New slavery exhibition opens at Rackliffe House this May

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New slavery exhibition opens at Rackliffe House this May

An exhibition entitled “The Enslaved at Rackliffe House and Worcester County, MD: A Local Story,” opens to the public at Rackliffe House near Assateague Island National Seashore on May 21.

The exhibition covers topics including The Middle Passage, Growth of the Slave Economy, Resistance to Slavery in Worcester County, Methodism and African-American Life, and the US Colored Troops. It includes images as well as two cases of artifacts, one of which displays pieces discovered during an archaeological dig on the Rackliffe property.

“The full story of Rackliffe House cannot be told without a historically accurate portrayal of all the people who lived here,” said Ed Phillips, Jr., President of Rackliffe House Trust. “2019 is a timely occasion to open this show as it marks 400 years since the first African came to the Americas.”

Public and private records, as well as archaeological evidence, show the vital role that African Americans played in Worcester County. They were the economic engine that helped to create and sustain the wealth of 18th-century estates like this one.

The Rackliffe House: Where history and nature meet

Even if you don’t know precisely what you’re looking for, it is easy enough to find the Rackliffe House as part of a larger exploration of the Assateague Island Visitor Center. The house once was part of a plantation tract that took up much of the surrounding area, but time and fortune weren’t particularly kind to the house, nor to the family that founded it.

Rackliffe House was built in the 1740s by Captain Charles Rackliffe, a wealthy seaside merchant-planter who owned 18 slaves. Their names are listed individually around the top of the exhibition’s walls.

This exhibition covers the time from the colonial period until about 1870.  It also tells a local story, focusing on Rackliffe and neighboring estates in Worcester County. Many of the names encountered in this exhibition (i.e. Purnell, Jacobs, Ayres, Jones, Derrickson, Henry, and Fassitt) remain in the area today, although the spelling of names varied over the years.  

“The role which African Americans played is told through records that speak for themselves to explain the lives and workways of the enslaved in the Sinepuxent area of Worcester County,” said Dr. Ray Thompson, former director of the Edward Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture and curator of the exhibition.

Thompson and the exhibition committee were assisted in planning the exhibition by historian Dr. Clara Small, Professor Emeritus at Salisbury University, and leaders from the local African-American community including Barbara T. Purnell and Rev. David Briddell and his wife, Jane.

Rackliffe House Trust has planned a series of talks and lectures in relation to the exhibition. Dates and speakers can be found on at www.RackliffeHouse.org.

This exhibition has been financed in part by the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council (LESHC), a certified Maryland Heritage Area through Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, whose purpose is to preserve, protect and promote the historical, cultural and natural heritage of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Additional support was provided by The Humphreys Foundation, Inc., the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Worcester County Tourism Department and individual donors

Historic Rackliffe House is located at 11700 Tom Patton Lane behind the Assateague Island National Seashore Visitor Center.  Guided tours are available on Tuesdays and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. from May 21- October 31 and Sundays 1-4 p.m. from June 2 – September 1.  Admission is $5 adults, $3 Active Military, and $2 children.  For more information visit Rackliffe House’s website or email RackliffeHouse@gmail.com.

This Week in Ocean City: Finally, a Return to the Outdoors

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This Week in Ocean City: Finally, a Return to the Outdoors

This week’s title, “A Return to the Outdoors,” is inspired by all the events happening outside this week, from Spring Movie Night in the Park to the first Eastern Surfing Association surf contest of the season, along with Berlin’s Reggae Play Day fest and their 2nd Friday outdoor art stroll. When was the last time we had so much to in the fresh, open air? The weather forecast for this weekend is currently looking a little questionable, but if it’s anything like the Springfest weekend we’re now coming out of — a not-too-shabby start to the season! — then we’ll be just fine. 

Watching the bands perform at Springfest 2019.

Last Week’s News

Whale sighting! A humpback whale was caught and then freed on Thursday, May 2, after it was caught in a commercial fishing net near Ocean City. The Salisbury Daily Times reported that three officers, Ocean City firefighters and a “good Samaritan” worked to cut the netting off the 40-foot whale in the waters near 12th Street.

Humpback whale gets caught in net in Ocean City waters, then freed

CLOSE A whale was rescued and freed Thursday evening after it was caught in a commercial fishing net near Ocean City waters, but netting material still remains on the aquatic mammal, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police. National Aquarium officials believe it to be a humpback whale.The whale’s mouth, pectoral fins and possibly its tail were entangled in the gill net.


The OC Bay Hopper is open for the season and ready to take travelers all over Ocean City, from its northernmost reaches into Delaware, all the way down to the Inlet and everywhere in between. The water taxi also moonlights as an activities charter, taking families on crabbing trips and scenic fireworks cruises, and is available for rent, too. 

North Ocean City Water Taxi ‘OC Bay Hopper’ Hits the Water this May

The OC Bay Hopper is an Uber of the ocean, designed to shuttle passengers along Ocean City’s back bays from the northernmost reaches of Ocean City all the way down to the Inlet and Assateague Island.

Ocean City was ranked the #7 place in the U.S. to buy a beach house in 2019. We personally think it should be #1, but Vacasa’s rankings were determined by aggregate cap rate — the ratio of a property’s net operating income over its cost. If you’re in the market for a beach rental, consider Ocean City. 

Ocean City Named #7 Best Place to Buy a Beach House in the U.S.

According to Vacasa, a Portland, OR-based vacation rental company, Ocean City, Maryland is the #7 best place to buy a beach house in 2019. The Top 10 report is based on local markets’ aggregate cap rates, or the ratio of a property’s net operating income over its cost.


This Week in OC

Spring Restaurant Week (til May 11): Come to Ocean City for Restaurant Week and have the opportunity to try new restaurants from fixed price menu options. They may offer a $10, $20, $30, or $40 fixed menu. Dining options range from the clean and simple to fine dining. The chance to try new food or dine at your favorites for a great price is so popular that we highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Don’t miss out on Ocean City Restaurant Week!

