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October 5, 2023
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EXIT ZERO<br />
cape may’s peppy periodical • october 5, 2023 • volume 21, number 35<br />
Beers & Brats!<br />
Cape May celebrated the famous Bavarian tradition Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 30. The streets were<br />
flipped into a German promenade packed with authentic music and food from vendors including The Ugly<br />
Mug, Gaiss’ Market and Taco Caballito. More photos from the festival inside. Aleksey Moryakov
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9/27: Around The Town At The Cheese Shop<br />
Jake, Lily, Payton, Matt<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
pig & pigskin<br />
sunday specials!<br />
Score Big on Sundays at the Rusty Nail with Jimmy’s<br />
Smokin’ Pig Roast while watching the game.<br />
$2 off wings, nachos, shrimp & more<br />
$10 bucket of (6) miller lite ponies<br />
Sundays<br />
1pm-9pm<br />
chef's smokin' pig roast piggy platter<br />
RustyNailCapeMay.com<br />
@rustynailcapemay<br />
205 beach ave, Cape May, 08204<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 3
9/21: Around The Town At Coastline Realty<br />
The Coastline team<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
Dinner Monday-Saturday from 4:30pm<br />
Lunch Tuesday-Saturday from 11am<br />
Open Daily<br />
11:30-10<br />
Kitchen until 11 Fri & Sat!<br />
Live Music<br />
Wed-Sat 6-9pm<br />
Sunday<br />
NFL Sunday Ticket<br />
Football specials all day<br />
322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May<br />
609-884-9119 TISHASFINEDINING.COM<br />
3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
609-889-7000 • 5WestPub.com<br />
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A Cape May<br />
Classic<br />
since 1926<br />
live music 10pm-1am<br />
THU, OCT 5 - STAY ACOUSTIC<br />
FRI, OCT 6 - KARATE GARAGE<br />
SAT, OCT 7 - CANDIFLYP<br />
SUN, OCT 8 - DJ TOREY WHOM<br />
OPEN DAILY FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DINING<br />
All Your Favorite Mug Dishes!<br />
426 WASHINGTON STREET • 609-884-3459 Follow us on Facebook<br />
OPEN DAILY + YEAR-ROUND FOR OUTDOOR,<br />
INDOOR SEATING, AND CURBSIDE PICKUP<br />
FROM 11AM to 12AM!<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 5
9/30: Monarch Festival<br />
At Nature Center Of Cape May<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Morgan, Owen<br />
Sawyer<br />
Erica, Rich<br />
Jay, Gretchen<br />
Patricia, Patricia<br />
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Harbor View<br />
Inside Bar Daily from 2pm<br />
Dining Room Daily from 5pm<br />
Outside Deck Fri 2pm<br />
& Sat-Sun 11:30am<br />
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-6pm<br />
RESTAURANT, MARINA & BAR<br />
954 Ocean Drive, Cape May<br />
609-886-5444 • HarborViewCapeMay.com<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 7
The Exit Zero Information Page<br />
Everything you wanted to know about Cape May’s peppy periodical... and then some<br />
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE<br />
HOW TO... ORDER A PHOTO<br />
REQUEST A PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
SEND A VACATION PHOTO<br />
Editor & Publisher Jack Wright<br />
Digital Media Manager Kayla Jordan<br />
Content Manager Nicole James<br />
Creative Associate Courtney<br />
Rosenberg<br />
Distribution Melissa O’Donnell<br />
Photographer Aleksey Moryakov<br />
609-770-8479 / info@exitzero.com<br />
Every Thursday, Exit Zero magazine is<br />
delivered to around 300 establishments<br />
in the area. But you can get a jump<br />
on it by reading online every Tuesday<br />
morning! We also operate a retail store<br />
and restaurant (see below), located at<br />
110 Sunset Boulevard on the beautiful<br />
Cape Island.<br />
«Email us at photo@exitzero.com<br />
(write Photo Order in subject line) and<br />
tell us the date the photo appeared<br />
and on which page. Our photographer<br />
Aleksey handles all photo orders.<br />
RESERVATIONS POLICY<br />
«Email info@exitzero.com and write<br />
PHOTO REQUEST in the subject line. Or<br />
call 609-770-8479. There is no charge,<br />
but we can’t ALWAYS guarantee we will<br />
show up. Aleksey is a busy boy!<br />
READ US ONLINE<br />
«We love pictures of our magazine on<br />
vacation. Email your photos and details<br />
to info@exitzero.com and write EZ ON<br />
VACATION in the subject line. Do NOT<br />
send hard copies. They don’t print well.<br />
ADVERTISE<br />
Please note: We no longer offer<br />
subscriptions to our weekly magazine.<br />
Too many people were receiving issues<br />
very late or, in some cases, not at all.<br />
That’s all down to the vagaries of<br />
sending by bulk mail. EXCEPTION: You<br />
can pay $100 to get EZ delivered firstclass<br />
(there is a hardcore of fans who DO<br />
this!). Call 609-770-8479 to order.<br />
EXIT ZERO HOSPITALITY<br />
«Exit Zero Filling Station is open<br />
Mon-Fri 3-9 & Sat-Sun 12-9. To make a<br />
reservation for our private dining truck,<br />
visit exitzero.com/fillingstation and<br />
click BOOK NOW.<br />
«You can read our issues online,<br />
courtesy of our virtual magazine reader.<br />
Just visit our website, exitzero.com, and<br />
click where it says THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.<br />
Enjoy!<br />
«This magazine is funded through<br />
advertising – so please support our<br />
advertisers! To discuss our affordable<br />
packages, contact us on 609-770-8479<br />
or write to us at info@exitzero.com.<br />
The Exit Zero Hospitality group also<br />
operate the Exit Zero Filling Station<br />
restaurant in Cape May and, in 2021,<br />
took over the concessions at Cape May-<br />
Lewes ferry terminal in North Cape May.<br />
We launched two new restaurants —<br />
Exit Zero Ferry Station, The Lookout and<br />
Cafe 64, a grab-and-go eatery and retail<br />
store. We will be operating those until<br />
February 29, 2024.<br />
If you are interested in enjoying private<br />
events at Ferry Park between now and<br />
February 29, reach out to our Director<br />
of Sales, Programming and Events<br />
Krystina Kennedy, on krystina@<br />
exitzero.com.<br />
To reach us at Ferry Park, call 609-551-<br />
4209 or email ferrypark@exitzero.com.<br />
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u WIN A $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE IN OUR FIND-THE-PHIL CONTEST<br />
We concealed our mascot Phil in an ad in this issue. Enter by emailing info@exitzero.com (put CLIPART<br />
CONTEST in subject line) with name of the ad that contains the clipart, plus your name, address and<br />
telephone number. Entries by October 12. Winner gets a $20 gift card. Winner will be posted on our<br />
Facebook page each Thursday. Here’s the exact size of the image — happy hunting!
