Vol. 10, No. 31 - September 6, 2012

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, September 6, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 31 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

A Labor Day Weekend To Remember

Philip, Christina, Christopher, Victoria, and Cameron got their exercise on the beach this past weekend. More inside... Aleksey Moryakov

THIS WEEK

Strap On Your Helmet...

It’s The Bicycle Issue!

Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall

Pages 26-38

Please Help Vinny Find A Home

Page 105

An Evening Of Kiddy O’Ke

Page 126-132

Page 2

The Almanac THURSDAY September 6 Scattered thunderstorms

X

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Everything You Need To Know About How We Roll How to... Order a photo that appeared in “Exit Zero”

How to... Request a courteous photographer

How to... Join our army of nationwide subscribers

High Temperature: 81 Low Temperature: 71 Chance of Rain: 40% Sunrise: 6:34am Sunset: 7:22pm High Tides: 12:08am, 12:30pm Low Tides: 5:57am, 6:51pm

FRIDAY September 7 Sunny

G High Temperature: 81 Low Temperature: 70 Chance of Rain: 10% Sunrise: 6:35am Sunset: 7:20pm High Tides: 12:54am, 1:19pm Low Tides: 6:40am, 7:47pm

SATURDAY September 8 Mainly sunny

G

High Temperature: 80 Low Temperature: 70 Chance of Rain: 0% Sunrise: 6:35am Sunset: 7:19pm High Tides: 1:48am, 2:15pm Low Tides: 7:29am, 8:47pm

SUNDAY September 9 Scattered thunderstorms

X

High Temperature: 79 Low Temperature: 69 Chance of Rain: 40% Sunrise: 6:36am Sunset: 7:17pm High Tides: 2:50am, 3:17pm Low Tides: 8:26am, 9:46pm

MONDAY September 10 Scattered thunderstorms

X

High Temperature: 77 Low Temperature: 66 Chance of Rain: 60% Sunrise: 6:37am Sunset: 7:15pm High Tides: 3:54am, 4:16pm Low Tides: 9:27am, 10:40pm

«Email info@exitzero.us and write PHOTO ORDER in the subject line. Or call us on (609) 770-8479. Either way, you need to tell us on which date the photo appeared, and on which page!

«Email info@exitzero.us and write PHOTO REQUEST in the subject line. Or call us on (609) 770-8479. Either way, you need to tell us the date of the event, how many people are expected, and supply a contact number.

«Email info@exitzero.us and write SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Or call us on (609) 770-8479. The cost is $50 for 47 issues, PLUS our five full-color issues! Or you can pay $25 for just the color issues. We take credit cards.

And the thing that keeps us in business... How to advertise! « Since this magazine is funded entirely through advertising, we wouldn’t exist without advertisers. And if we didn’t exist, your world would be a little darker. (Maybe a lot darker.) So please support our advertisers. And if you know anyone who has a business, tell them to advertise in the only publication that causes people to lose their minds, they’re so in love with us!

To discuss our advertising packages, call Jason Black on (609) 770-8479 or email him at jason@exitzero.us.

PSST... AND FINALLY Exit Zero Weekly Ad Rates Two-Page Spread ....... $295 Full Page ................... $200 Half Page .................... $125 Quarter Page. .............. $80 Eighth Page .................. $50 Sixteenth Page ............. $35 We are happy to design your ad at no extra charge!

«

You can read the entire issue of “Exit Zero” online, thanks to our very nifty virtual magazine reader. Just visit our website, exitzero.us, and click where it says THIS WEEK’S ISSUE. We are also in the process of adding every past issue of EZ online for one big archive that will be packed with fun and information.

Inside This Issue «The Coffee Break Page................. Page 7

«What’s Your Story?...................... Page 80

«The Activity Guide...................... Page 11

«The Answer Lady........................ Page 83

«Talk of the Town.......................... Page 13

«The Cape May Activity Guide...... Page 85

«Spouty-Offy..................................Page 19

«Activity of the Week......................Page 99

«The Undertow............................. Page 43

«Employee of the Week....................Page 103

«The Movie Column...................... Page 59

«Adopt an Animal.........................Page 105

«The Old Fogey ...............................Page 67

«Bird Droppings............................Page 111

«Bouquet Ambush.........................Page 69

«Homes of the Week......................Page 133

«Cape May Crossword................... Page 78

«About Exit Zero........................... Page 135

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 3

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May

The McDonough Big Group PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

LUCKY BONES

BACKWATER GRILLE Open Daily from 11:30am

Get Your Copy of the New Lucky Bones Book!

Available at...

Lucky Bones, The Washington Inn, Cape May Winery & Love the Cook!

Brick-Oven Pizza • Burgers • Sandwiches • Seafood Ribs • Wings • Chicken • Nachos • Soups • Salads HAPPY HOUR - Monday thru Friday 4-6pm Get Your Lucky Loyalty Card to earn points for FREE Food and Great Prizes!

1200 Route 109 South, Cape May

(609) 884-BONE (2663)

Page 4

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

408 Washington Street Mall Cape May, NJ 08204 Call ahead for curbside pick up:

609-770-3700

Open Daily at 11am Lunch and Dinner Served All Day!

Restaurant Featuring a Complete Line of Seafood Large Vegetarian Selection Chicken, Burgers & So Much More!

Fish Market

“

Colleen Fulmer, Michelle Ullmann

My friend Michelle Ullmann and I just turned 40; we’ve been friends since kindergarten.

I’ve been spending my summers in Cape May my whole life; when I was a kid, I sold hot dogs and beach tags there. And as a teacher, I can still spend my summers there. Michelle and her daughter visit for a week every year. — COLLEEN FULMER, SALEM COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

”

Offers our full restaurant menu to go and also Fresh Seafood and more that can be prepared at home!

Home of the “ Traditional Lobster Roll Sandwich” *Receive 10% OFF any item with this Ad* *Offer excludes wine / Expires 12-31-12

Get Hooked!

Located at 408 Washington Street Mall in the heart of Historic Cape May :)

609-770-3790

Karen, Mackenzie

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 5

Best Entertainment town...

7 days a week!

FROTH BLOWING CONTEST

September 9!

FOOTBALL SUNDAY 1/2 PRICE CHEESESTEAKS & 35 CENT WINGS DURING ALL EAGLES GAMES

Friday September 7

EVOLUTION

FROTH BLOWING CONTEST

September 9!

Saturday September 8

THE APPROACH Tuesday September 11

TERRIBLE TUESDAY WITH JON K & MIKE DEMPSEY $2 Miller Lites

Wednesday, September 12

KARAOKE WITH JIMMY J $3 Yuengling & Yuengling Lights

FROTH BLOWING CONTEST Sunday, September 9 DJ Jeff Walden and Stellar Mojo!

(609) 884-3459 426 Washington Street Mall Cape May

OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM-2AM YEAR ROUND!

Page 6

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Try Our Breakfast Experience... featuring indoor or outdoor seating with sweeping ocean views!

HAPPY HOUR

Jeanne Ashton, Keith Strain

Sunday, September 9 • 3-6pm

Specialty Cocktails $6.00 $3 Heinekens

Amanda, Ryan, Andrew, and Becky Conover

Awarded

“Best Poolside Experience” - South Jersey Mag

THE OCEAN CLUB HOTEL 1035 Beach Avenue, Cape May 609.884.7000 www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com

Blake, Jacob, Haden

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 7

Subscriber Of The Week

Each week, we will feature a lucky subscriber (and Exit Zero T-shirt winner!) in this spot. This week’s subscriber: Janet McGraw-Fisher of Peekskill, New York.

How long have you been coming to Cape May? I grew up here... graduated from Lower Township High School in 1986, and havebeen returning to visit ever since.

Who are you normally with? My husband Kevin, dog Dixie and friends!

Favorite thing about Cape May? I love the beaches and that ocean.

Least favorite thing? Territorial people on the beach; there’s enough sand for all.

Favorite restaurants? The Red Store, the Ebbitt Room porch, and the Rusty Nail bar for breakfast.

Favorite place to stay? With the dog? My dad’s place. Without? Anywhere on Jackson.

If you could change one thing about Cape May, what would it be? The slope of the beaches from around Steger’s down toward Broadway. Before that big ridge of sand it was much nicer, and still is down toward the Philadelphia Street beach.

Favorite thing about Exit Zero? The design of the color issues, and feeling connected to a town I love when I’m not there.

Least favorite thing about Exit Zero? I could use one more issue in the winter.

What’s your T-shirt size? XXL, please!

Facebook Mystery Contest KNOW your way around Cape May? Check out the photograph above, prepared by our resident cryptographer Diane Stopyra. If you think you know what establishment this is, you could win a gift certificate to spend at a local business. Go to the Exit Zero Facebook page before Monday for a full-size, full-color photo and instructions on how to enter at facebook.com/exitzeropublishing. Good luck!

Quotes Of The Week

Random Factoid

“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the future of the human race.” — HG Wells “If you worried about falling of the bike, you’d never get on.” — Lance Armstrong “Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling.” ­— James E. Starrs

EVEN though 87 million Americans ride bicycles — there are more cyclists than skiers, golfers, and tennis players combined — they forego the car on only one percent of all trips taken. If that number were to increase to just two percent, the gasoline savings would be 262 million gallons per year.

Cocktail Recipe Of The Week... Cherry Smash THE website bicycling.com featured this cocktail in their “Summer Cocktails for Cyclists” segment. And since it’s still summer for three more weeks (why do people always forget that?), we think it’s appropriate. As a nice bonus, cherries reduce inflammation so this cocktail is a good way to ease sore muscles after a long bike through Cape May... doctor’s orders.

Ingredients: 5 pitted fresh cherries ½ oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz maraschino liqueur 1 ½ oz gin of your choice Muddle four cherries in a mixing glass with the lemon juice and liqueur.

Add gin and ice, shake well, and strain into a serving glass.

Use the remaining cherry as a garnish!

Page 8

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May

Grant Street gang PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

HARBOR VIEW

RESTAURANT, BAR & MARINA OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Enjoy Sushi on The Deck!

Live Music by

YASGUR’S FARM

Saturday, September 8 1-5pm

609-884-5444 954 OCEAN DRIVE, CAPE MAY

P lease scan to like us on facebook !

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 9

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

CARIBBEAN BREAKFAST Serving breakfast every Saturday and Sunday, through September.

Text “Breakfast - Special” to 744-55 to receive $5 off.

Joe, Debbie, Michael, Trish

WEDNESDAY HUMP NIGHT

• Live Local Entertainment • 2 For 1 Apps • $1 off all craft drafts • $4 margaritas on the rocks • $4 house wine by the glass

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

9/7 (4:30PM - 7:30PM): WILLIE WILLIAMS 9/7 (10PM - 2AM): JOHN MCNUTT BAND 9/8 (10PM - 2AM): BROTHERFISH

Colleen, Corinne, Ashley, Mimi

9/14 (4:30PM - 7:30PM): JAMES KLAPP 9/14 (10PM - 2AM): DOC HOLLYWOOD 9/15 (10PM - 2AM): JOE GRASSI BAND

609-884-4800 At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur Street www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com Jackson, Gabe, Evan, Alex

/CabanasOnTheBeach

Page 10

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Estelle Barnes, Nina Malltes, Mackenzie McDonough

OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST & LUNCH Everyday 8am-3pm DINNER - Nightly from 5pm Daily Specials Vegan & Vegetarian Options Gluten-free menu available

HAPPY HOUR @ THE BAR EVERYDAY 3-6pm 12 Beers on Tap!

Lenny Wilmore, Gladys Mendo

LIVE MUSIC 7-10pm •

Thursday, September 6 Friday, September 7 Saturday, September 8 Wednesday, September 12

Herb Moore Trio Gordon Vincent Joe & Mike Blondage

19 JACKSON STREET, CAPE MAY

(609) 884-5970 www.madbatter.com

Michael Urzillo, Maggie, Andrew Urzillo

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 11

Goings-On Around Town

S

Upcoming can’t-miss events around town... mark your calendars

TAN SPERLAK’s exhibit Rising, new pastel paintings of South Jersey and beyond, is opening at SOMA NewArt Galllery in the Carpenter’s Square Mall on September 8.

The collection was inspired by the natural beauty of the Cape Island Peninsula as well as the artist’s recent travels to France and Australia.

³

The Herb Moore Trio with Rachel Husta will perform on Sunday Sept 9 as part of the Cape May Jazz Vespers Series.

This fine ensemble has been performing regularly for 10 years in the South Jersey area.

With guitarist Herb Moore’s creative and unique style and sound, Terry Dougherty’s solid acoustic bass lines and the sultry and pure Rachel Husta on vocals, the group performs a wide range of music from jazz standards to contemporary artists such as Nora Jones, Pat Methany and the Beatles. The show will be held at the first Presbyterian Church on Decatur Street in Cape May from 3pm to 4pm, with a suggested $5 donation.

³

Enjoy a gourmet meal, lively entertainment and more at the Annual Afternoon of Music and Dance, hosted by the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village.

This unique event will be held on Tuesday, September 11th at 11:30am at the Grand Hotel in Cape May. The entertainment will include a live performance from Barynya, the world-renowned, premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia. Barynya’s virtuoso performances include Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Russian Gypsy music and dance. A silent auction will also take place. This event is sponsored in part by Jersey Cape Realty, and proceeds benefit the Historic Cold Spring Village Education Fund.

To purchase tickets, please call 884-2531 or 884-3579. Tickets are $30.

The Cape May Traditional Jazz Society presents Traditional Jazz on Thursday, September 13 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the VFW Post 386 on Congress Street. The Ed Wise Full New Orleans Jazz Band, a seven piece band, will perform Dixieland Jazz for a “swinging fun show.” Tickets aer $10 in advance purchase or $15 at door, and every-

³

one is welcome. Call 609-846-7667.

New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May located at 1600 Delaware Avenue in Cape May offers spectacular views of Cape May’s beautiful harbor. This all-weather, all-season facility also offers many FREE activities during the autumn.

Visitors can view the harbor and its avian neighbors, as well as a variety of motor and sailing vessels from the observation deck and three story tower, or enjoy the view from the indoor lounge and harbor observation area. The Center’s Backyard Habitat Plant Swap will take place on September 14. For more information, call 609-898-8848.

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May is, in partnership with the City of Cape May and Constant Contact (the company that “wrote the book” on engagement marketing), presenting Social Media Day at Convention Hall. On September 17, there will be four programs, all of them free, presented by Dave Carolinn Pocher Woody of CPW Creative Communications, the Constat Contact expert for South Jersey.

Email doreen@capemaychamber.com.

³

³

The Red Store AT CAPE MAY POINT

capemaypointredstore.com 500 CAPE AVENUE • 609-884-5757

Oceanfront Patio Dining Available!

OPEN DAILY!

Kitchen 7:30am - 2:00pm | Store 7:30am - 7:00pm

Beach Avenue & Howard Street at the Hotel Macomber

(609) 884 8811 • unionparkdiningroom.com

Pacific Grill 3 course prix fixe $26 4801 PACIFIC AVENUE, WILDWOOD 609.523.2333 • pacificgrillwildwood.com

Chef Lucas Manteca is now serving dinner at The Red Store! Join us for a very special experience and a local, creative cuisine.

Call today for reservations.

Housemade croissants and baguettes available!

Page 12

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Riley Fulmer, Breyanna Ullman, Lucas Fulmer

this restaurant “Everythingwasabout superb!

Not only do you have a fabulous view of the beautiful Cape May beach, but the food and service was top notch.

”

Bud, Deedie, Rosemary, Pam

We will definitely be back!

— Open Table

ZAGAT RATED 26 Food

27 Decor

26 Service

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May 609.884.9090 • petershieldsinn.com TJ, Jade, Knox

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 13

Talk Of The Town

Ramblings, idle gossip, and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends

Pollution In Paradise

RECENTLY, we took a ride on the little speeder train that’s been taking tourists, for just $10 a person, on a scenic trip from the train station to the West Cape May bridge and back. We highly recommend it, as it provided lovely views of Cape Island Creek. We just wish there’d been a little less trash along the way. Even in Cape May, we realized — even in our pristine marshlands — there’s litter. Bottle caps, deflated balloons, shampoo containers… plastic, plastic, plastic. We couldn’t help but cringe thinking about the fish who must be puzzled by this strange and invasive new species.

Which is just one of the reasons why we’re so grateful for Clean Ocean Action.

Since 1984, the non-profit has been working to identify sources of pollution and “mount an attack” on each source through the use of research, public education, and citizen action (like the annual beach sweep done in conjunction with the Nature Center). Or, according to COA’s south Jersey delegate and Board of Trustees member, Jeff Martin, “the goal is to put themselves out of business.”

It’s probably easy, one would think, for a person like Jeff Martin to take up the cause.

Owner of Aqua Trails kayaking business and an avid stand-up paddle boarder, he spends a lot of time in the ocean. It’s his office and his playground. One might think he’s got more at stake than the rest of us if things like contaminated sediments disposal, wastewater discharges, and oil and gas drilling negatively affect our ocean. But the truth is, Jeff says, the entire tourism industry in south Jersey “relies on a healthy, sustainable

ocean.” And you’re affected even if you don’t care about hanging ten in clean water.

When we got home from our trip on the speeder train, we looked it up: fish off the coast consume 12,000 tons of plastic per year. Which means there’s a good chance, we would think, if we eat seafood, that we’re consuming harmful plastic chemicals — like evil sperm-count lowering bisphenol A (BPA) — too. “The plastic situation is pretty grim,” Jeff told us.

And even if you’re not one of the jerks leaving your trash behind on the beach, you could be an unassuming culprit in the fight to keep our oceans clean. Jeff explained Nitrogen Eutrophication to us. (He happens to be a marine biology teacher at Lower Township High School.) When we manicure our lawns with pesticides, the toxins make their way into the ocean, where an excess of nitrogen steals oxygen from, say, the eel grass that depends on it. “Eel grass is an important part of backbay ecology,” Jeff said… plus, bay scallops need it for part of their life cycle.

Thus, the pollution caused by our desire to “keep up with the Jones’, means our scallop supply is seriously depleted... and so are our dinner options. Clean Ocean Action’s work is part of the reason New Jersey passed more stringent fertilizer legislation this past year.

Now, the non-profit is advocating for a designated “Clean Ocean Zone” between Cape May and Montauk that would “lockout harmful, polluting, industrial activities off our coast and lock in permanent protection.” Protection that the 20 species of whales and dolphins, four species of seals, five species of sea turtles, and hundreds of fish and bird species along our coast greatly need. Not to mention humans. In 1984, this

stretch was the ocean dumping capital of the world. There were eight dumping sites in the New York/NJ Bight, or the area where the two states form a wedge, and some of these were designated for “sewage sludge,” creating a huge public health concern. “There’s a lot of pressure to start dumping in the ocean again,” Jeff explained. “You have to be ever vigilant.”

As an awareness-raising endeavor for this federal initiative, two COA members took part in Tour For the Shore, a mission to travel by outrigger canoe and bicycle from Cape May to Montauk, New York. The journey took from August 10 to 24. But you don’t have to make a two-week, 850-mile trek in order to pledge your support. For more information, or to find out how you can help, check out cleanoceanaction.org and cleanoceanzone.org. And pick up a plastic bottle or two the next time you see them on the beach.

New Owners On The Block

BARBARA Tillman was born in Ethiopia because her parents were missionaries following “a call from the Lord” with the Sudan Interior Mission. When they eventually moved Barbara back to the US, she was twelve… and in a state of severe culture shock. “It was 1969,” she told us, “the heart of desegregation. I couldn’t wrap my head around this prejudice thing. All of my friends up until that point had been black-skinned.

I wouldn’t say shunned, but I was strongly criticized for being so freely friendly to the African American students in my public school. I gravitated toward them, because

Continued On Page 14 ?

Page 14

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Oh, what the heck. We’re feeling nostalgic for the tourists already so we figure, why not throw in one more beach picture? Here, Hank, Bella, and Kaye show our photographer how to boogie board like pros. Aleksey Moryakov

Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 that’s what came naturally to me. I was colorblind. I wanted so badly to go back to Ethiopia.”

But then Barbara met IC, who attended the same church youth group in Towson, Maryland. “Already, at the age of twelve, he was so kind and gentle,” she said, “and he became one of my very best friends at a time when I was having trouble trusting.” Nearly thirty-five years ago, at the ages of 20 and 21, Barbara and IC were married.

Now, the couple is engaged in an entirely different kind of love affair. They’ve fallen for the Abbey, the nine-bedroom Gothic Revival Villa on Gurney Street, built in 1869, that they purchased this past March. “We used to bring our four children to Cape May when they were young, and we’d walk up and down the streets, saying ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to own one of these big Victorians?’ It was a dream.”

So, when the Tillmans came into some inheritance between 2008 and 2010 — they lost both of Barbara’s parents and IC’s dad — they decided to honor their memory by realizing this dream and taking over The Breakers house rental on Ocean Street. Never mind that their professional experience thus far was unrelated to the hospitality indus-

try — IC works as an electrical engineer and Barbara was formally trained as a medical secretary — they loved Cape May. “It’s unto itself,” Barbara said. “It’s just charming.”

But owning The Breakers and operating it from Maryland, where the couple is still based, wasn’t enough for the Tillmans.

“We began looking for a permanent residence in Cape May,” Barbara said. “Our real estate agent jokingly suggested the Abbey because it was for sale. My husband fell in love with the idea. I did not. It needed a lot of work. I was scared of it, honestly! But then we started to change our thinking: If we do another full-house rental, we thought, then maybe…”

The Tillmans spent this spring renovating so that, after 30 years as a bed and breakfast, the Abbey would open as a full-house rental, restored to its original beauty. “We gutted the kitchen and what was once the galley/office area to replace them with two state-of-the-art kitchens with hickory plank wood floors, LG appliances, and a French door refrigerator. We put in a new mahogany porch from where you can listen to horse and carriages clip-clopping by, and we renovated all of the bathrooms. But we kept the antique furniture which was in such great shape. The idea was to bring in the modern amenities while keeping the incredible charm of the

house.”

A house that, IC says, is very much a “man’s” domain. “Victorian Cape May is certainly something that appeals to women,” he told us, “but there’s something about the workmanship in this Victorian home — some of the furniture is hand-carved, even — that really spoke to me. And I think it’s something men will enjoy experiencing and exploring just as much as women.”

And the Tillmans will enjoy hosting you when you come to explore… even if you show up early. “Our very first tenant arrived at 10 in the morning on July 21st,” Barbara told us. “The air-conditioning men, the plumber, the electrician, the painters, everyone was still there, trying to tie up loose ends, and he arrived with a giant pot of Italian sauce he wanted to put in the refrigerator straight away. That was just so funny to me. We’re having fun with this, finding our sense of humor under the stress, and that’s a very important thing. I feel like I’ve found my niche.”

