A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, July 19, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 24 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort
Playing Hard On The Sands Of Cool Cape May
A group that calls itself “Pyramid Stingray” made the most of their beach time last week. More fun beach photos inside... Aleksey Moryakov
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7/6: A Lazy, Hazy Afternoon At The Rusty Nail
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Each week, we will feature a lucky subscriber (and Exit Zero T-shirt winner!) in this spot. This week’s subscriber: Kim Manzi of Cincinnati, Ohio. . How long have you been coming to Cape May? Since I was four years old, so for 44 years now. And I got married in Cape May in 2003. Who are you normally with? I’m usually with my whole family. Favorite thing about Cape May? Everything!! There’s just way too much to name! Least favorite thing? That would be having to leave. Favorite restaurants? A few would be the Merion Inn, Hot Dog Tommy’s, the Mad Batter, the C-View Inn, and the Washington Inn. Favorite place to stay? The house we rented this year, which was 211 Grant Street. It was such a great house. If you could change one thing about Cape May, what would it be? It is too far from Cincinnati! Favorite thing about Exit Zero? Probably the Talk Of The Town. I love to see and hear what’s going on in Cape May. Least favorite thing about Exit Zero? I would like more Terry O’Brien short stories and ghost stories from Craig McManus. What’s your T-shirt size? I take a medium please!
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“Everyone who believes in telekenesis, raise my hand. “— James Randi “The most important sense to investigate the psyshic sense is common sense.”— William Roll “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” — Albert Einstein
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Ingredients: 2 oz Dry Gin 1/2 oz Lavender syrup 1/2 oz Lemon juice Combine the ingredients, shake over ice, and serve in a chilled cocktail glass. Add a bit more lemon, if you like your drink a bit more tart, or a little more lavender. It’s your drink, so have fun! Then, enjoy with your favorite people. Or ghosts.
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XPERIENCE all things unexplained at Historic Cold Spring Village’s ‘Paranormal Pursuits’: Spiritualism in the 1800s, Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, from 10am-4:30pm. Guests can enjoy various workshops, demonstrations and tours which highlight the study of spiritualism and the paranormal. The Virginia Infantry Ghost Hunters (www.tvigh.org) will share the results of their research at Gettysburg and various other battlefields throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Visitors can also hear tales of the Jersey Devil, have their cards and palms read, try their hands at divining rods, and learn about phrenology and the rise of spiritualism in the 19th century. Running from July 25-September 1, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:30pm, the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents The Poe Mysteries, a world premiere, adapted by James Rana, based on Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget, and The Purloined Letter. Ticket prices are $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors, and $15
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after tournament results for the day. The event is being sponsored by the City of Cape May, Cabanas, Great American Volley, and PNC Bank. Last year, local Jimmy Walls won the pro division while several other local players placed second and third place, with over 49 teams participating in the event. Registration from 8-8:30am, play starts at 9am. For information about the event, please contact Payton Bowman at 609-846-4610, or register at www. GreatAmericanVolleyBall.com. Cape May County’s annual 4-H Fair and Chicken BBQ will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 19-21 at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Cape May Court House. The event features 4-H project displays, small animal and livestock shows and exhibits, live entertainment, horse shows, a pet show, amusement rides, games, food, and informative demonstrations. Admission is free to the fair, and shows, exhibits and parking are free! For more information about the 4-H Fair or any of the programs and services offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, please call (609) 465-5115, extension 605, or visit www. co.cape-may.nj.us.
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Talk Of The Town
Ramblings, idle gossip, and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends
Occupy Convention Hall WE HEARD a rumor that Convention Hall had been operating without a certificate of occupancy, which is hard to believe, considering that all eyes have been on this project. No way the city would let something like this slip through the cracks… right? We called City Manager Bruce MacLeod, who told us the building is operating with its third TCO, or temporary certificate of occupancy. Temporary, because there are still projects — some of the them minor details, “like clearing away boxes and paint cans” — on the building’s punch list that need to be completed before a formal certificate can be issued. “The previous TCO expired on July 5th or 6th,” he said. So the new one must have been obtained at that same time, we figured, in order to prevent a lapse. But MacLeod couldn’t tell us the date the newest one was obtained... only that it expires on August 10. Okay... but, surely, there was a TCO for the Stockton concert that was held on July 9, right? “Yes,” MacLeod said. Something smelled fishy. If the city manager didn’t know when the current TCO was obtained (something in itself hard to believe), how could he know there wasn’t a lapse between this TCO and the last? We made a call to Construction Official Bill Callahan. “The new TCO was obtained on the 10th,” he told us. “There were three or four days we didn’t have a CO on paper.” Hmmm. This means that, in fact, there was no CO for the concert held on July 9. Callahan explained that going through several TCOs is not unusual for a project of this scope, and that — although he must “take some on the chin” for the CO lapse — the
building has never, since its opening, been an unsafe place for the public. “There’s nothing dangerous,” he said. “Nothing that can blow up or hurt anyone. I wouldn’t allow any of that. It’s small stuff that needs to be taken care of. Housekeeping stuff.” We called MacLeod back, to ask once more about the July 9 concert. “I guess I’m a little confused on this thing,” he said. “If that’s what the construction official told you...” He went on to explain that we could “look at it from a different perspective.” If there was an issue with the operation of the building, Callahan would have “red-tagged” it way back at the end of May, instead of ever issuing a TCO in the first place. “The building was found to be functional and operational even though there is still work to be completed.” We get that there’s probably little danger that some piece of Convention Hall will blow up and dismember some unsuspecting concert-goers. But someone could trip over a rogue paint can and decide to sue the city... couldn’t they? We called Richard Sandman, a lawyer based in Cape May Court House. “You mean to tell me it’s that brand new building in Cape May that’s operating without a C of O?” he asked. (Our thoughts exactly.) “If there were to be an incident,” he said, “it’s possible an insurance company might try to deny coverage in a case like this, though they wouldn’t necessarily succeed.” Does it matter? The point is, this shouldn’t have happened. The city holds businesses in town to a certain standard — one that includes obtaining proper certification. “A business operating without a CO can be written up a notice of violation,” Callahan told us. “It can be shut down until it’s repaired, and if there’s noncompliance, we can seek an
injunction and go through the court system.” But who’s policing the city for their own noncompliance? We made around 40 phone calls, trying to determine what state laws, if any, dictate what happens when a municipality breaks its own rules, but the state’s Department of Community Affaris, who police the municipalities, did not get back to us in time. We can’t help but think back to the city council meeting that took place on June 1, 2010, in which a resolution that would subject city projects to review from the Historic Preservation Comittee was not passed. This is why we have vinyl fencing and a digital sign at Convention Hall, even though there isn’t a business in town that could get away with forcing such horrors upon us. It’s about time the city was held accountable for its actions in the way it holds the rest of the town accountable. Or at least, be able to own the mistakes when they happen. “I know that building from the pilings to the roof,” Callahan told us. “And my office and myself have worked very hard on it, and there have been very few complaints. Of course, screw-ups do happen.” Yes, they do. And it’s about time the city owned up to them, too. Can you imagine the grief a local B&B or bar would go through if they were operating without a Certificate of Occupancy?
You Go, Girls
MORE than a hundred spectators showed up for the fifth annual Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge — a “grueling” triathlon — off of St Peter’s Beach last Wednesday. The race was founded by 12-year Cape May Point
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And they’re off! Fifteen female competitors from nine different beach patrols — Avalon, Cape May, Cape May Point, North Wildwood, Sea Isle, Stone Harbor, Wildwood Crest, Island Beach State Park and Sea Girt — competed in the Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge. Aleksey Moryakov
Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 guard Kristen Moorby, a production manager for ESPN. “When I was sixteen,” she told us, “I used to watch the men’s Superathalon, and I thought it was a great event. I’d always hoped to do it, but it’s just one competitor from each patrol and realistically, I’m not going to be able to run a five-minute mile pace, which is what some of these guys are doing.” Kristen talked to some of her colleagues, and the women’s challenge was born. Wednesday’s race showcased the athleticism of 15 female guards from nine different patrols, and it showcased the enthusiasm of their fans, too. It was 6:28pm when we pulled up — just two minutes to go-time — and the sun was beginning to sink, but the temperature still hovered near 80. We found a spot at the starting line between a nervous group of parents, and a group of bikini-clad girls who’d spelled out the name of their favorite competitor on their stomachs. “I don’t know how the contestants run in this stuff,” said the gentleman beside us. “I can barely walk in it.” Meghan O’Leary of Cape May Beach Patrol — last year’s second place finisher — took an early lead. “I’m over-the-top proud,” said her mom Michelle O’Leary. “She works three jobs — one on the beach patrol, one at Sunset Liquor, and one on the whale watching boat. And she just finished graduate school, earning a Master’s in School Counseling. She still finds the time to train, and she’s so conscientious. All of these girls work so hard, and they’re not just triathletes; some are full-time
teachers. Some are full-time mothers.” Next up was the three-quarter mile paddle-board, followed by a half-mile swim. Meghan still had the lead going into the water, but it was North Wildwood guard Erin Regan who would pull out a first-place finish. “I never expected to do this well. Maybe it was the currents.” Uh, we don’t think so, Erin. “These girls are in such perfect condition; I’m so jealous.” Hmmm, athletic and humble. Erin also told us that she’s studying nursing at Mount Saint Mary’s and that her summers are “so much nicer than working hard in school.” We think most people would consider lifeguarding/training for triathlons working pretty hard work, too, and we wondered how many women have taken up the challenge. “There definitely needs to be more women’s events,” said Cape May Point Beach Director Chris Garrison, who told us that 30 to 40 percent of his patrol is comprised of women. It’s a number that, consistent with other patrols in the nation, seems to be growing. We called Wyatt Werneth, the official public safety spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, who told us that “women play a very important role on beach patrols” and that “sometimes, they’re tougher than the guys… Maybe it’s because they’ve got to give childbirth.” It’s this toughness that’s contributed to an increase in numbers, especially recently. “We didn’t have our first female on the patrol until 1985,” said Werneth, who retired as the Lifeguard Chief in Cocoa Beach, Florida after twenty years. “And we had one that year. Now, it’s not unheard of to have thirty-five females on the patrol.”
Dancing Queens SEVEN of Cape May’s most dedicated girls have made it to the quarter finals of NBC’s reality contest juggernaut, America’s Got Talent. Jersey Cape Dance and Gymnastics Academy (their stage name for the show is Unity in Motion) is the only act coming out of the state of New Jersey... out of 75,000 other auditions. Not only have these girls caught America’s attention, but Howard Stern said of them, “Keep your eye on Unity in Motion,” noting that their acts have not only contortion, but “strength.” Indeed, Unity in Motion’s act is a combination of contortion, dance, and gymnastics. And it’s these three components which set this act apart from the others. “They take risks. The act is dangerous, but that is what makes them stand out,” says Stina Smith, the owner of the studio. They cannot afford to make a mistake because they are working as a machine, and it will be much more obvious. That is why the routines are clean and well rehearsed.” The group came up with the name Unity in Motion after throwing a bunch of ideas around. This name, they thought, really demonstrates that they are a unit working towards the same goal. Their performance already took place (on July 17), but it will not air until Wednesday, July 25. In the meantime, the girls have been staying in New York City for 10 days, staying at the Best Western, which is paid
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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 14 for by America’s Got Talent. Usually the next round is held in Hollywood, but this year it will be held in New Jersey. So if they are to make it through, Unity in Motion will be performing on their own turf. Jersey Cape Dance and Gymnastics Academy appeared on America’s Got Talent three years ago, and are determined to win this time. They were discovered, like many other rising stars, through YouTube. They got a call asking if they would be interested in auditioning, and now here they are in the top 48. Three years ago they made it to the top 40 — back then, the judges decided that the girls were too young and could have many more future opportunities. But this group of girls, ages 11-17, is poised to go all the way. These seven Cape May girls have given up their summer fun here to practice more than 20 hours a week. Since practice began back during the school year, it was difficult to balance the demands of school and rehearsals. However, each girl managed to earn straight As. In short, to get this far has taken a tremendous amount of dedication. “We are back and we are not going home
this time. We are making it through. That is our motivation,” says Stina.
Singer Songwriter Spotlight PETE MROZ is a man on the move. He is hitting the road as this issue goes to press, headed to West Virginia on his first stop of a multi-city tour in support of his most recent and third studio album, We’ll Rise Above. And luckily for local singer-songwriter fans, that tour brings him to The Boiler Room on Wednesday, July 25. If you’ve been faithfully reading this space for the past couple
of weeks, you know that Singer Songwriter Cape May and Congress Hall have teamed up to spotlight some of the talent of the annual spring event right now, allowing you to get your fix a little bit early. The Showcase will run each Wednesday night through August 29, and begins with an Open Mic at 8:30, followed by a different featured singer songwriter each week. Mroz is based in Nashville, and we asked if this will be his first trip to Cape May. “No — I fell in love with Cape May a long time ago,” he tells us, “thanks to friends like Gordon Vincent and MQ Murphy. There is just such a great feeling to me in Cape May, and I’m looking forward to coming back. And Myra [Vassian, Entertainment Director at Cape Resorts Group] has been simply great to deal with. “This is really a special trip to me,” he says. “I’ve been endorsed by Martin Guitars, and I’m picking up a new one right at the factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania — I’m so excited. And I realize this is musician geek talk, but getting another great guitar like this is like adding another kid to a family.” And how many, uh, kids/guitars are in his family now? “This will make 13,” he tells
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First Course - Prosciutto Wrapped Jersey Asparagus finished with soft poached egg and crab Bernaise. Paired with 2011 Sauvignon Blanc. Second Course - Blackened Day Boat Scallops and Hawaiian Shrimp over Ancho Chili Spiced Corn Marque Choux. Paired with 100% Blueberry Wine. Third Course - Hearts of Romaine and Lightly Grilled Parmesan Tuile with a classic dressing of Olive Oil Poached Anchovies. Paired with 2011 Chardonnay. Fourth Course - Tempranillo Braised Short Ribs served with Pureed Cauliflower, Yukon Baby Nylon Potatoes and Charred Asparagus. Paired with 2010 Tempranillo. Fifth Course - Bitter Sweet Chocolate Marquise, Chantilly Cream and Fresh Jersey Fruit. Paired with 100% Banana Wine.
