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Your guide to the
best ice cream at
the Jersey Shore
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
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I am notorious among my friends for
going out for ice cream in completely
inappropriate weather. For example, I
walked to Dairy Queen in the snow a few
months ago just to get my ice cream fix.
Some would call that ridiculous, but I say
sometimes you’ve got to do what you’ve
got to do if you have a craving for ice
cream.
You might imagine that, as an avid ice
cream enthusiast, I am very happy for it
to be the summer season now as I can
enjoy cold, creamy ice cream in the hot
weather — and you would be correct.
My ice cream habit has brought me to
several of the Shore’s best ice cream
shops, but the ones I’ve frequented are
only the tip of the iceberg.
Let this list be your guide to the array
of top-notch ice cream shops in the local
area, and have a delicious summer!
Hoffman’s Ice Cream & Yogurt is one
of the best and most popular ice cream
parlors at the Jersey Shore. All of their
good-to-the-last-bite ice cream is made in
house using only the best ingredients
available. Hoffman’s also boasts the
“Octopus Challenge” — those bold
enough, and hungry enough, who finish a
massive ice cream concoction consisting
of eight scoops and eight toppings in
eight minutes receives a t-shirt and
eternal glory.
There are a total of four Hoffman’s
locations: 800 Richmond Ave., Point
Pleasant Beach; 569 Church Street,
Spring Lake Heights; 78 Oceanport Ave.,
Little Silver; and its newest location can
be found at 444 Ocean Boulevard North
in Long Branch.
Sundae Times Ice Cream Shop in
Spring Lake is another local favorite.
Sundae Times is an old-fashioned ice
cream parlor located at 17 Atlantic Ave. in
scenic Spring Lake. The shop is just a
stone’s throw from the Spring Lake boardwalk and is a great place to grab some ice
cream before enjoying a nice stroll on the
oceanfront. As you might have guessed,
you definitely have to try the hot fudge
sundae at Sundae Times.
In nearby Manasquan, The Main
Scoop, located at 140 Main Street, offers
a great rotating list of flavors. This ice
cream hot spot offers fresh toppings and
deals out generously-sized portions. The
friendly staff will keep you coming back
for more delicious scoops time and again.
Sundaes The Ice Cream Place is another great family-owned ice cream parlor
that focuses heavily on serving up the
highest quality ice cream at a reasonable
price. The friendly and old-fashioned
service provides a great hometown feel.
The four Sundaes locations include 3217
Route 88 in Point Pleasant, 32 Atlantic
City Boulevard in South Toms River, 2211
Highway 35 in Manasquan, and 1059
Highway 34 in Aberdeen.
OMG! Yogurt is a popular frozen
yogurt store that offers customers the
chance to serve themselves. They offer
14 different flavors, some of which rotate,
and over 50 toppings from which to
choose. After you have created your
modestly-sized froyo treat — or an
enormous dish including multiple flavors
and toppings — you pay by the weight
of your cup, similar to that of self-serve
candy stores. OMG! Yogurt is located at
2153 Highway 35 in Sea Girt.
Kohr’s Frozen Custard Inc. is a
timeless Jersey Shore ice cream and
frozen treat parlor that dates back to the
mid 20th century. Serving hand-dipped
custard, soft serve, and Italian ice, Kohr’s
is great place to enjoy some variety in
your frozen treats. There are five local
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Kohr’s Frozen Custard locations: Kohr’s at
Dupont at 14 West Boardwalk in Seaside
Heights; Kohr’s at Porter at 1922
Promenade in Seaside Park; Kohr’s at
Farragut at 1818 Boardwalk in Seaside
Park; Kohr’s at Stockton at 1800
Boardwalk in Seaside Park; and Kohr’s at
Point at 409 Boardwalk in Point Pleasant
Beach.
Another famous Jersey Shore
destination steeped in charm and
nostalgia, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
Amusements on the Point Pleasant
Beach boardwalk boasts an excellent ice
cream parlor of its own. Jenkinson’s Ice
Cream & Sweet Shop is the perfect place
to indulge your sweet tooth after a long
day at the beach or arcade. Offering
tempting treats from ice cream to toffee,
chocolate, candy apples and more, the
Sweet Shop is located at 300 Ocean
Ave., Point Pleasant Beach.
Rita’s Italian Ice, also known as Rita’s
Water Ice, is yet another famous haunt at
which to enjoy delicious frozen treats.
Rita’s operates several stores throughout
Monmouth and Ocean counties, and
many more across the country as well.
Some of the local locations include
Jackson, Freehold, Eatontown,
Woodbridge and Manalapan. If you
haven’t had Rita’s, you have to first try
the Italian ice, but you also need to order
the misto, which is a blend of Italian ice
and frozen custard and has a consistency
similar to that of a milkshake. They come
in an assortment of flavors and are
perfect for enjoying on the go.
Ice Cream on 9 is located at 2300
Route 9 in Howell. Ice Cream on 9 has
been family owned and operated since
its opening in 1999. All of its ice cream,
Italian ice, cakes, and other treats are
made on premises — perhaps even
more impressively, Ice Cream on 9
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boasts a whopping line of over 150
flavors of ice cream.
Being a seashore community, it comes
as no surprise that Lavallette boasts a
few prime ice cream shops. Iceberg Ice
Cream, located at 403 Grand Central Ave.,
has been serving up cold treats since
1977. The ice cream is made daily on
premises and is created with only the
freshest ingredients. Iceberg offers a
selection of over 24 homemade hard ice
creams and over 24 flavors of soft serve.
They offer fat-free soft yogurt as well as
two sugar-free flavors that rotate,
according to availability
Also located in Lavallette, The Music
Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe is
perhaps one of the most unique ice
cream parlors at the Jersey Shore. The
Music Man offers an old-fashioned experience with a unique twist. Customers are
treated with lively vocal performances by
the staff during each seating that is
reminiscent of the vaudeville style of
entertainment. Even the menu is written
in the form of a song. The Music Man
Singing Ice Cream Shoppe is located at
2305 Grand Central Ave. Visit
themusicman.com for show and ticket
information.
Shivers Ice Cream is yet another
family owned and operated ice cream
parlor, and has been so for over 30 years.
Located at 4037 Route 9 in Howell,
Shivers Ice Cream is dedicated to serving
the community nothing but the best in
homemade ice cream.
Nancie’s Ice Cream & Cafe is located
at 84 1st Ave. in Atlantic Highlands.
Nancie’s offers a satisfying selection of
cool, creamy, and delicious flavors. This
quaint little place offers a great selection
of flavors and provides a perfect place for
families to get some ice cream while in
town.
While not an oceanfront community,
Toms River does not fall short in the ice
cream department. Yellow Brick Road Ice
Cream Carousel, located at 1857 Hooper
Ave., offers a nostalgic, step-back-in-time
ice cream parlor with a vibe similar to
that of a carnival. Yellow Brick Road Ice
Cream Carousel offers a friendly
experience for families and some of the
best ice cream and ice cream cakes
around. Be sure to check it out for the
next birthday you’re celebrating.
Strollos Italian Ice, located at 500
Main Street in Belmar, is another highly
popular ice cream spot. With tables
outside and two serving windows, you’ll
likely have to wait on line on a hot
summer night, but it is well worth it. The
thick, creamy ice cream is like no other,
while the smooth Italian ice lies
somewhere between ice cream, snow
cone, and gelato. It is independent from
the Strollo’s Lighthouse Italian Ice stands
in Long Branch, Point Pleasant Beach and
Red Bank.
Strollo’s Lighthouse Italian Ice is also a
Jersey Shore favorite and also sees long
lines on warm summer nights at all of its
locations. Ice cream and Italian ice
enthusiasts have been frequenting the
Lighthouse for years to gobble up its topnotch products.
Mrs. Walker’s Homemade Ice Cream
is located at 132 South Main Street in
Forked River. Since 1986, Mrs. Walker’s
has been providing quality, homemade
ice cream to hungry locals. With over 50
flavors and countless sundae variations,
Mrs. Walker’s is a great spot to enjoy
delicious frozen treats masterfully
crafted. If you don’t see something on
the menu, or you want to create your
own sundae, simply ask and the great
staff will try to accommodate you to the
best of their ability.
The Cone Zone has been serving up
some delicious, fresh, daily made ice
cream since 1993 using only the finest ingredients to be found. The Cone Zone is
located at 2040 State Route 33 in
Neptune.
Just a stone’s throw away in Neptune
City, The Ice Cream Shoppe is located at
96-98 Route 35. The Ice Cream Shoppe
offers a good selection of flavors and
friendly service. Everything they serve,
from hard ice cream to milkshakes to ice
cream cakes, is delicious and makes for a
great place to grab a treat on the go or
enjoy in the store. The ice cream at The
Ice Cream Shoppe is entirely homemade
using the best and freshest ingredients.
In Belmar, Niki Maccanico’s
Homemade Ice Cream, located at 1301
Main Street, offers some delicious
selections of homemade ice cream
scooped by friendly and efficient service.
Boasting a nice balance of classic and
innovative flavors, the soft serve ice
cream at Niki Maccanico’s is particularly
delicious.
Ocean Grove is one of the most
historic Shore communities, so it’s no
surprise that one of its two ice cream
parlors — Day’s Ice Cream — has been
serving sweet treats for nearly 140 years.
This is one of the area’s most beloved ice
cream parlors, and since 2012, residents
of Asbury Park have been enjoying the
same delicious ice cream at Day’s
second location, Just Another Day’s,
located at the First Avenue Pavillion on
the Asbury Park boardwalk. The original
Day’s is located at 48 Pitman Ave., Ocean
Grove.
Nagle’s Apothecary Cafe is another
Ocean Grove gem with an army of
loyalists. This cafe serves up a mean
breakfast, but is also the host of a
delicious ice cream parlor. I tend to
frequent Nagle’s for breakfast, and I can
hardly ever resist the temptation to get a
malt shake after breakfast. I highly
recommend going for a shake, as they’re
a personal favorite of mine, but their
homemade ice cream is also fantastic.
