The couple who run this gallery are , in a word, awesome. They are warm, friendly and have a…read morewonderful sense of taste They have framed about a half dozen pieces for me over the last few years, and every one was perfect. The prices are also very reasonable and they have a huge selection.

My review is only concerning the framing part of this business. The actual framer is available at…read morethe shop Saturdays only and he seems pretty on top of things. His wife is a different story. She lacks knowledge in most aspects of framing and doesn't seem to understand much of what she is looking at. In response to my questions I got a blank expressionless stare. I'm a professional artist preparing for another huge show and I was planning to purchase local and try this Asbury Park business. I had a budget of $6,000 for all the frames needed in this exhibit. After my initial meeting with her I needed a little more info about the dimensions of chosen frames. It took over two and a half weeks for her reply. In fact I thought that I was completely ignored. I decided to go to Ocean Park Gallery to find out if there was any progress. When I got there I found out that she only looked up one of the frames I was interested in. I asked her what other finishes the frames came in and her reply was that they were all the same. WHAT? I know Larson juhl manufactures about 20-30 different finishes so I asked if I could look at the catalog with her to see all the catalog options. Then she snapped and went nuts!! Her reply and I kid you not - "I spent a lot of time looking up frames for you already and I won't spend anymore time doing that so you'll HAVE to choose what I have here, I'm not doing any special orders!" i asked her what the problem was and she went berserk and started shouting things I don't need to repeat here. I told her that if she was going to be unreasonable and be unwilling to work with me I would have to look elsewhere. She said fine, go elsewhere, I don't need your money.....and I added as I was walking out the door I don't need this grief. .......WOW! Good news is: I found out about another frame shop nearby, Tumblety Howell Gallery and framers in Ocean Grove. They had no problem giving me all the info I needed. I got some great service and prices. Everything was special ordered. And the paintings looked great!!. Bottom line: Keep away from the frustrated bitter old woman at Ocean park Gallery! Since that time I heard from neighboring stores that she doesn't get along with others and is a difficult religious fanatic.

Such a cool space with great local art. Jenn is an Asbury mainstay and is a wealth of information…read more It's on the first block of Cookman near a bunch of cool bars too.

This a wonderful gallery located on Cookman Street in Asbury Park and they always have interesting…read moreworks on display. Now, if we could just afford something, but that will happen someday. The owners are always welcoming and pleasant and we enjoy their input on the art work. This place is one of the reasons that Asbury continues on the track toward a complete comeback.

ASBURY PARK: we are SO HAPPY that La Salle Gallery had a sign in the window saying "pets and ice…read morecream ok" because we immediately went right in with Brie and discovered another dog friendly place! Tony LaSalle is the owner and artist and was working on a new painting when we walked in. He was so friendly and loved Brie, and Brie loved him! Our favorite piece of art was the red/orange/yellow flowers where the frame is also painted! We love finding different activities to take Brie and this was a delightful experience.

Joyous, bold and colorful paintings. Reasonably priced. Commissions possible. La Salle is an…read moreabsolutely brilliant painter.

Had a great watercolor session with Gina on Tuesday. I've…read morebeen taking lessons from her for the past 6 months. I've learned so much and really enjoy the classes with her. She really gives a lot of encouragement to her students!

The quilling class taught by Gina Cannone was one of the best classes I have taken at the Main…read moreAvenue Galleria. Gina is an excellent instructor who makes all her students feel comfortable, supported, and confident as they attempt new art forms (for them) and create meaningful works of art. As yesterday's "Dog Pawtraits" quilling class demonstrated, the class was appropriate for all ages, as we had a teenager participating in class, along with women of all ages; men would have enjoyed the class, too. We are so fortunate to have such a multi-talented artist as Gina introducing us to new ways to express ourselves artistically.

If you're too highbrow to visit an arcade then let's call it a museum. They do have historical…read morebackground on the games. I learned about Mappy, obscure for good reasons, which oddly features a microwave in its cat-vs.-mouse battle. Silverball is acclaimed for its unique pinball collection but I veer more to video games, especially Super Breakout. An offseason weekday in Asbury Park means hotels aren't $400 but the boardwalk is also a bit too quiet at that time, so I'm thankful that Silverball helps create a sense of place year-round. (For my financial news nerds, Silverball's current rating average is 4.6 and there should be an "adjusted EPS"-type number that excludes any negative reviews about the food. I have nothing bad, or good, to say about Silverball's cuisine having never tried it but I assure you there's fine fare within the designated Asbury Park/Ocean Grove/Neptune/Bradley Beach Designated Metropolitan Area.)

So far a pleasant experience for us. Got dining(mostly quick to eat foods) and arcade on the other…read moreside, has one way flow of traffic. More of al fresco dining. Accepts credit/debit card. High chair available. No restroom. See images for reference.

One of the coolest parts of Asbury Park is the historic architecture, and Convention Hall is a a…read moregreat example. It's home to the Paramount Theater along with a mix of shops and restaurants. It's a unique space, great for getting out of the summer sun (or winter wind), but it can also be a bit disorienting as the sound bounces all over the place and many of the shops have different hours. Still, it's a unique building, great for browsing, shopping for knick-knacks, or a decent meal. It's not my go-to area for shopping or food, but if you're by the beach, it's not bad at all!

ASBURY PARK: a perfect stop for shopping, sipping, and staying cozy indoors with your pup…read more Convention Hall is part of the boardwalk, so it follows the same seasonal rules, leashed and friendly dogs are welcome from 9/15-5/15. Inside you will find a mix of unique shops offering clothing, accessories, home decor, gifts, plus spots to grab coffee, desserts, snacks, and drinks. The open space also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Asbury Park Bazaar that highlight local makers and small businesses. One note to know before you go: the main sit-down restaurants no longer allow dogs due to the landlord's rules, but there is still plenty to explore and enjoy with your four-legged friend.