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Atlantic Club ��4 Brick House ��6 The Chelsea ��9

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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 2013 Summer/Fall dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 21st 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 for the next several months 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 summer and beyond. 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 609-6464848 or fax 609-646-7338. All material in Taste of South Jersey® is copyright 2013 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 Editor Jeff Schwachter Associate Editors Lori Hoffman, Ray Schweibert Art Director Craig Billow Intern Nadya Rivera Production Manager Holly Siemon Graphic Designers LeTera Haynes, Dionna Gary Production Coordinator Kathleen Holmes-Disbrow, ext. 14 Advertising Account Executives Kimberly Hayes, ext. 17; Jordan Silberman, ext. 22; Madelon Woller, ext. 21 Classified Advertising Michael Poteat, 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: Zuppa di Pesci at A Touch of Italy in Egg Harbor Twp. Jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and scungilli sauteed in garlic and oil in a marinara sauce, served over linguini.

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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.

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Mainland Brick House Pub & Grille

4450 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 837-2763. brickhousenj.com. Open 7 2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. days from 11am-2am. Newly opened. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. Serving subs, burgers, sandwiches, institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has salads, soups ‘n sides. Drink specials daily, several craft beers on tap. flourished for three generations.

Atlantic City Bottle Company

648 N. Albany Ave. 348-6400. acbottlecompany.com. Wine and spirits shop with an extensive inventory of whiskey, wine, microbrews and imported beer, Iron Room lounge specializes in smallplate items and features tasting menus and occasional special events. Retail shop hours: Sun.-Thurs., 10am-7pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-10pm. Bar and lounge hours: Sun. 1-11pm; Mon.-Thurs., 3pm1am; Fri.- Sat., 3pm–2am. 111 S. Chelsea Ave. (inside The Chelsea hotel) 428-4556. thechelsea-ac.com. An upscale dining and lounge experience with creative continental cuisine, signature cocktails with ocean views, and the sounds of the hottest DJs. Visit the snakeskin Oval Bar for the private “VIP club within a club” feeling. Open Fri. and Sat. from 10pm.

Welcoming New Chef Greg Huntzinger! *New Menu Items*

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 8229111. sofiaofmargate.com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern

Dining on the Fifth

Serving lunch and dinner

Sofia

Skelly’s Hi Point Pub

5 N. Shore Rd., Absecon. 641-3172. Open 24 hours Thurs.-Sat. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm with drink specials and free buffet. Mon. is Wing Night, get 10 wings for $5. Tues. is Customer Appreciation Night, buy one entrée get second half priced. Wed. is Seafood Night with seafood appetizers $6. Every Thurs. get 12-oz prime rib and a 12-oz domestic bottle for $12.

Teplitzky’s

111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). 428-4550. thechelsea-ac.com. Retro-style diner with cocktail lounge and coffee shop.

Downbeach Ventnor, Margate & Longport Miyako

9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 8224759. miyakomargate.com. Authentic Japanese cuisine. Open Sun.-Thurs., 1pm-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 1pm-11pm.

Clancy’s by the Bay

101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point. 927-6969. clancysbythebay.com. Lunch and dinner seven days a week with wide variety of appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, entrees and desserts.

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. fredandethelstavern.com. Family restaurant, casual dining.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 3832588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-3999.). Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.

Johnny Rockets

Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets.com. 1960s-themed classic burger joint and more.

Ram’s Head Inn

9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 6521700. ramsheadinn.com. Fine dining. Traditional American specialties with contemporary flair.

Smithville Inn

Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 6527777. smithvilleinn.com. Traditional area hotspot.

A Touch of Italy

6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 646-1855. touchofitaly.net. Fine Italian cuisine and lounge.

Ocean City and south Clancy’s by the Sea

1244 Boardwalk, Ocean City. 3983344. clancysbythesea.com. Weekly specials, open year round. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open evenings.

