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By Ray Schweibert

Holiday Happenings

For many, seeing a live performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ is as much a holiday tradition as tree lighting and gift giving.

By Michael Pritchard

Southern New Jersey greets the holiday season with a host of events and shows that will keep children (and their parents) in that festive mood right up until Santa comes down the chimney.

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An In-depth Interview with Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford

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By Jeff Schwachter

Holiday Wonderland

In an exclusive interview with Atlantic City Weekly, the mayor of Atlantic City talks about Revel, Bader Field, Gov. Christie, the ‘CRDA plan’, and his recent trip to China.

By Lori Hoffman

Three weeks till Christmas, two casino musicals, and a chorus line of leggy ladies.

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On the cover: The Hilton’s ‘Christmas Spectacular.’ Photo by Kevin McCarty

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Quotables Local Scene Coasting Curtain Call: Julio Iglesias Whitney’s Radar Ante Up Ask the Geator The City Beat Waltz Through Time

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1: Cedric the Entertainer and Shontelle at The Pool at Harrah’s I I following their performance at the House of Blues at Showboat.

I I 2: Bret Michaels, with a new lease on life, returned to Atlantic City Interview Inside last Friday for a show at the Tropicana. 3: Atlantic City Weekly, the Greater Atlantic City Jaycees and Review Publishing held a 2011 Top 40 Under 40 Kick-off Party at the Foundation Room inside the House of Blues this past Monday, Nov. 29. Pictured are Whitney Ullman, Rogena Mitchell, George Troyano and Liz Miller Galantino.

4: Singer Kaya Jones performed at The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort last Saturday, Nov. 27. 5: Amoya Spence and her cousin Tia Taylor, both of Egg Harbor City, helped Tropicana executives serve Thanksgiving dinners at the Salvation Army facility in Atlantic City last visit: ACWeekly.com/video Wednesday, Nov. 24. Tropicana executives and employees donated 50 turkeys for a Thanksgiving feast.

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Syracuse menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coach Jim Boeheim was not happy with his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense in a tight opening round victory, 53-50, over Michigan in the Legends Classic last Friday night (Nov. 26) at Boardwalk Hall. The next evening in the championship game, his Orangemen improved the offensive flow to the tune of an 80-76 victory over Paul Hewittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Syracuseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in the tournament, taking place in Atlantic City for a second year, certainly helped boost the attendance. Making up a majority of the fans in the stands (all in Orange gear), the attendance figures were 6,273 on Friday night and 5,478 on Saturday, an improvement over the figures for last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourney. While an early season championship is not nearly as important as wins in March, the two victories for the now 7-0 Syracuse squad helped move them up a few spots in the rankings.

Syracuse came in ranked ninth in the AP Poll and is now in the eighth spot, and moved up to seventh in the ESPN/USA Coaches Poll. Not that Hall of Fame coach Boeheim cares about polls, especially this early in the season. He cares about how is team is coming together against quality opponents before the Big East season begins Dec. 28. Also at the Classic Georgia Tech defeated the UTEP Miners Friday, 71-61, and in the consolation game Saturday, UTEP beat the Michigan Wolverines 65-56. (See a photo gallery from the Legends Classic at acweekly.com) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lori Hoffman

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When the Atlantic City Aquarium begins its winter story time series for children, you can usually expect a lot of fishy tales to be on the schedule. You know, stories of lost sea turtles, independent minded fluke, rebellious anchovies â&#x20AC;Ś OK, we made some of those story themes up.

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ROM THE EXTERIOR FAÇADE to its two interior levels, from the wine-and-spirit list, entrée and tapas menus to its revolving slate of daily specials and nightly activities, there’s a lot going on to fuel the notion that Cellar 32’s focus is on customer satisfaction.

It’s been about a year since Michael Snyder, a lifelong Brigantine resident and 25-year builder, sunk a lot of capital and personal know-how into converting the large corner lot at 32nd Street and Revere Boulevard into the Cellar 32.

The restaurant/bar/banquet room and package-goods store is Snyder’s first foray into that field at any level, but he went at it the same way he did the construction industry. He learned by watching, absorbing information, doing much of the work himself and staffing the site with knowledgeable employees.

“I had never owned a restaurant before in my life, or even worked in one, but if you give people an environment that they feel comfortable in, and give them the kind of product they’re looking for at an affordable price, it’s going to work,” says Snyder. “If I opened a nail salon it would be successful. I’d just surround myself with great girls who knew the nail business.”

Cellar 32 has tweaked certain components since it opened, and Snyder says it’s still a sort of work-in-progress and probably always will be. Offering variety, keeping things fresh, and maintaining prices in an affordable range are important elements, he says, especially in a down economy.

“We’re looking at all the things that have worked over the past year and all the things that didn’t work, we’re making some changes where we need to — from the front of the house to upstairs,” he says. “What do people love and what are they not crazy about? We’re dialing things in and we’re firing things up again for the winter, like having monthly wine-tasting events and maybe some craft beer tastings.”

Every Tuesday during the winter is Reggae Surf Nite, with $1 tacos, $3 Coronas, $4 margaritas and $6 Mexican pizzas, plus entertainment by DJ Big-B starting at 8pm and multiple plasma HDTVs dialed into surf videos and the thrill-sports channel Fuel TV. Wine’d Down Wednesday includes any bottle of wine with dinner Join us on Facebook:

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Owner Mike Snyder with Cellar 32 staff. at the package-goods price, and Three Olive Thursdays is $3 drinks made with Three Olives Vodka all day. There are also several daily two-for-$22 dinner specials from 4-6pm, and a dozen weekly lunch specials starting at $5.99. Earlier this fall was a live-entertainment, open-mike-style weekly contest on its spacious second level dubbed Cellar Idol, and other live-entertainment events are on the near horizon.

“You’re not going to see the same people every night, so you want to have different nights to attract different people,” Snyder says, “but we’re in a recession, so you also don’t want to do anything to raise prices.

[When we started] we just wanted to give people another place to come to after work and unwind. We’re happy with how it’s been going, and in a while we plan to have a little customer-appreciation night to celebrate our first year. ” This coming Wednesday, Dec. 8, Cellar 32 will host its inaugural Holiday Wine Tasting event, and the elevator-accessible second level is also available for private parties starting as low as $10 per head.

The wine-tasting event starts 7pm and is $25 per person, which includes passed hors d’oeuvres and six wine stations with sommeliers explaining each sampling.

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FTER AN ACCIDENTAL CAREER that’s lasted more than four decades, Julio Iglesias doesn’t sound like he’s in any big rush to hang up his golden microphone.

Besides, the legendary Spanish crooner says, it really isn’t up to him when to retire.

That’s up to those who have made him one of the world’s most bankable recording artists and concert attractions.

“It all depends on the wishes of the public, who decide when an artist should retire,” Iglesias told the Spanish newspaper Diario Sur in July. “Right now, I have the fortune to continue singing and to have their affection.”

Since he continues to sell albums at a brisk clip — more than 260 million in 14 languages — and packs concert halls around the globe, retirement still seems a long way off. Not too shabby for a guy who was on the verge of a promising career as a professional soccer player, and was also studying law in Madrid when a near-fatal car wreck changed his life the day before his 20th birthday in 1963.

Iglesias suffered a compressed spinal cord after rolling his car. Doctors at first feared the goalkeeper for one of Real Madrid’s soccer teams would be paralyzed for life. The accident left Iglesias with diminished use of his legs and arms.

Part of his three-year recovery included learning to play the guitar to increase the dexterity in his weakened hands. As he gradually mastered the instrument, he also began singing and writing music.

He first performed publicly in 1968 when he sang his original and somewhat prophetic song, “La Vida Sigue Igual” (“Life Continues Just the Same”) at the Benidorm International Song Festival in his native Spain. He won the competition, signed a recording contract and within several years was producing gold and platinum albums and singles throughout Europe. Although more than 40 years have passed since he first broke into the music business, Iglesias says he still has the same passion for life, singing and performing today.

“The difference is that 42 years have passed since that Festival of Benidorm,” he says. “Although for me, it is like it was yesterday. I am very grateful to life and to my fans for this four-decade career. I have learned and have enjoyed very much; I have had and still have the privilege of traveling all over the world, and above all of meeting wonderful people.”

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Iglesias has long maintained that his first American gig helped catapult him into superstar territory.

The breakout success of his LP 1100 Bel Air Place led to a rush of artists signing up to sing duets with Iglesias. He blended his voice with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder. But it was his first American duet that helped put him on the American music radar.

In 1984, he teamed with Willie Nelson on the single “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before,” which was written by Iglesias’ long-time friend, British songwriter and producer Albert Hammond. The tune topped Billboard’s country music chart and crossed over to hit number three on the adult contemporary listings.

The song also raised a few eyebrows and knowing winks, but not because of the unusual pairing of the Spanish crooner who barely spoke English with the American country singer. Some speculated the song was semi-autobiographical for Iglesias. Rumors abounded that Iglesias had slept with more than 3,000 women.

