EXIT ZERO A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean April 12, 2018 Vol. 16, No. 10
America’s Original Seaside Resort
Everyone’s Feeling A Bit Nauti
Easter Fashion Stroll in Rotary Park P29-39
Meet Scooby! He’s Eagerly Waiting For Adoption P65-69
Steven Gremmert, Billy Scott, Steve Mitchum and Patrick Ewing at Nauti Spirits Industry Night on April 4. More photographs inside. Gabi Urda
Never Grow Up Spring Break This year, Congress Hall’s spring break getaway was yet another successful two-week event. It was a family-oriented kind of spring break. No keg stands or wet T-shirt contests here! There were bucketloads of activities to keep the kiddies busy, including the ever-popular Never Grow Up Luncheon where Peter Pan’s cast of characters roamed the ballroom, putting smiles on everyone’s face.
Around 9pm At The Merion Inn P68-70
Captain Hook, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan at Congress Hall’s Never Grow Up Luncheon on March 30. More photographs inside. Aleksey Moryakov
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny At Harbor View P72-78
DON’T MISS OUR LEGENDARY CLIPART CONTEST ... PAGE 18
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609.884.1300
AGENT CORNER: Jeffrey D’Aoust, Salesperson, grew up in Racine, WI. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after high school and then spent time working and living in Mississippi, Germany and California. After leaving the military he travelled extensively throughout the United States and Central America while working for several technical and consulting firms located in the Washington, DC area.
Jeffrey D’Aoust Salesperson Cell: 215.208.8567
Jeff and his wife visited Cape May in 2003 and fell in love with the lifestyle, people and area so much they decided to purchase a small home in Cape May the following year. And in 2016 purchased a larger home here in Cape May to share the experience with visiting family and friends.
Jeff has significant experience with buying and selling homes throughout the country. He has a passion for Cape May. He will be dedicated to you and your family, and will ensure your search for the right house to turn into your new favorite home is successful. Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May NJ
Browse our inventory of over 64 sale and 200 rental listings and the MLS at
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR LIAISON - PROPERTY WATCH - MAINTENANCE
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4/4: Industry Night At Nauti Spirits
Jeremy, Plamena, Alena
John Cooke, Patrick Miller, Bad Cat Farm, Krystina Kennedy, Chet Tozer
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CAPE MAY’S CRAFT BEER HQ BEERS FROM EVERY BREWERY IN CAPE MAY COUNTY!
Lucky Bones Backwater GrillE
OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER DAILY 1200 ROUTE 109 SOUTH, CAPE MAY (609) 884-BONE (2663)
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The Big Exit Zero Information Page
Everything you wanted to know about Cape May’s peppy periodical... and then some FREQUENTLY ASKED Qs What happened to the Exit Zero Store and Cookhouse? We are in the process of planning Exit Zero Filling Station, a super-exciting project right across the road from our old place. It will be a gas station, convenience & merchandise store and restaurant! The leases on our old building expired so, while the new HQ is being built, we are producing this magazine from a secret location on the island. When will the new place be open? Late spring — that’s as precise as we can get right now. What if I need to visit you in person? We should be able to take care of your requirements by phone and/or email, but if you REALLY need to make a visit, call us first on 609-770-8479. If you don’t have a shop, how do I buy a Discount Deck or EZ merchandise? You can buy the Discount Deck either by calling the above number and paying by credit card or by visiting our online store at ezstore.us. For now, there is a limited amount of stock in our online store — a few selections of T-shirts and hoodies, mostly. I used to stop by the store for my copy of the magazine. Where do I go now? We deliver all over the island, and as far as Rio Grande. Closest spots to our old office include Sunset Liquors, CVS, West End Garage and Cappelletti’s. Why are you no longer offering subscriptions? Too many people were either receiving their issues very late or, in some cases, not at all. That’s all down to the vagaries of sending by bulk mail, which was our only option, unless you want to pay $100 to get EZ delivered first-class (some people actually HAVE signed up). Please note that you can still subscribe to the color issues — $25 for three issues. Call 609-770-8479 to order, or visit ezstore.us. Why do fireflies light up? For a variety of reasons — to warn off predators, to attract a mate (higher flash rates are sexier) and to help identify members of the same species. The chemical reaction that allows for this spectacle is called bioluminescence, and it is bio-tastic.
HOW TO... ORDER A PHOTO
REQUEST A PHOTOGRAPHER
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«Call us on 609-770-8479 or order online at ezstore.us. Either way, you need to tell us on which date the photo appeared, and on which page. Orders must be prepaid.
«Email info@exitzero.us and write PHOTO REQUEST in the subject line. Or call 609-770-8479. There is no charge, but we can’t ALWAYS guarantee we will show up. Aleksey is a busy guy!
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«This magazine is funded through advertising – so please support our advertisers! To discuss our affordable packages, contact Jack Wright on 609-770-8479 or jack@exitzero.us.
SOME INTERESTING TRIVIA AND FUN FACTS
Celebrity Sightings
On The Wild Side
Local Landmark
You know how we know that actor/model Brooke Shields is smart? (Besides her bachelor’s degree from Princeton University?) She was spotted at The Ugly Mug. This was in the 80s, so perhaps it’s time for a return visit, Brooke!
On April 28 from 10am-2pm, West Cape May Environmental and Shade Tree Commissions will present Identifying and Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants at the Rea Farm Beanery. Pre-register by emailing wcmshadetree@gmail.com.
The Emlen Physick Estate is the only Victorian house museum on the island. The 18-room mansion was built in 1879 for Emlen Physick, an eccentric doctor turned gentleman farmer. In the 1970s, the estate was nearly torn down by the city to build tax-ratable condos, but a group of 20 bohemian preservationists stepped in to save the building with grant money from the federal government. Today, this group the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities.
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN AN EDITOR? IT’S RIDDLE TIME! «Here is this week’s riddle — Answer is on page 18. (Diane got the riddle in less than 30 seconds. Let’s see how YOU fare!) A Cape May man ate an egg each day. He did not have any chickens at home. He never bought, borrowed or stole chicken eggs. How is this possible?
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OPEN DAILY YEAR-ROUND! HAPPY HOUR MON-FRI 4-7 on stage this week
A Cape May Classic
thu......TBA
fri........Loop
sat........Jason
since 1926
Dumm Band
dogfriendly patio
GOOD FOOD. GOOD DRINKS. GOOD TIMES! 426 WASHINGTON STREET
609-884-3459
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Good pub food served in a cozy, classic bar!
609-770-8559
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Exit Zero Almanac
All the meteorological, oceanographic and other scientific data you need to plan your weekend! WEATHER
THU April 12 FRI April 13 SAT April 14
SUN April 15 MON April 16
57
SUNRISE
SUNSET
6:27
7:34
MOON PHASE
E 7 8 Y 61 6:25 7:35 2 7 8 Z 62
6:24
7:36
2 7 8 Z 55 6:23 7:37 W 7 8 * 56
6:21
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HIGH TIDE
LOW TIDE
6:12am 12:14pm 6:56am 12:53pm 7:37am
1:31pm
8:18am 2:09pm 8:58am 2:48pm
OCEAN TEMP
45 45 45 45 45
SURF REPORT
1-3ft
Ankle-knee, bumpy
2-3ft
Waist-high, choppy
1-3ft
Knee-waist, bumpy
2-3ft
Knee-waist, bumpy
5-7ft
Head-high, blown out
Here’s to a Special Dining Experience open fridays & saturdays bar 4:30 / dinner 5:00 South Jersey’s Largest & Finest Wine Cellar RESERVATIONS
609-884-5697
801 Washington Street, Cape May washingtoninn.com
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THE BEST BARBECUES BEGIN HERE
Open Every Day 8-7 • 609-886-5121 1215 BAYSHORE ROAD, AT BATES AVENUE • VILLAS
• Gaiss’ Own International Award-Winning Smoked Kielbasa and Fresh Kielbasa • Gaiss’ Own Regional GRAND CHAMPION Smoked Bacon • Gaiss’ Own International Silver Medal Hot Dogs • Gaiss’ Own Regional Award Winning Fresh and Smoked Sausages • Homemade Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad and Southwest Salad
WE PROUDLY SELL FINE LOCAL PRODUCTS
« Jalma Farms Jams « Cape May Pickles & Preserves « Cape May Crab Cakes « Hank Sauce « Cape May Peanut Butter « Busy Bee Honey « Alumni Grill Honey Jalapeno Sauce « Harry & Beans Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans
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4/4: Industry Night At Nauti Spirits PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA
A local cafe with a wholesome aroma
BOGO BUY ONE, GET ONE
1/2 OFF
Buy 2 dinner entrées - get 50% off the one of lesser value
John, Randy, Randy, Simba
FRI & SAT 8AM - 9 PM • DINNER FROM 5 PM SUN-THU 8AM - 3 PM 406 N. Broadway, West Cape May 609-884-6332 • www.bellavidacafe.com
American Cuisine Freshest Seafood Sizzling Steaks Great Bar Menu
Justin, Katlyn, Anita, Patrick
OPENING HOURS
Thu - Sun from 5pm bar Wed - Sun from 4pm happy hour 4 pm to 6pm
dinner
Mike Flanigan Live on Wednesdays 615 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY 609-884-2111 oysterbayrestaurant.com
Brandon Stickle, Corienne Rietheimer, Anna Conte, Matt Ciancaglini
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Goings-On Around Town
The happenings and events in America’s Original Seaside Resort SUNDAY SOCIAL Where: Fins. When: April 15. 10:30am-2:30pm. How Much: Donations. Know This: Have fun and help a local organization. Make your own bloody mary’s and mimosas. With live music by Michael Flanigan and a good size portion of the proceeds this week go right to the Cape May Tennis Club. More Info: 609-884-3449. JAZZ VESPERS CONCERT Where: First Presbyterian Church of Cape May. When: April 15. 3pm. How Much: A $10 minimum donation is requested. Know This: Behn Gillece, a rising star in the world of jazz, is bringing a quartet featuring a combination of originals, jazz standards and contemporary classics. More Info: Visit www.capemayjazzvespers. com or call 609-846-3979
energy and charisma onstage. More Info: Call 609-884-6583.
