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The Giving Issue!

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There are quite a few perks to living in

America, as compared to my birthplace

of Scotland. (And some of

them are going to sound very superficial.)

One is the weather. When

people tell me, “Oh, I love the rain! Living in

Scotland would be perfect for me!”... I say,

“No, it wouldn’t. Not when it rains almost

every day, for at least part of the day.” I call

my old mum once a week (give or take a

week), and her first complaint is always the

weather. Take it from a native... loving the

rain is not a real thing.

There are, to be sure, quite a few other

things I like about America (vintage pickup

trucks, national parks, Manhattan, Northern

California, baseball) but let’s skip to the

relevant one: Thanksgiving, that glorious

ritual where we gather with people we love/

like/loathe, eat until we resemble upholstered

furniture, then argue about the correct

way to load a dishwasher. I like that it

heralds the beginning of the holiday season

in a way that doesn’t happen back home. I

feel sorry for my fellow Scots/Brits that the

end of November just kind of fades away...

So, if you’re one of those people who

complains about Thanksgiving, be a little

more thankful! There are extra days off

from work, along with the excuse of being

able to hang your Christmas decorations

earlier than most folks around the world.

Of course, the funny thing is that it was

actually Brits who are responsible for the

whole thing in the first place, thanks to the

folks who landed in Plymouth and decided

to throw a harvest feast in 1621. Not that it

Ramblings From The Editor

Ideas, idle gossip and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends... by Jack Wright

was a turkey-centric afternoon of naps and

football. Rather, it was three days, partly

diplomatic, partly recreational, and mostly

about not dying. There were around 50 British

colonists and roughly 90 Wampanoag

guests. Deer was the headline protein; wild

fowl and local seafood rounded it out. Think

less Norman Rockwell, more “we made it

another year, let’s eat everything that isn’t

nailed down.”

But it took a very long time for the holiday

to become a national event. States held

their own thanksgivings whenever governors

felt like it. George Washington tried to

wrangle the idea into something national

in 1789, declaring a day of public thanks for

the new republic, but it never really caught

on. The holiday we know today really owes

its existence to one extremely persistent

woman: Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Godey’s

Lady’s Book. For 36 years she wrote editorials,

published Thanksgiving menus,

and pestered presidents with letters arguing

that a shared day of gratitude could knit

the country together. Eventually Abraham

Lincoln, in the grinding horror of the Civil

War, said yes. In October 1863 he proclaimed

the last Thursday of November a

national Thanksgiving Day, explicitly aiming

to offer unity and a pause for reflection.

And just when you think America

finally agreed on something, along came

Franklin Roosevelt in 1939, staring into the

abyss of the Great Depression and thinking,

“You know what this holiday needs? More

shopping!” Because November that year

had five Thursdays, moving Thanksgiving

up a week would lengthen the Christmas

retail season. Chaos followed. States split

into pro- and anti- “Franksgiving” camps.

Football schedules got mangled. Families

argued about calendars instead of politics,

which, in retrospect, sounds almost quaint.

By 1941 Congress solved the mess by fixing

Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of

November, where it’s remained ever since.

We don’t celebrate because history was

simple. We celebrate because it wasn’t.

Because people scraped by, helped each

other, failed each other, tried again, and

kept finding reasons to be grateful anyway.

Which reminds me of another (very superficial)

thing I like about America... the Hallmark

Channel. Watch out for a movie called

Melt My Heart This Christmas, which features

an image of Cape May Stage and Rotary

Park. Hat tip to Pete Baldwin for pointing

that out on Facebook.

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Q&A

Lou Paradise, President Of

Kiwanis Club Of Cape May

It’s the Giving Issue, so Jack Wright chatted with Lou Paradise,

president of the Kiwanis Club of Cape May, which has

been giving to the local community for more than 100 years.

Lou, what is the mission of the Kiwanas Club?

We are a group of volunteers, from all walks of life,

and every single thing that we do is all based on

children — education, food, supporting children

in any way that we can. Anything from a program

where we supply lights for bicycles to our scholarship

program.

How often do you meet? We have a members’

meeting once a week, on a Wednesday evening at

6.30. We are open for people to come and spend

time with us to see what the club is like, what

membership would be like.

You have a bar so does it function as much as

a social club as it does a place that raises money? I

would say so, yes. We also have a pretty good-sized

commercial kitchen. So we are able to cater parties

and functions as well.

How much, on average, does the Cape May

club give away each year? As an example, last year

we donated scholarships totaling $20,000 to various

young people who had submitted a paper —

that’s how we qualify who we can give to. We want

to raise that amount substantially because educational

costs are off the charts.

How many people are on your board? There

are seven of us, including myself, as the president

of the club this year.

Why do you elect a new president every year?

We want to be able to always bring in new and fresh

ideas.

How many members do you have? Around 75,

and we’re looking to increase that.

What is the age range? We recently had someone

join who is in their 20s, and we go all the way

up to people in their 80s. We have a good core, a

vibrant group of adults, but we are definitely looking

to recruit younger members.

I Googled and found out there are more than

7,000 Kiwanis clubs in the country and about

19,000 incorporated towns and cities in America.

So, that works out at one club for every two-anda-half

towns. Yeah, it’s very good coverage.

Where are the nearest clubs to Cape May? In

Wildwood and then up in Linwood.

I read that the Kiwanis only voted to allow

women in 1987. What’s the male-female split in

Cape May, would you say? The split is pretty even,

both in the membership and on the board.

