vol. 9, no. 11 - wednesday, april 20

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Wednesday, April 20, 2011 ¯ Vol. 9, No. 11 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty

Krista B, Avri M, Maddy M, Angela B and Samantha S all walked to raise money for C.R.O.P. ... more photographs on pages 43-56. Aleksey Moryakov

THIS WEEK...

It’s The EASTER Issue!

Wedding Of Jessica And Chris Jenes

Benefit For Injured Surfer Dan Pratt

Pages 36-42 Pages 84-77Pages 3-7

Opening Night At Harpoon Henry’s

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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The Almanac

«The Coffee Break Page ................ Page 12

«Ramblings from the Editors.........Page 13

«Food & Drink Guide ................... Page 21

«The Contest Page ........................ Page 24

«Employee of the Week ................ Page 27

«Chance Meetings ....................... Page 31

« The Old Fogey ............................ Page 47

«Customer Service...........................Page 51

«Must Haves...................................Page 53

«The Answer Lady ....................... Page 55

« The Shopping Guide .................. Page 57

«Cape May Crossword ................. Page 66

«Activity of the Week ................... Page 73

«Health & Beauty Guide ............... Page 76

«Adopt An Animal.........................Page 78

« Bird Droppings ......................... Page 85

«The Movie Column ...................... Page 91

«The Dating Column .................... Page 99

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

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

Inside This Issue

THURSDAY April 21Mostly sunny

UHigh Temperature: 59Low Temperature: 45Chance of Rain: 20%Sunrise: 6:15amSunset: 7:42pmHigh Tides:11:19am, 11:42pmLow Tides:5:06am,5:07pm

FRIDAY April 22Showers

V High Temperature: 54Low Temperature: 49Chance of Rain: 30%Sunrise: 6:14am Sunset: 7:43pmHigh Tides: 12:15pmLow Tides: 6:01am, 6:03pm

SATURDAY April 23Scattered thunderstorms

XHigh Temperature: 64Low Temperature: 51Chance of Rain: 40%Sunrise: 6:12am Sunset: 7:44pmHigh Tides: 12:37am, 1:15pmLow Tides: 6:58am, 7:02pm

SUNDAY April 24Showers

VHigh Temperature: 59Low Temperature: 52Chance of Rain: 30%Sunrise: 6:11amSunset: 7:45pmHigh Tides: 1:36am, 2:19pmLow Tides: 7:58am, 8:06pm

MONDAY April 25Mostly sunny

UHigh Temperature: 61Low Temperature: 53Chance of Rain: 10%Sunrise: 6:10am Sunset: 7:46pmHigh Tides: 2:38am, 3:24pmLow Tides: 8:57am, 9:11pm

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4/15: Opening For The New Season At Harpoon Henry’s

Lee, Debra Sue and Bob Crane

Elise O’Donnell, Teddy Barbara and Don Keckler

Barry, Linda

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

Kevin and Jeri Vrieze

Lunch • DinnerThin Crust Brick-Oven Pizza

Check Out Our

Sunday Breakfast!!LUCKY BONES

BACKWATER GRILLELUCKY BONES

BACKWATER GRILLE

Reserve Now for Easter!

Brunch 9am-1pm • Dinner from 1pm

Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily from 11:30amSunday Breakfast from 9am

1200 Route 109 South, Cape May (609) 884-BONE (2663)



Dottie, Teresa, Tracy

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Mandi Brier, Terry McVey, Trish Brannon

Al, Joyce

APPETIZER FOR TWO SPECIAL 2 Oysters Rockefeller, 2 BBQ Clams,

2 Clams Casino, 2 Deviled Clams $7.95

Fried

OYSTER PLATTERServed with Mac & Cheese and Stewed Tomatoes.

$9.95

Broiled or FriedSTUFFED SHRIMP PLATTER

Served with baked potato or French fries and coleslaw.$10.75

Fisherman’s Wharf ª Cape May

609-884-3064www.thelobsterhouse.com

Call Ahead & We’ll Have It Waiting For You!

Macaroni and Cheese with Lobster Meat .................. $6.50 each

Fried SHRIMP PLATTER ...... $5.95 eachServed with French fries or baked potato & coleslaw

TAKE-OUT SPECIALSFRIDAY, APRIL 22 & SATURDAY, APRIL 23

FISH MARKET SPECIALSFRIDAY, APRIL 22 THRU SUNDAY, APRIL 24

WEDNESDAY SPECIALAPRIL 20 ONLY

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(609) 884-3459426 Washington Street Mall

Cape May

OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM-2AM YEAR ROUND!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!

Tuesday, April 26

DJ Jon K$2 Miller Lites

Friday, April 22

Fish Out of Water

Saturday, April 23

Slamm

Wednesday, April 20

Karaoke with Jimmy J

TRY OUR $10.99 ENTREE MENU!

PHILLY PHANATIC SPECIAL$2 Hot Dogs • $5 Hot Beef Sandwiches • 35¢ Wings

Available during all Phillies games!



CharlIe’s Angels


Craig, Tom, Gail, May, Roger

Toni, Sue, Jan

Eat In or Take Out • Catering for Any Event!409 Elmira Street, Cape May

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

HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday-Saturday 7am-7pm

Closed Sundays (for now)

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

The Depot features popular homemade soups, salad selections, house roasted meats and local seafood specials

Talk to us about planning your next catered event!

ADULT CONTEMPORARY CUISINEDinner Thursday thru Sunday from 5pm

Bill Caterini plays live on Friday and Satuirday

on Broadway

416 Broadway, West Cape May 609-898-15556

UPCOMING CHEF DEMOFriday, April 8 - Dave Martin of Top Chef

Demos are $40 per person & start at 6:30pm • Reserve Early... Space is Limited!

Reserve Now for

Easter Sunday Brunch!

10am-2pm



Pat and Richard Payne


Sean, Cheryl, Stephanie

Nathan, Brian, William

CINCO DE MAYOPARTY [May 5th] • Drink Specials, Live DJ

[May 7th] • Locals VIP Party

• $10 gets you NO COVER All Summer Long!

• Live Music by “Scream”

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT [9pm]

April 22 • Star 69 April 23 • 52 Pick Up April 29 • Grape Street Riot April 30 • Billy Walton Band

609-884-4800At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur Street

www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com

www.facebook.com/CabanasOnTheBeach


4/7: Locals Attend National Marfan Fundraiser In New York City

“Exit Zero” photographer Aleksey Moryakov with Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Both Aleksey and local photographer Tim Joyce donated their time to cover the event.

PHOTOS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV AND TIM JOYCE

Meaghan Joyce (center) with actresses Megan Hilty and Ann Reinking

Timothy D. Joyce, NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Meaghan Joyce

Rehearsal Dinners • Reunions Baby Showers • Bridal Showers

Any Special Occasion

RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE PARTY

Serving Dinner from 5pmFriday and Saturday

Reservations: (609) 898-9800 301 Washington Street Mall,

Cape MayCorner of Washington & Perry Street

www.cucinarosa.com


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C-View Inn

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

Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest TavernMondays - RIB DAY

1/2 Rack - $8.50All Day Long

Tuesdays - TAVERN PIZZA & TACO DAY

$3.50 Small Pizzas$5.50 Large Pizzas

$1 Tacos

WednesdaysOUR FAMOUS WING NIGHT!starting at 3pm

BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY

TAKE-OUT

PACKAGE GOODS

DAILY SPECIALS

8 FLAT SCREEN TVs

HAPPY HOURMon - Tues - Thurs - Fri

3-5pm$2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

Best Wings & Great Specials

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4/12: Governor Chris Christie Speaks At Naval Air Station Wildwood

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


4/11: Prom Preview Party At Cape Winds Florist

Sam, Karen, Britney


Brittany Logan, Ryan Downes, Sam Bender, Karen Bender

Samantha Yates, Tiffany Seddon Brittany Logan, Sam Bender

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

A u t h e n t i cI t a l i a n C u i s i n e

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

EARLY BIRDSSun. - Fri. 3:30-5:30pm

PRIME RIB SPECIALSaturday & Sunday

AT 7 OCEAN

7 Ocean Street at the Inn of Cape May609-884-5555 • innofcapemay.com

HAPPY HOUR SUNDAY TO FRIDAY 3-6PM

Now Open Daily for Breakfast & DinnerFull Course First Seating 5-6pm

Lunch Served Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Casually Elegant Victorian DiningEnjoy Dining Cocktails on our Oceanfront Porch and Porch Bar!

Easter Sunday

Serving Brunch & DinnerNow Taking Reservations


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

BELLY BUSTER SPECIALSAvailable all day 8-2:30 Mon - Fri

A Local Café with ... a Wholesome Aroma

Open Everyday

8am-2:30pm

Includes reg. coffee tea ice tea or soda. Thank You for Not Substituting. Not good with any other discounts.

#1 #2

#3 #4

#5 #6

Two Eggs, Two Flapjacks choice of meat

$4.99

Meat Lovers Omelet(ham, bacon, sausage & cheese)

$4.99w/ Home fries or Grits & toast

Breakfast Burritow/ home fries

$4.99

Fish Platterw/ fries andcoleslaw

$6.50

Crab Cake Platterw/ fries and coleslaw

$6.50

Chicken or TunaSalad, w/ friesand coleslaw

$6.50

Beach Avenue & Howard Streetat the Hotel Macomber

(609) 884 8811www.unionparkdiningroom.com

Serving Dinner from 5:30pmFriday and Saturday

Reserve Now for Easter!

Brunch10:30am-2:30pm

Dinner 3-7pm

4/11: Prom Preview Party At Cape Winds Florist

Jason Krobatsch, Erin Pierce, Brittany McCabe


Lashanntja Hammer, Nina, Angie Hammer

Ryan Downes, Debbie Downes, Joyce Ziegler


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

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

Facebook Mystery Contest Random Fact Of The Week

Weird Word Of The Week

The Police Blotter

Classic Quotations

A Story From The Past

Fortune Cookie Of The Week

Those have a short Lent, who owe money to be paid at Easter. Benjamin Franklin

Our Lord has written the promise of the res-urrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. Martin Luther

My mom used to say that Greek Easter was later because then you get stuff cheaper. Amy Sedaris

In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade. Irving Berlin

Good Idea: Finding Easter eggs on Easter. Bad Idea: Finding Easter eggs on Christmas. Jack Handy

YOU may be hunting for candy this Eas-ter, but in the past pretzels were the treat of choice. The snacks were popular in the Cath-olic church because they were acceptable for consumption during Lent and the folded loops resembled arms crossed in prayer.

CAPE May was given nearly $3 million to create their Victorian Village. Meanwhile, a handful of Cape May cottagers grew incensed at the apparent lack of respect for the town’s history and atmosphere. They began meeting in the late 1960s to dis-cuss ways to halt development and preserve as much of the city as they could. As the cottagers met, developers continued to move forward with their plans and valuable pieces of Cape May’s storied past were bulldozed to the ground. Ben Miller

SAXONBURG, Virginia: Zack Neubert was observed standing at an intersection wearing only sneakers and an adult diaper. Neubert was directing traffic and performing mar-tial arts with a stick. He was cited for public drunkeness and disorderly conduct.

J It is better to have a hen tomorrowthan an egg today. J

Eosturmonath First described by the Vener-able Bede in his De temporum ratione, this word describes the pagan month during which early Anglo-Saxon and Germanic people celebrated the return of Eostre, an early god-dess of the dawn. Scholars believe that the Catholic church later coopted the word for the feast of Easter.

