James’ Salt Water Taffy

In this year’s SAVEUR 100, we take stock of our favorite things: recipes, people, places. We consider every last one a new classic.

By The Editors

Published on December 28, 2011

A piece of this taffy demands a good, long chew, providing ample opportunity to savor the flavors that are James' mainstays: banana, molasses mint, licorice, chocolate. Open since 1880, it's the oldest business on Atlantic City's boardwalk, a testament to James' everlasting appeal.

__James' Candy_
(609/344-1519; jamescandy.com)
1579 Boardwalk
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