WINTER CONCERT SERIES: DANE ANTHONY & THE SONS OF THUNDER Where: Congress Hall Grand Ballroom. When: April 15. 7:30pm. How Much: $15.99/show. $36.99/dinner and show. $9.99/12 and under. Know This: Featuring music from the 50s 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. He’s known for his great
SIP INTO SPRING Where: Cape May Winery. When: April 21. 7-10pm. How Much: $75.00/person. Know This: The Arc of Cape May County’s spring fundraising event with Cape May Winery’s notable selections and the delectable flavors of the Washington Inn. Plus, music from Cape May local, Andy Reeves. More Info: Tickets: www.arcofcapemay.org EXIT ZERO JAZZ FESTIVAL Where: Venues all over Cape May. When: April 20-22. All day/night. How Much: Ticket prices vary. Visit here: http://www.exit0jazzfest.com/planning/ Know This: Now in its seventh year, the Festival is a celebration of music with more than 30 sets of jazz, blues, New Orleans jazz and R&B, and more. More Info: See exit0jazzfest.com.
Harbor View Restaurant, marina & bar
Inside Dining & Bar Open THU - SUN @ 11:30am Breakfast SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8-11:30am
Can’t-Miss Specials! thursday night
$16 Prime Rib Dinner friday night
Thu/Fri 3-6
Shrimp Stravangaza
half-price apps
sunday all day and night
Voted the best Happy Hour in NJ!
sunday night
Burger Mania $16 Turkey Dinner
954 OCEAN DRIVE, CAPE MAY ¯ (609) 884-5444 ¯ HARBORVIEWCAPEMAY.COM
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Page 10 ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Where: First Presbyterian Church of Cape May. Corner of Decatur and Hughes Streets. When: April 21. 9am-1pm. How Much: Free to enter. Know This: Helps raise funds to support ongoing church activities; with everything from clothing to cutlery, toys, tools and more! More Info: 609-884-3949.
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When: April 21. 4:30pm-6:30pm. How Much: $12/adults. $4/kids. Under 6 free!) Know This: Come one, come all to a com-
plete home-cooked dinner with all the trimmings and scrumptious desserts. Bring the whole family. Take-outs available.
GRAND LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE Where: Cape May Whale Watchers When: April 21. 10am-3pm. How Much: $95/adults. $75/children 7-12. Know This: View and photograph seven historic lighthouses of the late 19th and early part of the 20th centuries. Most of these lighthouses stand on pedestals out of sight of land and are still operational. Each 5-hour cruise includes narration on the history of each lighthouse and includes continental breakfast buffet and Captain’s Lunch buffet. More Info: 609-884-5404. SUPER TURKEY DINNER Where: St. Barnabas by The Bay Episcopal Church. 13 West Bates Avenue, Villas.
Dane Anthony and his band will fill Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom this Sunday night with music and memories you won’t want to miss!
LUNCH, DINNER AND LATE NIGHT Thursday, April 12 kinger & katity 9:00pm
friday, April 13 ken shiles family band 10:00pm
Open Daily from 11:30am
Happy Hour Sunday-Friday 3-6pm 1 4 2 D EC AT U R S T REET
on the
saturday, April 14
megan knight 10:00pm
sunday social , April 15 - 10:30am-2:30pm Benefitting cape may tennis club live music by leslie derose
S E A FO O D & S T E A KS S A L A D S & F L AT B R E A D S KIDS MENU 20 DRAFT BEERS L I V E E N T E R TA I N M E N T P E T F R I E N D LY P O R C H Reverse Happy Hour Sunday-Friday 9pm-close
WA S HI NGTO N STR EET MALL • (609) 884- 34 49 • fins cap emay. c om
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Savor the Season Now Open Nightly for Dinner
From the relaxing front porch, to the classically comfortable bar and lounge with live piano music on weekends, The Ebbitt Room is strongly rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy featuring the freshest ingredients from our very own Beach Plum Farm.
Half-priced beer and wine-by-the-glass Monday – Friday, 4pm - 6pm. Prix fixe menu, 3 courses for $35, Sunday - Friday 5pm - 6:30pm
Reservations 609.884.5700 | EbbittRoom.com | 25 Jackson Street
• Dining Room & Lounge Open Nightly • Piano Friday and Saturday Nights • Complimentary Valet Parking
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4/4: Industry Night At Nauti Spirits
Kenny, Debra
Donnie Piacentine, Tommy Caruso
Emaleigh, Dorey
PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
at Congress Hall
Cape May’s Living Room
Live Entertainment nightly | brownroomcapemay.com
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4/4: Industry Night At Nauti Spirits
Maggie Devine, Judi Fusaro
Sam, Marnie
Janet Smalling, Mary Jo Horvat
John Cooke, Jimmy Cobrusciano
Rach Giannini, Nat Craig
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WE’RE NOW OPEN 7 DAYS Check out our new Spring Menu
$40 Prix Fixe 5-6pm DAILY
One of the Best 100 Restaurants in America voted by open table diners for 2018
1301 Beach Avenue
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Cape May
Except Saturdays & Public Holidays
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NOW OPEN WEEKENDS S P R I N G S TA R T S AT T H E N A I L
The Rusty Nail is open early this year, just in time for spring! The Nail is open weekends and we’re lighting up the new indoor fireplace and firing up the grill. Kick back with food & drink and live entertainment.
Friday Dinner | Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Sunday Breakfast Dogs Welcome | Live Music 205 BEACH AVENUE 609.884.0017 RUSTYNAILCAPEMAY.COM #THERUSTYNAIL
ENTERTAINMENT Friday 8:30pm: Aaron Burgos Duo Saturday 8:30pm: The Knockers
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Ramblings From The Editor
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Ideas, idle gossip and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends... by Jack Wright
n ordinance introduced to Cape May City Council on April 3 that would keep some parking meters operational during the holiday season (and beyond) has our hackles up. Ostensibly, according to a letter from the Business Improvement District, such a law would discourage mall employees from taking spots that might otherwise be occupied by customers and merchants. I think this would do more harm than good. We should be rewarding people who are visiting Cape May in the colder months, not penalizing them. And while proponents of the ordinance will tell you that more open spots ARE a reward, we doubt the public will see this as anything but a money grab. Our meters already bring in a million dollars between May and October. Asking for more is a bad look, no matter what the rationale. Do we really want the rap as the only shore town in the region handing out overtime meter tickets along with holiday cheer? Secondly (assuming it IS employees taking the majority of these spots, which we’re
not convinced about) why should merchants be any more entitled to parking spots than their employees? At worst, it’s elitist. At best, short-sighted. Consider that it’s often employees — servers and bartenders — who are leaving work at the wee hours with pocketfuls of cash. Yes, one of Cape May’s biggest draws is its safety, but who feels entirely calm walking several blocks in the dark with a wad of bills, no matter the location? There’s no guarantee that charging for parking will keep employees out of these
spots. But there IS a guarantee it will illicit more than a few eye rolls from visitors. Having said that, I think we can all agree: Customer is king. Both merchants AND employees who are comfortable and physically able should make a habit of parking away from the main drag or, even better, walking, biking or even rollerblading into work. As employers, we should be incentiving our staff to do just that, rather than relying on the city to disincentivize parking close by. We’re willing to bet the former is a lot more effective than the latter, and it won’t annoy our visitors nearly as much. Was sad to hear about the fire in West Cape May last week that destroyed the home of Gayle Stahlhuth and Lee O’Connor, who run the city’s East Lynne Theater Company. “The outpouring of generosity from the Cape May community, and the NJ and NY theater community has been heartwarming and incredible,” says Gayle. Thankfully, the 2018 season WILL go on, even though some important archives were destroyed in the fire.
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Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks, Pasta, Veal & Chicken
ODMOTHERS
DINNER @ 5PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY $28 EARLY BIRD 5-5.30pm 1 SUNSET BOULEVARD, CAPE MAY (609) 898-0100 | blackduckonsunset.com
dinner from 5pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY early birds specials 5-5:30pm
Broadway & Sunset ~ 884-4543
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The
Wine Bar
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4/4: Industry Night At Nauti Spirits PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA
at The Washington Inn
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
Yianni, Brandon, Peter
Jil and Jon Harris, Felicia Amaral, Donnie Piacentine, Katie Repici
$5 Wines
D i n ner O ff 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 Jordan and Zack Morey, Tyler Jacobs
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YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED! NEW SPRING HOURS:
WED & THURS: 3:30-9PM FRI: 3:30-10PM; SAT: NOON-10PM SUN: NOON-9PM
MILITARY, TEACHERS, & FIRST RESPONDERS’ APPRECIATION DISCOUNT BRING IN ID WEDNESDAYS FOR 20% OFF SEE OUR LIVE MUSIC LISTING IN EZ’S ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE.
nautispirits . com 916 shunpike road (north of the canal), cape may • 609 770 3381
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Uncle Bill’s And FAMILY RESTAURANT
OPEN DAILY 7-2
BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY
Spring is Here!
Along with an unbeatable selection of craft beers!
SUNSET LIQUORS
Sunset & broadway
OPEN 10-10 mon-sat & 12-10 sun
609-435-5052
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Bartender Of The Week Every week, we visit a local bar/restaurant to get the inside scoop from the person slinging the drinks. This week Robin Giannini from The Washington Inn is up. How long have you been bartending? One year. Favorite drink to make? A Woodford Reserve Manhattan. What’s your bartending pet peeve? When a customer asks me to make them whatever I want. If you give me an idea, then I have a better chance at making something you’d enjoy. That makes sense! Biggest tip you ever received? $400.
