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1.) Singer, actress and former Miss America Vanessa Williams performed at Caesars on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. 2.) The Village People, who opened for singer Maxine Nightingale on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Resorts, with the disco-era singer. 3.) The Village People on stage inside the Superstar Theater at Resorts on Feb. 15. 4.) From the MTV series ‘Girl Code,’ actress Carly Aquilino, hosted at The Pool After Dark, at Harrah’s Atlantic City Feb.15. 5. ) British R&B singer Maxine Nightingale, best known for her hit song “Right Back Where We Started From,” performed her Disco Era tribute show “Disco Lady” in the Superstar Theater at Resorts on Sunday, Feb. 16. The show runs at Resorts on select dates through March 31. 6.) The mighty Temptations made a surprise appearance at Bally’s Valentine’s party on Feb. 15. 7. ) Singer-songwriter and pop-country star Thomas Luther “Luke” Bryan performed to a sold-out Boardwalk Hall crowd on Feb, 15. (See a photo gallery online at acweekly.com)
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t wasn’t a surprise that David Bromberg, who performs at the Levoy Theater in Millville on Friday, Feb. 21, was one of the musicians called upon to record a bevy of traditional songs when Bob Dylan was recording music for what would become his 1970 album, Self Portrait. (Late last year, Columbia’s Legacy division released Another Self Portrait in Dylan’s Bootleg Series, on which you can listen to several takes of songs just featuring Dylan, Bromberg and only one or a couple of other players — a lot different than the over-produced original album.) Over Bromberg’s 40-year recording and performing career the Delaware resident has immersed himself in old songs and on his new record, Only Slighty Mad, his playing and singing have never sounded better. Bromberg conjures up the Stanley Brothers, Alberta Hunter, Big Bill Broonzy and others as well as several fitting originals, including “The Strongest Man Alive,” a song he describes as “an old English drinking song that I wrote.” Speaking of Dylan, his former guitarist Larry Campbell produces and the tracks were laid down in two weeks at the late Levon Helm’s studio in Woodstock, N.Y. Several top-notch guests appear on the album, including Campbell. — Jeff Schwachter
Forsythe Refuge Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Series By Ray Schweibert
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he Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, Galloway Township, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and the refuge has a series of lectures planned to commemorate the occasion. Entitled “Evenings at Forsythe,” the monthly series focuses on several different elements of the refuge. All programs start at 7pm in the refuge headquarters auditorium (800 Great Creek Rd., Oceanville), and light refreshments will be served. The series kicks off on Friday, Feb. 21, with Forsythe’s Birds Through the Seasons, which focuses on the fact that every guest visit to Forsythe Refuge is a different one, with hundreds of species of birds using the refuge as the seasons change. Forsythe visitor services manager Don Freiday will discuss what species are most prevalent during each season. Other lecture series planned include A History of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (March 21); Forsythe Habitat Management: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How We Provide for Wildlife (April 18); The Wetlands of Forsythe (May 16); and Life on the Beach (June 20). First established as the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 24, 1939, and renamed for the late congressman Edwin B. Forsythe when it was combined with the Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge in 1984, there is much to know and appreciate about this 47,000-acre jewel of Atlantic County. Call the Refuge at 652-1665, visit fws.gov/refuge/Edwin_B_Forsythe or find the refuge on Facebook. The Forsythe Refuge is under the auspices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (fws.gov). see more online @
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Haven at Golden Nugget has been a hot nightspot from the start, and now adds ‘MisBeHaven Thursdays’ to help ease the freeze of winter. By Ray Schweibert
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aven got hampered by winter weather in its initial attempt to launch a new night of revelry, but if patrons found the cutting-edge nightclub worth the wait when it debuted last Memorial Day weekend, two years after the start of Tilman Fertitta’s multi-million-dollar transformation of what would become the new Golden Nugget, then surely waiting another week for MisBeHaven Thursdays will be no sweat. Now slated to debut Feb. 20 with DJ Sean Perry opening for fellow renowned Skam Artists DJ Sid Vicious, Haven’s new industry night features $200 Patron tequila, Ultimat vodka, Moet Chandon champagne and Pyrat rum bottle-service specials, $8 Patron Silver shots and $4 Patron X.O., Dark Cocoa or Citronge shots, plus $59 Thursday room rates, complimentary parking and free admission with any receipt over $30 from Vic & Anthony’s steakhouse. MisBeHaven Thursdays takes over for an industry night that had been at Haven on
Mondays. That did well but was switched, in part, as a sort of friendly gesture to marina district neighbor Borgata, which for years has been doing hospitality-industry nights at both its mur.mur and Izakaya venues on Mondays. “We figured that we were sharing revenues with Borgata on Monday nights and were kind of going against them, and basically Monday was theirs,” says Golden Nugget director of food and beverage Kevin Scull. “They’ve been doing a Monday industry night for the longest time and we just felt that Thursday would work better for our business in terms of helping to compact the weekend and get the weekend started for us. “[MisBeHaven Thursdays] is a give-back to the industry personnel who have helped us be
successful on Friday and Saturday nights,” he adds. “Since many of those folks are working themselves on those nights, this gives them a special night to come out and enjoy themselves. It’s also an opportunity for some of the staff from the other clubs to come over and see what we’re doing, as it’s always been a kind of give-and-take in that regard. Industry nights throughout town are geared toward giving staff members who work weekends special nights to go out, let off some steam and have some fun.” Haven debuted last May 24 with pop sensation Ke$ha and Australian singer/DJ Havana Brown sort of tag-teaming the opening festivities over three nights. The 12,000-square-foot nightclub is below ground level (it had once been a parking garage) and features a state-ofthe-art Function One sound and lighting systems, digitalized kiosks where friends can pose for pictures and live-stream the shots to social media outlets like Facebook, two full-service bars, 25 leather banquettes and The Veranda — a semi-enclosed space were guests can go to smoke, play table games or relax by lounge seating surrounding two large fire pits. “On weekends it’s really popular out there [on The Veranda],” says Scull. “You can go out and relax, have a smoke, there’s gaming out there, and you never really have to leave the club or worry about reentry. “Overall we’re ecstatic with Haven’s performance since we launched it. We’re really seen a nice increase in business and we attribute
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that to world-class DJs, maximizing the experience with good customer service, top-shelf entertainment, reasonable drink prices — all of the above. We try to make sure that when customers come in they’re going to be having the most fun possible.” Rounding out the weekend following the MisBeHaven Thursdays launch is DJ Jerzy on Friday (Feb. 21, opening set by DJ Reach), and the return of Havana Brown on Saturday (Feb. 22, opening set by DJ Sean Perry). “While we don’t really use that ‘resident’ logo when we refer to our DJ lineup, [Havana Brown] definitely has become one of our favorites,” says Scull. “We’ve brought her in many times and hope to have her here many more times.” MisBeHaven Thursdays kicks off next month (March 6) with its “Half Way to Summer Party” with Skam Artists DJs Jerzy and Sean Perry. It will feature a Miss MisBeHaven bikini contest that will see the winner claim $500 and free admission to Haven for a year. DJ Skratchy will host the final MisBeHaven Thursdays party of this month (Feb. 27), and others upcoming will include DJ Big Syphe (March 13), Eli Escobar and Vicetone (March 20) and DJ Gusto (March 27). For a full DJ schedule, go to HavenAC.com and click the “events” link. ■ see more online @
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1219 Pacific at S. Carolina Ave. 3488080. acbarandgrill.com.
Atlantic City Bottle Company / The Iron Room 648 N. Albany Ave. 348-6400. acbottlecompany.com. Live music.
Back Bay Ale House
800 N. New Hampshire Ave. 449-0006. backbayalehouse.com.
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Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 441-0007. hardrock.com.
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Resorts. 340-7698. resortsac.com.
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Scarduzio’s
Knife & Fork Atlantic and Pacific aves. 344-1133. knifeandforkinn.com.
Showboat, Delaware Ave. & Boardwalk. showboatac.com.