Ryan’s Homemade Ice Cream offers a
variety of delicious ice cream flavors. This
local gem stands out as one of the best
for traditional and more uncommon
flavors. Ryan’s Homemade Ice Cream is
located at 462 Shrewsbury Ave.,
Shrewsbury.
Looking for amazing ice cream and
frozen yogurt in Rumson? Look no further
than Crazees. Crazees is located at 2
West River Road and is one of the area’s
best ice cream parlors. You know humans
are not the only ones who enjoy ice
cream, so feel free to bring your canine
pal along to Crazees, as it is dog friendly.
With plenty of seating outside, both twoand four-legged creatures will have a
blast at Crazees.
Carvel Ice Cream is one of the premier
ice cream businesses in the Jersey Shore
area. Many of the ice cream parlors we
know and love today, including some on
this list, started as Carvel Ice Cream
stores. Carvel specializes in serving up
some of the most delicious and soughtafter cakes, novelties, and soft serve ice
cream in the business. They pride
themselves on being a family-friendly
business that is dedicated to making any
special occasion the best day possible.
There are three notable Carvel
locations at the Jersey Shore. The West
Long Branch store is located at 175
Monmouth Road; the Little Silver store is
located at 523 Prospect Ave.; and the
Brick store is located at 371 Brick
Boulevard.
In the beloved “City by the Sea,”
Asbury Park, sits Cookman Creamery.
Located at 711 Cookman Ave., Cookman
Creamery thrives on serving up delicious,
homemade ice cream. Cookman
Creamery offers a variety of options like
splits, sundaes and milkshakes, and they
also specialize in serving up take-home
treats like cakes and other novelties.
Cookman Creamery also offers alternative
options like vegan, kosher, gluten- and fatfree ice cream, making it among one of
the most accessible ice cream parlors I
have ever encountered.
Another Shore gem to check out this
summer is Gracie and the Dudes Organic
Ice Cream, located at 1062 Ocean Ave.,
Sea Bright. Gracie and the Dudes has
been serving up delicious, organic ice
cream treats since 2009. Gracie and the
Dudes is the only organic ice cream store
in Monmouth County and prides itself on
serving up tasty treats that are kind to
both the body and soul.
Summer Sweets Ice Cream and
Sweet Shoppe is located at 3071 Route
35 in Ocean Beach/Lavallette. With over
42 flavors to choose from and candy
galore, Summer Sweets is certainly a
great place at which to indulge your
sweet tooth.
Farley’s Ice Cream, located in the
Bennetts Mills Plaza in Jackson, offers a
selection of delicious homemade flavors
and is one of the most popular places to
purchase a birthday cake in Jackson. The
staff is always friendly, and options like
the pumpkin ice cream keep people coming back for more.
Finally, what ice cream list would be
complete without mentioning Dairy
Queen? The chain of soft serve and fast
food restaurants is well-known across
the country. The iconic menu item the
Blizzard is a thick milkshake/ice cream
hybrid. Be sure to watch as they serve
your Blizzard upside down!
Dairy Queen locations can be found
all over the state, but locally, stores can
be found in Belmar (827 12th Ave.),
Freehold (701 Park Ave.), and Manasquan
(97 Atlantic Ave.), among other towns.
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New features join classic favorites
this summer at Martell’s Tiki Bar
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
rebranding of the main dining feature
at Martell’s.
“We kind of took a similar format
Beach bars and boardwalks are a
used with the creation of the Crab
staple of the Jersey Shore experience,
House and blended it with the
and it’s impossible to deny the fact
traditional Martell’s atmosphere in
that Point Pleasant Beach offers some
here, and, obviously, we’re a big
308 Boardwalk
of the best and most popular summer
seafood place — so the name and
hot spots at the Jersey Shore. Martell’s
Point Pleasant Beach
rebranding have been a necessary
Tiki Bar is one of those — and the
(732) 892-0131
change,” Brannagan said.
establishment offers a myriad of
tikibar.com
And so far, it has proven to be a
opportunities to enjoy the famous
good change. Since the renaming was
Jersey Shore.
Martell’s staff is excited about this
made official around Easter,
Martell’s is easily recognizable from
summer.
Brannagan reports there has been “a
the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk
“It’s been for many, many years
huge turnout,” with crowds
thanks, in part, due to its size.
called Martell’s Seabreeze, and we just “extremely receptive to the new
The establishment stretches along
branded it this year and we renamed
changes we have adopted.”
the boardwalk with multiple entrances
it, calling it ‘Martell’s Lobster House,’”
At Martell’s Lobster House, one
to different Martell’s drinking and
he said. “This new name fits very well menu is offered from the time it opens
dining options; it also stretches far
into an interesting, and a bit more of a at 11 a.m. until closing.
onto the beach via a pier that extends
drastic change made last year.”
“If you want to come in and have a
onto the sand.
That change last year was opening burger, a steak, some lobster, or
Martell’s is a not-to-be missed spot
Jake’s Crab House, which took the
whatever, you can come in and get
on the boardwalk, especially with
place of an ice cream shop that had
that at any time that the kitchen is
some improvements this year that
been there for years.
open,” Brannagan said.
you’re going to want to check out.
“We really couldn’t be happier with
Having just one daily menu with
Martell’s is and has always been
the progress Jake’s Crab House has
lunch and dinner gives the customers
know for its food. According to
made and the reception and attention more options, he pointed out.
Assistant General Manager Ed
it has received from the public,”
“If you don’t want to spend more
Brannagan, there have been some big
Brannagan said.
than $10 on the meal, we have
changes made dining-wise that the
The success of Jake’s Crab House
options available to you whenever you
was undoubtedly a catalyst for the
want, like burgers and pasta dishes,”
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he said. “It adds a little bit more
flexibility to our menu and offers our
customers a wider variety of options.
It’s obviously a strategy that works
well with chain restaurants, and since
our Crab House had a fabulous year
last year, I can guarantee that our
Lobster House is going to have an
equally successful year.”
The single menu also offers savings
for customers. As Mr. Brannagan
explained, imagine you’re walking
down the boardwalk with your kids
and you’ve already spent a fistful of
dollars on games of chance and other
arcade games; you’ll definitely find
some reasonably priced grub to refuel
at Martell’s.
Brannagan was all smiles when it
came to the bar this year.
“We’re very happy, and very
fortunate, to have had a wonderful
Memorial Day weekend this year, as
the last couple years have brought us
some unfortunate, cold and nasty
weather,” he said. “We are very lucky
to have had an excellent start to the
summer.”
Now that the summer has
unofficially begun, Brannagan expects
to see huge weekend crowds once kids
are home from school. Right now, it’s
like the calm before the storm.
“Once the middle of June hits, we
start to see larger and larger crowds.
Then, by the time the Fourth of July
rolls around, we are probably at our
busiest for non-holiday weekends for
about the next six to eight weeks,” says
Brannagan.
Martell’s is busy getting ready for
that busy period by sprucing everything
up.
“Another cool thing we did to help
spice up the interior is to put some new
stained wood paneling along the bars,
just to freshen things up a little bit,”
Brannagan said — and, luckily for
Martell’s, none of the interior work is
the result of Hurricane Sandy’s
devastating blow in 2012.
“Fortunately, our interior was able to
come out relatively unscathed after
Hurricane Sandy,” he said. “There was
no major damage inside, and we have
been lucky enough to make these
changes and renovations on our own
terms, instead of being defined by the
damaging effects of the storm.”
Another change made this year to
the bar is the sushi bar. Martell’s has
always had one, but it has been a
station located at one of the bars
inside.
“We built a brand new sushi bar to
give it its own appeal, separate from
that of the other bars,” Brannagan said.
“Like many of the other changes we
have made, the newly relocated sushi
bar has done very well for us thus far.
We’ve done sushi for years, but now
that it’s out in the open, people are able
to see it and it pops a little now that it
is separate from the bar.”
At the bar, frozen drinks rule.
“By far the most popular drinks are
our frozen drinks,” Brannagan said.
“Pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris, and
those sorts of things are really popular
with the beach crowds for obvious
reasons. We also make a multitude of
fresh OJ drinks. We squeeze a ton of
orange juice. I don’t see anyone
squeezing more fresh juice than me,
but I know someone does, and I
squeeze a lot.”
The Tiki Tea is another popular
choice, he said. Devotion Vodka makes
the Tiki Tea vodka, which is an iced teaflavored vodka. Then, Martell’s throws
in a little lemonade. “The Tiki Tea has
been the most popular drink over the
last four or five years, and we continue
to work closely with Devotion,”
Brannagan said.
Beer is another popular summer
drink. Martell’s has a wide selection of
beer in both bottles and on tap, and
Brannagan said he was delighted with
the launch of the craft beer movement
in the local area. It creates many
options at the bar, where beer
enthusiasts can enjoy their choice of
beverage.
“When it started with Blue Moon, it
seemed like it was going to be a
relatively small market,” he said. “But
kind of out of nowhere, the craft
breweries came out of the woodwork
and really developed, allowing the
popular domestic beers to almost take
a bit of a back seat in terms of the beer
market.”
This summer, be sure to make time
to head to Martell’s for some of their
regular live entertainment including Dr.
Cheeko every Saturday and Sunday at
12:30pm, the Sensational Soul Cruisers
every Thursday and Hold on Tight every
Friday afternoon at 2pm, amongst
many others.
For the entertainment schedule,
menus and more, head to tikibar.com.
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Out&About
TOP PICKS
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TO DO LIST
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BELMAR TOURISM MOVIES
ON THE BEACH
Date: Saturdays at Dusk
starting July 4
Location: 8th Avenue Beach
visitbelmarnj.com
SHORE FLICKS MOVIES
AT THE BEACH THIS SUMMER
Date: various starting in July
Locations: Asbury Park
Boardwalk (at Langosta
Lounge), Red Bank (Riverside Gardens), Spring Lake
(North End Pavilion),
amongst other locations
shoreflicks.com
Shore Flicks movies begin just
after sundown at each location.
Bring chairs and blankets to
enjoy the movies. Full schedules
are available at Shoreflicks.com
or on their Facebook page.
ASBURY PARK BONFIRES
Date: Fridays in June
Time: 7-11 p.m.
