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Where We’re Eating
Here’s what the EZ team were chowing on this week
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Page 12 EXIT ZERO November 9, 2023
Every week, the Exit Zero crew goes for lunch (or dinner or,
maybe even on occasion, breakfast) at one of Cape May’s excellent
dining establishments. Then we give you the skinny on
what we ate, what we talked about (or some of what we talked
about), who spat their drink from laughing too hard, who served
us, who we bumped into and, you know, the general lay of the land.
The place: This week we’re highlighting where we’re drinking and
we spent a few hours at Nauti Spirits Distillery last week. Their tasting
room is at the end of their long gravel driveway off Shunpike Road. We
were lucky, and you may be too depending on the time of year, to see
the large field of sunflowers on your left — perfect spot to snap photos.
The vibe: It was a Wednesday, so it wasn’t too busy, but the weather
was beautiful, and Courtney, Kayla and Nicole grabbed a few chairs
around a firepit. There were a couple of picnic tables filled with teachers
having an afternoon out with pumpkin painting and team bonding.
They purchased their pumpkins from the large bin that Nauti offers
with a variety of sizes, another great spot to grab your gourds for the
season. There were a couple of other firepits lit through the outdoor
area, so as it got later, and chillier, we opted to light ours to keep warm
for the remainder of the night. We brought some snacks to much on —
Nauti doesn’t serve food so make sure to bring your own. Matt’s Family
Food Truck is, however, there on weekends serving some delicious BBQ
and some other tasty bites (Fri 4-8pm, Sat 1-8pm and Sun 1-6pm).
The drinks: Nicole started with a Delaware Bay Breeze, her usual
anytime she visit Nauti, with pineapple, cranberry, lime and Nauti
vodka. Courtney and Kayla went for something spicy with the Sizzle
Berry — Nauti’s jalapeno vodka with strawberry puree, ginger, lemon
and club soda with a Tajin rim. Everyone went back for a second round
but switched it up. We couldn’t pass up on the seasonal NO. 8 Cider —
plundered #8 whiskey, spiced apple cider, orange and lemon. This was
the afternoon’s highlight for sure, and we wished this wasn’t just a seasonal
cocktail. I guess we’ll just have to make time to visit again before
it’s gone, and you should, too!
The takeaway: Nauti Spirits is open from 12pm Thursday-Sunday
and from 2pm Monday-Wednesday. They have some fun events coming
up including their Holiday Sip & Shop on November 25. Keep an eye
on their socials to learn more about who’s participating!