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Despite Gas Prices, Sunny Jersey Shorecast. By Tamara deMent

The southern Jersey shore region has struggled for the past few years due to the economic downturnbut experts say there are reasons for optimism for this upcoming tourist season.

Ted Prior, Popular Elvis Presley Performer, Passes. By Jeff Schwachter Ocean City’s long-time Elvis tribute performer dies after a recent battle with brain cancer. Tribute concert set for June 5.

Viva la Quarter!

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The Tropicana’s entertainment and retail complex helped reinvent Atlantic City and continues as a model for the city’s future.

By Lori Hoffman

Fabulous female impersonators deliver un’Believe’-able fun with ‘Divas In A Man’s World’.

On the cover: The Quarter at Tropicana (photo by Craig Billow)

Columns & Departments 6 8 10 12 14 38 online

Quotables/local Scene Coasting Whitney’s Radar Curtain Call ante Up The City Beat Good Golf Guide

after Dark Nightlife listings

Dining: Hibachi Grill

area Dining & Casino Dining

Nightlife: The Diving Horse Cabaret

on the Web: • Features: Interview with Mike Marino, 5 Questions With ... 3 Doors Down, Appel Farm Festival, ‘Geoff’s Page,’ ‘The Other A.C.,’ Chef Vola Wins James Beard Award, and more.

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Casino Capsule (lounge listings) aC Weekly: Headliners to June 1 Movies: Bridesmaids • Photo Galleries: Ted Prior Remembered, ‘Believe arts & Events Calendar; Upcoming Divas In A Man’s World,’ ‘42nd Street,’ Prohibition: Casino Headliners Through September Resorts First Gay Nightclub, ocean City Block Party, Pizza Slaughterfest, Expanded local Scene, and more.

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1: Jon Squibb, for the second consecutive year, took first place in last Saturday’s Pizza Slaughterfest in Atlantic City. Squibb ate 30 slices of pizza I I in 40 minutes for the charity event, benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand. He’s I I pictured with his girlfriend. 2: The legendary Club Tru complex in Atlantic Interview Inside City has been transformed into the Diving Horse Cabaret & Steakhouse. A VIP-only opening party was held Thursday, May 12. 3: Kardashian clan member and E! Network’s Scott Disick made an appearance at The Pool After Dark series at Harrah’s Resort, May 14. 4: Larry King’s out of TV for now, but his tour rolled through Atlantic City last Saturday at Borgata. 5: History was made last Thursday, May 12, as Resorts became the first Atlantic City casino to open a gay dance club — Prohibition, located on Resorts’ legendary 13th floor. 6: Also at Resorts, the show 42nd Street is running now through July 3 (see video at acweekly.com). 7: Close to 500 students from Lower Cape ACWeekly.com/video May Regionalvisit: High School attended their prom, held at the NASW Aviation Museum hangar near the Cape May Airport May 14. NTERVIEW NSIDE

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Bringing the Roar to Atlantic City normally, when you think of motorcycles and the southern new Jersey shore, you think Wildwood. that resort held a spring bike rally last weekend and has its annual Roar to the Shore bike week in September. But the publishers of Fast Lane Biker magazine are hoping to start a new tradition this weekend (may 20 to 22) at the A.C. Convention Center. “We do a lot of bike shows and we do them in a lot of places,” says mark Rusicka, publisher of the magazine. “And it just seemed that Atlantic City was the perfect spot. It’s a great resort and it really seemed the perfect time. And the weather’s going to be great I hope.” Along with vendors and motorcycles and a large display of bikes, the event includes a killer live music line-up headed by the Jimmie Van Zandt band on Saturday starting at 7pm. the Razorbacks play all day Friday and Billy hector plays Sunday. Show hours are 10am-8pm Friday and Saturday and 9am-5pm Sunday. Admission is $10. Visit acbikeweek.com. — Mike Pritchard

Running and Caring Spring’s in full bloom, so time to think about getting in shape for summer. next Saturday, may 21, three events are on tap to not only help you tone that flab, but benefit worthy causes too. the American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk will take place at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, in ocean City. the walk promotes active living and a heart-healthy diet while raising funds for cardiovascular research. Registration is at 9am and the walk starts 10:30am. Call 926-3663 or 223-3754, or visit snjspringhw.org. Also in o.C., the Miles for Melanoma 5K Race and Family Fun Walk is happening on the 34th St. beach. the event benefits the melanoma Research Foundation in honor of Andrea Sheridan, who passed away from the disease in 2009 at age 57. Registration is $30 and starts 9am and the event starts 10am. Children under 10 are free. Call 717-538-4359 or e-mail blackoutmelanoma@ yahoo.com. A little further south, the South Jersey Walka-Thon will begin at the Wildwoods Convention Center (4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood) and is hosted by Good Counsel homes of South Jersey. Good Counsel provides homeless and disadvantaged mothers with shelter, food, medical care, education, job skills and more. Registration is 8:30-10am and the walk is from 9am-noon. Call 465-7765 or visit goodcounselhomes.org. — Ray Schweibert

“I grew up in the shadow of a bomb. I come of age durin’ Vietnam. Many thousand gone, I never did know why. I look around, it’s so hard to see. What’s happening to our big family. I’m an American, I’m gonna let my freak flag fly,” Greg Brown sings on the title track of his YepRoc debut, out this month. The song is the result of recording sessions for the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter’s 27th album, originally started in a Minnesota studio. That studio was hit by lightning, however, and all the tracks (except “Freak Flag”) were destroyed. Undeterred, Brown and his long-time comrade Bo Ramsey (guitar), headed to Memphis where Brown wrote 10 new songs, all of which include Brown’s grittier-than-ever baritone vocals and existential lyrics. — Jeff Schwachter

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ow does this sound to you — a roaring ’20s tour of Atlantic City by the Great American trolley Company, a scrumptious lunch, and a back-bay cruise, all in one afternoon? sounds fantastic doesn’t it? well the stars aligned last week when the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority (ACCVA) put together this wonderful day of travel in order to celebrate national tourism week and the u.s. travel Associations national travel Rally day. the sun was shining and our tour guide Gail donaghy was very insightful, knowledgeable and humorous. on the tour she will point out various historical landmarks during the ride and give interesting facts that you rarely hear about. For instance, we saw a house off the bay that belonged to Frank sinatra, which is still owned by his estate. we also learned about the gin battles with the Coast Guard and rumrunners. we learned that new Jersey is the nation’s clam capital and that one third of all the clams harvested are done in n.J., many finding their way to large corporations such as Campbell’s soup. other great facts came when we passed the Absecon Lighthouse. Most of us from the area know about the 228 steps to the top, and that it still has its original Fresnel lens. however, what is that lens? take the trolley tour, which will run regularly starting Memorial day weekend, and find out. there were a couple of stops where we got off the trolley to stretch our legs and tour some historical places, one being the new Korean war Memorial on the Boardwalk and another, the Ritz Condominiums, which originally existed as the Ritz Carlton. Famous guests of the Ritz Carlton were herbert hoover, enoch “nucky” Johnson (who lived on the entire ninth floor), mobsters Lucky Luciano and Al Capone, and many more. the stairway in the entrance is the original architecture and in the vestibule from the Boardwalk you’ll see various wall hangings that tell stories of the rich history in Atlantic City. other unique attractions on the tour included historic Boardwalk hall, the Knife and Fork inn, the Greek Monument, the dennis hotel, the Carnegie Library and other local landmarks. Being on a narrated tour can be boring sometimes because information overload can go in one ear and out the other, but

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on this tour the environment is spacious, the facts and history to be learned are pertinent, interesting and memorable, and the narrator keeps things going with fun, quick trivia facts and personal stories. now when i travel through Atlantic City i see a whole different view! After our lunch — provided to us fresh from the new tony Boloney’s Mustache Mobile — we boarded the back-bay cruise line Crusin’1. ship owner, operator and tour guide Jeff George kept us comfortable and handled the water-bound experience. doing a tour on the water gives you a whole new appreciation for the rich tapestry that is Atlantic City. we have a colorful history here in Atlantic City that you can certainly learn about through reading, but take advantage of the wonderful amenities offered such as the Great American trolley tour and the Back Bay Cruise by Cruisin’1. you can find out more at gatrolley.com and atlanticcitycruises.com. speaking of history, and on a more serious and personal note, i must recognize local entertainment legend and elvis tribute artist ted Prior. sadly i found out the news sunday that he lost his battle to cancer and passed. ted was truly a shining star in our area and was such a kind-hearted, hard-working, passionate person whom i absolutely adored. he put so much effort into perfecting his craft and pleasing his fans. he stood by his friends and focused on helping others. thank you, ted, for all you did — you will be missed. A previously scheduled benefit for ted will still be taking place on June 5 at the Ram’s head inn from 2-6pm. tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple, and will include a light buffet, a cash bar, and some entertainment. if you would like to donate your time and perform call 377-1769. n

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WENT TO A GAY NIGHTCLUB LAST Prohibition — which is open Thursdays weekend. Then I went to a drag show. through Sundays — is a smaller and more

And I’m not even gay — not that there’s anything wrong with that. You may recognize that line from “The Outing,” a 1993 episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. The comment from Jerry Seinfeld to a college newspaper reporter has apparently been adopted as the operating mantra at Resorts Casino Hotel, which recently opened Atlantic City’s first gay casino nightclub. Dennis Gomes, president and CEO of the First Game In Town, was looking to expand the market when he purchased Resorts in December. While competing properties have staged spot events targeting the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender demographic, Gomes wanted to take the marketing effort to the next level. “I didn’t want to just say [to the GLBT community] that when we need business midweek, you can come in that day,” Gomes explained near midnight last Friday as he stood near the entrance to the club, called Prohibition, and watched it fill up. “I didn’t want to insult them by saying you’re only welcome when nobody else is here,” he added. “I wanted to say you’re welcome here all the time.” Several months before the club opened, Gomes, 66, who’s long had a reputation for innovative casino marketing, signaled his intentions of thinking outside the box — and the closet, too. He hired Joel Ballesteros as the local gaming industry’s first director of GLBT marketing. Ballesteros, 41, made his mark in the area by successfully staging events to attract GLBT guests to the Ram’s Head Inn in nearby Absecon. Gomes was betting the California native could work the same magic at Resorts. “I told [Gomes] the first thing we needed to do to capture the [gay] traveler was establish a full-time venue, not one night here and one night there,” Ballesteros said the same evening. “And that’s what we’ve done. We’ve made [Prohibition] a place where everyone could come and have fun.” Prohibition is actually part of two-phase effort to establish the 13th floor of Resorts as an epicenter of GLBT nightlife in Atlantic City. At the opposite end of the hall from Prohibition, in the 320-seat Screening Room theater, Resorts recently debuted a female impersonator show titled Believe: Divas In a Man’s World. The moment the show opened, a symbiotic relationship developed between the nightclub and the revue. “We’re already seeing people come to the bar to have a drink, then seeing the show and coming back to the bar afterwards,” Ballesteros said. “I really feel that’s the key to success for both the bar and the show.” Compared to other casino nightclubs, Like us:

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intimate venue. Four large faux palm trees frame a small dance floor in the center of the room. Other than contemporary music videos splashed on five large flat-screen TVs, the room embraces the 1920s theme and décor Gomes and business partner Morris Bailey adopted when they assumed control of the property, which was Atlantic City’s first legal casino when it opened 33 years ago this month. Resorts is housed in the former Haddon Hall Hotel, which was built in the Roaring ’20s. “We’ve labeled it a gay bar, so when people come here, they know what they’re coming to,” Ballesteros said. “If people don’t want to be in that atmosphere, they don’t have to come. But for the people that are coming, they know up front that you could see two men together, you could see two women together.” Like most amenities in a gaming property, Prohibition’s ultimate mission is to attract gamblers. Early results show the club is fulfilling its mandate. “We tracked business [in the casino] during the first four days the club was open, and we saw a nice jump [in gaming revenues],” said Sherry Amos, Resorts’ vice president of marketing. “We’re thrilled at how well the club has been received.” Love is the common denominator in his approach to casino marketing, said Gomes, who ordered the GLBT rainbow flag be hoisted above Resorts when the club opened. “Everything we do as a society is based on love,” he said. ”I want to welcome everyone. Our arms are open to all aspects of our culture.” Not everyone will embrace his new marketing effort, and Gomes said the challenge would be to continue to break down prejudices and barriers based on sexual orientation. “There’s still some people who don’t like it, aren’t comfortable with it,” he said. “But it’s a lot less problematic than it used to be.” Since success often breeds competition, especially in the casino business, Gomes knows his little monopoly may not last long. “You watch,” he said happily as he headed into the club greeting a local crowd of gay and straight guests. “They’re all going to be copying this.” n

