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Love them or hate them, the Jersey Shore now has eight new ambassadors of cool

Thelonious Monk meets Nirvana at Stockton’s PAC Monday

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Lewis Black returns for two nights at the Borgata

The revolutionary songwriter is back with a new album and four shows at Philly’s Tin Angel

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WONDER ABOUT THOSE WHO SAY THAT IF Revel Entertainment gets its money and completes its complex, it will cause several casinos in Atlantic City to go out of business.

The question that I have is: “How many casinos will close their doors if Revel Entertainment does not complete its development?� Without a doubt there will be more closings if they don’t build than if they do. If those financially troubled casinos are having problems now, what will happen if things continue in the same way those casinos are operating today? In addition is the consideration that, if Revel is open for business in 2011, there will be at least 5,000 people hired to staff the facility. There is little question in my mind that we must do everything possibly to assist in helping Revel Entertainment’s project become a reality. By the way, who will fix the Boardwalk, and when will they do it and the other projects that are slated to be developed in the uptown area if the projected money from Revel’s taxes are not available to the city?

We are anxiously awaiting a report from Mayor Lorenzo Langford’s committee that is being put together to resolve some of the problems that face Atlantic City now and in the future. The grapevine has it that there are some excellent ideas that are being proffered for future events to be held in Atlantic City.

The following includes news from the New Jersey Gaming/ Sports and Entertainment Transition (GSET) committee report on horseracing. As budgeted for 2010, horseracing on racetracks is projected to lose $22 million; the business model is broken. The agreements with various Horsemen’s Association entities will ensure continued losses; during 2010 these agreements need to be re-opened and renegotiated. It is time to review options for racing in New Jersey.

We encourage consideration of all the options to make horseracing self-sustaining, including consolidation of racing statewide. The ultimate goal is to continue to have live racing at a venue where the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) and its off-track wagering system can operate without a subsidy.

The NJSEA operates the Meadowlands Sports Complex.

It is home to the world’s most popular harness racetrack, a thoroughbred race meet, the top-ranked stadium in the world and the fourth-ranked among larger arenas in nation. Unfortunately, the current financial structure can no longer support the financial, operating and contractual requirements of the authority. Without outside financial resources, the NJSEA will be forced to discontinue its racing operation in 2010. In 33 years of successfully managing the racing, sports and entertainment industries to the enormous financial benefits of the state, the NJSEA’s 1970s financing structure has not been updated to meet current market conditions. This occurred even as state revenues from NJSEA activities grew. In short, while the new operating structure was increasing state revenues, the NJSEA’s revenue streams were being reduced or even eliminated.

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In 2008, the NJSEA pressed for the implementation of this prior commitment. Unfortunately, to date it has not been adopted. In light of the above, the 2010 financial and contractual obligations of the NJSEA must legally be met. This overview will present the problem and identify solutions and their ramifications. It is imperative that a solution be put in place for 2010 to allow for the implementation of a long-term plan. If not chaos will ensue in the racing, sports and entertainment businesses in the state, with legal and financial ramifications should the NJSEA cease operations from lack of funds.

The Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks will sustain projected losses of $22 million in their respective 2010 scheduled live racing events. Both facilities additionally require major capital improvements. Off-track wagering (OTW) at Woodbridge (in Fords, N.J.) and Internetaccount wagering are profit centers that offset the annual on-track losses by some $9 million. Legislative mandates require a specific number of on-track days in order to operate OTWs and account wagering. This is a restrictive legislative mandate that does not allow for a change in New Jersey’s racing business model.

The addition of gaming at N.Y., Pa. and Del. racetracks drove New Jersey’s on-track live racing from profitable to unprofitable in the past five years. Today there are 12 nearby “racinos� competing with New Jersey. Prior legal agreements require a certain number of specific racing days to continue until 2016. Suspending racing eliminates over 5,000 on-track full, part-time and seasonal jobs between the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park. Another 7,000 jobs statewide are dependent upon racetrack operations, according to a recent Rutgers University study.

The following options have been suggested to resolve losses and create new revenue: Consolidate the racing industry statewide and allow the NJSEA to develop all OTW facilities in-state, if the private track owners continue to choose not to develop their allotted franchises.

In order to be more competitive with neighboring states, modify existing statues to provide more management flexibility in staging live racing. Reduce Monmouth Park to a 50-day summer meet with high purses, assuming the elimination of the Meadowlands’ thoroughbred meet and more flexibility for standard-bred scheduling. Amend legislation to make siting and development of the OTWs go more quickly. Rescind allocations not used by Freehold racetrack and Atlantic City’s racecourse.

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So much fun was had at the inaugural Festival Carnivale de Tropicana last year, the event returns with gusto this Friday, Feb. 5, from 6-10pm. All Trop dining destinations will offer delectable edibles during this property-wide event, and festival goers can stop by the IMAX box office or the Trop’s New Member Center to purchase tickets for $5 each. Tickets are exchangeable for great specials at A Dam Good Sports Bar and A Dam Good Deli, Carmine’s, Corky’s, Create A Cone, Cuba Libre, Hooters, The Palm, P.F. Chang’s, Red Square, Rí-Rå Irish Pub and Zeytinia.

There will also be cash-purchase specials ranging from $5 cocktails at Planet Rose, Tango’s, Rumba Lounge or Alto Vino, and $10 bottles of wine at A Time For Wine, to $35 multi-course prix fixe menus at Wellington’s or il Verdi.

Additionally, Cuba Libre’s costumed Brazilian dancers and master percussionist will entertain with DJ Javiar spinning tropical beats during its Noche de Carnivale from 11pm-1am, which will include half-priced Leblon Brazilian mojitios and Leblon caipirinhas. So join in, eat, drink, dance and be outrageous. See tropicana.net/festival2010 for more information. — Garrett Burrell

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There are a lot of people calling for change in our political system and in our communities these days, but they often leave out a pretty important piece of information — exactly how citizens can go about making those changes. That’s where the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey steps in by holding a “South Jersey Call to Service Summit� from 5-8pm on Friday, Feb. 5. The center promises “Open discussions which will address topics ranging from cutting property taxes to rooting out government corruption. The summit will offer free training, insider knowledge and skills, and techniques on how to effectively tackle problems facing towns and counties.�

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“Michelle Dupree� (Scott Cooper) won the Miss’d America Pageant held at Boardwalk Hall Sunday, Jan. 31.

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HE BORGATA WINTER OPEN poker tournament has moved into its main event this week with 766 players entering the $3,300 buy-in tournament. Guaranteed for a $2 million prize pool, the no-limit Hold’em tournament’s pool actually comes in at $2,451,966. The winner will get a payout of $625,006 with second place getting $367,794. The tournament will pay 72 players and is expected to wrap up by Friday, Feb. 5.

Earlier rounds have seen several pros at the tables and even celebrities such as Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, who played a $2,000 buy-in, heads-up event.

Alas, he didn’t place among the winners.

There was also a double Shak citing in the main event. Dan Shak, fresh off his $1.2 million win at the $100,000 Challenge at the 2010 Aussie Millions in Melbourne, is in the main event and was among the early chip leaders. Shak’s ex-wife, model and poker pro Beth Shak, also played in the tourney, but busted out on the first day.

Too bad. That’s a final table match-up we’d have loved to see.

Dan Shak’s Australian win Jan. 25 also had another A.C. connection as he bested Phil Ivey, who received $600,000 for a second place finish. While Ivey now lives in Vegas, remember he learned the game and started his career at Atlantic City’s tables and is a former southern New Jersey resident. The second place finish moved Ivey into the lead past pro Daniel Negraneu as the all-time money winner in tournament play with about $12.8 million in total winnings.

Still, Ivey didn’t get the win. On the final hand, Shak pushed all in on the shortstacked Ivey with ace, seven of clubs. Ivey called with ace, 10 of diamonds. Shak then hit a seven of hearts on the flop and no help came to Ivey on the turn or river.

Here’s a look at other poker action in A.C.: Bally’s — Billy’s Poker Room: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 1pm & 7pm - $40 + $10; Wednesday Speed Tournaments at 1pm & 7pm - $40 + $10; Friday Speed Tournament at 1pm $40 + $20; Friday at 9pm - $100 + $20 ($15,000 chips); Saturday at 1pm - $60 + $15; Saturday at 7pm - $60 + $15 ($15,000 chips); Sunday Speed Tournaments at

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Borgata: The casino has daily poker tournaments with buy-ins of $100 + $20 weekdays and $300 + $40 Friday and Saturday.

Special room rates are available for all tournament players. The Borgata also has daily single table “Sit and Go” tournaments that have buy-ins ranging from $30 + $10 to $1,000 + $60.

Caesars: Caesars offers Texas Hold’em $1-2 No Limit, $2-5 No Limit and $5-10 No Limit games. Structured games start at $2-4, $36 and $4-8. Higher limit games are also available based on demand. Caesars offers regular Deep Stack Gladiator Games V, daily tournaments with $100 + $20, $85 +$15) buy-ins Sunday through Thursday; $100 + $20 Friday and $150 + $25 buyins on Saturdays (with a $300 + $25 the third Sat. of each month).

Harrah’s Resort: Daily tournaments at 10:15am ($58+$12); Sunday to Friday at 1:15pm ($68+$12); Sunday to Thursday at 8:15pm ($68+$12); and daily midnight tournaments ($58+$12). Friday features a 15,000 in Chips tournament at 8:15pm ($105+$20) and Saturday at 1:15pm ($175 + $25) and Saturday Night Satellite at 8:15pm ($56+$14).

Showboat: No Limit Hold ‘Em schedule: Monday through Thursday at 11am, 2pm, 7pm & 10pm; $53 + $12 = $10,000 in chips, Friday at 11am, 2pm & 10pm; $53+$12 = $10,000 chips, Friday at 7pm; $85 + $15 = $10,000 in chips, Saturday at 11am, 2pm, 7pm & 10pm; $85 + $15 = $10,000 in chips, Sunday at 11am, 2pm, 7pm & 10pm; $53 + $12 = $10,000 in chips.

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As much time and energy that was put into assembling the accomplished cast, which includes guitarist Dan Jost and rapper/percussionist Ron Segers, the wild popularity of the Angels was never a foregone conclusion.

“I have a lot of faith in our group and know how much talent we have, but you never really know what’s going to happen, or how the crowd’s going to like it or react to it,” says Cannuscio. “But there’s so much there for every different type of person that it just really worked well.”

Typically an Angels’ performance extends beyond the boundaries of the lounge and catches the attention of others on the Taj gaming level, but if you’re inside Ego when the show’s in progress you can’t help but be caught up in the frenzy.

“We want the crowd to feel like they’re part of the show,” says Cannuscio. “We’d like them to feel comfortable enough that they can get up and dance with us, have a good time and let loose.”

“As more people are hearing about it, we’re doing promotional things like the Pink Angels [a charity event held in October to benefit the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Fund], we’re talking to the Wachovia Center about possibly performing before Sixers games, we’ll have the girls pose with [Taj headline acts] after shows,” says Mulhern. “It helps to associate the girls with celebrities, and it’s turning them into celebrities themselves.” n

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Right from the start, a six-girl sensation called the Angels has regaled crowds at the Taj’s Ego Lounge in Atlantic City with seductive, high-energy entertainment. The group performs every Thursday (serviceindustry night), Friday and Saturday with three sets starting around 10pm, and will add a fourth night, Sunday, during the summer. All shows are free to the public.

Backed up by two talented musicians, the sextet debuted during summer 2008 to much fanfare. Then, during a hiatus that included auditions for scores of aspiring cast members in the New York City and A.C. areas, Taj management supercharged it under the guidance of Trump Resorts vice president of entertainment Steve Gietka. The end result was six sexy and formally trained singers/dancers who electrify audiences with covers spanning a wide gamut of artists (from AC/DC to Rhianna). The show recently received its second contract extension, and will be appearing at the Taj at least through the end of summer 2010.

“The first version of The Angels came from Chicago; that’s what showed up in A.C. in 2008,” says Angels co-producer Dan Mulhern. “We decided to scrap the original except for [lead vocalist/choreographer] Gina [Cannuscio] and put in the pieces around her. Basically the premise became, ‘Look at her and think of what this could be if we had five more Ginas.’ I mean, Gina’s very special and you can’t simply go out and find five more, but we were looking for people of similar talent, quality and looks.

“Right now the group of girls we have in place is spectacular,” adds Mulhern.

“It’s the best lineup we could hope for..”

Along with Cannuscio, the Angels’ far-reaching talent search secured dancers/vocalists Daisy Florez, Ashle Worrick, Nicole Douglas, Amber Hager, Maria Sten-Knudsen and Kerri Rose.

“Hundreds of girls showed up and we ended up with all these lovely young ladies,” says Cannuscio. “We were very happy to know how well it went over, and we want to continue to make it bet-

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F DAVID BLAINE O N C E H E L D the record for performing the world’s coldest magic trick, then magician Nathan Burton must be in the running for staging the hottest.

Nine years ago, Blaine encased himself in a block of ice in New York’s Times Square for more than two days.

Big deal. Several years ago, Burton locked himself in a glass box for seven days at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas.

