BWW Previews: ENTERTAIN AND DINE NJ STYLE

New Jersey has outstanding opportunities for entertainment and dining. We have some fantastic suggestions for the next month. These shows and restaurants are worth the trip from anywhere.

George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick is now showing Ernest Shackleton Loves Me through Sunday, May 17th. And State Theatre NJ has a wide variety of shows on their upcoming spring and summer line-up. For exceptional fine dining, visit Catherine Lombardi's and Stage Left located on the same block as the theatres. Visit their web sites at http://www.catherinelombardi.com and http://www.stageleft.com. For casual area dining and terrific happy hour specials, newly opened INC American Bar and Kitchen is just across Livingston Avenue. Visit http://increstaurant.com/.

Two River Theater in Red Bank will be showing Be More Chill opening on May 30th. Fine dining is offered at the Molly Pitcher Inn. Visit http://themollypitcher.com/dine/. Danny's Steakhouse is a delightful choice right next door to the theater. Visit http://dannyssteakhouse.com/.

McCarter Theater in Princeton is now showing Five Mile Lake through May 31st. Theatergoers in the area enjoy wonderful dining options that include Italian fare at Teresa's Caffe. Visit http://www.teresacaffe.com/. Witherspoon Grill is also an area favorite. Visit http://witherspoongrill.com.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison will be opening their season with The Royal Family on May 27th. SoHo 33 is on the back of the theatre's tickets and offers a discount to all show patrons. Visit http://www.soho33.net/. Poor Herbies is another great Madison spot. Visit http://www.poorherbies.com/.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJ PAC) in Newark continues to have an excellent schedule of shows that includes the free Horizon Foundation "Sounds of the City" series. Nico Kitchen and Bar, delights theatergoers. The restaurant is adjacent to the center and parking is very convenient. Visit http://www.nicokitchenbar.com/.

Stay tuned to Broadwayworld.com for future suggestions for a dining and theatre suggestions in the Garden State.