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V22, N11 April 18, 2024
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April 18, 2024
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Celebrating 21 Years<br />
As The Happy Face Of Cool Cape May<br />
EXIT ZERO<br />
cape may’s peppy periodical • april 18, 2024 • volume 22, number 11<br />
Eyes were directed toward the sky on Monday, April 8 to catch the solar eclipse that was visible in totality over the United States. Viewing parties<br />
filled Cape May including one on Seashore Road hosted by JoAnne and John Stillmun. More photos from the historic eclipse inside. Aleksey Moryakov
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3/30: Around The Town At King’s Ice Cream On Lafayette Street<br />
Brenda, Liam<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
Spring<br />
FARM-TO-TABLE<br />
DINNERS<br />
Celebrate Beach Plum Farm’s bloom at our Spring Harvest<br />
dinners, where the fresh flavors from our fields are on full<br />
display. Bright and spontaneous, these beautiful dinners<br />
welcome the warmth and color of our Farm’s spring season.<br />
Learn More & Reserve at<br />
BeachPlumFarmCapeMay.com<br />
140 Stevens Street<br />
West Cape May, NJ 08204<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 3
4/13: Around 6pm Saturday Night At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Michelle, Trina, Dennis<br />
Rick, Deb<br />
Ellen, Barb, Matt<br />
Andy, Suzanne<br />
The Smirks<br />
Bill, Chance, Maura<br />
Page 4 EXIT ZERO April 18, 2024
A Cape May<br />
Classic<br />
live music<br />
10pm-1am<br />
THU, APR 18 - STAY ACOUSTIC<br />
FRI, APR 19 - FLIP N MICKEYS<br />
SAT, APR 20 - LATE LAST NIGHT<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<br />
INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING<br />
400 WASHINGTON STREET • 609-770-8559<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 5
NEW JERSEY’S PREMIER<br />
FARM-TO-BOTTLE DISTILLERY<br />
Tours · Cocktails · Live Music · Spirits · Gifts<br />
OPEN THU-SAT 12-10pm<br />
SUN 12-8pm & Mon 2-8pm<br />
Trivia with Josh Mon 6-8pm<br />
Food Truck Fri 4-8pm<br />
& Sat 1-8pm<br />
Fridays All Day:<br />
$17 Old Fashioneds & Charmer Drinks<br />
Strawberry, Lemon & Basil Vodka is back and available in our retail store!<br />
Come try our Strawberry Basil Lemon Drop Martinior Strawberry Lemon Cooler.<br />
916 Shunpike Road, North Cape May · 609-770-3381 · Nautispirits.com · @nautispirits<br />
Page 6 EXIT ZERO April 18, 2024
4/13: Around 6pm Saturday Night<br />
At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Lost Sailors Band<br />
The Crats<br />
Uncle Chino, Denise<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 7
It’s Our 21st Anniversary Year!<br />
There are lots of different ways to celebrate with us... read this page for all the groovy details<br />
ABOUT EXIT ZERO<br />
Editor & Publisher Jack Wright<br />
jack@exitzero.com<br />
General Manager Katie Palombaro<br />
katie@exitzero.com<br />
Digital Manager Kayla Jordan<br />
kayla@exitzero.com<br />
Content Manager Nicole James<br />
nicole@exitzero.com<br />
Photographer Aleksey Moryakov<br />
photo@exitzero.com<br />
For more information<br />
609-770-8479 / info@exitzero.com<br />
Website exitzero.com<br />
Every Thursday, Exit Zero magazine<br />
is delivered to around 300<br />
establishments in the area. But<br />
you can get a jump on it by reading<br />
online every Tuesday morning!<br />
We also operate a restaurant and<br />
retail store, located at 110 Sunset<br />
Boulevard on the beautiful Cape<br />
Island. You can have Exit Zero<br />
delivered first-class every week for<br />
$120 annually. Or if you want to<br />
order a particular issue(s), please visit<br />
exitzero.store/publications.<br />
Play Our Famous Clipart<br />
Contest — Find The Cake!<br />
«In every issue, we are concealing a birthday cake in an<br />
ad. Can you find it? Enter by filling out the form at exitzero.<br />
com/clipart. Entries must be sent by April 25. Winner gets<br />
a $21 gift card! The winner’s name will be posted on our<br />
Facebook page each Thursday. Happy hunting, and here’s<br />
the exact size of the image!<br />
If You Turn 21 This Year,<br />
Come Celebrate With Us!<br />
«If you’re reading this page, you know that Exit Zero is<br />
21 this year. Now we want to hear from anyone else who<br />
is 21 this year. Why? Because if you are turning 21 this<br />
year, just bring in your driver’s license or any other proof<br />
of age, and get a $21 gift card to spend at our restaurant<br />
or retail store!<br />
FLASHBACK TO EZ OF OCTOBER, 2003: BEEF-N-BEER TO BENEFIT KRISTY WALDRON<br />
TO ADVERTISE<br />
«This magazine is funded entirely<br />
through advertising, so please<br />
support the advertisers featured in<br />
these pages... they’re the best of the<br />
best! If you’re interested in becoming<br />
an advertiser, we offer very<br />
affordable packages. To learn more,<br />
give us a holler on 609-770-8479 or<br />
write to us at info@exitzero.com.<br />
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Washington Inn staff at the Pelican Club fundraiser for Kristy Waldron: Karen Neagle, Barbara Bufalo, Buzz Knight,<br />
Nancy Hickson, Betsy Sole, Kathy Tillotson, Janet Sherwood, Godfrey Kamya, Tracie Finn, Christine Mendocino
Romantic Seaside Getaway<br />
9 Luxr Guest Rooms<br />
Sering Dinner<br />
Thursday - Monday<br />
Beginning at 5pm<br />
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED<br />
Live Piano on Satrday<br />
1301 Beach Avenue ǀ Cape May ǀ 609.884.9090<br />
WWW.PETERSHIELDSINN.COM<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 9
4/13: Around 6pm Saturday Night<br />
At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11am-2:30pm<br />
Dinner Monday-Saturday from 4:30pm<br />
Brian, Bill<br />
322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May<br />
609-884-9119 TISHASFINEDINING.COM<br />
Open Daily<br />
11:30-10<br />
HAPPY<br />
HOUR<br />
Daily Specials 3-6pm<br />
Monday<br />
Wing Night 3-10pm<br />
$3 Coors lite & Bud lite drafts<br />
Tuesday<br />
$8 Chicken Tinga Tacos<br />
$8 Margaritas $4 Coronas<br />
Wednesday<br />
Half price appetizer menu<br />
$8 Cosmos $6 Craft beers<br />
Thursday<br />
Half price pizza<br />
$8 Poco Diablo<br />
$3 Domestic beers<br />
Friday<br />
$10 Mussels & Frites<br />
Half price wine by the bottle<br />
Theresa, Mike<br />
3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
609-889-7000 • 5WestPub.com<br />
PJ, Hol, Nev<br />
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4/13: Around 6pm Saturday Night At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
Debbie, Bob, Celesta, Soc, Colleen<br />
Dottie, Brady, Chelsea<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
New Spring Menus!<br />
NOW HIRING YEAR-ROUND<br />
