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FREEMay 2013Vol 2 • no 4

Where it’s happening!NJ’s Premier Dining & Entertainment Guide

Restaurant Profiles

Sports Bars

Pro Team Schedules

Local Band/Artist Profiles

Mixologist-of-the-Month

Dining Guide

Broadway Shows

Comic Relief

Happy Hours

Local Entertainment Listings

Concerts & Theater

AC EntertainmentSpecial Feature:

NJ Public Golf Courses

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Casual Dining with a View & LIVE Entertainment Offering:Tiki Bar •Sushi Bar • Raw Bar • Shrimp Bar • Beach Bar On-Site Catering for all Occasions

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BAND SCHEDULES

TIKI BAR • SEA BREEZE RESTAURANT • BEACH CLUB

Dr. Cheeko Saturday & Sunday 12:30pm – 7pm5/4, 5/5, 5/11, 5/12, 5/18, 5/19, 5/25

5/26, 5/27

Mike DaltonFriday 2:00pm – 6pm5/24, 5/31

Sat. 5/4 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmSun. 5/5 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmFri. 5/10 Ready In 10 9pm - 1:15amSat. 5/11 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmSat. 5/11 Push 9pm - 1:15amSun. 5/12 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmThurs. 5/16 Sensational Soul Cruisers 9:30pm - 12:30amFri. 5/17 Overload 9pm - 1:15amSat. 5/18 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmSat. 5/18 Sideways 8pm - 11:30pmSun. 5/19 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmThurs. 5/23 Sensational Soul Cruisers 9:30pm - 12:30amSat. 5/25 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmSun. 5/26 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmMon. 5/27 Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm - 7pmThurs. 5/30 Sensational Soul Cruisers 9:30pm - 12:30amFri. 5/31 Wedding Crashers 9pm - 1:15am

5/24 Jo Bonanno & Godsons 10am – 2pm

Big Bang Baby 9pm – 1:15am

5/25 Johnny Drama 9pm – 1:15am

5/26 New Power Soul 9pm – 1:15am

5/27 Don’t Call Me Francis 7pm – 11pm

Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 12Spend Mothers Day at the Jersey Shore

SPECIAL MOTHERS DAY MENU Make Your Reservations Early

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Letter to Our Readers

Now that the weather has finally warmed up, outdoor activities are on our minds more and more. One such activity (some call it a sport) is golf, and New Jersey

offers an abundance of courses, both public and private. In this issue our writers offer you a description of 10 of the state’s top public courses plus a listing of some of the most popular local courses open to all. Enjoy the read then “hit ‘em straight.”

Want to dine in the metropolitan atmosphere of a fine NYC restaurant without facing the expense of traveling to the “Big Apple?” Visit Chris Michael’s in Wood-

bridge. This month’s featured Venue of Distinction is a combination steakhouse, lounge-style nightclub and sports bar offering virtually everything to satisfy your palate’s desire.

Naturally, we attempt in each monthly issue to educate our readers on the sub-jects of libation servers and musical performers. In this issue our writers intro-

duce you to Jess Bilof, a veteran mixologist with two priorities in her life: her fam-ily and her job. This single mom handles both with passion and devotion. Then we present funktion 11, a highly diverse, multi-talented musical group that combines the dominant percussion and horn sounds of the past with the words and lyrics of today’s music.

For your “comic relief,” our writers queried a Jersey Shore “original,” Chris Covert. Chris has worked as a stand-up comic throughout the Central NJ area since he

graduated from school. He actually credits detention in school (or as he calls it “8th period”) for igniting his career. “It’s where I refined my material” he says. Take a few minutes to read the interview with Chris.

Dining, entertainment, friendly people, libations, timely information, it’s all here in this month’s issue to help enhance your leisure time. We hope you enjoy the

“read.” Then, go out and have fun.

Bob Byrne,, Publisher

Sports Bars & Quiz ................................................................ Page 6

Pro Sports Schedules .......................................................... Page 8

Venue of Distinction: Chris Michael’s .......................... Page 12

Band Profile: function 11 ...................................................Page 14

Mixologist-of-the-Month ................................................. Page 16

Main Feature: NJ’s Public Golf Courses ....................... Page 18

Catering ................................................................................ Page 20

BYO Restaurants ................................................................. Page 22

Two on the Aisle ................................................................. Page 24

Comic Relief ......................................................................... Page 26

Dining Pleasures ................................................................ Page 28

Happy Hours ........................................................................ Page 30

Where it’s happening! ....................................................... Page 31

Concerts & Theater ............................................................. Page 32

Plugged into AC ................................................................. Page 33

The Last Word ...................................................................... Page 34

PublisherBob [email protected]

EditorLisa Schofield

.Graphics & DesignDaria Kenny

Advertising Sales732-995-1714

Contributing WritersClare Marie CelanoSteve OrtliebTim Kolupanowich

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

Red Bank, New Jersey(732) 212-1700

Tommy’s Oakhurst 2105 Highway 35

Oakhurst, New Jersey(732) 695-6010

Tommy’s Brick515 Route 70

Brick, New Jersey(732) 262-5180

Tommy’s Paramus700 Paramus Park

Paramus, New Jersey(201) 261-1380

Happy HoursMon – Thurs 4pm – 7pm

Fridays 4pm – 7pm & 10pm – closeSat. & Sun ALL Day

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

Italian Chopped Salad * Caesar Salad * Personal Pies ($1 per topping) * Personal Calzones ($1 per topping) * Coal Oven Roasted Wings

½ off All Drafts * $4 House Wine * $4 Well Drinks

Weekly Bar SpecialsHalf Price

Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday

Tommy’s Full Service Catering Menu & To Go Menu Available

www.TommysCoalFiredPizza.Com

Wine Martinis Sangria Beer & Wings

Pizza Done Right

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ABERDEENCourt Jester 732-566-6674Prime 34 732-441-9663

ASBURY PARKCabana Club 732-988-4500

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDSTwin Light Taphouse 732-872-1345

BELMAR507 Main 732-681-6301Boathouse 732-681-5221Connolly Station 732-280-2220

BRICKBrickhouse 732-279-3743Buffalo Wild Wings 732-475-7645River Rock 732-840-1110Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180

BRIELLESandBar 732-528-7750Simko’s 732-528-9989

CLARKSBURGClarksburg Inn 732-259-2558

COLTS NECKHuddy’s 732-431-0194

EATONTOWNBogart’s 732-542-1836

EAST BRUNSWICKBrunswick Grove 732-254-0495Gusto Grill 732-651-2737Tilted Kilt 732-992-8532

EAST WINDSORBrewster’s Pub 732-448-2258City Streets 732-426-9400

FARMINGDALEMulligan’s 732-938-6166Woody’s 732-938-6404

HAZLETPark East 732-739-2002

HIGHLANDSChubby Pickle 732-872-7000Clam Hut 732-291-2526The Claddagh 732-291-0099Windansea 732-872-2266

HIGHTSTOWNTavern on the Lake 609-426-9345

HOWELLChapter House 732-462-0056Ivy League 732-370-2206

KEYPORTBlue Rock 732-583-7699McDonagh’s 732-264-0999

LAKE COMOBar A 732-681-7422PK Shamrock 732-681-3111LOCH ARBOURLakehouse 732-531-5555

LONG BRANCHJack’s 732-870-8800Draft House 732-272-1598

MANALAPANThe Sycamore Grill 732-792-7722

MANASQUANLeggett’s 732-223-3951O’Neill’s 732-526-5666

MARLBOROFireside Grill 732-780-7900Nonna’s 732-536-9050MATAWANKat Shack 732-441-1030Maloney’s Pub 732-583-4040

MIDDLETOWNMJ’s 732-918-9700

MONROERyan’s Pub & Sports Bar 732-251-1709

NEPTUNEBoston’s 732-922-0050Clancy’s Tavern 732-776-6999Headliner 732-775-6200Kelly’s 732-775-9517MJ’s 732-918-9700Sunsets 732-775-9911

OAKHURSTTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-695-6010

OLD BRIDGEBig Ed’s BBQ 732-583-2626Pine Tavern 732-727-5060

PT. PLEASANTFarrell’s 732-892-2090Frankie’s 732-892-6000Idle Hour 732-899-2102Martell’s 732-892-0131Wharfside 732-892-9100

RED BANKBrannigan’s 732-741-0224The Downtown 732-741-2828Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 732-262-5180Walt Street Pub 732-741-5936

RUMSONBarnacle Bill’s 732-747-8396Molly Maguire’s 732-530-2882

SEA BRIGHTWoody’s 732-976-1300

SEA GIRTEdgar’s 732-449-4114Harrigan’s 732-449-8228Rod’s 732-449-2020

SPRING LAKEThe Porch 732-449-5880St. Stephen’s Green 732-449-2626

TINTON FALLSApplebee’s 732-935-1158MJ’s 732-542-3131Pour House 732-842-4337

TOMS RIVERMcIntyre’s 732-349-0420Mulligan’s 732-255-3900

WALLApplebee’s 732-280-3676Four Winds 732-223-9579

WOODBRIDGEBig Shots Sports Bar 732-750-5050Chris Michael’s 732-634-5355

Test Your PGA Tour Smarts

Match the FedEx Cup winner with the year he won.

YEAR WINNER2012 Tiger Woods 2011 Brandt Snedeker2010 Bill Haas2009 Jim Furyk 2008 Tiger Woods2007 Vijay Singh

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DAILY DRINK & CHEF’S

SPECIALS!Area’s BEST pizza, burgers, & wings!

Great entrees, wraps & paninis!

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PRO SPORT SCHEDULES

MLB NY Yankees & NY Mets

See May schedules on page 10

8 May 2013

April 28 - Last day of regular season

April 29 - NHL draft drawing

April 30 - Stanley Cup Playoffs begin

May 27 to June 1Draft combine, Toronto

June 1 - Deadline for signing unsigned draft picks

June 28 - Latest possible date for Stanley Cup finals

NASCAR - Sprint Cup SeriesSun, May 5 @ 1:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at TalladegaTalladega Superspeedway

Sat, May 11 @ 6:45 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at DarlingtonDarlington Raceway

Sat, May 18 @ 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star RaceCharlotte Motor Speedway

Sat, May 18 @ 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ShowdownCharlotte Motor Speedway

Sun, May 26 @ 6:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at CharlotteCharlotte Motor Speedway Nationwide SeriesSat, May 4 @ 3:00 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at TalladegaTalladega Superspeedway

Fri, May 10 @ 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at DarlingtonDarlington Raceway

Sat, May 25 @ 2:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at CharlotteCharlotte Motor Speedway

NBA Playoffs

2013 NBA Playoffs Bracket

PGA May 2013 PGA Pro Tour ScheduleMay 2 - 5 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC

May 9 - 12 THE PLAYERS Championship TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

May 16 - 19 HP Byron Nelson Championship TPC Four Seasons Resort, Irving, TX

May 23 - 26 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Colonial CC, Ft. Worth, TX

May 30 -June 2 the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, OH

Important dates for the 2013 NHL season:

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A relaxing cross between Margaritaville and Tommy Bahama

LUNCH - Mon. - Sat. 11:30am - 3:00pmBRUNCH - Sun. 10:30am - 2:00pmDINNER (Winter Hours): KITCHEN: Sun. - Thurs. closes at 10pm; Fri & Sat 11pm BAR: Sun. - Thurs. closes at Midnight; Fri & Sat 1:30am

Everyday 2:00pm - 6:00pmFeaturing

1/2 Priced Appetizers • 16 Draft Beers •$5 Svedka Vodka Drinks$4 House Wine by the Glass • $2 Yuengling & Coors Light Pints

Relax & Enjoy watching our 10 HDTV’s

May Entertainment

Monday - $1 Sushi Night: 20% Off All Bottles of WineTuesday - Lobster NightWednesday - Ladies Night: Live Music 7pm - 10pmThursday - Prime Rib Night: Live Music 8pmFriday & Saturday - Live Music 8pm - MidnightSunday Brunch - 10:30am - 2:00pm $21.95 Adults/$10.95 Kids (10 & younger)Early Bird Specials - Sunday thru Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Have Your Next Function in Our Party Room

Overlooking the Scenic Metedeconk River

Wed. 5/01 Tomardo Thurs. 5/02 Gary PhillipsFri. 5/03 License To ChillSat. 5/04 Brue CrewWed. 5/08 TomardoThurs. 5/09 Stan SteeleFri. 5/10 Bonnie BolandSat. 5/11 Phil Engle BandWed. 5/15 TomardoThurs. 5/16 Lisa Bouchelle

Fri. 5/17 Nicole & DeniseSat. 5/18 BallyhaunisWed. 5/22 TomardoThurs. 5/23 Gary PhillipsFri. 5/24 TraxSat. 5/25 Bonnie BolandWed. 5/29 TomardoThurs. 5/30 LeftyFri. 5/31 High Tide & Vintage Johnny

732.920.8900 • 799 Rt. 70, Brick, NJ 08723www.RiverwatchRestaurantandLounge.com

SUSHI BAR

OPEN DAILY @ 4PMCome & See Our

NEW WIN

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Join Us For A Genuine Mint Julep

served in a souvenir cup, Bourbon Glazed Ham Steak

And finish with some Peaches-n-Cream Cheesecake

Blind drawings and prizes for Win * Place * Show

Win $500 Riverwatch Gift Certificate

If your horse wins Derby, Preakness & Belmont

SundayMay 5th

Cinco de Mayo

May 4th

– EnJoy – Enchiladas, Tacos &

Chicken MoleSpecial Drink Prices on

Margaritas & Mexican Beers

Daily Specials

Happy Hour

Monthly SpecialsMay 7th – National Teachers Day Teachers get a $10 gift card good for next visit

May 8th – Ladies Shopping Night (call for details)

May 12th – Mothers Day Bring Mom to Riverwatch for her Special Day - Seatings start @ 12:30pm (see website for menu) ALL Moms receive a FREE glass of Prosecco

May 15th – Peace Officers Day All Peace Officers receive a FREE dessert with dinner entrée order “We thank you for your service.”May 18th – Armed Forces Day All US Armed Forces members receive $10 off dinner entrée “We thank you for your sacrifice.” May 20th – Customer Appreciation Day A FREE T-shirt to all customers who know the Raccoon Lodge Official Club greeting !

