Monmouth Health & Life: September 2018

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LOST & FOUND

Four Monmouth Medical Center bariatric surgery patients enjoy freedom from chronic diseases after losing weight.

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A FELLOWSHIP IN THE ART OF RECONSTRUCTION

A fellowship through Monmouth Medical Center helps oral and maxillofacial surgeons combine surgical prowess with state-of-the-art aesthetic techniques.

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BEST OF MONMOUTH

Who better than you to tell us which restaurants, shops and services are the best of the best in the county? We reveal the winners of this year’s Best of Monmouth poll.

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RE ACHING HIGH Five hardworking Monmouth County teens achieve things that would do any adult proud— and still make it to homeroom on time.

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RECIPE FOR A SHORE THING Take the sound of the ocean, blend in a beachy palette and sprinkle with family love, and you have a delicious retreat.

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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Monmouth County.

Recent reports and statistics, including this surprising skin cancer risk.

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If the mercury rises, don’t sweat it. You’ll be on trend in this end-of-summer look.

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TALK OF THE TOWN

Arts and culture abound in Asbury Park— the epicenter of the Jersey Shore.

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SPIRITS

As the saying (kind of) goes “beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.” And these artful cans are more beautiful than most.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW Tre Pizza in Freehold is a new go-to eatery for Italian cuisine and brews.

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GATHERINGS

See photos from recent events in and around the county.

Ditch those decorating blues and start fresh with a couple of cool cobalt pieces.

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WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR HEALTH THE NUMBER OF AMERICAN ADULTS CONSIDERED overweight or obese has increased substantially in the last two decades. With obesity comes a number of health issues, including the increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

At Monmouth Medical Center, we understand that the struggle with obesity is often complex and can be influenced by physical, environmental, social, economic and psychological factors.

Permanent weight loss requires lifelong changes and commitment. In this issue of Monmouth Health & Life, we introduce you to four members of our community who have had remarkable weight loss success thanks to the comprehensive approach taken by our Bariatric Surgery Program.

In addition to surgeons, Monmouth Medical Center’s weight-loss team includes nutritionists, clinical psychologists and a bariatric coordinator. Additionally, our support groups are designed to help you through your journey, as we provide the highest quality care before, during and after surgery.

Our long-term commitment to your health features a detailed treatment plan, beginning with education and lasting through recovery and post-surgical support. Our surgeons and staff are some of the most experienced in the state, and we have outstanding success rates. Our postsurgical care and support result in an ongoing relationship to promote a successful long-term outcome for each patient.

As president and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center, it is so gratifying to me to know how our programs and services are transforming lives. For us at Monmouth, “Let’s Be Healthy Together” is more than our tag line—it is our mission.

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ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE, right? When Monmouth Health & Life retired the pen-and-paper ballot for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards and implemented an online voting system, we knew the response would be overwhelming. Boy, were we right—we sat back and watched a record number of votes roll in! From the best bakeries and tastiest Thai to the most intense indoor cycling and soothing spas, we knew we could count on you to guide us to the counties’ finest offerings in more than 130 different categories. Turn to page 51 for the results—you’ll find old favorites to celebrate and lots of new places to try.

We admit, however, that simply reading about the freshest produce or the best pizza can hardly do them justice. To get the full effect, you have to experience them for yourself, and so we arranged for you to do so—again. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park for the Best of Monmouth Food Festival Party & Expo, where you can sample a bit of what our Readers’ Choice winners have to offer: food, drink, health, wellness and more!

Speaking of superlatives, this issue is loaded with some of the best clothing and accessories. Guys not yet feeling the autumn chill can look cool in the trendy, end-of-summer pieces featured on page 16. For the ladies, the various shapes and sizes of the earrings on page 22 will complement many an outfit—and mood. Flip to page 18 to see seven fabulous backpacks that will look great on just about anyone, whether you’re a student or a commuter. And now that I mention students, you’ll want to read “Reaching High,” where we spotlight five Monmouth teens who are making the grade inside and out of school. Turn to page 66 to read their stories.

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RAISE YOUR GLASS! You don’t have to travel to a Tuscan winery for the pinot noir of your life.

Wine Spectator has announced the winners of its annual Restaurant Awards, which pay homage to the best-of-the-best wine menus spanning 50 states and 75 countries. Out of the 3,759 honorees on 2018’s list, three are right here in Monmouth County. We think this calls for a toast: Birravino, Red Bank Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, Long Branch Undici Taverna Rustica, Rumson

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Did you know the Jersey Shore was once the top vacation and recreation destination along the East Coast? Historians and authors Rick Geffken and Muriel J. Smith will tell you all about those times and more in their new book on the county’s rich past.

The not-yet-titled piece is due out next year.

Geffken, of Farmingdale, is a longtime newspaper contributor and wrote Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore (above) with George Severini and coauthored The Story of Shrewsbury Revisited, 1965-2015 with Shrewsbury Mayor Donald Burden.

Smith, a Freehold resident and member of the Monmouth County Historical Association, is a regular newspaper contributor and columnist. The book will be a blend of their unique writing styles and fascinating stories.

RIDE IT OUT Ready for the ride of your life? Stretch your legs, strap on your cycling shoes and sign up for the annual Cycle Monmouth, a satellite event of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Cycle for Survival initiative. One hundred percent of the money raised during the event will fund cancer research studies and clinical trials. Since its inception in 2013, Cycle Monmouth has donated more than $233,000 to the cause.

The indoor cycling event takes place Oct. 4 at AB Fitness in Sea Bright. A familiar face, instructor Ginger Whitenack, will lead the challenging (but fun) ride. Not to worry—riders of all skill levels can participate! Find Cycle Monmouth on Facebook for more details.

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KUDOS Let’s Dance We don’t think, we know Cole Mills can dance. The Ocean Township resident was one of eight finalists competing in Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance this season.

Mills, who has taken up football, lacrosse, rugby and surfing, as well as studying theater and dance at Montclair State University, is a national ballroom dancing champion who caught the judges’ eyes for his versatility. When he excelled at a contemporary routine, judge Nigel Lythgoe likened the Latin DanceSport specialist to Dancing with the Stars and World of Dance star Derek Hough.

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Two wheels can be better, faster and cheaper than four. And several Monmouth towns want residents to share in the experience.

Earlier this summer, Keyport launched LimeBike, a dockless bike-sharing program that rents bicycles at an hourly rate ($1 for 30 minutes). You can find your wheels by using the LimeBike app—but it’s likely you’ll spot one to rent on the street. Asbury Park began its own bike-sharing program last year, and Red Bank is developing one too. It’s part of a growing trend as cities across the globe are looking for sustainable means of transportation and ways to ease environmental stress.

One of the goals is to get commuters to ride them to and from the train station. The result: less congestion and healthier citizens.

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Garden Party The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County donates more than 3,000 pounds of produce to area food pantries through the Monmouth County Plant A Row garden program. The initiative, run in conjunction with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, encourages all gardeners to dedicate a row of their produce for local food banks and pantries. This year, the Monmouth green thumbs have grown cucumbers, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, snow peas, radishes and kale in the 2,000-square-foot garden in Freehold.

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State Sen. Anthony Bucco is working hard to pass a law that would designate the Seeing Eye dog as the official pooch of the Garden State. “That’s not a breed,” we can hear you mutt-ering, but doggone if there’s not a certain logic here. The 90-year-old Morristownbased philanthropic organization The Seeing Eye breeds dogs—mostly Labradors and golden retrievers—as service animals for the visually impaired, both locally and internationally.

To become a law, legislation must be passed by the Senate and Assembly and signed by the governor. But considering Jersey officials recently established a state reptile (the bog turtle) and even a state microbe (streptomyces griseus), a celebrated canine would fit right in.

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FUN FACTS

n The stages at Convention

Hall and The Stone Pony have hosted musical greats, including Bruce Springsteen, Duke Ellington, The Rolling Stones, The Who, James Brown and Led Zeppelin. n In 1943, the New York Yankees held spring training in Asbury Park. n Actor Danny DeVito (right) of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was raised in Asbury Park. n In 1934, a ship named the SS Morro Castle caught fire and beached itself off Asbury Park. Before the ship could be hauled away, it was used as a ghoulish city attraction.

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growing population of artistic residents. In particular, it’s welcomed the LGBTQ community—the annual Jersey Gay Pride parade draws thousands to the city, and Garden State Equality’s headquarters is on Main Street.

Its history was also one of culture and innovation. James Bradley, a New York City native, founded Asbury Park in 1871, naming it for Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Bradley’s plan was to develop the location into a residential resort. By 1874 it was incorporated as a borough with a cutting-edge infrastructure that included the boardwalk with pavilions; electric and trolley systems; an artesian well; planned parks and churches; and an oceanfront business district.

Much of the original plan has since been upgraded, including the education system. There are five schools in the city: three elementary schools, one middle school and Asbury Park High School.

DINING Asbury Park has a variety of options: Brando’s Citi Cucina, an authentic Italian restaurant; Barrio Costero, a purveyor of modern Mexican cuisine; and Pascal & Sabine, a European-style eatery specializing in French comfort food. Casual options include Talula’s, a pizzeria and community hub; MOGO Korean fusion tacos; and Langosta Lounge, a beachfront restaurant. Need a drink? Check out Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten—it’s modeled after an old German beer hall.

LOCALS LOVE

n Attending free bonfires

on the beach every Friday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. during the summer. n Watching Indie movies at The ShowRoom Cinema. n Walking along the boardwalk and trying all the different restaurants and nightlife spots.

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Approximately $36,512, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

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“GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK” IS MORE THAN A Bruce Springsteen album title—it’s a welcome to the city that was named “America’s Coolest Small Town” in 2017

by Budget Travel magazine and the second-best beach destination in the U.S. in 2018 by Money magazine.

With a mile-long beach, an iconic boardwalk, unique boutiques, eclectic waterfront restaurants, the newly restored Paramount Theatre and Convention Hall, Asbury Park has distanced itself from the Springsteen song “My City of Ruins” that was written to help promote the revitalization of the town.

That revitalization is evident in the restaurants and stores that line Cookman Avenue and projects such as The Asbury hotel, which was named the “Best New Hotel” in the country

by USA TODAY in 2017. Developer iStar has pledged to invest more than $1 billion in the city over the next decade.

Today, Asbury Park is diverse and progressive with a

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The percentage of African-American women who said that they have never used sunscreen. Meanwhile, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 91,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year.

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AESTHETIC DENTISTRY AND DIGITAL PROCEDURES

ANTHONY SALLUSTIO, D.D.S.

1300 Allenhurst Ave., Ocean, NJ 07712 732.531.4046 | drasallustio.com “YOU DESERVE A SPECIALIST,� says Dr. Sallustio, when it comes to enhancing your smile. Known for his excellence in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial prosthetics, Dr. Sallustio merges his unique combination of skills with digital impression technology to create esthetic, comfortable, and functional results. With a focus on implants, crowns, bridges, and porcelain veneers, Dr. Sallustio helps patients regain confidence in their smile. Patients appreciate the support by a well-trained, dedicated staff and in house lab technicians. Dr. Sallustio also provides life changing treatment including same-day Allon-4 implants and bridges, and prosthetics for oral and facial cancer, trauma, and congenital defects.

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AESTHETICS & WELLNESS THOMAS THEOCHARIDES, M.D. BEGINNINGS AESTHETIC & WELLNESS

804 W. Park Ave., Bldg. A., Ocean, NJ 07712 3469 Route 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731 877.9EZ.BEAUTY (877.939.2328) beginningsaal.com BEGINNINGS AESTHETIC & WELLNESS will help you achieve a more beautiful you, inside and out. Dr. Theocharides can guide patients on many levels of well-being from proper nutrition to spirituality because true health starts from the inside. “What we put into our bodies affects not only how we feel, but also how we look and think, and impacts our short- and long-term health,” he says. “Our genetic predispositions can be influenced by our food choices.” Beginnings Aesthetic & Wellness was among the first to introduce ThermiVa®, a non-surgical procedure improving sexual satisfaction, bladder control and vaginal dryness. Dr. Theocharides specializes in non-surgical facial and vaginal rejuvenation. “A youthful face has fullness; restoring this can take you back 10 years. With longer-lasting fillers like Sculptra® and Bellafill®, the benefits can last for years.”

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ORTHODONTICS

CAMPI AND MORRISON ORTHODONTICS

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49 Branch Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701 | 732.741.2042 | campimorrisonortho.com NO MORE MESSY IMPRESSIONS, patients who are treated like family and the most advanced orthodontic techniques. What more could anyone want in an orthodontist? Dr. Greg Campi and Dr. Jennifer Morrison offer patients of all ages—even adults—treatment solutions from traditional orthodontic options to progressive technology, including the clear Invisalign® system, 3D digital imaging and self-ligating brackets.

Drs. Campi and Morrison also screen for airway, myofunctional and sleep issues, and they frequently team up with other medical professionals to address facial growth concerns and other health issues at an early age. Meet some of the friendliest faces of orthodontics by scheduling a complimentary consultation.

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CATERING

CHEF COVAS CATERING

12 Fourth Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740 732.673.4070 | chefcovascatering.com CHEF COVAS CATERING is like no other catering company you’ve come across thanks to its talented and fiercely creative owner, Lauren (Covas) Van Liew. Since opening the company in 2012, she’s gained a solid reputation as a full-service gourmet caterer that works with any budget, from casual to elaborate affairs, weddings and corporate events of all sizes.

Working hand-in-hand with clients, she makes sure all the essentials are place, from menu to staff, tabletop rentals, floral designs and more.

Lauren’s notoriously quick witted personality and knack for knocking out a challenge in the kitchen even helped her win the title of Chopped Champion on one of Food Network’s number #1 TV shows, “Chopped.” Chef Covas Catering does whatever it takes to make sure your event will be memorable and one-of-akind—down to every last detail.