ONCE a week, the folks at Exit Zero eat at Cape Orient, the island’s fine Asian restau-rant. Sometimes we find pearls of wisdom at the end of our meal. And sometimes we don’t. The above fortune cookie was eaten with chicken and broccoli and fried dump-lings. Please note: Any typos are not ours, but those of the fortune cookie manufacturers. We print them as we find them.

Ben Miller


Ramblings From The EditorsIdeas, idle gossip and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends

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

THE bad news for lovers of Sean’s Restaurant is that the business has been sold. The good news is that it has been sold to the Karapanagiotis

brothers, who run George’s Place, which is just a few doors along on Beach Avenue. I get the feeling that if you loved Sean’s then you probably love George’s Place, too – they share a kind of downhome bond.

The sale of Sean’s comes at the end of a very trying time for my good old friend Sean Conners, who opened the restaurant in the summer of 2008 after making his reputa-tion as a loveable rascal at Gecko’s, where he was server, greeter and all-around vibe-maker. Last year, Sean suffered a com-pound fracture of his leg and ankle while showing off a bike trick or two to his kids. “Yeah, I know, I’m too old for that kind of stuff,” says Sean, who described what hap-pened next as a “life-changing experience.” At one stage, Sean feared he might lose his leg, so bad was the injury.

Right now his leg is still in a hard cast as he continues rehabilitation. Sean is a long way from being able to run his own restaurant again, but he would love to get back into the business in some shape or form. A man with bags of charisma, restau-rant experience and cooking talent – seems like there might be a place for a guy like that in Cape May, wouldn’t you think?

³MEANWHILE, John and Peter Karapanagiotis will be having a

three-day brothers’ cook-off to launch their new restaurant, The YB (it’s an acronym for The Young Brother, aka Peter). The cook-off will be on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 29 to May 1, with seatings at 5:30pm

and 8pm. Then the restaurant will offi-cially open from Tuesday, May 3, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food will be modern American. Good luck, guys.

This being Cape May and this being spring, there are plenty of other changes to the local business map. The old Sports N Stuff, across from the C-View, is now North End Garage, run by the folks of North End Thrift in the Villas. Henry’s has been sold and will debut as The Beach House Restaurant, possibly as soon as this week-end, as of press time. They will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Blue Moon Pizza empire is expanding, taking over two stores in the little strip across from Godmother’s, opening Blue Moon Ice Cream and JoJo Mediterranean. I suspect you will see some Exit Zero types frequent-ing these places, given their proximity to EZ Global Headquarters.

Speaking of empires, Bath Time has expanded its Washington Street Mall loca-tion, overtaking the former Kettle Corn popcorn place next door. Between this prime spot and their West End Garage locale, clearly they are on a quest for world

domination. A good thing, what with cleanliness being next to godliness and all.

Let’s see – what else? The Shell Station on Sunset Boulevard is open for business and looking pretty spiffy, courtesy of new owners, the unfailingly polite and efficient Gill family, who have moved over to the island from their former service station on Bayshore Road in North Cape May.

³SPEAKING of world domination (I was, wasn’t I?), the absurdly popular

Trivia Night at the VFW continues to be a “what to do tonight?” problem-solving juggernaut one Thursday a month. The trivia mavens there have been duking it out faithfully for prizes ranging from gift cer-tificates to T-shirts to bragging rights since July of 2005, averaging over 100 players each month. The next night is April 28 at 7:00pm, and their May date is the 19th. As if that’s not enough, Ed McDonough, who runs the VFW Trivia Night, will join forces with Joe McLaughlin, who runs the weekly trivia at the Pilot House, for an “All Music Trivia” Night at the VFW on Thursday, May 26. Sounds like a great time, whether you’re a trivia whiz or a spectator.

³THE Kiwanis Club of Cape May is holding a fundraiser to help get Ed

Hutchinson elected to the heady heights of Kiwanis International Vice President (the election is being held later this year in Switzerland). Ed owns the Fairthorne with his wife Diane and is an all-around great guy, so this is a good cause. The event is open to everyone, not just Kiwanis mem-bers, and is being held at the clubhouse on Beach Avenue on Friday, April 29 from 6-8pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call (609) 884-1914.

19 Jackson Street, Cape May884-5970 - madbatter.comAT THE CARROLL VILLA HOTEL

HAPPY EASTER!Breakfast & Lunch 8am to 3pm

Dinner from 5pmEaster Brunch 8am to 2:30pm

Easter Dinner from 4pmHappy Hour Daily

Live Music - No Cover

Friday, April 22GENO WHITE

Saturday, April 23BLONDAGE


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4/15: Chris Ohrenich’s Surprise 50th Birthday At The Ugly Mug

Heidi DiLarso, Lisa DiLarso Anastasia and Trisha Ohrenich Bob and Lori O’Rourke



(609) 884-1169 711 Townbank Road,

North Cape May www.capemaywinery.com

Tasting Room - Open Daily 12-5pm(including Easter Sunday)

Winery Tours - Saturdays at 3pm

Syrah • Blush • ChardonnayPort • Pinot Noir

Apple • Red ReserveGift Certificates & Gift Baskets Available

DON’T FORGET MOM!Moms are invited on Mother’s Day to enjoy a complimentary

wine tasting,a bit of sweets, and a gift from Mother Nature...a healthy tree sappling to plant

&enjoy for years to come.


Julia, Danny, Laura, Anastasia


Norm, Sue, Mike

Bob and Lori O’Rourke, Lisa, Chris



Jeff Conrad, Johanna DiLarso, Heidi DiLarso, Lisa DiLarso


WE’RE BACKfor the 2011 SEASON!Now Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week

Early Birds Daily 4-6:30pm

LIVE ENTERTAINMENTEvery Friday and Saturday

FUN * FOOD * DRINK

carneyscapemaynj.comBeach & Jackson Street, Cape May

(609) 884-4424

CAPE MAY, NJ

don't forget!

Thursday, April 21: 9pm-2amPay ONLY $5 for a Wristband and

NO COVER for the 2011 Season!LIVE ON STAGE

CRYSTAL ROXX

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Anna and Charlie Ohrenich Dave and Peggy Danaher

Amber, Lisa, Chris


Oyster BaySteak & Seafood Restaurant

Dinner From 5pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

GREAT MenuNEW Martinis

DELICIOUS DessertsFresh seafood • Tasty steaks • Copper-top bar

Bottle & draft beer • Free parking

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

Reserve Now for Easter!Open from 4pm

Reservations: 609-884-5878991 Ocean Drive, Cape May

www.blueclawrestaurant.com

AFFORDABLE PUB MENU AVAILABLE!Includes Crabcake Sandwich, Fish & Chips,

Bag of Donuts, Chef George’s Soup du Jour & much more!

Dinner from 5pm on Friday, Saturday & Holiday Sundays

Easter Dinner from 4pmEARLY DINNER SPECIALS • 5-6pm • $21.95

1/2 PRICE RAW BAR ITEMS • 5-6pm in the Pub Only

Sports TV in The Clipper Ship Pub

George Karavan at the Baby Grand on Saturday Night

and CLIPPER SHIP PUB


Brock Russell, Bruce Ohrenich Lisa, Chris Ed and Kathleen Niemann



1301 Beach Avenue • 609.884.9090 • petershieldsinn.com

Easter Sunday Brunch11am - 6pm

Enjoy our specially created seasonal menu.

A delightful way to celebrate the holiday with family & friends.

Call for Reservations!

love spring!

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Set Sail For The Tropics With “Exit Zero”

Diane and Joe Klineburger took EZ to Aruba with grandchildren Megan and Ryan Barb and Pete Giraffa set sail in Cape Coral, FL with EZ

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM OUR LOVELY READERS


4/10: Christ Child Society Fashion Show At The Grand Hotel

Tyme Foster, Alexis Fox, Denise Capitani


John, June Kostek, Margaret Wallace

JOIN US FOR EASTER!

EASTER SUNDAY: seating noon to 8 pm George Mesterhazy on piano noon to 9 pm! Regular dinner menu plus Easter specials, (additional brunch items noon-1:30 pm)

A la carte dinner items from $17.95; 3 courses from $24.95

served noon to 8 pm

A la carte brunch items from $10.95; 3 course brunch from $17.95

served noon to 1:30 pm

Dinner & live piano music Thursday-Sunday Jazz Trio – Thursdays from 8:30

Full bar, free parking, kids’ menu Early bird/night owl from $16.95; express menu $15

(not available on Easter or Mother’s Day)

106 Decatur St. at Columbia Ave., Cape May Reservations and gift cards 609-884-8363

or online www.merioninn.com


SeasideCheese Co.

600 PARK BOULEVARDWEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

FRENCH FETAMade exclusively from the rich sheep’s milk of

Southwest France, this cheese has a creamy and fresh taste. It is perfect crumbled on salads, in omelettes

or simply cubed and served with grapes and melon.


Linda, Kate, Alyssa, Garnet


Mary Kennedy, Mary Lou Czescik, June Low, Andrea Ivoto

Dani Barnsby, Estelle Garrison, Frances Kalbach


A CA MIA524 Washington Street Mall(609) 884-6661, www.acamia.com

A lovely spot on Cape May’s Washington Street Mall. Fine food of northern Italy & world-class people-watching!

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

This fine restaurant is now open for the season! They serve breakfast and dinner daily and lunch on the weekends.

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

V, MC, AE, D

FULLBAR

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H U AVALON COFFEE7 Gurney Street, Cape May,898-8088, www.avaloncoffeecompany.com

The Cape May location is now open on the weekends. They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee.

B, L$3-$8Cards:

V, MC, AE, DN/A NO YES H

AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW991 Ocean Drive, (609) 884-5878blueclawrestaurant.com

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

D$24-$30Cards:

V, MC, D

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HBELLA VIDA CAFÉ406 N. Broadway, (609) 884-6322www.bellavidacafe.com

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

B, L$5-$25Cards:

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H U BIG WAVE BURRITOS1400 Texas Avenbue, Cape May(609) 898-To Go

An awesome burrito eatery with a beachy, oh-so-casual vibe and excellent food - great smoothies, too!

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THE BLACK DUCK1 Sunset Boulevard, (609) 898-0100blackduckonsunset.com

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

D$15-$28Cards: V, MC

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HBLUE MOON ICE CREAM102 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May(609) 898-1413

Blue Moon Ice Cream will open soon. Stop by for hand-dipped ice cream, water ice, milkshakes and much more.

Ice Cream $3-$8 N/A NO YESu b

HTHE BLUE PIG TAVERN251 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-8422congresshall.com

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


V, MC, AE, D

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HBROWN ROOM251 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-8421congresshall.com

Such a classy, yet convivial place to have a cocktail. Plush seating, great drinks, a friendly bar scene... it’s got it all.

DCards:

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HCABANAS429 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-4800cabanasonthebeach.com

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

L, D$8-$25Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULLBAR

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HCAPE MAY WINERY711 Townbank Road, (609) 884-1169capemaywinery.com

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

Winery

$5-$27Cards:

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H U CAPE ORIENT315 Ocean Street, (609) 898-0088capeorient.com

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

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HCOPPER FISH416 Broadway, West Cape May(609) 898-1555

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

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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


GGChart a course for...

Prime Steaks • Sensational Seafood

Oceanfront at 1045 Beach Avenue 609.884.5611 • HemingwaysCapeMay.com

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

$4 Bowl of Soup or Large Salad $6 Hot Sandwiches $6 Over-stuffed Sandwiches

Sunday - Wednesday 4:00p - 8:00p $12.95 Three CoursesSoup, Salad and Choice of 12 Entrees!

