EXIT ZERO A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean March 28, 2019 Vol. 17, No. 8 America’s Original Seaside Resort
Chopping It Up At 5 West Pub
Singer Songwriter Weekend Line-Up P34-35
PAL Comedy Night At Convention Hall P40-51
We are in the middle of the Shaken and Stirred Chopped Bartender competition, hosted by 5 West Pub. Twelve participants — all local bartenders competing for a $100 gift card to 5 West, a nice bottle of booze and, of course, bragging rights — have five minutes to make the best cocktail possible from a mystery box of ingredients. Winner of the first round (March 14) was Mike Wilson of Carney’s. Winner of the second round (March 21) was Andrew Steiner of The Establishment at 100 in Wildwood. Another round of competition kicks off today (March 28), followed by the championships on April 4. Best of luck to all involved, and... cheers! Top: Team Kat Left: Denise, Kenneth and friend
Haley Tomlin & Jacob McMillan Wedding P59-70
Make Bubba Your New Bestie... Adopt Today! P67-69
FIND OUR EZ MASCOT PHIL! CLIPART CONTEST ON PAGE 20
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3/21: Shaken And Stirred Chopped Bartender Competition At 5 West
Reeves, John, Dennis, Josh, Gozzo
5 West owners Paul and Jennifer Negro
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WEDNESDAY IS OYSTER DAY @ LUCKY BONES!
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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, Jessica Orlowicz, Gabi Urda 609-770-8479 / info@exitzero.com Every Thursday, Exit Zero magazine is delivered to around 300 establishments in the area. 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
Last week, The Atlantic profiled the mola, a “big, weird, pancake-shaped fish,” aka a “5,000-pound bag of secrets.” Picture googly eyes and an ability to play dead. It has giant, ridiculous-looking fins that extend 14 feet from its body, helping it to motor at more than 21 feet per second. Despite their huge size, they’re harmless to humans. They ARE a danger to themselves in captivity, because they bang up against aquarium glass.
In 1991, the Army Corp of Engineers admitted that, in digging a canal between Cape May’s harbor and the Delaware Bay to protect American ships during World War II, they’d left the town’s beaches vulnerable. Jetties had been extended to protect this canal, and these jetties did their job. But they also starved Cape May’s beaches of sand. The government reacted by pumping, via dredge, an initial 900,000 cubic yards of sand onto the Cape May’s main beach, and they’ve done so every two years since. This was the first federally funded project of its kind in the state.
Halsey Street Naima Coster In this deeply moving novel, a mother who abandoned her family reconnects with her daughter. Set in Brooklyn and the Dominical Republic, it’s a book that will stay with you for some time… we promise!
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GOINGS-ON ROLLER SKATING Where: Cape May Convention Hall. When: Now-March 31. How Much: $5/skater. $2/non-skater. $2/traditional skate rental. $4/in-line skate rental. Know This: Guests may bring their own standard or in-line skates. More Info: For the full roller skating schedule, visit www.discovercapemaynj.com. CCA’S YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM Where: Lower Township High School and Cape May Elementary School. When: Mondays for Lower Township through April 29th, 3:30-5:30pm. How Much: Free for students 10-14 years. Know This: Join teachers Sara ElShoubary, Amber Wisting and Penelope Cake for a fun season of art projects. More Info: Call 609-884-7525. FIRESIDE CHATS Where: Cold Spring Brewery. When: March 28. 4-5pm. How Much: Free! Know This: Every Thursday, Cold Spring Brewery will be serving up some tasty brews and historical knowledge with this free lecture series. This week, “History of Early Baseball in New Jersey” with John Zinn. More info: Call 609-898-2300. ext. 11. SINGER-SONGWRITER WEEKEND Where: The featured performers will perform in the Grand Ballroom in Congress Hall. All other performances will be located in 14 different venues all over town. When: March 29-30. How Much: $15/featured performances. Free for all other performances. Know This: Over sixty music industry professionals and 150 acts and artists will participate in the weekend conference and showcase. The conference features two afternoons of music business panels, workshops, musician mentoring and keynotes. At night acts and artists showcase their new music with performances at Cape May live music venues. More Info: Visit sscapemay.com CAPE MAY CARES FUNDRAISER Where: Cape May Brewing Co. When: April 5. 5-8pm. How Much: $35/person.
Singer Songwriter weekend is here! Check the line-up schedule on page 34-35 so you don’t miss out on this rockin’ weekend full of musical performances all over town!
INSIDER TIP You might just see the next up-and-coming industry star at this weekend’s Singer-Songwriter event. In 2010, before she was famous, Grammy Award-winning artist Meghan Trainor — you know her as the singer of that catchy, body-positive anthem “All About that Bass” — participated. This year’s event will feature 150 acts and artists. Know This: Ticket gets you two beers, appetizers and a great opportunity to help the families and seniors living at the Housing Authority units off of Lafayette Street. More info: Tickets can be purchased through event brite at capemaycares.org or at the door. WINTER CONCERT SERIES: DOO WOP WITH DANE ANTHONY Where: Congress Hall Ballroom. When: April 7. 7:30pm. How Much: Dinner and a show-$36.99/ adults. $9.99/kids. Concert only/$15.99. Know This: Featuring music from the 50s and beyond, Dane Anthony’s show brings you tunes such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Personality,” “Roll over Beethoven” and a trib-
ute to the Platters. More info: After purchasing your tickets, call the c0ncierge desk to make your dinner reservation at The Blue Pig Tavern: 609884-6542. EXIT ZERO JAZZ FESTIVAL Where: Venues all over Cape May. When: April 12-14. All day/night. How Much: Ticket prices vary. Visit here: http://www.exit0jazzfest.com/planning/ Know This: Now in its eighth year, the Festival is a celebration of music with more than 30 sets of jazz, blues, New Orleans jazz and R&B, and more. More Info: See exit0jazzfest.com. SIP INTO SPRING Where: Cape May Winery. When: April 13. 7-10pm. How Much: $75/person. Know This: A cocktail style event with wine, food and entertainment in a magnificent setting generating proceeds that directly impact the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Cape May County. More info: Call 609-861-7100 ext: 118.
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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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Where We’re Eating
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Here’s what the EZ team had for dinner 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: Oyster Bay. The seats: At the bar. But we did not order from the bar menu because we are rebellious like that. (Okay, not that rebellious. You’re allowed to order from the regular dinner menu here.) The vibe: Casual, but not too casual. The server: Krista. Super friendly. And she didn’t mind accommodating Jack’s persistent, persnickety request that his Manhattan be served without rocks but in a rocks glass, because martini glasses are, apparently, too dainty for his masculine hands. The starter: We began with the fried tomatoes and crabmeat app. The tomatoes are coated in panko breadcrumbs (which are lighter, airier and crispier than regular BCs) before being fried and topped with a spicy New Orleans-style remoulade sauce. Yes, this tasty treat DID launch a discussion about Fried Green Tomatoes, the movie. We love you, Ruth and Idgie! The mains: Let’s talk about that seafood pot pie, because we think we blacked out for a minute. Is it possible to be turned on by a lobster cream sauce? Turns out, yes, if it’s made with gruyere. There are also chunks of lobster, savory scallops and flavorful shrimp in there, plus hearty potatoes and peas. Jack immediately emailed Oyster Bay owner/ chef Chris Holl to let him know they’ve forever ruined him for other pot pies, dammit. We also ordered the oh-so-tender braised short ribs with natural pan gravy, cremini mushrooms (which hold up very well in that gravy, we should say), and cherry tomatoes over pappardelle pasta. That’s the broad, flat kind if you, like Diane, love pasta as much as life itself but have trouble keeping track of which kinds are flat and which kinds are swirly. (Yes, she says “swirly.” And yes, she’s Italian. For shame.) The run-in: We chatted briefly with Brady Schoenrock and his business partner Jeff Raiczyk. These gentlemen, of whom the EZ crew are fond, own Harpoons on the Bay, opening April 12. The on-deck meal: We’ve got our eyes on you, crispy duck breast with Vermont maple glaze. We’ll be back.
