volume 11, issue 9 - april 4, 2013

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, April 4, 2013 ¯ Vol. 11, No. 9 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Pages 92-94

Dave Sager’s 80th Birthday Party

Page 83

An Adorable Seal Spotted On The Beach

Pages 43-91

More Photos FromSinger Songwriter

Kids and adults sported their best duds for the annual Easter stroll on the mall. See inside for more pictures, and a list of the winners. Aleksey Moryakov

Cape May Shows Off Its Easter Best

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Easter Photos From Around The Town

Thursday, April 4, 2013

The AlmanacTHURSDAY April 4Cloudy

THigh Temperature: 46Low Temperature: 43Chance of Rain: 10%Sunrise: 6:39amSunset: 7:27pmHigh Tides: 3:30am, 4:12pmLow Tide: 9:44am, 10:01pm

FRIDAY April 5Rainy

VHigh Temperature: 47Low Temperature: 43Chance of Rain: 70%Sunrise: 6:38am Sunset: 7:28pmHigh Tides: 4:38am, 5:17pmLow Tide: 10:46am, 11:07pm

SATURDAY April 6Mostly sunny

GHigh Temperature: 51Low Temperature: 44Chance of rain: 10%Sunrise: 6:36am Sunset: 7:29pmHigh Tide: 5:39am, 6:13pmLow Tide: 11:41am

SUNDAY April 7Mostly cloudy

THigh Temperature: 54Low Temperature: 48Chance of Rain: 10%Sunrise: 6:34amSunset: 7:30pmHigh Tides: 6:33am, 7:02pmLow Tides: 12:05am, 12:31pm

MONDAY April 8Mostly sunny

GHigh Temperature: 56Low Temperature: 46Chance of Rain: 10%Sunrise: 6:33am Sunset: 7:31pmHigh Tides: 7:21am, 7:46pmLow Tides: 12:58am, 1:16pm

Goings-On Around Town

4/6: GABLES Sixth Annual Diversity Weekend It’s a night of comedy and Illusion from America’s most “Out There” performers at Marq’s Pub. Doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 8pm. Come early to order din-ner. Admission is $30, and reservations are required. Includes an after-party until 1am. Visit gablescapemay.com. For more info, see our article in Talk of The Town on page 14.4/8: Book Club Meeting join “Cape May Forum Reads,” the Forum’s first interactive Book Club, for its sec-ond meeting, presented by Ronnie Cohen at 7pm at the Cape May Court House library, located at 30 West Mechanic Street. The event is part of the Forum’s 2013 annual series of events, this year focused on the theme, “Water Matters.” The book on tap (no pun intended) is The Big Fish by Charles Fishman. For more information, call 463-6386.4/10: Lecture: “Mouthwatering Historical Tour of Timeless Treats” No trip to the Jersey Shore would be complete without indulging in the cuisine that helps make it famous, from tomato pie and pork roll to saltwater taffy. Historian Karen Schnitzspahn introduces the culinary background of the shore area as told in her book Jersey Shore Food History: Victorian Feasts to Boardwalk Treats. 7pm, in the Historic Cold Spring Village Welcome Center Museum. Call 609-898-2300. 4/12: Beef And Beer From 8pm until 11pm at the Bayview, this benefit will help offset medical costs for Susan Shields, who is recovering from a recent car accident. Tickets are $26. Call Marty Shields at 609-778-8623, or the Bayview at 609-522-1287.4/12: Teen Dance This monthly event features a safe and friendly environment for seventh through 12th graders from 7-9:30pm. Admission is $5. Tickets can be purchased at the Cape May Convention Hall begin-ning at 6:30pm on dance nights. Local DJ and Police Athletic League representative, Tony Genaro, will be playing house music. Line up and request your favorite songs.4/13: Green Festival The Cape May City Green Team is hosting a Green Festival on Saturday, April 13. The Festival takes place rain or shine at Convention Hall. The theme is “Cape May — Home of the World Series of Birding” to stress the importance of ecotourism — and in particular, birding — on the region’s economy.

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3/31: Easter Fashion Stroll Along The Washington Street Mall

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« Girls, three and younger: 1st: Maya Moryakova; 2nd: Atali Jackson; 3rd: Juliette Archer

Boys, three and younger: 1st: Aiden Mangano; 2nd: Gavin Bailey; 3rd: Cooper DiMaioGirls, four to six: 1st: Aubrey McGarrity; 2nd: Caitlin Hofacker; 3rd: Jessica HurdBoys, four to six: 1st: Matteo Bucci; 2nd: Gavin McGarrity; 3rd: Giani JacksonGirls, seven to nine: 1st: Sophia Sachar; 2nd: Mahogany Kelly; 3rd: Isabella PillaBoys, four to six: 1st: John Gattone; Girls, 10 to 12: 1st: Reilly Sheehan; 2nd: Sabrina Kratochwill; 3rd: Holly TurnerBoys, 10 to 12: 1st: Jack Sheehan; 2nd: Jason McGovern; 3rd: John KratochwillGirls, 13+: 1st: Madelyn Ord; 2nd: Shade LongBoy, 13+: 1st: Chris CroninBest Dressed Lady 1st: Melissa Spence; 2nd: Eileen Kratochwill; 3rd: Mary Jo ArdBest Dressed Man: 1st: Timothy SpenceBest Dressed Couple: 1st: Steve and Amy McGarrity; 2nd: John and Audrey GattoneBest Dressed Family: 1st: Kratochwill Family; 2nd: McGarrity Family; 3rd: Jackson FamilyBest Youth Easter Bonnet: Aubrey McGarrity Best Adult Easter Bonnet: Melissa Spence

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WEEKLY EVENTSCape May Brewing Company Tours And Tastings Wednesday and Thursdays from 4-8pm; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12-8pm. Call 609-849-9933.Roller Skating The last day of roller skating for the season is April 7. Check capemayrecreation.org for the most up-to-date schedule. Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Organizations of Cape May County Every Saturday through April 14, this Carriage House Gallery exhibit explores the significance of the above organizations on African American Social Life. Admission is free. For hours, call the Center for Community Arts at 609-884-5404.Youth Arts Program From 5 to 8pm every Saturday, children ages 10-14 will create art AND enjoy dinner, courtesy of the Center for Community Arts. The theme is “up-cycled Mixed Media Art”... which means the kids will be creating treasures from trash. For more info, call 609-884-7525.Open Mic Night It’s become a local institution, every Friday night at the Pilot House from 8-10pm.Art At The Library The Center for Community Arts presents this art education program for children ages 6-9 at the Cape May Library from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on Thursdays. The class will read a book, discuss the illustrations and create art inspired by the story. This year’s theme? Animals in art! For more info, contact 609-884-7525. Mommy And Me Nature Classes For curious naturalists-to-be and a parent, guardian, or grandparent who want to focus on nature with stories, songs, crafts, activities, outdoor experiences, and lots of fun! $7 for members, $9 for non-members. At the Nature Center of Cape May. 10:30am-11:30am. Call 609-898-8848.Spring Aquatics Gentle Water Exercise Class on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:30-6:10pm; Aqua Exercise on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15-7:15pm; Aqua Cardio Jam on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:30pm (Bring water shoes!); Aqua Yoga on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30pm; Kinder Learn To Swim (for kids 4-5 years old) on Wednesdays from 4-4:45pm. At Cape May City Elementary. Call 609-884-9565.Fitness Classes Yoga Stretch and Sculpt on Wednesdays from 11am-noon; Zumba Gold on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9-10am; Intro to Yoga on Saturdays from 10-11am; Pilates Reform Bar on Fridays from 4:45 to 5:30pm; Zumba With Angie on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm; Jazz Aerobics on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am; Wee Play (for parents and toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years) on Thursdays from 10-11:30am. At Franklin Street Civic Center. Call 609-884-9565.Story Book Hour Conducted by the Cape May Library, this program includes storybook readings, games and playtime. Wednesdays from 10:30am to 11:30am. Call 609-884-9565.Birding Tours By trail or by boat! Contact the Cape May Bird Observatory at 609-884-2736 for a complete list.Terrible Tuesdays It’s an Ugly Mug tradition. Live music, good drinks.

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Talk Of The Town

Easy Being GreenREMEMBER when “going green” was a phrase reserved largely for dreadlocked hippies in hemp clothing? Before climate change and carbon footprints were part of the everyday vernacular? Even then, our city’s administration was ahead of the curve… that’s right, we’ve been critical of our officials in these pages, but we give props where props are due. And not just to our city officials… there’s a beautiful synergy in this town between politicians, busi-ness owners, restaurateurs, and residents all working toward a common goal: creating a sustain-able future. The Green Fair hap-pening from 10am to 4pm at Con-vention Hall on April 13 might be considered a culmination of so many forward-thinking efforts.

“Sustainability has been a focus for probably about 30 years,” Mayor Ed Mahaney told Continued On Page 14 ?

us, explaining that the city’s envi-ronmental commission has been a major catalyst for increased awareness regarding the impor-tance of maintaining a healthy balance between the natural world and human life.

The benchmark accomplish-ments have been many. There was the water conservation program which made low-flow showerheads and toilets avail-able to residents. There was the building of the desalination plant, still the only one of its kind in the state, during Mayor Mahaney’s first administration, between 1995 and 1998. And there have been tree-planting programs, anti-idling enforcement cam-paigns, efforts to use recycled mulch in local gardens, the birth of community paper-shredding days, the installation of energy-saving appliances in public build-ings that lowered the city’s electric bill by approximately $17,000…

the list is extensive and even a bit overwhelming.

By 2011, the establishment of a nonprofit certification pro-gram called Sustainable Jersey — meant to recognize municipal-ities doing such work, and to pro-vide training and financial incen-tives for those wanting to do more — had led Mayor Mahaney and the city council to put together a green team, comprised of 21 pro-active residents. The group was responsible for cataloging the city’s green accomplishments to date so that they might be pre-sented to Sustainable Jersey. That same year, Cape May’s first formal year of participation, the city was awarded the organization’s high-est honor, a silver designation. In 2012, it achieved the same. “They are one of the elite,” we were told by Sustainable Jersey represen-tative Kristy Ranieri. “Cape May

Oyster Bay’s Hot New BarWE LOVE the new 28-seater bar at Oyster Bay and we think you will, too. The restaurant, on Lafayette Street (opposite Acme), has enjoyed a loyal fol-lowing for years, but we think this expansion will attract a new group of people eager to try a buzzy new bar scene. On Saturday night we bumped into Bill Briggs and Jenny Cupp, who said, “Don’t you just love this?” Then Tom and Nancy O’Hara came in with their fam-ily and feasted on a whole bunch of goodies from the bar menu. More and more people are choosing to eat dinner at a bar, rather than a dining room, so this is a smart move, and a great addition to the town.

