EXIT ZERO A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean June 6, 2019 Vol. 17, No. 18 America’s Original Seaside Resort
Getting Ready To Leap!
Chatterband Plays At Harbor View P3-30
Grand Reopening Of Cold Spring Grange P66-67
Escape the Cape participants get ready to take the 12-foot plunge off the ferry on Sunday morning. More photographs in next week’s issue. Aleksey Moryakov
A Berry Nice Day In Wilbraham Park West Cape May’s 21st annual Strawberry Festival took place in Wilbraham Park from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, June 1. Sponsored by the West Cape May Business Association, this free event featured entertainment, crafts and food (including some especially delectable shortcake) — all strawberry inspired! Rounding out the day was the crowning of a Strawberry King and Queen. Right: Anthony Lindholm, Dudley, David Wurtz, Devin DeTetta, Sammi Jenison, Rebekah Rouse. More photographs in next week’s issue
Opening Party At The Corinthian Yacht Club P72-78
Make Helo Your New Bestie. Adopt Today! P81-83
FIND OUR EZ MASCOT PHIL! CLIPART CONTEST ON PAGE 22
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609.884.1300 FOR SALE!
11 DELAIR ROAD, TOWNBANK 3 BR/2 BA home just five houses down from Delaway Bay. $579,000
SOLD!
1305 CAPE MAY AVE., CAPE MAY Listing Agent May 31, 2019 Sale Price $815,000
FOR SALE!
ROSEMANS LN., CAPE MAY New construction in Spicers Creek! Starting at $799,500
SOLD!
100 W. MYRTLE AVE., WILDWOODt CREST Dual-Disclosed May 31, 2019 Sale Price $230,000
FOR SALE!
288 SIXTH AVE., WEST CAPE MAY 3 BR/2 BA rancher one mile to Cape May Beaches. $574,900
SOLD!
112 W. BUTTERCUP RD., WILWOOD CREST Buyer’s Agent May 29, 2019 Sale Price $340,000
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
FOR SALE!
914 CORGIE STREET, CAPE MAY 3 BR/2 BA Victorian home w/ off-street parking. $675,000
SOLD!
307 DIAS CREEK RD., CMCH Dual-Disclosed Agent May 24, 2019 Sale Price $271,000
FOR SALE!
1005 PITTSBURG AVE., UNIT 111, CAPE MAY 4 BR/3.5 BA Victorian Cove Townhouse. $629,900
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807 CORGIE ST., CAPE MAY Listing Agent May 24, 2019 Sale Price $1,530,000
1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May NJ
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Amanda Toton and friends
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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 bearded fireworm (we love that name) has venom-filled bristles along both sides of its body — if a predator messes with this guy, he’ll release a toxin from these bristles that burns like heck. Yes, it works on humans, too, and may induce nausea and vomiting. But no worries — the bearded fireworm prefers more tropical waters in the Atlantic. Like a centipede, the creature is broken up into segements... mouth on one, eyes on another.
Cape May’s historic district is home to 600 Victorian buildings, most of them charming houses with sweeping porches perfect for sipping lemonade. The architectural marvels here are marked by intricate cupolas, verandas, upside down chimneys and intricate wood ornamentation with Gothic, Italianate and Parisian details. Take a stroll through these streets — try Hughes and Columbia — and you won’t be surprised to learn Cape May has earned the unofficial title of bed-and-breakfast capital of the world.
Educated by Tara Westover This memoir tells the life story of a woman raised on a mountain in Idaho by Mormon survivalists who don’t believe in formal schooling or health care. What she learns as she grows — not just about the world but about herself — is remarkable.
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Denise, Rich
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GOINGS-ON CAPE MAY STAGE PRESENTS: HEISENBERG Where: Cape May Stage. 405 Lafayette Street. When: Through June 16. How Much: $25-$40. 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. 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. 39th ANNUAL SOUTH JERSEY SHARK TOURNAMENT Where: South Jersey Marina. When: June 5-8. Know This: Known for big payouts and some serious fishing competition, it’s also a great opportunity to make new or catch-up with old friends across all generations. More info: Call 609-884-2400. CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: BAY-ATLANTIC SYMPONY CONCERT Where: First Presbyterian Church When: June 6. 8pm. How Much: $25/adults. $20/seniors. $10/ students. Know This: Flutist and baroque specialist Kimberly Reighley joins us for High-Flutin’, a program of great verve and passion. a program of great verve and passion. Bach’s Second Suite is a flute concerto, with some of the most exquisite and memorable dance expressions of the Baroque. More info: Call 609-884-5404. BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW Where: Cape May Promenade.
The Eighth Annual George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert is taking place this Sunday at Cape May Convention Hall for the Cape May Music Festival. the talented acappella singing group. More info: Call 609-884-5404. INSIDER TIP
Need another reason to attend the Cape May Music Festival? Research shows listening to classical music improves memory, aids in problem solving and can even help treat depression. New York Chamber Ensemble performs June 13, just sayin’. When: June 8. 10am-5pm. How Much: Free! Know This: Hunt for rare finds... and get a tan while you’re at it! More info: Call 609-884-9565. EIGHTH ANNUAL GEORGE MESTERHAZY TRIBUTE CONCERT Where: Cape May Convention Hall. When: June 9. 8pm. How Much: $25/adults. $20/seniors. $10/ students. Know This: Celebrate with friends and fans with an evening of selections from the Great American Songbook, under the direction of Barry Miles, featuring performances by some of George’s favorite colleagues. More info: Call 609-884-5404. CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: CAT’S PAJAMAS Where: Cape May Convention Hall. When: June 11. 8pm. How Much: Free! Know This: Enjoy this free concert featuring
EAST LYNNE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: SUMMERLAND Where: The First Presbyterian Church. When: June 12-July 20. How Much: $35/adults. $30/seniors. $20/ students and military. Know This: A historical fiction mystery based on real life spirit photographer William H Mumler. In 1869, many flocked his studio to get their pictures taken just to see who also showed up in the photo - that is - if any ghosts appeared! More info: Call 609-884-5898. CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: MUSICAL DESSERTS Where: Emlen Physick Estate. When: June 14. 5pm. Know This: Cap off this year’s music festival with a chamber music concert and dessert at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom. More info: Call 609-884-5404. MILITARY TIMELINE WEEKEND Where: Historic Cold Spring Village. When: June 15-18. Know This: Check out this exhibition of various conflicts spanning several centuries including the English Hundred Years War, Boer War, American Revolution, Civil War, World War II, Korean War and more. More info: Call 609-898-2300.
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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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Harbor View RESTAURANT, MARINA & BAR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HAPPY HOUR M-F 3-6 SUSHI ON THE DECK
Bill and Candace Poole
Joe and Maryellen Gormley
Louise and Tim Olden
Paula and Paul Martone
HALFPRICE APPS! HAPPY HOUR Mon - Fri 3-6pm
Voted THE BEST Happy Hour in NJ!
