Annual Down the Shore Special -- FYI Philly

This week on FYI Philly, it's our annual down the shore special. And it's packed with things to do by the sea!

From dining destinations with a view, to new spots from Iron Chef Jose Garces, and the quintessential summer fare. Plus, a greenhouse where salt mined from the Ocean seasons your seafood. And a place for the dogs to hang.

FYI Philly airs Saturdays at 7 p.m. This week's encore show airs at Sunday at 1 a.m. Here are the details on this week's features:

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TripAdvisor says it's the BEST summer vacation destination in the entire country! Not far behind, Ocean City came in at No. 2.
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Looking for a meal with a magnificent view? Melissa Magee runs down some of the best options for scenic dining down at the Jersey Shore.

Nero's Italian Steakhouse (Caesar's Atlantic City)
2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino

Tavern on the Bay | Facebook
800 Bay Ave, Somers Point

Water Star Grille (The Reeds at Shelter Haven)
9601 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
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Schooner American (The Lobster House)
906 Schellengers Landing Rd, Cape May
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Alicia Vitarelli gets a look inside Jose Garces' new Tropicana Trio;

Olon & Okatshe (The Tropicana Atlantic City)
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Okatshe | Tropicana

A dash of salt makes most everything taste better. Karen Rogers takes us to a Cape May greenhouse where they're hand-harvesting from the sea.

Cape May Sea Salt Co. (Windy Acres Farm)
153 Main Street, Cape May Court House

Taco Shop
1288 Hornet Rd, Rio Grande

It's summer season down the shore, and we got the scoop on some melt in your mouth treats and eats.

Ice Cream and other fun Shore eats
It's summer season down the shore, and we got the scoop on some melt in your mouth treats and eats.
Lou Dogs
23 38th St, Sea Isle City
609-263-dogs
Facebook | Twitter: @loudogsseaisle

Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor
800 Ocean Ave, Ocean City
609-399-4927
Facebook | Instagram: @hobbyhorseicecream

Margate Dairy Bar and Burger | Facebook
9510 Ventnor Ave, Margate City
609-822-9559

Richman's Ice Cream and Burger Bar
3101 Atlantic Brigantine Blvd, Brigantine
609-264-5149
Facebook | Instagram: @richmansicecream/

Nana and Poppu's Ice Cream
4310 Park Rd, Sea Isle City
609-478-2112
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Fun tings to do down the Shore
Dipping your toes into the sand and the sea is a big part of the draw of summers down the shore, but there's a lot more to life at the beach. Melissa Magee rounds up eight fun things to do on your trip.
Historic Cold Spring Village
720 U.S. 9, Cape May
(609) 898-2300
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Surflight Theatre
Engleside and Beach Aves, Beach Haven
(609) 492-9477
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Monster Truck Rides
4101 Boardwalk, Wildwood
609-435-5722

Ocean City Parasailing
232 Bay Ave, Ocean City
609 399 3559
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Primal Surf School
3106 Revere Blvd, Brigantine
(609) 264-1999
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Cape May Zoo
707 U.S. 9, Cape May Court House
(609) 465-5271
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Jersey Shore Alpacas
521 NJ-47, Green Creek
(609) 889-4957
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Cape May County Bird Watching | Birding Maps and Checklists |
Birding & Butterflies

National Marbles Hall of Fame
*In the George Boyer Museum, under the auspices of the Wildwood Historical Society
3907 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood

During our trip to the Shore, we uncovered a beach for man's best friend.

What's on tap at the Shore: Brews, spirits and more
Craft beer and booze has been a growing trend around Philadelphia. And now we're seeing the beginnings of a beach boom down the shore. We explore four places to grab a drink on your visit.
Cape May Brewing Company
1288 Hornet Rd, Cape May
(609) 849-9933
Facebook | Twitter: @capemaybrewco
| Instagram: @capemaybrewco

Ludlam Island Brewing
9 Stoney Ct, Unit C, Ocean View
609-263-6969
Facebook | Twitter: @LudlamIsland

Lay Eye Distillery
Two locations
328 Harding Highway, Richland
135 E. Spicer Avenue, Wildwood
(856) 839-4326
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nautispirits.com
916 Shunpike Road, Cape May
(609) 770-3381
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FYI Love the Arts: Mann Center for the Performing Arts
It's summer season at the Mann! Here's a look at what's on tap in July & August!

Mann Center for the Performing Arts
52nd & Parkside Ave, Fairmount Park
www.MannCenter.org

Malibu Beach/Longport Dog Beach
Ocean Drive, Longport
(856) 629-0090