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Get a taste of A.C. at the Chelsea’s 5th Floor, an upscale dining and lounge experience that features creative continental cuisine, signature cocktails and ocean views. Take it all in on the comfortable lounge seating and enjoy the innovative and new menu. Open Friday and Saturday nights. Please call 609.428.4556 for reservations. 111 S. Chelsea Avenue, AC. www.thechelsea-ac.com. ATLANTIC CITY W EEKLY’S sum m er & FALL DINING GUIDE 2 013 • TA S TE 9

‘Tis the Season to be Sippin’ (Craft) Suds A

tlantic City Weekly and the fine folks at Magic Hat Brewery have honed an enviable working relationship since the Vermont craft brewer made its presence felt at the inaugural “Celebration of the Suds,” which returns to the A.C. Convention Center for the ninth year next spring (April 4-5; OK that’s eight months away, but trust us, the beer fest's creator Jon Henderson is already working on enhancing the most recent version). Part of the aforementioned working relationship involves sampling new brews that make their way down from the Green Mountain State and onto the palates of AC Weekly’s ’s beer buffs each season. As the saying goes, it’s a tough job but somebody’s got to do it. On shelves throughout South Jersey this summer is Magic Hat’s four-flavored Summer Scene Variety Pak (available at all Joe Canal’s locations, at White Horse Liquors in Absecon, and numerous other local outlets), which is a 12-pack including three bottles of four varieties. The Summer Pak features Elder Betty (described as a Weiss-style ale with the tart flavors of elderberry, now available in cans); HiCü (citrus undertones, underscored by “a dash of cool cucumber and the slightest hint of hibiscus”); Blind Faith (Magic Hat’s interpretation of an I.P.A.; well-balanced with a rich malt body, crisp hop bitterness and citrus aromas); and the brewery’s perennial summer offering Magic Hat #9 (a refreshing “not-quite pale ale”). “[HiCü] is the one that seems to be a bit of a polarizer, but I really dug it,” says Magic Hat publicity dude Dave Obenour, “especially for a summer beer, which are normally just so light and mild.” Visit magichat.net, or for a link to a comprehensive overview of craft brew news throughout New Jersey (including ways to save on their purchase), go to newjerseycraftbeer. com. Craft beers in general have been infiltrating the American beer-drinking public at a rapid rate recently, putting a serious dent in the sales of the mass-produced conglomerate suds (most of which epitomize “light and mild”) as more and more folks appreciate the fact that beer, like wine, can be a sophisticated beverage. Many craft beers are brewed in the style of an IPA (or India Pale Ale), which has an earthy, bitter sort of taste to it. IPAs reinforce the notion that, as we mature and become more adventurous in trying new things, we start to realize that not everything that is bitter, sour or “earthy” tasting is necessarily bad. Atlantic City’s only brewpub, the Tun Tavern, has a revolving slate of seasonal beers on tap that are also available for takeout in half-gallon (64-ounce) growlers. Initial purchase of a growler is $20 and you can bring them back to the Tun for $12 refills. Among the brews available this summer is Kvass, described on the brewpub’s Web site (tuntavern.com) as “a refreshing summer Eastern European beverage made from a traditional rye-bread recipe and spiced with lemon peel and mint.” Easily among the best spots in Atlantic City (and likely South Jersey) to sample a variety of different craft beers on tap, Firewaters at the Tropicana has an impressive array of 50 drafts and seasonal brews from around the world, plus over 100 brands of bottled beer. Those wary of whether or not they will like a draft they never had before can go the “economical sampler” route at Firewaters, where samplings of four different draft brews can be purchased in a group of mini-mugs. There’s a new retail outlet at 648 N. Albany Avenue (right across the Black Horse Pike from the old Sandcastle Stadium) called the Atlantic City Bottling Company that not only offers an exceptional selection of craft beers, but also hard-to-find whiskies and wines. The establishment also has a bar-and-lounge component that serves small-plate items with advice on how to pair your chosen beverage with appropriate dishes. Stop by the store or visit acbottlecompany.com. Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern in Smithville (fredandethelstavern.com) sports a surprisingly good selection of craft brews, including Flying Fish Red Fish and Hopfish IPA, Goose Island Matilda and Nut Brown Ale, Ommegang Abbey Ale, Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout and Ruthless Rye IPA, Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale, Weyerbacher Merry Monks Ale, Yards General Washington Tavern Porter and several others. Other area establishments offering impressive craft-brew menus include Boardwalk Beer Garden, Ducktown Tavern, Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House, The Chelsea hotel’s Teplitzky’s and Revel’s Mussel Bar in A.C.; the Brick House Pub & Grille in Mays Landing, Chickie’s & Pete’s in EHT and W.L. Goodfellows in Absecon. See Atlantic City Weekly’s "South Jersey Nightlife" section in this edition for more options. ■ 10 TA STE • AT LAN T I C C I T Y WEEKL Y ’S S UMMER & F A L L D I NI NG GUIDE 2 0 1 3

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BB’s Beer & Burgers

Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood

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

Beer, burgers and a selection of sandwiches, salads, sides and desserts. Open Johnny Rockets Fri. & Sat., noon-1am, Sun. noon-10pm. 340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant.