LIVE ON THE DECK Sun, June16: Juicy 2-6pm 954 OCEAN DRIVE, CAPE MAY Candy, Melissa
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FARM & FIN OPEN FIRE COOKING
wIth OuR OwN MEAts & lOCAl sEAFOOd FRIDAY NIGHTS STARTING JUNE 21
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OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FARM & MARKET: 8AM-5PM KITCHEN: 8AM-3PM 140 Stevens St, W. Cape May bpfcapemay.com
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Ramblings From The Editors
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Ideas, idle gossip and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends... by Diane Stopyra
ast week, on the heels of a tragic accident on Broadway in West Cape May in which a bicyclist was killed in a collision with a New Jersey Transit bus, we updated you on progress made by Cape May’s Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee since it was established two years ago. We mentioned inroads the city has made toward a long-term goal of earning a Bike Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. This would include a speed-limit reduction on Pittsburgh Avenue and the establishment of a free jitney service to reduce traffic. Most recently, the committee spearheaded the release of a map detailing the safest bike routes. But are we doing enough, and are we doing it fast enough? These questions were the focus of the advisory committee meeting held May 29 at City Hall. Committee member Jim Moffatt presented a comprehensive report detailing some of the biggest problem areas for bikers and what it would take to abate them. Some of these suggestions were made in a
report commissioned by the city from the Department of Transportation in 2016. They are what Jim calls “low-hanging fruit” — they wouldn’t take much time or money to enact, he said, and yet “hardly anything’s been implemented.” Take the suggestion for a bike bath running from the Coast Guard base to the elementary school intended to protect children who pedal to school. A $350,000 grant was awarded for this purpose in 2014. While the county is responsible for managing this project, the city is responsible for monitoring the progress, yet there hasn’t been an update in five years. “Is anybody raising the flag?” Jim asked. “No, I’m just sitting here eating bonbons,” responded Tricia Hendricks, deputy mayor and city liaison for the committee, who also warned against “mistaking financial prudence for inaction.” We’re looking forward to the updates that Jim’s report will hopefully spur. The bike accident was followed by two more tragedies in this past week — the death
of a Howell, NJ pilot whose plane crashed into the ocean near the lighthouse on May 29; and the death of a Philadelphia firefighter who was participating in Escape the Cape triathlon on Sunday. If bad things happen in threes, we hope that’s it for this summer. Would like to mention an event this weekend that’s been organized by the Atlantic-Cape May chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. As part of National Wear Orange for Gun Safety Weekend and National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Ocean City’s 9th Street Bridge will be lit up in orange. Beginning at 6:30pm, activists, community members who’ve been affected by gun violence, and all people (including gun owners!) who’d like to advocate for common-sense gun laws are invited to join a walk that will begin on the Somers Point side of the bridge (GPS location Route 52) and proceed to the Ocean City Welcome Center at the midpoint of the bridge and back. Thanks to organizer Janet Yunghans for directing our attention to this walk, and best of luck for a smooth event.
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Cape May Restaurant Week CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 9
Celebrate with our fine wine selections!
Paul, Noelle, Paula
NOW OPEN 10-10 SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 202 JACKSON 609-884-8488 follow us on instagram
& facebook for weekly specials
American Cuisine Freshest Seafood Sizzling Steaks Great Bar Menu
Donna, Sharon
WE’RE OPEN 7 DAYS dinner starts at 5pm bar from 4pm happy hour 4 pm to 6pm 615 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY 609-884-2111 oysterbayrestaurant.com
Lee and Marlene Seggern, Cindy and Steve Kesselman
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The Best BBQs Begin at Gaiss’
Open Every Day 8-7 • 609-886-5121 1215 BAYSHORE ROAD, AT BATES AVENUE • VILLAS
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
Here’s what the EZ team had for lunch this week
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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. The place: Gecko’s Original Southwestern Cuisine on West Perry Street. The run-in: On our way to Gecko’s, we bumped into Craig Leisey of Key West Tacos, who ruminated (as restaurant owners often do) on the simultaneous upsides and downsides of being slammed at the Shore and how much a good glass of single malt always helps after a long, gruelling day in the kitchen. The hair: Electric blue! It belongs to Gecko’s co-owner Susi Bithell. We chatted about how busy her weekend had been (very!) how many beach days she gets during a typical summer season (very few) and also about how she and her daughter, a Gecko’s server named Quinn (electric yellow hair), accidentally turned up to work in matching outfits. The scoop: Susi and her husband, Randy (who helms the kitchen) had intended to open their Sante Fe-inspired restaurant IN Santa Fe, but they couldn’t resist the beauty of Cape May. No surprise there. The food: Authentic is the word. We chose the black bean and corn cakes, which are suuuuuper tasty and suuuuuper filling, and Jack’s Gecko’s go-to, the shrimp and chorizo quesadilla, which come with guac and sour cream. Delicioso! The seats: We ate on the breezy outdoor patio. It’s a happy spot with bright yellow picnic tables and plenty of plants. It also provides a great vantage point for people-watching and rating parallel parkers on a scale of one to 10. (Some of you have a LOT of work to do...) The conversation: We talked about coconut water: thirstquenching health hack or drinkable sunscreen in a bottle? Discuss. The on-deck meal: We see you, pork posole, and we’re coming for you. The final word: For cool staff, tasty food and pretty setting… get thee to Gecko’s.
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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*
OPEN NIGHTLY AT 5:00 PM 1301 Beach Avenue ǀ Cape May ǀ 609.884.9090 WWW.PETERSHIELDSINN.COM
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Joe, Laurie, Tina, Donna, Kevin
Diane, Michael, Ben, Bridget
Diane, Mara, Brian, Livia, Cinthia
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John Chew, Lisa Pisasale
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fun things to do at...
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Open Daily for Wine * Tastings & Flights Tapas Kitchen *open every day Dave x 2, Joanne, The Bud
& Bites Pairing * Flights Sundays at 11am * Reservations Required
Vines to Wines Tour * Saturdays at 2pm *Reservations Required
Live Music & Fresh * Oysters Every Saturday
John, Luann, MaryAnn
Happy Hour Fridays * from 5-8pm featuring Live Music & Specials SORRY: NO OUtside food or beverage
609-884-1169
711 Townbank Road, North Cape May
CapeMayWinery.com
Ronnie, Gary, Darlene, Eileen
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Uncle Bill’s And FAMILY RESTAURANT
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Bartender Of The Week This week, Ryan Barry from the Rusty Nail is up. How long have you been bartending? Three years. Favorite drink to make? I love making martinis — I enjoy the process of how they’re made and pouring them in front of the customer. What’s your bartending pet peeve? When the bar isn’t in order because I’m a bit OCD. Dream job? A narrative designer for video games.
The Signature Dish
6:30-2 weekends; 7-2 midweek BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY
Cheers to Summer!
Place: The Ebbitt Room Chef: Jason Hanin Signature dish: I’d have to say the char-grilled oysters. They bring me back to when I visited New Orleans and I totally gorged myself on them! These are an interpretation I created specifically for The Ebbitt Room. The balance of umani, brine and sweetness are like an explosion of flavor in your mouth.
Wine Of The Week Sunset Liquors Ame du Vin Rosé $18.99 “Soul of Wine” embodies the sundrenched beauty of Côtes de Provence with distinctive elegance. Expressive notes of fresh apricot, citrus and jasmine flower delight the senses, yielding an exceptional rosé with balance and length. Enjoy Âme du Vin as an aperitif and with canapés, soft cheeses, white meats and seafood.
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We concealed the Exit Zero Filling Station mascot Phil (get it?) 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, 110 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May, NJ 08204. Entries by June 13. Random winner will receive a $10 Exit Zero Filling Station gift card. Winner will be posted on our Facebook page each Friday. Here’s the exact size of the image. Happy hunting!
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NAILED IT! N O W O P E N D A I LY
ENTERTAINMENT The Rusty Nail is in full gear and open daily for the season! The Nail is lighting up the fire pit and firing up the grill. Kick back with food & drink and live entertainment.
CHEF JIMMY’S SMOKIN’ PIG ROAST - Mondays from 4pm Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Cocktails | Live Music 205 BEACH AVENUE 609.884.0017 RUSTYNAILCAPEMAY.COM #THERUSTYNAIL
Thu Fri Fri Sat Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Gregg Carpenter Aaron Burgos Villas People
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Zach Kramer
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O’Brien & Joyce
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Maddie Hogan
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DJ Tony Steff Andy Reeves Dion Paci
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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 Victoria DeFrancisco from Wildwood who was on her way North Cape May. We asked her to pick a card from the deck to enjoy. She picked out a $5 discount to A Place On Earth on Washington Street Mall. Who would she like to share this with? Her sister Angela.
