Watson’s Restaurant

February 7, 2020 sjthings 0

Watson’s Restaurant at 9th Street and Ocean Ave in Ocean City, New Jersey was known for its fine dining for more than 50 years. This 550 seat restaurant was a family favorite until it was […]

Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour

April 15, 2015 sjthings 0

Who remembers Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour at the Deptford Mall? What a fun atmosphere! Countless birthday parties were held at Farrell’s. Remember the sirens and the banging drums? How about the “pig’s trough,” “the zoo” […]

Ponzio’s Brooklawn Diner

March 5, 2015 sjthings 4

One of the South Jersey area’s finest diners, Ponzio’s in Brooklawn was a staple in Gloucester County from the 1960’s to 2008. Many area families frequented Ponzio’s over the years, raving about the great food. […]

Shafto’s Restaurant

July 7, 2014 sjthings 1

Who remembers Shafto’s Restaurant? A family favorite on Asbury Ave in Ocean City, it met it’s demise around 2005 or 2006. A new house was put up in it’s place. We remember the poem that […]