alcohol

2015 should be good year for NJ wine

This has been a very good summer for a wide variety of Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables. Can the same be said for the Garden State's vineyards?

David Matthau

Women Buy an Average of 19 of these a Year – 25 for Men

Are you the smartest person at the Jersey Shore? Listen weekday afternoons at 5:20 for Matt Ryan’s Nearly Impossible Question. This week, win a $50 gift card to Subway! Subway, Eat Fresh. On average women buy 19 of these a year. Men buy 25. What are they?

Matt Ryan

Passing Time Through Hurricane Sandy

Thousands of NJ residents are now without power. We knew this was coming. So what to do?

Laurie Cataldo

The World’s Most Expensive Cocktail

What recession? The world's priciest cocktail has been mixed up, so what's in the drink with an $8800 price tag?

Laurie Cataldo

Halloween Cocktail Recipes

You've got the food, the decorations, the guests are invited, it's time for your Halloween party. You're not just going to have the boring bowl of punch are you? Try out these cool cocktails designed especially for the season from About.com.

Matt Ryan

Grandpa’s Secret for Longevity

Grandpa turned 93(!) today and is looking as good as ever. Naturally I had to ask him if he had any secrets on getting that far.

Laurie Cataldo

Dangerous New College Trend – Alcohol Enemas

It's prime hazing season at colleges across the country and a shocking new trend has become mainstream due to a nearly fatal outcome. It's an alcohol enema.

Matt Ryan

4 Refreshing Summer Drinks for You and the Kids! [LIST]

We’re looking at temps in the 90s later this week, so crank up the AC and make yourself one (or more) of these to beat the heat. (There’s a virgin recipe for each one as well, so the kids -- and your lightweight Aunt Betty -- can feel equally cool.)

Laurie Cataldo

Point Pleasant Beach Businesses Fight Back: Update [OPINION]

A few weeks ago, I voiced my opinion on why banning the sale of alcohol after midnight in Point Pleasant Beach was a bad idea. Now, the businesses are fighting back.

Matt Ryan

3 Reasons the Point Beach Midnight Alcohol Ban is a Bad Idea and What We Can Do [OPINION]

These are just my opinions. They are opinions coming from someone who hardly drinks. So, if you think I'm a lush hanging on for the next drink, you're wrong. These are also opinions from someone who feels that the officials of Point Pleasant Beach have made a catastrophic mistake that will affect the people of the town and the people of the Shore. This is simply an easy money maker for the town.

If one is to really delve into the Point Pleasant Beach "last call" ruling, it is clear that is that the ordinance is terribly damaging for the town and its businesses. This will cause more bad than good. Here are just 3 reasons why shutting down the bars at 12AM will hurt PPB. More...

Matt Ryan

Is There No Personal Responsibility in Point Pleasant Beach? [POLL]

Well, it passed. The ordinance restricting the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants after midnight in Point Pleasant Beach goes into effect July 1. What about the second ordinance that would allow bars to pay to stay open until 2 a.m.?

Laurie Cataldo

Parent Alert: Teens Drinking Hand Sanitizer To Get Drunk [OPINION]

Either I'm getting old or kids are actually starting to pay attention in science class. The latest household item teens are using to get a buzz: hand sanitizer.

Laurie Cataldo