April & May 2019

inside this issue
editor’s letter 8
It’s all about the seasons.
quick chat: alex laudeman 10
One year on, the owner of Mayer’s Tavern.
the ultimate food & drink chart 14
Five-page guide... eat your way through Cape May!
introducing: jackson o’brien 26
The Cape May kid who’s heading for Broadway.
events around town 31
All the happenings you need to know about.
life at exit zero? it’s a gas. 38
Jack Wright on the lessons he’s learned at the Filling Station.
the ultimate cape may bargain 48
How to spend $20 and save $400 while having an absolute blast!
the birdman of cape may 58
How David La Puma earned his wings.
the brown room 64
Cape May’s iconic bar is classier than ever.
really weird sea creatures 68
Meet the Sarcastic Fringehead and other wackos of the deep.
cape may point: a love story 78
One little cottage, one large family legacy.
life’s a beach down on the farm 86
Check out these stunning rustic chic cottages in West Cape May.
who’s running cape may 92
Want to race around this year? Here’s the ultimate guide.
the big activities guide 100
Don’t leave home without it.
drink the cape 116
Six-page guide to our wineries, breweries and distilleries.
the definitive cape may trolley guide 122
From ghosts to mansions... it’s all here!
spicing up the harborfront 128
What’s going on at Spicers Creek?
property of the month 132
Get thee to the Point!
parting thought 136
The wonder of outdoor showers, by Diane Stopyra.
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