How does one become a member? Do you have

to be vetted? We do vet people because we do a lot

of our interaction with children, so there’s a background

check as part of the process. People have to

come to at least two meetings to see the club, to get

a feel for it, to talk to its members. After that, we

nominate them for membership.

I read that the Kiwanis bought this clubhouse

we’re sitting in for $120 in 1924. You’re presumably

sitting on several million dollars worth of

equity. Has the club ever thought of just selling it

and giving away all the funds? Ha-ha, yes it’s been

talked about over the years, but it’s not something

that’s going to happen. We’re proud to be the only

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Kiwanis organization in the country that

owns its clubhouse. And not only that, but

it’s right on the beachfront, too!

Seriously? How is that possible?! Other

Kiwanis clubs either rent their property or, in

many cases, hold their meetings in restaurants

and places like that.

A quick change of gears... where did you

grow up? In Westchester County, New York.

What was your career? I joined the

Marine Corps in 1963 and served in Vietnam

in ’64 and ’65. I had gotten some injuries

while I was in combat and I went on to

invent a topical healing technology to heal

the damage caused by cumulative trauma

injuries. That propelled me into an entrepreneurial

career with my wife. We formed

a natural medicine company, with most of

our work being done in the orthopedic area

— regenerative medicine, integrative medicine,

regenerative oncology. We did a lot

with sports franchises, especially on injury

prevention. Our focus was always on how

do we help the patient heal, as opposed to

symptom relief.

That’s impressive. When did you first

visit Cape May? My wife Aurora has cousins

who live locally so she’s been coming since

she was eight years old. I was a New York

boy so it was the likes of Jones Beach for me

when I was growing up. We started coming

here together around 1992.

What did you think of Cape May? I was

impressed. First of all, the ocean to me is like

the most life-giving thing. I love the mountains,

too, but the ocean’s always going to

take priority. When we first started coming,

they rolled up the sidewalks after Labor Day.

Then over this period of time, we saw the

town adding more attractions and events —

things like the jazz festival — and, well, you

know the rest of the story.

When did you move here full time? We

bought our house in 2018, with the intention

of mainly using it as a rental, and keeping our

home in New York. Then COVID came and

we ended up transitioning to a permanent

move here.

What does Cape May not have that

you think it should have? Resources. If you

look at the amount of taxes that come out

of this county and go to the state, it seems

like it doesn’t trickle back down in the form

of resources, but instead seems to stop at

Atlantic City. We don’t have affordable housing,

and that’s something we urgently need.

What do you like most about Cape May?

It’s a very peaceful place. It’s a wonderful

place for children and families. I think that

element has always been important for me

— it’s a safe harbor. You know you’re going

to be safe here, you know you’re going to

have fun, you know you’re going to have good

food. And the only problem that we have now

is that we don’t have Exit Zero Filling Station!

Ha-ha, well thank you for saying so.

Speaking of food, what would be your last

meal on earth? I mean, if I’m going to revert

to my Italian roots, we make our own ravioli,

we make our own lasagne and that kind

of thing. But, hmmm, it’s a very good question.

I have to think that somewhere between

amazing Thai food and classic Italian food is

what I would be looking for.

Well, it’s your last meal, so you can do

what you want. So, it’s a mash-up of Thai

and Italian? Yes, that sounds good to me!

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BEACH PLUM BAKERY AND CAFE

484 W. Perry Street, Cape May

(609) 770-8261

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

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200 Congress Place, Cape May

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BOILER ROOM


(609) 884-8421

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CAPE MAY FISH MARKET

408 Washington Street, Cape May

(609) 770-3790

capemayfishmarket.com

THE CRICKET CLUB

106 Decatur Street, Cape May

(609) 888-6095

capemaycricketclub.com

DELANEY’S IRISH PUB & GRILL


(609) 770-8559

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DOGTOOTH

100 East Taylor Avenue, Wildwood

(609) 522-8383

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THE EBBITT ROOM


(609) 884-5700

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EL PUEBLO TAQUERIA


(609) 600-3793

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E. M. HEMINGWAY’S

1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May

(609) 884-5611

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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.

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.

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 brick-oven pizza with

draft beers.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Located in North Cape May, serving up affordable and

authentic Mexican dishes made from only the freshest

ingredients.

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,

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EXIT ZERO FILLING STATION

110 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May

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After 10 years of serving curries (initially as Exit Zero

Cookhouse, the restaurant is now closed for good).

The magazine (and online retail store) will continue,

in an office on the Washington Street Mall. Adieu!

FINS BAR & GRILLE

142 Decatur Street, Cape May

(609) 884-3449

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Inside, enjoy the exciting maritime-themed decor

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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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GRANA BYOB

413 S. Broadway, Cape May

(609) 849-9255

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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.

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HARPOONS ON THE BAY

91 Beach Drive, North Cape May

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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.

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HARRY’S OCEAN BAR AND GRILLE


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dining, live music, fresh local seafood and signature

orange crushes — the fun awaits!

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ICCARA ITALIAN BISTRO

315 Ocean Street, #4, Cape May

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Just steps from the Washington Street Mall, Iccara

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Italy in a charming, welcoming atmosphere.

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KING EDWARD BAR

301 Howard Street, Cape May

(609) 884-8409

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This legendary hangout is an intimate place where

locals and guests mingle inside the historic Chalfonte

Hotel. Enjoy light bites and classic cocktails, plus live

music.

