Fwd: Uber...Meet the Chef...Ama Amarone Dinner...Upcoming Events

JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK STARTS TOMORROW TAKE UBER! Some of our favorite restaurants are in some tough to get to places. Like Rumson, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch and more. Why take a chance, use Uber during Restaurant Week. Not an Uber member yet? We use it everywhere, NYC, Philadelphia, Washington, Napa....and the Jersey Shore. Uber gets there faster than a taxi, the cars are cleaner and you can understand what the drivers are saying! We have a special arrangement with Uber for JSRW. Sign-up and use promo code: jsrw and you'll get $20 off your first ride. Try a new restaurant during RW. These are first timers: Kim Marie's Eat n Drink Away and Skratch in Asbury Park, Waters Edge in Bayville, Benny's Fattoria in Belmar, Reels at Pier 281 in Brick, HARVEST Local Cuisine in Farmingdale, Latitudes on the River in Forked River, Game Time Bar & Grill and La Cipollina in Freehold,  Paul's Tavern in Lake Como, Europa South Restaurant & Tapas Bar and Arugula at the White Sands in Pt. Pleasant Beach, and Catch, Teak, The Bistro at Red Bank in Red Bank .....and our latest entry Ebby's Cafe Alfresco in Seaside Park.  MEET THE CHEF - Dan Picard - Daniel's Bistro and Daniel's By the Sea So here's a lesson for all the aspiring chefs out there....to get to the top of your profession you have to work hard, you have to learn from everyone you work for and you have to be able to overcome the curves life throws at you. Dan Picard, chef/owner of Daniel's Bistro in Point Pleasant and Daniel's by the Sea in Avon didn't go to culinary school. He started working in restaurants at 18 when he got a job at L'Auberge de France in North Jersey because he spoke French (he's originally from Montreal). There he learned classic French cooking techniques. From there he moved to Martha's Vineyard, a Northern Italian restaurant in Clifton as a broiler and three years later became Executive Chef, honing his skills with another cuisine. When the owners of MV bought the Water's Edge in Bayville, Picard got his first taste of the Jersey Shore and spent 5 years there as Executive Chef. Next stop was La Cipollina in Freehold and the first recognition of his talents by the media when his restaurant was awarded 3 stars by the Asbury Park Press. In 2009, after another short stint up north, Dan and his wife and business partner, Karen, decided the time was right to open their own restaurant and they wanted to do it at the Jersey Shore. They found a spot in Point Pleasant on Broadway and put their heart, soul and savings into it. Word spread quickly about this new little place that was serving up food with incredible flavors and textures in a fine dining atmosphere. Business was so good they decided to open another, larger restaurant right down the street. One would have a French flair, the other Italian. Then came Sandy and they lost it all. As we saw so often during that period, people picked themselves up from the disaster and found a way to move on...Picard was one of them. He found a small space in Avon and shortly after the storm opened Daniel's Bistro by the Sea. Then, he, friends and staff re-built the Point Pleasant space and opened within a year. Today, both restaurants are thriving, a testament to the Picard's perseverance. How does a fine dining restaurant survive and succeed in an era of "casual" dining? In this case it is Picard's unwavering vision of what he wants his restaurant to be and his unwillingness to compromise. There are lots of ways to cut corners and save money in the restaurant business, but Picard won't have it. He uses prime meats, Bershire pork, fresh (not frozen) fois gras...he even orders his ice cream from Nasto's in Newark because to him it is the best available. His soups are made from scratch and are worth a visit by themselves. Diners are treated to an amuse bouche before each meal and homemade brownies at the end. Rolls are served hot and French style and many of the desserts are prepared and served table side. Jokingly, when asked to describe his philosophy, Picard said, "just call me a pirate" and so we do..... Daniel's Bistro and Daniel's by the Sea are participating in the April 15-24, 2016 Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Click here for their menu.    