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HAIR COLOR GERBER SALON

100 West Front St., Keyport, NJ 07735 | 732.888.7575 | gerbersalon.com WHEN YOU ARE THIS PASSIONATE about what you do, every ounce of focus and energy goes towards breaking

free from the ordinary to achieve the extraordinary. At Gerber Salon, we’re addicted to beautiful hair color—it’s our calling. We’ve assembled a team of collaborative artists who share the same level of passion and who demand of themselves to be the very best at their craft. What we’ve achieved speaks for itself. Our work is recognized internationally in industry publications, our clients love the experience at our salon and our atmosphere of relaxed excellence. Our colorists are highly sought after educators and we travel to salons around the country sharing our inspiration and philosophy that excellence in hair coloring takes a thoughtful, disciplined approach.

Our mission is to create a space in our clients’ lives where they can come and experience the warmest hospitality unlike anywhere else, and where their individual beauty is enriched and celebrated!

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INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS GROUP

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IF YOU’RE TIRED OF RUNNING from doctor to doctor trying to identify the cause of your pain or condition, there’s a better way. By working with integrative medicine as well as functional medicine physicians at the Integrated Wellness Group, your whole body, mind and spirit will be fully evaluated to uncover the true underlying root cause of your disease or symptoms. IWG’s comprehensive practice has expanded since founders Dr. Nick Carruthers and Dr. Nicole Rivera opened five years ago. IWG’s cutting edge programs span from functional neurology for brain health, tests and diagnostics to determine fertility issues, pregnancy and birth consultations to holistic pediatric care. IWG is ready to set the standard of how healthcare should be approached whether your condition is simple or complex. Visit IWG and meet the progressive team behind the evolution of healthcare. “We are in this to make a difference!” Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole.

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INSURANCE

GREGORY WRIGHT, Owner | JOHN B. WRIGHT INSURANCE 64 Union Ave., Manasquan, NJ 08736 | 732.223.6611 • 386 Route 9, Waretown, NJ 08758 | 609.693.5600 • johnbwright.com INSPIRED BY THE SUCCESS OF HIS FATHER, Gregory Wright’s goal was to buy the agency his parents began. “Back then things were not all about the numbers. They were about relationships,” says Wright, who’s goal became a reality in 1999. “My parents made their marks by helping others.” The philosophy that insurance is about helping people, not about collecting premiums on expensive policies, runs deep today in Wright’s agency. “My agency comes together in the event of a storm or major catastrophe and we help as many people as possible,” he says, adding that his agency specializes in insuring industries that not every agent understands. “Rather than offering quotes, we offer expert advice on risk avoidance, reduction and transfer helping our clients save money, time and frustrating insurance experiences.”

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TODAY’S BUTCHER SHOP

STEWART GOLDSTEIN, Owner | MONMOUTH MEATS

112 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ 07701 | 732.741.5292 | monmouthmeats.com MONMOUTH MEATS, owned by Stewart Goldstein, is Jersey Shore’s hot spot for prime and choice meats that are undisputedly a cut above the rest. “If my customer is particular, I’m twice as particular in what I sell,” says Goldstein, also known as the Mayor of Meatbook, a Facebook group of meat enthusiasts. “It’s simple,” he says. “I sell good stuff.” Repeat customers flock to Stewart for his burger blends, impressive bone-in ribeye Tomahawk Steak, American Wagyu Beef and Japanese Kobe A-5 NY Strip, among other meats which are also featured on the popular lunch menu and catering packages. Stewart says he’s fortunate to have trained with the best butchers in the business, “I learned from the old timers, like my dad, who knew their meat.”

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CUSTOM STONE

JIM WINGARD AND KEVIN GANNON, Owners N.J. GRAVEL & SAND COMPANY 1661 Hwy 34 S., Wall, NJ 07719 | 732.938.5252 | njgravelsand.com WHAT STARTED OUT IN 1936 as a sand and gravel business has now grown over the years into New Jersey’s premier supplier of decorative stone, topsoil, mulch and a complete line of landscape supplies. “Our custom stone cutting operation on premises allows us to create that special hearth, mantel or countertop of your dreams,” says Kevin Gannon of N.J. Gravel & Sand. “We also have a large selection of flagstone, veneer stone, wall stone and boulders.” New Jersey Gravel & Sand is also an authorized dealer of Unilock and Nicolock Pavers. To see the true beauty of what gravel and sand can do for your property, come see N.J. Gravel & Sand’s state-of-the-art displays of everything from limestone, bluestone, marble, granite, sandstone, quartzite, slate, travertine and more.

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NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION SOTIRIS & THEODORA SERGIOU NICHOLAS POOLS

1820 Lakewood Rd. Rt. 9 Toms River, NJ 08755 732.505.0404 | nicholaspools.com “POOLS HELP GATHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS to celebrate special occasions

because it’s the heart of the backyard,” says Sotiris Sergiou of Nicholas Pools.

“It’s important to love your home,” adds Theodora Sergiou. “We build our customer’s dreams so they can create memories,” The husband-and-wife team purchased the business from Theodora’s parents, Nicholas and Flora Christofi, when they retired 14 years ago. Celebrating over 40 years in business, they’ve built over 4,000 swimming pools in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Nicholas Pools has grown into Monmouth County’s largest backyard retailer specializing in vinyl liner in-ground swimming pools, restoration, liner replacements, hot tubs, maintenance and service. The company has received The International Award of Excellence by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals for pool designs and quality of construction. Theodora has won Professional Women in Construction and Top Leading Woman Entrepreneur awards.

Nicholas Pools designs the perfect tropical paradise for your backyard.

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PLASTIC SURGERY PETER T. HETZLER, M.D., FACS

200 White Rd., Suite 211, Little Silver, NJ 07739 732.219.0447 | drpeterhetzler.com FOR DR. PETER HETZLER, plastic surgery is more than a nip and tuck. His practice handles highly complex reconstructive and equally challenging cosmetic surgeries. Not only is Dr. Hetzler exceptionally sensitive to every patient’s concerns, but also his dedicated staff goes beyond expectations during pre- and post- operative phases. Dr. Hetzler, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, has a distinguished surgical background along with his well-known expertise in breast reconstruction. As Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center, Dr. Hetzler sets the standard for quality plastic and reconstructive services. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Hetzler continues to offer first class care to men and women including skin cancer treatment, abdominoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, breast reduction and body contouring.

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PET RESORTS

PURR’N POOCH PET RESORTS 86 Gilbert St. W., Tinton Falls, NJ 07701 | 732.842.4949 • 2424 Highway 35, Wall Township, NJ 08736 | 732.528.8100 purrnpooch.com | pet-shield.com | purrnpoochfoundation.org DICK PALAZZO OWNER of Purr’n Pooch Pet Resort has taken his passion for animals and built a safe, secure and stimulating haven for

your pet’s housing and daycare needs. Purr’n Pooch, the first of its kind, has been family-operated for almost 50 years. It also offers award-winning boarding, grooming and training services. Dick’s years of experience inspired him to invent the Purr’n Pooch Pet Shield, a multipurpose, lightweight training tool for home and professional use. Dick is also on the Board of Directors for the Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals, created by daughters Koren Spadavecchia and Betsy Dudick. The Foundation honors Dick and his wife Mary’s animal rescue work by fundraising and awarding grants to animal rescue and rehabilitation centers throughout the United States.

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CUSTOM HOME BUILDING RICHARD F. HALL, Owner RICHARD F. HALL CUSTOM HOMES, LLC

400 Union Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730 732.223.1211 | richardfhallcustomhomes.com EVER SINCE HE WAS TEN YEARS OLD, Richard Hall wanted to build the largest and best homes on the Jersey Shore. After graduating from high school and starting his own business, he’s done just that. Today, Richard F. Hall Custom Homes is known as the highest quality builder in Jersey Shore’s waterfront area. “I’m most proud of our customer satisfaction, with over 120 highly customized homes we’ve built,” says Hall. “I have a relentless desire to give our customers the highest quality workmanship, service and satisfaction which can only be achieved with over 40 years of experience.” The company has expanded into new offices at 400 Union Avenue in Brielle. “Feel free to stop by our office,” adds Hall. “Let us earn your trust to become your builder of choice.”

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BEAUTY

YANNI ERBELI WISTERIA 67 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ 07701 | 732.268.7465 | yewsupersalon.com YANNI ERBELI OF YANNI ERBELI SALON AND ROSEMARY PANICALI OF WISTERIA have partnered to create a one-stop-shop for clients seeking Red Bank’s highest-quality hair and beauty services and products, including exclusive fragrances. Combining both Yanni and Rosemary’s prestigious Manhattan backgrounds and extensive training with industry icons, they’ve created a collaborative space offering clients a highly elevated level of service and talent. Yanni specializes in cutting and styling and staffs the salon with extraordinarily talented colorists. Rosemary and her aestheticians at Wisteria handle facial, brow and eyelash services to cosmetics, fashion accessories and much more. Clients will enjoy earning points for services and products resulting in rewards throughout the salon and retail space. To look your best in every way, put yourself in the hands of true professionals with exceptional experience to address your personal beauty needs.

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FAMILY LAW

TANYA L. FREEMAN, ESQ. WEINER LAW GROUP LLP 331 Newman Springs Rd., Bldg. 1, Suite 136, Red Bank, NJ 07701 | 732.402.0044 | tanyafreemanesq.com TANYA L. FREEMAN IS A PARTNER and Co-Chair of the Family Law Department at Weiner Law Group LLP. She maintains offices in Red Bank,

Parsippany and Jersey City. Tanya is an accomplished attorney who provides legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. Prior to the practice of law, Tanya spent fifteen years in key roles leading audit teams in the banking and insurance industries. Tanya’s extensive corporate background enhances her ability to effectively represent clients with high net worth cases involving significant assets, as well as cases concerning owners of closely held businesses. Tanya has represented clients in cases involving corporate executives, professional athletes, television personalities, and other high-profile celebrities. “Family law is a perfect combination of my financial, legal, and negotiation skills,” says Ms. Freeman.

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ART IN AESTHETIC SURGERY SCOTT A. SPIRO, M.D. SPIRO PLASTIC SURGERY

101 Old Short Hills Rd., Suite 510, West Orange, NJ 07052 973.736.5907 | drspiro.com DR. SPIRO IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE the latest micro-needling platform to complement his practice’s aesthetic skincare center. After extensive research and due diligence investigating the new technology, “I am the first to volunteer,” he notes. Patients respect his tough choices because they know they are getting the very best. The results must pass Dr. Spiro’s discerning eye and vision for the outcome, traits he gained as a noted artist before beginning his 20+ year career in aesthetic surgery.

This past July, Dr. Spiro welcomed new associate, Dr. Alexis L. Parcells, to his ever-growing practice. Dr. Parcells offers feminine health rejuvenation and laser services along with expertise in breast and skin cancer reconstruction, and cosmetic breast and body surgery. Dr. Spiro remains dedicated to specializing in breast cancer reconstruction as well as breast and body contouring and facial aesthetics with a passion for artistry. He considers every patient and every case an opportunity to create something magical.

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LOST & FOUND FOUR MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS ENJOY FREEDOM FROM CHRONIC DISEASES AFTER LOSING WEIGHT.

FOR MANY, WEIGHT LOSS IS NOT JUST A means to look good at a reunion or fit into a favorite pair of jeans. For the nearly one in four New Jerseyans who are obese, it is a matter of life or death.

Obesity is influenced by physical, environmental, social, economic and psychological factors and puts people at high risk for serious conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, joint damage and even certain cancers. To address this complexity, Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) created the New Jersey Bariatric & Metabolic Institute and Weight Loss Surgery Center, where a team of experienced medical experts offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss.

Because weight loss is a journey, not a destination, the teams at MMC include nutritionists, clinical psychologists and bariatric coordinators. They also run support groups to emotionally assist patients. Thanks to this comprehensive approach, MMC has been the site of life changing procedures that not only helped countless patients look and feel better, but helped them live longer, happier, less complicated lives.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER OR FOR A SCHEDULE OF NEW PATIENT LECTURES, CALL 888.724.7123.

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LYNNETTE AND MICHAEL MARTIN » Lynnette and Michael Martin of Middletown knew that getting healthy again would be an uphill battle, but with the help of weightloss surgery, they faced the challenge together.

When the couple married nearly 30 years ago, Lynnette, an administrative coordinator for a local engineering firm, weighed 100 pounds. But after having two children, the life of a busy working parent often meant eating on the go and little time for exercise.

By 2017, Lynnette, now age 54, was 5’1” and weighed 262 pounds with a body mass index (BMI) of 48. She suffered from sleep apnea and hypertension. Lynnette’s 6-foot-tall husband Michael, now age 51 and working in telecommunications, weighed 420 pounds with a BMI of 57. He also had sleep apnea.

In addition to the obesity-related medical conditions, the extra pounds interfered with the Martins’ lifestyle. The couple enjoyed traveling with their two children—Jessica, 23, and Michael, 21—but they were having an increasingly difficult time keeping up with them. “We do an annual pilgrimage to Disney, and on our last two trips I had to rent a Rascal (mobility scooter),” Lynnette says. “It was the only way I could get around. I felt awful, so it was time to say this can’t continue. Michael and I were both at the point where we saw all the limitations of the weight gain.”

The Martins began to research weightloss surgery, and in January 2017, they attended one of MMC’s new patient lectures, where they met Frank J. Borao, M.D. Dr. Borao is board certified and fellowship trained and has been the director of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at MMC since 2001. “We see patients coming in who are morbidly obese with diabetes and high blood pressure, taking multiple medications and having issues with vision and losing sensation in their extremities,” says Dr. Borao.

