Skip to content
Brian Donohue
Editor Brian Donohue
Long Live Local News
Get "The Blast" Newsletter

A town square for an unsquare town

redbankgreen

Standing for the vitality of Red Bank, its community, and the fun we have together.

Author Archives: Susan Ericson

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BELLYING UP AT SURF BBQ
News 041616surfbbqsides-1-500x318-3573473
Above, a smoked-brisket sandwich, left, and a pulled pork sandwich. Below, smoked maraschino cherries at the bar. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON PieHole had been itching toContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BELLYING UP AT SURF BBQ"
Post a comment
April 22nd, 2016 @ 8am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
redbankgreen Classics
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALAD FROM DEAN’S
News 041316deansmkt3-220x141-5121335
Dean’s Market grab n’ go harvest salad with a cheerful raspberry vinaigrette. Jenna Rae Alexy, manager, seen below, has lost 100 pounds while working at the store… just saying. (Photos byContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALAD FROM DEAN’S"
Post a comment
April 15th, 2016 @ 9am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ITALIAN BRILLIANCE
News 040516artichokesoup-500x375-4884047
Pumpkin-filled ravioli is one of the lunchtime specials at La Pastaria, seen below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Go to Red Bank’s La Pastaria on Linden PlaceContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ITALIAN BRILLIANCE"
Post a comment
April 8th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SIAM GARDEN PHAD THAI
News 032915siamgdn2-220x129-4589343
The phad Thai lunch special at Siam Garden, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON With the Thai New Year celebration (Songkran) just around the cornerContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SIAM GARDEN PHAD THAI"
Post a comment
April 1st, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND
News 032216navesinkfishery2-500x249-8147427
A fried shrimp platter with coleslaw and crispy french fries. The corn chowder, below, was filled with bits of crab. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON CastingContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND"
Post a comment
March 25th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA
News 031516earthpizza2-500x324-7600737
The vegan, one of the many selections on the menu at Earth Pizza, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON When Paul and Lisa Finkler opened aContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA"
Post a comment
March 18th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALVADORAN FEAST
News 030816fredyjeremy2-500x291-7114648
Pollo Azado  with casamiento at Fredy Jeremy’s, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Tucked into a nondescript, partly vacant strip mall next door to a carContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALVADORAN FEAST"
Post a comment
March 11th, 2016 @ 8am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TASTES OF IRELAND
News 030216dublinhouse2-500x273-6563543
Bangers and mash, one of the Irish menu options at the Dublin House. The dining room dedicated to T.J. McMahon, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TASTES OF IRELAND"
Post a comment
March 4th, 2016 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GRAB ‘N GO VARIETY
News 022416foodtownwfl1-500x375-4256572
While another customer ladled hot soup into a container, below, PieHole opted for a rainbow roll all packed up and ready to go at SuperFoodtown. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click toContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GRAB ‘N GO VARIETY"
Post a comment
February 26th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEDITERRANEAN FUSION
News 021716greekamole1-500x328-8293130
A Mediterranean chicken salad platter from Greekamolé, which is owned by Jimmy Elenis, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Three months after the debut of Greek Eats, a fast-foodContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEDITERRANEAN FUSION"
Post a comment
February 19th, 2016 @ 11am
A STRAWBERRY KISS FOR YOUR VALENTINE
News 020916taste3-500x375-8456489
A Strawberry Kiss, by Taste manager/bartender Meagan Davis. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’re out to make an impression on a certain someone.Continue reading "A STRAWBERRY KISS FOR YOUR VALENTINE"
Post a comment
February 13th, 2016 @ 2pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SONNY’S SANDWICH
News 020616sonnys1-500x330-9102803
The Greenwich Village, a Sonny’s sub filled with Italian ingredients. Below, Kenny Gambella. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Just days after opening its doors without fanfare, Sonny’s SandwichContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SONNY’S SANDWI ...
Post a comment
February 12th, 2016 @ 11am
MIDDLETOWN: A RETRO CHINESE NEW YEAR
News 102915houseofchong-220x220-2698091
Shrimp lo mein, left, and shrimp in garlic sauce at House of  Chong. Edward Chong, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Chinese new year begins Monday,Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN: A RETRO CHINESE NEW YEAR"
Post a comment
February 6th, 2016 @ 2pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SMOOTHIE IN A BOWL
News 020316freshica5-220x143-2518899
The Acai PB&J bowl from Freshica’s Juice Bar, owned by Jessica Dalmedo, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It might seem counter-intuitive to put a juiceContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SMOOTHIE IN A BOWL"
Post a comment
February 5th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY
News 012716butlersmkt2-220x165-1384651
The honey maple turkey sandwich on a roll from Butlers. Below, owner Paul Stout. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It doesn’t matter if your mood isContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY"
Post a comment
January 29th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUMPTUOUS SOUP
News 011616kanji5-500x314-8352746
Seafood soup served in a rustic bowl at Kanji. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Shades of gray and black dominate the tables, slate flooring and wallsContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUMPTUOUS SOUP"
Post a comment
January 22nd, 2016 @ 9am
RED BANK: FROM THE SOUTH TO YOUR MOUTH
News 011516charlestonshop3-500x328-1519254
Clare Destoppelaire, manager of the Charleston Shops in Red Bank, shows off some of the Low Country food she sells.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Filling inContinue reading "RED BANK: FROM THE SOUTH TO YOUR MOUTH"
Post a comment
January 20th, 2016 @ 8am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOBA SALAD IN THE GROVE
News 010916djeet4-500x353-1962077
A pretty, noodle-based salad from the jam-packed D’jeet in The Grove.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The apres-holiday crowd at the Grove in Shrewsbury must have beenContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOBA SALAD IN THE GROVE"
Post a comment
January 15th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SLICE TO KEEP RECIPE
News 531333_461307037226695_1415846764_o-220x146-1604832
Nick Napoletano shows one of the windows discovered beneath the paneling at Mr. Pizza Slice. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON After getting pounded flat and spunContinue reading "RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SLICE TO KEEP RECIPE"
Post a comment
January 15th, 2016 @ 9am
SEA BRIGHT: HARRY’S ENDS ERA ON HIGH NOTE
News 011016harrys4-500x307-6065263
Lynne Perry-Szwede, behind the bar, reminisced with Mary Orr, above, while Feli Donato and Mike Sakowski took a last turn at the pool table at Harry’s Lobster House. (Photos by SusanContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: HARRY’S ENDS ERA ON HIGH NOTE"
Post a comment
January 11th, 2016 @ 7pm
Partyline
“That should be on Red Bank Green!”

If you've ever thought that, join the 24 readers who've signed up to post their own stories on Red Bank Green.

Become a Partyliner
Partyline
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
St. James Church praying mantis 102026
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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 ...
Become a Guardian of the Green. Help redbankgreen stand for 100 years. Help us get to our first 100 Guardians · joined by A Friend of the Green and 6 others
Become a Guardian