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2009 Rewind: By AC Weekly Staff The Good, the Bad & the End of a Decade.

The Hall Goes Gospel By Michael Pritchard A lineup of top acts hits the Boardwalk Hall stage in the first gospel concert there since its restoration in 2001

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First Night, Second Decade By Ray Schweibert Ocean City’s always-anticipated First Night celebration offers an abundance of entertainment options at an affordable rate

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On the cover: 2009 Rewind (Photo of the late DJ AM, above right, by Nick Valinote)

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This Week Pinky’s Corner Coasting The ‘F’ Word The City Beat Ask the Geator

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Dining: Places to Dine in ’09

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HAT A YEAR. WHAT A DECADE. Here, off the top of my head, a few memorable moments of the decade — some terrific, some tragic: September 11th; global terrorism; war in Iraq and Afghanistan; Hurricane Katrina disgrace; the boom and bust of the real estate bubble; global economic collapse; the advent of YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, iPods and iPhones; BlackBerrys; Barack Obama — our first African-American president; the collapse of the recording industry; the national trend of the shutting down of mom and pop stores; Al Qaeda; the Red Sox (and Phillies) finally win a World Series; the Swine Flu; reality TV; Radiohead, Kanye West and the return of the single (albeit in MP3 format); the Bush era (urgh); Bob Dylan’s triumphant return; downloads; Mac vs. PC; Britney Spears smooches Madonna; the death of Michael Jackson; layoffs, plane delays and increased airport security; hybrid cars; credit card debt; The Wire and The Sopranos and Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO; the Coen Brothers; Lost; Atlantic City’s boom (and then near-bust); Al Gore; Borat; Botox; Michael Moore, health-care reform; Darfur; real pirates; viral videos; the newspaper industry begins to fold; the car industry crashes; Wall Street jumps then dives; Brangelina; American Idol; Enron’s debacle; Google’s empire; HDTV; Martha Stewart goes to jail; Oprah’s empire; Callaway scandal; government corruption and infidelity probes and admissions; Al Jazeera; blogs; Kindles; Amazon.com; MySpace; Will Ferrell; Brokeback Mountain; Abu Grahib; Guitar Hero; Wii; Harry Potter; Guantanamo Bay; James Brown dies; Ray Charles dies; Ronald Reagan dies; Pope John Paul II dies; Ted Kennedy dies; gay marriage; Iran

and North Korea’s nuclear game; Atlantic City’s modern era ushered in by the new Borgata, The Quarter at Tropicana, House of Blues at Showboat and The Pier Shops at Caesars; Y2K scare; Johanna and Nina; MTV stops playing videos; Jon Stewart; gaming spreads to New Jersey’s neighboring states; Gnarls Barkley; J. Lo; steroid use in baseball; Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction”; stem-cell research; Sex in the City; AC Weekly celebrates 35 years; Nancy Pelosi; Virginia Tech massacre; Sarah Palin; Jennifer Simpson; 2000’s closest presidential election ever; hanging chads; Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy; Saddam Hussein executed by hanging; WMDs; Lord of the Rings; the “Terminator” becomes California governor; East Coast black out; Olympic record breaker Michael Phelps; Hillary Clinton; SARS; Netflix; disasters in Bali, Kashmir and London; Osama bin Laden; concert tickets skyrocket; Bonnaroo; the White Stripes; Eminem; OutKast; Dixie Chicks speak out against George W. Bush and get banned from radio; Internet porn; reggaeton; Animal Collective; Jay-Z; ARod; George Harrison: RIP. What did I forget? Leave a comment online. ONLINE NYE GUIDE: Check inside this issue on pages 22 and 24 for upcoming casino events, including NYE events. Online at ACWeekly.com, you’ll find last issue’s complete guide to NYE in our region as well as Web extras like “Ask the Geator”; an Atlantic City 2009 concert slideshow and more. Here’s to a great 2010! n

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Happy New Year! T By Pinky Kravitz

O MY RECOLLECTION, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME in many, many years that this column came out on the last day of a year. It is easy to write about the past year, but it is more interesting to contemplate what is going to happen in 2010. Federal officials have proclaimed that we are near the end of the economic problems we had over the past year-and-a-half. However, others proclaim that we will not see a complete turnaround until 2011. There is good news and bad news to report from the past year. President Barack Obama instituted the TARP program, which provided loans to our banks so that they could loan money to business owners throughout the nation. During the past few months, several of the banks have repaid their loans with interest — that is good news. However, the banks neglected to fulfill their obligation by providing loans to the businesses. At a recent meeting with representatives of the biggest banks, Obama held a White House conference urging them to open their pocketbooks and allow for loans to businesses throughout the nation. According to news stories I have read, the banks are still not fulfilling their obligation — that is bad news. Hopefully we will see it happen in 2010. Last year, I noted my belief that we would begin to see some progress in our economic conditions before the end of 2009. I noted that I am not an expert in statistical data, but I am a person who sees the glass half full and not half empty. I wagered a slice of the Original Fudge Kitchen’s delicious chocolate fudge that I’d be right. According to the statements of many within the government, my premise that there has been some progress in the economic conditions of our nation is true. Unfortunately, none of you accepted my proposition and, therefore, I will not receive slices of the delicious chocolate fudge.

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2010 — A Good Year?

Will 2010 be a good year for Atlantic City? Let’s look first at a few of the good things that we noted were going to take place this year. On Feb. 6, the ACES train service between Atlantic City and New York City began. It took a while to make people aware of the fact that they had another means of transportation between the two cities. A recent statement showed that there was a loss of $6 million in its first 10 months of operation, which included pre-opening and start-up costs. Please be aware that three casinos — Borgata, Caesars and Harrah’s Resort — and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority are responsible for all financial obligations of the train. With the lessons learned from this year’s operation, it is anticipated that there will be a dramatic increase in the rail service in 2010. At the beginning of 2009, an improvement in air service to and from Atlantic City was announced by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA). The organization stated that in May, Spirit Airlines would begin offering direct service between Atlantic City and Boston. There would be one flight a day, and that flight has proved to be a successful one for Spirit as its occupancy

rate is over 90 percent. As a result of the successful daily run, Spirit will begin a second daily flight to and from Boston next May. The schedule will permit the opportunity to go to or from Boston and Atlantic City and return in the evening. There were two other airlines that began service this year at ACY. AirTran is now running a daily trip to Orlando and two trips per day to and from Atlanta, where you can connect with flights going around the world. The Atlantic City International Airport now has its first international air service. WestJet, the second-largest airline in Canada, provides service between Atlantic City and Toronto four times a week. WestJet will also offer connections throughout Canada. Operators of the new services are pleased with their occupancy rate to date, and in the first quarter of 2010 it is anticipated that there will be direct service to and from Chicago. Improvements have also been made in the airport’s terminal. There is now a direct escalator that takes you to the baggage-claim area from the second level, where you depart from your plane. In most instances you may pick up your baggage within 15 minutes. By the way, the SJTA has begun work on expanding the Atlantic City Expressway’s two westbound lanes to three lanes, between the 7 and 3.3 mile posts. Pertaining to casino development, it is my belief that Revel Entertainment will receive the necessary funding to complete its first tower within the next couple of months. Revel CEO Kevin DeSanctis has been working diligently to put his deal together so that they may begin working on the interior of the complex. The Tropicana is out of the bankruptcy court and final legal papers are being put in place so that Carl Icahn and his cohorts will soon be taking over full operation of the facility. In a related issue, there is a big battle looming in the bankruptcy court between the Trump Entertainment Resorts’ bondholders and Donald Trump, and Icahn and Beal Bank. Icahn bought 51 percent of the $486 million senior secured bank debt for about 93 cents on the dollar. A judge ruled that the 83-year-old investor could push his plan to take over the casinos alongside the bondholders and Trump’s plan. Trump could get a 10 percent equity stake in the company if his side wins. After spending $225 million to purchase a majority of the bank debt of the companies, Icahn is promising to pump another $225 million into the ailing gambling emporium. This is going to be an interesting year and I wish you and yours have the best one you have ever had. n