Ocean City Community Health Fair (May 7): Atlantic General Hospital is bringing you a FREE health fair which will include free health screenings – carotid, lipid profile, respiratory, bone density, skin cancer, hearing & much more!

Red Doors Spring Cabaret: Painting the Stage (May 8): Visit the Performing Arts Center for “Painting the Stage, a Red Doors Spring Cabaret.” Tickets are $10, and showtime is 6PM, with the doors opening at 5:30PM at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center.

Spring Family Movie Night in the Park (May 10): Come join us for a FREE night of family fun! Ocean City Recreation & Parks will show a family appropriate movie at Northside Park on a giant projection screen. The movie will begin shortly after sunset.

Beachfest Volleyball Festival (May 11-12): Come to Ocean City for the fun, competitive indoor volleyball tournament.  This tournament originated in Ocean City with 40 teams and has exploded in popularity over the past three years growing to over 224 teams in 2018.  Expanding to Salisbury and Snow Hill to accommodate the popularity, we try and keep our Ocean City roots in mind by allowing each team to play in Ocean City one of the two days.

Delmarva ESA Surf Contest #1 (May 11): The Eastern Surfing Association is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing, to the operation of a program of amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities, and to the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment. It was founded in 1967 by East Coast surfers to promote, preserve, and protect the sport of surfing on the East Coast.

Fight the Bite 5k (May 11): Join us on the Boardwalk for the 3rd Annual Fight the Bite 5K Run/Walk. This is a fundraising event providing information and prevention on Lyme Disease while educating the public about the short and long term effects of an illness that is indemic in Worcester County. The Fight the Bite 5K will begin and end on the boardwalk near the Inlet Parking Lot. Registration, stage, and festivities will be set up adjacent to the south west tram station.

The Rat Pack Together Again (May 11): The music that inspired and thrilled an entire generation! This is a fabulous night of music and song. Frank, Dean, and Sammy will be performing with their 8-piece Big Band Swingtopia, singing their great songs and performing their comedy sketches. The Rat Pack Together Again brings these characters to life before your very eyes.

This Week in Berlin

Reggae Play Day (May 10): Come to Berlin and listen and watch a variety of bands perform, including live reggae music from Zion Reggae Band and 9 Mile Roots! There will also be FREE bingo with prizes hosted by Ocean 98’s own Stevie Jay and DJ Magellan, food vendors, and a Beer Garden to complete this great evening.

2nd Friday Art Stroll in Berlin (May 10): Take a stroll through downtown Berlin and check out the town’s featured artists in their local shops and restaurants. Each month is unique, but you’ll always find great art!

Things to do this May in Berlin

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Things to do this May in Berlin

When’s the last time you visited America’s Coolest Small Town? Not just drove through or stopped in for lunch, but really took the time to explore Berlin? If it’s been awhile, this May just might be the perfect time to rediscover the quaint, historic town, 10 miles from the beach and in the center of all of Worcester County’s natural beauty and charm. 

10 reasons to visit Berlin, Maryland

 Berlin, Maryland Welcome to America’s Coolest Small Town Berlin, MD Navigation The town of Berlin, otherwise referred to as ‘America’s Coolest Small Town,’ (see below) is just 10 miles from the beach, but it’s more than a tourist destination for sunshine and summer fun.

Take the day, the weekend or an entire week-long vacation to stroll downtown and see the new boutiques lining Main Street; enjoy a meal at a beloved local restaurant like The Globe or Rayne’s Reef; take in the history and old-fashioned atmosphere of the Atlantic Hotel; and attend one of the fantastic annual events happening this May in Berlin. 

representational art at the globe
See some art while you’re in town, too- the Worcester County Arts Council is based in Berlin, along with several galleries, including the upstairs of The Globe! (The restaurant’s downstairs dining room also features local artwork, pictured here.)

Jazz & Blues, Wine & Brews

May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Jazz and blues? Wine and brews? Yes, it’s all happening in Berlin on Saturday, May 4, when jazz and blues musicians take to two stages in Berlin and provide the soundtrack to shopping Berlin’s quaint downtown shops and the craft vendors throughout town. There will also be food vendors, a beer garden and 60 different wines from around the world available to taste for $35. Admission to the festival is free. 

Reggae Play Day

May 10, 5-9 p.m.

“Can’t make it to Jamaica this year? No problem mon… We’ll bring Jamaica to you!” It’s all about the music on Reggae Play Day, where Jah Works and the Zion Reggae Band will be performing. Sponsored by Ocean98, Reggae Play Day also features food vendors, wine and a beer garden.

Spring Cruisers in Berlin

May 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Classic cars and cruisers line the streets of Main Street Berlin during this annual Cruisin’ event. Come see all the retro cars and hot rods on a beautiful spring day in America’s coolest small town.

Memorial Day at the Monument

May 26, 8-8:30 a.m.

Begin celebrating Memorial Day a day early at Berlin’s Memorial Day at the Monument event, where a ceremony to honor our veterans will be held at the Veterans Monument on the corner of West and Main Street. Sponsored by the American Legions. 

Memorial Day Parade at Henry Park

May 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stick around Berlin for the weekend and attend the Memorial Day Parade at Henry Park! The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Stephen Decatur Middle School and features cars, bands, dancing and music. The parade will march down to Henry Park, where music, vendors, food and games keep the celebration going until 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Berlin Community Improvement Association. 

North Ocean City Water Taxi ‘OC Bay Hopper’ Hits the Water this May

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North Ocean City Water Taxi ‘OC Bay Hopper’ Hits the Water this May

The OC Bay Hopper is an Uber of the ocean, designed to shuttle passengers along Ocean City’s back bays from the northernmost reaches of Ocean City all the way down to the Inlet and Assateague Island.