BEER OF THE WEEK
WINE OF THE WEEK
Cape May Brewing Co Beaches ‘N Cream - ABV: 6.0% Peach purée romping around with some juicy hops is the heart and soul of this brew. With a luxurious mouthfeel thanks to the addition of lactose, wheat, and oats, with Beaches n’ Cream, you’ll drink your dessert while catching some sun.
Sunset Liquors Strehn Blaufränkisch 2016 Rosè - $13.99 Bouquet of red apples, strawberries and raspberries, with hints of vanilla and cherries. On the palate is crispy, juicy and refreshing, with a lively elegant acidity. A wonderful spring sipper.
Produce Report Ever wonder what the best time is to eat corn or a tomato? Each week, get an update on what food is in season in Cape May. So far, it’s been a pretty slow start for produce in our area due to the cold temps. However, lettuce season is just about here. And did you know that the potato is the only fresh vegetable that is more popular than lettuce in the US?
ENTER THE CLIPART CONTEST We concealed a typewriter in an ad. Enter in one of two ways: 1. Email info@exitzero.us (put CLIPART CONTEST in subject line) with the name of the ad that contains the clipart, plus your name, address and telephone number; 2. Mail to Exit Zero Clipart Contest, PO Box 2269, Cape May, NJ 08204. Entries by April 19. Random winner will receive a Discount Deck. Winner will be posted on our Facebook page each Friday. Here’s the image. RIDDLE ANSWER FROM PAGE 4: They were goose and ostrich eggs!
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IT HAPPENS AROUND THE HEARTH BLUE PLATE SPECIALS Gather around the fireplace with family and friends and enjoy one of our heartwarming Blue Plate Specials.
SUNDAY - THURSDAY 2 Courses $22
3 Courses $27
The Blue Pig Tavern is open daily serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner RESERVATIONS 609.884.8422 • THEBLUEPIGTAVERN.COM Located in Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place
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Aleathea’s
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Where We’re Eating
Here’s what the EZ team had for lunch this week
NOW OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST from 8am-12:30pm LUNCH from 1-3pm DINNER from 5pm - First Seating 5-5:30pm
HAPPY HOURS SUNDAY - FRIDAY 1-6PM
Bar Menu 1-5pm • Food Specials 3-5pm $5 Half Sandwich & Cup of Soup - 1-5pm RESERVE NOW FOR MOTHER’S DAY!
At the Inn of Cape May 7 Ocean Street, Cape May 800-582-5933 innofcapemay.com
BRAND NEW
BAR MENU LAUNCH Friday, April 20 Terry O’ke Costume Party •
CRAF T BE E SPECI R ALS
Trivia Night BAR 8pm • WEDNESDAYS Italian Night DINING ROOM • THURSDAYS 50c Wings BAR 4 TO 10pm • FRIDAYS Terry O’ke BAR 9pm TUESDAYS
AMERICAN STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE
Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey
609-889-2000 • www.riostation.com
Breakfast ~ 7:30 am to 1 pm daily • Lunch ~ 11 am to 4 pm daily Dinner ~ 4 pm to 8 pm Monday ~ Thursday 4 pm to 9 pm Friday & Saturday
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very week, the Exit Zero crew goes for lunch (or dinner or, maybe even on occasion, breakfast) at one of Cape May’s excellent dining establishments. Then we give you the skinny on what we ate, what we talked about (or some of what we talked about) and who spat their drink from laughing too hard. (Or who didn’t get the joke — womp, womp.) The place: Delaney’s Irish Pub and Grill on Washington Street Mall. There are 130 items on this menu, folks — Jack counted them. Cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, quick bites, burgers, pizzas, lite fare, you name it. The music: “Don’t Dream it’s Over” by Australian rock band Crowded House came on at one point, which prompted Katie to get all nostalgic for the 80s — 80s movies, specifically. Among the EZ team favorites are: Goonies, Heathers, Can’t Buy Me Love, Say Anything, Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. (What’d we miss? Tweet us at @exitzeromag!) On the TV: The US Masters. How ’bout that infamous ankle roll? The server: Friendly Olga from the Ural Mountain region of western Russia. She’s been in Cape May since the summer, and she likes it — the weather, especially. You think it’s been cold here? It’s 17 degrees there. The drinks: Guinness for Mike (when in Rome…). A Harp lager for Katie (when in Rome…). A Tullamore Dew (or, as Diane mistakenly wrote down, Telemundo) Irish whiskey for Jack (when in Rome…). A water for Diane (when saving your calories for a starter of jalapeno poppers…) The food: Katie and Jack went splitsies on a sriracha burger with fried jalapeno straws (the ciabatta bun was flaky and delightful, not dry like ciabatta buns so often are), and a shepherd’s pie. Mike got the prime rib with fries, and Jack put the leftovers into an empty potato chip bag to take home for the EZ puppies, but left the potato chip bag on the table. When Mike dipped his fries into his jus, Katie called it the “lamest jus dip ever.” (Roll the tape…) Diane ordered a tasty chicken salad-stuffed tomato. Jack thinks the name of this dish is erroneous, since it is not in fact possible to “stuff” a tomato, so much as slice it partially open and finagle some chicken salad into the opening. Discuss. The discussion: Katie mentioned that she has seen “many, many” naked, burlesque drag shows, which led to a discussion of nipple tassles. How DO they stay on? Glue? Clips? Ventricular force? Also: Can dogs get high cholesterol? Spoiler: Yes, and a diet rich in table scraps is often the culprit. Who knew?
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4/4: Industry Night At Nauti Spirits
Roseann, Ursula
Cat, Steven WIlson
Jim, Shaula
Birthday girl Erin, Eddie
Brian, Barbara Jo
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JOIN US FOR THANKFUL THURSDAY 4-8PM Free Entry & Parking For Brewery
April 12 Benefits FRIENDS OF DENNIS TOWNSHIP OLD SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM
Please check Facebook for Brewery hours and information
Gift Cards and Growlers available! All profits support HCSV Foundation - A non-profit living history museum
733 S eaShore r oad , C ape M ay
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Dining With A View Restaurant
Enjoy breakfast beachfront Saturdays and Sundays from 8am - 11am
Hiring all positions for the summer season! Apply and interview onsite. Cape May Convention Hall Job Fair Saturday, April 14th 11am - 4pm
Located In The Ocean Club Hotel 1035 Beach Ave, Cape May 609.884.7000 www.seasaltcapemay.com
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Doughnut Ambush Of The Week
Every week, we hit some lucky people up with a warm bucket of doughnuts from RSK! We are always looking for ways to bring good cheer and happiness to the streets of Cape May — hence our latest pay-it-forward ploy... the Doughnut Ambush! Every week, our photographer walks the streets armed with a bucket of doughnuts, courtesy of Joe and Lisa of RSK Doughnuts, on Carpenters Lane. There are about 40 mini doughnuts in here. It’s quite the treat. You can buy one at RSK. Perfect for the beach, or in front of the fire, drinking coffee and watching a movie. This week’s winner is Steve and Shanah B. from Millstone Township, NJ on their way to lunch. So who would they most like to share this bucket with? Kurt Cobain. PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
GRAND
REOPENING of the newly renovated 5 West Pub!
Serving Lunch & Dinner (Closed Tuesday) 3 Course Dinner for $35 through April 2018 (excludes Fri. & Sat.)
We aim to reopen on Friday, April 13 featuring NEW.... Happy Hour Specials Uniforms Menu Items Drink Specials and a Brand New Look at the Bar! Come Check It Out!
3729 Bayshore Road Nor th Cape May (609) 889-7000 5Westpub.com
322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 tishasfinedining.com
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Undertow
Terry O’Brien’s legendary column is back! Social satire, shameless plugs... and general self-indulgence.
S
o apparently my last 250 columns got sent to the editor’s spam folder. I was wondering why everybody stopped talking to me. If you’re having trouble understanding me, I apologize. I have a very sore throat, which I fully earned while singing my proverbial ass off at the Second Annual Billy Joel Night, Cape May Part I (a long, annoying name, I know, but whaddyagonnado?) last Saturday night at Cabanas with my amazing band, The Strangers. The story behind this band is long and winding (a Beatles reference in a Billy Joel story? WHO DOES THAT!?!) and begins in 2013, when we were called Glass Houses. Yada yada yada... The Second Annual Billy Joel Night, Cape May Part II (or 2ABJNCMP2) happens on May 12 at 7pm, and if you’re not there I will be severely put out. So put out. Nationally renowned karaoke singer Randy Redelico (featured in the NPR segment about me and my book way back in 2008) was in attendance, with his lovely wife Wendy. These two have been huge (figuratively), unwavering supporters of mine since 2005 or so, coming to all my various musical and theatrical productions, which is always greatly
appreciated. They also never fail to tuck $2040 in my pocket when I’m not looking. Note to self: Get clothes with more pockets. Also in attendance were newbie Terry O’Brien fans Herb and Diane Mogck (pronounced Moh-guh-check, I think). You may recognize them from Diane’s constant heckling and Herb requesting Rolling Stones and Doors songs at Beatles and Billy Joel shows. (All in jest, of course; we love you guys.) They rarely tuck money into my pockets, but this is okay. Most people don’t. Did I mention The Beatles? The Love Me Dudes made its home in The Boiler Room at
Congress Hall from 2013-2016, until we found ourselves movin’ out (a Billy Joel reference in a Beatles story? WHO DOES THAT!?!) to Cabanas, where we’ve spent the last two winters. We deeply enjoyed our time at The Boiler Room, but things change and here we are. Cabanas has proved a wonderful new home for both bands and will remain so as long as they don’t pull any crap... (Kidding! Just kidding. Payton Bowman and the gang down there have been amazing to work with.) The Love Me Dudes recently completed our sixth (SIXTH!) Annual Beatles Nights this past January and February. Surviving founding members Terry Dougherty (bass), Al Olivero (drums) and myself (xylophone) have been joined for three years now by Herb Moore (guitar), Rachel Husta (vocals) and Sue Polcer (keys). There’s a lot of great bands out there. I’m not sure any of them are better than this one. Cabanas marks the second bar that Mary Sexton (Karaoke codename: Mary Sex-Bomb) and I have worked in together. This is surprising. But I’m not sure if it’s surprising because it’s only been two bars or because it’s only been two bars... see next page
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RSK Doughnuts FRESH MINI DOUGHNUTS COFFEE LARGE DONUTS BAGELS FRESH BREADS & MUFFINS
Our Doughnut Flavors
Cinnamon Sugar Maple Dipped Chocolate Dipped & Vanilla Dipped
Carpenters Lane & Decatur • 609-536-8868
Waking up from your winter slumber?
