May 2nd, 2014

Destination? Ocean City, Maryland, Executive Motel, Lodging, Springfest, Restaurant Week, Let’s Go To The Boardwalk!!

After a rainy week, the week-end looks like it is going to be beautiful.  I think that when visitors come to Ocean City, Maryland the first thing they have in mind is the beach and where can they stay.

The Executive Motel is opening up today, Friday, 5/2, for Summer 2014.  It is located on 3001 North Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City (30th street).  It is a jump and a skip away from O.C.’s sandy, wide beach.  So close to amusements and restaurants.  Tel. 410-289-3101, 1-800-638-1600.  Website? http://www.executivemotel.com.

The Executive Motel is immaculate, run by the same family for many years. It is very reasonably priced and the perfect get-away for the week-end or the week.  Spend the day at the beach and then jump in the pool to refresh.

The Executive Motel has 4 other sister motels in Ocean City.  Please check http://www.http//www.bestmotels.com to check them out.

So, what’s going on in O.C.?

Through May 4th…SPRINGFEST – Inlet lot at the south end of the O.C. Boardwalk.  Arts, crafts, and plenty of delicious food…Eastern Shore delicacies!!

Live entertainment with Merle Haggard, Loverboy, The Fabulous Hubcaps and more.  10 a.m. until 8 p.m.  More info?  Please visit http://www.ococean.com/events/springfest

Sunday, May 4th – Sunday, May 18th – RESTAURANT WEEK – Special fixed price menu options from $10 – $40.  No tickets or passes are required but reservations are most appreciated.  To find out more and what restaurants are participating, please visit http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.

Year-round, any day of the week you will find early in the a.m., bikers, runners, walkers enjoying this historic Boardwalk.  It has been completely renovated.

The Ocean City Boardwalk is one of the best boardwalks in the country.  It is 2.5 miles long.

The Boardwalk dates back to 1902.  At the time is was just a wooden walkway for convenience.  It was rolled  up and stored on hotel porches.  If you want to learn more about it, please visit http://www.ocboards.com/history.php.

During the summer, families and visitors spend most of the time on the beach and walking up and down the Boardwalk, sampling all the grub the eateries can offer.

It’s summer at the beach!!

October 12th, 2013

Liquid Assets, Ocean City, Maryland, Restaurant, Liquour Store, Full Bar, Review, Best Pan Roasted Mussels!! Ocean City Restaurant Week, Sunday, 10/13 – Sunday, 10/27!! One Price, 2 Weeks!

The beginning of a Nor’ Easter, along the Mid Atlantic Seaboard, did not deter Jody and I from driving from Rehoboth Beach to Ocean City, Maryland.  Along the way we picked one of my usual suspects in Bethany Beach, who is always ready to come along for a dining experience.  But, wait a minute…it was Debbie’s birthday!!

Rain, wind, and not too many on the road…we made it to Liquid Assets located mid town, at 9301 Coastal Highway, in Ocean City, Maryland.  Tel 410-524-7037.  Website?  http://www.ocliquidassets.com.  There is no other restaurant up and down the Delaware and Maryland beaches that compare to Liquid Assets.  It is a package goods store, a bar, a restaurant….serving delicious food.  Sit among the bottles of wines or choose a more quiet ambiance in their separate dining room.  We sat among the sofas, and the bottles of liquour.

It was our evening and chatting away we began our dining experience with a beautiful presentation of a cheese board.  Midnight Moon, Goat Cheese, and Gouda were our choices.

It is that time of the year when pumpkins are in every recipe.  They are also in drinks….The Great Pumkin’ Martini at Liquid Assets looked so gorgeous.  A sip of it told me that it could go down very smoothly.  It had Spice Liqueur, Fireball Whiskey, Cream, and 43.

A few small plates of scallops.

The roasted veggies were a hit!!

The beets had a wonderful flavor!

The best Pan Roasted Mussels Bar None!!  Chorizo Sausage, Shallots, Garlic & Grilled Bread!!  How yummy is that? I can attest to this because ever since I had them at Liquid Assets, I have tried mussels at every restaurant.  I have been wanting to see if they measured up to Liquid Assets’.  I have found good ones, but not amazing ones!!  It is one of my favorite dishes and once again I requested a spoon so I could finish the broth!!  Look how gorgeous they looked.

Dessert was a Flourless Chocolate Brownie, topped with vanilla bean ice cream and creamy chocolate sauce…..This dessert was Gluten Free!!  Dense brownie full of flavor.

Note:  Ocean City’s Restaurant Week starts on Sunday 10/13 until Sunday 10/27.   One price, 2 weeks!!  Check participating restaurants, menus, and info. at http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com/ocmd-food-restaurants.

Have a Good One!!