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Oh, What A Prom Night!
Around 6pm At The Rusty Nail P55-57
Around 9:30pm At The Jefferson P33-34
Mark Ryan, Zach Long, Kolby Carter, Colin Hassay, Drew Montanero and Julianna McClain at the Lower Cape May Regional Prom at Cape May Convention Hall on Saturday night. More photographs inside. Aleksey Moryakov
Cheers To Wine At Hawk Haven The Winemakers Co-op, founded by four Garden State Wineries to promote the fine wine movement in New Jersey, kicked off its 2019 season with a Spring Portfolio Tasting held at Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery. Five hundred guests, who enjoyed live music from the Hot Club of Philadelphia jazz quartet as well as upscale casual food, sampled select, 100% Jersey-grown wines while renowned wine consultant Clark Smith presented on the history and future of the industry in the state. We’ll toast to that! Photo: Maureen, Sean, Melissa, Celine, Carly, Sam, Jacquel and Andrew
Art Show At Maud Abrams School P58-72
Make Dream Your New Bestie. Adopt Today! P81-83
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The Exit Zero Information Page
Everything you wanted to know about Cape May’s peppy periodical... and then some ABOUT US Editor/Publisher: Jack Wright Operations Manager: Katie Repici General Manager Cathrine O’Brien Man Of All Things: Mike DeMusz Contributing Editor: Diane Stopyra Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Suzanne Kulperger, Jessica Orlowicz, Gabi Urda 609-770-8479 / info@exitzero.com Every Thursday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 establishments. We also operate a retail store, a restaurant and a gas station, all under the umbrella of Exit Zero Filling Station, located at 110 Sunset Boulevard on the beautiful Cape Island. Please note: We no longer offer subscriptions to our weekly magazine. Too many people were receiving issues very late or, in some cases, not at all. That’s all down to the vagaries of sending by bulk mail. EXCEPTION: You can pay $100 to get EZ delivered first-class (11 people HAVE signed up). Call 609-7708479 if you’d like to order.
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SOME INTERESTING CAPE MAY TRIVIA AND FUN FACTS
Weird Sea Creature
Did You Know?
What We’re Reading
The leafy sea dragon looks like what would happen if a seahorse and a plant had a baby. These guys, who grow up to 13.8 inches, blend in with the seaweed they live amongst, which may help them stay safe from predators (though it’s not known who eats them). Males have a spongy patch under the tail where females deposit their eggs -- that’s right, males bear the babies. Divers, unfortunately, often take leafy sea dragons as pets.
Yes, Cape May really IS an island. Originally, the present-day area of Cape May City was cut off from the rest of the mainland by a small creek -- aka, Cape Island Creek. Contrary to popular belief, this waterway is still in tact, save for a small portion where the city borders Lower Township. But even without the creek, Cape May is an island. That’s because, during World War II, the Army Corp of Engineers created a canal connecting Cape May’s harbor with the Delaware Bay in order to improve military operations for the Navy. This man-made waterway is what you drive over when you come over the bridge for a relaxing, rejuvenating stay on the Cape.
Furious Hours: Salt: A World History, by Mark Kurlansky How can a book about the humble thing you sprinkle on your eggs be fascinating? Just trust us on this -- Kurlansky makes the argument that salt has shaped civilization, citing political, scientific and religious records, and it is truly compelling.
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GOINGS-ON CAPE MAY STAGE PRESENTS: HEISENBERG Where: Cape May Stage. 405 Lafayette Street. When: May 22-June 16. How Much: $25/person. Know This: One of the most produced plays in the U.S. in 2018, “Heisenberg”, is a funny and surprising play about a chance encounter between a reserved, Irish older gentleman and a rowdy, younger woman from New Jersey who slingshots herslef into his life. More info: Call 609-770-8311. KIWANIS CLUB ANNUAL YARD SALE Where: Kiwanis Clubhouse. 1041 Beach Ave. When: May 25. 7am-2pm. How Much: Free! Know This: We can promise great finds... with your name on them. More info: Call 609-884-8888. ATLANTIC BRASS BAND Where: Rotary Park. When: May 26. 7pm. How Much: Free! Know This: Presents a program of rousing American music, the perfect finish to the Memorial Day Weekend. The performance will be moved inside to Cape May Convention Hall if the weather is uncooperative. More info: Call 609-884-9565. MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Where: All Wars Monument. When: May 27. 9am. How Much: Free! Know This: Amidst all the barbequing and beach-playing of a long weekend, it’s important to remember the reason for the holiday. Honor America’s fallen heroes at this event. More info: Call 609-884-9565. CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: NEW YORK CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Where: Episcopal Church of the Advent. 612 Franklin Street. When: May 28. 8pm. How Much: $20/adults. $15/seniors. $5/students. Know This: They’ll rock your world... and your eardrums. More info: Call 609-884-5404. CM MUSIC FESTIVAL – NJ SYMPHONY
We are giving you an early heads up that the much anticipated Strawberry Festival is coming up on June 1. It’s a juicy event you surely won’t want to miss!
INSIDER TIP Need another reason to attend the Strawberry Festival in Wilbraham Park on June 1? Ancient Romans believed this humble fruit had medicinal powers, and they used it to treat everything from depression to sore throats. ORCHESTRA CHAMBER PLAYERS: Where: Episcopal Church of the Advent. 612 Franklin Street. When: May 30. 8pm. How Much: $20/adults. $15/seniors. $5/students. Know This: New Jersey’s premier chamber ensemble returns for another program from the classical repertoire. More info: Call 609-884-5404. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Where: Wilbraham Park. When: June 1. 9am-5pm. How Much: Free! Know This: A small-town smorgasbord of entertainment, crafts and food including plenty of strawberries. Plus, sink your teeth in the best strawberry shortcake you will ever eat. Rain date June 2. More info: Call 609-898-7488.
OPENING ARTIST RECEPTION Where: SOMA NewArt Gallery. When: June 1. 6-9pm. How Much: Free! Know This: Featuring three regional solo artists: Terri Amig, Wendy Wolfinger Coleman and Sandra Bloodworth. More info: Call 609-898-7488. CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Where: Aleathea’s. When: June 2. 10am. How Much: $35/person. Know This: Linger over a Sunday morning champagne brunch buffet with live jazz from The Great American Songbook, by Mary Lou Newnam, saxophone and Sonny Troy, guitar. More info: Call 609-884-5404. CAPE MAY RESTAURANT WEEK Where: Participating restaurants. When: June 2-9. How Much: Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $35. Know This: To take part, simply visit any participating restaurant during the event and you’ll be presented with their restaurant week menu in addition to their regular menu. No tickets are required, but reservations are recommended. More info: Visit restaurantweek@capemay. com.
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Exit Zero Almanac
All the meteorological, oceanographic and other scientific data you need to plan your weekend! WEATHER
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Ramblings From The Editors
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Ideas, idle gossip and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends... by Diane Stopyra
ape May is our happy place and this is usually a particularly happy weekend — the unofficial kickoff to summer. Typically, we’d devote these column inches to Memorial Day happenings. But something tragic happened last Saturday that should be addressed. While biking on Broadway near Yorke Avenue in West Cape May, Efterpi Hines, a 56-year-old resident of Cranbury, New Jersey, was hit by a New Jersey Transit bus. She died of her injuries. We don’t know much yet, including who’s at fault. We called Chief Tony Marino of Cape May Police Department but he wasn’t able to divulge much or speculate about what happened. CMPD’s investigation is still open, and these detectives are working alongside the NJ State Police and New Jersey Transit. What we DO know? This tragic incident highlights a scary reality of life on the island: Cape May isn’t as bike-friendly
as we’d like it to be. Fortunately, there are efforts underway to make it more so. In June of 2017, in a 5-0 decision, city council voted to establish a Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Since then, this group has spearheaded efforts like a new, free jitney service that will help reduce the number of cars on the road. This week, having collaborated with each municipality, they are also releasing a color-coded map of safest bike routes on the island. Broadway is designated “yellow” on this map, meaning it’s not the worst place to pedal [red] and not the best [green]. While the street has bike lanes and sharrows, parked cars can block these sharrows, so bicyclists are forced to enter the roadway. Eventually, the goal is to earn Cape May the title of Bike Friendly Community, a national designation that will require a great deal of change and years of effort. We chatted with Tricia Hendricks, deputy mayor and liaison for the committee, who
told us representatives from Ocean City, already a bike-friendly community, are impressed with the “tremendous inroads” we’ve made in the last two years and that, although the process will be rigorous, “as long as we’re committed, we’re on track to receive the designation.” Last weekend’s tragedy might just supercharge that progress. Carol Sabo, West Cape May mayor who lives two blocks from where the crash occurred, has already reached out to the city engineer about the possibility of reducing the speed limit on Broadway from 30 to 25. In the meantime, the best we can do, Chief Marino told us, is to critically evaluate our abilities before navigating the road — on two wheels or four. “Sometimes people on vacation don’t want to take their car, but it’s been a while since they’ve ridden a bicycle,” he said. “Likewise, drivers here might not be used to city-like traffic. It’s important to be aware.” Happy holiday weekend. Stay safe.