WAKE UP ENERGIZED!
Fri 10-4 l Sat 10-5 l Sun & Mon 10-4 135 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May 609-425-6434 capemayhoneyfarm.com
Speaking of the Iron Pier restaurant, (I was, wasn’t I?) I am super-pleased to inform you that I and my aspiring, unnamed little theater troupe will be mounting our first production up there on Thursday, April 26. The show is called Downton Stabbey. And no, you don’t have to know anything about Downton Abbey to enjoy it, as long as you understand the concepts of butlers, maids and jokes. A very, very loose concept of jokes. I’ll be talking lots and lots about this in the coming weeks (yes, we’re hoping there will be more than one of these columns) but for now I’ll just tell you about my excellent cast — mah bois Kevin Ebner and Chris Nagle, and mah ladies Rebecca Sundstrom and Amy Plantarich (pronounced Plantarich). Chris Nagle may be the one person in the world more famous then me, but he’s in radio, so the data is sketchy. Downton Stabbey at the Iron Pier will run the last Thursday of each month until demand exceeds supply. Or... the opposite. Tickets are $60 and include a yummy three-course dinner and the show, which will be a murder-mystery, with fantastic, moderately priced prizes for the winners. But, and most importantly, I may be your waiter, so everyone but the Redelicos should come prepared to stuff cash in my pockets — of which there will be many. But seriously, we’re in rehearsals now and can’t wait to open the show. Iron Pier only has about 40 seats, with over 20 already sold for the 26th, so if you want to get in on April, do it soon. Otherwise you’re out of luck until after Memorial Day. Unless demand exceeds supply. (Wink, wink, nudge.) Let’s see... what else am I into these days? I am (still) at the Rio Station Friday nights for Terry O’ke where I’d LOVE to see some Cape May faces but I know there’s a bridge involved so, you know. Many things have changed at the Rio sine I started there in 2005. But two things have remained fairly constant — karaoke on Fridays and Tami Marks behind the bar to make you a fantastic drink and have very little tolerance for
April 12, 2018 your shenanigans. Starting end of June I will be the Tuesday night karaoke guy at Carney’s. Joe Carney has been trying to get me in there for years, but the timing just never quite worked out. This time he was able to lure me in with the promise of reasonable payment at the end of my shift. BONUS: Carney’s karaoke will feature a family-friendly show in the early evening prior to the late night madness. Yes, I have Frozen. (Breaks down in tears...) And some Hamilton. (Goes comatose.) My partner-in-acoustic crime, Tim Joyce, and I will be returning to the Beach Shack at Rusty Nail this season, alternating Sundays and Mondays and starting on Monday, May 7, 4:30-8:30. Tim and I first worked together in the 90s with the late, great Southwind (where he was, and remains, MUCH older than me) and got back together a couple years ag. He just can’t quit me. (A 10 years irrelevant Brokeback Mountain joke? WHO DOES THAT!?!) I’m also deep in the planning stages of launching a couple of online projects, and I have a nifty little YouTube channel going (w w w.youtube.com/TerryNOBrien) that’s been a lot of fun. Keep track of all these things and more this year as I return to stuff your brain full of things you really don’t care about or want to know. I’m very happy to be back. To offer financial support to any or all of the above-mentioned projects, please visit www.patreon.com/terryoke1 and make your monthly pledge. Patreon is a crowd-sourcing website a la Kickstarter or GoFundMe. But where those are one-time donation sites, Patreon vests monthly for as long as you wish to do so. 100% of the proceeds from the Patreaon go towards my various musical, theatrical and online ventures (acquisition of hardware/software, stage rights, actor pay, etc), which I’ll keep you looped in on both here and on the Patreaon site itself, where I’ll be creating patron-only content throughout the season. ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.
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WOOD-FIRED BRICK OVEN PIZZA Start your night underground at the Boiler Room, where locals dine on made-to-order pizza, cold beers, and more, featuring fresh ingredients from our very own Beach Plum Farm.
OPEN FRIDAY FROM 5PM | SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM NOON BEER & COCKTAILS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • 12 HDTVS FEATURING SPORTS
BOILERROOMCAPEMAY.COM DINNER, LATE-NIGHT MENUS AND TAKEOUT | 609.884.6507 | 200 CONGRESS PLACE
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Rick, Mary Jo, Alan
Two More Weeks FRIDAY 4/27
HOSPITALITY DAY The girls
Collier’s liquor store
1-5pm: Saturday, April 14
Business owners & managers... stop by for wine sampling and information about our products and services! Tami, Lillie and Bill McCurdy
SUN 12-8 I MON-WED 10-8 I THU-FRI 10-9 I SAT-SUN 10-10 202 JACKSON 609-884-8488 follow us on instagram & facebook for weekly specials
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SPRING SPECIAL! 3-course Prix Fixe $25 5:00-5:30 $35 after 5:30
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(not available on Saturday night or Mother’s Day)
Dinner, Cocktails, Live Piano Music Thursday-Sunday
Robert, Wanda, Karin, Kaleb
Save the Date!
7th annual George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert
“When Bell Bottoms Roamed the Earth”
Sunday, June 10, 2011 8 pm at Convention Hall
BE ONE OF GEORGE’S ANGELS! Tell MAC you want to be one of George’s Angels or click “Donate Now” at capemaymac.org when you buy your $25 ticket to this concert, and you’ll be invited to rehearsal/brunch at AND the Merion after-party! Call MAC at 609-884-5404 for tickets and details.
The girls
Live Music Schedule 5:30-10:30 (no cover): 4/12 Barry Miles solo piano ‘til 8 then Jazz Night! 8-close when Barry is joined by Andy Lalasis, bass, & Bob Shomo, drums 4/13-14 Dean Schneider, solo piano 4/15 Jon Pruitt,solo piano
MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 13 A real, sit-down supper Noon-8 pm with a few brunch items served ‘til 1:30
106 Decatur St at Columbia Ave, Cape May Reservations: 609-884-8363 or www.merioninn.com
Gavin, Dylan and friend
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The Original
FUDGE KITCHEN JOE SAYS: Come in and sample a piece of our delicious fudge. We’re sure you’ll agree it’s the best!
PAUL SAYS: Treat a friend or loved one to a special piece of Cape May. We mail anywhere in the world!
A CAPE MAY TRADITION
Every batch of fudge is hand-whipped in Copper Kettles using a wooden paddle... in 47 years we have never made a batch any other way.
PLUS... Whipped Creamy Fudge & Premium Chocolates Saltwater Taffy & Homemade Caramel Corn Hand-Dipped Ice Cream & More! OPEN EVERY DAY IN CAPE MAY Washington Street Mall and the Promenade
toll-free @ 1-800-23-FUDGE online @ www.FudgeKitchens.com
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Live Music & Oysters Every Saturday Flights & Tastings Available Daily
WINERY TOURS
Joan, Jesse and Julianna Hurd
Eric, Milania and Gina Maginn
2pm Saturdays Reservations Required
Open 12pm-5pm daily 12-6 on saturdays 711 Townbank Road, N. Cape May capemaywinery.com Jade, Louis and Nova DiCriscio
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FARM-TO TABLE SPRING DINNERS BE THE FIRST TO SAMPLE OUR FARM’S SPRING BOUNTY, STEPS FROM WHERE YOUR MEAL IS HARVESTED. EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH MAY 12TH O pen S aturday & S unday F arm & m arket : 8 am -5 pm | k itchen : 8 am -3 pm
Reserve at beachplumfarmcapemay.com. 140 Stevens Street, West Cape May | 609.602.0128
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Ashleigh and Kaitlynn Krefski , Josie Saquella
Adored by Visitors...
Loved by Locals! New Gluten-free options!