Go, Ben, Go!OUR Historical Editor, Ben Miller, is down 50 pounds in his campaign to lose over 200 pounds and raise donations for local food banks along the way, which he began just 90 days ago.

High School Shout-OutLocal Eagle Scout and Lower Cape May Regional High School senior Jackson K. Von Sav-age sent us a lovely letter in the hopes we would acknowlege the generosity of Cape Resorts’ Co-Managing Partner Curtis Bashaw, who hosted 15 mem-bers of LCMR’s Future Busi-ness Leaders of America Club at Congress Hall. “We are all grate-ful to Mr. Bashaw for his time and valuable insights that we’ll be able to soon apply practically once we complete our formal education and enter our respec-tive fields,” Jackson wrote.

Our Hot New NeighborThe cool women’s clothing bou-tique, People People, will open in its new Sunset Boulevard loca-tion this Saturday.

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is a star.” It’s likely why the orga-nization has sought out Mayor Mahaney to join their board, along with four other New Jersey mayors, a position he’s accepted. Out of 566 municipalities in the state, only 113 are certified, and only 11 of these are labeled silver.

But Cape May isn’t slowing down when it comes to going green. The honors come on the heels of more exciting develop-ments, like the city-wide move to single-stream recycling that was put into place last Monday, or the work the city’s construction office is doing to counsel people under-taking construction projects on the most responsible building materials. Or the installation of the wind turbine being worked on this week at Cape May City Elementary, while the kids are on spring break. The city got a grant for it in 2011, not only in order to reduce the school’s energy costs but to open young eyes to the importance of alternative

Talk Of The Town? From Page 13


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energy, as operating the turbine will become an integral part of the curriculum.

And so many of these endeavors are being done with “free” money. “We’ve gotten over $200,000 worth of city improve-ments paid for by grants and rebates,” Mayor Mahaney told us. Over the last three years, Cape May has worked with the State Board of Public Utilities on an initiative called Direct Install. The city underwent an energy audit, and because it agreed to make more than 25 percent of the sug-gested improvements (you’ve probably noticed the solar panels on the beach patrol headquar-ters, for instance), not only was the cost of the audit rebated, but Direct Install footed the majority of the bill for the work. Now, more than 30 businesses in town are pursuing their own energy audits, and the city is working on extend-ing the same opportunity to home owners.

And these are just the projects that get mentioned at meetings of city council (mentioned to sparse

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crowds, but mentioned nonethe-less). There are other under-the-radar movements afoot, like the building of a 1,600-square foot house on Roslyn Avenue in North Cape May that’s intended to be a near-zero energy home. Michael Sebright of Energy Reconsidered, Inc, based in Blue Bell, Pennsyl-vania, told us he’s working as the energy consultant for the project, but that all of the parties involved in its construction, includ-ing architect John Huber, have worked together from the begin-ning to create a home that will generate nothing in utility costs… think solar paneling and a sophis-ticated heat recovery ventilation system that introduces fresh air to a building in an efficient way. An electrical panel will monitor every circuit in the house, nick-named by those involved as “Exit Zero house,” sending a data feed to Michael’s office so that energy output can be analyzed.

“We’ve built several of these homes in the Philadelphia area,”



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Michael told us. “But this will be the first of its kind in the area, and we’re hoping the prototype will be replicated. There are 50 homes in that neighborhood in which the exact same thing could be put in place.”

And we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the work of some of the establishments in town, like the Mad Batter restaurant and Caroll Villa Hotel, with floors of sustainable bamboo, a bar made of recycled material and men’s rooms featuring waterless uri-nals, among other eco-friendly features. Or the work of Cape Resorts, which sources 80 per-cent of the produce for its restau-rants from its Beach Plum Farm. Or the work of the Cape May Bird Observatory and the Nature Cen-ter, who do great work promoting eco-tourism.

So, it makes sense that this city would be hosting the Green Fair on April 13. “There won’t be

vendors,” Mayor Mahaney told us. “We’re not trying to sell people something.” Instead, exhibitors will be on hand to entertain and educate. Look for best-selling authors, as well as representa-tives from Cape May Film Soci-ety, who will be showcasing some environmental movies, the Cape May Coast Guard Base, who will explain some of the ways they’ve made their base more energy-efficient, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, US Fish and Wildlife, The Cape May Nature Center, The Atlantic County Util-ity Authority, the Audubon Soci-ety and, of course, Sustainable Jersey. You’ll get tips for ways to make your own home more green, and you’ll enjoy the entertainment provided by the Turtle Singer and the Brian Height Quartet.

Local chef Jimmy Burton of the Rusty Nail will be on hand making some tasty, and sustain-able, treats. “The value to any resident is to come out and see how we maintain our quality of life through some simple steps,” Continued On Page 18 ?

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Down On The FarmSINCE we’re on quite a sustain-ability kick here, we would be remiss not to mention an excit-ing, sustainably-minded event happening in the Congress Hall Ballroom on April 18: Forum On The Green — Farm-To-Table Dinner.

The dinner is a part of this year’s Cape May Forum, a series of events which facilitate dis-cussion between Cape Mayans about a topic important to the community. This year’s theme, “Water Matters”, seems espe-cially pertinent for our neck of the woods. “Our mission is to bring speakers and experts who will benefit everyone, locals and tour-ists,” Cape May Forum President Ronnie Cohen told us. “This is an initiative that a number of people

in the community wanted to bring to Cape May, so now here we are, in our fourth year, and we have a few special things up our sleeve. We are partnering with National Geographic, we’re hosting our very first book club with the help of the Cape May County Library, and we’re partnering with a lot of local non-profit organizations, includ-ing the New Jersey Maritime Museum, who are sponsoring a lecture. We’re also inviting some renowned speakers.” Among these keynoters? West Cape May resident John Francis, otherwise known as the PlanetWalker, who was so abhorred by human treat-ment of the planet in the ’70s that he gave up traveling by motorized car for 22 years and walked the length of America.

The Farm-to-Table Dinner is one of the Forum’s biggest fund-raisers. “It began in our second year, when the topic was ‘The Pol-itics of Food in the 21st Century,’” Ronnie said. “People absolutely



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Talk Of The Town? From Page 16loved it, so we decided to make it yearly.”

The event, open to everyone, is a product of Cape May Forum’s partnership with Slow Food South Jersey, an organization that emphasizes the importance of eating local, fresh, and in-season food. “It will be delicious,” Ron-nie said. “We’re featuring Cape May oysters, scallops, fish, local cheeses and crackers, and local wines.”

Ronnie also told us that all of the evening’s produce will be coming from West Cape May’s 62-acre Beach Plum Farm, which provides the produce for all of the Cape Resorts restaurants (Ebbitt Room, Blue Pig Tavern, Tommy’s Folly, The Rusty Nail) so we caught up with head farmer/ manager Jaime Alvarez. But what’s on the evening’s menu, he told us, is yet to be decided. “The thing about this type of event,” he said, “is that whatever is grow-

ing well at the time of the dinner is what’s served. Judging by the things that we’re growing right now, you’ll probably see our greenhouse tomatoes. And you might see other vegetables, like parsley, carrots, turnips, beets, and lettuce.” A 3,000-square-foot greenhouse has increased the options. “Right now, and in the past couple of months, we have been growing all kinds of differ-ent things in there,” he said. “Dif-ferent varieties of lettuce, baby greens, and some spices, which are delivered to restaurants at least once a week.”

But no matter how broad or narrow your palette, Ronnie assured us, you’ll leave the Farm-To-Table Dinner satisfied. “We will have something for every-one,” she said. “We’ll even have vegan and vegetarian options. This dinner gives us a way to both contribute to the community and eat healthy, delicious food at the same time.”

So far, there are about 175 guests expected, and tickets

are still on sale at the Forum’s website, priced at $60. For more info, visit capemayforum.org.

After The StormWE OFTEN print pictures of our readers holding Exit Zero on white sandy beaches and picturesque mountaintops, but there’s one subscriber whose been reading his issues in a war zone.

At least, that’s how 59-year-old school teacher Mike Letso describes Lavalette, New Jersey, post Hurricane Sandy.

A lifelong surfer, Mike is comfortable in the water, but even he was terrified by the ocean that, during the storm, turned his home town into an unrecognizable mess. “Houses are upside down,” he said. “One was spun completely around. Many are splintered with noth-ing but a roof on them. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Mike and his wife, who chose not to evacuate, spent two days trapped inside their own house. “In retrospect, we were

ignorant,” he said. “We should have left. We watched the water go from a trickling down the street to a river. We were freaked out, and in total darkness. When we finally came out, we saw the devastation everywhere. There are places, just blocks away, where you can’t tell where the street used to be. It’s a reality check… one night can destroy everything.”

In addition to losing so many sentimental things — 50-year-old Christmas decorations, chil-dren’s toys Mike had hoped his grandkids would enjoy one day, all of his old music books — the couple lost three vehicles, as well as their plumbing, water and electricity, rendering their house unlivable… a reality, they say, that pales in comparison to that of so many neighbors. “I have survivor’s guilt,” Mike said. “We were some of the lucky ones.” Still, the Letsos hitched a ride out of town and took up residence



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But the week of St. Patrick’s Day, the couple returned home, the only ones on their street to do so. “I sat on the stoop after mid-night,” he said. “I felt like playing, so I took a big can of Guinness and the 1982 Fender F-75 I got for my high school graduation and played in the freezing cold. People ask why we don’t move, and it’s a good question. I actu-ally think Cape May is much nicer, but this is the place I know. The awful stench of the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay still pervades everything. A coating of muck won’t wash away. The stench and gloom are still unbearable.”

Or at least it would be, if it weren’t for the solace Mike takes from surfing, songwriting, and one of his favorite pastimes, vis-iting Cape May. “The first time I went there was my wedding

night,” he told us. “My wife kept her dress on while we were on the promenade, eating funnel cake. It was beautiful.”

Now, the couple visits Cape May four or five times a year. Immediately following the storm, they spent a few nights at the Grand Hotel. “It was the most wonderful feeling to know Cape May wasn’t affected, espe-cially because we’d heard rumors that the town didn’t exist any-more. And recently, we wanted to go surfing. Because it’s so sad here, where you have to walk by mashed-up houses, we got up at dawn and drove to Queen Street. What a wonderful diversion.”

A diversion, Mike told us, that makes the road ahead feel just a bit less arduous. “Being in Cape May,” he said, “that’s the first time we’ve been able to think about something other than this tragedy. A drive down the Park-way, and we’re in a peaceful place.”

