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V22 N7 March 21, 2024
V22 N7
March 21, 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 • march 21, 2024 • volume 22, number 7<br />
Carney’s held their annual St. Paddy’s Day Polar Plunge & 5k on Saturday, March 16. Linda, Barbara, Susan and Edie jumped into the fun with the rest<br />
of the community to help support NextGen30 and the Cape May County Food Closet. More photos from the plunge inside. Aleksey Moryakov
4 MONARCH CT.,<br />
LOWER TOWNSHIP<br />
3 BR/2 BA single story<br />
home that features<br />
cathedral ceilings.<br />
$739,000<br />
FOR SALE<br />
312 BRAINARD AVE.,<br />
CAPE MAY POINT<br />
4 BR/4.5 BA updated<br />
home located just 1.5<br />
blocks to the beach.<br />
$2,200,000<br />
FOR SALE<br />
1 MICHIGAN AVE.,<br />
NORTH WILDWOOD<br />
3 BR/2.5 BA waterfront<br />
home with boat slips<br />
and a waterfront deck.<br />
$825,000<br />
FOR SALE<br />
6 CARTER RD.,<br />
CMCH<br />
2 BR/2.5 BA home that<br />
features multiple decks<br />
with water views.<br />
$549,900<br />
FOR SALE<br />
1506 VELVENTO<br />
AVE., CAPE MAY<br />
4 BR/4.5 BA new<br />
construction home located<br />
two blocks to the beach.<br />
$3,995,000<br />
214 W. VINEYARD CT.,<br />
LOWER TOWNSHIP<br />
4 BR/2 BA split level<br />
home located in Cape<br />
May’s Tranquility Park.<br />
$559,000<br />
211 THIRD AVE.,<br />
WEST CAPE MAY<br />
4 BR/4 BA three story<br />
new construction home<br />
with a rear deck.<br />
$1,825,000<br />
292 FISHING CREEK<br />
RD., NORTH CAPE MAY<br />
3 BR/3 BA custom built<br />
home that offers a<br />
saltwater pool and a pond.<br />
$799,000<br />
Cape May | North Wildwood | Lower Township<br />
FOR SALE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com<br />
Todd deSatnick / Broker of Record | 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May | 609.884.1300<br />
Page 2 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024
3/16: Whiskey In The Jar Perform At The Mad Batter<br />
Diane, Brian Eddie, Edna Dawn and Shawn Austin<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
THE WINE DINNER SERIES<br />
AT THE EBBITT ROOM<br />
Explore world renowned producers accompanied by Chef Jason<br />
Hanin’s award-winning cuisine. These intimate dinners will be<br />
hosted in our exquisite Richmond private dining room, and will be<br />
lead by representatives from each winery.<br />
TOUR DE FRANCE<br />
Thursday, April 4<br />
GIRO D’ITALIA<br />
Thursday, May 2<br />
Reserve your spot<br />
EBBITTROOM.COM<br />
Located at the Virginia Hotel<br />
25 Jackson Street, Cape May<br />
March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 3
3/16: Whiskey In The Jar Perform At The Mad Batter<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Dillan, Ed Malloy, Mackenzie, Ryan, and Pete<br />
Cape May Shantys<br />
Whiskey in the Jar — Tom, Barry, Susan<br />
Conner, Bill, Shannon<br />
Loretta, Lora, Jack<br />
Page 4 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024<br />
Mary Pat, Claudia, Dawn, Lisa, Bobbie
A Cape May<br />
Classic<br />
live music<br />
10pm-1am<br />
THU, MAR 21 - STAY ACOUSTIC<br />
FRI, MAR 22 - JUMPER<br />
SAT, MAR 23 - DJ DENNY OH<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 />
March 21, 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 />
Food Truck Fri 4-8pm & Sat 1-8pm<br />
Trivia with Josh Mon 6-8pm<br />
Fridays All Day:<br />
$17 Old Fashions & Charmer Drinks<br />
March Drink Specials:<br />
Irish Potato, Celtic Harmony,<br />
Nauti Bunny, Bourbon Bunny<br />
MARCH 26: Easter egg scavenger hunt - we’re hiding three eggs with prizes<br />
around Cape May County. Follow us on social media for clues.<br />
MARCH 31: Furry friends egg hunt on the farm.<br />
916 Shunpike Road, North Cape May · 609-770-3381 · Nautispirits.com · @nautispirits<br />
Page 6 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024
Where Did EZ<br />
Go On Vacation?<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROVING CORRESPONDENT<br />
Mike, Linda, Mary and Bob spent some time in Costa Rica!<br />
Kate and Alissa Marisch and Jan Castle on the train at Busch Gardens<br />
Mike Feola, Mimi Doyle and Sally Galbraith at Tybee Island, Georgia<br />
March 21, 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<br />
Clipart Contest!<br />
«In every issue, we are concealing a<br />
birthday cake in an ad. Can you find<br />
it? Enter by filling out the form at<br />
exitzero.com/clipart. Entries must be<br />
sent by March 28. Winner gets a $21<br />
gift card! The winner’s name will be<br />
posted on our Facebook page each<br />
Thursday. Happy hunting, and here’s<br />
the exact size of the image!<br />
Save Money On The<br />
21st Of Every Month!<br />
«Call us crazy, but we are offering a<br />
21% DISCOUNT to everything in our<br />
restaurant and retail store (including<br />
online!) on the 21st of EVERY MONTH<br />
during 2024. This will also apply to<br />
