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By Michael Pritchard

By Ed Condran

Along with Atlantic City’s annual Easter Parade, the southern New Jersey area offers a host of free Easter fun.

Frankie Valli has been a smash for decades and looking back wouldn’t change a thing - Interview inside!

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Egg Hunts, Easter Bunnies and More.

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ORD ON THE STREET IS THAT THE LONGawaited resumption of construction of the Revel Casino Hotel complex in Atlantic City could begin in the very near future. I realize this has been stated before, but this time it looks like it’s for real. I certainly hope so. Remember how the city had a lift when it was thought that Revel had its financing in place a few months ago? I can only tell you that the rumor machine is busier now working on this project than at any other time since it first came to town. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.

200 Numbers Don’t Add Up

A story that appeared in this week’s issue of GGB News, an excellent source of news about the gaming industry both nationally and internationally, produced an interesting story based on an interview with David Schwartz, the University of Nevada Las Vegas’s gaming research director. Schwartz stated that the bill that would allow the development of four 200-room hotels with 20,000square-foot casinos — Sen. Jim Whelan’s legislation that was introduced into the New Jersey Senate last week — produces numbers that do not add up. He said that a 20,000-square-foot casino would produce only $68 million a year in gross gaming revenues. With a higher tax rate, a five-percent increase, a robust non-gaming revenue flow would be necessary to turn a profit. Schwartz writes on his blog, dieiscast.com, that it would make more sense to buy one of the existing casinos and invest some money into it. He writes, “Trump Marina earned $203.6 million in 2008, after a long decline (in 2002, it made $283 million in gaming revenue). It is obviously under-performing, and has the potential to do much better business. It’s near two of the biggest and best performing properties in the city (Borgata and Harrah’s), much better neighbors than the Atlantic City Hilton, near Albany Avenue. It has an existing customer and marketing database and needs no additional infrastructure. At the very least, it’s a turnkey business. Of course, you’d have to invest heavily to bring it up to its potential, but how much would it cost to remodel? It took $150 million to transform the Alladin into Planet Hollywood, which is about [2.5] times the size of the Marina. “So instead of starting from scratch and investing $300 million in a new facility with one quarter of the revenue potential, why not just buy Trump Marina and renovate it — really renovate, almost beyond recognition? Even if you put $100 million into it, you’re still saving money and you’ve got a much bigger, better situated Hard Rock Casino with way more potential upside.� In my view, this certainly makes sense. According to reports, the Trump Marina is available for $75 million. We will have to wait until we see who will be the recipient of Trump Entertainment’s three Atlantic City properties. It is anticipated that the bankruptcy judge will make her decision in April. Trump Entertainment CEO Mark Juliano has stated that the Trump Marina would be for sale. Carl Icahn, the other bidder for Atlantic Join us on Facebook:

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Good News Notes

HBO, the cable network, has already begun promoting Boardwalk Empire, which will debut in the fall. It is anticipated that this will be the new The Sopranos for HBO as those who have seen the early segments of this production stated they have a winner. Local Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson, the author of Boardwalk Empire, is delighted with what he has seen to date. This will bring a lot of national interest in Atlantic City. Tom Cantone, senior V.P. of Mohegan Sun Casino, one of the most highly regarded entertainment executives in the nation, is wearing a big smile on his face due to the success of his son in the movie industry. Marc Cantone recently won Best Short Documentary at the Phoenix Film Festival for his film Bowling Blind. This is his first film award and he wrote and produced it. He also wrote an episode for the animated Nickelodeon show Fatherhood and a short film called Cutout, starring the late Al Martino, his first film since his role in The Godfather and ironically his last. Cutout was shot in Atlantic City and Absecon. Atlantic City’s Easter Parade, which in past years drew as many as 300,000 people to the Boardwalk, will take place on Easter Sunday at 2pm. This year the judges will once again be seeking the best dressed on the Boardwalk in various categories. Judges will be viewing the entrants in front of the Steel Pier. Tony Catanosa, the operator of the Steel Pier, has joined the City of Atlantic City in producing this event. The Michigan State basketball team, in the Final Four this year, is the same team that lost to the University of Florida in the 2009 Legends Classic Basketball Tournament at Boardwalk Hall last Thanksgiving weekend. By the way, due to the good turnout of fans, the 2010 Legends Classic will once again be held in Atlantic City on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26 and 27. Tickets are now on sale at Boardwalk Hall. The teams this year are Syracuse, Michigan, Georgia Tech and the University of Texas El Paso, UTEP. This is a good lineup so get your tickets early. n

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Stephen Dunn may have been born in Forest Hills, New York, but throughout his amazing career as a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, he has always belonged to southern New Jersey. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, where Dunn has taught since 1974 and is Professor Emeritus, is currently honoring Dunn with a poetry exhibition titled “Poems: A Retrospective” in the college’s art gallery. The exhibit has been extended through April 10. The display is a manuscript exhibit on Dunn’s revision process. The poems that have been selected for display include “Burying the Cat,” “After Ecstasy,” “At the Smithville Methodist Church,” “Making Yourself Into a Work of Art,” “Nuptial,” “Full Circle” and “Colloquy.” An essay Dunn wrote on New Jersey will be part of the exhibit as well. The viewer should expect to see a visually stimulating presentation as the revision process is displayed and explained using technology as a helpful tool. Hofstra University, Dunn’s alma mater, is credited for opening its library of Dunn manuscripts for study. Dunn won the Pulitzer in 2001 for “Different Hours.” The exhibit was constructed by Stockton students and staff and is free to the public. Visit stockton.edu for information. — Mike Pritchard

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COMMON CONCEPTION IS that hard work is enough to take anyone anywhere they want to be. However, some might argue that an innate ability is needed to excel in certain areas. For instance, where the hospitality industry applies, one might be the hardest worker on the planet, but without the disposition to deal with a deluge of anxious customers that person is not likely to pass muster in the field. Hugo Jaramillo has found a balance born largely out of a gregarious personality and matched by a work ethic that has made him one of the area’s most well-liked and well-respected bartenders. “When I first met him I thought he was sort of a perfectionist in how he strives to be the best, but not in any kind of conceited or condescending way,� says Timothy Mariotti, Jamarillo’s bartending colleague at Providence nightclub inside The Quarter at Tropicana. “It’s genuine. Some people tend to have an overabundance of self worth, and he’s not like that at all. There’s a sense of humility about him, which is pretty cool. “He’s very knowledgeable and has won a bunch of contests mixing drinks, and he’s always willing to lend a hand to the other bartenders if they happen to get stuck on how to make a particular drink.� Jaramillo was also voted Best Bartender by the readers of Atlantic City Weekly in the publication’s second annual Nightlife Awards in January. “I’ve been working with Hugo for about nine months now and only have good things to say about him,� says Ashley Priest, a bottle-service hostess at Providence. “He’s a hard worker, a great friend and is well known in A.C.’s nightlife circuit. He’s also known to be a great trainer. If you’re a new hire and he trains you, you can bet you’ll be sticking around for a while.� Born in New York City, Jaramillo spent nearly his entire life in Atlantic City and Ventnor. At 26 he’s already a 10-year veteran of the bar business, having assisted in the opening of such reputable A.C. establishments as SeaBlue at Borgata, the Chelsea Hotel, the Continental in the Pier Shops at Caesars, the 40/40 Club and Club Worship at House of Blues. “It all began when I bar-backed [assisted bartenders] when I was 16, and I would always watch the bartenders and ask them ‘Why do you do this? Why do you add that? How do you know how much to use? Why do you squeeze the fruit or Join us on Facebook:

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S OF MONDAY (MARCH 29), the highest bad-beat jackpot in Atlantic City was at the Taj Mahal, which sat at about $275,000. The next highest was at Harrah’s, at $227,000, with the jackpots creeping towards $150,000 at Caesars and Bally’s. It’s a lot of money and those jackpots have at times reached monumental proportions, such as the $550,000 reached by Caesars in January. Bad beats, where a high hand (usually four of a kind), loses to a higher hand, have been a big draw for A.C. poker rooms. When hit, the jackpot is split by the two players in the hand with a portion going to all the other players at the table. But there is one other bad-beat jackpot out there, which, while never getting really large, stands alone in the city. It’s the badbeat jackpot tournament at the Tropicana. Bad beats are exclusively found in cash games in the city’s other rooms, and the Tropicana has one for cash games as well (about $94,000 as of Monday). But the Trop is the only casino to have a bad beat working during its daily tournaments. “We are the only ones that do it and that surprises me,” says Scott Griffin, poker manager for Tropicana. “Usually once you start something, others move quickly to copy you.” Of course, since the jackpot is only fed during tournaments, rather than the all day and night cash games going on, the jackpot never gets really large. As of Monday it stood at about $31,000. “Obviously it builds more slowly than our cash game jackpot because on a daily basis, there are a lot fewer tournament seats and play then there is in the cash games, which are 24/7,” Griffin says. “A tournament with 200 players adds about $400 to the jackpot, while the cash jackpot can rise by $2,000 to $8,000 a day. “And it doesn’t hit as often because people play tournaments differently than cash games,” he says. “But still, there’s an attraction to playing in a tournament and knowing that you could hit on this $30,000 jackpot on any hand. Our feedback from players is very positive.” The tournament bad beat is fed out of the tournament fee for the Trop’s tourneys — usually $2 out of $12. The tournament bad beat also still rewards a full house, but it has to be aces full of kings facebook.com/ACWeekly

beaten by four of a kind. As always, the player’s hole cards have to be in play. Still, the Trop’s tournaments come in with $50 + $12 and 40 + $12 buy-ins weekdays and $100 + $22 on weekends. When you think about it, $2 isn’t much to pay to have an extra $30,000 up for grabs. Check our new poker blog at acweekly. com/poker. Here’s a look at poker tournaments in Atlantic City: Borgata: The casino has daily poker tournaments with buy-ins of $100 + $20 weekdays and as high as $300 + $40 Saturday. Special room rates are available for all tournament players. The Borgata also has daily single table “Sit and Go” tournaments that have buy-ins ranging from $30 + $10 to $1,000 + $60. Caesars: Caesars offers Texas Hold’em $1-2 No Limit, $2-5 No Limit and $510 No Limit games. Structured games start at $2-4, $3-6 and $4-8. Higher limit games are also available based on demand. Caesars offers regular Deep Stack Gladiator Games V, daily tournaments with $100 + $20, $85 +$15) buyins Sunday through Thursday; $100 + $20 Friday and $150 + $25 buy-ins on Saturdays (with a $300 + $25 the third Sat. of each month). Harrah’s Resort: Daily tournaments at 10:15am ($58+$12); Sunday to Friday at 1:15pm ($68+$12); Sunday to Thursday at 8:15pm ($68+$12); and daily midnight tournaments ($58+$12). Friday features a 15,000 in Chips tournament at 8:15pm ($105+$20) and Saturday at 1:15pm ($175 + $25) and Saturday Night Satellite at 8:15pm ($56+$14). Showboat: No Limit Hold ‘Em schedule: Monday through Thursday at 11am, 2pm, 7pm & 10pm; $53 + $12 = $10,000 in chips, Friday at 11am, 2pm & 10pm; $53+$12 = $10,000 chips, Friday at 7pm; $85 + $15 = $10,000 in chips, Saturday at 11am, 2pm, 7pm & 10pm; $85 + $15 = $10,000 in chips Sunday at 11am, 2pm, 7pm & 10pm; $53 + $12 = $10,000 in chips. Tropicana: Daily tournaments are $40 + $12 ($50/$12 Sun. 11:15am) buyins on weekdays and $100 + $22 buy-ins on Friday and Saturdays. n see more online @

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32° Luxe Lounge *

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

40/40 Club

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

Alto Vino *

Tropicana Casino Resort. Sun.-Fri. 4-10pm. Wine bar with smallplates menu and live nightly entertainment. Happy hour Mon.Thurs. 5-7pm and Fri. 6-7pm. Half off all wines-by-the-glass and complimentary International cheeses.

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific at S. Carolina aves. 348-8080. acbarandgrill.com. Open all day and night.

Bayside Tavern

648 N. Albany Ave. (formerly Home Run Tavern). 348-1700. Open 24/7. Happy hour 11am1:30pm, 4-8pm and 3-5am.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret *

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. 1877-FUNNYAC.

The Continental

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 6748300. continentalac.com. Famous Philly martini bar export.

Corky’s Ribs and BBQ

Tropicana’s Marketplace, Brighton Ave. & the Boardwalk. 345-4100. tropicana.net. Open daily from 8am-11pm.

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 4491000. casbahclub.com. Open Fri.,Sat. 10:30pm to 6am. DJs and dance parties.

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Girasole Ristorante & Bar

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Latin music, exclusive rum bar.

DeFeo’s

27-29 Missouri Ave. 347-7780. Sports bar & dance club. Pool table and digital jukbox. Food served until 4am.

Dizzy Dolphin

Hilton, Boston & Pacific aves. 3407200. hiltonac.com. Nauticalthemed bar with signature cocktails.

Ducktown Tavern

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

Ego Bar and Lounge *

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 4491000. trumptaj.com. Nightlife hot spot. The Angels perform every Thurs. Fri. & Sat. night.

Eden Lounge *

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

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Firewaters

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

Flying Cloud CafĂŠ

800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardner’s Basin. 345-8222. Open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner and drinks.

Gypsy Bar *

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-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 ’n’ roll memorabilia.

Hooters

Two locations: Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 449-1500 and Trump Marina, One Castle Blvd. 441-8300. hooters.com. 13 TVs.

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801 Boardwalk, at Showboat. 236-BLUE. hob.com. Music Hall with bands weekly, restaurant and bars.

Irish Pub

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

Izakaya

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 3171000. theborgata.com. Modern Japanese pub. Sushi, sake and cocktails. Izakaya Monday, $7 sushi and drinks 5pm.

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Missile Bar *

The Quarter at Tropicana, upper level. 348-2000. missilebar.com. Open midnight-dawn Thurs.Sun. DJs.

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Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866MYBORGATA. theborgata.com. Fri. & Sat. 10pm-5am. Highenergy dance club w/world-renowned DJs.

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Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pm-5am. Nightclub with a personality of its own.

Oasis Lobby Bar

Trump Taj Mahal. 1000 Boardwalk. trumptaj.com. Located on the casino floor.

Old Waterway Inn

1700 W. Riverside Dr. (Venice Park) 347-1793. Open Thurs.-Sun. from 5pm. Waterfront dining. Happy hour 4-7pm Thurs. & Fri.

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Knife & Fork

Atlantic and Pacific aves. 3441133. knifeandforkinn.com. Open daily at 4pm.

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25 Gordon’s Alley. 347-2743. Late night menu, lounge open 8pm8am. Live music.

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

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2112 Atlantic Ave. (by The Walk), meltingpot.com. 441-1100. Mon.Thurs. 4-10pm, Fri . 4-11pm, Sat. 1-11pm, Sun. 1-10pm. “Three Olives Thursdays� has 30 martinis for $5 and live music.

Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com. C5 nightclub open 10pm-4am every Fri. & Sat. 8 S. Morris Ave. (Across from Trop parking garage) 345-4916. Three bars. Three happy hours: 11:30am-1pm and 4-6pm. Pool tables.

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Dusk *

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

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 1-800677-SHOW. caesarsac.com.

In Trump Plaza lobby, off Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue. trumpplaza.com. Stylish bar in casino lobby.

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

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Bally’s, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2709. ballysac.com. Over 100 martini variations. Resorts dining level. 340-7698. resortsac.com. The ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance party. Open Fri & Sat. Nights, 9pm.

2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732. formicabrosbakery.com. Live music every Sat., 7-10pm.

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The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 344-6565. planetrose.com. Plush cocktail lounge and karaoke bar.

Proud Mary’s

3209 Fairmount Ave. 348-3322. Serving food, beverages 24 hours daily.

Providence *

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

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The Ridge *

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

Ri´-Ra´ Irish Pub

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. rira. com. Authentic Irish pub with entertainment most nights starting around 8pm. Fri., April 2, Goodman Fiske 11pm; Sat., April 3, Scream. 11pm.

Rumba Lounge

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific

aves. 348-8600. tropicana.net. Open seven days a week. Sportsthemed lounge.

441-8300. trumpmarina.com. Bands and DJs every Fri. & Sat. nights.

Sonsie

West Side Bar

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

511 N. Arkansas Ave. 344-0883. westsideac.com. Alternative lifestyle party every night.

Souzai

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

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

Tango’s *

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

Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill

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

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 345-6900. trinitypubac.com. Traditional Irish fare, frosty pints.

Tun Tavern

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

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Whiskey Grille

BRIGANTINE Cellar 32

32nd St. and Revere Blvd. 2649463. Newly opened restaurant, bar and package goods store. Open from 10am. Live music Thurs. Happy hour 4-7pm daily.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

14th St. So. & the ocean at the Celebrity Resorts Suites. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Ocean views, entertainment and specials nightly.

Rod & Reel Tavern

101 13th St. North, 266-0343. Karaoke on Saturday nights. Pool table, darts.

