Taste of South Jersey - Holiday/Fall/Winter, 2008 by Atlantic City

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Gourmet Flavor Without The Gourmet Price: Wellington’s & Il Verdi Tropicana’s award-winning restaurants are now serving up one-of-a-kind pre-ﬁxe menus! Both menus offer three courses with choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert.

Only $35.00 per guest* Sunday – Thursday

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Celebrating Our Anniversary 2008 1967 41st

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Don’t Let Our Name Fool You!

“Best Seafood Restaurant” Philadelphia Magazine 2007

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We Serve More Than Award Winning Crab Dishes. We Feature Lobster, Juicy Prime Rib, Steak and Fresh Fish From Around The World...

Best of All, We’re Right Next Door!

Live Music & Dancing Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

On the Circle in Somers Point Call 927-7377

VOTED “Best Place to Dance to The Oldies” “Silver” 2008 Press Readers Poll

Open 7 Days Year ’Round for Lunch and Dinner

Renault Winery Gourmet Restaurant. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings. Six-course gourmet dinners, wine tastings & dancing. Sunday Brunch 10am until 2pm.

Joseph’s Restaurant. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. A la carte dining at its finest. Full service bar. “Fall Harvest” special three course dinner - valid through November 20.

Renault Winery Resort & Golf / Award Winning Restaurants

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INTRODUCING

A LEGEND WITHIN A LEGEND

New York’s most celebrated Italian restaurant comes to Trump Taj Mahal . Experience the legendary Il Mulino New York and its devotion to serving time-honored original recipes in generous portions. The feeling is sophisticated yet lively. The food? Prepare to fall in love. When two icons join together, expect extraordinary things.

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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 2008 holiday dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 11th edition. As the number of extraordinary restaurants continues to grow in the greater Atlantic City region, we’re certain that you will find this dining guide a helpful tool when deciding where to dine out this festive season. You’ll also be able to access this guide online at acweekly.com. Atlantic City Weekly’s holiday edition of Taste of South Jersey is a great guide for local diners, as well as visitors, to keep handy for the next few months and beyond. Good for both social and casual outings, Taste of South Jersey caters to couples looking for a night out or businesses hosting a special holiday event or meeting. Inside you will find some of southern New Jersey’s finest restaurants, several of which offer banquet rooms for private parties. 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 609-6467338. All material in Taste of South Jersey® is copyright 2008 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 Listings Editor Mike Pritchard Art Director Kevin McCarty Production Director Paul Haupt III Production Manager Diana DeLorenzo Senior Graphic Designer Doug Wipf Graphic Designers LeTera Haynes, Matt Prowell, Arthur Shimko Jr., Dawn Trunfio Production Coordinator Kathleen Holmes-Disbrow, ext. 14 Advertising Sales Manager Kathy Heery, ext. 16; kheery@acweekly.com Advertising Account Executives Robert Downey, Jr., ext. 18; Jennifer Esposito, ext. 29; Rick Goldstein; ext. 17; Steve Minyon, ext. 13; Steve Novick, ext. 38; Madelon Woller, ext. 21 Accounts Receivable Jean Kelly Circulation Manager Bill Beck, ext. 24; bbeck@acweekly.com Publisher Lewis B. Steiner, ext. 11; lsteiner@acweekly.com

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SPEND THE HOLIDAYS WITH US. 3 COURSES. JUST $35. Trump Plaza’s gourmet restaurants are bringing you satisfying dinners for a fabulous price. Select an appetizer, soup or salad and entrée from special offerings handpicked by our executive chef. All for only $35. At Max’s Steakhouse, feast on your choice of the finest, freshest steaks and more. Roberto’s selections include Italian specialties prepared with a creative flair. Roberto’s Wednesday & Thursday Max’s Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Reservations are suggested. 609-441-6777. Tax and gratuity not included. Not available on holidays. Subject to change or cancellation at management’s discretion.

