No. 27 - August 11

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Wednesday, August 11, 2010 ¯ Vol. 8, No. 27 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Victor Grasso And The Muses At His New SOMA Show

Exit Zero’s Been Hijacked!

See Page 11

THIS WEEK...

Everybody, out of the water...

it’s time to read The Shark Issue!

Our Comphrehensive, Day-by-day Guide: This Week In Cape May

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Almanac THURSDAY August 12 Scattered thunderstorms

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High Temperature: 83 Low Temperature: 72 Chance of Rain: 40% Sunrise: 6:10am Sunset: 7:58pm High Tides: 10:23am, 10:39pm Low Tides: 3:59am, 4:16pm

FRIDAY August 13 Scattered thunderstorms

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High Temperature: 81 Low Temperature: 69 Chance of Rain: 40% Sunrise: 6:11am Sunset: 7:57pm High Tides: 11:14am, 11:30pm Low Tides: 4:47am, 5:12pm

SATURDAY August 14 Sunny

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High Temperature: 82 Low Temperature: 70 Chance of Rain: 0% Sunrise: 6:12am Sunset: 7:56pm High Tides: 12:08pm Low Tides: 5:36am, 6:10pm

Inside This Issue «The Coffee Break Page................. Page 10 «Ramblings From the Editor......... Page 11 «Customer Service........................ Page 17 «The Contest Page......................... Page 18 «Food & Drink Guide.................... Page 19 «A Night On The Town.................. Page 25 «Around the Bars and Clubs.......... Page 31 «Spouty Offy................................. Page 33 « A Cape May Lover.........................Page 39 « The Old Fogey............................. Page 45 « The Organic Column.................. Page 53 Come See Us Online

Reader Quote Of The Week

Visit our revamped website www.exitzero.us

“WOW – you both continually outdo yourselves in presenting a spectacular magazine for all of us to enjoy and savor. Thank you so much for a wonderful publication. It just arrived at the Village as well as home – I look forward to sitting down tonight and going through it page by page” - Annie Salvatore, Executive Director/ President of Historic Cold Spring Village

And be one of our huge and growing army of friends on Facebook, where you can check out beautiful photographs and enter fun contests www.facebook.com/ exitzeropublishing

THE BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN! Now Serving Live Crabs & Lobsters!

Friday, August 13 STELLAR MOJO (FULL BAND)

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Saturday, August 14 7 MORNINGS

High Temperature: 85 Low Temperature: 71 Chance of Rain: 30% Sunrise: 6:13am Sunset: 7:55pm High Tides: 12:24am, 1:05pm Low Tides: 6:27am, 7:12pm

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High Temperature: 84 Low Temperature: 72 Chance of Rain: 30% Sunrise: 6:14am Sunset: 7:53pm High Tides: 1:22am, 2:05pm Low Tides: 7:22am, 8:17pm

Wednesday, August 11 TERRY-OKE Thursday, August 12 THE LOOP

SUNDAY August 15 Isolated thunderstorms

MONDAY August 16 Isolated thunderstorms

« The Shopping Guide................... Page 65 «The Answer Lady........................ Page 67 «Health & Beauty Guide................ Page 95 «Adopt An Animal.........................Page 96 «Cape Curiosity............................ Page 101 «Activity of the Week.................... Page 111 « The Cape May Crossword .......... Page 123 «The Movie Column...................... Page 125 «Bird Droppings............................ Page 127 «Homes of the Week...................... Page 139 «About Exit Zero........................... Page 143

Sunday, August 15 STELLAR MOJO $2 Miller Lites, MGD 65 and Miller High Lifes Monday, August 16 BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL (FKA DUTCH RUDDER)

Sunday, August 29 Annual Froth Blowing Contest

Tuesday, August 17 TERRIBLE TUESDAY - DJ PANCAKES $2 Miller Lite - $2 Ugly Mug Summer Brews

OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM-2AM YEAR ROUND! (609) 884-3459 • 426 Washington Street Mall, Cape May

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery

Laurie and Anna Marie

John Relle, Naheed Monower

George, Vicki

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

LUCKY BONES BACKWATER GRILLE

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D L O C Y PE MA IN C A

Lucky Bones Pre-Game... Music starts at 8pm SUMMER SPECIAL Half Price Pizza Every Night • 11pm-Midnight

Award Winning Lunch & Dinners!

REVERSE HAPPY HOUR

Every Saturday Night • 11pm-Midnight $2 Ice Cold Miller Lite Drafts • $3 Margaritas SUNDAY BREAKFAST & STEEL DRUM BRUNCH 8am-1:30pm

Live Music This Week!

Wednesday, August 11 Thursday, August 12 Johnny’s Cousin Steve Simo & Dobbs

Sat., August 14 Blondage

Lunch • Dinner

Sunday, August 15 Justin Steere

1200 Route 109 South, Cape May

Thin Crust Brick-Oven Pizza

(609) 884-BONE (2663)

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Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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FISH MARKET SPECIALS FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 THRU SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

SEAFOOD GUMBO

Fred May, Bruce Grasso

$5.50/pint TAKE-OUT SPECIALS FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

APPETIZER FOR 2 SPECIAL

2 BBQ Clams, 2 Clams Casino 2 Deviled Clams & 2 Oyster Rockefellers $8.95

Fried or Broiled FRESH, LOCAL FLOUNDER & SCALLOP PLATTER

Sandra Bloodworth, Janet Miller, Steve Haas

Served with Cole Slaw & choice of French Fries or Baked Potato

$10.95

Fisherman’s Wharf ª Cape May

609-884-3064 www.thelobsterhouse.com Call Ahead & We’ll Have It Waiting For You! Mike, Therese, Bob, Mary Lou

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery

Paula Spiegel, Diane Sykes

Shirley Stiles, Mr. Williams

Julie Papendick Menz

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

Famous for Our Wings!

Mondays RIB NIGHT 1/2 Rack - $8.50 Tuesdays TAVERN PIZZA NIGHT $3.50 Small Pizzas $5.50 Large Pizzas Wednesdays OUR INFAMOUS WING NIGHT! starting at 3pm

8 FLAT SCREEN TVs

BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY TAKE-OUT PACKAGE GOODS DAILY SPECIALS HAPPY HOUR • 3-5pm Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri $2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

Corner of Texas Ave. & Washington St., Cape May • 884-4712

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery

Dan and Tanya Mathers

Victor and Bruce Grasso

John and Mary Lou Gartland

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

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE, PLAY ON. ~ WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Reserve Your Private Party for 2010!

Rehearsal Dinners Reunions Baby Showers Bridal Showers Any Special Occasion

Serving Dinner Nightly from 5pm Reservations Recommended Gift Certificates Available!

Reservations: (609) 898-9800 301 Washington Street Mall, Cape May, Corner of Washington & Perry Street www.cucinarosa.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage”

Page 7 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah

Chardonnay Riesling Port

Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Tasting Room - Open Daily 12-6pm Winery Tours - Daily at 3pm Every Wednesday - starting 6:30pm

GRILL NIGHT AT THE WINERY Complimentary Wine Glass & light dinner Now Taking Reservations for August 11 & 18 Will Knapp, Carolanne Williams, Holly Knapp

$28 per person • Space Limited • Call for reservations

Winery will be open until 9pm on Wednesdays!

711 Townbank Road, North Cape May (609) 884-1169 • www.capemaywinery.com

Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30pm Maggi, Bill, Anne

Beach Avenue & Howard Street at the Hotel Macomber

(609) 884 8811

Don Segal, Russ Neuman

www.unionparkdiningroom.com

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Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Victor Grasso and Nancy Miller

David and Vickie Tryon

Keirsten Hamilton, Emily Dilworth

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage”

Page 9 VOTED 2010 BEST NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV SUN GOES DOWN IT ONLY GETS HOTTER AFTER THE

Open til 2am TUESDAY

GameTime Tuesday Free Pool & Free MegaTouch Video Games (9pm-12am)

WEDNESDAY

Fantasy Football Headquarters Charlie Hagerty, Jennifer Evans, John Daniels

THURSDAY

Are You Smarter Than A Bartender (9pm)

FRIDAY

Happy Hour (4-7) featuring James Klapp

Sensational Soul Cruisers

(10pm)

SATURDAY

The Benderz

(10pm)

SUNDAY

Happy Hour (4-7) featuring Blind Drunk Leslie Martel, Muriel Gray, Susan Neuman

(609) 884-4800 At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur St. www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com www.facebook.com/CabanasOnTheBeach Julie McElroy, Rich Mayone

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The Police Blotter

Every week we feature quirky police reports from small towns across America. Found on the website www.smalltownmisfit.com.

PARK CITY, UT: On Saturday, January 24 at 6:43pm three people called the police reporting a man was naked, rubbing his backside on a door and yelling at women. He was gone by the time the police arrived. Officers were told he left in a taxi. – Park Record

Learn Russian With Tanya

YOU probably couldn’t throw a stone in Cape May without hitting an Eastern European person, though we would condemn such an act. We at Exit Zero warmly embrace our Commie Cousins (we’re joking!) and to this end offer a weekly lesson to help you communicate. Please note – the “Russian” we are printing is our phonetic interpretation to make for easy reading.

What kind of sharks do you have in your country? Kakie vidy akul est v vashei strane?

And, here is how your Russian-speaking friend is likely to respond: Tolko te, kotorye ohotiaitsa na bogachei. U Belarusi net vyhoda k moriu. Which translates to: The only sharks we have are women who hunt for rich men.

Belarus is landlocked.

–Tanya Zotava

Weird Word Of The Week

Onychophagist The world is full of onychophagists – this weird word refers to somone who bites their nails.

A Picture From The Past

Don Pocher

This Cape May cottage, now known as the Christopher Gallagher House, was built in 1882 with the same design used for Poor Richard’s Inn, just down Jackson Street.

Christopher Gallagher was a partner in Gallagher & Burton, a Philadelphia distiller of rye whiskey. Prior to its current ownership, the cottage was owned by the Kramer family who purchased it from the Gallagher’s and at one time ran it as a B&B known as the Gibson House. Today, it’s a private residence and off limits to weary travelers. Ben Miller

Facebook Mystery Contest

KNOW your way around Cape May? Think of yourself as the observant type? Feast your eyes on the photograph above, taken by our resident cryptographer Dan Mathers.

If you think you know what Cape May restaurant this is, you have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at a local business. Go to the Exit Zero Facebook page before Monday for a full-size, full-color photo and instructions on how to enter – follow the instructions carefully. And, don’t worry if you have never used Facebook before – it’s easy! Just ask your six-yearold nephew. To enter, look for the mystery photo at www.facebook.com/exitzeropublishing. Good luck!

Random Fact Of The Week

IN 1977, long-running Happy Days was struggling to stay relevant. So, writers had Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli jump over a shark while on water skis, giving birth to the expression “jumping the shark,” used to describe a desperate, dramatic measure by a TV show.

Fortune Cookie Of The Week J Human invented language to satisfy need to complain. J ONCE a week, the folks at Exit Zero eat at Cape Orient, the island’s fine Asian restaurant. Sometimes we find pearls of wisdom at the end of our meal. And sometimes we don’t. The above fortune cookie was eaten with the Chicken Pad Thai and Beef Udon noodles. Please note: Any typos are not ours, but those of the fortune cookie manufacturers. We print them as we find them.

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Ramblings From The Editor Someone Else

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

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S THE saying goes, “When the cat’s away, the mice come out to play,” and this issue is a testament to that statement. While editor/publisher/boss Jack Wright is away enjoying his first true vacation in years, advertising manager Jason Black, intern Jon Roth and I have been running amuck – well, not so much Jason. Jason pretty much does the same thing every day regardless of who is around.

He is a man of routine. I guess I shouldn’t say we’ve been running amuck, either. Yes, I may have hijacked this page without prior approval, but you’ll find that you are holding yet another enjoyable issue of Exit Zero...

I hope.

What we have done is try to implement some of the things we’ve been discussing together (the mice whisper around the water cooler when the cat’s not listening). We (mostly me) are taking the chance to bring those ideas to you, so that you can get a flavor for what some of the underlings at your favorite publication have been up to. I hope that you’ll enjoy.

Now, the first thing on that agenda is our easy-to-read, easy-to-navigate list of things happening This Week in Cape May on page 31.

It’s useful for both locals and tourists. Want to know what band is playing at what bar?

Want to know what events are happening?

This handy page has everything you need to plan a weekend. I don’t usually bother to consult the paper before heading out for the weekend, but the hope is that having everything so easily accessible will encourage that behavior. It really is convenient. So, you no longer have an excuse to lounge around the same old bar.

We also wanted to give you a feel for what goes on behind the scenes. You’ll find a short snippet from Jon Roth about what it’s like to work in this crazy office on page 59.

Jon is our intern this summer, and he’s been great – though not quite as good as I was. One of the perks that Jon has enjoyed is that he has not had to pose nude for the magazine.

As such, he’s been bestowed with the title of Assistant Editor, whereas I was (and to some extent still AM) unofficially dubbed The Naked Intern.

Jon’s also been given the opportunity to write to you about the woes of his paying job as a server in the debut of Customer Service on page 17. We’d appreciate it if you would give us some feedback. If you’re a server here in Cape May and want to share a story with us, please email dan@exitzero.us. Try to keep your story positive. We all know how frustrating waiting on others can be, but there are some very funny, very happy stories out there. We want to hear them.

Feel free to send us a 500-word story or a

brief synopsis of the story you want to share.

If we like the idea, we’ll email you back and tell you to write it. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar too much, because that’s what Jon’s here for – just write it as you would say it. This applies to chefs, cooks, bartenders – anyone in the service industry.

Make sure the subject line of the email reads “Customer Service.”

If you’re a reader and you enjoyed the column, please let us know. With enough feedback we might be able to continue this through subsequent issues. And – if you feel so inclined – we’d enjoy your feedback on the other columns in Exit Zero, too. You can write a few words about each; you can tell us why one is your favorite; you can rank each column from 1-5 – it’s entirely up to you.

Respondents will be entered to win a handful of gift certificates to local businesses. Just email dan@exitzero.us. Make sure the subject line of the email reads, “EZ Review.”

I’ve also asked advertising manager Jason Black to put together a few words.

Jason is quite a character, and while many of you regularly speak with Jason over the phone, very few people get to know him the way we do. I’m going to try to convince him to share some of that with you. He’s not a big writer, but I think you’ll enjoy his Behind the Scenes at Exit Zero Publishing on page 83.

The last thing I want to put out there is an apology to editor Jack Wright. I hope the paper is error-free and that the new features are met with a good reception. Please don’t fire me, Jack. I hear it’s a tough economy for job hunting.

So, as always, enjoy your Exit Zero. I’m looking foward to your feedback. It might just save my job...

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Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT

Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER Open Every Day • 7am-10pm We have great soups, desserts, seafood & sautéed specials!

Delicious Homemade Specials

Duck, Ami and Carol Menz, Muriel Gray

Beach Avenue & Grant Street, Cape May 884-3772 • www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

Seaside Cheese Co. Maryanne, Julie, Tai

WE’RE MORE THAN JUST CHEESE...

CHECK OUT OUR MEATS! Prosciutto di Parma, Serrano Ham, Sopressata, Finocciona and Lots More!

600 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

Lynn, George, Joanne, Mike, Bob, Austin

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Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery

Phyllis and Joe Lisauti

Brittany Goldstein, Peter Cole

Lew Thomas, Emily Thomas

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

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Wendy and Donald Segal

Roy Steinberg, Jeanne Ruddy, Victor Keen

Shirley, Colonel Rich, Ron the Magnificent, George

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Page 15 Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks, Pasta, Veal & Chicken

ODMOTHERS NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS! Dinner Nightly from 5pm

Austin, Madge, Valrie and Lynn

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS • 5:00-5:30 Soup or Salad, Entree & Dessert • $16.95

Broadway & Sunset ~ 884-4543

Lynsey Tomlinson, Nikki and Grace Traa

Serving Dinner Nightly From 5pm

EARLY BIRD MENU AVAILABLE FROM 5-5:30PM

Only $19.95

898-0100 (609) 898-0100

Sunset Blvd., West Cape 1 1Sunset Boulevard., West CapeMay May Brittany, Carol, Alicia

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A classic bar... a reputation for fine dining... this is the place.

Opening For Victor Grasso’s New Show “Up From The Wreckage” Saturday, August 7 at SOMA NewArt Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Serving Dinner from 5pm Early Dinner Specials • 5-6pm • $21.95 1/2 PRICE RAW BAR ITEMS! 5-6pm Nightly in the Pub Only and

CLIPPER SHIP PUB

Duck, Ami and Carol Menz

Sports TV in The Clipper Ship Pub

609-884-5878 • 991 Ocean D rive, Cape May

Many Flavors of Homemade gelato!

Great Summer Specials!

Open 7 Days for Breakfast (from 7am), Lunch & Dinner

Alicia, Brittany (the July and Fall color issue cover models)

FAMILY PIZZA DEAL Extra Large 18” Cheese Pizza

and a Pitcher of Soda - $11.95 (Up to 4 People, Dine In Only, Cannot combine with any other offer)

Become a fan on Facebook for special offers & announcements!

1891 BAYSHORE ROAD, VILLAS • 889-6800

Richard Nibbler, Stephanie Madsen

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Customer Service

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From the inside looking out. Jon Roth’s simple tips to keep your server from hating you.

HAVE been waiting tables for five summers, four of them in Cape May. It’s one of the most lucrative legal jobs in the service industry - the restaurants here are always busy, and the management needs summer employees the same way they do summer customers. I used to complain that I was ill-suited to wait tables (I’m not that outgoing and have a low stress threshold), but after a few years I’ve leveled out pretty well.

Hungry people mostly just want food – I can bring them that.

Still, serving isn’t easy: you need a good memory (to recite specials), great balance (to deliver a tray full of martinis), and unshakeable poise (to take charge when a party of 14 sits down and immediately demands appetizers they haven’t yet ordered). Most importantly, you need the interpersonal finesse to charm upwards of five tables at once. This can be difficult when you’re also responsible for getting food to all those tables. The line between friendliness and efficiency is best toed carefully, but you always want your customer to have the best dining experience possible. Sometimes,

though, patrons can be better served by their server if they know a few things. Here are two tips to make the process as smooth as possible for your waiter, and transitively for you.

Unless you suffer from a health condition or allergy, please don’t change every other ingredient in the dish you order. The chefs have spent a lot of time putting together the menu, and you should hear the things they say when an order hits the kitchen with four or five emendations – it’s unprintable. We all bemoan the loss of the Broad Street Wawa – that doesn’t give you carte blanche to dictate a meal to your waiter like he’s a build-your-own hoagie touch-screen.

If you’re talking on your cell, your server won’t approach to introduce himself and

explain the specials – we’re being polite, not slow. Once you’ve finished your ‘important business call’ (this is your vacation, right?) try not to text while your server is taking your order. I’d also recommend you take your iPhone off the table before your meal arrives, or at least keep it off-sides. Our hands are full, the plates are hot, and no matter how eager you are for the next text, you won’t get it if your cell is smashed under a heaping plate of clams linguine.

A friend of mine who works in Stone Harbor tells me that restaurant patrons in Cape May are routinely more considerate than their counterparts up north. “Up there,” she says, “sometimes they treat you like you’re their servant.” I’m happy to agree – my customers in town are almost always friendly and understanding. When you dine out, your server should be your best friend – he’s your liaison with the kitchen, the management, the whole establishment. And, in a town as small as Cape May, you might see him at the bar that night. If he did his job well and you did yours, your tip could be paying for his drink. After a long day at work, he probably needs it.

HARBOR VIEW RESTAURANT, BAR & MARINA Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week • Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday LIVE MUSIC!!!

Friday, August 13 PLAY NICE 8-12pm

THURSDAY NIGHT Girls Night on the Deck with Heidi & Aurora

Enjoy Sushi on our Deck!

By Popular Local Demand

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Saturday, August 14 DANNY EYER 8-12pm Sunday, August 15 MISS HARBOR VIEW Win Cash Prizes!

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Regular menu served too.

DECK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER!

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Around The Streets Of Cape May Wednesday, August 4 outside of Congress Hall

Katelyn Scheetz, Haley Arena-Miller, Olivia Arena-Miller, Gretchen Scheetz, Sam Souza

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

The Exit Zero Clip Art And Fake Ad Contests Start looking through the paper... you could win a gift certificate to an advertiser!

FAKE AD CONTEST

Somewhere in this paper is a fake ad!

CLIP ART CONTEST Hidden somewhere in the paper is this SHARK TOOTH... Find it & enter to win!

But be aware as it may be a real business in our area, but the product or service will not be real...

Check closely!

This Week’s Prizes:

HOT DOG TOMMY’S • BAY SPRINGS FARM ALPACAS THE ZOO COMPANY • PINK • TEA BE THE SEA ANSWERS JULY 21 ISSUE: CLIP ART Page 1 - In Exit Zero Logo FAKE AD Page 120 - Ghost-o-Meter Ad

Actual Size Shown Here:

This Week’s Prizes:

BLOODY MARY’S • 410 BANK STREET • FRESCO’S ZOE’S • ALL IRISH IMPORTS

WHEN YOU FIND THE ANSWER(S)... ENTER BY ONE OF THESE WAYS: 1. E-mail your name and address along with the answer to: jason@exitzero.us 2. Mail us your name, address, and answer(s) on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper to: Exit Zero Publishing, 109 Sunset Boulevard, Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Entries Deadline Date: Tuesday, August 24. Draw Date: Wednesday, August 25.

