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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SIAM GARDEN PHAD THAI
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The phad Thai lunch special at Siam Garden, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON With the Thai New Year celebration (Songkran) just around the cornerContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SIAM GARDEN PHAD THAI"
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April 1st, 2016 @ 10am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
RUMSON: BBQ, BOURBON & RECYCLED AMERICA
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Restaurateur Victor Rallo has transformed the former Molly Maguire’s Gastropub into a barbecue joint. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD With two Italian restaurants andContinue reading "RUMSON: BBQ, BOURBON & RECYCLED AMERICA"
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March 29th, 2016 @ 8am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND
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A fried shrimp platter with coleslaw and crispy french fries. The corn chowder, below, was filled with bits of crab. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON CastingContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND"
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March 25th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA
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The vegan, one of the many selections on the menu at Earth Pizza, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON When Paul and Lisa Finkler opened aContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA"
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March 18th, 2016 @ 10am
RED BANK: SUBWAY TO RETURN
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Move-in-ready for years, the storefront will finally get a Subway shop, said the landlord. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Subway sandwich shop thatContinue reading "RED BANK: SUBWAY TO RETURN"
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March 15th, 2016 @ 1pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALVADORAN FEAST
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Pollo Azado  with casamiento at Fredy Jeremy’s, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Tucked into a nondescript, partly vacant strip mall next door to a carContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALVADORAN FEAST"
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March 11th, 2016 @ 8am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TASTES OF IRELAND
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Bangers and mash, one of the Irish menu options at the Dublin House. The dining room dedicated to T.J. McMahon, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TASTES OF IRELAND"
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March 4th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SLICE RETURNS
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RED BANK: Mr. Pizza Slice and Ms. Pac-Man are reunited in a completely overhauled Monmouth Street space.
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March 3rd, 2016 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GRAB ‘N GO VARIETY
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While another customer ladled hot soup into a container, below, PieHole opted for a rainbow roll all packed up and ready to go at SuperFoodtown. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click toContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GRAB ‘N GO VARIETY"
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February 26th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEDITERRANEAN FUSION
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A Mediterranean chicken salad platter from Greekamolé, which is owned by Jimmy Elenis, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Three months after the debut of Greek Eats, a fast-foodContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEDITERRANEAN FUSION"
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February 19th, 2016 @ 11am
A STRAWBERRY KISS FOR YOUR VALENTINE
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A Strawberry Kiss, by Taste manager/bartender Meagan Davis. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’re out to make an impression on a certain someone.Continue reading "A STRAWBERRY KISS FOR YOUR VALENTINE"
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February 13th, 2016 @ 2pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SONNY’S SANDWICH
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The Greenwich Village, a Sonny’s sub filled with Italian ingredients. Below, Kenny Gambella. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Just days after opening its doors without fanfare, Sonny’s SandwichContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SONNY’S SANDWI ...
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February 12th, 2016 @ 11am
MIDDLETOWN: A RETRO CHINESE NEW YEAR
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Shrimp lo mein, left, and shrimp in garlic sauce at House of  Chong. Edward Chong, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Chinese new year begins Monday,Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN: A RETRO CHINESE NEW YEAR"
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February 6th, 2016 @ 2pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SMOOTHIE IN A BOWL
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The Acai PB&J bowl from Freshica’s Juice Bar, owned by Jessica Dalmedo, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It might seem counter-intuitive to put a juiceContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SMOOTHIE IN A BOWL"
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February 5th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY
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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"
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January 29th, 2016 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUMPTUOUS SOUP
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Seafood soup served in a rustic bowl at Kanji. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Shades of gray and black dominate the tables, slate flooring and wallsContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUMPTUOUS SOUP"
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January 22nd, 2016 @ 9am
RED BANK: FROM THE SOUTH TO YOUR MOUTH
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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"
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January 20th, 2016 @ 8am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOBA SALAD IN THE GROVE
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A pretty, noodle-based salad from the jam-packed D’jeet in The Grove.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The apres-holiday crowd at the Grove in Shrewsbury must have beenContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOBA SALAD IN THE GROVE"
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January 15th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SLICE TO KEEP RECIPE
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Nick Napoletano shows one of the windows discovered beneath the paneling at Mr. Pizza Slice. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON After getting pounded flat and spunContinue reading "RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SLICE TO KEEP RECIPE"
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January 15th, 2016 @ 9am
SEA BRIGHT: HARRY’S LOBSTER CLOSING
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After 82 years in business, Harry’s Lobster House in Sea Bright is closing Sunday, when owner/chef Lou Jacoubs and longtime manager Lynne Perry-Szwede will host a goodbye party. Jacoubs declined immediate comment,Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: HARRY’S LOBSTER CLOSING"
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January 8th, 2016 @ 11am
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RIVERSIDE FLOW
New Jersey Flow Arts brings together jugglers, poi spinners, hoopers and more weekly in Riverside Gardens Park.
Honeybee swarm carted away
Beekeeper Tanya Ptak of Ptak’s Apiary inspects a swarm of honeybees that chose a flower pot in the courtyard of Red Bank Primary Schoo ...
BELOVED POISONED DOG PHOTO SURFACES
   
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THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
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 ...

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