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June 6th, 2011 by johnmatusiak
Cape May has been nicknamed the Restaurant Capital of New Jersey for good reason. It is full of restaurants for guests of The Bacchus Inn B&B and other fine Cape May Bed & Breakfasts to experience a variety of cuisine and atmospheres. There are fine dining, casual sit-down, and take-out establishments. There is seafood, Italian, French, Asian, Southwestern, and Cajun-Creole cuisine, just to name a few. However, they all have one thing in common they are here in Cape May, New Jersey and many of them are participating in Restaurant Week.
Participating restaurants are offering fixed price menus to allow diners to enjoy an affordable and delicious meal. So if you have ever wanted to have a culinary experience at one of Cape May’s fine restaurants, but something was holding you back, well there is no excuse now! Come out and enjoy a meal at one of the participating restaurants, which includes; The Island Grill, Peter Shields Inn, E.M. Hemingway’s, The Black Duck on Sunset, Ebbitt Room, Mad Batter, The Pier House, Rusty Nail, Axelsson’s Blue Claw, The Lobster House, Washington Inn and 410 Bank Street.
This is an event not to be missed; get a delicious 3 Course Dinner for $35.11 or Lunch for $17.11 (beverage, tax and gratuities are not included).
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June 3rd, 2011 by johnmatusiak
Got Strawberries? We do!
Well, actually the West Cape May Strawberry Festival has strawberries … lots of strawberries. Although the name is the Strawberry Festival, it is not all about the strawberry shortcake, strawberry lemonade, strawberry jams and jellies, it is also about live music, arts & crafts, antiques, fresh produce, BBQ, and lots of other yummy foods offered by local vendors. Guests staying at Cape May Bed and breakfast’s can enjoy good food, good music, and good times at the festival. The West Cape May Strawberry Festival begins at 9:00am and goes until 5:00pm on Saturday, June 4th. It is a popular Cape May event. The festival is held at the Wilbraham Park in West Cape May, walking distance from The Bacchus Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Tags: Bacchus Inn, bed and breakfast, Cape May, Cape May event, crafts, strawberry, Strawberry Festival, West Cape May Strawberry Festival, Wilbraham Park
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May 26th, 2011 by johnmatusiak
Anyone who visits Cape May will agree that it offers a colorful glimpse into our nation’s history. Cape May has a rich history that spans several notable events from the landing of the dutch ship that carried Captain Mey to when our little city at the southern most tip of New Jersey became an island during World War II. A major part of Cape May’s history is rooted in military service. So on Memorial Day weekend, when we honor fallen soldiers who fought for our nation, it is appropriate to talk about a few attractions here in Cape May.
Cape May is fortunate to have Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts or MAC. MAC offers guests of our Bed and Breakfast several World War II inspired tours of Cape May, such as the Friends of World War II Tour and World War II Trolley Tour. Guests can learn of Cape May’s rich military history on these tours. MAC also partnered with the State of New Jersey to renovate the World War II Lookout Tower at Cape May Point. The Cape May Lookout Tower offers guests the opportunity to enter and explore a piece of WW II history. The World War II Lookout Tower is lined with images of veterans. It is a WW II lookout tower first but also a special memorial for veterans. Guests of The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast consistently say the World War II lookout tower is well worth visiting.
Cape May offers two services on Memorial Day weekend. One happens all season long the other for the Memorial Day holiday in Cape May. Sunset Beach at Cape May Point State Park flies a different veteran’s casket flag daily throughout the season. This modest ceremony takes place at sunset when the flag is then lowered as the sun sets along with a recording of “God Bless America” playing at the same time. The Memorial Day ceremony on Monday in Cape May is a more formal event taking place at the Columbia Ave Veterans monument. Dignitaries will say a few words and a representative from the VFW Post speaks as well. Vacationers are encourage to attend the Cape May Memorial Day events and to take a tour to learn more about Cape May’s military history.
 Cape May Veterans Memorial on Columbia Ave
Tags: Cape May, Cape May history, Cape May MAC, Cape May Memorial Day, Cape May Memorial Day events, Cape May Point, Sunset Beach, World War II Lookout Tower
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May 14th, 2011 by johnmatusiak
The birds arrived several weeks ago here in Cape May. This weekend those who love birding will arrive to see the migration in a fun competition. Visitors don’t have to venture far to find there feathery friends. Guest of the Bacchus Inn Bed and breakfast need go no further than the porch to hear the birds beautiful songs. In spring the birds follow their instincts and begin the spring migration.
Cape May offers a perfect spot for birds to rest along their journey. There is plenty of food and mating partners.
The migration offers bird watchers a marvelous opportunity to see a large variety of birds. Many of these birds are not found in the Cape May area the rest of the years. Cape May is a pit spot for the birds and a great opportunity for locals to see exotic varieties. The males are in their mating plumage trying to attract the females. It is something to see.
A group of these bird watching aficionados decided to make a friendly competitions out of the unique birding experience here in Cape May. The group try to identify as many varieties of birds as possible in a given period of time. There is a misconception that all the birds are seen. This is not always the case. In fact many birds are identified by call alone. It takes a trained team but birders enjoy the experience. The WSOB  World Series of Birding Logo competition is coordinated with the Cape May bird observatory. Results of the event can be found on there website.