The Pier House<br />
is celebrating<br />
Women of the Industry<br />
with a pairing dinner featuring wines & spirits<br />
crafted by women or produced in women-owned<br />
facilities and special guest speakers for an evening<br />
of empowerment and recognition to women.<br />
5-Course Pairing Dinner | $95 per person | Friday, October 13 @ 6:00pm<br />
Reservations are required with deposit<br />
1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May 855-731-6021 capemaylamer.com<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 9
9/30: Monarch Festival At Nature Center Of Cape May<br />
Sidney<br />
Emily<br />
Joanne<br />
Laura McPherson<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
OPEN DAILY 11am-8pm (Closed Monday)<br />
Eat In • Take Out • Beach Delivery<br />
capemaygc.com • 609-305-4276<br />
315 Ocean Street, Cape May (Washington Commons)<br />
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Romantic Seaside Getaway<br />
9 Luxury Guest Rooms<br />
Serving Dinner<br />
Wednesday - Monday<br />
Beginning at 5pm<br />
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED<br />
Live Piano Every Evening<br />
1301 Beach Avenue | cape may | 609.884.9090<br />
WWW.PETERSHIELDSINN.COM<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 11
Where We’re Eating<br />
Here’s what the EZ team were chowing on this week<br />
Uncle Bill’s<br />
Mon-Fri 7am-2pm | Sat-Sun 6:30am-2<br />
BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY<br />
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-2pm<br />
PUMPKIN PANCAKES HAVE ARRIVED<br />
Every week, the Exit Zero crew goes for lunch (or dinner or,<br />
maybe even on occasion, breakfast) at one of Cape May’s excellent<br />
dining establishments. Then we give you the skinny on<br />
what we ate, what we talked about (or some of what we talked<br />
about), who spat their drink from laughing too hard, who served<br />
us, who we bumped into and, you know, the general lay of the land.<br />
The place: Lucky Bones on Route 109 South, just over the bridge<br />
when you come into Cape May. Rather than reading about our usual<br />
cocktails, seafood or sandwiches, we tried out their new breakfast<br />
menu! Well, they began serving breakfast in June, so it’s new to us and<br />
we’ve been dying to check it out.<br />
The vibe: It was early on a Friday morning and pretty quiet inside.<br />
We were sat in a cozy booth right away with a couple other tables sprinkled<br />
through the dining room. We’re getting deeper into the off-season<br />
with kids back to school and a lot of people back to work, out of vacation<br />
mode. While the weekdays are slowing down all over town, Lucky<br />
Bones is still giving great service and a consistent dining experience all<br />
year-round.<br />
The food: Our server Agnieszka got us started with coffee, waters<br />
and a glass of OJ while we looked over the menu. It took us a while<br />
to make up our minds — there’s a great deal of choices from savory<br />
to sweet and plenty of ways to customize items to your liking. Kayla<br />
went for the fresh blueberry waffle topped with butter and even more<br />
blueberries. Courtney enjoyed an herb and goat cheese omelet with<br />
mushrooms and a side of tomato slices and rye toast. Nicole had her<br />
favorite breakfast, eggs benedict with a side of fried potatoes and they<br />
also delivered a bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich back to the<br />
office for Jack. All our plates were served with a slice of fresh watermelon<br />
which was a nice touch. Everything was delicious and we hope<br />
to return on a day we aren’t heading into work afterwards to indulge in<br />
a Bloody Mary or two.<br />
The takeaway: Lucky Bones is open year-round serving breakfast<br />
Thursday through Monday at 8am, and lunch and dinner daily. They<br />
offer specials so be sure to check out their blackboard or ask your server<br />
— these include breakfast, appetizers, cocktails and brick-oven pizza.<br />
The specials are also online, but they can change, so keep that in mind<br />
when planning your visit!
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 13
Adored by<br />
Visitors...<br />
Loved by<br />
Locals!<br />
9/30: Monarch Festival<br />
At Nature Center Of Cape May<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
OPEN DAILY 7am-2<br />
-2pm<br />
Theresa, Tina, Bob<br />
Beach & Grant 609-884-3772<br />
Bobby, Michele, Jackson, Marge<br />
Lee, Patricia, Marty<br />
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9/30: Monarch Festival At Nature Center Of Cape May<br />
Zack Mullock, Eric Westram Linda, Bob Courtney<br />
Deborah Bass, Nicole Dufour Audrey, Alex Nikolas, Bella<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
THE EARLY SEATING MENU<br />
AT THE EBBITT ROOM<br />
Indulge in our four-course Early Seating Menu, featuring<br />
seasonal ingredients and unforgettable flavors.<br />
Available Monday-Thursday from 5:00pm-6:00pm.<br />
LOCATED AT THE VIRGINIA HOTEL<br />
25 JACKSON STREET, CAPE MAY<br />
Reservations at EbbittRoom.com<br />
(609) 884-5700<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 15
9/30: Monarch Festival At Nature Center Of Cape May<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Brett, Sean, Martha<br />
Dede, Chris, Michele<br />
Melissa, Carol<br />
Kaufman family<br />
Evan, Juniper, Angelina, Natalie<br />
Madison, Trisha<br />
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9/30: Cape May Oktoberfest On Jackson Street<br />
Michelle, Emma, Lisa, Gordon, Susie<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 19
THE ULTIMATE CAPE MAY FOOD & DRINK GUIDE<br />
What You Need To<br />
Know About The<br />
Food And The Vibe<br />
Meals<br />
Served<br />
Price Of<br />
Entrées<br />
Bar Or<br />
BYOB?<br />
Should I<br />
Book?<br />
Food For<br />
Kids?<br />
Other<br />
Details<br />
BEACH PLUM BAKERY AND CAFE<br />
484 W. Perry Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 770-8261<br />
www.caperesorts.com<br />
Enjoy fresh, farm-to-table bakery items along with<br />
La Colombe coffee drinks. Start the morning with<br />
delicious sweet breads, muffins, scones and cookies.<br />
Coffee &<br />
Snacks<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
N/A NO YES<br />
H<br />
b<br />
U<br />
BEACH PLUM FARM<br />
140 Stevens Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 602-0128<br />
www.beachplumfarmcapemay.com<br />
Enjoy the quiet beauty of this 62-acre farm in West<br />
Cape May and then indulge in the farm-to-table<br />
treats for breakfast or lunch. The soups, salads,<br />
sandwiches and juices are excellent.<br />
B, L, D<br />
VARIES<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u b<br />
U<br />
THE BLACK DUCK<br />
1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May<br />
(609) 898-0100<br />
www.blackduckonsunset.com<br />
A chic interior, with excellent modern American<br />
cuisine. Now under new owners, but Larry and Ashley<br />
are retaining the menu favorites established under<br />
previous owner Chris.<br />
D<br />
$16-$54<br />
Cards: V,<br />
MC<br />
BYOB YES NO<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
THE BLUE PIG TAVERN<br />
200 Congress Place, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-8422<br />
www.caperesorts.com/bluepigtavern<br />
Check out why Congress Hall’s restaurant is a favorite<br />
of locals as well as hotel guests. They serve classic<br />
tavern food for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a<br />
choice of indoor and outdoor dining.<br />
B, L, D<br />
$17-$36<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES YES<br />
u b<br />
U<br />
THE BOILER ROOM<br />
200 Congress Place, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-8421<br />
www.caperesorts.com/boilerroom<br />
The Boiler Room has a chic industrial vibe with<br />
exposed brickwork, stainless steel table tops and a<br />
dance floor that’s often bopping. Feast upon brickoven<br />
pizza with draft beers.<br />
L, D<br />
$10-$16<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES YES u<br />
THE BROWN ROOM<br />
200 Congress Place, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-8422<br />
www.caperesorts.com/brownroom<br />
Congress Hall’s lounge got a very groovy, very sexy<br />
renovation. The bar was enlarged (and moved) and<br />
there are all sorts of seating nooks from which to<br />
enjoy great drinks and a great vibe.<br />
Bar Menu<br />
and<br />
Cocktails<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO NO u<br />
CAFE 64<br />
1200 Lincoln Boulevard, North Cape May<br />
(609)551-4209<br />
www.visitferrypark.com/cafe-64<br />
CAPE MAY FISH MARKET<br />
408 Washington Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 770-3790<br />
capemayfishmarket.com<br />
CAPE MAY GRILLED CHEESE<br />
315 Ocean Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 305-4276<br />
capemaygc.com<br />
Step inside the new eatery and retail store at the<br />
Cape May ferry terminal. Enjoy a quick meal or snack<br />
before hopping on the ferry and shop all the Exit Zero<br />
and Ferry Park Swag!<br />
Comfy joint in the middle of the mall, featuring a raw<br />
bar, surf-n-turf entrées, sandwiches and burgers, plus<br />
