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Features 58

She’s Gone, But Not This Pair By Tom Wilk

Top selling-duo of all time Hall & Oates bring truckload of hits to Borgata

Online Feature

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Made in the Shade By Michael Pritchard There are plenty of ice cream shops sprinkled around the Jersey shore, but a few add that homemade touch (See picture gallery online)

Songs of Faith and Emotion By Ed Condran

Depecho Mode’s Any Fletcher chats about the influential British ’80s band vocalist Dave Gahan’s songwriting.

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On the cover: Made in the Shade

Columns & Departments 4

This Week

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Pinky’s Corner

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Coasting

Food & Drink 9

Nightlife: Tony Mart’s Rock ‘n’ Roots Festival

Ask the Geator

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After Dark Nightlife Listings

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The ‘F’ Word

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Dining: Atlantic City

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People: Alexa D’Amato

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Ocean City Weekly

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The City Beat

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Curtain Call: Danny Veltri

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Food & Wine Festival Area & Casino Dining

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Sports 60 Online

Golf: Slattery’s Golf Center Golf Guide

Arts & Entertainment 10

Movies: The Hurt Locker

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Casino Capsule, AC Weekly Cultural Calendar, Attractions, Maps & Performing Arts

Real Estate 71

Time Left to Rent

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THIS WEEK

The Inside Scoop I

CE CREAM. I’VE NEVER SEEN anybody with a frown on their face while eating ice cream. And down here at the Jersey shore there is plenty of ice cream to go around. Whether it’s Kohr Bros. on the Ocean City Boardwalk, the Custard Hut in Somers Point or at the dozens of ice cream stands and shops in the region’s beach towns. (Not to mention the trucks!) Some local ice cream parlors and restaurants, in the casinos and elsewhere in the region, take the ice cream experience to the next level. They make their own ice cream in house, using their own distinctive processes and ingredients. And as Michael Pritchard writes in this week’s cover story (p. 59), “there’s still something unique and special about the homemade ice cream.” There’s also something unique about veteran music act Hall & Oates. The top-selling duo of all time has a boatload of hits, several memorable music videos from the golden age of MTV, a lot of respect on the R&B charts and a new four-disc retrospective box set that’s due to hit shelves in September. Hall & Oates play the Borgata on Friday night (see p. 58 for AC Weekly contributor Tom Wilk’s interview with John Oates). After about a month as sous chef in the newly opened Borgata restaurant Fornelletto, Danny Veltri finally got a couple days off this past weekend. What did the young winner of last season’s Fox TV show Hell’s Kitchen do during his break? He went back home to Sarasota,

Fla., because a friend needed his help with a fundraiser. Although the charity gig required Veltri to don his apron, it was still relaxing for the 25 year old, who’s been busy as rushhour traffic since landing his Borgata job under restaurateur Stephen Kalt. “It was nice to take a little break,” Veltri told us during a sensational dinner earlier this week. “It’s been quite a challenge [at Fornelletto], but it’s going great.” Veltri is referring to the great response to the opening of Borgata’s latest culinary offering. AC Weekly columnist David Spatz speaks with Veltri on p. 62; look for food columnist Frank Gabriel (who gives the lowdown on this weekend’s tantalizing Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival, presented by Harrah’s Entertainment, on p. 44) to dig into the kitchen and food side of the Fornelletto operation in an upcoming issue and online at the new acweekly.com. That’s right, the new acweekly.com Web site is live. And although we’re still working on some of the bugs and ironing out a few kinks, the site gives you many more ways to interact with us, search for specific items — old stories, dining options, multimedia, etc. — and take advantage of the multitude of information, award-winning writing, photography and all the other goodies on our Internet home. We hope you’ll let us know what you think. n

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PINKY’S CORNER

Crosstown Traffic A By Pinky Kravitz

TLANTIC CITY DOES NOT HAVE A TRAFFIC engineer and has not had one for over 10 years. Unfortunately, the lack of a professional has caused daily traffic jams that could be avoided with proper planning. I am not a traffic engineer and know very little about how to devise a plan that would expedite the movement of traffic and have the traffic signals synchronized. However, one does not need to be an expert to see how certain areas of the city can be addressed with simple changes. I have spoken about this with city officials, but have not seen any response, and therefore I am presenting my suggestions publicly in hopes that those of you who reside within the city or travel in the city will call the mayor’s office (347-5400) and City Council offices to get them to consider improving the traffic flow in Atlantic City.

Call the mayor’s office and City Council offices to get them to consider improving the traffic flow in Atlantic City.

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I will start with Albany and Winchester avenues for the traffic flowing from Hartford to Albany avenues. There ought to be two lanes, with the right lane having all traffic turn right onto the bridge and the left lane given the choice of turning right for a second lane over the bridge, going straight to Trenton Avenue or making a left on Albany Avenue towards Ventnor Avenue. This will ease the traffic flow on Hartford Avenue coming from Fairmount Avenue. It is a simple matter of painting the lines properly to expedite the flow of traffic in that site. The next area to be discussed is the Albany Avenue Bridge coming from the mainland into Atlantic City. At the present time, there are two lanes for a left turn onto Winchester Avenue. Both lanes start about midway over the bridge and when they fill out they jut out into the left lane going straight towards the monument. One is not allowed to stop on the yellow line on the top of the bridge. Doing so may cause you to receive a ticket. What ought to be done is to eliminate the yellow lines on the bridge, thereby allowing two straight rows of traffic in the center of the bridge for left turns onto Winchester Avenue. This would prevent the backup on the left lane of the two going straight. This is a simple solution and like the other requires just one instance of changing the painted line and eliminating the painted yellow area. The second area to be addressed is flowing traffic into the tunnel on Mississippi Avenue. Mississippi Avenue, between Fairmount and Arctic avenues, provides for one lane going toward the tunnel, or a left turn on Fairmount Avenue. If someone wants to make a left turn onto Fairmount Avenue, they hold up all the traffic behind them going toward the tunnel. This causes a backup all the way to Arctic Avenue and for traffic coming down Arctic Avenue toward Mississippi Avenue. The

simple solution to alleviate the problems is to eliminate the parking in front of the buildings between Arctic and Fairmount avenues. There will be a parking garage constructed across the street. The residents of that block ought to be given a card for free parking in that garage. Eliminating the parking would then allow for two lanes in each direction thereby allowing for more cars to stack up on Mississippi Avenue going into the tunnel or they can make a left turn onto Fairmount Avenue from the left lane. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is going to spend a considerable amount of money to widen Mississippi Avenue between Atlantic and Arctic avenues. Eliminating the traffic on both sides of the street would serve the same purpose and provide for four lanes from Arctic to Atlantic avenues and provide for two lanes of traffic in each direction. For those who worry about parking, there is a 1,400-space parking garage being built half a block away. Residents of that area should also be given special free passes to park within that garage. One further suggestion to expedite traffic on Mississippi Avenue is to cut the time for the traffic light at Mississippi and Fairmount avenues. There is much more traffic using Mississippi than Fairmount and it makes sense to give the longer period of time to the most number of cars using that intersection. The next area to be addressed is the two lanes of traffic going toward Arkansas Avenue on Atlantic Avenue between Michigan and Ohio avenues. There are wide yellow lines in the middle of the street keeping the traffic in the two lanes. However, the right lane has buses stopping to pick up passengers and thus causing the right lane of automobile traffic to be either stuck behind them or trying to wiggle their way into the left lane — that is full of traffic — to go around the bus. The simple solution would be to eliminate the yellow line and allow for an additional left lane in that block. It has been there for several years and it serves no known purpose and just takes up space that could be used to ease the traffic jam that goes back several blocks. As stated above, I am not a traffic engineer, but I do have common sense and the areas that are addressed here can be resolved simply with some paint and a couple of signs. I would hope, if you agree, that you would call the mayor’s office and the offices of City Council and urge that these suggestions be given serious consideration. If you have some of your own, please let the city officials know as no one seems to be doing anything, at this time, to alleviate Atlantic City’s traffic jams. n

P INKY K RAVITZ Pinky’s Corner airs Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm on News Talk WOND-AM 1400. His TV show, WMGM Presents Pinky, airs Saturday at 7:30pm on TV40. Pinky’s e-mail address is: pinky@acweekly.com.

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When W.W. Cole first created what would become the oldest Big-Top circus in the nation, his most mesmerizing attraction was a single, glowing glass globe powered by a steam engine that produced light. That was in 1884, and while the 125th anniversary of Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars — which visits the Atlantic City Race Course in Mays Landing next Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 5-7 — is quite a bit more high-tech today, much of its original charm and recipes for success remain the same. “We work for our patrons, the people who come to see Cole Brothers Circus,” says John Pugh, who co-owns the circus with his wife, Brigitte. “Our customers tell us what they enjoy and want to see, and we craft our performances accordingly.” The latest edition of the circus promises its perpetual, ever-popular attractions and some exciting new offerings in “a fast-paced, two-hour show.” It includes the Columbia Toprasta Troupe’s renowned three-tier, sevenman pyramid on the high wire, the “Globe of Death,” the “Dog and Pony Review,” an aerial ballet, a human cannonball, clowns, camels, elephants, jugglers, acrobats and a lot more. Show times are 4:30 and 7:30pm daily. Tickets are on sale at Yankee Candle at Hamilton Commons, at Galloway Florist in Galloway Twp., or through tickets.com. You can find free tickets for children under 12 at all area McDonald’s, or by going to freekidstickets.com. Also visit gotothecircus.com. — Ray Schweibert

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Putting the Gloves Back on

Boxing was once a staple for Atlantic City casinos in the 1980s and into the ’90s, with several properties offering regular fight cards. But with the exception of some occasional major fights at Boardwalk Hall and regular mixed martial arts competitions at Tropicana and Showboat, boxing in A.C. ain’t what it used to be. That’s why boxing fans should take heart as Resorts takes a plunge back into the fight game this Friday (July 31) with an eightfight card and a main event featuring a championship showdown between Camden’s own Prince Badi Ajamu and Dallas Vargas. It’s the first boxing at Resorts since 2005, when Resorts offered a fight card on the beach. Resorts officials say they’re glad to get boxing back into the mix. “Hosting a championship boxing event on property is a great way for us to introduce a new audience to the Resorts experience,” says spokesman Brian Cahill. “This event is the latest attraction in our entertainment lineup that has something for everyone.” The fights will take place in the intimate Superstar Theater where Cahill notes “fans will be right on top of the action.” Along with the NBA-sanctioned light-heavyweight championship bout between Badi Ajamu and Vargas, the undercard features a host of Atlantic City area natives and several skilled young fighters. Who knows, if all goes well, regular fights in the city could make a comeback. For tickets ($40 to $90) visit ticketmaster.com or in person at Resorts box office. — Mike Pritchard

PHOTOS BY KEVIN McCARTY

The Roots began their residency at Borgata last Friday at the Music Box.

Q: How was the show? Amy Valentine Havertown, Pa. A: I came because the Roots jam the jammy jams!

Christine Kelly Bryn Mawr, Pa. A: They were awesome. They bring the best musicians together!

Ashley Dixon Havertown, Pa. A: I liked it because they had a unique sound that everyone could enjoy and get down to.


FOOD & DRINK

Jammin’ for Jerry

On Jerry Garcia’s birthday, Tony Mart’s Rock ‘n’ Roots Festival will be headlined by former Grateful Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux’s band By Ray Schweibert

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because it was such a huge operation, and the crowds were so far away from the band. Getting to play these festivals and small towns is more of a get-to-look-in-your-face-andsee-your-smile situation, and I really enjoy that.” Godchaux encouraged music and creativity in her sons while “doing baseball and the things kids like to do” in their formative years. When her own band had to cancel a recent music festival in Ohio due to an illness, she went up anyway and wound up jamming with both of her sons’ bands and some others. “I’ve really put my focus not only on my family, but on my music too, and I’ve never regretted it,” she says. “We have a great family relationship. We’re all in bands and we all help each other out. There’s a detached studio in back of our house [near the Muscle Shoals town where she was raised], and once in a while I’ll hear ‘Mom! Can you come out here and sing on this track?’ We have a beautiful relational rapport as well as musical rapport, so I’m just having the time of my life.” She also has nothing but fond memories of her years with the Grateful Dead, which, like any traveling rock ‘n’ roll conglomerate, was rife with ups and downs. “When I look back I am just amazed I got to sing with that band,” says Godchaux. “Every memory I have — whatever was not positive is gone. The wonderful experiences and the lifelong friendships — I’m still good friends with all those guys and always will be.” At the Rock ‘n’ Roots Festival on Saturday, Donna Jean and company will perform original material as well as covers, many of them Grateful Dead numbers including one she penned called “Sunrise.” “We’ll be giving the audience a lot to listen to,” she says. “The cool thing for me is that instead of singing harmony [as she always did with the Dead], I’m singing the lead on so many of the songs that have been my favorites for years and years. I’m honored to be able to do that.” n

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ANY CURRENT CONCERT-GOERS weren’t even born yet and many others may not be aware, but some of the best bands in the nation used to appear at Tony Mart’s in Somers Point before the venerable music venue closed its doors in 1982. If late owner Anthony Marotta didn’t leave behind some sort of killer contact list for his son Carmen, he certainly instilled a love for music and a knack for producing premier acts that anyone can afford. This Saturday night, Aug. 1, the Tony Mart’s Rock ‘n’ Roots Festival will take place at McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links in Egg Harbor Township, and will be headlined by the Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson. Godchaux and her late husband Keith were members of the Grateful Dead from 1972-’79, and the festival will celebrate what would have been the 67th birthday of Dead co-founder and lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, who passed away in 1995. The festival also coincides with the 40th anniversary of Woodstock and features a local flair, as Jeff Schwachter & The Ryders (fronted by guitarist/vocalist and AC Weekly editor Jeff Schwachter) will perform a tribute to Bob Dylan (the songs of his that the Dead played) and The Band as one of the opening acts. The Ryders also include guitarist Ray Polonsky, drummer Mike Hoebler, accordionist Malcolm Tent and bassist 1Adam12. Other festival acts include the classic rock cover band Cerberus, and Franny Smith’s New Orleans Sounds. A former sessions singer who grew up during a musical evolution in Muscle Shoals, Ala., Godchaux ventured to the West Coast in 1970 and became the only female member of the Grateful Dead in its storied history (1965’95). She and Keith formed the Heart of Gold band shortly after they departed the Grateful Dead, and in 2005, at the Gathering of the Vibes Festival honoring the 10th anniversary of Garcia’s passing, she hooked up with the Dead-inspired jam band Zen Tricksters. They collaborated to create the seven-piece Donna Jean and the Tricksters band, and released a CD of the same name before coming up with their current five-member incarnation including Mattson on guitar, bassist David MacKay (whom Donna Jean married after Keith’s death in a car accident at age 32), drummer Joe Chirco and keyboardist Mark Adler. While Godchaux never really left the music scene entirely, she channeled a lot of time and energy into raising her two sons Zion (now 35) and Kinsman (26). Keith Godchaux is Zion’s father and MacKay is Kinsman’s, and both brothers are musicians in their own right. During a phone conversation from the 2009 Gathering of the Vibes Festival in Bridgeport, Conn., Donna Godchaux tells AC Weekly she loves her new roles as bandleader and rock-star mom. “Anything you do after playing with the Grateful Dead is going to be much different,” she says with a laugh. “What I’m doing now is different on just about every level you can imagine. As wonderful as [jamming with the Dead] was — and I’m not poo-pooing it at all — there was a personal touch that was sort of lacking with the audience

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A & E: MOVIES

Death Defying Kathryn Bigelow’s brilliant ‘Hurt Locker’ By Lori Hoffman

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HILE WATCHING THE HURT Locker, director Kathryn Bigelow’s breathtaking, in-your-face look at a bomb disposal unit in Iraq, I recalled fragments of Jack Nicholson’s speech from A Few Good Men. You know the ones, about wanting these men on the line, needing these men on the line. Maybe American audiences have rejected all these Iraq war-themed movies because we can’t handle the truth. We get to feel safe in our homes because of these men. We don’t think enough about how much we are asking of them. Part of their sacrifice can be an addiction to the rush of war. For these men, the thought of returning home to a mundane life is a nightmare compared to the excitement that comes when facing death and beating it day after day. The Hurt Locker ★★★★ Directed by Kathryn Bigelow; rated R

At least that seems to be the case with staff sergeant William James (Jeremy Renner). He is the bomb tech, a man who can do his job effectively because his Bravo Company cohorts — the steady, serious sergeant JT Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and the anxious, scared Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) — have his back. From the moment he joins this unit, it is clear that James is brilliant at his job, but is so addicted to danger, he doesn’t care that his more reckless decisions are putting his team in peril. He has to hone in so intently on his battle with death, he can’t be worried about possible collateral damage. He must assume that he will win every time. Don’t make the assumption, however, that this is a movie about a man who has lost his humanity to his obsession. That is perhaps the most intriguing part about Mark Boal’s screenplay, an investigative journalist who spent some time with an elite bomb disposal unit and thereby designed his gripping fiction based on

first-hand knowledge. James’ complexity is the film’s anchor. He has emotions that must be kept in check, rather than a man whose emotions have been worn away by his war experiences. Bigelow, who has earned the right to be called a character-driven macho director without reference to gender, has made her first masterpiece. Working with, and enhancing the reality that Boal creates with his storytelling and dialogue, she once again shows her mettle as an intelligent action director. We are talking about action designed around the palpable ambience of sudden death, not

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Resorts. 344-6000. www.resortsac.com. Casino bar & lounge delivering European vibe with exotic ebony woods, rich cobalt hues and intimate booths. In addition to martinis and signature drinks, a diverse list of wine, champagne and beer is offered. Always open.