Location: 5th Avenue beach
‘BE MORE CHILL’
Date: Now - June 21
Location: Two River Theater,
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
Contact:
tworivertheater.org
Based on the acclaimed 2004
novel by Ned Vizzini.
CONCERTS
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The Pour into Summer
Wine Festival will come to
Panzone Park in Beach
Haven this weekend, June
6-7. Ten New Jersey
wineries will offer tastings,
and there will be food from
local restaurants. Crafters
and live music will also be
on the scene, and on
Sunday, the festival will
feature the Beach Bums
Corvette Car Show.
Tickets will be $15 each
at the gate.
TOLISDTO
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy
a great evening wtih teh entire
family. Buy some popcorn and refreshments and support Belmar’s
local organizations.
July 4 – Zookeeper
July 11 – Paddington
July 18 – Frozen
July 25 – Freebirds
COMEDY
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The 45th Annual Irish Festival at Monmouth Park Racetrack in
Oceanport is scheduled for Sunday, June 7. The day features live
Thoroughbred racing, Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and
drum competition, and the fan-favorite human horse race. Music
from the Emerald Isle will be playing all day from three different
stages. For more, visit monmouthpark.com.
TOP
PICKS
The NJ
Seafood
Festival
returns to
Silver Lake
Park in
Belmar this
year from
June 12-14.
The everpopular
event
features over 40
seafood vendors, a beer tent and wine garden, a
children’s activity tent, live music throughout the course of the
festival, and more. For more information, visit visitbelmarnj.com.
Ready to celebrate summer? Look no further than SummerFest in
Point Pleasant. The popular event returns to Community Park on
June 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The day features craft vendors, market vendors, a business expo, nonprofits, selected food vendors, a
beer and wine lounge, lots of live music and rides for children. To
find out more about the celebration of summer, head to
pointpleasantchamber.com.
Go Greek for a day at the Holmdel Greek Food Festival starting
today through June 7. The festival is held at Kimisis Tis Theotokou
Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel, and features food vendors,
cooking demonstrations, live music, a dance show and more. For
more information, visit greekfestivalholmdel.com.
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LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
Date: June 4 - 7
Location: Long Beach Island
Cost: $99 all access pass
lighthousefilmfestival.org
auction, awards and live music.
The 2015 7th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival will present feature films, shorts, documentaries and
family films, as well as panel discussions with leading film industry professionals. The festival celebrates four
days of new, exciting and challenging
films in honor of Long Beach Island's
historic Barnegat Lighthouse.
The two-day Red Bank-based event
that draws thousands and honors the
memory of George “Doc” Sheehan, a
former Red Bank cardiologist, writer,
philosopher and runner.
FAMILY FISHING TOURNAMENT
Date: June 5 - 7
Location: Brielle
Cost: $125 per boat
Contact: briellechamber.com
The Annual Brielle Chamber of Commerce Family Fishing Tournament is
this weekend. Striped bass, bluefish,
and the family favorite, fluke fish will
once again provide action for adults
and children alike.
GEORGE SHEEHAN CLASSIC 5K
Date: June 12 - 13
Location: Red Bank
Contact: sheehanclassic.org
Monmouth County. The two-hour yoga
workshop features several popular
Monmouth County yoga instructors including Brett Lehr, Bridget Riepl, Christian Valeriani, Lisa Brodrick and
Vanessa Van Nov. Lululemon will be donating giveaway items and raffle prizes
for the event.
4TH TEE OFF FOR OUR PATRIOTS
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Navesink Country Club,
50 Luffburrow Lane, Middletown
mentalhealthmonmouth.org or
732-542-6422 x108
SUMMER WINE TASTING
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Locust Hill Vineyard,
713 Navesink River Road, Red
Bank
Cost: $75 [21 and older]
Registration and a buffet luncheon will
begin at 11 a.m. and a Color Guard cereContact: Renée 973-735-1722
mony will immediately precede the tee off njsymphony.org/summerwine
at 1 p.m. Golfers will enjoy 18 holes on the
beautiful Navesink Country Club championship course and various contests. After
the tournament, the golfers and guests
will enjoy a cocktail reception with a silent
ASBURY PARK HOUSE TOUR
Date: Sunday, June 14
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $20 advance; $25 day of
Contact: www.rueevents.com
This event is a fundraiser for the AP
Homeowners Association and all profits
will be donated as scholarships for local
children. Ten of the city's most impressive residences will be on display.
JERSEY SHORE WINE FESTIVAL
Date: June 13 - 14
Location: FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
STATE FAIR OPENING NIGHT
Cost: $15
Date: Friday, June 19
Contact: milb.com
Time: 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.
The two-day wine festival will feature
samplings from a variety of award-win- Location: State Fair Meadowning wineries from throughout the Gar- lands, East Rutherford
den State. There will also be live
Cost: $2 per car for parking; $2
entertainment, as well as crafters, retail per person general admission
vendors, food vendors, and sponsors.
Contact: www.njfair.com
RIDE THE WAVE DAY
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
AMERICA ON TAP BEER FESTIVAL Location: Asbury Park Green
Date: Saturday, June 6
Lawn, 4th & Ocean aves.
Time: 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 pre-registration fee
Location: Sun National Bank Cen- asburyparkwaterfront.com/Rideter, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton
TheWave
Cost: $35 advance, $45 at door
An afternoon of yoga fitness and fun
americaontap.com/nj-on-tap/
benefitting The Boys and Girls Club of
This event will showcase over 100 releases from some of America’s best
craft breweries and attendees can
choose from two tasting sessions
[12:30 - 4 p.m. and 5:30 - 9 p.m.]. There
will be live music and food available for
purchase, along with great vendors.
freshments and a performance by an
NJSO Chamber Players brass ensemble.
Proceeds will benefit the Orchestra’s
artistic and educational programs.
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
presents a summer wine tasting on the
picturesque grounds of Locust Hill
Vineyard. Attendees will enjoy a variety
of artisanal New Jersey wines, light re-
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Each ride is $2 per person, each game
is $2 per person and there will be select food and drink items for $2. Admission includes plenty of free
entertainment. Advance tickets for admission and rides are available at
www.njfair.com to save time.
Dennis Gruenling. Vendors, crafters,
art. Featuring music onstage, river
views, and a beer & wine garden. Lawn
chairs encouraged, coolers prohibited,
dog-friendly.
COMEDY
SHOWS
BANK ON MATTISON
Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park
Open mic night every other Wednesday
BLAZE BISTRO
Route 166, Toms River
Comedy nights every other Thursday
IMPROV JAM
708 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park
tickets.asburyparkmusiclives.org
Every Saturday at 9 p.m.
NINO’S PIZZA
Bust-a-Gut Comedy Club, Ocean
Every Saturday at 9 p.m.
THE SHOWROOM CINEMA
Comedy on Cookman, Asbury Park
fifthroundmovement.com
Monthly comedy show
HOT RODS AND FOOD TRUCKS
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Bay Boulevard, Seaside
Heights
Contact: irunnewjersey.com
CRUST & CRUMBLE
The Shoppes on Cookman Avenue,
Asbury Park
Two Guys, A Girl & A Pizzeria Open
Mic
Free admission. Classic cars and hot
rods join the best gourmet food trucks
as they return to Bay Boulevard.
DUBLIN HOUSE
Jersey Jokers, Red Bank
GIANT CRAFT FAIR
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ocean Pathway, Ocean
Grove
Featuring over 250 crafters.
JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 12 - 8 p.m.
Location: Riverfront Park, Point
Pleasant
Contact: jerseyshorefestival.org
Featuring all-day music on the main
stage: seven great bands, concluding
with the renowned Doug Deming &
Every other Thursday
Open mic the first Thursday of every
month
UNCLE VINNIE’S COMEDY CLUB
Arnold Avenue,
Point Pleasant Beach
1-877-UNCLE VIN
6/4-6: Joey Vega
6/10: Joe Currie
6/11-13: Corey Rodrigues
6/14: Caught Lookin Softball Fundraiser
6/16: Open Mic Night
6/17-18: Mike Morse
6/19-20: Greg Warren
6/24-26: Jeff Norris
6/27: Nick DiPaolo
6/29: Children’s Comedy Show with John Pizzi
6/30: Open Mic NIght
CONCERTS
ASBURY LANES
4th Avenue, Asbury Park
732-776-6160
6/5: Jucifer
6/7: UKE-HUNT
6/11: Peelander-Z
6/12: Coliseum
6/14: GBH with Total Chaos
6/17: Forth Wanderers with Hodera, Lady
Pills, BDAY BOY, Ishmael
6/18: Humanwine
6/19: Tim Barry, NOrthcote, Allison Weiss
6/21: Road Lords present: Scarlett Fever
East
6/22: Turquoise Jeep
6/24: Old Gray
THE BEACON THEATRE
2124 Broadway, New York, NY
212-455-6500
ENCORE AT IPLAY AMERICA
Schanck Road, Freehold
732-577-0495
6/6: Cimorelli
6/7: Matty B
6/14: The Laurie Berkner Band
6/25: Josh Dorr
8/6: Somo
GREAT AUDITORIUM
Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove
1-800-590-4064
6/27: Doo Wop 2015
7/2: Summer Stars, Imperial Brass with
Phil Smith
7/9: Summer Stars, Yun Chin Zhou
7/11: Oh What A Night
7/16: Summer Stars, Shtrykov and Tanaka
7/18: An Evening with Kenny Rogers
7/23: Summer Stars, Solisti Ensemble
7/24: Steven Curtis Chapman
7/30: Summer Stars, Grand Orch and the
Great Organ
6/13: The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show
BRIGHTON BAR
Brighton Avenue, Long Branch
732-229-9676
6/4: Scattered Hamlets, Acid, Scattered
Hamelts, Dave Simmons& SCT
6/5: Tantric
6/6: Girls Night Out
6/7: Private Party
6/9: Open Mic
6/12: The Business, Inspecter 7
6/13: The Real McKenzies
6/14: Private Party, The Dreaming
6/16: OTEP
6/17: Rebel Pawn, Lost in a Name, Eagles Peak
6/18: Sonnyboy, The Funky Feel Goodz
6/20: CJ Ramone, Shonen Knife
6/24: Voodoo Glow Skulls, Hub City Stompers
6/25: Hot Blood, Doghouse Swine, The
Symptoms
COUNT BASIE THEATRE
Monmouth Street, Red Bank
732-242-8778
6/4: Buddy Guy
6/6: Monmouth Conservatory of Music
Presents 50th Anniversary Concert
6/13: The Fab Faux
6/15: Lindsey Stirling
6/17: Melissa Etheridge
6/18: Keb’ Mo’
6/20: Norah Jones
6/23: The Mavericks
6/26: Daryl Hall & John Oates
6/27: Kevin James
METLIFE STADIUM
MetLife Stadium Drive,
East Rutherford
201-559-1515
6/7: Hot 97 Summer Jam 2015
6/10-11: Taylor Swift — The 1989 World
Tour
8/5: One Direction
8/15: Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean
PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
Garden State Parkway, Holmdel
732-203-2500
6/5: Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, Sam
Hunt
6/10: Dave Matthews Band
6/13: Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa, Hoodie
Allen
6/27: Train, The Fray, Matt Nathanson
6/30: Kid Rock, Foreigner
7/1: Brian Wilson & Rodriguez
7/12: Idina Menzel
7/14: Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix & Eric
Hutchinson
7/18: Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, Chase
Bryant
7/19: Vans Warped Tour
8/4: Incubus, Deftones & Death From
Above
8/12: Nickelback
8/30: 5 Seconds of Summer
POLLAK THEATRE
Monmouth University, Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
732-367-7789
6/12: Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin
7/11: Four Common Threads, One Heartstring: Starring Local Legend Jody Joseph
PRUDENTIAL CENTER
Lafayette Street, Newark
973-757-6000
6/6: Richard Nader’s 26th Annual Summer
Doo Wop Concert
6/14: Barry Manilow ‘One Last Time!’ Tour
6/25: Mana Cama Incendiada Tour
STARLAND BALLROOM
Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville
732-238-5500
6/6: Rob Zombie
6/12: 2U - Tribute to U2
6/13: Twisted Sister
6/14: Bad Religion
6/19: Against Me!