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THE LOBSTER HOUSE

Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May

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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.

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THE LOCAL TAVERN

1075 Bayshore Road, Villas

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Brought to you by the owners of Tisha’s and 5 West,

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LIVE MUSIC & LITE BITES

Two courses for $35 Wed - Sat from 5pm

THURSDAY 11/27 CLOSED

FRIDAY NIGHT 11/28 “The Hoot” 7-10pm

Featuring members of

the Howard Street Ramble Band

Ryan’s birthday

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 12/3 Die Hard at 7pm

Movies In the Henry Sawyer Room

Free Entry & Free House-Made Popcorn!

Buffet breakfast with Santa on

12/6, 12/7, 12/13, 12/14 at 9am

Trevor, Kylie, Alexis, JT, Dawn, Lou

301 Howard Street, Cape May

609-884-8409 • chalfonte.com



What You Need

To Know About

The Food And

The Ambience

Meals

Served

Price Of

Entrées

Bar Or

BYOB?

Should I

Book?

Food For

Kids?

Other

Details

LUCKY BONES

1200 Route 109, Cape May

(609) 884-BONE

luckybonesgrill.com

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.

B, L, D

$6-$25

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

For tables

of eight or

less

YES

u b

H

MAD BATTER


(609) 884-5970

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.

B, L, D

$26-$37

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR NO YES H

MARIO’S PIZZA

Washington Commons

(609) 884-0085

mariosofcapemay.com

MUDHEN BREWING COMPANY

127 W. Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood

(609) 846-7918

mudhenbrew.com

OCEAN 7

7 Ocean Street, Cape May

(609) 884-5555

innofcapemay.com/ocean-7

OCEAN VIEW

Beach and Grant Avenues, Cape May

(609) 884-3772

oceanviewrestaurant.com

OUT THERE COFFEE

315 Ocean Street, Cape May

www.outtherecoffee.com

Homemade specialties and secret sauces, from classic

pizza (using homemade dough daily) to paninis,

garlic knots and pasta dishes.

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!

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

lunch and dinner paired with specialty cocktails.

A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food,

oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A

locals’ favorite for a reason.

Start every morning with their home-roasted coffee,

super-food lattes, gluten free baked goods and

varieties of toasts and frozen drinks.

L, D

L, D

B, L, D

B, L

Pastries,

toast and

snacks

$6-$20

Cards:

V, MC,

AE, D

$14-$35

Cards:

V, MC,

AE, D

Cards:

V, MC,

AE, D

$9-$30

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

$5-$10

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB NO YES

FULL BAR NO YES

FULL BAR YES NO

BYOB NO YES

N/A NO YES

u b

H U

u b

H U

b

U

u b

H

b

H U

OYSTER BAY

615 Lafayette Street, Cape May

(609) 884-2111

oysterbayrestaurant.com

PETER SHIELDS INN


(609) 884-9090

petershieldsinn.com

PIER HOUSE


(609) 898-2244

capemaylamer.com

POPPI’S

4709 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood

(609) 600-3964

poppisbrickoven.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.

The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the

modern American menu matches it all the way. And

now the restaurant is able to serve wine, cocktails

and beers!

This cozy, elegant restaurant in La Mer Beachfront

Resort offers a welcoming ambiance serving

American fare with innovative twists and inspired

recipes, just steps from the beach.

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.

D

D

B, L, D

L, D

$12-$29

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

$22-$39

Cards:

V, MC, D

$12-$60

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR YES YES

u b

H

FULL BAR YES NO H

FULL BAR YES YES

BYOB NO YES

u b

H

u b

H



COASTAL CULINARY BLISS

Discover a curated selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts inspired by

American, Italian, and French cuisine—crafted by our new Executive Chef,

Miguel Ferrer. With over a decade of experience at the Washington Inn & Wine Bar,

Chef Ferrer brings his culinary expertise and passion to every dish on the menu.

breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30am

lunch Friday & Saturday 12-4pm

dinner Friday & Saturday from 5-8:30pm

seasalt indoor bar Friday & Saturday 12pm-Close

LOCATED IN THE OCEAN CLUB HOTEL

SEASALTCAPEMAY.COM

1035 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY

609-884-7000



What You Need

To Know About

The Food And

The Ambience

Meals

Served

Price Of

Entrées

Bar Or

BYOB?

Should I

Book?

Food For

Kids?

Other

Details

QUINCY’S LOBSTER ROLLS


(609) 600-3571

quincysoriginal.com

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.

L, D

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB NO YES

b

H U

SAPORE ITALIANO

416 South Broadway, West Cape May

(609) 600-1422

saporeitalianorestaurant.com

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.

D

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB YES YES

u b

H

TACO CABALLITO TEQUILERIA


(609) 884-4800

tacocaballitotequileria.com

Enjoy this two-story, vibrant beachfront restaurant

that offers authentic Mexican dishes and handcrafted

margaritas made with artisanal tequilas.

L, D

$10-$18

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR NO YES

b

H U

TISHA’S


(609) 884-9119

tishasfinedining.com

This local favorite serves delicious food for lunch

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

Check out their sister restaurants, 5 West Pub and

The Local Tavern, too.

D

$18-$35

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB YES YES b U

TOMMY’S FOLLY CAFE


(609) 884-6566

caperesorts.com

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.

B, D

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB NO YES

b

H

THE UGLY MUG


(609) 884-3459

uglymug.bar

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.

