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A blend of flavors, both healthy & delicious, at Fins
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
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Some of the Jersey Shore’s best
cuisine comes in the form of Mexican
food with a twist, and Fins Tropicali
Cuisine is the perfect example of
delicious food that is perfectly
representative of the Jersey Shore
attitude.
Fins Tropicali Cuisine has three locations: 120 Main Street in Bradley
Beach, 1930 Route 88 in Brick, and the
third — and newest spot — located in
Sea Girt Square, on the corner of Old
Mill Road and Route 35 in Wall.
The first Fins, the Bradley Beach
location, opened in 2003 when
longtime friends Shawn Ryan and Pat
Cuozzo decided it was time to bring
tuna tacos to the Jersey Shore.
The inspiration for Fins stems from
far more than just Pacific West Coast
and Californian cuisine. Ryan attended
Johnson and Wales University in
Providence, Rhode Island, and Cuozzo
attended the Culinary Institute of
America in New York. At their
respective institutes, they learned the
ins and outs of culinary artistry from
several regions across the country and
around the world.
“Though the influence of Californian
and Hawaiian cuisine are pretty
obvious, we also looked to places in
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the south like the Outer Banks, Virginia
Beach, and even the Caribbean for
inspiration. These places, specifically
the Caribbean, have always had a
reputation for serving up good food, so
we wanted to bring that tradition as
far north to Jersey as we could,” Ryan
said.
Ryan and Cuozzo are always looking
to expand their business, and Fins is
becoming one of the household names
at the Jersey Shore. They opened the
Brick location in 2006 and the Sea Girt
location in 2012, and business couldn’t
be better.
The atmosphere at Fins exemplifies
that of a beach bar in California. It is
loud and colorful, but at the same time
more than inviting.
“We pride ourselves on having a
great team of employees that are
respectful and genuinely nice people in
order to create as comfortable an
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experience for our customers as
possible,” Ryan said.
And customers are more than
comfortable at fins.
A few weeks ago, Ryan said, a
group of women came in when it was
snowing. They had just returned from a
trip to Florida, only to be greeted by
snow on the first day of spring.
“Well,” he said to them, “we’re glad
you ladies came out in the snow to
support us.”
To which the women replied, “We
always come here — it always feels
like summer at Fins.”
Another great aspect of the Fins
experience and the inviting
atmosphere is that they reach out to
customers of all ages. You might look
into Fins at any given time and see a
group of teenagers, a family with small
children, and older couples, all at once.
“Some of the customers that were
in here 12 years ago when we opened
are bringing their children here today,”
Ryan said.
The food served at Fins promises to
be some of the best in its category, not
only because the menu was designed
by two culinary masters, but because
the menu offers a significant amount
of healthy options.
“Yes,” Ryan said, “there are choices
on the menu that are less healthy than
others, but we really do try our best to
give customers as many healthy
choices as possible.”
The food you get at Fins is tasty and
healthy. Considering the food is also
reasonably priced, Fins hit the trifecta
in terms of food.
“We really try our best to compete
with higher-end restaurants with our
menu,” said Ryan. “We want to offer a
place where customers can enjoy
healthy food choices that are expertly
crafted without having to break the
bank to get the food they want and deserve.”
With its excellent choices and
inviting atmosphere, Fins remains
popular year round — partially
because it evokes summertime even in
the harshest of winters.
“Every business, for the most part,
suffers at the Jersey Shore in the
wintertime,” Ryan said. “We are
eternally grateful to our loyal
customers who come out in the cold
to enjoy our food. Our takeout options
are more popular in the winter time
because people can sit and enjoy the
warmth and comfort of their own
homes, but they are also welcomed to
enjoy the warm vibes at our
restaurants, as well.”
Fins is a great place to enjoy a quick
bite to eat because they turn out your
orders quickly. It is also a cool place to
sit with friends and enjoy some food
and drinks. Fins restaurants do not sell
alcoholic beverages, but instead allow
customers to bring their own
alcoholic beverages, or as Ryan and
the rest of his team like to say, “Bring
your own fun!”
And fun is in the atmosphere
created at each location. The Wall
location, for example, has many high
and low tables and is decorated in
bright blue and green colors. With
surfboards and other shore aesthetics
on the walls, you will surely feel like
you entered a surf shop that
specializes in food rather than surfing
gear. Reggae and other beach-themed
music plays over the loud speakers,
further affirming that you’re enjoying
an authentic shore experience.
There is really a lot to choose from
at Fins Tropicali Cuisine.
The Fins-eteezers are the
appetizers offered at fins. Some of
these options include lighter choices,
like the vegetarian black bean soup or
pepper jack tortilla soup ($3.79).
Along with the lighter fare, Fins has
some great appetizers that can be
shared, especially if you’ve brought a
few beers to kick back and enjoy with
your friends.
One of the most popular appetizers
are the mini fins ($5.99), which are
crispy mini tortillas filled with
seasoned chicken and cheese, and
served with Fins’ famous salsa.
The quesadillas (starting at $6.99)
allow customers to add chicken,
steak, crab, veggies, or shrimp for just
a few dollars more.
The nachos ala fud ($7.99) are
another popular appetizer. Fud’s
famous nachos are baked with
smashed pinto beans, fresh jalapeno
peppers, sliced black olives, and their
special secret blend of sliced cheeses.
They are served with Fins’ famous
salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
The salads served at Fins are both
healthy and filling.
The kahuna salad ($10.99), is
served with teriyaki grilled tuna over a
bed of mixed greens, seaweed slad,
mandarin sesame, and ginger slaw.
The bomba shack salad ($10.99) is
served with coconut-battered white
fish served over mixed greens,
seaweed salad, grilled pineapple, and
wasabi passion dressing.
Fins also has a simple salad for just
$5.99 that can serve as a side salad
with your choice of toppings like
chicken, steak, or fish.
Fins specializes in serving some of
the best burritos, tacos, and wraps at
the Jersey Shore.
The 3rd Ave burrito ($9.99) is
served with lump crab, smashed pinto
beans, Mexicali rice, pico de gallo, and
avocado, all smothered in shredded
cheese and enchilada sauce.
The natty dread burrito ($9.99) is
served with Jamaican jerk seasoned
chicken, rolled in a black bean flour
tortilla with sweet plantains, avocado,
pepper jack cheese, tropicali rice,
black beans, and an island coconut
drizzle. This is generally my go-to
order at Fins. The blend of tropical
flavors is incredible, and I always
enjoy biting into it. I can generally only
finish about three-quarters of the
burrito, which is fine because I have
no problem heating it up later as a
late-night snack.
The Mexicali blues burrito is
another of my frequently ordered
items. This one is little more
traditional than the natty dread. The
Mexicali blues is served with your
choice of chipotle grilled chicken,
steak, or veggies, and served with
Mexicali rice, black beans, pico de
gallo, and mixed cheese and
guacamole.
Be sure to “high tide” your burrito
for just $1.99 extra. This means that
they will smother your burrito in
shredded cheese and enchilada sauce.
It can get messy, but it is totally worth
it if you want to enjoy a more tasty
burrito. You can also ask for you
favorite burrito, wrap, or salad to be
served as a “soup bowl,” which
means they will serve it in a crispy
tortilla bowl.
The east west fish taco ($4.99) is
served with grilled Cod, drizzled
Hawaiian barbecue sauce, and topped
with wasabi, cucumber slaw, and
crispy tortilla chips, all on a soft flour
tortilla.
The Cabo taco ($3.99) is served
with tender battered white fish, serve
with shredded cheese, pico de gallo,
shredded Tropicali lettuce, and
roasted red pepper sauce.
The coconut sesame shrimp taco
($4.39) is always my choice when
ordering a taco. It is served with
shredded cheese, pico de gallo,
shredded tropicali lettuce, and wasabi
passion sauce.
You can always go for the taco
typical ($2.99), which gives you a
basic taco and your choice to add
meat, fish, or vegetables to it. The
taco typical comes standard with
shredded tropicali lettuce, shredded
cheese, and pico de gallo. You can
also add hot chipotle or mild chili
sauce.
The wraps served at Fins offer even
more variety than the burrito choices
on the menu.
I would say their chicken caesar
wrap, called the Hawaii 5-0 ($7.99),
has got to be one of the more popular
choices on the menu as a whole. I
have been to Fins many times, and I
would say, without fail, I have heard at
least one person, oftentimes more
than one person, order the Hawaii 5-0
while I was there.
The Malibu grinder ($8.99) is
grilled chicken wrapped in a spinach
tortilla with grilled pineapple, sliced
avocado, walnuts, pico de gallo, and
romaine lettuce, drizzled with roasted
red pepper sauce.
The Oahu wrap ($9.99) is served
with teriyaki seared tuna, avocado,
black beans, mango chunks, Mandarin
sesame slaw, and romaine lettuce in a
spinach wrap.
The somewhere in Jamaica wrap
($8.99) is another choice I have
ordered many times before; it is
served with spicy grilled Caribbean
shrimp, romaine lettuce, mango pico
de gallo, black beans, and mixed
cheese in a garlic herb wrap.
Since I can save some money
when I order at Fins due to their very
reasonable prices, I always spend a little bit more cash to get a smoothie.
All smoothies are 20 ounces, cost
$5.59, and are made with Yocream
non-fat yogurt.
My favorite smoothie is Lulu’s crazy
kick out, which is served with raspberries, strawberries, and tropical lulu
nectar. There are several other
smoothies that range in flavors —
from peanut butter to fruit, you can
get it all at Fins.
Since 2003, Fins Tropicali Cuisine
has been serving the Jersey Shore and
its residents some of the finest shore
food, and helped define a style of
cuisine that has become synonymous
with the Jersey Shore. The blend of
flavors from across the country make
for a unique mix, much like the diverse
blend of tourists and locals traveling
around and through the Jersey Shore.
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‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ this season at the Jersey Shore
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
For more
information, visit
runapalooza.org.
