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No Bull Mattress & More Did Your Clock Ring in the New Year? No Bull Mattress & More has the prices you have been looking for. They have something for everyone. Saving every customer 55 to 80 percent every minute of every day in a no haggle, no hassle, no pressure environment. No Bull Mattress & More truly is the little guy the big guys hope you don’t find. That is their motto, and there may not be a more fitting one for any business anywhere. Located in a little warehouse next to Dunkin’ Donuts at 2060 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill, take one step inside the front door and you will instantly realize it is unlike any mattress store you have ever been in. Carole Cutry is the owner and operator with family employees. With virtually no paid advertising, and operating out of a warehouse rather than a big expensive showroom, she simply does not have the overhead that all the others have and can therefore hit lower

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Be Mobile for the Holidays Allrite Mobility has been delivering results since we opened in early 2017. Our goal is to provide tremendous value and a superior customer experience to all of our consumers. Our company has a knowledgeable staff experienced in all makes and models of electric scooters and wheelchairs. We want you and loved ones to ‘Be Mobile Again’ and are here to assist with all of your mobility needs. Here at Allrite we offer a wide variety of new, pre-owned and refurbished mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, power lift chairs, power lift recliners, accessories and repairs. We buy pre-owned mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs that are no longer needed or are not in use. Our technical staff rigorously tests each scooter and performs maintenance and repairs to refurbish it to work like new. Every mobility scooter we sell comes with the scooter manual, an electric charger and the added benefit of huge savings. Does your mobility scooter not hold a charge for as long as it used to? We also carry a wide range of mobility batteries in store from Deep Cycle, Gel and AGM that will have you up and running like new in no time at all. Allrite Mobility performs repairs on all makes and models of electric and manual scooters and wheelchairs, from missing or bad armrests, worn out or replacement seats, replacement tires, brakes to repairing electrical systems. Do you have a favorite color or are you a big sports fan? We love when people make requests to personalize their scooter to better suit their needs! Visit us online at www.allritemobility.com to learn more about our products and services or stop by our showroom in historic downtown Maple Shade at 123 E. Main Street.

Navigating Medicare Insurance Supplements Brian Zimmerman has been in the Insurance business since 1989, helping small business owners, individuals and seniors get Health and Life Insurance. Purchasing a Medicare plan can be extremely confusing. Every time you turn on the TV there’s a Medicare commercial or your mailbox is full of advertisements. If you’re turning 65, it’s almost impossible to figure out what plan to go with. Some of you may need help picking up Part B. I’ve been doing this for over 35 years and I represent all the carriers. I’ll make sure your doctors and hospitals

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“Monterey Prime American Grill: A Culinary Oasis in Mt. Laurel” In the heart of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, a highly rated new restaurant has emerged, creating a buzz in the local dining scene. Monterey Prime American Grill, the brainchild of renowned Restaurateur Dave Magrogan, stands as a testament to culinary excellence. Nestled adjacent to the Aloft hotel, the independently owned restaurant boasts its own entrance and freestanding patios, ensuring a distinctive identity and a luxurious ambiance. Magrogan, a seasoned veteran with two decades of expertise in the restaurant industry, is the CEO and Founder of Harvest Seasonal Grill, The Jupiter

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Coping with Grief Grief is not a permanent state, but a process one goes through as a means of coping with loss. Everyone experiences grief differently, but it always hurts. From sadness to guilt, anger and/or fear, support services are available to give you the opportunity to share your feelings with a professional or with others who are also experiencing loss. Common types of grief services & support •In-person and online supI SERVE LUNCH AT MY CHILD’S SCHOOL, BUT STILL CAN’T AFFORD TO PUT FOOD ON OUR TABLE. Melissa, Michigan

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Upgrades to high roller and nightlife amenities among Hard Rock’s 2024 plans By CHUCK DARROW The Sun

In his classic 1977 film, “Annie Hall,” Woody Allen’s character, Alvy Singer, suggests that a relationship is like a shark: It must keep moving forward or it will die. Well, it’s not too much of a stretch to suggest this holds true for casinos as well. Regardless of whatever prior level of success a gambling den has achieved, resting on laurels can be detrimental, if not fatal; there has to be forward motion. “Move forward” is definitely on George Goldhoff’s to-do list. Goldhoff is president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, AyCee’s largest adult playpen. During a recent interview, he outlined some of what is in store for his property in 2024. While the cultivation of what are known in the vernacular as high rollers has always been part of the Hard Rock game plan, Goldhoff described what appears to be a greater emphasis on the luring and maintenance of the highest of highend players. For starters, there is the recent redo of nine ultra-luxe suites on the 39th, 40the and 41st floors. The most noteworthy aspect of the four-month renovation project is the creation of two units of 4,000 and 2,600 square feet – out of what had been the two-story Maharajah Suite. In order to more efficiently get the premium players to the Rock, “We bought a beautiful, brand new helicopter, which we’ll be keeping in Atlantic City,” said Goldhoff. “It’s 26 minutes from here to

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the West 30th Street helipad in Manhattan,” he added. “We will be bringing our players back and forth from there, from Philadelphia, from the Hamptons, from Stanford, Connecticut – from all over.” The above additions, he added, go hand in hand with the November debut of the casino’s high-limit slot parlor, whose machines, Goldhoff proudly noted, paid out some $20 million in its first three weeks of operation.