May 27th – Memorial Day - Happy Hour ALL Day Long

Kentucky Derby


Watch ALL the Games @

May 2013Wed, May 1 @ Miami 12:40 PMFri, May 3 @ Atlanta 7:30 PMSat, May 4 @ Atlanta 7:10 PMSun, May 5 @ Atlanta 1:35 PMTue, May 7 vs White Sox 7:10 PMWed, May 8 vs White Sox 7:10 PMThu, May 9 vs Pittsburgh 7:10 PMFri, May 10 vs Pittsburgh 7:10 PMSat, May 11 vs Pittsburgh 1:10 PMSun, May 12 vs Pittsburgh 1:10 PMMon, May 13 @ St. Louis 7:05 PMTue, May 14 @ St. Louis 8:15 PMWed, May 15 @ St. Louis 8:15 PMThu, May 16 @ St. Louis 1:45 PMFri, May 17 @ Cubs 2:20 PMSat, May 18 @ Cubs 1:05 PMSun, May 19 @ Cubs 2:20 PMMon, May 20 vs Cincinnati 7:10 PMTue, May 21 vs Cincinnati 7:10 PMWed, May 22 vs Cincinnati 1:10 PMFri, May 24 vs Atlanta 7:10 PMSat, May 25 vs Atlanta 7:15 PMSun, May 26 vs Atlanta 8:00 PMMon, May 27 vs NY Yankees 7:10 PMTue, May 28 vs NY Yankees 7:10 PMWed, May 29 @ NY Yankees 7:05 PMThu, May 30 @ NY Yankees 7:05 PMFri, May 31 @ Miami 7:10 PM

Wed, May 1 vs Houston 7:05 PMFri, May 3 vs Oakland 7:05 PMSat, May 4 vs Oakland 1:05 PMSun, May 5 vs Oakland 1:05 PMTue, May 7 @ Colorado 8:40 PMWed, May 8 @ Colorado 8:40 PMThu, May 9 @ Colorado 3:10 PMFri, May 10 @ Kansas City 8:10 PMSat, May 11 @ Kansas City 7:10 PMSun, May 12 @ Kansas City 2:10 PMTue, May 14 vs Seattle 7:05 PMWed, May 15 vs Seattle 7:05 PMThu, May 16 vs Seattle 7:05 PMFri, May 17 vs Toronto 7:05 PMSat, May 18 vs Toronto 1:05 PMSun, May 19 vs Toronto 1:05 PMMon, May 20 @ Baltimore 7:05 PMTue, May 21 @ Baltimore 7:05 PMWed, May 22 @ Baltimore 7:05 PMFri, May 24 @ Tampa Bay 7:10 PMSat, May 25 @ Tampa Bay 4:10 PMSun, May 26 @ Tampa Bay 1:40 PMMon, May 27 @ NY Mets 7:10 PMTue, May 28 @ NY Mets 7:10 PMWed, May 29 vs NY Mets 7:05 PMThu, May 30 vs NY Mets 7:05 PMFri, May 31 vs Boston 7:05 PM

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Classics With a Twist Whiskey Smash $8.48

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Milagro Agave Nectar, fresh lemon juice, dash of bitters, fresh mint,

garnished with a mint sprig

Old Fashion $8.49Crown Royal, dash of bitters, orange slice, cherries

Añejo Alexander $8.49Patrón Añejo, Patrón XO Cafe, half & half, dash of nutmeg

Mint Julep $7.59Maker’s Mark Bourbon, fresh spearmint, simple syrup,

finished with a sprinkle of powdered sugar

Side Car $8.49Cognac, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, lemon juice

Whiskey Sour $7.59 Maker’s Mark Bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup,

garnished with a cherry

Frozen DrinksMaui Margarita $7.29

Milagro Silver Tequila, Island Oasis Mango,dash of sour six

Snickers $8.49Van Gogh All Naturally Infused Caramel Vodka, chocolate liqueur, amaretto, hazelnut liqueur,

with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Rum Runner $7.29A Blend of Sailor Jerry Spiced rum, blackberry liqueur,

creme de banana, orange juice

DaiquirisStrawberry and Mango

Piña Colada

Cocktail Menu

28 Draft BeersHome Team

Domestic

$3.00 Pints$4.25 23oz • $9.00 60 oz Pitchers

BudweiserBud Light

Coors LightCoors Banquet

Miller LiteMiller High Life

Pabst Blue RibbonYuengling Lager

VisitorsImported and Craft

$4.50 Pints$5.50 23oz • $13.50 60oz Pitcher

BassBlue Moon

Blue Moon SeasonalBrooklyn Brown Ale

Flying Fish ESBHeinekenGuinness

Leinenkugal SeasonalLeinenkugal Honey Weiss

Long Trail IPAMagic Hat #9

New CastlePalm

Paulaner Hefe-WissDos Equis XX LagerSam Adams Boston

Sam Adams SeasonalSam Adams Brewmaster Series

Shiner BockSierra Nevada

Ask your server about our Beer Towers and Bottle Beer Selection

ABG 76 TG

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732.780.7900133 South Main St (Route 79) Marlboro, NJ

HAPPY HOURMONDAY – FRIDAY

NOON – 7pm

BAR ONLY

Come to Fireside for All NHL games

MONDAY – BAR BINGO$2.50 Coors Light 9pm – close

TUESDAY – TRIVIA NIGHT$4 Pinnacle Drinks

Drink Specials$3 Corona & Corona Light

Prizes & Giveaways 8pm – close

WEDNESDAY½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close

$2.50 Miller Lite 10pm – closeDJ

THURSDAY½ P rice Wine by the Bottle

All Night $3 Corona Light 9pm – close

$2.50 Miller Lite Draft & Bottles 10pm – close

FRIDAY – LIVE ENTERTAINMENTExtended Happy Hour ‘til 8pm

DJ 10pm - close

D A I LY S P E C I A L S7 Days A Week

½ Price AppetizersAfter 10pm

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Sunday, March 10th

Irish Warm Up Day (for those who aren’t Irish yet)

Traditional Irish Fare $3 Heineken & Heineken Light

To Anyone Wearing Green

March 15th– 17th

St Patrick’s Day Weekend(Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)



On St Patrick’s Day enjoy

Entertainment & Prizes 12 Noon – Close

Bagpipers @ 5:30 pm

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732.780.7900

Sunday, May 5thCinco

De Mayo Party

$3 Coronas$3 Margaritas

All Day

MArk your cALendArs And join us for

Saturday, May 4th

Mayweather vs. Guerrero

10pm @ Fireside

Enter Contest to WIN

Gibson Guitar $2.50 Shiner PintsDJ

OutdOOr PatiO

NOW OPEN


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732.780.7900133 South Main St (Route 79) Marlboro, NJ

HAPPY HOURMONDAY – FRIDAY

NOON – 7 PM

BAR ONLY

MONDAY – BAR BINGO$2.50 Coors Light 9pm – close

TUESDAY – TRIVIA NIGHT$4 Pinnacle Drinks

Drink Specials$3 Corona & Corona Light

Prizes & Giveaways 8pm – close

WEDNESDAY½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close

$2.50 Miller Lite 10pm – closeDJ

THURSDAY½ P rice Wine by the Bottle

All Night $3 Corona Light 9pm – close

$2.50 Miller Lite Draft & Bottles 10pm – close

FRIDAY – LIVE ENTERTAINMENTExtended Happy Hour ‘til 8pm

DJ 10pm - close

Website Facebook


Sunday, March 10 th

Irish Warm Up Day (for those who aren’t Irish yet)



March 15 th – 17 th

St Patrick’s Day Weekend(Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)



On St Patrick’s Day enjoyEntertainment & Prizes

12 Noon – CloseBagpipers @ 5:30 pm

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732.780.7900

Sunday, May 5thCinco

De Mayo ytraP

$3 Coronas$3 Margaritas

ALL Day

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND JOIN US FOR

Saturday, May 4th

Mayweather vs. Guerrero

10pm @ Fireside

Enter Contest to WIN

Gibson Guitar $2.50 Shiner PintsDJ

OUTDOOR PATIO

NOW OPEN

DAILY SPECIALS7 Days A Week

½ PRICE APPETIzERS

After 10pm

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Restaurateur Chris Kontos had a vision -- to offer New Jersey residents New York Metropolitan dining without

the expense of the tolls and bridges needed to venture to the city.

The realization of his vision now sits in Woodbridge, on Oakwood Avenue. It’s is called Chris Michael’s Steakhouse and Lounge, and it is everything a New York City Steakhouse is – without the heavy price tag that traveling to the city for the night brings with it.

The eatery is a traditional American steakhouse that also offers a full sushi menu, expertly prepared daily for patrons.

In addition to an elegantly appointed dining room with exquisitely crafted red mahogany walls, wooden floors and intimate lighting, this unique establishment also offers an upscale yet trendy Manhattan nightlife-style lounge where guests can enjoy a variety of great music played by both DJs and live bands. Also waiting for lounge visitors are its state-of-the-art lighting and a colorful laser display to dance the night away with a special date or just gather with a group of friends. The family-owned-and-operated restaurant opened its beautiful glass doors in 2006, according to managers Maik and Valentino Kontos, sons of Chris Kontos. The Kontos family has been working in the restaurant industry for 30 years. When the Kontos› purchased the restaurant in 2006, they “gutted” the entire interior and started fresh

to bring unique metropolitan accents, such as a carpeted outdoor entryway, stunning glass doors that lead to an elegant waterfall in the foyer, a wine room with cedar walls, new copper ceilings, new lighting and a heated outdoor patio, among other accessories in the eatery’s design.

Maik Kontos explains that the design concept was a combination of a few very well-known sites. The restaurant’s intriguing waterfall fountain that greets guests is influenced by the design of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in New York. The sizzling 450-degree hot-plate is inspired from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and the sushi bar with its high-end freshly prepared delicacies is a concept derived from Los Angeles.

The eatery also offers a heated outdoor patio lounge where guests can “eat, drink and smoke,” all year long, according to Maik. Dine all year long, whether it be a warm, balmy evening in June or a chilly, crisp, November night.

The two-level lounge boasts a sophisticated, trendy, modern space with comfy, soft seating, as well as tables and plenty of room to dance on the smooth, wooden floors. A large rectangular bar amid brick walls, surrounded by tables provides dining comfort. Whether it be to stop by for one of the bar’s signature cocktails, hang out for the evening for cocktails and conversation, or dance away the hours long into the night, the lounge offers all of it along with scrumptious bar foods to munch on during your stay.