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It’s not unusual for an incoming Atlantic City mayor (or returning incumbent) to celebrate their inauguration. But this year’s inauguration of Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford promises to be something special. The Jan. 8 gala at the Trump Taj Mahal is being touted as a true community celebration and also as a statement of hope for Atlantic City’s future. “First and foremost it’s a celebration of Mayor Langford winning the election,� says Rita Mack, an Atlantic City businesswoman and one of the event’s organizers. “But I think as everybody on the committee was thinking about what we wanted to do, we were very encouraged by the steps Mayor Langford has taken to bring the community together and to look forward for the city. We are looking at this as the beginning of a renewal process for the city and we’re looking to the future after we emerge from this economy.� Langford, of course, has a right to feel vindicated in his victory as he starts his first full four-year term after losing his office to Craig Callaway-supported Bob Levy in 2005 (Langford finished Levy’s term after Levy resigned, winning a special election in 2008). But as for the city’s future, Langford has already made strides to bring the city’s business and community leaders together by holding a summit on the city’s future in November (more are planned). As the city faces stiff competition from emerging casino markets all around it, Langford has named making a coordinated push to improve daily life in the city, as well as growing tourism, a priority. The $250 event, expected to draw more than 500 guests, includes dinner, live entertainment and dancing. Organizers expect some of the proceeds from the event to be donated to local charities. Call 345-0787 for information. — Mike Pritchard

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Q: How was the show? Embracing ‘The Hangover’

Caesars Atlantic City will strive to make the hangover a pleasurable experience for about 1,200 people this New Year’s Day. Partnering with Warner Home Video, Caesars will grant free admission to a DVD release screening of The Hangover (pictured) at the Circus Maximus Theater on Friday, Jan. 1, at 7pm. Caesars’ event is the largest of several similar screenings taking place throughout the nation. Officially deemed “National Hangover Day� by Warner Bros., attendees will be given a number of “day after� treatments including Blu-ray and DVD giveaways of the movie and other merchandise, special Caesars hotel packages, food-and-drink specials at Caesars’ awardwinning restaurant Mia, and after-party access to Dusk nightclub and the Toga Bar. Additionally, one grandprize winner will be chosen to receive transportation to and from the event in a fully stocked limo, four rooms in Caesars’ luxurious Centurion Tower, dinner for eight at Mia, VIP access to Dusk with bottle service for eight, and VIP seating for the movie screening. Call 348-4411 for more information. You must be 21 years or older for admission to this event. — Ray Schweibert

Todd Haldeman Egg Harbor Township, N.J. A: The show was awesome, plus the guest appearance of Talib was really exciting.

John McNally Lafayette Hill, Pa. A: There was so much different musical styles that were incorporated in the show that made it really interesting to watch.

Cait O’Driscoll Norristown, Pa. A: So good! Everything about the show was so good!

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Resorts. 344-6000. resortsac. com. Casino bar & lounge.

32° Luxe Lounge *

The Quarter at Tropicana. 5720032. tropicana.net. VIP bottle service, DJs.

40/40 Club

2120 Atlantic Ave., at The Walk. 449-4040. the4040club.com. Upscale sports bar.

A Dam Good Sports Bar The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3477770. tropicana.net.

Alto Vino *

Tropicana Casino Resort. Sun.Fri. 4-10pm. Wine bar featuring fine wine, champagne, a small plates menu, live entertainment nightly.

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific at S. Carolina aves. 348-8080. acbarandgrill.com. Open all day and night.

Back Bay Ale House

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. 449-0006. backbayalehouse. com. Open seven days from 11am.

Bar 12-21 at Morton’s Steakhouse

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

Bar at Wellington’s

Bayside Tavern

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

Blue Martini *

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

Boogie Nights *

Resorts dining level. 340-7698. resortsac.com. The ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance party. Open Fri & Sat. Nights, 9pm.

Borgata Comedy Club *

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

Carmine’s

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

Chelsea’s 5th Floor

Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelseaac.com. The 5th Floor is a lively pool-equipped nightlife scene from 10pm-4am every Fri. & Sat.

Chelsea Pub

8 S. Morris Ave. (Across from Trop parking garage) 345-4916. Three bars. 11:30am-1pm and 4-6pm Happy hours. New patio area, pool tables.

Club Worship *

At House of Blues (Showboat), 801 Boardwalk. 343-5700. hob.com. Nightclub and ultra lounge.

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

The Continental

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.

Croctails Tavern

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

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.

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

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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 at Trump Taj Mahal.

Eden Lounge *

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 441-5165. harrahsresort. com. Open 24/7. Live music.

El Charro!

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

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Flying Cloud CafÊ 800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardner’s Basin. 345-8222. Open

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Formica’s Cafe

2310 Arctic Ave. 344-2732. formicabrosbakery.com. Live music every Sat., 7-10pm.

Forum Lounge *

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

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The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456800. gameonac.com. Sports bar w/ 90 HDTVs & mechanical bull. DJs, music videos every Sat. 10pm.

Girasole Ristorante & Bar

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

Gypsy Bar *

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

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APPY NEW YEAR! THE GIFTgiving holidays are over, but now is the time when all the hype is about our personal resolutions and how we are going to accomplish them. To some extent, this day is a motivating factor to get our butts in gear, but in reality it almost becomes a habit for us to blurt out some easy-to-say resolution and then make an excuse a couple of months later when we don’t follow through. When I think New Year’s resolutions I think of weight loss, more time with the family, exercising, traveling, quitting smoking etc. However, when I posted the question of “What is your New Year’s resolution?” on Facebook, aside from the obvious, I did get many other ones such as: “To live within each moment and give back,” “to stay focused and enjoy everything life offers,” “to enjoy the little things as much as the big things in life.” Most of the responses have to do with giving back to each other, the community, your family. Staying focused on your endeavors and remembering that every moment you have you should feel gratitude. I feel that due to our environment and our economy, we are realizing that life is more than having lots of money, fancy houses and cars and things that we want. Be grateful for the small stuff. Be thankful for what you have instead of what you don’t. In 2010, make sure to exercise, keep yourself healthy, spend more time with the family and follow your dreams. Remember, you are your own judge and when you complete your inner goals you will have a strong sense of accomplishment. Once you have that, you can start giving back to the world one person at a time. I found this great article from Businesswire. com regarding a study commissioned from

Dorothy.com and conducted by Harris Interactive. It states that while women are more likely than men to make New Year’s resolutions (74 percent of women versus 58 percent of men) among adults who have ever made a resolution, men are more likely than women to always or often keep them (22 percent of men versus 14 percent of women). Ladies, isn’t that interesting? Their survey polled more than 2,000 adults in the U.S., asking how the population sets and achieves their resolutions. During the study they also found out that 66 percent of adults have ever made a New Year’s resolution, but only 17 percent always or often keep them. Men and women who have dreams in life cited financial limitations as the No. 1 obstacle (36 percent) preventing them from achieving their dreams, followed by lack of time and/or motivation (14 percent) and 33 percent of adults who have dreams in life have used online tools such as search engines and social-networking sites to help them achieve their dreams — gotta love modern technology. Ladies let’s kick it up a notch this year, and try to even out these statistics. n

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

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FOOD & DRINK (Continued from page 9) Hard Rock Cafe Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 4410007. hardrock.com. Home of authentic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia.

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

House of Blues * 801 Boardwalk, at Showboat. 236-BLUE. hob.com. Music Hall with bands weekly, restaurant and bars.

