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Harrah’s Resort. The world’s largest touring magic show features grand illusions, daring escapes, comedy, sleight of hand and much more. 8pm. $25.24. Through January 29. 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 609.441.5585 harrahsresort.com

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Ocean City Music Pier. Celebrate the start of the new year with a 5k boardwalk run and ocean plunge. All participants receive a Beach Nut Certificate, and discounts will be available at many of Ocean City’s 100 specialty shops and restaurants. 1pm. $20-25. Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. 609.399.6111.

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Borgata. The Philadelphia trio takes the stage with their alternative hip-hop and laid-back jazz sound. 9pm. $39.50-45. 1 Borgata Way. 609.317.1000. theborgata.com

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Boardwalk Hall. Rapper, actor and comedian. 8pm. $49.50-125. 2301 Boardwalk. boardwalkhall.com

Dante Hall. The former lead singer and songwriter of rock band Thursday plays a solo performance. 6pm. $12-$15. 14 N. Mississippi Ave. 609.347.2162. stockton.edu

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Resorts. Kearns performs his Voice of Legends show, which recreates songs from artists including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Johnny Cash. 8pm. $20.25. 133 Boardwalk. 800.772.9000. resortsac.com

Borgata. The sought-after impressionist performs his comedic tribute to pop culture, comedy and legendary music artists. $35-$60. 1 Borgata Way. 609.317.1000. borgata.com

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Golden Nugget. The English duo known for their highenergy EDM shows play original dance mixtapes and electronic productions at Haven Nightclub. 10pm. $33.60. Huron and Brigantine Blvd. 800.736.1420. goldennugget.com/atlanticcity

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Savage Men Revue

Caesars. All-male revue featuring multi-dancer ensembles. Fri.-Sat., 8:30pm. $28. Dusk Nightclub, 2100 Pacific Avenue. caesarsac.com

AC Tree & Light Fest

25 brilliantly decorated trees, each with a theme, including: Atlantic City icons, casinos, Miss America, and more. Through Jan. 2. Free. Tanger Outlets, Michigan and Artic Ave. doatlanticcity.com

Boardwalk Hall 3-D Light Show

Boardwalk Hall. Atlantic City. Three distinctly different 3D sound and light shows present spectacular projections on the façade of Boardwalk Hall nightly. Free; Daily from dusk. Through March 31. 2301 Boardwalk. boardwalkhall.com

Jeff Pirrami, John Pizzi, Joey Kola

Borgata Comedy Club. Music Box. Trio of comedians. Through Jan. 4. 9pm. $20. 1 Borgata Way. theborgata.com

Second Fridays @ Noyes Arts Garage

Stockton College. Shopping, live music and gallery openings on the second Friday of each month. Free. 2200 Fairmount Ave. 609.626.3805. artsgarageac.com

Real Men of Scores

Trump Taj Mahal. 90-minute performance catering to bachelorette parties and girls’ night out. 10pm. 1000 Boardwalk. 855.500.7267. therealmenofscores.com

ing sultry dance performances comedy. 9pm. Through Jan. 1. 1 Borgata Way. 609.317.1000. theborgata.com

Deck the Halls of Trees Tom McTiernan, Uncle Festival Boardwalk Hall. Season-long charitable event featuring Floyd, Richie Byrne Borgata Comedy Club. Music Box. Trio of comedians. Jan. 5-11. 9pm. $20. 1 Borgata Way. 609.317.1000. theborgata.com

Organ Recital & Tour With Dr. Steven Ball

Boardwalk Hall. Free concerts Monday-Friday, followed by a free guided half-hour organ tour with Dr. Steven Ball. 2301 Boardwalk. boardwalkhall.com

The Burlesque Show

Borgata. The burlesque show returns for a holiday revue featur-

custom-decorated trees displayed through Jan. 2. 2301 Boardwalk. 609.348.7000.boardwalkhall.com

Jim Lauletta, Mark Riccadonna

Comedy Stop. Tropicana. Trio of comedians. Jan. 5-11. $25-$27. 2831 Boardwalk. tropicana.net

21-Point City Tour

Atlantic City. City-wide tour highlighting the best of Atlantic City. Includes city tour, narrator and transportation $40-$49. 609.593.6349. a1toursonline.com

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t wasn’t long ago that Bill Maher, waxing philosophic about the current state of entertainment, suggested we’re at a low point in terms of the wild and unpredictable. “It’s just so safe and sanitized,” the caustic comedian chuckled. “Compare current musicians and comics from now and the ‘70s, and it’s just two different worlds. Few are going out on a limb these days.” He’s obviously not referring to comedy firebrand Katt Williams, who will headline Saturday at Boardwalk Hall, and who’s already twice declared his stand-up career to be over. Thankfully, he was wrong both times. Says the mercurial Williams: “I’m not like everybody else.” Okay, he’s got us there. The 43-year-old Cincinnati native and occasional actor is an honest, unsparing comic who draws from an intense life — one that’s had more than its share of speed bumps. He’s been hit with tax liens, arrested for suspicion of assault; and as far as performing goes, he’s not afraid to mix it up verbally with unruly members of his audience. In fact, some contend that Williams is at his entertaining best when hurling rhetorical blows at misbehaving fans. Veteran comic Bob Saget applauds comics who defend themselves. “If security gets those [hecklers], great,” Saget says. “But it doesn’t always happen. They can ruin your set. Not long ago, a drunken guy in the fourth row was messing with me. Fortunately, security pulled him out of there. But if a guy from the audience crosses the line, it’s great when a comic protects himself. I have nothing but respect for someone like Katt Williams if he’s out there doing what he has to do. The guy has guts.” The slight, sartorially adventurous humorist, who checks in at 5’5”, is a master at relaying his vulnerabilities onstage as well, resulting in displays of volatile brilliance precious few can boast. Williams always opens himself up and lays himself out there, where nothing’s off limits, and in his case, truth is indeed stranger — and always funnier — than fiction. For proof, just YouTube Williams detailing a high-speed chase from what he thought was a mall cop; turns out he was being tailed by an actual police officer. The resulting tale is a guaranteed side-splitter. That’s part of the reason Williams is on another comedic echelon: his range, delivering insightful yet profane rants on everything from presidential-election politics, patriotism and steroid use to South African sprinter Oscar (“Poor Little Tink Tink”) Pistorius, religious freedom and even atheist sex. “You never know what you’ll get when you see me,” he contends. Where else do you get that kind of unpredictability that Bill Maher misses these days? “It’s not the most exciting time for entertainment,” Williams admits. “But whatever. I’m just going to be me. I’ve made mistakes. But I’ve also knocked it out of the park.” N

