Tag Archives: Alison Heller

Australian Outback Wine Dinner

Last week, I was invited to one of the Atlantic City Country Club’s wine pairing dinners. The country club, located in Northfield, provided a rustic setting in an old world dining room with floors made of ship’s wood. Even on a rainy evening, the view was spectacular with the lights of Atlantic City visible in [...]

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Grape Picking Parties

Fall is for fruit picking and in New Jersey, there’s certainly no shortage of farms to choose from. One of my favorite places in Cape May County has to be Natali Vineyards, an old world farm winery. When I was invited to be part of the sauvignon blanc harvest, I couldn’t have been more excited. [...]

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A New Spin on Breakfast – in the Sky!

To celebrate the mass exodus of the shoobie hoards and the end of a successful summer, I booked a date for Justin and I on the last weekend available for Breakfast in the Sky. Morey’s Piers in Wildwood started this unique dining experience this year offering a gourmet, freshly prepared breakfast on the largest ferris [...]

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Banana Jack Murphy’s Opens in North Wildwood

Intrigued by the rumor of alcoholic milkshakes almost as much as the sudden appearance of this mystery restaurant, Justin and I made a date for Banana Jack Murphy’s to investigate. The place is gorgeous. It’s spacious with high back booths and outdoor stools covered in faux horse hair. It’s bright, yet intimate with a comfortable [...]

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Historic Cold Spring Village Presents 10th Annual Restaurant Gala

Tuesday evening, I was fortunate enough to be invited to a luxurious event that sent my foodie senses into shock. The Feast on History Restaurant Gala, sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank, featured 40 restaurants from all over Cape May County, over 100 wines and a turnout so overwhelming, the event was held in an airplane [...]

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Making Tapas from Appetizers at Dogtooth

Cape May County doesn’t quite possess the culinary culture of New Jersey’s northern metropolises. Most people down here don’t even know what tapas are, let alone serve them up. However, when I’m craving a little bit of everything, I make a date for Dogtooth Bar and Grill. While they do have a large menu of [...]

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Lucky Bones Backwater Grille in Cape May

For the past month, I’ve mistaken every Thursday for Friday. To counteract the crushing disappointment that comes with realizing I have one more day at the office, I go out. My most recent excursion took me just over the bridge into Cape May to Lucky Bones Backwater Grille. Right on the bay, Lucky Bones blends [...]

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