GOLDEN GIRL

One night only…one night only…comedienne Judy Gold – tonight.

This Judy event is produced by Bob Egan Entertainment.  Bob is the kind, dynamic and ultra-talented pianist – and Asbury Park resident – you love to sing with at Moonstruck every month or so.  He is expanding his entertainment empire to our city.

Bob hooked me up with Judy to talk about the summer and get a little more insight into what makes Judy, golden. 

TBP:  What are you reading this summer?

Judy:  My audiences.

The B Plot:  And we love every second of it.  When a lesbian mother BBQ’s does she prefer gas or charcoal?

Judy:  Gas – less work and not as dirty.

TBP:  What’s new in your iPod?

Judy:  My Bose “in the ear” headset.

TBP:  As the host of HBO’s “At the Multiplex with Judy Gold,” what is your all-time favorite summer film?

Judy:  Jaws.

TBP:  America’s Got Talent or American Idol?

Judy:  Anderson Cooper 360

TBP:  I love me my Anderson and I hear he loves our City.  For a lot of us here, our pets are our children.  Do you have any pets?

Judy:  A psychotic cat Nathan.

TBP:  More and more gays with beautiful children are popping up on our beaches and in town.  Any tips for keeping ankle-biters happy and occupied at the beach?

Judy:  Benadryl and a nanny.

TBP:  Asbury Park is famous for its summertime backyard evening cocktail parties.  What should we have on hand when you stop by?

Judy:  Frozen Pina Coladas.

TBP:  I’ll stock up on the rum and coconuts.  We love you huge here in Asbury Park.  Want to make a shout out? 

Judy:  My family settled in Perth Amboy in the late 1800’s and spent lots of time in Asbury Park through the mid – 1900’s.  I have a soft spot for Asbury that’s even softer now that it’s gay, gay, gay.
TBP:  McCain or Obama?  

Judy:  You can’t be serious.

TBP:  Just checking.  So, what about some gossip on fellow fabulous comediennes Kathy Griffin or Sarah Silverman?

Judy:  Isn’t this interview about me?

Yes, and we can’t wait to see you work your magic tonight before the beach fireworks.  Thank you always, Ms. Judy Gold.  Come back soon. 

Judy Gold at the Supper Club, Boardwalk at Fifth Avenue, tonight, 8.30 pm.  Reservations suggested:  732.774.1400.

Briefly:  Cheers to one of the most fabulous, fun and funny people in town – David Napp – for opening his fierce furniture and home accessory store, Motif, in the Grande Arcade.  Formerly on Cookman Avenue, Motif has mega style at recession-friendly prices.  Stop in and talk with him about design, celebutards or racecars – he is a star-tatooed talent speeding around our City.  

Richard@TheBPlot.com.

TASTEFUL SUMMER

I heard somewhere that it takes three days for fat cells to expand from calories.  If you time it right, you can enjoy these obsession inspiring, one-of-a-kind, party-in-your-mouth summertime comfort foods and still keep your swagger around the beach.  They are worth every extra minute on a Newberry Fitness treadmill. 

Bread Pudding

All I can say is “OMG.”  The Bread Pudding at Clementine’s in Avon (owned by Michael and Bobby, 35-year Asbury Park residents) is a-maz-ing.  I am not the hugest fan of bread pudding; however Chef Bobby’s Grandmother’s hush-hush recipe definitely takes me to the other side. 

The bread pudding, smothered in a beyond delicious rum, pecan and raisin sauce, looks marvelous too – it’s served warm on Bobby’s Grandmother’s depression-era amber glass plates and topped with the perfect amount of fresh whipped cream. 

Sorbet

If you are into experimentation – and who isn’t – try the Yuzu sorbet at Taka.

“Yuzu is an East Asian citrus fruit believed to be a hybrid of sour mandarin and Ichang Padeda – a refreshing lemony taste,” stated Taka, owner.  “Ciao Bella, one of Oprah’s favorites, makes this sorbet for us exclusively.  It’s ours alone.  Customers tell me the sorbet is like nothing they have ever had before.”

Milkshake

You will thank me after you try a milkshake from Wish You Were Here on Cookman Avenue.  My friend Johnnie turned me on to these mmmmshakes.  Kathy Ragauckas, owner, crafts this treat – a nightmare for the stomach stapled – with gelato not ice cream. 

“I have been making the shakes for almost three years from a secret recipe,” Kathy stated.  “We make every one on request.”   