“By performing a procedure that can remedy these issues, we can change their lives Frank J. Borao, M.D.

and give them more longevity. Most patients live 15 to 20 years longer.”

“When we met Dr. Borao, we immediately felt at ease,” Michael recalls. “He embraced us as a couple. Dr. Borao is very thorough and patient. We felt very informed and well prepared for our surgeries.”

Dr. Borao was frank with the Martins, particularly with Michael. “Dr. Borao said to me, ‘how many 425-pound 65-year-old men do you see walking around?’ And that clicked.”

In July 2017, Lynnette underwent sleeve gastrectomy, a procedure that creates a vertical “sleeve” of the stomach that is about the size of a banana. The rest of the stomach is removed. Three months after surgery, Lynnette had lost 50 pounds and her BMI was reduced to 40.

Two weeks after his wife’s surgery, Michael’s sleeve gastrectomy was performed.

At his three-month follow-up visit, his weight was down by 85 pounds.

The surgeries were done laparoscopically through four puncture holes the size of mosquito bites and a one-inch incision.

The surgery typically requires an overnight hospital stay, and patients are expected to be totally back to their normal routines in about four weeks.

To date, Michael has lost 125 pounds and Lynnette lost 77 pounds. “We lost a combined weight of more than 200

pounds—that’s like losing a whole other large person!” Michael says.

Dr. Borao says every patient at the MMC Bariatric & Metabolic Institute and Weight Loss Surgery Center is treated like family and they only make recommendations they would to their own families. “When a patient first comes to see us, we spend quite a bit of time going over the actual problem and looking at the best option to maximize a good outcome,” Dr. Borao says.

“This is not just a one-time encounter [with the patient] and then the operation. It’s a multi-disciplinary approach. Many members of this team are going to be a part of the patient’s care—the operating room team, the floor nurses and ancillary services. Over the years, we’ve established an excellent team at MMC.” Weight-loss work continues for the Martins. They have flipped the script on how they approach food, from living to eat to eating to live. They also continue follow-up visits with their medical team, attend support groups and meet with nutritionists to ensure their long-term success.

“Doing this surgery together was lifesaving,” Michael says. “Doors are opening to things we were restricted from doing for 20 years. I feel like I am getting to be the person that’s always been inside me.” continued

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« LUANNE TRPISOVSKY About two years ago, Middletown grandmother and hairstylist Luanne Trpisovsky was taking medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. She had been suffering from lupus since 2011 and battled breast cancer in 2015.

At 62, Luanne was 5 foot tall, weighed 221 pounds, and her BMI was 43.

“I finished my last radiation treatment for breast cancer in June 2016, and decided I wanted to change my life,” she says. “I was tired of being fat and unhealthy.”

Trpisovsky’s best friend had weight-loss surgery, and she was inspired to explore that option for herself. She attended a new patient lecture at MMC and met Steven J. Binenbaum, M.D. “Dr. Binenbaum was fantastic,” she recalls.

“He discussed my lupus and told me that gastric bypass was the better weight-loss surgery option for me because of that illness.”

“The bariatric weight loss surgery [a patient] will end up with can be a difficult decision,” Dr. Binenbaum says. “Patients can expect total honesty from me on what I think is the best option. We discuss, come to an agreement and get on the same page about what option will give the patient a prolonged life.”

Dr. Binenbaum is board certified and fellowship trained. He started his career with MMC during his general surgery residency in 2007.

Here, he went on to serve as chief surgical resident and earn the Dr. Cyril S. Arvanitis Memorial Award, given to the surgical resident who epitomizes the important virtues of dependability, efficiency and promptness in the conduct of his work.

Gastric bypass surgery reduces the stomach’s functional volume and response to food, dividing it into a smaller, upper pouch and a larger, lower portion. Both sections are then connected to the small intestine.

One year and 100 pounds after her surgery, Trpisovsky no longer needs to take any medication related to high blood pressure and cholesterol. What’s more is that her lupus is in remission. Now, Trpisovsky is working to maintain her weight loss. “I eat everything in moderation—cottage cheese, yogurt and protein shakes—and I make sure I take my vitamins,” she says.

Trpisovsky is enjoying life with her husband, Charles, and their children and says she wishes she had the surgery Steven J. Binenbaum, M.D. sooner.

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PHILLIP TSAMBAZIS » At 53 years old and weighing 336 pounds, Phillip Tsambazis of Toms River was facing a health crisis. The 6-foot-1 father of three adult sons suffered from sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation (AFib) and edema in his legs. He was on multiple blood pressure pharmaceuticals and a high dosage of cholesterol medication. Tsambazis also worked a high-pressure job as a supervisory officer with the Department of Homeland Security. Tsambazis’ cardiologist, pulmonologist and primary care physician all were concerned that if he didn’t lose weight, the outcome could be fatal. His doctors advised that he explore bariatric surgery and recommended he meet with surgeon Steven J. Binenbaum, M.D. “The circumstances were so difficult to comprehend,” Tsambazis says. “Right up until the surgery, I couldn’t believe I was actually going to do it. I was afraid I’d never wake up and was very concerned about my parents and children if something went wrong during surgery.”

Tsambazis took comfort in Dr. Binenbaum’s care. “He was phenomenal,” says Tsambazis. “Dr. Binenbaum has the best bedside manner and goes the extra yard to make sure everything was explained to me properly. I trusted him so much that I came back to have him fix my hernia. The staff at MMC was outstanding. It is the most courteous, kindest and professional staff on the planet.”

Not only did Tsambazis survive, he is now thriving. After the surgery, Tsambazis lost 130 pounds and hasn’t been at his current weight since he was in high school in 1979. And his health has significantly improved. Tsambazis no longer has sleep apnea, COPD or edema and was able to come off of his prescription medications.

“The most rewarding part [of what I do] is that I get to have an immediate impact on someone’s disease,” Dr. Binenbaum says. “I get to see patients getting better right in front of my eyes instead of continuing to treat them on a chronic basis with medication. Patients walk out of the hospital not needing their medication and that is the biggest reward.”

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A FELLOWSHIP IN THE ART OF

RECONSTRUCTION AN EXCLUSIVE FELLOWSHIP THROUGH MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER HELPS ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS COMBINE SURGICAL PROWESS WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART AESTHETIC TECHNIQUES. LIKE MODERN DAY RENAISSANCE MEN and women, surgeons have to be fluent in both the art and the science of their practice. That is why Manolis Manolakakis, M.D., developed an innovative cosmetic fellowship to train oral and maxillofacial surgeons to take a multidisciplinary approach to maximize patient results.

Ten years ago, Dr. Manolakakis had the drive and foresight to follow up his oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) training with a cosmetic surgery fellowship. Dr. Manolakakis feels the experience truly helped him to fully develop his skills in this area of expertise.

Today, he is presenting this same opportunity to others as director of the Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Monmouth Medical Center (MMC).

“We in the OMS specialty are experts in everything from the neck up, and more than capable of reconstructive facial surgery,” Dr. Manolakakis says. “We are attuned to the aesthetic components. We have to be.

Nobody wants unnecessary scarring and nobody wants to look like they’ve been put back together. That’s a big reason I added a cosmetic surgery fellowship to my training— to take these skills to the next level. I want to be able to combine surgical prowess with state-of-the-art aesthetic techniques for the very best outcomes in reconstructive and elective facial surgery.”

The Facial Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at MMC emphasizes all aspects of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery within Dr. Manolakakis’ successful private practice.

Over a 12-month period, fellows receive highly focused, graduated responsibility in all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery. This prestigious fellowship is

Dr. Manolis Manolakakis, right, and Dr. Jeremy May.

one of the only two CODA accredited oral and maxillofacial clinical cosmetic fellowships in the country, so it is in high demand. Dr. Manolakakis reports that he has applicants from all over the world for this incredible opportunity.

“The fellowship provides advanced training as a facial specialist in aesthetics and surgery,” Dr. Manolakakis says. “It is designed to give the applicant broad exposure and experience in the full range of facial cosmetic surgery, such as reconstructive surgery, including facial trauma, jaw surgery and cleft lip/palate correction. Non-surgical options include injectables, various lasers and medical skin care.”

Jeremy May, M.D., who completed a maxillofacial residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, was the first fellow and com-

pleted the program on June 28. “I feel extraordinarily privileged to train with Dr. Manolakakis,” he says of his experience. “I gained extensive hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies in Botox, fillers, lasers and facial cosmetic surgery, including facelifts, eyelid rejuvenation, rhinoplasty and other procedures. In my eyes, this is easily the most exciting new facial cosmetic fellowship opportunity in the country across specialties.”

Dr. Manolakakis has more than a decade of experience in academic, clinical and private practice setting. In 2006, he founded Advanced Facial Surgery, a private practice in Shrewsbury. He is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery.

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Who better than you to tell us which restaurants, shops and services are the best of the best in Monmouth County? We counted more than 8,000 votes—a record high—that determined the results of our Best of Monmouth guide, where we reveal the winners in more than 130 categories. Congrats to all!

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1 Sweet!

702 10th Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.com

2 Tinton Falls Pastry Chef 4057 Asbury Ave. Tinton Falls 732.922.8111 pastrychefnj.com

3 Papa Ganache 106 Main St. Matawan 732.217.1750 papaganache.com

2 Toast 516 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.776.5900 toastasburypark.com

3 Ragin’ Cajun 1102 Rte. 35 Belmar 732.280.6828 ragincajunnj.com

45 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.224.1234 toastredbank.com

CANDY

3 Turning Point Multiple locations theturningpoint.biz 3 Cardinal Provisions 513 Bangs Ave. Asbury Park 732.898.7194 crdnal.com

BURGER

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1 Barnacle Bill’s 1 1st St. Rumson 732.747.8396 barnaclebillsrumson.com 2 Kazia Rae’s 49 Carr Ave. Keansburg 732.344.6126 kaziaraes.online 3 Main Street Bar & Grill 735 Rte. 35 Ocean 732.775.7131 mainstreetbarandgrillnj. com

BUTCHER

1 Drew’s Market 2263, 2407 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.974.9399 drewsmarket.com 2 Monmouth Meats 112 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.741.5292 monmouthmeats.com 3 Sabatos 113 Leonardville Rd. Belford 732.787.9119 sabatosprimemeats.com

BAGELS

1 Bagel Masters 661 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.224.0333 bagelmasters.com 2 Hot Bagels 368 Broad St. Red Bank 732.842.1397 hotbagelsredbank.com 3 Hole Lot of Bagels 1171 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.706.9300

BARBECUE

1 Local Smoke 719 Rte. 35 Neptune City 732.455.8888

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244 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.741.2333 localsmokebbq.com

1825 Rte. 35 Wall 732.359.8544 meemoms.com

3 Pop’s Butcher Shop 175 Monmouth Rd., Ste. 7 West Long Branch 732.571.7677 popsbutchershop.com

2 Jersey Shore BBQ 811 Belmar Plz. Belmar 732.894.9009 jerseyshorebbq.com

2 Turning Point Multiple locations theturningpoint.biz

BYO RESTAURANT

3 Surf 132 E. River Rd. Rumson 732.530.6590 surfrestaurants.com

BREAKFAST

1 Inbetween Café 56 English Plz. Red Bank 732.741.9684 2 Meemom’s 1383 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.856.9499

3 Seed to Sprout Multiple locations seedtosproutnj.com

1 Via45 45 Broad St. Red Bank 732.450.9945 via45.com

3 Hudson Café 25 1st Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.2300 thehudsoncafe.com

2 Drew’s Bayshore Bistro 25 Church St. Keyport 732.739.9219 drewsbayshorebistro.com

BRUNCH

2 Belford Bistro 870 Main St. Belford 732.495.8151 belfordbistro.com

1 Seed to Sprout Multiple locations seedtosproutnj.com

1 Sweet!

702 10th Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.com 2 Chocolate Works 36 Broad St. Red Bank 732.383.5915 chocolateworks.com 3 Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe 1100 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.796.0115 suzisweetshoppe.com 3 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com

CANNOLI

1 Sweet!

702 10th Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.com 2 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 3 Del Ponte’s 600 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.869.1111 delpontesbakerybb.com

CATERER

1 Chef Covas Catering 12 Fourth Ave. Long Branch 732.673.4070 chefcovascatering.com 2 Drew’s Market 2263, 2407 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.974.9399 drewsmarket.com 3 Christopher’s Kitchen 165 Amboy Rd. Morganville 732.491.3399 cateringservicenj.com

CHEESE SHOP

1 The Cheese Cave 14 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.842.0796 thecheesecave.co 2 Sickles Market 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com 3 ShopRite Multiple locations shoprite.com

SWEET!; JAMIAN’S

The mother-daughter team of Lena and Cali Lowe has been making great cakes, cupcakes and chocolate since 2010 in this award-winning bakeshop. Small in size, but big in flavors, Sweet! specializes in custom baked goods for everything from weddings and baby showers to corporate events. Try the marshmallow-stuffed pretzels dipped in chocolate or the sea-salt caramel cupcake jar.

