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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOBA SALAD IN THE GROVE
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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LINCROFT: ALEO’S MOVEABLE FEAST
The helpful employees at Aleo Italian Specialties get customer orders out quickly. Below, some of the many gourmet takeout options.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON SteppingContinue reading "LINCROFT: ALEO’S MOVEABLE FEAST"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? OLD-SCHOOL SPOT-HITTER
The grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup combo at The Spot, seen below with a window looking out on Broad Street. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON ThoseContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? OLD-SCHOOL SPOT-HITTER"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? FAST FOOD, GREEK STYLE
A plate of rotisserie chicken at Greek Eats comes with pita bread and a variety of  sides. A gyro, below, loaded with fillings, including french fries.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? FAST FOOD, GREEK STYLE"
RED BANK: THANKSGIVING SIDES AND SWEETS
Seasonal treats from Red Bank include pumpkin-filled cannolis from Sempre Cannoli, above, and pumpkin truffles from Chocolate Works, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Whether you’reContinue reading "RED BANK: THANKSGIVING SIDES AND SWEETS"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A FRESH TAKE ON TAPAS
An unusual adaptation of taquitos, above, and a glass of made-to-order sangria, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Gone are the heavy velvet drapes and dark,Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A FRESH TAKE ON TAPAS"
RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF
Kitch Organic chef Jennifer Freeman stirs a mixture of ground turkey and vegetables while Liam Splane cuts down a flat of wheat grass.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SLICES OF TOAST
What’s for Lunch? Or breakfast, while we’re at it. PieHole washes back two meals with good strong coffee at Toast in Red Bank. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TOAST TOSSED SALAD
A Chopped Greek salad with grilled shrimp, above, and a plate of hash and eggs, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Peace, Love and Pancakes: HowContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TOAST TOSSED SALAD"
RED BANK: A WANDERING CHEF SETTLES DOWN
Lauren Van Liew in the kitchen of her new catering business. Dishes include a classic fresh spinach salad, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In theContinue reading "RED BANK: A WANDERING CHEF SETTLES DOWN"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A RETURN TO YESTERDAY
A pizza burger from The Brother’s Restaurant, with its disco-lit dining room below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON We hadn’t been back to Brother’s Restaurant in years.Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A RETURN TO YESTERDAY"
RED BANK: FARMERS AND CHEFS ON PUMPKINS
Michelle O’Connor at the Red Bank Farmers’ Market with pumpkins grown at Brookville Farms.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Autumn has arrived on the Greater RedContinue reading "RED BANK: FARMERS AND CHEFS ON PUMPKINS"
This week’s edition of What’s For Lunch takes us to the Ocean Café in Red Bank for some cooling, guilt-free fare. Click here for a PieHole plateful. (Photos by Susan Ericson.Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOMETHING COOL…"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A DIP IN THE OCEAN CAFÉ
Seared tuna in a rice-paper wrap and a mixed fruit smoothie for lunch, with a picture-window view of Monmouth Street thrown in, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A DIP IN THE OCEAN CAFÉ"
LITTLE SILVER: NEW OWNER TRANSFORMS ZOE
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GAETANO’S MAKES IT EASY
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"
FAIR HAVEN: NOW CRAVIN’ SPROUTS
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF GREECE
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"
RUMSON: FRENCH MARKET AGAIN? OUI!
The charming facade of the newly opened French Market on East River Road in Rumson. Below,  a variety of tarts and pastries.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "RUMSON: FRENCH MARKET AGAIN? OUI!"
FARMERS MARKETS: WHERE TO GET FRESH
At the Sea Bright farmers market, Meg Paska sells locally grown produce and flowers from Seven Arrows Farm, while the Holly Hill Farm table, below, offers Rumson-grown seedlings and produce.  (PhotosContinue reading "FARMERS MARKETS: WHERE TO GET FRESH"
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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 ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...
PRESEASON DOCKWORK
RED BANK: With winter winding down, marina gets ready for boating season with some dockwork on our beautiful Navesink River.
CORNED BEEF AND DISCO FRIES?
It’s Friday, and smart Lent-observing Leprechauns know the pot of gold at the end of Red Bank’s rainbow is actually the deliciou ...
SURFBOARD DITCHED
It’s a violation of etiquette in surfing to ditch your board.  (it could hit another surfer and hurt them). But someone appears to ha ...
ELSIE, TAKE ME WITH YOU!
Soaked by pouring rain with the temperature hovering in the low 40’s, this sign in the window of Elsie’s Subs on Monmouth Street ...
WALK THIS WAY
PARTYLINE: Before-and-afters of a sidewalk cleanup on West Street.
SOGGY NOTION
RED BANK: Breezeway sculpture captured the mood downtown as heavy rains fell Saturday morning.
HOME DELIVERY
RED BANK: After a subdivision, an instant house rises on a new Catherine Street lot.
COMMUNITY PROFILES
For Black History Month, Red Bank's Community Engagement and Equity Advisory Committee has been running a series of local profiles on Facebo ...
HEARTY FAREWELL FOR HARDY
RED BANK: Council to honor DPU supervisor Rich Hardy, who retired recently after almost 39 years of keeping things running.
HOMEBOUND? READ ON…
RED BANK: Can't get to the public library? It's now offering free delivery and pickups for homebound borough residents.
TAMING A BEAST OF A WEEK
RED BANK: After the second snowfall of the week, a borough family finds the perfect use for it – a Godzilla snow sculpture.
RED BANK: LIBRARY CLOSED, BUT THE HILL’S OPEN
RED BANK: Though the library was closed by a snowstorm, kids got to enjoy the riverfront property's steep slope Tuesday.
LIGHT(HOUSE) MAKEOVER
This year, getting ready for spring means a midwinter makeover for Strollo's Lighthouse in Red Bank.
TODAY: LOCAL PUPPY COMPETES ON ANIMAL PLANET’S “PUPPY BOWL”
Red Bank’s very own rescue puppy, Biscuit, is set to compete in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl this Sunday, February 11, at 2 PM. Th ...