Ocean City SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2014
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Shopping•Dining•Events•History and More in America’s Greatest Family Resort
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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My seven
ID YOU KNOW September comes from the Latin word meaning "seven?" It used to be the seventh month until the calendar reform added January and February, thus pushing September back to the ninth position it currently holds. The name, however didn't change. In honor of this little bit of trivia, I thought it'd be fun to name seven things I love about the shoulder season in OC. Here goes: 1. The beach. (Yes, it's still here and it's amazing.) 2. Fall Block Party. (A mile long shopping and eating party? Yes please.) 3. Butterflies. (The monarchs sweep OC in September/October.) 4. The ocean. (Arguably the best time to swim - on a guarded beach of course.) 5. Charity walks/runs/rides. (So many ways to get involved to raise funds and have fun.) 6. Halloween parade. (My perennial favorite.) 7. The weather. (It's glorious crisp.) The other day I was jogging on the Boards when I passed a young dad and his nine-month-old. I commented that the pair were up and at 'em early. It was 6:30am on a Saturday, after all. The dad smiled and said, "My wife had a rough week, so I thought I'd give her a break this morning." Just being in Ocean City is like giving yourself a break after a rough day, week, month or year. And we all deserve a break sometimes.
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Contents
RIVETING The Miss Ocean City contestants parade along the Boardwalk Photo by Stefanie Godfrey
THIS ISSUE Pop Horticulture 28 Street Cred 34 Banner Days 36 Good Catch 40 The Devil Inside 44 EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Desk 3 Hide & Seek Contest 3 Adorable Creature 3 Last Shot 58
SHORE EATS In the Kitchen 5 Battle Cheesesteak 6 Famished Foodie 10 The Dining Guide 12 LOCAL OCEAN Snapshots 16, 19, 23 Random Employees 17 Facebook Fan 17 Six Questions 18 Events Calendar 20 It’s History 24
SHOPPING Ocean City Style 25 The Look 25 Must Haves 26 The Shopping Guide 30 Books by the Beach 33
ACTIVITIES Clean Ocean Action 49 Activities Guide 48 Word Search 50 Ocean’s Eleven 52 SERVICES Pets for Adoption 55 Services Guide 56 Real Tour 57
Shore Eats Battle Cheesesteak 7 / 701 Mosaic 10 / Dining Guide 14
IN THE KITCHEN Bill Godfrey interviews the cookie man Wards Pastry owner, Walt Hohman
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VERYBODY knows Wards Pastry shop. I mean c’mon, if you’ve spent any time in the OC you’ve probably had something from this yummy establishment (maybe you didn’t even know it). The cream donuts are awesome, the cakes are fabulous, the service is oldschool friendly – you can’t go wrong if you get something from Wards. But maybe you don’t know the man behind the goodies, Walter Hohman. Walt is a third-generation baker (a graduate of University of Wards Pastry in his words), an active community member and a really nice guy. Have you met Walt? Ever stop and say hi? He’s so nice and friendly. I always come away feeling a little better after an encounter with Walt. Turns out Walt spends a lot of time at work ensuring everything he bakes is satisfying and delicious – talk about your childhood wishes, you can even eat the dishes (sorry, who can resist quoting the Candyman). Like a lot of locals (Walt’s a superlocal having grown up in the area), he spends most of the summer working instead of on the beach. But even though he works seven days a week, he still likes to let his hair down and do some cool stuff. What kind of stuff? Read on… OC mag: So give me the back story Walter, how did you wind up as one of the OC’s sweetest guys? WH: Well, to start at the beginning, the bakery was started by Mr. and Mrs. Ward back in the ‘20s. My grandfather bought the bakery from Mrs. Ward in 1941. It was a well-established place back then so my grandfather kept the name – that’s why
it’s not called Hohman’s. So my grandfather had it, my father had it and now I own it. I’ve been working here since I was 12 years old. OC mag: Where did you learn to bake – to take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew cover it with choc’late and a miracle or two? WH: University of Wards Pastry. OC mag: Where are you from? WH: I grew up in Somers Point. Mainland Class of ’83. OC mag: Why is there no apostrophe in Wards? WH: My last name’s not Ward. The apostrophe shows possession. OC mag: Ah yes, the old possessive apostrophe. Ever get any down time? WH: In the off season, yes. OC mag: So what do you like to do with your downtime? WH: I have a Jeep so I do some offroading. I like to get back in the woods, do some hunting, fishing, camping. OC mag: I’ve seen you driving a ‘vette on the Boards during parades. Gimme the dish on that vehicle. WH: I drive in various Ocean City parades. I’m on a list and anytime there’s a parade they ask me to drive. OC mag: Okay. Keep going with that thought. I’ve been out to the race track at Millville (actually it’s called the New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) and it sits on more than 500 acres in Millville. The park is truly a unique experience in this area.
