Prime Selections
Town Full of Tacos
Without venturing past the borders of Cape May there are six different Mexican restaurants.
Featured Shop
The Cheese Shop & Cape May Creamery
Indulge in fromage at Cape May’s newest answer to all things cheese.
Wish You Were Here
Fire at the Iron Pier
These two post cards were rescued from the fire that destroyed Cape May’s iron pier and lived to tell the tale.
Nature
Nature: Watching Whales
Spend the day at any of the Cape May beaches this summer and you’re sure to see at least one of the various whale-watching boats motoring to or from port. I’ve heard locals joke about them as “dolphin watching” boats, and there’s some truth as at least one company offers […]
The Islander
The Islander: Sara Werner
Photo by MICHELLE GIORLA Like many artists who grew up in Cape May, filmmaker Sara Werner realized her creative calling at an early age. Her ambitions were nurtured by family, friends, and a true connection with the natural and architectural wonders our island offers. After graduating from Wildwood Catholic High […]
From the Menu
Freda’s Crab Cakes
“You’re at the shore,” explains Steve Howard, chef/owner of Freda’s Café. “People want to see some seafood on the menu.” Opened in 1991, Freda’s is the work of Steve and his wife Carol. Originally from New York, the couple came to enjoy Cape May through friends and eventually decided to […]
Nature
Gray Tree Frogs
Summer is the season of the frog chorus, and Cape May is a great place to experience a diverse array of singers. From Spring Peepers (no jokes!) to the most recent new addition, Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog (a cool story for a future column), to the “of course I can […]
Arts & Culture, Beach Reads
Beach Reads: The Seahorse Cottage
Everything that could go wrong goes wrong on Bethany Wellington’s annual Cape May vacation. For two weeks every summer, the Wellington family visits their quaint Seahorse cottage in Cape May. After inheriting the home from his parents, Bethany’s husband, Benjamin, is the third-generation owner. But, just two days into their […]
Food & Dining, Try This at Home
Faux Pass: Embrace Real Vegetables
Who needs over-processed faux meats and cheeses when you’ve got real vegetables?
Feature
The Transformation of 1069: The Demolition
Part 2 of our ongoing series about the renovations at 1069 Michigan Ave
Arts & Culture, Feature
10th Annual Photo Contest
Well, we’ve been at this for a decade now and you never fail to wow us. These are the winners and runners up of our 10th Annual Photo Contest. We think you’ll agree this is a magical collection!
Arts & Culture, Beach Reads
Beach Reads
Every house has a story of what it has withstood, but what if the walls of historic homes could talk? Cape May is home to a great deal of American history, with houses and buildings that have survived wars, the Great Depression, recessions, and historic fires. One Cape May home […]
Design in Bloom, Home & Garden
Design in Bloom
What’s New in ’22 Top left – Amazing Daisies® ‘Marshmallow’ Shasta DaisyBottom left – Blue My Mind® XL Dwarf Morning GloryBottom middle -Little Lime Punch® Panicle HydrangeaBottom right – Be My® Main Squeeze™ Calla Lily Photos courtesy of Proven Winners When I embarked upon writing this article, I did some […]
Home & Garden, Interior Motives
Interior Motives
Color It Pretty Color is all around us. From the moody blue greens of the Atlantic Ocean and the green-to-gold dune grasses on our beaches to bright red stop signs and bold striped awnings, color brightens our surroundings and catches our eye, transforming bleak landscapes to ones that excite and […]
Field Trip, This is Cape May
Road Tripping
Peddler’s Village Lahaska, Pennsylvania For the first road trip of 2022, I set my cap for Lahaska, Pennsylvania and the family attraction known as Peddler’s Village. After a bitter winter, it was sunny and mild, the kind of day that brings people out of hibernation. By the time I arrived […]
The Islander
Mark Garland
When he’s not leading birding and nature tours in Alaska, Uganda, or Costa Rica, naturalist Mark Garland calls our island his home. He and his wife, artist Paige Cunningham, have lived in West Cape May for 21 years. Although he keeps his career “under the radar,” shunning attention or recognition, […]