“That is the legend,” he laughs, “[but] the legend is much more attractive than the reality. My respect for women has always been genuine. From them I have learned the most than from anyone in life.”

As important as his signing career is, Iglesias places an even higher priority on family. He’s the father of eight children ranging in age from 39 to 3.

Two of his sons from his marriage to Isbael Preysler, Julio Iglesias Jr. and Enrique Iglesias, have followed in their famous father’s footsteps and have forged successful music careers. ÊN

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These days the gift-card route seems to be an easy way out. You see them in line at the supermarket or even while waiting to check out at a Wawa.

Sure, we all love a gift card, but it’s better when it’s given as an incentive for doing something, or when we are in a bind, or even when it comes from an acquaintance. But from a family member or close friend, I think gifts should be more thought out.

Plus did you know that, according to creditcardchaser.com, between six and 10 percent of all gift cards go unused? In 2009 that represented $5 billion! Then to make matters worse, many stores charge a gift-card inactivity fee that will slowly eat away at the balance. The truth is no one will complain if they get a gift card, as we all can use them, but if you are close to a person, try to make the gift something more personal.

Sometimes it’s hard to personalize a gift when you don’t know the person well, or even when you’re in different age groups. I know it’s definitely hard for me to shop for my younger cousins because I never know what’s “cool” or what they truly need. As they get older it seems that the items get more expensive, so it’s hard to do the “multi-gift” present thing anymore. Through my research on this subject I came across these tips on how to choose and shop for gifts according to howtoguide365.com:

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the positive side you are allowing the recipient to get something they truly need. I do agree with that, so don’t feel bad if you get someone a certificate for that purpose. You’re still good.

4. Don’t spend too much. You never want

someone to feel like you spent more than they did. Plus it’s so true: a simple gift with special significance means just as much as something expensive.

5. Make a gift list. Name everyone you

want to purchase a gift for, along with their age, amount of money you’re willing to spend, along with special notes.

6. Don’t insult the recipient. Basically, don’t get fitness equipment or diet books.

Even if your heart is in the right place, it can be very insulting to some people.

Obviously if you have discussed the item beforehand it’s OK, but as a random gift, I would definitely think twice.

7. Don’t buy something for yourself.

Meaning, don’t buy something that you really want to use so you purchase it for the other person.

The most important thing to remember is that at this time of year we celebrate with our friends and family, so keep that in mind. Realize that the holidays shouldn’t be all about the money or the gifts. It’s about our family and all of the things we are thankful for. Pressure to buy gifts, especially in these economical times on little to no budget, is immense, but we do it because we don’t want to disappoint our loved ones. Small gestures go a long way and thoughtful gifts come from the heart. Being able to spend time with one another and create memories is 1. Don’t procrastinate. The bottom line worth so much more than a physical gift is, the longer you wait the less options that you may or may not use.

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sure throughout the year you hear your friends/family talking about something they’ve always wanted. If so write it down (I will make a note of it in my BlackBerry under the notes portion within the address book). Then later on, when you are closer to purchasing the gift, casually bring it up in conversation to make sure they still want it.

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And when it comes to timing, this tournament couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up at a better time.

Still, just a year ago, holding a WSOP circuit event wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all that much of a big deal; not much different than any other major tournament meet held in the city.

But the WSOP changed all that by revamping its structure and the Caesars Entertainment-owned (formerly Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Entertainment) circuit has been exploding this year.

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In fact, the circuit just announced two new events this season, in Palm Beach, Fla., in February and more importantly at Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chester in late April. While both venues are probably cutting into A.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom line (though perhaps not so much Palm Beach in winter), itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to argue that Caesars is competing with itself.

In fact, Caesars is looking at the December event at Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a March circuit event at Caesars Atlantic City and the Chester event in April as a regional swing designed to hype up interest in the circuit in the Northeast.

More importantly, the company has slated a major event, complete with the big regional, in a traditionally slow month for the city right before Christmas. It should ensure that the city gets mentions on Internet poker news sites for a few weeks and will bring the resort some much needed hype, especially after the disappointing showing of the Taj Mahalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. Poker Championship last month.

Also, the circuitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new point system, where event winners win points to compete for circuit player of the year honors and to play in a freeroll championship event in May, should bring many bright young poker stars to the city.

But not just young stars. The last super regional, held in October in Chicago, attracted a slew of name pros, many of whom are already known to frequent A.C. tournaments such as the Borgata Open.

The circuit event opens Saturday with a $300 + $50, No Limit Holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em two-day event. Winners of circuit events win rings (not to be confused with WSOP bracelets) and 11 ring events are scheduled.

But the tournament schedule includes numerous non-ring events. Saturday, for example, includes two $170 + $30 â&#x20AC;&#x153;main eventâ&#x20AC;? satellites at 1 and 7pm respectively and a $200 + $30 No Limit Holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em, second cash tournament at 3pm.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;main eventâ&#x20AC;? of the circuit schedule is not the super regional, but a $1,500 + $150 No Limit event (event 6 on the schedule) scheduled for Dec. 12. All circuit events have the same main event.

Sunday, event 2 gets underway â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a $500 + $70, two-day, No Limit game with the same schedule for satellites as Saturday.

Another high-stakes event that should draw some pros is event 4 on Thursday Dec. 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a $1,000 + $100 No Limit twoday event.

You can check out the full schedule at AC Weeklyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Real Dealâ&#x20AC;? poker blog at acweekly.com/poker.

Also, poker pro Annie Duke is slated to make appearances at the circuit event, but her schedule has not been announced.

In another story, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to step away from poker for a second and take a look at Atlantic Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other favorite game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; slot machines.

A New Jersey man, who wishes to remain anonymous, hit a $7,355,381.94 jackpot at Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resort at 9:05am on Nov. 23 in the casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Cove slot section.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second largest slot jackpot in the casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, and reportedly one of the top five in city history.

He hit it on a $5 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wheel of Fortuneâ&#x20AC;? slot machine.

According to Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resort customer stated that he was here on the very day the casino opened its doors. He jokingly referred to the casino as his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;second home.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

The unassuming, middle-aged man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was first going to buy a 1967 Camaro.

The man is not married and plans on sharing his new millionaire status with his extended family and friends.

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version of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Twistâ&#x20AC;? had been released as a B-side to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teardrops on Your Letter.â&#x20AC;?

Interesting, though â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chubbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version John, every year we do our Christmas put Hank on the map. Before that, Hank party, which is a benefit with donations was only getting R&B play. Sid Nathan, going to the Sisters of the Immaculate who owned the record company Hank Heart of Mary and St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Convent. recorded for, complained to Dick Clark This year, hopefully, we can make a con- about not playing Hankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version on tribution to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Bandstand. Dick explained to him that who do great work for the aged. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll the kids in Philly developed the dance to hold it Sunday, Dec. 12, from 4-9pm Chubbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version and that was why he at Memories in Margate, with compli- played it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but he promised that whatever mentary food from Barrels, Tony Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Hank released next, he would play it. Dick Genoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and Chickieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Hope to kept his promise, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finger Poppinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Timeâ&#x20AC;? became Hankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first national hit. N see you there.

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OR TWO SEASONS, HBO AND Russell Simmons have brought the show Brave New Voices to the small screen. Brave New Voices follows the road that several teen poetry-slam teams travel as they pursue the Teen National Poetry Finals Championship. In the show, we meet young people from all across America â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from New York to Hawaii and every place in between.

The teams travel the country competing against other youth groups for the right to go to the National Poetry Slam Finals. We see the young poets argue with coaches about the content of their poems and what it takes to win at nationals. However, Brave New Voices also shows us that there are a lot of young people in America who are very smart, passionate and have thoughtful opinions about more than just sports, music and

Atlantic City sponsors two free spoken-word oriented workshops a week. fashion. The teens can be seen rapping together in improve rap-battle sessions called ciphers. Brave New Voices also gives the viewer a rare look at the pain and struggle that inspires the work, which is shown later on stage, and the process of getting the art ready for the stage.

Brave New Voices shows why poetry/ spoken-word, coffee houses, open mikes and poetry slams have become hot again with todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth.

Each team â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from major cities like Oakland, Calif., New York City and Philadelphia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; picks up its areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longstanding traditions and revive and re-birth those traditions with spoken-word rather than try to destroy those accents, vernacular and legacies. The young ladies and men of Brave New Voices also bring a lot of brand new life and art to the stage as well.

Brave New Voices has been great for more than poetry and is bigger than reality TV as a genre because it empowers young people. Brave New Voices gives the future a voice today. Too many times, we only see an unbalanced and very selfish image of young people in the media.

This show illustrates that many of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teens donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily care about which celebrities have sex tapes out and what rappers are going to jail.

