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Author Archives: Susan Ericson

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? WHITEFISH ON BIG BAGEL
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A sesame-seed bagel teeming with whitefish salad, lettuce and tomato from the Bagel Station, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Red Bank has seen itsContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? WHITEFISH ON BIG BAGEL"
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January 8th, 2016 @ 9am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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NEW YEARS EVE: BARTENDERS HAVE YOUR BACK
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Ryan Matthews, bartender at the Belmonte, has a non-alcoholic cocktail for you. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON So, what’s the plan for New Years Eve? WillContinue reading "NEW YEARS EVE: BARTENDERS HAVE YOUR BACK"
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December 31st, 2015 @ 12pm
LINCROFT: ALEO’S MOVEABLE FEAST
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The helpful employees at Aleo Italian Specialties get customer orders out quickly. Below, some of the many gourmet takeout options.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON SteppingContinue reading "LINCROFT: ALEO’S MOVEABLE FEAST"
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December 30th, 2015 @ 11am
ON THE GREEN: HOLIDAY WARMTH BY THE CUP
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Coffee beans in a Seinfeld-themed Festivus variety can be found at Booskerdoo. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Still searching for the just-right Christmas gift? How aboutContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: HOLIDAY WARMTH BY THE CUP"
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December 22nd, 2015 @ 12pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CHICKEN FROM PAT’S
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A  festive holiday display of stuffed breads at Pat’s Market, above, and the chicken parm, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Pat’s Market, a butcher shopContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CHICKEN FROM PAT’S"
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December 18th, 2015 @ 9am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? OLD-SCHOOL SPOT-HITTER
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The grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup combo at The Spot, seen below with a window looking out on Broad Street. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON ThoseContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? OLD-SCHOOL SPOT-HITTER"
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December 11th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: SMALL KITCHEN YIELDS BIG FLAVOR
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Mixed green salad on the specials menu at Jamian’s Food and Drink is available for lunch or dinner. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON PieHole dipped aContinue reading "RED BANK: SMALL KITCHEN YIELDS BIG FLAVOR"
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December 9th, 2015 @ 9am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? FAST FOOD, GREEK STYLE
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A plate of rotisserie chicken at Greek Eats comes with pita bread and a variety of  sides. A gyro, below, loaded with fillings, including french fries.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? FAST FOOD, GREEK STYLE"
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December 4th, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CRISPY FISH AND CHIPS
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Fish and chips from Chowda House. Below, the always helpful Tish Mancia at the takeout counter.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The Chowda House, just acrossContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CRISPY FISH AND CHIPS"
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November 27th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: THANKSGIVING SIDES AND SWEETS
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Seasonal treats from Red Bank include pumpkin-filled cannolis from Sempre Cannoli, above, and pumpkin truffles from Chocolate Works, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Whether you’reContinue reading "RED BANK: THANKSGIVING SIDES AND SWEETS"
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November 21st, 2015 @ 8am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MOJO IN A SANDWICH
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ChikyBoom’s Cuban sandwich comes on a platter loaded with fries, potato salad and mojo sauce. Belly up to the bar in the front of the restaurant.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MOJO IN A SANDWICH"
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November 20th, 2015 @ 7am
FAIR HAVEN: SCHOOLED ON MEATBALLS
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Meatballs and gnocchi in San Marzano tomato sauce with parmesan-ricotta crema made by chef Julie Aurichio, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It takes courage toContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: SCHOOLED ON MEATBALLS"
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November 18th, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A FRESH TAKE ON TAPAS
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An unusual adaptation of taquitos, above, and a glass of made-to-order sangria, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Gone are the heavy velvet drapes and dark,Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A FRESH TAKE ON TAPAS"
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November 13th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF
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Kitch Organic chef Jennifer Freeman stirs a mixture of ground turkey and vegetables while Liam Splane cuts down a flat of wheat grass.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF"
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November 10th, 2015 @ 1pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TOAST TOSSED SALAD
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A Chopped Greek salad with grilled shrimp, above, and a plate of hash and eggs, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Peace, Love and Pancakes: HowContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TOAST TOSSED SALAD"
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November 6th, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A 10TH AVE. BURRITO
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The burrito comes with how-to-eat directions. Below, the chips and salsa dip. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON From Broad Street to Bridge Avenue, burritos have becomeContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A 10TH AVE. BURRITO"
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October 30th, 2015 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BIG MENU AT TOMMY’S
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A Hickory-Bacon Burger and an order of oven-roasted wings at Tommy’s Tavern + Tap in Sea Bright. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Trying to enter Tommy’s TavernContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BIG MENU AT TOMMY’S"
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October 23rd, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: A WANDERING CHEF SETTLES DOWN
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Lauren Van Liew in the kitchen of her new catering business. Dishes include a classic fresh spinach salad, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In theContinue reading "RED BANK: A WANDERING CHEF SETTLES DOWN"
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October 22nd, 2015 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUGGESTION IN FRENCH
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Perhaps lured by the aroma of baked pastries, below, customers took advantage of a crisp autumn day for lunch at the French Market this week. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click toContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUGGESTION IN FRENCH"
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October 16th, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? DANISH PANINI
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Chicken Douglas, a panini-style sandwich from the Danish Café, a flag-festooned coffee shop. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON On any given day at Loni and ClaudiContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? DANISH PANINI"
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October 9th, 2015 @ 11am
Partyline
RBG CUB SIGHTING
A Partyline contributor positioned on the dais at Thursday's meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment captured redbankgreen reporter intern ...
DOWNPOUR STRAINS DRAIN
Partyline captures video of a flooded intersection during Tuesday's afternoon thunderstorm.
STILL ‘OPEN’ SPACE
Next to Fins and Feathers, very surprised to see an overgrown parking lot that still sits there…overgrown and with blacktop. (Photo and te ...
DARK COMEDY BY JERSEY DIRECTOR OPENS FILM FEST
Indie Street Film Festival kicks off with "In Memoriam," a dark comedy about an actor with six months to live.
Indie Street Film Festival Kicks Off
Indie Street Film Festival kicks off.
KUDOS FOR RBCS FINANCE WHIZZES
Monmouth County Board of Commissioners and Borough Council honor Red Bank Charter School students who took second place in a national financ ...
MARINE PARK HOT DOGS
Red Bank's newly remade Marine Park also has a new lunch option, a newly licensed hot dog cart.
MATCHA CLOSE UP
Partyline captures a photographer working for Aura Coffee Roaster angles for the perfect shot of two iced matcha lattes on Broad Street Mond ...
SOUTH STREET AUTHOR TO READ AT LIBRARY SATURDAY
South Street resident Scott Robertson will read selections from his book, Contents of a Curious Mind, Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 ...
EARTH SPIRIT FOUNDER DIES
Jocelyn Ruth Midose, longtime owner of Earth Spirit New Age Center has died.
A PERFECT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The annual National Night Out event organized by the Red Bank Police Department drew hundreds to frolic amid the green grass and cotton cand ...
Blackhawk Helicopter Arrives for National Night Out
The Blackhawk helicopter has arrived. Everyone’s favorite part of each National Night Out hosted by the Red Bank Police Department jus ...
PARKING METER MOMENT
Patty Bishop of Verona was halfway through her haircut at Fox & Jane when she realized she needed to feed the parking meter. After she p ...
JOIN US AT JJ’S – PLEASE!
A doe-eyed sect of sentient boba teas sweetly beseeches us to join their adorable cult outside of JJ Delicacies this sticky August Sunday!
NEIGHBORS GATHER AT TINO’S
Chris Havens of River Street gathered group of Red Bankers for dinner on Thursday night. The gathering was in the back patio of Tino’s Mex ...
TREE BRANCH VS CAR
A tree branch fell on a parked car on Chestnut Street near Pearl Street Sunday. Submitted by Brian Donohue
APOSTROPHE CATASTROPHE
As a curmudgeonly curator of terrible punctuation on public signs, I’ve seen and shaken my head at a lot of gratuitous quotation marks ...
DANE FOR DEMOCRACY
redbankgreen Partyline captures a great dane who, all signs indicate, has had enough.
SUNFLOWER GAUNTLET
On the Partyline: a sunflower guantlet on River Street.
VIGIL FOR 68 DEAD
About 100 people attended a Saturday vigil at Johnny Jazz Park in Red Bank as part of a nationwide series of events to mourn the lives of pe ...