Stingy Surf, cuts from the Target.

Using the force- anything to squeeze that next ride. Holidays and 66th, 9/16/2021.

     In an unusual precedent, I was a couple of minutes late...cat sitting for a neighbor. Some might say I had my priorities mixed. I would disagree. My decision was well thought out. The ocean was as it had been most of the season, and now into the 2nd Season- shorebreak, with little to no ridable waves. A stingy surf that left little for the Watt to choose from.  And, what was available were fast burners landing on packed sand. So, one could argue that my choice should end up being the best for everyone. Once there, Wattman was stubborn when it came to searching for at least one ride, and insensitive to those waiting. However, it was a very pleasant evening on the beach giving LWatt and I an opportunity to catch up on current events. In fact, it may have been the best weather night of the whole season, which made the earlier sundown a little more bearable. Regardless, darkness came barging in. With little light left in the evening sky the Watt was forced out of the water, and we soon were headed back over the dune.

     This being Bike Week and all, I was unsure as to Wattman's downtown pick for dinner. Parking can always be a problem near the boardwalk, but you have to give the Watt some credit... he does know all the little back alley spots. The Brass Balls Saloon on the boards has been around for a long time. Tonight it was filled with at least eighty percent bikers. It's a saloon...called Brass Balls...we had a feeling. As we pulled up to the rustic bar, the night started well- two craft beers (the Watt got his IPA), the most important being my Leiny Summer Shandy, both in a very cold glass. I couldn't help but think maybe most of the places we have been to this year could take a lesson from this place. It's not that hard to get the beer right with just a little effort. LWatt even got a fancy Key Lime Crush.

After review of the menu we put in for the Old Bay Wings, Chicken Quesadilla, and their famous Burger with bacon. We had to say, the wings were outstanding. Large, juicy, just the right amount of Old Bay spice, hot in temp, and reasonably priced. The quesadilla was filled with plenty of chicken but needed more fixings. But, it was the burger and fries that disappointed. This place is known for its burgers, and if...and I mean IF the burger and fries were hot it may have lived up to it reputation. Since both were barely warm, it was hard to judge how good it might have been. With lots of TVs (had football on 'em!), excellent classic rock music, and a friendly bar staff, Brass Balls made the night (and the poor surf) easy to survive in our Journey. I do not believe we will be waiting another 8 years before we check 'em out again.

THE RATINGS-

Beer: B+

Old Bay Wings: A-

Chicken Quesadillas: B

Bacon Burger: B-

Atmosphere: B+

Value: C+

Overall Score = 3.04