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V22 N15 May 16, 2024
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May 16, 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 • may 16, 2024 • volume 22, number 15<br />
Historic Cold Spring Village held their Feasting on History restaurant gala on Wednesday, May 8 at Naval Air Station Wildwood. David and Inga<br />
LaPuma and other attendees sampled food and beverages from local businesses, while supporting the community. More inside. Aleksey Moryakov
Page 2 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024
5/3: Around The Town On Friday Night At Carney’s<br />
Rebecca’s mom and friends<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
HIGH TIDE<br />
HAPPY HOUR<br />
— EVERY —<br />
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY<br />
3:00Pm to 5:00pm<br />
*BAR SEATING<br />
ONLY<br />
205 beach ave<br />
Cape May, 08204<br />
RustyNailCapeMay.com<br />
@rustynailcapemay<br />
$8<br />
FISHERS ISLAND<br />
LEMONADE<br />
$8<br />
SHACK<br />
MARGARITA<br />
$4 PACIFICO DRAFT<br />
$8 DIP TRIO<br />
$10 BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP<br />
May 16, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 3
5/12: Around The Avenues & Alleyways Of Cool Cape May<br />
Kathy, Rustin, Joanne<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
New Spring Menus!<br />
Open 7 Days @ 5pm | Fine Dining | Reservations Required<br />
413 South Broadway, Cape May | 609-849-9255 | granabyob.com<br />
Page 4 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024<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.
A Cape May<br />
Classic<br />
live music<br />
10pm-1am<br />
THU, MAY 16 - JUMPER DUO<br />
FRI, MAY 17 - FLIP N MICKEYS<br />
SAT, MAY 18 - KINGSLEY<br />
SUN, MAY 19 - SOUNDS OF PHOENIX<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 />
May 16, 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 />
Opening full time starting<br />
May 20!<br />
Food Truck Thu, Fri 4-8pm<br />
Sat 1-8pm & Sun 1-6pm<br />
Mondays: Trivia with<br />
Josh 6-8pm<br />
Join us for our May specialty drinks: The Cucumber Mama & Signal Smash.<br />
Follow us on social media for all the Nauti!<br />
916 Shunpike Road, North Cape May · 609-770-3381 · Nautispirits.com · @nautispirits<br />
Page 6 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024
5/8: Feasting On History<br />
At Naval Air Station Wildwood<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Patricia, Karen, Janet<br />
Annie, Chet, Austin<br />
Feasting on History<br />
May 16, 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 May 23. 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 SEPTEMBER, 2003 AT THE PILOT HOUSE<br />
TO ADVERTISE<br />
Debbie Bove and Tim Shriver<br />
of Pilot House<br />
Dave Schultz, Merrie and Bill Flynn, Susan<br />
Schultz<br />
Rick Dee<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 />
Page 8 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024<br />
Dane and Monica Bickley<br />
Cindy Hofner, Charlie Hofner<br />
and Rich Falise<br />
Donna Paterson, Peter Boncross,<br />
Christine D’Amico
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 />
May 16, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 9
MAKING<br />
#MADISONMOMENTS<br />
IN CAPE MAY!<br />
1025 BEACH AVE<br />
CAPE MAY, NJ<br />
609.884.7011<br />
LIVE MUSIC<br />
EVERY WEEKEND!<br />
WED 5/15<br />
JOHN KING 5PM - 9PM<br />
THURS 5/16<br />
KARAOKE NIGHT 5PM - 9PM<br />
FRI 5/17<br />
T BONE 5PM - 9PM<br />
SAT 5/18<br />
DC DUO 5PM - 9PM<br />
SUN 5/19<br />
CHRIS LAX 1PM - 4PM<br />
Cape May's ONLY<br />
Beachfront Liquor Store<br />
SUNDAY - THURSDAY<br />
12PM - 8PM<br />
FRIDAY & SATURDAY<br />
11AM - 9PM<br />
Local Craft Beer, Wine & Artisanal Spirits<br />
WineCellarCapeMay.com<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK<br />
HAPPY HOUR<br />
SUN - FRI 3PM - 6PM<br />
BREAKFAST<br />
FRI-SUN 8AM - 11AM<br />
CRUSH<br />
WEDNESDAYS<br />
$8 CRUSHES | 12 FLAVORS<br />
