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A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, March 9, 2017 ¯ Vol. 15, No. 5 ¯ America’s Original Seaside Resort

Playing Those “Damn Yankees”

Lower Cape May Regional students rehearsing their new musical Damn Yankees on March 4­. Aleksey Moryakov

Wine And Spirits Fest At Convention Hall

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Free Pizza And Movie Night

Pages 35-44

Desperately In Need Of A Loving Home

Pages 67-69

It’s The March Hare Issue!

Clipart Contest: P23

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3/4: Lower Cape May Regional’s “Damn Yankees” Rehearsal

Madison Baughman, Katie Beane-Fox, Eva Reichle, Bre Alderfer, Gabriella PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

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Thursday, March 9, 2017 ABOUT US

Editor/Publisher: Jack Wright Operations Manager: Katie Repici Sales Director: Alex Testa Staff Artist: Mike DeMusz Contributing Editor: Diane Stopyra Photographer: Aleksey Moryakov Store Manager: Sharon Holden 109 Sunset Boulevard, Suite D West Cape May, NJ 08204 609-770-8479 / info@exitzero.us Every Thursday, Exit Zero magazine is delivered to around 300 establishments in the area.

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Exit Zero Almanac

All the meteorological, oceanographic and other scientific data you need to plan your weekend!

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Jim, Talia

Erica, Landon, Johanna, Heather, Talia

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

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Goings-On Around Town

The happenings and events in America’s Original Seaside Resort THANKFUL THURSDAYS Where: Cold Spring Brewery.

When: Every Thursday now thru the end of March. 4-8pm.

How Much: Free!

Know This: Proceeds will be donated to local causes and charities!

More Info: Call 609 898-2300.

How Much: $15/advance purchase. $20/at door.

Know This: The Police Athletic League of Cape May will hold its 12th annual Comedy Night Social. Three headline comedians will be featured and Lucky Bones will be providing lite fare, soda, beer and wine.

More Info: Call 609-374-4987.

FINS SUNDAY SOCIAL Where: Fins Bar and Grille. 142 Decatur Street.

When: March 12 and every Sunday through April 2. 10:30am-2:30pm.

How Much: Donations.

Know This: This weeks Sunday Social is to raise money for Disabled American Veterans while enjoying good food, cool cocktails and live music. Fifty percent of all sales will be presented to the participating organization.

More Info: Call 609-884-3449.

WINTER CONCERT SERIES Where: Congress Hall Ballroom.

When: March 12. 7:30pm.

How Much: Dinner and a show adults/$36.99 and kids/$9.99. Tickets to the concert only $15.00.

Know This: This Winter Concert Series features Doo Wop with Dane Anthony and the Sons of Thunder. A night of classic hits from yester-year including Roll over Beethoven, Great Balls of Fire, and Personality. Enjoy a prix-fixe dinner at the Blue Pig Tavern and then head to the Ballroom for a night of entertainment with friends. After purchasing your tickets call The Blue Pig Tavern to make your dinner

P.A.L. COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER Where: Cape May VFW. When: March 12. 2-4pm.

Spring Cleaning Sale On Now!

Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm

Honey & Hive now open at Central Square, Linwood

135 S unset B oulevard , W est C ape M ay 609.425.6434 capemayhoneyfarm . com

reservation. 609-884-8422.

More Info: For tickets call 609-884-5404.

SAINT PADDY’S DAY 5K AND PLUNGE Where: Carneys.

When: March 17-18.

How Much: Prices for pre-registration only. 5K run or 1 mile walk, $25/adults $15/ kids under 15 or LCMR student. Paddy’s Plunge, $25/adults $15/kids under 15 or LCMR student. If you want to participate in both events, $50/adults $30/kids under 15 or LCMR student. Day of, add $5 per event.

Know This: March 17, 6-9pm bar crawl with a king and queen costume contest at Carneys, 9pm. March 18, kegs and eggs at 9am. 5K run/1 mile walk at Convention Hall, 11am. Saint Paddy’s Day Plunge at Jackson and Decatur Beach, 1pm. Paddy’s Day Plunge after party at Carney’s, 2pm.

More Info: Call484-390-2969.

MIDIRI BROTHERS JAZZ BAND Where: Cape May Convention Hall.

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When: March 18. 7-10pm.

How Much: $40/person.

Know This: One of the top Traditional Jazz Bands in America. Proceeds donated to “Food Bank of Southern Jersey” to help support local needs.

More Info: Call 609-675-0175.

CAPE MAY JAZZ VESPERS CONCERT Where: First Presbyterian Church of Cape May. 500 Hughes Street.

When: March 19. 3pm.

How Much: $10 minimum donation.

Know This: The Cape May Jazz Vespers is proud to present Gina Roche and friends.

Gina is an accomplished singer/composer and South Jersey treasure. She always delivers an inspiring performance.

More Info: Call 609-576-1841 or visit www.capemayjazzvespers.com.

FREE PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT Where: West Cape May Borough Hall When: March 24. 6-8pm.

How Much: Free!

Know This: Free pizza will be offered at 6 pm. Before the movie, there will be a short fun presentation about animals. The movie is rated PG. More Info: Call 609-884-1005.

Put on your dancing shoes and join Dane Anthony and the Sons of Thunder on March 12 for Congress Hall’s Winter Concert Series

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Subscriber Of The Week

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Mystery Photo Contest Know your way around America’s Original Seaside Resort? Every week, we shoot a picture of an island landmark.

If you think you know the answer, email info@exitzero.us and write MYSTERY PHOTO in the subject line. Don’t forget to tell us your name and address.

Entries must be received by the Monday after publication. If you don’t like emailing, don’t snail mail — it won’t get here in time. Instead, call 609-770-8479.

The first name picked from the correct entries wins a 2017 Discount Deck.

The answer and winner is posted on our Facebook page every Friday.

TOM AND SUE CARROLL CAPE MAY

How long have you been coming here? We had never heard of Cape May when the Coast Guard sent us here in 1969. But we loved it from first glance. Two years later we moved to Jackson Street and opened the Mainstay B&B. Five years after that we opened what is now the Mainstay Inn. Who are you normally with? We are normally together and if not, we sure won’t tell Exit Zero.

Favorite thing about Cape May? We both love history, historic settings, museums etc. Cape May is not just a beach town. The city offers year-around cultural and recreational activities and we enjoy them. Tom particularly looks forward to joining his tennis buddies almost every day. Sue is a regular at exercise classes at Franklin Street School.

Least favorite thing? We wish the residents got along a little better, and weren’t so quick to criticize the efforts of others. We live in a wonderful, safe, accessible community, yet we fight over every issue, even fixing up a park.

Favorite restaurants? When it is someone else’s turn to buy, we love 410 Bank and The Ebbitt Room. We also enjoy the wonderful selection of BYOBs, ranging from little Louisa’s to the elegant Union Park.

If you could change one thing about Cape May what would it be? We are sad to see so many houses becoming house rentals.

It would be wonderful if more people could experience the joy of living here year-round.

NAUTI WORD OF THE WEEK

sal. ty. dog

Slang for an experienced sailor who has spent much of his life aboard a ship at sea. A salty dog is often given increased credibility by ship mates in matters pertaining to ship-board life and duties.

Mike DeMusz Painting Of The Week

BOOK OF THE WEEK We confer with Cape Atlantic Book Company to bring you a page turner...

Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. Thank all your gods for getting Pinborough published in the United States. Established in Europe for many years she has had a running Twitter feed at #WTHThatEnding for a while.

This newly released psychthriller is a modern love triangle that will leave the reader reeling until the final page. You will think you have it all figured out, but in the end will have to go back and trace how you lost the thread of the mystery.

Our Staff Artist Mike DeMusz is creating a painting every week. Here he is at work on the latest. To see the completed work, check out the Exit Zero Facebook page. Better still, visit the Exit Zero Store at 109 Sunset Boulevard, across from the gas station. Even if this particular work is already sold, we have the whole Mike DeMusz inventory of prints here, along with other great Cape May artwork. You can call the store at 609-770-8479.

We are open every single day from 10-5 (9-9 in the summer). Or buy online at ezstore.us.

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Ramblings From The Editor

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

re you one of those people wondering about that giant tent on Lafayette Street, and just generally wondering what’s going on with the proposed public park? I recently asked our new mayor Chuck Lear for an update. By the way, the fact that I can ask the mayor for an update and receive a quick, honest answer is a small miracle I thank the gods for every day. Under the previous mayor, I’d have had to file half-adozen freedom of information requests to City Hall and still would likely have been blocked.

Anyway, that big tent is where soil from the site gets dried out before being trucked off for testing — the site has long been polluted as a result of a coal gasification plant that existed there up until 1937. Jersey Central Power & Light have been cleaning up the site for several years, but work is still being done. Ultimately, the state Department of Energy will have to sign off before development can continue.

Assuming that happens, the next step is uncertain. Mayor Lear told me he would like to see a committee set up to figure out what amenities should be included. I imagine a new

basketball court is a must-have. Do we still need a Little League field, though, or tennis courts? What about the nature trails that were previously discussed? I look forward to some good people being given a spot at the table for constructive, inspiring discussions.