The lounge is also a perfect place to view your favorite sports game on any one of 70+ large TVs strategically placed throughout. Sports games viewing are an integral part of the excitement here at Chris Michael’s, so cozy up and witness up close and personal, any of your favorite sports games, including UFC championships, football and boxing. And while you are enjoying your sports viewing be sure to sample some of the tempting appetizers offered here. The menu includes such delicious selections as “Bacon” grilled thick-cut Nueske’s Applewood-cured bacon, or the Surf and Turf selection-- jumbo shrimp and chorizo sautéed with garlic, paprika, white wine and lemon, served with crostini; or the Carpaccio, thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with lemon, arugula, capers and shaved Parmesan Reggiano cheeses.

The restaurant offers an extensive collection of both domestic and imported wines, as well as a variety of mixed drinks, such as the “Chris Michael’s Signature Mojito,” which combines 10 Cane Rum, fresh mint and fresh lime juice.

This restaurant is unique in that it offers a combination steakhouse and Sushi bar, something not usually seen billed together. It can also boast that it offers wet-aged, Midwestern, corn-fed USDA Prime Beef served on a 450-degree sizzling hot plate, and according to Maik, only one percent of the market offers this type of prime beef, making the meal all the more desirable and special.

by CLARE MARIE CELANO

Venue of Distinction:

Music and fun go hand-in-hand here at Chris Michael’s which offers its patrons various specials during the week, including Monday through Friday Happy Hour from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy Happy Hour reduced prices on drinks

and a bar menu that presents late-night appetizers, such as Colby Beef Sliders, Pizza, Burgers, Wraps, Wings, and Sushi, among other treats.

Monday night is Industry Night at Chris Michael’s where those who work in the restaurant industry will be treated to a 50 percent discount on sushi and drinks and bar menu. Thursday is Latin night for those who like the Latin flavor. Friday night we have a variety of Guest DJs along with our resident DJ who spin today’s hits and house music. Saturday night is more of an open music forum. DJs Little Nicky and Timmy D spin their tunes on both levels of the lounge, luring guests to play in the glittering atmosphere and flashing light show, to a mixture of hits. If the lounge is your nighttime destination, dress for the occasion with your trendy outfit, and sparkle in the New York City-style nightlife that awaits you in this sophisticated atmosphere. If a more intimate environment is your desire, Chris Michael’s will accommodate you with its mellower dining room where guests can indulge in a delicious meal in an atmosphere that allows for quiet conversation, romance and intimate dining. Meals are served a la carte. Signature dishes at Chris Michael’s include juicy Bone-In Rib Eye Steak. Other menu choices include Filet, the tenderest cut of beef guaranteed to melt in your mouth. Maik says it is so tender, it can be cut with a butter knife. Juicy, New York Strip and Porterhouse Steaks are also fine selections. Rack of Lamb, pan seared with a rosemary and brandy demi-glace reduction served with smashed potatoes is popular here. Pasta lovers can indulge in Capellini Pomodoro, fresh plum tomato sauce with fresh basil tossed with fresh mozzarella or Fresh Clam Sauce, fresh little-neck clams sautéed with garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs and white wine, served over linguini. As a nod to healthy fare, Chris Michaels›s uses zero trans-fat oil for frying as well as free-range chickens. The Sushi Bar provides a large selection of favorites, such as Teriyaki Chicken Club, Teriyaki chicken or salmon on a steamed bun with Thai basil mayo; or Albacore Onion with Japanese Ponzu sauce and baby tuna. The selection is endless. The Sushi Bar uses Super Ahi Tuna, Scottish Salmon, organic, less-salt soy sauce and premium short-grain

white or whole grain rice for its sushi.

In addition to fine afternoon and evening dining, this eatery also offers a delicious Sunday Brunch with some breakfast favorites and some uncommon choices for a breakfast brunch, guaranteed to make Chris Michael’s your new favorite place to spend a leisurely relaxing Sunday afternoon. Savor the sights and aromas of the most wonderful brunch ever. Stop in between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to feast on an a la carte menu that offers such tempting goodies as a complimentary champagne Mimosa or a Bellini. Sweet entrees abound with selections such as Crepes, French Toast, Pancakes, Hot Porridge, and a scrumptious Morning Yogurt Parfait which offers Greek yogurt, honey and granola. Meats lovers will enjoy Pastrami Cured Smoked Salmon with cream cheese, and scrambled eggs. Also on tap is Tenderloin Benedict on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce garnished with crab meat. You can also enjoy Steak and Eggs as well as a “Make Your Own Omelet.” If the alcoholic beverage isn›t your choice, try fresh-squeezed juices and organic teas. Whether you are looking a special venue for a date with that special someone, a family dinner, an afternoon appetizer while you watch the game or late night cocktails and conversation with friends, Chris Michael’s Steakhouse and Lounge is here to accommodate you, and make you feel as though you have crossed the river into New York City without paying a dime for the tolls.

Chris MiChael’s steakhouse / lounge / sports Bar


Restaurateur Chris Kontos had a vision -- to offer New Jersey residents New York Metropolitan dining without

the expense of the tolls and bridges needed to venture to the city.

The realization of his vision now sits in Woodbridge, on Oakwood Avenue. It’s is called Chris Michael’s Steakhouse and Lounge, and it is everything a New York City Steakhouse is – without the heavy price tag that traveling to the city for the night brings with it.

The eatery is a traditional American steakhouse that also offers a full sushi menu, expertly prepared daily for patrons.

In addition to an elegantly appointed dining room with exquisitely crafted red mahogany walls, wooden floors and intimate lighting, this unique establishment also offers an upscale yet trendy Manhattan nightlife-style lounge where guests can enjoy a variety of great music played by both DJs and live bands. Also waiting for lounge visitors are its state-of-the-art lighting and a colorful laser display to dance the night away with a special date or just gather with a group of friends. The family-owned-and-operated restaurant opened its beautiful glass doors in 2006, according to managers Maik and Valentino Kontos, sons of Chris Kontos. The Kontos family has been working in the restaurant industry for 30 years. When the Kontos› purchased the restaurant in 2006, they “gutted” the entire interior and started fresh

to bring unique metropolitan accents, such as a carpeted outdoor entryway, stunning glass doors that lead to an elegant waterfall in the foyer, a wine room with cedar walls, new copper ceilings, new lighting and a heated outdoor patio, among other accessories in the eatery’s design.

Maik Kontos explains that the design concept was a combination of a few very well-known sites. The restaurant’s intriguing waterfall fountain that greets guests is influenced by the design of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in New York. The sizzling 450-degree hot-plate is inspired from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and the sushi bar with its high-end freshly prepared delicacies is a concept derived from Los Angeles.

The eatery also offers a heated outdoor patio lounge where guests can “eat, drink and smoke,” all year long, according to Maik. Dine all year long, whether it be a warm, balmy evening in June or a chilly, crisp, November night.

The two-level lounge boasts a sophisticated, trendy, modern space with comfy, soft seating, as well as tables and plenty of room to dance on the smooth, wooden floors. A large rectangular bar amid brick walls, surrounded by tables provides dining comfort. Whether it be to stop by for one of the bar’s signature cocktails, hang out for the evening for cocktails and conversation, or dance away the hours long into the night, the lounge offers all of it along with scrumptious bar foods to munch on during your stay.

The lounge is also a perfect place to view your favorite sports game on any one of 70+ large TVs strategically placed throughout. Sports games viewing are an integral part of the excitement here at Chris Michael’s, so cozy up and witness up close and personal, any of your favorite sports games, including UFC championships, football and boxing. And while you are enjoying your sports viewing be sure to sample some of the tempting appetizers offered here. The menu includes such delicious selections as “Bacon” grilled thick-cut Nueske’s Applewood-cured bacon, or the Surf and Turf selection-- jumbo shrimp and chorizo sautéed with garlic, paprika, white wine and lemon, served with crostini; or the Carpaccio, thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with lemon, arugula, capers and shaved Parmesan Reggiano cheeses.

The restaurant offers an extensive collection of both domestic and imported wines, as well as a variety of mixed drinks, such as the “Chris Michael’s Signature Mojito,” which combines 10 Cane Rum, fresh mint and fresh lime juice.

This restaurant is unique in that it offers a combination steakhouse and Sushi bar, something not usually seen billed together. It can also boast that it offers wet-aged, Midwestern, corn-fed USDA Prime Beef served on a 450-degree sizzling hot plate, and according to Maik, only one percent of the market offers this type of prime beef, making the meal all the more desirable and special.

by CLARE MARIE CELANO

Venue of Distinction:

Music and fun go hand-in-hand here at Chris Michael’s which offers its patrons various specials during the week, including Monday through Friday Happy Hour from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy Happy Hour reduced prices on drinks

and a bar menu that presents late-night appetizers, such as Colby Beef Sliders, Pizza, Burgers, Wraps, Wings, and Sushi, among other treats.

Monday night is Industry Night at Chris Michael’s where those who work in the restaurant industry will be treated to a 50 percent discount on sushi and drinks and bar menu. Thursday is Latin night for those who like the Latin flavor. Friday night we have a variety of Guest DJs along with our resident DJ who spin today’s hits and house music. Saturday night is more of an open music forum. DJs Little Nicky and Timmy D spin their tunes on both levels of the lounge, luring guests to play in the glittering atmosphere and flashing light show, to a mixture of hits. If the lounge is your nighttime destination, dress for the occasion with your trendy outfit, and sparkle in the New York City-style nightlife that awaits you in this sophisticated atmosphere. If a more intimate environment is your desire, Chris Michael’s will accommodate you with its mellower dining room where guests can indulge in a delicious meal in an atmosphere that allows for quiet conversation, romance and intimate dining. Meals are served a la carte. Signature dishes at Chris Michael’s include juicy Bone-In Rib Eye Steak. Other menu choices include Filet, the tenderest cut of beef guaranteed to melt in your mouth. Maik says it is so tender, it can be cut with a butter knife. Juicy, New York Strip and Porterhouse Steaks are also fine selections. Rack of Lamb, pan seared with a rosemary and brandy demi-glace reduction served with smashed potatoes is popular here. Pasta lovers can indulge in Capellini Pomodoro, fresh plum tomato sauce with fresh basil tossed with fresh mozzarella or Fresh Clam Sauce, fresh little-neck clams sautéed with garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs and white wine, served over linguini. As a nod to healthy fare, Chris Michaels›s uses zero trans-fat oil for frying as well as free-range chickens. The Sushi Bar provides a large selection of favorites, such as Teriyaki Chicken Club, Teriyaki chicken or salmon on a steamed bun with Thai basil mayo; or Albacore Onion with Japanese Ponzu sauce and baby tuna. The selection is endless. The Sushi Bar uses Super Ahi Tuna, Scottish Salmon, organic, less-salt soy sauce and premium short-grain

white or whole grain rice for its sushi.

In addition to fine afternoon and evening dining, this eatery also offers a delicious Sunday Brunch with some breakfast favorites and some uncommon choices for a breakfast brunch, guaranteed to make Chris Michael’s your new favorite place to spend a leisurely relaxing Sunday afternoon. Savor the sights and aromas of the most wonderful brunch ever. Stop in between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to feast on an a la carte menu that offers such tempting goodies as a complimentary champagne Mimosa or a Bellini. Sweet entrees abound with selections such as Crepes, French Toast, Pancakes, Hot Porridge, and a scrumptious Morning Yogurt Parfait which offers Greek yogurt, honey and granola. Meats lovers will enjoy Pastrami Cured Smoked Salmon with cream cheese, and scrambled eggs. Also on tap is Tenderloin Benedict on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce garnished with crab meat. You can also enjoy Steak and Eggs as well as a “Make Your Own Omelet.” If the alcoholic beverage isn›t your choice, try fresh-squeezed juices and organic teas. Whether you are looking a special venue for a date with that special someone, a family dinner, an afternoon appetizer while you watch the game or late night cocktails and conversation with friends, Chris Michael’s Steakhouse and Lounge is here to accommodate you, and make you feel as though you have crossed the river into New York City without paying a dime for the tolls.

Chris MiChael’s steakhouse / lounge / sports Bar

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by Tim Kolupanowich

Anyone who sees funktion 11 play is treated to a musical experience unlike anything else around. A highly diverse

and multi-talented group, its members have worked with some of the top artists in the world and use that knowledge and experience to create a unique sound. “Our music is the best of both worlds,” says percussionist and band leader Ronnie Nalven. “It brings you back to a time when percussion and horns were dominant, but with the words and the lyrics and the music of today.”