our online store! Why? Well, because<br />
we’re 21 years old this year, and we<br />
want the whole world to know... and<br />
to celebrate along with us!<br />
If You Turn 21,<br />
Celebrate With Us!<br />
«If you’re reading this page,<br />
you know that Exit Zero is 21 this<br />
year. Now we want to hear from<br />
anyone else who is 21 this year.<br />
Why? Because if you are turning 21<br />
this year, just bring in your driver’s<br />
license or any other proof of age, and<br />
get a $21 gift card to spend at our<br />
restaurant or retail store!<br />
FLASHBACK TO EZ OF AUGUST, 2003, WITH THE STAFF OF THE WATER’S EDGE!<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 />
Page 8 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024<br />
The staff of the late and lamented Water’s Edge, which was located at La Mer Beachfront Resort and was led by<br />
the legendary chef Neil Elsohn and his wife Karen. From left: Patrick Ewing, Erin Kirk, Ed “His Airness” Collins, Holly<br />
Harbour, Amy Wilson, Sean Hennessey, Jacqui Magee, Kerry Habel, Jim Dieser, Mary Crowding, Fran Maletteri, Lauren<br />
Genovese, Melissa Rossi, Patrick Mitchell and Chelsea Kirk. Photo: Maciek Nabrdalik
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 />
March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 9
3/15: Beach Bar Opening Night At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
Stacy, Nicole, Rachelle, Dave, Doreen, Genee, Sam<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.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 />
3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May<br />
609-889-7000 • 5WestPub.com<br />
Dinner Monday-Saturday from 4:30pm<br />
Serving Lunch starting March 26<br />
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-2:30pm<br />
322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May<br />
609-884-9119 TISHASFINEDINING.COM<br />
Page 10 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024
3/15: Beach Bar Opening Night At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
Paul, Muffin<br />
Sam, Chris, Dawn<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
Closed through Mar 27<br />
for winter break,<br />
reopening Mar 28!<br />
Join us for Easter Brunch Sun, Mar 31<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 />
Blackened Swordfish-N-Grits,<br />
Pan-Seared Scallops, Roasted Duck Breast.<br />
Fine Dining | Reservations Required<br />
413 South Broadway, Cape May | 609-849-9255 | granabyob.com<br />
March 21, 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 />
Breakfast with the Bunny 8am-12pm<br />
3/30 & 3/31<br />
BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY<br />
Page 12 EXIT ZERO March 21, 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: This week we couldn’t pass up trying some of the new<br />
menus at Exit Zero Filling Station on Sunset Boulevard in West Cape<br />
May, right across the street from Sunset Liquors.<br />
The vibe: It was a Thursday, first day open for the week, and the dining<br />
room had a handful of tables filled with people craving their newest<br />
offer — $5 burgers all day every Thursday, more on that later. The<br />
fireplace was roaring, and a few barstools were occupied where Gordon<br />
was slinging some delicious cocktails. We couldn’t indulge in the drinks<br />
but we sure enjoyed the food.<br />
The food: The revamped menu is now available with the return of<br />
some old favorites like Pad Thai and Chicken and Waffles. What we<br />
went for was the $5 burger — complete with American cheese, lettuce<br />
and tomato. No substitutions allowed for this meal, but you can opt to<br />
add fries and a drink! The favorite we had however was the famous Hot<br />
Chick sandwich, now available in a wrap! It’s all the tasty goodness of<br />
the Hot Chick — tangy slaw, fried chicken, pepperjack cheese, spicy<br />
pickles and sriracha aioli — but tightly wrapped in a flour tortilla and<br />
served with fries. Jack also enjoyed a Wedgie — iceberg lettuce topped<br />
with crumbled blue cheese, onion, avocado, tomato, bacon, blue cheese<br />
dressing and a balsamic reduction. A classic salad like this never gets<br />
old, and you can add grilled chicken or salmon for a protein boost.<br />
The takeaway: Exit Zero Filling Station is open Thu-Sun from<br />
12-9pm for dine-in or takeout! If you’d like to enjoy an extra special<br />
night out, book one of the private dining trailers — Airstream, Chevy<br />
or Boombox. All off the regular menu but you’ll enjoy a private dining<br />
experience with your group, and get some great photos, too! Check out<br />
exitzero.com for more about making a reservation. Live music is back<br />
on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8pm so be sure to arrive early to get<br />
a good seat. The dining room is first-come, first-served so keep that in<br />
mind when making your dinner plans.
