Volume 10, Number 15 Thursday, May 17, 2012

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, May 17, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 15 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

THIS WEEK... it’s the car issue

Don’t Miss The Race At The Cape... This Saturday!

This Saturday, May 19, starting at 1pm in front of Convention Hall, the Cape May Forum is staging a re-creation of the famous race in 1905 between Louis Chevrolet and Henry Ford. See Talk of the Town on pages 13 and 14, and the two-page ad on pages 64 and 65 for more information.

Saturday, May 12 saw the unofficial opening of Convention Hall, when Lower Cape May Regional held its annual prom — more photos inside Aleksey Moryakov

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Inside This Issue «Vacation Photo of the Week......... Page 3

«The Old Fogey ...............................Page 83

«The Coffee Break Page................. Page 7

«Activity of the Week......................Page 85

«The Activity Guide...................... Page 11

«Employee of the Week....................Page 86

«Talk of the Town.......................... Page 13

«Student of the Week.................... Page 89

«The Movie Column...................... Page 51

«Adopt an Animal.........................Page 91

«Open House.................................. Page 57

«Bird Droppings............................Page 97

«Bouquet Ambush.........................Page 59

«The Dating Column..................... Page 105

«What’s Your Story?...................... Page 70

«Homes of the Week......................Page 117

«Cape May Crossword................... Page 72

«Rentals of the Week.....................Page 118

«The Answer Lady........................ Page 75

«About Exit Zero........................... Page 119

Thursday, May 17, 2012

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5/12: LCMR High School Prom At Cape May Convention Hall

Riley Andrews, Casey Shuman

Alec Delconte, Taryn McCullough

Tyler Hienkel, Meaghan Joyce

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FISH MARKET SPECIALS Friday, May 18 Thru Sunday, May 20

conch chowder

Mayor Ed Mahaney, City Manager Bruce MacLeod

$5.50/pint TAKE-OUT SPECIALS Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19 Oysters Rockefeller appetizer special ..................... $7.95 Fried Oyster Platter ........................ $10.25 Served with Mac & Cheese and Stewed Tomatoes.

Broiled salmon topped with crab meat Platter ............. $10.25

Tim Matthews, Lexi Douglass, Kiley Johnson, Nicholas Douglass

Served with baked potato or French fries and coleslaw.

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL Wednesday, May 23 Only Fried SHRIMP PLATTER ...... $5.95 each Served with French fries or baked potato & coleslaw

Fisherman’s Wharf ª Cape May

609-884-3064 www.thelobsterhouse.com Call Ahead & We’ll Have It Waiting For You! Toni Callahan, Bill Callahan, Lisa Taylor

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The Best Entertainment lineup in town!

Friday, May 18 Saturday, May 19

stellar incognito mojo Tuesday, May 22

Terrible Tuesday

Wednesday, May 23

with Jon K & Mike Dempsey

$2 Miller Lites

Karaoke with Jimmy J

$3 Yuengling & Yuengling Lights

Check Out Our New $11.99 dinner menu!

Prime Rib, NY Strip Steak and Many Other Great Entrees to Choose From!

OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM-2AM YEAR ROUND!

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Now Serving Breakfast & Dinner Daily!

Latin Night Friday Nights at SeaSalt 9pm-midnight

Gary, Sheila, Jack, Gary, Marsha

Latin Dancing

FREE SALSA LESSON! Live Salsa music by cintron

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Will Flosdorf, Julia Denham, Bryan McFadden, Thai Nicholas, Tall Ones

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Subscriber Of The Week

Each week, we will feature a lucky subscriber (and Exit Zero T-shirt winner!) in this spot. This week’s subscriber: Michael Letso of Normandy, New Jersey.

How long have you been in Cape May? Since June 24, 2000, my wedding day. And several times a year since.

Who are you usually with? Always with my beautiful bride, unless it’s a quick surfing day trip.

Favorite thing about Cape May? Peaceful beauty abounds.

Least favorite thing? The expense.

Favorite restaurants? Aleathea’s for breakfast, George’s for lunch, Y.B for dinner, Mario’s for pizza.

Favorite place to stay? Tied for first place: Congress Hall, Star Inn, Queen Victoria, Grand Hotel, Inn of Cape May, Macomber, Buckingham, Bluefish Inn If you could change one thing about Cape May, what would it be? Lower room rates.

Favorite thing about Exit Zero? It’s different — fun, informative, brave, positive towards Cape May, and candid photos, too.

Least favorite thing about Exit Zero?

Less opinions thank it used to have, i.e. Terry O’Brien.

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Facebook Mystery Contest KNOW your way around Cape May? Check out the photograph above, prepared by our resident cryptographer Kate Chadwick. If you think you know what establishment this is, you could win a 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 at facebook.com/exitzeropublishing. Good luck!

Quotes Of The Week

Random Factoid

“I have bad reflexes. I was once run over by a car being pushed by two guys.” — Woody Allen “Money may not buy happiness, but I’d rather cry in a Jaguar than on a bus.” — Francoise Sagan “Never have more children than you have car windows.” — Erma Bombeck

The Porsche 911 was originally designated as the “Porsche 901” (901 being its internal project number). Peugeot protested on the grounds that they owned the trademark to all car names formed by three numbers with a zero in the middle. So, before production started, the name was changed to 911.

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AND then she said...

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McKenna

Shirley Stiles, Anne Kelly

Jay Berrio, Alaina Fox

Cody Cerasi, Haley Wilson

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Harbor View

Restaurant, Bar & Marina open THURSday thru sunday for Lunch & Dinner Open Saturday & Sunday for Breakfast

The Deck is Open!

(Deck is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday in May)

Taking Reservations for Mother’s Day!

609-884-5444 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May B etween the G arden S tate P arkway & W ildwood C rest O n the B ay at H arbor V iew M arina

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WEDNESDAY 2 FOR 1 APPS DURING HAPPY HOUR (4PM – 7PM)

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Nina, Adam

Rich Snow, Olivia Simons

5/18: JAMES KLAPP 5/25: ERIC & COOP 5/27: CHRIS HUFF

AFTER DARK ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ON STAGE @ 9PM

5/18: BILLY WALTON BAND 5/19: THE ZONE 5/25: THE BENDERZ 5/26: 52 PICK UP 5/27: CRESSON AVE. Gabby Fernandez, Zach Hagan

Crystal Slaney, Ryan Slaney

(DAN BROWN’S BAND)

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Amanda Breen, Blake Breen

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Happy Hour @ The Bar Everyday 3-6pm 12 Beers on Tap!

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Dinner - Nightly from 5pm Breakfast & Lunch - Everyday 8 – 3

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Friday, may 18 - jay bethel Saturday, may 19 - robin and amy

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Josh Williams, Ashleigh Hargis, Christen Demshuk, Keri Loder, Mike Dunlap, Alyssa Fazio

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Goings-On Around Town

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Upcoming can’t-miss events around town... mark your calendars

he big event this weekend is the “Race at the Cape: Renewing the Cape May Motor Car Challenge 1905-2012,” sponsored by Kindle Ford and the Quality Plus Ford Stores, Burke Chevrolet and the City of Cape May, and brought to you by Cape May Forum. The race will be recreated with vintage cars, along with actors from the East Lynne Theater Company, who will be dressed in period clothing. The race kicks off at 1pm in front of Convention Hall on the boardwalk in Cape May. You can check the cars out before the race, too – they’ll be on display at Rotary Park. If you can’t get into town until after the race, they’ll be exhibited at Gurney and Beach Avenues. The events are free and open to the public. If you’re car-shopping, you’ll be able to check out the latest hybrid and electric cars from Ford and Chevrolet, along with the vintage vehicles. This event supports Cape May Forum’s retreat, “Running on Empty? The Future of Energy,” which will be held June 2-3. Cape May Forum is modeled on the Chautauqua Institution, and it offers participants a

chance to “grapple with the social, moral, and political issues of our time.” For more information on this or other Forum events, check their website at capemayforum.org.

Cape May Stage is proud to invite everyone to Meet The Mezzanine, a free community open house event being held on Sunday, May 20 from noon-2pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. Enjoy guided tours of the new 26-seat mezzanine space, visit backstage and the state-of-the-art technical booth, and relax on the beautiful grounds while you enjoy light refreshments.

You can buy tickets for upcoming shows at a discount, or make reservations for the Cape May Stage Discovery Theatre Camp. You could even win a prize. For more information on the event, or to check out upcoming productions, visit www.capemaystage.org, or call 609-884-1341.

Cape May Jazz Vespers at the First Presbyterian Church presents bassist Andy Lalasis. Andy has had two of the longest running gigs in Atlantic City history: the first at The Golden Nugget working for Steve Wynn, and the second at Resorts

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with Merv Griffin and his Coconut Ballroom Orchestra. Both gigs lasted in total for 20 years. Andy plays both acoustic and electric bass, and just this year released his acclaimed solo CD, Fret Not. The show will be presented at the beautiful and acoustically exquisite First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 20 at 3:00pm. There is limited free parking available, so get there early to find a spot. A $5.00 minimum donation is suggested at the door. The church is wheelchair accessible. Call 884-0680 or visit www.capemayjazzvespers.com for more information on this or any of the other upcoming events.

Looking for something to do tonight?

Get over to the Grand Reopening of Magic Brain Cyber Cafe this evening, May 17, from 6-9pm. Magic Brain is located in the Carpenter Square Mall, at 31 Perry Street.

There will be refreshments (smoothie samples!) and also live music provided by young LCMR musicians Nismah Osman and Zac LaTorre. Stop by and figure out what your new favorite beverage will be this summer.

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Serving Dinner from 5pm Thursday thru Sunday

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Early Bird Specials

Available All Night Thursday and

5:00-5:30 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Roberto Gonzalez, Shannah Rose, Sara Crossan, Jake Gallego

(609) 898-0100

1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May

Serving Dinner from 5pm Thursday thru Sunday Beach Avenue & Howard Street at the Hotel Macomber (609) 884 8811 www.unionparkdiningroom.com

Prettyman, Katie, Mariah, Spencer

Our Sister Restaurant,

The Pacific Grill, opens this Friday, May 18!

4801 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood 609.523.2333 • pacificgrillwildwood.com

Kyra Adams, Kaylie Pettifer, Taylor Remster

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Talk Of The Town

Ramblings, idle gossip, and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends

An Unhappy Force ALL eyes have been on Convention Hall, but especially this past week. Since Friday, members of the Cape May Police Department have been holding a daily picket line, drawing attention to the fact that they haven’t had a contract in 18 months.

“We’ve had five meetings [with the city] since February,” said Policemen’s Benevolent Association delegate, and Cape May patrolman, John Campbell.

“And three of them were completely unproductive.” The reason nothing has been accomplished? “The priority seems to be Convention Hall,” John told us. “We’re given a half-hour or so, and then everyone needs to run off for Convention Hall stuff.

They’ve shunned us all along.”

A meeting scheduled for last Thursday was canceled altogether, because the city needed to finalize details with Peter Nero for the Memorial Day concert. “We presented a proposal that would save the city in excess of $200,000, over the course of every new hire’s career,” John said. “It would also increase the on-force time required to reach top pay. We waited for the city’s response all day and night on Wednesday, but they canceled the meeting, saying, ‘Go ahead and have your picket.’ They’ve known this was a possibility since Easter.”

But picketing must have sounded like an empty threat to City Manager Bruce MacLeod, who said he was “surprised,” even though there was “some indication it may happen.” He explained that the contract contains many terms, but that com-

pensation is the sticking point. “With the two percent levy law in place,” he said, “it makes it more difficult to come to a settlement.”

But, according to Officer Tony Genaro, the department understands the fiscal restrictions. “We’re not expecting an amazing deal,” Tony said. “We just want this thing finalized. I don’t think the general public knows how long this has been going on. Raising awareness is the point of the picket.”

Nearby municipalities don’t appear to have had problems renegotiating police contracts. Take North Wildwood, for instance. Their contract — similar to the one presented to Cape May, according to John Campbell — was agreed upon in four weeks, before the old one had even expired.

