Long-time area restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach (above) and her husband Scott Szegeski will close their Langosta Lounge on the Asbury boardwalk after 14 years on Saturday, February 4. They plan a three-day celebration at the end with food, music and remembrances. “We’ve always enjoyed throwing good parties and breaking bread with our community,” Schlossbach said. “As we […]

Celebrating 10 years of providing free moving screenings on the Second Avenue beach in front of Langosta Lounge, the Asbury Park Film Initiative [APFI] has just announced its 2019 lineup. APFI is a nonprofit founded by entrepreneurs Marilyn Schlossbach of Langosta Lounge and film publicist VJ Carbone as a way to provide the city with […]

A group of women working to affect transformational change in Jersey Shore communities will hold a kick off recruiting event Sept 25 at Langosta Lounge, located at 1000 Ocean Avenue. Founded in 2015, Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a women’s philanthropic movement that raises awareness and funds for high-impact projects that address the most pressing […]

From a dance with sails made from plastic shopping bags to a meditation and umami tasting, Turning the Tide is a visual and performing art series inspired by the Jersey Shore’s most valuable resource – its waterfront, beaches and ocean. Each Thursday, foreign born visiting artists from across the nation have been presenting environmental sustainability […]

Get those beach chairs, blankets and snacks ready. The Asbury Park Film Initiative [APFI] and Shore Flicks have announced the summer free Movies on the Beach lineup. This mark’s the ninth year of films screenings on the Second Avenue beach in front of Langosta Lounge. The Film Initiative is a nonprofit founded in 2008 by […]

Local restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach, who has launched a new initiative aimed at employing the younger generation and providing healthy food options, is asking for the community’s support. The initiative is a specialty food truck venture that will be supported by her Food for Thought by the Sea nonprofit. “Food for Thought by the Sea is […]

The Annual Salute to Greatness Tribute, honoring the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Stephen AME Zion Church on Springwood Avenue. Held for over 15 years, the event recognizes Asbury Park community members and leaders who contribute significantly to civil rights, education, social […]

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 […]

Three popular Asbury Park eateries served over 1370 free Thanksgiving meals on Wednesday and Thursday. At At The Table on Bond Street, the six year tradition included collaboration with the Monmouth County Culinary Education Center on Drury Lane in Asbury Park and the 8-year-old soul food venue’s patrons. Owner Janice Murphy said one of her […]