One entry per address or email address. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

CONTEST WINNERS - JULY 21: CLIP ART WINNERS Sue Ann Rea - Ridley Park, PA Anne Nguyen - North Cape May, NJ Bob Frock - Hanover, PA Tony Varuolo - Caldwell, NJ Pamela Ficano - Whitehouse Station, NJ FAKE AD WINNERS: Bernice Hoffman - Whitehouse Station, NJ Cindy Caffrey - Stratford, NJ Kimberly Tower - Union, NJ Meghan Rafter - North Cape May, NJ Nancy Mulhollan - Malvern, PA

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

L, D

$10-$30 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

B, L, D

$15-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

B, L

$3-$8 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

NO

YES

D

$24-$30 Cards: V, MC, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

A CA MIA 524 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-6661 www.acamia.com

A lovely little spot on the Washington Street Mall. Fine food, excellent service and great people-watching.

ALEATHEA’S 7 Ocean Street, (609) 884-5555, Ext. 226 www.innofcapemay.com

This fine restaurant offers superb food in a graceful setting, an elegant bar, and dining with ocean views.

AVALON COFFEE 7 Gurney Street (609) 898-8088 avaloncoffeecompany.com

Superior coffee that’s always fresh, and healthy food that’s perfect for both breakfast and lunch.

AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW 991 Ocean Drive, (609) 884-5878 blueclawrestaurant.com

Fine dining near the harbor.

Elegant dining room, cozy fireplace, and the classic Clipper Ship Pub.

BACK CORNER CAFÉ 3860 Bayshore Road, North Cape May (609) 886-2323

A brand-new joint at the rear of the building that formerly housed Bayshore 8 cinema.

Tasty snacks and drinks.

Café

$3-$9 Cards: V, MC, D

N/A

NO

YES

BACKSTREET 600 Park Boulevard (609) 884-7660 backstreetcapemaynj.com

Downhome cooking and a really friendly, laidback vibe in this gem of a place, just a few minutes from Cape May.

B, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

LA VERANDAH 107-113 Grant Street, Cape May (609) 884-5868 www.hotelalcott.com

This superb three star restaurant is located at the beautiful Hotel Alcott... a perfect venue for elegant and romantic weddings

D

$19-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

BELLA MANGIATA 1891 Bayshore Road, Villas (609) 889-6800

This Villas spot favorite attracts people from all over. Why? The food is reliably good and very affordable.

B, L, D

$7-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

BELLA VIDA CAFÉ 406 N. Broadway, (609) 884-6322 www.bellavidacafe.com

“The local café with the wholesome aroma” is what they call it... and that’s how we describe it. Very apt!

B, L, D

$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB

NO

YES

THE BLACK DUCK 1 Sunset Boulevard, (609) 898-0100 blackduckonsunset.com

A chic interior and stylish food, but the ambience is anything but pretentious. Modern American cuisine.

D

$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

BYOB

YES

NO

BLOODY MARY’S 1035 Beach Avenue (609) 884-7000 bloodymarysbarandgrill.com

A little taste of the tropics at this restaurant, which is located at the Atlas Inn on Beach Avenue.

B, L, D

$7-$23 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BLUE MOON PIZZA Perry Street & Beach Avenue Cape May (609) 884-3033

If your stomach is grumbling as you lie on the beach, if you need a late-night snack after a fun night at the bars... it’s all here!

L, D

$7-$13 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

NO

YES

THE BLUE PIG TAVERN 251 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-8422 congresshall.com

Congress Hall’s restaurant is better than ever, serving classic tavern food with a twist or two along the way.

B, L, D

$12-$36 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BIG WAVE BURRITOS 1400 Texas Avenue Cape May (609) 898-TO-GO

Brand new! Tacos, burritos, smoothies and more treats.

Across from the C-View Inn.

L, D

$5-$9

BYOB

NO

YES

KEY

Onsite parking

Handicap accessible

Takeout available

Other details

Dog-friendly patio

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The Situation, Paulie D, Vinny, Single Ronnie

Elise, Ella, Olivia

MGM, Brianna B, Big T

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

$3-$8

N/A

NO

YES

WINERY

N/A

NO

V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

$6-$13

BYOB

NO

YES

BAR

YES

YES

BYOB

YES

YES

BYOB

YES

YES

BYOB

YES

YES

BAR

NO

YES

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

It’s always warm and friendly in this lively beachfront bar that features some of the best live bands around.

CAPE MAY BAKERS 482 West Perry Street (609) 884-7454 capemaybakers.com

Whether you want to start your day with a treat, or want goodies for a picnic or pickme-up, this is the place to go!

CAPE MAY WINERY 711 Townbank Rd., (609) 884-1169 capemaywinery.com

This beautiful winery is open daily from 12-6pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery daily at 3pm.

Winery

CAPE ORIENT 315 Ocean Street, (609) 898-0088 capeorient.com

Great food every time, whether you are looking for Chinese, Thai or sushi. Service is superb, too.

L,D

CAPTAIN’S COVE 1216 Route 109 Cape May (609) 884-7288

Good downhome food at this popular family restaurant, at the harbor. A good stop for breakfast or lunch favorites.

B, L

CARNEY’S Beach Avenue and Jackson (609) 884-4424 www.carneyscapemaynj.com

Good food, reasonably priced, at one of Cape May’s premier nightspots. There’s always something happening here.

L, D

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE at the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington Street (609) 884-5111

The Carriage House offers everything from hearty wraps, salads, quiche and paninis to classic teas.

L

COPPER FISH 416 Broadway West Cape May (609) 898-1555

Chef Geoff Johnson’s popular Copper Fish is under new management, at a new site – Broadway and Sunset.

D

CUCINA ROSA 301 Washington Street Mall (609) 898-9800 www.cucinarosa.com

Nicely located at the beginning of the mall, this Italian restaurant is a mustvisit. Simply superb food.

D

C-VIEW INN Texas Avenue & Washington Cape May (609) 884-4712

A locals’ favorite, the oldest and friendliest tavern in town with great wings, excellent pub fare and cold beer.

DEPOT MARKET CAFÉ 409 Elmira Street Cape May (609) 884-8030

New owners Chris and Lisa Shriver are keeping the old favorites at this locals joint AND adding new specials.

B, L, D

$6-$14

BYOB

NO

YES

DRY DOCK 1440 Texas Avenue (609) 884-3434 www.capemaydrydock.com

A perennial favorite in Cape May. You could say it’s become an ice cream institution! Also a good stop for lunch dinner.

L, D, Ice Cream

$5-$9

N/A

N/A

YES

THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700 virginiahotel.com

With the remarkable cooking of chef Lucas Manteca, there’s even more reason than usual to visit. Sublime concoctions.

D

BAR

YES

NO

KEY

Onsite parking

B, L,D

Bakery

L, D

Handicap accessible

$8-$25

$5-$27 V, MC, AE, D

$12-$19

$7-$20 V, MC, AE, D

$12-$19 V, MC, AE, D

$24-$32 V, MC, AE, D

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

$4-$18 V, MC

$26-$33 V, MC, AE, D

Takeout available

Other details

Dog-friendly patio

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Elise, Ella, Olivia, Mom Mom

Sydney and Greg

Joann and Bill

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s t k r e c e a t B Simply Delicious!

The Cobblers are Back by Popular Demand!

Cobblers available in Blueberry and Peach!

Freshest Ingredients • Fantastic Specials • Friendly Atmosphere • Reservations Recomended Dinner Nightly from 5pm (closed Tuesdays) • Breakfast from 9am on Saturday & Sunday 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May • (609) 884-7660 • www.backstreetcapemaynj.com

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

BAR

YES

YES

ELAINE’S DINNER THEATER 513 Lafayette Street (609) 884-1199 elainesdinnertheater.com

Stop for a cocktail at the classic bar, then sit down for dinner and an entertaining night of comic theatre.

D, Theater

$39.95 fixed V, MC, AE, D

ELLIE’S BAKERY 301 North Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-4007

It’s all ridiculously tasty and it’s all cooked right here on the island. Go on, treat yourself – you deserve it, right?

B, Bakery

$1-$15

N/A

N/A

YES

FISH AND FANCY 2406 Bayshore Road, Villas (609) 884-4007 www.fishandfancy.com

Superb seafood however you like it – fried, broiled, grilled, blackened or sautéed. That’s choice for you. Also great salads.

L, D

$5-$19

BYOB

YES

YES

410 BANK STREET 410 Bank Street (609) 884-2127 410bankstreet.com

Still one of Cape May’s finest restaurants. Serving food that’s as brilliant and creative as ever. A must-visit.

D

$25-$37 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

FRESCOS 412 Bank Street (609) 884-0366 frescoscapemay.com

It wins awards for its Italian food every year for a reason.

This is authentic cuisine served in a beautiful location.

D

$18-$29 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

GECKO’S Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May (609) 898-7750

This local favorite serves superb southwestern food.

Grab a seat on the patio when the weather is nice!

L, D

$8-$24 V, MC

BYOB

YES

YES

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

Excellent downhome Italian food, reasonably priced and great for a family dinner. Try their early birds special!

D

$12-$28 V, MC

BYOB

YES

YES

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

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Come spend the afternoon or night.

B, L, D

$6-$30 V, MC

BAR

NO

YES

HARPOON HENRY’S Beach Drive and Browning (609) 886-5529 harpoonhenrys.net

You know that summer is around the corner when this little slice of the Caribbean re-opens. Bring it on!

L, D

$10-$21 V, MC, D

BAR

NO

YES

HARRY’S Madison & Beach Avenue (609) 884-6113 www.harryscapemay.com

A home-style, friendly feel that puts a modern twist on the classic comfort foods we all know and love.

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD 600 S. Railroad Avenue Rio Grande (609) 846-7347 hawkhavenvineyard.com

Every Friday night in the winter the Wine Bar and Barrel Room is open. A fun, well-run vineyard.

Winery

V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

HEMINGWAY’S 1045 Beach Avenue (609) 884-5611 hemingwayscapemay.com

A relaxed yet elegant island ambiance, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and classic seafood creations.

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

HENRY’S ON THE BEACH 702 Beach Avenue (609) 884-8826 henrysonthebeach.com

One of the best places to take the family for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And you get to see dolphins going back and forth.

B, L, D

$10-$20 V, MC, D

BYOB

NO

YES

HIGHER GROUNDS 479 W. Perry Street (609) 884-1131 highergroundscapemay.com

Great coffee, home-baked treats, and lots of healthy food options. A cozy, friendly corner spot. Try it!

B, L

$5-$10

BYOB

NO

YES

KEY

Onsite parking

Handicap accessible

Takeout available

Other details

Dog-friendly patio

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A Night On The Town

Bars, restaurants, culture and events... Dan Mathers’ weekly guide to what’s going on in Cape May

I

’D NEVER been to an art show, so my wife and I dressed nicely for Victor Grasso’s Up From The Wreckage opening at SOMA NewArt Gallery. We overdressed. Victor was wearing a plaid shirt (think chic lumberjack) with a skinny, black silk tie. I’d sent him a text before the show. “Excited or nervous – how you feelin?” I asked.

“Both,” was Victor’s response. He looked it: a bit more somber than usual, but jumpy like a decaf drinker after an espresso. I suppose when a year of your life is hanging on the walls for people to judge, it can be nerve-wracking.

Still, Victor couldn’t have been THAT nervous. When I arrived five minutes after the show opened, he’d already sold three pieces.

“I sold the one of the settler choking out the Indian,” he said, “I couldn’t believe it!”

I’m pretty familiar with Victor’s work. I’d seen a few of these pieces on the walls of Victor’s studio in North Cape May, and four paintings were used for our color issue covers. Still, seeing our July cover dominating the first room of the gallery was impressive. You couldn’t help but stare at that epic painting of Julie Papen-

dick Menz in a bikini and high heels, holding a marlin and looking for a ride. With a price tag of $10,000, it was the show’s centerpiece.

Victor was mid-conversation when he saw proprietor Janet Miller standing in front of the painting, patiently and purposefully smiling in his direction. He stopped for a moment then looked toward the price tag to see the red dot indicating it had been sold. Victor wasn’t at a loss for words, but couldn’t clean up his language enough for me to quote him here.

When that piece sold, the excitement in the air was almost tangible. “O-M-G,” whispered Victor’s wife Alicia as she passed us on the way to her next micro-conversation.

Walter Romanek had purchased the piece, and I asked him if he was comfortable talking about his purchase on the record. “Of course, but let me get my wife Nancy. She can speak more knowledgeably about it. I just thought it was a picture of a fish – I’m now finding out there’s more to it,” he joked.

Nancy Miller was truly passionate about the piece. “I’ve been in love with Victor since the first time I saw a painting of his. All of his canvases have a dark side to them, a depth and an insight into the character,” she said. “When we saw the Exit Zero with that on the cover, we were like ‘Wow.’” Walter shrugged as he told me, “I know she loves Victor, and she has a birthday soon.”

Victor was shocked by it all. “I’m just surprised anyone showed up,” he smiled. In total, nine paintings were sold that night, but the full show is on exhibit in Carpenter’s Square Mall until September 7. I’ll be stopping back again.

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The Wilson, Drake and Banashak Reunion

Melissa, Marilyn and Frank Montgomery

Alex

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

HOTDOG TOMMY’S Jackson Street @ Beach (609) 884-8388 hotdogtommys.com

If there are better dogs at the Shore, we’ve yet to hear.

Tommy and Mary Snyder are hot dog jedi warriors.

L, D

$1.40-$4

N/A

NO

YES

ISLAND GRILL 311 Mansion Street Cape May (609) 884-0200

Caribbean-influenced food, in a lovely, colorful setting. The sauces and combinations are creative and delectable.

L, D

$13-$26

BYOB

YES

YES

ITALIANO’S 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 898-2200

Sometimes, only pizza will do.

And Italiano are masters. They also have hoagies, salads and wraps, and offer FREE delivery.

L, D

$5-$12

BYOB

N/A

YES

LATITUDES 1246 Route 109 (609) 884-6200 www.latitudescapemay.com

Cape May’s newest restaurant offers good food in a relaxed environment, located right at the harbor

D

$10-$24 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

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

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast diner... The Lobster House has it all.

B, L, D

$5-$25 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

NO

YES

LUCKY BONES 1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONE (2663) luckybonesgrill.com

It’s a huge hit for a reason.

Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service. Gets it right every single time.

L, D

$6-$22 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

MAD BATTER 19 Jackson Street (609) 884-5970 www.madbatter.com

The original fine dining restaurant in Cape May and still one of the best. The food is always creative.

B, L, D

$19-$30 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

MAGNOLIA ROOM 301 Howard Street, Cape May (609) 884-8409 www.chalfonte.com

This is as old school as it gets.

The Chalfonte Hotel’s restaurant has had the same chefs for more than 60 years. Simply wonderful.

B, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

MARIE NICOLE’S 9510 Pacific, Wildwood Crest (609) 522-5425 www.marienicoles.com

Marie Nicole’s serves modern American cuisine with a European ambiance in a relaxed atmosphere.

D

$19-$44 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

NO

MARTINI BEACH 429 Beach Avenue Cape May (609) 884-1925

A lively nightspot with a friendly vibe, great Mediterranean dishes, and a panoramic oceanfront view.

D

$15-$30 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

NO

MAYER’S TAVERN 894 Third Avenue Cape May (609) 884-8980

No frills at this harborfront bar. This is where fishermen go to drink serious drinks and eat seriously good scallops.

L, D

$6-$17

BAR

NO

NO

MERION INN 106 Decatur Street, (609) 884-8363 www.merion inn.com

The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give this place a special ambience.

D

$18-Market V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

OCEAN VIEW Beach & Grant Avenues (609) 884-3772 oceanviewrestaurant.com

A large and very reliable menu.

Classic diner food, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite.

B, L, D

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

BYOB

NO

YES

OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street (609) 884-2111 oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful copper-top bar and classic, generous dishes are what you’ll find here.

D

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

BAR

YES

YES

KEY

Onsite parking

Handicap accessible

Takeout available

Other details

Dog-friendly patio

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

BYOB

NO

NO

PETER SHIELDS 1301 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com

The Georgian revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu matches it all the way.

D

PIER HOUSE 1327 Beach Avenue, (609) 898-0300 thepierhousecapemay.com

A chic restaurant with a lively bar scene and excellent food, located at the La Mer, overlooking the Atlantic.

B, D

$20-$35 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

THE PILOT HOUSE 142 Decatur Street (609) 884-3449 www.pilothousecapemay.com

A classic pub and restaurant offering great burgers, excellent comfort good and an authentic ambience.

L, D

$15-$25 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

RIO STATION 3505 Route 9 South Rio Grande (609) 889-2000

While all around it has changed, the Rio is still serving excellent food with old-style, friendly service.

L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

RUSTY NAIL Beach Avenue between Jackson and Perry (609) 884-0017

The local legend is back and it’s better than ever. The relaunched Nail is beachfront dining at its best.

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

SEAN’S RESTAURANT Beach Avenue between Jackson and Perry (609) 898-0017

Fresh, delicious food at a great beachfront location is what you’ll find at Sean’s Restaurant!

Tell him we sent you.

L, D

$16-$24 V, MC

BYOB

YES

YES

SEASIDE CHEESE COMPANY 600 Park Blvd., (609) 884-8700 seasidecheesecapemay.com

A huge plus for the area when it opened, and this place continues to delight with gourmet treats.

L, D

$4-$12 V, MC, AE, D

N/A

N/A

YES

TOMMY’S FOLLY COFFEE 251 Beach Ave, (609) 884-6522 congresshall.com

Situated in the lobby of Congress Hall, this shop has great coffee and some lovely to-go breakfast goodies.

B, Café

$2-$5 V, MC, AE, D

N/A

NO

YES

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.

L, D

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

BAR

NO

YES

UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKES Beach Avenue & Perry Street Cape May (609) 884-7199

Reliably-excellent food – there is a reason why people wait a while to eat here... excellent breakfasts and brunches.

B, L

$4-$9

BYOB

NO

YES

UNION PARK Beach Avenue & Howard (609) 884-8811 unionparkdiningroom.com

Elegant dining in a classic old hotel, and the food is magnificent and inventive.

One of the best in the area.

D

$18-$35 V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY II 3704 Bayshore Road North Cape May (609) 889-6610

If you want to bring the family for a fine and fun Italian meal, look no further than here! The kids will love it.

L, D

$8-$20 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Avenue (609) 884-5697 www.washingtoninn.com

Superb gourmet food, and a great little cocktail bar to get your night off on the right foot.

Amazing wine list.

D

$18-$34 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

ZOE’S 715 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1233

Zoe’s has large portions at affordable prices. And they have a great patio if the weather is nice... bring Fido!

B, L

$4-$12

BYOB

NO

YES

KEY

Onsite parking

Handicap accessible

$22-$39

V, MC, D

Takeout available

YES

Other details

YES

Dog-friendly patio

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On Broadway

6

SERVING DINNER NIGHTLY FROM 5PM Bill Caterini Plays Live on Friday & Saturday!

609-898-1555

416 Broadway, West Cape May www.thecopperfishrestaurant.com

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This Week In Cape May

Plan your weekend. Plan your week. Plan your life.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 Ugly Mug - Terry-Oke Mad Batter - Jazz with Cape May Jazz Carney’s - Big House Merion Inn - George Mesterhazy Rusty Nail - Wesley Ochs, 4:30pm Lucky Bones - Johnny’s Cousin Steve Harpoon Henry’s - Sal Anthony Aleathea’s - Supper Club Cabaret, 7pm Martini Beach - Geno White Trio, 7-10pm

Aleathea’s - Doug Williams on Piano Lucky Bones - Blondage SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Fishing Tournament Last year 137 boats entered, and the winner hauled in a 95lb white marlin. Weigh-ins take place at the Canyon Club Resort, 5-9m. (609) 884-2400

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 Kiwanis Auction Night - Bid on donated items to raise money for local children, 7-10pm in Kiwanis Clubhouse on Beach Avenue. (609) 884-8888 Pilot House - Jay Bethel, 8-10pm Ugly Mug - The Loop Mad Batter - Carl Behrens The Ebbitt Room - Paul Sotille Jr, 6:30pm Carney’s - Animal House Boiler Room - Terry-Oke Merion Inn - George Mesterhazy Rusty Nail - Marnie and Kate, 4:30pm Lucky Bones - Simon & Dobbs Harpoon Henry’s - Sal Anthony Harry’s - Rodger Gardella, 4pm Bloody Mary’s - Free Hula Lessons 6:30-7:30 Martini Beach - Geno White Trio, 7-10pm FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Classic Car Show - Antique automobiles on exhibit at Cold Spring Village, 11-3pm. www.hcsv.org 33rd Promenade Craft Show - Stroll the beachfront and browse arts and crafts on display from local artisans along the Cape May promenade, 10-5pm.

Ghost 101: Dinner & Investigation - Ghost-One, a paranormal research team, hosts a dinner and investigation at 7pm at the Physick Estate. After a three-course dinner, you will be divided into groups and enter the haunted Physick Estate with a member of Ghost-One to explore four different rooms. Then enjoy dessert and discuss your findings. $50.

