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“The biggest emotion in creation is the bridge to optimism.” —Brian May
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e’re not going to sugarcoat the stunning reversal of fortunes that have befallen Atlantic City. The closings of four casinos this year — three as of this writing and the possibility of a fifth in November — is virtually unprecedented in the business world. Yet each time Atlantic City has been knocked on her heels during her 160-year history, she’s displayed a remarkable resiliency. She’s picked herself up, spit in the eye of adversity, and always found a way to reinvent herself. Those who write the resort’s premature obituary point to the loss of thousands of hotel rooms. We prefer to see the thousands of rooms that are not only still open but, in many cases, are being upgraded. Entertainment? On most weekends, the Borgata alone offers more “name” artists in its two performing venues than casinos in other states offer in months. Under its new operator, Global Spectrum, Boardwalk Hall will be stepping up its policy of presenting some of the world’s top touring shows. Hungry? There are at least 70 dining outlets alone in Atlantic City’s casinos (and 100 or more outside the gaming resorts) that offer an international array of cuisine, overseen in some cases by “Iron Chefs” of TV Food Network fame. Wolfgang Puck and Bobby Flay have their own restaurants at Borgata. Guy Fieri isn’t an Iron Chef, but he may be the most popular and visible face of the food channel, and his new Chop House at Bally’s has been filled since it opened over the summer. Shopping? The Walk, in the heart of the city, has more than 100 outlet stores and will soon become a destination-within-a-destination when the Bass Pro Shop opens. From May through October — traditionally beach time — visitors don’t have to buy a tag to enjoy the pristinely clean sand and gentle surf. Try finding a free beach just about anywhere else along the East Coast. The Boardwalk, still Atlantic City’s main pedestrian thoroughfare as it’s been for over a century, is always evolving. Steel Pier will be adding the country’s second-largest observation wheel. Transportation is improving as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey looks for more airlines to service ACY, one of the best small airports in the country. New Jersey Transit’s Atlantic City line makes the resort easily accessible by rail with Amtrak connections through Philadelphia. Even with the shrinking gaming market, Atlantic City will still generate about $2.5 billion in casino revenue this year. That’s about half the $5.2 billion the industry won from players in 2006 — its best year ever — but it’s still a very healthy number. Once the city remedies its tax problems and the casino industry stabilizes, Atlantic City will straighten the crown on her head and continue her long reign as America’s Queen of Resorts.
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CONTENTS FEATURES Fashion Enhance your style and body type with these head-turning looks.
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Entertainment Remembering comedy luminaries Robin Williams and Joan Rivers.
D EPA RTME NTS Chatter 10 Local The buzz on happenings in and around our area. Spotlight 20 Education Building triumphant futures. Social Scene 34 The Get the picture on the latest events and happenings. of the Bunch 38 Best Creating delicious food and fine mariages for the perfect Autumn meal. Gallery 40 Dining All of the details on the area’s great dining venues.
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WITH THE BEVY OF wonderful farms peppered across New Jersey, there are certainly many options available for procuring a pumpkin. Whether you decide to head to the local patch to pick one from the vine, or simply purchase one from the corner store, choosing the perfect pumpkin is not as easy as it looks. Before purchasing, always examine the pumpkin from all sides. Soft spots and bruises are early signs of rot. For a sturdy Jack O’ Lantern, be sure your pumpkin has a flat spot or is level on the bottom so it will sit without rolling over. Make sure the stem stays attached to the pumpkin. Ideal pumpkins should have dried, somewhat brittle stems. And remember to always carry your pumpkin by the bottom so you don’t damage the stem. Happy carving!
Ocean City’s Ghostly
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FROM THE OCEAN to the bay, Ocean City abounds with tales of the supernatural as mysterious legends have surrounded the island for centuries. What is that shadow haunting the beaches at night? Many legends of buried treasure exist, as do the legends of pirate ghosts left behind to guard it. This candlelight walking tour strolls the avenues of Ocean City and reveals tales of the unknown and folklore of this popular shore town. Based on the book, “Ghost Stories of Ocean City, NJ”, the unique tour reveals the untold secrets of the boardwalk; from the mysterious encounters at the Flanders Hotel to sightings of the infamous Jersey Devil.
There Will Be Whales
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IT’S OFFICIAL! The New Jersey coast is one of the top places in the world to see whales, according to Destinations Travel Magazine. In their September 2014 issue, the magazine listed New Jersey as one of the premier whale watching locales alongside Hawaii, Alaska, California, and Mexico. Starting in March and lasting through December, whale watchers along the NJ coast can see humpback and finback whales circulate around the Cape May peninsula as they feed on bait fish. njlifestyleonline.com
Tea Time NOT JUST FOR THE BRITISH anymore, the high tea tradition has come to Atlantic County. Somers Point eatery, Latz’s By The Bay, has perfected their afternoon tea service and locals and visitors alike are donning their tea hats and joining the tradition. With over 32 tea varieties to choose from, along with housemade scones and savories, their tea service has been a big hit with customers of all ages, revealed owner and tea aficionado Adrienne Latz. “We have mothers coming in with their daughters, grandmothers coming in with their granddaughters, and we also host tea parties and events in the tea room,” said Latz. “We are so happy we can offer our customers this unique experience. Everyone simply loves it.”
T HE BUZ Z O N HA P P E N IN GS IN AN D A ROU N D O U R A R EA It’s A Boy!
THE CAPE MAY COUNTY Park and Zoo family has welcomed a bouncing baby boy bison. The calf arrived on September 10 and, according to the Zoo Veterinarians, is doing very well. Presently, the zoo’s bison herd includes the calf, his parents — 6-year-old Dam, Henrietta, and 6-year old-Sire, Hank — and his sister Snap, who was born at the zoo in August 2013. Toby, an unrelated 20-year-old female, is also a member of the herd. Both Henrietta and Hank came to the Cape May County Zoo from Six Flags Great Adventure in 2010.
Foodie Workshops
Lucy Takes the Challenge
LEARN HOW TO PREPARE three- and four-course dinners from around the globe without leaving South Jersey. Chef Jon Davies of Cape May leads the “An Evening in…” series, offered by the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College. Explore the “Land of Enchantment’s” fiery and robust cuisine centered on the chili pepper in An Evening in Santa Fe, Oct. 21. Dishes featured in this workshop include: pork green chile, salsa verde, chili rellenos, and enchiladas. Besides hot and sour soup and Kung Pao chicken, learn to prepare tea-smoked duck, twice-cooked pork and Szechuan beef and noodles in An Evening in Szechuan Province, Nov. 4. An Evening of French-influenced Foods will highlight French cuisine techniques melded with indigenous ingredients from the Banh Mi of Vietnam and the gumbos of Louisiana, to North Africa and the Caribbean, Nov. 18. Explore the origins and traditions of Sicily’s Christmas Eve feast in An Evening in La Vigilia, with a Sicilian Flair, Dec. 2. Learn how to make classic dishes with a modern twist, including stewed Baccala, Scungilli salad, mussels, clams, calamari, and more. All classes will be held from 6 – 9 PM at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing Campus.