32° Luxe Lounge

The Quarter at Tropicana. 5720032. www.tropicana.net. VIP bottle service, DJs, late-night stylish atmosphere, high-energy music.

40/40 Club

2120 Atlantic Ave., at The Walk. 449-4040. www.the4040club. com. An offshoot of the NYC nightspot owned by artist JayZ. Tues. Sinful Industry Night; DJs every Fri. & Sat. Over 60 HDTVs. Open to the public. Wed. Family movie night, 5pm. Never a cover. Happy Hour every Fri.-Sat. from 7-10pm. Half off appetizers and drinks.

A Dam Good Sports Bar

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3477770. www.tropicana.net. An American style restaurant and bar. Two giant 110-inch projection, 13 plasma screen TVs in HD, complete with a billiards room. DJ Fri. & Sat.

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Weekly dinner specials. Fri. Coors Light specials all night. Wed. Level 2 Lounge w/DJ BEasy.

Back Bay Ale House

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. 4490006. www.backbayalehouse. com. Open seven days from 11am. Live music weekends. Home of Basin Mason drinks and Sunset Toasts.

Bally’s Bikini Beach Bar

Boardwalk at Park Place. 3402000. Newly expanded, Bally’s Bikini Beach Bar will accommodate more than 200 guests and serves up daily entertainment including DJs and live bands. Sandwiches, burgers and desserts from Pickles Deli along with a full-service bar. Open daily (weather permitting) through Labor Day weekend.

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Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 4491044. www.caesarsac.com. Premium wines and martinis. $6 Bar Bite appetizers Mon.-Fri., 5-6:30pm and 9:30-11pm, Sun. 5-10pm. Lounge opens daily at 4:45pm.

Bar at Wellington’s

Tropicana, Atlantic City. Brighton and Pacific aves. www.tropicana. net. Custom-made wine coolers, TVs, extensive wine list, full menu and bar chef. Open daily 2pm-2am; food avail. from 411pm.

Blue Martini

Bally’s, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2709. www.ballysac.com. Over 100 martini variations

served on a bar with a built-in frosted ice rail.

Boogie Nights Resorts dining level. www.resortsac.com. The ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance party. Fri. & Sat. 9pm. $10 cover.

Borgata Comedy Club Music Box, One Borgata Way. www.theborgata.com. Tickets $20 and shows 9pm (except during headline acts).

Carmine’s The Quarter at Tropicana. 572-9300. www.tropicana.net. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am11pm; Fri. 11:30am-mid.; Sat. 11:30am-mid. Family-style Italian restaurant. Mon.-Fri. half-priced draft beer and frozen drinks at the bar, 5-7pm.

Casbah Night Club Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. www.casbahclub. com. Open Fri. & Sat. 10:30pm6am. DJs and dance parties.

Chelsea’s 5th Floor

Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800-584-3030. www.thechelseaac.com. The 5th Floor includes the Living Room, the Cabana Club, C5 nightclub and Chelsea Prime’s piano bar/outdoor terrace. DJs, occasional live bands and special parties take place Fri. & Sat., 10pm-4am, at the Cabana Club and C5, and Sunday afternoons by the pool. Private cabana rental and bottle service are available.

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Tropicana’s Marketplace, Brighton Ave. & the Boardwalk. 345-4100. www.tropicana.net. Now serving breakfast. Open Sun.-Thurs. 8am-10pm; Fri., Sat. 8am-mid. Dinner specials.

New York Ave. and the Boardwalk (formerly Deja Vu). 348-4313. Atlantic City’s newest nightclub. Bottle service available. HunkO-Mania Revue every Saturday night starting 9pm. Doors open 7:30pm. $25 general admission, $45 VIP seating. www.hunkomaniaac.com.

Club Worship At House of Blues (Showboat), 801 Boardwalk. 343-5700. www.hob.com. Nightclub and ultra lounge w/ three levels of high-energy nightlife.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 1-877-FUNNYAC. www. tropicana.net. Located in The Quarter. Get two tickets for $30 plus free popcorn on Friday Local Appreciation Night (Atlantic, Ocean, Cumberland and Cape May counties, must show valid NJ drivers license).

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-6700. www.cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban cuisine, Latin music, exclusive rum bar. Thurs. Late Night Latin Happy Hour, Mon.Fri. discounted drinks and appetizers. Floor show and DJs.

The Deck

Trump Marina, Huron and Brigantine blvds. 441 2000. A huge deck and stage across the bay from Gardner’s Basin. Live music nightly (weather permitting) through Labor Day weekend.

DeFeo’s 27-29 Missouri Ave. 347-7780. Sports bar & dance club.

Newly renovated kitchen. Food served until 4am. Sun.-Thurs. Domestic & import specials all day.

Dizzy Dolphin

Hilton, Boston & Pacific aves. 340-7200. www.hiltonac.com. Nautical-themed bar with signature cocktails and video poker machines.

Dock’s Oyster House

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

Ducktown Tavern

2400 Atlantic & Georgia aves. 449-1212. www.ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Three happy hours: 11am-1pm, 47pm, 3-5am. Serving dinner & late night dining. Daily drink & food specials.

Dusk

Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 3453875. DuskAC.com. AC’s newest nightclub, co-owned by DJ AM. The 10,000-square-foot, 800-person capacity, cuttingedge club is open Tues., Fri. & Sat., 10pm till late. Tues. is service industry night.

Ego Bar and Lounge

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. www.trumptaj.com.

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Eden Lounge

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 441-5165. www.harrahsresort.com. Mon.-Thurs. 4pm2am, Fri.-Sat. noon-4am, Sun. noon-2am. Mon. Quizzo, Tues. Big Al’s Karaoke Dance Party 8pm, two live bands Fri. & Sat. starting 8pm.

El Charro!

2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant serving lunch & dinner. Wed. Ladies Night, Thurs. casino night, Fri.Sun. DJs.

Evo

2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. www.trumpplaza. com. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am10pm. Fri. & Sat. 11am.-mid. Posh bar and dining.

Firewaters

Tropicana’s Marketplace, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 3446699. www.tropicana.net. 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, martini bar, dancing. Daily happy hour 4-7pm. Wed. In the Biz Night w/ drink specials Thurs.Sat. DJ. Open daily 11am-9pm.

Formica’s Cafe

2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732. www.formicabrosbakery. com. Live jazz every Sat. from 7-10pm, featuring Bobby Mower. Guest musicians such as the Cole Brothers join in most sessions. An intimate setting with many different coffees and baked goods. Also located in Northfield with live music every Fri. night.

Forum Lounge

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

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Game On!

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456800. www.gameonac.com. Sports bar w/ 90 HDTVs. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night. Mechanical bull, VIP bottle service. Game On! Late Night every Sat. at 10pm. DJs, music videos, late-night revelry.

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

Gypsy Bar

bar-and-grill cove, six secluded hot tubs, private massages at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, 12 private poolside cabanas, pool open to hotel guests 21 and over from 7am to 7pm.

Boston and Pacific aves. 347-7111. Live entertainment, tropical drinks, delicious summer snacks, waves of activities, special events, prize giveaways and more. Open daily through Labor Day weekend.

Los Compadres

Pic-A-Lilli Pub

2701 Arctic Ave. at California. 344-1119. Happy hour daily 5-8pm with Mexican beer specials. Thurs.- Sun. live Mexican music.

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

Missile Bar

Pizza Pub

Home Run Tavern

648 N. Albany Ave. 343-1700. Sports-themed bar. Open 24/7. Happy hour with 1/2 price drinks and appetizers, 3-5am, 4-7pm. Mon.-Fri. $1.50 16 oz. drafts, 9am-6pm.

The Quarter at Tropicana, upper level. www.missilebar.com. 3482000. Dress for nightlife. Open midnight-dawn Fri.-Sat. “Fuel It Up Fridays” and “Set It Off Saturdays” feature area’s top DJs and dancing.

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Two locations: Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 449-1500 and Trump Marina, One Castle Blvd. 441-8300. www.hooters.com. Sandwiches, burgers and “nearly world famous” wings served by the Hooters Girls. 13 TVs.

House of Blues

801 Boardwalk, at Showboat. 236-BLUE. www.hob.com. Music Hall with bands weekly, restaurant and bars. Venue includes Club Worship and the Foundation Room.

Irish Pub

St. James Place at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. www.theirishpub. com. Free parking. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Large selection of imported and domestic beer. Daily blackboard specials.

Jezebel’s

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

Kelly’s Corner Pub

2721 Arctic & Iowa aves. 3484925. Lively Irish bar open 11am-1am daily. Happy hour every day, 4:30-6:30pm. Thurs. live music.

Knife & Fork

Atlantic and Pacific aves. 3441133. www.knifeandforkinn. com. Half-priced appetizers at the bar Fridays 4:30-5:30pm. Open daily at 4pm, serving dinner from 5pm.

Le Grand Fromage

25 Gordon’s Alley. 347-2743. www.myspace.com/thebigcheeseac. Late night menu, lounge open 8pm-8am. Live bands play every Fri. & Sat. night.

Liquid Bar

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

Los Amigos

1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293.

Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. www. theborgata.com. Fri. & Sat. 10pm-5am. High-energy dance club w/world-renowned DJs. Reserve bottle service available. Free admission until 11pm. Fri. nights no cover charge for ladies, excluding special event/ guest nights.

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Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. www. theborgata.com. Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pm-Party’s Over. Nightclub with a personality of its own. Bottle service available.

Oasis Lobby Bar

Trump Taj Mahal. 1000 Boardwalk. www.trumptaj.com. Happy hour every Mon.-Fri. 5-7pm. Located on the casino floor in the main lobby.

Old Waterway Inn

1700 W. Riverside Dr. (Venice Park section of A.C.) 347-1793. Open Thurs.-Sun. from 5pm. A.C. skyline views and waterfront dining. All new happy hour 4-7pm Thurs. & Fri. with half-priced apps. and special drink menu.

The Palm

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3447256. www.thepalm.com. Award-winning wine list. Fri. Happy hour with Zyr vodka specials, 5-7pm. Jan. happy hour specials: half-off all wine bottles on “Wine Down Wednesdays”; half-priced wine by the glass and buy-one, getone appetizers on “Ladies Night Thursdays,” and $5 Zyr vodka drinks during “Fridays with a Twist.”

The Pool

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., (marina district), www. harrahsresort.com. Sindustry Night Wed. with DJ Eddie Edge, Fri. After Dark with DJ Gabor, Sat. with DJ SL. Caribbean cuisine and refreshments at

2309 Pacific Ave. 344-0055. Located across from Trump Plaza. Great food, music and specialty drinks. Wed. Wii tournaments and 50-cent wings w/ DJs Dave and Larry. Thurs. Latin Night. Fri. Old School party night. Sat. live music: the best bands around playing rock, classic rock, blues, jazz, and reggae. Foosball tournaments regularly.

Planet Rose Karaoke Bar

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3446565. www.planetrose.com. Plush cocktail lounge and karaoke bar. Thurs. Happy hour drink specials (6-8pm), $5 Ketel One drinks (10pmmid.), and DJ and karaoke party.

Proud Mary’s

3209 Fairmount Ave. 348-3322. Take-out package goods; serving food 24 hours daily. 1960s, ’70s, ’80s mixed jukebox, pool tables. Beer specials daily.

Providence

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3457800. www.providenceclubac. com. The Quarter’s hip nightclub w/ VIP bottle service, private lounges and an energetic atmosphere. Dance floor w/ two DJ booths featuring well-known DJs. Thurs. Service Industry Night.

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Red Square

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

The Ridge

Bally’s Claridge tower. Park Place and the Boardwalk. 340-2000. www.ballysac.com. the Ridge is a hybrid of a bar with casino games that offers a high-energy party atmosphere in a casual environment. It is billed as a “rock ‘n’ roll-style entertainment and a gaming room,” and offers free live music, DJs, dueling pianos, drink specials, low table game limits, unique games and cool promotions that include “rockpaper-scissors” tournaments and other entertainment options with a non-stop party vibe.

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

www.losamigosrest.com. Southwestern and Mexican beers and fare since 1978. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11:30-mid, Sun. 11:30am-9pm.

Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 441-0007. www. hardrock.com. Home of authentic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, 14 TVs.

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801 Boardwalk at Showboat. 343-5795. www.hob.com. A secluded club with unparalleled elegant space for professional and personal entertaining. Members can enjoy varied weekly events.

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FOOD & DRINK (Continued from preceding page) Ri´-Ra´ Irish Pub & Restaurant The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3488600. www.rira.com. Authentic Irish pub constructed from historic remnants of Emerald Isle taprooms. Live music 11pm3am. Thurs. DJ Vito G 11pm, Fri. 39 Fingers 11pm, Sat. Technical V 11pm. Sun. Allen Gogarty from Ireland 11pm. No cover charge. Mon.-Wed. Late Night Happy Hour 11pm-close.

Rumba Lounge Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 340-4000. www.tropicana.net. Open seven days a week. Sports-themed lounge with premium TV sports packages. Panoramic view of gaming floor.

Sonsie The Pier Shops at Caesars. 345-6300. www.sonsieac.com. Serving classic dishes from the original 1993 Boston location. Open daily (from 10am) for breakfast, lunch & dinner. “No Rush” happy hour Mon.-Fri. 69pm: drink and food specials.

Souzai The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3484443. www.thepiershopsatcaesars.com. Serving sushi and cocktails. Happy hour 4-7pm & Inside-Out happy hour (Mon.Sat. 9-11pm; Sun. 8-11pm) w/ $2 Miller Lite, $1 sake, $3 cocktails and sushi specials. Karaoke Night every Sun. 9-11pm.

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

Tango’s The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. Live music nightly. www.tropicana.net.

cal drink specials and dancing. Open seven days a week (weather permitting) until the weekend after Labor Day weekend.

Tun Tavern Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd., across from Convention Ctr. 347-7800. www.tuntavern.com. Open Sun.-Tues. 11:30am-mid., Wed.-Sat. 11:30-2am. Live music Wed.Sun., 9pm-1am. Drink and appetizer specials daily. Wed. Classic Rock 9pm-1am, Thurs. Ladies Night, Fri. Chris Huff 4pm, Wesley Ochs 9pm; Sat. Jim Shaw 9pm.

The Wave Trump Marina, One Castle Blvd. 441-8300. www.trumpmarina. com. High-energy dance club. DJs & live music. Fri. Back in the Day Dance Party with Jim Stritch, Sat. Big City w/Jim Stritch.

West Side Bar 511 N. Arkansas Ave. 3440883. www.westsideac.com. Alternative lifestyle party every night.

Whiskey Grille 20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290. Open Mon.-Sat. 8am & Sun. 11am till close. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Five flat screen TVs. Wed. In the Biz Night with happy hour specials. Daily specials from 11am-1pm & 4-6pm $1 off bottles and drafts beer.

The Wonderbar 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. The Tiki Bar is open seasonally and has 250 feet of floating docks that allow boat access.

BRIGANTINE

2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-5766 and 345-9461. www.baltimoregrill.com. An A.C. tradition serving good, reasonably priced pizza, beer and more.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

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The Trinity Pub and Carvery The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456900. www.trinitypubac.com. Enjoy a frosty pint w/ traditional Irish specialties. Half-pint happy hour w/ $2 Irish drafts and $3 mini-pub grub weekdays from 4-7pm. Three Olives Fridays acoustic music series starts 8:30pm. Thurs., July 30, singer/songwriters Phil Cody 7:30pm and Michelle Dawn Mooney 8:30pm..

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Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave. 441-6000. Voted one of the “21 Sexiest Beach Bars” by the Travel Channel in 2009. Live bands and entertainment nightly, tropi-

14th St. So. & the ocean at the Celebrity Resorts Suites. 2667731. www.lagunagrill.com. Ocean views. Open 8am for breakfast, 11:30am for lunch and 4pm for dinner. Mon. DJ Swoosh; Tues. Karaoke with Jack Fahey; Wed. Live music with Revolver 9pm-1am; Thurs. DJ Mickey Dee & Cruisin 92.1 retro music; Fri. Mike Crossen & beat the clock specials; Sat. Fran D. 9pm-1am, DJ B Easy (inside) 11pm-3am; Sun. Dancin on the Deck 2-6pm, DJ Jack Fahey 8-10pm.

Rod & Reel Tavern 101 13th St. North, 266-0343. Karaoke/entertainment with Mike Maggio on Saturday nights. Pool table, darts.

