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THE INSIDE GUIDE TO COOL CAPE MAY • FEBRUARY 11, 2026 • VOLUME 24, NUMBER 1

Ghost Track Season

Page 2 EXIT ZERO February 11, 2026

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Jon Livingston, Giacomo Antonicello Mary, Louis Justin and Kierstin Cooper

Gladys, Father Mazz Jeanine, Vickie Riley Sullivan, Tom Belansen

The Blue Pig

Returns

A beloved Cape May tradition returns. Join us as the

Blue Pig Tavern reopens its doors, welcoming guests

once again to gather over seasonal favorites, locally

inspired dishes, and timeless hospitality.

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ABOUT EXIT ZERO

We were launched on to the streets of Cape

May on July 3, 2003 by former London and

New York magazine editor Jack Wright.

Every Wednesday, EXIT ZERO magazine is

delivered to nearly 300 establishments in

the area. Get a jump on it early by reading

online every Tuesday morning!

Editor & Publisher

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Our Front Pages Through The Years

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The

Love

Issue

Inside The Peppy Periodical That Provides Power To The People...

The Glitter Ball At Congress Hall

SEE PAGES 7~19

And Finally...

Meet Our New Delivery Superstars!

SEE PAGES 23~24

WELCOME back to

the first issue of Exit

Zero in 2008! This year,

we are injecting an extra

bit of fun into every issue

by creating a theme. With

Valentine’s Day upon us,

we’re taking the wickedly

unique step of calling this

The Love Issue.

And here to celebrate it

with us are Holly Birch and

Will Knapp, who became

engaged at the end of the

year. Some of you will

know Holly from Elaine’s

Dinner Theater, where she

is a regular performer, and

the Exit Zero store, where

she is a regular worker.

As for Will, he is a

local actor/musician and

also heads up marketing

for Cabanas and Martini

Beach. Congrats guys... you

made a super-sexy couple.

The Exit Zero Burns Supper

SEE PAGE 43~49

We’ve been covering

the happenings

and shenanigans

around Cape May

since 2003, and

we’ve packed in

around two billion

photograps in that

time. Okay, slight

exaggeration, but

it’s a lot! Our cover

from February 14

of 2008 featured

lovebirds Will and

Holly Knapp (and

ran photos from the

Burns Supper —

some things never

change).

If you’re looking for Exit Zero Filling Station, we are no longer in the restaurant business — it

closed permanently on September 20, 2025. If you’re looking for our cool EZ merchandise and

artwork, that IS still available, online at exitzero.store. Hopefully, we’ll be back at some point

with a new brick-and-mortar store. Until then, it’s online only.


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COVER STORY JACK WRIGHT

On some days at Higbee Beach (or

nights, if you’re feeling brave — it’s

spooky out there), the Delaware

Bay does a magic trick. You walk

the sand like you always do — wind

in your face, gulls arguing overhead, a ferry

boat off in the distance — then the beach

changes. Out of the wet sand, a set of rusted

rails and heavy wooden ties appears like

the shoreline is briefly remembering an old

dream.

We call them the ghost tracks, and they

don’t show themselves on a schedule. They

come and go on the bay’s terms: storms,

erosion, low tide... and who knows what else.

As elusive as they appear to be, we can

actually pin down when these tracks have

popped up in modern times, because photographers

and reporters have been chasing

them like rare birds.

• November 2014: A major reappearance,

with media reports stating that the

rusted tracks appeared magically and hadn’t

been visible since the 1930s.

• March 2018: Back-to-back storms

unearthed them again, prompting stories

in the Associated Press and The Weather

Channel.

• January 2021: A nor’easter and

shifting sands brought them back.

• May 11, 2022: Coastal storms and

low tide revealed them again — an event

widely documented, including detailed

reporting by AccuWeather.

Since then, the tracks have appeared

multiple times again, provoking another

tranche of compelling, spooky photos to

appear on social media.

But here’s the thing... that whole “first

appearance in 80 years” claim simply isn’t

Left: Artist Junius Allen painted this scene of

Cape May Sand Company in the 1930s. Opposite:

Liz Goldsmith shot the ghost tracks in 2022.

true! Back when I had dogs (there were

four mutts during one particularly mad, and

wonderful, time), I saw the tracks on several

occasions. The first time would have been

the winter of 2004-05. I know this because

my pups, April and Friday, were less than

a year old at the time and they came into

this world in March of that year. Being an

excellent dog daddy (and someone in need of

exercise), I walked my pups on Higbee Beach

twice a day, every day. So whatever weird

things were happening on Higbee (from

stubbornly naked beachgoers to the disappearance

of the Voodoo Tree to ghostly train

tracks), I was usually there to witness them.

I thought the appearance of those rusty

old tracks was cool, but I didn’t make a big

fuss about it — partly because there was no

social media on which to make a great fuss! I

think I briefly mentioned it in my Ramblings

column in this magazine and do recall a

couple of people not believing me. But I

never thought about it that much again, until

the appearance of the tracks in 2014 started

to attract crazy traffic to the parking lots at

Higbee and Sunset Beach. (The moniker of

“ghost tracks” probably helped pique people’s

interest.)

So, yes, the beach is doing what beaches

do — moving, eroding, reshaping. But what

it’s revealing is something most people don’t

expect to find at the edge of Cape May: a

piece of early-20th-century industry.

So where exactly did the tracks come

from? The story begins with a business name

that sounds almost too plain to be important:

the Cape May Sand Company, which began

life in 1905 and provided sand for construction,

using a beach-and-bayfront operation

where sand was scooped up, washed,

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and then loaded into train cars.

Those cars ran along the beach

and into Cape May’s winter station

to be shipped north.

The tracks linked up to the

Atlantic City Railroad (aka the

Royal Route to the Sea), which

connected AC to Philadelphia.

The sand mining and dredging

continued after World War I,

with sand processed for glass and

cement products — but the city

suspended the operation in 1936

due to concerns about depleting

sand on bathing beaches.