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When the u.s. department of Justice cracked down on online poker — bringing indictments against executives for Full tilt Poker, Pokerstars and absolute Poker — you had to expect that many online pros would move to brick and mortar rooms such as the ones that can be found in atlantic City. But so far, according to revenue results from the state’s division of gaming enforcement, it just hasn’t happened in atlantic City. in fact, some local casinos saw their poker revenue go down. Only the Borgata showed a significant increase in poker revenues. the numbers for april show that the casino made just under $2 million off poker, up from about $1.4 million in march. some of that increase may have come from a bump in online players, but more likely it’s the result of the Borgata spring Open, played from april 13-29. though it didn’t draw record-breaking numbers, the open, as all of the Borgata’s poker opens do, kept the casino’s poker room humming through the month. meanwhile, Caesars saw a large drop in poker revenue, from $731,000 in march to only about $360,000 in april. But again, the explanation may lie in major tournament action. in march, Caesars hosted a World series of Poker circuit event from march 2-13. again, the turnout wasn’t staggering, but Caesars, which is known more for cash games rather than tournament play, definitely reaped the benefit of its parent company’s WsOP brand. still, the question remains, where’s the online bump? though its been only a month since the Black Friday sweep (when the doJ moved), reports had online play falling anywhere from 22 to 30 percent. But that idle pool of players haven’t shown up in a.C. Bally’s, harrah’s resort and showboat stayed relatively flat or down slightly for april. Only the tropicana saw a slight upward bump. and the trump taj mahal took a huge hit falling from $1.2 million in march to about $850,000 in april. But again, there’s an easy explanation. in march, the taj’s bad-beat jackpot ran up to near record proportions, finally hitting at $668,000. anytime a bad beat hits that level of money, players flock to that room. in fact, one of the reasons the city’s poker room didn’t have as good a month in april is the slew of bad-beat hits recently, which have kept the jackpots lower than normal. hits are good, but the jackpots draw players Like us:

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

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Resorts. 344-6000. resortsac. com. Casino bar & lounge. Always open. Blanche “The Singing Bartender” Morro performs Tues.-Sat., 4-10pm. Happy hour weekdays, 3-9pm.

32° luxe lounge *

The Quarter at Tropicana. 5720032. 32lounge.com. tropicana. net. VIP bottle service, DJs every Fri. & Sat. DJ B easy. 2am-close half-priced Miller lite bottles and cocktails. $150 bottle service specials until 3am.

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2120 Atlantic Ave., at The Walk. 449-4040. the4040club.com. Upscale sports bar owned by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z.

A Dam Good Sports Bar

In The Quarter at Tropicana. 3488080. adamgoodsportsbarnj. com. Sports bar and lounge offering pool tables, 15 HDTVs, 40-oz. bottles of beer, great food and more.

Atlantic city Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific at S. Carolina aves. 348-8080. acbarandgrill.com. open 24/7. level Two lounge is available for private parties and corporate events. Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 3-6pm, entire apps menu half priced, and drink specials in the bar.

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Showboat’s House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. hobatshowboat.com. 800-522-4700. live music and DJs Fri. & Sat. live music starts 10pm., DJs and live dancers, 7pm-4am.

Back Bay Ale House

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. 4490006. backbayalehouse.com. open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am11pm, Sun. 11am-9pm. Home of the Basin Mason.

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

Blue Martini * Must be 21 or older to gamble, enter and remain in a New Jersey casino or participate in any Harrah’s Resort promotion. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. ©2011, Caesars License Company, LLC.

Bally’s, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2709. ballysac.com. Mon. late Night latin Party 10pm5am; Wed. Matt Santry covers 7-11pm; Thurs. karaoke by lori kelly; Fri. & Sat. Flashback Dance

Party, 10pm-5am; Sun.

Boardwalk Beer Garden

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. boardwalkbeergardenac.com. 345-2337. Formerly Planet Hollywood. open noon-midnight Sun.-Thurs., noon-2am Fri.-Sat. Great mix of beers, microbrews and music.

Boneyard Bar & Grill

20 S. Virginia Ave. (formerly Croctails Tavern), 348-3360. open 11am-midnight, Fri. & Sat. until 3am. live music every weekend. No Worries Wed., drink specials; Tequila Thurs., $2 tequila and $2 tacos.

Boogie nights *

Resorts dining level. 340-7698. resortsac.com. The ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance party. open Fri & Sat. nights, 9pm. Cover charge $10 on Fri., $15 on Sat. Meet Mr. Boogie, Rollergirl and others.

Borgata comedy club *

corky’s Ribs and BBQ

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

cuba libre Restaurant & Rum Bar *

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

the Disco *

Trump Marina, One Castle Blvd. 441-8300. trumpmarina. com. entertainment by DJ Jim Stritch, party hosts Dr. Chili Palmer and Randy Clockwork, and a throng of sexy female dancers. open from 9pm every Fri. and Sat.

Dizzy Dolphin *

Hilton, Boston & Pacific aves. 340-7200. hiltonac.com. Nautical-themed bar with signature cocktails.

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

Dock’s Oyster House

casbah night club *

2400 Atlantic & Georgia aves. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac. com. open 24/7. Three Happy hours: 11am-1pm, 4-7pm and 3-5am. Tues. & Thurs. are Mexican Night.

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

chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac. com. Chelsea Prime’s Supper Club is Thurs., Fri. and Sat. nights. $10. Chelsea Thursdays 6-10pm Happy hour includes entertainment, drink specials and hors d’oeuvres at C5 nightclub until 4am. every Sat. at C5, Playhouse will host prominent electronic artists starting 10pm.

chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. (across from Trop garage) 345-4916. chelseapubandinn.com. Three bars, four pool tables, outdoor patio and an extensive, inexpensive bar menu. every Tues. night “Tequila Time” with Pedro. every Wed. Quiz Show with Pete, 8pm.

club Worship *

Showboat’s House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. 343-5700. hobatshowboat.com. Three-level nightclub and ultra lounge.

the comedy Stop cafe & cabaret * The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. 1-877-FUNNYAC.

the continental

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-8300. continentalac.com. Famous Philly martini bar export.

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

Ducktown tavern

Dusk *

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

Ego Bar and lounge *

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. trumptaj.com. Nightlife hot spot. Almost Angels perform every Fri. & Sat., 10pm-2am.

Eden lounge *

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 441-5165. harrahsresort. com. live music starting 8pm nightly. Closed Tues-Thurs.

Evo

Trump Plaza, 2225 Boardwalk. 441-0400. trumpplaza.com. Posh bar and dining. Specialty cocktails and wide variety of wines by the glass.

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Tropicana’s South Tower casino level, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 340-4000. tropicana.net. open Wed..-Sun. 6-11pm. Sushi and raw bar. R&R Sundays and Wasabi Wednesdays: half- price sushi rolls half-price sake & saketini at the bar, 5-7pm.

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Tropicana’s Marketplace, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 3446699. tropicana.net. 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, martini bar.

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25 Gordon’s Alley. 347-2743. late night menu, lounge open 8pm-8am. live music on weekends.

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The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456800. gameonac.com. Sports bar w/ 90 HDTVs & mechanical bull. DJs, music videos every Sat. 10pm. Happy Hour 3-7pm Mon.-Fri.

Girasole Ristorante & Bar

3108 Pacific Ave. (in Ocean Club Condos), 345-5554. girasoleac. com. Mediterranean style café with alfresco patio and lounge. Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. live music, gourmet tequila menu. Thurs.

Hard Rock Cafe

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

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Showboat’s House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. 343-5795. hobatshowboat.com. Members and public can enjoy varied weekly events. Thurs. is “Godspeed” industry night, 10pm-4am. Friday Night Supper Club every Fri. night, four dinner seatings starting 6pm, live music 10pm.

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Hooters

Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 449-1500. hooters. com. Full bar, 13 TVs, “World Famous Wings.”

House of Blues *

801 Boardwalk, at Showboat. 236-BLUE. hobatshowboat.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.

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

Knife & Fork

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Kelly’s Corner Pub

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

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

Jezebel’s *

Located at Trump Plaza. 4416000. trumpplaza.com. Casino lounge open 24 hours. live

mur.mur *

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

Oasis Lobby Bar

Atlantic and Pacific aves. 3441133. knifeandforkinn.com. open daily at 4pm, serving dinner from 5pm. Happy hour 4-6pm, half-priced appetizers at the bar.

Trump Taj Mahal. 1000 Boardwalk. trumptaj.com. located on the casino floor in the main lobby.

Le Grand Fromage

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

Liquid Bar *

The Palm

Old Waterway Inn

In Trump Plaza lobby, off Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue. trumpplaza.com. Stylish bar in casino lobby. live entertainment weekends. $3 draft beer, $4 glass of house wines & $5 cocktails.

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3447256. thepalm.com. Awardwinning wine list. “Prime Time” Happy hour 5-7pm daily, includes $3.50 small-bites menu.

Los Amigos

The Pier Shops at Caesars, Level 3, phillipsseafood.com, 348-2273. $4 Happy hour all day Sun., 4-7pm Mon.-Fri., bar only. Food, cocktails, beer & wines for $4.

Los Compadres

Pizza Pub

1926 Atlantic Ave. 3442293. losamigosrest.com. Southwestern and Mexican beers and fare since 1978. 2701 Arctic Ave. at California. 344-1119. Thurs.- Sun. live Mexican music.

Main Stage *

Bally’s Wild Wild West, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac.com. located between Caesars and Bally’s with beerpong tables and a mechanical bull. open 24/7. live music on weekends.

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub 1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave., megansgoodgrubandpub.com. 289-8950. Daily happy hour specials. Closed Mon.-Tues.

Melting Pot

2112 Atlantic Ave. (by The Walk), meltingpot.com. 441-1100. Mon.-Thurs. 4-10pm, Fri . 4-11pm, Sat. 1-11pm, Sun. 1-10pm. Award-winning wine list. Three olives Thursdays has 30 martinis for $5 and live music. Girls Night out, Thurs., May 19.

Missile Bar *

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

MIXX *

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

Mountain Sports Bar *

Bally’s Wild Wild West, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2700. ballysac.com. Nightclub open 24/7 with western theme, DJs and live music.

Phillips Seafood

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

Planet Rose Karaoke Bar

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3446565. Plush cocktail lounge and karaoke bar. The only karaoke lounge in A.C. VIP section, karaoke competitions, weekly specials.

Pic-A-Lilli Pub

231 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. Dinner menu. Wing specials on Wednesday nights. Beer specials daily, 11pm-2am.

The Pool *

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., (marina district), harrahsresort.com. Tropical oasis with large heated pool, six secluded hot tubs, 12 private poolside cabanas. open Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10pm-4am.

Proud Mary’s Sports Bar

3209 Fairmount Ave. 348-3322. Serving food & beverages 24 hours daily. Perpetual sports on six TVs.

Providence *

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3457800. providenceclubac.com. Nightclub w/ VIP bottle service, private lounges and energetic atmosphere.

Redding’s Restaurant

1545 Pacific Ave. 348-3270. reddingsrestaurant.com. offering the ultimate in southern cuisine with bar specials every day from 4-7pm. live entertainment. Thurs., Soul Connection w/Big Al, 8pm.

Red Square

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3449100. chinagrillmgt.com. lucky Sevens Happy hour: $7 bar appetizers, well drinks, wine by the glass, and beer every day between noon and 7pm.

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. 3488600. rira.com. authentic Irish pub with entertainment most nights, starting 11:30pm.

Rumba Lounge *

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. tropicana.net. open seven days a week. Sportsthemed lounge. every Fri. & Sat., live DJ and dancers 10pm-3am. Beth Tinnon and Rayna every Tues. & wed., 10pm-1:40am.