St. George’s Pub Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd. 266-1001. www.

stgeorgespub.com. Wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches, pizza, burgers and a Tex-Mex menu. Full bar with martini menu. Pool table. Open 24 hours.

106 S. Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. www.venturasgreenhouse.com. Open seven days. Late-night fare. Weekly beer and dinner specials. Fri. & Sun.: DJs spinning classic hits.

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Maynard’s Cafe 9306 Amherst Ave. On the Bay, Margate. 822-8423. Happy hour every Fri. from 4pm. Wed. drink specials. Daily lunch and dinner specials. DJ Coz Wed., Fri. & Sat. DJ Sparkels Fri. & Sat. 11pm-? Live music starting 6:30pm. Fri. the Rocco Brothers, Sat. Don Ellsworth & Sun. Acoustic Soul.

Memories Amherst and Madison avenues, Margate. 823-2196. Open 9pm-4am Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Complimentary food buffet every Fri. night. Shows are broadcast live on Kool 98.3 FM. Every Thurs. is “Back in the Day” for college students, featuring live bands and special drink prices.

Shore Club Crab House Bar & Grill 301 Longport Blvd., Seaview Harbor Marina, Longport. 8221002. www.shoreclubbar.com. Luciano Lamberti presents his second restaurant at the Jersey Shore, combining views of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet with seafood, drinks and entertainment.

Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8229111. www.sofiaofmargate.com. Happy hour every day, 4-7pm. Wed. Martini Night w/ live jazz 610pm and DJ 10pm-close. Every Fri. Sharon Sable. Every Sat. Tony Malandro with Kathleen Angela. DJ Sat. 10pm-2am.

Steve & Cookies 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. www.steveandcookies.com. Live music nightly. Mon. Madelin Sandman and Bill McGrady, Tue. & Fri. Lew London and Chris Sooy, Wed. & Thurs. Joe and Friends, Sun. Joe Mancini and Paula Johns. Also live music in the Oyster Bar Fri. and Sun. nights.

Tomatoe’s 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. www.tomatoesmargate.com. 822-7535. Happy hour daily, 5-6:30pm. Mon. & Wed. 9pmmid., Rock-N-Roll Sushi with half-price sushi at the bar only. Serving dinner nightly from 5pm. Live music, including Mon. Budesa Bros., Tues. Bobby Chic, Wed. Tony Cardelli, Thurs. & Fri. DJ Stevie O, Sat. DJ Luap, & Sun. Sharon Sable. Free Latin dance lessons ever Thurs. 9pm. Shuttle service available.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

823 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9271776. Open 10am-2am. Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4-7pm.

Atlantic City Country Club One Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, 236-4401, www.accountryclub. com. Happy hour 4-6pm, halfpriced tap beers and martinis with culinary bar menu.

Barista’s Coffee House 68 W. Jimmy Leeds Road, Suite 14, Galloway. 568-5519. The Michael Pedicin Quartet is featured from 7-10pm every Friday. No cover. The quartet includes Pedicin on saxophone, John Mulhern on guitar, Andy Lalasis on bass, and Bob Shomo on drums.

Black Cat Bar & Grill 1 N. Shore Road, Absecon. 6412323. Open 7 days from 10am1am. Kitchen from 11am11pm. Live music Thursdays. Daily specials, take out and catering.

Blue Marlin Sports Bar & Grill 200 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway. 748-5000. www.bluemarlincafe. com. Bar is open 11am-6am daily; kitchen from 11am-2am. Fri. happy hour: 3-8pm; Mon.Thurs. 4-7pm happy hour. DJ Tues. Thurs. and Fri. nights beginning 10pm. Specials daily.

Bulldogs Bar & Grill 743 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway, 965-4433. www. bulldogsbar.net. Kitchen open 11:30am-11pm. Bar open 11:30am-2am or later. TVs at the bar & booths. Daily happy hour, 4-7pm. Entertainment Fri. & Sat. night.

Caroline’s Bar & Restaurant 450 Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 9279007. www.carolinesbythebay. com. Open Mon.-Sat. 8am-3am, Sun. 9am-3am. Food served 11am-2am. Happy hour Mon.Sat., 4-7pm. Tues. free pizza during happy hour. Wed. half price drinks, 5-7pm. Fri. DJs.

Cavallino Nero 4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144, www.cavnero.com. Open daily 11am-1am. Mon.-Fri., happy hour 3-6pm. Live entertainment.

Charlie’s 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273663. www.charliesbar.com. Open daily 7am-3am; Sun. noon-3pm. Mon-Fri. Pool table, shuffle board, giant-screen TVs. Happy hour 3-6pm.

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. www.chickiesandpetes. com. Offshoot of legendary Philly locations with a variety of entertainment nightly. Open 11am-2am. 5401 Harding Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. (Formerly the Epic Grille). Pizza and Italian specialties. Available for holiday parties, banquests and special events. Live music Wed.-Sat. nights starting 8pm.

Crab Trap On the Circle in Somers Pt. 9277377. www.thecrabtrap.com. Restaurant and bar overlooking Egg Harbor Bay. Free Parking. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11am. Extensive wine and drink menu. “Recession Buster” happy hour (4-7pm) includes $2 drafts, $2.50 bottled beer, $3 wines. $4 martinis, $5 menu items. Live music & dancing. Crabby Jack’s outdoor bar open daily (weather permitting). Indoor schedule: Mon. Dave Boyd, Tues. Don Ellsworth, Wed. Melissa Marshall, Thurs. Elli, Fri. & Sat. Mellisa Marshall, Sun. Gianni and Susan. Crabby Jack’s schedule: Mon. Wave Runner, Tues. Johnny P., Wed. Joe DeVata, Thurs. DJ Mike, Fri. Tom Picciti, Sat. & Sun. Joe Gabe.

DiOrio’s Circle Cafe 10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Point. 927-6111. Pool table. DJs and occasional live music on weekends.

East Bay Crab & Grille Cardiff Circle, EHT. 272-7721. www.eastbaycrab.com. Daily Happy hour 4-7pm. Mon. halfpriced sushi, dinner & drink specials daily. Happy hours ½-priced drinks and beer. Sat.Thurs. 3:30-7pm, Fri. till 8pm. Free hot-n-cold buffet Fri.-Sun. starting at 4pm. Mon. $3 Sushi Rolls, Sun. bar bingo at 5pm. Tues. Buy one app get one free. Wed. $5 exotic martinis, Thurs. buy 2 appetizers, get third free. Everyday bar menu with 11 items from $2 each till closing.

Formica Bros. Café Kensington Square, 200 North Tilton Road, Northfield, 646-6565, www.formicabrosbakery.com. 7am-7pm seven days a week. Live music every Fri., 7-10pm with the Cole Brothers and Bobby Mower.

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Mon.-Fri. happy hour 4-7pm with complimentary munchies and 75-cents off beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Thurs. from 4:30pm at bar, two-for-one appetizers.

Mexican Mon. with $2 margaritas and $2 snack menu at the bar. Wed. from 4:30 at the bar, 25-cent wings. Live music every Wed., Fri. and Sat.

Goodfellows, W.L. 310 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 652-1942. www.wlgoodfellows. com. Over 60 bottled micobrew beers. Open for lunch and dinner 11:30am. Wed. and Fri. karaoke nights with Mike Maggio. Halfprice happy hour 4-8pm weekdays and 10pm-midnight daily.

Great American Pub & Grille Festival at Hamilton, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1990. Happy hour Sun.-Fri. 4:30-7pm. Tues. & Thurs. 1/2 price well drinks and beers, 2-for-1 appetizers. 4:30-7pm. Wed. In the Biz Night with 2 for 1 appetizers and happy hour drink prices, 10pm-1am. Tues. & Thurs. Free live poker, 7pm & 10pm.

Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. www.gregorysbar.com. Weekly drink specials. Early bird dinners, noon-5:30pm. Wed. Fun night with $1 Coors Light drafts and food specials. Wed. karaoke, 10pm. Sat. DJ Ralph 10pm. Sun. Rock and Rolling Sun. with classic rock from ‘70s and ‘80s.

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

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s) 5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Open 24 hrs. Happy hour from 5-7pm. Mon.-Fri. with discount drinks & free buffet.

The Inlet 998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9269611. www.inletrestaurantnj. com. Serving American cuisine, creative cocktails. Waterfront dining. Happy hour: Mon.Wed. 4-8pm; Thurs. 4-9pm; Fri. 4-10pm; Sat. 4-7pm; Sun. 18pm. Fri. Sunset Menu, 3-6pm. Entertainment nightly starting 7pm. Every Fri. Brian Parr and the Blind Date Band. Every Sat. Tedd Hammock and Matt Fisher 4-8pm. Every Sun. The Verdict 6-11pm.

The Inn at Sugar Hill 5704 Mays Landing-Somers Point Road, Mays Landing, innatsugarhill.com. 625.2226. Fine dining in historic bed-and-breakfast. Fri., July 31, Jazz with Pauline Bennick 7-11pm. .

JD’s Pub Smithville Town Center, at the intersection of Route 9 and Smithville Blvd. 404-9000, www.jdspubsmithville.com. Mon.-Fri. happy hour, 3-6:30pm. Open till 2am or later. Wii bowling tournaments. Thirsty Thursday $1 domestic drafts & $2 imports. Free shuttle for all Galloway residents & Stockton College, DJ 9pm.


Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille

Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. www. jojositaliangrille.com. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon.-Fri. Every Wed. Dave Weber. 6-10pm. Every Sun. Gino Biagi, 5-9pm.

JR’s Tavern

650 New Rd., Somers Pt. 6539853. www.jrstavern.com. Open every day 7am-2am, on Sun. 9am-2am. Happy hour on weekdays, 5-7pm. Weekly drink and wing specials. DJ entertainment Thurs.-Sat.; Mon. Texas Hold ‘em tournaments. Tues. Pool league.

Juliano’s Pub & Grill

Corner of Ocean Heights. Ave. & Zion Rd., EHT. 927-6363. www. julianospub.com. Tues., Thurs. 4-7pm, happy hour with twofor-one appetizers and half price drinks. Wed. $1 drafts, 8pm-mid.

La Hacienda

265 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 652-6050. Every Sun. & Mon.$2 Coors Light pints, $2.50 Coors Light bottles, $2 hard-shell tacos, free nachos and salsa. Live music Fri. & Sat. night, 7:30-11:30pm. Happy hour at the bar Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm, half off appetizers and beer specials. Every Mon. Noche Latina dance classes 7-8pm, general dance classes every Wed. starting 7pm.

Point, 652-8565. Waterfront dining, arrive by boat or car. Several good beers on tap. Live music Mondays.

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

641-5158. www.venturascafe. com. Daily dinner specials. Weekly drink specials. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm.

The Pearl Restaurant & Bar

Smithville Inn

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1 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point. 653-1155. Serving Chinese and American food daily from 4pm3am in restaurant or take-out. Thurs. $2.50 Amstel bottles. Mon. $2 Miller, Coors bottles. Tues. $2.50 Corona. Wed. $1.75 Bud bottles.

Pistol Pete’s Steakhouse and Saloon

1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000 www.pistolpetessaloon.com. Happy hour 4-7 pm. Two-for-Tues. Wild & Wicked Wed. Win prizes from 47pm & Big Al’s Show at 10 pm; Thirsty Thurs. Buy any drink and get half off next. Free-bee Fri. Free sample appetizers & 50 cents off all drinks; Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Karaoke Party; Sun., Mon and Tues. DJ Spence 10pm2am. Sun. $1 drafts, 50-cent wings and clams.

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 with margarita and Corona specials.

Library III

Ram’s Head Inn

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655, www.libraryiii.com. Tues. two-for-one appetizers at the bar and lounge. Live music Tues.-Sat. in newly renovated lounge. Tues. & Thurs. Patty Blee ; Wed. & Fri. Acoustic Fish; Sat. Sharon Sable.

9 W. White Horse Pike. Galloway. 652-1700. www.ramsheadinn. com. Restaurant and bar. Open for lunch Tues.-Fri. noon3:30pm and dinner starting at 6pm. Happy hour every Fri. 36pm. Pianist in the tavern Friday and Saturday nights.

Mangia by the Greens

Rifici’s

McGettigan’s 19th Hole

500 S. NY Rd.,Galloway. 6526476. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm reduced drink prices. Thurs. Mexican night with food and drink specials. Fri. buffet, nightly drink specials.

McKee’s Irish Pub

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000. Neighborhood sports bar w/ 12 beers on tap. Pool and darts. TV sport packages. Two happy hours Mon.Fri. Drink specials nightly.

Tap Room Bar & Grille

At Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236.4465. Daily happy hour 4-6pm with drink specials, half price appetizers and a light fare bar menu. Brunch Sun. 10am-2pm with live entertainment.

Testa’s Good Guys Pub

5698 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd., Mays Landing. 6251926. www.testaspub.com. Open Mon.-Sat. to 4am; Sun. to 3am. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4:30-6:30pm. Fri. & Sat. DJ dance parties. Quizzo every Wed.

Ventura’s Offshore Cafe 2015 Shore Road, Northfield.

Anglesea Pub

116 West First Ave, Wildwood, 729-1133. Bar open until 2am, dinner until 11pm. Nightly drink specials.

Bobby Dee’s Rock’n Chair

2409 Dune Drive, Avalon, 9673300. www.rocknchair.net. Daily happy hour 4-6 pm. w/ reduced drinkes and appetizer prices. Weekly specials. Live music: Thurs. Johnny Petillo 8pm, Fri. Stoners 9pm. Sat. Corner Boys 9:30pm. Sun. Vince Sneider 9pm.

Deauville Inn

201 Willard Road, Strathmere, 263-2080. www.deauvilleinn. com. Open daily, noon-midnight. Waterfront bar and dining. Lunch, dinner served dockside, weather permitting. Beachhouse open daily, weather permitting.

Fuze

7888 Dune Drive, Avalon. 368-1919. Upscale dining and live entertainment. Fri. piano music 6-10pm. Sat. Jazz with

Juan Pablo’s Margarita Bar Garfield & Pacific aves., Wildwood, 729-6500. www. juanpablos.com. South Jersey’s premier nightlife destination for progressive Mexican fare, stepped up cocktails and atmosphere. Open 11:30am-3am daily. Happy hour 2-6pm.

3807 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-5600. Sea Isle’s only authentic Irish pub. Live music on weekends.

Princeton Bar 2008 Dune Dr., Avalon. 9673457. www.princetonbar.com. Open Mon.–Thurs. at 4pm., Fri. & Sat. 11am–2am., and Sun. noon to 2am. Fri. Spit Decision, Sat. Mofaux, Holt 45, Brian and the Coconutz.

Windrift

4000 Landis Ave., Sea Isle, 2633756. www.lacosta-seaisle. com. Drink specials nightly. Free parking. Live music on weekends.

The Windrift Resort Hotel, 80th St. and the beach, Avalon. 7804289. www.windrifthotel.com. Open for the 43rd season, the newly renovated Windrift encompasses five bars, 26 HDTVs, and live music throughout the summer. Fri. Love Seed, Back to Life Jam, Darin MacDonald on piano, DJ Radar. Sat. Benderz Trio, Juliano Brothers, DJ Jeff Walden, Bobby D’Amore on piano.

Ocean Drive

Yesterday’s

Kix McNutley’s Bar

63rd and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 263-6341. www.kixmcnutleys. com. Fri: karaoke with the Hot Sounds.

La Costa Lounge

40th Street and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-1000. www.theod. com. Live music on weekends. Thurs. $3 Beers, Bulls and Bombs. Fri. Matty Q; Sat. Go-Go Gadget, Laura Lea, Lost In Paris. Sun. Secret Service, Laura Lea.

316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora. 390-1757. www.yesterdaysbar.com. Open 11am-mid. daily. Live music every Fri. and Sat. from 9pm. Wed. Wii Tournament. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. with free munchies at the bar. n

308 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 272-2000. Restaurant and bar. Wed. Country/rock with Paul Tozz, Fri. karaoke with DJ Harry Maxfield, Sat. DJ Harry Maxfield.

Riverside Inn

5397 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd. Mays Landing. 6259710. Open 11am-4am daily. Happy hour daily from 4-7pm. Live music Sat.

Sam’s Bar and Grill

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. www.samsbarandgrill.com. Happy hour Tue.-Fri. 4-6pm. Thurs. karaoke & crabs with Big Al. Fri. and Sat. DJ. Smithville Town Center, 45 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 652-5505. www.myspace.com/sherlocksbooksandcafe.com. Mon.-Sat. 10am9pm. Sun. noon-6pm. $1 coffee or tea of the day. Live music Fri. 7-9p, Sat. 1-3pm & 7-9pm.

Oyster Creek Inn

Simply Fondue

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446 St. Louis Ave.,Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner. Tues.-Fri. 3-6pm happy hour with 50-cent off all drinks, Mon. martini specials. Tues. $2 Yuengling pints. Thurs. 25-cent wings. Fri., Sat. live music, 8pm. Sun. $1.50 Coors and Bud Light pints. 41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

Ocean City to Wildwood

3601 Ocean Drive, Avalon, 9675001. www.jacksplaceavalon. com. Live music on weekends. Thurs. Mr. Greengenes 10pm, Fri. Kid Karizma 9pm , Sat. Burnt Sienna 10pm.

