A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 21 Bill Murray

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 that can provide side-splitting hours of cinema for my mother like Murray. The Chicago native and fifth of nine children, he paid his way to Loyola Academy with cad- dying jobs. His goal to become a doctor took a detour when he dropped out after being collared for marijuana possession. Though it was certainly no laughing matter, Murray turned his intentions to- ward the National Lampoon Radio Hour, which also included “Satur- TheThe DinersDiners day Night Live” (SNL) legends Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Murray didn’t choose the SNL GREGORY’S WEST route until his choice, “The Howard Cosell Variety Hour” went belly- BROOK INN up. Since everybody knows that life is fragile after SNL, we can con- 525 Talmadge Road sider Murray one of the lucky ones. Bound Brook, NJ 08805 He was acclaimed for his role in Ivan Reitman’s Meatballs (1979), (732) 356-9736 HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING: 4 STARS Caddyshack (1980), Ghostbusters Dress: Casual (1984), Tootsie (1982), Scrooged Price: Moderate (1988), Mad Dog and Glory (1993), POETS GATHER IN FANWOOD…The Carriage House Poetry Reading Series and the Fanwood Cultural Arts Closed Sundays Ed Wood (1994). Committee recently sponsored student writers and their instructors from Middlesex County Arts High in a reading at By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Restaurant in South More recently, Murray joined the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center on Watson Road in Fanwood. The student poets at the Saturday afternoon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times three leading ladies, Cameron Diaz, reading were accompanied by their relatives, friends, instructors Joe Weil and Deborah LaVeglia, both of Cranford, and Philly. But, this is Jersey and I’m an appreciative Fanwood audience. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Weil, Adam Fitzgerald, Ms. LaVeglia, and the Director BOUND BROOK – When Hurri- sure they’ll do their best, I figured. Lucy Liu (who he didn’t get along cane Floyd hit in the fall of 1999, with) and Drew Barrymore, when of the Fanwood Cultural Arts Committee Adele Kenny. The manicotti was preceded by a he played Bosley in the 21st century Greg Bennett watched helplessly as basic house salad of iceberg lettuce, version of Charlie’s Angels. David Palladino’s his 30-year-old Bound Brook restau- onions, croutons, and the sweetest Married twice, first to Jennifer rant spun to the ground. Like many cherry tomatoes I’ve ever tasted. All Butler and then to Margaret Mickey other store owners, he faced a quan- ingredients were crisp, refreshing and Kelley, Murray is the father of Kelly, dary born out of tragedy: Do I re- satisfying. The bleu cheese dressing Homer, Luke, Butler, Jackson, Cal Music Corner build or give up? was not bottled (I can tell!), but and Cooper. Against the odds, Bennett chose to tangy and homemade. Days certainly must not blur into bring Gregory’s West Brook Inn back My first bite of manicotti caused one another for Murray, as they did to its former glory. With a demand- me to rebuke myself. I’d been a fool to for his characters Phil Conner and ing following, Bennett had created think that only Ralph’s could do ma- Bob Wiley, for he is the co-owner of Irish Tenors Have Power the kind of place where baseball nicotti magic. Gregory’s was simply the minor league baseball team The teams celebrated their winning game, perfection. The ricotta filling is key – St. Paul Saints in St Paul, Minn. and or rued a losing game with a brim- not hard or overcooked, the mixture the owner of the minor league base- To Motivate Our Nation ming bowl of his world famous chili. melted in your mouth with creamy ball team The Riverdogs in Charles- Gregory’s, which was completely delight. Herbs harmonized with in- ton, S.C. By DAVID PALLADINO The locally drawn professional or- originated in central Europe, and then Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times renovated since the flood, is a com- credibly spiced marinara sauce. chestral accompaniment was led by moved and settled in Western Europe fortable, no-frills dining experience HOLMDEL — Powerful forces the man who does all the arrangements before migrating north to Britain. There The manicotti crepes were thin, that offers a bit of irony: the food is delicate and the ideal place for the are set in motion when the Irish Tenors for the group, Frank Mcnamara. His are Celtic Spanish, French and even exquisite and not to be confused sing. musical arrangements were in fact, stel- remnants in Switzerland among other ricotta filling to nestle. Much to my Pen & Ink with bar or tavern fare. delight, the meal was not crusted Irish nationalism, pride, sorrow and lar. Mcnamara kept the traditional chord places — technically, Celtic stock has With Italian-American Mark CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 joy were the hallmarks of the dynamic structures