L, D

$12-$25

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR NO YES b H

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.

B, L

$4-$9

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB NO YES

u b

H U

VIGGIANO’S ON SUNSET

109 Sunset Blvd, West Cape May

(609) 435-5026

viggianosbyob.com

A 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.

D

$15-$45

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB YES YES

u b

H

VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY


(609) 889-6610

vincenzoslittleitaly.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.

L, D

$10-$31

Cards:

V, MC,

AE, D

BYOB YES YES

u b

H

WASHINGTON INN


(609) 884-5697

washingtoninn.com

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.

D

$18-$34

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR YES YES

u b

H

WESTSIDE MARKET

517 Broadway, Cape May

(609) 884-3061

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.

B, L

$7-$22

Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB NO YES

u

H




11/15: Around 4pm On A Saturday Night At Cape May Brewing Co.

Alan, Danny

Peter, Jamie

Maya Ranganath, Shiven Patel

Brian, Stephanie

Ellie, Polly

Cole, Maya


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


11/15: Around 4pm On A Saturday Night At Cape May Brewing Co.

Ryan, Dylan, Molly, Brandi

Kellie, Neil’s, Monica, Eric, Angie, Marc

Aubrie, Amy, Amber Lee, Belle

Kathy, Joe, Tim

Culinary-inspired holiday shopping on

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday,

and all holiday season long!

516 Carpenters Lane 304 Washington Street 324 Carpenters Lane

Famous housemade nut butters,

peanut butter treats,

& snacks

on the

The ultimate selection of the finest

cheeses & specialty food products

Famous olive oils, vinegars,

salts, sugars, spices,

mustards, & sauces

1250 Hornet Road

at the

All of our famous products in

one location with FREE parking

CAPEISLANDFOODS.COM




Amanda, Rachel, Kate, Liz, Jill, Kathleen, Franky, June

Marybeth, Keith, Mike, Donna

Tracey, Nick, Bri, Rita, Des


11/15: Baby Shower For Rebecca Fox At The Washington Inn

Rebecca and Charles Fox Debbie, Rebecca, Ashley Ashley, Charles, Debbie


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

For 10 years my husband and I have

spent Thanksgiving with our former neighbors.

When we lived in Pennsylvania, we

did everything together and continued the

friendship after we moved to Cape May.

I realized as Thanksgiving neared that I

hadn’t heard from them and reached out

by phone, Facebook and email, with no

response. Finally, I contacted their son,

thinking something was wrong, health

wise. Finally, she texted me — which I hate

in the best of times — that neither she nor

her husband want anything more to do with

us. She asked that I stop contacting her. I

am shocked. I have no idea what we did to

deserve this and wondered if you thought I

The Answer Lady

Wise answers to life’s perplexing questions

should try to find out what is at the root of

it. — Ostracized

Dear Ostracized

The Answer Lady has no patience

with this behavior. You and your husband

deserve to know what your crimes are. But,

that said, it’s over. You might as well move

on. Try not to obsess about the cause of this

abrupt break. Instead, think about what a

nice Thanksgiving you are about to enjoy.

Make your reservation now. Congress Hall

is serving a buffet from 1-6pm. Ocean 7 at

the Inn of Cape May is serving holiday fare

with everything from roast turkey to prime

rib. Sapore Italiano is also open. Be thankful

for the friends you do have.

Dear Answer Lady

I recently came out to my parents

who had already picked out the person

they thought I should marry — a doctor

of course. I want to bring my partner to

Thanksgiving but have been told she is not

welcome, though they expect me to show or

be shunned. I love my parents and cannot

imagine a life without them. But I also love

my partner and cannot imagine a life without

her. What do I do? — Torn

Dear Torn

Your partner is your future. Your parents

have no right to make such demands of

you. Make your excuses — you will not be

attending and send them an array of candies

from The Original Fudge Kitchen. Hopefully,

they will reconsider the “shunning.”

FLYING FISH STUDIO

Hats Tees Tanks Sweatshirts Accessories Art

Merry Fishmas is here!

Shop this year’s Merry Fishmas design in-store

and online. Our shop is open Friday - Monday.

Holiday shopping season is upon us!

Visit us at these upcoming events:

• Christmas at the Hanger

Saturday, November 29 from 10am - 4pm

Naval Air Station Wildwood

• Mayer’s Holiday Market

Sunday, December 7 from 11am - 3pm

Mayer’s Tavern

130 Park Boulevard | 609-884-2760 | www.theflyingfishstudio.com


Falling for a book

11/15: Baby Shower For Rebecca

Fox At The Washington Inn

Cape Atlantic

Book Company

OPEN @ 10am

City Centre Mall 2nd floor

Washington Street Mall, Cape May

609-846-7688 • capeatlanticbookco.com

Sue, Jenna, Debbie, Jane, Kay

Open Thu-Tue 10:30-5:00 closed wed

Cape May’s Full-Service Jeweler

Offering Custom Designs,

Watch Batteries & Repairs

Kelley Shustack, Christy Mobile, Maureen Carter

510 CARPENTERS LANE l 609-854-4489

Shop online at trinketscapemay.com


Ashley, Cat, Courtney


11/15: Baby Shower For Rebecca

Fox At The Washington Inn

Ashley Smith, Christine Sundstrom, Cat Wilson

Linda, Diane, Karen, Janet


Kim, Holli, Jillian, Shawne, Barbara, Carol

11/15: Baby Shower For Rebecca Fox At The Washington Inn

Pam, Rosemary Carolyn, Auntie Karen, LouAnne

Liz and Sienna Mahan Holly, Sally Bernadette Kocis, Michelle


11/14: Around 10:30pm On A Saturday Night At The Ugly Mug

Lori-Beth, Kara

Matthew, Khoury

Mike, Mike

Marija, Juan

Julia Morgan, happy birthday!