6/26: Lifetime
THE STONE PONY
Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
732-502-0600
6/5: Willie Nile
6/6: Tramps Like Us
6/7: Rock to Prevent
6/12: Grahame Lesh and Midnight North
6/13: Third Eye Blind & Dashboard Confessional
6/19: The Kooks
6/26: Gogol Bordello & Flogging Molly
6/27: Jesse Malin
THE WONDER BAR
Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
732-502-8886
6/5: Skrizzly Adams
6/6: Christine Martucci
6/12: Gary U.S. Bonds
6/19: Not On Call Benefit
6/20: Summer Bonanza featuring Dentist,
Ba Babes, The VIllanelles, Long Faces &
more
6/24: The Movement
6/25: Pete Francis of Dispatch
6/27: Billy Hector
THE STRAND THEATRE
Clifton Avenue, Lakewood
732-367-778910
6/30: Scars On 45
THE SAINT
Main Street, Asbury Park
732-775-9144
www.thesaintnj.com
6/4: The Filthy Six
6/5: Hamish Anderson, Tash, Even & Kyle
6/6: Jon Herington Band
6/7: Lakehouse Music Academy, Benefit
for Barb
6/9: John Moreland
6/10: Holly Miranda
6/11: Kyowa
6/12: Steve (The Band)
6/13: American Lions, Dark City Strings
6/15: Local Music Videos Showcase
6/16: Bears & Company
6/17: Sam Amidon
6/18: Cranston Dean
6/19: Chemtrail
6/20: 40 Pound Hound
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
732-897-6500
6/13: Williams Honor
6/27: Graham Parker
7/25: Marshall Crenshaw
8/1: Happy Together Tour 2015 with The
Turtles feat. Flo & Eddie, The Association,
Mark Lindsay, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, The Cowsills
8/22:Asbury Loves Jazz: The Main Event
8/22: Loudon Wainwright III
WATER
ACTIVITIES
BELMAR PARASAIL
Belmar Marina – 732-681-UFLY
belmarparasail.com
PADDLE OUT
537 East Main Street, Manasquan
732-223-3131
paddleoutmanasquan.com
Kayak and Stand-Up Paddle rentals and
lessons, kid’s classes
STAND UP PADDLE PLACE
187 Rte 71, Manasquan
732-528-8400
squansup.com
Stand-Up Paddle rentals and lessons
THE ENDLESS SUP COMPANY
809 Main Street, Belmar
848-404-9033
endlesssupcompany.com
Stand-Up Paddle rentals and lessons
PINE BEACH PADDLE SCHOOL
Toms River
917-693-9646
pinebeachpaddleschool.com
Stand-Up Paddle rentals and lessons
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WINDBONE KITEBOARDING &
KITESURFING
M Oregon Ave, Waretown
800-915-4278
windbone.com
kiteboarding and kitesurfing lessons
MIDSTREAM RENTAL
799 Rt 70, Brick
732-600-6834
midstreamrental.com
Kayak and paddle board rentals and
tours.
BREAKWATER BEACH
WATERPARK
800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Hts
732-793-6488
casinopiernj.com
ASBURY SPLASH PARK
Third Avenue Greenspace
732-897-6538
BOAT
RENTALS
ROUTE 37 WATERSPORTS
3430 New Jersey 37, Toms River
732-270-0075
rt37watersports.com
Waverunner and boat rentals
THE DOCK OUTFITTERS
5 Rte 35, Seaside Heights
732-830-8171
thedockoutfitters.com
Waverunner and boat rentals
NJ SAILING SCHOOL AND CHARTER
1800 Bay Avenue #2B, Pt Pleasant
732-295-3450
njsailingschool.com
AQUA RENTZ AT OCEAN
BEACH MARINA
3245 Rt 35 S, Lavallette
732-899-5700
oceanbeachmarina.com
FISHERMAN’S DEN BAIT & TACKLE
Belmar Marina, Rt 35, Belmar
732-681-2266
fishermansdennnj.com
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FISHING
THE QUEEN MARY
Pt Pleasant Beach – 732-899-3766
njqueenmary.com
GAMBLER
Pt. Pleasant Beach – 732-295-7569
gamblerfishing.net
BLUE CHIP SPORTFISHING CHARTER
Point Pleasant – 732-539-7911
bluechipsportfishing.com
BOGAN’S BASIN DEEP SEA FISHING
Brielle – 732-458-3188
jamaicaii.com
REEL DRAG FISHING CHARTERS
Point Pleasant – 848-391-1370
reeldragcharters.com
TROLL CHARTERS
Brielle Yacht Club
732-616-8026
trollcharters.com
BIG KID SPORTFISHING
Brielle Yacht Club
732-261-0606
bigkidsportfishing.com
OFF DUTY SPORTS FISHING
Clarks Landing Marina
732-525-2308
offdutyfishingcharters.com
JEWEL CHARTERS
Neptune – 215-783-2181
jewelcharters.com
TERI JEAN II
Belmar Marina – 732-280-8133
terijean.com
Bill Chaser Sport Fishing
Sandy Hook and Raritan Bay
561-248-8218
billchasercharters.com
CAPTAIN DAVE
Atlantic Highlands – 732-613-8307
capdave.net
BOAT
CRUISES
THE RIVER BELLE
Pt. Pleasant Beach – 732-892-3377
riverboattour.com
Saturday night dinner cruises all summer
THE RIVER LADY
Toms River — 732-349-8664
riverlady.com
Dinner cruises four nights each week.
SEASIDE SAILING LLC
Toms River – 732-830-9285
seasidesailing.com
Sailboat rides
CLASSIC BOAT RIDES
Highlands – 732-337-9292
classicboatrides.com
BOWLING
ALLEYS
BRADLEY BEACH BOWL &
RECREATION CENTER
1217 Main Street, Bradley Beach
732-774-4540
bradleybowlnj.com
SHORE LANES BOWLING CENTER
701 Route 35N, Neptune
732-775-6050
shorelanesnj.com
ASBURY LANES
209 4th Ave, Asbury Park
732-776-6160
asburylanes.com
LANES AT SEA GIRT
2106 Route 35, Belmar
732-449-4942
nationwidebowling.com
HOWELL LANES
1002 US 9, Howell
732-462-6767
howelllanes.com
OCEAN LANES
2085 Lanes Mill Rd, Lakewood
Township
732-363-3421
oceanlanes.com
PLAYDROME TOMS RIVER
821 Conifer St, Toms River
732-349-5345
playdromelanes.com
ROLLER/ICE
SKATING
JACKSON SKATING CENTER, INC
2270 W County Line Rd, Jackson
732-363-2222
sk8rollermagic.com
Roller skating
JERSEY SHORE ARENA
1215 Wyckoff Rd, Wall Township
732-919-7070
jerseyshorearena.com
Ice skating/hockey
WINDING RIVER SKATING CENTER
1211 Whitesville Road, Toms River
732-244-0720
Ice skating
OCEAN ICE PALACE
197 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick
732-477-4411
oceanhockey.com
Ice skating
HOWELL ICE WORLD
269 Squankum Rd, Farmingdale
732-378-6600
howelliceworld.pointstreaksites.com
Ice skating
HORSE
RACING
MONMOUTH PARK
175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport
732-229-2100
monmouthpark.com
FREEHOLD RACEWAY
Park Ave, Freehold
732-462-3800
www.freeholdraceway.com
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How to properly hydrate, replenish electrolytes
BY ANGELA CIROALO
However, in an effort to avoid white
granulated sugar and unknown
ingredients, I chose whole, organic
As the warm weather sets in, many
foods and drinks.
are preparing to take their exercise
As I prepare for a long run, I pack
outdoors. Before heading out for your
my water bottle with diluted organic
next run, bike ride or even basketball
coconut water [two parts water, one
game, make sure you are properly
part coconut water].
hydrating.
