reduce swelling and pain.
❑ If you cannot bear weight or take more than a
couple of steps the next day, or if a sprain has not improved after seven days, see a doctor.
Source: Monmouth Medical Center orthopedic specialists.
For more information on the treatment of foot and ankle problems at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 888-SBHS-123 (888-724-7123).
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IF YOU’RE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER, you want the finest medical services and the most tested expertise. You want the specialists who treat you to communicate with each other about what’s best. Fortunately, that’s the way it is at Monmouth Medical Center’s Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center. The center is led by a breast surgeon and a radiologist, working together. Surgeon Debra Camal, M.D., is its new medical director, and Jorge G. Pardes, M.D., is the new director of breast imaging. Dr. Camal has been on staff at Monmouth since 1998, while Dr. Pardes arrived this January, but both agree that their close working relationship helps to make the center effective. “We’re on the same wavelength when it comes to what’s necessary for patients with suspicious findings,” says Dr. Pardes. Agrees Dr. Camal: “In breast health, no one can act alone. I can’t do my job without strong imaging sup-
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port to do breast imaging evaluation and image-guided needle biopsies. It’s better for the patient when we all communicate, and here at the center we consult often.” The breast radiology team also includes three new specially trained breast imagers: Yasmeen Shariff, M.D.; Cynthia Barone, M.D.; and Ilona Hertz, M.D. There are also two certified advanced breast health nurse practitioners, two radiation oncologists, six breast surgeons, four medical oncologists, a specialized breast pathology program, a certified genetic counselor and an advanced practice navigation team to help each patient through the sometimes confusing maze of treatment options. “We also conduct a multidisciplinary tumor board weekly to discuss every case,” says Shirley Hwang, administrative director of the Leon Hess Cancer Center. “Decisions are not made by a surgeon or oncologist alone. Doctors from all relevant disciplines see the case presented and we gather opinions, achieve consensus and send recommendations to the patient’s referring physician.” The center is the only one of its kind in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and to be certified by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers, Hwang says. “Patients come here not just for screening or diagnostic work,” she says. “We take them from these steps through treatment and into our long-term survivorship program, all under one roof.” As medical director, Dr. Camal hopes to make the center still more efficient. “We’re working to minimize the time each step takes, from quicker registration to quicker turnaround for mammograms and needle biopsies to quicker appointments with a surgeon,” she says. “I will do whatever I can to help the whole system work better right from the front door.” Her other goal is to spread the word about her center’s capabilities. “I am from New York, but I believe we have all necessary breast-cancer services right here,” she says. “Women shouldn’t feel they have to go into the city if they are diagnosed with breast cancer. All the right people with the right skills are here to take care of you, now and for years to come.” ■ To learn more or to schedule a mammogram at Monmouth Medical Center’s Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center, visit www.monmouthwilentz breastcenter.com or call 732-923-7700.
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Can lung cancer sometimes be detected early? A NEW PROGRAM TRACKS GROWTHS IN THE
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LUNG CANCER IS THE DEADLIEST OF diseases, killing more men and women in the United States than any other form of cancer. And unlike breast, colon or prostate cancers, it has no recommended screening test that can identify lesions early enough to improve survival and reduce mortality. Lung tumors sometimes show up on CT [computed tomography] scans that are taken for other reasons, but so do so many other irregularities that it isn’t practical to screen everyone regularly for the disease. There is, however, the next best thing: helping doctors keep close tabs on small lesions or nodules when they are identified by CT scans. These nodules are typically discovered as small shadows, 90 percent of which result from non-cancer-related causes such as infections, pneumonia, pulmonary abscesses, lung cysts or vascular abnormalities. To ease patients’ anxiety about such incidental findings—and to treat potential lung cancers at an early stage—Monmouth Medical Center has just started a Lung Nodule Program to follow patients with these growths. “We are the first hospital in New Jersey that has formalized a multidisciplinary program to follow up on patients who present with lung nodules,” says Shirley Hwang, administrative director of the medical center’s Leon Hess Cancer Center. “We follow the lung nodule guidelines of the American College of Radiology, and we’ve formalized and developed software to follow the patients, provide education and help them understand the importance of continued surveillance.” Launched in June, the program is under the medical direction of board-certified pulmonologist Douglas Livornese, M.D. Portia Lagmay-Fuentes, a nurse practitioner, helped develop the protocols and runs the day-today operations. “When a patient is referred into the program, we
monitor him or her closely, making it our responsibility to track these nodules,” says Lagmay-Fuentes. “And we keep the patient’s primary care physician informed with updated reports and verbal communication.” If necessary, follow-up CT scans are performed. Usually, close surveillance is required for up to two years. In some cases, based on the size of the nodule and the patient’s medical history, a multidisciplinary team of radiologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and oncologists meets to decide what to do for a particular patient. “These meetings get all the important groups in one room to look at these unique cases,” says Dr. Livornese. “It’s like a think tank for making decisions on what’s best for that patient.” None of this is drastically new, Lagmay-Fuentes says. What is new is the use of a systematic approach to closely monitoring patients and ordering follow-up CT scans as national guidelines suggest they’re needed. Says Hwang: “By providing individual clinical visits and follow-up surveillance CT scans, we avoid unnecessary CT exposure, eliminate unnecessary surgeries and identify lung-cancer lesions at an early stage for a greater chance of cure.” “We will be relentless in getting patients to follow up on these screenings,” says Dr. Livornese. “Private practices aren’t geared up to do that. We are.” ■ For more information on the Lung Nodule Program at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 888-SBHS-123 (888-724-7123). MONMOUTH
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DOCTORS KNOW THEY’RE DOING WELL with a new technique when they’re asked to teach it to other doctors. And that’s the case on a very large scale with TomoTherapy, an advanced radiation system Monmouth Medical Center introduced to Monmouth and Ocean counties in April 2008. The hospital’s Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology quickly became so proficient with the technology that, just over a year later, the system’s developer, TomoTherapy Inc., selected Monmouth to be its international training center. Four times a year, Monmouth hosts a threeday program to teach up to five radiation oncologists
“In the programs we’ve hosted so far, we’ve trained physicians from Turkey, Taiwan, Canada and across the U.S.” Mitchell Weiss, M.D.
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how to use the system, says Mitchell Weiss, M.D., chair of the medical center’s Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology. “For the two programs we’ve hosted so far, we have had a very diverse group,” says Dr. Weiss. “We’ve trained physicians from Turkey, Taiwan, Canada and across the U.S.” What makes TomoTherapy special is that it combines a computed tomography (CT) scan with the radiation delivery unit. “This allows for image-guided radiation therapy,” Dr. Weiss says. “It lets us see the tumor site just seconds before we radiate it. That ensures that we are accurately targeting the tumor and can deliver the maximum amount of radiation to it while minimizing exposure to healthy surrounding tissue.” That’s particularly useful in treating tumors in sensitive areas, such as the prostate, brain, head and neck, he says, but the system can be used on any form of cancer. Such accurate targeting also allows radiation oncologists to repeat treatments in an area that has already been treated with radiation. “That was not an option in the past,” he says. Monmouth was approached to become the training center after hosting a “users’ symposium” in conjunction with the company in April 2009. “We had about 100 doctors and physicists attending that event,” Dr. Weiss says. “The company told us then they were looking to start an international training center.” They looked at three other sites as well, but chose Monmouth in the summer of 2009. In addition, the Madison, Wisconsin–based firm tapped Dr. Weiss to be one of five doctors in the United States to sit on the North American TomoTherapy Steering Committee. That group is in charge of organizing the annual national meeting and setting its agenda. Both of these designations are feathers in the cap of Monmouth’s Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology. “It’s very unusual for a community-based program like ours to be chosen for things like this,” says Dr. Weiss. “They usually go to larger academic institutions. These honors demonstrate our continued excellence in the field.” ■ To find out more about TomoTherapy at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 888-SBHS-123 (888724-7123).
