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Proving Ground, 56 Start off the Also on May 25, cheer Shrewsbury Ave., High- weekend bright on the runners during the lands, will also kick off and early on Fri- Spring Lake Five run starting Memorial Day Weekend day, May 24, as at 8:30 a.m. Kids’ Races will on Thursday, May 23, Z100 and Pepsi kick off the night before on with Owen’s Heavy and are kicking off Friday, May 24, at 6 p.m. Mellow Acoustic from your summer Registration ends Thursday, 5:30 to 9 p.m. On Friday, at Jenkinson’s May 23, at 6 p.m. Make sure Join Ship Bottom on Memorial Day, May 24 from 6 to 10 with the Jump to shop local on Saturday, Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m., for a Memo- Get a jumpstart on p.m., enjoy music by The Start to Sum- the weekend on Thurs- May 25 and Sunday, May 26, rial Day Service. The service will be held Haven. On Saturday, May mer. It’s been as Spring Lake shops will be on the front lawn of the Borough Hall at day, May 23, with the 25, Jamie Brown will per- a long winter Summer 2019 Cocktail dishing out bargains during 16th and Long Beach Boulevard in Ship form from 1 to 4 p.m. and and Jenkin- the Race Day Sidewalk Sale. Bottom to honor our veterans. Kickoff Party beginning then Big Hix from 6 to son’s, 300 Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festival will take place all at 6 p.m. at Leggett’s 10 p.m. On Sunday, May Ocean Ave., weekend long on Ocean Avenue. This free celebration will The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Sand Bar, 217 First Ave., Another Saturday, May 25, 26, Jukebox Heroes will Point Pleas- be held from Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27, event is the Highlands, NJ Memorial Day Ceremony will also take Manasquan. For $20 perform from 1 to 4 p.m. ant Beach, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Those in attendance can place on Memorial Day at 11 a.m. at the those in attendance can Memorial Day Parade spon- followed by Moroccan is ready to look forward to six bands and an emcee and DJ playing sored by TwinLights Post New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, enjoy one drink and a Sheepherders from 5 to Jump Start summer with Z100 and Pepsi. requests, over 180 craft and specialty vendors, 25 food 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel. The New Jer- buffet. The night will 143. Those who take part 9 p.m. On Monday, May The live broadcast will start at 6 a.m. with Elvis Duran and vendors with something for everyone, a great oceanfront are marching to honor and sey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foun- include a 50/50 raffle, 27, conclude the week- performances by Walk the Moon, Mabel, Lizzo and Fletcher. location and children’s activities including a waterslide, dation invites free drawings with a commemorate the American end with The Verdict rides, face painters and sand art. On Saturday morning the spirit and the sacrifices of all to attend ticket for six Manasquan from 5 to 9 p.m. Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. the annual Another Friday celebration will take place on the Seaside the men and women who Beach Badges and ceremony. The Heights Boardwalk as WJRZ fm 100.1, Jersey’s Greatest serve our country through two Manasquan Park- Vietnam Era Hits radio station, presents Taylor Dayne and the Kick- Saturday, May 25, will kick off at 10 a.m. military service. The parade ing Passes. Tickets Museum will off to Summer. Beginning at 2 p.m. on the boardwalk as the Annual Point Pleasant Beach Memorial will step off at 11 a.m. at can be purchased at remain open in front of Spicy Cantina, 500 Boardwalk, Seaside Day Bike Parade will be celebrating its 18th year. Huddy Park and proceed Manasquan Lighting, until 2 p.m. Heights, the radio station will kick off the Memorial Trekking down Arnold Avenue will be bicycles, down Bay Avenue to Veter- Jaspan Hardware, Diet- following the Day Weekend with a live broadcast followed by a fire trucks, veterans’ groups, Scout troops, bands ans Park where there will be rich Opticians or from ceremony. any tourism member. free show by American Pop Icon Taylor Dayne start- and more, all celebrating those who have fought a remembrance ceremony ing at 6 p.m. for our country. following the parade.