Aleathea’s - Doug Williams on Piano Bloody Mary’s - Billy Jack, 5:30-8:30pm Boiler Room - Dane Anthony Cabanas - James Klapp, 4-7pm and The Sensational Soul Cruisers, 10pm Carney’s - Big House Copper Fish - Bill Caterini Ebbitt Room - Paul Sotille Jr, 6:30pm Harbor View - Play Nice, 8-12pm Harpoon Henry’s - Don Kimenker Harry’s - Joe Kozak, 4pm Hemingway’s - DJ Jeff Walden, 9pm Mad Batter - Geno White Trio

Tour the Emlen Physick Estate with paranormal research team Ghost-One. Martini Beach - Eddie Morgan and Rek’d 4 Jazz Merion Inn - George Mesterhazy Pilot House - Barry, 9pm Rio Station - Karaoke with Troy David Rusty Nail - Carl Behrens, 4:30pm, Poker Face, 9pm Ugly Mug - Stellar Mojo (full band) SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 A Ride with the Ghost Writer - This evening trolley ride takes you through Cape May’s Historic District with psychic medium Craig McManus, who will talk about spirits and the history of the houses where he has sensed activity. 8:15pm and 9:15pm. $25.

Classic Car Show - Antique automobiles on exhibit throughout the grounds of Historic Cold Spring Village, 11-3pm. www.hcsv.org 33rd Promenade Craft Show - Stroll the beachfront and browse arts and crafts on display from local artisans along the Cape May promenade, 10-5pm.

Harbor View - Danny Eyer, 8-12pm Cabanas - The Benderz, 10pm.

Ugly Mug - 7 Mornings Mad Batter - Joe and Mike The Ebbitt Room - Paul Sotille Jr, 6:30pm Carney’s - MoFaux Boiler Room - Frank Bey Axelsson’s Blue Claw - George Karavan on the baby grand Bloody Mary’s - Our Island DJ, 8:30-11pm Merion Inn - George Mesterhazy Rusty Nail - Kate Delany, 4:30pm and BlueBone, 9pm Harpoon Henry’s - Michael James Copper Fish - Bill Caterini Hemingway’s - DJ Ron Becker, 9pm Harry’s - 30 Years Later, 4pm

Harbor View - Miss Harbor View Cabanas - Happy Hour with Blind Drunk, 4-7 Pilot House - Barry, 4-6pm Ugly Mug - Stellar Mojo Carney’s - Animal House Merion Inn - George Mesterhazy Hawk Haven - Sangria Sundays, 12-7pm Rusty Nail - All Day Reggae, 1-10pm Lucky Bones - Steel Drum Brunch, 7-1:30pm and Justin Steere at Night.

Harpoon Henry’s - Ann Oswald & Don Shaw Harry’s - Johnny’s Cousin Steve, 4pm Aleathea’s - Supper Club Cabaret, 7pm.

Sunday Funday with Joe Grassi and Doug Williams on piano at night.

Martini Beach - Keith Rippey, 6-9pm Bloody Mary’s - Krazy 4 Karaoke, kids at 5:30, adults at 9pm MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Fishing Tournament Last year the winner caught a 95lb white marlin. Canyon Club Resort, 5-9m. (609) 884-2400 Cape May Kids Playhouse - Family-friendly performances co-sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities hosted at Cape May Stage. $7 for children, 10am. (609) 884-2400 Ugly Mug - Behind The Beautiful Carney’s - DJ, dancing and half-priced drinks Merion Inn - George Mesterhazy Rusty Nail - Justin Steere, 4:30pm Harpoon Henry’s - Ann Oswald & Don Shaw Martini Beach - Keith Rippey, 6-9pm TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Fishing Tournament Last year the winner, of 137 entrants, caught a 95lb white marlin. Canyon Club Resort, 5-9pm. (609) 884-2400 Ugly Mug - Terrible Tuesday with DJ Pancakes Mad Batter - Blondage Carney’s - Karaoke Merion Inn - George Mesterhazy Trio Rusty Nail - Kate Delany, 4:30pm Martini Beach - Keith Rippey, 6-9pm The Chalfonte - Concerts by Candlelight featuring Double Breasted

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OPEN DAILY

Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May Friday, August 6

11am-10pm

Kids’ Menu

Great Veggie Dishes

Tina, Richie, Marcia, Richie, Jennifer, Michael, Mackenzie, Joey

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Charming Patio

Delicious Desserts

VOTED “BEST MEXICAN” NJ Monthly 2009 2002/2005/2006/2007/2008 “BEST OF THE SHORE” Philadelphia Magazine 2006

“Exquisite cuisine served in a charming 19th century setting makes LaVerandah one of Cape May’s finest restaurants. Elegant dining is offered on the outdoor verandah or in a high-ceiling room cooled by sea breezes flowing through French doors opening to the porch... remarkable cuisine... and sophistication...”

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Spouty-Offy The column where anonymous gasbags have their say!

8/8/10

10:54 AM

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I HEARD that Jaws was based on a true story that happened in Cape May. And that Steve and Janet Miller caught the shark and served it up at 410 Bank Street... Is that true? – Cape May {Spouty Offy Editor’s Note: Well, not exactly. While some of the movie Jaws was inspired by a wave of shark attacks in New Jersey, most of it was fiction. Steve and Janet Miller did help with the production of the movie as dive instructors. We do not know the fate of the actual shark “Jaws” from NJ, other than that it was caught... anybody?}

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They sell clothing and stuff.

Tell Joanne we said hello! – Cape May ***

DO nurse sharks help take care of sick sharks? – West Cape May

WHALE sharks... really? Either be a whale or be a shark! You can’t be both. – Mr Spouty Offy Whale

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THERE is this one special shark and if you catch it it will really Mako your day! – West Cape May

MY friend said he had to pay back his loan shark, but I was just curious as to why he even needed to borrow a shark in the first place. – Cape May

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*** IF Russell were a shark, he’d be a hammerhead... because he works at Swain’s. Get it?

–Erma {Spouty Offy Editor’s Note: We’d think he’d be a bull shark, because he is usually full of it.} *** THERE really is a species of shark called the gummy shark.

And here I thought they were just candy like gummy worms.

– Erma *** I STILL cannot imagine the speed of the shark that propelled itself through Jim’s Bait and Tackle store... And it is not even that close to the water! – Cape May *** I SAW a great white shark in

*** IF sailors used to call sharks “seadogs,” just imagine how vicious the land dogs used to be! – Cape May

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I WAS up in Atlantic City gambling the other day and I got bitten by this big card shark! Then it just swam away. What’s up with that? – Cape May

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*** ALERT: This is a serious Spouty-Offy. Catching sharks and cutting their fins off for shark fin soup and then throwing them back in the water to die is very wrong! Any nation (Japan) that does that should stop immediately. Please just use imitation shark fin instead.

I heard it is made from tofu and is very good! – Cape May

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Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May Friday, August 6 PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May Friday, August 6

A day without Kim – Alice and Nicola

Jackson, Mary, Jovanna, Dianna, Lily, Ian, Aaron

Dino, Angela, and Domenico Tozzi

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Confessions Of A Cape May Lover

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An enthusiast’s view of America’s Original Seaside Resort... by Meghan Kunz

Y COLUMN first ran on August 7, 2008. To say that I’m grateful for the past two years (and beyond) does not quite capture how I feel.

I’d like to thank my parents for introducing me to Cape May. For taking me to the Capri Motor Lodge (how I loved their pool with the slide), for walks on the beach and to the arcade. We took pictures next to the Cape May Bell on the Washington Street Mall, and outside Our Lady Star of the Sea, next to the white car that is a permanent summer fixture on their lawn, always tempting me to buy raffle tickets (how I wanted to win that beloved white car). I love the pictures of us on Sunset Beach, especially the ones of Grandma and Grandpa — I remember that day so vividly.

Looking at the photos, I can almost feel the warmth of the sun on my face, the wind whipping my hair around, the taste of the food, and the laughter we shared.

I’d like to thank my friends, including some who I am no longer in touch with,

who took the trip with me to Cape May in high school and college. Those car trips were quite memorable, especially when my mother forced us to listen to AM radio talk shows for the entire 137 miles (this could explain my current obsession with AM radio, but I’m not pointing any fingers).

I’d like to thank my grandmother, who took her last trip to Cape May with us in 2005. Thank you for saying that you would miss us while we were gone – that bought you a roundtrip ticket down to Cape May. Those memories of you draining the

raspberry martini glass are permanently etched in my memory.

I’d like to thank my in-laws, Arnie and Ellen, who graciously watch our small army of animals at home, allowing us to vacation in Cape May on a whim.

Thank you to my husband, Andy. He totally fell in love with Cape May and has since been the one to suggest what I never considered: spending the holidays in Cape May, setting up spa weekends, waverunning, and purchasing real estate. He longs to fulfill my parents’ dream of moving there. He started our annual tradition of spending New Year’s Eve eating at the Merion Inn. He was also the one who encouraged me (relentlessly) over our Olive Garden meal two summers ago to write some ideas down and send them off to Jack Wright. A few Sam Adams Summer Ales later, I did just that. Then, I held my breath.

I’d like to thank Jack Wright for responding to my email that night. And for taking a chance on me. “at the beach” 715 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ (609) 884-1233 www.zoescapemay.com Eat In • Take Out

BEACHFRONT EATERY Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Come join the Zoe’s Girls in a friendly, relaxed, casual atmosphere for great home cooked food.

Open late for Haagen Dasz Ice Cream, Coffee & Dessert Pet friendly on the patio. BYOD!

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91 Beach Drive, North Cape May

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OPEN 7 DAYS FOR LUNCH & DINNER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY NIGHT 6 – 10pm

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Sal Anthony Sal Anthony (Prime Rib night) Don Kimenker Michael James Ann Oswald & Don Shaw Ann Oswald & Don Shaw

Andrew, Jacquelyn, Alyson, Mrs. Morris

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OCEANFRONT DINING! B-L-D (breakfast till 3:00 everyday) Early bird 4:00 – 5:30 Special menu

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Come see the dolphin show while having a late breakfast (served until 3:00) Of Eggs Benedict or a delicious breakfast burrito, yummy French toast and all the normal breakfast items.

Lovely breeze on our oceanfront deck.

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Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant

SERVING DINNER NIGHTLY FROM 5PM

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Featuring Doug Williams Wednesday & Sunday • 7:00pm Dinner & Show • $30 per person

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Benefit Concert For Mickey Chew Authentic Italian Cuisine

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Restaurant & Ice Cream Bar Eat-In or Take-Out Family Run Business

Shep, Wendy, Karen

Open Daily 11am-10pm EVERYTHING MADE FRESH!

6 oz. Burgers • Cheesesteaks • Wraps Fresh Salads • Wings • Hoagies Fresh Seafood Platters • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Hard and Soft Ice Cream • 40 Different Sundaes Much More!

1440 Texas Avenue 884-3434 www.capemaydrydock.com

Suzy, Monica, Kylie

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Brandy, Lisa

Moondoggy, Gig

Kendra Heminway

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LUNCH • DINNER EAT IN or TAKE OUT

DELICIOUS CREPES AND PANINIS!

Tacos – Burritos – Smoothies & Much More..

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Breakfast Crepes Sweet Crepes Savory Crepes Ice Cream too!

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Reservations Accepted • Cash Only Free Parking • Catering Available

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The Parkers

311 Mansion Street • (609) 884-0200

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LIVE MUSIC! Thursdays @ 8pm Fridays @ 9pm Sundays @ 4pm Sorry, no names

LUNCH & DINNER SEAFOOD • STEAKS COCKTAILS • KIDS MENU HAPPY HOUR • EARLY BIRDS FAMILY FRIENDLY TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesday - 9pm WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY (609) 884-3449 • www.pilothousecapemay.com

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The Old Fogey

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

D

ID I ever tell you the tale of how I caught the 30-foot man-eating great white shark that was terrorizing the Jersey shore one summer? About how the struggle ended up as all great battles should, with us both naked, wrestling in shallow water, armed only with our own teeth (and I must admit, a stick of dynamite: I am all for fairness but a shark that size has approximately 3,000 times as many teeth as I do)?

I have? So you know that for an hour afterwards, pieces of sharkmeat rained down on Cape May, along with a dozen license plates, a score of gold bars, a suit of armor, three bewildered Korean fishermen and a portable battery-powered televisual set that was playing I Love Lucy on an endless loop?

I have? What about the time that atomic testing caused a hammerhead shark to grow the size of a football field and it followed the currents to just off the Point, where I defeated it only by dusting off the old U-858 submarine we took off the Huns,

and torpedoing it right in the mouth, just before it swallowed a passing bus full of nuns and schoolchildren? I did? Really?

Well surely you have not heard of the hot summer back in the ‘30s, when the unseasonal record highs melted the icecap under Cape May. Oh, yes: how do you think our island f loats? Magic? It bobs gently on a huge ice f loe. If you don’t believe me, go to the very tip of the island, jump up and down a few times and you will feel the

island wobble a little. Don’t do this if you’re morbidly obese: I will not be responsible for us capsizing. But I digress. The icecap began melting and a prehistoric shark was released. I believe it was a megalodon, but it was hard to get a good look as the surly fellow began wreaking havoc along the coast, taking a car-sized bite from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Have I mentioned how, using only a power cable dragged from a nearby house, I electrocuted the creature over the course of a 24-hour battle? I must say, the stench was unbearable, and sadly the damage to the carcass was too great to allow me to have it stuffed for my D’Catur Museum of Implausibilities. Wait, you know that one already? Impossible!

Well all right, since you’re so wellinformed, here’s one you won’t have heard: one so terrible, so exciting, so downright enthralling I have never told a living soul for fear of causing palpitations of the heart or an unplanned bowel movement.

It happened one dark night when I was skinnydipping. I suddenly- What’s that, Kitchener? Word count? Oh for heaven’s sa

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Daniel Pron, Sarah Hansen

Danielle March, Mike Tsiartsionis

Julia, Leslie

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Kate Delany, Ginnette Shaffer

Deb and Bud Sundstrom

Andrew Reeves

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BREAKFAST!!!

Caribbean Breakfasts (Wed-Sun 8-11:30am)

Monday Nites are KiddiePalooza!

Kid’s Night and The Belmont Magic Show 2 Shows (5pm & 6:30pm) Face Painting, Illusions, Caricatures & Fun!

Kids 4 & Under Always Eat Free

during lunch & dinner with sandwich or entree purchase.

Late Night Menu til 1am www.facebook.com/CabanasOnTheBeach

(609) 884-4800 At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur St. www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com

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LIVE ON STAGE THIS WEEK Wednesday, August 11

BIG HOUSE $3 Coors Light Bottles

HALF-PRICE HAPPY HOUR Seven Days A Week From 3-6pm ½ Price Drinks, Beers & Wines ½ Price Appetizers

Steamed clams, cheesesteak spring rolls, shrimp potstickers, buffalo wings, pizza, loaded skins, baked brie & fruit plate, quesadillas

Thursday, August 12

ANIMAL HOUSE $3 Miller Lite Bottles Friday, August 13

BIG HOUSE

$12 EARLY BIRD SPECIALS Nightly from 4-6pm

YOUR CHOICE: Prime rib, crab cake, clams & linguini, Atlantic salmon, chicken parm, flounder francaise

Carney’s Cape May, Proudly Presents: KEN MCBRIDE “HIMSELF” In the ‘Other Room’ Opening Sept. 3 and running thru Sept 26. on Friday, Sat., & Sunday

Saturday, August 14

MOFAUX Sunday, August 15

ANIMAL HOUSE Monday, August 16 1/2 Price Drink Night with

Showtime 9 – 12pm Reservations suggested

CARNEY ISLAND HOTDOG EATING CONTEST Monday September 6 • Cash Prizes Call 610.324.1675 if you would like to be a contestant.

Check Us Out on Facebook!

DJ & DANCING Tuesday, August 17 KARAOKE - Cash Prizes & Gift Certificates - FUN FUN FUN!!!

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Beach & Jackson Street, Cape May • www.carneyscapemaynj.com

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Fruit Smoothies and Frozen Coffee Drinks.!

Delicious breakfast & lunch sandwiches

COFFEE ROASTED FRESH DAILY

Open Daily at 6am!

Holly Knapp, Kacy Hofstetter, Kim Hofstetter, Kris Kirsh

Fresh Rolled Old World Bagels • Muffins • Croissants Cookies • Cinnamon Buns • Smoothies Specialty Coffees and Drinks • Cappuccinos • Lattes #7 GURNEY & THE BEACH, CAPE MAY • (609) 898-8088 3704 BAYSHORE ROAD, NORTH CAPE MAY • (609) 846-0040 NORTH CAPE MAY LOCATION OPEN DAILY FROM 6:30AM

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Eat In Take Out Catering for Any Event!

Carole and The Conwells “BREAKFAST ON THE FLY” Featuring The Depot Market’s Blend of Locally Roasted Coffee, Breakfast Sandwiches, Baked Goods & Juices!

CALL AHEAD FOR EARLY MORNING PICK-UP! Take the Affordable Tastes of The Depot Market Home with You or to the Beach!

Featuring Delicious Seafood Specials & The Depot’s Signature Soups... changing daily.

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Meg, Amy

Amy, Adrienne

Mike Tsiartsionis, Kendra Heminway

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A Colorful Beach Town Restaurant... with a Laidback L’Attitude

Inspired Coastal Cuisine Serving Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5-10pm Daily Specials • Parking on Premises • Children’s Menu Take-out Available • Reservations Suggested

1246 Route 109, Cape May • 609-884-6200 www.latitudescapemay.com

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Captains Brigid and Jeff

Ryan Hand, Megan Rohlfing

Bud Sundstrom, Geno White

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American Continental Cuisine in a Relaxed Setting Check us out on Facebook!

Lunch and dinner served Wednesday thru Monday Breakfast with a Twist Served Friday, Saturday & Sunday We have delicious lobster rolls & fish tacos!

314 BEACH AVENUE • (609) 898-0017

OPEN DAILY Serving Breakfast & Dinner Lunch on Saturday & Sunday

Introducing...

“Wine Down” at The Pier House

Late Night “Mezze”

(Greek tapas)

Thursday thru Sunday 10pm - ?

1327 Beach Avenue, Cape May

898-0300 • www.thepierhousecapemay.com

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Uncle Bill’s & FAMILY RESTAURANT Open Every Day!

BEACH AVENUE & PERRY STREET, CAPE MAY (609) 884-7199

Now Open on Monday Nights from 7pm for OPEN MIC NITE!

Mondays hours are 7am to 4pm and reopening at 7pm for coffee, food and fun!

BYOB

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The Organic Column

A useful and inspiring guide to eating healthy, natural foods - by Katie Panamarenko

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DEAR friend of mine and Cape May local, Mickey Chew, has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor. I would like to dedicate this week’s column to him by offering some organic, nutritional advice to prevent and combat cancer. As always, I believe all food should be organic. Non-organic diets force your body to combat additional toxins and hormones that are grown into and on the food. There’s likely to be a lack of nutritional value in these choices as well.

Through some research at www. alternative-cancer-care.com, I found the Acid–Alkaline Diet to be most obvious and attainable natural means to combat cancer. Cancer cells thrive in low oxygen, glucose-saturated acidic cells. When your cells are acidic (below pH of 6.5-7), they lose their ability to exchange oxygen, allowing cancer cells and cancer-causing microbes (viruses, bacteria, fungi) to thrive. High acidic diets include: bacon, beef, lobster, milk, oysters, pork, salmon, scallops, shrimp, shellfish, tuna, turkey,

sugar, artificial sweeteners, white f lour, breads, canned fruits, white pasta, salt, yogurt, corn syrup, alcohol, coffee, vinegar, soft drinks, aspirin, tobacco and sodas.

To inhibit the growth of cancer within our bodies, we should strive to maintain a high-alkaline and low-acidity diet. When your cells are alkaline (above pH of 7) cancer is less likely to survive because of the high amount of oxygen present. In a pH of 8 or greater, cancer cells cannot survive.

Ya’ hear that Mickey, and all others fight-

ing cancer?

Alkaline-encouraging foods include: alfalfa, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, caulif lower, celery, chard, cucumber, dandelions, edible f lowers, eggplant, green beans, kale, mushrooms, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkin, radish, spinach, tomatoes, wild greens, apricot, avocado, banana, currants, grapes, grapefruit, melons, lemon, orange, rhubarb, tangerine, watermelon, almonds, tofu, whey, chili pepper, herbs, molasses, fresh fruit juice, mineral water.

I have personally met numerous cancer-stricken folks who stuck to this kind of diet and walked away healthier and happier than any chemotherapy patient. It of course depends on what stage you are in and how willing you are to fully commit to changing your diet. We should all be conscious of this lifestyle so as to combat cancer in all our lives and encourage a higher standard for our means of survival – eating.

[Editor’s Note: While we always want our readers to eat their fruits and vegetables, be sure to do your own research and ask your doctor before starting a new diet.]

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Washington Inn uncorks

the wine bar ALL OYSTERS ONLY $1.00 NIGHTLY 5-7PM

A new, hip, relaxing and comfortable meeting place before dinner, after dinner, for dinner

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flights of wine dinner and small plate menu over 40 wines by the tasting glass rare wines from our cellar open daily 5pm-midnight same address, new experience

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This Guy’s A Gem!

Kate Chadwick meets Scott Thomas, the man who gave Henry’s a shiny new look

S

COTT Thomas is a busy guy. Not one of those all-over-theplace kinds of busy guys, but more of a staying-in-one-spot busy guy. If you’re looking for Scott, it’s a safe bet you’ll find him at Henry’s, the revamped landmark store on the Washington Street Mall.