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Boogie Nights Tropicana, Brighton Ave. and the Boardwalk. boogienightsac.com. Ultimate retro dance club. Open Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 9pm. Borgata Comedy Club* Music Box @ Borgata, One Borgata Way. theborgata.com. Tickets $20, shows 9pm. Bungalow Lounge & Beach Bar California Ave. & Boardwalk, 3506823. 8am-mid. daily. A.C.’s only hookah lounge. Casa Taco & Tequila Tropicana, The Quarter, Brighton Ave & the Boardwalk tropicana.net. Full bar with many craft beers. Chelsea Pub 8 S. Morris Ave. (across from Trop) 345-4916. chelseapubandinn.com. Open 24 hours. The Chelsea Chelsea Hotel, 111 South Chelsea Ave. 800-5483030. thechelsea-ac.com Chickie’s & Pete’s Tropicana, The Quarter. Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. Ultimate sports bar. Opens 11am. Claridge Celebrity Lounge & Malcolm’s Lounge Park Place & The Boardwalk. 844-224-7386. claridge.com. Live music in Malcolm’s Lounge (8pm-mid. Fri. & Sat., 7-11pm Sun.) & open mike night with Bob Egan in Celebrity Lounge every Mon. (7-11pm). Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret* Tropicana, The Quarter. tropicana.net. 1-877-funnyAC. Show times are Sun. to Thurs., 9pm; Fri. & Sat. 9pm & 11:15pm. Magic & Mayhem show nightly at 6:30pm except Wed. Dinner available one hour before shows.

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Ave. 441-0007. hardrock.com. Authentic rock n’ roll memorabilia. Harry’s Oyster Bar Bally’s, Park Place and the Boardwalk. 4310092. harrysoysterbar.com. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6:30pm. H2O Pool & Lounge Golden Nugget, Huron and Brigantine Blvd. goldennugget.com. 800777-8477. Sleek poolside lounge with private day beds/cabanas. Open fire pits. Hooters Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 449-1500. hooters. com. Full bar, 13 high-def TVs. Irish Pub St. James Place at the Board-walk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. A.C. landmark bar with many imported bottles and drafts. Open 24/7. Izakaya Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com. Modern Japanese pub. Izakaya Monday, $7 sushi & drinks 5pm. Kelsey’s 1545 Pacific Ave. kelseyandkims.com. Fri.-Sat. Happy hour 4-7pm daily and live music 7-10:30pm weekends. LandShark Bar & Grill* Resorts, North Carolina Ave. and the Boardwalk. margaritavilleatlanticcity.com. Live music, cold draft beer, frozen concoctions. Le Grand Fromage 25 Gordon’s Alley. 347-2743. Late night menu, lounge open 8pm-8am. Live music weekends. Live Bar* Golden Nugget, Huron and Brigantine Blvd., goldennugget.com. 800-777-8477 Live bands & DJs Thurs.-Sat. nights from 9pm. Bottle service Long Bar Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com. Seven flat-screen TVs and smallplates menu. Open 4pm-2am Sun.-Thurs., 2pm-2am Fri.-Sat. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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ts long tenure a testament to its popularity, Planet Rose Karaoke Lounge is kind of the antithesis to the sprawling nightclubs where revelers go to catch the top names in late-night entertainment. Because as Atlantic City’s only bona fide karaoke bar, guests at the compact Planet Rose are the entertainment. Choose your jam from over 10,000 digitally recorded songs — minus the lead vocals — and you’ll hear it played through a concert-quality sound system, assisted by high-def TVs serving as teleprompters in case that second cocktail gets in the way of remembering the second verse to “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The intimate, 900-square-foot lounge is tucked into a second-floor corner of The Quarter at Tropicana (right behind the slicker, higher-heeled club Providence). Planet Rose is actually larger than its New York City namesake and forerunner, but it’s similarly designed with more of a living-room motif in mind than a dance club vibe, with a small stage area surrounded by comfortable lounge furniture. A hot spot for bachelorette parties and girls-nightout events, it’s got a private room with cocktail service for up to 25 people; there’s also a selection of specialty packages and bottle service availability. N