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A mile of beach and surf with the Asbury Season badge adults 18-61: $45; 65 and Boulevard. Lockers are available for $18 per day. JENKINSON’S Park Convention Hall and The Casino build- over free Parking is free for all beachgoers. Head up to the Daily badge weekday: $9 ing as bookends. Enjoy boutiques, fun and Season badge students 14-17: $30; 13 boardwalk and check out the panoramic view of Daily badge weekend and food for all ages. Pay station street parking and under free the Atlantic Ocean, which begins at the historic holiday: $10 is available. Restrooms and shower towers are located Sea Girt Lighthouse. Daily badge children 5-11: AVON-BY-THE-SEA at West End Avenue, Cottage Place, N Bath SEVEN PRESIDENTS OCEAN $2.50; under 5 free Avenue, Great Lawn Beach, Laird Street Daily badge 12 and over: $9 FRONT PARK, LONG BRANCH Season badge 12 and over: Beach, Seaview Avenue, Chelsea Avenue Season badge adult: $90 Daily badge 18 and over: $8 $90; half-season $65; and Morris Avenue Beach. There are also Season badge teens and seniors: $45 Season badge adult: $70 seniors $65 shower towers located at Brighton Avenue, Restrooms are located on the boardwalk at Season badge seniors ages 65 and up: $25 Season badge ages 5-11: S. Bath Avenue and Pavilion Avenue. On the Lincoln and Norwood avenues. Restaurants Daily parking passes are $10; season parking is $45; half-season $35 boardwalk Pier Village offers restaurants located on or near the boardwalk, which $70. A snack bar, covered eating area and out- Beach chairs and umbrellas and shops. make great stops for lunch, dinner or door showers are available to beach patrons, as can be rented on a first come, drinks after a long day in the sun. Parking MANASQUAN is a beach volleyball court. Skateplex skateboard first-served basis. Jenkinson’s is free. Daily badge: $9 park and Tony’s Place are also open. Boardwalk offers food, games Season badge adult: $80 and rides. Street and lot park- BELMAR SPRING LAKE Season badge ages 12-16: $35 ing available, rates vary. Daily badge: $9; free for 15 and under Daily badge ages 12 and up: $10 The Manasquan beach and boardwalk are Season badge adult: $70 Season badge adult: $105; Late season badge LAVALLETTE home to several eateries, shops and an ar- Season badge seniors: $30 [after August 1]: $65 Daily badge: $10 cade, as well as several restroom facilities Food and concession stands are located Season badge seniors: $75 Weekly badge: $30 for beachgoers. along the boardwalk. There are colorful Restrooms are available at Pier Beach, the North Season badge before June and fun beach playgrounds every few MONMOUTH BEACH End Pavilion and the South End Pavilion. The 12: $40; after $50 blocks and several beaches are devoted Daily badge: $9 two-mile boardwalk offers snack bars at the Season badge seniors 65 to activities like boogie boarding, kayak- Season badge: $75 pavilions. Each pavilion also features a saltwater and over: $15 ing and surfing. Several beaches are also Restrooms and enclosed showers are avail- pool. Parking available on side streets and ocean blocks. equipped with poles for volleyball nets. able at 29 Ocean Ave. There is also a snack UNION BEACH bar at the pavilion. Boutiques and restaurants are BRADLEY BEACH Entrance to the bay beach is free and parking situated along Highway 35. Daily badge: $9; free for 12 and under OCEAN GROVE is available. The bay beach is a unique area Season badge adult: $75 Daily badge: $9 along the Raritan Bay that stretches about 1.9 SEASIDE HEIGHTS Season badge seniors: $30 Season badge adult: $90 square miles. The beach is handicapped acces- Daily badge: $8 Season badge juniors ages 13-15: $25 Season badge ages 12-17 and seniors 65 sible. Weekly badge: $35 Season badge: $60 Public restrooms are located at Newark, and over: $45 BRICK TOWNSHIP BEACHES 1 & 3 LaReine,Third and Evergreen avenues. Parking on the street is free. Beach con- Children ages 11 and under Daily badge: $5 Showers are located at each beach en- cessions located on the beach as well as are free. Preseason before June 15: $25 trance. Changing rooms are located at Cliff beach chair and umbrella rentals. Public access can be found on Season badges: $30 and Third avenues. Surfing is allowed at almost every block. The north- SANDY HOOK Ages 12 and under are free. Third Avenue Beach. Fishing is allowed on ern end of the beach is re- Daily parking: $15 per car Both beaches have restrooms and snack con- beach jetties at Lake Terrace, Park Place served for surfing. Boardwalk, Seasonal parking: $75 cessions, along with showers and lockers. Daily BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE and Brinley and Second avenues at the dis- food and fun available. Beaches and parks on Sandy Hook are parking is $5 per car. Additional parking across cretion of lifeguards. Beach is accessible free. the street. SEASIDE PARK As we not so patiently await the arrival of beach season, get for those who use wheelchairs at Newark, Portable restrooms are available at all Season badge before June ready for the summer by grabbing your local beach season Brinley, Third and Evergreen avenues. Park- ISLAND BEACH STATE beach areas, but there is limited availabil- 14: $55; $60 after ing pay stations are $1.50 per hour and ac- PARK SEASIDE PARK badge and familiarize yourself with all that your beach has ity of showers and changing rooms. There Season badge seniors: $20 cept cash, credit or debit cards. Parking is You are required to pay a per-car entry fee when to offer. Whether you head to a beach in Monmouth or Ocean is an upcharge for oversized vehicles: daily Public access can be found on free on the west side of Ocean Avenue. The you enter Island Beach State Park. county on just the weekends or you sunbathe daily all summer $30; seasonal $150. Enjoy free concerts almost every block. Restau- beachfront has food concessions at Cliff, Weekdays for NJ residents: $6; on the beach every Wednesday evening at rants located throughout town long, the wait is almost over for a summer full of long and lazy LaReine, and Second avenues. There is a nonresidents $12. 6 p.m.at Beach Area E from June through and on the Seaside Heights days at the beach soaking up the sun and cooling off in the salt toddler park for children ages 1-4 located Weekends and holidays for NJ residents: $10; August. portion of the boardwalk. water. on Park Place Avenue. nonresidents $20.

