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Shops, events, restaurants and OC’s landscape itself among changes you’ll see he visual landscape in downtown Ocean City has some noticeable changes. The most obvious change is the new “beach ball” water tower at First Street, constructed in 2016 and functional as of February 2017. Less obvious is what is no longer visible. The water towers at Worcester Street (built in 1955) and 15th Street (built in 1959) were dismantled in February 2017. The colorful new
tower not only replaces the two aging towers, but also serves as a visual response to the question “Are we there yet?” Another change to downtown that is relatively invisible is the conversion from propane gas to natural gas. Sandpiper Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities, has been moving progressively closer and closer to Ocean City over the past few years. Lines were extended beneath the bay floor and although there are only currently approximately 200 residences/businesses fully converted at this time, the expectation is to con-
vert 3,500 accounts over the next few years. A welcome addition to the Boardwalk landscape for families is a new playground located at North Division Street. The new Boardwalk playground was officially opened for fun on May 1. There are multiple fencedin play structures nestled between the Boardwalk and beach. An exciting new free event to downtown Ocean City this summer is “100 Nights of Lights.” Every evening from May 27 to Sept. 2, high-powered search lights installed in the area of North Division Street on the beach light up the sky in a synchronized
light show. The shows run nightly every 20 minutes from 9-11 p.m. There are some exciting businesses that are new to the downtown that will add to the already diverse offerings in the area. South Pole Ice Cream Roll — 10 N. Division St (Corner of North Division & Baltimore Avenue. An “Organic gastronomic experience.” This is NOT your average ice cream shop. Watch as liquid cream is poured onto a minus 12-degree plate and turns into ice cream before your eyes! These Asian style ice cream rolls are handmade to order with only Continued on Page 8
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4 Seasons Pizza OC .........................................................................14 M.R. Ducks Bar & Grille....................................................................9
9th Street Tap House.......................................................................14 Mr. T’s...................................................................................................4 Atlantic Gold Jewelry........................................................................2 OC Bayside Boat Rentals.................................................................16
BackShore Brewing Company.......................................................13 OC Ministries Son Spot .................................................................22 Brass Balls Saloon.............................................................................16 Ocean City Boardwalk Segway.....................................................22
Buddys Crabs & Ribs..........................................................................6 The Ocean Princess............................................................................19
Candy Kitchen....................................................................................14 OC Screams Haunted House...........................................................23 Caruso’s Pizza....................................................................................16 Park Place Jewelers...........................................................................7
Chef Riddle Restaurant & Lounge................................................21 Pickles Pub...........................................................................................15 Chesapeake Ghost Tours..............................................................12 Puff Cigar...........................................................................................18
Crab Stop............................................................................................12 Purple Moose Saloon........................................................................12
Doggie Style Canine Cafe...............................................................4 Quiet Storm Surf Shop........................................................................3
The Dough Roller.................................................................................5 Sharkys Paninis & Ice Cream...........................................................15 Frog Bar & Grill...................................................................................7 Sopranos Pizza..................................................................................12
Grottos Pizza.....................................................................................10 South Pole Ice Cream........................................................................18
Inspired Thrift Shop............................................................................17 Sunglass City.................................................................................... 24
Jewel of the Ocean.............................................................................9 The Kitchen Restaurant................................................................... 22
Life Saving Station Museum............................................................17 TaiJi Sushi..........................................................................................17 Malibus Surf Shop..............................................................................11 Treasure Island Country Store........................................................4
Marina Deck Restaurant...................................................................13 Trimpers Amusements.........................................................................8
Monkey Doodles Children’s Boutique.............................................4 Wokenfuss........................................................................................ 21
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Several businesses open in downtown area Continued from page 1 fresh ingredients. Choose your flavor, choose your toppings! South Pole Ice Cream Rolls are not only delicious, they’re a work of art. For more information, go to www.southpoleicecreamroll.com or find them on Facebook or Instagram. OC Taco Truck — 401 S. Baltimore Ave. (Corner of Baltimore Avenue & Somerset Street) El Camion de Tacos. Although not officially a truck, you can order from the walkup window on the beautiful pedestrian Somerset Plaza or come inside and cool off while enjoying your made-to-order tacos. Some customer favorites are the Blackened Tuna Taco and the Doritos Walking Taco, in addition to the more traditional options. Stop by for a quick delicious bite! Follow OC Taco Truck on Instagram and check out some photos sure to make your mouth water. Big Scoops — 401 S. Baltimore Ave. (Corner of Baltimore Avenue & Somerset Street) Sharing an indoor space with the OC Taco Truck is Big Scoops. This is a relatively new business, in its second season, but there are some additions of note to the menu, especially the wildly popular Acai Bowls. If you haven’t had one yet you need to try these trendy bowls that taste like a decadent dessert, but are full of healthy fruit and toppings. The
The new “beach ball” water tower at First Street was constructed in 2016 and functional as of February 2017.