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continued Main Stage* Bally’s Wild Wild West, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac.com. Beerpong, mechanical bull. Open 24/7. Live music weekends. Margaritaville* Resorts, North Carolina Ave. and the Boardwalk. 431-4100. margaritavilleatlanticcity.com. Nightly live entertainment, 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar, lots of frozen concoctions. Missile Bar* Tropicana, The Quarter, upper level of Cuba Libre. 348-2000. missilebar.com. Midnight to dawn Thurs.-Sun. DJ entertainment. Mixx* Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Fri. & Sat. 10pm-late, Sun. from 11pm. High-energy dance club with world-renowned DJs. Mountain Bar Bally’s, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac. com. Open 24/7, western theme, DJs, live music. $2–3 drafts/ bottles. Jim Beam Wild West Bar next door. mur.mur* Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata.com Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pmlate. Nightclub with personality The Palm The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-7256. thepalm.com. Award-winning wine list. “Prime Time” happy hour 5-7pm Phillips Seafood The Pier Shops at Caesars, Level 3, phillipsseafood. com, 348-2273. $4 Happy hour all day Sun., 4-7pm Mon.-Fri., bar only. Many $4 specials. Planet Rose Karaoke Bar The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-6565. Plush cocktail lounge/ karaoke bar. Absolut & Three Olives drinks $5 after 3am. Pic-A-Lilli Pub 231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. Dinner menu. Beer specials daily, 11pm-2am. 2 Happy hours daily, 11am-1pm & 4-6pm. The Pool at Harrah’s* Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., harrahsresort.com. Tropical oasis w/ large heated pool, 5 hot tubs, 12 cabanas. Open Wed, Fri. & Sat., 10pm-4am. Providence* The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 345-7800. providenceclubac.com. Nightclub w/ VIP bottle service & private lounges. Rainbow Room 55 South Bellevue Ave., 317-4593. rainbowroomac. com. A.C.’s only LBGT bar/nightclub/lounge. Open seven days a week; 8pm-3am Mon.-Thurs., 9pm5am Fri.-Sun. The Ridge* Bally’s Claridge tower. Park Place and the Boardwalk. 340-2000. ballysac.com. A hybrid bar w/ casino games. Rí-Rá Irish Pub The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. rira.com. Authentic Irish pub. Late-night happy hour Robert’s Steakhouse Lounge Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 1-855-500-Roberts. robertsatlanticcity.com. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 5-7pm. Late-night Happy hour: Fri., Sat. 9-11pm; Sun 8-10pm. Rumba Lounge* Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. tropicana.net. Sports-themed lounge. DJ/live dancers. Rush Lounge* Golden Nugget, Huron Ave. and Brigantine Blvd.

golden-nugget.com. 800-7778477. Live ent. nightly, bartop games. Bottle service available Sammy D’s Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 441-5402. sammyds.com. 24 hours. Retro coffee shop w/ wines by the glass, half bottle or bottle. Happy hour daily. Scores Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 855-500-SCORES. trumptaj.com. Adult-themed ent. complex; 7 unique components. Open 4pm-6am Sun.-Thurs, 4pm8am Fri.-Sat. Souzai The Pier Shops at Caesars. Level 3, souzaisushi.com, 3484443. Sushi & cocktails. Karaoke Sun, 9-11pm. Happy hours: 4-6pm & 9pm-close. Tango’s* The Quarter at Tropicana. Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. Lounge by gaming floor w/ live music nightly. Teplitzky’s Lounge The Chelsea hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com. Happy hour 3-8pm daily with $5 drink specials, $3 domestic beers and $4 imports. Toga Bar* Caesars, Boardwalk and Arkansas Ave. 348-4411. Caesarsac.com. DJ music, posh VIP areas, bottle service. Happy hour Sun.-Thurs. 4-7pm. Several craft brews on tap. Tun Tavern Inside Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd. (across from Conv. Center). 347-7800, tuntavern.com. Happy hour 5-7pm Mon.-Fri. Vagabond Tap House 672 N Trenton Ave., Chelsea Heights. 350-6721. vagabondac.com. Open 11am daily. 14 craft beers on tap. Happy hour 3-6pm daily. Quizzo 8pm Tues., live music Fri., DJ Sat. The Wonder Bar 3701 Sunset Ave. (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 3448888. wonderbarac.com. Water views, fun, friendly atmosphere. $5 menu Mon.-Fri. Xhibition Bar * Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blovd. 441-5165, harrahsresort.com. Open 24/7. Circular lounge on gaming floor. Many 50-inch plasma TVs. Smoking allowed.

BRIGANTINE Andre’s Wine Bar & Grill 1312 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine. 266-1124. andresbrigantine.com. Open 10:30am-10pm every day. Full bar with 50+ wines. Cellar 32 32nd St. and Revere Blvd. 264-9463. thecellar32.com. Open from 10am. Happy hour specials daily. Occasional live music. Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. & the beach, Brigantine. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com St. George’s Pub Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd. 2661001. stgeorgespub.com. Pool table. Open 24hrs. Quizzo Wed. Live music weekends.

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Bocca Coal Fired Bistro 7805 Ventnor Ave., Margate, boccanj. com. (609) 823-3663. Happy Hour, 11am-6pm daily.

Johnny’s Cafe 9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor.com. Open 7am daily. Happy hours: 4-6pm and Fri. & Sat. late night. Maynard’s Cafe 9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com. Fri. night happy hour w/ free buffet. Malelani Café 5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com Open mike Thurs nights. Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. Live music Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Happy hour 4-7pm at the bar, till 10pm Wed. Live music Fri. & Sat. Steve & Cookie’s 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com. Live music nightly in piano bar & oyster bar. Tomatoe’s 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate.com. Happy hour nightly till 6:30pm. Rock ‘n’ Roll Sushi Wed., 9pm-mid. at the bar. Happy hour Wed. till 9pm. Ventnor Coffee 108 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor.816-7883. Specialty coffees and teas. Live music, art & community events. Most events free. Open 7 days. Ventura’s Greenhouse 106 S. Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Open seven days. Late-night fare. Weekly drink and dinner specials.