Other electrolyte-filled natural
The heat of the outdoor sun
options include lemon water with
combined with the movement of our
honey and a touch of salt, orangebody creates sweat.
infused water or electrolyte-filled
Sweat is the perspiration of water
snacks.
and minerals released from our skin in
My favorite go-to foods to eat
an effort to cool our bodies down.
during a run include bananas, raisins
To properly restore the water and
and oranges. Each of these foods conminerals lost through our skin, follow
tain electrolytes and carbohydrate to
three to eight
enthusiasts, the
these helpful tips on adequate water
fluid ounces of a allow your body to properly restore
American
amounts to drink and natural
sport beverage, the lost water and minerals levels,
College of
electrolyte options.
With Angela made up of
while also providing needed energy to
Sports Medicine
sustain you.
carbohydrates
[ACSM] created
ELECTROLYTES
Most fruits and vegetables contain
and electrolytes,
proper hydration
Minerals lost through sweat are
electrolytes and are filled with water,
every 15 to 20 minutes.
standards.
better known as electrolytes.
allowing most raw fruit and
The ACSM warns that those
The ACSM suggests that those
According to the online healthcare
vegetables to serve as a great choice.
exercising
do
not
drink
more
than
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exercising
outdoors,
or
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long
publishing company Medical News
Aside from natural foods, there are
quart
per
hour
to
avoid
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time,
replenish
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also
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exercise
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of
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lost
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substance that contains free ions that
that
offer electrolytes. Options
ACSM
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those
partaking
lost
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exercise.
behave as an electrically conductive
include
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in
exercise
estimate
their
fluid
losses
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to
ACSM,
the
amount
of
medium.
chews and Gu, as well as electrolyte
and restore the amount lost within
fluids and electrolytes to consume
Electrolytes are made up of
tablets and powders.
two hours.
minerals including sodium, potassium, should depend upon the individual,
I personally favor natural foods
According to the ACSM, if you were
the amount of sweat perspired and
calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium,
during my runs. However, if a
the length or exertion level of exercise. to feel very thin after a bout of
chloride, hydrogen phosphate and
exercise, this is the result of fluid loss supplement or tablet is more
hydrogen carbonate.
AVOIDING DEHYDRATION
appealing to you, give it a try!
and not weight loss; therefore, the
According to the Medical News
To avoid dehydration, the ACSM
Since incorporating coconut water
steps
to
properly
restore
fluids
should
Today article titled “What are
suggests that those participating in
into my workout routines I have felt
electrolytes,” humans cannot function exercise drink 16 to 20 fluid ounces of be taken.
much more energy, I have been able
without proper electrolyte levels.
water, or a sports beverage, at least
RESTORING ELECTROLYTES
to recover more quickly and I have
“Electrolytes regulate our nerve
four hours before exercise with an
Proper rehydration fluids generally completely avoided brain fog toward
and muscle function, our body’s hydra- additional 8 to 12 fluid ounces of
include a carbohydrate that also offers the end of my runs.
tion, blood pH, blood pressure and the water consumed 10 to 15 minutes
electrolyte minerals.
I inspire you to be stronger than
rebuilding of damaged tissue,”
before exercise.
The ACSM states that a liquid that your excuses — start exercising for
Medical News Today stated in the
During exercise, the ACSM
includes a carbohydrate, or sugar, will at least a few minutes each day,
recently published article.
suggests that exercisers drink three to
replenish lost glycogen in the muscles. gradually increase your rate each
Not properly restoring electrolyte
eight fluid ounces of water ever 15 to
The ACSM suggests that during
week, and never give up on yourself.
levels in the body during or after
20 minutes when exercising less than
exercise the beverage consumed
“Run when you can, walk if you
exercise can lead to dehydration,
60 minutes.
should contain carbohydrates, sodium have to, crawl if you must; just never
fatigue, muscle cramping and more.
If exercise is longer than 60
and potassium.
give up,” Ultramarathon champion
In an effort to prevent dehydration minutes, the ACSM suggests that
Proper hydration restoration can be Dean Karnazes said.
amongst athletes and exercise
those partaking in exercise consume
found in some standard sports drinks.
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Vary workouts so you don’t get
bored; never skip a Monday
BY BRIDGET MCCANN
NIGHT AND DAY
WORKOUTS
It can often be tough to find a gym
routine that works for you and
provides the desired results.
When I was 17, I started working
out on a regular basis with my older
brother to get ready for college
basketball the following year.
He taught me the basic principles of
a good lifting routine that I have been
able to carry into my workouts today.
Each day, I have a different muscle
group I concentrate on, so I don’t
overwork a specific muscle group.
The important thing for me is to keep
a consistent routine. The gym has become worlds easier when I maintain
that routine each week.
Each day, I start with a five-minute
cardio warm up, to get the blood flowing and break a bit of a sweat before I
jump into my lifting routine.
Once I am done with the muscle
group I am targeting, I do a little bit of
ab work and finish off the day with 10 to
20 minutes of cardio on either the stair
master or the elliptical.
With Bridget
My favorite exercise for chest is
simple — push-ups.
Push-ups are one of the best
exercises to do because they works
out so many different muscle groups,
including the chest and abs.
There are several machines
throughout the gym that target
triceps, but one of the simplest
exercises is dips. All you need to do
triceps dips is a bench, which gives
your muscles a good burn.
TUESDAY
On Tuesdays, I work out my legs.
As usual, I start with a warm up for
five minutes, which is typically five
minutes on the stair master.
I find the stair master perfect,
especially for leg day, because that
adds extra burn to those leg muscles.
Leg day is tough, but also one of
my favorite days because there are so
MONDAY
many different muscles to work —
My most important rule when it
hamstrings, quads, glutes, and calves,
comes to working out is to never miss
just to name a few.
a Monday. Getting a workout in on
I target several different muscle
Monday sets the tone for the rest of
groups individually, but I also like to
the week. Skipping a Monday workout
do exercises that target your whole
because you are tired, busy, etc. makes
leg, like box jumps and squats.
it easier to justify skipping Tuesday’s
I recently started doing different
workout, which creates a vicious cycle
types of squats, like wide leg and
for the rest of the week.
front squats, and I have been seeing
On Monday, I concentrate on
solid results in my glutes and
working my chest and triceps.
hamstrings.
As a female, I do not lift for my
The important thing with legs,
chest muscles nearly as much as a
especially for someone who has bad
male might, but I still incorporate
knees from years of basketball, is to
several exercises that hit chest
take it slow and know your limit.
muscles.
My legs have been progressing
slower than the rest of my body
because I have not been lifting heavy
due to my weak knee. Build some of
that strength up before going heavy.
WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday, we work out back
and biceps.
There are many exercises to work
out both muscle groups, but I often
find keeping it simple shows the best
results.
Bicep curls are a nice option for
working your biceps, and there are
several ways to do them.
It is important to remember with
curls that you are not swinging your
arms, you are using just your bicep to
curl up. There are standing bicep curls
as well as sitting curls.
I like to do sitting curls because
with your elbow on your knee, it limits
the movement of you arm, forcing your
bicep to do all the work.
Rear delt flies are one of my favorite
exercises to do for back.
Most people are probably familiar
with front facing flies that work your
chest, but they can also be done in
reverse to hit those back muscles.
Pull-ups are a really good exercise
for the back (and a bunch of other
muscles, too).
A traditional pullup works the back,
shoulders, lats and abs.
I admit, I can’t do a pullup without
using the machine that assists you, but
since I started using that machine, the
definition in my back has become
more noticeable.
THURSDAY
Shoulders. Admittedly, shoulders
are one of my least favorite things to
work because it is where I am the
weakest.
To hit shoulders, there are various
exercises that can be done, including
the shoulder press. At most gyms,
there is the option to do a shoulder
press with a machine, as well as with
free weights.
Deltoid raises are good for the
shoulder, as well, and very simple.
With a dumbbell in hand and your arm
at your side, raise the dumbbell up
and then slowly lower it.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Since I workout five to six days a
week, I have to a get a bit creative
once my fourth day of workouts is
over.
Typically, on Friday I repeat
exercises from Monday and Tuesday,
making sure to hit at least two
exercises for chest, tricep and legs.
The same goes for Saturday. On
Saturday, I focus on Wednesday and
Thursday’s muscle groups, making
sure to hit at least two exercises for
back, biceps and shoulders.
ALWAYS LEARN
I am constantly observing people
at the gym.
Despite a wide knowledge, I still do
not know everything there is about
working out.
I like to observe people who are in
better shape than I am to see what
they are doing.
I often pick up new exercises from
those people, which help diversify
what I am doing each week.
The most important thing is to
have fun. If your workouts are
constantly changing, there is less a
chance you will get bored in the gym.
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The Galleria’s Farmers Market: a local treasure
BY PAIGE TAYLOR
NIGHT AND DAY
Red Bank
When you think of a farmers
market, what comes to mind? If
images of bountiful fruits and
vegetables jog your memory, you’re
on the right track and will be
pleasantly surprised with that which
resides in Red Bank’s Galleria every
Sunday through November.
The local farmers market, run by
Sourlis International, is even more
than what you might be expecting.
Fresh, locally-grown produce from
some of New Jersey’s finest farmers,
as well as a satisfying variation of
food and local craft vendors are only
some of what you’ll find at the market,
located in the Red Bank Galleria
parking lot on the corner of Bridge
Avenue and West Front Street.
On any given Sunday, patrons
numbering in the thousands stroll
around the parking lot, which is
delightfully disguised as a pop-up
market that hosts around 40 vendors.
According to George Sourlis, comanager of the market, the farmers
market was not always such a
booming locale. Sourlis said the initial
idea sprouted 15 years ago as a
thought by his mother, Elaine. The
market is operated by George, his
brother Jim Sourlis and brother-in-law
Ted Whitehouse. During its inception,
the market had only a few vendors
and not nearly as much to offer as it
relates to what you’ll find there
present day.
“There are farmers who have their
own garden supplies and produces,
bakeries and bread companies, a
vegan truck,” he said, also mentioning
coffee, craft and honey vendors.
Sourlis said 2,500 to 3,000 people
visit the Galleria parking lot to taste,
try and take home different offerings
from the vendors, all of which are
from New Jersey.
