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A collage of some of the many festive happenings that took place in Atlantic City during the ushering in of 2013.

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Kanye’s Revel Trifecta

By Jeff Schwachter

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hat didn’t happen during Kanye West’s pre-NYE three-night stint at Revel? On the first night, Friday, Dec. 28, the rap star took to the Ovation Hall stage in an all-white outfit, performing a 75-minute set, during which he wore a pair of masks that made international headlines. The next morning, Rolling Stone offered: “[Kanye] rocked a couple of bizarre full-head masks – a diamond-encrusted one on his remix of Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ and … some kind of yeti costume (or a werewolf George Washington).” During Saturday night’s show, West spoke to the crowd on several subjects, including his sanity (“They’ll try to tell you Kanye’s so crazy, so deranged. … I ain’t crazy, I’m just not satisfied,” he said), the upcoming Grammy Awards (“Don’t expect to see me at the Grammys this year”) even though his latest album received six nominations), his cancelled tour with Lady Gaga, his women’s fashion line and receiving death threats on Twitter. What made Twitter and the rest of the social-media world explode was West’s announcement during his Sunday night and final show that his girlfriend Kim Kardashian was pregnant with the couple’s first child. Kardashian was in the 5,000-plus crowd, along with Kris Jenner and Jay-Z. As soon as West told the crowd that he and Kardashian are expecting a baby Kimye, the crowd went nuts — and the Internet soon followed suit.

West told his fans to congratulate his “baby mom” and that the pregnancy was the “most amazing thing.” Revel hosted West five times in 2012, including two shows over the July 4 holiday, his only solo U.S. appearances since 2011, according to MTV.

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Fat Boys ‘Pizza Box Set’ In early 1980s rap music, you had RUN DMC and the Fat Boys. The two New York crews experienced huge success in the MTV era and although Run DMC is oftentimes more revered for its influence, the Fat Boys (Kool Rock Ski, the late Buff Love the Human Beatbox and Prince Markie Dee) and the group’s comedy-filled music played a big part in the evolution of rap. Out of print for nearly 30 years, the Fat Boys’ self-titled debut (containing classics such as “Jailhouse Rap,” “Stick ’Em,” “Don’t You Dog Me” and “Can You Feel It?”) was remastered in 2012 and a limited-edition Record Store Day box set was released the day after Thanksgiving. The cardboard pizza box set includes the entire album (on a 12” picture disc depicting a pepperoni pizza), a glossy booklet with liner notes and rare photos, plus a digital download of bonus tracks and interviews. Pick one up at your local record store; likely they don’t deliver.

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Family Fun Every Sunday at A.C. Library

By Ray Schweibert

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un Day Sunday” is one of several new programs the Atlantic City Free Public Library will be offering through the end of February. The programs start 2pm every Sunday and include historical and cultural themes like constructing Native American prayer sticks, Mardi Gras masks, Chinese New Year dimensional paper snakes, and more. The programs are free and open to the public (ages 8 through adult), and no experience in art is necessary. Since supplies are limited, interested attendees must register in advance by stopping by the main library’s Youth Services Department (1 N. Tennessee Ave., second floor) or calling 345-2269, ext. 3050. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 6, Soyal Festival of Purification and Renewal: Pahos Prayer Sticks (participants will create their own New Year’s prayer sticks, made to bless people, their homes, animals and plants, and to reflect on the past and look ahead to the coming year); Jan. 13, Simply Snowman Mosaic (participants will have a hands-on experience creating a beautiful mosaic canvas of a winter scene); Jan. 20, To the Mountaintop: A Mixed Media Sculpture (using words and images from Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, participants will create a collective mountain sculpture commemorating Dr. King’s work); Jan. 27, Celebrate National Puzzle Day (participants will design and make their own puzzles and take them home); Feb. 3, Mardi Gras Masks (using ordinary materials found around the house, participants will design and create their own Mardi Gras masks); Feb. 10, Chinese New Year Celebration: Paper Cutting (participants will learn about Chinese paper-cutting traditions and will create their own dimensional snakes); Feb. 17, Peace, Love and Hope Collages on Wood (participants will create a collage on wood with imagery of peace, love and hope); Feb. 24, African Shields (participants will learn about African tribal designs and make colorful masks to take home using simple materials). Visit acfpl.org for more.

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The inaugural Dusk DJ Series is underway and will decide who will claim a coveted residency at Caesars’ cutting-edge, multi-tiered nightclub.

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f you can look past the demons that haunted him and eventually ended his life at a young age, the Philadelphiaborn Adam Goldstein, best known as DJ AM, was an American success story.

The love of music that steered him toward deejaying would eventually evolve into a multi-faceted business brand that included producing records, managing artists and partnering in prominent nightclubs.

That latter category included Caesar’s 10,000-square-foot diversified nightlife complex called Dusk, where DJ AM, who summered in Margate throughout his childhood, was a business partner and the club’s first official resident DJ. On Dec. 14, Dusk initiated a search for what it hopes may become the next recognizable name in the nightclub business. Its inaugural Dusk DJ Series runs every Friday night and has featured dozens of DJs yearning to earn a residency at the club. A different group is brought in each Friday and eventually the auditions will be whittled down to six or eight finalists competing for a guaranteed set of six dates to headline at Dusk in 2013.

Interested candidates submit recorded videos or music tracks, and those chosen to compete are judged by a panel that gauges crowd reaction, their ability to read the room, music selection and technical skills. The grand finale is tentatively set for Friday, Jan. 18.

“We’ve had over 100 submissions so far — people have submitted their information from Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and even a DJ from India contacted us to participate,” says Craig Slotkin, director of operations and marketing for the Dusk Management Group, the nightclub’s parent company.

“We’ve been really impressed with the level of talent that has competed so far. However, when you think about it, it’s not really surprising that there are several talented people out there just waiting for their shot.

Many up-and-coming DJs spend hours each night practicing, just waiting for an opportunity like this.”

The infiltration of DJs beyond the traditional sense, and in many cases their collaboration with some of the musicians whose songs they electronically remix — or alter from their original versions for artistic purposes or for heightened nightclub appeal — was part of the motivation behind creating the competition.

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“The DJ world has evolved over the past few years,” says Slotkin. “With the emergence of Electronic Dance Music and the collaboration of DJs with top 40 artists, DJs have become a vital component to modern day music. You see major artists like the Foo Fighters performing alongside Deadmau5 at the 2012 Grammys, and then look at the past year’s major Billboard hits and see collaborations between [Swedish DJ] Avicii and [American rapper] Flo Rida, [Scottish DJ] Calvin Harris and [British musician] Florence Welch — the list goes on. In the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, kids grew up wanting to be rock stars like Mick Jagger, Eddie Van Halen and Kurt Cobain. Now they look up to David Guetta, Tiesto, and our late partner DJ AM. “We have great resident DJs in DJ SatOne, DJ Royale, DJ Mark Stylz and many others already,” adds Slotkin. “We thought it would be a fun idea to explore the underground DJ world and try to find our next resident DJ. [The residency] will include a guarantee of six dates in 2013 to headline a night at Dusk, however we expect there will be a few other participants in the competition that we will invite back for a date in 2013.”

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Dusk DJ Series runs every Friday night and has featured dozens of DJs yearning to earn a residency at the club.

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Finding Bargains in January Ringing in the new year with post-holiday sales

By Amanda Hopkins • feedback@acweekly.com

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hile most of us have spent several weeks shopping for holiday gifts, Christmas isn’t the close to the shopping season. The days after Christmas are typically busy ones for shoppers, who head out to the malls to redeem gift cards, secretly exchange holiday gifts, and raid the shelves for sale items.

Day-After-Christmas sales are often better than Black Friday sales. With the holiday season over, merchandise is priced anywhere from 20-percent to 90-percent off, depending on the item, as retailers no longer need certain items in stock and want the shelf space for new products. Many retailers also have coupons circulating after the holiday, many of which can be used on clearance items.

If you are planning to go shopping after the holidays, here are some things you should look for: Holiday Merchandise — Right after Christmas is the best time to pick up some holiday novelties for next year. Stock up on holiday paper plates and cups to save for next year’s meal. Buy wrapping paper now and store in your closet for next season.

Perhaps your lights are getting dim due to the outdoor weather — well, it’s the perfect time to stock up on decorative holiday items such as lights and tree trimmings.

Winter Clothing — Winter-wear and clothing is also on sale. While winter has just begun, retail stores are always stocking shelves a season early. After Christmas, you will see long-sleeve shirts, sweaters, coats, and scarves and gloves priced very low. Because it will still be cold for another month or two, it’s a great time to pick up some new clothing, or perhaps buy a discounted coat to gift for someone next year.

New Toys — Retailers typically raise the prices of toys right before Christmas, as they want to make money on the products.

Right after Christmas, the prices will drop, which makes it a great time to pick up some brand new toys for the next year. You can buy toys to save for next Christmas, or stock up on toys to give as gifts for birthdays throughout the year.

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Discounted or Used Items — Consider purchasing items that have been discounted or used. Many retailers will discount items that have damaged boxes due to the delivery process. For example, Best Buy may have a TV clearance because the box was damaged during shipping; however, there may be nothing wrong with the TV. Also, some stores will discount items that have been returned due to less-than perfect packaging.

Stores will also give an extra discount on “display” items. If you see an item that you think should be marked down and isn’t, ask

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If you are planning to go shopping after the holidays, here are some things you should look for. a sales associate. By pointing out even the smallest flaw in a product, the sales associate will often offer 10-20 percent off that item. In most cases, if you get home and find that the discounted item did not work, you can still return it. Be sure to ask each store’s policy on returning clearance items.

Holiday-Themed Foods — Christmas and Hanukkah cookies and cakes need to be moved off the shelves quickly, so retailers slash the prices and stick these treats in the clearance section. While you wouldn’t want to buy a holiday cake to serve at your friend’s birthday party, if the treats are just for your household, why not take advantage of the deals? Be sure to check the expiration dates before purchasing.

Of course, not everyone will be heading to the mall to make new purchases.

Some customers may be visiting the mall to return gifts or make exchanges. If you are one of those customers, be sure to check the return policies of the stores where you will be making returns. While some stores will take back items without a receipt and give store credit, some retailers will not accept any items without a receipt. To save yourself frustration later, call the store prior to heading to the mall. If you need a receipt to return, contact the gift-giver and use a little white lie to spare his or her feelings. For example, say the shirt is too small and you want to swap for a larger size so that they will get you the receipt. Then, when they ask where your new replacement is, tell the giver there was none left in your size.

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omething is happening in Atlantic City’s main casino venues this weekend that — barring another hurricane or some other act of God — will probably never happen again this year.

That something is ... nothing. The weekend immediately following New Year’s Eve is generally a dark weekend across the boards. This year is no exception; there isn’t a headline act to be found.

So, in the absence of any bold face stars, here are some random entertainment notes and musings for the new year: *** The good news: Metal gods Metallica were obviously pleased with the success of their Orion Music + More concert and lifestyle festival at Bader Field last June, because they’ve already announced this year’s dates: June 8-9. The lineup will be announced in February, which is also when tickets go on sale.

The bad news: If you buy tickets to Orion, you’ll need to make one additional purchase: Plane tickets. The event is being held in Detroit.

No word on why the event moved, but my guess is the band wants to spread it around the country if it’s going to be an annual event. *** Shows we’d like to see in Atlantic City: There are plenty of shows I’d like to see in Atlantic City this year, but I’ll narrow it down to two. It’s an odd couple, to be sure. One is a no-brainer who would be a guaranteed sell-out at Boardwalk Hall. The other might be considered a stretch until you drill down on it.

The no-brainer is Taylor Swift, who has been conspicuous in Atlantic City only by her absence from any venues. It’s not that nobody wants her. She’s turned down huge offers from several properties (you can probably figure out which ones), and Boardwalk Hall never quite seems to find its way onto her tour itinerary.

From anyone else, you could shrug your shoulders and think: “Oh well.” But Swift has sand in her shoes. Jersey shore sand. She spent the first 12 summers of her life at her parent’s bay-front home in Stone Harbor. That’s where,

she told me a couple of years ago, she taught herself to play the guitar. Walks on the beach and watching sunsets over the bay inspired the lyrics to her earliest songs. She first sang in front of an audience performing karaoke at Henny’s, a legendary local restaurant. And Swift obviously has fond memories of her Jersey shore childhood: Several years ago, when she was the opening act for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s summer concert tour, Swift took a day-off detour on her tour bus and took her band and crew to the beach in Avalon and then treated them to dinner and ice cream in Stone Harbor. And last year, she and her family surfaced at the Lobster

House restaurant in Cape May one night and then at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in Avalon the next morning. Next time you plan a tour, Taylor, why not show us some love? (Breakfast at Uncle Bill’s, my treat.)

Now here’s the show that might be a stretch — but not really. Someone needs to reach out to comedian Paul Reubens and convince him to bring the Broadway version of The Pee-wee Herman Show to town for an extended run. A week would be a good start. A month would be better. In fact, I think it could easily do business for an entire summer, should some casino be willing to roll the dice. Actually, I don’t think it’s much of a gamble.

Reubens created Pee-wee in 1977, when he was a member of The Groundlings improv comedy troupe. He became a huge star in 1981 when he developed The Pee-wee Herman Show, which was presented as an HBO comedy special and then spawned a successful Saturday morning kid’s television series. That all began 32 years ago.

Reubens recently tuned 60. And Pee-wee’s core fans from 1981 are probably a few years on either side of Reubens, maybe mid-50s to mid60s. And that makes them an ideal casino demographic. And that makes The Pee-wee Herman Show less of a gamble and more of a sure thing. *** A casino special event I’d like to see: Former Atlantic City mob hitman-turned-stoolie-turnedconvict-turned-author Philip Leonetti hosting a book signing/speech/high-roller party. The man once known as “Crazy Phil” (he hated the nickname), who admits in his autobiography Mafia Prince to killing 10 people during his “career,” has spent the past 20 years living under a new identity in the witness protection program. But he also admits to occasionally slipping into Atlantic City to visit family and friends on the sly, knowing full well that at least one mob faction has a six-figure bounty on his head. Hey, Phil, if you’ve got the cojones to come home without any protection, I’m sure you’d be well-guarded in a room filled with casino highrollers. You come in, take a few pictures, sign a few books, schmooze a few players, bada bing, bada boom, and you’re outta there. And here’s the best part, Phil: You’d get a paycheck from the casino and you wouldn’t even have to get a New Jersey casino license. n

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AtlAntic city * For casino venues, see “Casino Capsule” p. 22 for entertainment listings. Visit acweekly.com for more detailed listings.