“Because of John Campbell’s position, he is privy to all of the other contracts that have been negotiated throughout the state,” Tony said. “He knows what the trend is, what is mandated by the state, and what is negotiable by the municipality. What we want is in line with the rest of the state.”

Although the police officers have no intention of inhibiting the final stages of work on Convention Hall or interfering with events like the prom that took place last weekend (“It isn’t the kids’ fault,” Tony said), they will “absolutely” be out there on Memorial Day weekend. “Obviously,” Tony said, “we feel puzzled and frustrated that the Peter Nero contract has been finalized, while we’ve been without for a year and a half. This is the thing that is breaking the camel’s back.”

Race At The Cape In 1905, Henry Ford and Louis Chevrolet faced off in an automobile race on the sands of Cape May. This Saturday, at The Race at the Cape event, the Cape May Forum will host a dramatic recreation. There will be a flag waver. There will be an announcer. And there will be a banner across the finish line, just as there was in 1905. Only this time, the cars crossing that finish line will be a mix of both vintage and energy-efficient models prompting what the Forum’s President Norris Clark calls “one very important conversation.” (Oh, and the cars will be racing on Beach Avenue, not the actual beach.)

We caught up with Norris, who told us that the original race — which took place on the beach between Madison Avenue and Poverty Beach — was a highly-anticipated “publicity stunt” that happened at an important moment in Cape May’s history. In the early 1900s, some of Cape May’s oldest buildings were falling into disrepair, and the town was losing visitors to a glitzier northern neighbor, Atlantic City.

The way to revive the place, some believed, was through the development (think yachts, country clubs, and grandiose hotels) of swampy East Cape May. The Cape May Real Estate Company would use the earth from the dredging of the harbor, which began in 1903, to do it. Although this glamorous playground of the rich envisioned by developers never came to fruition, one of the project’s major pieces — the Hotel Cape May — did.

In 1905, to celebrate the construction of this beautiful building that would later become

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THE EXIT ZERO CARTOON... By Laurie Bender

THERE’S A REASON WHY THE RACE AT THE CAPE WAS MOVED TO BEACH AVENUE Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 the Christian Admiral, the real estate company sponsored the series of races that pitted the two automobile makers against one another.

A Philadelphia Inquirer article sent to us by Historical Editor Ben Miller describes the city of Cape May as “on edge” with anticipation days before the event. “The excitement is as intense as if a lighted match had been thrown into a gasoline tank.” What most people don’t know, Ben told us, is that the race wasn’t merely between Ford and Chevrolet, but several of the country’s pioneering engineers. Alexander Winton, who is credited with giving Henry Ford access to the steering design that helped launch him to pioneer status, and Walter Christie, who developed the suspension system used in many World War II army tanks, were among them. A woman — a Mrs Clarence C. Fitler — also raced, and became the only undefeated driver. The race brought some of the most coveted cars, to Cape May, too — including Louis Chevrolet’s 120-horsepower FIAT, which was shipped from Italy specifically for the event.

Eleven races were held over the course of two days, beginning at six in the morning. “All the hotels have arranged for early breakfasts,” the Inquirer article reads. “Time and tide wait for no man… this is when the beach is at its best” — meaning the

time when the tide was most conducive to heats of four or five cars. But despite the low tide, Ford’s car was still overtaken by a wave, taking him out of the race altogether, and Chevrolet succeeded in making a new world’s record, according to The New York Times — one mile in 57 seconds.

But there’s much that remains unknown about the events of this day. Legend has it that Ford was disappointed by his loss, as he was depending on the cash prize to pay his hotel bill. In lieu of money, the story goes, Ford offered stock in his company, and was refused. A local gentleman by the name of Dan Focer agreed to buy one of Ford’s cars for $400 to help him out of the bind, and Ford promised to repay him by making him a Ford dealer. While it’s true that, in 1922, Daniel Focer became co-owner of Focer & Mecray, a Cape May Ford dealership, Ben insists money was never an issue for Ford. “The company became incorporated in 1903,” he told us, “which is two years before the race.

He wasn’t a poor man, far from it. That’s just folklore.”

Something else that’s nothing but legend? The notion that the first Ford dealership in America launched in Cape May. We called the company, but didn’t get very far.

“It’s because these early records are at the Henry Ford Museum,” Ben told us. And he should know; he’d already contacted Ford research archivist Carol Whittaker, who confirmed that, while there was a dealership in Cape May as early as 1905, the first

operated out of San Francisco.

Because this year’s racers won’t be able to exceed the 25mph speed limit, this “will be more a race of efficiency than of speed,” Norris Clark said. Older versions of Fords and Chevrolets, Model Ts and Model As, will be paired with newer models. Eight sets will roll down the street, from Pittsburgh Avenue to Convention Hall, as an announcer fills the crowd in on their important gas mileage stats.

The race is an appropriate way to kick of this year’s Forum — a retreat where “intellectually curious folks can engage in respectful dialogue and grapple with the social, moral, and political issues of our time” — as the theme is Running on Empty?: The Future of Energy. It’s also an appropriate event for Cape May in general, which is moving in a more energy-conscious direction. In 2011, the city was one of six towns in New Jersey to receive the Silver Certification from Sustainable New Jersey for championing the alternative energy cause. (Efforts have included installing a wind turbine at Cape May Elemntary and conducting an energy audit of a dozen city buildings, among other things.) “Americans everywhere are moving to electrification as a way to vote their conscious when it come to the environment, rising energy costs and energy independence,” said Ford’s Hybrid and Battery Electric Systems Applications Manager Gil Portalatin.

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We Have the Oldest Roots in the County!

Michael Kutas, Amber Gittle, Ivelisse Torres, Matt Donohue

TASTING ROOM HOURS: Daily Noon-6pm

WINERY TOURS - Saturday, 3pm (call for reservations)

12 new wines to taste!

Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Blush to name a few...

Karleigh Spicer, Luis Herrera, Julio Toledo, Rene Cruz

Add a Great Selection of Cheeses and Cured Meats to Enjoy with a Bottle or Glass on the Deck or Patio

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Winner, Gold Medal “90” - The Beverage Testing Institute!

Gift Certificates & Wine Merchandise

(609) 884-1169 Dominic DeMusz, Hannah Hearon, Logan Spicer, Jill Heinenbach

711 Townbank Road North Cape May capemaywinery.com

Page 16 Talk Of The Town ? From Page 14 Ford Motors is sponsoring The Race at the Cape, along with Burke Motor Group and Kindle Auto Plaza of Cape May Court House. The race starts at 1pm right in front of Convention Hall, though you’ll be able to see the cars at Rotary Park beforehand, at Gurney Street immediately following the race. “Feel free to kick the tires and take a seat inside,” Norris said. “You’ll witness just how many advancements have been made first-hand.”

The original event wasn’t exactly a lucky omen for the Hotel Cape May — it never turned a profit for any of its owners and the building was demolished in 1996. Let’s hope that Convention Hall, where Saturday’s race starts, enjoys much better luck.

Wild About Harry’s We stopped in at Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille VIP event last Thursday, the unofficial kick-off of the summer season, at least for us. And as usual, the Hirsch family pulled out all the stops, with live music courtesy of Ron Gallo of Toy Soldiers, along with an awesome spread of complimentary food and beverages. There was a great turn-out with

Thursday, May 17, 2012 lots of familiar faces — but isn’t there always when great free food and drink is offered?

We weren’t in the door for five whole minutes when we saw the ubiquitous John Cooke and his wife, Suzanne, who were celebrating their wedding anniversary and taking a break from the Victorian Motel.

We remarked that Suzanne must be a pretty tolerant lady to be celebrating such a milestone at a free event, but John assured us that he had plans to take her out later for a proper celebration. “Where do you think I should I take her?” he asked us. Sorry, John — you’re on your own. We were way too busy grabbing appetizers from waiters circulating with trays — pigs in a blanket, cheese steak egg rolls, cheddar-battered shrimp, and crab balls, to be specific. Coincidentally, we happened to be hanging out right next to the food table (and spitting distance to the bar) where we could easily shovel cheese into our mouths and pick at the fruit tray and the spinach dip. We were hungry when we got there, but we weren’t when we left.

(And we learned from our spies that John and Suzanne enjoyed an anniversary dinner at Tisha’s.)

Speaking of the bar, we stepped right up for some Sam Adams Summer Ale on tap, and a St. Pauli Girl N/A beer for our one and

only teetotaling staffer. Funny story there — at last year’s VIP event, she was served an O’Doul’s, and remarked to restaurant/beverage manager Jonathan Hirsch that there are MUCH better N/A beers out there on the market these days, like St. Pauli Girl and Beck’s, to name a couple. So we were gratified to see that Harry’s has stepped it up a notch. And no sooner did that thought cross our minds when we ran into Jonathan himself, who marched right up to our staffer and said, “Did you see we’ve got St. Pauli N/A? I remembered what you said last year and I took your advice and traded up to a better N/A beer.” How do you like that? This is what sets Harry’s apart — they take the wants of their customers seriously — it’s a family-owned and run business and they act that way. We asked Jonathan if he’s psyched for the upcoming season. “We’re ready,” he told us. “Now that the restaurant is officially open, it makes it more real. In a lot of ways I’m working harder now than in the middle of the season, gearing up, laying the groundwork, getting everything in place. That’s how you have a good season — when you’re ready. We’ve got a great new manager for the hotel, and we’re excited.”

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Serving Dinner Nightly from 5pm

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Seaside Cheese Co.

1 Week to go...

LeBus Croissants and Bagels, Coffee and Earlier Hours!

600 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700 Open Monday thru Satur.

7am-7pm Sundays 7am-3pm

Jess McDowell, Cheyenne McKinney, Emily Dillan, Brittany Frederick

Featuring homemade soups, salad selections, house roasted meats & seafood specials

Join us at the VFW for Friday night snacks and Sunday night dinners!

Start your day with locally brewed coffee, a scrumptious breakfast sandwich, or fresh-baked muffin (we like the donut ones). Lunch?

Choose from two soups - sometimes three! - and a panini special.

Dinner time is any time - grab it now and reheat it later. Or make ameal out of one of their outrageous salads. Specials every day.

Check us out on facebook or call 609-884-8030 for our daily specials!

We Can Cater Any Event!

Eat In or Take Out

Danielle Whitlen, Heather Bailey, Amber Deluca, Gaby Bocanegra, Angela Harron, Christina Ewing

409 Elmira Street, Cape May (Next to the Train Station) • 609-884-8030

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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 16 Almost on cue, new manager Stevan Overby was the very next person we happened to bump into, and what a charming fellow he turned out to be. He’s also really enthused about the coming season. He joins the Montreal Inn team via stints in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico, most recently, but it took one visit to Cape May and he was hooked. “This place is amazing — so very beautiful. I love it already,” he told us.

“People keep telling me that it’s going to get crazy in the summer. I say ‘bring it.’ I know how to handle crazy.”

We saw friends and neighbors Ken Low and Sharon Flanagan, of the Bird House of Cape May, who were enjoying some wine while noshing. “I love this event,” Sharon told us. “They really do it right here.” Larry Hirsch himself happened by next — we love how he always stops to say hello, no matter how busy he happens to be, and we were impressed to see that he seemed to stop and speak with every guest in the place. (And we still can’t get over how much he looks like the photo on his graduate school ID — check his Facebook page — it’s uncanny).

We left reluctantly, but look forward

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to getting back soon and often. Give the calendar a couple of weeks to catch up, but summer has arrived in Cape May. Meet us at Harry’s, and you’ll see that what John Cooke told us is true: “The Hirsch family is a great asset to Cape May. They are all about customer service. This event is great, because it brings us all together and gets the season off on the right foot.”

It’s A Trip You don’t need a driver’s license to appreciate a good car, as any five-year-old can tell you. We popped into the Toy Shop of Cape May on the Washington Street Mall to check out the car selection for the under-sixteen set. Manager Nick Morency gave us the skinny on all the hot wheels of the moment.

