Artist in Residence
Joel Adas
In this painting, the reflection of a house or cottage interlocks with a phantom boat.
Try This at Home
The Soul of Garden State Produce
Celebrate the inimitable Jersey tomato in some of Chef Jon’s favorite recipes.
Recipes
Tomato Panzanella Salad
The tomato, especially a Jersey tomato, is the focal point of the salad.
Recipes
Ricotta Fritters with Fresh Tomato Jam
Few tomatoes are better than a Jersey tomato. Try Chef Jon’s recipe for fresh tomato jam!
Recipes
Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
Celebrate the inimitable Jersey tomato in some of Chef Jon’s favorite recipes
It's a Cape May Thing
Quirky
If you pay attention while riding through the streets of greater Cape May, many atypical signs and artifacts will cross your field of vision.
Antiquing Around Town
Fiestaware: The colors that endure
You didn’t have to grow up in the 1950s to remember this colorful earthenware.
Architectural Observations
The John Wanamaker House in Cape May Point Marks 150 Years
Three stories in height, the Wanamaker House appears to be as wide as it is tall.
Interior Motives
Why Maximalism is Having a Moment
After years of minimalist dominance—neutral palettes, sparse decor, Scandinavian simplicity—it was only a matter of time before people started craving the opposite.
Feature
The Cape May Housing Crunch
Like other resorts around the country, places to stay are easier to find than places to live.
Bartender's Best
Three Summertime Cocktails
We couldn’t choose between these summer cocktails from Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille! Make all three right in a pint glass.
Grape & Grain
Jessie Creek Winery: A Wine Lover’s Happy Place
Let’s pull into the tucked-away property just off South Delsea Drive, meet the owners and drink some wine.
Try This at Home
Prime Cuts: My Beef with Steaks
I like steak, though I rarely order them while dining out. I have no secret animus with bovine flesh. Nor do I have salacious kitchen insider stories of why to avoid eating beef in restaurants. Steaks are boring. A good steak doesn’t need a creative hand to make it excellent; […]
Prime Selections
Hail Caesar!
Caesar Salad itself is rather boring, consisting of lettuce, dressing, cheese, and croutons. Its origins, however, are another story.
Dining Out
The Ebbitt Room
The Ebbitt Room’s dining philosophy is based deeply in “farm-to-table and farm-to-glass” wrought in the menu, wine, and signature cocktail offerings.
Victorian Vignette
Adolphe Sax and his invention: the saxophone
As the musical era of vaudeville and jazz evolved into the early 20th century, the saxophone came to America and took its place in big-band jazz music and as a solo instrument.
Wish You Were Here
Washington Street Mall through the years
Three staples of Cape May are picturesque beaches, preserved Victoriana, and the very walkable Washington Street Mall.
