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SJM 720 Best of the Best - FINAL - Reg3_SJM Feature 7 / 15 / 20 2 : 52 PM Page 13 Cape Ma ? C O N T I N U E D as you nibble on “ beachy bites ” and sip on summery T H E B R O W N R O O M cocktails . The throwback atmosphere blends well with the list of classic cocktails that have S H O R E G O O D D O N U T S been elevated with modern When it comes to imaginative twists of mixology . doughnuts , Shore Good has few peers . If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking T H E B O I L E R R O O M for on the menu of specialty Don’t miss : The impressive options , make your own by variety of gourmet brick oven choosing from a lineup of pizzas satisfy any discerning DIY icings and toppings . foodie . C A P E M A Y B R E W I N G S U R F C I T Y P I Z Z A C O M P A N Y Grab a slice : Our vote goes to the “ Surf Special , ” starring A solid lineup of regular and pepperoni , sausage and rotating drafts and a com - plenty of cheese , with pep - munal tasting room make pers , onions and mushrooms this a great place to grab a to boot . flight and expand your horizons . V I K I N G F R E S H O F F T H E E B B I T T R O O M T H E H O O K Quintessential fine dining at From lobster tails and scal - its best , this romantic restau - lops to flounder and yellowfin rant tucked into the Virginia tuna , from oysters and little - Hotel oozes elegance from neck clams to crab cakes and CONCORD CAFÉ IN the décor to the highly pol - mussels , Off the Hook’s menu AVALON ished farm - to - table menu . goes on and on . H O T D O G T O M M Y ’ S Margate / Between the buns : Each one of the nearly 30 mind - bending Ventno ? signature dogs is worthy of your attention . B O C C A C O A L F I R E D B I S T R O With a menu that covers all Long Beach the bases from pizza and sandwiches to prime rib and Islan ? handmade gnocchi , it’s hard not to find a reason to love T H E A R L I N G T O N this place . Head to the outdoor patio of this Ship Bottom spot for some of the island’s finest T O M A T O E S CK EYED BLA seafood , handmade pastas You’ll find a nice mix of SUSANS IN LONG BEACH ISLAND and other American fare . comfort foods on the menu , but no visit here is complete without sampling a few of superb menu of artisanal T H E G A T E W A Y H A R V E Y C E D A R S the impressive signature yet approachable fare fea - R E S T A U R A N T A N D S H E L L F I S H C O . sushi rolls . turing locally sourced ingre - L O U N G E This family - run landmark has dients . The rangy cocktails been doing seafood right since Soup’s on : The excellent Man - list includes the must - try the early 1970s . In fact , Food & hattan and New England S T E V E A N D C O O K I E ’ S sangria . Wine magazine recently chowders have won numer - Sweet treat : Come for the named Harvey Cedars one of ous grand - prize honors at cocktails and the stellar the best classic restaurants in LBI’s annual Chowderfest . plates , but stay for the C H I C K E N O R the Garden State . Anyone who immaculate blueberry pie . T H E E G G has dined there knows why . B L A C K E Y E D Day and night : Go for break - fast , but go back for the Buf - S U S A N S M A R G A T E D A I R Y B A R & falo wings , with 18 glorious It may feel a little different D A D D Y O B U R G E R side sauces from which to this season , but this Harvey Perfect for : Viewing the While we all scream for ice choose . Cedars stop turns out a Atlantic from the rooftop bar cream , we also speak highly of SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 17 issue 4 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 34 |

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SJM 720 Best of the Best - FINAL - Reg3_SJM Feature 7 / 15 / 20 2 : 52 PM Page 14 B E S T o f t h e S H O R E other words , Augie’s aims to tion for an unforgettable the tantalizing MDB Burger . M E G U S U S H I please every palate . The breakfast , including its There’s a reason this place has On a roll : The eponymous sig - cheese lovers ’ omelet and the famous doughnuts . These been around for nearly 70 nature roll is a lovely blend of PB & J waffle sound like win - pillow - like delights come in years , they do it all well . shrimp tempura , crab stick ners to us . six no - frills varieties ; don’t and lobster . expect jimmies or other J O H N N Y ’ S C A F É A N D B A R gilding of the lily , but none is Good times : Happy hour runs S O F I A A L A M O D E I C E C R E A M needed . seven days a week , but on A taste of Greece : From the P A R L O R Wednesdays the drink spe - moussaka flatbread to the The show - stealer : “ The cials last all night long . grilled octopus , this is as Atomic Split ” — 32 ounces of D O T ’ S P A S T R Y S H O P authentic as it gets . black raspberry , strawberry Guilty pleasures : Dot’s does and vanilla ice cream , heaped doughnuts , Danish pastries V E N T U R A ’ S G R E E N H O U S E with banana , pineapple and and more , but our vote goes The oceanfront location R E D R O O M C A F É other fruit . to remarkable sticky buns . always attracts a crowd Nonna approved : The appe - looking to sip on a rum runner tizers , homemade pastas and or nosh on sandwiches , pizza inspired entrées showcase S U N R I S E C A F É Y I A N N I ’ S C A F É and other light fare . the best in Italian cuisine . A homey hotspot : From the Rise and shine : The breakfast cinnamon roll pancakes to offerings are particularly the crab avocado toast , you robust — and you won’t find a J U N I O R ’ S D O U G H N U T S Ocean Cit ? can taste better fruit smoothie . A N D D O G S both ingredients in Those who know will tell you a A U G I E ’ S O M E L E T T E every bite . dozen of these sublime dough - A N D W A F F L E H O U S E O C S U R F C A F É nuts may not be enough , espe - When it comes to omelets or B R O W N S Paddle over to this cheery cially if you’re talking about the waffles , Augie’s menu spot for all - day breakfast , R E S T A U R A N T Bavarian crème or the choco - abounds with almost too including some of O.C . ’ s Hit the boards and make a late frosted . many varieties . Almost . In fluffiest omelets . The beeline for this O.C . institu - lunchtime crowd swears by the “ surfer specials ” ( Philly - style cheesesteaks and other sandwiches ) and the tacos , particularly those of the mahi mahi sort . S A N D W I C H B A R Tiny but mighty — that Cape Ma ? about sums up Sandwich Bar . Fans rave about the B L U E P I G T A V E R N lobster roll , the BBQ pulled - Order this : The lump crab pork sandwich and the tacos , cake rivals the best you'll find but if you can’t find some - in Maryland . thing to make you happy here , you’re not looking > closely enough . T H E C H A T T E R B O X What you’ll find : American - style breakfast and lunch classics , including some sur - prises — such as made - to - order beignets . S H R I V E R ’ S S A L T W A T E R T A F F Y Shriver’s has been a Shore staple since the late 19th cen - tury , thanks to its amazing saltwater taffy , Boardwalk fudge and macaroons , among other sweet treats . A personal admission : Shriver’s chocolate peanut butter fudge makes us weak in the knees . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 17 issue 4 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 35

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