Like an Uber, passengers can use an app to hail the boat from a number of waterside locations across the peninsula; unlike an Uber, the Bay Hopper can coast along from bayside restaurant to restaurant, or sandbar to sandbar, without hitting the slightest hint of traffic. The only nearby drivers are on jet skis or boats of their own, and the lesser-seen views of Ocean City that the water taxi provides from the Assawoman Bay are unparalleled.

The Bay Hopper officially opens for the 2019 season the first weekend of May. It’s headquartered in North Ocean City on 118th bayside, where its kiosk and departure canal are both located.

“There’s not much up north here within walking distance of all the high rises — there’s not really many attractions up here,” said Steve Butz, one of the Bay Hopper’s four owners. “This is a place where people can get out on the water and have some fun.”

Butz owns the Bay Hopper with his brother, David Butz, and their business partners, Adam Douglass and Jeff Mason. Two of the owners are software developers, who used their tech skills to design and build the OC Bay Hopper app.

2/4 Bay Hopper owners, Steve Butz and Adam Douglass, stand in front of the boat.

On the app, users can choose locations to “hop on” or “hop off” the boat, as far north as Smitty McGee’s in Selbyville, DE and as far south as Assateague Island.

“There are 25 bars and restaurants that are on the bayside here in Ocean City,” Butz said. “The idea is to drop people off at any of them.”

In addition to providing an on-demand water taxi service, the boat can also be booked for private events like bachelor and bachelorette parties, and it can take passengers on “experiences,” which include hands-on nature activities for kids and crabbing expeditions down to Assateague, sunset cruises, and on-the-water viewing parties of Ocean City’s weekly summer fireworks.

bay hopper at sunset
The OC Bay Hopper embarks on a sunset cruise.

The two Bay Hopper boats will pick up passengers from bayside locales and private peers and also shuttle people from downtown on a daily fixed schedule. A pier at the Island Village at Lost Lady Beach next to Sunset Park serves as the downtown drop-off point, where passengers are carried to and from the Bay Hopper’s North Ocean City kiosk.

Right outside the kiosk, which is adjacent to the 118th Street Food Lion, a little man-made beach borders the canal. The sandy sliver is currently an empty, open canvas, but it’ll soon be equipped with cornhole and both shady and sunny places to sit.

“We’re really looking forward to people hanging out here,” Butz said. “If you need to wait for the shuttle, come have some ice cream, sit out there, relax in the shade or the sun… That’s what we’re aiming for.”

The Bay Hopper ran for eight weeks last summer during a trial period, which allowed the owners to see what expeditions were popular and which ones didn’t work. Taking surfers with their boards down to Assateague to ride the waves didn’t work, Butz said, but the crabbing trips were popular. They learned that the 118th Street pier was too far from the water for passengers to step comfortably into the boat, so a floating dock will be installed in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

Passengers come back on the beach after a crabbing trip.

The Bay Hopper team plans to collaborate with the OC Foodie Tour this summer, where they’ll take foodie tourists to three different bayside restaurants to sample the fare and meet the chefs. They’re also partnering with jet skiing and parasailing outlets so that Bay Hopper passengers can book watersports adventures right from the kiosk, and in the kiosk they’ll be selling Taharka Brothers Ice Cream, a beloved Baltimore brand.

Starting in mid-May, Butz’s catamaran — the Alyosha, on which he recently sailed around the world — will be available for additional sailing adventures.

The Alyosha has sailed around the world, but this summer it’ll be sticking to Ocean City’s waters.

Three of the four Bay Hopper owners are licensed captains, and they’re open to working with other captains. Anyone with a captain’s license and a boat can register to join the Bay Hopper’s fleet.

“It’s more enjoyable to get around Ocean City by water, especially when you’re trying to go to a restaurant or bar that doesn’t have parking,” Butz said. “I think this will be a real alternative for people.”

Top 5 Places to Barhop on the Bay

Or, for an even more alliterative title, the Top 5 Businesses to Barhop while Boating on the Bay. In other words, these are five bayside bars in or adjacent to Ocean City that can be reached by boat and are guaranteed to provide you with a good drink and an even better view.

Photos courtesy of Steve Butz.

Celebrate 10 years of The Shrimp Boat’s restaurant, order the freshest shrimp in Ocean City

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Celebrate 10 years of The Shrimp Boat’s restaurant, order the freshest shrimp in Ocean City

Today, the Shrimp Boat on Route 611 in West Ocean City consists of the iconic roadside boat carrying the day’s specials, outdoor seating for carryout and tableside service, and a restaurant that’s 10 years old in 2019. The shrimp are still cooked with the heads on to seal in all the juices, and every customer can still sample one of the famous fresh shrimp; “Try it before you buy it” is Captain Joe’s motto. “I want people to know they are getting the freshest product possible.” 

It was 1989 when the business first started, after Captain Joe set up shop under an umbrella with a scale and a couple of chairs on the side of the highway. The next year, he moved his inventory inside his boat and started selling shrimp along 611, where the Shrimp Boat has remained ever since. 

the shrimp boat
Shrimp happens every day at the Shrimp Boat.

The Shrimp Boat has seen its share of families spanning multiple generations who return to their favorite seafood joint summer after summer, or even fall after fall — the Shrimp Boat opens in April and runs well into October. Many of its returning customers still remember the place before the restaurant came along, back when it was just an unassuming boat on the side of the road, and it still often feels like the secret it once was. Even with the restaurant and its growing outdoor seating areas, the Shrimp Boat still feels like the kind of place that’s frequented only by in-the-know locals who know that, aside from a lot of Old Bay, the secret to a flavorful crustacean is to cook with the head still on.

Restaurant Week at the Shrimp Boat 2018. (Click here for their 2019 Restaurant Week specials, good til May 11.)

