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Local Band/Artist Profiles

Mixologist-of-the-Month

Comic Relief

Dining Guide

Broadway Shows

Two on the Aisle

Happy Hours

Local Entertainment Listings

Concerts & Theater

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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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TIKI BAR • SEA BREEZE RESTAURANT • BEACH CLUB

BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY 732.982.0131

Visit Our Sea Breeze Restaurant for Nightly Dinner Specials

September 2013

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TIKI BAR • SEA BREEZE RESTAURANT • BEACH CLUB

Band Schedule

Dinner @ Our Oceanfront Sea Breeze Restaurant

MON - LOBSTER NIGHT WED - SHRIMP NIGHT TUES - CRAB NIGHT THURS - PRIME RIB NIGHT

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY

732.892.0131

Fri. 8/30 Drop Dead Sexy 9pmSat. 8/31 Big Bang Baby 9pmSun. 9/1 New Power Soul 8pmMon. 9/2 Don’t Call Me Francis 7pmThurs. 9/5 Sensational Soul Cruisers 9:30pmFri. 9/6 Dangerous New High 9pmSat. 9/7 Overboard 8pmFri. 9/13 Mike Dalton Band 9pmSat. 9/14 JoBonanno & Godsons 9pmFri. 9/20 The Neighbors 9pmSat. 9/21 Generation Next 9pm

Steve DiSalvo Tuesday @ 2pm 9/3

Dr. Cheeko Saturday & Sunday @12:30pm

8/31, 9/1, 9/2, 9/14, 9/15, 9/21, 9/22, 9/28, 9/29

Mike Dalton trio Friday @ 2pm8/30

Ask about our many Private

Rooms for Holiday &

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ZAGAT RATED &COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE

ALL DAYSUNDAY

15% OFF All Food&

Half Price Drinks(Only At The Bar)

LUNCHENTREESStarting at $5.95

SaturdayBar Will Be Open

During Lunch Hours

HAPPYHOUR

All DrinksHalf Price

WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY

10 oz. 14 oz. 24 oz.$18.95 $21.95 $34.95Includes Garden Salad

Imaginative American Cuisine with International Flavors in a

Classic Tavern Setting

ALL DAYSPECIALS

$10.95Grilled Skirt Steak,

Shell Steak,(+$2)

Choice of 2 sides.No Sharing or Splitting.

PASTA Wednesday$5.95

WING Thursday1/2 Price

Any Style Buffaloor Asian Wings

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All DrinksHalf Price

WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY

Prime Rib* Certified USDA Prime Quality

10 oz. 14oz. 24oz.

$21.95 $24.95 $34.95

Includes Garden Salad

Available after 4pm

LUNCH ENTREESStarting at $5.95Monday – Saturday

11am-3pm

Bar Will Be Open During Lunch Hours

ALL DAY SUNDAY

15% off All Food&

Half Price Drinks(Only At The Bar)

A L L D AY S P E C I A L S

STEAK Monday*$10.95

Grilled Skirt Steak, Rib Eye Steak, Shell Steak,

8 oz. Filet Mignon

LOBSTER Tuesday*$16.95

PASTA Wednesday$5.95

CHICKEN ThursdaysChicken Dish

Any Style $9.95

*Prices Subject To Change According to Market Conditions

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Letter to Our Readers Laughter is the best medicine. We’ve heard this phrase all our lives -- and it’s true! According to scientific researchers, a good belly laugh can provide both physical and mental benefits relieving physical tension and stress as it relaxes muscles. Well, within the borders of our state, there are many venues available where you can receive such “medicine.” The comedy clubs in New Jersey offer fun, relaxation and a wide variety of talent for our enjoyment. Read “Laugh Lines,” this month’s main feature, and hear from some experts in the field of comedy about their business and their experiences. Looking for a gathering place for Irish tradition and family fun? An eatery where you can enjoy great food and drink at great prices? Look no further than Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar located in Monroe. Take a moment to review this month’s restaurant profile to learn more. Two teachers/musicians met at Freehold Boro High School almost 40 year ago and have been bringing their crisp, smooth sound to Jersey Shore venues ever since. Read about Stan and Heshy, also known as the Half Brothers. Then, learn a bit about a “hockey mom”/bartender who juggles her life serving drinks at MJ’s in Tinton Falls, driving her nine-year-old son to hockey practice and actually playing in a hockey league that she and her other hockey mom friends started. Get to know this month’s Mixologist, Kimmy Ehlbeck. Rounding out this issue, and expanding on the comic vibe, we introduce you to a lawyer turned comedian! (Yes, the jokes could just about write themselves). Kevin Israel performs at clubs and venues throughout the Northeast including college gigs, corporate events and fundraisers. Learn more in our Comic Relief feature. The balance of this issue of Venues NJ provides you with timely information on dining and entertainment establishments to visit, relax and enjoy yourselves. Now, go out and try someplace different for a change of pace.

BobByrne,Publisher

Sports Bars & Quiz .................................................................. Page 6Restaurant Profile ............................................................... Page 10Band Profile ......................................................................... Page 12 Mixologist-of-the-Month ................................................. Page 14Main Feature: NJ Comedy Clubs .................................. Page 18Catering ................................................................................ Page 20Libations ................................................................................ Page 21BYO Restaurants ...................................................................Page 22Two on the Aisle ................................................................. Page 24Comic Relief ....................................................................... Page 26Dining Pleasures ................................................................ Page 28Happy Hours ........................................................................ Page 30Where it’s happening! ....................................................... Page 31Concerts & Theater ............................................................. Page 32Plugged into AC ................................................................. Page 33Venues NJ Cares .................................................................. Page 34The Last Word ...................................................................... Page 34

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Contributing WritersClare Marie CelanoSteve OrtliebTim Kolupanowich

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A relaxing cross between Margaritaville and Tommy Bahama

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

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

Featuring1/2 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

Monday - Trivia Night Tuesday - Lobster NightWednesday – Ladies Night: Live Music 6pm – 9pmThursday – Snow Crab Night; Live Music 7pmFriday & 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

Sun. 9/1 Rhyme & ReasonMon. 9/2 Gary PhilipsTues. 9/3 Gary CookWed. 9/4 TomardoThurs. 9/5 Lisa BouchelleFri. 9/6 UndisputedSat. 9/7 Billy LawlorMon. 9/9 Trivia NightTues. 9/10 Gary CookWed. 9/11 TomardoThurs. 9/12 Floyd MurrayFri. 9/13 License To ChillSat. 9/14 Phil Engel Band

Mon. 9/16 Trivia NightTues. 9/17 Gary CookWed. 9/18 TomardoThurs. 9/19 LeftyFri. 9/20 Nicole & DeniseSat. 9/21 BallyhaunisMon. 9/23 Trivia NightTues. 9/24 Gary CookWed. 9/25 TomardoThurs. 9/26 Lisa BouchelleFri. 9/27 High Tide & Vintage JohnnySat. 9/28 Brue CrewMon. 9/30 Trivia Night

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

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MONDAYS @ 7:30 PMOpen D

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LUNCH !

Daily Specials

Happy Hour

Football Sundays!!!

First there was Sinatra, then Martin, then Darin … NOW…Tomardo Every Wednesday

6pm – 9pm

September EntertainmentCruise up to the marina dock @ RiverwatchTie up & come inside for lunch/dinner or

Call ahead and we’ll have your meal ready for pick up(select beverages available in plastic containers)

See our complete menu on our website.

Sept. 11th … Ladies Shopping Day Extravaganza

September 2013

EVERY THURSDAY

Join Us

Win a $50 Gift Card

Join us for FOOTBALL SUNDAYS

w/ Hot Buffet & Specials on

Select BeersGiant / Jet T-Shirt

Giveaways

Snow Crab Day1lb. Snow Crab Entreé - $20. per person

Up to 10 booths featuring Jewelry, Perfume, Lotions, Clothing, Crafts and other neat stuff!

Psychic Readings Available - c all 732.814.8576.


ABERDEENCourt Jester 732-566-6674

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 732-681-3111

LOCH 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 732-536-9050

MATAWANKat Shack 732-441-1030MJ’s Buttonwood 732-566-6220

MIDDLETOWNMJ’s 732-918-9700

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

NEPTUNEClancy’s Tavern 732-776-6999East Coast Cookery 732-922-0003Headliner 732-775-6200Kelly’s 732-775-9517MJ’s 732-918-9700Sunsets 732-775-9911

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 US Open Tennis Smarts

Match the winner with the year he won.