With a schedule of 11-11, usually seven days a week in season, it’s his home away from home. Well, not quite even that, since he lives in the apartment above the store.

And if you haven’t seen Henry’s lately, you should stop in and see Scott, because you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Perhaps best-known for its signature “CM” nautical jewelry, Henry’s was also a place like so many others – a spot to pick up a sweatshirt or a baseball cap.

That was then, and this is now.

Gone are the dime-a-dozen shirts and sunglasses – the new and improved Henry’s is all about one thing, and that’s jewelry. If bling is your thing, this is your new favorite place. I stopped by for a chat with Scott, and while I’ve never been a jewelry fanatic, I could easily see that hanging around at Henry’s could convert me.

This store looks amazing. I understand you remodeled it all by yourself? Not exactly singlehandedly. I have a young Russian friend who helped me enormously. It was a lot of work, since it hadn’t been renovated in over 20 years, and I wanted to change it because it felt like a place you could walk by without noticing.

We started working on January 5, and we worked 12-hour days, seven days a week until it was done, which was March 17.

If you weren’t doing the jewelry thing, would you be in construction? That is what I used to do – I was a construction project manager in Stewart, Florida. I came up here for a visit with my

friend Jeff, and never really went back. But I’ve been designing jewelry and dealing in gemstones full-time for about eight years.

I notice you don’t wear any jewelry yourself, except your watch and that ring? This ring actually belonged to my late father – it was his Sigma Ki ring, and I wear it every day.

This dismal economy has been so difficult – how has it affected business? It’s been noticeable, but it’s not as bad as it was a couple of years ago. Also, we are now a full-service jewelry store, so it’s not just about selling the jewelry – it’s about designs and repairs, too.

Do you have a typical customer, and if so, who is it? Now that we are a full-service jewelry store, we are still establishing relationships and getting to know our customers here in Cape May. Our staff is extremely knowledgeable, and I’m in here all the time – I’m bad with names, but I’m getting to know faces!

What do you like to do in your down- time? I golf, and I also recently got a chance to go jetskiing for the first time in a while – I used to do that a lot more often when I lived in Florida.

Do you miss Florida? I miss the weather, and the palm trees.

And I’ve certainly experienced the weather gamut this past winter.

What’s the least expensive thing in the store? I’d say our most casual pieces are right around the ten-dollar mark.

Which begs the question – what’s the most expensive?

And a related question – do you have layaway? We do. Our most expensive item is probably one of our Fancy Yellow diamond creations – it’s around $20,000, and is on display in our Ocean City store.

When was your last day off?

Last Thursday, but don’t even ask me how that happened!

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Behind The Scenes At Exit Zero Publishing

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Some reflections by assistant editor Jon Roth

FIRST tried to intern for Exit Zero when I was 15. I sent in a heavyhanded short story from my high school literary magazine and an earnest cover letter. Jack wrote me back saying they already had an intern. I hung low for the next seven years, came back with an English degree and some actual experience, and turned in another cover letter and resume. It took about a month to hear back from the office, at which point I’d begun to equate Jack Wright with the Wizard of Oz. Once a week until then, I would walk into the Exit Zero store with a resume and make my case to the shopkeeper. She would run upstairs to the office, where I assumed Jack dismissed my application immediately. The shopkeeper would come back and tell me “Jack’s on deadline with the color issue, but he’ll get back to you soon.”

He did get back to me (‘soon’ is a relative term), and I started work. I began with training wheels, editing the Shopping, Dining, and Health & Beauty guides (some of the least f lashy and most useful con-

tent in our magazine). Then it was on to the Adopt an Animal section, where I’ve since become familiar with the mugs of many local dogs and cats (check out Kahlua showboating on p99). From there I moved on to edit the rest of our regular columns, usually with Jack over my shoulder to answer questions about hyphenating compound adjectives.

Last week things got real as the deadline approached for the September color issue. Suddenly I understood why Jack so doggedly ignored me when I first applied: a color issue can consume your life. It started out leisurely enough with cursory shop-

ping trips and some lackadaisical online research. It ended with a harried trip to the Cape May County Genealogical Library, where I scanned reels of microfiche with bleary eyes and began emailing contacts with last-minute questions.

Then I went to wait tables – my paying job. I got home at 11pm and spent the next several hours making more revisions and drinking more coffee than I have since I turned in my thesis (which, granted, was only four months ago).

Once I caught up on my sleep (that took a few days) I realized how happy I am to work here. I’ve lived in Cape May half my life, but I think I’ve learned more about this town than ever in the past two months. I’ve been interviewing historians, calling up mayors, reading through archives, attending events and riding my bike all over the place. Working for Exit Zero, you get a sense for the pulse of this town.

What’s it like in the office? Busy and fun. There are more “That’s what she said” jokes than in a season of NBC’s The Office, but that’s my only complaint.

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The Big Exit Zero Guide To Shopping in Cool Cape May

Where Exactly Is The Store Located?

Tell Me A Little About What They Sell At This Place

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A PLACE ON EARTH 526 Washington Street Mall Cape May 866-400-SOAP www.aplaceonearth.com

At the end of the Washington Street Mall on Ocean Avenue, in the basement below Winterwood.

Soaps, lotions and wonderful treats for your body and soul. And they make their own stuff on the premises! The Monkey Farts scent is probably the best-known brand in the store – great name, amazing product.

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ALL IRISH IMPORTS 401 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-4484 www.allirishimports.com

Right across from Collier’s Liquor Store (which, appropriately, is a big green building).

They carry T-shirts, hand-knit fishermen’s sweaters, greeting cards, pewter, Waterford crystal, Belleek, jewelry, perfume and even biscuits.

See their Gaelic and Garlic Tee Shirts.

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ANTIQUES EMPORIA 405 West Perry Street Cape May (609) 898-3332

At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.

There is always a great selection of Americana, furniture, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, vintage postcards, magazines, books and more. Pick up some vintage jewelry to finish off an outfit with style.

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MondayFriday 11-4, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.

BAY SPRINGS ALPACAS 542 New England Road Cape May (609) 884-0563 www.bayspringsalpacas.com

Down New England Road – the northern tip of the island – on your way to Higbee Beach.

This charming 10-acre farm is great for a family visit. Come see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, then pick up a sweater, scarf, blanket or hat made from it. Treat your feet to ultra-comfortable alpaca socks.

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BIRD HOUSE OF CAPE MAY 109 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May (609) 898-8871 www.birdhouseofcapemay.com

On Sunset Boulevard, just west of the intersection of Broadway and Sunset.

An extensive selection of bird houses, from Victorian and colonial styles to urban and eclectic designs. They also offer scented wax pottery, Wind and Willow mixes, home decor and garden accents.

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CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY 701 East Lake Drive Cape May Point (609) 884-2736 www.birdcapemay.org

Follow Sunset Boulevard out to Lighthouse Avenue, turn left and the CMBO is on your right.

Everything a nature lover could want – from field guides, binoculars and scopes to clothing and books. They stock the best selection of binoculars in the area in all price ranges. Featuring beautiful Charley Harper merchandise.

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CAPE MAY LINEN OUTLET 110 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-3630 www.capemaylinen.com

Right across from CVS on Park Boulevard in West Cape May.

Their hand-picked deals and oldfashioned service keep customers coming back. Your source for everything linen, from aprons and tablecloths to linen by the yard. You’re sure to find it here.

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CAPE MAY SANDAL SHOPPE 108 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 898-3547 www.capemaysandals.com

Right off the Washington Street Mall by Happy Baby Boutique and Louisa’s Café.

This is way more than a sandal shop.

They have a wide and varied selection of jewelry, bags, T-shirts and fashion accessories. And they stock sandals in every shape, size, and style you could ever possibly hope to find.

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CAPE MAY WICKER 203 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-1849

On Sunset Boulevard just past the Shell gas station and Chattel House Village.

Wicker furniture has a classic appeal that looks good indoors and out, and compliments any aesthetic. If you’re in the market for the best selection of wicker furniture on the island, look no further than Cape May Wicker.

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CAPE WINDS FLORIST 860 Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-1865 www.capemayflowers.com

On Broadway just before the windowless, brown Verizon building as you leave town.

Cape Winds Florist is family-owned and has more than 30 years of experience.

They always go the extra mile to make their floral gifts perfect. Offering beautiful, elaborate floral arrangements plus prompt, friendly service.

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The Answer Lady

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Wise answers to perplexing questions

HE ANSWER Lady invites inquiries from gentle readers on all manners of relationship quandaries, matters of the heart, and ethics. If you’d like to send a query, write to info@exitzero.us.

Dear Answer Lady If there’s a code to crack with those ridiculous parking meters in that lovely town of yours, I’d appreciate it if you’d share it with your readers. We came to Cape May on a day trip, did some fabulous shopping and delicious dining, but that meter was the low point of our expedition by far! We thought we had it figured out, but apparently were wrong because we got a ticket anyway. What gives? – Fuming Dear Fuming – Asking the Answer Lady to explain the intricacies of those meters is like asking your average three-year-old for the answers to your quantum physics questions. While she doesn’t know much about them, she does know this: she walks along the mall every weekday, and if she had a dime for every f lummoxed tourist wres-

tling with one of those meters disguised as an IQ test, she would be a retired Answer Lady. Hopefully the parking powers that be will address this, and soon.

Dear Answer Lady My family was relaxing on the beach yesterday when a group set up camp right beside us. They were a young crowd having a good time, and presented no problems – until they started smoking. So annoying!

I know they’re not allowed to do it in bars and restaurants any more – why on the

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beach? I wanted to ask them to move, but the wife said no. – Red-Eyed Dear Red – They say there is nothing worse than a reformed smoker, and that’s exactly what the Answer Lady is, so she’s got your back.

How lovely it would be if we could eradicate smoking altogether. It’s especially annoying to see young people doing it. Every time the Answer Lady sees a youngster smoking, she wants to force-feed him the entire pack, one cigarette at a time. But the Answer Lady digresses. In your particular case, your wife was right. Had they been committing an infraction, you would have been well within your rights to either ask them to move or report their behavior to someone in authority. Since what they were doing was annoying but legal, the best plan of action would have been for you to move yourselves. Inconvenient, yes, but it’s best not to provoke a confrontation unless absolutely necessary. Now, had they been blasting Lady Gaga on their radio, for example, I believe you would have had grounds to shoot them.

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CASALE’S SHOES 415 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-3148

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

Casale’s is stocked with everything your feet could ever want or need. There are sandals and beach footwear as well as sneakers, shoes and even strappy little numbers for the ladies.

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CAROLINE BOUTIQUE Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-5055

On Carpenter’s Lane between Jackson and Decatur Streets, right behind the mall.

Located in a cute cedar shake cottage, Caroline’s feature beautiful contemporary clothing and accessories.

Ask about the great line of Michael Stars T-shirts in great colors and comfortable fabric.

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CELEBRATE CAPE MAY 315 Ocean Street Cape May (609) 884-9032 www.celebratecapemay.com

At the corner of Washington Street and Ocean Avenue in Washington Commons.

Celebrate Cape May specialize in all things Cape May. They have a large range of fun souvenirs, plus a good selection of Cape May T-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry and more. If it says ‘Cape May’ on it, it’s here.

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COHWEN’S INK EMPORIUM 1210 Bayshore Road Villas (609) 886-7767 www.cohwensinkemporium.com

Bayshore Road and East Bates Street in Villas.

Cohwen J. Allen opened Cohwen’s Ink Emporium after 13 years of experience in the field. It is Cape May’s only five-star-rated body art studio. They specialize in freehand custom designs, cover-ups and repairs.

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COLLIER’S LIQUORS 202 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 884-8488

Where Lafayette Street runs into Jackson Street next to the Washington Street Mall.

A great variety, a huge list of liquors and beer by the case, 12-pack, six-pack or 22-ounce bottle. On your way to a BYOB and forgot the bottle? Collier’s have a great selection of cold white and sparkling wines.

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EXIT ZERO 109 Sunset Boulevard Cape May (609) 770-8479 www.exitzero.us

In the illustrious Chattel House Village on Sunset Boulevard, across from the Shell gas station.

The coolest Cape May souvenirs, a superb selection of local-interest books, designer T-shirts and an unrivaled collection of historic Cape May prints. Wear the Exit Zero logo with pride.

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FLYING FISH 130 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-2760 www.theflyingfishstudio.com

Right across from CVS on Park Boulevard.

Owner Sue Lotozo hand-makes (and designs) a great collection of cool, offbeat shirts. You will find original, funky, retro designs on high-quality apparel, including a collection of T-shirts that celebrate local beaches.

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GAIL PIERSON GALLERY 658 Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-2585 www.gailpiersongallery.com

On Washington Street across from City Hall.

This fine art gallery is as charming as the center city district in which it resides. It introduces new artists and art lovers to the beauty of Cape May. Art education and interactive online technology are a key focus.

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GOOD SCENTS 327 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-0014 www.sensia.com

On Carpenter’s Lane at the corner of Jackson Street.

You’ll smell the sweet mix of candles incense from the sidewalk. Good Scents also carry lanterns, jewelry, stationery, books and gifts to delight your senses. Check out their wide selection of jazz and world music CDs.

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A full-service grocery store with organic produce, meats, vegan and vegetarian meals, wheat/gluten and allergen-free foods plus natural and organic items.

They carry organic meat products from eco-fish salmon to grass-fed cattle.

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Image: Sheet Music ©2009 Matt Lively, 18 x18 oil on canvas.

Matt Lively | Floating Room Paintings on exhibit through November 27

Welcome to the Cape May Jazz Festivaland Join us in the Gallery for the exhibition of Matt Lively’s bold and imaginative paintings. Matt Lively is an internationally acclaimed artist, from Richmond VA. Lively’s paintings, drawings and prints are intelligently designed, whimsical and fun. Inspired by everyday objects, Lively transforms the familiar with movement, color and unique personality.

In the heart of the historic district, the Gail Pierson Gallery is a fresh take – showcasing the work of artists of varying styles, in a charming downtown setting. The Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May.

This holiday season we welcome residents and visitors to a calendar of receptions and events, with opportunities to meet the artists, hear live jazz, enjoy good food. Come to see us and join our mailing list.

The Gail Pierson Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May. Winter Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

GREEN STREET MARKET 3167 Route 9 South Rio Grande (609) 463-0606 www.greenstreetmarket.com

Up Route 9 in Rio Grande, in the complex in front of Walmart’s parking lot.

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HAPPY BABY 106 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 884-5922

Just off the Washington Street Mall on Jackson Street.

Cool, organic and fun baby clothes.

They specialize in hand-crafted and artisanal products made in the beauitful USA.

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ITALIAN GARDEN 510 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-2300

Just off the Washington Street Mall on Carpenter’s Lane.

Fine Italian exports, including the largest selection of L’Erbolario, an exclusive botanical skincare and fragrance line, in the US. Look for the Alviero Martini designer “World Map” handbags and Murano glass jewelry.

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KATE’S FLOWER SHOP 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-6181 www.katesflowershop.com

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, really close to Seaside Cheese Company.

Strangely enough, they sell flowers!

But Kate and her staff dispense more than just beautiful floral arrangements.

They also give advice on things like philosophy, good books and other stimulating subjects.

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MondayFriday 9-5, Saturday 9-12, closed Sunday.

KONA SPORTS Rio Grande and New Jersey Ave Wildwood (609) 522-7899 www.konasports.com

Dead ahead as you drive down Rio Grande Avenue into Wildwood.

Kona is your surf, bike and summer sport HQ and they have a huge selection of clothing for men, women and kids. They stock a huge selection of board shorts from top brands like Quiksilver and Billabong.

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LOVE THE COOK 404 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-9292 www.lovethecook.com

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

More spices, oils, sauces, mustards, herbs, fresh coffees and salad dressing than you can shake a spoon at (they have those too). Among the gadgets are Hot Spots – silicone pads that act as trivets – hot pads and jar openers.

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MARY ANN’S JEWELRY 511 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 898-8786

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

The smallest shop on the mall, but it’s packed with beautiful things – Rolex watches, pearls, sapphires, porcelain vases, cut-glass and pocket watches.

Stunning estate and new jewelry, with a large selection of diamonds.

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ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN 513 Washington Street Mall and 728 Beach Avenue Cape May 800-23-FUDGE www.fudgekitchens.com

On the Washington Street Mall and beachfront on the promenade.

Chances are good you won’t get past the front door without trying a piece of something delicious at this Cape May institution. Their $1.29 frozen custard cones are back, so go try one today!

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OUT OF THE PAST ANTIQUES 394 Myrtle Avenue Cape May (609) 884-3357 www.outofthepastantiques.com

At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.

Lovely surprises everywhere – a tea set from the 1920s, a cylinder from a turn-of-the-century Edison phonograph or a Wallace Nutting hand-colored photograph. Keep coming back because the selection changes.

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PAT JACKSON JEWELERS 414 Bank Street Cape May (609) 884-0323 www.patjacksonjewelers.com

On Bank Street next to 410 Bank Street restaurant.

Pat Jackson has been designing jewelry since the 1970s and has had her shop since the 1980s. You won’t find anything synthetic or treated – just satisfaction.

Try a twist on the seashell souvenir with an 18k gold scallop-shell bracelet.

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PATRICIA RAINEY STUDIOS 1325 Emerson Avenue North Cape May (609) 886-4863 www.patriciaraineystudios.com

Patricia operates her studio in North Cape May. Call for information on when you can visit.

Patricia is a self-taught artist who paints beautiful oils and watercolors that you’ll see on posters, prints and on postcards all over town. Patricia has painted some of the most inspiring buildings in historic Cape May.

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Come visit our farm in Cape May and get acquainted with our colorful herd of fleecy friends. Shop in our farm store for unique gifts and accessories: alpaca yarn, luxurious alpaca sweaters and blankets from Peru or hand knits by Barbara.

FARM STORE HOURS: Sat. & Sun. 10-4P BAY SPRINGS FARM 542 New England Rd. Cape May, NJ 08204 (near Higbee Beach) Ph. 609-884-0563

Harry’s Harem

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Harry’s Trio

107 Liberty Way • Cape May, NJ Washington Street Mall (609) 884-8844 Stone Harbor • Ocean City • Beach Haven Ship Bottom • Surf City, NJ

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Sneak Preview: www.BaySpringsAlpacas.com

(609) 884-6181 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May www.katesflowershop.com

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FLORIST FOR 26 YEARS! Visit me at my display to see my new products: Beautiful Wooden Plaques of Cape May. SHOW DATES August 14-15 Boardwalk Craft Show August 21 Art In The Park, Wilbraham Park WCM

Patricia Rainey Studios

609-886-4863 • www.patriciaraineystudios.com

Patience Boyce, Naomi Trudeau

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Meet Me At Harry’s Ocean Bar And Grille Thursday, August 5 on Washington Street Mall

Harry’s Posse

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GREEN STREET MARKET

Now in stock.... Five Fingers!

Natural Health and Gourmet The county’s only full-service Health & Gourmet grocery store.

Stimulates the muscles in your feet and lower legs.

Makes you stronger and healthier.

Improves your balance, agility and proprioception.

609-463-0606

3167 Route 9 South, Rio Grande 1 mile north of Route 47 next to Avalon Coffee

www.greenstreetmarket.com

CASALE’S SHOES 415 WASHINGTON STREET MALL | 884-3148

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Store Hours

PINK 33 Perry Street Cape May (609) 898-1113

Inside the Pink House on Perry Street, right across from Congress Hall.

An exciting women’s store brought to you by sisters Jen and Julie, who also run Victorious, located in Congress Hall. You’ll find classy tops, dresses, denim, bottoms, linens, jewelry, handbags and shoes.

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SOMA NEWART GALLERY 31 Perry Street Cape May (609) 898-7488 www.somagallery.net

Just behind the Washington Street Mall off Caperpenter’s Lane in Carpenter’s Square Mall.

SOMA is an original art gallery in Cape May featuring new work from talented regional artists. Victor Grasso’s new show “Up From The Wreckage” opens at the gallery August 4.

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STITCH BY STITCH 315 Ocean Street, Unit 9 Washington Commons Cape May (609) 898-9606/866-563-5399 www.stitchbystitchcapemay.com

Washington Commons is the collection of stores across Ocean Street from the mall.

Your HQ for Cape May and Victorian cross-stitch and needlework designs.

No matter whether you are a novice or an expert, you will find project ideas and supplies to please you. There is also a full-service framing department.

Call for details.

Call for details.

SUNSET BEACH GIFT SHOPS Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point (609) 884-7079 www.sunsetbeachnj.com

At the very end of beautiful Sunset Boulevard at Sunset Beach.

Featuring specialty foods, bath and body products, shells, minerals, jewelry, candy, clothing and so much more.

Sunset Beach have a great collection of fun Cape May souvenirs that stand out from the crowd of standard gifts.

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SUNGLASS MENAGERIE 107 Liberty Way Cape May (609) 884-8844

Liberty Way is a small offshoot of the Washington Street Mall by Lemon Tree.

A huge collection of sunglasses, including favorites like Oakley and Maui Jim. Check out the collection of Cocoons clip-ons – a great way to convert your glasses into UV protectors.

Call for details.

Call for details.

SWAIN’S 305 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 884-8578

On Jackson Street just before it runs into West Perry Street.

Swain’s Ace Hardware have everything you need to furnish, finish or refurbish your home. They carry bath products, cleaning products, paint, tools and any hardware you could ever need. It’s the friendliest, most helpful hardware store!