(609) 898-1555 • 416 BROADWAY, WEST CAPE MAY
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Seaside Cheese Co. Earlier Hours! 7am-6pm daily (7am-4pm on Sunday)
Jason Artrip, Tessa Kaye, Casey Auch, Jillian Artrip
DULCE DE LECHE
This dairy food from Argentina is traditionally used as a topping on ice cream (just warm up and pour over), cakes, cookies, fresh fruits and as a spread on breadtoast.
600 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700 Current Hours: Monday - Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 7am-3pm Featuring homemade soups, salad selections, house roasted meats & seafood specials
Join us at the VFW for Friday night snacks and Sunday night dinners! Start your day with locally brewed coffee, a scrumptious breakfast sandwich, or fresh-baked muffin (we like the donut ones). Lunch? Choose from two soups - sometimes three! - and a panini special. Dinner time is any time - grab it now and reheat it later. Or make ameal out of one of their outrageous salads. Specials every day.
Check us out on FACEBOOK or call 609-884-8030 for our daily specials!
We Can Cater Any Event! Eat In or Take Out
Bridget Lawlor, Kennady Schuster, Kiki Lawlor, Grace Lawlor, Taylor Mahon, Kaedyn Schuster
409 Elmira Street, Cape May (Next to the Train Station) • 609-884-8030
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I’m Looking Through You
us. Guess he doesn’t think 13 is an unlucky number, huh? “Nah,” he says. “I don’t believe in unlucky stuff. We make our own fate and our own destinies.” And these are just the kind of philosophies that Mroz conveys in his songs. Is he writing about himself? “I’ve been writing songs for a long time now,” he tells us. “And it’s pretty hard not to write about yourself, about your unique experiences. When you’re in your twenties, you’re presumptuous — you feel like everything you’re experiencing has only ever happened to you. As you get older, you realize this isn’t true, and your writing becomes more accessible, more open to interpretation. When that comes across to your audience, that’s the point at which you connect with them. And that’s where art happens — it’s in that emotional process.” Is this why he prefers the more intimates audiences of a singer songwriter venue? “Absolutely,” he says. “I don’t even make set lists — I just try to read the room. When it’s smaller and quieter, I can look them in the eyes. And I can listen to them as much as they’re listening to me.”
HOW MANY times have you driven by the little white building with the blue sign advertising psychic readings on Route 109, on your way into or out of town (it’s called Jacquelyn Psychic, by the way)? Did you ever think, hmm...I wonder. We did too, so we popped in to check it out for ourselves — this is the paranormal issue, after all. The business is run my Mark Nicholas and his mother, Christina. “My mother and I both do readings,” Nicholas told us. “We have been at this location for nearly 12 years.” He says their hours will vary, but usually the bright orange OPEN sign in the window is on from 9am to 11pm, though sometimes it’s illuminated at 5am. They accept walk-ins, but you can also call for an appointment on 609-898-7752. Fret not if you have no experience with psychics — there are several different options, as well as price ranges here. Nicholas does clairvoyant readings, past, present and future life readings, reiki,
numerology and tarot cards. He is 42 years old, and says he has been doing this in some capacity or other since around the age of five. “I spent a lot of my younger years using it to my advantage. Even into my adulthood, I went into sales, but I always knew who would be more receptive to buying something and who wouldn’t, so I was using my gift for my own earthly gains.” Now he is involved in such outreach activities as missionary work in Third World countries, and he also works with various homeless outreach organizations in several states. And he has done plenty of readings for people who are out of hope. “Whether you are a believer or not, I know that some of the people who have walked through this door — particularly in this location, for some reason — feel as if they have run out of options. They don’t even know why they’re here, but I do. And it is my job to help them, to give them some kind of guidance.” And how was our reading? We don’t want to give too much away, but let’s just say it was eye-opening indeed.
PARTING SHOT
If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet to A Night In Barcelona yet, you’d better get a move on. This benefit for The Nature Center Of Cape May will be held at Cape May Winery on Saturday, July 28, from 7-10pm. Mediterranean Spanish Cuisine, sangria, live music, dancing, and an auction — and all for a great cause — what’s not to love? Do your part to support the good work of The Nature Center, and enjoy a wonderful night out.
C-View Inn Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest Tavern
Mondays - RIB DAY 1/2 Rack - $8.50 All Day Long Tuesdays - TAVERN PIZZA & TACO DAY $3.50 Small Pizzas $5.50 Large Pizzas $1 Tacos Wednesdays OUR FAMOUS WING NIGHT! starting at 3pm
SLIDER NIGHT THURSDAY
BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY
Pastrami slider with fried onions, Swiss cheese & brown mustard
PACKAGE GOODS
TAKE-OUT
DAILY SPECIALS
Pork BBQ slider Cod slider Cheese Steak slider Angus Beef slider with cheese
8 FLAT SCREEN TVs HAPPY HOUR Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 3-5pm $2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks
Best Wings & Great Specials
Cape May Brew on tap
Corner of Texas Ave. & Washington St., Cape May • 884-4712
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Spouty-Offy
The column where anonymous gasbags have their say! I’M SORRY but I just don’t believe in ghosts... Bigfoot yes, but not ghosts! — Cape May *** I HOPE that when I pass onto the other side I can become a ghost and do nice stuff for people! — Cape May *** PATRICK Swayze was awesome as a ghost in the movie Ghost! And he’s probably a good ghost now too, rest his soul. — Cape May *** I DON’T know about ghosts but I sure love goblin up food... get it, goblin? — Erma *** I BET you humans did not know there were actually ghost whales, did you? — Mr Spouty Offy Whale *** WITH all the technology these days you’d think we’d be able to catch a ghost... They did it over 25 years ago in the movie Ghostbusters!! — Cape May [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Yeah, that was a good movie... remember the giant Stay Puft marshmallow man? He was cool and fluffy!] *** I’M NOT so sure that Craig McManus is even real... I think he is actually a ghost himself and that’s why he can see all that ghostly stuff. Kind of like Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense! — Cape May Point *** WHAT IF ghosts were the ones flying UFO’s... and all this time we blamed it on aliens! — Erma ***
CAPE May has plenty of ghost stories but what it really needs is a haunted house! — Villas [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Perhaps the site of the old Vance’s Bar would be ideal since nothing seems to be happening there.] *** WHY IS the only digital sign in all of Cape May on a building owned by the city? That just seems wrong considering that businesses cannot put them up. — North Cape May [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Totally agree!] *** I THINK there’s a ghost at the Exit Zero store... stuff keeps disappearing from our shelves and racks! — Erma [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: There is no ghost! It is summer time and we’ve been pretty busy with customers buying our nice stuff!] *** BOO! — Cape May *** I MISS Boo, he was a nice guy and died too young. — Exit Zero *** I HAVE a good name for a Cape May ghost book... Ghost Coast! Just send me royalties whoever uses the name! — Erma
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Katie Harper, Alyssa Riporti
MG, Brigid
Rebecca Hannings
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Kaedyn, Gracie
Kerry, Sara
Leesa Carlin, Michelle O’Leary
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks, Pasta, Veal & Chicken
ODMOTHERS
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Dinner Nightly from 5pm
EARLY BIRD DINNERS
Joann Sanders, Jay Sanders, Kristen Moorby
Available nightly from 5-5:30 Broadway & Sunset ~ 884-4543
Serving Dinner Nightly from 5pm
Zach Yaroschuk, Jimmie Guntle, Sophia Bosacco, Captain Sandy Bosacco
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
Available Nightly 5:00-5:30
(609) 898-0100
1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May Bill Ciavarelli, Erin Regan, Jordan Lynons
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Cara Donley, Kelly Bainbridge
Connie Mahon, Anita Van Heeswyk
Joe and Connie Rippman
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Serving Dinner Nightly from 5pm
(Closed Tuesday) The Cobblers are Back!!!! Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday @ 9am Reservations Recommended Freshest Ingredients Fantastic Specials Friendly Atmosphere 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May • (609) 884-7660 • www.backstreetcapemaynj.com
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Bob Moffat
Jennifer and Jane Vieth
Emily Artrip, Jennifer Vieth
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You CAN take it with you! From hearty cafe fare to an elegant tea luncheon, our new menu offers the best of both worlds here....or there....
Enjoy a relaxing lunch overlooking the beautiful estate gardens or a quick grab & go to fit your busy day!
Cafe
& TEAROOM
At the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May, NJ
Operated by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)
You’ll be glad we’re not Cape May’s best-kept secret anymore! 1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING Open Tuesday-Sunday: 11am to 4 pm TAKE-OUT/RESERVATIONS: CALL 609-884-5111
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91 Beach Drive, North Cape May (609) 886-5529 www.harpoonhenrys.net OPEN EVERY DAY FOR LUNCH & DINNER Lunch at 12:00 (Sat. & Sun at 11:30) • Dinner at 4:00pm
$5 SUNDAYS (1-5pm)
Sunset celebration, a Keys tradition, is the blowing of the conch. This takes place most nights at sunset at Harpoon Henry's!
Make this your Sunday afternoon fun destination LIVE MUSIC BY BLONDAGE
We now offer "Harpoon Healthy" and some Gluten Free items (ask for menu).
Your Choice for Only $5 House Wine • Miller Lite Pitchers Frozen Rum Runners • Chicken Fingers Onion Rings - 1 foot • Dozen Wings Mozzarella Sticks • Mussels in Red Sauce
Umbrella tables are dog friendly Outside Cabana Bar open nightly at 5pm
HAPPY HOUR
LIVE MUSIC! Thur., July 19 Fri., July 20 Sat., July 21 Sun., July 22 Mon., July 23 Tues., July 24 Wed., July 25
Michael James 6-10 Marnie & Nate 6-10 Dale Barth 6-10 Blondage 1-5 Dale Barth 6-10 Ann Oswald 6-10 Cowabunga Chris 7-10 Jeff X 6-10
Mon - Fri
3-5:30pm
$2 - Miller Lite Draft $5 - House Wine $7 - Steamers $6 - U Peel-um Shrimp $5 - Chicken Fingers $5 - Onion Rings - 1 foot $3 - Onion Rings - 1/2 foot $5 - Dozen Wings
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Mariah, Finn
Rachel, Devon
Madeline, Larissa
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Get your base at Uncle Bill’s before you fall on your face at.... Buy a Lot... Drink Responsibly!
The most unique cafe in Cape May! Homemade Breakfast and Lunch
FIND US ON
FREE WiF i Hot (with Spot purc hase
)
Gluten-Free Baked Goods
OUTDOOR GARDEN SEATING
ALL food is vegetarian, vegan, organic, local, made to order & DELICIOUS!
Coffee House & Organic Market
Phone 609-435-5052 Beer • Wine • Spirits Ice • Snacks • Free Parking
Open Daily.
479 West Perry Street West Cape May 884-1131
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Taryn, Josh
Bruce
Jake, Max
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Oyster Bay JAPANESE, CHINESE, THAI, MALAYSIAN | SUSHI BAR
Lunch | Dinner | Take-out | Reservations Available Spend & Save! $25 or More & Get $5 Off $50 or More Get $10 Off
Where the Locals Eat Sushi! Manhattan Style Sushi!
$75 Or More Get $15 Off
Find Us on Facebook!
Must Bring ad... Expires July 26, 2012
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
Steak & Seafood Restaurant
Serving Dinner Nightly From 5pm
Unique Martini Menu Copper-top bar Fresh seafood Tasty steaks Free parking
609-884-2111 615 Lafayette St., Cape May oysterbayrestaurantnj.com
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Serving Dinner Nightly from 5pm Morgan, Kristina, Nancy, Chris
RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE PARTY FOR 2012!
Kim, Jeff
Rehearsal Dinners Reunions Baby Showers Bridal Showers
Reservations: (609) 898-9800 301 Washington Street Mall, Cape May
Corner of Washington & Perry Street
www.cucinarosa.com
Jeff, Larissa
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Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
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$15-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
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$3-$8 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
N/A
NO
YES
ALEATHEA’S 7 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-5555, Ext. 226 www.innofcapemay.com
Aleathea’s serves good food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail on the beautiful beachfront porch and look for happy hour specials
AVALON COFFEE 7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May www.avaloncoffeecompany.com
They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee and smoothies! Plus two locations to choose from in the area!
AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5878 www.blueclawrestaurant.com
Fine dining near the harbor. Elegant dining room, delicious food, and the classic Clipper Ship Pub make Blue Claw a great place to dine.
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FULL BAR
YES
YES
BACK BAY BISTRO 1891 Bayshore Road Villas (609) 889-8500
Casual fine dining at its best, and just a stone’s throw from Cape May. Open for lunch & dinner daily, breakfast on the weekends.... check out their breakfast special!
B, L, D
$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D
BYOB
YES
YES
BACKSTREET 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 884-7660 www.backstreetcapemaynj.com
Downhome cooking and a really friendly, laidback vibe are what you’ll find in this gem of a place. Awesome nightly specials!
B, D
$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE
BYOB
YES
YES
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. Plus the coolest address on the island!
D
$15-$28 Cards: V, MC
BYOB
YES
NO
BLISS 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-6161
Outrageously delicious ice cream, plus it’s homemade, organic, and triplepremium. Get your fix today.
Ice Cream
$1-$7
N/A
NO
YES
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
BOILER ROOM 251 Beach Avenue in Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-8421
A main hot spot in town. The Boiler Room is where it’s at for a cocktail and the music to dance it off.