Speaking of good people, this has been a tough couple weeks. First, there was the death of Kyle Bove, a much-loved, big personality who passed away at the age of 33. Kyle, who served in the US Navy, dreamed of becoming an actor (and used to deliver Exit Zero)

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is survived by siblings Kaitlyn, Brianna and Keith and mother Donna, a wonderful, graceful woman who’s already had to endure too many losses in life — two years ago this past week, she and her partner Ken Grace were grieving the death of Ken’s son Brandon at the age of 25.

Condolences, also, to the whole Piacentine family — Jerry, Patti, Donnie Jr, Lauren, Talia et al — after Big Donnie lost his battle with cancer. Another well-loved character lost to the community.

And last week we were stunned by the news that Jerry Griffin, a 28-year-old physical education teacher, suffered a series of strokes and was flown to Cooper University Hospital in Camden for treatment. Unbelievable. Just a few weeks earlier, I’d been congratulating Jerry and Helen Linney on their engagement. In the wake of Jerry’s illness there’s been a remarkable show of support by the community. “It’s been incredible,” his brother Ryan told me. “Jerry has been working so hard on his recovery — but we wouldn’t be where we are now without this community. The prayers are working and we are so grateful we can’t even put it into words.”

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Happy Hour Thu & Fri 3pm-6pm

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Talia and sister Lauren having a swell time

Julia, Maryanne, Jen

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

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Opening March 30!

Lauren, Lindsay, Talia, Kelly, Kathleen

PRE-OPENING GIFT CARD SALE! The sooner you buy, the PRE -OPENING more you save!

GIFT CARD SALE!

2/27 to 3/9 - Buy $50 card,

get free $15 bonus certificate

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get free $10 bonus certificate 3/20 to 3/29 - Buy $50 card, get free $5 bonus certificate 3/30 – OPENING FOR SEASON !

Cindy, Jenn, Joanne, Ashley

You can buy traditional physical gift cards or our new instant gift certificates, which can be emailed or texted to you or recipient.

Purchase physical gift cards or instant gift Physical gift cards at www.merioninn.com.

O cards may also be purchased over the phone at 609-884-8363.

JOIN US FOR EASTER! Sunday, April 16, Noon until 8 p.m.

Real “sit down” supper, a la carte or prix fixe, with additional brunch items available noon-1:30.

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

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Lauren, Talia, Jerry

Karen, Laura, Erica

Talia, Emery, Lauren

Leanne, Michelle, Lisa, Kate

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

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Claire, Daryn

Lindsay Givens Casale, Jess Cicchitti

Ginny, Elise

Michelle Holl, Carol Branch

Pam, Cookie

Joyce Becker, Bobby Stokes

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

April 27

Wine Dinner

Tickets selling fast!

One of the Best 100 Restaurants in America voted by Open Table Diners 2016 Dinner Thursday through Monday from 5:30pm winter $33 three course prix fixe - thursday & sunday only taking reservations for easter brunch april 16 – $ 40/$ 25

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Cape May’'s Top Rated Italian Restaurant OPEN WEEKENDS ALL WINTER LONG!

EARLY BIRD DAILY 3-5:30

3 Delicious Courses…Only $25 Lobster Ravioli • Chicken Parmigiana Penne Vodka with Meatballs Fettuccine Alfredo • Eggplant Rollatini Mike, Sam, Kate, Jason

Inspired Rustic Italian Classics Chicken • Veal • Eggplant marsala franc aise parmigiana

Salmon • Sea Bass • Scallops • Osso Buco “Create Your Own Pasta”

Erica Bonfiglio, Chris Vivarelli, Shawn Lesniewski, Sarah Best

“Hundreds of Pastabilities... Just Waiting to be Created”

Rice Balls • Fried Calamari • Caprese Salad Now through March enjoy our V.I.P.

“LOVE OUR LOCALS” PROGRAM For Locals...Atlantic City to Cape May Mention Exit Zero offer when ordering to receive

$10 off Dinner For 2 Valid on Dine-In,Take Out and Early Bird Must Order 2 Entrees 301 WASHINGTON STREET…CAPE MAY (On the Mall...Across From Congress Hall) 609-898-3663 • 609-898-FOOD www.ThatsAmoreCapeMay.com

Andy, Amanda, Mel

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A CAPE MAY COUNTY TRADITION FOR 30 YEARS

Easter at the Rio Easter Brunch

Our special Easter Brunch menu served from 8 am to 2 pm.

Easter Dinner

A selection of Easter specialties as well as our full Rio dinner menu served from 3 to 9 pm.

Friday Lent Menu

Every Friday we will offer a selection of fish, seafood and vegetarian specials through the six weeks of Lent till Good Friday.

Reservations suggested

Geoff Moran, Bill Caterini

Jill, Lee

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Mike, Pam

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Scott, Tanja, Dave

Amy Snider, Diane Ryan, Erin Fucci

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

Cape May’s Original Farm-to-Table

March 24 - 5-8pm Paw P rints Arts & Crafts Show Featuring local artists with prints & originals available for sale.

Benefitting Kizzy’s Place Animal Rescue

OPEN FOR TASTINGS Year-Round Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm seasonal hours listed online

Reservations required for groups of 6 or more

DON’T MISS OUR SUMMER

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Cape May Court House at the end of Hand Ave on Rt 47

Open for Dinner every Friday through Sunday Starting at 5pm Call to book your table!

609.884.5882 • 104 Jackson Street, Cape May VISIT OUR CHOCOLATE BAR NEXT DOOR!

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The Original

FUDGE KITCHEN

Our Lucky Leprechauns are currently rolling our famously delicious irish potatoes

Send a 1-Pound box of our Irish Potatoes

Anywhere in the USA for $24.95.

Shipping included!

Treat a friend or loved one to a special piece of

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PLUS... Whipped Creamy Fudge Premium Chocolates & Saltwater Taffy Homemade Caramel Corn & More!

OPEN EVERY DAY IN CAPE MAY Washington Street Mall and the Promenade

toll-free @ 1-800-23-FUDGE ï‚« online @ www.FudgeKitchens.com

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FARM FRESH! eggs , heirloom produce & our own B each p lum F arm meats .

F arm , m arket and k itchen o pen s aturday & s unday From 8 am -3 pm

INTIMATE EARLY SPRING FARM-TO-TABLE DINNERS

FRIDAY MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31 as the seasons turn From winter to spring, Be the First to sample our Farm’s early spring harvest.

reserve at BeachplumFarmcapemay.com 140 Stevens St, W. Cape May |beachplumfarmcapemay.com

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Dish Of The Week Like Alice in Wonderland (remember, it’s the March Hare issue), it’s time to go down the rabbit hole. Which means going on an adventure, maybe trying something out of the ordinary. And let’s face it, rabbit is no longer an everyday presence on American restaurant plates like it is in Europe.

In fact, it’s regarded by some as being on the same gastronomic level as a squirrel. We beg to differ — done right, this can be a treat. And at The Ebbitt Room, it’s done right. The restaurant at the Virginia hotel is serving a Braised Rabbit appetizer. It’s served with kale pasta, caramelized onions, parmesan and rabbit jus. Hop along and try it.

BEER OF THE WEEK Misty Dawn Style: Saison ABV: 6.2% Cape May Brewing Company A medium-bodied ale is the perfect beer to watch winter turn to spring. A distinctive orange-leaning copper color with strong fruit notes — compliments of an estery yeast — accented by a peppery finish.

Open for DINNER Thursday through Monday

WINE OF THE WEEK Mas Donis Spanish Red $10.99 from Collier’s Liquor Store, 202 Jackson Street An elegant blend of Grenache and Syrah from the Montsant area of Spain. This red wine is dense yet elegant with approachable layers of cassis, berry and spice. A true value wine, enjoy!

Cocktail Of The Week Think of Alice in Wonderland and you might think of tea parties, which were hosted by the March Hare (the subject of this week’s issue) and the Mad Hatter. Since this is the cocktail column, we won’t be recommending that you go off and have a cup of Earl Grey at a local eatery. However, we DO recommend the Lady Grey, served at the Blue Pig Tavern in Congress Hall. This is a herbaceous concoction of Dickle Rye, cold brew Earl Grey tea, lemongrass syrup, lemon juice and thyme. If you want the cocktail but aren’t in the mood for food, they’ll serve you the drink at the adjoining Brown Room. And if it’s NOT your cup of tea, just disappear back down the rabbit hole.

3 Courses for $35 Available Monday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday 322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 • www.tishasfinedining.com

Fabulous Food & Cool Cocktails in a Casual Pub Atmosphere!

HALF PRICE WINE BY THE BOTTLE ALL DAY FRIDAY!

ENTER THE CLIPART CONTEST This is the March Hare issue. Which means we hid a hare illustration in an ad. Enter in one of two ways: 1. Send an email to info@exitzero.us (write CLIPART CONTEST in the subject line) with the name of the ad that contains the clipart, including your name, address and telephone number; 2. Mail your entry to Exit Zero Clipart Contest, 109 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May, NJ 08204. Include your name and address. Entries by March 16.

One winner picked at random will receive a $20 Exit Zero Cookhouse gift certificate. The winner’s name will be posted on our Facebook page each Friday. This is the size of what you are looking for!

