COCKTAILS:

NEW JERSEY

Alethea's at The Inn of Cape May - Set in a Victorian Inn, this waterfront eatery serves upscale American cuisine.

Amanda's - 908 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Avalon Links - 1512 Route 9 North, Swainton NJ 08210 (609) 465-1515

Bellevue Tavern, Cape May Court House - 9 S. Main St., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Brick House Pub & Grille, Mays Landing - Neighborhood restaurant and bar.

Black Cat Tavern, Absecon - 1 N. Shore Road, Absecon, NJ 08201 (609) 222-4429

Cabanas, Cape May- Nightspot with beach views, serving seafood & bar bites in a festive, easygoing environment. Cape May, NJ

Carney's, Cape May - Spacious, long-standing restaurant & bar with an American menu, cocktails & weekend music. Cape May, NJ

Chickie's & Pete's -  Local sports-bar chain, featuring signature Crabfries, plus lots of TVs! 

Congress Hall, Cape May - 200 Congress Pl., Cape May, NJ 08204

Country Club Tavern, Cape May Court House - Local eatery & bar offering familiar fares, plus live music in casual digs.

Cousin Mario's, May's Landing - Casual Italian-American restaurant & bar, serving food & drinks in a warm atmosphere.

Dock's Oyster House, Atlantic City - Upscale seafood outfit since 1897, cozy & elegant dining-room with nightly piano.

Ducktown Tavern, Atlantic City - 24-hour hangout featuring a menu of classic American dishes & drinks.

Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel, Cape May - Luxe eatery featuring seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine & cocktails.

Exit Zero Filling Station - a unique Cape May spot filling the pallet with international & american cuisine and the tank with fuel.

The Farm and Fisherman Tavern, Cherry Hill - 1442 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Francesco's, Berlin - Meat, seafood & pasta entrees round out the menu at this unfussy go-to for familiar Italian meals.

Harpoons by the Bay, Lower Township - Sprawling waterfront joint for seafood & American fare, craft beer & cocktails.

Harry's at The Montreal Beach Resort - Indoor & Outdoor bars plus water views offering seafood & sandwiches.

Icons, Diamond Beach - 9701 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08250 (609) 729-6600

The Inn at Sugar Hill - 5704 Somers Point Rd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Iron Whale, Asbury Park - 1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (732) 758-9500

King Edward Bar, Cape May - 301 Howard St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Knife & Fork Inn, Atlantic City - A 1912 landmark, upscale eatery.

Lucky Bones, Cape May - Family-friendly outpost serves a range of seafood dishes & casual comfort eats.

The Madison, Riverside - Cafe Madison, Towne Tavern, Private Events, The Courtyard, Wine Cellar & Martini Bar. 

The Mad Batter, Cape May - Buzzing breakfast-to-dinner bistro offering American fare, a bar & frequent music.

Mulligan's Sports Bar & Grill - Easygoing neighborhood tavern offering pub fare, draft beer, & cocktails, plus live music.

Old City Pub, Wildwood - 3301 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Pluckemin Inn - 359 US Highway 202 Bedminster, NJ 07921

Riverside Tavern - 5397 Somers Point Rd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Riverton Country Club, Cinnaminson, NJ - 1416 Highland Avenue, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 (856) 829-5500

Sea Salt, Cape May - Hip surroundings with sea views, this upmarket surf' n' turf spot serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

Seaville Tavern, Seaville - 29 New Bridge Rd., Ocean View, NJ 08230

The Smithville Inn - 1 N New York Rd., Absecon, NJ 08205

The Bonny Read - 525 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (732) 455-3352

Tree Tavern - 17 Park Street, Wanaque, NJ 07465 (973) 835-2033

Village Grill - 71 Crescent Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463 (201) 670-8200

Whistler Inn - 901 US-130 Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

MARYLAND

Hair of the Dog, Easton MD - 219 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD 21601 (410) 820-4700

Invictus Cigars, Waldorf Maryland - 2068 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601 (703) 624-4699

O'Loughlins, Arnold, MD - 1258 Bay Dale Drive, Arnold, MD 21012 (410) 349-0200