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Atlantic City’s New Year Entertainment Blitz

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Portman’s Tour de Force

By Michael Pritchard

By Tamara deMent

With New Year’s Day falling on a Saturday, the city has gone all out and scheduled a star-packed weekend.

Local dancers react to Natalie Portman’s convincing performance as a prima ballerina in ‘Black Swan’

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By Ed Condran

By Ray Schweibert

Host of ‘The Soup’ talks up new NBC show ‘Community,’ performs twice at Borgata New Year’s Eve.

There are parties and overnight packages aplenty in the Atlantic City area on New Year’s Eve.

Joel McHale Hits the Jackpot

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Cheers to a New Year!

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On the cover: 2010 New Year’s Eve Party Guide

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Quotables Local Scene Coasting Whitney’s Radar Curtain Call: Bobby Vinton Ante Up

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Excerpts from inside this issue & online at acweekly.com “With New Year’s Eve Falling on a Friday night, and the city somewhat of a weekend getaway specialist to begin with, this year’s New Year’s celebration may be setting a new high for Atlantic City.� — p. 6

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HERE MAY BE NO BETTER EXAMPLE OF Atlantic City’s new determination to be seen as more than just a gambling resort than the lineup of entertainment, special events and nightclub goings-on scheduled for New Year’s weekend 2011. With New Year’s Eve falling on a Friday night, and the city somewhat of a weekend getaway specialist to begin with, this year’s New Year’s celebration may be setting a new high for Atlantic City. Consider, for example, just the entertainment lined up in casino showrooms, which this year offers an eclectic and demographically diverse line-up. New Year’s Eve, show-goers can ring in the holiday with blues legend B.B. King (Harrah’s Resort), current rock stars Maroon 5 (House of Blues), classic crooner and casino staple Bobby Vinton (Resorts), Grammyaward winning singer Sarah McLaughlan (Caesars) or Hoff, Longoria, Richard and Spencer from the cast of the Broadway musical Jersey Boys (Tropicana). Think about it, Broadway tunes, classic blues, modern rock, Vinton’s classic crooning or McLaughlan’s mellow song stylings — that’s a lot of different genres and big stars in one place. Check out Vegas this New Year’s Eve, for instance. They’ve got Tony Orlando, Kool & The Gang and David Copperfield. While we love when those guys play here, it just doesn’t come close to Atlantic City’s line-up. And while there’s no entertainment czar making sure A.C.’s line-up is this diverse, the casinos do seem to be booking acts with the whole city in mind, rather than just every casino for themselves. “This is what everybody has been saying and working for all year,� says Jeffrey Vasser, executive director of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitor’s Authority. “We know we have to make the city an entertainment destination. Everyone is trying to do that. We have to demonstrate to our visitors that there is so much more going on here than gambling. Whether it’s the restaurants, the nightclubs and most importantly the entertainers we’re bringing in.� And there’s a lot more than just those groups coming in for the holiday weekend. Hip-hop fans will start to party a little early with rapper Wiz Khalifa at the House of Blues Dec. 29 and 30. The Soup host and stand-up comedian Joel McHale is at the Borgata New Year’s Eve. Other New Year’s Eve performers and events include Jerry Blavat’s New Year’s Eve Party at the Taj Mahal, the B Street band at Trump Plaza, Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester at Dusk at Caesars (for a second year), and the Shannon Twins from The Girls Next Door at The Pool at Harrah’s. “There is a diversity there and you even have some crossover,� Vasser says. “For instance, Sarah Join us on Facebook:

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McLaughlan’s fans might not necessarily think about coming to Atlantic City for New Years. But they will come and see the city, eat in the restaurants and some of them may even stay over a night and go see Carrie Underwood on New Year’s Day.� Oh yeah. Did we mention that Saturday, New Year’s Day, is just as jam-packed with entertainment as New Year’s Eve? Headliners for Jan. 1 are led by superstar Underwood (Borgata), R&B greats The O’Jays at the Hilton, rockers Third Eye Blind at the House of Blues, Vinton for a second show at Resorts and the immortal Franki Valli at the Borgata. “We’re really fortunate this year,� says Vasser. “With New Year’s Eve on Friday, we’re hoping to get a lot people staying over through the weekend. There really is something for everyone in this line-up. “There was a time when all casino entertainment seemed the same,� he says. “You had your Don Rickles, Englebert Humperdink, Steve and Edie. And they are all great performers, but there was a standard type of entertainer that you saw in the casinos. But now we’re appealing to all types of audiences and demographics.� One just has to look at the lineups of some of the casinos, such as the Borgata, which will bring McHale, Underwood and Valli in for the same weekend, or the Showboat’s House of Blues, which has scheduled Wiz Khalifa, Maroon 5 and Third Eye Blind over four successive nights, to see the commitment the city’s casinos as a whole have made. At the same time, Vinton’s run at Resorts, as well as The O’Jays at the Hilton and Valli at the Borgata, show the classic casino entertainer still has room in the new Atlantic City. Throw in the pumping beats at the city’s nightclubs, parties at bars and restaurants around the resort and then, just if you’re into it, the thrill of some casino action. Well, we ask you, where are you going to find better entertainment this New Year’s Eve/Day? N

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Roughly a month before he would have turned 70, Don Van Vliet, better known as his adopted stage name Captain Beefheart, has passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. The disease had crippled the avant-garde musician and painter by the time of his death in a northern California hospital on Friday, Dec. 17. Van Vliet had kept himelf out of the public eye since retiring from music in 1982. His painting, however, continued and there were several exhibitions of his work. As a BBC remembrance states, Van Vliet’s “work, whether in music or drawing, was never mainstream and only ever gained a relatively small following, but he was a larger-than-life character who pushed the boundaries of his art in a way which influenced many who followed in his wake.� Captain Beefheart’s music, played with his Magic Band — a stew of Delta blues, free jazz, psychedelic rock and experimental classical — was as influential and powerful as Bob Dylan’s in the 1960s (but much less accessible) and would inspire a broad range of artists from the worlds of rock, punk, free jazz, psychadelic blues and experimental music. Van Vliet’s kaleidoscope of musical composition may not have been mainstream — even today, it sounds as beautifully strange and absurd as ever — but he found a common ground with fellow Californian Frank Zappa. After struggling with the executives at A&M, which released Captain Beefheart’s blues-heavy 1967 debut Safe as Milk, Van Vliet took his reformed Magic Band and signed with his teenage chum Zappa’s label Straight Records. This would afford Van Vliet the freedom to create one of the most original, bizarre and captivating recordings of all time, the landmark 1969 double album, Trout Mask Replica. The late Zappa, who passed away in 1993, was not simply an early friend of Van Vliet’s, he was also an early fan, producer and co-conspirator. Zappa and Beefheart’s album Bongo Fury is considered a classic and captured the two on a joint reunion tour in the spring of 1975. One contemporary artist whose work has been heavily influenced by the late Van Vliet is Tom Waits. The singer-songwriter sent a tribute to Captain Beefheart to the Los Angeles Times, which was issued Monday, Dec. 20. In part, Waits said of Van Vliet: “He was like the scout on a wagon train. He was the one who goes ahead and shows the way. ... He was a demanding bandleader, a transcendental composer (with emphasis on the dental), up there with Ornette [Coleman], Sun Ra and Miles [Davis]. He drew in the air with a burnt stick. He described the indescribable. He’s an underground stream and a big yellow blimp.� Don Van Vliet will be remembered for his creative genius, eccentric lyrics and striking free-jazz style of the blues. He also helped propel the art-rock movement that Bob Dylan also helped develop in the mid-to-late 1960s. While he still performed and recorded — he recorded 12 albums within 15 years — Van Vliet sang about things nobody else did (or could); things like “strawberry butterflies� and “Veterans Day poppies.� In his beefy Howlin’ Wolf growl, and with his oddball — yet carefully orchestrated — instrumentation whirling and shivering around him, Van Vliet was like no other singer. He’ll be remembered for his individuality and refusal to conform to mainstream tastes or methods as much as for his eccentric nature. His art — in all of its many forms — shines on like a “tin teardrop.� — Jeff Schwachter

