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The hit film turned stage musical continues run at the Trop
Thunder Over the Boardwalk, the Atlantic City Air Show, returns for a 7th year of high-flying excitement
Dreaming of ‘Fame’ By Lori Hoffman
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Flights of Fancy By Lori Hoffman
Blues, Soul and Everything Robert Cray
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By Michael Pritchard The Robert Cray Band returns to Atlantic City with a new studio album in hand
Atlantic City Weekly’s 2009 Summer/Fall Dining Guide
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Taste of South Jersey
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On the cover: Atlantic City Air Show Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristi Machado
Columns & Departments
Food & Drink
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This Week
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Pinky’s Corner
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Coasting
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After Dark Nightlife Listings
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Ask the Geator
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Dining: The Island Grill
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People: Josh Cutler
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Area & Casino Dining
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The ‘F’ Word
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Ocean City Weekly
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The City Beat
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Movies: Julie & Julia
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Casino Capsule, AC Weekly Cultural Calendar, Attractions, Maps & Performing Arts
Nightlife: Trinity Irish Pub
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Golf: Heritage Links Golf Club
Real Estate 70
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THIS WEEK
August and After R O B E R T C R AY , B O B S A G E T , the Blue Man Group, “Hot Pockets” comic Jim Gaffigan — just another star-studded weekend in Atlantic City. And out on the mainland, and south from Ocean City to Wildwood, there’s a lot set for this weekend — check our online calendar or inside this issue on p. 60 — just a month before Labor Day. That’s right, there’s still a lot of summer left, so don’t fret. And as every local knows, one of the best times of the year down here is September. Inside this week’s issue, our editors have a wealth of good stuff for you. Mike Pritchard interviews guitarist/ singer-songwriter Robert Cray (p. 62), who performs at the Hilton this Saturday night (Aug. 15). Also, Lori Hoffman gives her take of Fame, the long-running revue show musical currently running at the Tropicana (p. 56). Hoffman also wrote this week’s cover story on the everpopular Atlantic City Air Show, which is set for Wednesday, Aug. 19 (see p. 58). Our columnists have contributed an array of informative pieces this week as well. Carole Mattessich interviews Josh Cutler, a Top 40 Under 40 honoree in the past, for her “People” column (p. 11). Cutler is responsible for one of the most popular summer camps down here at the Jersey Shore and is a big jazz fan. Meanwhile, Ray Tyler previews this
Saturday night’s Roy Ayers/DJ “Silk” Hurley concert at the Tropicana (p. 63) and Frank Gabriel profiles an Ocean City landmark restaurant, the Island Grill (p. 44). If you haven’t checked out our new Web site yet, we suggest you do so by logging onto acweekly.com. Since our recent re-launch, within the last couple of weeks, we’ve received some great feedback online and hope you will also let us know what you like, love or dislike about the new site. Per usual, we encourage all of our readers to let their voices be heard, whether it’s a local issue, a comment about an article or video on our site, or just to tell us about an upcoming event. One of the coolest parts of the new acweekly.com is the ability for userinteraction, so please join us online — when you’re not soaking up the sun, catching a concert or dining at one of the area’s many top-tier restaurants (see our Summer/Fall edition of Taste inserted in this issue or online in our Special Sections section). Enjoy your week. n
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ET READY FOR THE BIGGEST AIR SHOW IN the United States this year as the seventh annual Atlantic City Air Show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thunder Over The Boardwalk,â&#x20AC;? comes to town on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The air show will take place over the beach and Boardwalk of Atlantic City before an anticipated crowd of up to 750,000 viewers. The lineup for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will include flybys and acrobatic maneuvers from some of the nations most experience military and seasoned civilian pilots. The show will commence with the annual parachute jump by the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team; they will implant the American flag on the sand that will be followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The planes will then begin their flights. The highlight of the show will be the annual demonstration by the USAF Thunderbirds. They are the ones that are responsible for the show working in concert with the Borgata
In the first air show in 1910, the pilot flew only 30 feet above the heads of 100,000 spectators on the beach. Hotel Casino & Spa (the principal sponsor of the show), the Atlantic City Regional Chamber of Commerce and the USAF- 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard to initiate this event in 2003. Before telling you about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show, I want to inform you of the history of the aeronautical world and Atlantic City, which started 99 years ago. Atlantic Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first air show was held July 3-10, 1910, with prizes amounting to $35,000. It was held under the auspices of the Atlantic City Aero Club, one of the first ever formed in America. The course was 2.5 miles directly off the end of the piers and over the ocean. Two of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most renowned pilots Glenn Curtiss and Charles Hamilton, who had been setting the world agog with their flying exploits, agreed to perform their daring feats at the show. Something entirely new at the time was planned for this meet. An aircraft would start from land, make a slight descent, and land upon the ocean. This had never been attempted anywhere before. Curtiss fitted his plane with water-tight air pontoons, thus the beginning of the seaplane. The organizers of the event communicated with the War Department about staging a fake battle between planes and battleships. They would attack the battleships with oranges and sandbags and the battleshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weapons would be three-foot rapid-fire guns, each fitted with a telescopic camera securely attached to the barrel of the gun and adjusted so that the act of firing the gun would shut the shutter and take a picture of the exact center of the plate, which would be the spot where the shot had fired. The Secretary of the Navy had written Curtiss: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you show me that it is feasible for an airplane to alight on water alongside battleship and after being foisted aboard, without a false deck to receive it, I shall believe
the airship of practical benefit to the Navy.â&#x20AC;? On Feb. 11, 1911, Curtiss was hoisted aboard the Navy Battleship Pennsylvania, after he landed his craft alongside. In the first air show, in 1910, Curtiss flew only 30 feet above the heads of 100,000 spectators on the beach from Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pier to Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Million-Dollar Pier, covering the distance of one mile in less than a minute. He landed after skillfully maneuvering to avoid running down a little girl and a foolhardy bather. The height of the aviation carnival was reached Saturday night when pilot Walter Brookings shattered the world altitude record. According to official figures, he reached a height of 6,175 feet. His previous record was set in Indianapolis, Ind., at 4,939 feet. Curtiss demonstrated how airplanes could be used in wartime. He was planning to drop bombs on the decks of the yacht, but he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the heart to dirty the white costumes of the ladies on the yacht. Flying at a pace of 60 mph, Curtiss dropped his shots around the yachts and on the beach. The impact reduced peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oranges to pulp. City officials were immensely pleased with the event. Now, 99 years later, we will have an air show that will feature some of the finest aircraft in the world, flown by some of the best pilots in the world. Featured are the USAFâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;F-22 Raptor, known to be the best fighter plane in the world today; the USAF Câ&#x20AC;&#x201C;17A Globemaster III; the USCG Search and Rescue Demonstration; the USAF A-10A Thunderbolt Demonstration; the USAF F-16CJ Demonstration; the US Marine Corps HMM-774 CH-4 IT6E SeaKnights flyby; the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, in addition to many others. As usual, the piece de rĂŠsistance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the USAF Thunderbirds, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest exhibition team â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will close the show with their dazzling, exciting demonstration. (See cover story for full schedule and parking/transportation info, p. 58) In order to keep abreast of what is taking place in the air show, I urge you to bring your radios to wherever you are viewing the air show so that you can tune into WOND 1400AM and get a complete description from start to finish of what is coming, what is appearing in the air as you are watching and some background information on the participants. You are permitted to bring food and beverage to the beach along with your chairs, blankets and towels. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to apply suntan lotion. The Tuesday before (Aug. 18) is a run-through day of practice for the planes participating. Allow some time after the show before driving home to avoid traffic jams. Have fun! n
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‘Mingus Ah Um’ Charles Mingus
From Boxer to Mayor
Ralph Peterson is a name not easily overlooked in the Atlantic City area, and most importantly in neighboring Pleasantville. The former mayor served more than 50 years in public service for the community, including four terms as mayor, and on the city police force. Oh, and in his youth he was a pretty good boxer. In fact, Peterson’s long history of community service has prompted an exhibit on his life at the African-American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in Newtonville. “We honor people in the community who are role models,” says Pauline Merriwether, spokesperson for the museum founded by Ralph Hunter. “He was someone who built himself up, served the community and became mayor. He’s clearly a role model for the African-American community. The exhibit, which includes photographs and articles on Peterson’s political career, also focuses on his early days as a boxer, winning a Golden Gloves championship. “We have some of his gloves, his shoes, and clippings and photos,” Merriwether says. The same treatment is given to Peterson’s years on the police force and as police chief. Couple that with the museum’s regular exhibits featuring local African-American artists, and you’ll have a pretty good day at the museum. The museum is open 10am-4pm, Tues.-Sat. Call 704-5495 or visit aahmsnj.org. — Mike Pritchard
1959 was a stellar year for jazz albums and Charles Mingus’ ‘Ah Um’ is one. The album’s 50th anniversary twodisc set, is out now Columbia/ Legacy. Lots of extras!
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2009 Robert Ockenlander Memorial Lifeguard Race in Brigantine. Butz and Butz with fans
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Indulge Your Football Fantasy
Brothers Jim and Eric Butz, hosts of the Butz & Butz Sports Radio Show on 97.3 ESPN, will emcee the 2009 Fantasy Football Convention on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Grand Ballroom on the fourth floor of the Tropicana. The event runs from 11am-3:30pm, and will include guest speakers from ESPN.com, TheFantasyGuru.com, NFLgridirongab. com and others. Fantasy football players will be able to meet highly regarded experts, get advice for making draft picks for the 2009 Fantasy Football Season, and meet NFL linebacker Shawn Barber, former lineman Barrett Brooks and former punter Sean Landeta. Barber will be giving out a free signed edition of Fantasy Football Index to anyone who signs up for “Shawn Barber’s Suicide Fantasy Football,” and Landeta will be signing autographs for free compliments of Ameriprise Financial. “This is a chance to get the ear of some highly regarded fantasy experts just days before your draft,” says Jim Butz, who has been involved in fantasy football for 15 years and doing radio with his brother for two. “This isn’t some mailbag where you hope they answer your question within 30 days — this is experts and fantasy players in the same room talking about specific situations.” Call 340-4029 for more info. — Ray Schweibert
Q: What are the races all about? Dan Driscoll Absecon, N.J. A: While the race showcases the collective physical abilities of the guards in each zone of the island, it certainly is not indicative of who the best guards are on the beach!
Fran Masino Brigantine, N.J. A: It’s a great showcase of Brigantine’s lifeguards’ talent and is a fun night of competition.
James Wilkinson Brigantine, N.J. A: Each zone’s team has great competitors and every event is close, but in the end we are all on the same team.
FOOD & DRINK
Tunes, Tastings ‘n’ Trivia Trinity, at the top o’ The Pier, has some fun entertainment options during the summer nights By Ray Schweibert
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OU’VE HEARD THE EXPRESSION “Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day”? Well, stop in the Trinity Irish Pub & Carvery and you’ll likely feel like you’re in the atmosphere of an authentic Emerald Isle alehouse any ol’ time. That’s because you practically are, as nearly every item in the place that’s nailed down, and some that aren’t, came from disassembled buildings and rescued artifacts from Irish architecture, and reassembled on the upper level of The Pier Shops at Caesars off the Atlantic City Boardwalk. In two months Trinity will celebrate three years in its new home, as the structural resurrection took place at The Pier in October 2006. The name of the establishment literally translates into “a union consisting of three closely related members,” which, from a divine perspective, means the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, but in this case it’s Trinity’s connection to fellow Pier neighbors and Boston-based Lyons Group property affiliates Game On! (a sports bar) and Sonsie (a contemporary game Quizzo takes place, with weekly prizes for the winAmerican bistro). ning team. Thursdays also feature $5 pitchers of Coors Light and Yuengling drafts, a discounted late-night menu, and $5 shots of Knot Irish whiskey. And speaking of whiskey, every Tuesday throughout the summer Trinity hosts a whiskey tasting and educational seminar starting at 7pm ($20 per person). Each Tuesday a different brand is spotlighted, including Canadian Club on Aug. 18, Maker’s Mark on Aug. 25, Jameson on Sept. 1, Johnnie Walker on Sept. 8, and the Jim Beam barbeque dinner to wrap up the series on Sept. 22. Participants in Trinity is, of course, best reputed as a restaurant the seminars will receive food and drink discounts. specializing in traditional Irish fare like corned beef & Every day of the week except Saturday, Trinity has a cabbage, shepherd’s pie, bangers ‘n’ mash and potato 4-7pm happy hour that includes 20-percent off its pub leek soup, and its Guinness-marinated pork chops are a menu, $2 Bud, Bud Light and Bud Light Lime bottles, must-try even if you’re in town only briefly. Executive $3 well drinks, $5 glasses of wine and $4 draft beers. chef Martin Doyle oversees the culinary aspects of Trinity has 11 beers on tap, among them Smithwick’s, Trinity and its two sister properties. But besides its Harp Lager, Guinness Stout, Magner’s Irish Cider, Magic entrees and exceptional pub grub (no wing-dings or Hat, Blue Moon and Stella Artois. chicken fingers here), there’s entertainment going on On Sunday, Aug. 30, Trinity will host its annual “All several nights per week, including live music emanat- Irish All Day” fest, with happy hour prices from 1-9pm ing from a little fenced-in stage area to the left of the and live Irish music. entrance every Friday night, starting around 10pm. So if you’re looking for some Irish authenticity, or Currently the three-man band performing there is perhaps just a pleasant switch from the regular routine, Ravioli Shanker (Mike Fairhurst on guitar, Walter Sapsai take the escalator to the third floor of The Pier Shops at on bass and Dustin Miller on drums), which borrowed Caesars, pay Trinity a visit, and “here’s to a long life and its name from the classical sitar playing star from India a merry one, a quick death and easy one, a pretty girl and Ravi Shankar — who performed at Woodstock, which is an honest one, and a cold beer and another one.” n appropriate since that feted festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. “They’re excellent,” says Trinity general manager Trinity Irish Pub and Carvery Molly Callaghan. “They do all covers, but they do a lot Address: The Pier Shops at Caesars, Boardwalk and of the more obscure stuff that you don’t hear too often, Arkansas Ave., Atlantic City and that not a lot of other bands in the area play.” Phone: 345-6900 Every Saturday night (10pm) at Trinity, DJ Sykic spins On the Web: trinitypubac.com the hits, and on Thursdays at 10pm the free pub trivia
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Willie Perryman, aka ‘Piano Red.’
NCE AGAIN, GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS. And though Labor Day is fast approaching, there’s still lots of time to have fun in the sun with the Geator. As a matter of fact, you can be “Geatorized” every Thursday at the Lighthouse Pointe in Wildwood, and then every Friday when we do our live broadcast at Chickie’s & Pete’s in EHT at the English Creek Shopping Center. Then on the weekends, of course, it’s all Memories, live on KOOL 98.3, and on Sundays it’s La Costa in Sea Isle for the hottest jam sessions in town. Look for a big Labor Day weekend finale on Sunday, Sept. 6, when we bring in the Bronx Wanderers with a salute to Dion. We’ll tell you more about that later — but now, let’s ask the Geator.
