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rels), blancos (bottled within two months of distillation), and mescals and sotols — like tequila distilled from the agave plant, but each with a regionalized Mexican distinction. “All of the staff at Gypsy Bar is certified by the Tequila Regulatory Council,” says Lupo. “They are extremely knowledgeable and happy to teach our guests about the many different types and brands of tequila. “We have an extensive tequila list with descriptions about each beverage to further inform the customers about what makes each unique. If you are new to Gypsy I would recommend trying a flight [$20], which consists of three one-ounce snifters of premium tequilas for you to compare and enjoy.” Gypsy Bar also offers an extensive list of margaritas, mojitos, sangrias and signature drinks. Among the most popular, says Lupo, are the Pomegranate Margarita (Siembra Azule reposado, Grand Marnier, fresh lime and pomegranate juices) and the Cougarita (the house margarita made with Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, Cointreau, a special homemade sour mix, and agave syrup). Most cocktails are $9 but one — the Agave Suave — is made with El Tesoro Paradiso tequila, Grand Marnier 100-Year and fresh lime juice for $60, which, according to the menu, is “worth every penny.” The Gypsy Bar also has its own brand of pineapple-infused tequila ($9) and recently introduced its own infusion of jalapeño tequila, which can be served as a shot or in Gypsy Bar’s newest concoction, the Spicy Margarita. There are also eight bottled beers and 10 draft beers (“cervezas”) on tap, including Yuengling Lager, Stella Artois, Bass, Heineken, Guinness, Blue Moon, Blue Point, Sierra Nevada, Michelob Ultra and Gypsy’s specialty craft beer of the month. Gypsy Bar’s springtime schedule is Wednesday and Sunday 6pm-1am, Friday and Saturday 6pm-3am, and Thursday 6pm2am. There is no regular food service, but a special menu is available for larger groups that reserve Gypsy Bar for private parties. Visit theborgata.com/nightlife/bars. ■
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or over a decade now, Borgata has done a commendable job keeping its clientele happy with a variety of entertainment options, from A-list DJs at MIXX and mur.mur nightclubs to headliners that span the gamut in the Event Center and the more intimate Music Box. Another entertainment component that frequently sees long lines waiting to gain entry is the Gypsy Bar, fronted by huge ornate iron doors and sited right at the foot of the elevators leading up to the Event Center. And it isn’t unheard of to occasionally have headline acts head over to the Gypsy Bar after their shows and join in the festivities. “Gypsy Bar has been an invaluable nightlife option since Borgata’s inception in 2003,” says Borgata senior vice president of operations Joe Lupo. “Because we do not require a cover charge, the bar presents a sense of inclusion to anyone who is looking to enjoy an array of live music in a fun, casual atmosphere. “It’s the ideal bar of choice for concert goers to either pre-game with their friends before a show in the Music Box or Event Center, or to keep the night going after a headlining act,” adds Lupo. “We have seen numerous entertainers such as Jimmy Fallon, Weezer, Vince Neil, Dave Navarro, the Beach Boys and Il Divo spontaneously jump up on stage and interact with the band and their fans. You never know who you may run into on any given night.” The Borgata seeks out the best bands in South Jersey and beyond to perform five nights per week at Gypsy Bar (Wednesday through Sunday) free of charge, including a regular Philly quintet called The Loop on Thursday (9pm) and two bands every Friday and Saturday night starting 7 and 11pm. The majority of Gypsy Bar bands take a fairy conventional approach to their look and musical repertoire, but occasionally one shows up with a quirky kind of vibe, like a quartet from North Jersey that’s been around for over 20 years — The Nerds — who perform there Friday night, March 29, starting 11pm. The Nerds blend a highenergy sound with a comedic twist, each looking as exceedingly intellectual and socially awkward as the band’s name might imply. “Twenty years and still going strong, like the Energizer Bunny — or more like the deadly bunny guarding the cave in Monty Python’s Holy Grail,” say The Nerds on their Web site (the-nerds.com). The Gypsy Bar also features one of the best tequila selections this side of Tijuana, with over 100 brands available ranging from $8 to $75 (Patron Gran Burdeos) per serving. The tequila menu is distinguished by anejos (aged at least one year and best served straight), reposados (aged two to 12 months in oak bar-
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n case you didn’t get the memo, Starship is back. More accurately, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas — one of two bands that can trace its musical DNA to original 1960s acid rockers Jefferson Airplane — is on the road again for all the reasons bands usually tour: to promote something new. In September, after several years and a bunch of false starts, Starship released the album Loveless Fascination. It’s the band’s first studio album since its 1989 release Love Among the Cannibals, Starship’s first album after original Jefferson Airplane co-founder Grace Slick left the group. (Several years earlier, another original Airplane pilot, Paul Kantner, left Starship. The lineup card for the bands spawned by Jefferson Airplane can be very confusing; to save space here, we recommend looking it up on either Google or wikipedia.org.) Thomas, Starship’s front man, says while the new disc may seem musically nostalgic, it’s anything but a romp in the way-back machine. “In some ways, this feels like a ’70s record,” Thomas says on the band’s Web site. “It’s organic, and there’s a real edge to it. We stopped and started this record so many times over the past years. But once we found the right guy and hit our stride, it all clicked.” The “right guy” was musician and producer Jeff Pilson, whose credits on bass include stints with Foreigner, Dio and the heavy metal band Dokken. Thomas, who first made his voice heard as lead singer on the Elvin Bishop Group’s 1975 hit “Fooled Around and Fell In Love,” said Pilson helped create the edge and provide the incentive for Thomas and Starship to finally complete the album. “Once he came in, we found our musical direction,” Thomas, 64, says. He helped us craft something classic, but with modern elements.” Like many albums, Loveless Fascination explores a theme familiar to many — relationships that don’t work out. Songs include titles that hearken back to and support the theme: “You Never Know,” “Nothing Can Keep Me From You” and “It’s Not the Same As Love.” “But that’s OK,” Thomas says, noting that Starship is hardly the first band to exploit that particular human condition. “The Eagles made quite a career out of that.” Starship — originally called Jefferson Starship, then simply Starship — had a tumultuous decade during the 1980s, which is when the band produced some of its biggest hits while Slick was sharing lead vocal
duties with Thomas. “Sara” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” were both monster hits. But the single that drew the most attention — and criticism — was 1985’s musically polarizing “We Built This City.” Critics reviled the song and claimed the band — which, as Jefferson Airplane, had iconic counter-culture hits in the late ’60s hits like “Somebody to Love,” “White Rabbit” and “Volunteers” — had sold out. In hindsight, Thomas understands why the band took a lot of heat for that particular song. “A lot of rock and roll bands were sort of catering more towards contemporary hits radio,” Thomas told the Web site Ultimate Classic Rock in September. “I think for a band like Starship ... the standards were so different for a band that emerged out of the ’60s from Jefferson Airplane. So people had a tendency to really romanticize that era and the whole counter-cultural and underground aspect of music in the ’60s. I think as I’ve said before that ‘We Built This City’ just kind of became the poster child of a whole trend of music that a lot of people didn’t care for, whether they were wrong or right.” Sounds like Thomas wishes the band never recorded that song and would toss it in the trash if given a second chance, right? No way. “Would I take it back? The first No. 1 single in the history of the band? That was an exciting time for us. We were digging that,” he says. “And the song, we accomplished exactly what we set out to accomplish. We thought, ‘We’re going to reinvent the band, this is the sound we’re going for and we’re going to use all of these new modern machines, techniques and recording processes and sounds to our advantage and have fun with it.’ It was like a whole new palette of colors to work with. So that’s what we set out to do and we did it.” Because Starship is promoting the new album, its audience can expect to hear at least three cuts from Loveless Fascination — perhaps even more — when the band performs Friday night, March 28, at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City. But Thomas knows audience really want to hear the band’s hits, so they’ll probably slide the new songs in and around the classics. “It’s tough, but a lot of times, it has to do with where you place the new songs in the set list,” he says. “I’ve found that you don’t want to come right out of the gate with one, but if you place them kind of early in the show, the audience is a little more responsive.” n
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ATLANTIC CITY * For casino venues, see “Casino Capsule” p. 18 for entertainment listings. Visit acweekly.com for more detailed listings.