BEAT
Sunday afternoons at the Galleria
have become a “destination point”
and friendly gathering according to
Sourlis, who finds that many people
he has known in the past show up for
the freshest fares.
“It’s a great way for people to
come see their friends, get some food
and also get other things they need,”
he said.
Not only does the market offer
shaded tables that accompany the
vendors’ products, but it also features
two unique food trucks to go along
with the country-wide recent food
craze.
Vegan lovers can indulge in
offerings from “The Cinnamon Snail”
truck and those with the opposite
preference can dabble in different
options featuring New Jersey’s
carnivorous necessity — pork roll —
at “Johnny’s Pork Roll and Coffee
Truck.”
For those interested in enjoying a
Sunday afternoon with the chance to
take home local foods, pick up fresh
flowers for your special someone or
just to wander and gaze at the area’s
freshest cuisine while forging a sense
of community, the farmers market is
Red Bank’s best place to do so.
A short walk from the downtown
and a rough 100 yards from the Red
Bank Train Station, the market is
conveniently situated and sure to
please.
The market opened for the season
on May 17 and will run through
November from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market is a member of the
New Jersey Council of Farmers and
Communities as well as a source of
Jersey Fresh from the Garden State.
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Party all night long to your favorite hits from GoodFellas
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
The Jersey Shore is teeming with talent. More often than not, I find myself
at a bar jam-packed with locals when I
hear an awesome rendition of a Rolling
Stones, Journey, or Bruno Mars song
when I think to myself, “Man, these
guys sound better than the record I
listen to on my iPod.”
More goes into it than just sounding
good; you’ve got to have showmanship
and you need to have a compatible
group of talented musicians who know
their stuff, and know how to deliver it.
That is where the band GoodFellas
comes in.
GoodFellas hails from the Brick and
Point Pleasant area and they are an
awesome cover band that has been
tearing up the music scene lately. You
might recall a band by the name of
American Psychos — they were
around for some time, but recently
changed their name to GoodFellas. As
drummer Tony Nugent put it, “We
wanted to appeal to a wider audience
and open ourselves up to a bigger
market of establishments to play at.”
GoodFellas is a more attractive name,
and the band has had a great start
under the new name playing regularly
at local hot spots such as the
Broadway Bar & Grill in Point Pleasant
Beach, Rella’s Italian Tavern in Brielle,
and Water’s Edge in Bayville.
Nugent is from Holmdel and a
current resident of Brick. The rest of the
band members live in Brick and Point
Pleasant.
GoodFellas’ vibe fits perfectly into
the summer life at the Jersey Shore.
The band is a rock and roll group that
mixes in hits from many eras.
GoodFellas’ repertoire truly does
transcend time as they play songs
made famous by everyone from The
Beatles and the Rolling Stones, to Daft
Punk and Pharrell Williams.
“Our variety is what keeps our fans
happy,” says lead vocalist John
Rumplasch, “and we constantly have
audiences members — young and old
alike — approaching us after shows to
tell us how much they enjoyed hearing
their favorite hits, whether it be from
the ’60s, ’80s, today, or anything in
between.”
Rumplasch moved to the Jersey
Shore area in 1995 after living in Jersey
City, along with bassist Joe Minnervinni.
The two started playing together, and
after seeing an ad online, Nugent joined
in. Together plus another guitar player,
they started American Psychos. In
February, they picked up a new guitarist
— Steve Esposito — and GoodFellas
has been thriving ever since.
“We all come from different musical
backgrounds,” Nugent tells me. “I
started right out on the drums when I
was in second grade and I haven’t
looked back since.” Nugent took a brief
hiatus from the music business after
playing with a Grateful Dead cover
band and a brief stint on some original
projects. “I wanted to get back at it a
while back, and the opportunity arose,
and I have been having more fun than
ever with these guys.”
Along with their backgrounds, each
member of the band has a distinct
personal taste in music. For example,
Nugent mentioned that he is into
alternative music, while Esposito, the
guitarist, is interested in the ’80s. He
draws a lot of inspiration from Eddie
Van Halen, as evident in the tone he
produces with his guitar.
Vocalist Rumplasch mentioned that
his musical career and interest in
Band
PROFILE
GOODFELLAS
MEMBERS
John Rumplasch Vocals
Tony Nugent Drums, Vocals
Joe Minnervinni Bass, Vocals
Steve Esposito Guitar, Vocals
ABOUT
A cover band that offers a wide
variety including all of your favorite hits from the Rolling Stones
to the hits of today.
QUOTED JOHN RUMPLASCH
“Our variety is what keeps our fans
happy, and we constantly have audience members — young and old
alike — approaching us after
shows to tell us how much they enjoyed hearing their favorite hits,
whether it be from the ’60s, ’80s,
today, or anything in between.”
becoming a performer came when the
legendary John Lennon was killed. “I
don’t know what exactly it was, but I
was deeply affected by his death,” he
said. “I grew up listening to and loving
that stuff, and I knew I owed it to
Lennon to do something musically.
Everything I have ever done since has
had something to do with music,
whether it be audio engineering or
playing in a band.”
GoodFellas likes to keep a pretty
tight set list.
“We like to keep playing song after
song; we get the crowd moving, and
we don’t ever want to see them stop
dancing,” says Nugent. The set is
packed with a variety of hits. From time
to time, GoodFellas will play a cool
medley of songs. Some good examples
of these medleys include “Play That
Funky Music” into “Brick House,” “This
Is How we Do It” into “Jump Around,”
and “Rollercoaster” into “Superfreak”
into “Tonight Tonight.”
Other notable covers include songs
from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Cee
Lo Green, the Black Keys, James Brown,
Outkast, Gin Blossoms, Def Leopard,
John Mellencamp, Flo Rida, Bon Jovi,
Avicii, and more. “We have even gotten
into playing some country lately,
playing songs by Florida Georgia Line
and other popular country artists. We
want to keep everyone happy and
having fun, and we want to keep up the
variety,” says Nugent.
GoodFellas is a great party band that
resonates with the upbeat atmosphere
of Jersey Shore bars. They can be found
all over Monmouth and Ocean county
rocking the dance floor late into the
evening and, no matter what your age,
you can be certain that they will jam
out a tune that you love.
For more information, visit
GoodFellas’ website at
www.goodfellasband.net, or call 908915-8684 or 848-333-6568.
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TREAT
Warmer weather and
sunny skies are here, and
it’s time to get out and
enjoy a sweet treat — and
what better than the
classic combination of
waffles and ice cream?
Head to Summer Sweets in
Ocean Beach, where you
can also pick up some
candy. Until the season really kicks into gear, check
out their Facebook page
for hours —
facebook.com/summersweetsnj.
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Asbury Park’s Brickwall now
offers a chance to build your
own, custom bloody Mary,
only enhancing their alreadygreat brunch beverages.
Depending on the toppings
you get, it can be a meal in
and of itself!
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In addition to some
heavenly pasta and pizza
dishes, Mossuto’s Market
& Cafe in Wall offers an
amazing salsiccia —
homemade sausage,
broccoli rabe and white
beans, cooked up in a
heavy skillet right in the
pizza oven before heading
straight to your table or
seat at the bar.
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ITALIAN
Enjoy some of the deliciously
spicy wings at the
Manasquan Beach House.
The boneless wings, like
these, are particularly flavorful. They have a bit of a kick
and a smokey sauce.
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WING
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Commit yourself
to mouthwatering
breakfast in Squan
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
There is a lot to choose from in
Manasquan, especially when it comes to
breakfast and lunch eateries.
One of the best and most popular
places where you can enjoy some
delicious burgers and sandwiches, as
well as an assortment of breakfast
items, is The Committed Pig.
Located at 168 Main St., The
Committed Pig is a “burger and pancake
house,” as indicated by its sign. That
interesting combination of two
mealtimes might lead to some confusion
in the early hours of the day. Should you
order breakfast, or lunch?
Well, as a frequent customer of The
Committed Pig, I can tell you to
absolutely make multiple trips to enjoy
the many different breakfast, lunch and
dinner options available.
The Committed Pig is one of the
more popular local spots I’ve been to in
awhile. You’ll likely have to wait for a
table, especially on the weekend, as the
space inside is rather small, but it is well
worth the wait.
When you walk into this local haunt
from Main Street, you’ll likely notice the
exposed brick walls and large front
windows that allow the sunshine to
brighten up the dimly-lit interior. This
creates an interesting setting for a
restaurant — you might at first think
you’ve stumbled into a new, hip bar. The
Committed Pig does not serve alcohol,
but the option to bring your own
champagne for mimosas or wine for
dinner is always on the table.
Before I had ever eaten at The
Committed Pig, I had noticed a few
people around town sporting t-shirts and
sweatshirts with a single word —
“bacon.” I thought it was some kind of
meat-lovers’ cultural movement, and I
Breakfast
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THE
COMMITTED
PIG
168 Main Street
Manasquan
(732) 528-9400
thecommittedpig.com
always got a good laugh after seeing
one. I realized that it was actually a
shirt sold at The Committed Pig when I
first went there to eat.
I had heard people rave about the
restaurant, so I had to check it out for
myself. I first went early on a Sunday
morning. I had gotten there at the
perfect time, it seemed, as the hostess
had told me it would be about a fiveminute wait. Just then, a table opened
up right in the front of the restaurant
and I was seated.
I scanned the breakfast section of
the menu while enjoying a fresh glass
of OJ, served in a trendy Mason jar.
My eyes were immediately drawn to
the pork roll and cheese on the menu,
as it stands out in a big, blue font. I was
particularly interested in the pork roll
and cheese sandwich as it is served on
a brioche bun, like a burger, with American cheese ($9).
For once, I didn’t go for the pork roll.
Instead, I went for the one-eyed Pete
($9), which is two eggs grilled between
two pieces of bread and served with
bacon and hash browns. Other notable
breakfast choices are the breakfast
quesadilla ($13), made with scrambled
eggs, onions, tomatoes, ham, fontina,
gruyere and white cheddar on a wheat
tortilla and served with fruit, and the
avocado omelette ($11), an omelette
filled with shaved ham and cheddar
served with toast, bacon, and hash
browns.