MAINLAND Anchorage 823 Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 927-1776. A Somers Point tradition. Open 10am-2am. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm. Atlantic City Country Club/Tap Room Bar & Grille 1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfield. 236-4465. Happy hour 4-6pm Brunch Sun. 10am-2pm. Baia Restaurant 998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. baiarestaurant.com. 926-9611. Three multi-level waterfront decks. Open daily 11am. Brick House Pub & Grille 4450 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 837-2763. brickhousenj.com. Open 7 days from 11am-late. 16 beers on tap, 5-7pm happy hour Black Cat Bar & Grill 1 N. Shore Rd. (off White Horse Pike), Absecon. 641-2323. Open 7 days from 10am Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 5-7pm; Wed. is trivia night w/ giveaways. Bulldogs Bar & Grill 743 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway, 965-4433. bulldogsbar.net TVs at bar booths Entertainment Fri. & Sat. night. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave Somers Pt. 927-9007. Happy hour Mon.-Sat., 4-7pm. DJs Fri. night. Charlie’s Bar 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-3363. charliesbar. com. Open daily to 3am. Mon.-Fri. Happy hour 3-6pm. Chickie’s and Pete’s 6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930. chickiesandpetes.com. Ultimate sports bar. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm with beer and drink specials. (Plus: new locaton in Tropicana.) Clancy’s By the Bay 101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Pt. 927-6969. clancysbythebay.com. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 11am-6pm. Live music most nights.

T w i t t e r : @ A C W E E K LY Cousin Mario’s 5401 Harding Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. cousinmarios.com. Happy hour noon-7pm weekdays. Wed. karaoke. Live music most nights 7:30pm. Crab Trap MacArthur Blvd., Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Bay views, live entertainment. Wed., Fri. & Sat. Just In Time; Thurs., Jesse Boyington. DiOrio’s Cafe 10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Pt. 927-6111. Pool table. DJs and occasional live music on weekends. Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Nightly specials. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Happy hour 4-7pm. Goodfellows, W.L. 310 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 6521942. wlgoodfellows.com. Over 60 bottled microbrew beers. Half-price Happy hour 4-8pm. Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-6665. gregorysbar.com. Weekly food & drink specials. JD’s Pub Smithville Town Ctr., at Rt. 9 and Smithville Blvd. 404-9000, jdspubsmithville.com. Open to 2am or later. Happy hour 3-6:30pm daily. Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 Also: 6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon.-Fri. LB One 6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. lb-one.biz. Restaurant and cocktail lounge. Live music Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Thurs. is Country Night w/ Beth Tinnon. McGettigan’s 19th Hole 500 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 652-6476. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm. Nightly drink specials. Mott’s Creek Inn 200 East Motts Creek Rd., Galloway. 652-1555. mottscreekinn.net. Open daily from 11:30am. Bar with outside deck. Live music nightly. Ref’s Tap House & Grill 6711 Washington Ave., EHT. Sports bar with great craft beer and wine menu. Sam’s Rialto Grill 18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. samsbarandgrill.com Happy hour Tue.Fri.4-6:30pm. Thurs–Sat. DJs. Sandi Pointe 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, 927-2759. sandipointe.com. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Live jazz & entertainment most nights. 7 Tap & Tavern Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, 550 Country Club Drive, Galloway. Happy hour daily 4-6pm. Smithville Inn Rt.9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. Happy hour Mon.-Fri, 5-7pm. smithvilleinn.com. Testa’s Good Guys Pub 5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd., Mays Landing. 625-1926. Testaspub.com. Tides at 939 939 Bay Ave, Somers Point. Sports-bar atmosphere with live entertainment. Ventura’s Offshore Cafe 2015 Shore Road, Northfield. 641-5158. venturascafe.com. Dinner & drink specials. ■

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APPETIZERS Tequila shrimp bangers at Vagabond (A.C.) Tossed with spicy, crimson sauce, these crunchy decapods prove a fine finger-food complement to Vagabond’s intrepid draught lineup of craft and import brews. The Nugget at Lillie’s (Golden Nugget) Imagine three of the grandest golden-brown potato pancakes you’ve ever encountered, enhanced via an inner dice of scallop and shrimp. Vibrant stripes of tangy ponzu sauce render the plating nothing short of culinary art. Calamari at Sax at The Reeds (Stone Harbor) A remarkable rendition, with large squid rings perched atop pickled peppers, mandoline-cut Vidalias and a chiffonade of mizuna, a potent, peppery green. Tart kaffir lime crema beneath is paired with crisp calamari, gracefully balancing those wildly divergent flavor profiles. (Thursday special)

SALADS Grilled romaine salad at Stella

Meatball and salad at Martorano’s

(Harrah’s) This signature starter is a swaggy, uniquely South Philly anomaly: manly bundles of lightly sauced meat, riding shotgun alongside an outsized bowl of romaine, cucumber, red onion and cherry tomato doused with red wine vinegar and Sicilian olive oil. Yo, indeed.

SOUPS Manhattan clam chowder and lobster bisque at Shuckers (Margate) We’ve enjoyed everything we’ve tried

at this third Liscio family establishment, but were especially taken by these hearty broths, reflective of their island origin.

Tuscan bean, crab and corn chowder at Knife and Fork (A.C.) A Restaurant Week luncheon on a snowy, windswept Friday delivered two steamy, rib-sticking bowls of warmth and comfort.

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ture for a construct of creamy polenta and baby beans serving as foundation. (Previous menu item) Arctic char at Assaggio (Galloway Twp.) This extraordinary species—kin to salmon but cleaner and milder in taste—comes preciously turbaned atop a crafty cipollini onion puree. Tiny, Italian pearl onions engender a mildly sweet liquid when combined with a whisper of cream, pairing masterfully with fish. (Seasonal special)

Filet mignon at Marie Nicole’s

(Wildwood Crest) An evening’s addition, delectably recited by our server: ten ounces of prime beef, crowned by a house take on crab imperial, surrounded by spokes of pencil-point asparagus. All elements firmly mounted atop a foundation of whipped potatoes, this was timeless, classic Continental cuisine. (Daily special)

Double cheeseburger at WingCraft

Barramundi at the Ebbitt Room

(A.C.) Sourced from NYC’s famed Pat LaFrieda Meats, these lusty patties, adorned simply with American cheese, honored their prestigious provider.