As for moving to Cape May permanently, that’s still in the cards… likely in the next year or two, when the Tillmans’ youngest leaves for college. “People in Maryland don’t know what it’s like here,” Barbara said.

Continued On Page 16 ?

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 15

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

We Have the Oldest Roots in the County!

2011 Cape May Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Glass $7 / Bottle $22

Pat Laurenzi

Upholding our tradition, this full bodied chardonnay is layered with tropical fruit and melon from nose to palette. Finishing with a backbone of lemony acidity with lingering fruit flavors and subtle hints of oak. Fermented entirely in French Oak.

TASTING ROOM HOURS:

Open 12-6 Daily; til 7pm on Fridays & Saturdays

Amazing Winery Tours Daily at 3pm 2 hours, 8 wines, cheese, glass, fun & knowledge only $20

18 GREAT WINES TO CHOOSE FROM! Add a Great Selection of Cheeses and Cured Meats to Enjoy with a Bottle or Glass on the Deck or Patio Jenn Smith, Krystina Kennedy

TEACHER’S APPRECIATION DAY - FRIDAY SEPT 7 from the last bell to closing time we invite teachers to join us for 13% off of everything!

Drink Us Here...

Peter Shields Inn, 410 Bank Street, Frescos, Tisha’s, Cucina Rosa, Panico’s, Godmothers, Mildreds & Sunset Beach Gifts.

“Sip Happens”

(609) 884-1169 Tim and Chris Chase

711 Townbank Road North Cape May capemaywinery.com

Page 16

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Talk Of The Town ? From Page 14 “Sometimes they say ‘Really? New Jersey?’ because the state has such a stigma. We just ask if they’ve ever been to Cape May. It’s a very special place.”

Peeved About Parking

IN JUNE, we published a piece on parking in Cape May — the good, the bad and the ugly. But mostly, the bad and the ugly.

With so many different ways to pay, there’s a lot of kiosk confusion around these parts at the height of summer. There’s no option to purchase a season pass, which we think would make parking a great deal more user friendly. And for all of the meter technology the city has invested in, we’re still behind the times… We recently took a trip to Wildwood where we found you can add time to your meter via your mobile phone, no pesky quarters required.

Then today, we decided to test some of the kiosks located across from the Island Grill on Mansion Street, because we’d heard they’d been gypping people. We put in two quarters (supposedly good for 15 minutes each), and the machine spat out a ticket worth 35 minutes of parking, grace period

included and all... no problems there. But then we walked to a different machine, inserted a credit card, hit the button designated for 15 minutes (at least, we think it was the 15-minute button... it’s hard to tell), and the machine charged us for one hour. So we tried again. Same button. And this time we were charged for one hour and 20 minutes.

What’s up with that?

Even more disturbing, the machine didn’t “authorize” our credit card; it “authorised” it. With a big, fat S. Oy! But since we’re just coming off another Labor Day weekend — the time of year when you reflect upon what a great summer it’s

been in Cool Cape May — we’d like to devote some space to the best thing about parking in Cape May: The Parking Angels.

This week, we paid a visit to Bill Causey — former chamber president, owner of The Antique Doorknob in West Cape May and, as we like to call him, head angel. Bill explained that the angels program, run through the Chamber of Commerce, got its start five years ago, and that every year since (with the exception of last year when Bill underwent open heart surgery), a few dedicated volunteers have used money donated by local merchants to buy more time — an hour, to be exact — on expired meters around town. The idea is to get to your car before a ticket-toting bike cop does. “We’ve had as many as 2,000 saves in a single season,” Bill told us.

The angels carry approximately $30 worth of change and hit the streets for at least a couple of hours at a time. Even on days that are unbearably hot (“The Fourth of July a couple of years ago was especially so,” Bill said). And even though saving between eight and 30 people on a given night can sometimes require walking up to five miles (“At least it’s great exercise.”) And even though not everyone is supportive.

Continued On Page 18 ?

Serving Dinner from 5pm... Call for Reservations

Geno White Plays Live in the Sound Lounge on Saturdays

CHEF DEMO WITH ERIC LEVINE

Thursday, October 4 starting at 6pm $40 per person Space Limited - Reserve Now!

(609) 898-1555 • 416 BROADWAY, WEST CAPE MAY

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 17

Masons Give Back To The Community

Cape Island Lodge Number 30, Star Lodge Number 65, and Cannon Lodge Number 104 of the 24th Masonic District recently presented a check to the Brendan Borek, High Tides Memorial Fund which provides comprehensive, compassionate and personalized assistance to families of children suffering from cancer. Picutred are WB Rich Cushinotto, WB Chuck Newton , David Perry, Lydia Borek and Bruce Graham.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ROVING EXIT ZERO CORRESPONDENT

Seaside Cheese Co. Earlier Hours!

8am-6pm daily (8am-4pm on Sunday)

Check out that Ham! And we don’t mean the guy!

Current Hours: Monday - Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 7am-3pm Featuring homemade soups, salad selections, house roasted meats & seafood specials

Join us at the VFW for Friday night snacks and Sunday night dinners!

Start your day with locally brewed coffee, a scrumptious breakfast sandwich, or fresh-baked muffin (we like the donut ones). Lunch?

Choose from two soups - sometimes three! - and a panini special.

Dinner time is any time - grab it now and reheat it later. Or make ameal out of one of their outrageous salads. Specials every day.

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA

Check us out on FACEBOOK or call 609-884-8030 for our daily specials!

Parma stock is fed a special diet of whey & grains. The hams are trimmed and massaged with natural sea salt, aging at least 400 days. Only select Parma earn the Ducal Crown label.

We Can Cater Any Event!

600 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

409 Elmira Street, Cape May (Next to the Train Station) • 609-884-8030

Eat In or Take Out

Page 18

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Talk Of The Town ? From Page 16 (“Sometimes, I’ll turn down a street and two bike cops will try to beat me to cars, to write tickets before I get there.”) And even though people often mistake Bill and his cohorts for the parking police. (“I could write a book about the number of times people have had an anxiety attack thinking that I’m issuing them a ticket.”)

So what would compel someone to devote their time so generously? We have it on good authority that Bill even devotes some of his own money. “Anything that makes the experience of people visiting more positive is a good thing. And this doesn’t cost anyone a penny. I honestly don’t understand why anyone would object to it.”

The program, Bill says, is also great PR for the city, as so much of his time on the streets is spent directing tourists to the nearest bathroom or ice cream cone. “Interacting with the people is what makes it fun,” Bill told us.

Plus, it’s a “win-win” for the merchants in town, many of whom offer discounts to their restaurants or shops to those who’ve been saved. We spoke with Kay Bush, manager at the Mad Batter, which offers 15 per-



cent off. “We’ve had customers tell us that their parking tickets have spoiled their trip to Cape May,” she told us, “and we’ve had customers who’ve had to get up in the middle of a meal to feed their meters.” Never mind the number of employees who’ve been ticketed, Kay says. “So the Parking Angels is a nice thing… it generates a sense of goodwill. A lot of people have stopped by to say thank you.”

They’ve also expressed their thanks to Bill… in the form of free pizza from Blue Moon and free ice cream from Dairy Queen.

“I’m blaming the Parking Angels for my open heart surgery,” he joked.

So thanks, Angels. You’re much appreicated.

On another positive parking note, the city may be getting change machines before next year. “Someone came to a council meeting to say that some of the tourists were angry, or miffed at least, that they couldn’t find change for their meters,” council member Bill Murray told us. “They were asking hot dog vendors and motels, and no one could change their dollars into coins. Rehoboth Beach has the coin changers, so I rode my bike over the following day, to gather information.” Right now, Murray told us, council is in contact with a sales manager who will send the pricing info, to see if this would be a feasible option for Cape May. Here’s hoping.

Until next time, don’t forget to feed your meter, Cape May.

PARTING SHOT

We recently decided to take up a new hobby: tennis. It’s never to late to try something new, we figure, so we took a lesson at William J. Moore Tennis Center on Washington Street. And we stunk. But we can say that instructor Lionel Desrosiers had the patience of a saint, and even though we couldn’t seem to keep the ball on the court, he told us we weren’t hopeless. If you’re you’d like to try out your serve, call 609-884-8986. It’s fun, even if you stink.



C-View Inn Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest Tavern

Mondays - RIB DAY 1/2 Rack - $8.50 All Day Long Tuesdays - TAVERN PIZZA & TACO DAY $3.50 Small Pizzas $5.50 Large Pizzas $1 Tacos Wednesdays OUR FAMOUS WING NIGHT! starting at 3pm

SLIDER NIGHT THURSDAY

BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY

Pastrami slider with fried onions, Swiss cheese & brown mustard

PACKAGE GOODS

TAKE-OUT

DAILY SPECIALS

Pork BBQ slider Cod slider Cheese Steak slider Angus Beef slider with cheese

8 FLAT SCREEN TVs HAPPY HOUR Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 3-5pm $2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

Best Wings & Great Specials



Cape May Brew on tap

Corner of Texas Ave. & Washington St., Cape May • 884-4712



Thursday, September 6, 2012

FallEventsBestCC2012EZ

Spouty-Offy

The column where anonymous gasbags have their say!

WHY don’t more people ride unicycles? — Cape May [Spouty Offy Editor’s Note: I guess because there are not a lot of clowns or a circus in our area.]

*** I CANNOT believe that this is the issue after the Labor Day weekend issue already! — Cape May [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: I know... time really flies when you are having fun!] *** WHAT does “Stike” a pose mean? I saw it on the headline of your cover a few weeks ago. — Erma [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Stike means to strike an unnatural pose!

Ok it doesn’t mean that but it could one day if we all just go with it!] *** I’VE SEEN unicycles, bicycles and even tricycles but I’ve never seen a quadcycle or a quincycle!

There’s a golden idea for someone... just give me 11% royalties for the idea. — Exit Zero *** ARE SURREYS considered bikes or little houses on wheels?

— Erma ***

!

hanks for a great season Watch for these fall events:

Featuring Authentic Homecooked German Food, Real Bavarian Beers & Oktoberfest Music

WHY DO auto places tell you to rotate your tires? Aren’t they always rotating when you drive? — Cape May

I REALLY dislike the traffic light by Tranquility! One car can cause like 30-40 to stop, which cannot be a good thing for gas consumption. I wish they’d change that to a blinking red light in fall/winter! — Villas

Page Page119

3:18 PM

OCTOBER 12-14

***

***

“T

9/2/12

Every Friday•9 p.m. in the bar

TERRY-OKE!

Our Annual

Halloween Bash

I WAS all excited when my parents told me we were going to Cabanas... and then we went to the beach and sat under some cabanas instead of going to that awesome bar on the corner of Decatur and Beach! — NYC

A Cape May County Tradition Thanksgiving Dinner

***

Voted

I WANTED to eat at Theresa and Tony’s restaurant but I could not locate a street called Back on the map. Any help would be appreciated! — North Carolina [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Funny... The place is called Backstreet but it’s actually located on Park Boulevard in West Cape May.] ***

PL POKAY HER ER E! Ev Tuesedr y ay

Best Crab Cakes - SJ Magazine -

Serving fresh, new, innovative Specials

PLEASE tell the rooster in the Cape May Organic Market ad to not crow so early in the morning... He keeps waking me up!

— West Cape May *** I BRUSHED up against the bar at the Rusty Nail... Do you think I need a tetanus shot? — North Cape May [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: No, but I do think you need a shot of Prairie Fire... Tequila and Tabasco sauce... yum!]

Our dinner menu served in the bar till midnight

*** I LOVE beach plums but I also wish there was a such thing as a beach peach... because it rhymes! — West Cape May

Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey

609-889-2000

Page 20

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May

Frank and Tracy Burns

Rob Chappelle, Liberty Cooper

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Serving Dinner from 5pm (closed Tuesday) Come try a Cobbler... peach or blueberry!

Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday @ 9am

Reservations Recommended Freshest Ingredients Fantastic Specials Friendly Atmosphere 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May • (609) 884-7660 • www.backstreetcapemaynj.com

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 21

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May

Nicole’s 38th birthday crew PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Page 22

Thursday, September 6, 2012 Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks, Pasta, Veal & Chicken

ODMOTHERS

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Dinner from 5pm (Closed Tuesdays)

EARLY BIRD DINNERS

Lynn Ryan, Shannon M.

Available nightly from 5-5:30 Broadway & Sunset ~ 884-4543

Serving Dinner from 5pm (Closed Tuesdays)

Sal, Chris

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

Available Nightly 5:00-5:30

(609) 898-0100

1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May Glenn Faustini, Jayce Faustini

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Page 23

Page 24

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May

Jackson, Logan

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian

Grace Quinn

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

You CAN take it with you!

From hearty cafe fare to an elegant tea luncheon, our new menu offers the best of both worlds here....or there....

Enjoy a relaxing lunch overlooking the beautiful estate gardens or a quick grab & go to fit your busy day!

Cafe

& TEAROOM

At the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May, NJ

Operated by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

You’ll be glad we’re not Cape May’s best-kept secret anymore!

1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING Open Tuesday-Sunday: 11am to 4 pm TAKE-OUT/RESERVATIONS: CALL 609-884-5111

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 25

91 Beach Drive, North Cape May (609) 886-5529 www.harpoonhenrys.net Open Weekends Only (Starting Sept. 7) Fridays at 4pm and Saturday & Sunday at noon Sunset celebration, a Keys tradition, is the blowing of the conch. This takes place Weekends in September at sunset at Harpoon Henry's!

We now offer "Harpoon Healthy" and some Gluten Free items (ask for menu).

$5 SUNDAYS (1-5pm) Make this your Sunday afternoon fun destination LIVE MUSIC BY BLONDAGE

Sunday, September 9 last $5 Sunday with Blondage!

Umbrella tables are dog friendly

Your Choice for Only $5 House Wine • Miller Lite Pitchers Frozen Rum Runners • Chicken Fingers Onion Rings - 1 foot • Dozen Wings Mozzarella Sticks • Mussels in Red Sauce

LIVE MUSIC!

Come Out For The Beautiful Fall Sunsets!

Thursday, Sept. 6 - Michael James 5-9 Friday, Sept. 7 - Marnie & Nate 6-10 Saturday, Sept. 8 - Beachcomber Bill 6-10 Sunday, September 9 Beachcomber Bill 5:30-9:30 $5 Sundays with Blondage 1 - 5pm (Last one for the season!)

Page 26

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool

The most unique cafe in Cape May! Homemade Breakfast and Lunch

FIND US ON

FREE WiF i Hot (with Spot purc

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

hase

)

Gluten-Free Baked Goods

OUTDOOR GARDEN SEATING

ALL food is vegetarian, vegan, organic, local, made to order & DELICIOUS!

Coffee House & Organic Market

479 West Perry Street West Cape May 884-1131

Get your base at Uncle Bill’s before you fall on your face at....

Buy a Lot... Drink Responsibly!

“

Michael, PJ, and Lori Catalano

The drum circle at the Blue Moon party was so loud, we thought there were fireworks.

It’s my son who explained that a blue moon is the second full moon in a month. This was his fourteenth birthday, and he says there is nowhere he’d rather wake up on his birthday than Cape May. — LORI CATALANO, SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY

”

Phone 609-435-5052 Beer • Wine • Spirits Ice • Snacks • Free Parking

Open Daily.

Brooke Buscaglia, Natalie Sudell, Leslie Donaldson

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 27

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

JAPANESE, CHINESE, THAI, MALAYSIAN | SUSHI BAR

Lunch | Dinner | Take-out | Reservations Available Spend & Save! $25 or More & Get $5 Off $50 or More Get $10 Off

John, Marian, Anne, Carol

Where the Locals Eat Sushi!

Manhattan Style Sushi!

$75 Or More Get $15 Off

Find Us on Facebook!

Must Bring ad...

Expires Sept 13, 2012

Ask About Delivery!

www.sushiukai.com OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon-Thur 11am-10:30pm Fri & Sat 11am-11pm | Sun 12noon-10pm

PH 609-770-7773 1500 Route 47 South, #E1E2, Rio Grande NJ in the ShopRite Shopping Center, next to Dollar Tree

Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant

Jessie Weeks, Arlene

Serving Dinner Nightly From 5pm

Unique Martini Menu Copper-top bar Fresh seafood Tasty steaks Free parking

609-884-2111 615 Lafayette St., Cape May Kathy and Jack Dempsey, Kathy McCullough

oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

Page 28

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Serving Dinner Nightly from 5pm Catherine Georges, Cyndy and Michael Dudnick

RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE PARTY FOR 2012 OR 2013!

Mikhail, Egor and Masha Zlyden, Valentina Kulikova

Rehearsal Dinners • Reunions Baby Showers • Bridal Showers

Any Occasion Really!

Reservations: (609) 898-9800 301 Washington Street Mall, Cape May

Corner of Washington & Perry Street

www.cucinarosa.com

S’more bar

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 29

The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

B, L, D

$15-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

B, L

$3-$8 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

NO

YES

ALEATHEA’S 7 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-5555, Ext. 226 www.innofcapemay.com

Aleathea’s serves good food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail on the beautiful beachfront porch and look for happy hour specials

AVALON COFFEE 7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May www.avaloncoffeecompany.com

They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee and smoothies! Plus two locations to choose from in the area!

AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5878 www.blueclawrestaurant.com

Fine dining near the harbor. Elegant dining room, delicious food, and the classic Clipper Ship Pub make Blue Claw a great place to dine.

D

$24-$30 Cards: V, MC, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BACK BAY BISTRO 1891 Bayshore Road Villas (609) 889-8500

Casual fine dining at its best, and just a stone’s throw from Cape May. Open for lunch & dinner daily, breakfast on the weekends.... check out their breakfast special!

B, L, D

$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB

YES

YES

BACKSTREET 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 884-7660 www.backstreetcapemaynj.com

Downhome cooking and a really friendly, laidback vibe are what you’ll find in this gem of a place. Awesome nightly specials!

B, D

$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

BELLA VIDA CAFÉ 406 N. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-6332 www.bellavidacafe.com

The EZ crew gets take-out lunch often from Bella Vida. Lots of homemade selections, with lots of vegan and vegetarian items.

B, L

$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB

NO

YES

THE BLACK DUCK 1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-0100 www.blackduckonsunset.com

A chic interior and stylish food, but the ambience is anything but pretentious.

Modern American cuisine. Plus the coolest address on the island!

D

$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

BYOB

YES

NO

BLISS 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-6161

Outrageously delicious ice cream, plus it’s homemade, organic, and triplepremium. Get your fix today.

Ice Cream

$1-$7

N/A

NO

YES

THE BLUE PIG TAVERN 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.congresshall.com

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.

B, L, D

$12-$36 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BOILER ROOM 251 Beach Avenue in Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-8421

A main hot spot in town. The Boiler Room is where it’s at for a cocktail and the music to dance it off.

Cocktails

Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

NO

NO

BONNIE’S TOPPINGS 315 Ocean Street Washington Commons www.bonniestoppings.com

Fill your own cup with your favorite flavor of nonfat frozen yogurt or sorbet, and then surf the endless toppings selections. Easy, fun, yummy.

Frozen Yogurt

$2-$6 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

N/A

YES

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

Other details

u b

H

U

H

U

u b

H u

H u b

H u

H

U

u b

H b

H u b

H u

u b

H

Page 30

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Open Every Evening Dinner from 5pm

BYOB SUNDAYS ARE BACK!

CLASSICALLY COOL

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Shawn McMurthy, Dana

Washington Inn

The

8 0 1 Wa s h i n g t o n S t r e e t , C a p e M a y (6 0 9) 8 8 4 - 5 69 7 • w a s h i n g t o n i n n . c o m

for friday 2. Cocktails 3. Oysters

1. Wine

4. Sliders

Sarah Cusack, Emily Hochneiner

5. Appetizers

OPEN EVERY EVENING WITH $1 OYSTERS UNTIL 7PM

$ the

00 Specials

5 great specials for only $5

wine bar

THE WASHINGTON INN | 801 WASHINGTON STREET, CAPE MAY (609) 884-5697 | WASHINGTONINN.COM

Christine Lynn, Colleen Marriner

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 31

The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

B, L, D

$8-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

CABANAS 429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-4800 www.cabanasonthebeach.com

The party is here - always warm and friendly in this lively beachfront bar, featuring great food and some of the best live bands around.

CAPE MAY FISH MARKET 408 Washington Street Cape May (609) 770-3790

If you’re a seafood afficionado, this is your new favorite place. Lunch or dinner, cold sandwiches to broiled seafood entrees, just look for the crab shaking hands outside!

L, D

$10-$35

BYOB

YES

YES

CAPE MAY OLIVE OIL COMPANY 324 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May 800-584-1887

This new spot features 20 different varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, pastas, spreads, jams, mustards, infused salts and sugars, and much more.

Olive oils and more

Please call for info

N/A

N/A

NO

CAPE MAY WINERY 711 Townbank Road, North Cape May (609) 884-1169 www.capemaywinery.com

This beautiful winery is open daily from 126pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Taste some of their goods while sitting on their deck!

Winery

$5-$27 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

WINERY

N/A

NO

CAPE ORIENT 315 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 898-0088 www.capeorient.com

Great food every time, whether you are looking for Chinese, Thai or sushi. The service is superb, too.

L, D

$12-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

CARRIAGE HOUSE 1048 Washington Street, Pysick Estate, (609) 884-5404 www.capemaymac.org

Located at the famous Physick Estate, The Carriage House offers everything from hearty wraps, salads, quiche and paninis to classic teas.

L

$12-$19 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

COPPER FISH 416 Broadway West Cape May (609) 898-1555

Chef Geoff Johnson’s Copper Fish offers fresh fish and prime meats at a great site – Broadway and Sunset. Very creative menu.

D

$24-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

CUCINA ROSA 301 Washington Street Mall (609) 898-9800 www.cucinarosa.com

Nicely located at the beginning of the mall, this classic Italian restaurant is a must-visit.

Simply superb food.

D

$12-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

C-VIEW INN Texas Avenue & Washington Cape May (609) 884-4712

A locals’ favorite, the oldest and friendliest tavern in town with great wings, excellent pub fare and cold beer.

L, D

$4-$18 Cards: V, MC

FULL BAR

NO

YES

DEPOT MARKET CAFÉ 409 Elmira Street Cape May (609) 884-8030

Owners Chris and Lisa Shriver are keeping the old favorites at this locals’ joint AND adding new specials. Check their Facebook page for daily specials.

$6-$14

BYOB

NO

THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700 www. virginiahotel.com

With the remarkable cooking of chef Lucas Manteca, there’s even more reason than usual to visit. Sublime concoctions.

ELLA’S 326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May (609) 884-3350

To-go food without the guilt. Smoothies, parfaits, the freshest fruit and green salads, and outstanding sandwiches. Operated by the Bliss ice cream people!