Scales Grill & Deck Bar

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. (Gardner’s Basin. Formerly the Flying Cloud Cafe). 345-8222, scalesgrill.com. casual waterfront dining with specialty cocktails and frozen drinks. open daily 11am. Free parking. live music. Friday, may 20, Revolver; Sat., may 21, Tony Pontari.

Souzai

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 348-4443. thepiershopsatcaesars.com. Serving sushi and cocktails. karaoke Night Sundays, 9-11pm. Two happy hours, 4-6pm mon.-Fri. and 9pm-close nightly. latin Night every Fri. with DJ Sammy, 9pm-close.

Tango’s *

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

Teplitzky’s Lounge

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.

Toga Bar *

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 345-6900. trinitypubac.com. Traditional Irish fare, frosty pints. every Fri. night, live entertainment, beer specials. The Galt line, Sat., may 14, 8pm.

DoWnBeaCh

800 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 926-3500. 800bayrestaurant. com. open daily 11:30am10pm Sun.-Thurs., until 11pm Fri.-Sat. live music Fri. & Sat., the Shawn ashley experience.

Tun Tavern

301 Longport Blvd., Longport. 822-1002. mon. and wed. 7-9pm, half-price sushi night. live entertainment every wed. night.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd., across from Convention Ctr. 347-7800. tuntavern.com. DJs/live music most wed., Fri. & Sat. nights.

Westside Bar & Lounge

511 N. Arkansas Ave. 3440883. WestsideAC.com. atlantic city’s only premier gay and lesbian bar and nightclub. Bar open 6pm-4am mon.-Thurs., until 5am Fri.Sat. Happy hour every day 6-8pm. Drink specials nightly. DJs wed. through Sun.

Whiskey Grille

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 3453290. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Five flatscreen TVs, daily specials.

The Wonder Bar

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

Xhibition Bar *

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blovd. 441-5165, harrahsresort. com. open 24/7. circular lounge in middle of gaming floor. Several 50-inch plasma TVs. Smoking permitted.

BRIGanTIne Cellar 32

32nd St. and Revere Blvd. 264-9463. thecellar32.com. Newly opened restaurant, bar and package goods store. open from 10am. Happy hour 4-7pm daily. monday madness, Happy hour all day & night; , Taco Tuesday, $1 tacos, $6 mexican pizzas, $3 coronas. live music wed. & Fri.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

14th St. So. & the ocean at the Celebrity Resorts Suites. 2667731. lagunagrill.com. ocean views, entertainment. Tapas Tuesday, $5 wine and tapas selections in our new wine parlor and inside bar, 4-9pm Tues.

Rod & Reel Tavern

101 13th St. North, 266-0343. karaoke with mike maggio on Sat. 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.

Ventnor, Margate & Longport Caffé Luciano/Shore Club Crabhouse

Johnny’s Cafe & Cocktails

9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate, 822-1789, johnnyscafeventnor. com. Happy hour 4-7pm with half-priced appetizers and discounted cocktails. Fri. Back In The Day Dance Party with DJ Joe mac.

Luciano Lamberti’s

9707 Amherst Ave ., Margate. 487-6001. Happy hour everyday from 3-7pm at the bar. Discounted drinks and halfpriced appetizers.

Maynard’s Cafe

9306 Amherst Ave. On the Bay, Margate. 822-8423. maynardscafe.com. Daily drink, lunch and dinner specials. live music Fri., Sat. & Sun., 6:30pm. June 5, ocean city Fine arts league’s “BBQ and Blues” fundraiser featuring the Bubba mac Blues Band, 4-7pm, $30.

Malelani Café

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com. Saturday open mike night, 7-10pm.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. elegant Greek-style restaurant with entertainment on weekends. wed. martini Night; Thurs., Don ellsworth; Fri. & Sat. alisa cooper during dinner and live music until 1am.

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823 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 927-1776. a Somers Point tradition. open 10am-2am. Happy hour mon.-Fri. 4-7pm.

Baia

998 Bay Avenue, Somers Point. 926-9611. Relaxing atmosphere, multi-level decks, weekly live entertainment. Happy hour 5-7pm daily. Deck open 11am-10pm daily (till 10:30pm Fri.-Sat.).

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Tomatoe’s

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate. com. asian-american cuisine. Rock ‘n’ Roll Sushi mon. and wed, Happy hour- and-a-half every night. call for reservations. every mon., 7-11pm, Budesa Brothers Trio.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

106 S. Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse. com. open seven days. latenight fare. weekly beer and dinner specials.

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1 Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, 236-4401, accountryclub.com. Tap Room Happy hour 4-6pm, half-priced drafts and martinis with culinary bar menu.

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1 N. Shore Road, Absecon. 6412323. open daily from 10am1am.

com (also at 2310 Arctic Ave. 3442732). live music every every Fri. 7-10pm (and every Sat. in A.C.). $5.

Bulldogs Bar & Grill

Fred & Ethel’s Tavern

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

Caroline’s Bar & Restaurant

6725 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 9279007. carolinesbythebay.com.

Charlie’s Bar

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

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. chickiesandpetes.com. Ultimate sports bar with entertainment nightly. Happy hour Mon-Fri: 4-7pm with different beer and mixed-drink specials daily.

Christi’s Bar & Restaurant

6415 Delilah Rd., EHT. 383-2700. Neighborhood restaurant and bar by the A.C. Airport circle. Grown & Sexy Saturdays, ages 30 and older with proper ID, 6pm. Dress to impress. $5 martinis, 30 jumbo wings for $15.

Club In or Out

19 N. Egg Harbor Rd., 561-2525, ClubInOrOut.com. open Thurs. 6pm-1am, Fri.-Sat., 7pm-3am; Sun., 5pm- 1am. Alternative Nightclub, DJ, karaoke, tiki bar, drink specials, live entertainment.

Cousin Mario’s

5401 Harding Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. cousinmarios.com. Happy hour noon7pm weekdays. live music most Thurs.-Sun. nights.

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Diamond Diner Sports Bar 16711 Washington Ave., EHT. 646-6656. Newly renovated diner with attached sports bar. occasional live music.

DiOrio’s Circle Cafe

10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Point. 927-6111. Pool table. DJs and occasional live music on weekends.

Dubliner Irish Pub

325 E. Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway. 652-2210. dublinerpubandgrill. com. Authentic Irish Pub. Happy hour 4-8pm daily and 8pm-midnight Sat, including half-priced apps. entertainment Wed. through Sun. nights.

Formica Brothers Cafe

Kensington Square, Northfield, 646-6565, formicabrosbakery.

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Nightly specials. live music every Fri. and Sat. Happy hour 4-7pm daily. Mexican Monday offers $2 appetizers and margaritas.

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 652-1942. wlgoodfellows.com. over 60 bottled microbrew beers.

Gregory’s

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. gregorysbar.com. Weekly drink specials. Taco Tues. & Thurs., beer specials Fri. & Sat. night.

4-7 pm. Food & drink specials daily, entertainment nightly. Tues. Quizzo, 9-11pm; Wed. Wild Wednesdayz with DJ Bill, Thurs. the Motts Creek Pickers, 8pm; Fri.-Sat, live bands & DJs 9pm-?

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

2301 Rt. 50, Mays Landing. 625-9600. open Wed.-Mon., 11am-11pm. Happy hour weekdays 4-7pm $1 off appetizers, reduced drink prices. Mon. Mexican night.

Ram’s Head Inn

9 W. White Horse Pike. Galloway.652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Restaurant and bar. Pianist in the tavern Fri. & Sat. nights. June 5: Tribute to Ted Prior.

Riverside Inn

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

5397 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd. Mays Landing. 625-9710. open 11am-4am daily. Happy hour daily from 4-7pm. live music Sat.

JD’s Pub

Sam’s Bar and Grill

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. open 24 hrs. Happy hour 5-7pm. Mon.-Fri. with discount drinks & free buffet. Smithville Town Center, intersection of Route 9 and Smithville Blvd. 404-9000, jdspubsmithville. com. open til 2am or later. Happy hour 3-6:30pm daily w/ drink and menu specials. Thirsty Thursday, 9pm-close. $1 domestics and more.

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille

Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 and 6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon.-Fri.

La Hacienda

265 S. New York Rd., Galloway. lahaciendanj.com. 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. live music: Tues. & Thurs. Patty Blee; Wed. Don ellsworth; Fri. Acoustic Fish; Sat. Sharon Sable & Friends; Sun. Patty Balbo, 7-11pm.

Mangia by the Greens

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. mangiabythegreens.com. In clubhouse of McCullough’s emerald Golf links. entertainment nightly.

McKee’s Irish Pub

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

Oyster Creek Inn

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

Pistol Pete’s

1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000. pistolpetessaloon.com. Happy hour

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. samsbarandgrill.com. Happy hour Tue.-Fri. 4-6:30pm. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. DJ. every Sun., 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 extensive wine list and live music.

Six Packs Pub

4810 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City, 965-7686. sixpackspub.webs.com. live music and dancing 7-11pm nightly. Sun. (4:30 & 7pm) and Thurs. (7 & 9:30pm) Texas Hold ‘em tournaments. every Wed., Fri & Sat, the Bill Christman expresso Band.

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. smithvilleinn.com. Fri. & Sat. lenny Mitchell on piano. Wed.: live jazz.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000. Neighborhood sports bar w/ 12 beers on tap.

Tap Room Bar & Grille

At Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 2364465. Daily happy hour 4-6pm. Brunch Sun. 10am-2pm.

Testa’s Good Guys Pub

5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd., Mays Landing 625-1926. Testaspub@msn.com. Mon.-Fri Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm $1 off drinks, 2 for 1 appetizers. Fri.Sat. DJ dance party 10pm-2am.

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Weezer May 27, Event Center Weezer headlines at the Borgata on Friday, May 27, 9pm. Tickets are listed as sold-out. The band is touring in support of its 2010 album of new music, Hurley, and two archival releases, an expanded edition of Pinkerton and the outtakes collection Death to False Metal. The band’s hits include “Buddy Holly,” “Undone - The Sweater Song,” “Island in the Sun,” “Beverly Hills” and “Pork and Beans.”

Caesars Atlantic City

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

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May 28-29, Circus Maximus Theater Chicago headlines at Caesars to kick off the summer season of entertainment on Saturday, May 28, 8pm, and Sunday, May 29, 9pm. Tickets are $56, $76 and $86. The rock ‘n’ roll band with horns has written, recorded and performed some of Casino Hotel Daryl Hall, Todd Rundgren the most popular and best loved songs in Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Bally’s May 27, Music Box Daryl Hall takes a show and reservations desk or the Claridge Tower break from his collaboration with John rock history including “Make Me Smile,” “Beginnings,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does box office Oates to join forces with Todd Rundgren Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” for a concert event, “Live From Daryl’s “Colour My World” and “Saturday in the ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ House,” at the Borgata Music Box on Park.” Now-June 22, Palace Theater After a Friday, May 27, 9pm. Tickets are $65 and successful run with the live version of $75. The collaboration is an offshoot of The Price Is Right, Bally’s Atlantic City is Hall’s monthly webcast of the same name presenting the live version of Let’s Make that included an episode with Rundgren A Deal at the Palace Theater now to June they enjoyed so much they took it on Atlantic City 22. Originally to star Alan Thicke, due the road. Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 to illness, Joey Fatone, who hosted The Friday Night Laughs Price Is Right at Bally’s, has returned to Paul Simon Every Friday, Now-July 8, Concert May 28, Event Center Touring in suptake over as the Deal host. Showtimes are Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm; Monday port of his acclaimed new album, So Venue Harrah’s is turning its showroom and Tuesday, 7:30pm and Wednesday, 2 Beautiful Or So What, Paul Simon makes into a comedy club with a series of and 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 and $25. his Atlantic City solo debut on Saturday, headliner comedians called Friday Night May 28, 8pm. Tickets range from $95- Laughs. The shows are hosted by come$175. His solo hits include “Mother and dian Joseph Anthony and take place Child Reunion,” “Me and Julio Down every Friday night at 9pm. Tickets are By the Schoolyard,” “Kodachrome” and $20. The weekly laughfest continues on Hotel Casino & Spa May 20 with Greg Proops, May 27 with “Loves Me Like a Rock.” His 1975 release Steve Rannazzissi and June 3 with Greg Tickets: www.ComcastTIX.com, 1-800-298Still Crazy After All These Years won the Fitzsimmons. 4200, or at the Borgata box office album of the year Grammy and featuring singles that included the title track, Le Ombre: Images of the Mike Marino “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” and “My World May 20, Music Box Comic Mike Little Town.” In the 1980s his career May 21-June 1, Concert Venue Le Marino, known as New Jersey’s Bad Boy soared again to the top of the charts with Ombre is a cast of world-class performof Comedy, headlines at the Music Box, joined by Buddy Fitzpatrick and Ben Graceland (1986), another Album of the ers who combine breathtaking acrobatCreed, on Friday, May 20, 9pm. Tickets Year Grammy winner. His latest is the ics, contemporary dance and amusing theatrics in an entertaining package. The are $25. Born in Jersey City, he is a acclaimed So Beautiful, So What. group’s new show at Harrah’s is Images of graduate of the American Academy of John Pinette the World. Showtimes are Saturday, 8pm; Dramatic Arts. Marino has appeared in over 200 national television commer- May 28-29, Music Box Comedian John Sunday, 3 and 8pm; Monday-Wednesday, cials. His stand-up material ranges from Pinette brings his big comedy talent to 8pm. Tickets are $15 & $20. Le Ombre cutting edge observations of everyday life the Music Box on Saturday, May 28, 9 & not only performs traditional shadow art to his Italian family roots. (See interview at 11:30pm and Sunday, May 29, at 9pm. by using their silhouettes projected onto Tickets are $29.50 and $35. Pinette has a large screen, but their performance in acweekly.com) toured with Frank Sinatra, and has been front of the screen and in the audience James Taylor a regular guest on The Tonight Show and adds to the fun.