The cat’s been out of the bag for a while now, and plenty of tourists know that one of the best places to find fresh seafood is out of a boat of 611. However, in 2019, the Shrimp Boat still cultivates a casual and friendly atmosphere that could keep most diners out on the patio, sipping a local craft beer for hours on end. That’s especially easy this summer, because each week the Shrimp Boat will offer a $5 craft beer — this week it’s a Shore Craft Beer, Big Oyster Brewing Co.’s Hammerhead IPA, but next week it’ll be Maryland brewery Flying Dog’s Numero Uno summer cerveza, in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

As of 2019, the Shrimp Boat has also been designated an ocean-friendly restaurant by the Surfrider Foundation,  which means they engage in a number of practices that reduce single-use plastics. They recently replaced their styrofoam carryout containers and soup bowls with biodegradable alternatives, and now when a customer asks for a straw, they receive a PLA straw rather than a plastic one. It looks and feels just like plastic, but Captain Joe’s nephew and current owner of the Shrimp Boat, Joe White, assures that it is biodegradable and compostable — they’re not cheating!

Painting the patio bench in 2018.

Other recent additions to the Shrimp Boat include an expanded carryout seating area adjacent to the boat. They no longer offer tableside service in that area, but customers are welcome to enjoy their carryout at one of the tables or drink a beer there while their food is being cooked. Crab-stuffed flounder has been added to the menu, and as of this week, the Shrimp Boat is open seven days a week through the remainder of the season.

Health of the Worcester County Real Estate Market in 2019 – Ocean City Real Estate

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Health of the Worcester County Real Estate Market in 2019 – Ocean City Real Estate

The real estate market has shown to be healthy and steady in the first five months of this year.

The following statistics outline the property values to date in 2019 and compares these numbers to the first five months of 2018.

Homes sold in Worcester County

Jan 1, 2019 – April 30, 2019

235 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: Church Street, Pocomoke City with a list price of $5,000 and a selling price of $3,000 after 51 days on the market.

Highest sale price: 17 Seaside Mews, Ocean City with a list price of $2,575,000 and a selling price of $2,295,000.00 after 83 days on the market.

Highest sale price in Worcester County (excluding Ocean City): 47 Boatswain, Ocean Pines with a list of $729,900 and a selling price of $700,000 after 32 days on the market.

We compare these sales to the same months (Jan 1 – April 30) in 2018 and find there were 207 single family homes sold in Worcester County.

Condos sold in Worcester County

170 condos were sold.

Lowest sale price: 226 Ocean Wave, Ocean City with a list of $85,000 and a selling price of $80,000 after 3 days on the market.

Highest sale price: 102 The Meridian, Ocean City with a list of $925,000 and a selling price of $895,000 after 31 days on the market.

Highest sale price in Worcester County (excluding Ocean City): 2209 Points Reach, Berlin with a list of $439,500 and a sale price of $415,000 after 339 days on the market.

Compared to 2018:  359 Condominiums traded hands.

Pocomoke Real Estate

Tranquility of Pocomoke

2019 in Pocomoke

25 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 3 Church St. for $3,000.

Highest sale price: 427 Bank St. for $94,000

 2018 in Pocomoke

13 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 700 Clarke Ave. for $10,500

Highest sale price: 834 White Oaks Lane for $219,000

Snow Hill Real Estate

Historic Snow Hill

2019 in Snow Hill

11 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 107 Belt St. for $40,000

Highest sale price: 4425 Nassawango Rd. for $329,900

2018 in Snow Hill

13 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 4247 Market St. for $27,000

Highest sale price: 3787 Village Trail for $365,000

Berlin Real Estate

Welcome to Berlin

2019 in Berlin

42 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 211 Maple Ave, Berlin for $20,000

Highest sale price: 8711 Cypress Court for $630,000

6 condos were sold.

Lowest sale price: 337 Schooner Lane, Berlin for $170,000

Highest sale price: 2209 Points Reach for $415,000

2018 in Berlin

42 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 88 Sprindrift Lane, Berlin for $130,000

Highest sale price: 11604 Gum Point Rd. for $785,000

17 condos were sold.

Lowest sale price: 12545 River Run Lane 74 for $172,000

Highest sale price: 11200 Seabiscuit Lane for $400,000

Ocean City Real Estate

aloft hotel ocean city md
Bayside views in Ocean City

2019 in Ocean City

44 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 10315 Golf Course Rd. for $89,200

Highest sale price: 17 Seaside Mews for $2,295,000

241 condos were sold.

Lowest sale price: Ocean Wave 226 for $80,000

Highest sale price: The Meridian 102 for $895,000

2018 in Ocean City

45 single family homes were sold.

Lowest sale price: 9101 Coastal Hwy for $130,000

Highest sale price: 12972 Inlet Isle Lane $1,725,000

337 condos were sold.

Lowest sale price: Parrot Bay 5 for $75,000

Highest sale price: Gateway Grand 1706 for $1,425,000

What’s currently available

Worcester County

There are currently 442 single family homes available in Worcester County.

Lowest price: 506 Laurel St. in Pocomoke for $28,900 (on the market for 666 days)

Highest price: 12933 Old Bridge Rd. in Ocean City for $3,599,000 (on the market for 187 days)

There are 501 condos on the market in Worcester County.

Lowest price: Jockey Beach Club 325 in Ocean City for $99,900 (132 days on the market)

Highest price: Gateway Grande 306 in Ocean City for $1,275,000 (72 days on the market)

The steady market values hold true for the entire state as indicated by the Maryland Association of REALTORS.

Please feel free to reach out with any thoughts or questions you may have. Your local real estate professional will also be happy to assist you with further information regarding the real estate market in your specific neighborhood.

This Week in Ocean City: Springfest 2019

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This Week in Ocean City: Springfest 2019

This week marks the transition from April to May, so as promised, we’re officially back for the season with This Week in Ocean City. This week is perfect for easing into the season, because Springfest starts on Thursday!

