Wine and Dine the rest of winter away in Cape May

Cape May’s restaurants consistently rank among the best-of-the-best, making it the perfect city to wine and dine the winter blues away.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) and the city’s first-class restaurants are offering you indulgent events for the remaining winter season, February 21 through March 21.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Chocolate Fantasy Buffet at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.
If you love chocolate, you won’t to miss this decadent buffet. Milk, dark or white, whatever your preference, you can fulfill your chocolate fantasy in a completely chocolate buffet.
Washington Inn Pastry Chef Kathleen Cressman-Pastiu will be on hand to share the secrets of her trade. Admission is $35 per person.
Keith Bader from Lauber Imports shares his knowledge of the world of wine at the Cape May Wine School on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m.
Learn to discern and appreciate fine wine during the class, “You say Syrah, I say Shiraz” at the Washington Inn. Admission is $30 per person.
In March, spend Friday the 13th with psychic medium, ghost writer, and paranormal investigator, Craig McManus, and enjoy a four-course dinner at the Mad Batter restaurant, 19 Jackson St., during the Ghosts of Cape May Dinner.
McManus will discuss the “other side” of Cape May.
The Ghosts of Cape May Dinner is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Dinner is limited to 60 people and admission is $70 per person.
All aboard for the Dinner on the Orient Express on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a five-course dinner at the Mad Batter, inspired by the menu served to passengers on the famous train.
Interact with the cast of characters and play along to solve the murder mystery. Period costume is highly encouraged.
There will be prizes for best costume and solving the mystery. Dinner is limited to 60 people and admission is $60 per person.
Every Saturday in March at 3 p.m., visit the award-winning Cape May Winery, 711 Town Bank Rd., North Cape May, for a Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting.
Spend an afternoon touring the vineyard to learn how the grapes are grown and enjoy a barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit.
Admission is $20 per person and includes a complimentary tasting glass.
MAC membership is open to all. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s website at capemaymac.org.