B, L, D

Other details

b

H b

H b

H u b

H

U

u b

H u b u b

H b

H u

H YES

u b

H

U

D

$26-$33 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

NO

u

B, L

$4-$7

N/A

NO

YES

H

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

Page 32

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Pete and Diane Kneller

Sue, Justin

Mary Beth Kramer, Kalie McHugh

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 33

The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

L, D

$5-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

ub H

D

$25-$37 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

u

D

$18-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

u H

FISH AND FANCY 2406 Bayshore Road, Villas (609) 886-8760, www.fishandfancy.com

Superb seafood however you like it – fried, broiled, grilled, blackened or sautéed. That’s choice for you. Great salads, too!

410 BANK STREET 410 Bank Street, Cape May (609) 884-2127, www.410bankstreet.com

After 25 years, it’s still one of Cape May’s finest restaurants, serving food that’s as brilliant and creative as ever.

FRESCOS 412 Bank Street, Cape May (609) 884-0366, www.frescoscapemay.com

From the same owners of 410 Bank Street, this restaurant wins awards for its Italian food every year for a reason.

GECKO’S Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May (609) 898-7750

Superb and authentic southwestern food on the patio makes for a sublime culinary experience in a garden like setting.

L, D

$8-$24

BYOB

YES

YES

GODMOTHER’S Broadway & Sunset, West Cape May (609) 884-4543 www.godmothersrestaurant.com

Excellent downhome Italian food, reasonably priced and great for family dinners. Check out their early bird specials.

D

$12-$28

BYOB

YES

YES

GOOD EARTH 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-6161

All organic, homemade vegan and vegetarian and fresh fish fare, sandwiches, salads and great fresh-squeezed juices. They’ll be at the Farmer’s Market all summer, too!

L, D

$6-$22 Cards: Please call

BYOB

YES

YES

HARBOR VIEW 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5444 www.harborviewcapemay.com

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Plus they have a fabulous deck — try the sushi.

B, L, D

$6-$30 Cards: V, MC

BAR

NO

YES

HARPOON HENRY’S Beach Drive & Browning, N. Cape May (609) 886-5529, www.harpoonhenrys.net

Famous for its sunsets, this spot is open daily for lunch & dinner featuring live music nightly.

There’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that sunset. Dog friendly patio!

L, D

$10-$21 Cards: V, MC, D

BAR

NO

YES

HARRY’S OCEANFRONT GRILLE Madison & Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 88-HARRY, www.harryscapemay.com

A locals’ favorite and a great spot for good food, great drinks and a killer view.

$8-$24 Cards: V, MC, D, AE

BAR

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD 600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347, www.hawkhavenvineyard.com

Open year round - daily 11am-7pm for wine tasting, wine by the glass & gourmet cheese plates. Dinner on Fridays & lunch on Saturdays & Sundays.

L, Winery

$6-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

HEMINGWAY’S 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5611 www.hemingwayscapemay.com

A relaxed yet elegant island ambiance, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and classic seafood creations.

B, L, D

$15-$38 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

HOT DOG TOMMY’S Jackson Street @ Beach Avenue (609) 884-8388 www.hotdogtommys.com

Just look for folks lined up down the street.

This is not your average hot dog experience.

Try the Potato Tornado!

L, D

$1-5 Cash Only

N/A

N/A

YES

b

H u

B, L, D

H u b

H u b

YES

YES

H

U

u b

H

U

u b

H

U

uH U

u b

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

H b H

Page 34

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool

Craig and Samantha Worton, Jack, Doug and Beth Smithson, Ike and Maren Gandy PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

The Exit Zero Clip Art and Fake Ad Contests Start looking through the paper... you could win a gift certificate to an advertiser!

FAKE AD CONTEST

Somewhere in this paper is a fake ad!

CLIP ART CONTEST Hidden somewhere in the paper is this BICYCLE... Find it & enter to win!

But be aware as it may be a real business in our area, but the product or service will not be real...

Actual Size Shown Here:

Check closely!

This Week’s Prizes: Cape May Linen Outlet • Happy Baby • Oyster Bay Bay Springs Farm Alpacas • Caroline Boutique CONTEST ANSWERS August 16 issue CLIP ART ANSWER: Page 107 - Accent on Beauty ad FAKE AD ANSWER: Page 114 - Cape May Auction ad

This Week’s Prizes: Good Earth • SeaSalt • Kona Sports Magnolia Room • Tour for Two of Cape May Winery

WHEN YOU FIND THE ANSWER(S)... ENTER BY ONE OF THESE WAYS: 1. E-mail your name and address along with the answer to: jason@exitzero.us 2. Mail us your name, address, and answer on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper to: Exit Zero Publishing, 109 Sunset Boulevard, Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Entries Deadline Date: Tuesday, September 18. Draw Date: Wednesday, September 19.

One entry per address or email address. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

If mailing your entry do NOT put both answers on one sheet of paper... you’ll only be entered into one contest! You CAN put both answers in one email!

CONTEST WINNERS August 16 issue CLIP ART WINNERS Heather Watson • Bob Mularz • Kim Spector Arlene Peahota • Harry & Millie Schmidt

FAKE AD WINNERS Tony Vauolo • Inga Pedone • Joan Green Ed Harrington • Allen J. Roman

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 35

The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

u b

HEMINGWAY’S 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5611 www.hemingwayscapemay.com

A relaxed yet elegant island ambiance, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and classic seafood creations.

B, L, D

$15-$38 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

HOT DOG TOMMY’S Jackson Street @ Beach Avenue (609) 884-8388 www.hotdogtommys.com

Just look for folks lined up down the street.

This is not your average hot dog experience.

Try the Potato Tornado!

L, D

$1-5 Cash Only

N/A

N/A

YES

ISLAND GRILL 311 Mansion Street Cape May (609) 884-0200

The interior design and menu concoctions are similar – Caribbean-influenced, very colorful and delicious! Conch chowder is out of this world!

L, D

$13-$26 Cash Only

BYOB

YES

YES

LUCKY BONES 1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONE www.luckybonesgrill.com

A huge hit and local’s favorite for a reason. Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service. Lucky Bones gets it right every single time.

L, D

$6-$22 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

MAD BATTER 19 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5970 www.madbatter.com

The original fine dining restaurant in Cape May and still one of the best. The food is always creative and tasty.

B, L, D

$19-$30 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

MARIE NICOLE’S 9510 Pacific, Wildwood Crest (609) 522-5425 www.marienicoles.com

Marie Nicole’s serves modern American cuisine with a European ambiance.

Delicious entrees, delectable desserts and cool cocktails.

D

$19-$44 Cards: V, MC, D, AE

MARTINI BEACH 429 Beach Avenue Cape May (609) 884-1925

A lively nightspot with a friendly vibe, fine Mediterranean dishes, and a panoramic oceanfront view.

MERION INN 106 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-8363 www.merion inn.com

The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give a special ambience. Plus we love just sitting at the lovely bar!

MONTREAL LIQUOR STORE Beach Ave and Madison Cape May (609) 884-6114 OCEAN VIEW Beach & Grant Avenues (609) 884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

D

$15-$30 Cards: V, MC, D, AE

Other details

H b H

u b H

u b

H b

BAR

YES

YES

H u b

BAR

YES

NO

BAR

YES

NO

u b

D

BAR Cards: V, MC, D, AE

BAR

YES

YES

Grab a bottle of your favorite vino on your way to a BYOB, or st ock up on beer and spirits for your next party.

Spirits

$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

Liquor Store

NO

NO

A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite.

B, L, D

$9-$30 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

NO

YES

H

U

u b

H u b

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

H

Page 36

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

New Hours!

Sunday thru Thursday 7am-9:30pm Friday and Saturday 7am-10pm Mini Meals are Back!

Suzanne, Caitlin

Beach Avenue & Grant Street, Cape May 884-3772 • www.oceanviewrestaurant.com “2nd Time at Tisha’s...

2nd Excellent Meal Thanks for doing it RIGHT!” - Joe and Julie, Latham, NY

Open Daily

Breakfast Sat. & Sun. from 8am • Lunch from 11:30 • Dinner from 5pm

322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 • www.tishasfinedining.com

Steve and Samantha Campione

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 37

The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

D

$12-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

H

D

$22-$39 Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB

YES

NO

H

OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May 884-2111 www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful coppertop bar and classic, generous dishes.

Give one of their delicious martinis a try!

PETER SHIELDS 1301 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com

The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu and excellent wine list matches it all the way.

THE PILOT HOUSE 142 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-3449 www.pilothousecapemay.com

A classic pub and restaurant offering award-winning burgers, excellent homemade comfort food, fresh local seafood and an authentic, friendly ambience.

L, D

$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

PRIMO HOAGIES 605 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1177 www.primohoagies.com

It’s not just a hoagie - it’s a Primo. One bite will convince you that Primo is aptly named - the freshest ingredients, piled onto the best rolls.

L, D

$6-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

NO

YES

RED MONKEY CAFE Washington Street Mall (609) 884-5432

Located at the former site of The Lemon Tree on the Washington Street Mall, Red Monkey Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. They have sweet treats too!

B, L, D

Please call for info

BYOB

NO

YES

THE RED STORE 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757

Awesome food in a secluded, serene setting.

Join them for a scrumptious breakfast, grab a coffee and muffin, or relax on the porch with a delicious lunch.

$5-$35 Cash only

BYOB

NO

YES

RIO STATION 3505 Route 9 South Rio Grande (609) 889-2000

While everything around it has changed, the Rio is still serving excellent food with old-style, friendly service.

L, D

$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

RITA’S WATER ICE 711 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0229 www.ritasice.com

Nothing keeps you cooler in the summer than an oh-so-refreshing Rita’s water ice - tons of flavors (we like Swedish fish).

Be cool!

Water Ice

$2-$5 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

NO

YES

RUSTY NAIL 205 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0017 www.beachshack.com

Coldest beer and coolest vibe in town. The iconic Rusty Nail is the place to be for a uniquely Cape May experience.

B, L, D

$10-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

NO

YES

SEASALT 1035 Beach Avenue (609) 884-7000 www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com

You’ll find imaginative cuisine and great drinks at SeaSalt! Check out their Sunset on the Sun Deck on Sundays from 4-7pm featuring drink specials and live island music.

D

$8-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

Other details

u b

H U

H

b

H

b

u b

H u b

H b

H u b

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

H

U

u b

H

Page 38

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/29: Blue Moon Party At Congress Hall Pool

Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

LUNCH & DINNER

SEAFOOD • STEAKS COCKTAILS

LIVE MUSIC...

ROY BAKER Thursd ay at 9pm

OPEN MIC N IGHT Frid ay at 9pm

BARRY

Joe Kash, Ellie Weiss, Jan Brown

Sund ay at 4pm

J M KEARNS Tuesd ay at 9pm

CAPE MAY’S BEST HAPPY HOUR Sunday thru Friday 4-6pm Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres

EARLY BIRD DINNERS Monday thru Thursday 4-6pm

| Kids’ Menu | | Great Veggie Dishes | | Charming Patio | | Delicious Desserts | “BEST MEXICAN”

BY NJ MONTHLY FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS! “BEST of the SHORE” Philadelphia Magazine 2006 “EXCELLENT” — AC Press 2005

Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May | 898-7750

WEDNESDAY Trivia Night - 9pm TRY OUR NEW ESPRESSO MARTINI

Van Gogh Espresso Infused Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, Half & Half

DOG FRIENDLY OUTSIDE SEATING! Like us on Facebook

(609) 884-3449

WASHINGTON STREET MALL CAPE MAY www.pilothousecapemay.com

Marianne Hinton, Carol and Ray Haig, PT

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 39

The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

L, D

$4-$12 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

N/A

YES

Liquor Store

Please call for info

N/A

N/A

NO

B, L, D

$18-$35 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

L, D

$12-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

NO

YES

L, D

$2-$37 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

B, L

$4-$9

BYOB

NO

YES

D

$18-$35 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

L, D

$8-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

Other details

b

SEASIDE CHEESE COMPANY 600 Park Blvd (609) 884-8700 www.seasidecheesecapemay.com

A huge plus for the area when it opened, and this place continues to delight with savory gourmet cheeses and treats.

SUNSET LIQUORS 106 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 435-5052

A brand-new liquor store has hit town, conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard.

Spirits, wines, beers, ice and snacks - check it out!

TISHA’S 318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119, t www.tishasfinedining.com

This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall, at the former site of Stumpo’s.

Delicious foor for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

THE UGLY MUG 426 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-3459

A Cape May legend, and even better now that they’ve put those wonderful booths in there — such a treat. You’ll find some of the best live entertainment in town here!

UKAI 1500 Route 47 South, Rio Grande (609) 770-7773 www.sushiukai.com

Enjoy delicious, fresh and nutritious authentic Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine — all homemade. Try the Fire Wok!

UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Beach Avenue & Perry Street Cape May (609) 884-7199

Reliably excellent food – there is a reason why people wait... excellent breakfasts.

Open daily. Sit outside and eat if the weather is nice!

UNION PARK Beach Avenue & Howard, (609) 884-8811 www.unionparkdiningroom.com

Elegant dining in a classic old hotel. The food is magnificent. One of the best in the area. Also check out their sister restaurant in Wildwood, The Pacific Grill.

VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY II 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May (609) 889-6610

If you want to bring the family for a fine and fun Italian meal, look no further than here!

The kids will love it. Check out their recently expanded pizzeria

WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Avenue (609) 884-5697 www.washingtoninn.com

Superb gourmet food, and a bar to get your night off on the right foot. Amazing wine list, and great specials at the Wine Bar.

D

$18-$34 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

WILLOW CREEK WINERY 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May (609) 770-8782 www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com

Opening soon! 50 acres and a 12,000 square foot event space will make this a welcome addition to Cape May’s winery scene.

Winery

V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

ZOE’S 715 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1233

Zoe’s has large portions at affordable prices, for breakfast and lunch. And they have a great dog-friendly patio!

B, L

$4-$12

BYOB

NO

YES

H u b

H b b

H u b

H u b

H H u b

H u b

H u b

H b

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

H

U

Page 40

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thursday, September 6, 2012

THIS WEEKS ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP RON GALLO Friday, September 7 starting at 4pm NICKI SBAFFONI Saturday, September 8 starting at 4pm SANGRIA SATURDAY Special Appetizers • Hawk Haven Sangria and Nicki Sbaffoni Live!

Starts at 4pm Don’t stop by Tuesday’s… we’re closed!

Page 41

Page 42

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Uncle Bill’s

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

& FAMILY RESTAURANT

Serving breakfast & Lunch daily Melissa, Becky, Tony, Jessy

Outdoor Patio Dining Available

BEACH AVENUE & PERRY STREET, CAPE MAY (609) 884-7199

Authentic Italian Cuisine

Seafood & Fine Dining New York Strip Steak • Filet Mignon • Veal Cutlet • Center Cut Pork Chops

Diane Goldberg, Brooke Guddat

Early Bird Special... Complimentary Glass of Wine with each Early Bird Dinner.

Available Sunday thru Friday from 3:30-5:30

3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May Cape Plaza Shopping Center • 889-6610

Cathy, Ursula, Abbey, Bill Causey

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 43

The Undertow

Terry O’Brien’s legendary column, which changed the face of Cape May, is back, and it’s as pretty good as ever

T

HIS week marks the end of my 82-day summer odyssey, assuming I’m alive when this goes to press. From mid-June to this Friday I worked every day (minus three personal days) at either the Ghost Ship or Terry O’ke. But now that’s over and I am about to enter the most stressful part of my year... Morey’s FEARS. As co-chair of the costume, make-up and acting departments, I will have a large say in the success or failure of the event. Yes, dozens of others will work tirelessly to ensure all the haunts get built, the lights get plugged in, the fog machines get filled, etc. And their work is immeasurable. But the simple fact is: what are your Halloween takeaways? Was it scary and did the actors look cool. It’s my job to make the answer to both those questions is a resounding, “YES!” It is a tremendous amount of work to get done in a ridiculously short period of time… and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Halloween Meeting of the Week: Two weeks ago the brain trust behind Morey’s FEARS (yes, that includes me, smart aleck) had a meeting which included many people above

my pay grade in natty suits and ties, several people at roughly my same pay grade in their crisp summer khakis and golf shirts, all of the ladies present in flowy, summery Morey’s Piers garb… and me in my black T-shirt and blood-spattered Dockers, in full zombie make-up. So just remember THIS the next time you feel out of place somewhere.

I was EZ writer Diane Stopyra’s “Fun Fact” this week regarding Kiddy O’ke. I really hope she edits out all the expletives. I completed my contract at Congress Hall last Sunday with my final Kiddy O’ke show. We had a great season in the Boiler Room and hope we can do it again next year. Devon, Alexa, Frezel, Shane: I’ll miss you guys, but on the bright side I’ll spend

a lot less on cigarettes now not being in close proximity to Shane. Thanks. It was a blast.

The Ugly Mug NOW hosts the best karaoke show in Cape May. Go see Jimmy J. on Wednesdays and say hello to Tom Caruso, who has worked at… actually, it’s probably easier to list the bars Tommy HASN’T worked in, and Casey Smith (if that IS her real name…), who is now a manager there. Jim, did she make YOU get Belinda Carlisle songs then NEVER sing them?

The wife and kids were away last weekend, which means I was obligated to stay out too late. As such, I popped into the Rusty Nail on Sunday for a cold one. Corey Johnson and Joe Milder were working the bar in fine fashion, as ever, and BKG, a trio out of AC, were rocking the stage. The crowd was light but enthusiastic, and the band tore up some Maroon 5 and “Lido” during my brief stay.

And some day I hope to be exactly like their lead singer; about 50, way too old to be belting out modern top 40 tunes but doing it anyway because I love it. Rock on, BKG. The Nail is different now, and that’s okay.

Continued On Page 44 ?

A Cape May Tradition...

Celebrating 40 years of the finest fudge, chocolates and other sweet treats!

WHIPPED CREAMY FUDGE PREMIUM CHOCOLATES • SALTWATER TAFFY HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM Open Every Day in Cape May on The Washington Street Mall & the Promenade...

Stop In for a FREE SAMPLE of Our Creamy Fudge!

Special!

Soft Serve Cones $1.50

We mail anywhere in the world! • Call 1-800-23-FUDGE • Shop online at: FudgeKitchens.com

Page 44

Thursday, September 6, 2012 The Undertow ? From Page 43

Got the end-of-summer blues?

THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Charles Dana Gibson 1896

Chase ‘em away at The Merion! (still going strong 7 nights a week) Dinner, Cocktails from 5 p.m.

Live Piano Music nightly from 5:30 p.m.

JAZZ TRIO ON TUESDAYS FROM 8:30 Early Bird/Night Owl Prix Fixe Specials $17.95 two courses; $19.95 three courses seated before 5:30 or after 8:30 (after 9:30 Saturdays) Try our $16.95 Express Dinners--available all night! (add $2 Saturdays before 9 pm) Full Bar

Free Onsite Parking

Kids’ Menu

106 Decatur St at Columbia Ave, Cape May Reservations: 609-884-8363, or online at www.merioninn.com

I still have a deep love for it since spending four of my prime years there singing with Southwind.

This was back when I wasn’t such a miserable bitch. I was a slightly less miserable bitch.

Before that, I had a cocktail at the Brown Room and listened to Audrey Snow, the young chanteuse I’ve mentioned before. She puts her own acoustic twist on non-traditional acoustic tunes and is a perfect fit for that room.

However, I have now thrice requested she learn “That’s Just What You Are” by Aimee Mann, which she has not done, raising my ire because: (A) It is simply an exquisite pop song; (B) I’m an attention-whore and want to sing the harmony with her.

Investigative Reporter of the Week: While at Dr Vecere’s in CMCH for my son Owen’s bracetightening, a mystery woman says to me, “I’m so glad Undertows back! The paper was so boring without you!” (Ahem, I agree). Like Woodward and Bernstein before they went all loopy, I dug deep (by that I mean I asked the receptionist) and found out it was Beth Poling. So, thanks Beth! It’s good to be back. [Editor’s Note: C’mon now, Beth...]

Couple of other things from my visit; first, the receptionist, Kathy O’Brien (no relation) is a founding member of the Cape May Women’s Auxiliary (the name given to a group of Southwind groupies by Tim Joyce).

Second, Dr Vecere is a pretty amazing guy, working with us financially to allow Owen to get the serious help he needed. The Veceres are a class act all the way around. I mean, they have an Xbox in the waiting room. How cool is that? “V”!

No visit to Cape May is complete, for me, without a stop at the DQ. Ben & Jerry’s is too snooty (the ice cream, not the staff.

Well, maybe the staff… a stunning example of how to make six workers look like one), Kohr Bros. is too… swirly. But DQ’s got the goods. Plus, Henry never finishes his, so I get to have THAT (if it gets by Cathrine, which it doesn’t). Nom nom nom…

Speaking of ice cream (God… now I want some) we went off the beaten path this week and ventured in Ella’s Good To Go, an ice cream/coffee shop adjacent to Gecko’s. Brian Lee, our sommelier, is an agreeably crunchy granola sort and explained that all their ice cream is homemade in West Cape May. I had a Mexican Mocha espresso (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, Ancho chile), which was delicious, and banana ice cream sprinkled generously with, you guessed it, granola.

Mucho yummy.

Apology of the Week: To Q Fire Grille, just over the bridge in Wildwood. I busted their chops a little last week, but finally got a chance to sit with owner Alfonso Cuoco, and it looks like we’ll be doing some Terry O’ke and/or Acoustic Mayhem and/ or BOTH this winter, starting in November. Nothing’s confirmed yet, but we got along famously (I am nothing if not an ingratiating bullshitter). Alfonso had a restaurant “just outside of NY” before moving down here to open Q, and tells me the ribs and paella are the house specialties.

I don’t think I’ve ever had paella.

I also swapped some movie and make-up war stories with his business partner, Lou, scrolling through our smartphones saying, “Oh yeah? Well in 1997 I worked on THIS movie…”

Congratulations of the Week: To the newly liberated Will Knapp (Ding!). Um, let me rephrase that so his wife Holly doesn’t kill me… to the newly unemployed/ reemployed Will Knapp (Ding!).

Will had a “you-can’t-fire-me-IQUIT!” moment at Splash Zone, and quickly started a new IT job, and continues to toil… work… work at Elaine’s (sorry, I’m still 1.8% bitter). If you know Will you know what a mensch he is (Holly and little Violet are okay, too). Will is also my musical better half (we make Acoustic Mayhem), and I’m glad he longer suffers the indignity of seven-day work weeks in the blazing heat on the Wildwood boardwalk for people who don’t properly appreciate him. Hey, wait… ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 45

Page 46

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

600 Park Blvd., West Cape May (609) 898-6161

Ashley, Grace, Molly, and Mercy McEvoy

Open Thursday-Sunday 5-10pm

Tenley, Josephine, Jody

100% Fruit Smoothies Locally Roasted Fair Trade Organic Coffee and Espresso Homemade Organic Ice Cream Open at 9am everyday 326 Carpenter's Lane, Cape May 609-884-3350

Sharon Flanagan, Rich and Diane Flanegan

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 47

Page 48

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park

“ Victoria, Jackie

Rosemarie and Joe Sclafani

I went to the tomato festival with the whole family, including my 11-year-old granddaughter, Hannah. She loved the necklaces for sale. This year’s event was even better than year’s past — more stands, and more food.

