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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEDITERRANEAN FUSION
A Mediterranean chicken salad platter from Greekamolé, which is owned by Jimmy Elenis, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Three months after the debut of Greek Eats, a fast-foodContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MEDITERRANEAN FUSION"
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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY
The honey maple turkey sandwich on a roll from Butlers. Below, owner Paul Stout. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It doesn’t matter if your mood isContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY"
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CHICKEN FROM PAT’S
A  festive holiday display of stuffed breads at Pat’s Market, above, and the chicken parm, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Pat’s Market, a butcher shopContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CHICKEN FROM PAT’S"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CRISPY FISH AND CHIPS
Fish and chips from Chowda House. Below, the always helpful Tish Mancia at the takeout counter.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The Chowda House, just acrossContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CRISPY FISH AND CHIPS"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MOJO IN A SANDWICH
ChikyBoom’s Cuban sandwich comes on a platter loaded with fries, potato salad and mojo sauce. Belly up to the bar in the front of the restaurant.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MOJO IN A SANDWICH"
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A PIG AND FIG
The Pig and Fig sandwich from the Cheese Cave. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Four and a half years after opening on Monmouth Street in RedContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A PIG AND FIG"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
Enchiladas in salsa verde at La Chaparrita, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson and John T Ward. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Authentic Mexican food that brings serious heat, if that’s whatContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AUTHENTIC MEXICAN"
What’s for Lunch? PieHole gets beef negimaki takeout from Kissui — and a lesson in that salt pile by the front door. Read about it here.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click toContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A KISSUI FOR LUCK"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A KISSUI FOR GOOD LUCK
A beef negimaki lunch box from Kissui, filled with fresh vegetables and rice. Below, the entrance with its traditional salt pile.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A KISSUI FOR GOOD LUCK"
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"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MRS. ROONEY’S HOT DOGS
What’s For Lunch? There’s always Mrs. Rooney’s hot dog stand in Sea Bright. PieHole stops by. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)  
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HOT DOGS IN SEA BRIGHT
Hot dogs from the cart of Frances Rooney, below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD It’s noontime on a gorgeous, late-summer day in beautiful downtownContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HOT DOGS IN SEA BRIGHT"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CALZONE AT OLIVIA’S
Prima calzone from Olivia’s Trattoria in Little Silver, with alfresco seating, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The phone is buzzing, a waitress is taking orders,Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CALZONE AT OLIVIA’S"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? EVERYTHING ON A BAGEL
A two-fisted corned-beef Reuben on an everything bagel from Bagel Masters. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON A few clues indicated to PieHole that Bagel Masters, nestled in aContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? EVERYTHING ON A BAGEL"
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"
SHREWSBURY: LUNCH IN A BENTO BOX
The Bento Box lunch special at Fuji in Shrewsbury. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Our hearts skipped a beat five years ago when Trader Joe’s announced itContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: LUNCH IN A BENTO BOX"
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"
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THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
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 ...