Memories in Margate Announces a New Owner

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For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Jennifer Sherlock
jsherlock@jennacommunications.com
609.369.3482

Memories in Margate Announces a New Owner

The Club Established More Than 50 Years Ago was Previously Owned by Legendary Philadelphia DJ Jerry Blavat

March 14, 2024 (Philadelphia, PA) – A 50-year Jersey shore icon, Memories, located in Margate, NJ is changing hands to a group of local investors. Philly restaurateur, and nightlife impresario, Teddy Sourias, of Craft Concepts Group will operate Memories with two silent partners. Memories closed in September 2022, and the company had been for sale since 2023.

Memories is best known for weekly DJ dance parties held by the late Philadelphia radio icon, Jerry Blavat, who passed away last year. Sourias will honor the memory of the “Geator with the Heater” with a redesigned and renovated Memories re-opening before unofficial summer kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend.

The executors of Blavat’s estate, David Raezer, AJ Mattia, and Katherine B. Furia, said they vetted over 100 applicants for the property. They put out this statement.

“We are happy that Memories will continue its legacy in Margate under the guidance of Teddy and his team. Speculations about the fate of the property have been going on for some time, but we find peace in its reopening as a venue destined to create fresh memories. Teddy has a rich background in owning and managing top-tier clubs and restaurants in Philadelphia, instilling confidence that his team will excel in this new endeavor at the Jersey Shore.”

Blavat hosted many celebrities, athletes, and stars like Frankie Avalon, Frankie Valli, Questlove, and Jersey Boys, plus hosted many events that made it a landmark, and left a permanent footprint in Margate.

“Memories holds a special place at the Jersey Shore, and I’m privileged to collaborate with a remarkable team to steer it forward,” stated Mr. Sourias. “In the upcoming weeks, we’ll unveil our vision and strategies for the business, as we know everyone is anticipating the return of Memories this summer. Jerry Blavat’s enduring spirit will be celebrated and honored in our future endeavors. This Margate institution will live on.”

Sourias and his team are currently looking for bar, club, security, and administrative employees to support the business. Those interested can apply at memories@ccgphl.com. There will also be an email list signup available for those who want to be notified about news, events, and opening details. Look for it here.

More details will be released in April with the grand opening date, renderings, and more. If you have any questions, or would like to set up an interview, please contact Jennifer Sherlock at jsherlock@jennacommunications.com.

Craft Concepts Group

Craft Concepts Group is presented by Teddy Sourias and includes BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Kontrol, Finn McCool’s Ale House, Uptown Beer Garden, Tradesman’s, White Elephant, 101 Speakeasy, Sueño, Tinsel holiday pop-up bar, and more to come.

The collection of CCG restaurants, bars, beer gardens and pop-up concepts focus on showcasing and being a driver in the elevation of Philadelphia’s thriving craft beer scene. CCG works to also diversify craft beer and cider tastes by exposure to local, regional, and national quality craft companies.

CCG concepts are proud to pour one of the region’s most diverse craft lists that includes a wide selection of ciders and sours, rare and hard-to-find ales, and IPAs, as well as exclusive beers and ciders made exclusively for CCG. Currently pouring 164 taps – making Craft Concepts Group one of, if not the largest, number of taps poured by a group or restaurant in the city of Philadelphia.

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