FROM NEIGHBORS TO HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge seems to be everywhere lately, and everyone’s favorite pachyderm recently got in on all the action. On a warm Wednesday afternoon in September, the beloved landmark had an “elephant-sized amount of water” poured over her head, courtesy of the Margate City Fire Department. Lucy took the challenge in honor of Diane Riportella, a Lucy volunteer who died of ALS in 2012, according to Lucy the Elephant representatives.
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NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE recently issued a directive allowing the state’s casinos and racetracks to offer sports betting. According to the governor, he took his cue from previous federal court rulings that found that nothing in New Jersey law prohibits the casinos and horse racing tracks from offering sports betting. Atlantic City casinos and tracks can start offering betting immediately, explained Christie. Sports betting is legal under previous federal rulings as long as none of the wagers involve a collegiate game played in NJ or a NJ college team elsewhere in the country. njlifestyleonline.com
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The Zombies Are Coming IF YOU STROLL through historic Smithville on October 26th, you may think you’ve mistakenly stumbled upon an episode of AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” But fear not; it’s just the Annual Zombie Walk held every year on the grounds. Sponsored by Underground, one of the 60 shops located in the village, this fun, gruesome event will surely get you in the mood for Halloween.
All That Jazz
ENJOY THE MUSIC at the Exit 0 International Jazz Festival in Cape May on November 7-9. During the 3-day weekend, Cape May transforms into a jazz mecca as Exit 0 Jazz hosts over 100 international touring musicians. During the Festival weekend, fans witness first-rate performances from awardwinning, critically-acclaimed artists, exciting new artists on the scene, and local favorites. Since its debut in 2012, the Exit 0 International Jazz Fest has quickly become an attraction for world-class musicians and music aficionados alike. This year, headline performances in Cape May Convention Hall include; multi-Grammy Awardnominated Monty Alexander, jazz group The Cookers, and vocal sensation Rene Marie.
A Bird, A Plane, A Fireball?
ONE NIGHT IN MID-SEPTEMBER, observers from New Jersey got an out-of-thisworld sighting as a meteor blazed across the sky at a speed of tens of miles per second. According to the American Meteorological Society, there were some 200 reports of the fireball, which scientists say was 60 to 100 miles above the Earth and about the size of a small car. The burning rock spent the last three to four billion years orbiting the sun before entering the Earth’s atmosphere, then shooting back into space.
Celebrating 150 Years
A FEAST IS THE ONLY way to celebrate a 150th Anniversary! In honor of Renault Winery’s historic celebration, the scenic destination is hosting a dinner in founder Louis Nicholas Renault’s honor on November 14th. The evening will begin with an elaborate cocktail reception deep in the wine cellars, followed by a five-course French Feast, featuring baked brie, braised rabbit, classic seafood au gratin, reconstructed veal Oscar, and a decadent chocolate mousse. Wine will be tasted throughout the elegant evening as a fitting tribute to this Master Vintner.
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ave you ever wondered how to pick out the perfect boot, or which jacket works best with your specific body type? Admit it ladies; we have all lugged a stack of clothes into the dressing room of our favorite retailer, only to come out defeated with no keepers in sight. Well, those disappointing days can soon be over. With a few tricks from style
experts, anyone can dress their body like a star. For starters, any worthy fashion stylist will tell you the key to a successful wardrobe is being organized. Prepare for the season ahead by organizing your closest and editing out end-of-season items. Keep in mind that some pieces can transform from season to season, so be sure to keep the basics around and in reach.
Now that you have a clean slate, it’s time to get honest about your appearance. Take a good, long look in the mirror. While it is important to be aware of your flaws, it is much more vital to address your virtues and embrace your good attributes. Do you have great legs? Is your waist small? Do you have a wonderful bust line? Once you have identified your key assets, focus on choosing clothes that will bring out only the best of your features.
BY ALYSON BOXMAN LEVINE V-neck dress, Diane Von Furstenberg
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Do you want to look 10 pounds thinner? Wear a dress with a defined waist, stylists agree, as it will highlight the smallest part of a woman’s body. Move away from the loose fitting, flowy dresses that have overtaken your closet. These items will only make you appear larger than you actually are, according to fashion experts. Structured fabrics are the key to a slimmer appearance, as they masterfully pull you in and hide unsightly bulges. Is your bust line your best feature? Highlight your assets with this celestialdecked dress by Diane von Furstenberg. Ideal for work or weekends on the town, this dress is a silhouette that flatters all body types. Add a dazzling clutch and a sophisticated kneehigh boot for an out-of-this-world outfit. Remember, when you find a silhouette that is especially flattering to your body type, stick with it. Buy multiples of the same shape, says stylists. When it works, why question it? If legs are your finest feature, try this neon plaid dress from Kenzo. Shiny fabrics were all over the Fall 2014 runways, and this dress — with its crewneck collar and long sleeves — hits the mark perfectly. Pair it with some heels and your legs will certainly take center stage.
Bold colors were once again spotted on the Fall 2014 runways, as ready-to-wear collections gear up for the colder months. Making any woman look elegant and fashionable, the color orange has become one of the most energetic and feminine colors available today, and was seen in many different fashion shows, including fashion giants Chanel and Louis Vuitton. If you’re looking to energize your Fall wardrobe with color, look no further than this trendy orange coat by coveted designer Jonathan Saunders. A master of his art and having worked previously with Alexander McQueen, Christian Lacroix at Pucci and Pheobe Philo at Chloe, Saunders is a major player in the international fashion world. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, he continues to consult for some of the largest and most prestigious fashion houses in Europe.
nnn Add Some Texture Knitwear is taking a vibrant turn this season, as sweaters are more fashionable than ever. Plain sweaters are officially out though, and now it’s all about texture, from chunky knits, cable knits, quilts and box stitches seen
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walking down the runways at NY Fashion Week. A textured sweater is a Fall wardrobe staple and versatility is the cornerstone of the piece, and celebrities Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Lopez have recently been spotted out and about in this fast-growing trend. Wear this cozy grey sweater from Joseph Ribkoff with a pair of comfortable leggings and stylish ankle boots. Dress it up with accessories and you will look warm and ontrend as the temperatures dip. Canadian designer Joseph Ribkoff has a reputation built on the innovative versatility, affordability, and quality of their collections. Priding themselves on their unmatched excellence in customer service, the company currently produces for over 55 international markets. The line is carried locally at Talk of the Walk boutiques.
nnn Belt One On A must-have for your Autumn wardrobe — as well as your all-season closet — a versatile belt will instantly take any outfit from ordinary to fabulous. Remember, no body type looks good in shapeless clothes. The simple art of adding a belt will accent your waist and make your legs appear longer and leaner. So, if you have a baggy tunic, cardigan or dress, just add an interesting belt and your ho-hum outfit will be instantly glammed up.