but orchestrated much fuller, been infused into many European na- over with mounds of mozzarella. So, “boy next door” grin and all of the Martinowicz working in the kitchen, I was glad I left my archaeological concert offered this past weekend by more interesting writing for both winds tions. sprinkling in fresh herbs and rolling presence of a leading man. Born to Anthony Kearns, Ronin Tynan and and strings. It’s hard to imagine American tenors tools home since I didn’t have to do homemade manicotti crepes, any digging for the manicotti. be on the silver screen, Affleck has Finbar Wright this past weekend at the The evening carried a distinct politi- putting so much real pathos into tradi- Gregory’s can best be described as PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. cal message: All of Ireland must once tional American nationalist tunes these My cousin insisted that I try the dominated the Hollywood set, Spago inside a Cheers atmosphere. Puttanesca sauce draped over al dente deniably the heart of actress Gwyneth Devout fans by the thousands braved again be free. The vocalists offered days, isn’t it? Can you imagine an When greeted at the door, with a the weather and gathered under the heartfelt renditions of “The Fields of audience of American couples, men, piles of penne pasta ($10.95). Twist Paltrow, and even Chelsea Clinton. slumbering toddler in toe, my cousin my arm, it was incredible – even rain-trodden dome of the center to hear Athenry,” “Only Our Rivers Run Free” women, teens and children standing to and I were welcomed like long-lost •6 -Matthew Mc Conaughey – the tenors and their rich blend of tradi- and closed with the Irish tune of free- resounding choruses of “Hail Colum- minus the anchovies and hot red family. Everything was immaculate, pepper that she opted to omit. I was extremely jealous when Mc tional Irish Folk tunes and modern con- dom, “A Nation Once Again.” bia the Gem of the Ocean,” “Over and that is the first thing I look for cert pieces, such as the “Irish Kerry Struggle, pain and suffering are the There,” “The Battle Hymn of the Re- Chunks of luscious tomatoes, gen- Conaughey took Jennifer Lopez to when entering any dining establish- erous morsels of black olives and a recent awards ceremony, but I Dance,” “Annie Moore,” “Young Wil- constant themes to many of the Irish public,” or even “Dixie?” ment. liam McBride” and “Danny Boy.” folk songs. They tell the story of a land Not to worry, even though they pungent herbs made this puttanesca forgive him. I had to wash my hair Our waitress, who was a dead sauce award-winning in my book. Irish Tenor Fan Club devotee Noni in bondage — occupied by a people don’t teach some of these forbid- ringer for Jennifer Love Hewitt, was that night, anyway. Another bad Rogers, an art teacher at South Bound perceived as foreigners. The hard real- den songs in school anymore, they “I never finish a meal like this. I gracious and accommodating. She usually eat half,” my cousin confided, boy, Mc Conaughey carries that Brook Elementary School, has been ity is that the emerald Celtic Isle of Eire will be back. They will be back even went as far as making sure my following the group since their incep- has endured many years of foreign with a righteous vengeance. While wiping her plate clean with astonish- scruffy, carefree style well enough goddaughter was comfortable while ment. Sampling the meal myself, who to make women swoon. Even apathy has, on the surface, made napping – and later rewarded with a American nationalism seem to be a could resist finishing it all? women like Sandra Bullock (minus kiss on the cheek from the toddler Salami and Provolone, Fresh Moz- distant thing of the past, it will be who loved her chicken fingers. the bongo drum incident). back. It will return when Ameri- zarella and Roasted Peppers, or Mus- • Ordering the Homemade Mani- sels Red or White are just some of the 5- David Spade – Sarcastic, dry cans, like the Irish, begin to re- cotti ($7.95), I did so with a tinge of claim their heritage and authority. incredible appetizers offered at wit is a appealing enough for some bitter bias. No one, I was convinced, Gregory’s. women (such as moi) to override And then, we will sing with pas- could top or even come near the sion again too. the need for Mr. GQ. Spade splits ricotta filling I experienced at Ralph’s Continued on Page 20 my sides with laughter as the wiseguy Finch on NBC’s “Just Shoot Me.” While I might not be magnetized to him like a moth to the flame, humor is a quality that makes this bachelor hunkadelic. •4-Tom Cavanaugh – Take it from someone who has stumbled over her words while interviewing him, Cavanaugh’s eyes are so amaz- ingly azure that you could get help- lessly lost in them. When he was on location in Westfield this year, Cavanaugh took onlookers by storm with his carefree antics and smooth charm. tion dating back to a PBS Television occupation. In fact, it still does in En- •3-Joseph Fiennes – William concert program. glish controlled Ulster (Northern Ire- Shakespeare was never so