A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, December 27, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 47 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort
Helping Out Our Neighbors
On December 19, Harley Shuler of the Community Food Closet of Cape May gathered donations collected by Cape May Stage. Also pictured are Managing Director Jon Wojciechowski, Bookkeeper Nakeya Barreto, Marketing Director Alicia Grasso, Box Office Manager Debbie Lewis, and Artistic Director Roy Steinberg. Board member Karen LoSasso joins the staff along with her husband Marty and son Monty, both of whom volunteer regularly for the organization. Aleksey Moryakov
THIS WEEK
Bubbly and Refreshing Like Exit Zero, It’s...
The Champagne Issue!
WCM School Lunch At Mad Batter
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Chapter 5 Of “A Very Zombie Christmas”
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Beach Bum Party At Dock Mike’s
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«Talk of the Town.......................... Page 13
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«Activity of the Week......................Page 77
«The Undertow............................. Page 37
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12/13: WCM Elementary’s Intergenerational Luncheon At The Mad Batter
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12/11: Greater Cape May Historical Society Party At Lucky Bones PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
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Each week, we will feature a lucky subscriber (and Exit Zero T-shirt winner!) in this spot. This week’s subscriber: Mary Jane Roache of Drexel Hill, PA. How long have you been coming to Cape May? Since 1975. I used to just visit for the day, but then my parents bought a house there, and now I have one as well. Who are you normally with? My husband, Bill, and my daughter, Carolyn. Favorite thing about Cape May? The meadows, which are right off of Sunset Boulevard. Least favorite thing? Parking. Favorite restaurants? The Lobster House Coffee Shop and Panico’s. Favorite place to stay? My house, which is on Columbia Avenue in West Cape May. If you could change one thing about Cape May, what would it be? January. It is the only month when it’s just a little too cold outside. Favorite thing about Exit Zero? I like the Talk of the Town column. It tells you what’s going on around town so I’m always kept upto-date. It also has a very witty perspective that I like. Least favorite thing about Exit Zero? Nothing. What’s your T-shirt size? Extra large, please!
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Quotes Of The Week
Random Factoid
“Great love affairs start with Champagne and end with tisane.” —Honore de Balzac “Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends.”—Tom Waits “Some people wanted champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hot dogs.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower
CHAMPAGNE was very sweet in 19th century, sometimes more than 10 times as sweet as the average brut is now. The amount of sugar back then made a glass of the good stuff as sweet as a sugary soda. Today, brut champagnes, the most popular type of bubbly, have low sugar, around 1.5% or less.
Cocktail Recipe Of The Week... Cognac Sparklers INTERESTED in mixing up your drink of choice for this year’s New Year’s Eve toast? If you’re bored with just a class of classic champagne, try this sophisticated cocktail instead. The apple flavor plays delightlfully off the strength of the Cognac. Hard sparkling cider may be substituted for soft if you would prefer. You can’t toast the coming new year alone, so this recipe makes two drinks.
Ingredients: 1 oz(2 tablespoons) Cognac 1 cup chilled sparkling apple cider A few dashes bitters 2 Champagne flutes Pour Cognac into each of 2 Champagne flutes. Top each with chilled sparkling apple cider, and finish with a few dashes bitters. Stir well, and make sure to make a toast before you enjoy.
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12/11: Greater Cape May Historical Society Holiday Party At Lucky Bones
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Goings-On Around Town
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Upcoming can’t-miss events around town... mark your calendars
ECEMBER 30 is the final day for patrons to bring three or more non-perishable items to the Cape May Stage box office and receive a $10 discount off regular admission prices to see the holiday comedy, A Tuna Christmas, the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy, Greater Tuna. The Food Closet is specifically requesting laundry detergent, small jars of jelly, small cans of soup, peanut butter, coffee, toilet paper, small boxes of cereal, and boxed pasta. The company also requests that each individual bring a minimum of three non-perishable items or more. Spare what you can for our northern neighbors who are currently in need of your support. A Tuna Christmas runs Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8pm, with Saturday and Sunday matinées at 3pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, 405 Lafayette Street. RING in the new year the Cape May way by attending the Glitter Ball at Congress Hall. A full-service plated dinner will be prepared by Congress Hall’s own
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chefs. Dance the night (and the year) away with live music and indulge in the open bar. At midnight, there will be a champagne toast for you and your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of 2013. Tickets are $165 a person and includes admission to the Boiler Room’s New Years Eve Party — from 9:30pm-2am, enjoy snacks, drinks, and a performance by the Billy D. Light Trio. For more information, call (609)-884-1816. TEST your sleuthing skills with the East Lynne Theater Company and The Henry Sawyer Inn’s Murder Mystery Weekends. Packages include Friday night appetizers at the inn, dinner at one of Cape May’s fine restaurants, breakfasts at the inn, and a dessert reception on Saturday evening — all while guests continue to gather clues to solve the crime. Cost is $349 for two people (plus tax) in a deluxe room; upgrade to a two-room suite for an additional $50. There are only four dates to show off your inner detective: January 18-19, February 22-23, March 8-9, and March 23-24. Call the Henry Sawyer Inn at (609) 884-5667 to reserve your spot.
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THE Midiri Bros Traditional Jazz will perform at the Cape May VFW on Sunday, January 27. For only $20 (or $15, if you purchase in advance), you can enjoy the sounds of one of the top traditional jazz bands in America from 2-4pm. Proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Southern Jersey. There will be free parking, a cash bar, and an optional dinner at 4:30pm. THE East Lynne Theater Company and The Henry Sawyer Inn are teaming up for The Playwriting Get-Away on March 1 and 2, which will feature the Then-Minute Play. Participants will attend three workshops sessions and enjoy other activities that promise to stir the imagination while they work on putting together their own, original ten-minute play. Cost is $399 for two people and $299 for one (plus tax), which includes accommodations, breakfast, afternoon tea and treats for two nights, and the workshop fee. For those not needing accommodations, the fee is $150. Call the Henry Sawyer Inn at (609) 884-5667 to reserve your spot.
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Talk Of The Town
Ramblings, idle gossip, and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends
New Face In Town
CAPE May Stage will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year... a time to look back on all that the professional equity theater has become. We can be proud of the 1853 church turned stateof-the-art venue that is the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, the Broadway talent which makes its way here every season, the education and outreach programs which immerse local children in the beauty of the arts, and the fact that all of this exists in our own backyard. With so many feathers in the caps of those responsible for this Cape May gem, it would be easy, one would think, for complacency to creep in. Not that we advocate for any organization resting on its laurels, but this non-profit does have a great deal of them on which to rest. And yet, the attitude at Cape May Stage is less nostalgia for the past, and more excitement for the future. This week, we sat down with Jon Wojciechowski, the new Executive Managing Director at Cape May Stage. Crossword-doer, zombie aficionado, and nationally-renowned expert on marketing and development, he’s got heaps of fresh ideas for this little theater by the sea, as well as the experience needed to see them through. “It’s an honor for me to come here at this time,” Jon told us. “I really feel like I’m on the cusp of something great. I feel like this is my chance to prove myself.” But prove himself is something Jon has already done. Beside the short stint where he wanted to become an astronaut, Jon always thought he’d like to be involved with theatre. As a child growing up in New York, he participated in community and regional productions. “ I was a terrible actor,” he said. “I had this habit of rocking back and forth. They used to have another
kid sit behind me in rehearsals to hold my legs in the hopes of breaking me of the habit.” But when it came time for college, Jon’s parents forbade him from studying the performing arts. “They wanted me to get a job,” he said. So he went into business instead and, after graduation, joined the marketing department of a friend’s HMO. “That’s how I got into healthcare, which I’ve done for 19 years.” At the beginning of his career, Jon worked for bigger healthcare systems and hospitals, but this proved frustrating. “I had a lot of theories about marketing and fundraising, but at a really large organization, you have to go through so many layers of approval, and it can take years to change tactics,” he said. So when an opportunity arose to move to Portland, Maine and become the VP of marketing for a much smaller organization, he seized the chance. “I saw it as a laboratory for all of my crazy marketing and development ideas.” Jon said. “In three years, we completely changed the place around. The town went from hating us to loving us.” And this was no small feat, considering his first week on the job, the hospital received a letter from just one of many disgruntled patrons, saying she’d rather “die en route to another hospital than ever be treated there again.” Jon’s success did not go unnoticed; he’s won 55 national awards for marketing and development, he speaks countrywide on marketing and fundraising policies, and he’s written a book called Marketing Your Mission, slated for publication at the end of 2013. But even this wonderful response to his work could not help him suppress the nagging feeling that healthcare was not his forever job. “Two years ago, I went through an early mid-life crisis,” he said (adding that he’s 46, but doesn’t like to admit it, so his age varies, depending on where you look
online). “I figured I’ve got at least another 20, 25 years of work and, actually, I’m not a person who can see myself retiring at all,” he said. “I thought: Why not switch careers?” And that is how Jon ended up as Managing Director of Portland Stage in Maine and, after having to leave that job in order to deal for an extended time with his deceased father’s estate, at Cape May Stage. “I just want to build on all of the great work the board, the volunteers, [Artistic Director] Roy Steinberg, and the staff have done,” he said, explaining that this process will include more integration with the local arts community, greater use of social media, initiatives that will make the stage more accessible to young audiences, and the implementation of an “aggressive” intern program. “This is key for us,” he said. “Not only do we have a lot we can teach interns, but we have a lot we can learn from young, emerging theatre professionals. They are fresh out of college with fresh ideas, not yet biased by life. They want to know why you can’t just charge five dollars a seat, throw open the doors and have 10 shows a day. They’re coming in with a different perspective, and I find somewhere in the middle is where really great ideas are born.” In the meantime, Jon is spending his time getting acquainted with Cape May, where he says everyone has been “incredibly welcoming.” He’s been pleased to encounter Bath Time on the Mall (“soap is one of my weaknesses”), but he’s equally happy spending time at home. “I’m a big nerd,” he said. “I like my crossword puzzles. I like to read. I love model railroading. And ghost stories, zombies, and post-apocalyptic stories are my guilty pleasure.” Another interest? Carpenter’s Gothic
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Jon Wojciechowski has the challenge of implementing lots of exciting new ideas for Cape May Stage. We’ve got the challenge of learning how to spell and pronounce his last name. Aleksey Moryakov
Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 architecture. “After Anderson Cooper bought his firehouse and converted it into a home, I thought that would be such a great idea,” Jon said. So I started Googling, and I found this cute little firehouse that for some reason I thought was on the west coast. Turns out, it’s the one in town here; I stumbled across it my first weekend here, driving around trying to familiarize myself with town. I was stopped at a red light and I said, ‘That’s my firehouse.’ How weird is that? It’s like being here is meant to be.” Something else that’s looking meant to be? A compelling 2013 season at Cape May Stage, which is currently looking into an additional seventh show. Buy your tickets, Cape May; we’re thinking they’re going to be even hotter than usual.
