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Experience the legendary Il Mulino New York and its devotion to serving time-honored original recipes in generous portions.

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contents Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern �� 6 Atlantic City Restaurant Week 2011 �� 23 Bally’s Wild Wild West �� 11 Borgata �� 7 Caesars �� 14 Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret �� 22 Dino’s of Margate �� 11 Downbeach Deli �� 15 Harrah’s Resort �� 19 Laguna Grill Martini Bar �� 15 Liang’s House Imperial East �� 17 Lucy’s Bella Luna �� 19 Matteo’s Beach Bay Cafe �� 17 McCormick & Schmick’s �� 12 Phillips Seafood �� 2 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse �� 24

By Popular Demand

Showboat �� 17 Sofia �� 15 Sonsie �� 4

Banquet Rooms Available

Live Music Tues., Wed. & Thurs.

Gift Certificates Always Available Open Mon.-Sat. 4pm-10:30pm Sun. 2pm-10pm

Starr Restaurants �� 13 Touch of Italy �� 4 Tropicana �� 9 Trump Taj Mahal �� 3 Trump Plaza �� 5 Ventura’s Greenhouse �� 6 Yuki Hana �� 11

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intro W E L C O M E T O TA S T E O F S O U T H J E R S E Y, Atlantic City Weekly’s 2010 Summer/Fall dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 16th edition. Atlantic City Weekly’s Taste of South Jersey 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 hosting 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. The greater Atlantic City region has seen a boom in new restaurants in recent years and the local 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 summer and fall. You’ll also be able to access this guide, and our weekly dining listings, online at acweekly.com. Bon appetit!

Ventura’s Greenhouse

Taste of South Jersey ® is published by Atlantic City Weekly from 8025 Black Horse Pike, Suite 350, W. Atlantic City, NJ 08232. Advertising rates supplied upon request. Phone 609-646-4848 or fax 609-6467338. All material in Taste of South Jersey ® is copyright 2010 by Review Publishing, L.P. Reproduction of any of the contents in this publication is prohibited unless written permission is granted by management. Taste of South Jersey ® and Atlantic City Weekly ® are registered trademarks of Review Publishing, L.P. and are registered with the U.S. Patent Office. Send e-mail to info@acweekly.com Editor Jeff Schwachter Associate Editors Lori Hoffman, Ray Schweibert Listings Editor Mike Pritchard Art Director Kevin McCarty Production Manager Diana DeLorenzo Senior Graphic Designer Doug Wipf Graphic Designers LeTera Haynes, Matt Prowell, Arthur Shimko Jr.

Ventura’s Greenhouse has something for everyone. The upstairs dining room offers a gourmet escape to those who appreciate the finer foods in life. Located on the top floor of the Greenhouse, The room’s aesthetics include an ocean view, romantic lighting, and an upscale bar with an extensive liquor and wine collection. The outside decks and café are a great excuse for a day out. Serving only the best food with the finest ingredients, you can relax as you hear the waves crashing on the shore. Come to Ventura’s Greenhouse where customer service is a family tradition.

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diningguide Atlantic City For casino restaurants and independent establishments located within casino properties, including restaurants located inside The Quarter at the Tropicana and at The Pier Shops at Caesars, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more listings, visit acweekly.com.

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern

2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An Atlantic City institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three generations.

Buddakan

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 6740100. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 1-877-FUNNYAC. Offering a full menu of dining options, every day. Café Cuisine includes a continental menu, latte & espresso available. Buffet style breakfast (Sat. & Sun. 10am–2pm) $7.77.

The Continental

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 6748300, continentalac.com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-

pit lounge as well as the large flower-shaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”

4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

Game On!

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 3456800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant.

McCormick & Schmick’s Harrah’s Resort, 441-5000. More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Phillips Seafood

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. serioussteaks.com. Corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, awardwinning wine list.

Sonsie

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 3456300. Chef Wes Cahill combines world-fusion menu with steakhouse cuisine.

Souzai Sushi & Sake

The Pier Shops at Caesars, 348-

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The Pier Shops at Caesars, 345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.

Brigantine Laguna Grill Martini Bar

1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view. Open daily: breakfast starts at 8am, lunch at noon and dinner at 4pm.

Yuki Hana

3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608. Japanese/Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar.

Downbeach Ventnor, Margate & Longport Downbeach Deli

8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, 8am-7:30pm.

Liang House Imperial East

7800 Ventnor Avenue, Margate. 487-8052. Open daily from 11:30am-9:30pm. Modern Chinese cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner specials. “We deliver, even to the beach.” Free parking lot.