We’ll be back.

— JOE SCLAFANI, BELVIDERE, NJ

”

Anthony and Connie Bucci

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

nt a r u a t s e R s ’ a e h t a le

A

EAN

C AT 7 O

OPEN DAILY FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER. 3 COURSE FIRST SEATING 5 TO 6 SMALL PORTION MENU AVAILABLE 5 TO CLOSE

Supporting local sustainable farms... Hazlett, beach plum farms, higbee and duck run!

happy hour - Mon. thru fri. - 3 to 6pm food specials monday to thursday friday - 1/2 price bar menu cocktails $2 off

bring your church bullentin and recieve 25% ofF breakfast on sundays!

MUSIC ON THE PORCH FRIDAYS 3-6PM SEPTEMBER 7 SYDNEY

Enjoy the Piano Music of

Doug Williams

on Saturday & Sunday Evenings from 6pm!

7 Ocean Street at the Inn of Cape May 609.884.5555 | www.innofcapemay.com

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 49

Page 50

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park

Gina Peterson of the fabulous Crespella

Valeriy and Svetlana Kogan

Erin Murray, Jackie Dougherty

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Marie Nicole’s STEAK

•

CHOPS

•

SEAFOOD

•

MARTINIS

3 Course Menu $30 Anytime

Open Daily 5pm-midnight • Dinner • Late Night • Cocktails 9510 Pacific Avenue • Wildwood Crest, NJ 609.522.5425 • marienicoles.com

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 51

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park

Brett Barnes, Quinn Bithell

Linda Moore, Marilu Bicknell

Leesa Durling, Sami Johnson

Martin Rummelein, Emma Jane Maurer

Jane and Oak Candy

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Lunch and Dinner Daily Dinners start at 4pm - Serving Fresh Seafood, Cut to Order Prime Rib, NY Strips & Flat Iron Steaks, Veal, Chicken and Pasta Early Birds 4-5:30pm Breakfast Served Weekends Only 8-11:30 Sat. and 8-12:30 Sun. Catering on site or off site

Reservations Recommended 1891 BAYSHORE ROAD, VILLAS 609-889-8500

A Local Café with ... a Wholesome Aroma OPEN DAILY YEAR ROUND Breakfast 7-2:30 (Early Birds $6.99 6-10am Thurs-Sun) Lunch 11:30-2:30 (3 on Sat. & Sun) Dinner from 5 Vegetarian & Gluten Free Friendly Fair Trade Organic Costa Rican Coffee Fresh Fruit Smoothies Fresh Pressed Carrot Juice Breakfast Burritos Hottest Hotcakes Sweet Potato Pancakes Multigrain Waffles

Homemade Soups Sensational Salads Bella ½-pound Burgers Signature Sandwiches Veggie Delights Dynamic Dinners Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos

4 0 6 N . B r o a d w a y, We s t C a p e M a y 6 0 9 . 8 8 4. 6 3 3 2 • w w w. b e l l a v i d a c a f e . c o m

Page 52

Thursday, September 6, 2012

A classic bar... a reputation for fine dining... this is the place.

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Serving Dinner from 5pm Early Dinner Specials 5-6pm Affordable Pub Menu 1/2 Price Raw Bar Items 5-6pm Nightly in The Pub only

Rebecca, David Jr, and David Lugara, Sr

And Clipper Ship Pub 609-884-5878 • 991 Ocean D rive, Cape May

AVA L O N VOTED BEST

COFFEE IN CAPE MAY C O F F E E

CAPEMAY.COM

#7GURNEY

&

THE BEACH

OPEN EVERY DAY

8088

MICRO

ROASTED COFFEES

&

SPECIALTY

FROZEN COFFEE

DRINKS

BAKERY

HAND

GOODS

ROLLED BAGELS

CATERING

BREAKFAST

TRAYS

Makenna Austin, Susan Austin

SPECIALTY

&

SANDWICHES

TRY OUR OTHER LOCATION

3704 BAYSHORE ROAD, NORTH CAPE MAY Cecelia and Alf Berg

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 53

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park

Janiene, RJ, Johnna, Brittani PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Dinner from 5pm

(closed Tuesday)

Reservations Accepted • Cash Only • Free Parking

For Private Parties & Catering... Call Carol at 609-408-0612

715 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1233 www.zoescapemay.com

HOMEMADE IS OUR MIDDLE NAME

PRIX FIXE MENU 5:00 to 5:30 3 Courses for $35 Includes Our Famous Lobster Mac & Cheese & Our Filet Mignon Grilled with Bearnaise

BEACHFRONT EATERY

Get Hooked on Zoe’s Seafood

Check Out Our Prix Fixe Menu On Facebook!

New Seafood Selections! * Full Breakfast Menu Homemade Muffins, Pancakes & Omelettes * Lunch - Our Own Roasted Turkey & Roast Beef Cape May’s Largest Cheese Steaks & Hoagies Vegetarians... Enjoy Our Homemade Veggie Burgers

A Quaint Eatery

Like Us on Facebook

311 Mansion Street • (609) 884-0200

* Entire Menu Available for Take-Out * Patio Dining/Pet Friendly... BYOD

Page 54

Thursday, September 6, 2012

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Charlie Burton, Pat and Bob Reid, Marcy Burton

Green Street Market Natural Health & Gourmet Local & Organic Produce & Cheeses Local Organic Grass Fed Meats Free Range Organic Poultry Gluten Free, Vegan, Raw Vitamins and Supplements OPEN 7 DAYS 3167 RT. 9 SOUTH RIO GRANDE NJ 08242 (NEXT TO AVALON COFFEE) 609-463-0606 www.greenstreetmarket.com email: info@greenstreetmarket.com

Mark, Kathy, Kevin, Janet

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 55

9/1: West Cape May Tomato Festival In Wilbraham Park

Tim and Mary Ellen Donnelly

Michael and Susan Austin

Michael J. Mattera

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Page 56

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/17: Center For Community Arts Summer Camp At CM Elementary « This summer, the Center for Community Arts (CCA) held three eight-week Summer Art Camps at the Cape May City Elementary school: the Mini Camp for children four and five, the Kids’ Camp for kids six to nine and the YAP Camp for Tweens 10 to 14. In the fourth week, the YAP Camp kids enjoyed Kite Week. Following specific diagrams in order to construct the moster kite successfully, the kids built their own traditional diamond-shaped Kites, box kites, and the Asian “Dragon Kite” pictured here. “It was with anxious attention we waited for heavy winds to arrive so we could fly it,” said head teacher John Safrit. “We didn’t have enough wind until the very last day of camp and to our delight it took to air with the greatest of ease. The joy in the kids’ faces was award enough for all the fun we had assembling our amazing Dragon Kite.”

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN SAFRIT... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

FREE DELIVERY SERVICE To the Beach and ALL Boats & Marinas

Open Everyday!

10:30am - 8pm

Japanese • Sushi • Chinese • Thai Cuisine

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ROUND Lunch • Dinner • Take-Out • Catering 315 Ocean Street, Washington Commons Mall (609) 898-0088 • www.capeorient.com

PARTY TRAYS • VEGGIE GOODIES LOW-CARB EATS • THE SIDES • WE SHIP TOO!

605 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1177 www.primohoagies.com

$1.00 Off Any Milkshake

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 57

8/17: Center For Community Arts Summer Camp At CM Elementary PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN SAFRIT

Homemade Vegan, Vegetarian & Fresh Fish Fare.

All Organic.

Open for Dinner 5 - 9pm

A special thanks to John Safrit and his “top-notch assistants,” Chris Ferrante and Jackie Carter, as well as CCA Executive Director Bernadette Givens Matthews for making summer camp possible. Camp will continue through the fall and winter months every Saturday from 5 to 8pm. Call 609-884-7525.

SEPTEMBER SONG

Sandwiches, Salads, Fresh Squeezed Juices from Noon - 4 pm

And these few precious days..........

Sunday and Monday Dinner Special: Homemade Gnocchi in a Seafood or Vegan Sauce

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:57 until 5:01

NEW SCHEDULE

Closed Tuesday (Find Us at WCM Farmer’s Market!)

Gluten-free options

609-898-6161 600 Park Blvd.

West Cape May

On Jackson Street at Beach (609) 884-8388 hotdogtommys.com

Open Daily

Registered Dietician availalble

for new products, specials and helpful info.

Piper Menz loves her coconut water, stop in and try it for yourself!

Full Line of Natural, Organic and Local Groceries Local Grass Fed Meats & Produce Supplements & Much More 120 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (across from CVS) (609) 884-3200 capemayorganicmarket@gmail.com

Page 58

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/25: Friends of Anguilla Reunion At The Harbor View PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

“The Pat”, Peg, Kevin

Please tell our advertisers that you saw their ad in EXIT ZERO...

Cathy, Bob, Cheryl

Without them we wouldn’t exist.

Thank you!

Your Friends at Exit Zero Diana Mackin, Diana Lorine, Gina Gucciardi

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 59

The Movie Column

W

By Tom Sims, Executive Director of the Cape May Film Festival

E HAVE arrived. Post Labor Day in Cape May. But the upcoming season change is nothing compared to other changes that happen around town.

The beaches might be less crowded, but the shoulder season presents a busy time of planning and buzz — especially when it comes to the weekends. Well this being a movie column, there is no more anticipated a weekend for film lovers than that of the Cape May Film Festival, so we wanted to provide you a glimpse of what is ahead for October 19-21 at the Chalfonte Hotel.

The Festival will celebrate its 12th year, and in the relative life of film festivals, 12 years is a reason to celebrate. The national film festivals will always be in style, but the little local ones — well, let’s just say a lot of them fall by the wayside. But this community has always loved its films, and not just the celebrities but the independent spirit of filmmaking as well. And that indie spirit is alive and well in New Jersey! We received a lot of submissions this year — plenty of

Will Harry Stay with Sally? Find out at this year’s Cape May Film Festival! films to review.

The big news is that we have a local who has gone on to produce one of this season’s most celebrated indie films. Chris Carroll, from Middle Township, is a producer on the film Beasts of the Southern Wild. This film is most assuredly Oscar worthy, but it hasn’t played very much locally, and we are working to bring it to the Festival so stay tuned.

And watch for a review of the film in an

upcoming edition of this column.

This year, the Festival is planning one of the best weekends it has ever offered. One program is called Romance: Impossible, hosted by the creators of the website reel-couples. com. On that website, creators Karyn Witzel and Caroline Corman rate couples who appear in our favorite movies to guess whether they’ll make it after the end credits.

Harry and Sally? They make it. Melvin and Carol from As Good as It Gets? They don’t look so good together.

We’ll also take a look at the work of Marilyn Monroe on the 50th anniversary of her death. It’s amazing how 50 years have gone by and Monroe’s influence can still be felt. Exhibit A: last year’s My Week with Marilyn, a film starring Michelle Williams, who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.

So there is a sneak peek of what we’re brewing up this fall! You’ll want to mark your calendars and plan to join us!

Find out more about the Cape May Film Society at www.capemayfilm.org or by calling/texting 609-326-FEST (3378).

OPEN DAILY FOR VINEYAR D TOURS!

Now Hiring Local Part Time year round Staff

OPENING SOON

Enjoy a guided tour of our vineyard on one of our brand new winery tour carts.

Learn about the activities of our vines and learn how to identify your favorite varieties.

Take in the scenery of our 170 year old farmland as a knowledgeable staff member discusses our unique micro-climate (terroir), the history of some of our noblest grape variety’s and some fascinating facts of how amazing the “vine to wine” process truly is.

At the end of our 50 acre farm tour we will sneak a peak into our new 12,000 square foot post-beam winery that will be offering wine tastings early this fall.

The tour is $10 per person. Tours are at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Tours last for about an hour depending on questions. Please call 609.770.8782 to reserve a seat on our ultra cool eco-friendly tour carts. Hope to see you here!

Open For Vineyard Tours Daily!

Sign up to receive an invite to our upcoming Grand Opening Wine Festival!

168 Stevens Street, West Cape May 609.770.8782 • 609.884.7171 www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com

Page 60

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/25: Friends of Anguilla Reunion At The Harbor View

«

Sue and Joe Polack travel frequently to the island of Anguilla in the British West Indies, where they have a villa (you may know it as the place where Jen and Brad finally called in quits!) When in their hometown of Swainton, the couple peruses online Anguilla travel forums, where they’ve connected with other people who’ve fallen in love with the beautiful vacation spot. “We all live vicarioulsy through each other’s vacations,” Sue told us. This year, she and Joe had the idea to plan a reunion for all of their Anguilla friends, and the Harbor View was the perfect spot because they were “so agreeable to offering an authentic Anguillan rum punch.” But for those of us who’ve never experienced this island oasis, take heart.

“There’s a common thread between Anguilla and Cape May,” Sue said.

“Both have an abundance of wonderful gourmet restaurants.”

Residents, property owners, tourists and friends of the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479 Magnetic & Regular Bumper Stickers at The Exit Zero Store!

Exit Zero Store 109 Sunset Blvd.

Cape May

Show Your Love for Exit Zero and Cape May!

Only $4.75 each

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 61

It’s A Time For War At Historic Cold Spring Village

A

The Revolutionary War Encampment is a memorable weekend for kids and adults

UTHENTICALLY clad and equipped Continental and Loyalist reenactors bring the American Revolution to life on the grounds of Historic Cold Spring Village this weekend, September 8-9. At the Village’s Revolutionary War Encampment, visitors can see demonstrations of drills, equipment, and artillery firing. Civilian reenactors will also demonstrate the role played by typical Americans in supporting the army.

“This is one of my favorite events,” said Jim Stephens, HCSV Deputy Director for Education and Interpretation. “New Jersey played a vital role in the Revolution and the re-enactors do a fantastic job of bringing that story to life for our visitors.” Stephens will also give a special presentation, The Story of Old Glory, a fascinating look at the origins and history of our nation’s flag on both Saturday and Sunday.

Local historian Tom Camp will open the event with a free lecture, “South Jersey Privateers of the Revolution,” Friday night at 7pm in the Welcome Center. The

The Revolutionary War Encampment is one of the most popular events at the Village Revolutionary War Encampment will run Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. The Country Store is open week-

ends throughout the fall for holiday shopping. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner’s Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern end of the Garden State Parkway. Call (609)8982300, ext. 10 or visit www.hcsv.org.

FISH & FANCY

SEAFOOD TAKE-OUT Fresh Weekly Specials • Fresh Homemade Salads Outdoor Patio Seating • Party Trays

Have It Your Way... Fried, Broiled, Grilled, Blackened Or Sautéed!

Seriously Fun Food & Swinging Times Come Hang with Us! Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner Free delivery to Cape May Beaches, Hotels and B & Bs.

Mention ad for Buy One, Get One Free...

Soft Pretzel, Churro or Funnel Fries!

Family owned and operated for families with monkeys of all ages.

On the Washington Street Mall, Cape May

609-884-5432

Enjoy the taste of summer all winter at Fish & Fancy... We’re open year round!

PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE! EXTRA PARKING IN THE BACK OF BUILDING AS WELL AS THE FRONT

(609) 886-8760 2406 Bayshore Road, Villas (next to Robinson & Son’s Produce) www.fishandfancy.com

Page 62

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Contemporary & Estate Jewelry

8/25: Friends of Anguilla Reunion At The Harbor View PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Stunning 14kt Gold & Diamond Cross with Black Finish.

Engagement Rings • Estate Jewelry • Fine Jewelry • Lladro Coins • Hummels • Antiques • Antique Dolls • Jewelry Repair

Dan and Barbara Preminger

We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver!

511 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (next to Fudge Kitchen) • (609) 898-8786 Other Location: 15 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede • (856) 939-0230

Looking for a Special Gift?

Shop in our farm store and check out our great selection of alpaca apparel and accessories: sweaters, capes, hats & scarves, socks, throws, & yarn from the farm.

Bay Springs Farm Alpacas Store Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10-4PM

Chris and Dave Peterson, Andrea, Jack Kelly

Bay Springs Farm 542 New England Rd. Cape May, NJ 08204 (near Higbee Beach) Ph. 609-884-0563

Life feels better when you wear alpaca, the touch of elegance for every day.

Now also at West End Garage!

www.BaySpringsAlpacas.com

Michael, Art, Norm

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 63

THE GENIUS OF VICTOR GRASSO His brilliant Exit Zero covers (2006-2012) are available as prints... in three sizes

THE EXIT ZERO STORE, 109 SUNSET BLVD, (609) 770-8479

Page 64

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/30: Airfest At Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Every Labor Day weekend, The Naval Air Station Wildwood Avaiation Museum at the Cape May Airport hosts a collection of 26 aircraft from those used early on in WWII, to the jet-powered F-14 Tomcat used in Iraq.

Rich, Liz, and Jane Andrews

Marie Haffner, Jim Morton

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 65

Two stories, and 2,500 square feet of the coolest Cape May merchandise

There’s a reason so many people say, “WOW!” when they walk in here.

Come and see what all the fuss is about.

We’re so much more than a T-shirt store (though our T-shirts ARE seriously good).

THE EXIT ZERO STORE, 109 SUNSET BLVD, (609) 770-8479

Page 66

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Treat Yourself!!

Just arrived‌ Fabulous Sea Glass and Vintage Pottery From Jessica Lee!!!

8/30: Airfest At Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Ryan Moore, Breanne Evanson, Josh Meyer

312 WASHINGTON STREET MALL CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 OPEN DAILY 10AM-9PM (609) 884-4808

Advertise Right HERE! Only $70 Contact Jason (609) 770-8479 jason@exitzero.us

Jim Versaggi, Rich Keller

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 67

The Old Fogey

B

Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur

ICYCLING is a strange affair, suited in the main to adolescents pedaling anxiously towards the forlorn hope of sexual congress. Not an evening passes here in Cape May that I do not witness a f lock of likely lads thundering past on their louche “beach cruisers” headed to this city’s watering holes with the aim of returning hours later with a drunken lady perched on the handlebars, bound for a clapboard boudoir and the false promise of fresh coffee.

In my day, of course, we ALL rode bicycles, cars being but a fever dream of that blowhard Henry Ford. More care was put into those two-wheeled gems in those days — not just a mold in a factory in China churning out identical aluminum clones. My steed was artisan-carved from a piece of teak, with hand-chromed handlebars with a 4-foot spread, tires of India Rubber and a saddle of finest cow leather sprung with a score of tiny silver springs.

There was a basket, too, large enough for the Young Albert of the day to perch,

along with whatever he had caught on the beach that morning (up to 100 pounds in weight: Albert was a voracious predator, though not a discerning one. I was as likely to be pedaling home with a brace of seagulls as a yellowfin tuna, or assorted parts of Shoebie). I needed a bell, too, there being some 35,000 other cyclists in this city, and clearly my need for priority was great. So I had Cape May Foundry (makers of cannon for the f ledgling US Navy) fashion a unique device: a brass

ANNA MARIE

100% Cotton Block Print. Oversized, Reversible Quilt Set, Includes Pillow Shams.

2 Piece Twin $69, 3 Piece Queen $99. 3 Piece King $119

Embroidered “Cape May” Batik Shell Pillowcase Available in 5 colors - $7.50 each!

CAPE MAY LINEN OUTLET O p e n Eve r y D ay 10 a m - 6 p m

110 Park Boulevard, West Cape May 609.884.3630 • www.capemaylinen.com

horn three feet in length, welded to the handlebars and powered by a canister of hydrogen. I remember the exact moment I activated the device; I was caught in a jam of inferior cyclists outside the Admiral Hotel, and even Albert’s barking and nipping at the elbows could not create space for us. So, with some pride, I leaned back on my saddle, f lipped the Bakelite cover on the red button and pushed.

Well, what can I say? No-one had advised me to keep away from the device whilst smoking my morning cigarillo. I remember a toot of such force and volume that my hat f lew off. Then, as far as can be ascertained, the rushing hydrogen took fire as it passed my lips, and the f lame jetted back into the canister. The subsequent blast was cone-shaped, and fired Albert and I some quarter mile into the ocean, while the wide end of the cone alighted on the Admiral. By the time we were rescued by the Coast Guard, the hotel was no more and some 3,000 cyclists were hospitalized with ruptured eardrums. On the plus side, the morning commute was a bit easier.

Page 68

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/30: Airfest At Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Frank Maquire, Ron Brostrom, Jack Atkinson

Gregory, Tim, Olivia

Alex, Rachael, and Veronica C.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

The Exit Zero Bouquet Ambush

Page 69

Perfect for Cape May Lovers!

CAPE MAY & EXIT 0 CHARMS in Sterling Silver & 14k Gold! Available Exclusively at...

PATRICIA JACKSON JEWELERS 414 Bank Street, Cape May • (609) 884-0323 www.patjacksonjewelers.com

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday 11-6; Sunday 12-5

Tea by the Sea NEW FALL FLAVORS! Pumpkin Spice • Cranberry Orange Grand Marnier • Lemon Ginger Indian Spice Chai • Rocky Horror Spice

(609) 898-4TEA • www.teaincapemay.com 405 W. Perry Street, Cape May

handcrafted necklace

by Ayala Bar

jewelry local art pottery books imports candles incense jazz & blues cds

«

EACH week, Exit Zero ambushes an unsuspecting citizen with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one of our fine local florists. This week’s recipient is Jack Jones, 67, from La Quinta, California.

What are you up to today? Right now, I’m waiting for my wife on this beautiful promenade. I’m here visiting a good friend, the General Manager of Congress Hall, John Daily.

Do you have any plans for later? A concert in Rehoboth Beach!

When is the last time you got some flowers? This is the first time in 67 years I’ve ever received flowers... better late than never!

PHOTO BY GABI URDA... FLOWERS BY CAPE WINDS

ÒBest of the ShoreÓ 2011 South Jersey Magazine

good scents

corner of carpenters & jackson, cape may since 1986 ¥ open all year ¥ 609-884-0014

Page 70

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Lessons

(now booking)

North Cape May 886-4646

Guitar Voice Piano Violin Theory

8/30: Airfest At Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

All styles Beginner or Advanced

Newly Authorized Dealers:

JUPITER BAND INSTRUMENTS 100’s

Quality, Handcrafted, U.S. Made Birdhouses, Feeders, Baths, Butterfly, Bat and Purple Martin Houses, Hummingbird Feeders, Yard Art & Decor, Iron Poles, Chimes, Natural Insect Repellents (No Deet), Soy Candles & More

“

Carole and Earl Conklin

We saw a B24, which my husband’s uncle flew in as a gunner during World War II, and we heard so many stories at Airfest... things not in history books.

