dining & entertainment

Dining & Entertainment

INTO MARCH. This is an exciting time of year with the promsie of a new season just ahead. New birds are arriving from the south now. You might also say a lot of the local human population is returning from the south too, tanned and rested from a winter;s vacation. Every mild day this week

will bring us a rich chorus of springtime music from the early arrivals. One of our most favorite song tho are those of the peepers the little frogs that sign mainly at night when the air is warm this monthand next. Their songs from the marshes have always seemed to us one of the most pleasant sounds of springtime.

Today in Michelangelo;s birthday. His full name

was Michelangelo Buonarroti, but he is always called just by his first name, His birth date? 1475 in case you're planning a celebration. He was one of the greatest artists of all time. He was a painter, sculpture, poet and architect. He was in the midst of great projects when he died just before ninety. Such a man. March sunsets are something to behold. During this period when winter is alternately loosening its grip and reasserting its power we are treated to glorious pictures these mellowing days. As the sun drops close, the color in the sky deepens of course, everybody's favorite place to view the sunset in Cape May County is of course. at the beach Been out there lately? • • • When it comes to favorite places for good eating we like to step out to some special places Read On: WIDRIFT. The Win drift in Avalon is the perfect dining place for the finest seafood, spirits, steaks and other American specialties Coin Session WILD WOOD The Cape Coin Club will meet Sun day. at the Wildwood Recreation Center Rio Grande Avenue Doors open at 12 30 p m Moose Meet NORTH WILDWOOD - Women of the Moose 1157 will meet at the Moose Home Spruce Street. 8 p.m. Thursday. March 14 and March 28 Green Touch AVALON — The Avalon Seniors will hold a luncheon meeting with a St Patrick's theme 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. March 12, at the Golden Inn. An Irish quartet made up of members will sing, and Jack Warren will provide piano music during the luncheon For reservations, contact George Robinson Breakfast Time MARMORA - The Mar mora Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a breakfast 8 am-noon March 17 at the Fire Hall. Tuckehoe Road

The nautical setting serves to whet the appetite for the chef's indulgent pleasures from the kitchen We always enjoy the broiled stuffed lobster tail stuffed with crabmeat. There are entrees that range in price from simpler fare to the broiled lobster. A great place to have a great time anytime. • • • BRIAN 'S PLACE. The new menu at Brian's Place includes just about anything you've ever wanted. Located at 2408 Dune Drive. Avalon. Brian's Place offers seafood fresh from the ocean The poultry and meat's are exceptionally good We tried the kennet Square Mushrooms stuffed with lump crabmeat during a recent visit to Brian's Place and found the in exactly to our liking The French cheesecake, a light chiffon like texture with all the creamy richness of a fine French dessert topped a divine meal Need we say more? VEGAS DINER, We've always been a loyal fan of great diners, and the Vegas Diner and Restaurant fills our idea of what diner, restaurant cooking is suppos ed to be all about open seven days a week 7:38 am until 9 p m (real diner hours) the Vegas

serves a full line of breakfast specials for ju $1.95 and rounds out the day with Early Bird Specials from 3 to 5:30 p.m. for a low $5.95. Everything is home cooked. The soups are among Wildwood's best. 4 G.'s Located at the junction of Rt.9 and 47, the 4 G's stands out as a conv enient, attractive place to start the day or to stop by for dinner An All You Can eat Breakfast is served 8 to 11 a.m. Sundays. The Italian dishes have always been a feature, but virtually any thing you order is sure to be tasty. The help is always pleasant, in keep ing with the friendliness that the 4 G's has always been noted for. LA TOQUE. Cape may's La Toque has been winning accolades since it opened its doors a year ago, serving food that is different than the ordinary. Located at 210 Ocean Street (is the Old Post Of fice Building) it has a charming, bistro atmosphere, much like those we've enjoyed in Europe The choices are sure to satisfy you as you sit gazing out the window at the old houses of the Victorian town. Worthy of a visit for a relaxing and intimate meal.

GRAND OPENING OF The grand lounge FRIDAY • SATURDAY NIGHTS DIANA DRAKE AND DESIGN WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY March 13- 16 March 20-23 Full House TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY April 9-13. April 16-20, April 23-27. April 30-May 4 Laraine Alison & Spellbound Ocean Front at Rochester Adjacent to Wildwood Crest 729-6000

The Golden Eagle Inn Dinner • Dancing • Cocktails Breakfast served daily 7-noon Lunch Served 11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. PLEASE CALL 884-5611 Winter Weekday Menu FULL ALA CARTE MENU FRIDAY & SATURDAY Earth's Bounty Roast Turkey with Herb Stuffing 6.95 w/ Sauteed Onions & Bacon 15.95 And to finish your meal, your choice of Dessert from a Special Selection offered by the chef. Small children- Sharing Plate Charge - $2.00 includes milk & potato. Ocean front at Phila ave., Cape May MUSIC AND DANCING JOIN THE HEALTH DISCO SPA NOW! NIGHTLY

The Flanders Hotel PRESENTS THE BIG BAND SOUNDS OF THE PAUL MANN ORCHESTRA PETE CASTELLANO BAND Playing THE SOUNDS OF GLENN MILLER TOMMY DORSEY WOODY HERMAN BENNY GOODMAN Enjoy Food, Fun & Fantasize TO RECAPTURE THE EXCITEMENT OF THE BIG BAND ERA'S OF THE 30's & 40's Complete Package Weekend March 29th - 31st Call For Details .... 399-1000 Flanders Hotel 1th & Boardwalk Ocean City

DUNKIN' It's worth the trip. 10 wildwood blvd, rio grande 886-3696 Open 24 Hours, 7 Days