March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 13
Page 14 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024
3/15: Beach Bar Opening Night<br />
At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Heather, Steph, Rob, Brian, Dan, Jeff<br />
Joe, Mare, Kim, Chris, Nancy<br />
Annie, Linda, Donna<br />
March 21, 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 />
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 />
Page 16 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024
3/15: Beach Bar Opening Night<br />
At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Want to be seen by<br />
thousands of locals &<br />
visitors each week?<br />
Local Crew<br />
Advertise in Exit Zero!<br />
609-770-8479<br />
info@exitzero.com<br />
Adored by<br />
Visitors...<br />
Loved by<br />
Locals!<br />
Holly, Nathan, Paul<br />
Open Daily 7am-2<br />
-2pm<br />
Judy, Eileen, Ed, Lou, Rod, Steve<br />
Beach & Grant 609-884-3772<br />
March 21, 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 />
H U<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
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 />
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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 />
March 21, 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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March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 21
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 />
Closed for<br />
the season<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 />
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 />
PIER HOUSE<br />
1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May<br />
(609) 898-2244<br />
www.capemaylamer.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 />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
$12-$48<br />
Cards:<br />
V, MC, AE, D<br />
FULL BAR YES 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 22 EXIT ZERO March 21, 2024
3/15: Beach Bar Opening Night At Harpoons On The Bay<br />
John, Patti Joe, Dawne Christine, John<br />
Liz, Michelle Adam, Nate Kathy, Mike<br />
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Mother’s Day Brunch<br />
at the Pier House<br />
Sunday, May 12 | 8am-2pm | A la Carte Brunch Menu<br />
1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May | 855-731-6021 | capemaylamer.com<br />
March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 23
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 />
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 />
PROVENCE<br />
2 North Main Street, CM Court House<br />
(609) 884-4948<br />
www.provencecapemay.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 />
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 />
Experience exquisite French cuisine that can only be<br />
described as a beautifully choreographed synergy of<br />
food, flavors and techniques, plated with undeniable<br />
flair and whimsy.<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 />
L, D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<br />
B, L, D<br />
B, L, D<br />
D<br />
Closed for<br />
the season<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 NO YES<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
BYOB YES NO u b<br />
BYOB NO YES<br />
FULL BAR YES YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
BYOB YES YES<br />
FULL BAR NO YES<br />
b<br />
H U<br />
u b<br />
H<br />
u b<br />
H U<br />
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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March 21, 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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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Bird Droppings<br />
Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu<br />
March 17 (St Patrick’s Day, to those<br />
of you deprived of Irish descent)<br />
is also the day our Osprey returns<br />
to New Jersey. There is no causeand-effect<br />
relationship that I am<br />
aware. It’s just that the Osprey timetable and<br />
the wearing of the green coincide.<br />
A common summer resident, way back<br />
in November, the last of North America’s<br />
Osprey trickled past the hawk watch at Cape<br />
May Point State Park. Their destination was<br />
the Amazon Basin where summer sun is a<br />
365 day per year fact of life. But now with their<br />
hormones raging, it’s time for adults to begin<br />
a new breeding season. Last year’s young<br />
will sit this year out, electing to remain in the<br />
tropics. Why risk a perilous journey if you are<br />
not going to breed?<br />
But with menhaden returning to Delaware<br />
Bay, Osprey are reestablishing territories and<br />
in the days ahead rekindling pair bonds with<br />
birds engaging in high circling and spirited<br />
aerial displays that demonstrate their breeding<br />
fitness. The courtship is sealed with a fish.<br />
Chesapeake Bay hosts the continent’s<br />
greatest concentration of breeding Osprey<br />
but Delaware Bay is not far behind and frankly<br />
the two watersheds might be considered one<br />
as far as Osprey are concerned. Soaring aloft<br />
on the super-heated air of mid-summer, it’s<br />
certain an Osprey soaring over the Maurice<br />
River is seeing the glint of sunlight shining on<br />
the Chesapeake.<br />
An Osprey that high is not fishing. For<br />