Did we mention he wasn’t alone in the box? He was sandwiched between seven scantily clad showgirls.

For Burton, a longtime variety performer in Las Vegas revues, the entombment was part of a carefully crafted plan to boost his name and his visibility in a town where there’s a magic show on almost every corner.

“I had to figure out a way to make the jump from ‘act’ to headliner,” he explains.

Between the sexy stunt and several highprofile national television appearances, Burton’s efforts paid off. He’s been a Las Vegas headliner ever since that 2005 stunt and will be making his Atlantic City headliner debut at Harrah’s Resort on Saturday.

But this is no ordinary one-night-stand at the waterfront casino. On four weekends in February and March, Burton will become Atlantic City’s first bi-coastal star by squeezing in his Harrah’s gigs between his regular weekend performance schedule at the Flamingo Las Vegas, where he’s been the property’s magic star-in-residence for more than 18 months sharing a theater with Donny and Marie Osmond.

“A lot of magicians who live in Las Vegas fly out every week and [work] on cruise ships for a couple of days and then fly home,” Burton says. “That’s how I got the idea to do this.”

That, and the fact that Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City and the Flamingo Las Vegas are both owned by global gaming giant Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. And it didn’t hurt Burton’s cause that Don Marrandino, president of Harrah’s Entertainment’s eastern division, was responsible for signing Burton to the Flamingo a couple of years ago.

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On the weekends when he’s performing in A.C., he’ll work his regular Friday show at 4pm in Las Vegas and then catch a red-eye flight to Philadelphia.

After a power nap at the casino, he’ll rehearse his program and then perform it at 8pm Saturday. Early Sunday morning, he’ll fly back to Las Vegas in time to be on stage at 4pm.

A native of Oakland, Calif., Burton was smitten by magic as a child and from an early age decided he wanted to make it his career.

In 1997, he got his first taste of Atlantic City when he made several extended appearances in the variety revue Basin Street Follies at Showboat.

Most of the show he’ll perform at Harrah’s Resort will be lifted from the layout he’s been doing at the Flamingo Las Vegas, although he’s adding a comedy element to the show by featuring comic juggler Michael Holly and Russ Merlin, a comic whose audience-interactive act has been cracking up Vegas crowds for years.

Headlining in Las Vegas — and now Atlantic City — is the culmination of a career-long dream for Burton, who feels a combination of his talent and television exposure helped him make the transition from variety performer to star.

“When I did America’s Got Talent, 38 million people saw me every week,” he says. “When I opened my [Las Vegas] show, people were coming up to me saying the reason they bought tickets was because they saw me on that show.”

Burton is looking forward to hooking up with fans and friends he made in Atlantic City during his run 13 years ago.

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ATLANTIC CITY * For casino venues, see “Casino Capsule” p. 24 for entertainment listings. Visit acweekly.com for more detailed listings.

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Resorts. 344-6000. resortsac. com. Casino bar & lounge.

32° Luxe Lounge *

The Quarter at Tropicana. 5720032. tropicana.net. VIP bottle service, DJs.

40/40 Club

2120 Atlantic Ave., at The Walk.

449-4040. the4040club.com.

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Tropicana Casino Resort. Sun.-Fri. 4-10pm. Wine bar featuring fine wines and a small-plates menu, live nightly entertainment.

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific at S. Carolina aves.

348-8080. acbarandgrill.com.

Open all day and night. Special giveaways during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

Back Bay Ale House

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. 4490006. backbayalehouse.com.

Will re-open Friday, Feb. 12, Tues.-Thurs, 11am-3pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm.

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Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 4491044. caesarsac.com. Premium wines and martinis.

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Brighton and Pacific aves. tropicana.net. Open daily 2pm2am; food avail. from 4-11pm.

Bayside Tavern

Bluepoint $9 Wednesdays

648 N. Albany Ave. (formerly Home Run Tavern). 348-1700.

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Bally’s, Park Place & Boardwalk.

340-2709. ballysac.com. Over 100 martini variations.

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The Quarter at Tropicana. 5729300. tropicana.net. Familystyle Italian restaurant and well-stocked bar.

Casbah Night Club *

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk.

449-1000. casbahclub.com.

Open Fri.,Sat. 10:30pm to 6am. DJs and dance parties.

Chelsea’s 5th Floor

Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com. C5 nightclub open 10pm-4am every Fri. & Sat.

Chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. (Across from Trop parking garage) 3454916. Three bars. 11:30am1pm and 4-6pm happy hours.

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Club Worship *

At House of Blues (Showboat), 801 Boardwalk. 343-5700. hob.com. Nightclub and ultra lounge.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret * The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. 1-877-FUNNYAC.

The Continental

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-8300. continentalac.com.

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Corky’s Ribs and BBQ

Tropicana’s Marketplace, Brighton Ave. & the Boardwalk.

345-4100. tropicana.net.

Open daily from 8am-11pm.

Croctails Tavern

20 S. Virginia Ave. (between Atlantic and Pacific aves.), 3483360. Open 11am-midnight, Fri. & Sat. until 3am.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar *

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3486700. cubalibrerestaurant.com.

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DeFeo’s

27-29 Missouri Ave. 347-7780.

Sports bar & dance club. Pool table and digital jukbox. Food served until 4am.

Dizzy Dolphin

Hilton, Boston & Pacific aves.

340-7200. hiltonac.com.

Nautical-themed bar with signature cocktails.

Resorts dining level. 340-7698. resortsac.com. The ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance party.

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Dock’s Oyster House

Borgata Comedy Club *

Ducktown Tavern

Music Box, One Borgata Way. theborgata.com. Tickets $20, shows 9pm.

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Carmine’s

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

2400 Atlantic & Georgia aves.

449-1212. ducktowntavernac. com. Open 24/7. Three Happy

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Dusk *

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 3453875. DuskAC.com. AC’s newest nightclub. Open Tues., Fri. & Sat., 10pm till late. Tues. is service industry night.

Ego Bar and Lounge *

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 4491000. trumptaj.com. Nightlife hot spot at Trump Taj Mahal.

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Eden Lounge *

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 441-5165. harrahsresort. com. Open 24/7. Live music.

El Charro!

2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant serving lunch & dinner.

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Firewaters

Tropicana’s Marketplace, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk.

344-6699. tropicana.net. 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, martini bar.

Flying Cloud Café 800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardner’s Basin. 345-8222. Open daily from

11am for lunch and dinner and drinks.

Formica’s Cafe

2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732. formicabrosbakery.com. Live music every Sat., 7-10pm. Wide variety of items to enhance the Super Bowl Feb. 7.

Forum Lounge *

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 1800-677-SHOW. caesarsac.com.

Foundation Room *

801 Boardwalk at Showboat.

343-5795. hob.com. Members and public can enjoy varied weekly events.

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The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456800. gameonac.com. Sports bar w/ 90 HDTVs & mechanical bull. DJs, music videos every Sat. 10pm. Half-time bull riding contest during Super Bowl Feb. 7.

Girasole Ristorante & Bar 3108 Pacific Ave. (in Ocean Club Condos), 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Mediterranean style café.

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Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Live music, gourmet tequila menu.

Hard Rock Cafe

Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 4410007. hardrock.com. Home of authentic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia.

Hooters

Two locations: Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk.

449-1500 and Trump Marina, One Castle Blvd. 441-8300. hooters.com. 13 TVs.

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801 Boardwalk, at Showboat.

236-BLUE. hob.com. Music Hall with bands weekly, restaurant and bars.

Irish Pub

St. James Place at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. Free parking. Open 24 hours.

Izakaya

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 3171000. theborgata.com. Modern Japanese pub. Sushi, sake and cocktails. Premier after-hours spot. Izakaya Monday, $7 sushi and drinks starting 5pm.

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Located at Trump Plaza. 4416000. trumpplaza.com. Casino lounge.

Kelly’s Corner Pub

2721 Arctic & Iowa aves. 3484925. Lively Irish bar open 11am-1am daily.

Knife & Fork

Atlantic and Pacific aves. 3441133. knifeandforkinn.com.

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Red Square

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Bally’s Wild Wild West, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2709. ballysac.com.

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Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pm5am. Nightclub with a personality of its own.

Los Compadres

2701 Arctic Ave. at California.

344-1119. Thurs.- Sun. Live Mexican music.

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub 1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave., megansgoodgrubandpublcom.

289-8950. Open Tues.-Sat. for lunch and dinner. Closed Sun. & Mon. Live music 6-9pm.

Melting Pot

2112 Atlantic Ave. (by The Walk), meltingpot.com. 4411100. Mon.-Thurs. 4-10pm,

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Old Waterway Inn

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456300. sonsieac.com. Serving classic dishes from its original 1993 Boston location.

Trump Taj Mahal. 1000 Boardwalk. trumptaj.com.

Located on the casino floor in the main lobby.

Sonsie

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1926 Atlantic Ave. 3442293. losamigosrest.com.

Southwestern and Mexican beers and fare since 1978.

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3488600. rira.com. Authentic Irish pub with live music nightly.

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Los Amigos

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

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. tropicana. net. Open seven days a week.

Sports-themed lounge.

Le Grand Fromage

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

Stylish bar in casino lobby.

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3449100. chinagrillmgt.com. Sat. “Siberian Nights” includes DJ, dancing, and no cover charge.

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Fri. & Sat. 10pm-5am.

High-energy dance club w/ world-renowned DJs.

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., (marina district), harrahsresort.com. Tropical oasis with large heated pool, six secluded hot tubs, 12 private poolside cabanas.

25 Gordon’s Alley. 347-2743.

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231 S. Tennessee Ave. 3441113. Dinner menu. Wing specials on Wednesday nights.

Beer specials daily, 11pm2am.

Pizza Pub 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. 3446565. planetrose.com. Plush cocktail lounge and karaoke bar.

Proud Mary’s

3209 Fairmount Ave. 3483322. Serving food, beverages 24 hours daily.

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The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3484443. thepiershopsatcaesars. com. Serving sushi and cocktails.

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

Teplitzky’s Lounge

Chelsea Hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelseaac.com. DJ dance parties every Friday and Saturday night starting 9pm. Happy hour 4-7pm includes discounted drinks and half-off apps.

Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill

2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-5766 and 345-9461. baltimoregrill. com. An A.C. landmark. Bar open 24 hours, kitchen until 3am.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

The Pier Shops at Caesars.

345-6900. trinitypubac.com.

Traditional Irish fare, frosty pints.

Live music. Party before the Super Bowl ; drink and food specials starting 4pm on Feb. 7.

Tun Tavern

Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd., across from Convention Ctr. 347-7800. tuntavern.com. Live music Wed.-Sun., 9pm-1am.

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West Side Bar 511 N. Arkansas Ave. 3440883. westsideac.com.

Alternative lifestyle party every night.

Whiskey Grille 20 Pennsylvania Ave. 3453290. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Five flat screen TVs, daily specials.

The Wonderbar

3701 Sunset Avenue (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 344-8888. wonderbarac.com. Casual and upscale dining with views overlooking the bay.

BRIGANTINE Cellar 32 32nd St. and Revere Blvd. 2649463. Newly opened restaurant, bar and package goods store. Open from 10am. Live music Thurs. Drink specials during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

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14th St. So. & the ocean at the Celebrity Resorts Suites. 2667731. lagunagrill.com. Ocean views, entertainment and specials nightly.

Rod & Reel Tavern

101 13th St. North, 266-0343.

Karaoke on Saturday nights.

Pool table, darts.

St. George’s Pub

Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd. 266-1001. stgeorgespub.com. Full bar with martini menu. Pool table.

Open 24 hours.

DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Maynard’s Cafe

9306 Amherst Ave. On the Bay, Margate. 822-8423.

Daily drink, lunch and dinner specials. Live music Fri. Sat. & Sun. 6:30pm. Super Bowl Party 5pm-? on Feb. 7.

Malelani Café

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor.

822-5007. malelani.com. Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm, Sat.-Sun. 8am-10pm. Live music every Wed. 7-10pm. Open mike night every Sat. 7-10pm.

Shore Club Crab House Bar & Grill

301 Longport Blvd., Seaview Harbor Marina, Longport. 8221002. shoreclubbar.com. Great views, fine seafood, drinks and entertainment.

Sofia

Atlantic City Country Club

Steve & Cookie’s

Black Cat Bar & Grill

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate.

822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com.

Elegant Greek-style restaurant with entertainment on weekends.

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate.

823-1163. steveandcookies.com.

Live music nightly.

Tomatoe’s

1 Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, 236-4401, accountryclub.com.

Tap Room Happy hour 4-6pm, half-priced drafts and martinis with culinary bar menu.

1 N. Shore Road, Absecon. 6412323. Open 7 days from 10am1am. Kitchen from 11am11pm. Live music Thursdays.

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate.

822-7535. tomatoesmargate. com. Asian-American cuisine with entertainment weekends and “rock ‘n’ roll sushi” Mon. & Wed., 9pm-mid.

Blue Marlin Sports Bar & Grill

Ventura’s Greenhouse

Bulldogs Bar & Grill

106 S. Benson Ave., Margate.

822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Open seven days.

