Seven Mile Times

As beaches get busier, so do the businesses. This summer, Seven Mile Beach is welcoming several new restaurants and shops. Keep reading to check out the latest business buzz in the form of new eateries, boutiques, and home stores!

Staff at the ICONA Prime Steakhouse that is almost ready to open to the public.

Avalon Prime Steakhouse at ICONA Windrift

105 80th St, Avalon | 609-368-5175 | icona.com/windrift/dining

ICONA is excited to offer a new restaurant on Seven Mile Beach: Avalon Prime Steakhouse at the Windrift. The restaurant will offer delectable seafood, premium cuts of beef, and refreshing cocktails.

Avalon Prime will sit in the previous location of Restuarant 105. The restaurant, which underwent an expansion and total renovation, will continue to offer Restaurant 105 favorites like the wild caught halibut, while incorporating new dishes like the lobster tail, crab cakes, and jumbo shrimp. Avalon Prime’s offers several choice steak cuts, including filet mignon, NY strip, porterhouse, and more. The menu also boasts several sauces like bearnaise, au poivre, and the AV prime house steak sauce.

“While Avalon & Stone Harbor offer many tremendous dining options, we felt one major category was missing … a steakhouse!” says Caitlin Humienny, ICONA’s director of marketing. “In fact, Cape May County as a whole only has one other restaurant focusing on steak that we know of, down in Cape May, so we’re excited to offer a great steakhouse for visitors and locals further north.”

Avalon Prime is the perfect stop to celebrate summer. Whether you are commemorating a special occasion, or just celebrating the weekend, Avalon Prime is a must-visit.

Studio Blu

2905 Dune Drive, Avalon | 609-478-0450 | studiobluinteriors.com

Studio Blu Interiors is an interior design firm in Avalon. This summer, the interior design studio is sitting at a new location: on 29th Street and Dune Drive.

Studio Blu is here to help you build the home of your dreams! They will help guide you through the process of your new construction or large-scale renovation. From foundation stone, to furniture, to your dinner forks, Studio Blu is the team you need.

Contact Studio Blu for all your design needs. The welcoming staff will help create a classic Jersey Shore home away from home.

Hang Ten Golf Club

239 96th St., Stone Harbor | 609-741-8336 | hangtengolfclub.com

Hang Ten Golf Club is only weeks old and is already making waves on Seven Mile Beach. The new business, which is Seven Mile’s only rooftop mini golf course, held its grand opening May 18.

The course offers 18 exciting and challenging holes, complete with sand traps, water fountains, and fun obstacles. The course also has a clubhouse that serves ice cream from Johnny Scoops. Hang Ten is available for private events and is perfect for large group gatherings and summer birthdays.

Looking to play a quick round? Bring your family and friends to Hang Ten Golf Club. The ice cream is refreshing, the course is excellent, and the rooftop view of Stone Harbor can’t be beat.

The Juice Pod

2001 Dune Drive, Avalon | 640-207-3046 | thejuicepod.com/avalon

Juice Pod is a New Jersey staple. This summer the business, which serves fresh food to the tri-state area, is returning to Avalon. The new location will be on the corner of Dune Drive and 20th Street.

In 2016, Danielle Leonhardt opened the first Juice Pod location in Avalon. Since then, she has partnered with her sister Christine Wyatt and expanded to locations in Center City Philadelphia, North Wildwood, Sea Isle City, and other areas.

Because the original Avalon location no longer exists, Danielle and Christine are excited to return to Seven Mile Beach. Leonhardt loves the community of customers, employees, and smoothie-fanatics that Juice Pod has built.

“My favorite part is meeting new people every day,” she says, “building relationships through loyal customers, and working with employees every day — from all different high schools and colleges. We have built a place where people can come with their friends and families and eat healthy food. Juice Pod is a meeting place, a healthy happy place.”

In addition to fresh smoothies, bowls, and juices, Juice Pod offers wraps, salads, and paninis. This summer, the business will also serve several Seven Mile-themed items. The Whitebrier Bowl and the Princeton Bowl, which both contain an açai blend with various fruit toppings, are fan favorites!