Getting Fit For The New Year
ACCORDING to the University of Scranton, 45% of Americans will make a New Year’s resolution this year. Because losing weight
and staying fit are usually among the top 10 most popular resolutions (number one and five, respectively, last year), we figured we’d get you the skinny on getting skinny in Cape May. As for those of you who are looking to, say, budget your money better (number three), quit smoking (number seven), or fall in love (a veritable afterthought, coming in at number nine!), you’re on your own. We contacted Mark Chamberlain — coowner of North Beach Health Club, a level one certified CrossFit trainer, and a certified Olympic lifting trainer — who gave us the rundown on the classes offered at his gym. Or, at least, some of the classes offered here. “We have over 20; you know that, right?” Mark said when we asked him for an explanation of each. No, we did not know that. So here are some of the basics, and some of the misconceptions that surround them: Yoga, pilates, and Zumba are all good places to begin for, well, beginners, Mark says. And if you’re one of those cavemen who thinks yoga would be an emasculating lady-fest,
you’re wrong. “Men and women attend almost equally,” Mark said. “I direct everyone to yoga, even the burlier, stronger guys, right after the holiday.” Part of Mark’s own resolution? Yoga every Sunday. “It takes a lot of core strength.” Once you get a bit more fit, advanced power yoga is also an option. Also important to know for beginners is not to be scared away by classes which have the same reputation as that bully who used to pummel kids in the schoolyard. “Every class is scaled to your ability,” Mark said. “Whatever’s going on, you don’t have to be stepping as high or kicking as high.” Even in CrossFit, we wanted to know? This is, after all, the class with the rap as the biggest pummeler. “CrossFit is the place I learned how important it is to bring people in at their own pace,” Mark said. “Recently, I had two 63-year-old people who’d just started and a 19-year-old girl in one class. Everyone got a killer workout. Everyone competes against themselves, but it’s a real team effort. No one leaves until the last person is
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12/11: Chamber Of Commerce Holiday Party At The Mad Batter
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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 14 done. It’s a culture of camaraderie.” The regular CrossFit classes are an even-split between guys and gals, but for women who don’t feel comfortable working out in the same room as men, Mark also offers two female-only classes. The focus in each CrossFit? Speed, strength, balance, agility, power, stamina, endurance, coordination, and accuracy, which is a lot of return for your resolution. Despite what you may have heard, bootcamp isn’t going to be full of Schwarzenegger types, either. “It’s not meant to build tremendous strength,” Mark said. Set up as a circuit complete with 11 to 14 stations, this is a “very challenging cardio workout.” But let’s say none of these appeal to you, and you’re also not into spin (“This is another world; it tends to attract a die-hard, passionate crowd”), interval training (“It’s a combo of step weights, bands, and functional body movements”), boxing (“This is taught by local professional Chuck Mussachio, and it’s a great way to get out extra aggression”), or the soonto-be implemented classes geared entirely for larger men and women with a considerable amount of weight to lose. How do you stay trim without a gym? “You lose weight in the
kitchen,” Mark said. “You can do all the working out you want to, but if you’re not eating properly, it won’t matter.” Here are some important myth-busters: 1. “Stay away from anything that says low fat,” Mark says. “It just means the flavor has been substituted with something else, likely more sugar. And if a product says low sugar, look for substitutes like Nutrisweet or aspartame, which become toxic in your body over time. The only thing you can do to avoid sugar is stop eating it.” And you should stop eating it. “Sugar is a killer,” Mark says. “If you have a big belly, you’re eating too much of it.” 2. Restricting calories is “the worst thing you can do,” Mark says. “You should be eating plenty of food,” he told us, “high protein, good
carbs, lots of veggies, some fruit. Eating crappy lean cuisines meals never works; you will end up putting the weight back on. Some people do it because they need to fixate on something... it used to be food; now it’s numbers. If you need the fixation, that’s fine. Otherwise, it’s stupid.” Mark instead recommends the Zone Diet or the Paleo Diet (otherwise known as the “caveman diet;” it involves eating nothing our caveman ancestors wouldn’t have had access to) as alternatives. And be sure to make your food ahead of time. “Otherwise,” he explains, “when you get home from work, you’ll be too stinking hungry, and you’ll opt for the bag of potato chips from Wawa.” 3. No need to go crazy with the water. Yes, it’s important, and the more you work out, the more you need, but for some people, Mark says, “it becomes a fetish.” The thirst mechanism is there for a reason. Mark also recommends, if you’re not a gym rat, hiring a personal trainer who can work to your strengths and show you how to do things the right way, so you’re not wasting your time. (Mark just ran a half-marathon, which he trained for once a week. “If you know how to run properly, you can do it forever,” he told us.)
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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 16 But no matter where you choose to get fit in 2013 — in the home or the gym — remember that it IS possible to reach your goals. Mark told us about a woman named Ruth, mother of six, who lost 109 pounds in one year, after making her own New Years resolution. “When she started out, she was able to do almost nothing,” Mark said. “She was in the senior class, and she’s only 35.” Now, she does CrossFit, spin, and “all kinds of training” regularly. She’s amazing.” And if this doesn’t inspire you to drop and give us 20, nothing will.
Exit Zero Burns Supper
THERE will be an exciting new twist to the hottest event of Cape May’s winter. On Thursday, January 24, we will be hosting the Ninth Annual Exit Zero Burns Supper at the Ugly Mug. This is our annual homage to the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns, which is a sell-out every year. Why the Scottish theme? In case you’re new to this magazine (welcome!), EZ’s publisher is Scottish, so there you have it. It’s good enough reason. We have people coming from as far as Pittsburgh for this event, and this year, there is even more reason to come. For the first time,
we will be making our own haggis! Genius artist, and regular EZ contributor, Victor Grasso is also an excellent cook and he will be working with Ugly mug chef Gary Romberger and his men in the kitchen to concoct a treat that even the most skeptical of Americans will HAVE to try. Listen folks, we will NOT be cooking it in a sheep’s stomach — that’s old school haggis. No, this dish will be made with ground sirloin from our pals at West Side Market, along with oatmeal and spices. It will
be served with turnip freshly pulled from the Exit Zero garden in Cape May, and mashed potato. In other words, an absolute treat! If you DON’T wish to partake, you can always have the fish and chips. For appetizer, choose from the ridiculously tasty Scotch egg (boiled egg wrapped in sausage and fried) and salad. There is whisky cake for dessert. And then there are the festivities! As always, the men of the Irish Pipe Brigade will be there, treating us all to a bagpipe jamboree. There will also be poetry recitals and music from some of our favorite local artists. More than half the tickets have already sold, so get on it! They cost $30 each and proceeds will be donated to the Exit 0 Jazz Festival. You can buy them by calling our store at 609770-8479 (yes it’s winter, but we are open every single day, 10-5), or by going online to ezstore.us and clicking on Burns Supper. Tickets are the same price as they were the first year — just $30. Finally, this publication has been very critical of City Hall this year (and in previous years). We will be continuing to hold our elected officials accountable in the coming year(s), but as always we will be working to do our best to promote Cape May. That’s why we’re here! But in the meantime, all we want to do is to wish everyone a wonderful 2013!
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NEW YEAR’S EVE @ THE RIO
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12/11: Chamber Of Commerce Holiday Party At The Mad Batter
Kathleen Hayes, John DeBaun
Joan Bjork, Jan Pask
Bob Steenrod, Teresa Henry
Doreen Talley, Steven Overby
Patty, Mike
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Spouty-Offy
The column where anonymous gasbags have their say! DOES anybody know the name of that store by the West Cape May Motel? There is no sign and it is rarely open! — Villas *** DO NOT talk to Bill at the North Cape May Post Office while he is doing your mail... unless you want a bunch of voids. — Cape May *** I WISH that things were just spelled like they sound! For example, champagne should be spelled Sham-Pain. Then the pain part would be fitting for all the hangovers on New Year’s day! — Cape May
have spent all my money on that stoopid bunker! — Cape May
***
ARCHIE Bunker was a funny man! — Erma
I DON’T know why everyone loves champagne so much... it’s just wine with bubbles. — Erma *** I HEARD that Russell from Swain’s New Year’s resolution was to not be so lanky in 2013. — Exit Zero *** I LIKED it better when New York City made an apple drop instead of a just a ball. — Cape May *** I LOST my two front teeth for Christmas when I bit into a really hard fruitcake. — Cape May *** I SAW an older gentleman walking around with a candy cane. Seriously, he was using a walking cane that looked like a candy cane. Way to get into the spirit, sir. — Cape May *** WELL, December 21, 2012 has come and gone and we are all still here. Wish I would not
*** BUNKER is a funny word! — Erma ***
*** ARCHIE sounds like archery and I like to shoot arrows! — Erma *** SPEAKING of arrows, I found an arrowhead the other day on Sunset Beach. — Exit Zero *** DON’T forget to get your Burnt Supper Tickets! Only $30 to have some charred haggis! — Erma [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: It is NOT the burnt supper... it’s called the Burns Supper in honor of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. And you’ll get some delicious haggis (or fish and chips), plus a Scotch Egg. And you’ll have a really good time while supporting a local charity!] *** EXIT Zero would like to wish all of our readers a happy and healthy new year. Thank you for reading our paper! — Jack, Jason, Diane, Aleks, Doree, Ashley, Felicia, Julia, Michele, Beth, Diane, Kate, Terry, David and anyone else we forgot to list
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12/14: Tree-Lighting Ceremony At Macedonia Baptist Church
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
12/14: Senior Citizens Of North Cape May Christmas Luncheon
Joe Luckejo, Loretta Bannon
Peg , Jack
Dave and Ann Gairo
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Page 25 Serving Dinner from 5pm December 31... New Year’s Eve!