Late-night fare. Weekly beer and dinner specials.

MAINLAND

200 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway.

748-5000. bluemarlincafe. com. Lunch, dinner and drink specials daily.

743 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway, 965-4433. bulldogsbar.net. TVs at the bar & booths. Entertainment Fri. & Sat. night.

Caroline’s Bar & Restaurant

Anchorage

823 Bay Ave., Somers Point.

927-1776. A Somers Point tradition Open 10am-2am.

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

6725 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 927-9007. carolinesbythebay. com. Food served 11am-2am.

Happy hour Mon.-Sat., 47pm. DJs Fri. night.

Barista’s Coffee House

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

68 W. Jimmy Leeds Road, Suite 14, Galloway. 568-5519. An “Old World” atmosphere with free Wi-Fi connection.

450 Bay Ave., Somers Pt.4072580. carrabbas.com. Wine Wednesdays: Enjoy any bottle of wine on the wine list for $10

off and if you don’t finish it, you can take it home with you.

Cavallino Nero

4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144, cavnero. com. Open daily 11am-1am.

Mon.-Fri., Happy hour 3-6pm.

Live entertainment.

Charlie’s

800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273363. charliesbar.com. Open daily 7am-3am; Sun. noon3pm. Mon-Fri. Happy hour 3-6pm. Lots of specials during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930. chickiesandpetes. com. Ultimate sports bar with entertainment nightly. Event packages available and table reservations being taken for the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

Cousin Mario’s

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

Happy hour noon-7pm weekdays. Live music every Fri. & Sat. night.

Crab Trap

On the Circle in Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com.

Restaurant and bar overlooking bay.

run since 1946.

music.

6pm. Brunch Sun. 10am-2pm.

Hibiscus

Pistol Pete’s Steakhouse and Saloon

Testa’s Good Guys Pub

101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Pt. Formerly Stumpo’s.

Entertainment Fri., Sat., Sun. nights. Open mike Sun. 4:309pm.

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Open 24 hrs. Happy hour 5-7pm. Mon.-Fri. with discount drinks & free buffet.

The Inn at Sugar Hill

5704 Mays Landing-Somers Point Road, Mays Landing, innatsugarhill.com. 625.2226.

Historic bed-and-breakfast.

JD’s Pub

Smithville Town Center, intersection of Route 9 and Smithville Blvd. 404-9000, jdspubsmithville.com. Open til 2am or later.

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille

Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon.-Fri. Entertainment Wed. & Sun. in the bar.

JR’s Tavern

10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Point. 927-6111.

650 New Rd., Somers Pt. 6539853. jrstavern.com. Open every day 7am-2am, Sun. 9am-2am. Weekly drink and wing specials. DJ entertainment Thurs.-Sat.

Dubliner Irish Pub

Juliano’s Pub & Grill

DiOrio’s Circle Cafe

325 E. Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway. www.dublinerpubandgrill.com. 652-2210.

Authentic Irish Pub. Happy hour 4-8pm daily and 8pmmidnight Sat, including halfpriced apps. Entertainment Wed. through Sun. nights.

East Bay Crab & Grille

Cardiff Circle, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Daily Happy hour 4-7pm. Mon. half-priced sushi, dinner & drink specials daily. Bar menu with 11 items from $2 each daily.

Formica’s Cafe

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

308 White Horse Pike, Absecon.

272-2000. Restaurant and bar.

Entertainment Wed., Fri. & Sat. nights. Drink specials and free appetizers during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

Riverside Inn

5397 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd. Mays Landing. 6259710. Open 11am-4am daily.

Happy hour daily from 4-7pm.

Live music Sat.

Sam’s Bar and Grill

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655, libraryiii.com. Tues.

2-for-1 appetizers at the bar and lounge. Tues. & Thurs.

Patty Blee; Sun. & Wed. Don Ellsworth; Fri. Acoustic Fish; Sat. Sharon Sable. All performances 7-11pm.

Mangia by the Greens

500 S. NY Rd., Galloway. 6526476. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm reduced drink prices.

Nightly drink specials.

McKee’s Irish Pub

446 St. Louis Ave.,Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner. Drink specials daily.

Oyster Creek Inn

41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point, 652-8565. Waterfront dining, arrive by boat or car.

Several beers on tap. Live

908 Shore Rd., Somers Point (formerly Mac’s Restaurant), 927-2759. sandipointe.com.

Seafood restaurant and bar with live music. Extensive wine list.

Sherlock’s Books & Café

Smithville Town Center, 45 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 6525505. myspace.com/sherlocksbooksandcafe.com. Acoustic music Fri. & Sat. 7-9pm.

Simply Fondue

Hamilton Commons, 4215 Black Horse Pike (near Regal Cinemas), 677-1600. simplyfonduemayslanding.com. Over 75 martinis and 100 wines.

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. smithvilleinn.com. Fri. & Sat. Lenny Mitchell on piano.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000.

Neighborhood sports bar w/ 12 beers on tap. Pool and darts.

Tap Room Bar & Grille

At Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield.

236.4465. Daily happy hour 4-

Touch of Italy 6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6461855. Touchofitaly.net. Happy hour Mon.-Fri 4-6:30pm, reduced drink and appetizer specials. Live music Tues.-Thurs., 6-10pm.

Ventura’s Offshore Cafe 2015 Shore Road, Northfield.

641-5158. venturascafe.com.

Daily dinner specials. Weekly drink specials.

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Deauville Inn 201 Willard Road, Strathmere, 263-2080. deauvilleinn.com.

Waterfront bar, dining and entertainment.

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Jack’s Place 3601 Ocean Drive, Avalon, 967-5001. jacksplaceavalon. com. Live music on weekends.

Kix McNutley’s Bar 63rd and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 263-6341. kixmcnutleys. com. Fri: karaoke with the Hot Sounds.

Ocean Drive 40th Street and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-1000. theod. com. Live music on weekends.

O’Donnell’s Pour House 3807 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City.

263-5600. Sea Isle’s only authentic Irish pub. Live music on weekends.

Princeton Bar 2008 Dune Dr., Avalon. 9673457. princetonbar.com. DJ entertainment every Fri. & Sat.

Windrift The Windrift Resort Hotel, 80th St. and the beach, Avalon. 7804289. windrifthotel.com. Newly renovated with five bars, 26 HDTVs, and live music all summer.

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Sandi Pointe

265 S. New York Rd., Galloway.

652-6050. Live music every Fri. & Sat. night, 7:3011:30pm.

McGettigan’s 19th Hole

Gregory’s

9 W. White Horse Pike.

Galloway.652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Restaurant and bar. Pianist in the tavern Fri. & Sat. nights.

La Hacienda

Goodfellows, W.L.

Festival at Hamilton, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing.

625-1990. Family owned since 1998. Specials daily.

Ram’s Head Inn

Corner of Ocean Heights. Ave. & Zion Rd., EHT. 927-6363. julianospub.com. Tues., Thurs.

4-7pm, happy hour with 2-for-1 appetizers and halfpriced drinks.

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. mangiabythegreens.com. In clubhouse of McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links. Entertainment nightly.

Great American Pub & Grille

2301 Rt. 50, Mays Landing.

625-9600. Open Wed.-Mon. 11am-11pm. Happy hour weekdays 4-7pm $1 off appetizers, reduced drink prices.

Mon. Mexican night.

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville.

646-5128. samsbarandgrill. com. Happy hour Tue.-Fri. 4-6:30pm. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. DJ. Every Sun., WTTH’s Raymond “Trouble Man” Tyler spinning live from 811pm.

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Nightly specials. Live music every Fri. and Sat. 310 White Horse Pike, Absecon.

652-1942. wlgoodfellows.com.

Over 60 bottled micobrew beers. Open from 11:30am.

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5698 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd., Mays Landing. 6251926. testaspub.com. Open Mon-Sat. to 4am; Sun. to 3am.

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Seeing Stars

By Whitney Ullman

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S I ALWAYS SAY, NETWORKING is key to any business. Like they say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know and how well you know them.” Most of us don’t know how powerful those last five words are. In my experiences, being successful in business is really about your relationships with people. We are fortunate to have many local people who can help facilitate connections and relationships for us. Ava Lewis, head of the company 4 A Star, is one such person. You may have seen her around the area with the name badge that says, “Do you have Ava’s eyes?” along with a big pair of beautiful eyes.

fresh but keep the star effect. My daughter actually thought of the name and I fell in love with it right away.

What do you offer?

I provide a way for the business and entertainment communities to reach higher goals by helping them promote themselves or take them to the next level. ... I also set up grand openings and special events.

What prompted you to start the business?

I have a background in entertainment. I studied theater at Penn State and continued studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. I managed several companies for my dad’s corpoHow did you come up with the name of your ration and that gave me my sales and marketing experience. Later in life, I ran business?

I feel like stars and angels follow me around a networking group for two years in the so I use them a lot! I had a DJ business for South Jersey area. I also ran several groups 11 years called C.A. Star. ... Since that busi- in the direct-sales market. I found a niche ness was really no longer, I wanted to start with Tupperware and have been with Join us on Facebook:

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Are you offering specials to new people who Who are some of your recent clients? sign up?

I have three chiropractors, a male belly My initial consultation is free. ... I want dancer, a Hawaiian country singer, a vari- to be a company that is different, and I ety-act singer, a few tribute artists, a young already am. My clients have the potential hip-hop dancer and many more. The hip- to meet someone through me who can hop dancer won a dancing part with the literally change their lives.

Cirque Dreams cast in his first ever audition that I took him to. There is nothing truer Ava (www.4astar.com) is one of the movers and shakers in our area and is worth than the saying, “Timing is everything.” calling if you’re interested in the services she provides. n How do you make the connections?

I have a great gut feeling about people and I try to match them with what they need. I make phone calls, but I prefer to W HITNEY U LLMAN meet people in person. I had a lot of conDishing out advice on varinections when I started and I must have ous topics to our readers on tripled that in this first year alone. issues related to networking, dating, employment, Any upcoming events? news, events, shopping and I’m doing a showcase with some of my much more. She is the curclients on Sunday, March 21, from 5rent president of the Greater 8pm, at a location to be announced. In Atlantic City Jaycees and the spring I am setting up a wellness expo owner of My Jewels by and launching my new non-profit orgaWhitney. nization for brain cancer research. And in April we will be doing another Wings

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Headliners and shows through Feb. 18 Listings compiled by Lori Hoffman lhoffman@acweekly.com / 646-4848, ext. 20

Bally’s

Borgata Comedy Club Music Box The Borgata Comedy Club offers a trio of comedians nightly (except during headliner engagements).

Showtimes are 9pm and the tickets are $20. (Visit theborgata.com). Appearing Feb. 4 and Feb. 7 are Rick Corso, Levent and Uncle Larry Reeb. Headlining Feb. 8-11 are John Knight, Ross Bennett and Tom Cotter. Appearing Feb. 15-18 and Feb. 21 are Rondey Laney, Melvin George and Rahn Ramey.

Casino Hotel Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Bally’s show and reservations desk or the Claridge Tower box office

Caesars

Frank Reyes

Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Caesars box office; for more info, 1-800-677-SHOW

Atlantic City

Feb. 13, Main Ballroom Dominican bachata-merengue singer Frank Reyes B.B. King, Buddy Guy headlines at Bally’s on Saturday. Feb. 13, Feb. 13, Circus Maximus Theater 10pm. Tickets are $35 and $52.

B.B. King, the acknowledged king of the blues, brings his expressive voice Air Supply and guitar Lucille to Caesars, joined Feb. 14, Main Ballroom English gui- by fellow blues master Buddy Guy, on tarist and vocalist Graham Russell, and Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8pm. Tickets are Australian lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock $65, $75 and $85. are best known as the soft rock duo Air Supply. The duo headlines at Bally’s on Steve Winwood Sunday, Feb. 14, 8pm. Tickets are $35.

Feb. 14, Circus Maximus Theater Steve Winwood, who has had a varied musical career, headlines at Caesars on Sunday, Feb. 14, at 9pm. Tickets are $50, $60 and $75.

Borgata

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Lewis Black

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City

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Feb. 13-14, Music Box Aaron Lewis, the lead singer for Staind, brings his solo show to the Borgata on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14, at 8pm Saturday, Atlantic City 11pm Sunday. Tickets are $55.

Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the

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Kid Rock

Hilton box office

New Breed Fighters Feb. 6, Superstar Theater Resorts will host New Breed Fighters, an evening of mixed martial arts, Saturday, Feb. 6.

Doors open at 6pm, with the first fight scheduled for 6:40pm. Tickets range from $40-$135, with a four-person ringside booth for $300.

Tropicana Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or Tropicana box office, 1-800-526-2935

Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing Feb. 6, Tropicana Showroom Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing card takes place on Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:30pm. Tickets are $30, $50 and $100. Headlining the card will be Atlantic City’s own welterweight contender, Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez.

Hotel & Casino Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420; or Trump Plaza or Boardwalk Hall box office

Engelbert Humperdinck Feb. 13-14, Theatre at Trump Plaza Arnold Dorsey, better known as Engelbert Humperdinck, brings his romantic ballads to Trump Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 13, 9pm, and Sunday, Feb. 14, 8pm. Tickets are $75.