It offers top-notch racing on two courses, motorcycle racing and racing schools, gokarting and the chance for amateurs to race as well, but I digress). I’ve seen you out there... WH: Yes, I do have the Corvette. I like to race around a bit. I do that occasionally out at Millville. I like road racing and I do go to Millville to watch the races out there. I have raced my car out there a couple times but it’s hard on the car and the car’s really not built for that. I try to take it easy on that. OC mag: Ever relax in town? WH: I have a beach permit and I like to fish off the beach in the wintertime – that’s about the only time I get to the beach. In the summer I work. A lot. OC mag: I know bakers start early. What time do you start? WH: I go in anywhere from 5 to 7am nowadays. But I’m there seven days. OC mag: Seven days? WH: Yeah, I still work seven days a
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Left: Server Amy brings the dishes pretty and loaded with food. Opposite page clockwise from left: The jerk chicken is full of spice; the patties can be filled with chicken, beef or veggies; the pasta puttanesca is colorful and bright.
MOSAIC OF TASTES Al Dente gets spicy at 701 Mosaic
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ITTING down at 701 Mosaic at the corner of Fourth and Ocean is like stepping on the train to Flavortown. Seriously, all I could say during my meal was “this has so much flavor, this has so much flavor!” So yes Apollonia and I had a lovely experience at 701 Mosaic. We left the children – Sonny, Michael and Connie – at home with our babysitter, Luca Brasi, so that may have contributed to our good time, but the food was great, the service was friendly and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. I’m a creature of habit and 80 percent of my meals feature my favorite foods; pizza, burgers, you know the menu. But given the chance I like to mix it up and give my taste buds something new, so when Apollonia suggested we mosey over to 701 Mosaic I didn’t hesitate. Boasting “contemporary Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine,” 701 Mosaic is the brain child of Pamela and Herbie Womble, who began their vision in 2004 with a beatup and vacant store front and who have transformed it into one of the island’s tastiest eateries.
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The menu is mouth-watering and includes Jerk chicken and pork, Mediterranean-style dishes like chicken Byzantine (which is panseared chicken simmered with tomatoes, onions, peppers and leeks and served with couscous and toasted pine nuts) and other off-the beaten-path dishes. The menu reflects the roots, as well as the travels of Pamela and especially Herbie, who is a trained chef born and raised in Jamaica. “Herbie grew up in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies on a farm,” said Pamela. “He’s been in the restaurant business for almost 40 years. He went to culinary school, worked in North Jersey and mid-town Manhattan and worked his way up to executive chef. He got a little tired of the “decision by committee” experience in New York so we had this opportunity to cook the food he loved that celebrated his Caribbean heritage, and that also required him to use his training in French and Italian cuisine. 701 is the building number and Mosaic represents my husband’s approach to his cooking. When you make a mosaic each stone has its own beauty and when you put them together you get something even greater.”