• Assistant Manager • Host<br />
• Food Runner • Dishwasher<br />
Apply in person or info@granabyob.com<br />
Grana BYOB was a dream of executive<br />
chef/owner Carl Messick. The 68-seat<br />
restaurant utilizes local & seasonal<br />
ingredients to produce dishes including<br />
Alaskan Halibut, Pan-Seared Scallops,<br />
and Roasted Duck Breast.<br />
Open from 5pm Thu-Sun | Fine Dining | Reservations Required<br />
413 South Broadway, Cape May | 609-849-9255 | granabyob.com<br />
April 18, 2024 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 7-2 & Sat-Sun 6:30-2<br />
New this season - fresh squeezed OJ!<br />
BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY<br />
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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: Behr Brewing on Seashore Road in Cape May. Owners<br />
Steve and Cat Wilson have been pumping out new brews since opening<br />
their doors in February 2022 and it’s become a favorite spot of ours. So<br />
much so, we partnered with Behr to create EZ Livin’ — a mango wheat<br />
ale available on tap at Exit Zero Filling Station.<br />
The vibe: We were there to celebrate a birthday and our group was<br />
able to hangout comfortably in their lounge area complete with cozy<br />
couches and chairs, a fireplace and TV. Beertender Jenn pours a mean<br />
beer and was just wonderful — when it came time to sing “happy birthday,”<br />
she grabbed the attention of the whole bar to join in — how sweet!<br />
The bar area was pretty full and some guests were outside enjoying the<br />
beautiful weather at a picnic table, dog-friendly by the way! Behr offers<br />
a great space to grab a few drinks, plus they frequently have food trucks<br />
on property, too. Mac’s Cafe was there that day and we grabbed some<br />
hot dogs and cheese fries to munch on which were delicious. Check out<br />
their food truck schedule on their Facebook page before your next visit.<br />
The brews: We were hanging out for a bit and tried our fair share of<br />
beers. Favorites included the Hawaiian Eyes tropical sour, Bluebehry<br />
wheat beer, Pale Behr pale ale and Behr Pong American light lager. Behr<br />
offers flights to try a bunch before selecting your favorite. You can also<br />
enjoy them in a 4-ounce, 8-ounce or 16-ounce pour at the bar or grab a<br />
32-ounce or 64-ounce growler to take home. Their tap list does change<br />
so keep an eye on their website and social media for updates.<br />
The takeaway: Behr Brewing is open seven days a week and a<br />
great spot to spend any day, but they’ve got some great stuff scheduled<br />
throughout the week. Head over for Mario Mondays, Vinyl Night Tuesdays,<br />
Movie Marathon Wednesdays, Feel Good Yoga Thursdays and<br />
Game Day Sunday. Plus, you’ll also be able to catch the Phillies on the<br />
screen when they play all season long.
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 13
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4/13: Around 6pm Saturday<br />
Night At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Bill, Mary, Bill<br />
Adored by<br />
Visitors...<br />
Loved by<br />
Locals!<br />
Scott, Vickie<br />
Open Daily 7am-2<br />
-2pm<br />
Margaret, Evan, Emely, Greg<br />
Beach & Grant 609-884-3772<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 15
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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
Bar Menu<br />
and<br />
Cocktails<br />
L, D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<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 />
FULL BAR NO NO u<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
BYOB NO YES<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 />
DOCKSIDE DAVE’S<br />
458 W Perry Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 770-8923<br />
www.docksidedavesnj.com<br />
Family owned and operated offering fresh seafood,<br />
sandwiches, snacks, dinner platters and party trays for<br />
your next event. Keep an eye out for their food truck<br />
— schedule can be found on their website.<br />
L, D<br />
$6-$20<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u<br />
H U<br />
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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4/13: Around 6pm Saturday Night At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
Eric, Joe Erin, Emily Jody, Matt<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 17
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 />
THE EBBITT ROOM<br />
25 Jackson Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5700<br />
www.caperesorts.com/ebbittroom<br />
EL PUEBLO TAQUERIA<br />
3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
(609) 600-3793<br />
www.elpueblotaqueria.com<br />
E. M. HEMINGWAY’S<br />
1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5611<br />
www.hemingwayscapemay.com<br />
EXIT ZERO FILLING STATION<br />
110 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May<br />
(609) 770-8479<br />
www.exitzero.com<br />
FINS BAR & GRILLE<br />
142 Decatur Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-3449<br />
www.finscapemay.com<br />
5 WEST PUB<br />
3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
(609) 889-7000<br />
www.5westpub.com<br />
FOUNDER’S GRUB & PUB<br />
3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood<br />
(609) 729-3700<br />
www.moreyspiers.com<br />
410 BANK STREET<br />
410 Bank Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-2127<br />
www.c410bankstreet.com<br />
GEORGE’S PLACE<br />
3001 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-6088<br />
www.kararestaurantgroup.com<br />
GOLDEN STOP<br />
120 Park Boulevard, Cape May<br />
(609) 602-8830<br />
thegoldenstop.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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
Enjoy reimagined boardwalk classics in a family<br />
friendly outdoor atmosphere overlooking the<br />
Wildwood beaches and Mariner’s Pier.<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 />
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 />
Local coffee house and organic juicery serving<br />
breakfast all day and baked goods. Check out their<br />
lunch specials offered daily and seasonal drinks<br />
through the year.<br />
L, D<br />
D<br />
L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
L, D<br />
L, D<br />
L, D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
B, L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$28-$38<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$9-$16<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$15-$38<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$15-$29<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,AE, D<br />
$17-$37<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$6-$20<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$8-$27<br />
