V22 N16

Celebrating 21 Years 

As The Happy Face Of Cool Cape May 

EXIT ZERO 

cape may’s peppy periodical • may 23, 2024 • volume 22, number 16 

Attendees of the annual Coast Guard Community Festival enjoyed an inside look at an Active-Duty Coast Guard Base on Saturday, May 18. Brandon, 

Larry, Dean visited the Cape May Training Center for a day of demonstrations, tours, live music and local vendors. More inside. Aleksey Moryakov

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5/16: End-Of-The-Year Party At Cape May United Methodist Church 

Tom, Judy 

Bobbi, Cheryl 

Pastor Hey Young, Margie, Morgan, Austin, Blair, Owen 

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5/16: End-Of-The-Year Party At Cape May United Methodist Church 

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Join us for Cape May 

Restaurant Week June 2-9 

along with our a la carte menu 

Open 7 Days @ 5pm | Fine Dining | Reservations Required 

413 South Broadway, Cape May | 609-849-9255 | granabyob.com 

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Grana BYOB was a dream of executive 

chef/owner Carl Messick. The 68-seat 

restaurant utilizes local & seasonal 

ingredients to produce dishes including 

Alaskan Halibut, Pan-Seared Scallops, 

and Roasted Duck Breast.

A Cape May 

Classic 

live music @ 10 

10pm 

THU, MAY 23 - STAY ACOUSTIC 

FRI, MAY 24 - KARATE GARAGE 

SAT, MAY 25 - LATE LAST NITE 

SUN, MAY 26 - FLIP N MICKEYS 

MON, MAY 27 - WHAT HE SAY BAND 

TUE, MAY 28 - TOM POWDERMAKER 

WED, MAY 29 - DJ DENNY OH 

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426 WASHINGTON STREET • 609-884-3459 Follow us on Facebook 

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NEW JERSEY’S PREMIER 

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Tours · Cocktails · Live Music · Spirits · Gifts 

OPEN DAILY 

Mon-Wed 2-8pm 

Thu-Sat 12-10pm 

SUN 12-8pm 

Food Truck Thu, Fri 4-8pm 

Sat 1-8pm & Sun 1-6pm 

Mondays: Trivia with 

Josh 6-8pm 

NEW: Red Tail Whiskey is now available! 

May specialty drinks: The Cucumber Mama & Signal Smash 

June 1 & 2: 7 th Anniversary Celebration 

June 15: Summer Sip & Shop 12-6pm 

916 Shunpike Road, North Cape May · 609-770-3381 · Nautispirits.com · @nautispirits 


5/16: End-Of-The-Year Party At Cape 

May United Methodist Church 

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Brian, Cindy, Nathan 

Flo, Carol, Terri 

Lillian, Hey Young Horton, Helen Vile, Gladys 


It’s Our 21st Anniversary Year! 

There are lots of different ways to celebrate with us... read this page for all the groovy details 

ABOUT EXIT ZERO 

Editor & Publisher Jack Wright 

jack@exitzero.com 

General Manager Katie Palombaro 

katie@exitzero.com 

Digital Manager Kayla Jordan 

kayla@exitzero.com 

Content Manager Nicole James 

nicole@exitzero.com 

Photographer Aleksey Moryakov 

photo@exitzero.com 

For more information 

609-770-8479 / info@exitzero.com 

Website exitzero.com 

Every Thursday, Exit Zero magazine 

is delivered to around 300 

establishments in the area. But 

you can get a jump on it by reading 

online every Tuesday morning! 

We also operate a restaurant and 

retail store, located at 110 Sunset 

Boulevard on the beautiful Cape 

Island. You can have Exit Zero 

delivered first-class every week for 

$120 annually. Or if you want to 

order a particular issue(s), please visit 

exitzero.store/publications. 

Play Our Famous Clipart 

Contest — Find The Cake! 

«In every issue, we are concealing a birthday cake in an 

ad. Can you find it? Enter by filling out the form at exitzero. 

com/clipart. Entries must be sent by May 30. Winner gets 

a $21 gift card! The winner’s name will be posted on our 

Facebook page each Thursday. Happy hunting, and here’s 

the exact size of the image! 

If You Turn 21 This Year, 

Come Celebrate With Us! 

«If you’re reading this page, you know that Exit Zero is 

21 this year. Now we want to hear from anyone else who 

is 21 this year. Why? Because if you are turning 21 this 

year, just bring in your driver’s license or any other proof 

of age, and get a $21 gift card to spend at our restaurant 

or retail store! 

FLASHBACK TO AUGUST, 2006 FOR THE WEDDING OF GRETCHEN AND CHRIS LAFLEUR 

TO ADVERTISE 

«This magazine is funded entirely 

through advertising, so please 

support the advertisers featured in 

these pages... they’re the best of the 

best! If you’re interested in becoming 

an advertiser, we offer very 

affordable packages. To learn more, 

give us a holler on 609-770-8479 or 

write to us at info@exitzero.com. The ceremony was held at Congress Hall and this picture was shot on the beach, just in case that wasn’t obvious 


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Sering Dinner 

Thursday - Monday 

Beginning at 5pm 

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 

Live Piano on Satrday 

1301 Beach Avenue ǀ Cape May ǀ 609.884.9090 

WWW.PETERSHIELDSINN.COM 



5/18: Sidewalk Sale On The Washington Street Mall 

Alison’s bridal shower 


Lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11am-2:30pm 

Dinner Nightly from 4:30pm 

322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May 

609-884-9119 TISHASFINEDINING.COM 

Martini Hour 8pm-11pm Every Night! 

Specialty Martinis $12 

EL HEFE 

Tres agave Amaretto lime juice 

agave and Amarena cherries 

BUFFALO BLUE 

Tito’s buffalo sauce olive juice 

and blue cheese stuffed olives 

KENTUCKY DROP 

Bullet bourbon Limoncello 

lemonade mint 

FRENCH BLONDE 

Tanqueray Lillet Blanc St. 

