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For holiday parties and special events call our Special Events office at

for 12 to 500 people,

609 344 3615

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Hibachi Grill

& Supreme Buffet OPEN THANKSGIVING

“Quality Deli-Dining since 1989”

3940 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

Located Across From The Hamilton Mall

Monday - Friday Lunch - $7.39 Kids 3-6 $2.99 & 7-10 $4.99 Dinner - $10.39 Kids 3-6 $3.99 & 7-10 $5.99

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650 New Road, Somers Point, NJ • 609-653-8155 ﬁtzpatricksdeli.com

Choose from over 250 different items!!!

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Thanksgiving Buffet $26.99 - Adults $15.99 - Kids under 12 Reservations Recommended ROUTE 9 & MOSS MILL ROAD • (609) 652-0544 (12 Miles from Atlantic City in the Historic Towne of Smithville) Banquet Facility up to 70 people

Live Entertainment Every Friday & Saturday

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Athenian Garden

Serving Authentic Greek & American Dishes Lunch & Dinner Daily • Closed Monday

Party Trays Available

Beef • Lamb • Chicken • Pork • Kabobs Whole Fresh Fish • Musaka • Pastitsio • Falafel Vegetarian Dishes • Lamb Chops & much more!

619 So. New York Rd. (Rt. 9) Galloway Township

609-748-1818

www.athenian-garden.com • •

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Andre’s Italian Restaurant �� 12 Athenian Garden �� 6 A Touch of Italy �� 11 Back Bay Ale House �� 9 Baia �� 8 Berkshire Grill �� 4 The Borgata �� 2 Caesars Entertainment �� 7 Cafe 2825 �� 8 Cellar 32 �� 6 Chart House �� 5 Chelsea Prime �� 11 Cleo’s Fish �� 17 Downbeach Deli �� 9 Mama Mia’s Ristorante �� 4 Gertrude’s �� 17 Ginza �� 19

Hard Rock �� 12 JAQK Cellars �� 22 Johnny Rockets �� 19 Jo-Jo’s Trattoria & Pizzeria �� 8 Laguna Grill Martini Bar �� 5 Last Chance Saloon �� 17 Manna �� 15 Miyako �� 12 Old Waterway Inn �� 11 Phillips Seafood �� 13 Renault Winery �� 5 Scales �� 9 Sofia �� 9 Starr Restaurants �� 23 Tropicana (FIN) �� 24 Trump Taj Mahal �� 3 Trump Plaza �� 3

intro W E L C O M E T O TA S T E O F S O U T H J E R S E Y, Atlantic City Weekly’s 2012 Holiday dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 19th edition of Atlantic City Weekly’s Taste of South Jersey. This dining publication is a convenient guide for local diners, as well as visitors, to keep handy throughout the upcoming holiday season and beyond. Good for both social and casual outings, Taste of South Jersey caters to couples looking for a night out, businesses hosting a special event or meeting, or a family looking for a friendly place to dine. Inside you will find some of southern New Jersey’s finest restaurants, including comprehensive listings of the many Atlantic City casino dining establishments. As the greater Atlantic City region’s dining scene continues to expand, we’re certain that you will find this dining guide a helpful tool. when deciding where to dine out this fall and winter. You’ll also be able to access this guide, and our weekly dining listings and features, online at acweekly.com. Bon appetit!

Taste of South Jersey® is published by Atlantic City Weekly from 8025 Black Horse Pike, Suite 350, W. Atlantic City, NJ 08232. Advertising rates supplied upon request. Phone 609-646-4848 or fax 609-646-7338. All material in Taste of South Jersey® is copyright 2012 by Review Publishing, L.P. Reproduction of any of the contents in this publication is prohibited unless written permission is granted by management. Taste of South Jersey® and Atlantic City Weekly® are registered trademarks of Review Publishing, L.P. and are registered with the U.S. Patent Office. Send e-mail to info@acweekly.com

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200 N. Tilton Road Northfield, NJ

609-646-6565

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Editor Jeff Schwachter Associate Editors Lori Hoffman, Ray Schweibert Art Director Craig Billow Production Manager Holly Siemon Graphic Designers LeTera Haynes, Andrew Hunter, Dionna Gary, Michael Porto Production Coordinator Kathleen Holmes-Disbrow, ext. 14 Advertising Account Executives Kimberly Hayes, ext. 17; Madelon Woller, ext. 21 Classified Advertising Rogena Mitchell, ext. 28 Accounts Receivable Jean Kelly Circulation Manager Bill Beck, ext. 24; bbeck@acweekly.com Publisher Lewis B. Steiner, ext. 11; lsteiner@acweekly.com

On the cover: Stuffed pork chop with prosciutto, fontina and apple demi at Smithville Inn.