But there’s more to the story

than simple sand. The tracks are

also tied to Bethlehem Steel —

specifically to munitions testing

during World War I.

Eugene Grace, a Goshen

native who would become president

of Bethlehem Steel, established

several ordnance testing

grounds in this county. One of

those grounds extended from

Higbee Beach north along the

bayfront toward Reed’s Beach, 16

miles up the coastline in Middle

Township.

Ammunition was brought to

Cape May by train, trucked to

Higbee, then carried to firing

areas on the beachfront by smallgauge

trains. The rail lines along

the beach were used to transport

munitions and cannons along

the coast of what is now the

wildlife management area.

After Cape May Sand

Company left the picture in

1936, a magnesite plant was built

on the site. The plant mixed salt

water extracted from the bay

with lime to create a magnesium

solution that was used for

the production of fire bricks.

The magnesite plant closed in

1983 and has remained an eyesore

ever since but, thankfully, is

being absorbed into the Higbee

Wildlife Management Area

restoration project, into which

$37.5 million is being poured by

New Jersey’s Department of the

Environment.

So if you’re standing on

Higbee Beach looking at those

rails, you’re not just seeing an

old train track on a beach. You’re

looking at the physical footprint

of a period when Cape May

County was doing industrial

work in service of war —and

doing it right on the sand.

Cape May has a well-earned

reputation for gingerbread

trim and beach days, but it has

always had another identity too:

a working coastline where the

national story shows up in very

local ways.

Or, to put it another way,

the bay rearranged the furniture

again.

One of the joys of this story

is that it keeps becoming realtime

news — history surfacing

into the present.

In 2022, historian Ben

Miller, author of our best-selling

history book, The First Resort,

described the tracks as “like hidden

treasure,” adding that “all of

a sudden they’re there... like a

portal to the past.”

That’s the pattern: a storm

happens, the tide cooperates,

someone gets tipped off, and

suddenly the beach is hosting a

pop-up museum exhibit — open

for a few hours, then gone.

As for that big fancy restoration

project, the DEP has

said that “the majority of the

ghost tracks will remain in

place,” but portions encountered

during restoration work may be

removed, cut, and stockpiled

“for future interpretive use by

the State.”

So, although the ghost tracks

may keep doing their disappearing

act over the years, a small

part of the story may eventually

be preserved in a way that

doesn’t depend on the perfect

storm.

In the meantime, conditions

are pretty ghost-track

friendly. Once the temperature

rises above freezing, fill your

flask with coffee, charge up your

iPhone and get out there to

record history. But take a minute

or five to enjoy the moment

before blowing up your social

feed. It’s beautiful out there (and

thankfully way too cold for nudists).



1/23: Wildwood Catholic Academy

Winter Fundraiser At Grand Hotel

The legendary, intimate hangout where locals

& guests mingle over domestic & imported

beers, fine wines & classic cocktails. Join us!

Olive Cray, Evan Landis, Rebecca Arcuri

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in April

for our

Barbara, Hamilton, Shaine, Gladys, Tyler

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The Goods

The Event

Cape May’s Poet Laureate

Sylvia Baer is hosting four

1.5-hour interactive online

seminars via Zoom this

February that will delve

into literature that explores

what it means to be human.

Next up are Walt Whitman’s

“Leaves of Grass” on February

16 and Hemingway’s

“The Old Man and the

Sea” on February 23. For

more info, see The Activity

Column on page 39.

40

Highest temperature

this week, peaking on

Sunday. The daytime low

will be 36, on Friday.

Sunset time this Saturday,

February 14: 5:35pm.

Sunrise: 6:52am.

The Must-Have

The Dish

The History

The Montemaré Roma handbag,

available from Willow & Stone

(215 Decatur Street), blends

timeless sophistication with

thoughtful functionality — that

little tassel on the right discreetly

houses a whistle, while an

RFID blocking card offers data

protection. The bag features a

smooth vegan leather exterior and

water-resistant lined interior, so

we guess you could take it to the

beach if you were feeling extra

fancy! But it’s probably best to

keep it for those evenings where

you’re strolling down Jackson

Street, figuring out where to go for

a nightcap to finish off a perfect

Cape May day. Price is $148.

You may have noticed that it’s a little cold

out there — in fact, with the wind chill it

felt colder here than it did in the Antarctic

Peninsula, for crying out loud. Anyway,

want a dish that will warm you up inside?

We’re thinking about the 12-Hour Slow

Smoked Brisket from MudHen Brewing

Company in Wildwood. The dish is

seasoned with BBQ spice and homemade

BBQ sauce, served with baked beans,

coleslaw and cornbread. Pair it with one

of MudHen’s specialty beers and you’ve

got yourself a midwinter treat right there.

MudHen is open daily at 11am.

The Mount Vernon, located across from the

Cove beach in Cape May, was at one time

the world’s largest hotel, with 432 rooms

and a dining room that could accommodate

3,000. But not long after it opened, it was

destroyed by a fire in September of 1856.

The blaze resulted in six deaths, including

co-owner Philip Cain. The fire, suspected

to be arson, destroyed the massive wooden

structure in about 90 minutes. You can read

about this and all sorts of fabulous historical

stories in The First Resort, our beautiful

coffee table history book. It’s available from

Tommy’s Folly, Cape Atlantic Books and

Whale’s Tale. Or online at exitzero.store.

The Bottle

Marcell Hugg

Crémant Brut, France

From Alsace in northeastern

France comes this dry

sparkling wine, comprised

of 34% Chardonnay, 33%

Pinot Blanc and 33%

Pinot Noir. It’s fresh and

zesty, with notes of green

apple and brioche. Pair

with cheese, poultry, fish

or pasta. Available from

Sunset Liquors for $20.99.


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The Ultimate Food & Drink Guide

“My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four — unless there are three other people.” orson welles

CAPE MAY FISH MARKET

Located in the middle of the mall, it features a

raw bar, fish, meat and poultry entrées, plus a big

selection of salads, sandwiches and burgers. House

specialties include their famous crab cakes.