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Ryan Mamenko, Mary and Kate Bennett, Selena Sacchetti

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Michelle and Eric Barnes, Kathy Wallace

Nia, Eric, Frank

Pat, Maggie, Kathleen

Jay, Hank and Kathy Walters

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THE BEST EASTER DINNER TABLE BEGINS AT GAISS’

Open Every Day 8-7 • 609-886-5121 1215 BAYSHORE ROAD, AT BATES AVENUE • VILLAS

Now taking orders for Easter • Gaiss’ International Award-Winning Smoked Kielbasa and Fresh Kielbasa • Gaiss’ National Award-Winning Hickory Smoked Ham • Gaiss’ Authentic Ukrainian Pierogis • Fresh Ginsburg Rye Breads • Homemade Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad and Southwest Salad • Fresh Baked Pies & Jewish Apple Cake

Reserve yours today WE PROUDLY SELL FINE LOCAL PRODUCTS « Cape May Crab Cakes « Hank Sauce « Cape May Peanut Butter « Busy Bee Honey « Alumni Grill Honey Jalapeno Sauce « Harry & Beans Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans « Eat Well Breads

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Fofo and Gus Andy

Gregg, Mick

Chris, Rose

Meg, Rachell

Mark and Valarie Sorensen

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Re-opening Weekends from March 24

7 Ocean St., Cape May • 800-582-5933 • www.innofcapemay.com

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Open Fridays & Saturdays from 5pm Early Birds $25 - 5-5:30pm

Heather, Dorey, Jack, Ronni

1 S unset B oulevard, C ape M ay, N ew J ersey (609) 898-0100 | blackduckonsunset.com

American Cuisine Freshest Seafood Sizzling Steaks Great Bar Menu

Donna and Jessica Walker, Brian O., Ken Walker

Bar: Wed - Sat from 4pm Dinner: Fri - Sat from 5pm Happy Hour 4:00pm to 6:30pm 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609-884-2111•www.oysterbayrestaurant.com

Leah Barr, Matt Mahoney, Bill Kocis, Liberty Vanaman

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Kristen and Jason Casella

Deirdre, Nia

Kathy and Kelley Walters

Tom and Mary Eschen

Michele Linden, Emily Harkins

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“Beautiful restaurant wonderfully decorated. One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time.

We will definately dine here again.”

tripadvisor - december 2016

dinner saturday @ 5pm reservations recommended call 609-884-5697

801 Washington Street, Cape May www.washingtoninn.com

WINE BAR FRIDAYS FIVE FOR $5 STARTING AT 5PM

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Meals Served

Price Of Entrées

Bar Or BYOB?

Should I Food For Other Book?

Kids? Details

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$5-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

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BYOB

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B, L, D

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Brewery

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NO

YES

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

Aleathea’s is located right across the street from the beach. Weather permitting, enjoy a cocktail on their lovely porch as you watch people go by. Reopens for weekends on March 24.

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

There are lots of homemade selections, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian items as well as belly-filling options for carnivores.

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 with some good early bird specials.

THE BLUE PIG TAVERN 200 Congress Place, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.caperesorts.com/bluepigtavern

Check out why Congress Hall’s restaurant is a favorite of locals as well as hotel guests. They serve classic tavern food for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a choice of indoor and outdoor dining.

THE BOILER ROOM 200 Congress Place, Cape May (609) 884-8421 www.caperesorts.com/boilerroom

The Boiler Room has a chic industrial vibe with exposed brickwork, stainless steel table tops and a dance floor that’s often bopping. And now they serve brick-oven pizza with draft beers!

THE BROWN ROOM 200 Congress Place, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.caperesorts.com/brownroom

Congress Hall’s lounge is called Cape May’s Living Room for a reason. The decor is elegant but casual, the drinks are great and the place just says “classy.”

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

By day it’s a family-friendly restaurant with open windows that allow the ocean breezes in. By night it’s one of the liveliest spots in town with great live bands and a fun crowd.

CAPE MAY BREWING CO. 1288 Hornet Road, Rio Grande (609) 849-9933 www.capemaybrewery.com

The first microbrewery at the Jersey Shore keeps going from strength to strength, winning awards for their growing selection of beers. Visit the taproom for a fun way to experience their selections.

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

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

DELANEY’S IRISH PUB & GRILL 400 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 770-8559 www.delaneyscapemay.com

The addition of an Irish pub has been a popular one in Cape May. As you’d expect, this is the place to get Guinness, and good pub grub. The burgers and meat pies have been receiving rave reviews.

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THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5700 www.caperesorts.com/ebbittroom

Enjoy your meal on The Ebbitt Room porch, overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or take in the buzzy vibe of the dining room and expanded bar for a quintessential Cape May dining experience.

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

Casual and family-friendly, E. M. Hemingway’s offers fine seafood, prime beef and excellent specials.

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

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Meals Served

Price Of Entrées

Bar Or BYOB?

Should I Food For Other Book?

Kids? Details

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$18-$24 Cards: V, MC,AE, D

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L, D

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$12-$28 Cards: V, MC

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B, L, D

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NO

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EXIT ZERO COOKHOUSE 109 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 305-5203

A fun new restaurant unlike any other place in town.

It’s the only place within 40 miles to serve Indian food, plus there are a lot of great Americana dishes, too! Serving dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

5 WEST PUB 3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May (609) 889-7000 www.5westpub.com

This hotspot is a gastropub coming to you from the owners of Tisha’s. Expect the same high-quality food and high-quality service, in a relaxed atmosphere.

GODMOTHER’S Broadway and Sunset (609) 884-4543 www.godmothersrestaurant.com

Downhome Italian food, just like your mama, or your grandma, or your aunt would make. Reasonably priced and one of the better local options for a family dinner. Reopening early spring.

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

A locals’ favorite for a reason. There’s a Key West vibe, good food, regular entertainment, and the views are spectacular.

HARPOONS ON THE BAY Beach Drive and Browning, N. Cape May (609) 886-5529 www.harpoonhenrys.net

Famous for its sunsets, there’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that fading orange glow.

Great place for a family get-together. Dog-friendly on patio and at umbrella tables. Reopening in spring.

L, D

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FULL BAR

NO

YES

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

Beautifully renovated with a new indoor/outdoor bar. Breezes straight off the Atlantic, and a relaxed, vibe with fine comfort food, and a great selection of draught beers. Reopening in spring.

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

u b H U

IRON PIER CRAFT HOUSE 429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1925

Remember Martini Beach, located above Cabanas on Beach and Decatur? Well, Iron Pier is the new game in town. Same owners, but a new menu, great new beer list, and the decor got a spruce-up, too!

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FULL BAR

YES

YES

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THE LOBSTER HOUSE Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May (609) 884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast, dinner... The Lobster House has it all. Drinks on the Schooner American before dinner is a must-do Cape May experience.

B, L, D

$5-$48.50 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

NO

YES

u b H U

LOUISA’S CAFÉ 104 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5882

Long before farm to table was the hot new thing to talk about, Louisa’s was practicing that philosophy.

Thirty-six years later, they’re maintaining that simple culinary excellence. Fresh ingredients, good food.

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$20-$25 Cash Only

BYOB

YES

NO

H

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

A huge hit and locals’ favorite for a reason. Excellent food (the thin-crust pizzas are excellent), great bar vibe and service. Lucky Bones gets it right every time.

L, D

$6-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

u b H

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.

Listen to live piano music as you eat, or linger over cocktails at the classic bar.

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$10-$34 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

u b H U

OCEAN VIEW Beach and Grant Avenues, Cape May (609) 884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

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

B, L, D

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

BYOB

NO

YES

u b H

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

Amy, Ty, Bud, Rich, Daisey

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The

Wine Bar

at The Washington Inn

Eddie Musiak, Donna Boyle, Bill and Jamie Hienkel, Mack Amaker

Sam, Joyce, Jackie, Mary, John

B e st L oc a l H ideou t is O pen E v ery F r iday & S at ur day F rom 5 pm F r iday F i v e s a r e B ac k ! $5 A ppe t izer s $5 Wines

D i n ner O f f er ed 801 Wa shi ngton S t r ee t C a pe M ay (609) 884-5697 www.wa shi ngtoni n n . com Kelley Walters, Cheech, Leah Barr, Brooke Haines

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OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-2111 www.oysterbayrestaurant.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful new bar and restaurant area that’s proving to be a huge hit, a new bar menu, great martinis and classic, generous dishes.

PETER SHIELDS INN 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.

QUINCY’S ORIGINAL LOBSTER ROLLS 709 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 600-3571 www.quincysoriginal.com THE RED STORE 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757 www.capemaypointredstore.com

Quincy’s serve great rolls, with generous servings of Maine lobster, plus there are loads of non-lobster choices for kids. Reopening in the spring.

Acclaimed, inventive 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 Of Entrées

Bar Or BYOB?

Should I Food For Other Book?

Kids? Details

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

FULL BAR

YES

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D

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

BYOB

YES

NO

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$3.95$13.95 Cards: V, MC, AE,D

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B, L, D

$5-$35 Cash only

BYOB

YES

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u b H

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.

Really good wings too! And now, drum roll... they have unveiled an exciting breakfast menu.

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

u b H

RUSTY NAIL 205 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0017 www.caperesorts.com/rusty-nail

Coldest beer and coolest vibe in town. The iconic Rusty Nail is the place to be for a uniquely Cape May experience. And they even have non-alcoholic brew and menu items for dogs! Reopening in the spring.