Some of Monmouth and Ocean County’s
LAKE COMO 5K
best running races of the season are upon
The 11th annual
us. Don’t miss these chances to run down
Lake Como 5K will
your dream in these upcoming races.
be held on
CELTIC TRIBUTE 5K
Saturday, April 25.
This Saturday, April 4, will be the Celtic
Race Day
Tribute 5K in Long Branch. The race will be
registration and
held at the Long Branch Promenade. The
check-in will begin
race is being sponsored the Jersey Shore
at 8:30 a.m. and
Running Club and PBA Local 10 to benefit
will be held at Bar
the PBA Local 10 scholarship in memory
Anticipation, located on 703 16th Ave. in
of fallen officers and Epilepsy and seizure
Lake Como.
prevention research.
This race will benefit the Grania
The race begins at 11 a.m. and
Maggio Study Abroad Endowment Fund
registration will cost $25. There will also
at the University of the Sciences in
be a kids race held at 11:45. Register at
Philadelphia. The race is set to begin at 10
www.celtictribute5k.com/registration.
a.m.; there will be a post-race party held
RUNAPALOOZA
at Bar A that will offer free barbecue,
On April 18, RunAPalooza will be held in
soda, and other drink specials. Register
Asbury Park. This huge event
online at
encompasses three separate races, so
register.boardwalkrelay.org/search/event.a
there is something for every runner,
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beginner and experts alike: the Jersey
NJ MARATHON, HALF MARATHON,
Shore Relay Marathon, the Asbury Park
HALF MARATHON RELAY
Half Marathon and the Jersey Shore 5K.
Get ready for one of the shore’s
The first team Relay Marathon was
biggest runs on the weekend of April 25held in 1998 and the Asbury Park Half
26: The Novo Nordisk New Jersey
Marathon and the Jersey Shore 5K began
Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon
in 2009, making the day one giant
Relay, ShapingNJ 5K and Kids Races in
celebration of running: RunAPalooza.
Long Branch.
The funds raised from RunAPalooza
On Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April
benefit the Special Olympics of New
25, a Health & Fitness Expo will be held at
Jersey and the Jersey Shore Dream
Monmouth Park, Oceanport. It will be
Center, Asbury Park.
open Friday from 1-7 p.m. and Saturday
This year, the Jersey Shore Relay
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marathon runs from Point Pleasant to
On Saturday, the ShapingNJ 5K will
Asbury Park. Teams consist of anywhere
begin at 8:30 a.m. Kids races will begin at
from one to five runners, and the five legs
9:15 a.m. for ages 2-4 (.25 miles). The Kids
total a traditional marathon: 26.2 miles.
Fun Run, for ages 7-8 (.5 miles), begins at
The first two legs are 6.4 miles. Leg three
9:45 a.m., and the Kids 1.2-mile Run
is 4.2, leg four is 5.2 and leg five is 4 miles.
begins at 10 a.m.
The Asbury Park Half Marathon spans
The main events begin on Sunday,
a course from Avon to Long Branch along
April 26, at 7:30 a.m. at Monmouth Park:
the ocean.
the marathon, half marathon, half
The 5-kilometer Jersey Shore 5K starts
marathon relay and wheelchair races will
and finishes in Asbury Park.
start at 7:30 a.m.
All runners will celebrate their
Awards ceremonies and post-race
accomplishments at a huge post-race
celebration and festival will be held on the
party in Asbury.
Long Branch Ocean Promenade.
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The race is
sponsored by Novo
Nordisk, Barnabas
Health, Panasonic,
Geico and All Whites.
It benefits many local
New Jersey charities
including the Boys and
Girls Clubs of
Monmouth County,
the Lifetime
Assistance for
Developmental and
Challenging Individual Needs (LADACIN)
Network and Move For Hunger, among
several others.
For more information, visit
thenewjerseymarathon.com.
RUN THE HILLS 5K
This year’s Run The Hills 5K race will be
held on Sunday, May 3, at 9 a.m. The race
will begin at the Shark River Marina,
located at 149 S. Riverside Drive in
Neptune. There will be awards for male
and female first place winners, as well as
for the first Shark River male and female
resident finishers. Refreshments will be
provided after the race.
Register online through the Jersey
Shore Racing Club at www.jsrc.org.
BRICK 5K
On Saturday, May 9, the Brick 5K to
benefit the St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church Softball Field Fund will be held at
714 Herbertsville Road. The trail includes
both roads and trails. Registration will
cost $25 before May 1, and will cost $30
thereafter. Register at
www.stpaulsbrick.org.
MICHAEL W. THORNE SCHOLARSHIP
4 MILES RUN/WALK
The 13th annual Michael W. Thorne
Scholarship 4 Mile Run/Walk will be held
on Sunday, May 17, at Franklin Lake in
West Long Branch at 9 a.m. Kids’ races
will be held at 9:30 a.m., with an awards
ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
The race is held each year in honor of
West Long Branch firefighter Michael W.
Thorne, who died battline a fire at
Monmouth University in 1984.
All proceeds from the event are
directly donated to the Michael W. Thorne
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Scholarship Fund, given to a local high
school student.
Registration for the run/walk is $25 until May 12 and $30 after and on race day.
Registration for the kids’ races (14 and
under) will be $12 until May 12 and $15
after and on race day. Kids’ races range
from 25 yards to one mile long.
For more, visit
thornescholarshiprun.org.
SPRING LAKE FIVE MILE RUN
“Summer at the Shore begins with the
Spring Lake 5” — this is the motto of the
Spring Lake Five Mile Run, and there
couldn’t be anything put more accurately.
The Spring Lake Five will be held on
Saturday, May 23, at 8:30 a.m. this year.
Though registration has reached its limit
this year for the Spring Lake Five, it is still
encouraged that everyone come out to
support the runners and the community
at this great event. It truly is a remarkable
spectacle.
AVON 5K
The 20th Annual Avon 5K will be held
this year on Saturday, May 30. The race
will be held at Ocean Avenue and
Norwood Avenue, and begins at 8:30 a.m.
Register for the Avon 5K prior to May 16
to register for just $20; registration will
cost $25 after May 16.
The Avon 5K is one of the most scenic
races at the Shore, as its course runs
mostly along the seaside. There will be
water stops at each mile marker.
Register online at
www.jsrc.org/raceapps/avon.pdf.
SGT. JOHN A. LYONS
RUN TO REMEMBER
Saturday, June 6, will see the 4th
Annual Sgt. John A. Lyons Run to
Remember, a 5K and 1-mile fun walk/run
in Seaside Park. Proceeds will be split
equally to benefit the Wounded Warriors
Project and the local police department.
Registration for the 5K run will cost
$25 before May 14, and will cost $30 on
the day of the race. Race day registration
begins at 7:30 a.m. at 24th Avenue in
Seaside Park. Signs will direct runners to
Island Beach State Park for registration
and check-in. Prizes will be awarded to
the top three male and female finishers.
Obstacle races test
your toughness
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
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Running races have always tested
the stamina of runners, but lately
there has been a surge in obstacle
course races. These races test your
strength and endurance alongside
your stamina.
These are some upcoming
obstacle course races coming to the
area.
YOUR FIRST MUD RUN
One of the best ways to familiarize
yourself with obstacle course race
running is the upcoming Your First
Mud Run. Your First Mud Run is a
family obstacle course race through
some mud.
Your First Mud Run is sponsored by
The Foundation of Specialty Hospitals,
and all proceeds will benefit patients
and their families in order to help
cover the cost of expenses that are
not covered by insurance plans.
Your First Mud Run will be held on
Sunday, May 17, at 1075 Stephenson
Ave. in Oceanport. Register before
April 30 for $50. If you register after
April 30, you will pay $55. Winners
will receive medals. Register online at
www.shnjf.org, click on Events.
MUDMAN X
The MudManX obstacle course
races are some of the best and most
recognized obstacle course races in
New Jersey. Designed with US Special
Forces training in mind, the MudManX
challenges participants to conquer
the elements. The obstacle course
races challenge participants to rely
heavily on their survival instincts to
get through to the end, a nod to the
oldest days of mankind, days when
“survival of the fittest” was indeed
the way of the world.
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More race details and upcoming
race dates can be found at
www.mudmanx.com.
SPARTAN RACES
Perhaps the most notorious
obstacle races out there are the
Spartan Races. On April 18, the
Spartan Race Beast will be held in
Vernon. This race boasts a 12-mile
long track with over 25 obstacles.
Runners looking for a serious
challenge will feel right at home as
the Spartan Race Beast promises to
be one of the toughest races out there
— to best the Beast is a sure way to
usher oneself into the pantheon of
great and seasoned athletes.
This is a great opportunity to face
your demons and fight for glory as you
push toward the finish line.
Register for the Elite race, which
begins at 7:30 a.m., for $190. The
morning race at 8:30 costs $175 for
registration, and the afternoon race
costs $160 and begins at 11:15 a.m.
Registration for the Spartan Race Beast
can be found at www.spartan.com.
RUGGED MANIAC
The Fifth Annual Rugged Maniac will
be held at Raceway Park in
Englishtown. The Rugged Maniac is a 3mile race that offers over 20 different
obstacles to challenge runners’
strength, speed, endurance, dexterity
and determination.
The Rugged Maniac is much more
than just an obstacle course race — it’s
a festival! Enjoy a day filled with
running, obstacles, live music and
plenty of beer.
Registration for the Rugged Maniac
obstacle course race costs $65 per
racer. There are also discounts
available for college students and
members of the military. Registration
includes a racer medal, a soft cotton tshirt, free photos and one free beer.
Register at
www.register.ruggedmaniac.com/eve
nt/newjersey.
TOUGH MUDDER
The Tough Mudder is another one
of the most notorious obstacle course
races available. The Tough Mudder is
among the most difficult races on the
planet. The Tri-State Tough Mudder
will be held this year at Liberty State
Park in Jersey City on Nov. 7.
