{"id":233282,"date":"2026-03-23T15:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=233282"},"modified":"2026-03-29T08:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:55:50","slug":"asbury-park-uptown-main-street-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/asbury-park-uptown-main-street-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Things to Do in Asbury Park That Aren\u2019t on the Boardwalk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Shore Finds<\/div><p>Everyone loves the businesses along Cookman Avenue and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/date-night-activities-asbury-park-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asbury Park Boardwalk<\/a>, but there are many excellent restaurants, bars, caf\u00e9s, and shops beyond those well-known areas. These hidden gems can be found on Main Street, in Uptown Asbury, or just a few blocks off the beaten path. They are equally worth a visit, so that\u2019s why we felt it was necessary to round up some of our favorite small businesses located outside the most frequently visited parts of town. <strong>Read on for The Jersey Shore Girl\u2019s guide to exploring Asbury Park beyond the boardwalk and Cookman Avenue.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233298\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-800x533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/asbury.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-boardwalk-bar-crawl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ada&#8217;s Gojjo<\/a> | 1301 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<p>Ada\u2019s Gojjo is a Dominican and Ethiopian restaurant located at The Shops at Sunset Point. From <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-sandwich-shops-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandwiches<\/a> to platters, meats, vegetables (and the vegan empanadas), the restaurant is a foodie\u2019s dream. Plus, with parking spots right in front of the restaurant, the location is convenient for visits.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.briellecyclery.com\/about\/asbury-park-cyclery-pg298.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asbury Park Cyclery<\/a> | 1201 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p>Asbury Park Cyclery is located on Main Street on the corner of Fourth Avenue. The bicycle shop has options ranging from bike rentals to maintenance classes to indoor cycling, and more. It&#8217;s a go-to place for those who want a bike around Asbury in the warmer months, especially during events like SeaHearNow or Porch Fest.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HabitatReStoreAsburyPark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asbury Park ReStore Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity<\/a> | 1105 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<p>Asbury Park Restore Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity is on Memorial Drive. The thrift store organization sells gently used furniture, home goods, and more to support Monmouth Habitat for Humanity\u2019s affordable housing programs. JSG recommends shopping for the picture frames (peek at the gold options).<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booskerdoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booskerdoo Coffee + Baking Co.<\/a> | 1321 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVHe7X2AcNr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVHe7X2AcNr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Booskerdoo Coffee &amp; Baking Co. (@booskerdoo)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Asbury Park. Booskerdoo Coffee + Baking Co. is part of The Shops at Sunset Point. For those looking for a fresh-roasted specialty-grade coffee shop, Booskerdoo is a must-visit. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food-drink\/best-specialty-coffee-roasters-new-jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baristas<\/a> here are always knowledgeable, and the baked goods (like the \u201cBut the Kitchen Sink\u201d bar) are convenient for grabbing before heading to the beach.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/women-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cameo Love Market<\/a> | 1213 Main Street<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUqb8iHEmIr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUqb8iHEmIr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Cameo L&#x1f9ff;VE Market (@cameo.love.market)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cameo Love Market is a Mediterranean market and bistro on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenue. The space has a romantic atmosphere, and the menu features European-inspired plates. With an Italian espresso bar on hand and plenty of cozy seating, it&#8217;s also a fitting spot to work from home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/bev-shack-bradley-beach-opening-2026\/\">Playa Bowls Co-Founder Opening New Dirty Soda Shop at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/catbird-wood-fired-kitchen-asbury-park-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catbird Asbury Park<\/a> | 1215 Sunset Avenue<\/h3>\n<p>Catbird is a wood-fired pizza + kitchen located on Sunset Avenue. The restaurant has outdoor seating overlooking Deal Lake, making it a romantic spot for date night. Catbird has a casual, welcoming atmosphere for those who want an intimate dining experience, plus a seasonal rotating menu and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-byob-restaurants-asbury-park-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BYOB<\/a>, which is a bonus year-round.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/catsburypark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catsbury Park<\/a> | 901 3rd Avenue<\/h3>\n<p>Catsbury Park is a non-profit organization on Third Avenue. It has a cozy lounge for cat lovers to play with its residents. Catsbury Park also hosts interactive events, such as cat bingo and the Catsbury book club.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechatandnibble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chat + Nibble<\/a> | 932 Asbury Avenue<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVMpOvOjkBS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVMpOvOjkBS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Chat And nibble (@chatnnibble)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chat + Nibble is a breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot on Asbury Avenue. It&#8217;s a staple in the community, with roots that stretch back to 1984. Chat + Nibble\u2019s menu features sandwiches, salads, omelets, paninis, pancakes, and more, an easy way to get all the American <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-jersey-shore-bars-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cielitolindomexicanfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cielito Lindo<\/a> | 1206 Main Street&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233292\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/deanna-g-wedding-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/deanna-g-wedding-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/deanna-g-wedding-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/deanna-g-wedding-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/deanna-g-wedding-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/deanna-g-wedding-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/deanna-g-wedding.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Cielito Lindo is a Mexican restaurant on Main Street. The space is festive, and the restaurant is BYOB. JSG recommends the steak burrito and pork tacos.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ebbandflownj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ebb + Flow<\/a> | 17-19 S Main Street<\/h3>\n<p>Ebb + Flow is on Main Street. The hot <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-yoga-asbury-park-new-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yoga<\/a> studio also has meditation and massages. Ebb + Flow\u2019s classes include everything from slow flow to strong flow, hot 26, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elreyrosticeriayrestaurante.