Be sure to check out Juice Pod’s new location this summer and try one of the Avalon-themed bowls.

Design Nest Studio

324 96th St., Stone Harbor | designneststudio.com

Design Nest Studio opened in 2020 as an interior design and consulting business. Last summer, the business established a new location on 96th Street in Stone Harbor.

Owners Deanna Ebner and Julie Featherman’s love of the Jersey Shore inspired the founding of their new Seven Mile location: “We love the mix of customers that walk through our doors: homeowners, vacationers and locals. Stone Harbor is our happy place!”

Design Nest Studio offers a handful of goods and services. In addition to interior design assistance, the studio also showcases vintage furniture and repurposed pieces. It also doubles as a painting studio and gallery, displaying Ebner’s gorgeous work.

Each day, Ebner and Featherman help their customers create beautiful spaces that reflect practicality and individuality. They say their goal “is to help our customers define their own style. We love being able to offer stylish home goods that we pull from the past and make new again. We feel good about selling pieces that were built to last in integrity and style and have withstood the test of time. It’s rewarding to tread a little lighter and more sustainably.”

Looking to revamp your home? Try Design Nest Studio. They’ll help you find everything you need for your dream home.

High Dune Baking Co.

2709 Dune Drive, Avalon | 609-778-7434 | highdunebaking.com

High Dune Baking Co. is looking forward to joining the roster of great businesses on Seven Mile. Although the bakery briefly opened last fall, owners Andrew Stanton and Maeve McNamara are excited to welcome the summer crowds for the first time.

Stanton and McNamara both have a background in the food-service industry and are South Jersey residents. They are excited to offer a year-round space for the community to gather and enjoy good food. Says McNamara: “Between my background and my family’s support with baking, we thought it was something we could accomplish.”

In addition to classic sweets like jelly-filled donuts and cinnamon sticky buns, High Dune will also offer quiches and scones. High Dune’s Irish Soda Bread is an island-wide favorite that is available all summer long.

This summer, McNamara is excited to meet new customers and greet old ones. “I am usually in the store, and I have been getting to know so many people,” she says. “We have been open since March, and the locals have been so enthusiastic and supportive. We have been developing a sense of community here, which was something that was important to both Andrew and I.”

Grab a sweet or savory treat at High Dune Baking Co. this summer. Come for the baked goods and stay for the community.

Venezia

9426 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | 640-207-3047 | veneziastoneharbor.com

Located on the corner of 94th Street and Third Avenue, Venezia is the perfect stop for every Seven Mile foodie. The restaurant serves dishes like savory lobster crab ravioli and fresh sauteed local flounder.

In addition to sit-down dining, Venezia has a hot dog window called Lucky Dogs! All day long, Lucky Dogs serves hot dogs topped with sauerkraut, cheese, and chili.

Owner Ashley Botchway embraces the community of customers that Venezia has built since it opened in March. “I love it all – interacting with the community, getting different feedback, and getting to know people,” Botchway says. “I love cooking and baking, and I like being involved. Building a relationship with my customers is probably the most important thing for me.”

For a great deal, stop by Venezia Monday through Wednesday for 50% off appetizers. Try the Duck Confit Egg Rolls, they are a must!

Chosen Selections

2819 Dune Drive, Avalon | 610-448-9928

This summer, Chosen Selections will be joining Seven Mile Beach with a new location on 28th Street and Dune Drive. The boutique offers a great mix of clothing, accessories, and home decor.

In 1988, owner Robin Kratz opened a business called Chilcote & Richards Ltd. It offered interior design with a focus on furniture and accessories. After a few years, the business eventually morphed into a selection of women’s and home products. In April, Kratz officially changed the name to Chosen Selections.

With the flagship store in Wayne, Pa., Kratz’s love for Seven Mile Beach led her to select Avalon for a new Chosen location. “I spent my summers in Avalon with my family,” she says. “I have always loved the shore and look forward to it every year since.”

