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A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, April 5, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 9 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Rock On... Singer Songwriter Cape May Hits Town

At the Boiler Room on Saturday night — it was one of 18 venues around town that hosted 150 acts for this year’s Singer Songwriter Cape May, the fifth annual festival. More photographs inside. Aleksey Moryakov

THIS WEEK...

Get Cracking...

It’s The Egg Issue!

Reed Keller’s Coast Guard Graduation

Saint Patrick’s Day At The C-View Inn

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Pages 53-61

A Wellness Fair For All Ages

Pages 96-100

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Inside This Issue «The Coffee Break Page................. Page 7

«The Answer Lady........................ Page 59

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

«The Old Fogey ...............................Page 67

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

«Activity of the Week......................Page 69

«Spouty Offy!................................ Page 19

«Employee of the Week....................Page 70

«A Moment in History.................. Page 21

«Student of the Week.................... Page 73

«The Movie Column...................... Page 42

«Adopt an Animal.........................Page 75

«What’s Your Story?...................... Page 43

«Bird Droppings............................Page 81

«Open House ...................................Page 49

«The Dating Column..................... Page 89

«Bouquet Ambush.........................Page 50

«Homes of the Week......................Page 101

«Cape May Crossword................... Page 56

«About Exit Zero........................... Page 103

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How’s It Going Over At Convention Hall?

Our weekly photo update keeps you posted on the construction of this much-anticipated project

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

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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: Sharon Ashbridge of Cape May. (Yes, locals, you can subscribe!)

How long have you been visiting Cape May? Over 40 years. I used to come with my family, met my husband Tom, who is a bartender at the Lobster House in 1989, and moved here then. We married in 1995.

Favorite thing about Cape May? Friendly faces. It’s a close-knit community and generous community, where people helping people is a way of life.

Least favorite thing? I really can’t think of a least favorite thing.

Favorite restaurants? We’re fortunate to have so many excellent restaurants here.

It’s difficult to choose favorites; however, I would say the Pier House and Union Park.

If you could change one thing about Cape May, what would it be? It would definitely be the parking situation. I feel the city should erect a low-rise parking garage with a facade to compliment the Victorian architecture — it would be a great addition.

Favorite thing about Exit Zero? Flipping through it looking for familiar faces.

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A HEN requires 24 to 26 hours to produce an egg. A mere 30 minutes later, she starts all over again. Hens with white feathers and ear lobes produce white shelled eggs, and hens with red or brown feathers and red ear lobes produce brown shelled eggs. Also, as the hen ages, the size of the egg increases.

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3/31: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At Cabanas

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Goings-On Around Town

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

EGIN your Earth Day celebration early this year with a Meet The Artist Reception at the Harbor Gallery, located at the Nature Center of Cape May. The reception is this Friday, April 6 at 6pm, and you can meet artists Susan Zipper and Pam Huber. Whether you call it recycling, reusing or repurposing, these talented local artists use bits and pieces of things otherwise destined to become trash to create amazing works of art. Some pieces are purely decorative, and other pieces, such as switch plates, mirrors and bird baths, are functional as well. All artwork is for sale, with a portion going to support the Nature Center. The Nature Center is located at 1600 Delaware Avenue. Light refreshments will be served at the reception, and the exhibit will continue through the end of the month. For more information, please call 609-884-2736.

The Cape May Artists Cooperative will feature the works of local artists Anita Roth and Cindy Mahoney at the West End Garage from April 7 through May 4, 2012. A reception to meet the artists will be

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held on Sunday, April 15, from 1-5pm, and refreshments will be served. Anita Roth is a self-taught photographer and likes to work with macro focus (or very close up), showing details in everyday objects such as flowers and shells. Cindy Mahoney makes jewelry that is truly wearable art, taking her inspiration from nature and the elements. The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery is a group of local artists who’ve joined together to showcase and sell their work, and to educate the public about their various art forms. Please call 609-770-8261 for more information.

THE US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 82 offers a New Jersey Boating Safety Course at the USCG Training Center on Saturday, April 28, with additional courses offered once a month through August. This course is required for all Vessel Operators and Personal Water Craft operators in the state of New Jersey, and the cost of the course is $45. Lunch is provided. Call 609-898-0442 for more information.

THE Lower Township Library features three members of the Cape May Artists Cooperative during the month of

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April. Betty Campbell, a local artist most well-known for her wood turning, has more recently turned to pastels to express herself, capturing the colors of vibrant sunsets along the Delaware Bay. Patricia Neville, a native of Cape May County, has been a high school art teacher for 19 years and is an active member of several local artist groups. Her works include paintings and hand built slab pottery, each piece a connection to her life experience living at the shore. Jody Swope is a mixed media artist, known for her distinctive style of folk art and “mini world” constructions. Her award-winning work as been exhibited in museums throughout the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas. Jody integrates driftwood, shells, glass, metal and other recycled objects into original and one-of-a-kind folk art.

The Lower Township Library is a located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas section of the township, and is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 8pm; Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. For information call 609-886-8999.

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Talk Of The Town

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

City Gets A Tuneup CALL us crazy… but we were happy to find trouble finding parking last Friday night. Okay, it was nothing compared to the hassle of finding a spot on a summer weekend — but it was more trouble than we would have had if the fifth annual Singer Songwriter Cape May festival had not woken this place up from its sleepy off-season. The town was crowded with performers (around 175 of them), and eager spectators — at least three of them with purple, rock ’n’ roll hair.

We pulled into the Congress Hall lot and headed to Martini Beach to fuel up before settling on a venue, and we were thrilled to see some Indian items on the menu; Cape May might be the restaurant capital of south Jersey, but we think the lack of Indian options here speaks to a gaping culinary hole. Server Anthony Barra served us our tasty duck samosa and marsala meatballs with a smile, but legendary Exit Zero photographer Maciek Nabrdalik, who’s visiting from Poland, gave him a hard time anyway. (Our apologies, Anthony — apparently, this passes for humor in Poland.)

Back at Congress Hall, we caught up with the event’s organizer, Pittsburgh resident John Harris, who seemed slightly annoyed when we referred to Singer Songwriter Cape May as a “festival.” “It’s a conference,” he explained. (Sorry, John, but festival is a much sexier word, and we’re sticking with it.) “During the day, the performers and those with interest in the music industry can meet promoters, agents, producers and managers. They learn how to write better, how to copyright

their music, and how to make it in this business.” John also mentioned that this festival/conference is free because “it’s not about the money, it’s about the music.”

(Except in the Congress Hall ballroom, where it’s $10 to see the headliners… which is probably why, with 18 other venues to choose from, these seats were sparsely filled.)

There was nothing sparse about the crowd downstairs in the Boiler Room, however. A Los Angeles based band called Xenia Dunford and the Eastern Fire surprised us with their jazz/blues/pop/folk mix. “Cape May is a beautiful scene,” lead singer Xenia Dunford told us. (And no, that’s not a stage name.) “When you can play in a magical space, that makes it all the more special for Scotty, Adam, Forrest and I.” (And no, Forrest isn’t a stage name, either.) Perhaps when you’re born with monikers like Xenia and Forrest, you’re destined to be on stage?

We found a spot at the bar next to Patrick Logue, Operations Director for Cape Resorts Group, owners of Congress Hall et al, who said that, although Singer Songwriter Cape May isn’t yet in the same league as the Millenium Music Conference in Pittsburgh or South by Southwest in Texas, “it’s unprecedented for south Jersey.

You could conceivably be watching the next up-and-coming Taylor Swift or Rufus Wainwright here.”

Outside of The Blue Pig Tavern a little later, we met some of Xenia’s fans, who’d come from Philadelphia, Texas, Massachusetts and Hawaii. And because the fan from Hawaii — who lives down the street from “that bounty hunter who’s on television” — went through such great

pains to write his name for us correctly (Clarence Kalaleno Ape’o’lanai Kauila) and phonetically (that last name is pronounced “cow-we-la”), we feel obliged to print it.