The pancake and french toast
options, however, are likely The
Committed Pig’s most delicious and
outstanding breakfast options. For
example, the cookie dough pancakes
($10) are chocolate chip cookie-infused
pancakes that are far better and more
interesting than your standard
chocolate chip pancakes. Similarly, the
red velvet pancakes ($11) rely on the
use of red velvet batter, a cream cheese
glaze and bacon to serve up an
interesting and unique blend of
breakfast flavors.
As mentioned earlier, The
Committed Pig isn’t just a great spot to
enjoy some delicious breakfast, but
also a great place for lunch and dinner.
As indicated on the sign, the burgers
are a specialty and you have a wide
array of options from which to choose.
The illy dilly ($14) is a burger served
with fried pickle chips, American
cheese and Russian dressing. The
jalapeno popper ($14) is served with
cheddar jack cheese, tempura jalapeno
and cream cheese; it should come as
no surprise that I ordered this one, as it
seemed to be the spiciest. Though that
is what I ordered, I was certainly
tempted by the mac and cheese burger
($14), which is — as you might have
guessed — a juicy burger topped with
creamy macaroni and cheese.
Other options include salads, grilled
cheese sandwiches, wings and even
fish tacos that are all definitely worth
checking out if you plan to eat regularly
at The Committed Pig.
The Committed Pig is a great place
to enjoy a tasty meal in downtown
Manasquan, whether it be breakfast,
lunch or dinner. Be patient and
anticipate waiting for a few minutes if
you go on a weekend. You will certainly
not regret your decision to wait for a
table.
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Great Italian meals, downtown
vibe at Fratello’s in Sea Girt
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
NIGHT AND DAY
The Jersey Shore, specifically the
area between Belmar and
Manasquan, is packed to the brim
with Irish pubs, so dining out can get
a bit monotonous if you’re not the
biggest fan of that scene.
Luckily, if you’ve gotten bored and
are seeking something different in
this area, then Fratello’s Restaurant in
Sea Girt is the place for you.
Fratello’s is an Italian restaurant
that borders on the Irish pub
atmosphere with its large center bar
and small, cozy booths that hug the
perimeter of the restaurant, although
a private party dining room offers the
authentic Italian dining experience.
The menu offers excellent and
delicious Italian offerings that have
seemingly been lifted directly from a
kitchen in the heart of Tuscany.
Fratello’s is a great haven from
your standard pub scene in the area
as it offers a similar setting inside,
but with a menu entirely its own and
you’ll wonder why you haven’t eaten
here more often.
Fratello’s is located at 810 The
Plaza in Sea Girt, and sits right over
the train tracks on Sea Girt Avenue.
I took a trip out to Fratello’s on a
recent Thursday night and was
delighted to see a packed house. The
questionable weather had pushed
The Fratello’s patio offers an
interesting setting. While dining out
there, you almost forget that you’re
just a short walk from the beach.
Since the restaurant faces west, I
almost felt as though we were in
some inland town, which was a nice
change of pace.
The food at Fratello’s was wonder810 The Plaza
ful and the Italian selections were
Sea Girt
the change of pace that I’d been
(732) 974-8833
craving.
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For starters, we had the five
cheese ravioli in vodka sauce ($11)
and the buffalo shrimp ($13). Both
most customers inside. I was a bit
late to the party and would have had were delicious, but I grew worrisome
to wait a few minutes for a table until that I might not finish my entree, as
the generous hostess said, “Well, you they were both filling.
For dinner, I ordered the chicken
guys can always sit outside” — and
parmigiana
($20). I had a salad with
that is exactly what we did.
my
dinner
and
penne marinara. As I
As we sat down on the beautiful
said,
I
was
already
filling up from
stone patio outside under the
the
appetizer,
but
luckily
the salad
awning, I was pleased to see an
helped
open
up
some
room.
I was
HDTV on a rolling stand outside so
pretty
confident
that
I
could
eat
we could watch some of the NCAA
everything
until
my
food
came.
The
baseball games while we waited and
piece of chicken was gigantic —
ate.
Soon after we sat, a van pulled up and delicious, too! The crispy
breaded chicken covered with
outside and the Mike Dalton Band
began unloading and setting up their melted cheese and drenched in
marinara sauce was too delicious to
gear inside. “Man,” I said, “if we
knew there was going to be a band, stop eating, but alas, I could not
finish what I had started.
we would’ve eaten inside.” There
Thankfully, I took it home with
was no worry, however, as the
me
and finished it the following day
outside doors were propped open
for
lunch.
and we could hear the band just fine.
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Fratello’s menu offers many tasty
choices other than chicken parm.
They have a great selection of fresh
seafood, including poached or grilled
salmon ($21), tilapia oreganata
($21), Atlantic sea scallops ($26)
and more. The seafood options offer
a different variety than what you’ll
find at most other restaurant/pubs in
the area.
The cuts of juicy steak and veal
options are also fresh and delicious.
Some great options include the veal
francaise ($24), veal saltimbocca
($25), the 16-ounce New York sirloin
($26), and the double cut pork chop
($18).
Fratello’s Restaurant in Sea Girt is
a fine place to enjoy a delicious
Italian meal. By offering a variety of
Italian options in a familiar setting,
Fratello’s is an excellent option to
mix up your dining routine.
The outdoor patio is also a great
dining experience as it showcases
the beauty of downtown Sea Girt.
Though we all love to dine with a
view of the ocean, dining outside at
Fratello’s offers a different aspect of
our Shore area, showing off the
beauty within local towns rather
than the obvious attraction of the
ocean. Be sure to check out Fratello’s
if you haven’t yet done so — you’ll
certainly add it into your regular
dining rotation.
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Don’t overlook Belgian beer
NIGHT AND DAY
Beer aisles these days are jampacked with eclectic bottle
selections, and American craft beer
seems to be the driving force behind
it. With a new brewery opening every
day in America, it’s no wonder why.
American craft brewers are
flooding the shelves with a wide
array of packages, from
reinterpretations of old-world styles
to new and unheard of concoctions
with ingredients that have never
been used for. These brewers are
making it easy and fun to get into
beer, so it’s no wonder that when I’m
standing in the beer aisle these are
the bottles I see flying off the
shelves. As exciting as this is, my
heart breaks for a section of the beer
aisle that slowly gathers dust and is
left underappreciated and forgotten
about: Belgian beer!
Without Belgium it’s very hard to
imagine craft beer would even exist
today. While Germany was enforcing
the Reinheitsgebot, a law which
defined what made up beer, the
monks in Belgium were brewing with
whatever they wanted. Wheat, rye,
honey, invert sugar, spices, fruit and
barrel aging were all part of the
Belgian brewer’s play book. Going
against the grain and brewing their
native styles as pilsners and light
lagers began to take over the world,
the brewers of Belgium provided the
inspiration needed to start the craft
beer movement here in the states. I
would even go as far to say that they
are the world’s original craft brewers.
A lot of customers don’t try
Belgian beer due to different
misconceptions they have about it.
Many assume they’re all sweet and
brewed with wheat due to a popular
American brewed Belgian-style
While American beer definitely
takes the gold when it comes to
creating overly bitter palate-wrecking
ales, there are a few Belgian beers
out there with a pleasant bitterness
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and great hop character. What’s
important to know about Belgian
brewing tradition is that they brew
beers to be what they call
“digestible.” What that means is that
every aspect of the beer should be in
balance and it should always go with
food, not overpower it. It’s hard to
taste your food with a bitter
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brewed with lots of wheat and a
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touch of spice, usually coriander and
citrus peel, for a lightly sweet but
refreshing brew. These mild and
wheat beer that comes in a blue
bottle with “moon” in the name, but easy-drinking beers provide lots
different flavors but none that’ll
they’re not. So many different types
of beer are produced in Belgium that offend or put off someone new to the
idea of trying something different.
the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification
Dupont’s Foret Blanche is a lighterProgram) actually had to create a
bodied brew with notes of honey,
beer category called “Belgian
lavender, and oranges. A biscuit-y
Specialty Ale” as a catch all for the
malt backbone delivers floral hop
many unique brews the country
flavors that, when combined with the
produces.
Another complaint I get from more beer’s bright effervescence and spicy
yeast finish, make for an incredibly
seasoned drinkers is that they don’t
refreshing offering.
like the flavors associated with
The yeast used in witbier plays a
Belgian yeast strains. While in some
major role in developing the style’s
Belgian styles the yeast character is
flavor profile, but not all Belgian
extremely important, many great
beers are defined by the local yeast
Belgian brews have an extremely
culture. The extended cold
clean flavor profile due to the
conditioning process I mentioned
extended time the brewers take to
earlier can really mellow out a beer’s
cold condition the brew. Lastly, the
funkiness to deliver the clean and
complaint I get over and over again
refreshing flavor drinkers look for.
from the hop heads: there’s not
Delirium Tremens by the Huyghe
enough hops!
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BEER
Brewery benefits from this brewing
technique by presenting the drinker
with a crisp and quaffable flavor
profile. Sweet malt flavors abound in
this beer along with a pleasantly
plump body. The full-bodied Delirium
finishes bone dry with a bitterness
that cleanses the palate, leaving you
refreshed. Its characteristics are out
of bounds and the beer is simply
categorized as being a Belgian
Golden Strong Ale.
Although Belgian brewing culture
has deep roots in tradition, they also
stay relevant and keep up with
trends. Fiends of intensely bitter ale
are sure to appreciate newer
innovations from Belgian brewers
such as D’achouffe’s Houblon
Chouffe. Brewed for the first time in
2006, Houblon Chouffe laid the
foundation for what would become
known as the Belgian IPA, answering
the call of American craft drinkers
that demanded hoppier beer.
Houblon Chouffe starts bitter with
lots of citrus and herbal hop
character. Sweet and doughy malt
flavor works together with the fruity
yeast strain and noble hop character
to create subtle notes of tropical fruit
and orange marmalade. The beer
finishes extremely dry, adding to the
perceived bitterness making this the
perfect choice for an IPA drinker
trying to discover the beauty of
Belgian beer.