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420; or the Taj box office. For more info, call 449-5150

The Wailers

Feb. 6, Xanadu Theatre The Wailers, the legendary reggae group, headline in the Xanadu on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 8pm.

Tickets are $25.50.

Trey Songz

Feb. 14, Xanadu Showroom R&B singer Trey Songz headlines a romantic evening of song at the Taj with special guest Melanie Fiona on Sunday, Feb. 14, 8pm.

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Feb. 14, Event Center Kid Rock will Peter Lemongello return to the Borgata on Sunday, Feb. 14, Feb. 14, Hilton Theater Singer Peter at 8pm. Tickets are $96.

Lemongello headlines at the Hilton Theater on Sunday, Feb. 14, 7pm, for Rufus Wainwright a romantic Valentine’s Day evening of Feb. 14, Music Box Affectionately song. Tickets are $25. Lemongello was referred to by Elton John as “the great- a pioneer in self-promotion. He was the Crocodile Rock est songwriter on the planet,” Rufus first person, back in 1976, to sell a mil- Feb. 8-March 24, Tropicana Showroom Wainwright will be at The Music Box on lion records through a television direct The Tropicana presents the musical revue Sunday, Feb. 14, 9pm. Tickets are $65.

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Hilton

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Feb. 12, Tropicana Showroom One of the most successful progressive rock Killswitch Engage group of all time will be at the Trop on Feb. 5, Music Hall Killswitch Engage, a Friday, Feb. 12, at 8pm. Tickets range group formed a decade ago from mem- from $35-$55. bers of bands Overcast, Aftershock and Nothing Stays Gold, headlines at the ‘Yesterday’ — A Tribute to the HOB on Friday, Feb. 5, 7:30pm. Tickets are $28.50 and $32.50. Also on the bill Beatles are The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Liverpool Club Theater (North Tower) The band Yesterday – A Tribute to Tranquility. the Beatles performs “The British Are Coming!” in the Liverpool Club Theater The Used Feb. 12, Music Hall The Used, with setting depicting the Cavern Club venue opening band Atreyu, headlines at the in Liverpool, home of the Beatles’ first Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 12, 7pm. performances. Performances are daily Tickets are $25 and $30. The Used is a except Friday at 8:30pm. Tickets are $25, Utah-based alt-rock quartet whose albums $5 off for Diamond Club members. (See include a self-titled debut, In Love And video at acweekly.com/video) Death and their current release Artwork.

Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret (See interview at acweekly.com) The Comedy Stop is in The Quarter at Tropicana. Showtimes are Sun.-Thurs. at Dru Hill Feb. 13, Music Hall The R&B vocalists 9pm ($23); Fri. and Sat. at 9 & 11:15pm Dru Hill headline at the House of Blues ($28). Appearing now to Feb. 7 are on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8pm. Tickets Laurence Mullaney, Mike Donovan and range from $25-$50. The band’s new CD Dan Grueter. Appearing Feb. 8-14 are Stephen Thomas, Greg Vaccarello and is InDRUpendence Day. Manny Oliveira. Kozak the Magician appears daily at 6pm ($23), with a dinner show package for $30.

Feb. 5-6, Music Box Comedian and Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 political commentator Lewis Black brings his hilarious angry man routine to the Nathan Burton: Comedy Magic Borgata Music Box on Fri.-Sat. Feb. 5-6 at 9pm each night. Tickets are $75. (See Feb. 6, 20; March 6, 27, Concert Venue Harrah’s Resort presents Nathan Burton: interview, p. 42.)

Comedy Magic for selected Saturdays at 8pm each night. Tickets are $20-$30. (See Jay Leno Feb. 13, Event Center Jay Leno, recently interview, p.14). ensconced in a late night TV war after his primetime gig on NBC failed to generate Fab Faux ratings, will be at the Event Center on Feb. 13, Concert Venue The Fab Faux, a Saturday, Feb. 13, 8pm. Tickets are $65, Beatles tribute band, headlines at Harrah’s on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8pm. Tickets are $75 and $85. $40, $47.50 and $55.

Aaron Lewis

hits of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, Monday, Feb. 8 through Wednesday, March 24.

Tickets are $25. Showtimes are Mon. 8pm; Tues., Wed. 3:30 & 8pm; Sat. 9pm; Sun. 7pm (3:30pm Sun, on Feb. 21, March 21).

A &E

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Grueter . Mon.-Wed: Stephen Thomas, Greg Vaccarello, Manny Oliveira. Kozak the Magician performs daily at 6pm.

Nathan Burton: Comedy Magic Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert Venue: Sat. Feb. 6, 20; March 6, 27: 8pm Crocodile Rock musical revue, Tropicana Showroom: Feb. 8-March 24: Mon. 8pm; Tues., Wed. 3:30 & 8pm; Sat. 9pm; Sun. 7pm Yesterday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Tribute to the Beatles Tropicanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liverpool Club Theater: Sat.-Thurs.

8:30pm

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FRI.-SAT. FEB. 5-6 Lewis Black Borgata Music Box: 9pm

SAT. FEB. 6 Boxing: Alvarez vs.

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MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Here to Stay

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Love them or hate them, the Jersey Shore now has eight new ambassadors of cool

By Michael Pritchard

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AYBE IT’S THE CONSTANT fist pumping or all that hair gel.

Maybe it’s the names the self-proclaimed Guidos and Guidettes dub themselves such as J-WOWW, Snooki and The Situation. Or it could be that apparently the cast of MTV’s controversial, but wildly successful Jersey Shore can’t get through a one-hour episode without someone taking a swing at somebody else — other cast members, strangers, whatever.

But the mere mention of the name of the show seems to be having an unusual effect on people who actually live at the Jersey Shore.

For example, start a little rumor that the show, set in Ocean County’s Seaside Heights (decidedly “North Jersey” from an Atlantic City perspective), may be moving down the Parkway to Sea Isle City for a second season and press releases start to fly.

The show is definitely not moving down here, screamed releases from Sea Isle Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio. We paraphrase, of course, but reportedly, the rumor prompted so many angry calls to Sea Isle City officials that Desiderio felt he had to move fast to quash the scuttlebutt.

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have exactly embraced the show. Shortly after the show premiered in December the borough released a statement saying they did not “solicit, promote or participate in the filming of this show.” The show has widely been panned by Italian-American groups, shore tourism groups, anti-domestic violence groups and any number of people upset that a cast of eight people, only one of whom is actually from New Jersey, have joined Tony Soprano as a pop culture symbol for the state (by the way, it’s Sammi Sweetheart who is from Hazlet Township in Monmouth County).

Yet, despite it all, Jenni J-WOWW, Mike “The Situation,” Nicole “Snooki,” DJ Pauly D, Sammi “Sweetheart,” Ronnie, Vinny and even Angelina who only lasted a couple of episodes (apparently folding Tshirts was too taxing) are stars. The group just signed for a second season of the show, though exactly how that second season would play out is unclear. Reports have the original cast moving to a new location (Miami seems to be the frontrunner) in a spinoff, while a new cast of buff boys and girls would go back to Seaside Heights or some other Jersey Shore town.

According to reports, the original cast

members wanted $10,000 an episode for a second season and more importantly, plenty of time to appear at nightclubs and make other special appearances where they are apparently cashing in.

In fact, Mike and Pauly D are scheduled to appear at Trump Taj Mahal’s Casbah nightclub Saturday, Feb 13. Not surprisingly, Mike Sorrentino’s (“The Situation”) appearance has led to a scheduled best abs contest and hot body contest.

All this means that it’s pretty clear that Jersey Shore isn’t going anywhere soon, despite its critics. So if your job is to promote the shore, you just have to take it with a grain of salt.

“I’m a big believer in the idea that any press is good press,” says Jeffrey Vasser, executive director of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority. “And there’s no question this show is getting the Jersey Shore name out there. I’ve never actually seen the show, but if there are some negative aspects being portrayed, we

just have to work to counter that image.”

Negative aspects? Well, consider that in one episode, the cast took a road trip to Atlantic City and wound up partying at The Quarter’s Providence nightclub. All in all, it was a good shout out for the city and the Tropicana. Especially since J-WOWW, after a disagreement with The Situation in the club, had the discretion not to punch Mike in the mouth until they were back in the privacy of their room. Of course, that also meant the A.C.P.D. didn’t get to make an appearance in the show (the show’s security personnel handled the incident), unlike the Seaside Heights police, who were practically regulars this season.

But then that’s the fickle nature of fame.

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Duong Quoc Café

Address: 131 S. Tennessee Ave. A.C. Phone: 572-1112 or 892-5582 Details: Open daily from 11:30am to 12:30am. Credit cards accepted.

Tropical Taste Explosion Looking for Thai in Atlantic City? Try Duong Quoc Café.

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T SEE M S O N L Y N A T U R A L T H A T Yam, owner/operator of Atlantic City’s Duong Quoc Café, should end up running a restaurant just a few hundred feet from the ocean.

What’s out of the ordinary is that those waters are of the frigid, briny Atlantic, halfway around the world from his tropical home in extreme southern Thailand.

Born near the town of Hat Yai, close to the Malaysian border, Yam’s grandparents were originally Chinese. Thirtyeight years of age, he left Thailand 12 years ago, honing his craft in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia prior to arriving stateside.

Offered the opportunity to replace an existing eatery here by the building’s owner, he retained that friend’s name as the moniker of his new business.

Open less than two months, the friendly little 30-seater proved to be a welcome respite last Saturday as southern New Jersey was blanketed by a surprise snowstorm.

We started with one of the owner’s personal favorites, Tomyum soup an aromatic, tomato-color broth, laced with exotic flavors. The first things you notice are the mushrooms floating topside — lots of small, whole buttons. Once you’ve scattered them, digging down, you’ll find big, aromatic chunks of galangal (a Thai relative of ginger) and lemongrass, warming antidotes for the windswept, snowy conditions outside.

The broth, like most Thai cuisine, is user-friendly and interactive. It can be served either vegetarian, or with a choice

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of beef, seafood or chicken.

We opted for the latter and enjoyed the tender, yielding white meat. Requested very hot and spicy, the fiery elixir was embraced as if it were manna. This also served to illustrate Yam’s eloquent words when he told us that Tomyum “is a great palate opener, one of the soups you can have every day and never get bored.”

Next we sampled another of the menu’s high-octane offerings — stir-fried chicken with chili and basil leaves. While bringing plenty of heat, the overall sensation here was deeper and more complex.

Sweet, green basil in great abundance cut through the sharpness of the chiles.

Thai peppers, tiny but incendiary, are

among the world’s half-dozen hottest, but the green herb provided a note of light, unexpected, summery flavor even on such a dreadful winter’s day.

A special request for pork with vegetables was gladly accepted, a sure barometer of a kitchen that’s in touch with the meaning of the term “service industry.”

This custom-made concoction featured plenty of sizzling hot, boneless pig tossed with green and red pepper rings, baby corn, onions and just a bit of those powerful Thai chiles.

Another signature item from Duong Quoc’s culinary arsenal is Pad Thai.

Calling it, “The street food most common in Thailand,” Yam’s version is composed

of soft, wide noodles, blended with strips of green onion, bean sprouts, shrimp, tiny cubes of tofu and a few peanuts for crunch and texture. The plate is finished with a halved lime, allowing customers to tweak the dish with additional citrus flavor to their liking.

But according to the owner, what really makes this dish unique is the inclusion of Thai fish sauce. The brand he prefers is “quite hard to get here” and only available via a Manhattan-based restaurant supply company.

When queried about the differences in fish sauce — commonly used throughout Asia to provide salt in cooking — Yam gladly elaborates. “For Thai people, the sauce is a little bit sweeter and not as salty as the Chinese fish sauce.”

For first-timers to Thai cuisine, he suggests trying one of three types of curry available from his kitchen. The general rule is the darker the seasoning, the more robust and spicy the curry will become. Yellow is the mildest, followed by medium-hot red and for those who yearn for capsicum burn, green will pack the biggest wallop.

Enthusiastic about the opening results from this new venture, Yam tells us that he has “lots of Thai friends here” who encouraged him to open and have patronized regularly.

For a guy who literally traversed the globe to arrive on the blustery streets of Atlantic City, it’s an amazing success story that can only improve with time. n E-mail Frank Gabriel at fgabriel@acweekly.com

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Amici Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Grill 2010 Baltic Ave. (at The Walk).

345-8700. Large variety of pastas, brick-oven pizzas, hot sandwiches, paninis, calzones, strombolis, salads and desserts. All items are there to choose from along a 40foot counter. Take-out, delivery and corporate accounts available.

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Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fairmount Tavern

2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. www.angelosfairmounttavern. com. Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has flourished for three generations of Mancusos, making it an institution in A.C. with its Italian menu. Specials include lobster ravioli and stuffed salmon. Open for lunch Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri.

11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm and dinner Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm, Sat. and Sun. 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm. Banquet rooms now available.

Angeloniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s II Restaurant

2400 Arctic Ave. 344-7875. www. angelonis.com. Fine Italian cuisine and impressive wine selection.

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Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 348-8080. www.atlanticcitybar.com. Lobster and seafood specials. Homemade pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and more. Over 25 items for $7 and under. Various import beers on draft and 20 different martinis. Free parking. Open daily 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6am.

CafĂŠ 2825

2825 Atlantic Ave (at Brighton Ave.). 344-6913. www.cafe2825. com. Regional Italian fare with full bar. Open Tues.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat. for dinner; reservations suggested.

Cavo Crepe CafĂŠ

122 N. Michigan Ave. (at The Walk). 340-1300. Open Mon.-Sat. 8am-7pm, Sun. 8am-6pm.

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111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. www.thechelsea-ac.com.

348-2200. A steakhouse in the setting of a 1940s supper club with indoor and outdoor seating, a cocktail lounge with a curvilinear bar, Hollywood-style booths, ocean views and entertainment.

Located on the 5th Floor. Open Thur.-Sat. 5 pm-9pm. Call for reservations.

Chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Local hangout is open 24 hours, seven days. Serving inexpensive snacks, burgers, seafood, subs. Includes four pool tables and outdoor smoking section. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-1pm, 4-6pm.

Dockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oyster House

2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. www.ducktowntavernac.com.

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Flying Cloud CafĂŠ

800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basin. 345-8222. Relaxed, waterfront dining specializing in seafood. Open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner. Available for private parties from 10 to 200, and off-premise catering.

During all games, $1 hot dogs and $2 16-ounce domestic drafts.

Girasole Ristorante

2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. www.docksoysterhouse.com.

Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar with 10 to 20 different oyster selections nightly, and an extensive wine list. Dinner is served daily from 5pm.

Ducktown Tavern

2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant. Lunch specials everyday. Ladies Night every Wed.

3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. www. girasoleac.com. Open daily for lunch Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm, and dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm.

Fri. and Sat. hours from 5:3011pm, Sun. 5-10pm. Late night menu. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily. Holiday specials.

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St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 3449063. www.theirishpub.com. Free parking. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Daily lunch special 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm: $2.50 soup & sandwich. Dinner specials weekdays, 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm, weekends and holidays, 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm: $6.95.

Knife & Fork

3600 Atlantic Ave. Corner of Atlantic and Pacific aves. www. knifeandforkinn.com. 344-1133.

Historic landmark restaurant renovated by the Dougherty family (owners of Dockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oyster House). The finest seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill. Extensive wine selection.

Open daily for dinner from 5pm; bar opens at 4pm. Friday lunch, 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:30pm.

Latitude 39°

804 N Rhode Island Ave. 3483999. Atlantic City waterfront dining. Open Mon.-Thurs.

5am-2pm & Fri.-Sun. 5am9pm. Diner-style varied menu, complete with breakfast favorites and hearty lunch options.

Sample homemade soups, salads, omelettes, cold cereal, and hot subs. Kids menu available.

Little Saigon

2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119.

Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat. noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30pm, Sun. noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm.

Lunch specials Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. Closed Tues.

Longhorn Steak House

2108 Atlantic Ave. 344-2050.

Serving lunch and dinner.

11:30am-10pm weekdays, till 11pm weekends.

Los Amigos

1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. www.losamigosrest.com/AC. Mexican food, fresh seafood and prime steaks. Lunch and dinner Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thurs. 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30pm, Sun. 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm.

Meganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good Grub & Pub 1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave., 289-8950, megansgoodgrubandpub.com. Open Thurs.-Sun for lunch and dinner. Closed Mon.-Wed. A unique menu of classic American comfort food, executed with gourmet flair, served in a friendly and fun pub environment. Meeting space, private parties and take-out available.

Melaka Restaurant

28 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-8928.

Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.

Only Malaysian restaurant in Atlantic City. Open 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; mid. daily. Dining room or delivery.

The Melting Pot

On the Circle in Somers Point Call

927-7377

2112 Atlantic Ave., 441-1100. www.meltingpot.com. Fondue restaurant offers unique and interactive dining experience.

Sun.-Thurs 4-10pm., Sat.-Sun. 4-11pm.

Mexico Restaurant

3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. www.mexicorestaurant.com Cocktail lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer. Open daily from 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm.

New York Diner

3101 Pacific Ave., at Flamingo Motel. 345-8887. New York-style deli sandwiches. Eat in or take out.

Corned beef, brisket, soups and salads. Breakfast all day. Open daily at 7am.

Old Waterway Inn

1700 W. Riverside Dr. 347-1793.

Specializing in seafood and steak. Open for dinner Fri.-Sun., 5-10pm. Features family-priced favorites.

Pho Hoa Cali

3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063.

Authentic Vietnamese noodle house. 71 menu choices $2.95â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $8.50. Open daily 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm.

Pic A Lilli Pub

229 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113.

Serving lunch & dinner daily. 1/2 price wings Wednesday nights.

Open 24/7.

Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Steakhouse

2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. www.serioussteaks.com. A distinctive dining experience at The Walk. Aged, corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thurs. 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm, Sun. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm.

Lounge open daily from 4pm.

Teplitzkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. www.thechelsea-ac.com.

1-800-548-3030. Diner-inspired venue offering food in a fun, classic setting that also houses a hideaway cocktail lounge and coffee shop. Open daily 7-3am.

Tony Boloneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizzeria

300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of Oriental and Vermont St.).

344-8669. tonyboloneys.com.

Pizzas, subs, wraps, calzones and more. Mon.-Thurs. 9am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am-11pm. Sun. 10am10pm. Free delivery.

Tun Tavern

Two Convention Way. 347-7800. www.tuntavern.com. A.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving steaks, burgers and Philly cheesesteaks. Fresh seafood includes ahi tuna wasabi, calamari, steamers and lobster ravioli.

Lunch, dinner and late night snacks.

Whiskey Grille

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290.

Bar and grille. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat. 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;? & Sun. 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;? Serving breakfast lunch and dinner.

Flat screen TVs. Daily specials from 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm , 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6pm and 1-3am, $1 off bottles and drafts beer.

White House Sub Shop

2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary sub shop. Sun.-Thurs.

10am-8pm, Fri.-Sat. 10am9:30pm.

The Wonder Bar

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

5pm-7am, Fri-Sun. noon-7am.

Dinner served nightly in the Sunset Room from 5-10pm.

BRIGANTINE Andre’s Italian Restaurant

1312 W. Brigantine Ave. 2661124. Serving pizza, subs, steaks, Italian dinners, grilled seafood, cappuccino and desserts. Takeout, eat-in and delivery. Open 10:30am–10pm daily.

Carmine’s

900 W. Brigantine Ave. 2665400. Pizzas, subs, wings, wraps and more. Sun-Thurs.

11am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 11am11pm

Cellar 32

32nd St. and Revere Blvd. Newly opened restaurant, bar and package goods store.

Billy Ho’s Imperial East

7800 Ventnor Avenue, Margate.

487-8052. Open daily 11:30am9:30 pm. Modern Chinese cuisine.

Daily lunch and dinner specials.

“We deliver, even to the beach.”

Free parking lot.

China Dumpling Seafood Resaurant

5200 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor.

822-6888. Open daily for lunch and dinner specializing in Dim Sum and seafood. Open 11am -10pm, Fri. and Sat. till 11pm. Eatin, take-out and delivery.

Cleo’s Fish Palace

7307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

822-5858. www.cleosfish.com.

Various menu options, including chowders, fried entrees, crab, lobster and more. A large variety of prepared seafood and dinner platters. Take-out and delivery.

Catering available. 11am7:30pm daily. Closed Mondays.

Dino’s Subs & Pizza

4208 Harbour Beach Blvd. 2663100. Italian cuisine and pizzaria. Mon-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 12-9pm.

8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

822-6602 or 822-0670. Open daily, 7-11:30pm. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs.

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

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

Downbeach Deli

Goochie Brothers

1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. www.lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view. 18 plasma TVs for sporting events.

Open daily for breakfast from 8– 11:30am, lunch from 11:30am– 4pm and dinner from 4pm.

8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 8237310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner (their specialty is the smoked fish) items, plus fabulous desserts and a children’s menu.

Open 8am-7:30pm Sun.-Thurs., 8am-8pm Fri. & Sat.

L’Aragosta Ristorante

Dune

3400 Brigantine Blvd. 266-2808.

Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Mon.-Sun. 11am-10pm., Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm.

The Links Bar & Grille

1075 North Shore Dr. 266-1388. www.brigantinegolf.com. Breakfast and lunch daily, 8am–5pm.

Beautiful views of golf course, casual ambiance.

Macedonian Grill

Yuki Hana

3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608.

Japanese/ Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11am–10:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am–11:30pm; Sun. 11am–10pm.

DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Barrels

9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 8221293. Home of authentic homecooked Italian cuisine and twofor-one specials. Open daily.

Gertrude’s

7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. gertrudesventnor.com. 823-3003.

Dinner from 5pm seven days per week. Chef Neil Elsohn creates Gertrude’s, a casual yet sophisticated restaurant.

Hannah G’s

7310 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

823-1466.(cafe located at 7303 Ventnor Ave.), 822-6000. Serving healthy continental cuisine, dinner from 5-10pm Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Breakfast and lunch served daily. Try the sweet potato pancakes.

Isabella’s

4 S. Portland Ave. Ventnor. 8222477. This traditional Mexican restaurant serves breakfast entrees and remains open for dinner with specialities such as fajitas, burritos, and other Mexican inspired dishes. B.Y.O.B.

Johnny’s Café

9407 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 8221789. www.johnnyscafeventnor. com. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert reasonable

20 Douglas Ave., Margate.

Gourmet Italian cuisine. Call for reservations. Open Wed.-Sun. at 4pm. Take-out available. Seatings of 10 or more get four-course meal for only $21.95.

Lamberti

9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 4876001. www.sunsetonthebay.com.

Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Happy hour daily 3-7pm with half-price appetizers and reduced drink prices at the bar only.

Maynard’s Café

9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8228423. Lunch and dinner specials.

Serving wings, tenders and Big Al’s homemade crab cake sandwiches. Open 8am–4am daily.

Starlight Garden bar open daily.

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Malelani Café

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8225007. www.malelani.com. Fresh baked paninis, pastries, hearthealthy salad bar, Illy’s famous 60-bean blend coffee, black, green, and herbal teas, fresh juice, and other specialty drinks. Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm, Sat.-Sun. 8am-10pm.

Banquet Rooms Available

Open Mon.-Sat. 4pm-10:30pm Sun. 2pm-10pm

Miyako

9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

822-4759. Authentic Japanese cuisine. Fresh fish selected daily.

Lunch from noon–3pm. Dinner from 4:30–11pm. Weekends, noon-midnight. Reservations recommended.

Euro Gourmet Cafe and The Gelato Factory

6525 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

487-6525. Italian ice and gelato made on premises. Also featuring lunch & dinner specialty panini sandwiches, soups and fresh salads. Authentic gourmet cappuccinos, espressos, lattes & coffees.

Breakfast sandwiches and pastries.

Open daily 7am–7pm (until 10pm on Sat.) and 7am-3pm Sun. Also deliver from 11:30am2pm.

Red Room Café

141 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor. 8221067. Gourmet pizzas, Italian specialties. Casual dining with a new twist. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 4-10pm. Closed Mon.

Shore Club Crabhouse, Bar & Grill

303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 8221002. www.shoreclubbar.com.

Great views of Egg Harbor Bay. Lunch, dinner and bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. DJ and dancing every Fri. and Sat. night. Free parking.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate.

822-9111. www.sofiaofmargate.com. Restaurant, bar and private events. This bayside treasure transports you to the

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9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 8234400. www.barrelsfoods.com.

Italian food. Also in Linwood.

Open 7 days, 11am-9pm. Lunch served 11am–4pm. Dine-in lunch specials.

Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant

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3015 Brigantine Blvd. at 31st St. 264-8801. (Second location 6814 Tilton Rd. in EHT. 677-5477) www.macedoniangrill.com.

Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 7am–9pm with earlybird specials from 3–7pm for dine in only. Take out.

9510 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

487-7450. Prix Fixe menu available. Reservations suggested.

Local produce, poultry and fish.

Organic options. Call for hours of operation.

prices. “Home cooking without the fuss.” Dinner entrees include pasta, seafood, pork, veal, chicken. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 7am-10pm.

FOOD & DRINK (Continued from preceding page) Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek/ Mediterranean cuisine. Happy hour every day 4-7pm, Sunset menu available 3-6pm (except Sat.). Wednesday is Martini Night ($5 martinis and complementary buffet); Thurs. half-price appetizers (bar only) and steak night, $20 Black Angus cuts and half-priced bottle of wine; Fri. Half-price wine bottle (special wine list). Live music Wed., Fri., Sat. Open Mon-Fri from 3pm; Sat.-Sun. from noon.

Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Margate CafĂŠ

8017 Winchester Ave., Margate.

822-1610. Formerly Dilbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Margate CafĂŠ, re-opened under new ownership. Serves breakfast and lunch, and offers a wide selection of pancakes. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menu available. Open daily 7amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm.

