DoOC: Hot Rod Weekend

One of my favorite things about Ocean City NJ is that there is always something to do!! This weekend from Friday 9/6 thru Sunday 9/8 Ocean City will be having their Annual Street Rod Weekend right on the boardwalk.

This is the time to really get a feel for Ocean City. Great weather, not to hot and not too cold!! Come for the vintage cars and stay for the atmosphere! Enjoy great food, fun entertainment and fantastic atmosphere!!

From Ocean City Patch

Street rod enthusiasts from throughout the East Coast will bring their colorful cars to Ocean City this weekend.
They will display their vehicles on the Boardwalk and at the Fifth Street Parking Lot during the 34th annual Shore Rod Run.
Cars will be parked at the Fifth Street lot (between the Boardwalk and the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center) from Friday afternoon (Sept. 9) to 1 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 11). There will be a Boardwalk display on Saturday (Sept. 10) from noon to 4 p.m.

A street rod is any car manufactured in 1972 or earlier that has been modified with more modern parts. Owners are creative about how they enhance their vehicles and often decorate them with colorful, painted designs. 

Ocean City sponsors the event, which is administered by the Public Relations Office of the Department of Community Services.
 
There will be a dance and pizza party at 6 p.m. Friday for "Rodders" who arrive early. A craft show is set for the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. A Fashion Show is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Music Pier auditorium and will feature clothing from of Ocean City. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

The fabulous Grease Band will entertain at the Music Pier 8 p.m. Saturday. The popular Grease Band plays hits of the 1950s through the '90s. Admission is $20, and the public is invited. Tickets are available at the Music Pier Box Office. Call 609-525-9300 or access ocnj.us.

 Have you visited Ocean City New Jersey yet? You have to come visit!

The Great Food Escape: The Fractured Prune

The Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe has over 30 different specialty donuts, Create your own donuts, breakfast sandwiches and gourmet coffee, espresso, juices and other cold drinks. If you are in town then make sure you stop by! With 2 locations ( 1225 Asbury Ave and 3339 West Ave) on the island, you cannot afford to miss them! 

They have hot hand-dipped donuts sold individually, 1/2 dozens or by the dozen. All donuts are hand-dipped in custom made glazes and assorted toppings.

 

Specialty Donuts:

Banana Nut Bread

Black Forest

Blueberry Hill

Caramel Delight

Caramel Kiss

Carnival

Chocolate Covered Cherry

Cinnabun

Coffee Crumb Cake

Cookie and Cream

Creamsicle

Death By Chocolate

Dirty Banana

French Toast

Lemonade

Morning Buzz

Myrna Medley

Ms. Prunella

O.C. Sand

Peanut Butter Cup

Pebble Beach

Peppermint Patty

Plain Jane

"Skylar"

S'mores

Snickerdoodle

Strawberry Princess

Strawberry Shortcake

Sundae

Teddy Graham

Thin Mint

Trail Mix

Do they sound yummy or what? Then you should hear what's in them. Follow the link to see what their made of http://www.fracturedprunenj.com 

In a creative mood? Try making your own....

Glaze Choices:

honey, banana, chocolate, maple, cherry, strawberry, lemon, raspberry,

orange, peanut butter, blueberry, mocha,mint, mixed berry, caramel,

vanilla and marshmallow 

Topping Choices:

rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles, coconut, peanuts, crushed Oreo,

chocolate mini chips, graham cracker crumbles, crumbled bacon and mini M&Ms

Sugar Choices:

Powdered, granulated and cinnamon

 

                                                              

Have you tried The Fractured Prune?

Did you make you own or chose a specialty?

What did you think?

The Great Food Escape: Periwinkles

Periwinkles is one of my favorite places to eat and the best part is....it is only steps away from the boardwalk. If you are in the mood for great seafood, outdoor seating and a great atmosphere? Then stop by Periwinkles. 

A message from Periwinkles:

Treat The Family to an affordable, fun, “alcohol free” dinner at Periwinkles! Our food is Superior because we only concentrate on the food! “No Worries, No Booze, Superior Service, Superior Food” We do, however, occasionally use liquor when we cook, (I know, you’re wondering how do we get alcohol into a “dry” town) that’s a secret, but you won’t find Sharon, Joe or any of the fine staff drinking it! (“Perish the Thought...”) We even named one of our specials after the famousLake Brothers; it has seven different types of booze!   (jus’ kidding people, lighten up.)

Check out our Specials Page for some REALLY GREAT Specials this weekend!