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open daily 9am-10:00pm + EZ Hour! 3-5 daily: 20% off total bill! FUN BREAKFAST & LUNCH DISHES
GREAT BURGERS &
CURRIES FOR DINNER
COOL COCKTAILS & LOCAL DRAFTS!
AND DON’T MISS OUR GREAT VALUE THEME NIGHTS...
mango monday
rockport tuesday
pump day wednesday
nauti thursday
$5 specialty cocktails plus mango burger and hot dog. It’s our fun day!
a night of classic rock tunes and wickedly good $5 vodka cocktails.
enjoy five drafts from cape may brewing company at $5 per pint.
$5 specialty cocktails from cape may’s acclaimed distillery.
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Undertow
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Terry O’Brien’s legendary column... social satire, shameless plugs — and general self-indulgence
as a relatively sedate week here at Undertow Central. No gigs to brag about or browbeat you into attending. Worked a couple of shifts at Exit Zero Filling Station, delivered 2100+ copies of the magazine to 100+ locations, gained 5+ lbs. Somebody asked me at the restaurant yesterday, “How do you come up with so much stuff to write about every week?” I answered, “I just sit down and start writing and the magic just HAPPENS.” Not that the previous couple of paragraphs were magic, or anything. Just… you know. While on delivery last Thursday morning, I dumped a bundle of magazines at Gaiss’ Market in Villas (home of the finest cheese steak I’ve ever eaten, and that’s no lie) and there was a yellow jacket buzzing around the interior of my new Highlander. (Have I mentioned I have a new Highlander?) I proceeded to “SHOOSH!” it until it eventually flew out the window, marking the first time shooshing anything has ever worked for me. And, I believe, by
apiary custom, this now makes me King of the Bees. Fitting since they stung me 250+ times THE WEEK AFTER MY DAD DIED. Fricking bees… Sorry, that bee joke took a bit of a dark turn there. But now you know why I hate bees. The delivery job is fine; I get to meet a lot of people and listen to a lot of music, specifically the 40 Beatles, Billy Joel, Prince and Bruce Springsteen songs I have to learn for my new band, but I digress. One of my favorite stops, however, is A Place on Earth, the
candle and soap shop in the airport complex in North Cape May. It is the best-smelling stop on my route, followed closely by Kate’s Flower Shop in West Cape May and any place that sells coffee. Every week I walk in to A Place on Earth and say, “Hello!” A few seconds later I hear “Hello!” back but don’t see anyone. This routine started last October and took me until last week to notice the parrot in the cage is answering me back. I assume this has been fun for the parrot. So two weeks ago I was scheduled to work the dinner shift at EZFS. I enjoy working dinner shifts at EZFS. But at 9am my wife Cathrine asked, “Can you help Jack with the Cool Cape May books?” Being a team player I said, “Sure” and almost instantly regretted the decision. “Helping Jack with the Cool Cape May books” meant loading 30-35 boxes of books into my new Highlander (have I mentioned I have a new Highlander?) and distributing them to just about every hotel and B&B in town. Ten books per box, each box about 50 lbs. [Editor’s Fact-checking Note: 30 lbs.] This I did not
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The Schooner “Live”
Nate Cwik thu 6-10 ¯ Honeyhawks fri 6-10 Brian & Mindy sat 6-10 ¯ Greg Carpenter sun 4-8
Daily @ 5pm closed tuesdays mayerstavern.com
Friday 7-10 Bluebone Saturday 7-10 Nate Cwik
FOOD & DRINK
enjoy. And… AND… the two young kids they brought in to help out? THEY got to work TOGETHER, leaving busted ass old me by myself, lugging 12 boxes to Congress Hall, 15 to the Montreal, and so on to the tune of over 200 boxes by the end of the day. So, if you’re staying at one of Cape May’s fine hotels or B&Bs and you flip through Cool Cape May, just know that each one has a little of my blood, sweat and tears on it, and that I hate you just a little bit. The bright side? Those EZ magazine bundles on Thursday morning felt pretty light. Prodigal chef Greg Morrone stopped into EZFS for a bite and a beverage. He’s currently the sous chef at Saltwater Cafe. He is also one of the first first people I met in Cape May in 1993 as he was then the head chef at Elaine’s and he’s back to cause more trouble. He noted the many changes in town since he left, most perplexing being the transformation of Mayer’s Tavern into a respectable, family-friendly restaurant. “Where can I go to get shivved now?” he asked wistfully. Speaking of dives, the wife and I ran into Wayne Piersanti, former owner of the late, lamented Shire, at Wal-Mart, where we were buying air conditioners and he was buying cleaning supplies for the 30+ properties he now manages. “Much easier on the knees!” he exclaimed, still impish at 71. He says he looks back fondly on those days but doesn’t miss it one bit. We talked a bit about the Cape May music scene and his eyes lit up as he recounted some of the great blues acts he used to bring in from all over the country. So maybe he misses it a little. I’ve recently been having fun with Lance Vogel. He is a pretty good guy and financial wizard at Bank of America. I’m just shamelessly trying to score some tickets now that his cousin Frank is coach of the Los Angeles LeBroners. I’ve also been heckling Karen Mirable at Cape Book-
June 6, 2019 keeping. I was going to knock it off this week, but last Friday at 3pm I needed help with a tax issue by 5pm or I’d be in big trouble. Got an email reply about 415pm saying, “Taken care of.” I told you. A unicorn. Jimmy McHugh of Original Fudge Kitchen fame and his daughter Elizabeth stopped in for dinner on Wednesday. He had the Lobster Crab and Shrimp Pot Pie (uh, yum) and she had the Holy Guacamole burger (extra yum) and an Oreo Mousse for dessert (Gah!). Apology of the Week: For the foreseeable future, I will be going sans goatee (actually, san VanDyke, since the beard and mustache connect, but nobody ever says, “Hey man, nice VanDyke!”). Why, you might ask, would one of Cape May’s most iconic faces make such a drastic change? The answer is simple; my whiskers have been going steadily grey, which I kind of dig, except the only dark patch left sits right over my top lip. I have grown a natural Hitler-stache. So, since we can’t have that, you’ll just have to deal with all this face. Silver lining? I’m now extra-motivated to lose that 75 lbs I’ve been telling myself I want to lose since about 2005. This time I really mean it. While Ostara’s didn’t pick up on my free coffee vibe last week (they still give me a steep discount, which is super-cool in and of itself), they did let me snag a Lee Child-Jack Reacher novel from their little library. I forget what it was called and really, does it matter? Those books are pretty much all the same. While it’s starting to feel like outmoded schtick that Reacher doesn’t have a cell phone (even Robert Crais’ brilliant creation, Elvis Cole, broke down and got one), these are reliably good books. A shame that Child bowed to public pressure and stopped making Reacher movies with Tom Cruise. Guess that frees him up for Jag Off: The Terry O’Brien Story. ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.
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5/27: Chatterband Plays At Harbor View On Memorial Day
Anita, Carley, Missy, Doug, Constance, Donna, David
Rob, Lisa
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ACROSS 1. Frankenstein 10. The Catcher In The Rye 12. Lolita 13. Expectations 14. Dracula 15. Eden 18. Moby Dick 21. Dorian Gray
22. Peace 24. Of Mice And Men 25. Fahrenheit 26. New World 27. Garden
DOWN 2. The Great Gatsby 3. Jane Austen 4. Catch 22 5. The Fountainhead 6. Scarlet 7. The Little Prince 8. Ernest Heminway
9. Oliver Twist 11. To Kill A Mockingbird 16. George Orwell 17. Little Women 19. Bronte 20. Quixote 23. Anna
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500 feet of waterfront dining!