Steve & Cookieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by the Bay

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate.

823-1163. www.steveandcookies.com. Open for dinner nightly, year-round. Live jazz in the piano room almost every night. Menu highlights fresh seafood and produce and prime cuts of meat. Reservations suggested. 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm daily (11pm Fri. & Sat.).

Tomatoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate.

822-7535 or www.tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood with tuna, sea bass and soft shell crab (seasonal only) among the favorites. Rock-

N-Sushi, Mon. & Wed. 9pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;midnight with reduced sushi-roll prices (bar only). Dinner daily from 5pm. Reservations recommended.

Venturaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 8220140. www.venturasgreenhouse. com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare. Cafe & bar open 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2am daily. Dining room available Thurs.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat. 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm.

Yama Japanese Restaurant 5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8228105. Sushi and sashimi; over 100 special rolls, plus tempura and other cooked specials. Open Mon.-Sat, for lunch noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm; dinner 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30pm. Sun. 1:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm.

MAINLAND Antoninoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jo Jo Ristorante

2405 New Rd., Northfield. 6467565. Open for lunch & dinner daily; weekdays 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm, weekends 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm.

Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Desserts, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu, specials.

Athenian Garden

619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818.

Authentic Greek cuisine. Lunch and dinner. Rated â&#x20AC;&#x153;excellentâ&#x20AC;? by Zagat. Closed Monday. Tues.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thurs. lunch 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm, dinner 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm. Fri. & Sat. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm. Sun. 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm breakfast/lunch, dinner 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm.

Atlantic City Sub Shop

Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 6467799. www.atlanticcitysubshops. com. Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays. Subs made on fresh, Italian style bread. 10:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11pm daily.

A Touch of Italy

Black Horse Pike, Cardiff/EHT. 646-1855. www.touchofitaly. net. Dinner 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30pm. Sun. 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm. Serving veal, seafood, pasta, steaks and brick-oven pizzas. Wine, beer and cocktails avail.

Banquet facilities. Live music Wed. & Thurs. starting at 6pm.

Barrels

Rt. 9, Central Square, Linwood.

926-9900. www.barrelsfoods. com. Italian food. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat. 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm. Originally of South Phila. Since 1959. Also in Margate. Intimate dining, takeout and delivery.

Berkshire Grill

Black Horse Pike at English Creek Ave., EHT. 272-8808. www. berkshiregrillnj.com. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thurs. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm; Fri. & Sat. 4pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;mid.; Sun. 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm.

Great seafood and thick, juicy, tender steaks.

Bombay Indian Restaurant

English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience featuring chicken, lamb, vegetable dishes and rice specialties. Lunch buffet & daily dinner specials avail. Open daily, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm,

5pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm.

Bulldogs

743 White Horse Pike, Galloway.

965-4433. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sun. 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1am. Bar open until 2am. Neighborhood sports bar serving American dishes including burgers, wings, stromboli and salad.

Cavallino Nero

4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties, seafood, steaks, lamb chops, soups and more. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open daily at noon.

Celinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mulberry Market & Grille

Sunrise Plaza, 68 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-1700. FAX 404-7776. www.celinascafes.com.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring soups, salad, wraps, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials.

Home-baked goods. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat. 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm. Open Sunday for breakfast 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm.

Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Restaurant 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273663, www.charliesbar.com.

Popular buffalo wings. Open Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat. 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3am; Sun. noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3am. Serving lunch 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm.

Dinner 4pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;midnight. Late-night menu to 2am. No credit cards.

Over 15 TVs for sporting events.

Chickieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. www.chickiesandpetes.

com. Sports-themed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches.

Kitchen open 11am-midnight Sun.-Thurs., 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. Bar open until 2am.

Cousin Marioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

5401 Hardin Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. Pizza and Italian specialties. Live music every Fri. & Sat. nights. Happy hour noon-7pm weekdays.

Crab Trap

On the Circle in Somers Pt. 9277377, www.thecrabtrap.com Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, homemade breads, desserts and more. Open daily for lunch 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm; dinner Sun.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thurs. 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm; Fri.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat. 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm. Early bird specials Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm.

Dubliner Irish Pub

325 Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway.

652-2210, www.dublinerpubandgrill.com. Authentic Irish cuisine and spirits. Open Sun-Thurs.

11am-12am, Fri-Sat. 11am1:30am.

East Bay Crab & Grill

Cardiff Plaza, EHT. 272-7721. www.eastbaycrab.com.

Specializing in All-U-Can Eat Crabs, Early Bird Menu. 12 Entrees under $12 menu, over 60 entrees starting at $8.99 and daily specials. Open Mon-Thurs. 11:30am9:30pm, Fri-Sat. 11:30am10:30pm, Sun. 12-9:30pm.

Reservations accepted.

English Creek Restaurant

3003 English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 677-0016. Open seven days, 7:30am-9pm. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Menu includes salads, jumbo sandwiches, specialty burgers, hot & cold subs, Italian specialties, pasta, seafood and smoked fish platters. Eat in, take out, local delivery.

Feather Cafe & Grill

6041 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 3775555. www.feathercafeandgrill. com. Traditional and authentic northern and southern Indian cuisine. Indian lunch buffet daily from 11am-2:30pm. Also serves American entrees.

Formica Brothers Bakery

Kensington Square, Northfield.

646-6565. www.formicabrosbakery.com. Formicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary hand-crafted breads baked on site. The cafe features daily lunch sandwich specials.

Fred & Ethelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lantern Light Tavern Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6520544. Family restaurant, casual dining, live music, and happy hour. Serving lunch & dinner.

Daily lunch specials. Open from 11:30am.

Fuji

210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861.

Eat-in or take-out Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and steak.

Open for lunch 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm, dinner 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30pm daily.

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Gaspare’s Gourmet Italian Bistro Harbor Village Square, EHT. Ocean Heights Ave. & Zion Road, Bargaintown. 653-2112. www. gaspares.com. Hearty, homemade comforting cuisine served in a warm welcoming atmosphere.

Quaint, cozy and 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. Mon.-Sat. 10am3pm for lunch. Fri.-Sat. 5-9pm for dinner. Closed Sunday. California cuisine in a casual, upscale setting.

Gilchrist Offshore 734 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne, 965-3433. Open daily 6am-2pm.

Great breakfast specials every day, lunch specials Mon.–Fri. Take-out available.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant 6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 3832588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 3833999) Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar. Hours: Mon.–Thurs.

11:30am–3pm for lunch and 4:30–10:30pm for dinner. Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–11pm; Sun. noon–10pm.

Goodfellows, W.L. 310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway; 652-1942. Home of the French Fried Lobster Tail, gourmet burgers, steaks, seafood, and homemade Italian specialties.

Open for lunch and dinner from 11:30am. Sunday brunch from 11am. Children’s menu. Bar open until midnight weekdays and 2am weekends. Happy hours 4–8pm weekdays and 10pm–midnight daily.

Gourmet Italian Cuisine 324 S Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ. 6521398. Serving authentic Italian food and fine wines. Serving lunch, dinner, and late-night lounge specials 11am–10pm (until 11pm weekends).

Great American Pub

Gregory’s Restaurant

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. www.gregorysbar.com.

Wed. 3 for $1 Miller Light. Open daily 11am–2am. Serving lunch & dinner until 1am. Food & beverage specials.

The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.

Sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta and seafood. Open daily 9am–2am.

Mon.–Fri. 11am–3pm; dinner Mon.–Thurs. 4:30–10pm; Fri. 4:30–11pm; Sat. 11am–11pm; Sun. noon–10pm.

Rifici’s Italian Cuisine & Pizzeria

119 Route 50, Corbin City. 6283024. www.ls-jbones.com. Early bird specials served Sun.-Thurs.

4:30-6pm, $13.50. Traditional, casual dining. Seafood, steaks & Italian specialties. J-Bones Tavern inside. 4-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-11pm Sat.-Sun.

The Nizam’s 6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6778829. Northern and Southern Indian Food, including nan, tandori and vegetarian dishes.

Major credit cards accepted.

Lunch Buffet $9.95. Open 7 days.

308 White Horse Pike, Absecon.

272-2000. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Menu includes salads, homemade soups, pasta, veal, seafood, and other Italian specialties. Banquet room available.

Entertainment Wed., Fri. & Sat. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat. 11-midnight.

Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. www.johnnyrockets.com. 1960sthemed classic burger joint and more. Working nickel jukebox at every table. Burgers, shakes, malts, floats, fries, sandwiches, salads, chili and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs. Kid’s meals available.

Open 9am-9:30pm Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm Sun.

La Hacienda

Oyster Creek Inn

Sack O’ Subs

265 S. New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway, 652-6050. www. lahaciendanj.com. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Same owners as Mexico in Atlantic City. Happy hour Mon.–Fri. 4–7pm. Restaurant open daily 11am–10pm. Lunch specials.

Live music.

41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 652-8565. Old-fashioned fresh seafood house with waterfront dining. Open Tues.–Fri. 4–9pm; Sat. & Sun. 1-9pm.

Bar opens one hour before dining hours. Early-bird menu 4–5:45pm. Closed Mon.

The Inlet

La Pizzatega

988 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9269611. www.inletrestaurantnj. com. Open daily 11:30am-3pm for lunch and 3-10pm for dinner.

Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood.

653-8442. Serving seafood, veal pasta, steak, subs and salads.

Pizza party trays for all occasions.

Open Mon.–Sat. 10am–9pm; Sun. closed. Daily lunch & dinner specials.

Hu Tieu Asian Mall, Pleasantville Shopping Center, 700 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 646-8977.

Vietnamese cuisine. Daily lunch & dinner specials $5.50–$6. Open 10:00am–9pm.

Johnny Rockets

The Inn at Sugar Hill Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 625-2226. www.innatsugarhill.com. Great food and cocktails on the waterfront. Country inn dining. Lunch, dinner and private parties. Dinner Wed.-Sat. from 4pm.; Sun. from 3pm.

L’s Restaurant

Levari’s Seafood & American Grill Tuckahoe Rd. and Rt. 50, Petersurg.

628-2225. www.levarisamericangrill.com. Open daily 10am. Drink specials.

JD’s Pub & Grille

Library III

45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000. Open daily 11am–2am, featuring classic pub fare like burgers, sandwiches and wings, plus a full dinner menu with steaks, pasta and seafood.

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6457655. www.libraryiii.com. Murph’s crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar. Wheelchair accessible. Open Mon.–Sat. from 4:30pm; Sun. from 3:30pm.

Joe’s Restaurant

Mangia by the Greens

131 Jordan Rd., (behind the Sunoco station off Laurel Rd./Garden State Parkway entrance), Somers Pt. 9274637. Lunch and dinner featuring Greek specialties; delivery available. Open daily 10am–10pm.

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. Lunch, dinner, latenight snacks, pizza. Happy hour with reduced prices for drinks and apps. Mon.–Fri. 4–6pm.

Free delivery to EHT, Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point.

Mon.-Thurs. 11am-midnight; Fri.Sun. 11am-12am.

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Serving Homemade Italian specialties for over 30 Years. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon.-Fri.

Joseph’s Restaurant at the Tuscany House 72 N. Breman Ave., (Renault Winery), Egg Harbor City. 9652111. www.renaultwinery.com.

Casual family cuisine serving seafood, chicken, pasta, steak and veal. Also features a full bar with piano entertainment.

Lunch and dinner available daily. Brunch served on Sunday.

Dinner 5–8pm Mon.-Fri.; 5-9pm Sat.; 4-8pm. Sun.

JR’s Tavern 650 New Road, Somers Point. 6539853. www.jrstavern.com. Open everyday 7am–2am (Sun. 9am2pm). Free delivery on package goods and food. Lunch specials starting at $5 and dinner specials from $9. Live entertainment Fri. & Sat., 9pm.

Juliano’s Restaurant Zion Rd. & Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Twp. 9276363. www.julianospub.com.

Mays Landing Diner 6177 Harding Highway (Rt. 40), Mays Landing. 625-5051. www.mayslandingdiner.com.

Classic New Jersey diner with an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu with great pies and desserts. All baking is done on the premises. Sun.-Thurs. 7am11pm. Fri.-Sat 7am-midnight.

McKee’s Irish Pub 446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City.

965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner. Live Irish music Fri. & Sat. Closed Mon.; open from 11am Tues.-Sun.

Mexico Lindo II 375 S. Main St., Pleasantville.

Open 9am-10pm daily.

Authentic Mexican. Dine in or take out. Free parking.

Mickey & Minnie’s 733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne.

965-1877. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Closed Mondays

Mount Fuji 136 White Horse Pike, Absecon.

383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar, Tatami tables, hibachi. Open daily. Lunch

Pistol Pete’s Saloon & Steakhouse 1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000. www. pistolpetessaloon.com. Casual dining. Open Sun-Thurs. 11am2:30am (Kitchen until 1am), FriSat. 11am-3:30am (Kitchen until 2am). Happy hour 4–7pm. Daily lunch specials.

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille 2301 Rt. 50, 1 Mile N. of Black Horse Pike (Rt. 322), Mays Landing. 625-9600. Lunch and dinner specials. Everything homemade from soups to desserts. Open 11am–11pm (closed Tues.).

