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ANGLER RESTAURANT 312 Talbot Street, Ocean City, 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net Oct. 7: Aaron Howell, 5 p.m. Oct. 8: Chris English, 5 p.m. Oct. 13: Kasey Briggs, 5 p.m. BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE 2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com Oct. 7: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 9: Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6-8 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com Oct. 7: Lime Green Band, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 8: Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 9: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 10-12: Closed Oct. 13: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14: Zion Reggae, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com Oct. 7: Lennon LaRicci & The Leftovers, 7 p.m. Oct. 8: Tear the Roof Off, 8 p.m. OC EATERIES 12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 443-252-3700 / www.oceateriesmaryland.com Oct 7: Reform School, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 8: Dylan Bryan, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 12: Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13: Karaoke w/DJ Kennedy, 6-10 p.m. OC FONTAINEBLEAU 101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com Oct. 7: Whiskey Graves, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 8: Tim Cooney, 7-11 p.m. PICKLE’S PUB 706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 410-289-4891 / picklesoc.com Oct. 7: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 8: Dust N Bones, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 9: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 10: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 11: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 12: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 13: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Oct. 7: High Five Swan Dive Trio, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Oct. 8: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Coming Alive, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Oct. 9: Football Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 13: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Connair, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
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Event organizers issued a statement this week, saying safety has always been the number one priority.
“The event does not tolerate unlawful activities or the disrespect of Ocean City,” the statement read. “During Endless Summer Cruisin’ the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County will be classified as a Special Event Zone where there will be increased fines for speeding, negligent/reckless driving, spinning wheels and alcohol related offenses.
“We encourage everyone that comes to Ocean City for Endless Summer Cruisin’, both participants and spectators, to respect the town and abide by the rules. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to a wonderful and safe Endless Summer Cruisin’ for 2022 as we celebrate 25 years and for many years to come!”
Although registration for the event is sold out, spectator tickets can be purchased for $10 per day on Thursday and Sunday, and $15 per day on Friday and Saturday. Four-day event passes are also available for $35 at the event.
For more information about Endless Summer Cruisin’, visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com.
More than 2,000 vehicles will be on display in the inlet parking lot and at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street during Endless Summer Cruisin’ this weekend.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 7, 2022) Several events are planned in October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – as part of the “Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series” to raise breast cancer awareness while garnering money for the American Cancer Society.
“We’re delighted to be back to our regular, more traditional in-person events,” said Mary Bellis, senior community development manager, Northeast Region, for the American Cancer Society Inc.
The series kicked off in August with the 28th annual Capt. Steve Harman Poor Girls Open, which drew 797 lady anglers fishing on 161 boats. Prize money distributed to the winners totaled $243,265. See PICKLEBALL Page 30
PINK RIBBON CLASSIC SERIES EVENTS:
• Pickleball Round Robin, Friday, Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ocean Pines Pickleball Club. SOLD OUT. For information, contact Chris Shook at 443-614-1504 or email cshook09@yahoo.com. • Mah Jongg Tournament, Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Golden Sands Resort in Ocean City, beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $40. Deadline to register Oct. 9. For more information, contact Mary Bellis at 410-726-1893, mary.bellis@cancer.org.
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer run/walk, Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. on Ocean City Boardwalk. *South First Street new event village/meeting location. For more information, visit https://secure.acsevents.org/site/ STR?pg=entry&fr_id=103094 • Pamper Yourself for Charity Raffle throughout October at A Perfect Face Day Spa in West Ocean City. Three prize packages. Tickets cost $5 each or get six for $25. Call 410213-9883 for more information.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Braised chicken with olives, peppers and capers recipe
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 7, 2022) American cookery is a cornucopia of many cultures, and it is hard to pinpoint a chef that has had the greatest influence.