21 Bar at Dusk

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 21barac.com.

Over 21 varieties of vodkas, tequilas, craft beers and cocktails.

25 Hours *

Resorts. 344-6000. resortsac.com. 24-hour casino bar/lounge. Blanche “The Singing Bartender” Morro Tues.-Sat., 4-10pm.

Happy hour weekdays 2-7pm.

40/40 Club

2120 Atlantic Ave., at The Walk. 449-4040. the4040club.com. Upscale sports bar. Open weekends.

Anthem *

The Quarter at Tropicana. 576-5206, anthemlounge.com. Nightspot offering bottle service, DJs, drink specials and summer packages.

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1219 Pacific at S. Carolina Ave. 348-8080. acbarandgrill.com. Open 24/7. Over 20 HDTVs. Drink & app. specials daily.

Back Bay Ale House

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. 449-0006. backbayalehouse.com. Open seven days, 11am-9pm, till 11pm Fri.-Sat.

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Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 449-1044. caesarsac.com. Premium wines and martinis.

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Bally’s, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2709. ballysac.com. Live bands and DJs Fri. & Sat nights, and Latin Night Mondays. Bottle service available.

Boardwalk Beer Garden *

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. boardwalkbeergardenac.com. 345-2337. Open 7 days.

Great selection of craft beers and specialty cocktails. DJs, bands.

Boneyard Bar & Grill

20 S. Virginia Ave., 348-3360. Open daily 4pm-7am. Live music until 3am. Sat., Jan. 5, Revive the Shore Pt. 2, Vinnie Caruana, Life Without a Jacket, and more, 7pm, $15. Proceeds benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Boogie Nights

Tropicana, Brighton Ave. and the Boardwalk. boogienightsac.com. 888-9407080. Ultimate ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s dance club. Open Fri. & Sat. from 9pm.

Borgata Comedy Club *

Music Box, One Borgata Way. theborgata. com. Tickets $20, shows 9pm nightly at the Music Box, except during headline acts.

and Luxx Lounge nightclub. Amateur Thursdays, $600 in prizes every week. No cover for ladies, $10 for men, show a casion ID for free entry.

Casbah Nightclub *

Dizzy Dolphin

Evo

Trump Plaza, 2225 Boardwalk. 441-0400. trumpplaza.com. Posh bar and dining.

Specialty cocktails and wide variety of wines by the glass.

Atlantic Club Casino, Boston Ave. and the Boardwalk. atlanticclubcasino.com. Open Fri. & Sat., noon-3am; Sun.-Thurs., noonmidnight. Happy hour 5-7pm.

Firewaters

8 S. Morris Ave. (across from Trop garage) 345-4916. chelseapubandinn.com. Open 24 hours. Three bars, six pool tables, outdoor patio, drink specials.

Dock’s Oyster House

Forum Lounge *

The Chelsea

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 4415165. harrahsresort.com. 441-5747. Tequila lounge open until 11pm weekdays, 1am weekends. DJs Wed., Fri. & Sat.

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. casbahclub.com. Open Fri.,Sat. 10:30pm to 6am. A.C.’s original casino nightclub.

Chelsea Pub

Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800-5483030. thechelsea-ac.com. Five-hour Happy hour 3-8pm Thurs.-Sat. at Teplitzky’s.

Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret *

2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092, docksoysterhouse.com. Opens 5pm. Piano bar nightly.

Dos Caminos

Ducktown Tavern

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. 1-877-FUNNYAC. Happy hour 5:30-7pm daily at Cassie’s Bar.

2400 Atlantic & Georgia aves. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Three Happy hours: 11am-1pm, 4-7pm and 3-5am. About 20 beers on tap.

The Continental

Dusk *

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-8300. continentalac.com. Famous Philly martini bar export. $5 Happy hour Sun.-Fri., 4-7pm.

Cuba Libre *

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 345-3875. duskac.com. Multi-level, 10,000 square foot nightclub. Open Tues., Fri. & Sat., 10pm till late. Tues. is service industry night.

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com.

Latin music, exclusive rum bar. Happy hour 5-7pm. Late Night Latin Floor Show Fri. and Sat. night.

Ego Bar and Lounge *

Diving Horse Cabaret

Eden Lounge *

9 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. 3440119. Divinghorseclub.com. Gentleman’s club with steakhouse, couples resort inn

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. trumptaj.com. Nightlife hot spot. Almost Angels perform every Fri. & Sat., 10pm2am.

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 4415165. harrahsresort.com. Live music starting 8pm nightly. Closed Tues.-Thurs.

Tropicana’s Marketplace. 344-6699. tropicana.net. 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, martini bar.

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 1-800-677SHOW. caesarsac.com. Located on third floor. Live entertainment on weekends.

Foundation Room *

Showboat’s House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk.

343-5795. hobatshowboat.com. Lounge hours Thurs., 8pm-4am, Fri.-Sat., 6pm2am.

Girasole Ristorante & Bar

3108 Pacific Ave. (in Ocean Club Condos).

345-5554. girasoleac.com. Mediterranean style café with patio and lounge.

Fashionably early Happy hour 5-7pm.

sports-bar atmosphere. Happy hour Mon.Fri. 4-7pm. NFL Ticket.

H2O Pool & Lounge

Golden Nugget, Huron and Brigantine Blvd. goldennugget.com. 800-777-8477. A.C.’s sleekest new outdoor poolside lounge. Open 11am-10pm, until 2am Fri.-Sat., weather permitting.

Hooters

Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 4491500. hooters.com. Full bar, 13 high-def TVs.

House of Blues Party Pit

Showboat’s House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. hobatshowboat.com. 800-522-4700. Live music, DJs and dancers Fri. & Sat., 7pm-4am.

HQ Nightclub

Revel, 500 Boardwalk. 572-6412. revelresorts. com. revelnightlife.com. 40,000-square-foot club with four unique levels. Bottle service, renowned DJs every Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

Irish Pub

Gypsy Bar *

St. James Place at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. A.C. landmark bar with many imported bottles and drafts. Free parking, open 24 hours. Thurs. night, live music w/Glen Eric.

Hard Rock Cafe

Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque *

Harry’s Oyster Bar

Ivan Kane’s Casino Lounge

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata.com. Live music, gourmet tequila menu.

Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 441-0007. hardrock.com.

Home of authentic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia.

Bally’s, Park Place and the Boardwalk.

431-0092. harrysoysterbar.com. Casual

Revel, 500 Boardwalk. 340-0003. revelresorts.com. Open Sun.-Thurs. DJs spinning 10pm-4am, dancing and burlesque shows all night, 2am rock burlesque show.

Revel, 500 Boardwalk. 340-0003. revelresorts.com. Open 7 days, Mon.-Thurs.,

6pm-3am, Sat. from 1pm, Fri. and Sun. from 3pm. Specialty cocktails.

Izakaya

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com. Modern Japanese pub. Sushi, sake and cocktails. Izakaya Monday, $7 sushi and drinks 5pm.

Jezebel’s *

Located at Trump Plaza. 441-6000. trumpplaza.com. Casino lounge open 24 hours.

Live entertainment, cocktails, bar-top video poker, big-screen TVs.

Mixx *

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata.com. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10pm-late. High-energy dance club with world-renowned DJs.

Mountain Sports Bar *

Ballyʼs Wild Wild West, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac.com.

Nightclub open 24/7 with western theme, DJs and live music.

mur.mur *

2721 Arctic & Iowa aves. 348-4925. Lively Irish bar open 11am-1am daily.

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata.com. Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pm-late. Nightclub with a personality of its own.

Kelsey’s

Mussel Bar

Kelly’s Corner Pub

1545 Pacific Ave. at Kentucky Ave. (the new KY & the Curb). Bar open Sun., Wed. and Thurs. 4pm-mid., Fri. and Sat. 4pm-2am.

Friday night Happy hour 4-8pm and live music 6-9pm. Live music.

Knife & Fork

Revel, 500 Boardwalk, 225-9851, musselbar.com/revel. Sports bar vibe with live music and fantastic food and beverages. 30 draft beers and 150 bottled beers.

The Palm

Atlantic and Pacific aves. 344-1133. knifeandforkinn.com. Open daily at 4pm. Happy hour 4-6pm, half-priced apps at the bar.

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-7256. thepalm.com.

Award-winning wine list. “Prime Time” Happy hour 5-7pm daily.

Le Grand Fromage

Phillips Seafood

25 Gordonʼs Alley. 347-2743. Late night menu, lounge open 8pm-8am. Live music on weekends. Sat., Jan. 5, Malcolm Tent.

Liquid Bar

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.

In Trump Plaza lobby, off Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue. trumpplaza.com.

Stylish bar in casino lobby. Entertainment weekends.

Piano Bar *

Live Bar *

Pizza Pub

Golden Nugget, Huron and Brigantine Blvd., goldennugget.com. 800-777-8477.

Live bands and DJs Thurs.-Sat. nights from 9pm. Bottle service available.

Long Bar

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com. Seven flat-screen TVs and small-plates menu. Open 4pm-2am Sun.Thurs., 2pm-2am Fri.-Sat.

Lucky Dog Tavern

12 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. (formerly the Brass Rail). 487-4030. luckydogac.com.

Catch all the NFL action. Drink and food specials.

Luxx Lounge

Main Stage *

Ballyʼs Wild Wild West, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac.com. Beerpong, mechanical bull. Open 24/7. Live music weekends.

Maloney’s Uptown

142 S. Tennessee Ave. An A.C. original sports bar and grill, home of the seven-day Happy hour.

Melting Pot

2309 Pacific Ave. 344-0055. Located across from Trump Plaza. Great food, music and specialty drinks.

Planet Rose Karaoke Bar

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-6565. Plush cocktail lounge and karaoke bar. Absolut and Three Olives drinks $5 after 3am.

Pic-A-Lilli Pub

231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. Dinner menu. Beer specials daily, 11pm-2am. Two Happy hours daily, 11am-1pm and 4-6pm.

The Pool at Harrah’s *

Harrahʼs Resort, 777 Harrahʼs Blvd., harrahsresort.com. Tropical oasis with large heated pool, five hot tubs, 12 cabanas.

Open Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10pm-4am.

Pro Bar *

Resorts 13th floor. 340-7698. resortsac.com. A.C.ʼs first in-casino gay nightclub. Classic speakeasy motif with live dancers and DJs. Open Thurs.-Sun. 8pm-3am.

Proud Mary’s Sports Bar

3209 Fairmount Ave. 348-3322.

Serving food & beverages 24 hours daily. Perpetual sports on six TVs.

Providence *

2112 Atlantic Ave. (by the Walk), meltingpot.com. 441-1100. Open daily till 10pm, Fri.-Sat. till 11pm.

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 345-7800. providenceclubac.com. Nightclub w/ VIP bottle service and private lounges.

Missile Bar *

The Ridge *

The Quarter at Tropicana, upper level of Cuba Libre. 348-2000. missilebar.com.

Open midnight-dawn Thurs.-Sun. DJ entertainment.

Rumba Lounge *

Tropiana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3488600. tropicana.net, Sports-themed lounge. DJ and live dancers every Fri. & Sat. 10pm-3am. Beth Tinnon and Rayna every Tues. & Wed.

Rush Lounge *

Golden Nugget, Huron Ave. and Brigantine Blvd. goldennugget.com. 800-777-8477.

Live entertainment nightly, bartop table games. Bottle service available.

Sammy D’s

Harrahʼs Resort, 777 Harrahʼs Blvd. 4415402. sammyds.com. Open 24 hours. Retro coffee shop with wines by the glass, half bottle or bottle, specialty cocktails. Happy hour daily.

Scarduzio’s

Showboat, Delaware Ave. & Boardwalk. showboatac.com. Lounge open 5:30pm2am. Sundays is Service Industry Night. DJs every Fri. & Sun., 9pm-1am.

The Social *

Revel, 500 Boardwalk, 340-0003. revelresorts.com. Three bars and two levels. Live music nightly, 9pm-12:30am.

Souzai

The Pier Shops at Caesars. Level 3, souzaisushi.com, 348-4443. Serving sushi and cocktails. Karaoke Sun, 9-11pm. Two Happy hours, 4-6pm and 9pm-close.

Tango’s *

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. Lounge next to gaming floor with live music nightly.

Teplitzky’s Lounge

The Chelsea hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com. Happy hour 3-8pm daily with $5 drink specials, $3 domestic beers and $4 imports.

Throwbacks Bar & Lounge

511 NB. Arkansas Ave. 344 - 0883. throwbacksac.com. Open 8pm - 4am daily. A .C.ʼs newest hot spot for urban entertainment. Drink specials daily.

Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill

2800 Atlantic Ave. 345 -5766 and 345 -9461. baltimoregrill.com. A n A.C. landmark. Bar open 24 hours.

NFL Sunday Ticket in the bar.

Toga Bar *

Caesars, Boardwalk and Arkansas Ave. 348 - 4411. Caesarsac.com. Ultra lounge with high- energy DJ music, posh VIP areas, bottle ser vice. Happy hour Sun.-Thurs. 5 - 8pm.

Tun Tavern

Inside Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd. (across from Convention Center). 347-7800. tuntavern.com.

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Ballyʼs Claridge tower. Park Place and the Boardwalk. 340-2000. ballysac. com. A hybrid of a bar with casino games.

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. rira.com. Authentic Irish pub. Late night Happy hour 11pm.

Thurs., Jan. 3, Ladies Night w/ ElevenEleven, 11pm; Fri., Jan. 4, Steamroller Picnic, 11pm; Sat., Jan. 5, Daze End, 11pm.

