South Jersey's Sober Party Girl

  As predicted, the snowstorm officially canceled our big, glamorous plans of parties, shows, five-star dining, and obviously walking out of the casino as millionaires. (A girl can dream, right?) Well we didn’t become millionaires, but we did find the perfect snow day vibe. After being snowed in for a few days, we needed to get out of the house. Not for an over-the-top hootenanny… just somewhere with good energy, good food, and zero pressure. Sometimes, like a wave, you just wanna catch a vibe. So we headed to Hangtime Bar and Grille on the White Horse Pike in Absecon for Happy Hour and DJ Bingo. And honestly? It was exactly what we needed. The Vibe When you walk into Hangtime, it almost feels like two different spots in one. On one side: the lively, loud bar area. On the other: a quieter restaurant space that’s perfect if you’re not feeling the chaos. Since it was Happy Hour, we grabbed seats at the bar. It wasn’t packed yet, but word on the street is that by 7 p.m., DJ Bingo b...

If you’ve ever driven down Somers Point–Mays Landing Road, you know it’s lined with local legends like Sugar Hill Subs, The Inn at Sugar Hill, and now… a brand-new name ready to earn its spot on that list. After months of “coming soon” signs and pushed-back opening dates, Landing Point Tavern finally flipped on their lights. And yes, it was absolutely worth the wait. Joe dragged himself home after a long day of work, still fighting off a stubborn cold, craving one thing: comfort food. The night before, we had noticed that the old Riverside Tavern, one of his favorite pool hangouts, had reopened with a fresh new look. And we love checking out new spots, so off we went. First Impressions We pulled up to a glowing sign that read: “Landing Point Tavern – Now Open. Serving Lunch & Dinner.” A major upgrade from the dreaded “coming soon.” The parking lot was packed, which is always a good sign. We parked in the back where Joe reminisced about making that exact walk “a hundred times” i...