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Ultra-safe RADIATION KNOW THE RISKS—AND BENEFITS—
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RADIATION IS ONE OF MODERN MEDICINE’S wonders. Used as a diagnostic tool to identify or assess illness or as a therapy to destroy malignant cells, it helps save lives. But like most medical treatments, radiation has its dangers. If it isn’t applied correctly, it can be harmful or even fatal, as a few deeply troubling media accounts in recent years have shown. Fortunately, Monmouth Medical Center has a full-time radiation safety officer dedicated to making sure diagnostic procedures involving radiation are performed under conditions of optimal safety. He is Thomas Piccoli, chief imaging physicist. The use of radiation is growing. The average lifetime dose of diagnostic radiation that Americans receive has increased sevenfold since 1980, the New York Times has reported. In the face of this trend, Piccoli says his job brings two mandates: “One, don’t discourage the use of radiation if the benefit outweighs risk. And two, make sure the public and the physicians who order scans are knowledgeable about those benefits and risks.” He worries that patients with an understandable concern about radiation’s possible misuse may decline procedures that are safe and would be helpful in their care. And he knows it can be a challenge to keep abreast of the rapidly changing technologies in radiology. “It’s everyone’s responsibility to understand the alternatives so that diagnostic procedures can be ordered that cause the least radiation exposure with the highest image quality,” says Piccoli. For example, the information provided by a computed tomography (CT) scan of the lungs sometimes can be obtained just as well with a ventilation/perfusion lung scan—often called a “V/Q” scan—which creates an image of the circulation of both air and blood within a patient’s lungs with about one-fifth as much radiation. To educate both patients and doctors, Piccoli is creating informational brochures on radiology procedures and distributing them to physician offices throughout the region. He’s also posting helpful information on the medical center’s website.
“Our goal in the Radiology Department is to acquire the best image quality with the smallest radiation dose,” Piccoli says. “Our full accreditation and 10 years of perfect state inspections suggest that we’re achieving that goal.” ■
How to get the safest scans Four quick questions can help you make sure you’re getting the safest possible diagnostic radiology procedure, says Thomas Piccoli, Monmouth Medical Center’s chief imaging physicist and radiation safety officer: ASK A DOCTOR WHO PRESCRIBES A SCAN:
• “Could a lower-dosage technology provide the same information as the imaging you suggest?” (If the physician isn’t sure, ask him or her to consult a radiologist.) ASK YOUR IMAGING FACILITY:
• “Is your equipment accredited through the American College of Radiology?” (“I wouldn’t want any procedure done on equipment that isn’t accredited,” says Piccoli. You can also find a list of accredited facilities at the ACR website, www.acr.org.)
• “Is there a medical physicist on site or consulting?” (“If not, the machines may not have been checked for proper calibrations,” says Piccoli.) • “When did the state last inspect the
facility?” (“Anything over a year is too long,” says the physicist.)
To schedule an imaging exam at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 732-923-6800. To obtain more information, visit www.mmcradiology.com.
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Intensive care for troubled minds IN TREATING MENTAL ILLNESS, A NEW PROGRAM FITS IN BETWEEN HOSPITALIZATION AND WEEKLY THERAPY
THESE DAYS, IF YOU SUFFER FROM A SERIOUS mental or emotional illness, you’re most likely either hospitalized or going to weekly sessions with a therapist or doctor. Common sense suggests that there’s a level of need in between these two situations, and IOPs—intensive outpatient programs— have stepped in to fill it. This February, Monmouth Medical Center launched its own version, the Pavilion IOP, which provides 31⁄2 hours of therapy three times a week to help patients get their bearings—in many cases making rehospitalization unnecessary. “Monmouth’s program is for patients Jorge Cagide with mental illness who don’t require hospitalization, but do need comprehensive care,” says Jorge Cagide, administrative director of Monmouth’s Behavioral Health Service. As Stephen Theccanat, M.D., chair of Monmouth’s Department of Psychiatry, explains, today’s health care cost pressures make IOPs a timely innovation. Insurers are shortening covered hospital stays, and many patients with Stephen M. mental or emotional illnesses find themselves Theccanat, M.D released from the hospital still needing a high level of care. The once-a-week visits provided by traditional outpatient programs sometimes aren’t enough for them as they struggle to find the right mix of medication and counseling support they need to function. 36
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“In the past, patients would stay in the hospital 30 days or more,” says Dr. Theccanat. “Now it’s just five to seven days. Then they find themselves waiting for outpatient care.” It’s no surprise that many of them wind up back in the hospital a short time later. But the IOP helps make such rehospitalization unnecessary in many cases. That means it’s good for patients and for society’s bottom line. The Pavilion IOP now serves about 30 eligible patients. It provides care for all types of mental illness, including major depression (that lasting longer than four weeks that is not related to a traumatic occurrence such as job loss or a spouse’s death), bipolar illness, schizophrenia, anxiety and co-occurring substance use disorders. A team consisting of a psychiatrist, a nurse, social workers and administrators provides support for the program, located in the Alexander Pavilion. “We offer an array of services, including individual, group and family therapy and medication reviews,” says Cagide. Therapy sessions cover mental health education, overall wellness and recovery, family issues, substance abuse and whatever else may be a contributor to the illness. “It’s like an acute cardiac rehab center, but for psychiatric patients,” says Dr. Theccanat, who does the initial evaluation of each patient, sets the course of treatment and meets with patients weekly to manage their medications. The short-term program lasts six to 10 weeks, and then the patients are referred to the Pollak Outpatient Clinic at Monmouth Medical Center or similar programs in the community. “We want people stable enough to prevent rehospitalization,” he says. “When they are better, they can move into a regular outpatient program.” Dr. Theccanat hopes to add staff so that the program can eventually handle up to 50 patients. “I think it’s already making a huge difference,” he says. “Our inpatient units are pleased to have a place to discharge patients safely. Patients are glad to be able to see doctors more often and be treated in a more acute manner. And the IOP also benefits our psychiatric screening service, providing a place to refer those who may not need to be hospitalized but do need a high level of care.” ■ For more information on the Pavilion Intensive Outpatient Program at Monmouth Medical Center, call 732-923-6749. Anyone may come in for a mental health assessment without a referral.
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Helping patients comes first CHARLES J. MATTINA, M.D. CHARLES J. MATTINA, M.D., ATTENDED New York University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry, and then went on to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree at its School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Cornell Hospital System North Shore University Hospital–Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, is certified in nuclear cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Mattina joined the staff of Monmouth Medical Center in 1989, and is active in the teaching program for medical students and staff. He is a past recipient of the “Teacher of the Year Award,” awarded by the medical staff. He is a partner with Monmouth Cardiology Associates, practicing invasive and noninvasive cardiology. Now serving as medical director of Monmouth Medical Center’s Heart Failure Program, Dr. Mattina hopes to bring the wide range of services and expertise that Monmouth Medical Center has to offer to patients in need. “Treating heart failure effectively takes a great deal of time and effort,” he says, “and this program is designed to supplement the care of the patient’s primary physician through a multidisciplinary approach, including at-home nursing care. Among our goals are to make the patients feel better and help them have a better quality of life.”
UROGYNECOLOGIST
CARDIOLOGIST
FOR THIS MEDICAL “M & M,” JOB SATISFACTIONS ARE MANY
MARTIN P. MICHALEWSKI, M.D. MARTIN P. MICHALEWSKI, M.D., A UROGYNEcologist, recently joined Monmouth Medical Center after relocating from South Florida to the Jersey Shore. He has an impressive list of credentials in his work with robotic and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. He helped pioneer many urogynecological laparoscopic procedures, which have improved the quality of life for many women. Further, Dr. Michalewski received the achievement award by the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons distinguishing him as a top laparoscopic surgeon. He serves as proctor, consultant and lecturer for major surgical companies, teaching other surgeons minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Michalewski graduated from Medical University of Gdansk, Poland, where he also trained and worked as attending urogynecologist. Following his early-1990s arrival in the U.S., Dr. Michalewski studied, trained and worked at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, New York State Institute for Basic Research on Staten Island; he continued his training at Saint Vincent Medical Center, Staten Island, and New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Queens. For the past several years he served as director of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery for South Florida Women’s Health Associates. “The field of urogynecology and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery really evolved in the early 2000s,” he says. “In the past, women were expected to live with these problems. But now women live longer and are more active, and they deserve to maintain a high quality of life.” Dr. Michalewski lives in Monmouth with his wife and 4-year-old son. He enjoys sports and reading, but mostly playing with his son. ■ M O N M O U T H H E A LT H & L I F E
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by Kristin Colella, Diane Szulecki and Jenny Connell
THE BEST OF
MONMOUTH THE WINNERS OF OUR SECOND ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS!