Wishing Everyone A Healthy, Happy & Prosperous New Year!
Mary Myers, Barbara Coyle, Peg Lawick, Reggie Difiore were among the attendees of this holiday soiree, held at The Grand Hotel.
And Clipper Ship Pub
609-884-5878 • 991 Ocean D rive, Cape May
December 28-31 Serving Dinner from 5pm
Pat B., Eleanor Caire, Marie Costantino
Accepting New Year’s Eve Reservations!
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS Available 5:00-5:30
(609) 898-0100
1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May Maryellen Cassidy, Patricia, Terry
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12/14: Senior Citizens Of North Cape May Christmas Luncheon PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Serving Dinner from 5pm Every Day Dec. 26 - 31 (Re-opening Valentine’s Day 2013) Dot Burns, Jane Morales, Ann Nadler
RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE PARTY FOR 2013!
Martha B., Mary Mallon, Stanley and Mary Hagerty
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
Lucille Ruddy, Bertie Miley, Arlene Felber, Cass Sharkey
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Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
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$15-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
ALEATHEA’S 7 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-5555, Ext. 226 www.innofcapemay.com
Aleathea’s is closed for the season but we still needed to fill this space so there! They will re-open in March 2013
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.
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$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. Early bird dinner specials from 4-5:30pm
B, L, D
$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D
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YES
YES
BELLA VIDA CAFÉ 406 N. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-6332 www.bellavidacafe.com
You’ll leave feeling satisfied, and proud for having made a healthy choice... Lots of homemade selections, with plenty 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!
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$15-$28 Cards: V, MC
BYOB
YES
NO
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
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.
B, L, D
$8-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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. 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 ORGANIC MARKET 120 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-3200
It’s been a long time coming, and we are so glad to have an organic market on the island. Stock up on local produce, bread and a range of healthy-tasty goodies.
Organic Food Store
Varies Cards: Please call
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12/16: An Evening With Red Mare At The Pilot House
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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?
Winery
$5-$27 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
WINERY
N/A
NO
Other details
CAPE MAY WINERY 711 Townbank Road, North Cape May (609) 884-1169 www.capemaywinery.com
This beautiful winery is open daily from 125pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Plus they have additional tours around the holidays.
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
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.
B, L, D
$6-$14
BYOB
NO
YES
THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700 www. virginiahotel.com
Enjoy your meal (and the crisp fall air) on the Ebbitt Room porch, overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or enjoy the simple elegance of this dining room.
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BAR
YES
NO
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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!
L, D
$5-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
YES
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GOOD EARTH ORGANIC EATERY 600 Park Blvd., West Cape May (609) 898-6161
Nothing but the best of ingredients at this pescaterian restaurant on Park Boulevard. A very welcome addition to the neighborhood.
L, D
Please call for more info
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. Great $16 dinner specials and Friday is pizza night and shrimp stravaganza!
B, L, D
$6-$30 Cards: V, MC
BAR
NO
YES
HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD 600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347 www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
Open year round. Tasting room open daily 11am to 6pm. Wine tasting and sales, wine by the glass and bottle, gourmet cheese plates to enjoy on premise.
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12/12: Benefit For NJ Realtors Affected By Sandy At CM Winery
PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Now t h ro u g h D e ce m b e r 3 1 : O p e n fo r B re a k f a s t, Lu n c h a n d D i n n e r
Open New Year’s Day for Brunch 10:30-2:30 - Accepting Reservations Fe a t u r i n g K a te D el a n y o n a c o u s t i c g u i ta r
5 0 0 Ca p e Ave n u e, Ca p e M ay Po i nt, New J e r s ey 609-884-5757
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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-2111 www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com
Closed for the season. They will reopen in 2013 and they will feature a new expanded bar!
PETER SHIELDS 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May (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.
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.
Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
Other details
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12/12: Benefit For NJ Realtors Affected By Sandy At CM Winery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Jessica Lees, John Linnington, Kathy Harron, Gina Tubertini
Joan Morey, Dave Green, Lisa Munn
AmySue, Chip, HelenAnn
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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?
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$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BAR
YES
YES
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N/A
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. great wings too!
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!
Liquor Store
Please call for info
N/A
N/A
NO
TISHA’S 318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119 www.tishasfinedining.com
This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall, at the former site of Stumpo’s. Delicious food for lunch and dinner!
B, L, D
$18-$35 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
YES
YES
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!
L, D
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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!
L, D
$2-$37 Cards: V, MC, AE
BYOB
YES
YES
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. Located right on the beachfront by Congress Hall.
B, L
$4-$9
BYOB
NO
YES
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
L, D
$8-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
YES
YES
WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5697 www.washingtoninn.com
Superb gourmet food, and a bar to get your night off on the right foot. Amazing wine list. Check out their $5 specials at the Wine Bar.
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BAR
YES
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WILLOW CREEK WINERY 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May (609) 770-8782 www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com
You can “adopt” one of the vines on this breathtaking, 50-acre winery, which will afford you the VIP treatment!
Winery
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12/12: Benefit For NJ Realtors Affected By Sandy At CM Winery
Janet Kerney, Paul Newman
Lisa Bassett, Steven Church
Theresa Senico, Dan Senico
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12/12: Benefit For NJ Realtors Affected By Sandy At CM Winery
Jason Grabowski, Gina Tubertini
Michelle Pluta, Megan O.
Suzanne Cafiero, Debbie Celubiale
Tom Hartle, Jim Ridgway
Charity Clark, Brian
Kathy and Bill Nace
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Cape May’s Finest
New Year’s Eve Gala
Thursday, December 27, 2012
12/12: Benefit For NJ Realtors Affected By Sandy At CM Winery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Bill Demesquita , Dan and Jane Senico
Groove Place
New Year’s Eve in our Penthouse Ballroom • Top Shelf Open Bar with Hors D’Oeuvres
• Four Course Surf & Turf Dinner
• Entertainment by the Fabulous Party Band “Groove Place”
• Champagne Toast at Midnight. • 1am Continental Breakfast with Mimosas
Tickets Available for $130pp
At the Grand Hotel 1045 Beach Avenue 609.884.5611
www.grandcapemay.com
Dave Clemans, Lynn Gleeson, Valerie Bell
Thursday, December 27, 2012
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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
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OTS to get to, and not a lot of time to do it. So shut up and read already. My wife would like to thank Shannon, Jeanette, Deanna, Christina and Lori, the girls of Accent on Beauty, for the lovely day she spent with them last Friday, getting pampered in the fashion in which she deserves and would receive daily were I a millionaire. But I’m not, so once a year sounds about right. And I wouldn’t want to spoil her… And I would like to thank them for taking the fight out of her for a few hours. I was able to nap, fart, play Wii, eat potato chips and scratch myself in some places without retort. Pretty good day for all, I’d say. (My wife apologizes for any name misspellings; her eyes were crossed until about 9 o’clock.) Did the Terry O’ke thing at Dog Tooth Grill last Tuesday for their annual staff party (though in December I call it Merry O’ke) and I have to say, the corner of Taylor and NJ Avenues in Wildwood just might be as windy as the corner of Beach and Ocean
in Cape May. So… congratulations, corner of Taylor and NJ? South Jersey Sports Training proprietor Mike Wilson’s new gym (Cape May Fitness Center in North Cape May) will most likely be opening just after the New Year. IF, he says, he’s happy with it. If not he’ll take an extra week or two to finish sprucing it up before opening to the public. Okay, Mike… I guess I’ll try to stay fat until February. But I can’t promise anything. I’m coaching my son Henry’s feisty six- and seven-year-old basketball team again this year. One of them, Lily Vogel, has progressed from being so shy she didn’t want to walk on the court at our first
practice to me now begging her to let other kids shoot at her fourth practice. I’m like Larry Brown! I have also learned she is a niece (or something) of Wildwood Crest native Frank Vogel. Oh, he’s also the coach of the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. So… no pressure. Stopped into the Pilot House last Sunday for the official debut of Red Mare, a new supergroup featuring Rose Kelly, Ed Dobbs, Chuck Manich and Andy Vernon, local legends all. Being something of a local legend myself (though hardly on their level) I found it interesting to see so many other local legends there to catch them — Don Shough, Syndi Raymond, Barry Tischler (who did a fine job priming the crowd), House Divided, and so on. This goes to show the high esteem in which these guys are held. We were not musicians from 5:30-7, we were fans. And we were not disappointed. Red Mare are actively seeking gigs. Contact them at redmareband.com. On the opposite end of the spectrum, it
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looks like Acoustic Mayhem’s run at Goodnight Irene’s has come to an end (we were told “don’t turn down any work”, which is code for “here’s your hat, what’s your hurry?”). The acoustic/ open mic/ karaoke thing never quite took hold, and we’ll be finishing up this Saturday with a straight Acoustic Mayhem show. So come out what you’re going to not miss! Or something. Then come see us at Anglesea Pub on January 5! But on the opposite end of THAT spectrum, I couldn’t be more pleased with the progress of the First Annual Beatles Night, Cape May, which is happening January 20, 7pm-11pm. The response has been, quite literally, overwhelming. As of this writing, 45 of the 50 song slots have been claimed, which is simply amazing. And this is my last chance to promote it in EZ, so I will do so with full force! I invite you all to come out and sing and dance along, or just listen and enjoy a cocktail or two (or six… the more the bar makes the more the band makes). It’s going to be a blast. And we finally found a name for the house band (Me, Mike O’Brien, Will Knapp {Ding!} of Acoustic Mayhem, Terry Dougherty of the Herb Moore Trio and Al Olivero of Stage 3) — The Love Me Dudes! Eh? Eh? I’m also told that if this one goes well (it will) there may be another in February. Who’s in? I’m also working on another February show. I don’t want to say too much, but let’s just say it involves the Anglesea Pub, and a piano, man. To those reading “A Very Zombie Christmas”, the fifth chapter appears in this issue and will be concluded online next week... so tune into exitzero.us. And don’t miss my second short story collection, which will be published next year, along with an e-book version, too. I have often, in the past, used the term “chaps my ass” as
a way to present anger of frustration. As in... “The way Andy Reid uses his timeouts really chaps my ass.” Well now, as a person of a certain size who mounts the treadmill three to four days a week for three miles at a pop, I know exactly what a chapped ass feels like. And let me tell you, it is no laughing matter. So before you use this phrase in a nonchalant manner, please think of your fat friends who may be struggling with chapped ass right now. Weight Watch: I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but I’m pretty proud of the fact that I have now gone ONE YEAR without McDonald’s or fast food of any kind, and in the process have lost 20 lbs since January 1, 2012, when I tipped the scales at 252 lbs, a.k.a. The Heaviest I’ve Ever Been. I got down to a September low of 223 and currently hover around 232 depending on what time of day it is, what/ when I’ve eaten, the number of suns circling the Earth, how full my bladder is, and a number of other very scientific factors. The Big Deal aspect of this has been the keeping off of most of it, which I struggle with every year. It’s easy to lose some weight when you’re working 60-plus hours and seven-plus days a week in the summer. I’d like to drop another 10-15 lbs by the time EZ returns in February, but I’ve learned to be happy where I am. At a net 20 lbs lost per year, by the time I’m dead I’ll be my ideal weight. That’s all for this year. I hope everyone has (had) a Merry Christmas, and I hope to see you at Rio Station on New Year’s Eve to turn another page. Til then, I’ll see you when I see you. (Look for my Best of/ Worst of column on the Exit Zero website, exitzero.us.) ’Til next year, don’t get caught in The Undertow. No animals were insulted in the making of this column.