fresh fusion smoothies are another popular addition. Now serving 45 flavors of Hershey Ice Cream, there is something for everyone! For more information, call 443366-5225 or find them on Facebook at OCMD Big Scoops. Escapomania — At 6 2nd Street (between Baltimore Avenue & Boardwalk). Ready. Solve. Escape. For
those of you unfamiliar with this popular trend, according to its website, “Escape room is a real-life escape game. You have to escape the mystery room by solving a series of multi-task puzzles, finding hidden clues and eventually get out in time. You have 60 minutes to escape. The clock is ticking, so be quick! Or … you could
be trapped inside forever!” For more information, call 443856-9241 or visit www.escapomania.com Captive Escape Room — 101 S. Baltimore Avenue (corner of Caroline Street & South Baltimore Avenue, one block from Boardwalk). According to its website, “Captive Contined on page 11
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August 4 - Johnny Bling 5pm August 5 - The Licks 5pm
August 6 - Full Circle 4pm August 9 - Batman 5pm
August 10 - Eleven Eleven 5pm August 11 - Over Time 5pm August 12 - Tim Metz 5pm
August 13 - Tranzfusion 4pm August 16 - Batman 5pm
August 17 - Steve Ports Duo 5pm August 19 - The Klassix 5pm August 20 - Over Time 4pm August 23 - Batman 5pm
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Playground for children new to OC Boardwalk Continued from page 8 is North America’s most intense and unique live escape room experience. You and your team will have to navigate through a labyrinth of logical, physical, and investigative puzzles in order to find your way out. Captive is designed to provide a challenging and incredibly fun outlet for teams of all levels, but be warned, our rooms are quite realistic and are not for the faint of heart.” For more information, call 410289-1294 or visit www.captiverooms.com Bad Ass Bikes — 9 Somerset Street (just off the Boardwalk on the pedestrian Somerset Plaza) “We have The Baddest Bikes at the Beach! We carry some of the most sought after, highly collectable, eyecatching and awesome riding bikes. So come start your morning off with the coolest bikes at the beach and also check out some of our cool parts and accessories, including our own line of LED lighting for your Bad Ass Bike along with our custom shirts and hats.” For more information, call 410289-1108 or visit www.badassbikesinc.com Puff Cigar Lounge and Humidor — 210 Talbot Street “Welcome to Ocean City’s premier lounge and walk-in humidor … Puff Cigar is a trendsetting cigar lounge
and humidor, offering our first rate products and exceptional customer service to shoppers in our brand new shop. “We’re a business made up of innovators and forward-thinkers, with the drive and wherewithal to constantly improve every shopper’s experience.” For more information, call 410-390-7077 or visit www.puffsessions.com. Jasmine Nail Salon — 107 Somerset Street The only nail salon in downtown Ocean City. Its website states “Our cool and friendly atmosphere is designed to make you feel relaxed and refreshed. Jasmine Nails offers a wide selection of nail care and beauty services including full or partial manicures, pedicures, nail art, waxing, eyelash extensions and much more.” No appointment necessary, but reservations are welcomed. For more information, call 410289-2700 or visit www.jasminenailsoc.com Chef’s Riddle — 203 Baltimore Avenue Chef’s Riddle, a new restaurant in the downtown area, is sure to become a favorite spot for breakfast and lunch. Chef-owned and operated, with a focus on fresh, quality ingredients. Open daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with breakfast until 11:30 a.m. Eat in-
The new Boardwalk playground at North Division Street and the beach officially opened for fun on May 1.
