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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Walker provides three wing flavors for July 4 gathering

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (July 2, 2021) Simplicity can be complexity in its infantile state. An experienced cook knows the meaning behind these words. In other words, do not be fooled by the easiness and straightforwardness of a recipe. Sometimes the humblest dish can be the trickiest.

That being said, there is nothing better than an ice-cold beer and crispy wings on a hot summer’s day. The coveted crunchy exterior and succulent, juicy flesh is mouthwatering indeed. Let us take a closer look at one of America’s favorite appetizers.

We must start from the very beginning, the meat itself.

Specificity and science are the foundation for a knowledgeable cook. Have you ever wondered why poultry has white and dark meat? And what does this have to do with preparing wings?

The answer is quite interesting. Allow me to explain.

It turns out, the colorization of meat is not due to the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin but to the oxygen-storing myoglobin, which is located in the muscle cells.

Chickens have limited wing use, which means their breasts and wings have lower levels of myoglobin compared to their thighs and legs.

Myoglobin, a protein that helps deliver oxygen to muscles, is used for endurance, and is what makes meat appear dark. Dark meat needs more cooking time and higher heat.

The next consideration is prepping the wings for cooking. When you purchase chicken wings, the actual wings consist of a tip, wingette and a drumette. The tip has very little meat, so you will want to remove it. Then, cut the joint that holds the wingette and drumette together.

The skin itself is also an important factor. In order to develop a crispy exterior, one must dehydrate the skin and render the fat.

There are those who insist that salting and air drying the chicken in the refrigerator helps dehydrate the skin. Personal preference adds variety and highlights distinction.

If your method of cooking is frying, you will want to choose an oil that is neutral in taste and has a high smoking point. Canola oil is a good choice.

Also, it is important not to overcrowd the pan when frying. Overloading causes the temperature of the oil to drop which will result in soggy wings.

Some chefs prefer to dredge the wings in cornstarch for a lighter texture. Just remember as soon as the cornstarch hits the hot oil, some of the cornstarch will separate, nullifying some of your efforts.

Chicken wings that have been dipped in a batter and fried are texturally perfect. But when one tosses them in a sauce, some of the crispiness is lost.

A slurry of 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 cup water will ensure a contrast in texture. However, it takes longer to achieve the golden-brown color and the thickness of the coating is a little denser than most people are used to.

Double frying is another option. The chicken wings are actually fried twice for added crunchiness. But you have to be careful not to overcook the meat.

After you have fried your wings, do not place them on a plate lined with paper towels. The crispy wings will be sitting on a soggy mess. Instead, place them on a cooling rack.

Whether to serve the sauce on the side or toss the wings in the sauce is the choice of the cook. And then the next question is what type of sauce? Buffalo, Thai, sweet, and spicy are just a sampling of the possibilities.

If time is of the essence, take your favorite barbecue sauce and enhance it with a few extra ingredients. You will be surprised the difference that a few addiSee BLACKBERRY Page 31

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CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15TH Street & Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com July 2: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5-9 p.m. July 3: Aaron Howell Trio, noon to 4 p.m.; Stratus Fear, 5-9 p.m. July 4: Rick & Regina, noon to 4 p.m.; Time Police, 5-9 p.m. July 5: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. July 6: Heather Vidal Solo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Full Circle, 3:30-7:30 p.m. July 7: Jack Bannon, noon to 3 p.m.; Marcella Peters Duo, 4-8 p.m. July 8: Heather Vidal Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Smooth Rhythm, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspub.com July 2: Jimmy Charles Duo, 8 p.m. to midnight July 3: Jim Long Live, 3-6 p.m.; John Schwartz, 8 p.m. to midnight July 4: DJ Wax, 10 a.m. July 7: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. July 8: Ricky LaRicci, 5-9 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / johnnyspizzapub.com July 8: Open Mic Night w/host Troy Hanna, 6-9 p.m. OCEAN CLUB 101st Street, Ocean City Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Ocean Club July 2: First Class, 7 p.m. to midnight; DJ Twitch, 7 p.m. to midnight July 3-4: First Class, 7 p.m. to midnight July 5: DJ Twitch, 7 p.m. to midnight Lenny’s Beach Bar July 2-4: Stephen Anthony, noon-4 p.m.; On The Edge, 4-10 p.m. July 5-11: First Class, 4-10 p.m. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org July 2: Full Circle, 6-10 p.m. July 3: Tranzfusion, 6-10 p.m. July 4: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m. July 8 Beach Bandits, 6-10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com July 2: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 3: Bobby O' on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; Shake, Shake, Shake, 1-5 p.m.; Jah Works, 5-9 p.m.; Cherry Crush, 9 to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Smashed, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 4: Bobby O' on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jah Works, 1-5 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Stealing Savanah, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Independence Day Fireworks!, 9:30–10 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Event Horizon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 5: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 6: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directons, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 7: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Shake, Shake, Shake, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 8: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; Adwela & The Uprising, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10:00 p.m. THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.