ALL DAY EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />
HarrysCapeMay.com<br />
609.884.2779<br />
BEACH CLUB<br />
Open Memorial Day<br />
thru Labor Day<br />
• Beach Rentals • Cabanas<br />
• Activities for the Kids<br />
• Delivery from Harry's<br />
Ocean Bar & Grille<br />
Book 2024 rentals online at<br />
MontrealBeachResort.com<br />
Page 10 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024
5/8: Feasting On History<br />
At Naval Air Station Wildwood<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11am-2:30pm<br />
Dinner Nightly from 4:30pm<br />
Cape Resorts<br />
322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May<br />
609-884-9119 TISHASFINEDINING.COM<br />
Lindsey, Meagan, Crystal<br />
Cathy, Sarah, Sundi<br />
Martini Hour 8pm-11pm Every Night!<br />
Specialty Martinis $12<br />
EL HEFE<br />
Tres agave Amaretto lime juice<br />
agave and Amarena cherries<br />
BUFFALO BLUE<br />
Tito’s buffalo sauce olive juice<br />
and blue cheese stuffed olives<br />
KENTUCKY DROP<br />
Bullet bourbon Limoncello<br />
lemonade mint<br />
FRENCH BLONDE<br />
Tanqueray Lillet Blanc St.<br />
Germaine grapefruit juice & bitters<br />
PORN STAR<br />
Vanilla vodka passion fruit simple<br />
syrup lime & Prosecco<br />
COOL AS A CUCUMBER n/a<br />
Muddled cucumber mint simple<br />
syrup and ginger beer $8<br />
Snacks<br />
Sm Cheese Board $13<br />
Meatball Martini $9<br />
Spicy Nuts &<br />
Flavored Popcorn $7<br />
Open Daily 11:30am-10pm<br />
3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
609-889-7000 • 5WestPub.com<br />
May 16, 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 />
Open Daily 6:30-2<br />
BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY<br />
Page 12 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024<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: Poppi’s Brick Oven Pizza in Wildwood, across the street<br />
from Dogtooth Bar & Grille, one of its two sister restaurants — the other<br />
being Mudhen Brewing Company. This BYOB spot serves up classic<br />
Italian dishes, brick oven pizza and delicious salads and sandwiches.<br />
The vibe: It was a pretty busy Friday night in Wildwood with the<br />
town and surrounding areas a buzz with preparations for rallies, competitions,<br />
movie filming and festivals all weekend. The restaurant was<br />
nearly full inside and out, but we were sat right away at a table just<br />
inside the dining room with a great view of their open kitchen. Their<br />
beautiful brick oven was in full view and it’s always fun to see where all<br />
the magic happens while you’re eating, and we were ready to eat.<br />
The food: Poppi’s offers roasted garlic in herbs and oil paired with<br />
fresh bread to start every table. It was incredible and not a crumb was<br />
left behind. The garlic was sweet and a great change from the typical<br />
bread and butter you see at most restaurants. We then started with<br />
Parmesan truffle fries which came out hot and packed with parmesan<br />
cheese, parsley and black truffle oil — super flavorful. For dinner,<br />
Dan went with the roast pork Italiano sandwich — herb-roasted pork,<br />
sharp provolone cheese, broccoli rabe, roasted spicy long hots and<br />
garlic. Nicole had the chicken pesto panini — grilled chicken, breaded<br />
eggplant, imported provolone cheese, mayo and homemade pesto in a<br />
homemade panini. We paired them each with a salad so that we could<br />
really enjoy our truffle fries and we still managed to save enough room<br />
to split a Tiramisu for dessert. Like we said, we were ready to eat!<br />
The takeaway: Poppi’s is open daily from 11am and while they are<br />
BYOB, you can purchase Hawk Haven wines by the bottle to enjoy with<br />
your group. If you want to enjoy some food at home, order online for<br />
pick up! Keep them in mind for your next event, too! Poppi’s can cater<br />
both on-site and off, just reach out to their events team through their<br />
website!