TONIGHT! at AMA RISTORANTE  Montecariano Amarone Dinner, Thursday, April 14th, 6:30 pm, $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity, call 732.530.9760. Guest Speaker: Giacomo DiLisi, Brand Ambassador. Montecariano is a family-owned boutique winery located in the heart of the Valpolicella region near the village of San Pietro in Cariano. The winery is situated in hilly terrain surrounded by olive trees, cypress, cherry trees and large oaks. It's owned and operated by Mariella Gini, along with her two sons, Matteo and Marco. They cultivate the traditional varietals of Valpolicella while preserving other indigenous grapes of the region. Montecariano is very well-regarded and known for small-production wines of great quality. Recently the winery's 2011 Amarone received a 94 point rating from Wine Enthusiast. First Course 2014 Montecariano Valpolicella Classico Eggplant Caponata with Green Olives, Golden Raisins and Grilled Brooklyn Bread Second Course 2011 Montcariano Valpolicella Ripasso Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Spring Carrots and Parmesan Reggiano Third Course 2011 Montecariano Amarone Della Valpolicella Grilled Wild Boar Sausage with Broccoli Rabe and Dried Fruit Mostarda Fourth Course 2009 Montecariano "Puntara" Cabernet Sauvignon Colorado Lamb Loin with Cannellini Beans, Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus Dessert Course Coffee Service Bernard Ranches Orange Torta with Meringue, Almond Crumble, Vanilla Crema Montecariano Amarone Dinner Thursday, April 14th, 6:30 pm $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity Guest Speaker: Giacomo DiLisi, Brand Ambassador   UPCOMING EVENTS  APRIL 15th-24th. Jersey Shore Restaurant Week APRIL 15th "Sounds of Silence" at Doolan's Shore Club APRIL 16th. "Great Jersey Shore Burger Contest and Craft Beer Fest". Bar Anticipation. Lake Como. Area restaurants compete for the best burger at the Shore. Info and tickets. APRIL 20th. EAT, DRINK, INDULGE: Craft Spirits. Taste boutique spirits and great apps from Skratch. Tickets APRIL 20th - Crab's Claw Inn. Asian Wine Dinner APRIL 21st - Nonno's. 4 courses. $35. Entertainment by Johnny Petillo. 732-455-3778 APRIL 21st - Salt Creek Grille. Join us April 21st for the Long Trail Brewery beer dinner featuring pairings from Vermont's most popular brewery. Enjoy a five-course pairing menu created by Executive Chef Robert Belt. Pre-paid reservations only (732) 933-9272. APRIL 27th. The Salt Creek Grille's 13th Annual Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:00pm to benefit Michael's Feat, a local charity that provides support to families carrying and caring for seriously ill newborns. Tickets are $150 per person and space is limited.  Sponsorships are available. Please visit www.michaelsfeat.org to purchase tickets or sign up for sponsorships. For further information and details, please contact Tara Cadet at 732-241-0370 or taracadet103@gmail.com. MAY 22nd. Nonno's Cooking Class - Sauces Tomato, Aioli, Alfredo, Pomadora and More. After the class pick your favorite sauce and pasta and sit in our dining room for a nice lunch that you prepared. $55 a person. Class can hold 8 so call now to register. 732- 455-3778. The Class is first come first serve. FOOD & DRINK DEALS FOOD DEALS Monday-Thursday Deals: Click Here  Friday-Sunday Deals: Click Here    DRINK DEALS Monday-Thursday Deals: Click Here  Friday-Sunday Deals: Click Here ENTERTAINMENT Thursday  Turnpike Mike at Harpoon Willys  Mike Ranucci at Crab's Claw Inn Friday   Marc Muller at Harpoon Willy's. Jimmy Ray Duo at Fratello's The Suspects at Reef & Barrel Stan Steele at Yvonne's Blue Collar Band at Crab's Claw Live Jazz at Cross & Orange  Men of Horses at Bar Anticipation   Saturday Sounds of the Street at Doolan's Shore Club Holme at Reef & Barrel Incinerator Blues Band at 709 Salty Bros. at Harpoon Willy's Big Bang Baby at Bar Anticipation Let's Be Frank at Crab's Claw Inn  Stan Steele at Yvonne's Alfredo Cunha at Europa South - Music and Dancing! Sunday Joel at Crab's Claw  RESTAURANT LINKS 709 - Point Pleasant Beach Bar Anticipation - Lake Como Beach Tavern, Monmouth Beach  Brandl - Belmar Buona Sera, Red Bank Crab's Claw Inn - Lavalette Cross & Orange - Asbury Park Daniel's Bistro, Point Pleasant  Daniel's Bistro by the Sea, Avon  Danny's Steakhouse, Red Bank  Doolan's Shore Club, Spring Lake Heights Europa South, Point Pleasant Fratello's, Sea Girt   Joe Leone's - Point Pleasant La Dolce Vita - Belmar   La Terrazza Cucina Rustica & Bar - Belmar  Prime 13 - Point Pleasant  Reef & Barrel - Manasquan Rella's - Brielle Remington's, Manasquan Salt Creek Grille - Rumson Scarborough Fair - Sea Girt  The Irish Rail, Manasquan The Mill - Spring Lake Heights Waypoint 622 - Brielle Yvonne's - Neptune    Jim Flynn | ShoreFoodie.com  | shorefoodie@gmail.com| www.shorefoodie.com STAY CONNECTED:

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Fwd: 5 changes to Facebook Pages: What Page Admins need to know

5 changes to Facebook Pages: What Page Admins need to know

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Facebook obviously does not subscribe to that adage. Instead, they change functions that were intuitive and make them more complex, difficult to locate, and time-consuming.

That's the case with the latest update to Facebook Pages.

I manage several Facebook Pages for our clients.  A few days ago, the "Login as your page" feature disappeared from my Pages Manager screen.

After some experimentation, I discovered that I can still post and schedule updates as a Page's persona. But I hunted all over and couldn't access the "Home" News Feed for the Pages I manage. Like most Page admins, I like, share, and comment on content via the persona of the Page (NOT from my personal profile).

In a panic, I reported this to Facebook.

Wonder of wonders… they actually responded (that's a first)!

Facebook writes:

"We recently removed the ability to log into Facebook a Page you manage. Instead, we've introduced new features that allow you to do all the same things you could previously do without requiring you to log into Facebook as your Page."

Facebook's response included information that will benefit all Page admins, so I created 5 mini tutorials to acquaint you with the five major changes.

Note: These instructions are for desktop users. If you manage Pages via a mobile device, I recommend downloading the Pages Manager app:

• From the iTunes App Store
• From the Google Play Store

Change #1:
How to like or comment as your Page

This change is easy to master. Go to the Page post you want to like or comment on.

Below the post, in the Like/Comment/Share area, you'll see a thumbnail icon on the far right. Click the downward-pointing arrow, and a link to your personal profile PLUS a list of all the Pages you admin, will display.

Click the name of the Page from which you want to attribute the like or comment.

The thumbnail image will change to that Page's persona so you'll know you've selected the correct page.

Like or comment on the post.

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Change #2:
How to view the Home feed of other Pages

This is the feature I hunted all over for and couldn't find. Turns out, it was hiding in plain sight.

Go to the Page you administer.

On the left side of the Page, below the cover photo, you'll see a module that shows how many likes the Page has received this week, post reach, and other options. Buried in the middle of that module is a link that says,

"View Pages Feed
See Posts From Other Pages"

Click it. You can now view the "Home" feed for that Page – in other words, you'll see updates from other Pages that Page has liked.

Interesting fact: You can also view the Pages Feed from Pages you DON'T administer, as long as you have liked that Page as your Page. Read on (Change #3) for how to do that.

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How to see Facebook updates from other Pages your Page has liked
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Change #3:
How to Like another Page as your Page

Because you can no longer login to your Page's persona, this function has gotten more convoluted.

Let's say you want to like Blogging Bistro's page from your Page's persona.

Give it a try: Go to the page you plan to like.

Click the "3 dot" icon on the Page's cover photo.

Select "Like As Your Page."

A popup dialogue box will prompt you to select a Page from which you want to like. Click the downward-pointing arrow, select the correct Page, and then click "Save."

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Change #4:
How to publish on another Page's Timeline as your Page

In this case, you will be publishing an update to someone else's Facebook Page via the persona of a Page you administer.

Go to the Page you want to publish on.

Create your status update or Photo/Video.

At the top right of the update, you'll see a tiny profile picture. Click the downward-pointing arrow and choose the Page from which you want to post the update. The icon will change to the one that represents the Page you selected.

Click the blue "Post" button.

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Change #5:
How to feature other Pages on your Page

 As a Page admin, you have the option to feature links to other Pages you like in a module on the left side of your Page's Timeline.

I feature the Facebook Pages of some of our clients in this module. (Unfortunately, no one is likely to see the module because Facebook buries it at the bottom of the Page.)

Before you can feature another Page, you first need to like the page as your Page.

At the top of your Page, inside the white bar that lists various tabs, click "Settings" (it's on the right).

In the left column, click "Featured."

Click "Add Featured Likes." (If you have already added featured likes, the button will say, "Edit Featured Likes.")

A list of Pages you've liked (as your Page) will display. Click the box next to the pages you want to feature. You can click as many as you want, and Facebook will rotate among the ones you selected, displaying three at a time on your Page.

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How to report a broken feature

When features on your page break, click this link for instructions on how to report it to Facebook.

Facebook writes:

As people send us reports about broken features, we review them and sometimes reach out for more info to help us resolve the problem.

If the Support Inbox status for something you reported says it was resolved but you're still experiencing the problem, please report it again with the following tips in mind:

• Be sure to report account problems or abusive content through the right channel
• Report broken features as soon as you see them
• Clearly explain what you were doing when the problem occurred and what steps we can take to reproduce the problem
• Attach screenshots if you have them
• The feature might actually be working as intended, so check the Help Center to see if that's the case

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How to report abusive content on Facebook

Facebook's "How to Report Things" page shows you how to report abusive content or spam on Facebook. Your report has a better chance of getting noticed if you use the proper channel. Click the appropriate link below to report abusive content in any of these categories:

Profiles

Posts

Posts on Your Timeline

Photos and Videos

Messages

Pages

Groups

Ads

Events

Questions

Comments

Something I Can't See

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How to get help for general Facebook issues

Visit Facebook's Help Center for tips and tutorials on commonly asked questions.

Want juicy social media tips on Facebook?

Blogging Bistro posts social media tips & tutorials from around the web daily on our Facebook page. Like us at https://www.facebook.com/bloggingbistro/.

Immediately after liking the page, click on the downward-pointing arrow next to the "Liked" button and check "See First" In Your News Feed. This will ensure that all our posts display at the top of your News Feed.

You can also click "Notifications On" if you'd like to receive a notification whenever we post new content.

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Fwd: Realty Times Headlines 04/04/2016

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