doors, or enjoy your meal on the outside deck. For more information, call 443373-2012 or visit www.chefsriddle.com Ocean 13 — 13th Street & Boardwalk Fast becoming a local favorite,
check out Ocean 13, on the boards at 13th Street. “Ocean 13 offers the best bites at the beach, ice cream, and a full bar! From specialty breakfasts to the best in adult libations, we’re your one stop shop!” For more information call, 410-2896213 or visit www.ocean13ocmd.com.
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he Backshore Brewing Co. crew is finding that more and more customers are returning each year to have their favorite beers, or to see what they’ll attempt next. Head Brewer Mathew Shockley and Manager/Assistant Brewer Nathan Todd brew on a daily basis and are constantly experimenting with new flavors and styles. Backshore has six beers on tap that are always changing. Whatever your taste in beer, you will find one to fall in love with. Styles range from complex, to rare, to mild summer ales used as ‘gateway’ flavors to lure the masses into the craft beer world. There’s also a nitro line that hosts beers infused with coffee or seasonally aged in bourbon barrels. Samples of all six craft beers are served in skateboard flights that come in various colors. Backshore has also started doing monthly small batch bottle releases. The first was a 12.3 percent Triple IPA called “Danger Zone” that was released during this year’s Air Show. The labels were hand drawn by Shockley and all bottles were filled, capped and labeled right in the tiny brewery, located on the Ocean City Boardwalk at 10th Street. They plan to release a different style of their choosing once every month, featuring more of Shockley’s art. The iconic painted VW bus has
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turned the brewery into the perfect vacation photo opportunity. Tourists line up every day in the summer to sit inside the bus for photos, while sipping the awardwinning beers that have made Backshore a craft beer destination. The brewery also serves up more than just delicious beer; a full menu is available, as well. Favorites include specialty personal pizzas, and braided pretzels served with “Downtown Sugar Brown”-infused beer cheese or topped with delicious crab dip. In addition to the ever-changing six taps of craft beer, Backshore Brewing Co. continues to create new flavors of its Hoop Tea, a wildly popular alcoholic tea drink. Aside from the Sweet Lemon Tea and White Mango, two new flavors have been released this year in pouches. A Watermelon Mint Green Tea and Peach Tea Lemonade can be found wherever Hoop Tea is sold. The tea is 4 percent alcohol and almost entirely organic. It is now being distributed in more than five states.
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Enjoy concerts at Sunset Park, located along South Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and the bay, in downtown Ocean City.
Free music, plays and other events at OC’s Sunset Park Sunset Park, located along South Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and the bay in downtown Ocean City, offers something different for the visitors and residents of Ocean City. Sunset Park has evolved into a great venue for special events of all sizes and varieties. Free music, Shakespeare plays and other events are on the 2017 schedule. The park sits at the original location of the railroad bridge entering Ocean City from Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City. This railroad bridge was destroyed by the 1933 storm that hit Ocean City. However, the new park is designed with railroad-style features, including the design of the restroom building, trellis and the bricks located on the perimeter of the park are from the original train station once located along South Philadelphia Avenue. This linear park contains a lighted entertainment stage, restrooms, environmental plaques, nice landscaping, and a short pier that provides fantastic views of the Bay. Sunset
Park is highlighted by a 60-foot-tall tower that is lit at night and can be seen from the Route 50 bridge as well as other downtown locations. For the past 10 years, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and Town of Ocean City have joined with various local nonprofit organizations to bring free music concerts to Sunset Park, Ocean City’s newest public park. These concerts are performed on Thursday evenings in through August starting at 7 p.m. Local nonprofit organizations sponsor individual events and performances throughout the year. Sunset Park is a beautiful setting and can even be rented out for private uses such as weddings and other private events. If interested in renting this space, contact the Town of Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125. Make sure that you check out some of the special events at Sunset Park this summer. You can access information on music events at www.ocdc.org or www.ocean.com. Or call the OCDC at 410-289-7739.
