The Jersey Shore Blog

My wife and I were driving down Route 9 towards Wildwood and we could not decide where to eat lunch. I remembered that in the Center of Town in Cape May Court House a new restaurant had opened recently. J-Ottons, located at 16 S. Main Street opened in December of 2006.

As we entered, the restaurant that holds around 40 persons in the winter, but also offers outside dining in the summer,we noticed it was almost filled to capacity. We were pleased to see this because that usually means the food is good. The lunch menu had a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches that were reasonably priced. I tried the soup of the day which was a buffalo chicken soup. I had never seen buffalo chicken as a soup option, but it was spicy and tasty as I had hoped. For my entree I had the Prime Rib sandwich which came with Potato Chips and Cole Slaw. I was given a horseradish sauce and Au Ju for dipping. The prime rib came on a grilled Cibatta roll, and the taste was very good. The size of the sandwich was more than enough and chips were piled high on the plate.

My wife chose the Tropical Delight Salad, which consisted of a mixed green salad, vegetables, a blend of seasonal fruits. toasted coconut, candied cashews, and a citrus Rasberry Vinaigrette. She also opted for the grilled chicken on top. Her salad, which was enough for two was wonderful. She enjoyed the combination of fruits and vegetables. The fruit was fresh and had great taste, and the rasberry vinaigrette blended well with everything. She ate half of the salad and brought half home.
J-Ottons in Cape May Courthouse received two thumbs up from us. We will be eating there again in the near future.

J-Ottons
16 S. Main Street
Cape May Court House, NJ
609-465-3200

Damp, Cold, Cloudy, and Windy. These are four words that best describe an average March Day at the Jersey Shore. Although we get some great days, the chances are you will have most of the words above to describe the Ocean Drive Marathon, which takes place at the end of March.

This annual event which brings out hundreds of participants and as many spectators who cheer for the athletes, starts in Cape May and ends in Sea Isle City. Participants can run the full marathon, which is 26 miles, 385 yards, or choose one of the smaller courses. For those who can’t put themselves through 26 miles, there is a 10-mile run, which starts in Cape May and ends in Wildwood, a 5K run in Sea Isle City, or a 1.5-mile run/walk, which takes place on the Promenade in Sea Isle.

I gathered at the finishing line with the many participants and spectators and I could feel the energy and enthusiasm as everyone cheered the runners on. Although I was there for a reason, I enjoyed the camaraderie of those who participated and those who waited for loved ones to finish. The finishing time of the first, second, and third place entries in this marathon is usually between 2 hours 45 minutes and 3 hours, which is where they finished.

The Ocean Drive Marathon has many sponsors and donors who contribute to local charities in Cape May County. Among the beneficiaries of the event are the Volunteers in Medicine of Cape May County, The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, The Marine Mammal Stranding Center of Brigantine, and the High Schools in Cape May County.

If you are an athlete, or a person who likes to run, walk, or participate in a sporting event, the Ocean Drive Marathon is a great way to feel good about several causes. This annual event is one that will be enjoyed by all.