We’d also like to thank the mother of guitarist Scotty Mlodzinsk for instructing us to “be nice” in our article because “journalists aren’t always nice.” We love a mom who sticks up for her son… even if it does compromise that rock and roll image of his.

Speaking of rock ’n’ roll image, this was about the time Greg Bennett, Congress Hall’s manager on duty, came outside to shush us. “You must be doing a lot of that this weekend with all of these rowdy rock stars around,” we said. “Nah,” he told us.

“It’s nice to have such a fun, young crowd.”

For a second dose of well-behaved, talented musicians, we caught SS Cape May on Saturday, too ­— this time with artist Victor Grasso, who has recently started braiding his beard. “Can someone please unbraid my husband,” his wife Alicia, marketing director for Cape May Stage, pleaded before leaving the house. Maciek tagged along again as well, even though “it’s too loud.” (Still cranky about having to go back to Poland, obviously.)

We hit up The Brown Room first, where Arlan Feiles was on the piano. His beautiful wife, Kate, told us that she and her husband are planning a trip back to Cape May this summer, “based entirely on this experience.” They live in Matawan, NJ, but Arlan is from Los Angeles, and he’d never before been on Cape Island. “But he married a Jersey girl,” Kate said, “so he’s here to stay now.” The couple are raising a little Jersey girl who, at five-and-a-half months, was

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THE EXIT ZERO CARTOON... By Laurie Bender

WHEN ROCK COMES TO TOWN... SINGER SONGWRITER CAPE MAY Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 the youngest person in The Brown Room.

(Young but, in her leopard-print stroller, not too young to look like a little rock and roll diva herself.)

Inside Cabanas was another young crowd. This, John Harris, told us, is a “specific goal” of the conference. “We have performers ranging in age from 17 to 82, but twenty and thirty-somethings are especially drawn here.”

Some of these young people — Justine Malloy from Philadelphia, and her friends Dillon and Zack Mullock of Cape May National Golf Club — told us how disappointed they are that their friend’s band, Up The Game, hadn’t shown. (They also suggested that Exit Zero “call them out” in print, and since we’re never shy about calling anyone out, we agreed.)

We find it surprising that a band wouldn’t have shown, as we get the picture this is a very competitive event. “Interested performers start submitting music to sites

like ReverbNation and Sonicbids in June or July through the end of the year,” John told us. “Then I go through them. This year, we had bands coming from California, France, even Australia.”

So how big is Singer Songwriter going to get? John told us not to worry. “It won’t get so big that it’s no longer free.”

Timeout With Terry WE STOPPED by the Depot Market Café to buy Terry Brown a celebratory ice tea.

In March, after 35 years and four months as Civic Affairs Director for Cape May City — it was his first job after graduating from Slippery Rock University, in Pennsylvania — Terry retired.

Well, kind of.

He told us that he might still volunteer for the city, and that he might still act as MC for the Halloween Parade he was largely responsible for launching. “I have too much energy to be retired,” he told us. (In addition to his full-time job, he served on the Lower Township Elementary school board

from 1981 to 2011, and on the Southern Shore Regional Tourism Council.) Plus, he really loved his job.

Which is saying something, considering that Terry’s average work week inseason was around 50 hours, sometimes more. And also considering that when crises struck — like that time the roof of convention hall blew off in the middle of the night — it was Terry the mayor called. (Or maybe it was the city manager who called him. Sorry, we couldn’t resist.)

It’s not hard to see why. Being Civic Affairs Director is all about communicating with tourists and locals, and Terry is well-suited for it. He’s a people person.

Most of our interaction with him up until this point had involved us pestering him for different event calendars, and yet, we chatted like old friends… about everything from Terry’s first job (newspaper delivery boy) to his worst job (working in a steel foundry in 90-degree heat). “It was the middle of summer. What was I thinking?”

But what we really wanted to know is how Terry will spend his retirement. In addition to attending every concert he can at the new Convention Hall, he’s going to travel. “I’d like to go to Washington State and the Florida Keys.” But first? Terry’s going turkey hunting. “First you have to find them,” he told us. “And then you have to call them.” How? “With turkey callers.”

Ah, of course. “It’s very difficult because they have very keen senses.”

Terry’s always been a big hunter, even after that time he got lost in the mountains of Colorado… in the middle of a blizzard… after his guide blew his knee out… 60 miles from the nearest town. “The mountain lion tracks were a little unnerving,” he told us.

Now, he hunts with his two beagles, Charlie (who’s 13 years old and, like his owner, partly retired) and Ben. We agree with Terry that people names for puppies are far superior to silly dog names. “You can’t be in the woods,” he told us, “in front of a bunch of macho guys saying, ‘Here, Pancake.’” But Terry has no problem stopping in front of his macho hunting buddies to pick up trash. “Litter is my biggest pet peeve.”

But Terry is most excited to spend some more time with his wife, Debbie, who he met on the beach in Wildwood when he was 23 years old, and his 28-year-old daughter, Tracy, both of whom are local teachers.

“They make me so proud,” he told us.

As for the two gentlemen now handling

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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 14 Terry’s workload? “My only advice is to realize how lucky you are to be working in Cape May,” Terry said. “And enjoy the ride.”

Oh, and Terry never did let us get him that ice tea, so feel free to buy him a celebratory drink when he gets back from turkey hunting.

A Sweet Time Of Year WORKING on the theory that the Easter bunny, like Santa, only visits those who have been good all year, we decided to hedge our bets with a visit to the Original Fudge Kitchen on the Washington Street Mall for our candy loot. And apparently we’re not the only ones. According to salesman Jim McHugh, Easter is the biggest holiday for the always-busy folks at the Fudge Kitchen. “It’s definitely our busiest ‘candy’ holiday,” Jim says. “At Christmas, for instance, you can get all kinds of gifts. But at Easter, it’s just all about the candy — it’s simply a tradition with our customers.”

So we had to ask — what’s their biggest-selling egg at this time of year? “It’s

the dark chocolate coconut cream egg, hands-down,” says Big Cheese (or is it Big Bunny?), Joe Bogle. “In order, it goes dark chocolate coconut egg, followed by the peanut butter egg, followed by the butter cream. But I’d say the coconut outsells the other two by probably a twoto-one margin.”

And although the chocolate eggs are the biggest sellers, they’re not the only game in town. Jelly beans, speckled malted eggs, and chocolate bunnies are all available to fill your basket.

And here’s a question — how could one improve upon Peeps, those yummy little marshmallow chicks? The Fudge Kitchen does it by dipping them in chocolate, a stroke of confectionary genius if ever we’ve seen one.

And don’t forget — the Original Fudge Kitchen ships anywhere. Jim tells us they’ve shipped Easter baskets as far away as California and Alaska.

“We have really loyal customers,” Jim says. “They come in year in and year out, and they’ll order up 10 chocolate Easter eggs with names printed on them for the grandchildren. They say that the kids have come to expect an Easter egg from the Fudge Kitchen in their basket, or they’re disappointed. The kid just happens to be 35 years old.”

PARTING SHOT Kudos

to Cape May’s chamber of commerce for their revamped website (capemaychamber.com). It has a particularly useful events guide and a panache and clarity that we would like to see on the city’s official site (capemay.org), which truly is a bush league effort. And we know something about lame websites — our own is about to receive an overdue relaunch.

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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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Thursday, April 5, 2012

RioNightsEaster2012EZ

Spouty-Offy

The column where anonymous gasbags have their say!

4/1/12

3:33 PM

Page 1 19 Page

A CAPE MAY COUNTY TRADITION FOR 25 YEARS

WHY would someone poach an egg? It’s not like eggs are a rare and valuable resource... so why steal them? – Villas *** REALLY... a nursery rhyme that has a giant egg that falls off a wall in which all of the kings horses and men can’t fix.

Ooh... poor Humpty Dumpty.

Just fry that egg up and make an omelette already! – Villas *** I THINK we should lock up eggs benedict as he was a traitor to our country! - Cape May *** WHEN breakfast tastes good I like to say it is EGGSHELLENT! – Erma *** I’VE NEVER ordered it but I love to say Egg Foo Young!