THE OLD AND THE NEW, THE FAMILIAR AND the up-and-coming—they happily intermingle in this, our second annual Best of Monmouth awards. While many of the tried-and-true favorites that won last year’s contest were back on top this go-around, we were happy to see a crop of new names also get their chance at glory. And we’re pleased to present them all for your enjoyment at The Best of Monmouth Summer Festival, our can’t-miss party and expo, where you, our readers, can sample all sorts of tasty treats served up by our winners! This year’s bash—set for Monday, June 28, at Branches in West Long Branch—promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s inaugural celebration. We’ll see you there, honoring all of Monmouth’s bests!
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TASTY TREATS Sink your teeth into these delectable edibles
BURGERS Barnacle Bill’s (1 First Street, Rumson, 732-747-8396; www.barnaclebillsrumson.com) Expect noisy crowds, peanut shell–strewn floors and fingerlickin’ pub grub at this lively eatery on the Navesink. For the second year you’ve crowned its burgers as the best around, and it’s easy to see why: Each flame-grilled 10-ounce patty is made fresh with ground beef delivered to the restaurant daily, stuffed in a Kaiser roll and either smothered with mushrooms and onion sauce or topped with American, cheddar,
CALAMARI Gaetano’s (10 Wallace Street, Red Bank, 732-741-1321; www.gaetanosredbank.com) Marinated for 24 hours and fried to perfection, the succulent calamari at Gaetano’s comes in two varieties. For a safe bet, order the traditional, served with a side of marinara sauce.
Swiss or mozzarella.
More daring? Try the calamari calabrese, tossed in a spicy Mediterranean caponata sauce with a side of flatbread brushed with pesto oil.
CANNOLI LaRosa’s Pastry Shop (79 East Newman Springs Road, Shrewsbury, 732-842-4324; www.ecannoli.com) LaRosa’s
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER RYMWID, WWW.PETERRYMWID.COM.
crafts this tubular ricotta-filled treat in a
CHEESECAKE
SMOOTHIES
The Cheesecake Factory
Twisted Tree Café (609 Cookman
(Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route
Avenue, Asbury Park, 732-775-2633;
9, Freehold, 732-462-6544; www.the
www.twistedtreecafe.com) Enjoy
cheesecakefactory.com) The over-
this spot’s 16 flavor-packed smooth-
sized entrées may be tempting, but
ies. Favorites include “Gone Nutz,”
save room for dessert! This popular
(bananas, nuts, flaxseed,
dozen tantalizing flavors, including regular,
chain cranks out more than 30 vari-
oats, almond milk)
chocolate, peanut butter, raspberry mousse
eties of its namesake treat, including
and “Rain Forest”
and chocolate mousse. We also have a soft
peanut butter cup fudge ripple,
(bananas, blue-
spot for the vanilla ice cream cannoli on a
chocolate-chip cookie dough and the
berries, acai, granola
hot summer day. What could be sweeter?
new mango key lime cheesecake.
and apple juice).
CANDY, CHOCOLATE, DESSERT Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe (1100 Route 35, Middletown, 732-796-0115; www.suzisweet shoppe.com) From licorice and lollipops to chocolate-covered Oreos and truffles, Suzi’s has been satisfying Monmouth’s sweet tooth since 1998. Owners Susan and Stan Hordych sell 100 varieties of homemade confections, including fresh-dipped strawberries, chocolate-covered pretzels and 10 flavors of kettle-made fudge (think maple walnut, rocky road and dulce de leche). The shop also offers a selection of sugar-free sweets. continued M O N M O U T H H E A LT H & L I F E
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TASTY TREATS Sink your teeth into these delectable edibles DIM SUM
CHILI
Crown Palace (1283 Route 35,
Twisted Tree Café (609 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, 732-775-
Middletown, 732-615-9888 • 8 North
2633; www.twistedtreecafe.com) While the restaurant won’t
Main Street, Marlboro, 732-780-8882;
divulge “secret” ingredients, readers agree its hearty
www.crownpalacerestaurant.com)
bowl of vegan three-bean chili is the best
Head to this Chinese eatery on week-
around. For extra flavor, get yours topped with
ends and holidays between 11 a.m.
regular or nondairy cheese.
and 3 p.m. for its delicious dim sum— small portions of appetizers, snacks and pastries made with beef, pork, chicken, seafood or veggies. With 80 varieties to try (steamed pork dumplings, pan-fried turnip cake, mango pudding), we suspect you’ll be back more than once.
FRENCH FRIES Five Guys (4220 Route 9, Howell, 732364-6805 • 2301 Route 66, Ocean Township, 732-493-0505 • 357 Route 9, Manalapan, 732972-6666 • 747 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, 732530-1203 • 470 Route 35, Middletown, 732-7411777; www.fiveguys.com) Available in regular or Cajun-style, all are hand-cut daily on the premises.
ICE CREAM
PASTRY
COOKIES, CUPCAKES
Il Pavone Gelateria & Caffe (531 Cookman
LaRosa’s Pastry Shop (79 East
Il Pavone Gelateria & Caffe (531
Avenue, Store #2, Asbury Park, 732-455-3373;
Newman Springs Road,
Cookman Avenue, Store #2, Asbury
Shrewsbury, 732-842-4324;
Park, 732-455-3373; www.ilpavone
www.ecannoli.com) The fourth
gelato.com) While you’ll find all your
generation in a long line of
standard cookie flavors (chocolate
bakers, brothers Sal and Peter
chip, oatmeal raisin) at Il Pavone,
www.ilpavonegelato.com) While Il Pavone doesn’t serve traditional ice cream, you voted it No. 1 for its creamy homemade gelato. To get recipes just right, co-owners Tricia Blair and
LaRosa continue their family’s
owner Tricia Blair tells us customers
Anthony Gordon studied
tradition with the authentic
rave about the Italian biscotti, avail-
under a real gelato expert
Italian treats whipped up from scratch. Popular choices
ly makes more than 60
include napoleons,
flavors, including chocolate, cannoli and Zuppa Inglese, which features pound cake soaked in Grand Marnier.
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able in varieties such as rocky road, mint chocolate and cranberry
cannolis and genuine
almond. Also a
sfogliatelle—a lobster
crowd pleaser: the
tail–shaped pastry with sweet ricotta filling.
shop’s selection of 25 stuffed cupcakes.
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in Italy. The shop current-
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PIZZA
RIBS
Pete & Elda’s (96 Woodland Avenue,
Salt Creek Grille (4 Bingham Avenue,
Neptune City, 732-774-6010; www.pete
Rumson, 732-933-9272; www.saltcreek
andeldas.com) Locals don’t mind wait-
grille.com) The secret to Salt Creek Grille’s
ing on long lines for Peta & Elda’s
amazingly tender, flavorful baby-back ribs?
famous thin-crust, brick-oven pizza,
Meat that is slow-roasted for 12 hours,
made with the restaurant’s own home-
brushed with a homemade barbecue sauce and
made dough and tomato sauce.
grilled on mesquite wood. Also try the braised short ribs, which are finished with caramelized balsamic red onions and a cabernet demi glace.
While the “plain” suits many just fine, others enjoy sprinkling theirs with toppings such as pepperoni, meatballs, onions and anchovies.