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Blackberry, gold dusted, barbecue options

Continued from Page 30 tions can make.

We are not done, one has to decide whether to fry, grill, or bake.

Wow, I am exhausted. As you can see an unassuming dish goes through many deliberations before conclusion can be finalized.

When you entertain, you want to give your guests choices. Chipotle blackberry wings, plain wings that are garnished with real edible gold dust, and sweet barbecue wings are a great combination.

The Fourth of July is about fireworks and sparkles. Let’s celebrate our independence with fiery, glittery and sweet wings. Enjoy!

Note – Edible gold dust can be purchased at Amazon.

Chipotle Blackberry Wings

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon honey 1 ¼ cups seedless blackberry jam ½ cup pureed chipotle peppers with adobe sauce ½ teaspoon black pepper 10 wings, tips removed and wingette and drumette separated canola oil for frying 1. In a medium bowl, combine unsalted butter, garlic powder, honey, blackberry jam, chipotle peppers with adobe sauce and black pepper. Whisk until well blended, set aside. 2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Make sure there is enough oil to cover the wings. Fry wings until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

When the wings are done, place them on a cooling rack briefly so the excess oil can drain off. Toss them in the chipotle blackberry sauce and serve immediately.

Gold Dusted Wings

edible gold dust 10 wings, tips removed and wingette and drumette separated canola oil for frying 1. In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Make sure there is enough oil to cover the wings. Fry the wings until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

When the wings are done, place them on a cooling rack briefly so the excess oil can drain off. Sprinkle gold dust on the wings and serve immediately. Barbecued Wings 2 cups favorite barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons favorite wing sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed, dried rosemary a splash of rice vinegar 10 wings, tips removed and wingette and drumette separated canola oil for frying 1. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, rosemary and rice vinegar. Whisk until well blended, set aside.

2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Make sure there is enough oil to cover the wings. Fry the wings until golden brown, about 8 minutes. When the wings are done, place them on a cooling rack briefly so the excess oil can drain off. Toss them in the barbecue sauce and serve immediately. Secret Ingredient – Freedom. “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” – John F Kennedy Curry presented teacher award (July 2, 2021) The Knights of Columbus, Council #9053, presented Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School kindergarten teacher Joanne Curry with its 2021 Teacher of the Year Award.

The award ceremony that occurs annually will not take place this year as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.

Curry has served in the ministry of faith and academics as a kindergarten teacher since 2004 and was one of the first employees starting the year MBS opened in 2003.

In nominating Curry, one of her colleagues spoke about the professionalism that she exhibits saying, “Mrs. Curry creates a positive structured classroom environment that is conducive to learning. She establishes effective rules for classroom behavior, and observes, evaluates and records students’ academic and social progress.” Another colleague wrote, “Joanne is one the most kind, compassionate and wonderful teachers on our staff. She always goes above and beyond for her students, and she is often found at school on the weekends. She is someone I look up to and strive to emulate.” Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is a pre-K 3 through eighth grade school located at 11242 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811.

ARTISTS AWARDED

(Far left) Don Lehman of Ocean Pines won first place for his painting of Greta Thunberg in the Rare Earth group art show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The show ran from First Friday, June 4, to June 26. (Left) Kal Dupchen took second place for his mixed media art in the show.

SCHOLARSHIP

Sandy Buchanan represented the Worcester County Garden Club in presenting the organization’s 2021 scholarship to Emma Merritt at Pocomoke High School. Each year, a $1,000 scholarship is presented to a Worcester County public school senior who plans to major in horticulture, botany, or agricultural, ecological, or environmental studies. Merritt chose an environmental resources management major. She is an active participant and leader in her school and community and plans to continue that involvement into college and beyond.

WINNER

Members of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently drew the winning tickets for its annual Boat Show raffle. The club was unable to have the boat show this year due to covid, but boat dealers stepped up and donated $57,000 worth of prizes. First place was a pontoon boat with a 50hp motor donated by North Bay Marine, which was won by Maxine Brisbane, right. Club members, from left, are Bill Brown, Bill Hickey, Charlie Dorman, Melva Middleton, Christina Dolomount Brown and Lew Frey, with Brisbane.