25 Hours *
Resorts. 344-6000. resortsac.com. 24-hour casino bar/lounge. Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 2-7pm. Reverse Happy hour 1-3am. Beer, wine and cocktail specials.
Anthem *
The Quarter at Tropicana. 576-5206, anthemlounge.com. Nightspot offering bottle service, DJs, drink specials and summer packages.
Atlantic City Bar & Grill
1219 Pacific at S. Carolina Ave. 3488080. acbarandgrill.com.Open 24/7.
A.C. Bottle Company/ The Iron Room
648 N. Albany Ave. 348-6400. acbottlecompany.com. Bar/lounge open from 3pm daily, 1pm Sunday. Live music, special events.
Bar 12-21 at Morton’s Steakhouse
Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 449-1044. caesarsac.com. Premium wines and martinis.
Blue Martini *
Ballyʼs, Park Place & Boardwalk. 3402709. ballysac.com. Live bands and DJs Fri. & Sat nights, and Latin Night Mondays. Bottle service available.
Boneyard Bar & Grill
20 S. Virginia Ave., 348-3360. Open daily 4pm-7am. Live music until 3am weekends.
Chickie’s & Pete’s
Tropicana. Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. Ultimate sports bar. Bar hours Sun.-Thurs., 11am-2am, Fri.-Sat. open until 3am.
Comedy Stop Cabaret *
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The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. 1-877-funnyAC. Shows Sunday.-Thurs., 9pm; 9pm and 11:15pm Fri.-Sat. Happy hour 5:307pm daily at Cassieʼs Bar.
The Continental
The Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-8300. continentalac.com. Famous Philly martini bar export. $5 Happy hour Sun.-Fri., 4-7pm.
Cuba Libre *
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Latin music, exclusive rum bar. Happy hour 5-7pm. Late Night Latin Floor Show Fri. and Sat. night.
Dock’s Oyster House
2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092, docksoysterhouse.com. Opens 5pm. Piano bar nightly.
Dos Caminos
Harrahʼs Resort, 777 Harrahʼs Blvd. 441-5165. harrahsresort.com. 441-5747. Tequila lounge open until 11pm weekdays, 1am weekends. DJs Wed., Fri. & Sat.
Ducktown Tavern
Tropicana, Brighton Ave. and the Boardwalk. boogienightsac.com. 888940-7080.
Borgata Comedy Club *
Dusk *
Music Box, One Borgata Way. theborgata.com. Tickets $20, shows 9pm nightly at the Music Box, except during headline acts.
Broadway Burger Bar
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. $5 Happy hour Sun.-Fri. 4-6pm and 10:30pm-midnight with food-and-drink specials.
Casa Taco & Tequila
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. Happy hour Sun.-Fri. 4-7pm, with $5 drinks and apps.
Chelsea Pub
8 S. Morris Ave. (across from Trop garage) 345-4916. chelseapubandinn. com. Open 24 hours.
Ego Bar and Lounge *
Firewaters
Tropicanaʼs Marketplace. 344-6699. tropicana.net. 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, martini bar.
Forum Lounge *
Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 1-800-677SHOW. caesarsac.com. Located on third floor. Live entertainment on weekends. Showboatʼs House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. 343-5795. hobatshowboat. com. Lounge hours Thurs., 8pm-4am, Fri.-Sat., 6pm-2am.
Freeze Daiquiri Bar
Showboat, showboatac.com, 343-4000. Lobby bar with tabletop video poker, fresh frozen drinks like Strawberry and Banana Berry daiquiri, Malibu Colada and Mango Move.
Girasole Ristorante & Bar
3108 Pacific Ave. (in Ocean Club Condos). 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Mediterranean style café with patio and lounge. Fashionably early Happy hour 5-7pm.
Gypsy Bar *
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata.com. Live music, gourmet tequila menu.
Hard Rock Cafe
Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 441-0007. hardrock.com. Home of authentic rock ʼnʼ roll memorabilia.
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Harry’s Oyster Bar
Ballyʼs, Park Place and the Boardwalk. 431-0092. harrysoysterbar.com. Casual sports-bar atmosphere. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm.
H2O Pool & Lounge
Golden Nugget, Huron and Brigantine Blvd. goldennugget.com. 800-777-8477. A.C.ʼs sleekest new outdoor poolside lounge. Open fire pits. Hours 11am10pm, until 2am Fri.-Sat., weather permitting.
Hooters
Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 449-1500. hooters.com. Full bar, 13 high-def TVs.
House of Blues Party Pit *
Eden Lounge *
HQ Nightclub *
Showboatʼs House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. hobatshowboat.com. 800522-4700. Live music, DJs and dancers Fri. & Sat., 7pm-4am.
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SEASON PASS • $315 • $135 savings Good for one ride wristband per day and one 3 hour session per day at one of our two water parks.
EASY RIDER • $235 • $90 savings
GREAT FOR PARENTS! Offers the same privileges as the Season Pass at a special price for children under 42” (in shoes) at the time of activation or for adults over 25 years of age.
WATER PARK ADMISSIONS • 10 admissions for $240 • $190 savings or 4 admissions for $130 • $42 savings Includes all day water park (general admission). Only available during our sale. GREAT TO SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
MOR-EZ CARD • $35 • $31 savings
Includes 60 ride tickets plus valuable coupons. NEW...Tickets can now be used on for the Xtreme Rides including Sky Coaster, Sky Scraper, High Flyer and Spring Shot!
MOREY’S PIERS GIFT CARDS • $25, $50, $75 OR $100 Can be applied towards any purchase at any Morey’s Piers’ ticket booth, Guest Services, water park ticket booth or retail store(s).
BREAKFAST IN THE SKY • certificate for 2 for $85 • 3rd person free ($40 value) Gift Certificates for a delicious breakfast served in style on the Giant Wheel. Advance reservations required. Limited availability.
PREORDER ONLINE TRAM CAR TICKET BOOK • 25 Rides $40 • $35 savings MARCH 20! Tickets do not expire. Sightseer Tram is owned and operated by Wildwoods’ Boardwalk S.I.D.
MIRROR MAZE COMBO PAKS • 10 admissions for $99 • $80 savings or 4 admissions for $49 • $22 savings 4 or 10 unlimited same day Mirror Maze admission, plus 3 same day passes to the Lazer Maze.
Order online at MoreysPiers.com • MOREY’S PIERS ANNUAL • starting march 20
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Phone orders & walk up purchases begin April 7th. WILD SAVINGS ON SUMMER FUN • April 7 thru April 25 Call 1-866-MOREYS1 (1-866-667-3971) every day from 7am to midnight. Walk up purchases can be made at the Morey’s Mariner’s Landing Pier Guest Services located on the Boardwalk at Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm. ALL FULLFILLMENT BEGINS APRIL 7TH.
Revel, 500 Boardwalk. 572-6412. revelresorts.com. revelnightlife.com. 40,000-square-foot club with four unique levels. Bottle service, renowned DJs every Thurs., Fri. & Sat.
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Trump Plaza, 2225 Boardwalk. 4410400. trumpplaza.com. Posh bar and
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Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. trumptaj.com. Nightlife hot spot. Almost Angels perform every Fri. & Sat., 10pm2am. Harrahʼs Resort, 777 Harrahʼs Blvd. 441-5165. harrahsresort.com. Live music starting 8pm nightly. Closed Tues.Thurs.
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Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 345-3875. duskac.com. Multi-level, 10,000 square foot nightclub. Open Tues., Fri. & Sat., 10pm till late. Tues. is service industry night.
dining. Specialty cocktails and wide variety of wines by the glass.
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Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com. Fivehour Happy hour 3-8pm Thurs.-Sat. at Teplitzkyʼs.
2400 Atlantic & Georgia aves. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Three Happy hours: 11am-1pm, 4-7pm and 3-5am. About 20 beers on tap.