SUSHI Taka (632 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, 732-775-1020; www.taka apnj.com) Choices, choices! This hip BYO keeps sushi lovers coming back for more with 30-plus types of tasty rolls. Get creative with the “Crab Apple” (California roll topped with
PIE Delicious Orchards (320 Route 34, Colts Neck, 732-462-1989; www.delicious orchardsnj.com) Originally an apple and peach orchard a century ago, this delightful country market offers 14 varieties of delicious 9-inch pies. Though apple remains the best seller, customers also love blueberry, pumpkin, cherry and coconut custard.
crab and apple salad) and the “Ocean” (tuna, salmon and scallions with soy paper), or stick to the basics with favorites like avocado-cucumber and shrimp tempura.
MOZZARELLA Sickles Market (1 Harrison Avenue, Little Silver, 732-741-9563; www.sickles market.com) Purchase mozzarella smoked, rolled in prosciutto and salami or shaped in bite-size pearls
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at this specialty food market.
COFFEE, CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO Il Pavone Gelateria & Caffe (9531 Cookman Avenue, Store #2, Asbury Park, 732-455-3373; www.ilpavonegelato.com) This charming café brews up a storm of coffees and creative specialty drinks. Choose from among four types of regular coffees and 25 varieties of cappuccinos and lattes, including vanilla hazelnut, peppermint and chocolate raspberry. Need more of a jolt? Try a macchiato or single or double espresso.
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DINING OUT Best local gems for all your dining occasions BRUNCH SPOT: TIE
OUTDOOR DINING
Turning Point (496 Prospect Avenue, Little
Klein’s (708 River Road, Belmar,
Silver, 732-224-8718 • 2132 Route 35,
732-681-1177; www.kleins
Holmdel, 732-615-9000 • 55 Route 9,
fish.com) Perch under an
Manalapan, 732-577-9050 • 92
umbrella beside the Shark River
Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, 732-
Inlet and enjoy the super-fresh
923-1104; www.theturning
seafood at this casual dockside
point.biz) These eateries also
retreat. The full menu includes a
won your pick for best
raw bar plus steak, chicken and
breakfast spot.
pasta dishes. Just don’t rush
Salt Creek Grille (4 Bingham
through your meal—order a liba-
Avenue, Rumson, 732-933-9272;
tion from the full-service bar
www.saltcreekgrille.com) Stop by
(perhaps a coconut mojito or a
on Sundays, when Salt Creek serves
creamsicle martini) and relish
a bountiful champagne brunch buffet.
the seaside breeze.
DINER
DELI
Americana Diner (1160 Route 35,
Brennan’s Delicatessen
Shrewsbury, 732-542-1658;
(70 Monmouth Road,
www.americanadiner.net) This Art
Oakhurst, 732-229-8890 •
Deco–style diner’s sweeping menu
44 West River Road,
answers all of your ’round-the-clock
Rumson, 732-530-0302)
yens. A Mexican wrap with Cajun
With omelets, salads, 26
chicken, cheddar and rice for lunch?
types of sandwiches,
Fresh-made chocolate mousse
plus dessert, Brennan’s
cheesecake for dessert? A gyro
puts the “deli” in deli-
omelet at midnight? You can order
cious. Have a craving but
up any of these—plus innumerable
short on time? Brennan’s
other eggs, waffles, sandwiches,
Oakhurst spot offers
entrées and dessert options—at this
online ordering for pick-
popular spot. Got the kids in tow?
up or delivery.
Tykes under 12 can order from the children’s menu, which includes a
HEALTHY EATERY
drink, plus ice cream or Jell-O with
Twisted Tree Café (609 Cookman Avenue,
lunch and dinner selections.
Asbury Park, 732-775-2633; www.twisted treecafe.com) Nutritious choices abound at the Twisted Tree Café, which makes all of its sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, salads and desserts fresh in-house with organic and allnatural ingredients. Menu highlights include
mus with onions, tomatoes, lettuce and sprouts on a wrap or homemade bread) and a variety of vegan cupcakes made with soy milk and potato starch.
Fins (120 Main Street, Bradley Beach, 732-8978600; www.finsusa.com) Treat the family without breaking your budget at this fun, alwayssummery grill. As colorful as Fins’ décor is its menu, branded “Tropicali”—southern Californian cuisine with Latin, Asian and tropical island influences. Choose from a venerable variety of burritos, salads, wraps, tacos and enchiladas, or stop in and try one of the many smoothies. Popular picks include the “Jersey Girl” (strawberry, peach and passion fruit juice) and the “Mango Island Blast” (mango, mixed berries, coconut and lime juice).
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ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
CHEF
Nicholas (160 Route 35, Red
Plaza, 9th Avenue and Main Street,
Bank, 732-345-9977;
Belmar, 732-280-7501; www.brandl
www.restaurantnicholas.com)
restaurant.com) “I love knowing
A dimly lit dining room, warmed
that my days are never going to be
by a blown-glass chandelier, sets
the same,” says Johnson & Wales
the stage for an amorous
graduate Chris Brandl, owner of his
evening. But it’s the elegant,
namesake Belmar restaurant (also
creative concoctions that truly
your pick for best BYOB). Indulge in
set our hearts aflutter. Lamb
Kobe burgers with truffle mayo;
tartare, fluke sashimi, braised
“Lazy Lobster,” with asparagus
“pulled” suckling pig—all so
risotto and vanilla bean butter;
tasty you’ll surely want to share.
or crispy duck with a fennel and
Chris Brandl (Brandl, 703 Belmar
cherry compote. Add a side of the foie gras du jour for $14. RUNNER-UP: Nicholas Harary (Nicholas, 160 Route 35, Red Bank, 732-345-9977; www.restaurant nicholas.com)
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Gaetano’s (10 Wallace Street, Red Bank,
Doris & Ed’s (348 Shore Drive, Highlands, 732-872-1565;
732-741-1321; www.gaetanosredbank.com)
www.dorisandeds.com) Elegantly tasteful preparations—
Let the irresistible aroma of authentic
think butter-poached Maine lobster, coconut-braised
Italian cuisine lead you into Gaetano’s, a
mahi-mahi, olive-oil poached Alaskan halibut—
relaxed trattoria serving a variety of regional
make this beloved spot a seafood lover’s escape.
dishes. From homemade pastas to chicken
A summertime favorite is the soft-shell crab
and meat entrées to fresh brick-oven pizza
BLT: crabmeat, pepper brioche, arugula mayon-
and Italian desserts, you can watch your
naise, Jersey tomato and pancetta.
meal cooked before your very eyes from the
of the trade? Gaetano’s offers Italian cook-
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
NEW AMERICAN RESTAURANT
ing classes for adults and kids.
Juanito’s (159 Monmouth
Fromagerie (26 Ridge Road, Rum-
Street, Red Bank, 732-747-9118)
son, 732-842-8088; www.fromagerie
Ever the popular spot, this laid-
restaurant.com) Foodies rave about
back BYO is full of genuine Mex-
celebrity chef David Burke’s artful
ican fare. Even larger than its
offerings, from Kung Pao Surf & Turf
menu are its generous portions.
(Maine lobster, hangar steak, rice
Nibble chips and salsa, then
noodles and Asian spices) to seared
choose from standards like que-
duck breast with foie gras corn torte
sadillas and chimichangas, or opt
and peach marmalade.
for a specialty such as the Platillo
RUNNER-UP: Nicholas (160 Route
Chicano—chicken breast and
35, Red Bank, 732-345-9977;
shrimp with a hot chipotle sauce.
www.restaurantnicholas.com)
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BEST OF
DINING OUT Best local gems for all your dining occasions TACOS
GREEK RESTAURANT
Surf Taco (1003 Main Street,
It’s Greek to Me (2128 Route 35,
Belmar, 732-681-3001 • 94 Brighton
Holmdel, 732-275-0036 • Pier
Avenue, Long Branch, 732-229-7873
Village, 44 Centennial Drive, Long
• 121 Parker Avenue, Manasquan,
Branch, 732-571-0222; www.its
732-223-7757; www.surftaco.com)
greektome.com) Longing for
The Surf Taco menu offers tradi-
lamb? Mooning over mousaka?
tional dishes, plus those with a
Look no further—It’s Greek to Me
seaside twist: think blackened
serves up all the necessary noshes
mahi-mahi and coconut-mango
for a big fat Greek feast. The casual,
shrimp tacos, or the “famous” Surf
moderately priced franchise also
Taco (battered cod topped with pico
offers well-stuffed pitas and
de gallo, cilantro sauce and lime).
