Steamy

Well, look who's the sexy one: The Beach Bar at Trump Plaza was just named the 13th sexiest beach bar in the country. The honor comes from the Travel Channel, which ranked the top 21 steamy spots in the U.S.

I've been to the Beach Bar -- quite a few times (which is why it was ranked sexiest, SNAP! OK, not really, but, hey, it's Friday). It's fun, and especially popular with bachelor and bachelorette parties on Saturday nights. My tip? Don't wear stilettos. I made that mistake one night, and they kept getting caught in the boards. The rolling cart guys will laugh right at you as you trapeze across the Boardwalk, too.

If you're thinking of heading down this weekend, take note: it's an outdoor bar (it's a beach bar, after all), and opens back up Memorial Day Weekend.

This is an exciting time for the shore. Things are starting to open up, and my office is "Jersey Shore (almost) all the time" right now since magazine features about the shore are due. So I'll be spending a lot of time along the coast in this early spring, getting everything researched and ready for you to read.

You ready? I am. So bring on the Mac & Mancos, the Upcakes, the boogie boards, the silly shows in Atlantic City and Ocean City, and sunsets in Cape May. It's almost summer time.