Located right on the waterfront
and overlooking the Statue of Liberty,
the Tri-State Tough Mudder promises
to offer one of the best views of any
other Tough Mudder race. The Tough
Mudder warns competitors not to be
fooled by the scenery, for the race will
be anything but easy.
Only the toughest and craziest
racers will sign up to compete at
www.toughmudder.com/events/2015tri-state.
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Fueling up for long-distance running:
The importance of healthy foods
BY ANGELA CIROALO
NIGHT AND DAY
ON THE RUN
As a runner, or exercise enthusiast,
the foods that you eat should be
taken as seriously as the shoes you
wear and the time you finish in.
Unfortunately, proper diet is not
always top priority.
According to Erin Strout of Running
Times Magazine, runners continue to
follow the age-old beliefs that eating
large amounts of pasta the night
before, chugging bottles of sports
drinks and following fad diets will
improve performance.
However, what runners are
beginning to recognize is that quality
protein, fats, carbohydrates,
electrolytes and superfoods each play
an integral role in fueling a successful
athlete.
Stout writes that proper nutrition
and hydration are critical components
for improved running capabilities —
and successful runners are beginning
to take notice.
Upon first beginning my running
career I was not aware of the
importance of a healthy diet.
I followed all of the age-old beliefs
and suffered for it while competing in
my first half marathon.
It wasn’t long after that I
recognized the importance of
nutrition and proper fueling for
runners.
During a subsequent race, I cut my
half marathon time by 20 minutes,
finished strong, and recovered almost
immediately after.
A year or so later, however, I took
on my next challenge — running a
full marathon.
I began my training unaware of
how often and what types of foods I
would need to eat during a run.
With Angela
I can still remember coming home
from my first 15-mile run feeling
victorious but incredibly weak.
I went to bed that night with an
terrible headache and woke up the
next day feeling worse than ever.
It was at this point that I looked to
ultramarathon champion and author of
the book "Eat & Run: My Unlikely
Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness,"
Scott Jurek.
Jurek is known for his victories in
nearly every elite ultramarathon trail
and road event. He is most commonly
recognized for his seven straight
victories at the Western States 100
Mile Endurance Run, his recordbreaking Badwater 135-mile
Ultramarathon win, and his historic
153-mile Spartathalon win.
In Jurek’s book, he explains the
importance of eating carbohydrates
one to two hours prior to running,
eating carbohydrates during a run that
is longer than 90 minutes, and eating
protein within 30 minutes of
completing a run to properly recover.
Jurek follows a whole foods plantbased diet, and suggests that runners
eat a variety of organic whole foods
such as grains, legumes, green
vegetables and fruits.
In reaction to reading Jurek's book,
and seeking guidance from other
professional runners, I created this
training guide.
Day before: Avoid carbo-loading the
night before. Instead, fuel yourself on
quality protein, unsaturated fats and
carbohydrates. Your body will store the
protein, fats and carbohydrates and
utilize them the following day. Also
make sure to allow the body proper
time to digest all of the food you eat
prior to race morning.
A sample pre-race day, or pre-long
run, meal for me would include organic
brown rice, black beans, avocado,
tomato and tempeh. I also snack on
different fruits and nuts between
meals.
Morning before: Prior to embarking
on a long run, it is best to wake up at
least 30 minutes to one hour before
starting, in order to eat and digest.
Each runner's stomach will handle
foods and digestion differently,
therefore trial and error is key — the
same goes with foods eaten during the
run.
Carbohydrates are very important
the day of a run.
My pre-run meal often consists of a
piece of Ezekiel toast with peanut
butter and a banana or orange. If I
wake up early, I will eat a small bowl of
oatmeal with blueberries.
During a run: A runner only needs to
consume food if they are partaking in
exercise longer than 90 minutes.
If running for longer than 90
minutes it is best to eat every 30
minutes or so to fully restore the
body’s glycogen levels.
Most professional athletes suggest
eating at least 30 grams of
carbohydrates every 30 minutes.
Jurek created a conversion that
meets each runner’s specific needs
through relying on the runner’s weight.
The runner’s body weight divided by
2.2 multiplied by .7 equates to the
amount of carbohydrates consumed
while running, Jurek believes.
I weigh 130 pounds, therefore my
conversion would appear as 130/2.2 x
.7 = 41.4 grams.
Many runners reach for sports gels
to meet their carbohydrate needs
while exercising.
I opted for the natural whole foods
remedies.
A few examples of foods I consume
while running include bananas, figs,
organic fruit baby foods and dates.
While running, I eat one item every
30 to 40 minutes and drink water after
every mile.
Post-Run: After completing a run it
is time to refuel, recover and prepare
for the next run.
Eating can be tough after
undergoing a difficult workout,
therefore protein-packed smoothies
are a great solution.
I often consume one full cup of a
protein smoothie after each run.
My favorite post-run smoothie is a
blueberry, banana and flax seed
smoothie. I add one whole banana, rice
milk, frozen blueberries, hemp protein,
crushed flax seeds and cinnamon.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie,
include one teaspoon of honey or
maple syrup.
INSPIRATION
A quote that gets me through long,
strenuous runs is Jurek's common
phrase: “Sometimes, you just do
things.”
The quote resonates with me to
the fact that I don't have a specific
explanation of why I run other than
the fact that I simply enjoy it.
We don’t need an explanation for
why we do things that make us happy,
it is just important that we go out
there and do them.
I challenge you to go out and do
something that you love for the simple
reason that “Sometimes, we just do
things.”
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Out&About
TOP PICKS
21
TO DO LIST
22
TOLISDTO
ASBURY PARK MUSIC IN
FILM FESTIVAL
Date: April 10 - 12
Location: Paramount Theatre, 1300 Ocean Ave.,
Asbury Park
Contact: www.apmff.com
The three-day festival will fuse
the rich musical heritage of Asbury Park with filmmakers and industry leaders from around the
world and will involve the many
local businesses, historic venues,
and unparalleled talent that
makes Asbury Park such an
iconic destination. The festival
will focus on music influenced
films and videos as well as a special category for local filmmakers
and will showcase extraordinary
music and film talent from
around the world, while also raising money that will provide K-12
music education for children in
Asbury Park.
ENTERTAINING &
COCKTAILING WITH
MARILYN & FRIENDS
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Location: Langosta Lounge,
1000 Ocean Ave.,
Asbury Park
Cost: $75
Contact: 732-455-3275
Tickets to Entertaining &
Cocktailing with Marilyn include
the cooking demonstration, a sixcourse dinner, wine and cocktails; $20 from each ticket will
be donated to Asbury Park’s
Kula Cafe.
COMEDY
22
CONCERTS
23
Country music
star John Rich
will be featured
at the 2015
FoodBank
Humanitarian
Gala Friday, April
24, from 6-11
p.m. at The MAC
at Monmouth
University, West
Long Branch. For
more, visit foodbankmoc.org.
The 18th Annual Brookdale Guitar Show returns on Sunday, April
12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the college’s Lincroft campus. The
high-energy event will take place both inside the Donald D. Warner
Student Life Center and outside under the big tent with music.
There will be musicians and clinic guests, as well as over 50
high-quality vendors displaying guitars and music-related items at
great prices. The show benefits Brookdale Public Radio.
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Welcome
spring with
4 JG’s
Vineyard’s
Welcome
Spring
Weekend.
On
Saturday,
April 11,
and
Sunday, April 12, head
to the vineyard in Colts Neck for a tasting and a walk
around the vines. What better way to celebrate the beginning of
warmer weather? The event runs from 12-5 p.m. on both days.
For more information, visit 4jgswinery.com.
Hitman Murder Mysteries is coming to the Point Pleasant Elks
Lodge on Saturday, April 11, for a murder mystery show. Doors
open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35
and include a buffet dinner. All proceeds will support veterans and
servicemen and women. For tickets, call Carol at 732-988-9387 or
Nancy at 732-892-8961.
The Arts Society of Keyport will host its Fourth Annual Casino
Night on Thursday, April 23, from 7-10 p.m. at Yesterday’s
restaurant in Hazlet. Tickets are $35 per person and include a
dinner buffet, beer, wine and gratuity. The event will have gaming
tables, a silent auction and prizes. Purchase tickets on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/ArtSocietyofKeyport) or call 732-739-9388.
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‘LAMBERT & STAMP’ FILM
PREMIERE
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. reception;
7 p.m. showing
Location: Monmouth Arts, 105
Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers, $12 film only
Contact: monmoutharts.org
TEDxNavesink 2015: Accelerators will
offer two dozen live talks and entertainment on how accelerators are creating game-changing innovation and
thought. Accelerators provide the fuel
for which ideas and products are
evolved or created, poking holes in
knowledge and memes in a memorable
way. Today’s accelerators are shaping
our emerging and upcoming future.
Ticket prices vary.
Food by Runa Peruvian Cuisine.
‘SOUTH PACIFIC’
Date: April 10 - 19
Location: Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan
Cost: Premium — $36 (adults),
$33 (seniors), $27 (students);
Regular — $29 (adults), $26 (seniors), $20 (students)
Contact: algonquinarts.org
One of the greatest musicals of all
time, Rodgers and Hammerstein's
South Pacific debuted on Broadway in
1949 and remains a crowd favorite
today. Winner of 10 Tony Awards during
its first Broadway run. South Pacific is
directed by Jan Topoleski and produced
by William Whitefield with musical direction by David Shirley and choreography by Jessica O'Brien.
‘YOUR BLUES AIN’T SWEET LIKE
MINE’
Date: April 11 - May 3
Location: Two River Theater, 21
Bridge Ave., Red Bank
Contact: tworivertheater.org
Zeke is a “walking outburst.” Judith is a
“seeker of knowledge.” As their worlds
collide, they discover the true meaning
of history, sacrifice, and legacy. Tony
Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson
brings us a provocative, daring, and immensely powerful world-premiere
drama about America’s relationship to
race—and the power of hope and possibility in all of our lives.