nnn The Perfect Jacket Many stylists believe in the “blazer factor.” With the ability to hide problem areas and elongate the body, fashion stylists preach the virtues of this magical garment and feel you are not completely dressed until you don that ideal jacket. Adding that extra pop to virtually any outfit, a jacket or blazer will instantly pull the entire look together, and gave you an instant boost of confidence. Try a brown leather jacket this Fall, and stylists across the globe will offer up a collective sigh of happiness. This hip moto jacket from Michael Kors is cropped, and will look wonderful paired with just about anything. Just ask Hollywood’s hottest celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, as numerous starlets utterly adore this ideal piece for Fall. The key to any successful Autumn wardrobe is finding the right items that, not only make you look your best, but feel your best as well. By enhancing your best features and dressing your body for success with wearable and versatile items, you will be a fashion superstar this season. n njlifestyleonline.com
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Top 5 Ankle Boots A must have for your fall wardrobe, these stylish booties will quickly rise to the top of your favorites list. Here are some smart selections: 1. The Bold One Passersby will stop and stare when you strut by in these luxurious chocolate brown ankle boots with a contemporary metallic gold block heel, Pollini, $795. 2. A Comfy Choice With a friendly wedge heel and an oh-so-comfy rubber sole, this peep toe leopard wedge bootie is wearable, and stylish, from day to night, Lucky, $129. 3. Ideal For Everyday Go anywhere in this versatile bootie shaped from lightly-textured yellow leather, with a stacked heel and designed for a streamlined fit, Cole Haan, $278. 4. Oh So Chic Handmade in Italy, you will surely have wings when you wear this “Phoenix” leather ankle bootie with a moveable gold leather detail, inspired by the mechanical wings conceived by Da Vinci, Gio Diev, $825. 5. Celebrity Style Become instantly Hollywood chic when you slip on these Margot leather ankle boots, rendered in sumptuous Italian leather with a sturdy stacked heel, Rag & Bone, $525.
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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
BUILDING TRIUMPHANT FUTURES ONE LOCAL SCHOOL’S PROVEN FORMULA FOR SUCCESS, BOTH EDUCATIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY, HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME By Molly Golubcow
FOR OVER 50 YEARS, ST. AUGUSTINE
Preparatory School has lived true to its mission: Setting hearts on fire with a passionate search for Truth, Unity and Love. Founded by the Order of St. Augustine (Augustinians), the school continues hold its deep roots of brotherhood and camaraderie. The impressive campus, located in rural South Jersey, offers students opportunities for academic excellence as well as state of the art sports facilities — all contributing to making the school a nurturing and caring environment educationally and spiritually. Preparing students for the future, academically and as community members, is a number one priority at St. Augustine. Fr. Donald F. Reilly, OSA, President, explains the importance of guiding their students to adulthood. “St. Augustine prepares its students to embrace every community with which they affiliate,” says Fr. Reilly. “By giving our students the confidence to lead, the capacity to think independently, and the ability to remain resilient, we know they leave St. Augustine ready to continue their work as change agents in any community.” What Makes St. Augustine Prep Unique? Dedicated to independent Catholic education with Augustinian values, the school provides a solid foundation where superior academics, strength of character, and extraordinary athletics flourish. In addition to educating young men and preparing them for the future, St. Augustine Prep thrives to instill a sense of truth and honor in their students that guides them into adulthood. Proudly displayed in every classroom on campus, the words of the Honor Code are subtle reminders of an institution-wide commitment to preserve the ethical pursuit of truth. The entire St. Augustine community — students, faculty, staff, and administration — are united in this commitment. Student Life Current enrollment is 693 students and entrance is very competitive. The student body is comprised of young men from all seven counties in southern New Jersey. All students are initiated into the community or “The Brotherhood” through a ceremony designed to teach new students the importance of building-up and supporting one another. The Brotherhood Ceremony culminates with Senior students helping the Freshmen into their blazers. Academically, the school offers five concentrations, ranging from science and engineering to business technology to fine arts. In addition, each student takes computer coding, public speaking, and lifetime fitness skills courses before graduating to gain life skills that help them academically, professionally, and personally. The school also offers students over 30 clubs and extra-curricular activities to enhance their four year experience, including Honor Society, French Club, Robotics, and Model Congress. Nothing illustrates the success of St. Augustine Prep more than the satisfaction heard from the students themselves. Vincent Dragone (Class of 2015) explains his fondness for the school, “There is no other place in the
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Can We Talk? Remembering comedy luminaries Joan Rivers and Robin Williams
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n autumn chill was blowing down the Boardwalk as we wrapped production of another episode of Curtain Call, the entertainment show I’ve been hosting and co-producing on WMGM-TV NBC40 for the past eight years. Yet our shoot that October night in 2006 was anything but routine, because our guest was more than just another casino headliner. She was a comedy legend. But more than that, she was a friend of nearly 30 years. Her name was Joan Rivers, and we became friends after the first time she performed in Atlantic City in 1978. Joan was among the early entertainers to play at what was originally known as Resorts International Hotel & Casino, the first casino to open on the boardwalk, and where we were taping that night. Jake Glassey, Jr., my producer and television production partner for more than 20 years, was breaking down and packing up the lights, microphones and cameras along with our associate producer, Tom Morgenweck, Jr. Joan and I stood out of the way and talked about things that wouldn’t have been very interesting in front of the camera, mostly personal stuff. The subject of marriage came up. Joan had remained single after her
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husband, Edgar Rosenberg, committed suicide in 1987. She knew I’d been divorced for a while. “Marriages should only be good for seven years,” she said. “That’s it. You can renew it if you want, but after seven years, you should be able to just walk away with no strings attached. If I was still married to Edgar, I’d kill myself.” I immediately responded without even considering the impact of my words. “He beat you to it.” We all momentarily froze in place — Jake and Tommy, Joan and me. Being friends is one thing. But crossing the line with that unedited remark — even the very wide and forgiving Joan Rivers line — was entirely different. I took her hand in mine. Before I could stammer out an apology, she burst into laughter. “Oh, that’s funny,” she said between laughs. “That is so f-----g funny.” I tried to apologize; she wouldn’t hear of it. “There’s nothing to apologize for,” she said. “Funny is funny. I’m going to use it tonight.”
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Joan Rivers I walked her to her dressing room to say goodbye. I planned to watch her work from the back of showroom, but wouldn’t be backstage after the show. I knew she’d have a big crowd of friends and casino customers waiting to see her. About an hour later, in front of a sell-out crowd in Resorts’ Superstar Theater, she began her discussion about marriage. She explained how marriages should only be good for seven years, because after that, spouses begin hating one another. She said if she was still married to Edgar, she’d kill herself, but he beat her to it. The audience exploded with laugher. Joan, a master of comic timing, let the laugh happen. But before moving onto her next topic, she quietly and quickly said into the microphone, “Thank you, David.” I smiled from my spot in the back of the room and made a mental note to email her and ask for the $5 fee she paid whenever she bought a joke. Joan was 81 when she died on September 4. In spite of her ruthlessness on the red carpet or as host of Fashion Police, plus her uncensored language — she could drop an f-bomb with the best of them — Joan was one of the most sensitive and caring people I’ve known in or out of show business. Whenever we spoke on the phone or backstage or at the dinner table, the first thing she wanted to know was “how’s the family, how’re the kids (and, later, “how’s the granddaughter”). She wanted to know everything about my personal life first. Only then was it okay to talk shop. She was that way from the beginning of our friendship until the last time we spoke about a year ago. As the nature of casino entertainment changed, our in-person encounters became fewer. She began doing one-night-stands in Atlantic City. She preferred driving in from New York to work two shows in one night and then returning to the city to sleep in her own bed instead of a hotel. The news of her hospitalization, of being placed on life support and then her death hit like a sucker punch. Nobody saw it coming. No one was ready for it, least of all Joan. Between all of her gigs — comedy shows, TV programs, personal appearances, QVC — she was already booked well into 2015. That was one thing about Joan you could take to the bank: She never missed a paycheck. When she turned 80, I asked if she’d given any thought to reducing her work schedule so she could enjoy the fortune she’d amassed. She reacted in mock horror but with a great line, which I suspect had a core of truth.