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Is it true that the Beatles didn’t write “Mr. Moonlight” but it was in fact a cover song first recorded by an American soul band? — Jay-Are True, they didn’t write it. “Mr. Moonlight” was a blues song written by Georgia musician Roy Lee Johnson, first recorded in 1962 on Okeh Records by fellow Georgia blues musician Willie Perryman, alias “Piano Red.” But it was credited to another alias that Perryman used, Dr. Feelgood and the Interns. M O N T H 0 0 , 2 0 0 8 / A C W E E K LY. C O M
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I have been a listener and fan since the days of Chez Vous and Wagner’s. Lenny Welch had a big hit with “Since I Fell.” Can you provide more info on the cruise that you’re hosting in I recall a baritone version that got a lot of air play at some May? Will you be on the cruise the whole time? — Joseph L. point. You are the repository of all music knowledge. Do you recall this version? — Steve from Villanova & West Philly It’s the Malt Shop Memories cruise, sailing from Tampa to Cozumel and starring Frankie Avalon, Bobby There have been many versions of “Since I Fell For Rydell, Lesley Gore, Lou Christie, the Drifters, the You” since it was written in 1945 by the great bandlead- Platters, and Little Anthony & the Imperials. And I will er Buddy Johnson, who was the orchestra leader for the be on the entire time. All the info, including pricing, famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. He suggested to the is at MaltShopCruise.com or by calling 877-223-7030. Harptones that they record it after he saw them perform But make sure that if you’re going to book it, either on there, and that is the version you may be thinking of. It line or with an agent, that you use the promotion code has been recorded by almost every major artist, includ- JERRY so you can be a part of our exclusive on-board ing Roy Hamilton and Dinah Washington, and on my group with access to private parties, record hops, and show you’ll also hear a fast version by the Vibrations. other bonuses and privileges. n But Lenny’s version was the biggest hit.
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‘Nature Josh’ T Interview by Carole Mattessich
HEY CALL HIM “NATURE JOSH,” at the amazing Camp by the Sea summer camp operated in Margate by the Jewish Community Center of Atlantic County. Every summer, camp director Josh Cutler influences more than 500 young campers, helping create imprints that will last lifetimes. And the renaissance man is also devoted to jazz, travel, and his year-round work at the JCC.
ing them, nurturing them, and feeding their love of nature.
sure we keep up features like our nature room, with almost 30 different animals, including a hedgehog, snakes, chinchillas, tarantulas, and some cuddly stuff like guinea pigs and iguanas. They’re all handle-able and very friendly — even a hairless rat, which is pretty wild.
Not to sound overly metaphorical, but what do you do when summer camp ends? Describing all my JCC functions would fill both sides of a business card, but we all know this comes with the territory here. Camp director is a high JCC mission, but year-round I’m also senior adult director and family services director. So I basically do cradle to grave, everything from family holiday programs to mahjong projects for seniors.
Er, not everyone’s into tarantulas ... It’s not just a nature camp; it’s an adventure camp. “Nature-y” kids can spend time in the nature room and do art and other cool projects; “sporty” kids can climb the rock wall, play dodgeball and soccer, canoe, swim, or take surf or skateboard lessons. We have a music specialist, a drama specialist, and organizations like the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Walnut Street Theatre visit for lots of hands-on stuff. And our teen travel camp basically goes from Maine to South Carolina.
a home run. Parents also care about quality, and we’re very proud to be American Camp Association accredited. That’s a very rigorous inspection process.
So kids have plenty of options. What are their parents looking for? Program, organization and safety. And results — I love those moments when parents are saying, “my kid’s a great swimmer now!” or, you know, the last day when everyone’s in tears and hugging and saying, “I can’t believe it’s over!” Camp creates crisp and lasting memories. Does being head honcho mire you in admin- Even at 35, I can tell you stories from when I was 11 as though it was yesterday: istrative details? I do hire someone else as nature teacher the day I caught my first fish, or came now, but I stay true to my roots, making home with a backpack full of frogs, or hit
I’m thinking of Allen Sherman’s “Camp Grenada” song, where a traumatized newcomer ends up loving camp. Kids choose how many and which of our eight weeks they want to attend, so, every Monday, we minimize problems by making a big deal about our newest campers. We rely on every kid having a great experience here; it helps them individually, it brings them back year after year, and it even sells the camp to others by word of mouth. Kids get comfortable quickly, as these surroundings are shap-
Your career seems to combine a number of your passions. True. Even as a child, I was a huge nature lover — always climbing trees, looking for bugs. In school, I studied biology and museum science. I knew I didn’t want to just hover over animals in a laboratory setting, so after college, I worked for a while in a museum’s education department, giving nature talks and learning everything possible about dinosaurs, an area that young kids really relate to. I found my niche — combining my passions for nature and critters, and sharing that with kids. In 1999, I got my foot in the door here at the JCC running the youth and teen program, as well as the camp’s nature program, moved up the ranks, and in 2004 became camp director.
You still find time for jazz and travel. I’m a huge, huge music fan. I’ve accumulated thousands of CDs, and I’m a big believer in the original album as an art form: the order the artists placed specific songs, the liner notes, the cover art they chose to match their songs. As for traveling, every December I lead trips to Israel, as a kind of volunteer tour guide and mentor, exposing people to Israel for the first time, and sharing the connection that I’ve always felt. My wife and I just went to China last fall; I’ve given her the travel bug. n Send Carole Mattessich your suggestions for interesting subjects for our “People” column. E-mail cmattessich@acweekly.com.
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Fun For Foodies ‘Julie & Julia’ is a delicious tribute to a culinary legend By Lori Hoffman
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HIL E Y O U D O N’ T H A V E T O be addicted to the Food Network, love to cook and be a fan of Julia Child to enjoy Julie & Julia, Nora Ephron’s delicious tribute to Child and her foodie blogger fan Julie Powell, it certainly helps. Since I qualify in all three categories, this charming, lowkey parallel story of two women who never met, yet find common ground in kitchens continents and decades apart, delighted my critical taste buds. Writer-director Ephron takes us to post-war Paris where we meet Julia and Paul Child (Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci). He works for the United States Foreign Service; Julia, retired from her job working for the wartime OSS (Office of Strategic Services), is looking for something to Julie & Julia HHHH Written & directed by Nora Ephron; rated PG13
keep her occupied. Her favorite pastime is eating, so she decides to learn how to cook French cuisine and dives in passionately at her class at Le Cordon Bleu, surrounded by snobby Frenchmen. In a parallel story, we meet New Yorker Julie Powell (Amy Adams), a woman who isn’t happy about her life. About to turn 30, she is frustrated that she doesn’t have a real career, just a job, while many of her college friends are moving up in the world. She has a loving husband, Eric (Chris Messina), who supports her desire to start a blog and even suggests the topic, cooking. Powell, whose career path has been stalled in the past by her giving up on an idea prematurely, decides that she will cook all 524 recipes from Julia Child’s groundbreaking 1961 cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, in 365 days. With these twin stories intertwined, Ephron whips up a sweet and occasionally tangy tale that is guaranteed to make you hungry, or at the very least, send you
to the store to pick up the ingredients for Julia’s signature dish Boeuf Bourguignon. Admittedly, the Julia side of the story is more fascinating than the more mundane tale of blogger Julie, but despite a trend that could throw the story out of balance, Ephron manages to keep this cinematic soufflé from collapsing. Just when you’re feeling that Julie is getting a bit annoying with her woe-is-me act, it’s back to Europe where we can savor the genius of Streep whipping her high-pitched Julia accent into a froth as she chops a moun-
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tain of onions into submission. Then Ephron cheats a little bit by giving us a chance to roar with laughter as Julie and Eric watch the classic 1978 sketch from Saturday Night Live featuring Dan Aykroyd as Julia Child, pressing on despite a gushing wound on his/her thumb. Amy Adams is fine as Julie, but her character isn’t nearly as interesting as Streep’s Julia. The sequences with Streep and Tucci (who is superb as Child’s devoted spouse) could stand up as a movie on their own, while I doubt Julie Powell would be movie worthy without her connection to a culinary legend. That said, it was Julie’s inspired cooking that led to a popular blog, that led to a popular book, a book that inspired Ephron to put the life of Julia Child on the big screen, thereby giving the incandescent Streep the opportunity to add Julia Child to her mountain of unforgettable performances. Bon Appetit! n To read more about movies and other topics covered by movie critic Lori Hoffman under her blog alias Moviejunkie, visit http://blog.acweekly.com/
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ATLANTIC CITY 25 Hours 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. DJs every Fri. & Sat. Over 60 HDTVs. Open to the public. . Never a cover.
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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Back Bay Ale House
frosted ice rail.
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.
Boogie Nights
Bally’s Bikini Beach Bar
Music Box, One Borgata Way. www.theborgata.com. Tickets $20 and shows 9pm (except during headline acts).
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. Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4-6pm Sun. 5-7pm (drink specials change daily).
Bar 12-21 at Morton’s Steakhouse
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 4-11pm.
Blue Martini
Bally’s, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2709. www.ballysac.com. Over 100 martini variations served on a bar with a built-in
Resorts dining level. www.resortsac.com. The ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance party. Fri. & Sat. 9pm. $10 cover.
Borgata Comedy Club
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. 800-548-3030. 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.
Chelsea Pub
8 S. Morris Ave. (Across from Trop parking garage) 345-4916.
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DeFeo’s
Club Escape
Dizzy Dolphin
New York Ave. and the Boardwalk (formerly Deja Vu). 348-4313. Atlantic City’s newest nightclub. Bottle service available. Hunk-O-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.
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. $1 off all drinks, half-priced apps Serving dinner & late night dining. Daily drink & food specials.
Forum Lounge
Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 1800-677-SHOW. www.caesarsac.com.
Foundation Room at House of Blues
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.
Game On!
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).
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.
The Continental
Ego Bar and Lounge
Girasole Ristorante & Bar
The Pier Shops at Caesars, 6748300. www.continentalac.com. Famous Philly martini bar export. Open Mon.-Fri. 11:30am; Sat.-Sun. 11am. Closes Sun.Thurs. 10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11pm.
Corky’s Ribs and BBQ
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.
Crocktails Tavern
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Hilton, Boston & Pacific aves. 340-7200. www.hiltonac.com. Nautical-themed bar with signature cocktails and video poker machines.
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.
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. No Shower Happy Hour 3-7pm Mon-Fri & Sun (no Sat.) $2 Miller Draft or bottle/MGD 64 and Miller Chill, $4 margaritas, $5 drink specials, $5 bar menu.
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27-29 Missouri Ave. 347-7780. Sports bar & dance club. Newly renovated kitchen. Food served until 4am. Sun.-Thurs. Domestic & import specials all day.
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. Mon- Fri. 5-7pm $4 Cuba Libre rum cocktails & small bite menu $3. 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.
Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. www.trumptaj.com. Nightlife hot spot at Trump Taj Mahal.
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. 344-6699. www.tropicana.net. 101 bottled & 50 draft beers, martini bar, dancing. Daily happy hour 4-7pm. Tues. $2 industry shots specials, $2 domestics. Wed. $3 Red Stripes, $5 Caribbean shots . Thurs.-Sat. DJ. Open daily 11am-9pm.
Formica’s Cafe
2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732. www.formicabrosbakery. com. Live jazz every Sat. from
3108 Pacific Ave. (in Ocean Club Condos), 345-5554. www. girasoleac.com. Mediterranean style café.
Gypsy Bar
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-MYBORGATA. www.theborgata.com. Live music, gourmet tequila menu.
Hard Rock Cafe
Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 4410007. www.hardrock.com. Home of authentic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, 14 TVs.
Hilton Beach Bar
Boston and Pacific aves. 3477111. Live entertainment, tropical drinks, delicious summer snacks, waves of activities, special events, prize giveaways and more. Open daily through Labor Day weekend.
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.
Hooters
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
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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. MonSun Bud Light draft $1.75. 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.
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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, get-one appetizers on “Ladies Night Thursdays,” and $5 Zyr vodka drinks during “Fridays with a Twist.”
The Pool
1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. 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.
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 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.
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
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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.
MIXX
Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. www. theborgata.com. Fri. & Sat. 10pm-5am. High-energy dance club w/world-renowned DJs.
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.
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.
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.Goodman Fiske 11pm, Sat. Seven Stone 11pm. Sun. Allen Gogarty from Ireland 11pm. No cover charge. Mon.-Wed. Late Night Happy Hour 11pmclose.
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
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ditional Irish specialties. Tues. Whiskey tasting seminar 7pm ($20); Thurs. Quizzo 10pm; Fri. Ravioli Shanker 10pm; Sat. DJ Sykic 10pm. .
West Side Bar
Souzai
Trump Plaza Beach Bar
Whiskey Grille
Sports Bar
Tun Tavern
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. 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.
Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill
2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-5766 and 345-9461. www.baltimoregrill.com. An A.C. tradition serving good, reasonably priced pizza, beer and more.
The Trinity Pub and Carvery
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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, tropical drink specials and dancing. Open seven days a week (weather permitting) until the weekend after Labor Day weekend. 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. Jon Anthony 4pm, James Klapp 9pm; Sat. Wesley Ochs 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.
511 N. Arkansas Ave. 3440883. www.westsideac.com. Alternative lifestyle party every night. 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 Laguna Grill Martini Bar
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.
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.
DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport
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
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
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 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.
MAINLAND Anchorage 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
GOOD TIMES
Charlie’s Bar has maintained the tradition of the South Jersey shore bar scene with a familiar atmosphere, and really good hot wings. Since Charlie Thomas opened his bar in 1944, the family business has thrived on the friendly tone that caters to newcomers and daily customers alike. The corner bar doubles as a full service restaurant, and offers a range of American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night options. Customers can expect the usual sandwiches and burgers, but should also sample Charlie’s crab cake or filet mignon sandwiches, and broiled Brazilian lobster tail. Most importantly, Charlie’s hot wings are not to be passed up. The four varied sauces have made the typical bar fare famous throughout the region, and the highly revered Southwest sauce recipe is a Thomas family secret to this day. Daily specials vary, but Sunday consistently offers a Sunday breakfast from 9am-noon, and seafood specials immediately following, from noon until 4pm.
Come by Charlie’s on any Phillies game day for Phillies Dollar Dog Dates to watch the game and grab a cheap bite. Or, for the Eagles fans, Sept. 13 marks Charlie’s annual pigroast to celebrate the Eagles’ opening the season. — Kristen Kelleher served 11am-2am. Happy hour Mon.-Sat., 4-7pm. Tues. free pizza during happy hour. Wed. half price drinks, 5-7pm. Fri. DJs.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill 450 Bay Ave., Somers Pt.4072580. www.carrabbas.com. Wine Wednesdays: Enjoy any bottle of wine on the wine list for $10 off and if you don’t finish it, you can take it home with you.
Blue Marlin Sports Bar & Grill
Charlie’s
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. 8am3am, Sun. 9am-3am. Food
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Cavallino Nero
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CHARLIE’S
Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant
1 N. Shore Road, Absecon. 6412323. Open 7 days from 10am1am. Kitchen from 11am11pm. Live music Thursdays. Daily specials, take out and catering.
200 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway. 7485000. 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.
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4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144, www.cavnero.com. Open daily 11am-1am. Mon.-Fri., happy hour 3-6pm. Live entertainment.
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.
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.