TEDxNAVESINK: ACCELERATORS
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Monmouth University,
400 Cedar Ave., West Long
Branch
Contact: tedxnavesink.com
9TH ANNUAL RUN WITH EAGLES
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9 a.m. fun run; 10 a.m. 5K;
11 a.m. awards & prizes
Location: Cream Ridge Winery,
145 County Road 539
Contact: eagles5k.com
RUN WITH THE ROYALS 5K
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Thompson Park, 805
Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
Contact: jsrc.org
Proceeds to benefit St. James Athletic
Association.
STEP UP FOR THE ARC OF
MONMOUTH WALK & 5K
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: The Stone Pony, 913
Ocean Ave., Asbury Park
Contact: firstgiving.com/arcofmonmouth/2015
Live music and DJ; unlimited free pinball at Silver Ball Museum; great food;
cash and door prizes; giveaways; free
photobooth; activities for the whole
family.
2015 WALK MS
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Behrman Park, 18th Avenue, Lake Como
Contact: 732-660-1005
Site opens at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10
a.m. Walk will finish at Bar Anticipation
with barbecue. Walkers should enter
the park at the 18th Avenue.
FRESH MOZZARELLA MAKING
CLASS
Date: Thursday, April 23
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Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: 4 JG’s Vineyard; 127
Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck
Contact: 4jgswinery.com
The night consists of the hands-on
process of making and tasting of Italy’s
favorite cheese. You will get a rare experience of tasting the fresh mozzarella
while it is still hot being made right in
front of you. While learning this art,
enjoy a cold antipasto with Italian
bread from Brooklyn, fresh homemade
ricotta cheese and fresh homemade
cannoli cream. The evening would not
be complete without great wine. Everyone who attends the class will leave
with their own freshly made mozzarella
cheese to enjoy.
‘A LITTLE SHAKESPEARE: A
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’
Date: April 23 - May 1
Location: Two River Theater, 21
Bridge Ave., Red Bank
Contact: tworivertheater.org
Following last season’s launch of A Little Shakespeare with a sold out run of
As You Like It, we bring you one of
Shakespeare’s most famous, magical
and romantic comedies— performed
in just 90 minutes by a cast of area
high school students.
FAST TRACKS AND FOOD TRUCKS
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 12 - 7 p.m.
Location: Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Cost: Six Flags Admission, Wine
Tasting — $12.99 in advance,
$15.99 at the door
Contact: sixflags.com/greatadventure
Come out to Six Flags Great Adventure
for this incredible food and wine festival. With various local wineries and 20
gourmet food trucks, the event is sure
to be fun for everyone.
WARETOWN SPRING WINE
FESTIVAL
Date: April 25 & 26
Time: 12 - 5 p.m.
Location: Waretown Recreation
and Lake Area, 182 Wells Mills
Road
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the
gate (DDs or under 21 years are
free)
The event will feature NJ wineries,
crafters, food trucks and live entertainment. Enjoy Live music while sampling
New Jersey wines.
16TH GOLF INVITATIONAL AND
NETWORKING DINNER
Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Eagle Ridge Golf Club,
Lakewood
Contact: 732-477-4949
Annual Brick Township Chamber of
Commerce event. The event provides a
wonderful day of networking and camaraderie for the business community
and a portion of all proceeds will benefit the chamber’s Educational Foundation [a 501(c)3 organization] which
provides scholarships to local students.
Registration will begin at noon, followed by a barbecue lunch and a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
Dinner will be served, prizes will be
awarded, and there will also be a raffle
and a silent auction. Golfer registration
includes lunch, complimentary beer
and soft drinks on the course, an open
bar cocktail hour, dinner, contests and
all participants will receive a gift.
LAURITA WINERY’S SPRING
FESTIVAL
Date: May 2 & 3
Time: 12 - 8 p.m.
Location: Laurita Winery, 35
Archertown Road, New Egypt
Contact: lauritawinery.com
Laurita Winery celebrates spring with
live musical entertainment, delectable
food and award winning estate wines.
In addition, artisans will have their
hand-crafted merchandise on display
and for sale.
COMEDY
SHOWS
BANK ON MATTISON
Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park
4/15: Open mic night every other
Wednesday
COUNT BASIE THEATRE
Monmouth Street, Red Bank
732-842-9000
4/10: Jay Leno
4/15: David Sedaris
4/23: Jane Lynch
4/22-23: Martin Montana
4/24-25: Jim Florentine
4/29-30: Joe Fernandes
5/1-2: Jessica Kirson
CONCERTS
CRUST & CRUMBLE
The Shoppes on Cookman Avenue, ASBURY LANES
4th Avenue, Asbury Park
Asbury Park
Two Guys, A Girl & A Pizzeria Open Mic 732-776-6160
4/9 & 23: Every other Thursday
DUBLIN HOUSE
Jersey Jokers, Red Bank
4/2: Open mic the first Thursday of every
month
IMPROV JAM
708 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park
tickets.asburyparkmusiclives.org
4/2: FrnkIero and the Celebration
4/4: Screaming Females
4/12: Suicide Machines
4/17: Lee Bains III & the Glory Fire
4/18: Remember Jones
4/23: Cold Fronts and Made Violent
4/24: Good Bye Tiger record release show
4/26: Jeff Rosenstock, Chumped, The Moms
Every Saturday at 9 p.m.
THE BEACON THEATRE
2124 Broadway, New York, NY
212-455-6500
IPLAY AMERICA
Schanck Road, Freehold
732-577-0495
iplayamerica.com
4/4: Damien Rice
4/6: The Decemberists
4/11: Sufjan Stevens
4/12: The Idan Raichel Project
4/29: ABC’s Nashville in concert
4/24: Vic DiBitetto
NINO’S PIZZA
Bust-a-Gut Comedy Club, Ocean
4/4: April Fool’s Comedy Contest
4/11: Bob Dibuono & Tommy Gooch
4/18: Gary Keshner
4/25: Paul Venier
THE SHOWROOM CINEMA
Comedy on Cookman, Asbury Park
fifthroundmovement.com
4/28: Monthly comedy show
NJ STATE THEATRE
Livingston Avenue,
New Brunswick
732-246-7469
4/24: Wayne Brady
4/30: Wanda Sykes
UNCLE VINNIE’S COMEDY CLUB
Arnold Avenue,
Point Pleasant Beach
1-877-UNCLE VIN
4/2: Jimmy “Round Boy” Graham
4/3-4: Richie Byrne
4/8-9: Ryan Maher
4/10: John Pizzi
4/11: Robert Kelly
4/15-16: Chris Johnston
4/17-18: Bobby Collins
4/19: Reach Fundraiser
BRIGHTON BAR
Brighton Avenue, Long Branch
732-229-9676
4/2: Crobot
4/3: Defiance Engine, After the Burn
4/4: The Catholic Girls, The Brats, The
Easy Outs
4/6: The Strive & Friends
4/7 Open Mic Night
4/9: Dash Rip Rock
4/10: Bombshell Renegades, Blackout
Brandy
4/11: The Dirty Pearls
4/14: Open Mic Night
4/15: Another Lost Year
4/17: The Blues Magoos
4/18: Pat Travers
4/21: Open Mic Night
4/22: The Living Deads
4/23: The Split Squad, The Cynz
4/24: David Peel & The Lowereast Side
4/25: Operation Anarchy
4/28: Soraia
4/29: The Liza Colby Sound, Jane Lee
Hooker, Park Ape
COUNT BASIE THEATRE
Monmouth Street, Red Bank
732-242-8778
4/2: The Very Best of Celtic Thunder
4/16: Fourplay with Spyro Gyra
4/17: Jackie Evancho
4/18: John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken
Tour
4/22: Ralphie May
4/24: Jeff Beck
4/25: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra:
Konig Conducts Dvorak
4/26: 2Cellos
4/30: Save the Seraphs Benefit Concert
feat. Brian Kirk & the Jirks with special
guests Magic Taxis
ENCORE AT IPLAY AMERICA
Schanck Road, Freehold
732-577-0495
4/11: The Settle Down Kids
4/23: Taylor Caniff
GREAT AUDITORIUM
Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove
1-800-590-4064
5/23: Atlantic Wind Ensemble
THE MAC AT
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
732-367-7789
4/17: All Time Low: The Future Hearts Tour
METLIFE STADIUM
MetLife Stadium Drive,
East Rutherford
201-559-1515
5/23-24: Electric Daisy Carnival
6/7: Hot 97 Summer Jam 2015
6/10-11: Taylor Swift — The 1989 World Tour
PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
Garden State Parkway, Holmdel
732-203-2500
5/14: Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge,
Brothers Osborne, A Thousand Horses
PRUDENTIAL CENTER
Lafayette Street, Newark
973-757-6000
4/14: Stevie Wonder
5/2: Eric Church
STARLAND BALLROOM
Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville
732-238-5500
4/3: Coal Chamber
4/4: Bayside
4/6: Black Label Society Unblackened
4/8: The Devil Wears Prada
4/11: Dan + Shay
4/17: Testamene
4/21: The Used
4/22: Big Sean
4/24: Sixx:A.M.