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3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. www.mangiabythegreens.com. Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks, pizza. Mon. & Thurs. Poker Night, 7 & 10pm. Tues. Quizzo, 8pm. Fri. DJ, 9pm-1am. Happy hour Mon., Wed., Fri. 4-6pm with half-priced drinks and apps.

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

Pauline Bennick, 7-11pm.

Jack’s Place


THE ‘F’ WORD

Will the Grass Be Greener? I By Whitney Ullman

T’S SO FUNNY HOW WE ALWAYS think that the grass is greener on the other side, and most times we find out the ugly truth — that it’s not. It’s only normal to want what you can’t have and think, “What would happen if I switched jobs, dated someone else or lived somewhere else?” The truth is that at most work places you will experience the same dramas, routines and co-worker personalities, so make sure that if you are thinking of switching positions that it’s for a valid reason. Some reasons to switch could include: the new job allows you more free time, you will make more money, or maybe just because you need a change of pace. Whatever your reason, make sure to ask yourself, “Will the grass be greener?” As far as dating goes, it’s easy to find the faults in a person and some of us even go through writing a pros and cons list of our mate. But try thinking to yourself, “Is this fault important?” For instance, don’t decide to ditch your current someone and start dating somebody else just because your current suitor doesn’t share the same interest in music as you, or have fashion sense, etc. Rather, think to yourself: “Could I see myself with this person for the rest of my life?

Will they make a good father/mother? Do they have good morals and values?” If you think rationally about these things then your decision should be easy. I have heard many excuses from people as to why they don’t feel compatible with someone and it truly boggles my mind. I guess I shouldn’t talk; when I was dating my hubby, so many things bothered me about him, from the way he chewed his food to him slapping my hand every time I would use hand gestures while talking. It was like an automated response to slap me five every time my hand was extended and it was so annoying. (Even thinking about it now still annoys me!) But there were many other more important traits that outweighed the small annoying ones. And I don’t notice the food chewing anymore. In any of these circumstances it’s easy to say that the grass will be greener on the other side, but before you make yourself crazy take a look at the situation, think rationally and do your due diligence before making a decision.

see Hypno-sterical at the Trump Marina recently. The show is promoted as a high energy, R-rated, outrageously adult-oriented and extremely funny comedy hypnosis show. Even though I was very intrigued to go see it, I was still a little bit skeptical about the whole hypnosis thing. We get into the showroom and my

If you think rationally then your decision should be easy.

seats were directly in front of the stage. Now I’m thinking a couple of things: “This is going to be a great show” and “Uh oh, am I going to be chosen to be on stage?” Then our table starts to fill up with a group of people from the area — who had been drinking — so I knew at the very least, the evening wouldn’t be a boring one. I am so glad that I sat at this table; two of the people we were sitting with volunteered to go up on stage and be hypnotized. Joe Boccuti, the master hypnotist, did Whitney’s Radar his thing and it worked. He had about Atlantic City has so much to offer so be 15 people on stage doing everything prepared to hear me talk about every expe- from pretending they were fish about to rience I feel is worth sharing. I went to go get eaten by a shark to showing us their

sexiest dance moves. It was literally “hysterical.” I was laughing so hard I couldn’t stop. It was even more exciting because the people at my table were in disbelief, laughing so hard at their friends. I can honestly say that this show lived up to the hype and I would definitely recommend it. The show is here until Sept. 5 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you love comedy and are looking to do something different for a date night, going out by yourself, or for a night with friends, then you will not want to miss this one. Be prepared to laugh your butt off and if you want to really have fun, bring someone who will go up on stage. n

W HITNEY U LLMAN Dishing out advice on various topics to our female readers on issues related to networking, dating, employment, news, events, shopping and much more. She is the current president of the Greater Atlantic City Jaycees and owner of My Jewels by Whitney.

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at 7:30pm. Tickets are $50 and $75. Jones, 26, is one of boxing’s hottest prospects. His 17-0 record includes 15 knockouts and he won the vacant NABA title Aug. 29, 2008, when he KOed Juliano Ramos. Mosley, 29, turned pro in 2000 and has compiled a 15-3-2 record with six knockouts. Six preliminary fights complete the show.

nated pop sensation Katy Perry will perform at the Event Center on Thursday, July 30, at 8pm. Tickets are $39.50. Perry Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 or in broke as a major new pop star last summer with cuts off her debut album One person at box office of the Boys, including “Hot N Cold,” the Listings compiled by Lori Hoffman Internet hit “Ur So Gay,” and “I Kissed A American Idols Live lhoffman@acweekly.com / 646-4848, ext. 20 Aug. 7, Boardwalk Hall The talented Girl.” The single has sold more than six crop of 2009 American Idols bring their million tracks worldwide and became an U.S. tour to Boardwalk Hall on Friday, all-format sensation, shooting to No. 1 on Aug. 7 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $40.50, the Billboard Hot 100 where it remained Michael Turco’s ‘Wonder’ $55.50 and $69.50. The 10 finalists from for seven straight weeks. Her current Aug. 1-31, Palace Theater Magician 2009 are American Idol 2009 winner Kris single is “Waking Up In Vegas.” and New Jersey native Michael Turco, Allen, plus runner-up Adam Lambert, Casino Hotel returns with his acclaimed high-energy Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Matt Hall & Oates Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, magic and illusion act, Wonder at Bally’s Giraud, Lil Rounds, Anoop Desai, Megan July 31, Event Center Hall & Oates, Bally’s show and reservations desk or the Aug. 1–31. Showtimes are Wednesday, Joy, Michael Sarver and Scott MacIntyre. one of the top duos in rock/R&B hisClaridge Tower box office Thursday and Sunday at 3:30 and 8pm; tory, will be at Borgata on Friday, July Monday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm. 31, 8pm. Tickets are $55, $65 and $85. Boxing: Mike Jones vs. Larry Tickets are $25. Turco creates a spectacDaryl Hall and John Oates started workMosley ular stage show featuring mind-blowing together in the early ’70s and have Aug. 8, Main Ballroom Unbeaten ing illusions, close up magic and audi- Hotel Casino & Spa gone on to sell over 60 million albums. welterweight Mike Jones, of North ence participation moments. A natural Tickets: www.ComcastTIX.com, 1-800-298- The duo’s numerous hits include “Do It Philadelphia, and veteran Larry Mosley, For Love,” “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” of Los Angeles, CA, hope the third storyteller, Turco infuses each trick 4200, or at the Borgata box office “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go time is a charm when they square off with an engrossing narrative drawn to For That (No Can Do),” “Sara Smile” and Saturday evening, Aug. 8, at Bally’s. The keep audiences engaged with suspense Katy Perry July 30, Event Center Grammy-nomi- “She’s Gone.” (See interview, p. 58) doors open at 7pm; preliminaries begin and intrigue. ®

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9pm and the tickets are $20. (Visit theborgata.com). Appearing now to Aug. 2 are Dan Wilson, Uncle Floyd July 31, Music Box A trio of comedians will be look- and Richie Minervini. Appearing Aug. 3-6 are RC Smith, ing for laughs in the Music Box on Friday, July 31, 9pm. Rodney Laney and Joey Kola. Scheduled Aug. 10-13 are Tickets are $25 and $35. Comedian Drew Hastings did not Jodi Wiener, Gary Delena and Mike Marino. decide to perform onstage until the age of 31. Comedy Central aired his comedy special debut, Drew Hastings: Irked and Miffed. Stand-up comedian Bob Zany appears weekly on The Bob and Tom Show, and has his own segment called “The Zany Report.� Craig Shoemaker has Atlantic City performed on many different stand-up comedy programs Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Caesars box office; including Comic Relief and Comedy Central Presents. for more info, 1-800-677-SHOW

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Aug. 1, Event Center Groundbreaking electro legends Depeche Mode will be at the Borgata Event Center on Aug. 8, Circus Maximus Musical icon Van Morrison Saturday, Aug. 1, 8pm, for their upcoming Tour of the brings his Astral Weeks Live show to the Circus Maximus Universe, which will mark the group’s most extensive outing in the region in several years. Tickets are $125. Depeche Mode’s tour is happening in conjunction with the release of the group’s 12th studio album, Sounds Of The Universe, which was released in April. (See interview online at acweekly.com)

on Saturday, Aug. 8, 9pm. Tickets are $150, $275 and $325. Morrison recently released the critically acclaimed Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl, a historic CD and DVD revisiting the original studio masterpiece 40 years after its original recording. Morrison will perform the Astral Weeks material “from cover to cover� as well as a number of his classic hits from his extensive repertoire. Joining him will be an orchestral string section and a band composed of world-class musicians, including renowned guitarist Jay Berliner, who played with Van on the original Astral Weeks sessions 40 years ago. “These concerts give me a welcome opportunity to perform these songs the way I originally intended them to be,� says Morrison. “These songs are timeless and as fresh today as the day they were written, actually even more so.�

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Crosby Stills & Nash Aug. 7, Event Center Four decades after their first concert together in front of the multitudes at Woodstock, Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) take to the road again for dates in the U.S. Canada, Europe and the U.K., including Borgata’s Event Center on Friday, Aug. 7, 8pm. Tickets are $76 and $86. CSN — David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash — kicked off their tour in June, the day after Rhino Records’ release of Demos. Featuring 12 previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1968 and 1971, Demos spotlights destined-to-be-classic songs later heard on CSN’s group and solo titles. The disc opens with the trio harmonizing on “Marrakesh Express,� recorded four months before the song came out on the group’s selftitled 1969 debut LP. Other rarities include seminal takes on “Almost Cut My Hair,� “Chicago,� “Love the One You’re With,� “Sleep Song� and “Long Time Gone.�

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Steely Dan Aug. 8, Event Center The unique blend of jazz, rock and pop that characterizes the unmistakable sound of Steely Dan will be on display at the Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 8, 8pm, when they make a stop on their Rent Party Tour. Tickets are $65, $85 and $95. Characterized by complex jazz-influenced structures and harmonies played by core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, Steely Dan’s lyrics are sharp with sarcasm. Their numerous hit albums include Aja, one of the greatest albums of all time.

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of the hit Bravo reality TV series The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Carolyn, Dina, Theresa and Jacqueline will appear in the Hilton Theater for the first time in Atlantic City history on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 9pm. This live interactive show will feature highlights, Q&A and unscripted answers from the housewives themselves. For Tickets: t $BMM $VTUPNFS 4FSWJDF BU "$ )*-50/ t 7JTJU UIF )JMUPO #PY 0GmDF t $BMM BU or visit www.ticketmaster.com Show schedule subject to change. (BNCMJOH 1SPCMFN $BMM (".#-&3

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Aug, 7-9, Music Box The hilarious, political-tinged comedy of the always angry Lewis Black, will be unleashed at the Borgata Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, 9pm each performance. The shows are listed as sell-outs. Even without Bush around to bash anymore, Black will have plenty of targets for his release of anger and disillusionment. A passionate performer who is more of an angry optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon, he has perfected expressing what the rest of us cannot say in polite company. Most recently, he hosted and starred in the Comedy Central hit show Root Of All Evil.


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‘A Bronx Tale’ with Chazz Palminteri

man stage version to Harrah’s. Showtimes are Tues.Thurs. 8pm; Fri.-Sun. 9pm. Tickets are $40, $55 and $65. The show is intended for mature audiences. (see video interview online at acweekly.com/video)

Flashback Fridays, a series of rock-music tribute artists all summer long at 9pm in the Grand Theater. Tickets are $15. Appearing July 31 is a spectacular laser-light show to the music of Pink Floyd. Scheduled Aug. 7 is Get the Led Out.

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Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, Peabo Bryson

Now-Aug. 9, The Concert Venue Chazz Palminteri, Atlantic City who wrote and starred in the hit movie A Bronx Tale, Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the Hilton box office based on his childhood memories of working men and gangsters in the Italian-American neighborhood where Flashback Fridays he grew up, has brought his national tour of the one- Now-Sept. 4, Grand Theater The Hilton is presenting

Aug. 8, Grand Theater Grammy nominated pop instrumentalist Dave Koz headlines on Saturday, Aug. 8, 8pm, joined by jazz multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson and special guest vocalist Peabo Bryson. Dave Koz – Greatest Hits and Culbertson’s Bringing Back The Funk each debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart upon release last year.

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Black Label Society Aug. 2, Music Hall Zakk Wylde, the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, brings his Black Label Society to the Music Hall on Sunday, Aug. 2, 9pm. Tickets are $30 and $35. The band’s latest release is a career retrospective Skullage CD/DVD release.

Erykah Badu Aug. 6, Music Hall Erykah Badu, whose success spans the world of R&B, hip-hop, jazz and pop, performs at the House of Blues on Thursday, Aug. 6, 9pm. Tickets range from $45-$55. She’s won multiple Grammys and wowed audiences around the globe. This talented singer/songwriter’s hits include “On & On” and “Bag Lady.” Her latest release is Amerykah Part One (4th World War).

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Cyndi Lauper, Rosie O’Donnell Aug. 7, Music Hall Two of the most independent women in entertainment, singer Cyndi Lauper and comedian/actress Rosie O’Donnell, team up for a show at the House of Blues on Friday, Aug. 7, 9pm. Tickets are $35.50 and $75.50. The show is also a benefit for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Says Lauper, “We have partnered with C3 Presents, the House of Blues and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to collect nonperishable food items at the show on Aug. 7. So, please bring as much as you can to the concert. As an added bonus, for every five items you bring, you will receive one raffle ticket for a chance to come backstage and meet me after the show.” Check out the HOB Web site for a list of most needed food items.

Gov’t Mule Aug. 8, Music Hall The band that officially opened the AC House of Blues, Gov’t Mule, returns to the Music Hall on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8pm. Tickets are $25 and $35. Big riffs and expansive improvisations are the hallmarks of Gov’t Mule’s legendary live shows. Their well-crafted songs are performed by four musicians — guitarist/vocalist Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, keyboard player Danny Louis, and bassist Andy Hess — whose powerful musicianship and chemistry along


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with their tireless work ethic have earned Hitting on an appealing combination of them the respect of their peers. sunny pop, lightly funky hip-hop grooves and reggae lilt, Sugar Ray, fronted by Mark McGrath, produced many of the most breezily infectious summer singles of the late 1990s including: “Fly,” “Every Morning,” “Someday” and “When It’s Atlantic City Over.” Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the Resorts VIP Services desk. For more info, ‘Fame’ Now–Sept. 9, Tropicana Showroom call 1-800-322-SHOW Fame, the musical that began as a movie, Boxing: Prince Badi Ajamu became a popular TV series and later was transformed into a stage hit, has arrived vs. Dallas Vargas July 31, Superstar Theater Dee Lee at the Trop for a summer run through Promotion and GNP Boxing announced Sept. 9. Showtimes are Monday, 8pm; the return of live championship box- Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:30 and 8pm; ing to Resorts on Friday, July 31, Thurs., 8pm; Sat. 9pm (except Aug. 8) 7:30pm, with the first bout scheduled and Sunday, 7pm. Visit ticketmaster.com for 8:30pm. Tickets range from $40- for the complete schedule. Fame, the Academy-Award winning $90. Headlining the hard-hitting fight motion picture was released in 1980. This card will be Camden royalty Prince Badi Ajamu “Dancing Prince” (26-3-1, 15 KOs) was followed by a highly successful TV taking on Dallas “Deaf Pride” Vargas show that ran for six seasons, winning (22-4,16 KOs) of Toledo, Ohio, in a 12- multiple Emmy awards. First presented round N.B.A. Light Heavyweight title as a stage show in Miami with new music fight. The co-main event features heavy- in 1988, the show was performed offweight Timur Ibragimov (24-2-1, 13 KOs) Broadway in 2003-2004. In September 2009 Fame will be reintroduced to a new coming off a win in Russia. The undercard features a host of generation of fans through a re-make of Atlantic City natives, including super the motion picture. (See video at acweekly. flyweight Qaid Muhammad; light heavy- com/video) weight Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell; super middleweight Joel De La Paz; ‘Yesterday’ — A Tribute to super-middleweight Eugene Soto; light the Beatles heavyweight Pedro Sandana; rising Liverpool Club Theater (North Tower) female featherweight Amanda Serrano, The Las Vegas show band Yesterday – A and super middleweight Gabriel “Gabby” Tribute to the Beatles performs “The Phan of Pleasantville making his pro British Are Coming!” in the Liverpool Club Theater setting depicting the Cavern debut. (See p. 8) Club venue in Liverpool, home of the Beatles’ first performances. The show is presented Wed.–Sun., 8:30pm. Some dates vary; visit www.tropicana.net for a complete show schedule. Tickets are $25, Casino and Resort $5 off for Diamond Club members. (See video at acweekly.com/video) Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or Tropicana box office, 1-800-526-2935

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‘Carnival of Wonders’

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Now-Sept. 6, Theatre at Trump Plaza Carnival of Wonders is at Trump Plaza through Sunday, Sept. 6. Showtimes are 8pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9pm on Friday, with two shows at 3 and 7pm on Sunday. Tickets are $25. Somewhere between reality and fantasy lies the Carnival of Wonders. This award-winning show combines magic, comedy and elegant spectacle. Magicians of the Year Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh have starred on NBC’s World’s Greatest Magicians and Fox TV’s Masters of Illusion, performing around the world. Comedian and magician Jeff Hobson is your hilarious carnival tour guide. (See video at acweekly.com/video)

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The Belmonts Aug. 8, Shell Showroom The Belmonts will be performing in the Shell on Saturday, Aug. 8, 8pm. Tickets are $30. The Belmonts, naming themselves after Belmont Avenue in Bronx, New York, where they honed their early harmonies, originated as a trio. In 1958, The Belmonts wasted no time in climbing the charts with their debut single “I Wonder Why” followed by seven more charted hits, including “A Teenager in Love.”

