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BOOSKERDOO: NO LONGER JUST COFFEE
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Amelia Caverly, below, and at center above with fellow Booskerdoo bakers Carolyn Kroeper, left, and Diana Richter preparing the day’s bread and pastries.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "BOOSKERDOO: NO LONGER JUST COFFEE"
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November 20th, 2014 @ 12pm
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SOUP’S ON, AND GOOD TO GO
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Laudy Hage of Zaitooni Deli with a quart of her popular lentil soup. Below, the vegan Mediterranean eggplant soup from Healthy Habits Natural Foods. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "SOUP’S ON, AND GOOD TO GO"
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November 11th, 2014 @ 12pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PICK A # @ BRENNAN’S
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The smoked-salmon on sesame-seed bagel from Brennan’s. Below, the menu board behind the deli counter. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Brennan’s Deli in Rumson is allContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PICK A # @ BRENNAN’S"
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November 7th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: SPICING UP A MONDAY NIGHT
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The granite bar at Pazzo is as inviting as any table in the restaurant. Below, complimentary dishes of  olives and warm bread and butter served at the bar. (Photo by SusanContinue reading "RED BANK: SPICING UP A MONDAY NIGHT"
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November 6th, 2014 @ 3pm
RED BANK: NEVER-ENDING SOUP SEASON
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Gary Sable wraps up a lunch-to-go order for one of the many customers who wait patiently in line. Below, the 32-ounce Portuguese sausage and kale soup. (Photo by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: NEVER-ENDING SOUP SEASON"
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October 30th, 2014 @ 3pm
LITTLE SILVER SZECHUAN’S SECRET: COMFORT
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Moo Shu Pork, fried rice and condiments crowd a table at Little Szechuan Restaurant. Below, a view of the comfortable booths.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER SZECHUAN’S SECRET: COMFORT"
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October 23rd, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK: NOT FANCY BUT SO TASTY
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The platter of Tacos al Pastor, served on a melmac plate, at the International Mexican Food Restaurant. Below, a sampling of the sauces that accompany the tacos. (Photo by Susan Ericson.Continue reading "RED BANK: NOT FANCY BUT SO TASTY"
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October 22nd, 2014 @ 9am
RED BANK: CHILI WITH A LOT OF SOUL
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Stuart Jensen and Vinnie Sarullo of Navesink Hook and Ladder with their potful of chili at JBJ Soul Kitchen’s chili cook-off. Below, Union Beach Fire Company’s entry won first place.  (PhotoContinue reading "RED BANK: CHILI WITH A LOT OF SOUL"
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October 13th, 2014 @ 11am
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
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: 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
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
LITTLE SILVER: KEEPIN’ IT LOCAL FOR PARKER
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More than 250 attendees braved drippy tents for a “farm to table’ fundraising dinner at the Parker Homestead in Little Silver Saturday night. The menu, crafted by celebrity chef  DavidContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: KEEPIN’ IT LOCAL FOR PARKER"
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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
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
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PEACE, LOVE AND JUGGLING
Music and flow arts filled Riverside Gardens Park Friday night at the free flow arts meetup hosted by Cirque de Peace, with guest band Sweet ...
IMMIGRATION PROTESTS CONTINUE
Protests against a wave of immigration arrests in Red Bank and nationwide continued for a third and fourth straight day on Shrewsbury Avenue ...
CARS, BARS AND VANS
Middletown resident Rob King was cruising through the Red Bank municipal parking lot behind the Dublin House Saturday night in his 1969 Plym ...
TWO SHORTS IN FILMONEFEST
Leonardo Morales Pitalua, a 20-year-old animator who lived in Red Bank until February, will have two short films shown at FilmOneFest in Hig ...
LONG DOGGONE WAIT
Partyline photo: The driver of an e-bike and his human passenger wait at the Monmouth Street train crossing while a northbound NJ Transit tr ...
WE’RE LICHEN THIS FUNGHI!
A mushroom sprouts from the mouth-like hole in this lichen-covered tree on the grounds of Red Bank Primary School Tuesday morning.
HELL STRIP FIREWORKS
Revelers launched fireworks from the hell strip in front of a home on Drs. James Parker Boulevard on July 4, one of many impromptu and quest ...
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SWIMMING, ER, SCULLING RIVER?
Partyline photo captures a single rower working their way up the Swimming River.
SUMMER SUNRISE
A stunning Sunrise on the Navesink River in Red Bank Tuesday June 30.
BRAZEN LAWLESSNESS?
Who does this? One of those famously (and, yes apocryphally) illegal-to-remove mattress tags lies on the plaza outside the Count Basie Cente ...
SUNNY SKIES, JAZZY VIBES AT RED BANK ARTS FEST
A jazz combo comprised of current and former students of the Red Bank-based Jazz Arts Project performed at the first Red Bank Arts Festival ...
COOL JUNE BRIDE RIDE
It’s a wedding thing. (Photo and text by Rosann Dal Pra)  
RED BANK CLASSIC 5k
Runners at the starting line of the Red Bank Classic 5k Saturday morning.
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY AT COUNT BASIE FIELD
Solid turnout, festive vibes and a huge Mexico win: Count Basie Park World Cup Watch Party photos. (Click to read)
DOUBLE RAINBOW OVER RED BANK
Partyline contributor captures stunning double rainbow over Red Bank.
RED BANK: SINKHOLE ON SHREWSBURY AVE
Emergency sinkhole repairs closed Shrewsbury Avenue northbound traffic for most of the day Wednesday.
NAVESINK SUNRISE
Partyliner captures stunning sunrise over the Navesink River in Red Bank.
DRONES SCRUB BANK BUILDING
Partyline photo: A power washing drone was used to clean the exterior of the Ocean First Bank Building at 110 West Front Street recently.
MESSAGE TO READERS
Please stand by: A quick message to readers about a pause in news coverage.
IN THE DISTANCE, NEW STATUE UNVEILED
A new monument commemorating the 250th anniversary of US Independence is unveiled in a park that only has a Red Bank mailing address.