We talked to the relatives of men who’d flown in B17s, got shot down, and were taken prisoner. I wish we’d had a tape recorder. This really was the greatest generation. — CAROLE CONKLIN , TUCKERTON, NEW JERSEY

”

Chattel House Village • 109 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 898-8871 • www.birdhouseofcapemay.com

Hours: Open 10am-5pm • Open Year Round

We Ship Anywhere • Bringing Nature Closer to Your Home Since 1995

Eric Wearne, Devon Hull, Tyker Wearne, Alejandro Guerrero

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 71

Page 72

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Fine and Decorative ARTS AUCTION

TO BENEFIT THE CAPE MAY COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Art, Pottery, Carvings, Glass, Jewelry & Antiques

All Local Artists SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Preview from 6pm WINE • BEER • HORS D’OEUVRES

504 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House

ADMISSION $20 Limited Seating - Advance Ticket Sales Visit www.cmcmuseum.org or call 609-465-3535 for tickets and information.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 73

8/30: Airfest At Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Fragrance takes us on a journey like nothing else.

Our handmade Shea Body But ters are like lit tle journeys, stowed away in a flip-top jar.

I am inspired by my own experiences, my memories and my wanderlust, by places that I have visited and ingredients I have found along my way.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Smiles, Canyon

A Place on Earth 526 Washington Street Mall 609-898-0039 aplaceonearth.com

The Jefferson family

Michael Stars • James Perse • Ella Moss • Eileen Fisher • Sanctuary • Johnny Was •

Susan Johnson, Christine and Joey Furando, John Johnson

• Chan Luu • Susana Monaco • Rachel Pally • Splendid • Michael Stars • Johnny Was

Michael Stars • James Perse • Ella Moss • Eileen Fisher • Sanctuary

Page 74

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/30: Airfest At Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Eric Thies, Alec and Ryan Bergh-Thies

Jack Langston, Bob, Anglesea crew

Marty and Kevin Wolf

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 75

8/30: Airfest At Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Liz Hodge, Ivaylo Nikolov

Gus Figenshu, Hank Figenshu

Barb, Nancy

Svetlana Kogan

Revella Bosturd, Myra Johnson

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Pandora’s Most Generous Offer Ever!

September 12-15 th, Pandora has scheduled a special sale, Spend $100 and receive a free Pandora clasp bracelet — a $65 value! ll New Fa releases now in!

407 Washington Street Mall Cape May, New Jersey 609-884-0334

Thursday, September 6, 2012

us Shoppi o m ng a F E s ’ y

e xp

rie

n ce

Cap eM a

Page 76

Your store for great Fall and harvest decorations!

SCARECROW AND FALL DECORATIONS

CAPE MAY WICKER

203 Sunset, West Cape May • 884-1849 1930 Route 9, Clermont • 624-3031

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 77

8/15: Staff Party For Flying Fish Studio On Stimpson Lane

Jamie, Brett, Brian, Pete PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

An irresistible new collection

By MIKE DEMUSZ

A series of 6” x 6” original oils of Cape May beach $45 EACH THE EXIT ZERO STORE, 109 SUNSET BLVD, (609) 770-8479

Page 78

Thursday, September 6, 2012

The Cape May Crossword

None of the generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for Exit Zero! By Diane Stopyra SO YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to our themed issue, which is the biking.

ACROSS 6 . He developed the theory of relativity. In his off-time, he enjoyed riding his bicycle, which he said is a lot like life — to keep your balance, you must keep moving.

8. Delaware day-trippers will know the name of the bike shop located just over the bay, in the Lewes terminal of the Cape May Lewes Ferry.

10. The six-seater bike popular in Cape May in the summer and available from local bike rentals is called this.

11. C yclists were the highest-paid athletes in the US until this man joined the Yankees.

Perhaps that’s why he has a candy bar named after him.

15. ___ bikes were invented in the mid 1970s. They can have up to 21 gears.

16. The fastest speed ever recorded on a bike, 152.2 miles per hour, was achieved by this American Olympic cyclist.

18. This 46-mile bike route, which picks up near the ferry entrance, takes you past lighouses, Victorian architecture, bays, beaches, and barrier island communities.

20. This women’s rights activist once said that “biking has done more to empancipate women than any other thing in the world.”

21. The first bicycle-type vehicle was built the Frenchmean De Sivrac in 1690. It did

not have any pedals, and was called a ___.

22. W hen this Beetle got his bicycle as a little boy, he insisted on taking it indoors with him at night because he was the “happiest boy in Liverpool.” The first night, he insisted on sleeping with it.

Imagine you know the answer — 22 Across

DOWN 1. There are almost a billion bicycles in the world. Four hundred million of them can be found in this country.

2. On a typical bicycle, half of all the parts are included in the ____.

3. This science aficionado hosted an educational television program on PBS Kids from 1993 to 1998. He was also an advocate of green energy. “There’s something wrong with a society that drives a car to a gym to work out,” he says.

4. This English science fiction author famously said, “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the human race.”

5. Ten percent of this city’s workforce — approximately 65,000 people — commute by bicycle.

7. Before 1869, bicycle tires were made mostly of this substance, the most common element in the earth’s crust.

9. In 1935, Fred A. Birchmore wore out this many sets of tires circling the globe on his bicycle.

12. He’s responsible for the creation of Charlie Brown and that lovable dog Snoopy. He also believed life to be like a 10-speed bicycle because “most of us have gears we never use.”

13. T his man retired from professional cycling in 2005. He ended his career by winning his seventh Tour De France, which had never been done.

14. The smallest ridable adult bicycle ever built had wheels made of these coins.

17. In this state, there is a school, Saint Helen’s Nursery, where cycling is a mandatory subject.

19. A human on a bicycle is more energy efficient than a train, truck, airplane, boat, car, motorcycle or jet pack. But when this animal starts pedaling his feet underwater, he has the cyclist beat.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 79

8/15: Staff Party For Flying Fish Studio On Stimpson Lane PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Plus a Wide Variety Of Fabulous Designer Jewelry Handbags and Other Accessories!

“

Eliza Lotozo

Flying Fish has an end-of-the-year party every year. Sometimes, it’s a kayak trip. Sometimes, we go to a local restaurant. This year, it was at my house. We had a tarot card reader — Kay from West End Garage — come, and Empanada Mama’s did the catering.

It’s a tight-knit staff, and it was relaxing to get together outside of work.— ELIZA LOTOZO, CAPE MAY

”

Open Daily 10am-10pm

GIA gemologist on staff.

Visit the Pink House Cottage next door for Fine Vintage Sterling, Estate Jewelry and Native American Pieces!

Open Daily 10am-10pm!

Brent

Page 80

Thursday, September 6, 2012

What’s Your Story?

Every week, we ask: Who the heck are you and what are you doing here?

What’s your name and where are you from? I’m Shane Poehler, I’m 13 years old, and I’m from North Cape May. What are you doing here?

Right now, I’m just skating on the promenade. But I’m in a rush to meet a friend at the arcade, where we’ll proably hang out all day.

Are you looking forward to school? Well, I start on September 5, so I’m trying to make the most of summer while I still can!

The theme for this week’s issue of Exit Zero is “biking” Are you a cyclist? I am; I actually have three bikes.

Know any good tricks? I can do a 180-degree turn, but I prefer skating, as you can see!

Interview by Gabi Urda PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 81

8/15: Staff Party For Flying Fish Studio On Stimpson Lane

Is Your Co-Worker CRANKY? Maybe she’s wearing the Wrong Bra!

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Let us help you find the Perfect Fit. BRA specialist available daily!

Walk right in or make an appointment.

Brent Adkins, Don Quixote, Ray Myers

Brian Lee

Est. 1988

429 Washington St. Mall, Cape May NJ Across from the Ugly Mug 609.898.7448 Also at: Peddlers’ Village, Shop #30, Lahaska, PA 33 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ

Jamie, Annie, Brett

www.lacesilhouetteslingerie.com

Page 82

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Cape May Sports Memorabilia

Debbie & Mike Downes

Cape Winds

LOCATED IN CAPE MAY AT ANTIQUES EMPORIA 405 W. PERRY STREET

Florist & Gift Shop

8/18: Wetting-Down Party For Brian Ackerman At Corinthian Yacht Club PHOTOGRAPHS BY GARY PADUSSIS

Large selection of high quality vintage sports cards & memorabilia at reasonable prices.

• Current Stars, Hall of Famers and Rookies • • Certified Autographed Items • • Vintage Yearbooks, Programs and Publications •

Phone: 609-898-3332 email: SprtsCardsRus@aol.com www.capemaysportsmemorabilia.com

860 Broadway (Broadway & Stimpson Lane) West Cape May NJ 08204 609-884-1865 • 609-884-2602 Fax email: capewindsflorist@verizon.net www.capemayflowers.com

Gene, Lou

Travel Blurt!

The Hilarious On-The-Go Game of Rapid Word Recall

Judy Lord, Nancy Barrie, Penny Hardin

Fun for the Kids... and grownups too!

The

Toy Shop of Cape May

OPEN EVERY DAY!

Wildly Imaginative Toys

510 Washington St. Mall, Cape May • (609) 884-0442

Nicole, Captain Brian, Shannon

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 83

The Answer Lady

T

Wise answers to perplexing questions

HE 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.

Dear Answer Lady I go out once a month with a group of girlfriends. Sometimes we go to a movie, sometimes a play, or an event at Convention Hall, then lunch or dinner at one of Cape May’s wonderful restaurants. We always have fun, but…this is going to sound strange, but here goes: one of my friends always eats off of our plates. At first it was cute, now it’s just annoying. She just reaches over with her fork, says “Ooh, that looks good!” and helps herself.

She does it to all of us, and it drives us crazy!

What do we do about this? — Keep Your Fork To Yourself Dear Forked This is indeed a bit bizarre, not to mention utterly uncivilized. It reminds the Answer Lady of when she was just an Answer Teenager, and invited her first boyfriend over for dinner, where the poor hapless fellow was

subjected to the loud, obnoxious table manners of the Answer Lady’s large, loud, obnoxious family – he was like a deer in headlights.

But the Answer Lady digresses. If there are no consequences to one’s actions, one has no reason to stop. If you all sit there, gaping and silently fuming (and then sniping about her when she’s in the restroom) while she grazes from your plates, she will continue doing so.

Certainly, friends should share, and if one friend offers another a bite from her plate, it should be gratefully accepted. For instance,

Cycle on over for some Great Deals!

the Answer Lady always offers a bite of her pulled-pork nachos to her dining companion whenever she is at Lucky Bones - but just one bite. Reaching over and grabbing it is another story. (Presumably, excluding her from your outings is not an option, as that would be the night you all get your picture taken for Exit Zero.) Has anyone just said “Hey, Marcia – quit it!”? It’s succinct, direct, and can be lighthearted if said the right way. And it’s better than being jabbed in the back of the hand with a fork.

Dear Answer Lady I work in a large office. I like to bake, and usually bring something in each Monday.

But if I make brownies, someone will inevitably say “Oh, what about that great banana bread?” If I bring blueberry muffins, someone else will say “What, no chocolate chip cookies?” How to please everyone? — Betty Crocker Dear Betty, You can’t please all of the people, all of the time, particularly this bunch of ingrates, sounds like. Place your offering on the break room table with this note: “Take it or leave it.”

Page 84

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Rub-A-Dub-Dub... At The Chalfonte!

Cindy Caffrey and Kathy Alcorn enjoy our Mystery Photo contest so much, they decided to test the detective skills of our Advertising Director, Jason Black.

They sent us this photo of themselves in the Chalfonte’s new garden when they stopped by for happy hour. (That’s right... they couldn’t stump Jason!)

Thanks, ladies.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CLAY SIMMONS... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Get the Latest Cape May Souvenir...

Trip Chip

TM

Souvenir Casino Chip of Cape May Side 1

$4 each Side 2

Available at the Exit Zero Store, 109 Sunset Blvd, Cape May Also Available at Flying Fish Studio and Dellas 5 & 10!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 85

The Ultimate Cape May Activity Guide

Whether you want family fun, or a romantic night out, you will find the answer in here... get reading!

Our advertising manager, Jason Black, took a trip to Delaware this past week, and one of his favorite parts was the ferry ride... and he didn’t even take advantage of the on-board bar! Check out our comprehensive Cape May to-do guide below, for more thrilling ­— or relaxing — activities.

C

APE May isn’t just a beach; it’s so much more than surf and sand. Not sure where to start?

You’re in luck: we have assembled a complete guide to Cape May activities. Even locals might find something new. Plus, there are rainy day ideas, marked with a . Enjoy!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY Cape May has a great variety of activities that you can enjoy with the entire family.

Here is a handy and comprehensive list of ideas to get you started.

1. Historic Cold Spring Village Ever wonder what it was like to live in Cape May 200 years ago? The answer can be found at this open-air living history museum, a seven-minute drive from town.

Through interactive, educational and handson activities, visitors can make a connection with the past by experiencing it. The many authentically restored homes, amid idyllic shaded areas, make it hard to not feel like Abe Lincoln’s in office… and it’s even easier

when the Civil War re-enactment rolls into town. There is a themed event every weekend — Cold Spring is a can’t-miss for history buffs. Give them a call at (609) 898-2300 or visit their website at www.hcsv.org.

2. Tidelands Eco-Tour Board the Osprey to learn about the rich history of Cape May’s waterways, like the creation of Cape Island, the dredging of the harbor, South Cape May, fishing fleets, the various features along the harbor, the Nature Center of Cape May, the Corinthian Yacht Club and more. The Osprey is conveniently located at the Miss Chris Marina. Offered at 10am, 1:30 and 6pm daily, with a 1-hour 4pm harbor cruise every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Adults $23, kids $15, children six and under free. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

3. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town (kind of like this one!), then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park. You can also take advantage of the tax-free shopping

at the outlets. No matter what you choose once you’re there, you’ll enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales on your way. They even have a bar onboard! For more information or to book a reservation, call 800-64FERRY or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com.

4. The First Resort Exhibit  The First Resort by author Ben Miller is the basis for this exhibit sponsored by the MidAtlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. “Cape May’s 20th Century Renaissance: From the Pages of The First Resort” brings to life the key turning point in Cape May’s 20th century history. Visitors to the exhibit will be treated to rare photographs, video and a multitude of artifacts showcasing the years immediately before and after the city’s Urban Renewal movement. The exhibit will be open daily through November 4 and admission is free. Gallery hours vary.

Call (609) 884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org.

5. Whale and Dolphin Watching Dolphins are fairly common in the waters off

Page 86 Cape May, but it’s still a big thrill to see these beautiful creatures. Cape May Whale & Dolphin Watch and Research Center offers you the best chance to see them up close. And, as the name implies, you might even see a whale. Tours take off from Wilson Avenue.

If the ship is docked you can see it on your left as you cross the small bridge before the Lobster House on your way out of town. For directions or more information, call (609) 8980055 or visit them on the web at www.capemaywhalewatch.com.

6. Historic Haunts House Tour  Get into the Victorian spirit on a guided tour of the historic (and some say haunted) Physick Estate, and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism, as well as today’s modern ‘“ghost-hunting” methods.

Tours at 7:45pm on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of August. Limited tour. $10 for adults, $7 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

7. Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Discover the fun of exploring Cool Cape May and uncovering its irresistible architectural elements from a kid’s perspective. Packet includes a clue sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour. Packets for the entire family are available for $5. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit

Thursday, September 6, 2012 www.capemaymac.org.

8. Lunch with the Pirates Lads, lasses, buccaneers and landlubbers are invited to the Carriage House Tearoom & Café located at the Physick Estate for a pirate-themed lunch experience as pirates invade the tearoom and commandeer the show. $18 for adults, $10 for children and includes lunch. Offered Fridays at 11:30am through August 31. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

9. Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House and Museum Shop The lighthouse, built in 1859, has 199 steps leading to the watch gallery for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean.

The Museum Shop carries souvenirs, books, videos and other maritime items. Admission to the Visitors Orientation Center and the ground floor of the lighthouse is free.

Tower admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

10. Queen Victoria Gardens Tour Stroll through the wonderfully preserved, beautiful gardens around the four buildings of the Queen Victoria, a renowned bed-andbreakfast in the heart of the Historic District on a self-guided tour. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Admission is $7 and includes a booklet that describes the plants found in numbered areas throughout the property. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

11. Bay Springs Alpaca Farm This one’s hard to believe, but Cape May has an alpaca farm. Near the end of beautiful New England Road, Warren and Barbara Nuessle live what they call the “alpaca lifestyle” — quiet and simple. Visit them between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, or shop at their store which carries many alpaca-related items (forget wool: go with an alpaca sweater this winter!) And don’t forget to greet the grazing alpacas – they make it all possible. Call (609) 884-0563 or visit www.bayspringsalpacas.comfor more information.

12. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour  First of all, hop on this guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, then enjoy a tour of its only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate, located at 1048 Washington Street. Admission also includes the Carriage House Gallery, and the tour lasts about two hours. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Call (609)

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 87

8/18: Wetting-Down Party For Brian Ackerman At Corinthian Yacht Club PHOTOGRAPHS BY GARY PADUSSIS

Cape Atlantic Book Company OPEN DAILY 10am - 10pm 2nd Floor of the City Centre Mall.

Top of the escalator or just off the elevator.

“

421 Washington Street Mall Cape May, NJ 08204

(609) 846-7688

Gene Cathrall, Gary Padussis

Brian has done so much for Cape May, including the development of a sailing program for young adults. In the Navy tradition, after his promotion to captain, he was doused with water. We used waterguns instead of throwing him in the harbor... his wife says those epaulettes on his uniform cost $50.” — GARY PADUSSIS, GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER

”

CapeAtlanticBookCompany.com

REAL BOOKS FOR REAL PEOPLE!

Advertise Right HERE! Only $45

ALL ITALIA, ALL IMPORTS

Contact Jason (609) 770-8479 jason@exitzero.us

Arriving Very Soon...

The New Fantastic Fall Fragrance!

Dark Tease Rock-n-Roll T-Shirts SteamPunk & Gothic Jewelry

Captain Brian Ackerman

The Italian Garden

Antiques Emporia 405 W. Perry St • (609) 898-3332

(609) 884-2300 • 510 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May

Page 88

Thursday, September 6, 2012 with antiques. Each room is a treasure chest of cherished family mementos and the hand-painted murals throughout are a reflection of the owners’ lives as well as the home’s seashore heritage. Tours are offered on Thursdays at 11am, a tour with tea at 2pm through September 20. Tickets cost $10, $18 if you’re doing the tea tour, and are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

16. Private Wildlife Garden Tour More butterfly and hummingbird gardens are tucked into Cape May County than just about anywhere else in the country. Gardening naturalist and author Pat Sutton leads tours through a variety of gardens to showcase young and old, sun and shade, large and small, containers, water features, dragonfly ponds and more. Bring lunch to picnic in one of the gardens. Select dates through July and August. Tours are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information, call (609) 898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/ centers/NCCM. 17. Aviation Museum  The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, a few minutes north of town, has a wonderful collection of planes and helicopters all set in a building which, at its peak

FLOWER 'S

Not your average summer vacation.

THE WEDDING SHOPPE

(609) 884-6181 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May www.katesflowershop.com

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FLORIST FOR 28 YEARS!

during WWII, accommodated 222 planes and 17,000 takeoffs and landings per month.

Young or old, the awe of flight will catch you like a net. The museum is open daily from 9am-5pm. Across the road is another mustsee, the Vietnam Memorial Museum, which features a special garden commemorating the 21 fallen soldiers from Cape May County.

Call (609) 886-8787 or visit www.usnasw.org.

18. Emlen Physick Estate Tour  With its new theme for 2012, “What Those Victorians Wore,” a tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, is sure to be an entertaining and educational experience. Tours cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

19. Road Trip It might seema little silly to suggest leaving Cape May, but when the road calls, it’s hard not to answer. Grab some gas and try out Route 147 (Ocean Drive). It runs through Wildwood Crest, where the Doo Wop-style hotels of Wildwood are a block away, and Stone Harbor. Or why not explore Cumberland County, home to bald eagles and to Port Norris, the one-time oyster capital of the world? Make sure you don’t miss the A.J. Meerwald, the lovely and historic Delaware

Kidnapping, murder, seduction.

OP SH

KAT E

884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

13. Beachcombing at the Cove A naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape May helps you explore the ocean, beach and dunes of the Cove on Fridays at 8:30am.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and can be purchased in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, or on the day of the tour at the Second Street Pavilion on the promenade in Cape May. For details call (609) 898-8848.

14. World War II Lookout Tower Museum and Memorial Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey’s last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense system of the Delaware known as Fort Miles. Visitors can climb to the sixth floor spotting gallery while reliving the homeland defense efforts made by soldiers during World War II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible. $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

15. Cherry House Tour  This beautiful Federal-style house was built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming and named for the Cherry family of Philadelphia. Now owned by Beth and Frank Acker, the home has been lovingly restored and furnished

BEACH CEREMONY RENTALS Marry Him... Flirt With Us!

COUNTERPLAY Deceit and obsession have met their match.

S.A.Van will sign copies of her novel at Dellas 12-2pm and Cape Atlantic Book Company from 6-8pm

capemayweddingsbythesea.com 884-7900 ~ 139 Broadway, WCM

S.A. VAN WINDOW FASHIONS

DESATNICK’S WINDOW FASHIONS 609-884-2545 • www.desatnicks.com

Meet the Author on Saturday, September 8th!

FEATURING WELL-KNOWN SHOPS & RESTAURANTS IN CAPE MAY!

Both located on the Washington Street Mall.

Paperback now available at the following locations: Cape Atlantic Book Company Dellas 5 & 10 The Exit Zero Store The Inn of Cape May

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/18: Wetting-Down Party For Brian Ackerman At Corinthian Yacht Club PHOTOGRAPHS BY GARY PADUSSIS

Page 89

CAPE MAY

MODEL TRAINS

Jack, Cory, Donna

CMMT.ORG 609-432-1690 CALL FOR HOURS

“The hooligans”

525 Elmira, Cape May from washington street mall, go left on ocean, cross broad; we are 100 yards on the right.

fun for children of all ages! over

25 tracks on 5 layouts.

Featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, Polar Express, Spongebob, Christmas village and many others.

Page 90

Thursday, September 6, 2012

It doesn’t have to look like a souvenir You’ll still have fond memories and you won’t feel silly drinking out of a mug that says “Souvenir of Cape May”

How handsome! Rocky resides at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. Take exit 11 on the Garden State Parkway, and you can say hello.

JUST IN....at the Carriage House Gallery Shop

HEALING TOUCH POTTERY: Beautifully handcrafted mugs set with birthstones reflecting their legendary powers to relax and rejuvenate, especially when filled with a special blend of Harney’s Tea.