May 16, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 13
Dine-in • full bar • takeout<br />
delivery through grubhub<br />
mon-thu 4-9 & Fri-Sun 12-9<br />
THURSDAYS $5 burgers + $3 Michelob Ultra drafts<br />
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Live music 4-8<br />
SUNDAYS half price apps + $5 drafts 3-9<br />
110 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May · 609-770-8479 · exitzero.com<br />
Page 14 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024
5/8: Feasting On History<br />
At Naval Air Station Wildwood<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Jason, Crystal<br />
Adored by<br />
Visitors...<br />
Loved by<br />
Locals!<br />
Ready to feast!<br />
Open Daily 7am-2<br />
-2pm<br />
Joe, Joe<br />
Beach & Grant 609-884-3772<br />
May 16, 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 />
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 />
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 />
Reopening<br />
late spring<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 />
COLD SPRING GRANGE<br />
735 Seashore Road, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-0114<br />
Serving great classic comfort food in a beautiful<br />
location with a historic vibe. Chef Sherry Sheldon<br />
created a menu that offers pub-style fare while<br />
embracing the farm-to-table concept.<br />
Reopening<br />
June<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
BYOB YES YES u b<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 />
Page 16 EXIT ZERO May 16, 2024
5/8: Feasting On History At Naval Air Station Wildwood<br />
Tommy, Jodi — Nauti Spirits Mary Pat — Slacktide Mary — Cape May Brew Co.<br />
Jessica, Michelle Ken, Maryjane Vincenzo — Vincenzo’s Little Italy<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
May 16, 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 />
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 />
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 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 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 />
D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
BYOB YES YES u<br />
GEORGE’S PLACE<br />
3001 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-6088<br />
www.kararestaurantgroup.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 />
B, L, D<br />
$8-$27<br />
CASH ONLY<br />
BYOB NO YES b H<br />
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season<br />
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May 16, 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 />
GOLDEN STOP<br />
120 Park Boulevard, Cape May<br />
(609) 602-8830<br />
thegoldenstop.com<br />
GRANA BYOB<br />
413 S. Broadway, Cape May<br />
granabyob.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 />
MAD BATTER<br />
19 Jackson Street, Cape May<br />
(609) 884-5970<br />
www.madbatter.com<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 />
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 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 />
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 $5-$16 BYOB NO YES<br />
D<br />
L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
L, D<br />
L, D<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<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 />
$5-$48.50<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC,<br />
AE, D<br />
u b<br />
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BYOB YES NO b<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
BYOB YES YES<br />
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B, L, D<br />
B, L, D<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 />
Reopening<br />
late spring<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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The Pier House is now open daily following<br />
an extensive winter refresh redesign!<br />
Breakfast 8am-12pm • Lunch 12pm-4pm • Dinner 5pm-9pm<br />
Live music & BBQ nights return starting<br />
Memorial Day Weekend!<br />
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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. New for this<br />
season... a fabulous new indoor-outdoor vibe!<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 & Megan Bumbernick bring their<br />
restaurant chops from the Surfing Pig in North<br />
Wildwood. They’ve introduced a new menu complete<br />
with 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 />
B, L, D<br />
L, D<br />
L, 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 />
$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 />
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L, D<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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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 />
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Bird Droppings<br />
Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu<br />
This time of year, almost every email<br />
I receive from fellow bird watchers<br />
contains information about the newest<br />
Spring arrivals. Since I don’t communicate<br />
with anyone who is not<br />
a birder, this means every email I receive<br />
is a noticeboard of information. If you post<br />
a bird before your friends/rivals, you win.<br />
My neighbor Peter Manzleman got House<br />
Wrens in his yard before ours returned but our<br />
Orchard Orioles returned before his. Orchard<br />
Orioles are a brick-colored blackbird that<br />
breed widely in broken woodland habitat in<br />
our region. The trees in the community of<br />
Reed’s Beach are rich with them.<br />