‘Hypno-Sterical’

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Marc Anthony Aug. 7-8, Taj Arena Latin Era Productions presents Marc Anthony on Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at 9pm both nights. Tickets are $108 & $88. Marc Anthony is the number one selling tropical/salsa artist in the world, the salsa phenomenon of his generation. Within the last few years Anthony’s talent has also catapulted him unto the silver screen and the Broadway stage.

‘Cirque Dreams Pandemonia’

Now-Sept. 6, Xanadu Theatre Cirque Dreams Pandemonia runs through Sunday Sept. 6, in the Xanadu Theatre. Performances are at 8pm on Wednesday and Thursday; 9pm on Friday; and 3:30 and 8pm on Saturday and Sunday. Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Pandemonia is a world of extraordinary chaos that explodes on a stage of surreal visual stylings and bursts into the air, sideways and upside-down. Inventive acrobatics and free-ranging whimsy are unleashed in Pandemonia’s playground of imagination and technicolor atmospherics. (See video at acweekly.com/video) n

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Now-Sept. 5, Shell Showroom HypnoSterical, starring master hypnotist Joe Boccuti, is presented at Trump Marina through Saturday, Sept. 5. Showtimes are 9pm Thursday and Friday, and 10pm on Saturday. Tickets are $22.50. If you want to laugh till it hurts and see your friends and family members come up on stage and do the unthinkable, then you don’t want to miss this high-energy, R-rated, outrageously funny comedy hypnosis show. Everyone in the audience has the opportunity to come up on stage with Boccuti and be one of the stars of the show. It is a different show every time because you never know who you will see or what you will see. (See video at acweekly.com/video)

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July 31, Tropicana Showroom Foreigner headlines at the Trop on Friday, July 31, 9pm. Tickets range from $35-$75. Throughout the ’70s and ’80s, Foreigner was hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, racking up scores of smash hits, multi-platinum albums, and sold-out concert tours. The band’s hit songs include “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Jukebox Hero,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

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hospital, which is trying to build a pediatric emergency room. And, two years ago, the center actually convinced me to take a role in the Vagina Monologues, at a fundraiser at Resorts. Very humorous! Through AAJ, I’ve also done service projects in downtown Miami, and with Habitat for Humanity at Musicians’ Village in New Orleans, building houses for musicians who lost their homes during Katrina.

Interview by Carole Mattessich

ITH HER FATHER A WELLknown, successful attorney, Alexa D’Amato had a tough act to follow — but as the “second generation” at the D’Amato Law Firm in Linwood, she’s distinguishing herself with her own thoughtful approach to law, her probono activities, and her deep devotion to a marvelous, extended family.

Your firm’s Web site features a cool photo that captures Atlantic City’s energy. We’re very proud of the D’Amato family heritage in Atlantic City. My dad’s uncle, Skinny D’Amato, owned the 500 Club, and my pop-pop Willy was manager. My dad even worked there when he was of age. I’ve been blessed with an amazing family today, as well: my husband Alex and my son, with a second child on the way — and my parents, sisters, grandmother, and aunts and uncles. We’re all very close and stay active in the community.

People don’t always think “love” and “compassion” when they think “attorney.” Recovering money at the end may be our main job, but it’s not necessarily the most important thing we do. We help people who are hurt, some catastrophically, and sometimes we’re part of their lives for years. You’re achieving a high profile at a young age. How will you keep it fresh? Loving what you do is at the heart of it. Work isn’t just something that I do in order to enjoy my weekends. And I love my home life with a passion, too. They feed one another, and that only makes you more happy and energetic.

take over as chair. Through them, I’m also involved in “People Over Profits,” a group that works to get the message out about proposed laws that might increase corporate profits without looking out for the rights of people who are involved.

You also support the Atlantic County Women’s Center. Tell me about the American Association for The center is phenomenal, helping abused and battered clients get their lives back Justice (AAJ). I’m involved with its New Lawyers’ together. They’re also very involved with Division, with about 5,000 members Shore Memorial Hospital — my family nationwide, and I’m actually about to just had a fundraiser last night for the

Any thought of entering politics? I saw what my dad went through trying to make a difference politically, and I think I’ll stay out of that. He went to Trenton as a Republican, but he supported whatever he believed would best protect peoples’ rights. ... The most important thing, of course, is to walk on the right side of an issue, making a difference even if it’s just for a few people, and I’m already in places where I can do that. n Send Carole Mattessich your suggestions for interesting subjects for our “People” column. E-mail cmattessich@acweekly.com.

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Ah to be in Ocean City now that the hermit crabs are here. Well, they’re pretty much always there, but not in such splendor. Wednesday (Aug. 5) is a big day in the city as the Miss Crustaean Pagent is held followed by hermit crab races. It’s the height of O.C. summer silliness as the winner gets the cucumber rind cup (a cucumber rind feeds a hermit crab for quite awhile) and gets to parade down a flowery runway. The whole event, which includes a sand sculpting contest at 9am, is so noteworthy, it’s been named as a question on Jeopardy. There’s also live music on tap with the pageant starting at 1pm. Entry is free should you think your little crab is especially cute. — Mike Pritchard

Ocean City Free Public Library Book Sale Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th & Bay Ave. Noon–8pm Fri., 9am–2pm Sat. Call 398-4716.

CULTURAL CALENDAR THURSDAY JULY 30 Ruth Anselm – Through a Child’s Eyes Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Ave. Look at the history of Ocean City. Free. 7pm. Call 399-1801 or visit ocnjmuseum.org.

SATURDAY AUG. 1 Ocean City Splash Bash 12th St. Beach. One day soccer tournament for boys and girls U-8 through U-15 plus high school division. No shoes or shin pads allowed. Call 517-6966 or visitocnjsplashbash. blogspot.com.

TUESDAY AUG. 4 National Night Out Richard S. Grimes Field, 6th & Haven Ave. Designed to heighten crime and drug awareness along with forming police/community partnerships. The event features a live band, kids amusements, dunk tanks, pony rides and displays by area emergency agencies. Free. 5-10pm.

WEDNESDAY AUG. 5 Sand Sculpting Contest 6th St. Beach. 9am. Call 525-9300 or visit ocnj.us.

Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant 6th St. Beach. The original beauty contest for crustaceans. The winner receives the coveted cucumber rind cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1pm. Call 525-9300 or visit ocnj.us. Hermit Crab Races 6th St. Beach. Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean. Call 525-9300 or visit ocnj.us.

PERFORMING ARTS THURSDAY JULY 30 ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ Ocean City Repertory Theater, 908 Asbury Ave. Presented by the Ocean City Repertory Theater. Thursdays though Aug. 27. $5. 1pm. Call 231-3263 or visit ocrep.org. Peppermint Puppeteers present ‘Happy Earth Day, Zapman’ Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Pepperment Puppeteers present a special environmental puppet show sponsored by

the Cape May County Clean Communities Program for grades K–3. Call 525-9444 ext. 351 or visitoceancitylibrary.org.

SUNDAY AUG. 2 Ocean City Pops - Bruch and the Brits! Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster, David Kim, plays the lush romantic favorite Bruch violin concerto. Second half features music from the British Isles. $15/$10. 8pm. Call 5259245 or visit ocnj.us. Burchfield Brothers in Concert Ocean City Tabernacle, 5th & Wesley Ave. Spectacular artistry on guitar and electric marimba. Free. 7pm. Call 399-1915 or visitoctabernacle.org.

MONDAY AUG. 3 Rare Earth Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Part of the Stockton Goes To The Beach summer concert series. The band boasts several million-selling singles that include: “Get Ready,� “Hey Big Brother� and “I Just Want to Celebrate.� The group tours Europe annually. $25. 8pm. 525-9300 or visit ocnj.us. n

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Expanded menu at this year’s Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival

Where: Various locations, Atlantic City When: July 30-Aug. 2 Details: www.acfoodandwine.com

By Frank Gabriel

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OR DEFINITIVE PROOF OF THE Atlantic City dining market’s growth and long-term viability, one needs look no further than the extended weekend of Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 2. On those dates, Harrah’s Entertainment, partnering with TD Bank and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey Affiliate, will together sponsor the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival. Taking place at various locales throughout town — Caesars, Harrah’s, Showboat and Bally’s — will be more than 20 different events. Featured A-Listers include New Orleans restaurateur and longtime television star Emeril Lagasse, New York celeb chef Tom Colicchio (lead judge of Bravo’s Top Chef series) Ted Allen, the food and wine quintile of Bravo’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and the Food Network’s spiky-haired, peripatetic Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; Guy’s Big Bite.) Actually entering its third official year, the festival was originally a small entity titled Toast to the Coast. Like a microcosm of the entire regional food scene, it has expanded exponentially in a very limited amount of time. The visionary behind the festival, Jennifer Weissman, regional vice president of marketing for Harrah’s Entertainment, says this year’s TD Bank Atlantic City Food and Wine festival will be “one of the

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The weekend kicks off on Thursday night with the cerebral Colicchio at the Jim Beam Gourmet Pizza Bash, inside Caesars’ Palladium Ballroom from 7-10pm. Saturday’s highlights include a California wine tour with Allen, an afternoon culinary demonstration and then a

Entering its third official year, the festival was originally a small entity titled Toast to the Coast. premier events of the summer.” She adds, “Harrah’s Entertainment has taken feedback from customers and guests at other culinary events, including the Celebrity Chef Series at Caesars, and committed to providing the best possible experience.” Illustrating her point, the festival offers an inclusive variety of gustatory entertainment, ranging in price from a large number of affordable $30 and $50 ducats to the Pink Ribbon Package, an all-access, weekend-long pass, for $2,000. Make plans quickly, as of press time for this feature, several events were already sold out.

separate evening event hosted by Lagasse, and Feast of Fieri at Caesars with the eponymous chef. Sunday, Fieri returns for a pair of appearances, including the Phillips Seafood Boardwalk Clambake from noon4pm in Bally’s Dennis Courtyard. But for our money, the most fascinating is Dinner and Movie, hosted by Ingrid Hoffman on Sunday night from 8-11. Hoffman, a Miami businesswoman and Food Network alum (Simply Delicioso) will close out this year’s schedule in grand style. Screening The Big Night, one of the finest motion pictures ever made about the restaurant industry (and set in northern

New Jersey) Hoffman will host a champagne dinner under the stars at Caesars’ rooftop pool. Even the presentation format is extraordinary: the film will be projected, drive-in style, from a jumbo-tron screen on the top floor of The Pier Shops at Caesars, across the Boardwalk. How cool is that? Our only remaining query is if kitchen staffers assigned this alluring finale will be lucky enough to attempt recreating the film’s signature dish, timbale, a complex, time-consuming Neapolitan specialty formed by multiple layers of meats, cheeses and vegetables baked within a pastry shell. Not wanting to neglect the charitable aspect of this all, the Susan G. Komen foundation will be holding a rally and ribbon-cutting ceremony prior to the Saturday opening of the Grand Market at Bally’s, the festival’s centerpiece. According to Weissman, “The fact that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation is a beneficiary this year also makes the event even that much more special. It really adds an element that gives Harrah’s Entertainment, TD Bank and the chefs themselves a chance to give back to the community.” For a complete listing of events see acfoodandwine.com. n E-mail Frank Gabriel at fgabriel@acweekly.com

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ATLANTIC CITY For casino restaurants and independent establishments located within casino properties, including restaurants located inside The Quarter at the Tropicana and at The Pier Shops at Caesars, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more listings, visit acweekly.com.

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

El Charro! 2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant.

meltingpotcom. Fondue restaurant offers unique and interactive dining experience.

Girasole Ristorante

Mexico Restaurant

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

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

Imperial Inn

New York Diner

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

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

Irish Pub

Old Waterway Inn

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

1700 W. Riverside Dr. 3471793. Specializing in seafood and steak. Open for dinner Wed. through Sun. 5-10pm.

Knife & Fork

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

2300 Fairmount Ave. 3442439. angelosfairmounttavern. com. An A.C. institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three generations.

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

Angeloni’s II Restaurant

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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). 3488080. atlanticcitybar.com. Lobster, homemade pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and more.

Café 2825

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

Cavo Crepe Café

122 N. Michigan Ave. (at The Walk). 340-1300.

Chelsea Prime

Chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Popular local hangout is open 24 hours, seven days. Mon.Fri. Happy hour 11:30am1pm, 4-6pm.

Dock’s Oyster House

2405 Atlantic Ave. 3450092. docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar.

Ducktown Tavern

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

Longhorn Steak House

28 S. Tennessee Ave. 3448928. Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.

The Melting Pot

2112 Atlantic Ave., 441-1100.

3400 Brigantine Blvd. 2662808. Northern and Southern Italian cuisine.

The Links Bar & Grille

1075 North Shore Dr. 2661388. brigantinegolf.com. Beautiful views of golf course, casual ambiance.

Macedonian Grill

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

111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. thechelseaac.com.1-800-548-3030. Stephen Starr’s diner-inspired venue also housing a hideaway cocktail lounge and coffee shop.

Tun Tavern

Whiskey Grille

Melaka Restaurant

L’Aragosta Ristorante

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Los Amigos

1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave. 289-8950. megansgoodgrubandpub.com. Daily: Sun.Thurs., 11:30am – mid.; Fri.Sat., 11:30am-2am. Take-out available. A.C.’s first American “gastropub.” A unique menu of classic American comfort food, executed with gourmet flair, served in a friendly and fun pub environment.

1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view.

229 S. Tennessee Ave. 3441113. Open 24/7. Full Menu. Serving lunch & dinner daily. Try their wings.

Two Convention Way. 3477800. tuntavern.com. A.C.’s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Microbrews.

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

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

Pic A Lilli Pub

2108 Atlantic Ave. 344-2050. Serving lunch and dinner. 11:30am-10pm weekdays, till 11pm weekends. 1926 Atlantic Ave. 3442293. losamigosrest.com/AC. Mexican food, fresh seafood and prime steaks.

4208 Harbour Beach Blvd. 266-3100. Italian cuisine and pizzeria.

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 3453290. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner.

White House Sub Shop 2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.’s legendary sub shop.

The Wonderbar

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. The Tiki Bar is open seasonally.

BRIGANTINE Andre’s Italian Restaurant

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

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Barrels

9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-4400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Linwood.

Billy Ho’s Imperial East

7800 Ventnor Avenue, Margate. 487-8052. Open 7 days 11am-10:30 pm. Modern Chinese cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner specials. “We deliver, even to the beach.” Free parking lot.

China Dumpling Seafood Resaurant

5200 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor. 822-6888. Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner specializing in Dim Sum and seafood. Open 11am -10pm, Fri. and Sat. till 11pm. Eat-in, take-out and delivery.

Cleo’s Fish Palace

7307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-5858. 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 seven days, 7-11:30am. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs. Party trays for all

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

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111 S. Chelsea Ave. , inside Chelsea hotel. thechelseaac.com. 348-2200. One of the newly opened Chelsea Hotel’s two Stephen Starr restaurants.

804 N Rhode Island Ave. 3483999. Atlantic City waterfront dining. Open Mon.-Thurs. 5am-2pm & Fri.-Sun. 5am9pm. Diner-style varied menu, complete with breakfast favorites and hearty lunch options. Sample homemade soups, salads, omelettes, cold cereal, and hot subs. Kids menu available.

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

Dune 9510 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 487-7450. Prix Fixe menu available. Reservations suggested. Local produce, poultry and fish. Organic options. Call for hours.

Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant

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

Sophie’s Margate Café 8017 Winchester Ave., Margate. 822-1610. Offers a wide selection of pancakes. Kids’ menu available.

Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay

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

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

Gertrude’s

Tomatoe’s

7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-3003. gertrudesventnor. com. Dinner from 5pm seven days per week.

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

Hannah G’s

Ventura’s Greenhouse

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

Johnny’s Café 9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor. com. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert with reasonable prices.

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

Lamberti 9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 487-6001. sunsetonthebay. com. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Happy hour daily 3-7pm with half-price appetizers and reduced drink prices at the bar only.

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

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

Euro Gourmet Cafe and The Gelato Factory 6525 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 487-6525. Italian ice and gelato made on premises. Also featuring breakfast, lunch & dinner specialties. Delivery.

