Mack's chicken shack is opening this week on the boardwalk at 13th ave in Belmar, here is the ad from this weeks Coast Star Newspaper Macs phone number is 732.681.7828
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snow on the beach in Belmar NJ
January 28 2009 , this photo
was taken at 8am
UPDATE: Central Jersey nightclub impresario Art Stock dead at 74
By CHRIS JORDAN
Staff Writer
The one-time king of New Jersey nightclubs has died.
Art Stock, whose New Jersey club empire spanned from Sayreville to Cape May in the 1970s, died Sunday, Jan. 25, at his home in Wall. He was 74.
Stock owned as many as 14 nightclubs, including the Playpen Lounge, and three others in Sayreville, during the decade.
"Amazing man,'' said Tom Beninato, long-time owner of the former Club Bene in Sayreville. "He had his finger on the pulse of a generation. No other person did what he did. No one opened clubs in so many places and have not one of them be unsuccessful. He was able to satisfy a whole generation's partying desires, and it was amazing.''
Stock's clubs featured primarily cover bands and dancing.
"He had different genres at different locations,'' Beninato said. "At the Sea Girt Inn, he had a crazy organ player and a drummer, just those two, and there were 3,000 people in the club and the floor was shaking. At the same time he had disco music at the Foxy Lady (now Deko Lounge in Sayreville) and the Colonial's Garter (also in Sayreville) had cover bands.''
Other Stock clubs included the Royal Manor North in North Brunswick and the Royal Manor South in Wall. The Royal Manor North, on Route 1, featured a disco, a go-go, a deli, a mechanical bull and a rock‚'n'‚roll room, said veteran concert promoter Stan Levinstone, who worked with Stock at the former Birch Hill nightclub in Old Bridge.
"Art was brilliant,'' Levinstone said. "He put his fingerprint on every single one.''
The first sign of trouble for Stock's empire was the beating death of then 19-year-old Thomas Warncke at the Royal Manor South by two Royal Manor bouncers in 1978. The pair were sentenced to seven years in state prison for atrocious assault and battery.
At the time of the trial of his bouncers in 1979, Stock was charged with having a monopolistic hold on bars in New Jersey by the state Division of Alcohol Beverage Control and he subsequently had to relinquish most of his nightclubs.
However, Stock found his way into trouble in his next venture: horse racing. Stock, owner of Stockland Farms, was convicted by a state Superior Court jury in Mercer County for defrauding the New Jersey Thoroughbred Breeders Fund out of $68,000 — the amount of prize money his out-of-state horses won in 10 races for state-born horses between April 1986 and September 1987. Officials said Stock's horses were born in Ocala, Fla.
Because of his conviction, Stock was disqualified from holding a liquor license in New Jersey.
His last Jersey club, Birch Hill, was operated in the name of family members. Birch Hill ran into trouble in 2000 after an accidental drowning, drug raids and a controversial sex show at the club. Birch Hill was sold in 2003 and is now a housing development.
Before Stock's name became synonymous with nightlife, the entrepreneur was a teacher, including seven years at Woodbridge High School, and made several runs for public office. When Stock vied for Assembly-at-Large from Middlesex County in 1971, he ran on an anti-drug platform.
"Drugs are a frightening problem to every citizen of Middlesex County,'' said Stock, formerly of Sayreville, to the then News Tribune. "Because the drug traffic is building to outrageous proportions and is victimizing 100 percent of our citizens, either directly or indirectly.''
But the Irvington-born Stock's name in New Jersey always will be synonymous with nightlife. Those who know him said that he was an irascible character who would fire and re-hire employees on the same night.
"He was the Donald Trump of nightclubs,'' Levinstone said.
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Here is some local food news for all of you in Belmar NJ
Matisse restaurant is proud to introduce the newest addition to our family, Mack’s Chicken Shack. Under the leadership of Matisse’s executivechefTonyWall; Mack’sChicken Shack will be offering pick up and delivery of our hand dipped southern fried chicken, homemade soups, fresh salads and sides. Whether you want to come up to our window for a $5 chicken platter, have a full dinner delivered to your home, or have us cater your next event, mack’s chicken shack is “shore” to impress.
GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $19.99
4 Slow Roasted Jack Daniels BBQ Beef Ribs
Split Whole Roasted Chicken,
Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Caesar Salad
This offer is for Pick Up Only
Good until Feb. 14th
Matisse Pavillion
1300 Ocean Ave. On the Boardwalk at 13th Ave. Belmar, NJ 07719
Phone 732-681-7828 •
Fax 732-681-7681
Hours: Weekdays: 2pm to 10pm
Sat • Sun. 11am to 10 pm We Deliver!
Coming Soon Lunch Delivery
Here is part of the menu
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Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned.
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The Harvard Din & Tonics are Harvard University's signature all-male a cappella singing group, known around the world for their rich tradition of musical and performance excellence. With a repertoire centered on the American jazz standards of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, these 12 Harvard gentlemen- who perform in white tie, tails, and lime green socks- have an enviable reputation for their impeccable musicality, snappy choreography, and hilarious antics.