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USDA Choice and Above-Custom Cut Meats GAISS’ OWN HANDCRAFTED... « International Award-Winning Artisan Sausages « Regional Award-Winning Bacon « National Award-Winning Hams Plus Homemade Salads
WE PROUDLY SELL FINE LOCAL PRODUCTS « Alumni Grill Honey Jalapeno Sauce « Cape May Crab Cakes « Busy Bee Honey « Harry & Beans Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans « Hank Sauce « Cape May Peanut Butter
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Where We’re Eating
Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily! Pet-Friendly Patio Dining!
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Here’s what the EZ team had for lunch this week
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322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 tishasfinedining.com Fabulous Food & Cool Cocktails in a casual pub atmosphere!
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Great food and drink specials during every Phillies game
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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), who spat their drink from laughing too hard, who served us, who we bumped into and, you know, the general vibe. This time around, we didn’t actually go to a restaurant. Hey, we like to mix it up now and again. The place: The lovely island home of Jordan Rowan, general manager of The Virginia hotel on Jackson Street, and Gabi Urda, super-talented local photographer. It was the first birthday party of their daughter, Lilo. (Gabi and Lilo turned up in the same outfit — how embarrassing!) The food: Hoagies and veggie trays and potato salad and guacamole and chips and fruit with fruit dip — oh my! Plus adorable cupcakes and doughnuts for dessert. Is this how all baby parties are? Sign us up! The shirt: Jimmy Zeitler, sales associate with Jersey Cape Realty, arrive by bike in an eggplant T-shirt — as in, printed with the picture of an actual eggplant, not just eggplant-colored. His wife, Laura, with whom he owns The Columbia House on Ocean Street, cited the sexual connotation of the vegetable in emoji speak, and said the shirt would be “mysteriously disappearing” soon. The run-ins: We also saw Maxwell Moran, graphic designer for Cape Resorts, and his precious, one-month old baby, Avery. Her carrier was sporting a “Stay away — you’ve got germs!” sign, and you know what? We DO have germs and we do not blame you one bit. Curtis Bashaw, head honcho of Cape Resorts, turned up, too, but couldn’t stay long since he was on his way to the Hamptons where his company operates the Baron’s Cove hotel in Sag Harbor. The proud grandparents: Ken Rowan, international pilot with Delta Air Lines, and Viviane Rowan, interior designer who owns the beautiful shop White on Hughes Street. They spend much of the offseason at their second home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which is super annoying mostly because we can’t do the same. The final word: Happy birthday to Lilo! As for the rest of you: Maybe check with your spouse before purchasing produce-related attire.
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Romantic Seaside Getaway 9 Lux�r� Guest Rooms
$40 EARLY SEATING PRIX FIXE Offered Sunday - Friday 5:00-5:30 pm *Excluding Holiday Weekends*
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OPEN MIC NIGHT - Friday, May 24 from 5-8pm LINDA SUE LIVE - Saturday, May 25 from 5-8pm Free Entry & Parking For Brewery Gift Cards and Growlers Available!
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fun things to do at...
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Open Daily for Wine * Tastings & Flights Tapas Kitchen *open every day & Bites Pairing * Flights Sundays at 11am *
David Mcelfresh, Veronica Panczner, Brianna Hemling, Liv Krenzien, Edward Cole
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Uncle Bill’s And FAMILY RESTAURANT
THANKING ALL OUR VETERANS! Open 6:30am weekends & 7am midweek BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY
Happy Memorial Day. Crack one in honor of our military men and women.
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Bartender Of The Week This week, Jason Palombaro from Cabanas is up. How long have you been bartending? 26 years. Favorite drink to make? A Jameson neat because it’s efficient. What’s your bartending pet peeve? When customers ask for water when I’m slammed. Because it’s still a drink to be made that people rarely ever tip on, especially wedding parties! Dream job? A nurse.
The Signature Dish Place: Aleathea’s Chef: Tai Menz Signature dish: Sesame coated Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl served rare. “It’s my favorite thing to eat after a long day on the water. We serve it over wakame seaweed salad, diced Jersey tomatoes, cucumbers, mango slaw and avocados. It’s simple, filling and cool on hot summer days.
Wine Of The Week Collier’s Liquor Store Pendulum Cabernet Sauvignon - $17.99 Alluring aromatics of black pepper, charred oak and dark berries, cherry, red apple and sweet fresh tobacco on the palate. Medium-bodied and balanced with a supple tannic structure. Pair with grilled meats, vegetables or simply enjoy by the glass.
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The Exit Zero Filling Station Ambush Come get gas at our place and you might just get lucky!
It’s a pleasant experience getting gas at Exit Zero Filling Station. Our smiling faces, the cool vibe. Now there’s even more reason. This year we are giving away to random drivers a discount to enjoy at one of the top restaurants, stores, salons or activities, courtesy of the fabulous Exit Zero Discount Deck! If you don’t know what this is, you oughta! We also call it Vacation in a Box because it contains 50 great discounts to one of your favorite Cape May places — from $3 off fudge to $15 off dinner. It’s the real deal, and it only costs $20 for the entire pack. This week we bumped into Berny Gamble from Cape May who was on her way to Beach Plum Farm. We asked her to pick a card from the deck to enjoy. She picked out a $10 discount for the Exit Zero Filling Station! Who would she like to share this with? Her hubby Harry and George Clooney. Haha nice choice!
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Terry O’Brien’s legendary column... social satire, shameless plugs — and general self-indulgence
ou’ll have to pardon my sardonic cynicism of the last couple of weeks; I binge-watched all nine seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and now view everything through the prism of Larry David. So far it’s gone pretty good. Pretty… pretty good. If you are an establishment that usually stocks Exit Zero magazine and you had a little trouble finding your copies this week, it’s because your intrepid delivery man did not bring plastic bags with him and it was raining, so he had to get a little creative in finding dry places to leave them. Think of it as a fun, Exit Zero Easter Egg Hunt! But with magazines! Yeah, that’s it. Also, ask your neighbors — I left a bunch at Seaside Cheese and Kasey’s Canine Kastle. And I, uh, didn’t forget to bring plastic bags. Not at all. I was, uh, making a statement. An environmental statement, man. Don’t you people ever think of the planet? Luckily, one of us was. I’ve had a few encounters with Birding Weirdo Tom “Big Sexy” Johnson at Exit Zero Filling Station in recent weeks with no
adverse effects since first calling him a Birding Weirdo (he has not, as yet, deposited me in a trash can or stuffed me in a locker, which is appreciated). There was a little tension, but it was sexual in nature. The other day he had lunch with a whole flock of Birding Weirdos. Took an hour to sweep up all the seeds from the floor. And what does one call a flock of Birding Weirdos? A gaggle? A pod? Celibate? Dropped off my usual five copies of Exit Zero to Cape Bookkeeping and Karen Mirable last Thursday. As I filled out a check for the money I owed her for her impeccable tax ser-
vices (truly, she is a wizard), she thanked me for my plug a few weeks earlier. “Hoo boy…” I thought. “She clearly hasn’t seen this week’s issue…” Suffice to say, I will no longer be venturing past her associate Amanda Martin’s desk in future weeks, or at least until I feel the coast is clear. I did not learn how to make enemies out of friends, it’s something I was just born with. (Friend or foe, hire Karen to do your books. Just, uh, don’t bust her chops in your column. I’ll let you know how next week’s delivery goes. If you don’t hear from me, I’m probably locked in a filing cabinet in her storage unit.) And yes, it’s the same Amanda Martin at Cape Bookkeeping that I lightly made fun of a few weeks back, and only just last week did I put this together. “It’s okay,” she said. “Last time you came in I thought I knew you from somewhere (I’ve served her and her husband, the ever-decisive Charles, about a dozen times at EZFS), it’s just weird seeing people out of context.” I get this for normal people, Amanda, but I’m famous! And now I’d like to say a few words about
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Raw Bar & Schooner open daily
Daily @ 5pm closed tuesdays mayerstavern.com
May 24 Bluebone May 25 Nate Cwik
FOOD & DRINK