Special gifts for special people....

Waiting for you at MAC’s Museum Shops

The Carriage House Gallery Shop

b

at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. POLISH POTTERY • Made in America DEVI JEWELRY Fountains • Nightlights • Books • Toys & Games Tea Sets for the Young & Young-at-Heart Teas & Scone Mixes • Gifts for Men & Women

The Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop

b

in the Lighthouse Oil House at Cape May Point State Park

CAPE MAY DIAMOND JEWELRY

Rugged All-Weather Jackets • Toys & Games Plus nautical, lighthouse, pirate, and nature-inspired gifts, art, apparel, books and toys.

MAC MEMBERS GET 10% OFF!

Your purchases benefit on-going restoration and preservation efforts of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

Bay oyster schooner.

20. Cape May County Zoo How much would you expect to pay to see 200 species and a total of 550 animals from around the world? Unless you guessed $0, you’re way off, because the Cape May County Zoo offers free admission. The zoo features a reptile room, aviary and an African Savanna on its 80 acres.

Surrounding the zoo is a park that’s perfect for picnics, as well as picnic areas, walk/bike paths, fishing ponds, picnic shelters, a disc golf course, playgrounds and more. Open daily from 10am-4:45pm, the zoo is just off Exit 11 on the parkway. And, while the zoo is free, your donations at the entrance are appreciated and keep this world-class zoo up and running. You can visit the county website at www.capemaycountygov.net or call (609) 465-5271 for more information.

21. Harbor Safari A marine biologist leads tourgoers through Cape May’s beach and marsh habitats. Tours are

offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-12:30 through August 30. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

22. Miniature Golf Even the worst golfer can manage a par at some of Cape May’s fabulous mini courses. Cape May Miniature Golf on Jackson Street features sculpted greens, lush landscape, real sand traps, and a tropically themed ice cream oasis named Cocomoe’s is connected to the course.

There’s mini-golf available by the ocean at Ocean Putt, on the corner of Beach and Jackson, and at Stockton Inn a little more towards the east end of town.

There is also a mini golf course at the shops at Sunset Beach, each hole with an ocean view!

So grab some friends, arrange a tournament and go golfing.

23. Buy Fresh Produce New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason. There’s some great farmland in the area, and mar-

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 91

Page 92

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Come and Get it!

COOL CAPE MAY 2012 The Complete Guide to America’s Original Seaside Resort

WHERE TO EAT!

WHERE TO SHOP!

WHERE TO STAY!

AND WHERE TO PLAY!

Only $15!

Available at the Exit Zero Store • 109 Sunset Boulevard

kets like Duckie’s and No Frills on Broadway, along with Beach Plum Farm and Rea’s Farm on Stevens Street carry some of the freshest produce around. Which brings us to....

24. Visit A Farmers Market Better yet, visit two farmers markets! On Tuesdays through August 28, the West Cape May Farmers Market is the place to be from 3-7:30pm for vendors, activities, great food and live entertainment. The market is located behind the West Cape May Firehall. Head over West Cape May bridge to the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal in North Cape May on Saturdays through August 25 from 9am1pm for local produce, baked goods, artisan crafts and more.

25. Parasail You don’t need to be a daredevil to rise 500 feet above the ocean, nor do you need a pair of wings. Parasailing has become a popular pastime that lets you soar above the coast and see Cape May from a perspective most people will never enjoy. It may be a view to die for, but we can assure you that you won’t be risking anything – the boat captains are coast guard certified and extremely safe. There are two great options to choose from. East Coast Parasail in Cape May at Utsch’s Marina, (609) 8988359; Atlantic Parasail at the Two Mile Landing restaurant and marina on Ocean Drive highway, (609) 5221869.

26. Lighthouse Storytime  Bring your children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories. Storytime is at 12pm every Sunday through September 2. Better yet, admission is free. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

27. Sunset Beach The name says it all — follow Sunset Boulevard until it ends, then watch the sun sink beyond the jutting concrete ship. “God Bless America” is played as a veteran’s casket flag is lowered

each day from May until September. After the ceremony, grab some food at the Grille or enjoy the incredible deals in the gift shop. There’s a long beach strewn with Cape May diamonds, or play a round of minigolf at Sunset Beach!

28. Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape May Discover the Historic District of Victorian Cape May at your own pace with hand-held audio units leading the way. The $10 tour package comes complete with a map and index for 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. To start off on your own tour, stop by the Hill House, located at 1048 Washington Street on the Emlen Physick Estate, from 9am2:30pm. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

29. Cape Island Theatre Bearcat Bootleggers or 1912, both

by Ray Crew, are the dinner and a show offerings by Cape Island Theatre at the Old Grange Restaurant in Historic Cold Spring Village. Dinner at 7:15, show at 8pm, discounted rate for kids, even a “dessert only” option. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

30. Arcades  A trip to the beachfront is simply not complete without a trip to the arcade. Treat your kids to all the flashing lights, beeps, bells, buzzers and videogames, or relive your own childhood memories. Cape May Arcade has two locations, one on Beach Avenue and Gurney, the other at Beach Avenue and Jackson Street.

31. Higbee Beach It used to be a bit of a scandalous place (nude bathers – gasp!).

Not anymore... or, not usually.

Follow New England Road until it ends, walk the path — aka Mosquito Alley — towards the beach and enjoy some splendid shore. Just enjoy it in a swimming (not birthday) suit.

32. Fisherman’s Wharf Tour Take a guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant. Learn how

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 93

NATURE CENTER O F

C A P E

M AY

1600 DELAWARE AVENUE, CAPE MAY (609) 898-8848 • NJAUDUBON.ORG/CENTERS/NCCM

ADULT, FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND Kayaking Trips • Cycling Tours • Family Hikes • Private Garden Tours Beginner Birding Field Trips • Wildlife-Friendly Gardening Programs.

MOMMY AND ME CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Fridays, September 21 to December 7 (No class November 23) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

For ages 2 to 4 years.

MAGNIFICENT MIGRATIONS

Saturdays, September 8 to October 27 11:00 a.m.

For curious naturalists-to-be, their parents, guardians or grandparents. Each week, we’ll encourage children and parents to explore the natural world together.

Adult participation is required, and pre-registration is necessary.

Join our naturalist at the Nature Center as we explore our own backyard and identify the magnificent migrants of the season. We’ll pay special attention to migrating raptors and monarch butterflies. This is a family program… don’t let the kids have all the fun!!

Cost for session: $70 members, $90 nonmembers.

Cost: $5 per person.

HARBOR ART GALLERY ARTIST RECEPTION

FIRST FRIDAY CAMPFIRES

First Friday of every month -- 6:00 p.m.

Fridays, September 7, October 5, November 2, and November 30 6:00 p.m.

Please visit our newly renovated Harbor Gallery at the Nature Center of Cape May. The Gallery features two local artists each month. Join us for a meet the artist’s reception on the first Friday of each month at 6pm.

A portion of the sale of each artwork supports the Nature Center of Cape May.

Evening is beautiful on Cape May Harbor, and the marsh is full of mystery.

Join us for good old-fashioned campfire fun as we roast marshmallows and listen to the sounds of the night. Dress for the chilly night and bring your own camp/beach chairs. Weather permitting.

Cost: Free

Cost: $5 per person, under 3 free.

Page 94

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Available for private and/or group Yoga sessions on the Beach in September.

YOGA ON THE BEACH Cape May Point State Park (Lighthouse) Friday 6 p.m. (Yoga at Sunset) Saturday 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m.

(Last Day September 8) ONLY $10

YOGA ON THE BEACH Behind the new Convention Center (Cape May City) Saturday 8am.

(Last Day September 8) ONLY $5

AQUA YOGA Cape May City School Starts Wednesday, September 12.

At 5:30 pm Only $5!

BALLET SCULPT Tuesday, 11:00 at the Franklin Street School YOGA Wednesday, 11:00 at the Franklin Street School PILATES WITH THE REFORM BAR Friday, 4:45 pm at the Franklin Street School YOGA Saturday, 10:00 at the Franklin Street School (Starts 9/21) All Classes are ONLY $5.00 Above Classes Sponsored by the Cape May City Rec Department Additional Info: Cape May City Rec Dept 609.884.9566 PLENTY OF FREE PARKING! For Additional information: Contact: Karen at 609-827-8886 yogacapemay.com kbosna28@yahoo.com

FREE Tote Bag with Any Table Massage!

While Supplies Last. Mention Exit Zero when checking out.

your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May has become the third largest commercial fishing port on the East Coast. Tours are offered Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am.

Admission is $10 adults and $7 children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

33. Emlen Physick Estate Children’s Tour  This tour encourages children to find out what life was like more than 125 years ago at the Emlen Physick Estate. Starting June 21, tours will run Mondays and Wednesday at 10:30am, and tickets are $7 per person. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

34. The Keeper’s On Duty Did you ever wonder what’s it like to be a lighthouse keeper?

If you’d like the answer to this question and others, get to The Keeper’s On Duty, at the Education Center at Cape May Point State Park. It’s an informative, entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Suited for all ages. Each Sunday at 11am through August, and admission is free. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

35. Teddy Bear Tea Party Treat your favorite youngster to a Teddy Bear Tea Party at the Carriage House Cafe and Tea Room. It features kid-friendly menus, teddy bear music and Miss Jeanne and special guests will present stories and activities. A goody bag will be provided for each guest. Cost is $18 for adults and $10 for kids.

Reservations are required. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

ROMANTIC Ah, romance! Cape May is a great getaway for couples. Here are a few ideas for activities that you and your loved one can enjoy together. So take your favorite person by the hand, put your heads together, and decide

which of these activities most suit your fancy.

1. Local Wineries You might not know this, but southern Jersey is emerging as a serious wine-growing region.

Cape May Winery, on Townbank Road, has wine tours from 3-5pm on Saturdays for $20 a person. Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery in Rio Grande has a beautiful wine bar and offer tastings and food pairings. Turdo Vineyards in North Cape May is yet another option.

They have 12 varieties of wine, and give tours Friday through Sunday. Call (609) 884-1169 for Cape May Winery or visit www. capemaywinery.com. Call (609) 846-7347 for Hawk Haven or visit www.Hawkhavenvineyard.com. Call (609) 884-5591 for Turdo Vineyards, or visit www.turdovineyards.com.

2. Self-guided Wine Trail Tour the wineries of Cape May County, visiting Natali Vineyards, Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery and Turdo Vineyards and Winery and taste the unique flavors at each. Offered daily from 12pm to 5pm. Admission is $10 and includes a map with the wineries listed and a tasting glass. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

3. Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting  Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. Includes a barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. Offered at 3pm every Saturday through May 28 and daily beginning May 29. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

4. Antiquing  For a different kind of treasure hunt, check out the amazing variety of antique shops that are available in Cape May – just don’t get disheartened when you see your favorite childhood toy selling for $100. Here are some treasure troves (all 609

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 95

Page 96

Thursday, September 6, 2012

“Laughter is regional: a smile extends over the whole face.” ~ Malcolm De Chazal

CARE FOR YOUR SMILE...

Call Dr. Feldman’s office today!

You’ll be glad you did...

And so will the people you smile at!

LOUIS J. FELDMAN, D.D.S., LLC 741 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204

(609) 884-4260

area code): Antiques Emporia, 405 West Perry Street (898-3332), Bridgetowne Antiques, Broadway and Mechanic (884-8107), Out of The Past Antiques, 394 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Perry (884-3357), Cape May Antique Center, 1228 Route 109 (898-4449).

5. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town, then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park.

You can also take advantage of the tax-free shopping at the outlets. No matter what you choose once you’re there, enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales.

They even have a bar onboard!

For more information or to book a reservation, call 1-800-64-FERRY or visit capemaylewesferry.com.

6. Cape May by Moonlight Trolley Ride Take this romantic trolley ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May as a guide tells tales of Victorian romance. Tickets are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30pm and Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15pm after June 17. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

7. Carriage House Tearoom and Café  Have a civilized and leisurely lunch and spot of tea at the The Carriage House Cafe features a Tea Luncheon of sandwiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and beverages. There is also an elegant Afternoon Tea option composed of finger sandwiches, pastries, scones and beverages.

The café menu offers heartier fare with a selection of entrée salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps. The Carriage House Tearoom and Café is on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, located at 1048 Washington Street. Opens at 11:30am. For reservations call (609) 884-5111, or for more information, call (609) 884-

5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

8. Take a Carriage Ride Forget about the car, bike or your own two feet; let the clipclop of a horse’s trot guide you through the town in style. Taking a carriage is a truly unique, historic and romantic way to see the town. Besides, it beats finding a parking spot. And if that romance works out, keep a carriage ride in mind for the wedding day. Cape May Carriage Company is based at Ocean and Washington Street. Call (609) 884-4466 to set up a ride.

9. Get a Massage Even though Cape May is relaxing enough, why not make it even MORE relaxing? Enjoy your time together even more fully after a visit to one of these local miracle workers: Accent on Beauty (609-884-7040); Balance Pilates and Yoga Studio (609-8843001; Cape May Day Spa (609-8981003); Circle of Light Holistic & Massage (609 457-6311); Sea Spa at Congress Hall (609-884-6543); The Well Center for Massage (609 884-3177).

10. Local Theater Cape May Stage, based in a beautifully renovated church in the center of town, is the city’s premier Equity professional group, and features a season that’s packed with drama, comedy and superb performances from some pretty famous names. Call (609) 884-1341 or visit www.capemaystage.com.

East Lynne Theater Company specializes in early American theater and is also well worth a visit. Their company is in residence at the First Presbyterian Church on Hughes Street. Give them a call at (609) 884-5898 or visit www.eastlynnecompany.org. And for a full evening of entertainment, you can’t go wrong at Elaine’s Dinner Theater on Lafayette Street – call (609) 884-5898.

RECREATIONAL Cape May doesn’t just have to be about relaxing. If you’re looking for an energy boost, there are lots of physical activities for you

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 97

8/18: Wetting-Down Party For Brian Ackerman At Corinthian Yacht Club

Donna, Kristen

Shannon Ackerman, Captain Brian Ackerman PHOTOGRAPHS BY GARY PADUSSIS

Jay Eppenbach, Debbie Hodsden

Page 98

Thursday, September 6, 2012

7th ANNUAL LIFE ROLLS ON EAST COAST GOLF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Cape May National Golf Course www.cmngc.com | 609-884-1563 Route 9 North & Florence Avenue

(Off Garden State Parkway mile 0.0, take 109 North to Route 9 North. CMNGC is 2 miles north on right side)

11AM Registration and Complimentary

Lunch 1:30PM Shotgun Start

Beverages on course, Par 3 contests,

long drive competitions, hole-in-one

opportunities, putting contest, and

other fun competitions

BE A SPONSOR!

Sponsoring the Life Rolls On East Coast Charity Golf Tournament is an exciting opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation, enjoy a tremendous day of golf and spend a day with corporate executives, prospective clients and friends, while marketing your company to some of New Jersey’s premier industry leaders.

See you on the links!

6:30PM Awards/Dinner Reception on the

Deck at Harbor View Restaurant

954 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ

609.884.5444

www.harborviewcapemay.com

w/ LIVE BAND

In-Kind Donations/Services Needed!

To reserve a sponsorship or for further inquiries, contact: Chad de Satnick Life Rolls On Foundation 609.780.1986 | chad@liferollson.org or register online at: www.liferollson.org/njgolf

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 99

Activity Of The Week

M

A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Have a root beer float.

AKE time in your Cape May vacation for the Wildwood boardwalk, a seashore experience as deliciously tacky as salt water taffy. The boardwalk is a slice of Americana on the Jersey Shore — thrill rides, shops and carnival games in a honky tonk atmosphere. Smells compete for your attention, and you soon find yourself hungry for food you’d never eat at home — fried Twinkies and Oreos, pizza at every turn, Polish ices, and soft serve ice cream in every imaginable flavor. Music pours from speakers on every pole, changing, as you walk, from new pop to old rock to tinny vaudeville. It’s a feast for the senses.

Try the games with a playful attitude. For every player who claims they are unwinnable, there’s a kid with a story about getting asked to leave the basketball stand because he won too many teddy bears.

Some of the stalls guarantee a winner every time. There’s also a guy who will guess your weight, the Ghost Ship and a haunted house to scare the heck out of you, and roller

No trip to the Jersey shore is complete without a ride on the ferris wheel. coasters to give you all the shake, rattle and roll you expect from a Doo Wop town like Wildwood.

The wares displayed in boardwalk shops can make for some awkward conversations, especially for parents whose kids are just learning to read. Think of it as a chance to give them YOUR definitions of the words they’re hearing on the playground, so they don’t listen to some mod-

ern-day Eddie Haskell. There are also a lot of fun, G-rated items, like hermit crabs, “Hello Kitty” everything, and wax hands.

There’s still plenty of time for the boardwalk — after Labor Day, the hours may be reduced, but the fun isn’t. You can still enjoy yourself on weekends and in the evenings, and there are plenty of special events, like car shows, concerts, and monster trucks. In October, the fun turns macabre, when Morey’s Piers transforms into Morey’s Fears, a $30 per night fright fest.

When you go, wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Purchase a wristband if you plan to ride several rides; otherwise just buy the “tickets” to load onto your MOR—EZ card, and wear that card on a lanyard around your neck. Consider keeping a change of clothes in the car in case anyone gets wet or sick. Take lots of pictures. Nobody will remember the lines or the time you missed the tram and had to walk the whole way. Like saltwater taffy, memories of the fun you had on the boardwalk stick with you.

Next week: Historic Cold Spring Village

Accent On Beauty Rick Tues. - Sat.

hair facials massages nails air-brush tanning

Voted #1 “Best Day Spa” - My Fox Philly

609-884-7040

128 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May www.accentonbeautycapemay.com

Page 100

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Blow Dry • Sets • Cuts Color Foils • Low Lites • Perms Manicures • Pedicures

How about a new style for fall!

(609) 884-3011 • 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May

to get out and try. Keep moving!

1. Golf Cape May National Golf Club has “three of the best holes in New Jersey” according to The Jersey Golfer and is nestled in 50 acres of private bird sanctuary. (Visit Cape May National at www.cmngc.com or call 609-884-1563.) But, if it’s your wedge that needs some work, Cape May Par 3 will let you play 18 holes for just $15.95. No bag?

No problem. Cape May Par 3 rents clubs for just $1. Visit them at www.capemaypar3.com or call (609) 889-2600.

2. Bike Ride It’s no secret: Cape May is a biking town. Have you even tried to navigate the streets of Cape May during rush hour? It’s enough to make you want to start jogging to your destination. But have no fear; there are bike rentals that beat braking (and braking again, then honking, then braking once more). Try Cape Island Bikes at 727 Beach Avenue or 135 Sunset Boulevard, (609) 884-8011.

3. Nature Trails Next to the lighthouse in the Cape May Point State Park there are several trails weaving through ponds, dunes, marsh and forest. There are different levels of difficulty marked by colors and most of the trails have wooden walkways. Even on the longest trails, breathtaking scenes in a tranquil setting will make you wish it was longer.

Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes.

4. Yoga Yoga on the beach is a beautiful thing, and Judy Heany of Balance Pilates, located at 600 Park Boulevard in West Cape May, has a whole dance card of choices.

There are classes on the Jackson Street beach on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8am. Over and above that, you can join a Balance class at the Montreal Inn and the Inn of Cape May (see the ad on this page for more details).

Call Judy Heany at 609-884-3001.

Karen Manette Bosna also offers beach yoga at Cape May

Point State Park on Saturday at 9:30am, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8am. Classes are $10. Karen also holds Yoga on beach in Cape May behind Convention Hall on Saturdays at 8am for $5. Call 827-8886 or check yogacapemay.com for more info.

5. Tennis The William J. Moore Tennis Club — named after the first black (as well as the oldest) tennis pro in America — rents rackets, balls and courts. It’s located next to the Physick Estate on beautiful tree-lined Washington Street, and there are always a variety of local characters up for a game, match, or set. The courts are open to the public daily for just $10 per hour and a half. For more information call (609) 884-8986.

6. Horseback Riding At Hidden Valley Ranch, you can take lessons in the pastimes of heroes and kings under the watchful gaze of Nancy Hall and her daughter Angi Dickenson, who have nearly 70 years of combined equine experience.

Saddle up. Call Hidden Valley Ranch at (609) 884-8205 for more information, or check them out on facebook.

7. Fishing Cape May is one of the busiest commercial fishing ports in the US. The sport fishing is big business, too... AND a whole lot of fun. South Jersey Marina boast the Murderer’s Row, a top-notch selection of boats with crews who know these waters better than anyone. Try the experienced team of Stalker Sport Fishing: (609) 231-9611, or the Miss Chris fleet: (609) 884-3939. For all your bait and tackle needs, stop by Jim’s Bait and Tackle on Route 109 by the harbor: (609) 884-3900.

8. Tidal Marsh Tour by Kayak Explore Cape May County’s most beautiful salt marsh via sit-on-top kayaks. It’s a great way to see nesting ospreys, herons, egrets and assorted crabs.

There are two excellent options to choose from. Aqua Trails at 1600 Delaware Avenue in the Nature Cen-

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 101

Page 102

Thursday, September 6, 2012

circle of light HOLISTIC & MASSAGE WE BRING MASSAGE TO YOU!

Offering Therapeutic Massage, Reiki & Sound Healing.

Call Terri for an appointment... 609 457 6311 Member of ABMP since 2005

Come Join the Fun!

Saturday, September 15 - 8am-12noon Rain Date September 16

ON THE PROMENADE Register near Convention Hall Donation $1 per leg ($2/person, $4/dog) Benefits K-9 Ballistic Vests for CMC Sheriff’s Office and area dog training programs Sponsored by Cape May County Dog Obedience Training Club Email CMCDOTC@comcast.net

ter: (609) 884-5600, www.aquatrails. com, and Miss Chris Marina: (609) 884-3351, www.misschrismarina. com.

TROLLEY TOURS Guided trolley tours offer an excellent way to see Cape May. All tickets can be purchased at the Information Booth at the end of the Washington Street Mall. For times and prices call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac. org.

1. Welcome To Cape May Tour First time here in our lovely resort? Do not fret —the Welcome to Cape May Tour will cover all the important bases — it’s the perfect introduction to our beautiful town.

2. Sunday Brunch Trolley Tour Enjoy a scrumptious brunch at the Carriage House Cafe and Tea Room, then hop on board a trolley for a Welcome To Cape May Tour. $20 includes tax and gratuity — limited reservations.

3. War At The Shore A guided 2-hour tour to learn about the impact and historic ramifications of war on the Cape May area.

4. Ghosts of the Lighthouse An evening trolley ride through West Cape May as you listen to the ghost tales and visit the Cape May Lighhouse at night. You’ll feel the presence of the spirits as you climb the lighthouse steps!

