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Features 31 (B-1)

Fall Bridal Guide ’09 By Stef Gordon

Modern gowns, green weddings, One Atlantic and more tips for the special day.

ZZ Freakin’ Top By Jeff Schwachter They rock. They roll. They still rule.

Bay Atlantic Symphony Gets That Swing

By Michael Pritchard South Jersey’s orchestra in residence tries something a little less classical, but still classic as it returns to the Borgata

On the cover: ZZ Top

Columns & Departments 4

This Week

Pinky’s Corner

Coasting

Food & Drink 9

Nightlife: Craft Beer Fest

After Dark Nightlife Listings

The City Beat

Ask the Geator

Dining: Shore Club Crab House Bar & Grill

Area & Casino Dining

Arts & Entertainment 10

Movies: Toronto Film Festival

Casino Capsule, AC Weekly & Upcoming Headliners

Cultural Calendar, Attractions, Maps & Performing Arts

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HE EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF one of the most tragic days in American history passed last Friday. If you haven’t thought about our troops in a while, take a moment and pray for them and their families and thank them for their service to our country. Speaking of service to our country, columnist Whitney Ullman writes about a special World War II veteran (p. 11) that she knows (her grandfather) who was recently profiled in the New York Times. Is it just me, or did it seem like a lot happened this past Tuesday, Sept. 15? First, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made a statement implying that the current recession “has probably ended,” according to reports. Bernanke also made it clear that the economy’s growth still isn’t very strong at all. Also on Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved a H1N1 vaccine; up until this week, many local doctors were not sure if they would be offering the vaccine in addition to the influenza vaccine. In Atlantic City, it was revealed (also) on Tuesday that a planned parking garage for the city would include a solar array and that companies had another 60 days to enter bids for the project (see p. 6). It’s about time to get some more spots in the resort town. I mean, seriously. Something so strange sounding yet it’s true happened a week ago concerning Atlantic City: China agreeing to take on a chunk of Atlantic City’s future by signing a $1.7 billion deal with Revel Entertainment and Tishman Construction to “help bring the proposed 47-story hotel tower back to full-speed-ahead,” as Ray Schweibert wrote in an article on our Web site last week. Tishman will con-

tinue construction on the project and the China State Construction Engineering Corp. will control 51 percent ownership. Meanwhile, Resorts awaits its fate, as, at press time, the city’s first legal gambling hall still isn’t sure if it will be forced to close this week due to financial woes. Heading into the upcoming weekend, a lot’s going on downa shore — speaking of, did you enjoy last week’s cover story, “A Sure Thing”? Either way, check it out online and leave a comment. ZZ Top’s at the House of Blues and Billy Gibbons talks about the Texas trio’s classic ’80s videos and songs, Atlantic City and the band’s upcoming recording project with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin on page 63. Along with our “Fall Bridal Guide” (p. 31), Lori Hoffman, filing from the International Toronto Film Festival, interviews Matt Damon, (p. 10), Mike Pritchard previews next Thursday’s special symphony-with-a-twist-of-swing concert at the Borgata (p. 66), columnist Raymond Tyler visits a unique South Street-flavored shop in Smithville called The Underground (p. 12), food writer Frank Gabriel takes in a glorious-sounding seafood meal at Luciano Lamberti’s Shore Club (p. 52) and Schweibert clues us all in on what Saturday’s (Sept. 19) Craft Beer Festival at Trump Marina is all about (p. 9). Reminder: We’re celebrating 35 years this year and would love to hear from our readers (new and old) for our upcoming special anniversary issue. Send an e-mail to editor@acweekly.com. n

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Elevated Plans for A.C. S By Pinky Kravitz

EVERAL MONTHS AGO, A NUMBER OF US gathered together to hear about plans for the future of Atlantic City and southern New Jersey. The majority of these plans were discussed and there were high hopes that some would get done quickly. Others would need longer periods for their development due to the necessity of having the funds to make the plans become a reality. Since that presentation, there has been little, if anything, said by any of those involved in the development of said plans. You have read here about the pros and cons of the one-way Atlantic-Pacific avenues project. There has been no other comment from any of the planners, the city’s elected officials, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) or other interested parties. Many of you are still unaware of the various projects being considered for future development of Atlantic City and its environs. Over the next few months this column will endeavor to provide you with information on some of the planned projects.

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Why a pedestrian crossing now? The Cordish Company, developer of The Walk, will imminently begin the development process for Phase III of The Walk. It will consist of 12 to 15 stores to be located on the Columbus Boulevard side of the Atlantic City Expressway’s entrance to the city, directly across from the stores on the Arkansas Avenue side, between Fairmount and Arctic avenues. The new stores will mirror those on the other side of the corridor. The corridor carries eight to 10 lanes of traffic between Baltic and Atlantic avenues. It will be adjacent to the 1,200-plus space parking garage that is slated to begin construction by the end of the year. The garage is planned for the block bounded by Columbus, Baltic Mississippi and Arctic avenues. This new development will generate a high volume of pedestrian traffic crossing both Columbus and Arkansas avenues between the parking garage and various shopping destinations. The pedestrian volume will create conflicts with vehicular traffic, which will reduce traffic flow and present potential safety hazards for walkers. The bridge will have escalator stairways, on each side, for the convenience of the pedestrians, and will also provide an elevated all-weather pedestrian crossing over Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Arkansas Avenue, between Baltic/Fairmount and Arctic avenues. The project will enable safe and efficient pedestrian passage for customers of The Walk and other visitors, which will support and sustain the viability of The Walk and other nearby retail and entertainment venues. By reducing at-grade pedestrian crossing activity, traffic flow will improve along the main gateway corridor to Atlantic City. The key planning issues are to complete a feasibility assessment for the best location for the crossing, and connect the crossing with the rest of the local pedestrian network. It may also need environmental approvals, including CAFRA. This bridge is a vital project for the future of Atlantic City. They must show they

are concerned for the safety of their visitors, residents and businesses. The total cost of this elevated pedestrian crossing will be around $10 million.

Mississippi Avenue Improvements

Mississippi Avenue is a north-south roadway in Atlantic City. Within the downtown roadway grid, the southern end of the road leads drivers to Trump Plaza and Boardwalk Hall. At the other end of the downtown grid, Mississippi Avenue provides an entrance onto the A.C.Brigantine Connector (ACBC, the tunnel). At the present time Mississippi Avenue operates as a two-way roadway between Atlantic and Pacific avenues, and between Arctic and Fairmount avenues. In the block between Arctic and Atlantic avenues, because of its current road width, Mississippi Avenue operates as a oneway roadway in the southbound direction. Widening Mississippi in the block between Atlantic and Arctic will permit two-way traffic along Mississippi for its entire length between the Boardwalk to the ACBC. Two-way traffic on Mississippi will also facilitate access and circulation for visitors attending an event in Boardwalk Hall or looking for parking to access The Walk or Convention Center. The strategy is to widen the eastern side of Mississippi between Atlantic and Arctic to provide for two-way operation of Mississippi, from Pacific to Fairmount avenues at the entrance to the ACBC entrance. The key planning issues are coordination between the CRDA and the SJTA, as the former funds the land acquisition costs and the latter funds and oversees the construction. It should be implemented in coordination with the roadway needs of the proposed garage project. The cost will be an estimated $1.7 million. The basic information for this column came directly from the Atlantic City Transportation Plan. As noted above, the expansion of The Walk is imminent. As for the new garage, the bids for it have been rescinded due to a change in plans, which will include a solar array on the roof. The new bids are due in 60 days. The widening of Mississippi Avenue will begin early next year. However the big question is will the pedestrian bridge be built, or is it wishful thinking? If it is to be constructed, will it be completed before the garage is ready for cars?

Notes of Interest

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Running for a Cure

Throughout the year a number of charity runs and fairs are held in the southern New Jersey area. But few are as homegrown as Zach’s Run to be held 9am Saturday (Sept. 19) at 6th Street and the Boardwalk in Ocean City. The fourth annual run is in support of research for Hunter’s Syndrome, a genetic disease that affects the body’s chemistry. The charity Making Precious Strides Inc. was formed in the area after local residents Cheryl and Chris Dearth received a diagnosis that their son Zachary had Hunter’s Syndrome. Since then the family has worked to raise funds and awareness of the disease. The run supports the national MPS society. The event includes a 5K-run and 1-mile walk, and a “Tot Trot,” which may be the most popular event. “We found that a lot of people were bringing their children,” says Jenna Dearth, spokesperson for the run. “It’s become a real family event.” Seven-year-old Zach begins second grade this year. Visit makingpreciousstrides.org for more. — Mike Pritchard

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Do You Doo-Wop?

Those fabulous vocal-based sounds that, while timeless, can trace their chronological roots largely to Philadelphia in the ’50s and ’60s — doo-wop — will be emanating from the picturesque setting of Gardner’s Basin this Saturday, Sept. 19 in A.C. The free Doo-Wop Dance Party will take place from 1-4pm and include several artists who helped usher in the age of doo-wop all those years ago, among them the Intruders, the Jewels, the Accords, Don Gardner and Justine “Baby” Washington. Additionally, hand dancers from Washington, D.C. have challenged Philly’s Boppers and South Jersey’s Line Dancers to a dance-off. “So let’s show them how we do things in Atlantic City,” says Joyce Hagen, director of development for the Atlantic City Historical Waterfront Foundation, which is co-presenting the show with the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, the Rhythm & Blues Foundation and the A.C. Free Public Library. “Doo-wop brings a diverse group of people together,” says Patricia Wilson Aden, executive director of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation. “Everyone old and young knows the lyrics and loves the dances.” For more call 348-2880. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and, of course, your dancin’ shoes. — Ray Schweibert

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Michael Holvick Laveta, Colorado A: He was a very cool guy, not what I expected.

J.J. Booth Linwood, N.J. A: He was really nice. I even got an autographed picture!

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“We basically put it in the hands of our suppliers and told them ‘this is what we want to do,’” says McNellis. “We knew they had been part of the one at the Convention Center and asked them to give it some thought and come up with some brands, and they came back with several different craft beers and seasonal beers that are produced this time of year. We’re hoping to have at least 25 brands people can sample.” Among the brands slated to be part of the show are Magic Hat #9, Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale, Victory Festbier, Beck’s Oktoberfest, Railbender Ale, Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale, Magner’s Irish Cider, Bud Light Golden Wheat, and seasonal products by Leinenkugel, Spatten, Harpoon, Ommegang Witte, Otter Creek, Palm, Moonglow-Weizenbock, Sam Adams, Guinness and Long Trail. A seasonal ale that sold out in its first two weeks of production, Oktoberfish by the Flying Fish Brewery of Cherry Hill, will be part of the show along with products from the Munich, Germany-based

The inaugural Craft Beer Fest will take place at The Deck at Trump Marina this Saturday, Sept. 19 By Ray Schweibert

OR THOSE STILL THIRSTING for some of the outdoor fun and frivolity they savored this summer at The Deck at Trump Marina — it ain’t over yet! This Saturday, Sept. 19, The Deck will host an inaugural Craft Beer Fest it hopes to turn into an annual end-of-summer/early fall event. In addition to about two dozen craft-brewed ales, lagers, stouts and ciders, there will be brew-correlated fare such as a steamship roast-beef carving station, German short ribs, kielbasa, homemade kettle corn, various types of mustards and horse radish and a Bavarian pretzel stand. “Each year we meet with our vendors and suppliers and talk about promotions and what’s new on the product line, and this past April we met with the three major suppliers we deal with

[Harris, Kramer and Warren South] to talk about some ideas for The Deck,” says Robert McNellis, Trump Marina director of food and beverage. “Between those guys, myself, other marketing people and the special-events department, we came up with a few ideas we thought might work, like the Tommy Bahama Rum Party we hosted at the boat show [last weekend at Trump Marina], and the Jameson Halfway to St. Patty’s Day Party [Sept. 26, 3-7pm]. Someone mentioned ‘How about a beer fest?’ and we kicked around the idea and came up with this format.” The format is a sort of scaled-down version of the successful Atlantic City Beer Festival, which will be held for the fifth year this coming March 20-21 at the A.C. Convention Center.