Lest anyone fear the Rock is squeezing out its less-affluent guests, Goldhoff, who was named president last January, was quick to point out that top-tier players comprise but a small fraction of his gambling den’s customer base. As he put it, while “we’re gonna be in [the high-end] game, that game is 10 percent of our business. The other 90 percent is the steak; up there is the sizzle. “We are not the Four Seasons, we are Kimpton Hotels,” he con-

tinued, “we’re one level down.” Most important, at least as far as the Hard Rock brand is concerned, is the continued dedication to presenting entertainment in a variety of venues, from the 7,000-seat Etess Arena to various bars and restaurants. While the casino remains locked into second place behind Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in terms of revenue, it has become clear the Big B has ceded its position as the city’s show business leader to the pleasure dome that spent 28 years operating under the Trump Taj Mahal banner (beginning in 1990). Goldhoff said he expects his 2024 entertainment budget to be “in the same zip code” of last year’s—around $30 million. But there will be a noticeable change going forward: Expect fewer headliners in the 1,300seat Sound Waves theater relative to previous years. According to Goldhoff, the level of talent that has traditionally been booked into Sound Waves has not been as big a draw as expected. Instead, he promised, “We’ll be leaning more into the Etess Arena,” which regularly attracts some of the biggest national and international tours—and gives fans the chance to see top-shelf acts in a space a half-to-a-third as large as other venues that host that caliber of performer. However, he noted that the series of Sunday-afternoon production shows (e.g. “Disco Inferno,” “Euphoria”) will continue in the room. Goldhoff is also enthusiastic about smaller-scale additions and adjustments to the enter-

tainment scene at his joint. “We’re looking to improve our Lobby Bar, where people go to dance,” he offered. “We’ll make that a little bit more, I would say, exclusive; not more expensive, but, a better environment to relax in. And we’re, investing in our restaurants.” Goldhoff is especially high on a new wrinkle in entertainment programming. “We’re going to get into, we’ll call it the nightlife business. Not the nightclub business, but nightlife, where we’re going to have a more-boutiquey ultra-lounge. It will be a bit of a surprise. We’ll open it in May. “We’re getting more into that nightlife business so people have the opportunity to enjoy something after they’ve attended [a headliner] show.” Another element of the expanded-nightlife blueprint is the Friday-and-Saturday, post-dinner activity at the popular Council Oak steakhouse that begins this month. “We have a stage there and we have entertainment that goes from 10 until midnight,” offered Goldhoff, who added there will also be a limited, late-night menu. Also on the 2024 docket is the full rollout of the Unity player-rewards card, which will allow customers to avail themselves of benefits at Hard Rock casino outlets around the country. Despite all of these plans, Goldhoff takes the most pride in Hard Rock’s ongoing engagement with the Atlantic City community at-large. While all of the casinos donate money and resources to a variety of pro-

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grams and causes, the casino’s corporate parent, Hard Rock International, has as its slogan, “Love All, Serve All.” It’s a charge Goldhoff and his people take seriously—witness the casino’s recent “12 Days of Giving” charity program. A wide spectrum of non-profit organizations including the Community Food Bank of South Jersey, Salvation Army,

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St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Society shared in $100,000 provided by Hard Rock. “Our commitment to the community has been unwavering and that’s a big part of what Hard Rock does in every location,” he said. “And we’re going to continue to support the community in 2024—even more than we have in 2023.”

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renowned Palm in Philadelphia and brings a wealth of expertise to Monterey. Monterey’s menu shines with a variety of premium selections, including a stunning colossal crab cocktail from the raw bar. The appetizer selection features highlights such as the flavor-packed Angry Cashew Shrimp. The prime entrees showcase creative yet accessible dishes, including a 12-hour red wine-braised short rib, and a Tuna Au Poivre with decadent Cognac Cream Sauce. The butcher block features premium 28-day dry-aged steaks, veal, and lamb chops, complemented by addictive side dishes like Lump Crab Fried Rice. All desserts, including the Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding, are meticulously crafted in-house by Sous Chef Sally Ibrahim.

The popular and affordable Happy Hour with $6, $8, $10, and $12 options, including Wagyu Sliders and half-priced oysters is a hit. The bar room also hosts live music four nights a week. Monterey provides four private dining spaces with personalized menus for family, business, and wedding events. Ample parking and complimentary valet add to the convenience. If you’ve savored the excellence of Harvest Seasonal Grill and other Magrogan creations, The Monterey Grill promises to redefine the dining landscape in Mt. Laurel. Monterey Prime American Grill 558 Fellowship Road Mt. Laurel Township, NJ Open Daily 4pm (closed Monday) www.montereygrill.com (856)242-9050

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Its final episode aired more than 15 years ago, but there’s no denying the HBO mob series “The Sopranos” still has a special place in pop culture. The latest proof is the event set for Jan. 20 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. That evening, cast members Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltesanti), Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri) and Vincent Pastore (“Big Pussy” Bompensiero) will have a “sit down” with fans at La Strada at The Shore, the casino’s Italian restaurant. The event will provide fans the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the actors and ask them questions while enjoying a fourcourse meal created exclusively for the program by La Strada Executive Chef Ivano Centemeri. There will also be a performance by vocalist Michael Martocci, an AyCee favorite who specializes in paying tribute to Frank Sinatra. Admission is $125 per person. For tickets, go to opentable.com.

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JB Bakery, where everything is always Just Baked, and people are always smiling JB Bakery began as a bagel and bread shop in 1952. Over time, ownership passed from family to family, and the product line increased. Fifteen years ago, Burlington native Stephen Simon purchased JB and made it what it is today: a local landmark and dessert lover’s paradise that is regularly voted one of Burlington County’s best bakeries. Originally, JB stood for “John’s Burlington Bakery”, the bakery’s founders, Mr. Simon sees it as “Always Just Baked” because it operates 24 hours a day to produce freshbaked products. At JB, professional bakers and pastry chefs employ traditional methods to perfect the art of dessert making. They use scratch mixes and high-quality ingredients free of preservatives and imitation flavors, with

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