CASH ONLY<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
FULL BAR YES NO u<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
u b<br />
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FULL BAR NO YES b H<br />
BYOB YES YES u<br />
BYOB NO YES b H<br />
B, L $5-$16 BYOB NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
Page 18 EXIT ZERO April 18, 2024
REMEMBER<br />
2003?<br />
• Cristiano Ronaldo’s<br />
Manchester United<br />
debut<br />
• Average family in<br />
US income: $45,016<br />
• Saddam Hussein<br />
is captured<br />
• Apple launched<br />
iTunes<br />
• Exit Zero magazine<br />
launched!<br />
Now that we have your attention...<br />
TURN TO PAGE 21 FOR SOME<br />
VERY EXCITING NEWS!<br />
April 18, 2024 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 />
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 />
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 />
D<br />
L, D<br />
L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
L, D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$6-$30<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
D, AE<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
D, AE<br />
$25-$39<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
D, AE<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
BYOB YES NO b<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
BYOB YES YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
FULL BAR NO YES b H<br />
FULL BAR NO YES b H<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 />
MAD BATTER<br />
19 Jackson Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5970<br />
www.madbatter.com<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 />
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 />
L, D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
B, L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
$5-$48.50<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
CASH ONLY BYOB YES NO b H<br />
$6-$25<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
$26-$37<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
FULL BAR<br />
For tables<br />
of eight or<br />
less<br />
YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<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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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 />
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 />
Closed for<br />
the season<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 />
D<br />
$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 />
OSTARAS COFFEE HOUSE<br />
600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May<br />
www.ostarascoffeehousewcm.com<br />
This family owned coffee house offers delicious<br />
coffee, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods<br />
including gluten free and vegan options.<br />
B<br />
$3-$8<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
N/A 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 />
D<br />
$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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Kim and Sam Downes Jen Matela, Dan Daukaus Joan, Beck<br />
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The Pier House<br />
Sunday, May 12<br />
8am-2pm<br />
Treat Mom to a variety of delicious dishes, from fluffy pancakes to savory eggs benedict!<br />
Reserve now at 609-884-9000.<br />
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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 />
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 />
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 />
TACO CABALLITO TEQUILERIA<br />
429 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-4800<br />
www. tacocaballitotequileria.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 />
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 />
Enjoy this two-story, vibrant beachfront restaurant<br />
that offers authentic Mexican dishes and handcrafted<br />
margaritas made with artisanal tequilas.<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
L, D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
B, L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<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 />
$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 />
BYOB NO YES<br />
FULL BAR YES YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
BYOB YES YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
u b<br />
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H U<br />
u b<br />
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u b<br />
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u b<br />
H<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
D CASH ONLY BYOB YES NO b<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
$10-$18<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
b<br />
H<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 25
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 />
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<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 />
H U<br />
FULL BAR YES YES<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
WESTSIDE MARKET<br />
517 Broadway, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-3061<br />
www.westsidemarketwestcapemay.com<br />
Breakfast, lunch, deli counter, butcher, groceries,<br />
baked goods... Westside has it all! Pick up a few<br />
sandwiches to bring to the beach or grab some steaks<br />
to grill up for dinner.<br />
B, L<br />
$7-$22<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
u<br />
H<br />
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 />
Closed for<br />
the season<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 />
Page 26 EXIT ZERO April 18, 2024
Bird Droppings<br />
Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu<br />
We who live in this age are fishand-bird<br />
fortunate. In one sense<br />
it has always been this way.<br />
When Christopher Columbus<br />
first touched down upon these<br />
shores, he cast eyes upon the greatest natural<br />
aviary the earth has ever known, one that<br />
hosted a forest pigeon estimated to be the<br />
most abundant bird species on the planet.<br />
Just off San Salvador, Columbus and his ship<br />
were overflown by flocks of tiny curlews<br />
migrating from Arctic breeding areas and<br />
wintering grounds in South America. The<br />
curlew’s numbers were estimated to equal<br />
those of the forest pigeon. In addition to the<br />
pigeon and the curlew, the continent hosted<br />
approximately 700 other bird species. Tens<br />
of millions of songbirds, clouds of ducks and<br />
geese, a prairie ecosystem flocks of prairie<br />
chickens so abundant that pioneers were said<br />
to have been driven close to madness by<br />