DiOrio’s Circle Cafe
Chickie’s and Pete’s
Cardiff Circle, EHT. 272-7721. www.eastbaycrab.com. Daily Happy hour 4-7pm. Mon. halfpriced sushi, dinner & drink specials daily. Happy hours ½priced 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.
6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. www.chickiesandpetes. com. Offshoot of legendary Philly locations with a variety of entertainment nightly. Open 11am-2am.
Cousin Mario’s 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.
10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Point. 927-6111. Pool table. DJs and occasional live music on weekends.
East Bay Crab & Grille
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.
6665. 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. Fifth annual Jennifer Ward Memorial Fundraiser Aug. 22.
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.
Goodfellows, W.L.
The Inlet
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. Half-price happy hour 4-8pm weekdays and 10pm-midnight daily.
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.
Great American Pub & Grille Festival at Hamilton, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1990. Happy hour Sun.-Fri. 4:307pm. 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.
Formica Bros. Café
Gregory’s
Kensington Square, 200 North
900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-
The Inn at Sugar Hill 5704 Mays Landing-Somers Point Road, Mays Landing, innatsugarhill.com. 625.2226. Fine dining in historic bed-andbreakfast. Fri., Aug. 14, Jazz with Pauline Bennick 7-11pm .
JD’s Pub Smithville Town Center, at the intersection of Route 9 and
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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.
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FOOD & DRINK (Continued from preceding page) 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.
Library III
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.
Mangia by the Greens
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.
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.
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.
Oyster Creek Inn
McKee’s Irish Pub
41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point, 652-8565. Waterfront dining, arrive by boat or car. Several good beers on tap. Live music Mondays.
446 St. Louis Ave.,Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner. Tues.-Fri. 3-6pm happy hour with 50-cent off
1 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point. 653-1155. Serving Chinese and
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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 4-7pm & 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 10pm-2am. Sun. $1 drafts, 50cent 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.
Ram’s Head Inn
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. 3-6pm. Pianist in the tavern Friday and Saturday nights.
Rifici’s
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
Sherlock’s Books & Café
Smithville Town Center, 45 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 652-5505. www.myspace.com/sherlocksbooksandcafe.com. Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm. Sun. noon-6pm. $1 coffee or tea of the day. Live music Fri. 7-9p, Sat. 1-3pm & 7-9pm.
Simply Fondue
Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. www.smithvilleinn. com. Fri. & Sat. Lenny Mitchell on piano.
Tailgaters Galloway Grille
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.
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.
Kix McNutley’s Bar
63rd and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 263-6341. www.kixmcnutleys.com. Fri: karaoke with the
La Costa Lounge
Service, Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous.
4000 Landis Ave., Sea Isle, 2633756. www.lacosta-seaisle. com. Drink specials nightly. Free parking. Live music on weekends.
O’Donnell’s Pour House 3807 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-5600. Sea Isle’s only authentic Irish pub. Live music on weekends.
Ocean Drive
Princeton Bar
Hot Sounds.
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; Kristen and the Noise Sat. Go-Go Gadget, Liquid A. Sun. Secret
2008 Dune Dr., Avalon. 9673457. www.princetonbar.com. Open Mon.–Thurs. at 4pm., Fri. & Sat. 11am–2am., and Sun. noon to 2am. Fri. The Rockets, Sat. Rob Cavazzini Duo, McNutt Duo,Sub G .
Windrift
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.
Yesterday’s
316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora. 390-1757. Open 11am-mid. daily. Live music every Fri. and Sat. from 9pm. Wed. Wii Tournament. Happy hour Mon.Fri. at the bar. n
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. 641-5158. www.venturascafe. com. Daily dinner specials. Weekly drink specials. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm.
CAPE MAY COUNTY: Ocean City to Wildwood 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. Evolution 9pm. Sat. No Apology 9pm. Don McCloskey 10pm 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. 3681919. Upscale dining and live entertainment. Fri. piano music 6-10pm. Sat., Aug. 15, Jazz with Pauline Bennick, 7-11pm.
Jack’s Place
3601 Ocean Drive, Avalon, 9675001. www.jacksplaceavalon. com. Live music on weekends.
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Casino Capsule Entertainment for week of Aug. 13-19 Call 1-800-736-1420 or visit Ticketmaster.com for all casino show tickets (except Borgata, see below).
BALLY’S 340-2709 BOARDWALK HALL 348-7000 BORGATA 1-866-MY-BORGATA, Tickets: 1-800-298-4200 CAESARS 1-800-677-SHOW HARRAH’S RESORT 441-5165 HILTON 347-7111 RESORTS 1-888-771-1786 SHOWBOAT/ HOUSE OF BLUES 1-800-621-0200 TROPICANA 340-4020 TRUMP MARINA 1-800-777-1177 TRUMP PLAZA 1-800-677-7378
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HEADLINERS FRI. & SAT. AUG. 14-15 Jim Gaffigan Borgata Event Center: 8pm
FRI. AUG. 14 Bob Saget Borgata Music Box: 9pm Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Hilton Grand Theater: 9pm Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, Peabo Bryson Hilton Grand Theater: 9pm Cyndi Lauper, Rosie O’Donnell House of Blues Music Hall: 9pm
SAT. AUG. 15 Blue Man Group Caesars Circus Maximus: 7:30 & 10pm Robert Cray Band House of Blues Music Hall: 8pm Jeff Dunham Taj Mahal Arena: 4 &8pm Zacarias Ferreira Bally’s Grand Ballroom: 11pm Patti LuPone Borgata Music Box: 9pm New Breed Fighters Resorts Superstar Theater: 6pm
COMEDY, MUSICALS, REVUES
Beatles: Tropicana’s Cabaret Theater: Wed.–Sun. 8:30pm
Borgata Comedy Club: Thurs., Sun. 9pm: Jody Wiener, Gary Delena, Mike Marino; Mon.-Wed. 9pm: Joey Callahan, John Camponera, Rocky LaPorte Carnival of Wonders NowSept. 6, Theatre at Trump Plaza: Tues.- Thurs. 8pm; Fri. 9pm; Sat. 8pm; Sun. 3 & 7pm Cirque Dreams Pandemonia Now-Sept. 6, Xanadu Theater: Wed., Thurs. 8pm; Fri. 9pm; Sat., Sun. 3:30 & 8pm Comedy Stop: Trop Quarter: Thurs. 10pm; Fri., Sat. 9 & 11:15pm, Sun. 10pm: Rick Crom, Jim Carroll, Butch Bradley; Mon.-Wed. 10pm: Stephen Thomas, Chrissy Burns, Carl Strong. Kozak the Magician performs Sun.Thurs. 7pm; Fri., Sat. 6pm Fame Now-Sept. 9, Tropicana Showroom: Mon. 8pm; Tues., Wed. 3:30 & 8pm; Sun. 7pm Hypno-Sterical: NowSept. 5, Trump Marina Shell Showroom: Thurs., Fri. 9pm; Sat. 10pm Michael Turco’s ‘Wonder’ Now-Aug. 31, Bally’s Palace Theater: Sun. 3:30 & 8pm; Mon. 8pm; Wed., Thurs. 3:30 & 8pm; Fri., Sat. 8pm Yesterday—A Tribute to the
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Borgata Comedy Club
Listings compiled by Lori Hoffman lhoffman@acweekly.com / 646-4848, ext. 20
Bally’s Casino Hotel Jim Gaffigan
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Bally’s show and reservations desk or the Claridge Tower box office
Music Box The Borgata Comedy Club offers fun-filled evenings featuring a trio of comedians nightly (except during headliner engagements). Showtimes are 9pm and the tickets are $20. (Visit theborgata.com). Appearing now to Aug. 13 and Aug. 16 are Jodi Wiener, Gary Delena and Mike Marino. On tap Aug. 17-23 are Joey Callahan, John Camponera and Rocky Laporte. Scheduled Aug. 23-30 are Jeff Parami, Uncle Larry Reeb and Patty Rossborough.
Zacarias Ferreira Aug. 15, Grand Ballroom International singer Zacarias Ferreira headlines at Bally’s on Saturday, Aug. 15; doors open at 11pm. Tickets are $35 and $75 for VIP seats. Ferreira was born in the cigar-manufacturing town of Tamboril, Dominican Republic. His debut album, Me Liberé, was released in 1997 and won the prestigious Dominican music award, the Hotel Casino & Spa Cassandra. Three years later his second album, El Triste, won the award for him Tickets: www.ComcastTIX.com, 1-800-2984200, or at the Borgata box office for a second time.
and actress Patti LuPone on Saturday, Aug. 15, 9pm. Tickets are $40. LuPone swept the 2008 theatre awards winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for “best actress in a musical” and the Drama League Award for “distinguished performance” for her Bob Saget role as Rose in the critically-acclaimed Aug. 14, Music Box Bob Saget brings new Broadway production of the clashis edgy stand-up to the Music Box on sic Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Friday, Aug. 14, 9pm. Tickets are $40, Laurents musical Gypsy. Born in Philadelphia, while Saget is best known for his PG-comedy side as the star The Moody Blues of Full House and the host of America’s Aug. 21, Event Center The iconic Funniest Home Videos, he pokes fun at sound of the Moody Blues will be in his clean-cut image in his more raunchy the air at the Event Center on Friday, stand-up material. (See interview online at Aug. 21, 8pm. Tickets are $55 and $65. The Moody Blues have distinguished acweekly.com) themselves through four decades makJim Gaffigan ing a substantial artistic contribution Aug. 14 & 15, Event Center Comic Jim to rock music. The MBs have produced Gaffigan will appear at the Borgata Event such iconic anthems as “Nights in White Center on Fri. and Sat., Aug. 14 & 15, 8pm. Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon” and “I’m Tickets are $39.75 and $45. Gaffigan’s Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band),” clever, quiet style has earned him numer- that express universal themes of love, ous appearances on the Late Show with compassion and peace. David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. His recent one hour Comedy Frank Caliendo Central Special, CD and DVD, all entitled Aug. 22, Music Box Comedian, actor Beyond the Pale, catapulted Gaffigan to one and impressionist Frank Caliendo will of the most popular touring and recorded return to The Music Box for two shows comedians in the country today. Gaffigan on Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 and 10pm. has co-starred with Ellen DeGeneres on her Tickets are $40 and $45. Known for CBS sitcom The Ellen Show and had recur- impressions of famous actors (Al Pacino, ring roles on That 70’s Show and Ed, as well Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro), politicians (George W. Bush, Bill Clinton) as Sex and the City and Law & Order. and broadcasters (John Madden, David Letterman, Jay Leno), Caliendo, can curPatti LuPone Aug. 15, Music Box The Music Box will rently be seen on his Emmy award-winhost award-winning Broadway singer ning show FrankTV on TBS.
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Michael Turco’s ‘Wonder’
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Now-Aug. 31, Palace Theater Magician and New Jersey native Michael Turco, returns with his acclaimed high-energy magic and illusion act, Wonder at Bally’s now through Aug. 31. Showtimes are Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 3:30 and 8pm; Monday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $25. Turco creates a spectacular stage show featuring mind-blowing illusions, close up magic and audience participation moments. A natural storyteller, Turco infuses each trick with an engrossing narrative drawn to keep audiences engaged with suspense and intrigue.
Boardwalk Hall Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 or in person at box office
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Aug. 23, Boardwalk Hall Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band are back in town for what should be another memorable performance at Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, August 23, 8pm, as part of his Summerzcool Tour 2009. Tickets range from $66 to $266.
Caesars Atlantic City Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Caesars box office; for more info, 1-800677-SHOW
Blue Man Group
Aug. 15, Circus Maximus Blue Man Group is best known for its award-winning theatrical productions which critics have described as “ground-breaking,” “hilarious,” “visually stunning” and “musically powerful.” The BMG comes to Caesars on Saturday, Aug, 15, for shows at 7:30 and 10pm. Tickets range from $40-$85. These performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else.
Hilton Atlantic City Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the Hilton box office
Flashback Fridays
Now-Sept. 4, Grand Theater The Hilton is presenting Flashback Fridays, a series of rock-music tribute artists all summer long at 9pm in the Grand Theater. Tickets are $15. Scheduled Aug. 14 is the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra. On tap Aug. 21 is Journey Unauthorized.
Robert Cray Band
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blues of the Robert Cray Band will be presented at the Hilton on Saturday, Aug. 15, 8pm. Tickets are $25. The latest release by the Robert Cray Band is This Time (2009). He began his career in Eugene, Ore., in 1974 and has produced many acclaimed albums ever since. (See interview, p. 62)
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Gretchen Wilson Aug. 22, Grand Theater That sassy redneck Gretchen Wilson will kick up some southern rock and traditional country ballads when she headlines at the Hilton on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8pm. Tickets are $65. Wilson’s career celebrates her roots as a small-town girl from Pocahontas, Ill. Her independent, take-no-guff style has won legions of country and southern-rock fans. Her first single, “Redneck Woman,” spent six weeks at No. 1 and her debut album, Here For The Party, sold more than five million copies. Her second CD, All Jacked Up, earned platinum status. Her new single is “If I Could Do It All Again,” available for download on iTunes.
Resorts Atlantic City Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the Resorts VIP Services desk. For more info, call 1-800-322-SHOW
New Breed Fighters
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 or 236-BLUE
Aug. 15, Superstar Theater Resorts hosts an evening of mixed-martial arts in the Superstar Theater, Saturday, Aug. 15, 6pm. Tickets range from $40-$135. This action-packed evening will be presented by the New Breed Fighters fight league. The fight card will feature 18 bouts, each scheduled for three, threeminute rounds. Fighters will square off inside a 24-foot caged hexagon. For more information on the fight card visit www. newbreedfighters.tv
Chickenfoot
Bill Engvall
Aug. 22, Music Hall Chickfoot is a supergroup formed in 2008 featuring Sammy Hagar (Van Halen); bassist Michael Anthony (Van Halen); guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). The band headlines at the Music Hall on Saturday, Aug. 22, 9pm. Tickets are $49.50 and $59.50. The band released a self-titled debut in June, 2009, featuring the single “Oh, Yeah.”
Aug. 22, Superstar Theater Popular comedian and sitcom star Bill Engvall will perform at Resorts on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8pm. Tickets are $55 and $65. Engvall stars in The Bill Engvall Show, a sitcom on TBS for which he is also executive producer. The show is one of the most successful sitcoms on cable. He is also known for teaming up with comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy in the highly successful Blue Collar Comedy franchise.
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Aug. 27, Music Hall The House of Blues hosts this hard rock double bill on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 8pm. Tickets are $30 and $35. Blue October is a Houston- Casino and Resort based alt-rock band touring in support Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or of their new release, Approaching Normal. Tropicana box office, 1-800-526-2935 Switchfoot is an alt-band from San Diego whose new album Hello Hurricane is due Phil Vassar Aug. 28, Tropicana Showroom for release Oct. 6.