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Inside City Hall
All the matters, murder and mayhem (we’re exaggerating) from Cape May City Council, by Susan Tischler QUOTE OF THE NIGHT “I don’t know who came up with the phrase Cape May Renaissance. I hope it was me, but it describes perfectly what has happened over the last 50 years.” MAC (Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities) president Tom Carroll, describing Cape May’s transformation from rundown to National Historic Landmark Status. ON A POSITIVE NOTE City Council opened its regular meeting to a standing-room only crowd, many of whom were there representing MAC in honor of the official dedication of the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) Exhibit Dedication. WHAT’S THAT? Last spring MAC put together an exhibit of Cape May’s architecture — a then and now — of the Victorian town’s most prominent examples of period architecture first researched by a team led by the late Carolyn Pitts. Some of the original team, among them historic preservationist Hugh McCauley, got together and assembled an exhibit of photographs, architectural drawings and summaries of the stately
structures. MAC looked for a permanent home for the exhibit, which had been on display at the Physich Estate’s Carriage House and found one in City Hall. MAC president Tom Carroll spoke before the crowded room and singled out curator Karen Fox, designer Jean Barraclough, MAC Director Michael Zuckerman, historic preservationist Hugh McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jerry Inderwies, Jr and a boatload of others. MOVING FORWARD? City Council, in 3-2 vote, moved forward on construction of a Public Safety Building (PSB) with the
hiring of USA Architects of Philadelphia. Specifically, the resolution called for a $142,847 contract [Phase One is $70,000. Phase Two $72,000] which is for conceptual designs and engineering schematics for the proposed PSB, which would be built in the same area where the fire department is now, combining both fire and police and other services in a 30,000 square-foot facility. BUT WAIT – WHY 3-2? WHO WAS OPPOSED? Mayor Chuck Lear, Deputy Mayor Tricia Hendricks and Council Member Shaine Meier were for. Just to make sure everyone understood his vote, Meier shouted his, “yes.” That left the new kids on the block — council members Zack Mullock and Stacy Sheehan — as the dissenters. DID THE PUBLIC HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY? OH YEAH. Barney Dougherty, Co-chair of the Public Safety Advisory Committee charged with the task of finding an architect (eight were considered), complained about approving both Phase One and Phase Two in one action. Although he said the committee was unanimous on the
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March 28, 2019 USA “a mess.” He also called the plan to build a public safety building without a referendum “ridiculous.” And he agreed with Sheehan and Dougherty, as well as the recently deceased advisory committee chair and former mayor Jerry Gaffney in their opinion that the site proposed for the PSB is not adequate. Or as the late Mr Gaffney put it, “It’s like putting a size 12 foot into a size 10 shoe.” Mullock concluded that “adding an architect to this mess would be a disaster” and ultimately commits the city to a $714,00 total contract with USA. He also implied that there was something a bit untoward in the hiring of USA in that they were hired to work on a similar project in Collingswood. WHAT’S THE CONNECTION? Cape May hired the mayor of Collingswood as a redevelopment consultantfor $14,000. Meier said Mullock was “grandstanding.” THE RESOLUTION STILL PASSED. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? In order to build a Public Safety Building, which would cost an estimated $10 million, the city must pass a bond. In order to do that, council by law must approve the motion by four votes. They don’t have it. NOT FEELIN’ THE LOVE At the end of the meeting, Police Chief Tony Marino expressed his displeasure with the dissenters, stating that he and his department were quite happy with the proposed co-existence and said Sheehan’s and Mullock’s resistance proved that they think the fire department is more important than the police department. MONEY TALK City Council in a 5-0 vote introduced the 2019 budget for consideration which calls for a $1.25 tax hike. A public hearing on the budget will be held April 16 at 6pm. HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST ME? CFO and City Manager Neil Young helped us out here with the math. If you own a $500,000 home in Cape May, it will cost you $62.50 a year more than you were paying.
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The $31.1 million preliminary budget includes the hiring of three new firefighters. The City Manager’s budget introduced at the last meeting called for a nine-tenth of a cent increase on a $30.8 million budget but did not include the hiring of the three firefighters that Fire Chief Alex Coulter had asked for like three years ago. Former city council candidate John Van der Vaarst pointed out that the one cent hike adopted last year included a half cent to cover former Police Chief Rob Sheehan’s lawsuit settlement. He said that should have expired and that then makes the tax increase $1.75 cents. City Manager Young said other expenses, particularly the recycling crisis the city faces, forced the increase. NOT HING SAYS WELCOME LIKE A HUGE PARKING METER HIKE City Council introduced an ordinance which if approved, would double the parking meters in and around the Washington Street Mall and the beachfront. Currently, the meters are $1 an hour or 25 cents per every 15 minutes. If approved, they will spike to $2 an hour or 50 cents per every 15 minutes. Final reading and a public hearing on the matter will be held April 16. TRASH TALK So, if you think the hiring of an architect was sticky…. Cape May went into the recycling business Tuesday night when council approved the purchase of two trucks for an expenditure of $189,283. Not included in this action but included in the 2019 budget is also the hir-
ing of four people to drive the truck and pick up the recycling. Council member Sheehan said she wanted to explain to people what happened. Apparently, the contract with the provider expired December 31, 2018. At that time the cost of picking up recycling went from $180,000 to $560,000 — an increase of slightly over 2%. Sheehan said the city was late putting the contract out to bid forcing the city to have to act “with our backs against the wall.” Mullock was a bit more blunt and said, “This was a screw-up. We should not be getting into the recycling business while everyone else is getting out.” City Manager Young quickly shot back, “This was not a screw -p.” Young said the primary purchaser of recycling is China and they no longer are interested in that business. With nowhere to sell the goods, the price of picking them up has dramatically increased, trickling down to the individual municipalities. Mullock said the city should have considered a contract that would be more attractive to the smaller recycling collectors. There are only two providers large enough to handle Cape May’s volume in the summer months. WANT TO OWN A RESTAURANT? Cape May is looking for an enterprising restaurateur to take over the Broadway Pavilion grill at Broadway Beach. The previous owner baled owing the city. So, good news — they city kept the equipment. Opening bid? $25,000.