Joe Bogle, Dawn DeMayo, Bea Pessagno, Sue Tischler
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner mini meals sun
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DAILY 7am-9pm Beach & Grant 609-884-3772
The Rooneys
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The Old Fogey
I
Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur
love the scent of spring in Cape May. As I stand on the porch of The D’Catur Mansion (close to the beach, but I will not divulge the exact address as we do find ourselves plagued by legions of fans, eager to have me rub their heads for luck), the breeze carries hints of saltwater taffy, cologne from Wildwood’s young bucks, a sweet intoxicating scent from whatever those lithe young surfers smoke at The Point, and horse poop. Ah, yes, horse excrement: the lifeblood of Cape May, once. It was not long after we opened our refuge for disturbed cavalry steeds, in 1918, and rather than the few dozen traumatized horses we expected, some 30,000 arrived, courtesy of the US Army. Many still had wide-eyed cavalrymen on them. Well, we are nothing if not soft-hearted when it comes to animals (the Scotch proprietor of this mag welcomes any and all two-legged put bulls into his home, and cuts quite a dash when he takes his evening constitutional with them. He puts me in mind of a portly Luke Skywalker being chased by tauntauns) So rather than open a meat pie factory,
we instead geared our entire economy to center on horses. Every family was given one, and every man, woman and Wildwooder living in the city limits was required to pass a horsemanship test aged 10. Failure to pass was punishable by being dragged through the streets behind the horse for a block. No automobiles were permitted, and every pound of goods brought in or taken out had to be hauled by horse. Even new horses being delivered to our “sanctuary city” had to be collected by other horses. I must say those were my
favorite days in Cape May: life at a walk is lovely. Of course, there were downsides: those poor poor steeds were not keen on loud noises, and every time some fool coughed loudly, a stampede ensued. Also, we tended to attract washed-up old cowboys and actors who imagined they were cowboys. That John Wayne moseyed into town one sunset, and took up residence in Martini Beach, where he drank Long Island Iced Teas and slurred “the hell you will” at all and sundry. The by-product of all these horses — namely 150,000 lbs of poop a day, was both a blessing and a curse. We employed a legion of small boys and girls to scurry behind the horses with little shovels and hemp sacks, and paid a penny a pound. Every garden in Cape May received an allowance of 100lbs a week, that ensured some of the most spectacular roses in the country. But there’s a limit, and even after farmers were made to spread the muck, we found the land levels were rising at a rate of an inch a month. So, we did what we had to: we compressed the manure and constructed Ocean City.
Celebrate American Artisans
324 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY
shop@redoakcapemay.com | 609-827-8320 | Facebook: Red Oak Trading
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Eve and Pamela Brockman
Dolores Davis, Gayle Heffner
Arden and Sloane Wolfe
Jim Bailey, Mary Marks, Gavin, Vera, Fiona
Mary and John Van de Vaarst
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
SMALL BATCH IS WHAT WE DO. Come see us in the store or connect with us online for great offers all year long.
615 Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ smithvillepeanutbutterco.com
324 Carpenter’s Lane spicecellar.net
324 Carpenter’s Lane 516 Carpenter’s Lane capemayoliveoilcompany.com capemaypeanutbutterco.com
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Estate Jewelry & Women’s Boutique
THE PINK HOUSE @ 33 Perry Street open
@ 10 Fri-Sun
ON THE MALL @ 302 Washington victoriousincapemay.com
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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Guide What You Need To Know About The Food And The Vibe
Should I Food For Other Book? Kids? Details
Meals Served
Price Of Entrées
Bar Or BYOB?
B, L, D
$5-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D
BYOB
D
$15-$28 Cards: V, MC
BYOB
YES
NO
B, L, D
$12-$36 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
YES
Bar Menu and Cocktails
Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
NO
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FULL BAR
YES
YES
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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. Now open for the season.
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.
B, L, D
$8-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
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.
L, D
$12-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
YES
b H
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.
D
$28-$38 V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
NO
u
E. M. HEMINGWAY’S 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5611 www.hemingwayscapemay.com
Casual and family-friendly, E. M. Hemingway’s, in the heart of the oceanfront Grand Hotel, offers fine seafood, prime beef and excellent specials. A popular spot for locals.
B, L, D
$15-$38 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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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.
L, D
$6-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H U
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.
B, L, D
$6-$30 Cards: V, MC
FULL BAR
NO
YES
ub HU
B, L, D
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YES
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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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OPEN ALL YEAR 318 Washington Street Mall CAPE MAY 609-884-9234
Howard, Dina, Mason, Holden, Catherine
bathtimecapemay.com
MaryAnn’s CONTEMPORARY
Aileen and Cooper DiMaio
& ESTATE JEWELRY
Grace
Eighteen-Karat Two-Tone Gold Four-Carat Total Weight Flower Ring Kitty, Joan, Ann Maria
511 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY (next to fudge kitchen) • (609) 898-8786 Also at 15 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede • (856) 939-0230
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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Guide What You Need To Know About The Food And The Vibe
Should I Food For Other Book? Kids? Details
Meals Served
Price Of Entrées
Bar Or BYOB?
FULL BAR
NO
YES
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
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-seven years later, they’re maintaining that simple culinary excellence. REOPENING APRIL 13.
D
$21-$28 Cash Only
BYOB
YES
NO
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
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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.
D
$10-$34 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H U
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.
D
$12-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H
PETER SHIELDS INN 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com RIO STATION 3505 Route 9 South, Rio Grande (609) 889-2000
The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu and excellent wine list matches it all the way.
D
$22-$39 Cards: V, MC, D
BYOB
YES
NO
H
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!
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 petfriendly 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
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. You can sit outside with ocean and beach views and dine with your dog if the weather is nice.
B, L
$4-$9 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
NO
YES
u b H U
WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5697 www.washingtoninn.com
Superb gourmet food, and a cool but cozy bar. Check out an amazing wine list of over 10,000 bottles; they’ve got the largest wine cellar in South Jersey.
D
$18-$34 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H
u b H U
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season
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Jim Reece, Toni Reece
Tim, Harper and Meg Mccollum
Madison and Mark Chamberlain
Pete, Lisa, Megan
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Find Your Way Back...
CAPE MAY
Latitude/Longitude Jewelry, Charms & Keychains
JACKSON & CARPENTER’S goodscentscapemay.com
OPEN DAILY 10-6
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Shopping Must-Haves
This week, three goodies from Cape May Honey on Sunset Boulevard
Honey, Honey, Honey
Pure Beeswax Candles
Skin Care
Loaded with amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Long-burning and non-toxic they purify the air from dead skin cells and dust particles while they burn.
Made with honey, beeswax, royal jelly and pollen. Hive products are nourishing and moisturizing and stimulate collagen production and skin cell regeneration.
Hats
Tees
Tanks
Sweatshirts
Hoodies
Zip-Ups
Jewelry
2 GREAT NEW STYLISH TEES! SLOTHS ON TANDEM & NARWHAL ON PENNY FARTHING
Now Open Daily! 130 Park Boulevard • 609-884-2760 • theflyingfishstudio.com
Art
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CASALE’S SHOES
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Dean, Abigail and Kristy Pellicano
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e p o c s o Kaleid Luke and Kyle Matthews
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Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, Feasting on History
isions of the future used to involve easy food. Tang was going to replace juice. Algae-based gel would provide the nutrients of vegetables without pesky stems or stalks. Nutrients would be delivered in pill form, or in a Willy Wonka-like three course gum, sparing us the “trouble” of eating. Food science was going to save the world from hunger, poverty, and the drudgery of the kitchen. In many ways, processed food is a wonderful thing, but it is no longer a part of the ideal future table. Most of us hope our future selves follow the advice of author Michael Pollan — if your great-great grandmother wouldn’t recognize it as food, don’t eat it — but we also hope our grandmothers were adventurous. Humans use food to learn about each other. Courtship almost always involves food, for example. Ritual meals define our holidays and tell our family stories. We use recipes our grandparents used, and then combine them with the recipes our friends learned from their grandparents. Top my pizza crust with your wasabi sauce or add a touch of the Amer-
ican south by making gnocchi with sweet potatoes. Attend a Passover seder hosted by a friend who grew up in Mexico and there will be jalapenos in the matzo ball soup. The blend of histories in our food is essential to America — after all, we use the melting pot as a metaphor when we tell our national story. Historical food is fascinating. We gag at the recipe for black broth served to Sparta’s soldiers. We speculate about when Chinese iced treats transformed into modern ice cream. We’re skeptical of the story that Benjamin Franklin introduced tofu, or Tau-Fu,
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to America, but it’s a fun idea. We’re curious about what George Washington ate, and ashamed that he owned Hercules, the man whose extraordinary cooking skills made his dinner parties famous. We credit the WW2 soldiers who choked down early versions of power bars in D-rations, and we salute the astronauts who drank Tang on our behalf. Because food and history are so linked, it’s natural that food is behind the annual fundraiser for Cape May’s living history museum. The 18th annual Feasting on History gala brings together area restaurants in support of Historic Cold Spring Village. It’s a great party in a big space, and the open seating makes it easy to mingle with other history and food lovers. Local restaurants — and wineries, distilleries and breweries — offer signature dishes and drinks while celebrating history. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 1, at 6pm at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum at Cape May Airport. Tickets are $85/person or $800 for a table of 10. For information and tickets, call 609898-2300 x10.
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The Movie Column By Tom Sims of Cape May Film Society
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tar-crossed lovers meet cross-cultural differences in the new drama/ comedy Oh Lucy! Prepare to have your passport stamped as you venture from Tokyo to California with non-stop service to the universal destinations of spring awakening, betrayal, and unrequited love. Setsuko (Shinobu Terajima) is a forty-something, lonely single who is as much a hoarder as she is a recluse. Her social skills and graces are severely lacking, and her social circle is not much better. The relationship with her sister, Ayako (Kaho Minami) has been strained ever since Ayako stole Setsuko’s boyfriend several years earlier. They married and had a daughter, Mika (Kutsuna Shioli). Mika convinces her Aunt Setsuko to take over the English classes she committed to (and their payments) near their home in Tokyo. Setsuko Goes to the class finding its instructor (John Hartnett) very attractive. The instructor is unconventional to say the least. He gives her a blonde wig and a new
A scene from Oh Lucy! name, Lucy. He starts the one-on-one class with a hug— and you can tell that she enjoys the personal connection immensely. To her surprise, by the second class her teacher crush is gone. He is on his way to LA with none other than her niece, Mika! She is crushed. A few weeks later if she receives a postcard from her niece from a live-in motel in California. She decides to take time off to visit Mika, and her sister (Mika’s mom) insists on joining her. I know this is all starting to sound like a soap opera rather than a cool indie film.
