Where do you go when it’s time to buy a new car? These days, there are a lot of options – dealerships, used car lots, even the Internet. In Maryland, particularly in the Baltimore area, one name has been synonymous with the best deal and the best service for over 50 years – Jerry’s!  Featuring cars, trucks, SUVs and vans, along with service, parts, and a collision center, Jerry’s Auto Group focuses on providing a stellar experience, whether you are buying, selling, or servicing your car. Jerry’s Toyota is our merchant of the month!

Jerry Stautberg, the man behind it all, was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He played football in high school and college and was drafted by the Chicago Bears, where he played for one year and sold cars in the off-season.  Football salaries then were not like they are today, so Jerry chose to leave the NFL and concentrate on a full-time career in the automobile industry. He came to Baltimore in 1957 and opened Jerry’s Chevrolet in the Govans area of Baltimore city. His slogan “5600 York Road at Bellona, the best place to become a Chevrolet ownah” made the dealership a household name.  As the dealership grew, it moved to its current location on Joppa Road in Parkville in 1971.  Jerry’s Toyota opened in the White Marsh area of Baltimore in 1981, and Scion was added in 2005.  Also part of the group is Jerry’s Mitsubishi in Parkville.

“He was a pioneer – one of the first dealers to advertise on television,” says his daughter, Susan Pless.  Jerry appeared in all of his television and radio ads for many years, and the slogan “For the best deal anywhere, you just gotta come to Jerry’s” brought in customers who looked forward to meeting the man who had become someone they could identify with.  Jerry would often visit with and talk to his customers, which built a loyalty to the dealership that remains in place today.

Jerry passed away in December 2008, but his legacy lives on through the customer service principles that he put in place years ago. Today his son Jim, who in his youth would visit the dealership on Saturdays with his dad as and started working full-time with him after college, handles the overall management of the auto group.  Susan handles the day-to-day administration of the dealerships, having worked in the office during high school summers, then part-time while raising her children. Now that they are grown  (her son works at Jerry’s Toyota), she’s back to full-time and enjoys the variety of challenges that come with the job every day.  What really makes it a great place to work, she says, is the people.  Many have been on staff for years, some as long as 30 years at the Chevrolet dealership. It’s a tribute to what Jerry hoped to accomplish – an organization of caring people striving to take care of their customers every step of the way.

Jerry’s continues its commitment to customer service with their “It’s About You!” program, which includes, among other things, tires for life, complimentary first scheduled service and car washes for life, tire rotations for life, shuttle service and rental cars, and more.  And if you’re shopping for a new car and Jerry’s doesn’t have exactly what you want, they can get it for you through a dealer exchange.

For more information about Jerry’s Auto Group, visit www.jerrystoyota.com. With Jerry’s, “It’s About You!”

Smart brides will tell you that you can never plan too early for a beautiful wedding.  There are many decisions to be made: the date, ceremony and reception location, flowers, invitations, guest list, cake… and the dress!  In Southern Maryland, there’s one boutique that brides can trust to help them find the gown that will make their day magical – EJ Bridals.

EJ Bridals is Calvert County’s only bridal shop!  Located at 10 Creston Lane, Suite 6, in Solomons, MD EJ Bridals features a wide selection of elegant, sleek, and stylish wedding gowns, bridesmaids and flower girl dresses, mothers gowns, and prom formals to compliment that special day!  Gowns are available off the rack or by special order, and designers include Alfred Angelo, Ashley Jordan, Casablanca, Eden, Emme, Impression, Jacqueline, Landa, Maggie Sottero, Venus, Watters Too, Forever Yours, and more.  EJ Bridals also offers a superb and affordable line of dresses for mothers of the bride and groom – stylish, not frumpy!

Owner Elin Jeschelnik has always had an interest in weddings and bridal gowns. Elin grew up in Maryland, and after many years of working for the government, Elin decided to capitalize on her interest by opening EJ Bridals in April 2010.  She takes pride in her ability to offer one-on-one personal service to the brides and she works mainly by appointment.  While offering this type of service can be tedious, it’s all worth it, Elin says, when she sees the look and the smile on the bride’s face when she finds that perfect dress!