Germaine grapefruit juice & bitters 

PORN STAR 

Vanilla vodka passion fruit simple 

syrup lime & Prosecco 

COOL AS A CUCUMBER n/a 

Muddled cucumber mint simple 

syrup and ginger beer $8 

Snacks 

Sm Cheese Board $13 

Meatball Martini $9 

Spicy Nuts & 

Flavored Popcorn $7 

Open Daily 11:30am-10pm 

3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May 

609-889-7000 • 5WestPub.com 


Where We’re Eating 

Here’s what the EZ team were chowing on this week 

Uncle Bill’s 

Open Daily 6:30-2 

BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY 


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: Lucky Bones Back Water Grille on Route 109 South. This 

Cape May restaurant is just after the bridge coming into town, across 

the street from the Lobster House. 

The vibe: We went for a slightly early dinner on Friday night to beat 

the rush, though when we arrived it was a packed parking lot. Lucky for 

us, Lucky Bones offers tons of dining space plus bar seating, so we still 

made it in time to get sat right away. We were seated in the main dining 

room just along the banquet, not far from the bar or kitchen and in perfect 

view of their specials board. Our server Kadie was kind enough to 

run through everything with us and made wonderful recommendations 

— always good when you’re up for trying something new! 

The drinks: We didn’t stray too far from our usual drinks — Nicole 

enjoyed their signature Primo Cosmo and it was so delicious she had 

two. Dan was craving a beer and had a few Miller High Lifes... very 

unusual, but an ice-cold beer hit the spot... so he says. 

The food: Now, more about those wonderful recommendations! 

Dan couldn’t pass up trying their lobster bisque which typically flies out 

the kitchen, they run out by the end of the night. Dan confidently agreed 

it must after the first few bites. Nicole started with a small Caesar salad 

while they both dug into their famous fresh bread with oil — a favorites 

of nearly all guests. What we’ve never done at Lucky Bones was have a 

brick-oven pizza, so we decided to give it a try! We split the Skip Jack Pie 

— thin crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula and 

prosciutto. There were a few rogue shreds of arugula left and maybe a 

small piece of crust by the end of the meal. It was just the right amount 

of food for two people and definitely something we plan to try more 

often — after all they have so many different kinds of pies! 

The takeaway: Lucky Bones is open for lunch and dinner daily and 

serves breakfast Friday-Sun from 8-11am. You can also grab takeout if 

you want to spend the evening at home. Order online or call the restaurant 

to place an order — and be sure to try that lobster bisque.


Dine-in • full bar • takeout 

delivery through grubhub 

Fri-mon 12-9 & Tue-thu 3-9 

THURSDAYS $5 burgers + $3 Michelob Ultra drafts 

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Live music 4-8 

SUNDAYS half price apps + $5 drafts 3-9 

110 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May · 609-770-8479 · exitzero.com 


5/18: Sidewalk Sale On 

The Washington Street Mall 


Dominic, Sally, Chris 

Adored by 

Visitors... 

Loved by 

Locals! 

Joanne, Scott 

Stefan, George 

Open Daily 7am-2 

-2pm 

Kira, Valerie 

Chris, Emily 

Beach & Grant 609-884-3772 


THE ULTIMATE CAPE MAY FOOD & DRINK GUIDE 

What You Need To 

Know About The 

Food And The Vibe 

Meals 

Served 

Price Of 

Entrées 

Bar Or 

BYOB? 

Should I 

Book? 

Food For 

Kids? 

Other 

Details 

BEACH PLUM BAKERY AND CAFE 

484 W. Perry Street, Cape May 

(609) 770-8261 

www.caperesorts.com 

Enjoy fresh, farm-to-table bakery items along with 

La Colombe coffee drinks. Start the morning with 

delicious sweet breads, muffins, scones and cookies. 

Coffee & 

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BEACH PLUM FARM 

140 Stevens Street, Cape May 

(609) 602-0128 

www.beachplumfarmcapemay.com 

Enjoy the quiet beauty of this 62-acre farm in West 

Cape May and then indulge in the farm-to-table 

treats for breakfast or lunch. The soups, salads, 

sandwiches and juices are excellent. 

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THE BLACK DUCK 

1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May 

(609) 898-0100 

www.blackduckonsunset.com 

A chic interior, with excellent modern American 

cuisine. Now under new owners, but Larry and Ashley 

are retaining the menu favorites established under 

previous owner Chris. 

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THE BLUE PIG TAVERN 

200 Congress Place, Cape May 

(609) 884-8422 

www.caperesorts.com/bluepigtavern 

Check out why Congress Hall’s restaurant is a favorite 

of locals as well as hotel guests. They serve classic 

tavern food for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a 

choice of indoor and outdoor dining. 

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THE BOILER ROOM 


(609) 884-8421 

www.caperesorts.com/boilerroom 

The Boiler Room has a chic industrial vibe with 

exposed brickwork, stainless steel table tops and a 

dance floor that’s often bopping. Feast upon brickoven 

pizza with draft beers. 

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THE BROWN ROOM 


(609) 884-8422 

www.caperesorts.com/brownroom 

CAPE MAY FISH MARKET 

408 Washington Street, Cape May 

(609) 770-3790 

capemayfishmarket.com 

CAPE MAY GRILLED CHEESE 

315 Ocean Street, Cape May 

(609) 305-4276 

capemaygc.com 

Congress Hall’s lounge got a very groovy, very sexy 

renovation. The bar was enlarged (and moved) and 

there are all sorts of seating nooks from which to 

enjoy great drinks and a great vibe. 

Comfy joint in the middle of the mall, featuring a raw 

bar, surf-n-turf entrées, sandwiches and burgers, plus 

outside tables for some great people-watching! 

Enjoy a fun and creative twist on an age-old favorite. 

From wild combinations, to classic ingredients, there’s 

plenty you’ll want to try when you visit. 

Bar Menu 

and 

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COLD SPRING GRANGE 

735 Seashore Road, Cape May 

(609) 884-0114 

Serving great classic comfort food in a beautiful 

location with a historic vibe. Chef Sherry Sheldon 

created a menu that offers pub-style fare while 

embracing the farm-to-table concept. 

Reopening 

June 

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THE CRICKET CLUB 

106 Decatur Street, Cape May 

(609) 888-6095 

capemaycricketclub.com 

The Kulkowitz family’s latest culinary adventure. 

They’re bringing a new vibe to the Cape May dining 

scene with menu featuring local food with global 

flavors. 

