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A wise man who for decades ran a very successful restaurant with his wife in Cape <strong>May</strong> told me just before I opened Exit Zero Cookhouse in 2015, “Want to know how to make a small fortune in the restaurant business? Invest a LARGE fortune!” You were so right, Steve. I was terrified of opening a restaurant, but that didn’t compare to how nervous I was at the thought of operating a gas station without any experience. I was right to be. Jerry and Andrew at Cape Harbor Shell? We might be going after the same gas customers, but those guys are classy. They’ve always been available to answer questions I have about the business. And when one of our gas dispensers got stuck in a Volvo car for 45 minutes, they came to the rescue. Apparently it happens with Volvos. Who knew? (I sure didn’t.) I would tell you about the time one of our gastenders put regular in a diesel van, but you might be scared to ever bring your vehicle here. But don’t worry, it will never happen again. It better not — cost me $700. Another thing that will never happen again? One of our gastenders (coincidentally, the same one as above) left the pumps switched on overnight. Good thing no one came to our station after hours, because they would have got a LOT of free gas. Is that gastender still working for us? Yes, because he’s a really good restaurant server and they don’t grow on trees. And when he’s not doing really stupid stuff, he’s a pretty good gastender, too. Just the other week, someone came to eat at the restaurant based on that gastender’s enthusiastic recommendation of our amazing Thai shrimp soup. Plus, we all make mistakes. I can’t blame that gastender (by the way, his name is Terry O’Brien in case you were wondering) for the time we ran out of regular gas. That one’s on me. But that’s never happened again either. Yet. Someone told me our gas prices are much higher than in Rio Grande. I asked them to check how much those guys are paying in rent over there. This building isn’t cheap. In the offseason, pumping gas here is more of a public amenity than a business. We’re not making money in January and February, but we’re going to stay open. It’s important. Back to that Thai shrimp soup... three people have told me they want to take a bath in it. I suppose the coconut milk would be good for your skin. Everyone should have to work a year in the restaurant business before they reach adulthood. It would make them much better people. And waaaaay better customers. It’s incredible exit zero 40 april-may the assumptions people make when they sit down to eat in a restaurant. I know I absolutely did before I actually operated a restaurant. If you’re going to order the well-done burger, please don’t complain that it takes nearly 15 minutes to grill. Besides, medium is the best way to enjoy our juicy burgers. The most effective way to make sure you have an enjoyable eating experience? Talk to your server, or the manager, if something is wrong. No one is TRYING to make your experience miserable. But mistakes happen in busy kitchens. Would be a miracle if they didn’t. Don’t hold it all in and vent later to TripAdvisor or Yelp. No one will think you’re a jerk if you let us know something isn’t right. We WILL think you’re a jerk if you go on social media later and write, “Probably the absolute worst restaurant experience I’ve had in Cape <strong>May</strong>,” as someone did after we ran out of waffle fries and had trouble with our receipt printer. Cooking in a busy kitchen is a way more stressful job than you can imagine (unless you’ve actually worked in a restaurant, and then you know). Cooking is so stressful that sometimes the guys in the kitchen forget to order things. Important things. Like rice. A restaurant that serves curry should never run out of rice. But
Portraits of our staff in action... or inaction. And, no, we actually DON’T deliver food to your car, though it would be very cool if we did. exit zero 41 april-may
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Page 37 and 38: Snack While You Shop Stay energized
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of runners this year. “Growing up
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Every kid gets a medal.” The race
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at Congress Hall SIMPLE PLEASURES F
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GO PLAY! Investing countless quarte
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SPRING BREAK 2019 APRIL 17 - 26 Tha
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3 days of love, music & rides UP TO
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capemaystage.org Heisenberg MAY 22-
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The definitive guide to local winer
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Nauti Spirits Distillery won a gold
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Explore Amazing Things... NATURE CE
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Cherishing Life’s Moments Serving
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Spicers Creek is an exciting reside
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The harborfront is Cape May’s upc
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Property of the Month 209 Yale Aven
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picture of the month By Charles Rit
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parting thought By Diane Stopyra oc
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