By Danielle Davies
As Labor Day Weekend, this unofficial last weekend of summer is already a pretty big deal. Add to that the fact that the day of all food days — International Bacon Day — is on Saturday, and the weekend is positively epic. Here are five ways to satisfy those bacon cravings.
1. Drink it.
Sure, you could start your day off with a standard order of bacon and eggs and you’d satisfy your early morning cravings for salty deliciousness, but why not take your experience up a notch with a bacon salt rim on a classic cocktail? Head to Margaritaville at Resorts for breakfast and indulge in an eye-opening concoction like the standard Bloody Mary, made with Tito’s Vodka and their special Bloody Mary Mix and topped with a bacon salt rim and a celery stick. Not special enough? Try the Mango Habanero Bloody Mary, made with Ole Smoky Mango Habanero Whiskey and Bloody Mary Mix topped with another bacon salt rim as well as serrano pepper, mango pieces and a celery stalk. Resorts is located at 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Visit MargaritavilleAtlanticCity.com.
2. Go for a classic.
If you’re looking for a classic done right, head to The Roost at Harbor Pines and get your hands on their classic BLT. Made with the usuals — crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo — The Roost BLT is served on toasted Rye, upping the flavor factor to a solid ten. Pair it with an icy cold one or step things up with a specialty cocktail like The Roost, made with Wild Turkey 101, orange bitters, and a splash of simple syrup. Harbor Pines is located at 500 St. Andrews Dr., Egg Harbor Township. See their website for more information: HarborPines.com
3. Enjoy a twist.
We’re big fans of the classic club sandwich — it’s like a BLT with benefits. So when we saw the Grilled Chicken Club Wrap at St. George Pub in Brigantine — a clever little twist on a classic — we were hooked. With grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon (of course), guacamole and mayo, the wrap (gluten-free and wheat wraps available) comes with a side of fries. We recommend pairing this concoction with a frothy brew — and a toast to International Bacon Day. St. George Pub is located at 4282 Harbor Beach Blvd., Brigantine. See ThePubAtStGeorge.com
4. Sip on Soup.
At the Grilled Cheese and Crab Cake Company in Somers Point, you can easily go bonkers for bacon, with bacon on your grilled cheese, in your mac and cheese, or on your burger. But there’s no reason to stop there — start your meal off with a bowl (or cup) of their homemade famous cream of crab soup with added bacon and your mouth will thank you. Grilled Cheese and Crab Cake Company is located at 55 W. Laurel Dr., Somers Point. Visit GrilledCheeseAndCrabcakeCo.com.
5. Indulge in a Side.
Everyone knows a baked potato isn’t really a baked potato until you add the cheese and bacon. But if you want to skip the baked potato entirely, and instead go for crispy French fries, then head to Molly’s Kitchen in Northfield and dive into a basket of their loaded fries. Topped with ooey, gooey cheddar cheese sauce and bacon, these are the fries you’ve always dreamed of. Molly’s Kitchen is located at 705 Tilton Road, Northfield. See MollysKitchen.Restaurant.
Danielle’s been a writer and storyteller for the past fifteen years—her work has appeared everywhere from Philadelphia Style Magazine and The Press of Atlantic City to Cape May Magazine and The WC Press in West Chester. Nationally, her short stories have been published in Typehouse Magazine and Scary Mommy. She lives in South Jersey with her husband and two children.