Souzai 25 Gordonʼs Alley. 347-2743. Live music.
The Pier Shops at Caesars. Level 3, souzaisushi.com, 348-4443.
Teplitzky’s Lounge
The Chelsea hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com.
Long Bar
Evo
Lucky Dog Tavern 12 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. (formerly the Brass Rail). 487-4030. luckydogac.com.
Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill
2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-5766 and 3459461. baltimoregrill.com.
Tun Tavern
Inside Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd. (across from Convention Center). 347-7800. tuntavern.com.
Vagabond Tap House
672 N Trenton Ave., Chelsea Heights. 350-6721. vagabondac.com.
Mussel Bar Revel, 500 Boardwalk, 225-9851, musselbar.com/revel.
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The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. rira.com.
Kelsey’s
2112 Atlantic Ave. (by the Walk), meltingpot.com. 441-1100.
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231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113.
Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 1-855-500-Roberts. robertsatlanticcity. com.
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com.
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Pic-A-Lilli Pub
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com.
Melting Pot
one atlantic ocean, atlantic City, nJ 08401 609.345.3100 thepiershopsatcaesars.com
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-6565.
Robert’s Steakhouse Lounge
Izakaya
2400 Atlantic & Georgia aves. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com.
Trump Plaza, 2225 Boardwalk. 4410400. trumpplaza.com.
Planet Rose Karaoke Bar
Ri´-Ra´ Irish Pub
Le Grand Fromage Dock’s Oyster House
The Pier Shops at Caesars, Level 3, phillipsseafood.com, 348-2273.
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Harry’s Oyster Bar
Bungalow Lounge
8 S. Morris Ave. (across from Trop garage) 345-4916. chelseapubandinn. com.
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-7256. thepalm.com.
Phillips Seafood
Hard Rock Cafe
St. James Place at the Boardwalk. 3449063. theirishpub.com.
Chelsea Pub
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Irish Pub
The Continental
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Ocean Reef Bar & Grill
Tropicanaʼs Marketplace. 344-6699. tropicana.net.
20 S. Virginia Ave., 348-3360. Live music.
California Ave. and the Boardwalk, 3506823.
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Xanadu. 8pm. $87.95. MMA fight card.
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Music Box. 9pm. $35, $39. Comedian.
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5pm. $16, $21, $26. AHL Hockey match, Albany Devils vs. Wilkes Barre/Scranton (PA) Penguins.
COMEDY STOP CAFE & CABARET
ERIC TARTAGLIONE, MITCHELL WALTERS, ORLANDO BAXTER
ALYCIA COOPER, TIM GRILL, GREG VACCARELLO
Thur.-Fri. Feb. 20-21, Sun. Feb. 23, 9pm, Music Box. $20.
ROB FALCONE, JOE BRONZI, BEN CREED Mon.-Fri. Feb. 24-28, Sat. March 1, 9pm, Music Box. $20.
COMEDY SOCIAL AT REVEL PAT DIXON
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Feb. 20-23. Thurs., Sun. 9pm, $25. Fri., Sat. 9pm, $27; 11:15pm, $25.
KAREN RONTOWSKI, JIM DAVID Feb. 24-March 2. Mon.Thurs., Sun. 9pm, $25. Fri.-Sat. 9pm, $27; 11:15pm, $25.
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8pm. $49-$199. The 21-time Grammy Award winning hip hop legend, will bring his critically acclaimed Yeezus Tour to town.
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20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290.
The Wonder Bar
3701 Sunset Ave. (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 344-8888. wonderbarac.com.
BRIGANTINE Cellar 32
32nd St. and Revere Blvd. 264-9463. thecellar32.com.
Laguna Grill & Rum Bar
1400 Ocean Ave. and the beach, Brigantine. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com.
St. George’s Pub
Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd. 266-1001. stgeorgespub.com.
DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport
Johnny’s Cafe
9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor.com.
Maynard’s Cafe
9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com.
Memories
9518 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-2196. memoriesinmargate.com.
1 N. Shore Rd. (off White Horse Pike), Absecon. 641-2323.
Caroline’s by the Bay
450 Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 927-9007.
Charlie’s Bar
800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-3363.
Tailgaters Galloway Grille
Chickie’s and Pete’s
6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930.
337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000.
Clancy’s By the Bay
Tap Room Bar & Grille
101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Pt. 9276969. clancysbythebay.com.
Crabby’s Suds & Seafood
1413 Boulevard, State Hwy 50, Mays Landing, 625- 2722.
9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com.
Tomatoe’s
9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate.com.
Ventura’s Greenhouse
MAINLAND 800 Bay by Philippe
800 Bay Ave., Somers Point, 926-3500.
Anchorage
823 Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 927-1776.
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Testa’s Good Guys Pub
5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd., Mays Landing 625-1926.
MacArthur Blvd., Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com.
East Bay Crab & Grille
6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com.
Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern
Ventura’s Offshore Cafe
Watering Hole Cafe
6494 Weymouth Rd., Mays Landing. 625 -9300. wateringholecafe.com.
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Gregory’s JD’s Pub
Smithville Town Center, at Rt. 9 and Smithville Blvd. 404-9000.
Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille
Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 and 6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332.
La Hacienda
265 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 6526050.
500 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 6526476.
Ram’s Head Inn 9 W. White Galloway.652-1700.
137-139 S. New York Ave., AC. 3443334.
Bare Exposure
2303 Pacific Ave. 449-0999.
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30 S. Florida Ave., AC 449-0033.
201 E. Delilah Rd., Pleasantville. 3830666.
2405 Pacific Ave., AC. 344-5000. Delilahsac.com.
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Paul Moore (formerly of Blackthorn) will perform Live from 8pm-12am.
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6032 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 652-0800.
Naked Truth
908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, 927-2759.
12 S. Indiana Ave., AC, 348-4899.
Baia Restaurant
Six Packs Pub
Platinum Playground
4810 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City, 965-7686. sixpackspub.com.
7685 Black Horse Pike, Hammonton. 704-7041.
Brick House Pub & Grille
Smithville Inn
Scores
Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6527777. smithvilleinn.com.
Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 1-855-500-Scores. trumptaj.com. n
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2600 Pacific Ave., AC. 345-2236.
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2015 Shore Road, Northfield. 641-5158. venturascafe.com.
500 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 965-3033. assaggiogalloway.com.
998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. baiarestaurant.com. 926-9611.
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900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-6665.