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contents Aneglo’s Fairmount Tavern �� 8

Mays Landing Diner �� 14

Berkshire Grill �� 4

Mexico Restaurant �� 15

Blue Heron Pines �� 19

Oyster Creek Inn �� 8

Cavallino Nero �� 14

Phillips Seafood �� 2

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant �� 16

Red Room Café �� 13

Corky’s �� 10 Crab Trap �� 6 Dock’s Oyster House �� 15 Downbeach Deli �� 17 Hard Rock Cafe �� 15 Johnny Rockets �� 17

Renault Winery �� 6 Ruth’s Chris Steak House �� 24 Sofia �� 4 Starr

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T.W. Howells �� 16

Joy Luck Palace �� 19

Tomatoe’s �� 3

Knife & Fork �� 4

Tropicana �� 5

La Hacienda �� 15

Trump Plaza �� 9

Laguna Grill �� 19

Trump Taj Mahal �� 7

Ma France Creperie �� 17

W.L. Goodfellows �� 17

Come Dine On The Boards Voted #1 Throughout The South and Now In New Jersey

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Il Mulino executive chef Michael Mazza shows off a pair of specialties at the new restaurant, which just opened at the Trump Taj Mahal.

The

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Atlantic City’s restaurant renaissance brings with it food from all over the globe By Mike Pritchard

tlantic City’s seaside location, nestled among rich bays and between major seafood markets in New York and Philadelphia, has always made the resort a seafood lover’s paradise. Local diners can recite endless litanies of the perfect recipes for Atlantic black bass, soft-shell blue claws, weakfish and little necks. Combined with the simple fare of the area’s boardwalks and an occasional steak shipped in form New York, the city’s dining landscape was steeped in tradition and local fare. But that was then. A look at the city’s fine-dining options can now take you around the country without ever venturing away from the comfort of your bread plate. Dungeness crab from the Pacific Northwest, halibut and king crab from the Bering Sea, Kobe beef from Japan, clams and muscles from the Gulf of Mexico and everywhere else bivalves are harvested. As the city’s restaurant choices have multiplied, so has the procession of trucks bringing delicacies from around the world into the city. “I think one of the reasons you’ve seen this is because of the amount of top chefs who have come into the city,” says Brian Brennan, spokesperson for the Borgata, which offers several gourmet restaurants at its property. “They’ve come into the city offering a lot of signature dishes that they’ve brought with them. They want specific ingredients to complement those dishes.” At Wolfgang Puck’s American Grille at the Borgata, for example, sautéed Florida grouper nestles against sweet Jersey-corn soup on the menu, a mixture of New Jersey’s best with specially brought-in ingredients. Michael Schulson’s new Izakaya offers Kobe beef specialties alongside yellow-fin tuna and Alaskan king crab. At the Borgata’s Sea Blue, din-

ers can experience seafood ranging from Gulf prawns and Virginia clams to Dungeness crab cakes. For a special treat, the restaurant offers Iranian, Russian and Siberian caviar. Also expanding the area’s choices are the number of upscale chain and steakhouses that have come into the resort. From Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s Midwestern beef to Phillips Seafood’s Chesapeake crab cakes and rainbow trout Almandine, Atlantic City diners can taste regional specialties from around the country. Some of the new cuisine, however, embraces regional specialties while combining them with international styles. Moon at Dynasty, at the Trump Taj Mahal, for example, offers two special sushi rolls with a local flare. The Margate roll features smoked salmon and cream cheese while the Jersey Shore roll features Old Bay seasoned shrimp. The final ingredient in this smorgasbord is the infusion of legendary restaurants into the scene, such as the new Patsy’s at the Atlantic City Hilton or the Italian cuisine of Il Mulino New York at the Taj Mahal. The Quarter at the Tropicana offers New York’s Palm restaurant and the legendary Carmine’s. These restaurants and others, bring Manhattan’s tradition of top-notch dishes to the Atlantic City scene. The city also boasts four restaurants from the Stephen Starr company of Philadelphia, including The Continental and Buddakan at The Pier Shops at Caesars and Chelsea Prime and Teplitzky’s at the newly opened Chelsea Hotel. Each brings with them the best of the Philadelphia restaurant scene. While southern New Jersey will always be home to fine Atlantic seafood and sweet New Jersey produce, a dining trip through Atlantic City can now take anybody home. Wherever home may be. n

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diningguide Atlantic City For more 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.