“Are you crazy?” she asked me. “I can’t stop working. I’m supporting three plastic surgeons and their families!” In the past six months, death has robbed us of three of the brightest and sharpest comedy minds ever. There was David Brenner, Joan’s former comedy tour partner; Robin Williams, who Joan considered “so above all of us;” and now Joan, who was — whether she liked it or not — the grand dame of comedy. If there’s a comedy club in heaven and they put those three on the same bill, it will only prove that God really does have a sense of humor. Robin’s Standing Ovation As an Atlantic City native who’s covered casino entertainment here since Day One 36 years ago, I’ve occasionally been asked to give visiting first-time entertainers the nickel tour of the town. And the most memorable drive-around happened one night 30 years ago with an entertainer who was not of this planet. Two years removed from his alien character Mork from the planet Ork on the ABC sitcom Mork & Mindy, Robin Williams made his Atlantic City debut. Williams had become a major star as a result of the series. As a standup comedian, every casino was offering him a blank check to get his signature on a contract. The old Sands Hotel & Casino won the “Book Robin Williams Sweepstakes.” A few days before his weekend gig in the 750-seat Copa Room nightclub, I was asked to show Robin around town. It was his first time in Atlantic City. Originally from Chicago, he’d moved to the San Francisco Bay area early in his career, and that’s where he was living when he ended his life on Aug. 11. I was told Williams preferred to arrive in a city the day before a gig so he could get familiar with a town he was playing for the first time. The Sands provided a non-descript Lincoln Town Car for our sortie, not one of those big stretch limos. Covert missions require covert transportation. Robin’s manager David Steinberg (not the comedian), hopped in the front passenger seat. Robin and I climbed into the back. Initially, he reminded me of one of his comedic influences, George Carlin. Like Carlin, Robin was very quiet and introverted out of the spotlight. The driver took us on a circuitous route around the city that I had planned. I pointed out the salient sights, everything from the glittery new casinos to the city’s seamy underbelly. Robin had an occasional off-the-cuff quip when he saw something that piqued his interest. He seemed particularly intrigued by the fashion sense of the hookers along Pacific Avenue, but purely in a comic sense. njlifestyleonline.com
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For most of the ride, however, he was content to let me do the talking while he made mental notes. Before returning to the Sands, I asked if he wanted to see the boardwalk, and we walked about five or six blocks along the world’s most famous wooden avenue. “What’s with all the crippled people?” he asked me quietly. “Is everyone who comes here sick or something?” I wasn’t sure what he meant. “What’s with all the wheelchairs?” he asked. I laughed and patiently explained that they weren’t wheelchairs for the infirm; they were “rolling chairs,” which for almost a century were an alternative means of boardwalk transportation for people who had a few extra bucks in their pockets and were willing to pay to be pushed along the boards. We returned to the Sands, had dinner in the Brighton Steak House and said goodnight. The following evening, every seat in the Copa Room was filled. Between the invited high rollers and the few lucky fans able to purchase tickets, they were still adding extra seats at the last minute and hoping the city fire marshal wouldn’t pay them a visit. Robin got a standing ovation the moment he stepped into the spotlight, and proceeded to do 90 minutes of the most manically funny comedy performances I’ve ever seen. He seemed to be making a lot of it up as he went along which, I later discovered, he did. But even more amazing was that after just a few hours in a car the previous night — and a 30-minute walk on the Boardwalk — he had Atlantic City so dialed you’d have sworn he’d been born and raised here. I saw him briefly after the show and congratulated him on a successful debut. He thanked me again for my backseat Atlantic City 101 course. Fast forward to 2009. Robin Williams, above-the-title movie star, arena headliner and million-dollar-a-show act, was returning to Atlantic City with his Weapons of Self-Destruction Tour which, when you think about his suicide death, was a somewhat prophetic name for the show. I did a phone interview with him a week before his gig. It was the first time we’d spoken in 25 years. I reminded him of our chance encounter from years earlier; he said he remembered, but I was doubtful he really did. After his opening night show at Borgata, we met backstage and I introduced myself as his “tour guide” from 1984. He gave me a bear hug and then asked me how the “sick people” are doing. I wasn’t quite sure what he meant. “You know, the crippled people on the Boardwalk in the wheelchairs,” he said before bursting out in laughter. Doubts dispelled. Turns out he really did remember that night a quarter-century earlier. n
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A Somber Reminder Visit Ground Zero and experience the poignant, lifechanging 9/11 Museum. You will never be the same.
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ROM TIME IMMEMORIAL, AMERICANS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN fascinated with disaster. The San Francisco earthquake, the sinking of the Titanic, and the explosion of the Hindenburg come to mind immediately. But nothing in recorded history could have prepared this country for what happened on September 11, 2001. On that black date, four planes commandeered by Arab terrorists were deliberately crashed — one into each of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, another into the Pentagon, and a third into a rural Pennsylvania field after alert passengers revolted. Since New York encountered the heaviest and most traumatic losses, the museum devotes most of its space to what happened there. Remembering that those who ignore history are condemned to repeat it, political leaders of the hardest-hit city and state forced themselves to remember those events and tell their story in minute detail. It took nearly 13 years but the 9/11 Museum opened in Lower Manhattan on May 21, 2014 in the shadow of the new World Trade Center. Though hard to find on the surface and even harder to digest in person, the museum is a myriad of geometrical shapes on the outside and a mix of multi-media technology on the inside. It also lies beneath street level, carved out of the excavated remnants of the original structures. Many of those remnants remain, from “survivor steps” only partially melted by the heat of the burning jet fuel to a beleaguered pear tree that bloomed again after it was restored to health in a public park. There are twisted girders and elevator parts; smashed rescue vehicles; pieces of plane fuselage; and such personal items as the watch worn by Todd Beamer, one of the leaders of the passenger revolt that probably saved the Capitol Building. Even more poignant are snippets of cell phone conversations between doomed passengers and loved ones, letters written by children to missing parents, and engraved names of nearly 3,000 people who perished in New York, Washington, and Shanksville, Pa. Also included are the six people who died when terrorists bombed the same structures previously, in 1993. One phone comment, captured on the wall of the museum, is a message from a man in his office to his wife at home. “A plane has just
crashed into World Trade Center 1. Don’t worry. I’m in World Trade Center 2.” Minutes later, that hope of survival evaporated. Nobody was safe — either in the Twin Towers or on the ground below. Steel pieces of plane and building, not to mention people who preferred jumping to burning, rained down on the streets below. And that was before both towers imploded, almost as if time suddenly stood still with the world watching in slow motion. A myriad of photographs, videos, and newspapers from the fateful day form the heart of the museum’s content. New York City papers from September 11 contain front-page news about a political primary to be held that day. Headlines from the next day, however, were considerably different. One, from the San Francisco Chronicle, simply has one word, set in very large type over a photo of the stricken structures: BASTARDS! Unlike other museums, where exhibits seem to compete for space, this one gives both displays and visitors the wide space they need to comprehend the enormity of the raid. Sandwiched between reflecting pools that represent the sites of World Trade Center One and World Trade Center Two, the museum traces the history of the attacks, starting with an enormous map depicting the routes of the four hijacked planes. There’s almost too much information on the perpetrators, from Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden to the 19 young recruits who were willing to murder thousands in the name of religious fanaticism. All the familiar news faces are there: NBC’s Matt Lauer, with much more hair, and CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, reporting the events as they broke, and Brian Williams, delivering a dossier on the deranged attackers and their handlers. The museum tries to bring visitors back in time 13 years, when movie hits Superman II, Working Girl, and Woody Allen’s New York Stories marked the end of an age of innocence. Facebook would not be invented for another three years, but cell phone technology helped prevent an even greater loss of life. When passengers on hijacked Flight 93 heard about the attacks in New York and Washington, their actions prevented the terrorist pilot from flying that plane into the Capitol Building. Intent on completing his suicide mission with as many victims as possible, he crashed it into an njlifestyleonline.com
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Ground Zero art. Photo by Dan Schlossberg.
