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Letter to Our Readers The Autumn season is a time to thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. The leaves are turning, weather is crisp and it’s time to visit the area’s pumpkin patches, corn mazes and harvest farms. Our writers have put together a listing of many of the farms and markets worth visiting with the family. Please review this issue’s main feature for more details. This month, Venues NJ introduces you to a new editorial feature entitled All That’s Beer presented by Bill “The Brewer”. With the explosion within the craft beer segment of the market, plus the increased interest in the beer category, in general, many of our readers have conveyed a desire to learn more. Hope you will enjoy this new monthly feature. As the fall season approaches, may we suggest you consider a visit to River Rock Restaurant & Marina in Brick, where patrons can experience a cozy atmosphere, good food, refreshing libations and spectacular NFL viewing package. Read more in this month’s Restaurant Profile. Remember the 90’s? Will Smith was still “fresh”, Bill Nye, “The Science Guy” was everyone’s favorite teacher and MTV actually played music. If you enjoyed that music, be sure to catch a local area band called Nine Deeez Nite. Read this issue’s Band Profile and enjoy the memories. This young woman works part-time as a bartender and server while preparing for a full-time career in law enforcement. In her “free time”, she enjoys the outdoors. Read more about Jaclyn Gerhardt, this issue’s Mixologist-of-the-Month. This month, our contributing writer Steve O introduces us to a very funny “Jersey Girl” who was the typical class clown in school, yet suffered from anxiety and had stage fright when younger. Learn more about Jessica Kirson in this issue’s Comic Relief feature. That’s it for this month folks. Now get out, enjoy the fall weather and all the activities surrounding Halloween. BobByrne,Publisher

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Publisher’s Letter ...............................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz .............................................................................6Pro Sports Schedules .......................................................................8Where To Watch All The Games Chart ......................................10Restaurant Profile ...........................................................................12Band Profile: .....................................................................................14Mixologist ..........................................................................................15Main Feature: ....................................................................................18Catering .............................................................................................20Libations .............................................................................................22All That’s Beer ....................................................................................22Comic Relief .......................................................................................26Dining Pleasures ..............................................................................28Happy Hours ....................................................................................30Where it’s happening! ....................................................................31Concerts & Theater ..........................................................................32Plugged into AC ..............................................................................33Venues NJ Cares ...............................................................................34The Last Word ..................................................................................34

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SEASIDE PARKBum Rogers 732-830-2770

SOUTH AMBOYLandmark Tavern & Cafe 732-721-6812

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

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Xfinity SeriesSAT, OCT 3 3:30 PM ET NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVERDOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

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SAT, OCT 17 4:00 PM ET NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS - KANSAS SPEEDWAY

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WILD CARD SCHEDULEAL WILD CARD GAME TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6NL WILD CARD GAME WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

NLDSNLDS A, GAME 1 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9NLDS B, GAME 1 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 NLDS A, GAME 2 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10NLDS B, GAME 2 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10NLDS A, GAME 3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12NLDS B, GAME 3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12NLDS A, GAME 4* TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13NLDS B, GAME 4* TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13NLDS A, GAME 5* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15NLDS B, GAME 5* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

ALCSGAME 1: TBD VS. TBD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16GAME 2: TBD VS. TBD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17GAME 3: TBD VS. TBD MONDAY, OCTOBER 19GAME 4: TBD VS. TBD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20GAME 5: TBD VS. TBD* WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21GAME 6: TBD VS. TBD* FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23GAME 7: TBD VS. TBD* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

THU, OCT 1 @ PHILADELPHIA 7:05 PMFRI, OCT 2 VS WASHINGTON 7:10 PMSAT, OCT 3 VS WASHINGTON 7:10 PMSUN, OCT 4 VS WASHINGTON 3:10 PM

NLCSGAME 1: TBD VS. TBD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 GAME 2: TBD VS. TBD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 GAME 3: TBD VS. TBD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 GAME 4: TBD VS. TBD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 GAME 5: TBD VS. TBD* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 GAME 6: TBD VS. TBD* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 GAME 7: TBD VS. TBD* SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE GAME 1: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 GAME 2: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28GAME 3: AL CHAMPION @ NL CHAMPION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30GAME 4: AL CHAMPION @ NL CHAMPION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31GAME 5: AL CHAMPION @ NL CHAMPION* SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1GAME 6: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION* TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3GAME 7: NL CHAMPION @ AL CHAMPION* WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

GIANTSSUN, OCT 4 @ BUFFALO 1:00 PMSUN, OCT 11 VS SAN FRANCISCO 8:30 PMMON, OCT 19 @ PHILADELPHIA 8:30 PMSUN, OCT 25 VS DALLAS 4:25 PMSUN, NOV 1 @ NEW ORLEANS 1:00 PM

JETSSUN, OCT 4 @ MIAMI 9:30 AM

BYE WEEKSUN, OCT 18 VS WASHINGTON 1:00 PMSUN, OCT 25 @ NEW ENGLAND 1:00 PMSUN, NOV 1 @ OAKLAND 4:05 PM

EAGLESSUN, OCT 4 @ WASHINGTON 1:00 PMSUN, OCT 11 VS NEW ORLEANS 1:00 PM MON, OCT 19 VS NEW YORK 8:30 PM SUN, OCT 25 @ CAROLINA 8:30 PM

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BROOKLYN NETS MON, OCT 5 VS FENERBAHCE ULKER 7:30 PMTHU, OCT 8 @ DETROIT 7:30 PM SAT, OCT 10 @ PHILADELPHIA 3:00 PM WED, OCT 14 VS BOSTON 7:30 PMSUN, OCT 18 VS PHILADELPHIA 1:00 PMMON, OCT 19 @ BOSTON 7:30 PMWED, OCT 28 VS CHICAGO 7:30 PMFRI, OCT 30 @ SAN ANTONIO 8:30 PMSAT, OCT 31 @ MEMPHIS 8:00 PM

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NJ DEVILS FRI, OCT 9 VS WINNIPEG 7:00 PMSAT, OCT 10 @ WASHINGTON 7:00 PMTUE, OCT 13 VS NASHVILLE 7:00 PMFRI, OCT 16 VS SAN JOSE 7:00 PMSUN, OCT 18 @ NY RANGERS 1:00 PMTUE, OCT 20 VS ARIZONA 7:00 PMTHU, OCT 22 @ OTTAWA 7:30 PMSAT, OCT 24 @ BUFFALO 7:00 PMTUE, OCT 27 VS COLUMBUS 7:00 PMTHU, OCT 29 @ PHILADELPHIA 7:00 PMSAT, OCT 31 VS NY ISLANDERS 1:00 PM


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Big Ed’s BBQ 36 Happy Hour Domestic Pints Special App Menu Mon & Thurs - FREE 1/2 Rack Ribs NFL Jersey Raffle