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12/19: West Cape May Business Association Party
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The Movie Column
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This week, Dave Jambo, Cape May Film Society member, reviews “Lincoln”
HE latest history adaptation, Lincoln, from Steven Spielberg has received seven Golden Globe nominations and is looking like a contender for Oscar. So when I went to see this film, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, I had great expectations. The story follows Lincoln through the Civil War and emancipation of the slaves. As you would expect from a big budget production, the sets and cinematography are excellent. But the history lesson is out to lunch. There are conversations between Lincoln and other characters that are disingenuous at best, contrived at worst. If you asked the screenwriters, “Did that conversation really take place?” They might answer, “Who says it didn’t?” And don’t we deserve more dedication to accuracy? Here, there is absolutely none. Daniel Day-Lewis will no doubt be nominated for awards. His acting in this film was too theatrical — as if he was in a stage play versus a film. Or perhaps it was
If only honest Abe were portrayed more, well, honestly... just that I did not find his character believable — which is not to say I don’t find Lincoln believable — just the character as portrayed in this movie. Given the choice between seeing this film and another about Lincoln... choose the other. It might be that you will watch a well-done documentary. Or maybe you’ll even want to see Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, a campy movie released earlier this year. Why not see the vampire slaying Lin-
coln? At least you will have zero expectation for accuracy! This trend towards films that are more biographically sketchy versus biographical sketches is prevalent. Bill Murray is starring in the new film Hyde Park on Hudson where he plays President Franklin Roosevelt. This film is not receiving the best of reviews in part because of its failure to have a standard for historical accuracy. While I’m providing a review of new movies, try to stay away from a film called This Is 40. It’s called a sequel to the 2007 film Knocked Up (as if that’s supposed to be a selling point). Essentially the film is Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann as a 40-something couple whining about nothing. Oh, and not like the Seinfeld-esque let’s talk about nothing and be funny. Rather this is more like let’s complain about everything and have a funny line here and there but ultimately make you feel miserable. Skip it. Cape May Film Society welcomes your reviews! Email your notes (not a full review, we can make it one!) to capemayfilm@hotmail.com.
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The Old Fogey
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Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur
DO love starting the new year with a bottle of the finest Capepagne. Or, as the uncouth today insist on calling it, Champagne. I will have none of that nonsense, I assure you (though I trust you know me well enough by now to be sure that my stance on all things “nonsense” is to take my silver-topped walking cane to the fool dispensing it and deliver a sound thrashing): we invented sparkling wine here in Cape May and we will not be robbed of the credit. Actually, I lie: we have long since been robbed of all credit but still, I didn’t get where I am today by accepting defeat without first emptying the chambers of my pair of pearly handled revolvers at the culprit. Which brings me nicely to the origins of the drink. I recall Daniel Boone and I were taking delivery of a few cases of wine from the local Lenape Indians (oh come now, you didn’t know they had vineyards? Did you think they were savages? Next you will deny all knowledge of the world famous Lenape Hanging Gardens or the fact that the existing lighthouse stands on
the site of the one the Lenape built from seashells and gold nuggets, that stood 300 meters tall and whose f lame could be seen all the way to Ireland) and neither they nor we had noticed the wine was not done fermenting. Of course in these days the bottles were of thick raw glass and the corks were lumps of lead shot pressed to be a perfect seal. Well, Danny and I were barely halfway back to the city when we were ambushed by none other than a roving pack of Conquistadores, intent on raping, pillaging
and incessantly babbling Spanish. We were caught with our guns holstered and our swords sheathed, and so could only run for our lives, still carrying the jiggling rattling bottles of wine. In the end, they cornered us on the lawn of Congress Hall (which of course was not Congress Hall in these days: what do you take this story for: something fanciful?) and we prepared to die, when all of a sudden one of the bottles exploded from the internal pressure, sending a lead ball through the head of the leading Spaniard. We instantly seized more bottles and shook them like malarial fellas, and gunned down all our foes in seconds. Of course we had to then finish the opened bottles and then staggered to our destination, helped along the way by a passing and treacherous Frenchie, whom I may in my inebriation have told the tale to. Well, the rogue set sail for France immediately, and the rest is history: he came up with a ridiculous alternative account of the drink’s history, and we were cheated. Unbelievable, no?
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A Very Zombie Christmas
“A Midnight Clear...,” chapter five of Terry O’Brien’s chilling holiday short story Cape May Police Headquarters, City Hall, Washington Street; 3:57am:
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ITY prosecutor Carol Wiggins stood, panting, blood splashed across her nice Christmas sweater, fire axe in her hand, bone and sinew hanging off the blade. She had just removed the infected arm of Chris Kersh in the swiftest, yet most brutal fashion possible. Chris looked at his dead arm. “Thank you,” he, then collapsed into a pile of corded rope. Kermy removed his belt and tied it tight around Chris’ wound. The bleeding slowed to a trickle. He then took off his trench, dabbed the sweat from his face with a sleeve. He was breathing heavily, as was Carol, for different reasons; she was excited, he was losing it. They regarded each other and calmed a bit. He went to the door, took the axe, jammed it through the handles of the big brass front doors against the approaching creatures outside. Then he went back to Carol, looked her right in her deep brown eyes, and said, “Let’s find out what the fuck is going on.” *** “KERMY” Chris whispered through parched lips. “Kermy… thank God…” “Take it easy, jefe,” Kermy replied, kneeling by Chris’ side. It had been about 45 minutes since the events at the door. In that time Kermy had shown Carol the hellish scene in holding, talked Lola down from her psychotic ledge, barred all doors, drove screws into all the window sashes. “Just take it easy,” Kermy told him. Lola, who had spent three summers working as an EMT before landing her job with the CMPD as nighttime dispatcher, had been able to do a rudimentary, but effective, suchering job on his arm using materials from the HQ trauma bag. “My dog…” Chris moaned. “They got my dog…” “Champ?” Kermy asked, upset. “He was a good dog.” Kermy, who had gone to high school with Chris, couldn’t remember the last time he’d seen him without that dog. Carol approached. “We’ve got to get him out of here. Lola stopped the bleeding
All was quiet. Until it wasn’t. A pattern emerged from the white noise of the frightful weather outside, they all heard it; drumming. But not drumming. Pounding. “The walls.” Kermy muttered. “They’re banging on them!” but if we don’t get some medicine in him…” Lola, huddled on a chair with Jimmy behind the reception desk, said, “I gave him a shot of antibiotics, a handful of painkillers… that’ll buy him some time, but Carol’s right; that trauma bag was God knows how old, the tools… they could have been sterile or they could have been…” she looked at her hands which were covered with Chris’ dried blood, “… crawling with bacteria. He’s needs more help than we can give.” Kermy snapped, “I’m aware of all of this but just how in the hell are we supposed to get him to the hospital in the middle of a goddamned blizzard, surrounded by those… things?” “Zombies!” Chris gasped. Kermy had been avoiding the word, but the evidence of the last few hours all pointed to it; the body of Tom Pratt reappearing at his home; the mother, Lisa, losing a life-ending amount of blood, yet the crimson footprints; the Byrne brothers; and the snow creatures he’d seen on the street. And the military guy. The military guy. “Lola,” he almost shouted. “Tell me again about the Army guy who stopped in.” Lola searched a moment. “I told you; I don’t know what his affiliation was, he
moved so fast. He came in, said he was here in advance of the storm, some kind of prep work, flashed his credentials, asked me for some paperwork on our evacuation process. I got it for him out of Captain Miller’s office. When I came back he was drinking a soda, he took the papers and left.” Kermy’s jaw set. “A soda.” “So?” Carol asked. “Machine’s in the hallway near holding.” “And?” “Lola, how long were you in Captain Miller’s office?” She rubbed Jimmy’s head, who was eating another Kit-Kat, nodding along to the music piping through the ear buds of Lola’s iPod. “A minute, maybe two.” Kermy asked, “Long enough for a guy to go into holding, do… whatever he did to the Byrnes, grab a soda and come back?” Lola sank. “Yes.” Kermy stood. “Then let’s find out what he did to the Byrnes.” “The brain…” Chris whispered. “What?” “The brain… zombies… you have to destroy the brain.”