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

Izakaya Borgata, One Borgata Way. 3171000. theborgata.com. Modern Japanese pub. Sushi, sake and cocktails. Premier after-hours spot. Izakaya Monday, $7 sushi and drinks starting 5pm.

4925. Lively Irish bar open 11am-1am daily.

Knife & Fork

Atlantic and Pacific aves. 3441133. knifeandforkinn.com. Open daily at 4pm, serving dinner from 5pm.

Le Grand Fromage

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

Liquid Bar *

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

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.

Megan’s Good Grub & Pub

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

1743 Boardwalk at Indiana Ave., megansgoodgrubandpublcom. 289-8950. Open Tues.-Sat. for lunch and dinner. Closed Sun. & Mon. Live music 6-9pm:

Kelly’s Corner Pub

Missile Bar *

Jezebel’s *

2721 Arctic & Iowa aves. 348-

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level. 348-2000. missilebar.com. Open midnight-dawn Thurs.Sun. DJs.

MIXX * Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Fri. & Sat. 10pm-5am. High-energy dance club w/ world-renowned DJs.

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

mur.mur * Borgata, One Borgata Way. 1866-MYBORGATA. theborgata. com. Fri., Sat., Mon. 10pm5am. 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.

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

Chelsea Hotel. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 800-548-3030. thechelseaac.com. DJ dance parties every Friday and Saturday night starting 9pm. Happy hour 4-7pm includes discounted drinks and half-off apps.

Ri´-Ra´ Irish Pub & Restaurant

Tony’s Baltimore Bar & Grill

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

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. planetrose.com. Plush cocktail lounge and karaoke bar.

Proud Mary’s

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 345-

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The Ridge *

The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 3488600. rira.com. Authentic Irish pub with live music nightly.

Rumba Lounge *

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 348-8600. tropicana. net. Open seven days a week. Sports-themed lounge.

Sonsie

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3456300. sonsieac.com. Serving classic dishes from its original 1993 Boston location.

Souzai

The Pier Shops at Caesars. 3484443. thepiershopsatcaesars. com. Serving sushi and cocktails.

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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. Live music.

Tun Tavern

Sheraton Hotel, Two Convention Blvd., across from Convention Ctr. 347-7800. tuntavern.com. Live music Wed.-Sun., 9pm1am. Specials daily.

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West Side Bar

Towne Center, 4282 Harbour Beach Blvd. 266-1001. stgeorgespub.com. Full bar with martini menu. Pool table. Open 24 hours.

511 N. Arkansas Ave. 344-0883. westsideac.com. Alternative lifestyle party every night.

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

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Rod & Reel Tavern

Trump Marina, One Castle Blvd. 441-8300. trumpmarina.com. Bands and DJs every Fri. & Sat. nights.

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St. George’s Pub

Steve & Cookie’s

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies.com. Live music nightly.

Tomatoe’s

Maynard’s Cafe

Malelani Café

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

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

32nd St. and Revere Blvd. 2649463. Newly opened restaurant, bar and package goods store. Open from 10am.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

Shore Club Crab House Bar & Grill

14th St. So. & the ocean at the Celebrity Resorts Suites. 2667731. lagunagrill.com. Ocean views, entertainment and specials nightly.

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8229111. sofiaofmargate.com. Elegant Greek-style restaurant with entertainment on weekends.

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate. com. Asian-American cuisine with entertainment weekends and “rock ‘n’ roll sushi” Mon. & Wed., 9pm-mid.

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5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-5007. malelani.com. Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm, Sat.-Sun. 8am-10pm. Live music every Wed. 7-10pm. Open mike night every Sat. 7-10pm.

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301 Longport Blvd., Seaview Harbor Marina, Longport. 8221002. shoreclubbar.com. Great views, fine seafood, drinks and entertainment.

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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 Road, Suite 14, Galloway. 568-5519. An “Old World” atmosphere with free Wi-Fi connection and the best cup of coffee in town.

Atlantic City Country Club

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

Black Cat Bar & Grill

1 N. Shore Road, Absecon. 6412323. Open 7 days from 10am1am. Kitchen from 11am11pm. Live music Thursdays.

Blue Marlin Sports Bar & Grill

200 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway. 748-5000. bluemarlincafe.com. Lunch, dinner and drink specials daily.

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.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

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Cavallino Nero

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

Charlie’s

800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273363. charliesbar.com. Open daily 7am-3am; Sun. noon3pm. Mon-Fri. Happy hour 3-6pm.

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930. chickiesandpetes. com. Ultimate sports bar with entertainment nightly.

Cousin Mario’s

5401 Harding Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. (Formerly the Epic Grille). Happy hour noon-7pm weekdays. Live music every Fri. & Sat. night.

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Formica’s Cafe

Kensington Square, 200 North Tilton Road, Northfield, 6466565. formicabrosbakery.com. Live music Fridays, 7-10pm.

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Nightly specials. Live music every Fri. and Sat.

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 652-1942. wlgoodfellows.com. Over 60 bottled micobrew beers. Open from 11:30am.

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. Family run since 1946.

On the Circle in Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Restaurant and bar overlooking bay. Live music nightly indoors, and outdoors at Crabby Jack’s.

Hibiscus

DiOrio’s Circle Cafe

Hi Point Pub (Skelly’s)

10 McArthur Blvd. Somers Point. 927-6111.

East Bay Crab & Grille

101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Pt. Formerly Stumpo’s. Entertainment Fri., Sat., Sun. nights. Open mike Sun. 4:309pm. 5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 6413172. Open 24 hrs. Happy hour 5-7pm. Mon.-Fri. with discount drinks & free buffet. 5704 Mays Landing-Somers Point Road, Mays Landing, innatsugarhill.com. 625.2226. Historic bed-and-breakfast.

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Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon.-Fri. Entertainment Wed. & Sun. in the bar.

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-for1 appetizers and half-priced drinks.

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

Tap Room Bar & Grille

Oyster Creek Inn

Sam’s Bar and Grill

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

The Pearl Restaurant & Bar 1 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point. 653-1155. Serving Chinese and American food daily from 4pm3am. Drink specials.

Pistol Pete’s Steakhouse and Saloon

Library III

PJ’s 50 Pub & Grille

Mangia by the Greens

Riverside Inn

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

McKee’s Irish Pub

La Hacienda

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

Harbor City. 804-9000. Neighborhood sports bar w/ 12 beers on tap. Pool and darts.

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

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

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

272-2000. Restaurant and bar. Entertainment Wed., Fri. & Sat. nights.

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.

Ram’s Head Inn

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

18 S. Main St., Pleasantville. 646-5128. samsbarandgrill. com. Happy hour Tue.-Fri. 4-6:30pm. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. DJ. Every Sun., WTTH’s Raymond “Trouble Man� Tyler spinning live from 8-11pm.

Sandi Pointe

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

Sherlock’s Books & CafÊ

Smithville Town Center, 45 S. New York Rd., Galloway. 6525505. myspace.com/sherlocksbooksandcafe.com. Acoustic music Fri. & Sat. 7-9pm.

Simply Fondue

Hamilton Commons, 4215 Black Horse Pike (near Regal Cinemas), 677-1600. simplyfonduemayslanding.com. Over 75 martinis and 100 wines.

Smithville Inn

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

Tailgaters Galloway Grille 337 White Horse Pike, Egg

At Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236.4465. Daily happy hour 46pm. Brunch Sun. 10am-2pm.

Testa’s Good Guys Pub

5698 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd., Mays Landing. 6251926. testaspub.com. Open Mon-Sat. to 4am; Sun. to 3am.

Touch of Italy

6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 646-1855. Touchofitaly. net. Happy hour Mon.-Fri 46:30pm, reduced drink and appetizer specials. Live music Tues.-Thurs., 6-10pm.

