Bottle & Cork has been rockin’ since 1936
The Bottle & Cork is one of the establishments synonymous with Dewey Beach; after all, it predates the town by 45 years. Harry and Virginia “Ginger” Shaud opened the bar after buying Jack’s Café in 1936. It was a time when Dewey was the end of the road, and the clientele who frequented the place liked it that way. The bar is now owned by Alex Pires and Highway One Companies. The premier concert venue in Dewey Beach has hosted many of the top bands and performers over the years, including an up-and-coming Dave Matthews Band. In this image from the late 1990s, the bill for the night is headliner Fuel with openers Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and Vertical Horizon. The Wailers, best known as the band that played with Bob Marley, is also one of the upcoming acts on the marquee in the photograph.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and building pages, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