outside tables for some great people-watching!<br />
Enjoy a fun and creative twist on an age-old favorite.<br />
From wild combinations, to classic ingredients, there’s<br />
plenty you’ll want to try when you visit.<br />
B, L, D<br />
L, D<br />
L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$12-$36<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
N/A NO YES<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
b<br />
H<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
THE CRICKET CLUB<br />
106 Decatur Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 888-6095<br />
capemaycricketclub.com<br />
The Kulkowitz family’s latest culinary adventure.<br />
They’re bringing a new vibe to the Cape May dining<br />
scene with menu featuring local food with global<br />
flavors.<br />
D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES NO u b<br />
DELANEY’S IRISH PUB & GRILL<br />
400 Washington Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 770-8559<br />
www.delaneyscapemay.com<br />
As you’d expect of an Irish pub, this is the place to get<br />
Guinness and good pub grub. The burgers and meat<br />
pies have been receiving rave reviews.<br />
L, D<br />
$12-$25<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
b<br />
H<br />
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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9/30: Cape May Oktoberfest On Jackson Street<br />
Randy, Ryan, Jenny, Ang<br />
Chip, Chase, Jake<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 21
THE ULTIMATE CAPE MAY FOOD & DRINK GUIDE<br />
What You Need To<br />
Know About The<br />
Food And The Vibe<br />
Meals<br />
Served<br />
Price Of<br />
Entrées<br />
Bar Or<br />
BYOB?<br />
Should I<br />
Book?<br />
Food For<br />
Kids?<br />
DOGTOOTH<br />
100 East Taylor Avenue, Wildwood<br />
(609) 522-8383<br />
www.dogtoothbar.com<br />
Good food, good beer and great times! Stop in for<br />
happy hour to enjoy food and drink specials along<br />
with live music. And don’t forget to ask about their<br />
draft list for a cold one!<br />
L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
THE EAT WELL<br />
508 Townbank Road, North Cape May<br />
(609) 600-7077<br />
www.eatwellcapemay.com<br />
Focused on community, this restaurant provides<br />
fresh homemade food made from local ingredients,<br />
including fresh-baked artisan breads.<br />
L, D<br />
$7-$17<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
b U<br />
H<br />
THE EBBITT ROOM<br />
25 Jackson Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5700<br />
www.caperesorts.com/ebbittroom<br />
Enjoy your meal on The Ebbitt Room porch,<br />
overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or take in the<br />
buzzy vibe of the dining room and bar.<br />
D<br />
$28-$38<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES NO u<br />
EL PUEBLO TAQUERIA<br />
3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
(609) 600-3793<br />
www.elpueblotaqueria.com<br />
Located in North Cape May and their newest<br />
location on the Cape May beachfront, serving up<br />
affordable and authentic Mexican dishes made from<br />
only the freshest ingredients.<br />
L, D<br />
$9-$16<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
E. M. HEMINGWAY’S<br />
1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5611<br />
www.hemingwayscapemay.com<br />
Casual and family-friendly, E. M. Hemingway’s offers<br />
fine seafood, prime beef and excellent specials. All<br />
right across from the beachfront. Great place to<br />
watch sports, too.<br />
B, L, D<br />
$15-$38<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
EXIT ZERO FERRY STATION<br />
1200 Lincoln Boulevard, North Cape May<br />
(609) 551-4209<br />
www.visitferrypark.com<br />
A cool vibe paired with a crazy fusion of flavors is<br />
what you can expect at the waterfront sibling of Exit<br />
Zero Filling Station.<br />
L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
EXIT ZERO FILLING STATION<br />
110 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May<br />
(609) 770-8479<br />
www.exitzero.com<br />
Thai and Indian food, plus there are some fun<br />
American dishes, too and great burgers. Enjoy drafts<br />
and cans from Cape May Brewing Co plus some<br />
seriously crafty cocktails.<br />
L, D<br />
$15-$29<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
FINS BAR & GRILLE<br />
142 Decatur Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-3449<br />
www.finscapemay.com<br />
Inside, enjoy the exciting maritime-themed decor<br />
inside. Outside, you can enjoy eating out in the<br />
middle of Decatur Street, under the canopy.<br />
L, D<br />
$17-$37<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
5 WEST PUB<br />
3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
(609) 889-7000<br />
www.5westpub.com<br />
This hotspot is a gastropub from the owners of Tisha’s.<br />
Here you’ll enjoy the same high-quality food and<br />
high-quality service, in a relaxed atmosphere.<br />
L, D<br />
$6-$20<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
FOUNDER’S GRUB & PUB<br />
3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood<br />
(609) 729-3700<br />
www.moreyspiers.com<br />
Enjoy reimagined boardwalk classics in a family<br />
friendly outdoor atmosphere overlooking the<br />
Wildwood beaches and Mariner’s Pier.<br />
L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES b H<br />
410 BANK STREET<br />
410 Bank Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-2127<br />
www.c410bankstreet.com<br />
Enjoy French New Orleans cuisine with a Caribbean<br />
flair inside this historic 1840 Carriage house. Choose<br />
from seafood, steaks and other culinary creations from<br />
their carefully curated menu.<br />
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Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
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KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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Tom, Denis, Dekon<br />
Jean, Bruce, Lorraine, Archie<br />
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Meals<br />
Served<br />
Price Of<br />
Entrées<br />
Bar Or<br />
BYOB?<br />
Should I<br />
Book?<br />
Food For<br />
Kids?<br />
GEORGE’S PLACE<br />
3001 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-6088<br />
www.kararestaurantgroup.com<br />
GRANA BYOB<br />
413 S. Broadway, Cape May<br />
granabyob.com<br />
HARBOR VIEW<br />
954 Ocean Drive<br />
(609) 884-5444<br />
www.harborviewcapemay.com<br />
HARPOONS ON THE BAY<br />
91 Beach Drive, North Cape May<br />
(609) 886-5529<br />
www.harpoonsonthebay.com<br />
HARRY’S OCEAN BAR AND GRILLE<br />
1025 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-2779<br />
www.harryscapemay.com<br />
ICCARA ITALIAN BISTRO<br />
315 Ocean Street, #4, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-0200<br />
www.iccaracapemay.com<br />
JERSEY GIRL<br />
3601 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood<br />
(609) 523-1800<br />
www.jerseygirlkitchen.com<br />
JOE’S FISH CO.<br />
2501 Boardwalk, Wildwood<br />
(609) 729-3700<br />
www.moreyspiers.com<br />
THE LOBSTER HOUSE<br />
Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-8296<br />
www.thelobsterhouse.com<br />
LOUISA’S CAFE<br />
104 Jackson Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5882<br />
www.louisascapemay.com<br />
LUCKY BONES<br />
1200 Route 109, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-BONE<br />
www.luckybonesgrill.com<br />
This local legend of an eatery serves up their signature<br />
breakfast items, mouth-watering lunches and<br />
generous dinners all in a welcoming and relaxed<br />
environment.<br />
Chef Carl Messick has taken over what was once<br />
Godmother’s and transformed it into a relaxed, finedining<br />
restaurant. Exquisite dishes featuring seasonal<br />
and sustainable ingredients.<br />
A locals’ favorite for a reason. There’s a Key West vibe,<br />
good food, regular entertainment, and the views are<br />
spectacular.<br />
A little slice of paradise on the bay, enjoy dishes<br />
with Caribbean flair, listen to a few jam bands and<br />
watch spectacular sunsets while sipping a cocktail or<br />
domestic draft.<br />
This year brings new ownership to the beachfront<br />
restaurant and bar. Rooftop dining, live music, fresh<br />
local seafood and signature orange crushes — the<br />
fun awaits!<br />
Just steps from the Washington Street Mall, Iccara<br />
Italian Bistro & Seafood brings you the fresh flavors of<br />
Italy in a charming, welcoming atmosphere.<br />
A Jersey Shore classic serving brunch and dinner.<br />
Visit their full bar mixing up specialty Jersey-themed<br />
cocktails, craft beer, and much more. Enjoy indoor<br />
and outdoor dining with an expanded patio.<br />
Offering fresh seafood and a variety of burgers,<br />
sandwiches, salads and apps. Make sure to grab a<br />
stool upstairs overlooking Surfside Pier and enjoy<br />
local craft beer and signature cocktails.<br />
Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast,<br />
dinner... The Lobster House has it all. Drinks on the<br />
Schooner American before dinner is a must-do Cape<br />
May experience.<br />
The menu features all regional fare including fish,<br />