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An iron-man run of towering proportions has sadly come to an end, as Ted Prior, who’s been performing spot-on renditions of Elvis for more years than Elvis was alive, will be missing his first Ocean City First Night Celebration since the New Year’s Eve tradition began. A Galloway resident born in Atlantic City, Prior has been musically active for about 50 years, and has been a highly popular fixture during every First Night Celebration. Unfortunately, treatment associated with a recent brain cancer diagnosis has forced Prior to cancel his scheduled appearance this Dec. 31. “The hardest thing about all this is having to miss a show,� said Prior in a release. “That’s never happened to me before. I can recall performing with a 101 [degree] temperature at the Split Rail Tavern in Cardiff. The bartender revived me between sets with shots of ginger brandy.� During his early music career, Prior played dance parties and formed a group with longtime boyhood friend Jim Albertson called the Other Brothers (a spin-off of the Everly Brothers). He was steered toward a career impersonating “The King� through his personal love of Elvis’ music, and through the encouragement he received from others when he performed Elvis’ songs live. “I studied Elvis’ movies, his moves, and eventually developed an Elvis a style of my own,� said Prior, who is exacting in all aspects of his performances, from the sound system to his mannerisms and interaction with audiences. A skilled guitarist, Prior was a “barracks balladeer� during a two-year stint in the U.S. Army. After his discharge from the service he was hired to lead a touring band that performed coast to coast. He was a touring musician for 15 years, playing with many of the nation’s most outstanding musicians.“I’m amazed at his many abilities,� says Prior’s manager, Neil Regina. “He has memorized hundreds of songs, and other musicians contact him frequently about arrangements. He leads three groups — Teddy and the Riptides [a ’50s rock band], Early Morning Reign [a folk ensemble] and his ‘El-Live’ Elvis tribute show. He sings every song by memory and is much more than just an Elvis performer.� Prior has recorded numerous albums of both Elvis favorites and original music he penned himself. He has a recording studio in his home with an extensive music library. According to Regina, Prior’s fans hope he will be back soon and have been extending well wishes during his trying period of inactivity. Fans wishing to send their regards can do so to: Ted Prior, 50 Aspen Court, Galloway, N.J. 08205. Prior’s friends, Joe and Margo Dailey, who perform a variety of country classics and oldies music, will fill in for him at Ocean City’s First Night Celebration. “Right now Ted is getting chemotherapy treatments,� says Ocean City publicist Mark Soifer. “He sounds strong and upbeat when I talk to him, so we’re hoping for the best.� — Ray Schweibert

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“It’s a whole lot more than that,” he says. “It’s probably one of the last of the variety shows.” Vinton will become a footnote to Atlantic City casino-era history as the first headliner to play Resorts Casino Hotel under its new ownership. The pop singer and musician will close out 2010 on Dec. 31 and then return to the Superstar Theater stage again on Jan. 1. Now in a position to be able to pick and choose when and where he wants to work, Vinton says Atlantic City has always held a special place in his heart. It’s where he cut his chops as a bandleader in the early 1950s, where he headlined sold-out shows as a young solid-gold recording artist in the 1960s and where he’s headlined just about every showroom since working his first Boardwalk casino gig in 1979. “I can’t believe I’m being accepted [by audiences] more today than I was 20 years ago,” he says. “It’s like [people] are discovering me all over again, and in the case of the younger people, they’re discovering me for the first time.” Indian casinos around the country have opened up a new market for Vinton. He’s playing places he never visited before NativeAmerican casinos were created, which means people who only knew him from his records or TV appearances are finally getting to see him live for the first time. “I’m the ideal act for [Indian casinos],” he says. “They know they can’t keep putting in country and rock acts all the time. So they put me in there on a Thursday or a Friday and forget about it, I’m sold out. They want variety entertainment, and that’s what I do — I sing, I play [instruments], I tell jokes. They haven’t seen that since Sammy [Davis Jr.].” Recently, Vinton played an Indian casino in Washington state in an area he’d never visited during his career. “They were so hungry for variety that they gave my overture a standing ovation,” Vinton says with a laugh. “That’s the first time that ever happened.” N

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40/40 Club

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

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific at S. Carolina aves. 348-8080. acbarandgrill.com. Open all day and night. Level Two Lounge is available for private parties and corporate events. Sun NFL, $1 hot dogs during games.

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800 N. New Hampshire Ave. 4490006. backbayalehouse.com. Now open Sun.-Thurs. 11am9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm. Home of the Basin Mason.

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Showboat’s House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. hobatshowboat.com. 800-522-4700. Live music and DJs Fri. & Sat. Football Sundays, 12:30-7:30pm; Live music starts 10pm. Sat., Dec. 25, DJ Aiden Scott , 8pm-4am; Fri. Dec. 31, Garden State Radio 7pm-11pm, Loudmouth 11:30pm-3:30am, DJ Aiden Scott 7pm-4am, live dancers 7pm-4am.

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

Bayside Tavern

648 N. Albany Ave. (formerly Home Run Tavern). 348-1700. Open 24/7. Happy hour 11am1:30pm, 4-8pm and 3-5am.

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Boneyard Bar & Grill

20 S. Virginia Ave. (formerly Croctails Tavern), 348-3360. Open 11am-midnight, Fri. & Sat. until 3am. Live music every weekend, Tequila Thurs., $2 tequila and $2 tacos, DJ Lp. Inaugural FML winter clothing drive to benefit the Atlantic City Rescue Mission Thurs., Dec. 23, 8pm. All proceeds from a $5 cover will go to the AC Rescue Mission. Donation bins will be located at the Boneyard through Jan. 1.

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

Borgata Comedy Club *

Music Box, One Borgata Way. theborgata.com. Tickets $20, shows 9pm nigtly at the Music Box.

Casbah Night Club *

Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk. 449-1000. casbahclub.com. Open Fri.,Sat. 10:30pm to 6am. DJs and dance parties.

Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelsea-ac. com. Rock ‘n’ Roll Karaoke Club every Thurs. 8:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 9:30pm at Teplitzky’s outdoor room. Jazz trios performs at Chelsea Prime every Fri., 8-10:30pm. The Jazz Corner is every Wed., 7-10pm, and the JC Happy hour 6-7pm Wed. with half-price appetizers, drinks and reduced admission. Dec. 22 Pete Chavez; Dec. 29 Zamar with Keith Hollis; Jan. 5 Duane Davis and Friends; Jan. 12 Tony Davis and Friends.

Chelsea Pub

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

Club Worship *

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

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret * The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. tropicana.net. 1-877-FUNNYAC.

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The Pier Shops at Caesars,

674-8300. continentalac.com. Famous Philly martini bar export.

Corky’s Ribs and BBQ

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

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar *

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3486700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Latin music, exclusive rum bar.

DeFeo’s

27-29 Missouri Ave. 347-7780. Sports bar & dance club. Pool table and digital jukbox. Food served until 4am.

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

Dizzy Dolphin *

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

Dock’s Oyster House

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

Ducktown Tavern

2400 Atlantic & Georgia aves. 449-1212. ducktowntavernac. com. Open 24/7. Three Happy hours: 11am-1pm, 4-7pm and 3-5am.

Dusk *

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

Ego Bar and Lounge *

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

Eden Lounge *

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 441-5165. harrahsresort. com. Open 24/7. Live music starting 8pm nightly. Closed Tues-Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 24.

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Trump Plaza, 2225 Boardwalk. 441-0400. trumpplaza.com. Posh bar and dining.

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Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. 1-800-677-SHOW. caesarsac. com. Located on third floor. Live entertainment on weekends.

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Hooters

Forum Lounge *

3108 Pacific Ave. (in Ocean Club Condos), 345-5554. girasoleac. com. Mediterranean style cafĂŠ.

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

2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732. (Also at Kensington Square in Northfield, 646-6565). formicabrosbakery.com. Live music every Fri. & Sat., 7-10pm, in A.C.

Girasole Ristorante & Bar

800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardner’s Basin. acflyingcloud. com. 345-8222. Open daily from 11am.

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bar w/ 90 HDTVs & mechanical bull. DJs, music videos every Sat. 10pm. Happy Hour 3-7pm Mon.-Fri.

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

and raw bar. R&R Sundays and Wasabi Wednesdays: half- price sushi rolls half-price sake & saketini at the bar, 5-7pm.

Two locations: Tropicana, Brighton Ave. & Boardwalk. 4491500 and Trump Marina, One Castle Blvd. 441-8300. hooters. com. 13 TVs.

Showboat’s House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk. 343-5795. hobatshowboat.com. Members and public can enjoy varied weekly events. Thurs. is “Godspeed� industry night, 10pm-4am.

House of Blues *

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St. James Place at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. Free parking. Open 24 hours.

801 Boardwalk, at Showboat. 236-BLUE. hobatshowboat.com. Music Hall with bands weekly, restaurant and bars.

Irish Pub

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456800. gameonac.com. Sports

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

Jezebel’s * Located at Trump Plaza. 4416000. trumpplaza.com. Casino lounge open 24 hours. Live entertainment, cocktails, bartop video poker and big screens broadcasting all the games.

Kelly’s Corner Pub 2721 Arctic & Iowa aves. 3484925. Lively Irish bar open 11am-1am daily.

Knife & Fork Atlantic and Pacific aves. 3441133. knifeandforkinn.com. Open daily at 4pm, serving dinner from 5pm. Happy hour 4-6pm, half-priced appetizers at the bar, wine specials $6 a glass.