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Divinghorseclub.com. Open Thurs.-Sat., 11pm-7am. Bottle service, DJs every weekend, Wed. is industry night.

Resorts. 340-7698. resortsac.com. Live entertainment, food and drinks. Open Mon. 6-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 9pm-1am.

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20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Five flatscreen TVs, daily specials.

The Wonder Bar

3701 Sunset Ave. (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 344-8888. wonderbarac.com.

Water views, fun, friendly atmosphere. $5 menu Mon.-Fri.

Xhibition Bar *

Harrahʼs Resort, 777 Harrahʼs Blovd. 4415165, harrahsresort.com. Open 24/7.

Circular lounge on gaming floor. Many 50-inch plasma TVs. Smoking allowed.

BRIGANTINE 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. and the beach, Brigantine.

266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Ocean views, entertainment, deck bar.

St. George’s Pub

Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd.

266-1001. stgeorgespub.com. Drink specials. Pool table. Open 24 hours. Quizzo Wed. Live music Fri. nights.

DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport

Johnny’s Cafe

9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor.com. Open 7am daily.

Daily Happy hour 4-6pm and Fri. & Sat. late night Happy hour.

823 Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 927-1776. A Somers Point tradition. Open 10am-2am.

Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm.

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Oceanfront at 78th St., Avalon. 967-2111. goldeninn.com. Happy hour daily: Sun. noon-2pm, Sat. 11am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm.

Charlie’s Bar

800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-3363. charliesbar.com. Open daily to 3am. Mon.-Fri. Happy hour 3-6pm.

Kix McNutley’s Bar

63rd and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 2636341. kixmcnutleys.com. Fri: Quizzo.

Happy hour daily 4-8pm. Live music nightly.

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.

Christina’s Restaurant and Bar

Inside Vienna Inn, 920 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 965-0457. vienna-inn.com.

Happy hour Tues.-Sun. 3-6pm and 9pmclose. Live music Sat. 8pm-mid.

La Costa Lounge Formica Brothers Cafe

Kensington Square, Northfield, 646-6565, formicabrosbakery.com (also at 2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732). Live music every every Fri. 7-10pm.

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655. Live music Tues. & Thurs. Patty Blee; Wed. Don Ellsworth; Fri.Sharon Sable Trio; Sat. Cole Brothers; Sun. Patty Balbo, 7-11pm.

Library Pub & Grille

101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Pt. 9276969. clancysbythebay.com. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 11am-6pm. Live entertainment most nights.

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544.

Nightly specials. Live music every Fri. and Sat. Happy hour 4-7pm daily.

At McCulloughʼs Emerald Golf Links, 3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. Casual pub located in the golf course clubhouse. Drink specials Mon.-Fri. till 6pm.

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 6521942. wlgoodfellows.com. Over 60 bottled microbrew beers. Half-price Happy hour 4-8pm.

McGettigan’s 19th Hole

Cousin Mario’s

Clancy’s By the Bay

1413 Boulevard, State Hwy 50, Mays Landing, 625- 2722. Open Mon.-Thurs. from 4pm, Fri.-Sun. from noon. Full bar with seven beers on tap.

Diamond Diner Sports Bar

Anchorage

Golden Inn

450 Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 927-9007. Happy hour Mon.-Sat., 4-7pm. DJs Fri. night.

Tomatoe’s

MAINLAND

79th & 3rd Ave., Avalon.

FuzeRestaurantandLounge.com. 368-1919.

Every Fri. night, Irene & Andy; every Sat., Pauline Bennick Jazz Trio, 7-11pm.

Caroline’s by the Bay

Crab Trap

106 S. Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Open seven days. Late-night fare. Weekly drink and dinner specials.

Fuze

743 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway, 9654433. bulldogsbar.net. TVs at the bar & booths. Entertainment Fri. & Sat. night.

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. Live music Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Happy hour 4-7pm at the bar, till 10pm Wed.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

314 96th St., Stone Harbor, 368-5591. fredstavernstoneharbor.com. Open 11am-2am.

Happy hour Fri., 5-7pm.

Bulldogs Bar & Grill

Crabby’s Suds & Seafood

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate.com. Happy hour nightly till 6:30pm. Rock ʻnʼ Roll Sushi Wed., 9pm-mid. at the bar. Happy hour every Wed. till 9pm.

Fred’s Tavern

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.

Malelani Café

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Black Cat Bar & Grill

9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com. Fri. night Happy hour with free buffet. Outside bar open, weather permitting.

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com. Open mike most Sat. nights.

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4450 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing.

837-2763. brickhousenj.com. Open 7 days from 11am-late. 16 beers on tap, 5-7pm daily happy hour, 2-for-1 appetizers during NFL games.

5401 Harding Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. cousinmarios.com.

Happy hour noon-7pm weekdays. Wed. karaoke. Live music Thurs.-Sat., 7:30pm.

Thurs., Jan. 3, DJ Joe Gorgo; Fri., Jan. 4, Jim White; Sat., Jan. 5, Leather and Lace.

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Brick House Pub & Grille

2 Broadway Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Bay views, occasional live entertainment .

16711 Washington Ave., EHT. 6466656. Newly renovated diner with attached sports bar.

DiOrio’s Cafe

10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Pt. 9276111. Pool table. DJs and occasional live music on weekends.

200 East Motts Creek Rd., Galloway. 6521555. mottscreekinn.net. Open daily from 11:30am. Bar with outside deck. Live music nightly.

Irish Eyes Pub

Oyster Creek Inn

4 4 6 St. L ouis Ave.,Egg Harbor C it y.

965 -7878. ir isheye spub.ne t. (f orm e r l y M c Ke eʼs I r is h P ub). D r ink specials dail y.

JD’s Pub

Smithv ille Tow n Center, at R t. 9 and Smithv ille Bl vd. 4 0 4 - 90 0 0, jds pubsmithv ille.com. Open til 2am or later. Happy hour 3 - 6:30pm dail y.

Jo -Jo’s Italian Grille

B l a c k H o r s e P i ke & M a i n S t . , Pleas ant v ille. 6 4 6 - 8332 and 6106 Black Hor s e P ike, EH T. 6 41- 8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Happy hour 4 - 6pm Mon.- Fri.

Juliano’s Pub & Grill

325 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway.

652-2210. dublinerpubandgrill.com.

Happy hour 4-7pm Mon.-Thurs., 3pmclose Fri.

East Bay Crab & Grille

La Hacienda

6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Happy hour daily, 4-7pm, includes free buffet Mon.-Fri at bar.

Mott’s Creek Inn

9 0 0 Shor e Rd., S omer s P t. 9276 6 65. g r e g o r y s b a r. c o m . We e k l y beer and drink specials .

Gregor y ’s

Ocean Height s . Ave. & Z ion Rd., E H T. 9 2 7- 6 3 6 3. ju l i a n o s p u b.c o m .

Tues ., T hur s . 4 -7pm, Happy hour w ith 2- for-1 appetizer s and halfpriced drink s .

Dubliner Irish Pub

500 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 652-6476.

Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm reduced drink prices. Nightly drink specials.

265 S. New York Rd., Gallowa y. l a h a c i e n d a n j .c o m . 652 - 6 05 0. $1 Taco Tues . & Sun. Drink specials dail y. L i ve music mos t S at. night s .

41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point, 6528565. Waterfront dining, Sushi bar on weekends. Arrive by boat or car. Several beers on tap. Live music.

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

2301 Rt. 50, Mays Landing. 625-9600.

Open Wed.-Mon., 11am-11pm. Happy hour weekdays 4-7pm.

Ram’s Head Inn

9 W. White Horse Pike. Galloway.652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Restaurant and bar.

Pianist in the tavern Fri. & Sat. nights.

Riverside Inn

5397 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd. Mays Landing. 625-9710. Open 11am-4am daily.

Happy hour daily from 4-7pm. Live music Sat.

Sam’s Rialto Grill

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. samsbarandgrill.com. Happy hour Tue.-Fri. 4-6:30pm. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. DJs.

Sandi Pointe

908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, 927-2759. sandipointe.com. Happy hour Mon.-Fri.

4-6pm. Every Tuesday night, Tim Lekan Jazz Series, 8-11pm.

Six Packs Pub

4810 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City, 965-7686. sixpackspub.com. Wed. is open mike night, 9pm. Fri. is Ladies Night with DJ.

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. smithvilleinn.com. Happy hour 5-7pm Mon.-Fri.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City.

804-9000. Neighborhood sports bar. Pool and darts. Two Happy hours weekdays: 11am-1pm, 3-6pm.

Tap Room Bar & Grille

At Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236-4465. Daily happy hour 4-6pm. Brunch Sun. 10am-2pm.

Testa’s Good Guys Pub

4000 Landis Ave., Sea Isle, 263-3756.

Levari’s American Grill

Rt 50 & Tuckahoe Rd., Upper Township. levarisamericangrill.com. 628-2225. Drink specials daily and live music weekends.

North End American Grill

206 Old Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood . 4355691. northendamericangrill.com. Open daily. Casual family dining. Daily happy hour 4-7pm.

Ocean Drive

40th Street and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City.

263-1000. theod.com. Live music weekends.

O’Donnell’s Pour House

3807 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-5600.

Sea Isleʼs only authentic Irish pub.

Princeton Bar

2008 Dune Dr., Avalon. 967-3457. princetonbar.com. DJ entertainment every Fri. & Sat.

5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd., Mays Landing 625-1926. Testaspub.com.

Mon.-Fri. Happy hour 4:30-6:30pm. Fri.Sat. DJ dance party 10pm-2am.

Rusty Nail

Ventura’s Offshore Cafe

Scully’s Asbury Cafe

2015 Shore Road, Northfield. 641-5158. venturascafe.com. Daily dinner specials.

Weekly drink specials.

Watering Hole Cafe

6494 Weymouth Rd., Mays Landing. 6259300. wateringholecafe.com. Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4-6pm. Live entertainment on weekends.

CAPE MAY COUNTY: Ocean City to Wildwood

Anglesea Pub

The Beach Shack, 205 Beach Ave., Cape May. 877-742-2507. beachshack.com. Cape Mayʼs legendary local/surfer hangout.

955 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 391-1111.

Westy’s Irish Pub

101 E.Walnut Ave., North Wildwood.

5 2 2 - 49 91. west ysirishpub.com.

Oceanfront deck. Live entertainment weekends.

Windrift

The Windrift Resort Hotel 105 80th St. (80th and the beach) Avalon.. 3685761. windrifthotel.com. Five bars, 26 flatscreens, piano bar.

Yesterday’s

116 West First Ave, Wildwood, 729-1133.

Bar open until 2am, dinner until 11pm.

Nightly drink specials.

316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora. 3901757. yesterdaysbar.com. Open 11ammid. daily. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. n

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Headliners and shows through Jan. 14

REVEL

1-855-348-0500

BORGATA

SHOWBOAT/ HOUSE OF BLUES

1-866-MY-BORGATA, Tickets: 1-800-298-4200

TROPICANA

CAESARS

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HARRAHʼS RESORT

347-7111

1-800-621-0200 340-4020

1-800-677-SHOW

TRUMP PLAZA

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TRUMP TAJ MAHAL

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Laughs & Pagentry as ‘Divas DO AC’ Female impersonators are nothing new in the Atlantic City landscape. Bally’s hosted An Evening at La Cage for 11 years and the town has hosted the Miss’d America Pageant, a spoof of the Miss America Pageant featuring cross-dressing gentlemen (which returns in September 2013).

However, the town has never hosted a show as enticing and hilarious as Divas DO AC, the show formerly known as Believe - Divas In A Man’s World. While Steve Andrade, who created the show, has moved on, Divas DO AC continues to entertain with top regulars Phyl Craig (Liza Minnelli) and Gary Dee (Joan Rivers). The latter’s impersonation is so dead-on perfect that Rivers has hired him to work events for her.

The show also features Michael Ein as Dolly Parton and Eddie Summers as Patti Labelle.

Another enticing element is the dancing by four performers — two male, two female — whose choreography, created by Frank Moore (who also stars as the show’s non-diva headliner, Prince), really gives the show a concert atmosphere. This is especially true when Craig does his routine to Minnelli’s show stopping “Cabaret.”

The glue that holds the show together is Dee. He keeps the audience in stitches, not to mention dazzling the crowd with multiple gown changes. “Joan” also does a lot of funny improves with the audience, like the night she accused an audience member of looking up her skirt and said, “What you will find there is Pee Wee’s big adventure.” She also claims that there are Monica Lewinsky slots on the casino floor. “They say insert Bill here.”

Eddie Summers’ body English is hilarious as he gives us his interpretation of Patti Labelle doing “Lady Marmalade,” “New Attitude” and especially “Over the Rainbow.”

Ein’s Dolly Parton is another showstopper, letting us know it is not easy working “9 to 5.”

This show delivers the drama and pageantry that becomes a diva most. — Lori Hoffman

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Superstar Theatre. Pop singer whose ʻLove 76ʼ release was the first album to be sold exclusively via a TV infomercial. 8pm. $25.

PETER LEMONGELLO RESORTS

Superstar Theatre. Pop singer whose ʻLove 76ʼ release was the first album to be sold exclusively via a TV infomercial. 3:30 & 8pm. $25.

ongoing ONGOING

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Comic, former ʻSNLʼ star.

SYLVIA BROWNE HARRAHʼS RESORT

Concert Venue. 9pm. $30, $40, $60. Psychic, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology.

JUDY GOLD RESORTS

Superstar Theater. 8pm. $30, $50. Comic.

MORRISSEY SHOWBOAT/HOUSE OF BLUES

Music Hall. 9pm. $75-$100. Songwriter, lead singer of the 1980s British band the Smiths. Opening act Kristeen Young.

‘Divas Do AC,’ Resorts Screening Room.

Outstanding celebrity and female impersonators including tributes to Joan Rivers and Liza Minnelli. Thurs. 9pm; Fri., Sat. 10pm; Sun. 9pm; Mon., Tues. 8pm. $25.