my new best friend, Lance Vogel. But really, can words do justice to a man who makes all those around him want to be better? A man of such fine, upstanding character and integrity that he must surely be touched by angels. A handsome, virile man that all other men aspire to be. I say thee nay, mere words fail. Lance Vogel must be experienced to be understood, and I will duel to the death any person that says, nay, thinks otherwise. (Oh, and congrats on Uncle Frank getting the Lakers head coaching job.) Ran into local music man Gregg Carpenter at 5 West last Wednesday night (where I totally didn’t go to watch the fourth quarter of the Raptors-Bucks game and thank you very much Raptors for finally deciding to have a bad fourth quarter a day after murdering my 76ers with one of the fluke shots of all time, but I digress). I’ve asked Gregg to work in just about all of my tribute bands at one time or another but haven’t found the right fit yet. Though his eyes lit up when I mentioned James Taylor. So maybe that? Or maybe he just doesn’t want to work with me. I’ll know for sure when I offer him a spot in a Gregg Carpenter tribute band and he says no. I got a load of sage advice from Inkwell proprietor Heidi Cummings the other day when ordering business cards and paying off my Beatles T-shirts from, ahem, 2017, almost none of it fit for print. In short; if you’re of a certain age, please get a colonoscopy. Sedated, if possible. Ran into local gym rat Mark Chamberlain while delivering magazines to Ostara’s, where I get my weekly delivery java fix (I went a little nuts and got a regular coffee this week). Saw him a few hours later while delivering to his North Beach Health Club. He asked, “How’d that coffee hold you?” I answered, “It got me to my next one.” That next one came from Avalon Coffee & Bagel in North Cape May. When I stepped up the register to pay they said, “You’re good!” And thus the Free Cof-
May 23, 2019 fee Gauntlet was thrown. Ball’s in your court, Ostara’s. Ball’s in your court… It was a strangely gig-less week this week. I kept feeling like I was forgetting something. But I did run into the lovely Marnie Lengle (at 5 Below, of all places), who runs the Harbor Square Theater concert series. This is a monthly show, usually themed (The Last Waltz tribute, Woodstock, The Ladies of R&B, etc) in Stone Harbor and well worth your time. She also booked my Beatles and Billy Joel bands for shows at the water tower later this summer. She is a woman who gets things done and gets them done right. If you are not watching Fosse/Verdon on FX you are doing yourself a huge disservice. The intertwined life stories of legendary director/choreographer Bob Fosse and just-as-legendary actor/dancer Gwen Verdon is one of love, deceit, heartbreak, triumph and failure. In short, it is an American opus. Michelle Williams is a knock-out as Verdon and Sam Rockwell might be at his best here playing Fosse. I want it to be 1,000 hours long and I want to watch all 1,000 hours right now. Also, Aya Cash, who plays Neil Simon’s wife Joan (and also co-stars on the raunchy, hysterical “You’re the Worst”) reminds me so much of Holly Knapp (Ding!) it’s scary. As you read this it is either just before or right in the teeth of Memorial Day weekend. If you’re so inclined you can catch me singing at the following; O’Brien & Joyce Saturday at Secondo, 530-930, and Monday at the Rusty Nail, 4-8. Monday my Beatles tribute, Love Me Dudes, is hosting a Beatles Open Mic at Carney’s, 3-7. You can hit me up on Facebook to see the list and pick out a couple songs to sing or play with the band, or you can accompany yourself, we’re easy like that. Anyone who attends all three will get my undying respect and one soft drink of your choice. ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.
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Snack While You Shop Stay energized during shopping marathons with a treat from the Beach Plum Bakery & Café located inside West End Garage. Featuring La Colombe Coffee products and homemade doughnuts. HOURS:
Café: Fri-Sun 8am-4pm Mon-Thu 8am-2pm Shopping: Daily 10am-6pm
antique furniture • accessories • estate jewelry • vintage memorabilia • framed artwork • home goods 609. 770. 8 2 6 1
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Que Sera, sera
XIRENA • SANCTUARY • WILT • FABRIZZIO GIANNI • MAVI • XCVI • BELL • BIYA • VELVET •
• MICHAEL STARS • CP SHADES • EQUESTRIAN • TOM MANN • STAR MELA • STARK X
• JOHNNY WAS • MICHAEL STARS • VELVET • AG • RAILS • CP SHADES •
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Not Your Grandmother’s Jewelry!
Cape May’s Landmark Jeweler
Jake Hays, Jordan Klien, Joe Meggee
407 Washington Street Mall • (609) 884-0334 • HenrysCM.com
Cape May's exclusive Pandora retailer
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
Reilly Sheehan, Kiersten Keywood, Kelsey Lewis, Kayleigh Sandman Hadley Kronemeyer, Julia Hinker
ACROSS 3. Devils Tower 7. Radio City 8. Gateway Arch 9. The Alamo 10. Empire State 11. Independence Hall 14. Biltmore 17. Golden Gate
23. Washington Monument 24. Hoover Dam 25. Yellowstone 26. Cloud Gate
DOWN 1. Liberty Bell 2. Stratosphere 4. Space Needle 5. Niagra Falls 6. Alcatraz 12. Lincoln Memorial 13. Brooklyn Bridge 15. Grand Canyon
16. Mount Rushmore 17. Graceland 18. White House 19. Fort Sumter 20. Fenway Park 21. Epcot 22. Yosemite
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500 feet of waterfront dining!
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NOW OPEN SEVEN DAYS! From 11:30am
Marley, Annika, Carlee, Sophia, MaryAnn, Carolina
COME TASTE THE FIRST CRABS OF THE SEASON!
Athena, Dakota, Tapanga
All-you-can-eat-crabs available
LIVE MUSIC FRI - MON memorial day weekend
Open Friday through Monday 1 FISH DOCK ROAD, WILDWOOD CREST (at the base of the Wildwood Crest Bridge)
609.522.1341 • twomilelanding.com
Jesus, Madeline, Colin, Wilson
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Mary’s 29th birthday
Sabina and Janu
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Your waterfront seat awaits... Open Thu-Sun!
HAPPY HOUR! Thu 3-6 Fri 2-6
Thursday is Locals Night!
Come party before the crowds arrive! DALE BARTH 6:00-10:00
thu 3-9 l Fri 2-10 l Sat 12-10 l
Friday
Whisky in the Jar Irish Happy Hour 3:00-5:00 Doug Kelley 6:00-10:00
Saturday
Dead Reckoning (Grateful Dead Tribute) 1:00-5:00 Marnie & Nate 6:00-10:00
Sun 12-10 l
Sunday
The Beachcomber 1:00-5:00 Maddie Hogan 6:00-10:00
mon 12-8
Monday
Dobbs & Simo 2:00-6:00
91 Beach Drive, North Cape May / 609-886-5529
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Sam Harasink, Alex Mitchum
AMERICAN STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE
Are you Hungry? We’ve got you covered
Breakfast ~ Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 1 pm Sunday Brunch 7:30 am to 3 pm • Lunch ~ 11 am to 4 pm Daily Dinner ~ 4 to 9 pm Everyday Late Night in the Bar ~ Sunday-Thursday till 10 pm Friday & Saturday till 11 pm
Jake, Meghan
• MONDAY - Free Poker Starts at 7p.m. • THURSDAY - 50¢ Wing Night Beer Specials • FRIDAY - Service Appreciation Night Nurses, Doctors, Hospital & Medical Staff, Fire, Police, Postal Workers & Government Officials receive 15% Off Food
We’re Hiring Stop by & apply or go online at riostation.com/employment Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey
609-889-2000 • www.riostation.com
Kaylyn, Robin, Charles
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THE ULTIMATE CAPE MAY FOOD & DRINK GUIDE What You Need To Know About The Food And The Vibe
Meals Served
Price Of Entrées
Bar Or BYOB?
B, L, D
$5-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
$12-$36 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
Should I Food For Other Book? Kids? Details
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.
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.
B, L, D
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. Feast upon brickoven pizza with draft beers.
D, Sunday L
Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
YES
THE BROWN ROOM 200 Congress Place, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.caperesorts.com/brownroom
Congress Hall’s lounge just got a very groovy, very sexy renovation. The bar has been enlarged (and moved) and there are all sorts of seating nooks from which to enjoy great drinks and a great vibe.
Bar Menu and Cocktails
Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
NO
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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
FULL BAR
YES
YES
b H
DELANEY’S IRISH PUB & GRILL 400 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 770-8559 www.delaneyscapemay.com
As you’d expect of an Irish pub, 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
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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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EXIT ZERO FILLING STATION 110 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May (609) 770-8479
Thai and Indian food, plus there are some fun American dishes, too and great burgers. If we do say so, the breakfast and lunch items are bangin’!
B, L, D
$18-$30 Cards: V, MC,AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
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
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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
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 great new menu, plus craft cocktails and beers.
D
$20-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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Should I Food For Book? Kids?
FULL BAR
NO
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. In summer, 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 culinary excellence.
D
$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.
D
$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, and now enjoy the beautiful new renovation! 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
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 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
B, L, D
$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H
BYOB
YES
YES
b U
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.
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
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
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
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season
Happy Memorial Day!