Wednesdays 4:00p - 8:00p

Thursdays 4:00p - 8:00p

Saturday: 8-11 Sunday: 8-Noon

Lunch Menu

Prime Rib Night $13.95

Land & Sea Buffet $24.95

Breakfast Buffet

Special Dinner Menu

Daily from Noon - 4:00p


Bebe, Lorraine, Peg


Mary Lou, Joan, Rosalie

Marge Dysart, Mary Ann Castagnetta, Cherry Landis


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

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

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HC-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

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HDEPOT MARKET CAFÉ409 Elmira Street, Cape May(609) 884-8030

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

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

H UTHE EBBITT ROOM25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700 virginiahotel.com

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

D$26-$33

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ELLA’S326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May(609) 884-3350

To-go food without the guilt. Smoothies, parfaits, the freshest fruit and green salads, and outstanding sandwiches.

B, L $4-$7 N/A NO YES H

ELLIE’S BAKERY301 North Broadway, West Cape May(609) 884-4007

A from-scratch, small-batch bakery that uses only real, fresh ingredients in all their decadent baked goods.

Bakery$1-$30Cards:V, MC

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FISH AND FANCY2406 Bayshore Road, Villas(609) 884-4007, www.fishandfancy.com

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

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410 BANK STREET410 Bank Street(609) 884-2127, www.410bankstreet.com

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

D$25-$37Cards:

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

From the same owners of 410 Bank Street, this restaurant wins awards for its Italian food every year for a reason.

D$18-$29Cards:

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HGECKO’SCarpenter’s Square Mall, Cape May(609) 898-7750

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

L, D $8-$24 BYOB YES YESb

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

Excellent downhome Italian food, reasonably priced and great for a family dinner. Now open on weekends.

D $12-$28 BYOB YES YESu

HHARBOR VIEW954 Ocean Drive884-5444 harborviewcapemay.com

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. B, L, D

$6-$30Cards: V, MC

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HARPOON HENRY’SBeach Drive & Browning, (609) 886-5529www.harpoonhenrys.net

Famous for its sunsets, this spot just reopened. There’s no better place to sip on a cold beer while catching those last rays!

L, D$10-$21Cards:

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HARRY’SMadison & Beach Avenue(609) 884-6113, harryscapemay.com

The restaurant at the Montreal Inn was relaunched last summer, to fine reviews. Excellent family fare. Opening May 6.

B, L, D$8-$24Cards:

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

Paradise for wine lovers, a short drive north of town. Daily wine bar is open from 11am-7pm

Winery N/A Winery NO NO u H

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

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


V, MC, AE, DBAR YES YES

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HHIGHER GROUNDS479 W. Perry Street, (609) 884-1131www.highergroundscapemay.com

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

B, L $5-$10 BYOB NO YESu b

HHOTDOG TOMMY’SJackson Street @ Beach (609) 884-8388, hotdogtommys.com

If there are better dogs at the Shore, we’ve yet to hear. Tommy and Mary Snyder are hot dog jedi warriors.

L, D$1.40-$4

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HISLAND GRILL311 Mansion StreetCape May, (609) 884-0200

The interior design and menu concoctions are similar – Caribbean-influenced and very, very colorful.

L, D$13-$26

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HJO JO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL102 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May(609) 884-0182

Opening soon! Go Meditteranean with your favorite Greek & Italian dishes - steaks, falafel, pasta, seafood, salads, & more.

L, D BYOB NO YES u b

HTHE LOBSTER HOUSEFisherman’s Wharf, (609) 884-8296, thelobsterhouse.com

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast diner... The Lobster House has it all. A must visit while at the cape!

B, L, D$5-$25Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBAR NO YES

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H ULUCKY BONES1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONE, luckybonesgrill.com

It’s a huge hit for a reason. Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service. Gets it right every single time.

L, D$6-$22Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBAR

For tables of eight or more

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HMAD BATTER19 Jackson Street(609) 884-5970, madbatter.com

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

B, L, D$19-$30

Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR YES YESb

HMAGNOLIA ROOM301 Howard Street(609) 884-8409, chalfonte.com

The venerable restaurant at the beautiful old Chalfonte Hotel offers classic southern food. Opening in May.

B, D$10-$34Cards:

V, MC, D, AEBAR YES YES

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MARIE NICOLE’S9510 Pacific, Wildwood Crest(609) 522-5425 www.marienicoles.com

Marie Nicole’s serves modern American cuisine with a European ambiance. Recently reopened!

D$19-$44Cards:

V, MC, D, AEBAR YES NO

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MARQ’S PUB & RESTAURANT501 Beach Avenue(609) 884-3500

The new spot at the Marquis de Lafayette hotel. A good old-fashioned pub atmosphere on weekends.

B, D$4-$22Cards:

V, MC, AEBAR NO YES

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

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

D$15-$30Cards:

V, MC, D, AEBAR YES NO

MERION INN106 Decatur Street(609) 884-8363, merion inn.com

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

DBAR

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HARBOR V IEW RESTAURANT, BAR & MARINAOpen Thursday thru Sunday for Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday

954 OCEAN DRIVE, CAPE MAY • 609-884-5444Between the Garden State Parkway & wildwood CreSt on the Bay at harBor View Marina

Job Fair - April 15 & 16 - Call for More Info

Breakfast with the Easter BunnySaturday, April 23 from 9-11am

Now Taking Reservations for EasterSunday Breakfast 8am-1pm • Dinner 2-9pm


Rev E.R. Soprano, Amelia Thompson

Dee Sloan, Mary Snyder Aiden and Heidi Frammell

Alice and Charles Manley


Dottie Reynold, Ceil Gorman


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

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

B, L, D$9-$30Cards:

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HOLD GRANGE723 Seashore Road, Cape May(609) 884-0114

Renowned Philadelphia chef Tony Clark has taken over the kitchen, making this an exciting addition to the restaurant scene.

DPlease call for details.

BYOB YES YESu b

OYSTER BAY615 Lafayette Street (609) 884-2111oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

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

D$12-$29Cards:


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

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

D$22-$39

Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB NO NO H

THE PILOT HOUSE142 Decatur Street(609) 884-3449pilothousecapemay.com

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

L, D$15-$25Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBAR YES YES H

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

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

L, D$13-$29Cards:


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HSEASIDE CHEESE COMPANY600 Park Blvd, (609) 884-8700seasidecheesecapemay.com

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

L, D$4-$12Cards:

V, MC, AE, DN/A N/A YES

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HTISHA’S318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119, tishasfinedining.com

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


V, MC, AE, DBYOB YES YES b

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.

L, D$12-$25Cards:

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HUNCLE 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.

B, L $4-$9 BYOB NO YESu b

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

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

D$18-$35Cards:

V, MC, AEBYOB YES YES H

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.

L, D$8-$20Cards:


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HWASHINGTON INN801 Washington Avenue (609) 884-5697washingtoninn.com

Superb gourmet food, and a bar to get your night off on the right foot. Amazing wine list. Be sure to visit on weekends.

D$18-$34Cards:


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HZOE’S715 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-1233

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

B, L $4-$12 BYOB NO YESb

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Now Open Thursday

thru Sunday

Carpenter’sSquare Mall

Cape May | 898-7750

“BEST MEXICAN” BY NJ MONTHLY FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS!

“BEST of the SHORE”Philadelphia Magazine 2006

“EXCELLENT” — AC Press 2005

| Kids’ Menu || Great Veggie Dishes |

| Charming Patio || Delicious Desserts |

Open Thursday

thru Sunday


Suzanne Wuerker, Lorey Bivins, Regina DiFiore, Peggy Lawrik


Adelia Jonas, Kristine Laswell, Emma Laswell

Kristine Laswell, Emma Laswell, Phyllis Laswell

FRIDAYS - 8pmOPEN MIC NIGHT

The Talent has been Awesome!

LUNCH & DINNER SEAFOOD • STEAKS

COCKTAILS

MONDAYS$2.95 Cheesesteaks

All Day & Night!

TIJUANA TUESDAYS

“Now All Day & Night”$1.50 Tacos & Burritos

WEDNESDAYSEARLY BIRD DINNERS

Served All Night4pm-closing

FAMILY FRIENDLY TRIVIA NIGHT - 7pm

THURSDAYS1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS

6pm-closing

JAY BETHEL UNPLUGGED - 8pm

(609) 884-3449 WASHINGTON STREET MALL,

CAPE MAYwww.pilothousecapemay.com

PHILLIES BASEBALL BEER SPECIALS

Reduced Domestic Beer PricesPints and Bottles $2 and $2.50Available during every game!


Name: Brenda KoleWorkplace: Whale’s TaleAge: I’m 39, and that’s my final answer.Hometown: Pottstown, PA, but I now live in Wildwood Crest.How long have you worked here? 14 years.Best thing about the job? I love all the repeat customers we get

here. They used to come in on their own, then with their children, and now with their grandchildren. People come back here again and again.

What do you recommend here? Since I’m the jewelry manager, I’d have to say our amazing jewelry selection. We’ve got something for every taste and budget.

What’s your OTHER dream job? My other dream job is retire-ment and eating bonbons.

Favorite thing about Cape May? I’d have to say the Painted Ladies – how can you not love Cape May’s beautiful architecture?

Interview by Kate Chadwick

Announcing Cape May’sEmployee Of The Week

PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIELLE O’NEAL

Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey609-889-2000

Ask about our

Happy BirthdayClub

Every Tuesday7 P.M. & 10 P.M.

You could win a seatat the World Series of Poker

Every Saturday in the Bar

DJ Jimmy J1/2 OFF Appetizers 9 pm

WORLD TAVERNPOKER

A CAPE MAY COUNTY TRADITION FOR 25 YEARS

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

Dinner served Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.Bar opens at 12 noon

Call now for reservations

DrinkSpecials

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Nancy Rubbis, Linda Crames, Morgan Casey, Sally Casey

Natalie McFeeley, Dot Amos, Marilyn Wissmar, Fran Ascoli

(609) 884-9119322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May

www.tishasfinedining.com

Most Major Credit Cards Accepted

Dinner Served Nightly from 5pmLunch served Daily from 11:30Breakfast Sat. & Sun. from 8am

EASTER SUNDAY

Brunch 9am-1:30pmDinner 2-8pm

4 course Easter dinner menu $29.95 per person

Regular menu availableMake reservations early

“How do you spell a perfect night in Cape May... T - I- S-H-A-S!

Thank you for a perfect evening!” - Margie, Richard, Janet & Al


Chance Meetings Everett Chance wines and dines Cape May’s single ladies

She jams a steel pick into my gums and tells me to spit.

These things called feelings are inconvenient at best. I’ve flirted with Heidi as best I’m able, to no avail. Perhaps she’s not interested, or doesn’t notice, or there’s some ethical rule governing relationships between patients and their dental technicians. There’s really no good way to ask her out while she’s rooting around in my molars. Heidi is simply unreachable, an impossible

DESPITE all evidence to the contrary, my dental hygienist, Heidi, says I have a tiny mouth. Visiting the dentist isn’t the normal torture,

thanks to Heidi. It’s more exquisite. Heidi listens to NPR. She has a Labrador. She laughs contagiously. She tolerates my teasing about her Hilary Duff eyeglasses. She’s wonderful.

And I sit there in the vinyl chair, bib on a chain around my neck, drool on my chin, and I fall in love with her. Her blue eyes are focused on me. Her blonde hair is pulled back in a ponytail, one lock loose, falling at my nose. She has a freckled wholesome beauty, the kind reserved for Midwestern farm girls and Scandinavians. I sit there, jaws open, and plan our marriage, name our children, think of the joys we’ll share as we grow old together.

Beneath her mask, she smiles. Her eyes crinkle beautifully at the corners and she leans forward. Her breast presses against the side of my face. I would do anything for her. I’ll buy her dinner. I’ll buy her diamonds.

dream. She hands me a new toothbrush and floss, says something about oral hygiene, and I’ll see her again in six months.

