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CINNAMON SNAIL CHEF GOES GALACTIC
RED BANK: A logo you can't read. Advertising that takes a detective to understand. An acclaimed vegan food truck chef blows up the model, but keeps it delicious. (click to read)
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RED BANK: Once again, a push to allow food trucks to operate here fails, as brick-and-mortar businesses cite the impact on their own investments in town.
RED BANK: FOOD TRUCKS UP FOR DISCUSSION
RED BANK: Allowing food trucks on private property appears to have council backing. RiverCenter, which has opposed the idea in the past, hasn't said no.
FAIR HAVEN: STREET VEGAN TO PARK IT HERE
Adam Sobel, the Vendy Award-winning proprietor of food truck favorite the Cinnamon Snail, visits River Road Books on Saturday to sign copies of his new cookbook “Street Vegan.” And yes,Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: STREET VEGAN TO PARK IT HERE"
RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL, IN GLOSSY COLOR
 A sample of pastries from Adam Sobel’s Cinnamon Snail food truck and copies of his new cookbook, ‘Street Vegan,’ below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON GetContinue reading "RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL, IN GLOSSY COLOR"
RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL ROLLS TO A STOP
The Cinnamon Snail has been a fixture at the Red Bank Farmers’ Market in recent years. Below, chef Adam Sobel in his mobile kitchen. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL ROLLS TO A STOP"
The Johnny Pork Roll truck is a new addition at the Red Bank Farmer’s Market in the Galleria parking lot. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS After aContinue reading "RED BANK: KALE, SEITAN… AND PORK ROLL?"
RED BANK: TO MARKET, TO MARKET
Mother’s Day means the welcome return of the Red Bank Farmers Market to the parking lot of The Galleria building; a seasonal Sunday tradition that pitches its tent beginning atContinue reading "RED BANK: TO MARKET, TO MARKET"
Another tasty pick for your weekend grilling pleasure in our continuing series on cuts you’ll only find at a real butcher shop. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLISContinue reading "PIEHOLE: KARMA, CUPCAKES & PAD KRA PROW"
You can call it karma or just good fundraising, either way the Cinnamon Snail’s Kickstarter campaign for a new truck was a success for Red Bank’s Adam Sobel. (Photo by Jim Willis.Continue reading "RED BANK: SNAIL GETS NEW SHELL"
PieHole has been checking in with area butchers to learn what they bring home for their grills. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about localContinue reading "PIEHOLE: MEAT, VEGANS AND BURRITOS"
The Cinnamon Snail food truck is asking for help on Kickstarter.  (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS With the Red Bank Farmer’s Market starting up in justContinue reading "RED BANK: A TEST OF THE SNAIL’S KARMA"
RED BANK: LOVED EVERYWHERE IT’S WELCOME
Chew on this: Buzzfeed says the Cinnamon Snail, which is not permitted to sell its gourmet vegan goodies here in its hometown of Red Bank, is the fourth most popularContinue reading "RED BANK: LOVED EVERYWHERE IT’S WELCOME"
PieHole ate (just) west of the tracks in Red Bank recently, tasting some tacos and chowder.  redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food and drink. If you haven’t liked us on Facebook yet orContinue reading "PIEHOLE: SOPPRESSATA, CHOWDER & BRISKET"
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"
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!"
Adam Sobel, in striped bandana, says, “I want to get people excited about vegan. It’s not all brown rice and steamed vegetables.” (Photos by Jim Willis.) By JIM WILLIS AdamContinue reading "RED BANK: CINNAMON SNAIL ON VEGAN ROLL"
The trailer for ‘Forks Over Knives,’ which will get two screenings in Red Bank Thursday night. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI While Adam Sobel waits to learn if he’ll be permitted toContinue reading "PARK IT HERE FOR VEGAN FOOD & A FILM"
SUNDAY: MARKET ON YOUR CALENDAR
Red Bank’s popular farmers market makes its traditional Mother’s Day debut Sunday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s time to polish momma’s apple, locavores. RedContinue reading "SUNDAY: MARKET ON YOUR CALENDAR"
MOBILE FOOD MAY FIND A SPOT IN TOWN
Cinnamon Snail owner Adam Sobel appears to have persuaded Red Bank officials to carve out a spot he and other mobile vendors can compete for. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi: clickContinue reading "MOBILE FOOD MAY FIND A SPOT IN TOWN"
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner films praying mantis at church.
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 ...