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AHL Hockey. 4pm. $16, $21, $26.

With the NHL lockout, these games might be the only ice-hockey action in the Delaware Valley.

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Superstar Theatre. Pop singer whose ʻLove 76ʼ release was the first album to be sold exclusively via a TV infomercial. 8pm. $25.

4 HEADLINERS 5 COMEDY BORGATA COMEDY CLUB SCOTT FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL SOMERVILLE, VIC DIBITETO Music Box. Thurs.Sun. Jan. 3-6. 9pm, $20.

MIKE EGAN,BILLY ELMER, KEVIN MEANEY

Music Box. Mon.Wed., Fri.-Sun. Jan. 7-9., 11-13. 9pm, $20.

Sylvia Browne

PATRICK OʼDONNELL CHRISTINE STEDMAN STEVE KRAMER Tropicana Quarter. Jan. 3.

Thurs. 9pm, $25

PATRICK OʼDONNELL STEVE KRAMER DENA BLIZZARD

Fri.-Sat. Jan. 4-6. 9pm, $27, & 11:15pm, $25; Sun. 9pm, $25.

ANTON SHUFORD VINNIE NARDIELLO TOMMY BLAZE

Jan. 7-13. Mon.-Thurs. $25.

Fri.-Sat. 9pm, $27, & 11:15pm, $25; Sun. 9pm, $25.

KOZAK

Magician. Daily 6:15pm. $20.

With dinner at 5:15pm, $30.

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Flip N’ Mickey’s Fri. 9pm-1am Waynard Sat. 6-9pm Carlo & Doug Duo Sat. 9pm-1am

Beth Tinnon Duo Sun. 10pm-2am

347-7111

BALLYʼS

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CAESARS

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HARRAHʼS RESORT 441-5000

RESORTS 344-6000

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1-800-677-SHOW

BOARDWALK HALL 348-7000

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GOLDEN NUGGET 1-866-746-5336

1-855-348-0500 SHOWBOAT/HOB 1-800-621-0200

340-4020

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TRUMP TAJ MAHAL 449-1000

DJ Kyle Sweeney Fri. 9pm-3am Vixens Fri.-Sat. 10pm-2am DJ Cool Jon Sprang Sat. 9pm-3am

Borgata

TROPICANA

GYPSY BAR

Bands Thurs.-Sat.

RUSH LOUNGE Bands Thurs.-Sat.

HARRAH’S Resort EDEN LOUNGE

MUR.MUR

Eli Escobar Fri. 10pm Rashida, Doug Grayson Sat. 10pm DJ Scene, PS1 Mon. 9pm

Caesars DUSK

DJ Contest Series Fri. 10pm DJ Sat One Sat., Tues. 10pm

Goodman Fiske Thurs. 10pm-1:30am TOGA BAR Temporary Grace Fri. 7-10:30pm DJ Micah Fri. 10pm-3am 3AM Fri. 11pm-2:30am Toga Dancers Fri.-Sat. 10pm-2am Sideways Sat. 7-10:30pm DJ Ernesto Sat. 10pm-3am

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LIVE BAR

Mayhem Sundays w/Carlos Melange Sun. 10pm

LOBBY BAR

ATLANTIC CLUB

DJ & Dancers Fri., Sat. 9pm

10pm

Latin Night Sat. 10pm-4am

Call 1-800-736-1420 or visit Ticketmaster.com for all casino show tickets (except Borgata, see below)

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DJ Kiss w/Carlos Melange Sat.

BLUE MARTINI

Goodman Fiske @ Gypsy Bar

11pm-2:30am Stellar Mojo Sun. 8:30pm-mid.

Gypsy Wisdom Duo Wed. 9pm12:30am

MIXX

Bally’s

MOUNTAIN BAR

Golden Nugget

Peat Moss & The Fertilizers Sat.

DJs Fri., Sat. 8pm-3am The Exceptions Fri. 9:15pm-12:45am Brian and the Coconutz Sat. 9:15pm-

12:45am

Jeremiah Hunter Sun. 9pm-mid.

THE POOL AFTER DARK

Beatclan Takeover w/DJ Hollywood Fri., Sat. 10pm Glow Party w/Body Painter, DJs Vito G, Mazz, Desisto Wed. 9pm

XHIBITION BAR

DJ Murray Karma Fri. 10pm12:30am, 3:30-5am

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All New Late Night Urban Comedy

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Turae Gordon

Derek Gaines

The Latest Stars! 11:15 Shows Fri. & Sat. Jan. 11 & 12 See ad on Back Cover for nightly comedy shows!

The Number 1 Comedy Club in A.C. for 29 Years!

Tickets available at our box office,

SHOWTIMES: LATE NIGHT URBAN COMEDY Friday & Saturday, January 11th & 12th 11:15pm Show

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DJ Hope Fri. 12:30-3:30am DJ Iron Mike Sat. 10pm-12:30am,

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DJ K-Styles Sat, 12:30-3:30am

BOOGIE NIGHTS

DJ Dance Party Fri., Sat. 9:30pm Savage Men Male Strip Show Sat.

7:30-9:30pm

PARTY PIT

25 HOURS BAR

Blanche Thurs.-Sat., Wed. 4-9:40pm Lisa & Judy Fri. 10pm-2am Football Playoffs Sat.-Sun. Jagged Trio Sat. 10pm-2am

Revel

DJ Sonatra Fri. 9pm-4am Shots and Goggles Fri. 10pm-2am Dancers Fri-Sat. 10pm-2am DJ Aiden Scott Sat. 8pm-4am Lloyd Dobbler Effect Sat. 10pm-2am

PROVIDENCE DJs Thurs.-Sat. DJ June Fri., Sat.

TANGOʼS

Faith Fri. 7-10:40pm DJ Ralph D’Amelio Fri. 11pm-2:40am Jynx Sat. 3-6:40pm Johnny & Sherena Sat. 7pm-

FOUNDATION ROOM

Spin City DJ Showcase, Pink Parlor

HQ NIGHTCLUB

10:40pm

Sat. late night

dBerrie Fri. 10pm Drek Martinez Sat. 10pm Chachi Sun. 10pm

ROYAL JELLY BURLESQUE Royal Jelly Dancers, DJs, Fri.-Sun. Silicone Sundays Industry Night 10pm

THE SOCIAL

DJs Thurs.-Sun. 5pm-4am

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Showboat/ House of blues

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Trump Taj Mahal

Anthem Thursdays w/DJ Work, DJ A-Drop 10pm DJ B Easy, D Sharp Fri. DJ B Easy, DJ Luap Sat. DJ Luap Sun.

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• Margaret Cho, Tropicana • Tony Orlando, Harrahʼs Resort • Freestyle Free For All,

• Peter Lemongello, Resorts • Sylvia Browne, Harrahʼs Resort • Judy Gold, Resorts • Morrissey, Kristeen Young,

Jan. 18

with Beer Pairings

$55 per guest (plus tax & gratuity)

Space is limited Call for Reservations ROUTE 9 & MOSS MILL ROAD (609) 652-0544

Feb. 9

• The Darkness, House of Blues • All-Stars of Hip-Hop, Boardwalk Hall • Eric Benet, Harrahʼs Resort • Circa Survive, House of Blues • The Spinners, Resorts

• Little Big Town, Harrahʼs Resort

Jan. 20

• AHL Hockey: Albany Devils vs.

Adirondack Phantoms, Boardwalk Hall

• Superstars of the ’70s Soul Jam, Trump Taj Mahal

Jan. 25

• Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat, Tropicana

Jan. 26

Feb. 15

Feb. 16

• Cee Lo Green, Harrahʼs Resort • Chubby Checker, Resorts • Scotty McCreery, Golden Nugget • Whoopi Goldberg, Tropicana

Feb. 16-17

• Aaron Lewis, Borgata

Feb. 17

• Anti-Social Comedy Tour, Borgata • The Who: Quadrophenia & more,

• Rick Springfield, Borgata • Heart, Caesars • Ronnie Mund, Harrahʼs Resort • Dwight Yoakam, Golden Nugget

• New Found Glory, House of Blues

FEBRUARY Feb. 1

• Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, House of Blues

Feb. 1-2

• Indoor Auto Racing, Boardwalk Hall

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• Carlos Mencia, Tropicana

March 20

• Kathleen Madigan, Trump Taj Mahal

March 22-23

• ECAC Men’s Hockey Championship, Boardwalk Hall

March 23

• Colbie Caillat, Caesars

March 29

• Gary Allan, House of Blues

APRIL

Feb. 22

• Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Boardwalk Hall

March 15

• Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers, Caesars (Rescheduled) • Bill O’Reilly & Dennis Miller, Borgata

Boardwalk Hall

Feb. 23

• Mummers String Band Show of Shows, Boardwalk Hall • Matchbox Twenty, Borgata

Feb. 24

• AHL Hockey: Albany Devils vs.

Hershey Bears, Boardwalk Hall

Feb. 28

• Tenacious D, House of Blues

April 6

• Brian Regan, Borgata

April 13

• Diana Krall, Borgata

April 20

• Kathleen Madigan, Trump Taj Mahal • Kathy Griffin, Borgata

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• Rufus Wainwright, Borgata • Zappa Plays Zappa, Harrahʼs Resort

• Saw Doctors, Borgata • Lisa Lampanelli, Borgata • Jewel, Golden Nugget • Alla Duhova’s Modern Russian Ballet, Tropicana

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Feb. 8

• America’s Got Talent Live, All Stars Tour, Harrahʼs Resort • Deftones, House of Blues

March 9

Feb. 5-6, 12-13

• David Cassidy, Tropicana • Bobby Brown, House of Blues • Wayans Brothers, Borgata

Jan. 19

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Borgata

• Peter Lemongello, Resorts

Jan. 18-20

March 8

Trump Taj Mahal

• AHL Hockey, Boardwalk Hall

• Rob Thomas, Borgata

• Lady Gaga, Boardwalk Hall • Dom Irrera, Tropicana • Michael Bolton, Harrahʼs Resort

• Cage Fury Fighting Championships, • The Used, House of Blues

Jan. 16-31

March 2

Feb. 2

• Jim Breuer, Borgata (Rescheduled)

• Steve Wyrick, Golden Nugget

MARCH

Feb. 1-24

• Steve Wyrick, Golden Nugget

Jan. 13

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House of Blues (Rescheduled)

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NOW THROUGH MARCH ‘Winter Sweet’ Light Show

Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, between Georgia and Mississippi aves., Atlantic City.

“Winter Sweet,” the seasonal replacement for the “Duality” light show outdoors at Boardwalk Hall, uses sophisticated 3D projections and an original musical score to illuminate the exterior of Boardwalk Hall.

Free. Nightly every half hour from 6-9pm.

FRIDAY, JAN. 4 1st Friday’s After Work Networking Mixer

Blue Water Grill at the Flagship Resort, 60 N. Maine Ave., Atlantic City. Includes drink specials and live DJ. Get your picture taken and do an interview discussing your business and what you offer. Free admission.

5pm. To RSVP, for more info, to be a vendor, or to be a sponsor call District Marketing 214-2002.

TUESDAY, JAN. 8 Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Michael Pedicin

Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. Michael Pedicin, tenor sax. Jim Ridl, piano. $5. 8-10:30pm. sandipointe.com

Bay-Atlantic Symphony Music Lecture w/Paul M. Somers

Ocean City Public Library, Room 110, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. Learn about “The Golden Thread”—a series of musical connections down through time.

Sponsored by the Bay-Atlantic Symphony.

Free. 10:30am-noon. For more info: BayAtlantic Symphony, (856) 451-1169, or the library, 399-2434.

THURSDAY, JAN. 10

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MBCA Winter Kick-off Luncheon

Ballyʼs Traymore Ballroom, 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City. The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) presents Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford as the keynote speaker at the organizationʼs Annual Winter Kick-Off

Luncheon Meeting. The mayorʼs “Unofficial State of the City” address provides an opportunity for business and casino leaders, residents and political leaders to listen to the mayorʼs vision and goals for the upcoming year. He will introduce his cabinet and staff. This event is open to the public. $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers. RSVP by Jan. 5, 2013. 348-1903. mbcanj.com

Noyes Museum Artist Talk

Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College, 733 Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville. Talk by professional photographer Bill Horin.

A photographer for over 25 years and owner of Bill Horin Photography, Horin has photographed food for some of the top restaurants in New York City. He will present examples of that work and discuss his techniques for lighting and composition that give his culinary photos that ʻlooks good enough to eatʼ appeal. $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students. Members, children 6 and under, and Stockton students, free. 6:30pm. 652-8848.

SATURDAY, JAN. 12 ‘A Night at the Speakeasy’

Dante Hall, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City. Singer Beth Tinnon entertains audiences with her unique blend of “class, sass and the Roaring ʻ20s.” Tinnon has written and produced this show, a “Musical Journey Through the 1920s.” Its previously scheduled date in November was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. All tickets purchased for the November show will be honored.

Some of the artist/songs covered in the one hour, 15-minute show are Fannie Brice, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Al Jolson, Louis Armstrong, Cole Porter and many others. $20, available at BethTinnon.com

Bubba Mac Blues Band Dance Party

Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Road, Somers Point. Live music, dancing, and fun. $10. 7-10pm. 927-2300. bubbamac.com

TUESDAY, JAN. 15 Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Joanna Pascale

Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. Joanna

Pascale, vocals; Josh Richman, piano. $5.

8-10:30pm. sandipointe.com

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Katz JCC Mahjong Brunch

Milton and Betty Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. Features a bagel brunch spread and a chance to play Mahjong with other players in the community. All players and skill levels are welcome. There will be lots of raffle prizes. Advance registration (on or before January 9,) is $10 JCC members, $15 for non-members. After Jan. 9, the cost increases to $15 members, $20 non-members. Call Josh Cutler for more information or to register by phone 822-1167 x 138 or email JCutler@jccatlantic.org.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18FEB. 9 ‘A Chorus Line’

Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine Street, Hammonton.