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Since November I have been working with the City of Atlantic City to start and train a Youth Slam Team based here in the southern New Jersey area, and our goal is to have our young people be a part of the 2011 Brave New Voices television show on HBO. We are looking for young people between the ages of 13 and 20 who are rappers, poets, writers, songwriters, visual artists, musicians or would just like to learn about the craft of writing and performing.

Atlantic City sponsors two free-of-charge workshops a week. Mondays at 6pm we meet at the Uptown Complex located at 323 Madison Ave., in Atlantic City, and Thursdays we meet at 6pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King Complex located at 1700 Marmora Ave., also in A.C. We do in-class writing, we discuss ideas for upcoming special events and shows, and we also practice performing.

We also have been blessed to have coaches from the successful Philadelphia Team stop by and encourage and instruct our youth and coaches. The Philly coaches, such as Just Greg and Vizion, have been featured on HBOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brave New Voices along with their team. Greg can also be seen in the Fox 29 ad campaign to stop littering called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City Has a Heart Beat.â&#x20AC;? In 2009 the Philly Team competed in the teen finals for the National Poetry Slam.

We also have some of the best known poets and voices from our own area stopping through the workshops. The night ends with a snack. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all free and sponsored by the City of Atlantic City and the Teen Voices radio show I host on Sunday mornings, from 7:308am, on WTTH 96.1 FM. We still have some spots open for new poets 20 years old or younger.

All are encouraged to see our first Teen Voices Poetry Slam on Dec. 23 at 6pm at the MLK Complex. For details e-mail me at rtyler@acweekly.com. Ă&#x160;N

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Crying,” the songs on Mr. Lucky have a deeply felt sense of the consequences of good love gone bad, and bad love gone good. The first single from the new album, “You Don’t Cry Like I Do,” is a searing song of love and loss that reaches the operatic heights of Roy Orbison, one of Isaak’s greatest heroes.

Bally’s Casino Hotel

Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Bally’s show and reservations desk or the Claridge Tower box office

‘Nathan Burton: Comedy Magic’

Boxing: Alvarez vs. Bruce Dec. 4, Main Ballroom On Saturday, Dec. 4, Star Boxing returns to Bally’s in Atlantic City, when Atlantic City’s own Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (212, 12 KOs) squares off against Ghana’s Ayi Bruce (16-3, 11 KOs) in a twelve round welterweight title fight for the IBA Championship. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are $50, $75 and $150.

Boardwalk Hall

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Ice Hockey at Boardwalk Hall

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Dec. 5, 12; Jan. 23; Feb. 4, 27, Boardwalk Hall While the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies hockey team has been gone since 2005, this year Boardwall Hall is bringing back minor league hockey from the AHL and ECHL with five games scheduled featuring the Albany Devils and Trenton Devils. The Albany Devils are the New Jersey Devils AHL team and the Trenton Devils (known as the Trenton Titans when they battled the Bullies) are in the ECHL. Tickets range from $15-$25 for single games, $70-$125 for the series. 4-Packs, which include four tickets in the upper bowl, four soft drinks and four hot dogs, are $61 per game and must be purchased in advance.

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Dec. 11, Boardwalk Hall Evan Lysacek, Nancy Kerrigan, Sasha Cohen, Brian Boitano, Sarah Hughes, Peggy Fleming and Scott Hamilton headline a legendary field of Olympic figure skating champions participating in an ice skating extravaganza at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, Dec. 11, 7:30pm. Tickets range from $29.50-$149.50. The event will air nationally on NBC from 4-6pm on Christmas Day. Among the confirmed skaters in The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating will be 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek, 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist and three-time World Championships medalist Sasha Cohen, two-time Olympic figure skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan,

Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba

1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Brian Boitano, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist Peggy Fleming, 2002 Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Hughes, 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist Paul Wylie, 1996 World Champion Todd Eldredge, 1996 US National Champion Rudy Galindo and three-time US National Champion Michael Weiss.

Dec. 11, Concert Venue Harrah’s Resort presents Nathan Burton: Comedy Magic on Saturday, Dec. 11, 8pm. Tickets are $20, $25 and $30. Burton has performed magic since the age of 4, honing his act Borgata Comedy Club into a 60-minute whirlwind of unique, inMusic Box The Borgata Comedy Club your-face magical illusions blended with offers fun-filled evenings featuring a trio comedy and showgirls, all tied together of comedians nightly (except during with Burton’s engaging personality. headliner engagements). Showtimes are 9pm and the tickets are $20. (Visit theborgata.com). Scheduled now to Dec. 5 are Tom McTiernan, Joe Star and Tony V. Appearing Dec. 6-12 are Chipps Cooney, Atlantic City Klaus Meyers and Richie Minervini.

Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, or the

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Hall & Oates Dec. 3, Event Center Hall & Oates, the most successful duo in rock history in terms of record sales, will be at the Event Center on Friday, Dec. 3 at 8pm. Tickets are $55, $65 and $85. Originally based in Philadelphia, Daryl Hall and John Oates started working together in the early 1970s and have gone on to sell over 60 million albums. Their impressive collection contains a total of eight No. 1 hit singles including “Do It For Love,” “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone” and “One On One.”

Lewis Black Dec. 3-4, Music Box. Comedian and political commentator Lewis Black brings his hilarious angry man routine to the Borgata Music Box on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4 at 9pm each night. Tickets are $75. Black’s live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. A passionate performer who is more of an angry optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon, he has perfected expressing what the rest of us cannot say in polite company. In 2007, Black received a Grammy award for best comedy album for The Carnegie Hall Performance.

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Now-Dec. 19, Hilton Theater Celebrate the season with the Christmas Spectacular, Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Caesars bringing exciting entertainment to you box office; for more info, 1-800-677-SHOW and your entire family. The showtimes are Sun. 7pm; Wed. 3 and 7pm; Thurs.

Julio Iglesias 7pm; Fri. 9pm and Sat. 8pm. Tickets Dec. 4, Caesars Circus Maximus are $25. Watch the excellent cast bring Theater Julio Iglesias, who wrote his favorite holiday songs to life through first hit 40 years ago and has gone on to lovely singing, perky choreography and earn over 260 platinum and gold records, inventive costumes. Keep your eyes open will grace the Circus Maximus Theater for Ol’ Saint Nick. (See video at acweekly. at Caesars on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 9pm. com/multimedia) Tickets are $65, $75 and $85. He has sold more than 250 million albums. In fact, his unprecedented success has earned Iglesias a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for selling more records in more languages (Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Tagalog and Japanese) than any other musical artist in Atlantic City history. (See interview, p. 12) Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420 or

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Chris Isaak Dec. 4, Concert Venue Singer Chris Isaak headlines at the Concert Venue on Saturday, Dec. 4, 9pm. Tickets range from $35-$55. Isaak is touring in support of his acclaimed new release Mr. Lucky. Like some of Isaak’s best known past compositions, such as his international breakthrough smash “Wicked Game,” “Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s

Dashboard Confessional Dec. 4, Music Hall Dashboard Confessional brings its Swiss Army Romance 10th Anniversary Tour to the House of Blues on Saturday, Dec. 4, 8:30pm. Tickets are $31 and $37.

Created by lead singer and songwriter Chris Carrabba, the band combined introspective songs with full tilt rock efforts with its 2009 release Alter the Ending. The band is touring in support of its special boxed set of Swiss Army Romance, its original 10-song album, completely re-mastered for vinyl and spread across five 7” records.

Tank, Jagged Edge, Carl Thomas Dec. 10, Music Hall This “ladies night out” event features the sensual R&B stars Tank, Jagged Edge and Carl Thomas at the Music Hall on Friday, Dec. 10, 8pm.

Tickets range from $30-$50. Tank is one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B, known for vivid storytelling and sensual love songs. His newest release is Now or Never. Jagged Edge is a Grammy-nominated male quartet whose latest album is The Remedy, released in September. Singer Carl Thomas’ latest album is So Much Better.

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‘Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration’ Now–Dec. 16, Tropicana Showroom Tropicana is celebrating the holiday season with Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration, Now to Dec. 16 at the Tropicana Theater. Tickets are $25 and $35. Showtimes are Mon. 8pm; Tues.Wed. 3:30 & 8pm; Sat. 9pm; Sun. 7pm.

As part of Tropicana’s Sixth Annual Holiday Spectacular, Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration features the beloved music of the season, including “Winter Wonderland,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa Clause is Coming to Town,” “Oh Holy Night,” “Santa Baby” and more. The cast features four singers and 17 dancers, with appearances by Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman. (See video at acweekly.com/ multimedia)

Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat XXXIII Dec. 3, Tropicana Showroom Lou Neglia brings his MMA extravaganza, Ring of Combat XXXIII, to the Tropicana on Saturday, Oct. 23, 8:30pm. Tickets range from $56.75, to $156.70. For a complete list of fights, go to the ROC Web site.

