SHOPPING & DINING:
Red Bank’s walkable downtown
district is home to an array of upscale
shops, restaurants and delightful
eateries that will please everyone’s
style and palate. Asian-fusion,
Latin American, Italian and classic
American cuisines are a sampling of
what is available to hungry travelers
and foodies. The town celebrates
its unique culinary offerings with
annual food and beverage events
that attract gastronomes from the tristate
area to quench their thirst and
palates at charming eateries and craft
breweries. As a shopper’s paradise,
Red Bank has national retailers, such
as Urban Outfitters, Tiffany & Co., and
Restoration Hardware, independent
boutiques, specialty retailers, antique
shops and professional craftsmen
with locally-made products, all inviting
residents and guests to savor Red
Bank’s world-class shopping.
ARTS & CULTURE:
A four-time winner of the Discover Jersey
Arts People’s Choice Award for “Best
Downtown Arts District,” Red Bank’s
sophisticated cultural scene is flourishing
with live theater, award-winning films,
murals, galleries, and opportunities to
create your own art. The visually striking
state-of-the-art Two River Theater and
historic Count Basie Center for the Arts
attract New York City–bound performers
and performances. “Be More Chill” had its
world premiere at Two River Theater before
becoming an off-Broadway sensation and
moving on to Broadway. Area locals Jon Bon
Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt
and Jon Stewart have each had scheduled
and impromptu performances at the Count
Basie Center for the Arts. A full calendar of
concerts, musicals, drama and interactive
theater offerings await theater-goers.
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