"boardwalk" news and stories

Who doesn't love a Nathan's hot dog or a cold, creamy cone of Kohr's custard?

Boardwalk food is a staple of American summer eating, and from coast to coast, both sweet and savory treats line the country's shores, Womansday.com reported.

What are the best boardwalk bites?

If you're at New York's Coney Island, Nathan's Hot Dogs better be on your menu. The seaside hot dog joint was founded by Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker in 1916 and has been drawing in hot dog lovers ever since. Today it sells more than 360 million dogs a year, Womansday.com reported.

A trip down to the shore is one of the best things you can do in the summer. The air is cooler than it is inland and tangy with salt. The people all seem to have smiles on their faces, playing in the water or simply relaxing on a towel in the sand. But even more attractive than the sand and surf is a boardwalk, if you're lucky enough to find a beach that has one. Boardwalks range in size from a few shops to small carnivals, with rides and games. The best thing about them is always the food. They offer both sweet and savory - none of it healthy and all of it delicious. The Travel Channel has a list of the best boardwalks, but here are some of the summer favorites you should be able to find at almost any of them.

1. Salt water taffy - Legend has it that this treat got its name when a candy store in Atlantic City was flooded with ocean water, but it was probably just a gimmick to sell the chewy candy.
2. Fudge - Fudge goes right alongside taffy in boardwalk candy stores. It's a staple of tourist areas, inexpensive and indulgent, and it holds up better than a chocolate bar in the sun.