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3/13: Topping Off Ceremony At The Boarding House
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Terry O’Brien’s legendary column... social satire, shameless plugs — and general self-indulgence
look forward to a boring week one of these weeks. This week was not that week. I started with a real Curb Your Enthusiasm of a Monday. Because of some payroll snafus but mostly because I’m poor, I came home from dropping my wife off at work and depositing several large-ish checks in the bank to find the power turned off. No problem, I thought, I just put a bunch of money in the bank. That’ll clear in two days. And it’s cold out. And I have no heat… A check! I can write a check! Like they did in olden times! That’ll take a couple days to clear while my paychecks clear, and I can go to the Wal-Mart right near my house! Perfect! So after 20 minutes in the customer service line, it’s my turn. “You can take a check, right?” I ask. “Sure, we do it all the time. We just need you account number.” “Shit.” So I called the electric company, got the account number, waited 20 more minutes in the customer service line, and said, “Here’s my check with my account number.” “Ooh,
sorry we can’t take a check. Not sure why, this is the first time it’s ever happened.” So with steam shooting from my ears I drive to the electric company office in Court House, which I could have done TWICE while I was in Wal-Mart, hand over the check and use the direct line in the office to speak with an agent. “Now, be sure you’re main breaker is in the off position when the service truck shows up or you’ll have to wait another 24 hours.” “When will they show up?” “Not sure, could be 12 hours, could be 12 minutes.” “Shit.”
So I hustled home, stopping long enough for a bag of Arby’s because that shit is good, and waited. By 3pm the lights were back on and nobody was the wiser. It was around this time I was told I had to get to the MUA or the water would be turned off. And on Wednesday, our Dodge Caravan gave up the ghost, so now we’re paying twice what we should for a Toyota Highlander because our credit sucks because stuff like having your electric turned off keeps happening. Every once in a while as I move through my day I look for the camera, because there’s no way this stuff happens in real life. It’s good we can laugh at this stuff. Did You Know of the Week: Arby’s is an anagram for “America’s roast beef, yes sir.” Have I blown your mind? Thank-Yous of the Week: To the crew over at 101.5 WCFA-LP, who had me on the radio twice last week. First I was on The Locals, with my homies DJ Lil’ Ed McDonough, gadabout John Cooke, President Michael Clark, Brady “The Bunch” Schoenrock, Shaine Meier “The Liar” (Veep
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reference, Shaine is an honest dude, far as I know) and Joe “No Nickname” McLaughlin, with Tom “Maddie’s Dad” Hogan running sound. We talked about the renovation of Exit Zero Filling Station, and I think I’m now qualified to testify before Congress as I answered every question with a variation on “I believe” or “to the best of my recollection” and “I was told there would be no math.” We then talked about all my upcoming tribute gigs that I’m sure you’re all sick of hearing about so I’ll give you a week off (Billy Joel tribute, 4/6 at Cabanas, 8-12). I then signed off to start my wait shift while they continued on with topics of interest to the citizenry of our little hamlet. All good stuff and these guys are really plugged in and know what they’re talking about. But I also think a little bit it’s an excuse to hang out, shoot the breeze and have a couple beers. What’s more Local than that? A couple days later I had a brief sit-down with Mike Madigan, who’s attended a few Love Me Dudes shows and wanted a little insight into the volcanic, explosive hive of talent and creativity that is my mind, which I granted. He and his wife Kathy host a Wednesday morning show which simulcasts two-and-ahalf hours later in Newfoundland. Turns out his story is much more interesting than mine; a One D Madigan from Limerick, not a Two D sheep-stealing Maddigan from Cork, his thrice-removed cousin Maggie Madigan was a Titanic survivor. She is buried in Queens, NY, with a plaque that reads “In the hearts of strangers,” as it was the people of Newfoundland who donated the money for her marker, a wrought-iron cross. Cease & Desist of the Week: If you are the person or persons slicing into the palettes of magazines in the wee hours of Thursday mornings to get your weekly Exit Zero fix, please knock it off. While we appreciate your enthusiasm, doing this on a rainy day destroys dozens, sometimes
March 28, 2019 100s of copies, which translates into 1000s of views you’re depriving our readers of. I bet if you tried you could wait. Also, we have cameras. I waited on the lovely Patricia Rainey this weekend, and her friend Denise Reinhart, as they noshed on burgers and sipped Bloody Marys. Patricia is a watercolorist of some renown and just has that glint. She asked how long I’d been writing my column. “About 15 years,” I replied. “But I’ve been a wise ass for 49.” “I know,” she answered with a grin. Well played, Patricia. Jesse Lambert swung by and, as always, hopped off with a Margerita Salmon sandwich. Jesse runs Coffee Tyme (beachfront and mall). I’m not sure if EZFS IT guy Mike Mole was annoyed or amused when, upon meeting his family (lovely wife Brittany, precocious daughter Autumn), I said, “You must be the Mole people!” I’ve only ever seen one expression on Mike’s face; harried. Working for Jack Wright, I totally get it, man. While delivering magazines last week I felt like I was trapped in the world’s slowest action movie as the giant Avalon house crept south down Seashore Road and a funeral procession crept north. It looked like they were on target to meet somewhere near the West Cape May bridge. When they get there I’ll tell you if I hear anything. How mad are you that Trump is innocent? Thank you, Dennis and Kathleen Hughes for the go bags! I was a hurtin’ puppy in the midst of a thousand gigs last weekend, so they gave me and Tim Joyce a little bag full of Tylenol, Pepto, 5 Hour Energy, water and fine cocaine. (Just kidding, there was no water.) Nice, right? Wouldn’t you know it? I’m out of room to tell you about my Carney’s band project. Check back next issue. (Think Beatles, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Prince.) ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.
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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
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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.
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FULL BAR
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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
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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. REOPENING APRIL.
B, L, D
$8-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
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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.
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FULL BAR
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THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5700 www.caperesorts.com/ebbittroom
Enjoy your meal on The Ebbitt Room porch, overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or take in the buzzy vibe of the dining room and expanded bar for a quintessential Cape May dining experience.
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FULL BAR
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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.
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YES
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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’!
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$18-$30 Cards: V, MC,AE, D
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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.
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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
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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 great new menu, plus craft cocktails and beers.
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Meals Served
Price Of Entrées
Bar Or BYOB?
Should I Food For Book? Kids?
FULL BAR
NO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MERION INN 106 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-8363 www.merion inn.com
The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give a special ambience. Listen to live piano music as you eat. REOPENING APRIL 4.
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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.
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$12-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
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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.
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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
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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. REOPENING APRIL 5.