Blue Rock Café 27 $2 Dom. Pts / $2.50 Miller Lt. Btls Free Tailgate Party 11AM-Kickoff Always Something

Brannigan’s $2 Domestic Mugs .50c Wings

The Cabin 33 $2.50 Dom. Drafts/$3 Dom.Btls. 1/2 Price Pizza & Wings Super Bowl Party Contest Tee Shirts

Club Maggie’s 46 $2.25 Dom. Pts/$11 Buckets .50c Wings/NFL Menu Wings Contest NFL Jersey

Fireside Grill & Bar 47 $2.50 Coors Lt Btls. & Pts,

Game Time Bar and Grill 23 $3 Bud lt. Drafts / $4 Craft Beer $5 Bar Bites $10 Mon. Bar Buffet Apparel & Swag / Gift Cards

MJ’s / Matawan 24 $2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

MJ’s / Middletown 18 $2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

MJ’s / Neptune 24 $2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

MJ’s / Spotswood 24 $2 Coors Lt Drafts Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

MJ’s / Tinton Falls 18 $2 Miller Lt Drafts / $3 Miller Lt Btls Sun GameDay Food Menu Sun - NFL Throwback Jerseys

The Park Tap & Grill 50+ $2.50 Miller Lt. Drafts/$5 House Vodka Yes 1/2 Price Sushi Rolls (NY Giants) Jerseys, T-Shirts, etc.

The Pine Tavern 16 All Drinks 1/2 price (Sun.) Yes

P.J. Sweeney’s 18 Yes Yes Weekly Giveaway

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Brick 38 $2.50 Dom. Pts / $2 Green & Blue Shots $3 Prem. Pretzels / $7 Sliders Jerseys, tkts & more


Edison 50 $2.50 Dom. Pts / $2 Green & Blue Shots $3 Prem. Pretzels / $7 Sliders Jerseys, tkts & more


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Usher in the fall season with a visit to River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar in Brick, where patrons can enjoy a cozy, yet lively atmosphere, great food, refreshing libations,

live entertainment and, a spectacular NFL sports viewing package. And all of these amenities come with a waterfront view of the Manasquan River. Diners are welcome to enjoy their meals inside in the very inviting dining room or large bar area or on the outdoor heated waterfront deck overlooking the river. Enjoy the refreshing waterfront view, dine on delicious meals, enjoy friendly service and a casual atmosphere at this waterfront destination that serves up American cuisine, including fresh seafood, tender steaks, crispy wings, sushi, and much more. This popular riverfront eatery, redone from the ground up after Superstorm Sandy hit the area in October of 2012, offers a full-service restaurant, including great wood-fired pizza oven that, according to general manager Maria Conrow, “is the best pizza in New Jersey.” A great Happy Hour, along with specialty nights and live entertainment, is also on tap here at the River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar, in addition to a banquet and event center for private and corporate parties. The venue offers a family-oriented atmosphere by day, and then provides entertainment once the sun goes down. River Rock also offers a variety of specials throughout the week, along with live weekend entertainment.

In fact, according to Conrow, River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar was voted by Asbury Park Press as the 2015 #1 Happy Hour & #1 Sports Bar in Ocean County, plus One of the Best Bar & Nightclubs and One of the Best Live Music Venues in Ocean County! Guests have their choice of sitting in one of

three main bars in this 10,000-square-foot restaurant, and enjoy appetizers and cocktails. The restaurant offers patrons 49 TVs and a new 120-inch screen to view their favorite sport games or UFC pay-per-view. The casual eatery also offers a cozy fireplace in the dining room providing an intimate ambience for guests as they dine. Start out with a tasty appetizer such as River Rock Nachos, the house specialty, nachos topped with cheeses, lettuce tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa, served with a side of chili. Also on tap is Mac and Cheese, breaded macaroni and cheese, fried and serve with Sriracha sauce. A variety of specials are on tap for diners who visit the River Rock, including a wonderful family night. Although families are always welcome here, Monday night offers specific family fun with Family Funday Monday with special entertainment from DJ Jersey Joe for youngsters and half-price thin-crust pizzas. Half-price pitchers of domestic beer and soda are also on tap. The fun happens in the dining room and Conrow recommends making reservations to assure a spot. Happy Hour is on tap Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. -7 p.m. Coming in October, Tuesday night returns with a very special host.

Starting October, Wednesday is “Celebrate Your Birthday at The Rock Night”. Make your birthday reservations and come on over for a free buffet and ½ priced drinks from 9 – 10pm. Then party with DJ Adam and enjoy $1 Miller Lites from 9pm – close. Thursday is “No Shower” Night. Come from wherever you are; however you are. No shower needed! Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Patrons Food specials are also on tap. Thursday is also “the new Friday,” according to Conrow, who says that patrons can start their weekend y early here with entertainment provided by DJ Jason Jani. Friday offers Happy Hour acoustic from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m. with live bands and DJs beginning at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy appetizers in the bar, hang out at the high-top tables, and enjoy the warm, cozy atmosphere. Then, head out to the dance floor and enjoy the rocking live bands who will entertain you with club party music. Saturday is Club Night from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. DJs will keep you going with fantastic club music.Sunday offers all the sports viewing you could want. But the River Rock offers you sports viewing and specials on all football nights, Monday, Thursday and Sunday, so make this eatery one of your favorite haunts to enjoy your favorite teams during the

season. “We have the ultimate sports bar,” says Conrow. “It is the most awesome venue for football watching.” Game night also includes a $5 appetizer menu, with selections such as Taco Salad, NFL Nachos, Loaded Potatoes, Touch Down Tacos, Wings, Sliders and Chili. $10 Smoked Turkey leg is also available.

Game drink specials include $2.50 Miller Lites, and Coors Light pints, $3 Miller Lite and Coors Light Bottles, $17 Miller Lite/Coors Light Towers and $4 Glass of House wine The River Rock also offers its patrons fresh seafood delivered daily by from local fisheries. Experience freshly prepared

seafood starters such as Fried calamari, roasted clams or bacon wrapped shrimp or scallops. Popular entrees at the River Rock include the new River Rock Chicken, a big seller this year. Thinly pounded chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella, then rolled, breaded and pan-fried with cherry tomato sauce. Entrees include River Rock Pura Vida, shrimp and scallops sautéed in a teriyaki, pineapple, and mango sauce with coconut rice served in a hollowed pineapple. Juicy tender steaks are also on tap here along with wraps, soups and

sandwiches. Wood-fire pizza is offered in a variety of types, including, Margarita, Traditional, White and Meat Lovers, among other varieties, with an endless variety of toppings to select. The eatery also offers children a special menu, which includes Grilled Cheese, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tenders, Grilled Chicken, Pizza and Pasta and more. So whether it’s a family dinner out, an evening with friends for cocktails, dancing or sports viewing or a special occasion party, the River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar welcomes you.

