interview – High Tide

Cape May film short and Q&A with filmmaker Christopher Petersen

At just over two minutes in length, perfect for a coffee break, Christopher Petersen’s short film Cape May Travel 2022 is an atmospheric nod to the sights and sounds of Cape May: a pod of dolphins off shore, aerial views of the beach, and close-ups of historic properties. We talked with the filmmaker via email… Read more »

“Last Exit For Betrayal” – A Q&A with mystery writer G.W. Conklin

Last Exit for Betrayal is the first mystery novel by author G.W. Conklin, a history enthusiast who has written about the Civil War and the 134th New York Infantry Regiment. When I saw that the book was a mystery and based in Cape May, I was intrigued. I wanted something different than the lovey-dovey books… Read more »

Cape May appears in a new video from Philadelphia musician Alexander Charles

Cape May has been the location for thrillers and lent its charm to novelists and painters. Now many of its candy-colored buildings serve as the backdrop for a new music video by Philadelphia hip-hop artist Alexander Charles.

“Cape Menace” Q&A with author Amy M. Reade

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.

Q&A with “Love On Beach Avenue” author Jennifer Probst

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 »

A look inside the newly renovated Mayer’s Tavern

A couple weeks ago, we told you that Mayer’s Tavern—a longtime locals’ favorite that had closed in 2015—has reopened following the building’s restoration. We spoke with Alex Laudeman, who was gracious enough to give us a few minutes of her time, to get the details on the new menu and her plan for Mayer’s going… Read more »

Catching up with innkeeper Doug McMain of The Queen Victoria

You can’t talk about Cape May B&Bs without talking about The Queen Victoria, which has been a pillar of Cape May hospitality since 1980. We chatted with innkeeper Doug McMain, who purchased the B&B in 2004 with his wife Anna Marie, to find out what it’s like operating a year-round accommodation in Cape May, the… Read more »

Chefs of Cape May- Gecko’s

When Susi Bithell and her husband Randy, the former chef at Fresco’s on Bank Street, left Cape May for Santa Fe in search of a place to open a restaurant, they didn’t expect to be back in Cape May. But it’ is in Cape May that they opened the restaurant of Randy’s dreams -Gecko’s, where… Read more »