In addition to wedding gowns, EJ Bridals carries jewelry made by a local designer that can be custom-made to match the wedding colors.  She also carries veils, tiaras, hair “bling,” shoes, and purses.  This year EJ Bridals will become “Prom Headquarters,” carrying eight different lines of designer prom dresses in all price ranges.  Prom-themed events, including try-on sessions and light refreshments, are also planned.  Elin recommends Carrington Formals in Prince Frederick for tuxedos who will offer prom incentives this year through EJ Bridals.  Young ladies in high school can try on prom gowns at EJ Bridals where the guys can pick up a VIP card and head to Carrington Formals for their tuxedo fitting.  The boutique has also established relationships with other wedding vendors and can recommend them for their services. Although she’s been in business for just under a year, Elin has already accomplished much!  She has participated in bridal events, including a runway show in La Plata, and was voted Best New Business of 2010 by the Best of the Bay in Bay Weekly.  EJ Bridals also won a Golden Pumpkin Award from Annmarie Gardens for lively and spirited participation in their 2010 Halloween event.

For more information on EJ Bridals and to view some of their beautiful dresses, visit their web site at www.ejbridals.com, or connect with Elin on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ejbridals.  For appointments, call 410-271-1806.

The holidays are upon us, and soon many of us will be gathering with family and friends to celebrate and reconnect.  In most cases, that means food will be involved!  If you’re looking for a special treat for your holiday table or need a designer cake for an upcoming occasion, our merchant of the month can help!

Cakes by Jeneva is a small yet bustling bakery in Prince Frederick that serves the Calvert County and surrounding metro area.  Owner Jeneva Stalnaker and her staff of six experienced bakers and decorating artists create cakes for every occasion, from the traditional round or sheet-style birthday cake to three-dimensional marvels that rival those seen only on the Food Network!

This year, Cakes by Jeneva celebrated their 10-year anniversary, but Jeneva has been baking and decorating cakes and goodies for 25 years.  A longtime resident of Dunkirk, she spent the first 15 years of her baking career working out of her home, using the skills learned from a neighbor to create sweet confections for new and returning customers. When the business outgrew her kitchen, Jeneva moved to her current location at 151 Central Square Plaza and opened her doors in January of 2000.  Prince Frederick has smelled sweeter ever since.

If you have a particular type of cake in mind for a special occasion, Jeneva and her team will work with you to make it happen. All of the cakes and icing are made on the premises in Prince Frederick, and the artists use fondant (a thick, smooth icing) and gum paste (a spun sugar mixture) to create unique designs that complete the effect. Cakes by Jeneva also offers “edible images” – cakes that are decorated with images from photos. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other specialty cakes are priced reasonably and according to the size, style, and number of servings.

If cake is not your favorite, fear not!  Cakes by Jeneva also offers fruit pies, including apple, cherry, and banana cream, along with pumpkin, coconut cream, and pecan.  They also make cookies, cheesecakes, and other gourmet dessert items.

Jeneva and her staff work together to brainstorm new cake design and decorating ideas. Sometimes it’s as easy as looking at a photo, and other times it takes trial and error before coming up with the right “construction” technique.  Some of the more elaborate cakes that they have produced include a submarine, an octopus, a Juicy Couture handbag, and a pillow-shaped cake with a tiara on top.  Cakes by Jeneva has also prepared cakes for celebrities, too!  Visit their website for photos of the many designs that they have achieved for their customers – www.jeneva.com.

Cakes by Jeneva is open Monday from 12 to 5 PM, Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM.  Birthday cake orders can typically be completed with three-days’ notice; more complicated designs and constructions require more lead time.  Give them a call for your next party!

Cakes by Jeneva, 151 Central Square Plaza, Prince Frederick, MD  410-535-2713.

It’s a beautiful day in Maryland.  What are your plans? Do you know where to go to enjoy live music, have a nice dinner, or enjoy a weekend festival?  How about an art exhibit or the theatre?  If you are familiar with our merchant of the month, then you know where to turn when you’re looking for something new and interesting to do – you grab a copy of What’s Up? Annapolis and you’re on your way!