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Hibachi Steakhouse ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT! & Sushi Bar NEW STYLE

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Atlantic City

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

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern

www.ginza-us.com 6708 Black Horse Pike Next To TJ Maxx Egg Harbor NJ, 08234

609.383.2588

3003 English Creek #E7

English Creek Shopping Center Next To ShopRite Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234

609.383.3999 www.ginza-us.com

2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three generations. Lunch daily 11:30am-3pm. Dinner Mon.-Fri. 5-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 4:30-10pm.

Angeloni’s II Restaurant 2400 Arctic Ave. 344-7875. angelonis.com. Fine Italian cuisine and wine selection.

Atlantic City Bar & Grill 1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 3488080. acbarandgrill.com. Lobster, pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and more.

Diving Horse Cabaret & Steakhouse 9 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. 344-0119. divinghorseclub.com. Featuring tapas menu daily to 4am; Steakhouse menu featuring Kobe beef Sat. 5-10pm.

Dock’s Oyster House 2405 Atlantic Ave. 3450092. docksoysterhouse. com. Offering fine steaks and seafood. 6 TA S T E • AT LAN T I C CI T Y WEEKL Y ’S HOL I D A Y D I NI NG G UIDE 2 0 1 2

Girasole Ristorante

3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily. Happy hour.

Irish Pub St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub. com. Open 24 hours with full menu served anytime. Dinner specials $8.50, lunch specials $3.50.

Knife & Fork 3600 Atlantic Ave. (Corner of Atlantic and Pacific). 3441133. knifeandforkinn.com. Historic landmark restaurant with seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill.

Little Saigon 2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119. Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine.

Los Amigos 1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. atlanticcity.losamigosrest. com. Mexican food, seafood and prime steaks.

Old Waterway Inn 1660 Riverside Dr. 347-1793. oldwaterwayinn.com. Casual fine dining and fresh seafood.

Tun Tavern 2 Convention Blvd. 3477800. tuntavern.com. A.C.’s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Microbrews. Continued on page 8

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Dry aging is a time consuming and expensive process but one that always pays great dividends at the end of the fork. Few restaurants even bother to do it. Those that do will do it for no more than 4 weeks. We age our beef any where from 6 to 8 weeks for the maximum in taste and tenderness. Apparently this patience is well worth it. Noted food critic and self-admitted carnivore Frank Bruni of The New York Times said that “Robert’s offers…the very best steaks in New York City”. ATLANTIC CITY W EEKLY’S HOLIDAY DINING GUIDE 2012 • TA S TE 7

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White House Sub Shop

Assagio

2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.’s legendary sub shop.

500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona. 965-3303. Italian cuisine. (Formerly Tre Figlio).

Downbeach Ventnor, Margate & Longport Downbeach Deli 8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. downbeachdeli.net. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, 8am-8pm.

Jo Jo’s Frattoria & Pizzeria 6501 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-6475. jo-jopizza.com. A family tradition since 1970.

Maynard’s Café 9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. maynards-cafe.com. Lunch and dinner specials. Starlight Garden bar open daily.

Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine. Open weekdays 3-10pm. Weekends, 3-11pm.

Tomatoe’s 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535. tomatoesmargate. com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm. Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm.

Mainland Antonino’s Jo Jo Ristorante 2405 New Rd., Northfield. 646-7565. Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.

Athenian Garden 619 New York Rd. (Rt. 9), Galloway. 748-1818. athenian-garden.com. Authentic Greek cuisine. Mon. Closed. Lunch Tues.-Fri. 11am3pm. Sat.-Sun. Noon-2pm. Dinner: Tues.-Sun. 4-9pm.

Crab Trap 2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 927-7377. thecrabtrap.com. Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, desserts and more. Open daily from 11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs., 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. Live entertainment nightly.

East Bay Crab & Grill 6701 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-7721. 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.

Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse 650 New Rd., Somers Point. 653-8155, fitzpatricksdeli. com. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with steaks, seafood and salad entrees. Mon. 7am-5pm. Tues.-Sun. 7am10pm.

Formica Bros. Bakery Kensington Square, 200 N. Tilton Rd., Northfield. 6466565. formicabrosbakery.com. Cafe features daily lunch specials. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am5pm. Closed Sun.

