From Waterdog to Betty’s: A South Jersey duo brings new life to Amherst Ave
One thing special about South Jersey is the locals’ loyalty to their favorite food and drink joints. One such place that locals and visitors alike flocked to time and time again was Waterdog Smoke House, located on Ventnor Ave in Ventnor City. With its recent closure,...
Atlantic City Headliners
Friday, August 1 Toto + Men at Work + Christopher Cross 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Ashanti 9 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Eddie Griffin 9 p.m. The Concert Venue at Harrah’s The New York Bee Gees 8:30 p.m. Superstar Theater at Resorts Saturday, August 2...
When Jack Roy became Rodney Dangerfield and found some respect in AC
It took comedian Rodney Dangerfield about 40 years to get some respect. As Jack Roy, the first professional name taken by the man born Jacob Cohen, he worked every third-rate nightclub imaginable, and for years sold aluminum siding to finance his dream of making it...
Legacy Concerts celebrate local history of legendary rockers
The Legacy Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point are a standout celebration of rock ‘n’ roll history at the Jersey Shore. Bill Haley & His Comets were playing at Tony Mart’s in the late 1950s when DJ Alan Freed had them perform in what are often...
Summer French wines from Sancerre and Muscadet
Drink Up! Last week, I discussed wines from the Touraine-Amboise, Chinon and Vouvray appellations of the mid-Loire Valley wine region, also known as the “Garden of France.” This week, I’d like to introduce you to the Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume and Muscadet wine regions of...
