(WATCH) Jersey Rock Video of the Week: Spyne! “Win”

Rocking the Stone Pony in Asbury Park on December 28!

Last week's Jersey Rock Band of the Week Spyne!  has no intention of letting go of the Christmas spirit...at least not yet.  Their Christmas show will rock the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park a few days after Christmas, but still well within the holiday season.  On December 28 expect an epic evening of Rock and Yuletide Cheer! Spyne's Rockin' Christmas Show features a stacked bill that includes Personal Space and Ultraviolet.  Speaking of the upcoming event, Spyne! frontman Kyle Moyer said:

“We are excited to play at the Stone Pony for the third time, this time as the headlining act. We will be performing all of our originals, along with popular holiday and rock covers.”

Spyne! is an American rock band formed in New Jersey in 2021. The band includes frontman and rhythm guitarist Kyle Moyer, drummer Eric Muhler, his brother and lead guitarist Liam Muhler, and bassist Toni Manousos.  The band draws their influences from across the spectrum of RAT Rock, specifically focusing on the era between the 90’s and 2000’s.  Those who regularly crank 95.9 and 107.9 FM should definitely be pleased with their Grunge-infused sound and stage presence.

Don’t miss Spyne!’s Rockin’ Christmas Show at The Stone Pony on December 28.  Doors are at 6pm.  Tickets are $15.  Score them at the Stone Pony Box Office, stoneponyonline.com or message Spyne! on social media to get in the door!

Spyne!  Currently has 6 singles available and is working on a full-length album.  Keep an eye out for that release in 2024.  In the meantime, stay on top of everything the band is doing via their linktree page!

Spyne!'s video for "Win" was shot on location at the world famous Wonder Bar in Asbury Park.  It provides an excellent glimpse of what it's like to experience Spyne! live.  Check it out!

The Tastiest Empanadas Can Be Found At These Monmouth County Eateries!

Empanadas have become incredibly popular. I remember I first heard about empanadas was when I was growing up in the suburbs of Long Island.

My friend Maggie and her family made them all the time and always shared them with us after school.

I don’t think I can truly pinpoint exactly where empanadas originated, although I’ve read that the earliest references are found in ancient Persia, long before Jesus was born. But I believe it was the Spanish who brought them to North America.

I love anything wrapped in dough that can be baked, boiled, or fried.

I have enjoyed many cultural variations of dough filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and seafood.

The Italians have calzones. The folks from India have samosas. Then there is the Jamaican beef patty, one of my favorites. The Eastern Europeans gave us knishes & pierogis. The Chinese created bao, and the Greeks created spanakopita. I can go on all day talking about all kinds of food surrounded by dough.

I’ve been making empanadas for the last few months using ready made Goya brand empanada discs  You can find them in the frozen section in just about any grocery store. I like to bake rather than fry them.

I’ve made chicken sausage empanadas, pulled pork empanadas, and blueberry cheesecake empanadas in recent months.
I plan on making the dough from scratch in my next attempt.  It's really easy and a lot cheaper than buying the ready made discs.

An empanada dough recipe requires only a handful of ingredients, all purpose flour, salt, egg, cold water and butter, and it comes together in no time flat. We’re talking less than 15 minutes.

When I’m not making empanadas, I enjoy getting them from a few different places. I often ask others for their opinions on which place makes the best empanadas. I used to go to the Empanada Guy’s food truck whenever he popped up at a local event, but now I can find his empanadas in some of the local grocery stores.

Right now, I'm going to share some places in Monmouth County County that are known for making great empanadas. All of these places were suggested by the locals and people on my favorite food pages.

Another family run eatery using recipes that have been passed down for generations. The empanadas are flaky and the fillings are flavorful. Puerto Rican Cuisine never tasted so good thanks to the Diaz family.

The pernil asado is a standout dish at the Latin Diner. But one should never skip out on the beef or chicken empanadas. Nice people and great service.

Family owned and operated offering breakfast and Venezuelan cuisine in Neptune City  Have you ever had a breakfast empanada?  Chamo's has got it going on. They also have a variety of non-breakfast empanadas, including spicy chorizo.

Ethiopian & Dominican cuisine that will knock you out. Their empanadas are savory fried  pastries served with a homemade sauce. Choose from Beef, chicken, or the vegan empanada which is Ethiopian spiced vegetable fritters with a house dipping sauce. 

Elena S. loves the traditional Mexican dishes served in this Matawan restaurant. She especially loves the chile rellenos, carne asada, and the steak empanadas. She said to make sure to order the guacamole, it's some of the best she's had.

Serving a nice menu filled with Brazilian cuisine. The empanadas are large and chocked full of filling and flavor, according to Sammy D. Sammy loves the cheese and beef empanadas the best.

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I've never been to the restaurant, but I have visited his food truck many times. To find out where his trucks will be next, click HERE for the schedule.  Love his beef and chorizo empanadas! I'm dying to try the the dessert empanadas. You can also buy a variety of his frozen empanadas at the restaurant and just heat & eat.