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DELANEY’S IRISH PUB & GRILL 


(609) 770-8559 

www.delaneyscapemay.com 

As you’d expect of an Irish pub, this is the place to get 

Guinness and good pub grub. The burgers and meat 

pies have been receiving rave reviews. 

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5/18: Sidewalk Sale On The Washington Street Mall 

Jim, Peggy 

Emil, Queen Maysea Vanessa 

Clare, Nathan 

John, Carla 







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DOCKSIDE DAVE’S 

458 W Perry Street, Cape May 

(609) 770-8923 

www.docksidedavesnj.com 

Family owned and operated offering fresh seafood, 

sandwiches, snacks, dinner platters and party trays for 

your next event. Keep an eye out for their food truck 

— schedule can be found on their website. 

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DOGTOOTH 

100 East Taylor Avenue, Wildwood 

(609) 522-8383 

www.dogtoothbar.com 

Good food, good beer and great times! Stop in for 

happy hour to enjoy food and drink specials along 

with live music. And don’t forget to ask about their 

draft list for a cold one! 

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THE EBBITT ROOM 

25 Jackson Street, Cape May 

(609) 884-5700 

www.caperesorts.com/ebbittroom 

Enjoy your meal on The Ebbitt Room porch, 

overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or take in the 

buzzy vibe of the dining room and bar. 

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EL PUEBLO TAQUERIA 


(609) 600-3793 

www.elpueblotaqueria.com 

Located in North Cape May and their newest 

location on the Cape May beachfront, serving up 

affordable and authentic Mexican dishes made from 

only the freshest ingredients. 

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E. M. HEMINGWAY’S 

1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May 

(609) 884-5611 

www.hemingwayscapemay.com 

Casual and family-friendly, E. M. Hemingway’s offers 

fine seafood, prime beef and excellent specials. All 

right across from the beachfront. Great place to 

watch sports, too. 

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EXIT ZERO FILLING STATION 

110 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May 

(609) 770-8479 

www.exitzero.com 

Thai and Indian food, plus there are some fun 

American dishes, too and great burgers. Enjoy drafts 

and cans from Cape May Brewing Co plus some 

seriously crafty cocktails. 

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FINS BAR & GRILLE 

142 Decatur Street, Cape May 

(609) 884-3449 

www.finscapemay.com 

Inside, enjoy the exciting maritime-themed decor 

inside. Outside, you can enjoy eating out in the 

middle of Decatur Street, under the canopy. 

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5 WEST PUB 


(609) 889-7000 

www.5westpub.com 

This hotspot is a gastropub from the owners of Tisha’s. 

Here you’ll enjoy the same high-quality food and 

high-quality service, in a relaxed atmosphere. 

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FOUNDER’S GRUB & PUB 

3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood 

(609) 729-3700 

www.moreyspiers.com 

Enjoy reimagined boardwalk classics in a family 

friendly outdoor atmosphere overlooking the 

Wildwood beaches and Mariner’s Pier. 

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410 BANK STREET 

410 Bank Street, Cape May 

(609) 884-2127 

www.c410bankstreet.com 

Enjoy French New Orleans cuisine with a Caribbean 

flair inside this historic 1840 Carriage house. Choose 

from seafood, steaks and other culinary creations from 

their carefully curated menu. 

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GEORGE’S PLACE 


(609) 884-6088 

www.kararestaurantgroup.com 

This local legend of an eatery serves up their signature 

breakfast items, mouth-watering lunches and 

generous dinners all in a welcoming and relaxed 

environment. 

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REMEMBER 

2003? 

• Britney, Madonna 

and Christina’s VMA 

performance 

• Cost of a gallon of gas 

is $1.83 

• Finding Nemo 

• Oldest exoplanet 

found 

• Exit Zero Magazine 

launched! 

Now that we have your attention... 

TURN TO PAGE 21 FOR SOME 

VERY EXCITING NEWS! 






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Food For 

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GOLDEN STOP 

120 Park Boulevard, Cape May 

(609) 602-8830 

thegoldenstop.com 

GRANA BYOB 

413 S. Broadway, Cape May 

granabyob.com 

HARPOONS ON THE BAY 

91 Beach Drive, North Cape May 

(609) 886-5529 

www.harpoonsonthebay.com 

HARRY’S OCEAN BAR AND GRILLE 


(609) 884-2779 

www.harryscapemay.com 

ICCARA ITALIAN BISTRO 

315 Ocean Street, #4, Cape May 

(609) 884-0200 

www.iccaracapemay.com 

JERSEY GIRL 

3601 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood 

(609) 523-1800 

www.jerseygirlkitchen.com 

JESTER’S DIVE BAR 

3505 Route 9 South, Rio Grande 

(609) 889-2000 

www.jestersdivebar.com 

JOE’S FISH CO. 


(609) 729-3700 


THE LOBSTER HOUSE 

Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May 

(609) 884-8296 

www.thelobsterhouse.com 

LOUISA’S CAFE 


(609) 884-5882 

www.louisascapemay.com 

LUCKY BONES 

1200 Route 109, Cape May 

(609) 884-BONE 

www.luckybonesgrill.com 

Local coffee house and organic juicery serving 

breakfast all day and baked goods. Check out their 

lunch specials offered daily and seasonal drinks 

through the year. 

Chef Carl Messick has taken over what was once 

Godmother’s and transformed it into a relaxed, finedining 

restaurant. Exquisite dishes featuring seasonal 

and sustainable ingredients. 

A little slice of paradise on the bay, enjoy dishes 

with Caribbean flair, listen to a few jam bands and 

watch spectacular sunsets while sipping a cocktail or 

domestic draft. 

This year brings new ownership to the beachfront 

restaurant and bar. Rooftop dining, live music, fresh 

local seafood and signature orange crushes — the 

fun awaits! 

Just steps from the Washington Street Mall, Iccara 

Italian Bistro & Seafood brings you the fresh flavors of 

Italy in a charming, welcoming atmosphere. 

A Jersey Shore classic serving brunch and dinner. 

Visit their full bar mixing up specialty Jersey-themed 

cocktails, craft beer, and much more. Enjoy indoor 

and outdoor dining with an expanded patio. 

Owners Bill & Megan Bumbernick bring their 

restaurant chops from the Surfing Pig in North 

Wildwood. They’ve introduced a new menu complete 

with cold beer, specialty drinks and good times. 