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St. James Place at the Boardwalk. 3449063. theirishpub.com. A.C. landmark bar with many imported bottles and drafts. Free parking, open 24 hours.
Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque *
Revel, 500 Boardwalk. 340-0003. revelresorts.com. Open Sun.-Thurs. DJs spinning 10pm-4am, dancing and burlesque shows all night, 2am rock burlesque show.
Ivan Kane’s Casino Lounge
Revel, 500 Boardwalk. 340-0003. revelresorts.com. Open 7 days, Mon.-Thurs., 6pm-3am, Sat. from 1pm, Fri. and Sun. from 3pm. Specialty cocktails.
Izakaya
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com. Modern Japanese AC Weekly
pub. Sushi, sake and cocktails. Izakaya Monday, $7 sushi and drinks 5pm.
Jezebel’s *
Trump Plaza. 441-6000. trumpplaza. com. Casino lounge open 24 hours. Live entertainment, cocktails, bar-top video poker, big-screen TVs.
Kelsey’s
1545 Pacific Ave. at Kentucky Ave. kelseyandkims.com. Bar open 4pm-midnight weekdays, till 2am Fri.Sat. Happy hour 4-7pm daily and live music 7-10:30pm weekends.
Knife & Fork
Atlantic and Pacific aves. 344-1133. knifeandforkinn.com. Open daily at 4pm. Happy hour 4-6pm, half-priced apps at the bar.
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LandShark Bar & Grill *
Resorts, North Carolina Ave. and the Boardwalk. margaritavilleatlanticcity. com. Live music, cold draft beer and fabulous frozen concoctions.
Le Grand Fromage
25 Gordonʼs Alley. 347-2743. Late night menu, lounge open 8pm-8am. Live music weekends.
Liquid Bar
In Trump Plaza lobby, off Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue. trumpplaza. com. Stylish bar in casino lobby. Entertainment weekends.
Live Bar *
Golden Nugget, Huron and Brigantine Blvd., goldennugget.com. 800-7778477. Live bands and DJs Thurs.-Sat. nights from 9pm. Bottle service available.
Long Bar
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 317-1000. theborgata.com. Seven flat-screen TVs and small-plates menu. Open 4pm-2am Sun.-Thurs., 2pm-2am Fri.-Sat.
Lucky Dog Tavern
12 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. (formerly the Brass Rail). 487-4030. luckydogac.com. Drink and food specials. Six craft beers on tap.
Main Stage *
Ballyʼs Wild Wild West, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac.com. Beer-pong, mechanical bull. Open 24/7. Live music weekends.
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Margaritaville *
Resorts, North Carolina Ave. and the Boardwalk. 431-4100. margaritavilleatlanticcity.com. Nightly live entertainment, 5 OʼClock Somewhere Bar, lots of frozen concoctions.
Missile Bar *
The Quarter at Tropicana, upper level of Cuba Libre. 348-2000. missilebar. com. Open midnight-dawn Thurs.-Sun. DJ entertainment.
Mixx *
day Sun., 4-7pm Mon.-Fri., bar only. Many $4 specials.
Planet Rose Karaoke Bar
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-6565.
Pic-A-Lilli Pub
231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. Dinner menu. Beer specials daily, 11pm-2am. Two Happy hours daily, 11am-1pm and 4-6pm.
The Pool at Harrah’s *
Harrahʼs Resort, 777 Harrahʼs Blvd., harrahsresort.com.
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata.com. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10pm-late. High-energy dance club with world-renowned DJs.
Providence *
Mountain Bar
Ri´-Ra´ Irish Pub
Ballyʼs, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac.com. Open 24/7, western theme, DJs and live music.
mur.mur *
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata.com. Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pm-late. Nightclub with a personality of its own.
Mussel Bar
Revel, 500 Boardwalk, 225-9851, musselbar. com/revel.
Phillips Seafood
The Pier Shops at Caesars, Level 3, phillipsseafood.com, 348-2273. $4 Happy hour all
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 345-7800. providenceclubac.com. Nightclub w/ VIP bottle service and private lounges.
Scarduzio’s
Showboat, Delaware Ave. & Boardwalk. showboatac.com. Lounge open 5:30pm2am.
Scores
Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 1-855-500-Scores. trumptaj.com. Adultthemed entertainment complex.
The Social *
Revel, 500 Boardwalk, 340-0003. revelresorts.com. Three bars and two levels. Live music nightly, 9pm-12:30am. ʻRevelʼs Got Talentʼ every Sun., Comedy Social every Thurs.
Souzai
The Pier Shops at Caesars. Level 3, souzaisushi.com, 348-4443. Serving sushi and cocktails. Karaoke Sun, 9-11pm. Two Happy hours, 4-6pm and 9pm-close.
The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. rira.com. Authentic Irish pub.
Teplitzky’s Lounge
Robert’s Steakhouse Lounge
Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill
Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 1-855-500-Roberts. robertsatlanticcity. com.
Rush Lounge *
Golden Nugget, Huron Ave. and Brigantine Blvd. goldennugget.com. 800-777-8477. Live entertainment.
Sammy D’s
Harrahʼs Resort, 777 Harrahʼs Blvd. 441-5402. sammyds.com. Open 24 hours. Happy hour daily.
The Chelsea hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com. 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. Happy hour 5-7pm Mon.-Fri.
Vagabond Tap House
672 N Trenton Ave., Chelsea Heights. 3506721. vagabondac.com. 14 craft beers on tap. Happy hour 3-6pm daily. Quizzo 8pm Tues., live music Fri., DJ Sat. n
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ONGOING Winter Sweet Light and Music Show
Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. The free, nightly show celebrates the wonders of winter while showcasing the visual beauty and elegance of the season. Free. Every half hour daily from dusk to 10pm.
NOW TO MAY 2 Smithsonian Institution ‘Hometown Teams,’ ‘The Atlantic City Experience: Devotion and Determination’
Noyes Arts Garage Stockton College (at Wave parking garage), 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City. Both exhibits celebrate the sporting history of Atlantic City. Free. Exhibit available for viewing during normal Arts Garage hours, Wed.Sun. 10am-6pm. 345-2269, ext. 3112.
IN MARCH Art on Asbury’s “Travel Inspirations”
Art on Asbury Gallery, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Travel around the world this March with artwork inspired from near and far. The March Show is called “Travel Inspirations.” Free. The show runs through the end of March. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm. 814-0308; oceancityfineartsleague.org.
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‘Next To Normal’
Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton. The production stars Broadway alum, Krissy Fraelich and national recording artist Brian Bortnick (frontman for the band Octane). Fraelich returns to the role of Diana Goodman for the second time, having won critical acclaim for her performance in the musical in 2012. $30; $40 front row. Thur.-Sat. 8pm; Sun. 3pm. 704-5012. TheEagleTheatre.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre: ‘Hamlet’
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway. Stocktonʼs Shakespeare Series. $32, Children: $12. 7:30pm. 652-9000; stockton.edu/pac.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 TO MARCH 30 Ocean Drive Marathon and Health & Fitness Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Saturday will feature a Health and Fitness Expo in the Wildwoods Convention Center from 10am-5pm. Runners for Sunday marathon are asked to check in during this time. Expo is also open to the public and admission is free. Sunday will fea-
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ture the 26.2 mile marathon ($125) as well as a 10 mile run ($75) starting at 9am through the scenic barrier islands of Cape May County, and a portion includes running the entire length of the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Also included are a 5K run ($35) and a 1.5 mile fun run ($10). 523-0880. odmarathon.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Irish Dance Competitions: ‘Feis on the Beach’
SUNDAY, MARCH 30 An Acoustic Evening with Keb’ Mo’
Levoy Theater, 126-130 N. High Street, Millville. The genre-blending artfulness, intuitive lyrics, unique guitar style, distinctive voice, and magnetic charisma of Kebʼ Moʼ will make for an acoustic blues symphony. $37, $47. 7pm. 856-3276400. levoy.net.