Yes it’s melodramatic, but there are shining moments of comedy. One is where the two sisters are on the airplane heading to LA. Sitting between them is a passenger we only see for one scene — but you know who she is. She is played by Megan Mullally of the hit 1990s television show Will & Grace, When she finds she’s sitting between two sisters, she offers to move so they can sit together. They make it very clear that they would rather not! Part journey, part love triangle, Oh Lucy! delivers on laughs and scenes that nearly elevates it to poignancy. In the end you’re not left wanting more but you’re also not wishing it would have been more. Somewhere between those two places is a destination that’s worth the trip. Thanks to everyone who came to the Cape May Film Festival last weekend. It was our first real venture into a spring time slot, and a good time was had by all. The festival benefits the Teen Film Camp program in the summer, so watch out for more information about that coming soon.
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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 I just received an invitation to my niece’s wedding and was shocked to see that it is in Las Vegas. I don’t have the money or the time to fly there, especially given that the wedding is on a Friday, which means I would have to take off Thursday and Friday. I’m a nurse and rearranging my shift is tricky. I know the family will be disappointed and give me grief but I just do not want to do this. Can’t I just say I can’t get the time off, which is partially true? And how do I make up for the fact that I am skipping the biggest day of my favorite niece’s life? — Can’t Afford It Dear Can’t The Answer Lady suggests you really think about your decision not to attend your niece’s wedding. Las Vegas is pretty affordable. If, however, you stay the course, don’t beat
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yourself up. When people decide to have a destination wedding, they’re pretty much expecting it will deter people from attending. To make up for your absence, you might want to step up the gift with perhaps jewelry — a watch for him; ear rings or a bracelet for her. Cape May is lucky to have fine jewelry stores such as Patricia Jackson, Henry’s, Mary Ann’s, Queen May and Victorious Dear Answer Lady I am a 50-year-old man who has been in a relationship for five years and very happy
with things the way they are. My significant other has drawn a line in the sand, demanding that we either get married or end it. I have to tell you, I’d rather end it than commit to a life sentence, plus I have a feeling she won’t really leave but is just bluffing and I don’t like being played. What’s wrong with me? — Commitment Phobic Dear Phobic The problem could be you, or it could be the relationship. It sounds as though your arrangement is convenient, not soul matebased. And we sense an attitude. “I don’t like being played” sounds like it is a poker game not a loving partnership. If you end it, which you seem inclined to do, do everybody a favor. Rather than waste some other person’s time, get a dog. Visit the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. Find yourself a friend in need of a home. Dogs are always happy to see you and make no demands other than to be loved, fed and let out. Maybe this unconditional love will be a teaching moment for you if you decide at some point to transition to the human side of commitment.
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’ve written about osprey quite a lot recently but it’s their time and it’s hard to get away from them. As I write, two adult bald eagle are trying to pirate a fish from an osprey behind the Center for Research and Education, here in Goshen. Last evening two birds were engaged in a spirited courtship display over Mauricetown. Apparently it was successful. This morning, wife Linda said she saw two birds copulating on the nest near the Mauricetown causeway. If the fishing is productive, it looks like were heading for another banner year. Three young per nest has been the modern average. A few decades ago the average was zero. Like eagles and peregrines, osprey productivity, too, was supressed by DDT. Many believed the bird was heading for extinction. Happily, we were wrong. If someone is motivated to nominate an emblematic bird species for Cape May County, osprey should be on your short list. Ornithologist Alexander Wilson, author of American ornithology, studied
and painted osprey in the region. He relates the story of a local resident who entreated the bar keep at Beesley’s Tavern (now Tuckahoe Inn) to prepare for him an eggnog using an osprey egg. The concoction prompted the patron to sprint for the out house. While it’s no longer an endangered species, the collecting of osprey eggs is prohibited by International treaty. So if you find yourself in the mood for eggnog, consider an alternative to osprey eggs. I also recommend that you keep a safe distance from
nesting osprey no matter what the nesting stage. While not known to be aggressive to humans, I did once see an osprey stoop upon a black-crowned night-heron and kill it. This display of redirected anger was caused by a bird bander who was banding the young in the osprey’s nest. So forceful was the attacking bird’s stoop, that the heron’s wings snapped on impact. I might also add that dislodging incubating osprey from their nest might result in nest failure. Don’t do it. Osprey often place their nests close to roads or waterways.The birds are calm when viewed from a reasonable distance. When the bird starts whistling shrilly or leaves the nest, your next step should be a step back. One more hint to ensure the safety of osprey. The birds are known to cart all manners of junk into their nests, including tangles of monofilament fishing line. Young may become entangled in these snarls resulting in injury or death. So when your reel develops a “crow’s nest,” burn the line or discard safely.
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SHEBA is a mannerly, playful girl who loves people and enjoys a good game of fetch in the yard with a tennis ball. She loves to take long walks and has good leash manners. Sheba is also crate trained which makes the transition to a new home an easier process. Previously she lived with children. Stop by the shelter and give sweet Sheba a forever home!
SCOOBY is a beagle and English bulldog mix whose owner rescued him from the side of the road when Scooby was a puppy. Unfortunately, Scooby’s happy ending was short lived when his owner passed away, and Scooby arrived at the shelter. Despite these set backs, Scooby always seems to be smiling and loves attention. Adopt Scooby today!
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REESE came to the shelter with her brother who found a home right away and left Reese to fend for herself. Now it’s Reese’s turn to find a warm and loving home. How could you resist this adorable face and beautiful tiger-stripes? Instead of giving chocolates this Valentine’s Day, give a Reese cup and adopt today!
ANGEL or goofy little angel is what they call her at the shelter. Unfortunately, Angel came to the shelter not in a good way and the effects are taking a bit to wear off. She needs a loving family that will take time to comfort her and let her know everything will be alright. Once she gains trust, Angel will be the sweetest little companion!
JESSIE is a pretty lady who struggles with a case of IBD. Her previous owners gave up and didn’t want her anymore. It’s a shame that a case of stomach issues can lead to poor little Jessie being stuck at the shelter. Other than her IBD, Jessie is a great kitty. All she needs needs a loving person and a comforting home. Could this be you?
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10 CARRIAGE LANE, ERMA Move right in to this completely rehabbed house in a quiet residential neighborhood located in Lower Township. This lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath home featuring over 1,700 square feet of living square is ready for you and your family. The rehab consists of an all new roof, vinyl siding, cedar impression front, vinyl tilt-in windows, a custom kitchen with shaker cabinets, granite counter tops and so much more. Through out the home you will find a mix of carpet, tile and laminate flooring. Custom tile work in both bathrooms with new pex plumbing. A brand new gas forced heat and ac unit has been installed. The large family room is located in the back of the house and just steps away outside is a new composite deck great for entertaining. The house sits on a 100 x125 lot offering city water, a septic with a new drainage field and natural gas. Priced to sell come take a look at this beautifully renovated home. Asking price $299,900
Call James Hanson at Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate on 609-374-0255
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Somewhere in Time, one of the few condominiums in Cape May Point. This 2nd floor one bedroom, one bath unit has hardwood floors in the kitchen and dining area, a cozy bedroom with a Queen size bed, a fabulous back covered porch for entertaining year round and a fabulous common area garden with outdoor showers. Quiet setting just steps to St Pete’s Beach. This unit has wall mounted heat and air systems, it has a strong rental history since 2006 and is available for year-round use. $349,000
501 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY CELL 609-602-0405 • OFFICE: 609-884-1007 www.gailwilsey.com
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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! SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX
WALKABLE TO TOWN
NEWLY RENOVATED
2 BLOCKS TO BEACH
307 DELAWARE AVENUE DEL HAVEN LISTED FOR $450,000 5 Bedroom | 3.5 Bathroom
916 QUEEN STREET, UNIT 1 CAPE MAY STARTING AT $469,500 2 Bedroom |2 Bathroom
901 MILLMAN BOULEVARD DEL HAVEN LISTED FOR $210,000 3 Bedroom |2 Bathroom
11 NORTH STREET, UNIT 3 CAPE MAY LISTED FOR $439,500 3 Bedroom |2.5 Bathroom
2 BLOCKS TO BAY
PACIFIC GRILL
NICELY APPOINTED
NEW CONSTRUCTION
5 SPRUCEWOOD AVENUE VILLAS LISTED FOR $190,000 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
4803 PACIFIC AVENUE WILDWOOD 82 Seat Restaurant + (2) 3 Bedroom Apts. $565,000
649 TOWNBANK ROAD NORTH CAPE MAY LISTED FOR $349,900 4 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom
209 PRINCETON AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT LISTED FOR $1,175,000 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bathroom
OPEN HOUSE: APRIL 14 & 28
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11am3pm 16 JEFFERSON STREET CAPE MAY, UNIT 4 LISTED FOR $649,000 2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
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2675 BAY DRIVE CAPE MAY BEACH LISTED FOR $875,000 5 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom
509 ALEXANDER AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT LISTED FOR $1,175,000 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bathroom
11am3pm 122 DECATUR STREET CAPE MAY LISTED FOR $919,900 6 Bedroom | 2 Full / 2 Half BA
941 COLUMBIA AVENUE CAPE MAY 609-884-5005
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BARBARA McPHERSON
RICHARD PARKER
Realtor Sales Associate
Realtor Sales Associate GRI, CRS, ABR
Featured Realtor on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt
Serving Clients for 20 Years: Buying, Selling & Renting
609-780-7652
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Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com
Rich@buycapemayrealestate.com 600 Gorham Avenue North Cape May - $199,000 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom Unique North Cape May twostory home located only a short drive from Cape May and the Wildwoods’ famous beaches. Amenities include newer central A/C and natural gas forced hot air heat as well as a bright and cheerful kitchen featuring a dining area overlooking the spacious rear yard. Living area includes a natural gas fireplace. The private rear yard includes a spacious patio area, outside shower and plenty of space for a swimming pool. Sellers say MAKE AN OFFER!
