Dockside Lunch at The Lobster House, Cape May, NJ

Not many folks who have visited Cape May, New Jersey

are unfamiliar with The Lobster House on Fisherman's Wharf.

It's a well-known restaurant and landmark that's been around for 3 generations.

Don't miss this big guy in the lobby. Caught in 1985, he weighed in at 37 1/4 pounds!

Worth a closer look. Those claws are enormous!

We always stop in at the Fish Market to see what's in its fresh seafood cases. 

Stars of the show.

Tee shirts, coffee mugs, etc.

Although we've eaten in the dining room several times  and 

savored their delicious seafood offerings, we much prefer to 

eat a more casual meal outside on the dock. 

Seated in plastic stacking chairs at wooden spool tables, 

we relax and take in the unique atmosphere beside the harbor.

It's great to watch the boats pass by. You just can't beat this for ambiance!

The food from the Take Out counter or the Raw Bar is always terrific.

 Today's lunch selection - softshell crab sandwiches.

Beautiful views of Cape May Harbor.

Here's a photo of the back of the restaurant.

Moored along the dock is Schooner American, a 130 foot Grand Banks sailing vessel.

Equipped with a full bar and cozy seating, it's an ideal place

to sit outdoors for cocktails and appetizers. 

The Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing Rd.
Cape May, NJ

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Ford’s Lobsters - Noank, CT

Ford's Lobsters in Noank, Connecticut is a favorite of locals.

It's perched waterside with plenty of inviting red umbrella-ed tables.

Outdoor dining? I'm in. Next to the water? Perfect.

A colorful collection of lobster buoys.

Here's what I ordered: a big salad featuring feta, watermelon and

succulent cooked-to-perfection scallops!

Steve chose, not the lobster roll, but the lobster bomb!

It's what folks come from all over to experience at Ford's.

Enamel bowls stacked at the ready for creamy bisque.

Ford's Lobsters is at 15 Riverview Avenue in Noank, CT.

Here's their Facebook page.

A list of all the posts in my Mystic, CT series

with their links can be seen HERE!

Vikki Chu Illustration

I came across artist Vikki Chu and knew I'd have to share her work with you.

Her patterns and illustrations are light and airy with soft, muted colors.

Very detailed, with some even more so, as you'll see.

 

(Love peacocks like I do? Check out this post: The Art of ... Peacocks.)

See more of Vikki's work on her Website and on Tumblr.

Images used with direct permission from Vikki Chu.

Strolling Through Stonington, Connecticut

During our recent weekend in Connecticut, we had 

a most enjoyable afternoon strolling the streets of Stonington.
This little town was so quaint and peaceful, just exuding charm!
Bright colors, sweet details (like that arched window & shutters, below)
and fabulous flower-filled window boxes!

These are the homes at the end of the street above. Sigh...lilac and blue.

Take note of the widow's walks; they're rooftop platforms on many homes 

of coastal New England where wives of mariners would watch 

for their husbands' returns from sea. Sadly, too often they did not.

A coral door with coral geraniums to match, plus a nautical rope wreath,

and Old Glory adding the finishing patriotic touch!

This is the Elkanah Cobb House. Built in 1769, it's one of the oldest homes in town.

It features many of the architectural details of that era:

1 1/2 stories, a gambrel roof, cedar shake shingles,

 a center fireplace, and a rectangular transom over the door.

Notice the windows; they're double-hung sash with an uncommon 9 over 6 panes.

In this close-up photo, you can see a historical nameplate next to the door.

How intriguing to see the year and who owned the the house when it was built.

We saw similar plaques in Groton and Mystic, where some also included 

the owners' professions, such as Carpenter, Banker, Merchant and so on.

And you know I'm lovin' the color of that door!

A raised foundation was common during this time period.

Kelly green & pink! I fell in love with these lush flower boxes!

So, after wandering around the neighborhood, we headed down to the docks.

What a thrill to see so many fishing boats up close!

Lobster traps ready to go.

A sailboat in for repairs.

More Connecticut blog posts:

Mystic Seaport

Abbott's Lobster in the Rough
S & P Oyster Company