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Dining & Entertainment Guide A , f55? ( = ! By Libby Demp Forrest f == } EGG HUNTS AND EASTER PARADES are on the weekend agenda, the magic of April will be right behind This is the week for filling Easter baskets, putting on your finery and enjoying a new season that stirs the miracle of life's resurrection Nature is also putting on her finery. We've now seen our first robin and that mysterious purple crocus that suddenly pops up out of nowhere in the backyard. In our book, spring has arrived. Hallelujah ''Morning is now greeted with a chorus of bird songs, and evenings are filled with the songs of the peepers in the / marshes. It gets our heart to singing to>hear these sweet s songs of springtime. j . It's time to fill the house with springtime flowers, pussy f willows, daffodils, and cherry baskets of toy chicks and \ bunnies that managed to survive childhood. WHEN the children were younger the Easter Bunny left notes for them in their baskets on Easter morning During J the days before Easter, we would dye eggs and hoped the t colors would turn out exactly as we had in mind t The eggs were better in the dyeing than in the eating. ^ We much preferred chocolate eegs. jelly beans, and mar- J shmellow chicks and bunnies Tne world may have changed a lot since we filled those Easter Baskets, but { youngsters still seem to prefer the candy over the hard S boiled eggs. The celebration of Easter is the perfect time for a joyous meal out with family and friends. As you've been \ noticing, more and more local restaurants art* open again I Here arc several restaurants where the season's finest foods are sure to whet your appetite: TOP OF THE .MARQ. Enjoy Easter dinner in the spec- I tacular Top of the Marq where the scenic views and the culinary excellence are a Cape May drawing card. Located atop the Marquis de Lafayette Inn on Beach Drive, between Ocean and Decatur, the rooftop dining room will be serving Easter Sunday, family style dinners as well as Easter dinner selectioipr The Easter Sunday family style dinners are carved tableside - (you take home what's left » the feature baked family size ham or whole roast leg of lamb, served 2 to 8 p.m. Easter dinner selections include Broiled Flounder Menuiere. Baked Stuffed Chicken Lafayette and Baked Ham with Fruit Sauce. Of course, there are delicious selections to choose from. Call 884-3431 to make reserva tions. P.S. A special appearance by the Easter Bunnv will be taking place VAS DINER. Just about the best diner in the shore area, the Vegas Diner and Restaurant at Nth and New Jersey Avenue. North Wildwood always puts out the welcome mat no matter what time of day you stop by $1.95 breakfast specials arc unbelievably good and an affordable way to start a great day at the seashore. Soups are homemade, and all the breads and pastries are baked on the premises. The Vegas is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. COUNTRY HOUSE. A Burleigh landmark for over a quarts of a century, the Country House Restaurant on Rt \ 9 will once again open for the season on Good Friday f On Easter Sunday the Country House will serving all the familiar (and delicious) dinners this noticed restaurant has enticed customers with since years gone bv The homemade soups and freshly baked pies are always worth the trip alone The'Country House Restaurant will be open on Easter Sunday from noon on SEASONS. Under new ownership. Seasons Restaurants stands at one of Wildwood's most famous locations. 222 East Schellenger Avenue It continues"' the established traditions and has added up-to-the-minute specialties that will stand the test of time On Easter Sunday. Seasons will 1m? serving dinner from 1 to 9'p.m the menu will include Baked Virginia Ham. Roast Vermont Turkey (with cornbread stuffing). Roast Sirloin of Beef, and Stuffed Breast of Capon Appetizer, salad, vegetables, desserts and beverage are included in the special price of $9.75 for adults. $5.75 for children under 10.

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