YEAR PLAYER2012 Novak Djokovic 2011 Roger Federer2010 Marat Safin2009 Andy Roddick 2008-04 Raphael Nadal2003 Andy Murray 2002 Juan Martin del Potro2001 Andre Agassi 2000 Lleyton Hewitt1999 Pete Sampras

Bonus:

What year did the US Open start? Who won?

(Answers on page 20)

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S por t s Ba r L i s t i n g s

September 2013


Sit, relax & enjoy!Sit, relax & enjoy!Sit, relax & enjoy!

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MJ*s at rt. 66rt. 66 west - neptune



MJ*s at the FallsSycamore Ave - Tinton Falls



MJ*s at rt. 35rt. 35 north - middletown



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Brunch menu at MJ*s @ the Falls

ANDLakeside Brunch

Buffet at MJ*s @ Buttonwood

every Sunday11am - 2pm

with drink specials.


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ANDLakeside Brunch




MJ*s at Buttonwoodrt. 34 north - matawanMJ*s at Buttonwood

rt. 34 north - matawanMJ*s at Buttonwood

rt. 34 north - matawan

HAPPY HOURat the bar

every M-F!!Drink specials M-F 4-7pm!1/2 price appsM-Th 4-6pm!

FREE hot & coldbuffet every

Friday 4-6pm!

Watch the NFL games with us!ALLDirect TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket, huge at screens,

giveaways, drink specials & every greatSunday enjoy our game-time appetizer menu:

Kick-Off Chicken Wings $4.25(6)Grid-Iron Nachos $4.99

Sideline Meatball Parm Sandwich $4.99Angus Blitz Burger Bites w/ chips $4.99(2)

Pigskin Pulled Pork Tacos $4.99(2)End Zone Traditional Crust Bar Pie $4.99MJ*s Champion-Chip Cheese Fries $4.99

The Superbowl Sampler $18.99(Kick off wings, Champion-Chip cheese fries,

2 Angus Blitz Burger Bites & 2 Pigskin Pulled Pork Tacos)

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PRO SPORT SCHEDULES

MLB NY Yankees & NY Mets

PGA Pro Tour ScheduleSep 12 - Sep 15 BMW Championship Conway Farms Golf Club, Lake Forest, ILSep 19 - Sep 22 TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, GAOct 3 - Oct 6 The Presidents Cup Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH

Sun, Sep 1 vs BaltimoreMon, Sep 2 vs White SoxTue, Sep 3 vs White SoxWed, Sep 4 vs White SoxThu, Sep 5 vs BostonFri, Sep 6 vs BostonSat, Sep 7 vs BostonSun, Sep 8 vs BostonMon, Sep 9 @ BaltimoreTue, Sep 10 @ BaltimoreWed, Sep 11 @ BaltimoreThu, Sep 12 @ BaltimoreFri, Sep 13 @ BostonSat, Sep 14 @ BostonSun, Sep 15 @ BostonTue, Sep 17 @ TorontoWed, Sep 18 @ TorontoThu, Sep 19 @ TorontoFri, Sep 20 vs San FranciscoSat, Sep 21 vs San FranciscoSun, Sep 22 vs San FranciscoTue, Sep 24 vs Tampa BayWed, Sep 25 vs Tampa BayThu, Sep 26 vs Tampa BayFri, Sep 27 @ HoustonSat, Sep 28 @ HoustonSun, Sep 29 @ Houston

Sun, Sep 1 @ WashingtonMon, Sep 2 @ AtlantaTue, Sep 3 @ AtlantaWed, Sep 4 @ AtlantaFri, Sep 6 @ ClevelandSat, Sep 7 @ ClevelandSun, Sep 8 @ ClevelandMon, Sep 9 vs WashingtonTue, Sep 10 vs WashingtonWed, Sep 11 vs WashingtonThu, Sep 12 vs WashingtonFri, Sep 13 vs MiamiSat, Sep 14 vs MiamiSat, Sep 14 vs MiamiSun, Sep 15 vs MiamiTue, Sep 17 vs San FranciscoWed, Sep 18 vs San FranciscoThu, Sep 19 vs San FranciscoFri, Sep 20 @ PhiladelphiaSat, Sep 21 @ PhiladelphiaSun, Sep 22 @ PhiladelphiaMon, Sep 23 @ CincinnatiTue, Sep 24 @ CincinnatiWed, Sep 25 @ CincinnatiThu, Sep 26 vs MilwaukeeFri, Sep 27 vs MilwaukeeSat, Sep 28 vs MilwaukeeSun, Sep 29 vs Milwaukee

Watch ALL Your Favorite Sports @

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NASCAR - Sprint Cup SeriesSun, Sep 1 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at AtlantaAtlanta Motor SpeedwaySat, Sep 7 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at RichmondRichmond International RacewaySun, Sep 15 2:00 PM ET GEICO 400 at ChicagoChicagoland SpeedwaySun, Sep 22 2:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New HampshireNew Hampshire Motor SpeedwaySun, Sep 29 2:00 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at DoverDover International Speedway

Nationwide SeriesFri, Sep 6 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at RichmondRichmond International RacewaySat, Sep 14 3:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at ChicagoChicagoland Speedway

Sat, Sep 21 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at KentuckyKentucky SpeedwaySat, Sep 28 3:30 PM ET NASCAR Nationwide Series at DoverDover International Speedway

Watch All this Season’s Games @ Fireside$2.50 Coors Light Btls.

& Drafts, during all NFL gamesPrizes & Giveaways

during *every game.

Sun, Sep 8 @ DallasSun, Sep 15 vs DenverSun, Sep 22 @ CarolinaSun, Sep 29 @ Kansas CitySun, Oct 6 vs PhiladelphiaThu, Oct 10 @ ChicagoMon, Oct 21 vs MinnesotaSun, Oct 27 @ PhiladelphiaBYE WEEKSun, Nov 10 vs OaklandSun, Nov 17 vs Green BaySun, Nov 24 vs DallasSun, Dec 1 @ WashingtonSun, Dec 8 @ San DiegoSun, Dec 15 vs SeattleSun, Dec 22 @ DetroitSun, Dec 29 vs Washington

Sun, Sep 8 vs Tampa BayThu, Sep 12 @ New EnglandSun, Sep 22 vs BuffaloSun, Sep 29 @ TennesseeMon, Oct 7 @ AtlantaSun, Oct 13 vs PittsburghSun, Oct 20 vs New EnglandSun, Oct 27 @ CincinnatiSun, Nov 3 vs New OrleansBYE WEEKSun, Nov 17 @ BuffaloSun, Nov 24 @ BaltimoreSun, Dec 1 vs MiamiSun, Dec 8 vs OaklandSun, Dec 15 @ CarolinaSun, Dec 22 vs ClevelandSun, Dec 29 @ Miami

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HAPPY HOURMONDAY-FRIDAY

NOON-7pm

Watch ALL Yankee & Mets

Games @ Fireside!

www.FIRESIDEGRILLANDBAR.com

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

732.780.7900

BAR ONLY

DAILY SPECIALS7 Days A Week

½ Price AppetizersAfter 10pm

MONDAYMONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

$2.50 Coors Light During the GameTUESDAY

TRIVIA NIGHT$4 Pinnacle Drinks

$3 Corona & Corona LightPrizes & Giveaways 8pm – close

WEDNESDAY½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close

$2.50 Miller Lite $3 Heineken & Heineken Light

THURSDAY½ Price Wine by the Bottle

All Night$3 Corona Light 9pm – close

$2.50 Coors Light Draft & Bottles9pm – close

FRIDAYLIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Extended Happy Hour ‘til 8pm

DJ 10pm - close

WEDNESDAY - ½ Price Appetizers 8pm – close

9September 2013

Jones vs. GustafsonUFC 165 SAT. SEP. 21 LIVE FROM TORONTO

UFC 164HENDERSON VS. PETTIS

Sat. Aug. 31Live from Milwaukee

Are You reAdY For Some FootbAll?