Dec. 10, Tropicana Showroom Cyndi Lauper headlines at the Trop on Friday, Dec. 10, 9pm. Tickets are $35, $55 and $65. Lauper became one of the hottest performers in the world in the early era of MTV in the 1980s with her debut release, She’s So Unusual. In 2008, Lauper released her tenth studio album, the dance-oriented Bring Ya to the Brink. Her most recent album is Memphis Blues, featuring classic blues tunes.

Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret

Trump Taj Mahal

Toast the Holidays with Taste from Italy

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Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420; or the Taj box office. For more info, call 449-5150

Celtic Thunder Dec. 4, Mark G. Etess Arena Live Nation presents Celtic Thunder at the Taj Mahal on Saturday, Dec. 4, 7:30pm.

Tickets are $45, $55 & $65. Celtic Thunder is known for its eclectic style with songs ranging from a soloist to an ensemble focus. The group is backed by the Celtic Thunder Band on their concert tours, and their live shows are known for the use of dramatic effects via lighting and choreography, as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore. Since the group’s formation, Celtic Thunder has released four albums: Celtic Thunder, Act Two, Take Me Home and It’s Entertainment as well as three live performances on DVD.

Kenny Rogers: Christmas and Hits Dec. 11, Mark G. Etess Arena Kenny Rogers Christmas and Hits Show will be presented at the Taj Mahal on Saturday, Dec. 11, 8pm. Tickets are $75, $85 and $125. Before he became a solo performer, Kenny Rogers started out as a member of the First Edition and the New Christy Minstrels and logged some million-seller records, including “Reuben James” and “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.”

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The Comedy Stop is a 300-seat venue in The Quarter at Tropicana. Showtimes are Sun.-Thurs. at 9pm ($25); Fri. ($27) and Sat. ($29) at 9 & 11:15pm. Headlining now to Dec. 5 are Paul Lyons, Linda Belt and Jay Black. Scheduled Dec. 6-12 are Anton Shuford, Kevin Downey, Jr. and

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AC Dolls, Atlantic Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere gentlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club, will now be known as Melissa Jeffriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AC Dolls. Melissa has been a well-known figure around the Atlantic City bar and club scene over the last 15 years. Melissa was quoted as saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been working toward this goal for the past 15 years and when an opportunity like this presented itself and I saw how much business this club was already doing, I had to move on it quickly.â&#x20AC;? She went on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be making constant improvements to the interior and exterior of the club to enhance our guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. I am so excited to finally have a home that is really my home that all my friends (customers) over the last 15 years can come and enjoy -- because I realize without them I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have had this opportunity.â&#x20AC;? Melissa went on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal at AC Dolls is to have the most inviting, prettiest girls in the city and, looking around, I believe we have achieved that!â&#x20AC;? In this writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humble opinion, I would have to agree, whoa!

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SUN. DEC. 5 Ice Hockey: Albany Devils vs. Adirondack Phantoms Boardwalk Hall: 4pm

Borgata Comedy Club Thurs., Sun., 9pm: Tom McTiernan, Joe Star, Tony V. Mon.-Wed. 9pm: Chipps Cooney, Klaus Meyers, Richie Minervini.

Christmas Spectacular NowDec. 19 Hilton Theater: Sun. 7pm; Wed. 3 & 7 pm; Thurs.

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There are plenty of dining spots nearby or in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many shopping areas. Here are some.

By Frank Gabriel

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ITH THE HUSTLE AND HURRY of the holidays now launched into full throttle, many of us will find ourselves mired in seemingly endless traffic near the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major shopping spots.

Rather than slogging home through the dark and cold and then having to convene a meal, we offer the following dining suggestions adjacent to those centers.

Start with our largest, the Hamilton Mall, and its associated meccas of commerce. Or as we like to call that area, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Retail Hellmouth.â&#x20AC;? A few miles north on Route 322 and you will discover one of the finest Italian-American restaurants anywhere, Joe Italianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maplewood II (6126 Black Horse Pike).

Originally founded in Hammonton, the Maplewood empire grew to include three other locations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Atco, Vineland and the latest one near Atlantic Cape Community College â&#x20AC;&#x201D; never deviating from their time-tested formulas. Red sauces are made fresh every morning, in the words of ownership, â&#x20AC;&#x153;while our customers were still asleep.â&#x20AC;?

In fact, pretty much everything here is house-made as per six decades of directive from legendary founder Joe Italiano (yes, that is his real name). Seafood items have always been the shining stars of this location. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suggest shrimp Geraldine, simmered in a tangy, unusual white sauce.

Or the consistently amazing fra diablos, shrimp and lobster versions. But for our money, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always Uncle Ninoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a massive combination of lobster, shrimp,

crab in the shell and clams served over their â&#x20AC;&#x153;worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bestâ&#x20AC;? spaghetti.

Closer to the mall itself is another one of our favorite hidden gem restaurants, Cavallino Nero (4760 Black Horse Pike).

Family-owned and operated since 1992 by the Cassaras, their milieu is consistent, casual Italian fare, prodigious portions at reasonable price points. Our recommendations are their exceptional gnocchi, potent pillows of soulful potato pasta and signature item, Fettucine Ammoglia. That

New to Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown shopping area is Cinco De Mayo on West Avenue. sauce, also available on steaks, is a Sicilian blend of garlic, plum tomatoes and olive oil, finished with the addition of grated cheese and surprisingly, toasted almonds.

Tilton Road in Northfield provides Formicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery Cafe (200 North Tilton Rd., Kensington Square) an ideal hiding place for early-morning coffee and pastries, afternoon lunch plus a wide variety of specialty bread products to carry home and enjoy with dinner.

Less than a mile down the road, Christineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Pastries (314316 Tilton Rd.) creates delicate European baked goods and confections. Try the filled-to-order cannolis,

fruit pies, cheesecake or exotic selection of chocolate covered pretzels.

Further east, Linwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Square is the most-tenured upscale shopping venue in our region. They also feature one of the best lunch and catering operations locally, the venerable Cheese Board.

Rebuilt bigger and better after a fire several years past, the Cheese Board, appropriately enough, is also the spot if your holiday party requires an extensive variety of fromage from around the world. They even serve up several samplings each day for customers awaiting lunch orders. In search of Maytag bleu, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creamy reply to Roquefort? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it here plus rarities like Humboldt Fog, a northern Cali goats-milk cheese with an edible layer of ash swirled within. Sandwich fare is equally auspicious, with plenty of veggie options. Their chicken salad, housemade hummus and guacamole are alone worthy of a special trip. If you do spicy, try the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Smokeyâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ham, smoked

Gouda and a really hot horseradish mustard with a wasabi-style smack.

For shoppers in the downtown district of our adopted home, Ocean City, Scullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Asbury Cafe (955 Asbury Ave.) has become an island favorite in less than a decade, with good reason. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and pizza, Scullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is the kind of a place where everyone in a family or group is able to find something to their liking. From the midday selection, carnivores will relish the Godfrey, a thin-sliced top round of beef with marinated portabellas and Fontina cheese on a hearty ciabatta. Or the Paisano, a fried chicken cutlet with roasted peppers, sautĂŠed spinach, sharp Provolone and Italian long hots tucked inside a sesamesemolina roll. Those seeking lighter fare might opt for their Jaccamino salad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; field greens, Gorgonzola cheese, candied pecans, Gala apples, Roma tomato and prosciutto topped with grilled chicken breast and balsamic vinaigrette.

New to town this autumn, Cinco De Mayo (1039 West Ave.) humbly serves authentic Mexican cuisine. The tiny storefront, whose food weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sampled on several occasions, gave us heaping, value-laden platters of flautos de pollo (rolled crispy tortillas filled with chicken and ingredients), chorizo sopes (thick tortillas topped with meat/bean/ veg mixture) and burrito carne molida (ground beef burrito).Ă&#x160;Ă&#x160;N E-mail Frank Gabriel at fgabriel@acweekly.com

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

Amici Brick Oven Pizzeria & Italian Grill

Relaxed, waterfront dining specializing in seafood. Open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner. Available for private parties from 10 to 200, and off-premise catering. Waterside outside deck open, weather permitting.

Girasole Ristorante

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

2010 Baltic Ave. (at The Walk).

345-8700. Large variety of pastas, brick-oven pizzas, hot sandwiches, paninis, calzones, strombolis, salads and desserts.

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Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fairmount Tavern

St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 3449063. theirishpub.com. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution, Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian fare has flourished for three generations.

Angeloniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s II Restaurant

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

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

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

CafĂŠ 2825

2825 Atlantic Ave. (at Brighton Ave.). 344-6913. cafe2825.com.

Regional Italian fare with full bar.

Cavo Crepe CafĂŠ

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

Chelsea Prime

Chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Popular local hangout is open 24/7. Mon.Fri. Happy hour 11:30am-1pm, 4-6pm.

Dockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oyster House

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

Ducktown Tavern

Irish Pub

Kelsey and Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

201 Melrose Ave. 350-6800.

Classic southern soul food with a twist, including fried chicken and waffles. Open daily 7am-10pm; BYOB/cash only.

Knife & Fork

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

Little Saigon

2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119.

Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine.

Longhorn Steak House

2108 Atlantic Ave. 344-2050.

Serving lunch and dinner.

11:30am-10pm weekdays, till 11pm weekends.

Los Amigos

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

Meganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good Grub & Pub

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

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

Melaka Restaurant

El Charro!

2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

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

Flying Cloud CafĂŠ

Mexico Restaurant

The Melting Pot

3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. mexicorestaurant.com. Cocktail

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

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1700 W. Riverside Dr. 347-1793.

Specializing in seafood and steak.

Open for dinner Wed. through Sun. 5-10pm.

Pho Hoa Cali

3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063.

Authentic Vietnamese noodle house.

Pic A Lilli Pub

229 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-1113.

Open 24/7. Full Menu. Serving lunch & dinner daily. Try their wings.

Reddingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

1545 Pacific Ave. 348-3270.

Offering the ultimate in southern cuisine with bar specials every day from 4-7pm.

Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Steakhouse

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

South End Pizza II

4006 Ventnor Ave., Atlantic City 348-3315. Dine--in, take-out and delivery of pastas, pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads and more.

Teplitzkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. 1-800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac.com. Retro-style diner with hideaway cocktail lounge and coffee shop.

Tony Boloneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizzeria

300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of Oriental and Vermont St.). 3448669. tonybaloneys.com. Pizzas, subs, wraps, calzones and more.

Mon.-Thurs. 9am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am-11pm. Sun. 10am-9pm.

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Tun Tavern

2 Convention Way. 347-7800. tuntavern.com. A.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks.

Microbrews.

Whiskey Grille

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

White House Sub Shop

2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary sub shop.

Wine Down Restaurant

151 S. New York Ave. 350-6349.

Banquet facilities, weddings, birthdays, holiday parties, corporate meetings, breakfast, lunch, dinner, from 5 people to 150.

Tues.-Thurs. 7-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 7pm-mid.

The Wonder Bar

3701 Sunset Avenue (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 344-8888.

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28 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-8928.

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3124 Atlantic Ave. 347-8810.

Serving exceptional Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese food.

lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer.

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BRIGANTINE

822-6602 or 822-0670. Open daily, 7-11:30am. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs.

Party trays for all occasions. Pickup, eat-in and delivery.

Maynard’s Café

Downbeach Deli

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

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8237310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, 8am-7:30pm.

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

Carmine’s

900 W. Brigantine Ave. 2665400. Pizzas, subs, wings, wraps and more.

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Goochie Brothers

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

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Open daily: breakfast starts at 8am, lunch at noon and dinner at 4pm.

L’Aragosta Ristorante

3400 Brigantine Blvd. 266-2808.

Northern and Southern Italian cuisine.

The Links Bar & Grille

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

Macedonian Grill

3015 Brigantine Blvd. at 31st St. 264-8801. macedoniangrill.com.

Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Barrels

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

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5200 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor.

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

Cleo’s Fish Palace

7307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

822-5858. cleosfish.com. A large variety of prepared seafood and dinner platters. Catering available.

Dino’s Subs & Pizza

8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant 9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

822-1293. Home of authentic home-cooked Italian cuisine and two-for-one specials.

Gertrude’s

7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

823-3003. gertrudesventnor. com. Dinner from 5pm nightly.

Under the direction of chef Neil Elsohn, Gertrude’s is a casual yet sophisticated restaurant that uses organic, locally grown and harvested vegetables along with herbs, meats, cheeses and fish.

Hannah G’s

7310 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

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

Isabella’s

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

Jerusalem Glatt Kosher Restaurant

6410 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

600-822-2266. Casual family atmosphere specializing in Kosher Mediterranean cuisine, steaks, lamb, chicken and fish.

Open for lunch Sun.-Fri., noon3pm. Dinner served Sun.-Thurs., 5-9:30pm. Large party reservations suggested.

Johnny’s Café & Cocktails

9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

822-1789. johnnyscafeventnor. com. Hearty breakfasts, healthy lunches and classic dinner cuisine with an Asian flair. Open year round from 7am-9pm, weekends till midnight. The ultimate happy-hour at the bar, Mon.-Thurs. with half-price appetizers and discounted cocktails.

La Fontana

20 Douglas Ave., Margate.

Gourmet Italian cuisine. Takeout anytime.

Lamberti

9707 Amherst Ave., Margate.

487-6001. sunsetonthebay.com.

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Happy hour daily 3-7pm with half-price appetizers and reduced drink prices at the bar only.

Liang House Imperial East 7800 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

487-8052. Open daily 11:30am9:30pm. Modern Chinese cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner specials. “We deliver, even to the beach.” Free parking lot.

9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8228423. Lunch and dinner specials.

Starlight Garden bar open daily.

Malelani Café

Matteo’s Beach Bay Café

7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 8236700. Lunch and dinner specials.

Award winning crab cakes and specializing in fresh seafood prepared as you like. Open for breakfast Sat. & Sun.; lunch and dinner 7 days.

Miyako

9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

822-4759. Authentic Japanese cuisine.

Euro Gourmet Cafe and The Gelato Factory

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

Delivery.

Red Room Café

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

Shore Club Crabhouse, Bar & Grill

303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 8221002. shoreclubbar.com. Great views of Egg Harbor Bay. Lunch, dinner and bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate.

822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com.

This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek Mediterranean cuisine.

Sophie’s Margate Café

8017 Winchester Ave., Margate.

822-1610. Offers a wide selection of pancakes. Kids’ menu available.

South End Pizza

9702 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

822-5599. Open daily serving pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads, pastas and more. Take-out and delivery

Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate.

823-1163. steveandcookies.com.

Menu highlights fresh seafood, produce and prime cuts of meat.

Tomatoe’s

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8227535 or tomatoesmargate.com.

Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 8220140. venturasgreenhouse.com.

Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.

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

Chido Burrito

Italian food in intimate setting.

Also in Margate. Take out/delivery.

Berkshire Grill

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

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Bombay Indian Restaurant

800 Bay Ave., Somers Point.

926-3500. 800bayrestaurant. com. Open daily from 11:30am.

Cocktails with freshly-squeezed juice, fresh seafood and steak entrĂŠes, exotic raw foods and sushi, lively music on the dock, breathtaking views.

English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience.

743 White Horse Pike, Galloway.

965-4433. Neighborhood sports bar serving American dishes.

Antoninoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jo Jo Ristorante

Cavallino Nero

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

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

Athenian Garden

Atlantic City Sub Shop

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

Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays.

A Touch of Italy

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

Barrels

Rt. 9, Central Square, Linwood.

926-9900. barrelsfoods.com.

5401 Hardin Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523.

(Formerly the Epic Grille). Pizza and Italian specialties. Happyhour noon-7pm weekdays.

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

Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Restaurant 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273663, charliesbar.com. Popular buffalo wings. No credit cards.

Over 15 TVs for sporting events.

Chickieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. chickiesandpetes.com.

Sports-themed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches.

443 Zion Rd., EHT. 788-8512.

Open daily for lunch & dinner till 10pm and Sat. till 11pm.

Breakfast Fri.-Sun., 7-11am.

Italian dishes, fresh fish & seafood. Also pizza, pasta, subs, wraps, burgers, wings, salads and full-course dinners. Early bird specials, $11.95. Private parties, catering and take-out trays. Eat in, take out and delivery.

Dubliner Irish Pub

325 Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway.

652-2210, dublineririshpubandgrill.com. Authentic Irish cuisine.

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375 S. Main St., Pleasantville.

Authentic Mexican.

2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 9277377, thecrabtrap.com Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, homemade breads, desserts and more. Open daily from 11am10pm Sun.-Thurs., 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. Early bird specials from 3-5pm on Mon. Live entertainment Wed.-Sat. Outdoor deck.

Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria

Celinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mulberry Market & Grille

619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818.

Authentic Greek cuisine.

Cardiff Plaza, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Specializing in all-you-can-eat crabs, earlybird menu.12 Entrees under $12 menu, over 60 entrees starting at $8.99 and daily specials. Reservations accepted.

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East Bay Crab & Grill

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

English Creek Restaurant

3003 English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 677-0016. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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

Kelsey & Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soul Food 52 N. Main St, Pleasantville.

08232 484-8448. Classic southern style soul food with a twist. Hours: daily 11am10pm.

Formica Bros. Bakery

Kensington Square, Northfield.

646-6565. formicabrosbakery. com. Cafe features daily lunch specials. Open 7am-7pm.

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Gilchrist Offshore

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

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Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 3833999). Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway; 652-1942. Home of the french fried lobster tail, gourmet burgers, steaks, seafood, and homemade Italian specialties.

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

Great American Pub

Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing.