Red Room Café 141 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor. 822-1067. Gourmet pizzas, Italian specialties.

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303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 822-1002. shoreclubbar.com. Great views of Egg Harbor Bay. Lunch, dinner and bar. Open seven days for lunch and dinner.

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.

Yama Japanese Restaurant 5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-8105. Sushi and sashimi; over 100 special rolls, plus tempura and other cooked specials.

MAINLAND Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante 2405 New Rd., Northfield. 6467565. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.

Athenian Garden 619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818. Authentic Greek cuisine.

Atlantic City Sub Shop Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 646-7799. atlanticcitysubshops.com. Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays.

A Touch of Italy Black Horse Pike, Cardiff/EHT. 646-1855. 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. FAX 404-7776. celinascafes.com. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Home-baked goods.

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant

Formica Bros. Bakery

ably price.

subs and salads.

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

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

Levari’s Seafood & American Grill

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Family restaurant, casual dining.

Fuji 210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 9268861. Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and steak.

Gaspare’s Ocean Heights Ave. & Zion Rd., Bargaintown. 653-2112. Gourmet Italian seafood bar and grill.

Gianna’s Cafe

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Open 24 hours. Full dinner menu. Eat in/take out/ delivery.

Hu Tieu Asian Mall, Pleasantville Shopping Center, 700 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 6468977. Vietnamese cuisine.

Johnny Rockets Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets.com. 1960sthemed classic burger joint and more.

The Inlet 988 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 926-9611. inletrestaurantnj. com. Open daily 11:30am3pm for lunch and 3-10pm for dinner.

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

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

The Inn at Sugar Hill

Chickie’s and Pete’s

Gilchrist Offshore

JD’s Pub & Grille

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930. chickiesandpetes. com. Sports-themed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches.

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

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

Dubliner Irish Pub 325 Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway. 652-2210, dublineririshpubandgrill.com.

East Bay Crab & Grill Cardiff Plaza, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, poultry and lots of crabs, including all-U-can-eat crabs. Early bird menu, daily specials, over 60 entrees starting at $8.99.

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.

734 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne, 965-3433. Great breakfast and lunch specials.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant 6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 383-2588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-3999) Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.

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

Gourmet Italian Cuisine 324 S Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ. 652-1398. Serving authentic Italian food and fine wines. Tues., July 28, “Shore After Work Cocktails and Conversation Social,” 5:309pm. $12 admission ($10 before 6:15pm). Come meet new friends. Cash bar with buffet 6:30-7:30pm. Membership not required.

Great American Pub

Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 6252226. innatsugarhill.com. Great food and cocktails on the waterfront. 45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000. Featuring classic pub fare plus a full dinner menu.

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. www.jojositaliangrille.com. Homemae Italian specialties.

Joseph’s Restaurant at the Tuscany House 72 N. Breman Ave., (Renault Winery), Egg Harbor City. 9652111. www.renaultwinery.com. Casual family cuisine, full bar with piano entertainment.

JR’s Tavern 650 New Road, Somers Point. 653-9853. jrstavern.com. Lunch specials starting at $5 and dinner specials from $9.

Juliano’s Restaurant

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

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

Gregory’s Restaurant

L’s Restaurant

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-6665. gregorysbar.com. Serving lunch & dinner until 1am. Food and beverage specials.

119 Route 50, Corbin City. 628-3024. ls-jbones.com. Traditional, casual dining. JBones Tavern inside.

The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.

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

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

La Hacienda

La Pizzatega Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. Serving seafood, veal pasta, steak,

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

Library III 6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655. 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, late-night snacks, pizza. Free delivery to EHT, Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point.

Manhattan Bagel 1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 646-3604. 2300 Wrangleboro Rd., Mays Landing. 484-1366.

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

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

McKee’s Irish Pub 446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner.

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

Mickey & Minnie’s 733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. 965-1877. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Closed Mondays.

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

The Nizam’s 6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 677-8829. 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.

Pistol Pete’s Saloon & Steakhouse 1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000. pistolpetessaloon.com. Casual dining. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11am–3am; Fri. & Sat. 11am– 4am. Happy hour 4–7pm. Featuring prime Angus steaks, fresh seafood, salads, chicken and ribs.


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

Rama Thai

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. 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.

Rifici’s Italian Cuisine & Pizzeria

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

Romanelli’s Garden Cafe

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

Sack O’ Subs

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. 4850071. Japanese cuisine w/ Japanese steak, seafood house and sushi bar.

Sam’s Bar & Grill

4215 Black Horse Pike. (Hamilton Commons shopping center) , Mays Landing. (near Regal Cinemas) 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 7am-10pm every day. Daily specials. Eat in, take out, delivery. Most dinners under $10.

Smithville Inn

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

Stewart’s of Northfield

807 Tilton Rd., Northfield, 6464020. Hot dogs, burgers & the famous root beer float.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

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

Tap Room & Grille

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

Testa’s Good Guys Pub

5698 Somers Point Rd., Mays Landing. 625-1926. Daily lunch & dinner specials.

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

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

Ventura’s Offshore Café

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

Vic’s Subs

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

art-inspired decor while feasting on French cuisine.

Sack O’ Subs

OCEAN CITY AND SOUTH

926 Asbury Ave., OC. 5250460. Hot and cold subs, french fries, pizzas, homemade soups, salads and dinners.

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Vince’s

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

Casa Del Dolce

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

Chatterbox

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

Deauville Inn

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

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., OC. 3991260. Doughnuts, cakes, pies, etc.

Yesterday’s

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

Fuze

79th St. and Third, Avalon. 368-1919. Upscale dining and live entertainment.

Grind Garage

910 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. grindgarage.com. Coffee shop with smoothies, baked goods and more.

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Island Grill Restaurant

100 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 391-9616. ocnjislandgrill.com. Full service restaurant with wide variety of choices from seafood to steaks.

Ma France Creperie

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

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BALLY’S

Bobby Flay Steak

340-2000 Arturo’s

Borgata Buffet

Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

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

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

Ben & Jerry’s

Bread + Butter

Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York flare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.

Bally’s Brunch

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

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

Fulu Wok & Fry Casual Asian cuisine at the Claridge tower.

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

Johnny Rockets

Gypsy Bar

Fornelletto

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

Fun, relaxing dining experience.

Noodle Village

Izakaya

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

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

Noodles of the World

Pickles Deli

Asian fusion.

New York style deli.

Old Homestead Steak House

The Reserve/Preview Bar Bally’s iconic culinary experience.

6ix: A Bistro American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

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

SeaBlue

Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

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

Spa Café

The Cafeteria

Red Pearl

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

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection Open daily.

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340-2000 Gold Tooth Gerties Bakery, bagel sandwiches, and more.

Lone Star Snack Bar Burgers, hot dogs.

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

Virginia City Buffet

Full of quick food options.

The Metropolitan

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

Nero’s Grill Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

Primavera Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites.

The Bacchanal Guests treat themselves to a lavish, five-course dinner while musicians, wine “goddesses,” and costumed staff entertain and provide shoulder rubs.

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

THE PIER SHOPS AT CAESARS: Buddakan 674-0100. Stephen Starr’s restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.

The Continental 674-8300, continentalac.com. Starr’s “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge as well as the large flower-shaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”

Game On!

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Phillips Seafood

Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

CAESARS 348-4411 Nero’s Sunday Brunch Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe Roma

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

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

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

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Mia

Coffee shop w/take-out available.

345-6800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant. 348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes.

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

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

Souzai Sushi & Sake

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar

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

Offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

La Piazza Buffet

345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite

Buffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad

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Casino Dining

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

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Sophie’s Margate Café

Address: 8017 Winchester Ave., Margate. 822-1610. Hours: 7am-3pm Sun.-Wed., and 7am-8pm Thurs.-Sat. History: Sophie’s Margate Cafe has managed to preserve the history of the original establishment — simply called the Margate Cafe — while giving the restaurant its own feel. Having been taken over by new management about a year ago, the yellow building, most recently named Dilba’s Margate Café, has held onto the local pancake-house feel that popularized the establishment while slowly expanding its menu to include more lunch and dinner options. Open for breakfast, lunch and, recently, dinner, Sophie’s Margate Café strives to create a homey feel, offering comfort-food favorites like peanut butter and banana pancakes, spaghetti and meatballs, and all homemade dinner options. Reasonably priced with nothing over $12.95, Sophie’s is a family-owned establishment and encourages you to stop by with your own family. Sophie’s Margate Café describes itself as very kid-friendly — and dog friendly as well! Bring the whole family for a home-cooked meal you won’t have to cook yourself. What to Know: Daily specials vary for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. Recommended are the homemade crepes with fruit stuffed inside, or sample the pancakes with strawberries, bananas, and almost anything else your heart desires Dinner brings more homemade favorites like roast beef and chicken Florentine. There is outdoor seating and a kids’ menu available. — Kristen Kelleher stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.

seafood, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast is available anytime.

Fri.; open 7am-11pm Sat.

Cornucopia Buffet

HARRAH’S RESORT

The Steakhouse

441-5000 Bluepoint Bar

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

Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $16 (includes tax). Hours are 11:30 am-9pm Sun.-Fri; 11:30 am-10pm on Sat.

Taste of the Shore

Empress Gem Noodle Bar

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

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

Temptations Fine Chocolate & Coffee

Horizons

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.

Island Luau Mondays, July 6-Sept. 7, 7pm, on the Deck at The Pool with hula dancers, whole roasted pig. Cost: $49.99.

McCormick & Schmick’s More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Polistina’s Italian Ristorante Enjoy family style, Italian favorites and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces.

Reflections A 24-hour cafe offering steaks,

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

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

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

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

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Peregrines’

Cappuccino’s

The only five-star rated dining establishment in Atlantic City, awarded by the American

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open 24 hours Sun.-

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and more. Open Fri. 6pm1am; Sat. noon-1am; Sun. noon-7pm.

Boardwalk Perks

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

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

The Oaks

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

New York-style steakhouse featuring prime meats and the freshest seafood served in a refined atmosphere. Open for dinner Wed.–Thurs. 610pm; Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun. brunch, 10am-3pm. Reservations recommended. Also the casual Oaks Burger Bar.

The Buffet

RESORTS 344-6000 Asian Spice

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

Beachball Seafood House

Located off the Boardwalk, offers a variety of favorites including oysters and clams on the half shell, crabcakes, fish & chips, fried seafood combo

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.

Mansion Cafe

SHOWBOAT

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

343-4000 Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.

Offers an international menu, as well a full complement of all-American selections. Cost: $16.99 (plus tax) lunch and dinner; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun. $3 discount for members of the Resorts Destination Casino Club.

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

Capriccio

French Quarter Buffet

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

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.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse 340-6555. The renowned

Casa Di Napoli

Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade salad and breads. Seafood, steaks, a Bayou salad bar and homemade desserts, self-serve cappuccino machine. Sun.-Tues. 12-4pm lunch $17.99 (plus tax) Sun.– Tues. dinner 4-9pm, $21.99. Fri., 4-10 pm Seafood Night, $25.99. Sat. noon-3pm lunch, $17.99; dinner, all-u-caneat lobster 4-10pm, $29.99. Closed Wed.-Thurs.

House of Blues Restaurant

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

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Wellington’s

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

Royal Noodle House

TROPICANA’S THE MARKETPLACE:

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

A Dam Good Deli

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

Boardwalk Favorites

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

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

340-4000 il Verdi

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

Golden Dynasty

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

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.

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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.

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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

of the Marina and Atlantic City skyline. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun 6pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.

Imperial Court

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

The Café

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

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.

The Deck

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441-6000 24 Central Cafe

Party on the Bay with live music every night, great food and drinks specials. Seasonal Operation, for hours call 441-2000.

An all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs. ($16.99 pls. tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 pls. tax.). A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.

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

Cosimo’s Pizza

Broadway Buffet

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

DJ’s Steakhouse

Surround yourself with western charm while savoring gourmet steaks, chop, and seafood. Serving CAB prime meats and the freshest fish available. A Sunday through Thursday Three Course Chef Special Dinner menu is available for $35 per person. Open for dinner Fri.-Tue. 6pm.

Hooters

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

Harbor View

Elegant, intimate dining. Serving the finest gourmet seafood and Italian specialties. Best views

The Beach Bar at Trump Plaza

Enjoy tropical island drinks, dinner and a view of the ocean. Features bar favorites like Buffalo chicken wings, salads, sandwiches, pizza and a raw bar. Salads, pasta and hot & cold entrees, fresh carved meat and all-you-can-eat u-peel shrimp. $14.95 for lunch/dinner Tues.–Thurs.; $21.95 for lunch/dinner Fri.–Sun. (includes seafood buffet). Hours: Tues.Thurs. 11:30am-6pm, Fri. & Sun. 11:30am-8pm and Sat. 11:30am-9pm.

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

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FOOD & DRINK (Continued from page 52) world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.

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

Rainforest Café On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforestcafe.com. Exotic salads, pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.

Roberto’s

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

Food Court

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

TRUMP TAJ MAHAL 449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many

delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

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

Il Mulino New York

Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.

Moon at Dynasty

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

Burger

Sultan’s Feast

The perfect place for a light breakfast, sandwiches, salads, paninis and gelato.

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

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

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Royal Albert’s Palace

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Safari Steak House

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

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South Jersey Review Atlantic City Weekly’s Cultural Calendar Listings compiled by Mike Pritchard 646-4848, ext. 31 / e-mail: listings@acweekly.com

THURSDAY JULY 30

SUNDAY AUG. 2

Ventnor Family Night Out Newport Avenue Beach, Ventnor. Festivities include kite flying and sand sculpting followed by a concert on the beach by the Mother’s Borsch Jazz Band. Free. 6pm.

The Katz JCC Great Ducky Race & Open Swim Washington Ave. Pier, Washington and Amherst aves., Margate. The hottest race of the summer won’t feature bikes or marathoners. It will fetaure little rubber ducks racing for the JCC’s Children’s Scholarship Fund and the Shirley Mae Foundation. Rubber duckies are just $5 and come with an adoption certificate and a souvenir duckie to take home. Plus half-mile swim. Medals awarded by age groups. Registration is $20 in advance, $25 race day. Call 822-1167 ext. 134, or visit jccatlantic.org.

THURSDAY JULY 30 TO AUG 2 TD Bank Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival Harrah’s Casino, Atlantic City. Four days of events, tastings and celebrity appearances. Chefs from the Food Network and Bravo will host, demonstrate, mix and mingle with guests at more than 20 events filling the schedule throughout the weekend. A complete listing of the TD Bank Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival events, ticket information and celebrity appearances can be found at www. acfoodandwine.com.

SATURDAY AUG. 1 Nu Unity Day Festival Alfred R. Lundy Sr. Community Center, 6916 Sewell Ave., Mizpah, Mizpah Inland Human Services, Inc., a nonprofit social services agency presents its annual Nu Unity Day Festival; a multi-cultural festival with live entertainment, carnival games and prizes, drawings, information tables and food and merchandise vendors. Themed “Remembering Our Troops” all branches of service men and women will be honored. A Parade will be begin at 10am with floats, bands, organizations and marching units. Free. 10am-7pm. Call 476-2002.

SUNDAY AUG. 2 An Evening with Bob Woodward Congregation Beth Judah, 700 No. Swarthmore Ave, Ventnor. “Investigating the Presidency from Nixon to Obama,” Celebrated author and 40-year veteran journalist at the Washington Post, Woodward provides audiences with insider details and a riveting behind the scenes perspective on everything from elections to White House scandals as only he can. Tickets prices are $500 for Patron level to include pre and post reception, Q&A, signed book and reserved seating; $125 for Sponsor level to include post reception, Q&A and reserved seating; and $50 for general admission. 7pm. Call 822-7116.

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cian/comedian Kozak will be performing along with exhibits on crime prevention, fire safety, dunk tank, stilt walker, high striker, face painter, games, magicians and much more. There will be free hotdogs, ice cream, pretzels and a stage area with USA DJ Karaoke. Free. 5-8pm. Call 823-7900. Author Lecture, Bryant Simon Bloom Pavilion, South Huntington Ave. at the beach. Bryant Simon, author of Boardwalk of Dreams, Atlantic City and the Fate of Urban America, and the soon-to-be released, Everything but the Coffee: Learning about America from Starbucks. Professor of History at Philadelphia’s Temple University, Simon grew up in Vineland, Northfield and Ventnor. 6:30pm. Call 822-4700.