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

NO

YES

u b H U

TISHA’S 318 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 www.tishasfinedining.com

This local favorite serves delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And they have a petfirendly patio too. Check out their sister restaurant, 5 West Pub, too.

B, L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

b U

TOMMY’S FOLLY COFFEE 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-6522 www.congresshall.com

Situated in the lobby of Congress Hall, this shop has great coffee and some lovely to-go breakfast goodies, as well as healthy and tasty lunch options.

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$1-$7 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

NO

NO

YES

u b H U

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.

Great spot for outdoor dining on the mall. Check their ad for upcoming live entertainment.

L, D

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

FULL BAR

NO

YES

b H

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

Reliably good food — there is a reason why people wait.. Open daily. You can sit outside with ocean and beach views and dine with your dog if the weather is nice.

B, L

$4-$9 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

NO

YES

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UNION PARK Beach Avenue and Howard Street (609) 884-8811 www.unionparkdiningroom.com WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5697 www.washingtoninn.com

Fine dining in a classic old hotel, where both the decor and the food are inspired. Voted one of the best restaurants in the state by New Jersey Monthly magazine.

Superb gourmet food, and a cool but cozy bar. Check out an amazing wine list of over 10,000 bottles; they’ve got the largest wine cellar in South Jersey.

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YES

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

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Other Room

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The Old Fogey

I

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

have conflicted feelings about March and the Mad Hare. Which is a lot more than he is able to have about me, given that he met his untimely demise in Cape May at my hands. Well not technically MY hands, but it might as well have been.

Oh, you can judge me, you with your rosy view of the world, and I know you blame me for that incident with Santa Claus and the landmine. And that Hare, he has some top-level spin doctors, with their picture of him as a gentle, pocket-watch-wearing japester. But really, he was an absolute asshole. Actually, now I think about it, I am not entirely sure he was an actual rabbit. I mean, he had the coarse body hair, the outsized ears and bare, long-clawed feet and the fluffy tail, but we’ve seen stranger in Wildwood, and they are technically human. One assumes.

So anyway, he was down here one March, up to all kinds of irritating mayhem, and joined me in The Brown Room for whisky. I had neglected to mention to the Hare that my old pal Ernie Hemingway was inbound, and

I confess that I forgot to send a bellboy with a telegram to the airport to intercept Ernie when his Dakota seaplane landed.

I totally blame myself: the Trophy Room in The D’Catur Mansion is filled with poor animals that Ernie encountered and murdered. And Ernie was always the kind to shoot first and think later. Actually, he tended to shoot first and not think at all, ever, but I digress: suffice to say the only living thing he met and did not successfully shoot was Your Albert, and only then because Yorkshire Terriers are composed of

90 per cent fur, and so Ernie managed only to blast a head-sized fluffy hole before Albert sank his tiny fetid teeth into Ernie’s ankle.

From then on, the two observed a wary truce.

But that night, when Ernie walked into The Brown Room and caught sight of me having a drink with a person-sized rabbit, he reached for his gun. Unluckily for Ernie, the Hare was even more of a brute than he, and caught sight of Ernie in the mirror behind the bar. Quick as a striking shoebie, he pulled a Bowie knife from his fur and threw it backwards over his shoulder just as Ernie fired.

Well, in the chaos a newly opened bottle of finest Highland Park was smashed, and so I was positively raging and hoping that they had both inflicted deadly wounds on the other.

As it happened, I was right, and I had the double task of disposing of the pair of them before morning. Let’s just say the Concrete Ship holds many secrets. Also, to this day I have a fine ermine-like two-thirds-sized fur cape. So it was not all bad.

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Victoria, Zoe

Beatrice, Ryan, Ella, Sunny, Matilda

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The Knights of Columbus

St Patrick’s Day Dinner & Chinese Auction

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For the Benefit of Local Charities $17 per person FRIDAY MARCH, 17 STARTING 6PM Our Lady Star of the Sea 525 Washington Street, Cape May

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The Exit Zero Interview Mark Kulkowitz discusses war, peace and teaching

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Mark Kulkowitz at the Mad Batter, opened by his father Harry in 1976.

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his is the March Hare issue — with all those Alice in Wonderland allusions, it made perfect sense to feature the Mad Batter, founded in 1976 and regarded as the inspiration for the restaurant revolution in Cape May. The Mad Batter and Carroll Villa were opened by Harry Kulkowitz, a World War Two veteran who was singled out in a speech by President Barack Obama during a 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France three years ago. We chatted with Harry’s son, Mark, who now runs the operation along with his wife, Pam Huber.

How did the Mad Batter name came about? My father was inspired

by Alice and Wonderland, and also by his love of pancakes, waffles and French toast.

When Harry bought the building in 1976, what where you doing?

The plan was to teach English in New South Wales, Australia for two years. I was really looking forward to it — and to celebrate, I went bicycling in Europe for two months before I was going to leave. There, I met my best high school friend Bob Covelli in a beer garden in Munich, while he was on a weekend pass from his army unit in Gelnhausen.

Bob said to me that if teaching didn’t work out I should join the army and see Europe. As it happens, my contract got cancelled — the Aussies had enough male teachers. So I signed up for three years.

You’ve always described yourself as a hippie so how did your father’s military service influence your thinking? My father told me he would break my leg before he would let me fight in Vietnam. He felt like I did — that it was an immoral war. But after the war ended I was unsure of what to do — I was lost. The decision to join the “peacetime” army was influenced by the fact that my best English literature friend had enlisted because he had also reached a dead end in trying to find a teaching job. Plus, my father thought that enlisting and meeting

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Page 40 people with different political, religious and economic backgrounds could help make a difference in the world. Like my father, I was in the signal corp and worked on sending and receiving unclassified and classified messages for the Third Armored Division.

What happened after you returned to civilian life? I was discharged in October, 1978. I took a train to Kaiserstuhl in Germany, along the Rhine River and neighboring France to harvest wines with my friends and then bicycle around Europe.

How did you end up in Cape May? My father had written me frequently while I was in the service. He wanted me to work with him in the hotel and restaurant. I visited for the first time, while on army leave. It’s funny because even though I went to high school in Philadelphia, no one knew about Cape May. The driving age was 16 and we would party in Atlantic City or Wildwood.Remember, the drinking age was 18 back then.

How did you meet your future wife Pam? My sister Sigrid and Pam worked for my father when I came home and thought that Pam would be a great match for me. Pam did not know that Harry even had a son!

When she saw me for the first time, at the Texas Avenue Co-op in my Boris Godunov Russian hat, she was intrigued… who was

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“Even though I went to high school in Philadelphia, no one knew about Cape May. The driving age was 16 and we would party in Atlantic City or Wildwood. Remember, the drinking age was 18 back then.”

— MARK KULKOWITZ, THE MAD BATTER this strange guy and why did Sigrid think we could be together? This was the summer of 1979.

I’ve heard that both of you were occasionally fired by your father. Is that true? My father fired and rehired Pam at least three times. He was a taskmaster, a perfectionist, and not very sensitive to people. At the end of the year he was desperate for help and rehired her. I was never fired by my father.

I left for two years and moved with Pam to Philadelphia. I was not coming back! Then he made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.

So you returned to Cape May. What was that like? Pam always reminds me about the first few years. Harry would tell her — remember, Mark married the business first!

I missed many, many family events — funerals, weddings, birthdays... the only time he thought it was okay not to work was when we went to a sporting event together!

When did you take over the everyday running of the operations? After the first few years. My father was a showman and it was hard to follow in his footsteps. He was the total extrovert. He could talk to anyone...

I can, too, but it took me years to go up to strangers because they were eating in our restaurant.

Was the working relationship with your father difficult? Harry would be fine with a lot of my decisions — until he disagreed. Then the fun would begin. Harry was a hit-andmiss guy — you could serve 800 people and one person complained and he would read you the riot act.

How do you and Pam divide the work?

Pam has done it all, from housekeeping to waitressing, hosting, front desk. She worked through three pregnancies while fighting morning sickness. Her niche was the hotel.

She had a great idea for colors, symmetry and putting things together on a shoestring. We inherited a couple beautiful Eastlake beds and dressers and scrounged for the rest in antique stores, flea markets and trips around the Mid-Atlantic for beds, fixtures and lights

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for the hotel. Pam is the heart and soul of the place. She has always maintained a sense of family, fairness and goodness to others.

In 2001 you paid $800,000 to buy a liquor license. How much of a gamble did that feel? The liquor license came to us through the old Shire, Chalfonte and then Congress Hall. At that point, it was a dream come true. This was the chance to make the property more of a onestop destination. Roll out of bed and have one of the best breakfasts, lunches of your life. The addition of liquor and the bar helped create the year-round business and vibe that we have.

Would you do it again? Yes, it has worked out well.

What are your thoughts on the $1500 liquor license bill that’s making its way through the New Jersey Senate? It would not be equitable for those of us who paid dearly for them, and it will make competition even harder. On the other hand, there should be some compromise to protect the haves and help the have-nots.

So tell us about the new porch at the Mad Batter? The front porch is my Bridge on the River Kwai! Now that we are into the third generation of Huberwitzes it is fitting that this is the culmination of our lifetime achievement award. We are all very excited about the resurrection of our porch.