Where: The Deck at Trump Marina, Atlantic City marina district When: Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2-7pm (rain date Sunday, Sept. 20) Details: $25 entitles attendees to sample about 25 craft-brewed beers and ales. There will also be three food stations and live music on The Deck from 2-11pm. You must be at least age 21 to attend. Tickets can be purchased at The Deck, the Mariner’s Gift Shop or the Docksider Ship Store at Trump Marina. brewery Hacker-Pschorr that can trace its origins back to 1417. The Craft Beer Fest will include three draft trailers, three tables of bottled beers, and three a la carte food stations. There will be representatives of various breweries on hand to discuss their brands and answer questions from show-goers. The band The Union will perform from 2:306pm, and Don’t Call Me Francis will take to the stage from 7:30-11pm. “This was just the result of some brainstorming before the [summer] season began, and if all goes well we’ll do it again next fall and maybe kick it up a notch,” says McNellis. n see more online @

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MOVIE SCORECARD Here are some of my favorite flicks so far:

Stars Take Over Toronto

Up in the Air, directed by Jason Reitman and starring George Clooney as a man who loves air travel far too much and relationships on the ground far too little. Clooney will nab an Oscar nomination for this one. HHH½

Toronto Film Festival delivers cinematic gems and star power Story & Photo by Lori Hoffman

O R O N T O , O N T A R I O — In the final analysis, it is the quality of the movies that count the most during the annual Toronto Film Festival, but it is the stars who come to tout their movies that generate all the fan worship and celebrity hunting. This year’s festival has been top heavy with major stars, as early arrivals included Matt Damon, George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey (for a film she produced), and Drew Barrymore, for her directorial debut. Damon remains a major movie star, but even after his Oscar win for Good Will Hunting, he still had insecurities about his career. At the press conference for his new movie The Informant!, directed by Steven Soderbergh, he talked about those insecurities and about gaining 30 pounds to play the real-life scam artist and whistleblower Mark Whitacre. Damon explains that, “Steven called me and offered me the part. I had just had two movies that came out and tanked and I was shooting The Bourne Identity that needed reshoots and was delayed for a year so I thought that was going to be

a turkey, too. The standard rule is that after three [bad movies] you are done [in the business]. I thought I would have to go back to writing. Nobody had offered me a job in months. I got the phone call from him and I said, ‘Do you want me to adapt the book?’ I thought he was calling me with a writing job. He says, ‘No. Scott Burns is writing it; I want you to star in the movie!’” Asked about Oscar buzz and the fact that gaining weight and changing your appearance can equal an Oscar nomination, Damon jokes, “That’s why I made this movie. I tallied up all the times that actors have earned nominations and we designed an algorithm and then wrote the movie around that. And, the Oscar campaign is now over.” Asked if he felt uncomfortable or insecure gaining the weight, he says: “I felt more secure than ever. I loved it [not having to worry about my weight]. If I had to stay there [at that weight] it might have been different. Four months was enough. The people in Decatur [where the film was shot] were nice. Invariably, somebody would say, ‘You look so much

Fish Tank, written and directed by Andrea Arnold, and the Jury prize at Cannes, is a brilliant portrait of working class Brits, in particular, a tough 15-year-old named Mia (Katie Jarvis). HHH The Informant!, Soderbergh’s take on the true story of the most wacked-out industrial spy you are ever going to meet, is a movie that grows on you thanks to a great performance by Matt Damon. HHH

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THE ‘F’ WORD

Record Our History I By Whitney Ullman

REMEMBER, AS A YOUNG GIRL, MY grandparents telling me stories about their life and their experiences. But I never really paid much attention to them. I was listening, but it wasn’t really registering emotionally for me. I think for most people, we take these stories for granted without realizing it. This past weekend, my grandfather was asked to speak about his war experiences at a veterans meeting in New York City. He was in almost constant battle for two years aboard the aircraft carrier The U.S.S. Bunker Hill (CV-17) from 1943-45 — until it suffered a kamikaze attack. After his 30-minute, carefully prepared speech, expressing what he had to deal with as a young adult, he got a standing ovation. It made me think about all the times I have heard him speak about the war. I never understood the impact it had on his life and how he fought for our freedom, along with millions of other people who did and still do. His passion and persistence to make sure Americans don’t forget our history paid off when he was recognized in the New York Times a few weeks ago (the Aug. 14 edition). He also gives speeches on the American Flag to grade-schoolers and doesn’t charge. My grandfather is living history and directly responsible for my own freedom and I’m glad I’m at a point in my life where I can appreciate him. My hubby’s grandparents are both Holocaust survivors and the stories they tell are so interesting. You won’t find these types of stories in a textbook, so it is imperative that we record them. We are so fortunate to have these people in our lives; they are living links to the past and can make us realize how much times have changed.

out the entire show. It just so happened that the audience that evening was comprised of all adults so Kozak was able to do a couple adult jokes — but don’t fret, he does shows with kids all the time and he promises to keep it clean when kids are present. Kozak has more than 25 years of experience and has performed for many esteemed audiences including Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. “I never promise more than I can deliver, and I always deliver more than I promised,” he says. “My greatest joy is performing the magic I love so much and bringing people laughter.” You can see Kozak nightly at the Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret located inside the Quarter at the Tropicana Casino Hotel Atlantic City. Check out kozakthemagician.com or comedystop.com. Kozak informed me that he will be living in the tales, realize how lucky you are to have that person in community for the next few years so please stop by your life. Try to come away with a better understand- and welcome him. He said he’s looking to become ing of where they came from in order to appreciate the active in our community and wants to join a few local groups to meet people and promote his show. Let’s person they are today. help him out! n I challenge you to start writing down or videotaping the stories of our elders because that is our history. A saying that I love is: “The faintest ink is better than the sharpest memory.” No matter how many times you heard a story or how well you think you will remember all the details, the safest way to preserve our personal history is to have it recorded. And next time you sit with your grandparents or parents and you hear their

I challenge you to start writing down or videotaping the stories of our elders because that is our history.

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My hubby has always loved learning and practicing magic and is especially good with card tricks, so for his birthday we decided to go see Kozak the Magician at the Comedy Stop at the Trop. As a comedy-magic show we weren’t sure how it would be, but, boy, was it fantastic! Kozak does his thing every day (at 6pm), but you would never know it. He comes out on stage like a ball of energy, with a great smile and fantastic jokes and tricks. We were entertained through-

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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View from the Underground The Underground in Historic Smithville offers a taste of Philly’s South Street By Raymond Tyler

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HE SHOPPES AT HISTORIC Smithville and the Village Green is one of those places I had been planning to visit since I starting writing for Atlantic City Weekly. As I walked the grounds recently, I saw a lot of what I expected — quaint little shops that hearken back to a more simple time. Then I came upon “shop # 92” — the Underground. As I looked in from the outside, I actually turned around and looked for Rod Serling from the old science-fiction TV series The Twilight Zone. Seeing a shop full of heavy metal and punk posters in the heart of Smithville, I half expected to be handed a cookbook titled To Serve Man. Walking into the Underground is like walking into one of the fantastically bizarre and wildly decorated shops on Philadelphia’s famed South Street. Just about every inch of wall space inside, including the ceiling, is crammed with posters of the classic Universal Studio monsters (Dracula, the Wolfman, the Mummy and Frankenstein’s monster) as well as punk music artists from Sid Vicious to the Dead Kennedys. I fell in love with the Underground the second I walked in. What surprised me most was that of all the places the Underground could be, they chose to set up in Smithville. I asked owners Michael and Lucy Spagnola about the location as they gave me a tour. “With a store like this, we would

pretty much stick out and just be different from the norm wherever we set up,” says Michael. “Besides, we live about 10 minutes away, so this is our home,” adds Lucy. “We are a part of this community.” That “part of the community” touch comes in their exclusive stock. They have several T-shirt designs that are exclusive to their shop and created by local people. T-shirts include a Run-DMC-themed

The shop carries a healthy collection of CDs by local bands. “Run-NJ” shirt, hand painted one-of-akind apparel, and a shirt design developed by Lucy Spagnola herself. The pair also helps the community with the CDs that they stock. They carry a healthy collection of CDs by local bands and do not deduct a percentage from the sales. Michael explains, “We only ask that they tell people about the shop.” Michael also showed me the newest opportunity that local visual artists can take advantage of, which is their “gallery of lowbrow art.” A special wall in the shop is filled with some of the most original yet thought-provoking art I have

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seen in a while. One of my favorite pieces was by an artist named Ron English who, like Andy Warhol, uses cultural and pop images to express his feelings about our society. The way English uses images of familiar characters and people is funny, but inspires critical thinking. Michael sees the lowbrow gallery as another way to help local artists as well as his customer base. “We give the college kid something new and different they can hang in their dorm room that’s affordable,” he says. The Spagnolas’ Underground also carries ashtrays made of vinyl records, actual vinyl records that can be played, classic pulp magazines from the ’70s, and tons of handmade stuffed animals and toys. The best advice I can give is to go see the store for yourself. As he shows me a Grandpa Munster

T-shirt that will most likely be on my Christmas wish list this year, Michael explains, “We don’t sell the same crap you can find at the mall. If you could get it at the mall you’d go the mall.” The Underground is located at 615 E. Moss Mill Road in Smithville. Call 652-5200 or visit them online at myspace.com/vintagewear. n

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

32Â° 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.

Alto Vino

Tropicana Casino Resort (formerly the Top of the Trop). Sun.-Fri. 4-10pm. Wine bar overlooking A.C. featuring fine wine, champagne, a small plates menu, live entertainment. Beth Tinnon every Thurs. 7pm-10:40pm.

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

Back Bay Ale House

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

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

Ballyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Park Place & Boardwalk. 340-2709. www.ballysac.com. Over 100 martini variations served on a bar with a built-in frosted ice rail.

Boogie Nights

Resorts dining level. www.resortsac.com. The ultimate â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s dance party. Fri. & Sat. 9pm. $10 cover.

Borgata Comedy Club

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

Carmineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Chelseaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Primeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) 3454916. Three bars. New patio area with pool table. Happy hour on weekdays, 11:30am1pm and 4-6pm, includes $2/$3 domestic/imported drafts, and $2.25/$3.25 domestic/imported bottles. Open 24/7.

Club Worship

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

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific

The Continental

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-8300. www.continentalac. com. Famous Philly martini bar export. Open Mon.-Fri. 11:30am; Sat.-Sun. 11am. Closes Sun.-Thurs. 10pm; Fri.Sat. 11pm.

Corkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ribs and BBQ

Tropicanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Croctails Tavern

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

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-6700. www.cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban cuisine, Latin music, exclusive rum bar.

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The Deck

Trump Marina, Huron and Brigantine blvds. 441 2000. A huge deck and stage across the bay from Gardnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basin. Sat., Sept. 19, Craft Beer Fest 2-7pm. Open on weekends through Sept.

DeFeoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

27-29 Missouri Ave. 347-7780. Sports bar & dance club. Newly renovated kitchen. Food served until 4am. Sun.Thurs. Beer specials all day.

Dizzy Dolphin

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

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Dockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

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1219 Pacific at S. Carolina aves. 348-8080. www.acbarandgrill. com. Open all day and night. Free parking, banquet room. Weekly dinner specials. Fri. Coors Light specials all night. Wed. Level 2 Lounge w/DJ BEasy.

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.

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Ego Bar and Lounge 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. Benefit for Jackie Czerwinski Sun., Sept. 27, 27pm. Tickets $20.

Formica’s Cafe

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

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

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! The Pier Shops at Caesars. 345-

6800. 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.

Girasole Ristorante & Bar 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.

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 Hooters Girls. 13 TVs.

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

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

Jezebel’s Located at Trump Plaza. 4416000. www.trumpplaza.com. Casino lounge.

Kelly’s Corner Pub 2721 Arctic & Iowa aves. 3484925. Lively Irish bar open 11am-1am daily. Happy hour every day, 4:30-6:30pm. 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

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Hard Rock Café Where: Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. Phone: 441-0007 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat. 11am-1am Details: The Hard Rock will celebrate 13 years in A.C. in November. It has an extensive menu of reasonably priced American fare and several signature cocktails listed under the headings “Heavy Metal” (such as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Punch, the Purple Haze or the Lovely Rita) and “Hip Hop” (Pickled Tink, Hpnotiq Tea, Reggae Breeze). It has an outdoor patio for al fresco dining while the weather stays warm, and often hosts live music — including every Thursday night in October. It features a large, guitarshaped bar and authentic rock memorabilia on its walls, such as a pair of Michael Jackson’s shoes, Stevie Nicks’ boots, an Elvis Presley bathrobe, a Jimi Hendrix guitar, and dozens of posters from classic concerts. Many of the museum-quality rock artifacts will alternate between other Hard Rock sites, of which there are now more than 140 worldwide. The original Hard Rock was founded in London by two Americans in 1971, and Eric Clapton, a frequent customer, autographed a guitar that the owners displayed on the wall. Not to be outshined, an envious Pete Townshend donated his own signed guitar for display, and the Hard Rock tradition took off. On the Web: hardrock.com — Ray Schweibert 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.

Missile Bar 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. Reserve bottle service available. Free admission until 11pm. Fri. nights no cover charge for ladies, excluding special event/ guest nights.

mur.mur 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.”

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.

The Pool

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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.

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

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

Pizza Pub 2309 Pacific Ave. 344-0055.

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

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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. Tues. Trivia, Thurs. DJ Vito G. 11pm, Fri. Wax Factory 10pm, Sat.Decade 8 11pm. Sun. Allen Gogarty from Ireland 11pm. No cover charge. Mon.-Wed. Late Night Happy Hour 11pm-close.

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

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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.

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

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

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

Teplitzky’s Lounge Chelsea Hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelseaac.com. DJ dance parties every Friday and Saturday night starting 9pm.

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 The Pier Shops at Caesars. 345-6900. www.trinitypubac. com. Enjoy a frosty pint w/ traditional Irish specialties. Tues. Whiskey tasting seminar 7pm ($20); Thurs. Quizzo 10pm; Fri. Ravioli Shanker 10pm; Sat. DJ Sykic 10pm.

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

West Side Bar

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

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. DJs and live entertainment throughout the week.

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.

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

Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8229111. www.sofiaofmargate.com. Happy hour every day, 4-7pm. Wed. Martini Night w/ live jazz 610pm and DJ 10pm-close. Every

Fri. Sharon Sable. Every Sat. Tony Malandro with Kathleen Angela. DJ Sat. 10pm-2am.