Cocktails
Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
NO
BONNIE’S TOPPINGS 315 Ocean Street Washington Commons www.bonniestoppings.com
Fill your own cup with your favorite flavor of nonfat frozen yogurt or sorbet, and then surf the endless toppings selections. Easy, fun, yummy.
Frozen Yogurt
$2-$6 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
N/A
N/A
YES
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Open Every Evening Dinner from 5pm
BYOB SUNDAYS ARE BACK!
CLASSICALLY COOL
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Stegers Beach Crew
Washington Inn
The
8 0 1 Wa s h i n g t o n S t r e e t , C a p e M a y (6 0 9) 8 8 4 - 5 69 7 • w a s h i n g t o n i n n . c o m
for friday 2. Cocktails 3. Oysters
1. Wine
4. Sliders
Rian DeShields, Sawyer DeShields, Patty Oat, Finn DeShields, Joanne and Emma Tester
5. Appetizers
OPEN EVERY EVENING WITH $1 OYSTERS UNTIL 7PM
$ the
00 Specials
5 great specials for only $5
wine bar
THE WASHINGTON INN | 801 WASHINGTON STREET, CAPE MAY (609) 884-5697 | WASHINGTONINN.COM
Laura, Lisa, Alyssa, Anna, Mark
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Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
B, L, D
$8-$25 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.
CAPE MAY FISH MARKET 408 Washington Street Cape May (609) 770-3790
If you’re a seafood afficionado, this is your new favorite place. Lunch or dinner, cold sandwiches to broiled seafood entrees, just look for the crab shaking hands outside!
L, D
$10-$35
BYOB
YES
YES
CAPE MAY OLIVE OIL COMPANY 324 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May 800-584-1887
This new spot features 20 different varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, pastas, spreads, jams, mustards, infused salts and sugars, and much more.
Olive Oils and more
Please call for info
N/A
N/A
NO
CAPE MAY WINERY 711 Townbank Road, North Cape May (609) 884-1169 www.capemaywinery.com
This beautiful winery is open daily from 126pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Taste some of their goods while sitting on their deck!
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
CARRIAGE HOUSE 1048 Washington Street, Pysick Estate, (609) 884-5404 www.capemaymac.org
Located at the famous Physick Estate, The Carriage House offers everything from hearty wraps, salads, quiche and paninis to classic teas.
L
$12-$19 V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
YES
YES
COPPER FISH 416 Broadway West Cape May (609) 898-1555
Chef Geoff Johnson’s Copper Fish offers fresh fish and prime meats at a great site – Broadway and Sunset. Very creative menu.
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 classic Italian restaurant is a must-visit. 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. Check their Facebook page for daily specials.
$6-$14
BYOB
NO
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.
ELLA’S 326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May (609) 884-3350
To-go food without the guilt. Smoothies, parfaits, the freshest fruit and green salads, and outstanding sandwiches. Operated by the Bliss ice cream people!
B, L, D
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NO
YES
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Lily Kubiak, Alison & Jon Hummel
Anthony Castelluccio, Hannah Grabbe, Casey Castelluccio, Jenn Grabbe
Bailey, Skylar, Sierra, Robert, Sidney
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Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
Other details
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$1-$30 Cards: V, MC
N/A
NO
YES
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BYOB
YES
YES
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BYOB
YES
YES
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ELLIE’S BAKERY 301 North Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-4007
A from-scratch, small-batch bakery that uses only real, fresh ingredients in all their decadent baked goods.
410 BANK STREET 410 Bank Street, Cape May (609) 884-2127, www.410bankstreet.com
After 25 years, it’s still one of Cape May’s finest restaurants, serving food that’s as brilliant and creative as ever.
FRESCOS 412 Bank Street, Cape May (609) 884-0366, www.frescoscapemay.com
From the same owners of 410 Bank Street, this restaurant wins awards for its Italian food every year for a reason.
GECKO’S Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May (609) 898-7750
Superb and authentic southwestern food on the patio makes for a sublime culinary experience in a garden like setting.
L, D
$8-$24
BYOB
YES
YES
GODMOTHER’S Broadway & Sunset, West Cape May (609) 884-4543 www.godmothersrestaurant.com
Excellent downhome Italian food, reasonably priced and great for family dinners. Check out their early bird specials.
D
$12-$28
BYOB
YES
YES
GOOD EARTH 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-6161
All organic, homemade vegan and vegetarian and fresh fish fare, sandwiches, salads and great fresh-squeezed juices. They’ll be at the Farmer’s Market all summer, too!
L, D
$6-$22 Cards: Please call
BYOB
YES
YES
HARBOR VIEW 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5444 www.harborviewcapemay.com
A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Plus they have a fabulous deck — try the sushi.
B, L, D
$6-$30 Cards: V, MC
BAR
NO
YES
HARPOON HENRY’S Beach Drive & Browning, N. Cape May (609) 886-5529, www.harpoonhenrys.net
Famous for its sunsets, this spot is open daily for lunch & dinner featuring live music nightly. There’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that sunset. Dog friendly patio!
L, D
$10-$21 Cards: V, MC, D
BAR
NO
YES
HARRY’S OCEANFRONT GRILLE Madison & Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 88-HARRY, www.harryscapemay.com
A locals’ favorite and a great spot for good food, great drinks and a killer view.
$8-$24 Cards: V, MC, D, AE
BAR
HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD 600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347, www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
Open year round - daily 11am-7pm for wine tasting, wine by the glass & gourmet cheese plates. Dinner on Fridays & lunch on Saturdays & Sundays.
L, Winery
$6-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
Winery
NO
NO
HEMINGWAY’S 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5611 www.hemingwayscapemay.com
A relaxed yet elegant island ambiance, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and classic seafood creations.
B, L, D
$15-$38 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BAR
YES
YES
HOT DOG TOMMY’S Jackson Street @ Beach Avenue (609) 884-8388 www.hotdogtommys.com
Just look for folks lined up down the street. This is not your average hot dog experience. Try the Potato Tornado!
L, D
$1-5 Cash Only
N/A
N/A
YES
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Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
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HOT DOG TOMMY’S Jackson Street @ Beach Avenue (609) 884-8388 www.hotdogtommys.com
Just look for folks lined up down the street. This is not your average hot dog experience. Try the Potato Tornado!
ISLAND GRILL 311 Mansion Street Cape May (609) 884-0200
The interior design and menu concoctions are similar – Caribbean-influenced, very colorful and delicious! Conch chowder is out of this world!
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YES
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LA VERANDAH 107-113 Grant Street, Cape May (609) 884-5868 www.hotelalcott.com
This superb spot offers indoor and outdoor dining, and elegant dishes like Salmon Victoria and Chicken Di Parma just to name a few.
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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.
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MAD BATTER 19 Jackson Street, Cape May (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 and tasty.
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MARIE NICOLE’S 9510 Pacific, Wildwood Crest (609) 522-5425 www.marienicoles.com
Marie Nicole’s serves modern American cuisine with a European ambiance. Delicious entrees, delectable desserts and cool cocktails.
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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, Cape May (609) 884-8363 www.merion inn.com
The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give a special ambience. Plus we love just sitting at the lovely bar!
MONTREAL LIQUOR STORE Beach Ave and Madison Cape May (609) 884-6114 OCEAN VIEW Beach & Grant Avenues (609) 884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com
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A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite.
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Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT
Open Everyday 7am-10pm
Beach Avenue & Grant Street, Cape May 884-3772 • www.oceanviewrestaurant.com “The food was out of this world. Everything top notch!”
- The Hirschels, Allentown, PA
Breakfast Daily from 8am Lunch Daily from 11:30 Dinner Nightly from 5pm
322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 • www.tishasfinedining.com
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Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
Other details
ON THE ROCKS GRILLE Cape May – Lewes Ferry 1200 Lincoln Blvd. N. Cape May 1-800-64FERRY
Casual Waterfront Dining watching the Ferry & Other Vessels transit the Cape May Canal to and from the Delaware Bay.
B, L, D
$4-$10 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BAR
NO
YES
OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May 884-2111 www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com
A lovely dining room, a beautiful coppertop bar and classic, generous dishes. Give one of their delicious martinis a try!
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PETER SHIELDS 1301 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com
The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu and excellent wine list matches it all the way.
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YES
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THE PILOT HOUSE 142 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-3449 www.pilothousecapemay.com
A classic pub and restaurant offering good burgers, excellent comfort food and an authentic, friendly ambience.
L, D
$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BAR
YES
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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
THE RED STORE 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757
Awesome food in a secluded, serene setting. Join them for a scrumptious breakfast, grab a coffee and muffin, or relax on the porch with a delicious lunch.
$5-$35 Cash only
BYOB
NO
YES
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.
L, D
$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BAR
YES
YES
RITA’S WATER ICE 711 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0229 www.ritasice.com
Nothing keeps you cooler in the summer than an oh-so-refreshing Rita’s water ice - tons of flavors (we like Swedish fish). Be cool!
Water Ice
$2-$5 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
N/A
NO
YES
RUSTY NAIL 205 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0017 www.beachshack.com
Coldest beer and coolest vibe in town. The iconic Rusty Nail is the place to be for a uniquely Cape May experience.
B, L, D
$10-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BAR
NO
YES
SEASALT 1035 Beach Avenue (609) 884-7000 www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com
You’ll find imaginative cuisine and great drinks at SeaSalt! Check out their Sunset on the Sun Deck on Sundays from 4-7pm featuring drink specials and live island music.
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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
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N/A
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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.
STEWART’S Washington Street Mall at Decatur St. (609) 849-9255
It’s not just about the root beer — although they do have the best around. Great burgers, hot dogs, floats and ice cream. A great spot to bring the family.
SUNSET LIQUORS 106 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 435-5052
A brand-new liquor store has hit town, conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard. Spirits, wines, beers, ice and snacks - check it out!
TISHA’S 318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119, t www.tishasfinedining.com
This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall, at the former site of Stumpo’s. Delicious foor for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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!
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!
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. Open daily. Sit outside and eat if the weather is nice!
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. The food is magnificent. One of the best in the area. Also check out their sister restaurant in Wildwood, The Pacific Grill.
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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. Check out their recently expanded pizzeria
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.
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YES
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WILLOW CREEK WINERY 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May (609) 770-8782 www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com
Opening soon! 50 acres and a 12,000 square foot event space will make this a welcome addition to Cape May’s winery scene.
Winery
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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!
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Terry O’Brien’s legendary column, which changed the face of Cape May, is back, and it’s as pretty good as ever
’VE missed you terribly and hope you will allow me back into your lives (or at least into your bathroom magazine racks) for 10 wasted minutes a week. Words cannot convey my excitement at being back on the pages of Exit Zero, so I won’t try. Instead, I’ll just say it never felt right not being here, and now that not-right feeling has been wronged. Or something. And while I’m glad to be back, I am told that if my return is not up to snuff, my editor Jack Wright has a couple of columns waiting in the wings to jump in my grave — “Parker Smith’s Guide to Capital-A Acting! How-To Do Many Lines”, and Victor Grasso’s “No Matter What You Do I Can Make it Better By Adding a Squid & Other Parenting Insights.” Don’t Tell My Celebrity Girlfriend(s) of the Week: Hot on the heels of Anne Hathaway (Terry O’ke, Martini Beach, 2008) virtually THROWING herself at me (and by “throwing herself at me” I mean politely hanging out and singing karaoke with friends and family) and Tina Fey (Kiddy O’ke, Boiler Room, 2011) practically STALKING me at Congress Hall (and by “stalking me” I mean politely attend-
ing a kids karaoke show and singing Beatles tunes with her baby daughter… more on that later) and Maya Rudolph, well… we never actually met, but I just KNOW she was checking me out… now comes word that SNL alum Kristen Wiig is in town at (where else?) Congress Hall. I just KNOW she’s going to come to Terry O’ke (Thursday nights, Boiler Room, 9-12) and get all handsy, then recognize my innate comic genius and cast me in her next movie (ohpleaseohpleaseohplease…) as her dashingly charismatic love interest. Fine. I’ll do it. But NO full frontal nudity. Same contract my wife made me sign. Hey, wait… How To Win Friends & Influence People of the Week: So last summer Terry O’ke converted
from CD to digital (Long question: How much fun is it ripping 1200+ karaoke CDs onto a USB hard drive? Short answer: Not very) which is fine and dandy, assuming the host knows how to plug it in. This… did not happen my first Kiddy O’ke gig at the Boiler Room (Thursdays 6-8:30, Sundays 7-9:30). So, running 15 minutes late, I haul down my old system, I’m sweating like Jim Linnington at North Beach Health Club (sorry, Jim… but how could I not pick on you my first week back?), furiously plugging this into that, when somebody taps me on the shoulder and says, “Excuse me.” I turn abruptly and snap, “What!” And there is the lovely and talented Tina Fey trying to hand me a song slip. THAT, my friends, is how you make it in showbusiness. Or the opposite of that. Possible Celebrity Sighting of the Week: I’m pretty sure that was Philip Seymour Hoffman window-shopping outside the Carpenter’s Square Mall as I enjoyed my eight-minute break between Kiddy O’ke and Terry O’ke. Had the same bearing and carriage, and shock of bold white-blonde hair. But I never got a
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Turn it around at The Merion! (here for you 7 nights a week) Dinner & Cocktails nightly from 5 p.m. Live Piano Music 5:30-10:30 (‘til 11:30 on Fridays and Saturdays) Solo piano performers: Wednesdays & Thursdays-Dean Schneider; Fridays & Saturdays-Lisa Tee & Matt Hayden Sundays and Mondays – Jon Pruitt; Tuesday is JAZZ NIGHT! 7/24 Dean Schneider – solo piano 5:30 to 8:30; then joined by Tim Lekan, bass and Bob Shomo, drums 8:30close and surprise guests!