■ CALLING ALL RESIDENTS The VFW, Peterson-Little Post 386, will be conducting an American Red Cross blood drive on April 19 from 1-6pm at the VFW Post Home at 419 Congress Street. For more information, call Rich Nowakowski at 609-846-5128.■ CALLING ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS Cape May County Men’s Softball League announces spring softball registration.The Cape May County Men’s Softball League will begin on May 6 and continue through mid-August. All games are played mid-week and typically start at 6:30pm. The recreational league is for men 17 and older who residents of Cape May County. Walk-in and mail-in registrations will be accepted at City of Cape May Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Civic Affairs, located at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue. Cape May Convention Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm and from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Deadline is April 12.■ CALLING ALL DOG OWNERS Wouldn’t it be nice if your dog could sit or stay down while you make dinner or when friends come to visit? The spring session of area dog training classes will begin on Tuesday evening, April 9 in West Cape May. Sessions run for eight weeks at a cost of $80. The next class session will begin in October. For questions, about puppies, call 609-425-1168; beginners, 609-602-8163 or advanced, 609-513-4770■ CALLING ALL BOATERS NJ Boating Safety Courses are offered at the US Coast Guard Training Center from 8:30am to 4:30pm on April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, and August 10. This course is required for all vessel Operators and personal water craft operators in the State of New Jersey and offered by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 82, Cape May.

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ALEATHEA’S7 Ocean Street, Cape May(609) 884-5555, Ext. 226www.innofcapemay.com

Aleathea’s serves good food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail on their beachfront porch. Happy hour specials Sunday thru Friday 3-5pm.

B, L, D$15-$45Cards:

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H U AVALON COFFEE7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape Maywww.avaloncoffeecompany.com

They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee, smoothies and much more! Plus two locations to choose from in the area! B, L

$3-$8Cards:

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AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW991 Ocean Drive, Cape May(609) 884-5878www.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.

D$24-$30Cards:

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BELLA VIDA CAFÉ406 N. Broadway, West Cape May(609) 884-6332www.bellavidacafe.com

You’ll leave feeling satisfied, and proud for having made a healthy choice... Lots of homemade selections, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian items.

B, L$5-$25Cards:

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THE BLACK DUCK1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May(609) 898-0100www.blackduckonsunset.com

Opens on April 12! A chic interior and stylish food, but the ambience is anything but pretentious. Modern American cuisine. Plus the coolest address on the island!

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THE BLUE PIG TAVERN251 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-8422www.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.


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FULLBAR

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BOILER ROOM251 Beach Avenue in Congress HallCape 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

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BROWN ROOM251 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-8422www.congresshall.com

It’s Cape May’s living room... Cape May’s stylish, sexy, Gatsby-esque living room. And the cocktails are as good as the decor. Cocktails

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CABANAS429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-4800www.cabanasonthebeach.com

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

$8-$25Cards:

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FULLBAR

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HCAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY1288 Hornet Road, Rio Grande(609) 849-9933www.capemaybrewery.com

It’s the first microbrewery at ther Jersey shore, and it’s creating quite the buzz... they won Best IPA at the 2012 Atlantic City Beer Fest. Check out the new tasting room.

Brewery$5-$11Cards:

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HCAPE MAY HONEY FARM135 Sunset BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 425-6434

It’s a bee-autiful thing — Cape May Honey Farm offers local raw honey, imported honey, and home and beauty products that have been homemade using beeswax.

Honey$7-$35Cards:

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HKEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season


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CAPE MAY OLIVE OIL COMPANY324 Carpenter’s LaneCape May800-584-1887

This 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

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HCAPE MAY WINERY711 Townbank Road, North Cape May(609) 884-1169www.capemaywinery.com

This beautiful winery is open daily from 12-5pm (6pm Fri and Sat.) Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Look for their new wine releases!

Winery$5-$27Cards:

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CAPE ORIENT315 Ocean Street, Cape May(609) 898-0088www.capeorient.com

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

$12-$19Cards:

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HCARRIAGE HOUSE1048 Washington Street, Pysick Estate, (609) 884-5404www.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-$19V, MC, AE, D

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CUCINA ROSA301 Washington Street Mall (609) 898-9800www.cucinarosa.com

Nicely located at the beginning of the mall, this classic Italian restaurant is a must-visit. Simply superb food. D

$12-$29Cards:

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C-VIEW INNTexas 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-$18Cards: V, MC

FULLBAR

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HDEPOT MARKET CAFÉ409 Elmira StreetCape 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.

B, L, D $6-$14 BYOB NO YESu b

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THE EBBITT ROOM25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700www. virginiahotel.com

Enjoy your mealon the Ebbitt Room porch, overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or enjoy the simple elegance of this dining room. D

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

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GECKO’SCarpenter’s Square MallCape May(609) 898-7750

Superb and authentic southwestern food on the patio makes for a sublime culinary experience in a garden like setting. Now go grab a burrito!

L, D $8-$24 BYOB YES YES bH

GREEN STREET MARKET3167 Route 9 South, Rio Grande(609) 463-0606greenstreetmarket.com

This family owned and operated gourmet food store provides all natural, healthy, fresh and delicious whole foods specializing in organic, locally grown and fair trade certified products.

Organic Food Shop

Please call for info

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HARBOR VIEW954 Ocean Drive, Cape May(609) 884-5444www.harborviewcapemay.com

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Friday is pizza night and shrimp stravaganza! Burger Mania is on Sunday.

B, L, D$6-$30Cards: V, MC

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KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season


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HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347, www.hawkhavenvineyard.com

Open year round. Tasting room open daily 11am to 6pm. Wine tasting & sales, wine by the glass & bottle, gourmet cheese plates to enjoy on premise.

L, Winery$6-$32Cards:

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HEMINGWAY’S1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-5611www.hemingwayscapemay.com

A relaxed yet elegant island ambiance, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and classic seafood creations. Check their ad for their nightly specials!


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LOUISA’S CHOCOLATE BAR108 Jackson Street, Cape May(609) 884-5519

Have a sweet tooth? This is the place for you. The chocolate is of the highest quality... in both familiar and adventurous flavors. Plus chcocolate is good for your soul!

Chocolates$2 - ?Cards:

V, MC, AE, DN/A NO YES

HLUCKY BONES1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONEwww.luckybonesgrill.com

A huge hit and local’s favorite for a reason. Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service. Lucky Bones gets it right every single time. L, D

$6-$22Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBAR

For tables of eight or more

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MAD BATTER19 Jackson Street, Cape May(609) 884-5970www.madbatter.com

The original fine dining restaurant in Cape May and still one of the best. The food is always creative and tasty. B, L, D

$19-$30Cards:


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MARTINI BEACH 429 Beach AvenueCape May(609) 884-1925

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

$15-$30Cards:

V, MC, D, AE BAR YES NO

MERION INN106 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!

DBAR

Cards: V, MC, D, AE

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

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

$9-$30Cards:

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HORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHENWashington Street Mall and on the Promenade, Cape May800-23-FUDGE • fudgekitchens.com

It’s family owned and operated, and you can tell. The service AND the fudge are exceptional. And their saltwater taffy? It’s the perfect seashore treat.

Chocolatesand candy

$3-$15V, MC, AE, D

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OYSTER BAY615 Lafayette Street, Cape May884-2111www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful new bar, a new bar menu, unique martinis and classic, generous dishes. Check out their happy hour Wednesday thru Friday from 4:30-6:30.

D$12-$29Cards:

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HPETER SHIELDS1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-9090www.petershieldsinn.com

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

$22-$39Cards:

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THE PILOT HOUSE142 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-3449www.pilothousecapemay.com

A classic pub and restaurant offering award-winning burgers, excellent homemade comfort food, fresh local seafood and an authentic, friendly ambience.

L, D$5-$25Cards:

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THE RED STORE500 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.

B, L$5-$35

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RIO STATION3505 Route 9 SouthRio Grande(609) 889-2000

While everything around it has changed, the Rio is still serving excellent food with old-style, friendly service. great wings too! L, D

$13-$29Cards:


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SEASIDE CHEESE COMPANY600 Park Blvd(609) 884-8700www.seasidecheesecapemay.com

A huge plus for the area when it opened, and this place continues to delight with savory gourmet cheeses and treats. Plus they now carry caviar too.

L, D$4-$12Cards:

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SUNSET LIQUORS106 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!

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TISHA’S318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119www.tishasfinedining.com

This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall and serves delicious food for both lunch and dinner! B, L, D

$18-$35Cards:

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THE UGLY MUG426 Washington Street MallCape May (609) 884-3459

A Cape May legend, and even better now that they’ve put those wonderful booths in there — such a treat. You’ll find some of the best live entertainment in town here!

L, D$12-$25Cards:

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UKAI1500 Route 47 South, Rio Grande(609) 770-7773www.sushiukai.com

Enjoy delicious, fresh and nutritious authentic Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine — all homemade. They also serve delicious sushi. Try the Fire Wok!

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UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSEBeach Avenue & Perry StreetCape 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!

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VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY II3704 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

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WASHINGTON INN801 Washington Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-5697www.washingtoninn.com

Superb gourmet food, and a bar to get your night off on the right foot. Amazing wine list. Take your valentine here for a really special evening.

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WILLOW CREEK WINERY168 Stevens Street, West Cape May(609) 770-8782www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com

You can “adopt” one of the vines on this breathtaking, 50-acre winery, which will afford you the VIP treatment! Winery V, MC, AE, D Winery NO NO

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The UndertowTerry O’Brien’s weekly column... it’s about nothing and everything, all at the same time

IT IS a good thing I’m heading up that new magazine in Wildwood (The Wild Times); with mentions in three col-umns last week (Talk of the Town, Here’s To Your Health, Answer Lady)

Exit Zero might not be big enough for me any-more… (Yeah, yeah… I know I just set up 1,000 fat jokes… worth it!)

Twice was so nice we’re going to do it thrice; Beatles Night III! This time at The Bayshore Inn on Saturday, 4/20 (smoke ’em if you got ’em…), which we (The Love Me Dudes) think is going to be a GREAT room for a rock & roll show; rowdy, loud, unapolo-getic… like us! Thanks to Jim Linnington (whom you may remember from his “Top 10 Reasons to Hate Terry O’Brien” Mangia, Mangia ad a few years back) for bringing us in. You have chosen wisely. We’re going to kick North Cape May’s ass! In a peace-and-love-y, Beatles-y way, of course.