Band members add their own distinctive ele-ments to classic songs to give them a new twist, typically by adding their own horn line. “Even cover songs you’ve heard and known for years we do in a different way,” Nalven says, using Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music.” (Check it out on the band’s website, funktion11.com.) “The music is so much more complex than the standard songs people would know, we put our spin on them and play them the way we like them.” It’s their four-piece horn section that allows them to add elements of jazz, R&B and funk into each one of their songs.

The idea to create the band came to Nalven in 2005 when he was playing with a Cherry Hill-based group that fell apart. funktion 11 took off in the beginning of 2007 “to try and play music to recapture some days of my youth

when horn bands were bigger then. Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Cool and the Gang, that whole vibe,” Nalven explains.

Nalven is joined by vocalists Vanessa Perea and Tony Zeke, trumpeters Anja-Christin and Lee Hogans, saxophonist and flutist Andrew Gutauskas, trombonist Robert Edwards, gui-tarist Misha Fatkiev, bassist Charles “Chip” Moore, keyboardist Samar Newsome and drummer Kelvin King.

Nalven put the members of funktion 11 to-gether with a specific purpose and the wide range of ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds of the musicians involved with the group al-lows for them to appeal to mass audiences. Combined, they know English, Spanish, Rus-sian, Norwegian and Hebrew and they can per-form in Spanish just as fluently as in English. It’s their diversity that is one of the top selling points for a band whose members have im-pressive resumes.

With Nalven being the lone exception, every member of funktion 11 works in the music in-dustry full time. Hogans, who also serves as the musical director, is one of the top trumpet-ers in the country. He has a master’s degree in Jazz Performance from Rutgers University and has toured with Jay-Z, Sean Combs and Prince, though he’s not the only member to have worked with a world-famous musician. He re-cently performed with the Jonas Brothers on “The Today Show,” “Dancing With The Stars,” “Good Morning America” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

King has worked with Stevie Wonder and Glad-ys Knight to name just a few and Gutauskas has played with Michael Buble and Paul Simon, among others. Gutauskas also studied at Jul-liard as did Edwards and, like Hogans, Anja-Christin studied at Rutgers. Newsome is a product of the Westminster Conservatory of Music Offerings at Rider University and is cur-

rently teaching music with recordings avail-able on iTunes.

Every member of the band has other projects besides funktion 11 they work on which allows them to bring in new elements and sounds. Many members including Perea, Anja-Christin, Moore, King and Zeke started off singing and playing in church choirs, giving them the kind of soul typically reserved for those hallowed halls. Fatkiev has performed at many grand halls of his own including Carnegie Hall and was invited by Pandit Divyang Vakil, an Indian tabla guru, to perform at a music festival in his honor.

Aside from its live music, funktion 11 is work-ing on a CD of all original songs, tentatively ready by the end of the year. The band cur-rently has seven in its repertoire and is work-ing on getting to 10 before the members begin recording. “We think we’re on to something re-ally special,” Nalven opines. “It’s got a combi-nation of that older big horn sound, that sound from the 70s and 80s that’s disappeared, and it’s got more of the beats that people want in 2013.”

For more information on band members as well as audio samples and event dates, visit funktion11.com or follow them on Twitter: @function_11.

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Bartender Jessica Bilof has two priorities in life -- her family and her job, and she tends to both with passion and devotion.

The veteran bartender has worked in the restaurant industry for 18 years and would never dream of leaving it. “I couldn’t have a job where I have to sit down,” she says, admitting than an office job would never suit her high-energy personality. She prefers being on the move, working at a fast-paced job where she can meet interesting people. “And, I want to be in a place where I can make people feel at home,” she adds.

Jess intends to “stay in the business,” remarking that the industry has been good to her, allowing her to work a flexible schedule over the years. This was important to her as a single mom when her daughter Ariela, now 19, was young. “And, the money is good too,” she reveals. “After I worked my

first bartending job, I was hooked.”

Bartending holds just as much appeal today as it did years ago for Bilof by allowing her the time to hang out with mom, Pat, Ariela and Ariela’s eight-month old son, Jace. Babysitting

for her grandson is important to this new young grandmother, and she takes it seriously. “If I don’t get to see Jace at least once a week, I have a fit,” she laughs. “Having a grandchild is the greatest thing. It’s unconditional love.” Jess, Ariela, and Pat, spend a lot of time together, enjoying family pool parties and BBQ’s at Pat’s house. Spending time with her family is as satisfying to Bilof as serving her customers.

Currently, she tends bar at 21 South Bar and Grille, in Jackson, where she works the night shift which suits her just fine. She enjoys working the late shift because she is able to work when entertainment is offered, which she finds exciting. “I love working here and helping the business get established. I’ve watch its growth since we opened,” she relates of the sports bar, which launched in 2012 and which has grown significantly. Jess said she “makes a pretty mean” Long Island iced tea, as well as “killer’’ martinis and mojitos. And she adds, she loves meeting new people, so please come on down to 21 South Bar and Grille and say “Hi”.

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As with so many things New Jersey is known for, rich and abundant golf courses are yet another thing for us to boast about. Our tightly packed state features hundreds of courses of all types, reflecting the growing popularity of this rather genteel sport. The number of men, women and children taking up the club continues to grow. Golf is

perhaps the only sport that effectively combines social play with individual challenge (beating your own best). And of course, fresh air and lushly landscaped surroundings only serve to enhance the overall experience.

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

1. AtlAntic city country club (Northfield, caesars.com/golf/atlantic-city-country-club): The Atlantic City area has so much more than simply the casinos. Try something different, spend a day at this beautiful course and

complex. It is rated one of the top 50 19th holes in Golf by Golf Digest. As one of America’s oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, Atlantic City Country Club has been home to many firsts, including being the “birthplace of the birdie.” The course has a bayside setting reminiscent

of the historic links in Scotland and Ireland. The country club also features the Tap Room Bar & Grille -- breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as late-night fare. Happy hour specials feature $5 wine and martinis, and half-price drafts. Check out entertainment by Mike Lunemann all summer long on the expansive back patio overlooking the beautiful views of the AC Skyline.

2. neshAnic VAlley Golf course (Neshanic Stations, neshanicvalleygolf.com) Neshanic Valley Golf Course is the flagship facility of the five-course Somerset County Park Commission system. The 27-hole Championship Course, the 9-hole Academy Course, the Learning Center, and the Callaway Golf Performance Center were designed to accommodate golfers of all abilities. The challenging par 32 nine-hole Academy Course plays from 1, 420 yards to 2,019 yards and offers three tees on each hole, with five par four holes and four par threes. Merri-Makers operates the exquisite food and beverage offerings here, including a majestic on-grounds tent that can accommodate up to 500 guests for outdoor ceremonies; as well as a banquet room overlooking the bucolic surroundings and has an adjacent outdoor deck.

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

a fresh and classic dining experience in a venue highlighted by a soaring ceiling,

majestic fireplace, and outdoor terrace. Complement your meal with a bottle of wine from its extensive wine list or enjoy a specialty cocktail. You can enjoy all your favorite sporting events on the many flat-screen televisions inside the 16,000-square-foot clubhouse that also features a ballroom. Outdoors, golfers can enjoy the 6,000-square-foot bluestone patio for dining and tented events.

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

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

5. scotlAnd run Golf club (Williamstown, Scotlandrun.com) Scotland

Run is open to the public year-round for daily-fee play, group outings and banquets. A Golf Digest 4 1/2-Star winner, Scotland Run was named the one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the country by the readers of Golf World in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards in 2009 and 2010. On site, the Highlander Pub and Grill offers casual fare in a neighborhood tavern atmosphere. The extensive menu offers pub sandwiches, steaks, pasta and seafood dishes, daily gourmet chef specialties daily, and authentic Scottish dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips and Chicken Pot Pie. With an extensive wine menu, diners can sample featured wines nightly. The bar also features many imported and domestic draft and bottled beers. The house draft, Belhaven Scottish Ale, has been brewed in Dunbar, Scotland since 1719. The Highlander’s expansive patio overlooks the course.

6. hominy hill (Colts Neck, hominyhill.com) -- Hominy Hill is considered one of the”crown jewels“of the Monmouth County Park System’s golf courses. This course is a Robert Trent Jones design classic, and is often rated as New

Jersey’s number-one public golf course. Hominy Hill has been the host of two USGA National Amateur Public Links championships and numerous regional championship tournaments. The course measures 7,049 yards from the blue tees and has USGA course and slope ratings of 74.2 and 131 from the blue tees. There are 138 bunkers throughout the course, with water coming into play at four holes. Course amenities include a well-stocked golf center, GHIN handicapping, food concession snack bar, warm-up range, and an immaculately manicured putting green.

7. royce brook Golf club (Hillsborough, roycebrook.com) Located in the heart of Somerset County the grounds feature two acclaimed golf courses: the private, rugged West Course ranked

in Golf Digest’s Top 20; and the public, parkland East Course routed through forested areas and wetlands, and rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. Open to the public, the East Course welcomes all golfers to enjoy a member-only-type golf experience. The Restaurant at Royce Brook, open to the public and led by Executive Chef Mark Barrows, features panoramic views, indoor and outdoor seating, and is ideal for entertaining clients over lunch or dinner, or for special events with friends and family. Royce Brook has a calendar of special events including holiday dinners, wine-tasting dinners and weekend entertainment.

8. chArleston sprinGs (Millstone, charlestonsprings.com) Charleston Springs’ north

and south courses feature 36 holes of championship-caliber golf. The par 72 north course is a links-style course featuring e x t e n s i v e b u n k e r i n g ,

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

9. sAnd bArrens Golf club (Swainton, sandbarrensgolf.com) With a unique27-hole layout featuring more than 100 acres of sand, much in its bunkers and waste areas, Sand Barrens offers something a little different for golf enthusiasts, who all will feel comfortable with five sets of tee boxes. Each nine of the 27 holes plays from a minimum of 2,500 yards to a maximum of more than 3,500. Each nine plays as a par-36. Total distance for 18 holes will vary between 6,960 and 7,116, depending on the combination of nines played. The expansive

clubhouse is luxurious and serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner; it also hosts formal banquets that accommodate up to 220 guests for a sit-down reception with space for entertainment and dancing.

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

players to enjoy a challenging game. Total yardage ranges from 5,200 to 7,227. The course is near the ocean and Atlantic City casinos.

Other Popular Area CoursesWant to stay more local? Monmouth & Ocean counties have numerous golf courses -- too many to list. The ones here are all courses that welcome the public. Get in the swing!

Old Orchard Country Club, (Eatontown)18 holes over 6,624 yards with a par of 72 (732) 542-7666

Shark River Golf Course, Shark River Course (Neptune)18 holes over 6,194 yards with a par of 71 (732) 922-4141

Bel-Aire Golf Club, Executive Course (Wall)18 holes over 3,100 yards with a par of 60 (732) 449-6024

Howell Park (Farmingdale)Par 72 course measuring 6964 yards(732) 938-4771

Pine Brook Golf Course (Manalapan)18-hole, par 61 executive-length course over 4168 yards (732) 536-7272 Twin Brook Golf Center, Twin Brook Course (Tinton Falls)18 holes over 1,305 yards with a par of 72 (732) 922-1600

Pebble Creek Golf Club, Pebble Creek Course (Colts Neck)18 holes over 6,265 yards with a par of 71 (732) 303-9090

Bey Lea Golf Club (Toms River)18 holes over 6677 yards with a par of 72(732) 349-0566

Colts Neck Golf Club, Colts Neck Course (Colts Neck)18 holes over 6,236 yards with a par of 71 (732) 303-9330

Cruz Golf Country Club, Cruz Course (Farmingdale)18 holes over 5,900 yards with a par of 70 (732) 938-3378

Spring Meadow Golf Course, Spring Meadow Course (Farmingdale)18 holes over 5,953 yards with a par of 72 (732) 449-0806

Pine Brook Golf Course, Pine Brook Course (Englishtown)18 holes over 4,168 yards with a par of 61 (732) 536-7272

Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond, Ocean County Course (Brick)18 holes over 3,916 yards with a par of 60 (732) 920-8899

Lakewood Country Club, Lakewood Course (Lakewood)18 holes over 6,566 yards with a par of 72 (732) 364-8899

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As with so many things New Jersey is known for, rich and abundant golf courses are yet another thing for us to boast about. Our tightly packed state features hundreds of courses of all types, reflecting the growing popularity of this rather genteel sport. The number of men, women and children taking up the club continues to grow. Golf is

perhaps the only sport that effectively combines social play with individual challenge (beating your own best). And of course, fresh air and lushly landscaped surroundings only serve to enhance the overall experience.

