Herald Newspapers March 13 2013 Dining & Entertainment www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A31 The Wildwoods Offer a Plethora of Dining 'Spring' into 2013 in the And Events for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Wildwoods with Dozens of Events WILDWOOD – The The Wildwoods invite all of Cape May County to go Spring 2013 warm-up will green with them this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a soon begin, and the Great- range of especially Irish celebrations at the island’s most er Wildwoods Tourism lively establishments. From the green beer to the live Improvement & Develop- performances and the giveaways to the 5K, both Irishmen ment Authority (GWTIDA) and non-Irishmen alike won’t want to miss these spirited has plenty of great events special events… planned for the season. “The tourism season is Casey’s on Third, Third and New York avenues, North more than just the Sum- on March 24. noon. On Easter March Wildwood, 609-522-7759, www.caseysonthird.com mer in the Wildwoods,” Celebrate St. Patty’s day where the Irish come to play On March 24, the Wild- 31, Ed’s Funcade Easter said executive director of woods Convention Center Egg Hunt will take place on at Casey’s on Third, voted best Irish Bar 2012. Casey’s the Greater Wildwoods features live entertainment all weekend long starting at 3 will also host the Spring the boardwalk at 23rd Ave. Tourism Improvement & Bridal Fair where brides to in North Wildwood starting p.m., Fri., March 15, with DJ Timmy O spinning classic Development Authority Irish tunes. Try your luck as Casey’s features giveaways be will have the opportu- at 12:30 p.m. Children 12 (GWTIDA) John Siciliano. nity to meet with wedding and under are eligible to throughout the weekend. Casey’s carries all of your Irish “We start rolling right after favorites from Harp to Smithwick’s and is offering awe- professionals and vendors, participate in all the Easter the New Year with a full see a bridal fashion show egg hunts and participation some drink specials including $4 Guinness pints. Casey’s schedule of events in the can also satisfy Irish food cravings with their signature and the chance to win an is free. Morey’s Piers also Wildwoods Convention all-inclusive 5-day, 4-night opens on March 31 and Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Center and continue with and other Corned Beef specials. Following the holiday, honeymoon at The Royal will host an opening day island-wide and Conven- Resort, Playa del Carmen, celebration for the whole Casey’s on Third will be open seven days a week begin- tion Center events and fes- ning Mon., March 18. Riviera Maya, Mexico cour- family starting at 11 a.m. tivals through December. tesy of Berman Travel. The April kicks off with the This spring is no exception, Shamrock Café, 3700 Pacifi c Ave., Wildwood. 609- bridal fair is free to attend Special Olympics NJ Bas- and we are open and ready and will feature more than ketball Finals on April 6 522-7552 for business,” he added. Ring in Patty’s Day at Wildwood’s oldest Irish Bar, 100 vendors. On March and April 7. This is a multi- During the St. Patty’s 26, the Piccadilly Circus day event where more than the Shamrock Cafe. A tradition since 1937, the Day Celebration on March Shamrock will be celebrating with live music by Billy comes to town! This show 1,000 Special Olympic 16, the streets of North will feature agile acrobats, athletes from New Jersey Jack all weekend long and by First Highland Watch, Wildwood will be jam- a Pipe Brigade Rock Band beginning Sat. the 16th motorcycle madness, come- will compete in basket- packed with people dic circus clowns, Cossack ball competitions. April at 8 p.m. Show your Irish pride with Irish party dressed to the ‘T’ favors and free face painting. The Shamrock will riders and much more. also features a weekend of in green attire and This hot new show unveils cheerleading competitions also be featuring Patty’s Day giveaways and Irish vendors of all variet- food specials, with the kitchen open all weekend long… Cattle ‘n Clover, 3817 Pacifi c Ave., Wild- the best in human agil- at the Wildwoods Conven- wood, 609-522-3800, www.wildwoodstpatsday.com ies. The St. Patrick’s Day ity, strength and beauty, tion Center. On April 13, But the celebration is not complete until you grab a tall Parade will take place glass of our special green beer! Cattle ‘n Clover kicks off their epic St. Patty’s Weekend combined with the fi nest the ECC Cheer Shore Show Extravaganza with Fri., March 15th’s Birthday Celebra- at noon and will proceed in animal nobility. Show Down takes place from 9 north on Atlantic Ave. to Flip Flopz Beach Bar and Grill, Spruce and