I have a tiny mouth, Heidi says. Maybe that’s why I can’t tell her how I feel. My teeth are clean, but my tongue is tied.

There’s a woman like this for every man. She ties us in knots, and though we’re prepared to devote ourselves absolutely to her, she’ll never know it. So ladies, please, take the lead. If you see a guy hovering around you, making excuses to spend just a few more minutes making small talk and giving up all semblance of cool, please ask him out. Trust me, he’d appreciate it. Maybe his mouth is just too small to hold the words he really wants to say to you.

Is your mouth the right size to eat a nice meal? Send an email to [email protected], I’ll be in touch, and we’ll go to dinner at one of the Cape’s fine restaurants. Afterwards I’ll write all about it, a combined date and restaurant review. Your name will be changed, the restaurant’s won’t. If the food sticks in your teeth, I can recommend a lovely dental hygienist.


FAMILY RESTAURANT

Beach Avenue & Grant Street, Cape May884-3772 • www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

Ocean View

Try OurMINI MEALS

Available Monday-Thursday

OPEN EVERYDAY • 7am-9pm

The Exit Zero Random Gift Certificate Giveaway

« EVERY week our photographer Danielle O’Neal roams the streets of Cape May on a mission... to give away a $50 gift

certificate to spend at a local business. But it’s not quite THAT easy – first, the lucky recipient has to answer three questions related to our issue theme, which this week is all about Easter.

This week’s winner is Doris Russell, 55, a nurse from right here in Cape May. Here are her answers to our piercing questions:

What would you like to see in your Easter basket? CandyWill you take part in an Easter egg hunt this year? NopeIf it wasn’t a bunny, what would be the next best animal? The Easter Kitty

Doris wins a $50 gift certificate to Cucina Rosa for answering our questions. Congratulations and enjoy!

PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIELLE O’NEAL

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

Uncle Bill’s

& FAMILY RESTAURANT

open Daily!!

The Easter Bunny

will be at Uncle Bill’s in

Cape May and Wildwood on Saturday &

Sunday 8am to 1pm


4/10: Second Sunday Celebration At West End Garage

Christine Petrik, Diane Flanegan Lee Hajduk, Barb Colosi Sue, Sarah


(609) 898-01001 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May

Serving Dinner

from 5pmThursday

thru Sunday

Easter Dinner4-8pm

Early Bird Specials$19.95 from 5:00-5:30

ODMOTHERS

Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks,

Pasta, Veal & Chicken

Broadway & Sunset ~ 884-4543

Dinner from 5pm • Thursday thru SundayEaster Dinner Served 4-8pm

Early Bird Specials • $16.95 from 5:00-5:30


4/10: Second Sunday Celebration At West End Garage

MaryAnn Davis, Dolores C Joan and Bruce Patterson

Rich Flanegan, Patricia Neville Cathy and Carrie Gray

Thomas and Heather Holden


Lisa Bernstein, Mary Stewart


Spouty-OffyThe column where anonymous

gasbags have their say!

WHY do people get jelly beans for Easter? Jelly and beans do not really go together! – Cape May

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HOW do some people make food from scratch? I always have to use a combination of measuring, mixing and cook-ing! – West Cape May

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I THINK I’ll win the Easter egg hunt this year because I was at the ACME and I found like 50 cartons of eggs, seriously! – North Erma

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C’MON spring... I’m tired of the cold weather already! – Cape May

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I THINK Russell from Swain’s may be the Easter Bunny! He hops all over that store! – Erma

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WHY doesn’t anybody serve rabbit for Easter dinner? – Erma

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WHY does the Lucky Bones chick have a pool stick? Lucky Bones does not even have a pool table! – The Bridge

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WHEN is that underwater Delaware Bay tunnel going to be done? – Cape May

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I TOOK a ferry over to Delaware but he said he liked it better in Cape May... Said it’s more gay friendly! – Wildwood

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HOW is that lady talking on the phone on page two when there isn’t even a cord hooked up to the phone? And exactly how

old is that camera the photog-rapher is using? Finally, that handshake looks pretty loose, like wet noodles. – Villas

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I THINK a pirate buried lots of treasure at Poverty Beach and then named it that so people would not look for it! - Cape May

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IS THAT the leprechaun guy in the Ugly Mug logo? I saw him there on March 17! - Cape May

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YOU people at the shore are wusses... I saw a few places places where you can actually go to whine and complain... Cape May WINERY, Hawk Haven WINERY. - N YC

[Spouty Offy Editor’s Note: You bonehead, they are vineyards where they make wine... and these places have some great wine!!]

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WHY is it called Oyster Bay if it is a steak house? I’m going to start a place called The Cow House and serve Oysters! - Cape Mayhem

[Spouty Offy Editor’s Note: It is actually called Oyster Bay Steak and Seafood House... And besides great steaks and seafood, they have some great new martinis too.]

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What’s up, Doc? - Bugs Bunny

The Old Grange Restaurant

Old Grange by Tony Cla rka t Hi s to r i c Co ld Spr ing Vi l l age

735 Sea sho r e Road , Cape May, NJ 0820 4Rese r va t ions : 609 -884 -0 1 14

o ldg r angeby tonyc l a rk@yahoo . com

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS FROM 4 TO 6PM

Unique dining Tuesday thru Thrusday 6 to 10pm

Friday and Saturday from 6 to 11pm

BYOB

Award winning Tony Clark comes home

to the Old Grange!

Homemade is our middle name!

BreakfastLunch

Take-OutDog-Friendly Patio Dining

715 Beach Ave.609-884-1233

Affordable Dining on the Beachfront!


801 Washington Street, Cape May(609) 884-5697 • washingtoninn.com

Open Fridays and Saturdays in April.

FOUR COURSE MENU $37Cape May Clam Chowder

Grilled Baby Leek Bruschetta with Romesco & shaved Manchego

Lamb Polpetini capers, pinenuts and mint, pecorino fonduta, garlic greens

Goat Cheese & Asparagus Spring Rolls mache toasted hazelnuts

Baby Spinach Salad buttermilk bleu cheese dressing, shaved gala apples, walnuts, bacon

Prime Sirloin Steak”Diane” brandy mustard, creamed mushrooms

creamed potatoes, French beans

Wood Grilled Local Fish roasted fennel fingerlings

roasted roma tomatoes, tapenade vinaigrette

Shrimp & Fettucciniartichokes, peas, light lemon cream,

crispy prosciutto

Chicken Scaloppini lemon caper shallot butter sauce

soft mascarpone, polenta roasted asparagus

Strawberry Rhubarb ShortcakeWarm Chocolate Lava Cake

Espresso Anglaise

4/2: Benefit For Injured Local Surfer Dan Pratt


Rich and Dana Tyndall, Tiffany and Dan Seddon

Jen, Caitlyn, Cinnamon

Bridget Farrell, Carole, Anne, Peggy


326 Carpenters Lane, Cape Mayacross from Good Scents

Open Weekends • (609) 884-3350

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NOW FEATURING... Espresso & Cappuccino

All Natural 100% Fruit Smoothies Gourmet Smoothies • Green Salads

Artisan Bread Sandwiches Hot Soup • Delicious Muffins

Hand Squeezed Lemonade • Brewed Iced Tea

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Dan, Nick, Matt, Karylin, Jess


Maureen, Dansmell, Colleen, Terry, Nick, Kim

Dan B, Kelly Pratt, MaryAnn and Randy Bennott



Will, Bonnie, Diane


Marie Pratt, Kelly Pratt, Ryan Sinravage, Jack Kirwin

The Perry Girls



Beth Sheets, Diana Sweeney Mike and Alyssa Perry

Beverly and Frank Hayes Barbara, Carole

Melissa Schweikert, Thomas Kennedy


Sean Berry, Chris Perry



Garrett Hoff, Chase Bryan, Peg Holland


Sorry, no names

91 Beach Drive, North Cape May(609) 886-5529

www.harpoonhenrys.net

WE’RE BACK!!!

Open Fridays at 4pm

Saturday & Sunday at 12:00

Live Music • Sat. 5–9pm MICHAEL JAMES

Stop In & Say Hi!!!!!

Tisha Wise, Charles Wise


“Best of the Shore”Philadelphia Magazine

“Best of the Shore”South Jersey Magazine

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Since 2005

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

knowing huge limpid eyes.Easty also had a drinking problem, and

that is where his “gift” giving habit arose, and thus the whole legend of the Easter Bunny. When full of whisky, Easty would mischievously leave random souvenirs on people’s lawns, porches and other places he drunkenly thought they might step – half-empty whisky bottles, hats and whatever dairy products he would pilfer from the doorsteps they had just been deposited on by the milkman. So, Cape May’s citizenry

Did you know the Easter Bunny was from Cape May? It is not a fact we trumpet, given how different that rodent’s public image is from the real rabbit

we knew and loved and loathed in equal measure.

Most of the facts are rooted in the truth, mind you: he was unusually large (standing three feet on his hind legs), did speak when he chose, could on occasion wear clothes and did leave unexpected things for people to find in their gardens.

There, though, the similarity ends. Easty (for such was his name: he hailed from East Cape May, and his name was corrupted to ‘Easter’ through time) worked in our fair city in a variety of manual jobs: as a whale skinner, then a horse tanner, a smuggler of whisky and a doorman at the rougher bars, where he could, with one kick from those prodigious hind legs, send a troublesome patron f lying some 100 yards. He was also a hit with the ladies, and shamelessly let them stroke his furry belly as he gazed into their faces with those too-

would walk out and fall over glassware, stumble into a puddle of milk, or hear the crunch of eggs underfoot, and per-haps some drunken chuckles from under a nearby bush. Over time, the rabbit’s par-ticular joy of seeing people step on eggs, and his adoption of a set (and rather ran-dom) day of the year for mischief led to the start of the folk tales, and Easty was trans-formed from an alcoholic, misanthropic boor of a rabbit, to the cute Easter Bunny.

Easty did not survive to be horrified by that reputation: he came off the worse in an altercation with the Tooth Fairy (who is from Cold Springs) one night in the Brown Room over a set of gold teeth Easty claimed ownership of due to a gambling debt. Easty resorted to violence, which is never admi-rable with a lady, and never smart with a fairy (the Tooth Fairy’s reputation has also been polished over time – the lady I knew did not wait for a person’s tooth to fall out before collecting, and there was no men-tion of a shilling left under a pillow). I shall not go into details: suffice it to say the Fairy now wears a rather nice fur coat.

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407 Washington Street Mall, Cape May • 609-884-0334Cape May’s Landmark JewelerSINCE 1972

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Nature Gifts for All SeasonsChattel House Village • 109 Sunset Blvd.

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Hours: Open Friday thru Monday 10am-5pmOpen Year Round • We Ship Anywhere.

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WHEN I was growing up, my grandmother always said, “There’s a lid for every pot.” I never fully understood what she

meant until I started working in a Cape May restaurant. Waiting tables, a girl meets some pretty eccentric characters and, amazingly enough, most of them have found their equally eccentric soul mates.

Last week, I waited on a guy who told me as he left the dining room that he’d left a $1,000 tip on the table. A small part of me believed him. Ever since I watched It Could Happen to You, the movie in which Bridget Fonda plays a down-on-her-luck waitress who strikes it rich with a generous customer, I started thinking hey, it could happen to me, too.

Alas, not only did this jokester not leave me a $1,000 tip on his $200 check, he left me a whopping 13 bucks. And 15 cents worth of nickels.