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

CAPE MAY COUNTY: Ocean City to Wildwood Anglesea Pub

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

Deauville Inn

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

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Jack’s Place

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

Juan Pablo’s Margarita Bar

Garfield & Pacific aves., Wildwood, 729-6500. juanpablos.com. Mexican fare, stepped up cocktails and atmosphere.

Kix McNutley’s Bar

3457. princetonbar.com. DJ entertainment every Fri. & Sat.

Windrift

The Windrift Resort Hotel, 80th St. and the beach, Avalon. 7804289. windrifthotel.com. Newly renovated with five bars, 26 HDTVs, and live music all summer.

Yesterday’s

316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora. 390-1757. yesterdaysbar.com. Open 11am-midnight daily. Live music Fri. and Sat. from 9pm.

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

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La Costa Lounge

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

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

Ocean Drive

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

O’Donnell’s Pour House

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

Princeton Bar

2008 Dune Dr., Avalon. 967-

Allure Dinner Theater

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

Bare Exposure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Michael Turco’s ‘Wonder’ Now-Jan. 2, Palace Theater Magician Michael Turco completes his run with his acclaimed magic and illusion act, Wonder, at Bally’s Jan 2. The final showtime is is Sat. at 7pm. Tickets are $25 and $30. A natural storyteller, Turco infuses each trick with an engrossing narrative drawn to keep audiences enthralled with suspense and intrigue.

David Gray

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A New Year Gospel Celebration Jan. 2, Boardwalk Hall Some of the biggest and best known artists, including Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond and JMoss, take to the stage for “A New Year Gospel Celebration.” The showtime is 5pm and tickets are $35, $50 and $65. (See story p. 43)

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Tracy Morgan Dec. 31, Music Box Tracy Morgan, former star of Saturday Night Live and current star of 30 Rock, brings his offbeat comedic perspective to the Borgata on Thursday, Dec. 31, 10pm. Tickets are $49.50 Morgan was a member of the Saturday Night Live cast from 1996–2003. He currently stars as Tracy Jordan on the hit NBC sitcom 30 Rock.

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Jan. 1, Event Center Grammy-winning multi-platinum recording artist John Legend will be at the Borgata on Friday, Jan. 1, 8pm. Tickets are $66, $86 and $96. Legend’s latest release is Evolver featuring guest artists Estelle, OutKast’s Andre 3000, R&B/pop superstar Brandy and longtime collaborator Kanye West.

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Mariah Carey Jan. 2, Event Center Hot off her acclaimed performance in the Oscar buzz movie Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, Mariah Carey is heading to Borgata for a musical performance on Saturday, Jan. 2, 8pm, in the Event Center. She is touring in support of her current release, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. Tickets are $165, $195 and $235.

Caesars for New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. Gregg Allman & Friends 31, 11pm. Tickets are $65, $85 and $115. Jan. 10, Concert Venue Southern rock icon Gregg Allman & Friends headlines Dwight Yoakam at Harrah’s on Saturday, Jan 10, 8pm. Jan 8, Circus Maximus Theater Tickets are $35, $40 and $45. With his Dwight Yoakam, a legendary country band the Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman artist known for his Bakersfield style established himself as one of the very of country and traditional honky tonk, best of the Southern rock bands that headlines at Caesars on Friday, Jan. 8, emerged from the 1970s. As noted in 9pm. Tickets are $45, $55 and $75. He the All Music Guide, “For the first half began his career in Nashville but going of the 1970s, the Allman Brothers Band nowhere he moved to L.A. where he was the most influential rock group in developed a following of fans known as America, redefining rock music and its cowpunks. His full-length debut Guitars, boundaries. The band’s mix of blues, Cadillacs, Etc. Etc. was released in 1986 country, jazz, and even classical influand eventually went platinum. Other ences, and their powerful, extended onhit albums include Hillbilly Deluxe and stage jamming altered the standards of This Time. Hit singles include “Streets of concert performance.” Their hit albums Bakersfield” (a duet with Buck Owens), include their self-titled debut, Idlewild “This Time,” “Little Sister,” “Little Ways,” South, At Fillmore East, Eat A Peach and “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere,” Brothers and Sisters, and their hit singles “Ain’t That Lonely Yet” and “It Only include “Whipping Post,” “Midnight Hurts When I Cry.” Yoakam also moon- Rider,” “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,” lights as an actor and has appeared in the “Jessica” and “Ramblin’ Man.” movies Sling Blade, The Newton Boys, Panic Room, Crank and Wedding Crashers.

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Borgata Comedy Club Music Box The Borgata Comedy Club offers fun-filled evenings featuring a trio of comedians nightly (except during headliner engagements). Showtimes are 9pm and the tickets are $20. (Visit theborgata.com). Appearing now to Jan. 3 are Uncle Floyd, Jeff Pirami and Carl LaBove. Scheduled Jan. 4-10 are Earl Reeb, Chipps Cooney and Jimmy Shubert. On tap Jan. 11-14 are Helen Hung, Tom Anzalone and Don Gavin.

Jimmy Eat World

Dec. 31, Concert Venue Jimmy Eat World headlines at Harrah’s for New Year’s Eve at 10pm. Tickets are $65. Once a trailblazing name in the mid’90s “emocore” scene, Jimmy Eat World steadily rose to national prominence by embracing a blend of alternative rock and power pop. The band’s acclaimed music includes 1999’s Clarity album and later Atlantic City their single “The Middle.” Jimmy Eat Tickets: Ticketmaster, 1-800-736-1420, Caesars World consists of Jim Adkins (lead vocals/ box office; for more info, 1-800-677-SHOW guitar), Tom Linton (guitar/vocals), Rick David Gray Burch (bass) and Zach Lind (drums). The Dec. 31, Circus Maximus British sing- band’s sixth album, Chase This Light, was er/songwriter David Gray headlines at released in 2007.

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Dec. 31. Music Hall O.A.R. (an acronym for the band’s full moniker, Of a Revolution) is an American rock/ska band consisting of Marc Roberge (vocals, guitar), Chris Culos (drums, percussion), Richard On (guitar, backing vocals), Benj Gershman (bass guitar) and Jerry DePizzo (saxophone, guitar, backing vocals). The band headlines at the House of Blues on Thursday, Dec, 31, 10pm. Tickets are $50 and $60. The band is releasing a new live album, Rain or Shine, Jan. 12.

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Jan. 23, Xanadu Theater Mills Entertainment presents psychic Lisa Williams in the Xanadu on Saturday., Jan. 23. The showtime is 8pm, and tickets are $35, $45 & $75. When Williams was a little girl, she discovered she had a gift. Communicating with those who are no longer with us. She just says what she hears and sees. Her personal ‘spiritual’ journey has been a rewarding one. She had to go through many life-changing experiences to understand what her calling was in life. She able to share her gifts through large audience readings and her new TV show, Lisa Williams: Voices from Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret The Comedy Stop is a 300-seat venue the Other Side and also Lisa Williams: Life in The Quarter at Tropicana. Showtimes Among the Dead. n Liverpool Club Theater (North Tower) The Las Vegas show band Yesterday – A Tribute to the Beatles performs “The British Are Coming!” in the Liverpool Club Theater setting depicting the Cavern Club venue in Liverpool, home of the Beatles’ first performances. The show is expanding its showtimes for 2010, performing daily except Friday at 8:30pm. Tickets are $25, $5 off for Diamond Club members. Yesterday performs a special NYE show on Dec. 31, 11pm ($35). (See video at acweekly.com/video)

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The Place to Dine in ’09

Despite economic gloom there were some great restaurant stories this year in our region By Frank Gabriel

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IKE TINY, GLITTERING STARS twinkling against the blackness of a winter night, Atlantic City regional restaurants continued to surprise — and often dazzle in 2009 — despite the most turbulent era for our industry in more than a decade. Let’s start with what could be the biggest story in the not-too-distant future, Pinnacle Corporation’s long-anticipated upcoming casino project, and its initial harbinger, Boardwalk-based Megan’s Good Grub and Pub. Offering a gastropub concept originated in Europe but still in infancy stateside, chef Joel Dincher has fashioned a menu that is diverse, fun and quirky yet also cost-conscious. We’ve only dined here twice, but have suggested the pretty, windswept eatery to friends, all of whom found the grub and pop-culture ambiance the makings of a good time. What we like best about the place is the chef’s pride evidenced by his insistence upon crafting virtually everything here from scratch ingredients. I mean, ya just gotta love a guy who’s house-made pickles ladled with fresh dill are a signature delicacy. Moving to existing casino operators, the Trump organization scored an enormous coup bringing New York City restaurateurs Il Mulino to Absecon Island early this spring.

