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j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 6 87 DINING OUT & FOOD ▲ Restaurants Bay Head CHARLIE'S OF BAY HEAD 72 Bridge Avenue, (732) 295-1110 www.charliesofbayhead.com Please refer to our ad on page 91. Coming this Fall! The perfect year-round spot to meet family or friends to enjoy our Contemporary American menu showcasing seasonal and local foods when available. Relax at our large bar serv- ing twenty craft beers on tap, ingredient-driven cocktails, and premium wines from our extensive list. Our bar features several wide-screen TVs for all major sporting events. Sunset views over Twilight Lake can be enjoyed from our first and second floor dining rooms or cozy up to the fireplace in the lounge area next to the bar. For special occasions—showers, birthdays, anniver- saries, and other celebrations—our second-floor dining room offers a private upscale Jersey Shore ambience for up to sixty guests. Also on this floor is our state-of-the-art wine room, featuring an Old World barrel-vaulted brick ceiling and custom, temperature-controlled wine storage cabinets, which is available for tastings and smaller private events for up to twenty-four guests. Some of the dishes featured on Charlie's extensive menu are Atlantic seafood and East Coast Oysters, as well as local specialty food products. Additionally Charlie's will feature multiple cuts of Allen Brothers Angus Beef and a variety of poultry, fish, and game as well as vegetarian options. Homemade pastries and ice cream made on site will make a sweet ending to a sublime Shore dining experience. And remember a Gift Card to Charlie's makes the perfect gift. Freehold ESCONDIDO Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar 402 West Main Street, (732) 577-0200 www.escondidonj.com Please refer to our ad on page 88. Escondido is a fresh new take on contemporary Mexican cuisine. Stop over and try Escondido's homemade guacamole and salsa, made daily with only the freshest ingredients. The menu features an array of traditional flavors and unique items, all made from scratch. Over 70 different tequilas highlight the Cantina, where margaritas are made using premium tequilas and fresh-squeezed fruit juice. Choose Escondido for a break from the standard Mexican fare without having to travel south of the border. MOORE'S TAVERN & SPORTS BAR 402 West Main Street, (732) 863-0555 www.moorestavern.com Please refer to our ad on page 88. Whether meeting friends for a drink, coming in for the big game, stopping by for dinner, or watching your favorite band, Moore's truly is the place to be. Take in the ultimate sports fan experience at our location with superb acoustics, and fourteen flat screen HD TVs—all highlight- ed by a 120" projection television. Moore's still maintains the warmth and character of the inn that first opened in 1787, infused with the very best of today. Menu specialties include incredible ribs and tender chicken, flame-broiled burgers, and new wood-fired pizzas! An extensive beer list that includes a flavorful craft beer selection is sure to make things even better! Enjoy discounted appetizers and drink specials during Happy Hour: Mon. - Fri. 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sat. and Sun. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Monroe Township BAKER'S AMERICAN BAR & GRILLE 801 Route 33, (609) 443-6600 www.bakersamerican.com Also in Southampton, PA Please refer to our ad on page 88. Stop in and enjoy some All-American delicious- ness, just like the founding fathers would have wanted at Baker's American Bar & Grille. Huge mouth-watering burgers, signature brick oven pizzas, and a feel good atmosphere make it the perfect destination for a quick bite or sit-down meal. Meet some new friends, take in a game, and enjoy great casual and family dining. Catch every major pro sporting event on nine flat panel HD TVs. Enjoy a medley of drink specials and discounted appetizers during Happy Hour: Mon. - Fri. 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sat. and Sun. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. continued on page 88 "Manasquan Bridge" by Al Barker See Jersey Shore Moments, page 58.

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