Speaking of Reed’s Beach, any day now,<br />
the beaches of Delaware Bay will host hundreds<br />
of thousands of migrating shorebirds<br />
all drawn to the bounty of horseshoe crab eggs<br />
deposited by these ancient hub-cap shaped<br />
carapace encased sea creatures. Already<br />
clambering ashore, the pinhead sized, lipid-rich<br />
eggs enable the energy starved birds<br />
to refuel for the next leg of their flight to high<br />
arctic breeding grounds. Still encased in ice,<br />
the birds must survive on the fat they lay<br />
down in Delaware Bay until the Arctic sun<br />
brings forth the insects the birds need to feed<br />
this year’s crop of young.<br />
While several shorebird species depend<br />
upon the crab eggs, the poster child of the<br />
Spring shorebird concentrations is the cinnamon<br />
breasted Red Knot or “Robin Snipe”<br />
as the market gunners once knew the bird.<br />
But from now until the last week in May, the<br />
sandy beaches of Delaware Bay will host one<br />
of the planet’s most celebrated concentrations<br />
of living things. Millions of breeding<br />
crabs, and hundreds of thousands of frantic<br />
shorebirds all conjoined in a frenzy of sex<br />
and gluttony with the drive to move your<br />
genes forward driving the whole shooting<br />
match. It’s the great natural spectacle in our<br />
backyards — one that draws spectators from<br />
across the planet. Don’t miss it. By June the<br />
birds will be gone, filling the Arctic air with<br />
their frenzied wings and chortling calls. The<br />
crabs, their procreative drive quelled, they’ll<br />
retreat into the deep. Regional birders will<br />
move on to the next event. Colorful breeding<br />
songbirds in Belleplain State Forest and come<br />
July marshes that will host ranks of southbound<br />
shorebirds.<br />
Quick turnaround. Summer in the Arctic<br />
is brief and the shorebirds we are seeing now,<br />
keep a tight schedule. Here today, gone in<br />
June, back in July. Cape May is a critical steppingstone<br />
in this planetary dance of life.<br />
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Katie, Kyle, Tim, Susana<br />
Mary, Maureen, Henrik, Mike, Kathy<br />
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Moreys Piers crew<br />
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Andrea, Dominic, Kim<br />
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COASTAL CULINARY BLISS<br />
Experience paradise on a plate as SeaSalt Restaurant welcomes<br />
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lunch 12-4pm<br />
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Daniella Christmas, Liz Holland<br />
Chris, Rose<br />
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Joe<br />
Canal’s<br />
OF CAPE MAY & RIO GRANDE<br />
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Visit joe-canals.com - click on Cape May location<br />
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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 />
Phil, Brandi, Barbara<br />
Open Friday-Monday 10:30am-5:00pm<br />
Cape May’s Full-Service Jeweler<br />
Offering Custom Designs,<br />
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Academy of Culinary Arts<br />
510 CARPENTERS LANE l 609-854-4489<br />
Shop online at trinketscapemay.com<br />
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Did everybody have a good Mother’s<br />
Day? I know it can be… let’s say<br />
ummm… tricky sometimes. But<br />
hopefully one thing that brings<br />
families together is a good movie!<br />
Maybe you all saw something that made it all<br />
a little better. So what did you watch?<br />
There are plenty of movies set to come<br />
out for “the big weekend.” You know what I’m<br />
talking about, Cape Mayers! Memorial Day<br />
weekend is going to be busy. And theaters are<br />
already buzzing with new releases. We’ll get to<br />
that next week.<br />
Last month, the TV series Fallout premiered<br />
on Amazon Prime and their Freevee<br />
platform as well. Good news because it means<br />
that anybody can watch the show with commercials<br />
but free nonetheless. Nice, Amazon!<br />
As far as adaptations go, this one is top<br />
notch. The backdrop is a post-apocalyptic<br />
dystopian Los Angeles, but you wouldn’t recognize<br />
the place. In the future, everything<br />
is dusty and vacant from atomic devastation.<br />
There are underground dwellers living in<br />
The Movie Column<br />
By arts columnist Tom Sims<br />
vaults, defiant land nomads, and ghouls (one<br />
with no nose…cool effects).<br />
Our protagonist is an underground vault<br />
dweller who ventures outside on a quest to<br />
find her father, who’s been kidnapped. Her<br />
quest eventually leads to her carrying a human<br />
head across the bleak landscape to where her<br />
father is being held captive.<br />
The popular role play game has been<br />
around for a quarter century. The idea of<br />
video game adaptations is not new. A 1993<br />
Super Mario Brothers film is considered the first<br />
adaptation, and many say the worst. The franchise<br />
redeemed itself 30 years later when a<br />
reimagined film grossed over a billion dollars!<br />
Investments make sure today’s video<br />
game movies are much better. I don’t play<br />
these games, so I rely on the movies. The Last<br />
of Us series (2022) was outstanding. It’s from<br />
Max (formerly HBO Max) and it’s still not<br />
steaming for free — bad Max! Other films are<br />
Rampage (2018, very cool!) and a bunch of Lara<br />
Croft: Tomb Raider and Pokémon flicks.<br />
Is dystopian post-apocalyptic action not<br />
