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 »
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First look at the new clothing store Willow & Stone
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 »

A look inside the new Big Wave Burritos
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 »

Invisible service raises the bar at Lokal Cape May
You might not see much of the staff during your stay at Lokal’s newest hotel, but they’re behind the scenes making sure your stay is stress free.

A look inside the new Boarding House
Yesterday morning, we stood in pleasant 72-degree weather to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony at Boarding House, Cape May’s newest hotel. This past winter, the former Cape Winds — now owned by the Hirsch family of Montreal Beach Resort — underwent a complete renovation, down to concrete and studs, and transformed into a modern surf-inspired… Read more »

A look inside the new jewelry store Trinkets on Carpenters Lane
Located on Carpenter’s Lane right next to the Cape May Peanut Butter Company, Trinkets Contemporary Jewelry Design and Repair is a trendy new jewelry store that is sure to be a hot spot this summer. Husband and wife owners Sherry and Paul McCord are loving this space, and have been in the jewelry business for… 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 »

First look inside the 2018 Cape May Designer Show House
The 2018 Cape May Designer Show House, presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (MAC), is nothing short of stunning. Built in 1911, the John P. Forsythe House was part of the East Cape May Project in the early 1900s, which had the goal of making Beach Avenue the most elegant street… Read more »