Already rocking the era-appropriate suspenders, Robb McMahon, with partner Heather Vena, is taking Murphy’s Tavern back in time. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge)

• Murphy’s Tavern in Rumson is returning to its speakeasy roots, so to speak… easy.
• Howard Bernstein’s Spice & Tea Exchange expects to open in Red Bank late next week. Meantime, he’s sharing slightly-used lemons with the Cheese Cave next door.
• What’s For Lunch? How about a tuna sub from Elsie’s in Red Bank?
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