vegetables, fruits and herbs from Beach Plum Farm<br />
and other New Jersey farms. They also offer some fun<br />
sweets next door at the Chocolate Shop.<br />
A huge hit and locals’ favorite for a reason. Excellent<br />
food (the thin-crust pizzas are excellent), great bar<br />
vibe and service. Lucky Bones gets it right every time.<br />
B, L, D<br />
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L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
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L, D<br />
L, D<br />
$8-$27<br />
CASH ONLY<br />
Cards:<br />
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AE, D<br />
$6-$30<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC<br />
Cards:<br />
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D, AE<br />
Cards:<br />
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D, AE<br />
$25-$39<br />
Cards:<br />
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D, AE<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$5-$48.50<br />
Cards:<br />
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AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES b H<br />
BYOB YES NO b<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
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$6-$25<br />
Cards:<br />
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FULL BAR<br />
For tables<br />
of eight or<br />
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KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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MAD BATTER<br />
19 Jackson Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5970<br />
www.madbatter.com<br />
It’s the original fine dining restaurant in Cape May.<br />
The food is always creative and the breakfasts and<br />
brunches, hard to beat — hence the lines.<br />
B, L, D<br />
$26-$37<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
b<br />
H<br />
MAGNOLIA ROOM<br />
301 Howard Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-8409<br />
www.chalfonte.com/the-magnolia-room<br />
Old-fashioned southern cuisine providing ultimate<br />
comfort inside the historic Chalfonte Hotel. Eat inside<br />
or on the veranda — there’s nothing more Southern<br />
than spending the evening in a rocking chair.<br />
B, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES YES<br />
b<br />
H<br />
MARIO’S PIZZA<br />
Washington Commons<br />
(609) 884-0085<br />
www.mariosofcapemay.com<br />
Homemade specialties and secret sauces, from classic<br />
pizza (using homemade dough daily) to paninis, garlic<br />
knots and pasta dishes.<br />
L, D<br />
$6-$20<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
MAYER’S TAVERN<br />
894 3rd Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 435-5078<br />
www.mayerstavern.com<br />
The legendary harborfront dive bar reopened with<br />
a smart renovation undertaken by the Laudeman<br />
family. But the character remains, along with those<br />
fried scallops.<br />
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$15-$19<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
MUDHEN<br />
127 W. Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood<br />
(609) 846-7918<br />
www.mudhenbrew.com<br />
Sip on craft beers inside this rustic brewpub while<br />
enjoying delicious and casual fare including their<br />
BBQ smokehouse menu, juicy burgers and specialty<br />
mac-and-cheese dishes. Great outdoor space!<br />
L, D<br />
$14-$35<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
OCEAN SEVEN<br />
7 Ocean Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5555<br />
www.innofcapemay.com/ocean-7<br />
Located at the Inn of Cape May, stop in to enjoy<br />
breakfast, lunch and dinner paired with specialty<br />
cocktails.<br />
B, L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES NO<br />
b<br />
U<br />
OCEAN VIEW<br />
Beach and Grant Avenues, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-3772<br />
www.oceanviewrestaurant.com<br />
A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food,<br />
oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A<br />
locals’ favorite for a reason.<br />
B, L<br />
$9-$30<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
OUT THERE COFFEE<br />
315 Ocean Street, Cape May<br />
www.outtherecoffee.com<br />
Start every morning with their home-roasted coffee,<br />
super-food lattes, gluten free baked goods and<br />
varieties of toasts and frozen drinks.<br />
Pastries,<br />
toast and<br />
snacks<br />
$5-$10<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
N/A NO YES<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
OYSTER BAY<br />
615 Lafayette Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-2111<br />
www.oysterbayrestaurant.com<br />
Eat in the lovely, airy dining room or in the adjoining<br />
bar area with a fun vibe. There’s also a daily bar<br />
menu, happy hour, great martinis and classic,<br />
generous dishes.<br />
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$12-$29<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
PEACE PIE<br />
326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May<br />
(609) 435-5321<br />
www.peacepieworld.com<br />
Enjoy gourmet ice-cream sandwiches and signature<br />
Peace Pie squares made with your favorite flavors of<br />
ice cream.<br />
Dessert<br />
$6<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
N/A NO YES<br />
b<br />
H<br />
PETER SHIELDS INN<br />
1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-9090<br />
www.petershieldsinn.com<br />
The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and<br />
the modern American menu matches it all the way.<br />
Bring your own favorite wine for a singular dining<br />
experience on the beachfront.<br />
D<br />
$22-$39<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, D<br />
BYOB YES NO H<br />
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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Sarah, Joy, Susan<br />
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Meals<br />
Served<br />
Price Of<br />
Entrées<br />
Bar Or<br />
BYOB?<br />
Should I<br />
Book?<br />
Food For<br />
Kids?<br />
PIER HOUSE<br />
1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 898-2244<br />
www.capemaylamer.com<br />
PIGDOG BEACH BAR<br />
3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood<br />
(609) 729-3700<br />
www.moreyspiers.com<br />
POPPI’S<br />
4709 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood<br />
(609) 600-3964<br />
www.poppisbrickoven.com<br />
PROVENCE<br />
2 North Main Street, CM Court House<br />
(609) 884-4948<br />
www.provencecapemay.com<br />
QUINCY’S LOBSTER ROLLS<br />
320 Washington Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 600-3571<br />
www.quincysoriginal.com<br />
JESTER’S DIVE BAR<br />
3505 Route 9 South, Rio Grande<br />
(609) 889-2000<br />
www.jestersdivebar.com<br />
RUSTY NAIL<br />
205 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-0017<br />
www.caperesorts.com<br />
SAPORE ITALIANO<br />
416 South Broadway, West Cape May<br />
(609) 600-1422<br />
www.saporeitalianorestaurant.com<br />
SEASALT<br />
1035 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-7000<br />
www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com<br />
SHAMONE<br />
200 Congress Place, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-8421<br />
www.kararestaurantgroup.com<br />
STUBBORN BROTHERS<br />
2701 Boardwalk, Wildwood<br />
(609) 729-3700<br />
www.moreyspiers.com<br />
This chic, airy restaurant, steps from the beach, is<br />
housed in La Mer Beachfront Resort, serving up<br />
Mediterranean-influenced dishes. The patio is the<br />
perfect place to enjoy the ocean breezes.<br />
It’s family friendly, dog friendly and the best BBQ spot<br />
on the beach. The beach bar offers games for everyone<br />
to enjoy and serves up cool summer cocktails and a<br />
range of domestic and imports.<br />
Enjoy their old-world recipes in a relaxed atmosphere<br />
with rustic charm. They select the finest local ingredients<br />
for each dish and welcome your family to be a<br />
part of their family.<br />
Experience exquisite French cuisine that can only be<br />
described as a beautifully choreographed synergy of<br />
food, flavors and techniques, plated with undeniable<br />
flair and whimsy.<br />
Bringing a little taste of New England to Cape May.<br />
Indulge in classic lobster rolls, lobster salads, crab<br />
rolls and other quick-bite favorites at either of their<br />
locations including Beach Avenue.<br />
Owners Bill and Megan Bumbernick bring their restaurant<br />
chops from the Surfing Pig in North Wildwood.<br />
They’ve introduced an all new menu complete with<br />
cold beer, specialty drinks and good times.<br />
Beachfront dining at its coolest. Grab a spot in the<br />
sand, gather around the firepit, or sit at their indoor<br />
or outdoor bar while you feast on seriously good eats<br />
and drinks.<br />
Located in a magnificent Victorian mansion, with<br />
plenty of outdoor dining, and the food does it justice.<br />
Excellent Italian food and a lovely family-style<br />
ambience.<br />
Inspired by the ocean, and just steps away, this<br />
beachfront restaurant’s menu focuses on locally<br />
