OCEAN CITY – For nearly three months, Windows on the Bay has been open for business again, maintaining the name and location of the old restaurant, but bringing with it new ownership, menu selection and interior.After nearly two years of being closed, Windows on the Bay reopened on July 6 under the new ownership of… Read more »
Category: Everyday People
A Salon Geared For Everyone
OCEAN CITY – Aug. 11 marked the one-year anniversary of the Studio 6 full-service salon in Ocean Pines, capping off a solid first year for owners Mynell and Shannon Bowie and bringing hopes of further success for their family-oriented business. Mynell and Shannon Bowie have always dreamed of owning their own salon. Prior to opening… Read more »
The Man Behind The Island
OCEAN CITY – Fager’s Island has been a part of the Ocean City community for over 30 years, fostering years of booming crowds and satisfied customers. Although many can’t imagine 60th Street without Fager’s Island, a restaurant was not always in the cards for owner John Fager. “I kind of got into it by accident,”… Read more »
New Berlin Health Mart Seeks To Meet Many Community Needs
OCEAN CITY – Pharmacies have evolved over the years, changing from the friendly neighborhood operation that offered personal service and a refreshing soda pop from the soda fountain to a mass of chain pharmacies that can be seen all over town. Pharmacists and long time friends Steve Marcalus and Duncan Runyon are bringing back the… Read more »
GM Reflects On Season As Live Racing Winds Down
OCEAN CITY – This weekend will conclude the 59th year of horse racing at Ocean Downs, culminating another season of live sports entertainment in our resort area. Although the live racing is a favorite at Ocean Downs, there is a wide variety of entertainment provided throughout the year. (ITALICS)The Dispatch sat down with General Manager… Read more »
Balancing A Manager’s Heart With An Owner’s Intensity
OCEAN CITY – It’s barely past noon at the Marina Deck, and already owner Dennis Kalchthaler can be seen scurrying around the restaurant, masterfully preparing for another busy Friday at one of the gems of the downtown area, the Marina Deck Restaurant. The Marina Deck, located on Dorchester Street just past the Route 50 Bridge,… Read more »
A Cozy Whiskers Pub Since 1988
OCEAN CITY – The friendly atmosphere of your neighborhood pub mixed with the charm of uptown Ocean City can be felt the moment one walks into Whiskers Pub, which has been a part of the uptown neighborhood for nearly 20 years. Whiskers made a home of 120th Street in 1988 and it’s been serving locals… Read more »
The Embers Adapts To Stay Atop Changing Times
OCEAN CITY – All-you-can-eat buffets can be seen frequently as one drives up and down Coastal Highway in Ocean City, but with the motto “frequently imitated, never duplicated,” a prime location and six consecutive years of bragging rights, The Embers restaurant surely has something unique to offer. The Embers has been standing at its location… Read more »
Catch 54
OCEAN CITY – Positioned on the bay off of Route 54 in Fenwick, Del. sits the latest installment of the chain of SoDel restaurants. SoDel’s latest success, Catch 54, is reviving the classic Eastern Shore fish house, bringing classic recipes with a modern twist to visitors and locals alike. SoDel is a restaurant group that… Read more »
Couple Transforms Catering Hall To Neighborhood Tavern
OCEAN CITY – The charm of the local neighborhood tavern has settled outside of Ocean Pines with last month’s grand opening of the Steer Inn Tavern.The Steer Inn Tavern, located on Route 589, made its debut on June 20, bringing what owners Skip and Tracey McGarry consider “an entertaining neighborhood bar” to the area.Skip and… Read more »