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Barrage at the Taj Asylum Fight League, the premier cultivator of mixed martial arts talent in the tri-state area, returns to the Taj for the first of four amateur MMA events in 2014. By Ray Schweibert • feedback@acweekly.com
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or some it may serve as the ultimate purge of pent-up aggression, for others a test of mettle against their fellow man, and for a few it may even be a gateway to greatness in the ever-growing world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Since its establishment about five years ago, the Asylum Fight League has evolved into one of the premier MMA development leagues in the Northeast. Home-based in Atlantic City, the league was started by South Jersey product Carl Mascarenhas, who has since promoted about 200 events in the tri-state area including over 40 in Atlantic City. Asylum’s debut in the resort was at the former Trump Marina. The league has since taken up residency at Trump Taj Mahal’s Xanadu Theater, where on Saturday, Feb. 22, Asylum Fight League 44 will feature about a dozen scheduled three-round bouts with combatants ranging in weight from 130 to 210 pounds. Mascarenhas is the trainer of several MMA fighters and is a retired professional fighter himself. His pro career was preceded by a gold medal as a member of the U.S. Kickboxing Team in 1995 (in Stuttgart, Germany), and he is also a former U.S. National kickboxing champion. Asylum’s success thus far is largely based, he states, on his extensive personal background in the fight game and the derived ability to make competitive, evenly matched bouts. “We’re really becoming known as the crème-of-the-crop in terms of match-ups in the tri-state area,” says Mascarenhas, whose event Saturday will be the first of
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four scheduled at the Xanadu in 2014, the next one in May. “I wouldn’t say it’s that we’re doing anything particularly better than anyone else, but, as a retired fighter myself, I think I can see certain things in other fighters that allows me to better match up opponents [and] to make bouts that are closer in skill level. “We’ve done about 40 shows now going back to when Golden Nugget [where Asylum last staged an event in May 2013] was Trump Marina,” he says. “Our first show [at the Taj] was a little scary as attendance wasn’t what I hoped, but as word spread and more people became aware of where we went after Golden Nugget through better publicity, we just packed them in that second show. It was awesome. I’ll tell you, the Taj has been awesome to work with and the Xanadu is just large enough [capacity about 1,400] to accommodate a good-sized number, and also small enough to still be very intimate and allow everybody to have a good view of the action.” Mascarenhas points to a young fighter named James Chambers as a potential future star in the sport after just one amateur fight, a 39-second win by submission (arm bar) in Asylum’s last event at the Taj on Nov. 9. “Heavy hands, a great ground game — [Chambers] has a tough fight ahead of him [at the 205-pound limit] in Allan Hendrickson [2-0, both knockouts] though,” says Mascarenhas. “But James fought like a veteran pro in his amateur debut.” Another key match-up pits Atlantic City’s Cesar Balmaceda (1-0) against another local,
Chris Landry (1-1), at super middleweight (161-168 pounds). While both are relatively new to MMA, Balmaceda, at only age 18, is a skilled wrestler, having become the first Atlantic City High School grappler to qualify for the state wrestling tournament in over 40 years last March. Balmaceda tallied a 36-4 record as a senior 160-pounder for the Vikings in 2013, and had winning records in his sophomore and junior years also. In his MMA debut at the Taj in November, Balmaceda notched a first-round knockout. Mascarenhas does not sugarcoat the fact that MMA can be brutal, and that the typical fan comes to events to see knockouts. But ensuring evenly matched bouts based on experience, unified rules (banning such things as head butts, groin or throat strikes) and structured weight classes has made the sport less vicious than it might appear on the surface. There have been few demographic fatalities in MMA compared to other contact sports, according to a study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM), since the state of New Jersey was instrumental in helping to create the rules that govern the sport in 2001 (overseen by then N.J. athletic commissioner Larry Hazzard, who was previously a longtime highly regarded boxing referee). “I pro boxed, I pro kickboxed, I was a pro in MMA, and by far the safety valves that they put on mixed martial arts exceeds them all and makes it far safer than it may look,” says Mascarenhas. “I mean, it looks brutal because you have attacks coming from multiple angles [besides a knockout by strike, which accounts for about 28 percent
of short stoppages according to that BJSM study, an opponent can “submit” by choke hold or other hold], but if you get knocked down and are obviously hurt, [the ref] stops the fight in MMA. In boxing they’ll give you a standing-eight count and send you back out for more punishment.” MMA also bans a fighter from competing for a minimum of three months after a knockout, and can only gain clearance through a medical doctor’s approval. And in no way is that OK automatic. A case in point may be Saturday’s light-heavyweight bout between Frank Zampese and Roger Borshe Jr., two fighters at or above age 40 and relative MMA novices. Zampese’s only fight was last March at the Taj, where a single strike took him out in five seconds. “[Zampese] said this was on his bucket list, but after he got knocked out he’s been bugging me to do it again, saying ‘that was not me, it was a flash knockout, please put me back on the card,’” says Mascarenhas. “I called the state [seeking approval] and got a great match for him [against Borshe, whose MMA past includes a pair of wins by decision]. They’re both trainers at gyms, so it’s like the perfect match-up. They’re scrappers who like to brawl and go toe-to-toe. The crowd is really going to see who’s got it in that one.” Since it combines elements of all combat sports, backgrounds in wrestling, boxing or martial arts would certainly serve as a bridge to MMA success. But if the route is more grassroots and direct, the right coaches, mentors and training regiment is crucial, says Mascarenhas. “My first amateur fight I was eight years old — it was a kickboxing bout,” he says. “I trained my entire life and was fortunate to hook up with coaches who were fantastic and guided me in the right way. They knew how to take a young athlete and make it fun for them, not try to make it into a job. You’ll know, with the right guidance, if it’s for you or not, and we’ve had several fighters be successful in the amateur ranks who went on to success in the pros.” Other fights tentatively scheduled for Saturday night (some MMA debuts) include Michael Kim (2-0) vs. Robert Wallin (2-1) at 135-140 (pounds); Kade Ford (1-0) vs. Ivan Perez (0-2) at 135-140; Matthew Spellen (0-1) vs. Chris Otlowski (0-1) at 195-205; James Scibetti (0-2) vs. Rodrigo Romulo (1-0) at 147-154; Corey Callender (0-1) vs. Craig Brian May (0-0) at 168-175; Steven Calero (0-1) vs. Brian Motter (0-0) at 135140; Jeorge Garcia (0-0) vs. John Almeida (0-0) at 147-154; and Romulo Garcia (0-0) vs. Eddie Gomez (0-0) at 130-135. ■ see more online @
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Beth Tinnon Duo @ Lobby Bar at BALLYʼS Saturday, Feb. 22 Call 1-800-736-1420 or visit Ticketmaster.com for all casino show tickets (except Borgata, see below)
John McNutt Thurs. 10pm-1:30am Slamm Fri. 7-10:30pm The Rockets Fri. 11pm-2:30am Push Sat. 7-10:30pm Total White Out Sat. 11pm-2:30am The Benjamins Sun. 8:30pm-mid. Closed Feb. 24-28
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John Eddie Sat. 9:15pm-12:45am All Souled Out Sun. 9pm-mid. Salsa Night w/band, DJ Wed. 9pm-1am
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couple’s wedding day is the culmination of months and months of planning. For most, it is one of the most memorable, magical days of their lives, filled with fond moments of time spent with close friends and family. As enjoyable as a wedding can be, most brides and grooms who have already tied the knot can attest that a wedding is a long, often tiring day. It is very easy for energy levels to wane. To ensure you have enough energy to last through to the final good-bye of the evening, follow these suggestions to remain energized. * Recognize your wedding day is a very long day. It’s possible to rise quite early in the morning to begin prepping with makeup, hair styles, wardrobe and more. If the party is an evening reception, it could last until the wee hours of the morning. You may find yourself up for nearly 24 hours, when the cameras will be flashing and the video rolling throughout. Naturally, you’ll want to look your best throughout. * Get a good night’s sleep the night before. Get to bed early the night before so you will get ample sleep and look rested. It is understandable that nerves and excitement may get the best of you and make it difficult to fall asleep. If you often grow anxious and struggle to fall asleep before big events, talk to your doctor prior to the wedding to ask if you can be prescribed a one-time-only sleeping pill that will ensure you get to sleep promptly. Do not take this medication with alcohol, and be sure to take it only if you can get a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Otherwise you may experience medicine hangover. * Enjoy a hearty breakfast. At breakfast on the morning of your wedding, consume a combination of carbohydrates and protein. The carbs will provide the initial burst of
energy you need to get going, and the protein will keep you feeling full. A combination of whole wheat toast, fresh fruit and Greek yogurt makes for a filling start to the day. * Stay hydrated. Although drinking a lot of water can result in more frequent trips to the bathroom -- which can be cumbersome for brides wearing their gowns -- it is essential to stay hydrated. Dehydration can result in headaches, weakness and dizziness and may make you feel cranky. Be sure to consume water throughout the day. * Pack some snacks. The time between breakfast and the cocktail hour of a wedding may be significant. In your wedding “survival” kit, be sure to pack some easy snacks to eat. Trail mix can be nibbled for a boost of energy, and a banana can take the edge off of hunger pangs. Avoid anything messy that can drip onto clothing or get stuck in your teeth. Arrange to have snacks stowed in the limousine or another mode of transportation so that you can refuel on the way to the ceremony or in transit to the reception. * Don’t overdo it with caffeine. It may be tempting to lean on an energy drink or a super-size cup of coffee to give you the boost you need. But caffeine is only a temporary fix. After the effects of the caffeine wear off, you could find yourself more tired than before and crash at an inopportune time during the day. Instead, a brisk walk outdoors may recharge your batteries. Afterward, time spent on the dance floor enjoying the reception will likely stimulate some adrenaline to keep you going. * Eat dinner. When family is beckoning and the photographer needs to get yet another pose, it is easy to skip dinner. Be firm with your decision to enjoy your meal. After all, you paid for it and it should not go to waste. Besides, sitting down to dinner enables you to rest and absorb the atmosphere of the wedding.
