White wine is still in fashion, even after Labor Day
Drink Up! You have probably heard the fashion rule not to wear white after Labor Day. This goes back to the Gilded Age when wealthy families left their summer shore homes and packed away their lightweight, white, linen clothing for their heavier fall wardrobe....
Atlantic City dining back in the day: Part II
Newspaper and magazine articles about Atlantic City’s restaurants of yore always seem to elicit a healthy response from readers. The recent piece within these pages about fondly-remembered, long-gone eateries was no exception. Two responses to that piece stand out. A...
Atlantic City opens gourmet concession stand at City Hall for visitors and employees
There’s a new reason to stop by City Hall in Atlantic City, and it’s to grab a cup of coffee and bite to eat. Mayor Marty Small, Sr. celebrated the grand opening of the Great Day Café in the building’s lobby with a ribbon cutting. Managed by the local small business...
Charlie’s Bar: A Somers Point hot spot for generations
For generations of South Jersey locals, Charlie’s Bar has been more than just a place to grab a drink; it’s a neighborhood institution. Charlie’s has been part of the Somers Point landscape since opening the classic corner bar in 1944. More than 80 years later, the...
Ten coffee stops to add to your South Jersey Shore morning routine
For many people, coffee is more than a morning caffeine fix. It can be the start of a beach day, a meeting spot with friends, a quick stop before work or a reason to slow down and enjoy a quiet morning. Around the South Jersey Shore, local coffee shops and cafes have...
