Atlantic City Bets on Dining Bargains

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - February 19, 2010

If you haven’t broken your New Year’s diet resolution yet, this might be the final straw: Atlantic City is holding its annual Restaurant Week from February 28 to March 6.

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An Ace of a Tennis Event

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - February 5, 2010

Can a major tennis event help pull Atlantic City out of its economic doldrums? We’ll find out on April 10, when tennis pros from yesterday and today convene at Boardwalk Hall for the first Caesars Tennis Classic.

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AC Has Heart for Valentine’s Day

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - January 12, 2010

Already dreading Valentine’s Day? No need to sit at home with a tub of rocky road. HeartAC has something for everyone, whether you have a Valentine or not.

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Fornelletto

By Adam Erace - - November 18, 2009

A rustic Italian restaurant in the Borgata has developed a convincing wine cellar theme. more

New Faces NJ: Michael Turco

By Drew Anne Scarantino - Lifestyle - November 16, 2009

Success is no trick for this Jersey-bred magician. more

Brew-Haha

By Emily Faherty - Events - September 14, 2009

Oct. 23: Raise a glass to Oktoberfest at the Pier Shops at Caesars, where the German holiday is observed with an extravagant beer tasting. more

Jurassic Lark

By Emily Faherty - Events - August 11, 2009

Sept 2–6: If you want to feel really small, venture back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. You’ll cringe, but learn a lot when Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular stomps into Atlantic City for eight performances at Boardwalk Hall. more

Great Places to Work: Lockheed Martin

By Robert Strauss - Lifestyle - August 11, 2009

Lockheed’s Moorestown facility has 5,000 employees, nearly half of whom are engineers doing sensitive and often secret defense work. The workday can be tense, but Lockheed’s emphasis on career development and social values ameliorates that. more

Gnome Roams Atlantic City

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - July 30, 2009

That cute little lawn gnome who shills for Travelocity is on a nationwide tour this summer. His last landing spot: Atlantic City.

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Food & Wine by the Sea

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - July 27, 2009

The Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival hits the beach next weekend. Come hungry.

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25 Best Restaurants 2009

Restaurants - July 13, 2009

Our experts scoured the state to find elite dining establishments old and new. How did they fare? Read our Top 25 Restaurants list to find out. Feel free to comment on their findings. more

Summer Brimming with Wine Events

By Sue Guerra - On the Vine - July 9, 2009

There are more than 40 wineries in the Garden State. Many are taking part in some fun wine events this summer. Here’s a sampling.

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Growing Pains for AC Train

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - June 9, 2009

In February, I took a ride with other media folks on ACES, the new NYC to Atlantic City luxury express train. It was a nice trip. But would it be the same experience for a regular Jane Doe on a summer Friday afternoon? Not exactly.

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A Complete Guide To Atlantic City Casino Hotels

Atlantic City - May 12, 2009

Looking for information about casino hotels in Atlantic City? We've got you covered with our comprehensive guide to AC resorts. more

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Opened in 1990, the Trump Taj Mahal features 1,250 deluxe guest rooms and suites, five-star restaurants, New York City-style nightlife, retail shops on Spice Road, and the Steel Pier amusement park. more

Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

At the center of the heart of the hustle and bustle of Atlantic City, is the Trump Plaza, which towers 39 stories above the Boardwalk. Opened in 1984, it features 906 spacious rooms, fine dining, and one of the best outdoor beach bars in Atlantic City. more

Trump Marina Hotel Casino

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Located in the bay and overlooking the marina, the Trump Marina features a world-class casino, award-winning restaurants, and entertainment in the Shell showroom. more

Tropicana Casino and Resort

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Opened in the fall of 1981, the Old Havana-themed Tropicana features 2,125 rooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, the new Quarter shopping mall, and the Bluemercury Apothecary spa. more

Showboat Atlantic City – The Mardi Gras Casino

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

With a Mardi Gras theme, the Showboat is currently the northernmost casino resort on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk, and features more than 1,300 rooms, a rooftop swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and the House of Blues music venue. more

Resorts Atlantic City

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Opened in 1978 as the first legal casino in the eastern United State, Resorts’ 27-story Rendezvous Tower of Resorts stands out in the Atlantic City skyline and features the largest standard guest rooms in town. more

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Set in the marina, Harrah’s is the tallest hotel tower in town. Inside you will find 113,000 square feet of casino fun, nightlife attractions at the Pool, and an award-winning spa. more

Caesars Atlantic City

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Located in the heart of Atlantic City, Caesars was opened in 1979 as the second casino in town, and is known for its ancient Roman theme, four-story waterfront shopping mall, a spa complete with Roman baths, and the highest limits in town for gaming. more

Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Opened in 2003, the 40-story Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa has become Atlantic City’s highest-grossing casino. more

Bally’s Atlantic City

Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Opened in 1979, when gambling was legalized in Atlantic City, Bally's offers various styles in four hotel towers, American western-themed gaming areas, award-winning restaurants, a relaxing spa, and designer shopping destinations. more

Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort

By Emily Faherty - Atlantic City - May 11, 2009

Located at the southern end of town, the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, formerly known as Golden Nugget Atlantic City, was the first casino in the area to be built from scratch as a gambling resort. more

100 Shore Things

Jersey Shore - May 8, 2009

If there is anyone out there who hasn’t spent time down the Shore lately, please raise your hand. Okay, you two in the back, this article is just for you. more

Kinkis: The Wings Beneath My Belt

By Eric Levin - Restaurants - May 7, 2009

A late-night stop in Atlantic City pays off in peerless chicken wings. more

Come As You Are Bars

By Karen Irvine - Jersey Shore - May 5, 2009

Flip-flops and a bathing suit are no problem at these repositories of refreshment on or very near the beach. more

Shore Things: Atlantic City

Atlantic City - May 5, 2009

No matter your budget, Atlantic City has something for you, from a spectacular free airshow to a $5,000 manicure. more

Will Tough Times Yield Good Deals?

By Jen A. Miller - Atlantic City - May 5, 2009

Gaming resort tries to look beyond the recession. more

Like Water For Decaf

By Eric Levin - Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog - May 5, 2009

At Steel Pier in Atlantic City, a vendor dispenses Boardwalk vittles...

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AC? Veni, Vidi, Vici

By Jessica Kitchin - From the Editors - April 28, 2009

I hadn't been to Atlantic City in years; not since I was a middle-schooler visiting the Sail Expo for the day with my family. And despite growing up in Jersey, my husband had never made the trip. So when the opportunity arose to visit Caesars (and its Qua Baths and Spa), we jumped at the opportunity—and were not disappointed.

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Eating Their Way Across South Jersey

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - April 17, 2009

John Howard-Fusco believes South Jersey “always gets the short end of the stick.” So he and wife Lisa decided to do something about it.

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Dog Whisperings: Life with Emily

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - April 13, 2009

“Cute dog!” a runner said as he passed my dog and me on our evening walk.

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The Day the Surf and the Music Died

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - April 2, 2009

A minor league baseball team and a beloved music festival are South Jersey’s latest recession casualties.

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Video Slot Machines

By Merrell Noden - Lifestyle - March 23, 2009

Mathematicians love slot machines—not to sink tokens into but rather their analytical teeth. more

A Change for AC Slots

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - March 23, 2009

Miss the jingle of coins hitting the tray of a slot machine? Retro slots are back -- in a small part of Atlantic City.

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Best of NJ: Food and Drink

Best Of Jersey - March 17, 2009

NJ Monthly offers a roundup of the best places to find ice cream, coffee, cocktails, crumb cake, cupcakes and plenty of other delicious food items that don't start with a "C." more

AC Casino Gets a Little More PC

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - March 5, 2009

Atlantic City casinos are doing whatever they can to draw in customers. It would probably be smart if they avoided offending anyone in the process.

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Seafood Steals on the Shore

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - February 19, 2009

Atlantic City is looking for a shot in the arm. You’re looking for a deal on a meal. That adds up to AC’s first restaurant week, which takes place March 1 through 7.

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Off to the Aces

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - February 17, 2009

The ACES train is a snazzy ride from New York City to Atlantic City. But can it prop up flailing city?

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Chelsea Prime

By Stan Parish - - December 8, 2008

Stephen Starr strolls down the Boardwalk from Buddakan to imbue Curtis Bashaw's new Chelsea Hotel with retro Atlantic City glamour—and mighty fine steaks. more

Izakaya

By Adam Erace - - October 15, 2008

In Japan, everyone eats, drinks, and socializes at casual pubs called izakayas. During a year in Japan, chef Michael Schulson fell in love with izakayas. Now he has created an eye-popping one of his own at the Borgata. more

Rolling the Dining Dice: Three New Restaurants Hit AC

Atlantic City - August 4, 2008

Three cool new restaurants take a chance on Atlantic City. more

Betsey Turns Thirty

NJ My Way - July 25, 2008

It’s Betsey’s party, and she wants you to celebrate with her.

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Reflections Café

By Jen A. Miller - - July 1, 2008

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Ready, Get Set…Shore!

NJ My Way - May 23, 2008

You may be reading this from your laptop as you “work from home” this morning at the beach house. Or you may be considering heading down the Shore to soak up the first real sunshine of the season this long weekend. Consider us your guide to the summer season, with plenty of ideas and new sights to keep you busy off the beach.

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Watering Holes Near the Water

By Karen Irvine and Bob Cullinane - Restaurants - May 7, 2008

You just got off the beach—hot, parched, and a little cranky. It’s only 3 pm, and your dinner reservation is not until 7. Waaaah! Where can you go for a cold one and a snack—in your flip-flops, with sand on your feet and salt in your hair? We’ve got the answers. more

AC: The Secret is Out

NJ My Way - May 6, 2008

Atlantic City is serious.

Keep your secrets in Vegas, but tell everyone New Jersey’s gaming and resort town is getting better and better.

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Oracles of the Secular World

By Eric Levin - Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog - May 1, 2008

You'll see a lot of these as this blog continues--things that stop me, that seem to have a spirit, that I can stand in front of a long time, until I lose my concentration or feel that the kind and indulgent person waiting in the car may soon lose her patience.

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Manna

By Adam Erace - - May 1, 2008

Manna, the heaven-sent food that sustained the Israelites in the desert, was not exactly a gourmet treat. In fact, the people complained bitterly to Moses about the monotony of eating it and told him they thought they were better off in Egypt. (Nobody says he had an easy job.) more

Weekend Picks: A Loverly Weekend

By Dianne Doctor - NJ My Way - March 20, 2008

From London to Newark, they will be dancing all night at NJPAC, which brought to New Jersey the 50th Anniversary London production of My Fair Lady, with original British cast members Christopher Cazenove and Lisa O’Hare — Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. Through Sunday, www.njpac.org for show times and tickets.

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Artie Lange Rocks the Borgata

By Ashley V. Neglia - From the Editors - February 17, 2008

Any fan of The Howard Stern Show would be hard pressed to find a better lineup than Artie Lange's show at the Borgata's Event Center in Atlantic City on February 16.

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Health - Order Healthy

Lifestyle - February 11, 2008

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Questions from Steve Adubato

By Steve Adubato - Lifestyle - February 8, 2008

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All Things Change

By Josh Sens and Jack McCallum - Towns & Schools - February 8, 2008

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Myth...Or Not

By John T. Ward, Erik Ortiz, Alexis Crisman, David Chmiel, Christopher Hann, and Pamela Redmond Satran - Towns & Schools - February 8, 2008

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How Jersey Are You

By John T. Ward - Lifestyle - February 8, 2008

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Goal Oriented

By David Chmiel - Lifestyle - February 8, 2008

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30 and Counting: the Pinelands Protection Act

By Brett Avery - Towns & Schools - February 7, 2008

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steak-out

By Rosalie Saferstein - Restaurants - February 7, 2008

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Palm Restaurant

By Max Green - - February 6, 2008

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Best of Jersey: Bragging Rights

By Michael Callahan - Best Of Jersey - February 6, 2008

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Best of Jersey: Good Buys

By Michael Callahan, David Chmiel, Antoinette DeNise, Jeff Pillets, and Rema Rahman - Best Of Jersey - February 6, 2008

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Knife and Fork Inn

By Eric Levin - - February 5, 2008

Restaurants in Atlantic City don't come more retro than the Knife and Fork Inn. more

30 and Counting: Legalized Gambling

By Brett Avery - Towns & Schools - February 5, 2008

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30 and Counting: Florio Tax Increase

By Brett Avery - Towns & Schools - February 4, 2008

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Mia

By Eric Levin - - February 4, 2008

Stars of a new type are popping up on the billboards that line the Atlantic City Expressway as it curves toward New Jersey’s version of Sin City. more

Shore Lore: Still Geator After All These Years

By Michael Callahan - Lifestyle - February 4, 2008

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Shore Lore: Those Were the Vibes

By Larry Savadove - Lifestyle - February 4, 2008

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Shore Lore: Beach Ball

By Kevin Coyne - Towns & Schools - February 4, 2008

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Shore Lore: Spellbound

By Kevin Coyne - Towns & Schools - February 4, 2008

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Shore Lore: Nut Case

By Bill Kent - Jersey Shore - February 4, 2008

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Puncher's Chance

By Evan Rothman - Lifestyle - February 4, 2008

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52 Things Every New Jerseyan Must Know

By Cara Birnbaum, David Chmiel, Christopher Hann, Alexis Crisman Kelly, Jeff Pillets, Kevin C. Shelly, John Zawadzinski, and Bonnie Monte - Towns & Schools - February 1, 2008

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Suilan

By Maureen Fitzgerald - - January 28, 2008

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Bobby Flay Steak

By Eric Levin - - January 28, 2008

Throwdown with Bobby Flay—the brash, boyish star’s latest Food Network series—is all about one-upmanship. more

Funny Days

By Lauren Murphy - Lifestyle - January 28, 2008

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Man Hunt

By Ashley V. Neglia - Lifestyle - January 16, 2008

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First Blood

By Bill Cramer - Towns & Schools - December 21, 2007

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Cheap Eats

By Eric Levin, Cara Birnabaum, Maureen Fitzgerald, Alexandra Hanson-Harding, Joel Keller, Tracy Leonard, Jennifer Melick, Jen A. Miller, Lauren Murphy, Donna Panagakos, Nicole Pensiero, Valerie Sinclair, Allen St. John, and Jennifer Weiss - Restaurants - December 21, 2007

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Wolfgang Puck American Grille

By Eric Levin - - December 21, 2007

Does any celebrity chef spread him-self thinner than Wolfgang Puck? He commands an empire of four Spagos, eight other fine-dining restaurants, four Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafes, and thirteen Wolfgang Puck Express eateries, to say nothing of TV shows, cookbooks, cookware, frozen pizzas, soups, and catering. more

New Jersey...and how it got that way: February

By Brett Avery - Towns & Schools - December 21, 2007

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Putt-Putt

Events - December 21, 2007

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Take That, Iron Chef!

Best Of Jersey - December 21, 2007

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Starr Power

Atlantic City - December 21, 2007

Stephen Starr, the big cheese of Philadelphia restaurateurs, puts his stamp on Atlantic City, which long ago put its stamp on him. more

Jersey Shore S-T

By Pearl Gabel, Michael Parillo, Jessica Murphy , Michael Moran , John T Ward , and Max Gray - Jersey Shore - December 21, 2007

The pleasures of the Jersey Shore run the gamut from A-Z. To prove that it's not just a figure of speech,we decided to present this year's guide letter by letter.we're not getting all Merriam-Webster on you-just showing the incredible range of sure things and surprises .We've divided our tips so that each more

Jersey Shore N-R

By Pearl Gabel, Michael Parillo, Jessica K. Murphy, Michael Moran , John T Ward , and Max Gray - Jersey Shore - December 20, 2007

The pleasures of the Jersey Shore run the gamut from A-Z. To prove that it's not just a figure of speech,we decided to present this year's guide letter by letter.we're not getting all Merriam-Webster on you-just showing the incredible range of sure things and surprises .We've divided our tips so that each more