WILDWOOD – A “Boardwalk Block Party” celebrating the grand opening of Capt’n Jacks Island Grill along with the Palace of Sweets, the home of the new “Adventure Maze,” and Hot Spot Cafe is planned for Thursday, June 10 at 4:00 p.m. between Juniper and Poplar Avenues on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. These three new establishments, together with Joe’s Fish Co., Stewart’s, Sam’s Pizza and the Sand Jamm Surf Shop further extend the Boardwalk Special Improvement District’s (BSID) vision for a more unique boardwalk experience.
“We’re throwing a boardwalk block party to celebrate some exciting new businesses’ along the boardwalk. They join with us and others to kick the boardwalk experience up a notch,” says EJ Dougherty, an owner of Stewart’s and Capt’n Jacks.
Notes Jack Morey, executive Vice President of the Morey Organization, “We are exceedingly pleased to work with tenants that invest in the long term. We thank the BSID (Boardwalk Special Improvement District) and the City of Wildwood for their vision in creating design guidelines that encourage these kind of investments.”
The partnership behind Capt’n Jacks Island Grill is also behind Stewart’s restaurant at Magnolia Avenue and the Boardwalk. Following the success of Stewart’s, the partnership turned towards Capt’n Jacks to offer the boardwalk a new, laid-back, island-themed menu and atmosphere.
The spectacular new Palace of Sweets is also home to the boardwalk’s newest family attraction, the Adventure Maze. Designed by one of the United Kingdom’s top designers, Adrian Fisher, the maze mixes 75 varieties of candy and adventure into a one-of-a-kind experience. There is also a “Vault” Laser Maze Challenge a try as well. Bob Masterson, former CEO of Ripley Entertainment and past Chairman of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) brings this new attraction to the Wildwoods.
“I have visited more than 100 countries during my 36 years with Ripley’s, and more recently with IAAPA, but when I decided to start my own business, I decided on the Wildwoods. Its classic seaside landscape and culture is unique in the world and reminds me of the hay day of places like Coney Island. The Wildwoods know that what they have is special and have given me the confidence to invest.”
Also adding new flare to the boardwalk “block” is the Hot Spot Café, the 6th “Hot Spot” brought by a family that has been operating for over 30 years under the entrepreneurial leadership of Harry Karavangelos.
Hot Spot Café is a partnership between Harry’s family members Haroula Papazoglou, George Papazoglou, and Marko Pardalios and takes the Hot Spot concept to a new level. Says Haroula, “This new location is the farthest we have expanded to the north and we are very pleased to be a part of such a high energy block.”
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About Palace of Sweets, Home of the Adventure Maze
The spectacular Palace of Sweets is home to the Boardwalks newest family attraction, the Adventure Maze. Designed by one of the United Kingdom’s top designers, Adrian Fisher, the maze mixes candy and adventure into a one of a kind, fun and exciting experience. While you’re there, give the “Vault” Laser Maze Challenge a try as well. Two fun attractions and over 75 varieties of self-serve candy are available at the new Palace of Sweets.
About Capt’n Jacks
Capt’n Jacks Island Grill is the newest fun and family-friendly dining experience on the Boardwalk. With a laid-back menu and atmosphere, this throwback to the original island is a themed beachfront casual eating establishment owned and operated by the owners of Stewart’s of Wildwood.
About Hot Spot Café
Hot Spot Café continues the famous Hot Spot Greek tradition of having a colossal menu offering, but adds a twist by offering specialty breads, coffees, and deserts in a brand new air conditioned dining room.
About Morey’s Piers
Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the third best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900.