IN APRIL
Art On Asbury: “Protect Our Environment,” “Architectural Insights”
Art on Asbury” Gallery, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Itʼs all about the Earth and our environment this April at the “Art on Asbury” Gallery as Ocean City Fine Arts League presents two shows, one dedicated to architecture and another that promotes Ocean Cityʼs efforts to go green. “Meet The Artist” reception and awards presentation for the “Architectural Insights” show will be held on Friday, April 11 from 6pm-7:30pm. Free. Gallery open Fri.-Mon. 10am-5pm. 814-0308 or oceancityfineartsleague.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 TO APRIL 5 Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’
Ocean City High School Drama Club, 501 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. The hit musical lovingly ripped off from ʻMonty Python and the Holy Grail.ʼ Tickets $12 (students and seniors) $15 (adults). April 3-4, 7pm; April 5, 2 & 7pm. 399-1290 ext. 1442. oceancity.nj.och.schoolinsites.com/
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 TO APRIL 6 2014 Garden State Film Festival
13th Floor. A weekend pass is $60. Single screening events are $14.25, available at the door at all venues. 866-908-7050. gsff.org.
Events at Boardwalk Hall, Resorts, Trump Taj Mahal, Dante Hall. The film that will kick off the festival is ʻThe Black Pirateʼ on Thursday, April 3, 7pm, at Boardwalk Hall. This kickoff event will serve as the benefit to raise funds to preserve and restore the Kimball Organ and the Midmer-Losh Pipe Organ, the largest pipe organ in the world located in Boardwalk Hall. Dr. Steven Ball will perform on the organ. Cost is $18.85.Screenings take place at Resortsʼ Starlight Room, Horizon Room, Superstar Theater, Screening Room and Ballroom; at Dante Hall; and at Trump Taj Mahalʼs Xanadu and Tiara Ballroom/Opal D. The Script Reading, Filmmaker Breakfast, and Bullet Time Cinematography Workshop take place at the Chelsea Hotel, and the Filmmaker Lounge is in Resorts Green Room on the
Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Presented by Cummins School of Irish Dance, the competitions will include over 1,000 dancers of all ages and levels of expertise. Feis will be choreographed to music and prizes will be awarded to various divisions. Many vendors will be displaying and selling Irish products in the main lobby of the Convention Center. Free. Doors will open to the public at 9am; competitions will be held 10am-5:30pm. 800-992-9732. cumminsschool.com/feisatthebeach.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Wild Walk for Kids
Cape May County Park and Zoo, 4 Moore Rd., Cape May Court House. A two mile walk around the zoo grounds followed by lunch, music, and activities for the whole family. While there is no fundraising requirement, walkers are encouraged to each raise at least $100. Registration fees: $25 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under; includes lunch and an event T-shirt for each participant. 10am walk; 2pm lunch. Emily Gillespie, 573-5029 ext. 14 or egillespie@bbbsatlanticcape.org. wildwalkforkids.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 TO APRIL 6 Ocean City Spring Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts
Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terr., Ocean City. Featuring the most creative artisans on the East Coast. Free parking at nearby Boardwalk lots. $3 contribution benefits local charities. Children under 12 are free. 10am5pm both days. 1-800-822-4112.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Wicked Tuna Star Captain Ralph Wilkins
Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. A Reality Check event. Captain Ralph Wilkins, cast member of the popular reality show, ʻWicked Tuna,ʼ will be participating in a live Q&A session and an exclusive signing event. Watch the show live with the Captain of the Odysea. Takes place inside Bar One. Free. 9pm. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. n
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had the opportunity to see Shailene Woodley just as she was poised on the brink of stardom, co-starring with George Clooney in the Toronto Film Festival debut of The Descendents. At the press conference for the film she was comfortable in her surroundings, which including the massive crush of press attendees hanging on every word George Clooney had to say. She answered questions with a poise that suggested she could handle her own possible stardom down the road. Her performance in The Descendents suggesting that stardom would soon arrive. Since then she has earned rave reviews for her performance in The Spectacular Now and is currently the face of the latest Young Adult (YA) franchise, with the release of Divergent, the first of three Veronica Roth YA novels to be filmed. Divergent has numerous similarities to The Hunger Games, in particular a female teen protagonist facing a dystopian future where she is considered dangerous. The first impression left by the film is that Woodley’s star quality is the main attraction in a storyline that feels too much like a Hunger Games-lite rip-off. In Divergent the society isn’t as horrible as The Hunger Games; kids aren’t being sent off to be killed in a yearly ritual of punishment for a rebellion from decades earlier. Still, it is a world in a post-apocalypse landscape. In the former city of Chicago, people are strictly divided into factions: Abnegation, for the selfless; Amity, for the peaceful; Candor, for the honest; Dauntless, for the brave; and Erudite, for the intelligent. Each year, all sixteen-year-olds take an aptitude test that will tell them for which faction they are best suited. Beatrice (Woodley), a 16-year-old mem-
ber of Abnegation, is confused when her test results show that she is divergent, that she has the qualities of multiple factions. This makes her different and dangerous according to the laws of the society so she must hide her status. She joins Dauntless and begins her training to become a badass. From here the story is not as compelling as one would hope, although Woodley and Theo James as her instructor/hot guy to fall in love with try to keep us interested while Tris (her new nickname) tries to keep up with the bigger, strong recruits. The training is interspersed with a political battle as the Erudite leaders, in particular, Jeanine (Kate Winslet) are tired of a system in which the Abnegation crew are in charge because of their selfless natures. In other words, the system is perfect except when it interferes with one’s political desires. It makes one wonder why there isn’t a faction for Ambition, because it is certainly in play. The action sequences are solid and the acting ranges from excellent — Woodley, James, Winslet, Ashley Judd as Tris’ mom — to a waste of talent with the likes of Tony Goldwyn and Mekhi Phifer given little to do. Woodley, however, is strong enough for one to hope that the next chapter of the series will have more energy and flow than the debut effort. n
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EVENT INFO Haggard is my absolute favorite. When I really decided I wanted to do this, it was during The Highwaymen tour. I was probably about 15; that’s when country became like rock ’n’ roll to me. I remember Johnny Cash and Kristofferson. It was nothing fancy they were doing but it was very hardcore. Selling music these days is so involved with social media. Do you do any of that or do you have people do it for you? I have people do it for me. I’ve never been on any of it. You’ve been to Atlantic City several times. Some people might be surprised that you have a strong following in the northeast. It used to be different [playing in traditional country cities vs. the northeast]. It seems like its pretty even now. I love going to the northeast and I hope it does snow again. I had my dog with me last time and I had never seen snow on a beach.
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he traditional side of country music is hard to find these days. Country radio and country music charts are dominated by what I call the “backward baseball cap brigade,” a bunch of soundalike male singers whose love of rock and pop have flooded the country radio airwaves and made it a lot harder for traditional country to find a place at modern country radio stations. I can’t blame them for doing what’s popular these days, but I’m reserving my praise for true country artists who won’t turn their back on the roots of country music. One of the very best of these traditionalists, Gary Allan, headlines at the House of Blues this Friday. Allan, born in a musical family, was playing with his dad’s band in honky-tonks in and around La Mirada, Calif., north of Bakersfield, when he was 12 years old. A particular brand of country music, the Bakersfield sound has a raw edge and was forged by artists like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard as an alternative to the slick, string orchestra-dominated Nashville Sound that became popular in the late 1950s. Younger fans of the Bakersfield tradition, in particular Dwight Yoakam and Allan, have carried on the sound at a time when once again, Nashville has drifted away from tradition. That said, Gary Allan is just too good to be ignored with a distinctive, whiskey-soaked vocal style, nearly as many tattoos as Brian Setzer and the talent to move from a sexy love song like “Nothing On But the Radio” to a honey-tonk anthem in an instant. He is up for a major award at the ACM (Academy of
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“I’m honored to be in the same sentence with those guys. They are my heroes — Buck Owens and Merle Haggard and Dwight Yoakam.” Country Music) awards show that takes place April 6. A song he co-wrote from his 2013 album Set You Free, “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),” is nominated for Song of the Year, his first nomination in that category. In an interview with Atlantic City Weekly, Allan talked about who inspired him, his love of performing and his desire to keep doing what he is doing for as long as he can. You once said you hoped you had a career like Willie Nelson, strong and steady and performing into your later years. Do you feel like you’ve accomplished that? I do. I’m well on my way, 20 years into it. Country music has had so many different phases, now it is in a pop/rock cycle. It must be tough for traditional artists like you to get airplay yet you had a top hit recently, “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),” that has been nominated for Song of the Year. It must be satisfying to have that recognition from your peers. It does feel good. And you’re right; it’s tough to get traditional stuff on right now. Our current single, “It Ain’t the Whiskey,” is
moving real slow, but I believe it’s a really strong song, but it is super traditional. You were born into this business, playing honky-tonks with your dad at a young age. I know artists hate labels but your music has been categorized in the Bakersfield tradition. How do you see your music and how do you define the Bakersfield sound? I’m honored to be in the same sentence with those guys. They are my heroes — Buck [Owens] and Merle [Haggard] and Dwight Yoakam. There is definitely a different flavor that comes out of there. For me the background wasn’t so much bluegrass, it was more like The Highwaymen [the super group with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson] and more rock out in California. I cut my teeth on Buck Owens’ stuff so I think you can’t help but be influenced by it. I had a diverse following before I had a record contract that was made up of hardcore punks, bikers and ranch cowboy guys. It was very odd. Who are the other artists that inspired you? It sounds cliché but it is George Jones.