your thing? Understood. But Fallout plays it<br />
really well. Listen, Oscar just overly praised<br />
the movie Oppenheimer — and that sadly true<br />
story was about two major cities being leveled.<br />
It’s not hard to see with all of today’s<br />
conflicts that this could happen again. Scary,<br />
yes, but that’s what drives a lot of these movies.<br />
Strangely, it can make for wild adventures<br />
in mindless entertainment so we might as<br />
well enjoy.<br />
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Sherry, Holly Edward, Karan Sue, Ed<br />
Barbara, Paula Sam, Conner — Hawk Haven Kathy, Ed<br />
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18. Seeds<br />
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DOWN<br />
1. Smuckers<br />
2. Grapes<br />
3. Berries<br />
4. Preserves<br />
5. Lime<br />
7. Watermelon<br />
9. Juice<br />
10. Pear<br />
11. Dragon Fruit<br />
22. Cherry Bomb<br />
23. Pits<br />
24. Coconut<br />
ACROSS<br />
6. Strawberry<br />
8. Kiwi<br />
10. Pie<br />
12. Melons<br />
14. Banana<br />
15. Apple<br />
17. Green<br />
19. Grapefruit<br />
21. Lemon<br />
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Jane, Bella Adam, Victoria — Seasalt Steve, Cat — Behr Brewing<br />
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World’s<br />
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Marcos, Eddie<br />
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Just for Laughs<br />
Washington Street Mall<br />
Spring Sidewalk Sale<br />
10am-5pm<br />
Saturday, May 18<br />
Sunday, May 19<br />
Monday, May 20<br />
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The Activity Column<br />
Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, get the bikes out for a ride!<br />
Spring is the season to break out your<br />
bike — longer days, streets free of<br />
snow and leaves, and pleasant<br />
weather make riding a joy. This is<br />
especially true in Cape May, where a<br />
bike liberates you from parking woes. Riding<br />
a bike is also good, low-impact exercise that<br />
improves your balance and coordination. You<br />
might want to do some lunges and leg lifts to<br />
get your body in shape, but you should give<br />
your bike some TLC before you hit the road.<br />
Wipe that bike with a fuzz-free rag and<br />
soapy water as soon as you bring it out of<br />
storage. As you clean the frame, look for signs<br />
of wear — serious dents may require professional<br />
attention. Wipe the chain to remove<br />
sand and other debris, then lubricate. Check<br />
the tires — look for worn treads or cracks in<br />
the sidewalls that indicate a need for replacement.<br />
Make sure the brakes aren’t rubbing and<br />
the springs in your saddle are still springy.<br />
Grasp the handlebars — if your hands come<br />
away with flecks from the handgrips, consider<br />
replacing them. Put new batteries in your<br />
headlamp. Then, take a short test ride to be<br />
sure you haven’t missed anything.<br />
Pay attention to the kids’ bikes, too. Adjust<br />
the seat height for kids who have grown over<br />
the winter, or for kids who are riding handme-downs.<br />
Inspect toddler seats, trailers and<br />
alley-cats to make sure your passengers are<br />
safe. Don’t rush to put a baby into that bike<br />
seat — they don’t have the neck strength until<br />
they are about one year old. When the toddler<br />
is ready, add goggles or sunglasses because<br />
the dust and pollen in the wind is rough on little<br />
eyes. This has the added benefit of making<br />
your pictures even more adorable.<br />
Now that your bike is in top shape, check<br />
your locks. Shoot some compressed air into<br />
the mechanism to force out debris. Swain’s<br />
Hardware can help if you need a new one.<br />
Clean the helmets that have been gathering<br />
dust, and try them on for size. New Jersey<br />
law requires helmets for riders 17 and under,<br />
but consider one for yourself, too. It sets a<br />
good example and, according to the Cleveland<br />
Clinic, wearing a bike helmet “reduces serious<br />
head injuries by 60 percent.” Modern helmets<br />
are light and comfortable, but only you can<br />
decide if your brain is worth protecting.<br />
If you don’t have the tools you need to<br />
prep your bike, visit the Fixit station in front of<br />
Convention Hall. You’ll find an air pump and<br />
other tools to keep your bike in shape. If you<br />
don’t have mechanical knowledge, consider a<br />
bike tune up at a local repair shop like Village<br />
Bicycle Shop on Lafayette Street.<br />
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Lynn, Gale, Joe<br />
Jennifer, Christina, Albert, Roshon<br />
Carol, Beverly, Carol, Dona<br />
Dave, Matt<br />
Janet, Kate, Jennie, Purdy, Monica<br />
Barbara, Carol Ann<br />
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Kiwanis Club<br />
of Cape May<br />
ANNUAL YARD SALE<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 25<br />
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Tom, Lindsey<br />
1041 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY<br />
Doors open at 7am<br />
Come early to find a treasure or two. Bring your bags!<br />
Proceeds support Cape May Kiwanis historic clubhouse<br />
Donations may be dropped off<br />
from 10am-3pm<br />
Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 24 @ 12pm<br />
Clothing, shoes, electronics & large furniture will not be accepted!<br />
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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 />
Mary, Lynne, Linda<br />
Please consider donating this<br />
holiday season to help<br />