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2 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe 1100 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.796.0115 suzisweetshoppe.com 3 Third Avenue Chocolate Shoppe 97 Main St. Manasquan 732.528.0006

2 Beach Haus Brewery 801 Main St. Belmar 732.202.7782 beachhausbeer.com

2 New Monmouth Diner 1887 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.671.1316 newmonmouthdiner.com

2 Jonnie G’s Ocean Township 732.531.5321 jonnie-g.com

2 Asbury Park Brewery 810 Sewall Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.5571 asburyparkbrewery.com

3 Americana 1160 Rte. 35 Shrewsbury 732.542.1658 americanadiner.net

3 Pour House 640 Shrewsbury Ave. Tinton Falls 732.842.4337 pourhouserestaurant.com

3 Little Dog Brewery 141 Steiner Ave. Neptune City 732.361.3555 littledogbrewing.com

3 Red Bank Diner 179 Broad St. Red Bank 732.741.4791 redbankdiner.com

COOKIES

3 Kane Brewing Company 1750 Bloomsbury Ave. Ocean Township 732.922.8600 kanebrewing.com

DONUTS

1 Good Karma Café 17 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.8344 goodkarmacafenj.com

1 Sweet!

702 10th Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.com

CUPCAKES

FOOD TRUCK

1 The Cinnamon Snail 862.246.6431 cinnamonsnail.com 2 Johnny’s Pork Roll and Coffee Truck 732.772.9876 johnnyporkroll.com

1 Main Street Donuts 705 Main St. Belmar 732.681.2100 mainstdonuts.com 2 Duck Donuts 1275 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.671.3825 duckdonuts.com

3 Matt’s Farm Market & Garden Center 1740 Rte. 71 Belmar 732.449.5600 mattsfarmmarket.com

3 Empanada Guy 568 Park Ave. Freehold 732.333.0082 empanadaguy.com

FRENCH RESTAURANT

1118 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.7535 thirdavenuechocolate shoppe.com

2 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com

1 Sweet!

702 10th Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.com

COFFEEHOUSE

3 Cravings 310 Main St. Allenhurst 732.531.7122 cravings-gourmetdesserts.business.site

2 Cupcake Magician 54 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.530.5700 cupcakemagicianonline. com

3 Broad St. Dough Co. 2005 Rte. 35 Oakhurst 732.531.1401 broadstreetdoughco.com

2 The French Market 114 E. River Rd. Rumson 732.530.1692 thefrenchmarketnj.com

3 Sugarush 37 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.414.9044 experiencesugarush.com

FARMERS MARKET

CRAFT BEER

1 Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market W. Front St. & Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.530.7300 thegalleriaredbank.com

GELATO

1 Rook Multiple locations rookcoffee.com

2 Water Witch Coffee 67 Waterwitch Ave. Highlands 732.204.2468 waterwitchcoffee.com 3 Café Volan 510 Bangs Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3399 cafevolan.com

1 Maloney’s Pub & Grill 119 Main St. Matawan 732.583.4040 maloneyspubnj.com 1 Carton Brewing 6 E. Washington Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.654.2337 cartonbrewing.com

DINER

1 JB’s Diner 1320 Rte. 33 Farmingdale 732.256.9474 jbsdiner.com

R E S TA U R A N T S

COMFORT FOOD

1 Sweet!

702 10th Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.com

FOOD

CHOCOLATE

1 Pascal & Sabine 601 Bangs Ave. Asbury Park 732.774.3395 pascalandsabine.com

2 Delicious Orchards 320 Rte. 24 Colts Neck 732.462.1989 deliciousorchardsnj.com

1 Café 360 34 E. Main St. Freehold 732.294.4722 mycafe360.com 2 Whipped 6 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.0076 whippedcreperie.com

BAR FOOD Located down the street from the Count Basie Center for the Arts, Jamian’s is perfect for a bite before or after a show. Or you can try the popular homemade kettle chips, a porter braised-coffee rubbed short-rib grilled cheese or grilled togarashi shrimp paired with one of the many varieties of draft, bottles and cans of craft beer while taking in the bar’s live music, including a weekly reggae night.

1 Jamian’s 79 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.8050 jamiansfood.com

SWEET!; JAMIAN’S

2 Tommy’s Tavern & Tap 1030 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.5044 tommys tavernandtap.com 3 MJ’s 3205 Rte. 66 Multiple locations 732.918.9700 mjsrestaurant.com

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GOURMET GROCERY Sickles has been providing Shore residents and visitors fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet grocery items, handcut-to-order artisanal cheeses, prepared foods and meats since 1908. Jersey-grown herbs, fruits and veggies are marked “Local and Fresh” and available at the store that’s been transformed from a seasonal farm stand in the 20th century to a 21st century year-round gourmet food market and garden center.

1 Sickles Market 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com 2 Livoti’s Old World Market Multiple locations livotisoldworldmarket.com 3 The Spice & Tea Exchange 12 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.741.3590 spiceandtea.com

1 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 2 Cupcake Magician 54 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.530.5700 cupcakemagicianonline. com

1 Greek Eats 89 Newman Springs Rd. Shrewsbury 732.530.0777 gogreekeats.com 2 The Greek Spot 1013 Rte. 35 Ocean Township 732.531.7770 thegreekspotnj.com

2 Papa Ganache 106 Main St. Matawan 732.217.1750 papaganache.com

2 Niko’s Trapezi Greek Taverna 444 Ocean Blvd. N. Long Branch 732.222.4600 nikostrapezi.com

3 Good Karma Café 17 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.8344 goodkarmacafenj.com

3 Evan’s Restaurant 8 Cliffwood Ave. W. Matawan 732.566.9122 evansrestaurant.com

3 Antoinette Boulangerie 32 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.224.1118 antoinetteboulangerie.com

3 Anemos Greek Cuisine 333 Rte. 9 Manalapan Township 732.414.6590 anemosgreekcuisine.com

GOURMET SUPERMARKET

HEALTH AND FOOD STORE

1 Wegmans 1104 Rte. 35 Ocean Township 732.695.7000 wegmans.com

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GREEK RESTAURANT

1 Nature’s Corner 2407 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.449.4950 naturescornernatural market.com

2 Whole Foods Multiple locations wholefoodsmarket.com 2 Dean’s Natural Food Market 1119 Rte. 35 Ocean Township 732.517.1515 490 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.842.8686 deansnaturalfood market.com 3 Healthfair Natural Food Market 625 Branch Ave. Little Silver 732.747.3140 healthfairvitamins.com

ICE CREAM

1 Cookman Creamery 711 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.361.5215 cookmancreamery.com 2 Hoffman’s Ice Cream Multiple locations hoffmansicecream.net 3 Crazees Ice Cream 2 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.530.6543

INDIAN RESTAURANT

1 Neelam 1178 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.671.8900 neelamindiancuisine.com 2 Sawan Indian Cuisine 336 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.851.7878 3 Bombay Talk 999 Rte. 9 Parlin 732.952.3222 bombaytalkusa.com 3 Haldi Chowk 1409 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.721.9539 haldichowkusa.com

ITALIAN DELI

3 D’Angelo & Pesce 15 Main St. Eatontown 732.544.2000 dangelopesce.com 3 DeMarco’s 1121 Rte. 34 Aberdeen Township 732.566.2112 demarcoscaterers.com

ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1 Via45 45 Broad St. Red Bank 732.450.9945 via45.com

2 Anjelica’s 1070 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.842.2800 anjelicas.com

1 Drew’s Market 2407 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.974.9399 drewsmarket.com

3 Pazzo MMX 141 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.747.4551 pazzoredbank.com

2 Livoti’s Old World Market Multiple locations livotisoldworldmarket.com

JUICE BAR

2 Taliercio’s Gourmet Deli 500 Rte. 35 #7G Red Bank 732.576.1888 taliercios.com

1 Nature’s Corner 2407 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.449.4950 naturescornernatural market.com

SICKLES MARKET; LARS RUGGLES

GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES

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JAPANESE RESTAURANT

1 Ichiban Multiple locations Ichibansteakhouse.com 2 Taka 660 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.775.1020 takaasbury.com

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1 Juanito’s 159 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.9062 juanitosredbank.com 2 Cholula 24 Wilson Ave. Manalapan 732.786.0080 cholularestaurant.com

OUTDOOR DINING 1 Boondocks 1 Marine Park Red Bank 732.747.7177

2 Rooney’s 100 Ocean Ave. N. Long Branch 732.870.1200 rooneysocean.com 3 Brielle River House 1 Ocean Ave. Brielle 732.528.7000 brielleriverhouse.com

PANCAKES

1 Toast 516 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.776.5900 toastasburypark.com 45 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.224.1234 toastredbank.com

2 Seed to Sprout Multiple locations seedtosproutnj.com

PIES

1 Delicious Orchards 320 Rte. 34 Colts Neck 732.462.1989 deliciousorchardsnj.com 2 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 3 Twin Pond Farms 93 Havens Bridge Rd. Farmingdale 732.462.8213 twinpondfarm.com

PIZZA

1 Reye’s Pizza 1617 Main St. Belmar 732.280.6990 reyesnypizza.com 2 Attilio’s 4057 Asbury Ave. Tinton Falls 732.922.6760 attiliospizzanj.com

3 Vic’s 60 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.774.8225 vicspizza.com

1 Undici 11 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.3880 undicirestaurant.com

PRIX FIXE MENU

2 Moonstruck 517 Lake Ave. Asbury Park 732.988.0123 moonstrucknj.com

1 Langosta Lounge 1000 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3275 langostalounge.com

2 Nicholas 160 Rte. 35 Red Bank 732.345.9977 restaurantnicholas.com 3 JBJ Soul Kitchen 207 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.842.0900 jbjsoulkitchen.org

SCENIC VIEW RESTAURANT

1 Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave. Rumson 732.933.9272 saltcreekgrille.com

3 Russell & Bettes 21 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.6205 russellandbettes.com

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

2 Charley’s Ocean Grill 29 Avenel Blvd.

Long Branch 732.222.4499 charleysoceangrill.com

R E S TA U R A N T S

3 Seed to Sprout Multiple locations seedtosproutnj.com

3 Aby’s Mexican Restaurant 32 Main St. Matawan 732.583.9119 abysmexican restaurant.com

FOOD

2 Freshicas Juice Bar 205 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.939.8919 freshicasjuicebar.com

1 Langosta Lounge 1000 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3275 langostalounge.com

1 Nicholas 160 Rte. 35 Red Bank 732.345.9977 restaurantnicholas.com

2 Sirena 27 Ocean Ave. Long Branch 732.222.1119 sirenaristorante.com

NEW RESTAURANT With a perfect view of the Navesink River, bright white walls and royal blue accents, 26 West on the Navesink makes you feel like you’re aboard a yacht. This Nantucket yacht-club-themed restaurant offers mouth-watering coastal inspired cuisine ranging from a Block Island lobster roll to charred octopus with a citrus herb vinaigrette. Then there’s the appropriately-named The Yacht, a raw bar tower complete with clams, oysters, colossal shrimp, jumbo lump crab meat salad and chilled lobster cocktail with a choice of a bottle of Prosecco or six oyster shooters.

Now that’s good eating!

1 26 West on the Navesink 26 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.383.5664 26westonthenavesink.com

SICKLES MARKET; LARS RUGGLES

2 Russell & Bettes 21 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.6205 russellandbettes.com 2 Reyla 603 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.8333 heyreyla.com 3 Catch 19 19 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.8543 catch19redbank.com

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3 Keyport Fishery 150 W. Front St. Keyport 732.264.9723 keyportfishery.com

3 Charley’s Ocean Grill 29 Avenel Blvd.

Long Branch 732.222.4499 charleysoceangrill.com

3 Mr. Shrimp 1600 Rte. 71 #1 Belmar 732.681.7755 mrshrimp.com

3 Moonstruck 517 Lake Ave. Asbury Park 732.988.0123 moonstrucknj.com

STEAKHOUSE

SEAFOOD/FISH MARKET

1 Klein’s Fish Market 708 River Rd. Belmar 732.681.1177 kleinsfish.com 2 Lusty Lobster 88 Bay Ave. Highlands 732.291.1548 bestlobster.com

2 Neil Michael’s 1104 Rte. 36 Hazlet 732.217.3626 neilmichaelsteakhouse. com 3 Char 33 Broad St. Red Bank 732.450.2427 charsteakhouse.com

1 Danny’s 11 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.741.6900 dannyssteakhouse.com

3 Charley’s Ocean Grill 29 Avenel Blvd.

Long Branch 732.222.4499 charleysoceangrill.com

1 Brennan’s 44 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.530.0302 brennansinc.com

SUSHI

2 Texas Roadhouse Multiple locations texasroadhouse.com

THAI RESTAURANT For more than a decade, Bamboo Leaf Thai Eatery has been serving authentic Thai cuisine in its Main Street storefront. With entrees varying from curries, classic noodles, stir fry and fried rice to house specialties, Bamboo Leaf delivers a full spectrum of well-conceived dishes as well as traditional Thai drinks. Thai iced tea or tamarind juice, anyone?