Actually, Hot Wheels are still big players in the toy car game. The Toy Shop carries their official Toy Story cars — 14 in all — which are based on characters from the popular film franchise. They’re reasonably priced

too, averaging $4.99.

Another cool Hot Wheels product is their Light Speeders. These come with a little light that you shine on the car, and then watch as it’s bathed in ‘paint’. It wears off and you can do it over again, plus it has decals and such that all you to customize your ride. These are perfect for the either the budding mechanic or the artist in your life.

For the more tolerant among you, check out the Sonic police car. It’s got a siren that kids will love, and $7.99 is a small price to pay for occupied kids, despite the — you know — sirens. For quieter car activity, Nick suggests the ever-popular Legos. And these aren’t your father’s Legos: these are Extreme Off-Roader Lego cars. But our favorite carrelated toy had to be the Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game by Thinkfun. It’s for ages 8-adult, and it’s a progressive puzzle featuring four levels of difficulty. “It’s a great game,” Nick tells us. “I’m working on a traffic jam right now. I’m kind of stuck, but I’ll figure it out.”

PARTING SHOT We’re coming up to horseshoe crab mating season, so if you happen to be on

Higbee’s Beach, or other spots on the Delaware Bay, here’s a primer: If you see a horseshoe crab lying upside down on the beach, flip it over. There’s a good chance it’s still alive. But NEVER grab one by its tail — it could break off. And a horseshoe crab’s tail is a very vital piece of equipment.

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C-View Inn Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest Tavern

Mondays - Rib DAY 1/2 Rack - $8.50 All Day Long Tuesdays - TAVERN PIZZA & TACO DAY $3.50 Small Pizzas $5.50 Large Pizzas $1 Tacos Wednesdays our famous wing night! starting at 3pm

C-View $7 Mug & Meal

BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY Take-Out

Choice of An Entree and a Domestic Draft or Soda

Package Goods

Taco Salad (Beef, lettuce, tomato cheese, olives, jalapeño) Open-Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich Meatloaf Panini with gravy • Grilled Chicken BLT Hot Pastrami Sandwich served with Grilled Onion, Swiss and Brown Mustard • Small Cobb Salad Turkey or Ham Hoagie Wrap

Daily Specials 8 Flat Screen TVs happy hour Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 3-5pm $2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

Available Weekdays from 11am to 3pm

Best Wings & Great Specials

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

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RioNights Mangia Mondays

Endless Pasta with salad & garlic bread $12.99

World Tavern Poker Tuesdays Win a seat to the World Series of Poker - 7 p.m.

PRIME RIB THURSDAYS Try our slow-roasted prime rib specials!

Terry-oke! Fridays 9:00 p.m. in the bar

Looking for a place to have a Graduation Party?

How about a birthday, a rehearsal dinner, a baby shower or an anniversary?

Any kind of celebration you want.

Our private room seats 32 comfortably.

Order from our menu or have a custom menu designed especially for you.

Call today to book your party.

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Happy Hour Bar Menu Monday-Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 $1.00 off all drinks

Phillies Game Day Specials IN THE BAR DURING THE GAMES

Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey

609-889-2000 DJuan Dobson, Brittany Taylor, Justin Coleman

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Sarah Curnell, Abby Dietz

FA Robert Keller, Megan Turner

Bela Lotozo, Jackson Sole

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Dinner from 5pm Thursday thur Monday Jess Cramer, Ron Frame, Alyssa Waldron, Chad Lindholm

Lacey Binder, Brett Douglass, Alexis Sill, Noah Gomersal

Reserve Your Private Partyfor 2012!

Rehearsal Dinners • Reunions Baby Showers • Bridal Showers Any Special Occasion

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

www.cucinarosa.com

Al Beale, Harry Sundstrom Jr

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5/10: Harry’s Ocean Bar And Grille Reopens For The Season Japanese, Chinese, THAI, malaysian | Sushi Bar

photographS by Aleksey moryakov

Lunch | Dinner | Take-out | Reservations Available

Bring this ad for 20% off!

Take out or Dine out

Cannot combine with any other offer.

Not available for delivery.

Offer expires May 23, 2012

Where the Locals Eat Sushi!

Manhattan Style Sushi!

Find Us on Facebook!

Ask About Delivery!

www.sushiukai.com OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon-Thur 11am-10:30pm Fri & Sat 11am-11pm | Sun 12noon-10pm

Teresa, Barbara, Cass, Dennis, Eric

PH 609-770-7773 1500 Route 47 South, #E1E2, Rio Grande NJ in the ShopRite Shopping Center, next to Dollar Tree

Duck and Carol Menz, Kathy Areva, Rosemary Stumpo

Patricia Rainey, Vickie Clark, Denise Reinhart

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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?

Other details

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Aleathea’s 7 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-5555, Ext. 226 www.innofcapemay.com

Aleathea’s serves good food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Get $2 off cocktails during happy hours at the bar from 3-6pm Monday thru Friday.

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FULL BAR

YES

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Avalon coffee 7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May www.avaloncoffeecompany.com

The Cape May location is now open daily.

They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee and smoothies! Plus two locations to choose from!

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NO

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Axelsson’s Blue Claw 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5878 www.blueclawrestaurant.com

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

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FULL BAR

YES

YES

backstreet 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 884-7660 www.backstreetcapemaynj.com

Downhome cooking and a really friendly, laidback vibe are what you’ll find in this gem of a place. Awesome nightly specials!

B, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

Back bay bistro 1891 Bayshore Road Villas (609) 889-8500

Casual fine dining at its best, and just a stone’s throw from Cape May. Open for lunch and dinner daily, breakfast on the weekends.

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

BYOB

YES

YES

BELLA VIDA CAFÉ 406 N. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-6332 www.bellavidacafe.com

The EZ crew gets take-out lunch often from Bella Vida. Lots of homemade selections, with lots of vegan and vegetarian items.

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

BYOB

NO

YES

The Black Duck 1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-0100 www.blackduckonsunset.com

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

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BYOB

YES

NO

The Blue Pig Tavern 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.congresshall.com

Check out why Congress Hall’s restaurant is a favorite of locals as well as hotel guests.

They serve classic tavern food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

bliss 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May

Outrageously delicious ice cream, plus it’s homemade, organic, and triple-premium. Get your fix today.

Ice Cream

$1-$7

N/A

NO

YES

Boiler room 251 Beach Avenue in Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-8421

A main hot spot in town. The Boiler Room is where it’s at for a cocktail and the music to dance it off.

Cocktails

Cards: V, MC, AE, D

Full Bar

NO

NO

Cabanas 429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-4800 www.cabanasonthebeach.com

The party is here - always warm and friendly in this lively beachfront bar, featuring great food and some of the best live bands around.

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$8-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

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

This beautiful winery is open daily from 12-5pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm.

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WINERY

N/A

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Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner

photographS by Aleksey moryakov

LUNCH & DINNER

SEAFOOD • STEAKS COCKTAILS

live music...

MQ MU RPHY Thursd ay at 7:30pm

Open Mic N ight Frid ay at 8pm

Barry

Sharon, Vince, Doreen, Will

Sund ay at 4pm

J M Kearns Tuesd ay at 7:30pm

cape may’s best Happy Hour Sunday thru Friday 4-6pm Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres

Early Bird Dinners Monday thru Thursday 4-6pm

| Kids’ Menu | | Great Veggie Dishes | | Charming Patio | | Delicious Desserts | “BEST MEXICAN”

by NJ Monthly for the past 6 Years!

“BEST of the SHORE” Philadelphia Magazine 2006 “EXCELLENT” — AC Press 2005

Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May | 898-7750

Wednesday Trivia Night - 7:30pm

Bill Causey, Phil Jacobus, Cathy Sauerzopf

Try Our ”Not-SO-TINI” Martini...

Van Gogh Espresso Infused Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, Half & Half

Dog Friendly Outside Seating!

(609) 884-3449

WASHINGTON STREET MALL cAPE mAY www.pilothousecapemay.com

Linda Steenrod, Jonathan Hirsch, Bob Steenrod

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

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Cape Orient 315 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 898-0088 www.capeorient.com

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

carriage house 1048 Washington Street, Pysick Estate, (609) 884-5404 www.capemaymac.org

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

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YES

YES

Copper Fish 416 Broadway West Cape May (609) 898-1555

Chef Geoff Johnson’s Copper Fish offers fresh fish and prime meats at a great site – Broadway and Sunset.

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BYOB

YES

YES

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 must-visit. Simply superb food.

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BYOB

YES

YES

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.

L, D

$4-$18 Cards: V, MC

FULL BAR

NO

YES

depot market cafÉ 409 Elmira Street Cape May (609) 884-8030

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

The Ebbitt Room 25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700 www. virginiahotel.com

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

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BAR

YES

NO

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410 Bank Street 410 Bank Street (609) 884-2127, www.410bankstreet.com

After 25 years, it’s still one of Cape May’s finest restaurants, serving food that’s as brilliant and creative as ever. Opens May 10

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BYOB

YES

YES

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frescos 412 Bank Street, Cape May (609) 884-0366, www.frescoscapemay.com

Opening in mid May, this restaurant wins awards for its Italian food every year for a reason.

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BYOB

YES

YES

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

Superb and authentic southwestern food on the patio makes for a sublime culinary experience in a garden like setting.

L, D

$8-$24

BYOB

YES

YES

GODMOTHER’S Broadway & Sunset, West Cape May (609) 884-4543, www.godmothersrestaurant. com

Excellent downhome Italian food, reasonably priced and great for family dinners. Check out their early bird specials.

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BYOB

YES

YES

harbor view 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5444 www.harborviewcapemay.com

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Plus they have a fabulous deck — try the sushi.

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BAR

NO

YES

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Prime Steaks • Sensational Seafood

Open Daily for: Breakfast, Lunch, Sunset Dining, Dinner Happy Hour and Late Night Entertainment

Lunch Menu

$4.5 Bowls of Soup, $6.5 Hot Sandwiches $6.5 Overstuffed Sandwiches

W eek en d Br e a k fas t B uffet

John Cooke, Stevan Overby, Mark Ehrhardt, Pat and Denise Sluk

Grand Bre a k f a s t B u ff e t a v a i l a b l e Sat u r d a y a n d S u n d a y A La Carte Br e a kf a s t M e n u o n We e kd a ys

Monday Nights $21.95 All you can eat Dungeness Crab

Wednesday Nights Prime Rib Night $15.95 or $18.95 for a Grand Cut

Henry Satt, Miriam and Larry Hirsch

Thursday Nights L and & Sea Buffet $27.95 for Adults $13.95 for Children 5-12 years

Oceanfront @ 1045 Beach Avenue 609.884.5611

HemingwaysCapeMay.com Barbara, Eric, Keller, Jane, Aaron

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

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BAR

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YES

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$5-$34 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

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HARPooN HENRY’S Beach Drive & Browning, N. Cape May (609) 886-5529, www.harpoonhenrys.net

Famous for its sunsets, this spot just reopened.

There’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that sunset.

harry’s oceanfront grille Madison & Beach Avenue (609) 88-HARRY, www.harryscapemay.com

They’re back on May 4 and we can’t wait! A locals’ favorite and a great spot for good food, great drinks and a killer view.

hawk haven vineyard 600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347, www.hawkhavenvineyard.com

Open year round - daily 12 to 5pm for wine tasting, wine by the glass and gourmet cheese plates.

hemingway’s 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5611 www.hemingwayscapemay.com

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

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

higher Grounds 479 West Perry Street, Cape May (609) 884-1131 www.highergroundscapemay.com

Charming, unique and independently owned, Higher Grounds offers some of the most delicious and nutritious options.

B,L,D

$5-$15

BYOB

NO

YES

hot dog tommy’s Jackson Street @ Beach Avenue (609) 884-8388, www.hotdogtommys.com

Opening May 18. Just look for folks lined up down the street. This is not your average hot dog experience.

L, D

$1-5 Cash Only

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N/A

YES

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Island Grill 311 Mansion Street, Cape May (609) 884-0200

Opening in early May. The interior design and menu concoctions are similar – Caribbeaninfluenced and very colorful.