Le Grand Fromage 25 Gordon’s Alley. 347-2743. Late night menu, lounge open 8pm-8am. Live music on weekends.

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Los Amigos

1926 Atlantic Ave. 3442293. losamigosrest.com. Southwestern and Mexican beers and fare since 1978.

Los Compadres

2701 Arctic Ave. at California. 344-1119. Thurs.- Sun. Live Mexican music.

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Megan’s Good Grub & Pub

1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave., megansgoodgrubandpub.com. 289-8950. Daily Happy hour specials 4-6pm Wed.-Sun. at bar only. Closed Mon.-Tues.

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Mountain Sports Bar *

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

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Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1-866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pm-5am. Nightclub with a personality of its own.

Oasis Lobby Bar

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

Old Waterway Inn

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

The Palm

The Quarter at Tropicana,

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

Phillips Seafood

The Pier Shops at Caesars, Level 3, phillipsseafood.com, 3482273. $4 Happy hour all day Sun., 4-7pm Mon.-Fri., bar only. Food, cocktails, beer & wines for $4.

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

Planet Rose Karaoke Bar

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

Pic-A-Lilli Pub

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

The Pool *

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

Proud Mary’s

3209 Fairmount Ave. 348-3322. Serving food, beverages 24 hours daily.

Providence *

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

Red Square

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

The Ridge *

Bally’s Claridge tower. Park Place and the Boardwalk. 340-2000. ballysac.com. A hybrid of a bar with casino games.

Ri´-Ra´ Irish Pub & Restaurant

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3488600. rira.com. Authentic Irish pub with entertainment most nights, starting 11:30pm. Thurs., Dec. 23, Eleven Eleven.

Rumba Lounge *

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. tropicana. net. Open seven days a week. Sports-themed lounge. Every Fri. & Sat., live DJ and dancers 10pm-3am. Beth Tinnon and Rayna every Tues. & Wed.,

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Souzai

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3484443. thepiershopsatcaesars. com. Serving sushi and cocktails. Karaoke Night Sundays, 9-11pm. Two happy hours, 4-6pm Mon.-Fri. and 9pm-close nightly. Latin Night every Fri. with DJ Sammy, 9pm-close.

Tango’s *

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

Teplitzky’s Lounge

Chelsea Hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelseaac.com. Happy hour 5-10pm includes discounted drinks and half-off apps. Karaoke Thurs. starts 8:30pm, Sat. at 9pm.

Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill

2800 Atlantic Ave. 345-5766 and 345-9461. baltimoregrill.com. An A.C. landmark. Bar open 24 hours, kitchen until 3am.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 345-6900. trinitypubac.com. Traditional Irish fare, frosty pints. Every Fri. night, live entertainment, beer specials.

Tun Tavern

Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd., across from Convention Ctr. 347-7800. tuntavern.com. DJs/live music every Wed.-Sun., 9pm-1am.

Whiskey Grille

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Five flat screen TVs, daily specials.

The Wonderbar

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

BRIGANTINE Cellar 32

32nd St. and Revere Blvd. 2649463. Newly opened restaurant, bar and package goods store. Open from 10am. Happy hour 4-7pm daily. Weekly specials include Reggae Surf Nite Tues., Wine’d Down Wed. and Three Olives Thurs.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

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

Rod & Reel Tavern

101 13th St. North, 266-0343. Karaoke with Mike Maggio on Sat. nights. Pool table, darts.

St. George’s Pub

Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd. 266-1001. stgeorgespub.com. Full bar with martini menu. Pool table. Open 24 hours. Live music Fri. nights. Newly renovated and expanded.

DOWNBEACH Ventnor, Margate & Longport Cafe Luciano/Shore Club Crabhouse

301 Longport Blvd., Longport. 822-1002. Mon. and Wed. 7-9pm, half-price sushi night. Live entertainment every Wed.

Johnny’s Cafe & Cocktails 9407 Ventnor Ave., Margate, 822-1789, johnnyscafeventnor. com. Happy hour 4-7pm with half-priced appetizers and discounted cocktails. Bob Pantano’s Dance Party every Wed., Fri & Sat.

Luciano Lamberti’s

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

Maynard’s Cafe

9306 Amherst Ave. On the Bay, Margate. 822-8423. maynardscafe.com. Daily drink, lunch and dinner specials. Live music Fri., Sat. & Sun. 6:30pm.

Malelani CafĂŠ

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8225007. malelani.com. Saturday open mike night, 7-10pm.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. Elegant Greek-style restaurant with entertainment on weekends. Wed. Martini Night; Thurs., Don Ellsworth; Fri. & Sat. Alisa Cooper during dinner and live music until 1am.

Steve & Cookie’s

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com. Live music nightly in the piano bar and oyster bar.

Tomatoe’s

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate. com. Asian-American cuisine. Rock ‘n’ Roll Sushi Mon. and Wed, Happy hour- and-a-half every night. Call for reservations. Every Mon., 7-11pm, Budesa Brothers Trio.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

106 S. Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse. com. Open seven days. Latenight fare. Weekly beer and dinner specials.

MAINLAND 800 Bay Restaurant & Bar

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

Open daily 11:30am-10pm Sun.-Thurs., until 11pm Fri.-Sat. Live music nightly. Tues., reggae & Jazz with Doug Jennings, Wed. & Sat. the Shawn Ashley Experience w/Daryl Robinson, Fri. & Sat. Tom Tacitti acoustic guitar.

Anchorage

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

Barista’s Coffee House

68 W. Jimmy Leeds Rd., Suite 14, Galloway. 568-5519. An “Old World� atmosphere with free Wi-Fi connection.

karaoke 7-11pm, Sat. live music 8pm-mid.

Crab Trap

On the Circle in Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Restaurant and bar overlooking bay. Happy hour 4-7pm with drink specials and $5 menu items. Live music Thurs.-Sat.

DiOrio’s Circle Cafe

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

Dubliner Irish Pub

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

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

Black Cat Bar & Grill

East Bay Crab & Grille

Atlantic City Country Club

1 N. Shore Road, Absecon. 641-2323. Open 7 days from 10am-1am. Kitchen from 11am11pm. Live music Thursdays.

Bulldogs Bar & Grill

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

Caroline’s Bar & Restaurant

6725 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 9279007. carolinesbythebay.com. Food served 11am-2am. Happy hour Mon.-Sat., 4-7pm. DJs Fri. night.

Charlie’s

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

Chickie’s and Pete’s

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

Cousin Mario’s

5401 Harding Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. cousinmarios.com. Happy hour noon-7pm weekdays. Live music Fri.-Sun. nights.

Christina’s Restaurant and Bar

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

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 652-1942. wlgoodfellows.com. Over 60 bottled microbrew beers. Open from 11:30am. Half-price happy hour 4-8pm weekdays and 10pm-midnight daily.

Great American Pub & Grille

Festival at Hamilton, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-1990. Family owned since 1998. Specials daily.

Gregory’s

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9276665. gregorysbar.com. Weekly drink specials.

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Open 24 hrs. Happy hour 5-7pm. Mon.-Fri. with discount drinks & free buffet.

The Inlet

JR’s Tavern

650 New Rd., Somers Pt. 6539853. jrstavern.com. Open every day 7am-2am, Sun. 9am-2am. Weekly drink and wing specials. DJ entertainment Thurs.-Sat.

Juliano’s Pub & Grill

Corner of Ocean Heights. Ave. & Zion Rd., EHT. 927-6363. julianospub.com. Tues., Thurs. 4-7pm, Happy hour with 2-for-1 appetizers and half-priced drinks.

La Hacienda

265 S. New York Rd., Galloway. lahaciendanj.com. 652-6050. Live music every Fri. & Sat. night, 7:30-11:30pm.

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655, libraryiii.com. Tues. 2-for-1 appetizers at the bar and lounge. Live music: Tues. & Thurs. Patty Blee; Wed. Don Ellsworth; Fri. Acoustic Fish; Sat. Sharon Sable & Friends; Sun. Patty Balbo. All performances 7-11pm.

Mangia by the Greens

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. mangiabythegreens.com. In clubhouse of McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links. Entertainment nightly.

McGettigan’s 19th Hole 500 S. NY Rd., Galloway. 6526476. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm reduced drink prices. Nightly drink specials.

McKee’s Irish Pub

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

Oyster Creek Inn

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

Pistol Pete’s Steakhouse

1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000. pistolpetessaloon.com. Happy hour 4-7 pm. Entertainment nightly. Lunch, dinner and drink specials daily.

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

998 Bay Avenue, Somers Point 926-9611. inletrestaurantnj. com. Open Tues.-Sun. noon9pm. Live music Fri.-Sat., 5pm; Happy hour 4-7pm.

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

JD’s Pub

Ram’s Head Inn

Smithville Town Center, intersection of Route 9 and Smithville Blvd. 404-9000, jdspubsmithville.com. Open til 2am or later. Happy hour 3-6:30pm daily w/drink and menu specials.

