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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BRUNCH, AT GAETANO’S
RED BANK: New Gaetano's owner adds brunch to menu. PieHole is gobsmacked.
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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A RED LIGHT SANDWICH
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? "Culinary genius" in a sandwich from a Lincroft coffee shop.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A HEADFUL OF ACAI
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Fill your noggin with healthy fruit at Melonhead.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? WINDWARD DELI, HO!
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Everything's made from scratch at the Windward Deli.
RED BANK: ROASTER FIRE IS SMALL BEANS
The Friday special at Red Bank’s Coffee Corral will be “dark roast,” owner Russ Crosson quipped Thursday night following a fire in the bean roaster at his Drs. Parker Boulevard shop.
RED BANK: STARBUCKS GOES FOR A REFILL
Fear not, Starbucks junkies: the store at Broad and White streets in downtown Red Bank is only closed for renovations, and will reopen May 14, according to a posted notice.Continue reading "RED BANK: STARBUCKS GOES FOR A REFILL"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY
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"
RED BANK: FROM THE SOUTH TO YOUR MOUTH
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? WHITEFISH ON BIG BAGEL
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"
ON THE GREEN: HOLIDAY WARMTH BY THE CUP
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SLICES OF TOAST
What’s for Lunch? Or breakfast, while we’re at it. PieHole washes back two meals with good strong coffee at Toast in Red Bank. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TOAST TOSSED SALAD
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? DANISH PANINI
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"
CHURN: HOUSEWARES, TRAP DOOR AND MORE
Kathleen Conlon bought the onetime gas station that’s now Welcome Home, her housewares shop on East Front Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD ThisContinue reading "CHURN: HOUSEWARES, TRAP DOOR AND MORE"
CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN
Ashley Dupré Earle, center, at a fashion show in her boutique in February, 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This installment of redbankgreen’s RetailContinue reading "CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN"
FAIR HAVEN: NOW CRAVIN’ SPROUTS
Vegan pastries, grab ‘n go salads, kale wraps and smoothies are a few of the items customers line up for. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In aContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: NOW CRAVIN’ SPROUTS"
RUMSON: FRENCH MARKET AGAIN? OUI!
The charming facade of the newly opened French Market on East River Road in Rumson. Below,  a variety of tarts and pastries.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "RUMSON: FRENCH MARKET AGAIN? OUI!"
RED BANK: ‘COCKTAILS’ AT THE COFFEE CORRAL
Courtlyn Crosson makes a High Roller, seen below complete with grapefruit foam. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Tired of getting the same old latte or mochaccinoContinue reading "RED BANK: ‘COCKTAILS’ AT THE COFFEE CORRAL"
RED BANK: COFFEE, CARS AND CLUCK U
Dan Salazar and his wife, Grisel, at right, with Grisel’s sister, Adela Carrazana, the new owners of No Joe’s Coffee House.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This editionContinue reading "RED BANK: COFFEE, CARS AND CLUCK U"
LITTLE SILVER: A BETTER SALAD BAR
Chef Silvio Guzzo talks about the many cold and hot options available at Healthfair Natural and Organic Food Market, including the grab-and-go sandwiches below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER: A BETTER SALAD BAR"
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RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
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 ...