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

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

Ventura’s Greenhouse 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 1 N. Shore Road, Absecon. 6412323. Open 7 days from 10am1am. Kitchen from 11am11pm. Live music Thursdays. Daily specials, take out and catering.

Blue Marlin Sports Bar & Grill 200 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway. 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.

Bulldogs Bar & Grill 743 W. White Horse Pike,

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

Caroline’s Bar & Restaurant 450 Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 9279007. www.carolinesbythebay. com. Open Mon.-Sat. 8am3am, Sun. 9am-3am. Food served 11am-2am. Happy hour Mon.-Sat., 4-7pm. Tues. free pizza during happy hour. Wed. half price drinks, 5-7pm. Fri. DJs.

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.

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

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

Chickie’s and Pete’s 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. 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 indoors and outdoors at Crabby Jack’s.

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

East Bay Crab & Grille Cardiff Circle, EHT. 272-7721. www.eastbaycrab.com. Daily

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

Formica Bros. Café Kensington Square, 200 North Tilton Road, Northfield, 6466565, www.formicabrosbakery. com. 7am-7pm seven days a week. Live music every Fri., 710pm 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 Fri. and Sat.

dining. Happy hour: Mon.Wed. 4-8pm; Thurs. 4-9pm; Fri. 4-10pm; Sat. 4-7pm; Sun. 18pm. Fri. Sunset Menu, 3-6pm. Entertainment nightly starting 7pm. Every Fri. Brian Parr and the Blind Date Band. Every Sat. Tedd Hammock and Matt Fisher 4-8pm. Every Sun. The Verdict 6-11pm.

The Inn at Sugar Hill 5704 Mays Landing-Somers Point Road, Mays Landing, innatsugarhill.com. 625.2226. Fine dining in historic bed-andbreakfast. Fri. Pauline Bennick Jazz 6:30-10:30pm .

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

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

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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 10pmmidnight daily.

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. Live music.

Great American Pub & Grille Festival at Hamilton, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 6251990. Happy hour Sun.-Fri. 4:30-7pm. Tues. & Thurs. 1/2 price well drinks and beers, 2-for-1 appetizers. 4:30-7pm. Wed. In the Biz Night with 2 for 1 appetizers and happy hour drink prices, 10pm-1am. Tues. & Thurs. Free live poker, 7pm & 10pm.

Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. www.gregorysbar.com. Weekly drink specials. Early bird dinners, noon-5:30pm. Wed. Fun night with $1 Coors Light drafts and food specials. Wed. karaoke. Sun., Sept. 20, 8pm The Al Harrison Quintet.

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

The Inlet 998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9269611. www.inletrestaurantnj. com. Serving American cuisine, creative cocktails. Waterfront

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 ; Sun. & Wed. Don Ellsworth; Fri. Acoustic Fish; Sat. Sharon Sable. All performances 7-11pm.

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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.

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

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Smithville Inn

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

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

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.

Testaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Venturaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Offshore Cafe

2015 Shore Road, Northfield. 641-5158. www.venturascafe. com. Daily dinner specials. Weekly drink specials. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm.

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Homestead Hotel, 805 E. 8th Street, Ocean City. 920-4321. The Black Box hosts comedy, musicals, teen nights, private events and fundraisers. Thursday Night will feature nationally known comedians. No alcohol served.

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.

Fuze

7888 Dune Drive, Avalon. 368-1919. Upscale dining and live entertainment. Sat. Pauline Bennick Jazz 7-11pm.

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place

3601 Ocean Drive, Avalon, 9675001. www.jacksplaceavalon. com.

Kix McNutleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar

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

La Costa Lounge

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

Ocean Drive

40th Street and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-1000. www. theod.com. Live music on weekends.

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.

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3807 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-5600. Sea Isleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only authentic Irish pub. Live music on weekends.

Princeton Bar

Fri. & Sat. 11am–2am., and Sun. noon to 2am.

The 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.

Yesterday’s

Coconutz 30 S. Florida Ave., AC 449-0033. Open daily 3pm-3am, with happy hour 3-6pm. Free parking.

Delilah’s Den 201 E. Delilah Rd., Pleasantville. 383-0666. Open Mon.-Sat., noon-4am. Sun.,4pm-4am.

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

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Allure Dinner Theater

1075 N. Albany Ave. AC. 3400252. Open Tue.-Thur. 8pm4am; Fri.&Sat. 8pm-6am. VIP rooms, tableside dancing.

Babes Gentlemen’s Club 137-139 S. New York Ave., AC. 344-3334. Open Sun.-Thurs. 9pm-4am, Fri. & Sat. 8pm6am. Full bar.

Bare Exposure

2303 Pacific Ave. 449-0999. Open Sun.- Thurs. 6pm 3am; Fri.-6pm -6am; Sat 4pm - 6am. VIP area, couch dances, champagne courts, six TVs, DJs, serving food. Credit cards accepted.

6032 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 652-0800. Open daily at noon. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Kitchen open, no cover, free pool Mon. nights.

Lace

Platinum Playground 7685 Black Horse Pike, Hammonton. 704-7041. Open daily. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm.

Playground Lounge 2405 Pacific Ave. 347-1234. Open Sun.-Fri. 4pm-6am, Sat. 2pm-6am. Happy Hour Mon.Fri. 4-8pm. Bachelor parties our specialty. Free admission before 10pm Sun.-Fri.

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Will the eggshell or off-white china dishes look best with the cream tablecloth? Where should crazy Aunt Karen be placed on the seating chart? Between picking outfits, taste-testing countless tapenades, and tracking RSVPs, planning a wedding has the potential to turn even the most mild-mannered of us into trolling Bridezillas. But fear not, there is yet a light at the end of the chiffon and taffeta tunnel. Exhibit A? One Atlantic, a new wedding/banquet facility opening (finally) this December. Located at the tip of The Pier Shops at Caesars and extending 100 yards out over the Atlantic, the venue includes floor-to-ceiling windows in every room and a 2,500-square-footterrace for couples that want a beach wedding but not the complications associated with a ceremony in the sand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find any wedding packages here,â&#x20AC;? said Wesley Adams, director

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or a fireworks display over the ocean. Organic, kosher, vegetarian, and international cuisine menus are also available upon request. Apparently the cat’s already out of the One Atlantic bag. As of the end of August, over 20 weddings have been booked. Adams said that more than half of the facility’s visitors decide to plan their wedding with them, despite the space still being under construction. Visit www.oneatlanticevents.com. Boutique in Ventnor, said that her local customers have been asking for dresses that are a little bit more modIt’s All in the Details ern, noting one shoulder, Greek goddess-esque gowns Clothes may not make the man, but you’d better believe as a big seller, in addition to light beading, soft lace, they make the wedding. While white-washed gowns and puffy-sleeved bridal parties have been red hot for and long trains. She also noted that many of her new eons, bridal experts say that colors and styling will dresses have straps versus the strapless gowns she’s been make a statement for both x and y chromosomes in the carrying for the past few seasons. These strappy options upcoming seasons. Tesi Miteva, owner of Tesi Bridal include V-necks, halters, cap-sleeves, and scoop necks. see more online @

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For the men, a more casual look is en vogue, done by foregoing vests for a simple shirt and tie combination. While the recession has made some couples cut costs on the ceremony, Miteva says she’s actually seen more of her top of the line suits sell. “Groomsmen are becoming very aware of the quality of a tux,” she said. “The men are no longer saying, ‘I’ll take whatever my fiancée likes.’ Men are marrying now in their late 20s or early 30s and by that time know a quality suit from a massproduced warehouse type.” Also a big seller in Miteva’s store are her chocolate brown tuxes, which have steadily been gaining favor in lieu of the traditional black and are now the second best-seller. The oft-overlooked maid of honor and bridal parties are going for jewel tones in eggplant, teal, and plum, while the mothers of the bride are going for more stylish dresses and cocktail suits. Miteva noted that pantsuits are being predominantly

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reserved for grandmothers. Though we may be eschewing some bridal traditions, a few are better left untouched. We’re thinking about a forkful of melt-in-your-mouth cake, of course. Darren DiPietro, owner of the Cake Studio of Ocean City, said he’s happy about the direction that he’s seen in delectable desserts and that while people used to think of the wedding cake as a simple vanilla pound cake, see more online @

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Of equal importance to the type of cake on your guests’ plates are the flowers in your bouquets and centerpieces. While orange saw a surge in popularity over the past few years, purple is set to take its spot as the new floral queen bee. Marianne Nugent, owner of Petals Florist & Events in Mays Landing, said that she’s been seeing less white and ivory flowers being sold, with the focus now on light and dark purples, blues, and pinks. Nugent has also noticed a big increase in the number of hydrangeas and dahlias sold. Her advice to bridal parties is to save money by buying flowers instate. “I think that bridal parties should remember that we live in the Garden State, and that there are so many

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So you’ve booked the venue, taken care of details, and now have one last night to let loose, singles style. What’s a bachelor or bachelorette with 24 hours of freedom to do? Party hard of course. We wanted to find the best way to get down with our bad selves, so we went to the experts at AC Party Buses to find out how to host the ultimate throwdown. Al Mallimaci, co-owner of the busing service, said booking a premium vehicle is the most important detail on the party checklist. “We like to think of our party buses as night clubs on wheels,” he said. The buses feature flat screen TVs, iPod-compatible sound systems, perimeter style leather seating, two brass poles, carpeted floors, and a bar with an 100-pound ice capacity. The buses are usually rented anywhere from four to eight hours per night, ample time to party down while club hopping. Mallimaci said that prospective party-goers don’t even need to use out the buses, as the company can set up a party wherever you want, from small, home catered affairs, to extravagant, bass-pounding night clubs. Next on tap for the company is a towing service for drivers who are feeling a little tipsy after a big night out. Simply call up AC Party Buses, and they’ll come to where you are with an SUV and the equipment necessary to safely get your car home. You and your friends can wile away the rest of your drunk hours in the backseat, knowing you’ve made a smart decision. Mallimaci said he’s seeing this as a new trend across the country, and is looking to bring it to Atlantic City soon. Visit www.ACpartybuses.com. n

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Couples Saying ‘I Do’ to Destination Weddings

RE YOU THINKING OF HEADING out of town for your wedding? If so, you’re not alone. Conde Nast Bridal Group’s American Wedding Study (2006) reported that 16 percent of couples are now choosing to have a destination wedding. While you may think they’re for the rich and famous, destination weddings can actually be less expensive than traditional celebrations closer to home. This may be advantageous to brides and grooms who are feeling the effects of today’s economic crunch. That’s because destination weddings generally have smaller guest lists, and many of the “extras” that are tacked on to a traditional wedding are covered in the all-inclusive price of a destination event. So you can cut down on

the cost of the $20,000 to $30,000 average-priced wedding, particularly if guests are paying for their own tickets. Destination weddings are for individuals who want to put the focus on fun. They enable you to pump up the enjoyment factor and marry a vacation and a wedding into one handy package. They also start the honeymoon at the point of arrival at your destination. One-of-a-kind memories are created with a destination wedding, particularly when exotic locales are the backdrop for your celebration. Because travel is involved, destination weddings are often facilitated with the help of a travel agent or wedding planner. This person can help you work out all of the details of the wedding, primarily when you’re working with vendors

that may be out of state or out of the country. Keep in mind that if you have your heart set on all of your friends and family being able to attend your wedding, destination weddings may not be the way to go. That’s because even with the best planning, it’s relatively impossible for everyone’s schedules to coordinate for this kind of event. While there certainly are negatives to having a wedding away from home, the growing list of positives attracts more and more couples each year: • Reduced fuss over a wedding that takes place at home, where most of the planning is being handled by the couple • Budgetary factors, including lower

costs for a less elaborate affair • Informal choices for wedding attire, saving even more money • Something different for the couples who like to stand out • Alternatives for second weddings or those who prefer less tradition • Loosening of marriage laws overseas, which make it easier for couples to tie the knot in foreign locales • The opportunity for “destination anniversaries,” where couples can revisit their wedding site for even more memories Couples looking to add excitement to their wedding without much fuss can turn to destination weddings when tying the knot. n

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F YOU HAVE A HYBRID CAR PARKED in your garage, recycle rain water to irrigate backyard plants and have replaced just about every bulb in your home with compact fluorescents, there’s a good chance that you’re environmentally conscious. But what if you’ve just gotten engaged and want to impart some of these green ways of thinking to the wedding? What can you do to be earth-friendly when tying the knot? Wedding industry insiders say that the trend of going

green with weddings is growing exponentially. David Cooperrider, a business professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, says that going green is one of the great business opportunities of the 21st century, and there is much potential for the wedding industry. He offers that wedding vendors that are not going green will be at a competitive disadvantage to those who do. Going green for your wedding day doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the elements that will make the day special. It just means you can take a look at the details and the bigger picture and develop strategies that will minimize the impact on the planet. • Go local: From food to flowers, choose vendors that use locally grown and raised products. This reduces the amount of smog generated and fuel consumed to bring items in for your wedding. Many caterers are now collaborating with local farms and other vendors to offer organic, locally grown menu items. It pays to ask about availability.