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full-on look at him, and it would have been painfully awkward to ask, “Hey, can I look at your face? I think you might be somebody famous but I’m not sure.” Three times is my limit on that. Non-Possible/Possible Potential Celebrity Sighting of the Week or Not Maybe: People magazine reached out to ask about the rumor that Anne Hathaway got married on the Cape last weekend. Apparently roads were blocked off, police escorts deployed, snipers on every rooftop, etc. This rumor is patently false. Ms Hathaway STARTED to get married, had the ceremony interrupted by an EZ columnist who shall remain nameless, and ended up on the back of a bus with said columnist as Simon and Garfunkel played wistfully in the background. Or maybe that was just a dream I… somebody… had. Summer Ritual of the Week: Yes, Terry O’ke is still a thing that exists, at Congress Hall and Fridays at Rio Station. And it’s great to reconnect with my Cape May friends who can’t bring themselves to travel the 4.78 miles to see me in Rio Grande between October and June. I’d complain but… four out of 12 months is about right. Enough for the heart to grow fond, tepid, mildly annoyed and back again. But without Rico and Mary Suave, Skip and Bobbi Schwester, Frank Scott, Chris South and literally SEVERAL others, my summer Thursdays wouldn’t be the same. Kiddy O’ke at the Boiler Room has become quite the thing. Such a thing, that we’ve expanded it to two nights a week. I have known Leslie Donaldson nee Kramer… or is it Kramer nee Donaldson… for many years now, and in that time she has attended probably 1,000 Phillies games. And it is clear by her fantastic performance as Blue (the Congress Hall mascot) that she has studied the Phillie Phanatic with compulsive obsession. And your Boiler Room server will be Alexa. Or Ashley. Alexa? Ashley… hrm. Boiler Room patrons confuse Ashley Orsino and Alexa Austin because they’re
lovely, young and awesome, though Ashley won’t see this because she’s in Scotland doing a play for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Hate. Her. So. Much. It was like 2009 all over again singing Squeeze with Jack Wright as Mark Chamberlain and Lawrence Green roundly criticized him and ogled my sister-in-law, Maria Fiorentino. Maria was in town with her fella and his brood to enjoy the Fourth of July at Congress Hall and use up all my free passes to Morey’s Piers. Picking a prettiest Fiorentino sister is like picking a best Beatles album. They’re all pretty great. (But I, of course, got Sergeant Pepper’s.) Free Labor of the Week: 16-yearold Spenser Detwyler, who has been attending Kiddy O’ke for seven years, is not only quite the gifted entertainer (his “Mr Cellophane” from Chicago will bring a tear to your eye) but is also talented at lugging heavy objects. See you in August, Spens. How did I get this far into my first column without mentioning the Ghost Ship which, according to Free Time magazine, “has the potential to be fantastic but fails to deliver”? Yes, I’m still at Morey’s Piers managing the best haunt on the eastern seaboard (Free Time can go suck a lemon — Ghost Ship won Best New Attraction in About.com’s 2010 reader’s poll, beating out, among others, King Kong and Harry Potter). In 2011 we mounted our first ever Halloween event, Morey’s FEARS, which was a huge success. The show will be even bigger and better in 2012, so come check it out. And if it seems a tad early in the year to be talking about Halloween, I’ve been steeped in it since mid-March. So shut up. If you’re keeping score at home, I am indeed working seven days a week for the second consecutive summer (as I write, I am on Day 27 of 82) and bitching about every damn second of it. Will this be the year I’m not dead broke come January? And now, a word about politics… ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.
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Bringing Back Classic Ruth Draper
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Review of East Lynne Theater Company’s “Ruth Draper’s Cast of Characters”... by Catherine Dugan
HE East Lynne Theater Company presents Ruth Draper’s Cast of Characters, a series of sketches based on the work of legendary charactor actress Ruth Draper. Each piece, or “monodrama,” is a complete story presented by one actor, without props or scenery. Karen Case Cook and Suzanne Dawson alternate, in tales that move from amusing to heartbreaking. Under the direction of Gayle Stahlhuth, the scenes are more than simple storytelling. Instead, they are complete miniature plays, in which all of the characters are present, but only one is visible. From the start, when we meet Cook’s earnest do-gooder “Opening a Bazaar,” the audience imagines the rest of the charitable crowd on stage. We feel embarrassed for the invisible student who loses her bloomers in “A Class in Greek Poise,” even though it is only her instructor who is portrayed by Dawson. The actors transform themselves completely, with changes in gait and accent, and the stage feels crowded with talent, though
each woman is always alone. And although the sketches are set in the early part of the 20th century, the characters feel timeless — you will recognize the committed fitness instructor telling her students to take control of their “bwahdies” with diet and exercise, and “The German Governess” has her hands full with students who misbehave in recognizable ways. An experienced guest breezes through “A Cocktail Party” on her way to the opera, and an overwhelmed grandmother can’t find her “Glasses.” The working class breaks your heart in “A Peasant,” “At a Telephone Switchboard,“ and “A Charwoman.” Cook’s cheerful cleaning woman is kind to her troubled co-worker and, when it becomes clear that she has her own problems, the audience is
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reminded that the person who complains the most is usually not the one with the greatest burden to bear. Ruth Draper (1884–1956) was an American actress who originated the kind of character monologue done by Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo and Lily Tomlin. She performed for the royal families of Britain, Spain and Belgium and charmed audiences worldwide. The East Lynne Theater Company, committed to presenting the “American Spirit on Stage,” is only the second production company to be allowed to produce these monologues since Draper herself performed them. Ruth Draper’s Cast of Characters, directed by Gayle Stahlhuth, with Karen Case Cook and Suzanne Dawson, runs until July 21, Wednesday through Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, at 8:30pm. Lee O’Connor is Technical Director/Stage Manager and Gabrielle Wilson is Production Assistant, with costumes by Marion T. Brady. Tickets are $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. There is no intermission.
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7/3: Fireworks Party At Patricia Rainey’s House
Ed, Maureen
Tricia and Ed Voorhis
Jack Segrin, Bill Fisher
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Pat, Maggie, Melissa, Mia Appearing July 27 & 28 9-10 pm Show - $20 Dinner & Show - $35
Doreen Talley, Craig Van Baal
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The Movie Column
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By Tom Sims, Executive Director of the Cape May Film Festival
ALL it “The fox, the vagrant, and the vixen!” New Jersey’s favorite film festival is hosting a summer film series at the Chalfonte starting this weekend! The series of Friday night films will begin at 7:30pm at the hotel (301 Howard Street). Within this weeks’ column is a chance to win two free passes to each screening if you are the first to email capemayfilm@hotmail.org with the answer to the trivia question. We will screen the following films: July 20: Fantastic Mr. Fox, an animated classic nominated for two Oscars starring George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Bill Murray. Recently in this column, I reviewed what some are calling this summer’s sleeper hit, Moonrise Kingdom, from Wes Anderson. This earlier offering from Anderson was one of 2009’s best films. To win two passes to this screening, be the first to email the name of the film that beat Fantastic Mr Fox to take the Oscar for Best Animated Film. July 27: The Gold Rush is a Charlie
Wes Anderson’s animated classic Fantastic Mr Fox opens the Film Society summer film series Chaplin classic, and this is Chaplin’s 1942 re-make of his earlier silent film. Chaplin is an American film icon with a long history of directing, writing, and acting in films dating back a more than a century. This particular film is said to be one of his personal favorites. To win two passes to the screening, be the first to email the name of a Chaplin film for which he was either nominated for or won an Oscar. August 3: Roxie Hart starring Ginger
Rogers and based on the true story of the woman who inspired the hit movie musical Chicago! To get recognized and jump start her singing career, Roxie Hart admits to murder. To win two free passes to this screening, be the first to email the name of the actress who played Roxie Hart in the film Chicago. “These are forgotten films,” says Jeff Giordano, award-winning independent filmmaker who is hosting the series. “Yet these three works are examples of great storytelling and filmmaking that are fun to watch and discuss.” Giordano will present short independent films preceding these features films. His films have appeared in film festivals around the world (and at the Cape May Film Festival). And mark your calendars: on Sunday, August 5, the Film Society will screen the classic silent film The Mark of Zorro with live organ accompanist Wayne Zimmerman, an event presented with the East Lynne Theater Company at First Presbyterian Church at 500 Hughes Street in Cape May.
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Cheryl Segrin, Patricia Rainey, Bob Steenrod, Mary Snyder
The Old Grange Restaurant By Tony Clark
Soups
New Jersey Clam Chowder • Cilantro Chicken Soup
Salads
Wedge Salad • Old Grange Dressing or Bleu Cheese Summer Tomato Salad in Herb Vinaigrette
Entrées
Pan Seared Scallops over a bed of Mushroom Risotto finished with Black Truffle Drizzle
Flo, Patricia, Bob and Linda Steenrod
Flat Iron Steak topped by Spicy Compound Butter Chicken Roulade stuffed with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Locatelli Cheese Shrimp Fra Diavolo over House Made Linguini
Family Style Sides
Potato Puree • Julienne Vegetable Medley Chilled Cucumber Salad
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Brown Butter Blueberry Tart Bread and Butter Pudding with Salted Caramel Drizzle
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Cape May Craft Beer and Crab Festival
Join Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities for a family-fun event!
Saturday, August 11: 11am-8pm 1048 Washington Street, Cape May Steamed Blue Claw Crabs BBQ Pork Organic Ice Cream Crab Cakes
FEATURING:
Water Ice Tacos and more! Give and Take Circus Brewery Representatives
Local Foods and Art Carnival Games Farm Stand Foods Craft Stands
Local and not-so-locally made Craft Beer
LIVE MUSIC 12noon-7pm
Reed’s Blues • The JL3 - Cape May’s Own • New Pony - Nola Funk with Philly Rock David Landry - Acoustic Classics • Kelly Carvin - Trenton’s Female Artist of the Year Kruno Spisic - Django Guitar Trio
SPONSORED BY: PNC Bank, Gold Coast Events, Exit Zero, Harrison Beverage. Cape May, Tuckahoe, Victory Breweries & Fairthorne B&B
FREE ADMISSION FOR ENTERTAINMENT! Visit us at capemaymac.org 609-884-5404
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Alicia Grasso, Miriam Hirsch
Anthony Rapp, Leslie Martel
Dave Clemans, Frances Wilson
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Eliza Lotozo, Lindsay Vendetta
Maribeth and Frank Scott
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Recreation & Re-creation Sunday, October 21, 10am - 6pm at Congress Hall, Cape May Explore the interplay of recreation and re-creation with some of our region’s most creative and accomplished innovators, artists and entrepreneurs Registration fee: $50 per person including gourment box lunch and open bar reception
Heather, Leigh, Terri
Our TEDxCapeMay presenters... Curtis Bashaw Re-creation of “Service” Michael Bierut Re-creation of “Design” Sandra Bloodworth Re-creation of “Public Spaces” Tom Carroll Re-creation of “Historic Places” Marguerite Chandler Re-creation of “Enjoyment” Daniel Cohen Re-creation of “Offshore Wind Energy” Lynette Hull Re-creation of the “Icon” Chase Jackson Re-creation of “Life” Lauren Mulholland Re-creation of “Perseverance” Hanna Miller Re-creation of “Cooking”
Bobbi, Fred May, Sandra Bloodworth
Jack Morey Re-creation of the “Kid in All of Us” Jack Wright Re-creation of the “Resort Rag” Lead Sponsor: Cape May Forum Other sponsors include: Exit Zero Publishing, SOMA NewArt Gallery, and Gail Pierson Gallery Register at www.TEDxCapeMay.com This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is call TEDx Cape May, where x=independently organized TED event. At our event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
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Leirys Herrera, Shawn Shuman
John, Joan
Christina, Michael
Jenna and Anna Muniz
John and MaryLou Gartland
Donna and Justine Castellano
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Kaius, Cao Boi
Admiral Finbar Gittleman
Cao Boi starred in Survivor: Cook Islands
Maddy, Cao Boi
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The Exit Zero Bouquet Ambush
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EACH week, Exit Zero ambushes an unsuspecting and deserving citizen with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one of our fine local florists. All you have to do is answer a question or two by our roving photographer, Gabi Urda. This week’s recipient is Katie Repici of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, who was ambushed on a promenade bench. What are you doing here? It’s my day off. I’m just doing a crossword puzzle. What is your occupation? I’m a bartender at the Rusty Nail. What are you up to today? I’m not really sure yet. I just had a hot dog, and I might go to the movies. Or I may head up to Atlantic City to do some shopping. When is the last time you got flowers? On my birthday. Thanks! PHOTO BY GABI URDA... FLOWERS BY KATE’S
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Perfect for Cape May Lovers! CAPE MAY & EXIT 0 CHARMS
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DO YOU DRUZY?
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Just in… 100’s of Fabulous New pieces! Save the date... Michele Sonner, Designer of Michou Jewelry will be at Splash for a Trunk Show on August 2
Haily, Elena, Edd
Whale’s Tale
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Marti, Tina, Vicki, Carol
BWT... and that’s all they wrote
Shane, Jacqueline, Joe
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6/30: Benefit For The Connor Proud Family At The Calvary Chapel Church
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Cape May Wicker has the BEST PRICES on Rio Brand beach chairs and umbrellas anywhere! SC590C High Back Beach Chair $29.99 SC602C Easy In-Easy Out Beach Chair $34.99 UB71 6’ Beach Umbrella $16.99 Compare Online, Compare locally. But buy your beach chair at Cape May Wicker!