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$18-$34 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season
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Twelfth Annual Singer Songwriter CAPE MAY CONGRESS HALL SHOWCASE FRIDAY, MARCH 29 5:15 Musical Keynote: Jesse Terry 7:30 Doors Open: $15 All Ages 8:00 Michael Flanigan, Cape May 8:35 Originaire, Atlantic City 9:15 Jesse Terry, Stonington, CT SATURDAY, MARCH 24 5:15 Musical Keynote: Erin McKeown 7:30 Doors Open: $15 All Ages 8:00 Avi Wisnial, Morrisville, PA 8:35 Les DeRose, Cape May 9:15 Erin McKeown, Fredericksburg, VA ALL FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE FREE
Aleathea’s at The Inn of Cape May FRIDAY 7:00 Russell Norkevich Flemington, NJ 7:45 John Alberici, Cliffwood, NJ 8:30 Monarch, Jamesburg, NJ 9:15 Gregg Cagno, Philadelphia 10:00 James Popik, Hopewell, NJ
SATURDAY 7:00 Drew Richardsen, Cape May Court House 7:45 Jonathan Tea, Shark River Hills, NJ 8:30 Sean Tobin, Morristown, NJ 9:15 Geoff Moran Duo, Cape May 10:00 James Popik, Hopewell, NJ
Boiler Room @ Congress Hall FRIDAY 9:00 The Awakening, Dorothy, NJ 10:00 Atley Moon & The Say Somethings, Marmora, NJ 11:00 Jo Wymer Band, Freehold, NJ 12:00 The Sunset Kings, Boston, MA SATURDAY, MARCH 24 9:00 Lori Citro and the Accidentals, Wilmington, DE 10:00 Laura Cheadle, Pitman, NJ 11:00 Mike Montrey Band , New Brunswick, NJ 12:00 Jake Tavill, New York City
Brown Room @ Congress Hall FRIDAY 7:00 Robin Gazzara, Hammonton, NJ
Singer Songwriter Cape May keynote performers Jesse Terry, left, and Erin McKeown. Jesse plays Congress Hall Ballroom on Friday night, while Erin performs on Saturday. 7:45 Nicholas Wells, Cross River, NY 8:30 Bryan DeSilva, Boston, MA 9:15 Lizz Sooy, Millville, NJ 10:00 Jake Tavill, New York City SATURDAY 7:00 Russell Norkevich, Flemington, NJ 7:45 Craig Greenberg, New York City 8:30 Genevieve, Brielle, NJ 9:15 Kate Mills, Bucks County, PA 10:00 The Hesh Inc, Englewood, NJ
Cabanas Beach Bar & Grill FRIDAY 8:00 Phil Firetog Trio, Patchogue, NY 9:00 The Foxfires, New York City 10:00 Looseleaf , Philadelphia 11:00 The Chris Ruben Band, Long Island, NY 12:00 Alex Cano Band, New York City SATURDAY 8:00 Victoria Benesch, Freehold, NJ 9:00 Dom Grosso Band, Cape May Court House 10:00 Brother Jerome, Pequannock Township 11:00 Aqua Cherry, Stony Brook, NY
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Carney’s Main Room
FRIDAY 8:00 Scatterbrained, Islip, NY 9:00 Chip Greene, Nashville 10:00 Herd Of Main Street , Manchester, MD 11:00 JJ Gunn, Lebanon, PA 12:00 Bad Mary, Long Island, NY SATURDAY 8:00 Kevin McWha Steele, Baltimore 9:00 Thriving Seas, Ocean City, NJ 10:00 Surreal Nation, Smyrna, DE 11:00 Nearly York, Lancaster, PA 12:00 The Victory Drive, Belmar, NJ
Carney’s Other Room
FRIDAY 7:00 Sweet Spot, Haddonfield & West Cape May 7:45 Campbell and Son, Philadelphia 8:30 Ray Rubio, New York City 9:15 What is Broken, Middletown, NJ 10:00 The Random Hubiak, Asbury Park 10:45 Maureen Ritzel, Atlantic City
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Delaney’s Irish Pub
FRIDAY 8:00 Anker, Cranbury, NJ 8:45 Dynasty Marie, Somers Point 9:30 Alexandra Kay March, Philadelphia 10:15 Johnny P, South Jersey 11:00 Brianna Vacca, Philadelphia
SATURDAY 7:00 Me, Like Many, Milford, CT 7:45 Lisa Brigantino, Brooklyn 8:30 Dan Barry, Cape May Court House 9:15 Liz Graham, New York City 10:00 C Lynne Smith, Cape May
The Mad Batter FRIDAY 7:30 Carlsea, Morris County, NJ 8:15 Ellen Thweatt, New York City 9:00 Amanda Nolan, West Grove, PA 9:45 Greg Carpenter, North Cape May 10:30 Craig Greenberg, New York City
SATURDAY 8:00 Matt Adams , Vineland 8:45 Ethan Regan Music, Charlotte, NC 9:30 Dan Barry, Alexandria, VA 10:15 Gregg Cagno, Philadelphia 11:00 Anker, Cranberry, NJ
SATURDAY 7:30 Chip Greene, Nashville 8:15 David Falcone, Philadelphia 9:00 Rafael Pond‚ Philadelphia 9:45 The Driftwood Renegades, Baltimore 10:30 Kenny Whitworth, Lakehurst, NJ
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FRIDAY 8:00 The Honeyhawks, Cape May 8:45 Susan J. Berman, Nantucket, MA 9:30 Truth & I, West Nyack, NY 10:15 Eli The Hawk, Morrisville, PA 11:00 Marion Halliday & Trickster Sister, Phila SATURDAY 8:00 Fuddy, Bridgeton NJ 8:45 Jimm Ross, Cape May 9:30 Michael McFarland, Cleveland, Ohio 10:15 The Honey Badgers, Newark, DE 11:00 Ghost Army, Cape May
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Chip Greene at The Mad Batter on Saturday
FRIDAY 8:00 Andrew Moorer, Moorestown, NJ 8:45 Neil Grover, Allentown, PA 9:30 Kevin Conaway, Cleveland, OH 10:15 Michael McFarland, Cleveland, OH 11:00 Wojo, Mars, PA 11:45 Scatterbrained, Islip, NY SATURDAY 8:00 Joe Newtz, Beaver, PA 8:45 Ed Matthews, State College, PA 9:30 Matt Tarka, Lititz, PA 10:15 Adam Web, Havertown, PA 11:00 Phil Firetog Trio, Patchogue, NY
Jeannine Higgins at Iron Pier on Friday
FRIDAY 9:00 Gina Royale, Blairstown 9:45 Victoria Benesch, Freehold, NJ 10:30 Dave Vargo, Farmingdale, NJ 11:15 Taylor Tote, Monmouth, NJ 12:00 Justin Angelo, Lancaster, PA SATURDAY 9:00 Brianna Vacca, Philadelphia 9:45 Amanda Nolan, West Grove, PA 10:30 Randy Locke, New Windsor, NY 11:15 Andrew Moorer, Moorestown, NJ 12:00 Eric Vattima, Nashville
Iron Pier Craft House FRIDAY 7:00 Dan Barry, Cape May Court House 7:45 Sahara Moon, Little Egg Harbor 8:30 Jeannine Higgins, Houston, TX 9:15 Rick Eberle, Merrick, NY 10:00 Jessica Graae, Philadelphia
Marion Halliday and Trickster Sister play Elaine’s on Friday night
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3/16: Ashley Stickle’s Baby Shower At The YB PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
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3/14: Maritime Museum Beef And Beer Fundraiser At The Mad Batter PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
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JOIN US FOR EASTER! Sunday, April 21, Noon until 8 p.m. Real “sit down” supper, a la carte or prix fixe, with additional brunch items noon-1:30.