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Sat. Oct 24TH Celebrate River Rock’s 5TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY 1:00PM to 10:00PM w/ entertainment by: Second Skin, End of Era & Saving AbelHelp us thank all our patrons for 5 wonderful years PRIZES • GIVEAWAYS • VENDORSFun for the whole family • Rain or shine EVENT TO BENEFIT AUTISM SPEAKS

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For those of a certain age, there are few things better than reminiscing about what a glorious time the 1990s were. Will Smith was still fresh, Bill Nye was everyone’s favorite teacher, MTV actually played music and messages finally became instant. Who wouldn’t want to spend just a few hours reliving that time?

Well get ready for Nine Deeez Nite, the band that sets up an entire tribute show for the 90s. Made up Casey Slater on vocals and keys, Timmy Gibbler on guitar, Roach on bass and Shady Frasier on drums, they’ve created an entire spectacle for the audience to enjoy.

When Nine Deeez Nite is rocking, expect to hear a little bit of everything. If it was big 20 years ago, they’ll play it. “We’re literally the only band that you’ll probably ever hear Play Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and then play Britney Spears right after that,” said Frasier. Pearl Jam, ‘NSYNC, Snoop Dogg, Chumbawamba, if it was a 90s, it’ll get played. They’ll definitely throw in the best of those classic 90s one-hit wonders including Semisonic, Four Non Blondes, Aqua and much more. They never set up a playlist until right before they go on so they can read the audience and get a feel for what they want on that particular night. Even between sets they’ll have a DJ keep the crowd moving with their Nine Deeez Mega Mix Dance Party.

Going to see Nine Deeez Nite is far more than seeing a cover band play. The crowd gets sent back 20 years and is immersed in 90s culture throughout the night. They set up a Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System for the audience to play with all the classics including Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, NBA

Jam and more and it certainly is a crowd favorite. “If we don’t see one person open up a bin and say well I haven’t seen this game and forever we’re not doing our job,” said Roach. “Though we do sometimes during the show have to tell people that they have to blow in it.” They have a slide show full of pop culture and everything else 90s, a Double Dare-like physical challenge and trivia where participants can win classic 90s memorabilia such as Beanie Babies or Titanic on VHS. “We like to pride ourselves thinking we are ambassadors of the 90s and we tried to give it an exciting tribute show to the whole decade,” said Roach. The only way they could pack more 90s into the show is if they use their sneakers to provide the light show.

It should come as no surprise Nine Deeez Nite plays a lot of colleges across the country giving the 90s generation a chance to go back to a time when their biggest problem was choosing between Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network on Friday nights and trying to remember whether or not they fed their Tamagotchi. They’ve played Rutgers University including Scarlet Knights Football pregame shows and have headed as far away as Western Michigan University, The University of Miami and North Park University in Chicago.

Locally they can be found at Bar Anticipation where they are one of three

bands who perform for Beat The Clock on Tuesdays. They also play Just Jake’s in Montclair, The Wicked Wolf in Hoboken and The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale regularly. But their highlight goes to opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Prudential Center. “That was a really, really awesome show for us they give us a nice luxury box suite and treated us really well,” said Frasier, adding they have more shows opening for 90s bands in the works. They’ve also had the chance to play at Metlife Stadium before New York Giants and Jets games, including last month’s Giants home opener against the Atlanta Falcons where they honored the XXV Super Bowl champions from the 1990-91 season, as well as in Championship Plaza in Newark before New Jersey Devils games.

With Nine Deeez Nite you can forget about the crazy world we live in today and spend a few hours back in a simpler time. You won’t just hear a band perform, you’ll play your favorite video games, remember all the wonderful pop culture and try to prove you know the 90s better than your friends.

Experience the nostalgia by visiting NineDeeezNite.com where you can find their show calendar, media and contact information. Also be sure to give them a like at facebook.com/ninedeeeznite.

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Jaclyn Gerhardtby CLARE MARIE CELANO

Jaclyn Gerhardt loves bartending and it is the perfect career for her as she works toward her long term goal of becoming a police officer, something she has wanted to be since she was a child. Gerhardt, who resides in Matawan, has bartended for three years now. Currently, she tends bar at Blue Rock in Keyport. Additionally, she works at the Fireside in Marlboro as bartender and server. She works both jobs part-time and loves the work. Starting as a server in her teens, Gerhardt said after some time, she moved to bartending because she wanted to be able to have more contact with her customers. “I wanted to connect with them more. I wanted more experience than a server was able to have,” she said, adding that her customers make her job “fun.” “Many have become friends and like family,” she

added. In addition to her positions as server and bartender, Gerhardt previously worked for a paramedical company doing alcohol and drug testing, as well as fingerprinting for various groups, including the US Navy and US Air Force. She said she “kind of just fell into” the job but it ended up being in line with the law enforcement

career she is seeking. She completed two years of schooling at Montclair University working on a degree in criminal justice and psychology, a course of study she is planning on returning to soon. Gerhardt has her mind set on getting a position as a police officer and in preparation has already rigorously trained, tested and passed two police entrance tests … both with flying colors. So when they call, she will be more than ready.“I always wanted to be a cop,” Gerhardt said. “I did change my major a couple of times and at one time was working toward a child advocacy position but after an internship in the field, I realized I worked and related better to adults so I went back to my plan of becoming a police officer.” The Gerhard family is no stranger to law enforcement. Gerhardt said her family has worked in law enforcement in the prison system. “At one time, I was also thinking of becoming a psychiatrist and working in the prison system,” she said, adding that the field of psychiatry is still something she is thinking about. As far as leisure activities go, Gerhardt says she loves the outdoors, and can be found doing any number of outdoor activities including, fishing, hiking, camping and bicycle riding. She said she grew up doing these activities with her dad, Fred, who she said is her best friend. “I’m the son he never had,” she added.

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FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/9 - DJ Mike West- Doors open at 9pm- $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites- $1 Bar Drinks from

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FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/16 - Almost Easy- Doors open at 9pm- $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites- $1 Bar Drinks from 9pm to 11pm.- Free Parking- No Cover

SATURDAY 10/17- DJ Kirk Lopez and Nine-Deez’s Night performs- Doors open at 9pm- $3 Bud, Bud Lt, Bud Lt Lime Aluminums

FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/23- Mister Lovejoy & DJ Encore Performs- Doors open at 9pm- $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites- $1 Bar Drinks from 9pm to 11pm.- Free Parking- No Cover

SATURDAY 10/24- DJ Prime Performs- Doors open at 9pm

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FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 10/30 - DJ DC Performs- Doors open at 9pm- $2 Coors Light & $2 Miller Lites- $1 Bar Drinks from 9pm to 11pm.- Free Parking- No Cover

SATURDAY 10/31 HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY

Prize Categories:Best Zombie • Best Couple!