Chosen Selections is a one-stop shop. The boutique boasts stylish dresses, shoes, and bags – all perfect for an evening on the town. Chosen Selections also offers housewarming gifts and party favors in the form of jewelry and kitchen accessories. Stop by this summer to grab everything you need for a great evening.

Steak Bros

10725 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | 640-207-3002 | berardibrospizza.com

Berardi Brothers Pizza is a family establishment that dates back to 1975, when the Berardi family opened a restaurant in Philadelphia. Years later, brothers Nick and Mike Berardi decided to continue the tradition with locations in Sea Isle City and Southampton, Pa.

This summer, the Berardi brothers are bringing the family business to Stone Harbor. In collaboration with Quincy’s, the business is expanding to the corner of Third Avenue and 107th Street. The new restaurant, branded as Steak Bros, will feature a South Jersey take on the classic surf and turf: cheesesteaks and lobster rolls. The business will also offer chicken cheesesteaks, hand-cut rib eye cheesesteaks, and fries.

Nick Berardi says that he is glad for the opportunity to expand further into South Jersey, and to provide Seven Mile Beach with great food. “Coming over the bridge to the shore is a special feeling,” he says. “It’s hard to describe, but anyone arriving at the shore – whether for a day, a week, or the summer – knows the feeling. The sights, smells, and overall atmosphere never get old.”

Stop by Steak Bros this summer to grab everything you need for a beach picnic.

Stone Harbor Freeze

9712 Third Ave., Stone Harbor

The Freeze is expanding down Seven Mile Beach! This summer, Avalon Freeze is opening a second location on 97th Street in Stone Harbor. The new location, called Stone Harbor Freeze, will offer the Freeze’s classic twisted cones.

In the late 1950s, Avalon Freeze opened under the name Tasty Freeze. Since then, the iconic business has continued to serve Seven Mile with soft-serve ice cream. For years, Patty Rutledge and her late husband Mark owned and operated Avalon Freeze and Cafe Loren. In 2022, Scott Zurawski and Karin Procaccino purchased the property.

Since purchasing the business, the new owners have continued to create summer memories by serving ice cream. “Scott and I both grew up loving Avalon Freeze,” Procaccino says. “Like so many people on the island, we’ve spent countless summer nights enjoying ice cream with family and friends. We love seeing how a simple ice cream cone can make someone so happy.”

Zurawski and Procaccino’s inspiration for a second location was borne out of a love for Seven Mile Beach. “We are very invested in our community,” she says, “and when an opportunity presented itself, we thought it was the perfect space for a second location. We love the idea of employing and serving as many people on the island as possible.”

Looking for a cool treat after a long day at the beach? Head to Stone Harbor Freeze to satisfy your sweet tooth and make some summer memories! You can’t go wrong with a twist topped with sprinkles.

That Farm Market

1752 Rt. 9, Cape May Court House

That Farm Market is new to the area and ready to make a splash! The market prioritizes local products through the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and various baked goods. That Farm Market also carries products from Hammonton’s iconic Bagliani’s Market.

That Farm Market is located in Cape May Court House, just off Route 9. Owners Carrie Briggs and Bobby Donio run the market with family and friends. Alongside managing director Joe Gratz, Briggs and Donio are excited to offer fresh, local products. They were inspired to create a market that fosters a community of customers, employees, visitors, and farmers.

Briggs’ son, Henry Kurtzman, loves the market’s location. “South Jersey is a place that has been close to my heart for as long as I can remember; there’s almost a different air down here,” he says. “South Jersey is the reason we have placed so much emphasis on local, organic products. This market was built with love, and because of the environment that South Jersey cultivates, I know it will be received with love as well.”

Looking for fresh and local produce? Stop by That Farm Market to stock up for a great weekend down the shore.

B. Hartzell

272 21st St., Avalon | 609-796-2510 | shopbhartzell.com

B. Hartzell is new to the Avalon business sector. The boutique opened online in October, and in early June the business opened a physical location on 21st Street.

B. Hartzell offers colorful accessories, all of which are hand-designed in New York City. The shop specializes in hand-crafted scarves, handbags, and jewelry.