If you are looking for a new hobby, birding at Cape May Point or in the Cape May region may be the answer. There are always other birders available to offer expertise and fine company in this nature seashore habitat.
Tags: Cape May, Cape May Bed & Breakfast, Cape May birding, World Series Of Birding, WSOB
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April 7th, 2011 by johnmatusiak
Cape May Jazz Festival starts April 8th and continues to the 10th. Guest of the Bacchus Inn bed & breakfast have attended this event and consistently rave about the experience.
This event has venues throughout Cape May. Some venues are larger and some more intimate. Each spaces offers a unique experience.
The music offers various jazz, blues , and latin. This year Kevin Eubanks and Poncho Sanchez are featured April 8,9, 2011 as well as many more artist.
 Kevin Eubanks The Cape May Jazz Festival goes on all weekend with several shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets for Cape May Jazz Festival 2011 are available online: https://www.capemayjazz.org/maxed_store/tickets.cfm
Accommodations are still available at The Bacchus Inn online:
www.bacchusinn.com
Tags: Cape May, Cape May attractions, Cape May Bed & Breakfast, Cape May event, Cape May Jazz, Cape May music, Kevin Eubanks, Poncho Sanchez
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March 13th, 2011 by johnmatusiak
Cape May NJ has always been a birding destination. Each season there are thousands of visitors to Cape May Point Park and the Cape May Beaches searching for exotic birds. Spring kicks off each year and residents of Cape May are pleasantly serenaded by the birds return.
Spring returns to Cape May slowly. It is a promising time. The flowers are sprouting and the trees are just beginning to green. This is a great time for visitors to the Cape May Bird Observatory. Many prefer a quiet, pleasant stroll on a deserted beach that offers only the sounds of the surf and birds.
If you are looking for a nice excuse to get out of the house after a long, harsh winter, this may be a great time to do so.
Tags: Beaches, Cape May, Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May birding, Cape May Lighthouse
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February 19th, 2011 by johnmatusiak
MAC has always offered guest tours and events on vacation in Cape May. Presidents Day weekend offers several events for guests of the Bacchus Inn Bed and Breakfast and Cape May.
On February 19-21 MAC is offering the normal trolley tours and Physick Estate walking tours, but there is more. This weekend there is a murder mystery event, “Finding Faith”, on Saturday night. There is also a craft and antique show, as well as, the ever popular ghost tours.
So if you are coming to Cape May this weekend, please keep in mind reservations are a good idea. For information about these events, please call 609-884-5404 or visit the web site www.capemaymac.org
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December 7th, 2010 by johnmatusiak
As soon as you cross the bridge into Cape May you are surrounded by seasons greetings. The lamp posts are dressed in garland with images of snowflakes illuminating the street scape. The Washington Street Mall is decorated with care and visions of holiday greetings dancing in all the merchants’ heads. The Bacchus Inn and other bed and breakfasts are dressed for the season and welcoming guests to see our best Victorian Christmas.
Cape May MAC is coordinating the tours of the inns. They are also offering trolley tours and other Christmas attractions. The Physick Estate, Cape May’s museum house, is a winter wonderland. The trees surrounding the grounds are strung with lights and the house offers its own unique Victorian Christmas charm.
The scents of the season are everywhere; cinnamon, pine cones, and evergreen surround visitors with wisps of hot chocolate and hot apple cider throughout.
The air is filled with laughter and kids are all similes.
It is a great time to be in Cape May because the only thing missing from this holiday season is you.
Tags: Cape May, Cape May Bed & Breakfast, Cape May Christmas, Cape May MAC, Emlien Physick Estate, Washington Street Mall
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October 17th, 2010 by johnmatusiak
The fall has come to Cape May. The leaves are turning, the hawks have arrived, the bed and breakfast are decorated for fall, and the ghosts are very active. Cape May MAC (Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts) is offering a glimpse into the macabre with “Halloween Happenings” tours October 15-31.
Craig McManus will be in Cape May, October 22, for a ride with the ghost writer tours. The Physick Estate is decorated for the season and has a murder mystery event There are also several Cape May Bed and Breakfast and private home tours like “Phantoms of Cape May” and “Historic Haunts” tours. The trolleys are also in full gear offering several touring options such as the Cape May Point Lighthouse ride.
Tickets are available at the Physick Estate on Washington Street in Cape May or the information kiosk a the Washington Street mall as well as by phone @ 609.884.5404.
Tags: Cape May, Cape May Bed and Breakfast, Cape May MAC, Craig McManus, Ghost Tours, Physick Estate
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October 2nd, 2010 by johnmatusiak
Today is a beautiful day in Cape May, 65 and sunny. It was a nice day for a stroll down by the Washington Street Mall area. A few of our guest at the Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast spent the morning walking. Octoberfest is set up just off the Washington Street Mall at Jackson Street.
Octoberfest is a street fair on Jackson sponsored by Cape May Chamber of Commerce. There are vendors selling shirts, handbags, books, jewelry, pretzels,wurts, and of course a beer garden. A band is playing polkas and folk music. People are browsing and purchasing wares here and there. It is a pleasant afternoon in Cape May.
 Cape May Octoberfest Band  Cape May Octoberfest Streetscape
Tags: Cape May, Cape May Bed & Breakfast, Cape May Chamber, Octoberfest, Washington Street Mall
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