PAGE 18 MAY 16, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | MAY 16, 2019 PAGE 19 NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | MAY 16, 2019 PAGE 21 that was going to go, but it turned out to be really tremen- you can easily do that. You’re right next to the Biergarten dous so that was great.” anyway. You can watch on the berm, you can still hear the Country band After the Reign will also return as well music and you can watch the game so you know you have BIERGARTEN, as the Parrot Beach Band, which is a Jimmy Buffet-style a little something for everybody there.” tribute band. Asbury Fever will perform on July 27 for Bruce Springsteen night. On Aug. 10, The Snakes will perform for NEW ADDITIONS Irish Heritage Night. “The Snakes have been coming out here for a few years The picnic areas are another part of the park that got BOARDWALK and then the schedules kind of didn’t work and we’re happy revamped this season. “ … They put in a lot of brand new to get them back,” said Giombarrese. “They’re really popular. seating and redesigned the whole picnic areas, two of It’s a good program.” them, so there’s one on first base side and one on third According to Giombarrese, this year the gates will open at base side,” said Giombarrese. “All of the seats will now face 6 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. and the bands will start at 6:30 p.m. the field. AND in the Biergarten and play into the game. “So you’ll have a lot “We used to have square tables so you’d have some GAMES of fans hang out in the berm over there,” he said. people facing backwards and some people facing, but now The TVs in the Biergarten will show the game as well so fans don’t have to worry about missing a thing and they can enjoy drink specials and everything from the comfort of the “Founders Brewing is the Biergarten. corporate partner on that so BASEBALL “Founders Brewing is the corporate partner on that so they’ll provide a lot of drink they’ll provide a lot of drink specials for those too,” added Gi- ombarrese. “So it’s a good program and it’s been popular over specials for those too. So it’s a good the years. I’m looking forward to bringing it back for 2019.” program and it’s been popular over ARE BACK AT In an effort to expand the music offerings, there will be the years. I’m looking forward to live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night bringing it back for 2019.” in the Biergarten. While the actual band will perform on Saturday, there will be some kind of acoustic performance on Thursdays and Fridays to provide some background noise to everything faces the field. They have high top seating on the Biergarten. some spots, some standard seating. There’s a lot more room for people to walk around and then they upgraded the menus for those as well, too. FIREWORKS FRENZY “Yeah, that was the big improvement for this year. Last “ ... So then fireworks will follow those Saturday games year they did the mini-golf and the boardwalk games.” too,” added Giombarrese. “Last year we added fireworks on The boardwalk games and mini-golf will also remain Saturdays. This year we have them on Thursdays too and for this year’s season after last year’s debut. With every we’ve always had them on Friday. So we’ll go Thursday, Friday season’s new additions, BlueClaws continually strives to be and Saturday now.” a place that offers something for everyone to enjoy. That means 26 fireworks displays for the year. Since the “That was the goal,” he responded. “So you have the season is already underway, three of those shows have mini-golf for the younger kids and then the boardwalk already dazzled the night sky. Fans can still look forward to games are kind of a little older and pretty much anybody 23 fireworks shows at the stadium for the rest of the season. could do that, but it’s really for kids. “Basically it’s after every Thursday, Friday, Saturday game “The sweet spot there’s like ... kids between 7 and 18. plus July 3,” he said. “So we’re excited about that. Everybody And then the adults obviously in the Biergarten 21 and over. BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE loves the fireworks and they put on a good show out here. It works out ,you know, as something for everybody. Not “So that will be what we’re looking forward to, we’re only that, you get to use the whole concourse.” Quaker Steak and Lube. looking forward to that a lot,” he added. Prior to the addition of the Biergarten, the 360 degrees L ast season the BlueClaws stadium added “So that’s every Thursday and those are really The addition of the Biergarten last year led to the opportu- of the facility wasn’t properly utilized. According to Giom- a new Biergarten, mini-golf, boardwalk games good,” said Giombarrese. “Fridays this year nity to add another night of fireworks this year. Giombarrese barrese, when Thirsty Thursday was held in center field and an added night of fireworks. This season we added in Fiesta Fridays so we do nachos, explained that since they did Thirsty Thursday out in center there was nothing connecting the seats behind home plate BlueClaws brings it all back with a few more BlueClaws bowls and some other food and drink field, they couldn’t really do a fireworks show that day. Now and out there. new additions for fans to rejoice over. specials. That’s every Friday. that Thirsty Thursday takes place in the Biergarten on the “But now you have like Major Ballpark Fun Zones,” he “Then Saturdays, starting in June, will be the left field side, fireworks can shoot off from center field. Post- added. “And all corners of the stadium, which is really Summer Concert Series. Just as we did last year, game fireworks will start in June. exciting. People have really responded well to it. So it’s THE BIERGARTEN AND we’ll have bands each week and they will be out In addition to the added fireworks, the Biergarten remains been really good.” SUMMER CONCERT SERIES there.” as something well embraced by the BlueClaws’ fans. And while the Summer Concert Series started out as just “So we have the Biergarten and it’s been re- Some of the Summer Concert Series’ most “People seem to like it,” he said.”There’s plenty of room a few special nights of music, over the past few years, they ally popular last summer, that was our debut,” popular performing acts will be back for another out there. They have the heaters. They have the lights. A have really formalized the night and formed the Summer shared Greg Giombarrese, director of communi- season. variety of options. You have the stage facing out. They kind Concert Series as it is today. cations for the Lakewood BlueClaws. “ … Last year we had Splintered Sunlight and of played around and did some things to improve the sound “And you know, you’re kind of at the mercy of our Every week Thirsty Thursday will continue to they’ll be back on June 22,” he added. “They’re system out there as well. schedule, but we’re able to make it work so I’m looking take place in the Biergarten with $1 Coors and a Grateful Dead Tribute band and that was “They had the TV so we have the game on there and then forward to getting those going in the summer,” shared Coors light drafts along with wing specials from immensely popular. We weren’t really sure how if you want to watch on the berm over there on the side, Giombarrese.

