Cool Scoops Ice Cream Parlor 1111 New Jersey Ave
North Wildwood, NJ 08260
(p) (609) 729-2665
Official Website http://www.coolscoops.com/ Wildwood Doo Wop Profile http://www.wildwooddoowop.com/doowopspots/?ID=332 (We'll have much more info added to the profile soon, but a number of pics are up...)
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Wow, how time flies!), and instantly became a beloved landmark to many, located amongst a handful of other businesses on New Jersey Ave.
Cool Scoops owner Paul Russo is very dedicated to his enterprise, as well as to the promotion of the cultural heritage of rock n’ roll, and its connection to the Wildwoods. This is reflected in the retro-50s theme of the parlor, inside and out.
The building’s exterior features one the Wildwoods’ best examples of ‘Neo’ Doo Wop architecture, highlighted by a giant ice cream sundae motif over the main entrance, a vibrant teal and peach paint scheme, checkerboard boarder designs, vintage flagcrete, multi-colored circular shapes embedded on a screen covering over the bowed second floor railing, and the parlor’s signature neon roadside sign.
The inside… well, what can I say? In addition to being a great ice cream parlor, it’s a virtual museum, featuring (literally) hundreds of Doo Wop-era pop culture collectibles and memorabilia. There’s something new to see on every trip. Trust me, even the bathrooms are heavily decorated!
The building that houses the parlor has undergone many transformations over the years. It once operated as the Golden Way Motel, and was also a beauty salon. It’s safe to say, however, that it has found its perfect match.
There’s obviously a lot more that can be said about this place, but let’s kick the discussion off here…
So, whatcha got?