THURSDAY AUG. 6 Wildwoods Baby Parade Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, proceeding North up the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk, and ending at 16th Street in North Wildwood. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the parade. 6pm. Visit wildwoodsnj.com. Margate Library - Foreign Film Series Margate Public Library , 8100 Atlantic Ave., Margate. Be With Me, was the winner of the Best Cinemetography award at the 2005 Stockholm Film Festival. The truelife story of a deaf and blind woman (played by herself) intertwined with the story of three fictional characters looking for love. Free. 6pm. Call 8224700 or visit margatelibrary.org. ■

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Tuesday (Aug. 4) marks another National Night Out — an event designed to promote crime and drug prevention awareness by getting neighbors to spend a little time with each other outdoors. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, more than 11,000 communities around the country are scheduled to participate. Locally, Ventnor has planned a night of interactive events, along with food and fun. The event, beginning at 6pm, centers around the city Library at Newport Avenue and the beach. The event is sponsored by the Ventnor City Drug & Alcohol Alliance, PBA Local 97 and the Ventnor City F.M.B.A. Egg Harbor Township will also have a celebration at Tony Canale Park on Dogwood Avenue. Hourglass & Company headlines at the park’s amphitheater playing a mix of oldies and country. The event, from 6-9pm, is sponsored by the township police. Ocean City holds its celebration from 5-10pm Richard S. Grimes Field, 6th Street and Haven Avenue. The event features a live band, kids’ amusements, dunk tanks, pony rides and displays by area emergency agencies. Other events include: Lower Township, 7-9pm at Lower Cape May Regional High School and Cape May, 6-9pm at Cape May City Elementary School. — Mike Pritchard

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Absecon Lighthouse 31 S.Rhode Island Ave., A.C. Whacky Wednesdays at the Lighthouse, to Aug. 19. Each event includes snacks, games, crafts and stories. Aug. 1-2, Ham Radio Days, radio demonstrations 10am-4pm. Open daily 10am-5pm. Call 449-1360. abseconlighthouse.org. African-American Heritage Museum of Southern NJ Dr. MLK Center, 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville. To Sept. 26: The Ralph Peterson Story plus works by R.E.B. Manning/Re’ Banfield, Donneta Irvis and Rosalyn Wooding. Tue.Sat. 10am-4pm. aahmsnj.org. Call 704-7262. Atlantic City Aquarium Gardner’s Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., A.C. Super Saturdays and weekends with live diver feeding show 11am and exotic animal show 2pm. Noon-3pm touch tank feeding time. Open daily, 10am-5pm. ($7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children) 348-2880. atlanticcityaquarium.com. Atlantic City Historical Museum & Art Center Garden Pier, N.J. Ave. & The Boardwalk, A.C. Free. Aug: Summer membership show. 347-5839 or acmuseum.org. Atlantic Heritage Center 907 Shore Rd., Somers Point. Local Historical Museum. Hours Wed.Sat. 10am-3:30pm. 927-5218 or atlanticheritagecenternj.org. Brownstone Puppet Theatre Village Greene, Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Shows weekends at noon, 2 & 4pm. Museum open noon-4pm. Free. 652-5750. brownstonepuppettheatre.com. Cape May County Zoo Crest Haven Rd. and Route 9, Cape May Court House. 80-acre zoological park with nearly 550 animals representing more than 200 species on exhibit. Free. 10am-4:45pm. 4655271. capemaycountyzoo.org. Carriage House Gallery 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Changing exhibits. 884-5404 or capemaymac.org. Doo-Wop Museum Ocean Ave. near Burke, Wildwood. Dedicated to the pop culture of the late ’50s and ’60s. 523-1958. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Great Creek Road, Oceanville. 43,000-acre coastal habitat reserve. Trails, bird-watching. Headquarters 10am-3pm weekdays. Trails open daily, sunrise to sunset. Entrance fee. 652-1665. Galloway Cultural Arts Center Atlantic County Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway Twp.

204-8278 or gallowayculturalartscenter.org. Great Bay Gallery 829 Bay Avenue, Somers Point. To Sept. 5, “Inside/Out: Transparency and Reflection,” 20 artists and six poets. Reception July 31, 5-8pm. Hours Wed.-Fri. 3-8pm; Sat. 3–9 pm. 653-4991. Lucy the Elephant 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate. Historic Landmark. Mon.-Fri 11am-4pm; Sat.-Sun. 10am-5pm. 823-6473. lucytheelephant.org. Marine Mammal Stranding Center Sealife Museum Marine Mammal Stranding Center, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 11am3pm. Call 266-0538. marinemammalstrandingcenter.org. NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum 500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May Airport, Rio Grande. Admission $6 adults, $4 children ages 3-12. 9am-5pm daily. 886-8787. usnasw.org. Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. Tours, nature walks, educational programs. Tues.-Sat, 10am-3pm. 898-8848. Noyes Museum 733 Lily Lake Road, Oceanville. “The National Association of Women Artists celebrates 120 years,” to Aug. 30. “Signature Artists Exhibition.” Works from 28 regional artists to Sept. 13. “Currents: Recent Acquisitions from the Permanent Collection,” to Oct. 4. Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm. Sun. noon-5pm. 652-8848. noyesmuseum.org. Noyes Museum Hammonton Gallery 5 S.Second St., Hammonton. To Sept 2: “Exposure: Dominik Spolitino” and “Foundation: James Watkinson.” Hours Tue.-Thur. 11am-6pm, Fri.–Sat. 11am-7pm. Call 652-8006 or visit noyesmuseum. org/hammonton.html Ocean Galleries 9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor. 368-7777. July 31-Aug 2: works by nature artists Brian O’Neill and Hamilton Aguiar. Visit oceangalleries.com. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum New York Ave. & Boardwalk, A.C. 10am-11pm. 347-2001. ripleys.com. Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage 610 Washington Ave., Woodbine. Displays about the culture and history in and around Woodbine. Open Wed.-Fri. and Sunday, 10am4pm. 646-9400 or thesam.org. SOMA New Art Gallery 31 Perry St., Cape May. Open Thurs.Sun. 10am-5pm or by appointment. 898-7488. somagallery.net.

South Dennis Art Gallery 927 South Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House. New gallery featuring works by Tina York. Hours 11am6pm daily (closed Wed.). 231-8132. SJ Railroad Museum 21 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Tuckahoe. Fri., 11am-3pm, Sat., 11am-4pm and Sun., noon-4pm. 628-2850 or 6415315. sjrails.net. Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. Ongoing: “Sex & Gluttony on the Delaware Bay.” Trails, observation tower. 368-1211. wetlandsinstitute.org. WheatonArts Exhibit 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville. Admission $10, $9 seniors, $7 students. Tues. to Sun. 10am-5pm. 1856-825-6800. wheatonarts.org.

SHOPPING AC Outlets, The Walk Michigan Ave., A.C. 343-0081. More than 50 outlet stores. acoutlets.com. Hamilton Mall Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, 6468326. Area’s largest shopping center with 140 stores, including Sears, Macy’s and JC Penney. shophamilton.com. The Pier Shops at Caesars One Atlantic Ocean, off AC Boardwalk. High-end boutiques, shops and restaurants. thepiershopsatcaesars.com

VILLAGES & WINERIES Balic Winery 6623 Rt. 40, Mays Landing, 6252166. balicwinery.com. Batsto Village 4110 Nesco Rd., Hammonton, 5610024. batstovillage.org. Cape May Winery & Vineyard 711 Town Bank Rd., Cape May. 8841169. capemaywinery.com Historic Cold Spring Village 720 Route 9, Cape May, Early American open-air living history museum. Aug. 1-2 Railroad days. Working scale model railroads will be in operation, as well as displays of memorabilia and railroad merchandise vendors. Open daily except Mon. 10am-4:30pm. 898-2300. hcsv.org. Historic Smithville & Village Greene Rt. 9, Smithville. Every Fri. & Sat. in July and Aug.: Music on the Greene; free concerts 5-8pm. 748-6160. smithvillenj.com. Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City. renaultwinery.com. Tomasello Winery 225 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, 800-666-9463. tomasellowinery.com. Tuckerton Seaport Rt. 9, Tuckerton, 296-8888. tuckertonseaport.org. ■


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THURSDAY JULY 30

Playing smooth jazz. Free. 7pm.

Jimmy & The Parrotts Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean aves., North Wildwood. Free concert series. 8pm, Call 374-0562 or visit wildwoodsnj.com.

SATURDAY AUG. 1

FRIDAY JULY 31 Tzofim Israeli Friendship Caravan Show Jewish Community Center, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. The Friendship Caravan consists of a traveling group of ten Tzofim (Israel Scouts) who crisscross North America each summer as emissaries, sharing their lives in Israel through song, dance and story. Free. Visit jccatlantic.org. Chris Sooy Swing Band featuring Lew London William Morrow Beach, Bay Ave., Somers Point. Friday night concert series. Featuring swing, traditional jazz and great American standards. Free. 7-9pm. Howard Isaacson Tony Canale Park Amphitheater, Dogwood Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Friday Rhythm in the Park summer concert series.

cert series. 7:30pm. Call 522-2444 or visit wildwoodsnj.com.

Bronx Wanderers Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean aves., North Wildwood. Free concert series. 8pm. Call 374-0562 or visit wildwoodsnj.com. Tony Mart’s Rock ‘n Roots Festival McCullough’s Emerald Links, 3016 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township. Celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with a headline performance by Donna Jean Godchaux, the female voice of the Grateful Dead Legacy. Popular classic rock and roll band, Cerberus, will perform songs from the party nights of rock ‘n roll at Tony Mart’s and Jeff Schwachter & the Ryders will perform a tribute to Bob Dylan and the Band. The outdoor festival will include a sampling of great food and beverages plus a giant birthday cake. 7pm. (lawn chairs, blankets, no coolers). Call 653-6069.

SUNDAY AUG. 2 Bandstand Fox Park Amphitheatre, Ocean and Burke aves., Wildwood. Sunday con-

Night Concert series. Barynya presents Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Russian Gypsy traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances. Free. 7pm. Visit acfpl.org.

MONDAY AUG. 3 Cape May Jazz Vespers - The Odessa Klezmer Band First Presbyterian Church, Hughes & Decatur sts., Cape May. The Odessa Klezmer Band will perform their upbeat, celebratory dance music blending traditional Eastern European/ Israeli tunes with jazz improvisation. Free. 8pm. Call 884-0680.

WEDNESDAY AUG. 5 TO AUG. 7 Cole Brothers Circus Atlantic City Race Course, Black Horse Pike behind Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. 2009 heralds the 125th Anniversary of Cole Bros. Circus, the oldest, American Circus performing under the Big Top. The circus celebrates with a special performance reprising legendary circus acts of the past along with showcasing the talents of cirque nouveau artists. Adult $17, Child/Senior $12. 4:30 & 7:30 daily. Call (800) 796-5672 or visit colebroscircus.com.

TUESDAY AUG. 4 Hourglass & Company Tony Canale Park Amphitheater, Dogwood Ave., Egg Harbor Township. National Night Out concert. Playing oldies and country. Free. 7pm.

WEDNESDAY AUG. 5 Star Band Gazebo by the Sea, Rambler Rd and Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. Free summer concert series. Call 523-0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org. Barynya Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Kennedy Plaza Interntional

THURSDAY AUG. 6 Orrin Evans Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk Atlantic City. Chicken Bone Beach concert series. The jazz stylings of Evans and also appearing the CBB Youth Jazz Ensemble. Free. 7pm.

FRIDAY AUG. 7 The Kinsey Report William Morrow Beach, Bay Ave. Somers Point. Friday Night concert series. Playing Caribbean funk, reggae, world beat and R & B. Free. 7pm. Suite Inspiration Tony Canale Park Amphitheater, Dogwood Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Rhythm in the park concert series. Playing harmonies and a variety of musicl styles Free. 7pm. Ongoing:

TO AUG. 29 Cape May Stage - ‘Social Security’ Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette sts., Cape May. In the trendy world of 1980’s Manhattan, hyperchic art dealers, David and Barbara Kahn, are riding high until their life is shattered at the arrival of her dreary sister and uptight brother-in-law, who have come to save their collegeage daughter from the horrors of living only for sex, and have brought along her crotchety, critical septuagenarian mother. The mother meets the Kahn’s best client - a 98-year-old

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TO SEPT. 5 East Lynne Theater Co. - ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’ First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Two thieves think all they have to do is capture a boy and demand a ransom for his return. This adaptation is riddled with O. Henry stories and passages, along with Appalachian tunes played by a fiddle-playing member of the cast. $28 general, $23 senior, $13 full-time student, and anyone age 12 and under is free. Performances 8:30pm. Wed,Sat. Call 884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org.

THROUGH AUGUST Music on the Greene Historic Smithville, Rt. 9, Smithville. Concerts are featured on the village Greene Fridays and Saturdays, 5-8pm. All genres of music will be covered throughout the season. Call 404-4777 or visit smithvillenj. com. ■

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ARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES have performed around the world in a career that has spanned four decades. It’s still a special event when the duo plays in Atlantic City. “It’s one of our regular stops,” Oates says of Friday’s concert (July 31) at the Borgata, Hotel, Casino and Spa. “People like to come to Atlantic City to see us and it’s like a homecoming for us,” says Oates, citing the band’s musical roots in Philadelphia. Growing up in North Wales, Pa., Oates has fond memories of the Jersey shore. “We would go all over the shore,” he says during a phone interview from his home in Colorado, recalling trips with his family to Cape May, Wildwood and Long Beach Island. Hall and Oates have been looking back musically as they put the finishing touches on Do What You Want, Be Who You Are, a four-CD box set that will survey the group’s entire career. It’s scheduled for release on Sept. 29 on the Sony/BMG/Legacy Label. The anthology will include songs that predate the formation of Hall and Oates, their biggest hits, previously unreleased live recordings and studio outtakes. Also included are collaborations with Temptations vocalists Eddie Kendrick and David Ruffin and Hall’s solo work with King Crimson founder Robert Fripp. The compilation will sum up a career that has made them the top-selling duo of all time with sales of more than 50 million records and 29 Top-40 singles.

“It’s like a friendship that turned into a brotherhood,” Oates says in describing their musical partnership. With their memorable harmonies, Hall and Oates have been identified as part of the Philly sound and blue-eyed soul. Their roots, though, go deep into other genres they were exposed to in and around the City of Brotherly Love. For Oates, folk, blues and bluegrass were an essential component of his musical education that he heard at such clubs as the Second Fret in Philadelphia and the Main Point in Bryn Mawr. “I had a unique experience in getting to see Doc Watson and ‘Mississippi’ John Hurt and hang out with them,” recalls Oates. After seeing Watson and playing with him following the show, Oates was mugged on the way back to his Philadelphia apartment. That incident inspired the writing of “Fall in Philadelphia, a highlight of Whole Oats, their 1972 debut album. “It’s a real kind of uplifting Philly soul chorus singing about a really depressing subject,” Hall admits in the box set liner notes. Despite the negative view of the city, the song earned a fair amount of airplay on Philly’s WMMR. Hall and Oates demonstrated the knack of using hard times and setbacks in life to create memorable music. “Sometimes, the heaviest emotions bring out the best songs. Many are the negative ones. It’s an opportunity to get something off your chest,” says Oates. A case in point is “She’s Gone,” the

‘Every artist needs time to evolve and the opportunity to experiment.’ – John Oates group’s first Top-40 single. The song grew out of Oates being stood up for a date on New Year’s Eve 1972. “There was something magical about ‘She’s Gone.’ It had a classical, timeless quality, even from the day we wrote it,” Oates recalls in the liner notes. “We were very conscious of the fact that the images we were writing about [were] so real, things that happen to you every day. That’s where a line like ‘worn as a toothbrush hanging in the stand’ comes from.” While their biggest hits occurred on RCA after leaving Atlantic Records, Oates credited their time on the label founded by Ahmet Ertegun to their musical development. “Every artist needs time to evolve and

the opportunity to experiment,” Oates says. “Atlantic believed in us and allowed us to grow,” he adds, noting their forays into folk, country, soul and rock on their three albums with the label. “[Atlantic Records producer] Arif Mardin surrounded us with unbelievable studio musicians,” Oates says, acknowledging the contributions of jazz saxophonist Joe Farrell and legendary drummer Bernard Purdie on the Abandoned Luncheonette album. Mardin was an early believer in the duo; he predicted Hall and Oates would become stars at their audition for Atlantic in the fall of 1971. Considering the vast changes in the music business over the the last decade, Oates is grateful for getting the time and opportunity to find his voice and sound in the 1970s. “If we were starting out today, we might not make it,” he says. n see more online @


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fresh ice cream really means you’re eating what was made yesterday.” Still many ice cream aficionados appreciate the extra effort that ice cream shops like TJ’s in Ocean City, Springers in Stone Harbor of Lindy Hops in Galloway Township make. Let’s face it; finding an ice cream shop at the Jersey shore is only slightly harder than finding sand on a beach. But most ice cream shops bring in their product (Breyers being the most dominant brand) and don’t make it on site. There’s just something unique and special about homemade ice cream. “Basically, it all come down to the fat content,” Bauer says. “We use a mix that’s about 14 percent milk fat. Most mixes are lower than that. That’s high enough to be called premium ice cream.” If the fat scares you, there are lots of lower calorie alternatives (soft serve ice cream is generally lower in fat, for example), but in the grand scheme of things, milk fat equals flavor. Well that and a few other things. “We add our own sugar and flavors, fruit and the candy,” Pino says. “The advantage of homemade is that there are no preservatives and fillers and none of the chemicals used to extend shelf life. The ice cream we make today is only going to last about three months.” Well technically three months, though no tub made at TJ’s stays in the store more than a week or two. The store makes 30 to 35 tubs of ice cream a week. The other advantage is the flavors, which

can be pretty much anything the couple wants them to be. The staples are still the big sellers with mint chocolate chip TJ’s most popular flavor (next to vanilla bean, which is used in sundaes and shakes). But ever since chains like Ben & Jerry’s hit the market, ice cream flavors have taken off. “That is the most fun part,” Pino says. “You look at the crazy flavors they have and you say ‘I can top that.’ Or the kids come in and say: ‘Why don’t you make this flavor’ and you think ‘Why not? I’ll try it.’” Pino’s masterpiece is called A Day At The Zoo, a mixture of cotton candy ice cream, mini-marshmallows and animal crackers (and probably some more stuff we forgot).