SUNDAY FOOTBALL ENJOY ALL THE GAMES @ FIRESIDE$2.50 COORS LIGHT DURING GAMESPRIZES & GIVEAWAYSEVERY WEEK

Join Us @ Fireside Sat. Sept

14thFloyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez

“Congratulations to Fireside Grill & Bar on their 2nd Anniversary”

from MGM / Las Vegas


Ryan’s PUB & SPORTS BAR

Come to an eatery that welcomes families with hearty food, generous portions at great prices, and an atmosphere that is all a neighborhood corner Irish pub should be. “You get a lot for your money here,” emphasizes Gina Dipierro, General Manager of Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar in Monroe. “We offer great meals for families without breaking the bank, especially at this time with the tough economic climate.”

If you’ve any doubt that an Irish pub is where you are, just look around; you’ll be greeted by a portrait of leprechauns, a magic tree, rainbows and yes -- a pot of gold, all courtesy of a local artist and regular customer at Ryan’s Pub and Sports Bar. You will also feel the inviting comfort of this pub with its wainscoting, chair railing, wood floors and Irish memorabilia on the walls. Add in the green-and-white gingham tablecloths and green leather upholstered dining chairs and it all spells, “Irish pub.”

The pub-style restaurant offers a dining room and bar, a family-friendly environment with a “kids” menu, an upbeat sports bar with 15 TVs and 17 beers on tap, some rocking nightlife, drink specials, menu specials, Happy Hour and live entertainment on weekends.

This casual pub offers 10 oz. Angus juicy burgers on a large kaiser roll, pizza, wings that come in a variety of “heat” levels and lots more. Ryan’s also offers its patrons nightly dine-in specials on delicious food to make family dining a bit easier. Take the family to Ryan’s on Monday and buy one entree and get one at half price. Tuesday offers a “buy one burger and get one half off.” Wednesday offers half price appetizers and Thursday, a popular family dining night, is “buy

one pizza and get one free.”

Chef Dave Nieratko brings his talents and his catering company, Culinary Classics, to Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar. Incorporating his Portuguese and Polish heritage, the chef brings a vast array of flavors to satisfy customers. Sous-Chef Brad Eckman brings his creativity to Ryan’s Pub as well, creating daily specials.

Hearty Irish fare, such as Shepherd’s Pie, Fish and Chips, Corned Beef Sandwiches and Reuben’s all await patrons. Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar also offers Irish appetizers, including, “Drunk Clams,” clams cooked in beer broth. Customer’s love these so much, says Dipierro, they actually ask to take home a container of the beer broth!”

Try the Irish Nachos, which is a big seller-- home-cooked potato chips, layers of cheddar cheese, Bleu cheese, topped with crumbled bacon and scallions, and baked in the oven.

Pizza is also a very popular selection here, including bar pies, Margherita, and plain pies. Or, create your own pizza from a selection of tempting toppings, including mushrooms, black olives, Italian sweet sausage, meatballs, onions and peppers.

There are also fantastic sports event specials such as $5 bar pies and 50-cent wings, which DiPierro describes as “very large.” The wings are offered in hot buffalo, mild buffalo, Cajun or dry, with sauce on the side.

Drink specials abound at Ryan’s and include 75-cent

domestic mugs all day and $1 off shots every Monday. All day $1 domestic mugs and $1 off shots are on tap on Tuesday. During football season sports bar specials can include Bud or Coors, including $1.75 pints and $2.50 bottles.

Enjoy specialty nights at Ryan’s Pub, including Karaoke on Tuesday night and a DJ on Thursday (except during football season). Friday a live band entertains, and “Surprise Saturday” offers patrons a smaller, more intimate band, or DJ.

Game days offer give-a-ways such as free tickets or Miller light specials on Rutgers game nights. During the NFL season, specials offered at half-time can include give-a-ways from free T-shirts to NFL Jerseys.

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar also offers its patrons Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, with $2 domestic pints.

This casual and comfy Irish pub can also accommodate

your private birthday parties,

showers and holiday parties in the dining

room. So whether it’s a family dinner

out, an evening of entertainment and late night snacks, or

an upbeat sports game viewing venue with great

food, wings and libations, Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar will give you all that and more! Dipierro summarizes, “People will tell us they’ve gone somewhere else, but they end up stopping back here. They say it’s like home base to them.”

by CLARE MARIE CELANO

10 September 2013

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HAPPY HOURSMon-Fri 3pm-7pmSat-Sun 1pm-7pm

A gathering place for Irish tradition

and family fun!

MONDAY75¢ Domestic Mugs

$1 off all shotsBuy one entree,

Get one half price(Dine in only)

TUESDAY$1 Domestic Mugs

$1 off all shotsBuy one burger,

get one half price(Dine in only)

WEDNESDAYLadies Night @7pm

Half Price Apps(Limit 1)(until 8pm)

THURSDAYBogo Free Pizza

TUESDAYS - Karaoke

THURSDAYS - DJ @ 10pm

FRIDAYS - Live Band @ 10pm

9/6 THE BUTCHERS 9/13 MAMA’S STEW 9/20 RADIO DAZE 9/27 BLACK NIGHT

SURPRISESATURDAYS @10pm

Stop in. You never know who’ll be entertainimg…

A Live Band?…A DJ? …or ????

www.RyansPubNJ.com299 Spotswood-Englishtown Road • Monroe Township, NJ 08831• (732) 251-1709

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299 Spotswood Englishtown Rd, Monroe

732-251-1709

PART IRISH PUB! PART SPORTS BAR! ALL FAMILY FRIENDLY!

SPORTS ALL DAY ON 15

FLATSCREEN TV’S!

$4.95 LUNCH

SPECIALS MONDAY—FRIDAY

SUNDAY FOOTBALL &

MON/THURS NT FOOTBALL 1/2TIME

LIGHT COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS

DAILY MENU SPECIALS

MON & TUES DINE-IN

SPECIALS HALF PRICE

APPS WED. BOGO PIZZA

THURSDAYS

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS

MUGSHOT MONDAY KARAOKE TUES. LADIES NT WED

DJ ON THIRSTY THURS.

LIVE BANDS ON FRI SAT SURPRISE

SPORTS SUNDAYS

FOOTBALL SPECIALS!SUNDAYS - $1.75 Bud / Bud Lt. Pints • $2.50 Btls $5 Bar Pies • .50c WingsComplimentary Half-time Snacks • Half-time Giveaways

MON. / THURS - $1.75 Coors Lt Pints • $2.50 Btls$5 Bar Pies • .50c WingsComplimentary Half-time Snacks • Half-time Giveaways

SATURDAYS – Rutgers Games (only) $1.75 Miller Lt. Pints • $2.50 Btls • $5 Bar Pies •.50c WingsComplimentary Half-time Snacks • Half-time Giveaways

SEPTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT

Daily Drink & Menu Specials

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by Tim Kolupanowich

September 2013

They met as teachers at Free-hold Boro High School almost 40 years ago and Stan Koba and Heshy Moses have been

bringing their crisp, smooth sound up and down the Jersey Shore ever since.

The moniker of Half-Brothers was first instilled early on in their teach-ing careers: while Koba taught social studies and Moses focused on psy-chology, they were the only teachers with long hair and people kept ask-ing them if they were related. Their enthusiasm on stage stems directly from their passion in the classroom. “When I teach a lot of it is about ex-pressing and trying to get students to understand, sort of live what I’m trying to say and experience what I’m trying to say,” said Koba. “When I’m playing I just take what I like to do in the classroom and I transfer

it into my music.” Moses, who also coached boys and girls soccer, is now retired, and Koba is now in an ad-ministrative role in Howell.

Koba, born in Middletown, Connecticut, first learned guitar in fifth grade when his mother forced him to take lessons and sang all throughout Catholic school. He played in a band called The Critic’s Choice in high school be-fore moving on to Central Connecticut State College.

He moved to Freehold directly after graduation in 1973. Moses, from As-bury Park, was inspired by The Roll-ing Stones’ Keith Richards during a show in his hometown’s Convention Hall, and promptly had his mother buy him a guitar. He honed his tal-ent while attending the University of Miami. He spent one year teaching at Camden High School before coming to Freehold.