fishing birds cruise along under 200 feet,<br />
then descend to 60 feet when prey is sighted,<br />
they plunge. Targeting prey swimming within<br />
three feet of the surface, the birds sometimes<br />
submerge their entire bodies to secure prey.<br />
Fish catching machines, the feet of Osprey<br />
have a swiveling outer toe that allows them to<br />
present prey with a four cornered net of talons.<br />
The pads of an Osprey’s feet are embedded<br />
with tiny spicules designed for grasping<br />
slippery prey. And birds rising after a<br />
plunge, fish in tow trail a string of silver water<br />
droplets as they climb. And climb they must<br />
because if successful, it is almost certain that<br />
one or more Bald Eagles will be in pursuit.<br />
The brigands almost always succeed in forcing<br />
the Osprey to drop its catch. Eagles with<br />
young already in the nest by April, call this<br />
business as usual. The volume of eagles and<br />
Osprey breeding locally attest to the health of<br />
our aquatic ecosystem — indeed most Osprey<br />
along the Maurice River manage to fledge<br />
three to four young per nesting cycle; eagles<br />
two to three.<br />
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!<br />
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Nancy, Brenda, Andy<br />
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Are you ready for this review? I don’t<br />
think so. There are two included in<br />
this week’s column. I have never<br />
been a big fan of the sand saga, Dune.<br />
I’ve said it before — I go for episodic<br />
over epic every time. Dune seemed so drawn<br />
out. But my wife is a big fan of the books, so<br />
off we go to see the second installment in<br />
what I’m guessing will be a trilogy.<br />
Just for kicks we picked the 4Dx theater to<br />
see it. I mean, what’s the big deal, right? Isn’t<br />
it a little like an amusement park ride? They<br />
mist you. The chair vibrates. Little puffs of<br />
air poof you… I went to one of these theaters<br />
maybe 15 years ago. How much has changed?<br />
Twenty-five bucks a ticket? Wow, that seems<br />
extreme. Still, I’m committed to going now<br />
— let’s do it.<br />
Oh… my… word! Stop this ride, I want<br />
to get off! There was a trailer for a sequel to<br />
Twister, and I was practically thrown out of my<br />
seat. The chair vibrates, sure, but it also swirls<br />
around like a roller coaster. Enough.<br />
But after I settled in, I wouldn’t have been<br />
The Movie Column<br />
By arts columnist Tom Sims<br />
as interested in the movie if I wasn’t being<br />
tossed around the whole time. Fights or sandworms<br />
— or even just looking over the horizon<br />
is more interesting when your chair is moving<br />
with you (especially as you rise above a hill<br />
to look out into the distance). Very, very cool!<br />
The movie? Oh come on, you know it.<br />
Sandworms and sand dunes, and oh I don’t<br />
know… sand all over the place. Sand people<br />
fighting in the sand. I mean… you get it, right?<br />
OK, OK, my wife let me know that this version<br />
of the movie is much closer to the book series.<br />
I guess that’s why it’s so epic. And you know<br />
how I feel about epic.<br />
In other news, Emma Stone won the<br />
Oscar for best leading actress for her work<br />
in Poor Things this year. You are not ready for<br />
this movie. It’s as artsy as it is allegory —<br />
Frankenstein meets 9 1/2 Weeks. I don’t know<br />
how else to explain it. But be ready for it.<br />
There is lots of sex and glorious cinematography.<br />
The art direction is otherworldly for sure.<br />
Enjoy… if you dare.<br />
And one more dope “indie film defeats<br />
Hollywood glitz machine” update from Oscar.<br />
My fave, Godzilla Minus One beat out Tom<br />
Cruise and Mission Impossible 7 for best visual<br />
effects. I think it should have won for best<br />
story, too. I don’t care if you’re “not into<br />
Godzilla,” see this movie ( you still need to<br />
catch it in theaters)!<br />
Tom H. Sims is an award-winning indie filmmaker.<br />
His latest book of stories is based on his short<br />
films. Visit YouTube.com/tomhsims.<br />
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Joey, Gabriel, Elana, Jessica, Kyle<br />
ARDEN’S KIDS<br />
GIFTS & CLOTHING<br />
Celebrating 40 Years!<br />
Owen, Mason, Bethany<br />
Washington Common, Cape May<br />
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CAPE MAY’S LANDMARK JEWELER<br />
Say it with a Diamond!<br />
Eileen Stone, Lori, Eileen<br />
Not your grandmother’s jewelry<br />
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CROSSWORD SOLUTION<br />
Finnegan family<br />
15. Chick<br />
16. Kid<br />
19. Rain<br />
21. Easter<br />
23. Egg<br />
25. Bee<br />
DOWN<br />
1. Tulips<br />
2. Allergies<br />
3. Bloom<br />
4. Flowers<br />
5. Beginnings<br />
6. Daisy<br />
8. Equinox<br />
9. Butterflies<br />
13. Spring Break<br />
26. Baseball<br />
27. Cheep<br />
7. Cherry Blossom<br />
10. Grass<br />
11. The Bog<br />
12. Sunshine<br />
14. Seeds<br />
17. Daffodil<br />
18. Garden<br />
20. Kite<br />
22. Nest<br />
24. Rabbit<br />
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Sharon, John<br />
Kim, Scarlet, Carol, Steve<br />
Kristie, Terry<br />
Marissa, Kevin<br />
Sean, Toby, Cathy, Nancy, Brenda<br />
Rayan, Logan<br />
Rhiannon, Sam<br />
Feltersnatchers<br />