Greek-style pizzas.
INDIAN RESTAURANT
TAPAS: TIE
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EATERY
Langosta Lounge (1000 Ocean
Il Pavone Gelateria & Caffe (531 Cookman
Neelam Exotic Indian
Avenue, Asbury Park; 732-455-
Avenue, Store #2, Asbury Park, 732-455-3373;
Cuisine (1060 Route 35,
3275; www.langostalounge.com)—
www.ilpavonegelato.com) Take the whole clan to
Middletown, 732-671-8900)
also your pick for best margarita.
this cozy café featuring Italian tunes, indoor/
This local gem serves up
Vivas Restaurant (801 8th
outdoor seating and a menu of yummy baked
authentic Indian fare with
Avenue, Belmar, 732-681-1213;
goods, coffees, soups, sandwiches—and, of
flair. Whether you’re a newbie
www.vivasrestaurant.com).
course, 60 flavors of homemade gelato. Il Pavone
trying to discern what you like
RUNNERS-UP: Watermark
also hosts children’s birthday parties, in which
best or a seasoned enthusiast
(800 Ocean Avenue, Asbury
little ones learn to make their own gelato and
hungry for a good deal, stop by
Park, 732-455-3447;
then indulge in their creations.
Neelam between 11:30 a.m.
www.watermarkap.com)
and 2:30 p.m. for the excellent
Jamian’s (79 Monmouth Street,
lunchtime buffet.
Red Bank, 732-747-8050; www.jamiansfood.com)
THAI RESTAURANT
STEAK HOUSE: TIE
Siam Garden (2 Bridge Ave-
Brennen’s Steak House (62
nue, Red Bank, 732-224-1233;
West Sylvania Avenue, Neptune
www.siamgardenrestaurant.
City, 732-774-5040; www.brennens
com) Filled to brimming with
steakhouse.com) The New York
exotic décor, Siam Garden also
strip is by far the best seller, but
serves up authentic Thai
you can’t go wrong with any of
dishes—we love the Pad Thai
the choice cuts served at this
Kai Hor (fried noodles, mixed
convivial eatery.
with shrimp or chicken in an
Salt Creek Grille (4 Bingham
egg wrap) and the
the 6-ounce filet mignon to the
breast, veg-
14-ounce New York strip, each
peanuts).
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www.saltcreekgrille.com) From
curry of chicken
gies and
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tender piece of meat is hand-cut and seasoned to perfection.
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ON THE TOWN A stellar selection of nighttime spots BEER SELECTION Basil T’s Brewery & Italian Grill (183 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, 732-8425990; www.BasilT.com) Anyone can serve up a Sam or a Stella—but only at this cozy hot spot can you find the handcrafted beers made by Basil T’s own awardwinning brewer. From a refreshing wheat brew to a hearty stout with a coffee-flavored twist, there’s an option for every mood. For something a little different, ask your sever about the eatery’s current seasonal brew.
WINE LIST SPORTS HANGOUT
Salt Creek Grille (4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson,
The Globe Hotel (20 East Front Street, Red Bank,
732-933-9272; www.saltcreekgrille.com) Choose from
732-842-5572) Sports fans flock to this popular bar
more than 100 bottles from around the world, or 32
and restaurant, which shows all major sporting
every bottle is half price on Sundays and Mondays,
also enjoy $2 domestic pints during weekday happy
and glasses are half price on Wednesdays and during
hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
happy hour, weekdays from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
SINGLES SCENE
IRISH PUB
Bar Anticipation (703-5 16th Avenue, Lake Como, 732-681-7422; www.bar-a.com) Any spot with an outdoor “shot wheel” is sure to encourage plenty of single socializing. But
Dublin House Restaurant & Pub (30 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, 732-747-6699; www.dublin houseredbank.com) The sprawling front patio comes alive in warm weather, as locals gather
that’s just one aspect of this indoor/
to enjoy a friendly pint (or two). Inside, the
outdoor bar, which draws big crowds during
newly renovated historic building offers an
beach season. Highlights include DJs, live bands, drink specials—and plenty of spirited patrons eager to mix and mingle.
MARTINIS Salt Creek Grille (4 Bingham
extra dash of the Emerald Isle, with fish and chips just an order away and soccer always playing on the bar TV.
COSMOS: TIE Red (3 Broad Street, Red Bank, 732-741-3232;
Avenue, Rumson, 732-933-9272;
www.rednj.com) The New York City ambiance shaken
www.saltcreekgrille.com) The good
with exceptional cocktails makes Red a local favorite.
news: You can try this beloved cocktail
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varietals by the glass. An added incentive: Nearly
events on 13 high-definition flat-screen TVs. You can
Our pick? The “Posmo,” a blend of Ketel One, white cran-
in a host of fun flavors, including the
berry juice, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur and Cointreau.
White Chocolate (Stoli vanilla, white
Salt Creek Grille (4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson,
Godiva, white cream de cacao and
732-933-9272; www.saltcreekgrille.com) Choose your
Bailey’s) and the graham cracker–
vodka, then get your cosmo shaken or served “up” by
rimmed Key Lime Pie. The better
Salt Creek’s attentive bartenders. Watching your pen-
news: You can sip your choice for $2 off
nies? Stop by during happy hour—weekdays from
on Thursdays, part of the Grille’s
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.—for $2 off all cosmos, plus compli-
“Martini Madness.”
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RETAIL THERAPY From bargains to splurges, this roundup of retailers can’t be beat BOUTIQUE, GIFT SHOP
Treat your feet sweet at these popular shops.
Anna Soirée (Towne
Aerosoles (The Grove at Shrewsbury, 597
Center, 2005 Route 35,
Route 35, Shrewsbury, 732-842-2696 • 2150
Oakhurst, 732-686-9570;
Route 35, Sea Girt, 732-681-1693;
www.annasoiree.com) To call
www.aerosoles.com); Clarks (Freehold
Nicole Chambers’ 1,800-
Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9, Freehold, 732-
square-foot Oakhurst bou-
294-8600 • The Grove at Shrewsbury, 597
tique “charming” hardly does
Route 35, Shrewsbury, 732-842-6776;
it justice. A welcome relief
www.clarks.com); CoCo Parì (270 Norwood
from cookie-cutter mall
Avenue, Deal, 732-517-1227 • 17 Broad
shops, this spot is filled with
Street, Red Bank, 732-212-8111; www.coco
all things sweet and unique,
pari.com); Footnotes (280 Norwood
from lotions and potions to
Avenue, Deal, 732-531-9734; www.foot
hand-painted picture frames
notesonline.com); Garmany (121 Broad
to puzzles, candles, perfumes
Street, Red Bank, 732-576-8500; www.gar
and personalized note
many.com); Lord & Taylor (Monmouth
cards. But retail is only half the story at Anna Soirée, which is also a full-service wedding and event-planning business.
INDEPENDENT BOOK SHOP
SHOE STORE: TIE
Mall, Routes 35 and 36, Eatontown, 732-544-8300 • Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9, Freehold, 732308-1400; www.lordand taylor.com)
HEALTH-FOOD STORE
Paperback Exchange (703 ⁄2 9th
Dean’s Natural Food Market (1119 Route 35, Ocean, 732-517-1515 • 490 Broad
Avenue, Belmar, 732-681-6829;
Street, Shrewsbury, 732-842-8686; www.deansnaturalfoodmarket.com) From certi-
www.apaperbackexchange.com)
fied organic fruits and veggies to soy yogurt, all-natural beef and hearty prepared
Need a good read? Stop by this
foods, all of Dean’s offerings are minimally processed and free of additives, dyes
Belmar bookshop, stocked exclu-
and preservatives. For an extra boost, order a freshly made juice, smoothie or
sively with used paperbacks sold
protein shake at the organic juice bar.