408 Washington Street, Cape May

609-770-3790 / capemayfishmarket.com

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DOGTOOTH BAR & GRILL

From the family that launched MudHen Brewing

Company, Dogtooth offers a large menu of

American classics. The sandwich choices are

expansive and inventive, and there’s also a

flatbread selection. 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.

100 East Taylor Avenue, Wildwood

609-522-8383 / dogtoothbar.com

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E. M. HEMINGWAY’S

Located in the beachfront Grand Hotel,

Hemingway’s offers fine seafood, prime beef

and excellent specials in a lavishly decorated

space that pays homage to the sea (that

giant marlin on the wall!). It’s a favorite spot

for families and, with six large-screen TVs,

it’s a prime venues for sports fans, too.

1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May

609-884-5611 / hemingwayscapemay.com

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5 WEST PUB

This North Cape May hotspot is a gastropub from

Paul and Jen Negro, owners of Tisha’s and The

Local Tavern. The starters menu alone will have

you salivating, and there’s also a great selection of

brick oven pizza, as well as mains that include Twin

Grilled Pork Chop, Chicken Marsala and Crab Cakes.

Excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere.


609-889-7000 / 5westpub.com

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THE CRICKET CLUB

When the Cricket Club opened in late 2022, at the site

of the former Merion Inn, it brought a new vibe to

the Cape May dining scene. Its menu explodes with a

kaleidoscopic range of flavors — the espresso-rubbed

pork chop is stellar. And the inventive cocktail game is

as good as any in the area — the nicely named 1998

Called has become a favorite.

106 Decatur Street, Cape May

609-888-6095 / capemaycricketclub.com

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THE EBBITT ROOM

Long regarded as one of the area’s best restaurants,

The Ebbitt Room is as good as its ever been, as

evidenced by Chef Jason Hanin recently being

named Chef of the Year by New Jersey Restaurant &

Hospitality Association. Eat on the porch, overlooking

beautiful, tree-lined Jackson Street, or take in the

buzzy vibe of the dining room and bar.


609-884-5700 / caperesorts.com/ebbittroom

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FINS BAR & GRILLE

The maritime decor includes huge

fish tanks and a poured glass bartop.

Recently, a second bar was added, a good

thing given how busy it can be. Outside,

enjoy eating out under the canopy. The

menu offers classic comfort foods, plus a

huge salads selection and a raw bar.

142 Decatur Street, Cape May

609-884-3449 / finscapemay.com

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GEORGE’S PLACE

This local legend of a beachfront eatery,

established in 1968, serves up signature

breakfast items, mouthwatering lunches

and generous dinners all in a welcoming

and relaxed environment. George’s enjoyed

its moment in the limelight thanks to a visit

from Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV

show on the Food Network.


609-884-6088 / kararestaurantgroup.com

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DELANEY’S

As you’d expect of an Irish-inspired establishment,

this is the place to get Guinness and good pub

grub. The menu features a raw bar, a large

selection of salads, thin-crust pizza and, of course,

Celtic-flavored dishes, such as Shepherd’s Pie and

Irish Meatloaf. The cozy, dark-wood booths are

perfect for lingering and enjoying the craic.


609-770-8559 / delaneyscapemay.com

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EL PUEBLO TAQUERIA

Welcome to an authentic, affordable Mexican

dining experience, prepared with only the freshest

ingredients and a whole lot of TLC. Owner Ruben

cut his teeth working at popular Cape May

restaurants, learning to cook from his late father

Oscar and mother Lucia, whose magic is still woven

into many of the dishes at El Pueblo.


609-600-3793 / elpueblotaqueria.com

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FISH HOUSE

This elevated seafood shack/beachside bar is

nestled amidst the beauty of Sunset Beach, with

views of the iconic Concrete Ship. It offers fresh

seafood, excellent sandwiches, homemade ice

cream and a wicked range of crafted cocktails. Tip:

It’s a spectacular breakfast spot!

502 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May

609-629-3654 / fishhousecapemay.com

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GRANA BYOB

Chef Carl Messick (who cut his teeth

at the Ebbitt Room and Peter Shields)

transformed what was once Godmother’s

into an overnight sensation in Cape May. His

menu showcases exquisite dishes featuring

seasonal and sustainable ingredients. The

four-course Tasting Menu is always a great

choice, if you’re feeling indulgent.

413 S. Broadway, Cape May

609-849-9255 / granabyob.com

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Uncle Bill’s

Reopening March 13!

George, Megan, Justin, Jim, Hannah, Joe

BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY

Patricia, Father Mazzarella, Jon

Julia, Ethan, Lisa, Eileen, Bobby



“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” luciano pavarotti

THE LOBSTER HOUSE

Fish market, restaurant, raw bar, take-out, coffee

shop... The Lobster House has it all, at a lovely

dockside setting. Drinks on the Schooner American

before dinner is a must-do experience, or at the

inside cocktail bar, which is everything a

classic bar should be!

Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May

609-884-8296

thelobsterhouse.com

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MAD BATTER

When it opened in 1976, it inspired a Cape

May restaurant revolution. Yes, if you’re paying

attention, you’ll know it’s 50 years old this year! The

food is always creative, the bar is buzzy, and the

breakfasts and brunches are hard to beat — hence

the lines. The Open Mic night also makes the Batter

one of the best places to enjoy live music.


609-884-5970 / madbatter.com

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MUDHEN BREWING CO.

This Wildwood fave is the closest the

area has to a German biergarten. On

the inside, it’s a rocking joint yearround.

Sip on beers, many of them

brewed inhouse, and enjoy casual

fare, including a BBQ smokehouse

menu, burgers and groovy salads.

127 W. Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood

609-846-7918 / mudhenbrew.com

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OYSTER BAY

Eat in the lovely, airy dining room or in the

adjoining bar area with a fun vibe, where you’re

liable to meet many of Cape May’s business

owners and movers-and-shakers. There’s also a

daily bar menu at this downtown favorite, along

with a popular happy hour, great martinis and

classic, generous dishes.

