Welcome to the very first blog from McLoone's Restaurants. What better time to embark on the journey of this newest form of communication then the start of the new year and the start of the new decade! Perhaps the best way to begin is to take a look back on our year in review. McLoone's Rum Runner celebrated it's 23rd anniversary with a festive party in October. That was not the only party this year. In the Spring they hosted a deck opening party to showcase renovations done to their Boat Deck. Proceeds from this event were donated to The Marine Mammal Stranding Center. And to continue with their philanthropic endeavors, Rum Runner once again prepared and served meals, along with other Holiday Express volunteers, for over 700 people at St. John's Soup Kitchen in Newark, NJ on Christmas Eve. McLoone's Rum Runner continues to be a premier dining, banquet and entertainment destination at the Jersey Shore. It certainly has the longevity to prove it! McLoone's Pier House is now in it's fifth year of operation. They were hosts to such events this year as a Wine Dinner which served Holly Crest wines to benefit Holiday Express and our semi-annual company wide Beach Clean Up. Pier House also assisted Holiday Express by preparing meals for Eva's Village, a shelter in Paterson NJ. McLoone's Pier House has established itself as a favorite for ocean front dining, banquets, and entertainment too! McLoone's at Favorites celebrated it's second anniversary in October. With a casual menu as well as some of McLoone's signature dishes, this location has a loyal following. The successful business model, located within the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority's Off Track Wagering Facility, has opened the door for future opportunities. McLoone's Restaurants will also be present when the NJSEA opens the doors to their new facility in Bayonne in 2011. McLoone's at Favorites assisted Holiday Express this year by providing meals for Medallion Care Psychiatric Facility. Down in Asbury Park, Tim McLoone's Supper Club has established itself as a premier entertainment spot. It was even mentioned in the Year in Entertainment in the Asbury Park Press! Besides being THE place to see the very best in entertainment, The Supper Club also participated in fund raising endeavors. In the Spring, they hosted a cocktail party reception that benefited The Asbury Park Mounted Police Unit at which time they presented the Police with a $10,000 donation check to assist with the upkeep of the unit. Meanwhile, downstairs on the boardwalk, McLoone's Asbury Grille (formerly Salt Water Beach Cafe) has become a favorite destination as well. With a new casual and fun menu, and a cozy fireplace, it is a great place to spend a winter day while still enjoying a view of the ocean. And of course in the warmer months, the expanded outside dining area is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner. On Christmas Eve, both restaurants prepared and served 600 meals along with Holiday Express at Trinity Soup Kitchen in Asbury Park. We invite you to stop by and visit soon. Enjoy delicious entrees from our Winter menus, enjoy a Pre-Fixe Dinner, or one of our fabulous brunches. Be sure to visit our website, www.mcloones.com, to check out the latest entertainment schedules at our shore locations. And while you are enjoying the music, we invite you to sample the fare from our new Small Plates Menus. Stay tuned to our blog. We will keep you updated with all that is happening around McLoone's.
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