Cappuccino’s

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry Nanking Restaurant shop, soups and sandwiches. Open Sun. Featuring Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuithrough Thurs. 24 hours and Fri. and Sat. sines. Open for lunch and dinner. from 7am to 11pm.

The Coffee Shop

Noodle Village

Offering an extensive selection of Fri. & Sat. open 24 hours; Sun.-Thurs., authentic Chinese and Vietnamese com7am-11pm. 340-7240. fort foods.

Cornucopia Buffet

Open Fri.-Sat. noon to 9pm, Sun., noon to 8pm. Cost: $9.99 when you pay cash (special cash promotion. Cannot be combined with any other offer.) Regular price: $18.99. Special Kids pricing: $6.99. Regular Kids price: $8.99.

Ono Chinese Bistro

Pickles Deli Express

Vic & Anthony’s @ Golden Nugget

Borgata Buffet

Extensive buffet menu. Breakfast, $15.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $18.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon-3pm; Dinner $30.95 (plus tax) Mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri., Sun. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. Brunch $27.95 (plus The Reserve/Preview Bar Bally’s iconic culinary experience high- tax) 8am-3pm. lighting seafood and steaks. Seasonal eatery known for giant sandwiches and premium boardwalk seating. Open daily noon-9pm.

Bread + Butter

Traditional Chinese cuisine and sushi bar, 6ix: A Bistro Griddled sandwiches served with an array plus a noodle bar, with a great view of American bistro. Breakfast served any- of premiere beverages and desserts. the ocean. Fri. & Sat., 5:30-1pm, Sun. time. 10am-4pm Fornelletto Celebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restauTaste of the Shore rant offering traditional Southern Italian Patsy’s Italian Trattoria Featuring Primo Pizza, Sack O’Subs. fare. Patsy’s in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours: Open Sun, Mon, and Tues from 5:30pm to 10pm and Izakaya Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. For A modern Japanese pub from Michael WILD WILD WEST Schulson. reservations, call 340-7585.

Simon A.C. Steak & Seafood

at Bally’s

340-2000 Contemporary American steakhouse. Open Sun., Wed., and Thurs. from 5:30pm Gold Tooth Gerties to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to Boasting fresh bagels and homemade 11pm. Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm. pizza daily, this seasonal food-stop offers not only bottled beers, ice-cream and French fries, but also outside Boardwalk seating.

BALLY’s 340-2000

Wild About Wings

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

Old Homestead Steak House

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

28 West Bar and Bites Menu of upscale casual fare. .

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

Enjoy a line-up of delicious dishes. Italian, fresh seafood, Asian, BBQ, TexMex and everything in between, and top it off with an array of desserts.

Domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steak- Cafe Roma Open 24/7 with a breakfast buffet house. daily.

Roma

Deep fried southern chicken and wings. Casual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh Choose sauces that range from “Mild” to salads. Arturo’s Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared “Smokin’ A$@ Hot”. with a contemporary, New York fare in Sunroom Lobby of The Water Club featuring tapas the sophisticated setting of this awardand small bits. winning trattoria. BORGATA 1-866-MYBORGATA

Corner Café

The Metropolitan

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Traditional noodle bar.

Mia

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

Morton’s

Full of quick food options includ- 449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse Serving fresh bagels baked on-site, Bobby Flay Steak sandwiches, salads, cupcakes and much Choose from a variety of regional steaks ing Fatburger, Tony Luke’s and Ben & with an a la carte menu features steaks, Jerry’s. more. and seafood. fish and salads. 12 TA STE • AT LAN T I C C I T Y WEEKL Y ’S summer & F A L L D I NI NG GUIDE 2 0 1 3

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Nero’s Tuscan Steakhouse

Lillie’s Asian Cuisine

Prime steaks and seafood, this restau- Located on the casino floor adjacent to rant serves up farm to table specials on the Asian gaming pit, featuring noodle a daily basis. bowls, sushi and sashimi. Cantonese, Szechwan and pan-Asian cuisine. Tazza Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 4pm-12am; Fri., Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sand- 4pm-4am; Sat., noon-4am; Sun., noonwiches, baked goods. mid. Happy Hour, Mon.-Fri., 4-7pm

The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan

Harrah’s Resort

Bluepoint Bar

348-4443. Souzai is a country-style A raw-bar experience where fresh seaJapanese restaurant. Intimate setting, food, shellfish and a variety of martisushi menu and unique sake cocktails. nis are the house specialties.