Picking up the guitar is always a joy, but Moses especially enjoys down-town Freehold’s Court Jester right before Thanksgiving because he gets to be with people he hasn’t seen in years. “I love that night, that night is wild,” he laughs. “I would rather almost talk to people than play mu-sic because you haven’t seen these people in so long.” Koba particularly

relishes his time spent playing at the Laurita Winery in New Egypt, Surf Taco in Jackson and Union Landing Restaurant in Bri-elle. To watch them play is to travel across generations of mu-sic, though they still prefer the old-er tunes they grew up with. You’ll hear

them cover Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson and John Mayer, but they always go back. “People always ask for The Dead, Rolling Stones, it nev-er stops. They like all that old stuff,” says Moses.

Half-Brothers plays regularly enough and cater to a wide audience who ap-preciate being entertained, and the ability to just escape their lives for a little while. “I taught psychology for a long time so to me, it’s all about get-ting stuff out,” muses Moses. “A lot of people keep stuff inside and that’s why they have problems. Music to me is just a great re-lease.”

When the two H a l f - B r o t h e r s first started out the drinking age was only 18 so some of their students were able to watch them perform. Even after it changed to 21 the old faces would continue come back and soon former students were bringing kids of their own. They even used to perform with their stu-dents at their annual end-of-school show “Half-Brothers and Others” and have featured former students in their act.

Koba spent five days at Woodstock in 1969 taking in one of the great-est scenes in music history -- and this still resonates today when he plays with Moses as the Half-Broth-ers. “There were 300,000 people at Woodstock and there was no hatred,” he remembers. The atmosphere today is just as relaxed and friendly when Half-Brothers play.

For more information including sched-ule and booking, be sure to check out halfbrothers.com.

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Laugh Lines!! New Jersey’s top comedy club owners talk about why laughing is not only such good business -- it’s great for you too.It is often said that “laughter is the best medicine.” And indeed, there’s much truth to this statement. In fact, scientific research demonstrates both physical and mental health benefits: rollicking laughter can relieve physical tension and stress as it relaxes muscles. A damn good guffaw boosts the immune system, as it decreases stress hormones and increases infection-fighting antibodies. A hearty belly laugh or a series of delightful giggle fits can trigger the release of endorphins, those feel-really-good biochemicals. And laughter can increase blood flow, which is good for your heart.

And in New Jersey -- there’s so much to laugh at. Our comedy clubs are renowned and revered in the entertainment capitals of Los Angeles and New York. Humor comes in numerous styles and forms and our comedy clubs offer a wide variety to get any chuckle-motor revved up.

Although it’s all about a laughing matter, comedy clubs are serious businesses. They’re here to entertain you and ensure you have the most pleasant experience, including food and drinks in a comfortable environment. Owners and management of

these clubs sit through dozens and dozens of auditions of hopefuls, to see who can grace their spotlights.

The mid-1980s was a “very exciting” time for comedy, recalls Bob Kephart, founder and owner of The Comedy Stop in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. From the entertainment centers of Los Angeles and New York, comedy clubs exploded all over. “They filled a need, but the bad thing about it was that so many of these new clubs were putting people on stage who had no business being on stage, they didn’t know what they were doing. Because of this, many people tended to think that all clubs and comedians sucked because they saw one lousy performance.”

By 1990 or so, he adds, the influx started to go down again; the cream rose to the top and many of the fly-by-night clubs went out of business. Kephart took advantage and opened the Comedy Stop in Las Vegas in 1991; he describes it as “the best comedy club on the strip.”

Dino Ibelli, founder and owner of Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, one of only two freestanding venues devoted solely to comedy in New Jersey, observes that during the past decade the economy’s free fall a few years ago impacted disposable income previously used for entertainment. “Normally, when people would go out to dinner about twice a week, they cut back on average to once a week, and

comedy clubs were hurt even more.”

Ibelli does see it turning around and when it rises back to what it used to be prior to 2008, the comedy business will once again benefit from t h e b o o m .

B u t

that’s not to say, he is quick to point out, that it’s a bust at all -- in downtimes, people need merriment

and l a u g h t e r even more.

Comedy, observes Suzy Rose Yengo, Esq., chief executive officer and bottle washer of Catch a Rising Star, “has been great thanks to a low ticket price, television and radio. Comics are the rock stars of this decade!”

Comedy clubs such as those featured in this article are all invested in this specific form of entertainment -- you won’t find dramatic poetry readings or a jazz trio, or a singing contest. As such, it’s serious business to remain in business. Says Ibelli, “In my area, there are many places that have tried comedy, like restaurants and pizzerias doing comedy nights. But the problem is they are not booking real comedians, but those at the open mic level and this hurts our business.”

Because these budding comics don’t have the grit of real experience, they can often falter on pacing and rhythm, which will lose the audience -- or they just aren’t too funny to begin with. Now of course, all the greats started somewhere, but comedy audiences tend to be more finicky when faced by someone who is there to purposefully get them to laugh their asses off. “So,” says Ibelli, “when people go to these open-mic type of comedy events at restaurants they are often disappointed. They then translate this poor experience to all live comedy events, including professional comedy clubs. It hurts the reputation.”

Kephart agrees with Ibelli: “If someone isn’t funny, this kind of pisses off the audience. When the comedy business exploded, everyone thought they could just use their room, get a mic and open it up.”

As such, owners of comedy clubs especially those that have been in business for a long time, weathering bad economies, etc., have got to hit it right with every show and talent they hire. “My guys all have credits and are paid comedians,” Ibelli says. He admits that he doesn’t personally like everyone he books and that, he feels, is not the point. He says that about 25 percent of those he books he personally doesn’t think are a hoot, but they have strong fan bases and they can make the customers laugh. “If they make the customers laugh then they’re number-one in my eyes; it’s

about the customers, not me.”

The Comedy Stop’s formula for selection is to ensure all three acts

a p p e a r i n g

for a night’s comedy are all of equal impact. “Instead of having the first one being passable, the middle one being OK and the final being great, we start out with the bang. All three guys or women are all capable of headlining.”

Laugh addicts can certainly get their comedy fixes on Comedy Central -- but there is nothing like the live experience, unfiltered, unedited and most important, no commercials. Ibelli explains that when you view a Comedy Central half-hour special, you’re only seeing about 15 or 20 minutes, edited, of the original performance.

“It’s kind of like people going to the Indy 500 hoping for a crash,” compares Kephart. He also observes that many people who regularly go to comedy clubs are actually wannabe comics so they think they can criticize. “Other than that, audiences enjoy the social and interpersonal experience and the reactions of both their audience peers and the comic. At a comedy club you are in the moment.”

Yengo summarizes the experience succinctly: “It’s live, in your face, you get instant reactions.”

There’s more on the horizon -- Uncle Vinnie’s is expanding on October 11 Friday nights only at Tuscan House in Toms River. Catch a Rising Star is looking forward to re-opening its Princeton location this month; date and talent to be announced.

This is great news and reflects Kephart’s assertion: “Everyone needs laughter.”

And Now ... A Word from Our Heckler!Part of any comedy show is always the dude (or woman) in the audience who is compelled to heckle. Meaning, lobbing a smart-ass remark aimed at the c o m e d i a n / c o m i c , who then often masterfully delivers a total smackdown to the cowed and embarrassed heckler.

Some of these tit-for-tats have been absolutely epic. If you feel the need to

heckle, you may not want to after reading these real-life incidents.

Ibelli recalls the first time Andrew Dice Clay performed at his club and a guy from Point Pleasant Beach “thought he was the show.” Clay would use a keyword, “timeout,” which would indicate to the club staff that the heckler/pain in the ass was to be escorted out. Clay said the magic word and Ibelli went to the heckler, telling him he had to leave. “Suddenly, Dice just said, ‘Don’t let him go, he paid to be here. Instead, just let him sit in the bathroom for 10 minutes.’ I complied, taking the guy into the bathroom and making sure he didn’t leave. We hear Dice say, “OK! Ten minutes are up; let him out

where he can sit back in his chair!’ The guy didn’t utter a peep the rest of the night.”

Recently, Rich Vos from Opie and Anthony was headlining Uncle Vinnie’s. Ibelli describes one guy in the audience who was already buzzed when he came in, and got progressively louder and more obnoxious, and then, “Vos just buried him into no tomorrow to the point where the guy’s wife was crying and they ended up leaving.”