World Trade Center’s reflecting pool Photo by Jin Lee
open field in Shanksville, Pa. The 9/11 Museum has separate alcoves on that crash, the plunge into the Pentagon, and the less-damaging bombing of the World Trade Center eight years earlier. In fact, nothing is left uncovered. The collection includes 23,000 still images, 12,500 artifacts, 2,100 archival documents, 1,900 oral histories, and 580 hours of film and video. Partners in piecing it together included Voices of September 11th, Project Rebirth, Tuesday’s Children, StoryCorps, 9/11 Day, and 9/11 Tribute Center. Total construction cost was $700 million. Because its annual operating cost tops $60 million, museum tickets are expensive: $29.95 for adults, $20.90 for seniors, and $18.95 for children 12 and under, with discounts for online purchase. Tickets are also timed to avoid overcrowding inside the museum. More than 14 million people have visited the 9/11 Memorial site since it opened on the 10th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. Both the memorial and the museum are located in Lower Manhattan between Greenwich and West Street, near Fulton. Many visitors arrive by mass transit, with trains of both PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson) and New York’s MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) within walking distance. Savvy visitors can find the site by working their way to the base of the new World Trade Center. For more information, contact www.911memorial.org, www. names.911memorial.org, or www.911memorial.org/blog. n Former AP newsman Dan Schlossberg of Fair Lawn, NJ is the host of Travel Itch Radio and travel editor of both New Jersey Lifestyle and Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s Maggie Linton Show. He is also the founder and president emeritus of the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA).
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LIFESTYLE LEGENDS By SHERRY HOFFMAN
Football Films
Fall isn’t just falling leaves and pumpkins. What it’s really about is football. Here are our top ten football films. Grab some wings and chips and enjoy.
1. Invincible (2006)
Based on a true story, Vince Papale — a 30-year-old bartender and unemployed teacher — shows up for an open try out for the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear), new to the team and trying to jumpstart the Eagles after a string of losing seasons, brings Papale (Mark Wahlberg) to training camp, and he actually wins a roster spot. After a disappointing NFL debut in his first game, Papale recovers a fumble and returns it for a touchdown against the New York Giants in his second game, thus securing Dick Vermeil’s first victory as the Eagles’ head coach.
2. Knute Rockne All American (1940)
This classic football film is a biography of legendary Notre Dame University football coach Knute Rockne (Pat O’Brien). The film’s screenplay — a sort of true version of the fictional film “Rudy” — was based on private papers held by Rockne’s wife and by Notre Dame. Rockne had died nine years before the film’s release. The movie actually features old newsreel clips of games against traditional rival, including Army. Rockne, the father of the forward pass, was also known for his inspirational halftime speeches, which are depicted in the film. The movie also starred a young “B” actor named Ronald Reagan 40 years before he was elected President. Reagan played the flippant but private George Gipp, who delivered the oft-parodied “win one for the Gipper speech.” One of the first football movies ever made, it remains one of only two movies ever filmed on Notre Dame’s campus.
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3. Rudy (1993)
Based on a true story, Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin) is from a steel mill town and has always dreamed of playing football for Notre Dame. But he was told he was too small, and besides, he didn’t have the grades to make it into the competitive school. He earns the grades he needs at a junior college, and makes the Notre Dame squad as a walk-on, but never actually dressed for a game. But after proving himself to his teammates by being battered bloody as a member of the “scout” team, the players threaten to quit and virtually force the coach into allowing Rudy to dress. Finally, the coach lets Rudy play on the final kickoff, to the joy of his family. Rudy stays in for the final play of the game, sacks the Georgia Tech quarterback, and to cheers from the stadium, is carried off the field on his teammates’
4. We Are Marshall (2006)
This historical drama is based on the 1970 plane crash that killed 37 members of Marshall University’s football team along with five coaches and other team and school personnel. The film addresses the rebuilding of the school’s football program. Matthew McConaughey stars as Marshall head coach Jack Lengyel, who has to rebuild the program, and Robert Patrick plays head coach Ricky Tolley, who died in the crash. Together, coach Lengyel and assistant coach Red Dawson (Matthew Fox), who missed the fateful flight, turn a handful of rookies and second-string players into a competitive that showed the world what they could do in a legendary game against Marshall’s arch rival, Xavier University. Because large portions of the movie were filmed in Georgia, then-Gov. Sonny Perdue had a cameo role in the film as a coach of another college team.
5. The Blind Side (2009)
Sandra Bullock won a best-actress Oscar for her role in this semi-autobiographical football film based on the 2006 book “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.” It tells the story of Michael Oher, an offensive lineman for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and how he overcame (with the help of Bullock’s character’s family) his impoverished background to win a college scholarship and ultimately become a first-round NFL pick. Oher was one of 13 children by a mother addicted to crack. He’s rescued from the streets by a wealthy white Evangelical family and begins playing football. Two forces turn Oher into the type of man and player he becomes: his rescue family’s love, and the evolution of professional football into a game where the quarterback must be protected at any cost. Oher has the combination of size, speed, and agility necessary to guard the quarterback’s greatest vulnerability, his blind side. Quinton Aaron turns in a brilliant performance as Oher, with other standout roles by country singer-turned-actor Tim McGraw and Oscar winner Kathy Bates.
6. Heaven Can Wait (1978)
A remake of the 1941 comedy “Here Comes Mr. Jordan,” this film tells the story of all-pro NFL quarterback Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty), whose trip to the Super Bowl gets sidetracked when a “heavenly escort” (Buck Henry) messes around with the whole “probability and outcome” order of how people end up in heaven. He brings Pendelton to heaven seconds before it appears he’ll suffer a grisly death. But he was supposed to survive the incident. Ordinarily, the escort’s boss, Mr. Jordan, would have restored Pendleton to his original body — but his wife has him cremated. Hence begins the search for a new body that can hold up to the rigors of the NFL. Remaking films, no matter how old or forgotten, can be a risky proposition. But this slightly screwball comedy — with lots of funny little twists and turns — is one of the most under-appreciated films of its era. There’s a reason why this film received nine Oscar nominations, including best picture.