Tropicana
The Comedy Stop is a 300-seat venue in The Quarter at Tropicana. Regular showtimes are Sun.-Thurs., 10pm ($23); Fri. 9 & 11:15pm ($23) and Sat. 9 & 11:15pm ($26). Scheduled Aug. 13-16 are Rick Crom, Butch Bradley and Jim Carroll. On tap Aug. 17-23 are Stephen Thomas, Chrissy Burns and Carl Strong. Appearing Aug. 24-30 are Al Ducharme and Greg Morton. Kozak the Magician appears daily, ($23), with a dinner show package for $30. Showtimes are Sun.Thurs., 7pm; Fri. and Sat., 6pm (dinner Country singer-songwriter Phil Vassar seating one hour prior). Those under 18 headlines at the Trop on Friday, Aug. must be accompanied by an adult. 28, at 9pm. Tickets range from $25$50. Vassar’s numerous hits include “Just Another Day in Paradise,” “Six-Pack Summer,” “Love is a Beautiful Thing” and “This is My Life.” His latest album, Hotel Casino Prayer of a Common Man, reflects his devotion to family, home and has a more con- Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the Trump Marina box office. For more info, templative and emotional tone. call 1-800-777-8477
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‘Fame’
Now–Sept. 9, Tropicana Showroom Fame, the musical that began as a movie, became a popular TV series and later was transformed into a stage hit, has arrived at the Trop for a summer run through Sept. 9. Showtimes are Monday, 8pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:30 and 8pm; Thurs., 8pm; Sat. 9pm (except Aug. 8) and Sunday, 7pm. Visit ticketmaster.com for the complete schedule. Fame, the Academy-Award winning motion picture was released in 1980. This was followed by a highly successful TV show that ran for six seasons, winning multiple Emmy awards. First presented as a stage show in Miami with new music in 1988, the show was performed off-Broadway in 20032004. In September 2009 Fame will be reintroduced to a new generation of fans through a re-make of the motion picture. (See story p. 56; see video at acweekly. com/video)
‘Yesterday’ — A Tribute to the Beatles Liverpool Club Theater (North Tower) The Las Vegas show band Yesterday – A Tribute to the Beatles performs “The British Are Coming!” in the Liverpool Club Theater setting depicting the Cavern 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,
‘Hypno-Sterical’
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)
Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420; or Trump Plaza or Boardwalk Hall box office
‘Carnival of Wonders’
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.
Demi Lovato
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)
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort
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‘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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Aug. 15, Taj Arena Jeff Dunham headlines at the Taj on Saturday, Aug. 15, 4 and 8pm. Tickets are $60.50, $50.50 & $40.50. Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his suitcase posse are very funny. The public has responded by making his Comedy Central one-hour special, Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself, one of the network’s highest rated standup specials ever. The DVD of the same name has gone on to be one of the most successful comedy titles in history. Dunham’s posse includes comic genius Peanut, everyman Walter, José Jalapeño, superhero Melvin and Achmed, the dead terrorist.
Aug. 22, Taj Arena Pop sensation Demi Lovato and David Archuleta of American Idol fame will rock The Taj Arena on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7pm. Tickets are $39.50 and $49.50 Lovato came into the limelight in June 2008 with her role in Disney Channel’s original movie, Camp Rock, followed by the release of her first album, Don’t Forget. She is currently starring in the Disney Channel series Sonny with a Chance, and will co-star with Selena Gomez in the upcoming Disney Channel original movie Princess Protection Program. Lovato is working on new material for her sophomore solo album due out later this summer. David Archuleta, the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol, came to national attention and captured the hearts of a nation with several show stopping performances on the show.
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Judging Too Soon? I By Whitney Ullman
T’S F U N N Y H O W I N L I F E W E J U D G E P E O P LE based on their gender, race or age — and plenty of times we are incorrect in our conclusions. For instance, have you ever met an elderly couple with the energy of a much younger pair? Or a woman who loves to fix cars? Or a man that loves going clothes shopping? Typically these traits are not what we think of when we make our assumptions before getting to know certain people. I love girly things, for instance, but I am not such a girly girl. I love the color pink. I hate bugs. I absolutely love a girl’s best friend (diamonds) and buying things that I absolutely need. Like shoes. But the funny thing is I’m not into certain things that are typically considered girly. For instance, I don’t really enjoy flowers. Yes, they are pretty and smell nice, but I feel as though they are a waste of money — especially since I’m really bad at keeping them alive! In lieu of roses I would prefer to get an edible arrangement with some chocolate-covered strawberries. That way at least I can eat it. Another thing that I know I’ll catch some slack for is that I think weddings are a waste of money. I mean think about it, some people literally go into debt to finance a wedding just so everyone else can be happy. Right? I mean how many times do you hear people talk about how they are still paying off their wedding years afterward, or that they had a bad time because the family was fighting all night. Basically you are having a wedding to have everyone share in your special day, but the truth is that we try to make it super fancy to impress other people and make them happy. In my opinion, people would be just as
I know I couldn’t believe it either, but after a friend told me about how great the chicken was I had to go there and see for myself. Coming from a girl whose first real job was at a Boston Market and until this day still likes their rotisserie chicken (although lately I have been disappointed), I will never go to BM again. If I want a nice fresh chicken then Bobby Chez is the place to be for me. The owners, Bob and Jessica Clark, say that, “all of the food is high quality and made fresh daily.” Their motto is “To Taste is to Enjoy” and boy they aren’t lying. Besides the chicken, my friend had another favorite, Bobby Chez’s stuffed mushroom (breaded and deep fried) with cream cheese, mushroom and crab. It looked so tasty but, I was too stuffed from my chicken and Asian salad to try some. I would have never known that people don’t take me seriously. Bottom line: don’t judge Bobby Chez in Egg Harbor Township, a place famous for too quickly when assessing other people; try to get to know its Jumbo lump crab cakes would have such a beautiful them first. Like I’ve said before all of us have many things and amazing variety of dishes. And for those of you who in common, so by talking with each another we will natu- are in a rush, no frets because they will give you your rally gain better mutual respect for each other. If you want order along with instructions on how to heat it up. They a good laugh, search for the old Ameriquest “don’t judge call it: “Heat and Eat Gourmet Seafood.” I can’t wait to go back. Would anyone like to join me? n too quickly” commercials. You’ll see what I mean. happy to celebrate in a fire hall with a DJ and a buffet of good food. It should be about sharing this special time with friends and family and not sharing your bank account. The point is to retain enough money to start your life together, not spend it in hopes to break even. Anyway, enough of that. How about thoughts based on age? For instance, I have led many organizations and won a few awards for being a top producer in my profession and yet, because of my (youngish) age, sometimes I find that
I love girly things, but I am not such a girly girl.
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I had the most scrumptious rotisserie chicken with a side of Asian cole slaw that was to die for and you will never guess where. This place had such a wide array of items on their menu that I was in disbelief. I would have never known that I could go here for some fresh seafood as well as salad and chicken wings. Where, you ask? Bobby Chez in Egg Harbor Township. Yes, that’s right, the same place that has the tagline “Famous Jumbo lump Crab cakes.”
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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OCEAN CITY EVENTS (SEE MORE From Cute, To Rock, To Weird
Things starts off very cute in Ocean City Thursday (Aug. 13) with the city’s annual baby parade, moves onto some great musical diversity through the weekend and ends up getting just plain weird for next week. Yep, it’s O.C. in August. The city’s 100th baby parade goes off at 10:15am Thursday from 6th12th streets. Notice that it’s not the 100th anniversary of the parade. City historians peg the first parade
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as happening in 1901 and acknowledge that a few years were skipped. But the parade has been a yearly constant since WWII. Sunday the O.C. Pops goes operatic at the Music Pier (8pm), but the real musical treat may be Dokken, which performs at the pier as part of the Stockton Goes to the Beach concert series on Monday. The series has brought great acts to town this summer, such as Hal Ketchum and Dickey Betts, but Dokken, a hard-rocking
’80s hair band, should liven up the pier tremendously. Then things get weird. Monday starts O.C’s yearly Weird Week, with separate weird contests held at the Music Pier at 11am Aug. 17 to 21. Never shy about coming up with wild promotions, the city will hold “Whacky But Not Tacky” events such as salt water taffy, French fry and pie sculpting, wet T-shirt throwing and the Miss and Mister Miscellaneous contest. Like they said — weird. — Mike Pritchard
tortoise, boa constrictor and python for kids in grades 4–8. Free. 3-4pm. Call 525-9444 ext. 351 or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
ONGOING THROUGH LABOR DAY: Family Film & Fun Night Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton’s Square 810 Asbury Ave. Tuesdays. $4 per person or max $15 per family. 7:15pm. Funtastic Tuesdays Asbury Ave. 10am–1pm. Entertainment,
face painters, balloon sculptors. Tuesdays with Radio Disney Children’s Pavilion, 11th and Boardwalk. 6:30-8pm for music, dancing and prizes. Also strolling entertainment between 6th–14th sts. Evenings on Asbury Asbury Ave. Wednesdays. Free entertainment, evening shopping, music, dining & shopping specials 5-8pm. Market Days Asbury Ave. Thursdays. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors. 10am–1pm. n
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The Island Grill
Address: 1st and Atlantic avenues, Ocean City Phone: 391-9616 Details: No liquor allowed; Visa/MC/ Discover accepted. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11:30am On the Web: ocnjislandgrill.com
Fare Game
Wild game and eclectic seasonal entrees are the main bill-of-fare at Ocean City’s Island Grill By Frank Gabriel PHOTO BY NICK VALINOTE
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N A SIX-AND-A-HALF-MILE-LONG barrier island resort town whose population swells nearly tenfold during the summer months, Ocean City’s Island Grill offers a dining option that is at once both seasonal and remarkably diverse. Owned and operated by Chef Andrew Yoa and wife Allison, who runs the front of the house, the restaurant specializes in unusual items from around the globe. Specifically, their “Safari menu” accentuating wild game has always been a focal point of the bill of fare. Thus far in 2009, Yoa indicates that kangaroo, antelope and wild boar have all gained favor with his clientele. Yoa’s roots at the shore trace back multiple generations. Summering here since the time of his boyhood, Yoa dreamed of one day returning to live here and open his own eatery. Currently in its 14th season, the Island Grill has fulfilled that aspiration, and continues to prosper. Yoa himself is bullish on Ocean City’s overall food scene, and serves as the current president of O.C.’s Restaurant Association, now in its third year. This past winter, he created a Web site for the initial O.C. Restaurant Week, spending “over 200 hours” working on the project in time for the 10-day event. “We wanted everybody to be involved,” says Yoa, explaining that a plethora of casual, snack and dessert empori-
ums throughout town were all brought together cooperatively, perhaps for the first time ever. Laurie Howey, the city’s communications manager, and a prominent member of the Restaurant Week team says of Yoa: “He is dedicated entrepreneur and, in light of the economy’s downturn, he and Restaurant Association members really met the challenges they faced this year.” But it’s in the kitchen where this 2004 graduate of blue chip Johnson and Wales University achieves his highest purpose. The fruit of the seas naturally find their way onto the bold, lengthy menu in
any number of styles and expressions. Yoa speaks glowingly about a seafood distributor he’s begun using this year — Pennsylvania-based Samuel and Sons. The Philly fishmonger has afforded him access to many more species, nicely harmonizing with the worldly Safari items. Among those which have found their way onto his plates are Fiji Island Pink Cod, Aji (a Japanese member of the mackerel family) and farm-raised red snapper and a real favorite of the chef. He’s taken to pairing these proteins — many of them Asian in nature — with ingredients like caviar, tropical fruits, cold chutneys
and fruit salsas. With more than a dozen “Catch of the Day” items on his nightly addition board, Yoa has plenty to choose from when asked about particular specials. Like sturgeon, a legendary fish long prized for its roe, originally abundant in the Delaware Basin until overfished during the earlier part of the previous century. Yoa’s farmraised Tennessee sturgeon is pan-seared, then served up alongside seaweed salad, pink ginger and mango wasabi. Another Pacific denizen, Kijaki or Hawaiian blue marlin, receives a similar treatment. The sport fish, largely unavailable commercially from Atlantic catches, is coated with black and white sesame seeds and also accompanied by those healthy aquatic greens. The list of these options at the Island Grill could go on for paragraphs, but beyond food, what makes Yoa most satisfied about his venture is its familyoriented nature. In addition to Allison, his parents Jim and Deb and grandfather Harry all play roles in the facility. Harry, in fact, despite being more than 90 years of age, still works the Sunday breakfast buffet. Which would only make sense in a town known as “America’s Greatest Family Resort.” 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
2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three generations.
Angeloni’s II Restaurant
2400 Arctic Ave. 344-7875. angelonis.com. Fine Italian cuisine and impressive wine selection.
Atlantic City Bar & Grill
1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 348-8080. atlanticcitybar.com. Lobster, homemade pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and more.
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
111 S. Chelsea Ave. , inside Chelsea
hotel. thechelsea-ac.com. 3482200. One of the newly opened Chelsea Hotel’s two Stephen Starr restaurants.
Chelsea Pub
8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Popular local hangout is open 24 hours, seven days. Mon.-Fri. Happy hour 11:30am-1pm, 4-6pm.
Dock’s Oyster House
2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar.
Ducktown Tavern
2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining.
El Charro! 2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant.
Girasole Ristorante
3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily.
Imperial Inn
3124 Atlantic Ave. 347-8810. Serving exceptional Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese food.
Irish Pub
St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 3449063. theirishpub.com. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Daily lunch and dinner specials.
Knife & Fork
3600 Atlantic Ave. Corner of Atlantic and Pacific aves. knifeandforkinn.com. 344-1133. Historic landmark restaurant with the finest seafood and steaks prepared
Serving breakfast lunch and dinner.
on a wood-fired grill.
Latitude 39°
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.
Little Saigon
2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119. Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine.
Longhorn Steak House
2108 Atlantic Ave. 344-2050. Serving lunch and dinner. 11:30am-10pm weekdays, till 11pm weekends.
Los Amigos
1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. losamigosrest.com/AC. Mexican food, fresh seafood and prime steaks.
Megan’s Good Grub & Pub
1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave. 289-8950. megansgoodgrubandpub.com. 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.
White House Sub Shop
2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.’s legendary sub shop.
The Wonderbar
New York Diner
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.
Old Waterway Inn
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lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer. 3101 Pacific Ave., at Flamingo Motel. 345-8887. Full diner menu. New York-style deli sandwiches. 1700 W. Riverside Dr. 347-1793. Specializing in seafood and steak. Open for dinner Wed. through Sun. 5-10pm.
Pho Hoa Cali
3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063. Authentic Vietnamese noodle house.
Pic A Lilli Pub
229 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. Open 24/7. Full Menu. Serving lunch & dinner daily. Try their wings.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. serioussteaks.com. Corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list.
Teplitzky’s
28 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-8928. Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.
111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. thechelsea-ac.com.1-800548-3030. Stephen Starr’s diner-inspired venue also housing a hideaway cocktail lounge and coffee shop.
The Melting Pot
Tun Tavern
Melaka Restaurant
2112 Atlantic Ave., 441-1100. meltingpotcom. Fondue restaurant offers unique and interactive dining experience.
Mexico Restaurant
3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. mexicorestaurant.com. Cocktail
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Two Convention Way. 347-7800. tuntavern.com. A.C.’s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Microbrews.
Whiskey Grille
20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290.
Andre’s Italian Restaurant
1312 W. Brigantine Ave. 2661124. Serving pizza, subs, steaks, Italian dinners, grilled seafood, cappuccino and desserts.
Goochie Brothers
4208 Harbour Beach Blvd. 2663100. Italian cuisine and pizzeria.
Laguna Grill Martini Bar
1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view.