(Cape May) A migratory sea bass native to Australian waters, barramundi is not seen often enough on local menus. This golden filet arrives atop a mosh of sweet, early-summer corn blended with leek and beech mushroom ragout, lightly sauced by grilled tomato vinaigrette. (Seasonal special)

Kobe beef Reuben at Old Homestead (Borgata) Chef Romeo DiBona’s

savvy contribution to November’s “Street Eats” evening of culinary legerdemain was our single favorite dish this year: tender brisket, Asian slaw, Swiss cheese fondue and fry sauce adorned with cool looking, cherry-essenced “koolickes” on artisan bread. It deserves a regular spot on the bill of fare.

PASTA Pappardelle at The Iron Room (A.C.) It starts with Chef Kevin Cronin’s broad, house-made noodles, tossed with brown butter. Pepitas, roasted pumpkin seeds, add crunch and creamy, nutty essences to those fresh pasta ribbons. Airy and supple, this is earnest, enviable northern Italian cuisine.

ENTREES Grilled duck breast at A.C Country Club (Northfield) Fanned slices of suc-

Dulce de Leche mousse at Los Amigos (A.C.) Surprise: It’s actually a cake! This confection is creamy, rich and admirably authentic in flavor.

Various items at Borgata Baking Company (Borgata) Affording sensei

pastry chef Thaddeus DuBois full range to demonstrate his amazing skill set, this delicious new stop at the Borgata’s entryway promises to keep our sweet tooths satisfied for a long, long time.

MISCELLANEOUS Fried chicken livers at Amish Market (Vineland) Tucked away, hidden amongst the other prepared poultry, these crunchy bits are tiny treasures, eating like poor man’s foie. And arrays of other Amish victuals—including two separate butcher shops—make this Landis Avenue market well worth the ride inland. N

For casino restaurants & independent establishments located within casino properties, including restaurants located at The Quarter at the Tropicana and at The Pier Shops at Caesars, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more restaurant info, visit acweekly.com. Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern. 2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for generations. Angeloni’s II Restaurant. 2400 Arctic Ave. 344-7875. angelonis.com. Fine Italian cuisine and wine selection. Atlantic City Bar & Grill. 1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 348-8080. acbarandgrill.com Lobster, pizza, BBQ baby back ribs & more. A.C. Bottle Company and Iron Room Lounge. 648 N. Albany Ave. 348-6400. acbottlecompany.com Wine/spirits shop with Iron Room restaurant & bar specializing in small plates paired with craft beverages. Bar/lounge has live music. Back Bay Ale House. 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., Gardner’s Basin. 449-0006. backbayalehouse.com. Casual waterfront dining with stunning bay views. Baltimore Grill (Tony’s). 2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-9461 or 3455766. baltimoregrill.com. An A.C. landmark since the 1920s. Seafood, pasta and the best pizza in town. Boneyard Bar and Grill. 20 S. Virginia Ave. 348-3360. Excellent bar bites, several craft beers, live original music & events weekends. Bungalow Restaurant & Lounge. Boardwalk and California Ave. 350-6823. Boardwalk terrace, hookah lounge, indoor and outdoor oceanfront dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Café 2825. 2825 Atlantic Ave. 344-6913 cafe2825.com. Italian fare; full bar. Chelsea Pub. 8 S.Morris Ave.345-4700 chelseapubandinn.com. Popular local hangout, open 24/7. Dining on the Fifth. 111 S. Chelsea Ave (inside The Chelsea hotel). 428-4556. thechelsea-ac. com. Upscale dining/lounge experience. Creative cont’l cuisine, signature cocktails. Dock’s Oyster House. 2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. docksoysterhouse com. Fine steaks and seafood. Ducktown Tavern. 2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & latenight dining. El Charro! 2430 Fairmount Ave. 344-2900. Authentic Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Formica’s Cafe. 2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732. formicabrosbakery.