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Peggy, Derek and Shelbey DeLange
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The Cape May Crossword
None of the generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for Exit Zero! By Kate Chadwick and Caroline Wenzel 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 paranormal. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, exitzero.us. ACROSS 1. A question for all you Twilight lovers: Edward Cullen has the enhanced ability to read minds, which is known as what? 5. A calendar created by this ancient Mesoamerican civilization predicted that the world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. 6. T he practice of using zodiac signs and planetary positions to analyze people’s personalities and characteristics and to predict the future is known as this. 9. This is the study of the relationship between numbers and observed or perceived events, including the prediction of future events. 11. A ccording to folklore, a human is more likely to transform into one of these frightening paranormal creatures during a full moon. 13. W hen a spirit or entity takes control of a person without their permission, it is called this. 14. This stone is commonly associated with the powers of supernatural activities and practices. 15. T his paranormal creature feasts on human blood for survival, and is featured in countless books, films and television shows. 17. Fallen angels or servants of Lucifer thought to torment and possess people are
This guy possesses this ability...1 across
known as these. 18. T his is an other-wordly paranormal creature, just like ET. 20. A s any horror movie fan knows, this is a type of ritual used to call upon the dearly departed. 21. An individual with the ability to receive information, such as predicting the future, is known as this. 23. T he use of special cards to provide guidance to questions is called this type of reading. 24. T his particular part of the Atlantic Ocean is famous (or infamous) for multiple UFO sightings and disappearances. 25 . According to this belief, the soul is reborn into a new body after death. DOWN 2. The pseudoscience that focuses on the study of all things paranormal and is known as this. 3. Feelings of having seen, heard or lived a particular moment before is called this. 4. This is the process by which a person
allows spririts to speak through them. 7. I n the children’s movie Matilda, the title character, a young girl, has this power, which allows her to move objects with her mind. 8. As seen in the 2011 independent horror film Insidious, this is the ability to visit faraway places through mind travel. 10. The Winchester brothers travel the county to hunt demons in this CW network television show. 12. The concept that all things happen for a reason and that there are no accidents is called this. 16. T his now-deceased 20th-century American psychic was said to have performed readings and answered questions while in a trance. 19. I ndividuals who experience the emotions of others and often feel physical pain as a result. 22. T hese balls of light only show up on camera and are thought by some to be a possible manifestation of ghost energy on film.
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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 My brother recently broke up with his girlfriend of several years. I was not overly close to her, but I liked her and naturally we all got used to having her around. The break-up had been looming for a while, but when it came it was kind of abrupt. I feel like I should reach out to her and say that I’m sorry, that I’ll miss her and wish her the best. Is this a bad idea? —Sister Dear Sister The short answer here is “the Answer Lady doesn’t know,” although she can certainly appreciate the impulse. It is next to impossible for family members not to get attached to the significant others of other family members. Indeed, it took the Answer Lady’s mother several years to get over the break-up of the Answer Lady and her first boyfriend (and approximately 30 seconds to
‘don’t worry about him - he has moved on already,’ etc.
get over the loss of the subsequent one — you see how this can work both ways). If the ex is someone who doesn’t live locally and you’re fairly certain you won’t be running into her at the Nail, then certainly send her an email, a text or a Facebook message saying that you’re sorry it didn’t work out and wishing her a happy ever-after. Please note: we will limit our comments thusly. It is not our place to editorialize along the lines of ‘it’s a shame you’re too dense to realize he was the best thing that ever happened to you,’ or
Dear Answer Lady I have to break up with my girlfriend. She is wonderful, but it’s just not working out. I don’t want to hurt her, but I know I’m going to. I’ve never had to dump someone before — I’ve always been the one who gets dumped. How do I do this? — The Dumper Dear Dumper There is no easy way to break up with someone, or the word “break” would not be included. “Break” is not a pleasant word; i.e. “You break it, you buy it” or perennial parental favorite “Don’t come running to me when you break your leg.” Obviously, this situation precludes taking her to Terry O’ke and requesting “Hit The Road, Jack.” Or the leaving-a-note-on-a-cocktail-napkin-sitting-on-her-chair-and-fleeing-the- premises-while-she-is-in-the-restroom ploy, not that any civilized person would do such a thing. Ever. In theory. But the Answer Lady digresses. Be direct, be honest, and above all, be kind. Relationships do not have to end catastrophically. Usually.
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What’s Your Story?
Every week, we ask: Who the heck are you and what are you doing here? What’s your name and where are you from? My name is Cara Anderson and I am from Philadelphia. What are you doing here? I am here in Cape May with my family — we’re on vacation. We have been here for a couple of days, and so far it’s been really great. What were you doing when we interrupted you? I was going for a walk with my mom until she had to use the restroom, so I was just wating for her here. Do you have any big plans for today? We don’t really have anything set in stone for today, so for now we are just going to wing it and enjoy simply being here in beautiful Cape May. The theme for this week’s issue of Exit Zero is “paranormal.” Tell us — do you believe in ghosts? Well, (laughing) no — I can’t really say that I do believe in ghosts. Interview by Caroline Wenzel PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA
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West Cape May ...a small town by the sea
UPCOMING EVENTS Every Tuesday - 3-7:30pm - West Cape May Farmer’s Market Every Tuesday thru August 28 behind WCM Boro Hall on Broadway. Enjoy local fresh fruit and produce. Shop for local wares. Live music too. Great food. Family Fun!
July 21, 2012 - 10am-6pm - “ART IN THE PARK” September 1, 2012 - 9am-5pm - Annual Tomato Festival October 6, 2012 - 9am-5pm - Annual Lima Bean Festival October 13, 2012 - 9am-5pm - Rea’s Harvest Coutry Fair
West Cape May... Where Everyday is Special! Just footsteps away from downtown Cape May, enjoy plenty of FREE parking while shopping at the many specialty shops, art galleries and antique stores. Enjoy lunch at Bella Vida Cafe, Key West Tacos or grab a sandwich at Westside Market and have lunch at Wilbraham Park. After lunch, explore art and antique galleries like Antiques Emporia, Bridgetowne Antiques, West End Garage, Flanegan Art and Framing, and the Antique Doorknob. Now stop for a snack at Seaside Cheese, Rea’s Farm Market, Tea by the Sea, Ellie’s Bakery or The Butterfly Tea Room. Time for more shopping at The Bird House of Cape May, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio or The Exit Zero store. Then head across the street for some pampering at Accent on Beauty. You’ll be hungry now, so for dinner consider The Black Duck, Godmother’s or Copper Fish. And don’t forget to get your wine or beer for dinner at Sunset Liquors. If you decide you don’t want to leave then just stay overnight at Wilbraham Mansion, Albert Stevens Inn or The Buttonwood... all great B&B’s! Then spend day two at the West Cape May Farmer’s Market (Tuesdays) or Willow Creek Winery! All this and more... check out www.westcapemaytoday.com or pick up a brochure at any shop!
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6/30: Reception Of Derek DeLange And Samantha Paget At The Ferry
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6/30: Judith Anderson’s Show Opens At The Gail Pierson Gallery
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The Ultimate Cape May Activity Guide
Whether you want family fun, or a romantic night out, you will find the answer in here... get reading!
The alpacas of Bay Springs Farm in Cape May are adorable. So are the owners, Warren and Barbara Nuessle... the farm is open weekends to visitors.
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APE May isn’t just a beach; it’s so much more than surf and sand. Not sure where to start? You’re in luck: we have assembled a complete guide to Cape May activities. Even locals might find something new. Plus, there are rainy day ideas, marked with a . Enjoy! FAMILY-FRIENDLY Cape May has a great variety of activities that you can enjoy with the entire family. Here is a handy and comprehensive list of ideas to get you started. 1. Historic Cold Spring Village Ever wonder what it was like to live in Cape May 200 years ago? The answer can be found at this open-air living history museum, a seven-minute drive from town. Through interactive, educational and hands-on activities, visitors can make a connection with the past by experiencing it. The many authentically restored homes, amid idyllic shaded areas, make it hard to not feel like Abe Lincoln’s in office… and it’s even easier
when the Civil War re-enactment rolls into town. There is a themed event every weekend — Cold Spring is a can’t-miss for history buffs. Give them a call at (609) 898-2300 or visit their website at www.hcsv.org. 2. Tidelands Eco-Tour Board the Osprey to learn about the rich history of Cape May’s waterways, like the creation of Cape Island, the dredging of the harbor, South Cape May, fishing fleets, the various features along the harbor, the Nature Center of Cape May, the Corinthian Yacht Club and more. The Osprey is conveniently located at the Miss Chris Marina. Offered at 10am, 1:30 and 6pm daily, with a 1-hour 4pm harbor cruise every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Adults $23, kids $15, children six and under free. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 3. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town (kind of like this one!), then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park. You can also take advantage of the tax-free
shopping at the outlets. No matter what you choose once you’re there, you’ll enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales on your way. They even have a bar onboard! For more information or to book a reservation, call 800-64-FERRY or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com. 4. The First Resort Exhibit The First Resort by author Ben Miller is the basis for this exhibit sponsored by the MidAtlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. “Cape May’s 20th Century Renaissance: From the Pages of The First Resort” brings to life the key turning point in Cape May’s 20th century history. Visitors to the exhibit will be treated to rare photographs, video and a multitude of artifacts showcasing the years immediately before and after the city’s Urban Renewal movement. The exhibit will be open daily through November 4 and admission is free. Gallery hours vary. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Page 84 5. Whale and Dolphin Watching Dolphins are fairly common in the waters off Cape May, but it’s still a big thrill to see these beautiful creatures. Cape May Whale & Dolphin Watch and Research Center offers you the best chance to see them up close. And, as the name implies, you might even see a whale. Tours take off from Wilson Avenue. If the ship is docked you can see it on your left as you cross the small bridge before the Lobster House on your way out of town. For directions or more information, call (609) 898-0055 or visit them on the web at www.capemaywhalewatch.com. 6. Historic Haunts House Tour Get into the Victorian spirit on a guided tour of the historic (and some say haunted) Physick Estate, and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism, as well as today’s modern ‘“ghost-hunting” methods. Tours at 7:45pm on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of August. Limited tour. $10 for adults, $7 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac. org. 7. Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Discover the fun of exploring Cape May and uncovering its architectural elements from a kid’s perspective. Packet includes a clue sheet and map that will take you on a
Thursday, July 19, 2012 self-guided discovery tour. Packets for the entire family are available for $5. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www. capemaymac.org. 8. Lunch with the Pirates Lads, lasses, buccaneers and landlubbers are invited to the Carriage House Tearoom & Café located at the Physick Estate for a pirate-themed lunch experience as pirates invade the tearoom and commandeer the show. $18 for adults, $10 for children and includes lunch. Offered Fridays at 11:30am through August 31. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 9. Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House and Museum Shop The lighthouse, built in 1859, has 199 steps leading to the watch gallery for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean. The Museum Shop carries souvenirs, books, videos and other maritime items. Admission to the Visitors Orientation Center and the ground floor of the lighthouse is free. Tower admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 10. Queen Victoria Gardens Tour Stroll through the wonderfully preserved, beautiful gardens around the four buildings of the Queen Victoria, a renowned
bed-and-breakfast in the heart of the Historic District on a self-guided tour. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Admission is $7 and includes a booklet that describes the plants found in numbered areas throughout the property. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 11. Bay Springs Alpaca Farm This one’s hard to believe, but Cape May has an alpaca farm. Near the end of beautiful New England Road, Warren and Barbara Nuessle live what they call the “alpaca lifestyle” – quiet and simple. Visit them between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, or shop at their store which carries many alpaca-related items (forget wool: go with an alpaca sweater this winter!) And don’t forget to greet the grazing alpacas – they make it all possible. Call (609) 884-0563 or visit www.bayspringsalpacas. comfor more information. 12. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour First hop on this guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a tour of its only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate, located at 1048 Washington Street. Admission also
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includes the Carriage House Gallery, and the tour lasts about two hours. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 13. Beachcombing at the Cove A naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape May helps you explore the ocean, beach and dunes of the Cove on Fridays at 8:30am. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and can be purchased in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, or on the day of the tour at the Second Street Pavilion on the promenade in Cape May. For details call (609) 898-8848. 14. World War II Lookout Tower Museum and Memorial Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey’s last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense system of the Delaware known as Fort Miles. Visitors can climb to the sixth floor spotting gallery while reliving the homeland defense efforts made by soldiers during World War II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible. $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 15. Cherry House Tour This beautiful Federal-style house was built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming and named for
the Cherry family of Philadelphia. Now owned by Beth and Frank Acker, the home has been lovingly restored and furnished with antiques. Each room is a treasure chest of cherished family mementos and the hand-painted murals throughout are a reflection of the owners’ lives as well as the home’s seashore heritage. Tours are offered on Thursdays at 11am, a tour with tea at 2pm through September 20. Tickets cost $10, $18 if you’re doing the tea tour, and are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 16. Private Wildlife Garden Tour More butterfly and hummingbird gardens are tucked into Cape May County than just about anywhere else in the country. Gardening naturalist and author Pat Sutton leads tours through a variety of gardens to showcase young and old, sun and shade, large and small, containers, water features, dragonfly ponds and more. Bring lunch to picnic in one of the gardens. Select dates through July and August. Tours are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information, call (609) 898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/NCCM. 17. Aviation Museum The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation
Museum, a few minutes north of town, has a wonderful collection of planes and helicopters all set in a building which, at its peak during WWII, accommodated 222 planes and 17,000 takeoffs and landings per month. Young or old, the awe of flight will catch you like a net. The museum is open daily from 9am-5pm. Across the road is another must-see, the Vietnam Memorial Museum, which features a special garden commemorating the 21 fallen soldiers from Cape May County. Call (609) 886-8787 or visit www.usnasw.org. 18. Emlen Physick Estate Tour With its new theme for 2012, “What Those Victorians Wore,” a tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, is sure to be an entertaining and educational experience. Tours cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 19. Road Trip It seems silly to suggest leaving Cape May, but when the road calls, it’s hard not to answer. Grab some gas and try out Route 147 (Ocean Drive). It runs through Wildwood Crest, where the Doo Wop-style hotels of Wildwood are a block away, and Stone Harbor. Or why not explore Cum-
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GET TO THE OTHER SIDE.
No matter which half of the Twin Capes you’re on, there’s always more to see and explore waiting on the other side. And there’s no better way to get there than the Cape May–Lewes Ferry. From the waterparks in Delaware, to Victorian architecture in Cape May, if you aren’t visiting both sides of the Twin Capes, you’re missing half the fun.