Matteo’s Beach Bay Café

7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 823-6700. Lunch and dinner specials. Award winning crab cakes and specializing in fresh seafood prepared as you like. Open for breakfast Saturday & Sunday; lunch and dinner daily.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek/Mediterranean cuisine.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse. com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.

Mainland A Touch of Italy

Black Horse Pike, Cardiff/EHT. 646-1855. touchofitaly.net. Serving veal, seafood, pasta, steaks and brick-oven pizzas. Banquet facilities. n

FIN RestauRaNt Dive into our delectable menu, utilizing the finest local seafood. Relish in FIN’s oasis of underwater fantasies with its breathtaking ocean views and outdoor dining.

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5PM – 7PM 1/2 price Raw Bar | 1/2 price Rosé Wine Visit www.tropicana.net/fin for our menu.

Wasabi Wednesdays

5PM – 7PM 1/2 price sushi rolls | 1/2 price sake & saketini

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Red Pearl

340-2000

Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

Arturo’s

Spa Café

Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.

Located in the Spa at Bally’s, offering health-conscious meals.

Bally’s Brunch

Open daily.

Brunch every Sunday at The Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person.

WILD WILD WEST at Bally’s

Ben & Jerry’s Enjoy all your signature favorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory.

Fulu Wok & Fry Casual Asian cuisine at the Claridge tower.

Johnny Rockets 340-0099. A retro ’50sstyle Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 11am-3am Fri. & Sat.

Noodle Village Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection

340-2000 Gold Tooth Gerties Bakery, bagel sandwiches, and more.

Lone Star Snack Bar Burgers, hot dogs.

ner Mon.–Fri. (4–9pm). Sat. (4–10pm). Sun. (4–9pm); Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (8– 11:15am); Brunch, $23.95 Sun. (8am–3pm); Lunch. $17.95 (plus tax) Mon.–Sat. (noon–3pm).

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Bread + Butter

348-4411

Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts.

Nero’s Sunday Brunch

Fornelletto Celebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.

Gypsy Bar Fun, relaxing dining experience.

Izakaya

Sports Bar

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

Snacks from the Lone Star Snack Bar are served.

Noodles of the World

Virginia City Buffet All-you-can-eat, Western-style buffet. Hours: Mon.–Thurs. lunch noon–3pm, dinner 3– 9pm.; Fri.–Sun. noon-10pm. $21.99 (plus tax) daily for dinner; $16.99 (plus tax) lunch Mon.-Thurs.

Asian fusion.

Old Homestead Steak House Domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse.

SeaBlue

New York style deli.

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Celebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood.

The Reserve/ Preview Bar

Bobby Flay Steak

The Cafeteria

Pickles Deli

BORGATA

Full of quick food options.

Bally’s iconic culinary experience.

Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

6ix: A Bistro

Borgata Buffet

American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Extensive buffet menu. $28.95 (plus tax) for din-

French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes.

The Metropolitan

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Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

Caesars

Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe Roma Coffee shop w/take-out available.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar Offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines.

La Piazza Buffet Buffet selections for all day dining, $24.95 plus tax, Mon.Thurs. 11:30am–9pm; Fri., 11:30am–10pm. Weekend feast, $26.99 plus tax, Sat., 11:30am–11pm; Sun., 11:30am-9pm. Breakfast, daily $16.99 plus tax, 8-11:30am.

Mia

348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine.

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Primavera Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites.

Venice Bar Catch the latest game or just relax with the most updated sports scores.

The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan 674-0100. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.

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674-8300, continentalac. com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge as well as the large flowershaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”

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Souzai Sushi & Sake 348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery 345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.

Harrah’s Resort 441-5000 Bluepoint Bar A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.

Club Cappuccino Coffee bar. Fine gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso and teas accompanied by homemade pastries, cookies and brownies.

Corner Grille & Deli Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

D’Zio Brazilian steakhouse with an all-you-can-eat $35 price that includes salad bar and eight different meats brought tableside. Also has a $7 tapas menu at the bar. Open Friday and Saturday.

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ONO Pan-Asian Bistro and Bar Features exotic dishes from sushi to sashimi to rock lobster tail with Kaffir lime butter. For those with simpler tastes ONO also features a traditional surf & turf or New York strip steak. Hours: Wed.-Sat. 6pm11pm (bar until 1am). Sunday Brunch, 10am-3pm. Closed Mon.-Tues.

Patsy’s tured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Polistina’s Italian Ristorante Enjoy family style, Italian favorites and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces.