Have you started to gather material for your next album? I’ve mostly been writing, then I’ll demo everything up. I’m just finishing up about 30 songs that I’ve written in the past year. I’ll wear those out and see what I’ve got. I’m well on my way into another record. You put so much of yourself into your music, so much heartache and soul. There is something so specific about your voice. I’ve always been lyric driven. I like the story songs. I like the songs that make you laugh and make you cry, that piss you off. The people that I write with, I always make sure that we write about life. To me, that is what country music always was, Monday to Friday, and pop music is about what happens on the weekends. It’s got to be real. You did a little acting early in your career. I wonder have you seen the TV series Nashville? I haven’t seen it, but I heard there was a character that was kind of based on me. I have a clothing store in Nashville [The Label, an upscale men’s clothing boutique.] We dress the show but I haven’t watched it. I need to. You’ve done this for so long. Are you ever tired of it, going on the road? I love to go out on tour. I’ve known people you say they are glad they don’t have to play clubs anymore or tour as much. I get antsy, especially now that my kids are grown up. I sort of forced myself to be home more when they were younger but now they are all over 20 and I love to go. I don’t think I will ever get tired of that and I think that’s what I meant when I said I wanted to be like Willie Nelson. I want to constantly tour. I love playing for people. ■ see more online @
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estled comfortably into the ground floor of Bally’s, Harry’s Oyster Bar and Seafood presents the kind of comfortable, casual Jersey shore eatery one might have encountered decades past. Frank Dougherty, co-owner and operator, describes Harry’s concept — opened in 2011— as “an affordable seafood house harkening back to golden days of Atlantic City.” Dougherty, along with wife/partner Maureen, has the unique distinction of running not one, but two separate centuryold restaurants here: his family’s original Dock’s Oyster House plus the grand dame of local dining, The Knife and Fork Inn. “Each one has its own format and following,” says Maureen. The Harry’s experience begins with a serpentine bar seating almost 50, enveloping a wide raw seafood station from where the house’s namesake mollusks are prepped to order. Expect upwards of a dozen varieties should you visit, including local Cape May Salts, New York Blue Points, Virginian Rappahannocks and Wianno’s from Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. Serious oyster fiends will be pleased to know that their “Buck a Shuck” dollar oyster promotion has now been extended and is available at the bar every weekday evening from 4 to 6:30pm, one of Atlantic City’s very finest food bargains. Count on them being the very freshest imaginable, thanks in large part to their popularity and critical mass; Harry’s averages almost a thousand a day in summer and Dock’s plated 45,000 last year. Beer, an ideal accompaniment to those bivalves, is similarly taken quite seriously at Harry’s. Current draught selections, rotated seasonally, offer up the likes of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Cape May
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Harry’s Mahi Mahi Soft Shell Tacos Brewery’s Honey Porter and Tuckahoe Brewing’s Reeds Bay IPA. Large format beers present even greater scope, eldritch brews like Pinkus Organic Wheat, Saison Dupont Farmhouse Ale, Rodenbach Grand Cru, and legendary Canadian golden ale Unibroue’s La Fin Du Monde. Asked what changed most since opening three years ago and the pair quickly agree — the popularity of their seasonal, exterior dining space. “The only thing that we did underestimate was the popularity of outside,” says Frank. “By the second season we had exploded.” Fronting the pretty open real estate of the Dennis Courtyard, overlooking the Boardwalk and ocean, Harry’s nearly doubles in capacity when that al fresco section returns later this spring. Live music will also begin reappearing
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once warmer weather arrives, weekends in May and then nightly performances beginning late June. The biggest news from Harry’s, however, is a change in the chef charged with overseeing their kitchen. Taking the reigns as of March 12 was local industry mainstay Greg Huntzinger, a 1981 Holy Spirit graduate. Now, if this all sounds a bit freakishly déjà vu to you, that’s because it should. Faithful readers of this column will recall earlier this year we reported on another Huntzinger, younger brother Jim, assuming comparable responsibilities at the Knife and Fork. Call it destiny, karma or sheer serendipity, there is an undeniably cool synergy to these scrupulous siblings — the culinary
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equivalent of made men — joining forces with A.C.’s first family of restaurateurs. Asked about how the process of his hiring occurred, Greg tells us, “I was minding my own business and basically found out that Frank had asked Jim if he knew a chef. Jim told him that he only knew of one he could recommend and that was me. I met with Frank on two occasions and it was a done deal. It was enlightening.” Dougherty allows that once Greg landed he immediately began “experimenting with flat breads” topped with the likes of clams, shrimp or a traditional tomato and mozzarella blend. Other items customers might expect to see featured in the not-too-distant future are lobster mac-and-cheese, fried pickles, Cuban pork sandwich and a soup sampler. Also, look for Harry’s to offer an extensive Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20. Later this year, Greg further hopes to target the outside bar with its own menu, possibly including items like a mahi quesadilla, crabs of some variety and a new recipe for housemade pulled pork shoulder. From this corner, we’re hoping he incorporates some of the Huntzinger family’s traditional German standards, especially the best potato pancakes we’ve ever sampled. Either way, a growing alliance between these two clans should produce memorable results for diners. ■
What has changed the most since opening three years ago? The popularity of their seasonal, exterior dining space, say the owners.
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Bobby Flay Steak
Corner Café
Borgata Buffet
Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria. Serving fresh bagels baked on-site, sandwiches, salads, cupcakes and much more.
Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood
Owned by Atlantic City restaurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty. Features extensive raw bar and fresh seafood. Sunday-Thursday: noon-10:30pm. Friday-Saturday: noon-11:30pm.
Johnny Rockets
340-0099. A retro ʼ50s-style Boardwalk restaurant.
Nanking Asian Fusion
Featuring Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisines. Open for lunch and dinner. Lunch every day 11:30am-3pm. Dinner SundayThursday 5-10:30pm. Dinner Friday 5-11pm. Dinner Saturday 5pm-12am.
Noodle Village
Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.
Pickles Deli Express
Seasonal eatery known for giant sandwiches and premium boardwalk seating. Open daily noon-9pm.
The Reserve Seafood and Steak
Wolfgang Puck American Grille
1-866-MYBORGATA Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood. Tuesday-Thursday 5:3011pm. Friday 5:30pm-midnight. Saturday 5pm-midnight. Sunday 5-11pm. Extensive buffet menu. Breakfast, $15.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $18.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon-3pm; Dinner $30.95 (plus tax) Mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri., Sun. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. Brunch $27.95 (plus tax) 8am-3pm.
Bread + Butter
Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts.
