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RED BANK: DRAPERY SHOP CLOSES, WHILE CURTAIN RISES ON NEW SIP ‘N PAINT, COFFEE SHOPS
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, we look at officials' claim of 22 new businesses opening in 2025. Also, one of Red Bank's longest running businesses calls it quits, while new ventures spring up. (Click to read)
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January 21st @ 6pm
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RED BANK: PORK ROLL, TACO EATERIES TOP ‘BEST OF’ LISTS
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Red Bank eateries Johnny's Pork Roll and Mexican International Food land on web site's top restaurant lists. (click to read)
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May 7th, 2025 @ 5pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AMELIA’S KITCHEN POPS
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SHREWSBURY: What's for Lunch? Pop's Garage is now Amelia's Kitchen, with the same owners but a new emphasis on healthy eating.
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May 26th, 2017 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AN ORCA OF A BURRITO
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LINCROFT: What's for Lunch? First some decisions, leading to an orca of a burrito, at Queso Grill.
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December 9th, 2016 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? NACHOS AND BEAN SOUP
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WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Red Bank's Carlos O'Connor's Mexican is now open for lunch on weekends. PieHole digs into a hearty bowl of soup, and more.
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September 30th, 2016 @ 10am
CRAVINGS: A BUSHEL IN A BURRITO
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RED BANK: Somewhere north of the border, an autumn craving hits PieHole.
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September 14th, 2016 @ 3pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A BODEGA SPECIAL
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Chuleta de puerco en salsa pasilla, or pork chops in a spicy gravy with cactus, is a daily special at Linares Grocery and Restaurant. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A BODEGA SPECIAL"
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July 22nd, 2016 @ 9am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BODEGA TACOS
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Bistek tacos chosen from the “Spanish” lunch menu at Town and Country Deli, a convenience store selling more than food, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BODEGA TACOS"
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May 20th, 2016 @ 8am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GLOBAL CONCEPTS
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Global Eatery’s mix-and-match international choices include Mexican enchiladas, Korean beef in a cabbage wrap and Italian meatballs. Below, a customer fixes a salad to go.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GLOBAL CONCEPTS"
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April 29th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: BUONA SERA, JIMMY JOHN’S OK’D
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The former Wayne’s Market on West Front Street is slated to open as a Jimmy John’s franchise owned by Gaslight Anthem bassist Alex Levine, at left below, and Matt Schaffert,Continue reading "RED BANK: BUONA SERA, JIMMY JOHN’S OK’D"
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February 2nd, 2016 @ 7am
RED BANK: 10TH AVE. BARMAN SMOKES ‘EM
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Dudley Delhagen, bar manager at 10th Ave. Burrito Company in Red Bank, was named the winner of a national contest to come up with a new cocktail using DeKuyper’s-brand cordials Monday. LaunchedContinue reading "RED BANK: 10TH AVE. BARMAN SMOKES ‘EM"
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December 14th, 2015 @ 12pm
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
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? AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
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Enchiladas in salsa verde at La Chaparrita, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson and John T Ward. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Authentic Mexican food that brings serious heat, if that’s whatContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AUTHENTIC MEXICAN"
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September 18th, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: 10TH AVE. ENTERS THE RING
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10th Ave. Burrito owner Brian Katz with a mural depicting luchadores in an agave field—complete with a tequila distillery. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: 10TH AVE. ENTERS THE RING"
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August 7th, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: BAR PLANS DECK; CHAINS COMING
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Branningan’s has filed plans to add a two-tiered deck to the parking lot side of its Wharf Avenue building. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Yes, it’s already time forContinue reading "RED BANK: BAR PLANS DECK; CHAINS COMING"
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July 20th, 2015 @ 9am
CHURN: 10TH AVE. NEARS OPENING DATE
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Signage is now up at 10th Ave. Burrito on West Front Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD With the restaurantization of Red BankContinue reading "CHURN: 10TH AVE. NEARS OPENING DATE"
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July 15th, 2015 @ 9am
RED BANK: PARISH CELEBRATES PATRON SAINT
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More than 200 parishioners and friends of Saint Anthony’s Church celebrated the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua with a procession across Red Bank and an outdoor festival Saturday. AfterContinue reading "RED BANK: PARISH CELEBRATES PATRON SAINT"
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June 15th, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOME SERIOUS HEAT
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Platillo Altamirano, a spicy lunch special. Below, festive chairs liven up a dining room. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Even with the air conditioning blastingContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOME SERIOUS HEAT"
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June 12th, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SURF TACO’S SALSA ROCKS
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Two beef tacos and a Hawaiian salad hit the spot at Surf Taco on Broad Street in Red Bank. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Fast foodContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SURF TACO’S SALSA ROCKS"
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May 29th, 2015 @ 10am
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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 ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.