Cabanas bartendress Mary Sexton, for one, is extremely excited we’re playing the Bayshore because “I can get really drunk cuz’ I only live two blocks away.” Which is why the Beatles became a band in the first place.

Speaking of Cabanas, while I was in there last week for Singer Songwriter, I started to reminisce about the place which has been a pretty big part of my life these last 20 years. First as Cheetah’s (the legendary Gloria’s predates my arrival) with its chee-tah print bar stools and wallpaper. Then as the Shipwreck Saloon, where I spent the summer of 1995 singing five nights a week with Southwind (they wouldn’t let me join their Dyna-Floes blues band; too young and too white). Met Jack Wright there and kicked off my Exit Zero odyssey and logged several thousand hours of Terry O’ke time at Cabanas. Always, always have a good expe-rience there, no matter what it’s called (but

hopefully it remains Cabanas for a good, long time.)

While I’m being nostalgic, I also ran into former cast mate and band member Jim Maher during Singer Songwriter. The Maher’s have faced tribulations, but seem to have come out the other side. Jim and I shared many stages working with Tom Cupp’s theatre group in the ’00s, and he was the original rhythm guitarist (and clearly the most talented guy in the band) of The O’Brien Brother Band in 2000-2001.

Parker Smith (Ping!) Clarification of the Week: Parker took exception to my comment about Elaine’s a couple of weeks ago, so let me explain. No, it’s too much… let me sum up; I am very happy the Elaine’s dining room and theater underwent a complete overhaul and wish them nothing but the best moving forward, despite my checkered history there. I have grudgingly moved on. My comment was meant as a play on what we considered a “renovation” in the ’90s; a fresh coat of paint and a new extension cord. Zero percent offense meant. Drama queens…


Japanese • Sushi • Chinese • Thai Cuisine

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ROUNDLunch • Dinner • Take-Out • Catering

315 Ocean Street, Washington Commons Mall(609) 898-0088 • www.capeorient.com

Eat In or Take Out 409 Elmira Street, Cape May

(Next to the Train Station) • 609-884-8030

Open Mon. - Sat. 7am-5pm (til 7pm starting March 22)

Join us at the VFW for Friday night snacks

and Sunday night dinners!

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

We Can Cater Any Event!

• OLIVE OILS• BALSAMIC VINEGARS• FRESH BREADS• GOURMET SALTS• RUBS/SPICES• GIFT BOXES

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Help Us CelebrateOur 1 Year Aniversary!

• PASTA• JAMS• SPREADS• SUGARS• MUSTARDS• DIPS


Superhero of the Week: Me! I hit the Wildwood Pizza Hut for lunch a few weeks back (Mark Chamberlain, I had the salad bar, I swear! And… four slices), and as we arrived we found a gentlemen lying in the parking lot, copious amounts of blood dripping from his head. Lucky for him I had just completed my Morey’s Piers First Aid training and was able to keep him com-fortable until EMTs arrived. Lucky for me no one has yet guessed my secret identity. By day, humble haunted house manager. By night… KARAOKE MAN! (It’s like a real superhero but with slightly lower produc-tion values.) AND I killed a spi-der that night. All by myself.

Retraction of the Week: As regular readers know, Flying Fish owner Sue Lotozo and I had a bit of a tiff over an Animal Outreach item I wrote last year. And after I decided to publicly air our grievances (per Festivus tradition…) I then reported the nicely-placed barb she sent my way during Burns Supper in Jan-uary. Well, upon speaking with Sue at the super-secret mid-night concert at Exit Zero HQ last week, turns out I’d completely misconstrued her words and she had not meant to (hilariously) insult me at all. So, bygones. In my defense, it is this frothing, overworked imagination that has brought you karaoke-based murder mysteries and zombie-based Christmas stories.

New Gig of the Week: Was a small but mighty crowd that attended the debut of Terry O’ke at the Mad Batter last Tuesday; Rico Suave, Mary Hemenway, John Cooke, Chris South and Bill Caterini, a few bar patrons and a couple of Morey’s Piers co-workers. While lightly attended, it was still a good time. I believe there are plans to do another one in April, unless…

Apology of the Week: For some inexplicable reason I went full diva on the Mad Batter staff at the end of the night, something I never, ever, EVER do. Ever. Seri-ously. Ask anyone. I’m as easy-going as they come. All I can say

in my defense is that it was the end of a 16-hour day and… no, even that sounds lame. Instead, allow me to just say to Marta, Mike and Matt; I’m sorry.

Deadline kept me from reporting on Billy Joel Night, Wildwood this week (look for plenty next week), but if last Sunday’s rehearsal is any indi-cation, The Glass Houses are going to kick unholy ass. And while it’s been a bit of a bummer that so many of our open mic performers have dropped out, each one brings me closer to my dream of singing every song in a four-hour Billy Joel show.

North Beach Health Club Update: Well, um, there isn’t one this week since my sched-ule has kept me from making it in for a while, but that doesn’t mean I’m not seeing results. With semi-regular exercise and being more careful with my diet, I have dropped to 226 pounds. I have done this in the dead of winter without running around an amusement pier all day (and editing a new magazine all night), so I am encouraged; my 2012 low of 223 was achieved in August after 3 months of screaming around Ghost Ship. My “journey” (I know, I think that’s a lame word for it, too) started 1/1/12 at 252lbs. By 1/1/14 I’d like to be 199.5.

Rio Station Open Mic Thursday continues to be a fun get together. I wish a few more players would come our way, but I know last Thursday was tough with Stellar Mojo over in Wild-wood and Fuzzybone down at Carney’s. (On a side note, why didn’t the fire department just put up stickers at Carney’s say-ing, “IF YOU ENTER THESE PREMISES YOU WILL DIE A SLOW HORRIBLE AGONIZ-ING DEATH!” Might have been more subtle.)

Lastly this week, check out Mike Dempsey’s ’80s Night, which will run after Kiddy O’ke on Sunday nights starting June 30. Mike runs a great show and his bands are always full of killer musicians. So I ask all my kara-oke and open mic friends to go.

’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.

The Undertow? From Page 35

Green Street Market

Local & Organic Produce & CheesesLocal Organic Grass Fed Meats

Free Range Organic PoultryGluten Free, Vegan, Raw

Vitamins and Supplements

OPEN 7 DAYS

3167 RT. 9 SOUTH RIO GRANDE NJ 08242 (NEXT TO AVALON COFFEE)

609-463-0606www.greenstreetmarket.com

email: [email protected]

Natural Health & Gourmet


LCMR Student Of The Week

«LOWER Cape May Regional High School senior Lindsey Harner of Cape May City is now shaving her head for St. Bal-

drick’s for the third consecutive year. St. Baldrick’s is an organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Along with shav-ing their heads, participants also raise money for the cause. Harner’s grandfather was and is her inspiration for joining this cause after he was diagnosed with cancer. “I wanted to be bald with my grandfa-ther,” said Harner, when asked why she first shaved her head.

Along with St. Baldrick’s, Harner is also a varsity tennis player, a National Honor Society and Key Club member. Her parents, Lauren and Bill Harner III, continue to support her in whatever activity she pursues.

In the future, Harner hopes to attend Rowan University and major in elementary education.

STORY BY DEVON JAMISON / PHOTO BY LAUREN MURPHY

Coffees • Smoothies Breakfast Sandwiches Specialty Sandwiches

Bagels • Baked Goods Cappuccinos • Lattes

Gourmet Cream Cheeses

Open Saturday and Sunday 7 Gurney Street, Cape May

(609) 898-8088

Open Daily3704 Bayshore Rd., North Cape May

(609) 846-0040

WE’RE BACK...ZOE’S IS OPEN!

(Starting Friday, April 5)

Serving Breakfast & Lunch on the Weekends

HUGE OMELETS & SANDWICHES!

Pet Friendly Patio

(609) 884-1233 • 715 Beach Ave., Cape May

Pack up your snow boots...Put on your flip flops...

Pick up a fork...




Anthony, Gabriel, and Corinne Amuroso

SeasideCheese Co.

600 PARK BOULEVARD, WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

WE NOW CARRY CAVIAR!American Sturgeon

Paddlefish RoeSalmon Roe

609-884-5878 • 991 Ocean Drive, cape May

Free aMple parking • blueclawrestaurant.cOM

And Clipper Ship Pub

• Dinner from 5-9pm Friday, Saturday and Holiday Sundays

• Early Dinner Specials 5-6pm

• Light Fare Pub Menu 5-10pm

• 1/2 Price Raw Bar Items in the Pub 5-6pm


FORUM ON THE GREEN:Farm-to-Table Dinner at Congress Hall

Thursday, April 18 6 to 9pmTickets $60

M E N U H I G H L I G H T S… appetizers of local cheeses & freshly-baked breads | a raw bar of Cape May Salts

Beach Plum Farm Root Vegetable Chowder | scallopschoice of pan-seared chicken, fish, Shepherd’s Pie or Portabella mushroom

wine from local vineyards …

For more information & reservations:CAPE MAY FORUM

1636 Delaware Avenue, Cape May NJ609-770-2626

[email protected] | capemayforum.org

Slow Food South Jersey Shore

Cape May, Atlantic& Cumberland Counties

“ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL.” OIL ON CANVAS. SANDRA BLOODWORTH.

Cape May Forum invites you to a special seasonal dinner.Congress Hall’s Executive Chef Jeremy Einhorn prepares a unique

5-course meal with the freshest of ingredients - all from local sources.~ We have limited seating – Reserve Now! ~


21st ANNUAL FRANK J. BOGLE, SR.

Cla s s i c

SIGN UP EARLY!Your tax deductible donation of $175 includes

brunch, all golf fees, open bar & dinner.Dinner Guest only is $70.

To sign up or sponsor a hole, stop by The Original Fudge Kitchen

513 Washington Street MallCape May

Monday, May 6, 2012 Avalon Golf & Country ClubShotgun/Scramble 12 noon

Brunch - 10:30am @ Tavern on the GreenCocktails/Dinner - 6:30pm @ The Lobster House

Village Green Civic Association

CASINO TRIPWednesday, April 17

Cost is $20 per person

includes transportation, $10 slot play

and a show featuring “Allen Edwards... the Singer”.

Motorcoach leaves Victorian Towers promptly at 10am

and departs Resorts at 5:30pm

For Tickets or more info, please call Joe Rippman at

(609) 884-3932


Dan Murphy, Natalie Sudell



Escape from the real world On Our 50 acre farM, vineyarD anD winery.

NOW OPEN EVERY DAY ALL YEAR ROUND

~ For wine & sangria tastings, vineyard tours, bottle purchases, private wine events, and adopt a vine sales.

