
City of Long Branch Breaks Ground on Innovative Health, Wellness, and Technology Center & Park
September 26, 2025
Disappointing last minute loss for Shore
September 29, 2025“I just ate a pupusa for lunch and it was amazing,” said one patron after watching the contest. She admitted she wasn’t familiar with the uptown shops and didn’t know what a pupusa was. (Usually a griddled cornmeal cake with a meat filling) “Then I had a slice of chocolate cake with flan on top from Anita’s Cafe for dessert. It was amazingly moist and delicious!” She said she was having a great day. “I will be back again. There’s so much more to try and everyone is so friendly!”
Another big event for the afternoon was a fashion show put on by Toda Chic with outfits for kids and adults. They walked the runway set up in the street with the attitude of a model knowing how beautiful they looked.
Congressman Frank Pallone, Councilman Mario Vieira and his wife Linda were having a good time as was Councilman Glen Rassas. Mayor John Pallone was also enjoying the day with his wife Svetlana. “What a great event,” said Mayor Pallone. “You couldn’t ask for better weather It’s like a summer day and so many people came out with their families for the activities. This event gets bigger every year!”
Check out many photos below

- Special Event coordinator Dana Kawut and Holly Lapidus.
- Anita’s Cafe also boasts a delicious bakery with bread and pastries.
- Long Branch Chamber President Nancy Zuckerman and Vice President Carlos Reynolds
- Mayor John Pallone, Long Branch Chamber Director Lewis Payne and Chamber President President Nancy Zuckerman at Broadwayfest in LB
- Congressman Frank Pallone
- Pupusa eating winner Long Branch Police special J.Barragan.




It was a boon for local businesses that kept their doors open welcoming patrons inside. Many displayed their wares on the sidewalk, including multi-cultural cuisine, bakery goods, clothing, art, free massages and much more!
































