Springfest is Ocean City’s annual early May celebration that celebrates the warm weather and welcomes visitors to Ocean City, who are increasingly arriving in droves this time of year for their spring breaks and summer vacations. The springtime festival takes place at the south end of the Boardwalk and the Inlet Lot, and includes local food and drinks, handmade arts, crafts and artisanal products and family-friendly activities of all kinds. There’s also a big emphasis on the live music component, and 2019’s lineup includes Almost Queen, The Ultimate Queen Experience performing on Thursday, LeeAnn Rimes on Friday, and Night Ranger with special guest The Reagan Years on Saturday.


It’s still a little breezy down by the ocean, but Ocean City is warming up, and Springfest is the ideal way to celebrate spring.

Last Week’s News

Spring Restaurant Week kicked off in Ocean City last week for its lucky 13th year. From now until May 11, restaurants all over town are offering prix fixe menus and specials to showcase their most delicious and innovative dishes and to kick off dining season a little early. All kinds of restaurants participate, from casual to the finest of fine dining, and the wide variety of price options guarantee that there’s a little something for everyone. Whatever your taste or your budget, it’s the perfect time to try something new!

Spring Restaurant Week starts on Sunday – Here’s a look at this season’s specials

Ocean City’s lucky 13th Spring Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday, April 28, featuring daily specials and prix fixe menu options at restaurants throughout the resort until May 11. Participating restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining outlets, offer specials and a $10, $20, $30 or $40 fixed-price menu.

Casita Linda opened its doors for the first time ever. Located in downtown Ocean City in the Monte Carlo Hotel, the Mexican Bakery & Cafe serves traditional Mexican baked goods, breakfast foods, coffee and espresso.

Inside Casita Linda, Ocean City’s New Mexican Bakery and Café

Casita Linda, a bakery and café serving traditional Mexican baked goods, breakfast foods, coffee and espresso, opened to a steady stream of customers on Thursday, April 25. Located on N. Baltimore Avenue in the Monte Carlo Hotel, the new café is now open daily from 6 a.m.

The Best of Ocean City 2019 voting is still underway! You have until Memorial Day to honor the restaurants and other businesses you love the most in OC, across categories including dining, bars, activities and the boardwalk. Vote now. We’ll announce the results right after we tally them after Memorial Day Weekend.

The Best of Ocean City® 2019 Voting

Best Of Navigation Cast Your Votes for The Best of Ocean City® 2019! Last year’s polls saw nearly 60,000 votes cast, and this year is expected to yield an even bigger turnout! Voting for the Best of Ocean City runs from Memorial Day to Memorial Day each year.

This Week in OC

Spring Restaurant Week (April 28 – May 11): Come to Ocean City for Restaurant Week and have the opportunity to try new restaurants from fixed price menu options. They may offer a $10, $20, $30, or $40 fixed menu. Dining options range from the clean and simple to fine dining. 

Springfest (May 2 – 5): Start the summer off with our free four-day festival in Ocean City. Enjoy delicious food, live music and tons of crafts and gifts. Springfest celebrates spring and the soon-to-be summer season. Four huge big-top tents take over the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk, and are filled with arts and crafts, food and entertainment.

First Friday Opening Reception at the Art League of Ocean City (May 3): First Friday Opening Receptions are held the first Friday of each month at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. From 5pm to 7pm and open to the public. Free Admission.

Jazz and Blues Bash in Berlin (May 4): Spend your Saturday wandering around the quaint stores in Berlin while listening to the Jazz and Blues sounds drifting through the streets. There will be food vendors and a beer garden and, complementing all the unique stores in town, there will be craft vendors lining the streets.

Spring Restaurant Week starts on Sunday – Here’s a look at this season’s specials

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Spring Restaurant Week starts on Sunday – Here’s a look at this season’s specials

Ocean City’s lucky 13th Spring Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday, April 28, featuring daily specials and prix fixe menu options at restaurants throughout the resort until May 11. Participating restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining outlets, offer specials and a $10, $20, $30 or $40 fixed-price menu.

Restaurant Week, which takes place bi-annually in Ocean City every spring and fall, provides visitors and locals with the opportunity to try something new, be it an entree they’ve never had before or a new restaurant altogether. It also provides local restaurants and their chefs with the opportunity to showcase some of their most innovative and creative new dishes. 

Ocean City MD Restaurant Week | Dining | OCHMRA

Come out for Ocean City Maryland Restaurant Week this year! Participating Restaurants offer special fixed price menu options.

Additionally, with an ever-growing array of quality dining options across the Route 50 and 90 bridges, Restaurant Week gives locals a reason to dine in Ocean City during the shoulder season when restaurants aren’t extremely busy. 

Originally held in June, and then in mid-May, Spring Restaurant Week was moved to April in 2015 to get the ball rolling and start Ocean City’s dining season a little bit earlier than usual.

New restaurants participating for the first time in 2019 include Mad Fish Bar & Grill and Sanibel’s Oceanside 32. There’s also a special new contest for Restaurant Week 2019, where diners who eat at three different participating restaurants during the event and send pictures of their receipts to the Ocean City Hotel Motel Restaurant Association will be entered to win a $150 gift card to their favorite participating RW restaurant. 

A Look at the 2019 Restaurant Week Specials

Captain’s Table will offer three courses for $35. Appetizers include tempura fried avocado or pork pot stickers, entrees include chicken Rockefeller, smoked bacon-wrapped meatloaf or shrimp and grits, and desserts include mint chocolate chip and pound cake fried ice cream or New York style cheesecake.

The Shrimp Boat offers every kind of prix fixe menu option under the sun. The $10 menu comes with domestic draft beer or house wine and either a 1/2 lb of shrimp, a shrimp taco or a tuna taco with fries, the $20 menu will get you a crab cake, a 1/2 lb of shrimp and a side, and it’s only up from there with additional $25, $30 and $40 menus. There’s even a Shore Craft Beer special that features $5 Big Oyster Hammerhead on draft or in a can. 

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Spring Restaurant Week at The Shrimp Boat in 2018.

Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant in the Clarion Resort will have a delicious $30 prix fixe menu TBA. 

Victorian Room in the Dunes Manor will have a $35 menu including an appetizer, an entree and dessert. 