PLEASE CALL RICH PARKER FOR DETAILS Search all Cape May area homes for sale at buycapemayrealestate.com
12.02 GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SAVVY INVESTOR!
Highly visible commercial lot that runs along Ferry Road. High traffic area and Lower Township’s corridor to the Garden State Parkway, Cape May & Wildwood. With the newly paved and widened Ferry Road, this location is ripe for the right project! Property is zoned GB general business. $395,000
KIMBERLY GIPPLE
HOLLY O’DONNELL
Realtor Sales Associate
Realtor Sales Associate
Resort & Second Home Specialist
Life is short, buy the beach house! Contact me for a free Comparative Market Analysis.
Circle of Excellence Award Winning Agent 2015–2016
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609-846-4819
Kim@CoastlineRealty.com UNDER CONTRACT
OPEN HOUSE: APRIL 14
HollyODonnell@CoastlineRealty.com AMAZING VIEWS
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427 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom Bike to the beach, parking. Call for weekly rates!
643 Route 9 Erma - $249,900 5 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 1930s farmhouse on over an acre of land.
1pm3pm 107 Millman Lane Villas - $399,900 4 Bedroom | 1.5 Bathroom Corner Bayfront Home On the water!
916 Queen Street Unit 1 Cape May - $469,500 2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom Lovely condo in a beautifully restored Victorian home.
Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com
CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015, ’16 -’17
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Charity R. Clark Broker-Salesperson - GRI, ABR
609.408.2192
2017 PLATINUM NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence.
5 MLOWER ELODY COURT TOWNSHIP $378,000
3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths
Spacious living room, dining area with sliders to large deck, eat in kitchen, laundry room, master suite, 2 guest bedrooms, and modern hall bath with new tile surround.
NEW REDUCED PRICE - $378,000 | Rancher South of the Canal, Private Rear Yard
CharityCapeMay@gmail.com | 609.408.2192
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Homes And Rentals Of The Week Check out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area
247 WALNUT LANE ERMA 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features custom kitchen with granite and stainless steel; hardwood floors, front and rear decks, gas heat, city water and sewer, 60’ x 100’ lot. $274,900. RENTAL: 658 Washington Street unit B, Cape May. 1 BR, 1 BA condo. Sleeps 5. Located in the center of town. Walk to Beaches and Mall. Call today more for details. Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street 877-248-2684 cbcapemay.com
384 WEST MIAMI AVENUE VILLAS Buildable, ready to develop, cleared, leveled and filled lot, with existing city water & sewer and temporary poll with electric at the property. Natural gas available on the street. Complimentary plans included for 1500 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bath single family rancher. Start building today. $56,000. Coastline Realty 941 Columbia Avenue 609-884-5005 coastlinerealty.com
112 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE VILLAS Lovely Bayside 3BR/1BA home on a 100 X 100 lot with old world charm and major capital improvements since 2015. A new roof, solar panels, wiring, hot water heater, bath, all new appliances and granite counter tops in the kitchen and new custom window blinds. Original features include hardwood floors and built-ins. “Move-in” condition. $229,500. RENTAL: 213 S. Broadway, CM 4 BR/3 BA, Sleeps 10. Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
Jersey Cape Realty
Ballard “Rocky” Hanscomb deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 856.693.2996 desatnickrealestate.com
47 NORTH 12TH STREET DEL HAVEN Beauty, serenity, and peace describe this energy efficient, custom built, one of a kind home where all of your views are of the adjacent 1700 acre Fishing Creek Wildlife Preserve. This 3BR/2BA home has 3000 sf of living space as well as an oversized 3-car detached garage with plenty of space for a workshop plus lots of storage. $298,500. RENTAL: 619 Lighthouse, CMP 3 BR/2 BA, Sleeps 8.
MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE 501 BEACH AVENUE CAPE MAY Units starting at $60,000. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Water View. Pool. Onsite Management. Use 14 Days Prime Season and $30 per day off season. Call for more information regarding usage policy and fees. Coastline Realty 941 Columbia Avenue 609-884-5005 coastlinerealty.com
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
Todd H. deSatnick
SALES & RENTALS
luxury condo
217 FIRST AVENUE CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE FOR SALE! 5 BR home with a detached garage. With new vinyl flooring in the 1st level in addition to a new well pump and furnace. This home offers 5 BR’s and 3 full BA’s, an eat in kitchen, separate dining room, office/den and screened in porch. This home boasts an abundance of storage space throughout the full basement, attic, 1 car attached garage and detached workshop. $395,000.
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
729 Franklin Street, C-3 Cape May $775,000 Former Designer Showcase property. This luxury condominium with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms is a one-of-a-kind property with over 2,000 square feet of living area, new mechanicals, high end finishes, beautiful hard wood flooring, custom decorating, custom trim and woodworking, two offstreet parking spots, private paver courtyard and much more!
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 739 Washington Street, Cape May
(609) 884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
27 TAYLOR LANE, 1246 LAFAYETTE ST., COLD SPRING/S. CANAL CAPE MAY Sea Horse Farm offers 8.9041 Triplex on a 141’ x 100’ lot acres; three barns with in the Marina District with approximately 35 stalls. off-street parking and fenced $1,200,000 yard. $699,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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Heijung Park-Colameco Broker / Sales 609-602-8641 Cell Heijung@jerseycaperealty.com
331 Portsmouth Road, Tranquility Park Expanded “Brentwood” model. Immaculate! 3 Bed, 2 Bath - $417,000
Bernadette, Edmund, Annabell and Katelyn Howarth
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 739 Washington Street, Cape May
(609) 884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
Stacy Hutchinson Broker Associate Cell: 609.972.6004 Office: 609.884.1300
Email: SCampbell@deSatnickRealEstate.com
UNDER CONTRACT! 680 WASHINGTON ST., UNIT 3, CAPE MAY The Heritage House. 3 BR/1.5 BA condo with excellent rental history. $525,000
FOR SALE!
1408 TEXAS AVE., CAPE MAY Marina District! Unique opportunity to own 3 parcels of land; two homes and a private dock. $799,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Desmond, Lauren, Mark
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
The Plunkett family
April 12, 2018
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Sol Needles Real Estate
512 Washington Mall, Cape May
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ROOM FOR A POOL
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11 Beach Avenue Cape May Asking Price: $850,000 2 bed / 2 bath
247 Walnut Lane Erma
3 bed / 2 bath $274,900 Just completed new construction
1307 Maryland Avenue Cape May 5 bed / 3.5 bath $1,295,000 Full renovations to be done
255 Ludlam Drive Erma
Asking Price: $59,900 .89 acre parcel of raw land
DELIGHTFUL RANCHER
BEACHFRONT
CORNER LOT
RANCHER
205 Third Avenue West Cape May
1205 Beach Avenue Cape May, Unit 12 4 bed / 3 bath $869,000 Cape Plaza Condominium
5210 Ocean Avenue Wildwood
19 unit motel with living quarters and swimming pool 1,200,000
733 Jonathon Hoffman Road, Cold Spring
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION
RECENT RENOVATIONS
SINGLE FAMILY HOME
INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY
610 Second Avenue West Cape May
7 Taylor Lane Cold Spring
311 E Hildreth Avenue Wildwood
309 E Hildreth Avenue Wildwood
4 bed / 3 bath $720,000 100 x160 lot with possible subdivision
5 bed/ 3.5 bath $830,000 Builder Cape Island Artisan
5 bed / 2.5 bath $549,000 3,200 sq ft of living space
3 bed / 1 bath $295,000 Close to the beach and boardwalk
3 bed/ 1 bath $265,500 Situated on a large lot
Asking Price: $495,000 5 unit mulifamily apt. building
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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Ryan Griffin Salesperson Cell: 609.602.5578 Office: 609.884.1300
FOR SALE!
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9 MONTAUK CT., 503 ST. JAMES PLACE, 226-230 BREAKWATER ERMA CAPE MAY RD., ERMA 2 BR/2 BA single-family home 3 BR/2.5 BA well maintained 4 BR/2.5 BA home offers both situated on a corner lot in townhouse at historical charm coupled with Tranquility. The Meadows at Cape modern amenities just minutes $287,500 Island Creek. $525,000 from Cape May. $399,000
RGriffin@deSatnickRealEstate.com www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
FOR SALE! 501 WINDWARD RD., CAPE MAY BEACH 2 BR/2 BA home located within close proximity to the Delaware Bay. $289,000
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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Sol Needles Real Estate FEATURED AGENT
JAMES McBRIDE
609-408-3076 jim@cbcapemay.com
111 LEAMING AVENUE, WEST CAPE MAY
Erica, Keera
Completely renovated 4 brm, 2 bath Victorian home, part of a 2 unit condominium. New kitchen, new baths, central a/c, close to all of the area’s attractions. $599,000
423 SECOND AVENUE, WEST CAPE MAY
Anna, Erin
Emily, Kent
Cute, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home on a tree-filled lot with large deck, sunroom, central a/c, gas heat. $549,000
512 Washington Mall, Cape May 877-248-2684 cbcapemay.com Mateo and helper
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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Homes And Rentals Of The Week Check out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area
11 BEACH AVENUE CAPE MAY “Sandpiper Beach Club” Enjoy a Beachfront Investment without the hassle. This complex offers all of the amenities of a 5 star hotel with the convenience of individual ownership. Unit 315, 2 BR’s, 2 BA’s top floor ocean front, best views in the complex. $850,000. RENTAL: 1114 Lafayette Street, Cape May- 5 BR, 5 BA home. Sleeps 9. Includes a beach box. Driveway parking.