St. George’s Pub

Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd. 266-1001. stgeorgespub.com. Full bar with martini menu. Pool table. Open 24 hours.

DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Johnny’s Cafe and Cocktails

Asian-American cuisine. Rock ‘n’ Roll Sushi Mon. and Wed, Happy hour- and-a-half every night. Call for reservations.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate, 8221789, johnnyscafeventnor.com. Happy hour 4:30-6:30pm with half-priced appetizers and discounted cocktails. Thurs. Ladies Night with DJ Jimmy 2 Shirts.

106 S. Benson Ave., Margate. 8220140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Open seven days. Late-night fare. Weekly beer and dinner specials.

Maynard’s Cafe

Atlantic City Country Club

9306 Amherst Ave. On the Bay, Margate. 822-8423. Daily drink, lunch and dinner specials. Live music Fri. Sat. & Sun. 6:30pm.

Malelani CafĂŠ

MAINLAND 1 Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, 2364401, accountryclub.com. Tap Room Happy hour 4-6pm, halfpriced drafts and martinis with culinary bar menu.

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com. Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm, Sat.-Sun. 8am-10pm. Live music every Wed. 7-10pm. Open mike night every Sat. 7-10pm.

Bulldogs Bar & Grill

Sofia

4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144, cavnero.com. Happy hour 3-6pm. Live entertainment.

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8229111. sofiaofmargate.com. Elegant Greek-style restaurant with entertainment on weekends.

Steve & Cookie’s

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

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Charlie’s

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. gregorysbar.com. Weekly drink specials. Wed., April 14, spring dinner and sparkling wine tasting event 6pm.

Hibiscus 101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Pt. Formerly Stumpo’s. Entertainment Fri., Sat., Sun. nights. Sun., 4:30-9pm, open jam w/Revolver. Thurs., April 1, Cresson Avenue (reggae) 8pm; Fri., April 2, Resin8 8pm, Sat., April 3, Hampton Wick 9pm.

La Hacienda 265 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 652-6050. Live music every Fri. & Sat. night, 7:30-11:30pm.

Library III 6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6457655, libraryiii.com. Tues. 2-for-1 appetizers at the bar and lounge. Tues. & Thurs. Patty Blee; Sun. & Wed. Don Ellsworth; Fri. Acoustic Fish; Sat. Sharon Sable. All performances 7-11pm.

800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273363. charliesbar.com. Open daily 7am-3am; Sun. noon-3pm. MonFri. Happy hour 3-6pm.

Tomatoe’s

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. chickiesandpetes.com. Ultimate sports bar with entertainment nightly.

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

Crab Trap

McGettigan’s 19th Hole

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate.com.

DiOrio’s Circle Cafe

10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Point. 927-6111.

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9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8231163. steveandcookies.com. Live music nightly.

On the Circle in Somers Pt. 9277377. thecrabtrap.com. Restaurant and bar overlooking bay. Happy hour 4-7pm with drink specials and $5 menu items.

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Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

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

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 652-1942. wlgoodfellows.com. Over 60 bottled micobrew beers. Open from 11:30am. Half-price happy hour 4-8pm weekdays and 10pm-midnight daily.

Great American Pub & Grille

Festival at Hamilton, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1990.

Mangia by the Greens

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

Oyster Creek Inn 41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point, 652-8565. Waterfront dining, arrive by boat or car. Several beers on tap. Live music.

Ram’s Head Inn 9 W. White Horse Pike. Galloway.652-1700. ramsheadinn. com. Restaurant and bar. Pianist in the tavern Fri. & Sat. nights.

Sam’s Bar and Grill 18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. samsbarandgrill.com. Happy hour Tue.-Fri. 4-6:30pm. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. DJ. Every Sun., WTTH’s Raymond “Trouble Man� Tyler spinning live from 8-11pm.

Sandi Pointe 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point (formerly Mac’s), 927-2759. sandipointe.com. Seafood restaurant and bar with live music. Extensive wine list. Tues. Night Jazz Series with Tim Lekan and Bob Shomo 7-10pm. April 6: pianist Joe Mancini and vocalist Paula Johns.

Ventura’s Offshore Cafe 2015 Shore Road, Northfield. 6415158. venturascafe.com. Daily dinner specials. Weekly drink specials. n

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show Spectacle on the Sundance Channel. Costello has released over 30 albums that range in style and mood and include influences from pop, country, folk, reggae, soul, punk, rock and classical music. His most recent release is a country collaboration with Burnett, Secret, Profane & Sugarcane released last June.

Boardwalk Hall

Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 or in person at box office

Nickelback April 3, Grammy-nominated and Billboard group of the decade, Nickelback, stops at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, April 3, 7pm, joined by Shinedown and Sick Puppies. Tickets are $35, $69.50 & $89.50. The band’s latest album, Dark Horse debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and has remained on the Top 200 for 50 weeks selling over 2.4 million albums in the U.S., featuring the Grammy-nominated single “Burn It To The Ground” and “Never Gonna Be Alone.”

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April 10, Harrah’s Entertainment, Caesars Atlantic City and StarGames present the Caesars Tennis Classic. The exhibition tournament will showcase 14time Grand-Slam men’s singles champion Pete Sampras going up against current U.S. Davis Cup star James Blake in a best-of-three-set match, as well as current top-ranked U.S. men’s tennis player Andy Roddick going up against 2000 U.S. Open Champion Marat Safin in a best-of-threeset match. Tickets are $25, $50, $75, $125, and $175, and the event starts at 7:30pm. Caesars will host pre and posttournament events including the Tennis Village in the Palladium Ballroom at Caesars with appearances by the tennis greats. The Village will be open to VIP guests, tournament attendees and the general public. The Caesars Tennis Classic will be hosted by two-time U.S. Open and five-time Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams. The Classic will feature three matches. The first match will feature three-time U.S. Open Champion Ivan Lendl going up against former nemesis and 1988 U.S. Open Champion Mats Wilander in a one-set no-ad scoring match. This match will be Lendl’s first since his 1994 retirement. The second match will showcase Roddick vs. Safin in a best-of-three-set match, with the third match featuring Sampras vs. Blake.

Boxing: Kelly Pavlik vs. Sergio Martinez

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April 17, World Middleweight Champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik returns to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, April 17, to defend his titles

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against World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez. Tickets range from $50 to $350; doors open at 6pm. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with DiBella Entertainment and Caesars Atlantic City, Pavlik vs. Martinez will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at 10pm.

Borgata

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Frankie Valli April 2-4, Music Box New Jersey native and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli will be at The Music Box for three shows on Friday, April 2, Saturday, April 3 and Sunday April 4 at 9pm. Tickets are $65. (See interview, p. 52)

The Fray April 17, Event Center Rockers the Fray will be at the Event Center on Saturday, April 17, 8pm. Tickets are $65. Opening the show will be G. Love & Special Sauce. The success of The Fray’s singles “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life,” brought the band mainstream popularity, catapulting its debut album How to Save a Life to the top 15 on the Billboard 200 album charts. On July 18, 2006, the Fray released a live album: Live at the Electric Factory, recorded at the Electric Factory in Philly. Last year the band released The Fray, featuring the hit single, “You Found Me.” The band’s latest single is “Syndicate.”

Borgata Comedy Club

Music Box The Borgata Comedy Club offers fun-filled evenings featuring a trio of comedians nightly (except during headliner engagements). Showtimes are 9pm and the tickets are $20. (Visit theborgata.com). Appearing April 1 are Peter Kara DioGuardi Sasso, Rich Ramirez and Mike Marino. April 9-10, Music Box Singer-songwriter Scheduled April 5-11 are Dan Wilson, and American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi Billy Garan and Vic DiBitetto. Scheduled will let you be the judge of her talent April 12-18 are Joe DeVito, Gary Delena when she headlines at the Music Box and Ben Creed. on Friday, April 9, at 9pm and Saturday, April 10, at 8pm. Tickets are $45 and $55. Besides her Idol duties, DioGuardi has been working with many different artists on song collaborations. She has a Atlantic City song on Adam Lambert’s debut, For Your Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Caesars Entertainment, titled “Strut,” on Katharine box office; for more info, 1-800-677-SHOW McPhee’s new album Unbroken, “Had It All,” and two cuts on Carrie Underwood’s Elvis Costello & The Imposters Play On, “Mama’s Song” and “Undo It.” April 16, Circus Maximus Theater Elvis Costello is a true musical chameG. Love and Special Sauce leon, whose musical journey has includApril 16, Music Box The Philly trio G. ed punk, new wave, country, rockabilly, Love and Special Sauce brings its tasty and jazz crooner mode. He headlines at blend of R&B and rap to the Borgata on Caesars with his band the Imposters on Friday, April 16, 9pm. Tickets are $55. G. Friday, April 16, 9pm. Tickets are $65, Love (Garrett Dutton) on guitar/vocals/ $85 and $105. Costello has worked with harmonica, Jeff Clemens on drums, and an array of musicians including Burt Jim Prescott on upright bass released Bacharach, Paul McCartney and T-Bone their self-titled debut in 1994. The band’s Burnett. He can currently be seen as the host of the musically inclined talk most recent album is Superhero Brother.

