Winter 2024
Inside the issue: A holiday photo essay. Decorating the dunes in North Cape May. The Cape May Point Science Center. Steamboats to freedom, the Cape May connection. Franklin Street School, Part II: The journey’s end from segregated school to community hub. And more!
Interior Motives
The Heart of Kitchen Design
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, a place where families gather, meals are shared, and memories are made. But at Colmar Kitchen Studios, it’s the people behind the designs that are the true heart of the operation. Tom Collins, president of Colmar Kitchen Studios, along with […]
Nature
Plunging into the Cold
Cold Water Immersion has been a thing throughout our human history, and depending on who you ask, it can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece, or, honestly, just throw a dart at a map. In modern history it has seen a lot of attention with online storefronts offering many […]
Victorian Vignette
Victorian Christmas Gifts
Christmas gift-giving for Victorians was not entirely different from today’s holiday gift-giving — it was easily the most exciting part of celebrating Christmas, certainly for children, but also for adults. What Victorian ladies and gentlemen and children gave to each other at Christmas has changed a lot since the late […]
Artisans Corner
Corinne Rietheimer
We first met Corinne Rietheimer back in our Spring issue of 2015, when we profiled her and her company, Shore Soaps, (along with other local soap makers) in the feature, “Soap Story.” This was a scant two years into Corinne’s soapmaking. Now she has her own little empire. Back then, […]
Dining Out
Yozu Japanese Cuisine
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 […]
Prime Selections
Just Add Butter
Succulent, sweet, and luxurious are only a few of the words that come to mind when I think about my favorite food – lobster. This versatile crustacean can transport me to culinary heaven. Apart from the sheer enjoyment of its texture and taste, I suppose it’s such a treat because […]
Featured Shop
Payton Jewelry
In most cases, a jewelry store is just that—a jewelry store (not that we’re knocking them!). But in the case of Payton Jewelry, in the heart of Cape May, it’s a little bit of a destination unto itself. Founded by Kristi Payton, Payton Jewelry has grown from humble beginnings—think crafting […]
The Islander
Jennifer Kopp
Photographer and award-winning journalist Jennifer Kopp has seen and covered Cape May from every angle. Her objective and curious approach to reporting has brought to light Cape May’s successes, its heroes, and its dark side. As one of the most recognizable and well-known residents of Cape May, her enthusiasm and […]
Brit's Eye View
Jakes Landing Road
At the north end of the county, Jakes Landing Road, part of the Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area, meets Route 47 just south of the turning to Woodbine (Washington Avenue). About a mile and a half long, this road has been famous among birders, fishermen, and hunters for decades. A […]
Design in Bloom
Secrets for Spring Success
About five years ago I wrote an article about what not to do to get your landscape ready for winter. As I continue to talk to people and make observations, I decided that a few of those things bear repeating. In addition, there are proactive things you should do before […]
Grape & Grain
Cape May Winery & Vineyard
Beginning with our Early Spring issue, this column has highlighted the cornucopia of artisanal beverage destinations in Cape May County. Though renowned for beautiful beaches, boardwalks, and bars, our region has also blossomed over the past decade into an impressive port of call for craft beer, wine, and spirits enthusiasts. […]
Preserved Property
1247 Washington Street
The United States was barely 100 years old when the home at 1247 Washington Street was constructed. Houses were not electrified, and indoor plumbing was not a common feature. But sleepy Cape May, NJ was a growing destination spot, fueled by the introduction of railroads and railroad money. Large hotels […]
Feature
The Rebirth of the Franklin Street School – Part II
Cape May’s branch of the county’s library system restores history and looks towards prosperity
Wish You Were Here
The Chalfonte Hotel
The charming Chalfonte Hotel dates back to 1876, when Colonel Henry Sawyer, a war hero who escaped imprisonment and execution, paired his vigor and passion with a second chance at life and new beginnings to build what is recognized today as the oldest hotel in Cape May. The word “old” […]
Field Trip
Northlandz
File this one under, “That’s incredible!” From the street, Northlandz in Flemington looks like a big, nondescript banquet hall. Inside, it’s no less than the culmination of one man’s unlikely dream: to construct the world’s largest model train exhibit. According to Northlandz lore, starting in the early 1990s, computer entrepreneur […]
Bartender's Best
The Lobster House
Cozy up with these festive cocktails from the bartenders at The Lobster House! Christmas Cookie To a shaker, add vodka, Bailey’s, amaretto, and half & half. Set aside. Roll the rim of a martini glass in vanilla frosting, then roll in sprinkles to create a candy edge. Pour drink into […]
Artist in Residence
John Eric Schneider
“Every time I attempt to paint snow, I give thanks to Mother Nature and the laws of physics that snow is white instead of any other color. That way, it makes all the other colors and values much easier to see. Painting snow can be challenging because it absorbs and […]
Be Our Guest
Inn at the Park
The Inn at the Park is more than a charming retreat in a picturesque setting. It’s also a glimpse of a bygone era, beyond the Victorian caricature of ladies in bustles and gentlemen in frock coats. The property was built in 1893 for sea captain Henry Walker Hand, of the […]