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern 2300 Fairmount Ave. 3442439. www.angelosfairmounttavern.com. Angelo’s has flourished for three generations of Mancusos, making it an institution in A.C. with its Italian menu. Specials include lobster ravioli and stuffed salmon. Open for lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–3pm and dinner Mon.–Fri. 5–11pm, Sat. and Sun. 4:30–11pm. Banquet rooms now available.

Buddakan At The Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-0100. Stephen Starr’s restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks. Chef Darrell Raymond incorporates dishes from the restaurant’s two forbearers (NYC and Philly), while developing original modern specialties. Mon.-Fri. lunch noon-3:30pm; dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-10pm (bar to 11pm); Fri. 5-11pm (bar to midnight), Sat. noon-11pm (bar to midnight) and Sun. noon-10pm (bar to 11pm).

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ At Tropicana, 340-4000. Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads. Open Mon.-Fri. 8am–11pm; Sat. 8am–midnight, Sun. 8am-10pm.

Dock’s Oyster House 2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. www.docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar with 10 to 20 dif-

ferent oyster selections nightly, and an extensive wine list. Dinner is served daily from 5pm.

Hard Rock Cafe At Trump Taj Mahal. 4410007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–midnight; Fri.–Sat. 11am–1am. Live music.

Johnny Rockets At Bally’s, 340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily 8–11am. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11ammidnight during the week, 11am-3am on weekends. Also located inside Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing.

Knife & Fork 3600 Atlantic Ave. Corner of Atlantic and Pacific aves. www.knifeandforkinn.com. 344-1133. Historic landmark restaurant renovated by the Dougherty family (owners of Dock’s Oyster House). The finest seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill. Extensive wine selection. Open daily for dinner from 5pm; bar opens at 4pm. Friday lunch, 11:30am–4:30pm.

Mexico Restaurant 3810 Ventnor Ave. 344-0366. Cocktail lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer. Open seven days from 11am–10pm.

Phillips Seafood At The Pier Shops at Caesars, 348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes since 1956. Executive chef Paul Drew provides the freshest seafood available. This stylish restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and features an open, expedition kitchen with two wood burning stoves and live lobster tanks.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 2020 Atlantic Ave. 1-800-

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544-0808, ext. 198. www. serioussteaks.com. A distinctive dining experience at The Walk. Aged, corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list. Open Mon.–Thurs. 5–10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5–11pm, Sun. 4–9pm. Lounge open daily from 4pm.

menu. Best kosher deli in NJ. Open 8am-8pm daily.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

Sofia

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

The Continental At The Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-8300, www.continentalac. com. Starr’s “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. 11am4pm. Dinner Sun.–Thurs. 4– 10pm ; Fri.-Sat. 4–11pm (bar stays open until midnight).

Brigantine Laguna Grill 1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. www.lagunagrill.com. Martini bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Great views.

Downbeach Ventnor, Margate & Longport Downbeach Deli 8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 8237310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner (our specialty is the smoked fish) items, plus fabulous desserts and a children’s

Red Room Café 141 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor. 822-1067. Gourmet pizzas, Italian specialties. Casual dining with a new twist. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 410pm. Closed Mondays. 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. Restaurant, bar and private events. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. Happy hour every day 4-7pm, Sunset menu available 3-6pm (except Sat.). Wednesday is Martini Night ($5 martinis and complementary buffet); Thurs. half-price appetizers (bar only); Fri. Half-price wine bottle (special wine list). Live music Wed., Fri., Sat. Open Mon.Fri. from 3pm; Sat.-Sun. from noon. Food and drink during NFL games.

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

Mainland Berkshire Grill Black Horse Pike at English Creek Ave., EHT. 272-8808. www.berkshiregrill.net. Open Mon.–Thurs. 4–11pm; Fri. & Sat. 4pm–mid.; Sun. 3–10pm. Great seafood and thick, juicy, tender steaks. Continued on page 14

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Blue Heron Pines

Crab Trap

La Hacienda

550 Country Club Dr., EHT. 272-8808. www.blueheronpines.com. Offering the Grille Room and the more formal Restaurant at Blue Heron Pines. Now booking holiday parties.