Tradition: You Can’t Lick It

For some homemade ice cream shops, tradition is the key word. At Lindy Hops in Galloway Twp., opened in 1991, the shop is decked out in a ’50s motif, reminiscent of the days when ice cream fountains ruled the industry. “We want to be a place that people remember,” says Ed Jones, who makes ice cream daily for Lindy Hops. “We want to be a place that the kids will remember all their lives.” Some of Jones’ flavor masterpieces assure that, such as his turtle and mounds ice cream. To make the flavors, he constructs his own candy, such as adding coconut and chocolate rather than Mound bars. “It disperses the flavor all through the ice cream he says. “You’d swear you were eating a Mounds bar.” One of the longest traditions for

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Along with several Atlantic City casino and other shore venues, here are some more spots to get homemade ice cream: • The Chelsea 111 S. Chelsea Ave., Atlantic City — The hotel’s pastry chefs keep its restaurants filled with homemade ice cream. • Bally’s Casino Boardwalk, Atlantic City — The casino makes all its own ice cream. • A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor 301 E. 55th St., Ocean City • TJ’s Home Made Ice Cream 100 E. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City • Marita’s Homemade Ice Cream 5912 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City • Springers Homemade Ice Cream 9420 Third Ave., Stone Harbor

homemade ice cream is Springer’s in Stone Harbor. The place has been around so long, they’re not even sure when they started. “We know it goes back to Prohibition,” says Tim Grieser, manager and ice cream maker for the shop. “We are kind of a tradition and in the summer there is always a line.” Like any shop, they have there own specialties such as cookie munster, a blue ice cream with cookie pieces and banana’s Foster. Again, vanilla is the biggest seller (because of the sundaes), but still, a new flavor at any homemade ice cream shop is never more than a little inspiration and some funky ingredients away. ■

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HE MACHINE HUMS AS A long steam of a creamy white treat fills up a two-and-a-half gallon bucket. Ronny Bauer carefully guides the soft tasty goop into the bucket and then moves to a critical part. Taking a container of broken Snickers bars pieces and a big scoop, he starts plopping them in. To an observer, there doesn’t seem to be much measuring going on and a lot of Snickers going in. “At this point, I am doing this mostly by feel,” he says. “You put in what feels right.” Looking on is his wife, Marla Pino, who is the real ice cream pro of the two. While Bauer is in his first year as an ice cream maker, Pino has been at it a decade as owner of TJ’s Homemade Ice Cream on Atlantic Ave, in Ocean City. “Actually, the scoops are the same as any measuring cup, so it’s hard to screw it up,” she says. “But still, even when you follow the recipe, you look at it and say, “That’s not quite right. It needs more.” So in goes some more candy until it suits the couple’s standards. But even filled with Snickers (or M&Ms, marshmallows, Oreo cookies or whatever,) it’s still not technically ice cream yet. The whole concoction will have to spend about eight hours in a flash freezer at about 30 degrees below zero. Then it will emerge as ice cream, though rock hard ice cream. “It’s part of the process,” Bauer says. “Then you move it back to a regular freezer so it softens up enough to scoop. You have to do it or you won’t get that ice cream consistency. It will be more like custard. So

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Slattery’s Tilton Golf Center Address: 338 Tilton Rd., Northfield Phone: 272-0520

Details: Owned by Ed and Terry Slattery for just over two years, Slattery’s Tilton Golf Center features 28 driving range stalls, eight of which are covered. Patrons can practice driving golf balls 24 hours per day, as there is an automated ball-dispensing machine and dawn-to-dusk lighting. The couple has been in the recreation business over 20 years and radically renovated the facilities, which also includes a nine-hole miniature golf course, a snack bar and vending machines. Buckets of range balls cost $5 for small, $8 for medium and $10 for jumbo. Mini golf is $3 for nine holes or $5 for 18 holes. This Sunday, Aug. 2, is Slattery’s inaugural Golf Fest to benefit Penny Angels Beagle Rescue. It is scheduled for noon-4pm, and a $15 fee includes nine holes of mini golf or a small bucket of range balls, hot dogs, soda, ice cream and prizes for children. Representatives will be in attendance from Penny Angels, a non-profit organization dedicated to placing unwanted, neglected or homeless beagles in homes with loving families (visit pennyangelsbeaglerescue.com). Dogs available for adoption will also be at the event.

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“There’s a couple who runs it [Joan and Ken Kerr] who have devoted themselves to rescuing these dogs,” says Ed Slattery. “We’ve actually adopted three of them ourselves. We hosted a fundraiser at Strike Zone [bowling lanes, in EHC] a couple of years ago, but now that we have the golf range and have more room, we thought we’d host it here so Penny Angels can bring some dogs over and maybe get a few adoptions.” Friday Golf Clinics: Tilton Fitness and Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor City are offering golf clinics exclusively to Tilton Fitness members every Friday at 4pm at Blue Heron Pines. The clinics include one hour of golf instruction from the Blue Heron Pines Golf Academy professionals as well as golf-spe-

cific training from the Tilton Fitness trainers. The clinics are open to golfers of all skill levels. Each clinic includes nine holes of golf and a cart. The cost is $35 per person per session. Tilton Fitness has locations in Galloway Township, Mays Landing and Northfield. Blue Heron Pines is located at 550 Country Club Drive in EHC. Call the Blue Heron Pines Golf Academy at 965-1800 for more info. Golf Pro Tip: This week’s tip is from David Lee, director of instruction at the Golf Academy at Blue Heron Pines in EHC. It deals with maximizing distance by improving your swing. “Throughout the golfing season, people are always looking for more distance. They either watch the pros on television and/or look for new equipment instead of trying to improve their swing. Here are a few tips to maximize your distance by concentrating on a few things. “Turn your shoulders to at least 90 degrees [to the ground]. When making your backswing, try to get your left shoulder [if you’re right handed] to just right of the ball without losing the position of your feet. Make sure at the completion of your swing, you are balanced with your front foot — the foot closest to the target — well planted on the ground, and only the heel of your back foot is off the ground.” — Ray Schweibert

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honestly say is a pleasure to be around — as well as look at. Looking forward: I could make a lot of jokes about how I look forward to seeing Buffie back again.

Looking back at five years of summer stories By Raymond Tyler

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cars for people who like to “blast the system” in the summertime and “hold court” from their car, while people around them look on enviously. I also need to write a story about “green” cars like the Toyota Prius and others soon.

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It Does a Buffy Good

In the Sept. 1, 2005 issue I went to local dealerships to check out the hottest summer cars. I test drove classic sports cars like the Corvette and I even sat in a vintage ’Vette from the year of my birth. I also took a test drive in what I would call a “sports truck.” They were supposed to be the next big thing — trucks that had space to carry your stuff but went from zero to 60 in no time. Looking back: I should have taken those cars on an open road where I could have gotten some speed out of them. Looking forward: I need to write a column about

In the Aug. 11, 2005 Issue I spoke with popular African-American swimsuit model Buffie Carruth as she was set to come down for the Marty Small Silk and Linen Party. I asked Carruth as many sexy questions as the editorial department would let me get away with. She did discuss the difference between mainstream men’s magazines like Stuff and the African-American magazines that she’s been a pioneering figure in like Today’s Black Man. Looking back: Buffie and I stay in touch. I have been to several parties hosted by her and she is someone who I can

There She Is

In the June 22, 2006 issue I covered an appearance by then Miss America Jennifer Berry. This was important because Atlantic City was still stunned that the pageant had left town. I really enjoyed writing this article because Berry’s platform was to address underage drinking and driving under the influence. Looking back: Miss Berry was wonderful in relating and speaking with our area’s youth. Looking forward: I would like to interview the Miss America winners annually.

All That Jazz

Last year in the June 12 issue, I spoke with Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Series organizer Henrietta Shelton about her drive to keep the jazz series and memories of the “black beach” alive. Looking back: I hope my column played a small

part in her series getting more funds for this year. Looking forward: I can’t wait to hear that the Chicken Bone Beach free live jazz concert series will remain on the A.C. Boardwalk for another 10 years. Also last year, in the July 17 issue, I interviewed the great dance legend Pattie Harris. It’s always humbling to interview someone who has meant so much to me both as a professional and as a hometown native. Looking Back: I should add Harris to my annual interview list as well. Looking forward: I really would like to be as big an influence on young people as Harris was on me. n

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Danny Veltri’s Hell-ish New Job I By David J. Spatz

F ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE, THEN Danny Veltri is performing nightly in Atlantic City’s tastiest new venue. In an affirmation that the line is blurred between food and entertainment, Veltri, the season 5 winner of the Fox television reality series Hell’s Kitchen, is instantly recognized as a celebrity as he strolls through the bar and dining rooms of Fornelletto Cucina Italiano, a new restaurant at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. As part of his winner’s package — which included a $250,000 prize — Veltri has taken a job as one of five sous chefs in chef Stephen Kalt’s restaurant, which opened late last month. For Veltri, a 25-year-old whose talent and kitchen credentials belie his youth, the casino gig has been like stepping out of the frying pan and into the fire. “I’ve always worked for the mom-andpop independent places, so this is my first real taste of the corporate world,” says Veltri, who came to Atlantic City after serving as executive chef at a small beachfront restaurant called Flip Flops Grill & Chill in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. “A busy night for me used to be 300 or 400 people,” he added. “Busy nights at Borgata are like 800 people. It’s a whole different world.” Veltri has had to make a lot of adjustments, both professionally and personally, to adapt to the pressure-cooker environment of a high-volume gourmet

casino restaurant, not the least of which is a radical change in cuisine. In Florida, he specialized in developing and preparing so-called “Floribbean” dishes, which combine the fresh fish, flavors and cooking techniques indigenous to Florida and the Caribbean. In Fornelletto, he’s had to master a large, ambitious and innovative Italian menu created by Kalt. Kalt is familiar with making such an adjustment. He received his classical training as a French chef in the kitchen of New York’s legendary Le Cirque restaurant. It wasn’t until after he spent extensive time traveling through Italy that Kalt began exploring and developing Italian dishes. But Veltri wasn’t concerned about changing cooking styles. He may not have been an Italian chef before coming to Fornelletto, but he knows his way around an Italian kitchen. “My family is Italian and I watched my grandmother cook all the time, so I’ve been around Italian food my whole life,” he says. Another adjustment for Veltri has been adapting to the Atlantic City lifestyle. Born in Sarasota, Fla., he’s worked in several laid-back restaurants. Now, this small-town kid is trying to fit into a hectic 24/7 environment. In Florida, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and surfing in his free time. But

ed or shunned like some guy who just walked in here from nowhere,” he says. Not that the confident-bordering-oncocky chef cares. Early in Hell’s Kitchen, he showed he doesn’t care what people think of him. Still, he’s treading lightly in the new kitchen. “I’m not coming in here swinging my battle axe,” he says. “I’m going to ease my way in and get established.” He paused for a moment and then added with a laugh, “Then the guys will probably start hating me.” Although Kalt’s credentials include operating innovative gourmet restaurants in New York and Las Vegas, Veltri isn’t intimidated at the prospect of work“I don’t think I’d have much time for ing for the high-profile chef. After all, he that anyway,” he says. “This new job survived 16 weeks of withering verbal consumes a lot of my time. The whole assaults from foul-mouthed Hell’s Kitchen creator Gordon Ramsay. [restaurant] profession does.” “Chef Kalt is definitely a lot nicer,” Besides cooking in Fornelletto’s, Veltri also helped Kalt open Roma, a new Veltri says with a chuckle. “And a lot casual eatery at Borgata with a grab-and- more understanding.” n go menu focusing on the three “Ps” of Italian fare — pizza, pasta and paninis. Veltri began his culinary career at 15 scrubbing pots at the bottom of the D AVID S PATZ kitchen food chain. He quickly worked Casual conversations with his way onto the line as a chef. In spite of the stars. Watch the Emmyhis youth, he’s hoping he’ll be accepted winning Curtain Call with by the rest of Fornelletto’s kitchen staff, David Spatz, Saturdays at some of whom have been in the business 6pm on WMGM-TV NBC40. longer than Veltri’s been alive. “It’ll be interesting to see if I’m acceptsince signing on at Borgata shortly after the announcement of his Hell’s Kitchen win in mid-May, he’s had little time to check out the local beach scene. And beyond a short deer and duck season in southern New Jersey, there aren’t many hunting opportunities, either.

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ON’T FRET. FOR THOSE undecided if they should come, or when they should come, or how much to spend if they do, there is still time to find a really great beach house for a week or more. This year’s rental picture at the Jersey shore differs from past years because the shaky economy has created a general wariness among potential renters. The procrastinators have great options. While many communities have traditionally offered weekly rentals, most communities mandated longer stays of at least a month. Broker/owner Linda Novelli of Re/ Max Platinum Properties in Margate says there has always been interest in weekly rentals in Margate and Ventnor. However, to comply with municipal restrictions, she had to refer potential renters to Brigantine and Ocean City. This year, renters have more options because Longport, Margate and Ventnor have relaxed their regulations as they anticipated tougher conditions. City officials and local business merchants believe it is better to have more tenants patronizing businesses for shorter time frames than to have lovely vacant homes because of high rental prices. Landlords, Novelli says, have slowly embraced the new rental policies. Ian Lazarus, CRB, CRS of Island Realty Group, also assures potential renters that bargains are out there, with a large inven-

tory of last-minute available choices. He urges customers to call an agent who specializes in a specific region. “The Jersey Shore rental market in Cape May County towns is down eight to 10 percent from last year,” says Lazarus. “Prices are down five to 10 percent this year in Ocean City, Sea Isle City and the Wildwoods. Rental fees have dropped approximately 15 percent in Avalon and Stone Harbor.” Checking with local agents, here are some available homes that may still be rented for at least a week or more: Wildwood Crest, 7108 Park Blvd. — An excellent location lets the renter walk to the beach from this bayfront threebedroom, two-bathroom house. Boaters can dock their boat. The huge back deck is perfect entertainment spot for parties, etc. Rental fees are $1,500-$1,800 per week. Contact Ian Lazarus of Island Realty Group at 457-0258. Margate, 17 S. Vendome Ave. (south side of Parkway) — This great house is close to the beach. The four-bedroom, two-bath home has ocean views, a nice upstairs deck and downstairs porch. A large dining room, eat-in kitchen and sun porch are ideal for entertaining. The house has central air conditioning and a full laundry room. Rental is available from Aug. 1 through Sept. 15. The $12,500 price is negotiable. Contact Linda Novelli of Re/Max Platinum properties at 8223300 (office) or 839-3715 (cell).

Ventnor, 108 S. Sacramento Ave. — This recently renovated, beach-block house is currently unfurnished, but the owner will furnish with newly rented furniture for the tenant. The six-bedroom, four-bath home has new tile and granite throughout with multiple porches and decks on three floors. It features central air-conditioning and full laundry facilities. The rental fee from Aug. 1 through Labor Day weekend is $18,000. The house is also available for sale. Contact Paula Hartman of Hartman Home Team Realty at 487-7234 (office) or 271-7337 (cell). Brigantine, 215 N. 13th St. — This luxury six-bedroom, five full and onehalf bath new construction beach-block house also includes amenities such as an outside shower, hardwood flooring, a one-car attached garage with automatic opener and numerous decorative touches. Pets allowed with restrictions. Rental costs are $4,500 per week in August and September. Longport, 3305 Amherst Ave. — A unique bayfront luxury house, this freshly painted four-bedroom furnished home has four full and one half baths. The gorgeous views can be enjoyed from almost every

room, including a roof-top deck. The home is also a short walk to the beach. Pets are allowed with restrictions. The rental fee for August is $13,000. Contact Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors at 822-4200, ext. 134. Ventnor, 109 Frankfort Ave. — This newly constructed, beach-block contemporary is only three lots from the beach. Enjoy fabulous ocean views from any one of the four decks. Five bedrooms include two master suites. The house has four full and one half-baths, plus an elevator to all three floors. Cooks will delight in the gourmet kitchen with a center island. Entertain in the great room. Two-car garage parking included. Pets are allowed with restrictions. The rental fee for August is $20,000. Contact Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors at 8224200, ext. 134. Ventnor, 119 S. Sacramento — This 4,000 square-foot beachfront gem has five bedrooms, four elegant full baths and a world-class kitchen. Outside, a beautiful in-ground pool enhances the Boardwalk location. Pets are allowed with restrictions. The rental fee for August is $30,000. Contact Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors at 822-4200, ext. 134. n see more online @

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