Megan, David<br />
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Rhiannon, Sam, Christine, Art, Andrew<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 />
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Mora, Scarlet, Ripely, Amy, Chad<br />
Open Friday-Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm<br />
Cape May’s Full-Service Jeweler<br />
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Just for Laughs<br />
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Rosemarie & kids<br />
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609-884-5466 * SCOPECAPEMAY.COM<br />
Jennifer, Sandy, Liam<br />
Kaleidoscope<br />
506 WASHINGTON STREET MALL<br />
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The Activity Column<br />
Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, celebrate Easter around town!<br />
My memories of Easter include<br />
tulips and light coats, but the<br />
most common date for Easter<br />
is March 31, so I probably wore<br />
winter boots as often as white<br />
patent shoes to church. Easter can fall as early<br />
as March 22, but the last time it did, James<br />
Monroe was president, and it won’t be that<br />
early again until 2285. Let’s hope our many<br />
times great grandchildren have warm coats.<br />
For most Christians, Easter falls on the<br />
first Sunday after the first full moon that falls<br />
on or after the vernal equinox, unless that<br />
day is a Sunday. This means Easter can fall<br />
between March 22 and April 25. Simple, right?<br />
This was agreed upon at the Council of Nicaea<br />
in 325. Orthodox Christian churches use the<br />
Julian calendar, so they usually celebrate a<br />
little later. Over the centuries, there have been<br />
efforts to set Easter on a fixed Sunday, or at<br />
least to agree on one date for the celebration.<br />
Leaders of the world’s major Christian<br />
denominations have wanted to establish a<br />
common date as a symbol of reconciliation<br />
among the churches, and to have it settled by<br />
the 1700th anniversary of the Nicaean Council<br />
in 2025. No announcement has been made,<br />
and many think church leaders should be<br />
focusing on more important issues.<br />
Christians are accustomed to differences<br />
in Easter’s celebration, after all. Some<br />
Christians mark Holy Thursday with acts of<br />
humility, like washing the feet of strangers,<br />
while others choose acts of service, like work-<br />
ing in a food bank. In Switzerland, there’s no<br />
Easter Bunny, the cuckoo brings Easter eggs.<br />
In Germany, it’s a fox. There is also tolerance<br />
for change — Lent was once a more arduous<br />
period on the religious calendar, requiring<br />
abstinence from meat, eggs, dairy, sport<br />
and sex for the entire six-week period from<br />
Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday. Giving up<br />
chocolate is much easier.<br />
If you’re celebrating Easter in Cape May,<br />
join the Easter Egg Hunt on Convention Hall<br />
Beach, March 30 from 11am-2pm for children<br />
aged 10 and under. No rain date. The Easter<br />
Fashion Stroll starts at Rotary Park, Sunday,<br />
March 31. Registration begins at noon, and<br />
the stroll at 1pm. Treat yourself to an Easter<br />
meal — Harry’s hosts an Easter brunch and<br />
egg hunt on March 30. Easter EggstravanZOO<br />
at the Cape May Zoo will entertain the kids<br />
who are off school from Friday, March 29<br />
through April 7. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, a<br />
game of “ISpy” and a “Hopstacle” course.<br />
Visit www.capemaycountynj.gov/1008/Park-<br />
Zoo for more information.<br />
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3/9: Comedy Night<br />
Fundraiser At VFW Post 386<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Animal Outreach<br />
of Cape May County<br />
Petar, Paul<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 />
Please consider donating this<br />
holiday season to help<br />
animals in need!<br />
Audrey, Bruce<br />
To learn more, visit<br />
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John, Janet<br />
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3/9: Comedy Night Fundraiser At VFW Post 386<br />
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Comedians and organizers of event<br />
Bob, Clair Joe, Tina, Izzie Darlene, Ed<br />
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Ley table
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 was at a dinner party last week. When<br />
the hostess served the soup course, I said I<br />
didn’t like consommé and would pass. My<br />
boyfriend and I got into a heated argument<br />
afterwards. He said I was “rude,” “ill mannered”<br />
and I “embarrassed” him. I don’t see<br />
it. Why move my spoon around a bowl, waste<br />
food and pretend I think it’s yummy? If the<br />
tables were turned, I wouldn’t be offended.<br />
I ate everything else and made the obligatory<br />
compliments. I’m interested in what you<br />
think. — Standing My Ground<br />
Dear Standing<br />
The Answer Lady thinks you are rude and<br />
ill-mannered. Anyone in this day and age who<br />
takes the time to make dinner for non-family<br />
The Answer Lady<br />
Wise answers to perplexing questions<br />
members or anyone for that matter, is a saint,<br />
irrespective of what type of soup/consommé<br />