5. Happy Hour Trolley Tour Take a guided tour through West Cape May, then stop off at Seaside Cheese for a delectable wine and cheese sampling.

6. Historic District Tour A tour of Cape May’s historic district filled with entertaining and educational stories.

7. Historic Haunts Combo Tour A tour of some of Cape May’s regal Victorian residences (reputed to host more than the living). Then it’s off for a guided tour of the historic (and some say haunted) Physick Estate with a discussion of Victorian spiritualism.

8. Mansions by the Sea This tour features a century of beachfront development, from Victorian cottages of the 1870s

through the most up-to-date of today’s housing.

9. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour Try out this guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. The new theme for 2012 is “What Those Victorians Wore.”

10. Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride Take a 30-minute evening ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates some of the fascinating paranormal findings of The Ghosts Of Cape May author Craig McManus.

11. Guardians of the Cape Take a narrated tour of Cape May’s Eastern beachfront, and get a good look at some of the most magnificent structures ever put up in Cape May. You’ll also hear about beach erosion, lifesaving and the area’s military history. Then, enjoy a unique experience with the Sunset Parade at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. 12. Moonlight Trolley Ride Take a 40-minute evening guided trolley ride through Cape May’s leafy, gaslit streets, and learn all about Victorian courtship and romance.

13. Deadliest Cape Trolley Ride You’ll encounter the dangers that lurk offshore, glimpse the hazardous world of the mariner and hear the frightening, heartwrenching stories of the ones who set sail and never came back.

14. Stairway To The Stars Trolley Ride This evening trolley ride combines two great Cape May elements: a tour from the Washington Street Mall with a Lighthouse tour.

15.Sunset Beach Tribute Tour First up, a guided trolley tour to the restored World War II Lookout Tower, Fire Control Tower Number 23, which is New Jersey’s last free-standing lookoutower. Then it’s on to the moving flag-lowering ceremony at Sunset Beach.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 103

Announcing Cape May’s Employee Of The Week

Where has Debbie gone?

PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA

Wacky Wednesdays color, finished haircut, chemistry conditioner - $49.00 partial highlight, finished haircut, chemistry conditioner - $59.00

Snippers Salon & Spa 2410 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 08251 (609) 886-2703 • snipperssalon.com

Dr. Arlene Hughes Gorny Optometric Physician Isn’t it time to have your eyes checked?

Call today to schedule an appointment.

Comprehensive eye exams O Treatment of eye disease, injury and infection O Unique frames O Contact lenses Quality sun wear O Optical lab on premises

Name: I am Meghan Rafter.

Occupation: I’m part of the “treat team” at Rita’s Water Ice. I scoop the water ice!

Age: 16.

Hometown: Havertown, Pennsylvania.

How long have you worked here? Since mid-June.

Best thing about the job? That would have to be the fun atmosphere, my great coworkers... and trying all of the water ice! Mmm, pumpkin pie!

What do you recommend here? The Cream Ices and the Blendinis, for sure.

What’s your OTHER dream job? One day, I’d like to be a lawyer.

Favorite thing about Cape May? This is a quiet place, but there’s still so much to do.

WANT TO NOMINATE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK? EMAIL DIANE@EXITZERO.US.

NJ#5336

937 Columbia Avenue, Cape May

re: think Health Insurance Millennium Administrators, Inc. (A insurance agency that is focused exclusively on health insurance for the Independent contractor, individual & e mployer; large or small)

For a free quote: Call (866) MHG-2489

or Email: spicard@millenniumadministrators.com

www.millennium-tpa.com

O

898-0800

TO#663

Improve Energy, Weight, Mood and Focus!

Learn to Enjoy Foods that Fuel the Body and Mind!

Tracey McDermott HOLISTIC HEALTH COUNSELOR Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Nutritional Therapy Phone: (267) 971-7066 happynhealth@gmail.com www.happynhealth.com

Page 104

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/19: Art In The Park Show At Wilbraham Park, West Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

“

The Edgcumbe family

My family stopped at the art show after eating breakfast at Dock Mike’s, and we’re glad we did! There were many different types of art... the kids took home the “beach buddies,” little rocks with eyeballs on them. My wife is an artist, and she especially enjoyed the paintings of the Cape May scenery. — STEVE EDGCUMBE, WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA

”

Diane and Rich Flanegan

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 105

Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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

«

VINNIE is a wonderful and happy 12-year-old male Shepherd/Lab mix.

This spunky guy came to the shelter as a stray but he had a good family life before that; he is so friendly and submissive, and knows a couple of basic commands. Vinnie has very good energy so he loves to go for walks and plays with toys. He’s rare in that he can go to a home with dogs, cats and kids.

The adoption fee is only $8.

«

JAMISON is a black two-year-old long-haired Shepherd. This sweet girl is a bit nervous at first, but with just a little patience, you will be her best friend. Jamison knows some basic commands and since she is submissive, with a calm, tolerant owner she will be eager to learn more. She is also very energic, and will need lots of exercise!

Jamison might not get along with other dogs.

The adoption fee is $95.

Reserve your Fall Beach Portrait Now!

«

ROBIN is a beautiful one-year-old female pit bull mix who is so loving she will charm the daylights out of you. She was abandoned by her owner, but remains one of the sweetest dogs at the shelter. Robin has somewhat petite legs but that does not stop her from loving walks, running and playing.

She loves people but does not like cats and tends to be defensive around other dogs. The adoption fee of $95.

For The Perfect Escape...

607 Jefferson Street Cape May, NJ 08204

609.898.1003 capemaydayspa.com

MASSAGE • FACIALS BODY TREATMENTS NAIL SERVICES SCOTTWHITTLE.COM

|

917.771.3285

Please Visit Web Site For Specials!

2012

Page 106

Cape May Historically Chimp Circus Inspired Barbecues

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/19: Art In The Park Show At Wilbraham Park, West Cape May MORE PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT ON PAGE 112

Marie, Judy, Michele

Back by popular demand!

See the chimps ride trikes, wear little tuxes, drive tiny motor cars, duel with actual swords and more! Also, as the grand finale, watch the whole troupe re-enact the Battle of Gettysburg, complete with cannons and a simian General Lee on a minuscule horse!

Richard Spegole, Tom Pohlig

Tickets from $30 (inc. peanuts to throw). Call (609) 770-8479!

Jacqueline and Lowell Whiteman, Grace Della Valle, Glenn Fala

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 107

Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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

«

GARDEN is waiting patiently here at the shelter for her forever home. She’s a lovable gal who loves attention. Garden does have a little trouble getting along with other cats, so she’ll probably need to be the only feline in your home. She’s up-to-date on all vaccines, and she’s already spayed.

The adoption fee is $35.

«

SABRINA is a sweetheart. She’s a great lap cat, and she’d make a super addition to any household. Sabrina was obviously abandoned; she was found under a tree with her kittens, all of whom had died.

She deserves a forever home, and someone who will love her. If you can’t do it, please put the word out. The adpotion fee is $35.

Don’t monkey around with your pets needs call the Doggie Nanny!

This is Twiggy!

THE DOGGIE NANNY (I DO CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS TOO!)

«

ARE pesky rodents or critters running amok in your warehouse, business or barn? A barn buddy — after arriving spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and ear-tipped for easy identification — will help with that! For more information, call 465-8923 or 465-6388.

Robert Panaccio, VMD Robert Moffatt, VMD Patricia Link, DVM

694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May

884-1729

Bonded & Insured • Refrences Available

www.capemayvet.com Hours by Appointment

MICHELLE KIERNAN

e r w y

609-675-6384 • email:doggienanny@hotmail.com

Page 108

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 109

A Stirring New Show Comes To Town ADVERTISING FEATURE

H

AVE you seen the hilarious comedy playing at Cape May Stage? It’s The 39 Steps, and there are only two performances left. Get there soon; the fun ends this Friday!

After that, the theatre shifts gears from a summer of comedies to an autumn of thought-provoking drama. Opening September 13, Time Stands Still tells the story of Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world gone sadly awry. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest of stories, but when their own narrative takes an unexpected turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life. This moving new play will prompt poignant questions about the nature of responsibility to ourselves, to our loved ones, to our community, and to our world.

Call now for tickets to the half-price preview night on September 12... you’ll get a sneak peek into the turbulent drama before opening night.

On opening night, not only will you experience an evening of quality theatre, but you’ll also gain admittance to a famed after-party. At the Mad Batter on September 13, rub elbows with members of the cast and crew, Cape May Stage staff, and Artistic Director, Roy Steinberg.

Then, come back to the Cape May Stage on September 21, from 5-6:30pm for Coffee and Conversation: How Real Life News Informs Artistic Choices. Made possible by PNC Arts Alive, this is your chance

Maggie McDowell and Jonathan Brody star as Mandy and Richard in the upcoming production of Time Stands Still. to tour behind-the-scenes of Time Stands Still and discuss the ideas and issues raised by this timely show. With complimentary refreshments, the pre-show discussion with Roy Steinberg explores the idea of entertainment being ripped from the headlines.

Free for all ages, Coffee and Conversation is also your chance to purchase a Meet Your Seat discount Family Pass for Time Stands Still. On September 21, you and four

COMING UP AT CAPE MAY STAGE Final Performances Of “The 39 Steps”

September 6, 7 8pm, Tickets $15-35

family members can purchase the Family Pass to see this stimulating production for the low price of $25 on our designated PNC performance, October 7 at 3pm. These passes are only available for purchase at the Coffee and Conversation event and are only redeemable on October 7, so dont miss it.

For more information, visit capemaystage.org, or call 884-1341.

«Call (609) 884-1341 for more information

Opening Night Of “Time Stands Still”

Thursday, Sept. 13 8pm, Tickets $50

Coffee And Conversation With The Cast

Friday, Sept. 21 5-5:30pm, Free

This column is made possible through the generosity of Second Stage Series sponsors Chris and Dave Clemans as part of their support for the arts in Cape May

Page 110

“

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/18: Gladys Mendo’s 75th Birthday Party On Idaho Avenue

If I’ve learned anything in my seventy-five years, it’s that you have to be kind to people, even the nasty ones. I take a walk every day, and I put people’s newspapers on their porches. One day, while working at the beach tag booth, I saw that a little diabetic girl needed a fridge for her meds, so I went out the next day and bought one. It’s all about the little things.

— GLADYS MENDO

”

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

by mentioning this ad.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 111

Bird Droppings

H

The weekly report from the world’s birdwatching capital... by Seymore Thanu

AVE you seen the movie?

The one with Steve Martin, Jack Black and some other guy whose name I forget right now and can’t be bothered to look up.

It wasn’t exactly up there with the Twilight Saga but…

“The Big Year?”

Quick synopsis. Three young to middle-aged males independently spend a year birding all over North America to try to see as many bird species as possible.

They go to Texas to experience a “fallout.”

They travel by helicopter to the Ruby Mountains of Nevada to see Himalayan Snowcock.They go to Attu and live in an abandoned Coast Guard Station to try and see birds that don’t know where the International Dateline falls. They all see over or close to 750 species. One guy gets the girl. One guy discovers there’s no place like home. One guy goes to China.

Oh? You’ve seen the movie. Well... fine.

My reason for writing: There seems

to be a misconception f loating around out there. Some people who have seen The Big Year conclude that it is just a comedy.

A spoof.

Au contraire!

The movie is very real, based upon three real live birders who really did (most of) the things portrayed in the movie and who were engaged in a challenge that is

widely practiced among birders.

This “challenge” by the way is called “doing a Big Year” — hence the name of the movie (those clever producers!).

If you find this hard to believe, that three mature individuals would spend tens of thousands of dollars and travel tens of thousands of miles in pursuit of birds, then you are plainly unfamiliar with our species.

Homo sapiens have been known to do the most outlandish things. Actions and endeavors that have nothing at all to do with eating, sleeping or reproducing.

For example, some of us have been known to sit on f lagpoles for no other reason than somebody else did it longer.

We’ve been known to starve ourselves to the point of death in order to make a point.

We expose ourselves to the sun in order to turn a different color. Put gunk all over our bodies in order to prevent it. Cover our bodies with clothes to be appealing. Take off our clothes to be even more appealing.

Continued On Page 114 ?

The Southern Mansion 720 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-7171 www.southernmansion.com

Take a personalized tour through the largest & most elaborate mansion in Cape May, featuring stunning rooms, amazing restorations & an indepth history.

TOURS DAILY at 12 and 1pm Tickets available at the door

Perfect for weddings and corporate retreats, The Southern Mansion is the only AAA 4 star award accommodation in Cape May!

“Not to be missed!” - NY Times

Page 112

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/19: Art In The Park Show In Wilbraham Park, West Cape May

Jayne Ollin, William Morrison

Tom and Tara McNulty

Carl and Marie Chiatte

Nick and Maryann Bonaventure

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

WELCOME BIKERS! We are motorcycle friendly.

S U M M E R ’ S N OT C O M P L E T E U N T I L YO U

GET TO THE OTHER SIDE.

No matter which half of the Twin Capes you’re on, there’s always more to see and explore waiting on the other side. And there’s no better way to get there than the Cape May–Lewes Ferry. From the waterparks in Delaware, to Victorian architecture in Cape May, if you aren’t visiting both sides of the Twin Capes, you’re missing half the fun.

For more information, visit CMLF.com or call 1-800-643-3779.

Scan for Events

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 113

Revolutionary War Encampment

Saturday & Sunday, September 8-9 10am-4:30pm

Authentically clad and equipped Continental and Loyalist reenactors bring the American Revolution to life with demonstrations of drills, weapons, and camp life. Hear The Story of Old Glory at 2pm both days!

FREE LECTURE: Friday at 7pm South Jersey Privateers of the Revolution.

Historic Cold Spring Village has received funding through grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission and the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State.

Funding has been received through a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

720 Route 9, Cape May • (609) 898-2300 • hcsv.org

Page 114

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Bird Droppings ? From Page 111 Yes, we’re a curious species, driven by curious drives and aspirations. Why should wanting to run all over a continent in search of birds be considered the least bit odd?

Unless, of course, you live in Cape May. Where all you have to do is just go outside and wait for all the birds in the world to come to you.

I admit it may take a while. Some birds, like Himalayan Snowcock, have limited ranges. Others are f lightless.

But, living as we do in a place that sees nearly 350 species every year does suppress the “Big Year” gene that lies latent in all of us.

Not that you can’t do a Cape May Big Year. See how many species of birds you can see south of the Cape May Canal.

You can still get the girl (or guy). You get to prove there is no place like home.

China? Eh. The birding is better here — and easier to find.

What do you need to do your own Cape May Big Year? Birding map, checklist, binoculars, spotting scope, perhaps a field guide or some bird call CD’s. Then you need to head over to the Cape May Bird

Owen Wilson, Jack Black, and Steve Martin star in the birding comedy The Big Year Observatory — THE place for all of your nature needs.

CMBO is located at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking Lake Lily in Cape May Point (609-884-2736), and is open every day from 9:30am to 4:30pm. You can ask the staff for help, you can pick up a free birding map, checklist, and you could pick up a schedule of our daily walks just to get you started in the right direction.

You can also talk to our staff about the best optics for birding, check out field guides and anything else you might need — or don’t know you need yet! Our staff are always willing to help with any questions. While you are there, scan the book-

shelves for some bargains in the used and vintage books section (maybe even a slightly used field guide), look at some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise including a terrific lithograph done just for the Cape May Bird Observatory, or just browse around. Take a look at the sighting sheets to check what’s being seen out in the field, and check out the view of the lake from the wide selection of scopes and binoculars.

You can join Pete for his Monday morning walk at the South Cape May Meadows. Just meet by 7:30am in The Nature Conservancy parking lot on Sunset Blvd. Loaner binoculars are available at no cost; the walk is $6 for CMBO or NJ Audubon members; $10 for non-members.

Seymore Thanu is none other than New Jersey’s own Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and Chief Communications Officer for New Jersey Audubon. Pete uses his talents and energy to make the natural world real for others.

Author of several books on and about nature (available at CMBO) he weaves information, insight and even fantasy into a net that captures minds and hearts. He has written for virtually every birding publication and for the New York Times.

2

CENTERFORCOMMUNITY ARTS PRESENTS

Lee J’s Back A Night of Talent

School

Live in Concert

LCMR Performing Arts Center, 687 Rte 9, Cape May FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 - Doors open 7:30pm, show 8pm.

Tickets $20 - Students under 12 FREE! (must be accompanied by an adult) Former Youth Arts Program student, Justin Coleman was born and raised in Cape May, New Jersey.

Raffles • Prizes • and More!

For tickets and info, call 917-723-9264, email lifewithleej@gmail.com or inbox Justin Lee J. Coleman on Facebook. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/19: Art In The Park Show In Wilbraham Park, West Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Page 115

HELP WANTED Fire Fighters Convention Friday & Saturday September 14 & 15 Motivated Workers needed 8am-4pm up to $12 PER HOUR

George and Muriel Gray, Jayne Ollin

call Barry Fisher 1-215-755-8565

FUN JOB!

NJ STATE MASTER PLUMBER LIC #B105864

Mimi Muhlenberg, Janet Seraphin

• New Construction • Hot Water Heating Systems & Boiler Repairs • Service Work • Turn Offs & Turn Ons • Remodels • Gas Pipe Installations • Hot Water Heaters

Proudly Serving the Cape May Area for Over 30 Years!

Fully Insured & Bonded

Steve Greenbaum, John Robert, Michael Camera

Page 116

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/18: The Facciola Family Reunion In The Villas PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICE

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Relax and enjoy your stay; we will take your worries away...

“One Call Does It All” CONCIERGE • REAL ESTATE FULL SERVICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Our resources are unlimited and our services are too many to list.

Please call with any questions or requests.

Services are available every day and around the clock.

(609) 884-8444 phone (609) 884-8455 fax 1400 Texas Avenue, Unit 2, Cape May NJ www.wkrservices.com

Nancy Annunziato, Amy Lavin, Toni Bernard

« FUN FACT... Every year, the Facciola family reunion has a different theme. This year, the motif was Hawaiian luau, and the Aloha Hula Show band out of Williamstown, NJ, which Marianne Facciola found on gigmasters.com, provided the soundtrack. “I can’t say enough,” Marianne told us. “I closed my eyes and I felt as though I was listening to Fleetwood Mac.”

Molly Lavin, Seamus Lavin

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 117

8/7: Second Annual Iron Chef Cook-Off At Conifer Village

«

This month, Genesis Healthcare, Emeritus Senior Living and Conifer Village partnered for their second Iron Chef Challenge. Chefs from Victoria Manor, Victoria Commons, North Cape Center and Emeritus of Cape May made their best macaroni and cheese dish for the residents of Conifer Village, battling it out for bragging rights. First Place — as well as the People’s Choice award — was presented to Chef Don Donaldson of Victoria Commons Assisted Living. His dish was served in martini glasses, each complete with a fried lobster garnish. “It was a big hit,” said Community Relations Director for Emeritus Senior Living, Jessica Silva. “It will definitely be happening next year.”

George Carlson, Delores Johnson, Eileen Miller, Chef Don, Chef Tony and Flo Shearn PHOTOGRAPH BY EXIT ROVING ZERO CORRESPONDENT

Thomas Schneberger, CPA/PFS, CFP®

Prometheus Capital Management Corp.

A Registered Investment Advisor

30 South Main Street, Yardley, Pa 19067

PA (215) 321-9312 • NJ (609) 898-0769 • FL (941) 747-3202 • CELL (610) 506-9690

tschneberger@procap.net • www.procap.net Thomas J. Schneberger, CFP is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional with Prometheus Capital Management Corp., A Registered Investment Advisor. Prometheus Capital Management Corp does not offer tax or legal advice. Please consult a qualified advisor regarding your individual circumstances.

R.C.M.

Electrical Service New Construction Remodeling • Repairs Bonded and Insured NJ Lic # 11722 FREE Estimates!

(609) 898-0335 (609) 780-1451

A full service property management company serving Cape May since 2001

609.770.8357 www.professionalpropertyservice.com Barry Bruno — Owner 609.602.4339 Licensed, Insured, and Bonded In NJ

SENIOR CITIZENS... Mention This Ad For 10% Off!

Page 118

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 119

8/18: The Facciola Family Reunion In The Villas PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

609.780.4109 Tom Murphy, Mike Murphy, John Murphy

New Homes • Additions • Windows/Doors Kitchen/Baths • Marine Construction Complete Home Remodeling Reasonable • Reliable • Licensed & Insured

Specializing in New Homes, Victorian houses.

Gwenn Murphy, Norma Murphy, Maria Murphy

Recently Renovated The Abbey!

34 Gurney Street

Marianne Facciola, Danielle Land, Mary Ovelman

Page 120

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/18: The Facciola Family Reunion In The Villas

“

Marianne Facciola, Toni Bernard

Pete Annunziato, Stephen Land

We’ve been having this reunion for 20 years. It’s four generations, ranging in age from four months old to 91. And we also invite the friends and neighbors who might as well be family. My 86-year-old neighbor was doing the limbo.

— MARIANNE FACCIOLA, BROOMALL, PA

”Good

Tom and Cathy Murphy

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479 Dennis J. Spilker Manager/Funeral Director N.J. Lic. No. 4038

David M. Danaher Funeral Director N.J. Lic. No. 3285

HOUSEKEEPERS D M an

atthews

Insured & Bonded

Cleaning with Care Custom Cleaning Window Cleaning Service Interior Painting “Cherishing Life’s Moments”

609.884.3793

www.spilkerfuneralhome.com “Continuing A 90 Year Tradition Of Serving The Cape May and Lower Township Area.”

609-884-5154 office 609-846-3146 cell

goodhousekeepers@verizon.net

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 121

8/18: The Facciola Family Reunion In The Villas PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Recreation & Re-creation Sunday, October 21, 10am - 6pm at Congress Hall, Cape May

Marianne D’Andrea, Jess and Bobby Hartman, Frank Facciola, Nick D’Andrea

Explore the interplay of recreation and re-creation with some of our region’s most creative and accomplished innovators, artists and entrepreneurs Registration fee: $50 per person including gourmet box lunch and open bar reception Our TEDxCapeMay presenters...

Curtis Bashaw Re-creation of “Service” Michael Bierut Re-creation of “Design” Sandra Bloodworth Re-creation of “Public Spaces” Tom Carroll Re-creation of “Historic Places” Marguerite Chandler Re-creation of “Enjoyment” Daniel Cohen Re-creation of “Offshore Wind Energy” Lynette Hull Re-creation of the “Icon” Chase Jackson Re-creation of “Life” Lauren Mulholland Re-creation of “Perseverance”

Danielle Land, Amy Lavin, AJ Hoopes

Hanna Miller Re-creation of “Cooking” Jack Morey Re-creation of the “Kid in All of Us” Jack Wright Re-creation of the “Resort Rag” Lead Sponsor: Cape May Forum Other sponsors include: Exit Zero Publishing, SOMA NewArt Gallery, and Gail Pierson Gallery Register at www.TEDxCapeMay.com

Karen D., Hilda D’Andrea, Rach D., Toni Bernard

This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is call TEDx Cape May, where x=independently organized TED event. At our event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

Hot new items at the Exit Zero Store & Gallery

Page 122

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Shot glasses... cheers! Plus, ceramic travel mugs, in four colors... Lime, Cobalt, Black, Ocean Blue.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 123

Phil Napoli, Jim Cunningham, Jack Cunningham, Brennan Cunningham and Donovan Napoli enjoy the sandbox and the deck chairs we made from pallets, another one of our best sellers!

