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LUNCH? BURRITO TEXANO, POR FAVOR SEÑOR
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The plate-hogging Burrito Texano and tamarindo agua fresca at Señor Pepper’s. Below, multicolored tablecloths spice up the dining room.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Every now andContinue reading "LUNCH? BURRITO TEXANO, POR FAVOR SEÑOR"
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October 10th, 2014 @ 7am
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RED BANK: COOKIES THAT LAST… AND LAST
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Peter LaRose behind the display cases at his family bakery, where one is reserved just for biscotti. Below, a box of hard, fresh biscotti. (Photo above by Jim Willis; belowContinue reading "RED BANK: COOKIES THAT LAST… AND LAST"
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October 9th, 2014 @ 9am
RED BANK: BOULANGERIE OPENS ART SHOW
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Exhibit No. 9 gallery owner Tom White, center, discusses the artwork now showing at Antoinette Boulangerie in Red Bank. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON CuratedContinue reading "RED BANK: BOULANGERIE OPENS ART SHOW"
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October 7th, 2014 @ 5am
SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING OUR PIEHOLE TO USE
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The three judges at the Sea Bright Farmers’ Market’s first apple pie bake-off: Eric from Estonia, Susan Ericson and Susie Markson. Below, the winning apple caramel tart. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING OUR PIEHOLE TO USE"
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October 3rd, 2014 @ 3pm
RED BANK: CHEF RENEWS PASSION AT DISH
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Anthony Ferrando discusses his newly rediscovered appreciation for hands-on cooking while preparing ravioli from scratch. Below, the completed ravioli. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON LikeContinue reading "RED BANK: CHEF RENEWS PASSION AT DISH"
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October 1st, 2014 @ 10am
RED BANK: ECOTOUR FEATURES GREEN IDEAS
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Michael Paul Raspanti in his garden. Below, Judy Marlow’s clothes dryer was good for laughs. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Energy efficiency, organic gardening and rainContinue reading "RED BANK: ECOTOUR FEATURES GREEN IDEAS"
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September 30th, 2014 @ 7am
WHATS FOR LUNCH: SLIDERS ON SURFBOARDS
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Brisket sliders and an Orange Crush on a surfboard-themed table at Woody’s Ocean Grille in Sea Bright.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Meeting a friend forContinue reading "WHATS FOR LUNCH: SLIDERS ON SURFBOARDS"
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September 26th, 2014 @ 9am
RED BANK: BREAKFAST ALL DAY LONG
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A breakfast of fried eggs, homefries and sausages from the Red Bank Diner on Broad Street. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Since the unexpected closing ofContinue reading "RED BANK: BREAKFAST ALL DAY LONG"
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September 26th, 2014 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT: DIVE BAR DIVES RIGHT BACK IN
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A bright and colorful interior to Dive into in Sea Bright. Below, the vegetarian black bean burger. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON  Dive owners and newlywedsContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: DIVE BAR DIVES RIGHT BACK IN"
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September 23rd, 2014 @ 4pm
SHREWSBURY: GARDENERS EAT THEIR OWN
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Community gardeners celebrating their harvest at the garden, located adjacent to Borough Hall. Below, Pam MacNeill and Maureen Collins in the gazebo. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: GARDENERS EAT THEIR OWN"
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September 22nd, 2014 @ 9am
GETTING FRIED ON THE GREEN
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Barnacle Bill’s fried zucchini with tangy dipping sauce is a perennial favorite, while deep fried pickle spears (below) from the Globe are a newer menu addition. (Photos By Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "GETTING FRIED ON THE GREEN"
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September 18th, 2014 @ 11am
RUMSON: LIBRARY RAISES ROOF FUNDS
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Rumson’s Oceanic library, a former post office, needs a new roof. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club in RumsonContinue reading "RUMSON: LIBRARY RAISES ROOF FUNDS"
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September 15th, 2014 @ 4pm
CIAO, BASIL’S. IT’S ‘BIRRAVINO’ NOW.
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Victor Rallo in the bicycle-decorated atrium of Birravino. Below, one of the long communal, or feste, tables in the dining room.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "CIAO, BASIL’S. IT’S ‘BIRRAVINO’ NOW."
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September 12th, 2014 @ 4pm
WHATS FOR LUNCH: FISH ‘N CHIPS BY THE SEA
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The fried cod platter at the Sea Bright Fish Company. Below, Kim Cognata, one of the owners. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON “Our mission is toContinue reading "WHATS FOR LUNCH: FISH ‘N CHIPS BY THE SEA"
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September 12th, 2014 @ 10am
RED BANK: PATRIZIA’S AMBROSIAL SIDE
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A sampling of desserts from Patrizia’s. Below: the caramel cone. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In a perfect world, calories would not count and sugary treatsContinue reading "RED BANK: PATRIZIA’S AMBROSIAL SIDE"
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September 10th, 2014 @ 11am
SEA BRIGHT: FRUITY JAMS WITH ZING
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Holly Hindin at the Sea Bright Farmers’ Market last Thursday. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON What’s the difference between jelly and jam? “Jelly is clear, whileContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: FRUITY JAMS WITH ZING"
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September 9th, 2014 @ 2pm
WHATS FOR LUNCH: SOUP’S ON
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The oversized Reuben lunch platter with  fries, above, and French onion soup, below, from CJ McLoone’s.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The calendar flips to September,Continue reading "WHATS FOR LUNCH: SOUP’S ON"
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September 5th, 2014 @ 7am
SEA BRIGHT FARMERS MARKET: DIVE DEMO
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Dive chef Kyle Hopfensperger and sous chef Daniel Ciameroni at the Sea Bright Farmers’ Market. Their salsa, below. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Last week, theContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT FARMERS MARKET: DIVE DEMO"
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September 3rd, 2014 @ 4pm
FAIR HAVEN: FINE DINING, FAIR-STYLE
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Steamers and pitchers of beer dominate the tables at the Fair Haven Fireman’s Fair. Below, volunteers Raquel Falotico and Christina Schrank. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FINE DINING, FAIR-STYLE"
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August 28th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: SMUT AND WEED AT THE MARKET
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Corn smut, or huitlacoche,  for sale at the Twin Pond Farm table.   (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The Red Bank Farmers’ Market can be countedContinue reading "RED BANK: SMUT AND WEED AT THE MARKET"
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August 27th, 2014 @ 1pm
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.