A few minutes later, I saw the same gentleman enjoying an after-dinner drink at the bar. When he spotted me, he asked

what I thought of that tip he’d left. While I tried to figure out whether he was mocking me or just plain off his rocker, the man and his wife threw their heads back in laughter.

“Don’t mind my husband, dear,” the wife said. “He’s just playing with you!”

It amazes me that two folks with the same, ahem, quirky senses of humor could, in a world of six billion people, manage to cross paths.

Then again, I once waited on a vegan allergic to gluten who didn’t eat garlic. His dinner companion was a fellow vegan allergic to gluten who didn’t eat garlic. What are the odds?

And then there was the Civil War reen-

actor from Cold Spring Village who’d come to dinner still dressed in his Union garb. By his side was a woman equally enthusiastic about the same period of history.

“This fish,” she told me as I delivered her meal, “should have been here four score and seven years ago!”

Later, I waited on two people with the same goal – to go out to dinner without actually eating dinner. They ordered four baskets of complimentary bread and five free refills of iced tea each before finally deciding to share one appetizer.

Then I waited on two people with the same affinity for groping one another in public. If these folks ever came up for air, I might have been able to ask how on earth they’d each managed to find someone equally into tabletop tonsil hockey.

I don’t know what the odds are of two well-matched oddballs actually meeting, but I take heart in knowing it’s possible. If even these eccentric pots can get so lucky as to find their perfect lids, that measly $1,000 tip I’m shooting for doesn’t seem like such a pipe dream after all.

Customer ServiceThe life and times of a waitress in Cool Cape May... by Molly Stone

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

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Easter Must Haves The finest things from the shops of this charmed city... by Kate Chadwick

Gourds From A Rose Is a Rose Antiques Think outside the flower box and deco-rate your Easter table with these charm-ing gourds, available as a chick breaking out of an eggshell or a sweet, beribboned bunny rabbit. Keep them in mind as a great hostess gift as well. The chicks are $24, the bunnies go for $26. Find them at The West End Garage. 484 Perry Street, 770-8261, www.thewestendgarage.com.

Chocolate Eggs From The Fudge Kitchen Feeling gypped by the Easter Bunny this year? Don’t fret, the Fudge Kitchen is here to help. To wit: this one-pound personal-ized egg, filled with your choice of butter or coconut cream, peanut butter, choco-late nut fudge, caramel pecan or fruit and nut. $14.95 per pound, 8.95-12.95 per half-pound, depending on filling. Two locations! 1-800-23-FUDGE, www.fudgekitchens.com.

Hand Puppets From Whale’s TaleThese beautiful, plush bunnies are just the thing for an Easter basket. Made by Folk-manis, they have wonderful life-like details, with no feeding or clean-up required. Each one also comes with a little story, poem or facts list to add to their appeal. The lamb goes for $26, the rabbits, Holland Lop or Floppy, are $32. 312 Washington Street Mall, 884-4808, www.whalestalecapemay.com.

Necktie Onesie From Lynn Arden’s Sometimes it’s tough to get little boys dressed up for Easter (okay – big ones, too). Problem solved with these ingenious one-sies with the tie embroidered right on the front from Lynn Arden’s Children Shoppe! Ties come in various colors – blue, brown, yellow, for your dapper little Easter dude. $18. 325 Washington Street Mall, 884-8643, www.lynnardens.com.

Easter Flowers From Cape Winds Florist Whether sending to far-away family and friends, or as a centerpiece for your Easter brunch or dinner table, flowers are a no-brainer on Easter, and Cape Winds has you covered either way. Check these sweet mini daffodils peeking out of a footed eggshell for only $9.95, or hop onto their website for the flowers that speak to you. 860 Broadway, 884-1865, www.capewindsflorist.net.

An Easter Bonnet From Happy Baby No girl is fully dressed for the Easter Bun-ny’s visit without the proper bonnet, and this collection from Happy Baby is just the ticket for your wee one’s holiday ensemble. If anything can improve on the charm of a precious infant, it’s one of these sublimely sweet flowered toppers from Jamie Rae Hats. Headbands too, if your girl’s not a hat girl. $29. 106 Jackson Street, 884-5922.


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Spring in the Air! New Events in the Gallery

Finally, some spring in the air! Walk over to the Gallery. Meet up with friends, enjoy some refreshment and some good conversation, and find a great piece of art.

Don’t Miss April Exhibits & Events

April 2-25 SIX REALISTS OF BALTIMORE. Antique and vintage paintings.

April 28 GIMME FIVE. Five artists, each with five new works. Exhibit runs through 5/27.

Save these Dates

May 7 GIMME FIVE. Saturday night Open House 6-9. Meet the artists.

May 28 REALLY BIG SHOW. Cape May County Art League. Members’ juried show. Opening reception Saturday 5/28.

The Gail Pierson Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May.Gallery Spring Hours : Daily Noon to 5 pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Image: The Swans of Cape May Point. Oil on canvas. © Pat Wenzel.


The Answer LadyWise answers to perplexing questions

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

query, write to [email protected] Answer LadyMy new boyfriend is wonderful, but

I’ve noticed he’s REALLY cheap. Our dates consist of stopping at Wawa for coffee (in our refillable mugs) on our way into town to (window) shop. He never takes me any-where because he says it costs too much. Is this fixable, or am I stuck with a tightwad? – Champagne Tastes, Beer Budget

Dear Champagne Hmm… is he actually cheap, or just

poor? There is a difference, and you don’t indicate that he actually HAS money. But if he does, and he just clings to it like grim death, the Answer Lady has yet to come across a cure for that in her many years of man-wrangling. Why you don’t plan your dates? With the aid of your handy-dandy Exit Zero, it’s a cinch to find wallet-friendly date activities. A cursory glance tells the

Answer Lady that the Ugly Mug has $2 hot dogs and 35-cent wings during Phil-lies games, for instance. Get your coffee or soda included with a Belly Buster break-fast or lunch special from Bella Vida. And Hemingway’s at The Grand has wildly pop-ular and way-cheap lunch specials daily. Remember, a little creativity goes a long way. PS: Is there any reason why YOU aren’t paying for some of these dates?

Dear Answer Lady My neighbor and alleged friend bor-

rowed a significant amount of money from me last year when her husband was laid off. She has since taken a course, gotten a job, and her husband is working again. But she hasn’t repaid the money and yesterday she bought a new car! I was so furious I couldn’t speak. Suggestions? – Empty Pockets

Dear Empty First, say goodbye to your money,

because the Answer Lady suspects it is gone forever. It’s unfortunate your neigh-bor took advantage, but lesson learned. Since you were unable to speak civilly, perhaps a short note would do the trick. Congratulate your neighbor on landing a job and say you’re happy they are getting back on their feet. Then point out that you understand that in her car-buying frenzy, it must have slipped her mind that she owes you some serious cash. Finish by saying that you’d like to discuss payment arrange-ments, starting next week. And if you can’t be civil, for heaven’s sake, mail it. Don’t tie it to a rock and throw it through the window of the new car, for instance.



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ACROSS THE WAY304 Washington StreetCape May(609) 884-4199www.acrossthewaycapemay.com

Stop in here for an exciting collection of furniture and home decor including quirky clocks, whimsical lawn chairs, books and games that will get you thinking, and top-quality lamps and fixtures to make every room a bit brighter.

CAPE MAY LINEN OUTLET110 Park BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-3630www.capemaylinen.com

The hand-picked deals and old-fashioned service at this store keeps customers coming back. Your source for everything linen, from aprons, sheets and tablecloths to curtains and linen by the yard.

ALL IRISH IMPORTS401 Lafayette StreetCape May(609) 884-4484www.allirishimports.com

They carry T-shirts, hand-knit fishermen’s sweaters, pewter, Waterford crystal, Belleek, jewelry, perfume and even biscuits and kilts. Make sure you ask about their ladies capes, hats and scarves, including cabbie caps.

CAPE MAY SPORTS MEMORABILIA405 West Perry StreetCape Mayemail: [email protected]

Everything for the sports lover – especially if you’ve got a particular allegiance to team in NJ or PA. Vintage baseball cards, programs, team sets, framed items and signed baseballs and bats - the perfect place for a seasoned or new collector.

ANDREW’S LTD325 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 898-7755

Visit Andrew’s for a beautiful collection of estate jewelry and an eclectic mixture of antiques and collectibles that will appeal to all age groups. Look out for antique watches, hand-colored photographs and sparkling glassware.

CAPE MAY WICKER203 Sunset BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-1849

No visit to Cape May is complete without a stop at the shopper’s paradise known as Cape May Wicker. Spruce up your house inside and out with one visit. Furniture, lamps, whimsical signs, candles and much, much more, at great prices.

A PLACE ON EARTH526 Washington Street MallCape May866-400-SOAPwww.aplaceon earth.com

Put the fresh and fun back into bath time with a visit to A Place On Earth. Sublime soaps,, salts, scrubs, sprays and lotions, all made by hand with natural ingredients and organic botanicals. Smell yummy at A Place On Earth.

CAPE WINDS FLORIST860 Broadway West Cape May(609) 884-1865www.capemayflowers.com

Cape Winds Florist is family-owned and has more than 30 years of experience. They always go the extra mile to make their floral gifts perfect. Offering beautiful, elaborate floral arrangements plus prompt, friendly service.

ARTISANS ALCOVE523 Lafayette StreetCape May(609) 898-0202www.artisansalcove.com

When shopping for jewelry, why not opt for a piece that carries a bit of history with it? Artisans Alcove boasts a great selection of Art Deco, Victorian, Edwardian and Modern jewelry, so whatever your tastes, you’ll leave satisfied.

CELEBRATE CAPE MAYOcean Avenue and Washington StreetCape May(609) 884-9035

They specialize in “one-stop shopping” Looking for fleeces, embroidered T-shirts or cardigans? What about postcards, personalized magnets, keychains, postcards and hermit crabs? Look no further, friends.

ANTIQUES EMPORIA405 West Perry StreetCape May(609) 898-3332

There is always a great selection of Americana, furniture, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, vintage postcards, magazines and more. Pick up some vintage jewelry to top off an outfit. The stock is always changing, so stop in often.

DONNA’S HALLMARK401 Washington StreetCape May(609) 884-0555

Every visitor in Cape May has a few friends or loved ones back home. Why not stop by and get them a keepsake? Donna’s carries a wide selection of cards and gifts like their Himalayan salt lamps, which cast a warm, soothing glow.

BAY SPRINGS ALPACAS542 New England RoadCape May(609) 884-0563www.bayspringsalpacas.com

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

EXIT ZERO109 Sunset Boulevard Cape May(609) 770-8479www.exitzero.us

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

BIRD HOUSE OF CAPE MAY109 Sunset BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 898-8871www.birdhouseofcapemay.com

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

FIBER ARTS YARN SHOP315 Ocean Street, Cape MayWashington Commons(609) 898-8080www.yarnsrus.net

Knitting is quickly proving to be the cool new hobby for every generation. Fiber Arts have the tools and experience to get a novice started and the goods to supply an expert. Don’t miss their knitting classes.

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY701 East Lake DriveCape May Point (609) 884-2736www.birdcapemay.org

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

FLYING FISH130 Park Boulevard West Cape May(609) 884-2760www.theflyingfishstudio.com

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


GAIL PIERSON GALLERY658 Washington Street Cape May(609) 884-2585www.gailpiersongallery.com

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

PINK33 Perry StreetCape May(609) 898-1113

The hippest haven for fashionistas in the know, you’ll find all your favorites here - right-this-minute clothes, shoes and accessories. From casual jeans to knock-their-socks-off dressy dresses, visit Pink and get dressed.