1 Teak 64 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.5775 teakrestaurant.com 2 Izu 31 Montgomery Ave. Long Branch 732.870.0807 izu-sushi.com

1 Bamboo Leaf 724 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.774.1661 bambooleafthaieatery.com 2 Siam Garden 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.224.1233 siamgardenrestaurant.com 3 Bangkok House 26 Rte. 35 Eatontown 732.389.3890 bangkokhousenj.com

2 Sono 1098 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.706.3588 sonosushi.net

3 The Juice Theory 87 Brighton Ave. Long Branch 732.455.5444 thejuicetheory.com

3 Taka 660 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.775.1020 takaasbury.com

WATERFRONT DINING

3 Ichiban 2132 Rte. 35 Oakhurst 732.493.1115

TACOS

1 10th Ave. Burrito Company 801 Belmar Plz. Belmar 732.280.1515 tenthaveburrito.com

1 Eventide Grille 1400 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.530.1414 eventidegrille.com 2 Klein’s Waterside Café 708 River Rd. Belmar 732.681.1177 kleinsfish.com

1 Pop’s Garage 1000 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.576.2181 popsgaragenj.com

2 The Boondocks Fishery 1 Marine Park Red Bank 732.747.7177

2 Barrio Costero 610 Bangs Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.5544 barriocostero.com

3 Avenue 23 Ocean Ave. Long Branch 732.759.2900 leclubavenue.com

2 Aby’s 32 Main St. Matawan 732.583.9119 abysmexicanrestaurant. com

3 On the Deck 10 Simon Lake Dr. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.1424 onthedeckrestaurant.com

3 Juanitos 159 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.9062 juanitosredbank.com

1 Court Jester 1077-A Rte. 34 Aberdeen 732.566.6674

3 Lotería 632 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3610 thecomplexap.com/loteria

VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

1 Good Karma Café 17 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.8344 goodkarmacafenj.com 1 Seed to Sprout Multiple locations seedtosproutnj.com 2 Kaya’s Kitchen 1000 Main St. Belmar 732.280.1141 kayaskitchenbelmar.com 2 Kitch Organic 75 Leighton Ave. Red Bank 732.741.5400 kitchorganic.com 3 Papa Ganache 106 Main St. Matawan 732.217.1750 papaganache.com

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1 Inlet Café 3 Cornwall St. Highlands 732.872.9764 inletcafe.com

WINGS

16 E. Main St. Freehold 732.462.1040 jestersweb.net 2 Brick House Tavern + Tap 3655 Rte. 66 Neptune 732.922.0800 brickhousetavern andtap.com 3 Jack’s Goal Line Stand 149 Brighton Ave. Long Branch 732.870.8800 jacksgoallinestand.com

BEER SELECTION 1 The Downtown 10 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.741.2828 thedowntownnj.com

1 Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten 527 Lake Ave. Asbury Park 732.997.8767 asburybiergarten.com

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R E S TA U R A N T S FOOD

2 Rooney’s 100 Ocean Ave. N. Long Branch 732.870.1200 rooneysocean.com

2 B2Bistro 141 Shrewsbury Ave. Red Bank 732.268.8555 b2bistro.com

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COOKING CLASSES Trying out a new plant-based diet and not sure how to keep things interesting at the dinner table? Seed to Sprout just can provide the solutions. Alex Mazzucca and Cara Pescatore have three locations—Avon-by-the Sea, Fair Haven and a bakery in Wanamassa—and take pride in teaching their skills and methods to transform organic ingredients into delectable dishes while tossing in lots of tips and tricks.

1 Seed to Sprout Multiple locations seedtosproutnj.com

2 Mumford’s 33 Apple St. Tinton Falls 732.747.7646 mumfords.com

NIGHTLIFE R E C R E AT I O N

2 Jughandle Brewing Co. 4057 Asbury Ave. Tinton Falls 732.898.2220 jughandlebrewing.com 3 Kane Brewing 1750 Bloomsbury Ave. Ocean Township 732.922.8600 kanebrewing.com 3 Spring Lake Tap House 810 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.282.1530 springlaketaphouse.com

COMPETITIVE DANCE TEAMS

BAMBOO LEAF; SEED TO SPROUT

1 East Coast Dance Company 2204 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.987.9047 eastcoastdancenj.com 2 Howell Academy of Dance 4015 Rte. 9 Howell 732.370.5520 howellacademy.com

3 Movement Dance Academy 259 E. Main St. Oceanport 732.389.9118 movementdance academy.com

DANCE LESSONS 1 East Coast Dance Company 2204 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.987.9047 eastcoastdancenj.com 2 Howell Academy of Dance 4015 Rte. 9 Howell 732.370.5520 howellacademy.com 3 Arthur Murray Dance Center 140 Broad St. Red Bank 732.383.6501 arthurmurrayredbank.com

DINNER & DANCING 1 Doolan’s Shore Club 700 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.449.3666 doolansshoreclub.com

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 1 Pinot’s Palette Multiple locations pinotspalette.com

2 Chocolate Carousel 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.280.0606 chocolatecarousel.com 3 Bar Anticipation 703 16th Ave. Lake Como 732.681.7422 bar-a.com 3 Teak 64 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.5775 teakrestaurant.com

GUYS’ NIGHT OUT 1 William Hill 175 Oceanport Ave. Oceanport 732.229.5100 2 Stumpy’s 22 Meridian Rd. #5 Eatontown 732.544.5069 stumpyshh.com

3 Yestercades 80 Broad St. Red Bank 732.383.7873 yestercades.com

1 Teak 64 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.5775 teakrestaurant.com

GYMNASTICS

2 Beach Tavern 33 West St. Monmouth Beach 732.870.8999 beachtavern.net

1 Ace Gymnastics 3601 Sunset Ave. Ocean Township 732.918.2400 acegymnj.com 2 Premiere Gymnastics 202 Commercial Ct. Morganville 732.970.7900 njpremiergymnastics.com 3 Aerials 151 Industrial Way E. Eatontown 732.389.0404 aerialsgymnasticsnj.com 3 Monmouth Gymnastics 600 Campus Dr. Morganville 732.972.8811 monmouthgymnastics.com

HAPPY HOUR

1 Salt Creek Grille 4 Bingham Ave. Rumson 732.933.9272 saltcreekgrille.com

2 Bar Anticipation 703 16th Ave. Lake Como 732.681.7422 bar-a.com 3 One18 American Bistro 118 Norwood Ave. Deal 732.686.1210 one18americanbistro.com 3 Anchor Tavern 713 Main St. Belmar 732.280.2266 anchortavernnj.com

IRISH PUB

1 The Dublin House 30 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.6699 thedublinhouse.co

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HIKING TRAIL The options are multiple and scenic—Hartshorne Park has 16 miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails over rolling hills that offer views of the Navesink River, several old military bunkers as well as some of the highest elevations along the Atlantic Coast. Known for its challenging trail system, the park’s 794 acres allow for camping, cross-country skiing, biking, horseback riding and fishing.

1 Hartshorne Woods 300 Navesink Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.872.0336 2 Thompson Park 805 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft 732.842.4000

2 St. Stephen’s Green Publick House 2031 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.449.2626 ssgpub.com

LIVE MUSIC

3 10th Ave. Burrito Company 801 Belmar Plz. Belmar 732.280.1515 tenthaveburrito.com

3 Harrigan’s Pub 703 Baltimore Blvd.

Sea Girt 732.449.8228 harriganspub.com

2 Eventide 1400 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.530.1414 eventidegrille.com

MARTINIS

KIDS’ PARTIES

2 Pagano’s UVA Restaurant 800 Main St. Bradley Beach 732.775.0906 uvaonmain.com

2 Watermark 800 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3447 watermarkap.com

2 Pinot’s Palette Multiple locations pinotspalette.com

3 Jamian’s 79 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.8050 jamiansfood.com

2 Mix Martini Bar 71 Brighton Ave. Long Branch 732.923.9100 mixloungefoodbar.com

3 Teak 64 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.5775 teakrestaurant.com

3 Firebirds 180 Rte. 35 Eatontown 732.676.1901 firebirdsrestaurants.com

MARGARITAS

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

1 Sweet!

702 10th Ave. Belmar 732.280.8889 sweetbelmar.com

2 Rockin’ Roxanne’s Party Magic Manasquan 732.223.4432 rockinroxanne.com 3 Coco Beans Play Café 70 Apple St. Tinton Falls 732.224.1100 cocobeansplaycafe.com 3 Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Spring Rd. Lot #1 Lincroft 732.747.2266 monmouthmuseum.org

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1 The Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.502.0600 stoneponyonline.com

1 Casa Comida 336 Branchport Ave. Long Branch 732.229.7774 casacomida.net 2 Lotería 632 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3610 thecomplexap.com/loteria

1 Molly Pitcher Inn 88 Riverside Ave. Red Bank 732.747.2500 themollypitcher.com

1 Murphy’s Tavern 17 Ward Ln. Rumson 732.842.1600 murphystavernrumson.com 2 Il Posto Neptune 1129 Fifth Ave. Neptune 732.775.4823 ilpostonj.com

3 Reef & Barrel 153 Sea Girt Ave. Manasquan 732.449.4114 reefandbarrel.com

2 William F. Larkin Golf Course 1003 Wickapecko Dr. Ocean Township 732.775.3636 colonialterracegolf.com

3 Maloney’s 119 Main St. Matawan 732.583.4040 maloneyspubnj.com

3 Shark River Golf Course 320 Old Corlies Ave. Neptune City 732.922.4141

NEW BAR

SPORTS BAR

1 Nic’s Hometown Tavern 180 Rte. 36 Keansburg 732.769.2200

2 26 West on the Navesink 26 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.838.5664 26westonthenavesink.com 3 Red Rock 14 Wharf Ave. Red Bank 732.747.2999 redrockrb.com

PUBLIC GOLF COURSE

1 Suneagles Golf Club 2000 Lowther Dr. Eatontown 732.389.4300 suneaglesgolf.com 2 Charleston Springs 101 Woodville Rd. Millstone 732.409.7227 charlestonsprings.com

1 MJs 3205 Rte. 66 Neptune City 732.918.9700 mjsrestaurant.com 1 William Hill 175 Oceanport Ave. Oceanport 732.229.5100 2 Fireside Grill & Bar 133 S. Main St. Marlboro 732.780.7900 firesidegrillandbar.com 2 Bar Anticipation 703 16th Ave. Lake Como 732.681.7422 bar-a.com 3 Urban Coal Fire 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.212.1700 urbancoalhouse.com

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NIGHTLIFE

3 Manasquan Reservoir Howell

ANTIQUES

1 Mark LaBelle Antiques 195 Front St. Red Bank 917.921.3482 marklabelleantiques.com

ART GALLERY

1 Windsor Gallery 317 Rte. 34 Colts Neck 732.845.4700 windsorgalleryart.com

2 Red Bank Gallery 65 Broad St. Red Bank 732.219.9199 3 Frame to Please 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.741.8062 frametoplease.com

BOOKSTORE

1 River Road Books 759 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.747.9455 riverroadbooks.net

1 Barnes & Noble 180 Rte. 35 Eatontown 732.460.9470 riverroadbooks.net 2 BookTowne 171 Main St. Manasquan 732.722.7255 booktowne.com 3 Words 623 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.5549

ACTIVEWEAR In addition to a line of breathable yoga clothing and leggings, the small boutique in the front of Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness offers handmade jewelry by kristalynndesigns and yoga accessories. The studio is the brainchild of Lisa Matthews, who has been practicing yoga for more than 25 years. Her focus on bringing awareness, health and healing to patrons—regardless of their physical and dietary backgrounds—also finds its way into the activewear she sells.

1 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaand wellness.com

2 Physhion 813 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.450.9510 physhion.com

3 Barefoot Athleisure 1305 Third Ave. Spring Lake 848.469.8447 barefootathleisure. com

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 1 Castle Couture 355 Rte. 9 Manalapan Township 732.617.1414 castlecouturenj.com

2 Nissan World of Red Bank 120 Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank 732.704.7860 redbanknissan.com

2 Mustillo’s 11 Broad St. Red Bank 732.741.0258 mustillos.com

CAR DEALER

1 World Jeep 681 Shrewsbury Ave. Shrewsbury 732.918.1380 worldcdjr.com

1 Contemporary Motors 100 Oceanport Ave. Little Silver 732.842.5353 cmcbenz.com

SHOPPING

3 Red Rock 14 Wharf Ave. Red Bank 732.747.2999 redrockrb.com

2 T & T Coast 2205 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.223.0025 ttcoastauto.com 3 Freehold Dodge & Ram 299 South St. Freehold 732.677.5112 freeholddodge.net 3 Tom’s Ford 200 Rte. 35 Keyport 732.264.1600 tomsford.com

CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

1 Jeweled Studio Boutique 305 Rte. 9 S. Manalapan 732.303.9433 jeweledstudiomanalapan. com 2 Moon Child 799 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.842.8930 shopmoonchild.com 3 Anna & Red Boutique Middletown etsy.com/shop/Anna AndRed

CONSIGNMENT/ VINTAGE CLOTHING 1 Squan Dry Goods 75 Main St. Manasquan 732.612.3258

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2 Refinemint 880 Main St. Belford 732.495.1001 refinemintboutique.com 3 Green Street 40 Broad St. Red Bank 732.268.7913 greenestreetstores.com

EYEWEAR

1 Eyes on First Ave. 89 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands 732.291.3937 eyesonfirstave.com 1 An Eye to the Future 935 Rte. 34 Matawan 732.583.9797 aneyetothefuture.com

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3 Bentley Diamond 1860 Rte. 35 Wall Township 732.282.1111 bentleydiamond.com

3 Katydid 217 Morris Ave. Spring Lake 732.741.3370 flowersbykatydid.com

2 Down to Basics 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.741.6800 downtobasics.com

2 Eye Design Red Bank 90 Broad St. Red Bank 732.530.6865 eyedesignnj.com

3 Earth Treasures 178 Rte. 35 Eatontown 732.542.5444 shopearthtreasures.com

GIFT SHOP

2 Carla Gizzi 169 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.0122 carlagizzi.com

3 Sandpiper Optics 2516 Rte. 35 #102 Manasquan 732.223.8000

FLORIST

FINE JEWELRY

1 Simone’s Jewelry 661 Broad St., Unit #2 Shrewsbury 732.389.9041 simonesjewelry.com 2 Galleria Gold 2 Bridge Ave., Ste. 315 Red Bank 732.747.3337 2 Leonardo Jewelers 35 E. Front St. Red Bank 732.747.7880 leonardojewelers.com

1 In the Garden 69 Waterwitch Ave. Highlands 732.291.0311 inthegardennj.com 2 Boxwoods Gardens 807 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.747.5990 boxwoodgardenflorist.net 2 Sickles 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com 3 Dean’s Flowers 15 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.1832 deansflorist.com

1 Jeweled Studio Boutique 305 Rte. 9 S. Manalapan 732.303.9433 jeweledstudio manalapan.com 2 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com 3 Carla Gizzi 169 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.450.0122 carlagizzi.com

3 Red Ginger Home 66 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.1000 redgingerhome.com 3 Finishing Touches 1313 3rd Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.8686

LINGERIE

HOME BOUTIQUE 1 Jeweled Studio 305 Rte. 9 S. Manalapan Township 732.303.9433 jeweledstudio manalapan.com

1 Sweetest Sin 11 White St. Red Bank 732.747.3550 sweetestsinbras.com 2 Bra Savvy 435 Rte. 34 Matawan 732.583.3878 brasavvy.com

MALL

1 Freehold Raceway 3710 Rte. 9 Freehold 732.577.1144 freeholdracewaymall.com 2 Monmouth Mall 180 Rte. 35 S. Eatontown 732.542.0333 monmouthmallonline.com

MEN’S FASHION 1 Garmany 121 Broad St. Red Bank 732.576.8500 garmany.com

2 Michael Duru 801 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.741.1999 michaelduru.com 3 Village Tweed 1213 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.2723 villagetweedinc.com

FURNITURE Red Ginger Home founders Rob Amend and Michael Yavorsky combined their two passions—traveling the world and furnishing their home—to create a retail and interior design showroom that will provide in-home accessorizing for every room. With offerings that include a line of furniture crafted from fine woods and exotic materials, the store and its style of classic, modern and global influence furnishings can help with everything from complete makeovers to simple renovations.