is served. Honesty is not necessarily the best<br />
policy in situations where someone is giving<br />
you the gift of hospitality. The deed is done.<br />
Perhaps you could “turn the tables” and invite<br />
the couple to your home for a barbecue. West<br />
Side Market will hook you up with all you need<br />
and we’re pretty sure your guests will eat a bit<br />
of everything you serve without opening it.<br />
Dear Answer Lady<br />
I have a co-worker who is constantly<br />
asking me to switch days with him or finish<br />
his shift for him because he “has to be somewhere.”<br />
My car broke down this week and I<br />
asked him to switch days with me so I could<br />
take it into the shop. He said he couldn’t do it<br />
because he had plans to go bowling with his<br />
sister. Is he kidding? I did not say anything<br />
but I’m pretty offended. I work with him in a<br />
medical facility and don’t want to make things<br />
awkward. — Used and abused<br />
Dear Abused<br />
Why are you so accommodating? This<br />
must stop. And shouldn’t these matters be<br />
resolved by the boss or supervisor, especially<br />
given it is a “medical facility.” Stop enabling.<br />
Your co-worker is not a believer in reciprocity.<br />
You, on the other hand, need to get your chi<br />
back. A shopping spree is in order. Start at Red<br />
Oak to grab the perfect purse, and then grab a<br />
friend and head over to Cape May Winery. Sit<br />
back. Enjoy the wine, the cheese and the company.<br />
Let the boss worry about the rest.<br />
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Take The Chill<br />
Challenge!<br />
Vickie, Jackie, Jim<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 />
Celie, Bill, Steve, Donna<br />
President and his crew<br />
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3/9: Comedy Night<br />
Fundraiser At VFW Post 386<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
EXPLORE OVER 25 AIRCRAFT<br />
AND A WORLD WAR II-ERA<br />
WOODEN HANGAR!<br />
Shawn, JJ, Lauren<br />
Harvey, Kathy, Susan, Kathy, Sandy<br />
Scott, Lori, Collen, Ian<br />
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3/9: Comedy Night<br />
Fundraiser At VFW Post 386<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Robert Panaccio, VMD<br />
Robert Moffatt, VMD<br />
Nancy Reilly, VMD<br />
Patricia J. Link, DVM<br />
Leo, Pete, Jack<br />
694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May<br />
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hours by appointment<br />
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Celebrate Arbor Day<br />
Free Seedling<br />
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April 10 & 11 from 9am-2pm<br />
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Pick up your free seedling while supplies last!<br />
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• West Cape May<br />
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• NJ Forest Service<br />
• Arbor Day Foundation
3/5: Cape May County Association Of<br />
Realtors Happy Hour At Lucky Bones<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Dutch, Ann Marie<br />
Jane, Noah<br />
Joanie, Jerri<br />
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3/5: Cape May County Association Of<br />
Realtors Happy Hour At Lucky Bones<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Kristine, Peg, Maryanne<br />
Judy, Riley, Barbara<br />
Tracey, Rick, Andrew<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 />
REESE is a four-and-a-half-year-old girl who<br />
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Reese loves to run around the yard, and<br />
she has good leash skills, taking her time on<br />
walks. According to her previous owner, she<br />
is good with older children and crate trained.<br />
OCEAN is a young, sweet girl who was surrendered<br />
to the shelter when her family could<br />
no longer care for her. She loves to be with<br />
humans and quickly leans in for pets. Ocean<br />
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HOLLY STEGER<br />
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3/5: Cape May County Association Of<br />
Realtors Happy Hour At Lucky Bones<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
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sleeping 8 guests total. This<br />
home has been renovated<br />
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conveniently close to the BEST<br />
sunsets in Lower Township!<br />
Daily & weekly stays available<br />
June through September 2024! Contact for pricing.<br />
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941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 ext 112<br />
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 />
Noah, Zella, Lyndsey<br />
THE COTTAGE AT SHUNPIKE POND - WEEKLY RENTAL<br />
Sleeps 6, pet friendly. Still a few weeks available!<br />
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August 17-24 $3,000. August 24-31 $2,200.<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 ext 107<br />
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Riley, Riley, Ed
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 />
VIOLA is a bit of a mystery, be we do know she<br />
was smart enough as a stray to join a feral cat<br />
colony where feeders came every day. She is<br />
three years old and very sweet and quiet. Viola<br />