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Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Family restaurant, casual dining. Lunch Mon.Fri. 11:30am-4:30pm. Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 4:30-9:30pm. Fri.-Sat. 4:30-10pm

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

Latz’s by the Bay 801 Bay Avenue, Somers Point. 788-8838. latzsbythebay. com. Modern cuisine focusing on sustainability and organic ingredients. Open Wed.-Sat. Famous Sun. brunch 11am2pm.

Oyster Creek Inn

6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 383-2588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-3999.). Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.

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

Gregory’s Restaurant

Ram’s Head Inn

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

9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Fine dining. Traditional American specialties with contemporary flair.

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 4450 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0888. hibachibuffetusa.com. Asian buffet with meats, veggies, sushi, soups, and more. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm. Fri.-Sat. 11am10:30pm.

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

Jo-Jo’s Italian Grille Black Horse Pike & Main St., Pleasantville. 646-8332 and at

6106 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-8332. jojositaliangrille.com. Homemade Italian specialties.

La Pizzatega Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. lapizzatega.com. Serving seafood, veal, pasta, steak, subs and salads.

Renault Winery 72 N. Breman Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. renaultwinery. com. Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. nights, and Sun. brunch 10am-2pm. Gourmet restaurant, resort, and golf.

Smithville Inn Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. smithvilleinn.com. Traditional area hotspot. Daily lunch 11:30am-3:30pm. Dinner 2:30-8pm. Sunday Brunch: 10am-3:30pm.

A Touch of Italy 6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 646-1855. touchofitaly.net. Fine Italian cuisine and lounge. Open Mon.-Sat. 4-10:30pm. Sun. 2-10pm. Continued on page 10

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BALLY’s 340-2000

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open Sun. through Thurs. from 7am to 11pm and Fri. and Sat. from 7am to 1am.

Arturo’s

The Coffee Shop

Bally’s Brunch at The Reserve

Open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

Cornucopia Buffet

BBQ Buffet with pork ribs, steamed mussels, more. Hours: Wed., Thurs., Sun., noon-8pm; Fri., Sat. noon-9pm

BB’s Burgers & Beer

Open Sun. through Thurs. from 12pm to 12am and Fri. and Sat. from 12pm to 1am

Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.

Brunch every Sunday at the Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person. Features a meat carving and egg station, as well as a dessert menu prepared by Executive Pastry Chef Deborah Pellegrino.

Corner Café

Serving fresh bagels baked on-site, sandwiches, salads, cupcakes and much more.

ONO Chinese Bistro and Bar Harry’s Oyster Bar & Open Sun. and Thurs. from Seafood 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm; Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm.

Patsy’s Italian Trattoria

Patsy’s in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours: Open Sun, Mon, and Tues from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.

Simon A.C. Steak & Seafood

Contemporary American steakhouse. Open Sun., Wed., and Thurs. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm.

Owned by Atlantic City restaurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty. Features extensive raw bar and fresh seafood.

Johnny Rockets

Mia at Caesars

The Reserve/Preview Bar

Bally’s iconic culinary experience. Experience chef Joseph Muldoon’s flawless execution of both seafood and steaks.

6ix: A Bistro

American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Taste of the Shore

Featuring Primo Pizza, Sack O’Subs.

WILD WILD WEST at Bally’s

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

340-2000

Nanking Restaurant

Deep fried southern chicken and wings. Choose sauces that range from “Mild” to “Smokin’ A$@ Hot”.

Featuring Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisines. Open for lunch and dinner.

Noodle Village

Wild About Wings

Borgata Buffet

Extensive buffet menu.

Bread + Butter

Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts.

Fornelletto

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

Izakaya

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

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

Old Homestead Steak House

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

Roma

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

BORGATA

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

1-866-MYBORGATA

SeaBlue

Pickles Deli

Bobby Flay Steak

New York style deli with oversized sandwiches.

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Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

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

TRADITIONAL TOUCH

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Sunroom

Lobby of The Water Club featuring tapas and small bits.

The Cafeteria

Full of quick food options.

The Metropolitan

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

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

Caesars 348-4411 Atlantic Grill

Grilled fish, steaks, raw bar and exquisite sushi.

Boardwalk Buffet

Classic casino buffet with numerous food stations.

Cafe Roma

Open 24/7 with a breakfast buffet daily.

TRADITIONAL TOUCH

KWI

Traditional noodle bar.

Mia

348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine from celebrated chefs Chris Scarduzio and George Perrier.

A FAMILY TRADITION

Morton’s

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

Nero’s Tuscan Steakhouse

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Tazza

Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.

