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contentsAtlAntic city RestAuRAnt Week � � � � 5
A touch of itAly � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Angelo’s fAiRmount tAveRn � � � � � � 15
the chelseA � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
cousin mARio’s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
Dino’s of noRthfielD � � � � � � � � � � � 9
fReD & ethel’s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
ginzA � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13
hARD Rock � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
hibAchi gRill & supReme buffet� � � � 7
Johnny Rockets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
Jo-Jo’s itAliAn gRille � � � � � � � � � � 13
mussel bAR � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
RAm’s heAD inn � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
sAck o’ subs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
shoRe DineR � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15
smithville inn � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
sofiA � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
stARR RestAuRAnts � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
tRopicAnA (fin) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16
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W E L C O m E T O T A S T E O F S O u T H J E r S E Y , Atlantic City Weekly ’s 2012 Summer/Fall dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 21st edition of Atlantic City Weekly’s Taste of South Jersey. This dining publication is a convenient guide for local diners, as well as visitors, to keep handy for the next several months and beyond. Good for both social and casual outings, Taste of South Jersey caters to couples looking for a night out, businesses host-ing a special event or meeting, or a family looking for a friendly place to dine. Inside you will find some of southern New Jersey’s finest restaurants, including comprehensive listings of the many Atlantic City casino dining establishments.
As the greater Atlantic City region’s dining scene continues to expand, we’re certain that you will find this dining guide a helpful tool when deciding where to dine out this spring and summer. You’ll also be able to access this guide, and our weekly dining listings and features, online at acweekly.com. Bon appetit!
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Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmount-tavern.com. An A.C. institu-tion, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three genera-tions.
Chelsea Prime111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). thechelsea-ac.com. 428-4545. A steak-house in the setting of a 1940s supper club. Indoor and outdoor seating and a cocktail lounge with bar and entertainment.
FINTropicana. 340-4000. tropi-cana.net. Seafood restau-rant, featuring locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.
Hard Rock CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.).
Mussel Bar Revel, revelresorts.com. 855-348-0500. Award-winning chef and master of Belgian cuisine, Robert Wiedmaier, will blend the comfort of a pub, live rock and roll, the energy of a sports bar, and commitment
to culinary excellence to raise “eating at the bar” to a whole new level. A selection of over 150 Belgian and do-mestic beers will be perfect accompaniment.
Teplitzky’s111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). 428-4550. thechelsea-ac.com. Retro-style diner with cocktail lounge and coffee shop.
The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan674-0100. Restaurant in-cludes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.
The Continental674-8300, continentalac.com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunk-en fire-pit lounge as well as the large flower-shaped cen-tral dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”
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Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofi-aofmargate.com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.
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For casino restaurants and independent establishments located within casino
properties, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more listings,
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Cappuccino’sCoffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sand-wiches. Open Sun. through Thurs. from 7am to 11pm and Fri. and Sat. from 7am to 1am.
The Coffee ShopOpen 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Cornucopia BuffetBBQ Buffet with pork ribs, steamed mussels, Jersey corn-on-cob and more. Cost: $18.50 plus tax but currently available for $12.99 as a special cash promotion. Kids, $6.99 ($8.99 regular price). Hours: Wed., Thurs., Sun., noon-8pm; Fri., Sat. noon-9pm.
BB’s Burgers & BeerOpen Sun. through Thurs. from noon to mid. and Fri. and Sat. from noon to 1am.
ONO Chinese Bistro and BarOpen Sun. and Thurs. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm; Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm.
Patsy’s Italian Trattoria Patsy’s in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours: Open Sun., Mon., and Tues. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.
Simon AC Steak & SeafoodContemporary American steakhouse. Open Sun., Wed., and Thurs. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm.
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Arturo’sEnjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophis-ticated setting of this award-winning trattoria. Open daily Sat.-Thurs. Seating begins at 5:30pm.
Bally’s Brunch at The ReserveBrunch every Sunday at the Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person. Features a meat carving and egg station, as well as a stunning dessert menu prepared by celebrated Executive Pastry Chef Deborah Pellegrino.
Ben & Jerry’sEnjoy all your signature fa-vorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory.
Corner CaféServing fresh bagels baked on-site, sandwiches, salads, cupcakes and much more. Open daily and ideal for a quick bite to eat.
Harry’s Oyster Bar & SeafoodRenowned Atlantic City res-taurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty open the doors to their newest venture. Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood features extensive raw bar and fresh seafood.