615 Lafayette Street, Cape May

609-884-2111 / oysterbayrestaurant.com

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THE LOCAL TAVERN

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

this newly reimagined hangout in Villas features

a beautifully designed bar, comfort food from

people who really know how to do it, billiards, live

entertainment, and a laidback vibe that makes you

feel right at home. It’s called The Local Tavern for a

good reason. (But non-locals are very welcome, too!)

1075 Bayshore Road, Villas

609-741-8945 / thelocaltavernnj.com

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MARIO’S PIZZA

Mario’s has won Best Pizza in the annual Cape May.

com awards pretty much every year. This is a classic

pizzeria and a great place to take the family for a

crowd-pleasing lunch or dinner. Enjoy homemade

specialties and secret sauces, from classic pizza (using

homemade dough daily) to paninis, garlic knots plus

pasta dishes and wings.

Washington Commons

609-884-0085 / mariosofcapemay.com

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PETER SHIELDS INN

The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the

modern American menu matches. Indulge yourself in

one of the inviting dining rooms or overlooking the

ocean on the porch. Bonus: Peter Shields is no longer

BYOB and has a full list of wine, cocktails and beers!


609-884-9090 / petershieldsinn.com

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OCEAN 7

When the Inn of Cape May came under

new ownership in 2022, much of the

focus was on renovating/rebranding the

restaurant. The result was Ocean 7, featuring

a modern American menu enjoyed in

a breezy beachfront setting. Start (or end)

your evening with a cocktail on The Porch.

7 Ocean Street, Cape May

609-884-5555 / innofcapemay.com

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LUCKY BONES

A place that manages to regularly hit it out the

park for both visitors AND locals. The bar scene is

buzzy, and the food is excellent — from thincrust

pizza to classic Americana dishes,

and one of the best pork chops around.

The draft list is superb.

1200 Route 109, Cape May

609-884-BONE

luckybonesgrill.com

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MAYER’S TAVERN

From its start in the 1940s as a family-run

tavern/inn to the 1980s-era rowdy dive bar that

achieved infamy, Mayer’s has always occupied a

special place in the community. In 2016, fatherand-daughter

Keith and Alex Laudeman renovated

and created a buzzy eatery that’s become an

instant classic.

894 3rd Avenue, Cape May

mayerstavern.com

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OCEAN VIEW

The family-friendly diner that every town needs.

Bonus points? As the name

suggests, its location is special.

Enjoy a large menu with classic

diner food, oversized portions

and reasonable pricing.

Beach and Grant, Cape May

609-884-3772

oceanviewrestaurant.com

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PIER HOUSE

This elegant-but-cozy restaurant in La Mer

Beachfront Resort offers a welcoming ambiance,

serving modern American fare with innovative

twists and inspired recipes, just steps from the

beach. The airy bar area, flooded with light and

boasting views of the dunes, is a great place for a

pre-dinner cocktail.


609-898-2244 / capemaylamer.com

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Brandon, Scott Alicia, Vince Nicole, Chris

Mary, Jodi Ross, Tom David, Peggy

Open Thu-Sun @ 5pm

Join us this weekend for our

Valentine’s Prix Fixe

4 Courses for $115

Grana BYOB is the dream of executive chef/

owner Carl Messick. This 68-seat restaurant

features a seasonally changing menu, using

fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Fine Dining | Reservations via Resy app or by phone

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



“Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner.” sophia loren

POPPI’S

Enjoy old-world recipes (from owner Brendan

Sciarra’s grandfather, aka Poppi) in a relaxed atmosphere

with rustic charm. This Wildwood eatery

is perfect for an intimate evening or small family

gathering. And they have a lot more than just pizza,

offering a nice range of sandwiches plus mains

such as Short Rib Ragu and Veal Chop Marsala.

4709 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood

609-600-3964 / poppisbrickoven.com

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SAPORE ITALIANO

Sapore is located in a magnificent Victorian

mansion a couple blocks from the beach, and the

food does it justice. Excellent Italian dishes and a

lovely family-style ambience. Dine in one of the

intimate rooms or on the leafy outdoor patio.

Either way, you are in for a treat.

416 South Broadway, West Cape May

609-600-1422

saporeitalianorestaurant.com

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THE UGLY MUG

A long time ago, when cars still rumbled up and

down Washington Street and you could snag a

room by the beach for $10 per night, one thing was

the same as it is today — the Mug was packing

in people looking for good food and good drinks.

Inside, you’ll enjoy a classic pub atmosphere.

Outside, it’s a great spot for people watching.


609-884-3459 / uglymug.bar

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VINTAGE

Set on the charming grounds of the Emlen Physick

Estate, this restaurant has become a firm favorite

for its innovative take on classic dishes. While

Vintage is outdoors, there’s a weatherproof,

climate-controlled tent where you can comfortably

enjoy your meal even if Mother Nature is in a

cranky mood.


609-224-6064 / vintagebyob.com

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PORT MARINA

The Zest group transformed Harbor

View into a chic waterfront experience.

The deck is the place to indulge in

cocktails and feast on a menu that

includes sushi. Inside, get in the mood

with a tipple at the downstairs bar

then head upstairs for a culinary treat.

954 Ocean Drive, Cape May

609-884-5444 / portcapemay.com

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TACO CABALLITO TEQUILERIA

This two-story, vibrant beachfront restaurant offers

authentic Mexican dishes and handcrafted margaritas

made with artisanal tequilas in a environment that

just exudes fun and style in equal measure. Eating on

the second-floor porch is a real treat.


609-884-4800

tacocaballitotequileria.com

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UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE

A Cape May institution (in a good way!) You can sit

outside with ocean and beach views, and dine with

your dog if the weather is nice. Fun fact: The circular

building was originally

a cocktail bar for

Congress Hall!