– West Cape May *** WHEN IS someone going to breed a hen to lay colorful eggs?

Then we won’t have to dye them for Easter! – Cape May *** SERIOUSLY... can someone tell me what the heck is really in Egg Nog? And what exactly is nog? Can you make a fruit nog if you wanted to be more healthy?

– Cape May *** I DON’T care if you call it a century egg, hundred year egg, thousand year egg or a millennium egg... I’m not eating it!

– Cape May *** SHOULDN’T we really call it the “egg clear” as opposed to the “egg white?” Because it

Hop on by and enjoy our Easter specialties as well as our regular fantastic menu.

Dinner served Sunday, April 8th Noon to 8 p.m.

Bar Hours: Noon to 9 p.m.

really is clear... at least until you cook it! – Erma *** IS THERE anywhere you can order a Scotch egg? I really enjoyed mine at the Exit Zero Burns Supper! – Erma *** WHEN I have sunny side up eggs at a restaurant, I prefer to order them by saying “two eggs looking back at me!” – Cape May *** SOMETIMES when I’m bored I try to unscramble my eggs... much like a word scramble puzzle! I have yet to be successful but one day!– Cape May *** I DON’T like deviled eggs... I think they’ve sinned too much!

– West Cape May *** IT WOULD be kind of fitting if someone actually dropped their egg drop soup! – Erma

Call now for reservations

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

LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS 11:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Phillies Game Day Specials IN THE BAR DURING THE GAMES

New Spring Hours

Monday-Saturday Bar: 11a.m.

Diningroom 11:30 a.m.

Sunday: Noon

*** QUICK question about the Easter Bunny... why does some cute, fuzzy bunny get all the credit when it was actually chickens that laid all those eggs for Easter? – Not “THE” Villas, just plain Villas

Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey

609-889-2000

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3/31: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At The Ugly Mug PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Dinner from 5pm Friday & Saturday

RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE PARTYFOR 2012!

Liz, Lauren, Mia

Two Russian dolls, Marie Antoinette

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

Laurie Sanders, Adriana Fazio, Jenny Bullock

Thursday, April 5, 2012

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A Moment In History

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Historical Editor Ben Miller looks at government structure in Cape May

HIS 1960 article from the Trenton Evening Times marks the end of Cape May’s City Commissioners and the beginning of the Council/ City Manager form of government. Contrary to what the commissioners said in their statement to the paper, the south never rose again and they were gone for good.

The change came as a result of a referendum led by Walter C. Wright Jr, later voted Mayor of Cape May. The new government called for a Council with Mayor, mostly ceremonial, and a City Manager, who exercised executive control. It’s nearly identical to the MayorCouncil-Administrator form of government created by the second Faulkner Act in 1981, and voted the official Cape May leadership structure in 2004.

It seems the current City Manager and Council have ceded control of the city to Mayor Ed Mahaney, though the municipal code says he has no more power than any other Councilman: “The Mayor shall perform such ceremonial functions as are traditionally allocated to persons holding the title of ‘Mayor.’”

Seaside Cheese Co. Open Monday thru Saturday 7am-7pm featuring homemade soups, salad selections, house roasted meats & seafood specials

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

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

Talk to us about planning your next catered event!

Eat In or Take Out

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

PECORINO PEPATO

An aged Italian sheep’s milk cheese with an intense flavor... Great in pasta, sauces or even alone!

600 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

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3/31: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At The Pilot House PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

A Local Café with ... a Wholesome Aroma OPEN EVERY DAY (CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY) Friday & Saturday - Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner 8-8 Sunday -Thursday - Breakfast & Lunch 8-2:30

Many Vegetarian & Gluten Free Items $6.99 BREAKFAST SPECIALS

Jeffrey Hebron, Michael Connor

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!

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

Carol and Gary Corlin

CY, Heidi

Thursday, April 5, 2012

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3/31: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At The Pilot House

Elizabeth Collman, Donna Salvadore

Lee Allen live

Hannah and Frederic Elmalek

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

for friday 2. Cocktails 3. Oysters

1. Wine

4. Sliders

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5. Appetizers

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IN APRIL AVAILABLE ALL NIGHT LONG!

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THE WASHINGTON INN | 801 WASHINGTON STREET, CAPE MAY | (609) 884-5697 | WASHINGTONINN.COM

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3/31: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At Carney’s

Open for Lunch & Dinner Thursdays through Sunday

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

LUNCH & DINNER

SEAFOOD • STEAKS COCKTAILS

LIVE MUSIC...

BARRY Thursd ay at 7:30pm

OPEN MIC N IGHT Frid ay at 8pm

BARRY

Cuz Ray, Nichole, Chris

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!

$5 BURGER & FRIES Mondays 5pm-Close

Lotus Hill band live

WEDNESDAY Trivia Night - 7:30pm

1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS

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

Sunday thru Thursday 8pm-Close

Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May | 898-7750

WASHINGTON STREET MALL CAPE MAY www.pilothousecapemay.com

(609) 884-3449

Lisa Patti, Valerie McMullen, Rachael Mountain

Thursday, April 5, 2012

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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?

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

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

This fine restaurant is currently closed for the season. They’ll be open in the spring but don’t let that stop you from booking your next vacation at the Inn!

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!

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. Axelsson’s opens for the season on Friday, April 6.

D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BACK BAY CAFE 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.

B, L, D

$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.

B, L

$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.

D

$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

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

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.

B, L, D

$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.

Winery

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

WINERY

N/A

NO

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.

L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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CARRIAGE HOUSE 1048 Washington Street, Pysick Estate, Cape May, (609) 884-5404

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

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BYOB

YES

YES

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3/31: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At Carney’s PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Lotus Hill band live

Maureen Sandman, Joell Worster, Amy Reed

Mike, Brittany, Cynthia

Thursday, April 5, 2012

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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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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.

D

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

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 mustvisit. Simply superb food.

D

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

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.

D

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

BAR

YES

NO

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

The opening of Gecko’s always signals a change of season in Cape May. They serve superb southwestern food on their patio.

Now open Thursday thur Sunday

L, D

$8-$24

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

Open weekends.

D

$12-$28

BYOB

YES

YES

HARBOR VIEW 954 Ocean Drive (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.

B, L, D

$6-$30 Cards: V, MC

BAR

NO

YES

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD 600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347

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

Winery

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

Winery

NO

NO

HEMINGWAY’S 1045 Beach Avenue (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 www.highergroundscapemay.com (609) 884-1131

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

B,L,D

$5-$15

BYOB

NO

YES

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3/30: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter In The Congress Hall Ballroom

Event organizer John Harris, Mike Enoch

Sorry, no names

Lori, Carol

Arlan Feiles live

Christine Martucci live

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

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OPENING FOR THE SEASON FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Dinner from 5pm on Friday & Saturday Easter Sunday Dinner from 4pm

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TRY OUR OTHER LOCATION

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

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe 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. A must-visit while at the Cape!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, and very reasonably priced.

A locals’ favorite.

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

B, L, D

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

BAR

NO

YES

L, D

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

BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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BAR

YES

NO

BAR

YES

NO

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BAR

YES

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BYOB

NO

YES

A lovely dining room, a beautiful coppertop bar and classic, generous dishes. Now serving delicious new martinis!

D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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

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

D

$22-$39 Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB

YES

NO

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 ambience.

L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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.

L, D

$6-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

NO

YES

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3/31: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At The Merion Inn PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

JOIN US FOR EASTER!

Regular Menu and Easter Specials served noon to 8 p.m (additional brunch items noon to 1:30 p.m.)

Heather Pierson, Shawn Nadeau

Easter specials include:

 Eggs benedict with baked Virginia ham, hollandaise sauce, fresh fruit and home fries (until 1:30 p.m.)  Roast Leg of Lamb with apple-mint chutney, roasted garlic and herb bread pudding, and rosemary pan gravy (mint jelly upon request!)  Baked Virginia Ham with honey-dijon glaze, cheddar-scallion scalloped potatoes and caramelized fresh pineapple slices  Pan-seared Sea Bass with asparagus veloute sauce, tomato confit and almond rice pilaf  George Pechin’s amazing Coconut Cake!