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Thank You
GATSBYGALA
Cape May Stage recognizes the following sponsors and donors who gave generously in support of Cape May Stage’s Gatsby Gala fundraiser on June 24, 2012. Their sponsorship and support played an integral role in helping us achieve our goals!
silver ghost sponsors catherine rein susan & steve teitelman Mary & Matt trella
heather turner regan turner al stonitsch & helen Witt
leslie & Myles Martel stephen & Janet Miller victoria clayton & rick White
duesenberg sponsor eileen & Mike dignen
packard sponsors
Mills + schnoering architects harpoon henry’s dr. James & Marilou rochford Mike & eileen dignen Matt & Mary trella Myles & leslie Martel Ocean Interiors Saltwood B&B Mad Batter Peter Shields Inn Maureen’s Gallery
live auction donors catherine rein barry & ronnie cohen david & Myra kurkowski
silent auction donors
Dock Mike’s Pancake House Ellie’s Bakery Panico’s Bistro
Bella Vida Cafe Don Schweikert
White Viviane Rowan Design
Cape Winds Florist
The Waldorf Astoria
Sand Barrens Golf Club
Caroline Boutique Sea Salt Restaurant Madame’s Port
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Wanderlust
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Miss Chris II Fishing Vessel
West End Garage Joseph J. Rodgers Esq. The Pier House The Craig Family Victoria Clayton Peri Taylor
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Starr Restaurants
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Green Tree Country Club
Tom & Sue Carroll
Marie Natale
The Walnut Street Theatre
Kate Hathaway
Harpoon Henry’s
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Flying Fish Higher Grounds The Black Duck Key West Tacos
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Mayer’s Tavern Leslie & Myles Martel Cape Resorts Group Merion Inn Aquarius Motor Inn Splash Zone Kate’s Flower Shop Karen & Marty LoSasso Whale’s Tale Carnegie Deli
Enfin Farms
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Pat Jackson Jewelers
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Fred May & Sandra Bloodworth
Marylou Gartland
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It doesn’t have to look like a souvenir You’ll still have fond memories and you won’t feel silly drinking out of a mug that says “Souvenir of Cape May”
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berland County, home to bald eagles and to Port Norris, the one-time oyster capital of the world? Make sure you don’t miss the A.J. Meerwald, the lovely and historic Delaware Bay oyster schooner. 20. Cape May County Zoo How much would you expect to pay to see 200 species and a total of 550 animals from around the world? Unless you guessed $0, you’re way off, because the Cape May County Zoo offers free admission. The zoo features a reptile room, aviary and an African Savanna on its 80 acres. Surrounding the zoo is a park that’s perfect for picnics, as well as picnic areas, walk/bike paths, fishing ponds, picnic shelters, a disc golf course, playgrounds and more. Open daily from 10am4:45pm, the zoo is just off Exit 11 on the parkway. And, while the zoo is free, your donations at the entrance are appreciated and keep this world-class zoo up and running. You can visit the county website at www.capemay-
countygov.net or call (609) 4655271 for more information. 21. Harbor Safari A marine biologist leads tourgoers through Cape May’s beach and marsh habitats. Tours are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-12:30 through August 30. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 22. Miniature Golf Even the worst golfer can manage a par at some of Cape May’s fabulous mini courses. Cape May Miniature Golf on Jackson Street features sculpted greens, lush landscape, real sand traps, and a tropically themed ice cream oasis named Cocomoe’s is connected to the course. There’s mini-golf available by the ocean at Ocean Putt, on the corner of Beach and Jackson, and at Stockton Inn a little more towards the east end of town. There is also a mini golf course at the shops at Sunset Beach, each hole with an ocean view!
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Rum Runner’s Ball Saturday, February 16th, 2013: 6pm-10pm • CONGRESS HALL, CAPE MAY • HORS D’OEUVRES • DINNER • DANCING • CASH BAR 1920s dress or costume ENCOURAGED, but not REQUIRED PRIZES AWARDED FOR BEST DRESSED
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Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur
HERE is nothing “para” about the paranormal. Oh, I concede that for some folks, the notions of spirits, hauntings and the rest might seem unsettling, but when you have not merely stared Death in the face but made him blink first, then sat down for a single malt with him, you are past the stage of anything being para. Mind you, watching Death sip his Scotch, clack his jawbones in satisfaction then see the whisky trickle out the sides, was a little strange. Anyhoo, if you live in Cape May, you are by nature used to sharing your sidewalks, attics and armchairs with spirts, shades and the occasional poltergeist. And in my own case there is an added story, one that will chill your heart. For I have, over the centuries, drank deeply from the waters of the Fountain of Eternal Youth, located just outside Cape May: you head along Stimpson Lane, take a right, then as soon as you …oh hold on, there goes the telephonic device… I’m back dear hearts, now where was I? Oh, yes: I shall tell you the location of
that restorative spring next time we meet in the street. But back to my tale! Well, we of the Cape May Immortals Society have kept ourselves young by the above method, but the waters can also save the life of one poised on the cusp. The first time this happened was when I flew back from South America after discovering the location of the lost city of the Aztecs. I took a spear in the chest as I fled with some samples of carved gold idols (purely for academic interest, you under-
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stand). Well, I just managed to land the plane beside the Fountain, having lost nine pints of blood. I fell into the water, and was restored. But as I rose, gasping, I saw on the other side, my doppelganger do the same, but with a hint of the translucent about him, before he faded away. I thought nothing of it, until reports came in of me supposedly ignoring old friends and enemies on the street at night, of walking through walls and such japery. Then, a few years later, a brush with a mob of howling savages resulted in the same sort of injury (and a sworn intent never to go to Wildwood again) and after my healing in the Waters, those odd sightings again increased in number. Well, it turns out that when it saves your life, the Fountain also makes a Ghost out of a chap. Each time, another spirit. So now I have 23 separate shades of D’Catur haunting this city, which can become confusing. And also useful, as they can usually be persuaded to run errands, cut the lawn, fight duels and write this column …
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So grab some friends, arrange a tournament and go golfing. 23. Buy Fresh Produce New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason. There’s some great farmland in the area, and markets like Duckie’s and No Frills on Broadway, along with Beach Plum Farm and Rea’s Farm on Stevens Street carry some of the freshest produce around. Which brings us to.... 24. Visit A Farmers Market Better yet, visit two farmers markets! On Tuesdays through August 28, the West Cape May Farmers Market is the place to be from 3-7:30pm for vendors, activities, great food and live entertainment. The market is located behind the West Cape May Firehall. Head over West Cape May bridge to the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal in North Cape May on Saturdays through August 25 from 9am1pm for local produce, baked goods, artisan crafts and more. 25. Parasail You don’t need to be a daredevil to rise 500 feet above the ocean, nor do you need a pair of wings. Parasailing has become a popular pastime that lets you soar above the coast and see Cape May from a perspective most people will never enjoy. It may be a view to die for, but we can assure you that you won’t be risking anything – the boat captains are coast guard certified and extremely safe. There are two great options to choose from. East Coast Parasail in Cape May at Utsch’s Marina, (609) 898-8359; Atlantic Parasail at the Two Mile Landing restaurant and marina on Ocean Drive highway, (609) 522-1869. 26. Lighthouse Storytime Bring your children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories. Storytime is at 12pm every Sunday through September 2. Better yet, admission is free. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www. capemaymac.org.
27. Sunset Beach The name says it all — follow Sunset Boulevard until it ends, then watch the sun sink beyond the jutting concrete ship. “God Bless America” is played as a veteran’s casket flag is lowered each day from May until September. After the ceremony, grab some food at the Grille or enjoy the incredible deals in the gift shop. There’s a long beach strewn with Cape May diamonds, or play a round of minigolf at Sunset Beach! 28. Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape May Discover the Historic District of Victorian Cape May at your own pace with hand-held audio units leading the way. The $10 tour package comes complete with a map and index for 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. To start off on your own tour, stop by the Hill House, located at 1048 Washington Street on the Emlen Physick Estate, from 9am-2:30pm. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 29. Cape Island Theatre Bearcat Bootleggers or 1912, both by Ray Crew, are the dinner and a show offerings by Cape Island Theatre at the Old Grange Restaurant in Historic Cold Spring Village. Dinner at 7:15, show at 8pm, discounted rate for kids, even a “dessert only” option. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 30. Arcades A trip to the beachfront is simply not complete without a trip to the arcade. Treat your kids to all the flashing lights, beeps, bells, buzzers and videogames, or relive your own childhood memories. Cape May Arcade has two locations, one on Beach Avenue and Gurney, the other at Beach Avenue and Jackson Street. 31. Higbee Beach It used to be a bit of a scandalous place (nude bathers – gasp!). Not anymore... or, not usually. Follow New England Road until it ends, walk the path — aka Mosquito Alley —
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towards the beach and enjoy some splendid shore. Just enjoy it in a swimming (not birthday) suit. 32. Fisherman’s Wharf Tour Take a guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant. Learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May has become the third largest commercial fishing port on the East Coast. Tours are offered Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am. Admission is $10 adults and $7 children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www. capemaymac.org. 33. Emlen Physick Estate Children’s Tour This tour encourages children to find out what life was like more than 125 years ago at the Emlen Physick Estate. Starting June 21, tours will run Mondays and Wednesday at 10:30am, and tickets are $7 per person. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 34. The Keeper’s On Duty Did you ever wonder what’s it like to be a lighthouse keeper? If you’d like the answer to this question and others, get to The Keeper’s On Duty, at the Education Center at Cape May Point State Park. It’s an informative, entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Suited for all ages. Each Sunday at 11am through August, and admission is free. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www. capemaymac.org. 35. Teddy Bear Tea Party Treat your favorite youngster to a Teddy Bear Tea Party at the Carriage House Cafe and Tea Room. It features kid-friendly menus, teddy bear music and Miss Jeanne and special guests will present stories and activities. A goody bag will be provided for each guest. Cost is $18 for adults and $10 for kids. Reservations are required. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
ROMANTIC Ah, romance! Cape May is a great getaway for couples. Here are a few ideas for activities that you and your loved one can enjoy together. So take your favorite person by the hand, put your heads together, and decide which of these activities most suit your fancy. 1. Local Wineries You might not know this, but southern Jersey is emerging as a serious wine-growing region. Cape May Winery, on Townbank Road, has wine tours from 3-5pm on Saturdays for $20 a person. Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery in Rio Grande has a beautiful wine bar and offer tastings and food pairings. Turdo Vineyards in North Cape May is yet another option. They have 12 varieties of wine, and give tours Friday through Sunday. Call (609) 884-1169 for Cape May Winery or visit www.capemaywinery. com. Call (609) 846-7347 for Hawk Haven or visit www.Hawkhavenvineyard.com. Call (609) 884-5591 for Turdo Vineyards, or visit www. turdovineyards.com. 2. Self-guided Wine Trail Tour the wineries of Cape May County, visiting Natali Vineyards, Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery and Turdo Vineyards and Winery and taste the unique flavors at each. Offered daily from 12pm to 5pm. Admission is $10 and includes a map with the wineries listed and a tasting glass. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 3. Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. Includes a barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. Offered at 3pm every Saturday through May 28 and daily beginning May 29. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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4. Antiquing For a different kind of treasure hunt, check out the amazing variety of antique shops that are available in Cape May – just don’t get disheartened when you see your favorite childhood toy selling for $100. Here are some treasure troves (all 609 area code): Antiques Emporia, 405 West Perry Street (898-3332), Bridgetowne Antiques, Broadway and Mechanic (884-8107), Out of The Past Antiques, 394 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Perry (884-3357), Cape May Antique Center, 1228 Route 109 (898-4449). 5. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town, then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park. You can also take advantage of the tax-free shopping at the outlets. No matter what you choose once you’re there, enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales. They even have a bar onboard! For more information or to book a reservation, call 1-800-64-FERRY or visit capemaylewesferry.com. 6. Cape May by Moonlight Trolley Ride Take this romantic trolley ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May as a guide tells tales of Victorian romance. Tickets are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30pm and Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15pm after June 17. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 7. Carriage House Tearoom and Café Have a civilized and leisurely lunch and spot of tea at the The Carriage House Cafe features a Tea Luncheon of sandwiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and beverages. There is also an elegant Afternoon Tea option composed of finger sandwiches, pastries, scones and beverages. The café menu offers heartier
fare with a selection of entrée salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps. The Carriage House Tearoom and Café is on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, located at 1048 Washington Street. Opens at 11:30am. For reservations call (609) 884-5111, or for more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 8. Take a Carriage Ride Forget about the car, bike or your own two feet; let the clipclop of a horse’s trot guide you through the town in style. Taking a carriage is a truly unique, historic and romantic way to see the town. Besides, it beats finding a parking spot. And if that romance works out, keep a carriage ride in mind for the wedding day. Cape May Carriage Company is based at Ocean and Washington Street. Call (609) 884-4466 to set up a ride. 9. Get a Massage Even though Cape May is relaxing enough, why not make it even MORE relaxing? Enjoy your time together even more fully after a visit to one of these local miracle workers: Cape May Day Spa: (609) 898-1003, Artizan Salon and Spa: (609) 884-4499, Accent On Beauty: (609) 884-7040 or Sea Spa at Congress Hall: (609) 884-6543. 10. Local Theater Cape May Stage, based in a beautifully renovated church in the center of town, is the city’s premier Equity professional group, and features a season that’s packed with drama, comedy and superb performances from some pretty famous names. Call (609) 884-1341 or visit www.capemaystage.com. East Lynne Theater Company specializes in early American theater and is also well worth a visit. Their company is in residence at the First Presbyterian Church on Hughes Street. Give them a call at (609) 884-5898 or visit www.eastlynnecompany.org. And for a full evening of entertainment, you can’t go wrong at Elaine’s Dinner Theater on Lafayette Street – call (609) 884-5898.
