SHREWSBURY: A STUDY IN CHILLING OUT

Nov 16, 2017

Edgar Davis of the Study provides some “men’s precision grooming” for Alex Goodman of Red Bank. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

By JOHN T. WARD

A wooden sign outside a small cluster of stores in Shrewsbury is a bit enigmatic. It says, simply, “THE STUDY.”

If it sounds like the name of a coffeehouse hoping to create a certain mood, or a college-exam prep outfit, well, the tagline in small type underneath clarifies things a bit, for passersby with good eyesight: “men’s precision grooming.”

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November 16, 2017 - 10:30 am |

RED BANK HAIR SALON MARKS 25 YEARS

Mar 29, 2015

Indulgence Salon in Red Bank marks its 25th anniversary. (Click to enlarge)

(Press release from Indulgence Salon)

Indulgence, the full service hair salon, on Wallace Street, is celebrating its 25th year offering year offering beauty services to the local community, ranging from initial consultations to full color to great cuts.

The talented stylists at Indulgence bring more than 30 years of combined experience and countless hours of continuing professional development to each consultation with a client.

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March 29, 2015 - 5:42 pm |

RETAIL CHURN: EAT, WEAR AND INVEST

Nov 11, 2014

Jim Lin, owner of Oriental Empire, said customers of his Ocean Township restaurant urged him to open one in Red Bank. (Click to enlarge)

By JOHN T. WARD

In this edition of redbankgreen‘s Retail Churn, we’ve got details on these recent developments in ever-churning downtown Red Bank:

• Oriental Empire, a restaurant offering a mix of Asian cuisines, opened last month at 54 English Plaza.

• A former sales associate at the recently departed Nirvana is opening her own women’s clothing store on Broad Street.

• A restaurant called Hansel & Griddle plans to open on West Front Street.

• A nail salon changes hands and rebrands.

• The space formerly occupied by office supply retailer Staples is turning into office space for a securities brokerage.

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November 11, 2014 - 9:04 am |

RETRO FASHION OUT, ASIAN EATERY PENDING

Feb 5, 2014

Backward Glances’ owner cited rising rents and diminishing cool as factors in her decision to leave Red Bank. (Click to enlarge)

By JOHN T. WARD

After 28 years in Red Bank, vintage clothing and accessories boutique Backward Glances has departed for Asbury Park.

Also in this edition of redbankgreen Retail Churn: an Asian restaurant hopes to open in English Plaza, just a few doors away from a new hair salon that’s readying for its debut.

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February 5, 2014 - 12:30 pm |

RED BANK: RICE & BEANS, ITALIAN & TURKEY

Nov 27, 2013

Art’s Barbershop. Chair: Jim Murphy, Barber: Rick Memmola. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge)

To get a sense of how folks around the greater Red Bank Green will be celebrating Thanksgiving, PieHole checked in with a few area barbers and hair stylists. In this, the fifth and final in the series, we pop in on three barbers.

Art’s Barbershop, Monmouth Street.

Jim Murphy, Monmouth Beach: Go over my mother in law’s, and she just cooks like a madwoman. Three different kinds of meats for about 15 to 20 people. She’ll make a ham, turkey and lamb. And she’ll make meatballs, too.

Barber, Rick Memmola: Going to a friend’s house in Long Branch, and we’ll probably have pasta or a lasagna. I’m not a big fan of turkey. I just plan on eating a lot.

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November 27, 2013 - 2:06 pm |

WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?

Feb 21, 2013

Satori awaits those who can identify, by address, this green guy’s place in the cosmic order. Send your enlightened guesses to Where Have I Seen This?, please.

As for last week’s photo, enlightenment was in short supply, it seems.

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February 21, 2013 - 7:04 am |

PLANNING BOARD INKS OK FOR TATTOO SHOP

Dec 7, 2010

Guiseppe “Turtle” Sorrentino plans on firing up his tattoo needle in Red Bank within the next three weeks. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)

By DUSTIN RACIOPPI

Guiseppe “Turtle” Sorrentino has long wanted to own a tattoo parlor in Red Bank, but strict regulations put that plan on the shelf for the near 20 years he’s been working a needle.

The recent move of a business out of a small strip mall on Newman Springs Road the only zone a tattoo shop is allowed in town opened the door for Sorrentino to fulfill his goal.

With the approval of the planning board Monday night to change the use from business to tattooing at 168 Newman Springs Road, the ink will start flowing within the next three months, the Asbury Park native told redbankgreen.

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December 7, 2010 - 7:25 am |

SALON PLANNED AT FORMER EATERY

Jan 25, 2010

Kim Johnson plans to set up a hair styling business in the former Itri’s Luncheonette space.

Looks like the griddle at the long-dormant Itri’s Luncheonette won’t be getting fired up again after all.

Guy Johnson’s dream of reviving the tiny, beloved hash house died late last week when he won approval from the Red Bank zoning board to convert the West Front Street space to retail.

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January 25, 2010 - 7:49 am |