Coconut Cake

Jeffrey Haveson, owner, Restaurant Plan B, makes a wonderful not-too-sweet Coconut Cake with his own hands. 

At first glance it resembles a summer snowball.  At first bite, it’s a moist, rich, personal size coconut cake wrapped in the perfect amount of a proprietary cream cheese-buttercream icing, adorned with coconut flakes.  The combination of textures – hot.

“It’s a special seasonal dessert that we created to celebrate the summer,” Jeffrey stated.   

Crème Brulee

Take a one-hour vacation and sit on the porch at Moonstruck savoring the Chocolate Crème Brulee. 

“The Crème Brulee from Moonstruck is fantastic,” stated Janet Manni, James J. Pentz Realtors.  “There is melted chocolate on the bottom and vanilla on top with perfect caramelized sugar.  It makes you moan as you eat it.”    

As my dear Britney says, “Gimme more, gimme more, gimme more more more.”

Briefly:  Cheers to everyone involved in Road Trip 7 last weekend.  I was and always has been my favorite weekend of the summer in my favorite City.  “Attendance for Road Trip 7 was record-setting,” stated Jill Potter, chairperson, Asbury Park Marketing Fund, the organizer of Road Trip.  “More than 3,000 enjoyed our city and all it had to offer.”

Richard@TheBPlot.com.

MAMA MIA! A BLAST ON THE SAND

Last week Jill Potter gave us a first and exclusive preview of the complete itinerary for Road Trip 7 (check it at TheCoaster.net), which begins tomorrow evening. 

Today, exclusive Number 2 – the details about Sand Blast “Asbury Park’s dance party on the beach.” 

Produced by Brad Hurtado – who, with David Norris has organized Friday night’s amazing Kick-off Party for the past seven years – Sand Blast is promised to deliver like anything you’ve seen in Miami or Fire Island.  If you are into circuit-type parties, Sand Blast is calling you.

The B Plot:  You have created a buzz around Sand Blast.  What’s the deal?

Brad:  This Saturday from noon to six, the Fifth Avenue Beach and the Beach Bar will be its own world.  I am making this a sexy, sweaty, fun, one-day dance event that you will talk about for the rest of the summer.  It will be like nothing Asbury Park has ever seen before – six hours of spectacular fun and sun on the Fifth Avenue Beach.

TBP:  Wow.  You are expecting at least 500 guests.  What can they expect?

Brad:  Something very special.  Sand Blast is a new way to celebrate the summer, Asbury Park, pride and friendships.

Eddy Trotter, creator of some of the sexiest lounges in New York City is designing an environment around the ocean waves. 

There will be an unbelievable fifty by seventy-foot “laughing” orange and “cheerful” yellow dance floor planted right on the beach, reined over by hot New York DJ Eddie Baez and sexy go-go boys and girls.  Guests will have an exclusive party at the Beach Bar and a refreshment tent from Whole Foods.  There will also be an unbelievable special performance above, yes, above, the dance floor.  

TBP:  During Fourth of July weekend – a beyond super spectacular weekend here – I heard many are planning on coming from far and wide.

Brad:  We are expecting first-time visitors to Asbury from Philadelphia, New York, D.C. and beyond, in part, because of our promotional partners – the top circuit party organizers, including the Winter Party and the Black & Blue Ball.

TBP:  And it won’t only be a blast, it will help our community.

Brad:  When guests purchase tickets ($45) through our website and use the promo code “Center,” ten dollars of every ticket will be proudly donated to The Center in Asbury Park.  And, guests under twenty-five years old pay their age at the entrance.

TBP:  Something new and original, set to fabulous music on the beach?  Loving it.  Don’t forget to play my Rihanna, Brad.  Thanks for your hours of hard work to make this happen.

More info at SandBlastonline.com.

Briefly:  Take a moment and take your friends this weekend to say “hey” to Leona at the boardwalk’s mini-golf hut.  I had the best time there last weekend.  Red is the lucky golf ball.

And, okay, so after all your dancing around town this weekend you’ll need something to ensure you look bright and sparkly at work on Monday.  I found the serious secret:  Smooth & Go from 24.7 Skincare at CVS.  It seriously eliminates dark circles instantly.  Boys – it’s not make-up, it’s a mineral-based lotion, with some voo-doo magic, I think.  Party on.

Richard@TheBPlot.com.