NEW MERCHANTS DEBUT ON THE ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK
Posted on: 05/19/2010
NEW MERCHANTS DEBUT ON THE ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK
Summer Kick-off Party Planned for May 23
The Asbury Park Boardwalk will come alive this summer with more dining, retail and entertainment destinations than ever before. The rapid return of Asbury Park as a dominant east coast shore town will be clearly evident.
"Visitors and residents alike will be amazed by the transformation and the fantastic new offerings we have for them this summer," said Pasqualina DeLucia, Director of Marketing for Madison Marquette. There will be a total of 35 merchants along the boardwalk this year.
The new boardwalk offerings include:
The Boards - Comfort food with a modern spin from the award-winning owners of Stella Marina. [1st Ave.]
Sully's Beach House Bagels - Bagels, subs and ice cream. [1st Ave.]
Siculiana's - Italian pizzeria and grocer. [3rd Ave.]
Silverball Museum - A collection of vintage pinball and arcade machines available to play and buy. [3rd Ave.]
The Sand Witch - A seasonal outdoor eatery with live entertainment. [3rd Ave.]
ManhattanJack - A wide array of confections and fudge. [Arcade]
Neem Art - A collection of imported jewelry, clothes and accessories. [Arcade]
Carla Gizzi - Vintage-inspired gifts, jewelry and accessories from local artisan Carla Gizzi. [Arcade]
Shelter Home - Modern, whimsical furnishings, accessories and more for home and play. [Arcade]
Stacy Gemma - A ladies clothing store specializing in affordable chic for women of all ages. [Arcade]
Robert Legere Beach - Accessories and home décor from the fashion designer who created Robert Legere Home and Design Center in downtown Asbury Park. [Arcade]
Aqua - Ocean front restaurant and bar.
These new concepts will be celebrated in a kick-off party on Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 12pm-4pm. The new eateries will be sampling their foods for visitors and many of the retailers will be conducting demonstrations or offering promotions. There will be activities and entertainment throughout the day for children and adults.
"We are extremely proud of the quality and quantity of new offerings this year and we want the entire Asbury Park community to join us in welcoming them to the most exciting, distinctive and diverse shore destination anywhere." said Carrie Turner, Director of Retail Services for Madison Marquette.
Many of the now-familiar boardwalk destinations will also join the celebration and be part of the 2010 summer season, including glass-blowing at Hot Sands and pottery-making at La Placa as well as a whimsical water park for kids, a miniature golf course, stylish furniture and fashion boutiques along with surf and bike shops. Restaurant highlight continue to include the critically-acclaimed Stella Marina, an Italian eatery with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Langosta Lounge with its vacation-inspired cuisine and Tim McLoone's Supper Club, a modern take on the popular New York supper clubs of the 1940s and 50s. The vibrant music scene at the historic Stone Pony, Wonder Bar and Paramount Theatre will continue to be complemented by both The Beach Bar, an upscale lounge with daybeds and sofas overlooking the ocean and Watermark, part sophisticated drinkery and tapas bar, part music lounge and social club.
Community members and visitors alike will enjoy weekly events including fireworks every Wednesday night and movies on the beach every Thursday night beginning after Memorial Day. Other major events throughout the summer include:
Frankie Valli - 5/29 at The Paramount Theatre
They Might Be Giants - 6/11 at The Stone Pony
Liza Minnelli - 6/18 at The Paramount Theatre
Southside Johnny - 7/2 at The Stone Pony
Hot Tuna - 7/18 at The Stone Pony
Tony Bennett - 8/21 at The Paramount Theatre
John Edward - 10/24 at The Paramount Theatre
"It will be hard to find a day in Asbury Park this summer where the boards aren't packed with people," said Jon Badaracco, Events Manager for the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