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Page 52 A Very Zombie Christmas ? From Page 51 “How do you know?” “That’s how I killed the one… on the beach… the cop…” Kermy’s blood froze. “Cop?” Chris nodded. “Tried to eat my arm… my hand… I fought it off… used a shovel…” “Lola,” Kermy said, his mood black, “did you send Officer Reagan to follow-up the 10-65 at the Pratt residence?” Lola put a hand to her mouth as tears leaked from her eyes. Answer enough. “Dammit,” Carol said. “Dammit.” They had all done the same math and reached a similar conclusion. Kermy knelt once more next to his friend. “Bleeding’s stopped,” he said and removed his belt from above the raw stump, now covered in oozing gauze. “And I’m really sorry about this, but…” He wrapped the belt around Chris’ waist and the bench, cinched it tight, made sure the buckle was out of his reach. Chris whispered, “Understand…” Kermy patted him on the shoulder and stood. “Lola, please stay here with Jimmy and Chris. Carol, would you please come with me?”
Thursday, December 27, 2012 “Sure,” she said. “Give me a second.” She dashed out of the HQ through the City Hall doors. After what seemed an eternity she returned with the axe. But she was not dashing; her naturally olive-hued Italian face had gone pallid. Kermy asked, “You okay?” She nodded, “I replaced the axe with a flagpole, the door’s secure. But…” Kermy asked, “Yes?” She answered, “Just listen.” So they did. All was quiet. The occasional howl of wind rattled a window, otherwise silent. Until it wasn’t. A pattern emerged from the white noise of the frightful weather outside, they all heard it; drumming. But not drumming. Pounding. “The walls.” Kermy muttered. “They’re banging on them,” Carol said. Kermy replied, “Then we better hurry.” So they did, into holding and, with her axe, Carol pinned the Bruce-thing to the floor while it fed, and Kermy pressed a short spade from the custodial closet, which they kept around in case of snow storms like this one, through the back of its head, scrambling its brain. It fell still. With Stefan, there was no brain left to scramble; his big brother had done an admirable job
thoroughly scooping it all out through his face cavity. “Gross…” Carol said to no one. They rolled the Bruce-thing over. “There,” Kermy said. Carol saw it, too; a long, thin slice across the Adam’s apple. Stefan bore the same wound. “So what,” Carol asked, “the military guy comes back here, kills them, then…” Kermy shrugged. “Bio weapon? Super enzyme? Voodoo curse? I don’t know. But this is all starting to look like a testing ground to me. Starting with the Pratt’s.” “And all the people outside?” Kermy paused, thinking the unthinkable. “You’ve seen the movies.” Carol took a deep, hard breath. Exhaled. Hefted the axe and spit on the floor. “Then let’s make damn sure we don’t get bit.” Cape May Police HQ, City Hall, Washington Street; 5am THE figure in the black, vaguely military jumpsuit and fur-lined hood cinched and huddled against the whipping wind, stood on the roof of City Hall, which afforded a
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Thursday, December 27, 2012 A Very Zombie Christmas ? From Page 52 rather excellent bird’s eye view of central Cape May, looking out as it did over Ocean and Washington Streets and the adjacent outdoor walking mall, the town’s mercantile center, and offering a decent view of the city’s other main traffic artery, Lafayette Street. Beneath the hood he wore infrared night vision goggles, which dispersed the darkness and gave him a clear, emerald view… of the millions of thick snowflakes exploding all around him in small white tornadoes. But occasionally the snow would clear long enough for him to see, with perfect clarity, the ground 5 stories below, and the thickening ring of lost, wandering souls surrounding the building. The dark figure walked the rectangle perimeter of the old building’s roof; as far as the eye could see the streets were filling with more night walkers, no doubt victims of the exponential rate at which he was assured the VOX-23 virus would spread. This was, in all ways, a successful beta test of the virus, with 98% of the town infected and turned in a little less than 12 hours. From the day he absconded with the elixir from the CDC he knew it would make him a very rich man, and his nefarious international contacts, fruits of his days in the CIA, had borne him out; the latest bid stood at just over a billion dollars. What nation wouldn’t pay top dollar for the ability to create and maintain a nearly inexhaustible army of the undead? He could see the recruitment posters now; “Join the Army: Serve in life, serve in death, forever in glory” or some other jingoistic claptrap that would seriously adorn the walls of every Wal-Mart in the country. Wiping the goggles clean, he once more crossed the roof and peaked over the rear of the
building. There were people inside who so far, he knew, were putting up a pretty good fight. But it would prove futile in the end, what with his spiking of the local water delivery system and the fact that VOX23 became airborne and 100 times more contagious after 6 hours gestation, which is why, beneath the hood, he also wore a military-grade respirator. He tried to imagine the fear and panic of those trapped inside. They could not stay; it was only a matter of time before the night walkers eventually overran it. No, their only chance was to make a break for it, either to a more defensible position or for the freedom of the Garden State Parkway. Trouble was, there really was no defensible position against an enemy driven only by hunger, an enemy with far superior numbers. And they would find the Parkway — or any other route out of town — closed by military blockade, dispatched shortly after word leaked through back channels (of his own creation) that an extinction-level event was in its Genesis in the town. Regardless, it would be amusing to watch them try to survive, so he intermittently eyed the front and rear exits of the building, waiting for them to make their charge. They would be getting no local help, as he made sure to gut their communications system and had positioned several cellular and radio scramblers at strategic positions around town over the previous three days. Amazing what access you could gain when pretending to be a wealthy winter visitor to a summer town. And even if all else failed, which it wouldn’t, the perfectly-timed, vicious nor’easter would make any rescue nearly impossible. No, it would be a savage human endeavor, his favorite kind. So he settled in and
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A Very Zombie Christmas ? From Page 54 awaited the inevitable. He would not have to wait long. Cape May Police HQ, City Hall, Washington Street; 4:55am KERMY Torres, for all he knew humanity’s last hope, surveyed his gritty little band of warriors with solemnity as they massed near the rear auxiliary door of the small police station. They had spent most of the last hour outfitting themselves as best as possible with the riot gear from the equipment locker, though they were woefully short of full protection, having only two full sets of helmets, shields and body armor. Fact was, one didn’t encounter a lot of riots in Cape May, and these suits were probably 40 years old, holdovers from the Vietnam era, when there actually had been a local protest or two. Why no one had thrown them away in the intervening decades Kermy didn’t know. “You ladies okay?” He asked of Lola and Carol. They both nodded, the helmets a little too big for their heads. Each wore a cop’s belt with holstered revolver and baton, loads of extra ammo, and Carol her axe, with which she’d already proven herself adept. “Good. Chris, you okay?” Chris, who had been on the brink of death, had rebounded impressively. “Hell yes,” he said. On his 6-foot, 4-inch frame were draped several handguns in their holsters, a large baton hanging from a black cop’s belt, a gym bag full of extra ammo; all items he could operate with one hand. Most impressive was the corona of bayonet blades duct taped around the stump of his right arm, which stuck out from the arm of his jacket like a video game character. “How about you, buddy?” This was directed at 5-year-old Jimmy Pratt, who looked very
tiny in Kermy’s black police jacket and watch cap with the flaps over his ears. “I’m ready, Officer Torres.” He spoke with a gravitas that would have been funny were it not so heartbreaking. “Good man,” Kermy replied, mussing his head. The child had wormed his way into Kermy’s heart these last 6 hours and it was now his mission in life to keep him safe. To the grown-ups he said, “Remember the plan; we fight our way north, to the Parkway. By then we should be clear of whatever’s causing this interference and I can radio for help. Lola, remember; your number one job is to protect Jimmy. At any cost. You understand?” Lola, pale and trembling, nodded her understanding. He continued, “Carol, you’re to guard Jimmy and Lola, keep your head on a swivel. We don’t know how many of those things are out there.” The constant, increasing thrum of zombie fists beating on the walls rose as if in answer. “But we know it’s a lot. I’ll take point. Chris, you cover our flank. Remember, we cannot break ranks; if we get too spread out they’ll pick us off quick. Keep a tight unit. Take your time. Aim for the head. Body shots do us no good and are a waste of ammo. If you have to wait for them to get close then do it.” There was a brief silence during which Kermy checked the pump shotguns slung over his shoulders and bandolier of extra ammo under his black police trench coat. With a final glance at his charges he said, “We’re all going to have a hell of a story to tell our grandkids.” They laughed. “Stay on my 6.” With that Kermy opened the rear auxiliary door and they spilled out into the parking lot. Death was soon to follow. Next Week: Zmas. Available ONLY on the Exit Zero website, exitzero.us.
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12/14: Holiday Party At Carol And Bob Mohr’s House On Lafayette
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What’s Your Story?
