Rutgers Student killed by car

rutgersnews.jpg
It’s only been two days of classes at Rutgers and the campus has already been struck with tragedy. 18-year-old, Nicholas Bielik, of Connecticut was struck and killed by a car while crossing Easton Avenue between Hamilton and Mine streets a little past midnight. Police say he was struck by a 1993 Nissan Altima. Bielik, a sophomore, was pronounced dead at 1:52 a.m. at nearby Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.

The driver was not a Rutgers student. The 21-year old volunteered a blood sample - No charges have been filed, and the accident is still being investigated.

New Jersey Blues & Jazz Festival

September 25, 20088:00 pmSeptember 26, 20088:00 pmSeptember 27, 20088:00 pm


When: September 25-27
Where: Backstage Jazz Club @ State Theater

Pinetop Perkins and the Legends of Blues
featuring Hubert Sumlin and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith

Thu, September 25 at 8pm & 10:30pm
$45 Table Seats, $30 Chairs Info/Tix >

Ron Carter Quartet
Vocalist Lisa Sokolov and Bassist Cameron Brown

Fri, September 26 at 8pm & 10:30pm
$45 Table Seats, $30 Chairs Info/Tix >

Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers and John Hammond

Sat, September 27 at 8pm & 10:30pm
$45 Table Seats, $30 Chairs Info/Tix >
Read the rest of this entry »

Festival of Peaches

When: until mid-Sept
Where: Frog & The Peach

Established the summer of 2005 Festival of Peaches celebrates New Jersey’s ripe and delicious home grown peaches with a special menu served for six to eight weeks during peak peach season. The special peach cocktails and 5-course menu (also available a la carte) showcase locally grown peaches prepared in different ways from raw to grilled, in salsas and compotes.

Depending on availability, items offered by executive chef Bruce Lefebvre may be: local fluke sashimi with pickled peach, rice pearls, and red chili; peach “carpaccio” with crispy duck confit, Prosecco vinaigrette, and spiced almonds; potato and farmer’s cheese pierogies with caramelized onion and peach butter; grilled Griggstown poussin with ginger and a peach chutney; aged Dutch Gouda with warm brioche and peach caramel; and a trio of peach-inspired “Popsicles.” $64; $115 with paired wines.

For reservations call 732-846-3216.

Rutgers Game Day Discounts

At all Rutgers Home games this year enjoy downtown discounts with your ticket stub before or after the game:
Valid Day of Game Only

Café Z at the Zimmerli Art Museum
10% discount at the Café’

Catherine Lombardi
If Rutgers wins a free glass of Champagne if Rutgers loses a free pint of beer

Daryl Wine Bar and Restaurant
10% off food portion of bill

Harvest Moon Brewery
10% off food portion of bill — only available at tables; NOT valid at Bar

Marita’s Cantina
10% off food portion of bill

Nino’s Pizzeria & Trattoria
10% off food portion of bill

Panico’s Restaurant
15% off food portion of bill

Panico’s Brick Oven Pizza
15% discount on food portion of bill

Piquant
10% off any order

Redwood Florist
10% off any purchase

RU Crazy
10% off any purchase

Saladworks
10% off any order

Sunshine Hamburgers
10% off any order

The Old Bay
15% off of bill

Zimmerli Art Museum
FREE admission during museum hours.

Walk-Around Wine Tasting

September 5, 20087:00 pm

winetasting2.jpgWhen: Sept. 5th @ 7pm
Where: Frog & The Peach
Cost: $69 plus tax & gratuity

A walk-around wine tasting will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; For reservations call 732-846-3216.