Early Summer 2025

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.

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Cape May’s African American Stories

Historic contributions of Cape May’s Black community

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.

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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.

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Still Standing

Portraits of Architectural Elders in Cape May County

Prime Selections

Hail Caesar!

Caesar Salad itself is rather boring, consisting of lettuce, dressing, cheese, and croutons. Its origins, however, are another story.

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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; […]

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.

Featured Shop

Shop Local

This isn’t your average shop. It’s a store within a store—literally.

Sound Waves

Jazz Night at the Chalfonte Hotel

Carrying on the legacy of jazz nights at the Merion Inn, these Chalfonte gatherings ensure that jazz remains a vital part of Cape May’s cultural fabric.

Field Trip

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

In 2015, after a 65-acre quarry closed in Gloucester County, developers wanted to turn it into a Costco. Luckily, scientists had first dibs on these digs.

The Islander

Ross Hammer and Lauren Cavallo

Interview with Ross Hammer and Lauren Cavallo: Entrepreneurs & business owners

Nature

Come on a Cicada Safari with Me!

And if you haven’t experienced a Magicicada emergence before, let me say this: it’s not just about the noise or the novelty. It’s about witnessing something ancient and almost mythic.