Hugo live

Dinner & cocktails from 5 pm Thurs.-Sun, Live piano music from 5:30 pm Thursday-Sunday except as noted above Prix Fixe Early Bird/Night Owl $17.95 $16.95 Express Dinners (not available on Easter or Mother’s Day) Full bar On-site Parking

Kids’ Menu

106 Decatur St. at Columbia Ave., Cape May Reservations 609-884-8363 or online at www.merioninn.com Amy, Taylor

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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

BAR

YES

YES

L, D

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

N/A

N/A

YES

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

BYOB

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YES

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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.

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 starts this Friday — get your free salsa lesson here!

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.

SUSHI 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!

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 for 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

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.

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$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

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

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BYOB

NO

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Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT

3/30: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At The Brown Room PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Open Everyday 7am-9pm Try our Mini Meals!

The Easter Bunny will be here on Easter Sunday 9am to 12noon

Len Casey, Brad and Barbara Glenn, Matt Glenn

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

Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant Serving Dinner From 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Steve, Greg

GREAT Menu NEW Martinis DELICIOUS Desserts Fresh seafood • Tasty steaks • Copper-top bar Bottle & draft beer • Free parking

609-884-2111 615 Lafayette St., Cape May

Donna, Robin, Barb

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3/30: Fifth Annual Singer Songwriter At The Brown Room

Kate Miller

Kate Panamarenko, Kate Delany Chew

Meghan, Nichole

Frank Lario, Anne Marie Jackson

Hugo live

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

ASIAN, JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE | SUSHI BAR

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 April 12, 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

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

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Monday thru friday from 3 to 6pm $2 off cocktails and 1/2 price bar menu from 4-5pm

NOW Taking Easter reservations Brunch 11:30 to 2 Dinner 4 to 7 7 Ocean Street at the Inn of Cape May 609.884.5555 | www.innofcapemay.com

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Opening Friday April 6!

Fri-Sat-Sun 12-8pm

Chad, Jan, Kim and Exit Zero

Denise and Jeff Marr, Dani Hoy

• Cape Mays Largest Selection of International and Domestic Beers • Wines from Cape May & Around the World • Fine Spirits and Liquors

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SERVING FINE FOOD SINCE 1988

Open Daily • Lunch from 11:30am • Dinner from 5pm

Join Us for Easter!

Brunch 9am-1:30pm • Easter Dinner 3-8pm

Reservations: (609) 884-9119 3 2 2 WA S H I N G TO N S T R E E T M A L L , C A P E M AY w w w.t i s h a s f i n e d i n i n g . c o m

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

Martini beach fine food. fine times.

Open weekends serving dinner at 5pm 429 Beach Ave. Cape May, NJ

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Frankie Moran

Adam Greeenspan, Rachel Schein

John Rose, Kelly Holst

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

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Somewhere in this paper is a fake ad!

CLIP ART CONTEST Hidden somewhere in the paper are this EASTER EGG... Find it & enter to win!

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

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This Week’s Prizes: GECKO’S • ARTIZAN SALON AND SPA THE ORIGNAL FUDGE KITCHEN CONTEST ANSWERS March 15 issue CLIP ART ANSWER: Page 60 - Shear Sunsations Ad FAKE AD ANSWER: Page 60 - Hottest Curry Ad

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

If mailing your entry do NOT put both answers on one sheet of paper... you’ll only be entered into one contest! You CAN put both answers in one email!

CONTEST WINNERS March 15 issue CLIP ART WINNERS Kim Smith • Lisa Umscheid

FAKE AD WINNERS Jennifer Smith • Stephen Stek

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Eat good, feel good.

An extensive selection of organic produce, groceries, dairy, bulk, vegan foods, wheat and gluten-free foods and items, organic meats, organic juices, teas, supplements, homeopathics, baking goods, chocolate and sweets, literature, organic pet food and supplies, baby products, health and beauty items and more.

Peggy, Mike, Al, Rene, Patti, Tom

TWO AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOPS! Date: Sunday, April 22 Time: 12-12:30pm & 1-1:30pm Entry fee: $5 at the door This spring, you can clean house perfectly in the most advanced organic way!

Would you rather smell great and be happy when cleaning your place?

Aromatherapy makes it possible, so come and join us to learn such a simple and safe organic cleaning style!

120 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY (609) 884-3200

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Kristen Taylor, Sue and Dan Ziegler

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Featuring Our Delicious

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Coconut Cream • Butter Cream • Peanut Butter Fruit & Nut • Fudge Center • Caramel Pecan

Visit with the EASTER BUNNY

on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 Whipped Creamy Fudge Premium Chocolates Saltwater Taffy Hand Dipped Ice Cream Bill Scott (Frank’s brother)

We Mail Anywhere in The World!

Call 1-800-23-FUDGE Shop online at: www.FudgeKitchens.com

Open Every Day in Cape May on The Washington Street Mall & on The Promenade...

Jess, Bruce

Stop In for a FREE SAMPLE of Our Creamy Fudge!

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Sara Hernandez, Jeremy Heffeman

Marvin, Sandy

Phil and Kelly Hettenbach

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

Uncle Bill’s Authentic Italian Cuisine

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

Monday Prime Rib Night

Tuesday Pizza Night

& FAMILY RESTAURANT

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

the Easter bunny will be here on Saturday April 7 and Sunday April 8

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

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Wednesday

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

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Thursday Pasta Night

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

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Tommy Aboussleman

Lucy and Ethel

Laurence Hart

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The Movie Column

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By Tom Sims, Executive Director of the Cape May Film Festival

T’S like Lord of the Flies meets Gladiator — children running amok, this time at the command (and for the amusement) of adults. The Hunger Games is a disturbing sci-fi story of an evil civilization that was once North America. As punishment for an uprising that took place 75 years earlier, the rulers of this (let’s hope very) imaginary world choose by lottery two children ages 12-18 from each district in the land to… well, brutally kill one another until only one survivor remains.

Did I say it’s disturbing? Oh, yes — right in the first paragraph. Good.

Am I a prude, the only moviegoer who doesn’t like seeing children violently killed even if it’s “just a movie”? The film is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences—when I saw it, the theater was alive with applause, “ooohs” and “aahhs.”

And with lit up cell phones—really, can we put them down for a two-hour stretch?

But I don’t want to chastise these kids for using cell phones. No, I want to tell them life isn’t that bad, and a film about

The Hunger Games, starring Jennifer Lawrence, has become a phenomenon children killing each other for sport isn’t, well… acceptable. A violent movie can have as many fatalities as it wants so long as the first one isn’t its premise. And when you carry this film’s f lawed premise to certain points, some actions don’t ring true. Would alliances really be formed among players whose goal is the certain

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death of every other player? It’s only the first of many examples where characters’ motivation comes into question.

We must suspend disbelief when experiencing any story, but outright cancel your subscription to a belief system before seeing The Hunger Games. There were moments of self-sacrifice and honor that rose above the violence to teach important lessons, but they weren’t enough to make the film’s harshness more palatable.

The actors’ performances were very good: Jennifer Lawrence, whose breakthrough role was 2010’s Winter’s Bone (nominated for Oscar’s Best Picture) and Josh Hutcherson of 2010’s The Kids Are All Right (also a Best Picture nominee). Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, and Donald Sutherland all deliver good performances in supporting roles. Few critics have panned this film, and those who did for reasons other than mine. So I stand alone, not new for me. As always, I appreciate your feedback (disagreement?); email capemayfilm@ hotmail.com.

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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? My name is Tom Brown.

It really is! And I like to say that I have a wife named Jane and a dog named Spot, but that’s not really true.

Where are you from? I live in Spencer, Massachusetts.