Yengo laughs as she relates, “So the comic’s on the stage, there’s a dreaded bridal party. He says a joke, the guest, who was actually the niece of the club location’s general manager, shoves the guy onstage and then cracks a glass over his head! He protected himself with the mic stand and the cops shut the club down!”

Most comics are prepared for hecklers and have standard comebacks in their routines that reflect their unique personalities. The comeback lines that have always cracked Kephart up are: “Hey, I work alone.” “Do I come to your job and teach you how to flip a burger?” “Great! Thanks for your help.” “This

is why birth control should be retroactive.” “Oh, you’re from down south, the only place where you can buy a satellite dish that comes with a free trailer home.” “Dad, didn’t I tell you to not come to my shows anymore?”

Point is, says Ibelli, don’t heckle, “you’ll never win. The guy on the stage has the microphone and the audience. And if you’re pissing off the comic, you’re pissing the audience off too -- they paid to hear him or her, not you after six Budweisers.”

by Lisa Schofield

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Laugh Lines!! New Jersey’s top comedy club owners talk about why laughing is not only such good business -- it’s great for you too.It is often said that “laughter is the best medicine.” And indeed, there’s much truth to this statement. In fact, scientific research demonstrates both physical and mental health benefits: rollicking laughter can relieve physical tension and stress as it relaxes muscles. A damn good guffaw boosts the immune system, as it decreases stress hormones and increases infection-fighting antibodies. A hearty belly laugh or a series of delightful giggle fits can trigger the release of endorphins, those feel-really-good biochemicals. And laughter can increase blood flow, which is good for your heart.

And in New Jersey -- there’s so much to laugh at. Our comedy clubs are renowned and revered in the entertainment capitals of Los Angeles and New York. Humor comes in numerous styles and forms and our comedy clubs offer a wide variety to get any chuckle-motor revved up.

Although it’s all about a laughing matter, comedy clubs are serious businesses. They’re here to entertain you and ensure you have the most pleasant experience, including food and drinks in a comfortable environment. Owners and management of

these clubs sit through dozens and dozens of auditions of hopefuls, to see who can grace their spotlights.

The mid-1980s was a “very exciting” time for comedy, recalls Bob Kephart, founder and owner of The Comedy Stop in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. From the entertainment centers of Los Angeles and New York, comedy clubs exploded all over. “They filled a need, but the bad thing about it was that so many of these new clubs were putting people on stage who had no business being on stage, they didn’t know what they were doing. Because of this, many people tended to think that all clubs and comedians sucked because they saw one lousy performance.”

By 1990 or so, he adds, the influx started to go down again; the cream rose to the top and many of the fly-by-night clubs went out of business. Kephart took advantage and opened the Comedy Stop in Las Vegas in 1991; he describes it as “the best comedy club on the strip.”

Dino Ibelli, founder and owner of Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, one of only two freestanding venues devoted solely to comedy in New Jersey, observes that during the past decade the economy’s free fall a few years ago impacted disposable income previously used for entertainment. “Normally, when people would go out to dinner about twice a week, they cut back on average to once a week, and

comedy clubs were hurt even more.”

Ibelli does see it turning around and when it rises back to what it used to be prior to 2008, the comedy business will once again benefit from t h e b o o m .

B u t

that’s not to say, he is quick to point out, that it’s a bust at all -- in downtimes, people need merriment

and l a u g h t e r even more.

Comedy, observes Suzy Rose Yengo, Esq., chief executive officer and bottle washer of Catch a Rising Star, “has been great thanks to a low ticket price, television and radio. Comics are the rock stars of this decade!”

Comedy clubs such as those featured in this article are all invested in this specific form of entertainment -- you won’t find dramatic poetry readings or a jazz trio, or a singing contest. As such, it’s serious business to remain in business. Says Ibelli, “In my area, there are many places that have tried comedy, like restaurants and pizzerias doing comedy nights. But the problem is they are not booking real comedians, but those at the open mic level and this hurts our business.”

Because these budding comics don’t have the grit of real experience, they can often falter on pacing and rhythm, which will lose the audience -- or they just aren’t too funny to begin with. Now of course, all the greats started somewhere, but comedy audiences tend to be more finicky when faced by someone who is there to purposefully get them to laugh their asses off. “So,” says Ibelli, “when people go to these open-mic type of comedy events at restaurants they are often disappointed. They then translate this poor experience to all live comedy events, including professional comedy clubs. It hurts the reputation.”

Kephart agrees with Ibelli: “If someone isn’t funny, this kind of pisses off the audience. When the comedy business exploded, everyone thought they could just use their room, get a mic and open it up.”

As such, owners of comedy clubs especially those that have been in business for a long time, weathering bad economies, etc., have got to hit it right with every show and talent they hire. “My guys all have credits and are paid comedians,” Ibelli says. He admits that he doesn’t personally like everyone he books and that, he feels, is not the point. He says that about 25 percent of those he books he personally doesn’t think are a hoot, but they have strong fan bases and they can make the customers laugh. “If they make the customers laugh then they’re number-one in my eyes; it’s

about the customers, not me.”

The Comedy Stop’s formula for selection is to ensure all three acts

a p p e a r i n g

for a night’s comedy are all of equal impact. “Instead of having the first one being passable, the middle one being OK and the final being great, we start out with the bang. All three guys or women are all capable of headlining.”

Laugh addicts can certainly get their comedy fixes on Comedy Central -- but there is nothing like the live experience, unfiltered, unedited and most important, no commercials. Ibelli explains that when you view a Comedy Central half-hour special, you’re only seeing about 15 or 20 minutes, edited, of the original performance.

“It’s kind of like people going to the Indy 500 hoping for a crash,” compares Kephart. He also observes that many people who regularly go to comedy clubs are actually wannabe comics so they think they can criticize. “Other than that, audiences enjoy the social and interpersonal experience and the reactions of both their audience peers and the comic. At a comedy club you are in the moment.”

Yengo summarizes the experience succinctly: “It’s live, in your face, you get instant reactions.”

There’s more on the horizon -- Uncle Vinnie’s is expanding on October 11 Friday nights only at Tuscan House in Toms River. Catch a Rising Star is looking forward to re-opening its Princeton location this month; date and talent to be announced.

This is great news and reflects Kephart’s assertion: “Everyone needs laughter.”

And Now ... A Word from Our Heckler!Part of any comedy show is always the dude (or woman) in the audience who is compelled to heckle. Meaning, lobbing a smart-ass remark aimed at the c o m e d i a n / c o m i c , who then often masterfully delivers a total smackdown to the cowed and embarrassed heckler.

Some of these tit-for-tats have been absolutely epic. If you feel the need to

heckle, you may not want to after reading these real-life incidents.

Ibelli recalls the first time Andrew Dice Clay performed at his club and a guy from Point Pleasant Beach “thought he was the show.” Clay would use a keyword, “timeout,” which would indicate to the club staff that the heckler/pain in the ass was to be escorted out. Clay said the magic word and Ibelli went to the heckler, telling him he had to leave. “Suddenly, Dice just said, ‘Don’t let him go, he paid to be here. Instead, just let him sit in the bathroom for 10 minutes.’ I complied, taking the guy into the bathroom and making sure he didn’t leave. We hear Dice say, “OK! Ten minutes are up; let him out

where he can sit back in his chair!’ The guy didn’t utter a peep the rest of the night.”

Recently, Rich Vos from Opie and Anthony was headlining Uncle Vinnie’s. Ibelli describes one guy in the audience who was already buzzed when he came in, and got progressively louder and more obnoxious, and then, “Vos just buried him into no tomorrow to the point where the guy’s wife was crying and they ended up leaving.”

Yengo laughs as she relates, “So the comic’s on the stage, there’s a dreaded bridal party. He says a joke, the guest, who was actually the niece of the club location’s general manager, shoves the guy onstage and then cracks a glass over his head! He protected himself with the mic stand and the cops shut the club down!”

Most comics are prepared for hecklers and have standard comebacks in their routines that reflect their unique personalities. The comeback lines that have always cracked Kephart up are: “Hey, I work alone.” “Do I come to your job and teach you how to flip a burger?” “Great! Thanks for your help.” “This

is why birth control should be retroactive.” “Oh, you’re from down south, the only place where you can buy a satellite dish that comes with a free trailer home.” “Dad, didn’t I tell you to not come to my shows anymore?”