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S S C A P E M AY W E E K E N D ! Friday, March 29
The Awakening, Atley Moon & The Say Something, Jo Wymer Band, The Sunset Kings Saturday, March 30
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The Old Fogey
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Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur
was wondering if this fine newspaper might need a new slogan. The thought came to mind the other day when some oaf in the street called me “an enemy of the people”. At least I think that’s what he meant — he was inebriated and slurred that I was “an enema of the peephole”, which actually sounds rather exotic. I think the fool was outraged about my previous column whereby I decried dictators, but then he was rather hairy, and so might have been mad about my account of this fine city once having an ape as mayor, and why that cannot happen again. Or possibly both — while orang utans are the gentlemen and women of the money world, chimps are buffoons with delusions of grandeur. Had I not delivered a stunning blow to the temple with the side of my hand, I might have heard his excuse. The last thing he heard before slumping unconscious (I deposited him at The Point, where he would wake up naked, and embarrassed, and possibly taken to be a sacrifice to the mer-people who live in the Concrete Ship) was me shouting defiantly: “A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean!”
Don’t get me wrong — I love the tagline. It reminds me of simpler, gayer times. But as the last line of defense against the powers of darkness and idiocy, I think we need something that is more inspiring. I did consider the old and mostly forgotten family motto, derived from the ancient Scotch language, Gaelic: “Pogue mahone”. It means “truth and justice above all” if the late great Ma D’Catur is to be believed. But it sounds rather stuffy. There is the founding Cape May Fathers and Mothers’ city slogan — “Give us your dimes, your quarters,
Find Your Way Back...
your huddled dollars yearning to be spent” — but while I approve of the sentiment it is perhaps not going to inspire the young, who I am told (by themselves) are the future. So we* are opening it up to a contest, where you will have a say. You are to write your suggestion on a piece of paper, using cursive, or failing that a nice crayon, and your task is to encapsulate this city’s spirit, its drive and citizens and their mission on Earth, in no less than five and no more than a dozen words, excluding cusswords, the words “great again”, “twinned with Philadelphia” or “everyone is welcome”. The winner will not be chosen in a public ceremony, nor featured on the front page of this newspaper, and will certainly not see their entry go into actual use, or win a dinner for two at the remarkably lovely Exit Zero Filling Station that has recently re-opened, to great acclaim and rave reviews. * “We” being myself and Young Albert, whose own suggestion — “no cats allowed. So there” is catchy but impractical, independent of the change-resistant Scotch editor of this newspaper.
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Doing the dishes needn’t be a bore. Put an attitude into those dishes! Heather Pierce, Tim and Diana Poullott
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The Activity Column
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Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, streetside history
hen you walk the streets of a familiar town, you encounter the little pieces of your personal history. Here’s the park where you learned to ride your brother’s old Sting Ray, with the high handlebars and banana seat. There’s the bar where you had your first legal drink, a sloe gin fizz. That bank cashed your first paycheck. These events didn’t seem old fashioned at the time, but they make your kids laugh. Life before ATMs and mobile banking seems like ancient history to them, and completely normal to me. History is mostly a collection of ordinary events, after all. When you wander the streets of Cape May, you encounter little pieces of our larger history, and you can soak it all in without leaving the sidewalk. Walk the streets of Cape May’s historic district on a glorious spring day. Cape May is rich in “contributing properties” which add to the “historical integrity” of our National Historic District, making it easy to imagine life in another era. There are about 70 such homes in town, from the once-identical homes on
Jackson Street, designed by Philadelphia architect Stephen Decatur Button, to the Chalfonte Hotel on Howard, to the Mission Inn on New Jersey. Pass the Soldiers Monument on Columbia and consider the staggering impact of the Great War, and the hope, when the monument was raised in 1923, that it truly had been the “war to end all wars.” Walk along Congress Street and imagine sitting on a porch in 1878, days after a great fire destroyed half the town, marveling that your street was spared and wondering whether the town would recover. Stroll down Hughes
and speculate on the friendships formed at the Girls’ Friendly Society since 1896. Ponder whether the Cherry House started as a private home in 1849, or whether it is actually older and once served as slave quarters. Wander to 653 1/2 Washington and look at the Colonial House/Memucan Hughes house. Imagine you are a Quaker attempting to persuade Hughes — the largest slave owner in the area — to become an abolitionist. (Some accounts say he freed his 12 slaves when he “found religion” late in life, others say he still owned slaves when he died in 1812.) Speculate on whether this small house is really “colonial” or whether it is as “recent” as 1800. Consider whether Hughes and his fellow tavern licensee, James Whilldun of South Broadway, were friendly rivals. Pick up a Family Treasure Hunt packet from the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities to use as a guide and learn a little about architecture as you roam. The packet is $5, and there is an answer sheet. Or, just wander, and pick up Ben Miller’s The First Resort history book for details later.
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The Quicky Horoscopes Your near future in two sentences by Lady Diane
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ARIES You will attend the 12th Annual Singer-Songwriter Cape May. You will be so inspired, you will quit your job to pursue a singing career. TAURUS You will figure out how to work the remotes of your Smart TV. Just kidding, it will still take you seven minutes to find the evening news. GEMINI You will return your shopping cart to the designated return area in Washington Commons instead of leaving it to roll around the middle of the parking lot. You will have good karma the rest of the week. CANCER You will take two cookies from the tray at your bank. You will do it quickly so no one catches you, even though it’s not technically against the rules. LEO You will hold the door for 14 people at Wawa this week. You will contemplate why everyone is so eager to hold the door for everyone else at Wawa. VIRGO You will play a game of Clue. It will be Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick. LIBRA You will wonder how long you can drive around on empty after the gas light comes on in your car. You will consider seeing how far you can push it, but you will decide this makes you a bad adult. SCORPIO You will buy a new hoodie from the Exit Zero store. You will marvel at how soft it feels against your skin. SAGITTARIUS You will remember to water your houseplants. They will die anyway. CAPRICORN You will remember that time Britney Spears danced with a python at the 2001 video music awards. You will wonder where the snake is now, but you will forget to Google it. AQUARIUS You will have a stimulating conversation over drinks at the Ebbitt Room bar about how to avoid news fatigue in an era of over-politicization. You will decide a few blood orange martinis are key to solving all the world’s problems. PISCES You will Marie Kondo your closet. But you won’t part with that neon windbreaker from 1992 because they’re coming back, dammit!
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Free Tree Giveaway!
