South Jersey's Sober Party Girl

If your Galentine’s didn’t include historic charm, life-changing mac and cheese, and bread pudding that altered your brain chemistry… did you even Galentine? The last time I was in Smithville it was 78 degrees, the sun was shining, and we were living our best summer lives at the Heart of Surfing Fundraiser at Fred and Ethels . Now? We’re tracking a blizzard and panic-buying salt like it’s a competitive sport. South Jersey really keeps us humble. But before the snowpocalypse threatens our weekend plans (I hope it doesn't make next week’s blog awkward 🙃), let’s talk about the absolute dream that was my Galentine’s weekend. Galentine’s at the Smithville Inn Valentine’s Day was reserved for my forever gal: my mom. We treated ourselves to lunch at the iconic Smithville Inn , located in the heart of the Towne of Historic Smithville. A little history moment (because we love a place with character): originally built in 1787 by James Baremore as a one-room stop along a stagecoach route, t...