Point is, says Ibelli, don’t heckle, “you’ll never win. The guy on the stage has the microphone and the audience. And if you’re pissing off the comic, you’re pissing the audience off too -- they paid to hear him or her, not you after six Budweisers.”

by Lisa Schofield


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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

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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

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732-409-4777

Tuscany 732-972-2500

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Fireside Grill 732-780-7900

Nonna’s 732-536-9050

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Tuscany 732-521-4500

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RED BANKSilver Spoon 732-450-0391

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About the Brand

Proud owner of The Patrón Spirits Company, John Paul “JP” DeJoria has known the hard ride - and then the smooth taste of success, as one of America’s most prominent entrepreneurs. The co-founder, chairman and CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems draws on nearly three decades of product development, marketing and merchandising skills as he continues to nurture his “labor of love,” The Patrón Spirits Company. Proud owner of The Patrón Spirits Company, John Paul “JP” DeJoria has known the hard ride - and then the smooth taste of success, as one of America’s most prominent entrepreneurs. The co-founder, chairman and CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems draws on nearly three decades of product development, marketing and merchandising skills as he continues to nurture his “labor of love,” The Patrón Spirits Company.

In 1989 two visionaries, Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder John Paul DeJoria, and entrepreneur Martin Crowley formed The Patrón Spirits Company with the singular goal of producing “the best tequila in the world.”

They took the 100% pure Weber blue agave, grown in the hills of Jalisco Mexico, and blended traditional techniques with modern technology. They created the world’s first ultra-premium tequila.

Patrón Tequila is today the world’s number one ultra-premium tequila, available in more than 140 countries across the globe. The Company’s headquarters are in Las Vegas

Patrón Mojito

1 1/2 oz. Patrón Silver1 cut lime1 oz. simple syrupclub soda6-8 fresh mint leaveslime wedge for garnish

METHODIn a tall glass, muddle mint leaves, lime, and simple syrup. Add a cup of ice and Patrón Silver, and top with club soda. Stir gently.Garnish with a lime wedge.

Perfect Patrón Margarita1 1/2 oz. Patrón Reposado1/2 oz. Patrón Citrónge1/4 oz. orange juice2 oz: sweet & sour mixjuice of 1/2 limelime wheel for garnish

METHODIn a mixing

glass full of ice, combine

Patrón Reposado, Patrón Citrónge,

orange juice, lime juice, and sweet

and sour mix. Shake well, strain,

and serve in a martini glass.

Garnish with a lime wheel.

Patrón Tonic

2 oz. Patrón Silvertonic waterlime wedge for garnish

METHODCombine Patrón Silver with tonic water, beginning with a well-iced highball glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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Newsies the Musical Since our subject today is newspapers and the people who hawk them, I’m going to ask you to try to imagine a special kind of super tabloid. It would consist of nothing but headlines, all set in extra-large type, all goal-posted with exclamation points and all proclaiming essentially the same thing. Now imagine that tabloid set to music, and you’ve got “Newsies the Musical,” which is performed at the Nederlander Theater. This Disney Theatrical Productions is made up largely of numbers that feel like blazing banner headlines. Here are a few titles of the songs by Alan Menken (music) and Jack Feldman (lyrics): “Carrying the Banner,” “The World Will Know,” “Seize the Day,” “Something to Believe In” and “Once and for All.” And if you asked me to explain what distinguishes one of these songs from another, I couldn’t begin to without consulting the show’s director, Jeff Calhoun, and book writer, Harvey Fierstein. You see, these are songs that take their cues from the hard-sell tactics of the show’s title characters, feisty lads of the urban jungle who make their living pushing the papes (to borrow their

lingo). And if attracting the attention of potential customers requires yelling, pushing and pandering to baser sentimental instincts, well, a boy’s gotta do what a boy’s gotta do. Yes, what’s being marketed here is Urchin Appeal. You remember urchins, right? They’re those plucky, resourceful ragamuffins — preferably orphans — whom America once embraced in movies like the Dead End Kids and Bowery Boys series and musicals like “Oliver!” and “Annie.” “Newsies makes a bold claim to be the ultimate urchin crowd-pleaser. “Da’boys” never stop burning energy like toddlers on a sugar high at a birthday party. As choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, they keep coming at us in full-speed-ahead phalanxes. There are back flips, cartwheels, somersaults and kick lines galore, not to mention enough pirouettes to fill a whole season of “Swan Lake.” Though there is little originality in these dance numbers, they have enough raw vitality to command the attention and even stir the blood. But just when you think a number is over, it starts up again, and no sooner are you recovering from that one, then there’s another one. I commend the cast members for always appearing to be excited by what they’re doing.

You could argue that such relentlessness suits the show’s plot, in which newsies learn that in solidarity (and tenacity) there is strength. The enemy they must conquer is the press baron Joseph Pulitzer who decides to cut costs by charging the newsies more for the papers they sell. Mobilized by the brawn of the popular Jack and the brains of the more reticent Davey, the young newsies are initiated into the fine arts of unionizing and business negotiations. Their fold includes the obligatory brave little man with a crutch, named Crutchie and the wisecracking, deadpan child prodigy. There are a few Dickensian villains hanging around too, and a helpful burlesque queen. And, oh yes, there’s a deus ex machina named Theodore Roosevelt. Aglow with feminine competence, Ms. Lindsay has the show’s best and most atypical song. It’s called “Watch What Happens,” and it is about, of all things, writer’s block, and trying to find the words to capture momentous events. Mr. Feldman’s lyrics are spot-on, while the melody reminds us just how charming a composer Mr. Menken can be. It also provides a sorely needed oasis of relief from all that extra! extra! enthusiasm.

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Kevin Israel Two months ago, when last we appeared on these pages, our interviewee was Jono Zalay, a comedian with a PhD. in neuroscience! This month, I’ve interviewed Kevin Israel, an attorney

turned comedian, not quite

as impressive sounding but nonetheless a heck of an accomplishment (and shouldn’t those jokes just write themselves?).

Kevin Israel performs at clubs and venues throughout the Northeast, as well as private and corporate events, colleges and fundraisers. He can also be heard on XM Radio’s “Rascals Comedy Hour.”

Venues NJ: So how’d you go from being the brunt of all those lawyer jokes to the other side of the mic?

Kevin Israel: When I became a lawyer I realized my parents were so proud. They were genuinely happy for me. I then decided after years of their torment it wasn’t fair that they should be so happy as I was spending hours every week in therapy. So, I left law, and became a comedian. Now, when asked how their son is doing, my folks say, “he passed away last year.”

In reality I’ve been doing comedy for 10 years and went to law school in the middle of all that. I worked at a great firm for a while but missed the stage. So here I am. The billable hours are not as impressive but I still have my diploma!

VNJ: I see from your website that you are a Bill Cosby fan (as am I). While he wasn’t a lawyer, he did try real jobs and college before settling, quite comfortably, into his chosen line of work. Do you have any “end zone” in sight or is it more about the journey?

KI: I love Mr. Cosby’s story telling style, those stories came from real life experiences and real places. Luckily, I’ve had a few of those myself, maybe too many. But I really have no idea where this is going, which is what I’ve told most of the women in my life. Maybe

that’s why I’m still single. I love to write, and I’m currently working on a pilot for a sitcom…so, who knows. Maybe Bill can play my father.

VNJ: Right now your “real” job is working for a politician. Conflict of interest or are you there strictly for the easy-to-gather material?

I mean really, a politician? that’s almost like cheating for an easy joke isn’t it?

KI: The political scene in New Jersey is enough of a joke without me adding to it. I actually leave my work at the office. I give credit to political comics, but that just ain’t me.

VNJ: I’ve watched a couple of your videos and I loved them. I don’t see your name on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base) yet. Soon?

KI: The day I have an IMDB profile it will most likely be for writing. I’ve never had too much interest in acting. I’m sure George Clooney and Bradley Cooper are somewhere breathing a sigh of relief while women reading this are crying their eyes out. But let’s be honest, I’d never say no -- that’s my motto and I should probably think about changing it since it once wound me up in a cheap hotel room with a woman named Ralph who seemed to think I owed her $35.