sourced seafood and signature craft cocktails.<br />
Take pleasure in an unlimited brunch or a 15-course<br />
tasting menu for dinner at Cape May’s only tapasstyle<br />
restaurant!<br />
This spot is great for the whole family to come eat,<br />
drink, laugh, and settle their family disputes. Enjoy<br />
ocean views, great food and ice-cold brews on the<br />
boardwalk.<br />
B, L, D<br />
L, D<br />
L, D<br />
D<br />
L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
D<br />
B, L, D<br />
$12-$48<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
$13-$29<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
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BYOB NO YES<br />
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Cards:<br />
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FULL BAR NO YES<br />
b<br />
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KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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COASTAL CULINARY BLISS<br />
Experience paradise on a plate as SeaSalt Restaurant welcomes<br />
Executive Chef Adam Bowen to our culinary team. Discover our new menus,<br />
brimming with bold and timeless flavors crafted from locally sourced ingredients.<br />
Open daily for breakfast,lunch and dinner<br />
join us for our new fall menu launching October 6 TH<br />
LOCATED IN OCEAN CLUB HOTEL<br />
SEASALTCAPEMAY.COM<br />
1035 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY<br />
609-884-7000<br />
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Kids?<br />
TACO CABALLITO TEQUILERIA<br />
429 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-4800<br />
www. tacocaballitotequileria.com<br />
Enjoy this two-story, vibrant beachfront restaurant<br />
that offers authentic Mexican dishes and handcrafted<br />
margaritas made with artisanal tequilas.<br />
L, D<br />
$10-$18<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
TISHA’S<br />
318 Washington Street Mall, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-9119<br />
www.tishasfinedining.com<br />
This local favorite serves delicious food for lunch and<br />
dinner. And they have a pet-firendly patio too. Check<br />
out their sister restaurant, 5 West Pub, too.<br />
D<br />
$18-$35<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB YES YES b U<br />
TOMMY’S FOLLY CAFE<br />
200 Congress Place, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-6566<br />
www.caperesorts.com<br />
Filled with everything you need to keep you going<br />
all day long. Enjoy fresh-brewed La Colombe coffee,<br />
specialty drinks and an assortment of baked goods<br />
and breakfast paninis.<br />
B, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
b<br />
H<br />
THE UGLY MUG<br />
426 Washington Street Mall, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-3459<br />
A Cape May legend. Inside, you’ll enjoy a classic<br />
pub atmosphere. Outside, it’s a great spot for<br />
people watching. Check their ad for upcoming live<br />
entertainment.<br />
L, D<br />
$12-$25<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES b H<br />
UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE<br />
Beach Avenue and Perry, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-7199<br />
Reliably good food — there is a reason why people<br />
wait in line. You can sit outside with ocean and beach<br />
views — and dine with your dog if the weather is<br />
nice.<br />
B, L, D<br />
$4-$9<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
UNION PARK<br />
Beach Avenue and Howard Street<br />
(609) 884-8811<br />
www.unionparkdiningroom.com<br />
Fine dining in a classic old hotel, where both the<br />
decor and the food are inspired. Voted one of the<br />
best restaurants in the state by New Jersey Monthly<br />
magazine.<br />
D<br />
$18-$35<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE<br />
BYOB YES YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
VIGGIANO’S ON SUNSET<br />
109 Sunset Blvd, West Cape May<br />
(609) 435-5026<br />
www.viggianosbyob.com<br />
A new family-friendly Italian restaurant, from the<br />
same owners as the popular Conshocken restaurant.<br />
Expect classic Italian food done right and a welcome<br />
as hearty as the pasta dishes.<br />
D<br />
$15-$45<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB YES YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY<br />
3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
(609) 889-6610<br />
www.vincenzoslittleitaly.com<br />
VINTAGE<br />
1048 Washington Street<br />
609-224-6064<br />
www.capemaymac.org<br />
WASHINGTON INN<br />
801 Washington Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5697<br />
www.washingtoninn.com<br />
If you want to bring the family for a fine and fun<br />
Italian meal, look no further. The kids will love it.<br />
Excellent pasta dishes, and they’ve recently expanded<br />
their pizzeria.<br />
The newest addition to the grounds of the Emlen<br />
Physick Estate. Cape May MAC partnered with the<br />
folks behind George’s Place to create a modern,<br />
eclectic and delicious dining experience.<br />
Superb gourmet food, and a cool-but-cozy bar. Check<br />
out an amazing wine list of over 10,000 bottles;<br />
they’ve got the largest wine cellar in South Jersey.<br />
L, D<br />
BRUNCH, D<br />
D<br />
$10-$31<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$9-$43<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$18-$34<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB YES YES<br />
BYOB YES NO<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
u b<br />
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YOUNGER BROTHER<br />
314 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 898-2009<br />
www.kararestaurantgroup.com<br />
Another fine eating experience from the Kara Group.<br />
Enjoy brunch and dinner in this cozy beachfront<br />
eatery. Their lobster brunch is one of the more<br />
innovative menu creations in town.<br />
D<br />
$14-$42<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB YES NO b H<br />
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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Bird Droppings<br />
Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu<br />
As I write, an armada of over one million<br />
Broad-winged Hawks are setting<br />
out on their epic voyage from<br />
eastern forests to South American<br />
rainforest where the buteos spend<br />
the Northern winter. Small and compact,<br />
barely larger than a crow, the birds travel in<br />
large flocks called kettles that move through<br />
thermals where they gather in swirling balls<br />
of birds, riding the column of air aloft. Using<br />
this technique, they use little energy and<br />
rarely feed during migration.<br />
The main Broad-winged migratory corridor<br />
lies north of Cape May but a strong<br />
cold front in mid to late September will ferry<br />
birds this way on northwest winds. The one<br />
day record is 9,400 set on October 4, 1977. A<br />
hurricane held up the migration and four consecutive<br />
days of Northwest winds precipitated<br />
the massive flight which found thousands<br />
of Broad-wingeds swirling over Cape May<br />
Point. While a few hundred Broad-wingeds<br />
are tallied every year, it is unlikely such a deluge<br />
of birds will be seen again in our lifetime.<br />
Don’t dawdle. Life is finite. Get out to<br />
the hawk watch and catch an eyeful. I can’t<br />
promise a 9,000-bird flight, but I can promise<br />
exciting hawk watching any day the skies are<br />
sunny and the winds north to northwest.<br />
Bring binoculars, high expectations and arrive<br />
at the hawkwatch platform between 10am and<br />
4pm for the peak of the flight. Broad-wingeds<br />
will be mostly gone by October but big burly<br />
Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawks follow<br />
and the feisty Sharp-shinned Hawk dominates<br />
the sky in October. Bald Eagles, too.<br />
Autumn migration through Cape May is<br />
one of the planet’s greatest natural spectacles.<br />
It’s free and limited to a three-month window.<br />
By December, the birds are mostly gone.<br />
Broad-wingeds migrate so early because it<br />
ensures birds of strong and abundant thermals<br />
while the sun remains high in the sky.<br />
During the midday hours, the hawks are flying<br />
so high, they are often invisible to the unaided<br />
eye, particularly when the swirling kettles<br />
reach their altitudinal peak. Birds stream out<br />
in search of the next thermal which is often<br />
pinpointed by birds swirling ahead. Migrating<br />
all at once assures Broad-wingeds that there<br />
will be a number of scouts out ahead pinpointing<br />
the best thermals. This teamwork<br />
eliminates the need for flock members to fan<br />
out and seek the columns of rising air by trial<br />
and error. Traveling an average of 69 miles<br />
per day, it doesn’t take the birds long to travel<br />
the 4,350-mile route to wintering grounds in<br />
Central and South America.<br />
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9/30: Cape May<br />
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9/30: Cape May Oktoberfest On Jackson Street<br />
Sara, Dennis<br />