Every week, we ask: Who the heck are you and what are you doing here? Who are you? We are Carol and Jim Woodcock from New Jersey. What exit? 58! Little Egg Harbor. What brings you to Cape May, Jim? We are here to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We’re doing some shopping and enjoying the sunshine. What did you buy her? She loves sunflowers, so some sunflower jewelry. Where are you staying? The Virginia Hotel. What are you doing for New Year’s Eve? Babysitting our grandchildren: a four-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl. Will the two of you toast with Champagne at midnight? But of course! Interview by Gabi Urda PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA
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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 New Years Eve again. Ugh. It seems to be a holiday aimed squarely at couples and drinkers (and/or couples who drink). I am single AND I am a teetotaler. Any ideas for how to survive this without looking or feeling like a third wheel? — Auld Lang Stan Dear Stan The Answer Lady will take a wild leap of faith and assume that your life is not ENTIRELY populated with drunken, paired-off people. (And if that IS the case, we have other issues to discuss besides what to do on New Year’s Eve.) While the Answer Lady agrees that New Year’s Eve is a drinking-centric holiday, it’s not necessarily a “couples” holiday. Well, except that kiss at midnight if one happens to be involved (and if not paired off, one could always find an obliging stranger to kiss, but the Answer
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Lady digresses). Be creative. Your options are as open as the promise of the coming year. If you want to keep it casual, get a few folks together — singles or attached, friends or family, colleagues, even — and head over to the Pilot House. Have a great dinner, then relax with the Open Mic Night group, which will entertain you into the new year. The Pilot House has several tempting nonalcoholic options for the most discerning of teetotalers, and the drinkers in your group will appreciate having a sober reveler in
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their midst. Or throw your own NYE gettogether. Invite some friends or neighbors over, serve some Seaside Cheese or some yummy baked goods and coffee; let those who wish to imbibe bring their own spirits. (But allow them to sleep over or call Aart’s Taxi if they have too much.) Or, kick back by yourself, pop in your favorite movie, and jot down some resolutions for the coming year. The Answer Lady has a suggestion for the top of your list: resolve to not care whether or not you look like a third wheel, ever. Dear Answer Lady I stink at New Year’s resolutions, yet I make them every year (then go about the business of breaking them). I like the idea of making resolutions, but always fail in the execution. Should I bother? — Unresolved Dear Unresolved While the idea of a new year as a clean slate is appealing, it’s quite daunting. The Answer Lady prefers the Alcoholics Anonymous approach: take your resolutions one day at a time. “I’ll eat right today,” “I’ll exercise today,” “I will not roll my eyes at people today,” etc. Good luck and Happy New Year!
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’Twas the night before Christmas, and all over town People were walking around with a frown. “I’ve been to the shops and I’ve been to the mall, I’ve scoured each one, the large and the small. All the gifts look the same, and nowhere I seek Can I find a present that’s really unique. I want ornaments, music boxes and books of the best; Scarves, jewelry and teapots that are not like the rest.” Then they heard Santa say, “Before it’s too late, Try the Carriage House Shop at the Physick Estate.”
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Rum Runner’s Ball Saturday, February 16th, 2013: 6pm-10pm • CONGRESS HALL, CAPE MAY • HORS D’OEUVRES • DINNER • DANCING • CASH BAR 1920s dress or costume ENCOURAGED, but not REQUIRED PRIZES AWARDED FOR BEST DRESSED
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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!
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December 27 Chef’s Dine-Arounds: After all the cooking and cleaning you’ve done preparing for holiday company, you’re ready for someone else to do the work! At these events, you’ll enjoy a five-course gourmet feast, with each course served in one of Cape May’s premier restaurants. Wine will be provided with each course, with a representative from the sponsoring winery on hand to explain the pairings. A trolley shutle between restaurants is provided. The dine-arounds start at 6pm and cost $125 per person (gratuity included). Reserve early; dine-arounds are limited to 34.
E HOPE that you had a happy Christmas or Hannukah, or that you are currently experiencing a merry Kwanza. Or, if you don’t celebrate the holidays, we hope you are having a great time doing just that. In order to help you maximize your time in Cape May as we say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013 (something we should all be excited about) we’ve put together this list of super cool events. For more information on anything you see below, contact The MidAtlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities at 609-884-5404, or visit capemaymac.org, unless otherwise indicated. Through December 30 Cape May Stage presents A Tuna Christmas: It’s 24 hours before Christmas and times are tough. Bertha Bumiller’s drunken husband hasn’t come home, her kids are messes, and a Christmas Phantom is destroying the town’s decorations. Two actors, 12 days of Christmas, and 24 hilarious characters will put a
jingle in your sleigh. Performance schedule is as follows: Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, and Thursdays at 8pm. The Cape May Stage theater is located at The Robert Shackleton Playhouse on the corner of Bank and Lafayette Streets. Admission is $35 for adults, $30 for seniors (62 and over), and $15 for students.
December 29 Cape May Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. First, enjoy lunch at Lucky Bones Backwater Grille, 1200 Route 109, and then take the trolley shuttle to Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven
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Thursday, December 27, 2012 Activity Guide ? From Page 67 Vineyard and Winery, where you’ll learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. $60 per person includes lunch and wine tastings. Event runs from 12-5pm. January 1 An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhbit: This exhibit of holiday traditions through the years allows you to stand beneath the branches of a huge Christmas tree and enjoy the dozens of buildings and village scenes of the Dickens Village. There will be Christmas toys, music and more, at the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free. Physick Estate Christmas Tour: Visit the 1879 Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style. Learn about Victorian Christmas decorations and traditions on this guided daytime tour, beginning at 2:15pm. It also includes a visit to the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you can see “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit. Tickets for adults are $10; for children, $5. Self-guided Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon touring Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery and taste wines at each. Admission is $8 and includes a map and tasting glass. Offered from 12pm to 5pm. Visit the Cape May Lighthouse: Climb the 199 steps of this 1859 structure to get a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean. Open from 12pm to 3pm, the lighthouse is located at the Cape May Point State Park in Lower Township. 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 (ages 3-12). Historic District Trolley Tours: Get acquainted with Cape May on a trolley tour as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and educational stories about the nation’s oldest seashore resort. Offered at 1:30pm, the tour is $10 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). January 5 Self-Guided Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon touring Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery and taste wines at each. Admission is $8 and includes a map and tasting glass. Offered from 12pm to 5pm. Tickets are available in advance at the Washington Stree Mall information booth, the Hill House office, or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, during hours of opeartion. Self-guided Wine and Brewery Trail: What’s brewing in Cape May? Some great spirits, as you’ll find out on this tour of two area wineries, Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery, plus the new Cape May Brewing Company. At each stop, you’ll sample some of their products. Admission is $13 and includes map with directions. The tour is offered 12 pm to 5pm, and tickets are available in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office, or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, during hours of operation.
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toric Disctric will be followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house musuem, the Emlen Physick Estate. Begins at 12:30p. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $10 for children (ages 3-12).
riage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, during hours of operation. Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting: Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. The tour includes a barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. It will be offered at 3pm, and tickets ($20 per person) are available in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office, or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, during hours of operation. January 12 Self-guided Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon touring Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery and taste wines at each. Admission is $8 and includes a map and tasting glass. Offered from 12pm to 5pm. Tickets are available in advance at the Washington Stree Mall information booth, the Hill House office, or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washing-
Emlen Physick Estate Tour: Enjoy this entertaining and educational guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. Offered at 1:15pm, it’s $10 for adults, and $5 for children (ages 3-12). ton Street, during hours of operation. Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting: Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. The tour includes a barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. It will be offered at 3pm, and tickets ($20 per person) are available in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office, or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, during hours of operation. January 19 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour: This guided trolley tour of Cape May’s His-
Historic District Trolley Tours: Get acquainted with Cape May on a trolley tour as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and educational stories about the nation’s oldest seashore resort. Offered at 12:30pm, tours leave from the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, and cost $10 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). Self-guided Wine Trail: Visit Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery and taste wines at each. Admission is $8 and includes a map and tasting glass. Offered 12pm to 5pm. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office, or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate.
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S THE movie New Year’s Eve tells us, this is a time for hope and a great party. There’s no question you can can find a great party in Cape May, but you’ll have to provide your own hope in the form of New Year’s resolutions. It’s human nature to hope for better things in the new year. January is named for Janus, the god of beginnings and endings, who could look forward and back at the same time. If you don’t like something you see when you look back, resolve to change it going forward. The United States was founded on such resolutions. Puritan Jonathan Edwards set the bar in 1720 when he compiled 70 resolutions, including “never to speak anything but the pure and simple truth” and “never to speak evil of any, except I have some particular good call for it.” As a boy, George Washington resolved to follow 109 “Rules of Civility;” and as a man he introduced resolutions opposing taxation without representation in the Virginia House of Burgesses. Our constitution has an implied resolution in its pre-
Before you vow to lose the weight or eat more veggies, why not ring it in like a rock star at Cabanas? amble, which expressed the hope for a “more perfect Union.” Don’t just hope for improvement — resolve to make a change. Cape May is the place to contemplate your resolution. Hope to spend more time with the family? Cape May in winter is free of distractions. Plan to get fit? Take advantage of the Christmas special at North Beach Health Club. Weight Watchers has meetings in nearby Rio Grande. Jog the promenade to burn calories and you might work
up to the Ocean Drive Marathon in March. Manage stress with yoga at Balance in West Cape May, or with a massage at Sea Spa. Eat organic with the help of the Cape May Organic Market. Volunteer to help others by becoming a scout leader, helping at the animal shelter, or joining a beach clean-up. Be nicer. Ask her out. Rediscover your spirituality. Contact an old friend. Pick up the instrument you haven’t touched since high school. Learn a foreign language. Read a classic. Make a change, and next year, you’ll be proud to look back on 2013. But first, say goodbye to 2012 at one of Cape May’s great parties. The Grand has an evening of dancing. Congress Hall has the Glitter Ball. Elaine’s offers a chance to see Sixteen Candelabras and party with the cast. Places like Copper Fish, the Ebbitt Room, the Mad Batter and the Washington Inn offer gourmet meals to savor. Dine early at the Merion Inn. Rock out at Cabanas. Celebrate with wings at the C-View. Cape May will bring the party, but remember to bring your own hope. Happy New Year!