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Joe
Canal’s OF CAPE MAY
DISCOUNT Liquor Outlet
918 RTE 9, CAPE MAY @ END OF PARKWAY 609-884-7676 & RIO GRANDE AT 1613 RTE 47 SOUTH 609-886-9786
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Maureen and Sean Dillon, Tania Schade, Celine Hampson
Mark and Megan Bonthrone
Diane Mcelwee, Michelle Bowe, Diane Payne
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O P E N D A I LY 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. Tuesday-Friday from 5pm Saturday-Monday from Noon WOOD-FIRED BRICK OVEN PIZZA • 12 HDTVS FEATURING SPORTS PASTA, MEATBALLS & SALADS • BEER & COCKTAILS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
BOILERROOMCAPEMAY.COM LUNCH, DINNER, LATE-NIGHT MENUS AND TAKEOUT | 609.884.6507 | 200 CONGRESS PLACE
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Peter and Jennifer Arsenault, Christy Grossi, James Craft
Ed, Rhonda, Sonja and Ken Taylor, Donna and Brian Mills
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Executive Catering
Bill and Penni Heritage
Stephanie and Larry Dipilla
The Hot Club of Philadelphia
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The ultimate luxury spa experience with unparalleled signature services and treatments designed to rejuvenate, relax and refine. NOW OPEN 12pm – 5pm Daily
STONE HARBOR’S ONLY LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND SPA 609.368.0100
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Hats
Tees
Tanks
Sweatshirts
Hoodies
Zip-Ups
Jewelry
Art
COOL C A S UA L Q U I R KY COMFY 130 Park Boulevard • 609-884-2760 • theflyingfishstudio.com
May 23, 2019
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NOW OPEN DAILY SUMMER’S COMING!
ENTERTAINMENT The Rusty Nail is in full gear and ready for the season! The Nail is open daily and we’re lighting up the firepit and firing up the grill. Kick back with food & drink and live entertainment.
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Cocktails | Live Music
205 BEACH AVENUE 609.884.0017 RUSTYNAILCAPEMAY.COM #THERUSTYNAIL
Thu Fri Fri Sat Sat Sun Sun Mon Tue Wed
Gregg Carpenter
4:00pm
Aaron Burgos
4:00pm
Dave Kelly
4:00pm
Nate Cwik
Don Evans
O’Brien & Joyce DJ Tony Steff Andy Reeves
Maddie Hogan Ryan Shubert
8:00pm 8:00pm 4:00pm 8:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm
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Cape May County winos and friends PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Cape May Linen Outlet 109 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May
Open Every Day 10am-6pm
Saturday Evening Post Beach Towels: Large, 60” square - Regularly $33/This Month $23.10
We’re Celebrating 30 Years in Biz with 30% Off Monthly Specials MAY SPECIAL: 30% Off Beach Towels!
609-884-3630 | Open 24/7 @ capemaylinen.com |
established 1989
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Spring Is In The Air Savor the Season
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. Edible Jersey Local Heroes 2019 Wne Specator Award of Excellence 2018
Half-priced beer and wine by the glass, Monday - Friday, 4pm - 6pm. Reservations 609.884.5700 | EbbittRoom.com | 25 Jackson Street
• Dining Room and Lounge Open Nightly • Early Dining Menu Sunday - Friday, 5pm-6:30pm 3 Course Prix Fixe $35+ • Piano Friday and Saturday Nights • Complimentary Valet Parking
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MaryAnn’s CONTEMPORARY & ESTATE JEWELRY
Fourteen Karat White Gold Ring With 3.30 Carats of Diamonds
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David Pilmenstein, John Cifelli, Colin Milet
511 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY (next to fudge kitchen) • (609) 898-8786 Also at 15 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede • (856) 939-0230
Has Arrived, Man. Tie Dye Clothing Boho Bandeaus & Hippy Dippy Gifts
Sarah and David Lamb, Chelsea Saber
Come Take the Magical Mystery Tour
Kaleidoscope 506 WASHINGTON STREET MALL 609-884-1702 * SCOPECAPEMAY.COM
Sarah Alberts, Patricia Quinn, Becca and Steve Partesi, Katie Quinn
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The Old Fogey
I
Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur
will never understand the young. Just the other day I walked into the third-floor bathroom in the mansion, and caught one of my great-great-something grandsons taking photographs with what I had assumed to be a modern “pager” but is a cameratic apparatus and a miniaturized telegraph machine combined. He was a-fluster. When I demanded to know what was going on, he claimed he was sending pictures of Gentiles to his girlfriend, a wild-eyed young lady who hails from Wildwood. None of the spotty teen’s explanation made sense to me, any more than his state of partial undress, but then nothing the young do seems to be based on logic, anyway, and so I turned on my heel with a muttered “degenerate.” “But grandpa! All the kids do it nowadays!” he wailed. This fixation to send images explains why I have seen lines of chattering young people at the Point at sunset, holding their flat telephones out at arm’s length: I assumed they were making a call and afraid of the Radiation that Ma D’Catur used to insist streamed forth
from electrical devices in such quantities that it would scramble a fellow’s brains. As a result, we all wore rather jaunty aluminum helmets when the morse code machine was being used at home. I must say, the Radiation must have been strong enough even to penetrate those caps, as Ma was what people in those days used to call “cuckoo” and in the end was convinced that next door’s cat, Michael, was the antichrist and stealing from her purse. Anyway, it seems that those peculiarly self-obsessed youngsters are in fact photo-
Find Your Way Back...
graphing or making tiny talkie movie of their own faces, and for some reason pinching their cheeks in and pouting their lips at the same time. I even saw one chap with his camera-telephone on a stick, which he was waving in a manner that suggested he was challenging me to a duel. I instinctively whipped out my well-known swordstick (no euphemism here) and knocked the device from his hand. He instantly burst into tears and incoherently identified himself as an “influenza” and demanded recompense, along with a goodie bag and a room for the night. The infectious chap had a nerve and so I casually enquired as to whether his recording device had enough film inside, and when he nodded, I bade him turn it on, with the idea being he might make a “flick” to record his compensation. The finished work is entitled Entitled Wretch Gets Thrashing From Local Character and is a rollicking 30 seconds of the aforementioned wretch shrieking and rolling around on the sand as a small dog — played by Young Albert — savages him mercilessly. I expect to win all the yootyubes, and an Oscar.
CAPE MAY
Latitude/Longitude Jewelry, Charms & Keychains
JACKSON & CARPENTER’S goodscentscapemay.com
OPEN DAILY 10-6
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Cape May Wicker 203 Sunset, West Cape May 609-884-1849 Friday - Sunday 9 to 5 1930 Route 9, Clermont 609-624-3031 Seven Days 9 to 5
The Cabo Collection BY NORTHCAPE
5-Seat Sectional $1999 choose from
3
great wicker colors
& 11
sunbrella fabrics
in stock! set includes corner, loveseat left
&
loveseat right.
Other configurations, accessories & cushions also available.
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Books... they’re magical
Cape Atlantic Book Company OPEN @ 10am
Julie Kroon, Victoria Kerr, Michelle Fariello
City Centre Mall 2nd floor Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 846-7688 capeatlanticbookco.com
PATRICIA JACKSON
Jewelers
Creators of Cape May and Exit 0 Charms!
Bud, Fran, Michelle, Jim
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MONDAY 11-6 + SUNDAY 12-5 Custom work in platinum, 18k & 14k gold or sterling silver is our specialty only on - premises jewelers in the area
414 Bank Street • 884-0323 • patjacksonjewelers.com
Jay Quilty, Otto Angelico, Chris Riley, Conor Quilty
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Molly Holmes, Brandon Huff
Shannon, Mike
Kate, BeBe, Mabel, PopPop, Will, Jules
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CASALE’S
Cape May’s Fragrance Blending Bar Since 1994 OPEN ALL YEAR 318 Washington Street Mall CAPE MAY 609-884-9234
bathtimecapemay.com
Look Your Best 415 Washington 609-884-3148
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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN CAPE MAY
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1859 Cape May Lighthouse
Climb 199 steps to the top for a breathtaking view of the Jersey Cape
World War II Lookout Tower
Learn about Cape May’s role in homeland defense during World War II.
1879 Emlen Physick Estate
Cape May’s only Victorian house museum [New tour theme every year]
Cora, Emma, Joe and Catherine Dougherty
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Papa DP, Ry the kid, Billy the legend
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Cape May Music Festival MAY 26 - JUNE 14 • CAPE MAY, NJ
Debbie Keller, Diane Bauer, Bobbi Pennington
Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities
ATLANTIC BRASS BAND
Sunday, May 26 • 7pm RT! Rotary Bandstand,400 Lafayette St. E C N O C E E FR (Rain location: Cape May Convention Hall) Co-sponsored by MAC and the City of Cape May
NEW YORK CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Tuesday, May 28 • 8pm “Chamber Jazz” with Ted Rosenthal & Eddie Barbash Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington & Franklin Sts.