* Continue to drink plenty of water throughout the night. Alcoholic beverages may be flowing, but too many spirits can compromise your energy levels. Be sure to balance the booze with hydrating fluids, such as water or juice. Weddings take up the entire day, and it can be easy to succumb to a lack of energy as the day progresses. But by heeding a few tips, it’s possible to remain in top form throughout the entire wedding day. n
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ccording to a study from XO Group Inc., creator of wedding websites TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com, 350,000 destination weddings take place annually. Such figures reflect a growing trend of couples who want to tailor their weddings to their own personalities, even if that means tying the knot in exotic or unusual locales. But as popular as destination weddings have become, couples who have had such weddings can attest that planning a destination wedding is not necessarily easier than planning a more traditional ceremony close to home. Though destination weddings can make for memorable affairs, there are some factors couples must consider when mulling whether or not to have a destination wedding. Guest list The XO Group study found that destination weddings have an average of 86 guests. When sitting down to organize their guest lists, many couples realize they have well over 100 guests on their lists. Such couples may find a destination wedding especially difficult to pull off, as resorts may or may not be able to accommodate such a substantial number of guests. In addition, couples who hope to invite children to their weddings might want to reconsider a destination affair, as those youngsters’ parents will have to foot the bill for additional airfare and accommodations and, depending on when the wedding takes place, pull the kids out of school for an extended period of time. Couples with smaller guest lists might find a destination wedding much more manageable than those whose guest lists crack triple digits. Another thing to consider is that the larger the guest list, the more likely many of those guests will not be able to afford to attend or get enough time off from work to make it to a destination wedding. Couples who want to ensure all of their loved ones can be there with them on their big days might be better off avoiding destination weddings. Accessibility Accessibility is a common concern for couples considering destination weddings. Destination weddings typically ask guests to travel far to attend the ceremony and reception, but there are ways to make that travel less of an ordeal. When choosing a location for their destination weddings, couples should consider the cost and convenience of travel. Remote islands are not very accessible, and as a result guests will likely have to pay a pretty penny for their flights and lodging. In addition, the more remote a destination wedding locale is, the less convenient getting there figures to be. Nonstop flights likely won’t be a possibility. Before choosing a locale for a destination wedding, research flights, making sure that affordable flights are available within spitting distance of loved ones’ homes and that they won’t have to suffer through multiple connecting flights when traveling to and from the wedding. Weather Couples who choose outdoor weddings close to home are often familiar enough with local weather patterns to choose a wedding date that likely won’t be interrupted by harsh weather. But choosing an overseas or distant locale erases that comfort level, and couples may find themselves worrying about storms or other inclement weather conditions as their wedding days draw nearer. Before choosing a locale for their destination weddings, couples should thoroughly research each potential destination’s weather patterns. Brides, grooms and guests alike don’t want to do all of that traveling only to end up indoors because it just sohappens to be tropical storm season. Competition As destination weddings have grown in popularity, the competition for idyllic locales and top-notch venues has increased. That competition is great for venue owners’ bottom lines, but it might not be so great for couples looking to keep their wedding costs down. Costs might be considerably less in the off-season, but that’s also when storms and inclement weather tend to take hold, Booking a venue early can help couples mitigate some of the costs of a destination wedding, but the growing popularity of destination weddings might make them out of reach for couples working on tight budgets. n
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wedding cake is the piece de resistance of the wedding ceremony. Guests anxiously await the unveiling of the cake near the end of the festivities. Modern cakes are showpieces grander in scale than in years past. As bakers and confectioners hone their skills with fondant, buttercream and gum paste even further, the results are often impressive, awe-inspiring cake designs. While the look of a wedding cake is certainly important, cakes should not only look good, but taste good as well. Vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream frosting was once the gold standard. But today’s couples are being more adventurous with their wedding cakes and winning rave reviews from guests along the way. The vast scope of wedding cake flavor choices available to brides and grooms is astonishing. Options may range from the traditional to something adventurous and daring.
Keeping in mind that couples will need to please the masses, finding a compromise between plain vanilla and a mochachile-coconut surprise is essential. Otherwise, they risk an unpopular flavor and a lot of wasted, expensive cake. Some couples shy away from more adventurous cakes because they fear something chocolately or not white in color will not be well suited to a wedding reception. Such couples should keep in mind that any flavor of cake can be hidden beneath layers of pearly white fondant or royal icing. Therefore, the sky is the limit with regard to flavor combinations. Those who might want to veer from tradition can consider these clever cake combinations. * Lemon cake with vanilla buttercream: Lemons are tart, juicy and refreshing, helping to cleanse the palate after a rich meal. Lemon cake, with its summery feel, is tailor-
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made for summer weddings. The flavor is popular enough to appeal to many, but just a little different to add an unexpected zip of flavor. * Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and mocha filling: True chocoholics will be hard-pressed to resist such a decadent flavor profile. Chocolate can be sweet and satisfying and a welcome change from the vanilla cakes commonly served. For traditionalists, the cake can be covered with a white chocolate ganache. Or couples can ask that the cake be adorned with white sugar roses for an eye-appealing contrast. Chocolate cakes covered with autumn hued flowers go over well at fall weddings. * Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting: Red velvet cake was once a regionally specific staple, but now has grown steadily in popularity across the country. Red velvet has quickly become the new classic, as its vibrant red coloring offers a shock of something different, while the flavor is mild for those who are not comfortable taking risks. The richness and creaminess of cream cheese is irresistible. * White cake with chocolate mousse: Couples who want a bit of chocolate but do not want to be overwhelmed can select a white cake that is filled with light and rich chocolate mousse. It’s the perfect blend of vanilla and chocolate for guests who enjoy both. * Variety tiers: Those who cannot settle on just one flavor can have different flavors on each tier of their cakes. This gives guests some flavorful variety and enables them to pick their favorite flavor combination. Brides- and grooms-to-be who have specific flavors in mind can ask their bakers to include two cupcakes with the wedding cake. Then the couple can enjoy their own mini cakes while the rest of the guests enjoy a more classic cake. In addition, an assortment of cupcakes in lieu of one cake can give guests the opportunity to sample several different flavors. Cakes are a part of many special events, but few cakes are fawned over as much as wedding cakes. Couples can spice things up by choosing a nontraditional flavor combination. n
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ewlyweds often have a lot on their plates upon returning from their honeymoons. One of the more critical issues newly married couples must address is their finances and how those finances will be combined going forward. Combining finances can be a touchy subject for many couples, especially those who had not given much thought to their finances prior to tying the knot. But there are steps couples can take to make the process of merging finances go more smoothly. * Discuss finances early and often. Allowing finances to be the elephant in the room is a mistake, as couples do not want to begin their lives together treading lightly around an issue as significant as finances. Couples should discuss
their expenditures and spending habits as early as possible, as one of the biggest hurdles newly married couples must clear is coming to grips with one another’s financial habits. If such habits have already been discussed, then developing a financial plan will be much easier once that time comes. When discussing finances, define both short-term and longterm goals and how each of you can adjust your spending habits to make those goals come true. * Pay off any debts. The cost of weddings has skyrocketed over the last several decades, and many newlyweds find themselves in a considerable amount of debt upon returning from their honeymoons. When merging finances, couples should prioritize paying down such debt, as debt is a significant source of stress for newlyweds and long-married couples
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alike. Newly married couples with little or no debt should avoid spending above their means in the months after they get married. Such spending is commonplace, as newly married couples often want to fully furnish their new homes or reward themselves for pulling off their weddings. But new debt can be just as stressful on a marriage as debt from the wedding, so avoid this potentially problematic pitfall by paying down existing debts with your newly merged finances. * Make note of mutual expenses and open a joint account to pay for those expenses. Mutual expenses like mortgage payments, food and utilities should be the responsibility of each partner, and a joint account should be established to handle such expenses. When opening a joint account, discuss how much and how often each partner will contribute money. One partner might earn considerably more money than another, so work out a reasonable agreement that details how much each partner will contribute each month, and whether such contributions will be made on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. n