com. Great food, breads, pastries, tomato pie, sandwiches & coffee. Gilchrist’s Restaurant. 804 N. Rhode Island Ave. (Gardner’s Basin). 345-8278. Famed family diner (formerly located on Maryland Ave. in A.C.). Girasole Ristorante. 3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Mediterranean/ Italian cuisine. Imperial Inn. 3124 Atlantic Ave. 347-8810. Serving excepttional Mandarin, Szechwan & Cantonese. Irish Pub. St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Dinner specials $9, lunch specials $4. Kelsey and Kim’s. 201 Melrose Ave. 350-6800. kelseyandkim. com. Classic soul food, including fried chicken & waffles. Kelsey’s. 1545 Pacific Ave. (Corner of Kentucky Ave.). 3442200. Soul food restaurant from the owners of Kelsey & Kim’s. Knife & Fork. 3600 Atlantic Ave. (Corner of Atlantic and Pacific). 344-1133. knifeandforkinn. com. Landmark restaurant with seafood & steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill. Little Saigon. 2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119 Authentic Vietnamese & vegetarian. Longhorn Steak House. 2108 Atlantic Ave. 344-2050. longhornsteakhouse.com. Serving lunch & dinner. Los Amigos. 1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. atlanticcity.losamigosrest.com. Mexican, seafood, prime steaks. Melaka Restaurant. 28 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-8928. Malaysian & Chinese cuisine. The Melting Pot. 2112 Atlantic Ave. 441-1100. meltingpot.com/ atlantic-city. Fondue restaurant with romantic dining. Mexico Restaurant. 3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. Cocktail lounge serving authentic Mexican & beer. Pho Hoa Cali. 3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063. Authentic Vietnamese noodle house. Pho Sydney. 2323 Atlantic Ave.348-5946.phohoa.com Authentic Vietnamese. BYOB. Pic A Lilli Pub. 231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. picalilliac.com Open 24/7. Full menu. Lunch & dinner. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. 2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. ruthschris-atlanticcity.com. Corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list. Teplitzky’s. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). 4284550 thechelsea-ac.com. Retro diner w/ cocktail lounge & coffee shop. Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria. 300 Oriental Ave. (at S. Vermont St.). 344-8669. tonyboloneys. com. Pizza, subs, wings. Tun Tavern. 2 Convention Blvd. 347-7800. tuntavern. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Aroma Bistro. 6414 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-4111. Breakfast, lunch & dinner under strict Kosher supervision Barrels. 9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-4400. barrelsfoods. com. Italian food. Best Bites. 5213 Ventnor Ave. 822-8800 Fine American & Greek cuisine. Smoothies & bubble tea. Bubbies Bistro. 5204 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-7200. bubbiesbistro.com. Kosher Italian & Mediterranean homemade food. Catch 2401. 2401 Atlantic Ave., Longport; 822-3474. Seafood with an Italian flare. Dino’s Subs & Pizza. 8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-6602 or 8220670. dinosofmargate.com. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches, subs. Downbeach Deli. 8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. downbeachdeli.net. Huge array of breakfast, lunch & dinner. Euro Gourmet Cafe and The Gelato Factory. 6525 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor. 487-6525. Italian ice & gelato made on premises. Hannah G’s. 7310 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor.823-1466. hannahgs.com. Isabella’s. 4 S. Portland Ave., Ventnor. 822-2477. Traditional Mexican. Ginny’s CafÊ. 8017 Winchester Ave. at Granville, Margate. 8169370. Breakfast, lunch. Gluten-free available. Jerusalem Glatt Kosher Restaurant 5200 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-2266. Casual family atmosphere, Mediterranean. JJ’s CafÊ. 9400 Atlantic Ave., Margate. 822-7770. Breakfast/ lunch specials daily. John’s Steaks. 9401 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 350-6173. 350-6174. Steaks and fries. Johnny’s CafÊ & Cocktails. 9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor.com Casual Italian cuisine. Jo Jo’s Trattoria & Pizzeria. 6501 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-6475. jo-jopizza.com. A family tradition since 1970.

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Ladle of Luv. 77307 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor. 822-5683. Home-style cooking to go. Beach-bucket lunches. Lamberti’s. 9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 487-6001. Liang’s Imperial East. 7800 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 487-8052. liangsimperialeast.com. Modern Chinese. Lisa’s Restaurant. 5210 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 823-2117. lisasventnor.com. Open for breakfast, lunch & late-night dishes. Maynard’s CafÊ. 9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com. Lunch & dinner specials. Starlight Garden bar. Malelani CafÊ. 5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani. com. Paninis, pastries, salad bar, cofee, cappucino, tea. Free wifi. Live music. Miyako. 9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-4759. miyakomagate.com. Authentic Japanese cuisine. Red Room CafÊ. 141 N. Dorset Ave.,Ventnor. 822-1067. redroomcafeattheshore.com. Pizzas & Italian. Shuckers. 9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 350-7478 or 350-7396. Casual, fun seafood restaurant. Sofia. 9314Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate. com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine. Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay. 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com. Fresh seafood, produce & prime cuts of meat. Tomatoe’s. 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535.tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees. Ventura’s Greenhouse. 106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Cafe and Tiki deck open 11am daily. Lunch & dinner specials & latenight fare. Yama Fusion Japanese. 5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-8007. Sushi and shashimi. Eat in or take out. Seafood, beef and chicken with daily specials.

MAINLAND Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante. 2405 New Rd., Northfield. 646-7565. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Assaggio. 500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona. 965-3303. assaggiogalloway.com. Italian cuisine. Athenian Garden. 619 New York Rd. (Rt. 9), Galloway. 748-1818. athenian-garden.com. Authentic Greek. Atlantic City Country Club / Tap Room Grille. 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236-4465. accountryclub.com. Happy hour at Tap Room. Atlantic City Sub Shop. Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 646-7799. atlanticcitysubshops.com. Eat-in, takeout, delivery, party trays. Baia Restaurant. 998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. baiarestaurant.com. 926-9611. Italian-Coastal cuisine with 3 waterfront decks.

Bay Avenue Sushi. 718 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 601-8822. bayavesushi.com. Sushi, sashimi & teriyaki. Berkshire Grill. 6105 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-8808. berkshiregrillnj.com. Seafood and steaks. Black Cat Bar & Grill. 1 N. Shore Rd. (off White Horse Pike), Absecon. 641-2323. Extensive menu including homemade lunch & dinner specials. Bombay Indian Restaurant. English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience. Brick House Pub & Grille. 4450 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 837-2763. brickhousenj.com. Subs, burgers, soups ‘n sides. Several craft beers on tap. Brownie’s Squared Bake Shop. 6019 Main St., Mays Landing. 625-0711. browniessquared.com. Baked goods, beverages, light lunch & homemade soups. Bulldogs. 743 White Horse Pike, Galloway. 965-4433. bulldogsbar. net. Neighborhood sports bar serving American dishes. Careme’s. Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 3434940. Student-run restaurant open when classes are in session Caroline’s By the Bay. 450 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 927-9007. Speciality sandwiches and seafood platters. Cavallino Nero. 4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. cavallinonero.org. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties. Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille Sunrise Plaza, 68 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway. 404-1700. celinascafe.com Home-baked goods. Chaba Thai and Sushi. Central Square Shopping Center, 199 New Rd., Suite 72, Linwood. 927-0025 chabathaiandsushi.com Thai entrees, sushi, salads. Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant. 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-3663. charliesbar.com. Popular buffalo wings. No credit cards. Chickie’s and Pete’s. 6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930. chickiesandpetes.com. Sportsthemed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs & Philly-style sandwiches. Chido Burrito. 807 Tilton Rd., North-field. 484-1480. chidoburrito.com. Flame-grilled chicken, steak and fish. Clancy’s by the Bay. 101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 9276969. clancysbythebay.com. Apps, salads, soups, entrees, desserts. Corey’s Seafood Corner. 637 South New York Road (Rt. 9). Galloway. 404-3474. Quaint, casual. Steak, chicken, chops. Cousin Mario’s. 5401 Harding Hwy (Rt. 40), Mays Landing. 6252523. cousinmarios.com. Pizza & Italian. Crabby’s Suds & Seafood. 1413 Boulevard, State Hwy. 50, Mays Landing. 625- 2722 crabbysseafoodandsuds.com. Award-winning blue-claw crabs year-round & weekday specials.