June 6, 2019
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Eric, Timmy, Nari and Winter Gocke
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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. Monday-Friday from 5pm Saturday & Sunday from Noon WOOD-FIRED BRICK OVEN PIZZA • 12 HDTVS FEATURING SPORTS PASTA, MEATBALLS & SALADS • BEER & COCKTAILS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
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5/25: Around Midnight At Fins Bar And Grille
Kassidy, Eric, Nicole, Sean, aka Fins fan club
Ally Hand, Momma JoJo, Princess Chey Chey
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• 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
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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?
Should I Food For Other Book? Kids? Details
B, L, D
$12-$38 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D
BYOB
D
$15-$28 Cards: V, MC
BYOB
YES
NO
$17-$36 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
ALEATHEA’S 7 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-5555 www.innofcapemay.com
Aleathea’s is located right across the street from the beach. Enjoy a cocktail on their lovely porch as you watch people go by.
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.
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
$10-$16 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
$13-$27 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
b H
CAPE MAY BREWING CO. 1288 Hornet Road, Rio Grande (609) 849-9933 www.capemaybrewery.com
The first microbrewery at the Jersey Shore keeps going from strength to strength, winning awards for their growing selection of beers. Visit the taproom for a fun way to experience their selections.
Brewery
$5-$11 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BAR
NO
NO
CARRIAGE HOUSE 1048 Washington Street, Physick Estate (609) 884-5404 www.capemaymac.org
Located at the famous Emlen Physick Estate, the Carriage House offers everything from hearty wraps, salads, quiche and paninis to classic teas.
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$12-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
NO
YES
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
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THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5700 www.caperesorts.com/ebbittroom
Enjoy your meal on The Ebbitt Room porch, overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or take in the buzzy vibe of the dining room and bar for a quintessential Cape May dining experience.
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$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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B, L, D
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YES
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Price Of Entrées
Bar Or BYOB?
Should I Food For Book? Kids?
B, L, D
$14-$26 Cards: V, MC,AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
YES
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L, D
$6-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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$12-$28 Cards: V, MC
BYOB
YES
YES
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FULL BAR
NO
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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’!
5 WEST PUB 3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May (609) 889-7000 www.5westpub.com
This hotspot is a gastropub from the owners of Tisha’s. Here you’ll enjoy the same high-quality food and high-quality service, in a relaxed atmosphere.
GODMOTHER’S Broadway and Sunset (609) 884-4543 www.godmothersrestaurant.com
Downhome Italian food, just like your mama, or your grandma, or your aunt would make. Reasonably priced and one of the better local options for a family dinner.
HARBOR VIEW 954 Ocean Drive (609) 884-5444 www.harborviewcapemay.com
A locals’ favorite for a reason. There’s a Key West vibe, good food, regular entertainment, and the views are spectacular.
HARPOONS ON THE BAY Beach Drive and Browning, N. Cape May (609) 886-5529 www.harpoonsonthebay.com
Famous for its sunsets, there’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that fading orange glow. Great place for a family get-together. Dog-friendly on patio and at umbrella tables.
L, D
$10-$21 Cards: V, MC, D, AE
FULL BAR
NO
YES
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HARRY’S OCEAN BAR & GRILLE Madison & Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 88-HARRY www.harryscapemay.com
Beautifully renovated with a new indoor/outdoor bar. Breezes straight off the Atlantic, and a relaxed, vibe with fine comfort food, and a great selection of draught beers.
B, L, D
$8-$24 Cards: V, MC, D, AE
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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IRON PIER CRAFT HOUSE 429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1925
Remember Martini Beach, located above Cabanas on Beach and Decatur? Well, Iron Pier is the new game in town. Same owners, but a new menu, great new beer list, and the decor got a spruce-up, too!
D
$20-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
H
THE LOBSTER HOUSE Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May (609) 884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com
Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast, dinner... The Lobster House has it all. Drinks on the Schooner American before dinner is a must-do Cape May experience.
B, L, D
$5-$48.50 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
YES
u b H U
LOUISA’S CAFÉ 104 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5882
Long before farm to table was the hot new thing to talk about, Louisa’s was practicing that philosophy. Nearly 40 years later, they’re maintaining that culinary excellence. Fresh ingredients, good food.
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, or linger over cocktails at the classic bar.
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. Classic diner food, oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite.
B, L, D
$9-$30 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
NO
YES
u b H
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season
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OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-2111 www.oysterbayrestaurant.com
Eat in the lovely, airy dining room or in the adjoining bar area with a fun vibe. There’s also a daily bar menu, happy hour, great martinis and classic, generous dishes.
PETER SHIELDS INN 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com
The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu and excellent wine list matches it all the way.
QUINCY’S ORIGINAL LOBSTER ROLLS 709 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 600-3571 www.quincysoriginal.com THE RED STORE 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757 www.capemaypointredstore.com
Quincy’s serve great rolls, with generous servings of Maine lobster, plus there are loads of non-lobster choices for kids. Acclaimed, inventive food in a secluded, serene setting. Join them for a scrumptious breakfast, grab a coffee and muffin, or relax on the porch with a delicious lunch.
Meals Served
Price Of Entrées
Bar Or BYOB?
Should I Food For Other Book? Kids? Details
D
$12-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H
D
$22-$39 Cards: V, MC, D
BYOB
YES
NO
H
L, D
$3.95$13.95 Cards: V, MC, AE,D
N/A
NO
YES
b H U
B, L, D
$5-$35 Cash only
BYOB
YES
YES
u b H
RIO STATION 3505 Route 9 South, Rio Grande (609) 889-2000
While everything around it has changed, the Rio is still serving excellent food with old-style, friendly service. Really good wings too! And now, drum roll... they have unveiled an exciting breakfast menu.
B, L, D
$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H
RUSTY NAIL 205 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0017 www.caperesorts.com/rusty-nail
Coldest beer and coolest vibe in town. The iconic Rusty Nail is the place to be for a uniquely Cape May experience. And they even have non-alcoholic brew and menu items for dogs!
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 lunch and dinner. And they have a pet-firendly patio too. Check out their sister restaurant, 5 West Pub, too.
B, L, D
$18-$35 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
YES
YES
b U
TOMMY’S FOLLY CAFÉ 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-6522 www.congresshall.com
Situated in the lobby of Congress Hall, this shop has great coffee and some lovely to-go breakfast goodies, as well as healthy and tasty lunch options.
B, L
$1-$7 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
NO
NO
YES
u b H U
THE UGLY MUG 426 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-3459
A Cape May legend. Inside, you’ll enjoy a classic pub atmosphere. Outside, it’s a great spot for people watching. 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 in line. 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
UNION PARK Beach Avenue and Howard Street (609) 884-8811 www.unionparkdiningroom.com WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5697 www.washingtoninn.com
Fine dining in a classic old hotel, where both the decor and the food are inspired. Voted one of the best restaurants in the state by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Superb gourmet food, and a cool-but-cozy bar. Check out an amazing wine list of over 10,000 bottles; they’ve got the largest wine cellar in South Jersey.
D
$18-$35 Cards: V, MC, AE
BYOB
YES
YES
u b H
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
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5/25: Around Midnight At Fins Bar And Grille
Uncle Ed, Uncle Bob
Carolyn, Suzi, Rachel, Emily
Nick and Amie Hibbins
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EXPERIENCE THE TAPAS, DO THE SHARE RESTAURANT WEEK
THURSDAY - SUNDAY PRIX FIXE MENU - $35 PER PERSON UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC 8-11pm THURSDAY June 6th - Shaun Laboy FRIDAY June 7th - Gordon Vincent SATURDAY June 8th - Ray Mcgeehan SUNDAYS - Geno White Trio
Open 5 days a week, starting at 5pm CLOSED TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
Located above Cabanas • 609-884-1925 • IronPierCraftHouse.com
OPEN DAILY 11:30am EVERY WEEKEND
FRIDAY June 7th, 9:3o pm: LIVE DJ SATURDAY June 8th, 9:3o pm: $5 Shakes SUNDAYS 6PM: Boots on The Beachfront with SHOT OF SOUTHERN
HAPPY HAPPY HOUR HOUR 3-7PM 3-7PM
THE BELMONT STAKES SATURDAY June 8th Join us and watch the Toasted turn in High DEF ... i wish i coulda! CabanasOnTheBeach.com
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Fins security
Alexa, Elena, Lauren
Ryan, Angela, Gabriella, Joe
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Savor Summer
Watch Stories Unfold Along Jackson Nestled in the Virginia Hotel, The Ebbitt Room features a tree-lined porch where visitors unwind with farm-inspired cocktails, while people watching beneath the sun and stars.