March 28, 2019
sponsored by West Cape May Shade Tree Commission & New Jersey Shade Tree Federation
Pick up your free tree at West Cape May Borough Hall, 732 Broadway
April 9 & 10
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am — 2:30 pm while supplies last tree species determined by new jersey shade tree federation West Cape May Shade Tree Commission is committed to preserving the borough’s urban forest and improving the care of vital community trees. West Cape May has been designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
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The Movie Column By Tom Sims of Cape May Film Society
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his week, some flicks were released to DVD. Green Book and SpiderMan: Into the Spider-Verse were two reviewed already here. Here are a couple that were not and didn’t totally disappoint. You know what I mean. When you’re watching something at home your standards are lower, right? You drop your guard a little. When you’re in the theater, your attention is committed to the screen — and you have a heightened sense of expectation. It’s in this vein that I present a few films for your consideration, released in theaters last year. Widows is a action thriller about three women whose husbands (unbeknownst to them) were involved in illegal operations that ultimately spelled their demise, thus the name of the movie. The storyline is very simple: the bad guys are after the widows, and the grieving women have a chance to commit one final heist to grab the money that could ultimately save their lives. Although it may seem a dark premise,
your eyes! Remember what I said about letting your guard down while watching movies at home. This film was not as bad as you may have heard. In this world of nastiness, it’s good to see a movie where you can just be entertained. And if you can do that in jammies at home... well, all the better! Emily Blunt delivers as the iconic nanny. Lin-Manuel Miranda comes through as well. If you hate all things Disney, then sit this one out... ya hater. If you want mindless fun, have at it. Lastly, I heard from one of our good readers about my lukewarm review of the Oscar winner Roma. Richard Sexton writes: “Agree completely with your review of Roma in Exit Zero. Kept hearing how great it was, but it did not live up to the hype. The cinematography was beautiful, the story had potential, but somehow the whole was less than the sum of the parts. As you said, it was sluggish.” Richard recommend the Oscarnominated Polish film Cold War, which I’ll watch and review next week. It’s also now streaming.
the film works. It is like Ocean’s Eleven — the best and original remake from 2001, not the insufferable train wreck installments that came after. As you can imagine, there are twists and turns (and not all of them unpredictable). The cast is outstanding and happy to say not wasted — if you don’t like Viola Davis, you’re gonna have to write me and tell me why. I dare you. She is one of the most impressive actors to watch on screen today. The other movie? Don’t roll your eyes… it’s Mary Poppins Returns. Hey, stop rolling
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Supported in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism.
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The Answer Lady
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he Answer Lady invites inquiries from gentle readers on all manner of relationship quandaries, matters of the heart and ethics. If you’d like to send a query, write to info@exitzero. us. Or, simply sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee and contemplate the wisdom herein. Dear Answer Lady My husband and I went to a dinner party a couple of weeks ago where everyone but us were Trump fans. We sat politely and did not express our views and afterwards we both felt hypocritical and cowardly that we did not stand up for our beliefs. Most of our friends are Republicans and we have navigated those waters pretty well over the years, but lately it seems harder and harder. Did we do the right thing? — Polite to a Fault? Dear Polite; The Answer Lady tries to stick to the tried and true adage of never discussing religion or politics in public. However, when likeminded people get together, it is inevitable in this day and age. As you point out, these are treacherous waters. So, you must decide. Do you want to keep these people in your circle?
Wise answers to perplexing questions
If so, and you feel compelled to acknowledge that you have a different slant, you can make your case civilly and respectfully and at the end of it underscore the fact that you both feel it is necessary for people to cross party lines socially and not always hang with folk who think as you do. Thank them for that opportunity and then move on. A nice bottle of Chablis or a Cabernet as a hostess gift will also go a long way to keep things friendly. Sunset Liquors, Collier’s or Joe Canal’s can help you there.
Dear Answer Lady The senior prom is coming up and my mother and I are arguing constantly about what I am wearing. She is too oldfashioned. She says I am too risqué. Well — she has another word for it, but you get my drift. I work very hard and I am paying for everything and think I should be able to choose my own gown. — Prom Diva Dear Diva Why don’t you and your mother try another word — compromise? There is a gown somewhere between a burqa and exotic dance attire. Sit down with the thought in mind that you and your mother will find something that is both sensuous and appropriate. Such a thing does exist. A plunging back; a long slit up the side revealing the leg... both give any prom diva a look of sensuality and glamor. Isn’t that the goal? To deliver a knock-out punch when you open the door and your prom mate sees you? Stop in at Victorious for accessories. Finding something special — a necklace, a scarf, an evening bag — might even inspire the actual gown choice.
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Bird Droppings
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Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu
onday, March 25, was warm, windless and partly cloudy, an unlikely juxtaposition of elements for the second Monday Morning Meadows bird walk. Usually. In March, Ma Nature serves up windy and rainy to go with a chill in the air. But the seven patrons and five leaders had lovely weather to go with our two-hour walk and 40 bird species — a fine mix of winter residents like Gadwall, American Wigeon and assorted other puddle and diving ducks. Best in show was the plump, cherub-like Field Sparrow keyed up for scope views as it sang. On the beach, we were treated to half a dozen American Oystercatcher engaged in a game of territotial dibs. Two birds were saying: “Look guys we worked this out last year. This section of beach is ours. Yours is somewhere else.” To which the rival pairs replied: “That was last year. This year is up for grabs.” The outcome is to be determined but, come May, a worthy pair of Oystercatchers will care for young on this stretch of beach. Offshore, strings of Northern Gannet
were heading out of the bay. Overhead, an Osprey patrolled. Recently returned from winter quarters in the Amazon Basin, the bird with a gift of fresh Menhaden locked in his talons was eying the horizon, anxious for the arrival of his mate of two seasons. The fish made it clear there was no Bald Eagle in the neighborhood, today. Osprey lose about every other fish they catch to our resident Bald Eagles.
On the other hand, today was an exceptional day for Mr Mink. This is the day he became breakfast for a second year Redtailed Hawk. Near the end of the walk, one of our patrons drew our eyes to the perched bird twenty feet up in a sapling. It was evident the bird had prey. Some seeing the bushy tail concluded squirrel. Others noting the dark fur said muskrat. As we approached, it became evident that the prey had pale nails. Now there is one species of local mammal that is dark brown, has a bushy tail and pale nails. That is mink. They are fairly nocturnal, so not frequently seen, but not uncommon in South Jersey marshes. While a Red-tailed Hawk with prey at 30 would have capped off a great morning walk, Ma Nature had one more enchantment to offer, a flight of seven migrating Great Blue Herons that did a fly by. So that was today’s bounty. Thirty species. Next Monday? I dunno. That’s why I’ll be at the Nature Conservancy Parking lot on Sunset at 7:30, to find out. You are welcome to join us.
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AVIATION CAREER ACADEMY CAMP July 8 - July 12, 2019 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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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
THEA is a young adult- about 1.5 yrs old. She came to the shelter because her owners could not care for her. Thea happily runs around the yard chasing balls. She is very affectionate once she gets to know you. When she would like a treat, she sits very prettily and offers her paw to shake. Thea enjoys long walks and would make a great companion!
SAPHIRE & SASSY are a bonded mother/ daughter pair who provide “double the fun� Their owner purchased Sassy from a breeder and had her for the 8 years of her life. Saphire and Sassy lived with another Sharpei; unfortunately the owner was unable to keep three dogs so this pair is at the shelter waiting for another chance at life.
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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
LUCKY is a young male looking for a companion who needs to be ok with sensitive souls. Lucky enjoys quick bouts of running from one spot to the next. He also enjoys confined spaces under things. But Lucky hates scary movies and games, like most kitties. So if you’re feeling lucky today, stop by the shelter and adopt your winning ticket!
