Frank Talk Art Bistro & Books (Black History Month)

Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books is a cafe lounge and bookstore located at 163 Shrewsbury Ave. in Red Bank, N.J.

Gilda Rodgers, who is the book store owner, shares with Unheard Voices some of the art work and books in her store. Take a look at Part 1 of our trip into Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books.

Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books

The cafe opened in 2008 to provide a place in the Westside neighborhood of Red Bank for those interested in art, history, literature and current events to enjoy a cup of coffee, read the local newspaper or access the Internet through our free wireless access network.

The bookstore sells books written by both popular and undiscovered authors, newspapers and magazines, and accessories from local artists who create jewelry, paintings and other artistic products.

The cafe provides a choice of coffee, tea and other beverages, along with pastries.

As a community staple on Red Bank’s busiest corridor, the cafe also hosts community events, such as book signings, play readings and community courses in a variety of disciplines.