Just in time for Mother’s Day, the city’s popular Asbury Fresh Market kicks off its seventh season at Kennedy Park, located at 104 Grand Ave. The seasonal farmers and makers market runs for 28 weeks and features over 55 farmers, local artisan, and other food purveyors. “We’ve been working hard these past few months to […]

The Explorers Supper Club will be taking over High Voltage Cafe for a 4-week dinner series, organizers have announced. The pop up Thursday night dinners, running April 12 to May 3, are the brainchild of local entrepreneur Bret Morgan [below right], who is behind the Asbury Fresh, Cowerks, Humble Humans, and Bands on a Budget […]

Asbury Fresh will open its sixth season in downtown Asbury Park Thursday with a 7 to 10 p.m. kickoff mixer on the rooftop at Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, located at 527 Lake Ave. The free event is an opportunity for the seasonal vendors to spend time with the public and showcase what’s to come. And […]

The Second Life Bikes and Cowerks collaborative venture at 21 Main Street will be dubbed Junction Hall. Set to open later this month, the redesigned historic 9,000 square-foot commercial space built in 1900, will serve as a hub, bridging the gap between the city’s east and west sides, Cowerks founder Bret Morgan said. Located across […]

Asbury Underground – The Locals featured exhibit is currently on display at art629 Gallery on Cookman. The Asbury Underground Art and Music Crawl runs next weekend but the 12 featured local artists’ work on display will run through Nov. 13, Asbury Underground founder and art629 Gallery owner Pat Schiavano said. The popular two-day Asbury Underground, […]

Partnerships between the city’s creative minds will result in a fall celebration for all the senses. The popular Asbury Park Underground, slated for Oct. 15 and 16 is being held in conjunction with Harvest Fest and Asbury Bites, organizers announced Monday. Asbury Underground, a series of free acoustic pop-up sets held throughout the city’s downtown […]

A staple at Asbury and Belmar Fresh maker and farmers markets, handbag designer Crystal Kodada celebrates her second anniversary during New York City’s upcoming Fashion Week. Kodada, who launched her defining handmade line during the September 2014 Fashion Week, is a self described Jersey Girl, having lived here for most of her 30 years, and […]

Asbury Fresh organizers want you to enjoy music, dance and, if the Om strikes, participate in a yoga class in support of empowering communities to rise out of poverty through education, food security programs and economic opportunities. The city’s outdoor farmer’s and crafter’s market, held Friday nights and Sunday afternoons in Kennedy Park, will hold […]

Sunday shopping at the city’s local farmer and artisan market kicks off this weekend. The outdoor market gives customers the opportunity to interact one-on-one with farmers and artisans who hand craft their wares. Asbury Fresh returns with new offerings and programs, as well as next weekend’s launch of its Belmar Fresh, a satellite market that […]

In honor of Earth Day, Move For Hunger and Asbury Fresh have partnered with Hello Chef’s Dan Vogt to host an Urban Composting Workshop to help educate the public on the best practices for reducing the amount of organic waste that ends up in landfills Held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cowerks on […]