Fornelletto
Celebrated chef Stephan Kaltʼs new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare. Wednesday-Thursday 5:309:30pm. Friday 5:30-10:30pm. Saturday 5-11pm. Sunday 5-9:30pm.
Izakaya
A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson. Monday 5:30-10:30pm. Tuesday 5:30-10pm. Friday 5:30-11pm. Saturday 5-11pm. Sunday 5-10pm.
N.O.W. (Noodles of the World)
Asian fusion. Monday-Thursday noon2am. Friday noon-4am. Saturday 11am4am. Sunday 11am-2am.
Old Homestead Steak House
Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas. Tavern: Monday and Thursday 5:30-10pm. Friday 5:3011pm. Saturday 5-11pm. Sunday 5-10pm. Main Dining Room: Monday 5:30-9:30pm. Friday 5:30-10:30pm. Saturday 5-10:30pm.
Updated with a carving station, seafood statiom, Asian station, stone fired pizza, sushi and decadent desserts. Mon.Thurs. noon-9pm; Tues.-Wed. noon-8pm; Fri. 3-9pm; Sat.-Sun. 9am-9pm.
Cafe Roma Open 24/7 daily.
with a breakfast buffet
Gold Tooth Gerties
Boasting fresh bagels and homemade pizza daily, this seasonal food-stop offers not only bottled beers, ice-cream and French fries, but also outside Boardwalk seating.
Mia
348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine. Wednesday-Thursday 5:30-9pm. FridaySaturday 5:30-11pm.
Morton’s
449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.
Wild About Wings
Deep fried southern chicken and wings. Choose sauces that range from “Mild” to “Smokinʼ A$@ Hot”.
Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
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LUNCH $15 Monday-Friday Includes Appetizer & Entrée (below)
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Prime steaks and seafood, This restaurant serves up farm to table specials on a daily basis. Friday 5:30-10pm. Saturday 5-10pm. Sunday 10am-2pm.
Full of quick food options including Fatburger, Tony Lukeʼs and Ben & Jerryʼs. French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes. Sunday-Thursday 7am-10pm. FridaySaturday 7am-3am.
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3:45 - 6pm
Traditional noodle bar.
674-0100. buddakanac.com. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks. Monday-Thursday noon-10pm. Friday and Saturday noon11pm. Sunday noon-10pm.
The Cafeteria
Live Music Tuesday through Saturday Every Saturday Lou London
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Grilled fish, steaks, raw bar and exquisite sushi. Monday-Tuesday 5:30-9pm. Friday 5:30-10pm. Saturday 5-10:30pm. Sunday 5-10pm.
6ix: A Bistro
Featuring Primo Pizza, Sack OʼSubs.
$12.00 Pasta Entrée
(also available Tues-Fri 4-6pm)
Atlantic Grill
Nero’s Tuscan Steakhouse
Taste of the Shore
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348-4411
Domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse. Monday-Thursday 5:3011pm. Friday 5:30-midnight. Saturday 5-midnight. Casual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh salads. Wednesday-Thursday 7am8pm. Friday-Saturday 7am-midnight. Sunday 7am-8pm.
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Ballyʼs iconic culinary experience highlighting seafood and steaks. Wednesday & Thursday 5:30pm-9pm. Friday 5:30pm-10pm. Saturday 5pm-10pm American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.
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Phillips Seafood
Creations. Also a fresh fruit smoothie bar.
4-9:30pm. Friday-Saturday 4-10:30pm. Sunday 4:30-9:30pm.
Souzai Sushi & Sake
The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant
348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.
golden nugget 1-800-777-1177
348-2273. Serving authentic Marylandstyle seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen. Sunday-Thursday 11am10pm. Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm.
The Buffet
Piazza di Giorgio
Chart House
345-3100. Food Court with A Taste of Tuscany, South of the Border, Salad Sensations, Hot Off the Grille, and Udon
Buffet has all your traditional favorites. Breakfast: Daily, 8-11:30am. Lunch: Daily (excluding Friday) 11:30am-4pm. Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 4:30-8pm. Saturday, 4:30-9pm. Classic seafood house. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday-Thursday
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Homemade Italian Specialties Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza Subs • Salads • Entrees Enjoy Cocktails 6106 at our Pleasantville Location Black Horse Pike Dine-In, Take-Out, Delivery Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor & Main St. Major Credit Cards Pleasantville, NJ 609-646-8332
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Township 609-641-8332
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Seasonal bayfront bar and restaurant. Closed for the season. Will reopen in May 2014.
lobster and unique appetizers. Open Tues.-Thurs., 5-10pm; Fri., Sat., 5-11pm; Closed Sun., Mon.
twist. Bar offers daily drink specials. Monday-Sunday 11am-10pm.
HarraH’s resort
Gourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.
441-5000
Bill’s Bar and Burger Classic burgers and more.
Grotto
Classic Italian cuisine. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30am10pm. Tuesday 11am-midnight.Friday and Saturday 11:30am-11pm.
Bluepoint Bar
Lillie’s Asian Cuisine
Dos Caminos
Located on the casino floor adjacent to the Asian gaming pit, featuring noodle bowls, sushi and sashimi. Cantonese, Szechwan and pan-Asian cuisine. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11am9pm. Friday and Saturday 11am-2am.
Michael Patrick’s Brasserie
European style brasserie that serves an upscale menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located directly off the atrium and casino. Monday-Thursday 9am-midnight. Friday-Saturday 24hours. Sunday Closes at midnight.
H2O Pool & Bar Grill
Located on the 6th Floor, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic City skyline. Opened seasonly; enjoy light fare by the pool.
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
The original Vic & Anthony’s in Houston is routinely voted one of America’s 10 best steakhouses with succulent beef,
A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties. Authentic Mexican delights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Reservations: 441-5575. Wednesday-Thursday 5:30-10pm and Friday-Saturday 5-11pm.
D’Zio
Brazilian steakhouse with an all-you-caneat $35 price that includes salad bar, sides and eight different meats brought tableside. Happy Hour 4-7pm. Dinner 5-10pm Friday and 5-11pm Saturday.
Luke Palladino at Harrah’s Resort
Italian restaurant using fresh, locally-sourced produce and gourmet ingredients from Italy.
McCormick & Schmick’s
More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.
Sammy D’s
A retro coffee shop that gives modern and casual American cuisine a unique
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Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.
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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. Monday-Friday 5-9pm. Saturday 4-10pm. Sunday 9am2pm, 5-9pm.
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Breadsticks Cafe & Grill
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Hours: Sun., Mon., Thurs. – 7am – 9pm; closed Tues., Wed.; Fri. 7am–2am; Sat. 24 hrs.
Broadway Burger Bar and Grill
Gourmet burgers cooked over an open flame including the eatery’s signature
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Eastwind Noodle Bar
Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items. Closed Mon.-Thurs.; Fri. 4:30pm–1am; Sat. noon–3am; Sun. noon-10pm. Eastwind Express: Mon. 11am–10pm, Tue.-Thurs., closed; Fri. 11am– 12am; Sat. 11am– 3am.
Gallagher’s Burger Bar
Burger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burgers) and more. MondayThursday 4-9:30pm. Friday 4-10pm.
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America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, will celebrate the grand opening of its first restaurant inside an Atlantic City casino. Epic and Paramount Club Card members will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee at the new location from Friday, Oct. 11 to Monday, Oct. 14.
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Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
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Zagat Award-winning Italian restaurant. Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm available for $44.95 per person. Closed Mon.Wed.; Thurs.-Sat. 5:30–11pm.
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645-0500
24-oz. Hubcap Burger. Full service bar and live entertainment. SundayThursday 11:30am-midnight and FridaySaturday 11:30am-3am.
“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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431-4120. Casual dining with a Margaritaville theme right on the beach. Mon.-Sun. 11am-1am.
Margaritaville Coffee Shop
431-4166. Signature collection of gourmet coffees like its License to Chill Coffee (caffeine-free). Mon.-Sun. 7am7pm.
Margaritaville Restaurant
431-4100. Casual dining a tiki bar, and Buffett-inspired accent pieces throughout. Mon.-Sun. 7am-2am.