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The Buffet

Buffet has all your traditional favorites. Brunch: Sat.-Sun. 9am-3pm; Lunch: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-4pm. Dinner: Mon.-Thurs., 4:30-8pm; Sat., 3:30-9pm; Sun. 3:30-8pm Friday Seafood Buffet, 11:30am-9pm.

Chart House

Classic seafood house. Hours: Sun. 3-10pm; Tues.-Thurs. 4-10pm; Fri. 4-11pm; Sat. 3-11pm. Happy Hour: Sun., Tues.-Fri. 4-7pm. Hours Sat., Sun. 12:30-3pm. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.

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Coronas $3.00

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

345-3100. Food Court with A Taste of 441-5000 Tuscany, South of the Border, Salad Sensations, Hot Off the Grille, and Bill’s Bar and Burger Udon Creations. Also a fresh fruit Classic burgers and more. smoothie bar.

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Michael Patrick’s Brasserie

674-0100. buddakanac.com. H2O Pool & Bar Grill Restaurant includes twilight sky or Located on the 6th Floor, with a breath“opium den style” dining nooks. taking view of the Atlantic City skyline. Opened seasonly; enjoy light fare by the pool. The Continental 674-8300, continentalac.com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks Vic & Anthony’s & sunken fire-pit lounge. Steakhouse The original Vic & Anthony’s in Houston is routinely voted one of America’s Phillips Seafood 348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland- 10 best steakhouses with succulent style seafood and world-famous crab beef, lobster and unique appetizers. cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven Open Tues.-Thurs., 5-10pm; Fri., Sat., days a week, featuring an open, expedi- 5-11pm; Closed Sun., Mon. tion kitchen.

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Authentic Mexican delights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Reservations: 4415575.

Luke Palladino at Harrah’s Resort

Italian restaurant using fresh, locallysourced produce and gourmet ingredients from Italy.

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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 casual American cuisine a unique The Deck Bayfront Bar & and twist. Bar offers daily drink specials.

Restaurant

Seasonal bayfront bar and restaurant.

The Steakhouse

Gourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington Classic Italian cuisine. Bistro menu and more. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30am-mid., Fri.-Sun., 11:30am-4pm, at the bar. Dinner menu, Fri., Sat., 4-11pm (pizza until Continued on next page 1am); Sun., 4-10pm (pizza until mid.)

Grotto

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Amada

Tazza

American Cut

Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory. Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.

Waterfront Buffet

Extensive items. Total Reward Holders $32.99 Mon.-Thurs., $34.99 Fri.-Sun, $26.99 Brunch. Non-Reward Holders $34.99 Mon.-Thurs., $36.99 Fri.-Sun., $29.99 Brunch.

Resorts 344-6000

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

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

The Buffet

Open Mon.-Thurs. noon-8pm; Fri., Sat. noon-10pm; Sun. noon-9pm. Cost: $29.95 (all-you-can-eat crab legs and shrimp); $24.95 with Resorts Star Card.

Capriccio

Zagat Award-winning Italian 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 Mon.-Thurs., noon-1am; Fri. noon-2am; Sat., 11am-2am; Sun. 11am-1am.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse

340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse located on Resorts’ dining level. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. Gallagher’s Burger Bar located across the hall.

LandShark Bar & Grill

431-4120. Casual dining with a Margaritaville theme right on the beach. Mon.-Sun. 11am-2am.

Margaritaville Coffee Shop

431-4166. Signature collection of gourmet coffees like its License to Chill Coffee (caffeine-free). Mon.-Sun. 7am7pm.

Margaritaville Restaurant

431-4100. Casual dining a tiki bar, and Buffett-inspired accent pieces throughout. Mon.-Sun. 7am-2am.

Revel

1-855-348-0500

Alcove

Breakfast menu that includes createyour-own omelets, filet mignon and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, homemade corned-beef hash, French toast creme brulee, Belgian waffles, and egg-in-ahole brioche. Hours: A la carte breakfast, 7am-12pm; lunch, noon-4pm.

Iron Chef Jose Garces presents an authentic Andalusian tapas bar. Iron Chef Marc Forgione pairs his awardwinning, 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.

Corso Coffee

Located on Revelry level near Ocean Way. Open daily, 7am-9:30pm.

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.