And what were you doing when we interrupted you? I’m a sales rep for BK Food Specialties, and we carry Jones Soda. I was just here at the Cape May Organic Market talking with Tai [Menz] about it.

What’s your best-selling flavor? That would be this one in my hand — Green Apple, hands down.

None of our business, but Massachusetts to Cape May is quite the commute. My sales route encompasses most of the east coast. I’m actually here for three nights.

The theme of our issue this week is “egg.” Do you eat eggs, and if so, how do you like them? I do like eggs, and I usually get them scrambled — less likely to screw them up that way. Interview by Kate Chadwick PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

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Reed Keller

Bob, Reed, Sandy

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Japanese • Sushi • Chinese • Thai Cuisine

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ROUND Lunch • Dinner • Take-Out • Catering 315 Ocean Street, Washington Commons Mall (609) 898-0088 • www.capeorient.com

Dine In Take Out Delivery Catering Megan, Tom, Jeanne, “O,” Martin

Lunch from 11:30am • Dinner from 4pm (Closed Mondays) Breakfast Weekends - Sat. 8-11:30am & Sunday 8-12:30pm Early Birds starting at $9.99 ~ Sunday-Friday 4pm-5:30pm

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Pack up your snow boots...

Put on your flip flops...

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Millie, Kim Harris, Mom

ZOE’S IS OPEN! (Starting Friday, March 30)

Serving Breakfast & Lunch on the Weekends

HUGE OMELETS & SANDWICHES! Pet Friendly Patio (609) 884-1233 • 715 Beach Ave., Cape May Bobbie and Bruce Townsend, Tom Mihm, Delia Dougherty, Deena Eagen

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Open House

Exit Zero tours a local home for rent. This week... 3209 Shore Drive WHERE IS IT? This sunny rental sits on Cape May beach, which isn’t actually in Cape May (who knew?) but 6.2 miles north, in the Villas.

WHAT IS IT? It’s a 2,700 square-feet home that’s three stories, custom-made, contemporary and new... it was built in 2005 by local builder Ross Denim.

WHO HAS THE LISTING? Theresa Senico of Apex Realty is a resort and second home specialist, a senior real estate specialist (which means she has a lot of experience with “baby boomers and beyond”), an accredited buyer representative, a certified residential specialist, and a certified shortsale and forclosure specialist.

HOW MANY ROOMS? There are four bedrooms, all with deck access, a queensize bed and television. (There’s also a pullout couch, for the guests who aren’t going to want to miss out on this).

WHAT’S THE VIBE? It’s what a beach home should be... clean and beachy. The dining room (complete with a beautiful mahogany dining set) opens into a mellow yellow living room, with 25-foot ceileings.

(The home is 35 fee high, which is the highest a home in Lower Township can be.)

You’ll love the French doors that let in so much natural light, the sliding barn doors which just look cool, the birch wood ceilings, the oak floors, and the wooden spiral staircase.

AMENITIES? Most importantly, there is direct water access — your own private pathway to the beach. But if you’re not into sand, try relaxing in the six-person jacuzzi, complete with automatic massager, on the home’s ground-floor patio. (Check out the refrigerator in the garage, in case you don’t

Perfect for Cape May Lovers!

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feel like making the trek upstairs to the second-floor kitchen for an ice cold Corona.)

There are two composite, non-slip decks on which you can take in the beautiful bay view (and there’s a screened-in room on one, in case the mosquitoes are out.) Rinse off in an outdoor shower, then retire in front of a two-sided gas fireplace. And oh, yea, those are Miele applicances in the kitchen... and a touch-activated stove.

INSIDER TIP: On Cape May Beach, there are no restrictions on “walking your dog, jetskiing, whatever you want,” says Theresa. We recommend trying the kayaks that come with the property.

RANDOM FACT: Notice the chandelier in the living room. The home’s original owner found it in Pennsylvania before having it restored and brought here; it’s over 100 years old.

PRICE: This beauty is $2,850.00 a week, including security deposit... and worth it just for the view.

CONTACT INFO: Contact Theresa at Apex Realty (609.886.6000), or via email at Theresa@ApexRealEstate.com.

Green Street Market

Natural Health & Gourmet 0rganic produce Grass fed organic meats Organic poultry Gluten Free Vegan Vitamins and Herbal Supplements OPEN 7 DAYS

The Bakery at Rea’s Farm

Open Easter Sunday 10 a.m to noon •

LB Artisan Breads • Homemade Pies • Holiday Cookies Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Call 609-206-3857 to place an order

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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 Kathy Grant, who was ambushed at the Cape May Wawa.

Where are you from? Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

Occupation: I’m a family resource specialist.

What were you doing when we interrupted? I’m just here getting a cup of my Wawa coffee.

When is the last time you got some flowers? Let’s just say that it’s been a really long, long time since I’ve gotten flowers from anybody, so thank you!

PHOTO BY GABI URDA... FLOWERS BY CAPE WINDS

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Ryan and Crystal Slaney

Jason Callahan, Kelly and Al Stickney, Tara Callahan, Sean Stickney

Sandy, Reed, Megan

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Cape May Sports Memorabilia LOCATED IN CAPE MAY AT ANTIQUES EMPORIA 405 W. PERRY STREET

Millie, Helen, Harry

Debbie & Mike Downes

Cape Winds

Florist & Gift Shop

Large selection of high quality vintage sports cards & memorabilia at reasonable prices.

• Current Stars, Hall of Famers and Rookies • • Certified Autographed Items • • Vintage Yearbooks, Programs and Publications •

Phone: 609-898-3332 email: SprtsCardsRus@aol.com www.capemaysportsmemorabilia.com

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

Looking for a Special Gift?

Shop in our farm store and check out our great selection of alpaca apparel and accessories: sweaters, capes, hats & scarves, socks, throws, & yarn from the farm.

Bay Springs Farm Alpacas CYCCM crew

Store Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10-4PM Bay Springs Farm 542 New England Rd. Cape May, NJ 08204 (near Higbee Beach) Ph. 609-884-0563

Life feels better when you wear alpaca, the touch of elegance for every day.

Now also at West End Garage!

Al, Mike, Mick

www.BaySpringsAlpacas.com

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Contemporary

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& Estate Jewelry

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Engagement Rings Estate Jewelry Fine Jewelry Lladro Coins Hummels Antiques Antique Dolls Jewelry Repair

Large selection of Vintage Cameos!

We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver!

Missy, Peg, Reenie

511 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (next to Fudge Kitchen) • (609) 898-8786

Other Location: 15 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede • (856) 939-0230

Fun for the Kids... and grownups too!

Greg, Donna, Cindy, Jeff

How Many Scoops Can YOU Stack on the Top? Whoever Builds the Highest Cone Wins!

The

Toy Shop of Cape May

OPEN EVERY DAY!

Wildly Imaginative Toys

510 Washington St. Mall, Cape May • (609) 884-0442

Patty, Elaine, Eldie

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The Italian Garden ALL ITALIA, ALL IMPORTS Just Arrived... New Fragrances & New Skin Care... All So Italian!!

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

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FLORIST FOR 28 YEARS!

Spring Bling...

New England transplant Alan, Beth, Mama

Scarves Purses Watches Handbags Easter Accessories and Lots of Jewelry!

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

Suzanne, Ed, Kelly, Denise, A. Quinn

Steve, Brenda, Kristen

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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 Eggs. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, exitzero.us.

ACROSS 2 . This is the largest living species of bird and as such, it lays the largest egg.

5. T his tasty Chinese soup features beaten egg whisked into boiling chicken broth.

7. They are not eggs, but they ARE chicks.

These popular marshmallow candies are manufactured by the Just Born company in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

8 . This famous name refers to the fabulous decorative eggs they have made since 1885, which are fashioned of enamel or precious metal and then decorated with gemstones and often worn as jewelry.

10 . These hand-held appetizers make great finger foods at cocktail parties, and are great for a quick breakfast. We’ll bet even angels like them.

11. T his is another name for soft-boiled eggs, or a spoiled child.

12. Concerns about eggs being too high in this have been outweighed in recent years by their high protein levels and low calorie count.