Crab Trap. 2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Fresh seafood, soups, steaks & desserts. Live entertainment. Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria. 443 Zion Rd., EHT. 788-8512. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Dubliner Irish Pub. 325 Jimmy Leeds Rd. (609) 652-2210. dublinerpubandgrill.com. Authentic Irish pub, daily specials, live music East Bay Crab & Grill. 6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. All- you-can-eat crabs, early-bird menu. El Coyote. Corner of Ocean Heights Ave. and Zion Rd, EHT. 927-0004. elcoyoteeht.com. SW grill & contemporary Mexican. El Costeño. 28 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 926-0076. Authentic Mexican. El Rancho. 375 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 484-8057. Authentic Mexican & Latin American dishes. Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse. 650 New Rd., Somers Point. 6538155, fitzpatricksdeli.com. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner with steaks and seafood. Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern. Historic Towne of Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd.. 652-0544. fredandethelstavern.com. Casual family dining. Fuji. 210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861. fujilinwood.com. Japanese. Specializing in sushi and steak. Gaspare’s Gourmet Italian Bistro. Harbor Village Square, 501 Zion Rd, EHT. 653-2112 gaspares.com. Take-out & delivery. Ginza Japanese Restaurant. 6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 383-2588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Center, EHT. 383-3999. Hibachi steakhouse & sushi bar. Goodfellows, W.L. 310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1942 wlgoodfellows.com French fried lobster tail, burgers, steaks, homemade Italian specialties. Gourmet Italian Cuisine. 324 S. Pitney Rd., Galloway, NJ. 6521398. gourmetitaliancuisine.com.

Serving authentic Italian food & fine wines. Gregory’s Restaurant. 900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-6665. gregorysbar.com. Lunch & dinner. The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co. 55 Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 6017533. grilledcheeseandcrabcakeco. com. Fresh, homemade goods daily & a variety of soups. Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet. 4450 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0888. hibachibuffetusa.com. Asian buffet. Hu Tieu. Asian Mall, Pleasantville Shopping Ctr.,700 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 646-8977 hutieumientay.com. Vietnamese. The Inn at Sugar Hill. Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 625-2226. innatsugarhill.com. Food & cocktails on the waterfront D’s Pub & Grille. 45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000. jdspubsmithville.com. Classic pub fare plus a full dinner menu. Joe’s Restaurant. 131 Jordan Rd. (behind Sunoco station off Laurel Dr./Garden State Pkwy. entrance), Somers Pt. 927-4637. Greek specialties. Johnny Rockets. Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing johnnyrockets. com. 1960s- themed burger joint. Jo Jo’s Italian Grille.Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 & at 6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Homemade Italian. Kelsey & Kim’s Soul Food. 52 N. Main St., Pleasantville. 4848448. kelseyandkim.com. Classic southern-style soul food. King’s Lounge. 6415 Delilah Rd., EHT. 383-8200. kingsloungenj. com. Steaks, seafood, pasta. La Pizzatega. Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. lapizzatega.com. Serving seafood, veal, pasta, steak, subs & salads. Latz’s by the Bay. 801 Bay Ave Somers Pt. 788-8838. latzsbythebay.com Modern, organic cuisine LB One. 6605 Black Horse Pike. 813-2092. lb-one.biz. Steakhouse, cocktails, salad bar, signature desserts.

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Tw i t t e r : @ A C W E E K LY Library III. 3016 Ocean Heights Ave. EHT. 601-8369. Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, entrees. LP Steak. 1333 New Rd., Northfield. 646-8189. lukepalladino.com. Luke Palladino’s modern twist on a steakhouse. BYOB. Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian Cooking. 60 Central Square, Linwood. 926-3030. LukePalladino.com Mama Mia’s Ristorante. 6105 W. Jersey Ave., EHT. 484-8877. mamamiasnj.com. Brick oven pizza Mambo Cafe. 226 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 484-1200. Int’l cusine Maplewood Inn. 1470 White Horse Pike, Hammonton. 5619621. joesmaplewood.com. Italian. World’s best spaghetti. Maplewood Mays Landing. 6126 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1181 maplewood.me. Italian & seafood. Mickey & Minnie’s. 733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. 965-1877. mickeyandminniesinn.com Mount Fuji. 136 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar. The Nizam’s. 6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 677-8829. thenizams. com. Northern and Southern Indian food, including naan, tandoori and vegetarian dishes. Oyster Creek Inn. 41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 652-8565. oystercreekinnnj.com. PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille.2301 Rt 50, 1 Mile north of Black Horse Pike (Rt 322), Mays Landing 625-9600. Everything homemade from soups to desserts. Rama Thai. 3003 English Creek Ave., EHT. (in English Creek Shopping Center). 677-1004. ramathainj.com. Thai cuisine at reasonable prices. Ram’s Head Inn. 9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Fine dining. Traditional American specialties with contemporary flair.

