V22 N1

Where We’re Eating
Here’s what the EZ team were chowing on this week
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BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY
Page 12 EXIT ZERO February 8, 2024
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: Primal Cape May on Beach Avenue right across the
street from Taco Caballito and next to the Beach Arcade.
The vibe: When you step inside Primal, you’re greeted with a view
into their open kitchen where all the magic happens, plus a case packed
with their steak, including tomahawks, ribeyes and filets. The restaurant
offers an intimate dining experience with its dim lighting and
smaller space. The restaurant is BYOB so bottles of wine sat on nearly
every table we passed while heading to our table — right by the windows,
offering an outstanding ocean view. When booking, you have the
choice of ocean or kitchen seating, so keep that in mind when planning
your evening.
The food: Dan and Nicole were celebrating their anniversary and
we didn’t hold back when ordering. It was also our first time dining at
Primal, so we wanted to try everything. They served us fresh bread to
get the evening started with olive oil and pesto dipping oils. We then
started with the Burrata, which came with prosciutto, crostini, and
balsamic pearls. Then we also had to have the Pork Belly in a Korean
BBQ sauce. Both were delicious and we were then served a complimentary
house salad before we dug into our main course. Dan went for
the Barrel-cut ribeye and Nicole enjoyed the filet — both with the garlic-peppercorn
sauce. Primal’s sides are served A la carte and we shared
creamed spinach and truffle Yukon mashed potatoes... some of the best
mashed potatoes Nicole has ever had. Just when we thought we couldn’t
squeeze in another bite, a complimentary dessert hit the table — a rich
and decadent chocolate mousse and fruit plate. We can’t say no to that.
It was just the right amount of sweetness to close out the night.
The takeaway: Primal is a great spot to celebrate a special occasion
and should be planned ahead of time. The price reflects the quality
of your meal, and it was well worth it. They start taking reservations
exactly nine days in advance at 12am on Resy. Primal sells out quickly
so stay on top of the bookings for your next night out.