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Chandelier earrings and sparkling crystal bangles are popular choices for today’s sophisticated brides, according to the style experts at Carolee, the fashion jewelry company. “Carolee has long been the jewelry destination for brides and their bridal parties,” says Jill Maier, Carolee’s vice president of design. “We have come to learn what brides want to create a look and style that is their own.” Carolee collections, including the upscale Carolee Lux collection, feature a vast selection of classic and modern designs for brides, from demure to dramatic. “In the last few years, we’ve seen more brides look to mirror current fashion trends in their bridal jewelry,” offers Maier. That translates into bigger, bolder pieces like large drama earrings, glittering crystal and pearl cuffs and statement necklaces that draw attention to the neckline. Carolee Lux features exquisite designs with crystals and CZ, hand-polished and knotted simulated pearls and sterling silver, offering every member of the bridal party elegant choices. Fashionable jewelry isn’t just for the bride; it also makes a great gift for bridal party attendants. Say, “thank you” with the very popular Sterling Sentiments bangles that are engraved in five languages with Friend, Sister, Niece, Mother, Grandmother, or Love. These bangles are gift boxed and priced in the $100 range. Other treasured and affordable bridal gifts include freshwater cultured pearls. Hand-knotted necklaces, bracelets and earrings in stud or drop styles are available in pearl alone or pearl accented with cubic zirconia. Prices range from $40 to $75, in styles that will appeal to a wide range of bridal party members. The Carolee and Lux jewelry collections are available at fine department and specialty stores worldwide and at www.carolee.com, where you can request a free catalog. n

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Boxing: Teon Kennedy vs. Lante Addy Sept. 19, Main Ballroom Undefeated (13-0, 5 KOs) Philly-born super-bantamweight Teon “The Technician” Kennedy takes on Lante Addy in a boxing card at Bally’s presented by Peltz Boxing Promotions. The event will also include a tribute to the late Arturo Gatti. The card tales place Saturday, Sept. 19, 7pm. Tickets are $50 and $75, and can be purchased by calling Main Events (973-2007050), Peltz Boxing Promotions (215765-0922) or via Ticketmaster. Kennedy was the 2004 National Golden Gloves flyweight champion and is a two-time Pennsylvania Golden Gloves champion. His opponent in the 10-round super bantamweight fight is Lante Addy from Ghana. Other bouts include Atlantic City’s Alfred Kinsey vs. Garrett Wilson of Philly in light-heavyweights action, and Josh Mercado of Cape May vs. Joel Nieves of Allentown, Pa. in a welterweight battle.

distinctive and popular vocalists over the past 30 years will be at the Music Box on Friday, Sept. 18, 9pm. Tickets are $75 and $95. “You just try to pick the songs that are most meaningful to you,” says five time Grammy-winner Michael McDonald about the inspiration for his new album, Soul Speak. “These songs span my life — they’re the ones where I can remember where I was when I first heard them, the ones that made me interested in becoming a recording artist, the songs I’d always imagined myself singing.” Multi-dimensional singer, Boz Scaggs, whose 1976 album Silk Degrees was one of the landmark pop titles of the decade, began working on his latest release, Speak Low, several years prior to its 2008 release. “I had a few distinct elements I wanted to hear with my voice,” Scaggs recalls. The singer adds that the airy, inviting feeling of the new album is partly due to the atmosphere of the studio. The album was recorded at Skywalker Sound, a state-of-the-art studio that’s part of filmmaker George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch complex.

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Rick Springfield Sept. 25, Music Box Best known for his mainstream power pop of the 1980’s and his role as the young, eligible Dr. Noah Drake on the hit daytime show General Hospital, Rick Springfield will be at the Music Box on Friday, Sept. 25, 9pm. Tickets are $50. In 1982 Springfield won a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for “Jessie’s Girl” off the album Working Class Dog, which achieved multi-platinum success. As an actor, Springfield had several guest roles in TV series such as The Incredible Hulk, The Rockford Files, and The Young and the Restless, before his defining role in General Hospital (1981-1983). In December of 2005, Springfield returned to General Hospital to play Dr. Noah Drake after a 23-year hiatus and continues to act as a recurring character.

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Kool & The Gang

Sept. 25-26, Tropicana Showroom Kool & The Gang will head a “Celebration” at the Trop on Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets are $25, $35, and $45. Kool & The Gang found a special sound at the intersection of jazz, R&R, funk and pop. Their music has been created by the same core of players for over thirty years: Robert “Kool” Bell, his brother Khalis Bayyan, their longtime friends Dennis “DT” Thomas and George “Funky” Brown, and past members Robert “Spike” Mickens, the late Charles Smith, Ricky West, and Woody Sparrow. The band’s hit songs include “Celebration,” “Cherish,” Borgata Comedy Club “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness” Music Box The Borgata Comedy Club and “Open Sesame.” offers fun-filled evenings featuring a trio of comedians nightly (except during ‘Yesterday’ — A Tribute to headliner engagements). Showtimes are the Beatles 9pm and the tickets are $20. (Visit theborgata.com). Appearing to Sept. 20 are Liverpool Club Theater (North Keith Purnell, Paul Bond and John Pizzi. Tower) The Las Vegas show band Performing Sept. 21-22 and Sept. 27 are Yesterday – A Tribute to the Beatles Eric Lyden, John Rizzo and Joey Star performs “The British Are Coming!” and on tap Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 are Pete in the Liverpool Club Theater setting Michaels, Kevin Flynn and Alan Havey. 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, $5 off for Diamond Club members. (See video at acweekly.com/video)

Sept. 19, Music Box One of the most successful duos of the early 1970s will be at the Music Box on Friday, Sept. 19, 9pm. Tickets are $60 and $70. Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Messina are a duo whose most enduring songs were so well crafted that they have never really gone away. “This is less about a musical reunion and more about reuniting a relationship that’s become more of Pointer Sisters a friendship than ever before,” says Sept. 26, Main Ballroom The Pointer Messina, “It’s funny how our separate Sisters bring their great vocalizing to journeys have somehow brought us back Bally’s on Saturday, Sept. 26, 9pm. around, into each other’s lives again,” Tickets are $35, $55 and $75. Born in Loggins adds. Atlantic City Oakland, Calif., Ruth, Anita, June and Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 or Bonnie Pointer began their career as Bay-Atlantic Symphony 236-BLUE jazz vocalists. Dressed in thrift-story Sept. 24, Music Box The reknown finery with neon feather bows they locally-based orchestra, the Bay-Atlantic ZZ Top were acclaimed as the “black Andrews Symphony, under the baton of music Sept. 19, Music Hall ZZ Top, the beardSisters.” Bonnie left to have a solo career, director Jed Gaylin, launches its new ed duo of Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, while Ruth, Anita and June shifted their 2009-2010 season with “Swinging with focus to more mainstream pop and The Symphony: A Salute To Benny along with drummer Frank Beard, bring became one of the most popular vocal Goodman,” on Thursday, Sept. 24, their current tour to the House of Blues groups of the 1980s. Their numerous 8pm. Tickets are $35, $50 and $60. The on Saturday, Sept. 19, 9pm. Tickets are hits include “Yes We Can Can,” “I’m So Symphony will be joined by special guest $45, $50 and $60. (See interview, p. 63) Excited and “Jump (For My Love).” The clarinetist Dave Bennett, as well as Dick Alice Cooper current lineup is Ruth, Anita and Ruth’s Hyman and Bucky Pizzarella. (See feature, Sept. 25, Music Hall Alice Cooper p. 66) daughter, Assa. headlines at the HOB on Friday, Sept. 25, at 9pm. Tickets are $45, $50 and David Cook $55. The audacious, precedent-shatterSept. 26, Event Center Last year’s ing, inspirational, taboo-defiling hoodAmerican Idol winner, David Cook, will lum flamboyance of Alice Cooper did be at the Event Center on Saturday, more than forever alter the face of rock Hotel Casino & Spa Sept. 26, 8pm. Tickets are $50. Cook ‘n’ roll as we now know it. He virtually Tickets: www.ComcastTIX.com, 1-800-298entered the Billboard charts at No. 3 with invented rock as theater, created new 4200, or at the Borgata box office David Cook, which also debuted as the fashion trends, sparked a new sexual Michael McDonald & Boz No. 1 album on the digital album chart revolution, established higher standards Scaggs and is the best debut from an American for teenage decadence, and found time Sept. 18, Music Box Two of the most Idol winner since 2006. The first single, on top of all this to write and record a

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Sept. 26, Theatre at Trump Plaza Craig Robinson will be performing at Trump Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of the Trump Comedy Series. The showtime is at 9pm and tickets are $25. Robinson is best known for his roles in Pineapple Express and in the TV series The Office as Darryl Philbin. As the foreman of the Dunder Mifflin warehouse, Robinson plays the foil to Steve Carell’s clueless boob of a middle manager. Since making his name with The Office, Robinson has branched out into feature films, establishing himself as a popular member of Judd Apatow’s repertory company. His other film roles include Walk Hard, Knocked Up and Zack And Miri Make A Porno. (See interview at acweekly.com) SEPTEMBER

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DECEMBER DEC. 4-6

• Charlie Prose Christmas Show, Trump Plaza DEC. 12

• Footloose, Tropicana NOV. 14-DEC. 15 • Miracle on 34th Street, Tropicana

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HEADLINERS

• Mike Birbiglia, Borgata DEC. 31

• O.A.R., House of Blues

JANUARY, 2010 JAN. 29-30

NOV. 7

• Midget Auto Racing, Boardwalk Hall

• Bill Maher, Borgata • Bob Newhart, Borgata • Brian Wilson House of Blues

REVUES

NOV. 13-14

• Roger Daltrey, Borgata

ONGOING

NOV. 20-22

• Kozak the Magician, Comedy

OCT. 18

• Frankie Valli, Borgata

• Laura Pausini, Taj Mahal

NOV. 27-28

Stop at Trop • Yesterday — A Tribute to the Beatles, Tropicana

OCT. 24

• Lenny Kravitz, Borgata • Sylvia Browne, Trump Taj Mahal • Haunted Illusions, Resorts • Lily Tomlin, Borgata • Luis Fonsi, Bally’s

• Robin Williams, Borgata • 2009 Legends Basketball Classic, Boardwalk Hall NOV. 28

• Brian Setzer Orchestra, Trump Taj Mahal

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FOOD & DRINK

The Shore Club Crab House Bar & Gill

South-End Savoring

Address: 303 Longport Blvd., Longport Hours: Open daily for lunch from 11am, dinner from 4pm Phone: 822-1002 Details: Liquor license, major credit cards accepted Web site: shoreclubbar.com

The Shore Club Crab House Bar & Grill in Longport is sure to satisfy seafood lovers By Frank Gabriel PHOTO BY DON KRAVITZ

ESTLED ALONG A BUSY STRETCH of Longport Boulevard just prior to Absecon Island’s southern entrance, the Shore Club Crab House Bar & Grill is the latest restaurant venture from the Lamberti family. Spacious and glass-walled, the facility beckons the eye with a sweeping view of the upscale waterfront development known as Seaview Harbor. Dining here as the sky cleared after a day of torrential rain and storm-driven flooding, we enjoyed a meal that was largely derived from products of the sea. Like my appetizer special, a pair of soft shell crabs. We were thrilled to see this item still available on this early September evening. The translucent crab is one of the purest examples of fresh seafood. This duet had been lightly dredged in seasoned flour, and then quickly sautéed and ladled with a soft, yielding white-wine reduction sauce. A combination of diced tomato and garlic, plus half a dozen spears of thin, pencilpoint asparagus were neatly tossed atop the near-naked crustaceans. Their natural delicacy was complimented by these simple garnishes. The crabs themselves were forktender, requiring nothing more than a bit of gentle pressure to break them into pieces and consume the entirety of their sweet, juicy white bodies. We also sampled the Shore Club’s fried

Cajun calamari — with an unusual twist. Many restaurants offer these rings and tentacles of squid with hot, red-cherry peppers. But none we’ve found batter and fry those spicy vegetables along with the cephalopods. This combination creates both a textural treat and a delightful interplay between the innate coolness of seafood and the tingly slivers of battered pepper. My dining partner’s entrée, seafood ravioli, brought seven or so playing card-size pieces of red and green stuffed pasta. Filled with a buttery blend — we tasted crab,

shrimp and scallop — the squares were tossed with a creamy tomato/vodka sauce. Ravioli are among the more challenging members of the pasta world. Undercooked, they’re cold and tasteless. Overcooked, worse yet, they break open, lose their structural integrity and are an abhorrent, waterlogged mess. These had been prepared with an expert hand, presented fanned across a large, round plate to maximize their surface area. Spooned with a sauce more tomato than cream, we loved the way it clung to the still firm ravs, adding an agreeable

background harmony to the sophisticated, oceanic flavors of the seafood. Desirous of something heartier in the cool, windswept weather, we opted for an ossu bucco entrée. The traditional preparation, literally translated as “hollow bones” in Italian, delivered two pieces of pork shank, the lower part of the leg bone. The meat had been nicely braised, rendering a fall-off-the-bone quality, then covered with a layer of warm, earthy mushrooms. The slivered shiitakes not only added their own special feel, but also served the practical purpose of keeping the meat lovely and moist. An ample portion of herbed mashed potatoes, plus a sauté of yellow and green zucchini with carrots accompanied the meat, sauced with a mildly sweet, Marsala demi-glace. Desserts, presented tableside, brought us a golden-yellow pineapple cake, light and airy, topped with a layer of shredded coconut. Our other choice, a chocolate chip cake, was a novel construct. The cake itself surrounded a middle layer of vanilla mouse, laden with plenty of crunchy, chocolate chips. We thoroughly enjoyed this pairing of the world’s two favorite sweets — vanilla and chocolate — and left the Shore Club feeling happy and serene despite the stillblustery weather outside. 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.