is fully vetted and would be great in a home<br />
with other cats. She has so much love to give if<br />
adopted into a loving family who will give her<br />
a second chance.<br />
MACARONI is a handsome little fellow who<br />
came to the shelter when he was found dumpster<br />
diving at a local Shoprite. He’s a bit shy at<br />
first but warms up quickly. Macaroni is only<br />
three months old and has always been a scavenger.<br />
He needs a warm and loving home with<br />
clean water and food. If interested in this cute<br />
boy, contact the shelter.<br />
BLUE BELL was found living in a shed with<br />
other cats and was fed by the neighborhood<br />
children. She is a sweet girl who is about 6-7<br />
months old and fully vetted. Blue Bell will<br />
need patience and understanding but will<br />
domesticate if started out in a quiet and small<br />
room. If interested in giving this girl a loving<br />
home, contact the shelter.<br />
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3/5: Cape May County Association Of<br />
Realtors Happy Hour At Lucky Bones<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Jerry, Jim, Joan, Rick, Jerry<br />
Barb, Debbie, Judy, Marion<br />
Brenda, Lori, Robert, Tracey<br />
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PROPERTY PAGES<br />
503 E. STANTON ROAD, UNIT 203, WILDWOOD CREST<br />
Beachfront Bliss Awaits! Live the dream at Mare Bella in<br />
Wildwood Crest. This meticulously updated three-bedroom,<br />
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waves and enjoy an open floor plan in this stunning fully renovated<br />
property. Additional features include a spacious laundry<br />
room, outdoor BBQ grills, a beach shower, bike racks, and two<br />
assigned parking spaces<br />
Convenience abounds with this unit’s location, situated less<br />
than 200 feet from Wildwood Crest’s stunning beaches on a<br />
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rent on average for $3,000 per week, offering lucrative weekly<br />
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Asking Price $824,000.<br />
Contact Carol Menz of Coastline Realty at 609-374-0325.<br />
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941 COLUMBIA AVENUE • CAPE MAY • 609-884-5005<br />
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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 />
March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 61
3/5: Cape May County Association Of Realtors Happy Hour At Lucky Bones<br />
Steve, Lisa Andy, Darlene Nicole, John<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
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3/5: Cape May County Association Of Realtors Happy Hour At Lucky Bones<br />
Susan, Peg Joanie, Ann Marie Jerom, Andy<br />
Zella, Lyndsey Mary Ann, Betsy Kristin, Tim<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 63
3/9: Around The Town At Nauti Spirits Distillery<br />
Happy Birthday Emily Duke!<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 />
Market Expert<br />
Experienced Negotiator<br />
& Results Driven<br />
Contact “Heijung”<br />
for your next<br />
Real Estate Strategy!<br />
3/9: Around The Town<br />
At Nauti Spirits Distillery<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
Mark, Owen, Lauren<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 />
JUST LISTED<br />
Circle of Excellence 2017-2022<br />
2022 Platinum Circle of Excellence<br />
FOR SALE<br />
Desiree Ritterhoff, Jonas McInnis, John Norton,<br />
Malia Caminos, Marisa Caminos<br />
301 W 18 th Street,<br />
North Wildwood<br />
5 Beds | 5.1 Baths<br />
Asking $1,999,999<br />
600 Shunpike Road,<br />
Cape May Court House<br />
4 Beds | 2.1 Baths<br />
Asking $575,000<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005<br />
Bridget, Bonnie<br />
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3/9: Around The Town At Nauti Spirits Distillery<br />
Soumya, Sophie<br />
Morgan, Amanda, Diana, Maggie, Ali, Molly<br />
Colleen, John<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER PRINTS, PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO@EXITZERO.COM<br />
Ryan Griffin<br />
Salesperson<br />
Direct: 609.602.5578<br />
Office: 609.884.1300<br />
601 MADISON AVE.,<br />
CAPE MAY<br />
The Blue Fish Inn is a<br />
classic, mid-century 12<br />
room motel with a pool<br />
and off-street parking.<br />
$4,890,000<br />
FOR SALE<br />
9 SEA TRL.,<br />
COLD SPRING<br />
Building lot in a coveted<br />
location between Cape May<br />
and Cape May Point.<br />
$1,425,000<br />
211 THIRD AVENUE,<br />
WEST CAPE MAY<br />
4 BR/4 BA three story<br />
new construction home<br />
with a rear balcony<br />
$1,825,000<br />
RGriffin@deSatnickRealEstate.com<br />
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com<br />
1320 C VIRGINIA AVE.,<br />
CAPE MAY<br />
2 BR/1 BA Village Greene<br />
quad with an enclosed<br />
porch and outdoor shower.<br />
$659,000<br />
1340 C PENNSYLVANIA<br />
AVE., CAPE MAY<br />
2 BR/1 BA Village Greene<br />
quad with a deck and<br />
screened in front porch.<br />
$665,000<br />
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204<br />
Todd deSatnick / Broker of Record<br />
FOR SALE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
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Visit JerseyCapeRealty.com<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 />