the conjoined sound of breeding males. One<br />
species of Prairie Chicken, the Heath Hen,<br />
even flourished in Pine Barrens Heath from<br />
Virginia to New Hampshire — it is believed<br />
the bird served up by the Pilgrims at that first<br />
Thanksgiving day repast.<br />
The Heath Hen, the Passenger Pigeon,<br />
and the Eskimo Curlew are now gone, killed<br />
off by wanton slaughter and habitat destruction.<br />
Tragic? Yes. But the good news is that<br />
most of those 700 species housed on our continent<br />
still remain. From tiny hummingbirds<br />
to stately herons and egrets, North America’s<br />
natural dowery remains mostly intact. Luck<br />
played a role but determined resolve and conservation-minded<br />
decisions figured in our<br />
good fortune, too.<br />
Today, Cape May hosts the largest<br />
Laughing Gull colony on earth, yet a century<br />
ago, the population was a fraction of its<br />
current abundance. The splendid hosts of<br />
breeding herons and egrets that breed in our<br />
coastal rookeries, too, were close to being<br />
wiped out in the dark days of the late 1800s.<br />
Indeed, it was the specter of beaches bereft of<br />
gulls and marshes devoid of egrets that gave<br />
rise to the Conservation Movement — the<br />
great public outcry against the slaughter of<br />
birds and the avocation of protecting our natural<br />
dowery. The last great alliance between<br />
sportsmen, ornithologists, and average citizens<br />
and it spawned such conservation giants<br />
as Teddy Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, and<br />
John Burrows and it gave rise to institutions<br />
like the Audubon Society, and the Fish and<br />
Wildlife Service who continue to safeguard<br />
our birds and other wildlife.<br />
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4/13: Lower Cape May Little League Opening Day<br />
Dane, Skylar Little Leaguer Coach Eddie<br />
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Joe<br />
Canal’s<br />
OF CAPE MAY & RIO GRANDE<br />
DISCOUNT Liquor Outlet<br />
Visit joe-canals.com - click on Cape May location<br />
to place orders for curbside pickup.<br />
918 RTE 9, CAPE MAY @ END OF PARKWAY • 609-884-7676<br />
& RIO GRANDE @ 1613 RTE 47 SOUTH • 609-886-9786<br />
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4/13: Lower Cape May<br />
Little League Opening Day<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Books... they’re magical<br />
Cape Atlantic<br />
Book Company<br />
OPEN @ 10am<br />
City Centre Mall 2nd floor<br />
Washington Street Mall, Cape May<br />
609-846-7688 • capeatlanticbookco.com<br />
Abiezel, Megan, Austin<br />
Open Friday-Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm<br />
Cape May’s Full-Service Jeweler<br />
Offering Custom Designs,<br />
Watch Batteries & Repairs<br />
Brian, Dean<br />
Roy, Pepper<br />
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Shop online at trinketscapemay.com<br />
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Monica, John<br />
Stella, Kayla
4/13: Lower Cape May Little League Opening Day<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Blue Homes Realty<br />
Cape Commercial Flooring<br />
Rayan, Paxton, Brooklyn, Kevin<br />
Alisa, Dennis, Andy, Taylor, Nathan<br />
Matt, Daniel, Jennie, Tom<br />
Patti, Kira, Amanda, Kyle<br />
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4/13: Lower Cape May Little League Opening Day<br />
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Play Ball!<br />
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The Theater Column<br />
By guest columnist Kylie DiNardi<br />
East Lynne Theater sure knows how<br />
to start the season with a bang!<br />
On Saturday April 20 at 8pm, they<br />
launch their 44th season with<br />
“Jersey Lawman,” a one-night-only<br />
staged reading based on the memoir, “Jersey<br />
Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime”<br />
by Jim Plousis and George Ingram.<br />
“Jersey Lawman” is presented by six actors<br />
who portray 42 characters in chronicling the<br />
nearly 50-year law enforcement career of former<br />
Cape May County Sheriff, Jim Plousis.<br />
The staged reading is adapted and directed by<br />
Thomas Raniszewski who also joins the other<br />
five actors in the production. East Lynne’s<br />
very own Mat Lobatka, who starred in their<br />
2022 production of “Who am I This Time?”<br />
portrays Plousis. Making his stage debut in<br />
“Jersey Lawman” will be Michael Sharp who<br />
currently works as a Corrections Officer at the<br />
Cape May County jail.<br />
Exit Zero has had a peek at the script<br />
which includes some of Jim’s astounding tales<br />
of true crime and strange encounters — reallife<br />
accounts of murder scene investigations,<br />
stealthy prison breaks and scheming mobsters.<br />
Among a cavalcade of colorful characters<br />
are notable criminals such as convicted<br />
mob boss, Nicky Scarfo and Ponzi scheme<br />
mastermind, Bernie Madoff. Presidential paramour,<br />
Monica Lewinsky makes an appearance<br />
as well as Obie Hayes, a Cape May<br />
County pine barrens hermit whose hankering<br />
for roadkill cuisine is stomach-turning.<br />
Jim Plousis was the youngest elected<br />
Sheriff of Cape May County’s Sheriff’s Office<br />
since its establishment in 1692. Taking office<br />
in 1985, Jim served six consecutive terms<br />
as sheriff and set standards in law enforcement<br />
which became a model for other agencies<br />
in the state. The script takes us from<br />
Jim’s presidential appointment as a United<br />
States Marshal to becoming the chair of the<br />
NJ Parole Board.<br />
“Jersey Lawman” is pay-what-you-will at<br />
the door. Proceeds will be split between U.S.<br />
Marshals Survivors Benefit Fund and East<br />
Lynne’s Capital Campaign. Jim Plousis will be<br />
present at the reading and join the cast for a<br />
post-show Q&A. Plousis’ memoir will be on<br />
sale, proceeds of which are donated to U.S.<br />
Marshals Survivors Benefit Fund.<br />
Doors open at 7:30pm at East Lynne,<br />
Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes<br />
Street. Seating is first-come, first-served.<br />
East Lynne asks for cash donations at the box<br />
office or checks made payable to East Lynne<br />
Theater Company.<br />
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4/8: Eclipse Viewing Party At Mudhen Brewing Company<br />
Rick, Janet Robyn, Chris Don, Robyn<br />
Jeff, Cindy Annmarie, Bob Sally, Anne<br />
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4/8: Eclipse Viewing Party At<br />
Mudhen Brewing Company<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
CAPE MAY’S LANDMARK JEWELER<br />
INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE!<br />
Joyce, Maria<br />
