Memories in Margate celebrates grand reopening under new owners

MARGATE CITY, NJ (CBS) – Memories in Margate, the iconic Jersey Shore club, celebrated its grand reopening on Thursday.

The bar and restaurant was previously owned by the legendary Philadelphia DJ Jerry Blavat celebrated with music, dancing and even an ice sculpture full of shrimp.

A group of local investors led by Philadelphia restaurateur Terry Sourias now owns Memories in Margate, which closed in 2022. There will be a new menu, more seating for a sit-down dinner and a tribute to Blavat in the reopened space.

Blavat, who organized live dances and pioneered the ‘oldies’ format on radio, died in 2023.