Offering fresh seafood and a variety of burgers, 

sandwiches, salads and apps. Make sure to grab a 

stool upstairs overlooking Surfside Pier and enjoy 

local craft beer and signature cocktails. 

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast, 

dinner... The Lobster House has it all. Drinks on the 

Schooner American before dinner is a must-do Cape 

May experience. 

The menu features all regional fare including fish, 

vegetables, fruits and herbs from Beach Plum Farm 

and other New Jersey farms. They also offer some fun 

sweets next door at the Chocolate Shop. 

A huge hit and locals’ favorite for a reason. Excellent 

food (the thin-crust pizzas are excellent), great bar 

vibe and service. Lucky Bones gets it right every time. 

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BYOB? 

Should I 

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Food For 

Kids? 

MAD BATTER 


(609) 884-5970 

www.madbatter.com 

It’s the original fine dining restaurant in Cape May. 

The food is always creative and the breakfasts and 

brunches, hard to beat — hence the lines. 

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MAGNOLIA ROOM 

301 Howard Street, Cape May 

(609) 884-8409 

www.chalfonte.com/the-magnolia-room 

Old-fashioned southern cuisine providing ultimate 

comfort inside the historic Chalfonte Hotel. Eat inside 

or on the veranda — there’s nothing more Southern 

than spending the evening in a rocking chair. 

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MARIO’S PIZZA 

Washington Commons 

(609) 884-0085 

www.mariosofcapemay.com 

Homemade specialties and secret sauces, from classic 

pizza (using homemade dough daily) to paninis, garlic 

knots and pasta dishes. 

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MAYER’S TAVERN 

894 3rd Avenue, Cape May 

(609) 435-5078 

www.mayerstavern.com 

The legendary harborfront dive bar reopened with 

a smart renovation undertaken by the Laudeman 

family. But the character remains, along with those 

fried scallops. 

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MUDHEN 

127 W. Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood 

(609) 846-7918 

www.mudhenbrew.com 

Sip on craft beers inside this rustic brewpub while 

enjoying delicious and casual fare including their 

BBQ smokehouse menu, juicy burgers and specialty 

mac-and-cheese dishes. Great outdoor space! 

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OCEAN SEVEN 


(609) 884-5555 

www.innofcapemay.com/ocean-7 

Located at the Inn of Cape May, stop in to enjoy 

breakfast, lunch and dinner paired with specialty 

cocktails. 

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OCEAN VIEW 

Beach and Grant Avenues, Cape May 

(609) 884-3772 

www.oceanviewrestaurant.com 

A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, 

oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A 

locals’ favorite for a reason. 

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OSTARAS COFFEE HOUSE 

600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May 

www.ostarascoffeehousewcm.com 

This family owned coffee house offers delicious 

coffee, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods 

including gluten free and vegan options. 

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OUT THERE COFFEE 


www.outtherecoffee.com 

Start every morning with their home-roasted coffee, 

super-food lattes, gluten free baked goods and 

varieties of toasts and frozen drinks. 

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OYSTER BAY 

615 Lafayette Street, Cape May 

(609) 884-2111 

www.oysterbayrestaurant.com 

Eat in the lovely, airy dining room or in the adjoining 

bar area with a fun vibe. There’s also a daily bar 

menu, happy hour, great martinis and classic, 

generous dishes. 

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PEACE PIE 

326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 

(609) 435-5321 

www.peacepieworld.com 

Enjoy gourmet ice-cream sandwiches and signature 

Peace Pie squares made with your favorite flavors of 

ice cream. 

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5/16: Madison Resort Wildwood Crest Grand Opening Party 

Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt, Lauren Schmidt 

Aaron, Joanne Mark, Tony Jim, Lora 


WE ARE 

OPEN 

Breakfast 8am-12pm 

Lunch 12pm-4pm 

Dinner 5pm-9pm 

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PETER SHIELDS INN 


(609) 884-9090 

www.petershieldsinn.com 

PIER HOUSE 


(609) 898-2244 

www.capemaylamer.com 

PIGDOG BEACH BAR 


(609) 729-3700 


POPPI’S 

4709 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood 

(609) 600-3964 

www.poppisbrickoven.com 

QUINCY’S LOBSTER ROLLS 


(609) 600-3571 

www.quincysoriginal.com 

RUSTY NAIL 


(609) 884-0017 


SAPORE ITALIANO 

416 South Broadway, West Cape May 

(609) 600-1422 

www.saporeitalianorestaurant.com 

SEASALT 


(609) 884-7000 

www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com 

SHAMONE 


(609) 884-8421 


STUBBORN BROTHERS 


(609) 729-3700 


TACO CABALLITO TEQUILERIA 


(609) 884-4800 

www. tacocaballitotequileria.com 

The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and 

the modern American menu matches it all the way. 

Bring your own favorite wine for a singular dining 

experience on the beachfront. 

This cozy, elegant restaurant in La Mer Beachfront 

Resort offers a welcoming ambiance serving 

American fare with innovative twists. See the new 

transformed terrace area with atrium doors! 

It’s family friendly, dog friendly and the best BBQ spot 

on the beach. The beach bar offers games for everyone 

to enjoy and serves up cool summer cocktails and a 

range of domestic and imports. 

Enjoy their old-world recipes in a relaxed atmosphere 

with rustic charm. They select the finest local ingredients 

for each dish and welcome your family to be a 

part of their family. 

Bringing a little taste of New England to Cape May. 

Indulge in classic lobster rolls, lobster salads, crab 

rolls and other quick-bite favorites at either of their 

locations including Beach Avenue. 

Beachfront dining at its coolest. Grab a spot in the 

sand, gather around the firepit, or sit at their indoor 

or outdoor bar while you feast on seriously good eats 

and drinks. 

Located in a magnificent Victorian mansion, with 

plenty of outdoor dining, and the food does it justice. 

Excellent Italian food and a lovely family-style 

ambience. 

Inspired by the ocean, and just steps away, this 

beachfront restaurant’s menu focuses on locally 

sourced seafood and signature craft cocktails. 

Take pleasure in an unlimited brunch or a 15-course 

tasting menu for dinner at Cape May’s only tapasstyle 

restaurant! 

This spot is great for the whole family to come eat, 

drink, laugh, and settle their family disputes. Enjoy 

ocean views, great food and ice-cold brews on the 

boardwalk. 