4/25: Atreyu
4/29: Papa Roach
THE STONE PONY
Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
732-502-0600
4/3: Splintered Sunlight
4/4: Christine Martucci
4/6: The Sonics
4/10: Robby Krieger of the Doors
4/11: Jaco After Party: Funk That Bass
4/17: Buzzcocks
4/18: Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock
Tour 2015
4/19: Rock to the Top 2015
4/22: Old Dominion
4/24: B Street Band
4/26: Mikell’s Plot
5/1: Mark Diomede & The Juggling Suns
Project with Buddy Cage
5/2: 9th Infantry
THE WELLMONT THEATER
Seymour Street, Montclair
973-783-9500
4/17: Jazmine Sullivan
4/18: In This Moment: Black Widow Tour
4/19: The Beach Boys & America
4/25: Stone Temple Pilots
5/9-10: Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience
5/12: Godsmack
THE WONDER BAR
Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
732-502-8886
4/3: Commander Cody & His Modern Day
Airmen
4/4: Dark City One Year Anniversary
4/10: Soundtrack of our Lives
4/18: Bullypalooza, Soul Cruisers
THE STRAND THEATRE
Clifton Avenue, Lakewood
732-367-778910
4/8: Thomas Wesley Stern
4/11: Decades of Divas
4/15: 29th Annual Music Spectacular Jazz
Festival
4/17: Garden State Philharmonic presents
the Maestro’s Dance Mix
THE SAINT
Main Street, Asbury Park
732-775-9144
www.thesaintnj.com
4/2: Crobot
4/3: Fortunate Youth
4/4: The Harmaleighs, Bounders
4/7: Julian Fulton
4/8: The Bastard Suns
4/9: Jimkata, Dash Rip Rock
4/10: Turbo Fruits
4/14: Rod Picott
4/15: New Kingston
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Beach Haus Brewery
opens in historic location
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
The year was 2007, and two
longtime friends, Brian Ciriaco and John
Merklin, took a passion for
homebrewing to a whole new level.
They started brewing their own
beer, as inspired by the Jersey Shore, in
a garage in Brick. After teaming up with
a mutual friend, Tom Przyborwski, the
three dedicated their time to crafting
the perfect beer.
Their passion for crafting a nontraditional beer came at the right time.
Just as the art of microbrewing was
becoming more and more popular, the
Beach Haus Brewery soon became one
of the Jersey Shore’s hottest craft
brews, and ultimately helped define the
craft beer scene at the Shore.
They began brewing the Beach Haus
Classic American Pilsner, a style of beer
that resonates with the preferred style
of the Jersey Shore.
The Beach Haus homebrew was
distributed amongst family and friends,
and much praise was sung about the
remarkable beer. The legend of the
garage-brewed beer spread for years,
until 2010, when Brian, John and the
rest of the crew teamed up with a
distributing company to start selling
their beer in local liquor stores.
The success of the homebrew led to
the creation of other styles of beer,
including Beach Haus Cruiser IPA,
Winter Rental,
and Kick Back
Amber Ale.
Eight years
since its very
inception,
Beach Haus Brewery has become a
household name throughout the Jersey
Shore.
The brewery stumbled upon an
excellent opportunity in 2013.
Freedman’s Bakery, a long-standing
landmark located on Main Street in
Belmar, announced that it would be
closing up shop in 2014. MBI Capital, a
private real estate management
business, purchased the building with
Beach Haus as its primary tenant.
This came at the perfect time, as
Beach Haus Brewery had decided that
it would soon be time to further
legitimize their business by opening a
brewery of their own.
In the last year, Beach Haus Brewery
has been working tirelessly planning
and renovating the building in
Beach Haus Brewery’s newest
release promises to expand on the
German influence on American beer in
the Hopbahn Double IPA, which,
according to president and co-founder
of Beach Haus Brewery John Merklin, is
“well-built, showcasing strength and
complexity.”
The rich mahogany pour of the
Hopbahn Double IPA blends German
and American hops, which gives off a
anticipation of fruity scent, but has a strong, hoppy
taste.
opening a
The Beach Haus Brewery in Belmar
brewery that
is now open every Friday from noon to
would serve
7 p.m. for retail beer sales. They are
several
also offering tours starting at 2 p.m. on
functions —
Fridays. They also plan to begin opening
the primary function, of course, being
to brew delicious Beach Haus Brewery’s on Saturdays starting April 3. Tours will
last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes,
beers.
and offer customers the opportunity to
The Beach Haus Brewery in Belmar
see and understand the brewing
officially opened its doors on Sunday,
process. This will also allow visitors to
March 1, the day of the Belmar-Lake
ask questions in order that they might
Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade; a very
gain a better understanding of the
convenient time to open the brewery.
Timing was everything for Beach Haus brewing process from the ground up.
These soft openings are only the
at this year’s parade, as they debuted
beginning,
however, as Beach Haus
their Parade Day Irish Coffee Stout.
Brewery plans to have a grand opening
Beach Haus Brewery’s passion for
in early May, after which there will be
beer is unstoppable, as they continue
to brew new and interesting flavors and extended hours of operation.
Beach Haus Brewery’s ambitions are
styles that are unique to their company.
soaring. They plan to announce more
Since the beginning, Beach Haus
beers in the upcoming months. Stay
Brewery has fed off of the German
influence on early American beer, as is tuned to Beach Haus’s website,
www.beachausbeer.com for the most
evidenced in their first beer, Beach
up to date information.
Haus Classic American Pilsner.
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TOP PICKS
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TOP
PIZZA
You can’t go wrong at
Jimmy’s Pizza & Subs in
Brielle. Try the teacher’s
special: sauteed spinach
with garlic, sundried
tomatoes, and mozzarella
cheese, with dollops of
ricotta cheese. The
excellent combination
of ingredients will have
you wishing you could
eat it for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner.
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Mazi sauces, made right in
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The Sand Bar in Brielle,
under new management,
has some really solid
choices for lunch or
dinner ranging from
sushi to classic American.
And who doesn’t love the
perfect cheeseburger,
grilled to perfection and
served with a basket of
hot, crispy fries?
TOP
BURGER
Jersey Mike’s is
undoubtedly a Jersey Shore
staple. And whether you
get the American classic, a
super sub, a roast beef and
provolone, or just a veggie
— make sure you get it
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NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | APRIL 2, 2015 PAGE 33
Nostalgia and nourishment to be found at Nagle’s
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
that are suited to get you up and keep
you going during the day.
The atmosphere at Nagle’s is very
One of the more difficult decisions to
cozy. The cafe-style seating and dining
make at the Jersey Shore can often be
provides a casual ambiance that is
where to eat your morning meal. Bad
perfect for anyone who is rushing in bebreakfast joints seem to be few and far
fore work and for those strolling in lookbetween these days, leaving a bevy of
43 Main Ave.
ing to take their time to enjoy some
breakfast spots to choose from.
Ocean Grove
breakfast.
One of the Jersey Shore’s most well(732) 776-9797
It was a Friday morning, and Jess and
established breakfast destinations is
I were both in the mood to enjoy some
Nagle’s Apothecary Cafe in charming,
breakfast sandwiches. As you might
on me that we could go get breakfast
historic Ocean Grove. So named because
have guessed, I went with the New
and a couple of shakes all at the same
it was once a pharmacy, Nagle’s now
Jersey classic — pork roll, egg and
spot in nearby Ocean Grove.
serves up some of the best comfort food
cheese on a hard roll. At Nagle’s, you
We walked into the small cafe and
at the Jersey Shore for which people
can order your sandwich on a bagel,
saw a few people sitting up at the bar
come from all over to enjoy.
enjoying breakfast while others occupied white or wheat bread, or a hard roll.
My girlfriend Jess was down for the
Jess, being a vegetarian, ordered an
the tables.
weekend recently and said, quite
egg
white and cheese sandwich, also
We took our seat near the front
randomly when we woke up one
on
a
hard roll, and added a side of
window so we could watch the passing
morning, that she was in the mood for a
homefries
to share.
people walking up and down the busy
milkshake.
As we awaited our food’s arrival, Jess
Main Avenue.
I was personally craving a pork roll
looked around the restaurant remarking
The menu at Nagle’s is pretty
sandwich, so I suggested that we grab
on the architecture and decorations
straightforward, offering classic
food first and wait on the milkshake until
which are unique and date as far back as
breakfast dishes, both hot and cold,
Dairy Queen opened — until it dawned
the early 20th century.
NIGHT AND DAY
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NAGLE’S
We ate pretty quickly when our food
came, and it was just what we needed to
start our morning — but we still hadn’t
gotten everything we had come for.
We asked to see another menu so we
could finally satisfy the milkshake
craving. I ordered a chocolate malted
milkshake — arguably my favorite
dessert treat — while Jess ordered
another New Jersey diner-food classic, a
strawberry milkshake.
Our server chatted with us a bit as
the restaurant had pretty much cleared
out shortly after we sat to eat.
Nagle’s isn’t your typical cafe. Though
they might offer similar menu items as
compared to most cafes and diners, they
do so in a nostalgic atmosphere that is
teeming with variety and bohemian life.
I highly recommend checking out
Nagle’s Apothecary Cafe when you get a
chance, even if it is just to enjoy their
delicious ice cream and milkshakes —
but try and bring your appetite, because
I believe their other meny items will
prove too tempting to pass up!
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2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Music on Main - Sounds of the Street, 11-3
May 30
- Giant Spring Flea Market
Aug. 20
- Music on Main - Extra Innings Band, 6-9
Sept. 12
- Giant Fall Flea Market
Sept. 19
- British Car Show
Oct. 10
- Fall Harvest Festival & Craft Show
Music on Main - Jo Wymer, 11-1 & Chuck Lambert Blues, 1-4
Oct. 31
- Halloween Parade
Dec. 12 & 13 - Victorian Holiday Festival - House and Inn Tour
March 2016 - Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend
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Dive! into some
delicious & fresh
food in Sea Bright
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
Sea Bright was one of the many
Jersey Shore towns left in ruin after
Hurricane Sandy. Among the
devastated business was Dive! Coastal
Bar & Food Joint.
Through hard work, determination,
and the will to serve the community,
Dive! has gotten back up onto its feet
and reopened its doors to serve a
meal that is better than ever.
I recently went to Dive! to enjoy
lunch on a Friday afternoon.
When you walk through the front
doors of the restaurant, you enter into
a spacious and comfortable room with
several tables spread throughout the
restaurant and a bar to the right of the
entrance.
