Avid runner True Fahys of Middletown said she initially thought the 4 p.m. start time for Saturday’s Inaugural 5K Lobster Run/Walk held along the Asbury Park boardwalk, up around Wesley Lake and back was going to be bit tricky. But in the end, the top female finisher, who also finished third overall, said it was […]

As the weather warms so does the opportunity to compete in road races across the state. Here in Asbury Park, thousands participate in everything from 5Ks to marathons that pass through our city limits; evident from last weekend’s RunAPalooza and the May 1 NJ Marathon. And, this weekend the inaugural Lobster Run/Walk to Care for […]

Local musician Sal Boyd can’t seem to sit still. Since his 2011 graduation from Berklee College of Music in Boston, the Allenhurst native has been splitting his time between Asbury Park – performing his original songs and playing guitar in local musical theater productions, and Nashville – touring with country singers Greg Burroughs, Tim McNary and Jay Taylor. […]

Langosta Lounge at the Asbury Park Boardwalk announced Tuesday that its annual Christmas Community Dinner will be served from noon to 4 p.m. Christmas Day. The eatery partners with Pat Sherman of Trinity Church to host the holiday event, which includes the free family-style meal; a visit by Santa, who will disperse donated toys; and […]

An array of locally crafted, handmade and up-cycled holiday goods will be on display to purchase Monday as Langosta Lounge transforms into a holiday pop-up market. The 5th annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the vacation-inspired eatery at 1000 Ocean Avenue. Vendors’ wares will be on display in […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2015 Business Holiday Window Decorating Contest during this weekend’s downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Press Plaza. Top honors went to grand prize winner TAKA on Cookman Avenue, with DJ’s Delights, Robert Legere Home and Langosta Lounge taking the large windows prize and Lush, Beautiful […]

Asbury Park boardwalk eatery Langosta Lounge will host a Holiday Beer Tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday to benefit the Foodbank and Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Patrons will sample four Ohio-based Rivertowne Brewery selections as well as a beer cocktail while sampling a selection of four tapas offerings. Tickets are $25 per person, with $5 from each […]

Langosta Lounge has announced that its annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the oceanfront eatery. Since its 2006 inception, the Community Dinner has served as a resource for hundreds of people who seek a home-cooked meal and/or warm, lightly worn clothing and coats. Canned goods will […]

A new Halloween extravaganza hosted by The Asbury Park Mermaid will take place Saturday morning. Parents and children of all ages are invited to take part in a pre-trick-or-treating ‘Halloween Funraiser.’ The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Grand Arcade inside the historic Convention Hall along the Asbury […]

Two popular Asbury Park eateries will be among the over 50 restaurants statewide participating in “Eat Drink Local Week” from June 20-27, an effort to highlight the importance of New Jersey farmers and agriculture to both restaurants and the state’s economy. Talula’s on Cookman Avenue and Langosta Lounge on the boardwalk will be offering prix […]