The Borough of Avalon officially granted permission for the local restaurants to offer outside dining. Check out the comfortable outdoor seating areas at both the Circle Tavern (21st Street) and the Princeton Grill (facing Dune Drive). Look for more businesses to follow suit.
A new restaurant at the 21st Circle – Black Fish- will have to give it a try.Â
Sundae Best Ice Cream Parlor- 29th and Dune Drive- the new location looks like its almost ready to open. I missed Kohler’s Bakery on Mother’s Day weekend- but thankfully, they will be back for Memorial Day weekend!Â
New in Stone Harbor- Jay’s on Third – on 99th Street (the former Fish Tales space). Over the winter, I saw a Newtown Grill sign on the Sole door (98th and Third), but the open sign is back up with the exisiting awnings and a Sole menu posted outside. ??
The dining/food choices along the Seven Mile Beach improve each season. Better add a few more minutes to my morning walk 🙂
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 This was taken yesterday morning- not a car in sight. By the afternoon, a few of my neighbors arrived- with more expected by tonight.  The Philadelphia news stations are providing postive “shore” reports- and predicting great weather. It should be a fun weekend!
   
 
      
 There is still enough beach for my morning walk. And at high tide this summer, our beach neighbors will be our new BFF’s! I hope they have good snacks to share 🙂
 This is where I was during Monday’s storm. Sitting by a pool in Florida, reading a book, and enjoying the sun. I had no idea the weather back home was so nasty!
 Meanwhile…my husband was here and took this picture of the bay in Stone Harbor. 
 And, this is the beach at 18th Street in Avalon today. There was beach erosion in both Avalon and Stone Harbor, and some damage to docks along the bay. A northeast storm is common in March- but unexpected in May. 
 Moderate temperatures, but a foggy day at the shore. Hopefully, the moisture will help with my allergies/cough.
Philadelphia Inquirer- Article
Article in the 5/23/08 Inquirer about Seashore Home Decor…with a familiar house featured!
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_design/
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