A set of additional special conditions imposed on the Porta At Asbury Park liquor license was approved by the Asbury Park City Council Wednesday. Special conditions are attached following an annual review to a number of city bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, including Johnny Mac House of Spirits, Bond Street Bar, The Asbury, Brickwall, and […]

Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festivals returns this weekend, with screenings at locations throughout Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. Over 150 short films will be screened Saturday at Jersey Shore Arts Center, and Sunday at The House of Independents and Porta, both in Asbury Park. The brainchild of Chris J. Cullen, Rich Lello and Brian […]

In a single year AP Greenery is beginning to outgrow its Bangs Avenue storefront. Owner Zachary Drew Delacruz was joined by a few friends, neighboring venues and City officials for a one year anniversary celebration and official ribbon cutting. The champagne toast event included fare from neighboring business and friend Sweet Dani B couture cookie […]

Smith, the Asbury Park-based creative collective and hospitality group behind Porta, Brickwall Tavern, Pascal & Sabine, and Little Buddy, has hired a new Chief Operating Officer. Suzanne Hanna, a former TGI Fridays and Yum senior vice president will oversee business operations for all Smith restaurants, officials said in a written statement. “We couldn’t be happier […]

Two City-based ventures are offering opportunities to raise money in support of United For Puerto Rico, created by the Caribbean island’s first lady Beatriz Rosselló to aid in recovery efforts following hurricanes Irma and Maria’s devastation. The New York Times and Fortune respectively reported Monday that there are signs of a mental health crisis with […]

Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festivals returns this weekend to locations throughout Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. Over 150 short films will be screened Saturday and Sunday at Jersey Shore Arts Center, The ShowRoom and Porta. The fourth annual event draws a roster of new and established filmmakers and actors, culminating with an award ceremony […]

The Philly-Asbury connection continues as Smith moves to open branches of their Porta and Brickwall Tavern eateries on Chestnut Street in the east side of Center City, according to a Philly.com article by staff writer Michael Klein. Smith landed in Asbury Park in 1996 as Knockout. Their flagship restaurant Brickwall Tavern and Dining Room opened […]

The Women’s March of Asbury Park, which is currently 1876 marchers strong, according to Rick Lampert was approved and welcomed today by the Asbury Park Special Events Committee, the Asbury Park Police Department and and the Mayor and City Council. In an update on the Eventbrite page, organizers wrote: “This little march in Asbury that began […]

Millions are expected to gather across the nation and the globe in support of the Women’s March on Washington, a rally that aims to “send a bold message to our new administration on their first day in office, and to the world, that women’s rights are human rights.” Recognizing that a trip to Washington DC […]

Whether you are in the mood to rock or a little jazz, a quiet five-course meal or an elegant black tie affair, Asbury Park’s venues are offering a range of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Along the waterfront: New Year’s begins early at the oceanfront located Watermark offering a night filled with light fares and Champagne […]