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1 Red Ginger Home 66 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.1000 redgingerhome.com

2 Home Living 4461 Rte. 9 N. Howell 732.901.5522 349 Rte. 35 Red Bank 732.268.7280 homelivingfurniture.com

3 GMI Designs 1031 Rte. 18 East Brunswick 732.238.2416 gminj.com

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SHOPPING

2 Seaview Optical 75 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.758.1996 friemaneyecare.com

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SHOPPING

3 The Dog Spaw 594 Park Ave. Freehold 732.570.3255 333 Silverside Ave. Little Silver 732.747.9744 thedog-spaw.com

SURF SHOP

1 OG Surf & Skate 53 Main Ave. Ocean Grove 732.869.1001 ogsurfandskate.com 2 Lucky Dog Surf Co. 1096 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright 732.844.9283 luckydogsurf.com 2 Brave New World 1208 Richmond Ave. Point Pleasant Beach 732.899.8220 bravesurf.com 3 Barewire 1307 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.359.7780 barewiresurfshop.com 3 Wanderlust Land & Sea 512 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.219.9600 1300 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park 732.361.6513

WINE & SPIRITS

1 Court Liquors Long Branch 146 West End Ct. Long Branch 732.870.9859 courtliquors.com 2 The Wine Cellar 23 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.219.9935 winecellarredbank.com 2 Foley’s Discount Liquors 76 Rte. 35 S. Neptune 732.775.1444 foleysliquors.com

TILE STORE After almost 100 years as a New York-based industry leader, Nemo Tile + Stone arrived in New Jersey in 2017. The 4,000-square-foot space provides an unparalleled range of floor and wall coverings, including porcelain and glass tiles as well as a variety of high-quality stone collections. The selection reflects the coastal elegance that can be found in many Shore homes.

RED GINGER HOME; TILE STORE

NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER 1 Sickles 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com

1 Barlow’s 1014 Sea Girt Ave. Sea Girt 732.449.9189 barlowflowerfarm.com

1 Nemo Tile 21 White St. Red Bank 732.677.1044 nemotile.com

2 L.B. Forcellati & Sons 1846 Rte. 35 Wall Township 732.280.2222 lbforcellati.com

3 Dearborn Market 2170 Rte. 35 Holmdel 732.264.0256 dearbornmarket.com

2 Brock’s—Colts Neck 375 Rte. 34 Colts Neck 732.462.0900 brockfarms.com

3 Dutch & Olgas 1285 Rte. 36 Hazlet 732.888.4808 dutchandolgas.com

2 Laterem 425 Rte. 34 Colts Neck 732.780.6060 laterem.com

3 Wine Academy 167 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.414.6446 wineacademysuperstores.com

WOMEN’S FASHION PET BOUTIQUE

1 Pet’s General Store 523 Prospect Ave. Little Silver 732.345.1200 petsgeneralstore.com 2 Groomer Has It 184 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.536.0450 groomerhasitnj.com

1 Garmany 121 Broad St. Red Bank 732.576.8500 garmany.com

1 The Haute Maven 18 Broad St. Red Bank 732.945.2022 thehautemaven.com 2 Lotus Way 825 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.345.0123

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1 Bronze Couture 980 Shrewsbury Ave., Ste. 7A Tinton Falls 732.542.0012 bronzecouture.com 2 Healthy Glow 133 Markham Pl. Little Silver 732.450.0400 healthyglownj.com

BARBER

1 Old World Shaving Parlor 12 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.345.9700 oldworldshavingparlor.com 2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com 3 Talking Heads Barbershop 415 Bond St. Asbury Park 732.988.4295 talkingheadsbarber shop.com

BLOWOUT

1 Gerber Salon 100 W. Front St. Keyport 732.888.7575 gerbersalon.com 2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

BODY WAXING 1 AQUASPA 167 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

3 Advanced PMR Multiple locations advancedpmr.com

2 Kur Wellness Studios 412 Bond St. Asbury Park 732.361.8956 kurstudios.com 3 Coco Bond 809 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.383.5067 saloncocobond.com

DAY SPA

1 AQUASPA 167 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com 2 Kur Wellness Studios 412 Bond St. Asbury Park 732.361.8956 kurstudios.com 3 The Woodhouse Day Spa 73 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.7300 redbank.woodhouse spas.com

3 Woodhouse Day Spa 73 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.7300 redbank.woodhouse spas.com

FITNESS STUDIO

1 Carbone Personal Training Eatontown 732.865.0213 carbonetrainingsystems.com

CUT AND COLOR The expert team of stylists and colorists at Gerber Salon provides you with the style that brings out your individual beauty. Utilizing superior luxury hair-care products, Gerber Salon gives its clients the look and color they want—and deserve.

1 Gerber Salon 100 W. Front St. Keyport 732.888.7575 gerbersalon.com

2 The Bar Method 712 Ginesi Dr. Morganville 732.972.1537 170 Patterson Ave. Shrewsbury 732.747.3600 barmethod.com

2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

DETOX/JUICE CLEANSE

1 Integrative Wellness Group 616 Fifth Ave. #105 Belmar 732.359.8263 integrativewellness group.com 2 Seed to Sprout Multiple locations seedtosproutnj.com 2 Freshica’s Juice Bar 205 W. Front St. Red Bank 732.939.8919 freshicasjuicebar.com 3 Juice Beach 701 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.539.9686 juicebeach.com

EYEBROW SHAPING

2 European Wax Center Multiple locations waxcenter.com

1 AQUASPA 167 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

3 Kur Wellness Studios 412 Bond St. Asbury Park 732.361.8956 kurstudios.com

2 Arch Brow Bar 782 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.933.0400 archbrowbar.com

CHIROPRACTOR

3 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

2 Integrative Wellness Group 616 5th Ave. #105 Belmar 732.359.8263 integrativewellness group.com

FACIAL

1 Dr. Chris Storti 410 Pine St. Red Bank 732.778.2998

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2 Optimum Health Chiropractic 2517 Rte. 35 Bldg. L, Ste. 102 Manasquan 732.528.9090 wallchiropractor.com

1 AQUASPA 167 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com

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Are you in need of positive and uplifting helpful trainers? Since 2008, founder Greg Carbone has made it his team’s primary goal to inspire people to become healthy, feel and look good and perform better. The trainers at Carbone Personal Training are constantly meeting with members to discuss their tailored training programs. They keep an eye on your progress, so you never feel discouraged on your journey to healthy living.

1 Carbone Personal Training Eatontown 732.865.0213 carbonetrainingsystems. com 2 Aspire Fitness 273 Rte. 34 Colts Neck 732.303.1416 aspirefitnessnj.com 3 Kur Wellness Studios 412 Bond St. Asbury Park 732.361.8956 kurstudios.com

3 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com

HAIR COLORISTS 1 Gerber Salon 100 W. Front St. Keyport 732.888.7575 gerbersalon.com

2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

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HAIR STYLISTS 1 Gerber Salon 100 W. Front St. Keyport 732.888.7575 gerbersalon.com

2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER 1 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com 2 Integrative Wellness Group 616 Fifth Ave. #105 Belmar 732.359.8263 integrativewellness group.com 2 Tula Yoga 1212 Rte. 34 #27 Aberdeen Township 732.970.7500 yogateachertrainingnj.com 3 Be Well Acupuncture 800 Seventh Ave., Ste. 1 Sea Girt 732.449.3004 bewellacu.com 3 Zen Den 2116 Sunset Ave. Ocean Township 732.414.9423 zendencenter.com

MAKEUP APPLICATION

1 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com 2 Blush 2150 Rte. 35 #6 Sea Girt 732.449.9170 3 Salon at the Galleria 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.212.1882 salonatthegalleria.com 3 Amaryllis Studio 600 Main St. Avon-By-the-Sea 732.502.9520 amaryllisstudionj.com

MANI/PEDI

1 AQUASPA 167 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com 2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

3 Nails Plus 431 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.576.8188 nailsplusspa.com

2 Hoch Orthodontics 105 Reids Hills Rd. Matawan 732.566.7788 hochorthodontics.com

3 Affinity Nails & Spa 53 Rte. 36 Eatontown 732.380.7373

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MASSAGE

1 AQUASPA 167 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.422.5005 aquaspasalon.com 2 A Kneaded Vacation 258 Broad St. Red Bank 732.328.8577 akneadedvacation.com 3 @ease Massage 1803 Main St. #1C Lake Como 732.504.8277 at-ease-nj.com

ORTHODONTIST

1 Campi & Morrison 49 Branch Ave. Red Bank 732.741.2042 campimorrisonortho.com

1 Little Silver Pharmacy 10 Church St. Little Silver 732.741.1121 mygnp.com 2 Main Pharmacy of Spring Lake 1206 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.6157 mainpharmacysl.com 2 Rumson Pharmacy 22 W. River Rd. Rumson 732.842.1234 stores.healthmart.com 3 Red Bank Family Pharmacy 141 Broad St. Red Bank 732.530.9460 rbpharmacy.com

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3 Marlboro Medical Arts Pharmacy 479 Rte. 520, A-102 Marlboro 732.946.1600 mmarx.business.site

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2 Elan Hair Studio 2150 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.9122 elanhairstudionj.com

1 Kessler Rehabilitation Center Multiple locations kesslerrehabilitation center.com 2 S.O.A.R. Physical Therapy and Acupuncture 2123 Rte. 35 Sea Girt 732.449.2001 soarpt.com 3 Advanced PMR Multiple locations advancedpmr.com

1 Gerber Salon 100 W. Front St. Keyport 732.888.7575 gerbersalon.com

3 Affinity Nails & Spa 53 Rte. 36 Eatontown 732.380.7373

URGENT CARE 1 Immediate Care 1376 Rte. 36 Hazlet 732.264.5500 immcare.com

2 Coastal Urgent Care 1825 Rte. 35 Wall 732.280.2600 coastalurgent.care 3 Excel Urgent Care 2040 Rte. 33 Neptune 732.455.5800 excelurgentcareofneptune. com 3 eMedical Urgent Care 2 Kings Hwy. Middletown 732.957.0707 emedicalurgentcare.com

YOGA STUDIO

1 Tula Yoga 1212 Rte. 34 #27 Aberdeen Township 732.970.7500 yogateachertrainingnj.com

2 Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com

2 Mary Christiansen at Monmouth Beach Yoga 36 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach 973.452.2828 mbyogaandwellness.com

3 Hot & Soul Yoga 565 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.856.0870 hotandsoulyoga.com

3 Bridget Reipin at EvenFlow 25 Broad St. Red Bank 908.461.2666 evenflowyoga.com

YOGA TEACHER

1 Jennifer Cavalieri at Tula Yoga 1212 Rte. 34 #27 Aberdeen Township 732.970.7500 yogateachertrainingnj.com

3 Joan Berg at The Yoga Loft 462 Adelphia Rd. Freehold 732.239.2333 theyogaloftnj.com

2 Vanessa Van Noy vanessavannoy.com

INDOOR CYCLING/SPINNING 1 The Megacycle 89 Newman Springs Rd. Shrewsbury 732.933.3880 themegacycle.com

2 Atlantic Indoor Rowing and Fitness 980 Rte. 36 Leonardo 732.768.6675 atlanticindoorrowing andfitness.com

3 Clementine Cycling Studio 813 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.784.7735 clementine cycling.com

THE MEGACYCLE; JERSEY SHORE DOGS

Cycle your way to better health with classes at The Megacycle that are heart healthy and a great stress reliever. Options include Mega-Ride HIIT (high-intensity interval training) Spin, Mega Strong TRX, which combines strength training with intermittent bouts of cardio, and Sculpt & Tone, using small weights and lots of reps to define your muscles.