On this particular occasion, new
indie music was playing through a
sound system throughout the
restaurant, highlighting the
restaurant’s primary target audience:
young and hip. Despite the trendy
music, the crowd ranged in ages. Dive!
welcomes all through its doors and
treats all of its customers well.
I sat at the bar to enjoy a meal and
a beer. The large HD TVs behind the
bar sported videos featuring surfers in
Hawaii.
The draft system behind the bar
offers a great selection of craft and
local brews, but also sports the classic
domestics we all know and love.
The bartender, who was easily one
of the nicest and most easygoing guys
I’ve ever met, offered me some
popcorn as I waited and looked over
the menu.
Lunch
SPOT
DIVE! COASTAL
BAR & FOOD
JOINT
There are
quite a few
sandwiches
from which to
choose at Dive!
The
1072 Ocean Ave
vermunster
Sea Bright
($14) is a half732-268-7707
pound burger
www.divecoastalbar.com
with muenster
cheese, bacon
jam, and
I had a glass of Yuengling, a
lettuce. The
personal favorite of mine, as I
beach burger
scanned the menu for a good lunch.
There is really a lot to choose from ($12) is for the
vegetarians out
at Dive!, and unlike some of your
there and is
typical bar fare, Dive! makes
served with
everything in-house. They use fresh
black beans,
and local ingredients to make their
avocado aioli,
dishes, evident after just my first
smoked tomato
bite.
chutney,
Their appetizer choices include
buffalo calamari ($12), potato fritters lettuce, and
with jalapeno cheese sauce ($9), and chipotle aioli.
They also serve
homemade nachos with the works
a jalapeno
($11). You have the option to add
cheese dog on a pretzel bun ($8).
chicken, pulled pork, or short ribs to
I ordered the short rib sandwich
the nachos for just a few dollars
($16), which is served with goat
more.
cheese, sambal chillies, and truffle
I started with the lobster mac n’
cheese ($12). Made with fresh Maine oil. This delicious sandwich came
lobster, bread crumbs, and truffle oil, with a large order of fries. Though I
could only eat half of it, I wrapped
this dish was rich, creamy, and
the rest and took it home. It was just
delicious through and through.
as good the next day for lunch after
I didn’t anticipate how filling the
putting it in the oven for a couple
lobster mac was going to be — a
minutes.
rookie mistake on my part, but even
Dive! also offers some other good
if I couldn’t eat more, my taste buds
selections like beer battered fish and
craved something else.
chips ($18),
braised pork tacos
($16), and chicken
pot pie ($14).
It doesn’t stop
there, though, for
Dive! also offers
some variations
on its fries. As if
the crispy fries
weren’t good
enough on their
own, Dive! makes
them even better
in with their “Dive
into Fries” menu.
They offer malt
vinegar fries ($7)
with fresh herbs,
malt vinegar, and
parmesan cheese.
The buffalo fries
($8) are covered
in buffalo sauce,
crispy bacon, and
melted
homemade bleu cheese.
Dive! Coastal Bar & Food Joint has
resurrected from the devastation of
Hurricane Sandy, and now it is
serving up some of the best coastal
cuisine at the Jersey Shore. Not only
do they have a great atmosphere for
eating and drinking with friends, they
welcome each customer warmly and
are engaged with their customers.
They thrive on being genuine and
personable, whilst serving up some
delicious food.
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Riverside dining & delicious
seafood at Harpoon Willy’s
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
Dinner
There are countless waterfront
restaurants at the Jersey Shore, all of
which offer fantastic views of some of
the most scenic locations in the area,
but not all of them can provide as
tasty and bountiful a meal as can be
found at Harpoon Willy’s Tavern and
Waterfront Restaurant in Manasquan.
Located at 2655 River Road,
Harpoon Willy’s offers an unparalleled
view of the Manasquan River.
The restaurant’s exterior can easily
be mistaken as a typical Shore house,
as evidenced by the abundance of
windows that allow light to pour in
and great views to be had.
It is certainly best to time your visit
to Harpoon Willy’s with the sunset if
you can, as the natural spectacle
casts a postcard-worthy orange and
pink glow through the windows to
light the tavern.
If you find yourself, however,
venturing out on a cold or rainy night,
specifically in the winter, try your best
to get a spot near the fireplace; the
fire amplifies the restaurant’s cozy
atmosphere, especially if you are
trying to escape some chilly or
otherwise nasty weather.
It had been quite some time since
my last visit to Harpoon Willy’s, but
before I went, I could not for the life of
me remember what it was like until I
walked through the front door. I
approached the host stand and took a
look inside the bar as it all came back
to me.
I took my seat in the dining room
just as the sun was setting which, as I
previously stated, is the optimal time
to get the most gorgeous views of the
Manasquan River.
I glanced over the drink menu,
which had a good mix of traditional
SPOT
HARPOON
WILLY’S
2655 River Road
Manasquan
(732) 223-8880
www.harpoonwillys.com
Instead
of a bigger
meal like
and craft beers. I ordered a Lagunita’s steak, I
decided to
IPA, a bitter, hoppy ale that is among
go for a
some of the best when served on
lighter
draft.
seafood
If you’ve read even just two of my
previous articles, it wouldn’t come as dish. There
a surprise to you that I started off with were a
couple of
an order of Willy’s Wings ($10) —
specials to
buffalo style, as usual.
I might be in the minority here, but choose
from, like
the hotter the wings, the better for
salmon
me. When my plate of wings came,
the smell made my eyes water and my stuffed with
crab meat that sounded delicious, but
nostrils sting slightly; I knew I was in
that sounded a little too heavy for me
for a treat. After eating them, they
were not as spicy as I had anticipated, at that moment as my stomach
expanded from my wing starter.
but they were still phenomenal. The
I instead ordered their regular cut
wings seem spicier than they are, so
of
salmon
with broccoli and rice ($22).
don’t be afraid to try them.
This
was
still
a large portion of
They are pretty big wings, with a
salmon,
but
since
seafood is generally
lot of meat, so I would suggest
lighter
than
red
meat,
I was able to sasplitting them if you’re looking to
vor
the
dish
down
to
the
last bite.
order a big dish for dinner.
Despite
being
a
seafood
restaurant,
There were so many options to
Harpoon
Willy’s
has
a
reputation
for
choose from for dinner at Harpoon
serving
up
some
delicious
burgers.
If
Willy’s that I felt a little overwhelmed
you
sit
up
at
the
bar,
you
get
the
and I actually did not place my order
until after I had eaten the wings. This pleasure of watching them cook it
ended up being a good decision on my right in front of you.
I actually went back to Harpoon
part because I was thinking about
Willy’s a few nights later with a friend
following up my buffalo wing feast
specifically so we could get some
with one of their hearty burgers or
burgers at the bar. I split the wings
steaks.
this time to ensure that I could eat the
burger in its
entirety.
I ordered
the java
burger
($12.50),
which is
espresso cinnamon
rubbed with
cheddar,
frizzled
onions and
mango salsa.
There was a
really
interesting blend of flavors in this
burger, and the juicy patty was cooked
to perfection.
My friend went for the shroom
burger ($12.50), which was topped
with goat cheese, mushrooms, and fig
jam.
Harpoon Willy’s Tavern and
Waterfront Restaurant offers a great
selection of dinner choices, from
seafood to land and bar fare. Their
burgers are definitely a top
suggestion, especially when you get
to watch your food being prepared by
the restaurant’s talented staff.
With a beautiful view of the
Manasquan River and a menu bursting
with delectable options, you really
can’t go wrong when dining at
Harpoon Willy’s.
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You might be found doing overtime at The Office
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
The Office Restaurant and Lounge in
Toms River pairs great food with an
atmosphere that is accommodating of
everyone.
When talking with a friend of mine
about some places we’d like to try, he
mentioned that he had passed The
Office a number of times recently and
noticed that the parking was rarely
empty. If you have ever seen the size
of the parking lot, this might come as a
shock to you.
How can a place be so busy so
often?
That is actually a really simple question to answer if you think about it. The
Office offers a quality meal and a
number of different specials for a very
reasonable price. Juicy steaks, big
burgers, fresh salads and seafood and
authentic Italian fare are just some of
the possibilities offered at The Office.
I had been to The Office Restaurant
and Lounge once or twice before, but I
enjoyed it so much I was willing to go
back with my buddy to check it out.
As we approached the restaurant,
my companion jokingly remarked that
we might not ba able to find a parking
spot. Despite the heavily populated,
large parking lot, there were still
spaces available, and good thing, too,
for there were a couple cars turning
into the parking lot behind us.
come back a couple different times as
we kept changing our minds. We finally
settled on our choices and ordered
some boneless buffalo wings ($8) to
split. I ordered the Office cheesesteak
($9) and my friend ordered the bacon
cheeseburger ($10).
The boneless wings came out first.
Unlike most places, The Office puts
your buffalo sauce on the side,
820 Main Street
affording you the opportunity to
Toms River
perfectly distribute the sauce to your
(732)-349-0800
liking. What is even better about these
theofficelounge.net
fried wings is that there is a layer of
spices between the fried skin and the
We stepped into The Office and into meat that releases an explosion of
a line of people waiting to be seated.
flavor with each bite.
The daunting length of the line did not
Their delicious cheesesteak is
dampen our spirits, though, for it
served “Philly style,” with green
moved rather quickly. The line was
peppers, onions and cheese and a side
only formed by the mass of people
of marinara sauce. I ordered the
that had come to eat at the same time. sandwich Philly-style with cheese, of
When we approached the host
course.
stand, we were asked to walk around
When our food arrived, my friend
the bar to another dining room. As we and I were in the middle of a pretty
did so, I could see my friend’s eyes
good conversation, but after we each
widen at the sights of so many
took our first bite of food, our
occupied tables. We took a lap around conversation was put on the backburnthe gigantic bar on our way into the
er — we knew there was nothing that
west dining room. We were seated
could be said that was more important
immediately.
than savoring our delicious meals.
