February 2010
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Update On The Site
Hello and thanks for stopping by.
In order to improve the interaction with readers, I’ve moved my regular posts on the Jersey Shore to the web site www.karensshorebets.com . Please stop by. This week I’ve posted lots of ideas for Valentine’s Day.
I’ll still be checking in with Tumblr, though not as frequently.
Karen
"First Saturday" in Asbury Park, Feb 6
This Saturday, February 6, “First Saturday” will be celebrated in Asbury Park. This event, with a Mardi Gras theme, has been dubbed “Samedi Gras”, aka “Fat Tuesday. Restaurants and retailers will be open from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and later. They are also giving out Mardi Gras beads, yeah!!!!!! Gotta love those.
Go to http://www.asburychamber.com for more...
Web Site Maintenance & Contact Information
Thanks to everyone for all of the great feedback on the test site.
I am so happy that it, and the Explore Asbury Park page on Facebook have been so well received by my friends!
The availability of this page may be spotty this weekend, as I will be moving it to another host (February 6-7).
The new site will be different in appearance (colors, etc.) and will allow you to post comments, etc.,...
More Valentine's Day Suggestions
In this column for the next two weeks I will be giving readers more suggestions on how to celebrate the holiday.
Crust & Crumble There are many ways to express your love and adoration, of course. One of my favorite’s is through food! If you plan to eat at home on February 14th and you are still working on a menu, I’d like to suggest a fun dessert option.
A personalized six-inch...
January 2010
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Do A Good Deed
Okay, so Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching.
This day makes some people nuts. Maybe this year you are not “in love” and want no part of it. Maybe you’d rather strangle Cupid with your bare hands. Have I got an idea for you!
Keep reading…
Perhaps you are crazy about someone and want to do something totally different and unexpected.
Have you ever considered...
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Saturday, January 30
Trying my best to ignore the cold weather, I went out with my hubby and some good friends last night for dinner and a concert. We had a delicious meal at Piccola Italia, an Italian restaurant located in Cobblestone Village in Ocean Township. What a nice surprise! The restaurant is located next to my favorite local place for Chinese food, Magic Rice.
The decor was lovely and simple. The restaurant...
Help! I'm bored!
I know I don’t have to tell any of you that this winter has been really strange, weatherwise. My way to deal with the gray skies, frosty weather and plain old boredom is to go out on the town!
Although we travel outside of the New Jersey/New York metro area quite a bit, I try to patronize local restaurants and retailers in Allenhurst, Asbury Park, West End, Long Branch, Avon, Bradley...
Wednesday, January 20
My darling hubby (“DH” from now on) and I went out in Asbury Park last night for cocktails and dinner. One of our favorite spots in the city is the restaurant Stella Marina, located at 800 Ocean Avenue (on the boardwalk), a sister restaurant to Sirena in Pier Village (Long Branch).
We’ve dined there many times and have never been disappointed. Stella Marina has very fine Italian...
Friday, January 8
We met friends at a favorite spot for very casual dining, drinks, sports and people watching, The Lake House on Main Street in Loch Arbor (formerly Parkhill’s).
The bar portion of the restaurant is a generous size, with lots of seats, televisions (tuned to sports), tall tables and electronic games. In other words, something for everyone. The after-work crowd on Friday nights includes a...
What's New?
OUT ON THE TOWN
I am happy to learn that The Harrison restaurant on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park is still open. There were rumors that they were closing and when we stopped by recently we found it dark. A quick phone call revealed that they are operating under modified hours, Wednesday through Sunday.
If you have never been to the restaurant, then please go soon. It is a very...
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What's Happening Around Here...
FABULOUS RETAILER ALERTS
Whether you are in the mood to completely redecorate or just spruce up your pad, The Window Closet at 644 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park should be on your list of places to shop. This team of interior designers has a lovely showroom off Main Street and fantastic “can do” attitudes. From curtains and draperies to custom bedding and pillows, they have more than...
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