9 W. White Horse Pike. Galloway.652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Restaurant and bar. Pianist in the tavern Fri. & Sat. nights.

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Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

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

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6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. eastbaycrab.com. Daily Happy hour 4-7pm. Mon. half-priced sushi, dinner & drink specials daily. Bar menu with 11 items from $2 each daily.

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Sam’s Bar and Grill

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Sandi Pointe

908 Shore Rd., Somers Point (formerly Mac’s), 927-2759. sandipointe.com. Seafood restaurant and bar with extensive wine list and live music. Every Tues., 8-10:30pm, “Art of the Trio� jazz series. Third annual Somers Point Jazz Society benefit concert and silent auction w/the George Mesterhazy Trio on Fri., Jan 7, starting 7pm. Admission $25.

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com. Happy hour daily (except Sat.) 4-6:30pm. Reduced drink prices and half-priced apps at the bar.

Touch of Italy

6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6461855. touchofitaly.net. Daily Happy hour 4-6:30pm, food & drink specials. Live music Tues., Wed. & Thurs, 6-10pm.

Ventura’s Offshore Cafe 2015 Shore Road, Northfield. 641-5158. venturascafe.com. Daily dinner specials. Weekly drink specials.

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Deauville Inn

Fred’s Tavern

500 W. White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 965-3303, trefiglio.

SPORTS BAR & GRILLE

314 96th St., Stone Harbor, 3685591. fredstavernstoneharbor. com. Open 11am-2am. Happy hour Fri., 5-7pm. Party packages available.

Golden Inn

Oceanfront at 78th St., Avalon. 967-2111. goldeninn.com. Dinner served from 5-8pm (9pm on weekends). Happy hour daily: Sun. noon-2pm, Sat. 11am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Great drink specials.

Jack’s Place

3601 Ocean Drive, Avalon, 9675001. jacksplaceavalon.com. Live music on weekends starting 9pm.

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La Costa Lounge

4000 Landis Ave., Sea Isle, 2633756. lacosta-seaisle.com. Drink specials nightly.

Ocean Drive

40th Street and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-1000. theod.com.

Princeton Bar

29 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-5282. coffeedotcomedy.com. Specialty coffee drinks, wraps and sandwiches, homemade desserts, and free wireless Internet access. Live entertainment nightly. BYOB.

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

Tre Figlio Restaurant

63rd and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 263-6341. kixmcnutleys. com. Fri: Quizzo. Happy hour daily 4-8pm. Live music nightly.

Coffee.Comedy

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

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

Kix McNutley’s Bar

O’Donnell’s Pour House

Smithville Inn

Tap Room Bar & Grille

Garfield & Pacific aves., Wildwood, 729-6500. juanpablos.com. Mexican fare, stepped up cocktails and atmosphere. Happy hour daily 4-6pm, discounted appetizers, $5 frozen drinks and other specials.

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

201 Willard Road, Strathmere, 263-2080. deauvilleinn.com. Waterfront bar, dining and entertainment. Open noon-mid., 11am-mid. on Sat. Happy hour daily: 4-6pm; $1 off drinks and beer at the bar only.

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000. Neighborhood sports bar w/ 12 beers on tap. Pool and darts. Two happy hours weekdays: 11am-1pm, 3-6pm: $1 off drafts and cocktails and half-price apps. Sat-Sun: allday select drink specials.

Juan Pablo’s Margarita Bar

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3807 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. 263-5600. Sea Isle’s only authentic Irish pub. 2008 Dune Dr., Avalon. 9673457. princetonbar.com. DJ entertainment every Fri. & Sat.

Rusty Nail

The Beach Shack, 205 Beach Ave., Cape May. 877-742-2507. beachshack.com. Cape May’s legendary hangout for locals and surfers.

Windrift

The Windrift Resort Hotel, 80th St. and the beach, Avalon. 7804289. windrifthotel.com. Newly renovated with five bars, 26 HDTVs, piano bar.

Yesterday’s

316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora. 390-1757. yesterdaysbar.com. Open 11am-midnight daily. Happy hour Mon.-Fri 4-6pm, free bar munchies, drink specials, half-priced apps.

Transporation available. Discounts before 10pm. No cover Wed. & Thurs. with casino ID.

Allure Dinner Theater

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

Babes Gentlemen’s Club

137-139 S. New York Ave., AC. 344-3334. Open Sun.-Thurs. 9pm-4am, Fri. & Sat. 8pm-6am. Full bar.

Bare Exposure

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

Casey’s Cabaret

201 S. New York Ave., AC. 3470099. caseyscabaretac.com. Open Wed.-Sun., 9pm-4am; Fri.-Sat., 8pm-6am. Offering the hottest girls in a very upscale setting.

Coconutz

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

Crazy Horse

201 E. Delilah Rd., Pleasantville. 383-0666 (formerly Delilah’s Den). Open Mon.-Sat., noon4am. Sun., 4pm-4am.

Hott Spot

6032 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 652-0800. Open daily at noon. Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4-6pm.

Lace

South Carolina & Boardwalk, AC. 340-8549. Open Wed.-Sat. 8pm-4am.

Platinum Playground

GENTLEMEN’S CLUBS:

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

A.C. Dolls

Playground Lounge

2600 Pacific Ave., AC. 345-2236. A premier gentleman’s club. Wet T-shirt-White-Bottom Wednesdays. “Lappy� Hour every night 6-10pm (half-price cover and reduced priced lap dances). Two VIP rooms.

2405 Pacific Ave., AC. 347-1234. Open Sun.-Fri., 4pm-6am, Sat., 2pm-6am.

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f pictures are really worth a thousand words, a publicity shot of Joel McHale speaks volumes. There’s a photo of the actor-host of E!’s The Soup, biting on a shirt as it’s being pulled over his head. McHale, 39, appears pretty stressed out. But there’s reason for McHale to be frayed a bit at the edges. The star of the NBC sitcom Community, also hosts the weekly Soup. He recently finished work on the film The Big Year, which will be released in 2011 and features a big cast that includes Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson. McHale is also on tour, which stops New Year’s Eve (Friday, Dec. 31) at the Borgata, and he has a wife and two young sons. That’s a tall order to juggle. “It’s definitely a lot to balance,” McHale tells Atlantic City Weekly. “It’s hard to manage but I love the work. I can’t imagine how fortunate I am. It’s a lot of work but it’s great work. It gets a little busy but that’s all right. I can’t be negative. I could be an out of work actor, which is how you describe most actors. Who knew that this is where I would be 10 years ago? I’m doing what I want to do, which is something not everyone can say.” McHale isn’t a typical stand-up. Much of his show is filled with pop culture. “What I do onstage is an expansion of The Soup,” McHale says. “I just go more in depth and I can say things that I can’t say on television. I also do some personal stuff and talk about my family.” According to McHale, most celebrities are fine with his barbs. “Every single reality star that I have ever run into has said thanks for making fun of me and I would love to be on the show. It’s great that no one has tried to kill me yet,” he says. But some celebrities must have taken exception to McHale’s shots from The Soup. “Oh yeah,” McHale says with a laugh. “I’m not going to get into specifics about that. You’ll have to come out to the show to find out about that. I can’t give that away. That’s so damned entertaining.” Perhaps this will be McHale’s last extensive stand-up tour for quite some time since he has more films on the horizon

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‘If life were perfect that picture of me [biting the shirt going over my head] would disappear. Also, I would be able to spend more time with my children.’

and he is committed to Community. “I love that show,” McHale says. “I was always an actor. I fell upon hosting The Soup and it’s been great since it’s a lot of fun to do. I don’t regret a minute of my time on The Soup. We try to be as funny as possible in our weekly half-hour. The show has provided for my family. I’ll always be thankful for it. It has more than paid the bills. I established myself in the industry through The Soup.

“But I always wanted to do a show like Community. [Executive producer] Dan Harmon [The Sarah Silverman Program] is a genius that I would follow anywhere into battle. Dan is just incredibly talented. He helps set us apart from everything else on television. The guy has such a brilliant mind. I would work on anything he’s working on. I’m part of a talented cast that hopes to rise to the level of the writing, which is a feat in itself.”

