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The 7 best things to do on the Boardwalk right now
By Tony RussoAugust 31, 20164 min read
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The Candy Kitchen is the best place to stop for sweets on the Boardwalk
Candy can be a divisive issue on the Boardwalk because sometimes the kids want something brighter, sweeter and sugarier and the grownups want something rich. It isn't clear whether the Candy Kitchen's dominance comes from selection or location, location, location (location, location, location...) but there you have it.
If you miss Pizza Boy, you miss the best Boardwalk pizza
Some people say Tony's is the best, but not enough. Pizza Boy is running away with this category, feel free to tell us why in the comments. Dough Rollers is a distant third for reasons as incomprehensible to them as it is to their voters (who always could vote again, if that is where their conscience lies). I couldn't think up an appropriate pun for how far behind Piezano's is in the polling except to say they're topping Caruso's. In other news, writing puns is the leading cause of deserved carpal tunnel syndrome.
The Purple Moose is the place to be on the Boardwalk
Stopping off for a beer, or grabbing a cold one to get out of the sun is one of the truly great Ocean City Boardwalk experiences. Bars that are dark and cold provide a great contrast after a morning of sun, sand and surf. The Purple Moose, according to you guys, is the height of Boardwalk Bardom, although Shenanigan's and Brass Balls are a close second and third.
Harrison's Harbor Watch is the best place to have a meal on the Boardwalk
It isn't really a shock that Harrison's Harbor Watch is in the lead because of its view, but other restaurants that have Boardwalk seating are worth supporting as well. People who like Shenanigan's, for example, are kind of fanatic about it which is why it is a surprise they're trailing by so much. And don't get me started on Bull on the Beach.
The Alaska Stand is the best place to grab a snack on the Boardwalk
Stands, in the general sense, are at least as important as rides, games of chance and hilariously tacky tee shirt shops in making the Boardwalk experience complete. They fry and freeze and dip things to eat while you're strolling, but they also can cook up something quick if you've seen one too many "No Shirt, No Shoes" signs and wanna just have lunch. The Alaska Stand is the superior place to have that experience, according to the readers. That means according to you. That means if you don't agree, you've gotta vote to change it or live with the consequences of your decision.
The Kite Loft puts the T-Shirt Factory to shame, shop-wise
There are a million different kinds of shops on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. OK, there really just are toys, accessories, apparel and kooky (i.e. henna tattoos or spray painted hats or rice writing or whatever). The Kite Loft not only traditionally wins this slot, but they also often are in the running for Top Ten vote getters annually. If this is cool with you, do nothing. But if you don't want to live in a world where Quiet Storm is seen as inferior to the Kite Loft, there's a way to fix it.
Think Fishers is always better than Dolle's? So do most people
Carmel corn is one of those things you either care deeply about or don't. The people who consistently vote for Fisher's over Dolle's in the popcorn category obviously really really care about Fisher's. Dolle's leaves something of a mark on the people who visit but for some reason hasn't gotten the same traction with the Ocean City enthusiasts. This is the year that might change, if you want it to. If you're among those people who can't understand why Dolle's isn't getting the recognition it deserves, don't just vote, vote every day. Set an alarm or a Google Alert about Dolle's. Share the love.About Tony Russo
Tony Russo has worked as a print and digital journalist for the better part of the 21st century, writing for and editing regional weeklies and dailies before joining the team that produces OceanCity.com and ShoreCraftBeer.com among other destination websites. In addition to having documented everything from zoning changes to art movements on the Delmarva Peninsula, Tony has written two books on beer for the History Press. Eastern Shore Beer was published in 2014 and Delaware Beer in 2016. He lives in Delmar, Md. with his wife Kelly and the only of his four daughters who hasn't moved out. Together they keep their two dogs comfortable.
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