The Taj-based facility boasts both a casual trattoria and a serious, whitegloved dining space, each with its own personality and bill of fare. The formal side also provides an oldschool element that has all but disappeared in today’s culinary world: tableside food preparation. During an April visit, we had the pleasure of sampling delicate porcini mushroom ravioli tossed before our eyes in an astonishing champagne truffle cream sauce and a salt-crusted whole branzino filleted and plated with the skill of a neurosurgeon. Not content to be left out of the competition for upscale Italian fare, Borgata opened its latest venture, Fornelletto, later in the year. Meaning “little oven” the cavernous, multi-level eatery is headed by NYC veteran chef Stephen Kalt. Bringing a bigcity sensibility to the shore, Kalt’s menu combines exotic influences with those more traditional to Italian cuisine. Like an apparently simple app of vivid green olives — Castelvetrano by name — with pecorino toscano cheese and toasted almonds. Or his masterpiece, thin tagliarini pasta with jumbo lump crab, sea urchin butter, sea asparagus (sometimes referred to as “sea beans”) and oven-dried tomatoes. The third in our triumvirate of casino newcomers is similar in origin, but

this time definitively filtered through the prism of New York City’s ItalianAmerican natives. Patsy’s, long an institution among discriminating diners — most notably one named Sinatra — opened in early ’09 at the Hilton. We were above all thrilled at the regal treatment bestowed here upon the noble artichoke; one of that European nation’s most adored and traditional vegetables. Stuffed with a tangy blend of black olives, garlic, capers, anchovy and bread crumbs, the soft inner folds of the triangular thistle — actually a member of the lily family — remained tender, luscious and sexy. Deep in the mainland of Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township’s Feather bravely opened last spring at 6041 Black Horse Pike. Despite being fully ethnic in theory — owner/operators are Praveen and Satinder Vig — Feather’s cuisine is surprisingly diverse. And while Indian fare, both the more familiar southern and less ubiquitous northern style, is the jumping-off point here, Feather’s extraordinarily large menu defies the labels often associated therein. They’ve even managed to combine traditional Indian elements, like crispy, puffy naan bread, flash-baked inside a blistering 1,000-degree Tandoor oven, in new and novel ways. Their “naanwich,” despite a

Homer Simpson-esque moniker, might be the greatest lunch idea this writer has seen in a very long while. Feather is also a haven for the growing market of non-carnivores, with almost 30 vegetable-based entrees available. Closing out our final column for the year, we’d like to encourage you to check out a pair of nascent spots in our adoptive hometown of Ocean City. The first, 701 Mosaic (701 4th St.) serves authentic Jamaican, Caribbean and Mediterranean food, including the best jerk chicken we’ve ever had stateside. Try the Dip and Fall Back appetizer too, an enormous mound of crunchy fried plantain, cassava and/or batata chips sided with sauce and a real value at only $5.95. Formerly a local newsstand, Jon and Patty’s Coffee Bar and Bistro (637 Asbury Ave.) has quietly become one of the town’s busiest off-season establishments. Feeling the need to clean up your system after the revelry of the holidays? Sample their Bistro Veggie Bomb sandwich, a detox fiesta of field greens, tomato, purple onion, sprouts, avocado, cucumber, cheese and pesto mayo on thick cut black bread. n E-mail Frank Gabriel at fgabriel@acweekly.com see more online @

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Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria. Open 5:30–10pm Sun.–Tues.; Sat. 5:30–11. Closed Wed.-Fri.

Bally’s Brunch

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

Ben & Jerry’s

Enjoy all your signature favorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory. Open daily 10am– 11pm.

Johnny Rockets

340-0099. A retro ’50sstyle Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily 8–11am. Lunch & dinner served daily from 11am-midnight during the week, 11am-3am on weekends.

Noodle Village

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American bistro featuring great lucky $7.77 blackboard specials all day, every day, open 24 hours, except closed Mon. 10pm, reopens Tues. 7am. Located on the sixth floor. Breakfast served anytime.

Red Pearl

Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting. On the sixth floor. Hours: Sat & Sun 5:30pm-11pm.

Spa Café

Located in the Spa at Bally’s, offering health-conscious meals Sat.–Sun. noon–4pm.

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection Open daily 7am–10pm (to mid. on Fri. & Sat.).

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Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese “comfort foods.” Open Sun. 8am-6am; Mon., Wed.–Fri. 11:30am-6am; Tues. 11:30am-12am; Sat. 10am–6am.

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Virginia City Buffet

All-you-can-eat, Western-style buffet. Hours: Breakfast: Sat & Sun 7:30am-11:30am ($15.99 plus tax); Lunch: Sun-Fri 12pm-3pm ($16.99 plus tax); Dinner: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs

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Full of quick food options: Lettuce Head, Tony Luke’s, Ben and Jerry’s, Villa Pizza, Minibar, Panda Express, Fat Burger (open 24hrs.) and Hibachi-San. Open Sun.– Thurs. 11am–midnight; Fri., Sat. 11am–2am.

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French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes and features a Gelato Bar and Oyster Bar. Open 24 hours daily, except closed Wed. 11:30pm–Thur. 7am.

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas: The tavern offers moderately priced, approachable fine dining and the main dining room offers a sophisticated dining experience. Open Mon., Thurs. & Sun. 5-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5-11pm. Closed Tues.-Wed.

CAESARS 348-4411 Caesars Sunday Brunch

Served 10am–2pm on the second level. Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Mary’s.

Cafe Roma

Coffee shop w/take-out available. Open Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am-11pm; Open 24 hours from Fri. 8am to Sun. 11pm.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar

Located adjacent to the Palace East gaming area, Kwi offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines. Hours: Sun.–Thurs. noon–2am; Fri., Sat. noon–6am.

La Piazza Buffet

Buffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily (7– 11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:30am–4pm); $23.99 (plus tax) for dinner (4–9pm). Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. 11:30 –10pm, Sun. 11:30am – 8pm.

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348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner served Tues., Wed., Thurs. 5:30–10pm; weekends until 11pm. Bar & lounge open until 2am; closed Sun.Mon.

Morton’s

449-1044. www.mortons. com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads. Hours: Mon.– Sat. 5–11pm; Sun. 5–10pm. Bar 12¡21 opens nightly at 5pm with appetizer menu. Reservations recommended. Prime Sundays w/ proceeds going to Make-A-Wish.

Nero’s Grill

Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster. Reservations accepted. Open Thurs. 5:30 – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 6 –10:30pm.

Primavera

Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites. Reservations recommended. Open Sun. & Mon. 5:30 – 10pm, Fri. & Sat., 6pm – 10:30pm.

The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan

674-0100. Incorporating dishes from the restaurant’s two forbearers (NYC and Philly), while developing original modern specialties. Mon.-Fri lunch noon3:30pm; Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-10pm., (bar to 11pm); Fri. 5-11pm, (bar to midnight); Sat. noon-11pm, (bar to midnight); Sun. noon-10pm (bar to 11pm).