LIST Downtown Toms River presents the 30th Annual Chili & Salsa Cook-off on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Washington Street. Those in at- BONFIRES ON THE BEACH tendance can enjoy the original, biggest and best Chili and Salsa Cook-off in Date: Every Friday night in New Jersey. The event will be held rain or shine and the day will be fi lled with May and June family fun, live entertainment, food vendors and crafters, games and rides, contests, salsa tasting, delicious chili and more. For more information, visit Time: 7 p.m. downtowntomsriver.com. Location: Asbury Park Beachfront, various locations Website: apboardwalk.com/ happenings Bonfi res on the Beach, a beloved summer-long happening in Asbury Park, are open to all and will be held The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce weekly. Each week the bonfi re will sponsors the Ocean Grove Vintage Car Show on shift locations along the Asbury Park Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main waterfront and guests are encour- Avenue in Ocean Grove. The event will be held rain aged to bring blankets and chairs. or shine and car admission will be a canned good Bonfi res are weather permitting. or $5 donation. In addition to an array of vintage cars, those in attendance can also enjoy live music PIER VILLAGE FRESH FARMERS by Temporary Road and members of Time Piece. For more information, visit oceangrovenj.com. & ARTISAN MARKET Date: Every Saturday until Oct. 26 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Festival Plaza, Pier Village, 50 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch Website: piervillage.com/events Pier Village Fresh Markets bring fresh, local produce and artisan goods to Festival Plaza every Saturday. Those in attendance can shop farm fresh produce and food, hand crafted goods by local artists, The Annual Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival is back organic bath and body products, at Monmouth Park racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., live music, weekly activities, food Oceanport, from Friday, May 25, until Sunday, May and vendor demos, fl owers, rescue 27. The Jersey Shore Foodtruck Festival kicks off adoptions and more. Monmouth Park’s festival season. This year’s festival will feature over 40 trucks serving everything CENTER A LA CARTE 2019 from mouth-watering fresh-made empanadas to ocean-fresh lobster rolls to warm and gooey Bel- Date: Friday, May 17 gian waffl e sundaes. Enjoy live music all three days Time: 7 - 10 p.m. The 33rd Annual 2019 Belmar Seafood Festival will take place on Friday, May as well as free Family Fun Day activities on Satur- Location: Convention Hall, 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, day and Sunday. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the fi rst May 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Pyanoe Plaza Parking Lot between 8th 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park race starts at 12:50 p.m. There is always something and 10th avenues in Belmar. Those in attendance can enjoy free admission, new, exciting and delicious on the menu at the Jer- Website: seafood and specialty food vendors, craft vendors, a full service bar tent sey Shore Foodtruck Festival. For more information, apboardwalk.com/happenings and live music. Don’t forget to use the hashtag, #belmarseafoodfestival. For visit monmouthpark.com. more information, visit the 33rd Annual 2019 Belmar Seafood Festival Event The Center in Asbury Park will return Facebook Page. to Convention Hall to host their

NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | MAY 16, 2019 PAGE 25 annual Centera la Carte. The night’s run the Jersey Shore and support local dog treats, guacamole, wine and more. CRAFT MARKET, FESTIVAL AND theme is Center a la DISCO and will schoolchildren. Athletes of all abilities Free admission and free parking. SPRING AUCTION feature signature dishes from over 25 can run/walk Sea Bright. From the 5k restaurants, a premier open bar with find your way to Donovan’s Reef for TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN Date: Saturday, May 18 specialty drinks, dancing and fabulous the Royals Beach After-Party with live FOUNDER’S DAY Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. entertainment featuring The Imperial music, giveaways and summer fun, and Date: Saturday, May 25 Location: The Historic Village at Court of New York. They will have an all are welcome to attend. Registration Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., over the top Gift Auction and Super is $30 leading up to race day and $35 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 50/50 Raffle. on the day of the race. There will also Location: Frederic A Priff Wall Township

be a Royals 1/2 Mile Kids Race, which Elementary School, 139 Wells Website: allairevillage.org MOTOR CITY REVUE will start at 11 a.m. and entry is $15. Mills Rd., Ocean Township There will be over 50 crafters, Allaire Date: Friday, May 17 artisans, flowers, historic demonstra- WWE PRESENTS NXT LIVE Website: twpoceannj.gov Time: 8:15 p.m. tions and more. There will also be a Date: Sunday, May 19 19th- century auction in front of the Location: Tim McLoone’s Free festival featuring live entertain- Time: 5 p.m. ment, 130 craft nonprofit and business General Store at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave., Location: Convention Hall, 1300 vendors, ten food trucks, children’s per adult, $3 children 2 - 12 years. Under Asbury Park activities, police and fire department the age of 2 admitted free. All proceeds Ocean Ave., Asbury Park Website: demonstrations throughout the day. of the day to benefit the educational Website: apboardwalk.com/hap- Over 3,000 people annually attend this programming at the Historic Village at apboardwalk.com/happenings penings festival. A photo and art contest is new Allaire. Covering popular and rare Motown hits, this year. The day ends with a huge plus popular rock and soul classics, WWE NXT returns to Asbury Park for fireworks display over Barnegat Bay at SPRING INTO SUMMER 5K ONE night of LIVE action! See the likes dedicated to honoring this world- 9 p.m. Date: Saturday, May 18 renowned signature sound. Wear your of NXT Champion Johnny Gargano, NXT dancing shoes! Tickets will be $20. Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler, VIKING VILLAGE ART & Time: 8:10 a.m. for 1-Mile, 8:30 NXT North American Champion Velve- CRAFT SHOW a.m. for 5k and 10 a.m. for SPRING SEAFOOD FESTIVAL teen Dream, NXT Tag Team Champions Kids Races War Raiders, Adam Cole w/ Undisputed Date: Saturday, May 26 Date: Saturday, May 18 Era, Bianca Belair, Kairi Sane, Matt Time: 10 a.m. Location: Mater Dei Prep, 538 Time: 2 - 9 p.m. Riddle and many more! Location: 19th & Bayview Ave., Church St., Middletown Location: Bay Village Park, Barnegat Light Township Website: 8th St., Beach Haven FARMERS MARKET 2019 Website: vikingvillageshows.com runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Middle- Website: beachhaven-nj.gov Date: Every Sunday through town/SpringIntoSummer Nov. 24 There will be over 80 artists and craft- The Seafood Festival is a $5 entry fee, The St. Mary’s Association and The Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ers set up at historic Viking Village, but children under age 12 are free. which is home to Barnegat Lights’ com- Jersey Shore Running Club present the Location: The Galleria Red Bank mercial fishing fleet. Admission is free. 16th Annual Spring Into Summer 5k and TEDXASBURYPARK CHAOS Parking Lot, 2 Bridge Ave., all proceeds benefit the Monsignor Bul- Date: Saturday, May 18 ma Stadium Fund, which is dedicated to Red Bank ALL PAWS ON BOARD improving the athletic facilities of Mater Time: 7 p.m. Website: redbank.org DOG ADOPTION EVENT Dei Prep and Saint Mary School on the Location: Paramount Theatre, The Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market Date: Saturday, May 18 campus of Saint Mary Parish. In addition 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park offers fresh, locally grown produce Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to the 5k, there is a 1-mile run/walk as Website: from New Jersey’s finest farms and also well as a series of races for kids ages Location: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 4-12 followed by a BBQ. Registration apboardwalk.com/happenings showcases unique crafts and other vendors. The Farmers Market is held in 300 Ocean Ave., for the 5k and 1-mile races is $22 and TEDxAsburyPark is an annual volunteer- the heart of Red Bank’s Arts & Antique Point Pleasant Beach registration for the Kids Races is $12. organized event dedicated to education, District at the historic Galleria Red Website: jekinsons.com Cost increases after May 10. community, innovation, and “ideas Bank. worth spreading.” Each year, a different Jenkinson’s, along with 94.3 The Point BAHR’S FIVE-MILE RUN theme culminates in a stimulating day DOWNTOWN TOMS and 92.7 WOBM, presents this dog Date: Sunday, May 19 adoption event, which proves that while of nonfiction theater. Well over 100 RIVER FARMERS MARKET Time: 9 a.m. businesses, nonprofit leaders, profes- you can’t buy love, you can rescue it. sionals, students from local universities, Date: Every Wednesday until Local rescues and shelters at the event Location: Bahr’s Landing, and sponsors plan, manage and fund Nov. 20 will include: Jersey Shore Animal Center, 2 Bay Ave., Highlands the all-day event. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue, Pitties Website: raceforum.com/bahrs and Pals Rescue, Sammy’s Hope, Rescue Location: Ocean County Parking Ridge, Happy Tails Animal Rescue, Take on a challenging 5-mile run into 8TH ANNUAL RUN WITH Garage Lawn, 28 Hadley Ave., NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Eleventh the Highlands, down by the Navesink THE ROYALS 5K Toms River Township Hour Rescue, S.A.V.E Rescue Shelter, and back. Finish up with a deck party Wizard of Paws Rescue, All Fur One Pet clambake like no other. Entry fee is $35 Date: Saturday, May 18 Website: Time: 10 a.m. Rescue & Adoptions, Jersey Girls Animal for the race, which includes free entry downtowntomsriver.com Rescue, White Knight Animal Rescue, to the clambake party and a T-shirt. Location: Sea Bright Borough The Downtown Toms River Market Shih Tzus & Furbabies Small Breed Dog For those who want to attend just the Hall, 1167 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright returns so come out and support your Rescue, The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane clambake deck party the cost is $22. A Website: runsignup.com/Race/ local NJ farmers and vendors. There Rescue League, Inc., Mount Pleasant 1.5-Mile Run/Walk has been added for NJ/SeaBright/RoyalsRun5K will also be a food truck and smoothie Animal Shelter, Zani’s Furry Friends and those who want to get to the clams and truck on premises for lunch or a quick Cold Nose Warm Heart. The rescue beer quicker. The 8th Annual Royals 5k Classic course bite. Fruits and produce, baked goods, groups will be at the event with dogs of is USATF certified, flat and fast. The gourmet foods, honey, pickles, olives, all ages that are seeking forever homes. race gives runners the opportunity to

