Working in radio definitely has its perks. Some people would say the free tickets to prime-time concerts are the best part of the job. Others would say the fact that we get to play music and discuss it for a living is the best part. And while I agree with all of those as well, some days I think it is the free food we get on the job — especially if it is from a place like Monterey Prime American Grill!

Yesterday, all of us in the Beasley Radio Group Philadelphia cluster were fortunate enough to be fed with an amazing spread from Monterey Prime American Grill — and let me tell you, it was outstanding!

Monterey Prime American Grill is Dave Magrogan’s new restaurant that recently opened in Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey.

Dave Magrogan along with Operating Partner, Shaun O’Mara, and Executive Chef, Andrew Pearce have put together quite the restaurant.

Those of you who know of Dave Magrogan, know that anytime he decides to invest time into a restaurant, it is going to be top-notch.

For example, all eight locations of his Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bars!

If Magrogan is the CEO, you know that restaurant will be worth the trip — And Monterey Prime American Grill is no different!

Funnily enough, the restaurant opened up one month ago today, so congratulations on one month!

The vision for the restaurant was to have a menu that features the best a steakhouse has to offer, the best seafood has to offer, while maintaining selections of a prime American grill.

The restaurant itself looks gorgeous and is very spacious! I can’t think of a better place to grab dinner.

Not only did Dave Magrogan send some amazing food from Monterey Prime American Grill, but he also personally delivered it and visited Steve and me in the studio!

Dave is actually a good friend of mine and I have known him for over 20 years!

We actually did a guys' trip together where we visited Dublin, Ireland, a few years back. Man, did we have a blast!

Dave practically knew everyone in Dublin. Not to mention, where to find the best bars, pubs, and restaurants!

He may have known where to find the best restaurants in Ireland, but I’ll tell you where to find the best new restaurant in New Jersey!

Visit Monterey Prime American Grill at 558 Fellowship Road in Mt. Laurel Township — located next to the Aloft Hotel.

If you were not tuning into The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti yesterday — and if you weren’t, then what the heck else were you doing — then you may have missed a big announcement that we made involving Journey and Def Leppard!

Steve, Eric Johnson, and I made the official announcement that MGK is bringing both Journey and Def Leppard to Citizens Bank Park this summer on July 23rd, 2024!

Plus, The Steve Miller Band will also be coming to town in support of the two iconic bands.

What could be better than two legendary bands coming together to perform on the same tour in the best city in the world?!

The only thing I can think of is having two legendary bands coming together to perform on the same tour in the best city in the world, and the best classic rock station in the world being involved as well!

If you listen to the station regularly, then you know that both Journey and Def Leppard play on our airwaves daily. If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that you can hear those two legendary bands on all of MGK’s playlists.

Well, now you have the opportunity to see all those classic songs live this summer.

Tickets go on sale next Friday, December 15th, at 10 a.m., so mark your calendars.

Oh, and I can’t forget to mention that you will have plenty of opportunities to win free tickets through the station.

So keep that dial locked onto 102.9 WMGK all weekend long for your chance to win some free tickets!

Plus, we will have tickets all of next week on The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti, so make sure you tune in bright and early so you don’t miss out!

I can't wait for July to roll around to see both Journey and Def Leppard put on a show!

But in the meantime, take a look at my top five songs from each band below!

Enjoy!