Features former Miss New Jersey Erica Scanlon Harr in the role of “Cassie.” A group of aspiring dancers auditions for only a few available spots. Their stories, dreams, and aspirations are told through such songs such as “I Hope I Get It” and “What I Did for Love.” $25. Jan. 18-19, 24-26; Feb. 1-2, 7-9, 8pm. Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 3pm. 704-5012. TheEagleTheatre.com

TUESDAY, JAN. 22 Tuesday Night Jazz Series

Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. $5. 8-10:30pm. sandipointe. com

SUNDAY, JAN. 27 Mozart: ‘The Magic Flute’ (Excerpts)

Richard Stockton College, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway. Bay-Atlantic Symphony Series in Performing Arts Center. $25, $15 children. 2pm. 652-9000. Stockton.edu/ pac

Rehearsals for ‘A Chorus Line’ at the Eagle Theatre in Hammonton. Photo: Eagle Theatre (Facebook)

on vibes & trombone, Jim Lawlor, Ed Wise, Pat Mercuri. Proceeds donated to Food Bank of Southern Jersey to help support local needs. $15 in advance; $20 at door; $15 CMTJS members. 2-4pm. 884-7961. capemaytraditionaljazzsociety.com

TUESDAY, JAN. 29 Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Dean Schneider

Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. Dean Schneider, piano. $5.

8-10:30pm. sandipointe.com

SATURDAY, FEB. 2 ‘Seussical’

Richard Stockton College, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway. Adapted from the Broadway version especially for young audiences, this musical dedicated to Seuss classics is a fun experience for the whole family. $8 Orchestra, $6 Mezzanine.

10:30am. 652-9000. stockton.edu/pac.

MONDAY, FEB. 4

‘Live at Birdland’: Featuring Midiri Bros Traditional Jazz the Birdland Big Band, VFW Post 386, 419 Congress St., Cape May. directed by Tommy Igoe Presented by Cape May Traditional Jazz Society. Joe Midiri on clarinet, Paul Midiri

Richard Stockton College, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway.The Birdland Big Band

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is raising the bar for 21st-century jazz orchestras as they explore a wide array of music influences which makes for a unique performance for all audiences. $40 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, $5 senior discount, $10 for children (with adult ticket).

7:30pm. 652-9000. stockton.edu/pac.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5 Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Behn Gillece

Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. Behn Gillece, vibraphone. $5. 8-10:30pm. sandipointe.com

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6-10 Atlantic City Boat Show

Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd., Atlantic City. One lucky visitor will go home a boat owner through a sweepstakes to win a $41,000 2013 Sea Hunt 202 Triton and trailer, courtesy of NJ Outboards. $15 for adults; free for children 15 and under (when accompanied by an adult). Hours: Feb. 6-8, 8, 11am–8pm; Feb. 9, 10am–8pm; Sunday, Feb. 10, 10am– 5pm. acboatshow.com

THURSDAY, FEB. 7 ‘St. Beat’

Richard Stockton College, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway. Through drumming and dancing, this theatrical show fuses African, Cuban, Latin, West African, and jazz influences to create a crowd-pleasing experience. $40 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, $5 senior discount, $10 for children (with adult ticket). 7:30pm. 652-9000. stockton. edu/pac.

SUNDAY, FEB. 10 ‘Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?’

Richard Stockton College, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway. Join Sister as she divulges the origins of Easter bunnies, baskets, and goodies. This hilarious catechism class will involve the audience to further the fun. $35 Orchestra, $20 Mezzanine, $5 senior discount, $10 for children (wth adult ticket). 2pm. 652-9000. stockton.edu/pac.

TUESDAY, FEB. 12 Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Joe Mancini

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o third “Color Curse.” Late 2012 saw the closing — more like thinning of the herd — of two upscale Atlantic City restaurants with color-based titles; Trop’s Quarter lost Russian-themed Red Square and Borgata witnessed the yearend closing of Michael Mina’s astonishing SeaBlue (the restaurant’s last service will be Dec. 31).

The former was very good, the latter a riotous shrine to seafood. Both will be missed.

Our concern — beyond the larger implication for A.C.’s fine dining market — is the demise of a third primary hue on the color wheel. Probably good that there are no yellow-themed eateries we can think of locally.

We sincerely hope that Revel-based Alain Allegretti’s amazing Azure — a shade of blue — the provider of one of this writer’s finest meals in a grand year for all types of food, remains unaffected.

Also, some color-coded consolation — as first reported in this space last week — appears on the horizon with Cape May Point’s The Red Store. Opened in 2012

by Deanna Manteca as a breakfast and lunch-only spot, it has now evolved into a nighttime stage for the massive talents of her mercurial chef husband, Lucas. We delighted at the pair’s once-in-a-lifetime BYOB Sea Salt during its five year run in Stone Harbor and eagerly anticipate seeing what they come up with next.

Dungeness crab. Having trumpeted the virtues of langoustine, European spiny lobsters for some while now, 2013 seems a proper time to jump on the back of quality domestic seafood.

So I’ve chosen one large enough — glorious, gargantuan Dungeness, metacarcinus magister to science, the state of Oregon’s official crustacean. Underutilized around these parts in favor of locally sourced products,

Women chefs. Professional kitchens are typically male-dominated environments with higher levels of testosterone than most NFL locker rooms. As a result, we’re always gratified seeing more “X” chromosomes involved.

Women in kitchens provide a sense of stability along with a decided lack of the swaggering, exaggerated macho posturing often prevalent. Better yet, male cooks behave themselves more professionally when in the presence of a strong, yet feminine, presence.

Case in point; during a recent visit to Harrah’s Sammy D’s we pleasantly encountered new assistant chef, and old colleague, Nancy Simons, a veteran of many notable area eateries, including the Tuckahoe Inn and Latz’ By the Bay. Steady as a rock, we hope to see more of her ilk in similar positions of power at area restaurants, soon.

However, for A.C.’s ultimate female food experience, check out Pacific Avenuefronting Girasole, where no fewer than four women help run the kitchen.

The glorious, gargantuan Dungeness crab the Pacific behemoths would be a welcome addition to A.C. area menus. Ironically, the very last place we can recall enjoying then was at SeaBlue, also logical given Mina’s San Franciscan roots.

In a region where blue claw crab cakes are worshiped with religious devotion, we challenge some daring chef to expand our horizons and create a Dungeness version.

Basta, steakhouses! As of December 2012, we counted no fewer than 16 separate Atlantic City outlets in this stuffed-to-thegills — pardon a mixed culinary metaphor — category.

Don’t get us wrong, we’ve enjoyed superlative 2012 meals at Borgata’s Old Homestead,

Revel’s American Cut, Golden Nugget’s Vic and Anthony’s, The Taj’s Roberts and Caesar’s Morton’s.

Steak houses are absolutely requisite elements to any successful casino dining mix, with several here housing more than one.

But having already captured pretty much all the industry’s key players, the air here is rarified, competition robust. No place for a neophyte, Mr. Would-Be-Restauranteur.

Like all rules, there might be one exception we would indulge. Should the folks from iconic, 125 year-old, Brooklyn-based Peter Luger’s ever consider opening a southern satellite operation, they would certainly be welcomed with open, hungry arms.

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Dark dining. The concept here — already successfully employed in multiple major metros — is a simple one. Customers are served a mystery prix fixe bill of fare in a completely unlit space.

Without benefit of sight, one’s smell and taste — the primary senses related to food — become heightened. Submitting yourself to a chef’s whim, omakase (“I’ll leave it to you”) in Japan, makes the experience even more experimental and extemporaneous.

While this eccentric concept may not have the traction to become full-time, year round, we’ll bet it would be a huge hit for a casino to introduce as a seasonal specialty room, not unlike Harrah’s Resort’s authentic Brazilian steak house concept Radizio several summers past. n

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Irish Pub

St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Dinner specials $8.50, lunch specials $3.50.

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Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern

2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three 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 and more.

Back Bay Ale House

800 N. New Hampshire Ave., Gardner’s Basin. 449-0006. backbayalehouse.com.

Casual waterfront dining with stunning bay

views. Open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner. Free parking.

Baltimore Grill (Tony’s) 2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-9461 or 345-5766. baltimoregrill.com. An A.C. landmark since the 1920s. Bar open 24/7, kitchen 11am3am. Seafood, pasta and the best pizza in town.

Dock’s Oyster House

2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood.

Ducktown Tavern

2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining.

El Charro!

Café 2825 2825 Atlantic Ave. (at Brighton Ave.). 3446913. cafe2825.com. Regional Italian fare with full bar.

Chelsea Pub 8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4700. Popular local hangout, open 24/7. Mon.-Fri. Happy hour 11:30am-1pm, 4-6pm.

Diving Horse Cabaret & Steakhouse 9 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. 344-0119. divinghorseclub.com. Featuring tapas menu daily to 4am; Steakhouse menu featuring Kobe beef Sat. 5-10pm.

2430 Fairmount Ave. 344-2900. Authentic Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

Gilchrist’s Restaurant

804 N. Rhode Island Ave. (Gardner’s Basin).

345-8278. Famed family diner formerly located on Maryland Ave. in A.C., and offshore in Galloway.

Girasole Ristorante

Kelsey and Kim’s

201 Melrose Ave. 350-6800. kelseyandkim. com. Classic southern soul food with a twist, including fried chicken and waffles. Open daily 7am-10pm; BYOB/cash only.

Kelsey’s

1545 Pacific Ave. (Corner of Kentucky Ave.).

344-2200. New soul food restaurant from the owners of Kelsey And Kim’s.

Knife & Fork

3600 Atlantic Ave. (Corner of Atlantic and Pacific). 344-1133. knifeandforkinn.com.

Historic landmark restaurant with seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill.

Little Saigon

2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119. Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine.

Longhorn Steak House

3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac. com. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily. Happy hour.

2108 Atlantic Ave. 344-2050. longhornsteakhouse.com. Serving lunch and dinner. 11:30am-10pm weekdays, till 11pm weekends.

Imperial Inn

Los Amigos

3124 Atlantic Ave. 347-8810. Serving exceptional Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese food.

1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. atlanticcity. losamigosrest.com. Mexican food, seafood and prime steaks.

Melaka Restaurant

Teplitzky’s

28 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-8928. Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.

The Melting Pot 2112 Atlantic Ave. 441-1100. meltingpot.com/ atlantic-city. Fondue restaurant with romantic dining experience.

111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel).

428-4550. thechelsea-ac.com. Retro-style diner with cocktail lounge and coffee shop.

Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria

300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of S. Vermont St.). 344-8669. tonyboloneys.com. Pizza, subs, and wings. Pick-up, eat-in and delivery.

Tun Tavern

Mexico Restaurant 3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. Cocktail lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer.

Pho Hoa Cali 3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063. Authentic Vietnamese noodle house.

Pho Sydney 2323 Atlantic Ave. 348-5946. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. BYOB.

2 Convention Blvd. 347-7800. tuntavern. com. A.C.’s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Microbrews.

The Wonder Bar

3701 Sunset Avenue (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 344-8888. wonderbarac.com.

Lunch served from 11am and dinner served nightly in the Sunset Room from 5-10pm.

BrigAntine

Pic A Lilli Pub 231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. picalilliac. com. Open 24/7. Full menu. Serving lunch & dinner daily.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. ruthschrisatlanticcity.com. Corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list.

Andre’s Italian Restaurant

1312 W. Brigantine Ave. 266-1124. Serving pizza, subs, steaks, Italian dinners, grilled seafood, cappuccino and desserts. Open 10:30am-10pm daily.

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3119 Revere Blvd. (Located at corner of 32nd and Revere). 264-9463. thecellar32.

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Somers Point’s El Costeño may be the first restaurant venture of owner Paulino “Pablo” Eulogio, but he’s certainly no stranger to the kitchen. Eulogio has been a professional chef in the Atlantic City area since arriving 14 years ago from resort community of Puerto Escondido on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

With seating for 30, El Costeño’s an intimate establishment that features a diverse menu of standard favorites and unexpected specialties, such as made-to order, par-cooked “seviche” combining flounder, scallops, calamari and shrimp with lime and orange juices, cilantro, onion and hot sauce.

Eulogio’s wife and partner, Delfina Villavicencio, creates homemade tortillas, sauces, desserts and a half-dozen luscious “agua frescas” — naturally refreshing beverages that include flavors of watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, tamarind and others.

Eulogio describes native foods as being Oaxacan, with a seaside

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com. Entree and tapas style restaurant, bar and package goods store. Open daily at 10am.

Goochie Brothers

4208 Harbor Beach Blvd. 266-3100. goochiebrothers.com. Italian cuisine and pizzeria.

Downbeach Deli

8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. downbeachdeli.net. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, 8am-8pm.

Euro Gourmet Cafe and The Gelato Factory

3400 Brigantine Blvd. 266-2808. Northern and Southern Italian cuisine.

6525 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 487-6525. Italian ice and gelato made on premises. Also featuring breakfast, lunch & dinner specialties.

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Macedonian Grill

Hannah G’s

L’Aragosta Ristorante

3015 Brigantine Blvd. (at 31st St.). 2648801. macedoniangrill.com. Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Mad Dog Morgan’s

3004 W. Brigantine Ave. 266-6200. maddogmorgans.com. Home of Mad Dogʼs famous cheesesteak.

St. George’s Pub

4282 Harbor Beach Blvd. 266-1001. stgeorgespubbrigantine.com. NJ Fishing at its best.

Yuki Hana

3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608. yukihanabrigantine.com. Japanese/Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar.

DOWNBEACH VENTNOR, MARGATE & LONGPORT Aroma Bistro

6414 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-4111.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner under strict Kosher supervision. Open Sun.-Thurs., 9am-9pm, Fri., 9am-3pm; and Sat., 1/2hour after Sabbath is over until midnight.

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Bubbies Bistro

5204 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-7200. bubbiesbistro.com. Kosher Italian & Mediterranean homemade food.

Cleo’s Fish Palace

7307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-5858. cleosfish.com. A large variety of prepared seafood and dinner platters. Catering available.

Dino’s Subs & Pizza

8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-6602 or 822-0670. Open daily, 7am-11:30pm.

Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs.

Party trays for all occasions. Pick-up, eat-in and delivery.