LITERACY PROGRAM

Worcester Preparatory School thanks the Bank of Ocean City for sponsoring the spring 2021 EverFi Financial Literacy Program for seniors in Paul Cyryca’s Contemporary Issues course. Thirty-six students participated and are now Certified Young Adults. Pictured, in front, from left, are Bryn Elliott, Baylie Holmes, Carly Young, Natalie Foxwell, Grace Hopkins, Caroline Anderson, Meredith Cummings, Marika Vasilikos, Sarah Butler, Claire Williams, Vice President at Bank of Ocean City Earl Conley (WPS alum ’90) and Head of School Dr. John McDonald; and in back, Vice President at Bank of Ocean City Nancy Bradford, Cyryca, John Arrington, Hunter Gentry, Graham McColgan, Chipper Becker, T.J. Bescak, Ryan Brafman, Brugh Moore, Millie Cammack, Maddy Warren and Arusa Islam, Lexi Willey. Not Pictured: Mason Brown, Connor Carpenter, Ava Gerachis, Ethan Griffith, Ibby Khan, Cole Lamson-Reich, C.C. Lizas, Sophia Ludt, Vishnu Mohan, Nathan Oltman, Hannah Perdue, Vincent Petrera, Teague Quillin, Abby Reynolds, and Chelsea vanVonno.

IT’S CHESWICK

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration features important roadway safety information in the newly published “Cheswick the Crab and the Smart Summer” paperback book. The Cheswick the Crab mascot and safety ambassadors distributed free copies of the book on June 12 in Ocean City.

During its general membership meeting on June, the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines awarded four $1,000 scholarships to seniors from Stephen Decatur High School.

Donna Potenza, chair of the Scholarship Committee, presented the awards to Rafe Grant Parson, Brooklyn Pugner, Grace Watson and Kathrine Elizabeth Wrench, in recognition of their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and dedication to their community.

Initiated

Several Worcester County residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Madison Fritz of Berlin, Fritz was initiated at James Madison University, and Blaine Mason and Zach Davis of Berlin, and Veda Nowowieski of Ocean City at Salisbury University; Erica Lehner of Ocean City, University of Maryland, Baltimore;

They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

New students

The following Stephen Decatur High School graduates have enrolled at McDaniel College as members of the Class of 2025:

Eileen Eslin of Berlin, plans to study cinema; Lauren Stull of Berlin, plans to study art; Luke Thomas of Ocean City; and Jordan Milbourne of Berlin, plans to study criminal justice.

McDaniel offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

Earns degree

The following Worcester County residents earned degrees from University of Maryland Global Campus:

Manuel Isaias Perez of Ocean City, Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security; Melanie Wooldridge of Berlin, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Megan J. Keane of Berlin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Pamela Tenny Wenninger of Ocean Pines, Master of Science in Accounting and Information Systems; and John Richard O’Brien of Bishopville, Master of Science in Data Analytics.

Dean’s list

A number of Worcester County residents were named to the dean’s list this year at their respective schools.

The students include:

Ryan Sauer of Ocean City, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Widener University of Philadelphia; Katrina Harrell of Ocean City, majoring in Nursing, Widener University of Philadelphia; Lily Belle Baker of Berlin, majoring in Elementary Education in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) University of Hartford; Victoria S. Kerkovich, Bishopville, B.A. in Anthropology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Kathryn Dennis of Ocean City, and Erin Hurley of Berlin, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College; Devin Wallace of Berlin, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina.

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Honors list

Shea Griffin, of Berlin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, New Jersey, has been named to the honors list for the spring 2020 semester.

To qualify for the honors list, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).

Concordia University Wisconsin officials released the fall honors list for the 2020-2021 academic year, which included Jacob Leitner of Ocean City, Social Studies Brd Fld- Ed. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.60 GPA.

President’s list

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Hundreds show up to open house and take in newly renovated Snow Hill boat

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) More than 500 people accepted Snow Hill’s community invitation to board the Black Eyed Susan riverboat on June 22 and see for themselves the paddlewheel-driven vessel that local officials hope will be a cornerstone of the town’s economy for years to come.

“It garnered a lot of excitement,” said Town of Snow Hill spokeswoman Jeré Johnson. “A lot of the feedback we’re getting … people are excited about the boat. They’re ready to sail. It looks so naturally placed on the river and, our town being so historic, seeing an original paddleboat on the banks of our river is exciting.”