You can learn more about Kevin, a 1994 graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven High School, from his website, of which he’s a founding member: comediansatlaw.com

In a little follow up on two of our previous interviews here are two links not to be missed. The first is about Craig Mahoney and the second is an article written by Selena Coppack, and both links are from the Huffington Post.

huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/grown-up-calvin-and-hobbes-craig-mahoney_n_3346746.html

huffingtonpost.com/selena-coppock/can-rape-jokes-be-funny-s_b_3398921.html

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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.

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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

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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

MJ’s Buttonwood Manor

845 Hwy 34732-566-6220

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

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

ShrewsburyCJ McLoone’s

560 Shrewsbury Ave.732-758-0800

FujiRt. 35 & Treasure Is.

Plaza732-544-8828

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

732-449-1800St. Stephen’s Green

2031 Rt. 71 S732-449-2636

Tinton FallsApplebee’s

14 Park Road732-935-1158

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

Chris Michaels40 Oakwood Ave.

732-634-5355

The Shannon Rose855 St Georges Ave.

732-636-6100

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Applebee’s (TintonFalls/Wall) 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm -6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; — —

Big Ed’s BBQ ALL DAY ALL DAY ALL DAY ALL DAY ALL DAY — —

Big Shots Sports Bar 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —

Blue Moon 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —

Bogart’s 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —

Brandy’s Tavern 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm

Brass Rail 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —

Brickhouse 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —

Buffalo Wild Wings 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm;(Brick) 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close — —

The Cabin 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —

Café 34 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —

Chapter House 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 4pm - 6:30pm —

Colts Neck Inn 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —

Court Jester(Aberdeen/Freehold) 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —

The Downtown 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm —

Dublin House 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm

Fireside Grill 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm — —

Gusto’s Grill 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm

Ivy League 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —

Jack’s Goal Line 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm

Klein’s 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —

La Riviera 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm ALL DAY

Market Yard Grille 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm

McDonagh’s 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —

Metropolitan Café 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —MJ’s (Middletown, ButtonwoodNeptune/Tinton Falls) 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —

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 - 5pm

Mulligan’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 — —

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 - 8pm

Pine Tavern 3pm - 5pm 3pm - 5pm 3pm - 5pm 3pm - 5pm 3pm - 5pm — ALL DAY

PK’s Shamrock Rose 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm — —

Riverwatch 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 1pm - 7pm 1pm - 7pm

Sunsets 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 4pm

Surf Taco (Jackson) 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — ALL DAY

Tavern on the Lake 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 12N - 5pm ALL DAY

The Shannon Rose 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — —

Tilted Kilt 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — — 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close — — 9pm - close

Tommy’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 — —(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

September 2013


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

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

732-280-3676Big Shots Sports Bar

780 Rt. 1 North, Woodbridge

732-750-5050Blue Moon

114 S. Bway, S. Amboy732-525-0014

Brass Rail80 Rt. 79, Matawan

732-290-8400Brickhouse

979 Cedarbridge, Brick732-279-3743

Buffalo 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, Neptune732-918-9700

MJ’s Tinton Falls1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls

732-542-3131Molly Maguire’s

132 East River Road, Rumson732-530-2882

Mulligan’s / Toms River1850 Hooper Ave., Toms River

732-255-3900Nonna’s

190 Rt. 9N, Marlboro732-536-9050Off 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/Red Bank2 Bridge St.,

732-212-17001200 Ocean Ave, Asbury

732-744-1400Twin Light Taphouse

128 Bay Ave., Highlands732-872-1345

Windansea56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands

732-872-2266Wine Loft

32 Laird St., Long Branch732-222-7770

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Friday, Aug. 30The Cabin – Eddie Testa BandFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s - Mike Dalton Trio;

Drop Dead SexyMJ’s Buttonwood – Lisa & WendyMJ’s Middletown – Joey BMJ’s Neptune – Steve ReillyMJ’s Tinton Falls – Sean DunneRiverwatch – High Tide &

Vintage JohnnySaturday, Aug. 31Big Ed’s – KaraokeThe Cabin - UndercoverFireside Grill – UFC 164Market Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – Dr. CheekoMartell’s – Big Bang Baby MJ’s Buttonwood – Marysue & KenMJ’s Middletown – Bobby & MeMJ’s Neptune – Wing ItMJ’s Tinton Falls – Different StringsRiverwatch – Seth Teiger BandTommy’s / Brick - KaraokeSunday, Sept. 01Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko; New

Power SoulRiverwatch – Rhyme & ReasonMonday, Sept. 02 Labor Day

Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko; Don’t Call me Francis

Riverwatch – Gary PhilipsTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Service Industry NightTuesday, Sept. 03Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMartell’s – Steve DiSalvo TrioMJ’s Buttonwood – 70’s Night & TriviaMJ’s Neptune - TriviaMJ’s Tinton Falls – KaraokeRiverwatch – Gary CookTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Trivia & KaraokeWednesday, Sept. 04Market Yard Grille – Gary PhilipsMJ’s Buttonwood – Rob GarciaMJ’s Middletown – Bob GaraffaMJ’s Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s Tinton Falls – Game On Riverwatch - TomardoTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Poker NightThursday, Sept. 05The Cabin – Bike Night w/

Jersey Shore CatsMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – Sensational Soul CruisersMJ’s Buttonwood – Football ThursdayMJ’s Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Football ThursdaysMJ’s Tinton Falls – Football ThursdayRiverwatch – Lisa BouchelleFriday, Sept. 06 The Cabin – Rock BottomColts Neck Inn – Two River Band

Fireside Grill – ive EntertainmentLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – Dangerous New HighMJ’s Buttonwood – Linda & MikeMJ’s Middletown – Steve Reilly & Steve DevitoMJ’s Neptune – Ken & MarysueMJ’s Tinton Falls – Tim & AndyRiverwatch - UndisputedRyan’s Pub – The ButchersSaturday, Sept. 07Big Ed’s - KaraokeThe Cabin – Free PassColts Neck Inn – Taste This Market Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – OverboardMJ’s Buttonwood – Andy RussoMJ’s Middletown – Mellissa Chill & Rob DyeMJ’s Neptune – Brew CrewMJ’s Tinton Falls – Rich GrazRiverwatch – Billy Lawlor Tommy’s / Brick - KaraokeMonday, Sept. 09Riverwatch – Trivia NightTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Service Industry NightTuesday, Sept. 10Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune - TriviaMJ’s Tinton Falls – KaraokeRiverwatch – Gary CookTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Trivia & KaraokeWednesday, Sept. 11Market Yard Grille – Gary PhilipsMJ’s Buttonwood – Seth TeigerMJ’s Middletown – Dale TothMJ’s Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s Tinton Falls – Game OnRiverwatch - TomardoTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Poker NightThursday, Sept. 12Market Yard Grille – Live

EntertainmentMJ’s Buttonwood – Football ThursdaysMJ’s Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Football ThursdaysMJ’s Tinton Falls – Football ThursdayRiverwatch – Floyd Murray Friday, Sept. 13The Cabin - MoondoggieColts Neck Inn – Special RequestFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – Mike Dalton BandMJ’s Buttonwood – The Jam AcousticMJ’s Middletown – Seth TeigerMJ’s Neptune – Steve ReillyMJ’s Tinton Falls – Rachel AllynRiverwatch – License To ChillRyan’s Pub – Mama’s StewSaturday, Sept. 14

Big Ed’s – KaraokeThe Cabin – Eddie Testa BandColts Neck Inn – Night ShiftFireside Grill – PPV: Mayweather vs. AlvarezMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – Dr. Cheeko; Jo