That being said, there was a French chef who has had a profound impact on American cuisine, cooking shows, and the wine industry. If you guessed Julia Child, you are correct. In 1963, Child created and hosted, “The French Chef,” an American television cooking show. The French Chef was an immediate success. Through tips and detailed demonSee CHILD’S Page 29
Dining Guide
■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ ANGLER RESTAURANT 312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424, www.angleroc.net $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar $6 cruise with $15 lunch or dinner food purchase. Serving lunch, dinner and lite fare. Seafood is our specialty and great landlubber choices. Boat Bar Happy Hour is 3-6 p.m. Open Wednesday thru Saturday at noon. Live entertainment Thursday thru Sunday. Dine in or carry out available. ■ ANTHONY’S CARRYOUT 1608 N Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City (corner of 17th and Coastal) 410-213-4803, anthonyscarryoutoc.com $$ | Sandwich shop, American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Subs, cheesesteaks, and fried chicken. Monday and Tuesday, closed; Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 3p.m. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Visit Captain’s Table for seafood, steaks, lobster specials and happy hour seven days a week, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Breakfast every day, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner, Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. ■ CARUSO PIZZA & SUBS Downtown & Boardwalk across from Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Ocean City 410-289-1990, oceancitymdpizza.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer and orange crushes Pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli’s. Fresh lemonade, orange crushes and beer. Eat in or carry out. Open 7 days a week. Dine in or carry out. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar New American restaurant. Local seafood. Open 7 days a week. Opening 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining for families. Crabcakes, seafood, steaks, specialty dishes and sandwiches. Happy Hour, Monday through Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. Early bird, Monday all night long, Tuesday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. Dine-in, Carry-Out & online ordering, www.coinspuboc.com ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast is 7 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Lunch and dinner is Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Happy hour drink specials and $10 eats, Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND Caroline St, Wicomico St. & South Division St. on the boardwalk, Ocean City www.dumsersdairyland.com Ice cream made daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, floats and much more. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay. Lunch and dinner, happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. Closing Wednesday starting October 1. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fresh seafood, award-winning raw bar, certified angus beef. View of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for banquet information. Hours are Monday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, closed. Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ OCEAN BITES 401 S. Atlantic Ave next to Thrasher FF and 30th Street Coastal Hwy in the Jolly Roger’s parking lot, Ocean City Oceanbites.net Kid’s menu. Two locations. Ice cream, lemonades, pizza, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, tenders, burger, baskets. Open daily. ■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT 15th Street @ Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-861, PapisTacoJoint.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Try the new Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy build your own street taco’s with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsas. Serving foods such as little cravings, Papi’s trio guacamole, Queso Fundido and choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in or order online for your carryout. ■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-2894891, www.picklesoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out. ■ PIZZA MAMBO 710 Philadelphia Ave., between 7th and 8th streets 410-289-1200; 7205 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 410-524-0090, ocpizzamambo.com $$ | Kids’ menu Serving pizzas with homemade crust, sauces and 100 percent cheese. Specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers and salads. Also, calzone, subs and sandwiches. Fast free delivery with 2 locations. Open year ‘round. Order online at ocpizzamambo.com. ■ PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Boardwalk between Caroline and Talbot streets Full bar Serving snacks only. Food is welcome. Bring your own food and buy a beverage of your choice. ■ SHENANIGANS 309 Atlantic Ave., 4th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7181 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Full bar, kid’s menu. Irish-themed restaurant and bar serving American and Irish grub on the oceanfront patio. Munchies, soups, salads, steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, tacos and entrées. Special beers, wine, and cocktails. Dine in or curbside pickup. No deliveries. Open Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. Order online at ocshenanigans.com or @ocshenanigans.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Weekend Brunch, Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring shareable, lighter fares, handhelds, big plate, eggs benedict, and brunch cocktails. Happy hour is everyday, 3-6 p.m. All day dining. ■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-289-6846, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open-air dining. Grilled sandwiches, salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open every day, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast is 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lite fare is 11 a.m. Dinner is 4 p.m. to close. Happy hour is Monday through Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Happy hour includes $1 Archer Coastal Salts and $2 Specialty Oysters. $9-$10 menu and drink specials. (Soups, salads, seafood, wings, loaded potato tots, brussel sprouts). ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Steamed crabs. Dine in or carry out. Casual seasonal seafood stop for all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. Clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters. Call for daily specials. Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets
■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Seafood, crabs selected by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m to 11 a.m. and 510 p.m. Lennys & Breakers Pub: Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy hour at the bar 4-7 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including light fare and steamer specials. ■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, Nori’s premium rolls, nigiri and sashimi, handroll combos. Full bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online. ■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Appetizers, salads, subs, soup of the day. Specialty pizzas, calzones and low-carb alternatives, Italian entrées. A la carte fresh vegetables, homemade desserts. Now serving breakfast 8 a.m. to noon. Call for take-out or delivery by Door Dash and Uber Eats.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Steak and barbecue experts. Menu reflects nation's hottest barbecue destinations. Top-notch bourbon list. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and light fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.10:30 p.m. ■ OC EATERIES 12849 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50), West Ocean City 443-252-3700, oceateriesmaryland.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Market-style food destination with table service. Seven restaurants offering brick oven pizza, wings, street tacos, cheesy mac, loaded potatoes. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Live entertainment, Thursday through Saturday evenings. Indoor and outdoor seating.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Child’s ‘profound impact on American cuisine’ noted
Continued from Page 28 strations, Child was able to introduce French cuisine with a level of unpretentious simplicity.
