3 Foods I’m Going To Stuff In My Face This Summer In Sea Isle City

Summer only arrives on Wednesday, and I already have plans to stuff 3 foods in my face this summer in Sea Isle City, NJ! Sea Isle is my choice of shore town in New Jersey, might not be your 1st choice and that is ok! All the shore towns have something for everyone, no judgment from me. When I head down the shore for the week I know that at some point I'm stuffing my talky hole with these 3 few food items no matter what.

I will do whatever it takes to avoid sitting in shore traffic. The car(s) is(are) packed the night before and we get on the road early. I try to be on, or near, the Garden State Parkway by 9:30a. When you've got 3 kids traveling with you the pain of sitting in traffic is magnified tenfold. To help us kill time before we're able to get into our house with go get some breakfast. It was only a few years ago I discovered the home fries from Steak Out, and they just hit different. It's probably because they're basically french fry cubes on the side of your breakfast. It's not the usual shredded potato home fries. I've gotten them the first morning we get into Sea Isle for the last 5 years, and 2023 isn't going to change that. **Cash Only**

The building that Berardi Bros occupies had been a constant stop-in when my friends and I did an entire summer in a small apartment across the street. At the time it was a place called Welshie's (RIP) and their buffalo chicken cheesesteak, followed by a nap on the beach could cure any type of hangover. After Welshie's was gone it took a while for something new to take hold, but I think something is there that is going to last. The Cooper Sharp cheesesteak from Berardi Bros comes on a seeded roll and is so big you might want to have a partner when eating it. If you're solo you might be able to make two meals out of it.

My wife's Uncle Sean is usually the person in the house up early enough to go for a walk that he can get to Maryanne's before the line is around the corner. I might be taking over that role this year since my 8-month-old daughter likes to begin her mornings at about 5:15a. To be safe that she doesn't start crying, and wake the rest of the house I'll be the one going out for the sunrise walk and trying to beat the line at Maryanne's. The donuts are simple and delicious. I've never not enjoyed a donut from here when in Sea Isle.

There are some really great mom-and-pop food places throughout Sea Isle City, NJ. I would recommend many of them to visitors, and could even narrow it down to specific items on the menu. Maybe that's a post I'll do soon. Even though I do hit up those spots, none of them are guaranteed the way the three listed above are. Every. Single. Trip.

If there is 1 thing Gen X & Millennials have done right, it's making beer better. I say this in all seriousness. This is not to say the the back end of the baby boomers haven't joined in and had an impact on the craft beer scene (you need to say this because they get upset easily), but let us have this one would ya! Thankfully we've had a beer revolution, and we have some really great craft breweries in Pennsylvania. Imagine if we were all still drinking Piels or Schaefer. Pour one out for my grand pop Dave Connelly, Schaefer was his go to for a long time.

All of the beers listed here can be found in beer stores, and now certain grocery stores since PA finally began pulling back some of the antiquated alcohol laws here.

Disclaimer: I'm not some beer connoisseur who has any clue what certain hops taste like. I just know what tastes I like, so here are 5 beers from Pennsylvania breweries you should give a try this summer.

Blood Money ABV 6.7%

A seasonal offering during the spring and summer from Conshohocken Brewing Company. I'm sure you can find it in one of their 4 tasting rooms throughout the area Conshy, KOP, Bridgeport and Phoenixville but if you're at a Phillies game before you get to the brewery you can find Blood Money at most of the carts at Citizens Bank Park that sell craft beer options. I've never had an issue finding it along the 100 level concourse.

Cloudy with a Chance of Charcuterie ABV 7%

Freewill Brewing is based out of Perkasie, PA and their beer labels are almost as god as their beers. I've had a handful of their beers over the years each of which I found delicious. Including, and surprisingly, a habenero peach beer that I was gifted. Most recently when a warm February Sunday turned into a Sunday Funday for the parents while the kids played outside my neighbor brought down Cloudy with a Chance of Charcuterie. Add it to the list!

If you're ever in Peddler's Village Freewill has a small tasting room that is a great place you can stop in while seeing the sights or attending whatever festival may be going on. You've never deserved to stop in a tasting room for a beer more than after building your kids 2 scarecrows at a scarecrow festival... without their help.

Broken Heels ABV 7%

New Trail is out of Williamsport, PA, so there is a slim chance you're making it up to their brewery unless you're going to the Little League World Series, or camping up that way. I discovered New Trail in my Giant Food store's beer section. I was just perusing the selection and I'm not really sure what caught my eye, but I'm glad it did. Now New Trail has become a staple in my beer fridge and it might become one in yours too. Introduce yourself to New Trail Brewing Company with Broken Heels.

Ultracush Hazy IPA ABV 6%

I'm disappointed it took me until I was 35 to try anything from Neshaminy Creek. I mean it's been a short 20 minute drive from me since I was 21. The first time I had anything from Neshaminy Creek was at a birthday party a few weeks ago. There are probably a few beers I could have put in this spot, but we'll go with something that is available year round from Neshaminy. Ultracush is a solid beer to dip your toe into their selection.

Queen of Prussia ABV 5%

Workhorse Brewing Company is based in King Of Prussia, but I've always found them available in my local beer stores and supermarkets if you don't have any plans on being in KOP. I've tried multiple selections from workhorse and they get a lot of thumbs up, but here I'll mention a session beer they've got. Queen of Prussia beer is a good beer for your summer drinking, especially if it's an extended afternoon like a bbq or some summer party. It's got great flavor, but it won't knock you on your butt after 2 or 3. If you want that, try their Clocked In Hazy Double IPA (ABV 8.8%).