The Continental

674-8300, www.continentalac. com. An “outdoor� patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge as well as the large flower-shaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.� Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–4pm. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 11am-4pm. Dinner Sun.–Thurs. 4–10pm; Fri.-Sat. 4–11pm (bar stays open until midnight).

Game On!

345-6800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant. Featuring a DJ, more than 90 high-definition televisions, plus a mechanical bull.

Phillips Seafood

348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes since 1956. Serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and features an open, expedition kitchen. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.

Piazza di Giorgio

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

Sonsie

345-6300. New chef Andrew Sciaretta combines world-fusion menu with steakhouse cuisine.

Souzai Sushi & Sake

348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

Trinity Pub and Carvery

345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty

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A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.

Club Cappuccino

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

Corner Grille & Deli

Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

McCormick & Schmick’s

More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily; an array of oysters are delivered fresh daily. Lunch daily, 11am3pm. Dinner Mon.-Sat., 3pmmid.; Sun. 3-11pm. Bar open daily from 11am.

Polistina’s Italian Ristorante

Enjoy family style, Italian favorites and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces. Closed Wed.-Thurs.

Reflections

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

The Steakhouse

Gourmet restaurant offers a raw bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more. Open daily at 5:30pm; closed Mon.-Tues.

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Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99 (plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner; $18.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Sat. 8:30am–noon brunch; 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am-1:30pm brunch; 29pm dinner.

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Horizons

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

Patsy’s

Specializing in Neapolitan cuisine, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours are Fri.–Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun.–Tues. 6 –10pm; closed Wed.–Thurs. A bar menu is available Sun. 4:3010pm; Mon.-Tues. noon-mid.; Fri., Sat. 4:30-11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.

The Oaks

New York-style steakhouse featuring prime meats and the freshest seafood served in a refined atmosphere.

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Gallagher’s Burger Bar

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

Boardwalk Perks

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

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.

The Buffet

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

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Burger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burgers) and more. Open daily: Mon.– Thurs. 4–10pm; Fri. & Sun. noon–10pm; Sat. noon–11pm.

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SHOWBOAT

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

343-4000 Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.

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

Casa Di Napoli

Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade

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

Mansion Cafe

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

Rib & Chophouse

lattes and other specialty coffee drinks and pastry selection.

TROPICANA 340-4000 il Verdi

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

Golden Dynasty

Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known. This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

Wellington’s

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Seaside Cafe

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

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

Tropicana’s The Marketplace:

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

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Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads. Open Mon.-Fri. 8am–11pm; Sat. 8am–midnight, Sun. 8am10pm.

Royal Noodle House

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

cluding foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.

“Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups. Open 6am–midnight, until 2am on weekends. Classic Boardwalk treats in-

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340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse (where the “New York Strip” steak was first served) is located on Resorts’ dining level and features traditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame. Open Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm.

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

Carmine’s

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

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

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

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

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

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative con-

temporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette.

Parmigiana to Chicken Florentino.

Red Square

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

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

RĂ­-RĂĄ Irish Pub & Restaurant

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

Transportation Center: Stewart’s Root Beer

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

DJ’s Steakhouse

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Harbor View

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

Imperial Court

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. www.rainforestcafe.com. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am– 11pm. Exotic salads, pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.

449-9300. Seafood, salad, “nearly world-famous� chicken wings and the “more than a mouthful burger� all served by the Hooters girls. Elegant, intimate dining. Serving the finest gourmet seafood and Italian specialties. Best views of the Marina and Atlantic City skyline. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun 6pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.

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

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

Cosimo’s Pizza

Casual and classic Italian cuisine from pizza to Eggplant

Evo

2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. www.evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8am daily.

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

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

ranging from Cantonese to Japanese accompanied by an assortment of selections available at the Noodle and Sushi Bar.

The CafĂŠ

TRUMP PLAZA 441-6000 24 Central Cafe

An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood and from Asian dishes to the latest martinis available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours daily.

China Cafe & Sushi Chef

Boardwalk Terrace (overlooking the ocean), 572-0866. A fusion of unique Asian cuisine

Max’s

Rainforest CafĂŠ

Roberto’s

Serving northern and southern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean. Also serving Sunday Brunch from 10am–2pm. Located on the sixth floor.

Food Court

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

TRUMP TAJ MAHAL 449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar. Open Fri.–Sun. 6–11pm.

Hard Rock CafĂŠ

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a

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rock ’n’ roll ambiance. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–midnight; Fri.–Sat. 11am–1am.

Il Mulino New York

The 26-year-old Greenwich Village dining destination has debuted its 10th location in Atlantic City. Offer two distinct, side-by-side dining experiences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino. Executive Chef Michele Mazza pays homage to the Abruzzo region of Italy Open for dinner: Tues., Wed. & Sun., 5–10pm; Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 5–11 pm; closed Mon.

Trattoria Il Mulino

Casual dining experience offers a lounge. Has an open kitchen with a pizza oven and a communal table. Open for dinner: Tues., Wed. & Sun., 5–10pm; Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 5–11 pm; closed Mon.

Moon at Dynasty

Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections. Open Fri.– Sun. 6–11pm.

Visit acweekly.com for our Food & Drink Guide, listing restaurants from around the region. Including Atlantic County, & upper Cape May County.

The Rim

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

Royal Albert’s Palace

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine. Serving lunch daily from 11am–3pm. Dinner served Sun.–Thurs. 5–11pm;. Fri. & Sat. 5pm–12:30am; Sun. 5–10pm. Catering & delivery available. Reservations honored. Major credit cards accepted.

Safari Steak House

Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse re-

ceived the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences. Open Fri.–Tues. 6–11pm; closed Wed.–Thurs.

Sultan’s Feast

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

Burger

Savor great burgers with an amazing choice of toppings. Open Mon.–Wed. & Sat. 11:30am-1am; Thurs. 11:30am–9pm; Fri. 11:30am– midnight; Sun. 11:30am–9pm.

Go

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

Plate American Cafe

Breakfast anytime. Open 24 Hours Thurs.–Sun.; Mon.– Wed. 7am–10pm.

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JUNE June 2: The deal is off to transform the Trump Marina property into a Margaritaville-themed casino. The deal was crushed by the current economic climate.

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2009 Rewind:

June 6: Antiques Roadshow is filmed at Atlantic City Convention Center. June 12: A bankruptcy court judge in Camden approves the sale of the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City to a group of creditors led by billionaire activist/ investor Carl Icahn.

The Good, the Bad & the End of a Decade.

June: Caesars celebrates 30 years in Atlantic City.

MARCH March 1: The first Atlantic City Restaurant Week kicks off with many regional restaurants participating.

June 12: Bally’s Atlantic City kicks off SPORTZBOX WEEKEND, with Smokin’ Joe Frazier and more celebs.

March 6: The Maxwell Awards ceremony is held at Harrah’s Resort.

June 22: Actors Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler are seen in and around the streets and casinos of Atlantic City as they film Bounty Hunter. The two stayed at the Borgata’s Water Club for about a week of filming. Meanwhile actors Nick Nolte and Jennifer Morrison (House) were also in town filming The Warrior.

March 11-14: The Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship comes to Atlantic City at Boardwalk Hall. Temple wins the tourney. March 13: A spokesperson for The Water Club at Borgata, which opened its doors last June, says the company is “taking most of its 800 rooms out of service during midweek in response to declining business” until tourism season picks up.