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

265 S. New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway, 652-6050. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Same owners as Mexico in A.C. Restaurant open daily 11am– 10pm. Lunch specials. Live music.

Cavallino Nero 4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties, seafood, steaks, lamb chops, soups and more. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open daily at 12pm.

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 9273663, www.charliesbar.com. Popular Buffalo wings. Open Mon.–Sat. 7am–3am; Sun. noon–3am. Serving lunch 11am–4pm. Dinner 4pm–midnight. Late-night menu to 2am. No credit cards.

Goodfellows, W.L. 310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway; 652-1942. Home of the French Fried Lobster Tail. Open from 11:30am. Sunday brunch from 11am. Children’s menu. Bar open until midnight weekdays and 2am weekends. Happy hours 4–8pm weekdays and 10pm–midnight daily.

Joy Luck Palace 748 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. 641-5533. Serving Dim Sum and more daily.

Mays Landing Diner 6177 Harding Highway (Rt. 40), Mays Landing. 625-5051. Classic NJ diner with an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu with pies and desserts. Baking is done on the premises. Sun.-Thurs. 7am11pm. Fri.-Sat. 7am-midnight.

Oyster Creek Inn 41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 652-8565. Old-fashioned fresh seafood house with waterfront dining. Open Tues.–Sun. 4–9pm. Early-bird menu 4–5:45pm. Closed Mon.

Renault Winery 72 N. Breman Ave, Egg Harbor

City. 965-2111. Gourmet restaurant open Fri. 5-8pm; Sat. 5–9pm; Sunday brunch from 10am–2pm, dinner from 4:30–7:30pm. Joseph’s Restaurant open daily.

TW Howell’s 341 West White Horse Pike (Odesse Ave. & Rt.9), Pomona. 892-3704. Chef Tom Howell (formerly of the Hi-Point) offers summertime BBQs as well as catering for any event. Open daily.

Ocean City Ma France Creperie 506 9th St., Ocean City. 3999955. www.mafrancecreperie. com. Enjoy a quaint eatery with an art-inspired decor while feasting on French cuisine. Serving a variety of crepes, salads, quiche and more. Open Thu.–Fri. 11am-8pm; Sat. 8:30am– 8:30pm. Sun. 8:30am–3pm. n

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Southern Italian Cuisine Seafood • Steaks • Pasta • Italian Specialties Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Outside Catering for All Occasions Open Daily from 11am 4760 BLACK HORSE PIKE, MAYS LANDING · 625-0144 1/4 Mile West of the Hamilton Mall • Corner of Rt. 322 & Cologne Ave.

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BALLY’s 340-2000 Arturo’s Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York flare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria. Open 5:30–10pm Sun.–Thurs.; Fri. 5–11; Sat. 5:30–11.

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.

Fulu Wok & Fry Casual Asian cuisine at the

Claridge tower, open daily.

Johnny Rockets A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily 8–11am. Lunch & dinner served daily from 11am-midnight during the week, 11am3am on weekends.

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

Pickles Deli Hours: Sat. 11:30am–10pm; Sun. 11:30am–9pm; 11:30am–9pm; 10pm–7am; Tues.–Fri. 11:30am–9pm.

tapas. Hours: Fri. , Sat. 5:30– 11pm; Sun. brunch 10am–2pm; dinner, 5:30–10pm; Mon., Tues. 5:30–10pm; closed Wed., Thurs. Preview bar open daily 4–11pm.

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection

Sidewalk Café Buffet

1-866-MYBORGATA Bobby Flay Steak

Cafeteria-style dining. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily 7:30am–noon; $21.99 (plus tax) for dinner Tues., Fri.–Sun. 1pm–approximately 8pm.

6ix: A Bistro American bistro, open 24 hours, except closed Mon. 10pm, reopens Tues. 7am. Located on the sixth floor. Breakfast served anytime.