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Nathan Burton: Comedy Magic

April 3, 17 Concert Venue Harrah’s Resort presents Nathan Burton: Comedy Magic for selected Saturdays at 8pm each night. Tickets are $20-$30. Burton has performed magic since the age of four, honing his act into a 60-minute whirlwind of unique, in-your-face magical illusions blended with comedy and showgirls, all tied together with Burton’s engaging personality.

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Lupe Fiasco

April 9, Music Hall Rap artist Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known as Lupe Fiasco, headlines at the House of Blues with the Steppin Laser Tour featuring B.O.B. The showtime is 9pm and tickets are $30 and $35. Fiasco is best known for the singles “Kick, Push” and “Superstar,” as well as his acclaimed album debut, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor, which earned him three Grammy nominations. He is touring in support of his new album Lasers.

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The Orchestra

April 17, Superstar Theater The Orchestra World Tour 2010 is comprised of former members of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) and ELO Part II. The group headlines at Resorts on Saturday, April 17, 8pm. Tickets are $35 and $45. The

band will present an evening of ELO hits like “Evil Woman,” “Turn to Stone,” “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” and “Mr. Blue Sky.” In addition, there will be a few songs from: The Electric Light Orchestra Part II repertoire, and the “No Rewind” single by The Orchestra. The members of The Orchestra are Mik Kaminski, formerly of ELO and ELO II (violinist); Louis Clark, formerly of ELO and ELO II (keyboards and arranger); Eric Troyer, ELO II (keyboards, vocals); Phil Bates, ELO II (guitar, vocals); Gordon Townsend, ELO II (drummer) and Glen Burtnick, formerly of Styx and ELO II (bass, vocals).

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From Huh? To Home. A First-Time Buyer’s Battle Plan

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ITH TAX CREDITS, LOW interest rates and falling home prices, the number of first-time homebuyers in the market has increased to approximately 47 percent, up by more than 10 percent since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors. But even with these incentives, the process of buying a home for the first time hasn’t gotten any easier. The following step-by-step guide will help you get an idea of the ride to come - plus a few tips for making the journey go smoothly.

loan to 20 percent or higher, if buyers are looking to avoid potential mortgage insurance. The remaining funds to purchase the house must come from a bank, credit union or other lender. A mortgage broker may also help compare lenders. Interest may be paid at either a fixed year rate - usually 30 years - where the interest remains the same over the life of the loan. Adjustable rates, which may start lower than the fixed rate but may rise over the fixed rate within a few years, can create problems for those who do not plan for higher rates or loss of income. “This is one of the problems that led to the mortgage crisis,� says Peter Arrange Financing Richmond, author of “The Complete If you want to buy a house, you need to Idiot’s Guide To Buying A Home� (Alpha, know what you can afford - and what 2010). “I tell people to sit down and take the bank will loan you. Down payments a realistic look at your financial situation, can range from 3.5 percent for an FHA including what your payment is on the

are responsible for researching available homes, finding comps (comparable home sales in the area) to help you figure out an offer and presenting your offer to the seller. “You want an agent with many years’ experience in the areas you’re searching, but you don’t want an agent who may also be getting a commission from the home seller to get you to buy that home,� says Bruce Hahn, president of the American Homeowners Foundation, Arlington, Va. “What you really want to do is inter“Also, when you are doing your financ- view the agent,� says Ron Phipps, presiing, no matter how much you want the dent-elect of the National Association house, don’t put yourself in a corner,� of Realtors. “Talk to the person and see Richmond says. “You should own the if you relate to them. Go online and get evaluations, talk to people who have house, not the other way around.� worked with the agent and look at their professional experience.� Finding an Agent Real estate agents work on commission and (Continued on page HBG 4) loan and to look at the worst case scenario: if you lost your job and the adjustable rate hit the ceiling. If you can still afford the payment, fine.

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While “location, location, location” is important, many people forget to look at the big picture. “Get an aerial view,” Phipps says. “Plug into Google search and see how close the home is to waterways, open spaces ... If you find there is a landfill a couple miles away, that may be something you want to know. In some areas you have a freeway behind your home that may not be visible.” Seek out sellers and neighbors who may help to answer questions about schools, property taxes, crime, parks and traffic. When looking at town homes and condos, Phipps suggests asking about condo fees and the history of special assessments for projects such as replacing the roof, where unit owners share the costs. If the roof appears to need repair, find out what reserves are in the repair fund. George R. Moskoff, a licensed contractor in Sebastopol, Calif., warns against the “shroud of joy” that accompanies buyers, preventing them from looking at the house critically. “The buyer is thinking ‘How can I fit my furniture in

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the living room?’, ‘Where will the TV go?’ and ‘Where can we put our kitchen table?’ instead of ‘Why does it feel so drafty in here?’ or ‘How come there are brown stains on the ceiling over in that corner?’” Moskoff says. Robert Irwin, author of “Tips and Traps When Buying A Home” (McGraw Hill, 2008), suggests buyers expand their horizons. “The biggest mistake new buyers make is to limit themselves to one or two neighborhoods or home styles,” Irwin says. “The bigger an area you cover and more varied the type of home you look for, the more likely you are to find something satisfactory.” The most important question, Moskoff says, is to ask yourself: Will the house work for us? “It’s not a bad idea to list your or your family’s needs on paper,” Moskoff says.

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home before making an offer (to see what you might be getting into), while others suggest inspecting it after the offer (to see what fixes you can get the seller to pay for under pressure of losing the sale). Either way, experts suggest hiring your own inspector (not the agent’s) and accompanying them during the inspection, asking questions and making a list of your own concerns along the way. “Because of liability concerns, the written inspection report is often bland and may leave out many important concerns,” Irwin says. “But, speaking informally with you on the inspection tour, the inspector may reveal a host of potential problems that never get into the written report.”

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To accompany the spring buzz among buyers and sellers, the National Association of Realtors celebrates “National Open House Weekend” on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11. The New Jersey Association of Realtors will be joining in on the gala as Realtors throughout the state will be holding open houses to help buyers find a new home. Adding to the fervor, many home searchers will be looking forward to taking advantage of the extended and expanded federal home buyer tax credits, which expire on April 30. For first-time buyers, this means credits of up to $8,000. Repeat buyers can qualify for up to $6,500. Keep in mind, home prices are now more affordable and mortgage interest rates are still low, making it wise for interested home buyers to take advantage of these opportunistic times. Mark your calendar for the weekend of April 10 and 11 and join area Realtors as they showcase a vast number of homes available in this area. And don’t forget to look here in next week’s issue for a listing of open houses. Happy home shopping!

make the offer, which includes putting in “skin in the game” money according to Alethea Smock, a broker with ZAPA Realty in the Denver area. This shows the buyer you are serious about purchasing the home. This sum may be applied toward your down payment. The offer also includes other details - dates of inspection, closing and possession, and may include requiring the seller to make certain repairs on the property or asking for some other property to be part of the deal. You may have to bid against other offers from other buyers, as well. Most offers receive counter-offers from the seller, resulting in a back and forth until the deal is struck - or lost. Some tips: “Don’t fall in love with one property,” Irwin warns. “Be willing to lowball the seller and possibly lose the property, in

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it painted the house the same color of the 1956 Valiant she had. She loved that car. One of the buyers I had said this was the worst color he had ever seen. Said it in front of the buyer. The buyer said she would not sell to this person.� “Don’t give the seller a reason to be offended,� Phipps says.

the hopes of getting a bargain.� Michael Schatzki, founder of Negotiation Dynamics in Far Hills, N.J., says, “First-time homebuyers tend to be younger and less experienced as negotiators. As a result, they often pay more than they should.�

‘If you don’t get a counteroffer, you can increase your offer if you want to.’

