Rocky Point retro night at Clam Shack

Posted 7/7/16

The Rocky Point Clam Shack, 1689 Post Road, held a Retro Shore Dinner Hall event last Wednesday celebrating the memories of the city’s former amusement park. The eatery’s picnic area was …

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Rocky Point retro night at Clam Shack

THE ROCKY POINT KID’S COLLECTION: Mayor Scott Avedisian and DPW Director David Picozzi checks out Sean McCarty’s collection of park memorabilia. McCarthy, along with his girlfriend Heather Medeiros, gave diners a hands on experience with the park treasures he’s collected.

Photo by George LaCross

TALES OF ROCKY POINT PARK: Author Jason Mayoh exhibited a collection like few others as he showed off historical park treasures. His vast collection of everything from Rocky Point posters to dishware and original clam cake bags.

ROCKY POINT RIDER: Miniature rides completed the scene as youngsters took to the rides like kids from yesteryear. Here, a young lady enjoys a ride on a carousel.

SHORE DINNER HALL EXPERIENCE: Diners at the clam shack got a full Rocky Point experience during retro night, with Rocky Point style clam cakes and chowder served in original Rocky Point tureens.

Posted Thursday, July 7, 2016 2:10 pm

The Rocky Point Clam Shack, 1689 Post Road, held a Retro Shore Dinner Hall event last Wednesday celebrating the memories of the city’s former amusement park. The eatery’s picnic area was transformed with long tables reminiscent of the dinner hall’s seating arrangements. Diners feasted on all-you-can-eat red chowder in original Dinner Hall tureens, along with Rocky Point Style clam cakes and watermelon.

Members from the group Rocky Point Park Remembered! Facebook page helped turn the evening into a walk down memory lane as they shared stories of past adventures. Rocky Point gurus Jason Mayoh, known for his book “Tales of Rocky Point Park,” and Sean McCarthy hosted exhibits with park memorabilia. The clam shack hopes to hold similar events throughout the summer.