Red Pearl Modern Asian cuisine served

The Reserve/Preview Bar up fresh in casual setting. On Bally’s new, iconic culinary experience. Seasonal celebration of great steaks and seafood. The restaurant’s Preview Bar offers the latest mixologist creations and its own take on seafood

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the sixth floor. Hours: Wed.– Sun. 5:30–11pm.

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

(formerly of The Hi-Point)

BORGATA

Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood. Open Tues.–Thurs. 5–11pm; Fri.–Sat. 5pm–midnight; Sun. 4–10pm. Closed Mon.

Borgata Buffet Extensive buffet menu. $28.95 (plus tax) for dinner Mon.–Fri. (4:30–9pm). Sat. (4:30–10pm). Sun. (3:15– 9pm). Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (8–11:30am); Brunch, $23.95 Sun. (8am– 2:30pm). Lunch. $17.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (noon–4pm).

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800 Shore Rd. Somers Point 927-FOOD

OUR ONLY LIMITATION IS YOUR IMAGINATION

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

(3663)

Bar & Restaurant At the Shore Since ‘44

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Open 7am - 3 am Grand menu till 2am

13 LCD HD TVs & 3 HD Big Screens

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Open Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve

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Fine Casual Dining at its Best

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Food, Fun & Friendliness reminiscent of Every Johnny Rockets feel-good America. restaurant boasts great-tasting food BREAKFAST

served 8am-11am 7 days a week

Johnny Rockets is the place where every Guest can enjoy all-American favorites served with a smile!

You’ll Delight In Our Crepes, Great Food, Organic Coffees and Fresh Fruit Juices!

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from a menu of all-American favorites including juicy hamburgers, handdipped shakes and malts and freshlybaked apple pie. Guests also enjoy an all-American diner look and feel, servers who know the secret behind getting ketchup out of the bottle, tabletop jukeboxes that belt out tunes for a nickel and authentic décor.

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taste menu guide Continued from page 16 with an array of premiere beverages and desserts. Open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 7am-8pm; Wed. open 24 hours starting at 7am; Thurs. overnight-8pm; Fri. & Sat.,7am-2am.

Gypsy Bar Open Mon. & Wed. 5pm–1am (no food); Tues. 11:30am-1am (no food); Thurs. 5pm-2am; Fri. 5pm–3am; Sat. noon– 3am; Sun. noon–1am

Izakaya A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson, offers hot and cold appetizers, a la carte grilled meats and fishes, a sushi bar, tempura selections and heartier entrees. Open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 5–11pm; Fri. 5pm-12am; Sat. 5pm-2am.

9:30pm; Fri. & Sat.: 5-11pm; Closed Mon., Tues. & Sun.

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

The Metropolitan 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

Domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse. Open Mon.-Thurs. 5-11pm; Fri. & Sat.: 5pm-12am.; Closed on Sun.

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., Tues., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 511pm in the tavern. The main room is open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 5-9:30pm; Fri & Sat 5-11 pm. Closed Wed. & Thurs.

Ombra

Caesars

Noodles of the World Open Mon.–Thurs. noon– 2am; Fri. noon–4am; Sat. 11am–4am; Sun. 11am–2am.

Old Homestead Steak House

An inviting trattoria and wine bar styled after old-world winemaking estates. Open Wed. & Thurs. 5–10 pm (bar until 11pm); Fri. & Sat. 5–11pm (bar until 1am). Sun. 4-10pm. Closed Mon. & Tues.

Risi Bisi Casual Italian fare. Open Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 7am–2pm; Fri.Sat. 7am–12am; Sun. 7am8pm. Closed on Tues.

SeaBlue Celebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood. Open Mon., Thurs. & Sun 5– 9:30pm. Fri. & Sat. 5–11pm. Closed Tues. & Wed.

348-4411 Nero’s Sunday Brunch Served 10am–2pm in the Forum Lounge, second level. Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe Roma Coffee shop w/take-out available. Open daily 24 hours for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar

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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.