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7. Horse Feathers (1932)
The Marx Brothers star in this hilarious film that revolves around a college football game between two fictional colleges, Huxley and Darwin. Way ahead of its time, the movie makes jokes about the “amateur” status of college football players and how coaches and athletic departments stretch the eligibility rules to keep a good player on the field. Groucho Marx plays Quincy Adams Wagstaff, Huxley College’s new president. Brother Zeppo is cast as his son Frank, who convinces his dad to recruit professional football players to help his team. Chico Marx plays an iceman who delivers ice and bootleg booze from a local speakeasy (remember, this film was made during Prohibition). Harpo Marx is also an iceman and a part-time dogcatcher. Through a series of misunderstandings, the two icemen are recruited to play on Huxley’s football team, which requires them to enroll as students. Chaos ensues. The climax of the movie is often called one of the greatest football-related scenes in movie history, when the four protagonists win the football game by taking the ball into the end zone in a horse-drawn garbage wagon.
8. Friday Night Lights (2004)
Another reality-based football film, this one on H.G. Bissinger’s book, which looked at the economically depressed town of Odessa, Texas and their heroic high school football team, the Permian High Panthers. Odessa is a town that’s racially divided and economically on the skids. But there’s one uniting factor in town: the school’s high school football team. Billy Bob Thornton plays first-year Permian coach Gary Gaines, who’s trying to restore some pride to the town by taking the Panthers back to the Texas state championship game. Only he has to do it without his star running back, who blew out his knee in a game early in the season. Bissinger spent the 1988 season with the Permian Panthers to research the book, and the screenplay includes much of the behind-the-scenes drama that unfolded: political and social issues, the fact that the town folks kept putting the coach on the hot seat whenever the team lost a game and the once-arrogant star running back realizing his hopes for a career in the NFL were shattered by his career-ending injury.
9. Varsity Blues (1999)
Despite lukewarm reviews, this film did massive box office when it opened 15 years ago. Coach Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight) has been the head coach of the West Canaan Coyotes for 35 years and is a legend in this small Texas town. He’s led his team to 23 district titles. But when his star quarterback goes down with an injury and he’s forced to use untested second-stringer Jonathan Moxon (James Van Der Beek), the spam really hits the fan. Moxon’s irreverent attitude and approach to football — plus his desire to earn an Ivy League diploma — come into direct conflict with the coach’s inflexible game plan. Moxon not only proves himself a quarterback, but now needs to prove he can handle the extra benefits like promiscuous cheerleaders who are hoping that bedding down with the QB can eventually be their ticket out of town.
10. Iron Major (1942)
Frank Cavanaugh (Pat O’Brien) proves himself as a football coach and a World War I hero. He leaves home to serve his country in the Great War. While on a special reconnaissance mission he is gravely wounded and almost dies of his injuries. At the hospital, he is visited by young private Manning (Russell Wade), who tells him that he has been named the “Iron Major” because of his ability to survive. Cavanaugh is sent home and becomes a football coach. In time, he goes on to lead the Dartmouth, Boston College and Fordham football teams to victory, having one of the best winning percentages in football history. His career culminates five years later, when he goes totally blind during a game. After the game, the players present the blind Cavanaugh with the football, and he bids them farewell and resigns. The film is based on a story by Cavanaugh’s wife Flo (Ruth Warrick). Sherry Hoffman, a freelance writer and show runner for Sherry Hoffman Public Relations, lives in Camelot II and is very proud to be a part of the Lifestyle family since its inception.
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SOCIALSTUDIES
The Social Scene Schultz-Hill Foundation’s Lyrics and Laughter Event Raises $75,000 Well-known singer/bandleader Eddie Bruce and comedienne Tammy Pescatelli shared the stage at The Claridge Hotel’s Celebrity Theater on August 22 at the “Lyrics and Laughter at the Jersey Shore” event to benefit the Schultz-Hill Foundation’s regional music and arts programs. The event raised over $75,000. Philadelphia native Bruce provided the “lyrics” with his classical music
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From left to right, Mayor Don Guardian, Barbara Scarduzzio and Gary Hill
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performance, and the “laughter” was provided by Pescatelli, a self-described “Italian Mom” who won Comedy Central’s 2010 Stand-up Showdown. The Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history, and education in the South Jersey region. The foundation’s music and arts programs include student scholarships, free senior citizen shows, and the “Music Together Program” at the Atlantic City Day Nursery.
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Golfing Fore a Great Cause More than 200 golfers participated in the AtlantiCare Foundation’s 26th Annual Invitational Thomas L. Glenn, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, September 8 at Hidden Creek Golf Club, 75 Asbury Road, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The tournament was presented by Glenn Insurance, Inc. Chairpersons were John Mehrlander, of Mercedes-Benz & Porsche of Atlantic City; Fran Goldstein,
L to R: tournament co-chairs John Mehrlander, Fran Goldstein and Harry Purdy
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AtlantiCare Board of Trustees member; and Harry Purdy, of Purdy Mechanical, Inc. Proceeds from the tournament will support the AtlantiCare Foundation’s Next Generation of Care initiative, an investment in the development of people, programs and facilities that are necessary for the next generation of high-quality healthcare in the communities AtlantiCare serves.
L to R: Eugene Arnone, George Lynn, Michael Charlton and Steve Callender
Kevin Bolz (l.), pilot, and Alexander Sharnoff, Esq. pose with L to R: Lisa Dillon, Joan Glick, Mary Siracusa and the helicopter from which the golf ball drop was performed. Debbie Sykes.
Local Artist Celebrates Rehabilitation Center With Watercolors Doortje Fenwick’s “Watercolors: 2010-2012” are currently on view in the Bacharach Dining Room. Doortje, a successful architect, artist and business owner, found her life dramatically changed when she had a hemorrhagic stroke in 2009. The stroke caused her to lose the use of much of her right side, including her drawing hand. After spending weeks in the hospital, her speech was nonexistent, and she was unable to eat because of her tracheotomy tubes.
Doortje and her husband Stephen Fenwick
Chairman of the Bacharach Board of Governors, Philip Perskie with board secretary Ron Rossi
Doortje started her rehabilitation program at Bacharach, where she began to re-learn the basic skills she needed to resume her day-to-day life. With the help of watercolor painting lessons held in the home of local artist and friend, Marilyn Brent, who teaches art at Richard Stockton College, Doortje learned to use her non-dominant left hand to create works of art again. Bacharach held a reception to thank the artist on September 9th, and staff, board members, and the public came out to honor the Linwood artist.
From Left to right, Laura Lee Smith, Abe Alfaro, and Beth Hoffman
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SOCIALSTUDIES
Community Raises $14,000 for Softball All-Star Champions Local support poured in for the Northfield 13-14 Softball AllStar team’s 11 talented players as individuals and businesses raised some $14,000 for the team’s tournament expenses. The accomplished team defeated the Section 1 Champion, TriBoro, to win the New Jersey State Junior League Championship. The
The Junior Softball Allstar team
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girls first loss was to the West Point, PA team, who continued on to win the Junior League World Series in Kirkland, WA. The Northfield 13-14 Softball All-Star team placed 3rd in the Eastern Regional Championship, with an overall tournament record of 9 wins and 2 losses.