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oasting the bride and groom at a wedding reception is a responsibility that typically falls on the shoulders of the bride’s father as well as the best man and the maid of honor. Though it is an honor to give a wedding toast, it also can be nerve-wracking, as no one wants to give a toast that’s memorable for all the wrong reasons. While the best toasts are often those that veer off the beaten path, coming from the heart rather than from a how-to guide found on the Internet, there is a certain formula men and women can follow to ensure their toasts cover all of the appropriate bases without offending the bridal party or fellow guests. * Acknowledge the guests. Families are more geographically diverse than ever before, so more and more weddings host guests who come from far and wide to celebrate with happy couples on their wedding days. It’s customary for men and women making wedding toasts to acknowledge the guests, thanking them for being there. This is often a great way for best men and maids of honor to break the ice and calm their nerves, especially at larger weddings where they may only know a small percentage of the guests. When thanking the guests, be sure to thank the parents of the bride and groom as well. * Explain your relationship to the bride and/or groom. Best men and maids of honor should devote a portion of their toasts to explaining their personal relationships with the bride and/or groom. Introduce yourself and explain how you met the bride or groom. Oftentimes, such stories have a comical twist that can further calm your nerves. * Aim for a jovial toast. Wedding toasts are typically given at the wedding reception, when guests and the bridal party are ready to celebrate. Such an atmosphere lends itself to a jovial toast wherein best men and maids of honor focus on happy times with the bride and groom. Tell a funny anecdote that illustrates the special bond you have with the bride or groom. When choosing a story to tell, remember to keep things appropriate for guests of all ages, including young children. * Give your best wishes to the bride and groom before raising your glass. Raising your glass to toast the bride and groom is often the last step before your toasting duties officially end. But before you raise your glass, remember to offer your best wishes to both the bride and groom. Once those sentiments have been expressed, ask the guests to raise their glasses and toast the newlyweds. n
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lanning a perfect wedding is no small undertaking. From scheduling venues and hiring vendors to tasting menus, lots of decisions must be made when planning a wedding. But when the pieces fall into place, the entire day can be magical. One of the final components of weddings are the favors guests will take home with them as mementos of the festivities. Though favors don’t require immediate attention, that does not mean couples should wait until the last minute to made decisions regarding their wedding favors. Brides- and grooms-to-be should not underestimate the importance of handing out wedding favors, a tradition with a rich history. A wedding favor is considered a symbol of good will to guests, and there are many different wedding favors on the market. Finding the right one can take a little work. It is usually a good idea to find something that suits the theme of the wedding and is both long-lasting and practical. Try to avoid anything that is too kitschy. A couple’s budget should be considered when choosing wedding favors. A couple may want to give their guests lavish gifts but should only do so if their budget allows. It may be challenging for couples to find favors that fit the theme of their wedding, as well as their own personalities and budgets. But it can be done. The following are some favorfinding guidelines. Be creative Wedding favors can be just about anything, so there’s no need to stick to Jordan almonds or wine bottle stoppers. The more creative couples are, the more receptive their guests will likely be. For example, for an autumn-theme wedding, fill mason jars with the ingredients for a spiced cake and give the recipe directions on a tag. For a summer wedding, gift guests with a sun and surf survival bag, full of sunblock, a beach towel and sunglasses. Complete the theme Some weddings follow a particular theme from start to finish, and wedding favors should stick with that theme. Couples who will showcase their love of travel on their wedding days may want to give guests keychains or purse holders that feature popular landmarks around the world. Those who are admitted beach bums may want to present a
small fishbowl with sand and a goldfish inside, reminiscent of days at the seashore. Go traditional Couples who opt for universally appealing favors can lean toward some popular options, such as silver cake servers, candlestick holders, decorative photo frames, or engraved keepsake boxes. Aim for favors that have utility. Otherwise, favors may end up collecting dust on someone’s shelf. Food and beverage gifts are fun Food favors mean guests can enjoy their gifts and not have to worry about finding space inside their homes to display trinkets. Food favors can be lavishly decorated cookies, fine chocolates, petit fours, small bottles of champagne or cupcakes decorated like the wedding cake. Favors are often integral to wedding celebrations. Selecting a favor that will be appreciated and fit with the wedding is often a fun and stress-free part of planning a wedding. n
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Casa Di Napoli epitomizes all that fine dining entails, from the ambience to the cordiality of the staff and, of course, to the food. By Frank Gabriel • feedback@acweekly.com
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oaring ceilings, terracotta hues and romantic open space at Casa Di Napoli exemplify everything we’ve come to associate with fine Italian dining. An original anchor restaurant at Showboat, Casa has been in existence since the sprawling facility debuted in 1987. While it has enjoyed a solid reputation prior, the current edition, featuring masterful cuisine from chef Carl Colucci, deserves mention among the most elevated purveyors of Italian fare regionally. A recent review meal — on perhaps the single busiest Saturday night of winter — demonstrated that from start to finish. Begin with the warm, genuine welcome all visitors receive from front of the house management. What is it they say about first impressions? We can’t tell you how many restaurants miss the mark in this regard right from jump. In today’s crowded, competitive market, dining out should always be treated as if it is a special occasion by initial-contact restaurant personnel. In point of fact, all employees we encountered — hostesses, wait staff, food runners and bussers — provide a genteel, gracious experience, an ideal foil for Colucci’s creations. We began with southern Italian classic mozzarella en carozza — soft, fresh cheese stuffed inside Italian bread and panfried. It takes a gentle hand to create the kind of golden caramelization, known as the Maillard Reaction in French cookery, accomplished here. Within the bread shell, cheese was warm and melted, but not so much as to pool or spill out like chocolate lava cake. Accompanied by chunky marinara, the log-like shape proved more than enough
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for two to split. Arugula salad brought a heaping mound of tender greens, enhanced by spectacular fig jam. Striped across the plate beneath the salad, this sublime raw product, seasoned with cumin, delivered a punch of earthy, smoky sweetness. Pairing well with the natural tang and pepper of arugula, the fig’s complex essence added depth and roundness to a potent main ingredient. Clams oreganata, six gorgeous little necks, were spooned with just enough seasoned breadcrumbs to compliment the seafood, without overwhelming its natural delicacy. The clams themselves were tender and so fresh they oozed just the slightest bit of delicious briny, oceanic
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liquid when consumed. A simple dish based on quality ingredients handled skillfully, the standard of all great Italian food. No meal from that country would be authentic or complete however, without a pasta course. We split an order of sacchetti, pretty little pouches, tortellini-sized. Soft and pliable, they lounged in a steam bath of rosa tomato sauce, accessorized by shards of crispy pancetta. Warm and comforting, these pillowy bundles were a lovely antidote to the chafing temps outside — the very definition of Italian soul food. One of the most pleasant surprises at Casa is their variety of seafood entrees. We counted more than 10, including mul-
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tiple nightly additions. After much debate, my dining partner settled on seafood risotto, blending scallops, shrimp, lots of lump crabmeat and peas with northern Italy’s most cherished grain. Presented in a wide bowl, the risotto was admirably loose, spreading out as she dug into the mountainous serving. A pair of striking heirloom baby carrots, in the darkest imaginable shade of red, made for a vibrant, contrasting garnish topside. But the rice itself, as it should be, remained front-and-center, definitively playing lead. Achingly good, it possessed just enough residual bite to be texturally correct, often an issue. Packed with the trio of aquatic proteins in a nearly oneto-one ratio, it was hearty and thoroughly satisfying. Diver scallops, my selection, arrived on a long, narrow plate. The quintet of silver dollar-sized mollusks had been seared, leaving a similar golden crust as our mozz starter. Sliced open, they were nearly sashimirare, the only proper way to protect these succulent bivalves amazing natural personalities. They rode atop a bed of soft polenta, studded with bits of slender asparagus. A fairly assertive citrus lemon butter sauce with pancetta and dots of arugula pesto on each scallop added thoughtful complimentary and contrasting tastes to a sensational plating. Desserts brought traditional tartufo, a hard chocolate dome surrounding dense chocolate ice cream with cherries at its center plus a well-crafted chocolate hazelnut cake. Translating as “truffle” the tartufo, rich but not overly sweet, was a sterling exclamation point to a memorable Italian repast. ■ see more online @
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Johnny’s Café & Cocktails
9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor.com. Open year round from 7am-9pm, weekends till midnight.
