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It’s no secret that Neff staffers love going “down the shore” in the summertime.

Check out these top restaurant picks from the seasoned beachgoers at Neff Associates:

Avalon: Make your way to Avalon Seafood for the yummiest crab cakes – their take ‘n bake option will impress even the most discerning guest.

Stone Harbor: The sandwiches at Yvette’s Cafe are made from locally sourced ingredients and the french brie sandwich with fresh strawberries and Asian pear is the perfect summer lunch.

Margate: We can’t get enough of Steve & Cookie’s, we love the roasted clams and the Leidy’s double-cut stuffed pork chop.

Ventnor: The chicken cheesesteak omelette at Anette’s Restaurant is the perfect pick-me-up after a night of…

Sea Isle City: Don’t miss the clams in garlic butter sauce and whole Maine lobster special at Mike’s Seafood. Mike’s is BYO andthey let you get a head start on your beverages while waiting in line.

Long Beach Island: The dinner options at Daddy O are a great escape from the normal beach town fare. Try the Barnegat Light sea scallops or the chili-soy glazed mahi mahi.

Cape May: The outside raw bar at The Lobster House is the perfect place to post up on a warm summer afternoon or night. Insider tip: Pitchers of Yuengling are only $10!

Ocean City: For the cheesiest portion of mac and cheese around, stop by Clancy’s by the Sea.

Atlantic City: Visit Il Mulino at the Taj Mahal for true Italian fare. The braised veal in rich tomato sauce is just like Nonna makes it… but better!

…and client Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling is here to help you beat the heat and save energy!

They offer these top 7 tips that you can easily implement at home to cut costs and stay cool:

1. Check your thermostat. Don’t set your thermostat at a cooler setting than normal when turning on your air conditioner. Your air conditioner will not cool any faster but it’ll cool your home to lower temperature than you need and will use substantially more energy.
2. Check your system. As with your furnace, keep your cooling system well-tuned with regular maintenance provided by a licensed HVAC professional service organization. Your service representative will tell you how energy efficient your system is and how it may be increased.
3. Replace filters. You should clean or replace the filter(s) in your forced-air cooling system each month. While foam filters can be rinsed with water (be sure they’re dry before replacing) fiberglass filters should be replaced with new ones.
4. Draw the blinds. Keep the sun out during the day with vertical louvers or awnings on the outside of your windows. Keep your draperies, blinds and shades drawn during the day on the sunny side of your home.
5. Don’t bake it. Microwaves and pressure cookers reducing cooking times and use less energy than the oven.
6. Turn on the fan. Consider using a ceiling fan when your air conditioner is running. The air it moves will accelerate your body’s natural evaporation rate therefore making you feel cooler.
7. Schedule an Audit. Schedule a FREE Energy Audit to identify where valuable energy is escaping from your home.

Have a great weekend!