L, D

$13-$26 Cash Only

BYOB

YES

YES

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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 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

N/A

YES

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the lobster house Fisherman’s Wharf, (609) 884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast, dinner... The Lobster House has it all. See why it’s a Cape May must-visit!

B, L, D

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

BAR

NO

YES

lucky bones 1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONE www.luckybonesgrill.com

A huge hit and local’s favorite for a reason.

Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service.

Lucky Bones gets it right every single time.

L, D

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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 Cards: 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. Late menu, delectable desserts and cool cocktails.

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BAR

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Dinner from 5pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday Opening Every Day Starting May 24

5/10: Harry’s Ocean Bar And Grille Reopens For The Season photographS by Aleksey moryakov

Happy Birthday to Jan!

Washington Inn

The

8 0 1 Wa s h i n g t o n S t r e e t , C a p e M a y (6 0 9) 8 8 4 - 5 69 7 • w a s h i n g t o n i n n . c o m

for friday 2. Cocktails 3. Oysters

1. Wine

4. Sliders

BYOB Sundays are back!

Open Fridays, Saturdays & sundays in may

Bob Progner, Cyndi Progner, Terese Thompson, John Cooke

5. Appetizers

$ the

00 Specials

5 great specials for only $5

wine bar

The Washington Inn | 801 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5697 | washingtoninn.com

Mark Allen, Gretchen Whitman

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

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 a special ambience. Plus we love just sitting at the lovely bar!

Montreal Liquor Store Beach Ave and Madison, Cape May (609) 884-6114

Grab a bottle of your favorite vino on your way to a BYOB, or st ock up on beer and spirits for your next party.

ocean view Beach & Grant Avenues 884-3772, oceanviewrestaurant.com

A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite.

on the rockS grille Cape May – Lewes Ferry 1200 Lincoln Blvd. N. Cape May

Casual Waterfront Dining watching the Ferry & Other Vessels transit the Cape May Canal to and from the Delaware Bay.

oyster bay 615 Lafayette Street, 884-2111 wwwoysterbayrestaurantnj.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful copper-top bar and classic, generous dishes. Give one of their delicious martinis a try!

peter shields 1301 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com

The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu and excellent wine list matches it all the way.

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

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

primo hoagies 605 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1177, www.primohoagies.com

It’s not just a hoagie - it’s a Primo. One bite will convince you that Primo is aptly named - the freshest ingredients, piled onto the best rolls.

the red store 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757

Awesome food in a secluded, serene setting.

Join them for a scrumptious breakfast, grab a coffee and muffin, or relax on the porch with a

rio station 3505 Route 9 South Rio Grande (609) 889-2000

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

rita’s Water Ice 711 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0229, www.ritasice.com

Nothing keeps you cooler in the summer than an oh-so-refreshing Rita’s water ice - tons of flavors (we like Swedish fish). Be cool!

Rusty Nail 205 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0017 www.beachshack.com

Coldest beer and coolest vibe in town. The iconic Rusty Nail is the place to be for a uniquely Cape May experience.

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BYOB

NO

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BYOB

NO

YES

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BAR

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YES

Water Ice

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YES

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BAR

NO

YES

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Harry’s girls

George, Gus

Jay Schatz, Diane Muentz

Lydia and Jerry Inderwies

John Kelly, Bill Causey

Jonathan, Joe

PHOTOGRAPHS BY aleksey moryakov... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

“We had a wonderful time at Tisha’s!

Ambiance was nice and romantic... perfect for our 25th Anniversary dinner.””

- The Schepis, Allentown, PA

Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT

Open Everyday!

Sun - Thurs. 7am-9pm • Friday & Saturday 7am-9:30pm Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday Lunch Daily from 11:30 Dinner from 5pm

Try our Mini Meals!

322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 • www.tishasfinedining.com

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

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91 Beach Drive, North Cape May (609) 886-5529 www.harpoonhenrys.net

Patricia Rainey, Toby Craig

Come enjoy the great sunsets and comraderie before the crowds arrive!

Linda and Bob Steenrod

Open Weekends

Friday at 4pm Saturday & Sunday From 12:00

Live Music

Friday - Ann Oswald 6 - 10 Saturday - Beachcomber Bill 6 - 10 Patricia Rainey

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breakfast - Daily 8 to 12 Lunch - Fri, Sat & Sun 12 to 3 Dinner - daily at 5 (first seating 5 to 6)

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happy hour

Monday thru friday from 3 to 6pm food specials mon to thurs friday - 1/2 price bar menu cocktails $2 off

Bill and Susan Natale, Patricia Rainey, Gerri, Denise

7 Ocean Street at the Inn of Cape May 609.884.5555 | www.innofcapemay.com

Mother’s Day tea, Five-week-old Carter

Toby Craig, Patricia Rainey, Bob Steenrod

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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?

Other details

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seasalt 1035 Beach Avenue (609) 884-7000 www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com

You’ll find imaginative cuisine and great drinks at SeaSalt! Plus, the ever-popular Latin Night is on Fridays — get your free salsa lesson here!

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

BAR

YES

YES

Seaside Cheese Company 600 Park Blvd (609) 884-8700 www.seasidecheesecapemay.com

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

L, D

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

N/A

N/A

YES

Sunset Liquors 106 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 435-5052

A brand-new liquor store has hit town, conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard.

Spirits, wines, beers, ice and snacks - check it out!

Liquor Store

Please call for info

N/A

N/A

NO

tisha’s 318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119, t www.tishasfinedining.com

This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall, at the former site of Stumpo’s.

Delicious foor for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

B, L, D

$18-$35 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

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. You’ll find some of the best live entertainment in town here!

L, D

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

BAR

NO

YES

Ukai 1500 Route 47 South, Rio Grande (609) 770-7773 www.sushiukai.com

Enjoy delicious, fresh and nutritious authentic Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine — all homemade.

Try the Fire Wok!

L, D

$2-$37 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

uncle bill’s pancake house Beach Avenue & Perry Street Cape May (609) 884-7199

Reliably excellent food – there is a reason why people wait... excellent breakfasts. They are now open daily for breakfast and lunch.

B, L

$4-$9

BYOB

NO

YES

union park Beach Avenue & Howard, (609) 884-8811 www.unionparkdiningroom.com

Elegant dining in a classic old hotel, and the food is magnificent and inventive. One of the best in the area. Opening in April.

D

$18-$35 Cards: 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 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

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

Superb gourmet food, and a bar to get your night off on the right foot. Amazing wine list, and great specials at the Wine Bar.

D

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

BAR

YES

YES

willow creek winery 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May (609) 770-8782 www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com

Opening soon! 50 acres and a 12,000 square foot event space will make this a welcome addition to Cape May’s winery scene.

Winery

V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

zoe’s 715 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1233

Zoe’s has large portions at affordable prices, for breakfast and lunch. And they have a great dog-friendly patio!

B, L

$4-$12

BYOB

NO

YES

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A Nice Day For A Carriage Ride

A black beauty clip-clopping through the steets of Cape May on Mother’s Day Sunday.

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5/5: Strictly Boaters Boat Show At South Jersey Marina photographS by Aleksey moryakov

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Loretta O’Connor, Carol A., Pat Baron

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Authentic Italian Cuisine

Seafood & Fine Dining New York Strip Steak • Filet Mignon • Veal Cutlet • Center Cut Pork Chops

Monday Prime Rib Night Wednesday

Fish & Chips Night All-You-Can-Eat $9.95 + tax

Tuesday Pizza Night

1 Large Pizza with 2 Toppings $10.99 + tax

Thursday Pasta Night

Your choice of sauce All-You-Can-Eat $9.95 + tax

Early Bird Special... Complimentary Glass of Wine with each Early Bird Dinner.

Jane, Mary Lynn, Mary, Alice

Available Sunday thru Friday from 3:30-5:30

3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May Cape Plaza Shopping Center • 889-6610

Uncle Bill’s & FAMILY RESTAURANT

Jackie Hogan, Clare Thompson, Regina McLevitt

Serving breakfast & Lunch daily Outdoor Patio Dining Available

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

Madge Schuhl, Judy Vasaturo, Joan Walls

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Kaitlin, Betty

Natalie, Carol

Janet Kerrigan, Mary Hough

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A Cape May Tradition...

Celebrating 40 years of the finest fudge, chocolates and other sweet treats!

Whipped Creamy Fudge Premium Chocolates • Saltwater Taffy Hand Dipped Ice Cream Open Every Day in Cape May on The Washington Street Mall & the Promenade...

Stop In for a FREE SAMPLE of Our Creamy Fudge!

Our $1.50 Soft Serve Cones are Back!

We mail anywhere in the world! • Call 1-800-23-FUDGE • Shop online at: FudgeKitchens.com

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Linda Hurd, Dorothy Badders

Sandy O’Donnell, Diane Dilworth, Tyme Kostek–Foster, June Kastek

A Local Café with ... a Wholesome Aroma Open daily Breakfast & Lunch Mon-Fri 7:30-2:30 • Sat & Sun 7:30-3 Dinner from 5:00

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Friendly $6.99 Breakfast SPECIALS LUNCH FOR TWO - $10.95

Each person gets to Choose… A cup of Soup du Jour or a Side Salad AND A SANDWICH TO SHARE!

Marcella

406 N. Broadway, West Cape May 609.884.6332 • www.bellavidacafe.com

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CAPE MAY FERRY TERMINAL Casual Waterfront Dining Friday-Sunday, 11am-7pm Free Parking 1-800-64-FERRY

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Join us for Restaurant Week!

June 3-10 Anne Burrows, Marge Carter, Annette Bower, Linda Hurd

Reservations: 609-884-5878 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May www.blueclawrestaurant.com

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Now Open in our NEW location!

Sue Wichterman, Ann Treier, Liz O’Connor

600 Park Boulevard West Cape May Saturday and Sunday 1-8

Barbara, Lynda, Kathy

Fair Trade, Organic, Local, Delicious!

Open Friday - Sunday 9-5

Pat, Cathy, Joann, Kathy

326 Carpenter's Lane in Cape May

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Serving Dinner from 5pm Wed. thru Sun.

“Best of the Shore” Philadelphia Magazine

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Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” Since 2005

3 course $30 Pre-Fixe Available Anytime Phyllis Laswell, Alyssa and Garnet Paluch, Linda Mittleberger

free delivery service To the Beach and all Boats & Marinas

Open Everyday!

10:30am - 8pm

Marge, Joan Green, Meg Terry, Peg Curran

PARTY TRAYS • VEGGIE GOODIES LOW-CARB EATS • THE SIDES • WE SHIP TOO!

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Homemade Muffins, Pancakes & Omelettes * Lunch - Our Own Roasted Turkey & Roast Beef Cape May’s Largest Cheese Steaks & Hoagies Vegetarians, Enjoy Our Homemade Veggie Burgers * Entire Menu Available for Take-Out * Patio Dining/Pet Friendly... BYOD Phyllis, Kristine and Emma Laswell

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What Is The Future Of Energy?

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Cape May Forum brings top speakers to the city on June 2-3

very time you pick up a newspaper or turn on the evening news, energy seems to dominate the conversation. What are the facts and what are the myths about energy supply and production?

Is global warming “real”? Can the US truly become energy independent? Who is the top foreign supplier of US oil? Does solar power have promise?

What is the future of energy — locally, regionally and globally? Cape May Forum seeks to explore these questions at their third-annual Cape May Forum: Running on Empty: The Future of Energy, which will be staged on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3. Nationally-renowned speakers and top notch panelists will come to town for lively and informative discussions, panels and dialogue.

The keynote speaker is former head of the Central Intelligence Agency, R. James Woolsey. For years Woolsey has sounded the alarm for the United States on our dependence on fossil fuels. Woolsey’s areas

of expertise include alternative and renewable energy and energy security and he strongly believes that America needs to find a solution to its dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil. He suggests the use of alternative biomass fuels such as cellulosic ethanol. And, as a great bookend to this weekend’s Race at the Cape event, Woolsey is a strong advocate of hybrid electric vehicles.

