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RED BANK: PLAIN DECOR BUT GOURMET GRITS
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Southern style shrimp and grits from the specials menu at the Inbetween Café. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON What magnetic pull does the Inbetween Café inContinue reading "RED BANK: PLAIN DECOR BUT GOURMET GRITS"
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June 5th, 2015 @ 11am
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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
SEA BRIGHT: INSPIRATION AMONG THE WEEDS
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Holly Hindin, owner of Holly Jolly Jams. Below, her dandelion jelly being readied for sale. (Photo above by John T. Ward; others by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: INSPIRATION AMONG THE WEEDS"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 3pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ROAST BEEF ON A ROLL
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A prodigious roast beef sandwich to go made by the experienced counter help at Sickles Market. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The range of choices forContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ROAST BEEF ON A ROLL"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL, IN GLOSSY COLOR
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 A sample of pastries from Adam Sobel’s Cinnamon Snail food truck and copies of his new cookbook, ‘Street Vegan,’ below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON GetContinue reading "RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL, IN GLOSSY COLOR"
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May 20th, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: WTF? UPS ITS OWN CHALLENGE
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Jason Unterman keeping the lunch tab low at Jr’s Burgers in Red Bank. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Whether it’s sticking to locally-sourced produce or tryingContinue reading "RED BANK: WTF? UPS ITS OWN CHALLENGE"
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May 15th, 2015 @ 10am
SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE
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The pungent Garlic Shrimp, above, and the Drunken Clams, below,are customer favorites.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON There isn’t a bad seat at the EventideContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE"
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May 8th, 2015 @ 11am
NO BALONEY: METS SANDWICH A HIT HERE
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Atlantic Bagel’s version of the smoked bologna sandwich sold at Citi Field. Below the kitchen of the bagel shop.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The NewContinue reading "NO BALONEY: METS SANDWICH A HIT HERE"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 11am
QUENCHING A CINCO DE MAYO THIRST
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Downtown bartender John Butler makes PieHole a fresh strawberry margarita.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Maybe it was the sterling weather this past weekend, or maybeContinue reading "QUENCHING A CINCO DE MAYO THIRST"
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May 4th, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A HEARTY BREAKFAST
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The bacon, sausage, ham and fresh mozzarella omelette at Tavolo Pronto. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Some mornings are so chaotic that we’re too busy to fryContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A HEARTY BREAKFAST"
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May 1st, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: HEAPS OF AUTHENTICITY
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The Mediterranean Platter, a dependable classic on the Front Street Trattoria menu. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON What key elements are crucial to keeping a restaurantContinue reading "RED BANK: HEAPS OF AUTHENTICITY"
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April 30th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: SOAKING IN THE FLAVOUR
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Thousands of strolling-and-eating springtime revelers flooded the White Street parking lot for the annual Red Bank International Flavour Festival on a cool, partly sunny afternoon Sunday. As usual, redbankgreen was thereContinue reading "RED BANK: SOAKING IN THE FLAVOUR"
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April 27th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR RETURNS
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Last year’s International Flavor Festival in Red Bank’s White Street parking lot served a variety of choice tidbits. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON With sunshineContinue reading "RED BANK: INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR RETURNS"
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April 24th, 2015 @ 3pm
WHATS FOR LUNCH? TOKI HAS THE ROLL
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A fresh platter of sushi from Toki in Red Bank features uni, yellowtail hamachi, tuna and a Toki Roll. Below, three chefs work Toki’s sushi bar. (Photo by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "WHATS FOR LUNCH? TOKI HAS THE ROLL"
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April 24th, 2015 @ 9am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? POUR HOUSE REUBEN
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Just one of a huge selection of daily specials at the Pour House, the Hot Pastrami Reuben is affordable and satisfying. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS AsContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? POUR HOUSE REUBEN"
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April 17th, 2015 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTY STAPLE
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 A lunch order of a Classic Parm Sandwich from the menu at Val’s Tavern. Below, General Manager Kevin Feehan. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Val’s Tavern,Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTY STAPLE"
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April 10th, 2015 @ 10am
SEA BRIGHT: DIVING INTO A BLOODY HOOK
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Ashlyn Schmidt pours a spicy bloody Mary at Dive in Sea Bright. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON A sweet cocktail filled with tropical fruit is niceContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: DIVING INTO A BLOODY HOOK"
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April 9th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: NEW OWNER AT BRANNIGAN’S
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Paul Marcotte hopes to retain Brannigan’s charming dive character while making small improvements. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Paul Marcotte is thinking about hitting the ladies’ room. Well, bothContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW OWNER AT BRANNIGAN’S"
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April 7th, 2015 @ 2pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A MONSTER BURGER
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The Monster Burger, ordered from the specials menu at Jamian’s Food and Drink. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON A regular stop for many Count Basie TheatreContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A MONSTER BURGER"
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April 3rd, 2015 @ 11am
LITTLE SILVER: A BETTER SALAD BAR
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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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April 1st, 2015 @ 8am
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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.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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'.