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701 Mosaic is gem of a joint tucked neatly into the quietness of the island’s north end, away from the bustle of the Boardwalk. This is one of the reasons to visit. We visited on a Thursday during the busiest week of summer and found a parking spot not more than 100 yards from the place. The eatery has been there for about six years and it’s really beginning to hit its stride. “It’s been exciting to have long-time customers come back this summer and say ‘we’re so happy to see you this busy and that things are going well for you.’ We opened in 2008 at the height of the recession and we were watching every penny,” said Pamela. Apollonia and I were greeted by Pamela who is always a pleasure to talk with; she has such a lovely energy. We landed at a twotop near a window and began planning our strategy. Next to us was a nice couple from Philadelphia and being friendly folks we couldn’t help but strike up a conversation. Wendy and Barry own Barry’s Steaks in the Roxborough section of the Cradle of Liberty (we're planning a visit next time we're in the city). They too were ecstatic they found this eatery and were having a great time. “We don’t usually venture into the north end,” said Wendy. “But we’re really glad we found this place. This is excellent.” I could easily have stayed within my comfort zone and ordered crab cakes or the coconut fried shrimp (which, I’m sure would have been excellent choices), but Apollonia
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Local Ocean OC's resident historian Fred Miller 18 / Events 20 / Booker T. Washington 24
RANDOM EMPLOYEES Interviews with a few hard workers in OC
FACEBOOK FAN OF THE MONTH Ann Sral
ASHLEY TURNER Monkey Bread Asbury Avenue What’s your favorite thing on the menu? The original monkey bread. How often do you eat it? I bring home the leftovers. So I eat it a lot. More than I should. Favorite place to shop? Urban Outfitters. Favorite store on Asbury Avenue? Colette, right across the street. Favorite Boardwalk snack (other than Monkey Bread)? Johnson’s Popcorn. I like the regular caramel corn the best. Are you in college? Yes, Bloomsburg University. Major? Business Marketing Last movie you watched? 22 Jump Street. Do you have any nicknames? No. Siblings? I have two brothers and two sisters. BILL WOODS 34th Street Welcome Center What do you like best about your job? Dealing with people. From working in real estate insurance and being a former councilman, I’ve always been a people person. Why do people come to the Welcome Center? Some come to get brochures for their rental properties, others come in off the Garden State Parkway for the first time and ask where are the best places to go. Others will ask me odd things like where to go to get the sty on their eye taken care of. After living here for so long, there isn’t much I don’t know about Ocean City. When you're not working, what are you doing? I do a lot of public service. I’m the chairman of the Ocean City Housing Authority. I also go to the beach, travel, read, and I spend a lot of time with my granddaughter. I’m an amateur painter, too. Favorite place in Ocean City? The Boardwalk. I met my wife Mary there in 1956, We both worked at Shriver's. She cut fudge and I pulled taffy. ANGIE KELLY Ocean Treasures What’s your sign? Sagittarius. Besides Ocean Paradise, what’s your favorite place to shop for clothes? Forever21. Favorite color? Blue. School? I’ll be a freshman at Ocean City
High School. What do you do when you’re not working? I hang out with friends and sleep. I also play a lot of sports. What sports do you play? You want me to name them all? Okay… basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, softball, crew, and a little boxing. It’s fun. Favorite store on the Boardwalk? The Islander. Favorite store on Asbury? Yoasis. I always get the Reese’s Pieces topping. I love peanut butter. Favorite song right now? Break Free by Ariana Grande. "
"OCNJ is a magical place!"
Every month we pick a random Facebook fan and give them a gift certificate for an OC business in exchange for a small interview. For your chance to win, LIKE our page at www.facebook.com/oceancitymagazine. How long have you been vacationing in Ocean City? I have been going to Ocean City for 32 years this August. I normally go down twice with my family and then at least three other times with my sissy and friends. July would have to be my favorite summer month because I love the 4th of July. Describe your best day in Ocean City. My ideal beach day would be getting up early and having a great breakfast at the Varsity Inn, a coffee to
go from Ocean City Coffee Company, going to the beach, lunch at Bob's Grill, back to the beach, then back to the hotel to get ready for the night, dinner at Angelo's, and walking the Boardwalk shopping at all the great stores. How old were you when you first visited the island? My parents have been going to Ocean City faithfully for over 40 years. So I was a newborn for my first visit. What do you like best about OC? The sense of community. Everyone is always so nice and you can feel so relaxed and safe. Favorite song? Shout by the Isley Brothers, I just cannot stop dancing when I hear it – I'm a huge oldies fan. "
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events Sept/Oct
September 1 LABOR DAY RACE Five mile beach run and one mile fun run/walk. Great end of the summer season event. $25 to register on race day. $10 for 4 years and under. For more information, call (609) 5259317 or visit www.ocnj.us/RaceEvents. 2 OC POPS AND OCTC PRESENT SWING 7:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $30/25 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. Additional showing September 5. 3 – FARMERS MARKET AND CRAFTERS Every Wednesday at the Tabernacle Grounds. Crafters will be located in the firehouse parking lot on 6th Street. 8am-1pm.