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MondaySaturday 8-5, Sunday 9-1.

TEA BY THE SEA 405 West Perry Street Cape May (609) 898-4TEA www.teaincapemay.com

At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.

Few things liven up a dreary day or smooth out a hectic one quite like a hot cuppa. No matter how you take it, tea is good for whatever ails you. Tea by the Sea also offer delicious cobbler and scone mixes. Choose from 12 flavors.

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MondayFriday 11-4, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.

VICTORIOUS 251 Beach Avenue, Congress Hall Cape May (609) 898-1777 www.victoriousantiques.com

In Congress Hall and also available in the Pink House on Perry Street.

Victorious have stylish goodies like Hobo handbags, sweet clutches and a wide variety of accessories to choose from. Their specialty is antique wedding bands and engagement rings.

A great place to browse.

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WEDDINGS BY THE SEA 139 North Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-7900/866-459-7900 www.wedding-bythesea.com

Right on Broadway in West Cape May, they’ll be on your left on your way into town.

If you want to get married in Cape May, visit Weddings by the Sea. They have all the know-how: the ability to help you plan and every accessory you’ll need.

Their sand-pouring unity sets are the latest hit at local weddings.

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WEST END GARAGE 484 West Perry Street Cape May (609) 770-8261 www.thewestendgarage.com

Across West Perry Street from CVS.

A hip and classy new addition to shopping on the island, West End Garage has all the feel of an upscale flea market in NY or Philly right in downtown Cape May.

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Open daily 10-6.

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LADIES’ ROOM

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Gourmet foods, items and accessories 404 Washington Street Mall, Cape May 609-884-9292 • www.lovethecook.com

MAGGIE AND PIPER SAY: “No sharks in our pool. Come in and see us, we still have new flowers coming in weekly.

Spruce up your containers and beds! Woof.”

LAST CALL FOR SUMMER CONSIGNMENTS!

Clothing • Shoes • Handbags • Accessories

Bring in Your Gently Worn Homecoming Dresses.

We Are Your High School Dance Attire Headquarters!

Now Scheduling Appointments for Fall Consignments

Cape Island Home & Gardens, LLC

720 Broadway, West Cape May ¯ 884-4210 Open Daily 8am-2pm

219 Jackson Street, Cape May across from Swain’s Hardware Store (609) 770-7524

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WHALE’S TALE 312 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-4808 www.whaletalecapemay.com

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

Everywhere you look, something catches your eye – playing cards shaped like dog bones or fish, hand-tooled leather journals, Sailor’s Valentine’s and sterling silver baby rattles. It’s a browser’s paradise.

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ZOO COMPANY 421 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-8181

In the Centre City Mall on the Washington Street Mall.

For all the young and young-at-heart, this cute toy store is filled with the fluffiest, most colorful stuff you can imagine.

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Open daily 10-9.

CAPE ISLAND HOME & GARDEN 720 Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-4210

Located on Broadway in West Cape May.

Cape Island Home and Garden is the one-stop shop for all your landscaping needs: from potted plants and lawn ornaments to advice on coping with that sandy soil.

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MondaySaturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3.

CASALE’S SHOES 415 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-3148

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

Casale’s is stocked with everything your feet could ever want or need. There are sandals and beach footwear as well as sneakers, shoes and even strappy little numbers for the ladies.

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HENRY’S FINE JEWELRY 407 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-0334

Right in the middle of the Washington Street Mall.

Henry’s, Cape May’s landmark jewelers, carry the Original Cape May Destination Bracelet plus a huge selection of jewelry throughout the store, including selections from Pandora Jewelry.

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PEOPLE PEOPLE 719 Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-0020

Located on Broadway in West Cape May.

After years of selling hip apparel in Stone Harbor, People People have expanded to Cape May and are bringing their great collection of women’s clothing along with them.

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FIBER ARTS YARN SHOP 315 Ocean Street Cape May Washington Commons (609) 898-8080

In Celebration Mall, right next to Acme on Ocean Street.

Knitting is quickly proving to be the cool new hobby for every generation.

Fiber Arts have the tools and experience to get a novice started and the goods to supply an expert.

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

Within the massive yellow building that is Cape May’s historic Congress Hall.

This is not your ordinary gift shop.

Tommy’s Folly have everything from paninis and coffee to jewelry, clothing and even a little, blue stuffed pig.

Really, you’ll struggle to figure out what they DON’T have.

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WANDERLUST 609 Jefferson Street Cape May (609) 884-0488

The big, bright, yellow building on Jefferson Street.

Wanderlust is like an entire tropical island all squeezed into a rustic shop.

They bring the chic home decor that you’d find in Martha’s Vineyard or the Hamptons to Cape May.

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DESATNICK’S Cape May (609) 884-2545 www.desatnicks.com

You can reach DeSatnick’s right in your home by picking up the phone.

This family-owned and operated business offers the final accessory for every room: window treatments.

The styles and variety offered by DeSatnick’s is beyond compare.

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Brother Joscephus And The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra Friday, July 30 at Cabanas PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

f o l l a e v We ha . . . s e t i r o your fav Ted Anderko, Chad Ritter

Brian Smith, Rob McHale

719 Broadway, West Cape May 609.884.0020

9810 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor • 609.368.3355 Joe Closson, Jen Niederer

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Brother Joscephus And The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra Friday, July 30 at Cabanas

Brother Joscephus, Jake Leschinsky and The Voice of Reason Choir

Sam, George, Erica

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Brother Joscephus And The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra Friday, July 30 at Cabanas

Art and Betsy Leschinsky

Amy, Jesse

Kevin, Steph

Mike and G-Man

Paw, Christine

Tom and Lil Bavaro

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(609) 884-2545 Web: www.desatnicks.com • Email: info@desatnicks.com

Meet the authors of 2 NEW Cape May books!!

Joseph Burcher Remembering South Cape May Friday, August 13 7-9pm

Jennifer Kopp Legacies of Cape May Saturday, August 14 7-9pm

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Brother Joscephus And The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra Friday, July 30 at Cabanas

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Your Local Headquarters for

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Ann Adalist, Clyde DeMary

HENRY’S

SINCE 1972 Cape May’s Landmark Jeweler

609-884-0334 407 Washington Street Mall, Cape May NJ 08204

Tom & The Cappellettis

Carol, Woody, Gerri

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Image: Aloof Zoo. 16’ x 16’ Oil on Canvas. © 2010 Matt Lively.

Art with a View!

Matt Lively is Back in Town

Matt Lively is back in the Gallery for an anniversary one-man show in Cape May. The exhibit of new work will run from August 4 through September 16. A Gallery favorite, Lively is an internationally acclaimed artist from Richmond VA. His work is a brilliant blend of the whimsical and industrial. Inspired by everyday objects, Lively’s bold imagination transforms the familiar with his unique viewpoint.

THIS WEEKEND - BIG WEEKEND! August 14 |

Save this Date. Matt Lively is in town. Come join us for a very pleasant evening.

Meet the artist. Enjoy good food, good conversation and live jazz.

The Gail Pierson Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May. Summer Hours: Daily 10 am - 9 pm. Closed Tuesdays.

GailPiersonGallery

658 Washington Street | Cape May | 609.884.2585 | gailpiersongallery.com

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Behind The Scenes At Exit Zero Publishing

H

A week in the life of advertising manager Jason Black

OW MANY people can say their favorite weekday is Tuesday? I can! That’s because Monday is deadline day, the day we need to finish the weekly issue and send it to the printer. On Tuesday, I feel no pressure. I can tighten up loose ends, sell ads or see people. It is a relaxing day in which I can come into the office, do a few things and then leave early.

Wednesdays are tough but rewarding because that’s when Exit Zero gets delivered, and that usually makes most people happy (although maybe not those in city hall). I usually get up before 6am and get into work to prepare for deliveries. Two weeks ago when the paper came late there must have been 75 people at our store frantically looking for the paper.

I also draw winners for the fake ad and clip art contests. The fake ad contest has really been fun to do and every week we get calls thinking the ad is real. Last year when I did the fake Camel Rides we received over 50 calls from people wanting to ride. I thought to myself “Man, if I owned a camel and Cape May would

S T I T C H by

Y S T I T C H

let you ride them on the beach, I’d be rich!”

Perhaps the City of Cape May can look into chartering camel rides. I’m only asking a 10% commission.

Thursdays are less stressful, and I basically focus on the paper. I write Spouty-Offy and pick on certain people about town (well, Russell from Swain’s, mostly) or make light of serious town-related issues. Fridays are almost the same, but with more work to do as more

Extensive collection of cross stitch & needlework designs Custom Framing 315 Ocean Street, Unit 9 Washington Commons Cape May, NJ 08204 1-866-563-5399 • 609-898-9606 stitchbystitchcapemay.com

advertisers have gotten me their info before the 5pm deadline. Some people never make deadline, but that’s OK because I am on top of their slacking. You know who you are!

Saturdays and Sundays I come into the office at about 7am and work until 10am. It just makes Mondays a whole lot easier.

On Monday the pressure is on to get the ads done and finish the paper. While it seems like each week is the same, you never know what you’ll have to deal with. We’ve lost power and had to hook up generators; sometimes the internet or email is down (without my email, I feel helpless). My weekly goal is to empty my inbox. While that rarely ever happens, it does help me prioritize.

So that’s a week in the life of the advertising manager at Exit Zero. I am truly grateful that my path was able to cross with Jack’s. From the very first issue of Exit Zero, I knew I wanted to work for the paper. When Jack needed an advertising manager, I emailed him immediately and said “I am that guy!” Little did I know that one day I would actually be part owner of a great little company in the town I love the most.

Sharks?

Just don’t get too chummy

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Brother Joscephus And The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra Friday, July 30 at Cabanas

Ally Cat, Fred Booth

Lynn, Chrissy

The Voice of Reason & Joe Closson

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CELEBRATE CAPE MAY

DON’T FORGET...WE ARE YOUR HERMIT CRAB HEADQUARTERS! 315 Ocean Street, Washington Commons Center - behind the Horse & Carriage!

884-9032 • www.celebratecapemay.com

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Brother Joscephus And The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra Friday, July 30 at Cabanas

Anne, Rich

Sli, JJ

Christian Bedger, Liz King

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Open Daily at 10am

want tees? (we’ve got you covered)

Locally hand printed by Real People!

130 PARK BOULEVARD, WEST CAPE MAY (609) 884-2760 • THEFLYINGFISHSTUDIO.COM

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A Friday Evening In The Ugly Mug July 30, around midnight 108 Jackson Street, Cape May

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Gina, Cuz Ray

609-898-FLIP (3547) | capemaysandals@comcast.net

Jen and Jeff Reilly

Priya Vimalassery, Lourdes

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Natural Sun Protection from Naked Bee “All of the Good Stuff...

None of the Bad Stuff” Enrich & protect your skin this summer with all natural body products from Naked Bee. Completely free of parabens, sulfates, dyes & pigments, the stimulating scent of Orange Blossom & Honey is sure to soothe.

Ben Two South, Nick Slassor

Available only at Good Scents Jackson & Carpenters Lane, Cape May

884-9840

Annette Baltz, Greg Baltz, Tim Baltz

Tim Largehagino, Gabriele Octoberfest, Tom Terrible

www.sensia.com

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HOTEL proudly presents

Evening of Magic, Comedy & Oddities featuring Magician an

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AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

every friday,saturday & sunday at 8:30 pm full bar available seating is limited;

Genevieve and Jake Waldman, Adrienne and Ed Blanchard

reservations are strongly suggested

Call 609 884 8409 or visit www.chalfonte.com

Genevieve and Jake Waldman

Adrienne and Ed Blanchard

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Karen, Adam

CAPE MAY LINEN OUTLET EGYPTIAN ESTATE 100% EGYPTIAN COTTON LOOP TOWELS WASH $2.00 HAND $4.00 BATH $6.50 TUBMAT $4.00 BATHSHEET $10.00

Tony, John, Tina, Linly

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MATCHING COTTON RUG 17X24” - $8.00 21X34” or CONTOUR $13.00 24X40” - $19.00 30X50” or 24X60” $29.00

Uncle Bob, Uncle Ed, Dean

OPEN DAILY 10 - 6pm 110 Park Boulevard, West Cape May 609.884.3630 • www.capemaylinen.com

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A Friday Evening In Carney’s July 30, around 11pm

Sean Carney’s 21st Birthday

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Cape Winds

Out of the Past Antiques

Florist & Gift Shop

860 Broadway (Broadway & Stimpson Lane) West Cape May NJ 08204 609-884-1865 • 609-884-2602 Fax email: capewindsflorist@verizon.net www.capemayflowers.com

394 Myrtle Avenue West Cape May 609-884-3357 outofthepastantiques.com

capemay9@verizon.net We are able to print one million names twenty nationalities.

Just the family coat of arms or the coat of arms and history.

ALL IRISH IMPORTS

401 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-4484 • Open Daily 9am-9pm

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Keri, Kristin

Progressive SALE DAYS: 8/13 = 13% off, 8/21 = 21% off, up to 8/31=31% off! on Cottons, Linens, & Silk blend YARNS.

FIBER ARTS YARN SHOP

FREE Daily Learn to Knit or Crochet • 1 - 3 PM!

(609) 898-8080 www.yarnsRus.net

All the YARN, PATTERNS, BUTTONS and ACCESSORIES your heart desires

O PE N DAILY 10-10

315 Ocean Street, Cape May, NJ

OPEN EVERY DAY - FREE PARKING

The Italian Garden ALL ITALIA, ALL IMPORTS

Featuring L’Erbolario... Perfumes and Herbal Skin Care from Lodi Alviero Martini... Sophistocated Designer Handbags from Milan and Handmade Glass Jewelry from Murano

ROSE! HONEYSUCKLE! LILY! MAGNOLIA! FLORALS,PURE, SIMPLE....AND UNFORGETABLE! STOP BY FOR A FREE SAMPLE! Chelsea Alles, Dana Andrews

(609) 884-2300 • 510 CARPENTER’S LANE, CAPE MAY

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Hammerhead Shark

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Caught off the coast of

July 30, around 11pm

Atlantic City in 1980...

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We Have the Largest

Come check it out!

Kathy, Libby, Julie Comic Books • Glassware • Vintage Clothing • Linens Old LP’s • Sports Memorabilia

405 W. Perry Street, Cape May • (609) 898-3332

the Kona

Freaky Friday Todd, Suzie

Friday August 13th CLOTHING & GEAR SALE 35% OFF - MENS, WOMENS & KIDS SUMMER CLOTHING 10% OFF - FALL CLOTHING (SWEATSHIRTS, JACKETS, ETC) 35% OFF - WETSUITS 20% OFF - SUNGLASSES & WATCHES 10% OFF - FOOTWEAR (EXCLUDES UGGS) * BACKPACKS ARE NOT ON SALE * SURF SHOP SALE 10% OFF SURFBOARDS, SKATEBOARDS SKIMBOARDS & BODYBOARDS

Allyson Richardson, Tiffany Opdyke

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Do you know these girls?

You should! Slipcovered pretties!

ERIN

ZOE

Come meet all their friends... and browse 300 possible fabrics! custom upholstery • fabric by the yard • cushion re-covering designer lamps • art • painted woods • seagrass furniture • area rugs

Always something shaking at...

609 Jefferson Street, Cape May (next to Cape May Day Spa) 609 . 884 . 0488 • FREE PARKING

Getting clean never felt quite so good... fresh handmade soaps bath salts soy lotion candles sugar scrubs body sprays and, of course, monkey farts

Out-of-this-world Bath Products

526 Washington Street Mall, Cape May, NJ 08204 866-400-SOAP • www.aplaceonearth.com

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double-the-Fun thursdays

Use your MOR-EZ ticket card and each ride is only half the normal number of tickets until 6pm. Also, look for great Double-the-Fun offers at many of our games and food outlets. *

tuesday special - $20

Our best deal on Ride wristbands until 6pm! *

Friday splashtacular - $30

Get wet at Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club and go wild on ALL three Piers from 10am until 6pm. *

XtreMe ride wednesdays - $30 Receive a Ride wristband PLUS two Xtreme rides of your choice. Valid until 6pm. *

Fired Up Friday niGHts - $20

Light up your night by riding the rides underneath Coca-Cola’s weekly fantastic fireworks display from 10:30pm until 12:30am! *

* Restrictions apply. Adventure Pier opens at 4pm. Go-carts, Xtreme Rides, and Waterpark not included unless otherwise stated.

Specials valid until September 3rd. Visit www.MoreysPiers.com for up-to-date operating hours and complete details on all our specials.

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The Big Exit Zero Guide To Health And Beauty Treatments

Where Exactly Is The Place Located?

ACCENT ON BEAUTY 128 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-7040 www.accentonbeautycapemay.com

Next to the Shell gas station on Sunset Boulevard (across from Exit Zero HQ!).

Excellent massages, nail care and facials. Try Clarisonic Pro to exfoliate and refine your skin to a healthy glow. Voted Best Day Spa at the Jersey Shore by myfoxphilly.com.

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ARTIZAN SALON AND SPA 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-4499

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

Artizan specializes in Wedding Parties and Special Occasions. They will handle all of your makeup and updos. Trust them to make you look your best when it counts.

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BALANCE PILATES YOGA STUDIO 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-3001 www.balancecapemay.com

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

A fully-equipped studio offering private and small group classes, and Thai Yoga Massage – a relaxing one-hour treatment integrating acupressure and yoga adjustments.

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CAPE FITNESS 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 898-1515 www.capefitness.com

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

They offer classes in a comfortable, unintimidating environment and skilled Personal Trainers who will work with any member looking to be pushed to their personal best.

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CAPE MAY DAY SPA 607 Jefferson Street Cape May (609) 898-1003 www.capemaydayspa.com

On the corner of Jefferson Street and Columbia Avenue.

This award-winning spa offers the Couple’s Victorian Experience, beginning in an oversized whirlpool, followed by a Swedish massage, and ending with light refreshments.

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CAPE MAY FAMILY DENTAL 3151 Route 9 South Rio Grande (609) 463-8800

On Route 9 in Rio Grande, very close to Walmart.

Their slogan is “caring hands delivering quality care” and it fits. Call to arrange for a routine cleaning or more extensive work. Try the New Patient Package for just $80.

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DR LOUIS J. FELDMAN 741 Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-4260

On Washington Street near the post office right in the heart of Cape May.

Dr Feldman and his team provide top-notch cosmetic and restorative dentistry. The office is on call for your Dental Emergencies and endorsed by Cape Island Urgent Care.

Call for more details.

Call for an appointment.

DR GOLDSTEIN 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-6080

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

Dr Goldstein offers a highly personalized dental experience. He provides all aspects of general dentistry and accepts most insurance plans. Try the take-home Custom Bleaching Trays.

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DR GORNY 937 Columbia Avenue Cape May (609) 898-0800

On Columbia Avenue near the intersection with Madison Avenue.

Dr Gorny will help you with your greatest asset - your eyes! She offers Comprehensive Eye Exams, treatment and a wide stock of unique frames to keep you seeing clearly.

Call for more details.

Call for an appointment.

MILLENIUM ADMINISTRATORS (866) MHG-2489 www.millennium-tpa.com

Available wherever you need them.

Millenium Administrators is an insurance agency that handles Health Insurance for individuals, companies and employers both large and small.

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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

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Cape Curiosity

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A weekly historical column by Ben Miller, author of the best-selling “The First Resort”

HAVE talked often of Congress Hall’s history as a summer White House for President Harrison and in a recent mythbusters column I dispelled the rumor that the hotel’s deed has a restriction preventing any building on the western side of the property. Thanks to Jack Wright’s book, Tommy’s Folly, readers are also familiar with the risk Thomas Hughes took in building his ‘Big House’ in 1816 and the difficulties the hotel faced in modern times.

All interesting topics, but there’s so much more to offer in the way of Congress Hall history. Today’s story begins four years before Thomas Hughes purchased the land, when Jonas Miller erected the first hotel to stand there. It’s important to remember that the original Congress Hall property was much bigger than what we see today, spanning from Windsor to Perry Streets and from the beach to Lafayette Street. This was long before Beach Drive (now Avenue) was constructed.

The land was subdivided twice in later years. Miller’s 1812 hotel stood at the north-

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An artist captures the hustle and bustle of Congress Hall under the leadership of Waters B Miller.

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When Miller’s inn opened in 1812, it was Cape Island’s second hotel after Ellis Hughes’ Atlantic House. The hotel did very well and attracted the attention of Thomas Hughes, Ellis Hughes’ son. As you may know, Thomas Hughes bought the property, knocked down Miller’s hostelry and built his ‘Big House.’

Miller was a shrewd businessmen and he made a considerable profit from the deal. In the years after selling the hotel, he purchased a number of lots and cottages around town, until in 1835, he purchased the Congress Hall property back from Hughes.

Since Congress Hall was much bigger than his original inn, Miller brought his son Waters in to help with management duties.

His daughter, Pauline, later joined the family business as an entertainer in the hotel.

Jonas Miller continued his land speculation and purchased large empty lots, subdividing them into parcels to be sold for summer cottages. It was around this time that he cut the Congress Hall property in half, added Congress Street and created 13 building par-

Thomas Hughes’ original three-story ‘Big House’ structure is visible between the two hotel wings. Don Pocher

cels. He also purchased a new home for his family, which still stands and is now home to the Copperfish Grill.

