By Taylor Corvino
Monday, August 16th, 2010
This past weekend I ran away to OCMD for a much needed mini vacation. I, being a true Jersey girl, have not found it necessary to travel to any other beaches other than the ones lining Route 18. Somehow my friends from that other state, Pennsylvania, convinced me to give Maryland a try. Can’t say I fell in love with it, but that’s just me being true to my roots.
It’s a much larger version of Seaside with a lot more people. The only perk is that you don’t have to pay to go on the beach. It was the same kind of scene, although OCMD locals would probably argue that they are nothing like the Jersey Shore…but in fact they are. It really irritated me that the instant I told people that I hailed from the Garden State, they immediately mocked our choice of dancing, the fist pump. They had the same kind of clubs, loud techno music, and questionable attire at these hot spots. Snickers and the gang would have definitely felt at home.
I will say I thoroughly enjoyed the bar Seacrets where hundreds of young 20-something year olds hang out during the day in the bay. I’ve admired so many peoples pictures via Facebook from this bayside bar with rafts and tables submerged in the water and was confused as to why I had not found this bar in my travels to and from the Shore. Little did I know I was a few states off. It was the perfect way to work on my tan and socialize with friends. I will note that I was most certainly not happy with the amount of garbage the other party-goers left to float away on the bay, I was dodging floating cans and straws all afternoon.
OCMD's finest hanging out at Seacrets
By the time Sunday afternoon came around, all I wanted to see was a yellow Jersey license plate and a traffic circle. The horrendous traffic didn’t help either. The backup in Maryland and Delware puts the Parkway to shame my friends. So for now I think I’ll stay put and proudly pay my $7 to bask on my Jersey beaches, because there’s no where else I’d rather be. See you on the flip side OCMD, the 732 has my heart.
By Jessica Infante
Friday, August 6th, 2010
Well, he doesn't look like this anymore, but you can still see him for free.
The word on the boardwalk is that MTV’s hooligans have flown the coop to the West Coast to film the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday and a stroll on the boards last night proved their house was dark and empty. If you’re looking to get in some Sleazeside time without the frenzy or the risk of J-Woww punching your lights out, this is the time to do it.
Elsewhere at the shore, dogs will have their day and Mr. Frampton will play a free concert in Asbury Park, you can tap the Rockies at Jenks in Pt. Pleasant Beach or win a trip to Texas at Bar A in Lake Como. Read on: Read the rest of this entry »
By Jessica Infante
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
My cousins visited from Connecticut this week and they wanted to relive some memories from their pre-CT childhood on the Seaside boardwalk. We strolled for a bit, hitting all the major spots and grabbed some slices at the Sawmill ($5 for a slice and a small Diet Coke, but $3.99 for a slice and a Miller Lite – really?) We passed the Beachcomber and there was a huge sign out front telling anyone that came in they could be filmed. Sure enough, Sammi and Vinny were sitting at the bar having what must have been a very serious, intimate and not-at-all scripted conversation, surrounded by all their friends (who happened to have camera, lighting equipment and boom mics) and of course a gaggle of on-lookers.
Satisfied with this brief sighting, we walked on and played some skee-ball and were about to shuffle out to the pier to check out all the rides when some other very, very tan people had the same idea. J-Woww and Snooki and an entourage of crew members and security guards came barreling through. You could barely see Snooki through the crowd, but once everyone in the immediate area figured out that the Princess of Poughkeepsie was at the nucleus of the scrum, a tidal wave of people followed them out onto the pier. They went on a couple rides – including the haunted house. (Not sure what’s more frightening – the costumed people who try to scare you inside, or Snickers’ outfit – who wears furry boots in late July?!?) Pictures after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
By Jessica Infante
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
B&B Lavallette ladies' location...aka the source of a solid third of my summer wardrobe.
B&B, beloved local department store chain, will quite literally roll out its wares this Wednesday for one of three summer sidewalk sales at its men’s and women’s Lavallette locations on Grand Central Avenue starting at 9 a.m.
Sidewalk sales usually require some digging so bring your patience, but it usually pays off. I’ve walked out of the B with tons of great finds. I can’t speak for the men’s department, but the junior’s section is rife with fun skirts and tops for going out, nice sundresses and great beach coverups at prices that don’t make your wallet wince. It’s like a Forever 21 by the sea, if you will. (Word of advice – last summer at the Ship Bottom store’s sidewalk sale, you had to purchase the clothes you wanted to try on with cash and could return whatever didn’t fit for a full refund.)
If you can’t make it this week, sidewalk sales return on July 28 and Aug. 11.
By Jessica Infante
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
- People seeking entrance to the Osprey. Note: no one is in flip-flops. So weird/sad.
With the Fourth now just a faded memory like the smoke that hangs in the sky long after a firework has twinkled away, things can seem a little anti-climactic. However, there’s just two precious months left to savor the sweet summer season and all the outdoor socializing it has to offer – this oppressive heat wave be damned! Put on some shorts, pick up an extra bottle of hair defrizzer, and grab your flip-flops (unless you’re heading to the Osprey – flop ban still in effect. Found out the hard way two weekends ago!), and get out! Read the rest of this entry »
