![]() ![]() They have a streamlined menu that features mostly-you guessed it-lobster in the form of rolls, bowls, mac & cheese, and grilled cheese, but their signature item is the $50 La La Monstah Roll featuring a whole pound of lobster meat (and you get a t-shirt). ![]() We have a few new places to try up on the promenade! The first is La La Lobster at 732 Beach Avenue. They plan to carry made-to-order cheese and charcuterie boards, Napa-style sandwiches, cheesecakes, and fresh mozzarella and burrata. Great news for cheese lovers still mourning the loss of Seaside Cheese: Carl and Susan Spatocco, the people behind Cape May Peanut Butter Co., are opening The Cheese Shop in the former Across the Way location (more about that below) at 304 Washington Street. In addition to Cape May, they have locations in Wildwood, Stone Harbor, and Ocean City. If you don’t live close enough to pick up a box, they can always ship one to you. Their fudge is locally hand-whipped in small batches. ![]() The Original Fudge Kitchen has changed hands and is celebrating its fiftieth year in business. George’s Place is part of the Kara Restaurant Group. (Reservations for George’s Original, the beachfront location, still need to be made by phone or in person.) This brings George’s Place up to four locations: two in Cape May, one in Cape May Court House, and one in Wildwood Crest (more about that below). They also accept online reservations through OpenTable. According to their website, the Washington Commons location–known as George’s Cape May–will serve the same menu as the original and be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their restaurant at 301 Beach Avenue will also be open for the season. Here’s something happy: George’s Place is opening a second Cape May location in Washington Commons next to Mario’s Pizza. If you’ll miss their onion dressing, they have offered to sell it. They posted a goodbye message on Facebook in October 2020. We’ve learned that Gecko’s will not be operating their restaurant this summer. According to an April 23rd article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Abdelsalam family is raising funds to reopen closer to where they live. The pandemic has made it necessary for this Cape May summer staple, which has been a local and visitor favorite since I was a kid, to find a new home. We have sad news for fans of Louie’s Pizza: they will not be operating in Cape May this summer. According to the website, they’ll soon be introducing dining experiences. For now, you can order items like Smart Seasoning, hot sauce, and frozen empanadas (those are available for pick-up only from their Rio Grande location) at. In January, chef Lucas Manteca announced the closing of the Red Store in Cape May Point on their Facebook page. Refill the beverage of your choice and let’s dive into this year’s roundup. We are saying goodbye to a couple of crowd favorites, and welcoming new teams to some of Cape May’s biggest names. The challenges the pandemic presented sparked creativity across town as businesses carved out new opportunities while our shops and restaurants were shuttered, and with the real estate market booming, it’s not surprising that we’ve seen several properties change hands. We always have a slew of business changes to report in June, but they might seem a little heavier than usual. Well…it’s been another year, and what a year it has been. Around Town Who’s New, Who’s Moved, Who’s Gone: 2021 ![]()
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