animals in need!<br />
To learn more, visit<br />
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Sunday Worship Services @ 8am<br />
Come by Boat, Car, Bike or Walk<br />
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join us as we enjoy the creation while learning of the creator<br />
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Celebrating 35 Years!<br />
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Kiki, Karen, Gaby, Martha<br />
Monica, Debbie, Paul<br />
Celebrating 35 years<br />
of bringing beautiful music to<br />
Cape May, NJ.<br />
Sunday, May 26–<br />
Sunday, June 23, 2024<br />
Join us for four weeks and 15 musical<br />
performances of classical, chamber, jazz,<br />
funk, Indie-pop and Americana music,<br />
featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony, Erich<br />
Cawalla & the Uptown Band, BAILEN, the New<br />
York Chamber Ensemble, New Jersey<br />
Symphony Chamber Players, the Atlantic Brass<br />
Band, OKCello, and more, including an<br />
intimate tribute to George Mesterhazy.<br />
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Cape May’s First & Only All Streaming Radio Station
The Answer Lady<br />
Wise answers to perplexing questions<br />
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 love my wife, but she has a problem with<br />
the fact that I am a voracious reader. There<br />
is nothing I like better than to sit down after<br />
dinner in my favorite chair with a good book<br />
and read until it’s time to go to bed. I have a<br />
very stressful job in the medical field, and this<br />
is how I unwind. Every night, she does something<br />
to grab my attention — turning up the<br />
volume on the TV, interrupting me or plunking<br />
herself on my lap. Before you even say it, yes,<br />
I do pay attention to my wife. We spend the<br />
entire weekend doing various activities from<br />
nature hikes to birding. I just want this time to<br />
myself. Is that so wrong? — Foiled Reader<br />
Dear Foiled<br />
Perhaps you could spend some time educating<br />
your wife regarding the joys of reading<br />
and we don’t mean in a condescending way.<br />
Find out what she likes, then pay a visit to Cape<br />
Atlantic Book Company and Good Scents.<br />
Picks out some titles she might like. Wrap<br />
them in a pretty ribbon and present them to<br />
her. You might also want to add some magazines<br />
— like Exit Zero — to spur her interest.<br />
Dear Answer Lady<br />
My niece moved in with my mother about<br />
a year ago. She takes care of my mother and is<br />
pretty good about it. I also fear she has ulterior<br />
motives, as in ending up inheriting the house,<br />
which is worth a pretty penny. My mother has<br />
made some comments alluding to that. I don’t<br />
think it is fair to cut her own children out of our<br />
fair share, but when I bring it up with my siblings,<br />
including my niece’s mother, I am told I<br />
am paranoid. “Mom would never do that,”<br />
they say and of course, my sister is particularly<br />
defensive. Am I wrong? — Concerned<br />
Dear Concerned<br />
Of course you’re wrong. Your mother may<br />
very well leave the house to your niece. Don’t<br />
you think that is appropriate given she is the<br />
one — not you or your siblings — taking care<br />
of her? There is no abuse or undue pressure<br />
being laid upon your mother. The property is<br />
your mother’s to do with as she pleases. What<br />
you might do, if you are so “concerned” is take<br />
your mother to a nice lunch at Tisha’s and ask<br />
her about her estate plans and ensure she has<br />
a will. That should be your concern. You will<br />
have more problems if she does not have one.<br />
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Jim, Jack<br />
Colleen and Marizol<br />
Debbie, Kyle<br />
Jenny Guillen, Karla Molina<br />
Frank, Natasha, Dye, John<br />
Pamela, Avila<br />
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5/3: Welcome Party For Colleen & Marizol’s Wedding At Carney’s<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Keyla, Frank<br />
Jason, Jane, Bob, Kelly<br />
Jill, Tom<br />
Devin, Sam, Will, Deb<br />
Joanne, Cody<br />
Pam, Lora, Jackie<br />
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5/3: Welcome Party For Colleen &<br />
Marizol’s Wedding At Carney’s<br />
MAKING TECHNOLOGY<br />
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Bridgette, Emily, Rory<br />
Robert Panaccio, VMD<br />
Robert Moffatt, VMD<br />
Nancy Reilly, VMD<br />
Patricia J. Link, DVM<br />
The Baller Squad<br />
694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May<br />
609-884-1729<br />
capemayvet.com<br />
Jill, Tom, Janet, Elizabeth<br />
hours by appointment<br />
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5/3: Welcome Party For Colleen &<br />
Marizol’s Wedding At Carney’s<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
EXPLORE OVER 25 AIRCRAFT<br />
AND A WORLD WAR II-ERA<br />
WOODEN HANGAR!<br />
Dugan, Garrett, Lillian, Keira<br />
Maryanne, Karen, Anina, Connie<br />
Barbara, Barbara, John<br />
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5/3: Sip Into Spring Fundraiser For The Arc Of CM At Cape May Winery<br />
Chris, Sarah, Chuck<br />
Patrica, Majken, Stig<br />
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• Water on<br />
• Power washing<br />
• Window washing<br />
• Outdoor furniture setup<br />
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• Maintenance/repairs<br />
• Landscaping<br />
• HVAC serviced<br />
• Service to smoke/co detectors<br />
One call does it all!<br />