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante<\/a> | 708 Emory Street<\/h3>\n<p>El Rey is located on Emory Street, just steps from downtown. The menu features all the classic Mexican dishes, with birria as a standout. In warmer months, the outdoor seating has a lively atmosphere with tiki umbrellas.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/takeout-options-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frank&#8217;s Deli + Restaurant<\/a> | 1406 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p>Frank\u2019s Deli + Restaurant is on Main Street. It\u2019s a classic Asbury Park location that opened in 1960. The overstuffed sandwiches here are a must-try, especially the roast beef.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiesbarap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgies Asbury Park<\/a> | 810 Fifth Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233290\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/georgies-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/georgies-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/georgies-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/georgies-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/georgies-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/georgies-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/georgies.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Georgies is a low-key LGBTQ bar off Fifth Avenue. The menu has <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-irish-pubs-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pub<\/a> food, and the karaoke here is iconic. Georgies also often has live music and drag shows.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.judyandharrys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Judy + Harry&#8217;s<\/a> | 408 7th Avenue<\/h3>\n<p>Judy + Harry\u2019s is located inside St. Laurent on Seventh Avenue. The menu features Italian dishes like focaccia, chicken parm, and more, and there\u2019s an equal amount of Jewish foodie options like latkes and matzo ball soup. After dining at Judy\u2019s, sip on cocktails at Harry\u2019s (the vibe in here is fitting for a nightcap).<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/dive-bars-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kim Marie&#8217;s Eat n Drink Away<\/a> | 1411 Kingsley Street<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT8RJdbiUY7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT8RJdbiUY7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Kim Marie&#8217;s Eat n\u2019 Drink Away (@kimmaries_nj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kim\u2019s is located on Kingsley Street. It&#8217;s an American pub that locals frequent for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/takeout-options-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">casual<\/a> vibe and $5 Guinness. Kim\u2019s is also the go-to for happy hour and watching any sporting event.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kimchimama.net\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=gbp&amp;utm_campaign=homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimchi Mama<\/a> | 504 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p>Kimchi Mama is a Korean restaurant off Summerfield Avenue. The menu has options like CupBop, Korean chicken wings, bibimbap, and Korean BBQ. Kimchi has dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.local130seafood.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOooOIZtvkgMONXevPj_xjH36yj_Oxe4-35IiK_pLSWe0fEnsbdDc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local 130 Seafood<\/a> | 1305 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233288\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/local-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/local-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/local-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/local-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/local-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/local-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/local.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Local 130 is one of the businesses at The Shops at Sunset Point. This fish shop offers items like lobster rolls and salmon burgers. Local 130 also delivers fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/oyster-shell-recycling-reef-restoration-jersey-shore-sysco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fish<\/a> to homes daily, which is worth keeping in mind once barbeque season heats up.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/milk-sugar-love-asbury-park-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milk Sugar Love<\/a> | 1319 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<p>Milk Sugar Love is a Sunset Point business offering fun menu items, including make-your-own ice cream sandwiches, cold brew floats, and more. Classic affogato and delivery options are also available.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/order.toasttab.com\/online\/plaza-tapatia-restaurant-707-main-st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plaza Tapatia Restaurant<\/a> | 707 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p>Plaza Tapatia is a Mexican restaurant on Main Street. Regulars love the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-mexican-restaurant-asbury-park-barrio-costero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mole<\/a> sauce, mango margaritas, and authentic Mexican plates. Plaza Tapatia has a festive decor that tops off the entire experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food-drink\/best-specialty-coffee-roasters-new-jersey\">A Guide to Specialty Coffee Roasters at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsrbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R Bar<\/a> | 1114 Main Street<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV6S8RlkfA1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV6S8RlkfA1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by R Bar (@rbar_asburypark)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>R Bar is a restaurant located off Fourth Avenue on Main Street. It&#8217;s a trendy, New Orleans-themed restaurant featuring a greenhouse and backyard. R Bar often has live jazz music and typically has a lively atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldglorytattoocompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Glory Tattoo Co.<\/a> | 1315 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<p>Old Glory Tattoo Co is on Memorial Drive. The tattoo shop also does piercings. Old Glory is known for its custom tattoos, friendly staff, and clean atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegalleyasbury.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Galley Pizza + Eatery<\/a> | 1313 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<p>The Galley is a Sunset Point <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/monmouth-county-new-pizza-capital-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pizzeria<\/a>. It&#8217;s known for its Detroit-style pies and Pat LaFrieda blend burgers. The Galley has delivery and dine-in options.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildairbeer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Air Beerworks<\/a> | 801 2nd Avenue<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV3a5M4jYrI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV3a5M4jYrI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Wild Air Beerworks (@wildairbeer)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wild Air is a brewery on Second Avenue. It specializes in craft lager. Wild Air often hosts trivia nights and has live music.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfeandkronbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolfe + Kron Books<\/a> | Fifth Avenue<\/h3>\n<p>Wolfe + Kron is a bookstore on Fifth Avenue. The woman-queer-owned shop curates a collection of BIPoC authors. 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