Don’t expect the seller to agree with your offer, Schatzki says. “What you are looking for is a counteroffer,� Schatzki explains. “If you don’t get a counter-offer, you can increase your Don’t be afraid to start low, given the offer if you want to. If you do get a counoversupply of houses on the market, ter-offer, then the game is on. Concede Schatzki says. If the house is priced at slowly, be patient and take your time.� $300,000 and similar homes have recentRichmond says he likes to have his ly sold for $260,000, in a normal market clients write a cover letter, explaining to you would probably offer $245,000. the seller why the buyer loves this house

along with other positive comments that reinforce their interest in the property. “This is especially important if there are multiple offers,� Richmond says. You are essentially trying to make them feel like you are a member of the family.� Negotiating an offer may take weeks or months, but nothing sinks a sale quicker than a critical comment, Phipps warns. “I had a house several years ago,� Phipps recalls. “The woman who owned

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REETINGS AND SALUTATIONS. And instead of doing our regular column, I would like to pay tribute to one of the great voices and a great human being, one who has been a part of our lives for over 50 years, Johnny Maestro. By this time you are aware of Johnny’s passing last week. For those of you, like me, who have seen Johnny perform, whether it was at the beginning of his career with the Crests (pictured), as a solo artist, or later with the Brooklyn Bridge, you will understand when I say that even though he is gone, the voice will always be, and now is a part of the choir of God’s angels. I go back with Maestro — his real name is Mastrangelo — when I was on the road with Danny and the Juniors and John was singing with the Crests. And here’s something you probably didn’t know: The Crests were one of the first integrated vocal groups, and Luther Vandross’s sister Patricia was singing with the group at that time. You know the

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Fedeli’s Restaurant

Address: 9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate Phone: 822-1293 Details: Dinner Wed., Thurs. & Mon. from 5:30pm; Fri.-Sun. from 5pm (closed Tuesdays off-season). Reservations required, major credit cards accepted.

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Fedeli’s, now a Margate tradition, has roots that go back even further. By Frank Gabriel Dan Fedeli

legend Skinny D’Amato’s famed 500 Club, Ferraro’s was the spot where many performers chose to spend free time. Notable among these, according to Dan, were a pair of upcoming comedian/entertainers. “Before [Dean] Martin and [Jerry] Lewis were starting, they would hang out at the bar,” he says. But it wasn’t merely the food that kept loyal customers coming back. Jean, an accomplished operatic singer, regularly serenaded customers while they dined. Among those to enjoy her singing were musical luminaries like Dinah Shore, Johnny Mathis and the Chairman of the Board himself, Jersey native Frank Sinatra. Dan’s mother’s vocal talent became a major element in both restaurants’ success.

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HEN DAN FEDELI BOLDLY asserts that there is no such thing as “Italian cooking,” you really should pay attention. Heir to a seashore gastronomic legacy dating back to the late 1920s, Fedeli has owned and operated — along with mother, Jean — Fedeli’s Restaurant in Margate since 1984. What he means with such a provocative statement is that by its very nature Italian cuisine is truly regional and locally ingredient-oriented. American perceptions of “Italian” food are, in fact, driven by how those styles have been interpreted and modified here in the New World. If anyone knows, this guy should. Saying, “I grew up in it,” the outspoken restaurateur alludes to a distinguished family culinary history. Mom Jean Fedeli (nee Affrisio) is the niece of longtime Atlantic City restaurant operators the Ferraros and began working at their former location at 125 South Missouri Ave., while still a teen. This also helps explain the somewhat mystifying signage on Fedeli’s’ Ventnor Avenue building identifying itself as “The Original Ferraro’s.” Jean worked alongside those relatives until the Ducktown business closed in 1984. Recognizing the value of her family’s brand, and desirous of maintaining it, she opened her own restaurant a few miles south in Downbeach within six months. Dan continues, “They were so well known; we wanted to keep the Ferraro name.” That history is significant enough to warrant further examination. Located just a few hundred feet from Atlantic City

“That was a part of the mystique,” he says, further giving credit to Jean for virtually every recipe employed in his kitchen to this day. Despite having taken a step back from the day-to-day operation for health reasons during the last five years, the 81-year-old’s influence still profoundly resonates. “My mother made perfect risotto, eggplant, meatballs and veal or beef braciole,” says Dan. The restaurant is also known for an unusual, unique format. During winter, Fedeli’s offers off-the-menu items, which Dan describes as “call” dishes. The idea behind this is that customers can feel comfortable requesting special orders which they would not typically be able to sample elsewhere. Elaborating about this customer-friendly

attitude, the chef/owner offers, “If I’m buying it, I will do it.” Asked for a few specifics, he mentions a roasted pepper and portabella mushroom appetizer, noting, “Everybody does that now, but not like ours.” Recommendable entrees include broccoli rabe with house-made pasta, sausage, olive oil and garlic; on-the-bone chicken cacciatore featuring onions, peppers, mushrooms, basil and carrots or a newer item, their own gnocchi blended with freshly made pistachio pesto. Jean remains both a source of inspiration and a sort of off-site, quality-control supervisor. She states, “You could come in my kitchen and talk to me, but don’t you make the mistake of crossing the line and coming behind my stove.” Of southern Italian Calabrese origin, Jean Fedeli echoes her son Dan’s thoughts regarding Italian cuisine. “Because you have Swiss, German and French influence,” she says, “the food above Milan, and even Rome, is altogether different.” Reflecting on a storied life and career, Jean continues, “As children, we would shell peas, peel tomatoes and potatoes in our own back yard. We stayed in the kitchen with our grandmother, who spoke no English, learning how to make ravioli and manicotti.” These days Dan and his wife of just over a year, Barbara, a law-office accountant, work together in what has always been a quintessential Jersey shore family-run restaurant. n E-mail Frank Gabriel at fgabriel@acweekly.com

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Ducktown Tavern

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Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern

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

Angeloni’s II Restaurant

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

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 348-8080. atlanticcitybar.com. Lobster, homemade pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and more.

Chelsea Prime

111 S. Chelsea Ave. , inside Chelsea hotel. thechelsea-ac.com. 3482200. A steakhouse in the setting of a 1940s supper club with indoor and outdoor seating, a cocktail lounge with a curvilinear bar, and entertainment.

Chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Popular local hangout is open 24 hours, seven days. Mon.-Fri. Happy hour 11:30am-1pm, 4-6pm.

Dock’s Oyster House

2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar.

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

Longhorn Steak House

2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant.

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

Flying Cloud Café

Los Amigos

Girasole Ristorante

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub

El Charro!

800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardner’s Basin. 345-8222. Relaxed, waterfront dining specializing in seafood. 3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily. Holiday specials.

Imperial Inn

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

Irish Pub

St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Knife & Fork

3600 Atlantic Ave. Corner of Atlantic and Pacific aves. knifeandforkinn.com. 344-1133. Historic landmark restaurant with the finest seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill.

Latitude 39°

804 N Rhode Island Ave. 3483999. Atlantic City waterfront dining. Kids menu available.

Little Saigon

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

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

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

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Melaka Restaurant

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

The Melting Pot

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

Mexico Restaurant

3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. mexicorestaurant.com. Cocktail lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer.

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New York Diner

3101 Pacific Ave., at Flamingo Motel. 345-8887. Full diner menu. New York-style deli sandwiches.

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1700 W. Riverside Dr. 347-1793. Specializing in seafood and steak. Open for dinner Wed. through Sun. 5-10pm.

Pho Hoa Cali

3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063. Authentic Vietnamese noodle house.

Teplitzky’s

111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. thechelsea-ac.com.1-800548-3030. Retro-style diner with hideaway cocktail lounge and coffee shop.

Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria

229 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. Open 24/7. Full Menu. Serving lunch & dinner daily. Try their wings.

300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of Oriental and Vermont St.). 3448669. tonybaloneys.com. Pizzas, subs, wraps, calzones and more. Mon.-Thurs. 9am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am-11pm. Sun. 10am-10pm. Free delivery.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Tun Tavern

Pic A Lilli Pub

2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. serioussteaks.com. Corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list.

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

Whiskey Grille

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner.

White House Sub Shop

2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.’s legendary sub shop.

BRIGANTINE Andre’s Italian Restaurant

1312 W. Brigantine Ave. 2661124. Serving pizza, subs, steaks, Italian dinners, grilled seafood, cappuccino and desserts.

Carmine’s

900 W. Brigantine Ave. 266-5400. Pizzas, subs, wings and more.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. lagu-

nagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view.

Macedonian Grill

3015 Brigantine Blvd. at 31st St. 264-8801. macedoniangrill.com. Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine.

Yuki Hana

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

DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Barrels

9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-

4400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Linwood.

China Dumpling Seafood Resaurant

5200 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor. 822-6888. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Specializing in Dim Sum and seafood. Open 11am -10pm, Fri. and Sat. till 11pm. Eatin, take-out and delivery.