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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Your waterfront seat awaits!
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Sean Mcdermott, Jessica Kiernan, Lindsay West, Devin Flanagan, Doug Ortlip
LIVE AT HARPOONS THIS WEEK... Friday Doug Kelley 6-10 Saturday Ryan Shubert 1-5 + Sinatra & Friends w/ Ed & Joe 6-10 Sunday Subliminal Message Band 1-5 + The Beachcomber 6-10 Monday Gregg Carpenter 6-10 Tuesday The Honeyhawks 6-10 Wednesday Jim Doran 6-10
91 Beach Drive, North Cape May 609-886-5529 THIS WEEKEND... JUNE 7 - 9
Italian Fest @ Harpoons on the Bay Italian-themed lunch & dinner specials
HOURS FOR THIS WEEK thursday...............3:00-9:00
friday....................11:30-10:00 saturday...............11:30-10:00 sunday...................11:30-9:00 monday..................11:30-9:00 tuesday.................11:30-9:00 wednesday............11:30-9:00
HAPPY HOUR! 3-6pm Mon-Fri
Veronica Holmes, Olivia Zeitler, Jamie
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Cait, Tori, Christy
Chris Bohn, Nigel Patterson, Matt Meers and crew
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Raw Local & world honey Clean, natural Face & body care
Pure beeswax candles Tasting bar: 40+ varieties
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Diane and Jack Wright at the 12th century St Andrews Cathedral in the beautiful Fife coastal town of St Andrews in Scotland. PHOTOGRAPH BY A RANDOM GERMAN TOURIST
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The Old Fogey
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Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur
ave you received details of your “special” beach tag offer? Not the regular tags, the price of which in some of the larger cities would buy you no more than a fancy coffee and that avocado on toast thing that my younger relatives chatter about until finally I snap and physically throw them from the mansion. No, I refer to the new tags, which we have called (in honor of my favorite real-life Scotch person, Miss Jean Brodie), “the Crème de la Crème” tags. Those are a little more expensive, but come with a tsunami of special benefits, including (but not limited to) the following.. Fancy gold-foil “Crème-y People Are Here” pennants to fly on your beach umbrella. Sleek, toned Latvians to tend to your every need without you having to move from your deckchair — of course this is not your actual every need if you are a deeply strange individual with some borderline tastes, and if we met them we’d end up in jail. So keep your hands off the young demigods, other than a maximum of one pinch of the cheek (facial
only), one hearty clap on the back and a continental double kiss of the cheeks. Patented anti-seagull devices. These are hi-powered lasers that will, when a gull encroaches on your airspace, reduce it to a cloud of feathers and cooked gull fillets. Patented anti-Shoebie devices. See above. Minus the feathers. Tide-proof deckchairs. We all know the feeling: one moment you are half-dozing a good 10 feet from the lapping waves, the next you are groggily coming to, floating a half
Find Your Way Back...
mile off The Point, with sharks nibbling your flip-flops. Well, your Crème-y pass means that come high tide, if for reasons of sleep, tipsiness or Canute-like defiance, you choose not to shuffle back a little, our concierges will arrive with shovels and raise your deckchair on a mound of sand. The effect will be dozens of little one-person islands sitting just off the shore, foil pennants fluttering proudly. Cocktail/bronzer drone delivery service. Click your manicured fingers and a tasteful cocktail and/or tanning lotion will be delivered by drone to your location. A special double-click will summon a pair of dueling pistols since we all know that’s the only proper way to settle minor beach disputes. And the cost of all of this? Well, fear not. The retail price is $10,000 per season, but we will given a 50 per cent discount for a small donation to our Cape May Senior Aid Eternal Life Program. A vial of your testosterone, for example, or a retina, or even a single lung, or four square inches of rich hair (with follicles) or, indeed, a pint of youthful blood a day will be deemed acceptable.
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Cape May Music Festival MAY 26 - JUNE 14 • CAPE MAY, NJ
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BAY ATLANTIC SYMPHONY Thursday, June 6 • 8pm • “High-Flutin” First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, Hughes & Decatur Streets
Dina, Anne, Carlie
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NEW YORK CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Thursday, June 13 • 8pm “Back to Basics: Mendelssohn & Mozart” Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington & Franklin Sts.
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The Theater Column
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Cape May Stage’s “Heisenberg” is reviewed by Veronica Scutaro
ncertainty. The watchword of today. Economic uncertainty. Environmental uncertainty. Astrophysical uncertainty. Uncertainty is a principal influencing the globe. Back in 1927, Werner Heisenberg shocked the world with his Uncertainty Principle, that the position and velocity of an object cannot be measured exactly at the same time, even in theory. Roy Steinberg brings Simon Stephens’ play Heisenberg and all its attendant questions on uncertainty to this fast-paced production. It is at the Cape May Stage through June 21 (see more at capemaystage.org). Georgie, played by Rita Rehn, comes to the scene as the characterization of all that can be uncertain about a person. Rehn takes this complex role and leaves the audience with more questions than answers. Is she a liar? Is she a con artist? Is she simply lonely? Who is she... really? Alex, played by Beau Allen, takes the definitions that everyone “knows” about relationships and turns them around. He cannot be a “boyfriend.” But he can be all the things that
normally come along with the definition of a relationship with that moniker. He will be a travel companion, someone to watch television with, someone to hold hands with. But definitely not a boyfriend. What he wants to be, the role he wants to play in Georgie’s life, cannot be named. It is uncertain. What strikes the viewer in this production is how the 1920s uncertainty principle applied to physics is directly illustrated by the people and the relationship portrayed in this modern setting: 100 years after uncertainty. The positions of the characters cannot be measured against each other since they will not stay still
and quiet long enough to accomplish the measurement. Their velocity is the speed of light: the conversation races, the relationship staggers and then shoots forward and back. This is a complex play with characters that are deeply human, confusing and yet almost transparent in their revelations. Rehn and Allen create a relationship that has its own presence on the stage. There are three beings in juxtaposition at any given moment: Georgie, Alex and the combination that is them. The dialogue is vast and challenging. The viewer cannot know the position of his place in the dance or how fast that dance will go. The play first appeared off-Broadway in 2015 then on Broadway a year later. Both productions starred Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt in the lead roles. Arndt picked up a Tony nomination for his performance as Allen. Georgie and Allen create a dance having no rhythm that can be predicted. And so the viewer loses track of time. And when the lights go up, the velocity could not be measured and the position could not be identified... a lot like life.