Like many success stories that you hear these days, the concept for What’s Up was conceived by an entrepreneur to fill a gap that existed in the publication of local events and activities.  Living in Annapolis, Veronica Tovey often heard people commenting about the things they were doing and seeing around town, but she had a difficult time finding information about such events.  In 1997, Veronica sat down in her home with two of her friends and came up with the concept for a magazine that would feature events and activities within an hour of the Annapolis area, providing local residents with a host of choices for things to do in town and as far away as Baltimore and Washington.  With Carol Denny as the editor and Linda Laing as the art director, Veronica published her inaugural magazine, initially titled What’s Up? All the Entertainment and Sports, and an enterprise was born!

The What’s Up? magazine family now includes several popular publications that provide a wealth of information and features for specific markets.  At the request of the United States Naval Academy, Veronica and her team developed and launched the Naval Academy guide, a yearly guide to the Yard that is distributed to the Midshipmen and contains valuable information for the Brigade and their families.  The Services for Seniors directory, produced for the Department of Aging, contains all of the services that senior citizens need in one convenient book and is conveniently distributed in senior centers, grocery stores, hospitals, doctor’s offices, and drug stores.  The current editor-in-chief, Nadja Maril, suggested that the wedding section of the main publication could stand on its own as a wedding guide, and What’s Up? Weddings, a twice-yearly publication, became a reality.  It is available in local bookstores and by subscription to the magazine. What’s Up? Eastern Shore covers events and features from Kent Island to Cambridge and is the largest magazine on the Eastern Shore.

A popular feature in the What’s Up? magazines is the Top Doc and Top Dentist articles.  Local physicians and dentists vote for their favorite peers, and the winning professionals are featured in these issues.  Other favorites are the “Best Of” issues which feature on-line voting in various categories like restaurants and stores.

A unique fact about the What’s Up publication family is that it initially started out as a free publication mailed to upscale neighborhoods.  Veronica decided to take it to the next step and began a campaign to to sell subscriptions and put her publications on the newsstands. The What’s Up? magazines are the first free publications (also called controlled circulation publications) in the nation to achieve that goal, according to the City and Regional Magazines Association.  What’s Up? was also voted into the CRMA, which is an achievement of its own.

A 20-year resident of Annapolis, Veronica enjoys the ongoing creativity in the publication business. “There’s always something to learn, and it’s always fun,” she says.  Veronica also feels that the magazines bring communities together by featuring articles about local events and activities that are familiar to readers.

What’s Up? publications can be found locally in Barnes & Noble, Borders, Whole Foods, and other locations, and its circulation totals 60,000.  You can also enjoy the publications online at www.whatsupmag.com.

“You don’t have to brush your teeth, just the ones you want to keep.”  This simple quote from an anonymous source sums up what our parents told us from the very first day we wielded a toothbrush – take care of your teeth and you will have them for a lifetime. In fact, “A Lifetime of Healthy Smiles for Adults and Children” is the mission of our merchant of the month!

Mitchell Dental Care is a family practice that serves Edgewater and the surrounding communities. Dr. Bonny Mitchell provides general dental care to children as young as 3 years old and adults of all ages.  Dr. Mitchell offers a host of services to keep your smile at its peak, including comprehensive restorative care, crowns, bridges, fillings, dental implants, cosmetic bonding, veneers and whitening, dentures, and TMJ assessment and treatment.  She and her staff also provide preventive cleanings and maintenance treatment plans to ensure that your teeth and gums remain as healthy as possible.

In addition Dr. Robert Bouffard, a board-certified Periodontist, specializes in all aspects of periodontal surgery, tooth extraction and surgical placement of dental implants.  Dr. Bouffard recently retired from the US Navy at the naval facility in Newport, RI, where he worked as a navy dentist.  He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.  Dr. Bouffard and his wife Kim and their three children have lived in Edgewater for the past six years.

Dr. Mitchell learned during high school that she had the aptitude to excel in a medical-related career field. Born in Virginia, Dr. Mitchell spent many of her early years in Germany where her parents were teachers. She returned to Maryland to attend high school and later graduated with honors from the University of Virginia. After considering several options in science and medicine, she chose the field of dentistry because she felt that it would provide her with an opportunity to have a career in caring for others while still being able to enjoy raising a family. She entered the University of Maryland Dental School, where she graduated magna cum laude in 1995, and began her career as a dentist with an internship in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dr. Mitchell has provided dental care on mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.  She and her staff have volunteered locally at the Outreach Dental Clinic at the Stanton Center in Annapolis. In addition to being a caring and talented dentist for the past 15 years, Dr. Mitchell is also a wife and mom.  She lives in Edgewater with her husband, Jesse, and their two sons, Glen and Patrick.

