What's Cookin'? Butler's and a Buddy

A standard comfort stop for R-FHers. Do you have your own comfort memory involving Butler's? Tell us about it in the comments section below.

As summer hits, school is out and hitting the beach is the staple seasonal goal in the Rumson-Fair Haven area. Whether in school or setting out toward Sea Bright to beach it, most Rumson and Fair Havenites will tell you that a stop at Butler’s Deli is frequently all part of the plan. Call it a local comfort stop. Something’s always cooking at Butler’s. It’s known as a place to stop and chat and pick up some breakfast or lunch essentials. You can get your coffee, gossip and eats all in one and continue on with your day knowing you’ve been filled in and up. The small sandwich shop has been a stop-off and gathering spot for townies and students forever. Subs are a very popular classic at Butler’s and there's one there aptly named to satiate …

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Hurricane Irene

Local Businesses Deal with Power Outages Days After Hurricane Irene

Businesses with power fed hundreds of residents without it. Businesses with outages lost food and revenue.

After Irene swept across the East Coast thousands were left without electricity. Some business owners in Rumson and Fair Haven are thankful for their power; others not so fortunate are starting to feel the pressure. “We are glad to have had power through the whole storm,” said Steve Bidgood, owner of Salt Creek Grill in Rumson. “We got to feed a lot of people who didn’t have power on Sunday and Monday night.” Salt Creek Grill was one of the few businesses in Rumson that maintained power through Irene’s rage. Bidgood opened the doors to his restaurant Sunday night and served about 400 dinners to locals who had no power. “Most of my staff was able to make it in,” Bidgood said. “I had to pick up a few staff members in Red Bank since the …

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