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RED BANK: A CHAT ABOUT CHOWDA
Chef Glenn from Red Bank's Chowda House breaks down the chowder basics for PieHole.
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RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL PLAN SQUASHED
Red Bank has seen the last of the Cinnamon Snail, at least until next year’s Farmers’ Market at the Galleria, says mobile chef Adam Sobel. (Photo by John T. Ward.Continue reading "RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL PLAN SQUASHED"
Already rocking the era-appropriate suspenders, Robb McMahon, with partner Heather Vena, is taking Murphy’s Tavern back in time. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) In case you missed itContinue reading "PIEHOLE: LEMONS, TUNA, SPICE AND WHISKEY"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TUNA SUB, IN RED BANK
The tuna half-sub at Elsie’s. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) What’s For Lunch? How about half a tuna sub from Elsie’s Sub Shop, on Monmouth Street inContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TUNA SUB, IN RED BANK"
RED BANK: A ZESTY NEW NEIGHBOR
PieHole happened to be on the scene when Red Bank’s new sugar and spice purveyor came looking to give away some lemons leftover from a morning of zesting. (Photo by Jim Willis.Continue reading "RED BANK: A ZESTY NEW NEIGHBOR"
WEEKENDER: A NOT YET WINTER WONDERLAND
The 33rd anniversary of John Lennon’s death finds a traveling exhibit of the Beatle’s artwork camped out in Red Bank. Friday, December 6: RED BANK: In the midst of theContinue reading "WEEKENDER: A NOT YET WINTER WONDERLAND"
TREE LIGHTINGS TO LIGHT UP THE GREEN
Tree lightings, such as the annual ceremony in Sea Bright, bring light therapy to the Green this weekend. Below, an archived favorite shot from the 2008 Westside tree lighting inContinue reading "TREE LIGHTINGS TO LIGHT UP THE GREEN"
RED BANK: LET THERE BE TRUCK FOOD!
The vegan magnet Cinnamon Snail will have a temporary home beside Teak, thanks to a little help from PieHole. (Photo by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS AsContinue reading "RED BANK: LET THERE BE TRUCK FOOD!"
RED BANK: ANIME FANS GET CREATIVE
Librarian Stephanie Chadwick with participants in last month’s meeting of the anime club. Below, details of some mangas. (Photos by Isabel Halloran. Click to enlarge) By ISABEL HALLORAN Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: ANIME FANS GET CREATIVE"
RED BANK: A DAMPER ON THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Thick fog settled on the Green Thursday morning, enshrouding the Christmas tree at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank. The Weather Channel forecasts the haze will lift by late-morning, replacedContinue reading "RED BANK: A DAMPER ON THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Think you know Where this photo was taken? Please send an email with the answer to [email protected]. Last week’s shot, showing a window in the shape of a grand piano,Continue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
Red Banker Brian McCourt gets it city style at La Esquina. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) In case you missed it on redbankgreen‘s PieHole food page… • AtContinue reading "FROM MEXICO TO DENMARK, VIA PIEHOLE"
PARK, THE DOWNTOWN ANGELS SING
Parking in municipal lots and numbered street spaces is FREE from December 12 through Christmas Day, with the return of a holiday promotion from Red Bank RiverCenter. Leave the quartersContinue reading "PARK, THE DOWNTOWN ANGELS SING"
RED BANK: LUCKY BREAK BILLIARDS TO REOPEN
Lucky Break was closed for more than two months as the owner struggled to find a way out of red tape over BYOB rules.  (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: LUCKY BREAK BILLIARDS TO REOPEN"
RED BANK: TALKING TACOS AT THE CORNER
Elias and Eleacer Ayala in their Red Bank take-out restaurant, La Esquina. The Ayalas came to Red Bank  from Mexico City via Brooklyn. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RED BANK: TALKING TACOS AT THE CORNER"
BLUE EYES DOES RED BANK, FOR WHITE XMAS
Zach Alexander (Red Bank), Hollie Baines (Little Silver) and Deborah Dutcher (Rumson) are among the local vocalizers paying tribute to the Chairman of the Board during the 7th annual SinatraContinue reading "BLUE EYES DOES RED BANK, FOR WHITE XMAS"
Laura E. Stasi of Red Bank has been inducted into the Irving Bacheller Society, the English Department’s honorary society at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. Stasi is a memberContinue reading "RED BANK, LITTLE SILVER CLASS ACTS"
RED BANK: A KID’S DANISH WITH SANTA
The Danish Cafe in The Galleria offers Breakfast with Santa this Weekend.
PIEHOLE LARDER: BEST DEAL ON NUTS
Who has the best bargain on unshelled nuts? PieHole knows. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) You’ll find unshelled nuts prominently displayed at most grocery stores around the Green.Continue reading "PIEHOLE LARDER: BEST DEAL ON NUTS"
RED BANK: PATRIZIA’S, CARLO’S WIN OKS
A rendering of the proposed Patrizia’s, which would occupy the onetime Merhant’s Trust Company at 28 Broad Street, seen at center below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD AContinue reading "RED BANK: PATRIZIA’S, CARLO’S WIN OKS"
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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.