4 S. Portland Ave., Ventnor. 822-2477.

Traditional Mexican restaurant. Serves breakfast entrees daily and dinner Fri.Sat.

Jerusalem Glatt Kosher Restaurant

6410 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-2266. Casual family atmosphere specializing in Kosher Mediterranean cuisine. Large party reservations suggested. Winter hours: Open daily, 2:00-9:30pm.

Johnny’s Café & Cocktails

9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor.com. Hearty breakfasts, healthy lunches and classic dinner cuisine with an Asian flair. Open year round from 7am-9pm, weekends till midnight.

Jo Jo’s Frattoria & Pizzeria

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.

South End Pizza

9702 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-5402.

Open daily serving pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads, pastas and more. Take-out and delivery.

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com. Paninis, pastries, salad bar, coffee, cappucino, tea. Free wifi.

Matteo’s Beach Bay Café

7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 823-6700.

Casual upscale dining. Closed on Sun. Free delivery in Margate.

Miyako

9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-4759. miyakomargate.com. Authentic Japanese cuisine.

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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. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.

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Sushi and shashimi. Eat in or take out.

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Liang House Imperial East

9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com. Lunch and dinner specials.

Starlight Garden bar open daily.

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9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com. Menu highlights fresh seafood, produce and prime cuts of meat.

6501 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-6475. jojopizza.com. A family tradition since 1970.

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Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay

2405 New Rd., Northfield. 646-7565.

Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.

7800 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 487-8052. liangsimperialeast.com. Open daily 11:30am9:30pm. Modern Chinese cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Free parking.

Ultimate Special

500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona. 9653303. Italian cuisine. (Formerly Tre Figlio).

Athenian Garden

619 New York Rd. (Rt. 9), Galloway. 7481818. athenian-garden.com. Authentic Greek cuisine.

Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 646-7799. atlanticcitysubshops.com. Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays.

Barrels

Rt. 9, Central Sq., Linwood. 926-9900. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Margate. Take out/delivery.

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Isabella’s

141 N. Dorset Ave.,Ventnor. 822-1067. redroomcafeattheshore.com. Pizzas and Italian specialties.

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9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-4400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Linwood. Open daily 11am-9pm.

7310 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-1466. hannahgs.com. Open daily 7am-2pm.

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6105 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-8808. berkshiregrillnj.com. Seafood and steaks. Open daily at 4pm.

Black Cat Bar & Grill

1 N. Shore Rd. (off White Horse Pike), Absecon.

641-2323. Open 7 days from 10am. Extensive menu including homemade lunch and dinner specials daily.

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. Open 7 days from 11am-2am. Newly opened. Serving subs, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups ʻn sides. Drink specials daily, several craft beers on tap.

Bulldogs

743 White Horse Pike, Galloway. 9654433. Neighborhood sports bar serving American dishes.

Caroline’s By the Bay

450 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 927-9007.

Cavallino Nero

4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 6250144. cavallinonero.net. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties.

Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille

Sunrise Plaza, 68 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway. 404-1700. celinascafes.com. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Home-baked goods.

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Chaba Thai and Sushi

Central Square Shopping Center, 199 New Rd., Suite 72, Linwood. 927-0025. Thai entrees, sushi, appetizers, salads. Lunch specials and takeout available.

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant

800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-3663. charliesbar.com. Popular buffalo wings. No credit cards. Over 15 TVs for sporting events.

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930. chickiesandpetes.com. Sports-themed bar/ restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches.

Chido Burrito

807 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 484-1480. chidoburrito.com.

Clancy’s by the Bay

101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 9276969. clancysbythebay.com. Lunch and din-

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ner seven days a week with wide variety of appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, entrees and desserts.

Cousin Mario’s

5401 Harding Hwy. (Rt. 40), Mays Landing.

625-2523. cousinmarios.com. Pizza and Italian specialties. Happy-hour noon-7pm weekdays.

Crabby’s Suds & Seafood

1413 Boulevard, State Hwy. 50, Mays Landing. 625- 2722. Award-winning blueclaw crabs year-round and weekday crab specials. Open Mon.-Thurs. from 4pm, Fri.Sun. from noon.

Crab Trap

2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, desserts and more. Open daily from 11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs., 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. Live entertainment nightly.

Dino’s of Northfield

1620 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 646-6602. dinosnorthfield.com. Subs, pizza. Pick-up, eat-in, delivery.

Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Family restaurant, casual dining.

Fuji

210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861. Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and steak.

Gaspare’s Gourmet Italian Bistro

Harbor Village Square, 501 Zion Rd., EHT. 653-2112. gaspares.com. Casual. Serving lunch, dinner, take-out and delivery.

Cocktails, beer and wine.

Gianna’s Cafe

The Plaza at Center Point, 1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 677-0470; FAX 677-8885.

California cuisine in a casual, upscale setting.

Gilchrist Offshore

734 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. 9653433. Great breakfast and lunch specials.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

443 Zion Rd., EHT. 788-8512. Open daily for lunch & dinner 11am-11pm.

6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 383-2588.

(Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-3999.). Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.

Dubliner Irish Pub

Goodfellows, W.L.

325 E. Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway. 6522210. dublinerpubandgrill.com. Authentic Irish cuisine.

East Bay Crab & Grill

6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Specializing in all-youcan-eat crabs, early-bird menu.12 entrees under $12 menu, over 60 entrees starting at $8.99 and daily specials.

El Costeño

310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 6521942. wlgoodfellows.com. Home of the french fried lobster tail, burgers, steaks, seafood, and homemade Italian specialties.

Gourmet Italian Cuisine

324 S. Pitney Rd., Galloway, NJ. 652-1398. gourmetitaliancuisine.com. Serving authentic Italian food and fine wines.

Gregory’s Restaurant

28 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 9260076. Authentic Mexican. Open 10am-10pm.

Take out and free delivery.

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-6665. gregorysbar.com. Serving lunch & dinner until 1am. Food and beverage specials.

El Rancho

The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.

375 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 484-8057.

Authentic Mexican and Latin American dishes.

Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse

650 New Rd., Somers Point. 653-8155, fitzpatricksdeli.com. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with steaks, seafood and salad entrees. Open daily 7am-10pm. Closes 5pm on Mon.

Formica Bros. Bakery

Kensington Square, 200 N. Tilton Rd., Northfield. 646-6565. formicabrosbakery. com. Cafe features daily lunch specials.

Open 7am-7pm.

55 Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 601-7533. grilledcheeseandcrabcakeco.com. Offers a selection of fresh, homemade goods daily and a variety of soups.

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet

4450 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing.

625-0888. hibachibuffetusa.com. Asian buffet with meats, veggies, sushi, soups, and more.

Hu Tieu

Asian Mall, Pleasantville Shopping Ctr., 700 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 6468977. Vietnamese cuisine.

The Inn at Sugar Hill

Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 625-2226. innatsugarhill.com. Food and cocktails on the waterfront.

Irish Eyes Pub

446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. irisheyespub.net. (Formerly McKeeʼs Irish Pub). Open for lunch and dinner.

JD’s Pub & Grille

45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000.

Featuring classic pub fare plus a full dinner menu.

Joe’s Restaurant

131 Jordan Rd. (behind the Sunoco station off Laurel Dr./Garden State Pkwy. entrance), Somers Pt. 927-4637. Lunch and dinner featuring Greek specialties.

Johnny Rockets

Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets. com. 1960s-themed classic burger joint and more.

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 and at 6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Homemade Italian specialties.

Juliano’s Pub & Grill

Zion Rd. & Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 927-6363. julianospub.com. Sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta and seafood. Open daily 9am-2am.

Kelsey & Kim’s Soul Food

52 N. Main St., Pleasantville. 484-8448. kelseyandkim.com. Classic southern style soul food with a twist. Open daily 11am10pm.

La Hacienda

265 S. New York Rd. (Rt. 9), Galloway. 6526050. lahaciendanj.com. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Pizzatega

Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. lapizzatega.com. Serving seafood, veal, pasta, steak, subs and salads.

Latz’s by the Bay

801 Bay Avenue, Somers Point. 788-8838. latzsbythebay.com. Modern cuisine focusing on sustainability and organic ingredients. Open Wed.-Sat. Famous Sun. brunch 11am-2pm.

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655.

Murphʼs crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar.

Library Pub & Grille

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 365-8341.

(Formerly Mangia By the Greens). Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks. Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and entrees.

Luke Palladino Italian Cooking

Romanelli’s On The Green

1333 New Rd., Northfield. 646-8189. lukepalladino.com. Open nightly starting 5pm.

Sunday brunch 11am-2pm. Take-out and delivery available, Mon.-Fri. from 11am.

Mama Mia’s Ristorante

6105 W. Jersey Ave., EHT. 484-8877. mamamiasnj.com. Brick oven pizzas and catering. Takehome dinner trays. Also located in Seaville.

210 New Road, Linwood. 926-5477. romanellisonline.com. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-4pm; Sun. 8am-2pm. Serving breakfast and lunch. Award-winning catering.

Sack O’ Subs

784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 646-6555. sackosubs.com. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads.

Sakura

1470 White Horse Pike, Hammonton. 5619621. joesmaplewood.com. Italian specialties and “worldʼs best spaghetti.”

4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons Shopping Ctr.)., Mays Landing. 485-0071. sakurasteakhouse.com. Japanese cuisine w/ Japanese steak, seafood house and sushi bar.

Mickey & Minnie’s

Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza

733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. 965-1877. mickeyandminniesinn.com. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Closed Mondays.

501 New Rd., Somers Point. 927-8700. Eat in, take-out and delivery. Daily specials. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Mount Fuji

Sam’s Bar & Grill

Maplewood Inn

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 nan, tandori and vegetarian dishes. Major credit cards accepted.

Lunch buffett $9.95.

Oyster Creek Inn

41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 6528565. oystercreekinnnj.com. Old-fashioned fresh seafood house with waterfront dining.

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

2301 Rt. 50, 1 Mile N. of Black Horse Pike (Rt. 322), Mays Landing. 625-9600.

Everything homemade from soups to desserts.

Sandi Pointe 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. 927-2759.

(Formerly Macʼs Restaurant). Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.

Shore Diner 6710 Tilton Rd., EHT. 641-3669. shorediner.com. Diner fare, specials and extraordinary beer and wine selection.

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6527777. smithvilleinn.com. Traditional area hotspot.

The Spot

Rama Thai

3003 English Creek Ave., EHT. (in English Creek Shopping Ctr.). 677-1004. ramathainj.com. Thai cuisine with reasonable prices.

Ram’s Head Inn

9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Fine dining. Traditional American specialties with contemporary flair.

Renault Winery

72 N. Breman Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. renaultwinery.com. Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. nights, and Sun. brunch 10am-2pm. Gourmet restaurant, resort and golf.

Romanelli’s Garden Cafe

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. samsbarandgrill.com. Specializes in southern cooked meals. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

279 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 652-0179. romanellisonline.com. Hours: Sun.-Thurs.

7:30am-9pm; Fri.-Sat. to 10pm. Fresh, homemade food served daily. Happy hour everyday 3-7pm. Catering.

Tilton Shopping Ctr., 331 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 568-6571. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm. Sun. 8am-2pm. Daily specials including fresh soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Free delivery.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City.

804-9000. tailgatersnj.com. Traditional American cuisine, daily homemade specials, burgers and wings. Sports bar.

Tap Room & Grille

Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236-4465. Featuring Sunday brunch. Open Sun.-Thurs. lunch from 11am.

Fri.& Sat. dinner from 5pm. Fri.-Sun. breakfast from 7am. Sun. brunch 10am-2pm.

A Touch of Italy

6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 646-1855. touchofitaly.net. Fine Italian cuisine and lounge. Happy hours: Mon.-Fri. 3:45-6pm, Sun. 2-5pm. $3 drafts, $4 house wines

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TW Howell’s

341 W. White Horse Pike (Odesse Ave. & Rt. 9), Pomona. 965-6890. twhowells.net.

Ventura’s Offshore Café

2015 Shore Rd., Northfield. 641-5158. venturascafe.com. Award-winning filet mignon, pan pizzas and more. Delivery.

Vic’s Subs

742 Ohio Ave., Absecon. 645-0500. Hot & cold subs, salads, party trays.

Watering Hole Cafe

6494 Weymouth Rd., Mays Landing. 6259300. wateringholecafe.com. Serving lunch, dinner and drink specials daily. Full menu, including 18-oz. T-bone steak w/ veggies for $12.99. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm.

Windjammer Diner, Bar & Grille

18 MacArther Blvd., Somers Point. 3658056. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Children’s menu.

9510 Pacific Ave., Wildwood Crest. 522-5425. marienicoles.com. Open daily. Dinner from 5pm.

Nonna’s Trattoria & Pizzeria 755 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 840-6440. nonnastrattoriapizzeria.com. Offering pizza, pasta, seafood, beef, veal, stromboli, salads, sandwiches and more.

North End American Grill 206 Old Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood. 435-5691. northendamericangrill.com. Open daily.

Casual family dining. Daily happy hour 4-7pm.

Ocean City Seafood Company 846 Central Ave., Ocean City. 814-1203. oceancityseafood.com. Open 4-10pm Mon.-Thurs., from noon Fri.-Sat. The freshest seafood in town. Daily specials. Free delivery in O.C. after 4:30pm. Off-premise catering.

Positively 4th Street 400 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 399-8400. lbocnj.com. Enjoy a variety of food and

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16th Street Seafood

1555 Haven Ave., Ocean City. 399-0016.

16thstreetseafood.biz. Full line of fresh and cooked seafood. Take-out platters and on-premises seafood market. Open Fri.Sun., 10am-9pm.

Randazzo’s 34th St. & Asbury Ave. 814-1600. randazzospizza.com. Family-style Italian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Red’s Jersey Mex Cafe

701 Mosaic Bistro Cafe

701 4th St., Ocean City. 398-2700.

Contemporary Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine.

Cinco de Mayo

1039 West Ave., Ocean City. 399-0199. Fine authentic Mexican cuisine.

Clancy’s by the Sea

Cousin’s Restaurant

1st St. & Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 3999462. cousinsocnj.com. Fine Italian cuisine and seafood.