This year’s Forum has been designed with flexibility in mind. Attendees can sign up for a single session, a single day, or the full two-day program. In addition the Forum is hosting a speaker reception and gala at the Cape May Winery. Tickets can be purchased at a discount with a weekend package.

A diverse group of speakers drawn from government, business and non-profits will join Woolsey in a robust discussion. Sessions are designed to offer both thoughtful analysis and practical suggestions to discuss everything from energy-related investments to changes you can make at home, now.

Former CIA boss R. James Woolsey will be the keynote speaker at Cape May Forum

Continued On Page 50 ?

Open Thursday thru Sunday for dinner @ 5pm Brunch served on Sunday @ 9am Reservations Recommended - Freshest Ingredients Fantastic Specials - Friendly Atmosphere 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May • (609) 884-7660 • www.backstreetcapemaynj.com

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Forum speakers include, clockwise from top left, Chris Martenson, Alisa Gravitz, Jerry Taylor and Jim Balaschak

Japanese • Sushi • Chinese • Thai Cuisine

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Unique Martini Menu Copper-top bar Fresh seafood Tasty steaks Free parking

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Future Of Energy ? From Page 49 Saturday sessions will explore, “Perils and Potentials of Today’s Energy Landscape,” and “A Green Economy — Is it Achievable? Is it Sustainable?” which tackles the balance of a strong energy policy and sound environmental policy. Sunday continues the conversation with panel sessions, “Follow the Money — Taxes, Subsidies, Credits and Financing,” a look at the financial viability of the future of energy; and “Advice You Can Use Today.”

A sampling of speakers includes the following. The full program and speaker roster is available at capemayforum.org.

Jim Balaschak, Principal, Deloitte Consulting: The state of US energy, and where we are headed.

Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director, Green America: Guidelines for America’s energy future.

Chris Martenson, PhD, economic researcher and futurist: The 3 E’s — Energy, Economy and the Environment.

Chris Hart, Offshore Wind Manager with the US Department of Energy. The impact of funding on the future of new

energy sources.

Jerry Taylor, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. The issue of balancing sound economic policy and sound environmental policy.

Each day’s programming includes ample time for Q &A and to keep the dialogue flowing, speakers and attendees gather round a table to share boxed lunches — as well as their viewpoints.

At 7pm on Saturday the Cape May Forum’s annual Big Night Gala and speakers’ reception will feature food, music and dancing, with the chance to sample some of Cape May’s local wines, in a vineyard setting. The program speakers and panelists will all be on hand to continue the discussions, or just to have fun.

Ticket prices for this year’s Future of Energy Forum range from $30 for one session, morning or afternoon; $75.00 for a two-day pass; to $150.00 for a two-day pass plus a ticket to the Saturday evening gala and speaker reception.

For more information on the Forum, visit us on the web at www.capemayforum.org or visit us on Twitter @CapeMayForum.

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The Movie Column

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By Marguerite Chandler, Cape May Film Society

rince William County, Virginia is center stage in the film 9500 Liberty as America’s battleground over immigration policy. It may be more accurate to describe it as “ground zero” for the debate as elected officials adopt a law requiring police officers to question anyone they have “probable cause” to suspect is an undocumented immigrant.

Author John Grisham says the film “makes it clear that when we, as a nation of immigrants, debate the immigration issue, we are defining our very identity as Americans.” The filmmakers started filming a documentary about racial tension in Prince William County caused by a rapid construction boom. The increase in jobs drew significant numbers of Hispanic tradespeople.

The story takes a turn when a community member armed with information from a conservative Arizona group becomes the spokesperson for the racial backlash, drawing commissioners to use the issue for their own political gain. The

9500 Liberty is well worth seeking out despite a lack of distribution, says Marguerite Chandler community was deluged with extremist propaganda, racial tension and threats of violence erupted. The result: the nation’s first anti-immigrant law was passed and implemented, and Hispanic families, feeling threatened and unwelcome, began to move away, leaving vacant homes and a

drop in business revenue.

The community’s well-loved, respected police chief police was the voice of reason, explaining the financial and personnel costs of implementing such an extreme law. Hispanic supporters began pulling together, powerfully using both facts and humor. The townspeople finally woke up after opponents began attacking the police chief. The tide turned, the law was revoked, reason restored, and rebuilding began.

Filmmakers Eric Byler and Annabel Park are politically active as well as creative. They’re founders of “The Coffee Party,” a group of activists who encourage people to “incite reason and civility.” Their film is powerful with its focus on one of the most compelling issues of our times. It’s getting rave reviews—but not much distribution. You can find it on Netf lix, and it is worth seeking it out.

Quick review: The Avengers has been breaking revenue records since its release.

If you have an inclination to see it, the film delivers. It’s a forgettable, but fun ride.

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Leah Yost, Ross Hammer

Abby Haury, Matt Tramutolo

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

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The Red Store a t C a p e M a y Po i n t

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500 Cape Avenue

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Kitchen 7:30am - 2:30pm | Store 7:30am - 4:00pm Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Eat in or take out GOURMET coffee • fresh baked breads & sweets homemade gelato • Outdoor Dining • Groceries newspapers (including Exit Zero!)

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Kevin Quinn, Tim O’Brien

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What’s 2,500 square feet, two stories tall, and packed with an amazing collection of Cape May souvenirs?

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Open House

Exit Zero tours a local home for sale. This week... 1415 Harbor Lane, Unit 202 Where is it? 1415 Harbor Lane on Devil’s Reach. Water, water everywhere.

What is it? Unit 202 is a 2-bedroom, 2 bath condominium. It is a meticulously maintained end unit suitable for yearround usage. Or rent it out as an investment property — it’s got a great rental history. And there is a deeded 25-30’ boat slip right outside your door. How’s that for seashore living?

Who has the listing? Ryan Griffin of DeSatnick Real Estate. He’s a lifelong Cape May resident, and has been in the real estate business for several years now. He is excited about his job, and he’s excited about this listing. “I feel confident that it will sell soon.”

How many rooms? It has a combined living/dining great room area, two bedrooms, and two full baths.

What’s the vibe? It’s seaside living at its coolest and most casual. Bright and airy, almost completely updated, and the view is positively stunning. The cathedral ceiling, way cool light fixtures, and soothing, seashore paint colors add to the cool

charm. Park your boat, unpack and kick back – the view from up here rocks.

Amenities? The view and location alone are worth the price of admission here, but here’s a few other tempting factors. There is a totally updated kitchen and hall bath – with f lattop cooking and Corian counters in the former and heated tile f loors and seamless glass shower door in the latter. The details weren’t overlooked here – wide-plank f looring, a very cool custom tin ceiling in the hall, and top of the line appliances and fixtures with names like Jenn Air, Bosch and Grohe. Open the

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sliding glass doors if you want to chill on the deck and keep an eye on your boat, or close the plantation shutters in the master bedroom if you need a little extra shut-eye.

There’s good-sized closets for all your stuff, including one out on the deck for storing your outside furniture in the off-season.

INSIDER TIP: This is the only condo in the place that has a dedicated boat slip AND parking space. The previous owners also installed a state of the art water softening system.

RANDOM FACT: The previous owners converted to electric heat, but due its second f loor end unit location, they apparently rarely found it necessary to even turn it on.

PRICE: The asking price is $499,000, a serious bargain when you consider the million-dollar location and that view of the Marina District.

Contact info: Call the DeSatnick office at 609-884-1300 for more information on this listing. You can contact Ryan directly at 609-602-5578 or email him at rgriffin@desatnickrealestate.com to make an appointment to see it. And soon!

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Award Winning Chef Tony Clark is Back with Family at the Old Grange!

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each week, Exit Zero will be ambushing unsuspecting and deserving citizens with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from a local florist. All you have to do is answer a question or two by our roving photographer, Gabi Urda. This week’s lucky recipient is Allison LeVine, who was ambushed walking off Sunset Beach.

Where are you from? I live in Longmont, Colorado.

Occupation: I’m a psychologist.

What are you doing in Cape May? My daughter graduates from University of Pennsylvania tomorrow. We drove down here for the day. I’ve never been here before — it’s delightful.

When is the last time you got some flowers? For my birthday, so that was last November. photo by gabi urda... flowers By Cape Winds

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Old Grange Restaurant

by Tony Clark

at Historic Cold Spring Village 735 Seashore Road, Cape May NJ 08204 oldgrangebytonyclark735@gmail.com

he Old Grange Restaurant by Tony Clark welcomes you to come visit us for a fabulous meal prepared by Tony Clark and his kitchen staff. The restaurant, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, is located in the Historic Cold Spring Village. Dining in our old world style dining room to sitting on the exquisite porch, the staff will take you on a culinary experience second to none.

The menu is an eclectic changing local fare with influences of Nouveau American, French, and Italian cuisines. Thank you.

To make reservations call (609) 884-0114 or visit opentable.com.

Old Grange Restaurant presents the Cape Island Theatre by Ray Crew!

Dinner 7:15pm • Curtain 8pm Followed by dessert and a “meet & greet” with the cast. $37 Adults $30, Children 12 and under Dessert only shows only $25 Adults, $20 Children Opening Night Friday, May 25th! Followed by performances on: June 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 25, 28 August 1, 4, 6, 10, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 & September 1 and 22

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Family Abode

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TAKING CARE OF

Local BUSINESS! Cape Bank Is Lending It’s people like Larry and Don that truly make us a community bank. They’re experienced, knowledgeable, accessible and, of course, local – which means they understand the area and your business needs. Larry and Don can provide you with customized banking and lending solutions, including flexible loan programs, lines of credit and commercial mortgages. Also, Larry and Don are members of the Loan Committee, so you know you’re talking with the decision makers. Cape Bank is lending, so give Larry or Don a call and find out what they can do for you and your business.

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Three New Shows Head For SOMA New works by Terri Amig, John Monteith and Greg Bennett open on May 19

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HE talents of three artists will be on display at SOMA Gallery, which has announced its second art exhibition of the 2012 season. Returning regional artist artist Terri Amig will be exhibiting a series of new oil paintings “exploring the interdependencies that blind us all” in a show called “Terra Famila”. The second solo exhibit is “Transmutation,” a series of oils by John Monteith Oil. Completing the trio is local artist, Greg Bennett, whose exhibit of oils is titled “New and Familiar”.

Amig’s rich portraits of our favorite domestic animals are done with the intention of rekindling recognition of our animal nature. In her new work Amig continues her path of exploring the animal kingdom with her unique and gentle sensitivity, combining her distinct artists vision with soulful portraiture. She formally trained at The Corcoran School

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Terri Amig’s new solo show, “Terra Famila,” will open at SOMA this Saturday

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The races begin at 1pm in front of Convention Hall on the boardwalk in Cape May «Don’t miss this re-creation of the famous 1905 automobile beach races in Cape May between Henry Ford and Louis Chevrolet — only this time it’s a “race” of energy efficiency with the latest hybrid and electric cars from Ford and Chevrolet.

«East Lynne Theater Company actors will re-create the feel of the original event.

«Before the race, check out the cars in Rotary Park, downtown Cape May, from 10am.

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SOMA Gallery ? From Page 63 of Art, The Pennsylvania Academy of Art, and the California Institute of Art. Amig has exhibited in the South Jersey area, New York City and Buck County, PA galleries. She works and lives in an old farmhouse near Cape May. Monteith’s paintings find their origins in a desire to articulate infinite nuance within a finite framework. “Every visual element acts as both formal and an emblematic accessory to a greater whole in an attempt to create an intimately interpreted pictorial language,” he says.

Although anchored within reality, the paintings allude to a completely fictional space that can only be made manifest through the image making process. Monteith, an accomplished self-taught artist who resides in Columbia, South Carolina has exhibited in New York, Miami, South Carolina. His work has been published in Harpers, Southern Quarterly, The Art of the X-Files, and Graphi Fine Art Photography.

In “The New and Familiar” Bennett’s paintings are inspired by events in his life — “rarely anything dramatic,” says Bennett, “just simple observations inspired by

From “Transmutation”, the new exhibit by John Monteith. And, above right, an oil from Greg Bennet’s show, “The New and Familiar.” Both exhibits will open at SOMA on May 19. my walks along the Southern Jersey shore or travels to nearby states.”

