SJMBestOfTheBest719 - FINAL_SJM Feature 6 / 28 / 19 4 : 15 PM Page 4 C A N D Y S T O R E Rocket Fizz in Marlton Five out of five dentists might not approve , but those of us with a sweet tooth just can’t resist a trip to this old - school candy shop . Customers are encouraged to fill up a bag — for a set price , no weighing here — with goodies like B L T Smarties , Swedish fish and K & A Bagel Café caramels . Or they can choose in Cherry Hill from a wide range of choco - The “ pepped up ” BLT at K & A had us rubbing late bars and hard candies , our sleepy eyes one early morning to make sure from Kinder Joys to king - we weren’t seeing things . It turns out this dreamy sized Kit Kats and everything sandwich is indeed real . Your choice of bagel is in between . filled with the rudimentary bacon , lettuce and tomato and finished with a pesto mayo , thinly S T R O M B O L I sliced pepperoni , melted provolone and Aversa’s Bakery a touch of balsamic . in Washington Township Township — as it is affection - ately known by residents — has long had a heavy Italian influence , but the crispy exte - bread baked daily , we’ve got homemade water ice on a rior and gooey insides of the toric clock tower — restored plenty of excuses not to cook hot summer day , with flavors Stromboli at Aversa’s are by the owners — is this funky tonight . ranging from traditional loved by all , regardless of spot that’s a little bit rustic ( cherry and lemon ) to out - ancestry . Varieties include the and a little bit retro , so it’s side - the - box ( Oreo - dough standard pepperoni and only fitting that their list of W A T E R I C E and mint chocolate chip ) . cheese or steak and cheese as specialty cocktails seems like Primo Water Ice Renowned author Mitch well as spinach and ricotta , a step back in time . Carefully in Westmont Albom , a regular visitor when roast pork and provolone and crafted choices include Gold As appealing as the afford - he was growing up in South more . Aversa’s also has two Rush with Bulleit bourbon , able prices and family - Jersey , loved the treat so locations down the Shore to honey - thyme syrup and friendly vibe are , the real much that he teamed up with satisfy cravings at the beach . lemon juice or French 75 with reason why generations of Primo to open a water ice Barr Hill gin , champagne , locals have flocked to Primo shop in Detroit . simple syrup and lemon is the lure of refreshing , S O U P juice . When the clock strikes The Olde World Bakery & 5 , you know where to find us . Café in Mount Holly CAKE Although well - known for its STAND BAKERY artisan breads and pastries S P E C I A L T Y F O O D baked in a brick oven , The M A R K E T Olde World Bakery & Café Valente’s Italian Specialties also has a full menu with in Haddonfield pasta dishes , pizza and a After years of building a fol - rotating list of homemade lowing at local farmers mar - soups focusing on the kets , the family - run Valente’s freshest , farm - to - table ingre - opened a brick - and - mortar dients . We’re partial to the location in the heart of cream of potato and bacon , downtown Haddonfield . but the seafood bisque , Drawing on Old World French onion and all of the recipes and techniques , with other offerings hit the spot as ingredients sourced from well . local farms and vendors , this market offers homemade pastas , sauces , and even S A U S A G E S A N D W I C H fresh ricotta and mozzarella , Botto’s Italian Line Market in to elevate any dish we pre - Swedesboro pare at home . Along with Abe Froman might be the their takeout family meals , sausage king of Chicago , but sandwiches and loaves of there’s no question who sits SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 16 issue 4 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 47