5-7 STREET ROD WEEKEND Classic cars displayed on the Boardwalk from 12-4pm Saturday. For more information, call (609) 5259300. 6 THE VAN-DELLS Music from the '50s and '60s. Starts 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $20 and available at the Music Pier Box Office and at www.ocnj.us.
7 FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE SHORES 2201 Bay Avenue, 12-3pm. Registration 11am. Five block walk, music, food, games, prizes, crafters, activities for the kids, and much more. Registration $40 for a family of four, $10 each additional family member, or $15 per single person. All proceeds will benefit United Methodist Homes of NJ Fellowship Fund. For more information, call (609) 399-8505 or visit www.theshoreretirement.org. 7 POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS OUR THREE TENORS II 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. These tenors will knock your socks off. Tickets $20 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. 10 POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A NIGHT IN OLD VIENNA 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Chloe Moore and Stephen LaBrie. Be surrounded with the glorious sounds of The Best of Johann Strauss, Jr. Tickets $15/10 at www.ocnj.us/ boxoffice. 13 AIRPORT FESTIVAL Annual festival at the Municipal Airport on 26th & Bay Avenue. 10am -3pm. Includes a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to classics. Meet the performers for the next day’s Aerobatic Air Show. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 14 BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW 1pm, 6th-14th Streets. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world, plus military demonstrations. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 14 POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS SEASONAL DELIGHTS 7:30pm at the Ocean City High
School Hughes Performing Arts Center on 501 Atlantic Avenue. Award winning violinist Elena Urisote and trumpeter Steven Franklin. Tickets $15 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. 20 7TH ANNUAL “MUSIC FOR THE HEART” A night of song and dance to benefit the American Heart Association. 6pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $10. For ticket information, call Chris at (609) 6534677. 20 WALK TO DEFEAT ALS This 2 mile walk on the Boardwalk raises funds to support patient services and research into finding a cure for ALS. Registration 9am at 6th Street practice field, walk begins at 10am. For more information, call (215) 6435434 or visit www.alsphiladelphia.org. 21 CORVETTE SHOW Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the east. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th14th Street, 11:30am-4pm. For more information, call (609)-457-0081. To register, visit www.boardwalkcorvette. com.
27 MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million for multiple sclerosis, it promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. Choose one of the several route options and enjoy flat terrain as you travel
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IT’S HISTORY THE DOCTOR IS IN Clockwise from top left: On September 9, 1914, the First Methodist Episcopal Church was filled with people listening to the inspirational message delivered by Dr. Washington. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the most prominent African-American leader and educator in the United States, visited Ocean City on September 9, 1914. The souvenir program showed Dr. Washington's tour of New Jersey. Dr. Washington had lunch at the Hotel Comfort. It was owned by Rev. Samuel J. Comfort, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Tabernacle Baptist Church was included in Dr. Washington’s tour of Ocean City.
DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SPEAKS IN OCEAN CITY Fred Miller on Days Gone By
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NE hundred years ago, Dr. Booker T. Washington, the most prominent African-American leader and educator in the United States, visited Ocean City. He arrived by the Pennsylvania Railroad shortly before noon on Wednesday, September 9, 1914, where he was met by a committee of citizens including Commissioner Robert Fisher, Commissioner R. Howard Thorn, Rev. S. Wesley Lake, Rev. Samuel J. Comfort, Rev. William K. Fisher, Rev. John B. Haines, and Postmaster B. Frank Smith. After the official greeting at the train station, Washington got into an automobile for a sightseeing tour of Ocean City. The tour included a visit to the Tabernacle Baptist Church where Pastor Samuel J. Comfort showed him around the church. The tour ended at the Hotel Comfort, Second Street and Bay Avenue, where a luncheon was held. Speeches were given by Commissioner Fisher, Bishop George W. Clinton, Rev. S. Wesley Lake, and Dr. Washington. At 3:00 p.m., the First Methodist Episcopal Church was filled with people waiting to hear Dr. Washington speak. The program began with the singing of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” after which Bishop Clinton, of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, led the people in prayer. On account of illness, Mayor Harry Headley was unable to preside, and Commissioner Fisher took his place and introduced Dr. Washington. The September 12, 1914 edition of the Ocean City Ledger reported, “Washington’s address sustained his reputation as a notable speaker and the large audience was delighted with the manner in which he delivered his helpful message" 24
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Ocean City was included in Dr. Washington’s historic tour of New Jersey through efforts of Rev. Comfort. A 50-page souvenir program of the twelve-city tour was available to all who wanted one. It included information about the cities on the tour, the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which was founded by Dr. Washington, pictures of New Jersey Governor James F. Fielder, Ocean City Mayor Headley, the Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Hotel Comfort and Café, and information about the cities on the tour. "
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ATELY 2014 has had a lot of flashbacks to the 1970s. Don’t panic, disco isn’t back, but we do see bell bottom jeans, jumpsuits, floral headbands and hair wraps. And now, thanks to local horticulturist Antoinette DeChristopher, air plants are making a come back in Ocean City. Air plants (tillandsia) or Spanish Moss, require little upkeep – just a spritz of water every week or two and indirect sunlight. They flower each year, and do not need their roots to grow. They feed off of moisture and nutrients from the air. “You know, I just had this strange feeling to bring back the air plant. They are easy – there’s no dirt," said Antoinette. The plants are also low maintenance. Perfect for people who don't think they have a green thumb. "It’s a busy society," said Antoinette. "I'd like to get people to start putting plants back into their home." Antoinette's been interested in plants since about the age of 16. Back when she was a teenager, she even built her own greenhouse. “I went into the woods, I found an old house, and I built a greenhouse with my best friend. I was so tired of hanging with my friends on the corner, and I wanted to do something meaningful in my life,” she said. She accomplished this goal. Antoinette became the only woman groundskeeper at Atlantic County Community College, then went on to garden the pool at Harrah’s Resort. She takes a special interest in plants on the verge of extinction, keeping a garden of rare roses and perennials in her backyard when she lived in Ventnor. That's when things began to go south. After a series of failed business attempts, Antoinette found herself without a job, like so many other Americans when the economy bottomed out. Fast forward five years and the situation was becoming dire. "I was about to live in my car a few months ago," said Antoinette. Luckily, Antoinette has a optimistic outlook on life. When there is hardship, she believes there is also a new path and a new road to take. Instead of falling victim to hard times, Antoinette got creative. She walked up and down boardwalks along the Jersey Shore with her air plants. Though she didn't make any sales during those initial treks, that didn't stop her. "Whenever something bad happens," she said. "It's just an experience – move past it. That's what my dad taught me." It's a good thing she listened to her father's advice. The next time she tried to sell her plants in Ocean City on the Boardwalk, she found an unlikely customer. “I thought, 'these air plants need to be on the Boardwalk.' And I walked up and down to different stores, but nobody took them. Then there was a woman on vacation who happened to be on the Boardwalk. She stopped me and placed a $200 order. That was my
first sale,” explained Antoinette. NOTHING BUT AIR Now she has her distinctive air plants in Opposite page: Air plants sit on a few different stores from Cape May to cool stages. This page top: Jellyfish Ocean City. Antoinette's jellyfish (air plants air plants make a perfect accent for a shore home. tucked inside anemone shells, that when combined resemble the squishy sea dweller) are just the tip of her offerings. She sells small air plants on miniature tables and has plans to create tiny alligators, earrings, bracelets and even hair clips using the low maintenance greens. Antoinette has made chic-vintage more than just about clothes. Even men are buying her plants. “Men want air plants for their office. They want them in their home because most of them don’t want to have to take care of plants. That’s what gave me the idea to start selling them in surf shops. I was just walking with a bunch of plants on the Boardwalk and two surfers bought them off of me,” she said. With a smile on her face, and a strong desire to succeed, Antoinette headed to Downtown Ocean City. Lauren, an owner at Blue Eden, took the plants right out of her hands. Blue Eden is now Antoinette’s best customer. Antoinette’s air plants hang in big, different-sized clusters in front of each window of her apartment. She has boxes and tables filled with tiny, windy plants and short, straight flowering ones. Since she found a way to put her own modern, beachy, twist on them – stores up and down the east coast are grabbing them in bulk, including Blue Eden where they hang in front of the turquoise blue walls and look like jellyfish floating in the ocean. Antoinette’s air plants represent much more than a jellyfish or alligators. They represent her ability to start a business, her capacity to always remain optimistic and be happy, and her creativity and talent to revive a vintage trend with a modern twist. "
"Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping."