Contemporary, two-tiered restaurant offers modern Italian cuisine with a classical twist. Open Wed. & Thurs. 5-

Buffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus

La Piazza Buffet

tax) for breakfast daily (8:00– 11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:45am–4pm); $22.99 (plus tax) for dinner (4–9pm). Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. noon –11pm, Sun. noon – 9pm.

Mia Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner served Tues., Wed., Thurs. 5:30–10:30pm; weekends until 11:30pm. Bar & lounge open until 2am; closed Sunday & Monday.

Morton’s 449-1044. www.mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 5:30–11pm; 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. 6pm –11pm.

Primavera Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites. Reservations recommended.Open Sun. & Mon. 530 – 10pm, Fri. & Sat., 6pm – 11pm.

The Bacchanal Guests treat themselves to a lavish, five-course dinner while magicians, musicians, wine “goddesses,” and costumed staff entertain and provide shoulder rubs. Open Fri.–Sat., 6–11pm.

Venice Bar Catch the latest game or just relax with the most updated sports scores. Stadium size sandwiches, salads, and soups. Full bar available.

The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan 674-0100. Stephen Starr’s restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining

nooks. Chef Darrell Raymond incorporates 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. Starr’s “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. 11am4pm. 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.

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

Souzai Sushi & Sake Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

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Hilton

441-5000 Bluepoint Bar

347-7111 Cappuccino’s

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

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open daily from 7am.

Club Cappuccino

Corner Grille & Deli

Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $21.99 (plus tax), Mon.–Wed.; $9.99 (plus tax) Fri.–Sun. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon-9pm; Mon. & Tues. noon-4pm. Closed Thurs.

Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

Empress Gem Noodle Bar

McCormick & Schmick’s

An upscale noodle bar, inside Treasure Palace, the Asian gaming room. A full menu of authentic Asian noodle dishes. Open: Sun.–Thurs. noon–1am; Fri.–Sat. noon–3am.

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

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.

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 Monday.

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

Waterfront Buffet Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99 (plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $18.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Mon. & Fri., 8:30am– noon brunch, 4–9pm dinner; Tues. & Wed., noon–9pm dinner; Thurs. 4–9pm dinner; Sat. 8:30am–noon brunch, 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am–1:30pm brunch, 2–9pm dinner.

Cornucopia Buffet

Horizons A lovely ocean view is a perk at this 24-hour restaurant 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. 5:30-11pm; Sun.–Tues. 6 –10pm; closed Wed.–Thurs. A bar menu is available Sun. 4:3010pm; Fri. 4:30-11pm; Sat. 5pm–mid. For reservations, call 340-7585.

Peregrines’ The only five-star rated dining establishment in Atlantic City, awarded by the American Academy of Restaurant & Hospitality Sciences. A gourmet restaurant offering regional and international contemporary cuisine featuring seafood. Open for dinner Thurs.–Sun. Reservations recommended.

Sterling Brunch Sun. brunch in Oak’s with Australian rack of lamb, Maine lobster tails, champagne, cavier, made-to-order omelets. Seven cooking stations.

The Oaks New York-style steakhouse featuring prime meats and the freshest seafood served in a refined atmosphere. Open for dinner Wed.–Sun. Reservations recommended..

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 daily.

Resorts

Showboat

344-6000 Asian Spice

343-4000 Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.

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

Boardwalk Perks

Serves fresh crepes, overstuffed sandwiches, made-toorder pizza and desserts.

Casa Di Napoli

Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Sun.–Thurs. 7am– 10pm; Fri.–Sat. 7am–2am.

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

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

French Quarter Buffet

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: $16.99 (plus tax) Mon.–Fri.; $23.99 (plus tax) Sat. & Sun.; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun. $3 discount for members of the Resorts Destination Casino Club. Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–6:30pm; Sat.–Sun. breakfast. 9am– 11:30am; Sat. dinner noon– 9pm; Sun. dinner noon–7pm.

Capriccio This perennial Zagat Awardwinning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Open for dinner Wed.–Sat. Hours: Wed-Fri. 6-11pm; Sat. 5-11pm. Sun. brunch 9:30am–2pm.