Enjoy this two-story, vibrant beachfront restaurant 

that offers authentic Mexican dishes and handcrafted 

margaritas made with artisanal tequilas. 

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Justin, Cindy 

Jim, John 

Jones and Constantine families 

Emilia, Lucas 

Gina, Patty 

Ray, James 

Dan, Patti 






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TISHA’S 


(609) 884-9119 

www.tishasfinedining.com 

This local favorite serves delicious food for lunch and 

dinner. And they have a pet-firendly patio too. Check 

out their sister restaurant, 5 West Pub, too. 

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TOMMY’S FOLLY CAFE 


(609) 884-6566 


Filled with everything you need to keep you going 

all day long. Enjoy fresh-brewed La Colombe coffee, 

specialty drinks and an assortment of baked goods 

and breakfast paninis. 

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THE UGLY MUG 


(609) 884-3459 

A Cape May legend. Inside, you’ll enjoy a classic 

pub atmosphere. Outside, it’s a great spot for 

people watching. Check their ad for upcoming live 

entertainment. 

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UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE 

Beach Avenue and Perry, Cape May 

(609) 884-7199 

Reliably good food — there is a reason why people 

wait in line. You can sit outside with ocean and beach 

views — and dine with your dog if the weather is 

nice. 

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UNION PARK 

Beach Avenue and Howard Street 

(609) 884-8811 

www.unionparkdiningroom.com 

Fine dining in a classic old hotel, where both the 

decor and the food are inspired. Voted one of the 

best restaurants in the state by New Jersey Monthly 

magazine. 

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VIGGIANO’S ON SUNSET 

109 Sunset Blvd, West Cape May 

(609) 435-5026 

www.viggianosbyob.com 

A new family-friendly Italian restaurant, from the 

same owners as the popular Conshocken restaurant. 

Expect classic Italian food done right and a welcome 

as hearty as the pasta dishes. 

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VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY 


(609) 889-6610 

www.vincenzoslittleitaly.com 

VINTAGE 

1048 Washington Street 

609-224-6064 

www.capemaymac.org 

WASHINGTON INN 


(609) 884-5697 

www.washingtoninn.com 

If you want to bring the family for a fine and fun 

Italian meal, look no further. The kids will love it. 

Excellent pasta dishes, and they’ve recently expanded 

their pizzeria. 

The newest addition to the grounds of the Emlen 

Physick Estate. Cape May MAC partnered with the 

folks behind George’s Place to create a modern, 

eclectic and delicious dining experience. 

Superb gourmet food, and a cool-but-cozy bar. Check 

out an amazing wine list of over 10,000 bottles; 

they’ve got the largest wine cellar in South Jersey. 

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WESTSIDE MARKET 

517 Broadway, Cape May 

(609) 884-3061 

www.westsidemarketwestcapemay.com 

Breakfast, lunch, deli counter, butcher, groceries, 

baked goods... Westside has it all! Pick up a few 

sandwiches to bring to the beach or grab some steaks 

to grill up for dinner. 

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YOUNGER BROTHER 


(609) 898-2009 


Another fine eating experience from the Kara Group. 

Enjoy dinner in this cozy beachfront eatery. Their 

lobster brunch is one of the more innovative menu 

creations in town. 

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Morey family 

Kelsey, Courtney, Karen 

Emilia, Lucas, Philomena 

Kate, Nick, Rayan 


Bird Droppings 

Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu 

As has become our habit, friend Don 

Freiday and I spent the World Series 

of Birding on the hawkwatch platform 

at Cape May Point State Park. 

Our dawn-to-mid-afternoon effort 

garnered about 78 species. A far cry from 

the 120 or so species we used to tally doing 

a midnight to midnight full-state run, but 

fun and challenging enough for two old and 

infirm students of birds. Our effort was aided 

by Don’s remarkable ears which added at least 

40 species to our list. 

Mother’s Day Weekend is the chosen day 

of the event because it is the weekend offering 

peak bird diversity in New Jersey — a time 

when lingering winter species and breeding 

birds overlap and Spring migration is 

at its peak. Our notable sightings include a 

Swallow-tailed Kite which was soaring with 

Broad-winged Hawks. This marks the first 

time a Swallow-tailed Kite has been tallied 

in the 41-year-old event. Breeding no farther 

north than North Carolina, the Osprey-sized, 

splay-tailed raptor is accidental in Cape May. 

Happily, a number of teams managed to tally 

the bird first reported by Tom Reed from the 

dune cross over at Coral Ave. Our biggest 

miss was Song Sparrow, which nests in the 

dunes near the Hawk Watch. Shorebirds were 

scant due to the high water levels in Bunker 

Pond. Last year we tallied both Greater and 

Lesser Yellowlegs but not this year. This 

year’s effort was aided by northerly winds that 

pushed raptors our way and dropped tired 

migrants into the dunes all morning. After the 

winds turned easterly, we called it a day. East 

winds are the kiss of death for land migrants. 

The great thing about doing a Big Stay on 

the platform is all the other teams that show 

up. We shared the Swallow-tailed Kite with 

a Cornell University team competing in the 

zero-carbon category. No cars, just bikes. 

Other teams limit their World Series runs 

to Cape May County only. Those teams competing 

in the full state category have dwindled 

over time and now LGA (limited geographic 

area) efforts are the norm. Competing against 

a par value established for every NJ county. A 

team limiting their effort to an urban county 

like Bergen County, can compete with teams 

birding in bird-rich Cape May. A national 

birding competition is in New Jersey as it’s 

a bird rich state, one of only four where over 

200 species have been tallied in a single day. 

Texas and California host more species, but 

their size makes it impossible to knit the different 

habitats together in 24 hours. Different 

habitats equal different species. 

Spring 

FARM-TO-TABLE 

DINNERS 

Celebrate Beach Plum Farm’s bloom at our Spring Harvest 

dinners, where the fresh flavors from our fields are on full 

display. Bright and spontaneous, these beautiful dinners 

welcome the warmth and color of our Farm’s spring season. 

