High Tide

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Favorite Cape May Haunts

I’ve been looking for ghosts every fall now for, I’d say about four years. I’ve taken walking tours, trolley tours. I’ve followed ghost writer Craig McManus around when he was looking for ghosts. I invited Craig to our offices last year in search of the ghosts I’ve heard about for so long. I even stayed… Read more »

figs on a towel

Celebrating fall produce

Autumn, to most, signals the end of summer and the shortening of days, and, therefore, winter cannot be far behind. As a chef, I enjoy this time of year for several reasons. First and foremost, it is actually comfortable to be in a kitchen and cook. The cooler weather makes it enjoyable to eat again;… Read more »

A look at early Victorian architecture

It stands to reason that a city with the motto; “the Nation’s Oldest Seaside Resort” would have a lot of old buildings. In fact, with over 600 summer homes, hotels and commercial structures, Cape May has one of the largest collections of 19th century frame buildings remaining in the Unites States. We are second only… Read more »

Results for the Best of Cape May 2006

Every year, CapeMay.com conducts an on-line survey of the  opinions of our readers about the best of Cape May.  The results from last month’s questionnaire are in.  And the winners are… Best Place to Stay B&B – Angel of the Sea Guest House – The Columbia House Hotel – Congress Hall Campground – Beachcomber Best… Read more »

Scallops

After Labor Day

As the summer season begins to wind down, contrary to popular belief Cape May does not shut down the day after Labor Day. Restaurant staffs around town can relax a little after surviving another season. So what is a better way for chefs and foodies alike to blow off a little steam than a celebration… Read more »