New Ocean City Pub Unveils Fruity Brews, Social Seating
OCEAN CITY, Md. - An ambitious new craft brewery is opening soon in Ocean City with the promise of a wide selection of beer.
"I was born and raised here, and I wanted to bring something back," says Joshua Shores, one of the owners of Ocean City Brewing Company at 56th Street and Coastal Highway.
They have almost 18,000-square-feet of space that will include a full-service restaurant serving American pub fare.
The space also includes Oktoberfest-style tables where Shores hopes customers will make new friends.
"The space also includes Oktoberfest-style tables where Shores hopes customers will make new friends."
Who in the world wants to try to enjoy a dinner at a community table with a bunch of drunks they don't know? What a lame idea this is. I hope I am not the only one that feels that way.
That's the good old eastern shore hospitality that we have come to enjoy on this blog. The owner isn't looking for locals with negative attitudes and no money to spend. This is designed for tourists.
Communal tables are all the rage in restaurants now because you can pack more people in a space. I gave it up after college and have no intention of sitting at one now. A terrible trend that needs to stop.
Attraction for tourists and rich college kids. Quite a big plave with big selection makes you wonder how "reasonable" the prices will be. Also wondering where will those "rowdy patrons" go after leaving. Ride in a police car or passing out drunk on.the beach?
Anonymous said... Communal tables are all the rage in restaurants now because you can pack more people in a space. I gave it up after college and have no intention of sitting at one now. A terrible trend that needs to stop.
May 27, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Thank you. I will not patronize a business ran by cheapskates.
If you sit at the bar at any restaurant/bar, you are sitting at a communal table, so I guess that none of you ever sit at a bar for a drink or appetizer. The most negative group of hillbillies I have ever seen,
Anonymous said... If you sit at the bar at any restaurant/bar, you are sitting at a communal table, so I guess that none of you ever sit at a bar for a drink or appetizer. The most negative group of hillbillies I have ever seen,
May 27, 2014 at 2:29 PM
NO I don't sit at the bar.
How ironic of this clown calling someone a hillbilly when communal and picnic tables are for hillbillies. DUH!!
4:22, Have sat at communal tables plenty of times at church and fundraising dinners along with a lot of other people. I have seen a lot of wealthy and influential people at dinners like this. According to your way of thinking this makes us all hillbillies. Have eaten and drank at communal tables in beer halls in Germany and it was an enjoyable experience.
6:40 What is wrong with profits? I though that was the republican way - make money! It's not emerging, has been around for centuries. In contemporary times, it has been common for restaurants to have one communal table in with the mix with traditional tables for the past 20 years but the eastern shore is just catching up with the res of the country. Same old song and dance. Y'all said Starbucks ain't gonna make it cuz we ain't paying $3-4 for no cup of coffee.
We don't do communal tables either at restaurants. I would rather pay more. It works for Chicken and Dumplings but not for the unique fare this place will offer.
YAY!!! Another bar full of drunks replaces a respectable family beach retail store. I don't foresee this cheap setup being able to compete with the established long-time area bars that are more attractive for alcoholics to visit.
"The space also includes Oktoberfest-style tables where Shores hopes customers will make new friends."
ReplyDeleteWho in the world wants to try to enjoy a dinner at a community table with a bunch of drunks they don't know? What a lame idea this is. I hope I am not the only one that feels that way.
That's the good old eastern shore hospitality that we have come to enjoy on this blog. The owner isn't looking for locals with negative attitudes and no money to spend. This is designed for tourists.
ReplyDeleteCommunal tables are all the rage in restaurants now because you can pack more people in a space.
ReplyDeleteI gave it up after college and have no intention of sitting at one now.
A terrible trend that needs to stop.
Tourist are Locals from some where.. I for one will not partake in a community meal... Want to bet he either changes or goes under...
ReplyDeleteBLECK !!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAren't the long picnic tables at the Roost considered communal tables? Never heard anyone there complaining.
ReplyDelete"FRUITY BREWS" says it all ...
ReplyDeleteAttraction for tourists and rich college kids. Quite a big plave with big selection makes you wonder how "reasonable" the prices will be. Also wondering where will those "rowdy patrons" go after leaving. Ride in a police car or passing out drunk on.the beach?
ReplyDeleteOCB - There is nothing in OC that is "reasonable". If you have to ask, you won't be drinking there….
ReplyDelete12:17. My thoughts exactly.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteCommunal tables are all the rage in restaurants now because you can pack more people in a space.
I gave it up after college and have no intention of sitting at one now.
A terrible trend that needs to stop.
May 27, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Thank you. I will not patronize a business ran by cheapskates.
Yeah, you never know when you might be sitting next to a transgender! LOL
ReplyDeleteIf you sit at the bar at any restaurant/bar, you are sitting at a communal table, so I guess that none of you ever sit at a bar for a drink or appetizer. The most negative group of hillbillies I have ever seen,
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteAren't the long picnic tables at the Roost considered communal tables? Never heard anyone there complaining.
May 27, 2014 at 12:48 PM
I didn't see where the Red Roost was mentioned. Oh that's right, it wasn't.
Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteIf you sit at the bar at any restaurant/bar, you are sitting at a communal table, so I guess that none of you ever sit at a bar for a drink or appetizer. The most negative group of hillbillies I have ever seen,
May 27, 2014 at 2:29 PM
NO I don't sit at the bar.
How ironic of this clown calling someone a hillbilly when communal and picnic tables are for hillbillies. DUH!!
4:22, Have sat at communal tables plenty of times at church and fundraising dinners along with a lot of other people. I have seen a lot of wealthy and influential people at dinners like this. According to your way of thinking this makes us all hillbillies.
ReplyDeleteHave eaten and drank at communal tables in beer halls in Germany and it was an enjoyable experience.
We ain't sitting with nobody but our own family, just like our weddings. Keep it in the family.
ReplyDeleteCommunal tables are common in many cities at "foodie" restaurants. It is an a very bad emerging trend driven by profits.
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ReplyDeleteWill they be selling beer, or just renting it to patrons?
6:40
ReplyDeleteWhat is wrong with profits? I though that was the republican way - make money! It's not emerging, has been around for centuries. In contemporary times, it has been common for restaurants to have one communal table in with the mix with traditional tables for the past 20 years but the eastern shore is just catching up with the res of the country. Same old song and dance. Y'all said Starbucks ain't gonna make it cuz we ain't paying $3-4 for no cup of coffee.
Don't like it then don't go. You all sound like kids that want their own way about everything and yet are never happy. Just grow up.map
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to going to this place and I wish them success. I hope they open soon.
ReplyDeleteWe don't do communal tables either at restaurants. I would rather pay more. It works for Chicken and Dumplings but not for the unique fare this place will offer.
ReplyDeleteFruity brews belong in Rehoboth Beach!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! Another bar full of drunks replaces a respectable family beach retail store.
ReplyDeleteI don't foresee this cheap setup being able to compete with the established long-time area bars that are more attractive for alcoholics to visit.
"Y'all said Starbucks ain't gonna make it cuz we ain't paying $3-4 for no cup of coffee."
ReplyDeleteI do stand corrected on that one. Fools and their money, etc.