Johnny Rockets340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. Lunch and dinner
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Cousin Mario’s 5401 Hardin Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. cousinmarios.com. Pizza and Italian specialties. Happy-hour noon-7pm weekdays.
Dino’s of Northfield 1620 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 646-6602. dinosnorthfield.com. Subs, pizza. Pick-up, eat-in, delivery.
Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light TavernTowne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Family restaurant, casual dining.
Ginza Japanese Restaurant6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 383-2588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-3999). Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet4450 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0888. hi-bachibuffetusa.com.
Johnny RocketsHamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets.com. 1960s-themed classic burger joint and more.
Jo Jo’s Italian GrillePleasantville and Egg Harbor Twp (both on Black Horse Pike). jojositalianrestaurant.com. A family tradition since 1972. Homemade Italian specialties.
Ram’s Head Inn9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. ram-sheadinn.com. Fine dining. Traditional American special-ties with contemporary flair.
Sack O’ Subs784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 646-6555. sacko-subs.com. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads. Also in Ocean City.
Shore Diner 6710 Tilton Rd., Egg Harbor Twp. 641-3669. shorediner.com. Diner fare, specials and extraordinary beer and wine selection.
Smithville InnRt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. smithvilleinn.com Traditional area hotspot.
A Touch of Italy6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 646-1855. Fine Italian cuisine and lounge. 3-4-5 Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3:45-6pm, Sun. 2-5pm. $3 drafts, $4 house wines and well drinks, $5 tapas menu. Live music Tues.-Sat. 6-10pm. Continued on Page 10
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Nanking RestaurantFeaturing Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisines. Open daily with hours that extend late into the night.
Noodle VillageOffering an extensive selec-tion of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.
Pickles DeliNew York style deli with over-sized sandwiches. Hours:12-8pm Mon.-Thurs.; 12-9pm Fri-Sun. Outside seating on the Boardwalk will remain open till 10pm daily.
The Reserve/Preview BarBally’s iconic culinary experi-ence. Experience chef Joseph Muldoon’s flawless execution of both seafood and steaks. Open Wed.-Sat., with seating beginning at 5:30pm.
6ix: A BistroAmerican bistro. Breakfast served anytime. American style bistro open 7 days-a-week and 24 hours on weekends. New Table-Side-Buffet offering features snow crab, steak, and pasta on select days from 5 to 10pm
Taste of the ShoreFeaturing Primo Pizza, Sack O’Subs.
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340-2000
Gold Tooth GertiesBoasting fresh bagels and homemade pizza daily, this seasonal food-stop offers not only bottled beers, ice-cream and French fries, but also out-side Boardwalk seating.
Wild About WingsDeep fried southern chicken and wings. Choose sauces that range from “Mild” to “Smokin’ A$@ Hot”. Open till midnight on weekdays and till 6am on weekends.
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Bobby Flay SteakChoose from a variety of re-gional steaks and seafood.
Borgata BuffetExtensive buffet menu. Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $17.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon-3pm; Dinner $28.95 (plus tax) Mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am-3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner.
Bread + ButterGriddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere bever-ages and desserts.
FornellettoCelebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.
Gypsy BarFun, relaxing dining experi-ence.
IzakayaA modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.
N.O.W. (Noodles of the World)Asian fusion.
Old Homestead Steak HouseDomestically-raised, hand-mas-saged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse.
RomaCasual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh salads.
SeaBlueCelebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technol-ogy and design elements with his signature and acclaimed ap-proach to seafood.
SunroomLobby of The Water Club fea-turing tapas and small bits.
The CafeteriaFull of quick food options.
The MetropolitanFrench bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes.
The Continental
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Wolfgang Puck American GrilleContemporary American cui-sine in two distinctive dining areas.
CaESaRS
348-4411
Atlantic GrillGrilled fish, steaks, raw bar and exquisite sushi. Open Fri.-Tues., with seatings beginning at 5:30pm.
Boardwalk Beer GardenNow offers food, made-to-order, straight from Baltimore’s famous Crab Cake purveyor Philip’s Seafood.
Boardwalk BuffetBuffet features breakfast through the summer for $15.99, lunch $18.99, and din-ner $29.99 (with Total Rewards card) Mon.-Fri.Sat.-Sun., dinner is $34.99, and features wine, filet mignon, and exten-sive seafood.
Cafe RomaOpen 24/7 with a breakfast buffet daily.