Tim, Lisa Tara, Lisa Kevin, Lanie<br />
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9/30: Cape May Oktoberfest On Jackson Street<br />
Ragav, Amanda Peg, Gigi Mike, Susan<br />
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We’ve all watched a movie or TV<br />
show where you’re compelled<br />
to call out to a character, “No,<br />
don’t do that!” Movies, like life,<br />
are filled with choices that can<br />
change the storyline in a heartbeat. There are<br />
some shows that put you in charge of those<br />
pivotal choices in the plot and change the outcome<br />
of the story! But do these shows work?<br />
The latest such show to appear on Netflix<br />
is Choose Love. Released a month ago, it follows<br />
a woman named Cami, played by Laura<br />
Marano, who has three love interests. She<br />
is currently “taking a break” from the first,<br />
another is seemingly a professional protester,<br />
and the third is a rockstar... like, literally.<br />
In these shows, you’re given prompts to<br />
move the storyline how you see fit. Should she<br />
call this guy or that one? Depending on your<br />
choices, the story takes far different twists.<br />
Sounds interesting, right? Or is it a glorified<br />
video game — or even a take on the classic<br />
game Clue? Remember that one (Colonel<br />
Mustard used a knife in the study)? It’s less<br />
The Movie Column<br />
By arts columnist Tom Sims<br />
random than that, but there are still a lot of<br />
choices. Choose Love has six different endings.<br />
Netflix has created dozens of these shows<br />
— mostly animated (those surely feel like<br />
video games). Netflix’s whole lineup here is<br />
being developed so they can eventually present<br />
actual video games.<br />
Choose Love doesn’t feel like a video game<br />
necessarily, but like an academic exercise.<br />
Sometimes, “Select A or B” format videos<br />
teach HR or workflow concepts.<br />
Not sure I would spend my time watching<br />
interactive movies. And on a list of about 30<br />
or so interactive shows on Netflix, Choose Love<br />
fell right outside of the top 10. It got a respectable<br />
audience score but a splat from critics on<br />
Rotten Tomatoes. Its interactiveness apparently<br />
gives audiences more than critics are<br />
willing to overlook.<br />
I’m thankful the Hollywood writer’s strike<br />
is over. I don’t want to make these decisions.<br />
Let the writers decide. If I want to influence<br />
the outcome of an experience, I’d visit the<br />
Escape May Escape Room in Rio Grande or<br />
Escape Room Cape May in Villas. Here are<br />
places where your team gets out of precarious<br />
situations with brains and teamwork.<br />
On another note, visit my podcast at<br />
flixyoumissed.com to learn about how the<br />
Oscar plaque won by Hattie McDaniel was<br />
restored last Sunday after decades of being<br />
lost. She was the first African American to<br />
win an Oscar for her work in Gone with the<br />
Wind (1939).<br />
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Falling for a book<br />
9/30: Cape May<br />
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9/30: Cape May<br />
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9/30: Cape May Oktoberfest On Jackson Street<br />
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9/20: Around The Town At David Douglass Sr Memorial Park<br />
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9/19: Around The Town At Behr Brewing<br />
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The Activity Column<br />
Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, celebrate the season with pumpkins!<br />
kin, Martha Stewart suggests microwaving the<br />
pumpkin before peeling and carving into cubes<br />
or pureeing. Then, you can use the pumpkin in<br />
stews and soups. Stir a spoonful into your morning<br />
smoothie, into tomato sauce, or even into<br />
macaroni and cheese to add nutrients. Rinse the<br />
seeds, toss them with oil and salt and roast them<br />
for a snack that provides magnesium. Or treat<br />
yourself to a homemade pumpkin pie.<br />
Pumpkins may be the stars of the fall pro-<br />
This time of year, school children learn<br />
that the Native Americans taught the<br />
Pilgrims the “three sisters” method of<br />
planting crops. Corn, beans and squash<br />
grow better together. The corn is planted<br />
first, and, as the “older sister,” corn provides<br />
support for the beans, which grow up through<br />
the leaves of the squash to pull nitrogen from the<br />
air. The prickly leaves of the squash help keep<br />
pests away while shading the roots. This method<br />
requires paying attention to the environment<br />
— you plant the corn when the Canada geese<br />
return, and after harvest, mix the decaying stalks<br />
back into the soil to keep it healthy for next year.<br />
While modern practitioners of the three<br />
sisters method may use zucchini, the Native<br />
Americans likely used acorn squash and pumpkins.<br />
Pumpkins were an important part of the<br />
Native American diet — they added the flowers<br />
to soups, ate the pulp boiled or roasted, snacked<br />
on the seeds, and dried the flesh to use as flour.<br />
Their pumpkins were likely sugar pumpkins<br />
rather than the large field pumpkins we use<br />
to decorate. If you’d like to cook with pumpduce<br />
stand, but cabbage, kale, and parsnips are<br />
peaking right about now. At Rea’s Farm, 4th and<br />
Bayshore Road in West Cape May, you can find<br />
hayrides and a corn maze, along with pumpkins<br />
and other fall produce. The New Jersey Farmers<br />
Cooperative at Legates Farm Market, 3400<br />
Bayshore Road, offers mums along with pumpkins<br />
and other produce daily from 9am to 5pm.<br />
West Cape May celebrates the Cape Island’s<br />
agricultural history with the Lima Bean Festival<br />
on October 7 from 9am to 4pm in the borough’s<br />
Backyard Park. Beach Plum Farm offers a chance<br />
to do yoga amid the crops or tour the farm —<br />
visit beachplumfarmcapemay.com for more.<br />
Historic Cold Spring Village will celebrate<br />
pumpkins with a Pumpkin Festival on October<br />
14 from 10 am to 4pm. The Village will further<br />
celebrate the harvest with the Autumn Affair,<br />
on November 4, a chance to dress up in your<br />
fall finery. The Grange Restaurant will wrap<br />
up the village’s 50th season with heavy hors<br />
d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and sweet treats. Tickets<br />
are $50 each. Visit Historic Cold Spring Village’s<br />
Facebook page for more.<br />
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9/21: Around The Town At Fine Fellows<br />
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9/22: Around The Town At Westside Market<br />
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Jane, John<br />
John, Rob, Eileen<br />
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Karen, Julie, Bill, Wayne<br />
Ross, Ian, Lauren and Jaymes<br />
Sherry, Nick, Tracey, Rob<br />
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9/21: Around 6:30pm At The Howard Street Ramble At The Chalfonte<br />
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Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon<br />
& Fall Festival October 27 th & 28 th<br />
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support the Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation. La Mer is excited to be the host hotel<br />
again and invites you to visit Cape May this Halloween weekend. Come out and have<br />
some fun with live entertainment, food trucks, spooky tricks & childrens’ activities!<br />
Race registration can be booked through the Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon website.<br />
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Lora, Ross Alan, Michelle Courtney, Holly<br />
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The Answer Lady invites inquiries from<br />
gentle readers on all manner of relationship<br />
quandaries, matters of the<br />
heart and ethics. If you’d like to send<br />
a query, write to info@exitzero.us. Or,<br />
simply sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee and contemplate<br />
the wisdom herein.<br />
Dear Answer Lady<br />
I moved home from college last May, spent<br />
my summer down here, like I have since high<br />
school, but this is the first year that I won’t<br />
be leaving. I’m concerned for the off-season<br />
because I don’t have many friends and just<br />
don’t have things to do down here, besides<br />
work. I’m concerned I’ll be alone like I was back<br />
in high school. I can handle work, fall flings,<br />
and adulting in general, but winter dreads and<br />
drips and it scares me. Any suggestions for<br />
how to kill time? — Concerned<br />
Dear Concerned<br />
No need to be concerned. It’s true that this<br />
time of year is a bit quiet, but there’s always<br />
football on Sunday. Exit Zero Filling Station,<br />
Mud Hen and the Ugly Mug offer plenty of<br />
The Answer Lady<br />
Wise answers to perplexing questions<br />
football specials. The music scene kicks in<br />
come February. There’s entertainment most<br />
nights at the Mad Batter, 5 West Pub and the<br />