If you’re looking for a new dentist, need a special service, or periodontal treatment, or just haven’t been to the dentist in a while, Dr. Mitchell says “My dedicated and caring staff and I will provide you and your family with the best dental care and comfort for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles.”  She invites you to visit her office at 3168 Braverton Street, Suite 380, in Edgewater, MD, 410-956-8380.  Take advantage of 50% off a new patient comprehensive exam and take your smile up a notch with Mitchell Dental Care!

Summer vacation season is drawing to a close, and for many families, that means the kids are back in school, fall sports and other activities are in full swing, and family dinners are either rigorously planned or “catch as catch can.”  While summer might be officially over, you can still treat yourself and your family to a “mini-vacation” – a dinner away from home – with our merchant of the month!

The Steakhouse, with locations in Edgewater and Perry Hall, offers a wide variety of meals made from the freshest ingredients available.  Open daily for lunch and dinner, both locations offer a casual family atmosphere and take pride in offering a wide variety of steak and seafood meals, as well as chicken and pork, to please any palate.

Originally called “The Original Steakhouse,” The Steakhouse has been serving up hand-cut corn-fed aged prime beef since 2003 (the name changed to separate the restaurants from the franchise last year).  Mike Weckstein, Director of Operations for both Steakhouse locations, has been in the restaurant business for 20 years.  He started out in fast food and gradually worked each position in the industry, from clerk to waiter to manager to director.  Mike knows what it takes to operate a successful establishment that keeps customers coming back over and over again.  In fact, some patrons come from Southern Maryland to dine at the Steakhouse in Edgewater, just to enjoy that melt-in-your-mouth beef!

Each Steakhouse location employs an in-house butcher who hand-cuts all steaks, and fresh seafood selections are available every day.  While waiting for the entrée of your choice, you can sample the many appetizers on the menu, such as wings (of several flavors!), nachos, Ahi tuna, shrimp in several different preparations, crab dip, potato skins, and more.  Soup and chili are also available, along with a large selection of fresh and crispy salads.  There’s also a wide variety of sandwiches and entrees (too many to mention here – check out their website below for more info), and a kids menu for the little ones.  If you’re into sports, you can enjoy your favorites on one of the 10 large-screen TVs located in the restaurant, and the Perry Hall location has a game room featuring arcade-style games and the option to win prizes.

Planning a party or gathering?  The Steakhouse can provide everything you need to make your party great!  You can order anything on the menu, along with all of the necessary setups and professional staff to make your event memorable.

The Steakhouses are located at 3615 East Joppa Road in Parkville/Perry Hall (410-882-3377), and 139 Mitchells Chance Road in Edgewater (410-956-4494).  Be sure to check out their happy hour specials from 4 to 7 PM Monday through Friday: $1 draft beers and half price on mixed drinks (check with the restaurant for details).

www.thesteakhousemd.com

Summer vacation…we eagerly anticipate it all year long, but before you know it, the back-to-school sales are beginning and kids have glum looks on their faces. There’s one place, though, where the learning environment is in full-swing during every season of the year and smiles grace the faces of children and adults – our merchant of the month, Educate & Celebrate!

With locations in Waldorf and Prince Frederick, Educate & Celebrate specializes in selling quality educational materials for use at home and in the classroom, including books, flash cards, stickers, bulletin board sets, games, interactive whiteboard software for smart boards, and children’s classic literature.  For older students, Educate & Celebrate offers Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) preparation materials as well as the books recommended for preparing for the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations that earn students college credit while still in high school.   They also stock the summer required reading materials for both Calvert and Charles Counties and a host of materials for Sunday schools, preschools, and daycare centers.

Educate & Celebrate is the brainchild of Laurie Uherek of Huntingtown, Maryland.  Raised among a family of teachers, Laurie learned early in life that the quality of the educational materials is a vital part of ensuring a solid education for a child.  Her hometown hosted an educational store that stoked her desire to start her own business providing educational materials and supplies.  “There’s nothing better to sell than something that stimulates educating a child,” Laurie says. Entering her 20th year in business this October, Laurie has fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning such a store – and she owns two of them! The Prince Frederick store, established in October of 1991, offers a wide variety of items for family shoppers, while the Waldorf store, which opened in 2002, is geared toward teachers.