L’Aragosta Ristorante
3400 Brigantine Blvd. 266-2808. Northern and Southern Italian cuisine.
The Links Bar & Grille
1075 North Shore Dr. 266-1388. brigantinegolf.com. Beautiful views of golf course, casual ambiance.
Macedonian Grill
3015 Brigantine Blvd. at 31st St. 264-8801. macedoniangrill.com. Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Yuki Hana
3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608. Japanese/Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar.
DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Barrels
9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 8234400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Linwood.
Billy Ho’s Imperial East
7800 Ventnor Avenue, Margate. 487-8052. Open 7 days 11am10:30 pm. Modern Chinese cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner specials. “We deliver, even to the beach.” Free parking lot.
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. Eatin, 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 occasions. Pick up, eat in and delivery.
Downbeach Deli
8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 8237310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dune
9510 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 487-7450. Prix Fixe menu available. Reservations suggested. Local produce, poultry and fish.
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Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant 9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1293. Home of authentic home-cooked Italian cuisine and two-for-one specials.
Gertrude’s
7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 8233003. gertrudesventnor.com. Dinner from 5pm seven days per week.
Hannah G’s
7310 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-1466. (Cafe located at 7303 Ventnor Ave. 822-6000).
Johnny’s Café
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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. 4876001. 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.
Rt. 9, Central Square, Linwood. 926-9900. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food in intimate setting. Also in Margate. Take out/ Delivery.
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
9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com. Menu highlights fresh seafood and produce and prime cuts of meat.
Tomatoe’s
9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8227535 or tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees.
Ventura’s Greenhouse
106 Benson Ave., Margate. 8220140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.
Yama Japanese Restaurant
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Euro Gourmet Cafe and The Gelato Factory
6525 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 4876525. Italian ice and gelato made on premises. Also featuring breakfast, lunch & dinner specialties. Delivery.
Red Room Café
141 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor. 8221067. Gourmet pizzas, Italian specialties.
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9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8228423. Lunch and dinner specials. Starlight Garden bar open daily. 9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-4759. Authentic Japanese cuisine.
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veal, seafood, pasta, steaks and brick-oven pizzas. Banquet facilities.
5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8228105. Sushi and sashimi; over 100 special rolls, plus tempura and other cooked specials.
Maynard’s Café
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1002. shoreclubbar.com. Great views of Egg Harbor Bay. Lunch, dinner and bar. Open seven days for lunch and dinner.
303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 822-
Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante
2405 New Rd., Northfield. 6467565. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.
Athenian Garden
619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818. Authentic Greek cuisine.
Atlantic City Sub Shop
Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 6467799. atlanticcitysubshops.com. Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays.
A Touch of Italy
Black Horse Pike, Cardiff/EHT. 6461855. touchofitaly.net. Serving
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Dubliner Irish Pub
Barrels
325 Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway. 652-2210, dublineririshpubandgrill.com.
East Bay Crab & Grill
Black Horse Pike at English Creek Ave., EHT. 272-8808. berkshiregrill.net. Great seafood and thick, juicy, tender steaks.
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.
Bombay Indian Restaurant
English Creek Restaurant
Berkshire Grill
English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience.
3003 English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 677-0016. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Menu includes Italian specialties, pasta, seafood and smoked fish platters.
Bulldogs
Feather Cafe & Grill
743 White Horse Pike, Galloway. 965-4433. Neighborhood sports bar serving American dishes.
6041 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 3775555. Traditional and authentic northern and southern Indian cuisine. Indian lunch buffet daily from 11am-2:30pm. Also serves American entrees.
Cavallino Nero
4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties.
Formica Bros. Bakery
Kensington Square, Northfield. 646-6565. formicabrosbakery. com. Cafe features daily lunch specials. Open 7am-7pm.
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.
Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern
Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6520544. Family restaurant, casual dining.
Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273663, charliesbar.com. Popular buffalo wings. No credit cards. Over 15 TVs for sporting events.
Fuji
210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861. Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and steak.
Chickie’s and Pete’s
6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. chickiesandpetes.com. Sports-themed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches.
Gaspare’s
Ocean Heights Ave. & Zion Rd., Bargaintown. 653-2112. Gourmet Italian seafood bar and grill.
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.
Gianna’s Cafe
Crab Trap
Gilchrist Offshore
The Plaza at Center Point, 1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 677-0470; FAX 677-8885. California cuisine in a casual, upscale setting.
On the Circle in Somers Pt. 9277377, thecrabtrap.com Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks,
734 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne, 965-3433. Great breakfast and lunch specials.
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Athenian Garden
Sunday Breakfast 8am - noon Lunch & Dinner Daily · Closed Monday
Serving Authentic Greek & American Dishes Zagat Rated “Excellent”
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Reservations Welcome
Beef • Lamb • Chicken • Pork • Kabobs Every Tues. - 2nd Floor Whole Fresh Fish • Musaka • Pastitsio $20 cover per set includes hot & 1/2 lb. Burgers (Beef or Lamb) • Filet Mignon cold buffet Lamb Chops and Much More! 619 So. New York Rd. (Rt. 9) Galloway Township
Ginza Japanese Restaurant 6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 3832588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 3833999) Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.
Goodfellows, W.L.
310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway; 652-1942. Home of the French Fried Lobster Tail, gourmet burgers, steaks, seafood, and homemade Italian specialties.
Gourmet Italian Cuisine
324 S Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ. 6521398. Serving authentic Italian food and fine wines. Tues., July 28, “Shore After Work Cocktails and Conversation Social,” 5:30-9pm. $12 admission ($10 before 6:15pm). Come meet new friends. Cash bar with buffet 6:30-7:30pm. Membership not required.
Great American Pub
Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1990. Great gourmet Black Angus burgers. Happy hour six days a week. Free poker Tues.Weds.
Gregory’s Restaurant
900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. gregorysbar.com. Serving lunch & dinner until 1am. Food and beverage specials.
The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.
55 Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 6017533. Offers a selection of fresh, homemade goods daily and a variety of tasty soups. Relaxing atmosphere, reasonably price.
Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)
Open daily 11:30am-3pm for lunch and 3-10pm for dinner.
com. Open daily 10am. Drink specials.
The Inn at Sugar Hill
Library III
Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 625-2226. innatsugarhill.com. Great food and cocktails on the waterfront.
JD’s Pub & Grille
45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000. 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.
Mays Landing Diner
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
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.
Zion Rd. & Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Twp. 927-6363. julianospub.com Sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta and seafood.
Mickey & Minnie’s
L’s Restaurant
Mount Fuji
265 S. New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway, 652-6050. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
La Pizzatega
Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. Serving seafood, veal pasta, steak, subs and salads.
Levari’s Seafood & American Grill
Tuckahoe Rd. and Rt. 50, Petersurg. 628-2225.levarisamericangrill.
733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. 965-1877. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Closed Mondays. 136 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar.
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The Nizam’s
6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6778829. Northern and Southern Indian food, including nan, tandori and vegetarian dishes. Major credit cards accepted. Lunch buffett $9.95.
Oyster Creek Inn
41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 652-8565. Old-fashioned fresh seafood house with waterfront dining.
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988 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9269611. inletrestaurantnj.com.
1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 6463604. 2300 Wrangleboro Rd., Mays Landing. 484-1366.
Joseph’s Restaurant at the Tuscany House
La Hacienda
The Inlet
Manhattan Bagel
1470 White Horse Pike, Hammonton. 561-9621. joesmaplewood.com. Italian specialties and “world’s best spaghetti.”
Hu Tieu
Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets.com. 1960s-themed classic burger joint and more.
3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. Lunch, dinner, latenight snacks, pizza. Free delivery to EHT, Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point.
Maplewood Inn
119 Route 50, Corbin City. 6283024. ls-jbones.com. Traditional, casual dining. J-Bones Tavern inside.
Johnny Rockets
Mangia by the Greens
Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. www.jojositaliangrille.com. Homemae Italian specialties.
5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Open 24 hours. Full dinner menu. Eat in/take out/delivery. Asian Mall, Pleasantville Shopping Center, 700 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 646-8977. Vietnamese cuisine.
6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6457655. libraryiii.com. Murph’s crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar.
Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille
72 N. Breman Ave., (Renault Winery), Egg Harbor City. 9652111. www.renaultwinery.com. Casual family cuisine, full bar with piano entertainment.
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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.
PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille
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
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4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons shopping center), Mays Landing. 485-0071. Japanese cuisine w/ Japanese steak, seafood house and sushi bar.
Sam’s Bar & Grill
18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 6465128. samsbarandgrill.com.
Simply Fondue
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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 7am10pm 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, 10am2pm.
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.
party trays.
OCEAN CITY AND SOUTH 701 Mosaic
701 4th St., Ocean City. 3982700. 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.
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.
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 artinspired decor while feasting on French cuisine.
Sack O’ Subs
926 Asbury Ave., OC. 525-0460. Hot and cold subs, french fries, pizzas, homemade soups, salads and dinners.
Vince’s
341 West White Horse Pike (Odesse Ave. & Rt.9), Pomona. 892-3704. Summertime BBQs as well as catering for any event.
25 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-4567. vincesrestaurant. net. A family business in same location for over 50 years. Great views.
Ventura’s Offshore Café
Ward’s Pastry
TW Howell’s
2015 Shore Rd., Northfield, venturascafe.com. 641-5158. Awardwinning filet mignon, pan pizzas and more. Delivery.
Vic’s Subs
742 Ohio Ave., Absecon. 6450500. Hot & cold subs, salads,
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730 Asbury Ave., OC. 399-1260. Doughnuts, cakes, pies, etc.
Yesterday’s
316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora, 390-1757. yesterdaysbar.com. Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks and take-out. n
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BALLY’S 340-2000 Arturo’s
Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York flare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria. Open 5:30–10pm Sun.–Tues.; Sat. 5:30–11. Closed Wed.-Fri.
Red Pearl
Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting. On the sixth floor. Hours: Sat & Sun 5:30pm-11pm.
Bally’s Brunch
Spa Café
Ben & Jerry’s
The Bagel & Doughnut Connection
Brunch every Sunday at The Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person. Enjoy all your signature favorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory. Open daily 10am–11pm.
Johnny Rockets
340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily 8–11am. Lunch & dinner served daily from 11ammidnight during the week, 11am-3am on weekends.
Noodle Village
Located in the Spa at Bally’s, offering health-conscious meals Sat.–Sun. noon–4pm.
Open daily 7am–10pm (to mid. on Fri. & Sat.).
WILD WILD WEST AT BALLY’S 340-2000 Gold Tooth Gerties
Bakery, bagel sandwiches, and more. Open daily 6:30am– 12:30pm; Sat & Sun to 8pm.
Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese “comfort foods.” Open Sun. 8am-6am; Mon., Wed.–Fri. 11:30am-6am; Tues. 11:30am-12am; Sat. 10am– 6am.
Lone Star Snack Bar
Pickles Deli
All-you-can-eat, Western-style buffet. Hours: Breakfast: Sat & Sun 7:30am-11:30am ($15.99 plus tax); Lunch: Sun-Fri 12pm3pm ($16.99 plus tax); Dinner: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 3pm8pm, Tues & Fri 3pm-9pm ($21.99 plus tax) Seafood Buffet with all you can eat crab legs: Sat 12pm-10pm ($25.99 plus tax).
Serving traditional New York style Deli favorites. Call Pickles Hotline at 340-2320 for hours of operation.
The Reserve/Preview Bar
Bally’s iconic culinary experience. Seasonal celebration of great steaks and the very best in fresh seafood. The restaurant’s Preview Bar offers the latest mixologist creations and its own take on seafood tapas. Hours: Fri. , Sat. 5:30–11pm; Sun. brunch 10am–2pm; dinner, 5:30–10pm; Wed-Thurs. 5:30– 10pm; closed Mon and Tues. Preview bar open Wed-Sun from 5pm-12am.
6ix: A Bistro
American bistro featuring great
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lucky $7.77 blackboard specials all day, every day, open 24 hours, except closed Mon. 10pm, reopens Tues. 7am. Located on the sixth floor. Breakfast served anytime.
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Burgers, hot dogs. Open Sun-Fri. 12pm–2am. Sat. 12pm-4am.
Sports Bar
Snacks from the Lone Star Snack Bar are served. Open 24 hrs.
Virginia City Buffet
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Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood. Open Tues.–Thurs. 5–11pm; Fri.–Sat. 5pm–midnight; Sun. 4–10pm. Closed Mon.
Borgata Buffet
Extensive buffet menu. $28.95 (plus tax) for dinner Mon.–Fri. (4–9pm), Sat. (4–10pm), Sun. (4–9pm); Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (8– 11:15am); Brunch, $23.95 Sun. (8am–3pm); Lunch $17.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (noon–3pm).
Bread + Butter
Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts. Open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 7am-8pm; Wed. open 24 hours starting at 7am; Thurs. overnight-8pm; Fri. & Sat.,7am-2am.
Fornelletto
Celebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare. Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur: 5-11pm; Fri & Sat: 5pm - mid.; Sun: 5-11pm
Gypsy Bar
Open Mon. & Wed. 5pm–1am (no food); Tues. 11:30am-1am (no food); Thurs. 5pm-2am; Fri. 5pm–3am; Sat. noon–3am; Sun. noon–1am
Izakaya
A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson, offers hot and cold appetizers, a la carte grilled meats and fishes, a sushi bar, tempura selections and heartier entrees. Open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 5–11pm; Fri. 5pm-12am; Sat. 5pm-2am. Izakaya Mondays feature $7 select sushi and robatayaki along with two for $7 beers.
Noodles of the World
Open Mon.–Thurs. noon–2am; Fri. noon–4am; Sat. 11am–4am; Sun. 11am–2am.
Old Homestead Steak House
Domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse. Open Mon.-Thurs. 5-11pm; Fri .& Sat., 5pm-12am.; Closed on Sun.
SeaBlue
Celebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with
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The Cafeteria
Full of quick food options: Lettuce Head, Tony Luke’s, Ben and Jerry’s, Villa Pizza, Minibar,
Panda Express, Fat Burger (open 24hrs.) and Hibachi-San. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–midnight; Fri., Sat. 11am–2am.
The Metropolitan
French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes and features a Gelato Bar and Oyster Bar.
Wolfgang Puck American Grille
Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas: The tavern offers moderately priced, approachable fine dining and the main dining room offers a sophisticated dining experience. Open Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 5-11pm in the
tavern. The main room is open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 5-9:30pm; Fri. & Sat. 5-11 pm. Closed Wed. & Thurs.
CAESARS 348-4411 Caesars Sunday Brunch
Served 10am–2pm on the second level. Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet omelet.
Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Mary’s.
Cafe Roma
Coffee shop w/take-out available. Open Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am-11pm; Open 24 hours from Fri. 8am to Sun. 11pm. Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar Located adjacent to the Palace East gaming area, Kwi offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines. Hours: Sun.–Thurs. noon–2am; Fri., Sat.
noon–6am.
La Piazza Buffet Buffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily (7–11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:30am–4pm); $23.99 (plus tax) for dinner (4–9pm). Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. 11:30 –10pm, Sun. 11:30am – 8pm.