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by customers in exchange for store credit. Nothing in the store costs more than $5, and during
PET BOUTIQUE
the last week of every month,
Asbury Bark (611 Cook-
when the shop offers special deals
man Avenue, Asbury Park,
on select genres, some tomes sell
732-775-4801; www.asbury
for as little as 10 cents!
bark.com) Purchase doggie life jackets, pet-sized sports
all-natural and organic treats at this adorable animal lover’s haven. Most items are for dogs and cats, and you can feel free to take your furry friend shopping with you.
Bottle King (1050 Route 35, Middletown, 732-615-2400; www.bottleking.com) The setting might be spare, but the selection and steals are stellar at this discount alcohol megastore, with an abundance of offerings from France, New Zealand, Spain and Chile, among other locales. The shop also sells all manner of wine accessories, including decanters, glasses and corkscrews.
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GOURMET CHEESE SHOP Cheese on Main (53 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, 732775-1530) Cheese lovers, rejoice! Gourmet options abound at this tiny Ocean Grove shop—some favorites include French Cantalet, Le Marechal from Switzerland and Majorero from Spain. About 90 percent of selections are imported from Europe and most are cut right off the wheel. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Owner Susan Morris can place a special order on your behalf.
BUTCHER Drew’s Market (2407 Route 71, Spring Lake Heights, 732-974-9399; www.drewsmarket.com) Stock up on Boar’s Head cold cuts, turkey London broil and a variety of gourmet meats, poultry and pork at this full-service butcher, which also peddles homemade prepared foods and fresh Italian bread.
ENTERTAIN ME HIGH SCHOOL BAND Long Branch High School (404 Indiana Avenue, Long Branch, 732-229-7300; www.long branch.k12.nj.us) When not entertaining fans at Long Branch High School football games, this spirited group of about 70 youngsters performs in six competitions each year. The band has racked up a slew of awards in recent years, including the United States Scholastic Band Association’s marching band championship. Catch the group’s field show at the high school next fall, where it will be performing Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba.
GOURMET SHOP, PRODUCE STAND
KIDS’ PARTY SPOT
Sickles Market (1 Harrison Avenue, Little
Ricky’s Candy, Cones and Chaos (86 Broad Street, Red
Silver, 732-741-9563; www.sicklesmarket.com)
Bank, 732-842-4637; www.rickysofredbank.com) Any age
This family-run emporium sells an abundance
is welcome at Ricky’s party room—and trust us, there’s
of fruits and veggies—many locally grown and
plenty of sweet fun to be had! Birthday guys and gals can
some, such as the raspberries and blackberries,
choose to make their own sundaes, play a trivia game, do
grown on Sickles’ own 15 acres of farmland.
arts and crafts, watch a balloon artist, smack a piñata and
Also check out the shop’s many gourmet offer-
more. One of our favorite activities? Making the “candy
ings, including Godiva chocolates, Stonewall
sushi”—a Twinkie wrapped in a Rice Krispie Treat and Fruit
Kitchen jams and cake mixes, D’Artagnan meats
Rollup, all topped with Swedish Fish. Sweet-tooth heaven!
and couscous imported from Tunisia. ■ M O N M O U T H H E A LT H & L I F E
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GREEN-THUMBED LOCALS SHOW OFF THEIR LUSH OUTDOOR SPACES—AND OFFER TIPS
“Nothing is more the child of art than a garden,” said Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. With a hefty assist from Mother Nature, each garden possesses a unique, ethereal beauty—and Monmouth boasts a wealth of private plots bursting with inspiration. Read on for an inside look at three, plus helpful tips from the locals who tend them:
ELEGANT ESCAPE COURTESY OF BELIZA ANN FURMAN
“I love the privacy and refuge my garden provides,” says Rumson homeowner Beliza Ann Furman. “When not relaxing near my pond-like swimming pool and waterfall, I enjoy sitting in my formal parterre, which features roses and a stone dining set. When I’m there, I don’t have a worry in the world.” Tip: “Always find out the mature dimensions of a plant before you purchase it, and be wise about placement. For example, if you plant a brand-new tree that’s only 2 feet tall right next to your home, but it eventually grows to 20 feet, it may prevent you from seeing out your window.” continued
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A TOUCH OF COLOR “While the river birch trees are my husband’s favorite part, I love our red and white Landscapes in Colts Neck. “Red is such a vibrant color and gives off a lot of energy, and the white provides a beautiful contrast. I think the flowers really enliven the entire garden.” Tip: “When planting ornamental flowers, make sure you water them regularly during the first three or four weeks until their roots are established. I suggest watering daily in warm weather, and every other day in moderate temperatures. Also, consider watering at night to reduce evaporation.”
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impatiens,” says Howell resident Adriana Rocco of her garden, designed by “Just”
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY OASIS “My garden features a lot of greenery, colorful flowers and little paths that my grandchildren enjoy running around, but one of the things I enjoy most is a pergola with roses blooming on it and a hammock underneath,” says Leigh Sorensen, owner of Rumsonbased Leigh Sorensen, Landscape Design, of her own Rumson garden. “My grandchildren like to play on the hammock and my husband sometimes takes a nap there.” Tip: “Learn about new eco-friendly ways to care for your garden. For instance, create a compost heap out of organic matter such as leaves and grass clippings to keep soil
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Glorious Food
The power of POLENTA
Grilled polenta with shrimp and escarole Serves 4
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons for drizzling 4 cloves garlic, chopped ⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste 1
2 14-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained ⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano 1
1 pound peeled cooked shrimp (31–35 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed if desired 6 cups thinly sliced escarole (about 1 small head) or spinach 1 16-ounce tube prepared plain polenta, sliced into 8 rounds 8 oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped (optional)
• Preheat grill to high. • Place 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until juicy, about 3 minutes. Stir in
THIS VERSATILE CORNMEAL TREAT BRINGS A TOUCH OF ITALY TO MANY A DELICIOUS DISH
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escarole is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm. • Oil the grill rack. Grill polenta slices until hot and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. • Divide the sauce among four shallow bowls or plates. Top with the polenta slices, sprinkle with olives (if using) and drizzle each serving with 1⁄2 teaspoon oil. Serve immediately.