Bonanno & GodsonsMJ’s Buttonwood – The Shore Side DuoMJ’s Middletown – Tom & TomMJ’s Neptune – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Tinton Falls – Matt O’ReeRiverwatch – Phil Engel BandTommy’s / Brick - KaraokeSunday, Sept. 15Martell’s - Dr. CheekoMonday, Sept. 16 Riverwatch - Trivia NightTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Service Industry NightTuesday, Sept. 17Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s Buttonwood – 70’s Night & TriviaMJ’s Neptune – Bike NightMJ’s Tinton Falls – KaraokeRiverwatch - Gary CookTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Trivia & KaraokeWednesday, Sept. 18Market Yard Grille – Gary PhilipsMJ’s Buttonwood – Blues NightMJ’s Middletown – Matt O’ReeMJ’s Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s Tinton Falls – Game OnRiverwatch - TomardoTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Poker NightThursday, Sept. 19The Cabin – Bike NightMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMJ’s Buttonwood – Football ThursdayMJ’s Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Football ThursdaysMJ’s Tinton Falls – Football ThursdayRiverwatch - LeftyFriday, Sept. 20The Cabin – Phil Engel BandColts Neck Inn – Sheri GilmoreFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – The NeighborsMJ’s Buttonwood – The Clifton BrothersMJ’s Middletown – Jeff PilgrimMJ’s Neptune – Lisa & WendyMJ’s Tinton Falls – Seth TeigerRiverwatch – Nicole & DeniseRyan’s Pub – Radio DazeSaturday, Sept. 21Big Ed’s – KaraokeThe Cabin - UpsideColts Neck Inn – Hair MetalFireside Grill – UFC 165Market Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s – Dr. Cheeko; Generation NextMJ’s Buttonwood – Different Strings

MJ’s Middletown – Lisa & WendyMJ’s Neptune – Wing ItMJ’s Tinton Falls – Paul BaccashRiverwatch – TBATommy’s / Brick - Karaoke Sunday, Sept. 22Martell’s - Dr. CheekoMonday, Sept. 23Riverwatch - Trivia NightTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Service Industry NightTuesday, Sept. 24Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune - TriviaMJ’s Tinton Falls – KaraokeRiverwatch - Gary Cook Tilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Trivia & KaraokeWednesday, Sept. 25Market Yard Grille – Gary PhilipsMJ’s Buttonwood – Lakeside LeeMJ’s Middletown – Joey BMJ’s Neptune – 80’s Night w/ DJ JakeMJ’s Tinton Falls – Game OnRiverwatch - TomardoTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

Poker NightThursday, Sept. 26Market Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMJ’s Buttonwood – Football ThursdaysMJ’s Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Football ThursdaysMJ’s Tinton Falls – Football ThursdayRiverwatch – Lisa BouchelleFriday, Sept. 27 The Cabin – Eddie Testa BandColts Neck Inn – Jody JosephFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Latin Night w/ DJMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMJ’s Buttonwood – Dave McCartyMJ’s Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune - Steve ReillyMJ’s Tinton Falls – Carla BuffaRiverwatch – High Tide &

Vintage JohnnyRyan’s Pub – Black NightSaturday, Sept. 28Big Ed’s – KaraokeThe Cabin - UndercoverColts Neck Inn – YazmaticsMarket Yard Grille – Live EntertainmentMartell’s - Dr. CheekoMJ’s Buttonwood – Ken & MarysueMJ’s Middletown – Tim & AndyMJ’s Neptune – Shawn MarsMJ’s Tinton Falls – Different StringsRiverwatch – Brue CrewTommy’s / Brick - KaraokeSunday, Sept. 29Martell’s - Dr. CheekoMonday, Sept. 30Riverwatch - Trivia NightTilted Kilt / East Brunswick –

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Saturday, Sept. 07WWE LiveIzod Center East Rutherford, NJ

Sunday, Sept. 08Grace Potter & The NocturnalsState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Sunday, Sept. 08Rebelution & MatisyahuStone PonyAsbury Park, NJ

Sept. 14 – 29On Borrowed TimeTwin River TheaterRed Bank, NJ

Sunday, Sept. 15SinbadState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Saturday, Sept. 21Sesame Street LivePrudential CenterNewark, NJ

Tuesday, Sept. 24Sylvia BrownCount Basie TheaterRed Bank, NJ

Wednesday, Sept. 25Josh TurnerState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Wednesday, Sept. 25 Randy TravisCount Basie TheaterRed Bank, NJ

Sept. 29 – Oct. 06The Full MontyAlgonquin Arts TheatreManasquan, NJ

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PLUGGED INTO

Saturday, Sept. 07Golden Nugget

Blondie

Friday, Sept. 13Borgata

Russell Brand

Saturday, Sept. 14Tropicana

Kool & The Gang

Saturday, Sept. 14 Taj Mahal

Alan Jackson

Sunday, Sept. 15Broadway Hall

Miss America Final Competition

Saturday, Sept. 21BorgataLionel Richie

Saturday, Sept. 21Golden NuggetGraham Nash

Sunday, Sept. 22RevelToby Keith

Saturday, Sept. 28BorgataThe Beach Boys

Saturday, Sept. 28Caesar’sLisa Minnelli

33September 2013


LOYALTYThe tie binding a person to something to

which he or she is faithful.

As a publication, our mission is to build and maintain a loyal readership and audience. This is vital to the success of any publication. How do we accomplish this? By providing timely information that satisfies the needs of the audience we reach. Through continuous consumer research over many years, we have put together a combined product consisting of quality editorial plus select advertiser messages that answer the needs of our targeted Central NJ audience. And, we deliver our product in varied multi-media forms for easy access through print and digital editions.

As a dining and/or entertainment venue, the ability to build and maintain your successful business also depends on securing a loyal customer base that will provide both repeat business and will encourage friends and neighbors to frequent your venue. How is this accomplished? By providing a combination of quality food, good service and a clean atmosphere that will encourage repeat visits.

The frequently relied on discounting or couponing is a quick fix for building initial consumer traffic and awareness, but for lasting consumer loyalty, quality and service always trump a “deal.” Those customers who try a place because of a discounted price offer will discard loyalty when the “guy down the street” offers a more attractive deal. These folks do not create the loyalty customer base you seek.

Put yourself in your customer’s shoes for a minute. When you go out to dine, relax or to be entertained, what type venue do you seek? You probably want a venue where you feel comfortable, maybe a place where you’re known (ala Cheers) and a locale with consistent good food and service.

VENUES NJ strives to make you and your potential customers aware of the availability of such venues each and every month. Take advantage of the information we provide and let us know if we’re succeeding.

The Last Word.

NJ Troopers Assisting TroopsThis year’s event will bring 50 – 60 wounded warriors from Fort Drum, NY plus other wounded veterans from Texas and Florida to New Jersey for a three day program. Native NJ resident Joe Piscopo will be present to greet the troops.

This year’s program will include: • Reception/Lunch at the Scarborough Fair, Wall, NJ • Housing on the NJ Shore (Police Barracks, Sea Girt, NJ) • Band Concert by the NJ National Guard Band • Friday evening Reception/BBQ and entertainment by comedian Jeff Norris and the Retro Kings Band • Saturday Deep Sea Fishing/Boat rides- off the Manasquan Inlet • NJ State Police SWAT Team demonstration/display of equipment • Lunch at the Belmar Fishing Club/Massages. Veteran Administration Benefit Counseling • Evening Southern BBQ/Entertainment by Jeff Pirrami and Jersey Shore Band • Sunday morning services and breakfast at the Manasquan Elks- late morning departure with box lunch) to WWTU’s

Your support is needed to help defray the costs associated with Warrior transportation, food & supplies. All donations should be sent to: Troopers Assisting Troops16 Jason Drive, Spring Lake, NJ 07762Attention: Joe Sarnecky, Treasurer

When: Sunday, Sept. 13th -15th, 2013Where: NJ National Guard & State Troopers Training Facility, Sea Girt, NJ

Contact: Gary McWhorter, President TAT (732) 580-2555 About TAT: Troopers Assisting Troops (TAT) is a grass roots nonprofit group of retired and active New Jersey State Troopers and friends providing support to returning Wounded Warriors from the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) theaters with local recreational and rehabilitative programs. TAT works closely with, and utilizes the expertise, knowledge and assistance of the Wounded Warrior Project.Org (WWP) of Jacksonville, Florida.

We are a registered 501c (3) nonprofit organization headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ. Our federal ID# for donations is 80-0586838 and our NJ Charities registration number is CH3394400.30 To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.Venues-NJ.com December 2012

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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

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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

For more information call: 732-995-1714ENUESnj

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Kick Off The Season With A Bang!@ CM’s Newly

Renovated Sports BarStarting Sunday,

Sept. 5th

Great AtmosphereOver 70 HDTV’s(2) 3D VIP Viewing Rooms – Drink Specials – Beer Specials – Great Bar Menu – Giveaways Every Sunday

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