Longboard Cafe will have three courses for $35, to be chosen of four: soup/salad, appetizer, entree and dessert. Known for “casual dining… refined,” some of Longboard’s special menu options include shrimp poutine, vegetarian “meatballs,” scallops fondue and stuffed portabella.

Inside the Longboard Cafe.

Mad Fish Bar & Grill will be participating in Spring Restaurant Week for the first time ever in 2019, menu TBA.

BJ’s on the Water has been involved in Restaurant Week since the event’s inception in 2006. This year they’ll offer a $20 lunch menu, featuring favorites like the Pizette Crab Imperial and Billy’s Big Dog, and a $30 dinner menu with a wide variety of appetizer, salad, entree and dessert options. 

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg — additional restaurants throughout town including Bourbon Street on the Beach, Crab Alley, Happy Jack Pancake House, Layton’s on 92nd Street, Marlin Moon Restaurant, Micky Fins, Reel Inn, Sanibel’s Oceanside 32, Sello’s Italian Oven and Bar, The Hobbit Restaurant, The Shark on the Harbor and Touch of Italy are all participating, too.

A complete list of participating restaurants and their menus can be found at oceancityrestaurantweek.com. 

Expect Traffic Delays During Half Marathon This Saturday

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Expect Traffic Delays During Half Marathon This Saturday

The Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens to expect traffic delays the morning of Saturday, April 27, 2019 during the Ocean City Island to Island Half Marathon and 5K. Half marathon runners will begin the race at Assateague Island at 7 a.m. and make their way to the finish line at the Inlet Lot. Runners participating in the 5K event will remain on the Boardwalk and will not affect traffic.

Upon reaching Ocean City, runners will travel east on U.S. Route 50 in the far right lane and cross the Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge. Runners will then turn south on Philadelphia Avenue until turning east on South 1st Street where they will cross Baltimore Avenue and continue to the Boardwalk. Traffic on Philadelphia Avenue south of North Division Street will be reduced to one lane. Drivers should expect delays in the downtown area beginning at approximately 8 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.

Event participants and spectators are urged to use crosswalks while crossing roadways and motorists should be extremely vigilant in the downtown area during this event. Finally, the Ocean City Police Department wishes the best of luck to all runners participating in Saturday’s races!

“Ocean City From a Kid’s Perspective” as told by Connor Daley, age 9

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“Ocean City From a Kid’s Perspective” as told by Connor Daley, age 9

A budding young writer recounts his summer trips to Ocean City. 

By Connor Daley, age 9

In my opinion, the most extraordinary place to visit when you have time during a hot summer, would be the famous Ocean City in Maryland.

Travel to the farthest eastern shores of Maryland to dip your toes in the cool waves of the Atlantic Ocean. While visiting you can swim in the majestic blue waters from dawn until dusk. Dip below the waves on a scuba diving expedition to witness the splendor of Memorial Reef. After your scuba diving expedition has worn you out, take a nap on the sandy beaches, listening to the laughter of children. If you’re not quite tired enough for a nap, no worries, just relax and let your body float on the waves.

More options that you can take advantage of are wind surfing and kayaking, also guaranteed to be loads of fun! Spend your nights in a majestic hotel, I would highly recommend the Carousel Hotel, which even includes an indoor ice skating rink to cool you off! This hotel offers another option you may not expect, you can watch movies on a theater screen right out on the beach!

Save your leftovers, because there are other residents who like them as well, seagulls! We frequently keep popcorn and french fries on hand to offer them a tasty snack.

To end your vacation, be sure to visit the Ferris Wheel in the Jolly Roger Amusement Park to remember all of the fun that you had. Chances are, from up at the top, you’ll be able to see all of the fun places that you’ve been and can spot ideas for your next vacation!

Ocean City offers countless options for everyone, which is why I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun family holiday.
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Inside Casita Linda, Ocean City’s New Mexican Bakery and Café

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Inside Casita Linda, Ocean City’s New Mexican Bakery and Café

Casita Linda, a bakery and café serving traditional Mexican baked goods, breakfast foods, coffee and espresso, opened to a steady stream of customers on Thursday, April 25. Located on N. Baltimore Avenue in the Monte Carlo Hotel, the new café is now open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 7 p.m. once Memorial Day hits, through the summer.

The menu is still evolving, said Casita Linda manager Cynthia Barragán, but it currently includes a breakfast burrito with ham or chorizo, chilaquiles verde, quesadillas, torta sandwich and salad, baked goods including concha and concha ice cream sandwiches, mole pan dulce and tarts, traditional coffees and horchata lattes and fraps, and a few fruity drinks. Owner Linda Barragán runs the business with her family, who together craft traditional family recipes passed down from their home in Guanajuato, Mexico.

“Our roots are deeply embedded in the soil of Guanajuato, Mexico. Every detail in our creations at Casita Linda hold a lifelong meaning or a memory.” – Casita Linda on Facebook.

Peak inside Ocean City’s new café

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Outside Ocean City’s newest (and first) Mexican bakery, located inside the Monte Carlo Hotel on N. Baltimore Ave.
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Seating by the window provides a perfect view of City Hall, and a little bit of Ocean City’s pre-season construction.
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The Barragán family, who moved to Ocean City from Irapuato, Guanajuato in Mexico in 2006, are bringing traditional Mexican baked goods and breakfasts to Ocean City. From left to right: Javier Barragán, Rosa Barragán, Alicia Jensen, owner Linda Barragán, Stephen Kolarik and manager Cynthia Barragán.
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One item included on their evolving menu is a torta sandwich, made with ham, chorizo, chicken tinga or beef.
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In the to-go box is a guava tart topped with a meringue cookie. Underneath it is a lime curd cookie, next to an Agua de Pepino (a fruity cucumber limeade), a horchata latte and an Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus tea).

