By Danielle Davies
There are plenty of reasons people celebrate holidays of every sort, but let’s face it – one of the highlights of any good celebration is the accompanying feast. During December, it’s tough to go a day without some type of food frenzy, and we’re here for it all. Whatever you’re celebrating, you can find all the ingredients you need for your holiday feast at any of these five places.
- Bob’s Seafood
Whether you’re planning a Feast of the Seven Fishes (a traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve dinner), or want to enjoy a fresh fish entrée on your favorite holiday, Bob’s Seafood Market of Northfield has you covered. Head there for party trays of shrimp and crab claws, pre-made fried fish platters, and loads of fresh fish from halibut and grouper to tuna and clams. Bob’s Seafood Market is located at 1121 Tilton Rd., Northfield. See BobsSeafoodNorthfield.com.
- Ernest & Son Meat Market
Looking for holiday catering or a fresh cut of filet for your holiday dinner? Head to Ernest & Son Meat Market, where in addition to a catering menu that includes everything from trays of baked ziti and lasagna to hot roast beef in gravy and fried chicken, the meat market sells freshly butchered New York Strip Steak, Prime Rib Filets, ground beef and chicken cutlets, all for you to cook to your liking at home. Ernest & Son Meat Market is located at 3305 Brigantine Ave., Brigantine. See ErnestAndSon.com.
- Capella’s Oil & Vinegar
There aren’t just entrees and snacks to be had during holiday dinners – there are also quality ingredients. For the best olive oils — rosemary, blood orange and Eureka lemon among them — as well as balsamic vinaigrettes like peach white, honey ginger, aged black cherry and aged fig, head to Capella’s Oil and Vinegars in Ocean City. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Capella’s is a must-stop for the high- end ingredients you need. Located at 1123 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. CapellaOilAndVinegars.com
- BF Mazzeo
The main course may take center stage during the holidays, but there’s nothing better than pre-dinner snacking on charcuterie boards. Head to BF Mazzeo for a selection of cheeses (think Montchevre Blueberry goat cheese and DiBruno Brothers port wine spread), olives, nuts, crackers and crostini, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, fig spread, balsamic vinegar, and deli meats galore. BF Mazzeo is located at 601 New Road, Northfield. See BFMazzeo.com.
- Passion Vines
Holiday dinners are wonderful either way, but pairing them with the perfect wine or capping them off with a post-dinner holiday cocktail just adds another element to an already special celebration. Head to Passion Vines in Somers Point, where the knowledgeable staff can point you towards the best wines for your particular dinners, or guide you to the makings of a festive cocktail. Passion Vines is located at 265 New Road, Somers Point. See PassionVines.com.
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.