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Halloween Activities and Events

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides & zombie paintball … fun for the whole family. It’s all available this time of year throughout the Central NJ region. Select a farm, orchard or harvest market located near you or take a day trip, enjoy the

seasonal views and have some fun. Be sure to call ahead for details, hours, etc. Suggestion: On your way home, stop at a nearby restaurant or a local favorite and feast on a hearty lunch or dinner.

HALLOWEEN BY DAY…MONMOUTH COUNTYA Red Wagon Farm Market 427-447 NJ-33 East, NJ 07726. Phone: 609-468-7611.

Atlantic Farms - 1506 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, N.J. Phone: (732) 528-8680.

Antonio Casola Farms & Greenhouse - 178 Highway 34 & Schank Road, Holmdel, NJ. Phone: (732) 332-1533.

Battleview Orchards - 91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ. Ph: (732) 462-0756.

Betty’s Farm - (next To 288) Route 79 Directly across from Harbor Road, Morganville, NJ 07751. Phone: 732 939 8550.

Bullock Farms - 83 Emleys Hill Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514. Ph: 609-758-8726.

C Casola Farms/Triple C Nurseries - 131 South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746. Phone: 732-946-8885.

Dearborn Market - 2170 Hwy. 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733. Phone: 732-264-0256.

Eastmont Orchards - Pick- 169 County Rd E., Colts Neck, NJ. Ph: (732) 542-5404.

Green Meadows Petting Farm - 330 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Phone: 732-335-5589.

Happy Day Farm - 97 Daum Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726. Phone: 732-977-3607.

Madge Farms - Freehold Mall, Route 537, Freehold, NJ 07728. Phone: 732 462 1392.

Pops Farm Market - 238 Cranbury Station Road, Monroe, NJ 08831. Phone: 609-655-4175.

Slope Brook Farm, Inc. - Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Phone: 732-772-1772.

Stattel’s Brookrest Farm - 422 Route 520, Marlboro, NJ 07746. Phone: 732-946-9666.

Twin Pond Farm Garden Center & Country Market - 1459-1473 Route 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731. 732-863-0755.

Wemrock Orchards - 300 Route 33 W., Freehold, NJ. Phone: (732) 431-2668.

Westhaven Farm - 725 Route 524, Allentown, NJ. Phone: (609) 259-2186. OCEAN COUNTYArea 51 Farm - 2117b Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Phone: 609-693-8831.

Argos Farm - 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Phone: 609-693-3513.

Beach View Farms - 178 Beachview Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Phone: 609-661-2240.

Dewolf ’s U Pick Farm - 58 W. Colliers Mill Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-6288.

Dracula’s Domain - 571 Monmouth Road, Jackson, NJ 08514. Phone: 732-928-7786.

Emery’s Farm - 346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-8514.

Hallock’s U-Pick Farm - 38 Fischer Road, New Egypt, NJ. Phone: (609) 758-8847

Krowicki’s Farm Market & Greenhouse - 862 Route 539, New Egypt, NJ. Phone: (609) 758-1133.

Manahawkin Beachview Farm - 178 Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, NJ. Phone: (609) 597-3437.

Silverton Farm - 1520 Silverton Road, Toms River , NJ. Phone: (732) 244-2621.

MIDDLESEX COUNTYBlossom Hill Farms - Eiker Road, Cranbury. Phone: (609) 799-0226 or (609) 799-7275.

Cheesequake Farm Market - Rt. 9 and Jake Brown Rd , Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Phone: 732-721-5728.

Cheesequake Farm Market - Matawan - 191 Highway 34, Matawan, NJ 07747. Phone: 732-583-6780.

Etsch Farms - 556 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. Phone: 732-794-6785. Fax: 732-656-1369.

Giamarese Farm - 155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Phone: 732-821-9494. :

Habiak Farms - 315 Deans Rhode Hall Road, South Brunswick, NJ. Phone: (732) 297-0751.

John Himich Farms - 701 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ. Phone: (732) 257-1538.

Stults Farm - 62 John White Road, Cranbury, NJ. Phone: (609) 799-2523.

Von Thun’s Country Farm Market - 519 Ridge Rd. (Route 522), Monmouth Junction, NJ. Phone: (732) 329-8656.

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Ready for some spooky fun and celebration? Here’s a list of some of the area’s Halloween Costume Parties you may wish to participate in.

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VENUE DATE TIME COSTUME CATEGORIES PRIZES CONTEST

Sat 10/31 8pm Yes Best Costume 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cash / Gift Cert.

Fri. 10/30 10pm Yes Scariest, Funniest, Group, Ranger Tickets Most Creative, Best Overall Gift Certs. Prizes

Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Best Overall Flat Screen TV

Sat. 10/31 8pm Yes Zombie, Couple, Scariest, $20,000 in Prizes Group, Best Overall

Fri. 10/30 10pm Yes Sexiest, Group, Best Overall $500

MJ’s / Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Matawan Gift Cards

Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Middletown Gift Cards

Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Neptune Gift Cards

Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Spotswood Gift Cards

Sat. 10/31 9pm Yes Multiple, Best Overall Vacation Giveaway Tinton Falls Gift Cards