‘The Blue Aces’ band to perform
“The Blue Aces,” a division of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, will perform in downtown Ocean City at Sunset Park on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. “The Blue Aces are six dynamic airman musicians who perform a diverse mix of today’s hits, throwback classics and a little bit of everything in between.” The musicians are active duty U.S. Air Force members. Their genre is described as “Authentic Americana music, delivered with soul and infused with the blues.” Sunset Park is located on South Philadelphia Avenue at South Division Street on the bay.
“The Blue Aces,” a division of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, will perform at Sunset Park on Saturday, Aug. 26.
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Downtown Ocean City offers something for entire family No visit to Ocean City is complete without spending time on our fabulous Boardwalk and downtown area. Looking for a delicious meal? Breakfast, lunch, dinner or a just a treat — downtown Ocean City has a restaurant to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, fine dining or budget-friendly fare, downtown has it all. Enjoy some Boardwalk eats while watching the waves roll in. Explore a block or two off the boards or go bayside and you’ll find some local favorites. Looking for fun? Downtown OC has you covered! Amusement parks, museums, arcades, bike or Segway rentals are sure to provide hours of fun! Water sports abound in downtown — fishing, watercraft rentals, parasailing, sightseeing, or just sitting by the dock of the bay. If you’re looking for public parks, downtown Ocean City offers Sunset Park, Somerset Plaza and the inlet area, which host many special events throughout the year. The downtown recreation complex on Third Street includes a ball field, tennis and basketball courts, as well as the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, the oldest public operating skate park in the country. Variety is the name of the game when it comes to shopping in down-
town Ocean City! Looking for the perfect souvenir from your OC vacation? Need new surfing gear? Looking to bring your friends and co-workers a sweet treat from your vacation? From high-end jewelry to graphic-tees, knick-knacks to fine arts, you can find it all here in downtown Ocean City. Spend some time exploring the Boardwalk shops as well as those off the beaten path. With so much to see and do in downtown Ocean City, why not just stay where you play? Downtown offers a number of hotels and motels that range in style and rate to accommodate a full variety of needs. You can find establishments that offer daily rates to weekly rates, some even offer seasonal rates. Take a vacation from your car, park it and forget about it! On your next trip downtown, take note of the public art projects as well as the many buildings of historical significance. Plan to attend one of the many special events that are hosted throughout the summer season, and shoulder seasons, as well. For more information, visit www.ocdc.org or call 410-289-7739. Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City.
The OC Cruzers will again display cars on Somerset Plaza, a semi-pedestrian street, in downtown Ocean City.
OC Cruzers car display events
For its 15th year, there will continue a series of free special events on select Sundays at Somerset Plaza on Somerset Street, located between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue. Somerset Plaza is a semi-pedestrian street that is closed to all vehicular traffic during these special events. Music events start at 3 p.m. The OC Cruzers will display their
custom cars during these events: Aug. 13 – Blake HaleyAcoustic/Country/Rock Sept. 10 – One Night Stand – Classic Rock Sept. 24- (with DJ music) For additional information about these events, contact the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) at 410-289-7739.
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These international flags on Somerset Plaza represent many of the countries that the foreign workers of Ocean City come from. The international flags and flagpoles are donated each year by The Kite Loft.
Annual Crab Soup Cook 0ff scheduled for Sept. 9 in OC
Come help choose the Best Crab Soup of 2017 on Saturday, Sept. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Somerset Plaza, located between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk. The event, fun for the whole family, features crab soup tastings from many of the area’s best chefs. They represent some of Worcester County’s most popular restaurants. Price is only $15 to taste all soups and vote for your favorite. Past events featured chefs from Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs, Centerplate/Ocean City convention center, Eagle’s Landing, Lazy River Saloon, M.R. Ducks, Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Phillips Seafood, Pickles Pub, Seacrets, Shrimp Boat, OC Fish Com-
pany, OC Brewing Company, Fager’s Island, Mother’s Cantina, Marina Deck, Casino at Ocean Downs and Waterman’s. First-, second- and third-place plaques will be awarded to the chefs with best red and best white soups. Last year’s winners: Red: Centerplate, Shrimp Boat and Seacrets. White: Buddy’s, Seacrets and Shrimp Boat. The band One Night Stand will perform throughout the event and there will be free exhibits from local organizations. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.downtownassociation.net, or call 703-731-6515.
