Down the Shore

Vol. 10 - Week of November 9th

November 10, 2025

We’ve seen swift swaps of skeletons for reindeer in front yards this week. But before we break out the twinkle lights, Saturday’s temps had us ordering iced coffees at the farmers market. And Sunday’s misty rain had us discovering a great indoor activity to do at the Shore in the off season. Read more in the field trip section below!

 🐠 Field Trip: A Rainy Day in Point Pleasant Beach

We know, we know. It’s technically Ocean County. And while Point Pleasant Beach typically comes to mind on sunny summer days, it actually has a lot to offer on a rainy fall one. Here’s our perfect itinerary just one town south over the Monmouth County line.

Lunch: Point Lobster Co. - Grab a New England Chowder to start, and share a plate of the Tuna Nachos with a friend. Their wonton “chips” are the perfect crispy companion to the melt-in-your-mouth ahi tuna and seaweed toppings. They also have highchairs, crayons, and a kids menu.

Activity: Jenkinson’s Aquarium -  It’s not all fishy…you’ll be surprised at how many different animals call this aquarium home! While the tanks of sharks, stingrays, and spotted eels dazzle, you can also catch a live seal feeding show, hear a cockatoo cry, and see the cutest little marmosets. We also learned that all penguins live south of the equator, and most in warmer climates like South Africa. So those Coca Cola Christmas commercials steered us all wrong!

😋 Foodie Fun

🍽️ Jersey Shore Restaurant Week until 11/16: With so many restaurants to choose from and only so many days in the week, we’re giving you our top 5 picks:

🍎 Made in Monmouth

If you see these apple cider caramels by @kmwkitchen being sold anywhere, run don’t walk. We snagged ours at the last Fair Haven Farmers Market of the year (see you again in May!) The Fair Haven-based owner Kathleen Walsh told us how she boils gallons of apple cider for multiple hours to make these, and the tangy mix of cider with the salty sweet caramel results in the most delightful of fall treats. Word is she also makes apple cider snickerdoodle too.

☕🍪 Gym, Tan, Cold Brew

We’ve got ourselves a situation on our hands - Rook Coffee has joined forces with J. Shore’s very own Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino to bring us New Orleans-style Bang Cookies, which made their appearance at Rook locations over the weekend. The Sitch, who is co-owner of NJ-based Bang Cookies, even served up a few orders himself.

🗓️ Important Dates This Week

Veterans Day is November 11: Wishing a heartfelt thank you to all those who served and continue to serve in our armed forces. Businesses in downtown Red Bank are offering a number of special discounts for veterans to honor the special day. Find out more here.

🌤️ Weekend Forecast

🌤️ Friday 11/14 - 52°/37° Partly Sunny

🌤️ Saturday 11/15 - 48°/41° Partly Sunny

🌥️ Sunday 11/16 - 53°/44° Mostly Cloudy

👋 Helping Hand

This week’s spotlight is on The Center in Asbury Park. Since 1992, The Center has been a volunteer-based non profit, providing support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. They follow a housing-first model to connect at-risk, status-neutral community members to comprehensive healthcare, safe and supportive housing, and wellness. World AIDS Day is coming up on 12/1 - check out their events page to get involved.

🍅 Farmer’s Market Roundup

Here’s our weekly roundup of farmers markets to check out:

🎷 Live Music Roundup

Did we miss a show? Let us know.

Thursday 11/13

Brielle - Dennis Zimmer at The Pig & Parrot (7 pm)

Friday 11/14

Brielle - Hump Day Trio at The Pig & Parrot (8 pm)

Belmar - Sky City Social at Marina Grill (8 pm)

Holmdel - The Blackbeat 4pc. Band at Fox Hollow Vineyard (6 pm)

Manasquan - Vinyl Trio at Harpoon Willy’s (8:30 pm)

Red Bank - The Benjamins at Jamian’s (9 pm)

Red Bank - Craig Dreyer and Fiends at Triumph Brewery (8:30 pm)

Saturday 11/15

Asbury Park - Kyle Smith at Wonder Bar (7 pm)

Belmar - Moondoggie at Marina Grill (8 pm)

Brielle - Burning Sun at The Pig & Parrot (8 pm)

Holmdel - Sherri Pie Duo at Fox Hollow Vineyard (2 pm)

Manasquan - Kids at Play at Harpoon Willy’s (8:30 pm)

Red Bank - Stuart Hooten at Coffee Corral (10 am)

Red Bank - Billy Walton Band at Jamian’s (9 pm)

Red Bank - Fumos at Triumph Brewery (8:30 pm)

Sunday 11/16

Red Bank - John Padavano at Coffee Corral (10 am)

Red Bank - Evan Wood Trio at Triumph Brewery (1 pm)

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