Classic American Tales

CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN!

Friday, December 12 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Rea’s Farm, Rea’s 400 Farm, Stevens 400 Stevens Street, West Street, Cape West May, Cape NJ May, Admission NJ Free!

Enjoy Admission dinner Free! in the Join heated us in barn; the heated Bottles barn available for dinner for purchase (BYOB), from shop Cape at vendors’ May Winery booths

AND Enjoy CAT’S Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth presenting

“A Great Tree” at 6:00pm and “The Gift of the Magi”at 7:30 pm

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, hot and cold drinks, and wine and Michèle LaRue presenting

“The Christmas Sing in Our Village” and “Hoodoo McFiggins Christmas”

Location: 121 Fourth Avenue, West Cape May

All for only $20! Purchase tickets here: https://www.ClassicAmericanTales.org/schedule.html

For more information: 917-623-4965 - ClassicAmericanTales@aol.com - ClassicAmericanTales.org

Funding is possible in part by NJSCA/Dept. of State, the NEA, & Cape

May County Board of County Commussioners through the Cape May

County Division of Cuture & Heritage. Season Sponsor OceanFirst Bank.

CHRISTMAS CHEER!

Sunday, December 14 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm


Tabernacle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

11/14: Around 10:30pm On A

Saturday Night At The Ugly Mug

Please join us at

Tabernacle United Methodist Church,

720 Seashore Road

Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm

Hear from Krista McConnell,

Director of Atlantic Cape Community

College - Cape May Campus. Learn how

they are making quality higher education

accessible to the people who pursue it.

No matter what kind of knowledge you are

seeking, you can find it at Atlantic Cape

Community College!

SPONSORED BY

DIAMOND: The ARC of CMC, Brookdale Senior

Living, Tabernacle UMM, DRBA, Exit Zero, South

Jersey Aids Alliance, Cape May Astro, Knights of

Columbus - Stella Maris Council #3546, Shore

Women in Ministry (S.W.I.M.)

PLATINUM: Options for Her

GOLD: The Branches, Cape Assist, Wednesday

AM Men’s Prayer Group, Acenda, Family Promise,

St Mary’s Council Knights of Columbus 6202

SILVER: Lower Township Chamber of

Commerce, Visiting Angels, Resources for

Independent Living

Nick, Goose

Jill, Teresa, Emily

Tabernacle strives to bring in speakers on topics

of interest to the community. The entire Cape May

Community is invited to attend! There is no charge…

But donations are appreciated to help cover expenses.

For a complete list of upcoming community

events go to capemaycommunityoutreach.com

For additional info bistaksp@gmail.com


Kenzie, Shelby, Sean


DENNIS J. SPILKER

Manager/Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 4038

KEVIN J. BEARE

Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 3806

Cherishing Life’s Moments

609-884-3793

spilkerfuneralhome.com

Continuing a 90-Year Tradition of Serving

the Cape May and Lower Township Area

Robert Panaccio, VMD

Robert Moffatt, VMD

Nancy Reilly, VMD

Patricia J. Link, DVM

Lisa Hammett, DVM

Nour Hussaein, DVM

694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May

609-884-1729 • capemayvet.com

hours by appointment

General, Cosmetic & Restorative

Dentistry for the Whole Family

• Crowns, Fillings etc

• Oral Surgery, Root Canals, Implants

• Invisalign

• Teeth Whitening — Kor, Opalescence

• Same-Day Emergencies

• Botox and Dermal Fillers

Call or message us online to schedule

your appointment with Dr Evan!

Dr Evan Cauterucci

411 Park Boulevard, Cape May

609-884-5335 • capemaydental.com provider



Ksenija, Marijana, Monika Morgan, Matthew, Julia, Jack, Sophia, McKenzie Manda, Hannah, Kendrick, Aniston, Kelton

The Magic

Returns.

Get your elves ready...

Winter Wonderland returns

to Congress Hall.

LEARN MORE


November 28 — December 31, 2025

Breakfast with Santa, Vendor Village, Carousel Rides & More

In most places, fall migration tapers off

with fewer and fewer birds drifting south.

In Cape May the migration ends with a

flurry — or, more accurately, a tidal wave

of southbound sea ducks and other waterbirds

cutting the corner on the north end of

Avalon. You’ve heard Avalon’s boast “cooler

by a mile.” The foundation of this is the mile

or so seaward jut off Seven Mile Beach relative

to the beaches of Sea Isle City on the north end

of Towsend’s inlet. Southbound birds hugging

the coast are suddenly confronted by a

barrier of coast so to avoid crossing land must

tack east, passing close to the parking area

between 8th and 9th streets in Avalon.

It’s at this point where, from October 1

to December 22, Cape May Bird Observatory

counters stand ready to tally the 800,000 or

so migrating scoter, gannet, loons and other

seabirds that make up the coastal flight. Six

thousand birds a day flights are not uncommon.

Mornings are best.