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May 21, Event Center James Taylor, one of the most popular of the singersongwriters who emerged from the folkpop era of the 1970s, is on tour this year, including a stop at the Borgata on Saturday, May 21, 8pm. Tickets are listed as sold-out. He emerged as a major star with his 1970 album Sweet Baby James, featuring the title track and such enduring hits as the title track and “Fire and Rain.” His 1976 Greatest Hits album sold more than 10 million copies. Following a successful Troubador Reunion Tour last year with Carole King, they released a concert CD/DVD set Troubadour Reunion.

The View. His latest CD is I’m Starvin’, a follow-up to his Show Me The Buffet.

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). On tap May 19 and May 22 are Buddy Fitzpatrick, Levent and Ben Creed. Appearing May 23-26 are Gemini, John Joseph and Johnny B. Scheduled May 30-June 2 and June 5 are Jodi Weiner, Butch Bradley and Gary DeLena.

Weezer

Hilton Atlantic City

Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the Hilton box office

DL Hughley May 28, Hilton Theater Popular standup and actor DL Hughley will be at the Hilton on Saturday, May 28, 8pm. Tickets are $45. Hughley has starred in his own sitcom, The Hughley’s, which ran on both ABC and UPN. He hosted the second season of the popular Def Comedy Jam

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series on HBO. Hughley credits his initial appearance on Def Comedy Jam as one of his earliest breaks in the business. It was the hit movie and tour, Original Kings of Comedy, that launched Hughley to the next level.

House of Blues/ Showboat Atlantic City Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 or 236BLUE

Fabolous May 20, Music Hall Fabolous toplines an evening of rap at the HOB on Friday, May 20, at 9pm. Tickets are $25 and $30. Fabolous scored a hit, “Can’t Deny It,” in 2001, establishing himself as a rising East Coast rap star. His 2007 album, From Nothin’ to Somethin’, debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart and featured the top 10 hit “Make Me Better” featuring Ne-Yo. Two years later the hit single “Throw It in the Bag” would land on his album Loso’s Way, an album inspired by the film Carlito’s Way. The S.O.U.L. Tape, with guest stars Lil Wayne, Trey Songz and Ne-Yo, was released April 21.

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Resorts Atlantic City

Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the Resorts VIP Services desk. For more info, call 1-800-322-SHOW

Cage Fury Fighting Championships May 20, Superstar Theater Cage Fury returns to Resorts for CFFC: 8 “Seek N Destroy” on Friday, May 20, an event honoring the United States Military Forces right before Memorial Day weekend. The doors open at 7pm and tickets range between $55-$150. The main event will feature veteran welterweight Doug “Flash” Gordon taking on rising star Joey “Boom Boom” Rivera.

Wayne Newton May 28, Superstar Theater Wayne Newton, the longtime “King of Las Vegas,” headlines at Resorts on Saturday, May 28, 9pm. Tickets are $55 and $65. Throughout his career Newton’s hit songs have included “Danke Schoen,” “Red Roses For A Blue Lady,” “Summer Wind” and “Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife.” He also scored a number one hit with “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast.” In 2007, Newton was featured on Dancing with the Stars, partnered with two time champion Cheryl Burke.

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‘Believe. Divas In A Man’s World.’ Now-July 10, Screening Room Resorts Casino Hotel has re-opened the Screening Room with Believe. Divas In A Man’s World for an extended run. Tickets are $20 and the showtimes are Thursday at 9pm; Friday and Saturday at 10pm and Sunday at 8pm. Presented by Steven Andrade, Believe. Divas In A Man’s World features seven of the world’s finest celebrity and female impersonators taking on the roles of famed entertainment icons Cher, Prince, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Patti LaBelle and Joan Rivers as host extraordinaire.

Casino and Resort

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

3 Doors Down May 21, Tropicana The band 3 Doors Down, touring in supported of its new album Time of My Life, due to drop July 19, headlines at the Tropicana on Saturday, May 21, at 8pm. Tickets are $45, $65 and $75. Formed in Escatawpa, Miss. in 1995, the band is now five strong: Brad Arnold, lead vocals; Matt Roberts, guitar; Todd Harrell, bass; drummer Greg Upchurch and Chris Henderson, guitar. The band’s upcoming album features the single “When You’re Young.” The band’s other hit songs include “It’s Not My Time,” “Pages,” “Train,” “Kryptonite” and “Here Without You.” (See interview at acweekly.com)

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Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret

The Comedy Stop is a 300-seat venue in The Quarter at Tropicana featuring three comedians nightly. Showtimes are Sun.-Thurs. 9pm ($25); Fri. ($27) and Sat. ($29) at 9 & 11:15pm. Appearing now to May 22 are Christine Stedman, Jim Carroll and Sean Patton. Appearing May 23-29 are Brian McFadden, Joe Bronzi and Jay Black. On tap May 30-June 5 are Joe Mulligan and Jackson Perdue. Kozak the Magician appears daily at 6pm ($23), with a dinner show package for $32. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wayne Newton

Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino

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

Stayin’ Alive May 27-29, Trump Plaza Theater “Stayin’ Alive,” the ultimate Bee Gees tribute band, headlines at Trump Plaza on Friday and Saturday at 9pm and Sunday at 8pm. Tickets are $25. This top tribute band plays all of the hits of the legendary vocal group, “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Night Fever,” and “Jive Talkin’” along them. Break out the platform shoes and the polyester because “You Should Be Dancin’.” n

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May 28, Music Hall Michael McDonald, who has performed with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers as well as his distinguished solo career, headlines at the House of Blues on Saturday, May 28, 8pm. Tickets range from $40-$75. “You just try to pick the songs that are most meaningful to you,” says McDonald about the inspiration for his current album, Soul Speak. “These songs span my life—they’re the ones where I can remember where I was when I first heard them, the ones that made me interested in becoming a recording artist, the songs I’d always imagined myself singing.”

Now-July 3, Superstar Theater The acclaimed Broadway musical 42nd Street has returned to Atlantic City at Resorts now through July 3. Showtimes are Wed.-Thurs. 3:30 and 8pm; Fri. 9pm; Sun. 7pm and Mon. 8pm. Tickets are $25. This classic “star is born” plot, based on the 1933 movie musical, includes such hit songs as “We’re In The Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “You’re Getting to Be A Habit With Me” and “42nd Street.” (See video at acweekly.com/multimedia)

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May 27, Music Hall Snoop Dogg headlines at the House of Blues on Friday, May 27, 9pm. Tickets are $37.50 and $47.50. As the embodiment of ‘90s gangsta rap, Snoop Dogg blurred the lines between reality and fiction. Introduced to the world through Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, Snoop quickly became the most famous star in rap. His current release is Doggumentary, an album he considers the sequel to his classic debut Doggystyle. The album features guest artists included Kanye West, John Legend, Wiz Khalifa, and Willie Nelson.

Cast members are Steven Andrade as Cher, Frank Moore as Prince, Phyl Craig as Liza Minnelli, Jimmy Electra as Bette Midler, Eddie Summers as Patti LaBelle and Gary Dee as the shows’ host, Joan Rivers. (See story p. 42)

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Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet Where: The Festival at Hamilton Commons, 4450 Black Horse Pike. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat until 10:30pm On the Web: hibachibuffetusa.com Phone: 625-0888

Hibachi of Plenty By Frank Gabriel (Photos by Craig Billow)

ention the word “buffet” locally and diners will inevitably bring to mind our region’s many mouth-watering casino venues, a standard element of that industry’s food service repertoire. but 15 miles to the west, there’s a new, very different contender for the all-you-can-eat market’s dining dollar. Across route 40 from the hamilton Mall, within the confines of the festival Shopping Center, the hibachi Grill and Supreme buffet has been serving up truly mass quantities of food since opening four months ago. don’t glance at that name dismissively and expect to find only Asian fare either. the facility’s eats cross nearly every imaginable genre: Chinese and Japanese, certainly, but also more than a smattering of italian and Mexican plus plenty of good old American cuisine as well. walking in for lunch on a recent weekday, we were nearly overwhelmed by the sheer size and scope of this operation.

Inside Hibachi Grill

near the front of the house, 10 separate buffet stations, paired in twos, exuded their welcoming aromas and colorful visuals. with each containing between 10 and a dozen separate items, a quick count revealed over 100 offerings. Keep in mind, that’s only for lunch. Situated on the rear wall is another long counter, manned by a half-dozen chefs. to the left, fresh sushi and sashimi plus all the relevant accompaniments will be found. in the center, an extensive salad bar. Perhaps the most eye-catching element — and, of course, responsible for the restaurant’s name — is an extended flat-top hibachi grill stretching to the right side. here, patrons may custom-order individual servings of protein and vegetables. the best part is getting to watch those skilled personnel quickly flashing personalized dishes on the searing metal, all while you wait. but for now, back to that awe-inspiring buffet. we are actually hard-pressed to name a foodstuff not available on this gargantuan display. for the sake of organization, it’s broken down by category and ethnic origin. on the day of our visit, we sampled three styles of chicken: mildly spicy General tso’s, an hibachi-style preparation, light and healthful, and another sweeter stir fry featuring chunked pineapple. excellent, supple, well seasoned Lo Mein, too. Admirably fresh sushi, of both vegan and seafood varieties, also got our immediate stamp of approval. our dining partner, desirous of fruit, was thrilled to start her meal with luscious, fresh cut kiwi, pineapple, cantalope and honeydew in literally unlimited quantities. Lovers of fried food will

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find an abundance of those less-healthful delights: wings, tenders, crab claws, shrimp balls and absolutely addictive fried bananas among them. even those seeking out-of-the-ordinary stuff won’t go home disappointed. we counted two different preparations of squid (one hot, one cold) fresh steamed crawfish and pigs feet among the unique specialties rarely found in most standard buffets. that’s not even mentioning a heaping array of pastries, desserts and ice cream. After each devouring three heaping plates of food, we barely made a dent in terms of a serious sampling before throwing in the towel. then came an ever bigger surprise, the check. we honestly expected to pay somewhere well over $10 for this extravagant cornucopia of pleasures. think again, an adult lunch here costs only $6.99. it’s simply one of the biggest,

baddest, bang-for-your-buck bargains to be found in Atlantic City’s environs. dinner, featuring an even larger menu with additions like rib eye, salmon, crab, clams, mussels and pork ribs, is priced at only $9.99 for adults. Children’s costs are generally a little more than half that of adults. these reasonable charges may help explain why we saw so many families here during our lunch. we also couldn’t help but take notice of the level of cleanliness and service as well. Plenty of staffers were available to continuously re-supply the endless buffet and clear dirty plates very quickly. the man behind this enterprise is owner Chen Qiyuh. Already responsible for three similar businesses in delaware, Virginia and Colorado, the Cherry hill-based entrepreneur seems to have found a new home in the middle of southern new Jersey. n

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Amici Brick Oven Pizzeria & italian Grill 2010 Baltic Ave. (at The Walk). 345-8700. large variety of pastas, brick-oven pizzas, hot sandwiches, paninis, calzones, strombolis, salads and desserts.