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1 Jersey Shore Dogs Tinton Falls 848.208.2641 jerseyshoredogtraining.com

BIKE REPAIR

1 Cag’s Cycles 821 Broadway West Long Branch 732.229.6683 cagscycles.com 2 Belmar Bike Shop 1318 Main St. Belmar 732.681.8228 belmarbikeshop.com 3 Shrewsbury Bicycles 765 Broad St. Shrewsbury 732.741.2799 shrewsburybicycles.com 3 Brielle Cyclery 205 Union Ave. Brielle 732.528.9121 briellecyclery.com

BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY

THE MEGACYCLE; JERSEY SHORE DOGS

1 Life as Fine Art Studio & Spa 211 Broad St. #202 Red Bank 732.676.3700 lifeasfineart.com

2 Purr’n Pooch 86 Gilbert St. W. Tinton Falls 732.842.4949 purrnpooch.com

2 Mark Lutz 920 Sewall Ave. Asbury Park 732.245.0824 lutzconstruction.biz

DRY CLEANER

3 Fisher Construction 19 Pinewood Ave. West Long Branch 732.870.1278

80 Water St. Red Bank 732.224.1137 whitedovecleanersnj.com

3 Clarke General Contracting Shrewsbury

2 Five Star Cleaners 991 Rte. 9 Howell 732.409.0011

DOG DAYCARE

1 Groomer Has It 184 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.536.0450 groomerhasitnj.com 2 K9 Resorts 889 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.671.0948 k9resorts.com 3 Purr’n Pooch 86 Gilbert St. W. Tinton Falls 732.842.4949 purrnpooch.com

2 Brandi Grooms Photography 12 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.889.4790 brandigrooms.com

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CLOSET DESIGN

2 Purr’n Pooch 86 Gilbert St. W. Tinton Falls 732.842.4949 purrnpooch.com

1 Closet Pros 2171 Rte. 34 Wall Township 732.292.9191 theclosetpros.com

CONTRACTOR

1 Peak Construction Navesink 732.872.2872 peakconstructionand development.com

3 Groomer Has It 184 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.536.0450 groomerhasitnj.com

1 Groomer Has It 184 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.536.0450 groomerhasitnj.com

3 In the Doghouse 2715 Belmar Blvd.

Wall Township 732.974.1040 inthedoghousegrooming. com

1 White Dove Cleaners 45 Gilbert St. S. Tinton Falls 732.530.0577

INTERIOR DESIGN 1 Red Ginger Home 66 Broad St. Red Bank 732.345.1000 redgingerhome.com 2 ASL 800 5th Ave. Asbury Park 732.988.8301 2 The H Group 50 Broad St. Red Bank 732.741.4523 2 Salt Design Co. 550 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park 732.455.3363 thesaltdesign company.com 3 Finishing Touches 1313 3rd Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.8686 3 Dulce Feito—Daly Interior Design 17 Linden Pl. #103 Red Bank 732.233.9500 dulcefeitodalyinterior design.com

1 LKR Home Remodeling 351 Dwight Rd. Middletown 732.275.9140 lkrhomeremodeling.com

LAWN SERVICE

1 Rich Green Lawns 4170 Rte. 9 Howell 732.370.5963 richgreenlawns.com

1 McKay Imaging 12 Monmouth St., Ste. 202 Red Bank 732.842.2272 mckayimaging.com 2 Brandi Grooms Photography 12 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.889.4790 brandigrooms.com 3 Scanlon Photography 623 River Rd. #5 Fair Haven 732.741.3778

1 Frank Rahm 561 Holmdel Rd. Hazlet 732.739.1748 2 By Design Landscape 175 Lehigh Ave. Lakewood 732.901.5566 bydesignland.com 2 Rhino Landscaping Southern Monmouth County 732.869.9186 3 Just Landscapes 44 Tennent Rd. Morganville 732.431.1941 justlandscapes.com

3 Making Light Photography Middletown 201.577.8872 makinglight.photography

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

1 Organize By Design Tinton Falls 732.768.6556 organizebydesignnj.com 2 Declutter My Clutter Matawan 732.290.5715 decluttermyclutter.com

MECHANIC

1 Tubby’s Auto Center 48 West St. Red Bank 732.741.7742 tubbysautocenter.com

3 Simplify Your Life Red Bank 732.664.5500

TAILOR

2 Mr. Tire Multiple locations mrtire.com

1 Marlboro Cleaners 81 S. Main St. Marlboro 732.683.1333 marlborocleaners.com

2 Matawan Auto 777 Rte. 34 Matawan 732.441.7008 matawanauto.com

2 Pat the Tailor 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Belmar 732.365.3176 patthetailor.com

3 Monmouth Diagnostic 57 Main St. Eatontown 732.544.1700 monmouthauto.com

3 Allenhurst Cleaners 530 Main St. Allenhurst 732.531.4213

3 Mullaney Tire & Car Care Center 310 Broad St. Matawan 732.566.9580 mullaneys.mechanicnet. com

VETERINARY CENTER

1 Atlantic Veterinary Hospital 2405 Rte. 71 Spring Lake 732.444.3686 atlanticvh.com

PET BOARDING 1 Groomer Has It 184 Rte. 9 Englishtown 732.536.0450 groomerhasitnj.com

2 Red Bank Veterinary Hospital 197 Hance Ave. Tinton Falls 732.747.3636 rbvh.net

2 K9 Resorts 889 Rte. 35 Middletown 732.671.0948 k9resorts.com

3 Happy Tails 42 Yellowbrook Rd. Howell 732.938.4740 happytailskennel.com

3 Purr’n Pooch 86 Gilbert St. W. Tinton Falls 732.842.4949 purrnpooch.com

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Whether it’s a new puppy that needs basic training or an older dog with obedience issues, Jersey Shore Dogs has a wide variety of training programs that will bring out the best in your dog in the most positive way possible. No matter your pet’s age or issue, the certified dog trainers will teach you the proper techniques through force-free training methods.

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MAKING THE GRADE

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HIGH FIVE HARDWORKING MONMOUTH COUNTY TEENS ACHIEVE THINGS THAT WOULD DO ANY ADULT PROUD—AND STILL MAKE IT TO HOMEROOM ON TIME.

BY DARIA MEOLI

THE PRESSURES NEARLY EVERY TEEN FACES— COLLEGE applications, competitive extracurricular activities, the demands of an active social life and meeting parents’ expectations—would make the average grown-up’s head spin. But the local kids you’ll meet below are anything but average.

BROOKE ROTONDO, 11TH GRADE, MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, MIDDLETOWN One ambitious Middletown teen has spent years dancing her way into the spotlight. At just 16, Brooke Rotondo is a show-business veteran.

In addition to appearing in commercials and television shows, such as Madame Secretary, Elementary and the Wonderama reboot, Brooke was a backup dancer for TeenNick and Radio Disney star Meredith O’Connor as well as a featured dancer at this year’s Los Angeles Fashion Week.

After 12 years of training in hip-hop, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical dance and musical theater at Not Your Ordinary Dancers in Middletown, Brooke attends workshops at the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet School in New York City and has studied acting with Todd Etelson at Actors Technique NY. “I think my hardest challenge is balancing my training schedule, my family life and my social life,” Brooke says. “When you spend most of your time training or going in and out of NYC for auditions, everything in the world that’s not your career becomes very hard to maintain.”

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JOSEPH BUTLER, 10TH GRADE, ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL, HOLMDEL At a wrestling tournament at age 10, Joseph Butler noticed that several kids on an opposing team had to share one pair of wrestling shoes. Learning that these kids who loved wrestling as much as he did couldn’t afford the sports equipment they needed made an impact. After speaking with his parents, Joe founded the not-for-profit organization Wrestle in My Shoes, which collects used wrestling shoes and distributes them to kids in need.

Joe still remembers his first donation. “The shoes went to a high school senior in the Midwest who was still wearing his wrestling shoes from eighth grade,” he says. “His mother was deceased and his father was incarcerated, so he had to live with his grandmother and work odd jobs to help with her bills.”

Five years later, Wrestle in My Shoes has donated more than $200,000 worth of equipment, which includes 2,000 pairs of shoes and approximately $30,000 worth of wrestling mats. Joe has been named Volunteer of the Year by Freehold Township and nominated for the Asbury Park Press “I Am Sport” award.

Wrestle in My Shoes gets support from the wrestling teams at Rutgers University and Princeton University as well as from members of the U.S. Olympic and national squads. But the demand for wrestling equipment is great.

“Most times requests for donations far outweigh the number of shoes that get donated and refurbished,” says Joe. “It is absolutely heartbreaking when we have to say no to a requesting organization. Even letting down one youth athlete is hard to swallow.”

Besides running the charity organization with his parents, Joe and Alyson, the young philanthropist continues to wrestle. He has earned the titles of state Greco-Roman champion and state freestyle champion.

And Joe keeps thinking bigger. “My goals for the next five years are to be a multiple-time state and national champion in wrestling and gain admittance to either the U.S. Naval Academy or the U.S. Air Force Academy,” he says. “By that time I hope that Wrestle in My Shoes will be more successful and attract more volunteers who want to help on a local or regional level. My more long-term goals include becoming a 2024 Olympic champion in wrestling.”

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KEVIN YU, 12TH GRADE, RANNEY SCHOOL, TINTON FALLS Kevin Yu is a bit of a perfectionist—with a passion for robotics. At Ranney School, he can be found working in the robotics room during study halls, lunches, evenings and weekends. As a robot engineer, Yu routinely dismantles competition-winning robots and starts over in order to keep innovating and remain a top competitor.

Robotics as a competitive sport is growing rapidly around the world. In the largest middle-school and high-school robotics league, there are more than 20,000 teams from 50 countries that compete in 1,700 tournaments worldwide. At the beginning of the season, students are presented with an engineering challenge and asked to build a robot to address that challenge. Kevin has participated in national and international robotics competitions and won 30 awards in the last two years.

“Teams throughout New Jersey have had to radically change their game plan in order to remain competitive against Kevin,” says Ranney School robotics program advisor Chiara Shah. “Last year, at VEX Robotics World Championship, the coach of another New Jersey team came up to me and said, ‘My teams, and all the New Jersey teams, are doing better than we ever have because of your student. [Kevin] has substantially raised the bar, and we’re all trying to play catch-up to get to his level.’”

Shah adds that Yu is one of the best robot drivers and strategists she has ever seen. “Even if I teach for 20 or 30 more years, this student will most likely end up being the most brilliant engineer that I have ever had the honor to teach and coach,” Shah says.

DANIEL DRAGANOFF, 2018 GRADUATE, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY, LINCROFT When Daniel Draganoff was a high school freshman, he didn’t even know all the rules of chess. But his math teacher, who headed the chess program, asked him to join the chess team anyway. Less than three years later, he has a distinction only 5 percent of chess players of any age accomplish: He is ranked as an expert.

“I found chess to be extremely addicting, and quickly improved,” says Dan. “It’s a combination of logic, competition and tangible improvement, and all of these things drove me to put in thousands of hours of playing and studying.”

He led CBA to national honors, including the 2018 12th Grade National Championship. “I was surrounded by a group of highly motivated and highly successful classmates who set the bar high and challenged me to keep up,” he says.

Dan also has learned how humbling the game can be.

“Chess can be brutal, in that you can play for six-anda-half hours and lose the equivalent of a 10-goal lead in the last second,” he says.

“It’s extremely hard to recover psychologically from situations like that, especially for someone who is very self-critical.”

This fall, Dan is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, where he hopes to get to the next level and earn the title of “master” while playing with the Penn chess team.

VIVIAN PARKIN DEROSA, 12TH GRADE, COMMUNICATIONS HIGH SCHOOL, WALL TOWNSHIP While other kids her age were downloading Snapchat filters and hanging out at the local pizza place, Vivian Parkin DeRosa was writing a novel. At age 14 she wrote 9 Months, a story of two adult women forced to make difficult choices. The work earned her a prestigious national Scholastic Art & Writing Award.

At 17, she is completing her second novel, The Space We Take. This young adult novel features a space-obsessed teenage girl who is offered an internship at NASA but is struggling with family issues and significant weight gain. “I wanted to write a book that deals with issues people around me are talking about,” says Vivian. “People my age talk about weight and appearance a lot, and I want to deal with that in a realistic way.”

She considers the Scholastic Art & Writing Award her most satisfying accomplishment to date, but it’s far from her only one. She’s also written articles for HuffPost, and her poetry has been published by several literary journals.

Vivian is an intern at Project Write Now in Red Bank, where she teaches writing and facilitates a teen writing group. She believes in helping others through the power of storytelling. “Storytelling and reading create empathy and understanding between people,” she says. “That is so important right now.”

So, how does a talented teen manage to keep up with academics, hold an internship and pursue her passion for storytelling?

“People say ‘I’ll write my book when I have the time,’ but that time doesn’t exist,” Vivian says.

“You have to make the time. There are times I want to be with my friends, but I choose to pursue my passion.”

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PERSONAL SPACE

The seashore itself was the inspiration for this living/dining room combo designed by Ron Nathan of his eponymous Wyckoff firm. Creamy tan like the sand and dark blue like the ocean reflect the owners’ lifelong attraction to the Jersey Shore.

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RECIPE FOR A SHORE THING TAKE THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN, BLEND IN A BEACHY PALETTE AND SPRINKLE WITH FAMILY LOVE, AND YOU HAVE A DELICIOUS RETREAT.

BY DONNA ROLANDO DESIGN BY RON NATHAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE VAN TASSELL

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This page: The blues and tans that made the living room so beachy-chic extend to the dining area for the sense of harmony the homeowners wanted in their design. The table was left behind but fits the room perfectly with its ceruse finish.

Opposite page: Gold, as seen in the pattern of this chair next to a nautical lantern, is a second accent hue adding warmth to the eclectic living space.

A FRANKLIN LAKES COUPLE JUST CAN’T GET enough of the Jersey Shore—and the wholesome, sunny times that build family memories. So when the opportunity arose to move up to the beachfront in Mantoloking, they couldn’t resist. This was just a few doors down from the expanded Cape Cod-style home that served as their happy retreat for 36 years, but what a difference! Now they can sit on their couch and marvel at the ocean, and there is room enough for the entire family, including two children and four grandchildren.

“The larger kitchen and living areas have made it a great place to gather, not to mention the improved views and the wonderful soothing sound of the ocean,” says the homeowner.

Such a momentous move for a couple devoted to the Atlantic Ocean since their childhoods

called for a home design worthy of this step-up.

And in the spirit of the Shore, that could only mean inviting the beauty of the beach inside.

