The philosopher Seneca is credited with having said: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity,” – though the aphorism would seem to be equally if not more true were the words “luck” and “opportunity” to switch places. But no matter how you like your 2,000-year-old Roman maxim sliced, it is more than apt when it comes to one of Ocean City’s grandest families of the sea, the Martins.   The luck – albeit bad luck for the residents of Ocean City initially – came in 1933 in the form of a hurricane that blew into town and carved it up faster than Oprah does a key lime pie. The storm surge washed over the beaches, with all the ocean water seeking the weakest path through which to escape. In the end, South 1st, 2nd and 3rd Streets were wiped out utterly, and Downtown Ocean City was essentially obliterated.   The opportunity came, ironically, in the wake of the disaster, in that a natural inlet was cut int... » Click here for the full story.

With over 50 years of combined culinary experience, it’s safe to say that the crew at Fresco’s in Ocean City knows a little something about successfully pairing wines with fabulous food. But, even this team of professionally trained experts will take liberty with traditions once in a while – if it means achieving memorable dining experiences.   While known for their tried and true menu of specialized dishes, Fresco’s also promises to offer something new every day. From their food to their ambiance, owners Pino and Karen Tomasello are always working to maintain their high standards and to offer their guests innovation. And now the crew at Fresco’s has embarked on new design plans in their lounge area – working to “bring Napa Valley to Ocean City,” as area designer Angie Gillis explains. “This very upscale wine bar look, complete with wine barrel décor, will be fresh, yet old in character and charm.” Again, the new ... » Click here for the full story.

Quietly tucked away on an otherwise nondescript byway in Delmar is the latest crucible of conquest from the Brothers Knorr (you know of Red Roost, Boonie’s and SoBo’s), which has not only become a proud new feather in the cap of the Southern Delaware business community practically overnight but is also a foamy amber jewel in the crown of a scintillating sibling tandem of entrepreneurship.   “I had actually gotten fairly heavily involved in home brewing back when I was in college,” said 38-year-old Tommy Knorr, who majored in economics and minored in French en route to his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah. “And even though my brother, John, and I decided to go into the restaurant business, I’d always wanted and intended us to open our own microbrewery at some point in the future.”   That day came in April of 2009, when Evolution Craft Brewery – affectionately nicknamed “Evo” – opened its d... » Click here for the full story.