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

Gallagher’s Steakhouse 340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse (where

Seafood, steaks, a Bayou salad bar and homemade desserts, self-serve cappuccino machine. $17.99 (plus tax) for lunch Sun.–Tues. noon–4pm; $21.99 for dinner Sun.–Tues. 4–9pm; $19.99 for dinner Fri. 4–10pm; $17.99 for lunch Sat. noon–4; $25.99 for dinner Sat. 4–10pm. Kids under 3 are free; kids 4–11 are half price.

House of Blues Restaurant 236-BLUE. New Orleans-style restaurant and bar. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11:30am–10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11:30am–midnight. Live music Thurs. 9pm, Sat. 10pm.

Mansion Cafe Hearth-baked biscuits, overstuffed sandwiches, hearty salads and more. Open 24 hours daily. Home of the $3 Big Easy Burger.

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

Tropicana 340-4000 il Verdi Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

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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.

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

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

world-famous” chicken wings served by the famous Hooters girls.

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

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Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads. Open Mon.Fri. 8am–11pm; Sat. 8am–midnight, Sun. 8am-10pm.

Starbucks

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

The Quarter at the Tropicana:

Create-A-Cone

A Dam Good Sports Bar

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

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

Fiesta Buffet

Carmine’s

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

Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8– 11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. $24.95 (plus tax) for dinner Mon.–Thurs. noon–8pm; Fri. noon–9pm; Sat. 2–10pm; Sun. 2–8pm.

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.

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

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

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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Imperial Court

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

Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and assortment of familiar items. Open for dinner.

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

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. Live entertainment Wed.–Sat.

Trump Marina

The Café Full breakfast fare served from 4am to noon. Also serving delistyle lunch and casual dinners.

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.

Broadway Buffet Salads, pasta and hot & cold entrees, fresh carved meat and all-you-can-eat u-peel shrimp. $18.95 for lunch/dinner Tues.–Thurs.; $21.95 for lunch/dinner Fri.–Sun. (includes seafood buffet). Hours: Tues.Thurs. 11:30am-6pm, Fri. & Sun. 11:30am-8pm and Sat. 11:30am-9pm.

burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.

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.

Trump Taj Mahal 449-1000 Dynasty Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar. Open Fri.–Sun. 6–11pm.

Hard Rock Café On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–midnight; Fri.–Sat. 11am–1am.

Il Mulino New York

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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.

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.

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.

449-9300. Seafood, salad, “nearly world-famous” chicken wings and the “more than a mouthful burger” all served by the Hooters girls.

Max’s

Mark Anthony’s

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

Harbor View

Rainforest Café

Gourmet restaurant, featuring the latest trends in Italian cuisine from pasta to veal, beef and chicken to a variety of gourmet pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven. Hours: Wed.–Sat. 6– 11pm; Sunday brunch 10am– 2pm. Closed Mon. & Tues.

1-800-777-8477 The Bayside Buffet Breakfast and dinner buffet. $12.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily 8–11:30am; $19.99 (plus tax) for Prime Rib & Shrimp Buffet Mon.–Thurs. noon–8pm; $24.99 (plus tax) for Seafood Buffet Fri. & Sun. noon–9pm, Sat. noon–10pm.

Cosimo’s Pizza Casual Italian cuisine.

DJ’s Steakhouse Offers a blend of traditional favorites, along with newer items that have a hint of Asian flair and Orleans style. Also has a raw bar and fresh seafood. A Sunday four-course dinner menu is available for $65 per person.

Hooters

Featuring seafood specialties and steaks with views of the marina and city skyline. Open for dinner and brunch. Sun. champagne brunch, 10am–2pm.

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

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. www.rainforestcafe.com. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11am–9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am– 11pm. Exotic salads, pastas,

creations and fully cooked selections. Open Fri.–Sun. 6–11pm.

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 received 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.).

Spice Road

A selection of eateries and shops:

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, Panini’s and gelato. Open 24 Hours Mon., Tues. & Wed.; Thurs., Fri. & Sun. 7am–9pm; Sat. 7am–midnight.

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

Moon at Dynasty

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