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The Quicky Horoscopes Your near future in two sentences by Lady Diane
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ARIES: You will go for what is supposed to be a quick walk on Higbee Beach. Upon arrival, you will discover 1,062 horshoe crabs in need of turning over. TAURUS: A seagull will steal your iPhone. You will admire his chutzpah. GEMINI: You will book tickets to see the new play at Cape May Stage. You will laugh until your abs hurt. CANCER: You will buy a membership at North Beach Health Club. You will exercise until your abs hurt. LEO: You will invest in a hammock. You will get stuck in said hammock and need to call for help. VIRGO: You will order a milkshake from Exit Zero Filling Station. Your life will never be the same. LIBRA: You will get “Hey, Mr Tambourine Man” stuck in your head. This will be particularly annoying as your ARE, in fact, sleepy and there IS, in fact, a place you are going to. SCORPIO: You will buy a cute new bike from Cape Island Bikes. You will light it up at night and follow the rules of the road, because you are a smart human. SAGITTARIUS: You will download a bird call ID app. You will become obsessed with naming every chirp and buzz you hear around the island. CAPRICORN: You will enter into a debate over which boardwalk food is the best. You will advocate for pizza and your friends will argue for cotton candy, and you will obviously need to choose new friends. AQUARIUS: You will sign up for Cape May’s beach bootcamp. You will discover muscles you never knew you had, then go for an acai bowl at Aloha Smoothie Company and discover flavors you never knew existed. PISCES: You will stealthily try to make it on the beach without buying a tag. But you will be chased down by a tagger and you will not get away with it and you will vow never to break the rules again because, really, what is the big deal about buying a tag that makes it easier to keep our beaches clean?
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The Movie Column
E
ver pull an all-nighter? Now and then I’m looking for a good allnighter. No, no not that I want to work on a term paper... not that kind of all-nighter. I mean a movie where the storyline takes place over one entire night. Like its cousin genre, the road trip movie, it seems like summer puts out a film like this every so often. Booksmart is a fresh comedy about two high-achieving high school bookworms, Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever). Molly and Amy have fake IDs all right... but just so they can sneak into the local college library. Yeah... they’re geeks, and they’re about to graduate. Molly learns that some of the biggest partiers in the senior class are going to some of the most prestigious schools (like she and Amy are, after all their non-partying hard work). So she decides the night before graduation that Amy and she will make up for all the partying they didn’t do in high school. Here’s where the fun begins. First, they
By Tom Sims of Cape May Film Society
don’t know where the biggest party of the night is happening! In their quest to find out, they take an incredible journey. The trip is outrageously fun... if you can take the blatantly R+ rated humor and sexual situations. And yes, I had to invent a new rating scale for this one...d efinitely R+ if you’re squeamish about such things. This film is an anthem for the age group at the center of the action. Teens will probably relate the most. Us older folks will have to be happy with a few contemporaries in
the cast (well... we wish them to be contemporaries). Lisa Kudrow of the TV show Friends and Will Forte of Saturday Night Live are Amy’s parents. Jason Sudeikis is the school principal. A few of the scenes are LOL funny. One in particular is inspired and moving as Amy searches for her high school crush as she swims underwater in a pool at a house party. The chemistry between Molly and Amy is wonderful. In fact, you disregard much of the clichés the film relies on later because of the lead performances. How does this film compare to others in the all-night category? Ultimately, I consider this to be better than Date Night (2010), where even Tina Fey and Steve Carell couldn’t save that flick. But it does not replace my favorite, Mid-August Lunch (2008), an Italian comedy. How does it compare to one of the first all-nighters from Martin Scorsese, After Hours (1985)? It’s been years since I’ve seen it. Maybe someone out there can compare the two and email me at tomhsims@aol.com.
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caPe May cOnventiOn hall
Hit after hit all summer long July 3
Pure Prairie league and Orleans “Amie” & “Still The One”
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Max Weinberg’s JukebOx
Springsteen Drummer Performing Rock Classics
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Jay and the aMericans “Come A Little Bit Closer”
Michael Clark, Trisha Andrzejczak, David Repici
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herMan’s herMits starring Peter nOOne “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”
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Mavis staPles “I’ll Take You There”
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“Under The Boardwalk”
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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 twentysomethingscan have a night out at Carney’s and the Ugly Mug, while brunch at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House is a Sunday must for the whole gang.
Wise answers to perplexing questions
They will leave 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, semi-broken up because I refused to come to her family outing 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 as a peace offering. Have them delivered and in the card invite her to dinner at the Iron Pier, making sure you get a table with a view of the ocean. 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 deadly honest with her. And by that, explain to her that you are not a people person, which is why meeting her has been so wonderful, but you cannot change who you are and meeting her family will have to come in small doses.
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Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu
t is often called the dawn chorus, the conjoined voices of multiple bird species waking to greet the new day with song — but it is no orchestrated recital. To my poor ears the chorus is more akin to the members of the orchestras warming up. The woodpeckers, of course, are the percussion section. They define their territories with drumming rather than sound. The Mourning Doves, whose plaintive coo-ah coo, coo, coo, call is a near constant from before sunrise to mid-morning constitutes the wood winds; the robins and orioles are the flute section. Now and again, some loud vocalist steals the soundscape. Carolina Wrens’ loud and lyrical tea kettle, tea kettle chant surpasses all. And a male cardinal brought to song brings all other vocalists to their knees. “Pretty, pretty birdy. Cheer, cheer, cheer.” The great thing is the existential quality of the chorus. No two momentary slices of sound are alike. Now a Starling interjects a raspy
snarl... Now a Laughing Gull intrudes... Then a Red-bellied Woodpecker adds its rolling purr to the mix. A Blue Jay brays. A catbird mews. A mockingbird chants. An Osprey whistles. “Brays, chants, whistles, mews snarls....” Why not sit out with a cup of coffee and see how many bird songs you can isolate and define with a word or phrase? You don’t need to know the name of the vocalist to
play the game or savor the moment. Like the voices in the chorus, this moment on planet earth is unique. You ignore it at your peril. So grab that cup of coffee. Listen up and enjoy the chorus. Your participation adds to the uniqueness of the moment. No two listeners hear birds the same way. Rise early with a pad and paper. Note each new musician tuning up and try and find the words that bind the sound with cognition. First comes awareness. Then comes understanding. Seize the moment. Make this dawn chorus yours. And remember, the days are finite. Come midsummer, the birds stop singing. The time to savor the chorus is NOW And if you are in Cape May, you have orchestra pit seating. Enjoy. Bring a friend. Tickets are free. Last piece of advice: Get up before the lawnmowers. Or your hard of hearing neighbor turns on the TV.
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815 Washington Street, Cape May Dennis J. Spilker Manager/Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 4038 Kevin J. Beare Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 3806
hing Life’s Moments Cheris
609-884-3793
spilkerfuneralhome.com Continuing a 90-Year Tradition of Serving the Cape May and Lower Township Area
Julie Lord, Carol List, Craig and Gail Fitz
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Fat h er ’s D ay B ackyard B B Q Fire up the grill, pour a cold one, and pull out all the lawn games for a Backyard BBQ bash for dads. This Father’s Day, Congress Hall is hosting a cookout full of favorite barbecue dishes for the whole family. Feast on an all-you-care-to-enjoy skillet of BBQ chicken, sausage, ribs and sides. Live music with the Dave Kelly Duo will keep your toes tapping and games will keep the kids (or kids at heart) busy all afternoon.
Congress Hall’s Grand Lawn | All Day Live Music | 1:30pm - 4:30pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SUMMER EVENTS VISIT CAPERESORTS.COM/SUMMER
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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
HELO arrived at the shelter as an underweight 7 month old stray puppy. With the proper care, he is growing into a handsome young man that loves to be with people. He is rapidly learning new skills and has mastered several basic behavior cues. Helo would make a wonderful addition to a family that will be patient with his puppiness and continue his training.
REIGN is a one year old active boy whose family was moving and couldn’t take him with them. He is adjusting to life at the shelter and learning manners and basic behavior cues. Reign needs a home that will continue his training and also understands that his exuberant behavior is his puppy outlook on life. Come meet Reign today!