13. This chocolate Easter egg filling makes them a big seller at the Original Fudge Kitchen, and it comes from an egg-shaped fruit (or a drupe, technically).

15. This 1968 film about a widow and widower who marry and attempt to blend their families stars Doris Day and Brian Keith.

19 . Roe, or fish eggs, are more commonly know as this delicacy.

Order these at the Mad Batter — 9 down

21 . “I am the egg man” is a lyric from this Beatles song.

23 . Typically made with eggs, cheeses and veggies, then baked in a crust, this makes a great springtime lunch or breakfast item (and the Depot Market serves it with soup or a salad).

24. T o crack an egg and then gently cook it in boiling water is to do this to it. It’s also another name for trespassing in order to hunt or fish.

DOWN 1. T he song “Egg Man” is from this Brooklyn-bred trio’s album Paul Boutique.

3 . These toys are egg-shaped, and although they do tend to wobble quite a bit, they don’t fall down.

4. A ccording to the old adage, it’s really not a good idea to put all of your eggs in one of these.

6 . This singer-songwriter has an iconic hit inspired by the name of a chicken-and-egg dish he saw at a Chinese restaurant.

9. P oach a couple of eggs, set them atop

Canadian bacon on an English muffin, smother in Hollandaise, and you have Eggs....this.

13 . The age-old argument continues: which came first, the egg, or this?

14 . This sweet holiday beverage is typically made with milk, sugar, beaten eggs and often spiked with brandy, rum, whisky or bourbon.

16. A ll the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put this egg back together again.

17. Due to potential salmonella issues, some restaurants now have a disclaimer printed on the menu if you order your eggs this way.

18 . This UK company manufactures chocolate eggs with a white and yellow fondant creme center, a huge seller at Easter.

20 . In this Oscar-winning Woody Allen film, Allen’s character asks an elderly gentleman on the street about his wife’s sexual proclivities. The memorable response is, “We use a large vibrating egg.”

22 . Dr Seuss prefers eating his green eggs with this.

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“Dos Pings,” Matteo, Shawn

Welcome Spring!

Easter Cards and Gifts for Your Easter Baskets Cuz Ray, George, Leo

WHALE’S TALE

312 washington st mall (609) 884-4808

www.whalestalecapemay.com

Whale’s Tale is open daily 10am-5pm plus Fri. & Sat. evenings Our sister store Splash is open Friday thru Monday 10am-5pm

Eileen and Bill Ryan, Kevin, Steve and Ann Ralko

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Uncle Bob, George, Cuz Ray

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Bernie, Bonnie, Chris

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Gary and Estelle Otterbach, J and Kathy Atkins

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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 was at a wedding recently, and was standing at the bar when another guest – a man I’ve met once but don’t know well, came up behind me and started chatting. That was fine, but he then proceeded to – um, invade my personal space, practically pinning me up against the bar, acting as if it too crowded and that he didn’t have enough room. I was so annoyed, but I didn’t know what to do. Eventually I managed to extricate myself, but should I have done something more forceful? - Pinned Dear Pinned Once upon a time, when the Answer Lady was young, she worked for a summer as a cocktail server at a night-club in the depths of Wildwood. The Answer Lady was required to wear a uniform that invited all SORTS of unwanted male attention, but also

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lots of tip money, so she was able to look the other way — for a while. One evening, however, the Answer Lady was pinned against the bar by a patron in a similar fashion as yours, and then rather aggressively groped.

Unfortunately, her response was to pick up two glasses of wine from bar and throw them in the offender’s face. The Answer Lady was subsequently immediately relieved of her waitressing duties, but quite happily removed her high heels and walked home in her short shorts. People can behave badly in

fun, social situations, like night-clubs and weddings, but sometimes a line is crossed.

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Dear Answer Lady I am invited to a very fancy wedding at Congress Hall next month, and I’m really excited. However, I don’t really have anything super-nice to wear, and I can’t really afford to run out and spend $100 on a new dress (not if these people want a gift, that is).

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The Old Fogey

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

DO LIKE an egg in the morning: right after I have my coffee (brewed from beans handpicked from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro by tenyear-old boys — only their hands are soft enough not to bruise the bean.

Well, strictly speaking, so are the doughy hands of really fat people, but they run out of breath on the climb, or get hungry and eat the beans on the way down), my faithful manservant Kitchener strolls manfully off to the basement… hold on Kitchener, you type this exactly as I dictate, or it’ll be a thrashing for you. Right… Kitchener stumbles clownishly… oh come ON Kitchener, you do TOO stumble clownishly, it’s one of your more endearing qualities, so stop pouting.

Where was I now? Ah yes, Kitchener then stumbles back with a selection of my Fabergé Eggs to be admired by myself and any guests I have.

I have 47 of the eggs, some donated

by Nicholas II for services rendered, three purchased from Uncle Joe Stalin for the sum of $200, one seized from the robes of

Rasputin as he slipped beneath the ice, and one snatched from Benito Mussolini as he slept. I am intent on having all 50 of the so-called “Imperial eggs” some day, but the missing three are thought to be aboard the Titanic (which is why it was torpedoed by the Russians) and until I can borrow a suitable submersible from that blowhard movie maker Cameron, there they will stay.

Of course, I am less keen on other types of eggs: eggheads have their uses in times of war, and Easter Eggs used to be quite a

delight (until that dreadful incident in the Great Cape May Easter Egg Hunt of 1987 when the Easter Bunny was run over by the beach cleaning tractor as he slept off a bender at 4am). The mess was awful, and to this day, vacationers report finding fragments of wicker basket and chocolate egg in the sand, not to mention clumps of old fur), but eggs for consumption? Really, who in their right mind could put something in their mouth that came out of the rectum of a chicken?

I remain hopeful that those genetic geniuses who duplicate sheep and make mice with giant ears on their backs will soon devise a hen that has a little hatch in its side that will dispense eggs in the manner of a vending machine, possibly in the shape of cubes to more easily be stacked and handled. I think the chickens will thank us, too: it can be little fun pushing out something the equivalent to a breadbin in size, from one’s bottom. What’s that, Kitchener?

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Activity Of The Week

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Easter and Passover in Cape May

PRING is the adolescence of the year, the time when we chafe against restrictions and routines.

Break out of your winter rut, and take a spring break in Cape May. Cape May’s hotels are ready to entertain you. Congress Hall offers things like scavenger hunts and pajama parties and, on April 10, a Pirates and Princesses luncheon. The Inn of Cape May opens for the season with room specials and an Easter Brunch, and the Grand Hotel offers an Easter Sunday breakfast buffet with Peter Cottontail.

Even if you are in Cape May for a traditional celebration, like Easter or Passover, you can add your own touch. A Passover seder, for example, is a pretty regimented celebration, coming, as it does, with its own script, but some celebrants add original touches. My friend references Harry Potter and Hogwarts in her Passover preparation — days before, children are divided into teams (houses) and awarded points by adults (faculty) for helping. Five points for teaching little ones a traditional song, ten points for listening patiently to grandpa’s oft-told tales, 15 points

for vacuuming the bread crumbs out of the couch. Awards are presented after the first seder, and it ends up being a delightful way to unite far-flung cousins and encourage good behavior. After the holiday, you can start planning next year’s meal at the Cape May County Library. Chef Mark Kalla will present “Cape Cuisine: Exploring the Pesach Meal” at

1pm. on April 21. The program is free, but registration is required — call 609-463-6350 for more information.

Easter celebrants can add personal touches to traditional activities — every tradition was once new. They’ve been rolling eggs on the White House lawn since 1878, but that tradition only got started after egg rolling at the Capitol was banned because it destroyed the lawn. Save your lawn and take the kids for an egg roll on the beach after Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, at Cape May Elementary School at 10am.