In this exhibition, two of the paintings came about by an evening spent with a fellow artist, acoustical guitar music

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What’s Your Story?

Every week, we ask: Who the heck are you and what are you doing here?

Who are you and where are you from?

I’m Joe Garvey, this is my wife Cory and our son, Cayden. We’re from Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

And what were you doing when we interrupted you? We’re just browsing here at Sunset Beach.

Are you on vacation? We have a camper that we keep at Holly Shores Campground — we get down here as often as we can.

How do you like the camper lifestyle?

We love it — we’re actually on our fourth one.

We just keep upgrading.

This week’s issue theme is “car.” If you could drive any kind of car, what would you drive? (Joe) I like muscle cars — anything old is good. Maybe an old red pick-up truck from the fifties. (Cory) I never even thought about it before — maybe a Mercedes.

And what about Cayden? (Cory) He’s in good shape. He has his own little toy Ford F-150, and he just loves it. Interview by Kate Chadwick PHOTOGRAPH by Gabi Urda

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The Cape May Crossword

None of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for “Exit Zero”! By Kate Chadwick So YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to our themed issue, which is Car. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, exitzero.us.

Across 2 . This German car manufacturer introduced “The Thing” in the 1970s.

5. This red Ford with the white strip was driven by stud-muffin detective team Starsky and Hutch on the 1970s television series. It was also the name a 2008 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.

6. Although production of this car only lasted about a year, it’s best known for its appearance in the film Back To The Future.

7. This classic American classic car was on the cover of both Time and Newsweek on April 20, 1964.

9. Wayne from Wayne’s World rocked out to Bohemian Rhapsody in this AMC car.

12. James Bond drives this kind of car.

14. Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler all have an engine named for its hemisperical combustion chamber, or this, for short.

15. The chassis of a Jeep was used in the early production of these ice resurfacing machines.

16. The song “Fast Car” was released in 1988 by this American singer-songwriter.

17. Released in 1983 from the album 1999, this Prince song was his first one to hit top ten status, and also his first to perform better on the pop than the R&B charts.

18. This song, released in 1984 by The Cars, turned out to be their biggest international hit. The video was directed by actor

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Timothy Hutton and featured supermodel Paulina Porizkova, who later married lead vocalist Ric Ocasek.

19. Nobody said the name of this car model like the late actor Ricardo Montalban, who extolled its “fine Corinthian leather” seats.

21. The prancing horse is the symbol of this Italian carmaker.

22. Considered a New Wave staple today, the song “Cars” was released by this UK artist in 1979 from his album The Pleasure Principle.

23. This is the kind of car you can buy a raffle ticket for out in front of Our Lady Star Of The Sea church each years.

24. This was Michael Knight’s KITT car on the popular 1980s TV series Knight Rider, starring David Hasselhoff.

Down 1. This is what Nissans were known as before being called...Nissan.

3. Chevrolet’s higher performance cars have “SS” stamped on them, which stands for this.

4. Bo and Duke drove a car they dubbed the “General Lee” on the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, but it’s really called this.

8. This is not your father’s...what?

10. This song by Jersey Boy Bruce Springsteen reached number 27 on the Billboard charts when it was released as a B-side single in 1984, but became a top ten single for Natalie Cole in 1988.

11. Mike Myers’ character, Austin Powers, drove a 1961 Jaguar E-Type and a 2001 Jaguar XK8 convertible, respectively, in the first two Austin Powers films, and referred to them as this.

13. Suzanne Somers made quite the impression driving one of these in her first film, American Graffiti.Also a very cheap wine...

16. Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock, drove an Alfa Romeo Spider in this iconic film.

20. This old advertising campaign was recently resurrected, urging drivers to “see the USA in your...”

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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 manner 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 I have a date next weekend with a woman I’ve been interested in for a really long time, and I’m very excited. I just found out, though, that she is a recovering alcoholic. I had planned to take her out for a cocktail, then a nice dinner, then maybe a nightcap somewhere. Now I don’t know what to do. Should I just take her out for ice cream and mini-golf? I don’t want to mess this up! – Sal the Sipper Dear Sal Let the Answer Lady preface her response by saying that you can take HER recovering alcoholic butt out for ice cream any day. When one gives up alcohol, one apparently gains a sweet tooth, given that alcohol is primarily empty carbs and sugars.

But let us stop this ice cream talk because the next thing you know, the Answer Lady

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gressively sillier (or more hostile, or more lascivious, as the case may be). Granted, it’s not her ideal scenario for killing time, but it is a doable. Why not call your date a few days in advance and ask her where she’d like to go? Let her set the tone – tell her you were thinking dinner and maybe a place to chat and relax after – say the Brown Room.

She can get dessert at the bar, you can have a nightcap. But no tequila shots, please.

will be digressing all over the place. Every recovering alcoholic is different, just as every person is different. The Answer Lady can only speak to her own experience, and in her first year of sobriety, she avoided bars (or restaurants that contain bars) like the plague. Some people never go back into them; others, like the Answer Lady, can while away a couple of hours with friends at a watering hole, chatting, picking at bar snacks, nursing a non-alcoholic beer, and watching the people around her get pro-

Dear Answer Lady A friend is vacationing with us on for a long Memorial Day weekend. He recently quit drinking. We are not big drinkers, but we have some wine and spirits in the house for special occasions. Do we need to hide it when he comes? Fred’s Friend Dear Friend You needn’t pour your alcohol down the drain, but don’t leave it in the guestroom, either. Your friend is an adult, who will need to learn to negotiate his non-drinking way in a drinking world. It’s thoughtful of you to want to protect him, but he must do this himself. And no tequila shots, please.

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The Old Fogey

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

ow delighted was I to read this week that cars will no longer require drivers?

Don’t get me wrong; when I slip on my doeskin driving gloves and lower myself into the leather driving seat of my E-Type Jaguar, prior to some clandestine race with a few hundred thousand guineas at stake, I am excitement personified. I quiver with anticipation in perfect synchronicity with that car’s engine (minus the copious exhaust fumes, I should add: I am not THAT tense). And when I won the Le Mans 24 on its first ever incarnation, I thought I might burst from pride.

But really, driving was always meant to be the preserve of the special, the superior, the fittest, rather than the right of every couch potato with a wish to drive to buy chips at discount cost. Cars used to be hand made temperamental beasts that required a firm hand and an iron will, and left the driver shaken, stirred and reeking of leaded petroleum. We had no cruise control, no automatic gearboxes, no airconditioning and no safety features, and we spat in the

face of Danger. Or screamed and burst into flames: it very much depended on the solidity of the wall on the too-tight corner that Danger was sitting on at the time.

In recent decades, I have taken to riding in the back seat of the Daimler as my faithful manservant, Kitchener, takes the wheel and steers us to our destination. He has the better temperament for dealing with those maroons who contest the road with us, and more importantly, gives me stable platform from which to fire my Gatling gun from,

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when the mood takes me to teach inferior drivers a lesson.

So, the computer geeks at Google and their self-driving car have filled me with hope that soon, 99 percent of road users will be confined to robotic bubbles that take their ample rear ends from one humdrum stop to the next at a safe measured pace.

There will be no unscheduled stops, no horn to toot, no lights to flash and the glass will be one-way only so that they may see out, but not interact with the rest of the world.

This will allow we remaining auto connoisseurs the freedom to drive our marvelous roadsters at whatever speed we fancy, from one glittering event to the next. Of course, most of us will perish at high speed, but that is how we elite must be: like comets burning bright and fast-extinguished.

Thus energized, I am off to polish the bodywork, pump up the tires and replenish the magazines for the twin .50cal machine guns in the headlamps, as I intend a drive through Wildwood this very evening. Really, it’s fine sport and they love the chase, too.

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Activity Of The Week

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Cape May Motorcar Challenge

f you drive the Garden State Parkway to get to Cape May, you may think that automobile racing is still an active sport on the Jersey Cape. For one weekend in May, it will be. On Saturday, May 19, Cape May Forum will recreate the famous 1905 beach races between Henry Ford and Louis Chevrolet.

At the turn of the 20th century, automobiles were a novelty. Cars had a reputation for being unreliable and hard to operate, and roads still catered to horses — most people thought the horse would remain the nation’s primary mode of transportation. Races allowed car makers to promote their products to crowds of onlookers, marketing automobiles in general while allowing “automobilists” to show off.

Fans of the horseless carriage formed clubs, including the Cape May Automobile Club. Because good roads were rare, drivers raced on the beach, and Cape May’s wide beach, from Madison to Poverty, was a popular location. Races were festive events, with onlookers lining the beach to cheer, and to jeer. On a rainy day in 1905, Henry Ford and

Henry Ford was at the race in 1905. You can be there on May 19, thanks to Cape May Forum Louis Chevrolet - not yet household names were among the racers. Ford, driving a Ford, started strong, but a wave broke over his car, and he lost. Chevrolet, driving a Fiat, came in second. Ford apparently counted on winning the prize money to pay his hotel bill, and when he lost, had to sell one of his cars for $400.

More than 100 years later, the companies

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named for these automotive innovators will face off again. “Race at the Cape: Renewing the Cape May Motor Car Challenge 19052012” is sponsored by Kindle Ford and the Quality Plus Ford Stores, Burke Chevrolet and the City of Cape May. Cape May Forum will recreate the race with vintage cars and actors from the East Lynne Theater Company in period clothing.

The Motor Car challenge begins at 1pm in front of Convention Hall on the boardwalk in Cape May. Before the race, the cars will be on exhibit at Rotary Park, and after the race, you can see them at Gurney and Beach. The events are free and open to the public.

In addition to vintage cars, the event will display the latest hybrid and electric cars from Ford and Chevrolet. This time, the competition is about fuel efficiency - the event is tied to Cape May Forum’s retreat, “Running on Empty? The Future of Energy,” June 2-3, 2012.

Cape May Forum is modeled on the Chautauqua Institution and offers participants a chance to “grapple with the social, moral, and political issues of our time.”

Next week: The Cape May Music Festival

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How long have you worked here? I’ve been here for six years.

Best thing about the job? My customers. I have lots of regulars. I may not know all their names, but I know what they drink.

What do you recommend here? Well, everything’s good. I love the chocolate martini, so if someone is not sure, I usually suggest that.

What’s your OTHER dream job? I have a paralegal degree, a cosmetology and a florist certificate. But I always go back to hospitality.

Favorite thing about Cape May? The beauty and the history of it.

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The 2013Cape May Grand Prix

Europe’s premier car racing event, the Grand Prix, is coming to Cape May for one day in 2013. Top-level negotiations with the sport’s executive body have led to our city hosting the ONLY North American leg of the contest, on July 4.

The world’s top drivers will be arriving for the event, which will be styled in the glory days of the race, the 1950s, with specially designed retro looking cars and outfits.

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Construction on the track will start this month, with a temporary track being laid along the beach from Washington Avenue to The Point, then turning inwards around the lighthouse. The canal will be drained for another long straight, and the center of the city will provide some tremendous chicanes and bends, with a score of properties being extended upwards to allow the best camera vantage points.

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Call (609) 770-8479 and ask for “the Grand Prix”.

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RECORDS are changing for the future LCMR girls’ lacrosse team, thanks to junior Lindsay Lare. On Friday, May 4th, Lare reached the milestone of scoring 100 goals in her career. Lare said, “This is a huge accomplishment especially as a junior.”

Lare credits her parents, Kevin and Annette of Cape May, as being an excellent “fan base and support system” for her throughout her athletic career. She also gives credit to her club lacrosse coaches, Melissa Venturi, Bridget Bigley, and Michelle Tumulo, and to her very first coach, Connie Mahon.

Lare has been playing lacrosse since fourth grade, on the Avalon rec team, and it has been a major part of her life ever since. Her favorite part of the game is being able to control the outcome.

Not only is Lare the first junior in LCMR history to reach 100 goals, but she also broke the school’s record on May 7th when she finished her game versus Absegami with 109 career goals.