Mackenzie Brennan
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Gabby Monzo
Meredith Miller
Lauren Toner
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Friends Gather to Support The Philly POPS Frank Giordano, President of The Philly POPS, and Dottie Giordano, co-chair of the Friends Committee of The Philly POPS, held two Friends Parties in their home in Moorestown on August 14 and at Medford Lakes Country Club on August 19 to acquaint neighbors with the NEW Philly POPS. On both occasions, the Brass Quintet of The Philly POPS performed and the Giordano’s hosted dinner.
L to R: Louis Scaglione, COO Philly POPS; Bob Gravener, POPS Festival Brass member; Larry Simpson, Philly POPS Development Director; Linda Tisa; Frank Giordano II; and Charles Coyle
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The Philly POPS is the largest stand-alone POPS orchestra in America, entertaining audiences with an eclectic mix of musical genres – from Big Band to Broadway, from Gershwin to the Beatles and beyond. As a founding resident company of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the orchestra boasts a blend of the best musicians from the Philadelphia region. For information and subscriptions to the 2014-2015 concert season, visit www.phillypops.org.
From left to right, Frank Shickling, Frank Giordano and Jim Brennan
From left to right, Maureen Murphy, Frank Giordano and Angela Lutz-Muller
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The Social Scene Annual Financial Forum a Success CRA Financial held their annual Financial Forum at the Atlantic City Country Club on Wednesday, September 17th with guest speakers from Brandywine Global and Lord Abbott. Topics included global fixed income strategies, the
capital market, global bonds and alternative investments. After the seminar, a cocktail reception was held on the patio overlooking the Atlantic City skyline. It was a beautiful September evening, enjoyed by all.
Photos by Eric Weeks
L to R, Cathleen Palmentieri, Frank Thomas and Andrew Bauer of Brandywine Global speaking on Andrew Palmentieri Global Fixed Income Strategies
L to R, Don and Joan Neukranz with Craig Reynolds of Legg Mason
L to R, Maxim Kind, David Wagstaff, Andrew Bauer and Craig Reynolds
From left to right, Bob Reynolds with Dr. and Rae Tabasso
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Signature Pairings Creating delicious food and wine marriages as we explore the perfect Autumn meal
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hoosh! That was the sound of summer exiting stage left. My wife and I did manage to take some delicious breaks in Cape May, as reported in a previous column. Our address of choice in that area is 1301 Beach Avenue, the location of the splendid Peter Shields Inn and Restaurant. This locale affords the best accommodations and dining in Cape May, as far as Mrs. Silverstone and I are concerned. The problem I have with Fall is that, like so many of us, I slip back into heavier meals and bolder wines. If you Google my name, you’ll find photographs which will be quite apparent to those of you who have been following my antics that you’ve also followed my ever increasing girth. So, it will come as no surprise that I have befriended a gentleman whose family, some 150 years ago, launched an ice cream company in Philadelphia and all these years later, it is still considered the finest ice cream company in the land.
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Michael Strange is the president of Bassetts Ice Cream (www.bassettsicecream.com) and he is a Bassett through and through. However, this man is trim and sprightly and not a sign of excess flesh is to be found anywhere around his trouser belt area. So, in fact, I truly hate him, but he is such a decent bloke you can’t help but like him immensely. And I bet he has lots of best friends, because the stuff he fills his cones with is “scrumptioulicious” (I made up that word, so please don’t spell check). Bassetts is popping up in all of the finest restaurants in our region so, if you see ice cream on the menu, find out if it’s Bassetts. If it is, get a scoop (or three) of their vanilla. You will not be disappointed. By the way, local favorite Junior’s Doughnuts and Dogs, at 9315 Amherst Avenue in Margate, scoops Bassetts Ice Cream. OK, so it’s Autumn and I’ve started thinking about my very own “signature” dishes for dinners I can make on weekends as we ease gently out of barbeque mode and prepare for chilly nights. And despite my dislike of wine and food pairing, some Summer sipping did inspire food marriages I thought I would share with you for a brilliant Autumn wine and food menu. I have a life-long passion for smoked salmon (Irish or Scottish is the best if you can find it) and a wonderful wine to accompany it is Carmel Road “Liberated” Monterey 2012 Riesling ($17). The wine has a touch of sweetness in the German Kabinett-style, packed with luscious summer fruits and a crisp elegance. I also have a regular fling with scallops, and if you’re a scallop lover, try Atalon’s Sauvignon Blanc 2012 from Napa ($20).
Not the typical Sauvignon Blanc one might expect, this is almost a re-imagining of the formulaic, somewhat predictability of the varietal. My notes simply state: “Light and highly quaffable.” The perfect marriage for scallops. If you’re not a fish person, my other favorite appetizer is mozzarella cheese with heirloom tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. This simple dish is terrific with the Sauvignon Blanc and the two work so well together, Astaire and Rogers would have been envious of the partnership. Serving seared tuna? Pour a glass of Byron’s 2012 Santa Barbara Chardonnay ($16). I usually avoid Chardonnays like the plague because they bore me to tears, but Byron revived my interest with their beautifullystructured drink; a distinct pear and apple flavor combination that easily romances fish. I’m not a huge steak-friendly bloke either, but this time of year I enjoy it on occasion, especially if I can find some wine to quaff alongside it. There are some very nifty wines available right now that are big enough to avoid being overshadowed by the heavy meat. La Crema, Willamette Valley 2012 Pinot Noir ($26) delivers everything I lust after in Pinots. You can almost taste the soil in this not overly intense, dark fruit and hints of coffee infused (it isn’t, I’m just making a taste analogy) winning wine. Also try Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley 2011 Merlot ($30). For me, Merlot has always been the best man but never the groom. On rare occasions it does make it to the alter, and this is one of those occasions. A tall, dark, and handsome groom indeed, this bottle is loaded with those seductive dark fruits we all enjoy in our serious red wines. This would be a good time to fess up that
my meat of choice is lamb chops, but they are so expensive these days I only manage to buy them after a significant lottery win. However, when such a win occurs, I cook them medium rare and would be very happy to serve them with Kendall-Jackson Sonoma 2012 Winemaker Selection ($25), featuring hand-picked Cabernet grapes from K-J’s own vineyards. This wine is the equivalent of the grand finale of any 4th of July fireworks display, with bold, rich, dazzling displays of pyrotechnics from the glass in which it is poured. As for dessert, I have always believed a fabulous desert wine can, and should, be enjoyed in the place of a sweet food finale. Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Late Harvest Chardonnay ($25 for a 375 ml bottle) is the perfect example; a lusciously sweet, late harvest, tea-colored, erotically-charged Chardonnay. I sampled these wine and food marriages at this past Summer’s “Generous Pour”, an annual food and wine pairing series held at The Capital Grille restaurants around the country. It just so happens that all of the courses this year featured the food I tend to enjoy cooking at home, so it was an awesome way to plan my Autumnal meals courtesy of their guidance, www.thecapitalgrille.com. Please note that all prices are approximate, but all tasting notes are spot on! Cheers! n Phillip Silverstone’s column appears in every edition. “Time Out With Phillip Silverstone” is a weekly podcast heard exclusively on TuneIn radio. You can also LIKE Phillip on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Phillipsilverstone and follow him on Twitter: @wining updates. njlifestyleonline.com
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DINING Gallery Library IV
Ram’s Head Inn
9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway, NJ 609-652-1700 ramsheadinn.com The Ram’s Head Inn continues the long-standing tradition of superior quality food and service that the Knowles family brought to Southern New Jersey in 1979. This started at the Manor in the 1950s, and also continues at the Highlawn Pavilion and Pleasantdale Chateau (all located in West Orange, NJ). Traditional food and beverage is served with a contemporary flair at various venues within this one-of-a-kind restaurant. Executive chef Elio Gracia has provided outstanding culinary excellence for seventeen years, incorporating as many seasonal organic and locally-grown foods as possible. Walk-ins are always welcome.