Stop by just to enjoy a glass of wine with friends and loved ones. Join us for a fun educational vineyard experience.

For more information or reservations please call us or visit our website.

168 Stevens Street, West Cape May • (609) 770-8782 or 609-884-7171 • WillowCreekWineryCapeMay.com

Cape MayPrime

BeachfrontRetail Space

For Information

609.884.7011

Located BetweenJackson & Perry Sts.Approx. 900 Sq. Ft.

Unique Martinis... Fresh Seafood... Tasty Steaks... Free Parking!

609-884-2111615 Lafayette Street, Cape May

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Check Out Our Fabulous New Bar...

Featuring A New Bar Menu!

Oyster BaySteak & Seafood Restaurant

Dinner from 5pm Wednesday thru Sunday

Happy Hour 4:30-6:30Wednesday - Thursday - Friday


Open Weekends! 135 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May • (609) 884-0020

Also at 9810 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor • 609-368-3355

We Have Moved to a New Location... 135 Sunset Blvd!

Pre-Season Sale 20% Off All New Merchandise


Cape AtlanticBook Company

2nd Floor of the City Centre Mall.Top of the escalator or just off the elevator.421 Washington Street MallCape May, NJ 08204

(609) 846-7688CapeAtlanticBookCompany.com

REAL BOOKS FOR REAL PEOPLE!

Open Daily From

10:00am

Open Daily during the Carpenters

Lane Construction!

3/23: Singer Songwriter Cape May At The Ugly Mug

Heather, Devin, Kelly


Anna, Jennifer, Audrey

Jason, Heidi, Cy


(609) 884-2300 • 510 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May

They Have Arrived... Just in Time for Spring! Five New Fragrances from Italy!!

Benissimo!!!

A L L I TA L I A , A L L I M P O RT S

The Italian Garden

Shutters - Blinds - Shades - Draperies 609-884-2545 • www.desatnicks.com

WINDOW FASHIONSSer ving Cape May County and Beyond since 1973

Trip ChipsTM

Available at the Exit Zero Store

109 Sunset Blvd.

Souvenir Casino Chips of the Destinations You Love!

CAPE MAY AND WEST CAPE MAY

AVAILABLE!

$4 each


Betsy McClintock, Rose Olivieri, Kelly McCorristin, Ariel Meredith


Sandi Guilshan, Terry Ross, Kristin Sullivan, Daneen Downey, “The Donger”

Donny and Sarah Montgomery, Melissa and Steve Sudd, Holly and Joe Camp

Contemporary & Estate Jewelry

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

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

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

We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver!

Unique Jewelry


The Old FogeyAh, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur

the kind of casual brutality that made our nation great. So it was only a matter of time before our model was seen as the stroke of well-informed genius that it is, and the powers that be decided to extend it.

We will go slowly at first, with neigh-boring towns picked according to need. Government advisors have visited these places to answer questions, soothe egos and apply stout sticks to the side of stub-born heads, and we are ready to go. We are not seeking to make “Cape May” the brand a cookie-cutter template, I stress: there

WELL, I must say I am not surprised. Enraged, yes. Flattered, a little. Scandalized of course. But the decision by State

authorities to enlarge Cape May boundar-ies to encompass some of our neighbors makes sense, I am forced to admit.

After all, we are a small city whose name and reputation are known world-wide. We are financially responsible, cul-turally envied, aesthetically superior and really, just an all-round example of how a city should be run. It is no secret that every president of this esteemed nation pays us a secret visit soon after taking office, to ask some basic questions of Cape May’s “Council of Elders”, a body whose name cannot even be breathed aloud (oops). We gather in a place of such seclusion that only a handful of people even know of its existence (and if The Ebbitt Room is busy that night, we go to The Brown Room) and we respond to the trickiest questions with answers that mix old-fashioned common-sense with realpolitik and a little dash of

can only be one Cape May. And we cannot begin to hope that every other city will have the benefit of the remarkable crop of eccen-tric geniuses who wash up here and never leave (unless apprehended by international law enforcement agencies or mental health bodies).

But we will be remodeling these com-munities in our own image, and extend-ing city boundaries to gently embrace them. Ocean City will become Cape May Along The Shore, Stone Harbor will be Cape Maybe With A Little Work, Lower Township is henceforth Cape May Fool Some People, Wildwood will be Cape You Must Be Bloody Kidding But We’ll Go Along With It and Philly will be Cape Pigs May Fly Before This Place Will Be Any Good.

In time, with success, the state will be New Cape May and possibly the country will undergo a slight shift in branding and be known as The United States of Cape Mayrica. Of course, if it fails and these places sully the good name, Cape May itself is ready for a swift distancing itself from the experiment, and be renamed Cape Nay.

312 WASHINGTON STREET MALLWHALESTALECAPEMAY.COM • 609.884.4808 WHALE’S TALE

30% - 50% OffSelect Jewelry

Including ButterflyArtworks!

Treat yourself or someone you love!

OPEN DAILY10AM-5PM


An eclectic thrift store supporting Volunteers in Medicine offers a mix of upscale clothing,

home decor, jewelry and funky treasures.

Open Tuesday through Sunday 600 PARK BLVD, WEST CAPE MAY • 609-884-5464

Join our artist in residence Penelope for Upcycle Saturdays!

Gratefully accepting donations & volunteer applications

Find us on Facebook

www.BaySpringsAlpacas.com

Shop in our farm store and check out our great selection of alpaca apparel and accessories: sweaters, capes, hats

& scarves, socks, throws, & yarn from the farm.

Bay Springs Farm Alpacas

Looking for a Special Gift?

Store Hours: Saturday & Sunday10-4PM

Bay Springs Farm542 New England Rd.Cape May, NJ 08204(near Higbee Beach)

Ph. 609-884-0563

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

Now also at West End Garage!

3/23: Singer SongwriterCape May At The Ugly Mug

Holly, Melissa, Sarah


Amanda and the Nuggets

Doogs, Eddie, Erin, Amanda

LLoyd’s of MiLLviLLe inc.Quality Service Since 1935 • Business and Residential

AWNINGS • RETRACTABLES • CANOPIES • BACKLIT

Off Shore

Pricing

Custom Made Canvas Awnings • In-House Fabrication

(856) 825-0345 [email protected]


407 Washington Street Mall, Cape May609-884-0334

www.henryscm.com

HENRY’S Exclusive Cape MayHeadquarters for:

The Best of Cape May

Only at Henry’s! Fits ALL bead bracelets!

4-sided bead

Discover your charm!

Our Readers Request To See Aleksey Moryakov’s Picture In Print!

And Hilary Pritchard sent us this one. Okay, okay, guys... your wish is our command!

Mary Ann Castagnetta sent us this photo of Exit Zero photographer Aleksey Moryakov with his wife, Maria, and beautiful baby Maya at last Sunday’s

Easter Stroll...

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROVING EXIT ZERO CORRESPONDENTS

Thursday, April 4, 2013Page 48 Thursday, March 21, 2013

Q: How do you spend $25 in order to save...

at 52 of the best stores, restaurants, salons and activities in Cape May?

$460

Thursday, April 4, 2013Thursday, March 21, 2013 Page 49

$460A: Buy The Cape May Experience Discount Deck for $25. A beautiful pack of cards that’s the best bargain to hit Cape May! Available end of April. To pre-order, visit us on Facebook, our store at 109 Sunset, or call 609-770-8479.


HEAT up your kitchen... SPICE up your life!

Everything for the serious and whimsical

cook... and the person who loves to entertain.

404 washington street mall, cape may • (609) 884-9292 • lovethecook.com

APRIL COFFEE OF THE MONTH...

CREAMCICLE

We Roast Our Own

Fresh Coffee!

Taste the difference!


Bunky and Carol Parker The Standing Cinema

Nicolette Kelley, Amber Slawek

Cathy and Greg Wright



Cape May Sports Memorabilia

Phone: 609-898-3332 email: [email protected]

www.capemaysportsmemorabilia.com

• Current Stars, Hall of Famers and Rookies •• Certified Autographed Items •

• Vintage Yearbooks, Programs and Publications •

LOCATED IN CAPE MAY AT ANTIQUES EMPORIA405 W. PERRY STREET

Large selection of high quality vintage sports

cards & memorabilia at reasonable prices. (609) 884-6181

600 Park BoulevardWest Cape May

www.katesflowershop.com

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FLORIST FOR 28 YEARS!

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3/23: Singer SongwriterCape May At The C-View Inn

Scotty and Joe DiGiamo, Carol, Mark


Ruth, Jim, Pam

Bayshore Shopping Plaza, 3845 Bayshore Road, North Cape Maynear the Acme Market

Hours are 10am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday. 609.846.7643

All proceeds benefit cApe regionAl MedicAl center.

Saturday,April 6

Refreshments and 20% off entire purchase

Thrif t Shop


Special 10th AnniversaryOld-Style Broadsheet Issue

On Sale from June 20, 20132500 Copies Printed

CONTACT JASON BLACK TO RESERVE SPACE IN THIS SPECIAL ISSUE...

Office: 609-770-8479Cell: 609-408-7629

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ADVERTISING RATESFull Page: $300Half Page: $175

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Twenty-fourth Page: $30 DEADLINE: MAY 10

Exit ZeroIt’s Going To Be A Long, Hot Summer!

Free Parking In Cape May Forever!

A VERY SPECIAL ISSUE TO COMMEMORATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAPE MAY’S SPRIGHLTY SHEET JULY & AUGUST, 2013 $1

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Cape May People Voted Best Ever

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3/23: Singer Songwriter Cape May At The Rusty Nail

Sandy Montano, Liam, Matt, Katie Repici, Pat


David Ivory, Lou Delise, Joe DeLuca


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Book Gift Certificate GiveawayEvery week, we ambush an unsuspecting citizen (or citizens) with a gift certificate to Cape Atlantic Book Company

Who are you? Madeline Schuhl.

Where are you from? I’ve lived in Cape May for the last nine years... I live in Victorian Towers.

What were you doing when we interrupted you? I was about to get my nails done, but I’m too early; they’re not open for the season yet!

Are you a big reader? I do read a lot of mystery books on my Kindle.

What’s the last book you read? It’s Murder, My Son! by Lau-ren Carr.

And what do you plan on purchasing with this certificate? My grandson is nine years old, and he loves to read, so I’ll let him pick something out.

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3/22: Singer Songwriter CapeMay At Elaine’s Dinner Theater

Joan LaVelle, Carol Hawthorne, Alla Khorovets


Anita, Patrick, Shirley

Mario and Joe Tombasco of The Tombasco Band


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Here’s To Your HealthA weekly column about getting fit and feeling your best ... by Mark Chamberlain of North Beach Health Club

duce Myelin and Sulfur, plus B6 to make neu-rotransmitters. The Mitochondria, the energy managers in each cell, need all this plus anti-antioxidants.

