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Fast-Growing Seaford Restaurant Replaces Camden Chicken Joint Fast-Growing Seaford Restaurant Replaces Camden Chicken Joint
Fast-Growing Seaford Restaurant Replaces Camden Chicken Joint Captain D’s, which is billed as the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, has a new restaurant coming to Camden in 2024. Franchisees Jujhar Rai and Maliha Rahmani are developing the restaurant at 1701 Mt. Ephraim Ave., which is a former Church’s Chicken.  Rai and Rahmani have 23 years of experience in restaurant franchising. They currently operate a Checkers and have been owners/operators with Church’s Chicken and Popeyes in the past. “Jujhar and Maliha recognized a valuable property in their market that is ripe for repurposing and came to Captain D’s because of our conve…

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by Jon Craig
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Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Clam chowdah, anyone? A husband and wife has brought a taste of New England to the Jersey Shore. Steve Marchel and Robin Kramer have recently opened Betty's Seafood Shack in Margate. The restaurant pays homage to Steve's beloved Portuguese Water Dog, Betty, who died in 2018. The fried shrimp, lobster rolls and scallops being served at Betty's conjure up fond memories for Steve and Robin, who bonded over their love for all-things New England — especially the seafood shacks —  both having graduated from college in New England. "Steve would often say 'Margate needs a joint like this, especi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Seafood Boil Restaurant Opens Third Jersey Shore Location Popular Seafood Boil Restaurant Opens Third Jersey Shore Location
Popular Seafood Boil Restaurant Opens Third Jersey Shore Location If you're looking for delicious seafood and sauces, Oceancrat has opened a third location on the Jersey Shore. Oceancrat's web site says innovative seafood is something that chef and owner Steven Lin grew up with. "From a young age, he enjoyed bringing the unique flavors of the South Seas and intertwining food dishes from various cultures." Oceancrat also has restaurants in Ventnor City and Maple Shade, and might be best-known for its famous "premium Oceancrat sauce." Its Sea Isle spot is located at 4911 Landis Ave.  "We are dedicated to serve the finest and freshest foods…

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by Jon Craig
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New Lounge Breathes Life Into Old South Jersey Diner New Lounge Breathes Life Into Old South Jersey Diner
New Lounge Breathes Life Into Old South Jersey Diner There's a new, luxurious restaurant open in South Jersey.  Ristorante Lucca & Piano Lounge totally removed the former Mastons Diner at 144 Route 130 in Bordentown. "Anything is possible when everything is first class," the eatery says at the top of its web page. The menu includes seafood, steaks, and housemade pastas "served with impeccable finesse, elegance, and care," the restaurant says. Executive Chef Maurizio Peccolo crafts high-end, authentic Italian dishes with modern precision and flair. The culinary traditions of the region from which Lucca takes its name serve as the in…

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by Jon Craig