625-1990. Great gourmet Black Angus burgers. Happy-hour 6 days a week. Free poker Tues.Weds.

Gregoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

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

The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.

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

Hi Point Pub (Skellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Open 24/7. Full dinner menu. Eat-in/take-out/delivery.

Hu Tieu

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

Vietnamese cuisine.

Johnny Rockets

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

The Inn at Sugar Hill

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

JDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub & Grille

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

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

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

Jo-Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grille

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

Jo-Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grille

to EHT, Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point.

Maplewood Inn

1470 White Horse Pike, Hammonton. 561-9621. joesmaplewood.com. Italian specialties and â&#x20AC;&#x153;worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best spaghetti.â&#x20AC;?

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

Mays Landing Diner

Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill

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

McKeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub

446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City.

965-7878. Open for lunch and dinner.

Mickey & Minnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne.

965-1877. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Closed Mondays.

6106 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Homemade Italian specialties.

Mount Fuji

Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant at the Tuscany House

The Nizamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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

6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6778829. Northern and Southern Indian food, including nan, tandori and vegetarian dishes.

Major credit cards accepted.

Lunch buffett $9.95.

JRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern

Oyster Creek Inn

650 New Rd., Somers Point.

653-9853. jrstavern.com. Lunch specials starting at $5 and dinner specials from $9.

Julianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

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

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

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

La Hacienda

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

La Pizzatega

Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood.

653-8442. Serving seafood, veal pasta, steak, subs and salads.

Levariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood & American Grill

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

Drink specials.

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6457655. libraryiii.com. Murphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar.

Los Mangos

229 S. Main Street, Pleasantville.

677-6868. letseat.at/losmangos.

South American and Caribbean cuisine. Open Tues.-Sun. for lunch and dinner, delivery and take-out.

BYOB.

Mangia by the Greens

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. Lunch, dinner, latenight snacks, pizza. Free delivery

homemade soups and salads.

Sakura

136 White Horse Pike, Absecon.

383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar.

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

Pistol Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saloon & Steakhouse

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

Weekly specials.

PJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50 Pub & Grille

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

Rama Thai

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

Sandi Pointe 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, 927-2759. (formerly Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant). Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.

Simply Fondue

4215 Black Horse Pike. (Hamilton Commons shopping center) , Mays Landing. (near Regal Cinemas) simplyfonduemayslanding.com.

Mostly fondue, but also salads and a bar offering more than 50 different martinis.

Somers Point Cafe

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

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville.

652-7777. Traditional area hotspot.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

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

Tap Room & Grille

Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236.4465.

Featuring an acclaimed Sunday brunch. Open Sun.-Thurs.lunch from 11am. Fri.& Sat. dinner from 5pm. Fri.-Sun. breakfast from 7am. Sun. brunch, 10am2pm.

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

Testaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good Guys Pub

Ramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Inn

199 New Rd., Suite 72, Linwood.

926-9339. Serving Thai-French cuisine.

9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway.

652-1700. Classic area hotspot.

Renault Winery

72 N. Breman Ave, Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. Gourmet restaurant and also Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Richland House

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

Romanelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Cafe

279 S. New York Rd., Galloway.

652-0179. romanelliscafe.com.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also catering.

Sack Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Subs

784 White Horse Pike, Absecon.

646-6555. Hot and cold subs,

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

Thai Basil

Tre Figlio

500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona.

965-3303. trefiglio.com. Italian cuisine.

TW Howellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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

892-3704. Summertime BBQs as well as catering for any event.

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

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

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

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Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in a sophisticated setting.

Noodle Village

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection

The Reserve/Preview Bar

340-2000 Gold Tooth Gerties

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340-0099. A retro â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am.

Open daily.

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Johnny Rockets

Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

Pickles Deli

New York style deli.

Ballyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brunch

340-2000 Arturoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Red Pearl

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

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BALLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Lunch and dinner served daily from 11am-1am Sun.Thurs., 11am-3am Fri. & Sat.

American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Bakery, bagel sandwiches, and more.

Sports Bar

Snacks from the Lone Star Snack Bar are served.

Virginia City Buffet

Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $17.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon-3pm; Dinner $28.95 (plus tax) Mon.Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am-3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner.

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Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Borgata Buffet

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FOOD & DRINK (Continued from preceding page) Izakaya

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

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

Old Homestead Steak House

The Pier Shops at Caesars:

favorites and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces.

Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sunday brunch 10am-2pm.

Buddakan

Reflections

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

Patsy’s

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

The Continental

Casual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh salads.

674-8300, continentalac.com.

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

SeaBlue

Game On!

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

Roma

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

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

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Buffet selections for all day dining. Breakfast, daily $14.99 plus tax, 8-11:30am. Lunch, $17.99, 11:30am-4pm; Dinner weekdays, $26.99, 4pm-closing; $29.99 weekends. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 8am–9pm; Fri., 8am–10pm; Sat., 8am–11pm.

Mia

348-4411, ext. 6000.

Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine.

Morton’s

449-1044. mortons.com.

Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.

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

Phillips Seafood

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

Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen. Open Sun.Thurs. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.

Piazza di Giorgio

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

Souzai Sushi & Sake

348-4443. Souzai is a countrystyle 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 house specialties.

Club Cappuccino

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

Corner Grille & Deli

Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

D’Zio

Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

Brazilian steakhouse with an all-you-can-eat $35 price that includes salad bar and eight different meats brought tableside.

Also has a $7 tapas menu at the bar. Open Fri. &Sat.

Primavera

McCormick & Schmick’s

Nero’s Grill

Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites.

Venice Bar

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

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

Polistina’s Italian Ristorante

Enjoy family style, Italian

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; $23.99 (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 hrs. from Sun. at 7am-Close Fri. at 11pm. Sat. 7am-11pm.

The Coffee Shop

Features a focus on comfort.

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

Cornucopia Buffet

Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties.

Cost: $18.50 (includes tax).

Closed Mon.-Thurs. Fri. noon-9pm, Sat. noon-10pm, Sun. noon-9pm.

Empress Gem Noodle Bar

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

Nick’s Burger Bar

Design your own gourmet burger from top to bottom.

Exotic beers. Mon.-Thurs. noon-5pm (bar only), 5pmmid. (dining); Fri. 5pm-1am; Sat. noon-am; Sun. noonmid.

ONO Pan-Asian Bistro and Bar

Features exotic dishes from sushi to sashimi to rock lobster tail with Kaffir lime butter. For those with simpler tastes ONO also features a traditional surf & turf or New York strip steak.

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

Simon Prime

Contemporary American steakhouse by famed, celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Simon Prime will quickly become famous for its amazing steaks, as well as its unique take on fish, seafood, chops and organic seasonal vegetables. Thurs.

6-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:3010pm.

Resorts 344-6000 Asian Spice

Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items. Noodle bar open Mon.Thurs. noon-11pm; Fri.-Sat. noon-2am; Sun. 11am-11pm; Restaurant open Sat.-Sun. 6–11pm.

Boardwalk Perks

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.

Mon.-Thurs. 12-4pm lunch; $19.99 (plus tax) Mon.–Thurs. dinner 4-9pm, $25.99. Fri., 4-10pm, $29.99. Sat. noon3pm lunch, $19.99; dinner, 4-10pm, $29.99. Sun. 10am1pm, $21.99; 1-9pm, $27.99.

This perennial Zagat Awardwinning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Sunday Brunch available for $44.95 per person. Fall hours: Fri. 6pm11pm; Sat. 5-11pm; Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm.

Gallagher’s Burger Bar

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

4-9:30pm; Fri. noon-9:30pm; Sat. noon-11pm; Sun. noon9:30pm.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse

340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse is located on Resorts’ dining level and features traditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame. Fall hours: Sun.-Fri. 5-9:30pm; Sat. 5-11pm.

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

Boardwalk Favorites

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

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

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

Create-A-Cone

Fiesta Buffet

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

Oshi Sushi & Sake

Capriccio

A Dam Good Deli

Johnny Rockets

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

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

Fall hours: Sat. 9am-9pm; Sun. 9am-8pm.

Tropicana’s The Marketplace:

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

Mansion Cafe

The Buffet

This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

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

House of Blues Restaurant

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

Sun.-Thurs. 7am-5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-10pm.

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

Seaside Cafe

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

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

Rib & Chophouse

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

Royal Noodle House

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

Tropicana 340-4000 il Verdi

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

FIN

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

Golden Dynasty

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

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

Hooters

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

The Quarter at the Tropicana: A Dam Good Sports Bar

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

Carmine’s

572-9300. The renowned New York family-style Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

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

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

The Palm

344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, mon-

strous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

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

Red Square

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

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

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

TRUMP MARINA 1-800-777-8477; 441-2000 The Bayside Buffet An all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs.

($16.99 plus tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 plus tax.). A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs.

8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.

Open for dinner Wed.-Sun. 6pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.

20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.