GOOD SCENTS327 Carpenter’s LaneCape May (609) 884-0014www.sensia.com

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

SPLASH513 Carpenters LaneCape May(609) 846-7100

A showplace for local handicrafts like woodwork, stained glass, pottery and prints, Splash also features several cases packed to bursting with glittering jewelry, and the largest collection of local sea glass on the island.

HENRY’S FINE JEWELRY407 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-0334

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

SWAIN’S305 Jackson StreetCape May(609) 884-8578

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

ITALIAN GARDEN510 Carpenter’s LaneCape May (609) 884-2300

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

TEA BY THE SEA405 West Perry StreetCape May(609) 898-4TEAwww.teaincapemay.com

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

KATE’S FLOWER SHOP600 Park BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-6181www.katesflowershop.com

Strangely enough, they sell flowers! But Kate and her staff dispense more than just beautiful floral arrangements. They also give advice on things like philosophy, good books and other stimulating subjects.

THE TOY SHOP OF CAPE MAY510 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-0442

For a selection of well-made toys that will take you back to your childhood while delighting the kids, stop in here. Check out their Sale Wall of Toys where you can find some great bargains!

MADAME’S PORT311 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-5858

Entering Madame’s Port is like stumbling into a treasure trove at an exotic trading post. Be sure to check out their collection of trade signs (featuring mermaids and whales), wall art and beautifully crafted wooden watches.

VICTORIOUS251 Beach Avenue in Congress HallCape May(609) 898-1777www.victoriousantiques.com

An outstanding selection of interior furnishings, gorgeous handbags and fine jewelry awaits you at Victorious, where they specialize in antique and estate pieces. Shop Victorious and prepare to be dazzled.

MARY ANN’S JEWELRY511 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 898-8786

The smallest shop on the mall, but it’s packed with beautiful things – Rolex watches, pearls, sapphires, porcelain vases, cut-glass and pocket watches. Stunning estate and new jewelry, with a large selection of diamonds.

WEST END GARAGE484 West Perry Street Cape May(609) 770-8261www.thewestendgarage.com

A hip new addition to shopping on the island, West End Garage has all the feel of an upscale flea market in NYC or Philly right in downtown Cape May. Whether you prefer art, antiques, jewelry, or all of the above, don’t miss this spot.

ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN513 Washington Street Mall and 728 Beach AvenueCape May800-23-FUDGEwww.fudgekitchens.com

Chances are good you won’t get past the front door without trying a piece of something delicious at this Cape May institution. Now is the time to think of getting some sweets for your sweet!

WHALE’S TALE312 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-4808www.whaletalecapemay.com

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

PAT JACKSON JEWELERS414 Bank StreetCape May(609) 884-0323www.patjacksonjewelers.com

since the 1970s and has had her shop since the 1980s. You won’t find anything synthetic or treated – just satisfaction. Try a twist on the seashell souvenir with an 18k gold scallop-shell bracelet.

ZOO COMPANY421 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-8181

For all the young and young-at-heart, this cute toy store is filled with the fluffiest, most colorful stuff you can imagine. If your little one is looking for the hottest item – from Webkinz to Silly Bandz – you’ll find it here.

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“North Cape®” outdoor wicker and wicker bedroom furniture. Also, candles, seasonal decorations, cushions, souvenirs.

Be sure to visit their other fun store too!

HOME FASHION AND FUN109 SunSet Boulevard, WeSt Cape May • (609) 884-5330

Beach and nautical décor and gifts. Fun one of a kind items, and unique children’s toys.

203 SunSet Blvd.West Cape May (609) 884-1849

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4/9: Ray Brown’s 70th Birthday Party At Townbank Firehall

Cousin Ray, Jerry, Uncle Ray, Aunt Joan


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

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See What’s New At Splash!Friday Thru Monday

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Whale’s Tale is bursting with cute Easter cards,

bunnies and goodies for everyone’s Easter basket!


LCMR Athlete Of The Week:Curtis Gift

«SENIOR pitcher and centerfielder Curtis Gift, a recent transfer student to LCMR from Wildwood High School, has been

making waves in LCMR’s baseball program, getting the team going with a 3-2 record. Gift, of Erma, began his baseball career at age nine, picking up his love for the game from his father, John Steer. Gift continued playing through middle school, freshman, and sophomore years at LCMR before transferring to Wildwood High School for his junior year. Gift returned to LCMR halfway through his senior year just in time to suit up for the Tigers this season.

“There hasn’t been any difficulty returning,” said Gift. “I’ve played with these guys through Teitelman and in summer leagues. It was the better choice for me.”

Gift is currently batting .550 with three homeruns and 11 RBIs on the season. Along with the team’s goal of winning their division, Gift hopes to reach the 100th hit milestone.

Gift plans on attending Fredrick Community College in Maryland for two years before transferring to a four-year college. He’ll also be eligible for the 2011 Major League Baseball draft.

Although the season has just begun, Gift will undoubtedly contribute to the Caper Tigers’ success this year.

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We have Easter Plants!

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New Pottery: Pots, Fish, Frogs, Mushrooms & more!

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The Cape May CrosswordNone of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for “Exit Zero”! By Jon Roth

ACROSS3 . If you’re looking to dye your Easter eggs, this is the most popular brand to use.6 . Despite the name, this type of storm has nothing to do with the Holy Sunday.7. In this country, pretzels are a very popular an Easter snack. We just wonder if they pair them with beer.10. This annual celebration on the White House Lawn involves spoons, kids and good wholesome fun.13. These sweet, round candies are easy to find in any child’s Easter basket. Don’t try planting them though, we doubt it will yield a candy tree.15. These brightly colored, gelatin-based candies are shaped like truncated cones and covered in granulated sugar.16 . Sure, bunnies get all the credit, but these chirpy, downy animals are equally prevalent around this time of year.18. Not a rabbit, per se, she would nonetheless sport ears and a fluffy tail at Hugh Hefner’s request.19. Colors can be jewel tone, neon, primary, and this color group, always popular around Easter.20. This crime-solving animated character

is married to a beautiful ‘toon by the name of Jessica.22 . Without these, where would we store all our Easter goodies? In boxes? In bags?23. This portion of the Christian calendar precedes Easter Sunday. Many believers choose to give up something dear to them as a symbolic sacrifice.25. Beating on his drum, this guy keeps going and going and going.

DOWN1. This British confection ensures that not all of your chocolate will be hollow come Easter Sunday. 2. Three days before Easter Sunday, Christians remember the crucifixion of Christ on this day. 4. In this Western European country, church bells don’t ring after Good Friday, and children gather to finally hear them ring the following Sunday (or ‘dimanche’).5. Crafted specifically for Russian royalty, these ornamental curios are created with

precious gemstones and metals.

8. Some people claim they prefer these puffy candies once they go stale.

9. You may find him hopping down the bunny trail.

11. In Spain and South American countries, this holy week involves processionals with wooden figurines and hooded costumes.

12. People often use this euphemism to refer to a dirt ball under your bed.

14. This famous rabbit is best-known for evading Elmer Fudd.

17. The carved monoliths here have evaded anthropologists’ explanations for centuries.

18. This Jewish holiday is closely related to Easter and celebrates the preservation of the first-born sons of the Hebrew tribe.

21. Wear this and you’ll be the grandest lady at the Easter parade.

24. Statistically, this is the part of the chocolate bunny people always bite first.

SO YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to this week’s issue. Our theme this week: Easter. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, www.exitzero.us.

He just keeps on going... 25 Across.


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4/9: Poncho Sanchez At The Star Of The Sea Auditorium



Activity Of The WeekA weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Cape May Garden Club Flower Show

APRIL showers bring May flowers, but only Mother Nature controls the timetable. This can be discouraging if you’re planting a garden and

all you have so far is muddy shoes. Cheer yourself up with a visit to the Flower Show, presented by the Garden Club of Cape May.

The Flower Show, held on Thursday, April 28 from 12:30 to 5pm at the Grand Hotel, is free, and offers inspiration in the form of beautiful flower arrangements displayed in the sun-kissed ballroom. This year’s theme is “Birds of a Feather,” and the annual event also showcases the future of gardening. Students from Cape May County Technical High School’s Horticulture Department will exhibit their creativity, and the elementary school also has an exhibit. It’s the perfect outing for the gardener who needs more than a couple of green shoots for motivation.

Motivating amateur gardeners is what garden clubs have been doing for more than a century. Some clubs trace their roots to Athens, Georgia, where gardeners came together in 1891 to study plants and restore

public parks. Others trace their history to Philadelphia and the founding of the Garden Guild there in 1913. Their object was to “stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs.”

Garden clubs established that amateur gardening was more than a luxury. Their garden tours helped to raise money for education, including lessons on vegetable planting. These lessons helped urban and suburban gardeners through the Great

Depression and led to the success of Victory Gardens during World War Two. Over time, local garden clubs banded together in national efforts such as restricting invasive foreign plants, conserving redwoods and placing limits on billboards to preserve roadside beauty. Today, garden clubs maintain their interest in conservation while inspiring gardeners across the country.

Members of the Garden Club of Cape May may be inspiring you without your knowledge. Though its members are modest, theirs are the Cape May gardens that make you stop and stare in summer. From my kitchen window, I enjoy a view of one of these masterpieces. I can’t be the only one who bikes through town looking for ideas to steal – plants to thrive in shade, plants to bring the butterflies, plants to handle the August heat – but this only works in warmer weather.

You need motivation NOW, in the midst of dreary, relentless April showers when there is spring planting to be done. While you’re waiting for those May flowers, find inspiration at the Flower Show.

Next week: Spring Festival

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BENJAMIN Loverin is Cape May Stage’s new stage manager, and he has traveled here all the way from San Diego, California to begin rehearsals this week for

Say Goodnight, Gracie. Since this is a re-mounting of a show that has already been performed in this space, Benjamin is working on all of the technical aspects of produc-ing this play. Archival footage is stored in a computer. Sound cues need to be timed. Fog machines need to be tested and adjusted so that false alarms are not triggered by the smoke sensors. Joel Rooks will join these rehearsals shortly and begin fine-tuning his performance. Once he has worked through the movements, the Lighting Designer will arrive from New York to “paint with light”. Each element of a production is an art unto itself with every choice considered. This is the excitement and magic of the theatre. In less than three weeks, the opening of the 2011 season will be upon us.

This season promises to be the best ever, and a season subscription saves you 15%. You can reserve your favorite seats now for Christmas. Subscriptions keep you con-nected to a valuable cultural resource. Call 884-1341 or go online to capemaystage to order your subscription. There are further discounts for seniors over the age of 62.

Before our season officially begins, we are partnering with Chase Jackson to pro-duce a staged reading of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Was Enuf by Ntozake Shange. This 1975 poetic play is a landmark piece of black

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feminism. Cape May Stage consistently looks for plays that celebrate diversity and aspires to include the female voice among our writ-ers. Last season our main stage mounted a riveting production of Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks. The female voice is represented this season in The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck. For Colored Girls... per-forms on Saturday, April 30 at 8pm and Sun-day afternoon, May 1 at 3pm.

The Robert Shackleton Playhouse is the cynosure of community events. The Cape May Film festival screens films at the play-house. Cape May Forum hosts lectures and special events. The Midatlantic Center for the Arts co-produces their Kids’ Playhouse at the theatre. Make it part of your life in Cape May. Meet old friends and make new ones at Cape May Stage.

Above: Back by popular demand, Broadway’s Joel Rooks will reprise the role of the famous centenarian, George Burns, in “Say Goodnight, Gracie” this May.

Right: Don’t miss Brad Zimmerman’s hilarious one-man show, “My Son, The Waiter - A Jewish Tragedy,” on May 23.