The Batter has become the go-to music spot in town. Was that an accidental happening or part of a fiendish plan? As Joni Mitchell said, they paved parardise and put up a parking lot. The music is a reflection of the Batter — trying to keep a community together through song and spirit, since fewer and fewer people live here year-round. The music as well as monthly art shows are part of our vision and a way of keeping people involved. This is reminiscent of Cape May as I remember it in the ’80s — an artist community which had a more diverse and talented population.

Your daughter Marta and son Kyle are very much involved now.

What are their roles? Marta is rock steady and has been involved in the recreation of the hotel. She has received attention at two national bed and breakfast conferences on her repurposing of East Lake furniture, paints and wallpapers to bring the Carroll Villa Hotel to the present day — Victorian lace will not be found here. Kyle is in the direct line of schmoozers… Harry, Mark, Kyle. He and Mike Burke have created the Cheers bar of Cape May. Having 19 beers on tap — most of which are from New Jersey — is amazing!

Are you still as involved every day? Yes, with the distinct distinction of having great people run the show for us — Kay, Lisa, Bruce, Mike, along with a cast of great people, have kept us on one of the longest extended restaurant runs in Cape May. That is our triumph.

What’s your favorite dish at the Batter? And favorite cocktail? The Chesapeake Eggs Benedict with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and Mad Batter coffee. Cocktail would be a calvados with my WWII buddies, or a good rye, bourbon or scotch.

Any other changes or improvements you’d like to make in the future? A couple more rooms need to be improved. The final push will be some bigger bathrooms. I want to reach the point where we have done the best we can with everything so we can say we tried. It still rankles me that you can please so many people — but there is always someone who just wants to complain for the hell of it! Just remember, Mickey Mantle struck out once or twice a game! Our business is about having fun and making connections. Your life won’t end if we don’t cook the eggs the way you want them.

Finally, when you’re away from work, what’s your favorite thing to do in Cape May? I love to take my three dogs for a walk. When I am lucky, I can go with them to the magnesite plant and toward Davey’s Lake or Higbee Beach. Especially when I am accompanied by my wife along with my kids with their dogs. interview by jack wright

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Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, it’s time for a good laugh!

he combination of cops and kids is comedy gold. From the little rascals of Our Gang tangling with Officer Murphy, to Arnold Schwarzenegger in Kindergarten Cop assuring a tiny questioner that it’s “not a tumor,” to Burt Reynolds being redeemed by his small partner in Cop and a Half, the innocent child and the gruff police officer are a winning pair.

Just think about how many videos go viral because a kid in a toy car is getting a “ticket.”

The Cape May Police Department knows a winning formula when it sees one, so they are using a Comedy Night Social to benefit the local Police Athletic League (PAL).

Good policing requires a playful sense of humor, and humor helps to foster a good relationship between police and children.

As a New York City Police Commissioner named Arthur Woods discovered in 1914, communities are safer when children trust their local police force. Woods created a Play Streets campaign to give city children a little room to run around. The program had the added benefit of reducing tensions between

the police and the kids. That idea gave birth to PAL, a program of sports and activities designed to keep children away from crime.

Cape May’s PAL provides guidance to local boys and girls in grades three through eight with five basketball teams. The PAL’s Comedy Night Social on March 18 raises money to support those teams, bringing gifted comedians to town. Robyn Schall likely has a special affinity for kids who need help. Before she was named a Top 5 Standout Comic by CBS, or appeared at Caroline’s, on the Howard Stern radio channels, or on

television, she was a little kid with braces on her legs “like Forrest Gump.” Joining Schall is Louis Ramey, who hosted three Comedy Central specials, appeared on The Tonight Show, and was a finalist on Last Comic Standing.

He won Gilda’s LaughFest’s Favorite Clean Comedy Award. Audiences “complain” that this poised performer barely leaves time for you to catch your breath between jokes.

Rounding out the ticket is J.J. Ramirez, the Latin Lunatic. Ramirez is a familiar face to fans who have seen his many television appearances and caught his shows at the Borgata and in New York City comedy clubs like Caroline’s and the Improv.

The Comedy Night Social will be held at Cape May Convention Hall. Doors open at 7pm and the comedians begin at 8pm. Tickets are $40 plus a $3 facility fee. Visit capemay. com for tickets and information.

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The Movie Column

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By Tom Sims of Cape May Film Society

e know all the big names from Oscar night, but what about the less celebrated films? There are several films from the short film category that deserve attention. As a film festival, we celebrate the short film, dedicating most of our schedule to this often neglected format. Having seen all the nominations for best animated short, let’s review them here.

Blind Vaysha The story is simple: Vaysha was born with a unique eye disorder.

Her one eye can only see into the past. Her other eye can only see into the future. When she looked at her parents, one eye would see them as children and the other eye as very elderly. Her town? One eye saw a developing small village, the other a futuristic metropolis. This chronological bipolar disease had its troubles. For example, when the young men in her town wanted to marry her, she could only see them as children or old men.

This was a wonderfully allegorical animated short, and my favorite to win, though it did not.

Blind Vaysha tells a compelling story Borrowed Time My next favorite to win was this short. A sheriff stands at the edge of a cliff, dangerously close. His face is twisted with torment, and you can tell something is troubling him. Flashback to when he was a young teen, traveling with his father (who was at the time the sheriff). There is a pursuit of criminals and a horrific fall from that cliff. Could the straggly son save his father?

Only time would tell.

Pear Cider and Cigarettes This was my

least favorite short. It tried to be entirely too cool to its own detriment. Animated in film noir style, completely with detective style narrator, it takes us on a confusing, clichĂŠ of a ride.

Pearl Her childhood home was a beloved hatchback. Playing guitar for tips, a single father plays in public places for spare change to keep the car (and the family) going. Eventually, her father sees that he must find a way to better provide for his daughter. He works hard and affords a humble home. She eventually becomes a teenager and starts out on her own. But ultimately she does not forget her dad who tried to provide so much.

Piper This Disney Pixar short took home the Oscar. Is it amazing in its technique? Of course. Does it have wonderful storytelling?

Yes. Did it deserve the top prize? Did the allpro US Olympic basketball dream team beat the pants off everyone else to win gold in 1992? Sure. But does that make it right?

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The Answer Lady

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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. Or, simply sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee and contemplate the wisdom herein.

Dear Answer Lady My stepdaughter is in the process of a divorce. She has also found a new love and wants to visit us in Cape May with our threeyear-old granddaughter for the weekend. We don’t want to sound old-fashioned, but we are concerned about the sleeping arrangements.

When she visited with her husband, the three slept in the same room. What’s the plan now, we wonder. I started to text her and ask, but we want to see how she handles the situation.

What do you think, Answer Lady? — On Edge Dear On Edge The first question is whether or not they plan to sleep over. Perhaps they are actually planning a day trip. If they ARE staying over, the Answer Lady would prepare a bed or spare room for the boyfriend and make the

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sleeping arrangements a fait accompli. Most people will see the light and comply. To soften the blow, take them all to Oyster Bay for dinner and make sure you and your husband make the new beau feel welcome because your stepdaughter is obviously bringing him to get your approval. If you find you don’t like him, keep quiet. You can trash-talk him later.

Dear Answer Lady My co-father-in-law joined our golf foursome last month. It struck us that although he isn’t that great, his score always is. Last

week he lost his ball in the woods and I went over to help him find it. As I approached, I saw him take a ball out of his pocket and throw it into the fairway. I pretended I didn’t see it. Outing him would oust him from the foursome and create a huge brouhaha with the family. But how can I ignore cheating?

— Complicit Dear Complicit One question the Answer Lady has is — are you playing for money? Money does make his transgressions much more egregious. Nevertheless, in the spirit of good sportsmanship, you really cannot ignore it.

It will manifest itself somewhere down the line. Look at this as a teaching moment. Simply snap a photo of him cheating and show it to him. Ask him if he would like you to buy him golf lessons from the golf pro at Cape May National. If he still persists, at the end of the round, when he’s marking his score card, publically correct him. Present him with a copy of the USGA Rules of Golf with the rule regarding “lost ball” circled in red. You can order a copy at Cape Atlantic Book Company.

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Bird Droppings

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

his is the week pine warblers come to breed. These mustard-colored forest birds are the first of our songbird migrants. You may run into one in Cape May Point, but most birders head to Jake’s Landing where the pines flanking the drive provide good sightings. Not yet paired, you can count on newly arrived males to be in full song. The song translates as, “Hi, beautiful.

Care to mix your genes with the biggest, burliest pine warbler in the forest? Name’s Setophaga pinus but you can call me Mr Right.”

As the name suggests, these warblers are particularly partial to pines. Distinguished by their bold white wingbars and blurry streaks below, pine warblers are not as flamboyant and as many other warbler species but they ARE first. It will be two weeks before yellowthroated warbler arrives. Also aptly named, this flame throated bird occupies much the same forest habitat as pine warbler.

So if you are wondering where all the beautiful birders are this week and next, check out Jake’s Landing Road and nearby Belleplain State Forest. They’ll be the ones

looking up. The butterfly folks, on the hunt for mourning cloak, will be scanning the sun warmed pavement. If the temperature gets into the 50s and you linger until late afternoon, you are almost certain to see red bats wheeling over Route 347. These hardy mammals winter locally and when warm days prompt flying insects to go aloft, red bats leave their snug cavities and snap up a little nutrition.

