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    The Buzzed Word

    4.2 (20 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Cristine P.

    Absolutely LOVE this idea of a wine bar and book store, and was SO happy to see this open within walking distance from my beach house. Book selection is small but I still found something I've been eyeing, and the wine is great! I tried some orange wine and took home a sparkling rose.

    Mara D.

    It's a cute place and love the idea...wine and books. I didn't have my glasses on...I inquired if the tags on the wine are describing/matching a book (to drink while reading); I just got a "no" and continued on her laptop. Oh well. That would be cute marketing idea. Anywho, I did buy some knick knacks that caught my eye. Maybe I'll stop by another time and get a better vibe.

    Ameena A.

    How badly I wish I lived in Ocean City, simply so I could come here and read/sip wine! I stopped in on a trip to Ocean City, and am so glad I did. The person working at the store was super friendly and helped me find a book I was looking for - there was also one that I wanted that wasn't there, and she was going to help me purchase it/send it to the store for me. The ambiance and the vibe are soooo cute (photos attached). Definitely stop in if you are a reader!

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    Allie G.

    Such a cute little place! My friends and I stopped by for a wine tasting on a Saturday afternoon. I loved the vibe of the Buzzed Word - part wine bar, part bookstore, and part wine shop with comfy couches, string lights everywhere, and mid-century modern decor. It was mostly empty, so we sat down at the bar right away and asked to do a tasting. The owner Mickie gave detailed and accurate descriptions of each natural wine we tried (the tasting included 4). I didn't know much about natural wines and while none of them would be a go-to for me, they were cool to experience. We also ended up ordering some snacks - the Smoked Cheddar, Bread & Olive Oil, Losadas Olives, and Dolmas. Everything was delicious, especially the cheddar. After the tasting, we ended up shopping around for a bit and I purchased some cute stickers and greeting cards. I also ended up coming back later to buy some mead from The Buzz Meadery (local to the area), which was delicious. Would absolutely return!

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    Alannah D.

    I had a great time listening to live poetry and browsing the book selection at The Buzzed Word. I did not order wine as I actually forgot to bring my ID. No wine, still had a great time! The books were really what I went for and I was not disappointed at all. So many to pick from, including an entire shelf devoted to books that have been banned across the country for various reasons. Reasons are listed! Staff book reviews and top picks are lovingly placed throughout the store. The Buzzed Word is such a treat and asset to the Eastern Shore. I'll definitely be back!!

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    Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery - Cheese fondue

    Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery

    4.3(95 reviews)
    8.2 mi

    Beautiful home and good wine. We did a tasting and later had dinner. The food was good although a…read morebit expensive but service was so bad. Our server had just been hired and he had no watering experience and was serving the outside, downstairs and upstairs dining room all on his own! Our food was brought out little by little and we ended up paying $28 extra for a mistake that he made on the order. In my opinion the place was miss-managed.

    BERLIN, MD: Just west of the beach, the countryside opens up into the peaceful grounds of Windmill…read moreCreek Winery, a gorgeous escape where leashed and friendly dogs are welcome outside. Driving up the long tree‑lined driveway instantly set the tone: quiet, open, and serene. We grabbed a shady spot under the trees, and Crystal came out right away with warm service and great recommendations. Their wine list includes reds, whites, and rosé, and we loved doing a five‑wine tasting to learn about each variety. They also offer a full cocktail menu made with their own craft brandy, plus house‑brewed beer for anyone who prefers hops over grapes. And there is also food. Farm‑to‑table dishes that pair perfectly with whatever is in your glass. Even pups get treated with their own Wine & Wags menu featuring a pup cup (can add berries with a biscuit), a frozen peanut butter cup, and plain chicken. Brie had the best time walking through the vineyard and relaxing in the shade, making this one of the most peaceful dog friendly stops in the area.

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    Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery - Tasting room

    Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery

    3.7(60 reviews)
    23.3 mi
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    Great, relaxing place to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. There is a small, but decent Farmer's…read moremarket. We stop often in the summer for local produce, tomato pie and some small bites to take home. The live music is our favorite. We attend most Sunday afternoons when we are around. We enjoy sitting, relaxing in the shade with a good glass of wine or an ice-cold beer and listen to whomever is playing that day. Always enjoyable.

    I'm surprised to see so many reviews criticizing the customer service here because we didn't…read moreexperience anything but friendly and courteous folks in the gift shop/ticket office and tasting room. After we took the self guided tour about the history of wine and the vineyard, we ended up at the gift shop which also serves as the ticket office for tastings. The tastings are priced at just $10 p/p for your choice of 6 samples from Nassau Valley's product line of 14 wines. There are crackers to clear your palate, a piece of chocolate to accompany one (the True Blueberry?), and a souvenir glass to take home. We sampled a 2019 Pinot Grigio (Dry), 2019 Cape Rose (Dry), 2018 Meadow's Edge White (Semi-Dry), 2019 True Blueberry (Sweet Red), 2019 Delaware White (Sweet White), and a 2020 Redneck Rouge (Sweet & Spicy Red). I enjoyed every one of the six. We picked up a bottle of  the Meadow's Edge ($14) for my son and daughter-in-law, and a bottle of the Redneck Rouge ($15) for us. All in all, we had a very enjoyable visit at Nassau Valley.

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    Browseabout Books

    Browseabout Books

    4.6(99 reviews)
    20.2 mi
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    The bookstore is charming and incorporates a lot of different genres despite being a small business…read morein comparison to a larger book store chain. Outside the store front was easy to find and entrance labeled. Nice location being on a busy local beach street - I visited here on vacation so definitely can see that this is a great place to stop in for tourists while also could cater to locals. Inside, the store itself felt tidy with things put away and things looking clean. I love it when shelves look dusted and centered, and I hate to see trash thrown around the store (I know it is not store's fault that customer litters - it just makes me hate people in general when I see it). Genres and sections were labeled so it was easy to glance at the signs and try to figure out where things were. Things were marked and priced fairly considering it was a small business. The displays were adorable. I felt like there was a wide mix of different curated interests in each section. I adored the Off-Campus display and the Dolly Parton (RIP) display. I noticed a coffee shop area in front corner area of store - I did not purchase anything from it or pay much attention to it, but it looked like a plausible option if you wanted to get a beverage and browse. Staff was very helpful and gave great customer service. Very pleasant during checkout. At one point an associate saw me looking at items behind the register and offered assistance. Embarrassingly I ended up thinking I lost my water bottle in the store and the store associates kindly took down my phone number and offered to call me if they found it! It was very nice consideration although I will note that I found it in a different store I stopped in, so cannot confirm if they would actually call you if you lost something there. But they gave the energy they would! I ended up buying some plushies and stickers! Overall, I enjoyed my time there! Seems like a great friendly place you can go in to look for a specific book or casually browse. A wide multitude of different things to browse or purchase, products fairly organized and prices seem very fair!

    This place was awesome. So many good books…read more Miniature buffalo for $0.75 Great displays and it was so cool to see how poppin' it was. I got two books. The lady checking us out was so excited about the books we were getting. Also got free bookmarks. I'm going to go here again. Great displays. Legos. Games.

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