The near albatross-sized Northern Gannet

is a crowd pleaser. Cliff nesting birds

Bird Droppings

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

from coastal Canada and Greenland, these

grand black-and-white birds will winter for

the most part off the Carolinas, where circling

high over fish rich waters they will arrow into

the sea in spectacular dives. Here, the birds

are mostly passing single file in rollercoaster-like

strings of rising and falling birds.

Another favorite of mine is Red-throated

Loon, a slender, rapier-billed bird that flies

with its head drooped and with rapid elastic

wings beats. Breeding on small tundra

ponds, the birds are able to get airborne even

if grounded on land.

With so many eyes trained seaward, it

is not uncommon for hump-backed whales

to make the day’s tally sheet. And on the sea

wall, Ruddy Turnstone and Purple Sandpiper

are clambering. Purple Sandpipers are the last

Arctic shorebirds to migrate. A good place to

see them and Red-throated Loons up close is

the Second Avenue Jetty in Cape May.

“Cooler by a mile” takes on a whole new

meaning as fall migration winds down. If

winds are blowing northwest, the hawk watch

at Cape May Point State Park will continue

see migrating hawks through November.

Study the circling vultures. Migrating hawks

and eagles will join them. Goshawks and

Golden Eagles are always possible late in the

season. But a day filled with Red-tailed and

Red-shouldered Hawks is satisfying enough.

Mid-day when thermals are perking and skies

are cloud pocked provide peak numbers and

optimal viewing conditions.



Sophia, McKenzie, Jill and Teresa

Cecilia, James

Casey, Mikey, Bella, Luna, George, Katherine

Flip -N- Mickey




While the rest of us are diving into

our deliciously predictable dinner

plates this week, some lucky

diners will be enjoying the Wild

Game Dinner at the Richmond

Room of the Virginia hotel. The Virginia is

known for inventive, quality cuisine that is a

step beyond ordinary, but this week they’ve

taken it further with the Wild Game Dinner.

A group of 18 diners will be treated to a “feast

for the senses” and “a celebration of the hunt,

tradition, and craftsmanship.”

The dinner is an opportunity for Chef

Jason Hanin to showcase the “artistry and

precision” required to elevate wild game for

the fine dining table. Wines and spirits will

be served with each course to enhance the

experience.

The menu begins gently enough, with

a prosciutto made from duck, and a soup

course featuring game birds, but then you

are taken into something resembling a Hunt

Ball at a Gilded Age estate, circa 1880. Rabbit

— a staple of European cuisine — is rein-

The Activity Column

Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there and enjoying this island

troduced to the American palate in a ragout

touched with truffle. There are more than

a dozen species of rabbit and hare native to

North America, and they were standard on

the pre-colonial menu, but modern American

diners, perhaps dissuaded by thoughts

of Bambi’s friend Thumper, often overlook

this “lean, nutritious meat which has been

bred for food since antiquity,” according to

culinary experts.

Then, the adventure ramps up with

Texas Antelope Heart Yakitori, prepared

with a honey-soy glaze, scallion and sesame.

Whether it’s the North American pronghorn

or the more exotic nilgai, antelope is a low fat

meat said to taste like veal. Forbes claims it’s

one of the top five meats to try. Last, we go

big, with elk, served with foie gras, chocolate

mole rojo, beetroot, and mission fig. The

American elk, likely a cousin of the red deer,

is second only to the moose in size.

Elk “can weigh up to 1100 pounds and

stand up to five feet tall at the shoulder,” and

their antlers can add four feet of height. They

are called “wapiti” by some Native Americans

in reference to their white rumps. Elk

are migratory beasts who prefer the high

altitudes of the Rockies but can roam as far

east as Michigan and Kentucky. Finish the

meal with a more familiar dessert, an apple

crostata and vanilla ice cream. Learn more

about future dining adventures at the Virginia

Hotel by visiting caperesorts.com/virginia-hotel/richmond-room-dinner-series.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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AND A LENDER WHO’S RIGHT HERE AT HOME

With today’s lower adjustable-rate mortgages,

you can buy more for less.

Our ARMs start with a lower initial rate,

helping you save on monthly payments

while planning for the future.

And because we’re your local community bank,

decisions are made right here by neighbors

who know you and your goals.

Talk to a Sturdy Savings Bank Mortgage Specialist today!

R

R

NMLS #410428

609-463-5210


11/14: The Next Gen 30 FUNraiser In Honor Of Genny Farnan At Carney’s

Olivia, Tim Ron, Angie Gayle, Dick

Blair, Rob, Jeff Paul, Dave Rada, Lena

Cape Harbor Shell

GASOLINE

DIESEL

1001 Washington Street, 5B, Cape May

This pristine one-bedroom, one-bath, second-floor

unit at the Lamplighter Condominiums is being

offered fully furnished! Located just four blocks to the

Washington Street mall, a short walk to beaches and

includes assigned off-street parking. $615,000.

PROPANE

TOWING

TIRE CHANGES

OIL CHANGES

Barry Bruno, Sales Associate

barry.bruno@lnf.com

609-602-4339 | 609-884-1007

501 Lafayette Street, Cape May

MOST CARS REPAIRED SAME DAY!

Located At Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway

609-898-0855 capeharborshell.com


Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

Four cat-tastic felines from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923

PENNY found herself at the shelter through

no fault of her own, and this beautiful calico

deserves a loving home to call her own.

Friendly and eager for companionship, she’s

the kind of cat who just wants to be someone’s

forever pal. She is house-trained, vaccinated,

and spayed, making her ready for a

fresh start.