Beach and Perry,

Cape May

609-884-7199

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WASHINGTON INN & WINE BAR

Superb gourmet food on glorious, tree-lined

Washington Street. Established in 1978 by the Craig

family (Cape May Winery, Lucky

Bones), the Inn is still a must-visit,

from the sought-after bar seats to the

amazing wine list, featuring nearly

1,500 labels.


609-884-5697 / washingtoninn.com

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TISHA’S

QUINCY’S LOBSTER ROLLS

Quincy’s began after a group of friends

from the Philadelphia area vacationed one

summer in Maine. They decided to bring

a little taste of New England to the Shore,

and Cape May was their first location. Indulge

in classic lobster rolls, lobster salads,

crab rolls and other quick-bite favorites.

320 Washington & 709 Beach, Cape May

609-305-4379 / quincysoriginal.com

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A local favorite for 30 years and still going strong,

Tisha’s first won acclaim when it was located on

the promenade. These days it’s bang in the center

of Washington Street Mall. What hasn’t changed?

Chef-owner Paul Negro still serves ridiculously

good food for lunch and dinner. Check out sister

restaurants, 5 West Pub and The Local Tavern, too.


609-884-9119 / tishasfinedining.com

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VIGGIANO’S ON SUNSET

A family-friendly Italian restaurant, from the same

owners who ran the popular Conshocken Viggiano’s

for a quarter century. Expect classic Italian food

done right from Chef Mark and a welcome as

hearty as the pasta dishes, which you will almost

certainly want to share. And that is exactly as the

Viggianos intended it!

109 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May

609-435-5026 / viggianosbyob.com

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WESTSIDE MARKET

Breakfast, lunch, deli counter, butcher, groceries,

baked goods... Westside has it all. In summer, grab

sandwiches to bring to the beach

or steaks to grill for dinner. Yearround,

it’s a great place to stock up

your pantry or enjoy takeout.

517 Broadway, Cape May

609-884-3061

westsidemarketwestcapemay.

com

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2/4: Opening Night Of The Year At

Oyster Bay Steak And Seafood

Larry, Mark

Want to be seen by

thousands of locals &

visitors each week?

Sue, Mike

Advertise in Exit Zero!

609-241-2326

info@exitzero.com

Rocky, Dena

Tom, Desiree


2/4: Opening Night Of The Year

At Oyster Bay Steak And Seafood

Open Fri-Sun 10:30-5:00

closed february 16-26

Cape May’s Full-Service Jeweler

Custom Designs, Watch Batteries & Repairs

Gwen, Angie

510 CARPENTERS LANE l 609-854-4489

Shop online at trinketscapemay.com

Ron, Mike

Matt, Jennie

Cape Atlantic

Book Company

OPEN @ 10am

City Centre Mall 2nd floor

Washington Street Mall, Cape May

609-846-7688 • capeatlanticbookco.com


2/4: Opening Night Of The Year At Oyster Bay Steak And Seafood

Joe, Dawn

Harpoons on the Bay crew

Maureen, Marcie


1/3: 60th Birthday Party For Ex-Lower Township PD Chief Bill Mastriana

Stew, Tracey, Nikki

Donna, Megan, Ed

Kellie, Rod, Diane, Larry

Nikki, Connie, Anthony



Keane, Tara

Trista, Diane

Kimberly and Bill Mastriana Renee, Chrissy Alexis, Dylan


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 just sit back, enjoy a cup of

coffee and contemplate the wisdom herein.

Dear Answer Lady

My girlfriend and I are both in college

and on a limited budget. We will be

home in Cape May this weekend and want

to celebrate our first Valentine’s together,

but have no idea where to go for good

food on the cheap. We also enjoy specialty

cocktails. (Not to worry, we Uber everywhere.)

Finally, we’d also like to have fun

afterwards. Can you help? — Romeo

Dear Romeo

Romeo, oh Romeo, wherefore art the

best places to go? Fortunately for thee,

Cape May, even in the dead of winter, has

enough to choose from to make this Valentine’s

Day memorable. Let’s start with dinner

“on the cheap.” We don’t know about

cheap, but we do know about affordable. As

to cocktails, almost all the restaurants offer

The Answer Lady

Wise answers to life’s perplexing questions

specialty drinks. Flip through Exit Zero

for a comprehensive look, but consider the

Cricket Club, Oyster Bay and Pier House.

Off island, The Local Tavern has been getting

rave reviews and they, along with the

Cricket Club, have entertainment on Saturdays.

Hey, no matter where you are — just

being together should be special enough.

Dear Answer Lady

I want to have two or three couples over

for hors d’oeuvres and wine this weekend.

The problem is, one of the women, whom

I like very much is extremely controlling.

She immediately takes over my kitchen,

which is my domain, and I hate “help.” I

make a point of staying out of other people’s

kitchens, save for helping to clear

the table. I entertain so my friends can

have a night off. Not only does she “help,”

she starts bossing me around giving me

“helpful hints” on how I make such and

such better. How can I discourage her

without hurting her feelings? — Culinary

Dominatrix

Dear Dominatrix

First, you could have someone cater the

event — Westside Market is a good place

to get a lovely tray of yummy things. Cape

May Cheese Shop is another. Whether you

do your own prep or get someone else to do

it, make sure when your guests arrive, there

is nothing to do except sit back and enjoy. If

she insists on “helping” to clean up, either

let her or explain as you did, that you entertain

so she can have a night off. However, it

sounds like she really can’t help herself, so

maybe let it go.

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Chuck, Barbara (and Bill)

Rain, Ply

Larson and Renee Gelzunas Chris, Natalia Kylie Mastriana, Larson Gelzunas (and Bill)

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Jeff, Jeff, Christine, Brady

Chris, Jim, Tom

Angle, Tony, Ron

Bob, Millie, Matt


1/29: Cape Island Democratic Club Social At The Inn Of Cape May

Patricia, Lisa Justine, Lisa Sandy, Ginny

Pickle, Marilyn Shannon, Jeri Jan, Barbra

MARKET & KITCHEN

OPEN WEEKENDS

Explore our Market, savor tastes from our Kitchen, and join

our Harvest Dinner Series for evenings of flavors with friends

and friends-to-be.

