V22 N3

Where We’re Eating
Here’s what the EZ team were chowing on this week
Uncle Bill’s
See you in the spring!
BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY
Page 12 EXIT ZERO February 22, 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: A longtime favorite of visitors and locals, Alfe’s in Wildwood
located on New Jersey Avenue below Island Bowl.
The vibe: Alfe’s has been around since 1985 serving up traditional
Italian dishes, seafood, steaks and more. There are four separate dining
rooms to enjoy a meal and guests may come dressed casually or
dressed up — it’s the experience that really gives the feel of a fine dining
restaurant. All entrees are served with their delicious house salad,
bread, butter and dipping oil plus intermezzo, which is Alfe’s case is a
lemon sorbet to cleanse the palate before the main course hits the table.
Nothing ever feels rushed and the service is always so welcoming and
knowledgeable. Alfe’s typically offers a long list of specials and Dan and
Nicole are always so impressed how well they remember each item.
Sometimes you don’t even need to look at the menu — we barely did
ourselves this time because we had been dreaming of what we wanted
up until we sat down at our table.
The drinks: Alfe’s has an incredible martini menu on the large
chalkboard near the bar right when you walk in. They range from fruity
and light to sweet and dessert-like — as well as a few classics. Nicole
enjoyed her favorite, a lemon-drop martini while Dan went with a Captain
and Coke. We ordered fro the bar while we waited for our table and
enjoyed a second with dinner. They were just that good.
The food: We tried a couple new apps this visit and had clams
casino and a bowl of escarole soup, after enjoying our salad and some
bread, which was all delicious. For our mains, Nicole went with gnocchi
and meatballs while Dan had chicken parmigiana with a side of his
own gnocchi. Everything was fabulous, but we boxed up our leftovers to
enjoy the next day... it was just as good the second time.
The takeaway: Alfe’s has a consistency that you can’t beat. Traditional
meal, wonderful service and ambiance and delicious drinks to
bring it all together. If you’re planning an upcoming date night, keep
Alfe’s in mind, especially if you’re in the mood for pasta.