SIMON says “please adopt me!” He was

rescued along with his siblings who were

born on the beach. Simon is very sweet and

affectionate but will need time to adjust to a

home. He is about eight months old, healthy

and ready for a real home. Simon can be a

little slower to warm up but, once he does he

melts into your arms like butter.

MAYBELLINE & L’OREAL were born with it

– charm, adorable looks and plenty of kitten

energy. These healthy, house-trained kittens

are vaccinated and neutered, ready for a fresh

start in a loving home. They brighten every

room with their playful energy and gentle

affection. Adopt them both for double the

love – they’re worth it.


DESIREE LAPOINTE

Realtor Sales Associate, SRS

609-602-2254

Desiree@CoastlineRealty.com

11/14: The Next Gen 30 FUNraiser In

Honor Of Genny Farnan At Carney’s

Now that fall is here, I’m ready to help

with all your real estate needs. Looking to

buy, sell, or plan your perfect getaway?

Contact me today!

Make Your Vacation Dreams Come True in West Cape May

Welcome to this lovely 4-bedroom, 3-bath, furnished vacation

home at 325 4th Ave, West Cape May. Room for 12 and

too many amenities to list! Less than a mile to the beach,

restaurants and shopping. $3,500-$5,950/week

Ali, Laura, Alex

941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 ext 112

Louis, Stacey, Mary


James, Meg, Jacki, Kristin

Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

Three dog-tastic pooches from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923

DUKE was surrendered when his previous

owners realized they did not have the experience

to manage his training needs. Potential

adopters should expect to visit him several

times before he feels fully comfortable. Once

Duke trusts you, he is incredibly affectionate.

He would do best in an adult home with

German Shepherd experience.

HONEY B is a shy girl who came to the shelter

when her owner could no longer care for

her. She spends her days quietly watching

people pass by her kennel. Honey B wags

her tail softly when it’s time to go outside

and explores the yard with curiosity.

She would do best in a calm home with older

children and a peaceful routine.

BENJI was surrendered when his owner

could not physically care for him anymore.

All Benji wants is a lap to sit on. He is quiet,

affectionate and good with other animals

and kids. Benji weighs 19 pounds but could

afford to lose a few of them. He is estimated

to be between 10-12 years old but he looks

much younger.


Jersey Cape

Realty

SALES & RENTALS



BUYING & SELLING

WITH INTEGRITY

& TRUST

Heijung Park-Colameco

Broker Salesperson

609-602-8641 (c)

Market Expert

Experienced Negotiator

Results Driven

Contact “Heijung”

for your next

Real Estate Move!

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc.

Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner


609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

Jim, Joe

Dave, Lisa


Harry, Mary

PROPERTY PAGES

This lovely three-bedroom, two-bath home in

desirable Capewoods South is nestled on a spacious

112 x 164 lot offering exceptional privacy.

Built in 1996 with a grand family room addition

completed a few years later, this property

has been beautifully maintained and thoughtfully

updated. The kitchen features stunning cabinetry,

granite countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless

steel appliances, and a coffee/liquor bar perfect

for entertaining. The open living room boasts a

dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace. The

large master suite includes a full bath and walk-in

closet.

Additional highlights include hardwood flooring,

a laundry room, enclosed sunroom, a backup

generator, and two-car garage. Asking: $810,000.

53 SUMMER CIRCLE, NORTH CAPE MAY

Contact Deborah Colubiale of deSatnick Real Estate at 609.408.3679.





Roe, Eileen Pat, Barbara Riley, Tim

Michelle, Chris Cassandra, Janell Riley, Mary


Happy Wanìshi Thanksgiving Day

y’all. Wanìshi is the Lenape word

for thank you. But let’s move past

the widespread revisionist history,

elaborate parades, second helpings

of stuffing and the pumpkin pie. What are

you and the gang going to watch?

There’s a good chance that if you want to

stream something or go to the movies, you’ll

“run” into Glen Powell. He is quickly becoming

Hollywood’s favorite lead, and up until

just a couple years ago, I really overlooked

him.

The guy has been acting since he was a

kid, with an appearance in Spy Kids 3 (2003).

Not exactly something I would’ve been glued

to the TV to watch. He played John Glenn

in Hidden Figures (2016) and the character of

Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

It wasn’t until the 2024 reimagining of

Twisters did he enter my consciousness! The

film was good, worth watching. Now, he stars

in a new TV series and movie. The TV show is

Chad Powers, a Hulu original about a disgraced

The Movie Column

By arts columnist Tom Sims

football player who gets a second chance to

play, but in disguise. The first season was

only received lukewarm by Rotten Tomatoes

critics, but audiences enjoyed it more — and I

would slightly lean with the audience on this

one. A second season is coming.

The movie is The Running Man, the second

adaptation of the Stephen King novel. The

first came in 1987 with Arnold Schwarzenegger

in the lead. Enthusiast for this flick —

please don’t give me a hard time. It was only a

vehicle for Schwarzenegger — it did not stay

true to the book at all.

When Jesse Ventura is one of the soldiers

out to kill the lead in the 1987 version, you

get a flick that’s cartoonish and… silly. And

when you have a villain played by Richard

Dawson, the Hogan’s Heroes guy, you can’t tell

me this is cinema’s finest. Still, for nearly 40

years ago, it was great fun. I’ll give you that.

But please don’t compare these two.