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Mother’s Cantina takes the lead for Best Mexican Food in Ocean City 2019

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Mother’s Cantina takes the lead for Best Mexican Food in Ocean City 2019

Since the category “Best Mexican Food” was created for the Best of Ocean City® voting in 2017, Mother’s Cantina has always been the winner. They won the title in 2017 and 2018 and now, in the 2019 voting, they’ve got a slight lead over their consistent runner-up, Tequila Mockingbird.

To most, Mother’s winning status won’t come as a surprise. As one Alabamian who visited Ocean City for last year’s film festival wrote, “The food was perfect, and I was a little upset about the fact that Alabama is closer to Mexico, yet I’d never had a house-made tortilla before… Mother’s Cantina has amazing food, amazing bartenders, and amazing drinks. Great place to try your first Orange Crush.”

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A Red-Hot Burrito at Mother’s Cantina, made with grilled hot peppers, Mother’s En Fuego sauce and an ancho chili tortilla wrap.

At first glance, the Best of Ocean City voting, especially in the food-related categories, can seem like a bit of a popularity contest. Thrasher’s always wins Best Fries, Fisher’s wins best Caramel Popcorn and Dumser’s has won Best Ice Cream since the contest’s inception in 2014. After five-plus years it begs the question, are these really the best businesses for their respective snacks, or do they just have the greatest name recognition?

Truth be told, from a local’s perspective, the answer seems to be that it’s unavoidably a little bit of both. Thrasher’s, Fisher’s and Dumser’s do have some of the greatest brand name recognition in town, but there’s a reason for that to begin with: The product they put out holds up to even the harshest criticism, and people genuinely enjoy it. There’s always the possibility that an underdog will sweep the competition away in any of these categories, but based on quality alone, it’s no surprise who the winners usually are.

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Roasted broccoli at Mother’s Cantina.

But Mother’s is not nearly as old as Thrasher’s or Dumser’s, and its name has only recently begun to catch on as a synonym for good, local Mexican food. The competition in the category includes Tequila Mockingbird, Plaza Tapatia, La Abuelita and Guido’s Burritos, all highly-rated and locally-beloved cantinas in their own right. The voting category for “Best Mexican Food,” which replaced the catch-all “Ethnic Food” category in 2017, is one that seems to be based purely on quality of food and the overall experience alone. Mother’s earned its title.

It certainly doesn’t hurt to have a good Happy Hour that all the locals have memorized. Every day from 4-7 p.m., tacos are $1.75, house margaritas are $3.50 and draft beers are $1.50. This also makes them a tough competitor in the “Best Happy Hour” category, where they’re currently in second place following long-reigning champion Coconuts Bar & Grill.     

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Craft beer on tap at Mother’s Cantina.

In addition to their famous taco-friendly Happy Hour, Mother’s Cantina is also known for being an “ocean friendly restaurant,” a designation they first received in 2017 from the Surfrider Foundation. That designation can be attained by restaurants who meet all five of the following criteria: They don’t use styrofoam containers, they follow proper recycling protocol, they don’t offer plastic bags for takeout, they only provide straws upon request, and they provide only reusable tableware for onsite dining– disposable utensils for takeout are provided only upon request. Mother’s Cantina was the first ocean friendly restaurant in Maryland and they’re currently only one of two, along with Pickles Pub.

Mother’s owner Ryan James participates in beach cleanups on 28th Street, and he also ensures that all recyclables at the restaurant are brought to the recycling drop-off center near Walmart on Route 50, as the Town of Ocean City offers no curbside recycling pick-up. (90% of the Town’s waste is instead routed to an incinerator in Pennsylvania.)

Guests who sit at the bar will find, instead of plastic straws, biodegradable blue-striped black paper straws placed neatly by the napkins awaiting patrons’ environmentally-sustainable use.

They’ll also find, among decorative sugar skulls and t-shirts for sale, local craft beer on tap and weekly food specials in addition to the daily Happy Hour deals. Mother’s Cantina earned its title as Ocean City’s Best Mexican Restaurant in 2017 and 2018, and time will tell — when the 2019 voting closes on Memorial Day — if its winning streak continues into this upcoming summer.

The Best of Ocean City® 2019 Voting

Best Of Navigation Cast Your Votes for The Best of Ocean City® 2019! Last year’s polls saw nearly 60,000 votes cast, and this year is expected to yield an even bigger turnout! Voting for the Best of Ocean City runs from Memorial Day to Memorial Day each year.

Ocean City Police Officer Captures Meteor on Dash Cam

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Ocean City Police Officer Captures Meteor on Dash Cam

A suspected meteor flew over Maryland on Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society reported dozens of sightings of the fireball across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Some reports say that the meteor appears to have landed in Bethany Beach, DE area. 

One Ocean City Police Department Officer caught sight of the meteor and captured the footage on his dashcam. According to the OCPD’s Facebook post, Pfc. Nathan Kutz was on patrol around 10:57 p.m. when the incident occurred. 

 

Pretty amazing!

Ocean City Beach Patrol to hold testing for summer employment on April 28

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Ocean City Beach Patrol to hold testing for summer employment on April 28

The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) will hold a pre-employment physical skills evaluation on Sunday, April 28 to fill openings in the 2019 employment roster. The pre-employment evaluation is being held at the Sports Core Center in Ocean Pines. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary to apply.

Candidates should prepare for a full day of testing, which will begin promptly at 10 a.m. After registration and orientation, candidates will be required to complete a 500m swim, 400m run and perform simulated swimming rescues, and demonstrate the capacity to run fast in timed sprint races.  Water-related activities take place in an indoor pool with all running activities outside.

Although pre-registration is not required, candidates are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the test by visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp.  The Beach Patrol requires acceptable proof of age of all candidates, which can be a driver’s license, birth certificate or U.S. passport.  Without proper proof of age, applicants will not be permitted to participate.  In addition, applicants must be 17 years old or older by June 24, 2019, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian during the entire testing process. 