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KRINGLE is a young, energetic boy, and we’re not sure why we love him so much. Maybe it’s his adorable passion for all things edible. Maybe it’s the way he looks at you with those expectant eyes (we mean... just look at them!). It’s as though he’s asking: “Why has no one taken me home yet? I’m lovable, right?” Yes, Kringle, you are, and soon, some lucky person will realize it. Is that person is you? The adoption fee is $95.
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ROCKY came to the shelter in May, but being here made him so sad, one of the employees fostered him. That was only temporary, though, and now Rocky — who’s housebroken and good with kids and cats — needs a home. He’s a laidback older guy, meaning he’s mellow and sweet and... we have to stop typing this or we’ll end up getting him ourselves. Seniors can have him for FREE between now and Dec. 31. Otherwise, it’s $35.
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Jacques’ Symphony and the national treasure that is Emily Dickinson in The Belle of Amherst — and all within the brightest jewel in Cape May’s crown: the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. And, of course, add A Tuna Christmas — the show audiences have been calling their “new favorite Christmas show” — to the list! We are approaching the final few performances, in which master comedians Jody Cook and Turner Crumbley will once again bring their deft comedic timing, trademark characterizations, and split-second costume changing abilities to the stage. The two portray 24 citizens of Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies! It’s 24 hours before Christmas and times are tough. Bertha Bumiller’s drunken husband hasn’t come home, her kids are messes, and a Christmas phantom is destroying the town’s decorations. Add
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The weekly report from the world’s birdwatching capital... by Seymore Thanu
DAY late and a dollar short. Is this the way you feel? Has this phrase come to describe your lot in life? You buy BP stock and the next day one of their oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico blows a gasket. You earn enough miles to fly you and your spouse to Paris... and they double up the miles on foreign travel. Well, your luck is about to change. For once you are not too late. In fact, you are right on time to get a head start on a year of adventure. On January 1, start a list of all the bird species you find in 2013. The name of the game is the Big Year. If that name sounds familiar, then maybe you saw the movie by the same name. But, you may be thinking: I don’t have tens of thousands of dollars to invest in a continentwide scavenger hunt. And I can’t just get up and take a year off from work to chase birds. Relax. You don’t need a Swiss bank account, and you don’t have to take a sabbatical to compile a Big Year List. All you need is ambition, binoculars, a field guide...
And a checklist to the birds. You can pick one up free at the Cape May Bird Observatory. But, you may be thinking: That only covers the birds of Cape May County! Right again. That’s why you don’t need the Swiss bank account. You can limit the geographic scope of your Big Year to Cape May County. Heck. You can limit it to the region south of the Cape May Canal. Or your back yard. It’s
your game. You decide what’s in bounds or out. The point is that on January 1, every bird is new again. If you’ve seen House Sparrow a million times (probably more), poof, it doesn’t matter — and neither does the fact that it’s a House Sparrow. If on January 1, you see a House Sparrow, that House Sparrow becomes, for that moment of glory, the most important House Sparrow you’ve ever seen. Or heard. Heard birds count on Big Year lists, too. Providing you can identify them. But if you can’t pin the name to the sound, you couldn’t check it off your list anyway, right? Doing a Big Year gives you a great excuse to Kick Off Your Year List in Cape May with the Cape May Bird Observatory. Join Mike Crewe and some great associate naturalists on an allday (don’t worry, it doesn’t start at dawn but at the reasonable hour of 10am) hunt for birds. Go with the experts. Get a really big boost on your 2013 Bird List. Ever new day during a bring year brings
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Bird Droppings ? From Page 95 possibility. Every new bird to your list is a token of your skill, your pride. Every report of some avian waif an excuse to stop whatever it is that you are doing and race out to see it. How’s that for a Holiday present to Self? An excuse not to cut the lawn or do the laundry. Nothing should stand in your way the year you decide to do a Big Year. Everything becomes secondary to your ambition, your year of living wild and free. Of course, if you do want your Big Year to have a continent-wide scope, there is nothing stopping you. In fact, I know one young Cape May birder who is doing precisely that. As you read this, she is in Florida, poised and ready to start stockpiling avian booty come January 1. Anhinga... Limpkin... Short-tailed Hawk.... Snail Kite.... Don’t envy her. Emulate her. You, my Cape May birding friend, can go out and find Common Eider, Great Cormorant, Snow Bunting, Short-eared Owl... Birds that find their way to Florida so infrequently. It might be winter, but this is Cape May. It’s possible to find as many as 100 species of birds on January 1. But you’ll have to work at it — or sign up for the CMBO pro-
Owen Wilson, Steve Martin, and Jack Black did a Big Year in the aptly-named film, The Big Year. You have a chance to start your own this week. gram. Your Big Year. You are right in time, and we all have to start somewhere. And you should start with the Cape May Bird Observatory, THE place for all your nature needs. CMBO, located at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking Lake Lily in Cape May Point (609-884-2736), is open 6-days a week from 9:30am to 4:30pm (closed on Tuesdays) beginning Wednesday, January 2. You could pick up a FREE checklist and birding map, and our seasonal schedule of events (The Kestrel Express). You can ask the staff for help or just browse around; I’m
sure something will catch your eye (bargains in the used and vintage books section, some wonderful Charley Harper merchandise, the newest HAWKS in Flight clothing for your wardrobe, etc.) If you can’t make it to Cape May, check out BirdCapeMay.org. If you do want to join CMBO’s Kick Off Your Year List, you should be at Cape May Point State Park by 9:45am on Tuesday, January 1 to meet Mike Crewe. The day goes until 5pm; cost is $25 for members of New Jersey Audubon, Cape May Bird Observatory and $35 for those less fortunate. Reservations are recommended but since the centers are closed for the holidays, just tell Mike you read about it in Exit Zero and Seymore said it’s okay. 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. PS: She may not be reading Exit Zero in Florida, but here’s a shout out to our girl Melissa! Can’t wait to hear about your first bird of the New Year!
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WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME 139 Stimpson Lane West Cape May 5 BR, 3 BA, cac, h/w fl, w/w carpet 2.5 car garage $575,000
PANORAMIC VIEWS!!! 1849 Maryland Avenue Cape May 6 BR, 3.5 BA, gas f/p, cac, garage. $1,995,000
PRIVATE 250’ PIER W/FLOATING DOCK 1350 Texas Avenue Cape May 5 BR, 4 BA, 2 Half BA, elevator, infinity pool/spa. Many more unique and custom upgrades! $6,900,000
“CAMBRIDGE SUITE” UNIT #4 735 Washington Street Cape May 3 BR, 2.5 BA, basement storage, cac. $399,000
Janice, Peg, Jean
Joanne, Leigh, Nancy
A GRAND BEAUTY 1036 Maryland Ave., Cape May 5 BR, 4 BA, dual zone heat/air, in-ground pool. $1,395,999
BARONET BEACH FRONT CONDO 819 Beach Avenue Unit 1-A Cape May 2 BR. 1 BA, f/p, excellent rental, furnished. $435,000
Dedication... Excellence... Professionalism
(609) 884-5800
739 Washington St, Cape May
www.jerseycaperealty.com HOURS:
Mon. thru Sat. 9am to 5pm Closed Sundays in December
Doris Barger, Joan Green, Meg Terry, Rose Marie Walter
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12/4: Annual Beach Bum Party At Dock Mike’s
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The Beach Bums, a group of women over 50 that’s 30 members strong, has been in existence for 15 years. During this time, they’ve put out a topless calendar which raised $14,920 for worthy organizations, including the Association for Retarded Citizens and the American Cancer Society. In 2008, they also produced the equally scandalous A Wunderful Cookbook for Beach Bums, sales of which benefited the family of local student Robbie Wunder, who became a paraplegic after a swimming pool accident. (You can still pick up a copy at Love the Cook!) “It’s all for a good cause, and we enjoy doing it,” said the organization’s “queen,” Pat Swain. “That’s my title whether I like it or not,” she told us. When we asked why the group calls themselves the Beach Bums, Pat said: “A lot of us like to go the beach.” Fair enough. Keep up the good work, ladies.
Pat Swain, Pat B.
PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Jersey Cape Rental Team 609-884-5800 rentals@jerseycaperealty.com
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11/3: Annual Oyster Roast At Corinthian Yacht Club PHOTOGRAPHS BY GARY PADUSSIS
Happy New Year!
Bill, Pam, Anita, Larry, Gail Wilsey 11 Beach Avenue, Cape May Sandpiper Beach Club One Bedroom from $450,000 Two Bedrooms from $769,900
810 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point Lovely Home with Oversized Lot 4 bedrooms, 2 baths $598,000
658 Washington Street Unit A, Cape May Lovely Condo in an Artfully Restored Building 1 bedroom, 1 bath $225,000
21 Hyannis Drive, Tranquility Spacious Two Story Home 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $295,000
« FUN FACT... Founded as an informal sailing club in 1872, the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May (or CYCCM, as those in the know say) is one of the oldest yacht clubs in America. “The annual oyster roast is one of the best times at the club,” said member Gary Padussis. “All attendees — adults and children — enjoy a fantastic evening of seafood and fun.”
HOLIDAY TOY & FOOD DRIVES Please bring unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for Toys for Tots and the Community Food Bank Drop off at 1159 Washington Street.
Bob and Brandy White
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609.884.1300 • www.deSatnickRealEstate.com NEW
PRICE
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275 FIFTH AVENUE WEST CAPE MAY 4 BR/3.5 BA Custom Single family Home Chef’s Kitchen Exquisite Craftsmanship $585,000
203 CAPE AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT 3 BR/3 BA Rare Townhouse Multiple Decks Abundant Water Views $734,000
RYAN GRIFFIN - SALESPERSON CELL: 609.602.5578
Sandy
EMAIL: rgriffin@desatnickrealestate.com
DESATNICK REAL ESTATE, LLC 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204 Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record
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
31 WALNUT AVE. VILLAS Jack Lord, Jack Lord’s daughter
$209,900 Check out this Brand New 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home!