Nutritional facts,
per serving
293 calories • 8 grams fat • 32 grams protein • 4 grams fiber • 634 milligrams sodium
involves slowly pouring the cornmeal into boiling water and stirring continuously until it reaches a thick consistency. From that point, the polenta can either be served from the pot or left to firm and cook further on the grill or in the frying pan. It’s a good-news food for not just a full tummy but a flat one, too: Polenta is low in fat and high in iron, vitamin B-6 and zinc—a rare comfort food that isn’t uncomfortably guilt-inducing. ■
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IS POLENTA ONE OF THOSE FOODS YOU’VE heard about but don’t really know? Have no fear; it’s not mysterious. Polenta is cooked cornmeal—a longstanding comfort food of northern Italian origin that may even predate the invention of bread. Its soft, grainy texture and subtle flavor make it a perfect accompaniment for meat, fish, veggies, stews, sauces and ragouts. And it can be prepared in a number of ways: soft and creamy (often likened to grits), grilled and sliced, baked, fried or gratinéed. No wonder the mellow European standard is gaining popularity in America’s home kitchens as well as on its restaurant menus. Soldiers of the Roman Preparing polenta from “scratch” Empire regularly using regular cornmeal is one option; the consumed polenta, food can also be bought premade in a tube then known as or in dry packaged form and in a variety of pulmentum. grinds to suit different tastes. Cooking
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a few starters to our meal. Up first: a Louisiana crab cake served atop avocado slices and mixed greens. Fried to a crunchy golden brown, the thin crust cracked open to reveal a lovely mound of crabmeat. A drizzle of creamy rémoulade added a spicy, peppery bite that was perfectly offset by the buttery avocado. Even better were Clementine’s scallops—delectable, juicy, broiled just right and topped with Dijon mustard and bacon. “You’ve got to try this,” the menu asserted about the dish—and we have to agree. Tasty but not a must-try was our first entrée, the Cajun rib-eye. Light seasoning gave it a slight Creole flair—but frankly, we wouldn’t have minded a bit more bite. Still, its medium-rare preparation was spot on. Surprisingly, the accompanying garlic mashed potatoes were a rather bland disappointment. Luckily, an extra side order—the corn maque choux—had flavor in spades. The traditional Louisiana dish featured a mix of corn, peppers, onions and seasonings, all stewed together into a savory bliss. The jambalaya, a special that night, affirmed that seafood is the way to go at Clementine’s. The hearty rice preparation came topped with generous servings each of shrimp, crawfish and fried oysters. Chunks of spicy andouille sausage added a nice kick without being overpowering, but it was the dish’s shellfish that really shined—all of it large, plump, juicy and allNEW ORLEANS IS KNOWN FOR ITS OFFaround excellent. kilter fun, so any homage to that great city better be full Hoping for similar brilliance with dessert, we of flair and flavor. Happily, that’s just what you get at ordered the bread pudding, described as the secret recipe of Clementine’s Café—a slightly formal, somewhat zany, the chef ’s grandma. Talk about comfort food! The dish feawholly tasty Avon-by-the-Sea spot tured chunks of bread studded with that serves up good food with a hefty raisins and covered in a nice whisky C L E M E N T I N E ’ S CA F É side of charm. cream sauce, then drizzled with caramel. 306 Main Street, Avon-byOnce upon a time, the eatery But while this was good, it was the lovely the-Sea; 732-988-7979; also had “and Collectables” tacked to gelato that really sated our sweet teeth. www.clementinescafellc.com the end of its name—and it’s little We chose a special flavor: chocolate Hours wonder why: Everywhere you turn infused with Earl Grey. The bergamot of Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, there’s something to examine. the tea paired perfectly with the dense 5–9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Porcelain plates, large-scale portraits chocolate, and we had no trouble finish5–10 p.m. and knickknacks adorn dark red ing the three generous scoops. What you should know walls offset by low lighting; you can It’s these delightful twists that • Entrées range from $19 to $34 even purchase a bauble from one of make us eager to try Clemetine’s again, • Major credit cards accepted two trinket cases up front. Still, the to uncover what other bright spots are • BYO menu held even more eye-catching lurking amid this eatery’s cheerful • Reservations recommended pleasures, and we quickly decided on Cajun charm. ■
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where TO EAT If you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishmentin Monmouth County (or nearby) that will satisfy it. Turn to this listing next time you want a wonderful meal out.
A S B U R Y PA R K BISTRO OLÉ Latin-infused Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 230 Main St., Asbury Park · 732-897-0048 BRICKWALL TAVERN AND DINING ROOM American fare featuring a variety of steaks and salads. Major credit cards accepted. · 522 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park · 732-774-1264
SAND BAR RESTAURANT Seafood and American cuisine. House specialty: blackened · 201 Union Ln., Brielle · 732-528-7750
AVENUE Combining French and American traditions. Major credit cards accepted. · 23 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch · 732-759-2900
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GREEN MEADOWS RESTAURANT Continental cuisine featuring 1954 Steak. MC accepted. · 270 Route 34 South, Colts Neck · 732-431-8755
MAHOGANY GRILLE Creative grill cuisine, steaks and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 142 Main St., Manasquan · 732-292-1300
mahi mahi bites. Major credit cards accepted.
CARMINE’S Italian favorites: Pasta, pizza and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 162
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Main St., Asbury Park · 732-774-2222
RAVEN & THE PEACH International fare featuring steak. Major credit cards accepted. · 740 River Rd., Fair Haven · 732-747-4666
JIMMY’S Italian cuisine featuring dishes like chicken scarpariello. Major credit cards accepted. · 1405 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park · 732-774-5051 LANGOSTA LOUNGE Vacation-inspired cuisine
CAFÉ COLORÉ Unique Italian eatery. Try Veal Roberto. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted.
Mediterranean cuisine and cocktail lounge. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park · 732-988-0123
RED BANK
TAKA Stylish Japanese eatery. MC/V/AMEX
BIENVENUE Classic French cuisine featuring duck. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 7 East Front St., Red Bank · 732-936-0640
accepted. · 632 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park · 732-775-1020
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B AY H E A D GRENVILLE HOTEL & RESTAURANT American & French cuisine. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 345 Main Ave., Bay Head · 732-892-3100
BELFORD BELFORD BISTRO New American cuisine. Major credit cards accepted. · 870 Main St., Belford · 732-495-8151
BELMAR KLEIN’S Fresh fish, raw bar and sushi. Major credit cards accepted. · 708 River Rd., Belmar · 732-681-1177 MATISSE Ocean-front restaurant and catering. V/MC/AMEX accepted. · 1301 Ocean Ave., Belmar · 732-681-7680
· 3333 Rt. 9 North, Freehold · 732-462-2233 METROPOLITAN CAFÉ American cuisine with a Pacific Rim flair. · 8 East Main St., Freehold · 732-780-9400
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DUE AMICI Northern Italian with 10 nightly specials. Major credit cards accepted. · 420 Higgins Ave., Brielle · 732-528-0666
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GAETANO’S Regional Italian Cuisine, featuring homemade pasta, ravioli, seafood, veal and chicken dishes. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 10 Wallace St., Red Bank · 732-741-1321 NICHOLAS New American cuisine featuring signature braised suckling pig. Major credit cards accepted. · 160 Rt. 35 South, Red Bank · 732-345-9977
BAY AVENUE TRATTORIA Delightful Italian fare in a casual setting. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 122 Bay Ave., Highlands · 732-872-9800
RED American menu featuring seafood, sushi and steak. Major credit cards accepted. · 3 Broad St., Red Bank · 732-741-3232
CHILANGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 272 Bay Ave., Highlands · 732708-0505
TEAK Stylish restaurant featuring many flavors. Major credit cards accepted. · 64 Monmouth St., Red Bank · 732-747-5775
DORIS & ED’S Contemporary American fare featuring seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 348 Shore Dr., Highlands · 732-872-1565
KEYPORT DREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajuninfluenced fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 58 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-739-9219 TRINITY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Inspired American fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 84 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-888-1998
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SALLEE TEE’S GRILLE Pasta, seafood and burgers. Major credit cards accepted. · 33 West St., Monmouth Beach · 732-834-8999
MIKE AND NELLIE’S Italian grill with entrées including prime steaks and seafood. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 1801 Hwy. 35, Oakhurst · 732-531-7251
MOONSTRUCK American/Italian/
CLEMENTINE’S CAFÉ Charming Cajun eatery. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 306 Main St., Avon-by-the-Sea · 732-988-7979
SAM VERA RESTAURANT Northern Italian fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 476 Rt. 520, Marlboro · 732-834-9889
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JULIA’S Elegant Italian and Mediterranean Dining. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 91 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands · 732-872-1007
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RAY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND MARKET Fresh seafood selection. No credit cards accepted. · 123–125 Markham Pl., Little Silver · 732-758-8166
VIA 45 Intimate Italian eatery. Major credit cards accepted. · 45 Broad St., Red Bank · 732450-9945
RUMSON SALT CREEK GRILLE American cuisine and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 4 Bingham Ave., Rumson · 732-933-9272
SEA BRIGHT MCLOONE’S RIVERSIDE New American cuisine featuring large lobsters. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 816 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright · 732-842-2894 THE QUAY Steak and seafood dishes with a location directly on the waterfront. MC/V/ AMEX accepted. · 280 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright · 732-741-7755
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SCARBOROUGH FAIR Eclectic American fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 1414 Meeting House Rd., Sea Girt · 732-223-6658
SHREWSBURY SAN REMO Italian cuisine. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 37 East Newman Spring Rd., Shrewsbury · 732-345-8200
SPRING LAKE BLACK TRUMPET New American cuisine featuring fresh seafood. BYO. MC/V/DC accepted. · 7 Atlantic Ave., Spring Lake · 732-449-4700 WHISPERS Modern American cuisine featuring seafood. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake · 732-974-9755 �
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WHERE TO EAT BY CUISINE AMERICAN: Belford Bistro, Belford • Black Trumpet, Spring Lake • Brickwall Tavern and Dining Room, Asbury Park • Doris & Ed’s, Highlands • Drew’s Bayshore Bistro, Keyport • Mahogany Grille, Manasquan • Mcloone’s Riverside, Sea Bright • Matisse, Belmar • Metropolitan Café, Freehold • Nicholas, Red Bank • Red, Red Bank • Sallee Tee’s Grille, Monmouth Beach • Salt Creek Grille, Rumson • Scarborough Fair, Sea Girt • Trinity Restaurant and Lounge, Keyport • Whispers, Spring Lake ASIAN: Taka, Asbury Park CONTINENTAL: Green Meadows Restaurant, Colts Neck • Raven & the Peach, Fair Haven FRENCH: Avenue, Long Branch • Bienvenue, Red Bank •
Grenville Hotel & Restaurant, Bay Head
ITALIAN: Bay Avenue Trattoria, Highlands • Café Coloré, Freehold • Carmine’s, Asbury Park • Due Amici, Brielle • Geatano’s, Red Bank • Fratello’s Restaurant, Sea Girt • Jimmy’s, Asbury Park • Mike and Nellie’s, Pakhurst •
Sam Vera Restaurant, Marlboro • San Remo,
Shrewsbury• Via 45, Red Bank MEXICAN: Chilangos Mexican Restaurant, Highlands MULTI-ETHNIC: Bistro Olé, Asbury Park • Clementine’s, Lounge, Asbury Park • Teak, Red Bank • Moonstruck,
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Be THERE JUNE June 2 through June 6—
Witness the meeting of Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, as imagined by actor, comic and writer Steve Martin. The Two Rivers Theater Company brings his play PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE to the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater in Red Bank, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets: $24 to $59. Call 732-345-1400 or visit www.trtc.org for more information.
