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Beginning March 24, 2015, Six Flags Safari Warden Mike Miller will attempt to break the world record for longest karaoke marathon. Miller plans to step into the spotlight at noon at McGinn’s Pub in Jackson Township, NJ, and keep belting his favorite tunes for more than four straight days to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
One of Asbury Park’s most anticipated new restaurants, Cross & Orange, will officially open on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Restaurateurs Bob and Chris Fahey, who also own and operate Edgar’s Pub in Manasquan and are affiliated with the Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, have spent the past several months carefully planning the design and décor of their newest venue, and developing a menu unlike any other in Monmouth County with executive chef Sam Byrne.
A review of our visit to the new Belford Brewery in Middletown NJ. Open in 2014, this new craft brewery offers a variety of beers for tasting, including porters, ales, lager, rye beers and even a Belgian tripel. If you’re looking for a Monmouth County brewery on a weekend, it’s worth stopping by Belford Brewing.
New additions in 2015 to the Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights include a multi-level 36-holes miniature golf course, a Go-Kart track expansion, a wave pool and two new slides, and a planned expansion of the main pier.
A tour of the craft breweries of Eastern Monmouth County NJ. Reviewing the beers tasted at Kane Brewing in Ocean Twp, Carton Brewing in Atlantic Highlands and Belford Brewery in Middletown.
A review of the new Tapeo Restaurant that just opened in January 2015 in Hazlet NJ, inside the Holiday Inn. It’s a Spanish / Portuguese place, featuring specialties from both cuisines with a refreshing upscale look, part restaurant, part tapas bar.
Jersey Shore Premiere Events is hosting its 5th Annual New Year Resolution Business Networking and Red Carpet event on Tuesday, January 27 at Taste in Red Bank, beginning at 6pm. Part of the proceeds will benefit local soup kitchen Lunch Break
Six Flags Great Adventure’s new looping coaster, set to open spring of 2015, was re-imagined with a more “devilish” theme – El Diablo. The giant, fiery red El Diablo will make its home next to the world’s top-rated wooden coaster, El Toro, in the Mexican-themed Plaza del Carnaval.
Kazia’s Grab ‘n Go brings a new concept of Asian foods to Hazlet NJ, with freshly-made, prepackaged chilled take-out items that are ready for heating. It serves Chinese and other Asian fusion specialties, sushi, features a dining area, Asian grocery store and Bubble Tea bar.
The Pocono Mountains are a great destination for winter sports. Read about the best resorts located close to New Jersey – Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Camelback, Blue Mountain, Shawnee or Montage, as well as water parks, outlet shopping and restaurants.
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