Sat. 10/31 8pm Yes Scariest, Funniest, Sexiest, Yes Most Original, Best Overall

Check out Where it’s happening! listings on PAGE 31 for all the Halloween Events


BELMARVeggie Works732-280-1141

BRICKBuffalo Wild Wings

732-475-7645

Happy Catering732-477-5111

Quaker Steak & Lube732-255-5823

River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar732-840-1110

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza732-262-5180

BRIELLECraig’s

732-295-7929

The River Belle732-528-6620

CLIFFWOOD BEACHBlue Rock Cafe732-583-7699

COLTS NECKHuddy’s Inn

732-431-0194

EAST BRUNSWICKBrunswick Grove

732-254-0495

Gusto Grill732-651-2737

Tilted Kilt732-992-8532

EAST WINDSORBrewster’s Pub609-448-2258

EATONTOWNBogart’s

732-542-1836

EDISONQuaker Steak & Lube

732-777-9464

FARMINGDALECatering by Alex

732-462-9154

Lorenzo’s732-919-1177

Woody’s732-938-6404

FREEHOLDAmerican Hotel732-431-3220

The Cabin732-462-3090

El Mason732-308-9494

Metropolitan Café732-780-9400

HAZLETPark East

732-739-2002

HIGHLANDSOff The Hook732-872-2006

HIGHTSTOWNTavern on the Lake

609-426-9345

JACKSONSurf Taco

732-364-8226

KEYPORTBurlew’s Seafood

& Steak732-497-0500

LITTLE SILVERLittle Szechuan732-842-3823

LONG BRANCHJack’s

732-870-8800

Windmill732-870-8282

MANALAPANTuscany

732-972-2500

MARLBOROCrown Palace732-780-8882

Fireside Grill732-780-7900

Nonna’s732-536-9050

Rosalita’s732-617-0099

Tuscany732-308-1118

MANCHESTERDonovan’s Bar & Grill

732-657-0006

MATAWANButttonwood Manor

732-566-6220

Catering by Maria732-566-7299

La Cashina732-834-0025

La Riviera732-566-8400

Mayer’s Catering732-591-8180

Sultan’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

732-775-9517

MJ’s732-918-9700

Pete & Elda’s732-774-6010

OLD BRIDGEBig Ed’s BBQ732-583-2626

Double D732-679-2999

Salsarita’s732-882-8530

Tuscany732-521-4500

PARAMUSTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza

201-261-1380

PT PLEASANTFerrara’s

732-899-3900

Martell’s732-892-0131

RED BANKSilver Spoon

732-450-0391

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza732-212-1700

RUMSONSalt Creek Grille

732-933-9272

SEASIDE PARKBum Rogers Tavern

& Crab House 732-830-2770

SHREWSBURYSan Remo

732-345-8200

SOUTH AMBOYLandmark Tavern

& Cafe732-721-6812

SOUTH RIVERRia Mar

732-257-1100

SPRING LAKEThe Porch

732-449-5880

TINTON FALLSMJ’s

732-542-3131

Applebee’s732-935-1158

TOMS RIVERShogun Legacy732-286-9888

Tg’s Catering732-573-0510

Thirty Seven West732-341-2400

WALLApplebee’s

732-280-3676

Shogun Legends732-449-6696

The month of October offers many reasons to get together with family & friends: The Fall Classic (World Series), college football Saturdays, NFL football (Sun., Mon. & Thurs.) and the end of month Halloween parties. Let one of the establishments listed below

help you plan and prepare for these get-togethers.

PLAYER NICKNAME Ted Williams ................“The Splendid Splinter”Babe Ruth .......................... “The Sultan of Swat”Willie Keeler ...........“ Hit ‘em Where They Ain’t”Hank Aaron .....................................“Hammerin”Randy Johnson ..............................‘The Big Unit”Mordicai Brown ......................... “Three Fingers”Garry Maddox ............... “Minister of Defense” Fred Merkle ...................................... “Bonehead”Walter Johnson ...................................“Big Train”Jim Hunter ............................................. “Catfish”

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Rotting Pumpkin MartiniServings 1 Yield 1 Martini Units US • 1 ounce peach schnapps• 1 1⁄2-2 ounces cranberry juice (diet is a good substitute)• 1 ounce Blavod black vodkaDirections1. Combine peach schnapps & cranberry juice in a martini shaker with ice. 2. Shake well and strain into a martini glass.

3. Using the back of a spoon or a pourer spout, carefully pour the Blavod on the edge of the glass so that it rests on top, causing a layered look.

Dracula’s Blood Servings 1 Unit US • 2 fluid ounces vodka• 3⁄4 fluid ounce peach schnapps• 3 -4 fluid ounces cranberry juice

Directions1. Shake ingredients together with ice.2. Pour into a tall glass.

Witch’s Brew Servings 12-16 Yield 1 Punch Bowl Units US • 1 (6 ounce) package lime gelatin• 2 cups boiling water• 3 cups chilled pineapple juice• 1 (2 liter) bottle chilled lemon-lime flavored s oda or 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale• 2 cups chilled vodka (optional)Directions1. Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Stir at least 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.2. Stir in the pineapple juice, the entire 2 liter of soda and the vodka. Let cool to room temperature.

Vampire’s Kiss Servings 1 Yield 1 drink Units US • 2 ounces raspberry vodka• 2 ounces Chambord raspberry liquor (black raspberry liqueur)• 3 ounces cranberry juice

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Brain Hemorrhage Servings 1 Unit US • 2 fluid ounces vodka• 3⁄4 fluid ounce peach schnapps• 3 -4 fluid ounces cranberry juice Directions 1. Shake ingredients together with ice. 2. Pour into a tall glass.

Directions1. Put ice & water in martini glass, to chill. 2. Put all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake the heck out of it! 3. Dump ice/water from glass. 4. Strain into martini glass and ENJOY!

What’s a truly scary situation? A Halloween party without any creepy cocktails. Serve up these cool sips and your gathering will be one spooky success.

Devil’s PunchServings 1 Unit US • 2 ounces tequila• 1 ounce orange liqueur• 1 ounce limoncello• 1 ounce sour mix• 1 dash orange juiceDirections1. Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.2. Shake well.3. Strain into a sour or highball glass.

by Bill “The Brewer”

Ready For Takeoff: The Growing Popularity of Beer Flights

It’s hard not to notice the huge craft beer boom. Places that once had only fizzy yellow beer, are now realizing the customer’s demand for a great tasting craft brew. Stadiums, mom and pop restaurants and even your local tavern are now carrying an array of unique beers. Choosing from all these excellent beers can leave the average beer drinker with questions about what to drink. Micro-breweries have long solved this dilemma by offering a few small samples of the different beers they brew, known as a flight.

Why is it called a flight anyway? The answer is lost to history but one could imagine a few scenarios. Maybe it evolved from taking a flight to different countries to try their beers, or perhaps the origin could be moving step-by-step like a flight of stairs through a brewer’s offerings. However it took off, the concept seems to be similar everywhere. A flight is normally a

sample of 4 – 8 beers presented in 3 – 6 oz. size glasses.

There are a few guidelines to avoid any turbulence and to make your “flight” more enjoyable. A common approach is to stick to one style of beer and then compare different breweries. This type of critical tasting brings to light tastes that may have been left in the dark during a normal drinking session at the bar. When comparing beers of the same style, I recommend sampling each beer first, then circling back and trying each of them again in a different order, taking mental notes of what distinguishes each beer.

Another popular flight plan is to go where the wind takes you. Choose odd beers with weird names and funny tap handles. When selecting a variety of different beers with little in common, I suggest that each beer should be enjoyed in its order of flavor intensity.

Thank you for flying with me today; this has been your Captain, Bill “The Brewer.” This is my maiden voyage with Venues NJ and I look forward to offering this new feature each month. I hope to provide an entertaining and educational piece about beer for your reading pleasure. You can also find me on Twitter @TheBrewerBill for more on All That’s Beer. Thank you.

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Jessica KirsonIt’s been about a year, but back in August of 2014 I interviewed Frank Liotti. After that interview Frank

and I became Facebook friends and what a revelation. Frank is constantly working on new material and I was able to watch him in many, many videos. A good many of these videos featured fellow comic, Jessica Kirson. From the beginning, I loved the way these two worked together and I always thought that I’d eventually ask Jess to be a future interview subject. Well this past summer, a new comedy, The Jim Gaffigan Show, began airing on TV Land. I watched every episode and loved it, but I digress. Gaffigan, being the generous guy that he is, has seemingly hired nearly every comic he’s ever worked with and in one of the episodes I did a double take when I saw a somewhat “typecast” Jessica playing something of a crazy lady on the street. Long story short, I asked Jessica if she’d consent to be our diva for the month of October.