The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan

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

The Continental

674-8300, continentalac. com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge.

Phillips Seafood

348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen.

Piazza di Giorgio

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

Souzai Sushi & Sake

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

golden nugget The Buffet

Buffet has all your traditional favorites. Lunch, Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am4pm ($16.99 plus tax.). Brunch, Sat.-Sun. 10am4pm ($14.99). Dinner, Sun.-Thurs. 4:30-8pm ; Sat. 4:30-9pm ($20.99). Seafood Friday, 11:30am 9pm, $ 26.99.

Chart House Classic seafood house. Open Sun., Tues.Thurs. 4-10pm; Fri, Sat. 4-11pm; closed Monday. Reservations are recommended. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.

The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant Seasonal bayfront bar and restaurant.

Grotto

Classic Italian cuisine. Open for lunch daily, pizza & salad only at the bar, 11am-4pm. Dinner, Sun.Thurs., 4-10pm (bar/pizza open until 12am).Fri., Sat., 4-11pm (bar/pizza open until 1am). Closed for dinner on Tues.

Lillie’s Asian Cuisine

Located on the casino floor adjacent to the Asian gaming pit, featuring asian noodle bowls and fresh handcrafted signature sushi and sashimi. Cantonese, Szechwan and pan-Asian cuisine. Hours: Mon.Thurs. 5pm-2am; Fri. 5pm4am; Sat. noon-4am; Sun. noon-2am.

Michael Patrick’s Brasserie

Open 24/7. European style brasserie that serves an upscale menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located directly off the atrium and casino.

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

The original Vic & Anthony’s in Houston is routinely voted one of America’s 10 best steakhouses with succulent beef, lobster and unique appetizers. Mon.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm; closed Sun.

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Chart House at Golden Nugget

Harrah’s Resort 441-5000 Bill’s Bar and Burger

Classic burgers and more.

Bluepoint Bar

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

Dos Caminos

Authentic Mexican delights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Reservations: 441-5575.

Luke Palladino at Harrah’s Resort

Italian restaurant using fresh, locally-sourced produce and gourmet ingredients from Italy.

McCormick & Schmick’s More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Sammy D’s

A retro coffee shop that gives modern and casual American cuisine a unique twist. Bar offers daily drink specials.

The Steakhouse

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

Taste of the Shore

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

Tazza

Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.

Waterfront Buffet

Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99 (plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch.

Resorts 344-6000 Boardwalk Perks

Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am -5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am11pm.

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

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

The Buffet

Open Mon.-Thurs. 12pm8pm; Fri., Sat. 12pm-9pm; Sun. 9am-9pm. Cost: $29.95; $24.95 with Resorts Star Card.

Capriccio

Zagat Award-winning Italian

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restaurant. Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm available for $44.95 per person. Closed Mon.-Tues. Open Wed.Sat. 6pm-11pm.

Eastwind Noodle Bar

Noodle bar open Sun.Thurs. Noon-10pm; Fri. Noon-2am; Sat. 11am2am; Sun. 11am-10pm.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse

340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse located on Resorts’ dining level. Sun.-Thurs. 5-9:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. Gallagher’s Burger Bar located across the hall.

Revel Amada

Iron Chef Jose Garces presents an authentic Andalusian tapas bar.

American Cut

Iron Chef Marc Forgione pairs his award-winning, modern and signature take on fine dining with the comforts of the new American steakhouse.

Azure by Allegretti

Brings together the flavors of Chef Allegretti’s culinary experiences. He pairs the flavors of his Italian heritage with his own French culinary pedigree to create a modern take on Riviera classics.

Central Michel Richard

Chef Richard’s latest version of his celebrated James Beard Awardwinning restaurant, Central Michel Richard, offering such Central signature dishes as a lobster burger and 72-hour short rib. Open for lunch and dinner.

Distrito Cantina

From Chef Jose Garces, is a festive margarita bar with

a selection of 100 tequilas and modern Mexican street food from the Guapos take-out window. It’s a street truck set-up on the casino floor.

Lugo Caffé

An energetic brasserie offering a fresh take on modern Italian classics. Chef Stefano Chiaruga will serve up homemade pastas, Neapolitan-style brick oven pizza, mozzarella made fresh on-site, and meatballs.

Luke’s Kitchen and Marketplace

Featuring cuisine prepared by lauded chef Luke Palladino. An 80-seat eatery serving up eclectic fare using fresh, seasonal ingredients. A specialty gourmet market will also offer salumi, a variety of specialty olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, pasta, and beer and wine by the bottle. Open daily, 6am2am.