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TROPICANA’S THE MARKETPLACE A Dam Good Deli. Mom & Popstyle deli featuring variety of overstuffed sandwiches & homemade soups. Boardwalk Favorites. Classic Boardwalk treats including foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, and pizza. Casa Taco & Tequila Bar. Mexi-can favorites like fresh fish tacos and tableside guacamole. Fiesta Buffet. Abundant selection. Firewaters. 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, a martini bar, and dancing. Open 24 hours Fri.-Sun. Hooters. Seafood, burgers and “nearly world-famous� chicken wings served by Hooters girls. Perry’s Pizza. Authentic pizzeria with Italian specialties & more. Tony Luke’s. Bite into the “real taste of South Philly� w/ renowned cheesesteaks & other top notch sandwiches.

THE QUARTER AT TROPICANA A Dam Good Sports Bar. 3477770. Catch your favorite game while enjoying the wide-ranging menu. Broadway Burger Bar and Grill. Gourmet burgers cooked over open flame including the signature 24-oz. Hubcap Burger. Full service bar & live entertainment. Carmine’s. 572-9300. The renowned New York family-style Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar. 348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes and cocktails.

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Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar. Philly’s favorite full-service restaurant and sports bar, with its equally famous crabs and crab fries just off Tropicana’s casino floor. il Verdi. Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in elegant ambience. FIN. Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Located on casino level in South Tower. Golden Dynasty. Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies by Chef Ping.

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Bill’s Bar and Burger. Classic burgers and more. Bluepoint Bar. A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties. Dos Caminos. Authentic Mexican delights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Martorano’s. Classic Italian from Steve Martorano, the “Godfather of Italian-American cooking.� McCormick & Schmick’s. More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily. Sammy D’s. Retro coffee shop gives modern, casual American cuisine a unique twist. Bar offers daily drink specials. The Steakhouse. Gourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more. Taste of the Shore. Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory. Waterfront Buffet. Extensive items.

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Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily. The Palm. 344-7256. thepalm. com. Known for its aged prime beef, Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. 3484600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative creations influenced by the modern Asian palette. Rí-Rå Irish Pub & Restaurant. 348-8600. Authentic pub fare and modern interpretations of classic Irish dishes.

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In addition to music and basketball, Dutton enjoys surfing and fishing, and he’s always been able to indulge his assorted passions on Seven Mile Island. He admitted he’s probably written half of the material he’s recorded with the waves crashing on Avalon’s beaches providing background rhythm. “I’d say I’ve written about half of all my tunes …down there [in Avalon],” he said. “If there’s no waves [to surf] and no bluefish out there, I’ll be sitting on the front porch strumming my guitar and writing music.” Because he was so consumed by his love for music that he played guitar and harmonica morning, noon and night, he said the neighbors “probably found me annoying.” But since becoming a successful recording artist in 1994 with the release of the band’s debut album, he thinks the locals may find it “cool” now that he’s a bona fide music star. Once he hit on his distinct sound in South Philly, Dutton moved to Boston to continue working as a street musician and

developing his chops. It was there he met drummer Jeffrey Clemens (a/k/a Houseman), who began mentoring Dutton and introduced him to bass player Jimmie Prescott (known as Jimi Jazz). Dutton adopted the stage name G. Love by combining the first letter of his first name with the word “love” because “it sounded cool,” and G. Love & Special Sauce was born. Once they had their style down, success came relatively quickly. “From the time we first rehearsed to when we signed our (recording) contract it was nine months,” Dutton said. The 2014 release of Sugar on musician and longtime G. Love fan Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records marks the first reunion in eight years between the original members of G. Love & Special Sauce. “The goal for the album was to make it really raw and immediate, with live takes and live vocals and everybody playing so that it all comes together in that intangible way,” Dutton told Guitar World magazine just before the album dropped last April. “That’s what our music is all about.” Like most of the band’s albums, Dutton over-wrote the number of songs needed to package the product and sent them to the record label for consideration. Eventually, Dutton, his manager and the label took the original 40 songs Dutton had written for Sugar and pared them down to 16. Some of the music mirrors his life because of the personal emotional upheaval he’d been going through during the making of the recording. “It has kind of a lot of heartbreak tunes, ‘cause I’ve been through this terrible disengagement with the woman that I loved,” he explained. “I was pretty heartbroken, and I was writing a lot about that." ■

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arrett Dutton will be the first to admit his success as a musician was the result of a happy accident, a twist of fate where being in the right place at the right time has been paying dividends for more than 20 years. Dutton — known professionally as G. Love — was probably the most unlikely candidate to meld Philadelphia hip-hop lyrics with gut-bucket southern delta blues to create a unique sound in modern music. As front man for the band G. Love & Special Sauce, the sound wasn’t the result of long nights in a recording studio or killing time on a tour bus traveling from one gig to another. “It wasn’t some conscious thing that I formulated in my head, like ‘Oh, hip-hop plus blues equals originality,’” Dutton said during a 2011 Curtain Call interview. “But when I stumbled upon it, I just knew it. I thought nobody could possibly be doing this right now.” Dutton, 42, developed his unique blend of contrasting musical styles as a teenage street musician in his native Philadelphia working the corner of 2nd and Lombard streets. In between street basketball games, where he and one other friend were the only white kids in the otherwise allblack league, a boom box was playing the raw guitar and harmonica-driven blues sound often associated with older black Mississippi musicians. Playing on another boom box was modern hip-hop. Dutton found himself being equally influenced by traditional blues artists and the younger hip-hop performers — especially the Beastie Boys, who broke a racial barrier by becoming the first truly successful white rap stars. “I was on the street one night playing this blues riff on the guitar, and I just started rapping over it at the end,” he recalled. “I was just sitting out there with no one watching me, no one listening to me. But it was a real epiphany.” Dutton, who returns to Borgata’s Music Box this weekend with the two original members of Special Sauce in support of the band’s eighth studio album, Sugar, remembers writing a lot of his early music on the front porch of his mother’s summer home in Avalon, where he spent most of his childhood summers and continues to vacation with his family.

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