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

1. AtlAntic city country club (Northfield, caesars.com/golf/atlantic-city-country-club): The Atlantic City area has so much more than simply the casinos. Try something different, spend a day at this beautiful course and

complex. It is rated one of the top 50 19th holes in Golf by Golf Digest. As one of America’s oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, Atlantic City Country Club has been home to many firsts, including being the “birthplace of the birdie.” The course has a bayside setting reminiscent

of the historic links in Scotland and Ireland. The country club also features the Tap Room Bar & Grille -- breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as late-night fare. Happy hour specials feature $5 wine and martinis, and half-price drafts. Check out entertainment by Mike Lunemann all summer long on the expansive back patio overlooking the beautiful views of the AC Skyline.

2. neshAnic VAlley Golf course (Neshanic Stations, neshanicvalleygolf.com) Neshanic Valley Golf Course is the flagship facility of the five-course Somerset County Park Commission system. The 27-hole Championship Course, the 9-hole Academy Course, the Learning Center, and the Callaway Golf Performance Center were designed to accommodate golfers of all abilities. The challenging par 32 nine-hole Academy Course plays from 1, 420 yards to 2,019 yards and offers three tees on each hole, with five par four holes and four par threes. Merri-Makers operates the exquisite food and beverage offerings here, including a majestic on-grounds tent that can accommodate up to 500 guests for outdoor ceremonies; as well as a banquet room overlooking the bucolic surroundings and has an adjacent outdoor deck.

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

a fresh and classic dining experience in a venue highlighted by a soaring ceiling,

majestic fireplace, and outdoor terrace. Complement your meal with a bottle of wine from its extensive wine list or enjoy a specialty cocktail. You can enjoy all your favorite sporting events on the many flat-screen televisions inside the 16,000-square-foot clubhouse that also features a ballroom. Outdoors, golfers can enjoy the 6,000-square-foot bluestone patio for dining and tented events.

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

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

5. scotlAnd run Golf club (Williamstown, Scotlandrun.com) Scotland

Run is open to the public year-round for daily-fee play, group outings and banquets. A Golf Digest 4 1/2-Star winner, Scotland Run was named the one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the country by the readers of Golf World in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards in 2009 and 2010. On site, the Highlander Pub and Grill offers casual fare in a neighborhood tavern atmosphere. The extensive menu offers pub sandwiches, steaks, pasta and seafood dishes, daily gourmet chef specialties daily, and authentic Scottish dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips and Chicken Pot Pie. With an extensive wine menu, diners can sample featured wines nightly. The bar also features many imported and domestic draft and bottled beers. The house draft, Belhaven Scottish Ale, has been brewed in Dunbar, Scotland since 1719. The Highlander’s expansive patio overlooks the course.

6. hominy hill (Colts Neck, hominyhill.com) -- Hominy Hill is considered one of the”crown jewels“of the Monmouth County Park System’s golf courses. This course is a Robert Trent Jones design classic, and is often rated as New

Jersey’s number-one public golf course. Hominy Hill has been the host of two USGA National Amateur Public Links championships and numerous regional championship tournaments. The course measures 7,049 yards from the blue tees and has USGA course and slope ratings of 74.2 and 131 from the blue tees. There are 138 bunkers throughout the course, with water coming into play at four holes. Course amenities include a well-stocked golf center, GHIN handicapping, food concession snack bar, warm-up range, and an immaculately manicured putting green.

7. royce brook Golf club (Hillsborough, roycebrook.com) Located in the heart of Somerset County the grounds feature two acclaimed golf courses: the private, rugged West Course ranked

in Golf Digest’s Top 20; and the public, parkland East Course routed through forested areas and wetlands, and rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. Open to the public, the East Course welcomes all golfers to enjoy a member-only-type golf experience. The Restaurant at Royce Brook, open to the public and led by Executive Chef Mark Barrows, features panoramic views, indoor and outdoor seating, and is ideal for entertaining clients over lunch or dinner, or for special events with friends and family. Royce Brook has a calendar of special events including holiday dinners, wine-tasting dinners and weekend entertainment.

8. chArleston sprinGs (Millstone, charlestonsprings.com) Charleston Springs’ north

and south courses feature 36 holes of championship-caliber golf. The par 72 north course is a links-style course featuring e x t e n s i v e b u n k e r i n g ,

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

9. sAnd bArrens Golf club (Swainton, sandbarrensgolf.com) With a unique27-hole layout featuring more than 100 acres of sand, much in its bunkers and waste areas, Sand Barrens offers something a little different for golf enthusiasts, who all will feel comfortable with five sets of tee boxes. Each nine of the 27 holes plays from a minimum of 2,500 yards to a maximum of more than 3,500. Each nine plays as a par-36. Total distance for 18 holes will vary between 6,960 and 7,116, depending on the combination of nines played. The expansive

clubhouse is luxurious and serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner; it also hosts formal banquets that accommodate up to 220 guests for a sit-down reception with space for entertainment and dancing.

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

players to enjoy a challenging game. Total yardage ranges from 5,200 to 7,227. The course is near the ocean and Atlantic City casinos.

Other Popular Area CoursesWant to stay more local? Monmouth & Ocean counties have numerous golf courses -- too many to list. The ones here are all courses that welcome the public. Get in the swing!

Old Orchard Country Club, (Eatontown)18 holes over 6,624 yards with a par of 72 (732) 542-7666

Shark River Golf Course, Shark River Course (Neptune)18 holes over 6,194 yards with a par of 71 (732) 922-4141

Bel-Aire Golf Club, Executive Course (Wall)18 holes over 3,100 yards with a par of 60 (732) 449-6024

Howell Park (Farmingdale)Par 72 course measuring 6964 yards(732) 938-4771

Pine Brook Golf Course (Manalapan)18-hole, par 61 executive-length course over 4168 yards (732) 536-7272 Twin Brook Golf Center, Twin Brook Course (Tinton Falls)18 holes over 1,305 yards with a par of 72 (732) 922-1600

Pebble Creek Golf Club, Pebble Creek Course (Colts Neck)18 holes over 6,265 yards with a par of 71 (732) 303-9090

Bey Lea Golf Club (Toms River)18 holes over 6677 yards with a par of 72(732) 349-0566

Colts Neck Golf Club, Colts Neck Course (Colts Neck)18 holes over 6,236 yards with a par of 71 (732) 303-9330

Cruz Golf Country Club, Cruz Course (Farmingdale)18 holes over 5,900 yards with a par of 70 (732) 938-3378

Spring Meadow Golf Course, Spring Meadow Course (Farmingdale)18 holes over 5,953 yards with a par of 72 (732) 449-0806

Pine Brook Golf Course, Pine Brook Course (Englishtown)18 holes over 4,168 yards with a par of 61 (732) 536-7272

Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond, Ocean County Course (Brick)18 holes over 3,916 yards with a par of 60 (732) 920-8899

Lakewood Country Club, Lakewood Course (Lakewood)18 holes over 6,566 yards with a par of 72 (732) 364-8899

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BELMARVeggie Works732-280-1141

BRICKBuffalo Wild Wings

732-475-7645Happy Catering732-477-5111

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza732-262-5180

BRIELLECraig’s

732-295-7929The River Belle732-528-6620

COLTS NECKHuddy’s Inn

732-431-0194

EAST BRUNSWICKBrunswick Grove

732-254-0495Gusto Grill

732-651-2737Tilted Kilt

732-992-8532

EAST WINDSORBrewster’s Pub609-448-2258

EATONTOWNBogart’s

732-542-1836

FARMINGDALELorenzo’s

732-919-1177

Catering by Alex732-462-9154

Woody’s732-938-6404

FREEHOLDAmerican Hotel732-431-3220

The Cabin732-462-3090

El Mason732-308-9494

Metropolitan Café732-780-9400

HIGHLANDSOff The Hook732-872-2006

HIGHTSTOWNTavern on the Lake

609-426-9345

JACKSONSurf Taco

732-364-8226

KEYPORTBurlew’s Seafood & Steak

732-497-0500

LITTLE SILVERLittle Szechuan732-842-3823

LONG BRANCHJack’s

732-870-8800Windmill

732-870-8282

MANALAPANTuscany

732-972-2500

MARLBOROCrown Palace732-780-8882Fireside Grill732-780-7900

Nonna’s732-536-9050

Tuscany732-308-1118

MATAWANButttonwood Manor

732-566-6220Catering by Maria

732-566-7299La Cashina

732-834-0025La Riviera

732-566-8400Mayer’s Catering

732-591-8180Sultan’s Palace732-566-1234

MIDDLETOWNMJ’s

732-918-9700

MONROERyan’s Pub & Sports Bar

732-251-1709

MORGANVILLERobertsville Catering

732-591-8454

Unforgettable732-970-0396

NEPTUNEKelly’s

732-775-9517MJ’s

732-918-9700Pete & Elda’s732-774-6010

OAKHURSTTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

732-695-6010

OLD BRIDGEBig Ed’s BBQ732-583-2626

Double D732-679-2999

Salsarita’s732-882-8530

Tuscany732-521-4500

PARAMUSTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

201-261-1380PT PLEASANT

Ferrara’s732-899-3900

Martell’s732-892-0131

RED BANKSilver Spoon

732-450-0391Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

732-212-1700

RUMSONSalt Creek Grille

732-933-9272

SHREWSBURYSan Remo

732-345-8200

SOUTH RIVERRia Mar

732-257-1100

SPRING LAKEThe Porch

732-449-5880

TINTON FALLSMJ’s

732-542-3131Applebee’s

732-935-1158

TOMS RIVERMulligan’s

732-255-3900Shogun Legacy732-286-9888Tg’s Catering732-573-0510

Thirty Seven West732-341-2400

WALLApplebee’s

732-280-3676

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The month of May……everything starts blooming: our gardens, our spirits, our desire to be outdoors with friends & family. Celebrate Mother’s Day (May 12th), Armed forces Day (May 18th) and Memorial Day (May 27th: Remember

Our Troops). Let one of the establishments listed here help you in planning & preparing your catering needs.

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BELMARVeggie Works 732-280-1141

BRICKBuffalo Wild Wings

732-475-7645

Happy Catering 732-477-5111

BRIELLECraig’s

732-295-7929

The River Belle 732-528-6620

COLTS NECKHuddy’s Inn

732-431-0194

EAST BRUNSWICKBrunswick Grove

732-254-0495

Gusto Grill 732-651-2737

EAST WINDSORBrewster’s Pub 609-448-2258

EATONTOWNBogart’s

732-542-1836

ENGLISHTOWNAangan Restaurant

732-617-9200

Cutting Board 732-536-1400

FARMINGDALELorenzo’s

732-919-1177

Catering by Alex 732-462-9154

Woody’s 732-938-6404

FREEHOLDAmerican Hotel 732-431-3220

The Cabin 732-462-3090

El Mason 732-308-9494

Metropolitan Café 732-780-9400

HIGHLANDSOff The Hook 732-872-2006

HIGHTSTOWNTavern on the Lake

609-426-9345

JACKSONSurf Taco

732-364-8226

KEYPORTBayside Grill 732-264-7000

LITTLE SILVERLittle Szechuan 732-842-3823

LONG BRANCHJack’s

732-870-8800

Windmill 732-870-8282

MANALAPANMichael’s Cucina

732-409-4777

Tuscany 732-972-2500

MARLBOROCrown palace 732-780-8882

Fireside Grill 732-780-7900

Nonna’s 732-536-9050

Tuscany 732-308-1118

MATAWANButttonwood Manor

732-566-6220

Catering by Maria 732-566-7299

La Cashina 732-834-0025

La Riviera 732-566-8400

Mayer’s Catering 732-591-8180

Sultan’s Palace 732-566-1234

MIDDLETOWNMJ’s

732-918-9700

MORGANVILLERobertsville Catering

732-591-8454

Unforgettable 732-970-0396

NEPTUNEKelly’s

732-775-9517

Pete & Elda’s 732-774-6010

OLD BRIDGEBig Ed’s BBQ 732-583-2626

Double D 732-679-2999

Salsarita’s 732-882-8530

Tuscany 732-521-4500

PT PLEASANTFerrara’s

732-899-3900

Martell’s 732-892-0131

RED BANKSilver Spoon 732-450-0391

RUMSONSalt Creek Grille 732-933-9272

SHREWSBURYSan Remo

732-345-8200

SOUTH RIVERRia Mar

732-257-1100

SPRING LAKEThe Porch

732-449-5880

TINTON FALLSMJ’s

732-542-3131

Applebee’s 732-935-1158

TOMS RIVERMulligan’s

732-255-3900

Tg’s Catering 732-573-0510

Thirty Seven West 732-341-2400

WALLApplebee’s

732-280-3676

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ASBURY PARKBistro Ole ...........732-897-0048