In addition to educational materials, Educate & Celebrate also sells school and preschool furniture, desks, chairs, mats, cots, chalk and white boards, overhead projectors, and learning carpets for classrooms.  They also feature educational and specialty toys and games that inspire critical thinking and stimulate the mind and encourage creativity.  For budding scientists, there are chemistry kits, erector sets, and DNA kits, too. Each year, Laurie attends the international toy fair in New York City to find unique or award-winning toys that compliment their market and who they serve.  They carry some licensed products (Thomas the Tank Engine and Calico Critters, to name a few), but Laurie enjoys offering unique products that can’t be found in the larger chain stores.

Laurie lives in Huntingtown with her husband and two children and takes pride in involving herself and her business in the community.  Educate & Celebrate partners with groups to help support causes, like autism awareness, the United Way, and the DARE program.  Laurie serves as Vice Chair of Calvert Memorial Hospital and is also very involved in the arts as the treasurer of Ann Marie Gardens, a sculpture garden and arts center in Solomons Island.  “Giving back to the community is what keeps me motivated and connected to the community,” Laurie says.

Join the staff at Educate & Celebrate on Friday, August 20th for an open-house.  Each store will be open from 9am-9pm offering free gifts with purchase, hourly drawings, refreshments, and a chance to win $500 in merchandise as a grand prize for the day.

Educate & Celebrate’s two locations are open Monday –Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 12 to 4 PM.

Prince Frederick location: Calvert Village Marketplace, 122 West Dares Beach Road

Waldorf location: St. Charles Towne Plaza, 1300 Smallwood Drive West

Each month we try to introduce our merchant of the month with a catchy scenario or couple of sentences that set the stage for what we are going to tell you about them. This month, we’re going to be short and sweet, and once you read more, you’ll understand.  Ready? Here goes:

Got dirt??  If you do, then you will definitely want to contact our Merchant of the Month!  Mid-Atlantic Power Washing, Inc., of Annapolis, Maryland, is poised and ready to remove the dirt and grime from the exterior of your home, deck, sidewalks, place of business, parking area, motor fleet, boat – you name it, they can wash it.  Mid-Atlantic specializes in commercial and residential pressure washing using both hot and cold water and chemicals that are gentle on the environment.

Robert Hardesty founded Mid-Atlantic Power Washing in 2001 after demonstrating his skill with a pressure washer while performing power-washing tasks on an occasional basis.  Since then, the business has grown from a one-man operation in Southern Maryland to a crew of 12 pressure washers, two foremen, a fleet of eight vehicles, and a support staff that keeps things running behind the scenes. Mid-Atlantic now serves customers all over Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince Georges, and Howard counties from its headquarters on Lee Street in Annapolis.

In addition to routine pressure-washing jobs like homes, patios, commercial buildings, sidewalks, and parking areas, Mid-Atlantic cleans gutters and washes and stains decks and fences, too.  They also help beautify the environment by removing graffiti.  “Pressure washing actually forces the graffiti into the brick,” Rob says.  Mid-Atlantic uses techniques that pull the graffiti out of the material and restore it to its unmarred condition. They also bring their own water to every job.

One of the most unique aspects of Mid-Atlantic’s process is that they perform wastewater recovery to prevent runoff from reaching the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways. The impact of wastewater recovery is key when cleaning commercial areas, as the build-up of substances like grease, oil, and chemicals on parking surfaces can be significant.  Mid-Atlantic also has a crew available to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency situations like truck fires and oil and hydraulic fluid spills.

For residential customers, Rob recommends pressure-washing of decks every two to three years.  He also notes that any type of siding can be pressure-washed: vinyl, aluminum, composite – even cedar siding, which can be stained and re-sealed after a good wash. If you are preparing your home for sale or rent, Mid-Atlantic can help you beautify your property – they work frequently with realtors and property management companies doing just that.  The average house washing is typically about $300 but depends on the square footage and height of the house; for businesses, the square footage sets the cost.

Mid-Atlantic Power Washing operates Monday through Friday and on weekends as well.  Call Rob for a free estimate and be sure to mention that you heard about Mid-Atlantic by reading the Cash Flow Plus newsletter – you’ll receive 15% off any service for the month of July!