The Office Restaurant and Lounge
We eventually finished our dinner,
offers an extensive selection of craft
but our previous conversation had
beers. I went for a Dogfish Head 60
been forgotten. All that could be said
minute IPA.
was, “That was so good.”
We looked at the menu for a long
Between us, we had about a full
while and had to ask our server to
order of French fries left. Though we
Dinner
SPOT
THE OFFICE
RESTAURANT
& LOUNGE
had already eaten so much, would
could not stop ourselves from
enjoying the remainder of the fries.
When our server came back to
take our plates away, she offered us a
dessert menu. I would not have been
able to eat another bite if my life
depended on it. Instead we simply
asked for a some glasses of water
and sat in order to digest for just a
little while longer.
There are also plenty of great
specials at The Office on weeknights,
like prime rib night on Tuesdays;
enjoy their prime rib dinner that
evening for $16. On Wednesday
nights, chow down on succulent twin
lobster tails for $16. Monday night is
Ladies Night, where women can
enjoy half-priced dinners after 8 p.m.
When all was said and done, we
were certainly glad we made the trip
to Toms River. The Office Restaurant
and Lounge offers plenty of options.
They serve up some great appetizers
to share with your friends. The Office
also offers some fantastic dinner
options, from steaks, to burgers, to
Italian dishes and much more that
are sure to satisfy any appetite.
With an extensive beer menu and
delicious food, The Office really has it
all, and with such a large dining area
and plenty of tables, they can take
care of everyone.
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Rosé is blowing up in the wine world
BY JOSEPH STEPHENS II
WINE
GERARD’S WINE & SPIRITS
INSIDER
When you hear the word rosé,
what do you think of? White
Zinfandel? The color? Rap songs?
Nikki Minaj?
OK, so this month, I wanted to talk
about a trending topic in the wine
world: rosé wine. Rosé is blowing up.
It’s literally growing at triple digits in
this country and the funny thing is,
rosé has actually been produced for
over 8,000 years! Yeah, it’s pretty old.
In fact, the ancient Greeks and
Romans loved the stuff. They realized
that when they left the juice in
contact with the skins too long
(modern red wine) it was too harsh
and dry, but, with little skin contact,
rosé was born and it was not only
delicious, but easier to drink. So, rosé
has been a huge hit way longer than
we even knew.
What I really like about rosé is its
ability to pair with food. Rosé will pair
with salads, seafood, steak — you
name it. Its versatility is
unprecedented. In the past few years,
I’ve had a BBQ joint move in next to
my business. The first thing people
always ask me is, what goes with
BBQ? Easy, rosé. Rosé is awesome
with BBQ. In fact, it is a match made
This Issue’s Expert
JOSEPH STEPHENS II
GERARD’S WINE &
SPIRITS
2310 BRIDGE AVE
POINT PLEASANT
732-892-6161
finewineonline.com
TOP TWO PICKS
THIS ISSUE
Chateau Bieler Rosé
Crios Rosé
Attention
Readers:
in heaven. The thing is, rosé goes
really well with a lot of different foods.
Another great thing about rosé is that
it’s extremely affordable. What used to
be thought of as cheap “garbage,” the
quality of rosé these days can rival
some white burgundy — but the
price point is generally much lower.
Here’s a few of my favorite regions
for rosé, and why.
First and foremost is Provence,
France. Provence is producing some of
the best rosé in the world; the seaside
climate along with its rich history is
providing the world with the best pink
stuff out there. Using primarily
grenache and syrah, these rosés are
dry and true to their style. You really
can’t get a bad rosé from this region.
Mendoza. Malbec. I love those two
things already but if you take Malbec
and make rosé with it, wow. Rosé
from Malbec is incredible. Talk about a
great pairing for BBQ.
Spanish rosé is super hot right
now. Spain in general produces some
of the highest quality wines in the
world. Take those same producers and
let them produce a rosé, and you’ve
got some true gems.
Last but not least, the good old
USA. In Oregon, they’re making worldclass rosé. We already know their
Pinot Noir is outstanding, so imagine
just how well they can make rosé.
Here are a couple of my favorites:
CHATEAU BIELER
Charles Bieler is a part of the three
thieves with Charles Smith (a wine
revolutionary) and has been making
wine his entire life. This project is his
life, and it shows in the wine. I love
this rosé and rolling under 15 bucks, it
shows you just how much quality you
can get in Provence without breaking
the bank.
CRIOS
Crios by Susano Balbo, the most famous and also most respected
winemaker in Argentina, is the reason
I love rosé. Made from 100-percent
Malbec, this rosé is so cool. Loaded
with strawberry, acidity, cherry and
cranberry, this wine brings it all to the
table. Great for pool parties.
Regardless of what you think about
rosé or what you think you know, go
out and grab a bottle. No matter what
the price point, you won’t be
disappointed.
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Bars&Clubs
TOP PICKS
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CHECK OUT
BELMAR’S
BREWERY
BAR PROFILE
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34TH ANNUAL
SPRING BASH
Check out the Beach Haus
Brewery in Belmar, which is
now open on select days for
tours and tastings. Beach
Haus brews its eponymous
beer, as well as Cruiser IPA,
Kick Back Ale, Winter Rental
Black Lager, and — most
recently — Hopbahn Double
IPA. For a full calendar of
events, including when the
brewery is open, visit its
website at
beachhausbeer.com.
THIRSTY
THURSDAY
WITH THE
BLUECLAWS
On April 9 (opening day)
and April 23, celebrate
Thirsty Thursday with the
Lakewood BlueClaws.
Beers and soda are only
$1, and wings are only 50
cents. Combine those
deals with some of the
best baseball around and
you just can’t go wrong.
The stadium is located at 2
Stadium Way, Lakewood.
BAR ANTICIPATION,
LAKE COMO
It’s that time again: all outdoor bars at
Bar A are officially opening on Saturday, April 25. Enjoy free admission
until 3 p.m. at the 34th Annual Spring
Bash. The bash promises to be the
biggest party of the year with 10
bands and eight DJs. Bands are Almost Easy, Nine Deeez Nite, Good
Noise, The E Street Shuffle, The
Smokin’ Jackets, BIG HIX, Mr. Lovejoy,
Just Push Play, Riot Club and Love Tap;
live music begins at 2 p.m. Some of
the DJs that will be spinning are DJ
Fun Size, DJ Kirk Lopez, DJ Billy Rey-
TOP
PICKS
bert and DJ Mike Nice. As if the music
alone isn’t enough, Bar A is also offering a free barbecue from 3-5 p.m. at
the bash. And even better yet, Miller
Lites are only $2.75 until 11 p.m. There
will be giveaways throughout the day.
And Bar A devotees need not worry:
Grotto Beach will be open!
B STREET BAND — THE ORIGINAL
BRUCE TRIBUTE BAND — COMING
TO THE STONE PONY
The B Street Band, a tribute to the Boss himself — Bruce Springsteen — is
headed to The Stone Pony on Friday, April 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the
band will come on at 9 p.m. for two sets. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at
the door. This is an all-ages show, 21 to drink in the bar area. The band has
some serious history in the area. On May 19, 1980, they made their debut as
“Backstreets, a Tribute to the Boss” in Asbury Park, where they played for over
2,000 Bruce fans. They have played nearly 5,500 performances at almost 200
shows per year around the country. The B Street Band features Willie Forte
(vocals, keyboards), Glenn Stuart (lead vocals, guitar, congas), Steve Baranian
(vocals, lead guitar), Steve “Poz” Pozzelanti (drums), Steve “The Phantom”
Myers (sax, vocals), and Steve “The Count” Lopresto (bass guitar).
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Jamian’s: A hip
joint with an
abundance of fun
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
Drinks
Red Bank boasts a bunch of
different places perfect for a night out
scattered throughout the city. One
such example is Jamian’s Food and
Drink, situated at 79 Monmouth
Street.
I have a few friends that typically
go out in the Red Bank area, so I met
up with them recently for a night on
the town. Our first stop was Jamian’s.
We went pretty early, for us anyway,
on a Friday night. I hadn’t eaten dinner,
so I wanted to get a little something in
my stomach before we started our
night out.
Jamian’s is a pretty cool spot —
cozy inside, but with lots of room for
tables that, when cleared, make for an
awesome dance floor. Dancing is not
my forte, but if you’re looking for a
great spot to show off your best
moves, Jamian’s is certainly the place
for you.
We just beat the rush of people
when we went to Jamian’s by about
five minutes. We were able to secure a
couple seats up at the bar to watch
some NCAA Tournament March
Madness basketball.
We grabbed menus to order some
appetizers to enjoy during the game.
Jamian’s has a good selection of
appetizers, and they are all reasonably
priced.
The crab dip mac ‘n’ cheese ($10)
was a recommendation from the
bartender, so we ordered that
between the four of us. The delicious,
melty cheese and succulent crab meat
was so good, it was unfortunate that I
had to share it with my friends. It was
SPOT
JAMIAN’S
FOOD & DRINK
79 Monmouth Street
Red Bank
(732) 747-8050
www.jamiansfood.com
served with jalapeno toast that made
for an interesting blend of spices with
each and every bite.
We also ordered a plate of pulled
pork nachos ($8). This plate of blue
and yellow tortilla chips is served with
melted cheese and pico de gallo. The
shredded BBQ pulled pork layered on
top made for a tasty snack that could
have definitely served as a meal for
one, had it not been shared.
The appetizers were delicious, and
we considered ordering one more
dish, but it’s a good thing we didn’t
because we were soon stuffed after
just the two. They offer plenty of other
tempting options though, like bacon
wrapped chicken skewers ($10),
cheesesteak empanadas ($10) and, of
course, wings ($10).
As great as the food is, the drink
selection is the shining star at
Jamian’s. Jamian’s offers an interesting
selection of draft beers. They really
only have a few traditional draft beers;
they are Coors Light ($4), Yuengling
($4) and Guinness ($5).