Brown Room. And Cape May has tons of<br />
non-profits. Get involved. The Nature Center,<br />
Cape May MAC, the Food Closet and Family<br />
Promise are always looking for new folk. If<br />
you’re political, the City Council meets the<br />
first and third Tuesday of the month — always<br />
good for a hoot.<br />
Dear Answer Lady<br />
My mother gifted my five-year-old<br />
daughter a Gucci bag for her birthday. I’m<br />
furious. I’ve never embraced my mother’s<br />
obsessive need to buy upscale. I do not want<br />
my daughter buying into that superficial and<br />
shallow pretentiousness, but I don’t want to<br />
start a war. Of course, my daughter loves the<br />
thing. Her name is Gina and she thinks the Gs<br />
on the bag were made for her. What to do? —<br />
Plain and Simple<br />
Dear Plain<br />
Nothing regarding one’s mother is ever<br />
simple. Your daughter is five, so she’ll find<br />
another distraction in a day or two. At worst,<br />
a week. Your job as her mother is to reinforce<br />
your standards and ethics without being<br />
heavy handed or judgmental. Having nice<br />
things is not wrong unless those things are<br />
used to make other people feel bad. Take your<br />
daughter to Whale’s Tale’s children’s section<br />
and help her pick a toy based, for example, on<br />
the environment. They have much to choose<br />
from that reminds us of what is important.<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 53
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Diana, Nicole, Bill<br />
Susan, Michael, Mark<br />
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9/23: Logan Smith’s Baby Shower<br />
At La Mer Beachfront Resort<br />
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YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK:<br />
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9/23: Logan Smith’s Baby Shower<br />
At La Mer Beachfront Resort<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Cape May MAC’S 11th<br />
Annual Lessons of History<br />
Distinguished Lecture Series<br />
Chef Les Bender, Dawn, Michelle<br />
“Alexander Hamilton:<br />
The Man, The Myth, The Musical”<br />
The life and legacy of Founding Father Alexander<br />
Hamilton—from historic truth to musical<br />
interpretation, and the role he played in shaping<br />
New Jersey as we know it today.<br />
Rayanna, Rebecca, Lori, Laurie<br />
Presented by Dr. Robert Watson, award-winning<br />
author, professor, historian, and analyst who has<br />
contributed to The New York Times, NPR, The<br />
Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the BBC, and more.<br />
Sunday, October 8, 2023, 5PM<br />
Cape May Convention Hall<br />
Tickets are limited. Advance reservations strongly<br />
recommended. Scan here for more information<br />
Kori, Morgan, Grandma Smith, Dawn, Hope<br />
or reach us at (609) 884-5404<br />
CAPEMAYMAC.ORG<br />
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Make the Switch!<br />
The Right Bank. Right Now.<br />
Sturdy Savings Bank is Here to Stay<br />
in Cape May!<br />
You’re not just switching banks, you’re joining<br />
the local leader in community banking.<br />
Stop by our Cape May Branch<br />
at 701 Washington Street and open an account today!<br />
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Helping YOU<br />
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advisors you know and trust, with<br />
the experience to help maximize your<br />
potential in building, managing, and<br />
preserving your wealth.<br />
“Whether I am working with<br />
clients or volunteering as a Naval<br />
Air Station Wildwood Board<br />
Member, I am fully invested in our<br />
community.”<br />
- Christopher J. Shoemaker, AIF®<br />
Vice President and Program Manager, SFS<br />
Private Wealth Advisor, RJFS<br />
INVESTMENTS • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • BUSINESS OWNER SOLUTIONS<br />
INCOME & RETIREMENT PLANNING • LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITIES<br />
609-463-1062 • Chris.Shoemaker@Sturdyfinancial.com<br />
103 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210<br />
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Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC and are not insured by bank insurance, the FDIC or any other<br />
government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the bank, are not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal.<br />
Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Sturdy Financial Services and Sturdy Savings Bank are not<br />
registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Raymond James is not affiliated with the Naval Air Station Wildwood.<br />
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9/23: Logan Smith’s Baby Shower<br />
At La Mer Beachfront Resort<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Robert Panaccio, VMD<br />
Robert Moffatt, VMD<br />
Nancy Reilly, VMD<br />
Patricia J. Link, DVM<br />
Diana, Danielle, Lennon<br />
694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May<br />
609-884-1729<br />
capemayvet.com<br />
hours by appointment<br />
MAKING TECHNOLOGY<br />
JUST WORK!<br />
Tori, Kate, Charley<br />
Taylor, Dom, Maddie<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 59
9/23: Logan Smith’s Baby Shower At La Mer Beachfront Resort<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Sam, Julie, Linda, Logan, Luciana, Shae, Denise<br />
Anne, Shirley, Sue<br />
Jennifer, Lyndsey, Marylyn<br />
Mom mom, Liz, Darlene<br />
Jenna, Gianna, Sydney, Jen<br />
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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal<br />
Three beautiful dogs from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923<br />
COOPER is an energetic boy who loves to<br />
splash around in the pool. He has excellent<br />
leash skills and is a people-pleaser. Cooper<br />
lived with children previously, but needs to<br />
be the only pet in his new home. He is cratetrained<br />
which will help with his transition. He<br />
is also up to date on all vaccinations, neutered<br />
and housetrained.<br />
ZEKE is a one-and-a-half-year-old boy who<br />
came to the shelter when his owner could no<br />
longer care for him. He is a happy pup who<br />
loves attention. Zeke is learning proper leash<br />
manners and enjoys his brisk walks. He also<br />
loves car rides and is crate trained. Zeke would<br />
make a wonderful companion for a family with<br />
older children.<br />
CHIEF is a happy, young dog who came to the<br />
shelter as a stray. He loves being with people<br />
and playing in the yard. Chief has excellent<br />
leash manners and loves to explore his surroundings.<br />
He is dog friendly, but selective<br />
with cats. Chief is housetrained and due to<br />
his large size, he would do well in a home with<br />
older children.<br />
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Fall in Love<br />
with your home again<br />
Build.Buy.Upgrade.Refinance<br />
PERSONAL & BUSINESS<br />
DEPOSITS • LOANS • WEALTH MANAGEMENT<br />
Banking is what we do · Community is who we are<br />
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www.crestsavings.bank • 609.522.5115
Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal<br />
Four beautiful cats from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923<br />
FAYE is a shy, but sweet, girl who came to the<br />
shelter after she was abandoned along with<br />
her mother. It may take a little bit of time, but<br />
if you start petting her, she’ll warm right up.<br />
Faye would be good in a home with other cats,<br />
but prefers a home without dogs or children. If<br />
interested in bringing this girl into your home,<br />
contact the shelter.<br />
KITTY AND MOONLIGHT are a nine-yearold<br />
female and six-year-old male respectively.<br />
These two are sweet indoor cats who would do<br />
well in a home with well-behaved dogs and<br />
animal-friendly children. Kitty and Moonlight<br />
are tightly bonded and they’re unfortunately<br />
not adjusting to the shelter well. Open your<br />
heart to these two beauties.<br />
GUS-GUS is a four-year-old boy who came<br />
from a hoarder house. He was kept in a dog<br />
rate in the basement of his previous home<br />
and unfortunately has poor vision. Gus-Gus<br />
is a shy and scared boy, but not aggressive. A<br />
home with no dogs or children is preferable,<br />
but he would do well with other cats. If interested<br />
in this true RESCUE, contact the shelter.<br />
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Continuing a 90-Year Tradition of Serving<br />
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The Chris Clemans Group has partnered with<br />
Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty.<br />
OUR BRAND, YOUR ADVANTAGE!<br />
Nothing compares to what’s next - Chris Clemans and her group of exceptional agents have<br />
merged with the premier brokerage, Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty. With over 35<br />
years of success providing unparalleled service in the shore markets, our footprint<br />
continues to grow while we curate the most seamless real estate experience for clients.<br />
Office Locations<br />
1159 Washington Street<br />