1030 N. Blk Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 856-728-8064 libraryiv.com The area’s greatest steakhouse under the direction of owner Brian O’Keeney. Offering quality prepared food and friendly service. Serving hand-cut steaks by the ounce, prime rib, seafood, veal and chicken. The Library IV restaurant has been the area’s top steakhouse for 30 years. A recently completed remodel includes a new kitchen, new 30-foot long salad bar and dining rooms. A casual and cozy atmosphere sets this restaurant apart from the others, and their commitment to top quality has stood the test of time.
Crab Trap
2 Broadway, Somers Point, NJ 609-927-7377 thecrabtrap.com Overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay in Somers Point is the Crab Trap Restaurant. Flourishing as a 400-seat full service restaurant serving the finest seafood in South Jersey. As many businesses expand, they often lose touch with the quality and small personal touches that made them special. At the Crab Trap, they don’t believe that has happened, or ever will.
Girasole Ristorante & Lounge
3108 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 609-345-5554 girasoleac.com An Italian boutique restaurant with a strong Mediterranean influence. Fresh ingredients and simple preparations, served in style, with Versace banquettes and place-settings. A beautiful bar with a noteworthy selection of custom cocktails and quality wines are offered.
The Melting Pot
2112 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 609-441-1100 meltingpot.com At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience. Patrons can dip into something different — and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.
Barista’s Coffee House
199 New Road Ste. 10, Central Square, Linwood 609-904-2990 baristascoffeehouse.com Owners Mark and Debbie Becker have created the perfect “neighborhood” atmosphere coffee house. Brewing up more than just coffee, customers come back time and time again for Barista’s espresso, tea breakfast, Liege waffles, Brussels waffles, gourmet desserts, and Italian gelato. Once you walk through the doors, you instantly become part of the “Barista’s Family”. Open Mon. - Fri., 7 AM-6 PM and Sat., 8 AM-6 PM.
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Berkshire Grill
6105 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 609-272-8808 berkshiregrillnj.com Superbly prepared entrees including aged USDA Choice steaks, slow roasted Prime Rib and Grilled Chicken Portofino. Signature entrees include Mandarin Glazed Salmon, Spinach Pecan Salad, and Shrimp & Mussels Linguine. A large selection of sandwiches, salads, wraps, steaks, chicken, seafood and pasta is offered.
Tun Tavern
2 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 609-347-7800 tuntavern.com The Tun Tavern takes pride in being a fine restaurant as well as a brewery. Whether it’s inside soaking up the atmosphere or outside on the deck, the Tun Tavern provides a great dining experience. Take a look at the menu and see what wonderful delights they have in store for you. Tun Tavern serves the finest Black Angus steaks, Filets and Burgers. We also serve fresh seafood including our Tun favorite Ahi Tuna Wasabi, also Calamari, plus the original Philly Cheesesteak, with healthy salad options and tempting appetizers. Lunch and dinner served daily, and parking is free.
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Gallagher’s Steakhouse
N. Carolina & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 609-340-6555 gallaghersresorts.com Gallaghers is located on the 2nd floor of Resorts Casino. A classic steakhouse serving hearty salads, dry-aged meats, wonderful fish and shellfish. Their glass-enclosed meat locker is in the front of the restaurant for all to view; and all of the beef is dry-aged for 21 days at a constant 36 degrees to insure tenderness. Offering the finest selections of seafood as well. An ambiance of warm woods and deep reds. Friendly, efficient and gracious service. Open for dinner Sunday thru Thursday 5-9:30 pm, Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday 5-11 pm.
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N. Carolina & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 609-344-6000 resortsac.com No passport needed for this Italian experience. Capriccio’s all new menu features gourmet Italian cuisine in an exquisitely comfortable Mediterranean atmosphere, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Capriccio’s has beautiful murals on the walls featuring Old World Italy. Try the lobster with shiitake mushrooms and sweet peppers served on a baked polenta round; or the Costolette di Vitello alla Lombardese; or absolutely the Ossobuco di Vitello alla Lombardese, braised in a red wine and tomato sauce served with saffron risotto. The food is as spectacular as the view.
Phillips Seafood
Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, NJ 609-348-2273 phillipsseafood.com Phillips Seafood brings guests a classical American seafood menu boasting an array of fresh seasonal fish and Phillips’ famous jumbo lump crab cakes. Renowned chef Robbin Haas has designed a menu that offers guests the freshest, finest seafood available, complete with a rolling oyster cart where regional varietals are shucked tableside and a double-decker live lobster tank stocked with 3-10 pound lobsters. Experience an upscale, interactive dining experience with their exhibition kitchen and sweeping ocean views.
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One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 609-317-1000 theborgata.com Their domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is not only the envy of the trade, it’s trademarked. But that isn’t the only reason the venerable Old Homestead has been a New York City landmark for 137 years. “It’s consistency on all fronts,” says Marc Sherry who, with brother Greg, opened their second location at Borgata. The menu nearly mirrors New York’s — and for good reason.
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The Ideal Fall Meal Family and friends will love this mouth-watering seasonal recipe
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s the summer months end and the crisp air returns, we all try to get back into our Fall routines. With this column, I hope to shed some light on seasonal cooking and enlighten people with simple pleasures. I believe each season can produce scrumptious meals if you keep it simple and seasonal. Remember, it’s all good when shared with friends, family, and people we love. In preparing Autumn meals, it’s fun to have a theme: Back-to School, Weekends with Family, Football Tailgating, or Halloween. With each meal, strive to be organized and do as much as possible ahead of time.
The more you prepare, the more time you have to share with your company. And isn’t that the idea? This season, the trend is bold flavors that cook for long hours and come together on those chilly nights, such as stews, braised meats, and soups. After a day of raking leaves, I’m ready for a dinner that is fast, yet satisfying. How about a nice butternut squash risotto with a little Applewood smoked bacon and sage, a green salad, some semolina bread, and a good Cabernet? Now that’s an ideal dinner … and maybe a little football in the background. Enjoy!
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Asiago
5-6 cups chicken stock 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1 butternut squashed, peeled dice and roasted 2 slices cooked Applewood smoked bacon, diced 2 cups Arborio rice 1 tsp fresh sage, julienne 1 tsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 oz. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh pepper 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, grated Heat up stock and set aside. In pot, add oil and onions. Cook until transparent, approx. two minutes. Then add garlic and cook for another minute. Add rice and cook for a few minutes to coat each kernel. Deglaze with white wine and reduce until almost gone. Begin adding hot stock in batches and continue to stir. When 3/4 finished, add cooked butternut squash, bacon, sage, and parsley. Continue to stir while adding the remaining stock. Season with salt and pepper. Take off the fire and stir in butter. Serve in bowls and garnish with grated Asiago cheese and fried sage leaves. Serves 4 to 6 people.
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