Cleo’s Fish Palace

7307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 8225858. cleosfish.com. A large variety of prepared seafood and dinner platters. Catering available.

Dino’s Subs & Pizza

8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 8226602 or 822-0670. Open daily, 7-11:30am. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs. Party trays for all occasions. Pick up, eat in and delivery.

Downbeach Deli

8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 8237310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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La Fontana

20 Douglas Ave., Margate. Gourmet Italian cuisine. Take out anytime.

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9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 4876001. sunsetonthebay.com. Open dailyfor lunch and dinner. Happy hour daily 3-7pm with half-price appetizers and reduced drink prices at the bar only.

Liang House Imperial East 7800 Ventnor Avenue, Margate.

487-8052. Open 7 days 11am10:30 pm. Modern Chinese cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner specials. “We deliver, even to the beach.� Free parking lot.

Maynard’s CafÊ

9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. Lunch and dinner specials. Starlight Garden bar open daily.

Malelani CafĂŠ

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

Miyako

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

Euro Gourmet Cafe and The Gelato Factory

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

Red Room CafĂŠ

141 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor. 8221067. Gourmet pizzas, Italian specialties.

Shore Club Crabhouse, Bar & Grill 303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 8221002. shoreclubbar.com. Great views of Egg Harbor Bay. Lunch, dinner and bar. Open dailyfor lunch and dinner.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek/Mediterranean cuisine.

Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay

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

Tomatoe’s

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8227535 or tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 8220140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Lunch & dinner specials and latenight fare.

Yama Japanese Restaurant

5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8228105. Sushi and sashimi; over 100 special rolls, plus tempura and other cooked specials.

MAINLAND Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante

2405 New Rd., Northfield. 6467565. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.

Atlantic City Sub Shop

Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 6467799. atlanticcitysubshops.com. Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays.

A Touch of Italy

Black Horse Pike, Cardiff/EHT. 6461855. touchofitaly.net. Serving veal, seafood, pasta, steaks and brick-oven pizzas. Banquet facilities.

Barrels

Rt. 9, Central Square, Linwood. 926-9900. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food in intimate setting. Also in Margate. Take out/ Delivery.

Berkshire Grill

Black Horse Pike at English Creek Ave., EHT. 272-8808. berkshiregrill.net. Great seafood and thick, juicy, tender steaks.

Bombay Indian Restaurant English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 6464445. Authentic Indian dining experience.

Bulldogs

743 White Horse Pike, Galloway. 965-4433. Neighborhood sports bar serving American dishes.

Cavallino Nero

4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties.

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Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. chickiesandpetes.com. Sports-themed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches.

Cousin Mario’s

5401 Hardin Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. (Formerly the Epic Grille). Pizza and Italian specialties. Happy hour noon-7pm weekdays.

Crab Trap

On the Circle in Somers Pt. 9277377, thecrabtrap.com Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, homemade breads, desserts and more.

East Bay Crab & Grill

Cardiff Plaza, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Specializing in All-UCan Eat Crabs, Early Bird Menu.12 Entrees under $12 menu, over 60 entrees starting at $8.99 and daily specials. Reservations accepted.

El Rancho

375 S. Main St., Pleasantville. Authentic Mexican.

English Creek Restaurant 3003 English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 677-0016. Serving

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

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6520544. Family restaurant, casual dining.

Fuji

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

Gaspare’s Gourmet Italian Bistro

Harbor Village Square, EHT. Ocean Heights Ave. & Zion Road, Bargaintown. 653-2112. www. gaspares.com. Quaint, cozy and casual serving lunch, dinner, takeout and delivery. Cocktails, beer and wine.

Gianna’s Cafe

The Plaza at Center Point, 1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 677-0470; FAX 677-8885. California cuisine in a casual, upscale setting.

6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 3832588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 3833999) Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.

Goodfellows, W.L.

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

Gourmet Italian Cuisine

324 S Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ. 6521398. Serving authentic Italian food and fine wines.

Great American Pub

Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1990. Great gourmet Black Angus burgers. Happy hour six days a week. Free poker Tues.Weds.

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The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.

55 Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 6017533. Offers a selection of fresh, homemade goods daily and a variety of tasty soups. Relaxing atmosphere, reasonably priced.

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Asian Mall, Pleasantville Shopping Center, 700 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 646-8977. Vietnamese cuisine.

Johnny Rockets

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

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1303 Harding Hwy. (Rt. 40), Richland. 856-697-5700. therichlandhouse.com. Fresh seafood and steaks, unique wine list.

1470 White Horse Pike, Hammonton. 561-9621. joesmaplewood.com. Italian specialties and “world’s best spaghetti.”

Mays Landing Diner

6177 Harding Highway (Rt. 40), Mays Landing. 625-5051. mayslandingdiner.com. Classic New Jersey diner. Baking done on the premises.

McKee’s Irish Pub

Joseph’s Restaurant at the Tuscany House

Mickey & Minnie’s

JR’s Tavern

650 New Road, Somers Point. 6539853. jrstavern.com.

446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner. 733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. 965-1877. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Closed Mondays.

Mount Fuji

136 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar.

The Nizam’s

Zion Rd. & Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Twp. 927-6363. julianospub.com Sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta and seafood.

6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6778829. Northern and Southern Indian food, including nan, tandori and vegetarian dishes. Major credit cards accepted. Lunch buffett $9.95.

L’s Restaurant

Oyster Creek Inn

119 Route 50, Corbin City. 6283024. ls-jbones.com. Traditional, casual dining. J-Bones Tavern inside.

41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 652-8565. Old-fashioned fresh seafood house with waterfront dining.

La Hacienda

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265 S. New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway, 652-6050. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine.

1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000. pistolpetessaloon.com. Casual dining. Weekly specials.

La Pizzatega

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

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

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

Mangia by the Greens

Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. www. jojositaliangrille.com. Homemade Italian specialties.

72 N. Breman Ave., (Renault Winery), Egg Harbor City. 9652111. www.renaultwinery.com. Casual family cuisine, full bar with piano entertainment.

Rama Thai

Ram’s Head Inn

Maplewood Inn

45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000. Featuring classic pub fare plus a full dinner menu.

from soups to desserts.

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6457655. libraryiii.com. Murph’s crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar.

JD’s Pub & Grille

Juliano’s Restaurant

Duong Quoc Cafe THAI

Library III

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

The Inn at Sugar Hill

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille

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Tuckahoe Rd. and Rt. 50, Petersurg. 628-2225.levarisamericangrill. com. Open daily 10am. Drink specials.

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. Lunch, dinner, latenight snacks, pizza. Free delivery to EHT, Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point.

131 Jordan Rd., (behind the Sunoco station off Laurel Dr./Garden State Parkway entrance), Somers Pt. 9274637. Lunch and dinner featuring Greek specialties.

Easter Dinner from 2pm - 9pm on April 4th

Levari’s Seafood & American Grill

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

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131 Jordan Rd. off Laurel Drive (behind Sunoco) Somers Point

9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. Classic area hotspot.

Richland House

Rifici’s Italian Cuisine & Pizzeria

308 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 272-2000. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Banquet room available.

Romanelli’s Garden Cafe

279 South New York Rd., Galloway. 652-0179. romanelliscafe.com. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also catering.

Sack O’ Subs

Tap Room & Grille

Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236.4465. Featuring an acclaimed Sunday brunch. Open Sun.-Thurs.lunch from 11am. Fri.& Sat. dinner from 5pm. Fri.-Sun. breakfast from 7am. Sun. brunch, 10am-2pm.

Tre Figlio

500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona. 965-3303. trefiglio.com. Italian cuisine.

TW Howell’s

341 West White Horse Pike (Odesse Ave. & Rt.9), Pomona. 892-3704. Summertime BBQs as well as catering for any event.

Ventura’s Offshore Café

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

Vic’s Subs

742 Ohio Ave., Absecon. 6450500. Hot & cold subs, salads, party trays.

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

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Sakura

701 4th St., Ocean City. 398-2700. Contemporary Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine.

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

Sam’s Bar & Grill

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 6465128. samsbarandgrill.com.

Sandi Pointe

908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, 9272759. (formerly Mac’s Restaurant). Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.

Somers Point Cafe

581 Ocean Heights Ave., Somers Point. 788-8115 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7am10pm daily. Daily specials. Eat in, take out, delivery. Most dinners under $10.

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. Traditional area hotspot.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000. Traditional American cuisine, daily homemade specials, burgers and wings. Sports bar.

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Casa Del Dolce

947-949 Asbury Ave., OC. 3989300. Italian restaurant and gourmet deli.

