Cape May has dozens of restaurants, which is remarkable for a town of its size. Many restaurants close or have limited hours during the winter months, when the population shrinks and there are fewer visitors. In the humble opinion of these Cape May Bed and Breakfast innkeepers, this is one of the best times to dine out in Cape May. (Dine out in?)

The reason is that many of the restaurants open in February cater to locals. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys experiencing new places through the eyes of a local, then local joints are perfect. This isn’t to say that restaurants open only during the summer months aren’t good – in fact, many of them are outstanding. It’s just that we have a soft spot in our hearts (and our bellies) for restauranteurs who stay in Cape May with us over the winter, rather than flying south. (more…)

Each fall, foodies from around the country and across the globe head to Cape May NJ for the annual Food and Wine Festival. In 2010, the festival runs from September 18 through the 26th; we still have a few openings during the week at our Cape May bed and breakfast, so you, too, may participate in the festivities.

Stretch out in a comfortable bed after wining and dining your way through Cape May.

Events range from beer and wine tastings to classes and seminars, and most are open to everyone (excepting children). More than two dozen restaurants are participating, along with dozens of chefs, vintners and and sommeliers. (more…)

Read on to learn the perfect day for a Cape May Bed and Breakfast innkeeper – Barbara. This was first published in the May/June 2010 edition of Cape May’s Exit Zero Magazine.

My perfect day starts with the beautiful blue Cape May sky. From my bed, I can see it through the transom above the door that leads to our garden. The bright colors of an early dawn set the tone for my day.

Barbara, with a perfect cup of coffee after a perfect morning stroll.

After a while, I stumble out to fix the first pot of coffee. I have the system down to an art. I can just plant my feet in front of the coffee maker and Voila! – four minutes later – Juan Valdez is wafting through the house.

While the coffee is brewing I set off for a walk around town. I love to take in the rhythms of early mornings in Cape May, whether it is folks just sitting on benches gazing at the ocean, people on their early morning power walk, the more energetic line skaters, or my neighbor, Jay Schatz opening his inn and feeding his cats. Often I walk to the ever-changing Cove and then pause for a moment at every opening at the Pavilion – each offers a different and beautiful view of Cape May. (more…)