TOP NEWS
Monmouth Politics: Meet The Candidates
In the run-up to the general election Nov. 7, The Two River Times reached out to candidates in our coverage area to get their perspective on effective governance and the impact voting can have on a community.
Atlantic Highlands Says Farewell to Beloved Mayor
The opening of the Atlantic Highlands Planning Board special meeting Sept. 19 became a somber affair as council member Brian Dougherty announced the passing of Atlantic Highlands’ first woman mayor, Helen Marchetti, at 98 years of age. There was a moment of silence.
LIFESTYLES
A Novel Experience Benefits the Blind
You may have heard about the “dark dining” trend – eating a meal without seeing your food, either blindfolded or in a darkened room – to enhance the other senses and increase gastronomic pleasure.
Rumson Resident’s Film Premieres at Basie Cinemas
The Red Bank premiere of “Shelter in Solitude,” Rumson resident Siobhan Fallon Hogan’s second film, brought out the crowds and well-wishers at the Basie Center Cinemas Sept. 21.
SPORTS
BUSINESS
SPECIAL FEATURES
A Novel Experience Benefits the Blind
You may have heard about the “dark dining” trend – eating a meal without seeing your food, either blindfolded or in a darkened room – to enhance the other senses and increase gastronomic pleasure.
Rumson Resident’s Film Premieres at Basie Cinemas
The Red Bank premiere of “Shelter in Solitude,” Rumson resident Siobhan Fallon Hogan’s second film, brought out the crowds and well-wishers at the Basie Center Cinemas Sept. 21.
EDUCATION
TOWN JOURNAL
LaRosa Joins CFC as Director of Business Development
Marielaina LaRosa
FARMINGDALE – CFC Loud N Clear announced Marielaina LaRosa has joined the...
Style Hunter
FOOD
Dolce Fantasia
It’s no secret that Asbury Park is a mecca for restaurant-goers. There are many dining choices on almost every street, from simple takeout and fast food, to high-end eateries. So how does a recently-opened, fine dining restaurant carve out a niche and distinguish itself from the others?
Edie’s, Where the Eggs Are Served with a Side of Nostalgia
The bacon is sizzling, coffee is brewing and plates of pancakes, waffles, eggs and more are being ferried from the kitchen to hungry breakfast diners. At Edie’s, the tables are close, the staff is warm and the ambience is friendly. And the omelets are the best, according to the eatery’s fans and Yelp reviews.
Surf BBQ
It’s always a pleasant surprise when your experience at a restaurant turns out to be beyond what you expected.
A Seafood Tasting Dinner
When two very talented chefs decide to team up and create a tasting menu dinner, you can expect something special. And that is exactly what occurred recently when chef Chris Calabrese of Nettie’s House of Spaghetti of Tinton Falls and chef Bradley Rodriguez of Spring Lake Seafood joined forces to offer a seven-course Seafood Tasting dinner at Nettie’s.
It Takes a Licking: A Sampling of Ice Creams
There are lots of ice cream shops in the Two River area, so it seemed like a fun endeavor to select a half dozen or so, get a couple of pints from each one, and hold an ice cream tasting. We did not include pre-packed ice creams, which are readily available in the freezer section of area food markets and grocery stores; we chose only hand-packed pints and taste-tested them at home. Young and old weighed in on their favorites.
ENTERTAINMENT
Rock Review: Local Pride – Christian Sparacio
Sparacio has been creating and performing music for years. He will be performing at Red Tank Brewing...
Rock Review: Expanding Horizons
By Chris Spiewak
Evolution is important in the career of any artist. No songwriter...
Beloved Arts Educator Retires From Count Basie
By Allison Perrine
RED BANK – Passionate. Resourceful. Committed.
That’s how...
Shakespeare for High School Students – 2021 Virtual Style
Two River Theater's popular education program, A Little Shakespeare, has morphed into a new program during the pandemic: Tiny Shakes: Romeo and Juliet.
Rock Review: Country By The Shore
Williams Honor singer/songwriters Gordon Brown and Reagan Richards.Photo credit Williams Honor
By Chris Spiewak
As...