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348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner served Tues., Wed., Thurs. 5:30– 10pm; weekends until 11pm. Bar & lounge open until 2am; closed Sun.-Mon.
Mon.-Fri lunch noon-3:30pm; Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-10pm., (bar to 11pm); Fri. 5-11pm, (bar to midnight); Sat. noon-11pm, (bar to midnight); Sun. noon10pm (bar to 11pm).
The Continental
449-1044. www.mortons. com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 5–11pm; Sun. 5–10pm. Bar 12·21 opens nightly at 5pm with appetizer menu. Reservations recommended. Prime Sundays w/ proceeds going to Make-AWish.
674-8300, www.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.” Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–4pm. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 11am-4pm. Dinner Sun.–Thurs. 4–10pm; Fri.-Sat. 4–11pm (bar stays open until midnight).
Nero’s Grill
Game On!
Morton’s
Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster. Reservations accepted. Open Thurs. 5:30 – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 6 –10:30pm.
345-6800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant. Featuring a DJ, more than 90 high-definition televisions, plus a mechanical bull.
Primavera
Phillips Seafood
Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites. Reservations recommended. Open Sun. & Mon. 5:30 – 10pm, Fri. & Sat., 6pm – 10:30pm.
The Bacchanal
Guests treat themselves to a lavish, five-course dinner while, musicians, wine “goddesses,” and costumed staff entertain and provide shoulder rubs. Open Fri.–Sat., 6–10:30pm.
The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan
674-0100. Stephen Starr’s restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks. Chef Darrell Raymond incorporates dishes from the restaurant’s two forbearers (NYC and Philly), while developing original modern specialties.
348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes since 1956. Serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and features an open, expedition kitchen. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.
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.
Trinity Pub and Carvery
345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.
HARRAH’S RESORT 441-5000 Bluepoint Bar
A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.
Club Cappuccino
Coffee bar. Fine gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso and teas accompanied by homemade pastries, cookies and brownies.
Corner Grille & Deli
Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.
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; an array of oysters are delivered fresh daily. Lunch daily, 11am3pm. Dinner Mon.-Sat., 3pmmid.; Sun. 3-11pm. Bar open daily from 11am.
Polistina’s Italian Ristorante
Sonsie
345-6300. New chef Andrew Sciaretta combines world-fusion menu with steakhouse cuisine.
Enjoy family style, Italian favorites and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces. Closed Wed.-Thurs.
Souzai Sushi & Sake
Reflections
Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.
A 24-hour cafe offering steaks, seafood, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast is available anytime.
The Steakhouse
Gourmet restaurant offers a raw bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more. Open daily at 5:30pm; closed Mon.-Tues.
Taste of the Shore
Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.
Temptations Fine Chocolate & Coffee
Located on first level of Waterfront Tower. Open 8am10pm Sun.-Thurs., until 2am on Fri. & Sat.
Waterfront Buffet
Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99 (plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner; $18.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Sat. 8:30am–noon brunch; 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am-1:30pm brunch; 29pm dinner.
HILTON 347-7111 Cappuccino’s
Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open 24 hours Sun.-Fri.; open 7am-11pm Sat.
Cornucopia Buffet
Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $16 (includes tax). Hours are 11:30 am-9pm Sun.-Fri; 11:30 am10pm on Sat.
Empress Gem Noodle Bar Asian noodle bar open 1pm4am Mon.-Thurs., 1pm-5am Fri., noon-5am Sat. and noon4am Sun.
Horizons
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. 4:3010pm; Mon.-Tues. noon-mid.; Fri., Sat. 4:30-11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.
Peregrines’
The only five-star rated dining establishment in Atlantic City, awarded by the American Academy of Restaurant & Hospitality Sciences. A gourmet restaurant offering regional and international contemporary cuisine featuring seafood. Open for dinner Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10pm. Reservations recommended.
The Oaks
New York-style steakhouse featuring prime meats and the freshest seafood served in a refined atmosphere. Open for dinner Wed.–Thurs. 6-10pm; Fri.Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun. brunch, 10am-3pm. Reservations recommended. The bar area features the Oaks Burger Bar.
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 and more. Open Fri. 6pm-1am; Sat. noon1am; Sun. noon-7pm.
Boardwalk Perks
Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Sun.–Thurs. 7am–6pm; Fri.–Sat. 7am–10pm.
Breadsticks Cafe & Grill
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight fare. Open 24 hours daily.
The Buffet
Offers an international menu, as well a full complement of all-American selections. 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.
Capriccio
This perennial Zagat Award-winning 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. Open for dinner Thurs.–Sat. Hours: Thurs.-Fri. 611pm; Sat. 5-11pm. Sun. brunch 9:30am–2pm.
Gallagher’s Burger Bar
Burger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burgers) and more. Open daily: Mon.–Thurs. 4–10pm; Fri. & Sun. noon–10pm; Sat. noon–11pm.
Gallagher’s Steakhouse
340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse (where the “New York Strip” steak was first served) is located on Resorts’ dining level and features traditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on
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SHOWBOAT 343-4000 Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.
Soup, overstuffed sandwiches, made-to-order pizza and desserts, 24/7.
Casa Di Napoli
Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade salad and breads.
French Quarter Buffet
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., 410 pm Seafood Night, $25.99. Sat. noon-3pm lunch, $17.99; dinner, all-u-can-eat lobster 4-10pm, $29.99. Closed Wed.Thurs.
House of Blues Restaurant 236-BLUE. New Orleans-style restaurant and bar.
Mansion Cafe
Hearth-baked biscuits, overstuffed sandwiches, hearty salads and more. Home of the $3 Big Easy Burger.
Rib & Chophouse
Steaks, chops, chicken and fresh seafood, char-grilled to specification. Raw bar plus the freshest catch.
Royal Noodle House
Located next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes.
Starbucks Coffee
Signature drinks, including lattes and other specialty coffee drinks and pastry selection.
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Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.
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Seaside Cafe
347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu.
This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.
Wellington’s
Offering classic seashore seafood dishe, steaks, freshly prepared seasonal specialties and the best gourmet in town. Ocean views from every table.
Tropicana’s The Marketplace: A Dam Good Deli
“Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups. Open 6am–midnight, until 2am on weekends.
Boardwalk Favorites
Classic Boardwalk treats including foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ
Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads. Open Mon.Fri. 8am–11pm; Sat. 8am–midnight, Sun. 8am-10pm.
Create-A-Cone
Patrons choose their favorite flavor and toppings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or take-out.
Fiesta Buffet
Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch; nightly seafood buffet for $24.95 per person (complimentary lobster tail on Fridays). Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. 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.
Starbucks
The leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world.
A Dam Good Sports Bar
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. Located in The Quarter. 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. www.cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.
The Palm
344-7256. www.thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes. Reservations suggested.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Somers Point Café
Address: 581 Ocean Heights Ave., Somers Point Hours: 7am-10pm, daily Phone: 788-8115
History: Mike DeLuca previously owned DeLuca’s Diner, a hugely popular pizzeria located in Margate, for seven years before recently opening the Somers Point Café. He closed the diner and opened the café because he wanted to have an establishment open year round instead of operating only seasonally. He chose Somers Point as a location because of what customers had told him while in Margate and because it is also where DeLuca calls home. “Customers had told me while at DeLuca’s that they needed a place like the diner offshore,” says DeLuca. “So we brought the same concept over here to Somers Point.”
What to Know: The venue, which also offers catering and delivery services, has a warm atmosphere as well as great prices with 90 percent of the dinner selections under $10. Everything is fresh, homemade, never frozen and great specials are offered during the week. On Wednesday, all-you-can-eat pasta — with four different sauces and four different pasta choices — is offered for $7.95, while Mon.-Fri. from 11am to 5pm, all-you-caneat soup and salad with Italian bread is just $5.95. Although the cafe has only been open for about two months, DeLuca has received a warm welcome from new customers and loyal followers alike. “It is a place where you can have a good family dinner,” explains DeLuca. “The atmosphere and ambiance is nice for a dinner setting. It’s very warm, not too extravagant. [It’s] not your average pizzeria or coffee shop.” Owner’s Tip: Mike recommends the Salmon Florentine, an enormously popular dinner special that comes with a beverage, choice of soup or salad, and dessert for $13.95 on the weekends. — Katie Harman Irish dishes. Live entertainment Wed.–Sat.
348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette.
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Stewart’s Root Beer
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. Private dining booths available on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
348-8600. Authentic pubs were imported from Ireland and reassembled here. Pub fare and modern interpretations of classic
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Famous for its root beer, ice cream floats, and hot dogs, Stewart’s is now located in Tropicana’s Transportation Center, serving all its popular snacks and goodies.
TRUMP MARINA 1-800-777-8477; 441-2000 The Bayside Buffet An all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs. ($16.99 pls. tax.), or sample
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the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 pls. tax.). A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.
Cosimo’s Pizza
Casual and classic Italian cuisine from pizza to Eggplant Parmigiana to Chicken Florentino.
DJ’s Steakhouse
Surround yourself with western charm while savoring gourmet steaks, chop, and seafood. Serving CAB prime meats and the freshest fish available. A Sunday through Thursday Three Course Chef Special Dinner menu is available for $35 per person. 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 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.
The Deck
Party on the Bay with live music every night, great food and drinks specials. Seasonal Operation, for hours call 441-2000.
TRUMP PLAZA 441-6000 24 Central Cafe
An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood and from Asian dishes to the latest martinis available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours daily.
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.
Broadway Buffet
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. www.evorestaurant. com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8am daily.
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. www.rainforestcafe.com. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am– 11pm. 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. Also serving Sunday Brunch from 10am–2pm. Located on the sixth floor.
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. Open Fri.–Sun. 6–11pm.
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Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–midnight; Fri.–Sat. 11am–1am.
Il Mulino New York
The 26-year-old Greenwich Village dining destination has debuted its 10th location in Atlantic City. Offer two distinct, side-by-side dining experiences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino. Executive Chef Michele Mazza pays homage to the Abruzzo region of Italy Open for dinner: Tues., Wed. & Sun., 5–10pm; Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 5–11 pm; closed Mon.
Trattoria Il Mulino
Casual dining experience offers a lounge. Has an open kitchen with a pizza oven and a communal table. Open for dinner: Tues., Wed. & Sun., 5–10pm; Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 5–11 pm; closed Mon.
Moon at Dynasty
Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections. Open Fri.– Sun. 6–11pm.
Sun. 5–10pm. Catering & delivery available. Reservations honored. Major credit cards accepted.
Safari Steak House
Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse received the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences. Open Fri.–Tues. 6–11pm; closed Wed.–Thurs.
Sultan’s Feast
Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order, a gourmet pizza station and dessert station. $14.98 (plus tax) for breakfast daily 8–11:30am; $22.47 for lunch/dinner Mon.–Fri. noon–9pm; $26.75 Sat.–Sun. for lunch/dinner (open until 10pm Sat A selection of eateries and shops:
Burger
Savor great burgers with an amazing choice of toppings. Open Mon.–Wed. & Sat. 11:30am-1am; Thurs. 11:30am– 9pm; Fri. 11:30am–midnight; Sun. 11:30am–9pm.
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The perfect place for a light breakfast, sandwiches, salads, paninis and gelato. Open 24 Hours Mon., Tues. & Wed.; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. 7am–9pm; Sat. 7am–midnight.
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Plate American Cafe
On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine. Serving lunch daily from 11am–3pm. Dinner served Sun.–Thurs. 5–11pm;. Fri. & Sat. 5pm–12:30am;
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‘Fame — The Musical’
Where: Tropicana Showroom When: Now to Sept. 9 How Much: $25
Dreaming of ‘Fame’ The hit film-turned-stage-musical continues run at Trop By Lori Hoffman
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OU CAN’T HELP BUT THINK that performers starring in a musical about high school performing arts students dreaming of fame remember their early days as young performers themselves. Although Fame, the stage musical now playing at the Trop, is based on the hit movie from 1980, it only features the title track from the film. The premise for the stage version is that it is set in the years right after the movie came out (19801984), and follows the dreams of the next batch of bright-eyed youngsters at the High School of the Performing Arts. We are introduced to a group of students and teachers including the serious actor Nick (Jeremy Jonet); the mousy Serena (Holly Laurent) who secretly adores him; the cocky and talented dancer, Tyrone (Ariel Padilla), who has trouble keeping up with his academic side; Iris (Tenealle Farragher), the haughty ballet dancer; Carmen (Susan Gearou), the Latin spitfire; piano whiz Schlomo (Jason Elliott Brown); Mabel (Tonya Thompson), the heavy set dancer, and the teachers, Miss Sherman (Amma Osei) and dance instructor Ms. Bell (Tracie Franklin). In the course of four years of high school their relationships will play out as characters fall in and out of love, confront challenges, battle a drug problem (in one instance), while singing and dancing their hearts out. While that premise has all the promise of the original, the music is not nearly as good as Fame the movie. There are several scenes that have the energy
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THE ‘FAME’ TIMELINE • 1980: Academy Award-winning film (for best score and song) is released, making Irene Cara a star. Also in the cast: Eddie Barth, Paul McCrane (Dr. Romano on E.R.), Barry Miller (Saturday Night Fever), Anna Meara, Gene Anthony Ray, Debbie Allen (as the dance teacher) and Richard Belzer (in a cameo role). • 1982-1987: Fame becomes a hit TV series on NBC starring Erica Gimpel in the Irene Cara role and with some of the cast from the movie (Debbie Allen, Albert Hague, Lee Curreri, Gene Anthony Ray) plus Carlo Imperato, Valerie Landsburg, Lori Singer and Nia Peeples. It was an even bigger hit in Great Britain. • 1988: Fame – The Musical is conceived and developed by David De Silva, with a book by Jose Fernandez, music by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy. The musical premieres in 1988 in Miami, Fla. • 1995: Fame — The Musical debuts in London. • 2003: The musical makes its New York
required and the show is always fun, but this production will not blow you away. However, for just $25, it does deliver a fun night out. Tonya Thompson has some sass as Mabel and delivers that sass in her big number “Mabel’s Prayer.” The num-
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debut off-Broadway • 2009: On Sept. 25, the remake of Fame is scheduled for release, with Kelsey Grammer, Charles S. Dutton and Megan Mullaney as the teachers.
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Heritage Links Golf Club Address: 1375 Route 9, Ocean View Phone: 390-4500
Details: Heritage Links is a cozy ninehole course sited about two miles west of Corson’s Inlet State Park, and about three miles inland between Strathmere and Ocean City. The Scottish linksstyle course is steeped in history, and is located on land owned through 11 generations of the Corson family — whalers who were among the first permanent settlers in Cape May County. Designed by course architect Mike Gaffney on 51 acres, the 1,700-yard, par-30 course was opened by Curtis Corson Jr. in 2001. Those who avoid golf courses bordered by residential development will likely enjoy Heritage Links, as it has what are undoubtedly the quietest neighbors in southern New Jersey. It overlooks a cemetery where generations of the
Corson family were laid to rest, back when it was not uncommon to inter the deceased on residential property. There are few sand traps at Heritage Links, and while it has been highly rated among less-experienced golfers it is not without challenging holes. One of its most challenging is the 109yard, par-three third hole, which has an elevated tee and no fairway — just a pond that golfers must hit over to reach the green. The course consists of six par-threes and three par-fours, the longest of which (the sixth hole) is just 339 yards long from the back of three tee boxes. Other course amenities include a pro shop, a snack bar and a practice putting green. Greens fees throughout the summer are $25 for nine holes and $40 for 18 (i.e. a $15 replay fee). Carts are $7.50 per nine holes per person. Fall rates drop to $20 for nine holes and $28 for 18.