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JANUARY Jan. 15: A U.S. Airways jetliner with 155 people aboard safely ditches into the Hudson River after apparently striking at least one bird. Helicopter rescue units from the Atlantic City Coast Guard Station are among responders to the scene. Jan. 20: Barack Obama is inaugurated as the nation’s 44th president. Jan. 22: The inaugural Reader’s Choice Nightlife Awards party presented by acweekly.com is held at Boogie Nights — a huge success and great party.

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Jan. 28: Revel Entertainment, which is constructing a new $2 billion casino project off the Boardwalk near the Showboat, laid off 400 workers and said it would halt interior construction.

FEBRUARY Feb. 2: Steve Weinsteen was officially named winner of Borgata’s 2009 Winter Poker Open. Feb. 3: A 290,000 squarefoot solar-panel array on the A.C. Convention Center roof is dedicated. Feb. 5: Penn National Gaming, based in Berks County, Pa., put the kibosh on plans for a new casino on Route 30 in Atlantic City. Feb. 6: The ACES train officially launches with direct service from A.C. to N.Y.C. Feb. 17: Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Trump Entertainment Resorts. Meanwhile, President Obama signs a $787 billion stimulus package.

March 21-22: The 2009 Celebration of the Suds Beer Festival returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center for the fourth year. March 27: The 5th annual Top 40 Under 40 party is held at the MIXX nightclub at Borgata. March 31: The Atlantic City Surf baseball team ends its run at Bernie Robbins Stadium, leaving the complex empty for the rest of the year. March 31: All 228 people aboard Air France Flight 447, en route to Paris from Brazil, are killed when the plane mysteriously crashes into the Atlantic in bad weather. March: ForbesTraveler.com announces that Atlantic City made its list of Top 10 golf cities in America.

APRIL April 6: United States government and energy officials gather in Atlantic City for a public hearing on America’s energy needs and how to tap the nation’s “offshore areas” for wind power.

June 23: Ed McMahon, who began his career as a pitchman in Atlantic City, dies at 86.

April 6: The Ritz Camera chain, whose first store opened in Atlantic City in 1918, announces it’s shutting down hundreds of stores.

June 25: Michael Jackson, 50, is found dead of cardiac arrest. The death is later ruled a homicide due to a lethal combination of drugs. Actress Farrah Fawcett also dies at the age of 62.

April 13: Longtime voice of the Phillies Harry Kalas dies at 73. April 21: The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) announces plans for millions of dollars of funding for improvements to the corridors into Atlantic City. April 24: Atlantic City Weekly receives six New Jersey Press Association awards. April 27: The Atlantic County Division of Public Health advises residents to take precautions after the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 40 confirmed human cases of the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus have been found in five states.

MAY May: Spirit Airlines announces direct service from ACY to Boston. May 14: Trump Plaza celebrates 25 years in Atlantic City. May 27: Ray Kot, popular longtime casino shift manager at the Taj Mahal, is killed in a shooting at the casino by a casino patron. A memorial park is dedicated to him Oct. 20. May 28: Ocean City kicks off its own version of Restaurant Week. see more online @

June 26: Caesars’ new nightclub Dusk, co-owned by DJ AM, opens with private party. June 28: Former Atlantic City pitchman and TV personality Billy Mays dies at 50. June 29: Dafiq Rasheed, an honoree of the 2009 Top 40 Under 40 project dies at a pool party in New Jersey. The young Atlantic City High School grad and Rutgers student was running for City Council in Atlantic City. June 30: The June 30 deadline for bids on the former airport in Atlantic City, Bader Field, does not garner any bids.

July 27: AC Weekly launches new Web site!

July 27: The national “Cash for Clunkers” program is launched.

July 29: Phillies land pitcher Cliff Lee (only to trade him in the offseason).

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NOVEMBER Nov. 3: Chris Christie defeats incumbent John Corzine in the race for New Jersey Governor. Mayor Lorenzo Langford is re-elected as Atlantic City’s mayor Nov. 4: The New York Yankees defeat the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series to win their 27th world championship. Hideki Matsui, now with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, is named series MVP.

Kenny Barron at Stockton, Legends of Hip-Hop show at HOB, Loretta Lynn at Harrah’s Resort, Jimmy Fallon at Borgata, Jerry Seinfeld at Caesars, No Doubt at Borgata, Cheech & Chong at Borgata, Vince Gill at Caesars, Joe Cocker at the Hilton, Jimmy Buffett at Boardwalk Hall, Chazz Palminteri in ‘A Bronx Tale’ at Harrah’s Resort, Dane Cook at Trump Taj Mahal, Big & Rich at Resorts, Kelly Clarkson at Trump Taj Mahal, Robin Williams at Borgata, Daughtry at Trump Taj Mahal, Brian Wilson at House of Blues and Itzhak Perlman at Resorts.

Nov. 11: AC Weekly celebrates 35 years with bash at Pool at Harrah’s

AUGUST Aug. 1: On Sunday, Aug. 16, at The Deck at Trump Marina, Jessica Fromal is named Miss Atlantic City Weekly in a bikini contest — each of the finalists represent a month on the 2010 AC Weekly calendar. Aug. 19: The 7th annual Atlantic City Airshow takes place with an estimated crowd of 750,000. Aug. 25: Sen. Edward Kennedy dies at his home in Hyannis Port Mass. He was 77. Aug. 28: DJ AM (Adam Goldstein), co-owner of the new nightclub Dusk, at Caesars, is found dead in his N.Y.C. apartment. He was 36. The cause of death was later ruled an accidental overdose of a combination of substances.

Nov. 16: It is announced that the LPGA ShopRite Classic will return to Seaview Resort’s Bay Course in Galloway Township after a three-year absence. The tournament will be held June 14-20, 2010.

SEPTEMBER Sept. 2: Walking with Dinosaurs kicks off at Boardwalk Hall. Sept. 25: Former Vice president Al Gore addresses the New Jersey Democratic State Committee Convention in Atlantic City and endorses Governor Jon Corzine for reelection. Sept. 25 to Sept. 27: Harrah’s Entertainment hosts “OUT in A.C.,” a series of events designed to enhance marketing of the city to the gay and lesbian community. Sept. 29: Olivier Busquet of New York was crowned the 2009 WPT Borgata Poker Open Champion, earning $925,514. Sept. 30: The Earth, Wind and Fire song “September” is played for the millionth time this month.

OCTOBER Oct. 9: The White House is caught off guard when it is announced that President Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize. He is the fourth U.S. president to win the award. Oct. 14: A ceremonial ground-breaking is held to expand Atlantic City’s The Walk. Two new phases of development are planned to add 45,000 square feet of retail space as well as new live entertainment venues. Oct. 22: Soupy Sales, who performed extensively in Atlantic City and southern New Jersey during his career, dies. He was 83.

DECEMBER Dec. 3: Allen Iverson returns to the 76ers. Dec. 7: AtlantiCare gets honor from president.

Nov. 21: A three-alarm Boardwalk fire damages stores on Central Pier. Nov. 27: Tiger Woods is treated and released after suffering injuries in a car crash at his Florida home. The incident starts a tabloid scandal about his marital infidelities that engulfs him. Nov. 28: An attack by bouncers outside Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in Atlantic City on two patrons, caught on tape and posted on YouTube, makes national headlines. Nov. 28: Florida upsets No. 2 ranked Michigan State at the Legends Classic Basketball Tournament at Boardwalk Hall. They later beat Rutgers to take the championship.

Dec. 21: Credit Suisse Group AG takes over Resorts. Dec. 25: Nigerian suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, with a link to Al Qaeda in Yemen, is charged with trying to blow up a plane on Christmas Day. Terror threat still looms, and security is beefed up at airports — including ACY — for rest of the year. n

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Dec 15: It’s announced that an Atlantic City beauty pageant, long a staple in the resort, will return to Boardwalk Hall Jan. 31. It’s the Miss’d America Pageant, a drag queen spoof of that other pageant that’s still lost somewhere in Vegas.