Julia Child’s lightheartedness and charm instantly caught the admiration of Americans. Her ability to make a mistake on live TV and laugh it off humanized this icon.
She was also infamous for partaking in a glass of wine.
I remember watching her on “Good Morning America” and was mesmerized not only with her skills but the fact that she was having a glass of wine in the morning.
Believe it or not, but Julia Child’s oncamera drinking sparked an interest in fine wine.
As much as Prohibition damaged the American winemaking industry, its impact on the beverage’s perception was more insidious.
A routine accoutrement for food quickly became an extravagant indulgence. The repercussions and connotations from the law lingered well beyond the years of restriction.
Julia Child’s candid love affair with cooking and wine helped revive the popularity of wine with meals.
This new fascination enticed American wineries to produce more upscale wine. Today, American wineries are firmly ensconced among the world’s top producers.
While we are on the subject of wine, let us review a few reminders when cooking with the adult beverage.
First and foremost, stay away from cooking wines. They are loaded with preservatives, sweeteners, and salt, and can even impart a metallic aftertaste.
Whenever one adds an ingredient to a dish, it is going to affect the overall flavor. As a result, cook only with wines that you would drink.
Wines used in cooking must undergo a slow reducing process to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
Do not at any time succumb to the temptation of adding raw, unreduced wine to a sauce that is finished. All of your efforts will be ruined in a few split seconds.
If a recipe calls for a dry white wine without mentioning the type of wine, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay are great choices.
When cooking with red wine, choose a wine that is low in tannins. Tannins are bitter and do not reduce when applied to heat. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are good options.
Fortified wines, unlike red and white wines, may be added to finished sauces or soups. The quantity of wine added varies between one-tenth and oneeighth of the total quantity of sauce or soup to be flavored.
Fall is here and menus should reflect change. Braised chicken with peppers, olives and capers is packed with flavor. Yellow, orange, and red peppers along with poblanos highlights the fall foliage.
This dish is easy to make and can be served with crusty bread.
If that does not meet your fancy, the recipe pairs well with mashed potatoes or a baked potato. The soft texture will absorb the sauce for a tasty starch.
Braised chicken with peppers, olives and capers is a fusion of French, Italian and American cookery.
If one is a fan of Julia Child, pour yourself a glass of wine, enjoy the fruits of your labor, and remember her bubbly personality. Jouir!
Braised Chicken with Peppers, Olives and Capers
Ingredients 6 pounds boneless or boned-in chicken 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups white wine 2 medium yellow onions, sliced 6 large cloves garlic, minced 2 (each) orange, yellow, and red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 2 poblano peppers, seeded and sliced 4 stalks celery, sliced 2 (28-ounce) cans of whole tomatoes, seeds removed 1 tablespoon each dried oregano and thyme 1 tablespoon each dried basil and crushed rosemary 2 bay leaves ½ cup parsley, finely chopped ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoon capers, drained 2 cups green and kalamata olives combined, sliced in half lengthwise 10 whole pepperoncino peppers 1 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced (optional) kosher salt and black pepper to taste 1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil to medium. Heavily salt and pepper chicken, and sauté until a sear is achieved on both sides. Remove chicken and place on a sheet pan. 2. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock and white wine, constantly scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. 3. Add both cans of tomatoes along with the juice of one can. 4. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for approximately 30 minutes without the lid. Thicker pieces of chicken may take a few more minutes to cook. 5. You can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts of cornstarch and water) to thicken the broth (optional). 6. Stir until combined, remove bay leaves, and serve immediately.
Secret Ingredient – Wine. “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.”