Learn More & Reserve at 

BeachPlumFarmCapeMay.com 

140 Stevens Street 

West Cape May, NJ 08204 




Kevin, Carli, Todd, Sam, Jimmy 

Peg, Doug, Tiffany 

George, Francesca, Larry 

Tabitha, Lindsay, Betina 

Tommy, Jeremy, Lina, Erin 


Connie, Mike, Ron

COASTAL CULINARY BLISS 

Experience paradise on a plate as SeaSalt Restaurant welcomes 

Executive Chef Adam Bowen to our culinary team. Discover our new menus, 

brimming with bold and timeless flavors crafted from locally sourced ingredients. 

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT TIKITEN 35 & SEASALT 

Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday 

breakfast 8-11:30am lunch 12-4pm dinner 5-9pm 

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1035 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY 

609-884-7000 


5/18: Coast Guard Community Festival At Cape May Training Center 



Have A Safe & 

Happy Memorial Day! 

Joe 

Canal’s 

OF CAPE MAY & RIO GRANDE 

DISCOUNT Liquor Outlet 

Visit joe-canals.com - click on Cape May location 

to place orders for curbside pickup. 

918 RTE 9, CAPE MAY @ END OF PARKWAY • 609-884-7676 

& RIO GRANDE @ 1613 RTE 47 SOUTH • 609-886-9786 



Jessie, James 

Caren, Stan 


Open Thursday-Monday 10:30am-5:00pm 

Cape May’s Full-Service Jeweler 

Offering Custom Designs, 

Watch Batteries & Repairs 

510 CARPENTERS LANE l 609-854-4489 

Shop online at trinketscapemay.com 


Books... they’re magical 

Cape Atlantic 

Book Company 

OPEN @ 10am 

City Centre Mall 2nd floor 

Washington Street Mall, Cape May 

609-846-7688 • capeatlanticbookco.com

It has arrived! This is the weekend where 

everybody “out there” starts thinking 

about going “downa” shore. We feel it on 

the streets! It kind of feels like a Mad Max 

movie when the crowds come, right? 

Speaking of which, there are plenty of cool 

films to see this summer — that is, when you 

can catch your breath for a moment! 

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is one of the most 

anticipated summer blockbusters — and it 

comes out this weekend. Indications are that 

it may not be as strong as the first reimagined 

offering nearly a decade ago. Mad Max: Fury 

Road (2015) won multiple Oscars and won me 

over. It was a feast for the eyes! 

Before you start thinking all I talk about 

is post-apocalyptic dystopian flicks (see my 

column last week), let’s look at other movies. 

Planet of the Apes started in 1968 with a 

relaunch in 2011. The original won one honorary 

Oscar for makeup in 1969 and the more 

current movies have always been nominated 

for Best Visual Effects (haven’t won yet). The 

latest film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, 

The Movie Column 

By arts columnist Tom Sims 

is being well received so far! Oh wait. This 

whole franchise is post-apocalyptic, right? 

Only with apes… let me try another. 

Joker was a major hit in 2019 with 11 

Oscars nominations and two wins (one for 

lead Joaquin Phoenix). This summer, Phoenix 

is back — and now he has found his true 

love, the legendary villainous character Harley 

Quinn. Joker: Folie à Deux is — believe it or 

not — a musical. So who will play Quinn? 

How about Lady Gaga! Ugh. Gotham is a sort 

of dystopian city I guess, right? All right, all 

right. Give me another chance. 

Let’s talk about sequels and reprisals. 

Inside Out 2 brings back the emotions (Joy, 

Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust) to explore the 

next chapter in Reilly’s young life — namely, 

adolescence. Eddie Murphy reprises one of 

his first roles in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Will 

Smith and Martin Lawrence are back as edgy 

cops in another Bad Boys movie. Deadpool & 

Wolverine is a blockbuster getting a lot of push 

considering it doesn’t come out until late July. 

Back to Black is a biopic about the eclectic 

soul and R&B singer/songwriter Amy 

Winehouse. And while we’re talking about 

“based on a true story,” let’s not forget the 

movie Sing Sing starring Oscar nominated 

Colman Domingo (star of Rustin). In this 

film, Domingo portrays an inmate who creates 

theatrical productions inside a prison. 

So plenty of cool movies to choose from 

— dystopian or not. What’s on your watchlist? 

Email flixyoumissed@gmail.com. 



Jay, Jimmy Bob, Michael Maria, Nikolas 

Alex Gary, Donna George, Grant 



5/18: Coast Guard Community 

Festival At Cape May Training Center 


CAPE MAY’S LANDMARK JEWELER 

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE! 

Rick, Annalise, Valerie 

HUGE SAVINGS THROUGHOUT 

All Jewelry 50% Off! 

407 Washington Street Mall • 609-884-0334 • HenrysCM.com 

Save over $400 at 50 local restaurants, shops 

& activities with the Exit Zero Discount Deck! 

Matthew, Marta, Ella 

Available online at exitzero.store. 

CROSSWORD SOLUTION 

16. Curries 

18. Blue 

20. Fins 

21. Hemingways DOWN 

1. Harrys 

3. Rusty Nail 

5. Younger Brother 

7. George’s 

8. Oceanview 

10. Ugly Mug 

11. Hot Dog Tommy’s 

13. Bill 

15. Harpoons 

ACROSS 

2. Iccara 

4. Oyster Bay 

6. Lobster House 

9. Quincy’s 

11. Harbor View 

12. Mad Batter 

14. Tisha’s 

17. Filling 

19. Peter 



Mike, Frank Andrew, Lisa Kaitlyn, Brooke 

Sierra Gogue, Angel Dallas (CGEA) Brandy, John Debbie, Nancy 






World’s 

Best 

Chocolates! 

Vanderhoff family 

LOUISA’S CHOCOLATE BAR 

NEW LOCATION - RIGHT NEXT DOOR 

DOUBLE THE SIZE! 65 NEW LINES OF CHOCOLATE! 

Open Every Day at 11am 

609-884-5519 • 108 Jackson Street 

OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 

USCG 

raw honey, beeswax candles 

all natural bath & Body PRoducts 

Smith family 

135 Sunset Blvd, West Cape May 

capemayhoneyfarm.com • 609.425.6434 



Just for Laughs 

Who can’t use a clever coffee mug 

to start the day with? 




Bevis’s and Brayerton’s 

Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross are waiting just for you! 

504 WASHINGTON STREET MALL 

609-884-5466 * SCOPECAPEMAY.COM 

Tina, Lisa, Lynn 

Summer frocks, summer tops & summer hats 

will get you back in that saddle in no time! 

