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LITTLE SILVER: NEW OWNER TRANSFORMS ZOE
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Laercio Chamon at the chef’s table at Zoe, where a large window offers a view of the kitchen. Below, an octopus and a watermelon salad.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER: NEW OWNER TRANSFORMS ZOE"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 2pm
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CHURN: HOUSEWARES, TRAP DOOR AND MORE
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Kathleen Conlon bought the onetime gas station that’s now Welcome Home, her housewares shop on East Front Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD ThisContinue reading "CHURN: HOUSEWARES, TRAP DOOR AND MORE"
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August 17th, 2015 @ 1pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? EVERYTHING ON A BAGEL
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A two-fisted corned-beef Reuben on an everything bagel from Bagel Masters. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON A few clues indicated to PieHole that Bagel Masters, nestled in aContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? EVERYTHING ON A BAGEL"
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August 14th, 2015 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GAETANO’S MAKES IT EASY
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A sizable eggplant parmigiana sandwich on foccacia bread served in the open-kitchen dining room at Gaetano’s. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON When your day is filledContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GAETANO’S MAKES IT EASY"
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August 7th, 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
CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN
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Ashley Dupré Earle, center, at a fashion show in her boutique in February, 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This installment of redbankgreen’s RetailContinue reading "CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN"
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August 5th, 2015 @ 2pm
SHREWSBURY: LUNCH IN A BENTO BOX
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The Bento Box lunch special at Fuji in Shrewsbury. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Our hearts skipped a beat five years ago when Trader Joe’s announced itContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: LUNCH IN A BENTO BOX"
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July 31st, 2015 @ 11am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEETUP AT DELFINI
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A Buffalo shrimp salad from Delfini, above. The Big Lou sandwich shown, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Keeping lunch hour social, PieHole joined Red Bank Lunch Meet at DelfiniContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEETUP AT DELFINI"
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July 24th, 2015 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN: NOW CRAVIN’ SPROUTS
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Vegan pastries, grab ‘n go salads, kale wraps and smoothies are a few of the items customers line up for. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In aContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: NOW CRAVIN’ SPROUTS"
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July 21st, 2015 @ 12pm
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
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF GREECE
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The grilled-shrimp souvlaki platter from Melody’s Café, formerly Santorini Greek Cuisine.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Stepping into the foyer of Melody’s Café in Lincroft, we immediatelyContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF GREECE"
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July 17th, 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: A FEW HAPPY HOURS
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Happy hour choices at Birravino included organic house wine, beer and an appetizer, while at Robinson’s Ale House, below, a martini starred.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "RED BANK: A FEW HAPPY HOURS"
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July 2nd, 2015 @ 3pm
SEA BRIGHT: BRUNCH MAKES A BEACHHEAD
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The dining deck at Ama, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Below, a brunchtime bloody Mary. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON For many years, optionsContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: BRUNCH MAKES A BEACHHEAD"
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June 26th, 2015 @ 2pm
SEA BRIGHT: TOMMY’S DOUBLES DOWN
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Tommy and Yvette Bonfiglio, below, expect to open Tommy’s Tavern + Tap on Ocean Avenue within the next month. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: TOMMY’S DOUBLES DOWN"
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June 24th, 2015 @ 9am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PIZZA AT DANNY’S
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Danny’s has been using the same tomato sauce recipe since 1969 on its pizza. Sidewalk seating is available, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Danny MurphyContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PIZZA AT DANNY’S"
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June 19th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: WEST SIDE BISTRO SET TO OPEN
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Chef Cesare ‘Chez’ De Chellis, right, with general manager Andrew Rasizer at B2 Bistro + Bar on Wednesday.  (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: WEST SIDE BISTRO SET TO OPEN"
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June 17th, 2015 @ 2pm
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
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
RED BANK: BREWERY, ICE CREAM SHOP SLATED
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A beer brewery plans to set up operation in what’s now a taxi dispatch office next door to the train station. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Here’s somethingContinue reading "RED BANK: BREWERY, ICE CREAM SHOP SLATED"
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June 5th, 2015 @ 7am
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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.