Wedding Blog

ms. c, my fiance and i met at asbury park lanes, the vintage bowling alley. bands play there now. might not be the best place for a bachelorette party, but has such a cool, retro, punky vibe. for afternoon brunch and ice cream, you should head to nagle’s apothecary cafe. delicious!

The Avenue (http://www.leclubavenue.com/) has a great club and a AWESOME happy hour - $5.00 martinis!

i live in asbury. i’m not such a big partier, so i don’t get out that much on the scene (anymore). i agree with hops… the asbury lanes would be a great spot to hit for the scenester-y scene. if you’re into it. it’s supercute and retro. and where else can one watch a band while rockers bowl to the left and right?

there are 2 new spaces that opened up in convention hall. one’s an irish pub - that’s inside. along the east and south edges of the fabulous old bldg, there’s a place called beach bar. it’s a really chill environment, where you’re fully outside just raised up a bit from the sand and overlooking the ocean - which is completely breathtaking at night. they have a very chic look with comfy couches and even beds set up scattered. i visited in the eve just to take in the views. there was a dj spinning typical house-y lounge tunes. i can’t vouch if there’s a crowd at night though. oh yeah, there’s also the new spot in the old howard johnson’s on the boardwalk. it’s owned by tim mccloone. i saw it from the outside. they made the upstairs a club. i think it’s called the supper club. the sad thing is that no matter how cool and progressive the places are, in the best possible beachfront surroundings, the crowds still don’t rival any of the cheesier, typical dirty jerz spots. enjoy. hope this helps and it’s not too late.

Actually I live right by Asbury Park, and it has totally (http://www.cityofasburypark.com/) had a wonderful facelift over the years! There are some awesome places to eat… Bistro Ole’ (http://www.bistroole.com/) has some great Latin food and it’s BYOB! The owner usually comes around to greet everyone AND maybe randomly dances with the customers (as per my mother at one time) because he’s fabulous! Try Cookman Ave, Asbury Park and their amazing new restaurants (http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/dining1.htm). Belmar (fun nightlife) // Red Bank (VERY FUN nightlife) // Long Branch (Pier Village) are always fun places. Lots of NJ pride I know… I love it.