Rama Thai 3003 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Twp. (in English Creek Shopping Ctr.) 677-1004. www. ramathainj.com. Thai cuisine with reasonable prices.

Ram’s Head Inn 9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway.

652-1700. www.ramsheadinn.com. Open Tues.–Fri. for lunch noon–3pm and dinner 5–9:30pm; Sat. 5–10pm; Sun. 3:30–8:30pm. Closed Mon.

Renault Winery 72 N. Breman Ave, Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. www.renaultwinery.com. Gourmet restaurant open Fri. 5-8pm; Sat. 5–9pm; Sunday brunch from 10am–2pm, dinner from 4:30– 7:00pm. Joseph’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Richland House 1303 Harding Hwy. (Rt. 40), Richland. 856-697-5700. www. therichlandhouse.com. Fresh seafood and steaks, unique wine list. All-you-can-eat snow crabs Tues. & Wed. Thurs. sushi night. Live music Fri.&Sat. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am– 10pm; Fri.& Sat. 11am–mid.

Romanelli’s Garden Cafe 279 South New York Rd., Galloway. 652-0179. www. romanelliscafe.com. Sun.Thurs. 7:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 7:30am-11pm. Breakfast served until 2pm. All dishes are natural and freshly prepared daily on the premises with no additives or preservatives.

Catering.

784 White Horse Pike, Absecon.

646-6555. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads.

Mon.–Sat. 11am–9pm, Sun. 11am–8pm.

Sakura 4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons shopping center), Mays Landing. 485-0071. Japanese cuisine w/ Japanese steak, seafood house and sushi bar. Tableside chef cooking before your eyes.

Full bar. Open for lunch Mon.– Fri. noon–2:30pm and dinner Mon.-Thurs. 4:30–10pm; Fri. dinner 4:30-11pm; Sat. noon11pm; Sun. noon-9pm.

Sam’s Bar & Grill 18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 6465128. www.samsbarandgrill. com. Mon.-Wed. 7:30am-11pm; Thurs.-Sun. 7:30am-1am.

Testa’s Good Guys Pub 5698 Somers Point Rd., Mays Landing. 625-1926. Open daily from 10:30am. Serving lunch from 11am. Dinner 4pm–2am.

Daily lunch & dinner specials.

Wing night Mon. 7pm–close.

Mexican night Tues.-Thurs.

4pm-close. Clam night Wed. 7pm-close. Prime rib night Fri. 4pm–close.

Tre Figlio 500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona.

965-3303. www.trefiglio.com.

Italian cuisine. Prix fixe dinners Mon.–Fri. 4–6pm. Open Mon.– Fri. from 4pm; Sat. from 5pm; closed Sun. Live entertainment.

TW Howell’s 341 West White Horse Pike (Odesse Ave. & Rt.9), Pomona.

892-3704. Open 6am–2pm daily.

Ventura’s Offshore Café

908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, 927-2759. (formerly Mac’s Restaurant). Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.

2015 Shore Rd., Northfield, www. venturascafe.com. 641-5158.

Award-winning filet mignon, pan pizzas and more. Open daily from 11am–1am. Drink specials all day and night. Delivery.

Simply Fondue

Vic’s Subs

Sandi Pointe

4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons shopping center), Mays Landing. (near Regal Cinemas) www.simplyfonduemayslanding. com. Mostly fondue, but also salads and a bar offering more than 50 different martinis. Dinners for two, take-out and daily specials.

Open Mon.–Fri. for dinner from 5pm, Sat. & Sun. from 4pm.

Smithville Inn Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville.

652-7777. Open for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11:30am–9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–9:30pm; Sun. brunch 10am–1:30pm; Sun. dinner 2:30–8pm.

Somers Point Cafe 581 Ocean Heights Ave., Somers Point. 788-8115 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7am10pm every day. Daily specials.

Eat in, take out, delivery, catering.

Most dinners under $10.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille 337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000. www.tailgatersgroup.com. Traditional American cuisine, daily homemade specials, burgers and wings. Sports bar. Open from 11am daily (noon Sun.).

Tap Room & Grille Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236.4465.

Featuring an acclaimed Sunday brunch. Open Sun.-Thurs. for lunch from 11am. Fri.-Sun. breakfast from 7am. Fri.&Sat. dinner from 5pm. Sun., brunch, 10am-2pm; lunch 11am.

742 Ohio Ave., Absecon. 6450500. Hot & cold subs, salads, party trays. Delivery. Open Sun.– Wed. 11am–8pm, Thurs.–Sat. 11am–9:30pm.

OCEAN CITY AND SOUTH 701 Mosaic 701 4th St., Ocean City. 3982700. Contemporary Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine.

Chatterbox 500 9th St., OC. 399-0113.

“Where the town meets.”

Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Homemade soups, sauces & specials. Open daily.

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

Island Grill Restaurant 100 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City.

391-9616. www.ocnjislandgrill. com. Full service restaurant with wide variety of choices from seafood to steaks. Fresh fish. Open Mon.-Thurs. 3-8:30pm, Fri.-Sun. 11:30am-9pm.

Sack O’ Subs 926 Asbury Ave., OC. 525-0460.

Open Sun.–Thurs. 10:30am– 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:30am–10pm.

Yesterday’s 316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora, 390-1757. www.yesterdaysbar. com. Open 11am-mid. Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks and take-out. n

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55 West Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 601-7533. Offers a selection of fresh, homemade goods daily and a variety of tasty soups. Fried lobster tails, fried oysters and a variety of seafood platters plus signature sandwiches and crabcakes. Open Mon.–Sat. 10:30am–8pm; Sun. 11am– 3pm. Relaxing atmosphere, reasonably priced.

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Early-bird specials Mon.– Thurs. 4–6pm. Open 24 hours.

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625-1990. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Great gourmet Black Angus burgers. Tues. & Thurs. two-for-one appetizers (bar only).

Open Mon.–Sat. from 11am; Sun. from noon. Free poker Tues.-Wed.

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

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Bally’s Brunch

Brunch every Sunday at The Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person.

Ben & Jerry’s

Enjoy all your signature favorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory.

Fulu Wok & Fry

Casual Asian cuisine at the Claridge tower.

Johnny Rockets

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

Bally’s iconic culinary experience.

American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Red Pearl

Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

Spa Café

Located in the Spa at Bally’s, offering health-conscious meals.

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection Open daily.

WILD WILD WEST AT BALLY’S 340-2000 Gold Tooth Gerties

Bakery, bagel sandwiches, and more.

Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Borgata Buffet

Extensive buffet menu. $28.95 (plus tax) for dinner Mon.–Fri. (4–9pm). Sat. (4–10pm).

Sun. (4–9pm); Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (8–11:15am); Brunch, $23.95 Sun. (8am–3pm); Lunch. $17.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (noon–3pm).

Bread + Butter

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

Fornelletto

Burgers, hot dogs.

Celebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.

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

Sports Bar

Gypsy Bar

Pickles Deli

Virginia City Buffet

Noodle Village

New York style deli.

Lone Star Snack Bar Snacks from the Lone Star Snack Bar are served.

All-you-can-eat, Western-style

Fun, relaxing dining experience.

Izakaya

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

Noodles of the World Asian fusion.

Old Homestead Steak House

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

SeaBlue

Celebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood.

The Cafeteria

Full of quick food options.

The Metropolitan

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

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

CAESARS 348-4411 Nero’s Sunday Brunch

Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe Roma

Coffee shop w/take-out available.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar Offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines.

La Piazza Buffet

Buffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily (8:00–11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:45am–4pm); $22.99 (plus tax) for dinner (4–9pm).

Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. noon –11pm, Sun. noon – 9pm.

Mia

348-4411, ext. 6000.

Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine.

Morton’s

449-1044. mortons.com.

Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.

Nero’s Grill

Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

Primavera

Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites.

Venice Bar

Catch the latest game or just relax with the most updated sports scores.

THE PIER SHOPS AT CAESARS: Buddakan

674-0100. 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 as well as the large flowershaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”

Game On!

345-6800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant.

Phillips Seafood

348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes.

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.

Sonsie

345-6300. Chef Andrew Sciaretta combines world-fusion menu with steakhouse cuisine.

Souzai Sushi & Sake

348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant.

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

Taste of the Shore

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Asian noodle bar open 1pm-4am Mon.-Thurs., 1pm-5am Fri., noon-5am Sat. and noon-4am Sun.

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New York-style steakhouse featuring prime meats and the freshest seafood served in a refined atmosphere. Open for dinner Wed.– Thurs. 6-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5:3010pm; Sun. brunch, 10am-3pm.

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Capriccio

This perennial Zagat Award-winning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Now featuring a three-course prix fixe menu for $34.99.

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Burger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burgers) and more.

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Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

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Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items.

Noodle bar open daily noon– 2am; Restaurant open Sat.-Sun. 6–11pm. Now featuring a fourcourse prix fixe menu for $29.99.

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340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse is located on Resorts’ dining level and features traditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame.

Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade salad and breads.

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Seafood, steaks, a Bayou salad bar and homemade desserts, selfserve cappuccino machine. Sun.Tues. 12-4pm lunch $17.99 (plus tax) Sun.–Tues. dinner 4-9pm, $21.99. Fri., 4-10 pm Seafood Night, $25.99. Sat. noon-3pm lunch, $17.99; dinner, all-u-caneat lobster 4-10pm, $29.99.

Closed Wed.-Thurs.

House of Blues Restaurant

236-BLUE. New Orleans-style restaurant and bar.

Mansion Cafe

Hearth-baked biscuits, overstuffed sandwiches, hearty salads and more. Home of the $3 Big Easy Burger.

Rib & Chophouse

Steaks, chops, chicken and fresh seafood, char-grilled to specification. Raw bar plus the freshest catch.

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.

Starbucks Coffee

Open. Mon-Sun 7am-mid.

Signature drinks, including lattes and other specialty coffee drinks and pastry selection.

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

Seaside Cafe

This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

Wellington’s

Offering classic seashore seafood dishes, steaks and freshly prepared seasonal specialties and the best gourmet in town. Ocean views from every table.

TROPICANA’S THE MARKETPLACE: A Dam Good Deli

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

Boardwalk Favorites

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

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads.

Create-A-Cone

Patrons choose their favorite flavor and toppings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or take-out.

Fiesta Buffet

Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Nightly seafood buffet for $24.95 per person (complimentary lobster tail on Fridays). Hours: Mon.–Thurs. noon–8pm; Fri. noon–9pm; Sat. 2–10pm; Sun. 2–8pm.

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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 family-style Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves.

1-877-FUNNYAC. Offering a full menu of dining options, every day. Café Cuisine includes a continental menu, latte & espresso available. Buffet style breakfast (Sat. & Sun. 10am–2pm) $7.77.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.).

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.

Roberto’s

Cosimo’s Pizza

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

Casual and classic Italian cuisine from pizza to Eggplant Parmigiana to Chicken Florentino.

DJ’s Steakhouse

Serving northern and southern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean.

Food Court

Surround yourself with western charm while savoring gourmet steaks, chop, and seafood.

Serving CAB prime meats and the freshest fish available. A Sunday through Thursday Three Course Chef Special Dinner menu is available for $35 per person. Open for dinner Fri.-Tue. 6pm.

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Hooters

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance.

449-9300. Seafood, salad, “nearly world-famous” chicken wings and the “more than a mouthful burger” all served by the Hooters girls.

Harbor View

Elegant, intimate dining. Serving the finest gourmet seafood and Italian specialties. Best views of the Marina and Atlantic City skyline.

Open for dinner Wed.-Sun 6pm.

Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.

449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

Il Mulino New York

Offers two distinct, side-by-side dining experiences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino.

Trattoria Il Mulino

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

Imperial Court

Casual dining experience offers a lounge. Has an open kitchen with a pizza oven and a communal table.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

The Café

Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections.

The Palm

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

Red Square

344-9100. Famed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recreates centuries of Russian history.

The dining room, flanked with two ice columns, gives way to an ice-topped 32-foot bar.

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

TRANSPORTATION CENTER: Stewart’s Root Beer

Famous for its root beer, ice cream floats, and hot dogs, Stewart’s is now located in Tropicana’s Transportation Center, serving all its popular snacks and goodies.

TRUMP MARINA 1-800-777-8477; 441-2000 The Bayside Buffet

TRUMP PLAZA 441-6000 24 Central Cafe

An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood and from Asian dishes to the latest martinis available.

China Cafe & Sushi Chef

Boardwalk Terrace (overlooking the ocean), 572-0866. A fusion of unique Asian cuisine ranging from Cantonese to Japanese accompanied by an assortment of selections available at the Noodle and Sushi Bar.

Evo

2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza.

441-0400. evorestaurant.com.

Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.

Max’s

Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features U.S.D.A. prime certified Angus beef and seafood selections. Open for dinner.

Rainforest Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza.

345-5757. rainforestcafe.com.

Exotic salads, pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.

Soup or Mixed Green Salad —Combine— Filet Mignon or Lobster Tail with Crab Cake or Grilled Filet of Salmon or Skewer of Shrimp

The Rim

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.