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.

Back Bay Ale House

800 N. New Hampshire Ave., Gardner’s Basin. 449-0006. backbayalehouse.com. Relaxed, offering a unique menu in a charming atmosphere with stunning bay views. open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner.

café 2825

2825 Atlantic Ave. (at Brighton Ave.). 344-6913. cafe2825.com. Regional Italian fare with full bar.

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chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Popular local hangout, open 24/7. 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.

Ducktown tavern

3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Serving mediterranean Italian cuisine daily.

imperial inn

3124 Atlantic Ave. 347-8810. Serving exceptional mandarin, Szechwan and cantonese food.

irish Pub

St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 3449063. theirishpub.com. open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Dinner specials $7.50, lunch specials $3.

Kelsey and Kim’s

1545 Pacific Ave. 348-3270. reddingsrestaurant.com. offering the ultimate in southern cuisine with bar specials every day from 4-7pm. 2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. serioussteaks.com. corn-fed USDa Prime midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list.

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little Saigon

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

longhorn Steak House

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

los Amigos

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

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub

1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave. 289-8950. megansgoodgrubandpub.com.

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.

Old Waterway inn

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

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

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tony Boloney’s Pizzeria

300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of Oriental and Vermont St.). 3448669. tonybaloneys.com. eclectic pizzas, subs, wraps, calzones and more. mon.-Thurs. 9am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am-11pm. Sun. 10am9pm. Free delivery.

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tun tavern

2 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.

Wine Down Restaurant

151 S. New York Ave. 350-6349. Banquet facilities. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Tues.-Thurs. 7-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 7pm-mid.

the Wonder Bar

3701 Sunset Avenue (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 344-8888. wonderbarac.com. lunch served from 11am and dinner served nightly in the Sunset Room from 5-10pm.

BRiGAntinE Andre’s italian Restaurant

1312 W. Brigantine Ave. 2661124. Serving pizza, subs, steaks, Italian dinners, grilled seafood, cappuccino and desserts. open 10:30am-10pm daily.

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

GOLD

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. (Gardner’s Basin. Formerly the Flying Cloud Cafe). 345-8222, scalesgrill.com. casual waterfront dining. lunch, dinner and private functions. New menu and decor. Specialty cocktails $5 off any Reserve and frozen drinks. Free parking. entreé Now for Reserve open daily at 11am.

South End Pizza ii

3600 Atlantic Ave. (Corner of Atlantic and Pacific Aves). 3441133. knifeandforkinn.com. Historic landmark restaurant with the finest seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill.

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Ruth’s chris Steakhouse

201 Melrose Ave. 350-6800. classic southern soul food with a twist, including fried chicken and waffles. open daily 7am-10pm; ByoB/cash only.

2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com. open 24/7. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining. 2430 Fairmount Ave. 344-2900. authentic mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

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Goochie Brothers

4208 Harbor Beach Blvd. 2663100. Italian cuisine and pizzeria.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view. Nightly specials and live entertainment. open daily: breakfast starts at 8am, lunch at noon and dinner at 4pm.

L’Aragosta Ristorante

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

The Links Bar & Grille

1075 North Shore Dr. 266-1388. brigantinegolf.com. Beautiful views of golf course, casual ambiance.

Macedonian Grill

3015 Brigantine Blvd. (at 31st St.). 264-8801. macedoniangrill.com. Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Mad Dog Morgan’s

3004 West Brigantine Ave. 2666200. open 7am-7pm daily (until 6pm Sunday). Home of Mad Dog’s famous cheesesteak.

Yuki Hana

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

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You’re the next contestant on “Cash a La Carte”! Get ready to play all of your favorite game shows from TV land in this new interactive comedy. Whether it’s spinning a wheel, guessing a price or answering trivia... you’ll play, you’ll laugh, and you’ll win! So what are you waiting for? Come on down to Renault Winery Resort & Golf. Your night will start of with a SEAFOOD BUFFET featuring a filet and crab cake duo entreé and open wine bar in our Historic Renault Gourmet Restaurant. Seating from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM followed by GAME SHOW dinner theater at the Tuscany House Ballroom. $59.95 per person plus tax and gratuity.

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Hannah G’s

7310 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-1466. (Cafe located at 7303 Ventnor Ave. 822-6000).

Isabella’s

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

Jerusalem Glatt Kosher Restaurant

6410 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 600-822-2266. Casual family atmosphere specializing in kosher Mediterranean cuisine, steaks, lamb, chicken and fish. open for lunch Sun.-Fri., noon3pm. Dinner served Sun.-Thurs., 5-9:30pm. large party reservations suggested.

Johnny’s café & cocktails

9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor. com. Hearty breakfasts, healthy lunches and classic dinner cuisine with an Asian flair. open year round from 7am-9pm, weekends till midnight. The ultimate happy-hour at the bar,

Mon.-Thurs. with half-price appetizers and discounted cocktails.

La Fontana

and more. Dine-in, take out, catering, free delivery all day. open Tues.-Thurs.,11am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. till 8pm.

Lamberti

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

Liang House Imperial east

6525 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 4876525. Italian ice and gelato made on premises. Also featuring breakfast, lunch & dinner specialties. Delivery.

20 Douglas Ave., Margate. Gourmet Italian cuisine. Take-out anytime. 9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 4876001. sunsetonthebay.com. open daily for lunch and dinner. Happy hour daily 3-7pm with half-price appetizers and reduced drink prices at the bar only.

Miyako

euro Gourmet cafe and The Gelato Factory

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

Red Room café

Maynard’s café

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8229111. sofiaofmargate.com. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.

9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8228423. lunch and dinner specials. Starlight Garden bar open daily.

Malelani café

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8225007. malelani.com. Fresh baked paninis, pastries, heart-healthy 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.

Matteo’s Italian-Asian cuisine

7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 823-6700. Serving specialty sandwiches, gourmet burgers, homemade soups, fresh salads

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

Sofia

Sophie’s Margate café

8017 Winchester Ave., Margate. 822-1610. offers a wide selection of pancakes. kids’ menu available.

South end Pizza

9702 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-5599. open daily serving pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads, pastas and more. Take-out and delivery.

Steve & cookie’s By the Bay

Barrels

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

china Dumpling Seafood Resaurant

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees.

9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 8234400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in linwood.

Renault Dinner Theater “Game Show”

823-3003. gertrudesventnor. com. Dinner at 5pm nightly. Under the direction of Chef Neil elsohn, Gertrude’s is a casual yet sophisticated restaurant that uses organic, locally grown and harvested vegetables along with herbs, meats, cheeses and fish.

Tomatoe’s

5200 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 8226888. open daily for lunch and dinner. Specializing in Dim Sum and seafood. open 11am -10pm, Fri. and Sat. till 11pm. eat-in, takeout and delivery.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

cleo’s Fish Palace

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

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. 822-6602 or 822-0670. open daily, 7-11:30am. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs. Party trays for all occasions. Pickup, eat-in and delivery.

Downbeach Deli

8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 8237310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. open daily, 8am-7:30pm.

Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant 9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1293. Home of authentic home-cooked Italian cuisine and two-for-one specials.

Gertrude’s

7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 8220140. venturasgreenhouse.com. lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.

Yama Japanese Restaurant

MAInLAnD 800 Bay Restaurant & Bar

800 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9263500. 800bayrestaurant.com.

Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante

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

Athenian Garden

619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818. Authentic Greek 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. 646-4445. 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.

Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille

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

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant

800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273663. charliesbar.com. Popular buffalo wings. No credit cards. over 15 TVs for sporting events.

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.

Chido Burrito

807 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 4841480. chidoburrito.com. check out surf videos, listen to some cool music and kick back for awhile. live free. eat well.

Cousin Mario’s

Crab Trap

2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 9277377. thecrabtrap.com. Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, homemade breads, desserts and more. open daily from 11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs., 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. early bird specials from 3-5pm on mon. live entertainment wed.Sat. outdoor deck.

Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria

325 Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway. 652-2210. dublineririshpubandgrill. com. authentic Irish cuisine.

East Bay Crab & Grill

Cardiff Plaza, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Specializing in all-you-can-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 breakfast, lunch & dinner. menu includes Italian specialties, pasta, seafood and smoked fish platters.

Feather Cafe & Grill

6041 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 377-5555. Traditional and authentic northern and southern Indian cuisine. Indian lunch buffet daily from 11am2:30pm. also serves american entrees.

Kelsey & Kim’s Soul Food 52 N. Main St, Pleasantville. 484-8448. classic southern style soul food with a twist. Hours: daily 11am-10pm.

Formica Bros. Bakery

Kensington Square, Northfield. 646-6565. formicabrosbakery. com. cafe features daily lunch specials. open 7am-7pm.

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

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.

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

The Inn at Sugar Hill

Great American Pub

3944 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1990. Great gourmet Black angus burgers. Happy-hour 6 days a week. Free poker Tues.-weds.

Gregory’s Restaurant

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. gregorysbar.com. Serving lunch & dinner until 1am. Food and beverage specials.

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.

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet

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4450 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-8807. hibachibuffetusa.com. Unique asian buffet with meats, veggies, sushi, soups, salads, desserts and more.

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

JD’s Pub & Grille

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

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Joe’s Restaurant

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

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille

Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 and at 6106 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Homemade Italian specialties.

JR’s Tavern

650 New Rd., Somers Point. 6539853. jrstavern.com. lunch and dinner specials from $5-$9.

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Maplewood Inn

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

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

Mays Landing Diner

L’s Restaurant

Pistol Pete’s Saloon & Steakhouse

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

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

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

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

La Hacienda

McKee’s Irish Pub

Rama Thai

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

446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. open for lunch and dinner.

La Pizzatega

Mickey & Minnie’s

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

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

Levari’s Seafood & American Grill

Tuckahoe Rd. and Rt. 50, Upper Township. 628-2225. levarisamericangrill.com. open daily 10am. Drink specials.

Library III

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

Mangia by the Greens

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

Mount Fuji

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

The Nizam’s

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

Oyster Creek Inn

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

2301 Rt. 50, 1 Mile N. of Black Horse Pike (Rt. 322), Mays Landing. 625-9600. everything homemade from soups to desserts. 3003 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Twp. (in English Creek Shopping Ctr.) 677-1004. ramathainj.com. Thai cuisine with reasonable prices.

Ram’s Head Inn

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

Renault Winery

72 N. Breman Ave, Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. open Fri, Sat. & Sun nights, and Sun. brunch 10am2pm. Gourmet restaurant and also Joseph’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Richland House

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

Romanelli’s Garden Cafe

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

Sack O’ Subs

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

Sakura

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, 927-2759. (Formerly Mac’s Restaurant). Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.

Simply Fondue

4215 Black Horse Pike. (Hamilton Commons shopping center, near Regal Cinemas), Mays Landing. simplyfonduemayslanding.com. Mostly fondue, but also salads and a bar offering more than 50 different martinis.

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.

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Positively 4th Street

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

Casa Del Dolce

Tap Room & Grille

500 9th St., Ocean City. 3990113. “Where the town meets.”

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.

Thai Basil

199 New Rd., Suite 72, Linwood. 926-9339. Serving Thai-French cuisine.

Tre Figlio

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

TW Howell’s

The Randy Roberts Show is an all live, multi-media tribute to some of the world’s most loved performers.

Sam’s Bar & Grill

341 West White Horse Pike (Odesse Ave. & Rt.9), Pomona. 892-3704.

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.

Watering Hole Cafe

6494 Weymouth Rd., Mays Landing. 625-9300. wateringholecafe.com. Serving lunch, dinner and drink specials daily. Full menu, including 18-oz T-bone

947-949 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 398-9300. Italian restaurant and gourmet deli.

