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Greetings! Any recommendations for single 50 something events in Asbury Park this New Year’s Eve?

Looking for tickets to Bingo Loco! If anyone has them and can’t go anymore, I will buy them

Anyone have tickets they are looking to sell for the show tonight at the pony? I live in town can pick them up or get them delivered digitally. Thanks

Oh, Asbury Park, where do I even start? This town is a bizarre mix of charm and chaos, and sometimes it feels like it’s trying way too hard to be Brooklyn by the beach. Sure, the boardwalk is cool, and the history of the Stone Pony is undeniable, but can we talk about how pretentious the vibe has gotten? Every other block is a new overpriced coffee shop or some boutique selling “vintage” items that are clearly marked up beyond reason.

And the parking! Don’t even get me started on the nightmare that is trying to find a spot during the summer. You’d think the city planners would have sorted that out by now, but nope. Instead, you end up paying some insane fee to park half a mile away from where you actually want to be.

Then there’s the food scene. Yes, there are some gems, but it’s like every new restaurant is competing to have the most Instagrammable plates rather than focusing on, you know, actual taste. And can we address the absurdity of $15 cocktails? I get that Asbury is “trendy,” but that doesn’t mean we need to fund your artisanal ice cubes.

Don’t get me wrong—Asbury Park has its moments. The beach is beautiful, and there’s a solid sense of community in pockets. But sometimes it feels like the soul of the town is being drowned out by gentrification and a desperate attempt to be “the next big thing.” It’s like Asbury is trying so hard to be cool, it forgot what made it special in the first place.

TLDR - Asbury Sucks .

Anyone going??? I’m single and new in the area seeing if anyone would like to join me??

Im new to the area and Ive been to a few bars here and they all seem to have manhattan prices for drinks. Are there any bars more for working class people in the area? Preferably a dive bar im willing to even travel a bit out of town

Hey all,

Planning a bachelor party for next year looking for ideas. Obviously we’ll be there in the summer. We will have over 15 people with us.

Did anyone else see that last night? They were blasting every trump song known to man across the street from Porta. I could never even hear Porta, which is insane. FIVE squad cars came up and had them immediately turn off the music but stayed nearby to watch. Some drunk girl screamed the police were protecting Nazis but it really seemed like they were trying to get rid of them. I didnt see a single piece of merch sold. Someone I spoke to said the cops arrived speaking like it was an organized event but no one showed up except for the two losers selling merch out of a U-Haul (with masks on). Absolutely bizarre.

I've got an extra ticket for King Buffalo tonight at The Wonder Bar. Show starts at 8, Ben Katzman's Degreaser is the opener. I'm coming from the Camden County, willing to carpool if you're nearby. Leave a comment or message me to connect. Please do not send a "chat" request, I don't use new reddit so I will not see them.

Any good bars where trans woman go to?

I count 12 Mexican restaurants in this town. I might even be missing some. They are:

El Rey, Barrio Costero, Mayan, Tic Taco Taqueria, El Barbaros Birria, Cielito Lindo, El Guacamole, Plaza Tapatia, El Sabor Oaxaqueno, Los Petates, Plaza Garibaldi, and Loteria.

I can't imagine anyone has eaten at all of them. But if you have, gimme that 1-12.

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I know there's tons of good eats in town but I'm looking for a spot with good food where you can actually hear each other talking. Somewhat secluded booths would be a plus too. Doesn't have to be in Asbury but in the general area.

I just need to confirm that I wasn't going crazy.

Around 4:45, I was leaving the AP Book Co-op and heard something. I look up and see this red Audi with a massive Trump Flag out of the sun roof (and when I say massive, I mean massive), blasting Proud to be an America at full volume. He was heading north on Cookman toward Asbury Ave. I lost sight of him after that.

Any locals have paper tickets to sell for tomorrow’s show?

You don’t always find out how stories go.

Currently looking to rent at either 700 Bangs or the Steinbach building (300 Emory). Has anyone had experience with either of these two complexes? I’ve seen some negativity surrounding the Steinbach building lately. Nothing about 700 Bangs.

I'm going to Asbury Park to the Bouncing Souls for the first time at the Stone Pony. Where can I get a good slice of pizza while I'm there?