Eric, Gina, Gavin
Barry, Holli
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER PLAYERS Thursday, May 30 • 8pm “Viennese Blends”
Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington & Franklin Sts.
BACH’S LUNCHES: MAY 29, JUNE 5 & 12 For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit
Susan Goldberg, Paul Lettieri, Trish Ternove
capemaymac.org
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Estate Jewelry & Women’s Boutique
Jonathan, Nichole, Nathan, Denise
THE PINK HOUSE ON THE MALL @ 33 Perry Street @ 302 Washington Open DAILY @ 10 victoriousincapemay.com
Just for Laughs Looking for the ultimate Father’s Day gift?
Terri Morris, Lindsay
Dawn and Lyla Becica
For golfers, the MySack Golf Ball Storage Sack is the ticket — because, as every golfer knows, it takes balls to golf.
MySack Senior sacks also available! 504 WASHINGTON STREET MALL 609-884-5466 * SCOPECAPEMAY.COM
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Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, gearing up for ghosts
ccording to believers, Cape May is a hotspot for paranormal activity. Ghosts are apparently drawn to the quartz-rich sand which produces Cape May diamonds and reveal themselves in swirling mists and unexplained footsteps. Amiable area skeptics would rather credit weather and shoddy construction, but most agree with Hamlet — there are, indeed, “more things in heaven and earth” than science can explain. Experiment for yourself — take your kids on a ghost hunt. Kids crave harmless fright. By kindergarten, most children can tell the difference between real and pretend, and by third grade, they’re ready for a little scare. Parenting experts and centuries of storytellers agree on this — playful fright builds confidence in children, encouraging them to speculate about their monster-fighting capabilities and allowing them to explore real-world fears in a safe, age-appropriate way. A ghost hunt is the spooky adventure your kids need, and it’s also an excellent way for bigger, noisier kids to take an after-dinner walk while someone
rocks the baby to sleep. Announce the hunt in advance with a book about Cape May’s ghosts from Cape Atlantic Book Company. Let your kids assemble a ghost hunting kit made up of common tools you could pick up at Swain’s. Although there are expensive kits for sale online, yours can be as simple as a flashlight, a thermometer and a notebook. The flashlight lights your way and may flicker, like the candles in a Victorian seance, in response to a ghost hunter’s questions; the thermometer reveals cold spots which may indicate a ghost; and the notebook is to record hypotheses and obser-
vations according to the scientific method. Add an analog radio set between stations and a tape recorder to capture electronic voice phenomena. Download apps to your smartphone if you want to get fancy — you can get a virtual ouija board, a “ghost box” communicator, or a ghost detecting camera. Contrary to what the Ghostbusters led you to believe, you don’t need coveralls or geiger counters, but you do need bug spray. Focus the search on outdoor ghosts so you sleep soundly later. Debrief in the bright lights of the arcade. Bring the bug spray on a Ghost Walk through Historic Cold Spring Village, Thursdays through September. Stroll through the village by lantern light as you listen to tales of ghostly encounters. Ghost Walks depart from the brewery at 8pm at $16 per person, $12 for HCSV members and children 3-12. Visit hcsv. org for information. Or, if you’d like to learn more about earthly ghosts, join the Nature Center’s search for ghost crabs, Thursday, June 27 at 8:30. Call 609- 427- 3045 to register. $5 per person. Bring a flashlight and meet at the beach access of Mount Vernon Avenue.
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Lux, Graydon, Colt
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Mommy, Bobby
Cape May’s New Jewelry Store Repairs
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The Quicky Horoscopes Your near future in two sentences by Lady Diane
ARIES: You will attend the International Kite Festival next to the Wildwoods Convention Center this Saturday. You will be inspired to go fly a kite. TAURUS: You will spend hours cleaning and prepping your barbeque grill. You will be so exhausted afterward that you will order tasty takeout from Exit Zero Filling Station instead. GEMINI: You will spend a few delightful hours dolphin watching from the roof deck of Harry’s Ocean Bar and Grille. You will be inspired to go surfing. CANCER: You will take your dog for a walk on Higbee Beach. Everyone will comment on what a good boy he is and you will beam with pride. LEO: You will rewatch the finale of Game of Thrones. You STILL will not be able to get over how — spoiler alert — Bran (Brain!) won the throne. VIRGO: You will find the seaglass motherload while beachcombing at low tide. You will guard the location of your treasure with the same ferocity with which Austria guards the secret to the Hapsburg napkin fold (look it up!). LIBRA: You will eat your weight in asparagus because it’s finally in season! You will find yourself humming the lyrics to “Age of Aquarius” as “Age of Asparagus.” SCORPIO: You will learn to play Bridge. You will feel like a little old lady but, whatever, it’s fun. SAGITTARIUS: You will make sure to light your bike if riding at night, because you are smart. You will also put tassels on the handlebars because you are fancy. CAPRICORN: You will finally part with that favorite pair of sweatpants from 1999 that have a tear in the crotch and a stain on the knee. You will require space at this difficult time. AQUARIUS: You will go for your first dip in the ocean of the season. It will be everything you dreamed and more. PIECES: You will set up on the beach from sunrise to sundown with a good book, a picnic basket and something refreshing inside a koozie. Because it’s Memorial Day Weekend, baby.
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By Tom Sims of Cape May Film Society
et’s talk about Keanu Reeves’ excellent adventures! The third chapter of his series entitled John Wick hit theaters this past week. I didn’t see the first two flicks in the series, and something tells me I didn’t need to. My fiancée caught me up easily. No, I don’t think there’s any spoilers here. Wick was a calculated killing machine. He went rogue, and for that he’s being chased down by all of the other assassins. There is a bounty on his head of $14 million. From the first fight scene, you know this movie will not hold anything back. Welcome to the summer blockbuster madness. The bloodshed that takes place is so extreme you can’t help but to laugh. It’s a phenomenon I can’t explain. Laughing at somebody else’s demise just doesn’t seem right, But it’s been going on for decades. Consider Charlie Chaplin. We laughed because of the predicaments he faced and because of his bad luck and misery. He was quoted saying, “My pain may be the reason for somebody’s laughter, but my laughter
must never be the reason for somebody’s pain.” The bosses of the assassins want him dead, and everybody is trying to get that bounty. Only problem: Mr Wick won’t die. And by that I mean this one is getting rave reviews and making box office bucks. The same can be said of Reeves, he continues to succeed. The actor is — wait for it, wait for it – 54 years old. You heard me! His big break was 30 years ago with the role of Ted and Bill and Ted’s Excellent
Adventure. Next year, he reprises that role in a new movie. He has done all kinds of flicks — romantic, silly, and action movies. The latter seem to become the more memorable ones — certainly the ones that are turned into franchises. This latest movie of his is a good crowd-pleaser. Everybody at the theater was all about the dazzling special effects and seemingly endless fight scenes But, honestly, how many people can they kill in one movie? More importantly, how many bad guys are so bad with a gun or sword that they can’t get a good shot at our main character? You could ask a lot of questions about plot development, character development, all those bad shots — but you don’t have time to think. It’s one fight after another with just a little breather in between. In the end, you leave the theater happy for the fact that you haven’t had to think for the last two hours. There’s something to be said for that little breather, too.
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June 15-16: Military Timeline Weekend June 22-23: Quilt & Fiber Arts Show June 29-30: Hands-On-History July 6-7: Independence Day Celebration July 13-14: Celtic Weekend July 20-21: Railroad Days July 28-29: Heritage Weekend August 3-4: Classic Car Show August 10-11: Down on the Farm Weekend August 17-18: Heritage Weekend August 24-25: Seafarers’ weekend August 31-September 1: Hands-On-History September 7-8: Revolutionary War Encampment September 14-15: Civil War Weekend October 19: Pumpkin Festival October 25 & 26: Ghoul Spring Village December 7: Wassail Day Ghost Walks Thursdays: June, July, August & September
The Village will be open Tuesdays to Sundays (closed Mondays) From June 23 through September 2 from 10am-4:30pm. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for children 3 to 12. Children under 3 admitted free. Unlimited free admission is available with Village membership.
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Vintage Vaudeville Revue
MAC
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Lucas C., Ava H., Tianna H.
Venture into the world of Vaudeville for a splendid night of laughs and legs with
the Sweet Sirens Thursday & Friday, May 16 & 17 | 8 PM [ Doors open at 6:30pm ] Aleathea’s Restaurant | 7 Ocean St., Cape May
Tickets $35
Keri and Jeff Laag
Nar and Avari
Limited event advance purchase recommended
Food and beverages available for purchase.