Deauville Inn 201 Willard Rd., Strathmere. 263-2080. deauvilleinn.com. Waterfront bar and dining.

2087 S. Shore Rd., Seaville. 624-9322. mamamiasnj.com. Brick oven pizzas and catering.

Take-home ready cook dinner trays. Also located in EHT.

11th St. and Haven Ave., Ocean City.

399-2272. rojosjerseymex.com. Fine Mexican cuisine.

Sack O’ Subs 926 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 525-0460. sackosubs.com. Hot and cold subs, french fries, pizzas, homemade soups, salads and more.

Sushi Ocean View 556 Sea Isle Blvd., #C, Ocean View. 6248886. sushi-oceanview.com. Japanese/Asian Fusion cuisine. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm, Sun. noon-10pm.

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Cappuccino’s

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open Sun. through Thurs. from 7am to 11pm and Fri. and Sat. from 7am to 1am.

The Coffee Shop

Open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

Cornucopia Buffet

The Warm Up to Winter Buffet is available Fri.-Sun. $9.99 per person (cash) and $6.50 for kids. Reg. prices are $18.50 and $8.99.

Patsy’s Italian Trattoria

Patsy’s in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours: Open Sun, Mon, and Tues from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.

Simon A.C. Steak & Seafood

Contemporary American steakhouse. Open Sun., Wed., and Thurs. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm.

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Arturo’s

Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.

5 Star Rating ★★★★★ Authentic Vietnamese & Vegetarian Cuisine

2801 Arctic Ave., AC • 347-9119 Corner of Iowa & Arctic 3 blocks from Tropicana on Iowa

Corner Café

Serving fresh bagels baked on-site, sandwiches, salads, cupcakes and much more.

Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood

Owned by Atlantic City restaurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty.

Features extensive raw bar and fresh seafood.

Johnny Rockets

340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant.

Nanking Restaurant

Featuring Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisines. Open for lunch and dinner.

Noodle Village

Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.

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Open evenings.

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Ballyʼs iconic culinary experience.

Experience chef Joseph Muldoonʼs flawless execution of both seafood and steaks.

6ix: A Bistro

American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Taste of the Shore

Featuring Primo Pizza, Sack OʼSubs.

WILD WILD WEST AT BALLY’S 340-2000

Gold Tooth Gerties

Boasting fresh bagels and homemade pizza daily, this seasonal food-stop offers not only bottled beers, ice-cream and French fries, but also outside Boardwalk seating.

Wild About Wings

Deep fried southern chicken and wings.

Choose sauces that range from “Mild” to “Smokinʼ A$@ Hot”.

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Fornelletto

Celebrated chef Stephan Kaltʼs new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.

Izakaya

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

N.O.W. (Noodles of the World) Asian fusion.

Old Homestead Steak House

Domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse.

Roma

Casual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh salads.

Sunroom

Lobby of The Water Club featuring tapas and small bits.

The Cafeteria

Full of quick food options.

The Metropolitan

French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes.

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Atlantic Grill

Located on Revelry level near Ocean Way. Open daily, 7am-9:30pm.

Grilled fish, steaks, raw bar and exquisite sushi.

Distrito Cantina

Boardwalk Buffet

From Chef Jose Garces, is a festive margarita bar with a selection of 100 tequilas and modern Mexican street food from the Guapos take-out window. Itʼs a street truck set-up on the casino floor.

Classic casino buffet with numerous food stations.

Cafe Roma

Open 24/7 with a breakfast buffet daily.

Lugo Caffé

KWI

Traditional noodle bar.

Mia

348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine from celebrated chefs Chris Scarduzio and George Perrier.

Morton’s

449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.

Nero’s Tuscan Steakhouse

Tazza

Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts.

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Borgata Buffet

Bread + Butter

Chef Richardʼs latest version of his celebrated James Beard Award-winning restaurant, Central Michel Richard, offering such Central signature dishes as a lobster burger and 72-hour short rib. Open for lunch and dinner.

CAESARS

Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Extensive buffet menu. Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $17.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon-3pm; Dinner $28.95 (plus tax) Mon.Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am-3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner.

Central Michel Richard

Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

Prime steaks and seafood, this restaurant serves up farm to table specials on a daily basis.

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Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.

THE PIER SHOPS AT CAESARS: Buddakan

674-0100. buddakanac.com. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.

The Continental

674-8300, continentalac.com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge.

Phillips Seafood

348-2273. Serving authentic Marylandstyle seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen.

Piazza di Giorgio

345-3100. Food Court with A Taste of Tuscany, South of the Border, Salad Sensations, Hot Off the Grille, and Udon Creations. Also a fresh fruit smoothie bar.

Souzai Sushi & Sake

348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

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The Buffet

Buffet has all your traditional favorites.

Lunch, Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-4pm ($16.99 plus tax.). Brunch, Sat.-Sun. 10am-4pm ($14.99). Dinner, Sun.-Thurs. 4:30-8pm ;

The Sammy Davis Room @ The Continental

Sat. 4:30-9pm ($20.99). Seafood Friday, 11:30am - 9pm, $ 26.99.

Chart House

Classic seafood house. Open Sun., Tues.Thurs. 4-10pm; Fri, Sat. 4-11pm; closed Monday. Reservations are recommended.

Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.

The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant

Seasonal bayfront bar and restaurant.

Grotto

Classic Italian cuisine. Open for lunch daily, pizza & salad only at the bar, 11am-4pm.

Dinner, Sun.-Thurs., 4-10pm (bar/pizza open until 12am).Fri., Sat., 4-11pm (bar/ pizza open until 1am). Closed for dinner on Tues.

Lillie’s Asian Cuisine

Located on the casino floor adjacent to the Asian gaming pit, featuring asian noodle bowls and fresh handcrafted signature sushi and sashimi. Cantonese, Szechwan and pan-Asian cuisine. Hours: Mon.-Thurs.

5pm-2am; Fri. 5pm-4am; Sat. noon-4am; Sun. noon-2am.

Michael Patrick’s Brasserie

Open 24/7. European style brasserie that serves an upscale menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located directly off the atrium and casino.

H2O Pool & Bar Grill

Located on the 6th Floor, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic City skyline. Opened seasonly; enjoy light fare by the pool.

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

The original Vic & Anthonyʼs in Houston is routinely voted one of Americaʼs 10 best steakhouses with succulent beef, lobster and unique appetizers. Mon.-Thurs.

5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm; closed Sun.

HARRAH’S RESORT 441-5000

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. Reservations: 441-5575.

Luke Palladino at Harrah’s Resort

Italian restaurant using fresh, locallysourced produce and gourmet ingredients from Italy.

McCormick & Schmick’s

More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Sammy D’s

A retro coffee shop that gives modern and casual American cuisine a unique twist. Bar offers daily drink specials.

Gourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.

Taste of the Shore

Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack Oʼ Subs, Ben & Jerryʼs Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.

Tazza

Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.

Waterfront Buffet

Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99 (plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch.

RESORTS 344-6000

Boardwalk Perks

Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am -5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-11pm.

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.

Luke’s Kitchen and Marketplace

The Buffet

Open Mon.-Thurs. noon-8pm; Fri., Sat. noon-10pm; Sun. noon-9pm. Cost: $29.95 (all-you-can-eat crab legs and shrimp); $24.95 with Resorts Star Card.

Capriccio

Zagat Award-winning Italian restaurant.

Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm available for $44.95 per person. Closed Mon.-Tues. Open Wed.-Sat. 6pm-11pm.

Eastwind Noodle Bar

Noodle bar open Sun.-Thurs. 1pm-1am; Fri., Sat. 1pm-2am.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse

340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse located on Resortsʼ dining level. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm.

Gallagherʼs Burger Bar located across the hall.

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Alcove

An energetic brasserie offering a fresh take on modern Italian classics. Chef Stefano Chiaruga will serve up homemade pastas, Neapolitan-style brick oven pizza, mozzarella made fresh on-site, and meatballs.

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Breakfast menu that includes create-yourown omelets, filet mignon and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, homemade corned-beef hash, French toast creme brulee, Belgian waffles, and egg-in-a-hole brioche. Hours: A la carte breakfast, 7am-12pm; lunch, noon-4pm.

Amada

Iron Chef Jose Garces presents an authentic Andalusian tapas bar.

American Cut

Iron Chef Marc Forgione pairs his awardwinning, modern and signature take on fine dining with the comforts of the new American steakhouse.

Azure by Allegretti

Brings together the flavors of Chef Allegrettiʼs culinary experiences. He pairs the flavors of his Italian heritage with his own French culinary pedigree to create a modern take on Riviera classics.

Featuring cuisine prepared by lauded chef Luke Palladino. An 80-seat eatery serving up eclectic fare using fresh, seasonal ingredients. A specialty gourmet market will also offer salumi, a variety of specialty olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, pasta, and beer and wine by the bottle. Open daily, 6am-2am.

Mussel Bar

Award-winning chef and master of Belgian cuisine, Robert Wiedmaier, blends the comfort of a pub, live rock and roll, the energy of a sports bar, and commitment to culinary excellence to raise “eating at the bar” to a whole new level. A selection of over 150 Belgian and domestic beers.

Sky Bar

Take in ocean views from this circular bar located next to the InOut pool. Breakfast buffet and omelet bar: 6am-noon. Snack Menu: noon-10pm.

Village Whiskey

From Chef Jose Garces, serves spirits and artfully crafted cocktails alongside classic American cuisine.

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Casa Di Napoli

Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes.

Mon. & Thurs. 5:30-10pm; Fri. 5-9pm; Sat. 5-10pm

Crossroads at House of Blues

Food Network star Chef Aaron Sanchez purveys delicious appetizers like citrus marinated steak tacos with Cotija cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa, and American classics like lobster macaroni & cheese, slow cooked ribs and buttermilk fried chicken.

Sun. – Thurs., 7am-10pm; Fri. – Sat., 7am-2am.

Earl of Sandwich

Popular restaurant chain featuring sandwiches, salads and desserts. Open 24-7.

There is also a breakfast menu serving a choice of eight made-to-order hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and other offerings

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Foundation Room Restaurant

Tapas style menu. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 6-11pm.

Reservations recommended; dress code is business casual.

French Quarter Buffet

Cost (all prices with Total Rewards card) : Mon-Thurs. 12pm-9pm, $24.99; Fri. noon9pm, $29.99; Sat ., Sun. 9am-noon, $12.99.

Sat. noon-9pm, $32.99; Sun. noon-9pm, $29.99.

Johnny Rockets

348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 8am-mid.; Fri., Sat., 8am-2am.

Royal Noodle House

Located next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes. Sun.– Thurs. noon-10pm; Fri ., Sat. noon – 4am

Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge

Hours: Sun., Wed. & Thurs. 5:30-10pm; Fri 5-9pm; Sat 5-10pm. Certified USDA Prime steaks, sushi rolls and an extensive list of craft beers, wines and signature cocktails.

Worship Surf Bar

Wings, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. 609-343-4088; Sun., Mon. Noon – mid.; Fri. 4pm-2am; Sat. noon-2am

Tropicana 340-4000

Hooters

Seafood, burgers and “nearly worldfamous” chicken wings served by the famous Hooters girls.

The QuarTer aT The Tropicana: A Dam Good Sports Bar

347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu.

Carmine’s

572-9300. The renowned New York familystyle Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions.

Food Court

Il Mulino New York

With Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, Arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Sarah’s Cookies.

TruMp Taj Mahal 449-1000

Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal.

441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.).

348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.

344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette.

Golden Dynasty

Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.

This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

Tropicana’s The MarkeTplace:

“Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups.

Boardwalk Favorites

Classic Boardwalk treats including footlong hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.

Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Dinner

Robert’s Steakhouse

One of New York’s greatest steakhouses has come to Atlantic City. Located just off the casino floor, Robert’s is open for

Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order and more.

spice road

Satisfy your cravings at this American café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Panda Express

Fast, casual Asian cuisine with a full menu.

Sbarro

Italian dishes and pizza served cafeteriastyle.

White House Sub Shop

A selection of eateries and shops:

The legendary AC sub shop expands to a casino locale, with breakfast served from 9:30am.

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24 Central Cafe

An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood.

Evo

2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 4410400. evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass.

Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.

Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features great steaks and seafood selections. Open for dinner Fri.-Sat. 5.30-10pm, Sunday 5.30-9pm.

Rainforest Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 3455757. rainforestcafe.com. Burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.

Roberto’s Italian Buffet

Features antipasto bar, pizza, homemade meatballs, pastas, seafood, Caesars salad, Italian cookies. Thurs.-Sun. 5-9pm; $17.95 with Trump One card.

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348-8600. Authentic pubs were imported from Ireland and reassembled here. Pub fare and modern interpretations of classic Irish dishes.

Max’s

A Dam Good Deli

A gourmet noodle bar right off the casino floor. Sit at the circular bar and watch chefs prepare your meal or dine at a private table.

Sultan’s Feast

Plate American Cafe

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The Rim

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 4499200. Fine Indian cuisine.

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NYE 2013 in Photos A collage of some of the many festive happenings that took place in Atlantic City during the ushering in of 2013.

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he close of 2012 for Atlantic City was a busy one, offering a positive kick-start to the new year. With several casino-wide parties; performances by the likes of Tiësto, Jane’s Addiction and the Village People (among others); the sold-out Life in Color bash (top two pics) with Steve Aoki at Bader Field — the first of what promoters say will become an annual event due to its success — and local restaurants and taverns jumping, Dec. 31, 2012 was one for the history books.

Revel NYE dancers • Photo: Christine Steiner

“McCracklin had a gigantic hit in 1958, ‘The Walk,’ which was a dance almost like the Stroll.”

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nce again, greetings and salutations — and officially, a very happy and healthy new year to one and all. To those who joined us at the gala New Year’s Eve bash at Valley Forge Casino Resort — oh, what a night. It was reminiscent of the wonderful things that we used to do every New Year’s Eve in Atlantic City. People from all over Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware partied right into the new year.