The annual Crab Soup Cook Off will take place Saturday, Sept. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Somerset Plaza, located between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk.
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Third Shore Craft Beer Fest at Sunset Park held Oct. 28 The third annual Shore Craft Beer Fest is coming to Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City on Saturday, Oct. 28. There will be 15 breweries represented from Delmarva, as well as three food trucks and live music. This will be an afternoon of fun! The first two Shore Craft Beer Fests were a great success and this one is expected to be even bigger and better. Sunset Park is located at South Division Street and the bay, just south of the U.S. Coast Guard Station. Among the Delmarva-based breweries will be Evolution Craft Brewing Co of Salisbury, 3rd Wave Brewing of Delmar, Ocean City Brewing of Ocean City, Backshore Brewing of Ocean City, Fin City Brewing of Ocean City, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery of Milton, Burley Oak Brewing of Berlin and RAR Brewing of Cambridge. General admission gate will open at 1:30 p.m. and run to 4:30 p.m. A special VIP admission will be available too for those who want to get in a little earlier, at 12:30 p.m., to talk to the local brewers and sample a little earlier. General admission tickets will be $35 the day of the event. The VIP tickets will be $50 tickets the day of the event. Designated Driver tickets will be $10. To purchase tickets, go to
The third annual Shore Craft Beer Fest will take place at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City on Saturday, Oct. 28.
www.shorecraftbeerfest.com. Discounted advance purchase tickets are available for a short time at this website. This event is being sponsored by the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), Town of Ocean City and ShoreCraft.com. More event information and ticket purchase information is available at shorecraftbeerfest.com. Start planning for this October to sample Delmarva’s best craft beers in a beautiful setting on the bayside in downtown Ocean City.
Downtown Dining Guide I CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover I PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ____________________________ I 9TH ST. TAPHOUSE @ Paradise Plaza Inn, Ocean City 443-664-2641 / www.octaphouses.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days, 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner just off the boardwalk in Ocean City, Md. With 22 beers on draft; beer is one of the main ingredients at the 9th Street Taphouse Bar and Grille. Serving a unique American style food, great staff and located right off the boardwalk in Ocean City, Md. What could be more fun? I BACKSHORE BREWING COMPANY, between 9th and 10th streets on Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-0006, 410-289-0008 / $-$$ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving breakfast 8 a.m., Friday through Sunday. Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy boardwalk and ocean views. Featuring steam pots, tacos, burger and fresh seafood. Come see what all the buzz is about. I BRASS BALLS SALOON, Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th streets, Ocean City 410-2890069 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations suggested for parties of 10 or more / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and full menu till 11 p.m. and limited menu after that till 1 a.m. Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. I BUDDY’S CRABS & RIBS, Wicomico Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0500 / www.buddysoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Children’s menu, under 6 EAT FREE / Full inside and outside bar / Bayfront dining. All crabs steamedto-order, ribs, fresh seafood, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. NO GRATUITY REQUIRED. CARRY OUT CURBSIDE
food/beer/wine available. Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, open 11:30 a.m. a and offering happy hour 2 for 1 drinks open to close. I CARUSO PIZZA, Wicomico Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-1990 / oceancitymdpizza.com / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Open 7 days, 10 a.m. to midnight. Ocean City traditional pizza on the boardwalk serving pizza, 16 inch subs, calzones and strombolis and fresh squeezed lemonade. I CHEF'S RIDDLE, 203 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 443-373-2012 / www.chefsriddle.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Inside and outside dining. Serving breakfast at 7 a.m. Special events. House Specialties include banana French toast, Paris French toast , Ukrainian potato cakes and three different variations of eggs benedict. Go online to chefsriddle.com for more information about Chef's Riddle where the customer is King. I DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. I FROG BAR, Inlet Village, Ocean City 410289-3764/ $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and parking at the Inlet Village parking lot (under the bar) is free for bar patrons. Great place to sit and have a beer and relax. Enjoy ap-
petizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chowders while enjoying the view of the inlet and Assateague Island. I GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. I KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia and Wicomico streets, Ocean City 410289-2226 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Free parking for customers. Open for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. Homestyle cooking, family atmosphere and reasonable prices. Breakfast features huge omelets, homemade creamed chipped beef, delicious French toast and Momma’s Homemade Greek Pastries. Fresh produce from our own gardens. I M.R. DUCKS, Talbot Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-9125 / www.mrducksbar.com/ $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving classic Eastern Shore pub fare in our outside open bar and dining deck. Open 7 days, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Memorial Day thru Labor Day. I MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kid’s area! Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! I PICKLES PUB, 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com / $-$$
/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week, ALL YEAR LONG, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Serving food til 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Entertainment five nights a week. Most pool tables in town. Liquor store attached. Game room. Large parties welcome. Voted best sports bar 2017. Home of Pasadenas last OC shows. 29 drafts on tap. Carry out "just deliveries" available. I SHARKY’S PANINIS & ICE CREAM, 12 Somerset St., Ocean City 410-390-5989 / www.facebook.com/sharkyspaninis / $ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Outside seating. Serving breakfast all day. Grill-pressed panini sandwiches, vegan and vegetarian options along with soft-serve ice cream. Open weekends in May and 7 Days a week in June. We are located in the Ocean City inlet and just off the boardwalk. I SOPRANOS, 100 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7492 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs, sandwiches, burgers and pizza at family friendly prices. One block off the boardwalk between Caroline and Talbot streets. Eat in, carry out and free delivery available. I TAI JI SUSHI, 106 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1777 / www.taijisushioceancity.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Beer, wine, sake / Downtown, one block off boardwalk, OC’s only all-you-can-eat, made-to order sushi -Fresh sashimi, along with classic Chinese entrees. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open 7 days a week noon to midnight. Eat in, take out or delivery available.
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OCDC promotes Streetside Fence Program Funding for property owners and businesses downtown to install picket-style fences
The Ocean City Development Corporation, the nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City, is probably best known for its building renovation programs, special events and public art projects. One of the lesser-known OCDC programs is its Streetside Fence Program. This program provides financial assistance for downtown property owners and businesses to install a low picket-style fence along the front property line. Eligible properties must be located within the OCDC target area boundaries, which are generally between the inlet and 17th Street. The program seeks to improve the appearance of properties by means of providing an attractive fence to separate the public and private properties. This simple fencing will enhance the visual appearance of a setback building, empty lot or surface parking lot. The installation of such white picket style fencing is very effective when located on a corner parcel. These picket style fences are generally white and about 36 inches in Contined on page 22
Members of the Candeloro family take advantage of the OCDC’s Streetside Fence Program for their Ocean Terrace property, located at 1211 Baltimore Avenue.
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OCDC provides assistance to install fences Continued from page 21 height to provide a traditional look. They are often vinyl products but can also be wood. To date, the OCDC has assisted 17 property owners through this program. The OCDC can assist up to 50 percent of the cost of such street-side fences up to $2,000. For example, if the total cost of such fencing is $3,000, the OCDC will pay $1,500 toward the cost, but the project has to first be approved by the OCDC and is paid on a reimbursement basis after work is complete. Several years ago, the Town of Ocean City installed fencing around its public parking lots at several downtown locations to illustrate good examples of fencing and the partial screening of vehicles. OCDC has done likewise at its public parking lot on Dorchester Street, across from its office. Each year, OCDC reserves some of its funds to continue this relatively small program but which has a positive impact on downtown design and to improve the pedestrian experience. Such funds are provided by OCDC fundraising activities. For more information about this OCDC Streetside Fence Program, contact the OCDC at 410-289-7739.
Owners of this property, located at 611 Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City, are one of 17 to participate in OCDC’s Streetside Fence Program.
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To date, the OCDC has assisted 17 property owners through its Streetside Fence Program. This fence is located on Somerset Street next to the OCDC parking lot.
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