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern 2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. www.angelosfairmounttavern. com. Angelo’s has flourished for three generations of Mancusos, making it an institution in A.C. with its Italian menu. Open for lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–3pm and dinner Mon.–Fri. 5–11pm, Sat. and Sun. 4:30–11pm. Banquet rooms now available.

Angeloni’s II Restaurant

2400 Arctic Ave. 344-7875. www. angelonis.com. Fine Italian cuisine and impressive wine selection. Lunch served Mon.–Fri. 11am– 4pm. Dinner served Sun.–Thurs. 4–11pm, Fri. 4pm–1am and Sat. 5pm–1am.

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 348-8080. www.atlanticcitybar.com. Lobster and seafood specials. Homemade pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and more. Over 25 items for $7 and under. Various import beers on draft and 20 different martinis. Free parking. Open daily, 11am–6am.

Café 2825

2825 Atlantic Ave (at Brighton Ave.). 344-6913. www.cafe2825. com. Regional Italian fare with full bar. Open Tues.–Sat. for dinner; reservations suggested.

Chelsea Prime

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Local hangout is open 24 hours, seven days. Serving inexpensive snacks, burgers, seafood, subs. Includes four pool tables and outdoor smoking section. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-1pm, 4-6pm.

Dock’s Oyster House

2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. www.docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar with 10 to 20 different oyster selections nightly, and an extensive wine list. Dinner is served daily from 5pm.

Ducktown Tavern

2400 Atlantic Ave. 449-1212. www.ducktowntavernac.com. Open 24/7. Happy hour 11am– 1pm, 4–7pm, 3–5am. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight dining. Drink and food specials all week long. Live music.

Girasole Ristorante

3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. www. girasoleac.com. Open daily for lunch Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm, and dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm. Fri. and Sat. hours from noon11pm, Sun. 5-10pm. Late night menu. 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. 344-9063. www.theirishpub.com. Free parking. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Daily lunch special 11:30am–2pm: $2.50 soup & sandwich. Dinner specials weekdays, 2–8pm, weekends and holidays, 11:30am– 8pm: $6.95.

Knife & Fork

3600 Atlantic Ave. Corner of Atlantic and Pacific aves. www. knifeandforkinn.com. 344-1133. Historic landmark restaurant renovated by the Dougherty family (owners of Dock’s Oyster House). The finest seafood and

dining? Discover Atlantic City Weekly’s online menu guide. Menus of your favorite area restaurants for viewing and download at acweekly.com

804 N Rhode Island Ave. 3483999. Atlantic City waterfront dining. Open Mon.-Thurs. 5am-2pm & Fri.-Sun. 5am-9pm. Diner-style varied menu, complete with breakfast favorites and hearty lunch options.

Authentic Vietnamese noodle house. 71 menu choices $2.95– $8.50. Open daily 10am–9pm.

Little Saigon

Pic A Lilli Pub

2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119. Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine. Open Mon.–Sat. noon–9:30pm, Sun. noon–9pm. Lunch specials Mon.–Fri. noon– 3pm. Closed Tues.

Los Amigos

1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. www.losamigosrest.com/AC. Mexican food, fresh seafood and prime steaks. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Thurs. 11:30am–11pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–1am, Sun. 11:30am–9pm.

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub

1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave., 289-8950, megansgoodgrubandpub.com. A unique menu of classic American comfort food, executed with gourmet flair, served in a friendly and fun pub environment.

Melaka Restaurant

28 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-8928. Malaysian and Chinese cuisine. Only Malaysian restaurant in Atlantic City.

The Melting Pot

229 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113. Serving lunch & dinner daily. 1/2 price wings Wednesday nights. Open 24/7.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. www.serioussteaks.com. A distinctive dining experience at The Walk. Aged, corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list. Open Mon.–Thurs. 5–10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5–11pm, Sun. 4–9pm. Lounge open daily from 4pm.

Teplitzky’s

111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. www.thechelsea-ac.com. 1-800-548-3030. Diner-inspired venue offering food in a fun, classic setting that also houses a hideaway cocktail lounge and coffee shop. Open daily.

Tun Tavern

Two Convention Way. 347-7800. www.tuntavern.com. A.C.’s first steakhouse and brewery. 20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290. Bar and grille. Open Mon.–Sat. 8am–? & Sun. 11am–? Serving breakfast lunch and dinner. Flat screen TVs. Daily specials from 11am–1pm , 4–6pm and 1-3am, $1 off bottles and drafts beer.

Mexico Restaurant

White House Sub Shop

Old Waterway Inn

1700 W. Riverside Dr. 347-1793. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun., 5-10pm. Features family-priced favorites.

Pho Hoa Cali

3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063.

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Whiskey Grille

2112 Atlantic Ave., 441-1100. www.meltingpot.com. Fondue restaurant offers unique and interactive dining experience. Sun.-Thurs 4-10pm., Sat.-Sun. 4-11pm. 3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. www.mexicorestaurant.com Cocktail lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer. Open seven days from 11am–10pm.

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2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.’s legendary sub shop. Sun.-Thurs. 10am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 10am9:30pm.

BRIGANTINE Andre’s Italian Restaurant

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

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111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. www.thechelseaac.com. 348-2200. Located on the 5th Floor, offering a fresh take on a steakhouse with a cocktail lounge, Hollywood-style booths and ocean views. Call for reservations.

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Laguna Grill Martini Bar

1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. www.lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view. 18 plasma TVs for sporting events. Open daily for breakfast from 8– 11:30am, lunch from 11:30am– 4pm and dinner from 4pm.

4400. www.barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Linwood. Open 7 days, 11am-10pm. Lunch served 11am–4pm. Dinein lunch specials.

Billy Ho’s Imperial East

7800 Ventnor Avenue, Margate. 487-8052. Open daily 11am10:30 pm.

1075 North Shore Dr. 2661388. www.brigantinegolf. com. Breakfast and lunch daily, 8am–5pm. Beautiful views of golf course, casual ambiance.

Macedonian Grill

Cleo’s Fish Palace

The Links Bar & Grille

3015 Brigantine Blvd. at 31st St. 264-8801. (Second location 6814 Tilton Rd. in EHT. 677-5477) www.macedoniangrill.com. Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 7am–9pm with earlybird specials from 3–7pm for dine in only.

Yuki Hana

3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608. Japanese/ Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11am–10:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am–11:30pm; Sun. noon–10pm.

DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Barrels

9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-

decor and authentic Greek/ Mediterranean cuisine.

Dune

Sophie’s Margate Café

9510 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 487-7450. Prix Fixe menu available. Reservations suggested. Local produce, poultry and fish. Organic options. Open Tues. through Sun.

Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant

China Dumpling Seafood Resaurant

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

8pm Sun.-Thurs., 8:30am-close Fri. & Sat.

9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1293. Home of authentic home-cooked Italian cuisine and two-for-one specials. Open daily 5:30-10pm.

Gertrude’s

7307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-5858. www.cleosfish.com. Various menu options, including chowders, fried entrees, crab, lobster and more. A large variety of prepared seafood and dinner platters. Take-out and delivery. Catering available. 11am7:30pm daily. Closed Mondays.

Dino’s Subs & Pizza

8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 8226602 or 822-0670. Open seven days, 7-11:30pm. 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 (their specialty is the smoked fish) items, plus fabulous desserts and a children’s menu. Best kosher deli in NJ. Open 7:30am-

7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. gertrudesventnor.com. 823-3003. Dinner from 5pm seven days per week. Chef Neil Elsohn creates Gertrude’s, a casual yet sophisticated restaurant.

Hannah G’s

7310 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 823-1466.(cafe located at 7303 Ventnor Ave., 822-6000. Serving healthy continental cuisine, dinner from 5-10pm Thurs., Fri. and Sat.). Breakfast and lunch served daily. Try the sweet potato pancakes.

Johnny’s Café

9407 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 8221789. www.johnnyscafeventnor. com. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert reasonable prices.

La Fontana

20 Douglas Ave., Margate. Gourmet Italian cuisine. Call for reservations. Open Wed.-Sun. at 4pm Take out available. Seatings of 10 or more get 4-course meal for only $21.95.

Lamberti

9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 487-6001. www.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.

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9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8228423. Lunch and dinner specials. Serving wings, tenders and Big Al’s homemade crab cake sandwiches. Open 8am–4am daily. Starlight Garden bar open daily.

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9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-4759. Authentic Japanese cuisine. Fresh fish selected daily. Lunch from noon–3pm. Dinner from 4:30–11pm. Weekends, noon-midnight. Reservations recommended.

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Maynard’s Café

Shore Club Crabhouse, Bar & Grill 303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 8221002. www.shoreclubbar.com. Great views of Egg Harbor Bay.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. www.sofiaofmargate.com. Restaurant, bar and private events. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish

8017 Winchester Ave., Margate. 822-1610. Formerly Dilba’s Margate Café, re-opened under new ownership. Serves breakfast and lunch.

Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. www.steveandcookies. com. Open for dinner nightly, year-round. Live jazz in the piano room almost every night.

Tomatoe’s

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535 or www.tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood with tuna, sea bass and soft shell crab (seasonal only) among the favorites. Rock-N-Sushi, Mon. & Wed. 9pm–midnight with reduced sushi-roll prices (bar only). Dinner daily from 5pm. Reservations recommended.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 8220140. www.venturasgreenhouse. com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare. Cafe & bar open 11am–2am daily. Dining room available Thurs.–Sat. 5–10pm.

Yama Japanese Restaurant 5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8228105. Sushi and sashimi; over 100 special rolls, plus tempura and other cooked specials. Open Mon.-Sat, for lunch noon–3pm; dinner 4:30–10:30pm. Sun. 1:30–11pm.

MAINLAND Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante 2405 New Rd., Northfield. 6467565. Open for lunch & dinner daily; weekdays 11am–10pm, weekends 11am–11pm. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Desserts, children’s menu, specials.

Athenian Garden

619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818. Authentic Greek cuisine. Lunch and dinner. Rated “excellent” by Zagat. Closed Monday.

Atlantic City Sub Shop

Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 6467799. www.atlanticcitysubshops. com.

A Touch of Italy

Black Horse Pike, Cardiff/EHT. 646-1855. www.touchofitaly. net. Dinner 4–10:30pm. Sun. 2–10pm. Serving veal, seafood, pasta, steaks and brick-oven pizzas. Wine, beer and cocktails avail. Banquet facilities. Live music Wed. & Thurs. starting at 6pm.

Barrels

Rt. 9, Central Square, Linwood. 926-9900. www.barrelsfoods. com. Italian food. Open Mon.– Sat. 11am–9pm. Originally of South Phila. Since 1959. Also in Margate. Intimate dining, takeout and delivery.

Berkshire Grill

Black Horse Pike at English Creek Ave., EHT. 272-8808. www.berkshiregrill.net. Open Mon.–Thurs. 4–11pm; Fri. & Sat. 4pm–mid.; Sun. 3–10pm. Great seafood and thick, juicy, tender steaks.

Bombay Indian Restaurant English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 6464445. Authentic Indian dining experience featuring chicken, lamb, vegetable dishes and rice specialties. Lunch buffet & daily dinner specials avail. Open daily, 11am–3pm, 5pm–10pm.

Bulldogs

743 White Horse Pike, Galloway. 965-4433. Open Mon.–Sun. 11:30am–1am. Bar open until 2am. Neighborhood sports bar serving American dishes including burgers, wings, stromboli and salad.

Cavallino Nero

4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties, seafood, steaks, lamb chops, soups and more. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open daily at noon.

Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille

Sunrise Plaza, 68 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-1700. FAX 404-7776. www.celinascafes. com. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring soups, salad, wraps, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials. Home-baked goods. Open Mon.–Sat. 8am– 8pm. Open Sunday for breakfast 8am–2pm.

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273663, www.charliesbar.com. Popular buffalo wings. Open Mon.–Sat. 9am–3am; Sun. noon–3am. Serving lunch 11am–4pm. Dinner 4pm–midnight. Late-night menu to 2am. No credit cards. Over 15 TVs for sporting events.

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. www.chickiesandpetes. com. Sports-themed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches. Kitchen open 11am-midnight Sun.-Thurs., 11am-1am Fri. & Sat.

Cousin Mario’s

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

Crab Trap

On the Circle in Somers Pt. 9277377, www.thecrabtrap.com Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, homemade breads, desserts and more. Open daily for lunch 11am–3pm; dinner Sun.–Thurs. 3–10pm; Fri.–Sat. 3–11pm. Early bird specials Mon.–Fri. 3–5pm. Live entertain-

ment every night throughout the summer.

East Bay Crab & Grill

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

English Creek Restaurant

3003 English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 677-0016. Open seven days, 7:30am-10pm. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Menu includes salads, jumbo sandwiches, specialty burgers, hot & cold subs, Italian specialties, pasta, seafood and smoked fish platters. Eat in, take out, local delivery.

Feather Cafe & Grill

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

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6520544. Family restaurant, casual dining, live music, and happy hour. Serving lunch & dinner. Daily lunch specials. Open from 11:30am.