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2. Mojito<br />
3. Behr Brewing<br />
5. Corona<br />
6. Bloody Mary<br />
7. Nauti Spirits<br />
9. Cosmopolitan<br />
11. Cabernet<br />
13. Margarita<br />
ACROSS<br />
1. Manhattan<br />
4. Old Fashioned<br />
8. Bourbon<br />
10. Moscow Mule<br />
12. Martini<br />
14. Rum<br />
15. Champagne<br />
16. Yuengling<br />
17. Tequila<br />
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4/8: Eclipse Viewing Party At Mudhen Brewing Company<br />
The Studio — Cape May Dance Company<br />
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4/8: Eclipse Viewing Party At<br />
Mudhen Brewing Company<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
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Just for Laughs<br />
4/8: Eclipse Viewing Party At<br />
Mudhen Brewing Company<br />
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Sissy, Gary<br />
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Alicia, Grace, Olivia, Charlie, Donna
The Activity Column<br />
Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, celebrate Earth Day!<br />
We’re fresh from the wonder of a<br />
solar eclipse, and we’ve had an<br />
earthquake, so this Earth Day is a<br />
good time to consider being kind<br />
to Mother Nature.<br />
The first Earth Day celebration was in<br />
1970. It was organized to call attention to the<br />
damage humans can do to the planet in the<br />
absence of regulations. It’s easy to forget that<br />
there once was no law barring the dumping<br />
of toxic waste, and no government agency<br />
tasked with monitoring our air, soil and water.<br />
There’s a long way to go, but we’ve made progress.<br />
Some of you are out there doing big ecofriendly<br />
things, like installing solar panels or<br />
eschewing cars. Others are giving up meat, or<br />
learning to sew, to alter clothing rather than<br />
replacing it. But the little things help, too. In<br />
the grocery store, choose less toxic cleaning<br />
products like vinegar, borax and castile soap.<br />
In the health and beauty aisle, opt for bar soap<br />
and shampoos, and get your hair spray and<br />
dry shampoo without propane and butane.<br />
Add native plants to your garden to feed the<br />
local bugs and birds and learn to tolerate<br />
dandelions and clover in your lawn, and on<br />
the golf course. Conserve water. Reuse wrapping<br />
paper. Borrow or fix things rather than<br />
buying. Plant a tree. Some “save the earth”<br />
tips are suited to Cape May. It’s a great town<br />
for walking and biking — drive less. Consider<br />
bamboo utensils over plastic for your summer<br />
parties. Get a clothesline for those bathing<br />
suits and beach towels. Buy produce from<br />
farm stands. When you need new light bulbs,<br />
Swain’s has LED products. Surround your<br />
home with plants like eucalyptus, lavender<br />
and catmint to repel mosquitos, or use old<br />
fashioned repellents like cloves stuck into<br />
oranges, or outdoor “candles” made of burning<br />
coffee grounds.<br />
Learn more about the environment at the<br />
Earth Day Celebration at Cape May County<br />
Park on Saturday, April 20 from 10am to 3pm.<br />
Expect educational exhibits, live music, a<br />
scavenger hunt and earth-friendly craft exhibits,<br />
along with a pop-up food court.<br />
On Earth Day, Monday, April 22, join a<br />
beach clean-up. Meet outside of Convention<br />
Hall at 10am to help your Cape May neighbors.<br />
The City of Cape May will provide garbage<br />
bags, gloves and water. Or, help out<br />
at the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge.<br />
Their beach has been closed to protect nesting<br />
shorebirds, and now they are cleaning up<br />
debris for their grand re-opening. Meet at the<br />
Visitor Center, Two Mile Beach Unit, 12001<br />
Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest.<br />
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3/16: Around The Town On The Washington Street Mall<br />
Eric, Zack<br />
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4/8: Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Seashore Road<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Eileen, Angela, Dennis<br />
Carol, Anne, Fred<br />
Anne<br />
Pam, Janet<br />
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4/8: Solar Eclipse Viewing<br />
Party on Seashore Road<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
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Come by Boat, Car, Bike or Walk<br />
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4/8: Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Seashore Road<br />
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4/8: Solar Eclipse Viewing<br />
Party on Seashore Road<br />
Carroll Gallery Exhibit<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
A HISTORY OF SUMMER’S FAVORITE TREAT<br />
Aliny, Joanne, Mary Francis<br />
Open Daily: April 12 –<br />
November 3, 2024<br />
This Carroll Gallery exhibit celebrates<br />
summer’s favorite treat. See an<br />
authentic 1898 ice cream maker and<br />
other artifacts, discover the diverse<br />
innovators and pioneers of ice cream,<br />
the development of the ice cream<br />
scoop, commercial ice cream freezer,<br />
and more.<br />
Free admission.<br />
George, Eileen, Joe<br />
The Carroll Gallery is located in the Carriage<br />
House, on the grounds of the Physick Estate,<br />
1048 Washington St. and is fully accessible. .<br />
George, Anne, Bill, Angela<br />
For more information, please call<br />
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April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 45
3/30: Around 6:30pm On<br />
Saturday At The Ugly Mug<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Animal Outreach<br />
of Cape May County<br />
Our mission is to provide shelter, care<br />
and love for the unwanted, abused,<br />
and abandoned animals of Cape May<br />
County. We are a no kill organization.<br />
Our adoption program has helped to<br />
greatly reduce the numbers of homeless<br />
animals in our county.<br />
Daisy Gomez, Melina Valdez<br />
Please consider donating this<br />
holiday season to help<br />
animals in need!<br />
To learn more, visit<br />
aocmc.org/getinvolved<br />
Marco<br />
Your generous donation will help provide<br />
love, shelter, food, and medical services to<br />
helpless animals. All contributions are taxdeductible,<br />
as allowed by law.<br />
600 Park Boulevard, Unit 3<br />
West Cape May, NJ<br />
609-898-1738 | info@aocmc.org<br />
Jay, Nicole<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 />
My niece invited us over to their new<br />
home for dinner last month. I have to say, I was<br />
shocked when, after dinner, they lit up a marijuana<br />
pipe and passed it around. I declined<br />