Revel
1-855-348-0500
Alcove
Breakfast menu that includes createyour-own omelets, filet mignon and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, homemade corned-beef hash, French toast creme brulee, Belgian waffles, and egg-in-ahole brioche. Hours: A la carte breakfast, 7am-12pm; lunch, noon-4pm.
Amada
Iron Chef Jose Garces presents an authentic Andalusian tapas bar.
American Cut
Iron Chef Marc Forgione pairs his awardwinning, modern and signature take on fine dining with the comforts of the new American steakhouse.
Azure by Allegretti
Brings together the flavors of Chef 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. Monday-Sunday 5-10pm. 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. Sunday-Thursday noon-10pm. Friday noon-2am. Saturday noon-4am.
Lugo Caffé
An energetic brasserie offering a fresh take on modern Italian classics. Chef Stefano Chiaruga will serve up homemade pastas, Neapolitan-style brick oven pizza, mozzarella made fresh on-site, and meatballs. Monday-Sunday 5-10pm.
Luke’s Kitchen and Marketplace
A casual café offering an affordably priced menu open 24/7, serving breakfast from midnight until noon and specials throughout the rest of the day and night. The all-day menu includes 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: 6amnoon. Snack Menu: noon-10pm.
Village Whiskey
From Chef Jose Garces, serves spirits and artfully crafted cocktails alongside classic American cuisine. Monday, Wednesday and Friday-Sunday noon-11pm. Tuesday and Thursday noon-midnight.
Golden Dynasty
Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.
8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Dinner buffet for $24.95 per person. Monday 8am-1pm. Friday 4-9pm. Saturday 8am9pm. Sunday 8am-8pm.
Worship Surf Bar
Seaside Cafe
Firewaters
Wings, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. 609-343-4088; Sun. Saturday noon-1am. Sunday noon-10pm.
OSHI Sushi and Sake
Chef Tony Fok offers traditional cold and hot entrees such as Spicy Seafood Salad and hand-rolled creations include Chef Tony’s Rock’ N Roll with salmon, scallion, kani, tempura style w/eel sauce, and the Oshi Roll which features shrimp tempura, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, pepper Ahi tuna on top. WednesdayThursday 5–10pm. Friday-Saturday 5-11pm.
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Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar
Philly’s favorite full-service restaurant and sports bar, with its equally famous crabs and crab fries just off Tropicana’s casino floor.
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Royal Noodle House
Located next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes. Sun.– Thurs. noon-10pm; Fri ., Sat. noon – 4am
Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge
Certified USDA Prime steaks, sushi rolls and an extensive list of craft beers, wines
Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance. Friday and Sunday 5-10pm. Saturday 5-11pm.
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Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Wednesday-Friday 5-10pm. Saturday 5-11pm. Sunday 5-10pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.
This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.
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Hooters
Seafood, burgers and “nearly worldfamous” chicken wings served by the famous Hooters girls.
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 footlong hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.
Casa Taco & Tequila Bar
Mexican favorites like fresh fish tacos and their signature table-side guacamole.
Marketplace Express
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.
Fiesta Buffet
Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri.
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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. Sunday-Thursday noon-10pm. FridaySaturday noon-midnight.
Features 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, a martini bar, and dancing. Open 24 hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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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. Sunday-Friday 7am-10pm. Saturday 7am-1am.
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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.
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348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Sunday-Thursday 8am-midnight. FridaySaturday 8am-2am.
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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. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-9:30pm. Friday-Saturday 5pm10:30pm.
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347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu.
Broadway Burger Bar and Grill
Gourmet burgers cooked over an open flame including the eatery’s signature 24-oz. Hubcap Burger. Full service bar and live entertainment. Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-midnight and Friday-Saturday 11:30am-3am.
Carmine’s
572-9300. The renowned New York familystyle Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily. Dinner every night 4-11pm. Saturday and Sunday Brunch: 11:30am-4pm.
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. Sunday - Wednesday: 11:30am - 2am. Thursday: 11:30am -
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Trump plaza 441-6000
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2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 4410400. evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.
Max’s Prime
Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features great steaks, prime rib and seafood selections. Open for dinner Sat. 5.30-10pm.
Rainforest Café
On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 3455757. rainforestcafe.com. Burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.
Boardwalk and California Ave. 350-6823. Boardwalk terrace, hookah lounge, indoor and outdoor oceanfront dining.
449-1000
Dynasty
Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.
Hard Rock Café
On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Monday-Wednesday 11am-12am. Thursday-Friday 11am-12am. Saturday-Sunday 11am-12am.
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.
Moon at Dynasty
Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections.
With Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, Arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Sarah’s Cookies.
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.
Dock’s Oyster House
Knife & Fork
Ducktown Tavern
Bungalow Restaurant & Lounge
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2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. docksoysterhouse. com. Offering fine steaks and seafood.
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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.
2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac. com. Open 24/7. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining.
Little Saigon
Gilchrist’s Restaurant
Los Amigos
2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119. Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine.
Robert’s Steakhouse
Classic steakhouse located just off the casino floor. Late night lounge menu 11pm to 1am. Now offering prix fixe 3-course dinner menu for $49.95 available Mon.-Wed. from 5-6:30pm. 1-855-500-ROBERTS or visit RobertsAtlanticCity.com. Monday-Thursday: 5pm-10pm Lounge and Restaurant. FridaySaturday: Restaurant: 5pm-11pm. Lounge 4pm-1am. Closed on Sunday.
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. Mon. 8am-6am, Tues.Fri. & Sun. 8am-9pm, Sat. 8am-11pm.
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White House Sub Shop
Bubbies Bistro
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap
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5204 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-7200. bubbiesbistro.com. Kosher Italian & Mediterranean homemade food.
8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-6602 or 822-0670. dinosofmargate.com. Open daily, 7am-11:30pm.
Downbeach Deli
8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. downbeachdeli.net. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open Sun.-Thurs., 7:30am-8:30pm. Closed 8:30pm Fri.-Sat.
Hannah G’s
7310 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-1466. hannahgs.com. Open daily 7am-2pm.
Isabella’s
4 S. Portland Ave., Ventnor. 822-2477. Traditional Mexican restaurant. Serves breakfast entrees daily and dinner Fri.-Sat.
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1545 Pacific Ave. (Corner of Kentucky Ave.). 344-2200. New soul food restaurant from the owners of Kelsey And Kim’s.
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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608. yukihanabrigantine.com. Japanese/Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar.
2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. ruthschrisatlanticcity.com.
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111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). 428-4550. thechelsea-ac.com. Retro-style diner with cocktail lounge and coffee shop. Call for hours.
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8017 Winchester Ave. at Granville, Margate. 816-9370. Open for breakfast and lunch with daily specials. Open daily, 7am-2pm. Gluten free menu available. Street parking.
Jerusalem Glatt Kosher Restaurant
6410 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-2266. Casual family atmosphere specializing in Kosher Mediterranean cuisine. Large party reservations suggested. Winter hours: Open Sun.Thurs., 2-10pm; Fri., 10am-2pm.
Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria
JJ’s Café
300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of S. Vermont St.). 344-8669. tonyboloneys.com.
6414 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-4111. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner under strict Kosher supervision. Sunday-Friday 11am-3pm. Closed Saturday.
Tun Tavern
Barrels
9401 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 350-6173. 3506174. Serving steaks and fries. For fast pick up or free delivery.
2 Convention Blvd. 347-7800. tuntavern.com. A.C.’s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving
9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-4400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food.
9400 Atlantic Ave., Margate. 822-7770. Breakfast and lunch specials daily.
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9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor.com. Hearty breakfasts, healthy lunches and classic dinner cuisine with an Asian flair.
Jo Jo’s Trattoria & Pizzeria
6501 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-6475. jojopizza.com. A family tradition since 1970.
Ladle of Luv
77307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-5683. Home-style cooking to go.
Liang House Imperial East
7800 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 487-8052. liangsimperialeast.com.
Lisa’s Restaurant
5210 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 823-2117. lisasventnor.com. Open for breakfast, lunch and late-night dishes.