Laila’s .................732-988-8806

Plan B .................732-807-4710

Sister Sue’s .........732-502-8383

Taka ....................732-775-1020

AVONClementine’s Café ....................732-988-7979

Tedman’s ............732-361-8784

BELMARBrandl .................732-280-7501

Casa Solar ..........732-556-1144

Matisse ...............732-681-7680

Oyama ................732-280-5983

Ragin Cajun .......732-280-6828

Vivas...................732-681-1213

BRADLEY BEACHBamboo Leaf .....732-774-1661

Bella Sogno ........732-869-0700

Cerratos .............732-775-3800

Citricos ...............732-988-6565

Joey Gia’s Trattoria .............732-775-1177

BRICKAntonino’s Sunset Grill ........732-892-1500

Ikko ....................732-477-6077

La Strada ............732-458-5228

Mexico Lindo .....732-202-1930

EATONTOWNFar East Taste .....732-389-9866

ENGLISHTOWNTrattoria Ravello ...............732-792-9696

FAIR HAVENLe Fandy .............732-530-3338

FREEHOLDA Little bit of Cuba ..............732-577-8506

Basiles ................732-866-4085

Café Calore ........732-462-2233

El Mason ............732-308-9494

La Plazza Seafood ..............732-462-3310

Main Street Bistro ..................732-294-1112

Oyako Tso ..........732-866-1988

San Marzano .....732-845-5400

Solo Trattoria .....732-780-2337

HIGHLANDSBay Avenue Trattoria .............732-872-9800

HOLMDELKOBE ..................732-275-0025

Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi ...........732-367-3333

HOWELLBamboo Leaf .....732-761-3939

Sushi By Kazu ....732-570-2528

JACKSONSolo Bella ...........732-961-0951

Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi ...........732-367-3333

KEYPORTDrew’s Bayside Bistro ..................732-739-9219

LAKE COMOAntonio’s Trattoria .............732-681-2813

LAKEWOODFrank’s Pizza & Restaurant ......732-477-4103

LINCROFTManow Asian Bistro ..................732-933-1688

Saigon II .............732-933-1964

LONG BRANCHIl Piccolo Forno ..732-571-8922

Izu .......................732-870-0807

Tre Amici ............732-571-8922

MANALAPANSpargo’s Grille ...732-294-9921

Kuzu Mediterranean Grill .....................732-557-8825

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La Cashina ..........732-834-0025

MATAWANAby’s Mexican Restaurant .........732-583-9119

Café de Thai .......732-566-3651

Shanghai Bun ....732-765-8388

West Lake Seafood ..............732-290-2988

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Pasitano’s ...........732-617-2777

MILLSTONELuchento’s ..........732-446-8500

OCEAN GROVESeagrass .............732-869-0770

OLD BRIDGESalsarita’s ...........732-597-0333

PT. PLEASANT & BEACHDaniel’s Bistro ....732-899-5333

Isohama .............732-899-9927

Latitude 40N ......732-892-8553

Red’s Lobster .....732-295-6622

Spikes Fish Market & Restaurant .........732-295-9400

RED BANKBienvenue ..........732-936-0640

The Bistro at Red Bank ............732-530-5553

Gaetano’s ...........732-741-1321

Osteria Dante ....732-530-0602

Savanna .............732-741-6333

Siam Garden ......732-224-1233

Thyme Square ...732-450-1000

SEA BRIGHTThe Palm ............732-212-1313

Yumi ...................732-212-0881

SHREWSBURYFuji ......................732-544-8828

SPRING LAKEBlack Trumpet ....732-449-4700

Island Palm Grill ..732-449-1909

TINTON FALLSKanji ...................732-544-1600

TOMS RIVERAamantran .........732-341-5424

Bistro 44 .............732-818-7644

Il Giardinello’s ....732-286-9111

Nobi ....................732-244-7888

Osaka .................732-929-3900

Pisces Seafood Restaurant .........732-270-3300

Serenity Café .....732-270-2088

Tang Dynasty .....732-286-1505

WALLSiam Basil ...........732-974-7300

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24 May 2013

A Review

Most New Yorkers would hesitate to don the dazzling footwear displayed in the new Broadway musical Kinky Boots. When you live in a city of potholes, sloping sidewalks, and perilous subway stairs, the six-inch stiletto is not your friend. Yet audiences have heartily embraced this middling production at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, which features pop icon Cyndi Lauper as composer and lyricist. Based on a 2005 indie film (itself derived from a true story of small-business gumption, Kinky Boots tells how a failing firm reinvents itself as a manufacturer of fetishwear for the cross-dressed gent.

As the show begins, Charlie Price (the plucky Stark Sands) has ditched his backwater roots for London lights, but his father’s death lures him back to struggling the Price & Son factory, rendered, in David Rockwell’s set design as a slightly grimy Santa’s workshop. Cancelled orders and cheaper imports nearly convince Charlie to close when an encounter with drag queen Lola (the hard-charging Billy Porter) changes his fiscal

fate. “There must be a niche market for properly built-to-last women’s boots for women who are men,” Charlie declares. Lola signs on as designer and soon songs are sung, lessons learned, and thigh-high patent leather donned.

For a musical with such racy themes, it would be difficult to picture a more conservative, family-friendly show. The book is by Harvey Fierstein and it is about as provocative and challenging as a soft toy. Yes, drag queens abound on stage, but as Lola says: “Drag queens are mainstream. Just this morning I was offered a gig singing at a nursing home. A nursing home, Charlie!. In Claxton.” Despite a few bustiers and songs entitled Sex Is in the Heel and What a Woman Wants, this is an oddly chaste show. The only clinch occurs in the last moment and is strictly gender conforming. The script doesn’t even permit Lola to evince an attraction to anyone.

We can credit costume designer Gregg Barnes with the boots – they really are luscious. But similar originality evades most of the songs, which, though tuneful enough, fade from the mind as soon as the last note has sounded. A few exceptions are The History of Wrong Guys, a clever girl/dumb choices number milked gleefully by Annaleigh Ashford, and I’m Not My Father’s Son, a duet for Sands and Porter. Most of the others, even those that promise well, ultimately come across as generic, accomplishing little in terms of revealing character or driving plot. Certainly there’s nothing to rival the poignancy of Time After Time, or even the daffy joy of She Bop. Still, Broadway audiences just wanna have fun, and if it means giving a standing O to an uneven book and score, they’ll do it.

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Chris Covertby Steve Ortlieb

This month I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing a Jersey Shore original. Chris Covert is a local boy gone good (bad?) and

as a standup comic he’s performed far and wide. This quote, directly from Chris’ website, sets the tone: “I found school to be fodder for material. This

of course was not smiled upon by my educators and often resulted in detention or worse. Detention, or 8th period as I called it, was a time to sit, be quiet, miss your bus and write your material. So in effect – the school board helped me refine my act.”

Chris also is the owner of Elsie’s Sub Shop in Red Bank. A quick perusal of Yelp will show that jokes are not his only specialty.

Were you “the funny one” growing up? I mean not just in school but at home with parents and siblings? Class clown?Yes. My father always had a great sense of humor, my mother did as well. But it was the wit and encouragement of my Aunt Sue, who would laugh at everything I did, that made me try hard to be funny. I truly have a whole family of goofballs! I treated the role of class clown as if I were getting graded on it. The things I got away with then would have kids arrested today. My mother is a saint for what she put up with. But she knew I was “wired” differently.

Along those lines, did you do all the school productions? Where’d you grow up? Or rather, if you’re anything like me, where were you raised? I was president of the Drama Club my senior year but had little to do with it other than that. I was raised in Belford then moved to Middletown my freshman year. I was 15 when I did my first comedy show.

Stand up is very tough. You have to be able to take rejection. How’d you handle your first bomb, unless you’re the one comic who’s never experienced that?

I’ve had rough nights like anybody else. As an outspoken life-long class clown you take some beatings throughout your life when you don’t conform to normality, so that alone will toughen you up. The trick to comedy is not just getting back up and doing it again but learning where and why you failed. Far too many comics blame the room -- and there are circumstances where that may be applicable -- but at the end of the day it’s your job to be funny.

Is this a means to an end? SNL, sitcoms, head writer--what’s your ultimate comedy goal, if there is one? Wherever it takes me. Uncle Miltie (Milton Berle) said, “If opportunity doesn›t knock, build a door.» I›m building doors.

Do you have “a day job” or does this pay the bills?My better half and I own Elsie’s Submarines in Red Bank. That pays the bills. Most of whatever I make in comedy goes to the next show, for things like better equipment, website and promotions. It’s not full time yet but I have at least one paying gig a week.

Chris’ website, JerseyJokers.com will give you a better insight into his mania as well as future performance dates. And just because he’s such a good guy, here’s a plug for his restaurant too, yelp.com/biz/elsies-sub-shop-red-bank.

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Comic Relief

Sadly, Selena Coppack’s aBostonian and doesn’t understand that the only real teams to root for are in NY and NJ. I jest of course (kinda, sorta). Coppack has been performing stand up for eight years and her new book, The New Rules For Blondes, launches in April.

Were you “the funny one” growing up?

I come from a very funny home and my older sister Laurel is a comedian, too. So I wasn’t really ‘the funny one’ at home so much as Laurel and I spent a lot of time writing musicals in our bedrooms, choreographing strange dance numbers, and watching “Saturday Night Live” since age 7. I think that my parents and oldest sister Emily are super hilarious, too. But yes, I’ve always been a bit of a ham and really interested in comedy and performing.

Along those lines, did you do all the school productions? Where’d you grow up? Or rather, if you’re anything like me, where were you raised?

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

to study improv comedy further and it was improv that really led me to standup. I did improv for years and eventually I just got sick of working with other people, which makes me sound like a total curmudgeon, I know.

Stand up is very tough. You have to be able to take rejection. How’d you handle your first bomb, unless you’re the one comic who’s never experienced that?

The rejection is definitely hard and it’s something that everyone -- even my comedy idols -- have experienced at some point. Early on I think that I wanted the audience to like me, which can be dangerous territory, especially for female comedians. You have to be confident and feel entitled to be up there with the microphone and that took me a while to figure out -- how to just own the stage and trust myself more. I think of standup as like training a dog -- if you get out there and you’re confident and in control, the audience is with you. But if you exude a sense of nervousness or you seem insecure, they’ll eat you alive. I’ve been doing standup for about eight years and even now sometimes I’ll have a show where I can sense that certain people in the audience aren’t completely on board with me and it makes me feel nervous, but I know to just plow through it and keep on going and eventually I’ll hit on a joke or reference that wins them over.

Is this a means to an end? “SNL”, sitcoms, head writer--what’s your goal?

I definitely don’t think of standup as a means to an end and I think that comedians who do are pretty miserable people. It has to be its own reward or else you’re crazy to do this thing. But as far as my goal, mine is pretty broad: I’d like for my comedy (performance, writing) to pay for my life. I don’t know exactly how that will shake out, but I’d like my job to be what I love to do, which is write and perform comedy. I have a book coming out in April (The New Rules for Blondes, from It Books/HarperCollins), which I hope will open up new opportunities for me. It’s a collection of humorous essays celebrating and subverting the blonde stereotype, but it’s for readers of all hair colors.

Selena Coppockby Steve Ortlieb

26 May 2013


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Prime 341212 Rt. 34S

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Copper Canyon51 First Ave.

732-291-8444

Julia’s91 First Street732-872-1007

On the Deck2 Simon Lake Dr.

732-872-1424

Wine Bar40 First Ave

732-291-1377

Asbury ParkPosillipos

715 Second Ave.732-774-5819

Stella Marina800 Ocean Avenue

732-775-7776

The Harrison808 Fifth Ave.732-774-2200

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

1200 Ocean Ave.732-744-1400

AvonClementine’s Café

306 Main Street732-988-7979

BelmarBrandl

703 Belmar Plaza732-280-7501

Klein’s708 River Road732-681-1177

Matisse1301 Ocean Ave.

