Colorful accents welcome walk-ins to Loteria.
Later, we ended up at the third (and most recently opened) jewel in The Complex’s crown: Loteria, which offers a tongue-tingling selection of Mexican fare and a truly sensa- tional variety of margaritas. “Loteria’s tacos are always a hit,” Ardine says. In addition to suggesting the chicken burritos and steak que- sadillas, Ardine recommends: “Don’t forget our corn esquites—a popular take on traditional Oaxaca street food.” The restaurant’s decor pays colorful tribute to both its cuisine’s mex- ican heritage and its seaside location—with succulents and nods to Dios De Los Muertos alongside the stylized mermaid that greets pa- trons from its sign and the pages of its menus. Though the three businesses have now been operating in concert for over four years, Ardine continues to get a kick out of seeing guests encounter each spot’s unique vibe as they move from one to the next. “It is still quite amusing to watch new customers as they wander about the space, confused and impressed.” And though The Complex provides a friendly welcome to those visiting, Ardine is quick to point out that it has “always been home to the city’s locals, catering to a unique crowd of punks, musicians, service industry workers, and artists.” And they’ve kept people coming back with a combination of depend- ably delicious dining and out-of-the-ordinary monthly events. “We have tried to capture a spirit of different but inclusive. We’ve got something for everyone, without getting too corporate or too generic.” For more information about how you can visit The Complex—including menus for Capitoline, Bond Street Bar and Loteria, visit them online at TheComplexAP.com.
“A UNIQUE CROWD OF PUNKS, MUSICIANS, SERVICE INDUSTRY WORKERS, AND ARTISTS.”
Capitoline 639 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ Bond Street Bar 208 Bond Street, Asbury Park, NJ Loteria 632 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
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