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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SUSHI AT SANSU
The shrimp tempura roll was a standout, but the new-to-us peanut avocado roll (right) was missing a note at the sushi counter. Or is it a bar? (Photos by JimContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SUSHI AT SANSU"
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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SANDWICHES AT EDIE’S
The lunch counter at Edie’s, a delicious anachronism. Below, an equally delicious hot corned beef sandwich.  (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS We’d never been to Edie’s Luncheonette onContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SANDWICHES AT EDIE’S"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ‘NOTHING AVERAGE’ BBQ
The Parrilla Mexicana at Lino’s Mexican Cafe, a $16.95 barbecue lunch for two that we’ll be returning for again and again. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLISContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ‘NOTHING AVERAGE’ BBQ"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HOMEY, WITH FREE FRIES
The turkey club at Alice’s Kitchen in Sea Bright.  (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS This week’s warm weather found PieHole once again putting the top downContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HOMEY, WITH FREE FRIES"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GLOBE BURGER & HOOPS
PieHole takes in some March Madness at the Globe. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Ah, the Globe. Home to arguably the best burger in Red BankContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GLOBE BURGER & HOOPS"
RED BANK: TASTY RED SNAPPER SUSHI
A great selection of rolls to choose from among the lunch specials scratched our itch for brown rice sushi at Sogo Sushi. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIMContinue reading "RED BANK: TASTY RED SNAPPER SUSHI"
FAIR HAVEN: COUCH POTATO CUISINE
At Cravin Haven, Fair Haven’s Anthony Mazzucca is building some seriously big sandwiches. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Couch potatoes around The Green: put on your cleanestContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: COUCH POTATO CUISINE"
Red Banker Brian McCourt gets it city style at La Esquina. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) In case you missed it on redbankgreen‘s PieHole food page… • AtContinue reading "FROM MEXICO TO DENMARK, VIA PIEHOLE"
RED BANK: TALKING TACOS AT THE CORNER
Elias and Eleacer Ayala in their Red Bank take-out restaurant, La Esquina. The Ayalas came to Red Bank  from Mexico City via Brooklyn. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RED BANK: TALKING TACOS AT THE CORNER"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CEBICHE AT RUNA
Lunch at Runa: cebiche two ways and chicken empanadas. Below, the fried sweet potato. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS PieHole and our frequent lunch companion rolledContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CEBICHE AT RUNA"
FOR LUNCH? KIND BURGER, STELLAR FRIES
PieHole went for the basic single burger and sweet potato fries from the extensive Kind Burgers menu. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS It took a last-minute inviteContinue reading "FOR LUNCH? KIND BURGER, STELLAR FRIES"
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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 ...
WALK THIS WAY
PARTYLINE: Before-and-afters of a sidewalk cleanup on West Street.
SOGGY NOTION
RED BANK: Breezeway sculpture captured the mood downtown as heavy rains fell Saturday morning.
HOME DELIVERY
RED BANK: After a subdivision, an instant house rises on a new Catherine Street lot.
COMMUNITY PROFILES
For Black History Month, Red Bank's Community Engagement and Equity Advisory Committee has been running a series of local profiles on Facebo ...
HEARTY FAREWELL FOR HARDY
RED BANK: Council to honor DPU supervisor Rich Hardy, who retired recently after almost 39 years of keeping things running.
HOMEBOUND? READ ON…
RED BANK: Can't get to the public library? It's now offering free delivery and pickups for homebound borough residents.
TAMING A BEAST OF A WEEK
RED BANK: After the second snowfall of the week, a borough family finds the perfect use for it – a Godzilla snow sculpture.
RED BANK: LIBRARY CLOSED, BUT THE HILL’S OPEN
RED BANK: Though the library was closed by a snowstorm, kids got to enjoy the riverfront property's steep slope Tuesday.
LIGHT(HOUSE) MAKEOVER
This year, getting ready for spring means a midwinter makeover for Strollo's Lighthouse in Red Bank.
TODAY: LOCAL PUPPY COMPETES ON ANIMAL PLANET’S “PUPPY BOWL”
Red Bank’s very own rescue puppy, Biscuit, is set to compete in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl this Sunday, February 11, at 2 PM. Th ...