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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN RED BANK
Grilled chicken wrap with curly fries, at the Red Bank Diner. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) The seasoning on the grilled chicken in the grilled chicken wrapContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN RED BANK"
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The Little Silver Panino, at Felicia’s & Sam’s. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) The name “Felicia’s and Sam’s” may not shout “Italian,” but restaurants on the GreenContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN LITTLE SILVER"
PIEHOLE: WHAT’S ON YOUR SUPER BOWL MENU?
PieHole wants to hear what kind of Super Bowl menu our readers can put together featuring surf, turf and a side of chili peppers. By JIM WILLIS For some of usContinue reading "PIEHOLE: WHAT’S ON YOUR SUPER BOWL MENU?"
PIEHOLE: BRINGING WARMTH TO A COLD WEEK
 Good Karma Cafe’s Gail Doherty transports PieHole readers to the south of France. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food and drink. If you haven’t likedContinue reading "PIEHOLE: BRINGING WARMTH TO A COLD WEEK"
Chicken roll with dipping sauce, at Sea Bright Pizza. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) An Italian chicken roll? What’s that? “If you go to Italy and askContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? THIS, IN SEA BRIGHT"
RUMSON: GET YOUR GATSBY ON
Heather Vena and Robb McMahon of Murphy’s Tavern in Rumson have wrapped up a marathon week of renovations and updates to the bar. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RUMSON: GET YOUR GATSBY ON"
PIEHOLE: TWO OPENINGS, A RETURN & A MOVE
Long the home of the Little Kraut, the building at the corner of Bridge Avenue and Oakland Street in Red Bank now hosts a two-story version of the relocated SanContinue reading "PIEHOLE: TWO OPENINGS, A RETURN & A MOVE"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TURKEY SUB IN LINCROFT
The turkey sub with hot peppers at joyce’s. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Joining a stream of paint-spattered tradesmen, women in businesswear, hungry young guys from ChristianContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? TURKEY SUB IN LINCROFT"
RED BANK: WHO’S MAKING YOUR NEXT SUB?
Now open in Red Bank’s City Centre Plaza: Jersey Mike’s. Yeah, a chain. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) Does Red Bank need another sub shop? The folks at theContinue reading "RED BANK: WHO’S MAKING YOUR NEXT SUB?"
FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY
A “Now Hiring” sign appears in the window of Balderose Fine Foods in the run up to its reopening this week. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS AfterContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY"
IN PIEHOLE: CREPES AND PIZZA
Michael Mancuso of Puglia, where he’s the saucemeister working alongside his father, Ben. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food and drink. If you haven’tContinue reading "IN PIEHOLE: CREPES AND PIZZA"
RED BANK: SOOOO EXCITED FOR THE BREAD
East Siders Christina Dostie and Jenny Rossano made the snowy trek into downtown Red Bank this morning for the debut of Antoinette Boulangerie, the new bakery on Monmouth Street. TheContinue reading "RED BANK: SOOOO EXCITED FOR THE BREAD"
PIEHOLE: CHAMPAGNE, CAVIAR & FRESH BREAD
Sisters Zeynep Ozdemir (left) and Ayca User (center) with executive pastry chef Gina Roselle-Broschart in the Antoinette Boulangerie kitchen. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food andContinue reading "PIEHOLE: CHAMPAGNE, CAVIAR & FRESH ...
LITTLE SILVER: FROM FRANCE, STUFFED PRUNES
Sickles Market stocks these French prunes only during the holidays.  (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. For the food lovers on yourContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: FROM FRANCE, STUFFED PRUNES"
RED BANK: TASTING ROOM’S WINE HARDWARE
A gift box of wine hardware, including an in-bottle decanter and a preserver vacuum, from The Tasting Room in Red Bank. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows thatContinue reading "RED BANK: TASTING ROOM’S WINE HARDWARE"
RED BANK: EXOTIC SPICE STOCKING STUFFER
One of Red Bank’s newest stores is the source of today’s gift idea. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. ForContinue reading "RED BANK: EXOTIC SPICE STOCKING STUFFER"
RED BANK: A COOL COTTON KARMA CARRIER
Tote you veggies home from the Farmers’ Market in this cotton bag. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. For theContinue reading "RED BANK: A COOL COTTON KARMA CARRIER"
There’s a whiff of the sea to go with your evening cocktail at the newly opened Tiki Bar at Driftwood in Sea Bright.  (Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about localContinue reading "PIEHOLE: A CHRISTMAS FEAST"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN
Umberto’s Phlly cheese steak sandwich with onions. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) When it comes to cheese steak, it’s often best not to look too closely orContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN"
RED BANK: SHOP LOCAL EATERS GIFT GUIDE
Cheese Cave owner Steve Catania at work. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) PieHole knows that local foraging is the best foraging. For the food lovers on your giftContinue reading "RED BANK: SHOP LOCAL EATERS GIFT GUIDE"
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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.