Everything seems to be going McHale’s way. “Well, it’s going great now, but it’s not perfect,” McHale says. “If life were perfect that picture of me [biting the shirt going over my head] would disappear. Also, I would be able to spend more time with my children. “They give me most of the joy in my life, but I can’t complain. Look at the soldiers in Afghanistan. They don’t see their children for such a long time and they are in harm’s way. Those are people I take my hat off to. Those guys are heroes, who actually don’t put themselves first, which isn’t so with actors. I commend our soldiers. They sacrifice. “But I’m in a totally different spot. I could never complain since I do get to see my children and we have so much fun together. I’m working and that’s a good thing. I hope to remain busy. I hope Community takes off. Shows like ours need time. Look at Seinfeld and Cheers. Those shows didn’t finally really hit until their second or third season. You need time to establish yourself. Our show is very ambitious. It’s not like other comedies. A show like ours needs time to connect. Hopefully this show will be running a long time and I’ll be a part of it.” Part of the reason McHale loves reporting to the set everyday is to work with television and film icon Chevy Chase. “He is just incredible,” McHale says. “He has better stories than anyone and we all know how talented he is. There’s nobody like him. It’s not just Chevy Chase, who is great to work with. It’s the whole show. I hit the jackpot with Community.” n

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BALLY’S 340-2709 BOARDWALK HALL 348-7000 BORGATA 1-866-MY-BORGATA, Tickets: 1-800-298-4200 CAESARS 1-800-677-SHOW HARRAH’S RESORT 441-5165 HILTON 347-7111 RESORTS 1-888-771-1786 SHOWBOAT/ HOUSE OF BLUES 1-800-621-0200

HEADLINERS Wiz Khalifa House of Blues Music Hall: 8pm (Second show Dec. 30)

COMEDY, MUSICALS, REVUES Borgata Comedy Club Thurs.Sun., 9pm: Steve Marshall, Ben Creed, JJ Ramirez; Mon.-Wed. 9pm: Tom Daddario, Joe Moffa, Angel Salazar. Comedy Stop Trop Quarter: Thurs. 9pm; Fri., Sat. 9 & 11:15pm: Closed to Dec. 24; reopens Saturday, Dec. 25, with Karen Rontowski, Lucas Bohn, Quinn Dahle. Kozak the Magician performs 6pm daily .

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Local dancers react to Natalie Portman’s convincing performance as a prima ballerina in ‘Black Swan’ By Tamara deMent

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hile some may be attending productions of The Nutcracker this holiday season, others may be getting their annual ballet fix at the movies. After its release in local theaters last Friday, the film Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman as a prima ballerina, has been capturing the interest of Atlantic County’s dance community. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film tells the story of newly made principle dancer, Nina Sayers (Portman) who is struggling to cope with the demands of performing the main role in the classical ballet Swan Lake. One aspect of the film that has amazed many audience members — particularly those with dance backgrounds — was the authenticity of Portman’s performance despite her inexperience with ballet. “I was really impressed,” says Adrianna Poindexter, a dance performance major at Richard Stockton College. “All the dancing in the movie was beautiful.” When it comes to portraying ballet authentically in movies, there is no fooling those who have studied the intricacies of the art form for years. “Honestly, I was skeptical before seeing the movie,” e-mails Healani Harper, a ballet instructor for Atlantic Contemporary Ballet Theater Academy. “As a dancer I always feel sort of defensive when a dance movie comes out, especially when an ‘outsider’ is playing the main role.” While there are precedents for actresses taking on ballerina roles in films, not all have been convincing. Varying camera angles and dance doubles can only do so much to disguise what the actress lacks in ballet technique. Atlantic City Ballet soloist Sara Longren recalls being unimpressed with Julia Stiles’ performance in the 2001 movie Save the Last Dance. “It was a completely campy movie with even more cheesy dance scenes,” says Longren. Portman’s attention to detail in this regard in Black Swan was of particular interest to dancers. “I feel that Natalie Portman really encompassed the look and carry of a ballerina,” says Longren. “Watching her move in the dancing scenes and even how she walked was very impressive and believable.” Portman herself, having studied ballet as a child, has said she underestimated the challenges of impersonating a professional dancer. “I really thought I was better than I was,” Portman told the New York Times, “If I had known how not close to ready I was, I never would have tried it. I’m glad I was a little ignorant slash arrogant.” “I give her a lot of credit,” adds Longren, for taking on “such a challenging role and doing so successfully.” But not all were entirely satisfied with Portman’s

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Ballet, wrote on The Huffington Post that Black Swan has stirred up controversy amongst dancers because it promotes and exaggerates ballet clichés. “We all know those stereotypes of the ballet world,” writes Bouder, “the stage mom, the anorexic or bulimic, the other ballerina out to get your roles, the obsessive perfectionist, etc. They are all represented in this movie to an extreme level.” Such characters were also depicted in the 2000 movie Center Stage. “It does start to get irritating that those things keep popping up in every dance movie that you see,” says Poindexter. Rain Ross, an assistant professor of dance at Richard Stockton College says the film’s hyperbolized stereotypes didn’t shock her. “Perpetuation of stereotypes,” she says, is “part of what Hollywood does.” For many local dance artists, the use of these ballet stock characters didn’t keep the film from resonating with them. “I was able to identify with [the film] on a real and personal level,” writes Harper via e-mail. “Although there is a lot of joy in dancing, there is a lot of pain and to put it plainly — craziness that goes along with it.” Longren echoed this sentiment. “[The movie] certainly gives a glimpse into the struggles we all face at some point,” says Longren. As dancers continue to digest the film’s depiction of ballet mingling with the macabre facets of psychological drama, some are hoping that the popularity of the movie will generate a heightened interest in ballet. “[Ballet is] not what people in my generation would deem fun,” says Poindexter. “Maybe this will turn it around a little bit.” As an educator of dance, Clark also had such a hope. Before seeing the movie, Clark said she was surprised at how the film’s previews appealed to so many people outside the dance community and felt that its allure could potentially help facilitate a “resurgence” of ballet in mainstream culture. However, upon leaving the theater on Sunday evening, Clark’s optimism dissipated. “I couldn’t decide whether [or not] I liked it,” says Clark. “Is it going to open doors for the dance world? dancing. According to Victoria Clark, the director of New I don’t think so and that was my hope.” Similarly, Ross said that while the movie may help Motion Dance Studio in Somers Point, Portman “definitely got the body-type down,” but the “pained make ballet more “accessible” to the masses, chances are, it will simply be enjoyed for its entertainment value. expression” on her face seemed unnecessary. “When dance is represented in popular culture, it As Black Swan continues to do well at the box office, some figures in the broader dance community are makes [dancers] feel like we have a place in popular unhappy with the negative light in which ballet is culture,” explains Ross. “The respect [Portman] has shown towards the art form will do more for ballet portrayed in the film. Ashley Bouder, a principle with New York City than the movie.” n

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OMEDIC MASTERMIND BILL Murray is widely credited with adlibbing his own dialogue during the closing sequence of latter-day holiday classic Scrooged. Calling Christmas Eve, “The one night when we all act a little nicer, smile a little easier, share a little more. For a couple of hours we are the people we always hoped we would be,” Murray poignantly evokes the real spirit of the season. That benevolent, celebratory attitude needn’t be limited to those of the Christian persuasion, especially not this year, in the Atlantic City region. Our town’s newest boutique hotel, The Chelsea, will play host to the prestigious MatzoBall, touted as North America’s largest Jewish singles event, on Friday, Dec. 24, at 8pm. Held simultaneously in nine other locations — including Boston, Chicago, Montreal, Las Vegas and New York — MatzoBall celebrates its 24th anniversary this year. Managed through the auspices of an organization called The Society of Young Jewish Professionals (SYJP), MatzoBall is the brainchild of self-described “nice Jewish boy” Andrew Rudnick. The SYJP also holds a number of annual events and mixers, allowing corporate entities the opportunity to “become part of exciting festivities that target a highprofile, affluent audience.” The official Web site matzoball.org even goes so far as to assert that over 1,000 marriages have resulted via the organization’s activities.

Targeting that market through its association with SYJP and MatzoBall are sponsors SLEEK MedSpa and JDate. The story of how this prestigious event landed locally goes back several years, as told by Jane Mackie, V.P. of marketing for Cape Resorts Group, The Chelsea’s parent company. At the time the hotel opened, says Mackie, “We were intrigued by the idea, but decided not to pursue it in 2008 with Christmas Eve on a Wednesday.” With the holiday falling on a Saturday this year, Mackie says, “We’re making it a whole weekend of fun, a destination event in Atlantic City.”