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For casino restaurants and independent establishments located within casino properties, including restaurants located inside The Quarter at the Tropicana and at The Pier Shops at Caesars, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more listings, visit acweekly.com.
Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern
2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution, Angeloʼs has flourished for three generations.
Angeloni’s II Restaurant
2400 Arctic Ave. 344-7875. angelonis.com. Fine Italian cuisine and wine selection.
Atlantic City Bar & Grill
1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 348-8080. acbarandgrill.com. Lobster, pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and more.
AC. Bottle Co./Iron Room
648 N. Albany Ave. 348-6400. acbottlecompany.com. Wine/spirits shop with Iron Room restaurant and bar specializing in small plates.
Jo Jo’s Trattoria & Pizzeria
The Melting Pot
2112 Atlantic Ave. 441-1100. meltingpot.com/ atlantic-city. Fondue restaurant with romantic dining experience.
Pic A Lilli Pub
231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. picalilliac. com. Open 24/7. Full menu. Serving lunch & dinner daily.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. ruthschrisatlanticcity.com. Prime beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list.
Teplitzky’s
111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). 4284550. thechelsea-ac.com. Retro-style diner with cocktail lounge and coffee shop.
Tun Tavern
2 Convention Blvd. 347-7800. tuntavern. com. A.C.ʼs first steakhouse and brewery, now serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Microbrews.
BRIGANTINE
2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-9461 or 345-5766. Andre’s Italian Restaurant
Chelsea Pub
8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4700. chelseapubandinn. com. Popular local hangout, open 24/7.
Dining on the Fifth
111 S. Chelsea Ave (inside The Chelsea hotel). 428-4556. thechelsea-ac.com. Upscale dining and lounge experience..
Dock’s Oyster House
2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood.
Ducktown Tavern
2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining.
3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily.
Irish Pub
St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime..
Kelsey and Kim’s
201 Melrose Ave. 350-6800. kelseyandkim. com. Classic southern soul food with a twist, including fried chicken and waffles. Open daily 7am-10pm; BYOB/cash only.
Kelsey’s
1545 Pacific Ave. (Corner of Kentucky Ave.). 344-2200. New soul food restaurant from the owners of Kelsey And Kimʼs. Open 4pm-mid. Sun., Wed. and Thurs.; until 2am Fri. & Sat.
Knife & Fork
3600 Atlantic Ave. (Corner of Atlantic and Pacific). 344-1133. knifeandforkinn.com. Historic landmark restaurant with seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill.
Cellar 32
3119 Revere Blvd. (Located at corner of 32nd and Revere). 264-9463. thecellar32.com. Entree and tapas style restaurant, bar .
St. George’s Pub
4282 Harbor Beach Blvd. stgeorgespub.com. Best wings on earth, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches.
Yuki Hana
3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608. yukihanabrigantine.com. Japanese/Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar.
DOWNBEACH VENTNOR, MARGATE & LONGPORT Aroma Bistro
6414 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-4111. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner under strict Kosher supervision.
Barrels
9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-4400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food.
Bubbies Bistro
5204 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-7200. bubbiesbistro.com. Kosher Italian & Mediterranean homemade food.
Downbeach Deli
8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. downbeachdeli.net. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. 7310 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-1466. hannahgs.com. Open daily 7am-2pm.
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Maynard’s Café
9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com. Lunch and dinner specials. Starlight Garden bar open daily.
Malelani Café
5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com. Paninis, pastries, salad bar, coffee, cappucino, tea. Free wifi.
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Sofia
9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8229111. sofiaofmargate.com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3:45 - 6pm
South End Pizza
9702 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-5402.
Now Accepting Reservations
9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com.
Tomatoe’s
9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees.
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Ventura’s Greenhouse
106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.
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800 Bay By Philippe
800 Bay Ave., Somers Point, 926-3500. 800baybyphilippe.com.
Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante
2405 New Rd., Northfield. 646-7565. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.
Assaggio
500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona. 9653303. assaggiogalloway.com. Italian cuisine. (Formerly Tre Figlio).
Athenian Garden
619 New York Rd. (Rt. 9), Galloway. 748-1818. athenian-garden.com. Authentic Greek cuisine.
Baia Restaurant
998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. baiarestaurant. com. 926-9611. Casual dining.
Bay Avenue Sushi
718 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 601-8822. bayavesushi.com.
Bombay Indian Restaurant
English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience. CONTINUED ON NEXT PG.
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1312 W. Brigantine Ave. 266-1124. Serving pizza, subs, steaks, Italian dinners, grilled seafood, cappuccino and desserts.
Hannah G’s
77307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-5683. Homestyle cooking to go. Beach-bucket lunches and daily blackboard specials.
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Baltimore Grill (Tony’s)
baltimoregrill.com. An A.C. landmark since the 1920s. Bar open 24/7, kitchen 11am-3am.
6501 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-6475. jojopizza.com. A family tradition since 1970.
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4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 6250144. cavallinonero.net. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties. \
Chickie’s and Pete’s
6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. chickiesandpetes.com.
Clancy’s by the Bay
101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 927-6969. clancysbythebay.com. Lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Crab Trap
2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap. com. Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, desserts and more. Live entertainment nightly.
East Bay Crab & Grill
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6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Specializing in all-you-can-eat crabs.
El Coyote
Corner of Ocean Heights Ave. and Zion Rd, EHT. 927-0004. elcoyoteeht.com. Southwest grill and contemporary Mexican cuisine.
El Costeño
28 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 926-0076. Authentic Mexican. Open 10am-10pm.
Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern
Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. fredandethelstavern.com. Family restaurant, casual dining.
Fuji
La Hacienda
Sack O’ Subs
Gaspare’s Gourmet Italian
La Pizzatega
Sakura
210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861. fujilinwood.com. Open Mon.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 4:30pm-9:30pm.
Harbor Village Square, 501 Zion Rd., EHT. 6532112. gaspares.com.
Goodfellows, W.L.
310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1942. wlgoodfellows.com.
Hibachi Grill & Buffet
4450 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 6250888. hibachibuffetusa.com.
The Inn at Sugar Hill
Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 625-2226. innatsugarhill.com. Food and cocktails on the waterfront.
Johnny Rockets
Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets. com. 1960s-themed classic burger joint and more.
Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 and at 6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille. com. Homemade Italian specialties.
Kelsey & Kim’s Soul Food
52 N. Main St., Pleasantville. 484-8448. kelseyandkim.com. Classic southern style soul food with a twist. Open daily 11am-10pm.
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Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. lapizzatega.com. Serving seafood, veal, pasta, steak, subs and salads.
801 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 788-8838. latzsbythebay.com.
908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. 927-2759. sandipointe.com. Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.
LB One
Shore Diner
6605 Black Horse Pike. 813-2092. lb-one.biz. Steakhouse cuisine.
LP Steak
Smithville Inn
Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian Cooking
Tap Room & Grille
Central Square, Linwood. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Ram’s Head Inn
9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Fine dining.
Roberta’s by Joe Muldoon
1205 Tilton Road, The Plaza at Center Point (near Esthetica), Northfield. Ingredients prepared on premises. Taste the freshness.