Chatterbox

Cinco de Mayo

1039 West Ave., Ocean City. 3990199. Enjoy the finest authentic Mexican cuisine.

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.

Deauville Inn

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

Fuze Restaurant & Mirage Lounge

7888 Dune Dr., Avalon. 3681919. fuzerestaurantandlounge.com. Contemporary ambience serving fusion cuisine. open Fri, Sat. & Sun nights.

Golden Inn

Oceanfront at 78th St., Avalon. 967-2111. goldeninn. com. Dinner served from 5-8pm (9pm on weekends). Happy-hour daily.

Ma France Creperie

506 9th St., Ocean City. 3999955. mafrancecreperie.com. enjoy a quaint eatery with an

400 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 399-8400. LBOCNJ.com. enjoy a wide variety of food and drinks with a peaceful, zen-like vibes.

Rusty Nail

The Beach Shack, 205 Beach Ave., Cape May. 877-7422507. beachshack.com. The Rusty Nail, Cape May’s legendary hangout for locals and new menus highlighting the best of comfort food.

Sack O’ Subs

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

Scully’s Asbury Cafe

955 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 391-1111. ScullysAsbury.com. enjoy the finest homemade food cooked to order.

Tokyo Mandarin

4 West Roosevelt Blvd., (ShopRite Center) Marmora. 390-8883. Chinese & Japanese Cuisine, Sushi Bar & Catering.

Vince’s

25 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-4567. vincesrestaurant. net. A family business in same location for over 50 years. Great views.

Ward’s Pastry

730 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 399-1260. Doughnuts, cakes, pies, etc.

yesterday’s

316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora. 390-1757. yesterdaysbar.com. lunch, dinner, late-night snacks and take-out. n

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BALLY’s 340-2000 Arturo’s

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

Bally’s Brunch

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

Ben & Jerry’s

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

Johnny Rockets

340-0099. a retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. lunch and dinner served daily from 11am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 11am3am Fri. & Sat.

Noodle Village

tax) mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner.

american bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Red Pearl

modern asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

spa Café

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

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection open daily.

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Nero’s Grill

celebrated chef Stephan kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.

Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New england lobster.

Gypsy Bar

Fun, relaxing dining experience.

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

Izakaya

Venice Bar, vb Burger Bar

a modern Japanese pub from michael Schulson.

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

Old Homestead steak House

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

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.

BORGATA 1-866-MYBORGATA Bobby Flay steak

choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Borgata Buffet

celebrated chef michael mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood.

sunroom

lobby of The water club featuring tapas and small bits.

The Cafeteria

Full of quick food options.

The Metropolitan

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

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

contemporary american cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

CAEsARs 348-4411 Atlantic Grill

coming in June with grills fish, meats, raw bar and sushi.

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 all day dining. Breakfast, daily $14.99 plus tax, 8-11:30am. lunch, $17.99, 11:30am-4pm; Dinner weekdays,

catch the latest game or just relax with the most updated sports scores; vb Burger Bar open weekends.

The Pier ShoPS aT CaeSarS: Buddakan

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

The Continental

674-8300, continentalac.com. an “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge as well as the large flowershaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”

Game On!

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

Phillips seafood

348-2273. Serving authentic maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes. lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen. open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am11pm.

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.

docking in atlantic city on may 26th Magnificent Waterfront View right on the Marina Fresh Fish Specialties, Award-Winning Prime Rib, Hot Chocolate Lava Cake Upscale Private Dining Room for Special Events, Happy Hour Monday through Friday 4-6pm, with appetizers and specialty cocktails starting at $5 Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino I Senator Frank S Farley Marina Brigantine Blvd & Huron Ave I Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609.340.5030 I www.chart-house.com

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

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348-4411, ext. 6000. contemporary Italian/ mediterranean cuisine. 449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.

Pickles Deli

Bally’s iconic culinary experience.

Mia

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

Roma

The Reserve/Preview Bar

$26.99, 4pm-closing; $29.99 weekends. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 8am–9pm; Fri., 8am–10pm; Sat., 8am–11pm.

Bread + Butter

offering an extensive selection of authentic chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods. New york style deli.

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FOOD & DRINK (Continued from preceding page) May 26. Work on the complete renovation of the Chart House has been underway for months and the restaurant will open after Landry’s officially purchases Trump Marina. Chart House will be open for lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-3pm beginning May 27. Dinner service is 3-10pm Mon.-Fri. and Sat.-Sun., noon10pm. Happy Hour is Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Reservations are recommended. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com. *Pending regulatory approvals expected to occur in late May 2011.

Harrah’s Resort 441-5000 Bill’s Bar and Burger

Coming soon, with classic burgers and more.

Bluepoint Bar

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

Club Cappuccino

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

Corner Grille & Deli

Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

Dos Caminos

Coming in late May, this popular chain featuring classic Mexican cusine including killer guacamole.

Luke Palladino

Coming soon, the acclaimed chef opens a self-named restaurant, featuring his take on Italian cuisine.

McCormick & Schmick’s

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

Reflections

A 24-hour cafe offering steaks, seafood, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast is available anytime plus The Noodle Bar open Thurs.Sun.

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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; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Mon. & Fri., 8:30am– noon brunch, 4–9pm dinner; Tues. & Wed., noon–9pm din-

ner; Thurs. 4–9pm dinner; Sat. 8:30am–noon brunch, 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am–1:30pm brunch, 2–9pm diner.

Hilton Cappuccino’s

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open 24 hrs. from Sun. at 7am-Close Fri. at 11pm. Sat. 7am-11pm.

The Coffee Shop

Features a focus on comfort. From a unique spin on “allday” breakfast foods like Ricotta cheese pancakes, to their all day menu, Mon.Thurs. 7am-11pm; Fri. 7amclose on Sun. at 11pm.

Cornucopia Buffet

Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $18.50 plus tax. Open Sun.Thurs., noon-8pm; Fri.-Sat., noon-9pm.

Empress Gem Noodle Bar

Asian noodle bar open Sun.Fri. 2pm-mid. Sat. 2pm2am.

Nick’s Burger Bar

Design your own gourmet burger from top to bottom. Exotic beers. Mon.-Thurs. noon-5pm (bar only), 5pmmid. (dining); Fri. 5pm-1am; Sat. noon-am; Sun. noonmid.

ONO Pan-Asian Bistro and Bar

Features exotic dishes from sushi to sashimi to rock lobster tail with Kaffir lime butter. For those with simpler tastes ONO also features a traditional surf & turf or New York strip steak. Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sunday brunch 10am-2pm.

Patsy’s

Specializing in Neapolitan cuisine, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun. 6-10pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.

Simon Prime

Contemporary American steakhouse by famed, celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Simon Prime will quickly become famous for its amazing steaks, as well as its unique take on fish, seafood, chops and organic seasonal vegetables. Thurs. 6-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:3010pm.

Resorts 344-6000 Asian Spice

Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items. Noodle bar open daily noon-11pm; Restaurant open Fri.-Tues. 6-11pm.

Beachball Seafood House Open July 4 weekend to Labor

Day weekend.

Boardwalk Perks

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

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight fare. Open 24 hours daily.

The Buffet

Offers an international menu, as well a full complement of all-American selections. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-7:30pm; Fri. 11:30am-9pm; Sat. 9am9pm and Sun. 9am-7pm. Cost: $19.20 (plus tax) lunch and dinner; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun.

Capriccio

This perennial Zagat Awardwinning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Sunday Brunch available for $44.95 per person. Open Mon., Tues., Fri. 6-11pm; Sat. 5-11pm and Sunday Brunch 9:30am -2pm.

Gallagher’s Burger Bar

Burger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burgers) and more. Fall hours: Mon.-Thurs. 4-9:30pm; Fri. noon-9:30pm; Sat. noon-11pm; Sun. noon9:30pm.

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. Fall hours: Sun.-Fri. 5-9:30pm; Sat. 5-11pm.

Showboat 343-4000 Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.

Mansion Cafe

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

Oshi Sushi & Sake

343-4330. A 32-seat oasis for classic Japanese sushi and sake from chef Tony Fok, located in the Rib & Chophouse. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 5-10pm; Sat., 5-11pm. Closed Sun.-Tues.

Rib & Chophouse

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

Royal Noodle House

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

Starbucks Coffee

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

Tropicana 340-4000 il Verdi

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

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Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine under the direction of locally born and trained Chef Demetrios Haronis. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.

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.

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

Tropicana’s The Marketplace:

Casa Di Napoli

A Dam Good Deli

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

French Quarter Buffet

Seafood Carnival Weekends featuring filet and lobster on Saturday nights. Cost is Fri. $29.99; Sat., $35.99 and Sun. $29.99. On Sundays the Buffet will be offering roasted plank salmon, carved prime rib roast, hand made steakhouse crab cakes, grilled shrimp skewers, fresh seafood pasta action station. Mon.-Thurs. 12-4pm lunch; $19.99 (plus tax) Mon.– Thurs. dinner 4-9pm, $25.99.

Johnny Rockets

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

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

Boardwalk Favorites

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

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

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

Create-A-Cone

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

Fiesta Buffet

Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and

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

Hooters

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

The Quarter at the Tropicana: A Dam Good Sports Bar

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

Carmine’s

572-9300. The renowned New York 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.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

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

Red Square

344-9100. Famed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recreates centuries of Russian history. The dining room, flanked with two ice columns, gives way to an ice-topped 32-foot bar.

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

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 plus tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 plus tax.). A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am8pm; 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. Sun.-Thurs. three-course chef special dinner menu is available for $35 per person. Open for dinner Fri.-Tue. 6pm.

Imperial Court

Superb Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and assortment of familiar items. Open for dinner for Fri.- Sun. 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.

China Cafe & Sushi Chef

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

Evo

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

Food Court

with Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs, auntie anne’s Pretzels and Sarah’s cookies.

TRump Taj mahal 449-1000 Dynasty

cantonese/chinese with many

delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

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hard Rock Café

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

Trattoria Il mulino

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. casual american fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere including legendary Burger menu, authentic memorabilia of famous rock musicians. open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.).

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

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Royal albert’s palace

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

Safari Steak house

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

Sultan’s Feast

lunch/dinner mon.–Fri. noon– 9pm; $26.75 Sat.–Sun. for lunch/ dinner (open until 10pm Sat.).

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‘The City Beat’ will be replaced on these pages by ‘The Music Beat,’ which will cover the southern New Jersey music scene from the communities to the casinos. By Raymond Tyler

y name is Raymond TyleR and i am a graduate of atlantic City High school (a.C.H.s.). i am a freelance writer, radio show host and producer. For the next few hundred words i’d like to tell you about my atlantic City. Today’s atlantic City is a great place to visit, with attractions like The Walk, The Pier shops and others, but i wish i could somehow take you back to the a.C. where i grew up — the a.C. where Captain starn’s still existed in the inlet section, where my dad and i used to go to feed the seals, and where the sea lions would swim up almost up to your face. The inlet was also home to my favorite department store, Garwood mills; the best toy i ever got from there was a Spiderman book and record album called Mark of the Man Wolf. i loved that record — even though it scared me half to death. my cousin shirley’s house was not that far away, and my mother would always stop by and let me visit with my older cousins natalie, Kevin and Trisha. i would hang out in Kevin’s room — Kevin was an all-star basketball player at a.C.H.s — and Uncle avery (Kevin’s father and shirley’s husband) would box with me sometimes. i haven’t thought about nat, Kevin and Uncle avery in years and really miss them, and have been meaning to have lunch with Trisha at Johnny Rockets since they opened in town. i grew up on maryland avenue. We played a lot of street baseball, and other street-based games with all kinds of extremely colored and non-mlB, nBa or nFl balls. The area was middle class

then. There was a tennis instructor on my block, mr. Quince, and a guy who would practice his golf swing on his little lawn, which made my brother mark and i think that he had lost his mind. my dad was a carpenter and mr. Jay, who lived next door, was a trucker. my family had cookouts, we owned a dog named samson, and we once shared a stray cat with everyone else in the neighborhood. We would have birthday parties and i loved taking my plate and eating on the steps leading up to the bedrooms. This guy who scarred my left cheek when we were both kids asked for my forgiveness about a month ago. We have both grown up and, like he did with me, today i wish i could track down several people i owe apologies to. i remember the week the ocean one mall opened on the Boardwalk (where The Pier shops are now) and thinking, “a mall shaped like a ship? People don’t have anything better to do with that money?” i remember hanging out at the stores sun Vision and Complete athlete after work every day. i remember so many good places that have been torn down. i remember the Club Harlem and not having a voice to help save it when it was torn down in the 1980s. i remember listening to WUss, WayV, Rock 104, alison Wing, Bob shivers and diane Pryor, and thinking one day i am going to have a radio show. atlantic City is no different from las Vegas, new york or los angeles, in that the old eventually gives way to the new.

