WCEC Storming Back Stories: Langosta Lounge Remains Committed to Serving Asbury Park, and Has a Positive Outlook, Following Sandy

Marilyn Schlossbach runs a mini-empire of restaurants on the Jersey Shore and is well known for her one-of-a-kind style and eclectic menu.  She and her husband, who live in Asbury Park and Normandy Beach, co-own six restaurants and employ nearly 200 employees in various towns at the Shore.

Schlossbach, who also owns a surf and skate shop in addition to her handful of restaurants, is a “Jersey Girl” and is passionate about this area.  She and her husband have lived here since the late 1990s and they have dedicated their lives to creating a unique experience in Asbury and other areas where their restaurants are located.  

Her low-key surfer style spills into her personal beliefs.  She is a Buddhist, she said, and a subscriber to the idea that giving is its own reward. “I love the feeling of making people happy through food,” she said. “It’s very comforting.”   

 Langosta Lounge, which opened in 2008 and serves what Ms. Schlossbach calls “vacation food — a mix of Mexican, Caribbean and Asian,” is located on the Asbury Park boardwalk and was battered by Hurricane Sandy.   “The restaurant was flooded and the entire restaurant had to be restored.  It has been an experience,” she says. 

In addition to this popular bar/restaurant being soaked with several feet of water, thousands of dollars in lost inventory also occurred.   “We experienced many hurdles from the storm, but we are passionate about Asbury Park and committed to being in business here.” Schlossbach, who has been recognized for her smart business acumen and ability to begin new ventures, has nothing but a positive outlook.   “Asbury Park is open for business and all of us are doing our best to get people back to the Jersey Shore.  Hurricane Sandy was a setback, but will not defeat us.” 

Schlossbach has always believed in Asbury Park – even in the earlier days.   “Asbury Park is a cool place and we are very much a part of this community and making it better and better.  It is sort of like Jersey Shore meets South Beach.”   She says that the town has done an extraordinary job of putting Asbury Park on the map and tourists are drawn to this area for its revived music halls of all shapes and sizes, cool bars, unique retail stores, and the renovated Convention Hall and Paramount Theater with its “Greetings from Asbury Park” sign out front.

“People are passionate about the Jersey Shore and everyone has their own special memory.  I have seen so much support and love since the storm struck the Jersey Shore and people are visiting Asbury Park and spending money and helping the businesses.  Many are doing their part to stimulate the economy.” 

Langosta Lounge

1000 Ocean Avenue at 2nd Avenue

Asbury Park, NJ

732-455-3275

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