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
694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May
884-1729
www.capemayvet.com Hours by Appointment
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Walks & Daily Visits D In-Home Sitting & Boarding Dogs AND Cats D Fully Insured & Bonded Call Michelle Kiernan on 609-675-6384 Or email doggienanny@hotmail.com
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Peace of mind
with great returns
Open online or in branch TODAY! *APY: Annual Percentage Yield effective as of June 1, 2019. Rates subject to change. $500 minimum balance per account to open and to obtain APY. Early withdrawal penalties will be imposed, which could reduce earnings on the account. Interest compounded quarterly. For additional information, please visit our website, a local branch or call 609.522.5115.
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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
DEJA was supposed to be fixed and then put back outside but was offered a chance. She was given the opportunity to prove that she can be someones special kitty. A place to stay warm and not have to fight for her scraps. Deja’s gentle demeanor is what saved her life from the outdoors and is what wil make you want to adopt today!
DUSTY was born in beautiful Victorian Cape May. He was a happy kitten, he was loved, played, hunted like any other kitten. He played by the beach, rolled in the sand. Dusty was special, his caregiver knew he could never part with him. 15 years forward, Dusty’s caregiver passes away, leaving Dusty scared, confused and homeless. Adopt!
KIKI has been kicked in the face one too many times. Thankfully the shelter has given her lots of love and patience. Now she has blossomed into an inquisitive playful girl. Now change can be hard and she is hoping to find a home again. So here she waits and hopes that there is a home that can give Kiki the time, patience and love that she needs!
MAKING TECHNOLOGY JUST WORK!
BOTTOMLINE CHURCH New Jersey’s ONLY church that meets dockside at a Marina LOCATED AT UTSCH’S MARINA — D DOCK
sunday worship services
@ 8am
Come by Boat, Car, Bike or Walk
All are welcome for a casual service and fellowship join us as we enjoy the creation while learning of the creator
Pastor Joe Springer 609-703-0448
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PROPERTY PAGES
500 BAYBERRY DRIVE, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE Easy, light-filled living at Cape May County’s elite, architectdesigned 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. Offered for $419,000
Call Ellen Shaw at Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty on 609-884-3332
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Mr Reidenbach’s 3rd grade class PHOTOGRAPHS 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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TODAY is the best time
to plan for TOMORROW FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
www.CrestWealthMgmt.com Tod D. Shoffler, CFP® VP / Wealth Advisor 609.522.6098
Heather Cripps AVP / Operations Manager 609.522.6118
Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, A Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. Not FDIC insured. Not a deposit.
Not bank guaranteed.
May lose value.
Not insured by any Federal Government Agency.
GAIL WILSEY-MORRISON
139 Broadway, West Cape May
Want to be seen by around 15,000 people every week? Advertise in EZ! 609-770-8479 or info@exitzero.us
Established historic building circa 1850 in a prime corner location. Originally built as a tractor barn this property has evolved over the years and has been used as the Post Office for the Town of Eldredge (circa 1890-1920), a live-in Barber Shop, a single family home, and presently (since 2000) as Weddings by the Sea. While its current use is commercial this is nestled in an established peaceful residential setting. Single family use is permitted in this zone, with any potential variance expenses to be paid by the buyer. Easy to show and ready to renovate! $391,000
501 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY CELL 609-602-0405 • OFFICE: 609-884-1007 www.gailwilsey.com
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Jersey Cape Realty SALES & RENTALS
June 6, 2019
5/23: Maud Abrams School’s Douglass Park Beach Cleanup PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
4 FERNWOOD ROAD, TOWNBANK
4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths & 2 Half Baths $995,000
This is truly a custom, high-end home! Over 4,000 square feet of living area, with great Bay views from three levels! Beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, an amazing kitchen plus two decks, a front porch and so much more.
agent: jim zeitler, cell 609-741-0664
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
John King and students
June 6, 2019
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GREAT FINDS AROUND $200,000! Under Contract
Under Contract
Under Contract
Buyer’s Agent
Listed $419,000
Listed $1,173,000
Listed $595,000
Sold $1,530,000
1247 WASHINGTON STREET UNIT A, CAPE MAY Listing Agency
312 BRAINARD AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT Listing Agency
116 PEARL AVENUE WEST CAPE MAY Listing Agency
807 CORGIE STREET CAPE MAY Carol Menz, Broker
Spacious Duplex
Ocean Views
Recently Renovated
Townhome near beach
Listed $1,436,000
Listed $1,595,000
Listed $188,800
Listed $560,000
22 OCEAN STREET CAPE MAY 9 Bedrooms | 8.5 Baths
10 SWAN AVENUE CAPE MAY 6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths
111 BROADWAY VILLAS 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath
608 MYRTLE AVENUE WEST CAPE MAY 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths
Water View
Charming
Water View
Legacy Adult Community
Listed $1,749,900
Listed $119,000
Listed $199,700
Listed $284,900
505 PEARL AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT 4 Bedrooms |4 Baths
24 ARIZONA AVENUE VILLAS 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath
7100 SEAVIEW AVENUE, #302, THE ALPS, WILDWOOD CREST 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath
305 SEACREST LANE RIO GRANDE 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths
941 COLUMBIA AVENUE CAPE MAY 609-884-5005
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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
UNDER CONTRACT
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.
MARGARET KITTNER BETHEL Realtor Sales Associate
2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
609-408-1012
MBethel@CoastlineRealty.com
Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com
WEEKLY RENTAL
PRICE REDUCED!
145 York Avenue West Cape May 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom Handicap accessible features in sought-after West Cape May.
721 Lilly Pond Drive, Cape Meadows, Erma $115,000 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom Double wide, screened porch Huge living room, vaulted ceiling
CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015-2018
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5/24: Cape May Stage Day Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Chuck Lear read a proclamation naming May 24 official Cape May Stage Day PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Ryan Griffin Salesperson Direct: 609.602.5578 Office: 609.884.1300
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
623 SUNSET BLVD., WEST CAPE MAY 4 BR/3 BA single family home positioned on an oversized 75’x161’ lot. Multiple decks offer panoramic views of the meadows at South Cape May Nature Conservancy. $884,500
FOR SALE!
219 NORTH ST., 967 MYRTLE AVE., 151 STIMPSON LN., 925 COLUMBIA AVE., CAPE MAY ERMA WEST CAPE MAY CAPE MAY Downtown Victorian fourplex 5 BR/3.5 BA two story well 2 BR/1 BA quintessential 4 BR/3.5 BA Craftsman style includes 3 BR, 2 BR, and two maintained and updated cottage with rear studio space new construction w/ open 1 BR apartments. Close to home with private pool and featuring its own kitchen & concept living & private beaches! $1,249,000 attached garage. $370,000 powder room. $369,000 porches. $1,195,000
RGriffin@deSatnickRealEstate.com www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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Brooklyn and Mark Bartle
Klara, Evelyn, Zoey and Zdenka Melli
Mom, Joey and Kali
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
Featured Sale Listing- $729,000 326 Portsmouth Road, Tranquility 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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MakeYour Shore Home Dreams Come True CALL MARYANN & START PACKING!
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.
June 6, 2019
5/23: Art Show At Carl T. Mitnick School PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Clean, light, charming cottage near the Bay.
Jordan Caplan, Chris Shivers, Abby Waid
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
Dee Bonafino, Carol Saldutti
Kim@CoastlineRealty.com
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Sat, Jun 15: 11am - 1pm
Sat, Jun 15: 1pm - 3pm
503 Seacrest Lane Rio Grande $284,900 3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom Lennar-style luxury townhome at the Legacy at Cape May.
1902 Tidewater Avenue Rio Grande $309,000 3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom Gorgeous Townhome END UNIT with reverse layout.