Mussel Bar

Award-winning chef and master of Belgian cuisine, Robert Wiedmaier, blends the comfort of a pub, live rock and roll, the energy of a sports bar, and commitment to culinary excellence to raise “eating at the bar” to a whole new level. A selection of over 150 Belgian and domestic beers.

O Bistro and Wine Bar

Chef Michel Richard’s second restaurant at Revel features small plates — sliders, wings, Richard’s trademark goat cheese Caesar salad — and a view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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American grille-style menu with quality steaks, seafood, salads and sides. American cuisine with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe.

Village Whiskey

From Chef Jose Garces, serves spirits and artfully crafted cocktails alongside classic American cuisine.

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.

Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge

Showboat

Certified USDA Prime steaks, sushi rolls and an extensive list of craft beers, wines and signature cocktails.

343-4000

Worship Surf Bar

Casa Di Napoli

Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes.

Crossroads at House of Blues

Food Network star Chef Aaron Sanchez purveys delicious appetizers like citrus marinated steak tacos with Cotija cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa, and American classics like lobster macaroni & cheese, slow cooked ribs and buttermilk fried chicken.

Earl of Sandwich

Popular restaurant chain featuring sandwiches, salads and desserts. Open 24-7. There is also a breakfast menu serving a choice of eight made-to-order hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and other offerings from 7-11am Mon.-Fri. and 10-11:30am on Saturday and Sunday.

Foundation Room Restaurant

Tapas style menu. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 6-11pm. Reservations recommended; dress code is business casual.

French Quarter Buffet

Mon-Wed. 12pm-9pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat.- Sun. Noon9pm.

Johnny Rockets

348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more.

Wings, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. 609343-4088

Tropicana 340-4000 il Verdi

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

FIN

Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.

Golden Dynasty

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

Seaside Cafe

This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

Tropicana’s The Marketplace: A Dam Good Deli

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

Boardwalk Favorites

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

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Fiesta Buffet

Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am– 1pm. Dinner buffet for $24.95 per person. Hours: Sun.-Fri. 8am-3pm; dinner served 4-8pm; Sat. 8am3pm; 4-9pm dinner.

Hooters

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

The Quarter at the Tropicana: A Dam Good Sports Bar

beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

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

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

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

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

Trump Plaza

Carmine’s

24 Central Cafe

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.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

The Palm

344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime

441-6000 An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood.

Evo

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

Max’s

Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features great steaks and seafood selections. Open for dinner Fri.-Sat. 5.30-10pm, Sunday 5.30-9pm.

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Rainforest Café

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

Roberto’s Italian Buffet

Features antipasto bar, pizza, homemade meatballs, pastas, seafood, Caesars salad, Italian cookies. Thurs.-Sun. 5-9pm; $17.95 with Trump One card.

Food Court

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

Trump Taj Mahal 449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.).

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Il Mulino New York

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

in Atlantic City in late October. Located just off the casino floor, Robert’s is open for dinner six nights a week, Mon.-Sat. 5-11:30pm. To make a reservation or to book a party call 1.855.500. ROBERTS or visit www. RobertsAtlanticCity.com

Royal Albert’s Palace

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 4499200. Fine Indian cuisine.

Safari Steak House

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

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Sultan’s Feast

Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order and more.

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Spice Road A selection of eateries and shops:

Beriyo/Pretzel Time

Smoothies, pretzels, other snacks.

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

Plate American Cafe

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Moon at Dynasty

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

The Rim

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

Robert’s Steakhouse

One of New York’s greatest steakhouses opened

Satisfy your cravings at this American café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Panda Express

Fast, casual Asian cuisine with a full menu.

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Italian dishes and pizza served cafeteria-style.

White House Sub Shop

The legendary AC sub shop expands to a casino locale, with breakfast served from 9:30am. acweekly.com Starbucks food drink Gourmet coffee & and tea. section select “menu guide” n ATLANTIC CITY W EEKLY’S HOLIDAY DINING GUID E 2012 • TA S TE 15

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cOOking fOR THE HOlidays

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The Ultimate 70s and 80s Dance Club

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138 per person includes a four-course dinner, entertainment, champagne toast, hats and noisemakers. For More InForMatIon Call 609-340-4000 ext.4936

PERfEcT fOR THE HOlidays

Tropicana Gift Cards are a perfect holiday gift. Gift Cards are sold in Signatures located in The Quarter.

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