and hid my annoyance. My wife and I are in<br />
our 40s and were not, in our younger days,<br />
above experimentation, but I just found this so<br />
blatant and tone deaf to the rest of us. Do you<br />
think we are acting like fuddy duddies? And,<br />
again, we both simply declined and took our<br />
leave as soon as we thought it appropriate. But<br />
I don’t see myself going back there anytime<br />
soon. Further, what happens when they visit<br />
us? — Feeling Out of Place<br />
Dear Out of Place<br />
The answer is, yes, you are acting like<br />
The Answer Lady<br />
Wise answers to perplexing questions<br />
fuddy duddies, but you can’t change how you<br />
feel, but the laws have changed. On the other<br />
hand, it would have been nice for your niece to<br />
have given you a heads up. No one wants to feel<br />
like an odd man out at any social occasion. As<br />
to dinner at your place, that is a simple solution<br />
— announce ahead of time — no smoking. The<br />
Answer Lady suggests dinner at Beach Plum<br />
Farm. Mingle with the chickens and enjoy a<br />
lovely farm-to-table dinner.<br />
Dear Answer Lady<br />
My BFF since childhood has a tendency<br />
to interrupt me whenever I have something<br />
serious going on and I start to tell her about it.<br />
She always interjects with her own anecdote<br />
of something similar that happened to her.<br />
She never just listens — I want to know what<br />
she thinks about MY problem or to at least<br />
empathize with me. Or not say anything but<br />
just listen. I don’t want to lose her friendship,<br />
but, what are friends for? — A Friend in Need<br />
Dear In Need<br />
You might have to be direct with her. She<br />
may not realize what she’s doing and IS trying<br />
to empathize. Try saying at the beginning<br />
of your concern, “I have something to tell you<br />
and please don’t say anything until I get it all<br />
out.” At the end of your issue, finish with, “I<br />
want to know what you think?” She might still<br />
egocentricize, but you might be able to direct<br />
her comments more toward solutions and less<br />
toward the self. Consider taking her to Oyster<br />
Bay for dinner to test the waters. Come up with<br />
a less-heavy concern and see how she reacts.<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 47
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Saturday At The Ugly Mug<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Take The Chill<br />
Challenge!<br />
Kasey, Trisha, Karen<br />
Take an active role in demonstrating<br />
that you care about Cape May by making<br />
some energetic energy choices!<br />
• Buy locally and invest in and use your own reusable grocery bags<br />
• Invest in and use a reusable water bottle and coffee mug<br />
• Use cloth towels instead of paper<br />
• Turn water off when not in use like when cleaning your teeth<br />
• Cut your shower time and use cooler water<br />
• Rinse and Recycle all that you can<br />
• When you can, ride a bike or walk<br />
• Be respectful of our trees<br />
• Find local farmers markets and shop there – it’s fresh and fun<br />
• Carry litter from the beach and use containers provided<br />
• Dry towels and clothing on a clothes line when possible<br />
• STOP idling your car<br />
• Turn off lights when not in use/needed<br />
• Use LED light bulbs and unplug electronics when not in use<br />
• Grow your flower or vegetable garden with plants that attract bees<br />
and butterflies, and require less water<br />
• Tread lightly – explore local nature centers and trails<br />
• Build responsibly – Support Green Energy!<br />
ACT PERSONALLY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE<br />
CAPE MAY COMMUNITY WE ALL LOVE!<br />
Environmental Commission meets fourth Tuesday each month at<br />
11am in City Hall. All are welcome. Get involved! THANK YOU!<br />
Mango, Rocky, Wendy<br />
Kara, Bret<br />
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EXPLORE OVER 25 AIRCRAFT<br />
AND A WORLD WAR II-ERA<br />
WOODEN HANGAR!<br />
Tim, Lori, Marie, Ken<br />
El Diser, George, Daisy<br />
Ted, Andrey<br />
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3/30: Around 6pm On Saturday At Delaney’s<br />
Donna, Nick Bob, Kim Janine, James<br />
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Robert Moffatt, VMD<br />
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Patricia J. Link, DVM<br />
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609-884-1729<br />
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New Jersey<br />
SAFE PASSING LAW<br />
Effective March 1, 2022<br />
Create safer conditions for bicyclists & pedestrians on NJ roads!<br />
FOLLOW THE RULES...<br />
1<br />
Move over one lane to<br />
allow for extra space<br />
when possible & safe to<br />
do so.<br />
2<br />
If moving is not possible,<br />
driver must allow<br />
4 feet of space while<br />
approaching/passing.<br />
3<br />
If neither is possible,<br />
reduce speed to 25 mph<br />
& be prepared to stop<br />
if necessary.<br />
4 ft.<br />
YOU have the power<br />
to keep them SAFE.<br />
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3/30: Around 6pm On<br />
Saturday At Delaney’s<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Marc, Antony, Sianna, Marissa<br />
Kristina, Mary, Esteban, Yami, Laura, Angelis<br />
Andrea, Vicky<br />
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICE<br />
Swing into Spring!<br />
Call us for all your springtime needs<br />
• Water on<br />
• Power washing<br />
• Window washing<br />
• Outdoor furniture setup<br />
• Spring cleaning<br />
• Maintenance/repairs<br />
• Landscaping<br />
• HVAC serviced<br />
• Service to smoke/co detectors<br />
One call does it all!<br />
1400 Texas Avenue, Unit #2, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-8444 | wkrservices.com<br />
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3/29: Phillies Home Opener<br />
Viewing At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Maureen, John<br />
Neareys family<br />
Go Phillies!<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 />
BEAR is an active and happy boy who came<br />
to the shelter with he brother Scout. He is<br />
learning basic manners and is treat-motivated,<br />
helping his training progress. Bear is<br />
dog social and would need a slow introduction<br />
to cats just like his brother. He would make a<br />
great family companion for one who would<br />
keep him active.<br />
SCOUT is a young boy who arrived at the shelter<br />
with his brother Bear when their owner<br />
could no longer keep them. They are hoping<br />
to get a second chance at a happy life with a<br />
new family. Scout is a friendly pup who is a bit<br />
sensitive — loud noises scare him, but he loves<br />
people and learning new things. A family that<br />