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Save up to 14.6% on Sales Taxes By Renting Through Coastline<br />
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5/3: Sip Into Spring Fundraiser For<br />
The Arc Of CM At Cape May Winery<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Cody Menz<br />
RealtoR©, Sales Associate<br />
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Cell: (609) 675-1928<br />
Office: (609) 884-5005 x307<br />
CodyMenz@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
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941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May<br />
Kristen, Amy, Tom, John, Michel<br />
Tom, Michael, Elizabeth, Rob<br />
Rose, Natalie, Marisa, Maria<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 />
ZELDA is a young girl who came to the shelter<br />
when her family could no longer care for<br />
her. She has a lot of energy and loves to run in<br />
the yard. Zelda is treat motivated which helps<br />
with training. Her leash skills need some<br />
work, but she is progressing. Zelda would<br />
thrive in a home with experience training a<br />
young German Shepard.<br />
AURORA is a beautiful malamute who came<br />
to the shelter when her owners could no longer<br />
care for her. She is a bit nervous, but loves<br />
to sit on your lap for pets. Aurora needs some<br />
more confidence to take leash walks, but she’s<br />
progressing wonderfully. She is a gentle and<br />
sweet girl who would do best in a quiet home<br />
that lets her get comfortable at her own pace.<br />
BRUNO is a quiet gentleman who came to the<br />
shelter when his owner could no longer care<br />
for him. He’s shy at first but warms up quickly.<br />
Bruno has good leash skills and looks to his<br />
human for guidance. He is nervous around<br />
cats and would need a slow introduction, but<br />
other dogs are OK. He would do well in a quiet<br />
home with older children.<br />
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BARBARA McPHERSON<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<br />
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Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com<br />
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5/3: Sip Into Spring Fundraiser For<br />
The Arc Of CM At Cape May Winery<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Tom, Gayle, Patti, Ruth, Peggy<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 />
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In the historic district w/<br />
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941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 ext 112<br />
Lisa, Patrick, Keith, Maureen, Jeffrey, Gina<br />
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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 />
CAROUSEL is a brave little girl who was pregnant<br />
and living on the streets. Somone found<br />
her and her kittens under a house and brought<br />
them to the shelter. Carousel is about 10<br />
months old and ready for a loving home. She<br />
is spayed and up to date on all vaccinations. If<br />
interested in bringing her home, contact the<br />
shelter.<br />
RICKY AND LUCY are a brother-and-sister<br />
pair looking to be adopted together. They lived<br />
with a single man who passed away and were<br />
eventually put outside. The pair is about eight<br />
years old and in good health weighing 11 and<br />
12 pounds. Ricky and Lucy deserve the best,<br />
so please contact the shelter if interested in<br />
bringing them home.<br />
FRIDAY is a one-year-old black cat who<br />
should not be overlooked! There’s nothing<br />
spooky about this sweet boy. He gets along<br />
with other cats and children, plus he’s housetrained.<br />
Friday is a great cat who is affectionate<br />
and gentle, making him the perfect family<br />
pet. If interested in meeting Friday, contact<br />
the shelter.<br />
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5/3: Sip Into Spring Fundraiser For<br />
The Arc Of CM At Cape May Winery<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Shelly, Karen, Pat, Donna<br />
Ashley, Shawn<br />
Joe, Martin, Lori, Theresa<br />
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PROPERTY PAGES<br />
Luxurious living awaits at 4 Dory Drive in Cape May Court House.<br />
This stunning six-bedroom, three-bathroom home boasts<br />
approximately 2,400 sq ft of completely renovated space. It was<br />
taken down to the studs and beautifully brought back to life<br />
with too many add-ons and bonus features to squeeze into this<br />
text – you’ll have to come see it for yourself! This house is being<br />
offered fully furnished as you see it, from the Bluetooth capable<br />
zero gravity full body message chair down to the stainless-steel<br />
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Located in one of the area’s most coveted neighborhoods<br />
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Asking Price $749,999.<br />
4 DORY DRIVE, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE<br />
Contact Charles Hewitt of Coastline Realty at 609-408-2202.<br />
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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 />
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5/3: Sip Into Spring Fundraiser For The Arc Of CM At Cape May Winery<br />
Jim Benjamin, Anthony Len Desiderio, Andrew Bulakowski<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
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Michael, Rita<br />
Stevie, Sam<br />
Marie, Joe Katrina, Godfrey Natalie, Maria<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