The Cape May Lighthouse mug is officially the most popular new item in the store...

109 SUNSET BOULEVARD... (609) 770-8479 Directly across from Shell Gas station

And now you can shop online at ezstore.us

Page 124

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/18: The Facciola Family Reunion In The Villas

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Come in and say “Hi!”

HUFFMAN’S FLOOR COVERING The Ma and Pa Store

EVERY DAY IS SALE DAY!!!

l

Looking to upgrade, or install, a home theater system, or wondering which flat-screen TV is right for you? l Thinking about installing an audio system for your home or business?

Consult the experts...

SUPERIOR

COMEUR SEE OW NE !

STORE

S UND & VIDEO

Monday-Saturday 9-6 | Sunday 12-4 Nor th Cape May Shopping Mall (next to North Cape May Post Office) ELIAS WILF

886-1131 • 602-2599

SmaLL jobS, or Large oneS reSidenTiaL or buSineSS Call us first for friendly, expert advice 609-602-9084 SaLeS « Wiring « inSTaLLaTion

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 125

8/18: The Facciola Family Reunion In The Villas PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Attics • Basements Crawl Spaces • Remodeling New Construction

Anything... Anywhere!

Closed Cell - Open Cell - Injection Foam

Stephen, Danielle, Stephen Jr, and Cianna Land

Call (609) 465-6670 for your FREE Estimate!

Energy Savings for Life!

LOOKING FOR DIRECTION WITH A 401(K) OR IRA ROLLOVER? Christopher, Pat, Ethan

When it comes to your retirement assets, you have many options. Call today to talk about your choices.

FP CONCEPTS Tax & Financial Services “Helping clients achieve their financial goals for 32 years” 1701 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 609-889-1040 Cass, Joe, Judy

Page 126

Thursday, September 6, 2012

CAPE ISLAND BIKES

BIKE SALE

8/23: A Night Of Kiddy O’Ke At The Boiler Room PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

RENTAL BIKE SALE Adult Bikes starting at $90

Saturday & Sunday Cash only First Come First Serve Supplies are Limited!

135 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May 609-884-8011

Please tell our advertisers that you saw their ad in EXIT ZERO...

Terry O’Brien

« FUN FACT... For Kiddy O’ke, host Terry O’Brien spent 24 hours over the course of five days whittling down his Terry O’ke song reporitoire of 15,000 to a number that falls between 6,000 and 7,000 kid-appropriate tunes.

The most requested song? “Hand’s down,” Terry told us, “‘Call Me Maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepsen. It’s sung about six times at each Kiddy O’ke.”

Without them we wouldn’t exist.

Thank you!

Your Friends at Exit Zero Caroline Crossed, Tessa Crossed

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 127

8/23: A Night Of Kiddy O’Ke At The Boiler Room

Brooke and Nancy Buscaglia

John, Kim

Colleen and Sophie Crossed

Kate Delany, Mary Casano

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Visit Exit Zero on Facebook...

You could have some fun and possibly win some great prizes

Help Us get to 7500 Likes!

TOP NOTCH TREE CARE 427 James Street, Erma

481-7420 www.facebook.com/Ex

itZeroPublishing

ISA Certified Arborist Fully Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Reasonable Rates

Energy Saving Tip!

HIENKEL ELECTRIC

Consider a Home Performance Assessment. You could receive up to $5,000 in rebates!

Over 30 Years Experience Serving Cape May County and The Islands

To learn more, visit NJCleanEnergy.com

llc

Matthew Notch PN-6107A

Consulting Pruning & Planting Cabling & Bracing Removals

No Job Too Small.

Licensed and Insured

(609) 886-9015 NJ Lic# 13702A

Page 128

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/23: A Night Of Kiddy O’Ke At The Boiler Room PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

LOCATION, LOCATION!!!!

401 Broadway Cape May 2 BR, 1BA, window a/c, basement, o/s shower, $499,000

SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION CANYON CLUB UNIT #3 902 Ocean Dr., Lower Township 3 BR, 4.5 BA, gas f/p, elevator, pool/tennis courts on site. $949,900

COUNTRY CONTEMPORARY 824 Courthouse-S. Dennis Rd, Cape May Court House 3 BR, 2 BA, cac, hwbb heat, stone f/p. $229,900

CONDO IN CENTER OF TOWN 678 Washington Street #1 Cape May 2BR + study, 1BA, window a/c, gas f/p. Excellent rental. $324,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION! 505 Ocean Ave., Cape May Point 4BR, 3.5BA, cac, brick patio with retractable awning.

Gas f/p, 2 blocks to beach. $879,900

TIDES CONDO UNIT 203 9 Jackson St., Cape May 2BR, 1BA, c/a, furnished, pool, excellent rental. $479,000

John, Owen, Debbie, Olivia, Cecilia

LOTS FOR SALE 00 Georgia Ave Whitesboro 100X100 SR 11 Colgate St Del Haven 60X100, Residential 731 W. Spruce St. North Wildwood, 90X105, Residential 12 Hidden Lake Dr, CMCH 1.36 Acres, Residential 1231 Route 47, Dennisville, 2.04 Acres, Commercial 511 Cape Ave Cape May Point 50X120, Residential 12 & 14 Cliffside Dr. Townbank, 120X100, Residential 1221 Lafayette St, Cape May 1.3 Acres Residential 1110 West St, Cape May, 75X120 irr, Residential 370 Route 47 S, Green Creek, 32.89 Acres, Res./Bus 1600 Maryland Ave, Cape May, 75X125, Residential

$8000 $115,000 $289,000 $249,000 $275,000 $349,900 $350,000 $550,000 $679,900 $769,000 $799,900

Cooper Sorin, Lydia Walker, Riley Walker

Dedication... Excellence... Professionalism

(609) 884-5800

739 Washington St, Cape May

www.jerseycaperealty.com OPEN DAILY

Monday thru Saturday 9am to 5pm Sundays 11am-3pm

Vivian, Lynn

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 129

8/23: A Night Of Kiddy O’Ke At The Boiler Room

The ladies of Kiddy O’ke PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Apex

Realty, Inc.

Theresa Senico ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 609-408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

2505 Bayshore Rd. Villas, NJ 08251 • Broker Daniel J. Senico 509 EAST ST JOHN AVE. VILLAS $139,900 Just Renovated!

Move right In!

VILLAS This home offers all of the desired amenities. Located on a quiet street just a few houses from the Bay. A 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home that is priced to sell! The home was remolded in 2010! It has a new roof, siding, pecs plumbing, flooring and the boiler. $179,900 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE Short Sale Opportunity!

This home was built in 2004 and is in good condition.

The Seller has shortsale paperwork on file, we just need an offer to move forward! Bring all offers. $169,900

CAPE MAY BEACH Looking for an affordable and adorable beach getaway cottage? This is the one for you! Lovingly maintained and improved over the years, only 9 houses from the Bay Beaches, 10 minutes from Cape May attractions. This cottage is situated on a large lot (75 x 100) which offers plenty of shade and seclusion. The list of improvements goes on and on: New roof, New central AC, New concrete driveway, New laundry room, New enclosed outside shower, New front porch/deck/stairs!! Make this your escape, your haven, your place of seclusion! Walk to the Bay for fresh air and spectacular sunsets every evening! Plans on file for 2 designs to expand should a new owner wish to do so. Screened “ Zen Den” on raised platform, beach toys including kayak, all ready for your enjoyment! Easy to show and ready to go! $199,900

Call Now: 609-884-4440

Page 130

Thursday, September 6, 2012

8/23: A Night Of Kiddy O’Ke At The Boiler Room PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

“

Avery White, Molly White, Emily White

I’ve been coming to Kiddy O’Ke with my daughter Avery, who is 11, since she was five years old. Sometimes, the parents sing along with children but, for the older kids who’ve got their act down, it’s a great way to express themselves with the music they love. Then there is host Terry... he’s what makes it. — BRANDY WHITE, OWNER OF WANDERLUST

”

Brandy White, Dutchy

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 131

8/23: A Night Of Kiddy O’Ke At The Boiler Room PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

609.884.1300 • www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

1102 LAFAYETTE STREET CAPE MAY 6 BR/7 BA Licensed and Operating B&B 99X131 Lot size! $799,000

209 TOWNBANK ROAD NORTH CAPE MAY Vacant Lot 60X100 $75,000

RYAN GRIFFIN - SALESPERSON CELL: 609.602.5578

Caroline, Andrew, Tina, Mark

EMAIL: rgriffin@desatnickrealestate.com

DESATNICK REAL ESTATE, LLC 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204 Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

Kim Marie Dellas, SRES

Caroline and Tessa Crossed

Broker/Owner Senior Real Estate Specialist • Distinguished Sales Club Award 2010 NJAR Circle of Excellence 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 www.DellasAgency.com • Email: kim@DellasAgency.com Cell: 609-425-0103 • Phone: 609-884-3488 • Toll Free: 1-888-878-3488 309 Decatur Street • Cape May, NJ 08204

“The highest compliment that I can receive is a Referral!”

136 LEAMING AVE. WEST CAPE MAY $339,000

Darcy G. Dickenson GRI,SFR Broker/Salesperson 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the heart of West Cape May. Living Room, Dining Room, Florida Room and more.

609-602-4122 direct 609-884-2700 x14 office 609-884-0788 Fax darcydickenson@hotmail.com www.capemayproperty.net

Page 132

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Sol Needles Real Estate

219 E. 3RD AVENUE, NORTH WILDWOOD Beautiful Duplex just 2 blocks to beach; main house offers 6 bedroom, 3 ½ baths, 1st floor has 1 bedroom, 1 bath apt.

Home has 2nd floor deck and 3rd floor oceanview deck; gas heat, central a/c. $619,995.

514 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY Best Commercial location in town for your business on the beautiful Washington Street Mall!

Call for complete details and an appointment. $1,390,000.

8/23: A Night Of Kiddy O’Ke At The Boiler Room PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Tommy Delany, Nicky and Frankie Casano

512 Washington Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • 800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com

501 MALLOW ROAD CAPE MAY BEACH

212 OAK AVENUE VILLAS Jen, Sharon, Skyla, William, Ava

Renovated in 2006, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath corner home sits just a block away from the Delaware Bay. Many views throughout of the meadows and the bay. $499,000

WOW! Complete high end renovation/additions to this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home located only 5 houses to the Delaware Bay Beaches and Sunsets! $339,000

1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Next to the Cape May Wawa

www.CoastlineRealty.com

Emily, Molly

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 133

Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

902 OCEAN DRIVE UNIT 906 LOWER TOWNSHIP

305 BRAINARD AVE. CAPE MAY POINT

608 FRANKLIN STREET CAPE MAY

261 GRANT STREET CAPE MAY

7 LINDA SUE LANE LOWER TOWNSHIP

Wow! Just 5 homes to the beautiful beaches in Cape May Point with stunning sunsets sits this large upside down contemporary home with soaring ceilings, skylights, gas fireplace, 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half baths. $775,000.

The Wisteria House located in the heart of Cape May’s historic district is a short walk to beach, shops and restaurants. This charming Victorian cottage features a front porch to relax and watch the horse drawn carriages, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Master suite also has access to 2nd floor screened in porch. $799,000.

Majestic 3-story Victorian has been restored to perfection, seamlessly blending classic charm with modern amenities which includes a custom built kitchen with granite counter tops, a breakfast bar and island, custom kitchen cabinetry and upgraded appliances (including wine cooler & built-in microwave). Heated in-ground pool with water fall. Original details include 11’ceilings, original staircases, custom milled hardwood (100 yr. Old Hard Pine) floors, 6’ crown moldings. $1,395,999.

This custom built showcase house is located south of the canal in the upscale “Cape May Estates” This home offers a large gourmet kitchen, family with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace, master suite with huge closet “room” (room could be converted back to a fourth bedroomtoo.) This a must see property! $699,000.

DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1300 desatnickrealestate.com

Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May coastlinerealty.com

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St. (609) 884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800 jerseycaperealty.com

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall Cape May (609) 884-8428 cbcapemay.com

1405 DELAWARE AVE. CAPE MAY

12 TRANQUILITY DR. CAPE MAY

1442 MISSOURI AVE. CAPE MAY

4 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE NORTH CAPE MAY

902 OCEAN DRIVE LOWER TOWNSHIP

This custom built 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the heart of the Cape May Marine district is beautiful. This home offers a terrific floor plan with spacious rooms and a state of the art kitchen. The first floor features a powder room, wood flooring throughout, and a lovely gas fireplace in the spacious living room. The second floor includes 3 bedrooms, two full baths, and a master suite with luxury bath and private deck. Look no further as this home at the shore is just perfect! $925,000

Brand new construction in a great location! This ranch home offers an open floor plan with stylish amenities for easy living. The living room offers a vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and sliding glass doors to the deck.

There are three bedrooms and two full baths along with a two car garage. Built to suit. $334,900

You’ll love this 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, upside down house with harbor views.

This property is used as a weekly Summer rental that produces strong income, soaring ceiling with skylights on the second floor living area, two large decks with awnings to view boat traffic, 1 car attached garage, outside shower, sprinkler system, nicely landscaped. $699,000

Fabulous 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on Private Street with large lot. Move right in and enjoy the spacious kitchen, upgraded windows and window treatments, comfortable living room with built in shelving and quality woodworking. Room to spread out in the landscaped yard. $179,000

Fabulous three-level 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo features open floor plan, generously sized bedrooms, baths( *dual sinks and jetted tub in master bath with separate super sized shower), custom cabinets, newer appliances, custom mirrors, designer light fixtures, covered decks which lead to pool, central a/c and gas heat, master bedroom with walk-in-closet, tons of storage space, garage with auto opener) and much more. The Canyon Club is well-established marina community. $495,000

HomeStead Real Estate 846 Broadway West Cape May 609-884-1888 homesteadcapemay.com

Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655 theresasenico.com

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-1007 wwilseyrealty.com

Heijung Park-Colameco Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800

Nautical coastal living at its finest! Canyon Club Resort and Marina. Upgraded 3 BR/2 BR luxury condo with awesome panoramic water views of the Marina and Cape May Harbor! Common area features include three pools, professionally maintained landscaping, onsite property management and tennis courts. $599,000

Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May 609-602-4122 capemayproperty.net

Page 134

Thursday, September 6, 2012 1116 Ohio Avenue Cape May 4 BR, 2 BA Spacious Rancher $629,000 Heijung Park-Colameco Broker/Sales

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc

739 Washington St., Cape May NJ 08204 Office: 609-884-5800 Cell: 609-602-8641 GotCapeMayHomes.com

Rentals Of The Week Adorable homes in America’s Original Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment

1310 B Pennsylvania Ave, Cape May Screened Porch, Open Deck, 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 6. $900-$1200 week

217 Alexander Ave., Cape May Point 5 BR, 4 BA Sleeps 10, w/d, a/, ID#100996 $3,500 - $5,900/week.

842 West Rio Grande Ave, Shaw Crest Summer Season Rental Sleeps 4, $7,000

26 and 26.5 Congress St., Cape May 13 BR, 4 BA, w/d, a/c, sleeps 28 – rent home or just 1 side (6-7 bedrooms) $7,000-$8,000/ week whole house – 1 side $4,650/week.

Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 coastlinerealty.com 111 Second Avenue, West Cape May 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 10.

Pet friendly. $2900/week

Call on Us for All Your Real Estate Needs!

501 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY NJ 08204 TOLL FREE: 877-884-8907 • LOCAL 609-884-1007 FAX 609-884-4407 • WWW.WILSEYREALTY.COM

115 Fourth Avenue, West Cape May 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps 6.

Eco friendly with pool. $3000/week Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com 11 North St Unit 4 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath, sleeps 4 9/8-9/14 - $1500 432 W Perry St 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath, sleeps 6 9/8-9/14 - $1100

609.884.1300

www.deSatnickRealEstate.com New Price!

2 DELAWARE AVENUE, DEL HAVEN Situated in Sun Ray Beach, this custom Town Bank Builders 4 BR/3 BA home exploits breathtaking Delaware Bay panoramic views! $584,500

5 POND CREEK LANE, WEST CAPE MAY Custom 4BR/3.5BA home with luxury upgrades!

Situated on over three low maintenance acres with expansive views of pristine wetlands & natural landscape. $799,000

New Price!

1001 LAFAYETTE STREET CAPE MAY NJ 08204 TODD H. DE SATNICK, BROKER OF RECORD

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1007 wilseyrealty.com Winter rental 712 A Corgie Street Cape May $1000 per month September-May Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May 609-602-4122 capemayproperty.net

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • cbcapemay.com For late summer or off season: Beautiful 504 Mistletoe in Cape May Beach 2 Bedrooms and 1 1/2 Baths.

Central air, outside shower.

Truly a show stopper! Sleeps 4. $1,200 a week.

Theresa Senico, Apex Realty, 2505 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 08251 (609) 408-4655 theresasenico.com 406 Madison Avenue, Cape May 4 BR/3.5 BA townhome. Sleeps 9 and is located just a short walking distance to the beach. $1500-$2900/week.

228 Windsor Avenue, Cape May 3 BR/3.5 BA Close to downtown and beaches. Sleeps 6. $1200-$1600/week.

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609.884.1300 • deSatnickRealEstate.com 104 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Sleeps 6. $1000-$1900 per week.

504 Sixth Avenue, West Cape May Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Sleeps 7. $1200-$1400 per week.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-3332, chrisclemanssir.com

312 S. Lake Drive., Cape May Point 4 BR, 3 BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher, decks, central a/c, sleeps 8

902 Lafayette Street, Cape May In the heart of town and close to everything. Tastefully decorated. 3 BR 2 BA

109 West Grant Street, Cape May 4 BR, 2.5 BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher,central a/c sleeps 12

1125 Washington Street, Cape May 5 bed 3 bath, sleeps 14.

Perfect for all occasions.

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com

Inquiries to rentals department at Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-5800

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Page 135

A Little Bit About Exit Zero Publishing Who we are, what we do, and where we go

Established July 4, 2003, proudly inspired by the late, great Pennywise magazine. Exit Zero Publishing is owned by Jack Wright and Jason Black. We also publish high-quality books as well as this fine periodical.

Telephone: (609) 770-8479 Fax: (609) 770-8481 E-mail: info@exitzero.us Website: www.exitzero.us Mailing address: 109 Sunset Boulevard Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Editor/Publisher: Jack Wright, jack@exitzero.us Advertising Director: Jason Black, jason@exitzero.us Staff Writer: Diane Stopyra, diane@exitzero.us Arts Editor: Tom Sims Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Nicole Mehlman, Ashley Middleton, Gabi Urda Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Julia Melendez Ashley Larson, Felicia Trusevich, Columnists: Kate Chadwick (Answer Lady), Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (Old Fogey) Labeler: Mary Smith Every Thursday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your home in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 B&W issues, plus five in color. Call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe.

DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape Savings Bank, Collier’s, All Irish Imports, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, By The Sea Realty, Oyster Bay, Cape May Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Bank of America, Victorian Hotel, SOMA Art Gallery, Island Grill, Primrose, Center For Community Arts, Primo Hoagies.

WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Original Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Jackson Street Boutique, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Ella's, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain Café, Love The Cook, Bath Time, Ugly Mug, Pilot House, Caroline Boutique, Kaleidoscope, Coldwell Banker, Colors, A Ca Mia, A Place On Earth, Between the Lines, Good Scents.

WASHINGTON STREET Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans’ Sotheby’s International Realty, Billmae Cottage, Thomas

Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

BEACHFRONT King’s Cottage, Blue Moon Pizza, Coachman’s Motor Inn, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richard's Inn, Inn at 22 Jackson Street, Saltwood B&B, Windward B&B, Uncle Bill’s, Ocean View Restaurant, Sandpiper, Hotel Alcott, Summer Station, The Original Fudge Kitchen, Montreal Liquor, Montreal Inn, Capri Motor Lodge, Periwinkle, Grand Hotel, Palace Hotel, Mission Inn, Angel by The Sea, Peter Shields, Hotel Macomber, Marquis de Lafayette.

COLUMBIA AVENUE Columbia House, Sun Bank, Dr Gorny, Victorian Abstract, MP Myers, Cape May Day Spa, Twin Gables, Henry Sawyer B&B, Linda Lee, Brass Bed Inn, Mason Cottage, Mainstay Inn, White Dove Cottage, The Manse B&B, Merion Inn, Cliveden Inn, Pharo’s B&B, Summer Cottage, John F. Craig House, Majestic Star.

GURNEY/OCEAN/STOCKTON Avalon Coffee, Cape May Beach & Kite, John Welsey Inn, Louie’s Pizza, Beach Massage, Inn of Cape May, Beauclair’s, Queen Victoria, Fairthorne, Bamboo Shack, Cheeks, Cape May Library, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel.

EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, Coastline Realty, Cape Bookkeeping, Shear Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic, C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin.

WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, Higher

Grounds, Tea By The Sea, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio, CVS, Albert Stevens Inn, Weddings by the Sea, Kate’s Flower Shop, Seaside Cheese Company, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, Copper Fish, Homestead Real Estate.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Sunset Liquors, The Bird House of Cape May, Butterfly Tea Room, Cape May Wicker, The Exit Zero Store and Gallery, Accent on Beauty, Cape Winds Florist, Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Point Post Office, Sunset Beach Gift Shop.

ROUTE 109 South Jersey Marina, Lobster House, Tony’s Marine Supply, Sea Gear Marine, Captain’s Cove, Cape May Whale Watcher, Lucky Bones, Tony’s Pizza, Cape May Antique Center.

NORTH CAPE MAY Laundromat, North Beach Gym, Heart to Heart Flowers, Le Gates, Harpoon Henry’s, Mr. J’s Music Shop, Cape May–Lewes Ferry, Gorman’s, Hair Cuttery, Italian Affair, Cape May Veterinary.

OFF THE ISLAND The Canyon Club, Harbor View Restaurant, Axelsson’s Blue Claw, Cape Liquors, Moose Lodge, Old Grange, Historic Cold Spring Village, Hawk Haven Vineyards.

VILLAS Lower Township Construction, Lower Township Municipal, Apex Realty, Curl Up and Dye, Fish and Fancy, Villas Liquor, Snippers Salon, Jake’s Bar and Grill, Kiddie Closet, Cape Savings Bank, Cohwen’s Ink Emporium, Wing It.