By the 1850s, Jonas Miller was considered one of the wealthiest men in America.

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Fun Events In August

For more info, call the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities at (609) 884-5404 Through October 31 Cape May’s Sixth Annual Designer Show House The region’s top designers and suppliers have transformed the first floor and grounds of the Fairthorne Cottage on the corner of Ocean and Hughes into Cape May’s Sixth Annual Designer Show House. Daily self-guided tours can be combined with lunch and dinner packages. Open daily 1pm to 4pm with additional tours Sunday through Friday from 7pm to 9pm.

Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12. Each visitor receives a full-color program book with information about the designers, products and vendors.

Through September 4 East Lynne Theater Company presents The Dictator Ethel Barrymore challenged Davis, a famous journalist, to write a play, and he composed one of the funniest comedies ELTC has ever produced! Brooke Travers flees NYC by jumping a ship bound for Puerto Banos in Central America. Believing he could be arrested at any moment, he assumes different names and even swaps identities with the American Consul, Colonel Bowie. Who’s in charge of this Banana Republic is anyone’s guess in this large-cast 1904 Broadway hit. July 28 through September 4. Performances run Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes Street. General admission $28, seniors/ those with disabilities and their support companions $23, students $13.

August 9 Cape May Stage’s Second Annual Second Stage Broadway Series presents Dominic Chianese: Italian Songs of My Childhood Dominic Chianese, best known for his ItalianAmerican roles, has been acting and singing for over four decades, culminating in his high-profile role on HBO’s The Sopranos as the stoic, vengeful mob boss Uncle Junior. In addition to The Sopranos, The Godfather Part II and Gotti, he has appeared in Dog Day Afternoon and such television dramas as Kojak and Law & Order.

Though his reputation has largely been built upon his portrayal of mobsters, his roots are firmly planted in musical theater. His musical credits include The Fantastiks and A Funny Thing Happened on

The Sixth Annual Cape May Designer Show House is at the Fairthorne on Ocean Street. the Way to the Forum. Like many actors, Chianese had to make ends meet during the early days, often singing and playing guitar in nursing homes. Since then, Dominic has been serenading audiences with his acoustic guitar, taking them on a musical journey through his Italian childhood. 8pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette. Tickets are $50.

August 9 & 16 Cape May Kids Playhouse Silliness ensues during Cape May Kids Playhouse at Cape May Stage’s Robert Shackleton Playhouse on Bank and Lafayette.

On August 2, get in on the act with the show Cape May Kids! inspired by Gwynne Spencer’s novella Down the Shore. There will be plenty of nostalgia for grownups and silly music and fun for kids! On August 9 and 16, enjoy Magic at the Cape, a one-hour magical journey for children ages 5 and above featuring not one, but two magicians (Johnny Mass and Michael Walsh)!

The show is entertaining, educational, and enchanting. 10am. $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-12.

August 7 National Lighthouse Day at the Cape May Lighthouse Enjoy family activities at the base of the lighthouse including pirate hat-making, games, music and craft vendors. 9am to 2pm. Free admission to the activities, separate

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August 9 Cape May Stage’s 2nd Annual Second Stage Broadway Series presents Operation Adelmo: The Clown Prince of Opera A 90-minute solo entertainment takes you on a song-filled journey into Adelmo’s world of opera. Along with his romantic river-rumbling baritone, Mr. Guidarelli plays a multitude of musical instruments, such as guitar, banjo, ukulele, accordion and kazoo.

It’s a multi-genre production spanning pop, jazz, classic rock, opera, and even magic. A magical evening of music and fun begins at 8pm in the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette. Tickets are $20.

August 13 and 14 Cape May’s Paranormal Weekend Spend a spine-tingling weekend in Cape May over Friday the 13th.

You may not be able to be hunt down the fictitious Jason Voorhees at Camp Crystal Lake, but you can certainly look for the presence of spirits in one of the nation’s most haunted cities – Cape May! Look for ghosts in the Physick Estate with Ghost-One, a paranormal research team, ride through the haunted streets of Cape May with Craig McManus, paranormal investigator and psychic medium, take a Tales of Terror Trolley Ride for some spooky stories or enjoy a Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour to hear about all of Cape May’s haunted happenings.

August 13 Ghost 101: Dinner & Investigation Ghost-One, a paranormal research team based in Pennsylvania, has done extensive investigations at the Physick Estate and will host a dinner and investigation at 7pm at Cape May’s original haunted house, the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. First, enjoy a three-course dinner at the Carriage House Tearoom & Café located on the grounds of the Physick Estate while representatives from Ghost-One discuss ghost myths

and truths, and their investigating techniques and tools. After dinner, you will be divided into small groups and enter the haunted Physick Estate with a member of Ghost-One. Try your hand with some of their equipment and do EVP readings as you explore four different rooms inside the Physick Estate. Afterwards, return to the Carriage House Tearoom & Café to enjoy dessert and discuss your findings.

Tickets are $50 and limited to 50 people.

August 14 A Ride with the Ghost Writer This 45-minute evening trolley ride takes you through the streets of Cape May’s Historic District with psychic medium Craig McManus (the Ghost Writer of Exit Zero fame) providing the narration.

Craig will talk about spirits and the history of the houses where he has sensed activity. Offered at 8:15pm and 9:15pm. Tickets are $25.

August 20 How a Stained Glass Window is Made Donald Samick, President of Lamb Studios (the company that restored the stained glass at the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May) will be offering a lecture on how stained glass is made at the Carriage House Tearoom & Café, 1048 Washington Street at 7pm. Tickets are $10. Includes dessert and coffee.

August 25-Sept. 25 Cape May Stage presents Happy Days In Happy Days, award-winning playwright Samuel Beckett pursues his relentless search for the meaning of existence, probing the tenuous relationships that bind one person to another, and each to the universe. Once again stripping theater to its barest essentials, Happy Days offers only two characters: a married couple, Winnie and Willie, a mound of dirt as the set, and a small bag of props. Beloved actors Lynn and Ron Cohen star in this compelling production. Performances run Wednesday-Sunday at 8pm in the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, corner of Bank and Lafayette. General admission $35, seniors $30, students $12.50.

Opening night admission $50, Saturday night $40.

August 28 Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure Enjoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher’s Spirit of Cape May for a full day of lighthouse viewing. Hear Bay lore on fishing, spawning grounds and more. The cruise includes a lavish complimentary cold luncheon buffet including shrimp, finger sandwiches, cheese and fruit trays and dessert. A cash bar is available. Limited to 175.

10am. Admission $99.

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The 64 Things You Should Do In Cool Cape May

If it’s not in this list it probably ain’t worth doing. So get reading, and then get moving!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY Cape May has a great variety of activities that you can enjoy with the entire family. Here is a great list of ideas to get you started.

1. Morey’s Piers The Wildwood Boardwalk is now home to the biggest attraction the Jersey Shore has seen in years. The Ghost Ship, unveiled Memorial Day Weekend, is a one-of-a-kind haunted attraction featuring animatronics, a scary soundtrack and live actors. Wind your way through the maze-like course of a wrecked ship that appears it has crashed right into Morey’s Piers.

2. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town, then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park. You can also take advantage of the tax-free shopping at the outlets. Or just enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales. For more information or to book a reservation, call 800-64-FERRY or visit capemaylewesferry.com.

3. Historic Cold Spring Village Ever wonder what it was like to live in Cape May 200 years ago? The answer can be found at this open-air living history museum, a seven-minute drive from town. Through interactive, and hands-on activities,

visitors can make a connection with the past by experiencing it. The many authentically-restored homes amid idyllic shaded areas make it hard not to feel like Abe Lincoln’s in office… and it’s even easier when the Civil War re-enactment rolls into town. Cold Spring is a can’t-miss for history buffs. Give them a call at (609) 898-2300 or visit their website at www.hcsv.org.

4. Whale and Dolphin Watching Dolphins are fairly common in the waters off Cape May, but it’s still a joy to see them. Cape May Whale & Dolphin Watch and Research Center offers you the best chance to see them up close. And, you might even see a whale. Tours take off at Wilson Avenue. You can see it on your left as you cross the small bridge before the Lobster House on your way out of town. For directions or more information, call (609) 898-0055 or visit them on the web at www.capemaywhalewatch.com.

5. Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Discover the fun of exploring Cape May and uncovering its architectural elements from a kid’s perspective.

Packet includes a clue sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour. Packets for the entire family are available for $5. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

6. Antiquing For a different kind of treasure hunt, check out the amazing variety of antique shops that are available in Cape May – just don’t get disheartened when you see

your favorite childhood toy selling for $100. Here are some treasure troves (all 609 area code): Antiques Emporia, 405 West Perry Street (898-3332), Bridgetowne Antiques, Broadway and Mechanic (884-8107), Out of The Past Antiques, 394 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Perry (884-3357), Cape May Antique Center, 1228 Route 109 (898-4449).

7. Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House, Museum Shop The structure, built in 1859, has 199 steps leading to the watch gallery with a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape, Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Admission to the Visitors’ Orientation Center and the ground floor of the Lighthouse is free. Tower admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

8. Bay Springs Alpaca Farm This one’s hard to believe, but Cape May has an Alpaca Farm. Near the end of beautiful New England Road, Warren and Barbara Nuessle live what they call the “alpaca lifestyle” – quiet and simple. Visit them between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, or shop at their store which carries many alpaca related items (forget wool; go with an alpaca sweater this winter!)

And don’t forget to greet the grazing alpacas – they make it all possible. Call (609) 884-0563 or visit www.bayspringsalpacas.comfor more information.

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64 Great Things You Should Do ? From Page 109 9. Beachcombing at the Cove A naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape May helps you explore the ocean, beach and dunes of the Cove on Sundays at 9am. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and can be purchased in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, or on the day of the tour at the Second Street Pavilion on the promenade in Cape May. 10. World War II Lookout Tower Museum Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey’s last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. After the award-winning restoration, visitors can now climb to the sixth floor spotting gallery while reliving the homeland defense efforts during World War II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible. Entrance fee is $6 for adults and $2.50 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

11. Cherry House Tour This Federal-style house was built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming and named for the Cherry family of Philadelphia. It has been lovingly restored and furnished with antiques. Each room is a treasure chest of cherished family mementos, and hand-painted murals throughout are a reflection of the owners’ lives as well as the home’s seashore heritage. Tours are Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm, and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth for $10. For more

information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

12. Sixth Annual Cape May Designer Show House The region’s top designers and suppliers transform the first floor and grounds of the Fairthorne Cottage, on the corner of Ocean and Hughes streets, into Cape May’s sixth annual Designer Show House. Self-guided tours can be combined with lunch and dinner packages and special events. The house will be open daily from 1pm to 4pm and Sundays to Fridays from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children.

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13. Salt Marsh Eco-Tour and Birding by Boat Join the crew aboard the Osprey, a 36-passenger environmentally-friendly pontoon boat. Since 1993 Captain David has been sharing the wonders of our coast.

Enjoy a fully-narrated tour as you get up-close views of ospreys, migrant shorebirds, clapper rails, herons, gulls, and terns. Also cruise through tidal wetland preserves, learning about one of the most productive habitats on the planet. Trips sail daily from the Miss Chris Marina at 890 2nd Avenue in Cape May from April to November. Call (609) 898-3500 or visit www.ospreycruise. com for more information or to book your trip.

14. Aviation Museum The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, a few minutes north of town, has a wonderful collection of planes and helicopters all set in a building which, at its peak during WWII, accommodated 222 planes and 17,000 takeoffs and landings per month. Young or old, the awe of flight will catch you like a net. The museum is open daily from 9am-5pm. Across the road is another must-see, the Vietnam Memorial Museum,

which features a special garden commemorating the 21 fallen soldiers from Cape May County. Call (609) 886-8787 or visit www.usnasw.org.

15. Emlen Physick Estate Tour With its new theme for 2010, “On the Town, Dining out and Entertainment during the 19th Century,” a tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, is sure to be an entertaining and educational experience that will deligh the adults and childrean alike. Tours cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

16. Road Trip It seems silly to suggest leaving Cape May, but when the road calls, it’s hard not to answer. Grab some gas and try out route 147 (Ocean Drive). It runs through Wildwood Crest, Stone Harbor and the Doo Wopfashioned hotels of Wildwood are a block away. Or why not explore Cumberland County, home to bald eagles and Port Norris, the one-time oyster capital of the world? Make sure you don’t miss the A.J. Meerwald, the lovely and historic Delaware Bay oyster schooner.

17. Cape May County Zoo How much would you expect to pay to see 200 species and a total of 550 animals from around the world?

Unless you guessed $0 than you’re way off, because the Cape May County Zoo offers free admission to their park and zoo. The zoo features a reptile room, world of birds and an African Savanna in its 80 acres of property. Open daily from 10am-4:45pm, the zoo is just off Exit 11 on the Parkway. And, while the zoo is free, donations at the entrance are appreciated. You can

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Take a Ride on a Jet Ski.

APE May is a peaceful town, perfect for slow walks, leisurely bike rides, and naps on the beach. All of these are crucial elements of a summer getaway, but none are likely to inspire whoops of delight. We needed some excitement. They say people who share an exciting experience form a deep connection, and since family vacations are all about connection, we decided to inject some adrenaline into our relaxing Cape May vacation with a jet ski excursion.

Jet skis are personal watercraft – basically, small speedboats. “Jet Ski” is the brand name of the first widely available personal watercraft, introduced in the 1970s by Kawasaki as a “safe but thrilling” form of boating. You may actually be riding a WaveRunner or a SeaDoo. Invented by Clayton Jacobson, jet skis were inspired by motorbikes and snowmobiles. Although they are used primarily for recreation, modified jet skis are also used by lifeguards, law enforcement, and – thanks to improved noise and emission controls – by wildlife

officials. Rentals are available at East Coast Parasail at Utsch’s Marina in Cape May, at Cape Jet Ski on Ocean Drive, on the way into Wildwood, and at other facilities around the Jersey Cape.

Generally, renters must be over 21, and all drivers must present a valid driver’s license. You do not need a boat license to rent a jet ski, but you must ride within a marked course in the company of a

licensed guide (it is customary to tip the guide). Liability waivers and lifejackets are required. Passengers must be at least 42 inches tall. Rates are around $65 per half-hour – which is plenty of time – with a small additional fee for each passenger.

Driving a jet ski is just tricky enough to be exciting. It feels like riding a motorbike on the water – you sit or stand on the jet ski and passengers ride behind, holding on to a strap or to the driver. The guide gives you a brief lesson, and by the time you motor out to the course at the no-wake speed, you’ll have the hang of it. Speed demons may chafe at the restrictions, but you can have a lot of fun within the large marked course.

With bare feet, the wind in your hair and the salt spray in your face, you’ll feel free and wild. Even if you start out nervous (talk of the “dead man’s switch,” which cuts the engine if you fall, may add to your jitters), you’ll end up laughing, and yes, whooping it up a little.

Adrenaline is a bonding agent. Bond with your family by trying out a jet ski!

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64 Great Things You Should Do ? From Page 109 visit the county website at www.capemaycountygov.net or call (609) 465-5271 for more information.

18. Harbor Safari A marine biologist leads you through an informational tour of Cape May’s beach and marsh habitats and the ecosystems you’ll find there. Tours are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

19. Miniature Golf Cape May Miniature Golf on Jackson Street features sculpted greens, lush landscape, and real sand traps. A tropically-themed ice-cream oasis named Cocomoe’s is connected next to the course. There is also beachfront mini-golf available at Ocean Putt, on the corner of Beach and Jackson, or a bit farther inland on Bayshore Road in North Cape May. There is also a mini golf course at the shops at Sunset Beach.

20. Historic District Walking Tour Designed for those who like history up-close and in detail, this tour features knowledgeable guides who will lead a stroll down the streets of Cape May’s Historic District. Tours are offered Sundays and Wednesdays at 10am. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

21. Buy Fresh Produce New Jersey is the Garden State for a good reason.

There’s some great farmland in the area, and markets like Duckie’s and No Frills on Broadway carry some of the sweetest and freshest produce around. There is

one on Sunset Boulevard en route to Cape May Point.

22. Keeper’s on Duty This informational session is the perfect prelude to a climb of the Cape May Lighthouse. Learn the historic beacon’s story, as told by one of the current keepers at the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park. All Keeper’s on Duty sessions are free and open to the public, and will be offered Sundays at 11:30am. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit MAC online at www.capemaymac.org.

23. Parasail You don’t need to be a daredevil to let your body rise 500 feet above the ocean. Parasailing has become a popular pastime that lets you soar in the air and see Cape May from a view many people never have. Plus, all of the boat captains are Coast Guard certified so the trip are extremely safe. There are two to choose from: East Coast Parasail in Cape May at Utsch’s Marina (609-8988359) and Atlantic Parasail at the Two Mile Landing restaurant and marina on Ocean Drive highway (609-522-1869).

24. Lighthouse Storytime Bring your young children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories. Storytime is at 12:30pm every Sunday and admission is free. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

25. Sunset Beach Follow Sunset Boulevard until it ends, then watch the sun sink beyond the jutting concrete ship. “God Bless America” is played while different veteran’s casket flags are lowered each day from May until September.

After the ceremony, grab some food at the Grill, or enjoy the incredible deals in the gift shop. There’s also

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a long beach strewn with Cape May “diamonds.” You can now even play mini-golf at Sunset Beach!

26. Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape May Discover the Historic District of Victorian Cape May at your own pace with Acoustiguide Inform hand-held units. The $10 tour package comes complete with a map and index for 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. To start off on your own tour, stop by the Hill House, at 1048 Washington Street (The Emlen Physick Estate), from 9am-2:30pm. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

27. Murder at the Physick Estate A crime has been committed at the Emlen Physick Estate on Washington Street. Interact with a cast of suspicious characters, look for clues and try to solve the mystery inside the Estate. Afterwards, interact with your evening’s performers over coffee and dessert. Crimes are committed Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30pm. Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit the MAC organization online at www.capemaymac.org.

28. Arcade A trip to the beachfront is not the same without a trip to the arcade. Treat your kids to all the flashing lights, beeps, bells, buzzers, and videogames or relive great childhood memories. Cape May Arcade has two locations, one on Beach Avenue at Convention Hall and the other at Beach Avenue and Jackson Street.

29. Higbee Beach It used to be a bit of a scandalous place (nude bathers – gasp!). Not anymore, though (well, not usually). Head down New England Road until it ends, walk the path

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64 Great Things You Should Do ? From Page 112 – aka Mosquito Alley – towards the beach and enjoy a splendid shore.

30. Children’s Storytelling Lunch The Carriage House Tearoom and Café, on the Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington Street, sets the stage for fun and interactive storytellers who weave wonderful tales as you enjoy a tasty, family-friendly lunch. Lunches are offered Mondays at 11:30am.

Lunch is $18 for adults and $10 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

31. Carriage Ride Forget about the car, bike or your own two feet; let the clip-clop of a horse’s trot guide you through the town in style. Taking a carriage is a truly unique, historic and romantic way to see the town. Besides, it beats parking. Cape May Carriage Company is based at Ocean and Washington Street. Call (609) 884-4466 to set up a ride.

32. Fisherman’s Wharf Tour Take a guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant, and learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May has becomea major fishing port. Tours are offered Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am. Admission is $10 adults and $7 children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

33. Emlen Physick Estate Children’s Tour This tour is set to let children find out what life was like more than 125 years ago at the Emlen Physick Estate that was built in 1879. Starting June 21, tours

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 will run Monday and Wednesday at 10:30am, and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

34. WWII Lantern Tour Visit the Fire Control Tower No. 23 Museum & Memorial for a evening Lantern tour. A guide will light your way as he or she describes lookout tower’s pivotal role in America’s defense efforts show you how to aim the big guns at the entrance to Delaware Bay. Tickets are $10, $7 for children.Call 609-884-5404.

35. Storytelling at the Physick Estate Trained storytellers bring kid-friendly tales to life on the lawn outside the Carriage House following the Physick Estate Children’s tour on Wednesdays at 11:15am, weather permitting, and admission is free.

Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

36. Flag-lowering at The Cove The Kiwanis Club of Cape May and the City of Cape May sponsor the sunset flag-lowering every night from Memorial Day through September 11 at the beautiful Cove beach at the western end of the Cape May promenade. Young people are invited to both lower and fold the flag to “God Bless America” in this poignant ceremony.

ROMANTIC Cape May is a great getaway for couples. Here are a few ideas for activities that you and your loved one can enjoy together. You will notice that some of these events are family-friendly, too – we’ll let you be the judge.

37. Local Wineries You might not know this, but southern Jersey is emerging as a serious wine-growing region. Cape May Win-

ery, on Townbank Road, has wine tours from 3-5pm on Saturdays for $20 a person. Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery in Rio Grande have a beautiful wine bar and offer tastings and food pairings. Turdo Vineyards is yet another option. They have 12 varieties of wine, and give tours Friday through Sunday. Call (609) 884-1169 for Cape May Winery or visit www.capemaywinery.com. Call (609) 846-7347 for Hawk Haven or visit www.Hawkhavenvineyard.com. Call (609) 884-5591 for Turdo Vineyards, or visit www.turdovineyards.com.

38. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town, then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park. You can also take advantage of the tax-free shopping at the outlets. No matter what you choose once you’re there, enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales. They even have a bar!

Call 1-800-64-FERRY or visit capemaylewesferry.com.