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A Touch of Italy
6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 646-1855. touchofitaly.net. Fine Italian cuisine and lounge.
Ventura’s Offshore Café
2015 Shore Rd., Northfield. 641-5158. venturascafe.com. Award-winning filet mignon, pan pizzas and more. Delivery. n
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Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236-4465. Featuring Sunday brunch. Open Sun.-Thurs. lunch from 11am. Fri.& Sat. dinner from 5pm..
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Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. smithvilleinn.com. Traditional area hotspot.
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6710 Tilton Rd., EHT. 641-3669. shorediner. com. Diner fare, specials and extraordinary beer and wine selection.
1333 New Rd., Northfield. 646-8189. lukepalladino.com. Luke Palladino’s modern twist on a traditional steakhouse. BYOB.
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4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons Shopping Ctr.)., Mays Landing. 485-0071. sakurasteakhouse.com. .
Sandi Pointe
Latz’s by the Bay
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645-0500
784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 646-6555. sackosubs.com. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads.
265 S. New York Rd. (Rt. 9), Galloway. 6526050. lahaciendanj.com. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
“Don’t let our name fool you! We serve more than Award-Winning crab dishes. We also feature lobster, juicy prime rib, steak and fresh fish from around the world… …Best of all, we’re right next door!”
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Arturo’s
Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.
Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood
Owned by Atlantic City restaurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty. Features extensive raw bar and fresh seafood.
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Gold Tooth Gerties
Boasting fresh bagels and homemade pizza daily, this seasonal food-stop offers not only bottled beers, ice-cream and French fries, but also outside Boardwalk seating.
Wild About Wings
Deep-fried southern chicken and wings.
Johnny Rockets
BorGaTa
340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant.
Nanking Restaurant
Featuring Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisines. Open for lunch and dinner.
Noodle Village
Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.
Pickles Deli Express
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Bobby Flay Steak
Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.
Borgata Buffet
Extensive buffet menu. Breakfast, $15.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $18.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon3pm; Dinner $30.95 (plus tax) Mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri., Sun. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. Brunch $27.95 (plus tax) 8am-3pm.
Seasonal eatery known for giant sandwiches and premium boardwalk seating. Open daily noon-9pm.
Bread + Butter
The Reserve/Preview Bar
Fornelletto
Bally’s iconic culinary experience highlighting seafood and steaks.
Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts. Celebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.
Izakaya
6ix: A Bistro
A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.
Taste of the Shore
N.O.W. (Noodles of the World)
American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.
Featuring Primo Pizza, Sack O’Subs.
Roma
Casual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh salads.
Sunroom
Lobby of The Water Club featuring tapas and small bits.
The Cafeteria
Full of quick food options including Fatburger, Tony Luke’s and Ben & Jerry’s.
The Metropolitan
French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes.
28 West Bar and Bites Menu of upscale casual fare. .
Wolfgang Puck American Grille
Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.
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Atlantic Grill
Grilled fish, steaks, raw bar and exquisite sushi.
Boardwalk Buffet
Enjoy a line-up of delicious dishes. Italian, fresh seafood, Asian, BBQ, Tex-Mex and everything in between, and top it off with an array of desserts.
Cafe Roma
Open 24/7 with a breakfast buffet daily.
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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 Tuscan Steakhouse
Prime steaks and seafood, this restaurant serves up farm to table specials on a daily basis.
Tazza
Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
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Buddakan
674-0100. buddakanac.com. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.
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348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen.
Piazza di Giorgio
345-3100. Food Court with A Taste of Tuscany, South of the Border, Salad Sensations, Hot Off the Grille, and Udon Creations.
Lillie’s Asian Cuisine
Located on the casino floor adjacent to the Asian gaming pit, featuring noodle bowls, sushi and sashimi. Cantonese, Szechwan and pan-Asian cuisine.
Michael Patrick’s Brasserie
Open 24/7. European style brasserie that serves an upscale menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located directly off the atrium and casino.
H2O Pool & Bar Grill
Souzai Sushi & Sake
348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.
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The Buffet
Buffet has all your traditional favorites. Open daily from 11:30am. Classic seafood house. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.
The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant
Seasonal bayfront bar and restaurant.
Grotto
Classic Italian cuisine. Bistro menu Mon.-Thurs., 11:30am-mid., Fri.-Sun., 11:30am-4pm, at the bar. Dinner menu, Fri., Sat., 4-11pm (pizza until 1am); Sun., 4-10pm (pizza until mid.).
McCormick & Schmick’s
More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.
Sammy D’s
A retro coffee shop that gives modern and casual American cuisine a unique twist. Bar offers daily drink specials.
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
The Steakhouse
HarraH’s resort 441-5000
Chart House
Italian restaurant using fresh, locally-sourced produce and gourmet ingredients from Italy.
Located on the 6th Floor, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic City skyline. Opened seasonly; enjoy light fare by the pool. The original Vic & Anthony’s in Houston is routinely voted one of America’s 10 best steakhouses with succulent beef, lobster and unique appetizers. Open Tues.-Thurs., 5-10pm; Fri., Sat., 5-11pm; Closed Sun., Mon.
Bill’s Bar and Burger Classic burgers and more.
Bluepoint Bar
A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.
Dos Caminos
Authentic Mexican delights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Reservations: 441-5575.
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Luke Palladino at Harrah’s Resort
Gourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.
Taste of the Shore
Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.
Tazza
Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
Waterfront Buffet
Extensive items. Total Reward Holders Mon.Fri. $34.99; Non-Reward Holders $36.99; children $14.99. Sat. breakfast Total Rewards Members $22.99, non-members $26.99; children, $9.99. Sat. dinner, Sunday Brunch and dinner, $39.99; children, $9.99.
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Iron Chef Jose Garces presents an authentic Andalusian tapas bar.
Breadsticks Cafe & Grill
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.
The Buffet
Open Mon.-Thurs. noon-8pm; Fri., Sat. noon10pm; Sun. noon-9pm. Cost: $29.95 (all-youcan-eat crab legs and shrimp); $24.95 with Resorts Star Card.
Capriccio
Zagat Award-winning Italian restaurant. Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm available for $44.95 per person. Closed Mon.-Tues. Open Wed.-Sat. 6pm-11pm.
Eastwind Noodle Bar
Noodle bar open Mon.-Thurs., noon-1am; Fri. noon-2am; Sat., 11am-2am; Sun. 11am-1am.
Gallagher’s Steakhouse
340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse located on Resorts’ dining level. Sun.Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. Gallagher’s Burger Bar located across the hall.
LandShark Bar & Grill
431-4120. Casual dining with a Margaritaville theme right on the beach. Mon.-Sun. 11am2am.
Margaritaville Coffee Shop
431-4166. Signature collection of gourmet coffees like its License to Chill Coffee (caffeinefree). Mon.-Sun. 7am-7pm.
Margaritaville Restaurant
431-4100. Casual dining a tiki bar, and Buffettinspired accent pieces throughout. Mon.-Sun. 7am-2am.
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Iron Chef Marc Forgione pairs his awardwinning, modern and signature take on fine dining with the comforts of the new American steakhouse.
Azure by Allegretti
Brings together the flavors of Chef Allegretti’s culinary experiences. He pairs the flavors of his Italian heritage with his own French culinary pedigree to create a modern take on Riviera classics.
Corso Coffee
Located on Revelry level near Ocean Way. Open daily, 7am-9:30pm.
Distrito Cantina
From Chef Jose Garces, is a festive margarita bar with a selection of 100 tequilas and modern Mexican street food from the Guapos take-out window. It’s a street truck set-up on the casino floor.
Lugo Caffé
An energetic brasserie offering a fresh take on modern Italian classics. Chef Stefano Chiaruga will serve up homemade pastas, Neapolitanstyle brick oven pizza, mozzarella made fresh on-site, and meatballs.