732-681-7680

Vivas801 Belmar Plaza

732-681-1213

Bradley BeachCitricos

812 Main Street732-988-6565

BrickBrickhouse

979 Cedarbridge Ave.732-279-3743

Buffalo Wild Wings2770 Hooper Ave.

732-475-7645

Riverwatch799 Rt. 70

732-920-8900

River Rock1600 Rt. 70

732-840-1110

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza515 Rt. 70

732-262-5180

BrielleSimkos Grille

403 Higgins Ave.732-528-9989

Colts NeckColts Neck Inn

6 Rt. 537732-462-0383

East Brunswick

Gusto Grill1050 Rt. 18 N732-651-2737

Brunswick Grove327 Milltown Rd.

732-254-0495

Tilted KiltRt. 18 South

732-992-8532

East WindsorBrewster’s Pub529 Rt. 130 N609-448-2258

EatontownBogart’s

613 Hope Road732-542-1836

Fair HavenLa Fandy

609 River Road732-530-3338

FarmingdaleWoody’s Roadhouse

Tavern105 Academy Street

732-938-6404

FordsMcLoone’s @ Favorites

3 Lafayette Rd.732-512-5025

FreeholdA Little Bit of Cuba

2 E. Main Street732-577-8506

Basile’s536 Park Ave.732-866-4085

The Cabin984 Rt. 33

732-462-3090

Café Calore3333 US Hwy 9N

732-462-2233

Court Jester16 E. Main Street

732-462-1040

Market Yard Grille18 E. Main Street

732-431-3220

Metropolitan Café8 E. Main Street732-780-9400

Park 33618 Park Ave.732-761-1300

San Marzano31 E. Main Street

732-845-5400

Solo Trattoria7 South Street732-780-2337

HazletLakeside Manor

410 Hwy 36 S732-739-2700

Park East3352 Hwy 35 S732-739-2002

HighlandsBahr’s Landing

2 Bay Ave.732-872-1245

Bay Ave. Trattoria122 Bay Ave.732-872-9800

Chilango272 Bay Ave.732-708-0505

The Chubby Pickle23 Bay Ave.

732-872-7000

Claddagh Irish Pub297 Bay Ave.732-291-0099

Havana300 Shore Drive

732-708-0000

Lusty Lobster88 Bay Ave.

732-291-1548

Original OysterOne Willow Street

732-872-9345

Off the Hook1 Navesink Ave.732-872-2006

Twin Light Taphouse128 Bay Ave.732-872-1345

Windansea56 Shrewsbury Ave.

732-872-2266

HightstownTavern on the Lake

101 Main Street609-426-9345

HolmdelVilla Soma

37 West Main Street732-946-8857

HowellChapter House

1454 Rt. 9 S732-462-0056

Ivy LeagueRt. 9 N & E. 3rd

Street732-370-2206

JacksonKyoto Sushi & Hibachi

21 S. Hope Chapel Road

732-367-3333

Solo Bella426 Chandler Road

732-961-0951

Surf Taco21 S. Hope Chapel

Road732-364-8226

KeyportBurlew’s Seafood

& Steak59 West Front Street

732-497-0500

McDonagh’s2 West Front Street

732-264-0999

Little SilverSickles

Harrison Ave. (off Rumson Rd)

732-741-9563

Village Bistro151 Markham Place

732-450-0444

Long BranchDraft House

100 Brighton Ave.732-272-1598

Dino’s444 Ocean Blvd. N

732-923-0033

Jack’s149 Brighton Ave.

732-870-8800

Pearl of the Sea46 S. Broadway732-263-1050

McLoone’s Pier House

1 Ocean Ave.732-923-1006


The Mix71 Brighton Ave.

732-923-9100

Wine Loft32 Laird Street732-222-7770

ManalapanMezza Luna357 Rt. 9 S

732-536-0207

Spargos Grille130 Rt. 33

732-294-9992

The Sycamore Grille @ Knob Hill

1 Shinnecock Drive732-792-9909

MarlboroBrioso’s

184-Rt. 9 N732-617-1700

Nonna’s190 Rt. 9 N

732-536-9050

Sam Vera476 Rt. 520

732-834-9889

Fireside Bar & Grille133 Rt. 79

732-780-7900

MatawanBart’s

74 Main St.732-566-0267

Buttonwood Manor845 Hwy 34

732-566-6220

Café 34Hwy 34

732-583-9700

La Riviera113 Main Street732-566-8400

Mediterranean Chateau

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

MiddletownBaja Fresh500 Rt. 35 S

732-758-0058

Heavenly HamHwy 35 & S Union

Sq. Mall732-842-1115

MJ’s1005 Rt. 35 N732-796-1400

Neelam1178 Rt. 35

@ Village Mall732-671-8900

MillstoneLuchento’s

520 Rt. 33 W732-446-8500

MonroeRyan’s Pub & Sports Bar

299 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd(732) 251-1709

NeptuneDon Chuchos1647 Rt. 35 N732-531-7555

Kelly’s Tavern43 Rt. 35 S

732-775-9517

MJ’s3205 Rt. 66

732-918-9700

Pete & Elda’s96 Woodland Ave.

732-774-6010

OakhurstTommy’s Coal Fired

Pizza2105 Rt 35

732-695-6010

Old BridgeA Tavola

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

Benvenuti3857 Hwy 516732-607-1115

Big Ed’s BBQ305 Hwy 34 Na732-583-2626

Café Luna3679 Rt. 9 N

732-965-5490

Pine TavernRt. 34 & Cottrell Rd.

732-727-5060

Salsarita’s3843 Rt. 9 N

732-591-0333

Pt. Pleasant709

709 Arnold Ave.732-295-0709

Frankie’s414Rt. 35 S

732-892-6000

Martell’s308-310 Boardwalk

732-892-0131

Red BankBasil T’s

183 Riverside Ave.732-842-5990

Buona Sera50 Maple Street732-530-5858

The Downtown Street

10 W. Front732-741-2882

Dublin House30 Monmouth Street

732-747-6699

La Pastaria6 Linden Place732-224-8699

Melting Pot2 Bridge Ave.732-219-0090

New Corner22 E. Front Street

732-530-1007

Savanna10 Bridge Ave.732-741-6333

Siam GardenIn the Galleria732-224-1233

Sogno69 Broad Street732-747-6969

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

2 Bridge St.732-212-1700

Zebu20 Broad Street732-936-9330

RumsonBarnacle Bill’s1 First Street

732-747-8396

Molly Maguire’s Black Point Inn

132 East River Road732-530-2882

Salt Creek Grille4 Bingham Ave.732-933-9272

Sea BrightMcLoone’s Riverside

816 Ocean Ave.732-842-2894

Woody’s Grille1 E. Church Street

732-976-1300

Sea GirtRod’s

597 Washington Blvd.732-449-2020

ShrewsburyFuji

Rt. 35 & Treasure Is. Plaza

732-544-8828

Shadowbrook1 Obre Place732-747-0200

South AmboyBlue Moon

114 S. Broadway732-525-0014

South RiverRia Mar

25 Whitehead Ave.732-257-1100

Spring LakeBlack Trumpet7 Atlantic Ave.732-449-4700

The Mill101 Old Mill Road

732-449-1800

St. Stephen’s Green2031 Rt. 71 S732-449-2636

Tinton FallsApplebee’s

14 Park Road732-935-1158

CJ McLoone’s560 Shrewsbury Ave.

732-758-0800

MJ’s1213 Sycamore Ave.

732-542-3131

Toms RiverMulligan’s

1850 Hooper Ave.732-255-3900

Union BeachCervino’s

300 Union Ave.732-888-0737

Piero’s1411 Rt. 36

732-264-5222

Shogun Legacy1536 North Bay Ave.

732-286-9888

WallApplebee’s

2007 Hwy 35732-280-3676

Four Winds1310 Jefferson Ave.

732-223-9579

WoodbridgeBig Shots Sport Bar

780 Rt. 1 North732-750-5050

The Shannon Rose855 St Georges Ave.

732-636-6100


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Molly Maguires 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Moore’s Tavern 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 1pm - 5pm 1pm - 5pmMulligan’s (Toms River) 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —Nonna’s 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Off the Hook 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 4pm - 7pm — —On the Deck 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Original Oyster 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 5pm —Park 33 Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm —Park East 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pmPine Tavern 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — ALL DAYPK’s Shamrock Rose 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm — —Prime 34 4pm - 7pm ALL DAY 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Riverwatch 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pmRyan’s Pub & Sports Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 1pm - 7pm 1pm - 7pmSunsets 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 4pmSurf Taco (Jackson) 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — ALL DAYTavern on the Lake 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 12N - 5pm ALL DAYThe Shannon Rose 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — —Tilted Kilt 3-6pm /10pm - close 3-6pm /10pm - close 3-6pm /10pm - close 3-6pm /10pm - close 3-6pm /10pm - close 3-6pm /10pm - close 3-6pm /10pm - closeTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —(Brick) 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close ALL DAY ALL DAY

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —(Oakhurst) 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close ALL DAY ALL DAY

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —(Red Bank) 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close 7pm - close ALL DAY ALL DAY

The Sycamore Grille 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Twin Light Taphouse 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Windansea 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm — —Wine Loft 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm

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Wednesday, May 01Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Craig DanielsMartell’s – Dr. CheekoMJ’s / Middletown – Matt O’ReeMJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia NightPark 33 – Live DJRiverwatch - TomardoTavern on the Lake – Karaoke NightTilted Kilt – Ladies Night & KaraokeThursday, May 02Applebee’s / Wall – Live MusicBlue Moon – Blues JamMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Shawn Mars MJ’s / Tinton Falls – The Constant Riverwatch – Gary PhillipsRyan’s Pub – Live DJFriday, May 03Applebee’s / Wall – Brue CrewApplebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ RobBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – Back BeatLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ TommyMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Steve Reilly & Steve DevitoMJ’s Neptune – Rich GenovaiMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Tim & AndyRiverwatch – License To ChillRyan’s Pub – Sound BitesTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSaturday, May 04Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ CamBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – Alter EgoLa Riviera – DJ DannyMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Joey BMJ’s Neptune – Me & BobbyMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Bob GaraffaPine Tavern – Live MusicRiverwatch – Brue CrewRyan’s Pub – Live DJTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSunday, May 05Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ RobBlue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmMonday, May 06Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia NightTuesday, May 07MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke NightRyan’s Pub – KaraokeTilted Kilt – Trivia NightWednesday, May 08 Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia NightMJ’s / Middletown – Seth TiegerMJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia NightPark 33 – Live DJRiverwatch - TomardoTavern on the Lake – Karaoke NightTilted Kilt – Ladies Night & KaraokeThursday, May 09Applebee’s / Wall – Live MusicBlue Moon – Blues Jam

Metropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Seth TiegerMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Russell & ShawnRiverwatch – Stan SteeleRyan’s Pub – Live DJFriday, May 10Applebee’s / Wall – Melanie & SonnyApplebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ RobBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – Papa JohnLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ TommyMartell’s – Ready In 10Metropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Lee & SheriMJ’s Neptune – Joey B MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Bobby LynchRiverwatch – Bonnie BolandRyan’s Pub – Ridgemont HighTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSaturday, May 11Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ CamBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – Pat Midgley BandLa Riviera – DJ DannyMartell’s – PushMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Melissa Chill & Rob DyeMJ’s Neptune – Karaoke w. KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Mike NappiPine Tavern – Live MusicRiverwatch – Phil Engle BandRyan’s Pub – Live DJTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSunday, May 12 Mothers DayApplebee’s / Tinton Falls – Wayne & FriendsBlue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmMartell’s – Dr. CheekoMonday, May 13Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia NightTuesday, May 14MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke NightRyan’s Pub – KaraokeTilted Kilt – Trivia NightWednesday, May 15Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Craig DanielsMJ’s / Middletown – Matt O’ReeMJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia NightPark 33 – Live DJRiverwatch - TomardoTavern on the Lake – Karaoke NightTilted Kilt – Ladies Night & KaraokeThursday, May 16Applebee’s / Wall – Live MusicBlue Moon – Blues JamMartell’s – Sensational Soul CruisersMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Joey BMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Blues Night w/

