Bestselling mystery writer Amy M. Reade talks about the inspiration behind “Cape Menace,” her research into Cape May County’s history, and what she’s working on next.
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Bestselling mystery writer Amy M. Reade talks about the inspiration behind “Cape Menace,” her research into Cape May County’s history, and what she’s working on next.
We had an opportunity to stop into The Hugh, the new boutique B&B on Washington Street that opened in June. The 1883 Victorian was previously home to the Blue Rose Inn and Alexander’s, but it’s now in the hands of John and Sandy Vizzone, who were kind enough to let us inside for a quick… Read more »
Instead of our regular survey, in 2020 we want to hear about local businesses that have created great experiences for you this year. Maybe they arranged special pick-up service or developed a creative solution to social distancing. Or maybe they simply gave fantastic customer service. We’ll be sharing select stories on our social media and… Read more »
If you’ve visited Cape May during the last year and strolled down Carpenters Lane, you probably noticed the construction going on diagonally across from Fins at 215 Decatur Street. The white house on the corner has transformed from low-key to sharp, and we’re excited to show you the results of the renovation. The ground floor… Read more »
Love on Beach Avenue is the latest novel from romance author Jennifer Probst. Not only have I read it, I also listened to the audiobook while walking around town, and took pictures of some of the actual locations that appear in the novel. Cape May is mentioned in the book at least 26 times! It… Read more »
Cape May restaurants can reopen for outdoor dining this week as part of New Jersey’s state-wide reopening plan. For everyone’s comfort and safety, tables are to be spaced at least six feet apart in any direction, and smoking is prohibited in outdoor dining spaces. If you’re going inside a restaurant for takeout, you’ll need to… Read more »
With sit-down dining and retail still closed across New Jersey due to COVID-19, and our hotels just reopened, it feels premature to be putting together our annual roundup of new, moved, and closed businesses. For now, we’ve gathered what we know, and we’ll continue to update this post with new information as we receive it!… Read more »
Local favorite Big Wave Burritos has moved to a new location at 605 Lafayette Street, putting them within walking distance to the Washington Street Mall and the beachfront. We popped in for photos (we didn’t touch anything!) of their breezy, surf-inspired new space: bleached wood floors, potted palms, woven basket lights, a show-stopping live-edge table,… Read more »
There are innumerable reasons why I chose Cape May as my home nearly 20 years ago, but let’s be real: one of them was food. Any visitor here is well acquainted with our plethora of dining options: everything from tacos on the fly, to cut-above bar food, to truly top-notch sit-down dining. When the stay-at-home… Read more »
We have some news on the accommodations front. Cape May County has modified its emergency order that had originally restricted accommodations throughout the county from operating until May 22nd. The revised order lines up with the dates on a 32-page proposed Recovery Initiative the county has submitted to the Governor, and will allow some rental… Read more »
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