Distrito Taco Truck on Revel Beach

In addition to his Distrito Cantina indoors at Revel, the Distrito Taco Truck will spend weekends this summer, every Saturday and Sunday from now through Labor Day, parked at Revel Beach, from 11am-6pm, serving Chef Jose Garces’ fresh guacamole, tacos and cold drinks (although alcohol will still only be served inside at Distrito Cantina).

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 onsite, and meatballs.

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Relish

A casual café offering an affordably priced menu in a prime location on the casino floor. The all-day menu will include breakfast dishes, homemade pastas, burgers, fresh sandwiches, and more. Relish is open offering 24 hour service, including breakfast.

Sky Café

Take in ocean views from this circular bar located next to the InOut pool. Breakfast buffet and omelet bar: 6amnoon. Snack Menu: noon-10pm.

Village Whiskey

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

Yuboka

Chef Jose Garces presents this noodle bar serving dim sum, Asian-inspired small plates and steaming bowls of noodle soup. Located on the casino floor, next to his Amada Restaurant. Guests may order from the walk-up window and choose to sit down or take their order to-go.

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, 6am-2am.

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.

Showboat 343-4000

Casa Di Napoli

Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes. Mon. & Thurs. 5:30-10pm; Fri. 5-9pm; Sat. 5-10pm

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. Sun. – Thurs., 7am-10pm; Fri. – Sat., 7am-2am.

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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

Cost (all prices with Total Rewards card) : Mon-Thurs. 12pm-9pm, $24.99; Fri. noon-9pm, $29.99; Sat ., Sun. 9amnoon, $12.99. Sat. noon-9pm, $32.99; Sun. noon-9pm, $29.99.

Johnny Rockets

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

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. Sun.– Thurs. noon-10pm; Fri ., Sat. noon – 4am

Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge

Hours: Sun., Wed. & Thurs. 5:30-10pm; Fri 5-9pm; Sat 5-10pm. Certified USDA Prime steaks, sushi rolls and an extensive list of craft beers, wines and signature cocktails.

Worship Surf Bar

Wings, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. 609-343-4088; Sun., Mon. Noon – mid.; Fri. 4pm-2am; Sat. noon-2am

Tropicana 340-4000

Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar

Philly’s favorite full-service restaurant and sports bar, with its equally famous crabs and crab fries just off Tropicana’s casino floor.

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A Dam Good Sports Bar

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance. Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.

Golden Dynasty

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

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 footlong hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.

Casa Taco & Tequila Bar

Mexican favorites like fresh fish tacos and their signature table-side guacamole.

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. 8am-3pm; 4-9pm dinner.

Hooters

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

Marketplace Express

Marketplace Express has something for everyone. Grab-and-go coffee, drinks, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, salads, & sandwiches.

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

Broadway Burger Bar and Grill

Gourmet burgers cooked over an open flame including the eatery’s signature 24-oz. Hubcap Burger. Full service bar and live entertainment.

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.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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

The Palm

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

Trump Plaza 441-6000

24 Central Cafe

11pm to 1am. 1.855.500.ROBERTS or visit RobertsAtlanticCity.com

Roberto’s Italian Buffet

Royal Albert’s Palace

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, HäagenDazs, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Sarah’s Cookies.

Trump Taj Mahal 449-1000

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

Rainforest Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345 -5757. rainforestcafe.com. Burgers, steaks and seafood served

Spice Road

A selection of eateries and shops:

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

Maharaj Express & Salad Express

Plate American Cafe

Moon at Dynasty

Tony Luke’s

Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order and more.

Il Mulino New York

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Max’s Prime

Sultan’s Feast

Authentic Indian food and fusion kababs. Create your own fresh salads. Also featuring fusion sandwiches and wraps made to order.

An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood. 2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 4410400. evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.

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

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11ammid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.). Offers two distinct, side-by-side dining experiences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino.

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.

Bite into the “real taste of South Philly” with renowned cheesesteaks and other top notch sandwiches.

amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.

Dynasty

An authentic pizzeria with Italian specialties and more.

Perry’s Pizza

Sofia’s in Margate

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

Classic steakhouse located just off the casino floor. Sun.-Thurs.: 5-10pm; Fri., Sat. The Lounge at Robert’s 4pm-1am, dinner 5-11pm, Late night lounge menu

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

Panda Express

Fast, casual Asian cuisine with a full menu.

Sbarro

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.

Starbucks

Gourmet coffee and tea. n

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