Their designer Ron Nathan, of the Wyckoff firm Ron Nathan Interiors, let the palette work its magic by reflecting the ocean’s dark blues as an accent hue in the first-floor living space. Some striking examples are the kitchen’s checked chairs and the living room’s custom wool rug, but it’s present also in the details, such as the trim of the couch. Built in the 1990s—and renovated after Superstorm Sandy—their new home is eclectic with a modern flair. While contemporary décor often plays gray against accents, in this case “we wanted a warmer, friendlier feel,” says Nathan, who also updated furnishings in their former beach house as well as their Franklin MONMOUTH HE ALTH & LIFE

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Lakes home. So he chose lots of creamy tan—to mirror the sandy beach—and let it dominate the window treatments, walls and living-room seating.

A recycled dining-room table has a ceruse finish, keeping with that beachy-chic vibe.

But this is more than a color story: Wise to the ways of the Shore, the couple knew the virtue of performance fabrics that can stand up against intense sun, along with the occasional sand and salt that children might bring in. His clients’ timing couldn’t be better, Nathan says, because today’s performance fabrics are soft—not what one would expect from furniture durable enough for outdoors—and come in many varieties. With walls of windows reflecting the ocean at every possible angle, fading was inevitable, but “these fabrics are UV-friendly so you don’t have to worry,” he says.

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To create interest, Nathan also sprinkled about nautical decor like the wooden schooner over the fireplace, but says these objects took second place to the colors, finish and texture played up in the open, airy design.

Nathan focused most of his effort on the first-floor living area, but also styled the master bedroom and sitting area with a beige-and-palegreen combo. There’s a wall of windows, once again maximizing the view.

With the work done and time for fun, the family is right where they want to be: “My husband spent his youthful summers a few miles down the road in Ocean Beach, and those friendships have shaped his life,” says the homeowner. “It was our hope to have that same experience for our kids and grandkids.”

Nathan’s designs extend from the living/dining room combo to the kitchen, where Wyckoffbased Peter Salerno Inc. added to the look with such features as sleek white cabinetry. There are enough walnut and blue-checked counter chairs to fit the growing family and provide interesting contrast, which Nathan continued with window treatments as well as a wall in dark blue.

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HEALTHY BREAKFAST ERASE SUGARY CEREALS FROM THE MORNING MENU AND TREAT THE KIDS—AND YOU—TO NATURAL INGREDIENTS.

meal of the day.

FLUFFY GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES Yields: 5 servings INGREDIENTS n ½ cup gluten-free oat flour n ¾ cup buckwheat flour n 1 cup homemade applesauce (see pg. 77) n ½ cup dairy-free milk n 2 Tbs. maple syrup n 1 tsp. baking powder n 1 tsp. baking soda n 2 tsp. lemon juice n 1 tsp. vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS Place all the ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high flame and when hot, pour 2⁄3 cup of pancake batter into the center of the pan. Spread it into a circle with the back of a spoon, keeping it reasonably thick. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

FINISHING TOUCHES n sliced bananas n fresh berries n jam n coconut yogurt n maple syrup

Serve with banana slices, berries, jam, coconut yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Slide a spatula underneath the pancake, flip it over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes before removing it from the pan. Put the pancake on a warm plate and cover with a dishcloth. Repeat until you have used up all the batter.

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PROBIOTIC CHIA & SPIRULINA JAR Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHIA PUDDING n 2 cups nut or seed milk n 1 Tbs. honey or other sweetener (optional) n ½ tsp. vanilla extract n 1 ⁄3 cup chia seeds FOR THE PROBIOTIC SPIRULINA YOGURT n 2 cups cashew yogurt n ¼ tsp. vanilla powder n 1 Tbs. honey or other sweetener (optional) n ½ tsp. spirulina powder n pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS To make the chia pudding, blend the nut or seed milk with the honey (optional) and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir in the chia seeds until well combined. Soak until the seeds have absorbed all the liquid and become gelatinous. This mixture will keep for 3 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

To make the yogurt, blend all the ingredients together in a highspeed blender.

To assemble, put a layer of strawberry slices around the edge of the bottom of a parfait jar and add some yogurt. Spoon a layer of chia pudding on top of this. Finish with more strawberry slices, the bee pollen (if using), coconut chips and sliced almonds.

FINISHING TOUCHES n 1 cup strawberries, sliced n 2 Tbs. bee pollen (optional) n ¼ cup coconut chips n ¼ cup sliced almonds

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SPROUTED QUINOA GRANOLA WITH HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE Yields: 12 servings INGREDIENTS

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FOR THE GRANOLA n 1 cup homemade apple sauce (see below) n ¼ cup maple syrup n 3 Tbs. tahini n 1 tsp. vanilla extract n 12 oz. sprouted quinoa n ½ cup sunflower seeds n ½ cup pumpkin seeds n 2 tsp. ground cinnamon n pinch of salt n ¼ cup raisins n ¼ cup goji berries

TO MAKE THE APPLESAUCE: Put the apple slices in a large saucepan, add the water and cover.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples break down into a thick sauce. This will take about 20 minutes.

FOR THE APPLESAUCE n 10 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced n 1 cup water n pinch of ground cinnamon n sweetener of choice (optional) n squeeze of lemon juice (optional) Note: Most apple varieties will work in this sauce, but a sweet variety will eliminate the need to add sweetener.

Pour the cooked apple slices into a blender and whizz until smooth. Add any of the optional ingredients to taste. Store in a refrigerator for 1 week, or freeze.

TO MAKE THE GRANOLA: Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, mix together the applesauce, maple syrup, tahini and vanilla until you have a thick paste.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and salt. Pour the applesauce mixture over the quinoa and seeds and stir to combine. Spread the granola evenly over a baking pan lined with nonstick parchment paper and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pan, stir the granola minimally to ensure you keep nice big clumps and bake for another 20 minutes, until toasted.

Allow the granola to cool, then stir in the raisins and goji berries.

Store in an airtight container.

All recipes and photos reprinted with permission from Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook by Camilla Fayed. Photos by Nick Hopper. © 2018 Aster

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TRE PIZZA IT’S EASY TO BECOME A CREATURE OF habit, especially when it comes to food. We have go-to places because they meet our expectations—a Chinese takeout joint for an easy after-work dinner or the bakery across town that makes the best bread in the county, for instance. And when it comes to pizza or fast-casual Italian dishes, it’s almost certain that you have your fail-safes.

At first glance, Tre Pizza in Freehold goes against the grain, particularly if you’re used to the comfortable confines of a corner pizzeria. The space is expansive, with a bar equipped with TVs on one end and a formal dining area for families and couples on the other. The folks here also dub themselves as a beer garden—there are plenty of wines and craft brews—but the menu is unlike a typical biergarten. (You’ll find fried calamari and meatballs here, not pretzels and wiener schnitzel.) So my friend and I threw out all expectations and experienced what the restaurant had to offer.

To start, we shared an order of arancini, two perfectly fried rice balls filled with savory ragu, fontina and peas. Growing up with several Italian friends, I’ve tried many a grandmother’s arancini, and Tre Pizza’s version brings back those fond and delicious memories. Intrigued by the menu’s mozzarella bar offerings, we ordered a light and creamy burrata with a generous portion of mouthwatering proscuitto as our second appetizer.

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The meat, palatable on its own, got a boost from the accompanying marsala sauce. “It’s the perfect flavor harmony,” noted my friend, who coaxed me into surrendering a few forkfuls to her. Good food is meant to be shared, so I didn’t mind sliding my plate across the table. That gave me a few moments to dive into the pizza we added to our order.

Tre Pizza offers a variety of classic and experimental pies (the gamberi with shrimp, garlic, oregano and other herbs piqued my interest), along with a list of toppings that runs the gamut. Each is fired up in a wood-burning oven, resulting in a soft and chewy dough with beautifully charred crust. The best part is that Tre’s pizzas can be ordered as an appetizer, entrée—or dessert!

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ASBURY FESTHALLE & BIERGARTEN German cuisine and bar, 527 Lake Ave., 732.997.8767 LANGOSTA LOUNGE Vacation-inspired cuisine from tapas to sushi, and libations, 1000 Ocean Ave., 732.455.3275 TALULA’S Artisanal dishes with local flavors, 550 Cookman Ave. Ste. #108, 732.455.3003 TWISTED TREE CAFÉ Vegetarian-friendly food, 609 Cookman Ave., 732.775.2633

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COPPER CANYON Tex-Mex fare with tequila-tasting specials, 51 First Ave., 732.291.8444 HARBORSIDE GRILL American cuisine with Italian influences, 40 First Ave., 732.291.0066

AVON-BY-THE-SEA CLEMENTINE’S Cajun-creole cuisine in a casual dining setting, 306 Main St., 732.988.7979

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AVENUE Modern French cuisine with an ocean view, 23 Ocean Ave., 732.759.2900

MOLLY PITCHER INN American cuisine with views of the Navesink River, 88 Riverside Ave., 732.747.2500

CHARLEY’S OCEAN GRILL Steak and seafood dishes, 29 Avenel Blvd., 732.222.4499

NICHOLAS New American cuisine with an extensive wine list, 160 Rte. 35 South., 732.345.9977

FREDDIE’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Authentic Italian cuisine, 563 Broadway, 732.222.0931

PATRIZIA’S Traditional Italian restaurant, 28 Broad St., 732.741.5555

ROONEY’S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Fine seafood eater y with a raw bar, 100 Ocean Ave. North, 732.870.1200

SAN REMO Northern and southern Italian cuisine, 115 Oakland St., 732.345.8200

TUZZIO’S Italian steak and seafood dishes, 224 Westwood Ave., 732.222.9614

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NONNA’S CITI CUCINA Modern Italian cuisine and family-style dining, 190 Rte. 9 North, 732.536.9050 ROSALITA’S ROADSIDE CANTINA Traditional Mexican cuisine, 180 Rte. 9 North, 732.617.0099

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BRIOSO RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, 448 Rte. 9 North, 732.617.1300

SEED TO SPROUT Vegan restaurant with juice and smoothie bar, 410 Main St., 732.774.7333

L’ANTICA TRATTORIA Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, 184 Rte. 9 North, 732.617.1700

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BELFORD BISTRO New American cuisine, BYO, 870 Main St., 732.495.8151 NAPLES PIZZERIA Classic Italian pizza parlor, BYO, 872 Main St., 732.787.9479

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BUTTONWOOD MANOR Elegant American and Continental dining, 845 Rte. 34 North, 732.566.6220

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CROWN PALACE Fine Chinese cuisine featuring dim sum, 1283 Rte. 35 South, 732.615.9888

BRANDL Eclectic American cuisine featuring seafood dishes, 703 Belmar Plz., 732.280.7501

NEELAM EXOTIC INDIAN CUISINE Authentic Indian fare, 1178 Rte. 35 South, 732.671.8900

LA DOLCE VITA Upscale Italian seafood cuisine, 400 Ocean Ave., 732.749.3177

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SIMPLY SOUTHERN Authentic, affordable southern cuisine, 817 Belmar Pla za, 732.243.9259

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DUE AMICI Northern Italian fare, 420 Higgins Ave., 732.528.0666 SHIPWRECK GRILL Homey seafood and steak restaurant, 720 Ashley Ave., 732.292.9380

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ALL SEASONS RESTAURANT Classic diner fare, 176 Wyckoff Rd., 732.542.9462 APELLA GREEK TAVERNA Elegant Greek cuisine, 78 Rte. 35, 848.208.2663

IL POSTO Fine Italian cooking, 1129 Fifth Ave., 732.775.4823 MOLINARI’S RESTAURANT Italian eater y and pizzeria, 312 Sylvania Ave., 732.775.7733 PETE & ELDA’S Casual Italian fare featuring pizza, 93 Summit Ave., 732.774.6010

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GRAZE Eclectic American fare made with areasourced ingredients, 151 Markham Pl., 732.747.9988 PALUMBO’S Casual Italian dining and pizzeria, 24 Ayers Ln., 732.842.5505

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2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT Metropolitan-inspired cuisine, 71A Brighton Ave., 732.443.7399

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FRATELLO’S Classic Italian fare with an extensive wine list, 810 The Pla za, 732.974.8833

SHREWSBURY AMERICANA DINER Classic diner fare, 1160 Rte. 35 South, 732.542.1658

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LARIMAR RESTAURANT Modern Italian and European cuisine, 1311 Third Ave., 732.359.6700 WHISPERS Classic American cuisine with Italian influences, BYO, 200 Monmouth Ave., 732.974.9755

WALL MEEMOM’S Breakfast and lunch specialties, 1825 Rte. 35, 732.359.8544 MOSSUTO’S MARKET & CAFE Authentic Italian cuisine, 2029 Rte. 35 South, 732.449.8058

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SALT CREEK GRILLE Classic American fare, 4 Bingham Ave., 732.933.9272

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YESTERDAY’S RESTAURANT Italian and American fare, 3153 Rte. 35, 732.264.3777

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CATCH 19 Gourmet seafood restaurant, 19 Broad St., 732.268.8543 CHAR An authentic New York– style steakhouse, 33 Broad St., 732.450.2427 DANNY’S Steak and seafood restaurant and bar, 11 Bridge Ave. 732.741.6900 GAETANO’S Regional Italian cuisine, BYO, 10 Wallace St., 732.741.1321 KITCH ORGANIC Earthy restaurant ser ving an organic menu, 75 Leighton Ave., 732.471.5400

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SWING FOR KIDS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MONMOUTH COUNTY HOLLYWOOD GOLF CLUB, DEAL, BGCMONMOUTH.ORG The Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County held its annual Swing for the Kids fundraiser this summer. Participants enjoyed a day of golf and an evening dinner, which raised funds for the club’s activities.

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