MISTLETOE may be named Miss Mistletoe but there is nothing short of cat-titude when it comes to her. She’s a kitty that knows her mind and has no problem giving you a piece of it. Mistletoe has been blessed with both beauty and brains. So if you think you can have what it takes to love a kitty of her awesomeness, come and adopt Mistletoe today!
BUBBA would love a great retirement home where he can relax, purr, love, eat, sleep and keep you company. Bubba doesn’t have a mean bone in his body so making him great with visitors and grand kids. He is in very good health for an older guy and is very clean. Bubba also doesn’t eat too much so he won’t cost you too much either! Adopt!
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YOUR LOCAL H&R BLOCK OFFICES 3845 Bayshore Rd Suite 21 North Cape May 609-886-7639
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Haley, Jacob
Cousins
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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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7 BOTTLE CREEK, COLD SPRING Executive home on an oversized lot at the end of a cul-de sac, 1.5 miles to Cape May beaches and 1 mile to the bay. Shopping is only minutes away and access to the Garden State Parkway a 2-minute drive. The custom home offers 5 bedrooms 3 en suite, and 2 share a Jack and Jill bath. The spacious master suite has plenty of room for that working couple. Offering a large full bath with a Jacuzzi tub, a walk-in closet and a deck overlooking the rear yard for your morning coffee. A gourmet kitchen makes this home perfect for entertaining. Dining area is located off the kitchen and a super family room featuring a gas fireplace and French doors with a porch overlooking the grounds. There’s a formal dining room, formal living room and a large front porch. For those warm summer nights, the screened-in porch offers many nights of candlelit dining adventures. This home has over 3000 sq ft and sits on a 2.69 acre lots for lots of privacy. Being offered with all appliances and partially furnished. Asking price $679,000
Call William “Yogi” Kurtz at Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate on 609-780-6557
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SALES & RENTALS
1331 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, CAPE MAY
5 Beds, 3 Baths $1,247,000
Fantastic location offering ocean views, one block to the beach! Built in 1994, on a corner lot, with two generous decks facing the ocean. Ample room for entertaining friends and family, with great rental potential.
agent: dee lanzalotti, cell 609-226-5000
Sid, Betty and Jim Moffatt
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc.
Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 739 Washington Street, Cape May
(609) 884-5800 JerseyCapeRealty.com
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Deana and Keith Lambie, Kathy and Scott Bennung
ACROSS 1. Ford 6. Subaru 8. Aston Martin 10. Hot Rod 12. Rolls Royce 13. Dashboard 15. Corvette 17. Seatbelt 18. Cadillac
19. Buick 24. Bentley 25. SUV 26. Engine 27. Text 28. Minivan 29. Audi
DOWN 1. Fiat 2. Rim 3. Ferrari 4. Tracy Chapman 5. Little Deuce Coupe 7. BMW 9. Porsche 11. T-top
14. Tesla 16. VW 19. Beep 20. Mustang 21. Rev 22. Jeep 23. Jaguar 24. Benz 27. T-Bird
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CYCCM Commodore Robert, Karen
Rob and Wendy Wilson
Corry Joyce, Kate Hathaway
Angela, Laura
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512 Washington Mall Cape May
Sol Needles Real Estate
877-248-2684 cbcapemay.com
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE 650 Townbank, North Cape May
1,700 sq. ft. professional space for doctor’s office or other commercial use. 2nd floor space has elevator, nurse’s station, 5 treatment rooms, staff kitchen area. $3,000/month plus all utilities 2,800 sq. ft. doctor’s office, ready for immediate occupancy. Large waiting room, large office, reception area, 7 exam rooms, 3 bathrooms, staff kitchen area. $6,000/month plus all utilities
LISTING AGENT Peggy Vogel Sales Associate 609-827-5506
peggy@cbcapemay.com
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. 1508 New York Avenue, Cape May Sold for $1,875,000 Seller’s Agent 21 Patterson Avenue, Cape May Listed for $987,000 Seller & Buyer’s Agent 808 Washington Street, #2, Cape May Listed for $399,000 Seller’s Agent 600 Madison Avenue, Cape May Listed for $850,000 Seller’s Agent Beach Block
Bay Block
29.6 Acres
Bay Block
Listed $148,900
Listed $590,600
Listed $365,000
Listed $189,900
6 SUNRAY BEACH ROAD DEL HAVEN 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
16 JEFFERSON STREET CAPE MAY, UNIT 4 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
1216 WASHINGTON STREET WOODBINE 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath
203 BAY AVENUE VILLAS 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
New Construction
Garage
Bay Gardens
Cape Meadows 55+
Listed $1,175,000
Listed $249,000
Listed $268,000
Listed $75,000
209 PRINCETON AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath
408 CROYDON DRIVE NORTH CAPE MAY 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
52 HERON WAY NORTH CAPE MAY 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
756 LILY POND DRIVE ERMA 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
941 COLUMBIA AVENUE CAPE MAY 609-884-5005
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MARGARET KITTNER BETHEL Realtor Sales Associate
2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
609-408-1012
MBethel@CoastlineRealty.com
ADULT COMMUNITY
RETIRE IN STYLE!
715 Lily Pond Drive Cape Meadows, Erma $104,000 2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 2-car parking pad and large covered side porch
721 Lilly Pond Drive, Cape Meadows, Erma $120,000 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom Double wide, screened porch Huge living room, vaulted ceiling
ED C0NNOLLY
Broker Sales Associate With superior marketing and strategic planning you can expect a greater return on your investment. Call me today for a free comprehensive evaluation of your property.
609-602-3089
Ed@CoastlineRealty.com
201 HARVARD AVENUE, CAPE MAY POINT
SOLD Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com
CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015-2018
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MakeYour Shore Home Dreams Come True CALL MARYANN & START PACKING!
4 Holly Drive, North Cape May 3 Bed, 2 Bath $285,000
717 Townbank Rd Lower Township 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath $459,000
815 Stockton Ave Cape May 8 Bed, 7.5 Bath $1,499,000
Well-maintained ranch home with a .60 acre lot on a quiet tree-lined street, just a few minutes from the Bay.
All the rooms in this home are extra spacious. Minutes from ocean and bay, Cape May Winery next door.
This grand home is just one block off the beach. Water views from the front bedrooms are stunning.
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Jeff, Kreni, Marjie, Raymond
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
Kevin PC, Madam Secretary Susan O’Reilly, Bill Hall, Celie Souder
Kim@CoastlineRealty.com
JUST LISTED
JUST LISTED OPEN HOUSE Sat, Mar 30 11am-1pm
405 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May $895,000 4 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom Bright, airy custom home with great seasonal rental history.
1902 Tidewater Avenue Rio Grande $315,000 3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom Gorgeous Legacy of Cape May 55+ Townhome end unit.
Coastline Realty, 941 Columbia Avenue, Cape May 609-884-5005 CoastlineRealty.com
Betty, Eddie, Meg, Susie
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Featured Sale Listing 338 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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Thom Moore
The McCauley and O’ Brien clan
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Ryan Griffin Salesperson Direct: 609.602.5578 Office: 609.884.1300
FOR SALE!