They will be at Matisse Saturday call 732.681.7680
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WHAT: Belmar St. Paddy's Day Parade Brunch
WHERE: Matisse Ocean Ave. at 13th Ave. in Belmar NJ phone 732.681.7680
WHEN: Sunday March 1st from 10:00am till 5pm if you want to join us before or after the parade
MATISSE BRUNCH: Starts off with your server bringing you Starbucks coffee and our famous hand made beignets,onion rolls and of course Irish Soda Bread.
This is the day the St. Patricks Day Parade is in Belmar, so we will have a few nice addistions to our Brunch Menu including Irish Corned Beef Hash, and of course Corned Beef Sandwiches, and other traditional Irish fare. Irish soda bread will be plentiful!
Please have your family and friends join us for this fun day before or after going to the Belmar Parade on Main street that starts at 12 noon downtown.
There is plenty of free parking at Matisse on the beach in Belmar. We are a short 5 block walk to the main street parade. Reserve your table now by calling 732.681.7680
Try our artisan breads and spreads, our omelet bar with 9 different ingredients to choose from, various breakfast options, along with our carving station for a satisfying meal.
Ready for the lunch part of brunch? You start the buffet with a selection of specialty salads and seafoods: Mesculin of Greens with Petite Tomatoes and Three Dressings, Ceasar Salad, Lentil Salad, Asparagus with lemon vin blanc, Haricot Vert Provencal, Marinated Wild Mushrooms, Cavatelli Ricotta with Broccoli Buds, Artichokes in Roasted Garlic Oil, Kalamata Olives, Jicama Sticks with Sesame Lime Juice, Salmon Gravlax with Sweet Dijon, Bay Scallop Ceviche, Oysters on the Half Shell, & Crab Legs are all examples.
Additionally, you can walk thru the kitchen and select, or you can have your server bring to your table; as much as you want from five hot entrées. They are made FRESH to order ala minute for you. Two of our staples are our famous crispy french toast and eggs benedict. Other examples are: Roasted Tenderloin Tips with wild mushrooms, Salmon Fillet on a bed of collard greens, Free Range Chicken Breast with artichoke and tomato ragout, Mussels with Sweet chilies & ginger, crab cakes with spicy tomato relish, sweet & spicy Szechwan shrimp, crispy duck with polenta & more….
Finish your brunch with our array of house made desserts. You get all of this while watching the waves crashing against the shore. The best view of the Atlantic Ocean anywhere in Monmouth County is thru the windows of Matisse in Belmar NJ.
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WHAT: Belmar St. Paddy's Day Parade Brunch
WHERE: Matisse Ocean Ave. at 13th Ave. in Belmar NJ phone 732.681.7680
WHEN: Sunday March 1st from 10:00am till 5pm if you want to join us before or after the parade
MATISSE BRUNCH: Starts off with your server bringing you Starbucks coffee and our famous hand made beignets,onion rolls and of course Irish Soda Bread.
This is the day the St. Patricks Day Parade is in Belmar, so we will have a few nice addistions to our Brunch Menu including Irish Corned Beef Hash, and of course Corned Beef Sandwiches, and other traditional Irish fare. Irish soda bread will be plentiful!
Please have your family and friends join us for this fun day before or after going to the Belmar Parade on Main street that starts at 12 noon downtown.
There is plenty of free parking at Matisse on the beach in Belmar. We are a short 5 block walk to the main street parade. Reserve your table now by calling 732.681.7680
Try our artisan breads and spreads, our omelet bar with 9 different ingredients to choose from, various breakfast options, along with our carving station for a satisfying meal.
Ready for the lunch part of brunch? You start the buffet with a selection of specialty salads and seafoods: Mesculin of Greens with Petite Tomatoes and Three Dressings, Ceasar Salad, Lentil Salad, Asparagus with lemon vin blanc, Haricot Vert Provencal, Marinated Wild Mushrooms, Cavatelli Ricotta with Broccoli Buds, Artichokes in Roasted Garlic Oil, Kalamata Olives, Jicama Sticks with Sesame Lime Juice, Salmon Gravlax with Sweet Dijon, Bay Scallop Ceviche, Oysters on the Half Shell, & Crab Legs are all examples.
Additionally, you can walk thru the kitchen and select, or you can have your server bring to your table; as much as you want from five hot entrées. They are made FRESH to order ala minute for you. Two of our staples are our famous crispy french toast and eggs benedict. Other examples are: Roasted Tenderloin Tips with wild mushrooms, Salmon Fillet on a bed of collard greens, Free Range Chicken Breast with artichoke and tomato ragout, Mussels with Sweet chilies & ginger, crab cakes with spicy tomato relish, sweet & spicy Szechwan shrimp, crispy duck with polenta & more….
The chef changes the menu weekly!! You can try all of the small plates or keep sampling your favorite.
Finish your brunch with our array of house made desserts. You get all of this while watching the waves crashing against the shore. The best view of the Atlantic Ocean anywhere in Monmouth County is thru the windows of Matisse in Belmar NJ.
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