See Ya There!!!

Everything on our menu can be prepared for Take-Out. Always Free Parking in our Driveway for Pick-Up.

 

Tye-Dye Fridays at Periwinkles! -Wear a Tye-Dye T-Shirt (or hat or pants, something we can see) and receive a FREE Brownie Sundae every Friday 3:30PM-Close!

Half Price Thursdays! Kids Menu half price every Thursday *Must be accompanied by an adult purchasing a full dinner, please.   

“CLIP THE STRIP”

Every Thursday Kids Menu ½ Price.*

Look for the Periwinkles Comic Strip in The Sure Guide Paper or Download From Our Coupons Page.

For Kids 12 and Under…

·   Must be accompanied by an adult purchasing entrée

·    Must Present “Periwinkle Comic Strip.” FOR ½ PRICE.

·   CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS OR OFFERS, PLEASE.

Chef’s Daily Specials and other dining offers too!

Also serving Sandwiches, Salads,Wraps, Burgers and Melts!!!

TRY AN ORDER OF:

Mussels Marinara, Chicken Pizzaola OR ANY OF OUR OTHER DAILY SPECIALS!!!

GO TO OUR "SPECIALS PAGE" FOR MORE!

* Due to the seasonal nature of business we ask that you please call ahead for the most up to date info on closing times, and days of operation.

Business Hours:

OPEN DAILY

3:30 PM ‘TIL CLOSE*

EARLY BIRDS ‘TIL 5 PM.

Open

Saturday and Sunday

8am-Close 

8am-3pm: Breakfast

11am-3pm: Lunch

Dinner Served Every Day From 3:30 - Close

For more information about Periwinkles visit www.periwinklesoc.com

DO OC! Family Fun Time On The Beach

Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow 

Sunday, Sept. 15th

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

Bring the family! This is a great event for children of all ages!!

Stunt pilots will perform a two-hour air show over the beach and Ocean City Boardwalk from 6^th– 14^th Streets. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world. 


The show will feature individual aerobatic performances and groups flying in formation. Featured performances include:

• Twin Tiger Skywriters and Aerobatic Team
• Gary Ward MX2 Aerobatics
• F16 Four-Ship Flyby
• Kevin Russo SNJ-6 Aerobatics
• U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dauphin Rescue Demonstration
• North East Raiders Flight Demonstration Team
• Andrew McKenna T-6 Aerobatics
• SNJ T-6 Formation Flights
• Jason Flood Pitts Demo (A year after a near-fatal crash, Flood is back in the cockpit.)

The fun doesn't end here in Ocean City NJ!!! On Saturday September 14 there is the Ocean City Airport festival. Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th street and Bay avenue. 10am-3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and War birds. Meet the performers for the next day's Aerobatic Air Show. 

For more information call 609-525-9223.

Did you come last year to the air show?

Send in some of your pictures and I will add them to my Ocean City Family blog!

The Great Food Escape: George's Candies

One of my favorite places to eat breakfast on the boardwalk is George's. Their food is fabulous! Generous portions, great service and very friendly staff. We make it a point to go every morning while we are on vacation in Ocean City. When we are not on vacation, we try to go at least 2 times a month over the summer. 

Not only do they have fabulous breakfast, but the also have homemade ice cream and tons of toppings to choose from. It doesn't stop there either, George's also has the best snacks in the world! Home made everything....Milk Chocolate Macaroons, Dark Chocolate, Macaroons, Almond Macaroons, Sandwich Mints, Coconut Strips, Chocolate Coconut Patties, Vanilla Coconut Patties, Almond Butter Crunch, Milk Pretzels, Dark Pretzels, Milk Molasses Pops, Dark Molasses Pops, Vanilla Fudge, Vanilla Nut Fudge, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Nut Fudge,
Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge, Peanut Butter Fudge, Caramels, Caramellows, Pecan Balls, Pralines
and Assortment-Flavored Pretzels.

In the mood for chocolate? You have a great selection to choose from: Dark Cashews, Milk Cashews, Cashew Bark, Almond Bark, Milk Cashew Patties, Dark Cashew Patties, Dark Marshmallows,
Milk Marshmallows, Pecan Patties, Milk Covered PNB Sticks, Peanut Covered PNB Sticks, Raisins,
Milk PNB Pops, Dark Molasses Pops, Dark Nonpareils, Milk Nonpareils, Toasted Coconut, Marshmallow, Caramel Pretzel Rods, Milk Graham, Dark Graham, Milk Break-Up, Marble Mixed, Break-Up, Taffy Packages, Taffy Individuals, S'mores, Milk Peanut Clusters, Dark Peanut Clusters, Dark Caramel, Haystacks and Coconut Clusters. 