This is the last “City Beat” column, and i wanted to go back and talk about the atlantic City that i loved one more time. However, for stories about the atlantic City that often flies under the radar, i leave you in the capable hands of Turiya Raheem, whose new (currently onlineonly) column is called, appropriately, “The other atlantic City.” While Turiya is a marvelous writer, i would like to think that you, the readers who supported this column “The City Beat” for six years, played a small role in bringing another writer of color to the pages of Atlantic City Weekly. The other 99.9 percent of the reason why she’s writing for this publication, however, is just because Turiya is an outstanding writer. Period. i will be continuing “The City Beat” as part of my radio show and at my Web site, TheartsexchangeProject.com. in the meantime, look out for my brand new Atlantic City Weekly column called “The music Beat,” which will debut in June. The column will cover the southern new Jersey music scene, from the communities in atlantic County and some in Cape may County, to the casinos in atlantic City. local musicians and dJs, please make sure you have your up-to-date music and contact information at the ACWeekly.com “local music Guide” page, which can be accessed at acweekly.com/localmusic. To submit your band’s info (all genres, from cover bands to hip-hop to jazz solosists are welcome) simply create your free page at acweekly.com/submitmusic, i will be in the casinos and local spots looking for all kinds of musical talent to

discuss right here in these pages. i want to hear from dJs, managers, promoters and performers about your release parties, gigs, events, etc., so they can be included in future columns and on the high-traffic aCWeekly.com site. To kick off “The music Beat” the right way, i am throwing a party at the Flagship Resorts’ Blue Water Grille on Tuesday, June 14, at 6pm in atlantic City. The event is free, but you must be 21 or older. The night will, of course, showcase some of southern new Jersey’s talented performers, and many of the area’s music-industry insiders will also be in attendance, so bring your contact info and samples of your music that night. you could wind up being featured in Atlantic City Weekly and/or being on the radio with me as well. i am looking forward to hearing and discovering more of southern new Jersey’s rock, pop, soul, folk, country and western, gospel, jazz, and classical musicians. my final thought in my final “City Beat” for Atlantic City Weekly: Whether or not we feel change is good — change is happening and change is inevitable. n

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The southern Jersey shore region has struggled for the past few years due to the economic downturn, but experts say there are reasons for optimism for this upcoming tourist season. By Tamara deMent

he area’s fiscal high priests and priestesses have augured well for the upcoming summer tourism season at the Jersey shore, despite high gas prices and competition from other states for gaming revenue. in preparation for the shore’s busiest season, the region’s business leaders rose bright and early on Wednesday morning, May 11, to attend the third annual “Jersey shorecast,” an event — sponsored by the lloyd D. levenson institute of gaming hospitality & tourism at the richard stockton college — which, attempts to prognosticate the financial success of atlantic city’s summer season. among the experts on the panel at stockton’s carnegie library in atlantic city, Brian tyrell, an associate professor of hospitality and tourism Management studies at stockton, said that while the southern Jersey shore region has struggled for the past few years due to the economic downturn, there are reasons for optimism for this upcoming tourist season, which typically begins to heat up Memorial Day weekend. “there are a number of metrics out there … that show that we had a positive year in 2010 relative to ’09,” tyrell says. “those indicators are continuing to trend in the right direction.” Other panelists, including Vicki clark, the president of cape May chamber of

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commerce, reported that rental reservations in cape May are auspiciously up by five to 10 percent from last year’s numbers. “if i were a business owner, i might take that as a sign that perhaps its time to start thinking about reinvesting in the product,” tyrell says. “there might be revenue i’m leaving on the table if i don’t.” tyrell also emphasized that while gaming revenue continues to struggle, other tourism attractions have blos-

somed in atlantic city. “there are more restaurants, there are more shops being shopped at, more entertainment venues that are entertaining, compared to five years ago,” he says. “the gaming revenue, while big and while important for so many individuals — it’s just one piece of the puzzle and the other pieces seem to be doing just fine. “We’ve got a lot to offer here in atlantic county — atlantic city in

particular, and really throughout the Jersey shore.” One of the major issues that frequently resurfaced during the Jersey shorecast forum was the question of how gas prices will affect tourism. While some experts have predicted that prices will fall by Memorial Day (May 30), panelists discussed the impact on high gas prices on tourism revenue. in this regard, some panelists, such as Michele gillian, the executive director of the Ocean city regional chamber of commerce, took a positive outlook, explaining that because gas prices are high, tourists from neighboring states like pennsylvania may vacation closer to home. “[Ocean city] is only a gas tank away,” she says. clark was less sanguine. gas prices, she explained are costing consumers $1,000 more on average. “the question is what will that take away from,” she said. tyrell agrees with both sides of the argument. “[high gas prices] can tend to bring folks down here to the shore that might otherwise have gone somewhere [else],” he says. But “without a doubt we’re going to be spending four digits extra in gas this year… and that’s disposable income.” n

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ED PRIOR, U.S. ARMY VETERAN, Ocean City’s beloved Elvis-inspired performer, and a musician with 50 years of experience, has died. A Facebook announcement on Prior’s own Facebook page stunned his many fans and friends on the morning of Sunday, May 15, the day he passed. The following was posted by Prior’s friend and manager Neil Regina: “IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW I REPORT THAT MY FRIEND AND LOCAL LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER TED PRIOR TOOK HIS FINAL [CURTAIN] CALL TODAY [sic]. THE STARS IN HEAVEN WILL BE MUCH BRIGHTER AND THE MUSIC IN ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN WILL BE MUCH SWEETER WITH HIM ON LEAD VOCAL..... NEIL REGINA(MANAGER/FRIEND).” By 2pm (EST) Sunday, messages were pouring onto Prior’s Facebook wall, from fans and friends sharing memories and prayers with his family at this difficult time. The 68-year-old Prior was more than a local star in the southern New Jersey area, especially in the family resort of Ocean City, Cape May County, where he was a constant on the scene for his Elvis Presleyinspired performances at the beach town resort’s many special events. Prior was also a devoted Elvis fan who had “memorized hundreds of [his] songs,” according to Regina. “I studied Elvis’ movies, his moves, and eventually developed an Elvis a style of my own,” said Prior. AC Weekly’s Ray Schweibert, in a December 2010 story, writes that Prior, was “exacting in all aspects of his performances, from the sound system to his mannerisms and interaction with audiences.” According to Regina, Prior toured the country for about 15 years following a twoyear stint in the United States Army. The Atlantic City High School graduate (1961) would go on to perform a successful Elvis-inspired show for many years, up through the summer of 2010. Prior resided with his wife, Carol, in Galloway Township, about 10 minutes outside of Atlantic City. He was diagnosed with brain cancer late 2010. In Schweibert’s December 2010 article for

Ted Prior at one of his countless Ocean City events. AC Weekly, he reported that Prior was set to miss his first Ocean City First Night (New Year’s Eve) show in years. “The hardest thing about all this is having to miss a show,” said Prior at the time. “That’s never happened to me before. I can recall performing with a 101 [degree] temperature at the Split Rail Tavern in Cardiff. The bartender revived me between sets with shots of ginger brandy.” Along with performing his El Live show, dubbed: “The Living Sound of Elvis,” in Ocean City and around the area, Prior was also an accomplished guitar player and singer and played with the band Early Morning Reign — a play on the Gordon Lightfoot song. Prior also had a ‘50-style rock band called Teddy and the Riptides going at the time of his cancer diagnosis. Prior recorded several albums of both Elvis tunes and original songs. With a

recording studio in his home, it was easy to lay down tracks at his leisure. Prior, who played dance parties in the area early in his music career, founded a band called the Other Brothers — an Everly Brothers inspired name —with boyhood friend Jim Albertson. In celebration of Atlantic City Weekly’s 35th birthday — back in November 2009 — the newspaper, formerly The Whoot!, asked its long-time friend Ted Prior to talk about his memories of the paper. Prior, who can be seen on this Atlantic City Weekly 35th Anniversary video, remembered to AC Weekly at the time about one his early mentions in the local press. “I think of Herb Steiner who started the business and his son Lew,” Prior told AC Weekly. “When they first started it was like a cheap little office and he called me up one day and said ‘we’re coming over to the Split

Rail Tavern to interview you guys.’ And while he was doing it he said, ‘You know you’re my second interview!’ And I said. ‘Holy cow. Honest to God?’ So that was quite an honor for me.” It’s been an honor for the countless people who ever heard Prior do Elvis. “My most memorable time was at the Hard Rock Cafe,” Prior said. “They called me and asked me to come over and be interviewed on Elvis’ birthday and take pictures and we’ll give you a free lunch. So I said, ‘Thank you very much.’ So I went over and I took my guitar and I wound up singing songs for like 20 minutes! That was a lot of fun.” On Monday, May 16, Mark Soifer, a close friend of Prior’s and public relations guru for Ocean City, told AC Weekly that a tribute concert for Prior will take place Sunday, June 5, from 2-6pm at the Ram’s Head Inn in Galloway Township. Soifer, who also wrote a moving tribute to the late entertainer, met Prior more than 15 years ago. “Nancy Boyle, who ran our information center on the [Ocean City] Boardwalk at that time, suggested Ted call me about work in Ocean City,” Soifer tells AC Weekly. “We started featuring him at our novelty events like Miss Crustacean, Martin Mollusk Day, the Quiet Festival, First Night, etc., and he became a big hit and synonymous with Ocean City.” Soifer last saw Prior “about two weeks ago,” at his home in Galloway Township. “My wife Toby and I visited him at his home,” says Soifer, “He knew who we were and he understood everything we said, but [he] was very weak. “He was getting very good care from his wife Carol, who, with her daughter, was caring for him day and night and a hospice nurse was visiting.” The “Tribute to Ted” on Sunday, June 5, was originally going to be a benefit concert for Prior’s medical bills. Now, says Soifer, “Many of his friends will perform and there will be light refreshments and a cash bar.” Tickets to the tribute event are $30 per person and $50 per couple. For ticket information, call 609-525-9300. Proceeds will be used to cover family medical expenses. n

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HE STUNNING NEW development at 9 South Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard should help boost hope that reinvesting in Atlantic City is becoming a more attractive prospect — one that sees the comprehensive entertainment package and not just the gambling allure that’s being gobbled up by competition elsewhere. It may also serve as a sign of how some things come full-circle — at least where the site itself applies, if not the entire city.