Having obtained exclusive rights to the Philadelphia-New Jersey market, Mackie enthused, “We are enormously excited to have this event at The Chelsea” and reminds potential attendees that rooms are still available at the “rock bottom rate of $99.” (1-800-548-3030, request promotion code “Matzo.”) Attendees will enjoy the Chelsea’s lavish Fifth Floor, described as “a social destination housing the hotel’s nightlife venues.” That translates into one of Atlantic City’s most glamorous and exciting locales, a series of flowing, interconnected rooms replete with lounges, fireplaces

and plenty of private, romantic niches. The facility itself also features 332 guest rooms, two chic restaurants — Teplitzky’s and dramatic supper club Chelsea Prime — plus the 10,000-foot Sea Spa complex. Chelsea Prime’s executive chef, Anthony Micari, plans to serve passed hors d’oeuvres during MatzoBall, including: Hebrew National pigs in a blanket, sliders, vegetable spring rolls, mini crab cakes, Asian chicken skewers and tomato/ mozzarella bruschetta. This year’s event will also mark a homecoming of sorts for noted local chef Jason Hanin. Hanin, as gifted as any chef this writer has ever encountered, was the initial executive chef at Margate’s lofty fish house Dune, then opened Chelsea Prime in 2008. Mackie tells us that the organization “reached out” to Hanin, a Jersey shore native, to help organize and promote MatzoBall locally. She specifically mentioned that hotel G.M. Patrick Logue and other management team members “stayed in touch” with the chef since his departure in October. Hanin tells Atlantic City Weekly, “Ironically, I was the original head chef and happen to be Jewish. I’m involved in the community; my family business (Deltona Discount Tires, EHT) is involved in the community; it made good sense.” Going on to add that: “I have such good relationships built at The Chelsea” and given MatzoBall’s reputation (“It’s been tremendously successful”) he was “honored” to help launch the event in Atlantic City. N

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Angeloni’s II Restaurant

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

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Atlantic City Bar & Grill

2010 Baltic Ave. (at The Walk). 345-8700. Large variety of pastas, brick-oven pizzas, hot sandwiches, paninis, calzones, strombolis, salads and desserts. All items are there to choose from along a 40-foot counter. Take-out, delivery and corporate accounts available. Open daily 10am–10pm.

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

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern

2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. www.angelosfairmounttavern. com. Angelo’s has flourished for three generations of Mancusos, making it an institution in A.C. with its Italian menu. Specials include lobster ravioli and stuffed salmon. Open for lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–3pm and dinner

111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. www.thechelsea-ac.com. 348-2200. A steakhouse in the setting of a 1940s supper club with indoor and outdoor seating, a cocktail lounge with a curvilinear bar, Hollywood-style booths, ocean views and entertainment. Located on the 5th Floor. Open Thur.-Sat. 5pm-9pm. Call for reservations.

Chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Local hangout is open 24/7. Serving inexpensive snacks, burgers, seafood, subs. Includes 4 pool tables and outdoor smoking section. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 11:30am1pm, 4-6pm.

Dock’s Oyster House

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

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Ducktown Tavern

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El Charro!

2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant. Lunch specials daily. Ladies Night every Wed.

Flying Cloud CafĂŠ

800 N. New Hampshire Ave., Gardner’s Basin. 345-8222. 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. During all games, $1 hot dogs and $2 16-ounce domestic drafts.

Girasole Ristorante

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

CafĂŠ 2825

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

3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. www. girasoleac.com. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm, and dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm. Fri. and Sat. hours from 5:30-11pm, Sun. 5-10pm. Late night menu. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily. Holiday specials.

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3124 Atlantic Ave. 347-8810.

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St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 3449063. www.theirishpub.com. Free parking. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Daily lunch special 11:30am–2pm: $2.50 soup & sandwich. Dinner specials weekdays, 2–8pm, weekends and holidays, 11:30am–8pm: $6.95.

Kelsey and Kim’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. www. knifeandforkinn.com. 344-1133. Historic landmark restaurant renovated by the Dougherty family (owners of Dock’s Oyster House). The finest seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill. Extensive wine selection. Open daily for dinner from 5pm; bar opens at 4pm. Friday lunch, 11:30am–4:30pm.

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Old Waterway Inn

1700 W. Riverside Dr. 347-1793. Specializing in seafood and steak. Open for dinner Fri.-Sun., 5-10pm. Features family-priced favorites.

Pho Hoa Cali

3808 Ventnor Ave. 340-0063. Authentic Vietnamese noodle house. 71 menu choices $2.95– $8.50. Open daily 10am–9pm.

Pic A Lilli Pub

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

1545 Pacific Ave. 348-3270. Offering the ultimate in southern cuisine with bar specials every day from 4-7pm.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

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

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

Los Amigos

1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. www.losamigosrest.com/AC. Mexican food, fresh seafood and prime steaks. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Thurs. 11:30am–10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–11:30pm, Sun. 11:30am–9pm.

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub

1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave., 289-8950. megansgoodgrubandpub.com. Open Thurs.-Sun. for lunch and dinner.

Melaka Restaurant

28 S. Tennessee Ave. 344-8928. Malaysian and Chinese cuisine. Only Malaysian restaurant in Atlantic City. Open 11:30am– mid. daily. Dining room or delivery. 2112 Atlantic Ave., 441-1100. www.meltingpot.com. Fondue restaurant offers unique and interactive dining experience. Sun.-Thurs. 4-10pm, Sat.-Sun. 4-11pm.

On the Circle in Somers Point

Mexican food & beer. Open daily from 11am–10pm.

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Irish Pub

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

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Mexico Restaurant

3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. www.mexicorestaurant.com. Cocktail lounge serving authentic

hotel. 1-800-548-3030. www. thechelsea-ac.com. Diner-inspired venue offering food in a fun, classic setting that also houses a hideaway cocktail lounge and coffee shop. Open daily 7-3am.

Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria

300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of Oriental and Vermont St.). 3448669. tonyboloneys.com. Pizzas, subs, wraps, calzones and more. Mon.-Thurs. 9am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am-11pm. Sun. 10am-9pm. Free delivery.

Tun Tavern

2 Convention Way. 347-7800. www.tuntavern.com. A.C.’s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving steaks, burgers and Philly cheesesteaks. Fresh seafood includes ahi tuna wasabi, calamari, steamers and lobster ravioli. Lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Microbrews. Sun.-Tue. 11:30am-midnight, Wed.-Sat. 11:30am-2am.

Whiskey Grille

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 345-3290. Bar and grille. Open Mon.–Sat. 8am–? & Sun. 11am–? Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Flat screen TVs. Daily specials from 11am–1pm, 4–6pm and 1-3am, $1 off bottles and draft beers.

BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER White House Sub Shop

2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.’s legendary sub shop. Sun.-Thurs. 10am-8pm, Fri.-Sat. 10am9:30pm.

The Wonder Bar

3701 Sunset Ave. (at the Albany Ave. bridge). 344-8888. wonderbarac.com. Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-7am, Fri.-Sun. noon-7am. Dinner served nightly in the Sunset Room from 5-10pm.

BRIGANTINE Andre’s Italian Restaurant

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

Carmine’s

900 W. Brigantine Ave. 266-5400. Pizzas, subs, wings, wraps and more. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm.

Cellar 32

32nd St. and Revere Blvd. Newly opened restaurant, bar and packaged goods store.

Goochie Brothers

4208 Harbour Beach Blvd. 2663100. Italian cuisine and pizzaria. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 12-9pm.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

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

L’Aragosta Ristorante

3400 Brigantine Blvd. 266-2808. Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Mon.-Sun. 11am-10pm., Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm. 1075 North Shore Dr. 266-1388. www.brigantinegolf.com. Breakfast and lunch daily, 8am–5pm. Beautiful views of golf course, casual ambiance.

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Barrels

9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 8234400. www.barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Linwood. Open daily, 11am-9pm. Lunch served 11am–4pm. Dine-in lunch specials.

China Dumpling Seafood Resaurant

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

Cleo’s Fish Palace

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

Dino’s Subs & Pizza

8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-6602 or 822-0670. Open daily, 7-11:30pm. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs. Party trays for all occasions. Pickup, eat-in and delivery.

Downbeach Deli

8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 8237310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner (their specialty is the smoked fish) items, plus fabulous desserts and a children’s menu. Open 8am-7:30pm Sun.-Thurs., 8am-8pm Fri. & Sat.

Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant

9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 8221293. Home of authentic homecooked Italian cuisine and two-forone specials. Open daily.

Gertrude’s

7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. gertrudesventnor.com. 823-3003.

6001. www.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.

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

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Isabella’s

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

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. B.Y.O.B.

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 CafÊ and Cocktails

9407 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 8221789. www.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. Call for reservations. Open Wed.-Sun. at 4pm. Take-out available. Seatings of 10 or more get four-course meal for only $21.95.

Lamberti

9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 487-

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Malelani CafĂŠ

5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8225007. www.malelani.com. Fresh baked paninis, pastries, hearthealthy 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.

Miyako

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

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CaffĂŠ Luciano (Formerly Shore Club)

303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 822-1002. www.shoreclubbar. com. Great views of Egg Harbor Bay. Lunch, dinner and bar. Open daily. DJ and dancing every Fri. and Sat. night. Free parking.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. www.sofiaofmargate.com. Restaurant, bar and private events. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek/ Mediterranean cuisine. Happy hour every day 4-7pm, Sunset menu available 3-6pm (except Sat.). Wednesday is Martini Night ($5 martinis and complementary buffet); Thurs. half-price appetizers (bar only) and steak night, $20 Black Angus cuts and half-priced bottles of wine; Fri. Half-priced wine bottles (special wine list). Live music Wed., Fri., Sat. Open Mon.-Fri. from 3pm; Sat.-Sun. from noon.