If you can’t find the birders at Jake’s, head for Norbury’s Landing where at least one little gull has been hanging out with the flocking

Bonaparte’s gulls. Not hard to find. When the birds go aloft, just scan for the small one with black underwings. The underwings of adult Bonapartes are gray.

Red-throated loons constitute another seasonal treat. Not yet in their maroon throated finery, these rapier-billed water birds are nevertheless vocal and frisky. One of the region’s hotspots is the Second Avenue Jetty in Cape May. Sorry to disappoint you but red-throated loons don’t yodel, they quack.

The yodeler is the common loon, which more typically occur in back bays or well offshore.

Sunset Lake in Wildwood often hosts a common loon or two and by March adult birds do typically show the black neck ring of breed birds. The smaller loon-like birds are called eared grebes, which may or may not yet be in breeding plumage. Great egrets and osprey should be in by St Patrick’s Day. You can almost set your calendar by them.

So there you have it, the spring timetable as established by Ma Nature herself. The countdown to summer has begun. Laughing Gull? You’ll hear them any day now.

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GUS is an eight-month-old rat terrier mix who is hoping to go to a nice home so he doesn’t have to grow up in a shelter! Gus loves to play with toys and run around the yard with his friends. He is still learning some basic puppy manners, but Gus is an excellent student! Stop by the shelter today and give this young pup a loving home!

ZEKE is a young shiba inu mix who lived with another dog in his previous home, so no need to worry about owning another pooch. Zeke is also crate trained, which makes transitioning into a new home much smoother. He already knows how to sit when asked but forewarning that he will expect a treat afterwards! Adopt Zeke today!

DONATELLO is an American staffordshire mix who came in as a stray dog. He’s been working on his basic skills and already knows how to sit and has mastered the art of looking cute! Donatello would be best as the only animal in the household and with older children so he can soak up all the attention!

Stop by the shelter to meet Donatello today!

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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

GERTRUDE is a tiger-stiped, medium haired tabby who is waiting for a warm lap to curl up on. With those luscious locks, Gertrude enjoys a nice brush. Afterwards, give her a pet and she will become your loyal companion. Stop by the shelter today and give this little lady a loving home to live out the rest of her years. She will be waiting!

HENRY is a domestic short hair and abyssinian mix who has been waiting patiently at the shelter for someone to take him to his forever home. He is a loving boy that would like the chance to be a lazy lap cat.

He likes to chirp and be pet even more! If you think you could spare the love for a guy down on his luck, adopt Henry today!

NALA is a young little lady who is at the shelter with her brother Simba! They are both very sweet and playful kitties. Nala loves to be pet and held, so if you don’t mind giving a little TLC from time to time then she is puurfect for you! Come to the shelter today and give this fantastic lady a home! And if you have it in your heart, adopt Simba too!

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IT’S YOUR BANK.

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2/20: Cape Shore Realty Office Party PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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FEATURED PROPERTY: 1508 NEW YORK AVENUE, CAPE MAY This exquisite, custom-built home with over 4000 square foot of living space has all the bells and whistles. Only the finest materials and amenities were used in this home, including solid hand-scrapped oak floors throughout, a media room with surround sound. The large, open kitchen offers top-of-the-line cabinets, Dacor range and double wall oven with warming drawer, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, three-drawer dishwashers, farm sink and a full pantry. First floor presents a large great room with a gas fireplace, a game room, wet bar and drawer refrigerator and wine cooler and double French doors leading to the rear patio which hosts a heated in-ground pool and storage barn/pool house with powder room.

On the second floor you will find a laundry/mechanical room, four of the six bedrooms, two tiled baths, large common area with French doors leading to large deck.

The third floor offers an exercise room, another bedroom with a full tile bath plus the master suite. The master includes a large office with French doors leading to a balcony, double-sided gas fireplace opening into master bedroom, huge walk-in closet and extra large master bath with large walk-in shower/steam room plus laundry chute. The walkup fourth floor offers lots of storage and additional space. Offered for $2,099,000.

Call Lynn Gleeson of COLDWELL BANKER on 609-827-2601

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW LISTINGS Our listings are selling and we need new inventory to offer. Whether it be selling or renting your home, we would love to be of service. Call us today!

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

JUST SOLD!

UNDER CONTRACT

209 E. Drumbed Road Villas LISTED FOR $219,900 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

18 Hyannis Drive Tranquility, Lower Township LISTED FOR $399,999 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

601 Broadway, W. Cape May SOLD FOR $570,000 4 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom Listing Agency

507 Alexander Avenue Cape May Point LISTED FOR $989,000 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bathroom

1 HOUSE OFF THE BAY!

CLOSE TO BEACH

WATERFRONT LOTS

BUSINESS ONLY FOR SALE

2 Delaware Avenue Villas LISTED FOR $175,000 2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

501 Lighthouse Avenue Cape May Point LISTED FOR $899,000 4 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom

600-602 W. 26th Street West Wildwood LISTED FOR $715,000 4 Waterfront Lots

518 Washington Street Mall Cape May LISTED FOR $49,000 Pearl’s Boutique

BEACHFRONT

SUNRISE & SUNSET VIEWS

GREAT POTENTIAL

NEW CONSTRUCTION

217 Alexander Avenue Cape May Point LISTED FOR $1,977,000 5 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom

1849 Maryland Avenue Cape May LISTED FOR $1,745,000 6 Bedroom | 3.5 Bathroom

550 Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point LISTED FOR $425,000 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

1000 Edgewood Avenue Edgewood LISTED FOR $199,900 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

941 COLUMBIA AVENUE CAPE MAY 609-884-5005

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BARBARA McPHERSON

RICHARD PARKER

Sales Associate

Realtor Sales Associate GRI, CRS, ABR

Serving Clients for 20 Years: Buying, Selling & Renting

Featured Realtor on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt

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Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com CLASSIC COLONIAL

932 Shunpike Road Cold Spring $339,900 4 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom Must See | Rural location Close to beaches and bay

SINGLE FAMILY HOME

780 Tabernacle Road Lower Township $395,000 5.1 Acre Estate | Workshop In Ground pool | Huge fireplace Many possibilities

3 BLOCKS TO BEACH

FOR SALE

407 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May $868,900 4 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom

600 Gorham Avenue North Cape May $239,000 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

PLEASE CALL RICH PARKER FOR DETAILS Search all Cape May area homes for sale at buycapemayrealestate.com

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Realtor Sales Associate

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UNDER CONTRACT

FOR SALE

LOTS OF POSSIBILITIES

UNDER CONTRACT

203 Tidewater Avenue Rio Grande $295,000 THE LEGACY 3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom Private backyard

2003 Tidewater Avenue Rio Grande $294,900 THE LEGACY 3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom Townhome | Vineyard views

151 Stimpson Lane West Cape May $400,000 2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom Diamond in the rough situated on a spacious 45 x 219 lot

9 Lafayette Del Haven $268,500 4 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 2 Car garage | Quiet street Recent upgrades

Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com

CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015, 2016

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2/20: Cape Shore Realty Office Party

Brian, Kelly, Judi

Candi Robson, Judi and Derik Ludlam

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

John King

Kathleen Satt

Email: JKing@deSatnickRealEstate.com

Email: KSatt@deSatnickRealEstate.com

Salesperson Cell: 609.338.8708 Office: 609.884.1300

Salesperson Cell: 609.972.4014 Office: 609.884.1300

FOR SALE!

FOR SALE!

116 FOLSOM RD., TOWNBANK 3 BR/2.5 BA home built by Townbank Builders. $449,000

1432 ROUTE 47, DENNISVILLE 3 BR/1 BA home situated on a generously sized lot that is adjacent to coastal farmland. $169,000

www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204

Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record

FOR SALE!

FOR SALE!

1151 WASHINGTON ST., 426 LIGHTHOUSE AVE., CAPE MAY CAPE MAY POINT Income producing 3 BR/2.5 BA custom built three unit Victorian. home with outstanding views. $569,000 $1,036,700

www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204

Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record

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Homes And Rentals Of The Week Check out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area

426 LIGHTHOUSE AVENUE, CAPE MAY POINT Unique opportunity to acquire a custom built home with outstanding views on an oversized lot in Cape May Point!

This property is located directly across from Lighthouse Pond; one block to The State Park and Lighthouse; and only two short blocks to the beaches.

The 3 BR/2.5 BA home was designed to be filled with light and boast an open floor plan. $1,036,700.

Todd deSatnick 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-780-2033 deSatnickRealEstate.com

215 EAST 24TH AVENUE, NORTH WILDWOOD YEAR ROUND RENTAL 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Cottage just two short blocks to the beach and boardwalk. $1100 Month + Utilities. Updated Kitchen & Bathroom. Washer/ Dryer. Parking for 1 car. Ideal location close to restaurants and shops. Great for one or two people. Available this May. Credit Check Required.

CANYON CLUB, #101 LOWER TOWNSHIP Exceptional views! Live at Canyon Club Resort Marina and have your boat in your front yard! Meticulously maintained.

Gorgeous 180 degree views of Cape May Harbor. This fantastic 2BR/2.5BA condo is one of a kind. Everything is new and upgraded. This spectacular condo is coming fully furnished minus personal items. $619,000.

