Food scene heating up in the Red Bank area

Johnny Ringo’s brings bold bites to Dayton Boulevard, while Clever Alehouse adds daily lunch service.

A towering pulled pork sandwich with slaw on a rustic tray beside creamy pasta sprinkled with pepper. A glass of beer is in the background. Cozy atmosphere.

You won’t be hungry after eating this sandwich at Johnny Ringo’s.

Photo by Meghan O’Connor

Those living in the Red Bank area have some new and expanded food options to check out.

For starters, a new dive bar + grill called Johnny Ringo’s just opened at 5308 Dayton Blvd. It offers lots of delicious-sounding appetizers, including one called Tennessee Twinkies. I know you’re curious — they’re jalapeños stuffed with pulled pork and cheese, wrapped in bacon, and smoked. Johnny Ringo’s also has several sandwich, salad, and pizza options. It’s open seven days a week, starting at 11 a.m.

Further down Dayton Boulevard, Clever Alehouse is expanding its hours. Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, it will start serving lunch seven days a week, also starting at 11 a.m. You can expect comfort food like burgers, cheesesteaks, and chicken tenders. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, the restaurant also offers hand-dipped ice cream cones. And if none of that convinced you — how about an arcade in the basement? Games are free to play from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.

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