Supplements were the easiest and fastest way to add these critical nutrients in, but were they the best? Dr. Wahls decided to find out where they existed naturally. After all, human beings thrived and developed long before modern times. Where did early humans find their vitamins? Answer: In the food all around them. “There are 100s, possibly 1000s, of other compounds which science has yet to identify in food,” Dr. Wahls says. So getting a wide variety is essential to optimal health.

MOST of the time, food is just what we eat to stop the hunger and satisfy crav-ings. But for some people, like Dr. Terry Wahls, it’s the

difference between life and death. She was diagnosed with Progressive MS, a debilitating disease that cripples and eventually kills. So this brilliant doctor was staring at a not-so-slow decline into an early death. She went to the finest clinic and took all the prescribed drugs; the best that her profession could offer. She went from using a cane to a motorized wheelchair and the next step in the process would have been for her to be bed-ridden.

Dr. Wahls spent her evenings looking for answers. She started with fish oils, cre-atine, and co-enzyme Q 10a, and her symp-toms slowed but continued. She then found the IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) which was doing research into brain biology. Turns out, we have trillions of connectors fir-ing off chemical reactions, and Myelin is the sheathing that protects those connections. MS attacks the Myelin. The brain needs cer-tain B Vitamins, Omega 3 and Iodine to pro-

Here is the breakdown of the way Terry started eating: Three cups (a plate full) of leafy greens like kale, parsley, and even green smothies, which lowers the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Three cups of sulfur-rich foods like cabbage, broccoli, cau-liflower, brussel sprouts, turnips, radishes, etc… also, onions, garlic, leaks and mush-rooms. Three cups of brightly colored vegeta-bles and fruits (for anti-oxidants), like beets, carrots, peppers, red cabbage, and berries and peaches. Then for omega 3s, wild salmon and herring. For protein, grass-fed beef. And organ meat for a potent shot of vitamins, co-enzyme, and minerals, like liver, heart, and sweet breads, once per week. Finally, seaweed (come on, you eat it at sushi). Seaweed has iodine, which removes toxins and metals and lowers the risk of prostate and breast cancer. Oh yea, no dairy or wheat gluten. Stop crying.

In 2011, Dr. Wahls was in a wheel chair. Three months after starting her diet she walked with a cane. One month later she walked without it. At five months she rode her bike for the first time in a decade. And the next year, she was riding a horse.


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The Answer LadyWise answers to perplexing questions

THE Answer Lady invites inqui-ries from gentle readers on all manner of relationship quan-daries, matters of the heart and ethics. If you’d like to send a

query, write to [email protected] Answer LadyI’ve been seeing an awesome guy for

about six months now. We get along great, and I think it’s possible he is “the one.” We see each other almost every night, talk or text several times a day, and I’m crazy about him. It seems pretty obvious to me that he feels the same way. What’s the problem? I want to say “I love you,” but I feel like I should wait for him to say it first. Is that just old-fashioned and sexist? — Smitten

Dear SmittenNo, dear — it’s self-preservation. There

is a certain element of putting one’s neck on the chopping block when saying those three little words, for they convey such an ENOR-MOUS sentiment. You say you’re pretty cer-tain he feels the same way, but once those words are out there, and you’re only hearing crickets in return, well… it’s difficult to un-

say them. Let us only think about this when we’re contemplating saying “I love you,” or anything along those lines, for that matter: do we mean it? In other words, do you want to say it because that’s how you feel, or do you want to say it because you want to hear it in return? If you can stand the thought of crickets, say it, because the Answer Lady has three more important words for you: life is short. By the way, this goes for saying any-thing positive to anyone in our lives: “you always make me laugh/think/feel warm and

fuzzy/want to be a better person.” This kind of unexpected sentiment can truly make a person’s day; they are gifts to the recipients. Do you give gifts for the pleasure of it, or to get gifts in return? But the Answer Lady digresses: if you really want to cover your you-know-what, take your beau to Terry O’ke, and wait until you are both particu-larly engrossed in a very loud, enthusiastic performer. Say it then, and quietly. And if your beau seems a little freaked out, just say “I SAID, ‘there’s something on your SHOE.’”

Dear Answer LadyI’ve been dating a nice girl and I really

like her. THEN I met her sister... total fire-works, at least I think so. I’d hate to hurt my girlfriend, but what if….? — Torn

Dear TornThis happened to the Answer Lady! She

was dating a perfectly lovely fellow, and then met his better looking identical twin, pre-med student brother. He was even a better pool player — ugh! End your relationship with your girlfriend; if the sister is “the one,” you’ll find your way back to each other. (But probably not.)

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3/22: Performance of “Annie” At Cape May City Elementary School

The cast

« Annie marked the second production

of the Cape May City Elementary School’s Drama Club, spearheaded by former teacher Sheila Williams, who directed the show.

“What a wonderful experience this was for the children,” Sheila told us. “Let me just say that after the finale, they wanted to do it again, and they were asking ‘What play are we doing next year?!’ Their enthusiasm was overwhelming.”

The performance was free to the public, but $550 was raised in donations that will go towards next year’s production. “I’m already making plans,” Sheila said, “but I can’t let that secret out yet!”


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Cape May Forum presents

FROM SHIPWRECKS TO SHORELINESFree Friday Speaker Salon Series

For more info:CAPE MAY FORUM

1636 Delaware Avenue, Cape May NJ

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Water Matters

Water, water all around, and so many interesting people and projects around Cape May County, exploring all aspects - from shipwrecks to shorelines. The Salons are a series of relaxed and informative evenings, featuring talks from the regions’ experts, followed by lively discussion, and refreshments.

Everyone is welcome, and the Salons are all free! Fridays, from 7 to 9pm, unless otherwise noted.

SAVE THE DATE! “Water Matters”

SPRING FORUM • May 17-19, 2013Featuring experts from National Geographic Live!

FRIDAY, APRIL 5“Watershed, Stewardship & Rising Tides”

Speaker, Meghan Wren, Executive Director, Bayshore Center at

BivalveCape May Stage

405 Lafayette Street, Cape May

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 - “ShipwrecksOut of the Port of Cape May”

Speaker, Bart Malone, Museum of New Jersey Maritime History

Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette Street

FRIDAY, APRIL 19“The History and Status of

Oyster fishery in Delaware Bay” Speaker, Dave Bushek, Haskin Shellfish

Research Lab at Rutgers Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette Street

FRIDAY, APRIL 26Special Program at the

Coast Guard Training Center5pm: Tour of Base

6:30pm: Lecture, “Guardians of the Sea: The Shield of the Environment”

featuring Speakers LTJG Jacqueline Fitch,

with MST3 Kristina M. Toronto Ida Lewis Auditorium,

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FRIDAY, MAY 3“Horseshoe Crabs and the

Shorebird Connection” Speaker, Gretchen Whitman, Director, Nature Center 1600 Delaware Avenue,

Cape May

FRIDAY, MAY 10“Effects of Hurricane Sandy”

Speaker, Stewart Farrell,Stockton Coastal Research Center

Rutgers AIC Admin Building, 1636 Delaware Avenue, Cape May

"Atlantus from Sunset Beach, Cape May." Photograph. Mike Sperlak.

Complete program at capemayforum.org


3/23: Singer SongwriterCape May At Cabanas

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Shep, Sabrina, Ann, Jen, Corrine

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The Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shopin the Lighthouse Oil House at Cape May Point State Park

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T-shirts and jackets and miniature houses,Night lights and postcards all perfect for browsers,Mugs, maps and puzzles, kids books and earrings,These are a few of our Lighthouse Shop things.

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The Movie ColumnThis week, Arts Editor Tom Sims reviews this spring’s apocalyptic films

WELCOME spring! Flow-ers are blooming, and it’s a new season of warmth to usher in life reborn! Hey, here’s a

great idea. Why not go see a movie about the end of the world as we know it. Sure, this winter has been really cold and desolate, so why don’t we watch some expansive, earth-shattering death and destruction on the big screen to give us a true sense of despair.

There are a few movies out this season that focus on the untimely (or, perhaps to some zealots, overdue!) and utter destruc-tion of our planet. So buy some popcorn (and heck, put on that butter a little heavy — after all, this might be your last popcorn) and enjoy these fun end-time films!

Olympus Has Fallen tells the story of the White House under terrorist attack. This storyline has the President kidnapped as well. The consensus so far is that this flick is a bust despite having some true star power in Morgan Freeman and Aaron Eckhart. The film seems to please action junkies but

not those of us who appreciate originality.World War Z is the story of a United

Nations agent who fights to stop a zombie epidemic. Brad Pitt is the agent. Wait. Brad Pitt? Is that the end of the line for zombie flicks? Or is it just the beginning? I am going to let you, fair reader, decide for yourself as you take in this one and get back to me.

Morgan Freeman also stars with Tom Cruise in the film Oblivion, which tells the

story of a veteran sent to another planet to destroy their race and harness all of their resources. Add to that a zombie movie called Evil Dead and there you have it — a virtual flowerbed of blood and destruction that will leave you whistling a spring time tune (weather and attacks of the undead permitting of course).

There are some other films coming out this spring, and those we will preview next week (this was a sort of “bad news, good news” two-part series). The Cape May Film Festival will be part of the environmental film festival coming up April 13 at Conven-tion Hall (see Talk of the Town on page 13 for more on that). Sure, you can see on TV what other regions of the country have been doing to save the environment, but why not come out and see what your neighbors are doing as well!

As a final note, please note that the dates of the Cape May Film Festival have changed this year. We will be hosting the film festival on October 25-27, 2013 at the Chalfonte Hotel. Visit capemayfilm.

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3/23: Singer SongwriterCape May At Cabanas

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3/23: Singer Songwriter Cape May In The Congress Hall Ballroom

Sara Weaner, Linda Weaner Phil and Jessica Sibona

Frank Scott, Regina

Sharon Flanagan, Faith


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3/23: Singer Songwriter Cape May In The Congress Hall Ballroom

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3/23: Singer Songwriter Cape MayIn The Congress Hall Ballroom

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Activity Of The WeekA weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Get Picture Perfect.

THERE will be a moment during your Cape May vacation when everyone is smiling, when their clothes are relatively clean and they’re standing in front of a

beautiful landmark. This is the moment you want to capture. Learn to take postcard-per-fect pictures with a photography workshop.