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Not that you will see any of this. What you will see is a small, brownish, long-billed bird that will explode from some well-vegetated pool or puddle. Fly and land where you can’t get a look at it or f ly and come back to the same spot where you still can’t get a look at it.

The things are designed to blend in with grass. Aiding them in this regard is

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

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IF YOU are dying to see Wilson’s Snipe, the time is now. What? No. We’re not talking about a bird that belongs to some guy named Wilson. We’re talking about a bird that was

named after some guy named Wilson.Alexander Wilson. Father of American

Ornithology. If you truly are dying to see this bird, Wilson beat you to it. The bird was named after him posthumously.

But back to the point, and rephras-ing slightly, if you are interested in see-ing a snipe then the time is now. They are migrating. They are easy to find. In fact, if you walk the trails of the Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows just off Sunset Boulevard, you can hardly help f lushing a snipe.

Seeing them is the difficult part.First, know what you are looking for.

A snipe is a shorebird with a body about the size of a jumbo lemon and a bill that is about as long as the body. They are brown above, dirty white below. The back, and particularly the head, is streaky and the chest is dirty.

a penchant for crouching and staying still.When they explode into f light they

usually call. It’s short, loud, nasal scraping sound. It sounds like: “Yrrrrch.”

What does "Yrrrrch" mean? It means that you just missed another opportunity to see the snipe you’ve been dying to see.

But be patient. Where there is one snipe there are almost always more. And when one f lushes, get ready for the next. Sometimes all it takes is patience. Sometimes all you have to do is take one more step.

Yrrrch! And off goes another snipe.Snipe are not the only shorebirds in the

South Cape May Meadows. Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs are also there now. But Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs have, as the name suggests, bright yellow legs. Snipe have dull, greenish legs (which your almost never see anyway). And when Yellowlegs take off they commonly f ly in a direct line.

The concept of a straight line seems not to occur in the minds of snipe. When snipe

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take off, they zig and zag crazily. Then they land where you can’t see them.

You’ve heard the term “snipe hunt.” That’s right, this is the snipe of the hunt. In case you’ve never gone to summer camp and were never invited to go on a snipe hunt, the way it works is one (or more) of your campmates hands you a pillow case. A f lashlight. And the instructions – go out and catch a snipe.

Then you wander around making an idiot of yourself until you come to your senses and get back to your cabin, muddy and exhausted, to find all your bunkmates sleeping the good sleep of humans who have really put one over on you.

In truth, snipe are a listed game spe-cies, one of the few shorebird species that do have this distinction. Most shorebirds were removed from the game list early in the 20th century.

If you’d like to come close to seeing a snipe, I’d invite you to go to the South Cape May meadows. Team up with a CMBO naturalist on a regularly scheduled walk. They are snipe-finding experts.

In no time, you’ll be getting snipe by call. The leaders will call “SNIPE” a split

second after the bird explodes into f light and then, just before you get it in your bin-oculars, it lands.

It’s great practice for picking up war-blers in f light at the Higbee Dike. Keeps eye-hand coordination sharp in the off sea-son. The snipe season. Which is now.

Head over to the Cape May Bird Observatory at 701 East Lake Drive over-looking lovely Lake Lily in Cape May Point – THE information spot for anything to do with nature. The center is open every day from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Ask any of our staff – they are always glad to help with

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anything you need – even things you didn’t know you needed yet. The CMBO offers naturalist-led field trips throughout the year; everyday in spring and fall – some-times twice a day! And don’t forget the newest books on and about birding and nature. Pick up a bargain from the used and vintage book selection, or some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise. Need a gift for a nature enthusiast friend or loved one but are clueless as to what they want or need? Pick up a gift card, redeem-able at any of our New Jersey Audubon Centers throughout the state. And if you aren’t fortunate enough to be in the area, visit www.BirdCapeMay.org, where bird-ing is just a click away – but you won’t f lush snipe that way!

Seymore Thanu is none other than New Jersey's own Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and Chief Communications Officer for New Jersey Audubon. Pete uses his talents and energy to make the natural world real for others. Author of several books on and about nature (available at the CMBO) he weaves information, insight and even fantasy into a net that captures minds and hearts. He has written for virtually every birding publication and for The New York Times.

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The Movie ColumnTom Sims, Director of the Cape May Film Festival, reviews “Of Gods And Men”

RELIGION. Can I write about this? Will you actually let me write about a film that is so steeped in its religiosity that you can’t help to write about faith and film? Oh,

that’s right! This is the Easter issue! Could be the Passover issue too, right? So let’s watch The Ten Commandments (there have been several — the most popular the 1956 version of course), or Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ (2004), or go to theaters to see Hop.

Of Gods and Men is the story of French Christian monks living among Muslim villagers in the mountains of North Africa in the 1990s. They run a health clinic, harvest produce and generally help the village with very basic necessities. When a crew of foreign workers is massacred in a nearby town by an Islamic fundamentalist group, fear overcomes the region. Political figures offer armies for protection, but the monks refuse. These eight monks are urged to leave by the government, but the villagers urge them to stay. They debate among themselves: not all are predisposed to staying under threat of death. Despite their own doubts, all slowly grow to realize that they

have no choice but to stay. This film is based on the experiences of Cistercian monks in Algeria, who were kidnapped in 1996.

This film offers a gripping tale of commitment and service no matter the circumstances. There are powerful acting

performances from an ensemble of characters beautifully developed. The film does drag at times, and you wonder why the director needs to take you through one or two scenes when sense of place and character have already been well established, but in the end it is a moving story of loyalty that can be shaken and courage that can be disturbed.

The Cape May Film Festival is hosting its Summer Film Camp again this year, and we’ve already gotten some registrations. If you have a child or grandchild who has shown a talent or skill (heck, even a propensity) toward filmmaking, we encourage you to apply. The camp will be run this year by Joe Stinson, writer of the screenplay Sudden Impact and the legendary line: “Go ahead. Make my day.” The camp will be held June 27 through July 1, at the West Cape May Borough Hall, and you can register by emailing us for a form: [email protected].

Student videos can be seen at our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/capemayfilm), where nearly 16,000 viewers have enjoyed their work. There are more than 50 films, each one quirkier than the last.

The courage of Cistercian monks is tested in "Of Gods And Men"

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Charming corner quad with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Recently renovated kitchen, tile floors, fireplace, screened in porch and maintenance free front deck with trek flooring. Nicely landscaped yard, outside shower and stor-age shed. This is a quad that you should not miss seeing. Listed by Marguerite Vogel for $340,000

4 PELICAN PLACE, NORTH CAPE MAY

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath mainte-nance free ranch home, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac has an attached garage and a rear deck that overlooks the yard. Cathe-dral ceilings in living room, central air, gas forced air heat. Home has new roof and pos-sible owner financing to quali-fied buyer. Listed by Steven C. Cluff, Sr. for $259,500

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This nicely kept home in a charm-ing neighborhood backs directly up to a pond that serves as a home to ducks, geese, and swans as well as three fountains during the summer months. Instead of look-ing out your window at another house, enjoy a lovely water view!

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The Dating Column Stella Dixon’s take on romance on old Cape Island

EVERYONE knows a dating cha-meleon – that person whose appearance changes with every significant other. When my col-lege roommate dated a bad boy

who sported gold chains around his neck and naked lady tattoos across his chest, she layered on the lip liner and bought a span-dex miniskirt. When she dumped this guy for the pot-smoking hippie who meditated in our kitchen, she walked around barefoot and sported a tie-dyed bandana.

I had a teacher once who so hated this sort of significant other-inspired makeover that she refused to let the school’s drama club per-form Grease, because it ends with a perfectly lovely girl trading in her poodle skirt for a pair of leather pants and a pack of cigarettes, all to please a guy.

On this issue, I’m on the fence. While I don’t endorse changing for anyone, I’d cer-tainly throw on a pair of leather pants if it meant getting the attention of John Travolta circa 1978. For better or worse, I think we’ve all got a bit of a dating chameleon in us.

Going through my own closet today, I

found the conservative dress I wore to the the-ater with one guy, and the Westbrook jersey I wore to an Eagles game with another. And my underwear drawer – full of expensive strings and ruffles and lace – looks like the sup-ply closet of a high school home economics class. Dating, it seems, is nothing more than a series of wardrobe changes. I can go from June Cleaver to Jessica Rabbit in the blink of an eye.

But problems don’t arise from wearing out-of-character outfits; problems arise from

adopting an out-of-character personality. Fool a guy into thinking that you keep up with current events, and he’ll figure out you’re lying when you opt for your Now 15 CD over NPR in the car. Pretend you’re a basketball fan because he is a buff, and he’ll know you’re full of it when a stadium’s hot dogs get you more excited than the last three-pointer.

The point is, when it comes to dating, it is always best to be yourself. Wear what you want, do what you like and find someone who loves you for it. And if that’s not good enough, at least wear a really rocking pair of leather pants to the next basketball game.

On an unrelated note, I’d like to respond to Everett Chance, who took issue last week with my use of the word “adorable” to describe a man, suggesting that I place too high a pre-mium on physicality. You may just be the most loyal reader I’ve got, Mr Chance, so I’m not going to get snippy. But I'd like to point out that a man does not have to be good-looking to be adorable. Also, I’m pretty sure that the way to a woman’s heart isn’t through nit-picking her choice of adjectives. Just something to keep in mind on that next date of yours…

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Dagmer Chew, Broker/Owner1 SECOND AVENUE & BEACH, CAPE MAYThis residential vacant lot offers a once in a lifetime oceanfront view. You will look out over Cape May Cove and also have an unobstructed view of all of South Cape May and the famous Cape May Point Lighthouse. Build a 4400 square foot home for you and your family to enjoy. All CAFRA approvals in place. Deed of easement will be granted to purchaser. Time restrictions will be placed on the construction of a new home, see listing agent for details. Make your dreams come true on one of the most desirable locations in all of Cape May. $3,500,000

17 SUMMER CIRCLE, NORTH CAPE MAYYou don’t want to miss this WELL maintained Brentwood rancher. Spacious with an open floor plan describes this home. Pride of ownership is evident the moment you enter. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large living room with remote controlled gas fireplace, lovely kitchen with breakfast bar and dining room. The three seasons Florida room offers retractable windows which open at the touch of your fingertips exposing the screens to let you enjoy the spring and summer seasons. This home also includes a separate laundry room, and every man’s dream--a finished two car garage. The wooded surroundings offer privacy from nearby homes, are nicely landscaped, and include a sprinkler system. This is a must see, priced to sell home that will delight all who view it! $349,000

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Homes Of The WeekCheck out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

507 HOLLY AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT

The essence of Cape May Point has been created in this well appointed 3 story cottage nes-tled in a masterfully designed landscaped lot enjoyed from a new covered porch, screened in porch or widow's watch deck. The home has been completely remodeled with designer kitchen with granite & center island. Home features 4 bed-rooms and 3 bathrooms which have been stylishly designed with subway tile, bead board, designer sinks and classic tile floors. Close access to beach, lake and lighthouse! $889,000.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty1159 Washington St.

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305 BEACH AVENUE UNIT A, CAPE MAY

Prime commercial rental. Two levels, including ample storage and lavatory. Interior and exterior have recently been refurbished, central heat & air, central vacuum and upgraded lighting. Di-rectly across from the beach & ocean views!!!

