As we look forward to 2018, New Year’s Celebrations in and around Asbury Park tip their hats to the most memorable of times past. Thousands are expected to pack the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall as the MMs crew delivers a nod to Studio 54 disco days. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress this […]

The Annual Christmas Community Dinner will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Langosta Lounge on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Held in partnership with community ally Pat Sherman of F.E.E.D.ing Frenz, the free event includes a visit from Santa, who will be gifting toys and presents to children in attendance. For those wishing to […]

Cookbook author and television personality James Beard was a staunch champion of American cuisine who mentored generations of professional chefs and food enthusiast. His legacy lives on through his writings and a Foundation that annually honors the culinary arts. The James Beard Foundation’s mission is to celebrate, nurture, and honor chefs and other leaders making […]

Grammy Nominated Producer Jack Petruzzelli [aka Jack Snax] will debut his studio album Lake Songs Wednesday at Langosta Lounge. A member of The Patti Smith Group, Petruzzelli is known for his Grammy nominated work with Joan Osborne on Bring it on Home [Best Blues Album of 2012]. The two are teaming up again, recording an upcoming […]

Easter Sunday Dinner is being planned for a party numbering in the hundreds at Langosta Lounge on the Asbury Park boardwalk. The free community meal is aimed at alleviating the financial stress that often accompanies the holidays, restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach has said. “By offering people the comforts associated with Langosta Lounge, we aim to provide […]

The annual Langosta Lounge Christmas Day Community Dinner will run from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, organizers announced via a news release. Each year, owner Marilyn Schlossbach and her family give the staff the day off and organize the buffet style meal with the help of Pat Sherman of F.E.E.D.ing Frenz and a host of volunteers. Located on the […]

Two Asbury Park businesses are holding disaster relief drives to support Haiti following last week’s devastation from Hurricane Matthew. “The total impact of last week’s Hurricane Matthew is still being measured, but the current death toll is 191,” city officials said in a written statement. “Many have been displaced, and the hurricane has led to […]

In a city increasingly known for its counterculture music, art and restaurants, a new challenge has come to the horizon. Next month, bartenders who take a more culinary approach to making drinks will be challenged during the First Annual Asbury Park Mixology Contest at Langosta Lounge. Held from 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7, mixologists’ […]

Asbury Park Police have arrested the infamous JMACK graffitist tagging venues throughout the city, department spokesman Michael Casey announced Thursday morning. Vernon Williams, 51, also known as ‘Jodi Mack’ or ‘JMACK’ of Bradley Beach was arrested Wednesday following an investigation led by Det. Joseph Spallina. Williams used spray paint or paint markers to tag the […]

Get the beach chairs, blankets and snacks ready. The Asbury Park Film Initiative and Shore Flicks have announced their Free Movies on the Beach lineup. This marks the seventh year of films on the Second Avenue beach in front of Langosta Lounge. The family-friendly movies are screened on Shore Flicks’ 16-foot inflatable screen [pictured above]. […]