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South Jersey’s First Bacon and Beer Festival

Thursday, August 14th, New Jersey wants you to celebrate one of the greatest food combinations that has ever existed. The Collingswood Grand Ballroom will be […]

City

Wildwood Considering Beach Tags Once Again

Just over a year since the last time Wildwood considered charging for its beach, the mayor says the city is once again considering beach tags. […]

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Chris Painter’s Flukin’ Foil

Fish, fish and more fish! But we’re certainly not complaining. Especially not after drooling over the pictures of Il Pittore chef Chris Painter’s addition to […]

Be Well Philly

7 Reasons Beach Workouts Are the Best Workouts

The weekend has finally arrived, friends! I’m betting a large chunk of us will be flocking to sandier sidewalks for a few days away from the city. […]

City Life

Stop Complaining About Jersey Shore Hotel Prices

It happens every summer: We roll deep into peak shore season, and people start complaining about hotel and motel prices. The short answer for why this […]

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Peter Serpico’s Grilled Sesame Shrimp

It’s been a long day at the beach and you’re craving seafood. Something simple, but which will still impress whoever you’re serving. Which is exactly […]

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Joncarl Lachman’s Summer Frittata

Noord’s brunch menu is usually supplemented by weekly specials you probably won’t find on another brunch menu in Philly—like Zurkool & Eggs (beer-braised cabbage, smoked sausage and […]

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Vincent Stipo’s Peach G&T

Vincent Stipo, the man tending bar at Vernick, not only has the best beard stubble in Philadelphia, but his summer drink ranks as one of my favorite […]

City Life

Christie to Decide on Smoking Ban for Jersey Beaches

The next difficult item on Gov. Chris Christie’s agenda: Ban smoking from Jersey beaches? Or leave the issue alone?

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Luke Palladino’s Stuffed Lobster

Maine is a bit of a hike from Philadelphia. If you’re not up to making the 9-hour trek (or if the freezing temperatures of Maine […]

Be Well Philly

5 Best Running Routes at the Jersey Shore (With Maps!)

Not everyone R&R-ing it at the beach wants to sit around all day. If you’re antsy to move—and log some serious mileage—check out these expert-approved […]

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Josh Lawler’s Chilled Golden Tomato and Peach “Porridge”

Summer isn’t exactly known as prime soup season. Of course chilled soups, like vichyssoise, begin to turn up on menus when the thermometer passes 70 […]

Property

Jaw-dropper of the Week: $12.5M in Loveladies

Talk about exclusive: Not only is this Gym Wilson-designed house in Loveladies; not only is it oceanfront; not only does it have Viking/Sub Zero and […]

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Katherine Petronaci’s Why Isn’t This Purple?

Stateside has made a name for itself on East Passyunk as having one the best happy hours in the city. The gastropub in South Philadelphia […]

Restaurants

DIY Down the Shore: Nick Elmi’s Traditional (But Not Traditional) Clambake

Nick Elmi’s BYO, Laurel has captured the appetites of those who frequent East Passyunk’s restaurant scene. And chef Elmi’s Traditional (but not traditional) Clambake needs […]