Val’s Tavern in Rumson is celebrating its 75th starting with the 10-piece Jerry Hatrick and the Flatliners on Saturday, Aug. 12. There’s also going to be food and drink specials like it's 1942 ...

At this same time, McMahon was working at Val’s Tavern in Rumson, whose owners also owned Murphy’s Tavern. He worked a few times a week at Murphy’s and saw the potential there.

Friends often tell me where I need to go for restaurant reviews. They also tell me where else I need to go, but we won't get into that. Last week, I took a good buddy's advice on the Val Tavern in ...