925 COLUMBIA AVE., WEST CAPE MAY 4 BR/3.5 BA New construction, Craftsman Style home, close proximity to downtown w/private rear porch! $1,195,000
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!
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219 NORTH ST., CAPE MAY 7 BR/4 BA Victorian home close to beaches, Congress Hall, and Washington St. Mall. $1,249,000
206 COLUMBIA AVE., WEST CAPE MAY 4 BR/3 BA Cape Cod renovation near Nature Conservancy w/partially covered decks.$799,995
606 B SECOND AVE., WEST CAPE MAY 4 BR/3.5 BA new construction home offered by Burke Builders. $850,000
209 E. MONTEREY AVE. WILDWOOD CREST Detached, updated, 1 bathroom studio condo, located a few blocks to the beach. $94,500
RGriffin@deSatnickRealEstate.com www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
March 28, 2019
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512 Washington Mall, Cape May
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Properties For Sale... Call For More Details
509 Pearl Avenue, Unit 3, Cape May Point 2 bedrooms / 1 bath $499,000
69 Pierces Point, Cape May Court House 4 bedrooms / 3.5 bath $1,900,000
3505 & 3407 Route 9 South, Rio Grande The Rio Station $3,500,000
9 Jackson Street, Units 408 & 208, Cape May 1 bed/1 bath - #408 - $395,000 #208 -$409,000
1524 New York Avenue, Cape May Building lot in Poverty Beach $949,000
3010 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood 1 bedroom / 1 bath condo $159,900
12 Second Avenue, Cape May 5 bedrooms / 4F-2H baths $4,975,000
110 E Bates Avenue, Villas 3 bedrooms / 2 baths $189,900
509 Pearl Avenue, Cape May Point 7 bedrooms / 3.5 baths $1,195,000
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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Jersey Cape Realty
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SALES & RENTALS
Buying & selling with integrity & trust
Heijung Park-Colameco Broker / Sales 609-602-8641 Cell Heijung@jerseycaperealty.com
My sellers said: “You exceeded our expectations and we appreciate your willingess to go over and above the basic demands of the everyday real estate sales professional.”
Bill Bezaire, Gary Padussis
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
FOR SALE! 526 SEASHORE RD., ERMA 3 BR/1 BA Ranch style home with a full basement located on a 100’ x 125’ lot. $129,000
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
Joe Panullo, Pete and Lorraine Baldwin
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
Joe, Dave Gillespie
March 28, 2019
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Cape May crew PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
225 E. Delaware Pkwy, Villas-$139,900
Featured Vacation Rental
Newly Listed
Listed by LAURIE SCHIFFELBEIN REALTOR, SALES ASSOCIATE ABR, MRP, RENE, SRS
13 Douglass Avenue, West Cape May 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths Sleeps 10 Beautiful and very private cottage style home with two en-suite bungalows (three master suites in all). This home is perfect for those who want a different but exceptional Cape May experience. Weekly Rates starting from $4500.
Award Winner 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018
Christina P. Clemans Licensed Real Estate Broker 1159 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com
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Around The Avenues And Alleyways Of Cool Cape May
The Beadle family around Cape May Brewery over St Patrick’s weekend 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 Stunning 1st floor unit with numerous upgrades. Entry foyer has ceramic tile floor that opens up into the wood floor hallway and living areas. Built with 2 master suites each with a private covered deck, 2 additional bedrooms or den and a 3rd full bathroom. Water views from living and dining rooms that open up to a covered porch. Around 2,454 sq ft of interior living space. Selling 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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410 Central Avenue, CM Point
409 Townbank Road, NCM
1500 New York Ave., Cape May
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths - $1,149,000
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $298,000
6 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths - $2,197,000
New Construction Upside-down style home being built near the popular Red Store with hardwood throughout, gourmet kitchen, 1st & 2nd floor master suites.
Newly Renovated Near bay, shopping and schools. Granite countertops, hickory hardwood flooring, new kitchen, new baths! Move right in.
Ultimate Seashore Escape Luxury home with generous open living spaces, exceptional quality and workmanship, and beautiful ocean views.
902 Ocean Drive, Lower Twp.
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1432 Missouri Ave., Cape May
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $578,000
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths - $699,900
jerseycaperealty.com Search Sold Properties
Canyon Club, Unit 1004 Luxury with many upgrades in this top floor condo. Beautiful harbor and marina views. Boat slip available for purchase.
SEE WHAT JUST SOLD!
One Block to the Harbor Spacious, upside-down contemporary home with vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors and large front and rear decks.
316 E. Syracuse Ave., WW Crest
77 Beach Drive, North Cape May
12 Hyannis Drive, Tranquility/LT
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths - $669,000
4 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths - $750,000
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $334,000
Like-New Townhome Just 1.5 blocks to the beach. Enjoy upgraded kitchen, hardwood floors, plantation shutters and private master bedroom deck.
Direct Water Views Spectacular Bayfront setting. Comfortable, spacious home – update to your liking or build your dream home!
Open 7 days a week With our full-time professional Realtors & a fully dedicated rental team
Contemporary-style Home Comfortable, affordable, and convenient location! Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, gas heat, central air, skylight.
609-884-5800
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6 Poplar Avenue, Cape May Court House Immaculate Three Bedroom Optional Lot Available- $275,000
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cape May Immaculate, Turn-key Twin Style Home Two Bedrooms- $412,500
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202 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point Spacious Four Bedroom Home Two Blocks to Beach- $814,000
3803 Bybrook Drive, Cape May Beach Just Blocks to Delaware Bay Beaches Lovely 3 Bedroom Home- $235,000
Vacation Rental Spotlight
209 S. Broadway, Cape May 6 bedrooms/2 baths Sleeps 12
34 Gurney Street Cape May “The Abbey” 9 bedrooms/ 9.5 baths Sleeps 26
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!
SOLD!
224 W. BUTTERCUP RD., WILDWOOD CREST Lovingly maintained 4 BR/2 BA home with an above -ground pool. $465,000
1600 WHITTIER AVE., NORTH CAPE MAY 3 BR/2 BA with detached garage, located one block from The Delaware Bay Beach. $420,000
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
Ashley Peoples Broker Salesperson / Office Manager
Direct: 609.408.9258 Office: 609.884.1300 Email: APeoples@deSatnickRealEstate.com
FOR SALE! 215 HERITAGE LN., UNIT B4 CAPE MAY 4 BR/2.5 BA condo w/partial ocean views and mulitple private decks. $899,900
FOR SALE!
ROSEMANS LN., CAPE MAY Waterfront new construction. Spicers Creek at Cape May Marina. 4 BR/3.5 BA homes. Starting at $799,500
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204
Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record
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Featuring music from the 50s and beyond, Dane Anthony’s show brings you tunes such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Personality,” “Roll over Beethoven” and a tribute to the Platters. Known for his great energy and charisma onstage, Dane Anthony and his band will fill Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom with music and memories you won’t want to miss.
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