Residents were able to take in renovations that kept the 111-foot, twostory, 149-passenger paddlewheel boat at Murtech Marine in Salisbury in recent months. Those improvements included plexiglass windows, new carpeting and a renovated kitchen and bar on the second floor.

Johnson pointed out the wroughtiron spiral staircase connecting the two floors, the lower-level bar and the buffets.

Johnson said that the boat is still not quite ready to sail: it must complete a multitude of inspections, including those by the Coast Guard and state Health Department, but the town wanted to satisfy some of the simmering curiosity about the vessel.

The boat will be leased and operated by Jim Washington, who used to own Tavern on Green Streets and currently owns a catering business.

The current estimate for when the final hurdles to be passed is six weeks, Washington said.

“We’re hoping that’s it before we can sail,” Johnson said. “We have nine inspections that have to happen — all of the different entities of the county and some drills in the river.

Washington said that he has secured an interim captain for the remainder of this year and is in the process of hiring a full-time captain for the 2022 tourist season.

“We are entertaining captains, but the problem is we (operate) May 1 See RIVERBOAT Page 35 Continued from Page 33 that must be sustained over a full undergraduate career to qualify for a degree summa cum laude.

Recognition

Audrey Stearns of Berlin, has been placed on the Dean’s Commendation List for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2020 semester at Gettysburg College.

Students with a quality point average in the range of 3.300 to 3.599 for a semester’s work are placed on the list.

Graduates

Maggie Bunting, of Ocean City, graduated from the University of Tampa on Saturday, May 8, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising and Public Relations.

Dining Guide

■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 2-5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:30-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Monday at noon. Closed Tuesday. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 2599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Award winning buffet open everyday at 3:30 p.m. Menu dining everyday at 4 p.m. Hooper's Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, steamed seafood buckets, fried chicken and much more.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets

■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pick-up. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-280-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open 7 days a week for carryout only. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 p.m.

WEST OCEAN CITY

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

OCEAN PINES

■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 2, 2021 Riverboat could do trips in Aug.

Continued from Page 34 through Nov. 1,” Washington explained. “Hiring a captain now for the 20 or so runs we’re going to have for those … it’s difficult getting that done and getting them the pay they’re used to.”

Washington said there will be more events while the boat is going through the last of its obstacles before it can operate.

“We will have more of (this kind of thing) but we can’t do anything right now,” Washington said. “It was really nice taking the kids to the wheelhouse, pilothouse and having them sit in the captain’s chair.”

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Angry Axe and Rage Room

The Angry Axe and Rage Room has opened a second location, in Outlets Ocean City, next to Rue 21.

It is the only place on the Eastern Shore to throw axes and break stuff under one roof, with 15 lanes and five rage rooms, guests can have fun while relieving stress and frustrations.

Outlets Ocean City is a 198,800square-foot outdoor shopping destination located on Route 50 in West Ocean City. It features over 30 retailers including: Adidas, American Eagle Outfitters, Coach, HomeGoods, J.Crew Factory, Michael Kors, Nike Clearance Store, Old Navy Outlet, Skechers and Under Armour.

Plus, find many local retailers like BulkMore, Pepper Palace, Mione’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant and O.C. Chopsticks Asian Bistro.

For more information, visit outletsoceancity.com.

Ocho Rios Jerk and Tings

Conveniently located on 120th Street, new Jamaican restaurant, “Ocho Rios Jerk and Tings,” is serving authentic Jamaican food with a taste of the Caribbean in every bite.

Visitors and residents of Ocean City can enjoy authentic Jamaican food served by Jamaican chefs and inspired by Jamaican co-owners who have frequented the beachside community for almost two decades.

Brought to life by co-owners Brian Roy Salmon and Dwight Green, both raised in Jamaica, wanted to share their culture’s food with Ocean City.

The Jamaican cuisine includes a balance of seafood, chicken and vegetarian dishes. The Ocho Rios Wings are quickly becoming a menu favorite along with the oxtail entree.

Other items include curry goat, chicken wings all covered in Jerk sauce, original curry chicken, peppered shrimp, and a signature vegan option cooked to order in a curry or brown stew.

PHOTO COURTESY JERÉ JOHNSON More than 500 people took in Snow Hill’s Black Eyed Susan riverboat on June 22, during an informal open house. The paddlewheel-powered vessel just concluded an extended stay at Murtech Marine in Salisbury where it underwent various renovations and repairs. Town officials hope the boat will be able to take its maiden voyage in approximately six weeks.