Eddy Cooper & The Front PageRiverwatch – Lisa BouchelleRyan’s Pub – Live DJ

Friday, May 17Applebee’s / Wall – Two JohnsApplebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ RobBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – YazmaticsLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ TommyMartell’s – OverloadMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Andy & MarkMJ’s Neptune – Steve ReillyMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Paul BaccashRiverwatch – Nicole & DeniseRyan’s Pub – Black NightTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSaturday, May 18Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ RobBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – DJ DannyMartell’s – Dr. Cheeko; SidewaysMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Bob GaraffaMJ’s Neptune – Brue CrewMJ’s / Tinton Falls –Rachel AllynPine Tavern – Live MusicRiverwatch – BallyhaunisRyan’s Pub – Live DJTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSunday, May 19Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Melanie & SonnyBlue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmMartell’s – Dr. CheekoMonday, May 20Applebee’s / Wall – Trivia NightTuesday, May 21MJ’s Neptune – Bike Night w/ License To ChillMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke NightRyan’s Pub – KaraokeTilted Kilt – Trivia NightWednesday, May 22Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia NightMJ’s / Middletown – Dale TothMJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia NightPark 33 – Live DJRiverwatch - TomardoTavern on the Lake – Karaoke NightTilted Kilt – Ladies Night & KaraokeThursday, May 23Applebee’s / Wall – Live MusicBlue Moon – Blues JamMartell’s – JoBonanno & Godsons;

Sensational Soul CruisersMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Bob GaraffaMJ’s / Tinton Falls –It Might Get Loud Riverwatch – Gary PhillipsRyan’s Pub – Live DJFriday, May 24Applebee’s / Wall – Robert GarciaApplebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ RobBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – Two River BandLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ TommyMartell’s – Mike Dalton; Big Bang BabyMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Jeff Pilgrim

MJ’s Neptune – Lisa & Wendy MJ’s / Tinton Falls – Carla BuffaRiverwatch - TraxRyan’s Pub – Night ShiftTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSaturday, May 25Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ CamBlue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – Three Piece NuggetLa Riviera – DJ DannyMartell’s – Dr. Cheeko; Johnny DramaMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Lisa & WendyMJ’s Neptune – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppePine Tavern – Live MusicRiverwatch – Bonnie BolandRyan’s Pub – Live DJTavern on the Lake – Live MusicSunday, May 26Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – LeftyBlue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmMartell’s – Dr. Cheeko; New Power SoulMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Different StringsMonday, May 27 Memorial DayApplebee’s / Wall – Trivia NightMartell’s – Dr. Cheeko; Don’t Call Me FrancisTuesday, May 28MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke NightRyan’s Pub – KaraokeTilted Kilt – Trivia NightWednesday, May 29Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – Craig DanielsApplebee’s / Tinton Falls – Craig DanielsMJ’s / Middletown – Matt O’ReeMJ’s / Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Trivia NightPark 33 – Live DJRiverwatch - TomardoTavern on the Lake – Karaoke NightTilted Kilt – Ladies Night & KaraokeThursday, May 30Applebee’s / Wall – Live MusicBlue Moon – Blues JamMartell’s – Sensational Soul CruisersMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Lisa BouchelleMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Mike & Christine Riverwatch - LeftyRyan’s Pub – Live DJFriday, May 31Applebee’s / Tinton Falls – DJ Rob Blue Moon – Live MusicBurlew’s - Live EntertainmentColts Neck Inn – Strictly 60’sLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJ TommyMartell’s – Mike Dalton; Wedding CrashersMetropolitan Café – Live DJMJ’s / Middletown – Seth TiegerMJ’s Neptune – The NeighborsRiverwatch – High Tide & Vintage JohnnyRyan’s Pub – Spring into Summer

Party w/ Clever ConTavern on the Lake – Live Music

Applebee’s / Tinton Falls14 Park Rd., Tinton Falls

732-935-1158Applebee’s / Wall2007 Rt. 35, Wall

732-280-3676Bayside Grill

6 Broad St., Keyport732-264-6700

Big Shots Sports Bar780 Rt. 1 North,

Woodbridge732-750-5050

Blue Moon114 S. Bway, S. Amboy

732-525-0014Brass Rail

80 Rt. 79, Matawan732-290-8400

Brickhouse979 Cedarbridge, Brick

732-279-3743Buffalo Wild Wings / Brick2770 Hooper Ave., Brick

732-475-7645Burlew’s Seafood & Steak

59 West Front Street, Keyport732-497-0500

The Cabin984 Rt. 33, Freehold

732-462-3090CJ McLoone’s

560 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls

732-758-0800Café Luna

3679 Rt. 9N, Old Bridge732-965-5490

Claddagh Irish Pub297 Bay Ave, Highlands

732-291-0099Colts Neck Inn

6 Rt. 537732-462-0383

Court Jester / FreeholdE. Main St., Freehold

732-462-1040The Downtown

10 W. Front St., Red Bank732-741-2828Dublin House

30 Monmouth St., Red Bank732-747-6699Fireside Grill

133 Rt. 79, Marlboro732-780-7900

Gusto’s Grill1050 Rt. 18N, East Brunswick

732-651-2737Ivy League

Rt. 9N, Howell732-370-2206

Jack’s Goal Line149 Brighton Ave., Long Branch

732-870-8800La Riviera

113 Main St, Matawan732-566-8400Maloney’s Pub

117 Main St., Matawan732-583-4040

Market Yard Grille18 E. Main St., Freehold

732-431-3220Martell’s

Boardwalk, Pt. Pleasant732-892-0131

McLoones @ Favorites3 Lafayette Rd., Fords

732-512-5025McLoone’s Pier House

1 Ocean Pl., Long Branch732-923-1006

Metropolitan Café8 E. Main St., Freehold

732-780-9400Mediterranean Chateau27 Freneau Ave. (Rt. 79),

Matawan732-780-9400

MJ’s Middletown1005 Hwy 35N, Middletown

732-796-1400MJ’s Neptune

3205 Rt. 66, Neptune

732-918-9700MJ’s Tinton Falls

1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls732-542-3131

Molly Maguire’s132 East River Road, Rumson

732-530-2882Mulligan’s / Toms River

1850 Hooper Ave., Toms River732-255-3900

Nonna’s190 Rt. 9N, Marlboro

732-536-9050Off the Hook

1 Navesink Ave., Highlands732-872-2006

On the Deck2 Simon Lake Dr,

Atlantic Highlands732-872-1424

Park 33618 Park Ave, Freehold

732-761-1300Pine Tavern

154 Rt. 34N, Old Bridge732-727-5060

PK’s Shamrock Rose415 18th Ave., Belmar

732-681-3111Park East

3352 Rt. 35S., Hazlet732-739-2002

Prime 341212 Rt. 34S., Aberdeen

732-441-9663Riverwatch

799 Rt. 70, Brick732-920-8900

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar299 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd

Monroe Township(732) 251-1709Salt Creek Grille

4 Bingham Ave, Rumson732-933-9272

Shogun Legacy1536 North Bay Ave.,

Toms River, NJ732-286-9888

St. Stephen’s Green2031 Rt. 71, Spring Lake

732-449-2636Sunsets

302 S. Concourse Ave., Neptune732-775-9911

Surf Taco / Jackson21 S. Hope Chapel, Jackson

732-364-8226Tavern on the Lake

101 Main St., Hightstown609-426-9345

The Shannon Rose / Woodbridge855 St. George’s Ave.

Woodbridge732-636-6100

The Sycamore Grille1 Shinnecock, Manalapan

732-792-7722Tilted Kilt

Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick732-992-8532

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury

732-744-1400Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Brick

515 Rt. 70, Brick732-262-5180

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Oakhurst2105 Rt. 35

732-695-6010Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Red Bank

2 Bridge St., 732-212-1700

1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury732-744-1400

Twin Light Taphouse128 Bay Ave., Highlands

732-872-1345Windansea

56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands732-872-2266

Wine Loft32 Laird St., Long Branch

732-222-7770

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Friday May 03Sylvia BrownCount Basie TheaterRed Bank, NJ

Saturday, May 04Itzhak PerlmanBergen performing Arts CenterEnglewood, NJ

Sunday, May 05Johnny MathisCount Basie TheaterRed Bank, NJ

Thursday, May 09Straight, No ChaserState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Friday, May 10Project ObjectStone PonyAsbury Park, NJ

Saturday, May 11Liza MinnelliState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Monday, May 13Scotty McCreeryCount Basie TheaterRed Bank, NJ

Tuesday, May 14SoundgardenThe MAC @ Monmouth UW. Long Branch, NJ

Wednesday, May 15Mary Chapin CarpenterMcCarter TheaterPrinceton, NJ

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Friday & Saturday, May 03 & 04

BorgataWanda Sykes

Saturday, May 04Harrah’s

Paris Hilton

Saturday, May 11Revel

ZZ Tops

Sunday, May 12Caesar’s

The Whispers

Friday, May 17House of Blues

Chevellle

Friday, May 17Caesar’s

Trace Adkins

Saturday, May 18Borgata

George Lopez

Friday, May 24Tropicana

SNL: Dana Carvey,Dennis Miller

& Kevin Nealon

Friday, May 24Borgata

Frankie Valli

Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26

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COMMONWEALTHShared sovereignty between states

and federal government; unified for acommon purpose.

For the purposes of government and politics, the word was used when our country was being formed back in the 1700s. Five states used the original designation “commonwealth” when establishing themselves. Today, four states still refer to themselves using the title: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky. (Delaware changed its designation.)

The recent tragic events that took place in Boston last month and the quick and immediate actions taken by its citizens, first responders and residents, reminded me of the second part of theWord’s definition: “unified for a common purpose.” Yes, Massachusetts is indeed a commonwealth and, indeed, its people pulled together for a common purpose.

People helped people, without question and without hesitation. Everyone pitched in to help law enforcement (state and federal) to identify and find the bombers. Everyone worked together. The residents of Boston were put in virtual lockdown for over 24 hours. No one protested. Everyone cooperated and, within 4 ½ days, the “terrorists” were killed and captured.

Pausing to revisit this event and the actions taken by all involved, I stop to reflect on how great this country is and could continue to be if we all “united for a common purpose” in our daily lives and in our daily work habits. Think about it!

The Last Word. Tee Off for Charity!

Register for the Annual FCS Golf Classic.Golf enthusiasts of every level are invited to join the fun at the

annual FCS Golf Classic, Monday, June 10 at the Navesink Country

Club. Golfers can choose to participate in the 18-hole Golf Classic,

which includes a full day of golf and activities, or lady golfers may

opt to participate in the 9-hole Women’s Shore Challenge.

WHAT: The Annual Family & Children’s Service Golf ClassicWHEN: Monday, June 10, 2013WHERE: Navesink Country Club, WHO: Friends and supporters of Family & Children’s Service Golf Classic

CONTACT: Diane Gribbin at 732-22-9111 or email at [email protected]

About Family & Children’s Service

For more than 100 years, Family & Children’s Service (FCS) has

served Monmouth County as a trusted and essential resource for

individuals and families, helping countless people learn, grow,

feel, age and live better. Providing services and solutions through

a wide variety of programs and volunteer efforts, FCS meets the

diverse needs of area residents at all stages of their lives. While

every FCS program is unique, each brings hope, compassion

and peace of mind to someone in need. FCS is the oldest non-

profit organization in Monmouth County, and this longevity is a

testament to its ability to address the needs of a changing society

with integrity and compassion.

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Central Call Center set up to get information & assistance for emergency services, housing assistance, food &

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Call 211 or go online to www.nj211.orgYou can also contact this Central Call Center to volunteer or make a donation to the Hurricane Recovery.

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As a community service, Venues NJ wishes to make our readers aware of upcoming Fundraisers, Benefits & Charity events being conducted in the region. These activities are noteworthy and we are pleased to bring them to your attention.

The devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy is widespread and has had an effect on virtually everyone in the region. Most individual municipalities have set up

their own relief centers, benefit organizations & fundraising programs. However, there is a

Central Call Center set up to get information & assistance for emergency services, housing assistance, food &

medical services, family services, etc.

Call 211 or go online to www.nj211.orgYou can also contact this Central Call Center to volunteer or make a donation to the Hurricane Recovery.

Hurricane Sandy Notifications & Recovery Resources

RESTORE… REBUILD !

HELP WANTEDExperienced Sales People

N E E D E D• Account Executive /

Ad Sales

• Immediate Openings

• PT / FT

• Commission Based

• Excellent $$$ Potential

• Exclusive Territories

• Previous Hospitality Industry Sales a PLUS

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The Mission of Family & Children’s Service is to serve people at vulnerable times in their lives through education, intervention, care and counseling.

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