For more information and ticket purchase, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Co-sponsored by The Sweet Sirens, Inn of Cape May and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)
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21st Annual
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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 have a boatload of family members coming in for my husband’s 60th birthday — ages one year to early 30s — and I am wondering what to do with them. Naturally, we’ll have a birthday barbecue with all the trimmings in the backyard. I am sending them all off to the beach while I get ready, but I’m not sure what to do with them the next two days. What else do you recommend? — Events Organizer Dear Organizer An afternoon at Morey’s Pier is certainly in order. Rides, games and the beach. They’ll be so exhausted when they get home, they will fall into bed. The twenty-year-olds can have a night out at Carney’s and the Ugly Mug and brunch at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House is a Sunday must for the whole gang. They will leave
Wise answers to perplexing questions
happy and you will get them out of the house which can sometimes be claustrophobic for everyone. Dear Answer Lady I started dating this girl about a month ago and we are currently I guess semibroken up because I refused to come to her family outing on Memorial Day weekend. I simply did not want to meet her parents, her grandparents, her aunts, uncles, her cousins. It’s too soon for all that and I don’t really like people anyway. I don’t go to my own family
stuff if I can weasel out of it. I like this girl — which is rare for me — and I would like to continue seeing her, but I am not that guy. I’m not the guy you bring to huge gathering where they all stare at me and decided if I’m good enough. My question to you is — what can I do to make amends but still make it clear that it was unfair to subject me to that. — Not that Guy Dear Guy Start by sending her flowers from Kate’s Flowers as a peace offering. Have them delivered and in the card invite her to dinner at The Ebbitt Room. If she agrees, and you must have some inclination that she will since she did want to introduce you to her whole family, then you have won half the battle. Don’t bring up your refusal to go to the gathering right away. Have a cocktail and app and while you are waiting for the main course, be honest with her as you were with the Answer Lady. Explain that you are not a people person, that you cannot change who you are, and that meeting her family will have to come in small doses.
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Baggett family
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Kiwanis Club of Cape May
ANNUAL YARD SALE SATURDAY, MAY 25 at 7am rain or shine At our historic clubhouse overlooking the beach 1041 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY
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Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu
onbirders must wonder what drives birders to pursue their avocation with such passion. The answer is, “It’s a quest.” Every species you have not seen becomes your next quest, a challenge to be met and mastered. So it was on Monday, when 18 eager participants turned out for my Monday morning Meadows walk. Eager enough to brave the sub-fifty temperatures and steady rain. Twenty years ago, I might have marched the group around the south Cape May Meadows. Now. When the weather turns gnarly, I relocate to the Sunset Grill whose welcoming roofed deck and view of Delaware Bay allows unencumbered, dry, looks at lots of birds, plus coffee and hot cocoa. The breakfast sandwiches are pretty darn fine, too. Back to quests. After compelling looks at migrating swallows, terns and profile views of a long-tailed duck, Karen spotted a swarm of sandpipers on the jetty south of Sunset Beach, which husband and ace birder Bill Boyle confirmed to be Purple Sandpipers. Arctic breeders but Atlantic coast win-
ter residents. What this means is that if you don’t live in the Arctic, or reside close to the Atlantic coast, your chances of seeing one of these animated rocky coast specialists are slim. On sandy coast, like ours, the birds substitute rock jetties for rocky coast. So specific are Purple Sandpipers in their habitat selection that in 40 years of birding, I have never seen one on a beach. One of my group, a young birder from Washington DC, had never seen the species. Not willing to accept a semi-conjectural
scope view, she set off in the rain to close the distance, a quarter mile walk in the rain. Gaining the jetty, she found the birds less than cooperative, but eventually got a look that did not make our consciousness squirm. Warmed by her successful quest, she returned to the group and a curtain call. By good fortune, a flock of 20 Purple Sandpiper that must have been hiding on the far side of the Concrete Ship materialized out of the gloom to festoon themselves across the tip of the jetty 50 feet in front of us — so close, you could see the orange base of their bills. Then a bonus. Flying up the beach was a small, pallid gull that I initially identified as a Ring-billed but which proved to be an adult Iceland Gull, a rare wintering species. Life birds in stereo for our Maryland birder. Which explains the other reason birding is so alluring. You never know what Ma Nature is going to serve up. It’s what drives birders out on a rainy day — and why, after 40 years, I keep birding. Next, please.
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Heather Robinson, Julia Hinker
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5/9: Lower Cape May Regional Most AVIATION CAREER Influential Dinner At Lobster House ACADEMY CAMP PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
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Open to students ages 9-12. Tuition includes snacks, drinks, pizza party and a camp shirt. Limited space, Don’t Delay. Call (609) 886-8787 or visit website to enroll or for more info.
AVIATION MUSEUM AT THE
CAPE MAY AIRPORT Interactive Family Fun... Rain or Shine! Learn about a variety of aircraft!
Aaron Agostini, Sandi Eakin, Quinn Dougherty • Sit in the cockpit! • Climb an air-traffic control tower! • Coast Guard & 9/11 exhibit area
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THE LOCALS
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CAPE MAY’S PREMIERE TALK RADIO SHOW Hosts John Cooke, Michael Clarke, Joe McLaughlin, Brady Schoenrock and Ed McDonough cover all you need to know about Cape May and the area. Airs Mondays at 9am, Wednesdays at 9pm and Fridays at 2pm underwritten by Cape Assist l Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, Cape May & North Cape May l Exit Zero Filling Station l Coldwell Banker Sol Needles | Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar sound
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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal
Three beautiful dogs from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 465-8923
DREAM is a beauty whose name truly reflects her personality. She came to the shelter with her housemate when her owners could no longer care for them. Her piercing blue eyes hold your attention as you walk through the shelter and she wears a perpetual grin. Dream would be a wonderful, companion for a family that is looking for an active, big girl.
ASH was a beloved 4 year old German Shepherd whose owner could no longer care for her. She lived with another dog as well as cats and is very confused to be at the shelter. Ash prefers to be leaning into humans in the yard rather than chasing toys, although she will chase a ball if thrown. This beautiful girl is looking for a loving home. Adopt!
Robert Panaccio, VMD Robert Moffatt, VMD Nancy Reilly, VMD Patricia J. Link, DVM
MAXINE is a two year old German shepherd who lived with a family including children before coming to the shelter. It is reported that she was good with everyone in the family, but was not comfortable with outsiders. It is for this reason that Maxine came to the shelter. Maxine will be shown to potential adopters with an approved application and by appointment.
The Doggie Nanny
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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
BINX or Bartholomew Baxter Bartok Binx is looking for a warm and loving home to spend his days. He enjoys spending time with humans, but other cats aren’t really his thing. Binx prefers a companion all to himself so that he can soak up all the love and attention. Can you blame him? Who doesn’t want all the kisses and cuddles?! Adopt today!
BUZZY like any great explorer can tell of tales of horror and suspense. He even wears the scars to prove it. Just like any great hero he came out on top! Winning the war of the wild! With all that he has decided to retire young and be part of a family. Now to finish the greatest adventure of all in finding one! Maybe you can make his and dreams come true!
RAMESSES was left behind injured, wondering what he did wrong. In this case it was nothing. Sometimes you don’t get to choose the family you are born into, but Ramesses has been given the opportunity to start again! He loves kids, adults and other cats! If you want to meet this cuddly boy, stop by the Rio Grande Pet Smart today!