LOCATED AT BEACH PLUM FARM

140 STEVENS STREET, WEST CAPE MAY

BeachPlumFarmCapeMay.com

VIEW FARM HOURS


1/29: Cape Island Democratic Club

Social At The Inn Of Cape May

Diane, Kate, Chris, Andy, Jerry

Robert Panaccio, VMD

Robert Moffatt, VMD

Nancy Reilly, VMD

Patricia J. Link, DVM

Lisa Hammett, DVM

Nour Hussaein, DVM

Kim, Lee, Guy, Mary Pat

694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May

609-884-1729 • capemayvet.com

hours by appointment

Laurie, Randy, Carlos, Tina



Tabernacle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH



Please join us at

Tabernacle United Methodist Church,

720 Seashore Road

Saturday, February 21 from 10am-1:30pm

for Community Resource Day 2026

Connect with approximately 95 local

organizations dedicated to supporting those

in need throughout our community.

Sue, Tom, Kathy, Rose, Chris

New this year: Visit the Veterans Annex in the

Sanctuary Lower Level, featuring governmental

and private veterans organizations, along with

groups that provide services and support for

veterans.

For a full list of participating organizations visit

capemaycommunityoutreach.com

SPONSORED BY

DIAMOND: The Arc of Cape May County,

Exit Zero, Brookdale Senior Living, Tabernacle

UMM, Delaware River and Bay Authority,

South Jersey AIDS Alliance, Cape May Astro,

Knights of Columbus - Stella Maris Council #3546

PLATINUM: Options for Her

GOLD: The Branches Outreach, Family Promise,

Acenda, Cape Assist, Knights of Columbus - St

Mary’s Council #6202, Lower Township Chamber

of Commerce, Tabernacle Wednesday Men’s Prayer

Group

SILVER: Visiting Angels, Jersey Shore Federal

Credit Union

The Legendary Honeyhawks

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

Lee, Kim, Laurel, Danny


Valentine’s Day is approaching, but

compared to birds we are behind

the curve. By the time you get

around to swapping Valentine’s

Day cards or having dinner for two

in Cape May, some bird species will already

be well into their own courtship sequence,

and some are already incubating eggs.

If you take a morning stroll through

woodlands, you’ll be hearing the plaintive

pee-ter... pee-ter of Tufted Titmouse, a rakishly

crested year-round resident whose

coupling efforts begin late winter. Downey

Woodpeckers will be drumming–tapping

out in the language of woodpeckers that this

is their territory. Rough translation: “Hey

babe. You and me, how about it?” And “Beat

it bub, go find your own street corner.”

In coastal inlets, the flagellum-tailed

Long-tailed Duck will be yodeling his plaintive

“south-southerly” chant and engaging

in spirited tail chases with almost consenting

females. Pair-bonding now saves valuable

time in June when pairs reach the Arctic

and get down to the serious business of

raising a family. Summers are short in the

Bird Droppings

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

Arctic and good nesting ponds occupied as

soon as they thaw. Once called Old Squaws

because the incessant clamor of love-struck

ducks reminded Arctic trappers of the gabble

of old squaws, the American Ornithological

Society ditched the pejorative name

in 2000. Nevertheless, the vocal proclivities

of Long-tailed Duck are celebrated in the

bird’s scientific name, Clangula hyemalis.

Clangula is from the Latin clangere (to

resound), while Hyemalis means wintry.

An apt description for this noisy winter resident

of channels and choppy water.

Other waterfowl, too, are courting,

among them Canada Geese, who will hatch

first broods by May.

In Cape May’s forests, Bald Eagles and

Great-horned Owls are already incubating

their eggs. In this age of rising temperatures,

birds find it easier to keep chicks warm than

cool during the summer months. In addition,

early nesting gives this year’s young

more practice hunting on their own before

another winter sets in.

Bald Eagles depend heavily upon

Osprey to provide fish for eagle chicks. The

arrangement is one-sided — eagles steal the

Osprey’s catch. But Osprey return to Cape

May in mid-March, just about the time

eagle chicks hatch. What’s for dinner? Menhaden,

hopefully, but with Osprey breeding

success faltering, there is no guarantee

of that. If Osprey numbers continue to be

challenged by a shortage of menhaden, can

eagle numbers be far behind? This year’s

Osprey breeding success should tell the tale.

Keep your talons crossed.





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

Bill, Deanna, James

Continuing a 90-Year Tradition of Serving

the Cape May and Lower Township Area

General, Cosmetic & Restorative

Dentistry for the Whole Family

Barry, Sherri, Marcie, Mark

• 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

Karen, Kathryn, Michael




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Located At Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway

609-898-0855 capeharborshell.com

Animal Outreach

of Cape May County

Elise, Kate, Dottie, Mary

Our mission is to provide shelter, care and love

for the unwanted, abused, and abandoned

animals of Cape May County. We are a no

kill organization. Our adoption program has

helped to greatly reduce the numbers of homeless

animals in our county.

Your generous donation will help provide love, shelter,

food, and medical services to helpless animals. All

contributions are tax-deductible, as allowed by law.

aocmc.org/getinvolved

Jim, Shelly, Patience, Debbie

600 Park Blvd, Unit 3, West Cape May

609-898-1738 | info@aocmc.org



American football is a complicated

game with a 90-page rule book,

yet fans can enjoy it without

fully understanding it. Some fans

ignore the whole season and just

enjoy the playoffs. Literature can be like

that, too.

Some people avoid Shakespeare because

they fear they won’t get it, or, as one scholar

says, they see his work as a literary IQ test.

But what if you gave yourself permission

to treat Shakespeare — or other literary

giants — like playoff football? Learn a little

about it, then watch a quarter — or an Act

— or two. Ignore what seems confusing,

and enjoy the parts you like.