Chatterbox

500 9th St., OC. 399-0113. “Where the town meets.”

Clancy’s by the Sea

1244 Boardwalk, Ocean City. 398-3344. clancysbythesea.com. Weekly specials, open year round. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open evenings.

Island Grill Restaurant

100 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 3919616. ocnjislandgrill.com. Full service restaurant with wide variety of choices from seafood to steaks.

Ma France Creperie

506 9th St., Ocean City. 399-9955. mafrancecreperie.com. Call for hours.

Sack O’ Subs

926 Asbury Ave., OC. 525-0460. Hot and cold subs, french fries, pizzas, homemade soups, salads and dinners. n

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BALLY’S 340-2000 Arturo’s

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

Ben & Jerry’s

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

Fulu Wok & Fry

Casual Asian cuisine at the Claridge tower.

Johnny Rockets

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

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

Gypsy Bar

Fun, relaxing dining experience.

Izakaya

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

Noodles of the World Asian fusion.

Old Homestead Steak House

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

SeaBlue

The Cafeteria

New York style deli.

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Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

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

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Easter Sunday

Mon.–Sat. (noon–3pm).

Virginia City Buffet

All-you-can-eat, Western-style buffet. Hours: Mon.–Thurs. lunch noon–3pm, dinner 3–9pm.; Fri.–Sun. noon-10pm. $21.99 (plus tax) daily for dinner; $16.99 (plus tax) lunch Mon.-Thurs.

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Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Borgata Buffet

Extensive buffet menu. $28.95 (plus tax) for dinner Mon.–Fri. (4–9pm). Sat. (4–10pm). Sun. (4–9pm); Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (8–11:15am); Brunch, $23.95 Sun. (8am– 3pm); Lunch. $17.95 (plus tax)

Full of quick food options.

The Metropolitan

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

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

CAESARS 348-4411 Nero’s Sunday Brunch

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

Cafe Roma

Coffee shop w/take-out available.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar

Offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines.

La Piazza Buffet

Buffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily (8:00–11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:45am–4pm); $22.99 (plus tax) for dinner (4–9pm). Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. noon –11pm, Sun. noon – 9pm.

Mia

348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine.

Morton’s

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

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Nero’s Grill

Polistina’s Italian Ristorante

Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

Primavera

Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites.

Venice Bar

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

THE PIER SHOPS AT CAESARS: Buddakan

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

The Continental

674-8300, continentalac.com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken firepit lounge as well as the large flower-shaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”

Game On!

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

Phillips Seafood

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

Piazza di Giorgio

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

Sonsie

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

Souzai Sushi & Sake

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

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

Enjoy family style, Italian favorites and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces.

Reflections

A 24-hour cafe offering steaks, seafood, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast is available anytime.

The Steakhouse

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

Taste of the Shore

Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.

Temptations Fine Chocolate & Coffee

Located on first level of Waterfront Tower. Open 7am7pm Sun.-Thurs., until 2am on Fri. & Sat.

Waterfront Buffet

Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99(plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $18.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Mon. & Fri., 8:30am– noon brunch, 4–9pm dinner; Tues. & Wed., noon–9pm dinner; Thurs. 4–9pm dinner; Sat. 8:30am–noon brunch, 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am– 1:30pm brunch, 2–9pm dinner.

HILTON Cappuccino’s

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open 24 hours Sun.-Fri.; open 7am-11pm Sat.

Cornucopia Buffet

Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $16 (includes tax). Hours are 11:30 am-9pm Sun.-Fri; 11:30 am10pm on Sat.

345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.

Empress Gem Noodle Bar

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Horizons

441-5000 Bluepoint Bar

A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.

Asian noodle bar open 1pm4am Mon.-Thurs., 1pm-5am Fri., noon-5am Sat. and noon4am Sun.

A lovely ocean view is a perk at this 24-hour restaurant Fri. to Sun., 7am-11pm Mon.-Thurs., serving casual fare including the Coney Island Deli, featuring deli appetizers and sandwiches.

Patsy’s

Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

Specializing in Neapolitan cuisine, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours are Fri.–Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun.–Tues. 6 –10pm; closed Wed.–Thurs. A bar menu is available Sun. 4:3010pm; Mon.-Tues. noon-mid.; Fri., Sat. 4:30-11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.

McCormick & Schmick’s

The Oaks

Club Cappuccino

Coffee bar. Fine gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso and teas accompanied by homemade pastries, cookies and brownies.

Corner Grille & Deli

More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a

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

344-6000 Asian Spice

Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items. Noodle bar open daily noon–2am; Restaurant open Sat.-Sun. 6–11pm. Now featuring a four-course prix fixe menu for $29.99.

Boardwalk Perks

Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Sun.–Thurs. 7am–6pm; Fri.–Sat. 7am–10pm.

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

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

The Buffet

Offers an international menu, as well a full complement of all-American selections. Cost: $14.99 (plus tax) lunch and dinner; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun. $3 discount for members of the Resorts Destination Casino Club.

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

Gallagher’s Steakhouse

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

SHOWBOAT 343-4000 Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.

bar and homemade desserts, self-serve cappuccino machine. Sun.-Tues. 12-4pm lunch $17.99 (plus tax) Sun.–Tues. dinner 4-9pm, $21.99. Fri., 410 pm Seafood Night, $25.99. Sat. noon-3pm lunch, $17.99; dinner, all-u-can-eat lobster 410pm, $29.99. Closed Wed.Thurs.

House of Blues Restaurant

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

Mansion Cafe

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

Rib & Chophouse

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

Royal Noodle House

Soup, overstuffed sandwiches, made-to-order pizza and desserts, 24/7.

Located next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes.

Casa Di Napoli

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

Open. Mon-Sun 7am-mid. Signature drinks, including lattes and other specialty coffee drinks and pastry selection.

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TROPICANA 340-4000 il Verdi

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

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.

Wellington’s

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

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Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

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

Create-A-Cone

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

Fiesta Buffet

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

Hooters

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

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

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

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

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

The Palm

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

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

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

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

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Red Square

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

A Dam Good Sports Bar

572-9300. The renowned New

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

344-9100. Famed restaurateur

Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recreates centuries of Russian history. The dining room, flanked with two ice columns, gives way to an ice-topped 32-foot bar.

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

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

TRANSPORTATION CENTER: Stewart’s Root Beer

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

TRUMP MARINA 1-800-777-8477; 441-2000 The Bayside Buffet An all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs. ($16.99 pls. tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 pls. tax.). A Seafood buffet is

featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.

Cosimo’s Pizza

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

DJ’s Steakhouse

Surround yourself with western charm while savoring gourmet steaks, chop, and seafood. Serving CAB prime meats and the freshest fish available. A Sunday through Thursday Three Course Chef Special Dinner menu is available for $35 per person.

Hooters

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

Harbor View

Elegant, intimate dining. Serving the finest gourmet seafood and Italian specialties. Best views of the Marina and Atlantic City skyline. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun 6pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.

Imperial Court

Superb Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and assortment of familiar items. Open for dinner for Friday - Sunday 6pm.

The Café

Full breakfast fare. Also serving deli-style lunch and casual dinners. Open 24 hours.

TRUMP PLAZA 441-6000 24 Central Cafe

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

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

Evo

2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.

Max’s

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

Rainforest Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforestcafe.com. Exotic salads, pastas,

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

Roberto’s

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

TRUMP TAJ MAHAL 449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

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

Il Mulino New York

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

Trattoria Il Mulino

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

Moon at Dynasty

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.

Royal Albert’s Palace

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

Safari Steak House

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

Sultan’s Feast

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

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Egg Hunts, Easter Bunnies and More. Along with Atlantic City’s annual Easter Parade, the southern New Jersey area offers a host of free Easter fun. By Michael Pritchard

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ASTER IS A TIME TO CELEBRATE the renewal of spring, reaffirm religious beliefs and bond with family. And when you’re all through with that, there’s the candy, eggs and parades. The southern New Jersey area offers more than a few chances to hunt for Easter eggs, commune with the Easter Bunny and pretty much enjoy an early spring day. Most of the events and hunts are scheduled for Saturday, April 3, leaving Easter Sunday for family. Here’s a rundown of Easter happenings in the area:

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• Cape May Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday at the Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St., Cape May between the Dellas Little League field and the school. Free for children preschool through second grade. • Mays Landing Easter Egg Hunt at Gaskill Park presented by the Kiwanis Club of Mays Landing at 11am Saturday. Fun and For more information, call 729-3223 or prizes for all ages. Call 909-2900. visit EdsFuncade.com. • Ocean City’s Easter Weekend begins on Saturday at 11am with the Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show. The contest is open to any pet that will not eat another pet. (See p. 54 for details.)

