BWW Preview: ENTERTAIN AND DINE New Jersey Style

New Jersey's entertainment season is in full swing with dance, musical theatre, plays, musical performances and comedy. Broadwayworld.com's Food and Wine World has some fantastic dining suggestions for Garden State theatregoers. Plan a dinner before the show and some of the restaurants are open for late night bites. We have selections to suit many culinary tastes.

PRINCETON

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) is now performing The Nutracker. The company has shows every season at McCarter Theatre in Princeton. http://www.americanrepertoryballet.org/. McCarter Theatre also has a full season of shows that includes A Christmas Carol this month. http://www.mccarter.org/home.aspx?page_id=1.

The Terra Momo Restaurant Group includes three outstanding restaurants in the area, Mediterra, Eno Terra, Teresa Caffe and also their Terra Momo Bread Company. Terra Momo pairs their love for the culinary arts with the performing arts. Visit http://terramomo.com/.

MILLBURN

Paper Mill Playhouse now has A Christmas Story The Musical onstage through January 3rd. www.papermill.org. Dining is a pleasure in town with a fine selection of local restaurants.

Moonshine at 55 Main Street. http://www.moonshinesupperclub.com/.

Martini Bistro & Bar at 40 Main Street. http://www.martinibistro.com/.

Charlie Browns at 35 Main Street. http://charliebrowns.com/.

MORRISTOWN

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has an exciting line up of shows that include music, dance and theatre. http://www.mayoarts.org/. There are some wonderful dining choices right in town.

David Todd's at 150 South Street. Visit: http://www.davidtoddscitytavern.com/.

Sirin Thai at 3 Pine Street. Visit: http://sirinthairestaurant.com/.

NETCONG

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey now has A Christmas Carol The Musical now onstage. http://www.growingstage.com/. Some delightful area restaurants are located in Stanhope near the theatre.

Shakey Jakes Café 134 State Route 183, Stanhope, NJ. http://www.shakeyjakes.net/.

Black Forest Inn 249 US 206, Stanhope, NJ. http://www.blackforestinn.com/.

NEW BRUNSWICK

Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick is producing their annual holiday show, Holiday Jubilee from December 11th to December 20th. http://www.crossroadstheatrecompany.org/.

Delta's Restaurant at 19 Dennis Street is a short walk from the theatre and is known for gourmet Southern delicacies. Visit http://www.deltasrestaurant.com/.

NEWARK

New Jersey Performing Arts Center NJPAC) has performances at their world-class venue for many different tastes and styles. http://www.njpac.org/. And diners can have their pick of culinary styles in the city.

NICOS Bar and Kitchen adjacent to NJPAC. Visit: http://www.nicokitchenbar.com/.

BURG in Military Park. Visit: http://www.burgnj.com/.

Fornos at 47 Ferry Street. Visit: http://www.fornosrestaurant.com/home.php.

RED BANK

Two River Theater has the musical comedy hit, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum now through December. http://www.tworivertheater.org/index.php. Be sure to plan lunch or dinner when you see the show.

The Robinson Ale House at 26 Broad Street. Visit: http://www.robinsonsalehouse.com/.

10th Ave Burrito at 26 West Front Street. Visit: http://tenthaveburrito.com/.

LONG BRANCH

New Jersey Repertory Company will have Substance of Bliss onstage beginning on 1/14 http://www.njrep.org/index.htm. There are outstanding dining choices in the area.

Mar Belo at 611 Broadway. http://www.marbelorestaurant.com/.

Tres Amicis at 115 Brighton Avenue. http://www.treamicinj.com/.

NEW BRUNSWICK

George Street Playhouse has the comedy show, OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES from December 2nd through January 3rd. http://www.georgestreetplayhouse.org/#&panel1-1. Gather your group for some dining delights.

Tumulty's at 361 George Street. http://www.tumultys.com/.

Panico's at 94 Church Street. http://www.panicosrestaurant.com/restaurant/.

Due Mari at 78 Albany Street. http://www.duemarinj.com/.

RAHWAY

Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) has a fantastic array of upcoming performances that include musical performances and the "One-Man Star Wars Trilogy." http://www.ucpac.org/. Guests can enjoy some of the city's fine selection of eateries.

Cubanu at 1467 Main Street. Visit: http://www.cubanu.com/.

Lucianos at 1579 Main Street. Visit: https://www.lucianosristorante.com/.

Fiesta Cancun at 289 Monroe Street. Visit: http://www.fiestacancunmexican.com/

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