Mid-Atlantic Power Washing Inc.  (410)266-6866  www.mid-atlanticpowerwashing.com

Many families take to the beaches of Maryland and Delaware for their summer vacations.  Last month, we featured one of our merchants whose business is right on the way to Assateague Island.  This month, we are focusing on a merchant along the beach-bound path who embodies a Maryland summer tradition that rivals steamed crabs: fresh, crisp, and healthy vegetables and fruits!  As you travel to or from the Eastern Shore, be sure to stop at our Merchant of the Month, Mill Creek Farms.

Located at mile marker 55 of westbound Route 50, one mile south of the Route 404 and Route 50 junction in Maryland, Mill Creek Farms offers a tremendous assortment of produce and the plants that you need to make your yard beautiful from spring to fall. Dick Roberts and his family have been serving customers at his market for 30 years, and Dick himself has been in the produce business for 45 years.  During the spring, you’ll find bedding plants, annuals, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, and, of course, early season produce.  Summer brings a large selection of local produce, including corn, cantaloupes, watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, and more! Come fall, they’re stocked with mums, gourds, cornstalks, pumpkins, and late season produce.

In addition to fresh produce, Mill Creek Farms also stocks a wide assortment of Amish products from Northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, including pies, cakes, and cookies that are fresh every day.  Other popular items include double-yolk eggs and Amish sodas, too.  You will also find pickles, jams, jellies, spices, noodles, nuts, candies, and honey.  The store is air-conditioned, too, and you can grab a cold drink for the road while you’re stocking up on fresh goodies!

Mill Creek Farms is open seven days a week, 8 AM to 7 PM (sometimes later on weekends) from Memorial Day to Labor Day; in the spring and from Labor Day to late October, hours are 9 AM to 6 PM every day of the week. If you mention that you read about them here, you’ll get something special!

After 45 years in the produce business, Dick told us that he’s ready to retire and spend more time where he winters in Key Largo, Florida.  He’s offering the business for sale.  If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, or know someone who is interested in purchasing a thriving business, please contact Dick at 410-820-2323 or contact us at Cash Flow Plus and we’ll put you in touch with him.

Mill Creek Farms, Wye Mills, MD (Mile Marker 55 on Westbound Route 50) 410-820-2323

Ah, the month of May…the weather continues to warm, the school year is winding down, summer vacation beckons, and Memorial Day weekend officially opens the summer season at the beach.  If your summer includes a trip to Ocean City or Assateague Island, be sure to schedule a stop at the Assateague Market, our merchant of the month!

Located on Stephen Decatur Highway/Route 611 in Berlin, Maryland, not too far from eastbound Route 50, Assateague Market is a one-stop-shop for everything that you need for the beach or a seaside camping vacation. In addition to groceries, the market carries camping and fishing supplies (including bait and tackle), beer, wine, ice, toiletries, and household supplies.  You can also find firewood for your campsite, kites, everything you need for the beach, RV and boating supplies (limited stock available), and souvenirs.  There’s even a deli where you can get fresh food made to order such as super-stuffed subs, personal-sized pizzas, coffee, fountain sodas, and hand-dipped ice cream. Assateague Market is also a gas station – fill your car or camper’s gas tank or exchange your propane tank while you’re there.

Jerry, the owner of Assateague Market, purchased the store seven years ago after having owned and operated stores on the Ocean City boardwalk. His fiancée Lisa manages the market, and they have both called Ocean City home for 27 years. Lisa likes to stock as many “made in the USA” items as she can, and she tries to support the community by featuring locally-made items in the store. While a lot of their customers are campers and vacationers who pass through, they also serve many regular locals and day trippers, too.  Many customers return year after year, and Lisa and Jerry welcome them back.  “My fear is that Mom and Pop-type stores are becoming extinct. Our customers support us, Mom and Pop, they are amazing! We have the most wonderful customers! ” Lisa says.  Customer service is #1 at Assateague Market!

Assateague Market is open from April 15 to October 31.  During the peak summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, hours are 7 AM to 10 PM, sometimes to 11 PM to service campers’ needs. During the spring and fall the hours are a bit shorter.  If you stop in during the month of May, be sure to mention this article to receive 20% off any souvenir or deli order!

Assateague Market, Route 611/Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD   410-641-3380