Scott Hall
Jul 27, 2026
Trivia Question❓Mueller's Bakery on Bridge Avenue in Bay Head, NJ has been delighting customers since 1892. Which beloved baked good has made Mueller's most famous on the Jersey Shore — and what is the name of the architectural style that defines most of Bay Head's historic buildings, some of which date back to the very same era as the bakery's founding? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Bay Head, NJ, enchants visitors with its timeless calm and picturesque Victorian homes along the Jersey Shore.
Unlike other shore destinations bustling with nightlife, Bay Head is dedicated to peaceful living and a leisurely pace.
The borough’s compact heart invites guests to stroll between beaches and local shops, ensuring a personal touch. Read More... |
Upcoming Events |
Each summer, the fireman's fair lights up Mallard Park in Manasquan, drawing crowds from across the New Jersey shore for nights packed with tradition and excitement.
Visitors are welcomed by the dazzling glow of carnival rides, the scent of fried treats, and the buzz of laughter filling the air.
Dedicated volunteers from the local fire department host the fair, curating a variety of attractions for all ages—heart-racing rides, classic bumper cars, and gentle spins for little ones. Read More... |
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Spring Lake Summer Nights: Night 2Date: July 29
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Curiosity swept the New Jersey coast as an unexpected manatee appeared in the Shark River at Belmar this week.
Locals paused their daily routines, eager to spot the gentle sea mammal gliding near the surface.
Residents rushed to capture the moment on camera, sharing their rare encounter with friends and family online. Read More... |
Business Spotlight |
The Bay Head bakery continues to charm locals and visitors along the New Jersey Shores, drawing morning crowds eager for the irresistible scent of freshly baked goods.
Tucked within the coastal town, its inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a bustling day as patrons line up early for a taste of its hand-crafted menu.
Bagels, flaky danishes, and crumb cake headline the ever-popular selection, with each treat skillfully baked fresh each day. Read More... |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Mueller's Bakery is most famous for its crumb cake — particularly its legendary powdered crumb cake, which has earned rave reviews from food critics and local loyalists for generations. The Infatuation named it potentially the best crumb cake anywhere down the Shore. Fresh-baked daily since 1892 at 80 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head. The architectural style defining Bay Head's historic buildings is the Shingle Style — a distinctly American late-Victorian residential architectural movement characterized by continuous wooden shingles covering exterior walls and roofs, asymmetrical forms, wrap-around porches, and a sense of integration with the natural landscape. Bay Head's Shingle Style collection (alongside some Queen Anne and Stick Style homes) is so well-preserved that the town's historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, recognizing its architectural significance from 1877 to 1940. |