Imperial Court

Max’s

Cosimo’s Pizza

The Café

Casual and classic Italian cuisine from pizza to eggplant parmigiana to chicken florentino.

DJ’s Steakhouse

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

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

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

Rainforest Café

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

Surround yourself with western charm while savoring gourmet steaks, chop, and seafood.

Serving CAB prime meats and the freshest fish available. Sun.Thurs. three-course chef special dinner menu is available for $35 per person. Open for dinner Fri.Tue. 6pm.

TRUMP PLAZA

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

Roberto’s

Hooters

China Cafe & Sushi Chef

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.

441-6000 24 Central Cafe

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

Evo

2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza.

441-0400. evorestaurant.com.

Serving specialty cocktails and

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

Food Court

Hard Rock Café

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

Il Mulino New York

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

Trattoria Il Mulino

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

Moon at Dynasty

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

ceived the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences.

Sultan’s Feast

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

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Burger

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The Rim

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

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.

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

TRUMP TAJ MAHAL

Royal Albert’s Palace

Soup

449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

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

Safari Steak House

Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse re-

Plate American Cafe Breakfast anytime.

New. Offers eight hot and cold soups daily, served in a 16-oz. bowl with a bag of oyster crackers for just $4.95.

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The Blue Comet Chugs Along

By Tom Wilk

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HE CROWD WAS BIGGER THAN normal at the Red Bank train station in Central New Jersey. The wintry chill of a late February morning couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t diminish the level of the passengersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; anticipation as they waited to climb aboard the newest offering in rail transportation and head south. Moving effortlessly over the tracks, the train was heard before it was seen as the vision in blue pulled into the station.

Advertised as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seashoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest Trainâ&#x20AC;? by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the Blue Comet lived up to its celestial billing as it zipped across the Garden State landscape from Jersey City to Atlantic City.

Thousands turned out to get a glimpse of the train along its route for its official inaugural run on Feb. 21, 1929. With its maximum speed reaching close to 90 mph, the Blue Comet put the roar in the Roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20s, symbolizing a time of prosperity when anything seemed possible.

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Blue Comet was simple: to compete with the larger Pennsylvania Railroad for the lucrative passenger business between New York and Atlantic City. The Blue Comet was designed to provide first-class service at regular coach fares. The implied goal was to make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.

Designers made the train visually appealing to both riders and passers-by, serving as an effective public relations tool that stood out from the competition. From the locomotive to the observation platform, the train was finished in Packard blue, Jersey cream and royal blue. A creamcolored stripe ran the length of both sides of the train. The overall visual effect was to suggest the sun, sky and beach along the Jersey Shore.

In keeping with its name, all the cars and locomotives were named for comets. The dining car was named Giacobini, while others carried such names as Halley, Holmes, Olbers and Tuttle.

One of the Blue Cometâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selling points was its dining car. A full-course dinner, featuring such main courses as roast beef and baked fresh sea trout, cost just $1.25.

The Blue Comet Special Plate Dinner was a bargain at 75 cents.

From New York, the Blue Comet made stops at Newark, Elizabeth, Red Bank, Lakewood, Winslow Junction and Winslow before its final stop at Arkansas and Arctic avenues in Atlantic City. The cost of a round-trip ticket was $8.40.

In its first year of operation, the train carried 62,105 passengers and reached its destination on time 97 percent of the time, an enviable figure in the railroad industry.

In 1930, the Lionel Corporation began production of a line of toy trains based on the Blue Comet.

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Pine Barrens.

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Holiday Happenings

By Michael Pritchard

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t’s a time for bright decorations, hot cider and cookies and most of all jolly old elves in red suits. Southern New Jersey greets the holiday season with a host of events and shows that will keep children (and their parents) in that festive mood right up until Santa comes down the chimney.

Here’s a look at some family Christmas (and other holiday) events in the area this season.

ment programs. $15. 263-3351.

Saturday, Dec. 11 Absecon Lighthouse – Holiday Celebration

(31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City) Join the Lighthouse for light refreshments, holiday cheer, sing-alongs and a Christmas tree lighting to get you in the spirit. “Holiday Cheer,” a professional a cappella carolling group, will sing carols of the season. A lighthouse climb to view the spectacular Atlantic City skyline at night is included. Light refreshments will be served. Doors 6pm. $25. abseconlighthouse.org.

Friday, Dec. 4 Historic Cold Spring Village – Wassail Day

(720 Rt. 9, Cape May) Celebrate the holiday season the traditional way at Historic Cold Spring Village’s free Wassail Day event, to be held from 11am-3pm. Seasonal caroling will fill the village lanes and a special children’s sing-along will take place in the Welcome Center. Guests can also meet Father Christmas in the Country Store. A selection of the Village’s historic buildings will be open and adorned in holiday trimmings.

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Atlantic City Kwanzaa Celebration (All Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave.) The Atlantic City Free Public Library will celebrate Kwanzaa with a special performance by Afro-One Dance, Drama and Drum Theatre at 2pm. This 23rd annual event, which is free and open to the public, will feature song, music, poetry and traditional and contemporary dance. acfpl.org.

Ocean City Christmas Parade (6th to 11th

saturday, Dec. 4 to Dec. 5 Ocean City Train Show and Sale (Music

Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk) The train show features large working displays to entertain children and grown-ups alike. Trains, accessories and memorabilia will be for sale and there will be repairs while you wait by technician Dick Yard. $1-$3. 10am-5pm Sat. and 11am-3pm Sun. 525-9300.

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Friday, Dec. 10 Sea Isle City Holiday House Tour (Starting

point, Sea Isle public school, 4501 Park Rd.) The Sea Isle City Public School’s ParentTeacher Association will host their annual Holiday House Tour from 6–9pm. This year, the tour will include nine private residences, all of which are located in Sea Isle City. The funds raised during this event will pay for student field trips, school assemblies and student enrich-

Danú (Stockton PAC, Pomona)

The acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú celebrates a traditional Irish Christmas with An Nollaig in Éirinn. Celtic music lovers around the globe have been thrilled by the ensemble’s virtuoso players on fiddle, flutes, button accordion, percussion and the gorgeous voice of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. $25-$40. 7:30pm. 652-9000 or stocton.edu/pac.

Monday, Dec. 6 ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

(Stockton PAC, Pomona) The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble will present its annual winter concert, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” at 7:30pm. This festive performance includes traditional carols, music from The Nutcracker, and a very special performance of Clement Clarke Moore’s A Visit from St. Nicholas, better known as Twas the Night Before Christmas. $10. 652-9000 or visit stockton.edu/pac.

Saturday, Dec. 11 Holiday Concert (Ocean City Tabernacle,

5th and Wesley Avenue) A free Christmas Concert at 4pm featuring tenor John Taylor, the Angelus Choir and The Tapestry Strings. octabernacle.org.

Friday Dec. 17 to Dec. 18

Performing Arts:

‘Holiday Spectacular – A Christmas Wonderland’ (Music Pier, Ocean City)

‘A Christmas Carol’ (Stockton PAC, Richard

The Ocean City Theatre Company’s dazzling holiday spectacular of song and dance, A Christmas Wonderland.

The show will feature a cast of professional singers and dancers in a high-energy holiday revue. Dec. 17-18 7:30pm; Dec. 19 2pm. $10-$12. 5259300 or ocnj.us. n

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Stockton College, Pomona) With all the warmth and comfort of Christmas cheer, A Christmas Carol is packed with laughter, pageantry and gorgeous costumes. Every memorable detail of Dickens’ story springs to life, from spine-chilling ghosts to heartfelt renditions of traditional British carols. $25$40. 7pm. 652-9000 or stocton.edu/pac.

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Natali Vineyards Holiday Wine Festival

(Natali Vineyards, 221 Route 47N, Cape May Court House) Sunday, Dec. 5 Get all of your local holiday shopping Chanukah Wonderland (Shore Mall, 6725 done with a glass of wine in your hand Black Horse Pike, E.H.T.) with over 20 local vendors from Cape Open to the entire community, May County. Enjoy live music by local the program will include an amazing favorite Anne Oswald on Saturday and Juggling and Stunt Show presented by the on Sunday rock the vineyard with an world renowned artist “Ben the Jester;” encore presentation by the Ravili Shanker Chanukah performance by a Klezmer Band performing from noon-5pm. Free. group; and guest appearances by the bib- 456-0075. lical heroes of the Chanukah Story, “The Maccabees.” Also, photos with Chanukah mascots, face painting, treats, creative Saturday, Dec. 18 crafts and exciting prizes. The highlight Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour of the afternoon will be the lighting of a (Starting point, Dennisville Post Office, 24 giant menorah at the center of the mall. Hall Ave., Dennisville) The annual house tour is the fundrais11:30am-2:30pm. 822-8500. ing event of the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association, Inc. On the Tuesday, Dec. 7 3rd Saturday of December each year a Ram’s Head Inn – Winter Wonderland minimum of 10 beautifully decorated Fundraiser (Rams Head Inn, 9 W. White 18th and 19th century historic homes, as Horse Pike, Galloway Twp.) well as several public buildings and two Benefits the Just 4 Kids Foundation. churches, are open to the public. $10.