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tournaments in the world. Both events have qualifiers by state, region or district that you must win, so just getting there is quite an accomplishment. All four local JGAA participate on the Cape Jr. Golf Tour and/or the JGA Tour. Alexander Hicks, age 16, placed 48th out of 146 qualifiers in the OIC’s 1618 division. David Hicks, 12, placed 66th out of 88 in the 12-13 age group. Both are from Cape May Court House. Local Kids Compete: Four Junior Heather Petronis, 16, placed 29th of Golfers Association of America (JGAA) 79 in the OIC and John Petronis, 13, members from South Jersey performed well recently at the Optimist who qualified for the OIC but opted International Championship (OIC) in instead to play in the TWC, was 91st Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and the U.S. out of 141 in that tournament. Both are Kids Golf Teens World Championship from Northfield. Congratulations to all! (TWC) in Pinehurst, N.C. Typically — Ray Schweibert there are about 26 countries that participate in these world/international events, and they are among the topeight largest stand-alone junior golf
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The Atlantic City Air Show returns for a 7th year of high-flying excitement
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T IS MORE THAN FITTING THAT Atlantic City hosts the “Thunder Over the Boardwalk” Air Show, the biggest mid-week show of its kind in the nation every year. An estimated 500,000700,000 people are expected to be looking skyward above the Boardwalk on Wednesday, Aug. 19. It was in Atlantic City that the term “airport” was first coined in reference to Bader Field, which until its closing in 2006, was the oldest operational municipal airport in the country. “Thunder Over The Boardwalk” returns to Atlantic City for a seventh year from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Borgata is the presenting sponsor, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights back as the main headliners. Atlantic City’s history as an air-show host goes all the way back to 1910 when the town hosted the Atlantic City Aero Show, with airplanes taking off from the beach. For the modern version, the planes take off from the FAA William J. Hughes Tech Center. “The air show has become the signature
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summer event for Atlantic City,” says Jeffrey Vasser, president of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. “Last year’s show attracted an estimated 700,000 people. It will be hard to top, but 2009’s air show is sure to be just as successful.” Dave Coskey, VP of marketing for the Borgata, says “The reason the show draws so many people ... is the unique setting for this show. Most air shows are at an airfield and charge admission. Here it is a free show over the beach, ocean and Boardwalk, and the last few years we have been blessed with beautiful weather. “It provides four to five hours of continuous entertainment for families. “I’ve always had a fascination with planes and I think it’s really cool the things these pilots can do with a plane. I’ve attended the show the last few years and have been impressed with how well the police keep the flow of traffic moving. It was easy to come into and get out of the city. I think the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce and the 177th Fighter Wing, who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the event,
have done a great job.” A United States Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines. The team is celebrating its 56th season this year. The four-aircraft diamond formation dem-
‘I’ve always had a fascination with planes and I think it’s really cool the things these pilots can do with a plane.’ – Dave Coskey, Borgata onstrates the training and precision of Air Force pilots, while the solo aircraft highlight the maximum capabilities of the F-16. The USAF Thunderbirds fly the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 52 aircraft. The commander of the Thunderbirds is Lt. Col. Greg Thomas. The F-16 represents the full range of capabilities possessed by the Air Force’s tactical fighters. This highly maneuverable multi-role fighter
has proven to be one of the world’s best precision tactical bombers and air-to-air combat aircraft. The United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team is the Army’s only official aerial demonstration unit, located at Fort Bragg, N.C. Their precision landings on the beach are always a favorite presentation at the show. Another popular presentation is the demonstration by the U.S. Coast Guard HH-65 Search & Rescue team. This unit is crucial to the safety of boaters along our coast. We also like to give props to our local top guns, the members of the 177th Fighter Wing, “Jersey Devils,” of the N.J. Air National Guard, based at Atlantic City International Airport. The 177th has been at this location since 1958. The Devils fly a single-seat F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft. Since October 1998, the wing has had an active involvement in Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. These are also the flyers that help protect our coastline from any terrorist threats. see more online @
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When the 2009 Atlantic City Air Show arrives on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the midtown Boardwalk becomes jammed with an insane amount of people. One way to really chill out and enjoy the show is to be part of the Flight Line Club. Siganos Management, Inc. is hosting a VIP tent at the air show on the beach between Florida and Texas avenues. Tickets are $20 and include a seat, choice of one hamburger or hot dog, one drink, and one bag of chips.
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For children under 12 years of age admission is free (seat & meal not included). Tickets may be purchased from Siganos Management at 646-2292 extension 25; via Ticketmaster, 1-800736-1420, or at the Boardwalk Hall box office. Parking is available at all the casinos in town, the Convention Center parking garage on Michigan Avenue, and various surface lots throughout Atlantic City. Borgata is offering shuttle service to the Boardwalk from their parking garage for $5, which includes parking fee and shuttle. Street parking is available in lower Chelsea (south of the Albany Avenue monument), with access to center city via Jitney service. Those wishing to view the air show from the ocean are welcome, but should be aware that there will be a “no boat zone,” restricting boaters except for the U.S. Coast Guard, police and other marine units, from approaching too close to the Atlantic City beach. 1400AM WOND provides the official Atlantic City Air Show broadcast during the event. n
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Horizon Blue Cross Blimp of New Jersey Flybys US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/National Anthem US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show US Air Force-Air National Guard 177th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon Flyby (4-ship) US Air Force-Air National Guard 108th ARW KC-135 Stratotanker Flyby US Air Force-AFRC 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby US Air Force-AFRC 76th ARS KC-10A Extender Flyby New Jersey Air National Guard Composite Flyby (KC-135 & F-16s) US Air Force-ACC F-22 Raptor Flyby (4-Ship) 2-passes Red Eagles Air Sports Teaser Demonstration NJ State Police S-76A+ and Bell 206 Demonstration FAA William J Hughes Technical Center Beech 200 Flyby FAA William J Hughes Technical Center Global 5000 Flyby US Coast Guard HH-65 Search & Rescue Demonstration US Marine Corps HMM-774 CH-46E SeaKnight Flybys (2-passes) US Air Force A-10A Thunderbolt II Demonstration US Air Force F-16CJ Viper Demonstration US Air Force Heritage Flight (F-16, A-10, 2X P-51) Horsemen P-51 Demonstration Tim Weber GEICO Extra 300 Aerobatics US Air Force-AFRC C-130 Hercules Flyby (4-ship) US Air Force-Air National Guard 106th RQS HC-130P & HH-60G Demonstration Rob Holland MX2 Aerobatics US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Demonstration US Navy Legacy Flight (F/A-18F & F4U Corsair) Jim Beasley Jr. Spitfire Aerobatics US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show Reda Eagle Air Sports 2-ship Aerobatic Demonstration US Air Force Thunderbirds Enlistment Ceremony US Air Force Thunderbirds
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New this year is the Horsemen P-51 “Mustang” Demonstration Team, performing their aerobatics in World War II-era fighter planes. “Thunder Over the Boardwalk” is a community partnership between the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce; the 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard; South Jersey Transportation Authority; FAA William J. Hughes Tech Center; The Atlantic City International Airport; David Schultz Airshows, LLC; the City of Atlantic City; and the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority.
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Northfield. In its sixth year, this ballroom dance program provides lessons from professional instructors covering everything from the tango to swing and disco. Includes dinner and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. $45. 59pm. Call 645-8739. Ms. Atlantic City Weekly 2009 Finals Trump Plaza Beach Bar, Atlantic City. Presented by Atlantic City Weekly and Trump Entertainment Resorts. 12 finalists compete for the title. 4-7pm. Visit atlanticcityweekly.com.
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THURSDAY AUG. 13 Bay Atlantic Symphony - Lecture series Margate Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave., Margate. Learn about modern trends in classical music at the final installment of the summer series of free music lectures by Paul M. Somers, sponsored by the BayAtlantic Symphony. Free. 6:30-8pm. Call 822-4700 or visit bayatlantic symphony.org.
FRIDAY AUG. 14 Smithville Car Cruise Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Rte. 9, Smithville. Classic car enthusiasists meet to show off their autos. Free. 5-8pm. Visit smithvillenj.com.
SATURDAY AUG. 15 Atlantic City Wedding and Blessing of the Sea Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk, Atlantic
City. A decades old tradition, the event begins with the Mass for the Feast of the Assumption in the ballroom at Boardwalk Hall. Following the mass, there will be a procession of the Blessed Virgin to Kennedy Plaza at the Boardwalk, where there will be a special blessing. Then, a lifeguard will take the pastor of St. Michael’s into the surf where he will cast a wedding ring and floral garland into the sea. Noon. Call 344-8536.
SATURDAY AUG. 15 TO AUG. 16 Historic Reenactment - Virginia Company K Encampment Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Rute 9, Smithville. The Company K will invade Historic Smithville. A complete military & civilian camp is planned with marching drills and musket-firing demonstrations. The
public is encouraged to visit and ask questions. Free. 10am-5pm. Visit smithvillenj.com. Championship Cat Show Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Featuring 450 cats and 40 different pedigreed cat breeds and household pets from New Jersey and surrounding states, competing for top awards in The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. show. Cats will be judged in eight competition rings over the course of the two-day event. Spectators are invited to watch the cats being judged, walk through the show hall to see the cats up close, visit with exhibitors and purchase unique cat items. $8 adults, $6 seniors and children under 12, Free children under 3. 11am-4pm Sat., 9am-4pm Sun. Visist wildwoodsnj.com.
WEDNESDAY AUG. 19 Atlantic City Air Show - Thunder Over the Boardwalk Boardwalk and Beach, Atlantic City. Free. 11am-3:30pm. Visit theborgata. com/airshow or call 646-2292 ext. 25.
THURSDAY AUG. 20 Margate Library - Foreign Film Series Margate Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave., Margate. In A Peck on the Cheek (India 2002) director Mani Ratnam presents a glimpse of Sri Lanka at civil war through the eyes of a child of Sri Lankan and tamil parentage,
SUNDAY AUG. 16 America ... Shall We Dance Atlantic City Country Club, Shore Rd.,
who desires to meet her biological mother. The film won awards at six international film festivals. Free. 6pm. Call 822-4700.
FRIDAY AUG. 21 TO AUG. 23 East Coast Coin, Stamp, Postcard and Antiques Expo Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. The event, presented by RK Sports Promotions, will feature 100 tables of old and new stamps and postcards, proof coins and sets, rare coins and stamps, antique collectibles, supplies and much more. Free. Fri. 2-9pm; Sat. 10am-9pm; Sun. 10am-5pm. Call 732-422-9365 or visit RKSportsPromotions.com. Ongoing:
THROUGH AUG. 16 RNS Show House 12 South Suffolk Street, Ventnor. “La Dolce Vita,” historic home once owned by Skinny D’Amato. RNS will present its annual exhibition of interior design rooms featuring state of the art appliances and electronics, decorative painting and outdoor living spaces. Proceeds benefit RNS
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Regional Cancer Center and the Heart Institute. 10am–5pm daily, with extended hours until 8pm every Wed. and Thur. Lectures Tue.-Wed. 11am. Call 487-1190. (See video tour at acweekly.com)
MONDAYS TO AUG. 24 Stone Harbor Family Night 96th St. and 2nd Ave. (firehouse parking lot) Stone Harbor. Magic, puppet, circus and other live shows for children each Monday through the summer. 7pm. Visit stone-harbor.nj.us.
TUESDAYS TO AUG. 25 Sea Isle City Farmers Market JFK Blvd. continuing down Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City. The Farmers Market will consist of local farmers from all over the state, as well as many other vendors, including bakers and florists. 8am-1pm. Call 271-8989.
FRIDAYS TO AUG. 28 Fireworks on the Beach Beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. Free. 10:30pm. Call 523-1602 or visit dowildwood.com. n
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‘TUNES’ IN TOWN
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So many sensational musicians have graced the 13event, 17th annual Somers Point Beach Concert Series this summer, and the epitome of that lineup might be coming to the William J. Morrow Memorial Beach (New Jersey and Bay avenues) this Friday night (Aug. 14). The Billy Walton Band, fronted by the eponymous guitar virtuoso and including drummer Marcus Croan and bassist William Paris, will be showcasing some original material from their recently completed CD. The BWB has a fifth United Kingdom tour set for October and will be playing the Somers Point series for the third straight year. Also featured will be Michael “Tunes” Antunes, who may best be known as the saxophonist for John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band, which cut the hit song “On the Dark Side” from the 1983 movie Eddie and the Cruisers. A descendent of accomplished musicians from Cape Verde, Tunes took up the sax at age 13 and also played the role of Wendell Newton in Cruisers. “Don’t mention my age now,” says Tunes. “Let’s just say if you look at pictures from that movie, I haven’t changed a bit.” The Somers Point gig is a side project from Tunes’ regular routine of touring with Ernie & the Automatics. “I’m looking forward to coming back to Jersey,” says Tunes, a resident of Dartmouth, Mass. “I’ve been playing down there since the early 1960s — since before the Beaver Brown Band formed. I’ve had some memorable moments down there.” — Ray Schweibert
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SUNDAY AUG. 16 LeCompt Fox Park Amphitheater, Ocean and Burke aves., Wildwod. Sunday night concert series. Free. 7:30pm. Barry Miles First Presbyterian Church, Hughes and Decauter sts. Cape May. Cape May Jazz Vespers presents jazz pianist Barry Miles. Joining him will be bassist Tim Lekan and veteran drummer Bob Shomo. There may also be a special guest or two. 8pm. Free. Visit capemayjazzvespers.com.
MONDAY AUG. 17 TO AUG. 18 Cole Brothers Circus North of Cedar Sq. Shopping Center, 2065 Rt. 9 - Mile Marker 24, Seaville, NJ. Adult $17, Child/Senior $12. 4:30 & 7:30 daily. Call (800) 7965672 or visit colebroscircus.com.
WEDNESDAY AUG. 19 Island Jam Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Atlantic City International Nights concert series. Island Jam presents a show of contrasts. One minute hula girls are gracefully dancing to slow and relaxing Polynesian music, and the next the group turns up the heat and en-
ergy, pounding away on the drums as the male members perform a warrior dance or sensational fire dancing exhibition. Free. 7pm. Call 345-2269, ext. 3115. Star Band Gazebo By the Sea, 7100 Ocean Ave., Wildwood. Wednesdy evening concert series. Free. 7:30pm. Visit wildwoodsnj.com.
THURSDAY AUG. 20 Helen Sung Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Finale of the Chicken Bone Beach Concert series. Two shows. Mysterious Traveler, 7-8pm.; Helen Sung, jazz pianist, 8:3010pm. Free. chickenbonebeach.org. The Rocco Brothers Newport Ave. Beach, Ventnor. Playing rock & roll and oldies. Free. 7pm. The World of Jewtopia Jewish Community Center, 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate. Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson are the authors of the bestselling book and creators and stars of the longest running comedy in Off-Broadway and L.A. Theatre history. $50, $43, $35. 7pm. Call 822-1167 or visit jccatlantic.org.