39. Cape May by Moonlight Trolley Ride A guide tells tales of Victorian romance. Tickets are available at the Washington Street Mall information booth. Tours are offered Saturdays at 8:30pm, Fridays at 8:45pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 9pm and Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15pm. Tickets are $10.

40. Whale and Dolphin Watching Dolphins are fairly common in the waters off Cape May, but it’s still a big joy to see these beautiful creatures. Cape May Whale & Dolphin Watch and Research Center offers you the best chance to see them up close. And, as the name implies, you might even

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30 EVENTS Get there with the Cape May–Lewes Ferry.

Take a break from the ordinary—with a whole range of great upcoming events. Some events are right onboard the ferry, others are on the other side of the bay—just a relaxing ferry ride away. So, trade in the everyday— and let the ferry take you away!

Visit www.CMLF.com/events or call 800.64.FERRY.

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Kayak Regatta And Champagne Brunch Saturday, July 31 in Cape May Beach

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#52: The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts has opened the restored World War II Lookout Tower

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APE May is one of the most romantic towns in America: A romantic get-away, a wedding destination, a place to celebrate anniversaries and births. Many couples have retired here and started another chapter of their lives.

Cape May Stage celebrates all of those relationships on our Second Stage as well as our mainstage!

The final four performances of Romance/Romance are playing at Cape May Stage, so if you have not seen this charming and light musical confection make your reservations immediately!

Next week comes the opening of the most anticipated production of the season. Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days starring Lynn and Ron Cohen will have a grand opening with a splashy opening night party! There will be a half-priced preview on Wednesday and the big opening night on Thursday!

Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Prize for Literature and is arguably the most influential writer of the twentieth century.

Happy Days is his only comedy and this production is geared towards the retired couples who live in Cape May. Though Beckett is known as the master of the “theatre of the absurd,“ time has made what was once avant-garde seem almost naturalistic. The story is about a longterm relationship of Willie and Winnie and how they manage their lives with their own private jokes. It is ultimately a love story though not in the way that Romance/ Romance or conventional love stories are told. This is a challenging play, and as

Audiences remember Lynn Cohen from 2009’s Social Security.” Dont miss her headlining “Happy Days” running through September 25.

A fun-filled evening of comedy and burlesque takes the stage on Tuesday, August 31 at 8pm.

we head into the fall we can still laugh but are ready for our minds to be engaged and have an experience in the theatre that will stay with you after the final curtain.

Who better to play Willie and Winnie than Cape May’s most celebrated acting couple, Lynn and Ron Cohen? You loved them last year as they played a sexy couple in their latter years in Social Security. Art imitates life as they once again play the under-belly of that relationship in Happy Days. Lynn and Ron Cohen are a real life couple who have performed in the most prestigious theatres in the country. Many of you know Lynn from Sex and the City or as Golda

Meir in Steven Spielberg’s Munich.

The final show of the Broadway Series is the culmination of our romantic theme!

A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters performed by Emmy Award-winning LA Law actors Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker. This play was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and will be performed only once on Monday, August 30th.

The following night we present Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad as the culmination of the summer. ‘Leave ‘em laughing’ is a truism in the theatre! We aim to keep you laughing all summer. Laughter and romance sounds like a winning combination!

COMING UP AT CAPE MAY STAGE Half-Price Preview Night for “Happy Days”

Wednesday, August 25 8pm, Tickets $25

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Opening Night for “Happy Days” with Cast Party!

Thursday, August 26 8pm, Tickets $50

“Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad!”

Monday, August 31 8pm, Tickets $25

This column is made possible through the generosity of Second Stage Series sponsors Chris and Dave Clemans as part of their support for the arts in Cape May

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The Cape May Crossword None of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for this town! By Dan Mathers.

CROSSWORD

SO YOU love crosswords and you love Cape May? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword all deal with the theme of this week’s issue, which is sharks. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, www.exitzero.us.

ACROSS 1. The sinking of this boat subjected the crew of 1,196 to dehydration and shark attacks – only 317 survived. It is the greatest loss of life at sea in Navy history.

6. Although they fade as the shark matures, this species is characterized by the dark stripes that run down its body.

9. Due to body design and fin layout, sharks are only able to swim in this direction.

10. This sense is so well developed that a shark can sense as little as one drop of blood in a million drops of water.

11. This organ, which allows humans to detox, helps sharks remain more buoyant and comprises 30% of their body mass.

15. The dermal denticles that cover a shark are so tough that shark skin was used to polish wood before this was invented.

17. This species of shark is common in the Western Atlantic and is one of the more regularly eaten varieties.

19. Relying on dynamic lift to stay near the surface, sharks must keep swimming, or they’ll do this.

All they had to do was stay out of the water...

20. Longer than 20ft in length, this shark derives it name from the color of its underside.

22. The electroreceptor organs on sharks allow them to detect this, which all living things produce.

24. The world’s largest fish, it is a filter feeder, much like the marine mammal from which it derives its name.

tolerate fresh water to swim up rivers.

DOWN 2. The movie Jaws is set in this fictional summer resort town that is eerily similar to Cape May. 3. Many sharks can turn this organ inside out and eject unwanted items… like license plates.

4. Jaws was arguably the breakthrough film for this man, one of the greatest directors of all time.

5. Until the 16th century, sharks were known to mariners as this.

7. Also known as Zambezi shark, this species is unpredictable, aggressive and can

14. The wide-set eyes on this shark allow it to see almost 360 degrees – except for right in front of it.

8. Hakarl, shark that has been buried and fermented for 6-12 weeks, is regarded as the national dish of this country.

12. Sharks are extremely flexible because their skeletons are made entirely of this.

13. A shark’s body temperature varies with the temperature of the water in which it swims, making it this.

16. He starred as police chief Martin Brody, the hero in the original summer blockbuster.

18. This rare species of shark has rubbery lips and a large oral cavity, from which it derives its name.

21. Sharks have many rows of these waiting in line to replace others that might get ripped out.

23. Some sharks have a membrane that will cover this organ when the shark is hunting or being attacked.

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64 Great Things To Do ? From Page 114 see a whale. Tours take off from Wilson Avenue. If the ship is docked you can see it on your left as you cross the small bridge before the Lobster House on your way out of town. For directions or more information, call (609) 898-0055 or visit them on the web at www.capemaywhalewatch.com.

41. Carriage House Tearoom and Café The Carriage House features a tea luncheon of sandwiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and beverages. There is also an elegant afternoon tea option composed of finger sandwiches, pastries, scones and beverages. The café menu offers heartier fare with a selection of entrée salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps. Carriage House Tearoom and Café is on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, at 1048 Washington Street. To make reservations call (609) 884-5111, or Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

42. Carriage Ride Forget about the car, bike or your own two feet; let the clip-clop of a horse’s trot guide you through the town in style.

Taking a carriage is a truly unique, historic and romantic way to see the town.

Besides, it beats parking. Cape May Carriage Company is based at Ocean and Washington Street. Call (609) 8844466 to set up a ride.

43. Parasail You don’t need to be a daredevil to let your body rise 500 feet above the ocean, nor do you need wings. Parasailing has become a popular pastime that lets you soar in the air and see Cape May from a view many people never have. It may be a view to die for, but we can assure you that you won’t be risking anything – the boat captains are Coast Guard certified and extremely safe. Choose from: East Coast Parasail in Cape May at Utsch’s Marina (898-8359) and Atlantic Parasail at the Two Mile Landing restaurant and marina on Ocean Drive highway (522-186).

44. Sunset Beach Follow Sunset Boulevard until it ends, then watch the sun sink beyond the jutting concrete ship. “God Bless America” is played while different veteran’s casket flags are lowered each day from May until September. After the ceremony, grab some food at the Grill, or enjoy the incredible deals in the gift shop. There’s also a long beach strewn with Cape May Diamonds. You can now play mini-golf at Sunset Beach!

45. Higbee Beach It used to be a bit of a scandalous place (nude bathers – gasp!). Not anymore, though (well, not usually). Head down New England Road until it ends, walk the path towards the beach and enjoy

some splendid shore.

46. Murder at the Physick Estate Some’s been murdered! Interact with a cast of suspicious characters, look for clues and try to solve the mystery inside the Estate. Afterwards, interact with your evening’s performers over coffee and dessert in the Carriage House Tearoom & Café. Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

47. Get a Massage Though Cape May is relaxing, why not make it even MORE relaxing? Try these local miracle workers: Cape May Day Spa (898-1003), Artizan Salon and Spa (884-4499) and Accent On Beauty (884-7040) or Sea Spa at Congress Hall (884-6543).

48. Local Theatre Cape May Stage, based in a beautifullyrenovated church in the center of town, is the city’s premier Equity professional group and features a season that’s packed with drama, comedy, music and superb performances from some pretty famous names. Call (609) 8841341 or visit www.capemaystage.com.

East Lynne Theater specializes in Early American Theater and is well worth a visit. They operate out of the First Presbyterian Church on Hughes Street. Call (609) 884-5898 or visit www.eastlynnecompany.org. For a bag of laughs, you can’t go wrong at Elaine’s Dinner Theater, based on Lafayette Street – call (609) 884-5898 for reservations.

RECREATIONAL Cape May doesn’t just have to be about relaxing. There are a lot of physical activities to get out and try.

49. Golf Cape May National Golf Club has “three of the best holes in New Jersey” according to The Jersey Golfer and is nestled in 50 acres of private bird sanctuary. Visit Cape May National at www.cmngc.com or call 609-884-1563. But, if it’s your wedge that needs some work, Cape May Par 3 will let you play 18 holes for just $14.95.

No bag? No problem. Cape May Par 3 rents clubs for just $1. Visit them at www. capemaypar3.com or call (609) 889-2600.

50. Bike Ride It’s no secret to tourists and locals alike: Cape May is a biking town. Have you even tried to navigate the streets of Cape May during rush hour? It’s enough to make you want to start jogging places.

But have no fear; there are bike rentals that beat braking (and braking again, then honking, then braking once more).

Try Cape Island Bikes at 727 Beach Avenue or 135 Sunset Boulevard (609-884-8011).

51. Nature Trails Next to the lighthouse in the Cape May

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64 Great Things You Should Do ? From Page 119 Point State Park are several trails weaving through ponds, dunes, marsh and forest. There are different levels of difficulty marked by colors, and most of the trails have wooden walkways. Even on the longest trails, breathtaking scenes in a tranquil setting will make you wish it was longer.

52. Yoga Join Sharon Fruchtman on the lawn of Congress Hall for classes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The classes start at 8:30am and pre-registration is required. Stop by the front desk of Congress Hall or call 609-884-8421. If it’s indoors that you desire to do downward dog, then don’t hesitate in visiting Balance Pilates, at 600 Park Boulevard in West Cape May. Call Judy Heany at 609-884-3001.

53. Tennis The William J. Moore Tennis Club – named after the first black (as well as the oldest) tennis pro in America – rents rackets, balls, and courts. It’s located next to the Physick Estate and there are always a variety of local characters up for a game, match, or set. The courts are open to the public daily for just $10 per hour and a half.

Call (609) 884-8986.

54. Horseback Riding At Hidden Valley Ranch, take lessons in the pastimes of heroes and kings under the watchful gaze of Nancy, the toughest, most lovable instructor you could ever hope for. Call Hidden Valley Ranch at (609) 884-8205.

55. Fishing Cape May is one of the busiest commercial fish-

ing ports in the US. The sport fishing is big business, too... AND lots of fun. South Jersey Marina boast the Murderer’s Row, a top-notch selection of boats with crews who know these waters better than anyone. Try the experienced team of Stalker Sport Fishing (2319611) or the Miss Chris fleet (884-3939). For all your bait and tackle needs, stop by Jim’s Bait and Tackle on Route 109 by the harbor (884-3900).

56. Tidal Marsh Tour by Kayak Explore Cape May County’s most beautiful and untouched salt marsh via sit-on-top kayaks. It’s a great way to see nesting ospreys, herons, egrets, and assorted crabs. There are two options to choose from: Aqua Trails at 1600 Delaware Avenue in the Nature Center (609884-5600, www.aquatrails.com) and Miss Chris Marina (609884-3351, www.misschrismarina.com).

TROLLEY TOURS Guided trolley tours offer an excellent way to see Cape May. All tickets can be purchased at the information booth at the Washington Street Mall.

Call (609) 884-5404, 800-275-4278 or visit www. capemaymac.org.

57. Best of the West Trolley Tour A narrated trolley tour through West Cape May highlighting its history, farms, shops, vintage cottages and African-American heritage. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:15pm. Tickets are $10 and $7 for children.

58. Cape May by Moonlight Trolley Ride Take a romantic ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May aand listen to your guide as he/sheweaves you tales of Victorian romance. Tours run Saturdays and Sundays at 9pm and Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children.

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60. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours Hop aboard this guided tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington Street. Tours are offered daily, times vary. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children.

61. Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour A 45-minute evening ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus. Tours are offered daily, times vary. Tickets are $10 and $7 for children.

62. Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour Travel the ghostly path that leads to the lighthouse, and listen along the way to the ghost tales that have been unearthed by psychic medium Craig McManus.

Climb to the top or stay below. Tours run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:15pm and 8:45pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children.

63. Graveyards of the Deep Trolley Tour The Cape’s maritime history is full of shipwrecks, legends, and lore. Hear it all on a 45-minute guided tour. Tours run Fridays at 9pm, Sundays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for children.

64. Historic District Trolley Tours Get acquainted with Cape May on a trolley tour as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and educational stories. Daily, times vary. Tickets are $10, $7 for children.

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Kayak Regatta And Champagne Brunch Saturday, July 31 in Cape May Beach PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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Bird Droppings

The weekly report from the world’s birdwatching capital... by Seymore Thanu

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ELL, I just had quite an education. Fun, too. The optics gremlins over at the Cape May Bird Observatory just ran their hands through shelves of binoculars to determine which was Best in Show at price points ranging from less than $100 to stroke-inducing.

I was invited to slam the door and look under the hood, too.

In all, we tested about a hundred instruments; some from brands you know, some that were new to everybody, even me: Leica, Zeiss, Nikon, Swarovski, Bushnell, Kowa, Leupold, Minox, Vortex, Vanguard....

Vanguard?

Uh huh. With so much stuff coming out of Chinese factories, start-up enterprises can just walk in the door, lay out a bunch of specifications (field of view this big, close focus this close, eyecups that offer this much eye relief, resolution to whatever level) and have an instrument that looks and performs like a (pick one) Pentax/

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Brunton/Minolta/Nikon/Vortex. Heck, they build cars this way, why not optics?

The trick becomes finding the binocular that tweaks in the right places and doesn’t compromise performance where it counts. Like a responsive focus. Like an image that doesn’t make you go cross-eyed at 20 feet because some marketing person insisted that “super-close focus” is the rage

and that their new model must focus close enough to see the lint in your navel.

Heads up to you butterf ly watchers with binoculars that focus down to three feet: have you ever heard of the term parallax? Well, chances are your binoculars (and your eyes) suffer from it.

Anyway, those optics gremlins at the CMBO tested all kinds of things.

Resolution, close focus, field of view, brightness, color distortion, parallax, depth of field... All the things that make binoculars user-friendly.

It was illuminating, not to mention insightful. I’m not going to steal their thunder and give you the results. I’m sure you all want to know who was Best in Show.

Was it Zeiss? Leica? Swarovski?

What I can tell you is that all but one of the grandly-touted alpha instruments performed as promised.

Good has gotten better, and better is approaching best. If you purchased binoculars twenty, even ten years ago, you will

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simply be amazed at how good this stuff has gotten.

And I’m not talking about the high-end instruments, although the stuff priced up in the nosebleed range will simply take your breath away.

No, I’m talking about how binoculars in the low and midpriced range ($100-300) have improved. 30 years ago, there were maybe three binoculars on the planet that were specked for nature study. Now almost everything out there focuses fast and close, with a big field of view and color accuracy.

Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised. With the eco-tourist market exploding, it follows that binocular manufacturers would try and spec instruments to meet the expectations of people who travel to places where a poorly functioning binocular can ruin a trip.

There is a lot of great stuff out there. That’s the good news.

It’s also the bad news, because with so many options, binocular buyers are bewildered. The next step is bamboozled. That’s why the folks at CMBO did the test. To make sure they had only the best of the best.

When you go into the store and test the wares, the results are clear as glass. Tell them Seymore sent you. That and a CMBO membership will get you a fantastic discount.

If you want to get a clear

view of what’s out there, stop over at the Cape May Bird Observatory, THE place for anything to do with nature. You can try all the binoculars fit for birdwatching, boating, butterf ly and dragonf ly watching.

The CMBO (609-884-2736) is located at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking Lake Lily in Cape May Point and is open 9:30am to 4:30pm every day. Ask our staff or volunteers – they are always glad to help with anything you need. Check out the latest in books (including the newest Bayshore Summer by Pete Dunne), bird feeders, and some great new merchandise – including our exclusive CMBO logo jewelry, clothing, and more. Take a look at the sightings log or our website to check what’s being seen, scan the bookshelves, pick up a bargain from the vintage books section, look at some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise, or just browse. If you aren’t fortunate enough to be in the area, visit us online at www.

BirdCapeMay.org – where birding Cape May is only a click away.

Seymore Thanu is none other than New Jersey’s own Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and Chief Communications Officer for New Jersey Audubon. Author of several books on nature (available at the CMBO), he has written for virtually every birding publication and for The New York Times.

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Eighties Party At Cape Manor Condominiums Saturday, July 31

John Miles, John Tori, Frank, Luke Collazzo

Michelle and John Miles

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811 MAYFLOWER, COLD SPRING

Located south of the canal on large corner lot. Small front porch leads you into a home that offers large living room, family room w/ fireplace, 4 bdrms, 1.5 baths, wall-to-wall carpet & hardwood floors, attached 1 car garage. This home is being sold “AS IS” with no warranties or guarantee. Listed by Peggy Vogel for $395,000

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The Movie Column

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Tom Sims, Executive Director of Cape May Film Society, reviews “Inception”

O DREAM, perchance to sleep… There are many, many people who thought Inception was the simply one of the best movies ever. A lot of those people are males between the ages of 13 and 24.

Clearly I’m in the minority here. Although I have to give the film credit for its use of interesting special effects, it misses the mark somehow. Maybe because it doesn’t know its mark.

Was it an action movie, a cerebral exploration, or video game? During some scenes, I wondered why I wasn’t handed a joystick with my ticket stub. I’m on this level, then that level, will I break through to the top level? Will I get shot at, blown up, or just plain sent into limbo? I love the sentinto-limbo part — that part rocks!

Leonardo DiCaprio plays Cobb, a skilled thief who uses advanced technology to enter the dreams of his victims. He is given what seems to be one last chance to redeem himself and see his children again.

But the task is formidable: to enter a dream and actually insert an idea into the victim’s

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“Inception” has lots of levels, little depth

mind (a process called “inception”).

Unfortunately I’m not swept away by the dream scenes. And I’m not looking for the colorful dreamscapes from films like 1998’s What Dreams May Come (which also didn’t hit its mark). The dream sequences here were more like a dark night in Gotham (I think we all know by now that

Christopher Nolan of Dark Knight fame was the director behind this one).

Although the acting was excellent, some of the parts were miscast. Ellen Page as DiCaprio’s assistant was perhaps not the most convincing pick. Marion Cotillard, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in La vie en rose, was wasted here in a role as a recurring subconscious vision of DiCaprio’s wife. I simply did not feel for her character or the chemistry between the two.

It would be easy to say the film was scattered. After all, you’re taken through dream within dream within dream. And when you fail to facilitate suspension of disbelief with this moviegoer, all of that seems implausible! So the real problem is that I didn’t get swept away by the entire film — not just its dream sequences. Still, if you subscribe to the views of the clear majority, you will enjoy this film.

Look for my review next week of the films from our last film camp! If you want to see them sooner, email capemayfilm@ hotmail.com and I’ll send you the link!

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Eighties Party At Cape Manor Condominiums Saturday, July 31

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Real Estate Rewind

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Report from the wonderful world of Cape May property... by Chris Bezaire

HE market has continued its hot streak from June as 14 more transactions sold during this time frame, with several more scheduled for the end of the month. Let’s get straight to the action...

We had another large sale take place at 2 Harbor Cove, listed and sold by Dee Lanzalotti of Jersey Cape Realty for $2,000,000. Another good transaction was 1105 New Jersey Avenue, which was listed by John Kerney of Coastline Realty and sold by Kathy Hogarty of By the Sea Realty for $1,250,000.

A unit at the Marquis de Lafayette was listed

by Carol Menz and sold for $195,000 by an agent from Wildwood. (We don’t mention the names of outside realtors!) Also sold was another unit at the Broadway Beach condos, listed by Bill Bezaire of Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate and sold by Lynn (don’t call me Lori or Kim) Gleeson of the same office for $343,000.

A two-bedroom condo unit at 232 Windsor was listed and sold by Justin (don’t call me Jack) Aftanis of Cape May Realty for $308,000. Hey Justin, do you think you could sell some other

agent’s listings for a change?

Finally, 1209 Idaho Avenue was listed

by Darcy Dickenson of Cape May Realty and sold by Patricia Hendricks of Wilsey Realty for $655,000, while 1163 Indiana Avenue was listed

by Kathleen (The True Champ) McGaffney of Century 21 Cape Shore, and sold by Jim Cheney of Jersey Cape Realty for $685,000.

Have you looked at rates lately? I just got a sheet from one of my lenders and the 15-year fixed is at 4% and a 30-year fixed is at 4.625%.

