Tag: asbury park

restaurants

Porta in Asbury Park

A holiday lunch at Porta — and a goodbye to our food editor Susan, who is (happily!) retiring. Food was terrific. Company was lovely. We will miss Susan. Related posts: The Stone Pony in Asbury Park Taka in Asbury Park […]

restaurants

Brickwall in Asbury Park

To celebrate the hard work the Asbury team put into producing this year’s Summer Guide — our guide to all things beach-y — we had a lovely lunch at Brickwall in Asbury Park. Yes. The loaded tater tot nachos were […]

outings

The Stone Pony in Asbury Park

Kelli and I enjoyed the Wyclef Jean show at the Stone Pony during the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival. First, Gov. Phil Murphy proclaims Danny DeVito Day at the Asbury Park Convention Center. Then down the Boardwalk to the […]

restaurants

Taka in Asbury Park

Further exploring the dining scene in Asbury Park, we dine at Taka, the Japanese restuarant right downtown. It’s a sleek room, and the food was beautifully presented and delicious. A martini to start. Lovely salmon. Poke bowl. The best part […]

Work

Asbury Park Music and Film Festival

Part of my new responsibilities include overseing the features department at the Asbury Park Press. The paper is a big sponsor of the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival, so I headed there to see what all the fuss is […]

restaurants

Mogo Tacos in Asbury Park

I’d heard so much about Mogo Tacos, it was my first stop upon arriving in Asbury Park for the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival. Food was good — but what I liked more than the tacos were the wings! […]

outings, travel

Boardwalk! Dinner and an Arcade

Our big night out! Robinson Ale House for supper, then a stroll on the Boardwalk with the kiddos. Not too many photos from dinner, but here’s my salad! Slick with rain. The Arcade Museum was a huge hit. Family. Related posts: […]

travel

The Beach, Asbury Park Edition

It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the Jersey Shore! But an overnight with the girls seemed appropriate, so off we went. Beaching. It’s super hot, so we head to the Langosta Lounge for lunch. Margie. Lobster roll, […]