FRIDAY AUG. 21 Commander Cody Band William Morrow Beach, Bay Ave. Somers Point. Friday night concert series. Paying classic rock, swing and boogie woogie piano. Free. 7-9pm. n
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. 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. Noon3pm 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: Sister Celeste Mokrzycki, watercolors - “Summer Reflections;” Rusty Silverman, photography “Lifeguard Art.” 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. 10am4:45pm. 465-5271. 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, birdwatching. Headquarters 10am3pm 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 online at gallowayculturalartscenter.org. Great Bay Gallery 829 Bay Avenue, Somers Point. To Sept. 5, “Inside/Out: Transparency and Reflection,” 20 artists and six poets. 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. Aug. 23. First annual car show. Free. 9am-3pm. Admission $6 adults, $4 children ages 3-12. 9am-5pm daily. 886-8787. usnasw.org. 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. 3687777. 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, 646-8326. Area’s largest shopping center. shophamilton.com. The Pier Shops at Caesars One Atlantic Ocean, off AC Boardwalk. High-end boutiques, shops and restaurants. thepiershopsatcaesars.com
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HEN ROBERT CRAY FIRST broke out as a hit maker in the 1980s, he stood at the center of a blues revival joined by acts such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Los Lobos. His 1986 album Strong Persuader, with the hit “Smoking Gun,” made Cray one of the most talked about and listened to blues artists at a time when nouveau blues was sweeping the country. And ever since then, it seems Cray has been trying to live down that distinction. To the chagrin of blues purists, Cray has consistently refused to hem himself in to being only about the blues. His music has always been described as a unique blend of blues and soul and his crisp, distortion-free guitar playing stands apart from many contemporary blues acts. On the nearly 15 albums that have followed, Cray has let his music take him where it will. If that means he’ll play some soul or jazz so be it. Gospel? No problem. Rock? That’s there too. A little Caribbean flavor? Why not? And as Cray journeys into the Hilton Casino Resort Aug. 15 in support of his new album This Time, fans will find that same familiar mix. Yes, old-school blues is there on tracks such as “Chicken in the Kitchen” and “Trouble and Pain,” but so are upbeat tunes such as “That’s What Keeps Me Rockin’” and soulful ballads such as “Forever Goodbye.” As Cray explains in an interview with Atlantic City Weekly, he and his band have never been afraid to play what they like. “The songs we play are very varied,” Cray says. “Because our musical tastes are varied. Everybody in the band likes different stuff. You can’t survive just listening to one thing. You can’t survive only off B.B. King, or Coltrane or John Lee Hooker. What we play represents all the different things we listen too — from Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix. “We listen, as musicians, to a lot of different music and when we sit down and write, we don’t try and gag ourselves,” he says. “Still, we know what the fans expect. We know that the blues and rhythm and blues is our backbone. But who’s to say that when you sit down and write, you
know exactly where the song might take you. It might take you to a different feel. That’s what we do. We let that happen. ” And as if to drive home the point, This Time is a truly collaborative effort from all the members of the band, with each writing on the album. Cray wrote the title track as well as “Chicken in the Kitchen” and “Trouble and Pain” and collaborated on “Forever Goodbye” with his wife Sue Turner-Cray. “It’s a song about loss,” he says. “She lost her mom and I lost a brother last year. We don’t collaborate all the time, but we both had a connection with the song.” The result is an album that takes you on a sort of musical ride amongst the varying styles that make up the group’s inspiration. “We weren’t really going for anything specific on the record,” Cray says. “We never really sat down and discussed doing a sort of conceptual record. We just brought in a lot of different songs. That’s basically what the whole thing was. All of us bringing in something and seeing what we came up with.” It also represents a mellower Cray. On previous albums, such as 2005’s Twenty, Cray has let some of his political side show through with songs about Iraq and the Bush Administration. This Time, how-
ever, has no such message and returns to standard songs about love and loss. “The reason is that the country’s changed a little bit, well, it’s been a major change with the new president,” he says. [In the song “Twenty,”] it was the soldier’s perspective, you know, questioning why he was there. Those were songs about what was happening at the time. And I guess my anger has subsided somewhat since then.” Instead, Cray and his band turn their attention to relationships and love. “It doesn’t matter what genre you’re talking about,” Cray says. “Everybody is always writing about somebody else. Whether they love them, or they were hurt by them, or they are longing for them or shut down or shut out by them. That’s just human nature.” This Time represents Cray’s first studio album since Twenty, though the band did release two live albums, both recorded in England in the interim. Those two albums – Live From Across the Pond in 2006 and Live at the BBC in 2008 — tried to capture the feel Atlantic City audiences will see at the Hilton. “Everybody has been asking us about a live album for ages,” Cray says. “The band plays differently on a live album. We play the songs we’re familiar with
a lot differently. Songs can change on a nightly basis. People always say, ‘You know you guys have a different sound then when you perform live.’ We wanted to capture that.” It’s live, of course, where Cray and his band have always shone. The Robert Cray Band is blues and soul without the showing off. No distortion, no overly complicated arrangements. It’s Cray’s crisp voice and playing backed by a veteran band that keeps it just as fresh. This tour also reunites Cray with his original bassist, Richard Cousins, who helped form Cray’s first band in 1974. “We grew up together,” Cray says.” I’ve actually known him since 1969. We went to rival high schools. We traveled the globe. My brother is back.” Which can only give Cray more staying power. Since his breakthrough in the 1980s, Cray has played with a who’s who of rhythm and blues and rock legends from Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan to B.B. King and Buddy Guy. “Anybody who play dreams about opportunities to play with people they admire,” he says. “There’s been a lot of great opportunities for me. I mean you get on stage and pinch yourself and say. ‘Why I am here?’ sometimes.” It’s a humble question, since Cray is as much a staple of modern blues and soul as anyone. Still, Cray has had his detractors, blues purists who sometimes see too much musical adventuring in his songs. “I’ve more recently noticed that a lot of bands are incorporating blues and rhythm and blues and soul into their music,” Cray says. “Back in the early days when we started getting popular it was nice to slam the Cray band for doing such things. And now everybody’s doing it. It just shows people are keeping their heads open.” Through the years, Cray has also made frequent stops in Atlantic City, though his busy schedule has confined his A.C. experience to really good Vietnamese noodle soup. “The audiences are always great,” he says. “We get people who have been fans for a long time — you can tell by their attentiveness and sometimes calling out numbers. It makes you feel good.” n see more online @
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N SATURDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 15, promoters Role Models 2000 are putting together a show billed as: “The Event Of The Summer.” The Role Models event will bring two very diverse musical pioneers Roy Ayers and Steve “Silk” Hurley together at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Jazz and R&B will be represented by Roy Ayers (pictured). Ayers’ career has spanned more than 40 years of diverse music from contributions to the soundtrack of the Pam Grier film Coffy to the constantly changing sound of contemporary jazz. Since the late ’80s a number of hip-hop artists have gone to Ayers’ catalogue for samples. Ayers’ vibes and sounds from “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” were also used for one of Mary J. Blige’s early covers. Blige used Ayers’ hit as the musical basis for her 1994 single “My Life” (from the album of the same name.)
Blige took Roy Ayers’ haunting/happy music and wrote and sang new lyrics over them. Saturday night offers an opportunity to hear Roy Ayers live as he and his band expand on the sounds of jazz, the vibraphones and R&B. If you thought you knew jazz and R&B, Ayers will give you more than you know. His sounds go much deeper than just music to dance to. After the jazz it’s time to “jack” your body with producer, DJ, and pioneer of Chicago’s House Music Sound, Steve “Silk” Hurley. Today, Hurley is most known for his “old school/new school” mixes on the Tom Joyner Morning Show heard locally on 96.1 WTTH. People into urban dance music, however, have known about Hurley since the mid 1980s. Locally, at Richard Stockton College and all the black nightclubs during the mid-’80s and
Grammy nominations. Hurley’s music at Saturday’s event should include some of his hard-core house music hits, and hopefully some by other artists of his era like Liz Torez, Ten City and Marshall Jefferson. Hurley’s set will also include much more diverse music than just house; he’ll be spinning hip-hop and R&B, some reggae, and a healthy helping of old-school hits. For the 25 and older who remember having a place to party every weekend like Friday’s or the Club An Copa, this is your chance to have a hot summer night out on the town. Your problem early ’90s, Hurley’s house music hits like won’t be getting on the floor. It will be “Jack Your Body” could be heard. DJs had finding a chance to get off the floor and to keep “Jack Your Body” on hand for catch your breath. n parties, clubs and special events that drew black college students and serious party goers in Chicago, D.C., Philadelphia and R AYMOND T YLER New York. Raymond Tyler hosts the In Chicago and northern New Jersey, Alternative Soul Sunday house music never cooled down and “Jack Your Body” is a certified classic in Breakfast Club radio show those areas. Hurley, however, has gone each Sunday from 7–8am on to do classic remixes of hit records on 96.1FM WTTH - The for everyone from Madonna to Jennifer Touch. Lopez. Hurley’s work in the studio as a re-mixer has also garnered him two see more online @
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Time Left to Rent, Part II
There are still some excellent opportunities to rent as we head into summer’s home stretch By Sharon Harris-Zlotnick
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HERE IS STILL VACATION time remaining as the dog days of summer continue. For many, August is a more popular time to rent a home for a shore vacation. Inventory is available, and many rental homes are also for sale. The HomExpert Market Report (homexpertreport.com) claims that the average number of days, 122, an Atlantic County house remained on the market in 2009 increased by seven percent. So with a house taking an average of one-third of a year to sell, many homeowners desire the extra income from a summer rental. However, many renters also love the seashore off-season, and several homes offer yearly rental plans. Here is part two of our listing of available homes (see part one in July 30 issue in our online archives). With a few weeks left until Labor Day, supplies may decrease. Margate: 7805 Bayshore Drive. This beautiful 6,500-square-foot bay front home hugs the shoreline with gorgeous views. The six-bedroom residence has four opulent full bathrooms and one powder room. The gourmet kitchen features high quality Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, plus wood cabinets throughout the kitchen and baths. Three fireplaces keep this home toasty warm on cold nights. The master suite on the first floor has a Jacuzzi and granite/tile spastyled baths. Boaters and swimmers will
love the boat deck and optional pool. Entertain on a huge back deck. It is available in Sept. for a yearly rental. Contact Paula Hartman of the Hartman Home Team-Margate at 487-7234 (office), 271-7337 (cell) or Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors at 8224200, ext. 134, or visit www.hartmanhometeam.com. Margate: 7 S. Monroe Ave. A gorgeous south side townhome rented for summer, but a yearly rental begins in Sept. at $2,990 per month. This threebedroom townhome features three full and one-half bathrooms. It is convenient to restaurants and shopping, and located one-and-one-half blocks from the beach, this townhome has off-street parking for 2 cars. Contact Paula Hartman (see first listing for contact information). Ventnor: 110 Cambridge Ave. Only yards from the beach, this three-story, 4,600-square-foot, new-construction, beach-block home has spectacular ocean views. Multiple families can enjoy this five-bedroom, four full-bath home that also includes a two-car garage and extra off-street parking. The property’s gourmet kitchen includes a Viking professional series, lush granite counters, large island with built-ins and storage. A huge master suite has two walk-in closets and unique master bath. Two large decks and a massive great room provide all seasons
entertaining. An elevator offers convenient multi-level access. Contact Paula Hartman (see first listing for contact information). Ventnor: 5123 Ventnor Ave. Completely redone, this gorgeous townhome is available for monthly, seasonal or yearly rental. It is also for sale with special financing and free 50-inch plasma television to the buyer. The spacious three-bedroom unit has two full and one-half baths. Special amenities include hardwood flooring, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, G,E, stainless steel appliances, Diamond cabinets and Progress and Seagull lighting fixtures. The townhome, with a private garage and deck, is two blocks from the beach and one block from the bay. Enjoy nearby shopping, great restaurants, casinos and public transportation. Contact Paula Hartman (see first listing for contact information). Ventnor: 5110 Boardwalk. The master bedroom’s walls of windows in this grand beach home offer a panoramic vista. The four-bedroom residence has four full baths and one powder room. All baths feature granite vanity tops; baths and showers are customized ceramic/glass tile. Excluding the two-story foyer, solid oak hardwood flooring covers the bedrooms and common areas. An elevator connects both levels. The new kitchen features top
quality appliances. Color coordinate custom cherry cabinets complement granite countertops and travertine flooring. An oversized two-car garage features an electronic opener and keypad. A parking pad is available. Contact Paula Hartman (see first listing for contact information). Atlantic City: A four-bedroom custom home with three-and-one-half baths offers fantastic ocean views. August rental fee is $13,000. Contact Zitomer Real Estate of Margate at 822-8600 or 800-220-8059, or see www.zitomerrealestate.com. Margate: A two-bedroom, beach-front townhouse with two full baths and a powder room. The rental fee is $12,000. A south-side, three-bedroom home is available for August rental at $12,500. Renters may also enjoy a winter rental in a spacious three-bedroom, two-bath top floor condo with elevator. The unit is available from Oct. 1, 2009 through May 1, 2010 for $1,400 monthly, plus utilities. Contact Zitomer; contact information above. Ventnor: A renovated first-floor duplex unit will become available for a yearly rental on Sept. 15. The two-bedroom unit has one bathroom and a washer and dryer. Enjoy sitting on a lovely front porch. The rental fee is $1,150 monthly, plus utilities. Contact Zitomer; contact information above. Rentals are available immediately and run through Labor Day weekend. n
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NYS LAND & WATERFRONT AUCTION One Time Event - Over 25 Properties! Call 800-229-7843 or visit www. LandandCamps.com for pictures. Pulaski/ Salmon River Area - 11AC w/Lake Old Scout Camp Property - 15AC Waterfront Tug Hill/Salmon River Area- 5AC (5 lots) Oneida Lake Area- 7-9AC Tracts (6 lots) Independent River/Otter Creek Horse Trails- 16AC on River! Snowmobile-Tug Hill Trails5-8AC (13 lots) Bidders must pre-register. Call to register and receive terms & conditions 800-229-7843. Palm Beach Living at active adult community with tennis, pools, activities, close to beaches and more! Rentals from $775/mo. Pre-owned sales from $2,500. 561-7230029 EquityLifestyle.com N/J REAL ESTATE FOR RENT CHELSEA HEIGHTS Single family. 2BR, 1 1/2ba, compl. remod. $1200/mo yearly. 215906-5583 YEARLY RENTALS A.C. BELLA CONDOS* 2 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished unit. Enjoy August! $3000 per month. 609-344-8700 BRIGANTINE OCEANFRONT APARTMENTS Monthly/ Yearly One Bedroom w/Private Balconies.Facing the ocean. Furnished/Unfurnished. Max. 2 persons. References necessary. 800-550-5553
North Carolina Mountains. NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell With Loft & Full Basement. Includes acreage. $99,900 Financing Available. 828-247-9966 code 45.
BUY HUD HOMES from $199/mo! 4 bd 2ba only $325/mo! 3 bd, 2ba only $199/mo! More Homes from $199/mo! 5% dn, 15 yrs @ 8% apr! for Listings 800-366-0142 ext 252.
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