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Royal Albert’s Palace

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.

Safari Steak House

Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse received the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences.

Sultan’s Feast

Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order, a gourmet pizza station and dessert station. $14.98 (plus tax) for breakfast daily 8–11:30am; $22.47 for lunch/dinner Mon.–Fri. noon– 9pm; $26.75 Sat.–Sun. for lunch/ dinner (open until 10pm Sat.).

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2: ‘Entourage’ star Adrian Grenier (center) with his band the Honey Brothers at the Loft at the Pool at Harrah’s on Sat., Jan. 2.

3: Pop star Mya at The Pool After Dark party at Harrah’s Resort on Sat., Jan. 9 with fans.

4: Olympic star Michael Phelps played in the Borgata Winter Poker Open on Jan. 29.

5: Reality TV star Brody Jenner, with Ashley Lauren Knight and Next Level Entertainment’s Tova Ioannucci, hosted the party at Dusk at Caesars on Sat., Jan. 16 .

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How did you guys choose the songs for your albums? For instance, how did you choose what covers to do on For All I Care?

We made a long list of tunes and finally selected the ones that felt best.

In every case, though, we need to love the song first!

You named the latest album after a line in Nirvana’s “Lithium” — and the album came out 15 years after Kurt Cobain’s death — any correlation there? You also recorded “Smells Like Teen Spirit” for your 2003 album These Are the Vistas — are you long-time fans of Nirvana?

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— Metro; and “...their new album takes their approach further towards gleeful parody.” — Coventry Evening Telegraph].

For jazz fans who have never heard you, what could they expect at your upcoming Stockton College show?

Serious music that’s engaging and for anyone to check out.

Will [vocalist] Wendy Lewis be at the show — is she touring with you?

No, that album cycle is done.

How did the Plus and Lewis come together?

Dave King and Wendy go back many Do you consider the Bad Plus a post-modern years; they used to be in a rock band together. Wendy’s a natural, strong musijazz trio? A rock group? A jazz-rock trio?

We take from everything so we are hard cian who isn’t afraid to mix it up with a to classify. Someone called us “Avant challenging band. populists,” that’s pretty good. We also Your album Prog was one of Billboard’s Top like “Avant-garde song band.”

Jazz albums in 2007 (peaking at No. 6 on the What are some of your favorite jazz piano jazz charts) — did that mean anything to you trios of all-time and which pianists have guys as a jazz group?

Not really. Is that bad? Sorry. influenced your work?

Thelonious Monk, Paul Bley, Bud Powell, Keith Jarrett — as far as trios go there’s What’s next for the Bad Plus? Any thoughts the Duke Ellington/Charles Mingus/Max about doing a “traditional” jazz album?

Roach record [Money Jungle], that’s impor- No, we are who we are. tant. To some extent, Ahmad Jamal too.

You can check out an article Iverson wrote Have you guys caught any flack from the jazz on one of the “masters,” pianist Oscar world/critics for doing pop songs from Black Peterson on the TBP blog: http://thebadplus.

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(and European) musicians who often played “covers” or “variations,” or, in jazz circles, “standards.”

On the TBP blog, Iverson writes, “Since Louis Armstrong, there has been a tradition of playing covers in jazz. Of course, they aren’t called ‘covers,’ they are called ‘standards,’ but the principle is exactly the same: you take some popular song of the day and improvise on it.”

And that’s just what the Bad Plus has been doing since its 2001 self-titled debut, but with, for the most part, post1965 tunes as material.

Iverson adds in his blog entry “Just the Facts” from September 2007: “With the rare exception, TBP doesn’t choose to improvise on music written from 1920 to 1965. Instead, we find it really interesting to search for ways to make rock, pop and electronica songs vehicles for contemporary improvisation.

One reason that this material is not ‘standard’ is that you can’t call ‘Iron Man’ at a jam session and pull off a mediocre interpretation of it the way you can with ‘All the Things You Are.’ There simply isn’t a common language for it.”

When the Bad Plus (the name “doesn’t mean anything” says Iverson) brings its tour to the Richard Stockton College’s PAC in Pomona on Monday, Feb. 8, (7:30pm), expect to hear influences of Monk and Keith Jarrett and Ahmad Jamal, but also perhaps the songs of ABBA, the Bee Gees, Heart, Yes and even Stravinsky.

Bad Plus pianist Ethan Iverson (who grew up in Wisconsin; his bandmates are Minnesotans) answered some questions for Atlantic City Weekly via e-mail last week on his way back from Italy:

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Following boundary breakers such as Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Anthony Braxton and other forward-thinking jazz musicians, the Bad Plus is a group (founded about 10 years ago, although the guys have played with and known each other for about 20 years) that has successfully stretched the limits of jazz music (on the charts too; the band’s 2007 album Prog hit No. 6 on Billboard’s Best Jazz Albums chart). The band includes the music of Black Sabbath, the Pixies, David Bowie in its repertoire and, on its 2009 and latest album, For All I Care (Do the Math Records), which featured vocalist Wendy Lewis on most tunes, Wilco (“Radio Cure”), the Flaming Lips (“Feeling Yourself Disintegrate”) and Nirvana (“Lithium”).

The Bad Plus (TBP) has been covering odd songs for a jazz trio since its inception, and their latest album isn’t the only one on which they’ve covered grunge gods Nirvana. And while many critics over the years have panned the Bad Plus’s choice of material as “parodies” or “ironic,” Iverson, on the fabulously informative Bad Plus blog “Do the Math,” states that the band has never intended to make music as a “joke.” Rather, the band members consider themselves following the path of many early American

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ETTER LATE THAN NEVER APPLIES TO Lewis Black. The actor-comic is a perfect example of an entertainer, who has started to enjoy mainstream success approaching his golden years.

Black, 61, is making his mark as a clever, provocative comic at a time when most are considering retirement.

“There’s no need to stop now,” Black says, “I’m just getting going.”

Fortunately for Black stand-up comics crack wise throughout their octogenarian years. “There’s no heavy lifting involved,” Black tells Atlantic City Weekly. “So why not keep going? There are a lot of comics considerably older than me that are still out there.”

Don Rickles, Bob Newhart and Jackie Mason are examples of comics well into their senior years that still go out and perform.

“All that matters is if you have something to say,” Black says. “I think I still have something to say.”

The cerebral Black, who will perform Friday and Saturday at the Borgata, remains a passionate, intense performer. Odds are that Black would have been a better-known commodity earlier in his career if he devoted more time to stand-up. Black started out in theater and wrote 40 plays.

But Black came of vogue during the right time: the Bill Clinton-George W. Bush eras.

“I was never hurting for material during their presidencies,” Black says. “Those guys were outrageous. The jokes wrote themselves.”

The Obama presidency makes it a bit more challenging for Black. “It’s just that the Bush administration was much easier fodder than what we have now,” Black says. “But anyone who is President is going to get hit.

That comes with the job.”

Black is a comic but he is also a social engineer, who has a point. “I love talking about things that matter,” Black says. “I just don’t want to go up there and talk about nothing. What I do has to be about something.”

That’s not surprising since Black comes from The Daily Show, which is filled with erudite humorists.

“I can’t thank The Daily Show enough for giving me a platform,” Black says. “It helped me a great deal. You don’t expect that kind of success unless you’re an egomaniac. I always enjoyed doing clubs most nights out of the week across the country, but The Daily Show lifted me out of that. I’m selling out theaters. I’m very lucky.

A lot of great stand-ups never get their due.”

Some comics only pay their dues and fail to ever score fame. And then there are those reminiscent of Black, who found the limelight at middle age, such as Rodney Dangerfield and Redd Foxx.

“It’s great to connect with people later than not at all,” Black says. “I have a great career and I have my health.”

Which brings Black to the hot-button topic that is healthcare.

“You hope we can find a solution for this because it’s getting ridiculous,” Black says. “Health care is so bad

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here that people are flying out of America for surgery.

Who would have ever thought that you would fly out of here to New Dehli for gallbladder surgery? We have to catch up with other countries. It’s incredible where America is right now. But it was worse under Bush. Now we’re trying to recover.”

Black can’t help but note what a daunting task Obama faces as Commander-in-Chief of a country trying to rebound from a difficult past few years. “It’s not an easy job,” Black says. “He has so much to worry about. Being President of this country is incredibly hard. Where does he even start when it comes to the problems in this country? How about America’s infrastructure? The infrastructure of this country sucks. Do you want to worry about being attacked by the bridge you drive over every day?

The level of greed [in America] is ridiculous. At this point I wouldn’t be surprised if God said, ‘That’s it’ and opened up the skies and fireballed people. I would get it.”

Black also gets plenty of ideas, which he cultivates during each performance. “When something pops into my head, I get onstage and talk about it,” Black says. “I work it out from there. Then I think about it some more and talk about it some more until it starts to take shape and then I have something. The way I do things is that I never write anything down. I write things down onstage.”

Expect Black’s schedule to remain as busy as ever.

“I’m very fortunate that way,” Black says. “I’m always working. I’m not someone who is waiting for a sit-com to happen. I’ve had a show on Comedy Central (the hilarious, but underheralded Root of All Evil), I’ve written books (Me of Little Faith) and then there is always stand-up. That’s something I enjoy as much now as I did when nobody was coming out to see me. That’s something I’ll always have when there is no television show for me or book deals. I’ll be able to go up onstage and, fortunately, I have an audience that wants to come out and see me. That’s all I need.” n see more online @

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OT TOO MANY ACTORS HAVE sabotaged their careers as thoroughly as Mel Gibson did a few years back with his drunken antiSemitic rant. His career was on its downside anyway, but his words were enough to put the nails in the coffin.

Before his outburst, I was a devoted fan of his work as both a movie fan and a professional critic.

Mad Mel has decided to see if his career as an actor can be salvaged, after a sevenyear hiatus from a starring film role (his last was Signs in 2002). With Edge of Darkness he has returned to a genre that served him well, the revenge thriller (Mad Max, Payback).

Very similar in tone to the 2008 Liam Neeson film Taken, Gibson stars as Boston detective Thomas Craven, who goes on a truth-seeking mission/rampage when his daughter (Bojana Novakovic) is murdered by a drive-by shotgun blast and dies in his arms. Based on a 1985 British TV miniseries, director Martin Campbell is back at the helm for the updated version.

Edge of Darkness HHHH Directed by Martin Campbell; rated R Crazy Heart HHHH Written & directed by Scott Cooper; rated R

At first the police and Craven assume daughter Emma was killed by accident, and that Craven was the target. However, as he continues his search for the truth, Craven finds out that is daughter was doing some work for a hush-hush private company that works with nuclear materials and has some major government contracts. Before you can say government conspiracy/coverup, Craven is coming to the same conclusion as he tracks down leads and won’t take “no comment” for an answer.

The middle portion of the film is about as by-the-book as you can get with this genre. If you can’t figure out who is going to get killed next and who will betray Craven’s trust, you haven’t been paying attention.

That said, the character played by the always engaging Ray Winstone, a shadowy CIA-type cleaner named Jedburgh, throws a welcome bit of misdirection into the standard morass of clichés. His contribution provides a bit of the unexpected, making Edge of Darkness more intriguing than one might have expected after the connect-the-dots plot that precedes his arrival.

Campbell, best known for his excellent reboot of the James Bond franchise, Casino Royale, knows how to balance action with the character development that makes us care about the outcome.

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As for Gibson, although he looks like he has aged 20 years in the seven he has been away from the big screen, he knows how to play anger and anguish. Throw in the great work by Winstone, and a suavebut-we-know-he’s-nuts performance by Danny Huston as the company president, and Edge of Darkness is a film that is a cut above the standard payoff for the genre.

It doesn’t exactly herald the return of Mel Gibson, movie star, but Mel Gibson, working actor — that title fits.

Bridges’ Career Performance Jeff Bridges has been one of Hollywood’s favorite sons since his career began back in 1958 when his dad Lloyd talked him into guest starring on Sea Hunt. In that time he has earned four previous Academy Award nominations (The Contender, Starman, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Last Picture Show) but has never won.

I hesitate ever so slightly in calling his performance as a washed-up country singer in Crazy Heart a career-defining performance, only because the performance that forever defined him for fans as a cool dude was his

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role as The Dude in The Big Lebowski. Let’s call Crazy Heart his career-defining role 2.0.

Bridges is perfectly attuned to every nuance of the character he plays in Crazy Heart, Bad Blake, a country sensation decades ago, who has let booze and bad decisions in his personal life send him into a tailspin of one-night stands in bowling alleys and crummy little bars.

Bridges’ lifelong interest in music serves him beautifully — he can really sing and the songs provided here by fellow Oscar nominees Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett are terrific. Terrific as well is fellow Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal as a woman who falls for his low-key charm, even as she suspects that it won’t end well. Written and directed by Scott Cooper, Crazy Heart is a bittersweet little movie that will make Bridges an Oscar winner on March 7. n To read more about movies and other topics covered by movie critic Lori Hoffman visit the ‘Atlantic City Central’ blog at http://blog.acweekly.com/

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