After high school, Lare hopes to continue her lacrosse career at the collegiate level. Although she has not yet made a decision as to where she will be attending college, she knows that she will definitely be involved with lacrosse for the rest of her life.

by Jess Nagel/photograph by Sabrina Temple

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romeo is a 3-year-old Jack Russell, a handsome little dog who knows how to sit and roll over. He is very smart, so could learn other tricks, and loves to play with toys.

Romeo requires a patient owner who will give him time and firm, gentle discipline. He needs a home with no children, but is fine with other dogs and cats. He’s friendly, and like a typical Jack Russell, Romeo is a little handful! The adoption fee is $95.

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ape May Stage keeps growing – onward and upward, literally! And we’re thrilled to share our growth with our loyal patrons.

On Sunday, May 20th from noon-2pm, Cape May Stage with support from PNC Arts Alive, is hosting “Meet The Mezzanine”an open house event. It’s your chance to “Meet Your Seat” and see our new 26-seat mezzanine. “We love selling out shows,” says Artistic Director Roy Steinberg, “but we hate turning people away. Hopefully the new mezzanine will help to alleviate the problem.” Local preservationist Dave Clemans has been overseeing the work, and the dust has finally settled. Stop by for tours of the theatre, the new mezzanine, and the state-of-the-art technical booth. Relax with light refreshments on our beautifully landscaped grounds. Cape May Stage staff will be there to give you the inside scoop on the 2012 season, as well as discounts on tickets and Discovery Summer Theatre Camp reservations. You may even win something!

Our Second Stage Series kicks off on Monday, May 21 with Flywheel, Shyster, & Flywheel: The Marx Brothers’ Lost Radio Show. A sure bet for Marx Brothers fans as well as those who aren’t familiar with their brand of zaniness, Flywheel…is the hilarious comedy that introduced The Marx Brothers in 1932 on NBC Radio. Groucho plays wisecracking attorney Waldorf T. Flywheel, and Chico his ne’er-do-well assistant. Since these broadcasts were aired before shows were recorded, the classic routines and

Above, win tickets to see Cape May Stage shows at The Robert Shackleton Playhouse on May 20’s Meet The Mezzanine event. Below, Marx Brothers’ comedy Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel shenanigans were lost. Now, they’re brought back to life for the first time in decades.

Created by writers Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman, who also worked on scripts for classic Marx Brothers comedies, Monkey Business and Horse Feathers, audiences will love this fun, laugh-out-loud comedy!

The reviews are in for Uncle Jacques’ Symphony, another hit for Cape May Stage!

Dominic Hoffman’s virtuoso performanceand the characters he creates to tell the story of jazz great Jacques Hoffman have thrilled audiences for the past week. Uncle Jacques’ Symphony runs Thursdays—Saturdays at 8pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm through June 4. In June, a Wednesday night performance will replace Saturday’s matinee through June 15. Get your tickets soon! Visit capemaystage.org or call 8841341 for more information. Subscriptions are still available!

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Now through June 15 Tickets $15-35

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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Bird Droppings

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The weekly report from the world’s birdwatching capital... by Seymore Thanu

f you are not a birder, you are no doubt puzzled by all the birders walking around town this week.

You are puzzled because you wonder where the Summer went? Birders come here in the fall. What’s with the birding surge in May? Ah. You, my friend, are laboring under a gross misapprehension. You know that Cape May is a world famous autumn birding spot. What you seem not to know is that bird watching in the spring can be every bit as exciting as in the fall. After all, what goes down, must come up. Many of the factors that create great bird numbers and diversity in fall are also at play in spring.

Habitat diversity, strategic location, great natural spectacle, not to mention perfect timing.

You see, mid-May is precisely when the three planes of many birds lives overlap. These are: wintering, nesting, migrating. In mid-May, many of the birds that spend the winter here still linger. Most of the birds that nest here have arrived.

Many birds that are only seen coming or going are crossing Cape May airspace right now, and spending a day or two in their species-specific habitat. May is also a great time for vagrants to occur.

I’m talking about birds, of course.

When Ma Nature shuff les the deck and starts dealing North America a hand, some of the cards are wild. They land in

places where, according to conventional wisdom, they don’t belong. Like farther north or west than they commonly reside Take Black-necked Stilt. These birds don’t breed in New Jersey. But they turn up every spring.

Take Swallow-tailed Kite. A large, tine-tailed raptor that breeds as far north as the Carolinas. A few turn up in Cape May every spring, but almost never in the fall.

So there you have it. The answer to your question. Why so many birders are turning up here in spring. It’s because so many birds turn up here and....

Because the Cape May Bird Observatory is hosting birders from all over North American as part of their Cape MAYgration Celebration. You’ve heard the expression: “If you build it, they will come?”

Well, CMBO didn’t have to built it. The peninsula, I mean. All they had to do was put out the welcome mat.

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Available beginning June 20. Valid Wednesdays from 12:30pm until 6pm excluding July 4. Waterpark admission is not included in this package. Adventure Pier opens at 4pm, but Xtreme rides and the Great White open at 12:30pm. Xtreme rides include: SkyCoaster(s) (on Surfside and Adventure Piers); SpringShot (on Adventure Pier); and SkyScraper (on Adventure Pier).

Double-the-Fun ThursDAY

Double your pleasure as the MOR-EZ ticket card goes twice as far on our amusement rides. Ride for only half the tickets until 6pm.

Also, look for great Double-the-Fun offers at many of our games and food outlets.

Valid Thursdays from 12:30pm until 6pm. Xtreme rides and Adventure Pier open at 4pm.

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Splash into the weekend at one of our beachfront waterparks, Raging Waters or Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club AND go wild on ALL THREE PIERS. Expires at 6pm. Available beginning July 15. Valid Fridays from 9:30am until 6pm. Adventure Pier opens at 4pm.

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neath Coca-Cola’s weekly fantastic fireworks display! Valid Fridays from 10:30pm until closing. Fireworks each Friday night at 10pm from June 29 to August 31.

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After 3pm Special - $25 Sold after 3pm. Valid until park closes.

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Bird Droppings ? From Page 97 The question you should be asking yourself now is: “How do I get to savor some of these avian treasures?” That’s easily arranged.

Your first stop should be the Cape May Bird Observatory. Pick up a free birding map. Pick up a free checklist of the birds of the region. You are going to be positively amazed at the number of bird species found here. You are also going to be amazed at the birding opportunities.

Natural areas that are open for your walking pleasure. Places like Higbee Beach, the South Cape May Meadows, Cape May Point State Park. That’s right. Dawn to dusk. Prime bird time.

While you are at CMBO you might want to pick up a schedule of events — including the Spring MAYgration celebration brochure. Let the region’s experts show you what tends of thousands of people discover every year.

When it comes to bird watching, there is no place like Cape May. It’s true in the fall. It’s true in the spring. If you are interested in finding out what’s available during Cape MAYgration and possibly registering for a day (or two), head over to the

Contrary to popular belief, birding in Cape May is not just a fall activity. Photo by Don Freiday Cape May Bird Observatory - THE place for all your nature needs. You can pick up a Cape MAYgration brochure, and they can tell you how to register. If you just want to go birding on your own any time, pick up a free birding map, checklist and schedule of our daily walks, and you can talk to our staff about optics, field guides, walks, and anything else you might need - or don’t know you need yet! CMBO is located at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking Lake Lily in Cape May Point (609.884.2736), and is open DAILY from 9:30am to 4:30pm

(except this week when we’ll be open 9 AM - 4 PM Thursday thru Sunday because of our MAYgration Festival. Our staff are always available to help with any questions. While you are there, scan the bookshelves for some bargains in the used and vintage books section, look at some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise including a terrific lithograph done just for the Cape May Bird Observatory, or just browse around. Take a look at the sighting sheets to check what’s being seen out in the field, check out the view of the lake from the wide selection of scopes and binoculars. If it’s a nice day, sit outside on our garden benches and enjoy the birds at the feeders and the view of Lake Lily. If you can’t make it in person, you can also visit us online 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. Pete uses his talents and energy to make the natural world real for others. Author of several books on and about nature (available at CMBO) he weaves information, insight and even fantasy into a net that captures minds and hearts. He has written for virtually every birding publication and for the New York Times.

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The Dating Column

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Stella Dixon’s take on romance on Old Cape Island

Y MOTHER will be horrified by this column. But I’m a writer, and writers can’t worry about their moms when they write.

I’ve been thinking this week about the parties I used to attend. The parts of them I remember, anyway, before I’d get completely schnockered with tequila shots. There was that time I won an ice luging competition in college. First prize? Who knows. I spent the night on a pool table and woke up with vomit in my hair. My own, I’m pretty sure.

I do remember the prize I won during a KY Jelly wrestling tournament my freshman year, though. My college roommate and I were new to Philadelphia; she’d come from a little town in Pennsylvania and me from the even littler town of Cape May. We had not counted on an expensive cab fare getting to this center city soiree; it’s possible our hunchbacked, possibly stoned cabbie had been driving us in circles for forty minutes.

The point is, he took all the cash we had, leaving us no way to get home at the end of the night. So, when we saw the giant inflat-

able pool in the basement of the party house, full of lube and surrounded by jeering coeds, we couldn’t help ourselves. First place was $50. All we needed was to pin the reigning camps — two shirtless senior girls— and we’d win $50. So that’s what we did.

Then there was that time in Australia where we partied on the beach out of a 1987 Mitsubishi Starwagon — the kind with shaggy fur seat covers — for a week... or was it two? And that time in Vegas where — well,

I can’t tell you about that; what happens in Vegas, after all...

But somewhere along the line, the parties changed. Keggers turned to engagement parties; KY wrestling tournaments to baby showers. The last party I attened was a birthday hootenany for a one-year-old. No tequila shots or drunk men chasing tail. Only a pinata and sugared-up toddlers pinning tail on a plastic donkey.

I was the only one there without a child.

The only woman not speaking in the royal we. (We just woke up from our nap... We feel a little cranky... We need a diaper change!) And the only one without a diaper bag-carrying man dutifully following behind.

But that’s okay. It’s true; my days of passing out on pool tables are behind me. And I am ready to meet someone, settle down, and adopt that weird “we” thing couples and new parents do. But I can’t be in a rush.

I have to enjoy the now.

Especially because I might one day meet that special man... and we might just have a daughter who ends up embarrassing the crap out of me.

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The Kiwanis Club of Cape May will hold their annual yard sale on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26.

The annual sale is held on Memorial Day weekend and it has been a Cape May tradition for many years Located at 1041 Beach Avenue in Cape May. The sale is held rain or shine and will begin promptly at 7:00 AM.

Rhonda and Caitlyn Murphy

All sorts of household items are donated and accepted, No clothing is accepted.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a great location, and maybe find a treasure.

Back again this year is -- the Garden Club of Cape May. The Club will be holding a plant sale at the same location.

To schedule bulk pickup on two days prior to the sale, Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25 call 884-8888.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION 507 Ocean Ave. Cape May Point 4 BR, 3.5 BA, open Great Room w/corner gas f/p,screened-in porch, patio w/retractable awning, outside shower. $879,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION 424 Green Street, West Cape May 4 BR, 3 BA, gas f/p, h/w fl, w/w carpet, multi zone heat/air. $499,000

MARINA & HARBOR VIEWS CANYON CLUB UNIT # 1003 902 Ocean Dr., Lower Township 2 BR, 2 BA, gas f/p, swimming pool & tennis courts on site. $300,000

PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION 1608 Maryland Ave., Cape May 4 BR, 3.5 BA, gas f/p, elevator, furnished w/great rental history. $1,595,000

MERRY WIDOW UNIT #2 42 Jackson Street Cape May 2BR, 1BA, h/w fl, on site parking, excellent rental, furnished. $549,000

PERFECT FAMILY HOME 885 Weeks Landing Road Erma 5BR, 2.5BA, multi zoned heat/air, in-ground pool, attached garage. $499,000

Jan Brown, Lisa Church, Diane Carson

CONDO IN CENTER OF TOWN 678 Washington Street #1 Cape May 2BR + study, 1BA, window a/c, gas f/p. Excellent rental. $324,900

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Kim Marie Dellas, SRES

Broker/Owner Senior Real Estate Specialist • Distinguished Sales Club Award 2010 NJAR Circle of Excellence 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 www.DellasAgency.com • Email: kim@DellasAgency.com Cell: 609-425-0103 • Phone: 609-884-3488 • Toll Free: 1-888-878-3488 309 Decatur Street • Cape May, NJ 08204

“The highest compliment that I can receive is a Referral!”