Kaleidoscope 

506 WASHINGTON STREET MALL 

609-884-1702 * SCOPECAPEMAY.COM 


Detectives

The Activity Column 

Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, enjoy the affordable fun Cape May has to offer! 

A 

visit to Cape May is expensive — 

worth it, but pricey. There are some 

ways to make your trip more affordable 

without cutting down on the 

enjoyment. I’m not talking about 

being a cheapskate. After all, in the wise words 

of Dolly Levi, “Money, pardon the expression, 

is like manure. It’s not worth a thing unless it’s 

spread around, encouraging young things to 

grow.” If you like a store or restaurant, support 

it by spending your money there. If, however, 

money is tight, there are ways to be frugal. 

You’ve taken the first step — browse 

through Exit Zero and This Week In Cape 

May to find discounts. Visit Cape May MAC’s 

website (capemaymac.org) for info about free 

experiences, like their scavenger hunt, story 

stops and Carroll Gallery Exhibits. Become 

a member of MAC to get discounts on tours. 

Plan ahead to book your accommodations, 

and, if you can, consider a midweek trip, 

when many of your favorite places offer deals. 

For example, if a Harry’s Orange Crush is a 

vacation tradition, go on Wednesday. The Exit 

Zero Filling Station has Thursday specials — a 

$5 burger and $3 beer. Consider early bird 

specials like Iccara and enjoy three courses 

for $35 per person, plus tax from 4-5pm. 

Remember to tip on the non-discount price. 

If you like your beach vacation with a side 

of theater, the East Lynne Theater Company 

has affordable single show tickets, and season 

tickets are available for a limited time. Try the 

dinner and a show option at Cape May Stage 

or consider a season subscription. Look for 

the free events in town, like band concerts at 

the Rotary Park gazebo and Thursday Movies 

on the Beach starting in July. You can also visit 

the Cape May County Zoo! 

Take a “real estate bike tour” and pedal 

the streets of Cape May, dreaming of the 

house you’d buy and the way you’d decorate it. 

Attend community events like the Strawberry 

Festival in Wilbraham Park in West Cape May 

on Saturday, June 1 (rain date June 2) 9am-5 

pm. Admission is free, there’s music all day, 

and you can buy food from a variety of vendors. 

Visit the Garden Club’s Flower Show on 

June 1 at Convention Hall from 10am-4pm. 

Admission is $3. 

Use those famous CVS coupons for sunscreen. 

Buy the Exit Zero Discount Deck for 

$20 and take advantage of 50 discounts. Find 

paper or digital coupons for things like the Salt 

Marsh Safari and whale watching and check 

local miniature golf location to find their most 

affordable hours. Ask about student, military, 

senior, AAA and other discounts. 

Hats Tees Tanks Sweatshirts Hoodies Zip-Ups Art 

OPEN DAILY 

10-5 

You can also find us 

EVERY FRIDAY 5-8PM 

At Rea’s Farm 

And June 1 st at the 

Strawberry Festival 

in Wilbraham Park 

130 Park Boulevard • 609-884-2760 • theflyingfishstudio.com 




McElroy family 

DeSatnick team 

Judy, Charles, Ginny, Jessie 

Haywood family 

Xo and Mc clan 

Tara, Peggy, Pat, Amanda 





Andrew, Alyssa, Laura, Pops 

\Megan Schanes, David Schanes, Kelly Schanes, , Stephanie Schanes 

Lauren, Bob, Paulette 


Kiwanis Club 

of Cape May 

ANNUAL YARD SALE 

SATURDAY, MAY 25 




1041 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY 

Doors open at 7am 

Come early to find a treasure or two. Bring your bags! 

Proceeds support Cape May Kiwanis historic clubhouse 

Donations may be dropped off 

from 10am-3pm 

Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 24 @ 12pm 

Clothing, shoes, electronics & large furniture will not be accepted! 

For pick up, call 609-884-8888 & leave a message 

Okeefe family 

Larry, Megan, Caleb, Rese 

Andrew, John, Vera 


5/10: Around The Town At The Pier House 

Tony, Mike 

Andy Clan 



4-7pm at the INN OF CAPE MAY 

Basket Raffle & Silent Auction! Live DJ, food, drinks, 

dancing! Order our signature drink: the Pride Pleaser! 

”FREE TO BE ME: TRANS RIGHTS NOW!” 

March begins at 6pm at the Cove and proceeds 

down promenade. Speakers at Convention Center. 

7-10pm at the INN OF CAPE MAY 

Family friendly Pride March After Party with live DJ, 

drinks, dancing, free face painting and more. 


5/10: Around The Town 

At The Pier House 


Cape Harbor Shell 

GASOLINE 

DIESEL 

PROPANE 

TOWING 

TIRE CHANGES 

Stanley, Stacey 

OIL CHANGES 

MOST CARS REPAIRED SAME DAY! 

Located At Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway 

609-898-0855 capeharborshell.com 

Lucifer, Ginger, Joanne 

Jess, Lauren, Ian, Ross 

BOTTOMLINE CHURCH 

New Jersey’s ONLY church that meets 

dockside at a Marina 

LOCATED AT UTSCH’S MARINA — D DOCK 

Sunday Worship Services @ 8am 

Come by Boat, Car, Bike or Walk 

All are welcome for a casual service and fellowship 

join us as we enjoy the creation while learning of the creator 

Pastor Joe Springer 609-703-0448 

bottomlinechurch.com • bottomlinechurch@aol.com 


5/10: Around The Town At The Pier House 

Joanne, Carlos 

Sara, Chef Les, Lana 


THE LOCALS 

CAPE MAY’S PREMIERE PODCAST 

Hosts Charity Clark, Mayor Zack Mullock, Michael Clark, Brady Schoenrock, Bil Huf, 

Rich McHale and Ed McDonough cover all you need to know about Cape May and the area. 

Podcast available on Facebook and streaming on the Cape May Music Cafe App with special airings. 

underwritten by Cape Assist l Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, Cape May & N. Cape May l Exit Zero Filling Station l Harpoons on the Bay 

interested in hosting a locals show? write to capemaymusiccafe@gmail.com 


5/7: Annual Seashore Food 

Distributors Food Show 

Celebrating 35 Years! 


