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Category Archives: Food and Drink

With a plethora of restaurants, Red Bank is a diner’s delight year-round. But in summer, it takes on a casual and unhurried demeanor as the doors are thrown open andContinue reading "TABLE UNDER THE STREETLIGHT, PLEASE"
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September 2nd, 2011 @ 11am
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YOUNG SHOPPERS PRIME DOWNTOWN PUMP
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Is it just us, or are more young people shopping in downtown Red Bank than in recent years? Below, Leanne Navarette of Backward Glances. (Click to enlarge) By MOLLY MULSHINEContinue reading "YOUNG SHOPPERS PRIME DOWNTOWN PUMP"
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September 2nd, 2011 @ 10am
SENTENCINGS DELAYED IN FIREHOUSE TUSSLE
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One of two videos of a firehouse fight involving three Sea Bright firemen last October. The second video is below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The lawyer forContinue reading "SENTENCINGS DELAYED IN FIREHOUSE TUSSLE"
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September 1st, 2011 @ 8am
OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR
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After a hurricane-induced sputtering start, the eight-day Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair enters the home stretch Wednesday night with with an outlook of uninterrupted fun, food and pleasant weather. The NationalContinue reading "OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR"
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August 31st, 2011 @ 8am
IT’S OFFICIAL: CHAR TAKES ASHES SPACE
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Vacant for the past year, the corner building on Broad Street has a new tenant. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The three-story space formerly home to Ashes CigarContinue reading "IT’S OFFICIAL: CHAR TAKES ASHES SPACE"
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August 30th, 2011 @ 2pm
PATIENCE & GROANS AS OUTAGES PERSIST
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A downed tree and electrical lines had First Street in Rumson blocked off 48 hours after the storm. Below, a sign on the locked doors of Trader Joe’s in Shrewsbury.Continue reading "PATIENCE & GROANS AS OUTAGES PERSIST"
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August 30th, 2011 @ 12pm
FIXX BUYS TIME: 15 MINUTES FOR 90 DAYS
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Music at Fixx will be cut off at 1:30 a.m. for the next three months under a deal worked out with the borough council. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "FIXX BUYS TIME: 15 MINUTES FOR 90 DAYS"
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August 24th, 2011 @ 11pm
In conversation on a sweltering day a few weeks back, Steve Catania, owner of The Cheese Cave on Monmouth Street in Red Bank, casually mentioned what a nice, light, summerContinue reading "CHEESE: IT’S WHAT’S FOR… SUPPER?"
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August 24th, 2011 @ 11am
AFTER 54 YEARS, READIE’S READIES MOVE
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Tom Fishkin outside the Broad Street storefront into which he plans to move Readie’s Fine Foods next month. (Click to enlarge) Here’s a movin’-on-up story we don’t see many examplesContinue reading "AFTER 54 YEARS, READIE’S READIES MOVE"
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August 23rd, 2011 @ 10am
A FAIR SIGHT: FAIR HAVEN FIREMEN’S FAIR
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The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off its traditional week-plus run Friday night. Touted as the biggest firemen’s fair in New Jersey, the event boasts feel-good qualities galore: brimming bowlsContinue reading "A FAIR SIGHT: FAIR HAVEN FIREMEN’S FAIR"
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August 23rd, 2011 @ 8am
EXOTIC CAR SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY
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A taste of vrooms to come, as seen outside Blue Water Seafood Company last Friday night. (Click to enlarge) Foam-mattress maven Michael Fux, right, has been making the rounds inContinue reading "EXOTIC CAR SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY"
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August 22nd, 2011 @ 9am
TWO HOUSES DONATED TO LUNCH BREAK
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The two properties adjoining Lunch Break, at right above, will be used to provide social services and clothing to the needy, if plans are approved. (Click to enlarge) Space isContinue reading "TWO HOUSES DONATED TO LUNCH BREAK"
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August 17th, 2011 @ 9am
For the second year in a row, former Red Bank residents, newcomers and old-timers gathered for a “family reunion” block party on Drs. James Parker Boulevard Saturday. Photographer Stacie FanelliContinue reading "GETTING THE OLD CROWD TOGETHER AGAIN"
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August 15th, 2011 @ 6am
A FAIR WIND CARRIES DELI DOWN THE BLOCK
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Fairwinds Deli made its move down east last week. Below, the late-lunch crowd crams the counter Thursday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The surest signContinue reading "A FAIR WIND CARRIES DELI DOWN THE BLOCK"
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August 12th, 2011 @ 5am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Consider the wall. Mesmerizing, isn’t it?
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August 11th, 2011 @ 7am
LONG-VACANT SPACE GETTING YOGURT SHOP
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Blissberry customers serve themselves and pay by the weight of their purchases, says the shop’s owner. (Click to enlarge) A Red Bank storefront that’s been vacant for at least fourContinue reading "LONG-VACANT SPACE GETTING YOGURT SHOP"
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August 9th, 2011 @ 12pm
ARCADE (BEEP!) RUNS THE BOARD (BWOOP!)
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An artist’s rendering of the ’boutique’ video game arcade planned for 80 Broad Street. Below right, owner Ken Kalada shares a laugh with zoning board member Tom Williams after theContinue reading "ARCADE (BEEP!) RUNS THE BOARD (BWOOP!)"
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August 4th, 2011 @ 11pm
Photos by Stacie Fanelli. To enlarge the slideshow, click the embiggen symbol in the lower right corner. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Late in 2009 and into 2010, a sign in aContinue reading "IT’S ALL A MATTER OF TASTE IN CUPCAKE CITY"
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July 29th, 2011 @ 11am
WAIT: THERE’S A PATIO IN THERE?
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An architect’s rendering of the facades of the sub shop and barbershop planned for 8 Monmouth. An “exterior dining patio” would be hidden behind the stairwell accessed by the doubleContinue reading "WAIT: THERE’S A PATIO IN THERE?"
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July 28th, 2011 @ 11am
WELL, SHUCKS, IT’S NOT FAIR – YET
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There’s still a month to go before the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off its annual eight-day swirl of food and rides, but preparation of more than 150 gallons ofContinue reading "WELL, SHUCKS, IT’S NOT FAIR – YET"
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July 26th, 2011 @ 10am
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SNEAKERS OVER BROAD
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sneakers hanging from the overhead wires on Broad Street.
PIANO TRASHED
Left out to take at 83 River Street. Property owner is a touring musician. Studio and home. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris H ...
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
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.
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