Hope Tom is right that AP will get some of the "spill over."
Greetings from Asbury Park:
Ok, summer is officially over even though Mother Nature gave us another
taste on Tuesday. At the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors'
meeting this week, we discussed all the great upcoming events for the rest of
the year. I'll share all the plans next week. Stay tuned!
As the Director of Commerce for the city, whose primary responsibility is
economic development, I am totally excited to report a new bank is coming to
Asbury Park. I have spent the last four years recruiting banks and I think I
have talked to every bank in the state. The Community Bank of Asbury Park will
be located in the new Griffin Building on the corner of Cookman and Grand
Avenues. This is another important sign that the city is on its way to
developing a strong economy. I will fill you in with more details as they
become
available but this is truly HUGE! Stay tuned!
Each year the Asbury Park Press publishes the Readers' Choice Best of the
Best. The 2007 BEST edition included many Asbury Park establishments:
Place to Dance: Paradise
Place to Listen To Music: Stone Pony
Singles Bar: Georgies
Fine Dining: Moonstruck
Dentist: Michael Brantley
Fire Department: Asbury Park Fire Department
NJ Boardwalk Venue: Asbury Park Boardwalk
Congratulations to all the above winners but we all know the city is full of
bests. I was really disappointed that our beach was not named one of the
best. Wait till next year. Stay tuned!
This weekend, one of the world's most prestigious horse races comes to
Monmouth Park which is approximately ten miles from the city. Predictions call
for
about 40,000 spectators at the event on Saturday. Since this is an
international event, you know many will be heading to Asbury Park to soak up
the
coolest city on the Jersey Shore. If you were one of the thousands who can't
get
tickets, head to the Paramount Theatre and watch the races on a giant screen
complete with cigar bar, raw bar, full bar and free WI-FI access. Warm up
Friday night with Gary U.S. Bonds live at the Stone Pony. Check out
asburyevents.com for info. And they're off!
Patti and I had a great time Saturday night at the Red Gala to launch Susan
Pellingrini's documentary Greetings from Stephen Crane: The Asbury Tales. If
you are interested in supporting the film's production, call Michael Heath at
732.299.6930. Cool!
This Sunday at the Twisted Tree Café on Cookman Avenue, seven local artists
will perform solo works from the members of The Beatles. The free show begins
at 6 PM. Imagine!
ONLY IN ASBURY: Market in the Middle, one the city's favorite and great
restaurants will be hosting an "Andy Clurfeld" costume contest on Halloween
night. For those of you who might not know, "Andy Clurfeld" is Andrea
Clurfeld,
the restaurant critic who writes for the Asbury Park Press. When Market in the
Middle opened, Ms. Clufeld wrote a very negative critical review of the
restaurant that was also extremely nasty. Ironically, the negative and nasty
review increased traffic to this wonderful dinning spot. Knowing Asbury, we
should attract some very interesting costumes. Call 732.776.8886 for details.
Only
in Asbury Park!
Hilliary Duff has returned to the city to continue the filming of Greta.
Very special thanks to our favorite son, Bruce Springsteen. Bruce donated
funds to help the city acquire a tower ladder truck for the Asbury Park Fire
Department. You are the Boss! Huge!
So, it's finally fall. No matter what the season, Asbury Park's the place to
be. The city by the sea!
Wishes for a wonderful and safe weekend,
Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times
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