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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN RED BANK
Grilled chicken wrap with curly fries, at the Red Bank Diner. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) The seasoning on the grilled chicken in the grilled chicken wrapContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN RED BANK"
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The Little Silver Panino, at Felicia’s & Sam’s. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) The name “Felicia’s and Sam’s” may not shout “Italian,” but restaurants on the GreenContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN LITTLE SILVER"
PIEHOLE: WHAT’S ON YOUR SUPER BOWL MENU?
PieHole wants to hear what kind of Super Bowl menu our readers can put together featuring surf, turf and a side of chili peppers. By JIM WILLIS For some of usContinue reading "PIEHOLE: WHAT’S ON YOUR SUPER BOWL MENU?"
PIEHOLE: BRINGING WARMTH TO A COLD WEEK
 Good Karma Cafe’s Gail Doherty transports PieHole readers to the south of France. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food and drink. If you haven’t likedContinue reading "PIEHOLE: BRINGING WARMTH TO A COLD WEEK"
Chicken roll with dipping sauce, at Sea Bright Pizza. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) An Italian chicken roll? What’s that? “If you go to Italy and askContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN SEA BRIGHT"
RUMSON: GET YOUR GATSBY ON
Heather Vena and Robb McMahon of Murphy’s Tavern in Rumson have wrapped up a marathon week of renovations and updates to the bar. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RUMSON: GET YOUR GATSBY ON"
PIEHOLE: TWO OPENINGS, A RETURN & A MOVE
Long the home of the Little Kraut, the building at the corner of Bridge Avenue and Oakland Street in Red Bank now hosts a two-story version of the relocated SanContinue reading "PIEHOLE: TWO OPENINGS, A RETURN & A MOVE"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TURKEY SUB IN LINCROFT
The turkey sub with hot peppers at joyce’s. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Joining a stream of paint-spattered tradesmen, women in businesswear, hungry young guys from ChristianContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TURKEY SUB IN LINCROFT"
RED BANK: WHO’S MAKING YOUR NEXT SUB?
Now open in Red Bank’s City Centre Plaza: Jersey Mike’s. Yeah, a chain. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) Does Red Bank need another sub shop? The folks at theContinue reading "RED BANK: WHO’S MAKING YOUR NEXT SUB?"
FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY
A “Now Hiring” sign appears in the window of Balderose Fine Foods in the run up to its reopening this week. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS AfterContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY"
IN PIEHOLE: CREPES AND PIZZA
Michael Mancuso of Puglia, where he’s the saucemeister working alongside his father, Ben. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food and drink. If you haven’tContinue reading "IN PIEHOLE: CREPES AND PIZZA"
RED BANK: SOOOO EXCITED FOR THE BREAD
East Siders Christina Dostie and Jenny Rossano made the snowy trek into downtown Red Bank this morning for the debut of Antoinette Boulangerie, the new bakery on Monmouth Street. TheContinue reading "RED BANK: SOOOO EXCITED FOR THE BREAD"
PIEHOLE: CHAMPAGNE, CAVIAR & FRESH BREAD
Sisters Zeynep Ozdemir (left) and Ayca User (center) with executive pastry chef Gina Roselle-Broschart in the Antoinette Boulangerie kitchen. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food andContinue reading "PIEHOLE: CHAMPAGNE, CAVIAR & FRESH ...
LITTLE SILVER: FROM FRANCE, STUFFED PRUNES
Sickles Market stocks these French prunes only during the holidays.  (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. For the food lovers on yourContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: FROM FRANCE, STUFFED PRUNES"
RED BANK: TASTING ROOM’S WINE HARDWARE
A gift box of wine hardware, including an in-bottle decanter and a preserver vacuum, from The Tasting Room in Red Bank. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows thatContinue reading "RED BANK: TASTING ROOM’S WINE HARDWARE"
RED BANK: EXOTIC SPICE STOCKING STUFFER
One of Red Bank’s newest stores is the source of today’s gift idea. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. ForContinue reading "RED BANK: EXOTIC SPICE STOCKING STUFFER"
RED BANK: A COOL COTTON KARMA CARRIER
Tote you veggies home from the Farmers’ Market in this cotton bag. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. For theContinue reading "RED BANK: A COOL COTTON KARMA CARRIER"
There’s a whiff of the sea to go with your evening cocktail at the newly opened Tiki Bar at Driftwood in Sea Bright.  (Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about localContinue reading "PIEHOLE: A CHRISTMAS FEAST"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN
Umberto’s Phlly cheese steak sandwich with onions. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) When it comes to cheese steak, it’s often best not to look too closely orContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN"
RED BANK: SHOP LOCAL EATERS GIFT GUIDE
Cheese Cave owner Steve Catania at work. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. For the food lovers on your giftContinue reading "RED BANK: SHOP LOCAL EATERS GIFT GUIDE"
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RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...
PRESEASON DOCKWORK
RED BANK: With winter winding down, marina gets ready for boating season with some dockwork on our beautiful Navesink River.
CORNED BEEF AND DISCO FRIES?
It’s Friday, and smart Lent-observing Leprechauns know the pot of gold at the end of Red Bank’s rainbow is actually the deliciou ...
SURFBOARD DITCHED
It’s a violation of etiquette in surfing to ditch your board.  (it could hit another surfer and hurt them). But someone appears to ha ...
ELSIE, TAKE ME WITH YOU!
Soaked by pouring rain with the temperature hovering in the low 40’s, this sign in the window of Elsie’s Subs on Monmouth Street ...