John’s Water Ice is Coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk A beloved Philadelphia institution is bringing its iconic frozen treats to the Jersey Shore. John’s Water Ice, a family-run business serving authentic Italian water ice since 1945, has announced the opening of a new location in North Wildwood, New Jersey. This marks the company’s southernmost venture …
Wildwood Boardwalk Named the Best In America The famed Wildwood Boardwalk, the almost two-mile stretch of wooden planks along the Jersey Shore that has welcomed generations of beachgoers with its cacophony of amusement rides, neon lights, arcade games and the steady hum of tramcars, has been named the best boardwalk in America by USA Today’s …
LaScala’s Fire Is Coming to Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is cooking up something big–literally. As part of a massive $50 million expansion and renovation project coming in 2025, the resort has announced a lineup of new additions, and leading the pack is the opening of LaScala’s Fire, …
North Wildwood’s Road Diet Almost Complete – First Look If you visited North Wildwood in the past five months, you may have noticed that something big is happening. North Wildwood’s New Jersey Avenue (CR 621) is getting a major facelift, with a multi-million-dollar reconstruction project officially underway between 4th Ave and Walnut Ave. Spearheaded by …
Tara Kitchen in Wildwood Says Goodbye After nearly four flavorful summers in the Wildwoods, Tara Kitchen has officially closed its doors. The Moroccan-inspired restaurant, located at 5209 Pacific Avenue–just across from Duffer’s Ice Cream Parlor–shared the news on Facebook in a heartfelt message to the community: “Dear Wildwoods Community, Thank you for welcoming us and …
Federal Funding Pulled from Margate’s Lucy the Elephant A significant setback has hit one of New Jersey’s most iconic landmarks, Lucy the Elephant, as a promised $500,000 in federal funding has been unexpectedly withdrawn. Standing proudly at 9200 Atlantic Avenue in Margate, Lucy the Elephant has earned her place as one of the most iconic …
The Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille Returns to North Wildwood A well-known name is making its return to North Wildwood’s dining scene. The Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille has officially announced its reopening, reclaiming its original location at 2507 Delaware Avenue with plans to welcome guests starting May 1st, 2025. The news, shared via a …
Coffee Tyme Expanding to North Cape May Cape May’s coffee shop, Coffee Tyme, is brewing up something special for the upcoming summer season. In a surprise announcement on social media, the family-owned business revealed plans to open a brand-new location in North Cape May, right where Donut Connection once stood at 3850 Bayshore Road. Coffee …
Wildwoods Construction Update – April 2025 – New Restaurants & Boardwalk Work The off-season in the Wildwoods usually brings a bit of quiet–but not this year. We’re moving at hyper-speed with an explosion of new businesses and construction projects that are reshaping the shore in big ways. Based on your suggestions, we hit the streets …
Children’s Fresh Air Home in North Wildwood Enters Phase 3 The Children’s Fresh Air Home in North Wildwood, New Jersey, has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for disadvantaged children in the region for over a century. Its mission of offering children the chance to escape the difficulties of daily life and experience the …