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COOL INSIDE: WARM AND COLD AT RALPH’S
COOL INSIDE finds a warm secret at the heart of a cold treat in Lincroft.
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
COOL INSIDE: A COOKIE MONSTER IN A CUP
COOL INSIDE checks out a milkshake the same shade of blue as the Cookie Monster, at Hoffman's.
COOL INSIDE: CHIPS ON THE TABLE @LA ROSA’S
COOL INSIDE finds a cure for "cannoli depression" at La Rosa's
COOL INSIDE: LIGHTHOUSE “ICESHAKE”
COOL INSIDE grabs an iceshake at the Lighthouse in Red Bank.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SMOKIN’ NEW BBQ
RED BANK: Locally smoked goodness.
COOL INSIDE: GOING FOR FLAVOR AT RYAN’S
COOL INSIDE: Trying out a homemade flavor at Ryan's in Tinton Falls.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A LITTLE FRANCESE
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? A little something French in a little Italian place in Little Silver.
COOL INSIDE: SOME CRAZEE WAFFLING HERE…
RUMSON: Cool Inside is back for the Summer of '16, and kicking things off with something from Crazee's.
RED BANK: LOCAL SMOKE SET TO WAFT
Steve Raab, right, with partners Loren Raab, his wife, and Eric Keating, left, outside their new restaurant Thursday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD EnteringContinue reading "RED BANK: LOCAL SMOKE SET TO WAFT"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND
A fried shrimp platter with coleslaw and crispy french fries. The corn chowder, below, was filled with bits of crab. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON CastingContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND"
A STRAWBERRY KISS FOR YOUR VALENTINE
A Strawberry Kiss, by Taste manager/bartender Meagan Davis. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’re out to make an impression on a certain someone.Continue reading "A STRAWBERRY KISS FOR YOUR VALENTINE"
RED BANK: A WANDERING CHEF SETTLES DOWN
Lauren Van Liew in the kitchen of her new catering business. Dishes include a classic fresh spinach salad, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In theContinue reading "RED BANK: A WANDERING CHEF SETTLES DOWN"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? DANISH PANINI
Chicken Douglas, a panini-style sandwich from the Danish Café, a flag-festooned coffee shop. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON On any given day at Loni and ClaudiContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? DANISH PANINI"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A RETURN TO YESTERDAY
A pizza burger from The Brother’s Restaurant, with its disco-lit dining room below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON We hadn’t been back to Brother’s Restaurant in years.Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A RETURN TO YESTERDAY"
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"
RED BANK: TALKIN’ TURKEY DOWNTOWN
A turkey burger, with a view, at the Downtown in Red Bank. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Let’s talk turkey: when it comes toContinue reading "RED BANK: TALKIN’ TURKEY DOWNTOWN"
FAIR HAVEN: A LUNCH LODGED IN MEMORY
The blackened chicken sandwich at Nauvoo Grill Club in Fair Haven. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In the mood for something southwestern-but-not-quite Mexican,Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A LUNCH LODGED IN MEMORY"
IN GOTHAM: HOLY SOUR MASH, BATMAN
Gotham’s Arty Homes helped PieHole navigate the Red Bank bar’s eclectic cocktail menu. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Late on a winter afternoon with a bitterlyContinue reading "IN GOTHAM: HOLY SOUR MASH, BATMAN"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? KUNG PAO, INDEED
A dish of kung pao chicken at Teak in Red Bank. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Lunch at Teak in Red Bank onContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? KUNG PAO, INDEED"
ON THE GREEN: EAT YOUR HEART OUT, LOVER
Carrie Zensinger shows off one of the several heart-shaped cakes available at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank, above. ArtSea Gallery in Sea Bright carries chocolate Kewpie dolls, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson.Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: EAT YOUR HEART OUT, LOVER"
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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.