Today we hit an important milestone. We purchased the building in which the cafe and ice cream store are located. While we have had our roots in Ventnor for 20 years with the Carisbrooke Inn our entry into the food and ice cream business has been a long and challenging path. We started eleven years ago when we leased the former Mento's location and opened Mento's Ventnor. After a few years we struck a deal with Bob Mento to purchase the...
We will be closed over Thanksgiving (except for pick up of dinner orders). We will close Thanksgiving week on Tuesday November 23 and remain closed until Sunday November 28. We will be open for breakfast at 8:00am on Sunday November 28. ...
People ask us frequently “What is a Westine Waffle?” We explain they are Westine’s Waffles. Westine Smith was the mother of a good friend and former business partner of mine and this old family recipe came to us from her. These unique and delicious waffles are great just plain or the Garden State version (with fruit and whipped cream) are even better. They are also the basis for our waffle sundaes. Nothing more delicious than homemade...
It started with an untapped passion for hospitality, quality, and good food and an unlikely chance meeting. In 2003 John Battista decided to leave his career as an engineer and consultant to purchase and operate The Carisbrooke Inn Bed and Breakfast. That same year Agnes Debicz spent the Summer in Ventnor working for Bob Mento scooping ice cream while completing her masters degree in logistics. Neither knew their paths would cross and neither knew their passion for hospitality, quality and...
We will be closed on Thanksgiving day, except during the hours of 10am - 12pm for pick up of pre-ordered dinners. ...