
The Bougie Dining Guide
We are not your regular foodies.
Yvonne has eaten her way around the world, worked with marketing teams alongside Michelin star chefs, and currently works with restaurants down the Shore*
Nikolas is a pescatarian-vegetarian. He avoids dairy and meat, but enjoys fish and eggs.
He loves sweet, she loves savory. He loves crispy, she loves raw bar. He doesn't drink alcohol or caffeine, she drinks for them both. Few things make us both happier than a reasonably priced meal that oozes creativity and leaves us feeling, well, bougie.
Speaking of bougie, everyone has a different budget, and everyone has a different idea of what's expensive. What's matters to us is getting value for our dollar, whether it's $11 or $85.
We seek out the dining experiences that are true to the Bougie Beach Bums spirit: extraordinary food in non-stuffy settings that feel right for a beach holiday.
*This is a strictly independent guide based on our personal recommendations. No-one asked or paid to be featured here.
Wildwood
Cape May
Magnolia Room at Chalfonte
Location: Cape May
Go for: the famous fried chicken which is every bit as amazing as they say, Howard Street Ramble
Lunch/Dinner: Breakfast, Dinner
Vibe: Casual
Kids Menu: Yes
Special Diet Friendly: Fair
Patio: Yes
Seasonal: Mostly year-round
Reservations: Yes, recommended
BYOB: No
Stone Harbor & Avalon
Pure Juice Cafe
Location: Stone Harbor
Go for: blueberry-lemon chia pudding, organic coffee, dairy-free soft serve, house-made mylks
Lunch/Dinner: Breakfast/Lunch
Vibe: Casual, modern
Kids Menu: No, but kid-friendly
Special Diet Friendly: Very
Patio: Yes
Seasonal: Year-round
Reservations: No
BYOB: you could! It's breakfast/lunch
Seven Mile Pies
Location: Stone Harbor
Go for: original pizza combinations (that's my fave, the Jalapeño Popper: mozzarella, cheddar, jalapeños, ricotta)
Lunch/Dinner: Lunch/Dinner
Vibe: Casual
Kids Menu: No, but kid-friendly
Special Diet Friendly: gluten-free & vegan options available
Patio: Yes
Seasonal: Year-round
Reservations: No
BYOB: Yes
Pure Twist
Location: Stone Harbor
Go for: dairy-free soft serve so creamy you can't even believe it's vegan, house-made cones, amazing toppings bar
Lunch/Dinner: afternoon-night
Vibe: Casual
Kids Menu: It's all kid-friendly
Special Diet Friendly: gluten-free & vegan
Patio: Yes
Seasonal: Spring through fall
Reservations: No
BYOB: No
Villas
Cape May Court House
Special Diet Friendly
What we mean
Very
A menu that can easily accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian diets, or a chef who is happy to accommodate requests.
Fair
A more traditional menu that has a fair distribution of meats and seafood with just one or two vegetable mains. Likely dairy across the menu.
For seafood/meat lovers
A menu that's hyper specialized and might be difficult for those who don't love seafood, don't eat meat, or have dietary restrictions, to order from.
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