fine as Ms. Rogers commented, “They have land). Joseph Fiennes’ portrayal in such a strong following because they These men want Ireland to be whole carry a message that touches the heart. again, and they want the Irish people to Shakespeare in Love. Also famous They also treat their audience so well have control of their own land and their for the unkempt, yet gorgeous look, and are totally loyal to them. The ten- own destiny. Fiennes has the deep, brooding aura ors always take the time to talk with us This distressing situation of oppres- lots of women find undeniably at- after the concerts and respond in kind sion in Ireland fuels the passion of tractive. to our letters.” almost every piece of music this past • Well, the Irish Tenor Fan Club does weekend. And passion was clearly 2-David Boreanaz – If only I got much more than merely correspond stirred in the hearts of the audience, that role as Buffy Sommers in “Buffy with the singers. This club, comprised many of whom were of Irish descent. the Vampire Slayer,” I would have of a diverse group of couples, men, The Celtic people, who currently had the chance to work up close and women, teens and children, have al- make up the great majority of the Irish, personal with the devilish demon most single-handedly acted to promote a greater general awareness of the vo- known as Angel. Emerging from the cal group through their grass-roots pub- Clip & Save! darkness of the night, who cares if he licity efforts in North America and par- Westfield Jazz Festival can turn into a scary ghoul at the drop ticularly in the New Jersey-New York Schedules (Tuesdays 7 -9 pm) of a hat? He’s all that! Metropolitan area, where in addition to Joel Chassen (7/3-Corner of Quimby •1- George P. Bush– Campaign- Boston and Philadelphia, the Irish- & Elm Streets), Terraplane Blues (7/ American population is so strong. ing for his uncle Dubya, George P. 3-Central Avenue in front of Bombay), “The three Italian tenors were al- Marks & Noble Jazz Trio (7/3-Corner seized the attention of the women in ready well-known internationally be- of E. Broad & Elm Streets), The Soul the political arena and audience dur- fore they started singing as a group,” Searchers (7/3-North Avenue at Elm ing a riveting speech at the Republi- said Ms. Rogers. “The Irish tenors vir- Street), Chris Colaneri (7/3-Prospect can National Convention in Philly. tually had to start from scratch outside Street between North Avenue & E. of Ireland.” New Jersey, New York, Broad Street & 7/17-North Avenue at So, what message did he convey in Boston and Philadelphia are now great Elm Street, Phoenix Rising Quintet his oration? Huh? I was too busy centers of support for the Irish Tenors, (7/10 & 7/31-Central Avenue in front picturing us strolling in Paris under but Chicago has become one as well. of Bombay), Alfred Patterson Trio (7/ the romantic moonlight. The group consists of three fascinat- 10 & 7/17-Corner of Quimby & Elm Streets), Rick Langmaack Trio (7/10- So, who did I miss on this list? ing individuals, initially assembled for a concert on PBS Television in the North Avenue at Elm Street), Soul Let me know! I’d love to print your United States. At 30, the youngest Jazz Trio (7/10-E. Broad Street & responses and top choices. member of the group, tenor Anthony Mountain Avenue), Robert Mariner Jazz Trio (7/10-Corner of E. Broad & Kearns, who possesses the strongest Elm Streets), Rhonda Clark & Group voice, is vigorously pursuing his ca- (7/17-Central Avenue in front of reer in opera back in Ireland. Bombay), Bradford Hayes Quartet (7/ Cowboy Junkies Tenor Ronin Tynan, 42, was born CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 17-Prospect Street between North without the full use of his legs and after Avenue & E. Broad Street), Scarlett tune was not that surprising, as Bruce a car accident in his 20’s, both legs lives about 20 minutes away. Blue Band (7/24-Central Avenue in were removed. In addition to his sing- front of Bombay), Michael Craig Band The encore also included a rocking ing, Ronin spends countless hours (7/24-Elm Street in front of Cafe Java), version of “Murder Tonight in the speaking motivating individuals who Dave Leonhardt Trio (7/24-Quimby Trailer Park,” which was the first have severe physical disabilities. A Street), Chuck Lambert (7/31-North Junkies tune I ever heard. So, it was a documentary is to be made about the Avenue at Elm Street), Christopher nice ending to a great night of music. life of this heroic man. Dean Band (7/31-E. Broad & Moun- If you never heard the Cowboy Tenor Finbar Wright, 43, is a former tain Avenue), Sunna Gunnlaugs Quar- Junkies’ music, check out their new- priest, who later became involved in tet (7/31-Corner of Quimby & Elm est album as well as “Lay It Down” hosting his own television show. Sev- Streets), and Chris Fiore Jazz Trio (7/ for a good cross-section of what the eral of Mr. Wright’s CD Celtic/Modern 31-Corner of E. Broad & Elm Streets). band is about. recordings have hit platinum status. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK