NJ Lifestyle Shore 2013 Issue

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A FEEL GOOD SUMMER • NIGHTLIFE THAT SIZZLES PARADISE FOUND • PARTNERS IN ART

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llow me to begin with the good news … The Atlantic Ocean, along with our beautiful stretch of sandy beaches, continues to be the best reason to be here in the first place. And, as hard of a shot that Superstorm Sandy delivered, Lucy, the Margate Elephant, is still proudly standing.

Margate took a catastrophic beating during the storm, but popular dining establishments like Tomatoes, Sophia’s, and Steve & Cookies by the Bay are up and running, and the boardwalks are as ready as ever. Unfortunately, summer hotspot Maloney’s remains long gone, but changes at the shore are inevitable. As the wise adage says, the more things change, the more they remain the same. A perfect example of this is the always popular Margate Dairy Bar, a traditional local favorite since 1952.

Long-time South Jersey resident and former chef Chris Clayton took the location over in 2003. Knowing it was a local icon, he made a commitment to restore the property to its glorious days of 61 years ago. While Mr. Clayton was busy making plans for a new and dramatic Margate Dairy Bar, Miss Sandy had plans of her own.

So, the futuristic Dairy Bar will have to wait for 2014 to debut, but make no mistake, The Margate Dairy Bar will be up and running when the folks arrive. Chris Clayton said it well; “The shore is so much about memories, and places like the Margate Dairy Bar are part of the process. We owe it to our kids, our parents, and our grandparents to keep it going. If Lucy can make it, you better believe that we will be there!”

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C O N T E N T S F EATU RES Lifestyle Feature

The top ten things you must do this summer.

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Nightlife That Sizzles

Dance the night away in Atlantic City .

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Lifestyle Fashion

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Fashion Profile

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First Person

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Spotlight on Outdoor Living

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The Reel Deal

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Call of the Wetlands

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Barbara’s Boutique in Central Square is moving.

Tony Orlando reveals his lengthy philanthropic side.

Fabulous Home & Patio / Teak Outlet in Somers Point is more than just teak.

Fishing in and around Atlantic City.

Glimpse inside the history of our expertly protected wetlands.

Fredericksburg, The Crossroads of the Civil War Historical sights and sounds abound in this timeless city.

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Battling Burnout

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Money Watch

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Social Studies

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Revealing in resort wear.

How to recognize symptoms and take action.

Another unaffordable consequence of affordable health care.

Health Watch Protecting your eyes over the summer months.

Get the picture on events and happenings.

Sunsets, Spirits, and the Shore A bevy of bottles are detailed for your summer shore adventures.

Restaurant Report The King & His Lounge and Brûlée Catering are highlighted.

Dining Gallery

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All of the details on the area’s great dining venues.

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An early morning beach stroll reveals some interesting treasures.

A Final Word

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Lifestyle Art

Jose and Judy Chora share lives and their passion for art.

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The Jersey Shore has been a popular vacation destination for countless summers, and with 127 miles of beaches, offers fun and activity for all interests. Visitors arrive by car, bus, train, plane, and boat to head “down the shore” for a family vacation or a quick weekend getaway. Whether you are a local or just here for a visit, we’ve decided to give you our pick of the Top 10 things you must do this summer at the shore.

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You will Love, Love, Love...

This Florist & Gift Shop

If you only get to visit one store this summer... Make sure it is Pocket Full of Posies in Smithville. They have one of the largest Vera Bradley selections in South Jersey. You will be able to purchase all the new styles of summer Vera Bradley... Flip Flops, Beach Towels, Beach Bags & much more.

This store also has an endless variety of Soaps, Lotions, Soapy Sponges, Loofahs, Oil Burners, Candles and Perfumes in an array of fabulous scents.

Looking for that special gift or perfect home accent, Pocket Full of Posies has it! Future Brides? Pocket Full of Posies works with the finest venues in Southern New Jersey and provides the areas finest and highest quality flowers for your wedding. The shop is open Monday through Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm.

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A family owned and operated business located in the heart of Linwood’s Historic District, The Bee Well is a Parisianinspired boutique that offers spa services.

From relaxing massage therapy to airbrush make-up applications, Bee Well extends several spa packages that are featured each season. The boutique also hosts private events such as bridal parties, birthday parties, tanning parties, and their exclusive “Soothing Soiree’s”. Visit their monthly open house every third Friday of the month and experience a vast array of trendy women’s accessories, as well as local and natural beauty products.

The Bee Well Boutique & Spa 1053 Shore Road Linwood, NJ 08221 (609) 788-8322 www.beewellboutique.com

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Experience Award-Winning Wines

Amalthea Cellars is a little piece of France nestled in the countryside of the Outer Coastal Plain in Atco. This winery will take you back in time to when wine was a work of art. The owner/winemaker of Amalthea Cellars has been making wine for the last 30 years and has also been a consultant to Château Margaux as well as other Grand Cru Châteaus. Recently, The New York Times, NPR and The Times (of London) have all visited the winery and were astonished by the unique wines. These wines have beaten the best of Bordeaux and the most prestigious in Napa in blind tastings, judged by worldrenowned wine writer George Taber. That “little piece of Europe” is closer than you think, so come visit Amalthea Cellars and be transported.

Cruise, Explore or Fish on a Private Luxury Yacht Charter

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Amalthea Cellars 209 Vineyard Road • Atco, NJ 08004 (856) 768-8585 www.amaltheacellars.com

4. Try Paddle Surfing

Stand-up paddle surfing is the Zach Laielli fitness rage of the summer. In lakes, rivers, bays, and even the ocean, men, women, and children are standing on boards and paddling in skyrocketing numbers across the U.S. Join the craze and learn to stand-up Susan Laielli paddle (SUP) by taking private or group lessons offered at Primal Surf in Brigantine. Or, if catching a wave is more your speed, Primal Surf also offers private and group surf lessons.

Owners Michael Laielli and Susan Laielli, are proud to be celebrating Primal Surf’s 10th year. In addition to lessons, the shop offers the top brands in clothing, sunglasses, surf gear, beach wear, swimwear, jewelry, and much more. You’ll also find the largest selection of SUPs in the area. Stop in to rent kayaks, boogie boards, surfboards, or fat sand bikes and enjoy the outdoors this summer season.

PRIMAL SURF

Primal Surf 3106 Revere Boulevard Brigantine, NJ 08203 (609) 264-1999 • www.psurf.com facebook.com/primalsurf

Saint Judith Charters will take you where you want to go — in style!

These are NOT your ‘typical’ excursion boats. They offer true luxury in every sense, and they customize trips to suit your desire. Bring friends, family, or business associates. Gourmet meals prepared on-board or catered.

Excursions and side trips can be arranged.

They also supply and manage fishing trips and tournaments.

Their custom, luxuriously appointed, climate-controlled Viking yachts have Outdoor and Captain’s Deck, Island Galley, Dinette, and Inside Salon, Designer Staterooms and Private Heads. Each also features a complete entertainment system and flat screen TV’s.

Saint Judith Charters Frank Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, NJ (609) 948-5654 www.SaintJudithCharters.com

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7.Add Sparkle to Your Smile

Renovate Your Outdoors with Style

If you’re tired of your old lawn furniture, be happy outdoors and lift your summer spirit with fresh comfortable, functional, beautifully designed outdoor pieces. Fabulous Home and Patio/Teak Outlet in Somers Point offers commercial-quality teak furniture at very competitive prices. Bring the beach to your home with a selection of bright colors and patterns. Follow the theme with conversational sets that include tables, chairs, loungers, custom pillows, patio umbrellas and more! “Our goal is to provide personal service to our customers, wherever they reside”, said Fabulous Home’s manager, Allison. In fact, you may have already met Allison at one of the many home or flower shows in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, West Palm Beach or Atlantic City. Staying at home for the weekend can be very peaceful in luxury outdoors.

Teak Outlet

Fabulous Home and Patio/ Teak Outlet 701 New Road (Rt. 9) • Somers Point, NJ (609) 287-1767 • www.fabuloushomeandpatio.com

Keeping our teeth their whitest is a lot harder than it sounds. With all the coffee, wine, smoking, and other foods that have the ability to stain our teeth on a daily basis, even proper maintenance sometimes leaves them a little lackluster.

Teeth whitening is an excellent way to restore the natural color of your teeth, or even make them whiter than your natural color. To accomplish the whitening of your teeth, Dr. Sean McIntyre utilizes a tray whitening system, Brite Smile or ZOOM! Your teeth can be 6-10 shades whiter in about an hour! Contact Dr. McIntyre at Advanced Dental in Somers Point to see which whitening procedure is best for you and add some sparkle to your smile this summer.

ADVANCED DENTAL A S S O C I A T E S

Dr. Sean McIntyre 98 Route 9 • Somers Point, NJ (609) 601-9300 • www.AdvancedDental1.com

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the Bay Breezes at 8. Enjoy Crabby Jack’s Deck Bar

Located on the bay behind the famous Crab Trap Restaurant, Crabby Jack’s offers lighter fare from the Crab Trap menu served daily from 12 noon. On the menu are appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, platters, raw bar options, pizza, salads and more. There are also a variety of beers and specialty drinks to choose from. You’ll find entertainment seven nights a week during the summer season. Stop on in by boat or car and relax with your favorite cocktail and enjoy what the summer season has to offer!

2 Broadway • Somers Point, (609) 927-7377 • www.thecrabtrap.com

From simply lounging on the beach, to visiting your favorite boutiques and restaurants, an incredible summer awaits you at the beautiful Jersey shore. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and making lasting family memories is what this unique area has been about for generations.

Support your favorite businesses in their recovery from Hurricane Sandy and keep us forever Jersey Strong.

9.Experience High-end Tailoring

This summer, you’ll need designer shirts, shorts, slacks, suits, and shoes for your comfort “down the shore”.

Distinguished upscale delights for the elegant man can be found at Lou Marchiano for Men in Northfield. They guarantee quality from their prestigious hand-picked designer brands. Their expert tailoring includes state-of theart technology and fine craftsmanship through traditional tailoring of exclusive fabrics, sewn in interlinings, impeccable cuts, and attention to detail. In so many ways, shopping at Lou Marchiano for Men is like dining in a five-star restaurant. It’s all about one word ... quality, and quality speaks for itself. You’ll be on the area’s best-dressed list on your boat, the beach, and dining at night.

Lou Marchiano FOR MEN CLOTHING • SPORTSWEAR • SHOES

Lou Marchiano for Men Terra Mar Plaza 900 Tilton Road Northfield, NJ (609) 641-2088

10. Entertain by the

Ambiance of a Fire Pit

Nothing says gather a group of friends and family together like a fire pit. Not only that, but fire pits are a great way to extend your party space to the outdoors. Outdoor fire pits and fire places can provide an opportunity to cook up kabobs or toast marshmallows. And, now you’ll also be able to extend your spring and fall entertaining seasons a bit longer by staying warm on those chilly evenings. Even if you aren’t into throwing parties or entertaining, the ambiance a fire pit brings is worth the investment alone, especially if you are into star gazing with a loved one while sitting next to one of nature’s most captivating elements. Finally, fire pits and fire places are a nice addition to your home that can add value if you ever decide to sell it.

They are attractive features that can really help make your home stand apart from others. Call Kelly’s All Pro Landscaping today for a free estimate on your new, custom designed fire pit or fire place.

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LIFESTYLE FASHION

Reveling in Resort Wear Bring on the lightweight fabrics and simple styles of this steamy summer season

Whether you are jet-setting off to exotic destinations, lavishly cruising the Mediterranean, or simply strolling on the bevy of boardwalks the Jersey shore offers, resort wear is a playful way to enjoy your surroundings while remaining comfortable and stylish. Previously marketed solely to upscale clientele, resort wear is now readily available in all price points and has become more of a clothing style rather than a strict fashion segment.

Traditionally, resort wear was clothing that worn while

traveling and while on vacation, especially in warmer climates like the tropics. It began as a fashion trend for the ultra-elite and socialites. Light to wear, easy to pack, and comfortable, resort wear for women typically means swimsuits, light flowing dresses, and linen separates. Unlike men, women pack for mornings, afternoons out shopping, and dining out for the evening, as well as a day at the beach. Each item has a specific purpose and when placed together creates a wonderful bright and modern wardrobe.

BY ALYSON BOXMAN LEVINE

Angie Mirror Orchid Dress by Elie Tahari

White jeans by NYDJ

So instead of stocking up on every SPF on the market, arm yourself with these key on-trend selections. From celebrity favorites to film-inspired pieces, our collection of summer fashion is both lively and stylish … and sure to please. nnn Mirror Prints Abound Bold, fun prints are still super-hot this season. But one problem with this trend is that they can be dizzying at times. Adding some order to the prints with a symmetrical mirror pattern is the ideal solution. In Milan, designers are embracing floral and Asian inspired colorful patterns and putting them in a mirrored manner. Trendy designers like Moschino and Just Cavalli have eagerly jumped on board the mirror print bandwagon, lending a custom graphic edge to basic prints.

Our favorite mirrored print this season is from designer Elie Tahari, who has come to define modern sophistication with his inspired collections of understated grace and elegance. For over 30 years, Tahari has been devoted to feminine silhouettes and smart and sexy designs. Oozing tropical glamor, the Angie Mirror Orchid Dress in electric lime showcases a layered floraland-stripe print in a striking medley of colors, with a pop of contrast at the neckline. A removable neon skinny belt wraps the slim silhouette, giving off an air of effortless chic. nnn Star-Studded Swimsuit Tired of sporting the same black one-piece swimsuit year after year? Vow to make an exciting, empowering change this summer and turn heads at the beach or pool club. Featured on the cover of Vogue, this oh-so-hot swimsuit is a favorite of spicy Sofia Vergara — both Kourtney and Kim Kardashian — and is sure to have you making a red carpet entrance. From Agent Provocateur, this paneled, bandage Mazzy swimsuit guarantees satisfaction. The suit has contrasting, retro futuristic style, a triangle bra top and high cut leg, and shows off flashes of skin for a sporty but elegant beach look. Re-worked in mouthwatering tutti-frutti colors this season, these juicy hues are the perfect complement to sun-kissed skin.

Agent Provocateur is a British retailer known for its craftsmanship, fit, appreciation, use of beautiful fabrics, and playfulness in their designs. Founded in 1994, Agent Provocateur strives to empower women. The company’s unique brand image is renowned for being provocative and yet always leaves something to the imagination. nnn Crisp White Jeans Who can forget Jennifer Grey sporting classic white jeans in the film Dirty Dancing? White denim is a true summer perennial, and these jeans are unsurpassed for their feel-good factor. Whether it is a crop pant or boot leg version, they are crisp, girly, and flattering as well. Remember, white denim is not as forgiving as blue, revealing more lumps and wrinkles, so aim for a sleek fit even if you have to go up a size.

Still haven’t found the perfect pair to add to your summer closet? Check out what designer NYDJ, formerly Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, has to offer. Women rave about NYDJ’s exclusive Lift Tuck Technology, which has been designed to make you look and feel a size smaller. A patented crisscross

Mazzy swimsuit by Agent Provocateur

In tutti-frutti colors, Mazzy swimsuit by Agent Provocateur

LIFESTYLE FASHION panel helps flatten in the front, while lifting and smoothing in the back; it’s an ideal design for not-so-forgiving white denim.

NYDJ is the original slimming jean and, according to the company, was created for every woman who has ever sacrificed comfort for style, or style for comfort. They believe the right pair of jeans can transform not only how you look, they can change how you feel.

The Gatsby Sport from Longchamp satchel

nnn Gatsby-Inspired Bag Racking up record sales at the box office, the current blockbuster The Great Gatsby is also inspiring fashion as well.

The visually stunning film and beautiful wardrobe choices by renowned costume designer Catherine Martin have created fun summer trends. Making a bold statement will add some sunshine to your outfit this summer with a bright bag that seems to go with just about everything.

You can just picture actress Carey Mulligan strolling through Gatsby’s mansion with this vibrant yellow satchel

by Longchamp. A favorite of Jessica Alba, this chic bag is expertly named the Gatsby Sport and adds a bright boost to your daytime wardrobe. Made from supple calf skin, the bag is super practical for daytime, with a wide front-flap complete with two buckle-down straps. The Gatsby Sport comes in two sizes; the larger size features a double shoulder strap while the smaller size boasts an adjustable cross-body strap.

Founded in Paris in 1948, Longchamp is a luxury leather goods company known for quality and style which has cultivated a devoted following through the years and is a favorite among celebrities and models.

Kate Spade shoe

nnn Print on Shoes When it comes to accessories, bright bold color and prints are the trend for shoes, yes shoes, this hot summer season and many designers, including Ivanka Trump, are obsessed with these floral prints. The ideal sandal for summer 2013 will incorporate prints and lively patterns. Perfect for strolling on the deck or boardwalk, these colorful wedge sandals from Kate Spade New York fit the bill perfectly. You will be surprised just how girly, fun, and stylish you will feel sporting these cute shoes this summer.

Started in 1993 by Kate Brosnahan Spade, a former accessories editor at Mademoiselle magazine, Kate Spade is known worldwide for its bold exuberant approach to the everyday. Crisp color, graphic prints, and playful sophistication are hallmarks of Kate Spade New York.

You don’t have to book a cruise this season to secure and adorn the trendiest resort wear looks. Find the pieces that work for your unique body type and yes, as my college roommate taught me, you may have to try on 30 swimsuits before you find a winner. Don’t get discouraged on your way to becoming a true fashion maven. Find your unique sense of style and let your confidence shine brightly through.

Formally a New York City magazine editor, Alyson Boxman Levine currently writes for magazines covering fashion, travel, and other lifestyle topics. She lives in Linwood, NJ with her husband and young son.

FASHION PROFILE

By Pamela Dollak

A Smart Move This summer, Barbara’s Boutique in Linwood is expanding to larger space within the same posh shopping center Longtime local women’s fashion staple, Barbara’s Boutique,

stocked itself for summer with all of today’s latest styles. Look for cool widelegged palazzo pants, Bermuda shorts in bright summery colors like yellow and located in Central Square in Linwood, is moving to a larger store within the saffron, as well as super mod paisley print “pajama” pants. same shopping center this summer. This is great news for those who already Very rarely will you find any sales since they offer a generous discount off shop there, because the shop will be able to offer their loyal customers an even regular prices every day of the year. Pop in any time and receive 20% off most bigger selection of fabulous apparel and accessories. clothing purchases and 10% off all accessories. No coupons, codes or “Likes” And for those who haven’t shopped there yet … What are you waiting for? needed!

For over 25 years, Barbara’s Boutique has been known for dressing fashionable Barbara’s new store at #11 in Central Square, formerly Quality Chocolate, is a women of any age. While their consumer emphasis is on the 40+ female good 300 square feet larger than the present location. Keep an eye out for the demographic, a woman in her 20s or 30s can easily shop there with her mother exciting grand re-opening this July. and both will leave with something dazzling and age-appropriate..

The overall look at Barbara’s can be best described as casual chic. You’ll find a number of unique, effortlessly elegant designer items; like boldly printed sweaters and blouses by Nally & Millie, lightweight hand-loomed sweaters by Ball of Cotton, trendy pants by Elliott Lauren, and pretty feminine skirts by Lilla P. Many of their customers appreciate the fact that the clothing offered here is fit for a real woman, meaning you’ll find pants that are on-trend but that have higher cuts, and rarely will you see a top or a sweater without sleeves to cover your arms (a big concern for many women).

Visit our new location In the cooler months, Barbara’s is famously opening soon at recognized in the area for its large selection of gorgeous cashmere sweaters from lines like White + Warren, 11 Central Square.

Autumn, and 360°. Come spring and summer, you’ll find a stylish array of brightly patterned day dresses and nautical tops by Donna Degnan, colorful boho-chic blouses by Johnny Was, and comfy jersey tunics, pants, johnny was • and dusters by Clara Sun Woo (which are phenom for travel!). zelda • Popular American brands like Three Dots t-shirts and three dots • denim by AG Jeans blend nicely into this fashionable elliott lauren • above-mentioned collection of clothing. As does an extremely cool minimalistic German brand called Marc white & warren • Aurel. This distinctively European line somehow blends marc aurel • seamlessly into this colorful mix of all-American, shore resort apparel. (Incidentally, the Marc Aurel line is one of 360 o sweaters • Barbara’s biggest sellers and is frequently known to fly nally & millie • out of the store.) kinross • The apparel found at here is completely versatile in the sense that you can easily wear anything you find autumn cashmere • here to a variety of venues. An outfit here can take you christopher blue jeans • anywhere from a casino to the theatre, a hip restaurant, a ladies’ brunch, a night on the town, a cruise — alison sheri • wherever you wish. donna degnan • Of course, any woman’s boutique would be amiss il bisonte handbags • not to carry jewelry with which to complement an outfit sold there. So Barbara’s has very smartly incorporated a ag jeans • trendy, up-to-the-minute collection of handmade jewelry, magashoni • many of which consist of real gemstones and, in some cases, even lovely freshwater pearls. Jewelry here is wellequestrian • made and incredibly affordable, ranging in price from dolcezza • $30-$150. zoe couture • The selection of accessories doesn’t end with bling though! All of the finishing touches to properly complete an ensemble can be found here, like great belts, pretty scarves, sun hats and, of course, handbags. In fact, they have a very hip array of bags in multiple sizes (big shoulder bags, sleek across-the-shoulders, cute wristlets, fun cell phone cases and more). Of particular note is 14 Central Square • Linwood a handbag line called Sorial. Comprised of supple, luxurious embossed leather, Sorial bags come in a slew 609.601.0035 A Fashion Experience of gorgeous colors and shapely silhouettes.

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LIFESTYLEVENUES

Dance the night away at one of these hot Atlantic City clubs

By ALYSON BOXMAN LEVINE

Oh, I I love the nightlife, I got to boogie on the disco ‘round, oh yea.

— ALICIA BRIDGES, I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE

It’s been years 35 years since disco diva Alicia Bridges

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recorded the iconic song of the 1970s, I Love the Nightlife, which went to number one for two weeks on the music charts. And ever since the sleeper film Saturday Night Fever, people have been flocking to dance clubs for a night of fun and excitement. Whether you want to try out your new dance moves, simply hang out with friends, or find a new romance, dance clubs have been the happening place to party for decades.

With Memorial Day in our rearview mirror and as the area traffic thickens, Atlantic City heats up after dark with a bevy of trendy dance clubs. Certainly there is no shortage of dance clubs along the Jersey Shore, but Atlantic City is, by far, home to the best nightlife in the state.

Located in Caesars Atlantic City, just steps from the Pier, Dusk has been named “best place to spot a celebrity.” You enter the 10,000 square foot, 800-person capacity club with through a downward set of spiral stairs and make your way to the concentric circle-shaped nightclub. The multi-layered club, designed by ICrave, is inspired by its proximity to the beach and made to accentuate the descent into the club from the floor above. Dark hues of blue, purple, and gold give Dusk an underwater vibe that at the same time utterly relaxes guests. The resident DJs, popular in East Coast circles provide an eclectic mix of house music and top-40.

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Angel Management Group, EMM Group, and Revel, HQ is a stunning nightlife space spread out luxuriously over two floors.

The main room is the centerpiece of the venue, greeting guests with a sprawling and expansive scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean with 24 foot LED screens. HQ encompasses a custom-made DJ booth along with a suspended performance stage set right above numerous bars, an array of VIP booths, a large dance floor, and a mezzanine level with additional seating for a more intimate setting. The DJ lineup is famous and focuses mainly on electronic/ house music, with Thursday being their open-format night. Prepare for a late night, as the parties at Revel HQ are notorious for raging until 5 a.m.

Break out your neon clothes, rubber bracelets, and hair crimper and enter the ultimate celebration of 70s and 80s nightlife and pop culture at Boogie Nights in the Tropicana. This club dazzles Atlantic City’s fun-seekers with top-of-the-line light and sound systems, resident DJs spinning high energy dance mixes, pop and lock dancers, hula hoopers, and celebrity impersonators including Mr. Boogie, Roller Girl, the Boogie Beaver, Mirror Man, and the Boogie Nights Dancers. Boogie Nights is also the new home of the Savage Men Male Review, which is performed on Saturday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Located in the basement of the Borgata Hotel & Casino, the mur.mur nightclub has been a popular celebrity hangout since its opening in 2006 and possesses a certain exclusive feel. Recently renovated, mur.mur has a new color scheme, along with new carpeting, drapery and lighting, and it still features one of the best club atmospheres in town because of its intimacy and its dance floor, which is integrated with personalized table service. Bottle service is very popular and if you look closely, you will likely see some Philadelphia and New York-based athletes at this trendy hot spot.

Experience the electrifying DJs, club dancers, and state-of-the-art sound, lights, and video that makes Casbah one of Atlantic City’s hottest nightclubs.

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DJs and celebrity hosts take over. Routinely packed with thousands of guests, the club boasts the feeling of being in a tropical oasis while partying until you drop. Using the pool as the centerpiece, the club has VIP cabanas, hot tubs, and other tables scattered around the outer perimeter of the venue. The heart-pounding atmosphere consumes you when you step through the door as their DJs take “party” to the next level. Slink up to the bar for a drink, then hit the dance floor, or check out the balcony, where celebrities like Kendra Wilkinson and Kim Kardashian have been known to party. You never know who you might bump into at this unique club.

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and state-of-the-art sound and lights. Located right off the boardwalk, a long escalator ascends into the club, where two bars and bottle service lounge areas surround the rectangular dance floor. The laser-laden ceiling towers high above. Some of the city’s hottest dancers set the pace atop raised platforms, and TVs lining the walls project their images amid the fog and neon lights.

Found in The Quarter at Tropicana, Providence is the first area club to feature twin DJ towers. The original Providence in New York City is in a former Baptist church, and the Atlantic City location was modeled after it. The interior’s synergy of old and new styles — top-of-the-line lighting comes from a cathedral ceiling and shines onto chandeliers and a wooden dance floor — gives it a dramatic feel and modern energy. On really crowded nights, the club opens its second floor, which offers a balcony encircling the dance floor, which has its own bar and VIP tables, putting you at the pinnacle of the party.

Fist pump the night away with resident DJ and reality star Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio at The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort & Casino. When night falls, the hotel’s pool dome becomes a nightlife mecca as world-class

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FIRST PERSON

By SHERRY HOFFMAN

Tony Orlando Uncovered Through a career filled with wondrous moments, this popular entertainer reveals his lengthy philanthropic side Tony Orlando

After nearly a lifetime as an entertainer, Tony Orlando has amassed a personal treasure trove of memories, both on stage and off. So, after 53 years in the spotlight and a career that’s literally expanded to the four corners of the globe, it’s difficult for him to single out one moment that transcends all the others.

If pressed, however, one of Atlantic City’s longest-running and most popular casino headliners says his first meeting with an American president probably tops the list.

It happened in 1974. One year earlier — when hard rock bands like Led Zeppelin, AC-DC, Aerosmith and Pink Floyd ruled the charts — the bubbly pop trio of Tony Orlando and Dawn had the number one song of the year with the unlikely but catchy “Tie A Yellow Ribbon (‘Round the Ole Oak Tree),” a song about a man who’d just been released from prison and was wondering if he’d be welcome when he returned home.

Now, here he was, an eighth-grade dropout from Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, whose talent, luck and chutzpah had made him one of the world’s most popular entertainers, sitting alone with the President of the United States. And all Gerald Ford wanted to do was tell the then 30-year-old singer how much he and his wife Betty enjoyed Orlando’s chart-topping hit.

“The president said, ‘You’ve done a lot, Mr. Orlando, with this little song of yours,’” Orlando recalls during a chat from his lakefront home in Hollister, Mo. just outside Branson, where he and his family have lived for more than 20 years. Orlando describes the moment as one of the most surreal experiences of his life, and not just because he was sitting alone in the Oval Office with the leader of the free world. What made the moment so strange is that President Ford — who would later become a close friend of Orlando’s — invoked virtually the same line the singer had heard in a movie about a legendary songwriter who wrote an equally memorable tune decades earlier.

“Not long before I went to the White House, I had watched my favorite movie of all time, Yankee Doodle Dandy, with James Cagney (playing the part of composer George Cohan),” Orlando remembers. “And there was a scene where Cagney’s character is meeting with President (Franklin D.) Roosevelt, and the president said ‘you’ve done a lot for this country with your little song.’

And here I am, sitting with President Ford, and he’s saying that to me. That was probably the greatest moment. I often think of that and think about how fortunate I’ve been to have met seven presidents.”

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Tony Orlando and Dawn had seven Top 10 hits between the group’s inception in 1970 and when they split up nearly eight years later. But “Yellow Ribbon” became his signature song and made it possible for him to continue to pay his success forward 40 years later.

In 1980, just one year after he made his casino debut at what is now Caesars Atlantic City, he donated $10,000 to the Association for Retarded Citizens — now the ARC of Atlantic County — for its first group home in Pleasantville. The organization named the home to honor the memory of Orlando’s late sister, Rhonda Marie Schroeder, who was profoundly mentally challenged.

A small sampling of his other contributions includes multiple appearances on telethons and at fundraisers. He headlined a concert that raised money for the Atlantic County Special Services School District, declining even the smallest fee or honorarium for his services. He’s made regular visits to Sister Jean Webster’s Kitchen in Atlantic City to serve food to the homeless and entertain them with impromptu acoustic mini-concerts.

But for all of the publicized events that attracted media attention, there are even more examples of his kindness and generosity that flew under the radar, like visits to area hospitals to offer hope and prayers to fans and complete strangers, and backstage meetings with folks who were simply down on their luck, whose lives he brightened with a simple hug, some words of encouragement and a photograph.

“I feel it’s the responsibility of every performer to give back to cities that have taken care of them and their families,” he explains. “The people of Atlantic City have been putting food on my table and welcomed me with open arms for over 30 years. The very least I can do is give back.”

Orlando’s track record of benevolence dates back to 1961, when he was a teenage singer with a hit record (“Halfway To Paradise”) and toured with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. His first charitable appearance on television was with actor and TV personality Dennis James on a cerebral palsy telethon. He became closely aligned with his friend Jerry Lewis’ annual Labor Day telethon in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and spent 33 years anchoring the New York City portion of the summerending fundraiser.

At 69 Orlando is a true show business anomaly who defies the adage that a performer is only as good as his or her last hit record.

It’s been 35 years since he last had a song in the Top 40. Yet his

reputation as a showman transcends the last-hit theory, and he’s become one of Atlantic City’s go-to entertainers. His box office success is such that his shows consistently sell out — they’re not comped out — and he brings in a crowd that enjoys playing the slot machines.

Maybe they’re not the high rollers with million-dollar credit lines that artists like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett once lured to the gaming tables. But from Las Vegas to Atlantic City and every town with a casino in between, every casino boss that’s ever booked Orlando will tell you they can’t wait to have him back.

Not bad for a kid who dropped out of the singing side of the music business in 1964, when he was just 19-years-old and became one of the many American music casualties of the socalled British invasion. “I became the youngest oldie-but-goodie in the business,” Orlando says with a laugh.

He spent years as a recording industry executive, helping guide the early careers of artists like Carole King, Barry Manilow, James Taylor and Laura Nyro.

His return to the recording studio was an accident. To help a songwriter friend, he laid down a demo track for a song called “Candida.” Later, background vocals were added by several studio singers, including Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson.

Without his knowledge, the song was released using the group name “Dawn,” the name of the daughter of one of the recording label’s executives.

Ultimately, the group became Tony Orlando and Dawn, and the success of pop singles like “Candida,” “Knock Three Times” and “Yellow Ribbon” earned them a four-season television run with their own variety show.

In addition to his music and television work, Orlando has appeared in motion pictures, including a small, shot-in-one-take

role in A Star Is Born in 1976 and, most recently, a co-starring role opposite Adam Sandler in 2012’s That’s My Boy. He’s also made his mark on Broadway, filling in for Jim Dale for several weeks as the star of the musical Barnum in 1981 and returning to the Great White Way to star in Smokey Joe’s Café in 1999.

Orlando has also broadened his horizons beyond the entertainment industry and into the business world. Several years ago, he became vice-chairman and a partner in the Franklin Mint, the private mint that designs, produces and markets collectibles like commemorative coins, die-cast replicas of famous vehicles, dolls, and more.

Three years ago, to celebrate his 50th anniversary as an entertainer, Orlando was honored by The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. The organization created a career retrospective that resembled the A & E series Inside The Actor’s Studio. Orlando and the audience watched while touchstone moments of his half-century as an entertainer played out on a big screen: his 1961 debut with Dick Clark on American Bandstand; appearances with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show; his guest-starring role on Bill Cosby’s trail-blazing 1980s sitcom; and sketches he performed on his television variety series with the boyhood heroes who inspired him to become an entertainer, like Jackie Gleason and George Burns.

“They had everything up there,” Orlando said. “They didn’t miss a thing. I don’t mean to sound hokey but it was like a movie of my life. It was very moving the way they did it. It brought me to tears. I felt very proud of myself, and I don’t often feel that way.”

Sherry Hoffman is a freelance writer and owner of Sherry Hoffman Public Relations. She lives happily ever after in Camelot, and has been part of the Lifestyle family since the first edition.

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Paradise Found

By BILL AND BARBARA SCARDUZZIO

Timeless glamour, celebrity sightings, and sweeping ocean views abound at the magnificent Eden Roc Renaissance in Miami Beach

“If you create a stage and it is grand, everyone who visits will play their part.”

— MORRIS LAPIDUS, EDEN ROC ARCHITECT

We both work seven days a week (and it seems like 24 hours a day) and there comes a time when you just have to get away from it all. Recently, we both realized it was “that time” and needed to get on an airplane and be whisked off to relaxation. Fortunate to live in an area that is only minutes from the Atlantic City Airport and, of course, Spirit Airlines’ convenient service to Florida, we realized Miami was the place we just had to go. We were looking to relax and needed a great hotel; a beach; an ocean; and some spectacular weather. Forget about running around (as so many tourists do), we simply wanted to relax for a few days with zero pressure to be anywhere.

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the classic Eden Roc Renaissance in Miami Beach. It looked interesting on the internet so, in approximately fifteen minutes, we were planning our escape to paradise and to the highlyacclaimed Eden Roc Renaissance.

Yes, we both agreed — it looked very good on the web, but it looked ten times better when we arrived at the actual hotel. It was one of those experiences when the reality is so much better than your expectations. Maybe it was the fact that the hotel is located on a beautiful beach on prestigious Millionaire’s Row and, of course, a dramatically beautiful ocean. Once you enter

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the hotel, the Eden Roc Renaissance embraces its role as a timeless treasure, flawlessly blending iconic style, modern architecture, and contemporary glamour. Years past, the hotel was the site for a private party honoring Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd for the premiere of the film Around the World in 80 Days, where elites such as Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Durante, Groucho Marx, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Gleason, Esther Williams, Liberace, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Ernest Hemingway and others danced the night away. Famous for being host to Hollywood greats since 1956, Eden Roc continues to enchant guests and celebrities alike — providing an alluring escape with seamless, legendary service.

Our majestic room overlooked the world-famous beach and was first class. The hotel itself was spectacularly dramatic in every respect. For three nights and four days, we were treated like royalty. Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach was originally designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, who also designed the Fontainebleau next door. With the completion of its lavish restoration, Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach has defeated the spite wall once and for all, with the construction of its new 21-Story Ocean Tower. Its new guest rooms, ballrooms, restaurants, and spa will continue to place the legendary property among the best on Miami Beach.

There was really no reason to leave the property, so a visit to the attractions of Miami Beach would have to be somewhat limited. We came to relax, and it worked in every respect. Of course, a visit to the hotel’s new ELLE Spa, which is home to 18 luxurious treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center, had something to do with it. We did manage to make a few visits to spots in and around Miami Beach.

This incredible destination occupies approximately 18.7 square miles and is noted for its Art Deco buildings, great restaurants and shopping, as well as all

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kinds of art-related activities.

There is a rather dramatic Miami Beach boardwalk, which is not to be confused with our boardwalk in Atlantic City. Both the boards and the rides are noticeably absent, but it is a popular attraction for walking, jogging, and is a people watching favorite.

Actually, if you are into walking, forget about the car and enjoy the perfect way to discover the treasures in the beautiful Miami Beach area, by foot.

Speaking of treasures, we absolutely must include the food. It was of the Five-Star variety. If you visit Miami Beach, don’t leave until you try the Eden Roc’s 1500 Degrees. Paula DaSilva is the executive chef and her food is a reason by itself to visit the hotel. The restaurant embraces the farm-to-table service while striving to support local farmers through the use of the freshest ingredients available. Enjoy dining alfresco while overlooking the infinity pools and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.

Or you might choose a more intimate experience in one of the private dining rooms.

Their wine program is first-class, and this creative chef’s food is nothing short of amazing (and this definitely includes Paula’s chef-crafted, knockedout desserts). The menu, which changes daily and according to season, showcases local food products from farmers she knows and trusts. As rich and unique as each pairing, the simple yet sophisticated dining ambiance elevates the farm-table dining experience to a new and exciting level.

The superb restaurant was just a part of our exhilarating, restful, and oh-somemorable experience. We hated to leave, and that tells you all you need to know. One thing is for certain … we will be back!

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SPOTLIGHT ON OUTDOOR LIVING

Teak Time

By PAMELA DOLLAK

FABULOUS HOME AND PATIO/ TEAK OUTLET IN SOMERS POINT IS MORE THAN JUST TEAK

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NOW THAT THE WEATHER HAS WARMED UP, WE’RE ABLE TO DO what we’ve been itchin’ to do all spring — enjoy the outdoors!

And what better place is there to while away the lazy, hazy days of summer than your own yard, porch or deck? To achieve this, you’ll need outdoor furniture that’s not only comfortable enough for you to relax in, but durable enough to stand up to the elements.

For 12 years, Fabulous Home and Patio/Teak Outlet in Somers Point — the teak specialists — have been dedicated to providing high commercial-quality teak furniture to customers both near and far at very competitive prices.

As for the benefits of purchasing teak furniture for your home, it’s beautiful, weatherproof and incredibly durable. So durable, in fact, that it’s utilized in building boats and yachts.

Teak comes from Tectona grandis, a tree native to Indonesia, from where Fabulous Home and Patio directly manufactures. Teak, a harvested crop like corn, is certified and controlled by the Indonesian government, making it a sustainable product. Only a predetermined number of trees can be felled each year and for each tree that’s cut, a new one is planted to replace it.

Teak, which is often referred to as “the king of wood,” starts out a lovely blond color that, in time, will turn into a pretty dove grey or silver. However, Fabulous Home and Patio will happily finish your furniture should you wish it to remain a “natural blond.”

Fabulous Home and Patio design all of the furniture that you see in their store. Of special note are their famous teak extension tables that can be built up to 12-feet long. These have been bestsellers, not only for their convenience, but for their esthetic value, as they provide a space with the popular and elegant “Hampton look.”

Aside from the Somers Point store,

Fabulous Home has a retail space in Key Largo, FL, where they’ve furnished many popular restaurants, like Snooks. Closer to home you’ll find Fabulous Home and Patio’s pieces at the Virginia Hotel and Congress Hall in Cape May, Beach Creek Oyster Bar in Wildwood, Penn’s Landing Hyatt, and on the Cape May/Lewes Ferry.

Presently, they are working on furnishing the cabana decks at Revel, which will be completed this summer.

Post-Hurricane Sandy, many customers have come to Allison, Fabulous Home and Patio’s manager, to purchase this extremely sturdy outdoor furniture. To ensure that it continues to stay intact even through a hurricane, Allison has recently made improvements to their teak products, like added weight and thickness.

Despite the many attributes to teak products, there are some out there who are not ready to make the switch. That’s fine with Allison since they also sell other types of outdoor furniture.

Viro wicker is another of their big sellers.

It’s strong, durable, and can withstand high temperatures. They also carry Polywood plastic furniture, which is environmentally friendly, maintenance-free and available in a rainbow of colors. And their Textilene chairs are not only comfy, but fade-resistant.

You may have already seen Fabulous Home and Patio featured at many home shows in Philadelphia, Florida, D.C., and Annapolis. If not, stop into their showroom any time to peruse their considerable selection which is discounted every day of the year. And if you happen to find something you can’t live without, you can order it and have it delivered within one week if you’re local. They’ll also ship their goods anywhere in the world; however, it may take a tad bit longer.

But it will be well worth the wait.

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The “Reel” Deal I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don’t know what’s on the other end. Your imagination is under there.

— ROBERT ALTMAN

We have all heard the expression, “There are plenty of fish in the sea,” and in the Atlantic City area, you can take that expression literally since fish and fishing options are plentiful no matter what your preferences. Whether in the back bays to catch Striped Bass or Bluefish, offshore for Sea Bass or Fluke, or just a solitary couple of hours fishing from a jetty or pier, Atlantic City waters offer up a flotilla of boating options, excursions, and “secret spots” where you can cast your bread (or other types of bait) upon the

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waters and see what you catch. Because the fish and fishing options are so plentiful, let’s break it down into three major types — Party Boats, Charter Boats, and On Your Own. Party Boats Basically, a party boat means you share a boat and the fishing experience with other folks that you may or may not know. If you enjoy that kind of camaraderie, the party boat option is convenient, safe, and fun. Usually, most equipment

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and tackle are provided, as well as beverages and a place to clean and refrigerate your catch. Party boats can take you out for bay fishing or open water, depending on your preferences and what kind of fish you want to catch.

North Star Fishing & Cruises, located in Ocean City, NJ, offers half day and whole day excursions in the bay or offshore. For example, from Memorial Day through September, North Star takes you on a 4-hour deep sea fishing trip where you can test your skills (and luck) for Sea Bass, Blackfish, Porgy, Croaker, Fluke, and Sharks. If you prefer calmer waters, there is a 3-hour back bay option behind Ocean City. According to North Star, “Fluke are commonly seen on this trip, but we have reeled in various other species.” North Star sees to it that their fishing guests (of all ages) relax and enjoy the experience because “… everything you need for fishing is on board.”

Another party boat option in the Atlantic City area is the High Roller, docked at Gardener’s Basin. Aptly named for its gambling locale, High Roller excursions offer two trips daily in the calm bay and inlet behind Atlantic City.

As early as May, flounder fishing begins. Throughout the season, Captain Mike (Tabassso) and his crew take out groups for Fluke, Striper, Weakfish, and Blues catching.

Charter Boats If you prefer to fish with your own private group (like a family event, bachelor party, or business outing), you can charter or reserve a boat. The Stray Cat, out of Longport, NJ, carries up to 22 passengers. The 5-hour trip cruises offshore for Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo catches. The boat provides all the bait, tackle, and expertise needed for your private group. Stray Cat sums up the advantage of charter boat options by asking, “Why pile on a crowded boat that’s full of strangers when you can fish with family and friends?”

Evelyn Ann Charter Cruises, located in Atlantic City, offers various group fishing options. According to Captain Mick Joel, who has over 30 years experience in the fishing excursion business, “At Evelyn Ann, we take all kinds out from the die-hard fishermen to the vacationing family.”

Capt. Mick, as he is called, proudly boasts that he has taken generations of families out for good times fishing and camaraderie. “Some of the gangs that I take now are three generations. In fact, several of these families used to go fishing with my grandfather on his charter boat when I was the mate.”

When Capt. Mick is asked, “What are we fishing for?”

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On Your Own For those who prefer to fish alone, bridges, jetties, and piers in and around Atlantic City provide a plethora of options. You can see folks fishing over the Albany Avenue

and Somers Point bridges just about any summer morning.

Take a walk on the beach and the craggy jetty in Longport is teaming with adults and children fishing with poles and even nets. At Gardener’s Basin, many a fisherman cast out from the rocks at the end of the island.

Another interesting spot unique to the Atlantic City area is the Ventnor Fishing Pier. Located at Cornwall Avenue and the Boardwalk, the pier provides stunningly scenic views and “private” fishing for Blue Fish, Striper, and more - year round, day or night. Although anyone can walk on the pier, fishing is strictly for members only. In addition, the pier offers facilities where you can filet and clean your fish and tackle. One die-hard member, Bob Humphreys gladly drives from Sicklerville, NJ to fish off the Ventnor Pier. Although Humphreys has his own boat, he prefers the convenience of

For die-hard solo fisherpersons, once you find a “sweet spot,” you pretty much keep that location to yourself.

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simply walking out to the pier to enjoy a stress-free day doing what he enjoys.

“Some days, the fish are really smoking off the pier. And, there’s nothing better than the feel of the action of your rod when you get a fish, and then you just reel it in …”

For die-hard solo fisherpersons, once you find a “sweet spot,” you pretty much keep that location to yourself.

Northfield resident, Jillian Curtis, recalls childhood memories of fishing early mornings with her Dad “along the marshy shore” at locations that she will not disclose to this day! Curtis remembers, “I caught my first Striped Bass waiting for the sun to come up and put the Ocean City Ferris Wheel into silhouette against the early morning sky. After I felt the first bite, my Dad called me to set the hook and then helped me lift the wriggling fish safely out of the water … and then gently released it back into the black water. “ Gone Fishin’ Atlantic City is not only a lucky spot for gamblers, but for anglers as well. In fact, the world record Striped Bass was caught off a jetty in Atlantic City — just shy of 79 pounds! Because of its prime location near fresh and salt water, fishing has been a tourist attraction throughout AC’s history. In the 1870s, the Inlet was known as a premiere commercial fishing hub. In the 1940s, Captain Starn’s excursions were a huge attraction lasting well into the 1960s.

Today, fish and fishing options are still plentiful in and around the area.

Whether you prefer a day with a group of buddies on a charter boat or alone from a pier, there is no doubt you will be “hooked” on fishing; Atlantic Citystyle.

Additional Fishing Information Margate Pier, Anglers Club of Absecon Island, www.anglersclub.org/history.htm Ocean City Fishing Club, www.oceancityfishingclub.com New Jersey Fishing.com, www.njfishing.com

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by KELLY NICOLE TJOUMAKARIS

Glimpse inside the history of our expertly protected wetlands and explore the magic of the majestic salt marshes The Wetlands Institute

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Osprey babies on a platform at the Wetland Institute

Osprey coming in for a landing onto a platform at the Wetlands Institute

Photos courtesy of The Wetlands Institute

hile Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were becoming the first men to walk on the moon, Herbert Mills, the executive director of the World Wildlife Fund, was taking his own significant step with exceptional terrain in southern New Jersey. It too marked a poignant leap in history.

In 1969, a time of exploring unknown territory, Mills, anticipating high levels of development, rescued 6,000 acres of coastal wetlands in southern New Jersey from future development. Unlike the moon, this terrain was teeming with water and life — seen and unseen. This type of environment, the salt marsh, is considered one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. This location, sandwiched between the barrier islands and mainland from Sea Isle City south to the Cape May peninsula, was one represented by a homing device in many impressive migratory birds.

Mills, an avid birder, was a New Jersey resident and a conservationist who had profound foresight. The esteemed value he placed on the environment, well before it was in fashion, was first exposed at age 7 when he became a member of the National Audubon Society. As time passed, his concern for the environment grew exponentially as too did his general membership in the society. In 1957, he became a member of the Board of Directors before becoming chairman as well as vice president. He also served with other environmental organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) where his endeavors facilitated the raising of millions of dollars for the preservation of natural resources.

His focus eventually landed on coastal wetlands and prompted him to stage an environmental coup. The first of several fundraising movements he organized, and the most paramount, led to the procurement (by the WWF) of the aforementioned 6,000 acres of salt marsh. Mills followed with a project that involved building a facility to increase awareness

and education of coastal wetlands. And so began The South Jersey Wetlands Institute.

Private and nonprofit — it was established for the purpose of “engaging in research, study, and public education in marshland ecology, coastal conservation, and other natural resources,”— it was christened by the WWF with 34 acres of the recently acquired salt marsh, at the south border of Stone Harbor Boulevard. The South Jersey Wetlands Institute became the Wetlands Institute in 1973, securing it as a regional outfit.

After all, the water flushing it daily comes from and leaves to a much wider geography than South Jersey.

The Wetlands Institute, when it comes to wetland ecology, is the most perspicacious teacher of all. Though prolific research occurs inside and outside of this living laboratory, and alongside an abundance of educational outreach programs — Institute, it is not. Not solely, anyway. Museum, yes. Nature’s aviary, yes. Photography hot spot, yes. Aesthetically pleasing natural venue, yes. In fact, it has such a high level of fantastic romanticism; it can prompt anyone faint of environmental heart to plan on moving to one immediately. It is equipped with its very own raw bar.

The wetland here is not just a pretty face; no, she works hard.

And no, it is not just “for the birds…” She works hard for us. Her curriculum vitae is long and distinguished. Her qualifications include running a nursery for commercially and recreationally important species, kidney mastery for the filtering of sediments and toxins in the water, pollution removal for the breaking down of pollutants, and buffer able for slowing and absorbing storm surges. And, though work ethics matter and looks do not, she is quite beautiful.

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Snowy Egret

Photos by Lenore P. Tedesco, PhD Executive Director The Wetlands Institute

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design, and was opened in the spring of 1972. Like Mills, Wells was an environmental visionary and a resident of New Jersey. Wells planned the facility after designing the RCA Pavilion for the World’s Fair in New York City, but before he went on to teach environmental design at Harvard.

Influenced by the blossoming environmental movement, he developed his own philosophy on architecture that he referred to as “gentle architecture.”

The facility was built to resemble a Coast Guard Station and facilitates, as well as promotes, the missions of the U.S. Coast Guard: safety, defense, security, mobility, and protection of natural resources. It was dedicated on September 16, 1972. The keynote address was given by Herbert Mills’ friend, the international president of the World Wildlife Fund, Prince Bernhardt of the Netherlands Holland, who offered: “The output of this institute in years to come should greatly improve the quality of life for all who live and vacation here and for many, many others as well. Research carried out here should help restore and increase the productivity of this important estuarine complex and set a pattern for other coastal areas.”

Beyond the shelter of welcome desk, research lab, Diller Coastal Exhibit Building (fitted with terrapin station, aquarium, and horseshoe crab exhibit) and tidal shop as well as within the observation tower and Marshview Hall, one can see the output.

Enter vista.

Some come armed with notebook, some with camera. If you decide on the latter, I warn you, be quick on the draw. A beautiful tidal marsh waits for you with open arms. It will welcome you and silence you as you look into thousands of fathoms of marsh stretching out into the horizon. Salt Marsh Trail traverses the wetland for you to peruse where the land meets the sea. Feast your eyes on this heronry. You will see.

See egrets browsing the marsh, food-shopping. See their pure white body devoid of any misgivings and their long, delicate necks. See the soothing manner in which they majestically display their daily endeavor. See them fly with grace over the marsh and disappear into the dusk.

See nature’s art. Feel the pull — it is not gravity, it is the call of the wetlands and it will advance you deeper into the marsh putting distance between you and the sounds of the highway, providing a feeling like you are leagues away from any point resembling a destination. Depending on the season, the marsh elder or sea lavender may hold its blooms for you while sights and sounds of Mother Ocean prove she is not far away as her fragrant score of saltwater will accompany you.

Admire the avifauna. They have had their share of hardships. The osprey have made a triumphant return. At the Wetlands Institute’s conception, there were only 50 pairs of Ospreys left in New Jersey. Though it was a concerted effort with the banning of DDT, WI gave the birds a place to fish, lay eggs, nest, and prosper.

Platform installation has been a key player in the comeback of the ospreys.

Today there are an estimated 500 Osprey pairs in the state of New Jersey!

Great egrets and snowy egrets Bald Eagles are not the proverbial bird of a different feather. New Jersey is a stage for their comeback as well. The Eagle has landed, as well as the Osprey, and the Heron.

Herbert Mills was a champion of birds (with no prejudice) and conservation and a lover of the New Jersey Shore. It was only fitting that he became the founder of the Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor, a paradigm of preservation and conservation. An environmental visionary, he left a legacy of coastal environmental knowledge and appreciation effectively safeguarding the land for all stakeholders.

But the work is not done.

In keeping with Mills’ goals over 40 years ago, the WI continues to focus on research, conservation, and education. The current executive director, Dr. Lenore Tedesco, has a prolific background with this trinity and is continuing to advance the institute on this course.

The WI educates over 20,000 individuals each year with a third of them being school-age children disseminating appreciation, understanding and care for the wetlands through self-guided exhibits, summer programs, camps,

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Lif estyl e Na tu re family nights and other programs.

Not all species are thriving and so its ongoing conservation projects include attention to terrapins, horseshoe crabs, shorebirds, and recovering ghost traps.

The institute participates in scientific research by staff and students regarding all facets of wetlands; geology, biology, chemistry, and, of course, conservation.

Research is periodically presented in Marshview Hall, and is just one of many events open to the public.

Though this tourist attraction runs on hard science, there is much merriment to be had. The highly anticipated annual events include the premier Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival, where those who wish to celebrate the shorebird migration and horseshoe crab migration can go to learn by lecture, shorebird walks, night horseshoe crab walks, aid in shorebird tagging, or participate in conservation activities and games for adults and children. If you like live reggae music, sunsets over sprawling marsh, seafood and tropical drinks, you are sure to want to attend the Sunset Soiree. The Wings ’N Water Benefit Auction, catered by the Washington Inn, has unique auction items including maritime art, vacation packages, event tickets, and dinner outings. There is a Crabulous Crab Day where it is okay to be shellfish — learn how to crab off the dock, learn how to cook crab, and for those well versed in crabbery — enter a crabbing tournament, crab race or the hermit crab beauty contest.

Attend the Fall Migration Festival in September and see why this region is the top birding destination in North America. Monarch Madness follows in October and Wetlands Wonderland in November.

Mill’s wish to inspire others to conserve and sustain the coastal wetlands for everyone and every bird was indeed granted. This preserved landscape, a literal sea of tranquility, from Herbert was one small step for man, one giant leap for birdkind.

In the words of “Houston” to Armstrong and Aldrin after the lunar module landed on the moon, to you, Herbert Mills, “Be advised there are lots of smiling faces [here] and all over the world. Over.”

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Fredericksburg: The Crossroads of the Civil War Historical sights and sounds abound in this timeless city seeped in American antiquity

By DAN SCHLOSSBERG

Confederate cannon guards empty field that was the scene of heavy fighting during the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Bust of James Monroe greets visitors to the Monroe Museum.

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Cannonballs stacked in a vast graveyard full of soldiers who fell during the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Photos by DAN SCHLOSSBERG Annapolis, Santa Fe, St. Augustine might dispute the notion, but Fredericksburg has a legitimate claim to be called America’s oldest city. After Captain John Smith landed at nearby Jamestown in 1607, English settlers founded the town (in 1728) and produced offspring instrumental in the formation of the United States.

One of them, George Washington, allegedly chopped down that fabled cherry tree in Fredericksburg and threw a silver dollar across the Rappahannock — a river whose Indian name implies that Native Americans lived there long before the idea of independence put a twinkle in Washington’s eye. Ferry Farm, near the river, was the boyhood home of the future first president, who later purchased a house for his mother Mary that still stands. Also surviving into the 21st century are the tombstone of John Paul Jones’ brother and the “Monroe Doctrine” desk, tucked into a local museum dedicated to James Monroe, a Fredericksburg resident before moving north to Washington as the fifth president.

Monroe didn’t have far to go: Fredericksburg is exactly halfway (54 miles each way) between the nation’s capital and the former Confederate capital of Richmond. As a result, Union and rebel troops converged on the town four times — with thousands of casualties. Several structures, including a white church, contain lodged Civil War cannonballs that are plainly visible.

The best way to peruse the historical district of 40 square blocks is a 90-minute trolley tour that departs from the Fredericksburg Visitor Center. It passes the homes of Washington’s mother and sister, the colonial-era Rising Sun Tavern where costumed wenches cavort, and the Hugh Mercer Apothecary, where leeches played a prominent part in colonial medical practices.

For safer and more familiar medical needs, Goolrick’s Pharmacy sits right in the middle of the Caroline Street historic district. A combination lunch counter and drug store, Goolrick’s started as a pharmacy in 1869, launched its lunch counter service in 1912, and won such a reputation for its milkshakes that many presidents have tried them. Like other downtown shops, it sells Civil War antiques and memorabilia.

Among the 100 boutiques, galleries, and shops is something called the Civil War Store — right across the road the hilly cemetery that marks the Battle of Fredericksburg site. Some three-dozen markers and monuments dot the well-sculpted hills, anchored by the Sunken Road, a fortification that helped the outnumbered Confederates give Fredericksburg native Robert E. Lee his most one-sided victory.

The first of four fights within a 17-mile radius, the Battle of Fredericksburg took place from Dec. 11-15, 1862. It was followed by Chancellorsville (April 27-May 6, 1863), where Lee prevailed but lost his best underling when Gen. Stonewall Jackson was shot by his own troops; Wilderness (May 5-6, 1864), where Ulysses S. Grant faced Lee for the first time and fought him to a stalemate; and Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-21, 1864), a two-week encounter that gave the region the nickname “Crossroads of the Civil War.” With an estimated 100,000 men lost in those battles, the

A Victorian house made of granite is among the many architectural attractions in historic Fredericksburg.

Monument to Hugh Mercer, friend of George Washington, brigadier general in the Colonial Army, and practicing physician who operated a primitive pharmacy in Fredericksburg.

Costumed wenches serve curious customers at colonial Rising Sun Tavern.

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With so many cemeteries, cannons, and battlefield sites, a sojourn to Chatham seems almost surreal.

area could be called the Graveyard of the Civil War. There are fields of tombstones, most of them unmarked because remains could not be identified. Close hand-to-hand combat and endless artillery barrages cost the Union more than 60,000 soldiers and the Confederacy about 40,000.

With so many cemeteries, cannons, and battlefield sites, a sojourn to Chatham seems almost surreal. Perched on a 1,228-acre site anchored by a 1771 mansion, Chatham sits on a bluff overlooking the town and river. Visitors have included George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, Walt Whitman, Northern generals, and Union troops who used it as a headquarters before it became a much-needed hospital.

And there are other calming places in this cauldron of calamity:

• A 40-foot granite marker that looks like a miniature

Washington Monument is actually a memorial for Mary Washington, mother of the father of our country. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1894.

• Not far away is a stone marker bearing a bronze plaque that salutes religious equality, one of the four freedoms espoused

by Thomas Jefferson.

• Mary Washington’s will, as well as a bell cast by Paul Revere’s foundry, are hallmarks of a Gothic Revival courthouse that dates from 1851.

• The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center has extensive information and artifacts about the one-time port.

• The Civil War Life Museum has exhibits that include

original equipment and the White Oak Civil War Museum offers artifacts collected from local encampments.

• PNC Bank, housed in the federal-style Farmers Bank

Building, contains such bank artifacts as a scale for weighing gold dust.

• Gari Melcher, an impressionist artist with an international reputation, built a home and studio at Belmont, also overlooking the Rappahannock that attracts visitors to the historic town of Falmouth. He and his wife Corrine purchased the property in 1916.

• Amy’s Café, a stone’s throw from the Melcher spread, has

a modern menu but an ancient history since it’s housed in a historic tavern with 18th century roots. For a better view of the nearby river, patrons can eat outside (and hope that no smokers in the tobacco-friendly state are nearby).

Above: Live leeches, used to treat illnesses in colonial times, are among the exhibits and artifacts at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary in historic downtown Fredericksburg.

Below: Monuments of all shapes and sizes overshadow the Battle of Fredericksburg graveyard, where most of the mortally wounded Civil War soldiers could not be identified.

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• Riverside Dinner Theater features productions so

professional that Sally Struthers (Gloria on All in the Family) has been in two of its shows, most recently The Full Monty.

Lif estyl e Tr a v e l Getting around is easy. There’s plenty of parking in the historic district, with availability on the street and in garages, plus a local shuttle called “The Fred.”

Amtrak trains stop within walking distance of the Fredericksburg Visitors Center, while a cheaper (and slower) alternative route to Washington is the Virginia Railway Express, which runs three trains in each direction during weekday commuting times. When the cherry blossoms (and the tourists) are out in D.C., the train is the best vehicle to be in.

Virginia has more wiggle room for drivers, who will relish the one-word slogan of Fredericksburg Tourism: TIMELESS. Historic markers line every highway from U.S. 1, also known as Jefferson Davis Highway, to U.S. 17, a slow but scenic route that meanders from Fredericksburg to Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg.

Although the local population is about 20,000, Fredericksburg seems to have just as many places to eat, shop, or stay. All the big chains are there — close enough to the historic district to be convenient, but far enough away not to be a nuisance. Downtown has 40 chefowned restaurants, including one that caters to vegans and vegetarians, and a good selection of historic homes that have evolved into bed-and-breakfast inns.

For families who need space, quiet, and proximity to familiar food, a Homewood Suites is adjacent to the enormous Wegman’s market in Central Park (neither a parking garage nor a place with a zoo shadowed by giant skyscrapers).

Fredericksburg has a benign climate where temperatures can top 80 degrees anytime between April Fool’s Day and Halloween (don’t be surprised to see kids in George Washington masks — they are routinely given to visiting media members). For further information, call 800-678-4748 or visit www.visitfred.com and www.virginiacivilwar.org.

Former AP newsman Dan Schlossberg of Fair Lawn is travel editor of New Jersey Lifestyle and Sirius XM Radio’s Maggie Linton Show and host of Travel Itch Radio, heard Thursdays at 8 PM, EDT on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio.com. njlifestyleonline.com

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Jose and Judy Chora share their lives and passion for art Story by SAL EMMA Photos by BILL HORIN/ArtC

Ifyou didn’t know better, you might think Jose and Judy

Chora were three artists. They are both accomplished in their own right. Jose, 57, in metal sculpture. Judy, 53, in mosaic and ceramics. Some of their most dramatic work fills the third category — created in collaboration.

Work and life partners for over 15 years, they live in Egg Harbor Township. Jose’s studio is in Absecon. Judy’s is atop their Chora-Leone Gallery in Somers Point. (Judy went by Leone until recently.)

They make quite the yin-yang couple. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Jose is a true romantic — tall, dark and striking with flashing eyes and smile. Judy anchors his frenetic personality with fair visage, blond locks — and a quiet, methodical and deliberate style.

Judy’s work is delicate and complex. Working in glass, ceramics and found objects, she often makes her own tesserae, the individual elements that build her bright and colorful mosaics. Carefully crafted ceramic medallions, molded and glazed, become fish scales, flower petals or blades of grass. She prefers that approach over pique assiette, the style of building mosaics with randomly broken bits of glass, ceramic and other material.

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nature — for example, the way coral arrange themselves on the seabed. The result, an abstract expression that somehow seems familiar and figurative. They are mostly all one color. But with so much dimension, they are vibrant with shadow, light and color — even when the piece is plain white. It’s a brilliant effect.

“I think I have OCD,” she quips. “I can’t just sit and watch TV or a movie without doing something. Making jewelry, doing ceramics. He’ll tell you. I drive him crazy.”

It’s an overstatement. Jose may playfully tease his wife about her method, but he is completely stoked over the end result.

“The first one she did blew me away. You could see color and movement as you walked by. It’s like sculpture, you walk around the piece and it changes from every angle,” Jose says.

Spoken like a sculptor.

Her foray into more dimensional work happened organically over the years. “I wanted more. What could I do with even more texture?” she ponders. Bringing Jose in to create elements in metal was part of that. But still she wanted more.

So she made the leap into the newer pieces — best described as mosaics that are anything but flat. Each individual piece, growing out of its mooring. “I wanted to stick to the same medium but do it totally different, transforming it.”

Jose’s role in these newer works is in exquisite, simply designed framing in brushed stainless. They set them off elegantly without competing for attention. It’s an example of their maturity as artists — knowing when restraint is the best plan.

Judy and Jose Chora

Jose and his work are anything but restrained. His process is physical, grimy and more than a little dangerous.

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For the most part, Jose and his work are anything but restrained. His process is physical, grimy and more than a little dangerous. A muscular dance of fire, muscle and sweat — he puts his heart and soul into it.

In his Absecon studio, he and assistant Michael DelFiandra use no computers or CNC machines. They trace, cut, shape, hammer and weld by hand. It’s a tradition born of Jose’s pipefitting experience, working with his father, Jose “Zuca” Chora.

He wanted to be an artist, practically from day one. But Zuca had another plan. “Dad couldn’t see me making money with art,” he recalls. Out of respect for the man he loved, he played the role of obedient son and learned his father’s trade. And he deftly cultivated skills that would serve his art, years later.

It was a great job for a young man. He learned all about metal, going out of his way to get special certifications in various materials and techniques. The money was good. And with pipefitters in demand everywhere, it was an opportunity to see a lot of real estate. He worked in Canada, California, New York, New England, and many places in between.

But he was always an artist at heart, tenaciously pursuing creative side work. And one day he bade farewell to his pipefitter comrades.

He hasn’t looked back. And he has embraced an all-encompassing sensibility that keeps him sharp. His credo: if it’s creative, do it.

Together, they have conceived design plans, sculpture and mosaics for restaurants, offices and homes around the country. And Jose puts his technical and construction knowledge to work in functional art — one-off railings, stairs and other structural elements that make a statement for builders, homeowners, designers and architects.

His sculpture runs the emotional gamut.

At AtlantiCare’s Cancer Care Institute in Egg Harbor Township, large seeds and flowers represent life and hope to buoy the spirits of those battling cancer. He had recently lost his dad during that project and considers them a memorial to his friend and mentor. On Ocean City’s bike path, a speeding cyclist seems poised to zip from his mount — spirited motion in cold, hard steel.

At Ocean City’s public safety building, a jangle of stainless rods jut skyward, forming a protective cage around a relic of tragedy: a section of I-beam salvaged from the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. “To me, it represents the chaos of the day. But the way the metal catches the light, it’s hopeful, like rising spirits.”

And at the Arts Center, a representation of pure emotion in a sculpture called “Joy.” Eyes flashing, Jose exuberantly carves the air with

Lif estyl e A r ts his hands to mimic the feel of the piece.

“It means you’re happy. Like you were trapped in a box, then you’re out.”

Jose says every piece feels like a risk.

“Your heart flutters, every time,” he says. “Even though you have a certain style and signature, it changes. You adapt to events and new environments.

Every piece has your soul and your essence. You have to have that. But you can’t say ‘this is what I’m going to do from now on.’ That would be stupid.

You don’t know how you’re going feel tomorrow.

“If you’re confident, you’re being repetitious. You have to step outside, challenge yourself, question yourself,” he says.

That’s when Judy chimes in: “The art business is never boring.”

In collaboration, their work takes on another dimension. Judy’s mosaics provide color and splash, with Jose’s metal work forming texture, heft and sometimes whimsy. For a restaurant, for example, they crafted a large mosaic fish made chiefly of salvaged flatware.

An entrée formed from implements used to consume it, as it were.

“She always pushes me,” says Jose.

“Her creativity is out there. It’s fun.

She’ll get a quirky idea and we’ll build from there.”

Judy describes her husband as a “you can make it better” kind of guy. “I push him in design. He pushes me toward perfection,” she says.

Amazingly, the whole experiment started with a chance meeting. Judy followed her ex-husband to the Jersey shore from Buffalo, N.Y. Jose arrived by a more circuitous route. Lisbon to Montreal and Toronto — then traipsing around the U.S. through the 80s. On his way to a project in Florida, he stopped in South Jersey to work on the Salem nuclear plant.

One Monday, they both ended up at the Crap Trap in Somers Point to nosh and watch the game. And a spark was kindled.

Considering the depth and effervescent beauty of their work, it’s easy to conclude that chance probably had nothing to do with it.

Opposite page, top photo, Grouper (top) and Bass (bottom); bottom photo, Angel.

This page, clockwise, Chora Leone Gallery in Somers Point; Flower of Joy; White & Red Coral.

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LIVING HEALTHY with Nina Radcliff, MD

Battling Burnout Recognize symptoms, make a plan, and take action HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING EXHAUSTED, HELPLESS, defeated, alone, or a decreased sense of accomplishment? Or have you been getting sick, wanting to be alone, or taking frustrations out on others? If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be burnt out. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that results from chronic and unrelenting stress. Signs and symptoms may be subtle at first, but can get worse and worse.

An extreme (and dramatized) example of burnout was the movie Falling Down starring Michael Douglas. The character was divorced and unemployed, and went on a violent rampage after being “set off ” by traffic and a malfunctioning car air-conditioner. However, burnout can also occur in the stay-at-home mom who is responsible for three kids under the age of 5, faces sleep deprivation, and cannot find time to take a shower.

Burnout can result from a number of causes:

was I doing that again?” You will be surprised at how many items are in the latter two categories and consider enlisting help for them or getting rid of them altogether.

• Dealing with job burnout may mean needing to change your job or career. Unfortunately, this may not be possible for you at this time.

However, seek ways to minimize and optimize work responsibilities.

Talk with a supervisor and consider asking for new/different duties, clarifying your job description, and getting help for certain tasks or projects.

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Lifestyle causes: Lacking enough time for family and friends; having excessive obligations to family and friends (being a caretaker); lacking a support system; sleep deprivation

Get a good night’s sleep. Set a bedtime and stick with it. It’s easy to stay up late so you can catch up with the million trivial things you need to do. However, being sleep deprived can be a cause of burnout, as well as slows efficiency and perpetuates the cycle of being burnt out.

• Personality causes: Type A personality Possible Solutions The first step is to recognize that you are burnt out. The second step is to make a change. Do not wait for someone or something to make the change for you, because, chances are, that it will not happen. In full disclosure, change requires work. If you are nearing burnout or are burnt out, the last thing you want to do is … more work. But given the detrimental effects it can have on your health, relationships, and job, it is critical. Here are some tips:

• Force yourself

to take a break. Utilize vacation days or sick leave to allow time to rest, figure out ways to make changes, and enlist help. If you are self-employed, take the initiative to work less hours during the day or consider taking on less projects. If you are a stay-athome mom, consider getting a sitter, begin an exchange system with another mom, consider part-time daycare, or enlist a family member to give you a break. This can allow you to reboot and recharge your batteries as well as determine a plan of action.

• Eliminate unnecessary obligations. Start by making a list of commitments and responsibilities and then rate them based upon “absolutely necessary,” “important but can live without,” or “why 44

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• Do not compare yourself to anyone else. Everyone has a different capacity to handle stress.

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Find an outlet. Identify “counter-weights” to the stressors in your life. Some ideas include: Doing Sudoku, listening to music, gardening, photography, yoga, meditation, cooking, reading for pleasure, spending time with family or friends, or exercising.

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Be specific, write it down, and tell others about it. Saying that you will work less, exercise every day, and spend more time with the family are great goals, but make them a reality. By being specific (for example, stop working at 6 p.m., exercise for 20 minutes, and Sundays are family time) you are more likely to adhere to your goals and less likely to cut corners.

Nina Radcliff is a board certified anesthesiologist, a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and licensed to practice in CA, PA and NJ. You can follow Nina on Facebook (Nina Radcliff), and Twitter @drninaradcliff. Nina can also be emailed at drninaradcliff@aol.com.

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Another Unaffordable Consequence of Affordable Health Care

WE ARE CURRENTLY IN A NEAR ZERO INTEREST RATE environment and the Federal Reserve seems intent on keeping rates right there for the foreseeable future. This has caused investors to diversify the income portion of their investment portfolios and re-think ways to generate income outside of traditional savings and interest bearing accounts. Accordingly, investors have been bidding up dividend paying stocks, high yield bonds, MLP’s, and real estate investment trusts, in part to replace the lost income that in the past had been previously so highly predictable and easily obtainable. Now, the Federal Government wants its share too. Let us explain.

As a consequence of the Affordable Health Care Act of 2010, Congress passed a 3.8% tax on net investment income. This tax applies to long and short-term capital gains, dividends, taxable interest, rental income, royalties, and taxable income from investment annuities, REIT’s and MLP’s. Also, the subsequent sale of any investment property and even your personal residence may be subject to this tax (less exclusion). As has been the case for most new taxes recently, this tax will be borne by so-called “high income earners,” single filers with adjusted gross income of more than $200,000, and joint filers in excess of $250,000. Many investors are not even aware of this additional tax.

However, a little planning now will save dollars later. Here are a few things we are advising our clients: If you own a small business, consider establishing, contributing, and even maximizing your deferral and contribution to a qualified retirement plan rather than just taking a large bonus at end of year. Putting a large portion of your investments in a qualified plan will shelter investments from this tax. In addition, when you eventually take distributions from these accounts, the pension or IRA distribution income will not be subject to this tax.

If you are close to the income thresholds and are in a solid financial position, delay taking social security benefits. By waiting you will also be increasing your annual benefit. Likewise, if you are already

withdrawing on your IRA accounts, consider a gift to your favorite charity directly from the retirement account. That IRA distribution will now bypass page 1 of your income tax return.

If you have a large capital gain in your portfolio and your other income is under the AGI limits, realize some of the gain in 2013 and take the rest in early 2014. Additionally, be sure you “harvest losses” (sell any losers) to offset realized gains within each year.

Consider underweighting investments that may pay interest, dividend, or royalties in your non-qualified (“taxable”) accounts and overweight those investments whose return is mainly appreciation. An example of this would be a small — or mid-cap growth mutual fund or ETF or stock, such as Google. You may also purchase some investments that are not subject to this tax, such as municipal bonds in your “taxable accounts.” Conversely, overweight your retirement accounts with income producing investments as tax deferred accounts are not subject to this additional tax. Finally, especially in cases when you may not have a taxable estate, it may best to do nothing and leave the decisions to your heirs. After all, they will not only receive a stepped up basis, but also will avoid the 3.8% investment tax on the subsequent disposition.

Similar to the need for your smart phone to interface with your desktop computer, investors need to “sync” their personal tax file with their investment portfolio or they may wind up paying more to Uncle Sam in April 2014.

Matt & Tom Reynolds Co-Managing Partners — CRA Financial This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the basis for an investment decision. Consult your financial adviser, as well as your tax and/or legal advisers, regarding your personal circumstances before making investment decisions.

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The “Eyes” Have It Don’t Forget to Protect Your Eyes During the Summer Months We cover our skin with sunscreen during the summer season to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun, but we often forget about protecting our eyes. During these warm summer days we will be spending more time outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, sunburned eyes (photokeratitis), and growths on the eye, including cancer. The same risk applies when using tanning beds, so be sure to protect your eyes from indoor UV light as well.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, UV radiation can harm the eye’s surface tissues as well as the cornea and lens. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the dangers UV light can pose. While many eye diseases develop later in life, the damage is cumulative.

Each time we’re out in the sun without protection we could be increasing our risks for these serious disorders and irreversible impairment to our sight.

By ROBIN STOLOFF

Proper sunglasses and protective eyewear continue to be the best defense against UV-related eye damage. Yet, many Americans simply aren’t protecting their eyes.

The good news is that we can help protect our eyes whenever we are exposed ultraviolet rays, says Ophthalmologist Mathew Perez of Horizon Eye Care. Some of the easiest steps we can take are to put on a hat that blocks the sun’s rays, and wear sunglasses with 100% UVA and UVB protection. It is like sunscreen for your eyes.

Proper sunglasses and protective eyewear continue to be the best defense against UV-related eye damage. Yet, many Americans simply aren’t protecting their eyes. A 2013 study from The Vision Council found that 40% of U.S. adults still do not wear sunglasses while outside. There is still a large gap between what Americans say they do to protect their eyes versus what they actually do while driving or outdoors. In addition, the 2013 survey found a 6% increase in the number of adults who report not wearing sunglasses simply because it is not important to them.

Unfortunately, our kids are learning the same habits.

According to the Vision Council

“Over half of parents do not utilize sunglasses to protect their children’s eyes from UV exposure, opening the door for life-long damage. The simple solution to keeping healthy vision is constant use of UV-protection — no matter the season, location, or activity. Sunglasses and other protective eyewear can prevent issues before they start.”

Dr. Perez says to take it one step further and get sunglasses with polarized lenses. Polarized lenses may not provide any additional protection, but they do help to prevent blinding glare from water, sand or other bright surfaces. To be safer on the road and minimize glare, it is also important to wear polarized lenses while driving.

For people with prescription lenses, there are several options — get a pair of glasses that have “clip-on” sunglass lenses, invest in a pair of transitional lenses that adjust to light and darken in bright conditions, or get an extra pair of prescription sunglasses. This is the option most people prefer, according to Erik

Ziegler, Optical Manager of Horizon Eye Care. He says that his patients who get that extra pair absolutely love them. They can see more clearly and their eyes are protected.

Wearing sunglasses is great for outdoor eye protection, but there are other ways to protect our vision, according to Dr. Perez. Avoiding smoking can go a long way to improve the health of our eyes.

Studies also show a healthy diet filled with anti-oxidant rich green leafy vegetables and vitamins can help to strengthen our vision and may decrease our risk certain eye conditions. He also recommends a baseline eye exam at age 40 for healthy adults, even if you do not have any vision problems, and periodic exams after that. Routine eye exams can detect vision problems, eye diseases and general health problems before you are aware a problem exists.

So, the “eyes have it”! It is always a good idea to take care of your vision.

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He then pursued his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June 1995, where he received several honors and awards for academic excellence. In June 2000, he completed his Obstetrics and Gynecological residency with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is currently Board Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Carfagno has over fourteen years experience practicing OB/GYN, and opened his own practice in February of 2007. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrician and Gynecologists (ACOOG), the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the New Jersey OB/GYN Society the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

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SUMMER EYE PROTECTION TIPS n Wear sunglasses labeled “100% UV protection”. Use only glasses that block both UV-A and UV-B rays and that are labeled either UV400 or 100% UV protection. n Choose wraparound styles so that the sun’s rays can’t enter from the side. n If you wear UV-blocking contact lenses, you’ll still need sunglasses. n Choose polarized lenses to help block glare. n Wear a hat along with your sunglasses; broad-brimmed hats are best. n Protect your kids. It’s best to keep children out of direct sunlight during the middle of the day. Make sure they wear sunglasses and hats whenever they are in the sun. n Don’t rely on contact lenses. While many have UV protection, they do not cover the entire eye. n Remember, clouds don’t block UV light. The sun’s rays can pass through haze and clouds. Sun damage to the eyes can occur any time of year, not just in summer. n Be extra careful in UV-intense conditions. Take special care at peak sun times. It’s best to avoid exposure between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s UV rays are the strongest, but if you must be outdoors it’s especially important to shield your eyes with a hat and sunglasses.

— From the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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Transforming Care With New Health Center Photos by Eric Weeks

More than 100 invited guests attended a reception at AtlantiCare’s new Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center in Egg Harbor Township in April. The new center allows outpatient behavioral health services for children and adolescents in one convenient location. The final touches — including the completion of the center’s play therapy room — were completed in March.

“At AtlantiCare, we’re really trying to transform the way we provide care,” said David Tilton, president and CEO AtlantiCare.

“We are dedicated to enhancing care for everyone in our community. That, of course, includes the youngest — and sometimes — most fragile and vulnerable people.”

In addition to physicians and staff, Julie Drew, system executive director, Behavioral Health, AtlantiCare, thanked Noel Forrestal, who was chair of the former AtlantiCare Behavioral Board, as well as other past ABH

Board members; the AtlantiCare Regional Health System Board; the project team; and AtlantiCare leadership for their support of the project and commitment to enhancing care and services for young clients and their families.

Lori Herndon, president, CEO, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and executive vice president, AtlantiCare, highlighted programs the team offers and explained AtlantiCare’s commitment to the healing arts — which includes dedicating one percent of all new building costs to the arts. She noted the signature piece in the new center — a collage of paintings of 30 young clients.

“We are passionate and proud of the work associated with AtlantiCare Behavioral Health,” said Kenneth Steinberg, chairman of the AtlantiCare Regional Health Services Board.

L to R: Hak Kim, VP, Revenue Enhancement & Business Development, AtlantiCare; Ted Stryker, past president, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health; Lori Herndon, VP, AtlantiCare and president, CEO, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center; Ronald Caplan, PhD, AtlantiCare Health System Board trustee.

L to R: Eugene Arnone, chairman, AtlantiCare Health System Board; Julie Drew, system executive director, Behavioral Health, AtlantiCare; Kenneth Steinberg, chairman, AtlantiCare Regional Health Services Board; Inua Momodu, MD, MPH, chairman, ARMC Department of Psychiatry and medical director, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health; David Tilton, president and CEO, AtlantiCare; Suzanne Porreca, PsyD, director, Child and Adolescent Services, ABH; and Lori Herndon, president and CEO ARMC and executive vice president, AtlantiCare, cutting the ribbon.

L to R: Rosalind Kincaid, AtlantiCare Regional Health System Board Trustee; Noel Forrestel, former AtlantiCare Behavioral Health Board chair; Honorable Michael Connor, AtlantiCare Foundation Board trustee; Ronald Caplan, PhD; and Joanne Elco, AtlantiCare Ambassadors Club; in front of A New Day.

L to R: Eugene Arnone, AtlantiCare Health System Board chair; Julie Drew, system executive director, Behavioral Health, AtlantiCare; Michael Charlton; AtlantiCare Regional Health Services Board trustee.

Bacharach Hopital Foundation Holds 22nd Annual Golf Outing The Bacharach Hospital Foundation held its 22nd annual golf outing May 3rd at Atlantic City Country Club, and raised over $105,000 for the hospital. A field of 115 golfers played the famous course. The winning Low Gross team was Jeremy Gamble, Eric Lentine, Tim Finnegan, and Chris Heroux from Nationwide

L to R: Alyce Parker, Ken LeFevre and Patti Lees

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Valet. Borgata’s team, Tom Balance, James Tierney, Bernie Sefcik and Joe Corbo was the Low Net winner. Bacharach provides over $1 million annually in charity care, the highest of any independent rehabilitation hospital in the state of New Jersey.

L to R: Chris Baylinson, James Lees, Jim Lees, and Jake Perskie

L to R: Dr. Patel, Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Patel, Atlantic Medical Imaging

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Sampling Wine For a Cause Photos by Eric Weeks

The RNS Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer & Heart Fund held a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on April 2, hosted by Sofia’s of Margate. The wine flowed and the appetizers were delicious as everyone had a good time mingling, sampling the amazing appetizers, sipping the great wine, and bidding on a bevy of outstanding auction items. Attending the event were representatives from Atlantic Care Medical Center, Bacharach Rehabilitation Institute, Cape Regional Medical Center, Shore Medical Center, Gilda’s Club South Jersey, along with many other area groups. At the event, RNS President Joanne Kenny presented Bacharach with a check for a New Patient / Handicapped Transportation Van. Many thanks to Sofia’s, who graciously hosted a wonderful event, and also to Lauren Evans for handling the auction.

RNS Board members, L to R: Lois Braithwaite, Liz Greenberg, MJ Perskie of Bacharach, Joanne Kenny (President RNS), Roe Magliocco, Anna Sabatini & Marty Moskowitz.

From Bacharach, L to R: Mary Choromanski, MJ Perski, Nancy Price, Karen Wyatt, Maria Dickerson, Linda Archamboult and Dorota Ksel.

From Gilda’s Club, Michelle Chalmers (l) and Brian Chase enjoying their time with a few new friends.

The Women’s Center’s Spring Fling Luncheon a Success The Women’s Center’s 8th Annual Spring Fling Luncheon, held on April 24th at The Carriage House in Galloway, helped raise money for the center’s valuable programs and services relating to the prevention of domestic violence

L to R: Cindy Miller, Lorraine Thompson, Ann Grosso, Kathie Perfetti and Kathy Forde

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and sexual assault. In recognition of their commitment to women’s issues, Golden Sun Awards were presented to Sadhna Singh, Outstanding Community Volunteer; Joe Molineaux, Outstanding Community Leader; and

L to R: Joe Molineaux, Golden Sun Award Honoree; Sheriff Frank X. Balles, Board President; Claudia Ratzlaff, Chief Executive Officer

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RNS Board members Susan McGee and Marilyn Halpern with a friend.

L to R: Joanne Kenny, Elaine Collins, Carol Bennis, Amy Gallagher, Marie Nicholes, Betty Paxson, Audrey Fisher and Corinne Sparenberg.

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the Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Outstanding Community Organization. Live entertainment was provided by Gina Roche and guests supported the silent auction and raffle to win two tickets to Beyonce’s upcoming concert at Boardwalk Hall.

L to R: Erin O’Hanlon,Community Initiatives Coordinator; Alex Marino, Freeholder; Maria Mento, ACUA Executive VP & CFO; Claudia Ratzlaff, CEO; Sheriff Frank X. Balles, Board President

L to R: Sadhna Singh, Golden Sun Award Honoree; Sheriff Frank X. Balles, Board President; Claudia Ratzlaff, Chief Executive Officer

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AtlantiCare’s 54th Annual Gala Raises Over $550,000 More than 800 people attended AtlantiCare’s 54th Annual Century Club Gala at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in May, during which AtlantiCare recognized New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie; the Ensign John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers; and John W. Becher, DO, of Margate, with the Edward R. Knight Award for community service. The event raised more than $550,000 through individual and corporate sponsorships to benefit AtlantiCare’s Healing Arts Program; Healthy Schools, Healthy Children Program and Growing Green Initiative.

“By joining us and supporting the Foundation in other ways, you are helping us transform our approach to building a healthier community,” said AtlantiCare President and CEO David Tilton. “From our Healthy Schools, Healthy Children Program promoting healthy eating and fitness among children and their families; to our Healing Arts Program incorporating the arts to contribute to a healing, comfortable environment in our primary care, urgent care, hospitals and other settings, the AtlantiCare Foundation’s work helps us achieve our mission of delivering health and healing to all people through trusting relationships.”

Keith Dawn, New Jersey State Senator James Whelan, Mrs. Amy Kennedy and Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy

L to R: Mr. Benjamin Zeltner, Esquire and Chairman of the AtlantiCare Foundation Board; Mr. Gene Arnone, Chairman of the AtlantiCare Health System Board; Muriel and Bill Elliott, Representatives from the HERO Campaign, the 2013 Edward R. Knight Community Service Awardee and Mr. David Tilton, President and CEO of AtlantiCare

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Dr. Kimberlee and Thomas Glenn, III and the team from Glenn Insurance, Absecon, NJ

Bill Horin, Art C, Linwood, NJ; Judy Leone and Jose Chora Edward R. Knight Physician Awardee: John Becher, DO from Chora Leone Gallery in Somers Point

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Great Food, Great Wine, and Sound Financial Advice Photos by Nick Valinote

Matt and Tom Reynolds of CRA Financial organized a delightful evening for some of their clients on Thursday, May 16th at Luke Palladino restaurant, where Chef Luke prepared his signature Italian cuisine. Clients mingled with other clients, their advisors and the whole CRA team over great food and wine. Also in attendance was special guest speaker from Goldman Sachs, Immanuel Tan, who provided a great overview of the market.

According to Matt and Tom, “These type of less formal events are a great chance to see clients outside of the office setting.”

Thomas Reynolds catching up with his clients, W. Leah and A. Michael Barker

Brett and Shannon Balsley (foreground) and Frank and Lina Lomangino (background)

L to R: Thomas Reynolds, Luke Palladino and Matthew Reynolds

Luke Palladino speaking with some of the CRA team

Joan and Donald Neukranz showing off their raffle winnings – Phillies Diamond Club Tickets

Stoloff Wins Leaders in Literacy Award Local celebrity and longtime advocate for health literacy Robin Stoloff recently received an award for Leaders in Literacy by the Literacy Volunteers Association (LVA). Stoloff, who is the executive producer and host of NBC 40’s Health Update, the longest running health feature in NJ, was selected for her contributions to the community in literacy. Also honored was Wendel White, Stockton Distinguished Professor of Art and Award Winning Photographer.

According to the New Jersey Health Literacy Coalition (NJHLC), health literacy “empowers the public and health-related personnel to find, understand, evaluate, communicate, and use health information effectively.” LVA is attempting to reach both the public and health-related personnel through several initiatives: First, through Health Literacy classes funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in partnership with AtlantiCare. Second, with funding from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the organization offers training for tutors and medical professionals on the profound impact of limited L to R: Roseann Kobialka, President of the Board of LVA health literacy, and ways to improve their ability to Cape Atlantic; Robin Stoloff, NBC40 Health Reporter; communicate effectively with patients and clients.

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Robin Stoloff with her husband Attorney Richard Stoloff and their two children.

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Danielle Gomes Book Signing Raises $18,000 for Scholarship Fund at Stockton College’s LIGHT Institute Photos by Nick Valinote

Author Danielle Gomes premiered her new book, “Hit Me!” on May 10 at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in The Quarter at Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. “Hit Me!” is the fascinating story of how Dennis Gomes made his mark erasing the mob stain from Las Vegas gambling, as told by

his loving daughter.

The event included hors d’oeuvres compliments of Cuba Libre and fellow GuestCounts Hospitality company Brûlée Catering and brought in $18,000 for the Dennis C. Gomes Scholarship Fund at Stockton College’s LIGHT Institute.

Rocco Stezzi of Brûlée Catering

Danielle Gomes with Larry Cohen, Principal GuestCounts Hospitality

Danielle Gomes signing her book for guests

L to R: Lloyd Levenson, Israel Posner, PhD, Cindy Crager, Liane Levenson, Donna Albano, Barbara Gomes and Danielle Gomes

Escape to St. Michaels As you cruise, paddle, or sail along the Miles River — or stroll among historic homes and storefronts, it’s easy to imagine yourself in another world while visiting the waterfront village of St. Michaels, Maryland. That’s because the authenticity of this Chesapeake town is abundantly preserved along its picturesque harbor, and among the historic district’s boutique shops, romantic inns, and four-star restaurants.

It’s a peaceful place that includes all the modernday amenities you would expect — minus the neon hustle and bustle that often comes with a waterfront resort town.

St. Michaels is also home to world-class spas, a Pete Dye golf course, and the renowned Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Biking and walking trails, waterfront parks, and various onthe-water activities give visitors plenty to do. The town is also very dog-friendly, with pets welcome at several inns, and water bowls abundantly found at dockside bars and local shops.

The town hosts several signature festivals throughout the year, including WineFest in St. Michaels, OysterFest, and Christmas in St. Michaels, to name a few. Whatever the season, St. Michaels is only a short drive away, and offers visitors an authentic, relaxing experience to remember over a lifetime. Learn more by visiting www.stmichaelsmd.org. njlifestyleonline.com

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This is the time of year the wife and I start planning some weekend sojourns to our favorite New Jersey coastal area — right on the border of Stone Harbor and Avalon. Our favorite time of day is sunset, and we tend to celebrate it at the seaside with a glass of pink wine — a white Zinfandel, a rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, or a rosé from Provence, France.

Two wine stores — a pair of “Freds” — bookend these coastal towns: Fred’s Avalon Liquor store, 2258 Dune Drive, Avalon, 609967-4121 and Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store, 314 96th Street, Stone Harbor, 609-368-5591. And to complement the respectable wine selections in these stores, we buy our cheeses and pates from Avalon Mouse Trap, 2301 Dune Drive Avalon, 609-967-3551. Restaurant prices tend to be somewhat inflated at “the shore,” and understandably so, since 12 months business, and 12 months overheads, are crammed into a mere four months of summer business. We prefer more relaxed meals, of cheese, wine, paté, smoked salmon, and various dips. Dips for our nachos … and dips in the ocean.

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A bevy of bottles are detailed for your summer shore adventures collection of Jeremy Irons’ narration of Evelyn Waugh’s “Brideshead Revisited.” If you were born in the last 30 years, cassettes were small plastic devices that contained tape, which was something that recorded one’s voice or music.

And the cassette was inserted into a cassette player which either spilled the tape onto the ground, or provided you with two halves of the tape torn apart, usually in the middle of the best music track on the cassette. Any cassette tapes that have survived were either very boring or belonged to a cassette tape nerd.

I looked positively Edwardian sitting on the beach beneath an umbrella; towel draped across my legs, sipping wine and eating strawberries, with a Panama hat perched on my head. I was transported inwardly to Edwardian times while listening to this classic novel. The story of the Marchmains, represents,

symbolically, England and her decline just prior to World War II. Throughout the book, Charles Ryder, a.k.a. Jeremy Irons, recounts his story, liberally peppering it with savory essays on food and wine which vividly shine through some cloudier, murkier recollections. I savored every morsel of Irons’ delicious voice, and sat vicariously at Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte’s table during this stunning audio book… definitely a “Flyte” of fancy.

While sauntering through Stone Harbor’s tony parade of shops last time we were there, I was pleasantly surprised to find a reduction in the number of tacky seashell displays, and a generous number of appealing wine accessory displays. Small Crafts Advisory at 9506 Third Avenue (609-368 1930) is an aptly named small crafts store, bulging to the brim with nifty wine paraphernalia. In particular, the artist Kimberly Mann had created a vertically 3 Trees Pinot Noir

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Best of the Bunch poised fish, made of treated steel, which holds wine glasses. Another holds bottles. A little pricey, but these are definitely one of a kind items.

I whole heartedly agree with the statement on one of the shop’s wine coasters: “Drink Deep From The Well Of Life.”

If you are shore bound this summer, here are some amazing libations for those sultry evenings (prices are approximate).

Ruffino Moscato D’Asti, $15 This is a sweet white wine enjoyed either as an aperitif or dessert wine with vibrant aromas of citrus, peach and orange blossoms, with notes of sage and white stone fruit on the palate. This wine is a versatile food comparison, and pairs well with salami, figs, and melon as well as spicy Asian foods.

Ruffino Prosecco DOCG, $15 This is a crisp, clean and delicate Prosecco from northern Italy; a gorgeous Italian bubbly which pairs well with shellfish, seafood dishes and most hors d’oeuvres. Even with a cassette of “Brideshead Revisited!”

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Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Rose 2004, $65 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage champagnes, unlike most champagnes, are made from the grapes of a single exceptional year. Each Grand Vintage is unique. Each possesses the distinctive, imitable qualities of that year’s outstanding grapes. Since 1842, the house has released 69 vintage champagnes. This wine is made from 45% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay, and 24% Pinot Meunier. The color is copper pink, with glimmers of antique gold with a perfume of blackcurrant and blackberry, a little spice and a hint of licorice.

The taste is medium-bodied, slightly tannic with a subtle tanginess, and a refined finish with notes of dark chocolate. The price is pretty steep, but well worth four friends sharing the cost.

Bonny Doon Vin Gris De Cigare Rosé 2012 (Central Coast, California), $16 Made from a blend of the most gorgeous red grapes: 62% grenache, 17% mourvèdre, 9% roussanne, 6% grenache blanc, and 6% cinsault.

Fresh and bright with a shell pink color, there are hints of wild strawberry, white cherry, and ripe peach. Perfect with curry, poultry, and, of course, cheese.

Cline Cellars Estate Viognier 2011 (Sonoma Coast), $15 Originally grown in the Condrieu and ChâteauGrillet regions of northern Rhône, Fred Cline first planted Viognier in his Sonoma vineyards in 1990. Cline’s Viognier offers rich and distinctive aromas of peaches, apricots, orange blossoms, and honeysuckle. The wine was barrel aged and its slightly creamy flavor is the perfect wine for you to wean yourself off of Chardonnay and to take a new direction in white wine appreciation. Its flavor and full-body mouth-feel make it an ideal match for spicy stir-fries, curried Thai dishes, and grilled fish topped with fruit salsa. Serve slightly chilled.

Undone Pinot Noir (Rheinhessen, Germany), $15 A German Red! I love German red wines. This wine has a floral perfume and the taste is dry, with flavors of sweet ripe, yet tart, berries, cranberries, raspberries and cherries. This is a lighter Pinot Noir than most, but delicious with chicken, fish, pasta, and pork.

9 Mile Road Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 (McLaren Vale, Australia), $19 When Australian settlers arrived in Langhorne Creek in the 1800’s, they planted grape vines that have flourished since. A road exactly nine miles long now runs through the valley of Langhorne Creek, which, thanks to those settlers, has become one of Australia’s premier wine growing regions.

This wine is deep purple in color, with cherry perfume and flavors of blackberries and a hint of coffee. Enjoy with your favorite barbecue food.

3 Trees Pinot Noir 2011 (South Australia), $15 This “unoaked” Pinot Noir comes from grapes grown in a single vineyard: the Harvey Family’s Slate Creek Vineyard at Willinga. This 100% Pinot Noir is somewhere between dark red and ruby red, with flavors of strawberries and cherries and a drizzling of spice. I love this bottle with grilled salmon, roast chicken, and lamb.

“Time Out With Phillip Silverstone” is heard on WWDB 860 AM Fridays, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and with an encore Fridays at 6 p.m.-7 p.m. and on Tuesday’s, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. You can also “Listen Live” and hear the podcast through his web site: www.thesilverstonecollection.com/ category/podcast. Phillip’s column appears in every edition of NJ Lifestyle Magazine.

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by Pamela Dollak

COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS ON THE AREA RESTAURANT SCENE

Get The Royal Treatment At King’s Lounge W

hen dining at a fine establishment, there’s personalized customer service — and then there’s the royal treatment. Which is exactly what you get at King’s Lounge in Egg Harbor Township.

Michael Beshay opened his incredibly cool restaurant this past winter. A former pizzeria owner, Beshay was itching to expand his food service horizons. And he did just that with King’s Lounge.

Beshay perfected the subtle ins-and-outs of the food business from working in his parents’ restaurant in Egypt. He employs the same fine points acquired there at King’s Lounge. For instance, never will his customers feel rushed to leave once a meal has concluded. In fact, Beshay encourages folks to stick around to chat, digest, and relax.

Beshay prides himself on knowing each and every customer, as well as their hobbies, kids’ names and, of course, what their favorite foods are.

Speaking of the food, the menu at King’s Lounge is practically unrivaled in the area.

To achieve this, Beshay secured Christopher Cassel as head chef of the eatery. Cassel, a member of the CMAA and Chaine Des Rotisseurs, has served as Chef de Cuisine of the prestigious five-star, five-diamond Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Naples, FL. Cassel was also voted Southwest Florida’s Chef of the Year 2009-10.

The menu, a delectable blend of Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern food, is nicely priced, especially considering the incredible quality of ingredients and striking presentation. Dishes like Spiced Cakes of Peekytoe Crab (hot-fired seared jumbo lump crab cakes with a cilantro-orange drizzle) for $21, Seared Blue Ginger Diver Scallops with wasabi mashed potatoes for $27 and “The Kings,” which is pan-seared applesmoked bacon-wrapped filet mignon in a Burgundy wine sauce and shrimp scampi for $29 would almost certainly cost twice as much at a casino and probably not be as tasty.

As for the ambiance, one word could sum it up: seductive. There’s a roaring fireplace, leather couches and seats, intricate wooden carvings, a bamboo waterfall and mysterious and uniquely-designed lighting throughout. Most of which was designed, decorated and even built by Beshay himself.

The lounge area is usually hopping as they often have live music and appetizer specials during happy hour. You can even sign up to become a member of the “Royal Club,” which will entitle you to enjoy exclusive specials and get invited to private events available only to members.

A perfectionist, Beshay actually opened King’s Lounge two months prior to the grand opening to iron out any kinks. But he didn’t stop there. He constantly stays on top of every aspect of his restaurant to prevent mistakes before they happen.

Try this restaurant once and you’ll undoubtedly want to return again and again with friends, family, co-workers, and more. Which is precisely what Beshay desires — to expand his royal family.

King’s Lounge 6415 Delilah Road Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 609-383-8200 www.KingsLoungeNJ.com

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Brûlée Catering Celebrates Summer They’re known as event planners or simply caterers, not that there is any simplicity in the art of catering. These folks are the real professionals when it comes to the moment of a given celebration.

Events mean tons of details, and it’s always best to place it in the hands of the professionals (for all the right reasons). In the minds of most people that are planning an event, the food rules the day. If the food comes up short for any reason, the entire event is seriously challenged.

This summer, Brûlée Catering, the culinary architects of many of Philadelphia’s grandest galas and social events, turn their attention to the NJ shore area. It can be anything … a lifetime celebration like a beachfront wedding, a grand bayside lobster bake during Night in Venice, an untraditional off-shore anniversary featuring passed “small plates” or whatever. It’s all about the celebration and anything less than “great” doesn’t get it done.

The Brûlée people understand the food concept extraordinarily well. Not surprisingly, their number one event consideration is the food. And, not surprisingly, they have a line-up of talented chefs that begins with their Chef-Partner — one of the most notable chefs in the history of the Philadelphia restaurant community. That would be Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix, formerly of the Four Seasons Hotel and Lacroix at the Rittenhouse. Interestingly enough, they recently added yet another graduate of Lacroix at the Rittenhouse who also has been one of Philadelphia’s most talented chefs, Chef Matt Levin. The rest of the A-team includes: Chef Guillermo Veloso, Chef J.C. Nunez, Chef James Rodebaugh, and Chef Thomas McMullen. The food is vitally important and it would be very difficult to find any local entity that could match this array of talent.

Beyond the food, the perfect venue comes into play and the folks at Brûlée Catering work with their clients to provide the most appropriate match, and one could argue that the location is almost as important as the food. Your daughter is getting married at the shore — let’s do it on the beach! It has to be on the water — we’ll do it on a yacht. We need something very happening — how about Dusk Nightclub at Caesars? We need something serious and interesting in Philadelphia — the National Constitution Center, or maybe the Masonic Temple of Philadelphia; a fairy tale wedding — Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, or the Historic Strawberry Mansion on the Schuylkill River.

A memorable event rarely happens by accident. It’s all in the planning, along with the ability to make it happen. Brûlée Catering makes it happen, masterfully.

Visit their web site at www.brulee-catering.com.

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DINING Gallery Luke Palladino

Barista’s Coffee House

68 West Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway 609-568-5519 baristascoffeehouse.com At Barista’s Coffee House, the coffee, cappuccino, espresso’s, smoothies & signature drinks are great! Debbie and Mark Becker hit it perfectly. They even installed a drive–thru for folks on the run.

Most importantly, they happen to be totally committed when it comes to quality, and yes, their always freshly-brewed coffee is superb in every respect. Start (or finish) your day at Barista’s in Galloway. Meet the owners who are friendly, passionate, and dedicated to their ever-growing business. And their bagels have to be the best in the entire area.

Open daily: M-F, 6 am to 7 pm, Sat 7 am - 6 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm.

Girasole Ristorante & Lounge

3108 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 609-345-5554 www.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 offered.

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Berkshire Grill

6105 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp 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.

6415 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 609-383-8200 www.kingsloungenj.com Feel like a member of the Royal Family at the delightful King’s Lounge. Relax in one of their leather seats by the fireplace enjoying martinis or a cocktail, or dine at a high-top table, booth or dining table surrounded by their chic decor. Enjoy a variety of exotic dishes, including seafood, poultry or pasta, or treat yourself to a hand-ground kobe beef burger. The menu features delicious appetizers and salads, and is wonderfully affordable. Open Monday - Saturday, 11 am 2 pm for lunch and 5 pm - 11 pm for dinner.

Plaza 9 Shopping Center, 1333 New Road, Northfield, NJ 609-344-2293 www.lukepalladino.com Intimate and stylish Atlantic County BYO featuring authentic Italian cuisine that honors tradition, yet is boldly spontaneous. Chef Palladino’s pride and passion is evident in the menu featuring hand-crafted pastas, seasonal local produce, and expertly prepared fish and meats. Specials are available nightly, desserts are made on premises, and don’t forget to inquire about having Luke Palladino cater your next affair. Open daily 5-10 PM. Reservations strongly recommended, 609-646-8189.

Phillips Seafood

Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City 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. An upscale, interactive dining experience with their exhibition kitchen and sweeping ocean views.

Renault Winery Library IV Crab Trap

2 Broadway, Somers Point, NJ 609-927-7377 www.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.

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1030 N. Blk Horse Pike, Williamstown 856-728-8064 www.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.

72 N. Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City 609-965-2111 www.renaultwinery.com Shades of Tuscany, located on 1,400 beautiful acres, Renault features two restaurants.

Joseph’s features the superb cuisine of one of the area’s most talented chefs — Chef Joseph Degennero — with a moderately priced menu and a wine program that includes selections from the Renault collection. Open every day for lunch and dinner. In season, check out the Sunday Tuscan Brunch. The Gourmet Restaurant at Renault features a Seafood Buffet on Friday nights and a Saturday night dinner with chef stations. On Sunday is Renault’s Award-Winning Sunday Brunch.

Seaview Dolce

401 South New York Road, Galloway, NJ 609-652-1800 www.dolceseaview.com The entire presentation of this beautiful resort delivers an ambiance from another era. There’s something very special about enjoying a delightful breakfast, lunch or dinner with a panoramic view of the historic Bay Course. Their famous Friday Night Seafood Buffet and the equally famous Sunday Country Club Champagne Brunch represents some of the best dining experiences on the entire East Coast.

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Smithville Inn

1 N. New York Road, Smithville, NJ 609-652-7777 www.smithvilleinn.com A lovely historical inn on 40 acres of pristine gardens and lakes. The Smithville Inn offers a wide selection of cuisine and is one of South Jersey’s premiere restaurants. Minutes away from Atlantic City, in the Historic Towne of Smithville. Serving sophisticated comfort food in a warm environment.

Specialties include Chicken Pot Pie, Crab Cakes, and Osso Bucco Frico. A tradition of hospitality that has been carried on since 1787. Banquets and private parties. Sunday brunch.

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Sofia

9314 Amherst Avenue, Margate, NJ 609-822-9111 sofiaofmargate.com Embrace the hospitality and diverse flavors, served individually or combined, so skillfully in a cuisine that is good for your heart, body and soul. A Greco-Med restaurant located by the bay in Margate, Sofia is arguably the most stylish non-casino newcomer in years. Sporting a handsome mix of flagstone, fieldstone, and rustic dark wood, it has a transporting outdoor deck; and a kitchen specializing in grilled whole fish and tantalizing tapas. Sofia Restaurant is a must-visit at the Jersey Shore.

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BALLY’S Izakaya

Ono Chinese Bistro & Bar

Boston Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City 609-347-7111 atlanticclubcasino.com Enjoy traditional Chinese fare with their classic Sushi Bar, Seafood, Beef & Pork, Chicken & Duck, Chow Mein, Noodles and Rice, Egg Foo Young, Vegetables and Tofu.

The view of the boardwalk and ocean is as amazing as the food, now under the direction of Chef Brian Tsui.

Arturo’s Ristorante

Bally’s Casino, Atlantic City 609-340-2300 www.ballysac.com Bally’s own Little Italy! Chef Maurizio prepares Milk fed Veal anyway your heart desires, Picatta, Marsala, Francese, and of course, their famous Veal Parmigiana.

Vibrant Italian mosaics and offers tranquil views of the boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Patsy’s

Boston Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City 609-340-6856 atlanticclubcasino.com Real Italian food is what this classic (New York) restaurant is all about. It’s a clone of the Neapolitan joint on West 56th Street and a well-known Sinatra favorite that has become an Atlantic City favorite. It’s Patsy’s — forget about it! ChickenSaltimbocca, Veal Parmigiana, Steak Pizzaiola, and Pork Tenderloin are all less than $20. There’s even family-style meals that start as low as $14 (up to $36 for four people).

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

One Borgata Way, Atlantic City 609-317-1000 www.theborgata.com The man who revolutionized the culinary industry carries an undeniable cachet, synonymous with bold, innovative cooking and an unmistakable panache and passion that redefined dining in America. Offering contemporary American cuisine, the restaurant offers two distinctive dining areas ranging from casual and relaxed to elegant and upscale.

One Borgata Way, Atlantic City 609-317-1000 www.theborgata.com A modern Japanese pub that defies comparison. Extraordinary sushi, sake and robatayaki served in a sensual, yet modern atmosphere. Izakaya’s tempting cocktails and sharable plates make it the premier spot for an after-hours nosh and drinks, or a delicious late night meal.

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Gallagher’s Steakhouse

N. Carolina & Boardwalk, Atlantic City 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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Simon AC Steak & Seafood

Boston Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City 609-347-7111 atlanticclubcasino.com It’s yet another “Hot” Atlantic Club restaurant. There are three steaks on the menu for less than $20 (including their 10-oz. NY Strip), and delicious appetizers for under $10 (Crab Cake, BBQ Pork Chops, and Seafood Tacos). Meatloaf ($16); DoubleCut Pork Chop ($17); their classic The Oak’s Chicken Cordon bleu ($18) and the Filet of North Atlantic Salmon ($16) have quickly become house favorites.

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Old Homestead Steak House

One Borgata Way, Atlantic City 609-317-1000 www.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.

N. Carolina & Boardwalk, Atlantic City 609-344-6000 www.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.

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Robert’s Steakhouse

Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City 609-449-1000 www.trumptaj.com Opened October 2012, Robert’s is one of a few steakhouses in Atlantic City to perform its painstaking dry-age techniques in house, for six weeks. While Robert’s Steakhouse of New York is designed to please omnivores of all varieties, the superstars of the menu remain the steaks, including a hearty, bonein NY Strip, a delicate filet mignon, and the ultimate Porterhouse for two. Additionally, there are grilled garlic and rosemary lamb chops, citrusy seared scallops and a decadent, truffle-laced risotto. The kitchen uses locally-grown produce and offers many seasonal specialty dishes.

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Max’s Steakhouse

Boardwalk at Mississippi, Atlantic City 609-441-6420 www. trumpplaza.com Can a steak become a work of art? One visit to Max’s Steakhouse at Trump Plaza, with a taste of what Chef Les Bender has to offer, and the answer is a resounding yes. Classic warm red hues, impressive woodwork and traditional, crisp, white tablecloths capture your attention and set the tone for an exceptional dining experience. Featuring Certified Angus Beef, the menu includes bone-in-rib eye, seared salmon and scallops, ahi tuna and the ultimate surf and turf, featuring an 8-ounce coldwater lobster tail and an 8-ounce filet mignon.

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Roberto’s Ristorante

Boardwalk at Mississippi, Atlantic City 609-441-7820 www.trumpplaza.com At Roberto’s Ristorante at Trump Plaza, a stop to look over the menu is worth the visit alone. Northern and southern Italian cuisine is all prepared under the watchful eye of Chef de Cuisine Robert Pfander of Ocean City. Entrees run the gamut from oven cappalini spiaggia to seasoned lamb chops to sauteed Dover sole. Complement it all with the ideal bottle of wine from Roberto’s extensive collection, as you take in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The perfect ending to a perfect dinner is guaranteed with an individual souffle of either grand marnier or chocolate.

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A FINAL WORD By MOLLY GOLUBCOW

Talking Trash An early morning beach stroll reveals some interesting treasures

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ne of my favorite things to do in the summer is walk the beach early in the morning, no later than 6:00 AM. At this time, the beach is almost always empty and serene, except for an occasional sea gull and the hum of beach cleaning trucks disappearing what people left behind on the sand.

Before the trucks roll over the beach and scoop away yesterday’s trash, I have seen some interesting items that were tossed, lost, or forgotten. Water bottles, empty and full, are one of the main culprits.

Why Americans can’t go 10 steps without a plastic water bottle in tow is one of my pet peeves, but that discussion is for another day. Let’s get back to beach junk. Typically, I see lots of ice cream wrappers and beach toys. These are some expected left/lost items. On occasion, I may see a crumpled, sandy blanket — maybe from a beach bunny sunning herself by day or perhaps two lovers who met for some nighttime beach romance.

Another interesting phenomenon of beach trash is unaccounted for shoes. Sure, a flip flop can flop out of a beach bag. It happens. However, I always wonder how people can leave both shoes behind. At times, I have even seen abandoned dress

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shoes — men’s loafers neatly placed at the water’s edge. So, I have to ask, where’s the barefoot guy in a suit? Did he not notice he forgot his shoes?

During my unofficial studies of shore trash, I have observed that, 9 times out of 10, the left shoe shows up more than the right one. I often wonder, a) where did the right shoe go, and b) does the shoe shape determine the direction that it flows to and from our shores, like a rudder or GPS? Oddly enough, an official study conducted by biologists in the Netherlands concludes that two like objects of slightly different shapes flow in different directions. As a result, the study claims that more left halves of things wash up more than right things — shells, shoes, and other stuff. Interesting, no?

So, the next time you’re out for a walk on the beach, take some time to observe the trash. You can learn a lot from what people leave behind.

Archeologists still study pieces of bread from Pompeii and shards of glass form Viking villages.

I wish I knew what they will say 1,000 years from now about our Chipwich wrappers, suntan lotion with SPF 45, and of course, designer water bottles.

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goals start with a dream.

Achieving them requires a PLAN. n As SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORS we adhere to a higher standard of fiduciary care. n As PRACTICING CPA’s we understand the complexities of the current tax system and work to maximize tax efficiencies. n As INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, we remain product neutral, transparent, and answer only to you, the client. n With an emphasis placed on FUNDAMENTAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, we strive to help you achieve your long term investment goals. n With over $285 Million in assets under management, we have the RESOURCES, the EXPERIENCE and the KNOWLEDGE to help you achieve your financial goals. n THOMAS E. REYNOLDS, CPA is designated as a National Football

League Players Association Financial Advisor.

609-641-4000 332 TILTON ROAD, NORTHFIELD, NJ www.crafinancial.com

We are CRA Financial.

Matthew J. Reynolds, CPA, CFP Thomas E. Reynolds, CPA Robert T. Martin, CFP

ACCIDENTS DON’T TAKE A VACATION. NEITHER DO WE.

Our medical teams have been meeting the urgent care needs of southeastern New Jersey for more than 10 years—providing quality care, fast. Our board-certified physicians treat a variety of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries—from flu and asthma to broken bones and deep cuts. During the summer we offer even more access to AtlantiCare—opening up our Primary Care offices for walk-ins and providing after-hours care. We’re here to help you get back to your vacation sooner.

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URGENT CARE CENTER Physician Group www.AtlantiCare.org/Urgent • 888-569-1000