136 LEAMING AVE., WEST CAPE MAY
Darcy G. Dickenson GRI,SFR Broker/Salesperson
Tanice Fitzpatrick, Gary Padussis
Located in the heart of West Cape May, Plenty of room in this 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath home. Price Reduced! $295,000
609-602-4122 direct 609-884-2700 x14 office 609-884-0788 Fax darcydickenson@hotmail.com www.capemayproperty.net
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11/3: Annual Oyster Roast At Corinthian Yacht Club
Pam Barsby, Donna Padussis
Donna Padussis, Lou Joyce
Donna Padussis, photo bomber, Gary Padussis
Cookie and John Wilsey
Gary Padussis, John Wilsey
Charles and Tricia Hendricks
PHOTOGRAPHS BY GARY PADUSSIS... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Happy Holidays from all of us at Coldwell Banker Sol Needles. 904 STOCKTON AVE. CAPE MAY
735 WASHINGTON ST., #5, CAPE MAY, CANTERBURY MANOR
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath home just 1 block to the beach with ocean views, wrap around covered porch, walking distance to down, and tons of storage space in the basement. Fenced in back yard with outside shower to enjoy lazy summer days when you aren’t at the beach. $1,299,000
2nd and 3rd floor condo in the well maintained and well managed Canterbury Manor. Large private rear deck with panoramic views of Cape May. 2nd floor bedroom features a private balcony overlooking Washington Street and Cape May’s famous Southern Mansion. Strong rental history only adds to the appeal. Private basement storage for bikes and beach equipment. $415,000
1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Next to the Cape May Wawa
www.CoastlineRealty.com
Sol Needles Real Estate 512 Washington Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • 800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com
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Homes Of The Week
Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area
24 CANTERBURY WAY COLD SPRING
739 SUNSET BLVD., WEST CAPE MAY
1116 OHIO AVENUE CAPE MAY
216 BREAKWATER, LOWER TOWNSHIP
1440 MISSOURI AVE. CAPE MAY
Just a short distance from Cape May beaches, dining, and shopping, this beautifully maintained rancher offers three bedrooms, two baths, living room with cathedral ceiling, dining room, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, laundry/utility room, and Florida room. Amenities include hardwood floors in living room, dining room, and kitchen, wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms, recently renovated kitchen, rear deck, rear flagstone patio, in-ground sprinkler system, and a 1-car attached garage. $299,900
Spacious home with upgraded amenities and quality construction. First floor offers large living room, crown molding, restored mantel, wood floors and dining room. The kitchen features new quartz counter tops, under mount sink, new dishwasher, GE profile gas range, maple cabinets, and opens to second living area with gas fireplace. There is a master suite on the first floor, powder room, and laundry facilities. The second floor has a full bath and 3 bedrooms. $625,000.
A spacious & comfortable rancher. This home is located on a highly desirable street, just a few short blocks away from the beach & historic district. It is perfect for a primary home, vacation home, or investment property. This home was renovated in 2002. Amenities include C/A, gas heat, original hardwood floors, low maintenance siding, remodeled kitchen, fenced-in back yard, BBQ area, outdoor shower, a rear shed & 3 plus car concrete driveway.
Secluded 2 acre Butterbrush Farms offers the buyer multiple options for use. Lovely living room with fireplace, separate study, large Library/office with half bath, formal dining room with hard wood floors & fireplace, spacious kitchen, a second half bath & 2nd Family room with fireplace. 2nd floor offers a large master suite with fireplace, large bath, walk in closet, 2 additional bedrooms and a 2nd full bath. Guest quarters include 3 rooms, one BR, living area and kitchen. Fenced yard, in ground pool. $349,000
This 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath home has harbor views and great rental income! Sleeps 12. Asking $675,000
Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette St., Cape May (609) 884-1007 wwilseyrealty.com
Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May 609-602-4122 capemayproperty.net
412-414 W PERRY ST. WEST CAPE MAY
401 SUNSET BLVD. WEST CAPE MAY
305 NANTUCKET DR. CAPE MAY
Stunning! With Fantastic Ocean Views! This Custom Built, 4 bedroom 3 full and 2 half bath home is very close to being new having been built in 2010. This level of custom, quality construction starts with whirlpool tubs, to a Viking Range, stainless steel appliances, beautiful wood floors, amazing tile work and granite, gas fireplace with surround, ocean front deck and the beach right across the street from your doorstep. $1,475,000
The home is presently configured with Unit 414 offering three levels, including 4 BR/2 BA. Unit 412 is a one level unit on the first floor and includes living and sleeping areas along with an enclosed porch, kitchen and bathroom. The property offers a spacious rear yard that is accessed from Claghorn Place and is currently utilized for parking. Pending approvals, potential exists for remodeling the existing units, converting into a single family home, $525,000
This expanded rancher offers three Bedrooms and two full baths. There are many rooms to escape to if you value quality quiet time. There is a living room with a gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, dining room, den and laundry room. There is a also an attached garage and privacy fenced rear yard. From this location you are a very short drive into the city of Cape May and there is easy access to all shore poitns form the garden state parkway. $284,900
Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May coastlinerealty.com
DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-1300 desatnickrealestate.com
This arts and crafts cottage is situated on a large 100 x 100 lot and is directly across the street from the nature preserve making it a bird lovers paradise! Inside this home on the first floor you’ll find an eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The second floor includes 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, sitting area and storage. The full basement offers plenty of room for your bicycles and beach gear. Make your appointment today to see this diamond in the rough! $499,999
Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-5800 jerseycaperealty.com
Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May (609) 884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com
31 FIRST AVENUE CAPE MAY
103 HARVARD AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT
Location, location, location! Just one half block to the beach at the popular south end, this 2 unit condominium has an excellent rental history. The first floor unit offers 3 bedrooms., 1 ½ baths and nice open front porch. $495,000. The 2nd/3rd floor unit offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, ocean view front deck, large rear deck. $795,000, or whole house $1,290,000. Ample off-street parking for both units. Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall Cape May (609) 884-8428 cbcapemay.com
Heijung Park-Colameco Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800
HomeStead Real Estate 846 Broadway, W. Cape May 609-884-1888 homesteadcapemay.com
Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655 theresasenico.com
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Thursday, December 27, 2012 Wishing you the special gifts of this holiday season: Peace, Joy & lasting Happiness. 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
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
609.884.1300
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 417 SUNSET BLVD., WEST CAPE MAY 6 BR/4.5 BA home designed as 2 separately deeded condominiums, each offering 3 BR/2.5 BA. $779,000 301 QUEEN STREET UNIT #5, CAPE MAY 3 short blocks to the beach! Well maintained 2 BR/ 1 BA second level end unit. Excellent rental history. $287,000 1001 LAFAYETTE STREET CAPE MAY NJ 08204 TODD H. DE SATNICK, BROKER OF RECORD
Rentals Of The Week Adorable homes in America’s Original Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment
92 Pinetree Avenue, Villas - Two bedrooms, one bath, propane heat, washer and dryer. $850 per month + utilties.
Now Seeking Year Round and Monthly Rentals! Call deSatnick Real Estate to List Your Rental Property Today!!!
151 East Pacific Avenue, Villas 2 bedrooms, one bath, laundry, eat-in kitchen and open living room with a fireplace. $900 a month + utilities.
Currently Seeking Beachfront Weekly Summer Rentals! Call deSatnick Real Estate to List Your Rental Property Today!!!
Theresa Senico, Apex Realty, 2505 Bayshore Road Villas, NJ 08251 (609) 408-4655 • theresasenico.com
Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609.884.1300 • deSatnickRealEstate.com
1031 New Jersey Avenue, Cape May 6 BR, 3.5 BA home, 1 block to beach, sleeps 15, central a/c, $4,000 - $6,400/week.
104 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Sleeps 6. $1000-$1900 per week.
620 ½ Hughes Street, Cape May – 1st floor 3 bedroom, 1 bath apartment close to mall and beach, sleeps 6, central a/c, w/d - $875 - $1,175/week.
504 Sixth Avenue, West Cape May Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Sleeps 7. $1200-$1400 per week.
Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • cbcapemay.com
Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-3332, chrisclemanssir.com
1310 B Pennsylvania Ave, Cape May Screened Porch, Open Deck, 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 6. $900-$1200 week 842 West Rio Grande Ave, Shaw Crest Summer Season Rental Sleeps 4, $7,000
201 Third Avenue West Cape May 4 BR 2 BA Year round or Seasonal Long term available. Wonderful location, Plenty of room for large family.
Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 coastlinerealty.com
Inquiries to rentals department at Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-5800
1321 D Virginia Avenue, Cape May Summer season, Memorial Day thru Labor Day. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $10,000 plus utilities.
312 South Lake Drive Cape May Point 4 BR, 3 BA, cac, sleeps 8
239 Fifth Avenue, West Cape May Summer season, Memorial Day through Labor Day. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $11,500 plus utilities.
204 Phila Avenue Cape May 3 BR, 2.5 BA, cac, h/s internet, sleeps 8
Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com
Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com
908 S. Parkway, Erma 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, sleeps 4 Year Round, $1250/month
Winter rental 712 A Corgie Street Cape May $1000 per month September-May
153 Leaming Ave., West Cape May 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, sleeps 4 Year Round, $1150/month Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1007 wilseyrealty.com
Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May 609-602-4122 capemayproperty.net
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A Little Bit About Exit Zero Publishing Who we are, what we do, and where we go
Established July 4, 2003, Exit Zero Publishing is owned by Jack Wright and Jason Black. We also publish highquality 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, Gabi Urda Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Julia Melendez Ashley Larson, Felicia Trusevich Columnists: Kate Chadwick (The Answer Lady), Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (The 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, CCA, 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. 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 Canyon Club, Harbor View, 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.
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