Atlantic City
By Dylan Runco -
May 16, 2012
Atlantic City boosts its luxury image with its latest addition, Revel. This monumental super-casino offers state-of-the-art entertainment, dining and gaming.
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By Eric Levin -
May 8, 2012
In dining and much else, the monumental new Revel resort and casino is a revelation, but can it lift Atlantic City to a new level?
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By Adam Erace -
March 29, 2012
The setting of Harry's Oyster Bar at Bally's Park Place in Atlantic City is inviting—there is an outside section surrounded by lawn facing the Boardwalk. The pedigree is fine—it's owned by the family that owns Dock's Oyster House and the Knife and Fork Inn. The food and service, Adam Erace says in his review, may be coming together after a rough start.
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As a wine lover, I’m pleased to report that New Jersey ranks fourth in the nation for per- capita wine consumption. By comparison, for every four glasses of wine a Jersey girl or guy raises to toast, someone from Mississippi is only drinking one.
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Revel, the new Atlantic City casino and resort, is not gambling on its opening act. The giant entertainment complex on the Boardwalk will celebrate its debut with three shows (May 25-27) by 16-time Grammy winner Beyoncé.
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By Jen A. Miller -
March 12, 2012
The $2.4 billion Revel Casino is approaching its grand opening. We check in and find out how things are going at this mega project on Atlantic City's north end.
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This year's James Beard Foundation Awards, the most prestigious in the world of food and wine, will be given out May 4 and May 7. The process starts with a first round of nominees. On the list from NJ, several familiar names and, in the category of Best New Restaurant, Zeppoli in Collingswood...
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By Steve Adubato -
February 13, 2012
New CRDA chief offers vision for Atlantic City revival.
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January 4, 2012
Is the famous White House Sub Shop in Atlantic City more about the atmosphere or the eat-mosphere? Click here to settle this much-disputed point once and for all.
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December 12, 2011
Feast or frolic, explore or extol, we’ve got you covered for a self-directed festival of discovery and delight. Every week, meet a bit of the Garden State you need to know by heart.
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By Adam Erace -
October 10, 2011
Luke Palladino’s Italian-Italian showplace debuts on a big stage.
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Fall is upon us, but you can still enjoy some fun times poolside. Just take a trip to Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City.
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By Alan Richman -
August 3, 2011
Alan Richman reminisces about his childhood visits to the beach at Atlantic City, and the lunches his mom packed.
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By Drew Anne Scarantino -
July 11, 2011
Aug 17: The ninth Atlantic City Airshow, Thunder Over the Boardwalk, takes to the skies with heart-stopping feats and aerobatic maneuvers.
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By Alan Richman -
July 11, 2011
A distinguished food writer visits Jersey’s most famous (and hard to get into) red-sauce restaurant, Chef Vola’s in Atlantic City—recently declared one of America’s Classics—and finds it ideal for people with small bodies and big appetites.
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By Jen A. Miller -
June 13, 2011
The Miss America Pageant Left Atlantic City for Las Vegas some years ago...does the city feel scorned?
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By Robert Strauss -
June 13, 2011
Chris Christie is rolling the dice on Atlantic City’s
future. The planned completion of the resort town’s next glitzy casino could make him look like a winner.
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By Eric Levin -
May 9, 2011
If you've had enough of the typical Shore fare, and are looking for high-quality cuisine, we've got some tips that will point you to the right exit.
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By Steve Adubato -
May 9, 2011
Steve Adubato debates whether legal sports betting in New Jersey will add significantly to the state's coffers.
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By Robert Strauss -
February 15, 2011
Atlantic City hotels are wheeling and dealing, with great meals, spa visits and casino credits in the mix.
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By Lauren Payne -
January 2, 2011
By Robert Strauss -
December 10, 2010
Checking the fresh fare, from comfort food to Brazilian carnivore.
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By Adam Erace -
November 17, 2010
Adam Erace reviews Fin, the new top-of-the-line seafood restaurant in the Tropicana Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City.
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By Steve Adubato -
September 13, 2010
Slots at the racetracks would generate needed revenue.
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Standing on the Boardwalk, the back of the A.C. Convention Center is quite a sight. With all the black marks or holes in the wall, it looks like a giant abacus, or perhaps a secular version of the Wailing Wall of Jerusalem. Many of those stumbling out of the casinos after hours at the gambling tables are ready for some wailing...
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Well. Trump Plaza has emerged from bankruptcy, is now seeking a name-brand partner to upgrade the casino and hotel. Meanwhile, the Convention Center hulks on...
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This picture, taken from the Atlantic City Boardwalk near the Caesar's Pier Shops, shows that redevelopment still has a way to go...
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Abbreviated mannequins model their wares in a window of opportunity...
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By Drew Anne Scarantino -
August 16, 2010
Sept 2, 4, & 5: Folk-rock musician and songwriter Jackson Browne continues his road trek this fall with longtime friend and collaborator David Lindley, with whom he recently released the live album, Love Is Strange.
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By Robert Strauss -
August 16, 2010
A Q&A with Judge Nelson Johnson, whose book—Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City—was made into an HBO miniseries.
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By Emily Faherty -
July 13, 2010
Aug 7: One of the most energetic acts in music today is coming to Boardwalk Hall to get the party started.
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June 24, 2010
"Bring a touch of Italy to your table with these chips," says chef Maurizio Dimarco of Arturo’s at Bally’s Atlantic City. "Their deep, rich color will add a spark to your meal, and their flavor will complement other foods. Tomato confit chips are a great garnish for salads, entrées, and appetizers.”
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By Robert Strauss -
June 21, 2010
In A.C., visitors find more than just gambling.
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By Robert Strauss -
June 21, 2010
Ex-President Clinton tops list of speakers in new summer series.
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By Robert Strauss -
June 21, 2010
Plenty of new choices, from soul food to Kobe burgers.
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By Emily Faherty -
May 17, 2010
July 16-17: Since 2004, comedian Joel McHale has roasted celebrities and pop culture as host of E!’s no-holds-barred weekly recap show The Soup.
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May 14, 2010
Don’t get snookered by reality TV. The Jersey Shore is all about family fun, endless recreation and entertainment choices, and sophisticated nightlife.
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If you’re anything like me and feeling the itch for Memorial Day weekend at the Shore (only 15 days left, folks!), flip to the Travel Channel tonight for a little taste of summertime fun. Travel host Samantha Brown visits our beloved Jersey Shore, and proves there’s more to our coast than just fist-pumping freaks with bad blowouts.
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By Drew Anne Scarantino -
May 13, 2010
The Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival was such an enormous hit last year, that it was guaranteed renewed billing this year.
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By Jen A. Miller -
May 13, 2010
The Chelsea, a stylish retro-50s boutique hotel in Atlantic City, is a daring new addition to the cityscape.
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By Emily Faherty -
May 10, 2010
June 12: Best known for winning two Oscars, a Golden Globe, and two Grammys for composing the score of Slumdog Millionaire in 2009, international musician A.R. Rahman stops at Boardwalk Hall on his “Jai Ho: The Journey Home” world tour.
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By Jen A. Miller, Claire Pamplin, Lauren Payne, and Robert Strauss -
May 10, 2010
Boutique hotels find the sassy (and often luxe) sweet spot between the charm of B&Bs and the prestige of resort hotels.
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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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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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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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By Adam Erace -
November 18, 2009
A rustic Italian restaurant in the Borgata has developed a convincing wine cellar theme.
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By Drew Anne Scarantino -
November 16, 2009
Success is no trick for this Jersey-bred magician.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Robert Strauss -
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.
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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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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.
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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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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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May 12, 2009
Looking for information about casino hotels in Atlantic City? We've got you covered with our comprehensive guide to AC resorts.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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May 11, 2009
Opened in 2003, the 40-story Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa has become Atlantic City’s highest-grossing casino.
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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.
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By Emily Faherty -
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.
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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.
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By Eric Levin -
May 7, 2009
A late-night stop in Atlantic City pays off in peerless chicken wings.
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By Karen Irvine -
May 5, 2009
Flip-flops and a bathing suit are no problem at these repositories of refreshment on or very near the beach.
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May 5, 2009
No matter your budget, Atlantic City has something for you, from a spectacular free airshow to a $5,000 manicure.
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By Jen A. Miller -
May 5, 2009
Gaming resort tries to look beyond the recession.
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At Steel Pier in Atlantic City, a vendor dispenses Boardwalk vittles...
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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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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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“Cute dog!” a runner said as he passed my dog and me on our evening walk.
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A minor league baseball team and a beloved music festival are South Jersey’s latest recession casualties.
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By Merrell Noden -
March 23, 2009
Mathematicians love slot machines—not to sink tokens into but rather their analytical teeth.
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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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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."
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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August 4, 2008
Three cool new restaurants take a chance on Atlantic City.
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By Jen A. Miller -
July 1, 2008
By Karen Irvine and Bob Cullinane -
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.
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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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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.)
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By Steve Adubato -
February 8, 2008
By Josh Sens and Jack McCallum -
February 8, 2008
By John T. Ward, Erik Ortiz, Alexis Crisman, David Chmiel, Christopher Hann, and Pamela Redmond Satran -
February 8, 2008
By John T. Ward and Junot Diaz -
February 8, 2008
By David Chmiel -
February 8, 2008
By Brett Avery -
February 7, 2008
By Rosalie Saferstein -
February 7, 2008
By Max Green -
February 6, 2008
By Michael Callahan -
February 6, 2008
By Michael Callahan, David Chmiel, Antoinette DeNise, Jeff Pillets, and Rema Rahman -
February 6, 2008
By Eric Levin -
February 5, 2008
Restaurants in Atlantic City don't come more retro than the Knife and Fork Inn.
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By Brett Avery -
February 5, 2008
By Brett Avery -
February 4, 2008
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.
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By Michael Callahan -
February 4, 2008
By Larry Savadove -
February 4, 2008
By Kevin Coyne -
February 4, 2008
By Kevin Coyne -
February 4, 2008
By Bill Kent -
February 4, 2008
By Evan Rothman -
February 4, 2008
By Cara Birnbaum, David Chmiel, Christopher Hann, Alexis Crisman Kelly, Jeff Pillets, Kevin C. Shelly, John Zawadzinski, and Bonnie Monte -
February 1, 2008
By Maureen Fitzgerald -
January 28, 2008
By Eric Levin -
January 28, 2008
Throwdown with Bobby Flay—the brash, boyish star’s latest Food Network series—is all about one-upmanship.
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By Lauren Murphy -
January 28, 2008
By Ashley V. Neglia -
January 16, 2008
By Bill Cramer -
December 21, 2007
By Eric Levin, Cara Birnabaum, Maureen Fitzgerald, Alexandra Hanson-Harding, Joel Keller, Tracy Leonard, Jennifer Melick, Jen A. Miller, Lauren Murphy, Nicole Pensiero, Valerie Sinclair, Allen St. John, and Jennifer Weiss -
December 21, 2007
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.
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By Brett Avery -
December 21, 2007
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.
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By Pearl Gabel, Michael Parillo, Jessica Murphy , Michael Moran , John T Ward , and Max Gray -
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
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By Pearl Gabel, Michael Parillo, Jessica K. Murphy, Michael Moran , John T Ward , and Max Gray -
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
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By Michael Callahan, Jennifer Weiss, Bruce Springsteen, and Yogi Berra -
December 20, 2007
We in the Garden State need to start demanding more. Here are a bunch who deliver.
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By Karen Tina Harrison, Mark Konig, Stan Parish, Mindie Barnett Lichterman, and Rosie Saferstein -
December 19, 2007
Attention, foodies! Add these gustatory bastions and new sensations to your to-do list. Gentlemen, and ladies, start your forks.
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By Joe Piscopo and Joe Piscopo -
December 19, 2007
By Eric Levin and Lois Levine -
December 19, 2007
By Will Hughes -
December 19, 2007
By Jennifer L. Nelson -
December 19, 2007
Life as a professional poker player.
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