Or, update your Easter Bonnet — glue some Peeps to a baseball cap, decorate a headband with flowers or channel your inner princess with a chic fascinator. Show off your creation at the Easter Fashion Stroll, Washington Street Mall at 1pm on Easter Sunday. Registration begins at noon. The Easter bunny will make an appearance, but if he’s not enough, stop by Bay Springs Alpaca Farm to see Easter alpacas, or head to the zoo to see the Easter-egg-colored flamingos.Make your own spring break traditions in Cape May. Next week: A Spirited Weekend

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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She is a low-key, very sweet middle-aged gal. Irene is a petite girl who would love to relax on your lap. We think that after you pet her for a few minutes, you’ll be in love. Stop by the shelter and give Irene a chance. Her adoption fee is only $35.

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T WAS after a performance of the critically-acclaimed Red last season that a subscriber approached Cape May Stage Artistic Director Roy Steinberg and said, “I did not know this play, and I might have missed it had I not subscribed.

It is the best production I have ever seen. I bought the subscription for the shows that I knew, but the productions that I did not know are the jewels.”

Subscribing to Cape May Stage is important for the patron, for the theatre, and for the community. When you purchase a subscription, it gives you that added nudge to get out of the house and see something surprising and exciting. Cape May Stage needs our subscribers to help support the production values its audiences have come to expect - the great sets and lights, and the actors they have seen on Broadway or on film and television. And subscriptions help the town by insuring that visitors will have another reason to come to Cape May. The beach is lovely, after all, but sometimes people want a little more. A realtor we know in another town says that he sells properties there because it is close enough for people to come see the productions and Broadway performers at Cape May Stage.

This season, there is an added reason to buy Cape May Stage packages like the Broadway Series, where you get a free $50 performance. That’s right, you can buy five tickets for performances by stars like Anthony Rapp, Faith Prince, Christine Ebersole, Lee Roy Reams, Andrea Marcovicci, Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker, and you

The Alqonquin Oak Room’s resident chanteuse and Broadway veteran Andrea Marcovicci appears at Cape May Stage in August in No Strings. get the sixth performance free. All of these artists play major venues at much higher prices. You get to see them in our intimate theatre with its fabulous acoustics, and you can often meet them afterwards.

Our Main Stage season offers both flex passes for the seasonal theatergoer, and all seven shows for substantial discounts. Subscribers also get first choice for seating, as well as bargains on our great merchandise, such as Cape May Stage hats, tee shirts, and wine bags. They get to become part of the

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

T HAPPENED again. I got to meet two brand new birders. Nice folks (as bird watchers tend to be).

Intelligent, personable, curious, and beset with a small degree of apprehension. They’d never been on an official bird walk before. In fact, they admitted they’d just started looking at birds in their back yard.

Their unease was easily assuaged.

Shared interest, not experience, is the coin of tribute in birding. Experience? Skill?

They’re qualities you gain over time. In fact, they started gaining experience right there in the South Cape May Meadow’s parking lot. By time the walk officially started, they were already veteran birders. Right there in the parking lot, there were migrating groups of egrets f lying over, tree swallows f lying cookie-cutter patterns in the sky, fish crows perched on wires, a brown thrasher keyed up on a bush, singing his heart out. Carolina wrens were singing — mockingbirds and house finch, too. That’s one thing about Cape May. You can always count on birds

to be around. The key to birding is locating them. That’s where the experience of those who lead walks pays off. All the people attending need to do is enjoy the birds.

A word on that. Sure enough, my new birding friends were a bit under-equipped.

They had a pair of binoculars, one of those teenie-weenie little things with the amber coated lenses that are impossible to hold

steady and turn the whole world a ghastly green. With as much diplomacy as the situation called for, we invited them to leave their “travel” binoculars in the car and borrow a couple of grown-up instruments. One of them was merely an excellent birding binocular, the other an exceptional one, the kind that instills binocular envy even among top birders. I think the observation of the gentleman summed it up perfectly.

“WOW,” he said.

Precisely. If you’re going to look at birds, you might as well get the most out of the look. There is another reason why having the right binocular makes a great deal of difference. This has to do with field guides. No. Not the people leading the walk. We’re talking about books that depict and describe birds. Match the picture to the bird. Read the text to see whether it conforms to what you are seeing. Look at the map to make sure you and the bird are in the right place and right

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SeaSon PaSS • $315 Good for one ride wristband per day and one 3 hour session per day at one of our two waterparks. eaSy RideR • $235 Offers the same privileges as the Season pass at a special price for children under 42” (in shoes) at the time of activation or for adults over 25 years of age. Great for parents! wateRPaRk admiSSionS • 4 admissions for $125 • 10 admissions for $230 Includes all day waterpark (general admission). Only available during our sale. Great to share with family and friends. moR-ez CaRd • $35 • Includes 60 ride tickets plus valuable coupons.

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Bird Droppings ? From Page 81 time. Bingo. You pin the name to the bird.

The problem is that, just like binoculars, not all field guides are created equal. Some are abridged, crippled by the absence of many common species. Some are overly complicated and, commonly, some field guides in the hands of new birders are just plain old, dated, primitive.

The people who are writing field guides, like David Sibley, whose Sibley Guide to Birds was created in Cape May Point, use superlative optics. David depicted what he saw in the field and with great optics you see more, and more detail, than with less expensive instruments.

Even more than experienced birders, beginning birders need good optics to see field marks, those trademarks of nature that distinguish one bird from the next, and to help them get on birds quickly.

Anybody can make a sharp binocular.

What distinguishes a birding binocular from an ordinary one are things that make a glass quick, forgiving, user-friendly.

You can’t identify what you can’t find.

Quality instruments not only allow you to see birds well, they help you find them.

Two hours later, back in the parking lot,

The right binoculaurs make all the difference — find your perfect pair at CMBO with more than 60 species of birds under their belts, my two new birders surrendered their loaner binoculars. Can you guess what their next stop was? If you said the CMBO store, then you understand the importance of quality optics, too.

If you’re want to expand your bird watching from your backyard, or your birding capabilities with a better pair of optics, Cape May Bird Observatory is THE place for all your nature needs.

Pick up a free birding map, checklist and schedule of daily walks, and talk to our

staff about optics, field guides, or 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.

Our staff are always available to help with questions. While you’re there, scan the bookshelves for bargains in the used and vintage books section, look at the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise, including a terrific lithograph done just for the CMBO. Check the sighting sheets to find what’s being seen in the field, and check the wide selection of scopes and binoculars. Sit outside on garden benches and enjoy the birds at the feeders and the Lake Lily view. 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

I

Stella Dixon’s take on romance on Old Cape Island

T HAS been a disappointing week.

To start, legendary Exit Zero photographer Maciek Nabrdalik, who’s visiting from Poland, told me that my Polish last name means “100 potatoes.” I’d always pictured something just a bit more... I dunno... sexy?

Secondly, I just outed myself. No, Stella Dixon is not my real name. But that doesn’t matter. You can call me spud, apparently.

Thirdly, I spent a chunk of my weekend remembering a guy I don’t enjoy remembering. A guy named Todd. On Saturday, we happened to be at the same bar. He spent the night smooching with the girl he dropped me for several years ago. I spent the night hovering around the best-looking guy in the place, hoping I might appear coupled up and, therefore, less pathetically alone (my apologies to this gentleman).

Todd and I had been friends since we were kids until, one day, it turned into more.

On one of those great, late summer nights, we pulled Todd’s truck up to the beach, ate some peanuts on the hood, and picked out every constellation we knew, before making

up some of our own. Then he reached over and kissed me. A good kiss. A long kiss. The kind of kiss that had been in the works for some time.

In the months to follow, there was more kissing. More peanuts. More constellations.

And more kissing. Did I mention that part?

But it was not meant to be. My good friend Todd woke up one morning and realized he’d rather pick out constellations with someone else. He didn’t tell me this was the

case; he simply disappeared, leaving me to wonder what I’d done wrong.

It’s hard not to feel like a disappointment when you get dropped like a hot potato (or 100 hot potatoes). It’s hard not to feel as though you’ve screwed up. Like you’re inadequate. Like — compared to that girl who’s got her tongue in your ex’s mouth across the Brown Room bar — you’re just a big dud (or spud, as the case may be).

