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QUENCH: AN OLD-FASHIONED AT SALT CREEK
An Old-Fashioned at Rumson’s Salt Creek Grille, above. Below, Rob Habel muddles fruit for the cocktail.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Blended to shades ofContinue reading "QUENCH: AN OLD-FASHIONED AT SALT CREEK"
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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH: A TEA ROOM WITH CHOPS
A beef tenderloin BLT sandwich in the foreground, and the shrimp salad-filled brioche in background at the Raven Tea Room, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH: A TEA ROOM WITH CHOPS"
RED BANK: GETTING CHILL WITH BUBBLE TEA
Fabiana Villegas holding a vial of boba, above, and her “anatomy of bubble tea” wall drawing, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The latest attemptContinue reading "RED BANK: GETTING CHILL WITH BUBBLE TEA"
FAIR HAVEN: CRAVIN HAVEN TAKES A BREAK
Cravin Haven, a luncheonette  in the Acme shopping center in Fair Haven, is closing as of Monday for a month of renovations, according to the message on its Facebook page.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: CRAVIN HAVEN TAKES A BREAK"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A ‘RED BANK GREEN.’ YES.
The newest item to hit the menu at Readie’s Fine Foods is this delicious panini called the Red Bank Green. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A ‘RED BANK GREEN.’ YES."
RUMSON: SALT CREEK FLAGS ANNUAL BENEFIT
Raising the flag for the annual Wine and Martini Tasting event at Salt Creek Grille — a benefit for the Kortney Rose Foundation — are Lori Missig, Jennifer Egan, RichContinue reading "RUMSON: SALT CREEK FLAGS ANNUAL BENEFIT"
RED BANK: MORE KIOSKS, YES; APPS, MAYBE
Wiring for kiosks along Monmouth Street was installed when the street was refurbished two years ago. Kiosks on Bridge Avenue would be solar-powered. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: MORE KIOSKS, YES; APPS, MAYBE"
RED BANK: NO JOE’S A NO-SHOW
No Joe’s Café was as quiet as all other businesses in downtown Red Bank at 4 a.m. Tuesday, despite having touted a plan on its Facebook page and a signContinue reading "RED BANK: NO JOE’S A NO-SHOW"
RED BANK: BROTHERS REOPENING DELAYED
A notice on the door at Brothers Thursday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The work required to reopen Brothers, damaged earlier this monthContinue reading "RED BANK: BROTHERS REOPENING DELAYED"
CHURN: A COUNTDOWN CLOCK & A BULL’S EYE
The website of Blu Bistro features a digital clock ticking off the seconds to the opening date. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD ThisContinue reading "CHURN: A COUNTDOWN CLOCK & A BULL’S EYE"
MIDDLETOWN: WINGING IT OVER TO CLAUDIE’S
Kathy Lowenstein in the kitchen of Claudie’s, a gas-station convenience store/chicken joint. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Really good fried chicken in a gas station quick-stop?Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN: WINGING IT OVER TO CLAUDIE’S"
RUTGERS TO RED BANK: HANSEL ‘N GRIDDLE
Casey Ruff, owner of the newly opened Hansel ‘n Griddle on West Front Street serves a chicken cobb salad. Below, French Toast from the breakfast menu offered throughout the day.  (PhotosContinue reading "RUTGERS TO RED BANK: HANSEL ‘N GRIDDLE"
RED BANK: BROTHERS STILL CLOSED
A frozen pipe that burst was the culprit. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Brothers, a Red Bank bar and pizzeria darkened forContinue reading "RED BANK: BROTHERS STILL CLOSED"
RED BANK: PARKING REPORT UNDER WRAPS
Town officials have yet to disclose the recommendations of a consultant on what to do with the White Street lot. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A document thatContinue reading "RED BANK: PARKING REPORT UNDER WRAPS"
AT BARNACLE BILL’S, VIEWS, VIBE AND VITTLES
A busy Tuesday night at Barnacle Bill’s, where the Tilefish Francaise swims in a pool of buttery, lemony sauce. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON How manyContinue reading "AT BARNACLE BILL’S, VIEWS, VIBE AND VITTLES"
A BOWL OF SOUP HEATS IT UP FOR LUNCH
Pho Le’s “S1” soup packs a spicy punch. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In Vietnamese, “pho” means soup. On Broad Street in Red Bank, the enormousContinue reading "A BOWL OF SOUP HEATS IT UP FOR LUNCH"
CHURN: ART PARTIES, RENT-A-PLATE & SUSHI
Dorothy Fadell opens her new business, Pinot’s Palette, on Broad Street this Saturday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This debut 2015 edition ofContinue reading "CHURN: ART PARTIES, RENT-A-PLATE & SUSHI"
RUMSON: HAVE TRIV’, WILL TRAV’
The Third Best Trivia Host in America — Little Silver’s own “Gentleman” Jim Norton — brings his bar-hopping brand of “brain-bending quizzes” to a Thursday Night Trivia stand at MollyContinue reading "RUMSON: HAVE TRIV’, WILL TRAV’"
RED BANK: MIXED ASIAN AMID ROMANCE
Thick Japanese style udon noodles and a tender steak entree served on a fun, wonky-shaped plate. Below, waitress Yuki explained not only the vast menu offerings but the story ofContinue reading "RED BANK: MIXED ASIAN AMID ROMANCE"
FOR LUNCH: SHINIEST EATERY IN SHREWSBURY
Chrome and other decor gleams both inside and out at the often-packed Americana Diner. Below, a matzoh ball soup starter with noodles. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "FOR LUNCH: SHINIEST EATERY IN SHREWSBURY"
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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.