Outtake Photos From The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti
I can’t believe it has almost been a week since the big announcement for the brand-new WMGK morning show. In case you missed it, last Friday, August 18th to be exact, the station made a huge announcement about the brand new WMGK morning show, which, of course, is The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti! If I just spoiled the surprise for you, sorry, but you had plenty of time to catch up with the exciting news!
All jokes aside, I am stoked for the new show and to have an opportunity to work with Steve on a daily basis in the WMGK studios. The show will officially debut on Tuesday, September 5th, the day after Labor Day. That means we are just under two weeks from the first of many broadcasts of The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti. I can’t wait!
For the official announcement last week, Steve and I had a photoshoot of sorts for the article on the new show, and it was a ton of fun. I want to send a huge shout out to Alison Dunlap who made all the cool shots come to life. I have known Alison since she was a Preston and Steve calendar girl, which is funny because it all came full circle for her when she had the chance to shoot their calendar too.
I highly recommend her if you need a photographer for any type of event. She can do it all. You don’t have to take my word for it, though. Just take a look at her photos from the official announcement post for The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti, or take a look at some of the photos that did not make the cut below that are equally as great!
I think the one photo of Steve and I is actually the perfect representation of what to expect The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti to be like on a daily basis. Just two guys who love music, having fun every day, and sharing laughs with all the great WMGK listeners.
I don’t want to wish the remainder of summer away, and I am definitely going to enjoy the next two weeks and Labor Day weekend, but I am so looking forward to the official debut of The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti on September 5th. I can’t wait to get this show started for all of you listeners. You are going to love it.
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Twisties Tavern Is The Best Hidden Gem Down The Jersey Shore
Long time, no talk! I hope some of you missed my daily posts as I was away for vacation over the last week, and, man, do I have some good posts lined up for you discussing what I was up to while I was away.
I might as well start with another great spot to eat while visiting the Jersey Shore since a lot of you enjoyed my post about Chef Vola’s in Atlantic City!
While down the shore – and don’t get it confused, it is ‘down the shore’ and not ‘down at the shore’ – Pattyann and I had a nice dinner at Twisties Tavern on the Bay in Strathmere, which is an amazing place to grab a meal or a quick drink.
This hidden gem is located on Bayview Drive in Strathmere and is an absolute must-visit! For all my shore goers passing through Strathmere on your way from Sea Isle City to Ocean City, or vice versa, make it a goal to make a stop at this restaurant!
Twisties Tavern has been around for nearly 100 years, dating all the way to 1929 when it originally opened up as a speakeasy. So, not only are you getting a great meal, you are taking in a bit of history as well!
Everyone is extremely friendly from the hostess, to the waiting staff, and the bartenders. Plus, the bar and comfort food on their menu is fantastic. I especially enjoyed the burger and their Twisties nachos, which are kind of like their signature appetizer, but might as well be a whole meal because the portion is the size of a miniature mountain! I’ll have a picture of them for you below.
You can choose to eat inside or outside, and each has some advantages to it. While sitting outside, you have a gorgeous view of the water outback and a chance to see an amazing sunset. If you sit inside, you get to see all of their cool decorations, including the carved coconut heads surrounding the interior, which Twisties Tavern is known for – after all, all of the staff members wear shirts with animated versions of the coconut heads on them!
One thing I can’t forget to mention for all my music lovers out there is that Twisties has an old-fashioned jukebox machine that is up and running inside, and it is the source for all of the music that is played. How cool is that!
No matter what your age, you are sure to have a great time at Twisties. While we were there, the crowd was anyone from Baby Boomers to Millennials, all the way to Gen Z!
Next time you are down the shore, and let’s be honest, it will probably be soon, stop by this hidden gem in Strathmere and let me know what you think of Twisties!
Matt Cord is the host of the Matt Cord Show. He is a lover of all Philly Sports and has been the voice of the Sixers for 27 years and NBA2K for the past 4 years. As a cyclist enthusiast, Matt writes about his adventures all throughout the city.