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Head to Harpoon Willy’s, 2655 River Road, Corner Bagelry, 233 E Main St., Mansquan, serves up Manasquan, for a delectable meal overlooking the fresh bagels, sandwiches and more Monday through Manasquan River. The menu offers tons for guests to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from choose from and, of course, plenty of fresh seafood. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The establishment is celebrating Frankie’s Bar & Grill, 414 Richmond Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, In addition to the regular menu, Harpoon Willy’s 40 years of serving the Jersey Shore and has two serves up charbroiled steaks and burgers, seafood and much more always features specials for guests to enjoy like the other locations in Wall Township and Belmar. Grab a all day and night daily. Stop in for lunch or dinner and dine in a salad above. The regular menu offers several salads sandwich for lunch and order it on a delicious bagel casual restaurant/saloon with an old-fashioned eclectic and fun to choose from as well as the option to add scallops, like this Turkey and Cheese sandwich piled high on atmosphere. Grab a Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich with fresh shrimp, salmon, tuna, steak or chicken to any salad an egg everything bagel served with macaroni salad chicken breast cooked on the open charcoal grill and served on a chosen. Try out the Duck Salad with pan-seared duck on the side. hard roll with lettuce and tomato, crisp bacon and melted muen- breast, or if you’d prefer, one of the seafood or other ster cheese. Served with coleslaw, a deli pickle and a heaping side options served over harvest mixed greens with brie, of french fries. craisins, fennel, cherry tomato, frizzled onions and honey poppy vinaigrette. TOP DINNER

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PAGE 40 MAY 16, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE very popular. that Duke’s changed concepts, but this sum- will be open daily for lunch and dinner opening “We have entertainment on week- mer he’s hopeful that everyone is now aware. at 11:30 a.m. In addition to the special nights, Dining at ends, Fridays and Saturdays,” he said. “So I think this is the first summer that the restaurant will also feature nightly dinner “We keep our kitchen open later starting people are really going to know me and know specials. Memorial Day, we keep it open until my history a little bit and I think this summer “For the summer we’ll have a bunch of sea- midnight. So we do a happy hour from 2 will be a really good summer in terms of food specials,” shared Chiarella. to 6 p.m. and then we do it again from 10 people finally identifying with what Duke’s Can’t miss menu items? The pizza, of course, DUKE’S p.m. to 12 a.m.” really is as opposed to a barbecue place,” not to mention the burgers too. The change from the initial barbecue expressed Chiarella. “I think the pizza is growing in popularity,” BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS concept ultimately stemmed from it “It’s not barbecue. So I think a lot of said Chiarella. “We sell a lot of burgers too.” NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE being a poor fit in the area with a lack of people still don’t know that, but the majority “But I think pizza is something we sort of interest on the part of clientele. of people in the area are starting to under- made a name for ourselves in Brielle and that Sam Chiarella is no stranger to the restau- “You know what it was with the stand that, which is exciting. It makes me sort of transferred here as well. But then we rant industry or the area as he first opened barbecue, it’s not even that we didn’t optimistic for the summer.” have steaks, we have fresh seafood, a couple Fratello’s in Sea Girt in 1997, which he sold in execute, it’s just that the interest in pasta dishes, pizza, we have a burger section, ‘06, followed by the opening of Rella’s in Brielle barbecue just wasn’t that big and I think MUCH MORE TO THE MENU we have a lot of apps. So the menu’s pretty in 2009, which he sold last summer. In 2017 he people when they really want barbecue In addition to the full dining room and bar, diverse.” opened Duke’s, originally as a barbecue concept are going to just go to a little BYOB Duke’s Tavern & Tap is also home to a small in Point Pleasant Beach, and now Duke’s is gear- place,” explained Chiarella. upstairs deck for outdoor dining. According STOP INTO DUKE’S THIS SUMMER ing up for another summer with a more tavern- “And I think it’s a lot to do with being to Chiarella, it’s a good spot for fireworks Chiarella’s track record of successful eateries style menu and atmosphere. near the water,” he added. “They want on Thursday nights once they start for the from Fratello’s to Rella’s to Duke’s quite simply DUKE’S TAVERN & TAP seafood. But, yeah, we wanted to make summer. speaks for itself. While Rella’s has come and “It went from Duke’s Supper & Spirits, which it — there’s so many seafood places The restaurant offers dining specials each gone, its pizza remains and those who don’t was barbecue, to Duke’s Tavern & Tap,” said where you can get fresh seafood that we day of the week. Monday is Lobster Night want to dine out can enjoy the pizza for take out Chiarella. “And that’s basically what we are, want to have seafood, but we also want starting on Memorial Day, Tuesday is Half- as well. The entire menu will likely be available we’re a tavern and we pride ourselves on being to have something else too.” Price Apps all day and night, Wednesday is this summer on Doordash. food-driven. Food is always good and fresh for Getting off to a slow start during the Game Night, which is trivia and Name that “We’re just a good local spot ... if they want tavern fare.” summer 2017 opening, has not slowed Tune, which is complemented by 2-for-1 bar to come out and grab a drink and grab a good Duke’s serves the same pizza that Chiarella Chiarella down. He admits that last sum- pies and finally Thursday is Prime Rib Night. bite to eat, this is the place to be,” said Chiarella. cranked out for nine years at Rella’s and was mer a lot of people still didn’t really know Beginning the first week of June, Duke’s