Cocktail reception, silent auction, live 5-9pm. 861-1338. entertainment, hors d’eourves and cash bar. $20 donation at door or donate a new unwrapped toy. 652-1700.

Ocean City Pops – Sounds of Christmas

(Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th and Atlantic Ave.) The colorful musical is directed by Bill Scheible and Scott Briener. Dr. Richard Stanislaw will host and narrate the program. $15. 7:30pm. 525-9300 or ocnj.us.

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streets on Asbury Avenue) The Parade ushers Santa Claus into town and features bands, floats and costumed characters. Following the Parade, Santa will greet children, pose for photos and distribute treats at Stainton’s Square.

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‘Christmas Spectacular’

Where: Now to Dec. 19, Hilton Theater When: Thurs. 7pm; Fri. 9pm; Sat. 8pm; Sun. 7pm; Wed. 3 & 7pm How Much: $25

‘Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration’

Where: Now to Dec. 16, Tropicana Showroom When: Sat. 9pm; Sun. 7pm; Mon. 8pm; Tues., Wed. 3:30 & 8pm; Thurs. Dec. 9 & Dec. 16, 8pm How Much: $25-$35

Holiday Song History Some our favorite holidays songs seem to have been around forever. However, once upon a time, each holiday song was created by a songwriter looking to write a song for the ages. I looked up the origins of several holiday songs from the two productions, and who made them famous. photos by kevin mccarty

Holiday Wonderland Three weeks till Christmas, two casino musicals, and a chorus line of leggy ladies.

“Sleigh Ride” — An orchestral piece written in 1948 by Leroy Anderson, although he was inspired to begin writing the song in 1946 during a July heat wave. In 1950 Mitchell Parish wrote the lyrics about riding in a sleigh.

Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops recorded the orchestral version in 1949.

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f you are not feeling the Christmas spirit quite yet, I have the perfect prescription to get in the holiday mood. Stop by the Hilton Theater to enjoy the casino’s Holiday Spectacular or drop by the Tropicana Showroom to enjoy Happy Holidays — A Magical Celebration. Or, if you are in the mood to hear Christmas songs and other hits by “The Gambler,” Kenny Rogers, you can catch his show at the Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8pm ($75, $85, $125).

Both holiday revues feature beloved classic tunes, a visit by Santa Claus and a chorus line of leggy gals (and guys too at the Trop) doing their leg kicks with a Rockette-like flair.

‘Christmas Spectacular’

The show at the Hilton has the advantage of a live, four-piece band, which is rare for any Atlantic City revue these days.

Christmas Spectacular features two principal singers (one male, one female), who breeze through an array of classic holiday favorites like “Let It Snow,” “White Christmas,” Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” “Winter Wonderland,” and I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” The show also features some unusual song choices. The John Lennon,

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Yoko Ono song, “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” for example, is a protest song that combines holiday cheer with a plea for the end of war (the Vietnam War at the time). And the show ended with both the updated version of “Do They Know Its Christmas?” from Band Aid 20 in 2004, and the original 1984 version of the song. It was an excellent reminder that this holiday season is a time when numerous organization that help people in both the United States and around the globe need donations to continue their good deeds.

The show also features a chorus line of leggy ladies who seemed to have the most fun dressed up in reindeer outfits for a spirited rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”

‘Happy Holidays — A Magical Celebration’

The show at the Tropicana takes advantage of its bigger stage (and bigger budget) to provide, at some moments, 16 dancers (men and woman) and the show’s four excellent singers, Mandy Kerridge, Yael Gonen, Jimmy Whittemore and Mark Ryan. A very energetic, dancing Santa Claus provides plenty of fun, joined at one time by Frosty the Snowman on

“Winter Wonderland” — Written in 1934

by Felix Bernard (music) and Richard B. Smith (lyrics). Smith was inspired to write the song by seeing his hometown park covered in snow in Honesdale, Pa. He wrote the lyrics while in the West Mountain Sanitarium in Scranton, Pa., being treated for tuberculosis.

The biggest chart hit at the time was by Guy Lombardo’s orchestra, a Top 10 hit. Johnny Mercer took the song to No. 4 in 1946.

“White Christmas” — Written by Irving Berlin in 1940. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the version sung by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide.

roller blades, penguins, and later on, a couple of elephants and several mice.

The show features an impressive two level stage. For the swingin’, Christmasfied version of “In The Mood” (with added holiday lyrics), the singers are on the second tier of the set as the dancers, in World War II inspired outfits, dance the jitterbug below. Even Santa does a split.

Highlights of the show included a sensual version of the Meet Me In Saint Louis holiday classic, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”; a gospel sequence featuring “”Joyful, Joyful,” “Oh Happy Day,” “Higher and Higher” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and a Christmas Can-Can dance. The dancers also sit on the apron of the stage to do a lively holiday hand jive to “Jingle Bells.” n

“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” — Written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, it was first sung by Eddie Cantor on his radio show in November 1934. It became an instant sheet music hit with 100,000 copies sold the next day and 400,000 sold by Christmas. The earliest known recorded version of the song was by banjoist Harry Reser and his band on Oct. 24, 1934 and was also recorded in 1935

by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra.

“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” — Written by Tommie Connor, music and lyrics, in 1952. The recording by 13-year-old Jimmy Boyd reached No.1 on the Billboard charts in 1952. The song was commissioned

by Neiman Marcus to promote the store’s Christmas card for the year. The Roman Catholic Church in Boston condemned Boyd’s record on the grounds it mixed kissing with Christmas. The ban was lifted after Boyd was photographed meeting with the Archdiocese.

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‘The Nutcracker’

Where: Richard Stockton College Performing Arts Center When: Friday, Dec. 10, 7pm; Saturday, Dec. 11, 1pm & 5pm How Much: $35 orchestra ($30 seniors), $20 mezzanine ($15 seniors), $10 children under 12 with adult ticket.

652-9000 or stockton.edu/pac

‘Nutcracker’ Dances into Stock ‘Nutcracker’ Dances into Stockton’s PAC For many, seeing a live performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ is as much a For many, seeing a live performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ is as much a holiday tradition as tree lighting and gift giving.

holiday tradition as tree lighting and gift giving.

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ALLET IS A REFINED ART FORM appreciated by a sophisticated few, so it’s somewhat ironic that the most beloved ballet of all time, and the one that serves as a rite of passage for many leading into the holiday season — the Nutcracker — was initially panned by critics.

Its debut in Russia in 1892 was a failure, but was well received when the New York City Ballet staged George Balanchine’s version of it in 1954, and the tradition of performing the Tchaikovsky-scored musical during the holiday season eventually spread throughout the United States.

The Atlantic City Ballet has made the Nutcracker part of its repertoire since the company formed in 1982, and has performed it to sold-out audiences annually.

Under the direction of founder and artistic director Phyllis Papa, the A.C. Ballet will this year bring the Nutcracker to Collingswood, Cape May, and the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey’s Performing Arts Center on Dec. 10 and 11.

“I think for a lot of people it’s like a kickoff to the holiday season, and an event people enjoy going to see each year,” says Papa, who employs 22 professional dancers in the production, many of whom come from, and were formally ballet trained in, other countries. “And what’s really interesting is that every

company that does the Nutcracker does it differently. Unless you’re doing George Balanchine’s version of the Nutcracker — and there are some professional companies that take his choreography and use it — then every one throughout the world is different. Mine is totally different because it’s my choreography, and the same with other companies. Even though it’s the same story, and even though the music is the same, all the dance steps, the scenery and the costumes are different from one production to the next.”

The two-act production is the story of a young girl named Clara, the gift she receives of a nutcracker, and her “enchanted dreams of princes, princesses, sugar plums and toy soldiers.” Along with her professional-dance cast, Papa also auditions and engages local children for certain scenes.

“The party scene calls for children and one small section in the battle, so when we go up to Collingswood they audition, and for [Stockton] we have kids from this area audition,” says Papa. “What’s particularly great about it is that they get a chance to see how a professional production works. This is like an education to them, as it would be elsewhere. Even the New York City Ballet uses children.

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Its debut in Russia in 1892 was a failure, but was well received when the New York City Ballet staged George Balanchine’s version of it in 1954, and the tradition of performing the Tchaikovsky-scored musical during the holiday season eventually spread throughout the United States.

The Atlantic City Ballet has made the Nutcracker part of its repertoire since the company formed in 1982, and has performed it to sold-out audiences annually.

Under the direction of founder and artistic director Phyllis Papa, the A.C. Ballet will this year bring the Nutcracker to Collingswood, Cape May, and the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey’s Performing Arts Center on Dec. 10 and 11.

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