Venues-NJ: Let’s start with the fact that you’re a Jersey Girl from South Orange. Usually I start with something like, “were you the class clown”, but I read that you had a little bit of stage fright when you were younger and your therapist mother suggested an anxiety specialist, and you personally took a comedy class. So fill us in on the young Jessica and how you became the one we see today!

Jessica Kirson: I was always the class clown. I found power in humor as a young child. Both of my parents are funny. I never thought of being a comedian but in my late twenties me grandmother to me I should do it. I was petrified but I ended up taking a class. It helped me get up in front of a small group

and try out material.

V-NJ: As someone who tried this stand-up thing many years ago and know how tough it is, I always root for the comics I find hilarious. You’re one of them. You are already damned successful but I’d like to know where you see yourself in one, five or ten years. (I’d love to see you in a good ensemble sit-com).

JK: My goal has always been to get to the point professionally where I can fill up a theater and do stand up. I want to get to a point where I can make a difference in the world. Help people see things differently. I want to do service. I would love to have a sketch show or a talk show.

V-NJ: You’re doing great, always working but you must be exhausted! How much travelling do you do? Are your days like most other comics who are on the road, noon wake ups, stroll around a mall then hang out at the club until your set?

JK: I travel a lot which is hard but I also make sure to have some down time. I don’t like too much down time because then I get anxious.

It’s not good for me to think too much. Some comics are on the road a lot! I can’t go away for weeks at a time it’s too depressing and lonely

V-NJ: You really are incredibly active. I look over your website and get tired. I know you don’t like too much downtime but is there anything you do just for you?

JK: I do make sure I get down time just for me. I make sure to take some days off so that I can relax. It’s easy to get burnt out.

V-NJ: Give us an idea of what your work schedule looks like for the next 6 months or so. Anything going on in Jersey?

JK: I will be on and off the road. I am constantly updating my schedule. (Jess has a full schedule on her website at www.jessicakirson.com but it looks like her next Jersey appearance will be in Rutherford on October 29, with many shows in NYC in between)

V-NJ: Just as a fan, I gotta say I love the fact that Gaffigan tries to get nearly every comic he’s ever met onto his show. Anything else planned for working with him?

JK: Gaffigan is great. He is so funny and so giving. I would do exactly what he did. Help all of my friends. I am working on a standup comedy/reality special.

Thank you for thinking of me :)


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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VENUE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAYApplebee’s (TintonFalls/Wall) 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm -6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; — —Big Ed’s BBQ 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm — ALL DAYBig Shots Sports Bar 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Blue Moon — — 2pm - 12am 2pm - 7pm 2pm - 7pm — —Blue Rock Cafe 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —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 — —Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pmThe 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 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 6pm — —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 — —Donovan’s Bar & Grill 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pmThe 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 - 6pmFireside Grill 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm — —GameTime Bar & Grill 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —General Saloon 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — — —Gusto’s Grill 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pmIvy League 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 6pm — —Jack’s Goal Line 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pmKlein’s 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —Landmark Tavern & Cafe 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 7pm — —La Riviera 11am - 7pm 11am - 7pm 11am - 7pm 11am - 2am 11am - 7pm 4pm - 7pm ALL DAYMarket Yard Grille 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pmMcDonagh’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, Buttonwood Neptune/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 - 5pmNonna’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 East 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm —Pine Tavern 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 6pm 8pm - close ALL DAYPJ Sweeney’s Rest. & Irish Pub 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —PK’s Shamrock Rose 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm — —Pub 33 Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm —Quaker Steak & Lube (Brick) 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — — 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - closeQuaker Steak & Lube (Edison) 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — —River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — —Rosalita’s 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pmRyan’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 3pm - 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 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — — 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close — — 9pm - closeTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — — (Brick) ALL DAY ALL DAYTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — — (Red Bank) ALL DAY ALL DAYThe 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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Venue Listings . . . Where It’s Happening!THURSDAY, OCT. 01Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBlue Rock Café – DJThe Cabin – Bike Night w/ The River Dogs BandMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Spotswood – Trivia w/ Bacardi ArdiFRIDAY, OCT. 02Blue Moon – Zydeco / Hot Take BandBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – Frankie 5-8pm; Upside @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – MisguidedJenk’s Club – Liquid A & DJ EncoreLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s / Middletown – Tommy Aboussleman & FriendsMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – The Woodfeld BrothersRiver Rock – Padge, Rick & James 4-7pm; DJ Adam 5-9pm; Event Horizon @ 9:30pmSATURDAY, OCT. 03Blue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – Jersey Central @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – Uptown SoundsFireside Grill – UFC 192Game Time Bar & Grill – UFC 192Jenk’s Club – DJ DCLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – UFC 192MJ’s / Middletown – UFC 192MJ’s Neptune – UFC 192MJ’s Spotswood – UFC 192MJ’ Tinton Falls - UFC 192River Rock – Mary Sue & Ken 3-7pm; Club Night w/ SCE Event Group @ 10pmSUNDAY, OCT. 04Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmRiver Rock – Ken Schafer Band @ Beach Bar 4-7pmMONDAY, OCT. 05River Rock – Family Funday 5pm – 7pm Tuesday, Oct. 06Blue Rock Café – 80’s Night w/ DJ SwayFireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Matawan – Trivia w/ Bicardi ArdiMJ’s Neptune – Game On TriviaRiver Rock – DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, OCT. 07Game Time Bar & Grill – World Tavern Poker 7pm & 9pmMJ’s / Matawan – Karaoke w/ DJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Sing Along w/ Shawn MarsMJ’ Tinton Falls – Game On TriviaRiver Rock – DJ Adam @ 9pmTHURSDAY, OCT. 08Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBlue Rock Café – DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown –

Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeRiver Rock – DJ Jason Jani @ 9pmFRIDAY, OCT. 09Blue Moon – No Name JamesBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – PJ 5-8pm; Phil Engel Band @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – Round TripJenk’s Club – DJ Mike WestLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s / Middletown – Shore ThingMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’s Spotswood – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – Tom OntulaRiver Rock – Steve Johnson 4-7pm; Fuzzpops Band & DJ Adam @ 9:30pmSATURDAY, OCT. 10Blue Moon – Big City Break OutBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – Undercover @ 10pmColts Neck Inn - PinnacleGame Time Bar & Grill – Lifespeed @ 8pmJenk’s Club – DJ HDLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s / Middletown – Late Night DJMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’s Spotswood – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – Ken Dubman & Mary SueRiver Rock – Jay & Rob on the Beach 2:30-5:30pm; Lisa& Wendy 3-7pm; Club Night w/ DJ ZA @ 10pmSUNDAY, OCT. 11Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmMONDAY, OCT. 12 COLUMBUS DAY River Rock – Family Funday 5pm – 7pm TUESDAY, OCT. 13Blue Rock Café – 80’s Night w/ DJ SwayFireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Matawan – Trivia w/ Bicardi ArdiMJ’s Neptune – Game On TriviaMJ’s Spotswood – River Rock – DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, OCT.14Game Time Bar & Grill – World Tavern Poker 7pm & 9pmMJ’s / Matawan – Karaoke w/ DJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Middletown –MJ’s Neptune – Sing Along w/ Shawn MarsMJ’s Spotswood – MJ’ Tinton Falls - Game On TriviaRiver Rock – DJ Adam @ 9pmTHURSDAY, OCT. 15Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBlue Rock Café – DJThe Cabin – BikeToberfest w/ Simply Three BandMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Spotswood – Trivia w/ Bacardi Ardi

River Rock – DJ Jason Jani @9pmFRIDAY, OCT. 16Blue Moon – Tad Schaffer BandBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – Nancy Malcun 5-8pm; Eddie Testa Band @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – Dragon Fly BandJenk’s Club – Almost EasyLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s / Middletown – Blues Artist Nate FeganMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’s Spotswood – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – Break DownRiver Rock – Beach Party w/ DJ Adam 5-9pm; Stellar Mojo & DJ Adam @ 9:30pmSATURDAY, OCT. 17Blue Moon – Lights out Band w/ John Hawkins & Billy HuntBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – 9 South @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – Take FiveGame Time Bar & Grill – Hold On Tight @ 8pmiPlay America Event Center – 3 Shades of BlueJenk’s Club – DJ Kirk Lopez & Nine Deeez NiteLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’s Spotswood – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – Karlus TrappRiver Rock –Lisa & Wendy on the Beach 2-5:30pm; Funbox Duo 3-7pm; Club Night w/ DJ Dante @ 10pmSUNDAY, OCT. 18Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmRiver Rock – Professionals Trio on the Beach 5-8pmMONDAY, OCT. 19River Rock – Family Funday 5pm – 7pm TUESDAY, OCT. 20Blue Rock Café – 80’s Night w/ DJ SwayFireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Matawan – Trivia w/ Bicardi ArdiMJ’s Neptune – Game On TriviaRiver Rock – DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, OCT. 21Game Time Bar & Grill – World Tavern Poker 7pm & 9pmMJ’s / Matawan – Karaoke w/ DJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Sing Along w/ Shawn MarsMJ’ Tinton Falls - Game On Trivia River Rock – DJ Adam @ 9pmTHURSDAY, OCT. 22Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBlue Rock Café – DJThe Cabin –

Half Brothers Duo @ 7pmMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeRiver Rock – DJ Jason @ 9pmFRIDAY, OCT. 23Blue Moon – Club MidgeBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – NRG 5:30-8:30pm; Undisputed @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – Matt O’Ree BandJenk’s Club – Liquid A & DJ EncoreLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s / Middletown – The Back BeatsMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’s Spotswood – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – Martin RivasRiver Rock – Guns 4 Hire 4-7pm; Beach Party w/ DJ Adam 5-9pm; Matt Noffsinger Band & DJ Adam @ 9:30pmSATURDAY, OCT. 24Blue Moon – Chuck Lambert BandBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – Twice Is Good @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – Ed SullivanGame Time Bar & Grill – NRG @ 8pmJenk’s Club – DJ PrimeLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s / Middltown – Late Night DJMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’s Spotswood – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – Blues Artist Nate FeganRiver Rock – 5th Anniversary Party 1pm – 10pmSUNDAY, OCT. 25Blue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmMONDAY, OCT. 26River Rock – Family Funday 5pm – 7pm Tuesday, Oct. 27Blue Rock Café – 80’s Night w/ DJ SwayFireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Matawan – Trivia w/ Bicardi ArdiMJ’s Neptune – Game On TriviaRiver Rock – DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, OCT. 28Game Time Bar & Grill – World Tavern Poker 7pm & 9pmMJ’s / Matawan – Karaoke w/ DJ GiuseppeMJ’s Neptune – Sing Along w/ Shawn MarsMJ’ Tinton Falls - Game On TriviaRiver Rock – DJ Adam @ 9pm

THURSDAY, OCT. 29Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBlue Rock Café – DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s Spotswood – Trivia w/ Bacardi ArdiMJ’ Tinton Falls - FRIDAY, OCT. 30Blue Moon Vinte EdgeBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – SSV 5-8pm; Halloween Costume Party w/ Good Fellas @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – TimepieceJenk’s Club – DJ DCLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMaggie’s – Halloween Costume PartyMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMartell’s – WJRZ Halloween PartyMJ’s / Matawan – Late Night DJ @ 10pmMJ’s / Middletown – Ken Dubman & Mary SueMJ’s Neptune – Late Night DJMJ’s Spotswood – Late Night DJMJ’ Tinton Falls – Kevin & BobRiver Rock - Halloween Costume Party w/ DJ Jason JaniUndisputed & DJ Adam @ 9:30pmSATURDAY, OCT. 31 HALLOWEENBlue Moon – Halloween Costume Party w/ Lew Gatewood BandBlue Rock Café – Live BandsThe Cabin – Moondoggie @ 10pmColts Neck Inn – Bad NeighborFireside Grill – Halloween Costume Party @ 9pmJenk’s Club – Halloween Costume Party w/ DJ Encore & DJ Mike WestLa Riviera – Live Music / DJMarket Yard Grille – Live MusicMartell’s – WRAT Halloween PartyMJ’s / Matawan – Halloween PartyMJ’s / Middletown – Halloween PartyMJ’s / Neptune – Halloween PartyMJ’s / Spotswood – Halloween PartyMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Halloween Party

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Destination Purgatory will be launching a series of ghost hunting packages that won’t disappoint the believers in the paranormal, as well as change the minds of the skeptics.

Melissa L. Freya and Art Petersen, an investigative team with empathetic and clairvoyant abilities, will be filming a Pilot Episode for the launch of their new show “Destination Purgatory: Trapped Between Heaven and Hell” at Burn Brae Mansion in Glen Spey, New York.

Melissa L. Freya, author of the horror novel “Somewhere in the Middle”, and the soon to be released supernatural thriller “Attached”, has been actively gifted with the ability to see and communicate with spirits, both malevolent and benevolent, since childhood. Art Petersen has been seeing ghosts since he was a child; full bodied apparitions of strangers and family alike.