Eventually, you start worrying about being a disappointment even before you get dumped. You become unsure of your every move, everything you say, because you’re so busy waiting for the object of your affection to wake up and realize you aren’t quite what he’d been hoping for — something just a bit more... I dunno... sexy? And, because some prophecies are self-fulfilling, that’s exactly what happens.

Times like these, it’s important to remember that — kind of like a potato — you may not be the most exciting or exotic, but dammit, you’ve got a lot to offer. And perhaps the disappointment isn’t you, but that person who was never able to realize it.

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Exit Zero Is On The Move

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Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

431 BAYWYN ROAD CAPE MAY BEACH

17 BROADWAY CAPE MAY

608 WILSON AVENUE NORTH CAPE MAY

11 BEACH AVENUE CAPE MAY

370 ROUTE 47 SOUTH GREEN CREEK

Come see this 3 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin just a short block to the Delaware Bay with its incredibly awesome sunsets!

Don’t be deceived by the rustic exterior of this craftsman cottage - the inside is totally modern and bigger than you would think. From the inviting front porch overlooking the colorful flower gardens to the fenced backyard with its screened porch and paver walkways; this home begs to be used as your summer getaway. The open floor plan invites everyone to share in the fun. $269,000

This Arts and Crafts home was completely renovated in 1999 with central air, new kitchen and baths while still maintaining many of the homes historic characteristics. There are six bedrooms, and two and a half baths and located just a half block to the beach. . There is a large front porch with rocking chairs to enjoy the ocean breezes and another porch at the back of the house. The second floor also features a screened in porch. Being sold furnished with good summer rental history. $1,195,000.

Comfortable, inviting family home close to Bay and just minutes from Cape May. This upgraded 3 bedroom, 2 large bath home features newer kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances and wet bar sink, large Florida room overlooking in-ground pool and deck. Twostory garage offers parking and storage, new concrete and brick driveway, mature trees that set off this charming home. Other amenities include outside hot/ cold shower, in-ground sprinklers in pool area, security system. A must see!! $270,000

“Sandpiper Beach Club” Enjoy a beachfront investment without the hassle. Use as much as you like and allow the on-site management team to handle the rentals; great income, swimming pool, state of the art workout room, sauna, game room, parking and much more.

Unit 113 – 1st floor - 1 bedroom, 1 bath - $474,900.

Unit 313 – 3rd floor – 1 bedroom, 1 bath - $485,900.

Unit 106 – 1st floor – 2 bedrooms , 1 bath - $599,000.

Unit 214 – 2nd floor – 1 bedroom, 1 bath - $425,000.

32 acres of beautiful land in Green Creek with 10 +acres cleared & 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, & detached garage. Only minutes from the Rio Grande shopping district, 10 miles north of Historic Beach Resort Cape May. The land has been left as nature has intended -- it is as organic as it can be. This could be a of dream project for organic farmers, equestrian centers, vineyard owners. $775,000

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

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

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

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

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

902 OCEAN DRIVE UNIT 306 LOWER TOWNSHIP

501 LIGHTHOUSE AVE. CAPE MAY POINT

3301 SHORE DRIVE CAPE MAY BEACH

136 LEAMING AVE. CAPE MAY

401 INDIAN AVENUE NORTH CAPE MAY

New listing! Immaculately maintained and renovated 3 BR/2 BA with great marina and harbor views. Features include new kitchen cabinets and GE Profile appliances, wood floors, two gas fireplaces, Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, recessed lighting, crown molding and 2 decks. Amenities include covered parking, storage area, multiple pools, tennis courts and on-site property manager.

Also available, separately, is Boat Slip E-14 which is approximately 45’ in length. $595,000

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers dramatic views of nature as it is surrounded by a Wildlife Preserve on two sides. The first floor features nine foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The custom kitchen includes a center island and high end appliances. You’ll also find a first floor master suite. The second floor includes two more bedrooms, a full bath, den and office area. If living close to nature is for you make your appointment today! $849,900

This stunning waterfront home has it all! Built in 2005 by a reputable local builder, this three story contemporary home offers 3,640 square feet with elevator service to all floors! There are five bedrooms, four large full bathrooms, a great room, office, den with a wet bar, third story loft and exercise room. The views from the second floor screen room, second floor deck and third floor deck are unbelievable!

This home has a solid summer rental history. $989,000

Located in the heart of 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

Move right in and enjoy all the upgrades. Comfortable and conveniently located 2 bedroom, 1 bath North Cape May ranch situated on a corner lot just blocks to the Delaware Bay Beaches. New forced air heat and central air added 2 years ago. Wonderful hardwood floors, wood burning stove, open floor plan with large eat in kitchen and spacious living room. Great front deck, nicely landscaped yard and storage building for all your lawn tools. Off street parking for 2 cars. $210,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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32.89 ACRES

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www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 211 PONTAXIT AVENUE, LOWER TOWNSHIP Charming 3 BR/2 BA single family home, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. $259,000 431 THIRD AVENUE, WEST CAPE MAY 3 BR/1.5 BA Tompkins Builders home 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

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

1621 Beach Ave., Unit 111, Cape May Water Views! 3 BR/3 BA luxury condo with multiple decks. Sleeps 8. $1000-$3600/week.

109 Stevens Street, West Cape May Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Sleeps 6. $1500-$1800 per week.

413 Cambridge Ave., Cape May Point Pet Friendly! 2 BR/1 BA cottage located close to beaches! Sleeps 6. $900-$1350/week.

507 Ocean Avenue, Cape May Point Single Family 5 bedrooms, 3 baths Sleeps 10. $3000-$3600 per week.

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May 884.1300, www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-3332, chrisclemanssir.com

3311 Bayshore Road, Unit D-3 Two story townhome with two bedrooms, one and a half baths, central air and heat. $950 a month. Availalble May 1st.

902 Lafayette Street, Cape May In the heart of town and close to everything. Tastefully decorated. 3 BR 2 BA

4 E Tampa Avenue, Villas Two bedroom and one bath home with a laundry room. $900 a month.

1125 Washington Street, Cape May 5 bed 3 bath, sleeps 14.

Perfect for all occasions.

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

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

1421 Delaware Avenue, Cape May 3 BR, 2.5 BA home upside down home by Cape May Harbor view deck, sleeps 8, central a/c - $1350 - $2150/week – ID#13500.

1005 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May “Victorian Cove” 3-4 BR Units, 3-4 BA. pool, w/d, d/w, internet in some sleeps 8-10.

Low $1000/High $2800

432 Congress St., Cape May - duplex 4 blocks to beach, 2 BR, 1 BA, pet friendly, $750 - $1550/week - ID#10093 and 8542.

1107 Beach Ave.,Unit B-7, Cape May “Philadelphia Beach Condos” 3-4 BR, 2.5 BS w/d, d/w, sleeps 6 Low $1200/High $2950

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

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com

402 Gorham Avenue, North Cape May Year Round. $1,100 Month + Utilities 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. No Pets.

919 McCullum St., Cape May - New Construction, Sleeps 10, Front Porch, Back Deck, BBQ, WiFi, Close to Beach $2650 per week

216 Perry Street Apartments Studio – 2 Bedroom’s Available. $4,000 - $6,000 for the Season

1351 C Illinois Avenue, Cape May 8 Blocks to Beach, C/A, Screened Porch Sleeps 5, $850per Week All Processing Fees Waived for Active Military

Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 www.coastlinerealty.com 105 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, sleeps 5.

Close to beach. $1200-$1500/week 109 W Grant, West Cape May 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sleeps 12. Only 2 blocks to beach! $2800-$4300/week Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com

Darcy Dickenson, Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May 609-602-4122 • www.capemayproperty.net 432 W Perry, Cape May 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath, Sleeps 6 $900 - $1500 1007 New Jersey, Cape May 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Sleeps 8 $1800 - $3300 Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.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) 770-8479 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.

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, 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.

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