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Eat to the Beat...Downtown Café
It's no secret that the Downtown Café on Front Street in Red Bank provides a plethora of musical talent, but what most patrons and strangers to this hot spot don't know
is that their menu is also full of delights. For my latest dining adventure I managed to score a date with none other than NJCoast's very own Joe Cullity. Joe is basically a meat and potatoes man while I
prefer more of an exotic menu. After reading the menu, a little bell went off in my head.
Jackpot! Not only was their plenty on the menu to cater to Joe's tastes but mine as well. Joe decided on the 12oz. Strip Steak which was accompanied by a large baked potato and rosemary sauteed zucchini (which I ate, Joe likes meat and potatoes not strange veggies) and I opted for the Grilled Portabella Sandwich. As far as I could tell the steak was enjoyed thoroughly, aside from the veggies their wasn't much else left on the plate when he was done. The Portabella Sandwich was also well enjoyed. The sandwich was served on warm foccacia bread with goat cheese and roasted red peppers and accompanied by a mound of cajun french fries. The meal was definitely too much to finish after my appetizer of cucumber avocado rolls, which to my fancy, was garnished with the spiciest mound of wasabi I have experienced in quite some time. Neither Joe or I are big drinkers so Coca Cola filled our wine glasses. An hour after we walked in to the Downtown, we were almost ready to waddle out. Only one more thing needed to be taken care of, the bill. Thanks for a great dinner, Joe!
As for atmosphere, the Downtown is known for it's large twenty-something martini drinking crowd. The acronym YUPPY comes to mind. But, if you are not into the crowd, the
music that is provided daily is definitely a draw. They've booked acts like local favorites The Sonny Kenn Band, nationals such as (continued on page 4)
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