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for Hosting our Annual PANCAKE BREAKFAST Our compliments to your fabulous staff, they helped to make our breakfast a success. We also want to the City of Cape May Police Department and the Department of Public Works and all of the wonderful volunteers. We could not have done it without your help, we sincerely appreciate your community outreach, thank you so much. Kiwanis Club of Cape May 1041 Beach Avenue Cape May, New Jersey
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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Get a better beach body.
HETHER you look like a swimsuit model or you’re one of the reasons Cape May once banned speedos on the beach, you may want to get some exercise while you’re in town. Exercise fits in with Cape May’s Victorian roots, as people of that era appreciated the link between a healthy body and a “moral” mind. Bathing in the ocean was one path to health, as was a daily constitutional, and people wore their summer wools for both activities. Modern swimming costumes are more comfortable, and all you need for your constitutional is sneakers, a t-shirt and shorts. If you run for exercise, you’ll love the flat streets of Cape May. Try a route that includes the promenade for cool breezes and an ocean view. Go early to avoid the crowds and the fudge sample temptation. Walking can also give you a workout. Bring your pedometer to see how many steps you burn as you shop or sightsee, especially if you’re planning to visit the
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lighthouse. And bicycling around town is a great way to stay fit and save your sanity, as you avoid parking issues altogether. Bring a lock! If you prefer a gym workout, North Beach Health Club offers day passes for $12 (609-898-3800). Balance Pilates and Yoga offers private and group sessions
(609-884-3001). Cape May’s Department of Recreation has fitness classes on the deck outside Convention Hall. Try Zumba on Tuesday or yoga on Saturday at 8am. All levels, including absolute beginners, are welcome. $5 per class. Congress Hall offers Boot Camp daily at 7am ($15 plus tax), Yoga on the Lawn, every summer morning from 8:30-9:45 ($20), and Zumba, Saturdays at 8am ($15). Rent a kayak and tackle your love handles. The intensity of the workout depends on water conditions, but a steady paddle burns about as many calories as a brisk walk. Stand-Up Paddleboarding gives a total body workout that may burn as many as 700 calories an hour. Slip into the water for a break whenever you like. We took a nine-year old, and she and her stepmom shared a board — one on the tip while the other paddled. They had no problem standing up right away and gliding past their gym-rat cousins. (Laughter is good exercise, too.) Try Aqua Trails at 609-884-5600. Next week: “Play” with the Kids
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 RECREATIONAL Cape May doesn’t just have to be about relaxing. If you’re looking for an energy boost, there are lots of physical activities for you to get out and try. Keep moving!
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AQUA YOGA MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 5:30 p.m. ONLY $6.00 Cape May City Elementary School Pool Lower Township Recreation Department AQUA YOGA Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. ONLY $5! Lwr. Township Pool at Windslow Ave. & Rosehill Parkway, N. Cape May & YOGA ON THE BEACH Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. ONLY $5! David Douglas Memorial Park (Canal Park/Sandman Blvd) N. Cape May (in front of the Gazebo!) For Additional information contact: Lower Twp Rec Dept. 609.886.7880 Ext. 0 yogacapemay.com or email: kbosna28@yahoo.com Karen @ 609.827.8886
1. Golf Cape May National Golf Club has “three of the best holes in New Jersey” according to The Jersey Golfer and is nestled in 50 acres of private bird sanctuary. (Visit Cape May National at www.cmngc.com or call 609-884-1563.) But, if it’s your wedge that needs some work, Cape May Par 3 will let you play 18 holes for just $15.95. No bag? No problem. Cape May Par 3 rents clubs for just $1. Visit them at www.capemaypar3.com or call (609) 889-2600. 2. Bike Ride It’s no secret: Cape May is a biking town. Have you even tried to navigate the streets of Cape May during rush hour? It’s enough to make you want to start jogging to your destination. But have no fear; there are bike rentals that beat braking (and braking again, then honking, then braking once more). Try Cape Island Bikes at 727 Beach Avenue or 135 Sunset Boulevard, (609) 884-8011. 3. Nature Trails Next to the lighthouse in the Cape May Point State Park there are several trails weaving through ponds, dunes, marsh and forest. There are different levels of difficulty marked by colors and most of the trails have wooden walkways. Even on the longest trails, breathtaking scenes in a tranquil setting will make you wish it was longer. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes. 4. Yoga Join Karen Manette Bosna for Yoga On The Beach, with a couple of locations and times to choose from. Or meet her in the Cape May City Elementary School pool for Aqua Yoga classes. For more information, call Karen at 609-827-8886, or visit yogacapemay.com. If you prefer your downward dog
indoors, in a more formal yet ohso-relaxed setting, then don’t hesitate to visit Balance Pilates, located at 600 Park Boulevard in West Cape May. Call Judy Heany at 609-884-3001. 5. Tennis The William J. Moore Tennis Club — named after the first black (as well as the oldest) tennis pro in America — rents rackets, balls and courts. It’s located next to the Physick Estate on beautiful tree-lined Washington Street, and there are always a variety of local characters up for a game, match, or set. The courts are open to the public daily for just $10 per hour and a half. For more information call (609) 8848986. 6. Horseback Riding At Hidden Valley Ranch, you can take lessons in the pastimes of heroes and kings under the watchful gaze of Nancy Hall and her daughter Angi Dickenson, who have nearly 70 years of combined equine experience. Saddle up. Call Hidden Valley Ranch at (609) 884-8205 for more information, or check them out on facebook. 7. Fishing Cape May is one of the busiest commercial fishing ports in the US. The sport fishing is big business, too... AND a whole lot of fun. South Jersey Marina boast the Murderer’s Row, a top-notch selection of boats with crews who know these waters better than anyone. Try the experienced team of Stalker Sport Fishing: (609) 231-9611, or the Miss Chris fleet: (609) 884-3939. For all your bait and tackle needs, stop by Jim’s Bait and Tackle on Route 109 by the harbor: (609) 884-3900. 8. Tidal Marsh Tour by Kayak Explore Cape May County’s most beautiful salt marsh via sit-on-top kayaks. It’s a great way to see nesting ospreys, herons, egrets and assorted crabs. There are two excellent options to choose from. Aqua Trails at 1600 Delaware Avenue in the Nature Center: (609) 884-5600, www.aquatrails.com, and Miss Chris Marina:
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 (609) 884-3351, www.misschrismarina.com. TROLLEY TOURS Guided trolley tours offer an excellent way to see Cape May. All tickets can be purchased at the Information Booth at the end of the Washington Street Mall. For times and prices call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac. org.
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1. Welcome To Cape May Tour First time here in our lovely resort? Do not fret —the Welcome to Cape May Tour will cover all the important bases — it’s the perfect introduction to our beautiful town. 2. Sunday Brunch Trolley Tour Enjoy a scrumptious brunch at the Carriage House Cafe and Tea Room, then hop on board a trolley for a Welcome To Cape May Tour. $20 includes tax and gratuity — limited reservations. 3. War At The Shore A guided 2-hour tour to learn about the impact and historic ramifications of war on the Cape May area. 4. Ghosts of the Lighthouse An evening trolley ride through West Cape May as you listen to the ghost tales and visit the Cape May Lighhouse at night. You’ll feel the presence of the spirits as you climb the lighthouse steps! 5. Happy Hour Trolley Tour Take a guided tour through West Cape May, then stop off at Seaside Cheese for a delectable wine and cheese sampling. 6. Historic District Tour A tour of Cape May’s historic district filled with entertaining and educational stories. 7. Historic Haunts Combo Tour A tour of some of Cape May’s regal Victorian residences (reputed to host more than the living). Then it’s off for a guided tour of the historic (and some say haunted) Physick Estate with a discussion of Victorian spiritualism. 8. Mansions by the Sea This tour features a century of beachfront development, from Victorian cottages of the 1870s
through the most up-to-date of today’s housing. 9. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour Try out this guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. The new theme for 2012 is “What Those Victorians Wore.” 10. Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride Take a 30-minute evening ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates some of the fascinating paranormal findings of The Ghosts Of Cape May author Craig McManus. 11. Guardians of the Cape Take a narrated tour of Cape May’s Eastern beachfront, and get a good look at some of the most magnificent structures ever put up in Cape May. You’ll also hear about beach erosion, life-saving and the area’s military history. Then, enjoy a unique experience with the Sunset Parade at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. 12. Moonlight Trolley Ride Take a 40-minute evening guided trolley ride through Cape May’s leafy, gaslit streets, and learn all about Victorian courtship and romance. 13. Deadliest Cape Trolley Ride You’ll encounter the dangers that lurk offshore, glimpse the hazardous world of the mariner and hear the frightening, heartwrenching stories of the ones who set sail and never came back. 14. Stairway To The Stars Trolley Ride This evening trolley ride combines two great Cape May elements: a tour from the Washington Street Mall with a Lighthouse tour. 15.Sunset Beach Tribute Tour First up, a guided trolley tour to the restored World War II Lookout Tower, Fire Control Tower Number 23, which is New Jersey’s last free-standing lookoutower. Then it’s on to the moving flag-lowering ceremony at Sunset Beach.
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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal
Three beautiful dogs from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 465-8923
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PETEY is a 1 year old boy who came to the shelter as a stray. He is very playful, affectionate, and mindful of his manners. He loves to go for walks, but will need some training with the leash. He will not do well with small children due to his size and strength. He also does not like other dogs or cats. If you want a companion who will keep you active as well as smiling, Petey is your boy. The adoption fee is $95.
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BUCKY was found wandering the streets and brought to the shelter. Since then nobody has come to claim him. He is a little shy, but opens up once he gets to know you. He will need training but is willing to learn. He does fine with other dogs, but not with cats or small children. He is a really good boy who just needs a second chance. If you think you’d be interested stop by and meet him. The adoption fee is $95.
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AUBREY is very sweet and loves to be around people, especially when she is outside playing. She’s very energetic and will need lots of exercising. She needs a home that will offer the proper training she needs. She will not do well with small children due to her strenth and enthusiasm. If you have the patience and are willing to dedicate the time needed for training please stop by and meet Aubrey today. The adoption fee is $95.
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Cape May’s world famous Paranormal Lab is delighted to announce a breakthrough to the Spirit Realm. We have linked a telephone of remarkable haunting qualities to an EMP generator and it allows callers to dial direct. WARNING: we cannot say who or what will answer the phone: it may be a departed granny or a raving maniac. All calls are 30 cents a minute, so ask an adult and then call ...
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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal
Three beautiful cats from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 465-8923
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ORION is waiting patiently for someone to take him home. He is longhaired, fluffy, and very affectionate. Because of his long hair, he will need regular grooming. If you think you can spare the time and love for him, stop by the shelter and give him a second chance. The adoption fee is $35.
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SNOW WHITE is considered a “special needs” cat because she’s deaf. However, she has adjusted very well through these circumstances. She is a friendly older gal that just loves attention.If you think you can spare the time and attention that Snow White requires, why not pay her a visit at the shelter? The adoption fee is $8.
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Broadway’s Stars Shine In Cape May ADVERTISING FEATURE
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HY dodge Parkway traffic to New York to see Broadway stars? Cape May Stage is committed to bringing the best of Broadway here. Next week, Cape May Stage brings you yet another Broadway star: Tony Award winner Faith Prince, who has been astounding Broadway audiences since winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Ms. Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Other Broadway credits include The Little Mermaid, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Noises Off, and the national tour of Broadway hit Billy Elliott. Her concert, Total Faith, reflects this southern belle’s past and present with a small glimpse into her future. Her unforgettable, hilarious adventures are brought to life through the songs of some of America’s greatest composers, including Menken & Ashman, Stephen Sondheim, and Rodgers & Hart. Don’t miss her one-woman show at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on July 23. On Monday, July 30, two-time Tony-
Above: Faith Prince brings her captivating Total Faith to Cape May Stage on Monday, July 23. Below, Christine Ebersole is the next Broadway showcase in Strings Attached. winning Christine Ebersole joins jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein in Strings Attached. Ebersole has captivated audiences throughout her career, receiving virtually every OffBroadway award and her second Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Musical for her “dual role of a lifetime” as Edith Beale and Little Edie Beale in Grey Gardens. Acclaimed by critics and audiences, the show was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Other memorable performances include her Tony Award-winning turn as Dorothy Brock in the revival 42nd Street, Steel Magnolias, Oklahoma, Camelot, and the recent revival of Noel Coward’s Blithe
COMING UP AT CAPE MAY STAGE Faith Prince In “Total Faith”
Monday, July 23 8pm, Tickets $50
Spirit. In Strings Attached, Ebersole and Weinstein showcase new arrangements of classic songs by Fats Waller, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, and Cannonball Adderley. Ebersole is a high-wattage star — get your tickets soon! Only two weeks left to catch the hilarious God of Carnage, which has been delighting audiences all summer. Don’t miss it — Tuesdays through Sundays at 8pm until August 3rd. Roy Steinberg is preparing The 39 Steps, opening August 8th. What do you get when you combine classic Hitchcock with slapstick comedy? Find out next month!