Luke’s Kitchen and Marketplace
Featuring cuisine prepared by lauded chef Luke Palladino. An 80-seat eatery serving up eclectic fare using fresh, seasonal ingredients. A specialty gourmet market will also offer salumi, a variety of specialty olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, pasta, and beer and wine by the bottle. Open daily, 6am-2am.
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Breakfast menu that includes create-your-own omelets, filet mignon and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, homemade corned-beef hash, French toast creme brulee, Belgian waffles, and egg-in-a-hole brioche. Hours: A la carte breakfast, 7am-12pm; lunch, noon-4pm.
Award-winning chef and master of Belgian cuisine, Robert Wiedmaier, blends the comfort of a pub, live rock and roll, the energy of a sports bar, and commitment to culinary excellence to raise “eating at the bar” to a whole new level. A selection of over 150 Belgian and domestic beers.
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breakfast dishes, homemade pastas, burgers, fresh sandwiches, and more.
Sky Café
Take in ocean views from this circular bar located next to the InOut pool. Breakfast buffet and omelet bar: 6am-noon. Snack Menu: noon-10pm.
Village Whiskey
From Chef Jose Garces, serves spirits and artfully crafted cocktails alongside classic American cuisine.
Yuboka
Chef Jose Garces presents this noodle bar serving dim sum, Asian-inspired small plates and steaming bowls of noodle soup. Located on the casino floor, next to his Amada Restaurant. Guests may order from the walk-up window and choose to sit down or take their order to-go.
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Casa Di Napoli
Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes. Mon. & Thurs. 5:30-10pm; Fri. 5-9pm; Sat. 5-10pm
Crossroads at House of Blues
Food Network star Chef Aaron Sanchez purveys delicious appetizers like citrus marinated steak tacos with Cotija cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa, and American classics like lobster macaroni & cheese, slow cooked ribs and buttermilk fried chicken. Sun. – Thurs., 7am-10pm; Fri. – Sat., 7am-2am.
Earl of Sandwich
Popular restaurant chain featuring sandwiches, salads and desserts. Open 24-7. There is also a breakfast menu serving a choice of eight made-to-order hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and other offerings from 7-11am Mon.-Fri. and 10-11:30am on Saturday and Sunday.
Foundation Room Restaurant
Tapas style menu. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 6-11pm. Reservations recommended; dress code is business casual.
French Quarter Buffet
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Marketplace Express
348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 8am-mid.; Fri., Sat., 8am-2am. Located next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes. Sun.– Thurs. noon-10pm; Fri ., Sat. noon – 4am
Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge
Hours: Sun., Wed. & Thurs. 5:30-10pm; Fri 5-9pm; Sat 5-10pm. Certified USDA Prime steaks, sushi rolls and an extensive list of craft beers, wines and signature cocktails.
Worship Surf Bar
Wings, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. 609-343-4088; Sun., Mon. Noon – mid.; Fri. 4pm-2am; Sat. noon-2am
Tropicana 340-4000
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar
Seafood, burgers and “nearly world-famous” chicken wings served by the famous Hooters girls. Marketplace Express has something for everyone. Grab-and-go coffee, drinks, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, salads, & sandwiches.
Perry’s Pizza
An authentic pizzeria with Italian specialties and more.
Tony Luke’s
Bite into the “real taste of South Philly” with renowned cheesesteaks and other top notch sandwiches.
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Golden Dynasty
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.
A Dam Good Deli
“Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups.
Boardwalk Favorites
Mexican favorites like fresh fish tacos and their signature table-side guacamole.
Fiesta Buffet
Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Dinner buffet for $24.95 per person. Hours: Sun.-Fri. 8am-3pm; dinner served 4-8pm; Sat. 8am-3pm; 4-9pm dinner.
With Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, Arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Sarah’s Cookies.
TruMp Taj Mahal 449-1000
Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.
On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 4410007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.).
Il Mulino New York
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.
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
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Moon at Dynasty
348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.
The Palm
344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes. Mon.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 5-11pm; Sun. 4-9pm. Lunch is served Fri. 11:30am-3pm.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette.
Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
348-8600. Authentic pubs were imported from Ireland and reassembled here. Pub fare and modern interpretations of classic Irish dishes.
Classic Boardwalk treats including foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.
Casa Taco & Tequila Bar
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24 Central Cafe
An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood.
Evo
2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.
Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections.
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.
Robert’s Steakhouse
Classic steakhouse located just off the casino floor. 1.855.500.ROBERTS or visit RobertsAtlanticCity.com
Royal Albert’s Palace
On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 4499200. Fine Indian cuisine.
Sultan’s Feast
Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order and more.
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‘Sexual Perversity in Chicago’ becomes ‘About Last Night’ again By Lori Hoffman • feedback@acweekly.com
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Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.
Located on the sixth floor, house features great steaks, and seafood selections. Open Fri.-Sat. 5.30-10pm, Sunday
Dynasty
Philly’s favorite full-service restaurant and sports bar, with its equally famous crabs and crab fries just off Tropicana’s casino floor.
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347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu.
Gourmet burgers cooked over an open flame including the eatery’s signature 24-oz. Hubcap Burger. Full service bar and live entertainment.
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It must be nice coming back to the area that first inspired you to become a magician. I love it. I always loved performing in Atlantic City. I love seeing friends and family, growing up in that area. That’s the place where I first started. Every time I come back it is a dream come true. You are starring in the final presentation of Masters of Illusion Live. What are you bringing to dazzle the audience? I’m always bringing something spectacular. A bunch of stuff I’m bringing is new to Atlantic City. It will be great to show them some of the new routines and new effects. You are been working with Dance With the Star’s pro Lacey Schwimmer. She did all of the choreography for me out in Las Vegas and she still does some choreography for me. Some of the dance routines that you will see in Atlantic City are her creations.
It sounds like you are going all out for your return. I wanted to come back and of course working for Masters of Illusion is a lot of fun. We shot the TV show with them over the summer and it will be airing hopefully this spring. Getting the opportunity to work with them is amazing not just with the whole production team, but to work with the other magicians, some that I grew up watching. It’s great to be sharing a stage with them and to be working with Gay Blackstone [Executive Producer of the TV show and the daughter of the great illusionist Harry Blackstone, Jr.]. She is a legend in magic. Does working with other illusionists create a ‘friendly rivalry’? There is no rivalry. We are just there to have a good time and put on a great show for the audience This is just one show but is there any chance to might return with a regular gig in Atlantic City? I would love to return. As of now I don’t have any specific dates when I will be there, but I would say within the next couple years I will be there with a full run of shows. What’s officially next for you? I’m doing this tour and then I’m doing a tour myself in Connecticut and Chicago and I’m going to California for the summer at Magic Mountain. I like being closer to the beach, but I wish I were on the East Coast. You are only here one night, but is there any particular place you want to go? Whenever I come back to Atlantic City I walk the Boardwalk and check out the beach and see what’s new. I love standing on the beach and looking out at the ocean. I’ve been in Las Vegas and it’s beautiful being on the Strip but you’re in the middle of the desert. New Jersey and the Jersey shore, once you’ve experienced it, it is a place you always want to come back to. It’s the place I call home. ■
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Greg Vaccarello and Alycia Cooper Appearing with Tim Grill Feb. 20 to Feb. 23
Cash purchases only. Must be at least 18 years of age. Prior ticket purchases not included. Offer good at Comedy Stop Box Office located at the Comedy Stop in the Quarter. Minimum one drink purchase required. Must be purchased day of show. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. One Per Customer. Cash purchases only. Coupon valid Thursday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 23 to Thursday, Feb. 27.
The Number 1 Comedy Club in A.C. for 30 Years!
SHOWTIMES:
Sun. to Thurs. 9pm Fri. & Sat. 9pm & 11:15pm “Like Us On Facebook” Go to: “www.facebook.com/comedystop”
Tickets available at our box office,
Call 1-877-FUNNY AC
Or call Ticketmaster 1-800-736-1420 www.TheComedyStop.com
Located on the 3rd Floor
Kephart & Corti Productions, Inc.