Fuji

210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861. Eat-in or take-out Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and steak. Open for lunch 11am– 3pm, dinner 4:30–9pm daily.

Gaspare’s

Ocean Heights Ave. & Zion Rd., Bargaintown. 653-2112. Gourmet Italian seafood bar and grill. Serving daily lunch and dinner 11am–10pm. Take-out available.

Gianna’s Cafe

The Plaza at Center Point, 1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 677-0470; FAX 677-8885. Mon.-Sat. 10am3pm for lunch. Fri.-Sat. 5-9pm for dinner. Closed Sunday.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant 6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 3832588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 3833999) Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar. Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 11:30am–3pm for lunch and 4:30–10:30pm for dinner. Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–11pm; Sun. noon–10pm.

Goodfellows, W.L.

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

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

Great American Pub

Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing.

625-1990. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Great gourmet Black Angus burgers. Tues. & Thurs. two-for-one appetizers (bar only). Open Mon.–Sat. from 11am; Sun. from noon. Free poker Tues.-Wed.

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille

Gregory’s Restaurant

Joseph’s Restaurant at the Tuscany House

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. www.gregorysbar.com.

The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.

55 West Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 601-7533. Offers a selection of fresh, homemade goods daily and a variety of tasty soups.

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Early-bird specials Mon.– Thurs. 4–6pm. Open 24 hours.

Hu Tieu

Asian Mall, Pleasantville Shopping Center, 700 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 646-8977. Vietnamese cuisine. Daily lunch & dinner specials $5.50–$6. Open 10:00am–9pm.

Johnny Rockets

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

The Inlet

988 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9269611. www.inletrestaurantnj. com. Open daily 11:30am-3pm for lunch and 3-10pm for dinner.

The Inn at Sugar Hill

Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 625-2226. www.innatsugarhill.com. Great food and cocktails on the waterfront. Country inn dining. Lunch, dinner and private parties. Dinner Wed.-Sat. from 4pm.; Sun. from 3pm.

JD’s Pub & Grille

45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000. Open daily 11am–2am, featuring classic pub fare like burgers, sandwiches and wings, plus a full dinner menu with steaks, pasta and seafood.

Joe’s Restaurant

72 N. Breman Ave., (Renault Winery), Egg Harbor City. 9652111. www.renaultwinery.com. Casual family cuisine serving seafood, chicken, pasta, steak and veal. Also features a full bar with piano entertainment. Lunch and dinner available daily. Brunch served on Sunday. Dinner 5–8pm Mon.-Fri.; 5-9pm Sat.; 4-8pm. Sun.

JR’s Tavern

650 New Road, Somers Point. 653-9853. www.jrstavern.com. Open everyday 7am–2am (Sun. 9am-2pm).

L’s Restaurant

119 Route 50, Corbin City. 6283024. www.ls-jbones.com. Early bird specials served Sun.-Thurs. 4:30-6pm, $13.50. Traditional, casual dining. Seafood, steaks & Italian specialties. J-Bones Tavern inside. 4-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-11pm Sat.-Sun.

La Hacienda

265 S. New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway, 652-6050. www. lahaciendanj.com. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Same owners as Mexico in Atlantic City. Happy hour Mon.–Fri. 4–7pm. Restaurant open daily 11am–10pm. Lunch specials. Live music Sat.

La Pizzatega

Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. Serving seafood, veal pasta, steak, subs and salads. Pizza party trays for all occasions. Open Mon.–Sat. 10am–9pm; Sun. closed. Daily lunch & dinner specials.

Levari’s Seafood & American Grill

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

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655. www.libraryiii.com.

Murph’s crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar. Open Mon.–Sat. from 4:30pm; Sun. from 3:30pm.

Mangia by the Greens

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. Lunch, dinner, latenight snacks, pizza. Happy hour with reduced prices for drinks and apps. Mon.–Fri. 4–6pm. Free delivery to EHT, Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sun. 11am-12am.

Mays Landing Diner

6177 Harding Highway (Rt. 40), Mays Landing. 625-5051. www. mayslandingdiner.com.

McKee’s Irish Pub

446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner. Live Irish music Fri. & Sat. Closed Mon.; open from 11am Tues.-Sun.

Mickey & Minnie’s

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

Mount Fuji

136 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar, Tatami tables, hibachi. Open daily. Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11am–3pm; dinner Mon.–Thurs. 4:30–10pm; Fri. 4:30–11pm; Sat. 11am–11pm; Sun. noon–10pm.

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 Buffet $9.95. Open 7 days.

Oyster Creek Inn

41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 652-8565. Old-fashioned fresh seafood house with waterfront dining. Open Tues.–Fri. 4–9pm; Sat. & Sun. 1-9pm. Bar opens one hour before dining hours. Early-bird menu 4–5:45pm. Closed Mon.

Pistol Pete’s Saloon & Steakhouse

1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000. www. pistolpetessaloon.com. Casual dining. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11am– 3am; Fri. & Sat. 11am–4am.

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131 Jordan Rd., (behind the Sunoco station off Laurel Rd./ Garden State Parkway entrance), Somers Pt. 927-4637. Lunch and dinner featuring Greek specialties; delivery available. Open daily 10am–10pm.

Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Serving Homemade Italian specialties for over 30 Years. Happy hour 46pm Mon.-Fri.

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2301 Rt. 50, 1 Mile N. of Black Horse Pike (Rt. 322), Mays Landing. 625-9600. Lunch and dinner specials. Everything homemade from soups to desserts. Open 11am–11pm (closed Tues.).

Rama Thai

3003 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Twp. (in English Creek Shopping Ctr.) 677-1004. www. ramathainj.com. Thai cuisine with reasonable prices. Open Tues.–Thurs. 11:30am–2:30pm & 4:30–9:30pm; Fri. 11:30am– 2:30pm & 4:30–10pm; Sat. 1:30–10pm; Sun. 4–9:30pm. Closed Mon.

Ram’s Head Inn

Galloway. 652-0179. www. romanelliscafe.com. Sun.-Thurs. 7:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 7:30am11pm. Breakfast served until 2pm. All dishes are natural and freshly prepared daily on the premises with no additives or preservatives. Catering.

Rifici’s Italian Cuisine & Pizzeria

308 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 272-2000. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Menu includes salads, homemade soups, pasta, veal, seafood, and other Italian specialties. Banquet room available. Entertainment Wed., Fri. & Sat. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, FriSat. 11-midnight.

9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. www.ramsheadinn.com. Open Tues.–Fri. for lunch noon–3pm and dinner 5–9:30pm; Sat. 5–10pm; Sun. 3:30–8:30pm. Closed Mon.

Sack O’ Subs

Renault Winery

Sakura

72 N. Breman Ave, Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. www.renaultwinery.com. Gourmet restaurant open Fri. 5-8pm; Sat. 5–9pm; Sunday brunch from 10am– 2pm, dinner from 4:30–7:00pm. Joseph’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Richland House

1303 Harding Hwy. (Rt. 40), Richland. 856-697-5700. www. therichlandhouse.com. Fresh seafood and steaks, unique wine list. All-you-can-eat snow crabs Tues. & Wed. Thurs. sushi night. Live music Fri.&Sat. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–10pm; Fri.& Sat. 11am–midnight.

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784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 646-6555. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads. Mon.–Sat. 11am–9pm, Sun. 11am–8pm. 4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons shopping center), Mays Landing. 485-0071. Japanese cuisine w/ Japanese steak, seafood house and sushi bar. Tableside chef cooking before your eyes. Full bar. Open for lunch Mon.–Fri. noon–2:30pm and dinner Mon.-Thurs. 4:30–10pm; Fri. dinner 4:3011pm; Sat. noon-11pm; Sun. noon-9pm.

Sam’s Bar & Grill

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. www.samsbarandgrill.com. Mon.-Wed. 7:30am11pm; Thurs.-Sun. 7:30am1am.

Simply Fondue

4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton

Commons shopping center), Mays Landing. (near Regal Cinemas) www.simplyfonduemayslanding.com. Mostly fondue, but also salads and a bar offering more than 50 different martinis. Dinners for two, takeout and daily specials. Open Mon.–Fri. for dinner from 5pm, Sat. & Sun. from 4pm.

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. Open for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11:30am–9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–9:30pm; Sun. brunch 10am–1:30pm; Sun. dinner 2:30–8pm.

Somers Point Cafe

581 Ocean Heights Ave., Somers Point. 788-8115 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7am-10pm every day. Daily specials. Eat in, take out, delivery, catering. Most dinners under $10. Fax in orders at 788-8125. Credit cards accepted.

Stewart’s of Northfield

807 Tilton Rd., Northfield, 6464020. Open Mon.–Fri. 11am– 9pm; Sat. & Sun. 8am–11pm. Kids eat for half price Wed. 5:30–8:30pm. Kids eat free Sun. 1:30-3:30pm. Magician on Wed. and Sun. 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. Open from 11am daily (noon Sun.).

Tap Room & Grille

Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236.4465. Featuring an acclaimed Sunday

brunch. Open Sun.-Thurs. for lunch from 11am. Fri.-Sun. breakfast from 7am. Fri.&Sat. dinner from 5pm. Sun., brunch, 10am-2pm; lunch 11am.

Testa’s Good Guys Pub

5698 Somers Point Rd., Mays Landing. 625-1926. Open daily from 10:30am. Serving lunch from 11am. Dinner 4pm–2am. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Wing night Mon. 7pm–close. Mexican night Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-close. Clam night Wed. 7pm-close. Prime rib night Fri. 4pm–close.

Thai Basil

199 New Rd., Suite 72, Linwood. 926-9339. Serving ThaiFrench cuisine. Mon.–Thurs. 11:30am–9:30pm; Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–10:30pm; Sun. 4:30– 9:30pm. Lunch menu Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–3pm.

Tre Figlio

500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona. 965-3303. www.trefiglio.com. Italian cuisine. Prix fixe dinners Mon.–Fri. 4–6pm. Open Mon.–Fri. from 4pm; Sat. from 5pm; closed Sun. Live entertainment on Fri. & Sat.

TW Howell’s

341 West White Horse Pike (Odesse Ave. & Rt.9), Pomona. 892-3704. Chef Tom Howell (formerly of the Hi-Point) offers summertime BBQs as well as catering for any event. Open 6am–2pm daily.

Ventura’s Offshore Café

2015 Shore Rd., Northfield, www. venturascafe.com. 641-5158. Award-winning filet mignon, pan pizzas and more. Package goods. Open daily from 11am– 1am. Drink specials all day and

night. Delivery.

Island Grill Restaurant

Vic’s Subs

100 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 391-9616. www.ocnjislandgrill. com. Full service restaurant with wide variety of choices from seafood to steaks. Fresh fish. Open Mon.-Thurs. 3-8:30pm, Fri.-Sun. 11:30am-9pm.

742 Ohio Ave., Absecon. 6450500. Hot & cold subs, salads, party trays. Delivery. Open Sun.–Wed. 11am–8pm, Thurs.– Sat. 11am–9:30pm.

OCEAN CITY AND SOUTH

Ma France Creperie

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

506 9th St., Ocean City. 3999955. www.mafrancecreperie. com. Enjoy a quaint eatery with an art-inspired decor while feasting on French cuisine.

Casa Del Dolce

Sack O’ Subs

701 Mosaic

947-949 Asbury Ave., OC. 3989300. Italian restaurant and gourmet deli. Fresh, homemade seafood and pasta dinners. Open daily 7am–10pm.

Chatterbox

500 9th St., OC. 399-0113. “Where the town meets.” Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Homemade soups, sauces & specials. Open 7am–9pm daily.

Deauville Inn

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

Fuze

79th St. and Third, Avalon. 368-1919. Open Wed.-Sun. in the fall. Upscale dining and live entertainment. Fri. piano music 6-10pm. Sat. Pauline Bennnick Jazz Duo 7-11pm

Grind Garage

910 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. www.grindgarage.com. Coffee shop including fruit smoothies, baked goods, paninis, event space, Wi-Fi internet connection and an art gallery.

926 Asbury Ave., OC. 525-0460. Hot and cold subs, french fries, pizza, homemade soups, salads, and dinners. Open Sun.–Thurs. 10:30am–9pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:30am–10pm.

Vince’s 25 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-4567. www.vincesrestaurant.net. A family business in same location for over 50 years. Fully renovated; great views. Open Wed.-Sun, for dinner at 4:30pm. Breakfast starting at 8am and lunch starting at 11am Fri.–Sat.

Ward’s Pastry 730 Asbury Ave., OC. 399-1260. Open Mon.–Fri. 7am–6pm; Sat. 7am–5pm; Sun. 7am–2pm. Doughnuts, cakes, pies, etc.

Yesterday’s 316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora, 390-1757. www.yesterdaysbar. com. Open 11am-mid. Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks and take-out. n

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BALLY’S 340-2000 Arturo’s Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.

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

Ben & Jerry’s Enjoy all your signature favorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory.

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

Johnny Rockets

(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.

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

Gypsy Bar Fun, relaxing dining experience.

Izakaya A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

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

Noodles of the World

Noodle Village

Old Homestead Steak House

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

Asian fusion.

Pickles Deli

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

New York style deli.

SeaBlue

The Reserve/Preview Bar

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

Bally’s iconic culinary experience.

