It’s been five years since Interfaith Neighbors’ Kula Café opened its doors on the corner of Springwood and Atkins avenues. A year later, the on the job 16-week training program aimed at helping the area’s younger generation obtain jobs in the hospitality industry, launched Kula Urban Farm. Located on neighboring land at 115 Atkins Ave, […]

Former Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen Chef Terrence Stewart has been hired to take on the culinary charge and training at Interfaith Neighbor’s Kula Café on Springwood Avenue, officials announced in a written news statement.   The South Jersey native said he moved Asbury Park back in 2004 because his father and other family members lived […]

Kula Urban Farm will expand this season, spreading along Springwood Avenue. The Turf, a farm without borders concept produced by manager Lisa Bagwell at right], will take root along with public interest in the project, according to a written statement. “The initial plan is to plant the garden and maintain [it] for the public to […]

A new arts nonprofit has landed on Bangs Avenue in Asbury Park. The New Art Syndicate is branded as a collective that uses art as a community collaboration. Located at 529 Bangs Ave, founders Carrie Ruddick and John Amelchenko have been a part of the city’s downtown art scene for years. The couple says they […]

In a news release issued Thursday morning, Interfaith Neighbors’ Kula Urban Farm announced it has developed a 60-hour paid, on the job training program for those interested in agriculture and farming. “There’s so much to learn about taking care of plants, the type of vegetables grown here, and the conditions for a particular plant to […]

Watermark owner Russell Lewis has launched a campaign that builds on a trend that has already taken hold across the nation. The popular farm to table movement embraced by many homes and restaurants is coming to Lewis’ oceanfront venue known for its premium cocktails and tapas offerings. On Thursday night, Lewis unveiled his farm to bar […]