Dr Sylvia Baer, Cape May’s poet laureate,

offers a chance to learn more about

literature that “explores what it means to be

human.” Dr Baer, a Fellow at Yale University,

has been teaching literature for half a

century. She’s offering four Zoom seminars

this February. These classes are designed

to for readers with “any level of knowledge

and experience who wish to learn more

about literature.” Safe in the hands of a

Events Guide

TALES FROM A SHIPWRECK

DIVER

When: Thursday, February 19,

from 6pm

Where: Cape May City Library,

720 Franklin Street

Know This: Shipwreck diver Dan

Lieb resents a talk on the Bell

Holder wreck. Originally named

Ruth’s Barge, archived documents

and a detailed site plan created by

a team of scuba divers pointed to

the wreck’s real name and history.

How Much: Free

More Info: Registration is

requested and will open on Thursday,

February 5. To reserve, visit

the library online event calendar

at cmclibrary.org or call 609-463-

6350 x700.

EAT WHAT YOU GROW

When: Thursday, February 19,

from 6-8pm

Where: Rutgers Cooperative

Extension of CMC, 355 Courthouse

– South Dennis Road, Cape

May Court House.

The Activity Column

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

highly-qualified presenter (who is also the

nice neighbor who hangs poems on Cape

May’s Poet-Tree every summer), cozy on

your very own couch, you can improve

your cultural literacy and discover why

these classics are classics.

It’s your chance to find out “What’s

so great about it?” Do it for yourself, or to

connect with the word lover in your life.

You can still catch Walt Whitman’s Leaves

of Grass on February 16 and Hemingway’s

Shipwreck diver Dan Lieb and writer/performer Gayle Stahlhuth

Know This: This program will

discuss growing cool season

crops, starting herbs and greens

from seed, the health benefits of

gardening and using herbs, as

well as prepping the pantry for the

gardening season.

How Much: $20

More Info: Call 609-465-5115,

ext. 3607 or email capemayag@

njaes.rutgers.edu.

CHARCUTERIE CLASS

When: Sunday, February 22,

2-4pm

Where: Cold Spring Brewery, 733

Seashore Road, Cape May

How Much: From $55

Know This: This Charcuterie

Workshop is co-hosted by Honey

& Willow Co. and Cape May Food

Tours. Come out and learn how to

make fancy cheese cuts and charcuterie

folds to make your own

beautiful boards every time.

More Info: Call 609-442-7898

SEED STARTING CLASSES

When: Tuesday, March 31, 6-8pm

Where: Rutgers Cooperative

The Old Man and the Sea on February 23,

from 6pm to 7:30pm. Tickets are $15, available

at capemaymac.org.

For those who already know the works,

these lectures offer a chance to see them

from another angle, or to revisit them at

another stage of life. Maybe slang annoys

you more and sexual imagery annoys you

less as you age, or vice versa. Maybe you

no longer think the Old Man is foolish for

apologizing to a fish. Things look different

as the decades pass, to both reader and

writer. After all, Whitman kept rewriting

Leaves of Grass throughout his life.

Those who are new to the works get a

reminder that they are popular because

lots of people liked them, generation after

generation. There’s no pressure, no paper

to write and no test on the material.

You may welcome this introduction

and want to read more, but, if you don’t

enjoy it, you stop reading. It’s one of the

best things about being a grown up — you

can close a book whenever you like, just

like you can turn off a football game that

bores you.

Extension of CMC, 355 Courthouse

— South Dennis Road, Cape

May Court House.

Know This: Learn the basics

of seed starting, when to start

indoors, how to select equipment,

and seedling care. Also learn

about growing herbs for teas and

growing garden vegetables.

How Much: $15

More Info: Call 609-465-5115,

ext. 3607 or email capemayag@

njaes.rutgers.edu.

MARGARET’S DIARY DURING A

REVOLUTION

When: Wednesday, March 18 at

noon.

Where: Live at Cape May Lutheran

Church Hall, 509 Pittsburgh Avenue

and by Zoom.

How Much: Free

Know This: Hear the inspiring

story of Margaret Morris,

a Burlington, NJ widow with

four children, who kept copious

notes during the beginning of the

American Revolution. Written and

performed by Gayle Stahlhuth.

More Info: Email Classic AmericanTales@aol.com.




Sue, Ron, Tom

Marie, Donna, Steve, Bob

Bill, Susan, Kathy, Bill, Kate




TAI MENZ

Realtor Sales Associate

Direct 609-602-8061

TaiMenz@CoastlineRealty.com

Circle of Excellence 2017-2023

2022 Platinum Circle of Excellence

DEVELOPMENT/RENTAL INCOME POTENTIAL

Bill, James, Rima, Suzanne, Deanna

Zoned TB and R, Consists of 1 Triplex,

1 2 bed/1bath Single Family & 1 Lot. Asking $980,000

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

Debbie, Beth, Kathleen, Amelia, Maryanne

Sue, Ron, Tom


Holli Cappelli ABR, SRS


D 609-846-5376

O 609-884-5005

hollicappelli.com

hollicappelli@coastlinerealty.com

Circle of Excellence Bronze Level 2024-2025

1/24: The 20th Annual Exit Zero

Burns Supper At The Pier House

Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, rent – or just starting

to think about it – I’m here to help. If you’re curious about

the market or wondering what your home might be worth,

let’s talk. Want to see what’s new?I can sign you up for

direct MLS updates so you receive the latest listings right

to your inbox. Buying, selling,

renting – I do it all!

Paul, John, Steve, Art

941 Columbia Avenue,

Cape May, NJ

BOB HARTMAN JR


Cell 609-780-4626

BobHartmanJr@CoastlineRealty.com

Contact me for all your sales

and rental needs!

23 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, VILLAS

Colonel Rich, Anne

Frank and Megan Burns

Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the

picturesque Bayside Village community with fenced back

yard and 30 x 24 detached garage. $559,000.

941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005

The Burns family! Related to Rabbie? We don’t know...


Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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

SMOKEY is a somewhat reserved young

girl who needs time to warm up at her own

pace. She is house-trained, spayed and fully

vaccinated. Smokey would do best in a calm

home where patience can help her feel comfortable

and safe. Once she feels secure, she

enjoys quiet companionship. Contact the

shelter for an appointment to meet Smokey.

MIDNIGHT is a petite, gentle girl in need

of a fresh start. She spent her first six years

of life with a loving family, but when they

recently fell on hard times, they had no

other option but to surrender her to the

shelter. Midnight does well with other cats,

dogs and children. She is up to date on all

vaccines, spayed, and house trained.

NOVA was listed as a “free” cat online and

ended up in a small apartment with three

other cats, where she was scared and confused.

She is a sweet, sensitive girl and only

a year old. Nova needs a quiet home with

kind people. She will do best in a home

with no children or dogs. To meet Nova,

contact the shelter for an appointment.




Jane, Nora, Kevin, George

Alicia, Jonathan, Victor, Danny, Jack, Justine

Linda, Justine, Jane, Sunny, Vince, Barbara


Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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

ARIES is a male Cane Corso with a big

heart. He was sadly surrendered when his

owners could no longer care for him. This

large, handsome boy is house-trained, neutered

and up to date on all vaccinations.

Aries is good with kids and would do best

in a home where he is the only pet. He has

wonderful leash manners and knows his

‘sit’, ‘down’ and ‘wait’ cues.

DARLA was very much loved by her family,

but they were unable to continue caring

for her. Her favorite activities are splashing

in the baby pool and playing fetch. Darla

has the potential to be the perfect family

companion as long as she is the only pet in

the house and her humans continue to keep

her active and involved. Her previous family

stated she did well with kids.

FINN is a large Rottweiler & Shepherd mix

who was brought to the shelter when his

family could no longer keep him. He is shy

at first, but once he is comfortable, he is loving

and playful. Finn loves fetch and back

scratches. His leash manners are excellent.

Finn would be a good fit for a family that

will let him progress at his own pace, has

older children, and no other animals.


Jersey Cape

Realty

SALES & RENTALS



BUYING & SELLING

WITH INTEGRITY

& TRUST

Heijung Park-Colameco

Broker Salesperson

609-602-8641 (c)

TWO OPEN HOUSES

Meet me at these two exceptional homes this

weekend. Come tour & I will be your guide!

April Ferrari, Evan Rothblatt, Tim Anderson

312 S Lake Dr, CM Point

Sat 2-4pm

317 Stites Ave, CM Point

Sun 11am-1pm

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc.

Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner


609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

Ian, Ben, Lauren, Mike

Lyaysan, Kyle, Donna, Rebecca


PROPERTY PAGES

Experience the pinnacle of Cape May charm at

The Merry Widow. This top-floor, remodeled

condo by a premier local builder overlooks the

iconic Washington Street Mall, placing you steps

from dining, boutiques and beaches. The sundrenched,

open-concept interior flows seamlessly

through sliding glass doors to a private rooftop

deck – an exclusive retreat for enjoying ocean

breezes, sunsets, and lively street views below.

Thoughtfully redesigned to maximize comfort,

the home features a spa-like bathroom with

a soaking tub and separate shower, a modern

kitchen, and in-unit laundry. On the lower level, a

charming sitting area invites you to relax and take

in the sights of historic Jackson Street as horsedrawn

carriages clip-clop by. With private entries,

assigned parking, and a peak rental rate of $4,200/

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Happy St. Valentine’s Day, all you lovebirds!

There are so many topics to

cover — but first, a couple romantic

movies. I’m not the best judge of

these movies, so maybe you let me

know what you’re watching too. The Wrong

Paris: Dawn (Miranda Cosgrove of iCarly

fame) signs up for a reality TV dating show

she thinks is in Paris, France but is actually in

Paris, Texas. Oops. It was… mmm, okay. Not

without tropes.

Netflix’s People We Meet on Vacation

is dubbed the ultimate “we’re just friends”

romance. The leads (Emily Bader and Tom

Blyth) are adorbs. And the travel element

is fun. But are these enough to move you

beyond the cliche (you know, the whole he

says, “I want to have a schedule” while she

says, “I want to wing it”)? Watch and let me

know.

Meantime, the big new release for Valentine’s

Day is the granddaddy romance of

them all… Wuthering Heights starring Margot

Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Ooooh! He is

fresh off his Oscar nomination for portrayal

of the creature in Frankenstein. The new take

The Movie Column

By arts columnist Tom Sims

on Bronte’s ultimate romance novel is getting

good preview buzz. It comes out Saturday.

Go see it and report back!

Speaking of Oscar noms, we have a lot

to chat about before the upcoming Academy

Awards on March 15. Sinners received

a record number 16 nominations. Outstanding!

This will happen more as Hollywood and

independent studios put out fewer and fewer

films. The ones that get made are the ones

that get nominated.

Speaking of independent film, and yes,

this week I am, in fact, employing a lot of free

association. Happening this Sunday, February

15, the Film Independent Spirit Awards

take place on YouTube! This year, I’m more

excited than ever. That’s because a few movies

are making a big impact on a low budget.

I’ve heard your criticisms — yeah, yeah, if it’s

an independent studio, then it’s an independent

film. But for me, shoestring budgets still

matter!

One of Them Days was a fun movie with

good vibes. The film’s stars, SZA and Keke

Palmer, got Spirit Award nominations, along

with first film and first screenplay noms. All

good stuff! But at $14 million to make, is it

indie? Sorry, Baby cost $1.5 million and is up

in multiple categories too.

But my hope is for If I Had Legs I’d Kick

You. Mary Bronstein is up for Best Director.

Rose Byrne, the lead, got a Spirit Award and

Oscar nom. The cost to make: $1,500ks! Now,

THAT’s indie!

So much going on! Let me know what

you’re seeing — email flixyoumissed@gmail.

com.


BARBARA McPHERSON


609-780-7652

Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com

Serving Clients

for 25 Years:

Buying, Selling

& Renting

2017, 2018,2019,2020 & 2021



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