North End Beach Grill to reopen June 15

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 03:12 pm Written by Ann Richardson Monday, April 15, 2013 02:10 pm

Ann Richardson / The North End Beach Grill at North Street and Beach Road was damaged by, but survived Hurricane Sandy. Now the operator is waiting on the owners to make repairs so he can reopen June 15.

OCEAN CITY — The little beach grill that has served generations of customers from the back of the North Street beach will open by June 15, operator Angelo DiBartolo said.

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Annie’s moves into 8th and Ocean

Last Updated on Monday, April 15, 2013 02:47 pm Written by Cindy Nevitt Monday, April 15, 2013 01:00 am

Cindy Nevitt / Mike and Josella Librizzi opened Annie’s 8th Street Café over Easter weekend. Part of the renovations at the former Great American Chicken Company include decorating the restaurant with artwork by Ocean City artist Sandy Williams.

OCEAN CITY – When the owner of the Great American Chicken Company wanted to fly the coop, Mike Librizzi and his father helped liberate him. They purchased the year-old business and replaced it over Easter weekend with Annie’s 8th Street Café.

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Starbucks is coming to Ocean City

Last Updated on Monday, April 15, 2013 12:48 pm Written by Ann Richardson Monday, April 15, 2013 01:00 am

Ocean City Starbucks franchise owners John Betz and Pierce Keating hosted a dune grass planting day last week to show their investment in the community. The Ocean City location is set to open at the end of the summer at 11th and Asbury.

OCEAN CITY – Whether it’s a fresh-brewed coffee, an icy-cold frappuccino, or a caramel macchiato, you won’t have to drive to Margate or Atlantic City to find it.

Starbucks is coming to Ocean City and it should arrive at the northeast corner of 11th Street and Asbury Avenue by late August or September, according to John Betz, who is opening the store with his business partner, Pierce Keating.

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North End Beach Grill operator unsure if he can reopen

Last Updated on Sunday, April 14, 2013 08:28 am Written by Ann Richardson Sunday, April 14, 2013 01:00 am

The North End Beach Grill at North Street and Beach Road was damaged by, but survived Hurricane Sandy. Now the operator is waiting on the owners to make repairs so he can reopen for Memorial Day.

OCEAN CITY — The future of the little beach grill that has served generations of customers from the back of the North Street beach is in doubt with Memorial Day approaching.

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Botto’s Sausage Express coming to OC boardwalk

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 04:55 pm Written by Ann Richardson Wednesday, April 10, 2013 01:00 am

Botto’s Sausage Express is expected to open this spring on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

OCEAN CITY – Whether it’s spaghetti and meatballs or sausage and peppers, a “Botto Bucket” can feed a hungry family, and that’s what Botto’s Sausage Express is all about.

This spring, the Botto family is launching at 10th Street on the boardwalk the first of what they hope will be many Botto’s Sausage Express franchises.

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Ocean City real estate sales down from first quarter of 2012

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 10:37 am Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, April 09, 2013 01:00 am

File photo / Ocean City real estate sales down from first quarter of 2012

OCEAN CITY – It’s been a rough six months since Hurricane Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore, and the local market isn’t where Ocean City Realtors would like it to be.

However, Kevin Redmond, president of the Ocean City Board of Realtors says the less than stellar start to the season must be put in perspective.

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