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1005 PITTSBURGH AVENUE, UNIT 111, CAPE MAY Enjoy the Cape May lifestyle with a beautiful Victorian Cove Townhouse condominium located near the Cape May Harbor area. The first floor provides a bedroom/office and full bath with access to the first-floor patio in the front of the house and the garage in the back of the home. The second floor opens up into a large and relaxing living room and dining area next to the beautiful kitchen with plenty of storage, granite counters, and seating for four at the counter. Enjoy the view from the front of the home on the second-floor porch or a view of the pool from a small deck in the back. The third floor offers two guest bedrooms and guest bath, along with a master bedroom with its own private bath. This relaxing bedroom offers a separate deck as well as a large walk-in closet. Nearby attractions include the Nature Center of Cape May, Cape May Fisherman’s Memorial, and the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May. The location of this home means easy access to both the main bridge to Cape Island and Cape May’s famous beaches. There is also an excellent rental history intact for those looking for an investment property. Offered for $642,500
Call Jeffrey D’Aoust at deSatnick Real Estate on 215-208-8567
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5/10: Crest Savings Bank Grand Opening Celebration
Anna Kanwisher, Nadiah Magnus, Mandy Vollrath, Shannon Prickett, Nicole Martindale PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
BEACH MORE, WORRY LESS! Let us help you plan your summer vacation
Jersey Cape Rental Team
Brenda, Ellie, Olivia, Judy, Ann Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. • 739 Washington Street Cape May NJ 08204 • JerseyCapeRealtyRentals.com DEE LANZALOTTI, LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER
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501 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY CELL: 609-602-0405 OFFICE: 609-884-1007 GAIL WILSEY-MORRISON
www.longandfoster.com/ GailWilseyMorrison
1031 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, CAPE MAY
207 CONGRESS PLACE, CAPE MAY
Serious price reduction, property coming off the market early June. Grand Cape May home ready to make your own! Updated and renovated beach home offers 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, master suite with private porch, garage with off street parking, and a wraparound front porch. Upgrades include 2 year old roof (garage & house), large outdoor shower, heat AC multi zone. Short block to Philadelphia Beach and walk to downtown. Great rental history — around $65,000 for 2018. Now $1,295,000
One of Cape May’s few grand Victorian cottages to have survived as a single-family home. It combines the grandeur of the old with the efficiency of the new. High ceilings, original gilt mirrors and large airy rooms overlook an expansive, fully-fenced garden plus off-street parking for four cars. Elegant living and dining rooms were made for entertaining. They and the master bedroom have tall French doors accessing double porches front and rear with expansive views of the ocean and garden. $2,800,000
11 BEACH AVENUE, #101, CAPE MAY
9 FAIRWAY DR, CAPE MAY NATIONAL ESTATES
Sandpiper Beach Condo Resort: Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bath beachfront Cape May Condo offers the complete package. Ocean view first floor unit being sold furnished with a great rental history. One of the few resorts that you can use or rent with ease. Not only do you have an ocean view, you have access to the pool, fitness center, game room, club room, his and her saunas, personal storage and a bike storage area. Assigned parking located in front of the unit make is easy to unload. $799,000
Every buyer’s dream house, offering a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Step into a grand entryway that opens to a spacious living room with cathedral ceilings and a cozy fireplace. Relax and watch nature in the large screened sitting room that overlooks the natural pond. Everyone loves the 2-car attached garage for tons of storage. Situated on just over an acre the grounds have mature landscaping and just a short drive to downtown Cape May. $625,000
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409 TOWNBANK ROAD, NORTH CAPE MAY
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $293,000
You’ve found the perfect 3 bedroom, 2 bath home near the bay, shopping and schools. New flooring, new lighting, new plumbing, new insulation in crawl space, new bathrooms, new fixtures, new kitchen, new paint!
agent: lexi quinn, cell 609-846-8022
Lt Michael Eck, President James Matthews, Anicole Sweitzer-Branch Manager, Tony DeSalle -President and CEO
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc.
Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 739 Washington Street, Cape May
(609) 884-5800 JerseyCapeRealty.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICE
Services • Property Inspections • Trash Removal • Home Repairs • House / Window Cleaning • Storm Prep / Clean Up • Landscaping / Lawn Care • Powerwashing • Plumbing • Electrical • Grocery Shopping • Event Planning • Personal Errands • Dry Cleaning • Laundry Services • And Much More!
1400 Texas Avenue, Unit #2, Cape May (609) 884-8444 | wkrservices.com
Jim Belles, Ted Baker, Ann Marie Baker, Clari Blum
June Cooper, Barbara Tanghare, Heather Cripps
May 23, 2019
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EZ’s youngest fans, seven-year-old twins Alex and Austin in front of Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine, FL PHOTOGRAPHS BY A ROVING CORRESPONDENT... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
512 Washington Mall Cape May
Sol Needles Real Estate
609-884-8428 cbcapemay.com
YOUR OWN PIECE OF PARADISE 69 Pierces Point Road, Middle Twp
Live the good life on 12 acres of bayfront property with a huge 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath contemporary home, offering panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, in-ground free form gunite pool, cabana and pool house with full bath, gazebo, kennel and more. Please call for full details. $1,900,000
LISTING AGENT Suzann Callinan Realtor Sales Associate 609-675-6302 smcallinan@verizon.net
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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OUR LISTINGS ARE SELLING! CONTACT US TODAY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOME. Cozy Cottage
Townhouse
Downtown Beach Block
1 Block to Beach
Listed $110,000
Listed $129,900
Listed $295,000
Listed $420,000
3122 SHUNPIKE ROAD RIO GRANDE 2 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths
16 GOLD FINCH LANE BAY COVE, CMCH 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath
41 JACKSON STREET, #6 CAPE MAY 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath
521 B PEARL AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath
Close to Beach
29.6 Acres
Garage
Sunrise & Sunset Views
Listed $360,000
Listed $269,000
Listed $399,900
Listed $1,299,000
1216 WASHINGTON STREET WOODBINE 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath
1 & 11 OAKWOOD AVENUE VILLAS 2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths
302 MONOMY TERRACE TRANQUILITY LOWER TWP. 4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths
1849 MARYLAND AVENUE CAPE MAY 6 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths
New Construction
Pool
1 Acre
Front Porch
Listed $545,000
Listed $379,900
Listed $499,000
Listed $419,000
2700 BAY DRIVE CAPE MAY BEACH 3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths
975 TECUMSEH ROAD ERMA 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths
3960 BAYSHORE ROAD, COLD SPRING / S. OF CANAL 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths
1247 WASHINGTON STREET UNIT A, CAPE MAY 4 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths
941 COLUMBIA AVENUE CAPE MAY 609-884-5005
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BARBARA McPHERSON Realtor Sales Associate
Serving Clients for 20 Years: Buying, Selling & Renting
609-780-7652
Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com
Price Reduced! 1226B Wilson Drive, Cape May 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bathroom Rare opportunity to own in an exclusive neighborhood in the Schellengers Landing section of Lower Township... Wilson Drive. This one-of-a-kind end unit with 2 boat slips has 50’ of Riparian rights NO Tidelands leases here. Amazing water views with the best sunsets. $999,999
HOLLY STEGER Realtor Sales Associate
Life is short, buy the beach house! Contact me for a free Comparative Market Analysis.
609-846-4819
Holly@CoastlineRealty.com
Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com
FOR SALE
FOR RENT
975 Tecumseh Road, Erma 4 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom JUST REDUCED! $377,900 Over 2,000 sq ft, Swimming pool, Quiet Neighborhood. Schedule today!
437 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May Unobstructed views of South Cape Meadows. Bike to Beach, Sunset Liquors and Mall. Sleeps 6, Call for weekly rates.
CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015-2018
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Sonya Thiel graduates from Centenary University on May 11, Tim, Sonya and Vicky Thiel, John and Mary Van de Vaarst, Melanie Thiel PHOTOGRAPH BY A ROVING CORRESPONDENT... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Ryan Griffin Salesperson Direct: 609.602.5578 Office: 609.884.1300
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
606 A SECOND AVE., WEST CAPE MAY 4 BR/3.5 BA new townhouse construction located near South Cape May Conservancy. $699,000
623 SUNSET BLVD., WEST CAPE MAY 4 BR/3 BA open concept home with multiple decks showcasing panoramic views. $899,995
RGriffin@deSatnickRealEstate.com www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
1210 MARYLAND AVE., CAPE MAY 5 BR/3.5 BA new construction craftsman style cottage has both front and rear porches, Located just three blocks to the beach! $1,595,000
FOR SALE!
967 MYRTLE AVE., 219 NORTH ST., ERMA CAPE MAY 5 BR/3.5 BA two story home 7 BR/4 BA downtown Victorian close to beaches, with updated kitchen, private Congress Hall, & Washington pool and detached garage! $370,000 Street Mall. $1,249,000 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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Eddie Castagnetta’s birthday crew PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Featured Sale Listing 1232 Washington Street– Front, Cape May Listed by CHARITY R. CLARK BROKER SALESPERSON GRI, ABR 609.408.2192 - charitycapemay@gmail.com Advice. Experience. Results. Christina P. Clemans Licensed Real Estate Broker 1159 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com
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4 Holly Drive, N. Cape May 3 Bed, 2 Bath $285,000
717 Townbank Rd, Lower Twp 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath $435,000
Nice ranch home on a .60 acre lot close to the Bay.
Minutes from ocean, bay, next door to Cape May Winery.
815 Stockton Ave, Cape May 8 Bed, 7.5 Bath $1,499,000
902 Gordon Terr, N. Cape May 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath $265,000
Grand home is one block off the beach. Water views.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Clean, light, charming cottage near the Bay.
Anthony Moore, Cherie Robey
MaryAnn Donahue broker / owner
e: MAD@GoCapeCoastal.com l o: 609-621-7000 l c: 484-614-5798
KIMBERLY GIPPLE
Realtor l Sales Associate
Circle of Excellence Award Winning Agent 2015–2018
609-972-9302
Rick, Bucky
Kim@CoastlineRealty.com
Owners of Hidden Beauty
OPEN HOUSE... THIS SAT, MAY 25: 9am-3pm 405 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May JUST REDUCED TO $859,000 4 Bed | 4 Bath
Coming Up...