Glen Powell’s running man is elevated

storytelling, much darker, and way more

true to the book (although it takes its liberties

as well). Powell plays the lead with a

LOT of anger and Colman Domingo rocks

as host of The Running Man show, Bobby T

(he always delivers!). This film is definitely

worth checking out over the holidays, and it

could certainly use the boost at the box office.

In the end, The Running Man 2025 is more

hopeful than the book, giving us all optimism

that we can resist an evil regime and succeed!

I’ll take it — hell, I need it!


BARBARA McPHERSON

Realtor Sales Associate

Serving Clients

for 25 Years:

Buying, Selling

& Renting

2017, 2018,2019,2020 & 2021

609-780-7652

Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - REAL ESTATE ONLY



‘On the Way to Cape May’ Schellenger’s Landing

1228 Rt. 109 across from SJ Marina...Prime Location!

Over 6000+ sq ft. building with parking and driveway

Behind building stretches from 1 st to 2 nd Ave

Paul, Katie, Megan

941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 ext 107

KIMBERLY GIPPLE


Seller

Representative

Specialist

Resorts & Second

Home Specialist

Accredited Buyers

Representative

609-972-9302

Kim@CoastlineRealty.com

2015-18, 23 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Bronze

2019 & 21-22 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®Silver

UNDER CONTRACT!

Kyle and Melanie Baker

342 Route 47 S,

Cape May Court House

Versatile two-story home

with a four-bay garage

offering three bedrooms, two

baths, plus bonus room with

outside entrance.

Asking $449,900.

941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005


Cuz Ray, Jackie, Uncle Bob



Marybeth, Dee, John

Olivia, Tim, Jackie, John

Courtney@CoastlineRealty.com

Southend 50/50 girls

New Jersey State Licensed professional

representing buyers and sellers!



Bernadette Erb, Dan Worthington Walt, Michelle Anne, Courtney

Theresa, Jeanie Frank, Jim Lauren, Dylan



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Your source for Shore Real Estate

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For Everything Real Estate

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Jersey Cape Realty is your trusted connection

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provide clients with invaluable local knowledge

and expert market insights to gain a distinct

advantage whether buying, or selling, ensuring

your real estate goals are met with success.

Put us to work for you!


Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker/Owner

739 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 Info@JerseyCapeRealty.com

www.JerseyCapeRealty.com 609-884-5800

Your SHORE Experts

317 Stites Ave, Cape May Point

5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths - $2,489,000

309 S Main St, CM Court House

Office/Professional Space - $749,900

1321 A Vermont Avenue, Cape May

2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths - $729,900

Classic Colonial

New construction two blocks to the

beach, with top-of-the-line appliances,

two primary suites, carport, and shed.

Calling All Entrepreneurs

Move-in ready office space for

business professionals. Furnishings

included. Visible location w/ parking.

Lovingly Maintained

Bright and cheerful streetside quad in

Cape May’s Village Greene. Close to

attractions, with great rental potential.

1415 Harbor Ln, Unit 302, Cape May

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths - $1,349,000

Unrivaled Sophistication

Harbor Point Condominium at Devils

Reach. Top floor, private roof deck,

boat slip, access to bay, harbor views.

933 Washington St, Cape May


JCR is Collecting

Toys for Tots

Please Bring

Unwrapped Toys to

Office by 12/1

300 E. Raleigh Ave, # 509, Lower Twp

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths - $719,000

1736 New York Ave, Cape May


Right on the Beach

Unobstructed ocean views! One-of-akind

contemporary in Cape May’s East

End w/ decks & private path to shore.

312 S. Lake Dr, Cape May Point


Historic Thomas Webster House

Masterpiece in the heart of town

with landscaped gardens, private

parking. Single or multi-family use.

Breathtaking Views

Corner unit at La Quinta Towers

showcasing ocean views. Private

beach club, parking, pool, pet-friendly.

Award Winning Design

State-of-the-art home with open

floor plan. LEED Certified and energy

efficient. Impressive income.

Open 7 days a week

With our full-time professional Realtors &

a fully dedicated rental team

609-884-5800




Buying, selling, or

renting your home?

LET’S WORK

TOGETHER!

JUST SOLD!

2 Fernwood Rd,

Townbank

3 Beds, 2.5 Baths

1 house from the bay

$1,100,000

LISTING & BUYER’S AGENT!

Holli Cappelli ABR, SRS


D 609-846-5376

O 609-884-5005

hollicappelli@coastlinerealty.com

hollicappelli.com

941 Columbia Avenue,

Cape May, NJ

Graysdn Hutchinson, Harry Back, Christine Back

BOB HARTMAN JR


Cell 609-780-4626

BobHartmanJr@CoastlineRealty.com

Contact me for all your sales

and rental needs!

JUST LISTED! 328 MAGNOLIA STREET, ERMA

Ali, Sam, Bryce

Located in a peaceful neighborhood, this four-bedroom,

two-and-a-half-bathroom home is approx. 2,860 sq/ft.

Features include gas fireplace, screened porch, two-car

garage and detached shed. Asking Price: $675,000.

941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005


Kristin, Christine, Cassandra, Lexi

PORT MARINA PRESENTS:

the

HOLIDAY

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DINNER

Savor the season’s warmth with an indulgent

four-course feast, handcrafted cocktails,

and holiday elegance.

Friday, December 12th

5:00PM & 7:00 PM SEATINGS

$100 PER PERSON

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