Monster Mash

By Drew Anne Scarantino - Events - September 13, 2011

Oct 21-23: Prepare yourself for the zombie apocalypse as Asbury Park is overrun by the undead during the fourth annual New Jersey Zombie Walk. more

OysterFest: Not Just "Aww, Shucks!"

By Allison Fishman - Soup to Nuts - September 12, 2011

I had the good fortune to stumble upon the Asbury Park OysterFest last weekend while doing my best to deny the departure of summer. In addition to slurping down egregious amounts of fresh-shucked shellfish, I noticed a few new food festival trends that took root in the classics...

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Clarence Clemons: A Shared Sense of Loss

By Ken Schlager - From the Editors - June 21, 2011

The passing of Clarence Clemons, however sad, is a reminder of how special it is to be from New Jersey.

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Sandwiches for the Sand

By Karen Irvine - Restaurants - May 9, 2011

Where to pick up gourmet sustenance on your way to the beach. more

Fish

By Jill P. Capuzzo - - May 9, 2011

Dinner goes swimmingly at Fish, a bank building turned seafood entry in Asbury Park’s restaurant revival. more

Swan Boats Are Back (With Pelicans and Dragons!)

By Ashley J. Cerasaro - Jersey Shore - May 9, 2011

Swan boats—once a fixture of summer life in Asbury Park—will return after a prolonged absence. more

Best Beaches

Jersey Shore - May 9, 2011

Where's the best place on our fabulous Jersey Shore to plant your umbrella this summer? Depends what you're looking for. Our intrepid beachcombers weigh in with their favorites. more

Boardwalk Empress

By Caren Chesler - Lifestyle - May 9, 2011

The owner of seven restaurants, four in Asbury Park, Marilyn Schlossbach is a canny businesswoman with a passion for surfing—and helping the less fortunate. more

Day Tripping in Asbury Park

By Emily Faherty - Lifestyle - April 11, 2011

Culinary and cocktail options abound in quirky Asbury Park. Adventurous daters can find a varied range of options to suit all palates and preferences in this sui generis seaside village. more

Great Dates

Lifestyle - April 11, 2011

Love is in the air. Here’s where to get romantic in the Garden State. more

Restaurant Plan B

By Jill P. Capuzzo - - February 3, 2011

Jeffrey Haveson wanted to open a bed & breakfast. When that idea fell through, he went to Plan B—opening Restaurant Plan B in Asbury Park. Jill P. Capuzzo reviews. more

Trinity and the Pope

By Pat Tanner - - October 21, 2010

Pat Tanner reviews Trinity And The Pope in Asbury Park, a restaurant where the trinity of Creole cooking (onions, celery, and bell peppers) plays a strong supporting role. The Pope? That's garlic, according to chef/owner Marilyn Schlossbach. more

Sunny Disposition

By Melinda Newman - Lifestyle - September 13, 2010

Danny DeVito is always happy to reminisce about New Jersey—where family and a nice bowl of pasta await. more

Gifted Young Drummer on the Boardwalk - 2

By Eric Levin - Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog - September 3, 2010

Perhaps not many kids his age (18 going on 19) have heard of Art Blakey and Buddy Rich, but Dean Martin Pyzik admires the drumming of both, along with that of Tré Cool of Green Day...

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A Gifted Young Drummer on the Boardwalk

By Eric Levin - Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog - September 2, 2010

Set up on the Asbury Park boardwalk opposite the Stony Pony, this young drummer was playing some fascinating rhythm, not just the usual thudding. Turns out he is a 2010 graduate of Neptune High School, a member of the National Honor Society, and a drum instructor at Big Beat studio in Neptune City...

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Bikini Blast From the Past

By Emily Faherty - Lifestyle - July 12, 2010

The Bikinis, a musical making its world premiere at the Carousel House in Asbury Park, has a Jersey Shore vibe. more

Screenings on the Strand

By Eric Levin - Lifestyle - June 15, 2010

Screenings of the film Greetings From the Shore, written and directed by native New Jerseyans and shot in Lavallette, will be held down the Shore this summer. more

The Real Shore: 2010 Summer Beach Guide

Jersey Shore - May 14, 2010

Don’t get snookered by reality TV. The Jersey Shore is all about family fun, endless recreation and entertainment choices, and sophisticated nightlife. more

Is It Summer Yet?