could keep him active would be best.<br />
TAZ is a six-year-old feisty guy who arrived<br />
at the shelter when his family could no longer<br />
care for him. He takes a while to warm up, but<br />
once he does, he’s a happy and energetic dog.<br />
Taz loves running around the yard to explore,<br />
and would rather not go on car rides. It would<br />
be best if he was the only dog in the house,<br />
though he loves cats.<br />
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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 />
HOLLY COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL<br />
Where Williamsburg meets<br />
Cape May, beachy feel,<br />
antiques & charm. Pond<br />
views, nice deck, 2 bedrooms,<br />
1 brand-new bath, large<br />
shower. Centrally located to<br />
Washington Mall, beaches,<br />
Willow Creek Winery & Beach<br />
Plum Farm. Pet-friendly,<br />
sleeps 4 … AVAILABLE AS A<br />
SEASONAL RENTAL!<br />
3/29: Phillies Home Opener<br />
Viewing At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Marybeth, Cathy, Bella<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 ext 107<br />
HOLLY STEGER<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
Life is short, buy the beach house! Contact<br />
me for a free Comparative Market Analysis.<br />
609-846-4819<br />
Holly@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
2023 Bronze | 2022 Bronze | 2021 Silver<br />
2020 Bronze | 2017 Bronze<br />
Linda, Tony, Ellen<br />
20 TEXAS AVENUE, VILLAS BY THE BAY<br />
Tranquility on Texas Avenue<br />
is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home<br />
sleeping 8 guests total. This<br />
home has been renovated<br />
with modern comforts in<br />
mind. Comfortable, clean and<br />
conveniently close to the BEST<br />
sunsets in Lower Township!<br />
Daily & weekly stays available<br />
June through September 2024! Contact for pricing.<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 ext 112<br />
Mike, Mayor, Marc, Jen, Zeb<br />
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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal<br />
Three beautiful cats from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923<br />
RUBY is a beautiful and social nine-year-old<br />
girl. She’s been living outside for years and<br />
was finally brought to the shelter by one of the<br />
people feeding her. Ruby needed some TLC, to<br />
be spayed and some vet work, but she’s now a<br />
healthy sweetheart who would make a lovely<br />
family pet. If interested in adopting this girl,<br />
contact the shelter.<br />
WINTER is a two-year-old healthy cat who is<br />
so afraid of being at the shelter, and it’s time<br />
she finds a forever home! She doesn’t get along<br />
with other cats, so she sticks to her cage. Winter<br />
is a sweet and quiet girl who will blossom<br />
in a kind and calm home. She does well with<br />
children and is spayed and up to date on all<br />
vaccinations.<br />
PUZZLE was found in downtown Tuckahoe<br />
and brought to the shelter by a passerby. This<br />
three-year-old boy hates being in a cage so<br />
leave him to explore your home and he’ll be<br />
happy. Puzzle loves attention and does not<br />
get along with other cats, so it’s best he’s on<br />
his own. He’s neutered and up to date on all<br />
vaccinations.<br />
re: think Health<br />
Insurance<br />
Millennium Administrators is an<br />
insurance agency focused exclusively on<br />
health insurance for the independent<br />
contractor, individual & employer —<br />
large or small<br />
For a free quote, call 866-MHG-2489<br />
or email spicard@millennium-tpa.com<br />
www.millennium-tpa.com<br />
815 Washington Street, Cape May<br />
DENNIS J. SPILKER<br />
Manager/Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 4038<br />
KEVIN J. BEARE<br />
Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 3806<br />
Cherishing Life’s Moments<br />
609-884-3793<br />
spilkerfuneralhome.com<br />
Continuing a 90-Year Tradition of Serving<br />
the Cape May and Lower Township Area<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 57
3/29: Phillies Home Opener<br />
Viewing At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
John, Teresa, Jim<br />
Doug, Jeff, Christie, Lou, Kelly<br />
Meghan, Paula, Kevin, Joseph<br />
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PROPERTY PAGES<br />
507 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, UNIT 108, CAPE MAY<br />
Don’t pass on the chance to purchase retail space in downtown<br />
Cape May! This prime location on the iconic Washington Street<br />
Mall offers a spacious 730 sq ft store on Liberty Way. Capture<br />
customer attention with expansive storefront windows, perfect<br />
for displaying your unique products. Unit 108 is currently set<br />
up as an Arts & Crafts store with a charming coffee shop, the<br />
flexible open floor plan allows you to tailor the space to your<br />
vision, whether it’s a trendy boutique, a delightful cafe, or a<br />
professional office. With zoning that permits retail, food and<br />
beverage, or office use, the possibilities are endless!<br />
Be up and running before the 2024 summer season. This<br />
is an opportunity to acquire the real estate only, but don’t miss<br />
the chance to negotiate for equipment and inventory – a chance<br />
to hit the ground running. Contact Coastline Realty for more<br />
details on condo fees (approximately $2,200/yr) and turn your<br />
dream business into reality. The asking price is $699,000.<br />
Contact Bojidar “Bob” Dimitrov of Coastline Realty at 609-849-8339.<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 59
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941 COLUMBIA AVENUE • CAPE MAY • 609-884-5005
Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com<br />
CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps<br />
NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015-2023<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 61
3/29: Phillies Home Opener Viewing At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
John, Kyle Tom, Emily Scott, Elliott<br />
John, Nick Tony, Donna Madison, Marissa<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
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4/6: Around The Town On Saturday At Cape May Brew Co.<br />
Diana’s travel<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 63
4/6: Around The Town On Saturday At Cape May Brew Co.<br />
Drew, John, Sanja, Jen<br />
Julie, Liz, Mary, Cindy<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
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BUYING & SELLING<br />
WITH INTEGRITY<br />
& TRUST<br />
Jersey Cape<br />
Realty<br />
SALES & RENTALS<br />
Heijung Park-Colameco<br />
Broker Salesperson<br />
609-602-8641 (c)<br />
