Riverwalking Notes

There are more and more people out walking along the river these days, undaunted by the heat and humidity. Two fishermen today, and a large tour group at the Battleship New Jersey. The aquarium was hosting a number of school groups, as it does on a daily basis.

Today, along my route, I noticed that the windows (and some doors) have been installed at the Coopers Grant Commons. The doors look quite a ways off the ground so a porch or stairs will have to be added. It is interesting to see the work progress.

Another nice touch at the Victor Building: a few tables on the sidewalk outside the Riviera Bistro and the Subway sandwich shop. If there is a breeze you can sit outside and enjoy it.

Camden Riversharks

I recently took my friends and their children (5 and 2) to a Camden Riversharks game and I will continue to enthusiastically report on my experiences at this ball park. I have gone there many times before, but this was the first time with children and as usual the experience was positive for adults and children.
The tickets are inexpensive and there is not a bad seat in the house, the concessions are reasonably priced. My friends who frequent minor league parks in the Boston area were astonished at the price of the ticket, the free program and the quickness of the concession lines. The ball park however continued to impress when the children took a free ride on the carousel, watched the Fireworks after the game and had the opportunity to run the bases. The children's zone looked like fun, but we arrived too late for the children to enter (they seem to close the children's zone about the same time they stop serving beer- top of the seventh, though this may only have been because of preparations for the fireworks).
Between inning entertainment is fun to watch and of course so is the baseball game! The view of Philly and the bridge during sunset is worth the price of admission alone.

And to make things even more appealing...the Riversharks are in the Atlantic League Playoffs, having clinched the Southern Division championship for the first half of the season. Check out their promotions and events and spend a summer day/night enjoying some baseball!

Restaurant Review: The Victor Pub

A few weeks ago I went with a group of friends to try out the Victor Pub in the Victor Building. The larger tables tend to be near the back of the room which is too near an air duct when trying to talk across a distance but it wasn't loud enough to be annoying. It was crowded so neighboring conversations also impacted the table talk.

Everyone liked the food. We had a combination of soups, sandwiches and salads. It is a little pricey for a frequent lunch spot ($10 for a burger and fries), at least for our budget, but makes a great place for a special outing.

Other people who have gone for lunch have liked the food and report that there is a good crowd when they've been there. Those who have gone for dinner have said the same.

The Victor Pub makes a nice addition to the restaurants in the city.

Harry Potter at the Adventure Aquarium

On Saturday, July 21st, Camden's Adventure Aquarium is celebrating the release of the 7th Harry Potter book (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) by offering a special $7.00 admission price to any child 2-12 who dresses as their favorite witch or wizard. Some aquarium employees will also be in costume and the gift shop be decorated for the occasion and have special merchandise, wands and such, in stock.

Miscellaneous Updates

Miss G's grocery and convenience store in the Victor Building now sells fresh popcorn.

I've stopped in at La Riviera for pizza at lunch for a few days recently. It has all been good.

Update on Cooper Grant

The townhouses going up as part of Cooper Grant are progressing. The framing is done and most of the plywood has been put up.