OPEN HOUSE
Bright and airy, spacious and charming custom-built home.
Sat, June 1: 11am - 3pm Coastline Realty, 941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 CoastlineRealty.com
Angie Robey, Eric Alvarez, Karen Riebel
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Sol Needles Real Estate
512 Washington Mall, Cape May
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SWEEPING VIEWS OF HARBOR
EXECUTIVE HOME
RANCHER
NEW CONSTRUCTION
1415 Harbor Lane Unit 205, Cape May
7 Bottle Creek Drive Cold Spring
504 Hughes Avenue North Cape May
12 Second Avenue Cape May
Asking price: $629,000 2 bedrooms / 2 baths
Asking price: $679,000 5 bedrooms / 4.5 baths
Asking price: $239,900 3 bedrooms / 1.5 baths
Asking price: $4,975,000 5 bedrooms / 4/F-2H baths
THE SEAMIST
COMMERCIAL ZONING
927 Beach Avenue Cape May
837 Broadway West Cape May
Asking price: $629,000 1 bedroom / 1 bath
DELAWARE BAY VIEWS
607 Beach Drive North Cape May Asking price: $729,900 3 bedrooms / 3 baths
Our properties are selling and our inventory is low. If you are interested in listing your home for sale or rent, call us today for a free consultation!
Asking price: $995,000 5 bedrooms / 2 baths
STEPS TO THE BEACH
509 Pearl Avenue, Unit A Cape May Point Asking price: $550,000 4 bedrooms / 2 baths
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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SALES & RENTALS
Buying & selling with integrity & trust
Heijung Park-Colameco Broker / Sales 609-602-8641 Cell Heijung@jerseycaperealty.com
Come take a look at this 2-Bed, 2-Bath second floor condoelevator-unit in the exclusive Harbor Point Condominiums.
Pam Laub, Bud Laub, Mary
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 739 Washington Street, Cape May
(609) 884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
Stacy Hutchinson Broker Associate Direct: 609.972.6004 Office: 609.884.1300
Email: SHutchinson@deSatnickRealEstate.com
SOLD!
511 MULBERRY RD., CAPE MAY BEACH LISTING AGENT MAY 7TH, 2019 SALE PRICE $690,000
FOR SALE!
1308 TEXAS AVE., CAPE MAY 5 BR/4.5 BA three story, new construction with marina & harbor views, plus luxury finishes. $979,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Anthony Moore, Cherie Robey
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
Kim, Carol, Claire
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Claire, Bob
The Cape May Castagnettas
Cherie Robey and friends
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
500 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Court House
Easy, light-filled living at Cape May County's elite, architect-designed golf community. Laguna Oaks is 200 acres of trees and meadow along with a ten hole, par three course. Spacious four bedroom, three and a half bath Georgian shingle home’s offers a gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, cherry cabinetry, stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances and Bosch dishwasher. Dining space and family room with gas or wood fireplace with custom hearth and mantle. .Beautiful oak flooring throughout. Living room and formal dining room flank the entry hall. Master suite with private deck with views of the fenced yard and golf course. Three guest bedrooms, two car garage, modern finishes. Wonderful gathering spaces make this home great for entertaining. Presented by Ellen M. Shaw $419,000
Christina P. Clemans Licensed Real Estate Broker 1159 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com
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Seashore Food crew PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
512 Washington Mall Cape May
Sol Needles Real Estate
609-884-8428 cbcapemay.com
BEACHFRONT CONDOMINIUM 101 W. Spruce Ave, N. Wildwood
This stunning 1st floor unit features numerous upgrades. The entry foyer has a ceramic tile floor that opens up into the wood floor hallway and living areas. Built with 2 master suites each with a private deck, 2 additional bedrooms or den and a 3rd full bathroom. Water views full the living and dining rooms that open up to a covered porch. Has approx. 2454 square feet of interior living space. Fully furnished. $829,900
LISTING AGENT Joe Gallagher Sales Associate 267-258-4425
gallagherj69@hotmail.com
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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1415 Harbor Lane, Cape May
410 Central Avenue, CM Point
1319 New Jersey Ave., Cape May
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $369,000
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths - $1,149,000
6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths - $2,195,000
New Construction Upside-down style home being built near the popular Red Store with hardwood throughout, gourmet kitchen, 1st & 2nd floor master suites.
Heated In-ground Pool Stunning beach house in a prime location with ocean views from the second-floor deck. Open living area, designer kitchen.
Visit Our New Website
819 Beach Avenue, Cape May
Harbor Point Condo #203 Exceptional opportunity! Stunning views from this waterfront condo complete with boat slip! Priced to sell.
507 Philadelphia Ave., Cape May 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $775,000
1 Bedroom | 1 Bath - $294,900
jerseycaperealty.com Search Sold Properties
Corner Lot Comfortable home with large, updated kitchen, two living rooms, private patio area in rear yard and an established rental history.
SEE WHAT JUST SOLD!
Baronet Condo Unit 2-I Fantastic location! Rear unit in this historic beachfront building with beautiful wrap-around porch. Park and walk everywhere.
316 E. Syracuse Ave., WW Crest
329 E. 22nd Ave., N. Wildwood
902 Ocean Drive, Lower Twp.
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths - $669,000
8 Bedrooms | 4F/2H Baths - $879,900
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths - $749,000
Like-New Townhome Just 1.5 blocks to the beach. Enjoy upgraded kitchen, hardwood floors, plantation shutters and private master bedroom deck.
Turn Key Duplex Two large 4-bedroom homes on the same lot, meticulously maintained and fully furnished. Endless possibilities!
Open 7 days a week With our full-time professional Realtors & a fully dedicated rental team
Canyon Club Unit 242 Upgrades abound! Bamboo flooring, custom lights and woodwork, Bosch SS appliances. Gorgeous waterfront views!
609-884-5800
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27 Sand Castle Drive, Cape May Court House Exceptional Property on 2.68 Acres Inground Pool- $775,000.
915 Washington Street, Cape May Renovated Victorian with Historical Charm- $849,000
1460 Missouri Avenue, Cape May Custom Designed and Professionally Decorated Harbor Views– Price Upon Request
15 N. Boyd Street, Cape May Court House Historic Southern Colonial 1/2 Acre with Landscaped Gardens-$529,000
Vacation Rental Spotlight
910 Stockton Avenue, Cape May Classic Cape May Cottage One Block to Beach- $1,350,000
704 Benton Avenue, Cape May 5 bedrooms/ 3.5 baths Sleeps 13
Christina P. Clemans Licensed Real Estate Broker 1159 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com
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Across ACROSS 3.3 A(6,5) solitary, stump-shaped 7 (5,4) granite formation that looms 8 (7,4) 1,267 feet in Wyoming. 9 (3,5) 7. Music Hall where the 10 (6,5) Rockettes perform. 11 (12,4) 8. 14 St. (8) Louis monument that 17 (6,4) sits on the Mississippi River. 9. Remember ___ _____! 10. The ______ _____ Building is a 102 story skyscraper in Manhattan. 11. Building where the Declaration and the Constitution were signed. 14. America’s largest home located in Asheville, NC. 17. San Fran bridge. 23. This was built to honor America’s first President. 24. Named after the 31st President, this was built in Nevada to control floods, provide water and produce power. 25. National park located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. 26. A.k.a “The Bean” in Chicago.
Down DOWN (7,4) 1.1Philadelphia landmark with (12) a 2crack in it. 4 (5,6) 2. The tallest structure in Las 5 (6,5) Vegas. 6 (8) 4.12Observation tower in (7,8) Seattle. 13 (8,6) (5,6) straddles New York 5.15This and Canada. 6. Maximum security prison where Al Capone was held. 12. Located in the National Mall and built to honor the 16th President. 13. This suspends from Dumbo to Lower Manhattan. 15. Natural wonder of the world located in Arizona. 16. Where you can see George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. 17. Where Elvis Presley called home. 18. Home of the President. 19. Civil War battle site located in Charleston, SC. 20. Red Sox arena. 21. Disney World theme park. 22. National Park in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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ROSEMANS LN., CAPE MAY Waterfront new construction. Spicers Creek at Cape May Marina. 4 BR/3.5 BA homes. Starting at $799,500
FOR SALE! 518 WASHINGTON ST., CAPE MAY Commercial property with two retail stores and a 4 BR/ 2 BA second floor apartment. $2,950,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Mary Hinchcliffe Salesperson Direct: 609.780.6598 Office: 609.884.1300
Email: MHinchcliffe@deSatnickRealEstate.com
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
774 ACADEMY RD., COLD SPRING 4 BR/3 BA ranch home located on over an acre of land, with a detached garage. $365,000
1600 HOLMES AVE., NORTH CAPE MAY 2 BR/1 BA renovated cottage on a large 80’x125’ lot w/ a two car detached garage. $397,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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