KWITraditional noodle bar. Open Mon.-Thurs. Noon-1am, open even later Fri.-Sun. Happy (Lucky) Hour features $8 spe-cials from 3 to 5pm.
Mia 348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine from celebrated chefs Chris Scarduzio and George Perrier. Open for lunch, 11:30am to 5pm, and dinner, 5 to 10pm, Wed.-Sun. Happy Hour from 3pm till 5pm.
Morton’s 449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.
Nero’s Tuscan SteakhousePrime steaks and seafood, this restaurant serves up farm to table specials on a daily basis. Open Fri.-Sat. 5:30- 10:30pm. Caesars Brunch at Nero’s Tuscan Steak House for $49.99 (Total Rewards pricing) , open 10am till 2pm on Sun.
TazzaCafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan674-0100. buddakanac.com. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks. Happy hour Sun.-Fri., 2-6pm, discounted apps and cocktails in the bar area.
The Continental674-8300, continentalac.com.
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An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge. $5 Happy hour includes apps and signature cocktails.
Phillips Seafood348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.
Piazza di Giorgio345-3100. Food Court with A Taste of Tuscany, South of the Border, Salad Sensations, Hot Off the Grille, and Udon Creations. Also a fresh fruit smoothie bar.
Souzai Sushi & Sake348-4443. Souzai is a coun-try-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.
GOLDEN NUGGET
The Bayside BuffetBuffet has all your tradi-tional favorites. Mon.-Thurs. ($16.99 plus tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 plus tax.). A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.
Chart HouseClassic seafood house. Open Tues-Thurs. 4-10pm; Fri. 4-11pm; Sat. 12:30-11pm; Sun. 12:30-10pm; closed Monday. Reservations are recom-mended. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.
The Deck Bayfront Bar & RestaurantSeasonal bayfront bar and restaurant.
GrottoClassic Italian cuisine. Open Sun.-Wed. 11am-10pm; Thurs.-Sat. 11am-11pm (bar open to 2am).
Lillie’s Asian CuisineLocated on the casino floor adjacent to the Asian gam-ing pit, offers Cantonese and Szechwan flavors with a Pan-Asian flair. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. noon-mid. ; Fri.,-Sat. noon-2am.
Michael Patrick’s BrasserieOpen 24/7. European style brasserie that serves an upscale menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located directly off the atrium and casino.
The Poolside CaféLocated on the 5th Floor, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic City skyline. Enjoy light fare by the pool.
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Vic & Anthony’s SteakhouseThe original Vic & Anthony’s in Houston is routinely voted one of America’s 10 best steak-houses with succulent beef, lobster and unique appetizers.
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441-5000
Bill’s Bar and BurgerClassic burgers and more. Fri.: Noon - 7am; Sat.-Thurs. : Noon – 5am
Bluepoint BarA raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.
Dos CaminosAuthentic Mexican delights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guaca-mole. Open Sun.-Thurs., 5pm-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 5pm-1am. Reservations: 441-5575.
Luke Palladino at Harrah’s ResortItalian restaurant using fresh, locally-sourced produce and gourmet ingredients from Italy. Open Mon.-Thurs., 5-9:30pm; Fri. 5-10pm; Sat. 5-10:30pm; Sun., 5-9pm. Reservations: 441-5576.
McCormick & Schmick’sMore than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.
Sammy D’sA retro coffee shop that gives modern and casual American cuisine a unique twist. Bar of-fers daily drink specials. Open 24 hours Wed.-Sat., 7am-10pm Sun.-Tues.
The SteakhouseGourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.
Taste of the ShoreFood emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.
TazzaCafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
Waterfront BuffetExtensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99 (plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Sun. 9am-2pm (brunch), 2-9pm (din-ner). Mon. & Thurs. 1-9pm; Tues.-Wed.-Fri. 4-9pm. Sat. 9am-2pm (brunch), 2-10pm (dinner).
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Boardwalk PerksCoffee shop with deli sand-wiches. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am -5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-11pm.
Breadsticks Cafe & GrillBreakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.
The BuffetOpen Mon.-Thurs. 12pm-8pm; Fri., Sat. 12pm-10pm; Sun. 12pm-9pm. Cost: $29.95 (all- you- can-eat crab legs and shrimp); $24.95 with Resorts Star Card.
CapriccioZagat Award-winning Italian restaurant. Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm available for $44.95 per person. Closed Mon.-Tues. Open Wed.-Sat. 6pm-11pm.