1127 SOUTH ROUTE 47, #8 RIO GRANDE This over 900 square foot condo boasts an open floor concept, restroom and utility area. There is available sign space in the front and rear of the building, as well as, ample parking. Located across from Wawa, and the Grande Shopping Center, and offering low condo fees of $175/month, which includes water. the perfect location for your small business. $89,000. Coastline Realty 941 Columbia Avenue 609-884-5005 coastlinerealty.com
Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street 877-248-2684 cbcapemay.com
CANYON CLUB, #304 LOWER TOWNSHIP Lowest priced 3BR/2BA! Now is your chance to live at Canyon Club Resort Marina! Beautiful courtyard and water views from this well cared for condo. Well equipped kitchen and large open living space. Brand New gorgeous flooring throughout the lower living space. Fireplace for those cozy winter nights, 3 pools, tennis courts. $479,900. RENTAL: 1024 Maryland Ave., CM 6 BR/4.5 BA, Sleeps 14. Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
Sol Needles Real Estate
DARCY DICKENSON
Realtor Sales Associate
609-602-4122
Darcydickenson@hotmail.com
307 N. ROUTE 47 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE Beautiful, spacious 4 brm, 3 ½ bath 4,000 + sq. ft. home with 17 acres along the Delaware Bay. Beautifully grounds, barn, bay views. $595,000
512 Washington Mall, Cape May 877-248-2684 cbcapemay.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
9 MONTAUK COURT, LOWER TOWNSHIP/ TRANQUILITY PARK FOR SALE! Spacious 2 BR/2 BA single-family home situated on a corner lot. Offering hardwood flooring throughout the living room, dining room and kitchen. Additional features include a master suite with BA, a separate laundry room, and a hallway BA. This property also has a one-car garage, front porch with storage and a new rear deck $287,500. Stacy Hutchinson deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-972-6004 deSatnickRealEstate.com
WING IT 1265 BAYSHORE ROAD VILLAS ENTREPRENEURS. Ready to own a successful, fully established year-round business that includes the equipment, building and real estate? WING IT has proven income along with opportunity for growth. There’s plenty of parking, large lot (129x129), central air and heat. This unique opportunity will not last! $419,900.
711 PACIFIC AVENUE NORTH CAPE MAY FOR SALE! Spacious 3 BR/ 1.5 single family home located 2 short blocks to the Delaware Bay beaches Close to the Cape May Lewes Ferry, this home offers a rear yard featuring an in-ground pool with rock fountain and large sundeck area, a hot tub, well maintained rear deck, and a massive Florida room. Also, an attached garage. $399,000.
RENTAL: 704 W. Lake Dr., CMP 2 BR /1 BA, Sleeps 4.
Ryan Griffin deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-602-5578 deSatnickRealEstate.com
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
Sol Needles Real Estate
JOSEPH GALLAGHER
Realtor Sales Associate
267-258-4425 gallagherj@njtown.net
5210 OCEAN/309-311 HILDREDTH, WILDWOOD Sea Kist Motel, established rental business with 25 units and year-round living quarters in 3 buildings just steps from the beach. $1,675,000
512 Washington Mall, Cape May 877-248-2684 cbcapemay.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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Colleen White Salesperson Cell: 609.231.6943 Office: 609.884.1300
Email: CWhite@deSatnickRealEstate.com
Ella, Wesley, Eden
UNDER CONTRACT!
FOR SALE!
10 SEABASS LN., AVALON MANOR 73x75 vacant residential lot w/proposed plans for a 3600 sq. ft. single family home. $199,900
311 E WILDWOOD, UNIT A12, WILDWOOD 3 BR/2 BA condo with rental history! Located steps to the beaches and Wildwood piers. $310,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
Ballard “Rocky” Hanscomb
Broker Salesperson Cell: 856.693.2996 Office: 609.884.1300 Nicole, Ella, Morgan
Mateo, Annabelle
Email: BHanscomb@deSatnickRealEstate.com
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
27 BEACHHURST DR., NORTH CAPE MAY 3 BR/2 BA completely renovated and modernized split-level home in Bayshore West. $279,900
239 W HUDSON AVE., VILLAS 2 BR/1 BA raised home located only three blocks to the Delaware Bay. $199,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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331 Portsmouth Rd., Lower Twp.
1005 New Jersey Ave., Cape May
902 Ocean Drive, Lower Twp.
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $417,000
6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths - $1,499,000
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths- $1,099,000
Tranquility Park Beautiful, expanded rancher in immaculate condition with open floorplan. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, good size rear deck, and large attic.
New Construction! Luxury 3-story home with 2 wrap-around porches, elevator, h/w floors on all levels, gourmet kitchen, 1st and 3rd floor master bedrooms.
1034 Maryland Ave., Cape May
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3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $999,000
Canyon Club Unit 205 Pristine luxury Penthouse available at Canyon Club Resort Marina. Fully furnished corner unit and all on one level.
116 Third Ave., West Cape May 6 Bedrooms | 4F/2H Baths - $1,250,000
jerseycaperealty.com Search Sale Listings
Classic Cape May Cottage Charming cottage near beach and town on large lot with professionally designed gardens. Many recent upgrades.
NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY!
Walk Everywhere! Charming, beautifully renovated home with an attached cottage in the rear with a private entrance. Being sold turn key.
1017 New Jersey Ave., Cape May
714 Foster Avenue, Cape May
651 Hughes Street, Cape May
4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bath - $899,000
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $389,000
5 Bedrooms | 4 Baths - $1,675,000
Fantastic Location! One block to the beach with a wonderful screened-in front porch. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Excellent rental history.
Spacious Contemporary This location is one of Cape Island’s best kept secrets offering peace and quiet yet easy access to area beaches, restaurants, and activities.
Charming and Authentic Located in the heart of town, just a short walk to either the beach or mall, this grand Victorian and carriage house offer flexibility and income possibilities.
Open 7 days a week With our full-time professional Realtors & a fully dedicated rental team
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Sale and Vacation Homes 1159 Washington Street, Cape May NJ capemay@chrisclemanssir.com | 609.884.3332
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Comfortable Elegance 1069 Michigan Avenue Cape May | $995,000
Classic Cape May Cottage 910 Stockton Avenue Cape May | $1,425,000
Situated on over a Half Acre 155 Stevens Street West Cape May | $899,000
1865 Historic Victorian Day Lily Farm 45 S Route 47 Cape May Court House | $275,000
Cape May Point Cottage 416 Cambridge Avenue Cape May Point | $609,000
Remodeled into a Modern Estate 1112 Washington Street Cape May | $1,149,000
Visit our Facebook page for our weekly Open House Schedule! Christina P. Clemans, Broker of Record ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN, RSPS 609.884.3332
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Homes And Rentals Of The Week Check out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area
5 MELODY COURT SOUTH OF THE CANAL Rancher on a quiet cul-de-sac with private yard and farm views. Spacious living room, dining area with sliders to large deck, eat in kitchen, laundry room, master suite, 2 guest BR’s, and modern hall BA with new tile surround. Bike to town and beaches. $389,000. RENTAL: 604 Myrtle Avenue, WCM 3 BR, 2.5 BA Townhome. Sleeps 7. Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street 609-884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com
1307 MARYLAND AVENUE CAPE MAY A full renovation slated for this architecture and highly sought after location. Exterior will be Hardy Plank siding. New Kitchen and BA’s throughout with all tile BA’s, custom kitchen cabinetry. Early buyer has choices. Expected finish date before summer. $1,295,000. RENTAL: 1330 A Virginia Ave, Cape May- 2 BR, 1 BA sleeps 6. Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street 877-248-2684 cbcapemay.com
311 E WILDWOOD AVENUE UNIT A12, WILDWOOD FOR SALE! Beach Block, 3 BR, 2 BA condo just steps from the Wildwood beaches and Morey’s Pier, Splash Zone Water park! Park your car in the 2 car garage, drop your beach chairs and bikes in the storage unit, enter the foyer, walk up 2 flights of steps to beach and ocean views off your deck, tall ceilings, natural light, open living, spacious BR’s, practically like-new condo. $310,000.
400 EAST RALEIGH UNIT 407, DIAMOND BEACH The upside down design of this renovated townhome offers ocean and sunset views from the great room and private balconies. The top floor includes the master suite with remodeled BA. Great room with kitchen, dining and living area with fireplace. 2 guest BR’s on 1st floor. $509,000. RENTAL: 24 Congress St., Cape May. 5 BR, 3.5 BA. Sleeps 12.
3 LOCHALSH LANE, RIO GRANDE “The Gatherings” former model home is now available. Offering 3 BR’s, 3 BA’s with a loft den and sun room. Upgrades include: hardwood floors, tile kitchen and baths, extra built ins, cabinets, hot water heater, window treatments, electric package upgrade, brick pavers, extended patio. Beazer homes are energy efficient and designed for easy living. $399,000.
Colleen White deSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cell: 609-231-6943 deSatnickRealEstate.com
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
Listed by LAURIE SCHIFFELBEIN REALTOR, SALES ASSOCIATE ABR, MRP, RENE, SRS
609.408.2021 laurie@chrisclemanssir.com
Award Winner 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
503 EAST LAKE DRIVE CAPE MAY POINT The open floor plan allows ample light. Wood floors throughout, award winning wood stove, marble countertops, upgraded appliances. The oversized lot affords space for a detached garage. Views of Lake Lily from the screened porch. $929,000. RENTAL: 11 Delaware Ave. Unit 3, Lower Township. 4 BR, 2 BA. Sleeps 13. Pet Friendly.
Listed by CRAIG “TOM” OLIVER REALTOR, SALES ASSOCIATE
609.425.0094 tom@chrisclemanssir.com
Vacation Rental
613 Jonathon Hoffman Lower Township | Weekly Rates 5 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths
Spacious Two Story, Cape May Beach 2706 Huron Drive
Cape May Beach | $349,900
4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Baths
Roomy living room, modern kitchen, with dining area and French doors leading out to your back deck. Pocket doors to a sun-drenched office. Features 1st floor master suite.
CHRISTINA P. CLEMANS
BROKER OF RECORD, ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN, RSPS
capemay@chrisclemanssir.com
Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street 609-884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com
1159 Washington Street, Cape May NJ 609.884.3332 | www.chrisclemanssir.com
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