Reflections A 24-hour cafe offering steaks, seafood, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast is available anytime.

The Steakhouse Gourmet restaurant offers a raw bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.

Taste of the Shore Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.

Temptations Fine Chocolate & Coffee Located on first level of Waterfront Tower. Open 7am-7pm Sun.-Thurs., until 2am on Fri. & Sat.

Waterfront Buffet Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99(plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Mon. & Fri., 8:30am–noon brunch, 4– 9pm dinner; Tues. & Wed., noon–9pm dinner; Thurs. 4–9pm dinner; Sat. 8:30am–

noon brunch, 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am–1:30pm brunch, 2–9pm dinner.

Hilton Cappuccino’s Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Hours: 7am–11pm Sun.–Thurs.; 7am–1am Fri.-Sat.

The Coffee Shop Features a focus on comfort. From a unique spin on “all-day” breakfast foods like Ricotta cheese pancakes, to their all day menu, The Coffee Shop will be open 24-hours a day.

Cornucopia Buffet Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $16 (includes tax). Hours are noon9pm Sun.– Fri., noon–10pm Sat; Closed Mon.-Tues.

Empress Gem Noodle Bar Asian noodle bar open 1pm4am Mon.-Thurs., 1pm-5am Fri., noon-5am Sat. and noon4am Sun.

Nick’s Burger Bar Design your own gourmet burger from top to bottom. Exotic beer from countries around the world and adult style “Kicked Up” shakes. Sun.-Thurs. noon-10pm; Fri.Sat. noon-2am.

Specializing in Neapolitan cuisine, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours are Fri.–Tues. 6 –11pm (bar to 1am); closed Wed.– Thurs. A bar menu is available Sun. 4:30-10pm; Mon.-Tues. noon-mid.; Fri., Sat. 4:3011pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.

Simon Prime Contemporary American steakhouse by famed, celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Simon Prime will quickly become famous for its amazing steaks, as well as its unique take on fish, seafood, chops and organic seasonal vegetables. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm (bar until 1am).

Resorts 344-6000 Asian Spice Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items. Noodle bar open daily noon–2am; Restaurant open Sat.-Sun. 6–11pm.

BeachBall Seafood House On the Boardwalk, open noon-11pm Saturdays and noon-7pm Sundays. Casual dining with some entrees just $12 or less. Featuring soups, sandwiches, crab cakes,

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Boardwalk Perks Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Sun.–Thurs. 7am– 6pm; Fri.–Sat. 7am–10pm.

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight fare. Open 24 hours daily.

The Buffet Offers an international menu, as well a full complement of all-American selections. Cost: $14.99 (plus tax) lunch and dinner; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun. $3 discount for Resorts Casino Club members.

Capriccio This perennial Zagat Awardwinning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Sunday Brunch available for $44.95 per person.

Gallagher’s Burger Bar Burger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burgers) and more.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse 340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse is located on Resorts’ dining level and features traditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame.

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Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade salad and breads.

New seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine under the direction of locally born and trained Chef Demetrios Haronis. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.–Sun. 6–11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.

French Quarter Buffet Seafood, steaks, a Bayou salad bar and homemade desserts, selfserve cappuccino machine. Sun.Tues. 12-4pm lunch $17.99 (plus tax) Sun.–Tues. dinner 4-9pm, $21.99. Fri., 4-10 pm Seafood Night, $25.99. Sat. noon-3pm lunch, $17.99; dinner, all-u-caneat lobster 4-10pm, $29.99. Closed Wed.-Thurs.

House of Blues Restaurant 236-BLUE. New Orleans-style restaurant and bar.

Mansion Cafe Hearth-baked biscuits, overstuffed sandwiches, hearty salads and more. Home of the $3 Big Easy Burger.

Rib & Chophouse Steaks, chops, chicken and fresh seafood, char-grilled to specification. Raw bar plus the freshest catch.

Royal Noodle House Located next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes.

Starbucks Coffee Open. Mon-Sun 7am-mid. Signature drinks, including lattes and other specialty coffee drinks and pastry selection.

Tropicana 340-4000 il Verdi Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

Golden Dynasty Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.

Seaside Cafe This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

Tropicana’s The Marketplace: A Dam Good Deli “Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups.

Boardwalk Favorites Classic Boardwalk treats including foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads.

Create-A-Cone Patrons choose their favorite flavor and toppings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or take-out.

Fiesta Buffet Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun.

8am–1pm. Nightly seafood buffet for $24.95 per person (complimentary lobster tail on Fridays). Hours: Mon.–Thurs. noon–8pm; Fri. noon–9pm; Sat. 2–10pm; Sun. 2–8pm.

Hooters

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette.

Seafood, burgers and “nearly world-famous” chicken Red Square wings served by the famous 344-9100. Famed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s Hooters girls. vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recreates centuries The Quarter at the of Russian history. The dining Tropicana: room, flanked with two ice columns, gives way to an iceA Dam Good Sports Bar topped 32-foot bar. 347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal Rí-Rá Irish Pub & with everything from beef to Restaurant seafood menu. 348-8600. Authentic pubs were imported from Ireland Carmine’s and reassembled here. Pub 572-9300. The renowned fare and modern interpretaNew York family-style Italian tions of classic Irish dishes. institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and Transportation desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in Center: large portions.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant. com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.

The Palm

344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes.

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Stewart’s Root Beer

Famous for its root beer, ice cream floats, and hot dogs, Stewart’s is now located in Tropicana’s Transportation Center, serving all its popular snacks and goodies.

Trump Marina 1-800-777-8477; 4412000 The Bayside Buffet An all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs. ($16.99 pls. tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 pls. tax.). A Seafood Continued on page 20

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Buffet selections for breakfast, 449-1044. www.mortons. com. Steakhouse with an a la lunch or dinner, with salad carte menu features steaks, and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus fish and salads. Hours: tax) for breakfast daily (8:00– Mon.–Sat. 5:30–11pm; Sun. 11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) 5–10pm. Bar 12·21 opens for lunch (11:45am–4pm); nightly at 5pm with appetizer menu. Reservations rec$22.99 (plus tax) for dinner reservations suggested ommended. Prime Sundays call: 609-822-7268 (4–9pm). Weekend Feast w/ proceeds going to Make$26.99 Sat. noon –11pm, A-Wish. Sun. noon – 9pm. Live Music Thursday Evenings Nero’s Grill featuring Mia Sirloin and porterhouse steak Susie Contemporary Italian/ and New England lobster. Neustadter Mediterranean cuisine. & The Groove Reservations accepted.Open Dinner served Tues., Wed., Thurs. 5:30–10pm, Fri. & Thurs. 5:30–10:30pm; week- Sat. 6pm –11pm. ends until 11:30pm. Bar & lounge open until 2am; Continued on page 18

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and seafood selections. Open for dinner.

cooked selections.

Rainforest Café

A 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.

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforestcafe.com. Exotic salads, pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest. buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.

Cosimo’s Pizza Casual and classic Italian cuisine from pizza to Eggplant Parmigiana to Chicken Florentino.

DJ’s Steakhouse Surround yourself with western charm while savoring gourmet steaks, chop, and seafood. Serving CAB prime meats and the freshest fish available. A Sunday through Thursday Three Course Chef Special Dinner menu is available for $35 per person. Open for dinner Fri.-Tue. 6pm.

Hooters 449-9300. Seafood, salad, “nearly world-famous” chicken wings and the “more than a mouthful burger” all served by the Hooters girls.

Harbor View

Open for dinner for Friday - Sunday 6pm.

The Café Full breakfast fare. Also serving deli-style lunch and casual dinners. Open 24 hours.

Trump Plaza 441-6000 24 Central Cafe An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood and from Asian dishes to the latest martinis available.

Roberto’s Serving northern and southern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean.

Food Court With Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, Arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs and Sarah’s Cookies.

Trump Taj Mahal 449-1000 Dynasty Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

China Cafe & Sushi Chef On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Boardwalk Terrace (overlooking the ocean), 572-0866. A fusion of unique Asian cuisine ranging from Cantonese to Japanese accompanied by an assortment of selections available at the Noodle and Sushi Bar.

Elegant, intimate dining. Serving the finest gourmet seafood and Italian specialties. Best views of the Marina and Atlantic City skyline. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun 6pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.

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2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brickoven pizzas.

Superb Chinese cuisine with Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features U.S.D.A. exotic offerings and assortment of familiar items. prime certified Angus beef

Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance.

Il Mulino New York Offers two distinct, sideby-side dining experiences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino.

Trattoria Il Mulino Casual 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

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Royal Albert’s Palace On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.

Safari Steak House Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse received the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences.

Sultan’s Feast Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order, a gourmet pizza station and dessert station. $14.98 (plus tax) for breakfast daily 8–11:30am; $22.47 for lunch/ dinner Mon.–Fri. noon–9pm; $26.75 Sat.–Sun. for lunch/ dinner (open until 10pm Sat.).

