The weather was so gorgeous yesterday, I found myself thinking of the beach. I grew up by the beach and I am extremely fair. As I have aged, I found myself to be increasingly intolerant of the sun's rays. It is quite unfortunate, as my husband is of the mediterranean variety, he lives to bakes in the sun. The mere threat of a sunny day causes a darkening of his skin. It is wonderful. When we holiday at the beach, I sit under a large umbrella wearing large glasses, a floppy hat and a gauzy coverup. Clearly I am happy. My kids are not. They want me in the water. I do not love going in the water. I just want to sit and read and listen to my kids laughter and the sound of the waves and seagulls. Beaches are surrounded by wonderful handmade confectionery stores. Think salt water taffy, chocolate, ice cream....
Back on point; I found myself longing for the beach. I was in Old City for a lunch and realized I was a block from Shane's Confectionery. I was a block away from the beach. Shane Confectionery is the sister store to the Franklin Fountain, the genius child of the Berley Brothers. Their commitment is incredibly admirable, as well as delicious. I love their ice cream and their fantastic soda fountain. The employees are dressed in period costumes. I adore it. They took over Shane's and did not abandon tried and true methods of traditional American confection. Bravo, men! I stopped in and bought an enormous box of chocolates. They were excellent. The creamy centers, crisp centers, filled with peanut butter and coconut. This was artistic and childish. What a wonderful combination. You must go. The storefront is exquisitely restored with attention to every detail. What a wonderful experience.
I am so happy to live in a city that this type of commitment exists and thrives. Capogiro is often mentioned in the same sentence as Franklin Fountain and that makes me very proud. If I can make this about me.....