A 50-room hotel will also open soon For years, what is now the Diving Horse Cabaret and Steakhouse was the Club Tru complex. It started when businessman John Schultz (later an A.C. councilman; currently co-chair of the philanthropic Schultz-Hill Foundation) opened a small bar called the Brass Rail, then gradually expanded it to include two adjoining nightclubs (Club Tru

and Studio Six), and the 50-room Surfside Hotel, with balconies overlooking a pool. It was Atlantic City’s largest non-casino entertainment complex constructed from the ground up. In 2005, developer Tom Sherwood Sr. bought the Club Tru complex from Schultz and partner Gary Hill and continued to run it essentially the same way they had. Then in 2008 it ceased operation suddenly with no immediate indication of what was to come. Last Thursday, May 12, any uncertainty became crystal clear when Sherwood unveiled the Diving Horse at a soft opening/media event along with his son, Tom Sherwood Jr., the company CEO. “We bought it five years ago, we let it run itself for two years but we didn’t like the way it was being run, so we closed it down and remodeled the whole thing,” says Sherwood Sr. “Right now what you’re seeing is one third of the entire complex [a section that includes a gentleman’s club with burlesque but non-nude dancers below, and an upscale steakhouse and lounge on a second level]. Eventually we’ll be opening Club Luxx, hopefully by July 4th, which will be used for special events like bachelorette parties during the week and a dance club on Friday and Saturday nights.” Club Luxx and other components are still awaiting certificates of occupancy from

the city, and the hotel section of the 55,000-square-foot complex has not yet been renovated. When it is, it will serve as a romantic getaway for couples along the same lines as the Inn of the Dove suites in Egg Harbor Twp. Sherwood has easily shelled out hundreds of thousands of dollars to get to this stage of the project alone, and the gentleman’s club and steakhouse sections of the operation should be fully functional by Memorial Day Weekend. “Now, I know this isn’t a good climate to invest money and be opening a new business in Atlantic City, but I felt like now is a good time to make a move,” says Sherwood, who is also an artist who designed the Diving Horse logo. “Right now properties are cheap, opportunity is great, and I didn’t want to miss out. I’m telling all my friends ‘get your asses down here, buy property and do something. The time is ripe.’ “I do a lot of business in Seattle, New York and other parts of the country, and whenever I’d host clients in A.C. I kept hearing ‘where is there a gentleman’s club?’ There are strip clubs, but no gentleman’s clubs and I wanted to open an upscale place where businessmen can enjoy themselves in a clean, safe environment without the strip-club mentality.” The two lounge components of the finished section of the property are the Sonora Lounge and the Red Lips Lounge, named

The burlesque cabaret show for a famous rider and horse, respectively, from the days of the Diving Horse attraction on A.C.’s Steel Pier. “I’m 66, but as a kid I used to come down here and shine shoes, and when I was about 13 I used to go to the Steel Pier and watch the diving horse,” says Sherwood. “The Sonora Lounge is named for Sonora Carver, a lady who was blinded when she hit the water wrong but still continued to ride the diving horse while blind. The horse she rode was named Red Lips.” For more, visit divinghorseclub.com. n

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t was a November day in 2004 when Atlantic City visitors and local southern New Jersey residents were treated to something new and a little unexpected — a slice of old Havana. The Tropicana chose that off-season day to open its 200,000-square-foot gamble, an enclosed pedestrian mall called The Quarter, modeled on the feel and ambience of a bygone era for the Cuban city. Up until then, the project hadn’t exactly been charmed. A tragic accident in 2003 during construction cost four workers their lives. And at the time Atlantic City didn’t have much of a track record for non-gaming attractions, though the shiny new Borgata tower in the marina district was beginning to change that. So The Quarter opened, packed with signature restaurants, lounges and clubs, shopping and even an IMAX theater. Along with a new hotel tower, the Tropicana had bet $280 million on the project. Jackpot. Seven years later, if there is one sure thing in Atlantic City, it’s a fun night out in The Quarter. The entertainment complex was an instant success, both with tourists and also the most elusive crowd of all — locals. For decades it seemed that people who lived five minutes from the city would never set foot in the town. But just a few months of action at The Quarter broke that down. The joke was that if you were cheating on your spouse, don’t go to The Quarter. You’ll see everyone you know there. “I think for the locals, the entire Quarter gives them the feeling that they’ve gotten away,” says Mary Tindall, vice president of marketing for Tropicana. “That feeling that they are on vacation. That’s a big part of what we have tried to create here. A feeling that you’ve gone to a destination, a vacation spot.” And it’s that draw that may account for the stability and success of so many Quarter businesses. “The local market is essential,” says Barry Gutin, co-owner of Cuba Libre restaurant, one of The Quarter’s most popular staples. “The business really is less seasonal than we thought it would be. Much less than we expected. With the local market, it’s been a year-round success.” The Quarter’s continued success also shows a path for an Atlantic City

faced with strong casino competition and declining gaming revenues. The Quarter has tapped into every market the city seeks, from conventioneers to gamblers to nightlife partiers to shoppers. And Gutin is in a great position to discuss that success. Cuba Libre occupies one of the most coveted spots in The Quarter in the first piazza visitors see when they enter the mall from the Tropicana self-park garage or from its Pacific Avenue entrance. Cuba Libre shares the space with Red Square, Carmine’s, P.F. Chang’s and The Palm restaurants. With a stately water fountain and a statue of Lenin from Red Square (controversial at first, but that’s sort of died down) the courtyard has become remarkably consistent. Restaurants come and go in Atlantic City, but The Quarter’s restaurants have stayed rock solid. “I think a lot of that credit has to go to the Tropicana,” Gutin says. “They carefully picked a great mix of restaurants offering different cuisines. It created a synergy that’s endured.” Along with the restaurants, the Tropicana brought in an element that made The Quarter unique, and also kept it from becoming a nighttimeonly attraction. In short, it added retail shopping. “We’ve done pretty well with the retail tenants,” says A. Carl Calabro, director of property management for the Tropicana. “There has been some turnover, but really it’s been pretty solid. And we’re proud of the fact that we have so many locally owned shops in here.” So right next to a Brooks Brothers, you can find a Jake’s Dog House or James Saltwater taffy. Another major component is entertainment. One of the first tenants in the complex was The Comedy Stop, a longtime city and Tropicana favorite. Meanwhile, the new Tango’s lounge anchored The Quarter’s casino entrance. Ri Ra Irish Pub, another staple tenant, also regularly brings in live bands. Planet Rose Karaoke Bar has also become a favorite stop for bachelorette parties. Add to that The Missile Bar and 32 Degrees. And while not an original, Providence Nightclub keeps The Quarter part of a vibrant, and uber-competitive nightclub scene in Atlantic City. Along with requisite stops such as

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Starbucks and Mrs. Fields Cookies, the Tropicana threw in one other component, an IMAX Theater. Though that might sound like an out-of-place family component, the theater remains a great draw for The Quarter. “We’re even doing a promotion with them for Pirates of the Caribbean,” says Gutin “It’s a late-night happy hour with their midnight showings, and we have dinner deals with IMAX tickets. There’s always been a great cross promotion in here. And it’s the mix of things that always keep us full.” The Tropicana also does more than play the simple roll of landlord and leave its tenants to fend for themselves. The casino actively promotes events, from New Year’s Eve to the annual Taste of the Quarter event, highlighting The Quarter’s restaurants. Most recently, the Tropicana brought in high wire specialist Nik Wallenda to perform at the complex. Which brings us to perhaps The Quarter’s greatest strength. Wallenda didn’t have to contend with the wind. The Quarter is weatherproof. Though

decorated to resemble an outdoor streetscape, it’s all inside. “It never rains in here,” says Tindall. “Though it does snow in here during some of our holiday events. But that was a major component of the design, to be an all-year attraction.” The original concept of The Quarter was championed by Dennis Gomes, who headed the Tropicana in the early 1990s. Gomes, who now owns Resorts, has frequently said that two of the key elements for The Quarter were easy parking and that it was inside. The result was an entertainmentpacked, year-round attraction for the casino. “Our experience here has been wonderful,” Gutin says. “This really was the focal point from which we could launch our brand. We went from a location in Philadelphia to now having four restaurants. And this really was the catalyst. I think the secret is that way it’s between the hotel towers, the easy parking and the casino. It’s created a thoroughfare, a very busy thoroughfare.” And a slice of the new Atlantic City. n

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InsIde The QuarTer Here’s a look at some of what can be found inside The Quarter: Restaurants: A Dam Good Sports Bar catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu. Carmine’s The renowned New york family-style Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar classic and contemporary cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily. also, latin dance events. The Palm known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding american and Italian dishes. and its legendary walls of cartoon portraits.

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant authentic pubs were imported from Ireland and reassembled here. Pub fare and modern interpretations of classic Irish dishes. live music. Clubs: 32° Luxe Lounge VIP bottle service, DJs every Fri. & Sat. 2amclose half-priced miller lite bottles and cocktails. $150 bottle service specials until 3am. The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret longtime atlantic city favorite with daily live comedy shows and restaurant. Missile Bar open midnight-dawn Thurs.-Sun. DJs. located upstairs at cuba libre. Planet Rose Karaoke Bar Plush cocktail lounge and karaoke bar. The only karaoke lounge in atlantic city. VIP section, karaoke competitions, weekly specials.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Traditional chinese cuisine, with innovative contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern asian palette.

Providence Nightclub with VIP bottle service, guest DJs, private lounges and energetic atmosphere.

Red Square Famed 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. Private enclaves.

Tango’s lounge next to gaming floor with live music nightly, including crowd favorite Beth Tinnon. — MP

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emale impersonators are nothing new in the atlantic City landscape. Bally’s hosted An Evening at La Cage for 11 years and the town has hosted the miss’d america pageant, a spoof of the miss america pageant featuring cross-dressing gentlemen. However, the town has never hosted a show as enticing and hilarious as Believe - Divas In A Man’s World. steve andrade, who put the show together and stars as Cher, has assembled some of the best female impersonators in the country, including phyl Craig as liza minnelli and Gary Dee as Joan rivers, an impersonation so dead on perfect that rivers has hired him to work events for her. Divas In A Man’s World starts with top tier talent and builds from there. the show also features four dancers — two male, two female — whose choreography, designed by Frank moore (who also stars as the show’s non-diva headliner, prince) really gives the show a concert atmosphere. this is especially true when Craig does his routine to minnelli’s show stopping “Cabaret” and Jimmy electra is doing his Divine miss m routine to “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” the other element that takes this show to the next level is the costumes. andrade makes his own knockoffs of Bob mackie’s originals for his performance and he also designed some of the other costuming in the show. the glue that holds the show together is Dee. He keeps the audience in stitches, not to mention dazzling the crowd with multiple gown changes. Joan accuses

an audience member of looking up her skirt and says, “What you will find there is pee Wee’s big adventure.” she also claims that there are monica lewinsky slots on the casino floor. “they say insert Bill here.” the show begins with a bonus impersonation. Craig begins the evening as nancy sinatra, complete with nearly hip-high boots for “these Boots are made For Walking” with the 1960s era feel that makes the song come alive and matches the video of nancy herself that begins before Craig arrives onstage. next up was a first dose of Dee’s delightful rivers shtick, followed by electra’s Bette midler. When electra gets dramatic while lip-synching to “Wind Beneath my Wings,” a piece of costuming nearly steals the show, a huge set of wings designed by andrade that are so heavy they are hung from the ceiling and descend to just above Bette’s shoulders. it made me think about robert preston’s line in Victor/Victoria when he is coaching Julie andrews. “Give it tons of shoulder, you’re a drag queen.” those wings were the costume equivalent of “tons of shoulder.” speaking of going over the top, eddie summers’ body english is hilarious as he gives us his interpretation of patti laBelle doing “lady marmalade,” “new attitude” and especially “over the rainbow.” andrade arrives with those impressive costumes including indian headgear and the famous tattoo-revealing outfit to faux belt such classics as “if i Could turn Back time,” “Half Breed” and “Gypsies,

tramps and thieves.” Believe me, this show delivers the drama and pageantry that becomes a diva most. n Steve Andrade as Cher

fers that term rather than drag show) for a decade. He is delighted that Resorts is giving him that opportunity. ACW: How did this show come about? Steve Andrade: We’ve all been in La Cage shows. It was a different experience; they put you on stage for two minutes and then the next act arrives and that would be it. I wanted to do my own show for about 10 years, so I came up with the name. People that are doing what I do try their whole life to get [a show] like this. I happened to be a judge at the miss’d America Pageant and Dave Pena asked me to perform at Boogie Nights at Resorts. Dennis Gomes was there and I told him about the show and he put with in touch with Resorts Vice President of entertainment Stephanie Nielson. It was just the type of show they were looking for. What makes for a great drag show? We don’t think of it as a drag show. We think of ourselves as character actors and when we go on stage we are doing a little mini-Broadway acting thing. Drag shows are men creating a character that is like them. What we do, as female impersonators, it’s the look-alike aspect, the costuming, the make-up, the hair. All of us are at the top of our field. Resorts is making a move a to bring back the vibrant gay entertainment scene that Atlantic City had for many years. How do you feel about being a part of that? It is one of the most amazing personal triumphs for myself, to [be part] of gay people coming into a casino and feeling welcome, and knowing they can be themselves. That was very important to me because throughout my life I have struggled with that. — LH

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