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A Shore Town Reborn
Sunrise near 37th St. at Virginia Beach with a sand castle street sculpture in foreground and walkers along the boardwalk.
(Karen Tam)
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616 Virginia Beach Blvd. (17th Street), 757-428-1355.
· BEST BATHING SUIT
No mermaid's figure? No worries. Meg Bisese has been sewing custom-made bathing suits for 30 years. Her shop, Meg's, offers 30 different brands in sizes from XXS to a Size 26 with an F cup. If the fit needs a nip and tuck, Meg is standing by with needle and thread.
307 Laskin Rd., 757-428-7945. Custom bathing suits start at about $100; off the rack, at $40.
· BEST SEAFOOD DINNER
Croakers delivers fresh fish to your table the way you like it: fried, broiled, sauteed, grilled, blackened or Jamaican-seasoned. For nearly 20 years, this landmark restaurant has come with daily specials that are truly special , many featuring Mediterranean flavors -- a nod to the owner's Lebanese heritage. Portions are generous. Regret -- no hush puppies. Redemption -- it's a hot spot that takes reservations in season, when many restaurants do not.
3629 Shore Dr., 757-363-2490. Entrees $11.95-$27.95.
· BEST MEAL TOURISTS DON'T KNOW ABOUT
I'll get a cold shoulder in July from my neighbors at the beach for letting the word out on this one. The Mayflower Cafe is a trip to Turkey. Begin with the sampler of hummus, borek (spinach pie), dolmas (stuffed leaves), tarama (caviar spread), tangy eggplant and warm homemade pita bread. Go ahead and order double bread. Next, the Greek salad with hunks of exceptional feta. Then the refreshing cucumber and yogurt soup (takes the sting out of sunburns). Entree: broiled flounder with capers and lemon. Save room for homemade flan or baklava. Bonus: It's BYOB, and there's no corking fee. Warning: No credit cards.
209 34th St., 757-417-0117. Entrees $8.95-$12.95.
HONORABLE MENTION : The chef-owner of Vietnam Garden is Chinese-born but was raised in a Saigon kitchen. The menu is heavy on shrimp and fish and light on seasoning, relying mainly on lemongrass, cilantro and garlic, and shunning butter. Steamed dumplings hold shrimp and mushrooms; sticky noodles are topped with squid, shrimp, coconut milk and curry. Wash it down with sake or a Chang -- Thai beer.
2404 Virginia Beach Blvd., 757-631-8048. Entrees $5.95-$15.95.