Eastwind Noodle Bar Noodle bar open Sun.-Thurs. 1pm-1am; Fri., Sat. 1pm-2am.
Gallagher’s Steakhouse340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse lo-cated on Resorts’ dining level. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. Gallagher’s Burger Bar located across the hall.
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AmadaIron Chef Jose Garces pres-ents an authentic Andalusian tapas bar.
American CutIron Chef Marc Forgione pairs his award-winning, modern and signature take on fine din-ing with the comforts of the new American steakhouse.
Azure by AllegrettiBrings together the flavors of Chef Allegretti’s culinary ex-periences. He pairs the flavors of his Italian heritage with his own French culinary pedigree to create a modern take on Riviera classics.
Central Michel RichardChef Richard’s latest ver-sion of his celebrated James Beard Award-winning restau-rant, Central Michel Richard, offering such Central signa-ture dishes as a lobster burger and 72-hour short rib. Open for lunch and dinner.
Distrito CantinaFrom Chef Jose Garces, is a festive margarita bar with a selection of 100 tequilas and modern Mexican street food from the Guapos take-out window. It’s a street truck set-up on the casino floor.
Lugo CafféAn energetic brasserie offer-ing a fresh take on modern Italian classics. Chef Stefano Chiaruga will serve up home-made pastas, Neapolitan-style brick oven pizza, mozza-rella made fresh on-site, and meatballs.
Luke’s Kitchen and MarketplaceFeaturing cuisine prepared by lauded chef Luke Palladino. An 80-seat eatery serving up eclectic fare using fresh, sea-sonal ingredients. A specialty gourmet market will also offer salumi, a variety of specialty olive oils, aged balsamic vin-egars, pasta, and beer and wine by the bottle. Open daily, 6am-2am.
Mussel Bar Award-winning chef and mas-ter of Belgian cuisine, Robert Wiedmaier, will blend the comfort of a pub, live rock and roll, the energy of a sports bar, and commitment to culinary excellence to raise “eating at the bar” to a whole new level. A selection of over 150 Belgian and domestic beers will be perfect accompani-ment.
O Bistro and Wine BarChef Michel Richard’s second restaurant at Revel will feature small plates — sliders, wings, Richard’s trademark goat cheese Caesar salad — and a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
O Bistro Dining RoomChef Michel Richard’s take on classic breakfast favorites. Open Sat.-Sun. 8-11pm.
OneFeatures American cuisine with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe.
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Village WhiskeyFrom Chef Jose Garces, serves spirits and artfully crafted cocktails alongside classic American cuisine.
SHOWBOAT
343-4000
Casa Di NapoliBrick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes.
CrossroadsFood Network star Chef Aaron Sanchez purveys delicious appetizers like citrus marinated steak ta-cos with Cotija cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa, and American classics like lob-ster macaroni & cheese, slow cooked ribs and buttermilk fried chicken.
Earl of SandwichPopular restaurant chain featuring sandwiches, salads and desserts. Open 24-7.
There is also a breakfast menu serving a choice of eight made-to-order hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and other offerings from 7-11am Mon.-Fri. and 10-11:30am on Saturday and Sunday.
Foundation Room RestaurantTapas style menu. Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 6-10pm. Reservations recommended; dress code is business ca-sual.
French Quarter BuffetCost (all prices with Total Rewards card) : Mon.-Thurs. $31.99; Fri. $35.99; Saturday - All-You-Can-Eat Filet and Lobster, $37.99; Sun. $35.99. Hours: Fri.: 4-10pm; Sat. 12-10pm; Sun.-Thurs. 12–9pm.
Johnny Rockets348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Hours:
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Sun.-Thurs., 8am-mid.; Fri.-Sat., 8am-2am.
Royal Noodle HouseLocated next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the ca-sino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes.
Starbucks CoffeeOpen. Mon.-Sun. 7am-mid. Signature drinks, including lattes and other specialty coffee drinks and pastry selection.
Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | LoungeHours: 5:30pm-mid. Lounge: 5:30pm-2am. Restaurant open Wed.-Sun. Certified USDA Prime steaks, sushi rolls and an extensive list of craft beers, wines and signature cocktails. Scarduzio’s Brunch: Sun. 10am-2pm, $29.99.
Worship Surf BarWings, tacos, sliders, sand-wiches and salads. 609-343-4088; Fri. 4pm-2am; Sat. noon-2am; Sun. noon-10pm.