Sophie’s Margate CafÊ

8017 Winchester Ave., Margate. 822-1610. Formerly Dilba’s Margate CafÊ, re-opened under new ownership. Serves breakfast and lunch, and offers a wide selection of pancakes. Kids’ menu available. Open daily 7am–2pm.

Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. www.steveandcookies.com. Open for dinner nightly, year-round. Live jazz in the piano room almost every night. Menu highlights fresh seafood and produce and prime cuts of meat. Reservations suggested. 5–10pm daily (11pm Fri. & Sat.).

Tomatoe’s

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

Ventura’s Greenhouse

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

Yama Japanese Restaurant 5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 8228105. Sushi and sashimi; over

100 special rolls, plus tempura and other cooked specials. Open Mon.-Sat., for lunch noon–3pm; dinner 4:30–10:30pm. Sun. 1:30–11pm.

MAINLAND 800 Bay Restaurant & Bar

800 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 9263500. 800bayrestaurant.com. Open daily, 11:30am-10pm Sun.-Thurs., until 11pm Fri.-Sat. Cocktails with freshly-squeezed juice, fresh seafood and steak entrĂŠes, exotic raw foods and sushi, lively music on the dock, breathtaking views.

Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante

2405 New Rd., Northfield. 646-7565. Open for lunch & dinner daily; weekdays 11am– 10pm, weekends 11am–11pm. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Desserts, children’s menu, specials.

Athenian Garden

619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818. Authentic Greek cuisine. Lunch and dinner. Rated “excellent� by Zagat. Closed Monday. Tues.– Thurs. lunch 11am–3pm, dinner 4–8pm. Fri. & Sat. 4–9pm. Sun. 8am–2pm breakfast/lunch, dinner 4–8pm.

Atlantic City Sub Shop

Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 6467799. www.atlanticcitysubshops. com. Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays. Subs made on fresh, Italian style bread. 10:30am– 11pm daily.

A Touch of Italy

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

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Bulldogs

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

Cavallino Nero

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

Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille

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

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

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 2721930. www.chickiesandpetes. com. Sports-themed bar/restaurant famous for its wings, crabs and Philly-style sandwiches. Kitchen open 11am-midnight Sun.-Thurs., 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. Bar open until 2am.

Chido Burrito

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

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

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Berkshire Grill

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

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

Bombay Indian Restaurant

English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd., EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience featuring chicken, lamb, vegetable dishes and rice specialties. Lunch buffet & daily dinner specials avail-

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

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Dubliner Irish Pub

325 Jimmy Leeds Rd., Galloway. 652-2210. www.dublinerpubandgrill.com. Authentic Irish cuisine and spirits. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-12am, Fri.-Sat. 11am1:30am.

East Bay Crab & Grill

Cardiff Plaza, EHT. 272-7721. www.eastbaycrab.com. Specializing in all-you-can-eat crabs, early-bird menu. 12 Entrees under $12 menu, over 60 entrees starting at $8.99 and daily specials. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun. 129:30pm. Reservations accepted.

El Rancho

375 S. Main St., Pleasantville. Open 9am-10pm daily. Authentic Mexican. Dine-in or take-out. Free parking.

English Creek Restaurant

3003 English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 677-0016. Open daily, 7:30am-9pm. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Menu includes salads, jumbo sandwiches, specialty burgers, hot & cold subs, Italian specialties, pasta, seafood and smoked fish platters.

Feather Cafe & Grill

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

Formica Brothers Bakery

Kensington Square, Northfield. 646-6565. www.formicabrosbakery.com. Formica’s legendary hand-crafted breads baked on site. The cafe features daily lunch sandwich specials, tomato pie, and coffees. Open 7am-7pm.

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

Fuji

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

Gaspare’s Gourmet Italian Bistro

Harbor Village Square, EHT. Ocean Heights Ave. & Zion Rd., Bargaintown. 653-2112. www. gaspares.com. Hearty, homemade comforting cuisine served in a warm welcoming atmosphere. Quaint, cozy and casual serving lunch, dinner, take-out and delivery. Cocktails, beer and wine.

Gianna’s Cafe

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734 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. 965-3433. Open daily 6am2pm. Great breakfast specials every day, lunch specials Mon.–Fri. Take-out available.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

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

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1942. Home of the French Fried Lobster Tail, gourmet burgers, steaks, seafood and homemade Italian specialties. Open for lunch and dinner from 11:30am. Sun. brunch from 11am. Children’s menu. Bar open until midnight weekdays and 2am weekends. Happy hours 4–8pm weekdays and 10pm– midnight daily.

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

Serving lunch, dinner, and late-night lounge specials 11am–10pm (until 11pm weekends).

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Early-bird specials Mon.– Thurs. 4–6pm. Open 24/7.

2am, featuring classic pub fare like burgers, sandwiches and wings, plus a full dinner menu with steaks, pasta and seafood.

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Joe’s Restaurant

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

Gregory’s Restaurant

900 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-6665. www.gregorysbar. com. Open daily 11am–2am. Serving lunch & dinner until 1am. Food & beverage specials.

The Grilled Cheese & Crabcake Co.

55 West Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 601-7533. Offers a selection of fresh, homemade goods daily and a variety of tasty soups. Fried lobster tails, fried oysters and a variety of seafood platters plus signature sandwiches and crabcakes. Open Mon.–Sat. 10:30am–8pm; Sun. 11am– 3pm. Relaxing atmosphere, reasonably priced.

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

Johnny Rockets

Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. www.johnnyrockets.com. 1960sthemed classic burger joint and more. Working nickel jukebox at every table. Burgers, shakes, malts, floats, fries, sandwiches, salads, chili and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs. Kid’s meals available. Open 9am-9:30pm Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm Sun.

The Inn at Sugar Hill

Rt. 559, Mays Landing. 6252226. www.innatsugarhill.com. Great food and cocktails on the waterfront. Country inn dining. Lunch, dinner and private parties. Dinner Wed.-Sat. from 4pm.; Sun. from 3pm.

JD’s Pub & Grille

45 S. New York Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-9000. Open daily 11am–

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

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille

Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Serving Homemade Italian specialties for over 30 Years. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon.-Fri. Also in EHT.

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

5-9pm Sat.; 4-8pm Sun.

JR’s Tavern

650 New Rd., Somers Point. 6539853. www.jrstavern.com. Open daily 7am–2am (Sun. 9am-2pm). Free delivery on packaged goods and food. Lunch specials starting at $5 and dinner specials from $9. Live entertainment Fri. & Sat., 9pm.

Juliano’s Restaurant

Zion Rd. & Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Twp. 9276363. www.julianospub.com. Sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta and seafood. Open daily 9am–2am.

Kelsey & Kim’s Soul Food

52 N. Main St, Pleasantville. 4848448. Classic Southern style Soul Food with a twist. Hours: daily 11am-10pm.

L’s Restaurant

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

La Hacienda

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

La Pizzatega

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

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

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6457655. www.libraryiii.com. Murph’s crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar. Wheelchair accessible. Open Mon.–Sat. from 4:30pm; Sun. from 3:30pm.

Mangia by the Greens

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

Mays Landing Diner

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

www.mayslandingdiner.com. Classic New Jersey diner with an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu with great pies and desserts. All baking is done on the premises. Sun.-Thurs. 7am11pm. Fri.-Sat. 7am-midnight.

McKee’s Irish Pub

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

Mickey & Minnie’s

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

Mount Fuji

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

The Nizam’s

6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 6778829. Northern and Southern Indian Food, including nan, tandori and vegetarian dishes. Major credit cards accepted. Lunch Buffet $9.95. Open daily.

Oyster Creek Inn

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

Pistol Pete’s Saloon & Steakhouse

1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 484-1000. www. pistolpetessaloon.com. Casual dining. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am2:30am (Kitchen until 1am), Fri.Sat. 11am-3:30am (Kitchen until 2am). Happy hour 4–7pm. Daily lunch specials.

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

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

Rama Thai

3003 English Creek Ave., EHT. (in English Creek Shopping Ctr.) 6771004. www.ramathainj.com. Thai cuisine with reasonable prices. Open Tues.–Thurs. 11:30am– 2:30pm & 4:30–9:30pm; Fri. 11:30am–2:30pm & 4:30– 10pm; Sat. 1:30–10pm; Sun. 4–9:30pm. Closed Mon.

Ram’s Head Inn

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

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

Richland House

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

Romanelli’s Garden Cafe

279 South New York Rd., Galloway. 652-0179. www. romanelliscafe.com. Sun.Thurs. 7:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 7:30am-11pm. Breakfast served until 2pm. All dishes are natural and freshly prepared daily on the premises with no additives or preservatives. Catering available.