While we barely scratched the surface of Belgian beer here. I hope it’s
enough to at least get you started in
trying some of this country’s
incredible libations. Belgium’s beer
scene is incredibly diverse with
limitless contributions to the beer
world. You might not like them all,
but somewhere out there a Belgian
beer exists for you!
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REEF &
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CRAFT BEER FANS REJOICE
- IT’S YOUR MONTH
Reef & Barrel in
Manasquan,
formerly known
as Edgar’s Pub, is
officially open. In
addition to some
top-notch food and
drinks, check out
the local bands, DJs
and nightly
entertainment at
the Route 71 and
Sea Girt Avenue
hot spot.
ENJOY SOME
LIVE MUSIC AT
WATER STREET
Check out some live entertainment at Baker’s Water Street Bar &
Grille in Toms River. On Friday, June
5, Jay & Rob Lifespeed Duo will
play at 5 p.m., with Captain Eric &
The Shipwrecks at 10. On June 6,
The Mark Burg Duo goes on at 5,
with Hold On Tight at 10. Check
out Steve Johnson on the deck at
4 on Sunday, June 7.
BRICKWALL,
ASBURY PARK
June means it’s craft beer month at
Brickwall in Asbury Park. Each day will
feature its own craft beer throughout
the course of the month. For instance,
today is Sanford Orchards: Ashton
Bitter & Dabinett English Farmhouse
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Cider. Tomorrow will bring Dogfish
Head: 120 Minute IPA (2014).
PUT IN SOME OVERTIME AT
THE OFFICE IN TOMS RIVER
Whether you sit inside
at a table or at the bar,
or outside on the patio
in the beautiful spring
weather we’re having,
there’s no better place
to kick back with a cold
one than The Office
Restaurant & Lounge in
Toms River. For updated
entertainment schedules and more, check
out their Facebook
page: facebook.com/
OfficeLoungeTR.
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Guten tag from the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
very last detail, as they don’t serve
pints, but liters and half liters.
After finishing the last drop of my
There has been a great deal of buzz
first beer, I asked the bartender for a
within the Jersey Shore bar scene in
second. I wanted his recommendation
the last few months over the recently
again, this time for something a little
opened Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten,
on the lighter side. He served me a
and I finally figured out why.
Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei (DAB for
All I have to say is — wow!
short). This beer is a delicious German
The flourishing downtown area of
beer that is brewed using techniques
527 Lake Ave.
Asbury Park has gained a truly exciting
that date back to the 16th century.
Asbury Park
and unique bar and restaurant at
Using only pure and natural
(732) 997-8767
which to spend your time. Actually,
ingredients, this delicious, light beer
asburybiergarten.com
you can’t really even call it just a bar
was perfect after the heavy IPA,
or restaurant — it brings with it an
specifically since the beers are a bit
invite friends and strangers to sit,
authentic European beer hall
bigger than I’m used to.
experience that is completely unique. dine, and drink together.
For my third brew, I ordered a
To the right side of the entrance is a
First things first: this place is huge.
Hofbrau Keller. I had to order one big
Those driving down Lake Avenue will large bar that stretches nearly the
beer while I was there, just to be as
length of the restaurant. The impressive
see that is the case, as the building
authentic as possible. It took a lot
bottled beer selection is displayed
cuts an impressive figure on the
longer to pour one of these bad boys
along the top shelf behind the bar and,
charming waterfront street.
than I expected, but when it was
like the bar itself, stretches nearly the
There is often a line to get in the
served, it took my breath away. The
length of the restaurant.
Biergarten that stretches down the
beer was easily bigger than my head.
The Biergarten offers a stunning seblock and around the corner. What I
It took me a quite a while to drain
lection of draft beers as well as
find incredible is the size of the line
the gargantuan glass, so I ordered
bottled beers, including 30 brews on
when taking into account the size of
some food to go along with it. The
tap. The drafts include both domestic
the building. Once you realize the
authentic European menu is
craft beers as well as authentic
space with which they have to work,
astonishing. I couldn’t turn down
European imports. They also offer a
you’ll realize the magnitude of the
ordering the bratwurst ($12), because
selection of wines, liquers, liquor and
number of people waiting in line
when in Rome, or as close you can get
champagne.
regularly.
to a German/Austrian/Hungarian
After mentioning this was my first
On an early Tuesday evening, I
establishment from across the pond,
time at the establishment, the
managed to escape the crowds and
in this case. The huge sausages were
bartender suggested I try a
experience this new hot spot.
served with mustard, sauerkraut,
Braufactum Progusta, a German IPA
The downstairs area is complete
potato salad, and two pieces of bread.
with a hint of American citrus hops.
with large wooden tables with
When the food arrived, I was yet
This place is authentic down to the
benches. These communal tables
again speechless. After just a few
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bites, the bartender inquired about my
enjoyment, to which I replied, “I might
not eat anything else for the rest of
my life.”
We had a good laugh, and when I
finished I paid my tab, but I still had
about half of a beer left in my glass.
I took the rest of my drink upstairs
to the rooftop area. This surprising,
9,000-square-foot space offers an
incredible view of Lake Avenue, and if
you look hard enough, you can just
see the ocean.
A couple of things to be aware of if
you have not yet been to the Asbury
Festhalle & Biergarten. First, you seat
yourself. Although there is a lot of
seating, it does fill up quickly.
Second, if you are planning on
watching your favorite sports team,
you won’t find any TVs here, so plan
accordingly. The spirit of the
Biergarten is meant to be a shared
experience between strangers and
friends and that does not include TVs,
but you won’t miss them.
The impressive size of the Asbury
Festhalle & Biergarten, paired with the
extensive beer menu including bottles
and drafts from around the world,
makes it one of the best spots to
enjoy a drink on the Shore this
summer. The unique cultural
atmosphere offers an experience
entirely its own; an experience that is
meant to be enjoyed within and
through the building, the menu, and
the beer — and to that I say, prost!
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Beach Bar provides buckets
of fun with signature drink
BY KAITLYN KANZLER
NIGHT AND DAY
Bartender
With summer officially underway,
now is the perfect time to start hitting
the beach, spend time with friends and
head to some of the hottest bars in
town.
One of the best places to go to
quench your thirst after a long day at
the beach is The Beach Bar in Asbury
Park, nestled on the side of the Asbury
Park Convention Hall.
Here, friendly bartenders are waiting
to take your order and provide good
conversation, like bartending veteran
John Butler.
Butler has been in the game for the
past 15 years, starting as a dishwasher
and working his way up to bartending.
“Usually you become a food runner,
then a bar back, then a waiter and
then a bartender,” Butler said, stating
he enjoys his job. “I’m never going
backwards.”
According to Butler, he was
recruited by The Beach Bar around six
years ago while working at another
bar.
“I’ve seen Asbury grow a lot over
the past six years,” Butler said.
“Especially this bar.”
He said he loves helping people and
giving them the hospitality they
deserve, especially on an off day.
“Just seeing that smile and knowing
that person is here to see you or
remembers your name or had a great
time,” Butler said, describing some of
the best moments when it comes to
bartending.
He said everyone should have the
same experiences as if they were at a
full-service restaurant, whether it be a
selection of The Beach Bar’s cocktails,
appetizers or full-service menu.
PROFILE
John Butler
Drink of the moment
The Beach Bar’s famous rum
buckets — citrus, guava,
pineapple & coconut Cruzan
rum; cranberry, pineapple &
orange juices, fresh-cut lime,
lemon & orange toppers
taste buds and
get the day going right for
them,” Butler
noted, is a cool
experience.
He said being by the beach is great.
The Beach Bar’s staircases, which
See him in action
were wiped out during Hurricane
The Beach Bar
Sandy in October 2012, have been
Convention Hall
rebuilt, and Butler likes watching the
1300 Ocean Avenue
beach fill up.
Asbury Park
Once the bar is open at 12 p.m.,
Butler said there is usually a line.
Butler said he has seen a lot of
There is always music, whether it be
“good, crazy experiences” with the bar from a DJ or a live band, in both the afbeing situated on the boardwalk in
ternoon and the evening.
Asbury Park.
“Being by the beach offers a lot,”
“We have had bike tours and bar
Butler said. “The ocean, the good
crawls with 100 to 150 people coming vibes, the restaurants on the
in,” Butler said. “We have a lot of
boardwalk. You can do a nice bar hop.
benefits, a lot of festivals come in.”
“It’s the perfect office,” he added.
Butler said they get people from
Butler feels that Asbury Park is a
various conventions in the bar, and
secret island and many people bypass
sometimes, even wedding parties stop the exit on the Garden State Parkway
in after taking pictures in the historic
in favor of places like Belmar and Point
building.
Pleasant Beach.
He said another great moment of
“It’s still a secret island,” he said. “It
being a bartender is finding the perfect still gets crowded enough, but it’s that
drink to satisfy a customer’s taste buds. secret place you get relax and not get
“Just selling them that cocktail you
overwhelmed.”
know will be refreshing and hit their
On The Beach Bar’s
unparalleled location
“Being by the beach offers a
lot. The ocean, the good vibes,
the restaurants on the boardwalk. You can do a nice bar
hop. It’s the perfect office.”
And The Beach Bar is a family, Butler
said. He said there is a lot of teamwork
between the bartenders, general
manager James Douglas and owner
Madison Marquette.
DRINK OF THE MOMENT
The Beach Bar is famous for its rum
buckets, served in an actual bucket,
and the signature drink is a fruity blend
of juices and flavored rums.
To start off, Butler starts to fill the
bucket with a mix of Cruzan rum in
citrus, guava, pineapple and coconut
flavors.
He then takes cranberry, pineapple
and orange juice and fills the bucket up
the rest of the way before topping the
drink off with freshly cut lime, lemon
and orange.
The simple drink is one of the most
popular, and Butler said it is fun to
make because people get bewildered
at the sight of so many bottles going
into one bucket.
The Beach Bar is open from 12 p.m.
to 2 a.m. and has full kitchen, serving
lunch and dinner. Butler said the menu
is being revamped, but recommends
trying the bar’s fish tacos in the mean
time.
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