Tropicana
340-4000
il VerdiUpscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambi-ance.
FINSeafood restaurant, featur-ing locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.
Golden DynastyTraditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and ex-otic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.
Seaside CafeThis 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.
Tropicana’s The Marketplace:
A Dam Good Deli“Mom and Pop”-style deli fea-
turing a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with home-made soups.
Boardwalk FavoritesClassic Boardwalk treats in-cluding foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pret-zels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.
Create-A-ConePatrons choose their favorite flavor and toppings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or take-out.
Fiesta BuffetAbundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Dinner buffet for $24.95 per person. Hours: Sun.-Fri. 8am-3pm; dinner served 4-8pm; Sat. 8am-3pm; 4-9pm dinner.
HootersSeafood, burgers and “nearly world-famous” chicken wings served by the famous Hooters girls.
The Quarter at the Tropicana:
A Dam Good Sports Bar 347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu.
Carmine’s572-9300. The renowned New York family-style Italian institu-tion serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and des-serts prepared from the fresh-est quality ingredients in large portions.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contempo-rary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.
The Palm344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative con-temporary creations that dem-onstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette.
Red Square344-9100. Famed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recreates centuries of Russian history. The dining room, flanked with two ice columns, gives way to an ice-topped 32-foot bar.
Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant348-8600. Authentic pubs were imported from Ireland and re-assembled here. Pub fare and modern interpretations of clas-sic Irish dishes.
Transportation Center:
Snack ShackQuick stop for snacks and goodies.
Trump plaza
441-6000
24 Central CafeAn upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, fea-tures everything from steaks to seafood.
Evo2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evorestau-
rant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.
Max’sLocated on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features great steaks and seafood selections. Open for dinner Fri.-Sat. 5.30-10pm, Sunday 5.30-9pm.
Rainforest CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforest-cafe.com. Burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.
Roberto’s Italian BuffetFeatures antipasto bar, pizza, homemade meatballs, pas-tas, seafood, Caesars salad, Italian cookies. Thurs.-Sun. 5-9pm; $17.95 with Trump One card.
Food CourtWith Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, Arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Sarah’s Cookies.
Trump Taj mahal
449-1000
DynastyCantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.
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Hard Rock CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.).
Il Mulino New YorkOffers two distinct, side-by-side dining experiences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino.
Trattoria Il MulinoCasual dining experience offers a lounge. Has an open kitchen with a pizza oven and a communal table.
Moon at Dynasty Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections.
The RimA gourmet noodle bar right off the casino floor. Sit at the circular bar and watch chefs prepare your meal or dine at a private table.
Royal Albert’s PalaceOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.
Safari Steak HouseDecorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse re-ceived the Gold award from
the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences.
Sultan’s FeastBuffet features black angus steaks grilled to order and more.
Spice RoadA selection of eateries and shops:
Beriyo/Pretzel Time Smoothies, pretzels, other snacks.
GoThe perfect place for a light breakfast, sandwiches, sal-ads, paninis and gelato.
Plate American CafeSatisfy your cravings at this American café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Panda ExpressFast, casual Asian cuisine with a full menu.
SbarroItalian dishes and pizza served cafeteria-style.
White House Sub ShopThe legendary AC sub shop expands to a casino locale, with breakfast served from 9:30am.
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TasTe of fashion 8:30pm – 9:30pm.
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Fashion Show at Boogie Nights featuring Cache, Chico’s, White House | Black Market, Signatures & More!
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Coffee samples Assorted Cookies
After Party Free Admission
Chang’s Chicken and fried rice
Beef and Guinness Stew
Lobster Bisque & VodkaInfusion Shots Samples
Signature drink
Cape May Clam Chowder
Cavatelli Alla Polpa Di Granchio
Wine Tasting
Rigatoni broccoli and sausage in a red sauce
Mamá Amelias Empanada of hand chopped chicken, corn, sweet peppers and
Jack cheese
Offering Baked Goods, Candy, Dips, Salsas and
Cheese Balls all made from mixes we carry in the store
Chocolate Fondue and an assortment
of delicious desserts
The Girls will butler boneless wings
Beer Garden 25 Cent Draft Beer
Specials with Purchase of Wristband
A variety of fresh baked cookies and
brownies
Jumbo Shrimp Bruno Franchised Shrimp sautéed
in a Dijon mustard sauce
Infamous Taco Bar Chocolate Samples
Salt Water Taffy samples
Chocolate
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