They do have sugar free chocolates too! Pretzels, Almond Butter Crunch, Cashew Patties, Almond Bark, Cashew Clusters and Almond Clusters.

If you have a sweet craving then George's is the place to stop by! 



Lastly Georgie's has a great store that features many cute things. Toys for the kids, souvenirs,  personalized items and so much more! If you are on the boardwalk, make sure you stop by and look around. 






Little bit of history...
Georgie's Candies has been an institution on the Ocean City Boardwalk since 1954 when George Koukoulis founded the candy store. A tradition for many tourists has been the World Famous Macaroons. Naked fresh everyday the macaroons sweet smell resonates throughout the store. George's creamy fudge melts in your mouth as you stroll down the boardwalk. In 2003 George's was renovated and expanded. Our homemade ice cream, made from recipes dating back to 1915, has been moved to the from of the store, where long lines await the cool treat on hot summer nights. Also new in 2003 was the addition of Geroge's Breakfast Grille. All food is made to order with fresh meats and vegetables, fluffy pancakes and mouth watering omelets. 

Check out their website www.georgescandies.com

Have you been there? What is your favorite thin at George's???

 

The Great Food Escape

Let's talk food! 

Ocean City NJ has so many great food venues on the Boardwalk.

 Today I am going to tell you about Del's Oceanside Grill.

934 Boardwalk Ocean City New Jersey 08226 Phone: 609-399-3931

In 1954 my Mom and Dad opened up a small sandwich shop in Audubon, NJ.  The menu consisted of steak sandwiches to penny candy. Working together, they managed to build up a nice business.  In 1965, we moved to Ocean City and relocated Del’s to the boardwalk, in the location we occupy today.

While the surfers at the time were hanging 10 on long boards by Dewey Weber and Greg Noll, Dad was serving famous steak sandwiches, burgers and much more.

Today, as time may have it, surfers are still riding those long classic boards, along with other new shapes and so are we.  Our classic steaks & burgers are still the traditional favorites of families, however, the addition of our homemade crab cakes, fresh seafood platters and other new items to our menu are destined to become classic favorites for years to come.

So we invite you to continue the tradition with us at Del’s where classic food and service is not an option, it’s what our family has been doing since 1965.

They have a great selection to choose from including salads, appetizers, kids food, hot dogs, fries, Angus burgers, chicken and seafood platters.

Here are some of my recommended items: Crab Cake and Grilled Shrimp Combo, New England Lobster Cakes, Stuffed Soft Shell Crab Cakes, Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich, Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sandwich.

On The Healthy Side they offer:

Mandarin salad with grilled chicken or fresh grilled tuna steak, Apple walnut salad, Grilled shrimp sea salad, Key West salad and more.

In the mood for snacking? They also have great Snackiteasers: Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Fingers, Fingers and Fries, Onion Rings, Breaded Zucchini and a Snackiteaser sampler.

They also have great seafood snackiteasers too:

Buffalo Shrimp, Crunchy Coconut Shrimp, Crab Balls, Chilled Steamed Shrimp, Steamed Clams, Clam Strips, Fried Oysters and Ale Battered Cod Fingers

If you are out for a walk and in search of some great food then this is the place to visit!

Have you tried Del's? Send me your review and I would be

happy to post it on my next review blog!

For more information about Del's visit www.delsgrill.com

The Great Food Escape

Let's talk food! 

Ocean City NJ has so many great food venues on the Boardwalk. 

One of my favorite is The Hula Grill. 

 

They have such a great selection of food on their menu. Here are just a few of my favorites:

Fire Cracker Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, fried and glazed with our sweet and spicy sauce. 

Pulled Pork Plate
A heaping mound of slow cooked pork with our own 3-2-1 Thai BBQ sauce.

Shrimp Scampi
A dozen shrimp in our made to order wine and garlic butter sauce.

Coconut Shrimp
Six shrimp fried in a light coconut breading and served with orange dipping sauce.

Hawaiian Chicken
Marinated Breast of Chicken glazed with our homemade sweet Huli Huli sauce.  

Salmon Teriyaki
Fresh grilled and glazed with our sweet teriyaki sauce.

Crab Cakes
House made cakes- All meat- no filler. Served with tartar sauce.  