The Shopping Guide
- Bo Derek
consult this list for the best places to shop in and around OC
DOWNTOWN SHOP OCEAN CITY! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax. See ad page 35. ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES THE GINGHAM WHALE 636 Asbury, 391-0996. APPAREL/SHOES ALYSE’S SHOES 951 Asbury, 391-8859. FLYING CARP CLOTHING GALLERY Comfort, quality, timeless design. 745 Asbury, 391-1546. COULD BE YOURS 716 Asbury, 7034457. COLETTE 900 Asbury, 525-0911. DONNA GAY DILLON BOUTIQUE 725 Asbury, 399-0082. PAPPAGALLO 744 Asbury, 398-4009. GATHERINGS/THE BAG ROOM 700 Asbury, 938-0691 SUNSEEKERS 751 Asbury, 399-1640 TA DAH, 925, 952, 1026, 1038, 1040 Asbury, 398-6771. 7TH STREET SURF SHOP, 720 Asbury, 398-7070 SEA OATS 710 Asbury, 398-8399. ART GALLERIES ACCENT GALLERY 956 Asbury, 3983577.
BEAUTY SALON LINDSY JAMES SALON 945 Asbury, 525-9900. BOOKS/CDS/OFFICE SUN ROSE WORDS & MUSIC Books, music, CDs, office supplies. 756 Asbury, 399-9190. DEPARTMENT STORES B&B DEPARTMENT STORE Cool clothes, accessories. 827 Asbury, 391-0046. FLORIST SPINNING WHEEL FLORIST 858 Asbury, 398-1157. GALLERY STAINTON’S GALLERY OF SHOPS 810 Asbury, 545-8681. HOME GOODS/JEWELRY ARTISANS ALCOVE Estate jewelry, diamonds, vintage timepieces. 714 Asbury, 3992050.
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SWEETS AND TREATS RAUHAUSER’S Handcrafted sweets such as Chocolate Covered Caramel Filled Pretzels. 721 Asbury, 399-1465. CAKE STUDIO 1046 Asbury, 231-1851. THINGS TO DO GLAZED OVER Come visit at new location. Paint pottery, create mosaics. 704 Asbury, 398-8880.
BOARDWALK
POTOMAC BEAD COMPANY 910 Asbury, 399-4400. AUGUST HEART, 715 Asbury, 399-1565.
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SNEAKER SHOP Come visit at new location. 704 Asbury Suite 1, 391-5223.
ISLAND BEACH GEAR Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 788-3836.
P. FRANCIS Come visit at new location. Heirloom-quality gifts and more. Mariposa. 846 Asbury, 399-5570. See ad page 27.
SCOTT GRISWOLD ART 854 Asbury.
SPORTS/ATHLETIC WEAR HARBOR OUTFITTERS 625 Asbury, 938-0175.
VARIETY/BEACH ITEMS HOY’S 5 & 10 7th & Asbury, 398-HOYS.
THE BUTTERFLY BOUTIQUE 1119 Asbury, 391-0812.
FINE ARTS LEAGUE 608 Asbury, 8140308.
PET SHOP ANIMAL HOUSE, 705 Asbury, 398-3771
STING RAY Lovely home accents. 854 Asbury, 399-0660. See ad page 33.
APPAREL JILLY’S T-SHIRT FACTORY Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. See ad page 32. HOME GOODS/JEWELRY HENRY’S OC’s Landmark Jeweler. 1236 Boardwalk, (800) 214-4435. See ad page 33. OLD SALT This sea shanty has some amazing home goods. 1312 Boardwalk, 399-1063. See ad page 33. RENTALS SURF BUGGY CENTERS 8th & 12th Streets on the Boardwalk. Cribs, strollers, TVs, coolers, bikes. 976-5679.
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