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West cape may

This large 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath home has plenty of room for all your summer company... and just 4 blocks to the Cape May Mall! It features a living room, dining room, Florida room with tile floor, large entry area with wood burning stove & bay window. House needs a little updating, but has potential for a great family home. Easy to show... tenants are very accommodating.

Owners looking at all offers. $349,900

Darcy G. Dickenson GRI,SFR Broker/Salesperson

Connie Gallagher, Peg Heineman, Olive Singhiemer

609-602-4122 direct 609-884-2700 x14 office 609-884-0788 Fax darcydickenson@hotmail.com www.capemayproperty.net

609.884.1300 • www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

Arbor Day kids

805 Pittsburgh Ave. Cape May 2BR Condo with a pool! $385,000

1102 Lafayette St. Cape May 6 BR/7 BA Historic Home with B&B License $849,000

RYAN GRIFFIN - SALESPERSON CELL: 609.602.5578 EMAIL: rgriffin@desatnickrealestate.com

DESATNICK REAL ESTATE, LLC 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204 Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

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Sol Needles Real Estate

1109 New York Ave., 826 Lafayette St. Cape May Cape May Classic Cape May home Tastefully furnished just 2 short blocks to the ocean and a short stroll to and decorated 2 story townhouse style condo. the Washington Street Mall.

This 4 bedroom, 2 story Close to the Mall. home sits on an exceptionally Unit has 2 bedroom large lot (100’ x 125’), full basement, and and 2 full baths covered front porch. $295,000. $920,000.

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Judy and Bob Beare, Bobbi Powell

512 Washington Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • 800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com

2909 Shore Drive Cape May Beach

311 Alexander Avenue Cape May Point Mary Myers, Barbara Coyle

Don’t miss this one of a kind bay front beauty!!This beautiful home is nestled directly into the dunes so that you can enjoy all the Jersey Shore has to offer. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, stone fireplace, private decks facing the water, and so much more. $985,000

Spacious 3 bedroom, 4 bath home just two short blocks to the beach.

Open floor plan on the first floor with doors opening off the living room to the front porch. This is the perfect house to enjoy year round living or continue using it as a vacation rental. $825,000

1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Next to the Cape May Wawa

www.CoastlineRealty.com

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Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

1440 MISSOURI AVE. Cape MAY

3301 Shore Drive Cape May Beach

1405 DELAWARE AVE. CAPE MAY

1016 Virginia Avenue Cape May

513 Beachplum Road Cape May Beach

Harbor views from this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath upside down home with soaring ceilings in the second floor great room, a dining room that seats 12, a second floor decks with awnings and views of the cape may harbor. Also features a 1 car garage, outside shower, fenced yard, large deck off dining room with BBQ and easy access to kitchen. This property has been used as a weekly summer rental that produces strong income. Back yard is large enough to add a pool.

Easy to see! $746,000.

This water front home stands three stories tall and offers second to none views of sunsets over the Delaware Bay. There beautiful custom built home has a chef’s kitchen open to the great room with a gas fireplace.

There are five bedrooms and four full bathrooms with heated tiled floors. The first floor den offers a wet bar and outdoor patio seatiing. The third floor has an open loft, fitness room and deck. There is a screened room and deck off of the second floor kitchen. Best of all is the elevator to all floors! $989,000

Brand new construction! This custom built 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the heart of the Cape May marine district is beautiful. This home offers an open floor plan with spacious rooms and a state of the art kitchen. First floor features a powder room, wood flooring, and a lovely gas fireplace in the spacious living room. The second floor includes 3 bedrooms, two full baths, and a master suite with luxury bath and private deck. Look no further as this home at the shore is just perfect! $925,000

This lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is located just 2 properties from the Delaware Bay & that is not even the best thing about this home. This one of a kind executive style layout is all about getting away from the hassles of life & relaxing w/ family & friends in your 17 by 38 ft in ground pool or enjoying a cocktail & burger on one of your multiple decks or screened porch. Sellers Concession of up to $3000. for buyers prepaids & lender fees. $419,000

Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Ave., Cape May 609-602-4122 www.capemayproperty.net

Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

HomeStead Real Estate 846 Broadway West Cape May 609-884-1888 homesteadcapemay.com

New listing! This completely renovated 3 BR/2 BA home has been expanded and given a re-designed layout with luxurious amenities. The oversized detached garage has a finished second level with separate heating and air-conditioning, hardwood flooring, and cable accessible bonus room. Situated on a 75’ x 125’ lot, this property is within close proximity to the beaches, the downtown shopping and dining areas and the Marina District. Potential to finish the third level into fourth and fifth bedrooms & a bathroom. $925,000.

DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May (609) 884-1300 www.desatnickrealestate.com

Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May

498 W. Perry Street Cape May

902 Ocean Drive Lower Township

213 Clubhouse Road Cape May Beach

370 Route 47 South Green Creek

309 Harvard Ave. Cape May Point

This Cape May Victorian Beauty has many modern amenities and a detached guest house that brings forth an incredible investment opportunity for a savvy buyer. The location is very close to great restaurants and walking distance to the Cape May Mall and Beach. It has a Classic Front Open Porch and off street parking for 3 cars. The home features 5 Bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms (plus guest house) eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining room, TV room and handcrafted custom built-ins and finishing’s. $719,000.

Fabulous three-level 3 bedroom,2 bath condo features open floor plan, generously sized bedrooms, baths( *dual sinks and jetted tub in master bath with separate super sized shower), custom cabinets, newer appliances, custom mirrors, designer light fixtures, covered decks which lead to pool, central a/c and gas heat, master bedroom with walk-incloset, tons of storage space, garage with auto opener) and much more. The Canyon Club is well-established marina community. $527,000

Check out this affordable 2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher with a well kept and fully fenced yard. This property is just a short walk to the Delaware Bay which makes it a perfect get-a-way to enjoy those beautiful sunsets. $ 192,000.

32 acres of beautiful land in Green Creek with 10+ acres cleared and fenced. Pair this with a lovely 2-story farm house, separate 2-story in-law quarters, studio, barn with 3 horse stalls with birthing bath and detached garage. Only minutes from Rio Grande shopping district, 10 miles north of Historic Cape May. The land has been left as nature has intended... as organic as it can be. Bees make their home here as well as lots of mature oak trees, and many wonderful species call it home. $775,000

This gracious beachfront home is approximately 2800 square feet. Water views from the living room, dining room, and upper decks. This home offers a tiled foyer, a cozy nook, a large great room with dining area and updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry. Exterior features include a two car garage and parking pad, and screened porch in the rear at ground level. The house is bright and beachy, with a skylight in the stairwell adding natural light.5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths $1,400,000.

Heijung Park-Colameco Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall Cape May (609) 884-8428 www.cbcapemay.com

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-5800 www.jerseycaperealty.com

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St. (609) 884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette St., Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com

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Canyon Club Condo For Sale!

902 Ocean Dr., (unit 706), Lower Township 3 bedroom, 2 bath

OPEN HOUSE - SAT., May 19 from 12-3pm

Heijung Park-Colameco Broker/Sales

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc

739 Washington St., Cape May NJ 08204 Office: 609-884-5800 Cell: 609-602-8641 GotCapeMayHomes.com

Rentals Of The Week Adorable homes in America’s Original Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment

1024 New York Avenue, Cape May 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. 2 blocks to beach. $4400/week

1310 B Pennsylvania Ave, Cape May Screened Porch, Open Deck, 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 6. $900-$1200 week

505 Pearl Avenue, Cape May Point 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths.

1 block to beach. $6480/week

842 West Rio Grande Ave, Shaw Crest Summer Season Rental Sleeps 4, $7,000

Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com 432 W Perry, Cape May 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath, Sleeps 6 $900 - $1500

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902 Ocean Drive, Unit 1002, Lower Township 3 BR/2 BA waterfront unit at Canyon Club! Tastefully upgraded end unit with custom paint and window treatments, this water front home offers spectacular views of the marina. $599,000

431 Third Avenue, West Cape May 3 BR/1.5 BA Tompkins Builders contemporary situated within close proximity to the Nature Conservancy and centrally located between Cape May and Cape May Point. $410,000

1001 lafayette street Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

1007 New Jersey, Cape May 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Sleeps 8 $1800 - $3300

Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 www.coastlinerealty.com 933 Columbia Ave., Cape May - “Columbia Gardens” Condos – 2 and 3 BR units, 2 – 2 ½ baths, central a/c, fully equipped kitchens, w/d, swimming pool - $1,200 - $2,600/week.

408 Pacific Ave., West Cape May - 2 BR, 1 ½ bath cottage, sleeps 6, window a/c, w/d, internet – Pet Friendly - $750 - $1600/week.

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • www.cbcapemay.com

1323 Wisconsin Ave., Cape May 3 bedroom,1.5 bath May-September $1300.00

722 Maple Ave., West Cape May Air conditoned, laundry and internet.

Sleeps 6. $1,100 a week.

1502 New Jersey Ave., Cape May 1 bedroom,1 bath May-September $8500.

3500 Shore Drive, Cape May Beach sleeps 6. Across the street from the beach.

Internet access, A/C, laundry and gas grill.

Darcy Dickenson, Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May 609-602-4122 • www.capemayproperty.net

Theresa Senico, Apex Realty, 2505 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 08251 (609) 408-4655 • www.theresasenico.com

305 Second Ave., WCM - Property ID 8070 3br, 2ba, w/d, d/w, internet, cac, sleeps 8 Low $1050/High $1825

106 Philadelphia Avenue, Cape May 2 BR/1 BA cottage with den. Just 1.5 blocks to the beach. $500-$1190/week.

402 St. James Place, Cape May. Property ID #102355 3br, 3.5ba, cac, w/d, d/w, internet, sleeps 8 Low $1200/High $2200

1307 Beach Avenue, Unit 5, Cape May Completely Renovated! 2 BR/2 BA Morning Star Villa. Ocean Views! $2025-$2500/week.

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com 902 Lafayette Street, Cape May In the heart of town and close to everything. Tastefully decorated. 3 BR 2 BA 1125 Washington Street, Cape May 5 bed 3 bath, sleeps 14.

Perfect for all occasions.

Inquiries to rentals department at Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-5800

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609.884.1300 www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 104 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Sleeps 6. $1000-$1900 per week.

504 Sixth Avenue, West Cape May Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Sleeps 7. $1200-$1400 per week.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-3332, chrisclemanssir.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 Staff Writers: Kate Chadwick, kate@exitzero.us Diane Stopyra, diane@exitzero.us Arts Editor: Tom Sims Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Gabi Urda Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Stephanie Grubb, Amy Wingate, Evangeline Wentletrap Columnists: Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (Old Fogey) Labeler: Mary Smith Every Thursday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your home in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 B&W issues, plus five in color. Call (609) 7708479 to subscribe.

Downtown Cape May Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape Savings Bank, Collier’s, All Irish Imports, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, 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, Primrose, Center For Community Arts, Primo Hoagies.

Washington Street Mall The Original Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Jackson Street Boutique, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Ella's, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain Café, Love The Cook, Bath Time, Ugly Mug, Pilot House, Caroline Boutique, 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, Billmae Cottage, Thomas Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

BEACHFRONT King’s Cottage, Blue Moon Pizza, Coachman’s Motor Inn, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richard's 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, 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, White Dove Cottage, The 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, Bamboo Shack, Cheeks, Cape May Library, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel.

East Cape May Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May 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, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, Copper Fish, Homestead Real Estate.

Sunset Boulevard The 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, North Beach Gym, 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, Wawa, Wing It.