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

Red Pearl Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

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

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection S E P T E M B E R 1 7 , 2 0 0 9 / A C W E E K LY. C O M

Open daily.

WILD WILD WEST AT BALLY’S 340-2000 Sports Bar Snacks from the Lone Star Snack Bar are served.

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

BORGATA 1-866-MYBORGATA Bobby Flay Steak Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Borgata Buffet Extensive buffet menu. $28.95

The Cafeteria Full of quick food options.

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

Wolfgang Puck American Grille Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

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

Cafe Roma Coffee shop w/take-out available.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar Offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines.

La Piazza Buffet Buffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily (8:00– 11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:45am–4pm); $22.99 (plus tax) for dinner

(4–9pm). Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. noon –11pm, Sun. noon – 9pm.

house specialties.

Club Cappuccino

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

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

Morton’s

Corner Grille & Deli

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

Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

Mia

Island Luau

Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

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

Primavera

McCormick & Schmick’s

Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites.

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

Nero’s Grill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 4:30-10pm; 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. 610pm; Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun. brunch, 10am-3pm. Reservations recommended. Also the casual 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.

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

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

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

SHOWBOAT 343-4000 Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co. 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., 4-10 pm Seafood Night, $25.99. Sat. noon-3pm lunch, $17.99; dinner, all-u-caneat lobster 4-10pm, $29.99. Closed Wed.-Thurs.

House of Blues Restaurant 236-BLUE. New Orleans-style restaurant and bar.

Beachball Seafood House

Mansion Cafe

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. 6pm1am; Sat. noon-1am; Sun. noon-7pm.

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

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

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.

The Buffet Offers an international menu, as well a full complement of all-American selections. Cost: $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.

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

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

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

TROPICANA 340-4000 il Verdi Upscale gourmet Italian cui-

sine presented in an elegant ambiance.

Golden Dynasty

wiches and salads.

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

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

Seaside Cafe

Fiesta Buffet

This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

Wellington’s

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

TROPICANA’S THE MARKETPLACE: A Dam Good Deli

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

Boardwalk Favorites

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

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sand-

ates centuries of Russian history. The dining room, flanked with two ice columns, gives way to an ice-topped 32-foot bar.

prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions.

Create-A-Cone

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

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

Hooters

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

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

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

The Palm

THE QUARTER AT THE TROPICANA:

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

A Dam Good Sports Bar

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

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

Carmine’s

572-9300. The renowned New York family-style Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts

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

TRANSPORTATION CENTER: Stewart’s Root Beer

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

TRUMP MARINA

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

Red Square

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

344-9100. Famed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recre-

1-800-777-8477; 4412000 The Bayside Buffet

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

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

Cosimo’s Pizza

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

DJ’s Steakhouse

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

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FOOD & DRINK (Continued from page 59) Imperial Court

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

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

ner 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

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

Broadway Buffet

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

Max’s

Salads, pasta and hot & cold entrees, fresh carved meat and all-you-can-eat u-peel shrimp. $14.95 for lunch/din-

Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features U.S.D.A. prime certified Angus beef and

seafood selections. Open for dinner.

delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Rainforest Café

Hard Rock Café

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

Roberto’s

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

Food Court

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

TRUMP TAJ MAHAL 449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many

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

Il Mulino New York

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

Trattoria Il Mulino

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

Moon at Dynasty

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

The Rim

A gourmet noodle bar right off the casino floor. Sit at the circular bar and watch chefs prepare your meal or dine at a private table.

Royal Albert’s Palace

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

Safari Steak House

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

Sultan’s Feast

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

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SPICE ROAD A selection of eateries and shops:

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Details: What’s particularly unique about the cityowned course is that it has 12 holes, not the standard 18 or nine. It was designed in the early 1960s by one of the most recognizable names in the southern New Jersey golf industry, the late Leo Fraser, a past president of the PGA who also designed Mays Landing Golf & Country Club and formerly owned Atlantic City Country Club. The par-37 course is short (1,560 total yards), with most holes being par-3s. Its shortest hole is only about 60 yards long, and its longest is the par-4 10th. Inseason greens fees are just $12 and $10 after Nov. 1. In-season rates for seniors (62 and over) and juniors (14 and under) are $10. “We’re very affordable to anyone [not just Ocean City residents] who’d like to enjoy a round of golf,” says Ocean City director of recreation Wendy Moyle. The course closes after the Thanksgiving holiday and re-opens April 1. While short and somewhat oddly designed at 12 holes, it differs from what is typically called a “chip-n-putt” that requires only a pitching wedge and putter, and has tee boxes, fairways and bunkers. “One requirement we have is that every golfer must carry a bag,” says Moyle. “We are very novice friendly and get a lot of children who are just learning the game who come with their parents and grandparents. But because we are located at the Jersey shore, and it sort of goes with the territory, our fairways are narrow and it can still be quite challenging for the more advanced golfers to make par.” Golf clinics for children are held in the spring, summer and fall. The course has a pro shop that sells golfing supplies, and has clubs and bags available for rent. — Ray Schweibert

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MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Thomas L. Glenn Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore Road, Linwood and Atlantic City Country Club, 900 Shore Rd,, Northfield. Registration 11:30am, shotgun starts at 1pm. $300 per golfer; $75 for just the dinner reception and awards ceremony, which will take place at 6pm at Linwood Country Club. Call Cheryl Broschard at 677-7255 to register or for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 Martin Truex Jr. Foundation Golf Tournament

Dolce Seaview Resort and Spa, Galloway. The tournament benefits the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, which helps children in need. Truex grew up in Cumberland County, NJ. The tournament starts 12:30pm. A $200 fee includes greens fees, a gift basket, lunch, cart and dinner. Dinner tickets alone are $100. Celebrity participants include Truex, NASCAR driver Michael

Waltrip and former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the “Hook’em & Hold’em” poker tournament will take place at the Tropicana. Registration is at 3:30pm and the poker tournament starts 6:15pm.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Lynn Baker Memorial Golf Tournament

Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Rd., Somers Point . The Ocean City Exchange Club holds their Lynn Baker Memorial Golf Tournament at the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point to benefit The Exchange Club Family Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Tournament benefits the Exchange Club Family Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. A $250 entry fee includes a buffet lunch, beverages on the course, a cocktail hour and dinner, greens fees and prizes. Of the entry fee, $110 goes toward a charitable donation. For more information call Stu Sirott at 381.6841 or go to exchangeclubfamilycenternj.org. n

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ZZ Top Where: House of Blues at Showboat When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9pm How Much: $45-$60

By Jeff Schwachter

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They Rock. They Roll. They Still Rule. classic boogie burner “La Grange” to officially announce the special tour. ZZ Top is expected to go into the studio soon with producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Metallica) for the band’s first studio album in several years. Atlantic City will be rocking Saturday night with ZZ Top’s arsenal of hits, including “Cheap Sunglasses,” “Legs,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Sleeping Bag.” Recently, ZZ Top founder and blues electric-guitar master Gibbons answered some questions for Atlantic City Weekly via e-mail.

most important factor for making ZZ Top so Dinosaurs Run in Circles by the late great successful with that album and its videos? James Luther Dickinson. Lots of pretty girls, cool cars and the same three guys playing the same three chords. Where did the inspiration come from for ZZ Top songs such as “Got Me Under Pressure,” I interviewed Christopher Cross a few years back and he said you guys grew up together “Cheap Sunglasses” and “TV Dinners”? and are still buddies. Did you perform in Real-life experiences? Of course! These songs cover universal bands as kids together? Still keep in touch? We knew each other when he was based themes. Who among us hasn’t suffered in Austin (we were in Houston, Texas). stress, the pain of losing expensive shades Yeah, we touch base back in California; or hasn’t eaten Swanson’s finest? his voice is something very special.

Your southern blues-rock sound — what makes it so distinct from other artists’ of the genre? First, the obvious: After 40 years, inquiring Probably the fact that we have a psycheminds still want to know: What does ZZ delic heritage and when you combine that with rock and blues you do get Top mean? As any second grader can tell you, it’s the something that’s quite combustible. opposite of AA Bottom. What’s your favorite ZZ Top video? Can you talk about your planned record- Gotta be “Sharp Dressed Man.” When ing session with Rick Rubin? Sounds very we shot it in the middle of the night at a bank building that was doubling as the interesting. “Planned” is a rather subjective term. Our nightclub, one of the bystanders was givmethod is to round up some songs, play ing us some advice as to shooting angles and lighting. He was a homeless guy but ‘em and see what Rick thinks. he knew his stuff. Have you or Dusty ever shaved those beards What’s your favorite ’80s video from another since you grew them? He might have, but how would I have artist/band? “Wrap It Up” by the Fabulous recognized him? Thunderbirds. 25 years after Eliminator made you guys video legends, what in your opinion was the What was the last album you bought?

How can the American music of the blues be better preserved and passed down to the next generation? We all have to just keep playing it and going back to the source for continuing inspiration. We have Muddy Waters as a backdrop for some of our set so we think we walk it like we talk it.

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F YOU’RE INTO ROCK, BLUES and a touch of southern raunchiness, it doesn’t get much better than ZZ Top. The Texas trio has been playing music for close to 40 years together (unbelievable!) and — as last year’s Live From Texas release showcased — ZZ Top still cooks like a mother. With a slew of well-known songs at their disposal, the boys (guitarist and singer Billy Gibbons, bassist and singer Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard — ironically the sole member of the band without a beard) were not going to let a chance to take their show back on the road this fall pass by. Scheduled to be the opening act on Aerosmith’s recently cancelled tour, ZZ Top issued a statement to the press soon after, which basically stated, “We are ready to rock. Let’s do the tour ourselves!” In the release, Gibbons said: “As musicians, we sometimes have to improvise and that’s exactly what this tour is about. We’re going to get out there as quickly as possible and to play for people who want to come to a ‘down ‘n’ dirty’ rock and roll show — no frills and no holds barred.” ZZ Top’s The Show Must Go On tour (also referred to as the Necessity-Is-AMother Tour) hits the House of Blues at Showboat in Atlantic City this Saturday, Sept. 19. Late last month, the band was joined onstage at the House of Blues in Hollywood by guitarists Slash and John Mayer for an encore performance of their

Any Atlantic City memories from playing or hanging here? Had a fine time slamming them cubes for about six hours straight. Went home in a boxcar if you catch my drift. Great Mexican food at a well-known café just off the Boardwalk, too.

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MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Absecon Lighthouse 31 S.Rhode Island Ave., A.C. Thursday to Monday, 11am-4pm. Closed Tues. and Wed. Call 4491360. 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 Cape Community College Art Gallery, Building C, Room 125, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Gallery hours vary. Call 343-5040 or visit atlantic.edu/artgal/artgal.html. Atlantic City Aquarium Gardner’s Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., A.C. Super Saturdays and weekends with live diver feeding show 11am and exotic animal show 2pm. Noon-3pm touch tank feeding time. Open daily, 10am-5pm. ($7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children) 348-2880. atlanticcityaquarium.com. Atlantic City Historical Museum & Art Center Garden Pier, N.J. Ave. & The Boardwalk, A.C. Free. 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. Free. 10am4:45pm. 465-5271. Visit capemaycountyzoo.org. Carriage House Gallery 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Changing exhibits. 884-5404 or capemaymac.org. Doo-Wop Museum Ocean Ave. near Burke, Wildwood. Dedicated to the pop culture of the late ’50s and ’60s. 523-1958. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Great Creek Road, Oceanville. 43,000-acre coastal habitat reserve. Trails, bird-watching. Headquarters 10am-3pm weekdays. Trails open daily, sunrise to sunset. Entrance fee. 652-1665. Galloway Cultural Arts Center Atlantic County Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway Twp. 204-827.