During the Victoria era, photography went from posed daguerreotypes done in the studio, to battlefield reports of the Civil War, to snapshots of the family vacation. Later, the Brownie, introduced in 1900, made it possible for everyone to take a picture, and today’s camera phones mean that a camera is always on hand. As technology improves, the quality of the pictures doesn’t always keep pace. Taking a great photograph is a chal-lenge, and photographer Nancy J. Ori says “photographing people is as much an art as working in landscape.” Ori has been leading photography workshops in Cape May for two decades, teaching photographers of all levels. In her portrait workshops, she teaches pho-tographers how to dress, arrange and control a group — a good lesson for life in general

“creative environment for several days.” She adopts a casual style that allows students to grow in creativity. Ori became a teacher through years of affiliation with the Ansel Adams Workshop in California and many New Jersey art centers. Although the content varies from workshop to workshop, each class will hone observational and technical skills, explore natural light and offer one-on-one time with the instructor. The workshops also offer time for fun... think wine and cheese receptions, walking tours and discussions with other talented artists. The workshops last from 3-5 days and cost $350-395.

Ori will teach “Creative Women: Devel-oping Photographic Style” from April 27 to May 2 for experienced photographers, and “Natural Light in Cape May” from May 2-5 for all levels. Her colleague, artist Gerry Heydt, will teach “Oil Painting in the Landscape” from May 2-5 for artists of all levels, with practical tips for capturing the beauty of the great outdoors. Participants are responsible for their own hotel, meals and transportation. Limited spaces remain; call 908-790-8820.

Next week: Visit Historic Cold Spring Village

— as well as how to “coordinate the lighting with the camera and flash settings.” The right background is also important, and Cape May offers plenty of choices.

In Ori’s workshops, photographers take pictures from dawn to midnight; Ori believes that all light has potential to create a great photograph. More important is the clarity that comes when an artist leaves the stresses of work and home and immerses herself in a

Learn to snap like a pro from Nancy J. Ori.

The Southern Mansion

Perfect for weddings and corporate retreats, The Southern Mansion is the only AAA 4 star award accommodation in Cape May!

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720 Washington Street, Cape May(609) 884-7171

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Take a personalized tour through the largest & most elaborate mansion in Cape May, featuring stunning rooms, amazing restorations & an indepth history.

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3/23: Singer Songwriter Cape MayAt The Corinthian Yacht Club

Kathleen, Valarie, Rita, Marianne, Mark, Link


Pat and Bill Lake, Bobby and Barbara Simmons

Tom, Wendy, Jeff, Chris

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3/22: Singer Songwriter Cape May At Lucky Bones

Dan Barry and Dominic Mancini



3/22: Singer Songwriter Cape May At Lucky Bones

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«CADBURY is a three-year-old, medium-sized pit bull mix with a big

personality who’d benefit with an active, outdoorsy owner. She’s so happy, you’d never know that she came to the shelter as an ema-ciated stray. Though she’ll need some train-ing, Cadbury is smart and already knows “sit.” She needs a home with kids older than seven, and no other cats or dogs, please... she wants you all to herself! The fee is $95.

«BUDDY is a younger guy that would love the chance to grow up in a home...

hopefully, your home. He’s a little nervous at first, but very friendly once he gets to know you. Buddy loves to play fetch, and would be eager to learn more. He needs a home without cats or other dogs, and if there are kids in the house, it’s best they be older children... Buddy is just a kid himself, after all! The adoption fee is $95.

Enrich Your Life... Adopt An AnimalThree beautiful dogs from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 465-8923

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An AnimalThree beautiful cats from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 465-8923

«IBIS, along with his brother Ink (right) were brought in with the rest of their

litter, but everyone else has been adopted, and these guys are feeling left out. When Ibis first came to the shelter, he was sick with eye infections that cleared up, and his eyes — no a little odd looking — give him character! The adoption fee together is $70.

«FANTASIA came to the shelter just last month, and she’s terrified here.

Our hope is that someone shows this down-on-her-luck cutie how nice people can be. With a little patience and love, she could turn out to be the sweetest little girl you’ve ever met. The adoption fee is $70, a small price to pay for a new friend.

«INK is waiting with his brother Ibis (left) for a forever home... the rest of

their litter has already found one, and it’s only fair these (super sweet) little guys aren’t the odd cats out. We think it’s best they get to stay together. The adoption fee for both (incredibly cute) kittens is $70. Check them out for yourself.


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3/23: Production Of “Surf’s Up” At Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Lelah and her cast

« Lelah Eppenbach directed this show,

which she tells us has a lot of Cape May parallels — a cast of surfers and birdwatchers and aging beatniks who speak in poetry with bongo drums among them! (What... you’ve never attended one of Marc Jacopec’s local drum circles? Just kidding, Marc!)

Lelah’s other endeavor? Music Together of Cape May, which begins its 10-week spring session for kids aged 0-5 and their adults on April 8. Music Together is an internationally-recognized early childhood music program that enhances development of language, coordination, social and emotional skills, and boosts confidence. For more information on how to register, call 609-425-2642, or check out musictogetherofcapemay.com



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3/22: Singer SongwriterCape May At Mad Batter

Lorie, J.M. Kearns, Carol


Sue Causey, John Cooke

Sorry, no names


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Even The Local Seals Are Ready For Some Sun

On March 23, West Cape May resident Dimitri Karapelou took this photo of a harbor seal at Cape May Point, on the beach just below the lighthouse. “The seal is young and was enjoying some rays, which is not unusual behavior,” Dimitri told us.

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3/22: Singer Songwriter Cape May At Mad Batter

Debra Donahue


Pete Mroz


720 route 9, Cape May • (609) 898-2300 • hCsv.orgFunding has been received through a grant from the New Jersey Department of State,

Division of Travel and Tourism.

Historic Cold Spring Village has received funding through grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission and the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State.

10th Annual FREE Spring Lecture Series • 7pm - VILLAGE WELCOME CENTERNew Jersey Historians explore a wide-range of topics relating to the history of our region and of our nation. Speakers will be available for book signings and a meet and greet after each presentation.

APRIL 10: Jersey shore Food history: viCtorian Feasts to BoardWalk treats with Karen Schnitzspahn


TChinese Auction • Door Prizes • 50/50

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3/22: Singer Songwriter CapeMay In The Boiler Room

Diane, Ray, Roberta, and Donna Stopyra


Trish G., Stephanie M.

The Jeff Campbell Band



The SS Cape May guys


Jane Davis, Susan Kenny, Teri Welsh

Dr. Bolivious Harrar, Big Jeff Hebron, Katie Panamarenko

107 LINCOLN AVE. CAPE MAY POINT

1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

(Next to the Cape May Wawa)www.CoastlineRealty.com

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home with many new upgrades. Move in ready. Screened in front porch, two living spaces, large kitchen, great rental history. $950,000

Stunning views are offered from these Harbor Front townhomes. Parking and storage on the ground level. 55’ boat slip avail-able with each. Hardwood floors, 10ft ceilings, and so much more. $1,042,000 - $1,536,000

Spacious 3 bedroom, 4 bath home just two short blocks to the beach. Open floor plan on the first floor with doors opening off the living room to the front porch. This is the perfect house to enjoy year round living or continue using it as a va-cation rental. $780,000

Soon to be built NEW CONSTRUC-TION with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath-rooms. Just one block to the beach. Custom amenities, many choices, including floor plans, to choose from. $899,000

3 bedrooms, 1 bath charming beach cottage just steps to Lake Lily and 3.5 blocks to the beach. Use as an invest-ment property or as your home away from home. $475,000

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with two living spaces, master bed-room, detached workshop, and close to the bay beaches. $249,000

311 ALEXANDER AVE. CAPE MAY POINT

425 MISTTLETOE RD. CAPE MAY BEACH

405 HOLLY AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT

1526 YACHT AVENUE UNITS A & B, CAPE MAY

317 KNOX AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT


Doug and Kittyann Jacobs and Peg and Dave Sagers of Cape May took a cruise to the Panama Canal

Exit Zero Goes On Vacation

Christine Meehan of Rio Grande and Lin Packman of Southampton, New York (mother and aunt of Exit Zero intern Meghan Meehan) took Exit Zero to West Palm Beach, Florida

HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATEContact Patricia “Patti” Piacentine609-741-1212 [email protected] www.HomeSteadCapeMay.com

127 YORK AVE., UNIT B, WEST CAPE MAY1st floor master bedroom with a full bath, open living, kitchen and dining area, half bath, laundry room and plenty of closet space make living easy, 2nd floor features 2 nice bedrooms sharing a jack-n-jill bath with interior access from both rooms. Large hallway has a reading/den area and a long balcony porch with fitted wind screens that open in warmer weather - full 3rd floor storage, a/c system, a new appliances and new flooring. Full private backyard with outside showers, patio area and shed - only 2 owners split condo costs. Close enough to walk to everything in town and the beach! Turn key negotiable. Only $467,500!

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129 FISHING CREEK ROAD, LOWER TOWNSHIPTake a step back in time in this 1891 colonial farmhouse situated on a corner lot sur-rounded by mature trees. Throughout this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home you will find original woodwork and Pine flooring. A wood burning stove with warming closets

and large windows make for a cozy living room. The large dining room has captured the style of the era with a servant stairwell. The kitchen has been recently remodeled and fea-tures 9.5 foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, plenty of cabinets, oak flooring, breakfast nook, and read-ing area with built-in bookshelf. Outside, the large deck off the kitchen provides access to the fenced yard and above ground pool. You will also find a one car garage, gardening shed, and barn which was built with recycled wood. There is so much more to see in this colonial beauty! $285,000



The Halley DeVestern Band Ed, Straz


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PERFECT CONDITION!927 Farmdale Drive

West Cape May5 BR, 2.5 BA, 2-zone heat/air, gas firepalce, 2-car att garage.

$649,000

MOVE RIGHT IN!1116 Ohio Avenue

Cape May4 BR, 2 BA, cac,

hardwood fls, close to beach$599,000

THE BLAKE HOUSE built circa 1865

640 Hughes Street, Cape MayTotal of 10 BR, 6 BA,

2 half baths, cac, furnished.$1,390,000

PERFECT BEACH HOUSE406 Second Avenue

West Cape May4 BR, 2 BA, cac, gas fireplace,

screened patio.$599,000

ADULT COMMUNITY 52+ YEARS100 Breakwater Terrace

North Cape May3 BR, 2 BA, cac, attached garage.