By Emily Faherty - From the Editors - May 13, 2010

If you’re anything like me and feeling the itch for Memorial Day weekend at the Shore (only 15 days left, folks!), flip to the Travel Channel tonight for a little taste of summertime fun. Travel host Samantha Brown visits our beloved Jersey Shore, and proves there’s more to our coast than just fist-pumping freaks with bad blowouts.

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Stay in Style

By Jen A. Miller, Claire Pamplin, Lauren Payne, and Robert Strauss - Lifestyle - May 10, 2010

Boutique hotels find the sassy (and often luxe) sweet spot between the charm of B&Bs and the prestige of resort hotels. more

Single Down the Shore

By Nick DiUlio - Jersey Shore - May 7, 2010

The scene is smart and sophisticated. Snooki and the Situation need not apply. more

Pinball Wizardry in Asbury Park

By Drew Anne Scarantino - Lifestyle - May 7, 2010

The Silverball Museum in Asbury Park is packed with historic (pinball-related) treasures to behold. more

Born to Run

By Emily Faherty - Events - March 15, 2010

Apr 17: Lace up your sneakers for the second annual RunApalooza, a day of races hosted by the Jersey Shore Running Club. more

Fall Harvest Salad

Restaurants - October 21, 2009

"Are you a fan of locally grown berries and greens?" asks Marilyn Schlossbach, chef/owner of Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park. "This salad is for you. If pistachios aren’t your favorite, feel free to substitute macadamia nuts or almonds. This flavorful salad perfectly complements a day spent apple or pumpkin picking." more

On the Run in Asbury Park

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - October 21, 2009

On Sunday, I ran the first annual Asbury Park Relay Marathon. For a new race, it has a lot of potential—but we could do without the Nor’easter next year.

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Chefs on the Move

By Rosie Saferstein - Table Hopping with Rosie - October 6, 2009

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

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Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

Restaurants - September 30, 2009

“This grilled eggplant sandwich makes a great midday treat,” says its creator, chef Marilyn Schlossbach, owner of Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park, Labrador Lounge in Normandy Beach, and Pop’s Garage in Asbury Park and Normandy Beach. more

Brickwall Tavern

By Drew Anne Scarantino - - July 5, 2009

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Ocean City Champs

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - May 27, 2009

Michele Gillian was so amped up that she could barely catch her breath – Ocean City has been named top beach in the state.

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100 Shore Things

Jersey Shore - May 8, 2009

If there is anyone out there who hasn’t spent time down the Shore lately, please raise your hand. Okay, you two in the back, this article is just for you. more

Shore Things: Asbury Park

By Caren Chesler - Jersey Shore - May 5, 2009

Good times can be found at places new and old in Asbury Park this summer. more

Greetings From Asbury Park (Again)

By Caren Chesler - Jersey Shore - May 5, 2009

Amid economic slowdown, a legendary Shore town awaits the fruits of redevelopment. more

Come As You Are Bars

By Karen Irvine - Jersey Shore - May 5, 2009

Flip-flops and a bathing suit are no problem at these repositories of refreshment on or very near the beach. more

Jersey's Bumper Acropolis

By Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco - Restaurants - April 22, 2009

A boom in ambitious new restaurants takes Greek cuisine beyond moussaka and gyro. more

Not Your Average Joe

By Alicia Staffa - Lifestyle - April 13, 2009

Joe Pope has his first starring role in a movie—sharing the marquee with James Gandolfini, no less—but he still hasn’t given up his day job. more

Best of NJ: Food and Drink

Best Of Jersey - March 17, 2009

NJ Monthly offers a roundup of the best places to find ice cream, coffee, cocktails, crumb cake, cupcakes and plenty of other delicious food items that don't start with a "C." more

Tim McLoone's Supper Club

By Jill P. Capuzzo - - October 6, 2008

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New Faces NJ: Nicole Atkins

By Jessica Kitchin - Lifestyle - July 18, 2008

Growing up in Neptune, Nicole Atkins wrote songs, searching for a way to blend country and '60s rock. “Music was everywhere on the Shore and it was the only thing where I really found my ‘place,’” she says. She found her sound, was recently signed to Columbia records, and will perform at the All Points West Festival in Jersey City on August 9. more