The craft beer selection really
shines, and for four craft beer
enthusiasts, it
was a great
opportunity to
try some
different
choices.
I ordered a
Dale’s Pale Ale,
one of my
favorite IPAs,
and not
necessarily
something you
see very often,
especially on tap. My friends ordered
some different beers, including a
Boulder Hazed and Infused, which is a
dry-hopped ale. Another friend
ordered a Smuttynose Old Brown Dog,
which has been labeled as traditional
American Brown Ale comparable to
other brown ales like Newcastle.
I’ve always been a beer drinker, and
generally find myself shying away
from cocktails and other liquor-based
drinks, but Jamian’s cocktail menu had
me second guessing my previous
decisions not to imbibe.
One of these cocktails was the
Black and Blue Lemonade, which is
made with Stolichnaya Blakberri and
Blueberi mixed with lemonade.
The Me Falldown is a martini made
with Gin Hendrix, Lime Juice, Fonseca
Bin 27 and pear juice. I suspect, based
on this martini’s name, that you
should mind yourself when drinking
too many of them for fear that you
might actually fall down.
Jamian’s Food &
Drink hosts a great
Open Mic Night
every Sunday from 8
p.m until 1:30 a.m.
Sign up for Open Mic
at Jamian’s on
Sundays starting at
6 p.m.
One of the great
things about
Jamian’s Open Mic is
that they provide
guitar and bass
amplifiers, a standard drum set and a
PA system. This provides musicians
with a great opportunity to come out
and play, without the hassle of lugging
all of your equipment to and from the
bar, and also cuts down on the time it
takes to set up and break down
equipment.
Jamian’s Food & Drink is a unique
spot in the heart of bustling Red Bank
that offers, as the name implies, a
great selection of cold beers, cocktails
and some delicious appetizers that are
great to share with friends at the bar.
Jamian’s can host a large crowd in
a seemingly tight space, and thrives
on the idea that there is no cover
charge, and no long lines, which is
especially enticing in a place like Red
Bank, where lines and expensive cover
charges are, unfortunately, in excess.
They also host some form of live
entertainment almost every night,
making Jamian’s your destination for
fun in a hip atmosphere.
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Always a good time for
young and old at Used To Be’s
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
Drinks
I recently took the trip along the
beach to Mantoloking to check out a
place called Used to Be’s.
I did not really know what to
expect when I pulled up out front. You
might not know what is in store for
you at first, but you get a totally
different vibe when you enter the bar.
The bar area presents a cool surfer
vibe that fits right in at the Jersey
Shore. The decorations exude the
atmosphere and attitudes of the real
Jersey Shore, but they do not overdo
it. The “surf rock” vibe made me feel
like The Beach Boys might set up and
jam at any minute.
Speaking of The Beach Boys, the
oldies music that played over the
sound system was definitely fitting of
the tasteful style of the restaurant and
bar. The old music, however, was not
entirely representative of the crowd.
There was a good mix of late twenties
to middle aged patrons coming and
going.
Despite the mixed crowd, one thing
was clear — everyone was having an
absolutely great time. Everyone was
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USED TO BE’S
287 NJ Route 35
Mantoloking
(732) 892-3770
just enjoying the company, and the
friendly bartenders, who recognized
that I had never been there almost
immediately, made me feel right at
home.
Used To Be’s regularly draws a
pretty good crowd, and boasts a
dedicated customer base. I overheard
one customer say she had been going
there regularly for at least 10 years.
The building that houses Used To
Be’s has been around since the late
1950s and prides itself on being an
aged member of the bar community,
but the age of the building only made
it seem more welcoming and bursting
with character.
I was there fairly early on a Friday
and stayed late into the night. I saw a
pretty significant change as the crowd
went from a mix of people older than
myself, to those more within my
younger age group.
The drink selection relies more
heavily on classics like Bud, Bud Light,
Coors Light and the like than craft
beer options, but they did offer some
craft brews, as well.
That is kind of what I appreciated
about the place so much: it wasn’t trying to be something it isn’t. It didn’t
try too hard to appeal to the younger
crowds, but instead let its reputation
as a fun place to have some drinks
with your friends do the talking.
Honestly, it brought me back a
couple years, back to the college days
of being packed in a bar with tons of
people my age, many of whom were
throwing back shots and having a
great time.
Before things got out of hand, I
ordered a bar pie. Surprisingly, the
pizza was crafted with a certain level
of artistry that you rarely find,
especially when you order a bar pie.
I took a look at the menu, and
noticed that many of their dishes
seemed to be tastefully prepared. The
artistry was evident in the dishes I
saw being delivered to customers as I
took a quick lap of the place to get a
feel for it.
When you go to some bars,
especially those that seemingly have
established a local and regular crowd,
you can sometimes feel like an
outsider as you might get looks from
the customers as if to suggest that
you do not belong. Used To Be’s has a
local and regular crowd, but the
hospitable nature of the staff and
customers is certainly apparent in
both their loyal customer base and the
welcoming anyone who walks through
the door.
The time to check out Used To Be’s
is drawing nearer as the weather
warms. They offer a sort of haven
from the out-of-state traffic in Seaside
for us local Jersey Shore residents —
but, as I said before, they definitely
welcome anyone who walks through
the door.
Used To Be’s can be found at 287
Route 35, Mantoloking.
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10th Ave. Burrito
gets spiced up
BY KAITLYN KANZLER
NIGHT AND DAY
Bartender
If you are looking for a variety of
tequila, some spicy or refreshing
drinks and a sympathetic ear, look no
further than 10th Ave. Burrito’s new
bar manager, Dudley Delhagen.
Delhagen, who grew up in the
Ocean Grove area, has been serving
drinks at the Jersey Shore and beyond
for over the past two decades.
Delhagen got his start at The
Stadium, now Fratello’s, in Sea Girt at
a young age. According to him, he was
“kind of forced” into bartending.
He started off as a bus boy, moving
up to a server before being placed
behind the bar.
“I had a great time,” Delhagen said.
Delhagen said, when he started
bartending in the late-1980s, the
classic drinks — old-fashioneds,
Manhattans, Long Island Iced Teas,
and Presbyterians — were staples.
According to Delhagen, it was a
benefit and “really cool” learning the
basics from the get-go.
“It was more than working at a
beer and shot place,” he said. “You
learn the basics from the bottom up,
which is nice.”
He said many people who bartend
start at establishments that primarily
focus on beer and shots and they do
not learn how to correctly make
cocktails.
“It’s hard for them to adapt to this
kind of concept,” Delhagen said.
Delhagen has been a staple at
Jersey Shore bars for many years,
working at Kelly’s in Avon-by-the-Sea,
Headliner in Neptune City and
Langosta Lounge and Watermark in
Asbury Park. He also worked at a
burlesque club in Revel down in
Atlantic City and as a bartender in
PROFILE
DUDLEY DELHAGEN
Drink of the moment
Strawberry paloma — El Jimador tequila, fresh lime,
agave & mulled strawberry,
topped off with Jarritos grapefruit soda
See him in action
10th Ave. Burrito
801 Belmar Plaza
Belmar
Delhagen saw Katz at a mutual
friend’s wedding and that’s when Katz
asked him to become his bar manager.
“A great opportunity came at the right
time, and here I am,” Delhagen said.
According to Delhagen, the reason
Hawaii before making his way back to
he enjoys working at 10th Ave. Burrito
Belmar.
so much is the atmosphere.
Delhagen said Brian Katz, the
“This is more of a family,” Delhagen
owner of 10th Ave. Burrito, is the
said. “Everyone has each other’s backs,
reason he came back to the area.
everyone works well together,
“I’ve known Brian since he had the everyone has the same common goal.”
little shack over on 10th Avenue,” he
Delhagen’s Hawaii working
said. “I used to eat there.”
experience was a more corporate one
10th Ave. Burrito moved its home
and he said he is incorporating a
several years ago from the little shop
corporate structure while still
on the street its namesake comes
maintaining the family feel at 10th Ave.
from to Belmar Plaza.
DRINKS OF THE MOMENT
Katz asked Delhagen to be his bar
While Delhagen is the bar manager,
manager when he first got his liquor li- he can still be seen taking up post
cense, but was turned down.
behind the bar. Since becoming bar
“The circumstances weren’t right,” manager earlier this year, Delhagen has
Delhagen said. “I was already at
revamped 10th Ave. Burrito’s drink menu.
another job and I wasn’t ready to put
Delhagen said there are three
out the kind of hours I needed to do
cocktails that are his favorite to make,
all tequila-based.
things right.”
The first, and currently most
But that is no longer the case.
“I don’t think I had all the answers I popular, cocktail he makes is the
strawberry paloma, which typically
do now,” Delhagen said. “I’ve learned
has a spirit and carbonated water.
a lot since he opened up this place.”
Why he loves it
“This is more of a family.
Everyone has each other’s
backs, everyone has the same
common goal.”
“I twisted it up a little bit,” he said.
“It’s super fresh so it’s a great
summertime drink. You can just tackle
a bunch of those on a hot day.”
Another great cocktail has a bit of a
spicy twist — jalapeño-infused
tequila, which they do on premises.
The spicy pineapple margarita is a
take on a drink the bar already had,
according to Delhagen, who said he
just “refined it a bit.”
The margarita uses Hornitos
jalapeño-infused tequila, muddled,
grilled pineapple, fresh lime, and agave.
“Up front you taste the pineapple
and in the backend, you get the heat.
It’s a really cool drink,” Delhagen said.
Delhagen’s personal favorite is the
Mexi-Cali mule, which is a take on the
Moscow mule.
The Mexi-Cali mule also uses
jalapeños, but without the seeds,
giving people the taste of the pepper
rather than the spice of it.
To concoct this drink, Delhagen
uses Mezcal Joven tequila, honey
syrup, muddled jalapeño and topped
off with ginger beer.
For hours and more information,
visit tenthaveburrito.com.
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