Cape May<br />
2821 Dune Drive<br />
Avalon<br />
231 96th Street<br />
Stone Harbor<br />
33 42nd Street<br />
Sea Isle City<br />
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PROPERTY PAGES<br />
603 DIAS CREEK ROAD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE<br />
Four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a 115 x 298 corner lot<br />
with an in-ground pool. The home offers a living room with a<br />
gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances<br />
including a double oven, wine refrigerator, gas stove, laundry<br />
room with washer, dryer, and a full-size freezer. There is a den<br />
and a bedroom on the first floor, with a bonus room for many<br />
potential uses. All bedrooms feature custom black-out shades.<br />
Features include central air, natural gas and the septic system<br />
was replaced 3 years ago. Upstairs is the master bedroom, an<br />
unfinished bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and an oversized<br />
full bathroom. The hot tub room and the hot tub are being<br />
conveyed as is condition. The hot tub currently does not work.<br />
This room is currently being used as storage. There are solar panels<br />
that will be transferred to buyers at the time of closing. Solar<br />
monthly payment only $125. The fiberglass 10’ x 30’ in-ground<br />
swimming pool is completely fenced in. Asking Price: $619,000.<br />
Contact Deborah A. Colubiale of deSatnick Real Estate at 609-408-3679.<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 65
Where Did EZ Go On Vacation!<br />
John and Mary Lou complete walking the Camino de Compostela in Santiago de Compostela, Spain<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROVING CORRESPONDENT<br />
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICE<br />
Leaf it<br />
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Trash Removal<br />
Fall Yard Cleanup<br />
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House Cleaning<br />
House Cleanout<br />
Home Repairs<br />
Personal Errands & More!<br />
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9/15: Surfing Around<br />
The Cove Around 4pm<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 67
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941 COLUMBIA AVENUE • CAPE MAY • 609-884-5005
BARBARA McPHERSON<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
Serving Clients<br />
for 25 Years:<br />
Buying, Selling<br />
& Renting<br />
2017, 2018,2019,2020 & 2021<br />
609-780-7652<br />
Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
VACATION RENTAL<br />
THE SUNDSTROM TEAM<br />
REBECCA SUNDSTROM<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
609-513-4086<br />
Rebecca@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
New Jersey State Realtors®<br />
2020 Circle of Excellence Sales Award Bronze<br />
2021 Circle of Excellence Sales Award Silver<br />
SARAH ASHLEY SMITH<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
609-554-0936<br />
SarahAshley@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
OCTOBER RENTALS AVAILABLE!<br />
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Sleeps 6, pet friendly. Call for remaining dates!<br />
Inquire with the Sundstrom Team for rates!<br />
Follow us on social @SundstromTeam_RealEstate<br />
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Realtor Sales Associate<br />
Seller<br />
Representative<br />
Specialist<br />
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Home Specialist<br />
Accredited Buyers<br />
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609-972-9302<br />
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UNDER CONTRACT IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS!<br />
BOB HARTMAN JR<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
Direct 609-780-4626<br />
BobHartmanJr@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
Contact me for all your sales<br />
and rental needs!<br />
709 STONE HARBOR BOULEVARD<br />
805 Pittsburgh, Unit 106, Cape May<br />
Asking $835,000.<br />
Build your dream home on this WATERFRONT vacant lot<br />
nestled directly between Stone Harbor and Cape May Court<br />
House. The lot is 50x70 with newly installed sea wall which<br />
backs up to the Stone Harbor Canal. Potential for an 8x11<br />
pier with a walkway. Asking price $295,000.<br />
Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com<br />
CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps<br />
NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015-2022<br />
October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 69
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
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October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 71
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October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 73
BUYING & SELLING<br />
WITH INTEGRITY<br />
& TRUST<br />
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Realty<br />
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9/15: Surfing Around<br />
The Cove Around 4pm<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
JUST LISTED!<br />
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2 Bed | 1 Bath<br />
1330 A Pennsylvania Ave<br />
Cape May<br />
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Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner<br />
739 Washington Street, Cape May<br />
609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
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9/15: Surfing Around The Cove Around 4pm<br />
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October 5, 2023 EXIT ZERO Page 75
JCR has a new website just for you!<br />
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THANK YOU<br />
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Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker/Owner<br />
739 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 Info@JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
www.JerseyCapeRealty.com 609-884-5800
604 Sunset Blvd, Lower Township<br />
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths - $2,499,900<br />
Shore Paradise<br />
Nestled on 3.83 acres outside Cape<br />
May Point with main house and<br />
detached garage with 2 nd fl studio.<br />
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What’s for Sale<br />
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314 Beach Ave, Cape May<br />
Restaurant - $195,000<br />
Turnkey Beachfront Business<br />
Amazing opportunity to have your own<br />
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equipment, furnishings and décor.<br />
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1213 New York Ave, Cape May<br />
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths - $2,599,999<br />
Brand New Construction<br />
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primary bedroom, designer kitchen,<br />
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Popular Tides Condo<br />
This updated unit commands top<br />
dollar rentals with views, location,<br />
parking and easy pool access.<br />
See<br />
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1 Field Crest Ln, CM Court House<br />
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths - $399,500<br />
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eat-in kitchen, rear deck overlooking<br />
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The Exit Zero Crossword<br />
The theme is beer... compiled by Nicole James<br />
1 2 3<br />
4<br />
5 6 7<br />
8 9<br />
10<br />
11 12<br />
13<br />
14<br />
15<br />
16 17<br />
18<br />
19 20<br />
ACROSS<br />
2. Six down has this beer in<br />
orange and mango. (7,2)<br />
8. A beer from six down and<br />
a festival held in Munich,<br />
Germany. (11)<br />
10. Clydesdales are worldfamous<br />
reps of this beer<br />
company. (9)<br />
11. Blue ribbon beer. (5)<br />
14. Keep your beer cold with one<br />
of these sleeves. (6)<br />
15. Enjoy Summer Shandy from<br />
this Wisconsin Brewery. (11)<br />
16. Enjoy this beer with a lime.<br />
(6)<br />
18. “The Original Lite Beer.”<br />
(6,4)<br />
19. Barn brewery where you’ll<br />
enjoy a Not Ye Grandpappy’s<br />
Sarsaparilla. (4,6)<br />
20. Key ingredient in adding<br />
bitterness, flavor and stability in<br />
beer. (4)<br />
DOWN<br />
1. Popular Belgian style witbier<br />
often served with a orange slice.<br />
(4,4)<br />
2. Pack the beers in this for a big<br />
game or for the beach. (6)<br />
3. Irish dry stout that originated<br />
in Dublin, Ireland. (8)<br />
4. “Keep it small and keep it<br />
weird.” (5)<br />
5. Brewery on Seashore Road<br />
who partnered with Exit Zero to<br />
create EZ Livin’. (4,7)<br />
6. Enjoy Mop Water and Coastal<br />
Evacuation at this local spot.<br />
(4,3,7)<br />
7. Made to chill and as cold as<br />
the Rockies. (5,5)<br />
9. Wildwood brewpub. (6)<br />
12. He was a Founding Father of<br />
the United States. (6,5)<br />
13. Oldest operating brewing<br />
company from Pottsville, PA. (9)<br />
17. If you want a draft beer you’ll<br />
ask “what’s __ ___?” (2,3)<br />
SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 39<br />
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