$189,000

BEAUTIFUL ESTATE HOME5 Hidden Lake Drive

Cape May Court House4 BR, 3.5 BA, gas fireplaces

3-car attached garage, cac, 1+ Acre.$575,000

EXCEPTIONAL COTTAGE908 Wenonah Ave., Cape May

4 BR, 3.5 BA, dual zone cac, garage.

$799,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS!!!1849 Maryland Avenue

Cape May6 BR, 3.5 BA, gas f/p, cac, garage.

$1,995,000


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DESATNICK REAL ESTATE, LLC

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

275 FIFTH AVENUEWEST CAPE MAY

4 BR/3.5 BA expanded and upgraded

single family homeLuxury Amenities!

Offered at $565,000

902 OCEAN DRIVE UNIT 1601

CANYON CLUB2 BR/2 BA

Turn Key End UnitFurnishings Included

Offered at $349,800

NEW PRICE!

Heijung Park-ColamecoBroker/Sales

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc739 Washington St., Cape May NJ 08204

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1001 LAFAYETTE STREETCAPE MAY NJ 08204

TODD H. DE SATNICK, BROKER OF RECORD

907 SHORE DRIVE, TOWNBANK

2 BR/2 BA Bay-front cottage with stellar views

of the Delaware Bay including remarkable

West Coast style sunsets. $425,000

203 PRINCETON AVE., CAPE MAY POINT

5 BR/3 BA luxury beach home located only 3 short

blocks to the beach! Outstanding views of The Lighthouse, State

Park and ocean! $969,000

3/16: Dave Sagers’ 80th Birthday At West Cape May Banquet Hall

The Sagers and their great-grandchildren: Noah, Annabelle, David, Brandon


NEW PRICE!

NEW PRICE!1107 BEACH AVE., CAPE MAY – PHILA-DELPHIA BEACH CONDO, UNIT C-5 Newly remodeled kitchen in this beachfront 3 level townhouse unit offering 3 brms., 2 ½ baths, multiple oceanview decks, living room w/ f/, dining room; exterior siding and decks

recently replaced; freshly painted interior; unob-structed panoramic ocean views. $740.000.

1621 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAYVICTORIA’S WALK CONDO

UNIT #103 offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths,

fireplace, central a/c, ocean view deck, heated swimming pool, parking

and excellent rental history.Price Reduced to $570,000.

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Homes And Rentals Of The WeekCheck out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area

303 MILLMAN LANE VILLAS

This magnificent 3 story home is located across the street from the beach with breath-taking water views. There are hardwood floors, ceramic tiled baths, granite counter tops, a whole house surround system, and economical natural gas heating and gas fireplace. All 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths are generously sized and most offer water views! $479,900

Rental: 3009 Shore Drive, Cape May Beach Coming this summer, waterfront prop-erty ha2 3 BR, 3 BA, Sleeps 6 comfortably. $3,200 a week.

Theresa Senico Apex Realty

2505 Bayshore Road, Villas (609) 408-4655

theresasenico.com

1116 OHIO AVENUECAPE MAY

A spacious & comfortable rancher. This home is located on a highly desirable street, just a few short blocks away from the beach & historic district. It is perfect for a pri-mary home, vacation home, or investment property. This home was renovated in 2002. Amenities include C/A, gas heat, original hardwood floors, low maintenance siding, remodeled kitchen, fenced-in back yard, BBQ area, outdoor shower, a rear shed & 3 plus. $599,000.

Heijung Park-ColamecoJersey Cape Realty

739 Washington StreetCape May

609-884-5800

800 COLUMBIA AVE. CAPE MAY

Wonderful center hall Colo-nial Revival Bed and Breakfast Inn built in 1899 as a private summer home for a wealthy Philadelphia marble dealer, still emanating a period feel, the inn has been freshened up—from the common rooms to the 13 guestrooms and bathrooms to the kitchen. The 13 guestrooms are beautifully decorated w/pe-riod furniture, and some of the 13 bathrooms have 2-person whirlpool tubs. $2,299,000

Rental: 202 Queen St., Cape May - 3 BR, 2 BA, cac, high speed internet, ipod dock, sleeps 8, $1250-$2900.

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington St., Cape May

609-884-5800jerseycaperealty.com

3301 SHORE DRIVE CAPE MAY BEACH

LOWER TOWNSHIP3 story home nestled in the dunes overlooking the Bay; boasting beautiful sunset views from multiple open decks. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, sitting room on each level, laundry room, elevator and much more – don’t miss this remarkable home - $969,000.

Rental: 727 Broadway, West Cape May – 5 bed-room, 3 and ½ bath home, sleeps 12, central a/c, wi-fi, off-street parking – off-season weekend available, season weekly rate ,$1,550 - $3,250.

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall

Cape May(609) 884-8428cbcapemay.com

127 YORK AVE., UNIT B, WEST CAPE MAY

Quality, comfort, privacy and location! 1st floor master bed-room with a full bath, open liv-ing, kitchen and dining area, half bath, laundry room and plenty of closet space make living easy, 2nd floor features 2 nice bedrooms sharing a jack n jill bath with interior access from both rooms. $467,500!

Rental: 211 Beach Ave, Broadway Beach Condo-miniums, Unit # 12 - 1 BR, oceanfront views, furnished, full kitchen, and Parking. June- Aug $1650 week/off season specials available

Patricia “Patti” PiacentineHomeStead Real Estate

846 Broadway, W. Cape May609-741-1212

[email protected]

203 CAPE AVENUE CAPE MAY

Unique oceanic retreat with outstanding views of the At-lantic Ocean and Delaware Bay! This well maintained 3BR/3BA townhouse is nestled in a secluded corner of Cape May Point offering complete serenity. Capture sunrises and sunsets from the spacious decks and en-tertain with charm! Offered at $699,000.

Rental: 202 Queen St., Cape May - Updated 3BR/2BA, single family home, 2 blocks to the beach!

Ryan GriffinDeSatnick Real Estate

1001 Lafayette St., Cape MayCell: (609) 602-5578

Office: (609) 884-1300desatnickrealestate.com

217 ALEXANDER AVE. CAPE MAY POINT

The Cape May area is not just great restaurants and a won-derful walking mall. The fin-est beachfront home in Cape May Point just came on the market. Breath-taking 5 bed-room, 4 bath home on a cor-ner lot located directly across from the beach with amazing water views. Features such as; gourmet kitchen, elevator, custom trim work, sauna, and fitness room. $2,650,000

Rental: 211 Franklin Ave., Cape May - Weekly/Daily. $2500-$5200. 6 BR, 4.5 BA, Sleeps up to 13.

Coastline RealtyCarol Menz, Broker

(609) 884-50051400 Texas Ave., Cape May

coastlinerealty.com

4057 BAYSHORE ROAD, LOWER TOWNSHIP

New listing! This custom built 3 BR/3 BA ranch home is situated on 1.78 acres on Cape Island and offers pan-oramic views of a naturally landscaped and private rear yard. A tree lined driveway is the first approach to the this well-maintained home that includes an extensive list of luxury amenities from the inside out. $549,000

Rental: deSatnick Real Es-tate, LLC is now seeking 2013 rental properties! Call us to-day to list!!!

DeSatnick Real Estate1001 Lafayette St., Cape May

(609) 884-1300desatnickrealestate.com

309 HARVARD AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT

This gracious beachfront home features water views from the living room, dining room, and upper decks. The second floor offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, one of which is en suite to the main bedroom. The third level offers a large great room with dining area and updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry. A cozy nook offers a peaceful spot for reading. $1,350,000.

Rental: 1307 Beach, Unit 5, Cape May, Morning Star Condo - 2 BR, 2 BA, Sleeps 4. $2500 per week.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty

1159 Washington Street, Cape May

(609) 884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com

712 A CORGIE STREET CAPE MAY

Located on one of Cape May’s most desirable streets and converted to 3 charm-ing “condo” units 8 years ago with new roof and all upgraded amenities! In addi-tion to the living room, a over sized dining room offers possibilities for other living space. Eat in Kitchen, Back Door to patio area, your own gas grill and dining area. Garage and one additional assigned parking space. This is an opportunity to be in the town center, close to beaches, restaurants shops yet tucked away on a historic lane. $399,000

Wilsey Realty501 Lafayette St., Cape May

(609) 884-1007 wwilseyrealty.com


3/16: Dave Sagers’ 80th Birthday At West Cape May Banquet Hall

Betty Shelton, Angie, Gladys Mendo


Chris, Brandon (looking a little exasperated), Jenna

The Sagers and their grandchildren: Emily, Meaghan, Eric, Charles, Jenna

OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 6 • 11am-1pm

1043 Washington St, Cape May

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $899,000

902 Ocean Dr., #902, Lower Township

Canyon Club-Water Views3 bedrooms, 2 baths

$624,900

11 Beach Avenue Cape May

Sandpiper Beach ClubOne Bedroom from $375,000Two Bedrooms from $769,900

416 Portsmouth Road, Tranquility

Waterfront Views of the Canal4 bedrooms, 3 baths

$725,000

1520 Yacht Avenue #201, Cape May

Lovely townhouse with Open Layout

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $450,000

924 Washington Street, Cape May

Classic Victorian Home 5 bedrooms, 3 baths

$767,500

LOTS FOR SALE549 Elmira Street, Cape May

Zoned C-5;Commercial, Industrial,Residential

130 RaceTrack Drive, North Cape MayAll necessary approvals are responsibility of Buyer


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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 six in color. Please call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe. DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape 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, Oyster Bay, Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Victorian Motel, SOMA Art Gallery, Island Grill, Primrose, CCA, Primo Hoagies.

WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Original Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s Jewelry, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Italian Garden, 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 The Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, Billmae Cottage, Thomas Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings Bank, Washington Inn, Dr Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

BEACHFRONTKing’s Cottage, Beach Shack, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richard's, Inn at 22 Jackson, Saltwood, Windward, Uncle Bill’s, Ocean View Restaurant, Sandpiper, Hotel Alcott, Summer Station, Original Fudge Kitchen, Montreal Liquor, Montreal Inn, Capri Motor Lodge, Periwinkle, Grand Hotel, Palace Hotel, Mission Inn, Angel of 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, Library, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel.

EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, Coastline Realty, Shear Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic, C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin.

WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, 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, Cape May Fitness, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, West Side Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, HomeStead.

SUNSET BOULEVARDSunset Liquors, Bird House of Cape May, Butterfly Tea Room, Cape May Wicker, Exit Zero Store and Gallery, Accent on Beauty, Cape Winds Florist, CMBO, Cape May Point Post Office, Sunset Beach Gift Shops.

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 Canyon Club, Harbor View, 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, Wing It.

A Little Bit About Exit Zero Publishing Who we are, what we do, and where we go

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