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The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce presents the 5th Annual Summer Kickoff during Memorial Day Weekend on Friday, May 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will begin at Klein’s Fish Market & Waterside Cafe, 708 River Road, Belmar at 11:30 a.m. and then move to Fratello’s Restaurant, 810 The Plaza, Sea Girt, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Those riding the trolley will be taken to each loation. Others can stop at any spot during the day. The third stop is at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar, 1600 Rt. 70, Brick, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. and then the day will conclude at The Oasis Pool & Day Club at The Headliner, 1401 Rt. 35, Neptune City, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. The trolley will return all riders back to Klein’s at 5:30 p.m. Trolley tickets may be purchased in advance for $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jsccnj.com.

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NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | MAY 16, 2019 PAGE 47 adult parties you can incorporate Top Golf for an hour and it’s a package and you also get a park package with it as well and there’s four different packages that you can choose from,” said Schwartz. “So there’s a food package, a park package and then you can choose to add Top Golf. The BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS gaming package includes unlimited pool, unlimited NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE non-redemption video games, all of those types of things.” While iPlay America will always provide a fun and could come here and feel that it’s a place for them.” TOP GOLF SWING SUITE family-friendly environment for its’ clientele, there is Schwartz shared that one of the difficulties iPlay After iPlay America was approached by Top Golf nightlife for those ages 21 and over to enjoy as well. America faces as a business is to be able to set an the thought went to where it would be put. That’s With the addition of a Top Golf Swing Suite, there is adult vibe because when people hear iPlay America when the decision was made to eliminate iPlay’s now another reason for the over 21 community to they often think kids. smaller banquet rooms, according to Schwartz. flock to iPlay and enjoy sipping cocktails and swing- “So being able to really build this Top Golf Swing The change seemed to make sense for the ing golf clubs. Suite brand is going to not only elevate the adult ex- business since their focus wasn’t really banquets. NOT JUST FOR THE KIDS perience, but is also going to elevate the restaurant,” “We have the events center, our focus is really After a soft opening in April and a grand opening said Schwartz. on doing large-scale events for companies and early this month, iPlay America announced the The restaurant she referenced is Game Time Bar smaller events, but not banquets,” said Schwartz. launch of their newest venture under the roof of their & Grill at iPlay America. The hope is that people will “We have so much more to offer to a business or indoor Jersey Shore amusement park, which is none begin to think of it more as a place for people to organization than your typical banquet.” other than the Top Golf Swing Suite. come and eat and play as opposed to people just During the renovation a bar was added to the “So, yeah, it’s something that still stays in line thinking it’s a kids place and a restaurant inside iPlay area in which the Top Golf Swing Suite is located with what our mission is, to be a great place for America. to ensure there was a bar within the Top Golf families to come, but we wanted to be a great place According to Schwartz, she feels the benefit of space, shared Schwartz. There is also another bar for people 21 to 35 that don’t have kids or any age iPlay is also the fact that if you do want that experi- that is not too far from the Top Golf space so if the really,” said Jessica Schwartz, VP of Sales and Mar- ence you can get that as well. No matter the age, she bar is really crazy patrons can walk down to the keting. admits that the birthday party goers love laser tag, other or vice versa. “But 21 to 35, that scene where there’s so many playing skeeball and more. The Top Golf and bar areas are also quite sepa- people that live in this area and go to Asbury or go “I guess you’re only as old as you think you are,” rate from the amusement park area, where all the to the shore, and that’s great and they should, but she said, adding that she’s had birthday parties for kids are, which makes the over 21 feel in certain if they’re looking for something different to do, they 70-year-olds in the amusement park at iPlay Amer- areas easier to attain. don’t want to drive there or they’re over in that area ica. Another positive for the Top Golf Swing Suite and it’s getting congested over the summer, they “So I think that’s the nice part about it, like our and iPlay America as a whole is a lack of weather

PAGE 48 MAY 16, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE adult parties you can incorporate Top Golf for an “So yeah it’s something that still stays in line with hour and it’s a package and you also get a park what our mission is, to be a great place for families to package with it as well and there’s four different packages that you can choose from,” said come, but we wanted to be a great place for people Schwartz. “So there’s a food package, a park pack- 21 to 35 that don’t have kids or any age really.” age and then you can choose to add Top Golf. The gaming package includes unlimited pool, unlimited non-redemption video games, all of those types of things.”