5 Springers Mill Rd, CM Court House<br />
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505 B Lighthouse Ave, CM Point<br />
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths - $2,149,900<br />
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933 Washington St, Cape May<br />
Multi-Units - $2,980,000<br />
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parking close to downtown & beach.<br />
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1253 Washington St, Cape May<br />
5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths - $1,475,000<br />
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yard, attached 4-car garage, Cape<br />
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314 Beach Ave, Cape May<br />
Restaurant - $170,000<br />
“YB” Business Only<br />
Amazing opportunity to have your own<br />
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includes equipment, furnishings, décor.<br />
Open 7 days a week<br />
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March 21, 2024 EXIT ZERO Page 69
3/9: Around The Town<br />
At Nauti Spirits Distillery<br />
Realtor Sales Associate<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 />
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Vacation Rentals: Own a property in this sought-after vacation<br />
destination? Turn it into a profitable rental with my assistance!<br />
SOLD<br />
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV<br />
520 Elmira Street, Cape May<br />
Listing Agent<br />
37 Jackson St, Cape May<br />
6 Beds, 4 Baths, Sleeps 17<br />
Chelsea’s Bachelorette<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 />
Karen, Eileen, Paul<br />
104 OAK AVENUE, DEL HAVEN<br />
This recently renovated beach-themed home in Del Haven<br />
offers a perfect retreat for vacation or year-round living.<br />
3 Beds | 1 Bath | $480,000<br />
941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005<br />
Karin, Judy, Rose, Tara<br />
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5<br />
10<br />
The Exit Zero Crossword<br />
The theme is Spring... compiled by Nicole James<br />
6 7 8 9<br />
2 3<br />
4<br />
1<br />
Mary Hinchcliffe<br />
Salesperson<br />
Direct: 609.780.6598<br />
Office: 609.884.1300<br />
MHinchcliffe@deSatnickRealEstate.com<br />
11<br />
12 13<br />
14 15<br />
16<br />
17<br />
18 19<br />
26<br />
ACROSS<br />
7. Washington D.C. holds this<br />
spring festival every year. (6,7)<br />
10. Will leave green stains on<br />
your jeans. (5)<br />
11. This sweet shandy will return<br />
to Cape May Brew Co. before<br />
you know it. (3,3)<br />
12. Katrina and the Waves walk<br />
on it. (8)<br />
14. What you plant in 18 across.<br />
(5)<br />
17. Yellow flower that is typically<br />
one of the first to bloom every<br />
spring. (8)<br />
18. Where a green thumb is<br />
needed. (6)<br />
20. Song heard at the end of<br />
Mary Poppins, “Let’s Go Fly a<br />
___.” (4)<br />
22. Where birds lay their eggs.<br />
(4)<br />
24. Peter, Roger, the Velveteen.<br />
(6)<br />
26. America’s Pastime. (8)<br />
27. The sound 15 down makes.<br />
(5)<br />
DOWN<br />
1. Flowers seen all around<br />
22 23<br />
27<br />
24 25<br />
20 21<br />
Congress Hall. (6)<br />
2. Itchy eyes, sneezing and a<br />
rash are all symptoms of? (9)<br />
3. What flowers begin to do<br />
during this time. (5)<br />
4. April showers bring May<br />
_______. (7)<br />
5. Spring is the season of new<br />
__________. (10)<br />
6. Played by Catherine Bach in<br />
the Dukes of Hazzard. (5)<br />
8. Falls on March 20, 2023. (7)<br />
9. Cape May County offers a<br />
refuge for migrating birds and<br />
___________. (11)<br />
13. Wild vacation typically for<br />
college students. (6,5)<br />
15. Exit Zero Filling Station<br />
favorite, “the Hot _____.” (5)<br />
16. A young goat. (3)<br />
19. In the 1952 film, Gene Kelly<br />
sang in it. (4)<br />
21. Holiday that always falls on a<br />
Sunday. (6)<br />
23. Precedes shell, nog, and<br />
head. (3)<br />
25. Logo of Cape May Honey<br />
Farm. (3)<br />
SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 35<br />
FOR SALE<br />
FOR SALE<br />
164 BRIARWOOD DR.,<br />
ERMA<br />
3 BR/1 BA home that features<br />
an eat-in kitchen, fenced in rear<br />
yard, and public sewer.<br />
$375,000<br />
Ashley Peoples<br />
Broker Salesperson/<br />
Chief Operating Officer<br />
Office: 609.884.1300<br />
APeoples@deSatnickRealEstate.com<br />
216 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.,<br />
RIO GRANDE<br />
4 BR/3 BA townhome located<br />
within close proximity to<br />
multiple shopping centers.<br />
$340,000<br />
SALE<br />
FOORRR SAALEE<br />
FOR<br />
FOR SALE<br />
45 INDIAN TRAIL RD.,<br />
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE<br />
4 BR/3 BA home that has<br />
been renovated over<br />
the last six years.<br />
$999,000<br />
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com<br />
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record<br />
UNDER UNNDEERRR<br />
CCOONNTTRRRAACCTT<br />
CCONTTRACCTT<br />
203 E. VINEYARD CT.,<br />
LOWER TOWNSHIP<br />
3 BR/2 BA updated<br />
home located in Cape<br />
May’s Tranquility Park.<br />
$630,000<br />
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com<br />
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd deSatnick / Broker of Record<br />
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