In our continuing series of “Cape May Classics,” The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar is surely ensconced on the “absolutely must include” list. I’ve been frequenting this spot for 30 years and it never disappoints. When my dining companion Reginald and I decide to step out for a bite and […]
This New Year, we’re celebrating by reviewing the “Cape May Classics.” These are the restaurants that are the essence of Cape May, known casually as the culinary capital of New Jersey. On the top of any list is the esteemed and globally revered Lobster House. Situated on Schellenger’s Landing Road […]
It’s an unassuming spot, Yozu Japanese Cuisine (a.k.a. Yozu Sushi and Hibachi Restaurant), tucked in the corner of the Bayshore Mall, opposite Big Lots. Step inside and it’s anything but! The interior is serene and elegant, with seating for both regular dining and for dining Hibachi-style. There was a time […]
Over the nearly 10 years that I’ve been reviewing restaurants for this magazine, there have been some absolutely exquisite meals and equally exquisite service and ambiance. I’m happy to report that my recent visit to Andrea Trattoria Italiana on Bank Street was another such experience. While we stood outside with […]
On a somewhat chilly and rainy late Saturday afternoon in early June, my dining companion AnneMarie sauntered into Harry’s Ocean Bar and Grille and joined me at a four-top table in the main seating section of the restaurant. There were other options of course—covered seating next to the bar (and […]
You may have been around Cape May long enough to remember the changeovers and transitions that this North Cape May bayfront restaurant has undergone—perhaps you recall the Whaler’s Cove or Harpoon Henry’s. The location now operates under the name Harpoons on the Bay and preserves the maritime theme that its […]
Locals and visitors alike recently bid a fond farewell to Ric Rutherford’s venerable Rio Station restaurant and are saying a fond hello to Jester’s Dive Bar, Rio Grande’s new eatery on Route 9. Owners Bill and Megan Bumbernick, who opened Jester’s in April of 2023, also own Surfing Pig and […]
On a chilly windy evening in December, my pal Agnes and I wandered into Taco Caballito Tequileria (meaning “establishment that serves tequila”) looking for warmth and sustenance. We opted to dine upstairs on the porch, which was enclosed and heated. There are other seating options upstairs and down, either at […]
It was one of those steamy August nights, in a town teeming with visitors with parking at full capacity. Reginald and I had a later evening reservation at one of the new additions to Cape May’s restaurant scene, Maison Bleue Bistro. It’s classically French, right down to the background music, […]
On a warm and breezy Friday, we arrived at ICONA Diamond Beach to dine at their on-site restaurant Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar and Grille. And yes, the hotel is on the beachfront, and the restaurant is just about there, located just next to the hotel’s pool. Beyond the pool and […]
On a breezy Sunday evening, my dining pal Edna and I took a stroll over to Key West Tacos, which is nestled in a humble little building on the edge of West Cape May. It’s located adjacent to Barrier Island Books and Art—part used bookstore and art studio with live […]
What’s there to say about The Lookout at Ferry Park? Plenty. Spectacular views from its second-floor location, a coastal mood, and free parking! Wait, there’s more! The Lookout has an excellent international menu, comfy seating, and it’s a great spot for people watching and sunset watching. Really, all the things. […]
On a chilly Friday in February, my dining companion Anne Marie joined me at Grana BYOB, at the corner of Broadway and West Perry in Cape May, the location formerly operating as Godmother’s Restaurant. As always, we’d already perused the menu, enthusiastic about tasting the dishes everyone’s been talking about—and […]
It took a little while for The Cricket Club to open its doors in 2022, a true metamorphosis from the city’s beloved Merion Inn, built in 1885. We waited with bated breath, wondering in which ways the Kulkowitz family, of Mad Batter fame, would transform the historically significant Merion. Notably, […]
I have never been one to be at a loss for words, especially when it comes to words about food. I can speak and write effortlessly about spices and textures and recipes and all the subtleties of cuisines from every country on the planet. Not boasting here, just creating a […]
Looking for Cape May restaurants? Visit the dining section on CapeMay.com If there ever was an iconic neighborhood tavern in Cape May, it’s the C-View Inn, and they have checked all the boxes to have earned that moniker. Situated on the corner of Washington Street and Texas Avenue, right there […]
Just about 20 years ago, I dined for the first time at 410 Bank Street, the quaint and cozy spot located at (guess where) in Cape May. It was then that I had my first taste of their Bayou Oyster Stew, a memorable moment, and those flavors stayed with me. […]