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Asbury Park

Twisted Tree’s New Owners Share Visions and Goals

Vegan Friendly Cookman Avenue eatery will expand on grab & go, gluten free, & breakfast market

By Michelle Gladden


Twisted Tree planted on Cookman Avenue in 2003 with a solid foundation of offering vegan-friendly fare that defied any meat eater to complain about taste, particularly its tofu meatball sandwich with vegan cheese. Its menu also boasts an array of vegan and gluten free sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and vegan baked goods. They have an […]

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Apr 13, 2017
Asbury Park

Twisted Tree assumes new ownership

'The gist of it is going to stay the same, the food is what makes the place so unique'

By Jill Bartlett


When downtown Cookman Avenue’s Twisted Tree Cafe opens their doors for business on Wednesday, customers will see two new faces behind the counter. Owners Steve and Naomi Pagidas have sold the location to former Bond Street Bar manager Rachel Lucisano [shown above, at right] and her partner Jason Stumpf [at left]. Over the next four weeks, […]

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Apr 15, 2014