Good food and drink is even more a highlight of the day when so many of life’s pleasures are postponed now by social distancing mandates until the pandemic subsides. There is much anticipation for the return of restaurants to the sit-down indulgence that makes LBI the resort that it is. But The Arlington restaurant/bar in Ship Bottom came up with an idea that brings some of the excitement of its menu to making meals at home.

The Arlington Market Pop-Up is a contactless grocery option for locals as a way to get fresh produce, dairy, meat, beer…