Coastline Realty 941 Columbia Avenue 609-884-5005 coastlinerealty.com

RENTAL: 921 Kearney Ave., CM 5 BR/4 BA, Sleeps 12.

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

921 SEASHORE-BRIDGE ROAD, COLD SPRING Expert craftsmanship is evidenced throughout this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2x6 construction rancher at the foot of the West Cape May bridge in Lower Township. Situated on well over an acre of land, this property is turn-key ready for new owners. $449,000.

John King deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-338-8708 desatnickrealestate.com

678 WASHINGTON STREET UNIT 1, CAPE MAY Clean, bright, comfortable condo in the middle of town with off-street parking. This unit offers 2BR/1BA plus a study and is very tastefully decorated and furnished. Located on the 2nd floor, rear of the front, main building. The unit also offers a beautiful 8’x20’ sun deck facing the quiet, landscaped courtyard between the buildings. $299,000.

RENTAL: 847 Broadway, #7, WCM 3 BR/3 BA, Sleeps 9. Pool Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

501 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY Own a piece of history that pays now & in the future. Own a condo at the Marquis de Lafayette hotel. Offering terrific amenities; outdoor pool w/poolside lounge, a restaurant, full maid service, laundry facility, meeting room, parking & none of the maintenance associated w/ownership.

Perfect for personal use & managed as a hotel every day of the year by your 24 hour staff. Condos starting at $85,000.

Coastline Realty 941 Columbia Avenue 609-884-5005 coastlinerealty.com

Jersey Cape Realty

Todd H. deSatnick

SALES & RENTALS ONE MILE TO BEACH

Jimmy Zeitler

Sales Associate 609-741-0664 Cell Zeitler89@comcast.net

Broker of Record Cell: 609.780.2033 Office: 609.884.1300

Email: TdeSatnick@deSatnickRealEstate.com

907 Farmdale Drive West Cape May $589,000 Don’t miss this bright 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home that is located in a very desirable neighborhood.

This property is a short bike ride to the beach and Historic District.

An open floor plan and 2-car garage make this the perfect year-round or second home.

Contact Jimmy for more details.

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 739 Washington Street, Cape May

(609) 884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

FOR SALE!

FOR SALE!

1500 NEW YORK AVE., CAPE MAY Custom 6 BR/5.5 BA beach home with unobstructed ocean views. $2,475,000

830 CORGIE ST., CAPE MAY 4 BR/3.5 BA home features luxury details throughout. $889,000

www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204

Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record

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Sale and Vacation Homes 1159 Washington Street, Cape May NJ capemay@chrisclemanssir.com | 609.884.3332

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“Chasing Rainbows”, Victorian Cottage 302 Stites Avenue Cape May Point | $739,000

Split Level, Family Home 112 Old Mill Drive North Cape May | $229,000

Historic 7 Bedroom, Steps to the Beach 15 First Avenue Cape May | $2,199,000

Custom Southern Colonial 1 Eagle Court Lower Township | $899,000

FEATURED RENTALS 3 CLIFFSIDE ROAD 311 ALEXANDER AVE CAPE MAY POINT

NORTH CAPE MAY

weekly rates from $1,500-$3,100

weekly rates from $1,600-$2,400

Charming Home 1-1/2 Blocks from the Beach

Spectacular Views

Christina P. Clemans, Broker of Record ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN, RSPS 609.884.3332

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2/23: Cape May City Elementary School Festival PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

We are Zillow Premier Agents: Your Brother/Sister Real Estate Team!

Brady, Vince, Vivian

AMI MENZ Broker Associate

GRI, ABR, CRS, SRES, RSPS

Bronze Sales Award 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2016

609-425-5756

Michelle B., Jeff Trout

TAI MENZ

Realtor Sales Associate

609-602-8061

Ami@CoastlineRealty.com

TaiMenz@CoastlineRealty.com

3 BLOCKS TO BEACH

SEMI IN-GROUND POOL

205 Princeton Avenue Cape May Point $695,000 4 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom

160 Briarwood Drive Erma $265,000 4 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

RANCH STYLE

TWO DECKS

3305 Bay Drive Cape May Beach $320,000 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

210 Orchard Drive North Cape May $229,000 4 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

Simone

941 COLUMBIA AVENUE, CAPE MAY

Toucan play at that game...

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2/23: Cape May City Elementary School Festival

Mary Pilla, Juliett Archer, Ben and Banning Gaines, Jeremiah and Stephanie Polanco PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

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2/23: Cape May City Elementary School Festival

Misty and Addison Veverka, Ryan Braasch

The robot team

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List with CHARITY R. CLARK BROKER-ASSOCIATE, ABR, GRI

609.408.2192 charitycapemay@gmail.com 1159 Washington Street, Cape May NJ 609.884.3332 | www.chrisclemanssir.com

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2/25: Benefit For Diane Wilson At Knights Of Columbus

Chris Trachtman, Chris and Jason Hamilton, Mark Allston, Bailey and Lorie Deweese, Jess and Jason McCole, Sally Wilson, Jordon Hemingway PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

STILL HAVE WEEKS TO RENT? WE CAN HELP! Rentals@JerseyCapeRealty.com

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The Jersey Cape Rental Team Vickie, Diane, Ann, Judy

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GAIL WILSEY-MORRISON 128 Sunset Boulevard Cape May $449,000

Bernie R., Laura Dodd, Linda Johnston

Commercial property located on Sunset Blvd in high traffic area.

Vacant and ready for the next owner to start their new business.

One of four in an association sharing 27 parking spaces.

Separate electric and gas, shared water and sewer.

Fabulous Ocean and Nature Conservancy views!

501 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY CELL 609-602-0405 • OFFICE: 609-884-1007 www.gailwilsey.com

Stacy Hutchinson Salesperson Cell: 609.927.6004 Office: 609.884.1300 Colleen Rabbitt, Elaine Izzi, Elaine Blackman, MaryAnn Toto, Jack Blackman

Email: SCampbell@deSatnickRealEstate.com

SEASONAL RENTAL!!!

315 S. BROADWAY AVENUE, CAPE MAY 1 BR/1 BA seasonal rental available May 26th-September 4th. Located within close proximity to Cape May beaches, shopping and dining.

SEASONAL RATE: $8500

www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

Maggie Morin, Marian Ziontz, Jason L.

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204

Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record

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Homes And Rentals Of The Week Check out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area

CANYON CLUB, #503 LOWER TOWNSHIP Luxurious 2BR/2BA, professionally decorated Canyon Club Resort Marina condo. All furnishings are included. Enjoy 3 pools, tennis courts, and beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyards. Minutes away from Cape May beaches, 4-star restaurants, quaint shops, golf courses and wineries. $339,800.

RENTAL: 433 Provincetown Drive Tranquility - Year Round 4 BR/2.5 BA, Sleeps 8.

215 EAST 24TH AVENUE, #2, NORTH WILDWOOD YEAR ROUND RENTAL 1-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment located two blocks to the beach. $950 Month + Utilities. Updated Kitchen and Bathroom. Front loading washer/dryer. Central A/C & Heat. No pets.

Coastline Realty 941 Columbia Avenue 609-884-5005 coastlinerealty.com

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

12 NORTH STREET, CAPE MAY Large Victorian Beach House just 2 blocks to the Beach and a quick walk to shops and restaurants. This 6BR/3.5BA property has been a successful rental for many years. The large front porch and comfortable side porch are perfect spots to enjoy the Historic District. The side yard and off-street parking are bonuses for a property located in town. $999,000.

RENTAL: 513 Hughes St., CM 6 BR/3 BA, Sleeps 12.

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

612 PACIFIC AVENUE, NORTH CAPE MAY Just 2 blocks from the Delaware Bay, this home offers 3 BR’s and 1.5 BA’s. Interior features include a dining room, eat in kitchen, master suite, tiled hall BA with updated lighting and vanity, 2 spare BR’s, a laundry room, and a den beyond the kitchen with wood burning fireplace and sliders to access the rear patio. Exterior features include 2 storage buildings, an outdoor shower. $289,000.

Stacy Hutchinson deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-972-6004 deSatnickRealEstate.com

44 HARBOR COVE, CAPE MAY Harbor views, private tennis courts, and a marina with your own 35’ boat slip – all yours with this 4BR/3.5BA home offering elevator to all 3 levels, 2 family rooms, open floor plan on the 2nd level with spacious deck with harbor views, cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, living and dining areas and gourmet kitchen with Viking range. $1,790,000.

63 ARBOR ROAD, VILLAS Updated and maintained, this expanded 3 BR/2 BA home is located just a short stroll to the Delaware Bay in the North Highlands Beach section of Lower Township. Exterior amenities include a spacious front deck, outdoor shower, fenced in yard, sprinkler system supplied by an exterior well, a detached garage and an above-ground pool with surrounding sun deck. $234,000.

RENTAL: 1141 Cape May Ave., CM 6 BR/3.5 BA, Sleeps 14.

Ryan Griffin deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-602-5578 deSatnickRealEstate.com

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

Ryan Griffin Salesperson Cell: 609.602.5578 Office: 609.884.1300

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FOR SALE!

FOR SALE!

FOR SALE!

FOR SALE!