Grilled Ahi Plate
Fresh Grilled Tuna Filet topped with a basil, lemon and butter sauce. Add pineapple salsa. 

Red Hook Pale Ale Beer Battered Shrimp
Fried and served with cocktail and tartar.  

The Hula Grill Salad
Spring mix, Tomatoes, (Jersey when available, Onions and cukes topped with Dave’s Papaya Seed Dressing.
With Chicken, Fish, or Shrimp

They also have a great kids menu!

Now they have their own sauce that is available for individual sale!

 

Hula Teriyaki Sauce
Hula Sauces presents our one of a kind Teriyaki Sauce. Mesmerize your taste buds with this robust teriyaki blended with the finest soy and accentuated by subtle traces of fresh cut apple and aromatic ginger. A great marinade or grilling sauce!

Add liberal amounts of this to stir-fry recipes. Can also be used as a marinade for fish, chicken, beef or pork. Is also great as the base for a light oriental style salad dressing- just add olive oil!

Hula Salad Dressing
Our use of All-Natural ingredients, inspired recipes and quality, artisan crafting make this a dressing you will not soon forget. Add a little taste of the islands!

Add liberal amounts of this dressing to fresh salad greens. Can also be used as a marinade for fish, chicken or pork. Heat small portions and serve as a dipping sauce for crab cakes or steamed shrimp.

Hula BBQ Sauce
Hula Sauces presents this tantalizingly delicious and versatile Hawaiian Barbeque Sauce. Intrigue your senses and challenge your own taste buds to get to the heart of this fruity, pineapple rich BBQ masterpiece.

Add liberal amounts of this Hawaiian BBQ Sauce to any and all grilled meats. Makes an exceptional dipping sauce for all kinds of food including pretzels, vegetables and even steamed shrimp.

 

Restaurant Information:

Hula Sauce Company 940 Boardwalk Ocean City, NJ 08226 Dave@HulaSauces.com 609-399-2400

Open Full Time Seasonally April - October Call for Spring/Fall Hours Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Eat In or Take Out

 This is such a great place to visit if you are looking for amazing food and a great atmosphere. You also have the choice of indoor seating or outdoor seating, both are sure to please!

Take Your Breath Away Thursday: Jersey Shore Views

Living on the Jersey shore I have become so dependent on the beautiful views. It has come to the point where I HAVE to watch the sunset everyday. 

 The sunsets are the most beautiful things I have ever seen. They are so peaceful and serene.

 Taking a stroll on the beach at sunset is so romantic!

 Just imagine what it looks like at the top of the Ferris Wheel at sunset! Breathtaking!

It /sunset/ was the cooling hour, just when the rounded Red sun sinks down behind the azure hill, which then seems as if the whole earth is bounded, circling all nature, hush'd, and dim, and still, with the far mountain-crescent half surrounded on one side, and the deep sea calm and chill upon the other, and the rosy sky with one star sparkling through it like an eye. - Lord Byron 

Have you ever seen a sky so beautiful? 

Do OC

Many many years ago as a child my family would take me to the shore for vacation. I LOVED it! It was a place for me to run free and relax. I would bounce around from arcade to arcade to mini golf to the beach to the water park and amusement parks and all over again. Ocean City NJ has been voted the Best Family Resort many times, and there is a reason for it. There is just so much to do that you will be busy the whole time you are here. The boardwalk is about 2.5 miles and is filled with shops, food and many attractions.

Not in the mood for shopping? If you just need just sit back and relax then you have miles of beach to sit and take in. The views are breathtaking and the sound of the waves crashing are beyond relaxing.

You also have Main Street shopping just 3 blocks away! There are many quaint shops you can shop at on Asbury Ave.

If you are planning a romantic getaway this is the place to be! You have choice of Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels or renting a house or apartment for your stay.

I do have a place to recommend to you if you do chose to visit:

This beautiful 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath condo is located in the center of town. Includes off Street parking and outside shower. Walking distance to all the shops, boardwalk and beach! For more information on this great condo click HERE! This rental is available all year long, perfect for holiday weekends and great getaways!

If you want to know what's going on when you are
looking to vacation just click HERE.

I have been coming to Ocean City since I was a small child. I continued this tradition with my husband. The shore is where we got engaged almost 10 years ago. So many memories here! We decided that this would be a great place to bring our daughter, and we have since she was born. Six years later we decided to up and move here because we loved it here so much. Once you decide to make the trip down here, you will fall in love too!