Lucy the Elephant 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate. Hours Mon.-Fri 11am-4pm; Sat.-Sun. 10am-5pm. 823-6473. lucytheelephant.org. Marine Mammal Stranding Center Sealife Museum Marine Mammal Stranding Center, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 11am3pm. Call 266-0538. marinemammalstrandingcenter.org. NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum 500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May Airport, Rio Grande. Admission $6 adults, $4 children ages 3-12. 9am-5pm daily. 886-8787. usnasw.org. Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. Tours, nature walks, educational programs. Tues.-Sat, 10am-3pm. 898-8848. Noyes Museum 733 Lily Lake Road, Oceanville. “Currents: Recent Acquisitions from the Permanent Collection,” to Oct. 4. “David Ahlsted: Reality Reconstructed” to Oct. 11. Thurs.Sat. 10am-4:30pm. Sun. noon-5pm. 652-8848. noyesmuseum.org. Noyes Museum Hammonton Gallery 5 S.Second St., Hammonton. Sept: mix-media artist Liz Nicklus, and sculptor Christopher Smith. Hours Tue.-Thur. 11am-6pm, Fri.–Sat. 11am-7pm. Call 652-8006 or visit noyesmuseum.org/hammonton.html. Ocean City Arts Center 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. Sept.: Paintings by Chun-Yan Hilyard. Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm, Sat. 9am-4pm, Visit oceancityartscenter. org or call 399-7628. Ocean City Fine Arts League 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Aug.: Sep.: Pastel Show; Juried and Judged with cash awards plus honorable mention. 10am-6pm daily. 814-0308. Ocean City Historical Museum 1735 Simpson Ave., 0cean City. Free. 399-1801. 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. Featuring works by Tina York. Hours 11am-6pm 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. Stockton Art Gallery Richard Stockton College, Jimmie Leeds Rd, Pomona. Hours Mon., Wed.-Fri. 11:30am-4pm, Tue. 11:30am-8pm, Sat. noon-4pm. Call 652-4214 or visit stockton.edu/artgallery. Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. Trails, observation tower. Sept. 19-20, Wings ’n Water art festival. 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 and eateries, including the Gap, H&M, Timberland, Nautica & Guess. acoutlets.com. Hamilton Mall Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, 6468326. shophamilton.com. The Pier Shops at Caesars One Atlantic Ocean, off AC Boardwalk. High-end boutiques, shops and restaurants. thepiershopsatcaesars.com

VILLAGES & WINERIES Balic Winery 6623 Rt. 40, Mays Landing, 6252166. balicwinery.com. Batsto Village 4110 Nesco Rd., Hammonton, 5610024. batstovillage.org. Cape May Winery & Vineyard 711 Town Bank Rd., Cape May. 8841169. capemaywinery.com Historic Cold Spring Village 720 Route 9, Cape May, Early American open-air living history museum. Open weekends 10am4:30pm. 898-2300. hcsv.org. Historic Smithville & Village Greene Rt. 9, Smithville. Sept. 19 Music on the Greene, country and bluegrass 4-7pm. 748-6160. smithvillenj.com. Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City. renaultwinery.com. Tomasello Winery 225 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, 800-666-9463. tomasellowinery.com. Tuckerton Seaport Rt. 9, Tuckerton, 296-8888. tuckertonseaport.org. n

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THURSDAY SEPT. 17 Church of the Epiphany Wine Tasting Church of the Epiphany, Bradford Hall, 6605 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor. Guests will have the opportunity to sample over 70 different wines around the globe in one evening. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. 6:30-9pm. Call 822-0285.

FRIDAY SEPT. 18 TO SEPT. 19 Firefighters Weekend Craft Show Rambler Rd. and Ocean Avenue, Gazebo by the Sea, Wildwood Crest. Free. Fri: 9am-5pm.; Sat: 9am-1pm. Call 522-1669 or 523-0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org.

SATURDAY SEPT. 19 Ocean City Airport Festival Ocean City Municipal Airport, 26th and Bay Ave., Ocean City. First event of a two-day Aviation Weekend Festival. The Airport Festival features a ground display of unusual

airplanes ranging from World War II planes to classics and warbirds. Free. 10am-3pm. Call 399-0907 or visit ocnj.us.

SATURDAY SEPT. 19 TO SEPT. 20 Sea Isle City Fall Family Festival Sea Isle Promenade, JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City. Saturday events include a sand sculpting demonstration, clinic and contest, seaside market with vendors along The Promenade, food court, music by the Hawkins Road band, activities for children and an evening Dance Party with DJ Jeff at 7pm. Sunday events include an antique car show followed by an awards ceremony and antique auto parade. There will also be free guided historical trolley tours and music by the Snake Brothers Band. Free. Events begin 9am both days. Call 263-8687 or visit seaislecitynj.us. Wings ‘n Water Art Festival The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. 27th

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annual festival. Features paintings, carvings, crafts, quilts, photography and more. Also includes music, kids’ activities, retriever demonstrations, live animals and food. $12. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Call 3681211 or visit wetlandsinstitute.org. Ocean City Boardwalk Fall Family Funfest Boardwalk, Ocean City. Juried craft show, face painters, bands and more on the boards both days. Call 5259300 or visit ocnj.us.

SUNDAY SEPT. 20 Ocean City Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow Boardwalk, 6th to 14th sts., Ocean City. Second half of Ocean City Aviation Weekend. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world. Free. 1-3pm. Call 525-9300 or visit ocnj.us. Jersey Shore Roller Girls The Underground shop, Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 Smithville. The team will meet and greet fans. Don’t forget your camera. Free. Noon-5pm. Call 652-5200.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

For Mary Cantone, director of the William Ris Art Gallery in Stone Harbor, other art galleries in southern New Jersey aren’t always looked at as competitors. In fact, when the gallery is attached to a local school, such as The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, it might even be a potential partner. “I think that their gallery and art program are such an asset to our community,” Canton says. “I’ve gone to many of their events and shows. I just felt that it would be a great idea for us to partner on a show. I went to Denise McGarvey [Stockton’s exhibition director] with the idea and she just ran with it. We’ve been going full speed since then.” The college, and more importantly the Stockton art faculty, also agreed. The result is a showing of works by the faculty at the Ris Gallery opening Saturday (Sept. 19) and running to Oct. 3. The exhibit features the works of about seven Stockton professors and art gallery administrators and part of the proceeds will benefit The Friends of the Art Gallery of Stockton College. “I’m just very excited by the show,” Cantone says. “And our gallery, back from its beginnings in Pennsylvania, has always looked to support the local college in the area. So it’s a return to that for us.” Cantone also points out that the opening of the exhibit corresponds with the Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor’s annual Wings ‘n Water Arts Festival Sept. 19 and 20. “There’s just a lot of exciting things in art going on in Stone Harbor this weekend,” she says. The show opens with a reception from 7-10 pm Saturday at the gallery, 9400 Second Ave., Stone Harbor. Call 368-6361 for information. — Mike Pritchard

TUESDAY SEPT. 22

Friends of HCSV Fall Luncheon Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Ave., Cape May. Enjoy a gourmet meal, lively music and more at the 5th Annual Fall Luncheon and Afternoon of Music, hosted by the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village. $25. 11:30am. Call 884-2531 or 884-3570 or visit hcsv.org.

WEDNESDAY SEPT. 23

Poetry Workshop with Ray Tyler Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. Teenagers who love to write poetry and perform in public will have the opportunity to do both as part of this poetry workshop series. Participants will work with media personality and AC Weekly writer Raymond Tyler to write a poem that they will perform at the Atlantic City Library Family Fun Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. Free. 5:30pm. Call 345-2269 or visit acfpl.org.

THURSDAY SEPT. 24 RNS Bag Lady Luncheon Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Rd., Somers Point. The

Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer and Heart Fund annual fall membership luncheon. The day begins with coffee and tea at 10:30am-noon including a silent auction of “gently used” and designer bags and new merchandise. Luncheon will be served at 12:30pm. Money raised benefits the many projects that RNS supports in the community, which include AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Shore Memorial Hospital, Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation and Cape Regional Medical Center. 10:30am. Call 8236371.

SATURDAY SEPT. 26 Atlantic City Library Family Fun Festival Tennessee Ave., between Atlantic and Arctic aves., Atlantic City. The festival offers attractions designed to appeal to people of all ages. Several fun and educational activities with the Atlantic City Aquarium, A.C. Fire Department, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New Jersey and International House of Blues Foundation and more. Performances include the Stanley Holmes Village Workteam, musician Michael Hoebler and magician Chad Juros. Free. 10am-4pm. Call 345-2269 or visit acfpl.org. n

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Doo-Wop Dance party Gardner’s Basin, 800 New Hampshire Ave. Atlantic City. The traditional harmonies and rhythms of doo wop will fill the air when four organizations – Atlantic City Historical Waterfront Foundation, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc., The Rhythm & Blues Foundation and the Atlantic City Free Public Library – present the “Doo Wop Dance Party.” In addition to performances by the Phyllies Intruders, Justine “Baby” Washington, the Jewels and others, the grounds of Gardner’s Basin will come alive with dance contests and activities for young and old. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Free. 1-4pm. Call 344-2880. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Music Pier , Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City. Ocean City continues its “second season” with an appearance by New Jersey’s own Southside Johnny. The show offers the perfect end of summer celebration with a rollicking night of rock, blues and soul from one of the most popular live acts in the country. $25. 8pm. Call 525-9300 or visit ocnj.us.

Al Harrison Gregory’s Restaurant, 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point. Trumpet master Al Harrison is known for his beautiful tone and lyrical solos. For this performance he leads an all-star group featuring some of South Jersey’s finest musicians including Mary Lou Newman, saxophone and clarinet, Andy Lalasis, bass, Bill Mc Grady, piano, and Lew Leabman drums. $5. 8pm. Call 927-6677 or visit spjazz.org. Cape May Jazz Vespers Benefit Concert First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Benefits the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May’s outreach programs including the jazz vespers series, food closet, self-help groups, theater and music education groups and others. The evening will include performances from many of the most popular Jazz Vespers musical acts, including Grammy-winning musicians George Mesterhazy and Barry Miles, along with jazz masters, Lois Smith, Michael Pedicin, Rita Stafford, Bob Ferguson, The Antfarm Trio, and Behn Gillece. $25. 7:30pm. Call 884-0680 or visit capemayjazzvespers.com.

Ocean City Pops - ‘East Meets West’ Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th Street and Atlantic Ave., Experience beautiful poetic gems and great dramatic music from China, France, Spain, Russia and the USA. Dazzling pianist Claire Huang-Ci returns. Also featuring virtuoso trumpeter Stanford Thompson playing Arutunian concerto Ocean City. $15. 7:30pm. Call 525-5300 or visit ocnj.us.

THURSDAY SEPT. 24 Bay-Atlantic Symphony The Borgata Music Box, Atlantic City. Swinging With The Symphony: A Salute To Benny Goodman featuring the Dave Bennett Sextet and pianist Jeffrey Biegel performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Tickets $65/$50/$35. 8pm. Call 800-298-4200 for tickets. Visit bayatlanticsymphony,org. (See p. 66) Ongoing:

TO SEPT. 26 Cape May Stage - ‘Visiting Mr. Green’ Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette sts., Cape May. Acclaimed stage and screen actor, Ben

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SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 24 East Lynne Theater - ‘The Butter and Egg Man’ The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Pulitzer Prizewinner George S. Kaufman’s play. Before Mel Brooks’ The Producers, there was Kaufman’s 1925 comedy about two producers who need funding for their Broadway show. What they’re looking for is a wealthy person who can be parted from his cash: a “Butter and Egg Man.” 8pm. Wed-Sat. $28 general admission, $23 seniors, $13 students. Children under 12 free. Call 884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. n

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Redfield Reservoir and Oneida Lake. Cabins built on-site for under $20,000! Call 800-229-7843 Or visit www.LandandCamps.com North Carolina Mountains. NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell With Loft and Full Basement. Includes acreage. $99,900 Financing Available. 828-247-9966 code 45. OWNER SAYS SELL UPSTATE NY! 7 acres/BARN/POND was $149,900, NOW $69,900! 40 x 200 ft barn, spring fed pond, gorgeous Catskill mtn views, unbelievable setting! MAKE AN OFFER! Hurry! 888-545-7046 UPSTATE NY TROUT STREAM! 5 acres - was 32,900, NOW $24,900 Apple trees, pines, 300 ft stream front! Gorgeous setting! No closing costs! Hurry! 888308-1913 UPSTATE NY COUNTRY FARMHOUSE 7 acres $129,900. Reduced from $159,900! Greek Revival, beautiful setting with trout stream, views, barns! Call now! 888-854-2922 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE/RENT NY Lake Sale: 5 acre on Lake Morris $29,900. 20 acres Lake & River Access $29,900. 5 acres Cabin use 2 Lakes $29,900. Terms. www.LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626 NJ REAL ESTATE FOR RENT A Bank Repo! 4BR 2BA $18,900! Only $225/Mo! More homes from $199/Mo! 5% down 15 years @ 8% apr. For listings 1800-385-4006. Ext. 5640

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CHELSEA HEIGHTS 2 Bed 1 1/2 baths, ultra mod. $1200 mo.+ elec. also 1 bed condo on board ultra mod. 24 hr. sec. $1200 all inc. 215-906-5583

WINTER RENTALS ATLANTIC CITY & BRIGANTINE 1 & 3 Bedrooms available,fully furnished on the water, all appliances inc. Call 856-264-6886 MARGATE* BEACHFRONT CONDO- 1Bdrm Totally renovated, BeautiFully furnished. October 15 through May 1. $900/mo includes All Utilities & Premium Cable Package. Offstreet Parking. Nonsmoker. 610-457-4236 YEARLY RENTALS AC WARWICK 1BDRM condo. On beach/boardwalk oceanviews w/terrace, pool, 24/7 security. **ALL UTILITIES AND CABLE INCLUDED** $1150 month 609-417-0571 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. OCEANFRONT APTS. Brigantine Monthly/Yearly. (Introductoryis $1000-$1200/monthlyyearly)Utilities included. Pet Friendly. One Bedroom with Private Balconies facing the Ocean. Maximum (2) persons. Furnished/Unfurnished. References necessary. (800550-5553). GENERAL APARTMENTS HUD HOMES! 3BR, 2BA $215/Mo! 5BR only $275/ Mo! 5% down, 15 years @ 8%. For Listings call 1-800385-4006 Ext. 5557. ROOM FOR RENT A.C./VENTNOR vicinity Roommate for house-share, 1 blk to beach, year round available, safe, clean, quiet neighborhood. Reasonable. 215-436-7752

Paradise Found

Executive sprawling Ranch, Egg Harbor Township. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, great room, living room, dining room, breakfast room. Open flowing floor plan on an acre of manicured property. Very private landscaped yard with huge 2 level deck for entertaining and morning coffee. Volume and tray ceilings throughout. Custom interior, immaculate and everything is perfect and just like a new model home. Asking $419,000

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