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Favorite Flicks From ‘Avatar ‘to ‘Zombieland,’ movies I loved in 2009 By Lori Hoffman

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breakthrough technology and emotionally satisfying storytelling in Avatar lived up to my expectations. It’s a spectacular flight of fancy that has a strong enough story to keep up with — and be enhanced by — the OMG technology. The anti-romcom, 500 Days of Summer, was the sleeper hit of the summer. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel are terrific as lovers who are not quite perfect for each other. It was written by Margate’s own Scott Neustadter, who based his story (co-written with Michael H. Weber), on his own experiences with relationships and heartache, and was directed by Marc Webb. Robert Kenner’s Food, Inc. is a documentary/horror story that touches on the obesity epidemic, the soullessness of mass-produced and over-processed foods, Avatar and how little control the FDA has over 500 Days of Summer meat-packing plants that don’t seem to Food, Inc. care about E. coli bacteria. The Hangover The Hangover is the second funniThe Hurt Locker est movie of the year (see Zombieland, Inglourious Basterds below). A special nod goes to the droll Star Trek buffoonery of Zack Gilifianakis, whose Up character is out of it even when he is Up in the Air sober and alert. Zombieland The Hurt Locker is a movie that finds the truth in war without all the politiJames Cameron’s awesome blend of cal static that too often in the past has

Y MANTRA AS AN OBSESSIVE moviegoer is my nickname: Moviejunkie. Many film critics present a bit of snobbery around the edges. However, as much as I love great dramas and foreign language films, I’ve never hidden my love of science fiction and other less highbrow genres. These are my “favorite” films of the year, not the ten best. As I put this list together, I realized it was not highbrow enough to quality as a best ten list. However, I was not about to cross Star Trek off my list just because it was not “important” enough for a best ten list. My favorite films for 2009 prove that my passion for movies is all over the map. Here then is that list, in alphabetical order:

kept the voice of the soldier from being heard. While watching director Kathryn Bigelow’s breathtaking, in-your-face look at a bomb disposal unit in Iraq, I recalled fragments of Jack Nicholson’s speech from A Few Good Men. You know the one, about wanting these men on the line, needing these men on the line. Maybe American audiences have rejected all these Iraq war-themed movies because we can’t handle the truth. We get to feel safe in our homes because of these men. We don’t think enough about how much we are asking of them. Quentin Tarantino, the great sculptor of genre filmmaking, has carved out another one-of-a-kind masterpiece with Inglourious Basterds. It’s a rollicking, wish-fulfillment revenge fantasy about getting Hitler that is presented with a graphic novel ambiance punctuated with moments of brilliant and far-from-cartoonish tension. J.J. Abrams has delivered a perfectly calibrated new Star Trek, balancing the expectations of obsessive longtime

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Trekkies with a slam bang action picture that is entertaining the newer generations of sci-fi fans. Beam me up, Scotty, this Trek rocks. Over the years Pixar has almost singlehandedly turned me into an animation fan. Up is a beautifully balanced effort that will take you up, up and away on its beautiful balloons. Co-directors Peter Docter (Wall-E; Monsters, Inc.) and Bob Peterson (Monsters, Inc.; Finding Nemo), provide an emotionally appealing story that champions respect for the elderly. George Clooney gives the performance of his career in Up in the Air as a man whose job is to fly around the country and help companies downsize — he fires people. His Ryan Bingham is a man who loves air travel far too much and relationships on the ground far too little. Co-written and directed by my new favorite director, Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking, Juno). For my money Zombieland is the funniest comedy of the year, topping by a slim margin, The Hangover, with a witty, laugh-a-minute screenplay by the writing team of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Director Ruben Fleischer combines blood-and-guts action with terrific performances by his cast, led by Woody Harrelson’s zombie killing zealot. n

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What a Shame

Northfield’s CD Exchange, in business for nearly 13 years, has become a casualty of changing times By Raymond Tyler

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BELIEVE IT WAS COMIC PAULA Poundstone who said, “I will get on board with CDs as long as they promise — nothing else!” Unfortunately, for CD Exchange owner Terry Shellock and the local community, digital music seems to be pushing out the CD and taking one of my favorite stores along with it. When the CD Exchange opened in 1997, it seemed like vinyl records were the medium pushed out to make room for compact discs, (ironically, vinyl is finding its own audience again). When I spoke with Shellock about his store closing, his attitude was equally sweet and bitter. “I enjoy running the store,” Shellock says, “but for the past four years sales have been decreasing by about four percent [per year]. I want to get out now before it’s just too late; before I’m really losing money.”

I suggested that maybe his problem of late wasn’t so much lack of interest in CDs as it was the economy forcing people to cut back. That’s when Shellock told me, “Really, with the economy doing poorly, there was a good chance I would have done equally good or better business from people looking to save money by buying used CDs.” Shellock adds, “The problem more so is that you have a whole new generation now who don’t buy CDs at all. They download the songs they want for free or do iTunes. I don’t see where I can compete with the digital market.” Logic tells me Shellock is right. My heart, however, will miss going into CD Exchange on a Sunday afternoon. It was a place to run into all my diverse friends. Sometimes I’d see musicians, DJs, editors;

they would catch me there checking out different sounds and looking for new artists whose music can’t be easily found or previewed at the big chain stores. The store carried thousands of used CDs, and many of the new releases had listening copies that could be checked out in the store. Perhaps the segment of the community that will be most negatively affected by CD Exchange’s closing will be the local independent artist. I feel the world should have the chance to buy their music, and CD Exchange gave local artists a home where the big chain stores don’t. If you walked into the CD Exchange today, you’d see a place nearly empty as blowout sales have been going on there since Black Friday. Currently, CDs are 50-percent off for used CDs and DVDs and $3 off new discs; starting Jan. 4, used discs are 75-percent off. Over the years CD Exchange grew its own character and personality. It’s been the closest thing we had in this area to a “cool” CD store. You could trade in old discs. If you didn’t see the Andrew Sisters or the Brothers Johnson in stock, they

would special order it for you. If you had a music project, you could arrange a consignment deal. I loved talking music and joking around with the staff, and even swapping stories with other customers. Even on my last visit I heard a version of the Beatles’ “Come Together” being performed by Tina Turner. A young girl was enjoying it with her mother. I didn’t get the chance to ask how this pre-teen girl even came across that song, but that’s the CD Exchange experience. For me, the CD Exchange will always be less about the CDs and much more about the experience of the exchange. Unfortunately, the store is scheduled to close Jan. 9, 2010. n

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A New Year Gospel Celebration

A lineup of top acts hits the Boardwalk Hall stage in the first gospel concert there since its restoration in 2001 INCE THE RESTORATION OF Boardwalk Hall was completed in 2001, the historic venue has seen plenty of action, from Springsteen concerts to college basketball tournaments. Shows at the hall have covered everything from auto racing to the circus. But there’s one genre of entertainment that hasn’t made a debut at the hall — namely gospel music. Despite the success of gospel programs at various venues in Atlantic City, the Lord’s music hasn’t hit the new Boardwalk Hall’s stage. That changes Saturday (Jan. 2) when the hall brings in major gospel stars such as Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond and J Moss for “A New Year Gospel Celebration.� For Boardwalk Hall organizers, the sudden influx of gospel is something they’ve been trying to accomplish for a while. “We’ve talked about having a large gospel event for a long time,� says Greg Tesone, general manger of Boardwalk Hall. “But it’s always been a question of setting up the date with the right promoter at the right time. When this concert came to us, it was with someone we’d worked with before and we said we’d love to do it. “The House of Blues has had success in

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Nominating a professional, entrepreneur, executive, manager, community leader or volunteer, from either the public or private sector, who is under 40 years of age.

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