720 LILLY POND DR., ERMA 3 BR/2 BA nicely updated spacious manufactured home in Cape Meadows Adult community. $129,900

3927 BAYSHORE RD., COLD SPRING 3 BR/2.5 BA custom built canal front home. $769,000

114 FOLSOM RD., TOWNBANK 3 BR/2 BA located close to The Delaware Bay. $279,900

3 LOCUST RD., VILLAS Cleared 100x100 lot in Lower Township. Buyer responsible for all approvals and permits. $75,000

RGriffin@deSatnickRealEstate.com www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record

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

Sol Needles Real Estate 512 Washington Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • 877-248-2684 www.cbcapemay.com

OVERSIZED, PRIVATE LOTS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

615 & 619 JONATHAN HOFFMAN ROAD, COLD SPRING 2 oversized, private wooded lots 615 is 1.5 acres $159,000 619 is 2 acres $189,000

735 MAPLE AVENUE, WEST CAPE MAY 3 bed, 2 ½ bath new construction Beautiful custom finishes 100 x 68 lot $649,000

TWO BLOCKS TO BEACH

BEACHSIDE MOTEL

JUST SOLD!

UNDER CONTRACT

1204 NEW YORK AVENUE, CAPE MAY 3 story, 7 bedroom, fireplace, dining room, gas heat, grand open front porch $859,000

5210 OCEAN AVENUE, WILDWOOD Sea Kist Motel: 3 separate buildings house 19 motel units, 5 apts and a 3-bedroom house $1,900,000

1 BARBARA TERRACE, TOWNBANK 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Sold for $250,000 Listing agency

233 CAPEHART LANE, CAPE MAY Nearly 10,000 sq ft; 4 buildings, including 2 rentals, just steps to the mall and a short walk to the beach $699,000

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303 Columbia Ave, W. Cape May

1002 St. James Place, Cape May

Character and Charm Beautifully maintained and updated with great family living spaces and magnificent landscaping.

Custom Built Home Luxury and Comfort. Great room with beamed ceiling and gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with stainless and granite, designer baths.

Enjoy Meadow Views Three-story townhome in a beautifully maintained and well run complex with outdoor pool.

1308 Idaho Avenue, Cape May

428 Congress St, Cape May

158 Leaming Ave, W. Cape May 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $589,000

4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths - $1,225,000

Turnkey Property Short walk to the beach from this contemporary designer home with open floor plan and hardwood floors throughout.

242 Windsor Avenue, Cape May 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $499,000

Attached Historic Home (Right Side) Walk everywhere! Wrap-around front screened porch, high ceilings & classic lines, upgraded kitchen & bathroom.

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths - $689,900

6 Bedrooms | 4 Baths - $692,500

Great Location Just 4 blocks to the Beach! Currently being used as a duplex, but could easily be converted to a large single family home.

902 Ocean Drive, Lower Twp 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $559,000

Canyon Club Unit #1004 Luxurious condo with lots of upgrades and tremendous views of the marina and Cape May Harbor.

Open 7 days a week With our full-time professional Realtors & a fully dedicated rental team

3 BedroomS | 2.5 Baths - $550,000

240 Windsor Avenue, Cape May 4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $439,000

Attached Historic Home (Left Side) Fabulous location near the beach and mall. Presently being used as a duplex with 2 furnished rental units.

1604 New York Ave, Cape May 6 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths - $1,900,000

Extraordinary Beach Home Exceptional quality and workmanship in this 4900+ s.f. of spacious living located just 2 blocks from Poverty Beach.

609-884-5800

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Edward and Lisa Calter

Julie, Jack and John Blackman, Jim Rabbitt, Jerry Toto, Joe Izzi

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

Listed by LAURIE SCHIFFELBEIN REALTOR, SALES ASSOCIATE ABR, MRP, RENE, SRS

609.408.2021 laurie@chrisclemanssir.com

Spotlight Property

CHRISTINA P. CLEMANS

BROKER OF RECORD, ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN, RSPS

609.884.3332

capemay@chrisclemanssir.com

Award Winner 2014, 2015, 2016

Located in Family Friendly Area, Open Concept Split Level 3 Bedrooms/1 Full Bath Easy Access to Area Attractions

$229,000

112 Old Mill Road North Cape May

359 96th Street, Stone Harbor NJ Bayfront Professional Condominiums Two individual office suites- private balcony.

Available for rent or for purchase.

Monthy Rent $1,100 for Unit 302 or $1,300 for Unit 303 $169,000 for Unit 302 & $370,000 for Units 302 & 303

1159 Washington Street, Cape May NJ 609.884.3332 | www.chrisclemanssir.com Christina P. Clemans, Broker of Record

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Homes And Rentals Of The Week Check out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area

902 OCEAN DRIVE, UNIT 302, LOWER TOWNSHIP Corner unit in the Canyon Club Resort Marina. This 3 BR townhouse offers a great room with a private balcony, fireplace, bay window with dining area, and a cooks kitchen. 2 lovely guest rooms and a master suite with a walk in closet, master BA with marble tile and a jacuzzi. $595,000.

RENTAL: 634 West Drive, West Cape May. 4 BR 4 BA. Sleeps 8.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street 609-884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com

317 CEDERDALE AVENUE, VILLAS 2 bedroom, 1 bath just steps away from the Delaware Bay .

Great starter home. Large eatin kitchen, Living room with fireplace, Family room,and a outside storage shed. $159,000.

RENTAL: 903 Stockton Ave, Cape May – Large single family home located close to the beach. 7 BR’s, 4 ½ BA’s. Sleeps 17. Plenty of weeks available.

Rates just reduced!

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street 609-884-8428 cbcapemay.com

3400 SHORE DRIVE, CAPE MAY BEACH A welcoming open porch, encircled by wisteria, leads to an entrance hall and great room with open layout, cook’s kitchen, with center island, elegant dining room, Master Suite with sitting room, second Master BR, 3rd BR, study (4th BR), loft/artist studio, 2 car garage. $649,000.

RENTAL: 114 Fernwood, Townbank 3 BR, 2 BA Single Family sleeps 8. Pet friendly.

137 LEAMING, WEST CAPE MAY Move right into this upgraded 1880 home with 3 BR’s, 1 and 1/2 BA’s. The first floor has a living room, dining room, renovated kitchen, den/4th bedroom and 1/2 bath. The second floor has a master BR with large walk in closet, 2 additional BR’s, and a full BA. The third floor is a walk up with 2 rooms for storage. Large back deck; outside shower, storage shed and large 60 x 148 lot. $549,000.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street 609-884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com

Gail Wilsey Long & Foster Real Estate 501 Lafayette Street 609-602-0405 chrisclemanssir.com

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street 609-884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com

1151 WASHINGTON STREET, CAPE MAY This income producing 3 unit Victorian circa 1887 is perfect for savvy investors and owneroccupiers. The top unit will be delivered vacant, and is a light-filled 2 BR, 2 BA unit with hardwood floors throughout.

The unit also has a spacious living room, kitchen with laundry and deck, and large open attic.

The first floor offers 2 units, each with long-term, dependable tenants. $569,000.

500 KENNEDY DRIVE, UNIT 307, NORTH WILDWOOD Regency Towers Beachfront condo studio apartment.

New kitchen with solid wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, glass back splash, dishwasher, 2 unit stove top, and microwave/convection oven. New sliding door to balcony. Being sold fully furnished. $149,000.

Kathleen Satt deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-972-4014 deSatnickRealEstate.com

RENTAL: 300 Ocean Avenue, Cape May Point. 3 BR, 2 BA. Single Family Home. Sleeps 6.

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SALES & RENTALS

Heijung Park-Colameco

7 Rabbit Run, Lower Township

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2-story Plus 2-story barn sitting on just under 1.5 acres of land in the desirable Rabbit Run community.

1361D Ohio Ave, Cape May

2 bedroom, 1 bath RECENTLY REDUCED! Courtside Quad with excellent rental history.

3101 Dune Drive, Unit 108, Avalon (609) 884-2800 • bowmanwalkerrealestate.com DAVID M. WALKER Broker

Current, Broker / Sales 609-602-8641 Cell Confidential, Complimentary CMA Heijung@jerseycaperealty.com (comparable market analysis) of Your Property!

On Cape Island, many claim they’re the # 1 agency.Jersey Cape Realty has the proof. In 2016 our agents closed over $48+ Million on Cape Island*, $10+ Million more in closed sales than the next competitor. As a Sales Associate of Jersey Cape Realty, I continue to receive inquiries from Buyers interested in purchasing their next home on Cape Island. Why not choose the Best on Cape Island!

Call Heijung (609-602-8641 cell) to list your home today.

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Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 739 Washington Street, Cape May

(609) 884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

DOO~WOP DANE ANTHONY & THE SONS OF THUNDER ONE NIGHT ONLY . MARCH 12 TH

Join us for some unforgettable songs from a beloved era gone by.

Featuring music from the 50’s and beyond, Dane Anthony’s show brings you tunes such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Personality,” “Roll over Beethoven” and a tribute to The Platters. Known for their great energy and charisma onstage, The Sons of Thunder will fill Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom with music and memories you won’t want to miss.

Dinner from 5pm in The Blue Pig Tavern Show at 7:30pm in the Congress Hall Ballroom $36.99 for Adults | $9.99 Children 4-12 (3 and younger free)

Please visit Congresshall.com/concert or call (609) 884-8422 to make your reservation.

Tickets to the concert alone are $15.

200 Congress Place | congresshall.com