These are unbelievable! If you mortgage $300,000 for 30 years it will cost you $1542 a month plus taxes and insurance. For 15 years it would cost you $2,219. If you are looking to buy, now is the time while rates are low.

The next question I always get is, “That’s great that rates are low, but I heard they are not lending any money. Is that true?” The answer to that is NO! The banks are looking for what they should always have been looking for – first, a good credit score, usually above 700. If you are not above 700 it is not the end of the world, but it may cost you a higher rate. Next, they are looking for proof of income. This isn’t a bar where

you can tell the girl you are hitting on that you make $500,000 when you only make $50,000.

They are going to want to see documentation to back it up – think of it as a pre-nup!

Finally, they will not go near a property unless the LTV (loan-to-value) ratio is 80% or less. That means you have to be able to put down 20%. Gone are the days of 5 and 10% down. If you don’t have the money, or can’t prove what you say you make, there is nothing I can do about it. Understanding this should help you to analyze if now is the time for you to pull that trigger.

Starting today, there will be a poll question on my Facebook and web page for you to vote on. This week’s question: Has the market bottomed out, still has a little bit more to go, or is there another big bubble coming? I will post the results as well as some excerpts in the next edition. You can find the poll at www.capemaychris. com or search for Cape May Chris on Facebook.

Chris Bezaire is a fifth-generation realtor with Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate. You can find him at www.CapeMayChris.com; email chris@capemaychris.com; or type in Cape May Chris on Facebook and Twitter.

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2 SWAN AVENUE, CAPE MAY Well maintained duplex close to the beach and center of town. First floor has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room, large living room with gas fireplace and a screened porch. The 2nd floor unit has a living room, dining area, kitchen, 1 bedroom, 1 bath with rental history.

Use the first floor for yourself, as an investment unit, or convert to a single family. $679,000

1225 NEW JERSEY AVE., CAPE MAY This three story home with detached garage cottage is a must see. The main home offers 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, central air, large inground heated pool, and only ½ block to the beach. You’ll love the ocean views and cool breezes while relaxing on your front porch.

Plenty of off street parking and rental history. $1,997,000

20 PATTERSON AVENUE, CAPE MAY Beach block property with a two bedroom home and a separate one bedroom cottage. Ocean view potential with development and condo conversion a possibility. The main home has a large eat in kitchen with newer appliances, family room, hardwood floors, central air, ample parking and great rental potential. The separate cottage has off street parking and excellent rental history. $850,000

3 POND CREEK, WEST CAPE MAY Fabulous 5 bedroom home with 2 master suites. The first floor features hardwood floors, a cozy living room, large kitchen with breakfast bar, and a master suite with Italian tiled shower and Jacuzzi tub.

There is a wonderful screened porch off the kitchen to enjoy the summer breezes.

This property has been beautifully maintained and has an excellent and well established rental history. $785,000

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Eighties Party At Cape Manor Condominiums Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives.

Saturday, July 31 PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIAN O’ROURKE

1 Hamann Ave., Cape May Court House 209 North St., Cape May Open Design and Vaulted Ceilings Two blocks to Beach and Mall 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $339,000. $889,000.

Mike, Emma, and Pam Gallof

934 Corgie St., Cape May Beautiful Victorian Home 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $792,000.

15 CapeWoods Rd., Lower Township Impeccably Maintained Rancher 2 bedrooms, 1 baths $247,500.

103 Harvard Ave., Cape May Point Great room with Ocean Views 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $1,880,000.

507 Ocean Ave., Cape May Point Quaint Cottage with Double Lot 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $865,900.

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605 Cape Ave., Cape May Point Enjoy privacy and nature $399,000.

201 Harvard Ave., Cape May Point Overlooking the Beach $1,200,000.

203 Harvard Ave., Cape May Point Across from Beaches $1,075,000.

656 Sunset Blvd., Lower Township/ South of the Canal Views of the Lighthouse and Beach Access (Two Parcels available) $1,100,000.

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Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

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1051 ILLINOIS AVE CAPE MAY

114 LEAMING AVE. NORTH CAPE MAY

Built as a custom home in 1983, it has been periodically updated. The kitchen is a gourmet cooks dream with granite counters, a fireplace and views of the lush gardens and screened in gazebo. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and massive glass windows viewing the outdoors as well as the attached heated greenhouse. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a a sauna, a wine cellar, a fully finished basement with huge entertaining area, including a built in bar with antique backspash and antique wood burner. $879,000.

New construction! This Victorian style 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with entry foyer features kitchen with granite-counter tops & breakfast nook, family room with gas fireplace, laundry/utility room.

There is also hardwood flooring, wall-to-wall carpet, and ceramic tile in the house. Wrap-around front porch and large rear deck. $599,900.

This showcase house is a “Must See”, located in the upscale Cape May Estates.

The amenities include: granite countertops, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, tile floors, Jacuzzi in Master bedroom and too many other fantastic amenities to list. Come sit on the wraparound porch and enjoy that “Home Sweet Home” feeling. Listed

by William Bezaire for $849,000

This custom 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home built on an estate size acre property has everything you ever dreamed of tucked away on a tranquil acre, yet close to everything! The entrance and open floor plan is breathtaking surrounded in windows overlooking the grounds. The centerpiece of the living room is a stone gas fireplace. Granite & custom kitchen cabinets, island and pantry as well as a breakfast room overlook the pool and professionally landscaped garden. The yard & patio featuring a custom in ground pool & spa spell luxury!

You don’t want to miss this great home in a wonderful neighborhood!

This well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath single located in Village Green has the best of both worlds.

Close to the beach, town, restaurants, and entertainment, yet no crowds, traffic, or parking problems. This home also offers a large Florida room for added living space and an attached one car garage. $599,000.

Very well maintained home in nice area!

Take a look at this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with updated appliances. Laundry room, sunroom and a “1 car plus” garage for storage and a built-in cedar closet for those seasonal clothes! $212,500.

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

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-5800 jerseycaperealty.com

By the Sea Realty 315 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-3050 capemaybythesea.com

HomeStead Real Estate 846 Broadway West Cape May 609-884-1888 homesteadcapemay.com

Tolz Realtors 1001 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-7001 www.tolz.com

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Builders home! This three bedroom rancher is well constructed and well maintained. There is a new roof, new heating and air conditoning systems, new windows and a new gas hot water heater. This house offers a living room, eat-in kitchen, large laundry room and beautiful and bright family room.

You can enjoy the rear deck and gardens in the privacy of the fenced back yard. There is off street parking and a detached storage building. This is a very spacious home. There is more here than meets the eye! $269,900.

A 3 bedroom and 2 bath 1955 sq.ft ranch home in the desirable “Tranquility Park” community located just minutes from Cape May. This home offers a living room with natural gas fireplace, a formal dining room with hardwood floors, master suite, featuring a large walk in closet, laundry room and a 1.5 car garage. $380,000 (8h)

This unit is ready to move into and features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a three season room and shed. Land rent includes taxes, lawn maintenance, and snow removal. Cute little lake on-site. $69,900

Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May www.coastlinerealty.com

Super-aggressive price for a furnished waterfront Canyon Club 3 BR/2 BA with panoramic Cape May Harbor Views! Custom kitchen and master bedroom/bathroom suite unlike any other unit in the development! $675,000

DeSatnick Real Estate 324 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-1300 desatnickrealestate.com

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall (609) 884-8428 www.coldwellbanker capemay.com

129 ELDREDGE AVE. WEST CAPE MAY Newly priced! Don’t miss a special opportunity to own this charming 4 BR, 2.5 BA home with a fabulous wrap-around porch! Featuring a living room with original wood floors, dining room with large space for entertaining, wonderful kitchen with center island & lots of windows throughout for plenty of natural lighting. With easy-maintenance vinyl siding, off-street parking & large lot (50 x 123), this property is a great value Relish the close proximity of beaches & downtown Cape May! $549,000.

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com

Price reduced!! Charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo is just steps to the pool and offers quiet maintenance free living. Condo comes fully furnished and has a great rental history.

Asking $310,000

Barry Bruno Chris Clemans SIR 1159 Washington Street (609) 602-2444 bruno@ chrisclemanssir.com

Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co. 1382 Lafayette St., Cape May Joseph Gilmartin Broker/Owner (609) 884-1800 capemayvacations.com

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Eighties Party At Cape Manor Condominiums Saturday, July 31 PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIAN O’ROURKE Washington Commons, 315 Ocean Street Suite 2B, Cape May • (609) 884-3050 realcm@verizon.net • Lee Marcotte Broker of Record

73 EVERGREEN; BELLEPLAIN •Nature Lovers Paradise •Close to State Park & Beaches •3 bedrooms, 2 bath $349,900 105 FIRST AVE.; CAPE MAY • Just 2 blocks to Beach • Spacious yard for family gatherings • 3 bedroom, 1 bath $695,000

Aly Johns, Taylor Miles, Michelle Miles, Giocanna Patrinicola

www.capemaybythesea.com

1009 OHIO AVENUE, CAPE MAY $599,999

1361-D OHIO AVENUE CAPE MAY $290,000 Jordan Spielvogel and Chelsea Allen

Well maintained, greatly expanded rancher! 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths.

Master Bedroom Suite. Den, Rear Screened Porch & Open Deck.

Front Porch. Central Air, Gas Heat, Off-street parking. Outside shower. Excellent Rental History!

Subject to summer leases.

Priced to sell! Listed lower than any other Village Greene Quad on the market. Approx ages: Roof - 1 year; Central A/C - 2 years; Washer/Dryer - 1 year; Dishwasher - 2 years. Just needs a coat of fresh paint and some furniture! Currently vacant and easy to show.

WWW.TOLZ.COM

1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May Phone: 609-884-7001 Email: info@tolz.com

Angus, LeeAnne Simmler, Shannon McDonald, Kim, Tom

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Janet Cackovic and John Tori

George and Robin Allen

Frank, John Miles

PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIAN O’ROURKE... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479 Dedication... Excellence... Professionalism

(609) 884-5800 739 Washington St, Cape May

www.jerseycaperealty.com Open 7 Days a Week!

IMMACULATE RANCHER 2 Rossi Drive, Erma “Rolling Meadows”

COZY IMMACULATE RANCHER 1216 Missouri Avenue, Cape May

PERFECT LOCATION 500-502 West Perry Street, Cape May

LUXURIOUS OCEAN FRONT CONDO’S 11 Beach Avenue, Cape May SANDPIPER CONDOMINIUM

Furnished & movein ready. 2 bedShows like new!! rooms and 2 baths.

3 BR, 2.5 BA, on 1+ acre corAmenities: cathedral ner lot. Great ceiling, hardwood room w/gas f/p, floors in entry, new carpet, new range, formal DR, eat- central air, screened-in back porch & new in kitchen, rear deck, 2-car attached windows, 1-car attached garage with built garage, and storage building. $450,000. in shelving. $485,000.

9 BR, 4.5 BA, home ov e r l o o k i n g “ Wilbraham Park”.

Just steps to shops, fine dining and beaches. Off street parking for 3-cars. Excellent rental history. Being sold furnished per inventory. $719,000.

Both first floor units offer beach and pool views.

Complex includes on-site management, health club, spa and assigned parking.

Excellent rental.

Unit #102: 1BR, 1BA $459,900.

Unit #103 2BR, 2BA $739,000.

202 QUEEN STREET, CAPE MAY

15 BROADWAY, UNIT 16 CAPE MAY DRIFTWOOD CONDOS”

Roomy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home just 2 blocks to the beach with ocean views from your front porch. Great opportunity to use as an investment property or for year round living. $899,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo just a 1/2 block to the beach.

Stainless steel appliances, marble counters, and a rooftop deck make this the perfect condo for your beach getaways.

Great rental history. $474,000

1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Next to the Cape May Wawa

www.CoastlineRealty.com

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Apex

Realty, Inc.

Rentals Of The Week

Adorable homes in America’s Original Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment!

2505 Bayshore Rd. Villas, NJ 08251 • Broker Daniel J. Senico

134 WEST JACKSONVILLE AVE. VILLAS • $360,000

10 Congress, Unit 505, Cape May - 1 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 4, amazing ocean views and steps from downtown! $1,400/$2,100

5 Jackson Street, Cape May - 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. Located in the center of town.

Available late August. $1750/week.

1225 Massachusetts Ave., Cape May - Weekly rental, 3 BR/ 1.5 BA, sleeps 6, $850-$1,500/week

144 Oak, Villas--2 bedroom, 1 bath year round rental. Available mid August. $900/month plus utilities.

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 324 Carpenter’s Lane, Suite 2C, Cape May 609.884.1300, www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

Homestead Real Estate, 846 Broadway, W. Cape May, (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com

119 Stevens Street, West Cape May 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, $1200 - $2200/ week.

407 Coral, Cape May Point 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths $1500-$3000/ week.

BRAND NEW THREE STORY HOME WITH UNOBSTRUCTED WATER VIEWS!

Theresa Senico

ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 609-408-4655 theresasenico.com 936 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY

Barry Bruno, Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, (609) 602.2444 bbruno@chrisclemanssir.com.

Lots of prime weeks left, Lots of price reductions.

Large and small accommodations. Call for more information. Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point, Townbank, and North Cape May. CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co., 1382 Lafayette St., Cape May. Joseph Gilmartin, Broker/Owner (609) 884-1800 www.capemayvacations.com.

15 Broadway Unit 14, Cape May - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Driftwood Condos, sleeps 7, $2700 per week.

906 Washington Street, Cape May 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, single family, sleeps 14. $2850 per week.

Wow What A Price!! This three story unit at Quinn’s Court features decks on all levels, a bonus room on the first floor that would work well as a home office or extra bedroom, two master suites with private baths, gas fireplace, 1 car garage, and an great kitchen that includes granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Asking $499,900

Contact Barry Bruno Main (609) 884.3332 • Cell: (609) 602.2444 Email: bbruno@chrisclemanssir.com 1159 Washington Street, Cape May NJ 08204

204 Philadelphia Ave., Cape May - 2 BR, 2.5 BA, w/d, dw, CAC, park 3 cars, sleeps 8. Low $1100/High $2050 1012 Maryland Ave., Cape May - Completely renovated, pool, 6 BR, 5 BA, 3 half-BA, w/d, dw, CAC, park 4 cars, sleeps 16. Low $4000/High $6800 Jersey Cape Realty, 739 Washington St., Cape May, (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com 805 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Pool 205 Princeton Avenue, Cape May Point Spacious Gracious, Pet Friendly By the Sea Realty, 315 Ocean Street, Suite 2B, Cape May 609-884-3050 • capemaybythesea.com 205 St. James Place, Cape May. 2 BR, 2.5 Bath townhouse unit. Still have summer 2010 availability from $1400/week!

223 Brainard, Cape May Point.

4 BR, 2 bath. 2nd home from beach.

Rates negotiable.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, 1159 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-3332 • www.chrisclemansSIR.com

Tolz Realtors, 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May, (609) 884-7001, www.tolz.com

308 Congress St., Cape May - Congress Street Condos - 2 BR, 1 BA, screen porch, outside shower, win a/c, parking for 2 vehicles, sleeps 6. $900-$1375/week

202 Ocean, Cape May Point 1 block to the beach! Sleeps 4.

Condo/hotel room, 1 BA. $800 / week

702 Lake Drive, Cape May Point - 3 BR, 2 baths, BBQ grill, outside shower, central air, porch, deck, parking for 2 cars, sleeps 8. $1200-$1850/week.

233 Capehart, Unit B Romantic cottage for 2. $875 - $1350 / week

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate, (609) 884-8428 • coldwellbankercapemay.com

Wilsey Realty, 501 Lafayette St., Cape May, (609) 884-1007, www.wilseyrealty.com

22 Vacation Road, Villas - Year round rental This 3 bedroom, 1 full bath has living room, eatin kitchen & laundry. $1,100/month + utilities.

15 Broadway, Unit 27. Cape May 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. Winter Rental $1,000 Month + Utilities

73 Spruce Avenue, Villas - Year round with 3 BR and 1.5 BA. Corner lot, detached garage. washer and dryer. $1,200 month + utiltiies.

216 Perry Street, Cape May 3 Apartments for Summer Season $4,000 - $6,000. 1 – 2 Bedrooms

Theresa Senico, Apex Realty (609) 408-4655, www.theresasenico.com

Coastline Realty, 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, (609) 884-5005 • coastlinerealty.com

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A Little Bit About Exit Zero Publishing Who we are, what we do, and where we go

Established July 4, 2003, proudly inspired by the late, great Pennywise magazine. Exit Zero Publishing is owned by Jack Wright and Jason Black. We also publish high-quality books as well as this fine periodical!

Telephone: (609) 770-8479 Fax: (609) 770-8481 E-mail: info@exitzero.us Website: www.exitzero.us Mailing address: 109 Sunset Boulevard Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Editor/Publisher: Jack Wright, jack@exitzero.us Advertising Manager: Jason Black, jason@exitzero.us (609) 408-7629 Manager of Assorted Necessities: Dan “The M.A.N.” Mathers, dan@exitzero.us, (610) 984-2874 Assistant Editor Jon Roth Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Danielle O’Neal, Jeannie O’Neill Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Richard Hemenway, Amy Wingate, Vivian Montgomery Columnists: Kate Chadwick (advice), Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (Old Fogey), Meghan Kunz (local lore), Ben Miller (history), Labeler: Mary Smith Every Wednesday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your mailbox in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 great B&W issues, and four in glorious full color!

Call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe.

DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Bath Time, Guardian, Bamboo Shack, Cape Savings Bank, Collier’s, All Irish, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Nest, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Washington Commons Gallery, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Oma’s Doll Shop, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, Acme, By The Sea Realty, Oyster Bay, Cape May Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Bank of America, Victorian Hotel, SOMA Art Gallery, Magicbrain Cybercafé, Island Grill, Trade Winds, Primrose, Center For Community Arts.

WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Second Story Sweets, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Cape May Sandal Shop, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Cafe Tuscany, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain

Cafe, Love The Cook, Ugly Mug, Pilot House, Caroline Boutique, Atlantic Books, Carli’s, Kaleidoscope, Coldwell Banker, Colors, A Ca Mia, A Place On Earth, Between the Lines, Good Scents.

WASHINGTON STREET Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans’ Sotheby’s International Realty, Bill Mae Cottage, Thomas Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr. Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

BEACHFRONT Sean’s Restaurant, King’s Cottage, Blue Moon Pizza, Hot Dog Tommy’s, Coachman’s Motor Inn, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richards Inn, Inn at 22 Jackson Street, Saltwood B&B, Windward B&B, Uncle Bill’s, Ocean View Restaurant, Sandpiper, Hotel Alcott, Summer Station, The Original Fudge Kitchen, Montreal Liquor, Montreal Inn, Capri Motor Lodge, Bloody Mary’s, Periwinkle, Grand Hotel, Palace Hotel, Mission Inn, Angel by The Sea, Peter Shields, Hotel Macomber, Marquis de Lafayette.

COLUMBIA AVENUE Columbia House, Sun Bank, Dr. Gorny, Victorian Abstract, MP Myers, Cape May Day Spa, Twin Gables, Henry Sawyer B&B, Linda Lee, Brass Bed Inn, Mason Cottage, Mainstay Inn, Delsea B&B, White Dove Cottage, Manse B&B, Merion Inn, Cliveden Inn, Pharo’s B&B, Summer Cottage, John F. Craig House, Majestic Star.

GURNEY/OCEAN/STOCKTON Avalon Coffee, Cape May Beach & Kite, John Welsey Inn, Louie’s Pizza, Beach Massage, Inn of Cape May, Beauclair’s, Queen Victoria, Fairthorne, Cheeks, Cape May Library, Whiskers, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel.

EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Model Laundromat, Wawa, Coastline Realty, Cape Bookkeeping, Shear

Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic, C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin.

WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, Higher Grounds, Tea By The Sea, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio, CVS, Albert Stevens Inn, Weddings by the Sea, Kate’s Flower Shop, Seaside Cheese Company, Ocean Crest Printing, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr. Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Cafe, Flanegan’s Framing, Seven Eleven, Homestead Real Estate.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Vanthia’s, Bird House of Cape May, Butterfly Tea Room, Cape May Wicker, The Exit Zero Store and Gallery, Accent on Beauty, Cape Winds Florist, Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Point Post Office, Sunset Beach Gift Shop.

ROUTE 109 South Jersey Marina, Lobster House, Tony’s Marine Supply, Sea Gear Marine, Captain’s Cove, Cape May Whale Watcher, Lucky Bones, Tony’s Pizza, Cape May Antique Center.

NORTH CAPE MAY Laundromat, Heart to Heart Flowers, Le Gates, Harpoon Henry’s, Mr. J’s Music Shop, Cape May– Lewes Ferry, Gorman’s, Hair Cuttery, Italian Affair, Cape May Veterinary.

OFF THE ISLAND The Canyon Club, Harbor View Restaurant, Axelsson’s Blue Claw, Cape Liquors, Moose Lodge, Old Grange, Historic Cold Spring Village, Hawk Haven Vineyards.

VILLAS Lower Township Construction, Lower Township Municipal, Apex Realty, Curl Up and Dye, Fish and Fancy, Villas Liquor, Snippers Salon, Jake’s Bar and Grill, Kiddie Closet, Cape Savings Bank, Cohwen’s Ink Emporium, El Portal Mexican Restaurant, Wawa, Wing It, Bella Mangiata.

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