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Raise a glass to summer happy hours

by Delaney Crawford | Jul 23, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Summer in Atlantic County is all about sunshine, beach days and nights at your favorite local bars. One thing the bars and restaurants around here do right is happy hour. Whether you want to end a workday with fresh seafood, catch up with friends over cocktails or sit...

Vote for the Best Brewery of 2026 in Atlantic and Cape May counties

by Michael | Jul 23, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Beer enthusiasts have the opportunity to help crown the Best Brewery of 2026 in Atlantic and Cape May counties through a public voting contest hosted by the Down the Shore Facebook page. In addition to the winning brewery, five finalists will be recognized. Voters who...

Discovering the flavors of Upper Township

by Marcella Curcio | Jul 23, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Upper Township

Grub Club When people think of South Jersey dining, shore towns often come to mind. But venture just a few miles inland, and you’ll discover that Upper Township has a dining scene full of local favorites, family traditions, and hidden gems. Whether you’re...

Wine: It’s Greek to me!

by David Setley | Jul 23, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Editorial, Food & Beverage

Drink Up! Did you know that Greece preceded most of Europe — including Italy, France, Germany, and Spain — in becoming a producer of wine? Yet Greek wine is rarely mentioned by wine enthusiasts. Even in my sommelier education, Greek wines were mainly discussed for the...

Ocean’s first Water Ice Festival crowns Philly favorites

by shorelocalnews | Jul 21, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Philly took home the top prizes at Ocean Casino Resort’s first-ever Water Ice Festival on Saturday afternoon, July 18. Hosted by social media influencer Aunt Mary Pat, guests sampled creations from some of the region’s top water ice vendors, enjoyed unlimited...

Fishing tournament donates thousands of pounds of fish to Boys & Girls Club

by shorelocalnews | Jul 20, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage

As part of its community partnerships, anglers from the Jimmy Johnson Atlantic City ‘Quest for the Ring’ Championship Fishing Week (JJFISHWEEKAC) donated thousands of pounds of filleted fish to the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...