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The weekly report from the world’s birdwatching capital... by Seymore Thanu
HIS column isn’t written for everyone. In fact, it doesn’t have a shearwater’s chance in the Gobi of reaching most of the individuals to whom it’s targeted. Since most of them were visitors, they’re already gone, already back at work, and probably forgot they formulated this question in the first place. But in case you were one of the ten or so people on the beach between Cape May and Cape May Point at 8:15am on Monday, July 2, and you observed our group, all looking seaward and showing a great deal of excitement, then the answer to your question is: “Shearwater. Great Shearwater. That’s what we were looking at out over the beach.” Since you have already established yourself as being an inquisitive person, and since most answers to most questions set the stage for the next question, you’re now wondering: “What’s a shearwater?” A shearwater is a pelagic bird; a bird that spends most of its life at sea. Like gulls? No. Gulls, sometimes called
“seagulls,” should more aptly be called “land gulls,” since most species live primarily on land and only forage in coastal areas. 50 miles offshore you find few gulls but you may, at the right time of year, find shearwaters. That’s one of the reasons the group was so excited. Seeing shearwaters from shore is not a common experience and seeing one just beyond the surf is a
real treat for land-locked observers. Which brings up the next question, or questions, because it’s precisely here that lines of inquiry diverge. Some members of our species go one way; some the other. So for some, the next formulated question might read “Why would anyone think seeing some stupid bird is a treat?” For these individuals, the line of inquiry (and any reason you may have to read this column to the end) stops here. Enjoy your visit. Hope you got great pictures of the lighthouse. But for those whose minds latched onto the possibility that, erhaps, they were missing something pretty neat, some encounter they would have enjoyed incorporating into their morning walk on the beach and vacation experience, I’m happy to say you are right. You would indeed have enjoyed watching this sea-colored bird, stitching the horizon to the sky with its f light. In harmony with waves to the degree hawks embrace clouds, Great Shearwaters rank among the
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Bird Droppings ? From Page 111 planet’s great voyagers. Breeding in the South Atlantic, each spring the population vaults hemispheres to forage in the food-rich waters of the North Atlantic, their travels covering over 20,000 miles and their journey most of the months of the year. About the name shearwater. These blade-winged birds are able to tease lift out of the sea itself. Gliding on the cushion of air advancing ahead of a wave, at times, when the birds banks, the pointed wing tips shear the water like a feathered knife. The sight of a lone shearwater is captivating. The sight of hundreds or thousands wheeling over the sea is mesmerizing. My record is a million and a half visible at one time from a ship in the Bering Sea. It was, and remains, the greatest aggregation of living things I’ve ever witnessed. So that’s what we were looking at. A Great Shearwater. A neat bird with a neat story that, for a short time, became part of our story, too. Since you’re clearly a person who wants to engage and be engaged by the world around you, I’m sorry you missed it. But if you’re in Cape May, you can go on one of Cape May Bird
The sight of a Great Shearwater in flight over the ocean can stop you in your tracks Observatory’s morning field trips. While I can’t promise you a Shearwater, I can promise you more neat birds than you can possibly find on your own (and a new way to enjoy Cape May), and answers to questions you haven’t even formulated yet. If you want to go on one of our field trips, head over to the Cape May Bird Observatory — THE place for all of your nature needs. Pick up a free birding map, checklist and a schedule of our daily walks. Talk with our staff about the best spot for birding, check out optics, field
guides, and anything else you might need — or don’t know you need yet! CMBO is located at 701 East Lake Drive in Cape May Point 609-884-2736, and is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily, except Tuesdays. Our staff are always willing to help with questions. 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, or just browse. Check the sighting sheets for what’s being seen out in the field, check out the view of the lake from the wide selection of scopes and binoculars, or sit outside on our garden benches and enjoy the birds and the Lake Lily view. If you can’t make it in person, you can also visit us at www.BirdCapeMay.org — where birding Cape May is only a click away! Seymore Thanu is none other than New Jersey’s own Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and Chief Communications Officer for New Jersey Audubon. 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 anden 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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1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Next to the Cape May Wawa
www.CoastlineRealty.com
228 WINDSOR AVENUE CAPE MAY Semi-detached duplex in great location close to beach and mall. Each apartment offers 3 bedrooms with updated kitchens and baths. First floor apt. offers front screened porch and 2nd floor apt. offers nice rear deck $597,000.
1310-A ILLINOIS AVE. CAPE MAY 2 brm., 1 ½ bath Village Greene quad nicely maintained and being sold fully furnished, front deck plus enclosed porch. REDUCED TO $297,900.
512 Washington Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • 800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com
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Homes Of The Week
Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area
424 GREEN STREET WEST CAPE MAY
201 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY “SEABOARD WALK CONDOMINIUMS
902 OCEAN DRIVE LOWER TOWNSHIP
Beachfront 3 story townhouse style condos. 2,500 sq. ft. each - 4 bedrooms., 4 ½ baths, state of the art kitchens, OCEAN VIEW decks, fantastic rental income, attached garage, swimming pool and exercise room on premises. Unit #2 in front - $1,550,000, Unit #21 - $1,195,000, Unit #7 - $1,450,000, Unit #10 – $1,350,000.
Fabulous three-level 3 bedroom,2 bath condo features open floor plan, generously sized bedrooms, baths( *dual sinks and jetted tub in master bath with separate super sized shower), custom cabinets, newer appliances, custom mirrors, designer light fixtures, covered decks which lead to pool, central a/c and gas heat, master bedroom with walk-incloset, tons of storage space, garage with auto opener) and much more. The Canyon Club is well-established marina community. $527,000
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
21 WEST WOODLAND C.M. COURT HOUSE
217 ALEXANDER AVE. CAPE MAY POINT
Beautiful custom two story 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Woodland Estates in Cape May Court House. Home features custom crown molding and woodworking throughout the home, custom built in cabinets surrounding the fireplace in the family room, surround sound built in speaker system, beautiful kitchen, center island and pantry. Also includes an oversized two car attached garage, separate detached garage, screened in porch, large trex deck and heated swimming pool. $489,000.
A wonderful 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, entrance foyer, large first floor bedroom, gas fireplace in the family room, kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a laundry/ utility room. The second floor master bedroom has a walk-in closet and private bath with Jacuzzi tub and tile surround. Also on the second floor are two additional bedrooms and a full bath. There are cathedral and tray ceilings along with ceiling fans in each bedroom. A full landscape package and vinyl fencing. $499,000.
Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St. (609) 884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com
616 BROADWAY WEST CAPE MAY HISTORIC HENRY SAWYER HOUSE Extraordinary 19th century commercial property located just minutes to downtown Cape May. This vintage property is steeped in history, with gorgeous wood floors, numerous built in shelves, a wonderful front door and all the comforts of a recent renovation. Currently operated as Law Offices, the floor design allows for a multitude of desk spaces, conference areas, storage rooms and bathrooms. A masterful blend of historic detail and modern amenities. $725,000
136 LEAMING AVE. CAPE MAY 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
Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette St., Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com
Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May 609-602-4122 www.capemayproperty.net
1016 VIRGINIA AVENUE CAPE MAY
702 BROADWAY WEST CAPE MAY
713 CASPIAN AVENUE NORTH CAPE MAY
The Cape May area is not just great restaurants and a wonderful walking mall. The finest beachfront home in Cape May Point just came on the market. It offers all of the amenities you might be looking for in a home in a serene, uncrowded and majestic 180 degree water view setting with daily sunsets over the ocean and bay. Breathtaking 5 bedroom, 4 bath home on a corner lot located directly across from the beach with amazing water views. Features such as; gourmet kitchen, elevator, custom trim work, sauna, and fitness room. $2,740,000
New price! This completely renovated single family home has been expanded and given a re-designed layout with luxurious amenities. The oversized detached garage has a finished second level with hardwood flooring along with heating and air-conditioning. Situated on a 75’ x 125’ lot, this property is within close proximity to the beaches, the downtown shopping and dining areas and the Marina District. The third level of the home offers the potential to be finished into a fourth and fifth bedroom with full bathroom. $895,000
You don’t want to miss this remarkable Queen Anne style home with a contemporary feel. This home offers three bedrooms and three full baths with a separate one bedroom, one bath apartment. Inside you’ll find a state of the art kitchen with center island and breakfast bar, formal living room and sunroom. The master suite has an open floor plan with steam shower and whirlpool tub. You must see this home to appreciate all the care and attention to detail throughout the years. $625,000
What a location! This ranch home is close to the beach, Cape May-Lewes ferry and the public swimming pool. This comfortable home offers central air and natural gas heat. It is extremely well maintained. There is an eat-in kitchen, living room and den. The private master suite has a gas fireplace and a separate entrance. It can serve as a mother in law suite or a large family room. The detached garage is fully insulated and enhances the storage! $247,900
Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May
DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette St., 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
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 261 Grant Street, Cape May
“Best Address in Cape May. Frank Furness slept here.”
6 Bed 3.5 Bath. Historic home has fantastic original details with modern spin: Central AC/Heat, Chef’s kitchen, Crown moldings, Elegant staircase, In ground pool, & More. Call for details & showings.
Heijung Park-Colameco Broker/Sales
Jersey Cape Realty, Inc
739 Washington St., Cape May NJ 08204 Office: 609-884-5800 Cell: 609-602-8641
GotCapeMayHomes.com
Call on Us for All Your Real Estate Needs! 501 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY NJ 08204 TOLL FREE: 877-884-8907 • LOCAL 609-884-1007 FAX 609-884-4407 • WWW.WILSEYREALTY.COM
609.884.1300
www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 5 POND CREEK LANE, WEST CAPE MAY Impeccably maintained and tastefully appointed custom 4BR/3.5BA home abundant with luxury upgrades! Situated on over 3 low maintenance acres with expansive views of meticulously maintained gardens, pristine wetlands and natural landscape. $845,000
301 QUEEN STREET, UNIT 5 CAPE MAY BENTON CONDOMINIUM. 2 BR/1 BA, second floor ranch-style, end unit. $295,000
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
404 Coral Ave., Cape May Point - 4 BR, 3.5 BA spacious rental. Close to the Point beaches. Sleeps 8. $3000-$4000/week.
104 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Sleeps 6. $1000-$1900 per week.
1240 Delaware Avenue, Cape May 3 BR/1.5 BA adorable twin. Located close to beaches and downtown. Sleeps 8. $1200-$1700/week.
504 Sixth Avenue, West Cape May Single Family 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Sleeps 7. $1200-$1400 per week.
Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609.884.1300 • deSatnickRealEstate.com
Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-3332, chrisclemanssir.com
1720 Morris Avenue, Villas Year roud rental. Three bedrooms, two baths. Electric heat and a/c. $1,150.00 plus utilties.
902 Lafayette Street, Cape May In the heart of town and close to everything. Tastefully decorated. 3 BR 2 BA
Theresa Senico Apex Realty, 2505 Bayshore Road Villas, NJ 08251 (609) 408-4655 www.theresasenico.com 928 Benton Avenue, Cape May 4 bedroom, 2 bath house, sleeps 8, w/d, c/a – ID#5917 - $2,000 - $2,500/week.
1125 Washington Street, Cape May 5 bed 3 bath, sleeps 14. Perfect for all occasions. Inquiries to rentals department at Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-5800 1534 Yacht Ave “Victorian Harbor” Cape May 2 & 3 BR units, 2 BA, w/d, d/w, cac, sleeps 6 & 8, Low 875/High
511 Hughes Street, Cape May 6 bedroom, 3 bath home, sleeps 12, w/d, c/a $2,0000 - $4,600/week.
411 Lincoln Ave Cape May Point 3BR, 2.5BA, w/d, d/w, 2 window a/c, internet, sleeps 9, Low $1500/High $2650
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
1310 B Pennsylvania Ave, Cape May Screened Porch, Open Deck, 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 6. $900-$1200 week
1307 Beach Ave., Morning Star Villa #3 2 bed/1 bath, porch, Sleeps 6 $1695
842 West Rio Grande Ave, Shaw Crest Summer Season Rental Sleeps 4, $7,000
1125 A Beach Avenue, Cape May Last Mintue CXL, 7/7-7/14 $2500 Great Ocean Viewsl 3 bedroom/2.5 Bath, Sleeps 8
Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 www.coastlinerealty.com 434 West Perry, Cape May 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8. Walk to beach and town. $2200/week
Darcy Dickenson, Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May 609-602-4122 • www.capemayproperty.net 207 Queen Street, Cape May Fabulous new construction 5 bedroom home in Cape May Just 2 blocks to Queen Street Beach Call for availability 602-0405
12 East Mechanic Street, WCM 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps 6. Cute seaside cottage. $1400/week Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com
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, Nicole Mehlman, Ashley Middleton, Gabi Urda Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Ashley Larson, Felicia Trusevich, Penelope Luckydog 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, Island Grill, Primrose, Center For Community Arts, Primo Hoagies. WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Original Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Jackson Street Boutique, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Ella's, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain Café, Love The Cook, Bath Time, Ugly Mug, Pilot House, Caroline Boutique, Kaleidoscope, Coldwell Banker, Colors, A Ca Mia, A Place On Earth, Between the Lines, Good Scents. WASHINGTON STREET Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans’ Sotheby’s International Realty, Billmae Cottage, Thomas
Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers. BEACHFRONT King’s Cottage, Blue Moon Pizza, Coachman’s Motor Inn, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richard's Inn, Inn at 22 Jackson Street, Saltwood B&B, Windward B&B, Uncle Bill’s, Ocean View Restaurant, Sandpiper, Hotel Alcott, Summer Station, The Original Fudge Kitchen, Montreal Liquor, Montreal Inn, Capri Motor Lodge, Periwinkle, Grand Hotel, Palace Hotel, Mission Inn, Angel by The Sea, Peter Shields, Hotel Macomber, Marquis de Lafayette. COLUMBIA AVENUE Columbia House, Sun Bank, Dr Gorny, Victorian Abstract, MP Myers, Cape May Day Spa, Twin Gables, Henry Sawyer B&B, Linda Lee, Brass Bed Inn, Mason Cottage, Mainstay Inn, White Dove Cottage, The Manse B&B, Merion Inn, Cliveden Inn, Pharo’s B&B, Summer Cottage, John F. Craig House, Majestic Star. GURNEY/OCEAN/STOCKTON Avalon Coffee, Cape May Beach & Kite, John Welsey Inn, Louie’s Pizza, Beach Massage, Inn of Cape May, Beauclair’s, Queen Victoria, Fairthorne, Bamboo Shack, Cheeks, Cape May Library, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel. EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, Wawa, Coastline Realty, Cape Bookkeeping, Shear Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic, C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin. WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, Higher Grounds, Tea By The Sea, Cape May Linen Outlet,
Flying Fish Studio, CVS, Albert Stevens Inn, Weddings by the Sea, Kate’s Flower Shop, Seaside Cheese Company, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, Copper Fish, Homestead Real Estate. SUNSET BOULEVARD Sunset Liquors, 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.