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RED BANK: CHILLING AND MINGLING AT TEAK
RED BANK: PieHole gives What's For Lunch a rest and takes it outdoors in search of summer's chillest happy hours and ice cream stands.
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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AMELIA’S KITCHEN POPS
SHREWSBURY: What's for Lunch? Pop's Garage is now Amelia's Kitchen, with the same owners but a new emphasis on healthy eating.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GUILT-FREE SWEETNESS
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? The new Playa Bowls in Red Bank isn't just for kids, and yeah, it works as a filling and guilt-free lunch.
CRAVINGS: A LIBRARIAN’S WEEKLY BENTO
RED BANK: World-traveler-turned-library director Elizabeth McDermott indulges her craving for bento boxes at Sogo Sushi. But please hold the teriyaki glaze.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SOME FRESH BOWLS
RED BANK: What's For Lunch? PieHole checks out the new Fresh Bowls, which replaced Salad Works at 130 Broad Street.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUPER SUB AT ELSIE’S
RED BANK: What's For Lunch? A super sub at Elsie's in Red Bank, where they've been making them since 1959. We even met a guy who's been a customer that long.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PAZZO SANDWICHES
RED BANK: What's for Lunch stops at Pazzo MMX for some mm-mm xandwiches.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A BITE AT BUBBAKOO’S
SEA BRIGHT: What's For Lunch? PieHole tries a couple of dishes, including the chili shrimp lunch bowl, at the new Bubbakoo's.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SLOW-PACED GRAZE
LITTLE SILVER: PieHole settles in for lunch at Graze, finding "mad-scientist genius" at every turn -- in the soup, sandwiches and mac 'n cheese.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ALL THE WAY ON A BAGEL
RED BANK: Keeping it simple, What's For Lunch goes "all the way" on an everything bagel at the Bagel Oven, where bagels are made the old-fashioned way.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HOT DOGS AND BLISS
RED BANK: Even on a dreary Saturday, customers line up at G&G Hot Dog Truck on Shrewsbury Avenue.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? NACHOS AND BEAN SOUP
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Red Bank's Carlos O'Connor's Mexican is now open for lunch on weekends. PieHole digs into a hearty bowl of soup, and more.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? GREEK FARE IN LINCROFT
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? PieHole checks out a new Greek place in Lincroft
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BURGERS, FRIES & A VIEW
RUMSON: What's For Lunch bellies up to the bar at Barnacle Bill's to watch its burger get grilled.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SHRIMP, WITH BIG VIEWS
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Shrimp and salad, both exquisite, at McLoone's Rum Runner.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SUSHI DELIGHTS
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? A tidy takeout lunch from a tiny sushi bar in Lincroft.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A BODEGA SPECIAL
Chuleta de puerco en salsa pasilla, or pork chops in a spicy gravy with cactus, is a daily special at Linares Grocery and Restaurant. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A BODEGA SPECIAL"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TACOS ON THE RIVER
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Fish tacos and million-dollar views at the BeachWalk Tiki Bar in Sea Bright.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SMOKIN’ NEW BBQ
RED BANK: Locally smoked goodness.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BODEGA TACOS
Bistek tacos chosen from the “Spanish” lunch menu at Town and Country Deli, a convenience store selling more than food, seen below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSANContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BODEGA TACOS"
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CRASH ON LEIGHTON
The driver of this car was headed north on Leighton Avenue when they it hit an SUV pulling a work trailer headed in south in the opposing la ...
CAR VS STREET SIGN
The driver of this Mercedes hopped the curb and toppled the street sign at the corner of South Pearl and Drs. James Parker Boulevard Wednesd ...
SKETCHES OF RED BANK BY LOCAL ARTIST MICHAEL WHITE
Sketches of Red Bank scenes have been floating around on social media and we thought they deserved some spotlight. First appearing in our fe ...
POLE DOWN
Utility pole falls on English Plaza shop Forge after being struck by SUV shortly before noon. No injuries reported, though 86-year-old drive ...
YO, ADRIAN!
It’s a tough turn for our hero as Rocky Balboa is relegated to the curb for trash pickup on Locust Avenue. We’ll have to go back ...
“EL PALOMO” IS IN THE HOUSE
Jesus Rios, a mariachi singer who performs under the stage name “El Palomo” (The dove) pauses for a moment before entering a bac ...
CROC SPOTTED IN RIVER
Frighteningly hideous and green, a solitary Croc lurked ominously amid the flotsam and foam in the Navesink River alongside the Red Bank Fir ...
KISS ICON REFLECTS ON BROADWALK
A Swarovski crystal-bedazzled self-portrait painting of Paul Stanley, longtime singer and guitarist for the rock band Kiss peers out from a ...
CHISELIN’ AWAY
Marcelo Garcia Lopez works with hammer and chisel on a new feature for his flower garden on Shrewsbury Avenue: a hollow in a carved log in w ...
STORM CLEANUP CONTINUES
  Saturday’s storm sent a tree toppling on this house on Bank Street, damaging the roof. Workers Wednesday could be seen removing ...
SNAPPING IN THE BREEZE
RED BANK: Blustery winds had the flags in Riverside Gardens Park snapping Monday evening.
POWER LINE DOWN
Red Bank firefighters were on scene at Manor Drive dealing with a live power line Monday afternoon. There was no immediate report of fire. T ...
TAR BEACH SOLSTICE
Aldo Quiroz of Ocean Township came ready with his beach chair and found a shady spot to spend his lunch hour in a parking lot off Broad Stre ...
GOING GREY
Workers painting the stone facade of the PNC Bank at the corner of Broad and Harding Thursday morning. An upgrade? Maybe it’s just pri ...
COFFEE & WILDLIFE
RED BANK: The best wildlife show in town can be taken in from a waterfront bench outside the public library, and it's totally free.
FAWNING OVER HER BABY
A mother deer and her fawn were spotted between a row of garages on Hudson Avenue and some trees alongside the Broad Street parking lots. Re ...
EVENING ESCAPE
RED BANK: Sailors in Monmouth Boat Club's weekly racing series found tranquil conditions on the Navesink River Tuesday evening.
PEAK COLOR ON BROAD
RED BANK: A year after they were installed, downtown mini gardens have added to "transformational" improvements, says business owner.
RED BANK: FAIRIES MOVE IN ON WHITE STREET
Red Bank: Girl scouts turns tiny parking lot plot of dirt into a "magical girls sparkle garden."
TRAINING UNDER FIRE
RED BANK: Volunteer firefighters train to cut into pitched roofs under active fire conditions.