Such a huge success that we will be doing more special events at the Valley Forge Casino. Of course, as you know, in Philly SugarHouse is the spot. We’ll continue to do our live broadcasts from there every Wednesday, and you can listen on KOOL 98.3 from 7-9pm.

Again, let’s look forward to a tremendous year together. Remember, the music will always keep us young. Now, let’s ask the Geator.

Geator, how did you get your Screen Actors Guild card? I ask because I want to start going on casting calls but many of them require a SAG card, which I don’t have, and you can’t get a card unless you have a part.

Thanks for your help. — Jeff Brasil, Stone Mountain, Ga. I got my card years ago when I first did The Monkees TV show. In order to do the show, I had to be a SAG member, and the producer helped me get my card. But there are other ways to become eligible for membership. You can become an extra on a SAG shoot, or try out for TV commercials, possibly with the help of an agent. You can also

get a part in a Web series or even create one yourself, which many young people in the field are now doing. For further information, check with your local SAG office. SAG is now merged with the American Federation of TV and Radio Artists, so when you get your card, you’ll be a member of SAG-AFTRA.

Read your article about Glen Campbell, thanks for the info. Another question: Duane Eddy — did he ever appear in a movie? I have his first record, “Rebel Rouser.” — Joe McGrath, Philly

Yes, he did act in a few, including a Western with George Peppard and Richard Boone, which was one of my favorites, called A Thunder of Drums in 1961. He also had a part in the TV series Have Gun, Will Travel around the same time.

I just found out that Jimmy McCracklin died. I used to go to his Continental Club in San Francisco. Did you ever play any of his songs? — Maria Whitely, San Bruno, Calif.

Absolutely. He had a gigantic hit in 1958, “The Walk,” which was a dance almost like the Stroll that the kids on Bandstand would do. Dick Clark played it nationally and I would play it locally at my record hops. And I always play it whenever I feature dance songs on my Saturday show, “The Geator’s Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues Express,” which you can hear online at xpn.org. n

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Islanders’ affiliate), Jan. 20 against the Phantoms, and Feb. 24 against the Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals).

“The fan reaction has been outstanding,” adds Lamoriello. “The cooperation of the community and the building, in particular Greg Tesone, have made for a very comfortable situation. It’s an outstanding building and an excellent environment for a professional hockey game.” n

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AHL Professional Hockey at Boardwalk Hall Schedule of Games (doors open 3pm, all games start 4pm)

Sunday, Jan. 13,

Albany Devils vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers

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Albany Devils vs. Hershey Bears

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tasted some sort of past NHL action.

“There are a lot of hockey fans in this area [with the Flyers, Devils, Rangers and Islanders all in proximity to A.C.] and at this point, especially with [NHL] hockey not being played, this is a chance for the fans to see a lot of the top prospects and some of the young players who did play in the National Hockey League last year,” says Lou Lamoriello, president and general manager of the New Jersey Devils organization. “It’s a perfect storm, so to speak, with reference to what’s available to the fans and also the players.”

Roughly 85 percent of all players who make it to the AHL will eventually compete in the NHL. The AHL is baseball’s equivalent of Class AAA, or the notch right below the majors.

“It’s the next step toward the NHL,” says Lamoriello. “There [are] four players on the AHL Devils right now who played in the National Hockey League last year, and they’re only playing here now because they’re allowed to due to their age, our rules structure, and their contract status. That’s the same case for all the other teams. So the caliber is, without question, outstanding.”

The Albany Devils play the majority of their games at the Times Union Center but have established an exceptional working relationship in Atlantic City and Boardwalk Hall — the only other arena the team has

utilized for any home games. In 2010 the Devils played five games in the Hall, and the relationship was instrumental in attracting the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic to A.C. last January, which marked the only time in history that game was held outside the confines of an AHL-affiliated arena. The three games scheduled in 2013 are part of a four-game package that began with the Devils playing the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Penguins (the Pittsburgh Penguins AHL affiliate) on Nov. 24.

“We’re very pleased to be able to present these mini-series of hockey games to our fans,” says Greg Tesone, general manager of Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center. “We’ve priced the tickets to be family friendly and have also incorporated promotions and special offers in association with all of the games to encourage turnout.

“The New Jersey Devils are a first-class organization, especially in terms of team and player development, and it’s been a pleasure working with them as well as with the management team for the Albany Devils ... Boardwalk Hall is a great venue to host a game of hockey, and fans will be impressed with the quality of play they’ll see from the Albany Devils and their American Hockey League opponents.”

The Albany series continues Jan. 13 against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (the

Special promos: The first 1,000 fans will receive a free Coca-Cola on Jan. 13. During the first intermission Jan. 13, NBC-TV 40 sports director Pete Thompson will go head-tohead with two contestants on the ice in the “Beat Pete” shootout. A “Chuck a Puck” contest will take place Jan. 13 and 20 with proceeds benefiting the United Way and Shop Rite’s Partners In Caring. “Sweet Deal” drawings will take place during the Feb. 24 game, with chances to win gift certificates for Atlantic City Restaurant Week (March 3-9), Shop Rite gift cards, room packages at Caesars, and tickets to future events at Boardwalk Hall. There will also be a “Mites on Ice” game during intermission Feb. 24 featuring youth from the Art Dorrington Ice Hockey Foundation. T-shirt tosses will take place during timeouts of all games, and the Albany Devils mascot “Devil Dawg” will be available for fan photo opportunities for all games. see more online @

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ften sports fans list among their fondest memories having seen superstars before they were superstars, like watching Kobe Bryant finesse Lower Merion High School into a Pennsylvania state title in 1996, or seeing Derek Jeter go three-for-four with the Greensboro Grasshoppers in 1993.

Witnessing great athletes like that when they were still honing their skills, and before they walked among the one-percenters, can make for some fine reflection when chewing the fat with the family around the fireplace.

The latest NHL lockout, while frustrating to hard-core hockey fans, has become a boon to its premier development league, the AHL, and in a way made a sort of cluster of regionalized all-star teams out of its 30 AHL affiliates. The Albany Devils, who will be playing three regular-season games at Boardwalk Hall’s Art Dorrington Ice Rink starting Jan. 13 (see sidebar for details), have four young players who helped the NHL’s New Jersey Devils reach the Stanley Cup finals last year. All four would certainly have rejoined that team had it not been for the work stoppage, but can still compete with the Albany Devils due to the AHL’s eligibility rules.

They include centers Adam Henrique, Jacob Josefson and Stephen Gionta, and defenseman Adam Larsson.

Likewise the Adirondack Phantoms, the Philadelphia Flyers’ AHL affiliate who compete in Boardwalk Hall on Jan. 20, will see four of their young stars — centers Sean Couturier and Brayden Schenn, left wing Eric Wellwood and defenseman Erik Gustafsson — play in A.C. In all, the Devils and Flyers AHL affiliates have about two dozen young players combined who have

Ticket info: Individual games are $26 for the first two rows on the glass, $21 for the lower bowl, and $16 for the upper bowl. Special rates for kids aged 2-12, seniors 65 and over, U.S. military and groups of 10 or more are $16 for lower bowl (no discounts for first two rows on the glass), and $11 for upper bowl. $65 four-pack includes four tickets in upper bowl, four hot dogs and four soft drinks (must be purchased in advance).

Tickets are available at the Boardwalk Hall box office, all Ticketmaster locations, at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-7361420. All tickets $1 more the day of game.

Fan Experience Packages are available for groups to become part of the action on the ice on game day. Hockey clubs purchasing 100 or more tickets for any game at any price will receive 90 minutes of free ice time at Boardwalk Hall. For more information, call (609) 348-7023.

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lashback to 1976. A young soldier back from a tour in Vietnam in 1968 wants to start a career as a singer.

However, the crooner style he favors is no longer in favor as stars like Sinatra and Bennett are being supplanted in the pop ranks by rock ’n’ roll, Motown and the British Invasion. Struggling to find a record deal, and even after opening gigs with Don Rickles, and signing with Epic records, Peter Lemongello’s career is going nowhere.

Instead he comes up with the idea of a genre of music called “mood rock,” selling a self-produced album called Love ’76 strictly through a television ad campaign.

Long before the infomercial was officially invented, Lemongello got the ball rolling by bombarding New York area cable channels with his two-minute infomercial. He become a sensation, the first person to sell a million-plus records with a direct marketing TV campaign. He went on to 25 appearances on The Tonight Show, a spot on 60 Minutes and, perhaps the biggest honor of all, being spoofed on Saturday Night Live by Chevy Chase as “Peter Lemon Moodring.”

Flash forward to 2013. Peter Lemongello never completely expanded his 15 minutes of fame into sustained stardom, but he continued to sing — at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden and in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Branson, Mo. The former native of Jersey City is now based out of Florida and still appears there regularly. Although he hates the cold weather, he is coming to Atlantic City for an extended mid-week engagement at Resorts from Jan. 8 through Feb. 13.

Lemongello, who last performed here in 2010, tells Atlantic City Weekly about his direct marketing bid for fame and how he used a clever billboard to break into the Atlantic City market.

find out who I am and I’ll get work. I did it and I was the last one to expect to sell 1.8 million records, more than anybody could have possibly predicted.

You did something similar to get a job in Atlantic City involving a billboard.

That was more rejection leading to more good fortune. Because my commercials didn’t run in Philadelphia, and many of the people that staffed Atlantic City entertainment divisions were from there, they didn’t know me. I wanted to work in Atlantic City in 1989, but while they seemed interested, nobody wanted to make a deal except for Mark Etess, president of the Taj Mahal, a wonderful man whose family ran Grossinger’s in the Catskills. He knew my work. He died in a helicopter accident right before we were scheduled to make the deal.

There I was back to nothing, so I rented a billboard on the Atlantic City Expressway that said “He’s Back. Peter Lemongello Coming Soon.” It was a bluff. But after two months I finally got a bite from Showboat, and sold out the 1,100-seat Mississippi Pavilion for three days.

“There I was back to nothing, so I rented a billboard on the Atlantic City Expressway that said ‘He’s Back.

Peter Lemongello Coming Soon.’ It was a bluff.”

You helped invent the TV infomercial. Tell us about that.

It was unheard of for a singer to do it. I opened for Don Rickles. I signed with Epic Records, but after a year they dropped me and once you’ve had a major label, to try and

get another one is almost impossible. I was watching a TV commercial for Crazy Eddie [an electronics store] and they said they had two stores. How could they afford to be on TV? That’s what I wanted to do. I figured even if the album doesn’t sell, everyone will

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How did this current appearance at Resorts in Atlantic City come about?

An agent friend of mine, Stephanie Neilson [president of N.A.M.E. Attractions of Brigantine], called and asked if I was available and truthfully it is a busy season for me. But it worked out because most of the shows are mid-week, so I’ll be flying back and forth. I was thrilled because I wanted to come to Atlantic City. I’ll be doing my hit from the Love ’76 album, “Do I Love You,” ‘Sweet Caroline,” “My Way,” “Lady Is A Tramp,” “Sway” and “Save the Last Dance For Me,” among others. It’s a good variety of songs. ■ see more online @

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Dazzling ‘Django Unchained’ Tarantino unleashes his usual barrage of joyful exploitation

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ome would say being a Quentin Tarantino fan is a matter of taste, or perhaps in some minds, it’s a matter of being swayed by his utter tastelessness.

Put me in Camp Tarantino every day and twice on Sunday.

A follow-up to Inglourious Basterds, another film that flips an Italian genre film on its head in hyper-Tarantino fashion, Django Unchained pays homage to the title character of the spaghetti western Django, but then goes full bore Tarantino on his ass, chang-

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ing the setting to America several years before the Civil War. The title character is a runaway slave (Jamie Foxx) who has information needed by German bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Basterds’ Oscar winner Christoph Waltz). This is the reason Schultz offers Django an unheard of proposition: If Django will help him with his bounty hunting for the winter, Schultz will help Django find his wife Bromhilda (Kerry Washington).

The trail to the plantation Candyland, where Bromhilda now resides, is littered

with corpses. The bloodletting is eventually so extreme it slides into the realm of cartoon violence, as one laughs at the ridiculous level of blood splatter while feeling its cumulative effect.

But there is a point to this display. The violence shown against the slaves is brutal without the cartoon element. When we see a slave whipped, or set upon by wild dogs, or see two black men forced to fight each other to the death for the entertainment of a particularly vile plantation owner, we are reminded that this troubling display is a core element of our true, shameful history.

Tarantino whips his version of history into frenzied exploitation unfettered by any sense of decorum, but that doesn’t mean it lacks validity.

Leonardo DiCaprio plays the vile plantation owner, Calvin Candie. DiCaprio is obviously having a blast playing a monster barely hidden beneath the sickly sweet talk of a Southern gentleman, seemingly polite and thoughtful about his guests, Django and King Schultz — even as he orders dogs to tear the flesh from a runaway slave, or tells one slave to bash another slave over the head with a hammer.

Foxx plays Django as a man who has spent his life as a slave and has learned to keep his rage coiled within, except with a glint in his eye now that he has the power to legally pull the trigger. Waltz’s polite, but deadly, Schultz could be a cousin to his Col. Landa

character from Basterds.

Yet the most odious villain in the film is Samuel L. Jackson as Stephen, the slave who runs the house for his owner Candie.

Stephen long ago decided to do whatever it took to remain in the good graces of his master, including turning against his race.

Like Candie, he has no sense of morality and Jackson conveys that mindset with precision.

As with most Tarantino films you will enjoy both his musical score and his tendency to have fun with cameo roles. The music ranges from classic spaghetti western themes to my favorite piece, the gorgeous Jerry Goldsmithpenned theme from the film Under Fire. As for the cameos, you get extra points if you spot Bruce Dern, Tom Wopat, Don Stroud, Russ Tamblyn, Amber Tamblyn, Robert Carradine, Michael Parks and Tarantino’s favorite stuntwoman, Zoe Bell.

Tarantino’s blood-soaked ambiance is perfectly in tune with the more serious undercurrents in his spectacularly enjoyable Django Unchained. ■

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