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RED BANK: SALE CLOSES RED TANK’S TAPS
RED BANK: After five years of operation, Red Tank Brewing closed this week following sale to a Bergen County microbrewery.
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RED BANK: SKIES CLEAR, OKTOBERFEST ROCKS
RED BANK: Oktoberfest teems with good cheer as skies clear and some 2,000 come out to sample locally made beer, liquor and more.
RED BANK: SKYWATCH FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
RED BANK: It's eyes-on-the-sky time as four outdoor events dominate the town's dance card this weekend.
RED BANK: WET FORECAST BUMPS EVENTS
RED BANK: Forecast of rain prompts reschedulings for two outdoor festivals slated for the upcoming weekend.
RED BANK: OKTOBERFEST IN THE PLAZA
RED BANK: Rescheduled by rain from its original date of September 24, Oktoberfest spotlights the best of Monmouth County brewers, distillers, vintners, plus restaurants and crafts makers.
RED BANK: OPEN-AIR OKTOBERFEST SLATED
RED BANK: After a year without an outdoor food festival, RiverCenter plans to debut a new one next month: Red Bank Oktoberfest.
SANDY HOOK: BOOZE BANNED
SANDY HOOK: The sun sets on a tradition as the last public beach to allow alcohol bans it, citing hundreds of booze-related incidents.
RED BANK: RED TANK BUBBLES TO LIFE
RED BANK: After two years of flat-out "blood and sweat," wedding photographers open Red Tank microbrewery tonight, first of a coming wave of craft suds.
RED BANK: SICKLES ENTERING LIQUOR BIZ
RED BANK: The Sickles Market Provisions planned for the long-vacant Anderson Storage building will feature a liquor store, redbankgreen has learned.
SEA BRIGHT: SNAPPY HOUR AT BEACHWALK
SEA BRIGHT: Happy hour at BeachWalk Tiki Bar includes a fishing derby on Tuesdays and panoramic views nearly always.
RED BANK: MIDSUMMER NIGHTS AT TEMPLE BAR
RED BANK: The Temple Bar behind the Dublin House is the place to run into friends, listen to local bands and enjoy a summer's night in a Gaelic atmosphere.
SEA BRIGHT: HAPPY HOUR AT EVENTIDE
SEA BRIGHT: Eventide Grille's dockside bar is a neighborhood secret at happy hour. An enjoyable relaxed vibe comes with bargain cocktails and bar snacks.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A MOSTLY-NEW HARRY’S
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Harry's in Sea Bright returns with new owners, a completely new look, and an impressive if somewhat pricey menu.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BIG MENU AT TOMMY’S
A Hickory-Bacon Burger and an order of oven-roasted wings at Tommy’s Tavern + Tap in Sea Bright. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Trying to enter Tommy’s TavernContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BIG MENU AT TOMMY’S"
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"
RED BANK: A FEW HAPPY HOURS
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"
RED BANK: INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR RETURNS
Last year’s International Flavor Festival in Red Bank’s White Street parking lot served a variety of choice tidbits. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON With sunshineContinue reading "RED BANK: INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR RETURNS"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A WALT STREET CUBAN
The Cuban sandwich, served in a retro-fun basket, comes with chips and a pickle, while the order of Crabby Fries is served in an oversized cone. (Photos by Susan Ericson.Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A WALT STREET CUBAN"
While other residents of the Greater Red Bank Green were in panic mode in the bread aisles of supermarkets, some were preparing for the looming blizzard by stocking up onContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: NEVER MIND BREAD. BUY WINE."
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PICK A # @ BRENNAN’S
The smoked-salmon on sesame-seed bagel from Brennan’s. Below, the menu board behind the deli counter. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Brennan’s Deli in Rumson is allContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PICK A # @ BRENNAN’S"
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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.