Following the physical skills evaluation, those meeting qualifying standards are eligible for appointment to the Beach Patrol’s Surf Rescue Academy (SRA), which is being conducted in Ocean City in May and June of 2019.  The SRA is an eight day long paid training, which provides all certifications required to be a Surf Rescue Technician. Employees receive a pay increase (from $13.55 an hour to $14.94 an hour) after completion of the academy and a three week probation period.

An additional testing opportunity will take place on June 1 in Ocean City. For additional information, including future testing dates, please contact the Ocean City Beach Patrol at 410-289-7556 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov/ocbp.  

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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Dukes of Hazzard at Cruisin’ Ocean City

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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Dukes of Hazzard at Cruisin’ Ocean City

Cruisin’ Ocean City is excited to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the iconic comedy television series The Dukes of Hazzard with none other than Daisy Duke herself, Catherine Bach. 

Get the chance to meet Catherine Bach on Friday, May 17th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. inside the Ocean City Convention Center and Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Beachside Inlet Parking Lot. Cruisin’ attendees can get their photo taken with the famous 1969 Dodge Charger “The General Lee” tribute car.

“It’s just as exciting to meet the fans as it was 40 years [ago]. The lovefest between the Dukes and our fans has never been stronger,” Bach said.

The Dukes of Hazzard was a long-running show that had a multigenerational appeal. Grandparents could sit down and watch the show with their grandkids. Even today, many viewers who watched the show back in the 80s are re-watching the episodes with their own kids and grandkids.

In addition to Catherine Bach, Cruisin’ will also have Ryan Evans from the hit show Counting Cars at the event on Friday, May 17th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Beachside Inlet and Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. inside the Convention Center.

There will also be thousands of Hot Rods, Customs, Classics and other show cars, plus entertainment, vendors, a car corral, swap meet and lots more over the four-day event May 16-19.  For more information visit www.cruisinoceancity.com or call 410-798-6304.

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Cruisin’ Ocean City Navigation The 29th annual Cruisin’ Ocean City takes place May 16 – 19, 2019 Each Spring, just before Ocean City, MD is flooded with hundreds of thousands of tourists, thousands of classic cars, Hot Rods, and tricked out trucks flood the streets for the annual Cruisin’ Ocean City Car Show, held in late May.

Feel like royalty this summer at the Princess Bayside

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Feel like royalty this summer at the Princess Bayside

The Princess Bayside, located right on the sandy bayfront beach on 48th Street, gives travelers even more of a reason to stay, dine and play in midtown Ocean City. 

The fact that midtown OC is as lively and vibrant in the summer as downtown is hardly a secret; Ocean City’s upper streets have been highly developed and full of life for decades. But still, some families forget, when they travel down the Route 50 bridge and spend most of their time around the Inlet and the rides downtown, that there is more — much, much more — fun to be had above 27th Street where the Boardwalk ends.

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With its own little bayside beach, pools on the rooftop and indoors, and live entertainment through the season, the Princess Bayside’s amenities are reason enough to stay midtown. This year, however, the tropical hotel is upping its family-friendliness another level by offering packages with tickets to Jolly Roger and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.

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Even the lobby of the Princess Bayside is a relaxing, tropical beach haven.

Ripley’s requires a trip down to the Boardwalk, but Jolly Roger is just on 29th Street, surrounded by mini golf courses, a go-kart track, surf shops, seafood houses, jet ski, parasail and pontoon boat rental outfits and more, from 29th Street up to the not-so-far reaches of north Ocean City.

Staying downtown and on the Boardwalk is fun, but it’s not for everyone. For families who crave all the fun but a little more peace and quiet on their summer vacation, a stay midtown at the calm, pastel-colored paradise that is the Princess Bayside, is definitely in order. 

Weddings at the Princess Bayside are ultra-special and fit for a true princess. Brides get ready with their party in a spacious room on the second floor, then make their grand entrance from a set of stairs that lets out right on the beach. The Princess is one of the few hotels in town that has its own small, private beach, which can be totally cleared out for the wedding. That means no public spectators and no unsavory characters in the background of photos.

The sun sets on the bay and makes the Princess’ ceremony location especially picturesque. Then, when it comes time for the reception, guests can head to the Augusta ballroom, which can hold up to 125 people and still have plenty of room for dancing and elbows. The hotel’s wedding planner, Destiny Davis, is already in talks with one couple for a 2021 wedding. 

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The Princess Bayside’s private beach, where the ceremony backdrop is almost as beautiful as the bride.

 

Andrea Smith is the new Food and Beverage Director at the Princess Bayside. She handles all catered events, including weddings, as well as the menu at Finnegan’s, the Irish pub attached to the hotel. In fact, smaller weddings can take advantage of Finnegan’s intimate second floor.

Smith is new to the Princess and its onsite restaurant, but she’s already shaking things up at Finnegan’s.

“We’re doing more pub-type food with a little more of an ethnic flair,” she said. “Something different than what you can find anywhere else.”

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A look inside Finnegan’s Irish Pub & Eatery.

 

The new menu includes ale-infused foods and all kinds of entrees to pair with beers like Guinness and craft IPAs. She’ll also be bringing some concessions up to the rooftop pool bar, which previously only served drinks. 

The pool bar is the perfect place to celebrate after a wedding, or to just kick back with a cocktail and watch that gorgeous sunset while the kids play in the water. 

“The pool bar is going to be phenomenal this year,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Kristy Marvel. “You can have rest and relaxation with food and cocktails.”

It’s just another one of the Princess Bayside’s idyllic summer spots, along with their sunny private beach and the cool, pub atmosphere of Finnegan’s, which is especially ideal for cooling off after a summer afternoon spent in the sun. Lounging on the roof with a fruity drink in hand, soaking up the sunshine down on the beach or even relaxing in the tub of a King Jacuzzi Room make up the moments that really make you feel like royalty at the Princess Bayside. 

And they’re the moments that give you plenty of rest so you’re able to take on all the mini golf, jet skiing, parasailing go-karting your heart desires.

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