• The Wildwoods Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the beach at 17th Avenue in North Wildwood at noon Saturday. Children 11 and under can pick up eggs and collect prizes. This event is free. For more information, call 729-5776.

• Easter in the Downtown Ocean City also features Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday from 8am-noon at the Chatterbox. The Bunny will pose for photos in a lifeguard stand at 9th and Asbury Avenue at no charge from noon2pm. There will be candy-filled eggs for kids and Eggstra Special Savings along the Avenue.

• Also on Saturday, the Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the beach at Lincoln Avenue in Wildwood at noon. Children 12 and under are invited to dig for eggs buried in the sand. Each egg contains a toy and a golden egg is worth an even bigger prize for those lucky enough to find one. For more information, call 729-5501.

• Ocean City’s annual Easter Sunrise Service is set for 6:30am Easter Sunday at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. The public is invited to the nondenominational program.

• Ocean City’s Annual Great Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the beaches from 11th to 14th streets Saturday starting at 2:30pm. There will be five age groups, 1-2 at 11th St., 3-4 and 5-6 at 12th St. and 7, 8 and 9 yrs. at 13th-14th streets. Only ages 1-2 may have an adult accompany them into the area. Over 100,000 eggs with candy will be placed, 4,000 with prizes. Five grand prize bikes will be awarded plus other grand prizes in each age group. An awards ceremony will be held at the Pavilion, 11th and Boardwalk, following the hunt. Rain date is April 4. This event is free. n

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• The Green Tree Church, 125 Schoolhouse Rd. in Egg Harbor Township, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday from 10:3011:30am at the church Family Life Center. There will be skits, songs, prizes and the annual egg hunt with over 3,000 eggs. Free. Call 927-3838 for information.

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PPARENTLY F. SCOTT Fitzgerald wasn’t quite right when he wrote that there are no second acts. Frankie Valli, of Four Seasons fame, has proven the legendary writer to be incorrect. Valli, who will perform Friday through Sunday (April 2-4) at the Borgata in Atlantic City, reached legendary status as the voice behind the Four Seasons, which were staples on the pop chart during the 1960s. The charismatic Valli enjoyed solo success during the ’70s. “We did pretty well,” Valli tells Atlantic City Weekly. “You can’t argue with the numbers.” The numbers are staggering. Valli and the Four Seasons rolled up 29 Top 40 Hits. Valli scored an additional 10 tunes which charted. “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)”) each reached the top of the charts. Valli went No. 1 with “My Eyes Adored You” and “Grease.” “I think I have plenty to be proud of,” Valli says. “I can never complain about my career as a singer.” And then there is Valli’s turn as an actor. Valli, who has been an on-and-off thespian for years, hit paydirt as an actor with The Sopranos. Valli played mobster Rusty Millio in the acclaimed HBO series. “It was great to get a lot of notice the

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second time around,” Valli says. “It was great to act in something that was as great as The Sopranos. It was fun learning lines and executing them with such great talent. It was a wonderful opportunity. You got a lot of exposure courtesy of The Sopranos. It was great being part of a show that people will talk about forever.” The same could be said about Valli, 75, and the Four Seasons’ tunes, which are timeless, courtesy of Valli’s powerful falsetto, well-written compositions and top-notch performances. “It’s incredible when you look back to it,” Valli says. “We enjoyed it and appreciated every minute of it. We knew we were really fortunate to have such a string of hits. The ones that hit the top of the charts were great, but I might be most proud of the fact that 65 of our records charted. It was unbelievable success. We had uncommon staying power.” Perhaps most remarkable was that even the British Invasion, which steamrolled many American acts, couldn’t knock the Four Seasons out of the public eye. “That’s something that we were proud of,” Valli adds. “The Beatles and the Rolling Stones knocked a lot of groups and singers into oblivion. Somehow we kept it going.” The Four Seasons benefitted from intricate harmonies, but what differentiated the group from other acts was Valli’s shrill falsetto, which was either loved or hated.

“I always had a very wide range,” Valli says. “I was never trained or educated. I just sang. I’ve always had this incredible gift. It was early on that I realized that I had something special.” Valli’s singing career started in 1953. By the late ’50s, the Four Seasons were producing moralistic, romantic songs. By the late ’60s, the band’s style was out of vogue. However, the group came back during the next decade with the nostalgic smash “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night).”

‘It was great being part of a show that people will talk about forever.’ “Never write anybody off,” Valli says. “I think we surprised a lot of people being able to come back with that song. We weren’t done.” Valli and the Four Seasons aren’t done these days either. Over the last generation, the group has been touring behind the familiar hits. “We’ve worked very hard,” Valli says. “I couldn’t be prouder of all that we or I have done. I wouldn’t change a thing even if I could.”

Ditto for his run on The Sopranos. “No regrets on that one,” Valli says. “It was great to get that kind of notice again and be part of such a great show.” Valli was a natural for The Sopranos, since much of the action on the show was based in North and Central New Jersey. Valli, who grew up in Newark, is very familiar with the Garden State. “The show covered the ground I came of age with,” Valli says. “I know New Jersey well. That was what I knew when I was a kid and I’ve played so many places in New Jersey, including Atlantic City for so many years. It’s always good to go back to Atlantic City. I think people from all over New Jersey go to Atlantic City when I come in to town and they are always so enthusiastic. It’s very gratifying performing there. They love their Jersey boys there.” Speaking of which, Jersey Boys is the long-running Broadway musical based on the Four Seasons. “That’s something that’s very gratifying to me [as well],” Valli says. “We had the idea for the musical for a long time. We thought that there was a story there about the four of us. We all came from poor backgrounds in New Jersey. We were right. “There is a real human-interest side to the story with us and then there are the songs. The songs have worked on Broadway and they work when I sing them as well.” n see more online @

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is working at full capacity, largely with animals whose owners could no longer afford to care for them, and has received less financial backing due to the poor economy, makes this year’s event all the more important. A donation jar will be placed at the show’s registration table, or contributions can be made by mailing checks to: The family activity. Among them are the Doo Humane Society of Ocean City, P.O. Box Dah Parade, the Night in Venice boat 1254, Ocean City, NJ 08226. ■ parade, the Baby Parade, the Trail of Two Cities run/walk and others. “Mark’s a genius at that sort of stuff,” says Sue Canale. “He’s so good at organizing Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show events and getting people to volunteer.” When: Saturday, April 3, 11am; “[The pet fashion show] gets a huge turnregistration 10am. out,” says Pamela Dollack, whose cat James Where: Carey Stadium, 6th Street and Bond is a multiple best-dressed award winthe Boardwalk, Ocean City. ner (once as Elvis, once as a hard rock star, How Much: $5 per pet (unlimited categoand once as Jimmy Buffet). “People love their pets and love to show them off. It’s ries), $10 for multiple pets. Spectators are a really fun family friendly event. There’s admitted free, but donations to the Ocean lots of kids you can really tell are proud to City Humane Society are encouraged. show off their family dog or pet.” Phone: 525-9300 Dollack will admit that James Bond is Details: The event benefits the O.C. Hunever thrilled when it comes to donning mane Society, a no-kill shelter and pet his annual outfit for the show, but Canale’s cat Jack doesn’t seem to mind it as much. adoption center. There are multiple cat“He’s fine with it,” she says. “We’ve egories (such as Best Dressed Dog & Cat, been messing with him since he was a Most Patriotic, Best Bonnet, etc.). kitten, so he’s kind of used to it by now. I shouldn’t say we. It’s mostly me.” The fact that the Humane Society of O.C. see more online @

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his father and be a dragon slayer; he even invents a pretty cool weapon to bring one down, but nobody believes him when he says he successfully used his weapon on a deadly black Night Fury dragon. Hiccup was right, but when he finds the Night Fury, tangled in his weapon, he finds that he doesn’t have the heart to kill the beast. Instead he helps him by repairing his damaged wing, and feeding him. They become friends and Hiccup is soon flying in the sky as he rides his pal Toothless in their secret valley hideout, away from the village. Hiccup learns that the dragons are just trying to survive. He astonishes the villagers when he uses his new knowledge of dragons to become the best student in Gobber’s (Ferguson) dragon-hunting class. He doesn’t use weapons, he uses guile and tricks he learned from his pal Toothless to tame the dragons. Eventually his pet dragon is discovered and captured by the adults. Led by his father, the Vikings plan to find the dragon’s nest and destroy them all. Hiccup and his teen pals — including the lovely Astrid (Ferrera) — join him in a quest to stop the slaughter and defeat the real enemy, a truly monstrous giant dragon.

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