4/6: Around The Town On<br />
Saturday At Cape May Brew Co.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
OPEN HOUSE<br />
Sunday, April 21 • 11-2<br />
1045-1047 Lafayette St<br />
Updated triplex<br />
5 Beds, 4 Baths Total<br />
Asking $2,295,000<br />
John, Mike<br />
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc.<br />
Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner<br />
739 Washington Street, Cape May<br />
609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
TAI MENZ<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
Direct 609-602-8061<br />
TaiMenz@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
Circle of Excellence 2017-2022<br />
2022 Platinum Circle of Excellence<br />
JUST LISTED<br />
Beer Crew<br />
301 W 18 th Street, North Wildwood<br />
5 Beds | 5.1 Baths | 2 Boat Slips | Asking $1,999,999<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005<br />
Paul, Tyler, Diane, Sam<br />
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4/6: Around The Town On Saturday At Cape May Brew Co.<br />
Happy Bachelorette Dana!<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 67
Visit JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
Your source for Shore Real Estate<br />
We are incredibly humbled that you have made JCR<br />
#1 for 10 YEARS in CAPE ISLAND SALES<br />
That’s a lot of sharing, a lot of trust, a lot of loyalty, a lot of happiness,<br />
and most especially, a lot of making dreams come true.<br />
We cannot THANK YOU enough!<br />
Jersey Cape Realty & You…<br />
Thanks to our Clients, JCR had the highest number<br />
of transaction sides and highest dollar volume<br />
in sales of Cape Island properties again in 2023.<br />
(Based on data from the Cape May County Multiple Listing Service.)<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
Your SHORE Experts<br />
81 Honeysuckle Ln, CM Court House<br />
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths - $525,000<br />
Custom Built Home<br />
Nestled on wooded lot with winding<br />
driveway & garage. Eat in kitchen<br />
with lots of cabinet & counter space.<br />
See<br />
What’s for Sale<br />
Any Time on<br />
JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
420 Broadway, West Cape May<br />
8 Bedrooms, 6 Baths - $1,650,000<br />
Unique Condo<br />
Consists of two large four bedroom<br />
apartments with solid income,<br />
parking and convenient location.<br />
Book Your<br />
Vacation Rental<br />
Any Time on<br />
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1045-1047 Lafayette St, Cape May<br />
3 Units - $2,295,000<br />
Rare opportunity!<br />
Renovated triplex. New plumbing,<br />
electrical & structural work. Old world<br />
charm, modern convenience. Garage.<br />
See<br />
What has Sold<br />
Any Time on<br />
JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
729 Franklin St, Unit 3, Cape May<br />
3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths - $1,595,000<br />
Designer Showcase Condo<br />
High end, income producing unit<br />
in heart of town. Great room with<br />
impressive stained-glass window.<br />
See The Beach<br />
Any Time on<br />
JCR’S webcams<br />
JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
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 />
Open 7 days a week<br />
With our full-time professional Realtors &<br />
a fully dedicated rental team<br />
609-884-5800<br />
April 18, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 69
4/6: Around The Town On<br />
Saturday At Cape May Brew Co.<br />
Realtor Sales Associate ABR, SRS<br />
Cell 609-846-5376<br />
Office 609-884-5005<br />
hollicappelli@coastlinerealty.com<br />
Buying: Searching for your dream home? From cozy condos to spacious<br />
family homes, let me guide you through the exciting journey!<br />
Selling: Ready to move on to your next chapter? I will develop a<br />
unique marketing strategy to attract qualified buyers.<br />
Vacation Rentals: Own a property in this sought-after vacation<br />
destination? Turn it into a profitable rental with my assistance!<br />
JUST LISTED 1 BED, 1 BATH<br />
VACATION RENTAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
404 Denver Ave, #210,<br />
WW Crest $250,000<br />
37 Jackson St, Cape May<br />
6 Beds, 4 Baths, Sleeps 17<br />
Tony, Tina, Brad, Cody<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005<br />
BOB HARTMAN JR<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
Cell 609-780-4626<br />
BobHartmanJr@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
Contact me for all your sales<br />
and rental needs!<br />
Rosa, Ryan, Dana<br />
20 ACRES IN EDGEWOOD<br />
Excellent development opportunity! Approximately 20 acres<br />
of vacant land in a rapidly expanding area. $1,950,000.<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005<br />
Coleen, Pete<br />
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The Exit Zero Crossword<br />
The theme is let’s have a drink... compiled by Nicole James<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6 7 8 9<br />
10<br />
11<br />
12 13<br />
14 15<br />
16<br />
17<br />
18<br />
ACROSS<br />
1. Made with whiskey, sweet<br />
vermouth, and bitters. Also a<br />
borough in NYC. (9)<br />
4. Referring to something that is<br />
not modern or common. (3,9)<br />
8. Classification of whiskey that<br />
includes Maker’s Mark, Bulleit<br />
and Booker’s. (7)<br />
10. Often served in a copper<br />
mug. (6,4)<br />
12. Enjoy one up, dirty or dry<br />
with vodka or gin. (7)<br />
14. Captain Morgan, Bacardi,<br />
Kraken.... (3)<br />
15. Sparkling wine used for<br />
celebration. (9)<br />
16. Oldest operating brewing<br />
company from Pottsville, PA. (9)<br />
17. Casamigos, Espolon, Jose,<br />
Patron... (7)<br />
18. Green teas, lemon drops,<br />
kamikazes and Washington<br />
apples are all common what? (5)<br />
DOWN<br />
1. Add orange juice to 15 across<br />
and enjoy at brunch! (6)<br />
2. Often made with rum, lime<br />
and mint. (6)<br />
3. Brewery on Seashore Road<br />
serving Winnie, Hawaiian Eyes<br />
and Halfway There. (4,7)<br />
5. Enjoy this beer with a lime.<br />
(6)<br />
6. Make it spicy and add celery<br />
to this tomato juice cocktail.<br />
(6,4)<br />
7. This distillery is located on<br />
Shunpike Road on a beautiful<br />
coastal farm. (5,7)<br />
9. This was Carrie Bradshaw’s<br />
drink of choice in the hit show<br />
Sex & the City. (12)<br />
11. The world’s most widely<br />
recognized red wine. (8)<br />
13. This cocktail is made with 17<br />
across and can be served frozen<br />
with a salt rim. (9)<br />
14. If you want a drink over ice,<br />
you’ll order it on the _____. (5)<br />
15. Expression said when<br />
clinking glasses with friends. (6)<br />
SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 35<br />
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