Currently Reading: Ocean City

Stories abound in this seaboard town of Ocean City, MD—once nothing more than a fishing village with vast hunting areas all around—of spirited women who figured out how to capitalize on the bounty they could have, in what was once … Continue reading →

Well, I had written an article for last week on St. Patrick’s Day from the standpoint of a bartender. I was pretty proud of it, but the email with the article never arrived at its target. Thank you, technology. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

This week I’m revisiting my infamous first summer in O.C. In this one, I’ll discuss some of the various events, contests, and competitions we engaged in. In this house of buffoons, we were constantly seeking new and inventive ways to … Continue reading →

Large populations of the Eastern Shore greatly enjoy eating fish. Fish caught in our local waters tend to be extremely fresh, really tasty, cooked quickly, and benefit our fishing market and coastal economy. Supporting fisherman, eating fresh seafood, and dining … Continue reading →

A zaghareet is a chirp-like, noisy, and loud ululation performed to honor someone. The word zaghareet was generated in the Middle East and is commonly related to forms of Arabic belly dancing. The sounds of many high-pitched zaghareet calls of … Continue reading →

The white building stands three stories tall, much as it did just before the turn of the nineteenth century. A two-story Tuscan columned porch provides a space for guests to mingle and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean breeze—whether they happened to … Continue reading →

Ocean City was awash with a sea of green this Saturday in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The Shorebread staff was out partaking in the festivities. The 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade ran from 59th Street to 45th Street. … Continue reading →

It’s a green kind of weekend across the Eastern Shore. Green seems to be the theme. Whether it’s wearing green clothing and drinking green beer or being ‘green’ by searching for wild-life or recycling thrifted clothing – green is in … Continue reading →

Ocean City’s dating pool is filled with stagnant, murky, dirty water. No one wants to dive in. The same bachelors float around in the pool endlessly. Most of the men have been in the dating pool for far too long … Continue reading →

Eating locally and seasonally is easy in the spring, summer, and fall.  We are blessed to be surrounded by farms and bays that provide us with a tremendous bounty.  That first, fresh spear of asparagus signals spring and there’s nothing … Continue reading →

If you see a group of green-haired folks wearing green t-shirts sitting in beach chairs in West Fenwick Ireland… or Island… on Saturday morning, don’t be surprised. Last year, people camped out in front of Smitty McGee’s Raw Bar & … Continue reading →

Saturday March 17th in Ocean City, Maryland provides a unique opportunity to showcase both the consummate professional, and the fun-loving sides of one’s personality. This year the Delmarva Irish-American Club presents the 32nd Annual Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day Parade—the … Continue reading →