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5/3: Sip Into Spring Fundraiser For The Arc Of CM At Cape May Winery<br />
Sandy, Kristian Joe, Theresa George, Byron<br />
Marjorie, Raymond Miriam, Taunean Karl, Stig<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 />
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Realty<br />
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Heijung Park-Colameco<br />
Broker Salesperson<br />
609-602-8641 (c)<br />
5/3: Sip Into Spring Fundraiser For<br />
The Arc Of CM At Cape May Winery<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
1045-1047 Lafayette St<br />
Updated triplex<br />
5 Beds, 4 Baths Total<br />
Asking $2,195,000<br />
Len, Carmela and Carmela Desiderio & Pattiann Ponchietera<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 />
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5 Beds | 5.1 Baths | 2 Boat Slips | Asking $1,999,999<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005<br />
John, Michel, Bobby<br />
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5/4: Around The Town On Saturday On Ocean Street<br />
Kim, Jim<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
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Visit JerseyCapeRealty.com<br />
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We are incredibly humbled that you have made JCR<br />
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Thanks to our Clients, JCR had the highest number<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 />
225 Grant St, Cape May<br />
9 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths - $2,749,000<br />
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4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths - $2,149,900<br />
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two primary suites, screened porch.<br />
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314 Beach Ave, Cape May<br />
Restaurant - $170,000<br />
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Amazing opportunity to have your own<br />
beachfront restaurant! Business only,<br />
includes equipment, furnishings, décor.<br />
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795 Route 109 B, Lower Township<br />
Commerical - $2,799,000<br />
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auto repair shop in high traffic area.<br />
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5 Springers Mill Rd, CM Court House<br />
4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths - $1,150,000<br />
Executive Estate<br />
Spectacular home on 2.78 acres with<br />
pool, gardens, attached garage plus<br />
detached two-story workshop.<br />
Open 7 days a week<br />
With our full-time professional Realtors &<br />
a fully dedicated rental team<br />
609-884-5800<br />
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4/27: Inaugural “Ignite Your Light”<br />
Women’s Wellbeing Weekend<br />
Realtor Sales Associate ABR, SRS<br />
Cell 609-846-5376<br />
Office 609-884-5005<br />
hollicappelli@coastlinerealty.com<br />
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
404 Denver Ave, #210,<br />
WW Crest $250,000<br />
2 Fernwood Rd, Town Bank<br />
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, Sleeps 6<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 />
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 />
Sparkle Dance Party<br />
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The Exit Zero Crossword<br />
The theme is fruit... compiled by Nicole James<br />
1<br />
2 3 4<br />
5<br />
6 7 8<br />
9<br />
10 11<br />
12 13<br />
14<br />
15 16<br />
17<br />
18 19 20<br />
21 22<br />
23<br />
24<br />
ACROSS<br />
6. This fruit’s festival is<br />
Saturday, June 1 in West Cape<br />
May! (10)<br />
8. A brown, hairy fruit that is<br />
green inside and refers to a bird.<br />
(4)<br />
10. A variety of fruit can be used<br />
to make this fall dessert. (3)<br />
12. Cantaloupe and Honeydew<br />
are this type of fruit. (6)<br />
14. Packed with potassium and<br />
makes a delicious bread. (6)<br />
15. “An _____ a day keeps the<br />
doctor away.” (5)<br />
17. 15 across can have red,<br />
yellow or _____ skin. (5)<br />
19. Half of this fruit in the<br />
morning helps boost your<br />
immune system. (10)<br />
21. Sour fruit used for culinary<br />
and cleaning uses. (5)<br />
22. The hit by the Runaways that<br />
begins, “can’t stay at home, can’t<br />
stay at school. “ (6,4)<br />
23. Plums, cherries and 16 down<br />
have these inside. (4)<br />
24. Can be shaved, used for oil,<br />
milk, water and even a bra. (7)<br />
DOWN<br />
1. Widely known brand of 4<br />
down. (8)<br />
2. Used to make wine. (6)<br />
3. After black, blue and rasp. (7)<br />
4. Jams, Jellies and _________<br />
are made with a variety of fruits<br />
with sugar. (9)<br />
5. Pairs wonderfully with a<br />
margarita or in a 10 across. (4)<br />
7. Large fruit containing black<br />
seeds. (10)<br />
9. Apple, prune and grape are<br />
varieties of this beverage. (5)<br />
10. The type of tree the partridge<br />
was in on the first day of<br />
Christmas. (4)<br />
11. Also known as a pitahaya or<br />
strawberry pear. (6,5)<br />
13. Both a fruit and a color. (6)<br />
16. Justin Bieber’s 2021 hit — he<br />
gets them out in Georgia. (7)<br />
18. Fruits contain these and<br />
vegetables do not, categorizing<br />
them differently. (5)<br />
20. West Cape May’s summer<br />
festival will celebrate this fruit<br />
on August 31. (6)<br />
SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 35<br />
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