Owner Bryn Hartzell has a lot of experience in the world of accessories. For more than 15 years, she worked various jobs in New York’s corporate fashion industry. Bryn’s love of bright colors and desire for practical and fashionable accessories led her to found B. Hartzell.

Hartzell is a lover of all things Jersey Shore. Growing up, she spent eight summers working at Suncatcher Surf Shop.

“As someone that grew up spending every summer in Avalon, I have to say there is nothing quite like it!” she says. “I am lucky enough to get to use my background in the fashion industry everyday designing and merchandising accessories as well as sourcing new, interesting products from other female entrepreneurs. I love interacting with our customers every day and hearing their stories.”

Looking for the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe? Stop by B. Hartzell! You are sure to find a colorful and complementary accessory.

Coast Tile and Marble Supply

3168 Fire Road, Egg Harbor Township | 609-646-9346 | coasttile.net

For more than 80 years, Coast Tile and Marble Supply has provided South Jersey with various design materials. Now, the business is opening a showroom in Avalon.

Owner Joe Eisele Jr. opened Coast Tile in 1965. Today the business is a family affair, with several generations of Eiseles joining the Coast Tile team.

Coast Tile provides tile and flooring materials for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. The business offers custom-designed marble, tile, and hardwoods, in addition to design guidance and free consultations.

Stop by Coast Tile and Marble Supply for high-end design materials and dependable service. The Eisele family will help you find everything you need to renovate your home.

Kohler’s Bakery

224 21st St., Avalon | 609-967-3694 | kohlersbakery.com

Kohler’s Bakery is embracing the chaos and fun that comes with each summer season. The business, which is under new ownership, has also changed locations. Now located on 21st Street, Kohler’s is continuing to offer its iconic sticky buns and cream-filled donuts.

Longtime friends Amy Brennan, Christina Schmidt-Belmonte, and Maria Thompson are continuing the 75-year-old tradition of Kohler’s sweets. This summer, they are excited to take ownership of Kohler’s and venture into the world of baked goods.

Kohler’s social media coordinator Nick DiSabella equally loves the bakery’s cinnamon twists and community of customers. “My favorite part about working at Kohler’s is the atmosphere,” he says. “Growing up, my family always went to Avalon, and I remember visiting the old location for the cream-filled donuts. Now we are here to make people happy. We are hoping to keep the legacy of the Kohler’s brand and put a new spin on it.”

Check a box on your summer bucket list by grabbing an cream donut from Kohler’s. You can order ahead on the website, or in person while supplies last.

ShoreScape Consulting

609-231-6488 | shorescapeconsulting.com

This summer, Lisa Cincotta is proud to announce the grand opening of Shore-Scape Consulting. ShoreScape Consulting offers interior and exterior design advice, in addition to project management.

Cincotta is a resident of Cape May County and has more than 20 years of interior design experience. Through ShoreScape, she helps families navigate, design, and execute home renovations. Lisa takes care of everything from permit submission to building code navigation, making the renovation process less daunting.

Each day Lisa looks forward to interacting with customers and creating the designs of their dreams. She said, “My favorite part of ShoreScape Consulting is helping people! I enjoy working closely with homeowners to develop a project and executing a well-organized, detailed, finished product.” Through ShoreScape, Lisa helps remove all the stressful aspects of a home renovation. She added, “We allow homeowners time to relax, spend time with family, and enjoy every moment at the beach!”

Contact ShoreScape to help design and manage the construction of your dream home. Lisa will help ease the process every step of the way.

The Pink Gator

2544 Dune Drive, Avalon | 609-478-8114 | instagram.com/pink.gator/?hl=en

The Pink Gator is bringing fashion-forward looks to Avalon! Originally located in Sea Isle, this summer The Pink Gator is moving to 25th Street and Dune Drive.

From athleisure to formal dresses, The Pink Gator has it all. The boutique offers popular brands in-store, like Frankies Bikinis and LSPACE. It also offers stunning jewelry, e.l.f. cosmetics, and a selection of men’s wear.

For all the summer must-haves in one place, stop by The Pink Gator. You will be sure to leave with a new wardrobe.

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