I had the chance to stop by Anderson Market during their soft opening today, and I can already tell this is going to be one of the town’s favorite spots. Located at 200 Monmouth Street, the Market officially opens its doors on September 8th, but the buzz is already building.
A Historic Space, Reimagined
The Anderson Market calls the historic Anderson Building home—a property with deep roots in Red Bank’s story. Built in 1909 for Franklin Pierce Stryker’s livery and warehouse business, the building initially served the horse-and-carriage trade. As the automobile age dawned, Stryker transitioned his business, selling off his horses and carriages in 1918 to embrace the shift to autos.
Over time, new tenants brought new life, and one in particular—Anderson Moving & Storage—gave the property its familiar name. Eventually, the building sat vacant for nearly 25 to 30 years, until Metrovation purchased it in 2006. A significant redevelopment followed, adding a fourth story and restoring the structure into a modern, mixed-use property while preserving its character.
Now, after more than a century of change, the building has found its newest chapter as a hub for food, culture, and connection.
Founder Chris Viola puts it best: “We’re more than a food hall. We’re building a culturally driven space where local flavors and meaningful connections thrive.”
The People Behind the Place: Culture Collective
Behind the modern, hospitality-forward transformation of this space is Culture Collective, a hospitality group rooted in Asbury Park, NJ. Since 2015, they’ve been leading with genuine hospitality, crafting remarkable experiences, and creating community impact. They’re the team behind some of the Shore’s most beloved spots—including Reyla, Laylow, and Barrio Costero —and now they’ve brought that same energy to Red Bank with Anderson Market.
A Taste of What’s Inside
The vendor lineup is already impressive and offers something for everyone:
- Namkeen – Pakistani street food favorites
- Booskerdoo Coffee & Bakery – for your morning coffee and pastry fix
- Local 130 – ultra-fresh seafood
- Nick & Sons – artisanal breads, pastries and cookies
- Molly Boards – artisanal cheeses, charcuterie-inspired grilled cheese sandwiches, specialty provisions, and grazing boards
- The Butcher & The Bull – premium meats and cuts, sandwiches and more.
- Fleur De Mer – fresh flowers for a touch of beauty to take home
- Salads (Culture Collective concept) – fresh, seasonal greens
- Noodles (Culture Collective concept) – comforting bowls with global flair
As a Jersey Shore local, I was especially excited to see two Point Pleasant Beach brands—Molly Boards and The Butcher & The Bull—now with their own stalls at Anderson Market. Also, Local 130 from Asbury Park and Nick & Sons from Spring Lake. It’s a great example of how the Market is bringing beloved local names into a new spotlight.
Walking through, you can feel the energy. Each stall has its own personality, but together they create a buzzing, connected atmosphere.
More Than a Market
Anderson Market isn’t just about food—it’s about creating experiences. With a lounge area and flexible event space, it’s poised to become a cultural anchor for Red Bank, where people can gather for tastings, pop-ups, and community happenings.
Why I’ll Be Back
During my visit, I grabbed coffee at Booskerdoo, sampled an amazing Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie from Nick & Sons, indulged in a gourmet grilled cheese at Molly Boards (who used Nick & Sons’ amazing bread), and couldn’t stop eating the addictive fried chicken from Namkeen. Everything felt thoughtful, from the design of the space to the stories behind each vendor. It’s rare to find a place that feels polished yet inviting right from the start—but Anderson Market has nailed it.
The market will be open 7 days a week starting on September 8th. I highly recommend making plans to check it out. Whether you go for the food, the community vibe, or to explore something new in Red Bank, this is one spot that’s going to be on repeat.
And let’s be honest—between crispy, spicy fried chicken, melty grilled cheese, fresh bread and pastries, gourmet meats and seafood, hard-to-find culinary products, and local coffee, who wouldn’t want to linger just a little longer? Anderson Market isn’t just opening its doors, it’s opening a new chapter for Red Bank’s food scene—and I can’t wait to go back for another bite.