Old New tion and Customer Appreciation Day. Join in celebrating times are 4:30 - 6 p.m. and a.m. - 5 p.m. and on April Cattle ‘n Clover’s fi rst birthday with live entertainment, Olde New Jersey Ave. Also, 7:30 - 9 p.m. From March 14, the “Beast of the East” Jersey avenues, Anglesea, 609-522-3350, www.fl ipfl opz- March 16 and 17 it’s the St. barandgrill.com giveaways, a free dessert with every entrée, and $4 Big 28 – March 30, the War at Cheerleading Competition Birthday Beers all night! Get a running start to the week- Patrick’s Day Block Party the Shore Youth Wrestling returns to the Wildwoods Celebrate St Patrick’s Day all weekend at Flip Flopz. on Pacifi c Avenue between Enjoy Fabulous Friday Happy Hour 3-8 p.m. featuring $5 end with Saturday’s 5K Cattle Drive beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tournament takes place in Convention Center from 9 and includes admission to the second annual St. Patrick’s Spencer and Lincoln Ave- the Wildwoods Convention a.m. - 5 p.m. appetizers and drink specials. Following the North Wild- nues from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. wood parade on Saturday enjoy live Irish music. Check out Day Block Party Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. and Center. This annual event From April 19 – April 21 until the party ends. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 10 features the region’s top the Annual Spring Motor- the Flip Flopz advertisement and the entertainment grid p.m. Sunday featuring free for their weekend entertainment schedule. The Luck of youth wrestlers compet- cycle Rally will take place Admission for the block party is $15 for non-runners live entertainment, ven- ing in National Folkstyle at the intersection of Oak the Irish shines through with Flip Flopz Irish fare including dors, games, a face painter Ham and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie and much more. and includes a T-shirt, breakfast and soft drinks for kids. Wrestling and Atlantic Avenues in All block partiers under 13 years of age will have free and balloon artists all inside The Easter festivities Wildwood from 10 a.m. - 8 a large heated tent. Later in Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 East Walnut Ave., North Wild- admission. Live entertainment includes The Soul Cruisers, begin in the Wildwoods p.m. daily with vendors of Flip N’ Mickey’s, Fuzzy Bone, Animal House and Sir Rod. the month of March, the on March 30 with two all sorts. On April 21, the wood, 609-522-4991, www.westysirishpub.com Wildwoods Convention Westy’s will provide everything that you lads could On Sunday night, we will fi nd out who truly has the luck Easter egg hunts: the Elks Ride the Wave Motorcycle of the Irish when they draw the winner of two tickets to Center will host the Ocean Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Run, starting in Camden want this weekend from great dinner specials to delicious Drive Marathon and Health drinks and live entertainment. Start off with their Tipper- an unforgettable six-night stay in Ireland. the beach at 19th Ave. in and ending in the Wild- & Fitness Expo on March North Wildwood and the woods will benefit the ary Sharp Irish Cheddar with Long Hots appetizer and be 23 and March 24, featuring sure to try the Irish Lamb Stew, Galway Salmon topped Dogtooth Bar & Grill, 100 East Taylor Ave., Wildwood, Greater Wildwood Jaycees families of fallen public 609-522-8383, www.dogtoothbar.com vendors with the latest run- Easter Egg Hung on the safety workers. Also on with sweet bay scallops and oysters and but o’ course ner’s gear, accessories and their specialty Corned Beef and Cabbage! The Guest Dogtooth with host a weekend full of St. Patty’s Day beach at Lincoln Ave. in April 20, the Wildwoods fun beginning with Name That Tune on Friday at 9 p.m. reading materials as they Wildwood. Both start at Bartenders will be serving up drink specials from shots, prepare for the Marathon (Page A34 Please) shakes and fl oats to their ever popular “Dirty Nellie.” Live and carrying into Saturday with live music by Acoustic DJ Entertainment all weekend long by DJ Mollo and DJ Mayhem at 9 p.m. Dinner specials will include everything Jerry Smith and don’t miss John McNutt, The Keltic Rock from a Shamrock Salad with Granny Smith Apples, Blue Warrior, from 2 to 10 p.m. on Sunday! (Page A34 Please) Celebrate St. Patty’s Day ERIN EXPRESS STOP KITCHEN OPEN: Tues.-Fri. from 4pm • Sat. from 11am Restaurant and Bar Deck Style Sun. from 9am for Breakfast OPEN WEDNESDAY BAR & LIQUOR STORE OPEN 9AM DAILY Island Dinner March 21st at 6:30pm THRU SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR FROM 11AM MON.-ON SAT.S 4-7pm • SUN.