LCMR students 

Celebrating 35 years 

of bringing beautiful music to 

Cape May, NJ. 

Joe, John 

Bill, Tim 

Sunday, May 26– 

Sunday, June 23, 2024 

Join us for four weeks and 15 musical 

performances of classical, chamber, jazz, 

funk, Indie-pop and Americana music, 

featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony, Erich 

Cawalla & the Uptown Band, BAILEN, the New 

York Chamber Ensemble, New Jersey 

Symphony Chamber Players, the Atlantic Brass 

Band, OKCello, and more, including an 

intimate tribute to George Mesterhazy. 

For concert dates and tickets, scan the 

code below, or visit 

CapeMayMusicFestival.com 

Scan 

here 

Jann, Michael 

Jonn Lynch, Henry Satt 


5/7: Annual Seashore Food Distributors Food Show 

The Seashore Food Distributors gang 


Cape May’s First & Only All Streaming Radio Station

The Answer Lady invites inquiries from 

gentle readers on all manner of relationship 

quandaries, matters of the 

heart and ethics. If you’d like to send 

a query, write to info@exitzero.us. Or, 

simply sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee and contemplate 

the wisdom herein. 

Dear Answer Lady 

I am a senior in high school and on Mother’s 

Day I came out to my parents. I was very 

nervous and wanted to tell them at a happy 

moment — brunch at Pier House — my sisters 

already knew and are very supportive. I was 

surprised when my parents looked up from 

their omelets and said, “Yes, we know.” What I 

wonder now is whether I should tell my Nana. 

She’s constantly telling me how I will give her 

beautiful grandchildren one day. My parents 

think it would be better to not tell her, but I 

want to be honest. She is coming to visit soon 

— should tell her? — Honest Bob 

Dear Honest 

The Answer Lady understands your 

wanting to declare your orientation to your 

The Answer Lady 

Wise answers to perplexing questions 

family, but it isn’t necessary to wear it on your 

sleeve. Most people will figure it out and feel 

free to set anyone straight who doesn’t get it 

(puns intended). As to Nana, the same rule 

applies. If she is so intrusive as to comment 

on your future children — and being gay does 

not preclude you from having children — then 

she’ll probably open the door to tell her. 

Dear Answer Lady 

I’m the architectural consultant on a 

building addition and work closely with the 

construction project manager. We have been 

very flirty and when a gang of us went out to 

the Ugly Mug one night, he took flirty to the 

next level. It was just a kiss, but I’m afraid to 

get involved with someone I work with. On 

the other hand, he does not live in the area, and 

I’m afraid that if I brush him off, I will miss an 

opportunity. I’ve been able to deflect so far, but 

I’m going to have to say yes or no very soon. 

What should I do? — Looking for Mr. Right 

Dear Looking 

Honesty is the best answer. Invite him 

back to the Ugly Mug and tell him that you 

would love to explore these feelings, but not 

while working together. Flirting is one thing, 

but involvement opens you both up to a world 

of awkwardness, especially for your co-workers. 

You also don’t know anything about him 

— he could have a wife and six kids. The project 

will give you the time you need to get to know 

each other without sex getting in the way. 

Make a date to have dinner at Oyster Bay once 

the project is completed. 



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Three beautiful dogs from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923 

OSCAR is a lively 10-month-old mixed Boston 

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of energy and has some work to do on his 

leash manners. He is dog and cat social and 

would make the perfect family companion for 

someone who will work on his manners. 

JACKS is a four-year-old mixed breed who 

came to the shelter when his owner could no 

longer care for him. Jacks enjoys a lively game 

of fetch and playing in the yard. He knows several 

behavior cues and sits when asked. He has 

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near his food. Older children and no other animals 

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one-and-a-half-year-old girl who has good 

leash skills and is always checking in with 

her human. Cali is a sensitive girl who understands 

quiet interactions and would thrive in a 

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years old and in good health. Dove has 

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and is up to date on all vaccinations and 

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5 Apartments - $2,980,000 

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3 Units - $2,195,000 

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404 Denver Ave, #210, 

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2 Fernwood Rd, Town Bank 

3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, Sleeps 6 

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20 ACRES IN EDGEWOOD 

Excellent development opportunity! Approximately 20 acres 

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The Exit Zero Crossword 

The theme is Cape May restaurants... compiled by Nicole James 

1 2 3 

4 5 

6 

7 

8 

9 10 11 

12 13 

14 15 16 

17 

18 19 

20 

21 

ACROSS 

2. This Italian Bistro is in the 

Washington Commons. (6) 

4. Grab a table in their bar 

area or dining room offering 

a different menu on Lafayette 

Street. (6,3) 

6. You can spot this restaurant’s 

servers just by their traditional 

uniforms. (7,5) 

9. Enjoy delicious lobster 

rolls from the Beach Avenue, 

Washington Street Mall or 

Wildwood Boardwalk location. 

(7) 

11. Travel here for dinner by car 

or boat and enjoy the beautiful 

views from their deck. (6,4) 

12. This common brunch spot is 

located inside the Carroll Villa 

Hotel. (3,6) 

14. The Negro family owns 

5 West Pub has this sister 

restaurant on the Mall. (6) 

17. This Station also used to 

pump gas. (7) 

19. The P in PSI on Beach 

Avenue. (5) 

21. Enjoy prime rib night at this 

local spot on Beach Avenue. (10) 

DOWN 

1. Known for rooftop orange 

crushes. (6) 

3. Sit in the sand at Cape 

Resorts’ summer spot. (5,4) 

5. What does YB stand for? (7,7) 

7. This cash-only place is owned 

by the same group as 5 down. 

(7) 

8. This family restaurant is on 

the corner of Beach Avenue and 

Grant Street. (9) 

10. This Washington Street Mall 

trio includes Delaney’s, Cape 

May Fish Market and the ____ 

___. (4,3) 

11. Serving up leaner wieners 

and bad dogs all summer. (3,3,6) 

13. What Uncle serves up the 

best pancakes? (4) 

15. This summer staple is on the 

bay in North Cape May. (8) 

16. 17 across is known for its 

many _______. (7) 

18. The color of the pig inside 

Congress Hall. (4) 

20. Next to 10 down and just 

opened an upstairs bar. (4) 

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