Sack O’ Subs

784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 646-6555. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads. Mon.–Sat. 11am–9pm, Sun. 11am–8pm.

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18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. www.samsbarandgrill.com. Mon.-Wed. 7:30am-11pm; Thurs.-Sun. 7:30am-1am.

908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, 927-2759. (formerly Mac’s Restaurant). Seafood restaurant and bar with live music.

Simply Fondue

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

Smithville Inn

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

Somers Point Cafe

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

Tailgaters Galloway Grille

337 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 804-9000. www.tailgatersgroup.com. Traditional American cuisine, daily homemade specials, burgers and wings. Sports bar. Open from 11am daily (noon Sun.).

Tap Room & Grille

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

Thai Basil

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

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

Vic’s Subs

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

Ye Olde Mill Street Pub

6033 Main Street, Mays Landing. 625-2466. Celebrating their 35th year. Specializing in seafood, steaks, chops and more. Open 11am-11pm daily, Fri. and Sat. til midnight and Sunday 1-10pm. Banquet facilities available. Reservations and takeout available.

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

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

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730 Asbury Ave., OC. 3991260. Open Mon.–Fri. 7am– 6pm; Sat. 7am–5pm; Sun. 7am–2pm. Doughnuts, cakes, pies, etc.

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inding great places to party in the Atlantic City area on New Year’s Eve is not difficult, it’s sifting through so many top-notched options that is. Party packages are available at all the casino nightclubs, and with them some exceptional overnight deals in the casino hotels. The safest and certainly most fun way to celebrate N.Y.E. in Atlantic City is to have a room in town you can weave your way back to after the party. Here are some ideas to consider if you’re looking to live it up in deluxe fashion this N.Y.E. — perhaps the way Nucky Johnson might have if he were still with us. The parties below are primarily those where reservations are recommended and advanced fees may apply. On our Web site (acweekly.com) and in the Dec. 30 edition of Atlantic City Weekly, we’ll profile the N.Y.E. parties happening in the neighborhood niches where the walk-in crowds are welcome. All three Trump Entertainment properties have parties planned, starting with two at the Taj Mahal. Jerry Blavat’s annual N.Y.E. celebration returns to the Taj on Friday, Dec. 31, from 9pm-1am,

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with the Geator hosting music and dancing all night along with the Geator Gold guys and gals. Tickets are $125 per person and include a buffet dinner with carving station, open bar, champagne toast, party favors and coffee after midnight. Call Ticketmaster at 1-800-7361420, go online at ticketmaster.com, or get them at the Taj box office. Also at the Taj, three DJs — Eddie Edge, Yan and Tom Colontonio — will host a party at the Casbah nightclub from 9pm-6am. General admission tickets are $95 and include an open bar from 9pm to midnight, a champagne toast at midnight, and party favors. There are also V.I.P. bottle service packages starting at $1,000. casbahac.com. At Trump Plaza, the boys in the B Street Band will ring in 2011 with a distinct Jersey flair at the East Tower’s casino ballroom. Covering all of Springsteen’s greatest hits along with other great dance music, the party will go from 9pm-2am. Tickets are $25 and are available through bstreetband.com or the Plaza box office. At Trump Marina, N.Y.E. means it’s time to get your groove on at The Disco, where DJ Paulie Day will spin classic hits.

There’s an early booking special for $50 that includes party favors and an open bar from 9-11pm. Other packages are available, including reserving a party area for up to 12 people at $100 per person, which includes open bar from (9-11pm), three bottles of champagne and party favors. Get tickets through ticketmaster. com or the Trump Marina box office. Also at Trump Marina, the Atrium will have a free party starting at 9pm with tantalizing dancers and hot new videos. The Borgata has three awesome N.Y.E. options available, including parties at mur.mur and MIXX nightclubs and the Gypsy Bar. Mur.mur’s party is hosted by D-Nice and is $125 per person, and MIXX’s by DJ Spider at $100 per person. Each includes a premium cocktail bar from 9-11pm and each requires advance ticket purchase. The Gypsy Bar party is $25 per person after 7pm and includes live music by Grape Street Riot. Call 3177249 for more information and reservations, or go to theborgata.com. The 40/40 Club, by A.C. Outlets – The Walk, has several N.Y.E. packages available, including a $95-per-person deal that includes a premium open bar from

9pm-2am, passed hors d’oeuvres, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. 4040club.com. At Resorts Casino Hotel, the ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance club, Boogie Nights, is hosting a party for $40 per person from 9pm-2am. A $100-per-person admission gets you an open bar from 8:30-10:30pm and V.I.P. table. Reservations should be made by calling 340-7698. resortsac.com. A N.Y.E. party at The Pool at Harrah’s Resort is being billed as the “splashiest party in A.C.” Hosted by Emcee Ringo and a special guest DJ, doors open at 7pm and the party includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 7:30-9pm, an open bar 9pm-midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Get tickets in advance for $125 per person by calling 441-5585 or caesars.com/poolafterdark. There will be two N.Y.E. parties in one place at the Chelsea hotel; at the Crystal Ballroom and C5 nightclub on the Chelsea’s fifth floor. Revelers can go to one party or the other, or gain access to both parties and celebrate in high style. There are several ticket packages available starting at $100 (to the

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Ballroom party). A five-hour open bar (9pm-2am), passed hors d’oeuvres and special guest performances will be featured. A $30 per head ticket is available after 12:30am and includes access to the open bar until 2am. Call 619-4720 or go to thechelsea-ac.com. Over at Caesars Atlantic City, Gossip Girl actress Leighton Meester will host a party at the Dusk nightclub (9:30pm; $75). The price includes a three-hour open bar from 9:30pm-12:30am. Game On! sports bar in The Pier Shops at Caesars will allow you to “party like a rock star and still have money left over” from 9pm-dawn. A $30 general admission ticket includes a champagne toast at midnight, a live feed of the Times Square ball drop, and a bull-riding contest. V.I.P. booths and bottle-service packages are also available, including admission for six people, a bottle of top-shelf liquor, a bottle of champagne, bar snacks, tax and gratuity for

$500. Call 345-6800 or go to gameonac. com. Other establishments on the third level of The Pier Shops are also getting into the swing of things with signature N.Y.E. cocktails, complimentary party favors, and meal specials, among them Buddakan, Continental, Phillips Seafood, Souzai Sushi & Sake, and Trinity Irish Pub. See thepiershopsatcaesars.com to make reservations at any of these establishments. The Sunrise N.Y.E. party at the Foundation Room at Showboat’s House of Blues will also serve as the after-party for the Maroon 5 concert at the HOB Music Hall (starting 10pm Dec. 31). DJ Adrian Hardy will host the Foundation Room party, which starts at midnight and goes until 6am. A $30 admission includes one complimentary drink with online purchase. There will be $6 Redbull-and-vodka drink specials. Prior to the concert after party, the Foundation Room will host the Black

& White Masquerade Ball, which is a formal party that includes three packages: the black (premium open bar from 9pm-1am for $130 per person); the white

For more parties and events at area establishments, visit acweekly.com. (four-course meal with a bottle of wine or champagne, $130 per person); or the black-and-white (both of the above, $230 per person). At The Quarter at Tropicana, the famed Late-Night Latin Floor Show will be in full swing at Cuba Libre on N.Y.E. with DJ Javier spinning salsa, merengue, Latin house and tropical dance numbers, and DJ Dramadik spinning house, rock and mash-ups at the Missile Bar upstairs. A $25 entry fee gains you entry

to both venues. At Providence nightclub in The Quarter, the annual AC Ball Drop party will include a five-hour premium open bar from 9:30pm-2:30am, two hours of passed hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight, large projection screens and flat panels in every room broadcasting the live drop from Time Square, midnight confetti and two DJs spinning until 4am. Call 345-7800 or go to providenceclubac.com for more information. Also in The Quarter, the Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret, the second show (10pm) will include three nationally recognized headline comics, party favors, a rose for the ladies, a split of champagne and a N.Y.E. countdown for a $60 per person fee. There will also be parties at the Trop’s Rumba Lounge, Ri Ra Irish Pub, and Planet Rose Cocktail and Karaoke Bar. For more parties, see this week’s ads or go to acweekly.com NÊ

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features Liza Minnelli singing “Single Ladies” at a gay wedding, you know the concept has lost its sparkle. Julia Roberts’ smug mug dominates Eat. Pray. Love., a self-indulgent, annoying and mostly boring two-plus hour movie about the search for personal fulfillment. Honestly, it felt like a total crock of beetle dung. Repo Men is a blood-soaked, awful film about men who repossess body parts when the payments stop. Now that’s bad healthcare. John Cusack, what happened to your career that you have to make crap like Hot Tub Time Machine? This soggy and raunchy comedy had a level of hatred directed against women that was mind-boggling. n

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