Ocean City Today
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
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is no parking available for customers, they decided to look for a new location. The couple considered moving the restaurant to West Ocean City until Kim’s friend, Jennifer Krumpholz, a manager with the Phillips Corporation, suggested the 13th Street space as a possible new home. “We never would have considered it if it hadn’t been for [Krumpholz],” Griffin said. “The Phillips Corporation has been so welcoming and supportive. They seem just as happy to have us as we are to be there.” The Griffins signed a lease Jan. 27, and they received the key to their new restaurant space on Feb. 2. The last night Adolfo’s will offer food at its current location is Saturday, March 24. Griffin said they hope to be open in their new location, which was previously home to Bombora restaurant, in early April.
While some Adolfo’s customers expressed concern that the new restaurant might not have the same warm, friendly atmosphere, ambiance and charm that the current establishment, Griffin promises that will not be the case. The small, one-room restaurant, with its dark red and gold colors, seats about 90 people. The Beach Plaza space, with its dark blue and gray paint, wallpaper and custom-designed carpet on the Boardwalk overlooking the ocean, will accommodate nearly double the amount of patrons. “I told them, ‘I’m charming and I’ll be there,’” she joked. “We’ll make it feel cozy like this place has been. All of our customers have been so positive. Everyone is happy for us.” Griffin said management plans to break up the large dining area into smaller “nooks and crannies.”
The core menu will remain the same, but feature a few additions. Adolfo’s is currently open at 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Menu items are half-price on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday is “Date Night” at the restaurant. Couples can get beverages, share an appetizer and dessert and each have their own entree for $49. Adolfo’s will be open Tuesday, Feb. 14, for Valentine’s Day and reservations are recommended. The restaurant will also be open on Sunday, Feb. 19. Griffin said she will post updates about the new location and pictures on the eatery’s Facebook page, “Adolfos Restaurant.” The Griffins are selling restaurant equipment and some Adolfo’s decor. Anyone interested should call the restaurant at 410-289-4001, e-mail OCAdolfos@ yahoo.com or simply stop in.
Child advocacy center awarded community education grant (Feb. 10, 2011) The Worcester County Child Advocacy Center, also known as the CRICKET Center, was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Family Tree nonprofit for educating the community about child safety and preventing child sexual abuse. Worcester County and two other Maryland counties, Talbot and Baltimore, were chosen to receive this award.
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The CRICKET Center nonprofit is a member of Maryland Children’s Alliance and Associate Member of National Children’s Alliance. The CRICKET Center’s mission is to prevent, investigate and prosecute child abuse in Worcester County. Partnering agencies include Atlantic General Hospital, Life Crisis, Inc., the Worcester County Board of Education, the Worcester County Department
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of Social Services, and law enforcement from local municipalities, such as the Maryland State Police, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office. The CRICKET Center is located in Berlin. For more information, contact Wendy Myers 410-641-0097, or visit www.thecricketcenter.org.
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REAL ESTATE REPORT
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the lender has to agree to reduce the loan balance. One of the biggest perks to the existing HARP, and one that would be extended to more homeowners under President Obama’s proposal, is that borrowers don’t have to submit a full file of paperwork for the refinancing as long as they can verify their employment. The proposal also would enable borrowers who still have equity in their home — up to 20 percent — to participate. President Obama said he would pay for the expanded program using a fee charged to the country’s largest banks, but some members of Congress are opposing charging banks a fee. All of the proposed changes will require legislation, so Congress will have to agree to them for the expanded program to take effect — and that we know, is a feat in and of itself. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed realtor w/Bunting Realty, Inc. serving Worcester and Wicomico counties.