An upscale beach resort, Port-O-Call Hotel completes renovation of 98 rooms
OCEAN CITY — Atop the stairs from the lower lobby, a beachfront resort opens up to the east as sunlight and a cool sea breeze flow into the Port-O-Call Hotel through sliding glass doors. Outside, parents gather on the deck in loungers, looking out over the beach as their children play in the swimming pool, while […]
Simply Sweet in Marmora a treat for the eyes, mouth and mind
MARMORA — “We wanted something fun that would make someone smile,” Joanne Kimmins said of Simply Sweet, the candy store and ice cream parlor she and her husband opened recently at the ShopRite Plaza in Marmora. “Life has its ups and downs. We wanted people to come in, have some nostalgic candy and be happy.” […]
Boyar’s Market celebrates a century in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The key to long-lasting success is “you have to change with society, with the times,” according to Scott and Gail Ping, owners of Boyar’s Food Market at 1340 Asbury Ave. “Years ago, you used to come home and Mom would have a roast on baking all day long; now she’s working and […]
Grand re-opening of Captain Obadiah’s Seafood Market on Roosevelt Boulevard
MARMORA — Guests walked the planks of the newly remodeled deck May 18 as the Blue Dog Hospitality Group held a grand re-opening celebration for Captain Obadiah’s Seafood Market. The establishment, offering raw seafood and cooked specialties for dine-in and take-out, along with an array of adult beverages, has been a summer staple for Upper […]