Burn Brae Mansion has a long history of paranormal activity. Freya and Petersen, as a team, have been the primary investigators of Burn Brae Mansion since 2011. They have logged hundreds of hours of audio and video evidence,

as well as photographic evidence in the thousands. Burn Brae has also opened its doors in the past, with investigations conducted by television shows “Psychic Kids”, “Stranded” and most recently by “Ghost Hunters”.

“When thinking about how we wanted to approach our Pilot Episode, we decided that we wanted to include the curious, the skeptics and those addicted to the paranormal. We’ve teamed up with Burn Brae Mansion and have set up three events. We are also available, by request, for groups who book directly with the Mansion on non-event dates and requests to investigate other locations, ” said Melissa L. Freya.

The Destination Purgatory events will be held on September 26 and October 31. Guest Tickets will include overnight stay in the Mansion or Stables Hotel Rooms, full dinner and breakfast, use of the grounds and Olympic size swimming pool, introduction lecture on the Mansion, its grounds, its history and its active spirits, a lesson on how to use paranormal equipment, a complete tour of the Mansion, and all of its secrets, a late night tour on foot

through the forest to the graveyard where guests will experience the paranormal in its rawest form, and each guest room will be equipped with a ghost hunting kit.

The Destination Purgatory team will have a full cache of equipment, in addition to a camera crew. After the tour and cemetery walk is completed, guests are free to run their own investigations throughout the night. Each guest’s evidence will be reviewed, and they will receive a DVD of their own personal findings episode, which will include highlight footage of findings that Destination

Purgatory’s Paranormal Team has captured during their stay. “So come out and interact with the spirits and capture some authentic evidence to show your family and friends,” said Art Petersen.

Ticket Packages start at $125 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Destination Purgatory: Trapped Between Heaven and Hell on Facebook, email [email protected], call Melissa L Freya at 570-309-4718.


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About Just Us Girls: Just Us Girls is the only non-profit

organization that directly advocates women in Monmouth and Ocean

counties who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. All profits are

returned to the community through individual financial awards and

annual scholarships.

Since our inception, we have assisted over 700 women who have

been diagnosed with breast cancer through the profits of our annual

walk held each year in October. In addition to making monetary

contributions to women who have a financial need, we also provide

spiritual and physical comfort to the women in our community who

have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

We also have an annual scholarship program to provide support

to college students whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer.

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21ST Annual 5K FundraiserTo Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

What: 721st Annual 5K Fundraiser

When: Saturday, Oct. 24th, 9:30AM

Where: Sea Girt Army Camp, Sea Girt Ave & Camp Dr., Sea Girt / Registration @ Manasquan Elks, Thurs., Oct. 22nd 5-8pm

Contact: Gerri 732-840-9063; Liz 732-895-7993

EXPECTATIONSA belief that someone will or should achieve something; a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.

Note: Recent events and discussions over the past few months with venue owners and some readers of our publication have led me to repeat this message that I wrote a few years ago.

During the past year, I have witnessed a number of restaurant and bar venue closings, change of ownership and re-openings. With this in mind, I would like to address a rather important issue: Grand Opening Expectation. Throughout the past nine years, I have been invited to and attended many a Grand Opening event within the hospitality industry. Quite often, the expectations and / or “hype” preceding the actual occasion far exceeds the event itself. There are numerous reasons for this reality. On the side of the venue management, the rush to open the business (for financial rewards, etc.) is often premature; on the side of the public, the expectation for first-class food & service is unrealistic. As a result, both sides often end up disappointed. After spending many months, and sometimes years in building, renovating and preparing the venue, hiring staff and procuring the right vendors, owners need to take the necessary time to properly train their staff and execute as many “dry runs” or soft openings as necessary to ensure they are truly ready to meet their clientele. The result will be satisfied customers with a desire to return …. and tell their friends. The public, on the other hand, should be aware and realize that too often, Grand Opening events mean overcrowding, long waits and often, less than first-rate food preparation and service. The result: a premature decision never to return. While it takes time, effort and skill to prepare for the opening of a business, always remember, first impressions are lasting and hard to change. I am simply advocating patience and the right mindset when trying out a brand new restaurant, pub or bar establishment. I can certainly attest, after years of working professionally to help market hospitality venues, that nearly all owners and management do their absolute best to get it right for you, the customer. But with anything that is brand new, some challenges arise that are often quickly addressed and then fixed. It’s the nature of the business.

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FOOTBALL MENU AVAILABLE

Sunday - Monday - Thursday - Saturday During NFL & NCAA Games

$2.50 Domestic Draft Specials Bud/Bud Light/Miller Lite/Coors light/Yuengling

$4 Devotion Drinks Tiki Tea / Blood Orange / Coconut / Regular

20 FOR $20 SPECIAL

20 Jumbo Wings & Pitcher of Beer $20Buff/Honey-Guinness/Teriyaki/Habanero-Apricot

Bud/Bud Light/Miller Lite/Coors Light/Yuengling$8 Pitcher Refills

Boneless Wings $5Buffalo / Honey-Guinness / Teriyaki /

BBQ / Habanero-Apricot

Five Dollar Bar Pie $512" Pizza add toppings for .50

Two Dollar Slider $2Cheeseburger/Buffalo Chicken/Pulled Pork

Taylor Ham Egg & Cheese on a Roll $6

DIPS-N-THINGSBuffalo Chicken Dip $7shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese & chips

Spinach & Artichoke Dip $7creamy & delicious served w/ tortilla chips

Pub Pretzels $5served w/ a jalapeno-cheddar ale cheese sauce

TAILGATE FAVORITESJalapeno-Cheddar Bratwurst $6char-grilled on a soft hoagie roll w/ sautéed onions

Irish Breakfast Hoagie $7bangers, rashers & fried egg on hoagie roll w/ brown sauce on the side

Sweeny Fat Cat Wrap $6mozz sticks, chicken tenders, waffle fries mozzarella cheese & brown gravy

GOOD TIME WAFFLE FRIESDisco Style $4brown gravy & mozzarella cheese

Loaded $4bacon, cheddar & sour cream

Pulled Pork Fries $6hickory-smoked pulled pork, jalapeno cheddar cheese ale sauce, diced red onions BBQ sauce

P.J. Sweeney's Football Menu447 Brick Blvd Brick NJ 08723

CONSUMER ADVISORY: CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS, OR SEAFOOD MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESSES.ALERT YOUR SERVER IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.447 Brick Blvd., NJ • 732-202-6414 • pjsweeneys.com

Enjoy Good Food & Good Drink along withNFL Football and Great Nightlife

Not just a Restaurant…

SPORTS BAR ATMOSPHERE

• 18 Large HDTV Flat Screens • 10 Ft. Projection Screen • Special Football App Menu • Multiple Bars

NIGHTLIFE DESTINATION

• Ocean County’s Newest

• Live DJ’s Fri. & Sat. Nights

• All New Sound / Lighting System

• Great Drink & Shot Specials

Football app Menu

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