After iPlay America was approached by Top Golf the thought went to where it would be put. That’s when the decision was made to eliminate iPlay’s smaller banquet rooms, according to Schwartz. The change seemed to make sense for the business since their focus wasn’t really banquets. “We have the events center, our focus is really on doing large-scale events for companies and smaller events, but not banquets,” said Schwartz. “We have so much more to offer to a business or organization than your typical banquet.” During the renovation a bar was added to the area in which the Top Golf Swing Suite is located dependency. You won’t ever have to worry about a to what she’s most looking forward to with the addi- effective it is also much more time consuming, to ensure there was a bar within the Top Golf party being cancelled because of rain since every- tion of TopGolf. but Livow doesn’t mind. space, shared Schwartz. There is also another bar thing the business has to offer is indoors. BLOCK PARTY 21 AND OVER “So you need someone who’s dedicated and that is not too far from the Top Golf space so if the “And you get the outdoor feel indoors,” shared Every Friday night iPlay America holds a Block really wants to do that,” she added. “And Adam bar is really crazy patrons can walk down to the Schwartz. “If you’re going to go into the park, it has Party, which is for those 21 and over. This is another is top notch with that and he is creative.” other or vice versa. a feeling like you’re outdoors, but you’re indoors. We avenue they really want to build, shared Schwartz. According to a press release from iPlay Amer- The Top Golf and bar areas are also quite sepa- say ‘the Jersey Shore Indoors,’ that’s kind of how we “We’ve struggled a little bit in building that night,” ica about the new executive chef, guests can rate from the amusement park area, where all the are. explained Schwartz. “I think because we didn’t have expect to see updated versions of their favorite kids are, which makes the over 21 feel in certain “And same thing here [Top Golf area]. It’s not something like this [Top Golf] to offer people, but classic dishes on the new gastropub menu at areas easier to attain. dependent on weather for the party giver. Sometimes now that we do to bring that more over here. Game Time Bar & Grill. Another positive for the Top Golf Swing Suite our business gets a little dependent on weather, un- “We have a live DJ every Friday night. We do a The new menu will feature elevated comfort and iPlay America as a whole is a lack of weather fortunately, but it’s really great.” country version once a month where we have Thun- foods made from scratch on-premise, including In the Top Golf Swing Suite there are six unique der 106 come out and there’s a country DJ playing pork belly smoked and cured in-house, freshly bays with game simulators including golf, hockey, country music and stuff like that, ground burgers and flatbreads with house-pre- dodgeball, baseball and football. There is also lounge Line Dancing in City Square. pared dough, the press release also stated. seating, full food and beverage service and much “But the Friday night is when you’re going to get “Over the years, iPlay America has become a more. that all-adult-only experience that you know that destination for entertainment, games, events and You can reserve a bay for up to eight people on there’s going to be no kids allowed, she added. “And fun in New Jersey. With our new menus, we’re your own. Parties of up to 44 people can be booked I think that’s going to be really advantageous to a lot now looking to establish the restaurant and through their Top Golf Swing Suite Reservation Spe- of people’s experience.” Event Center as a true dining destination in the cialist and over 50 people goes up to the Corporate GAME TIME BAR & GRILL area,” said Livow. “New Jersey has a great food Sales Department. Game Time Bar & Grill welcomed a new executive scene, and diners have come to expect quality In addition, Schwartz shared they will offer full chef, Adam Livow, to its team and he is really re- food with an exciting flair, no matter whether rentals for company outings, corporate team build- vamping the entire Game Time menu. they’re stopping at a fast-casual spot for a quick ing or whatever the company wishes to do. It’s a “Everything is prepared from scratch in house,” bite or celebrating at a fine dining restaurant. four-hour time slot available Monday through Friday shared Schwartz. “I mean, the mac and cheese bites, “With the new menu at Game Time Bar & Grill, during the day and then Monday through Thursday at he’s literally making the mac and cheese. Everything we’ll be offering guests quality and delicious ver- night. You can also add Top Golf to any adult party, is freshly prepared. sions of familiar favorites, with a twist. This, cou- which is the most economical way to experience “He’s a really big believer in that. So I can’t be pled with the fact that menu items are available TopGolf with a large group, according to Schwartz. more thankful for that. We have a true executive at a price point that won’t break the bank, makes TopGolf can also be added to any of the team chef. He doesn’t want to take the shortcuts of buying the restaurant itself a draw for a family meal or a building packages in the park. the prepackaged stuff.” friends’ night out.” “I think I’m looking forward to having something to While doing everything from scratch is more cost really elevate our brand,” said Schwartz in response

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