Maynard’s Café
9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com. Lunch and dinner specials.
Malelani Café
5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com.
Miyako
9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-4759. miyakomargate.com. Authentic Japanese cuisine.
Red Room Café
141 N. Dorset Ave.,Ventnor. 822-1067. redroomcafeattheshore.com.
Sofia
106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.
Yama Fusion Japanese
5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-8007. Sushi and shashimi. Eat in or take out.
Mainland Assaggio
500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona. 9653303. assaggiogalloway.com. Italian cuisine. (Formerly Tre Figlio).
Athenian Garden
619 New York Rd. (Rt. 9), Galloway. 7481818. athenian-garden.com. Authentic Greek cuisine.
Atlantic City Country Club / Tap Room Grille
Clancy’s by the Bay
Ginza Japanese Restaurant
101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 9276969. clancysbythebay.com. Lunch and dinner seven days a week. 637 South New York Road (Rt. 9).Galloway. 404-3474.
Crab Trap
2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Open daily. Live entertainment nightly..
Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria
443 Zion Rd., EHT. 788-8512. Open daily for lunch & dinner 11am-11pm.
Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236-4465. Featuring Sunday brunch.
East Bay Crab & Grill
Atlantic City Sub Shop
El Coyote
Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 646-7799. atlanticcitysubshops.com.
Bay Avenue Sushi
718 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 601-8822. bayavesushi.com.
Berkshire Grill
6105 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-8808. berkshiregrillnj.com. Seafood and steaks.
Bombay Indian Restaurant
English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience.
Cavallino Nero
9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com.
Tomatoe’s
Chaba Thai and Sushi
6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com.
Goodfellows, W.L.
310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1942. wlgoodfellows.com. Home of the french fried lobster tail.
Gourmet Italian Cuisine
Central Square Shopping Center, 199 New Rd., Suite 72, Linwood. 927-0025. chabathaiandsushi.com. Thai entrees, sushi,
Maplewood Mays Landing
6126 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1181 maplewood.me. Italian specialties and seafood. .
Ram’s Head Inn
Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 and at 6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com.
La Pizzatega
Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. lapizzatega.com. Serving seafood, veal, pasta, steak, subs and salads.
LB One
650 New Rd., Somers Point. 653-8155, fitzpatricksdeli.com. Closes 5pm on Mon.
60 Central Square, Linwood. 926-3030. LukePalladino.com.
Jo Jo’s Italian Grille
El Costeño
Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse
Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian Cooking
Mount Fuji
Latz’s by the Bay
28 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 926-0076. Authentic Mexican.
1333 New Rd., Northfield. 646-8189. lukepalladino.com. BYOB.
324 S. Pitney Rd., Galloway, NJ. 652-1398. gourmetitaliancuisine.com. Serving authentic Italian food and fine wines.
Corner of Ocean Heights Ave. and Zion Rd, EHT. 927-0004. elcoyoteeht.com. Southwest grill and contemporary Mexican cuisine.
801 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 788-8838. latzsbythebay.com. Monday Closed.
136 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar. 9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 6521700. ramsheadinn.com. Fine dining.
Renault Winery
72 N. Breman Ave., Egg Harbor City. 9652111. renaultwinery.com. Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. nights, and Sun. brunch 10am-2pm.
Roberta’s by Joe Muldoon
1205 Tilton Road, The Plaza at Center Point (near Esthetica), Northfield. 6770470.
Sack O’ Subs
6605 Black Horse Pike. 813-2092. Steakhouse cuisine, cocktails, salad bar, signature desserts.
784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 6466555. sackosubs.com. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads.
Sakura
Library III
3016 Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township. 601-8369. Live music.
4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons Shopping Ctr.)., Mays Landing. 485-0071. sakurasteakhouse.com. Japanese cuisine
w/ Japanese steak, seafood house and sushi bar.
Sam’s Bar & Grill
18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. samsbarandgrill.com.
Sandi Pointe
908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. 927-2759. sandipointe.com. Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.
Shore Diner
6710 Tilton Rd., EHT. 641-3669. shorediner.com.
Smithville Inn
Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6527777. smithvilleinn.com.
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. Delivery.
Vic’s Subs
742 Ohio Ave., Absecon. 645-0500. Hot & cold subs, salads, party trays. n
Fred & Ethel’s
Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. fredandethelstavern.com. Family restaurant, casual dining.
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210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861. fujilinwood.com. Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and steak.
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9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees.
dinner, take-out and delivery. Cocktails, beer and wine.
Corey’s Seafood Corner
4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. cavallinonero.net. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties. MondaySunday 11am-2am.
Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay
appetizers, salads. Lunch specials and takeout available.
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9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.
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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 7 Century Drive, Suite 201, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, telephone number #(973) 538-9300, an Answer to the Complaint and Amended Complaint, if any, filed in a civil action, in which CITIMORTGAGE, INC. is Plaintiff and MINH HUYNH, et al., are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, ATLANTIC County and bearing Docket No. F-7136-14 within thirty-five (35) days after 03/27/14 exclusive of such date,
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or if published after 03/27/14, thirty-five (35) days after the actual date of such publication, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure.
You are made a defendant because you are a mortgagor and your lien or encumbrance on the mortgaged premises is subject to plaintiff’s mortgage.
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hen Jay Mohr was growing up in the suburbs of New York City, the future comic-actor didn’t dream of being part of the cast of Saturday Night Live. Nor did Mohr fantasize about starring in movies or sitcoms. Mohr, 43, who was the first SNL cast member (‘93-’95) to write a tell-all book, starred in a pair of television shows (the brilliant 1999 Fox sitcom Action and the pedestrian 2008-2010 CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried) and made his initial splash in the hit 1996 film Jerry Maguire. But that
was not what he dreamed of while coming of age in Verona, New Jersey. “A friend of mine, Joel Martin, and I would sit in my dining room in 1982 and we would do sports reports,” Mohr tells Atlantic City Weekly. “We made believe that we were on television. That’s what I dreamed about doing, talking about sports for a living.” Mohr, who hosts Jay Mohr Sports on Fox Sports Radio everyday from 9am to noon (Pacific), is living the dream. “It’s awesome,” Mohr says while calling from his Los Angeles home. “I can actually pick up my child from preschool at 1pm and I get to talk about what I’m passionate about. I’ve been obsessed with sports my entire life. I think I offer a fresh view of sports.” While his peers attempt to dazzle with
“Why not play to my strength?” Mohr says. “I write a monologue every day at 4:30 in the morning. I have fun with it. I make people laugh. I guarantee you that [WFANAM’s] Mike Francesa isn’t making anybody laugh when he talks about the Yankees. I have freedom to say what I want.” Mohr also has plenty of freedom during the weekends. He has the opportunity to deliver stand-up, which is what he’ll do Friday, March 28, at the Borgata’s intimate Music Box in Atlantic City. “Atlantic City has always been good to me,” Mohr says. “The Jersey crowds are fantastic.” Mohr talks about everyday life in his act. “I just go on about the usual stuff that people can connect with who come out to shows. For instance, I think people can relate to what they go through when they go to shows. I hate going to concerts and having the lead singer talk to me. I hate hearing that I need to bring a bunch of canned goods to a show. ‘Hey, Bruce Springsteen, you’re a billionaire; you bring the canned goods! I just spent $1,100 for tickets to your show.’ And then there’s Pearl Jam. My wife and I were at one of their shows and after the second song [Pearl Jam vocalist] Eddie Vedder stops the show and says ‘Dick Cheney is a criminal.’ I said, ‘Eddie, you’re a criminal, you haven’t played “Jeremy” yet.’ Bono says, ‘Thanks for helping build 50 wells.’ Well, Bono I didn’t help with one well. Get back to me when the Los Angeles school system is fixed. I can’t stand that crap. Be like how old rock stars where. The Ramones only said, ‘1,2,3,4,’ and that was it. I bought a ticket to a show, just entertain me. And that’s the way I am. You come see me, you’re not going to get nonsense.” The freewheeling Mohr is loose under
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