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52 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN NEW JERSEY
By NJ Monthly
To enhance the 52 weeks in your year, we at New Jersey Monthly are giving you 52 thrilling, quirky, only-in-New Jersey  experiences to try (or revisit) this year. Ever been to Cowtown, Jersey’s secret rodeo? Seen the dazzling art at Luna Parc? Sat at Tony Soprano’s table at Holsten’s?
The question “What should we do this weekend?” just became more fun to answer.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
1. DELIGHT ON THE GROUNDS
Never been to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton? Place it at the top of your list. The 42-acre sculpture park blends peaceful pathways with installations of large-scale works by contemporary sculptors and the eye-popping sculpted tableaux by Seward Johnson, the park’s founder. A dozen resident peacocks add to the enchantment. Start (or end) your visit with a taste of French home cooking at Rat’s Restaurant. The park is open Thursday-Monday year-round and is a treat in any season. —Ken Schlager
2. WALK IN A WACKY ART WONDERLAND
If the devil is in the details, Ricky Boscarino is one devil of an artist. Luna Parc, his home, workshop and ever-changing magnum opus in Montague, is crammed with details that dazzle, delight and sometimes confound. The house and environs give new meaning to the term adaptive reuse, as in a hut ablaze with bottles and a pathway dotted with bowling balls. Luna Parc is open to the public several weekends a year. —Leslie Garisto Pfaff
3. TAP YOUR TOES IN THE PINELANDS
Every Saturday night, the Pinelands Cultural Society in Waretown presents a lineup of live country and bluegrass artists, many from the Pine Barrens area. The all-acoustic shows take place at Albert Music Hall, an air-conditioned, indoor pavilion built in 1997 to replace a venue that burned down in 1992. Most shows feature five different acts from 6:30-9 pm. At $5 per ticket, it’s an old-fashioned bargain. —KS READ MORE
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THE WINE CORNER
2018 Neirano Barolo. $29.99. Available at the Bottle Shop, Spring Lake
This full-bodied Barolo has been one of our top selling Italian wines for the last 5 years. Tenute Neirano is a small DOCG estate, and part of the company founded in 1911 by Antonio Sperone beginning with fortified wines and vermouth in a small cellar just outside of Turin. Sperone wanted to focus on high end wines in Piemonte in the 1980's so the family purchased a 25 hectare property in the heart of Monforte d'Alba, a region famous for its compressed sandstone soils, crafting intense, structured wines with great power and longevity. It is there, in an ancient 17th century villa, that this fine Barolo is produced. It spent 3 years in large Slovenian oak barrels and 1 year in bottle before leaving the winery for export. The 4th generation of the family is now making the wine. READ MORE
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FIND YOUR BEST WEEKEND - RITZ CARLTON AMELIA ISLAND
Located on a barrier island off the coast of Florida, the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island sits majestically behind the dunes overlooking the Atlantic. Impeccably manicured grounds with lush plantings and  colorful flowers wind through the property and take full advantage of the natural habitat. You will dream about the sunrises here.
There are 446 rooms, stylishly decorated, and starting at a very ample 400sq feet. All with private balconies, Frette linens, goose down pillows and all the technical amenities. Large marble baths with plush towels, dual vanities and Asprey bath amenities. Our favorite room was the Fire Table Terrace Room with a water view and a fire table on the terrace. READ MORE
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THIS 'N THAT
High Noons have entered the chat! Beat The Clock at Bar A now
includes High Noons starting at $3 and increasing 25 cents every hour!
Save The Date The Police Unity Tour Team Monmouth County Funraiser will take place on March 12th at Bar A
BOATYARD 401
All Day, All Night Happy Hour
Every Wednesday at Boatyard
$2 Miller & Coors Light Pints
$4 House Drinks, $3 Domestic Cans
$5 House Wines & $5 Bar Pies
$5 Bar Pies
This Friday. Meet the Modelo gals at Joe's Surf Shack and let’s party! $5 Modelo drafts
Locals Mid Week Specials for Wednesday and Thursdays 3 course dinner $39 at Moonstruck.
First big show of the year with Brian Kirk & The Jirks returning to The Reef — doors at 6pm, showtime at 9pm! March 3rd.
Nothing says an Italian family dinner quite like a Nonna's Square at Rella's. Hand stretched and pan cooked, this thin crust pie is the perfect blend of crushed tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil, topped with shredded mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil.
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"The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore"
 The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore was created to introduce the area to incoming visitors. It is full of articles, reviews, event announcements and ads from popular Jersey Shore Retailers.
Distributed to hotels, inns, B&B's, Parkway rest areas, dry cleaners, doctor's offices, car dealers, and more. See it on-line here
New! We are just about to close out the 2023 Magazine. If you or your business would like to advertise in this year's magazine contact jim@jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com
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SAVE THE DATES
 We have a number of upcoming events sponsored by Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Tickets are now on sale.
Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Chefs Invitational. Spring Lake Manor. Each Spring we invite top Jersey Shore chefs to cook one of their signature dishes. Wine bar. Live music. Tickets
Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Great Jersey Shore Burger Contest. Top area restaurants compete for the title of "Best Burger at the Jersey Shore". Craft beers. Live music. Tickets
May 21, 2023. Second Chance NJ Fundraiser. We created Second Chance to train and place previously incarcerated individuals in kitchens of Jersey Shore Restaurants. Beyond Organic Farm, Freehold. Music by Moroccan Sheephearders. Food by Shipwreck Grill, Joe Leone's, Brandl. Tickets
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 3,4,10,11 - Clue at Spring Lake Theater
February 18-23 - Wait Until Dark at The Algonquin Theater
March 2 - Peter & The Wolf at The Algonquin Theater
March 5 - Ronstadt Review - A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at The Algonquin Theater
March 9 -April 2 Rosenberg Strange Fruit Project at NJ Repertory Co
March 10-26 - Mary Poppins at Spring Lake Theater
March 11 - Asbury Park Short Film Concert - World's Best Short Films at The Algonquin Theater
March 12 - Dan Levinson & Molly Ryan Jazz Series at The Algonquin Theater
March 12 - Shipwreck Grill Italian Wine Dinner
March 12 - Belmar's Dine & Discover Tour
March 24 - April 2 - Kinky Boots at The Algonquin Theater
April 6-23 - The Shot. NJ Repertory Co
April 15-16 - Two One Act Operas - Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana at The Algonquin Theater
April 20 - Joe Holiday's Reading Rocks Magic Show at The Algonquin Theater
April 26 - The Ugly Duckling at The Algonquin Theater
May 6-21 - Hello Dolly at The Algonquin Theater
May 18 - The Giver at The Algonquin Theater
May 24 - The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System at The Algonquin Theater
May 4- May 28 - Our Shrinking, Shrinking World at NJ Repertory Co
July 27-August 27 - A Tailor Near Me at NJ Repertory Co
Count Basie Schedule
FOOD & DRINK DEALS
At any given time you may be looking to see who has deals on food, drink and entertainment. Maybe it's a Tuesday night and you want to see who is offering a promotion. Look no further. We've assembled a list of what the Jersey Shore has to offer. Click here
ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday
DJ Funsize at Joe's Surf Shack
Shut Up Gus at Bar A
Frankie from Undisputed at Fratello's
Themed Karaoke at Crab's Claw
Friday
Bob O'Connell 4-7pm, Kids at Play 8pm at Crab's Claw
Guns for Hire 6pm, DJ Big Ave 10:00pm at Bar A
Three Steps Back at Fratello's
DJ Bluiz, at Joe's Surf Shack
Live music at Bum Rogers
Zack Alexander at Amelia's by the Sea
Los Gringos at Reef & Barrel
Saturday
Mardi Gras Party 8pm, DJ Mike Nice at 9pm, The Counterfeiters 10pm at Bar A
Pat Roddy Band 6pm, then DJ Funsize and MC Joe at Joe's Surf Shack
Zack Alexander at Amelia's by the Sea
Seth Teiger Band at Crab's Claw
Live music at Bum Rogers
Turnpike Mike 4-6pm at Reef & Barrel
Sunday
DJ Rob Busch at Joe's Surf Shack
Bob O'Connell 6-10pm at Crab's Claw Inn
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HANDYMAN SERVICES...
Flynn Property Services can perform a variety of chores around your house. Here is just a partial list of the things we can do for you:
Ceiling Fan Installation
Doorbell Installation
Drywall Repair
Fix Light Switch
Furniture Assembly
Furniture Moving
General Cleaning
Hanging Curtains and Blinds
Hang Pictures
Home Repairs
Packing and Unpacking
Painting
Shelf Mounting
TV Mounting
Yard Work
Call Ryan Flynn at 732.245.7706
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RESTAURANT/SPONSOR LINKS
Bar Anticipation - Lake Como
Berkeley Cut - Seaside Park
Boatyard 401 - Point Pleasant
Bum Rogers Crabhouse - Seaside Park
Crab's Claw Inn - Lavallette
Cross & Orange - Asbury Park
Drifthouse By David Burke - Sea Bright
Fratello's - Sea Girt
Joe Leone's - Point Pleasant
Joe's Surf Shack - Lake Como
Moonstruck - Asbury Park
Red Horse by David Burke - Rumson
Reef & Barrel - Manasquan
Rella's Tavern & Cafe - Brielle
Salt Creek Grille - Rumson
Scarborough Fair - Sea Girt
Shipwreck Grill - Brielle
Squan Tavern - Manasquan
The Goat by David Burke. Union Beach.
SPONSORS
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