Coastline Realty, 941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 CoastlineRealty.com
Maya, Maria
Chrystie, Katie, Brooke, Bill
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Sol Needles Real Estate
512 Washington Mall, Cape May
ยง
609-884-8428 ยง cbcapemay.com
EXECUTIVE HOME
RANCHER
DELAWARE BAY VIEWS
SWEEPING VIEWS OF HARBOR
7 Bottle Creek Cold Spring
504 Hughes Avenue North Cape May
607 Beach Drive North Cape May
1415 Harbor Lane Unit 205, Cape May
UNBEATABLE LOCATION/ NEW CONSTRUCTION
BEACHFRONT LOCATION
THE BLUE ROSE
IN-GROUND POOL
12 Second Avenue Cape May
101 W Spruce Avenue North Wildwood
653 Washington Street Cape May
69 Pierces Point Road Cape May Court House
Asking price: $679,000 5 bedrooms /4.5 baths
Asking price: $239,900 3 bedrooms /1.5 baths
Asking price: $675,000 3 bedrooms /3 baths
Asking price: $629,000 2 bedrooms / 2 baths
Asking price: $4,975,000 5 bedrooms /4F, 2H baths
Asking price: $829,900 1st fl. unit, 4 bedrooms / 3 baths
Asking price: $1,995,000 96 seat restaurant for w/ 4 BR guest house
TIDES CONDOMINIUM!
CANYON CLUB RESORT MARINA
WASHINGTON COMMONS
BEAUTIFUL UPGRADES
9 Jackson Street Unit 310, Cape May
902 Ocean Drive, Unit 1003, Lower Township
315 Ocean Street Cape May
227 Beach Avenue Unit 407, Cape May
Asking price: $409,000 1 bedroom /1 bath unit
Asking price: $399,000 2 bedrooms /2 baths
1500 sq ft restaurant space-$46,800 2000 sq ft retail space-$60,000
Asking price: $1,900,000 4 bedrooms /3.5 baths
Asking price: $599,000 2 bedrooms /2 baths
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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Jersey Cape Realty
June 6, 2019
5/23: Art Show At Carl T. Mitnick School PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
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.
Lisa Cardillo, Colie Brooks, Michelle Kraus
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: SCampbell@deSatnickRealEstate.com
FOR SALE!
1308 TEXAS AVE., CAPE MAY 5 BR/4.5 BA three story, new construction with marina & harbor views and luxury finishes. $979,000
FOR SALE! 1408 TEXAS AVE., CAPE MAY Marina District! Unique opportunity to own 3 parcels of land that include 2 homes & a private dock. $674,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Evelyn, Christina, Nicholas and Matthew Gallagher
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
Kory, Melissa, Angie, Jabryna
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PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
910 Stockton Avenue, Cape May 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $1,350,000 Classic Cape May Cottage located one block to the beach and close to town, restaurants and shopping. Enter the home by stepping onto the cozy, covered front porch, and into the living room with wood burning fireplace.
Christina P. Clemans Licensed Real Estate Broker 1159 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com
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RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES
June 6, 2019
5/26: Aaron Menkins’ 60th Birthday At Harpoons On The Bay PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Phil, Rick and Marie Talvacchia
At OceanFirst Bank, you’re family. And whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, we’re with you every step of the way to ensure we help you get the mortgage that meets your specific needs. It’s what we’ve done since we opened our doors over 115 years ago - helping neighbors just like you realize their home buying dreams. Ask About Our Full Array of Residential Lending Options • Fixed & Adjustable Rate Mortgages • First Time Home Buyer Program • Home Equity Lines of Credit • Construction Loans • Home Equity Loans • FHA & VA Loans
Barry, Ed, Cindy
For All Your Mortgage Needs, Contact Us Today at 888.623.2633 or visit us online at oceanfirst.com!
Roger, Heather, Bea, Peter
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Susan, Aaron
Aaron, Brian, Kris, Steve, Diane
Jackie S, Jennifer Brownstone Kopp
PHOTOGRAPHS 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
JUST TWO SHORT BLOCKS TO THE BEACH 921 Kearney Avenue, Cape May
This 3-story elegantly appointed modern Victorian features coffered ceiling, 6” crown and wainscoting moldings and hardwood floors throughout the first floor and hallways. The modern eat-in center island kitchen offers all the amenities that a cook dreams of. Offering 5 bedroom, 4 full bath including 2 master en-suites with sitting areas and multiple walk-in closets. Enjoy the outdoor shower after a day at the beach then make your way to the breeze-filled front porch or one of the two screened-in back porches and a hot tub for hours of relaxation. $1,678,000
LISTING AGENT William Bezaire Owner /Broker Cell 609-827-3513 bill@cbcapemay.com
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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664 Sunset Blvd., Lower Twp.
311 Deland Avenue, NCM
1005 Pittsburgh Ave., Cape May
4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths - $1,445,000
3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths - $379,000
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths - $648,888
Location! Location! Lovingly cared for home just 2 blocks from the Bay. New half-bath, renovated main bath, and a detached 1.5 car garage.
Victorian Cove Condos, Unit 103 Immaculately kept and beautifully upgraded condo/townhouse with harbor views. You also have a pool and 2-car attached garage.
Visit Our New Website
101 S. Lafayette St., Cape May
Very Private Estate Set on 3 acres on Cape Island, this 3500 sf contemporary is a peaceful haven surrounded by nature with a 2-acre freshwater lake.
110 Orchard Drive, N. Cape May 3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths - $264,900
2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath - $479,000
jerseycaperealty.com Search Sale Listings
Completely Remodeled State-of-the-art kitchen, rich bamboo hardwoods, shiplap accent walls, new HVAC system – come see this tastefully re-done home.
NEW LISTINGS EVERY DAY!
Belvedere Condo, Unit 1-C Completely renovated, small but very comfortable getaway located in the heart of Historic Cape May. Walk everywhere!
902 Ocean Drive, Lower Twp.
1122 Lafayette Street, Cape May
302 Coral Ave., Cape May Point
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $578,000
3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths - $459,900
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths - $1,129,000
Canyon Club, Unit 1004 Luxury with many upgrades in this top floor condo. Beautiful harbor and marina views. Boat slip available for purchase.
Quaint Cape May Cottage Many original features lovingly cared for by current owner. Large rear deck leading to slate patio. Walk to Physick Estate.
New Construction Fabulous new upside-down home. High end finishes throughout. Second floor screened-in porch with cathedral ceiling.
Open 7 days a week With our full-time professional Realtors & a fully dedicated rental team
609-884-5800
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500 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Court House Spacious 4 Bedroom Near Laguna Oaks Golf $419,000
723 Seashore Road, North Cape May Private and Impressive Modern Estate In ground Pool- $489,000
1460 Missouri Avenue, Cape May Custom Designed and Professionally Decorated Harbor Views– Price Upon Request
6 Poplar Avenue, Cape May Court House Immaculate 3 Bedroom Optional Lot Available- $259,900
Vacation Rental Spotlight
501 Hughes Street, Cape May The Empress Price Upon Request
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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UNDER CONTRACT!
FOR SALE!
ROSEMANS LN., 614 SECOND AVE., CAPE MAY WEST CAPE MAY 2 BR/1.5 BA updated cottage Waterfront new construction. Spicers Creek at Cape May near Nature Conservancy, Willow Creek Winery, & Beach Marina. 4 BR/3.5 BA homes. Starting at $799,500 Plum Farm. $485,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
Mary Hinchcliffe Salesperson Direct: 609.780.6598 Office: 609.884.1300
Email: MHinchcliffe@deSatnickRealEstate.com
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
1600 HOLMES AVE., 774 ACADEMY RD., NORTH CAPE MAY COLD SPRING 2 BR/1 BA renovated beach 4 BR/3 BA rancher positioned cottage positioned on 80’x125’ on a sprawling 100’x541’ lot corner lot. Close to Delaware plus a two story detached Bay Beaches. $397,000 garage. $365,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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sunday brunch on the patio at 410 bank street