Spice Road A selection of eateries and shops:

Burger Savor great burgers with an amazing choice of toppings.

Go The perfect place for a light breakfast, sandwiches, salads, paninis and gelato.

Plate American Cafe Breakfast anytime.

Soup New. Offers eight hot and cold soups daily, served in a 16-oz. bowl with a bag of oyster crackers for just $4.95.

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Table Etiquette for Everyone Show off your good manners during any dining experience By Sharon Harris-Zlotnick

h i l e n o t e v e ry o n e regularly experiences ultra fine dining, everyone will have dinner out somewhere, either at a restaurant or a family member’s home. It’s good to remember that having good manners and table etiquette applies to everyone. Class and style are not limited by income. The world is full of people with no money and lots of class; the world is also just as full of people with no class and lots of money. There may be one chance to make a positive first impression, so those table manners really do matter. Epicurious.com, a culinary Web site, and Protocol Training Services, New York City’s leader in etiquette training, offers

However, if there is room on the table, place them at the top of the plate, parallel to the edge of the table. How should food be cut? Europeans use a two-step method; Americans use a four-step crossover. Both are acceptable. The two-step places the knife in the right hand, fork in the left. Fork tines are face down, the food is cut, and the food is brought to the mouth, tines down. The American practice involves more motion. The knife is still in the right hand, and the fork in the left. However, after cutting the dish, set the knife down on the plate and switch the fork to the free right hand, turning it upwards and bringing the food to the mouth. Lefthanders should reverse the directions for either method.

Pizza wedges should be held in the fingers with the sides curled up to avoid spilling the filling. Sushi is meant to be finger food, so forget the clumsiness of chopsticks. Tip the nigiri, or sushi rice, onto its side. Pick it up with the fingers so that the thumb is holding the fish, and the index and middle fingers are pressed against the rice. If the nigiri has garnish on it, smash it down into a paste so that it remains intact. To eat raw clams and oysters on the half shell, begin by squeezing lemon juice — covering the wedge to prevent squirting — onto the clam or oyster. Steady the shell against the plate with a free hand and extract the clam or oyster with a small shellfish fork. Dip

Only drink the juice from raw clam or oyster shells in informal settings. numerous suggestions in its Etiquette Between courses, place the used utenGuide. Follow this advice to feel comfort- sils on the plate, not the table. Soup able at any meal. spoons should always be placed on the plate beneath the soup bowl or tureen. They should never be left in the bowl. Napkins A large dinner napkin is placed on the Diners should enjoy their food, espelap, folded in half. If it is the smaller, cially if served hot, right away. Protocol luncheon-sized napkin, open it com- does not require waiting for others at pletely. When leaving the table during, the table. or at the end of a meal, do not place the napkin on the chair. Leave it to either Tougher, But Popular Foods the right or left of your plate, loosely Proper use of utensils may require adjustments when eating or drinking certain folded. food items. For example, pasta is one of this country’s most popular menu Using Utensils Properly When sitting down to a meal of numer- staples. Thick pastas may be cut with a ous courses, always work from the out- fork; bread speared to a fork may be used side in toward the plate. On the left, to absorb any remaining sauce. Eat longer pastas, like spaghetti, by the salad fork is smaller than the entrée fork. Glasses or crystal stemware are to picking up a few strands and twirling the right of the dinner plate. Knives and them with a fork. Do not cut spaghetti. spoons are placed at the right side of A large spoon may assist, but should the plate. The butter knife is also much remain on the plate. Small portions of bread may be substituted for the spoon. smaller than the platter knife. Dessert forks and spoons are often sup- When the platter comes with sauce and plied as needed after the main course. grated cheese on top, toss to blend.

it into the accompanying sauce and lift the meat whole. More formal situations often serve clams and oysters only with lemon. Never cut raw clams or oysters. And, only drink the juice from the shell in informal settings. With the exception of not having a neck and neck sheath, eat steamed mussels in the same way as steamed clams. Never eat shellfish if the shell does not open during cooking. Lift both halves and separate each clam by pulling it out by its neck. Discard the neck sheath and, holding it by the neck, dip it first into a cup of broth and then into melted butter. Eat it in one bite. Pile empty shells on a second plate. Drinking the cup of broth is acceptable Mussels cooked in a soup-like sauce should be extracted with a seafood fork. Or eat it right from the half shell along with its juice. The extra broth can be sopped up with fork-speared bread or eaten with a spoon as a soup. Fried clams, oysters, scallops or shrimps can be eaten with a fork. n

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