Mystic Subs Owner Open Manahawkin Ice Cream Shop

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — If you're looking for something sweet, or you're still hungry after eating a colossal Mystic Sub, Gopher Ice Cream has your answer. Jay Zimmerman, who opened Mystic Subs & More in April, now has a second eatery in the Manahawkin Shoppes.

Like Mystic Subs & More, Gopher Ice Cream started through a passing conversation. Zimmerman dedicated it to his niece, Riley. The 11-year-old named the shop and picked out its colors and flavors.

Zimmerman originally wanted to call it Riley's Ice Cream, but she came up with a different name within 24 hours. They formed an LLC, and Zimmerman told Riley to draw a logo. She came up with the pencil drawing in two days. NJ Logo put together the finishing touches.

Gopher Ice Cream opened Friday at 657 E Bay Ave. They will carry WooHoo ice cream, Arctic ice cream and team up with Cake That to offer loaded cupcake milkshakes.

Mystic Subs is known for its giant sandwiches — 10 inches long for a half and 20 inches for a whole, with stacks of meat. Read more: Mystic Subs To Bring Giant Sandwiches To New Manahawkin Eatery

Zimmerman bought the franchise from Mystic Meat & Seafood Market owner Phil Tretola. Mystic Meat & Seafood Market has locations in Mystic Island and Ship Bottom.

Coronavirus closures and precautions have created a difficult climate for many businesses in the Barnegat-Manahawkin area and throughout. Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch created a business directory where owners can tell their customers whether they're open or closed, and how the coronavirus has affected operations.

Patch features the business directory every morning in our newsletter. Read more: Barnegat-Area Businesses: Open or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

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