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1107 BEACH AVENUE UNIT C-5, CAPE MAY

“Philadelphia Beach” Beach-front 3-story townhouse offers multiple ocean view decks. Impeccably main-tained with freshly painted interior. The siding and decks for the entire complex recently replaced. Ameni-ties include living room with gas fireplace, dining room, and large master suite with huge walk-in closets. Excel-lent rental income! Listed by Lynn Gleeson for $835,000

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles

512 Washington St. MallCape May

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431 THIRD AVENUEWEST CAPE MAY

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Tomp-kins Contemporary. Open kitchen, dining, living area. Cathedral ceilings. Laun-dry room. Small front deck. Lovely rear screened porch. Huge master bedroom suite with sitting area. $450,000

Tolz Realtors1001 Lafayette Street

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957 CAROL AVENUE ERMA

The sellers relocating and must sell!!! Large 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a 100x100 lot. Above ground pool with deck, gas fireplace, den, 2 car garage and so much more. Ready to move into. $299,000

Coastline RealtyCarol Menz, Broker

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402 OAKDALE AVENUE CAPE MAY BEACH

Get your water views here! This meticulously main-tained A-frame home is located on a large corner lot across from the Delaware Bay. The open floor plan is conducive to entertaining guests and ease of everyday living. The second and third floor decks offer fabulous views. This special home also has an oversized garage, yet there is still room on the lot for an in-ground pool! $299,900

Theresa Senico Apex Realty

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1251 B MISSOURI AVE CAPE MAY

This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath quad is within walking dis-tance to the beach and just a bike ride into town. A few of the interior features in-clude; wood flooring, central air, a Loft and a 1st floor master bedroom. Adding to the charm of this home is the sunlight from the rising sun. This home is clean as a whistle and wating for you to move in! $329,900.

CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co.

1382 Lafayette Street,Joseph Gilmartin

Broker/Owner(609) 884-1800

capemayvacations.com

849 CAPE AVENUECAPE MAY

Fabulous floor plan offering a large dining room, large kitchen and a living room with gas fireplace and french doors opening to a screened back porch. The first floor offers a master suite with walk in closet, tiled bath, 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath. The second level has a cathedral ceil-ing and approximately 1000 square feet of space currently used as a bedroom/living room/dining area. $558,000

Wilsey Realty501 Lafayette Street

Cape May (609) 884-1007

www.wilseyrealty.com

1 BEVERLY ROAD TOWNBANK

Owner financing available! Magnificent is the only word to describe this home. Newly completed, everything in this home is top of the line quality and construction with an em-phasis on the “green” aspect of building. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with plenty of bay views to watch the gorgeous sunsets. You don’t want to miss this one! $1,199,000

HomeStead Real Estate846 BroadwayWest Cape May609-884-1888

homesteadcapemay.com

401 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE TOWNBANK

New construction! Ameni-ties abound in this semi-custom, ranch style, single family home located only two blocks from the bay in His-toric Town Bank. Situated on an oversized and spacious lot that offers endless possi-bilities for outdoor entertain-ment areas or potential home expansion. This magnificent family home offers 3BR/2 BA with a large backyard complete with an outdoor rear deck. $399,900

DeSatnick Real Estate324 Carpenter’s Lane

Cape May(609) 884-1300

desatnickrealestate.com


Rentals Of The WeekAdorable homes in America’s Original

Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment

1219 Lafayette St. Cape May - 6BR + Loft, 3.5 Bath. Very nice, large home great for groups or large families. Open deck. Only $1300/wk off season (including June!)

25 Second Ave. Cape May - Two units, each 2 bedrooms. Located 1/2 block to beach. Low: $700/wk High:$1700/wk

Tolz Realtors1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May(609) 884-7001, www.tolz.com

1351-D Ohio Avenue, Cape May1 BR, 1 BA, w/d, d/w, cac, sleeps 5Low $700/High $850

209 Park Boulevard, West Cape May3 BR, 1 BA, d/w, 5 window a/c, sleeps 8Low $650/High $1300

Jersey Cape Realty739 Washington Street, Cape May(609) 884-5800wwwjerseycaperealty.com

24 First Avenue - 1st & 2nd Floor AptsTwo - 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Units$1000 - $1500/weekly 21 Gurney Street, Cape May2nd Floor condo, 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Sleeps 8, $3000/weekly Wilsey Realty501 Lafayette Street, Cape May(609) 884-1007www.wilseyrealty.com

1050 New York Avenue, Cape May3 Bd, 2.5 Ba, close to beach. Sleeps 6. $2800-$3200/week

419 Lincoln Avenue, Cape May Point3 Bd, 2.5 Ba, with ocean views. Sleeps 6. $4000/week

Homestead Real Estate846 Broadway, West Cape May(609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com

Vacation Rental property:14 Second Ave, 1st & 2nd Floor, Cape MaySteps to beach & centrally located for all activities.Each unit has 3 bedroom , 2 bath, & decks Weekly rentals from $1800 to $3000.

Call Heijung for availability: 609-602-8641Heijung Park-Colameco, Broker associateBy The sea Realty, Lee Marcotte, Inc315 Ocean Street, Cape May609-884-3050

HELP! I have a professional adult seeking a one bedroom or efficiciency unit to stay while on business. Cable access and a/c preferred. Can afford up to $650 a month. Very highly recommended. If you know of such a space, call me or e-mail me.

Theresa Senico, Apex Realty2505 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ(609) 408-4655www.theresasenico.com

608 Jefferson Street, Cape May4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, Single family, sleeps 13. Starting from $2500 per week.

321 Stites Avenue, Cape May Point3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Single Familysleeps 8. Starting from $1500 per week

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street, Cape May609-884-3332, www.chrisclemanssir.com

201 Ocean Street, Cape MayRetail Space. $3,500 per month.Located in shopping district.

824 Stockton Avenue, Cape May5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Sleeps 181 Block to Beach. $3,500 - $5,500

Coastline Realty1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-5005www.coastlinerealty.com

308 Congress Street Unit 4, Cape May2 bedrooms, 1 bath, win a/c, porch, outside shower, parking for 2 vehicles, fenced yard, sleeps 6. $900-$1300/week.

598 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May Point5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, c/a, internet, porch, outside shower, w/d, sleeps 12. $1500-$2500/week.

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

26 Gurney Street, Cape May - 1 block to the beach. 6 BR, sleep up to 13. Walking distance to dining & shopping. $1,800-$5,100/week

210 Congress Street, Cape May Beautiful Victorian style vacation getaway. 5 BR, 1.5 BA Just steps to beach and Washington Street Mall! Sleeps 12 people. $1,500-$3,900/week

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC324 Carpenter’s Lane, Suite 2C, Cape May884.1300, www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

609.884.1300www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

324 CARPENTERS LANE SUITE 2CCAPE MAY NJ 08204

TODD H. DE SATNICK, BROKER OF RECORD

545 NEW ENGLAND RD. COLD SPRING

SOUTH OF THE CANAL Situated on 4.68 private acres

on Cape Island, this ranch home offers 3 BR/1 BA and a detached, oversized two-car

garage with workshop. $699,000

1404 WASHINGTON ST. CAPE MAY

Outstanding business and development opportunity!

171x145 zoned neighborhood commercial.

$2,200,000

Dedication... Excellence... Professionalism

(609) 884-5800739 Washington St, Cape May

www.jerseycaperealty.com

1219 Washington Street, Cape May2BR, 2BA, sitting room (can convert to 3rd BR), bamboo floors, floored storage attic.

$399,000.

OPEN DAILY Monday thru Saturday 9am to 5pm

Sundays 11am to 3pm.

RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE

1251 Virginia Avenue, Cape May2 BR, 2 BA, new BA and kitchen. New cac &

heat. Interior and exterior recently painted. 1.5 detached garage. $389,000.

RENOVATED VILLAGE GREEN

TWIN

608 Wilson Avenue, North Cape May3BR, 2BA, s/s appliances, in-ground pool and deck. 2-story 1-car detached garage.

$319,900.

CLOSE TO THE DELAWARE

BAY

725 Columbia Avenue, Cape May6 BR, 7 BA, 3 f/p, cac on 1st floor only,

porch and off street parking. $1,195,000.

VICTORIAN CARPENTER

GOTHIC COTTAGE

515 E. Lake Drive, Cape May Point4BR, 2BA across from Lilly Lake. Wood

burning f/p, h/w floors, cac, rear cedar deck. $799,000.

CAPE MAY POINT

COTTAGE

211 Grant Street, Cape May5 BR, 3 BA, gas heat/central air, 2o/s showers,

off street parking. Excellent rental history. $829,000.

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WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Second Story Sweets, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Cape May Sandal Shop, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Ella's, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain Cafe, Love The Cook, Bath Time, Ugly Mug, Pilot House, Caroline Boutique, Atlantic Books, Kaleidoscope, Coldwell Banker, Colors, A Ca Mia, A Place On Earth,

Between the Lines, Good Scents.

WASHINGTON STREET Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans’ Sotheby’s International Realty, Bill Mae Cottage, Thomas Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr. Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

BEACHFRONTSean’s Restaurant, King’s Cottage, Blue Moon Pizza, Hot Dog Tommy’s, Coachman’s Motor Inn, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richards Inn, Inn at 22 Jackson Street, Saltwood B&B, Windward B&B, Uncle Bill’s, Ocean View Restaurant, Sandpiper, Hotel Alcott, Summer Station, The Original Fudge Kitchen, Montreal Liquor, Montreal Inn, Capri Motor Lodge, Bloody Mary’s, Periwinkle, Grand Hotel, Palace Hotel, Mission Inn, Angel by The Sea, Peter Shields, Hotel Macomber, Marquis de Lafayette.

COLUMBIA AVENUE Columbia House, Sun Bank, Dr. Gorny, Victorian Abstract, MP Myers, Cape May Day Spa, Twin Gables, Henry Sawyer B&B, Linda Lee, Brass Bed Inn, Mason Cottage, Mainstay Inn, Delsea B&B, White Dove Cottage, Manse B&B, Merion Inn, Cliveden Inn, Pharo’s B&B, Summer Cottage, John F. Craig House, Majestic Star.

GURNEY/OCEAN/STOCKTON Avalon Coffee, Cape May Beach & Kite, John Welsey Inn, Louie’s Pizza, Beach Massage, Inn of Cape May, Beauclair’s, Queen Victoria, Fairthorne, Bamboo Shack, Cheeks, Cape May Library, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel.

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

WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, Higher Grounds, Tea By The Sea, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio, CVS, Albert Stevens Inn, Weddings by the Sea, Kate’s Flower Shop, Seaside Cheese Company, Ocean Crest Printing, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr. Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Cafe, Flanegan’s Framing, Seven Eleven, Homestead Real Estate.

SUNSET BOULEVARDVanthia’s, Bird House of Cape May, Butterfly Tea Room, Cape May Wicker, The Exit Zero Store and Gallery, Accent on Beauty, Cape Winds Florist, Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Point Post Office, Sunset Beach Gift Shop.

ROUTE 109 South Jersey Marina, Lobster House, Tony’s Marine Supply, Sea Gear Marine, Captain’s Cove, Cape May Whale Watcher, Lucky Bones, Tony’s Pizza, Cape May Antique Center.

NORTH CAPE MAY Laundromat, Heart to Heart Flowers, Le Gates, Harpoon Henry’s, Mr. J’s Music Shop, Cape May–Lewes Ferry, Gorman’s, Hair Cuttery, Italian Affair, Cape May Veterinary.

OFF THE ISLAND The Canyon Club, Harbor View Restaurant, Axelsson’s Blue Claw, Cape Liquors, Moose Lodge, Old Grange, Historic Cold Spring Village, Hawk Haven Vineyards.

VILLAS Lower Township Construction, Lower Township Municipal, Apex Realty, Curl Up and Dye, Fish and Fancy, Villas Liquor, Snippers Salon, Jake’s Bar and Grill, Kiddie Closet, Cape Savings Bank, Cohwen’s Ink Emporium, Wawa, Wing It.

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