JEFF BECK June 15—Listen to the multiple-Grammy-winning guitarist as he promotes his album Emotion & Commotion—his first album release in seven years— at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, 8 p.m. Tickets: $50 to $175. Call
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June 12 and 13—Enjoy fresh catches, wine, music, kids’ activities and more at the 24th annual NEW JERSEY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL at Silver Lake Park (5th and Ocean avenues) in Belmar. Call 732-681-3700 or visit www.bel mar.com for more information. June 19—Immerse yourself in a
brilliant culture while attending the 2010 CANCER BALL: GATEWAY TO INDIA at the beautiful Riverwind Estate in Middletown, to benefit the American Cancer Society. The evening, which begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 12:30 a.m., will include gourmet dining, dancing, silent and live auctions, all under an array of elaborately decorated tents. Individual tickets are $500; sponsorships range from
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$2,500 to $100,000. Call 732-7588259 or visit www.cancerball.org for more information. June 26—Chow down at the 2010 INTERNATIONAL FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon to 7 p.m. at West Front Street between Broad & Beers streets in Keyport. The event will feature plenty of live entertainment, plus imported beers and American, Italian, Mexican, Carribean and Greek fare. Call 732-739-5138 or visit www.keyportonline.com for more information.
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June 26—Laugh along with
members of the CAPITOL STEPS as they bring their satiric songs
and skits to the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, 8 p.m. Tickets: $45 for adults, $43 for seniors, $25 for children and students. Call 732-502-0600 or visit www.algonquinarts.com for more information. Through June 27—Check out ART ON PAPER and marvel at a
multitude of paper-based works, including etchings, collages, sculptures and more. The juried exhibition is on display at the Monmouth Museum, at Brookdale Community College. Admission: $7 per person, FREE for children under 2 and museum members. Call 732-7472266 or visit www.monmouth museum.org for more information.
JERSEY SHORE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL FREE
June 5 and 6— Beat the heat with some cool jazz tunes at
Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, noon to 8 p.m. each day. With three stages of simultaneous music, food and craft vendors, and horseracing, there’s something to amuse everyone. Call 732-933-1984 or visit www.jsjbf.org for more information. continued
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July 3—Stay up late for July’s
FIRST SATURDAY in Asbury Park,
in which shops and restaurants stay open past regular hours, allowing guests to browse and eat while enjoying live entertainment. Free trolley rides and a chance to win a $500 gift basket will also be offered. Call 732775-7676 or visit www.asbury parkchamber.com for more information. July 29 through August 7—Take in TWELFTH NIGHT,
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Shakespeare’s classic comedic tale of mistaken identities and lovestruck madness, as presented by the Shakespeare in the Park Company of Spring Lake. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at Divine Park in Spring Lake. Call 732-449-0577 or visit www.springlake.org or www.shakespearebythesea.net for more information. July 31—Celebrate the return
of LILITH FAIR, the beloved late’90s all-female concert tour, when the revival arrives at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Among the artists scheduled to appear at the
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festival are founder Sarah McLachlan, the Indigo Girls, Sara Bareilles, Jill Hennessy and Cat Power. Tickets: $37.75 to $133.25. Call 732-203-2500 or visit www.lilithfair.com for more information. July 31—Discover some hid-
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SAINT PATRICK’S DAY IN JULY July 11—Get a little extra luck o’ the Irish at this celebra-
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Monmouth Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; fax 201-782-5319; e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received four months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.
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Park’s Show Field in Howell, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also be sure to visit some of the historic homes and shoppes in the Historic Village. Admission: $1 for adults, FREE for children under 12 ($5 parking fee). Call 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org for more information. (Rain date: August 1) ■
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What’s HAPPENING C H I L D B I R T H P R E PA R AT I O N / PA R E N T I N G Programs are held at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch. To register, call 732-9236990 unless otherwise noted. One-Day Preparation for Childbirth Childbirth June 13, July 18, August 15, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $179/ couple (includes breakfast and lunch). Two-Day Preparation for Childbirth (two-session program) July 10 and 17, August 7 and 14, September 11 and 18, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $150/couple (includes continental breakfast). Preparation for Childbirth (five-session program) June 29, July 6, 13, 20 and 27; August 10, 17, 24, 31 and September 7; 7:30–9:30 p.m. $125/couple. Two-Day Marvelous Multiples August 1 and 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For those expecting twins, triplets or more. $150/couple (includes continental breakfast). Eisenberg Family Center Tours June 27, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22, 1:30 p.m. Free. (No children under 14 years old.) Baby Fair June 10, 7–9 p.m. Free. For parents-to-be and those considering starting a family, featuring Eisenberg Family Center tours, refreshments, gifts. To register, call 1-888-SBHS-123, then choose prompt #4. (No children under 14 years old.) Make Room for Baby June 19, July 24, August 21, 10–11 a.m. For siblings ages 3 to 5. $40/family. Becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister July 31, 10–11:30 a.m. For siblings age 6 and older. $40/family. Childbirth Update/VBAC July 7, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Refresher program including information on vaginal birth after cesarean. $40/couple. Baby Care Basics (two-session program) June 19 and 26, 12–2 p.m., July 8 and 15, 7:30–9:30 p.m. $80/couple. Breastfeeding August 5, 7–9:30 p.m. $50/couple. Cesarean Birth Education June 16, August 18, 7:30–9:30 p.m. $40/couple. Grandparents Program July 12, 7–9 p.m. $30/person, $40/couple. Parenting Young Children Through S.T.E.P. (fivesession program) September 22, 29, October 6, 13 and 20, 7–9 p.m. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting from infancy to age 6. $75/person or $100/couple. The Happiest Baby on the Block June 17, September 2, 7:30–9:30 p.m., $40/couple (includes DVD and Soothing Sounds CD, a $40 retail value). Learn an extraordinary approach to keeping your baby happy based on Dr. Harvey Karp’s best-selling book. Adoptive Parenting Private, two-session programs conveniently scheduled to accommodate your needs. $150/couple. Gestational Diabetes Education Program Onesession class for women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Convenient appointments available; call the Center for Diabetes Education at 732-923-5025. Fee required. 62
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