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Safari Steakhouse

Fill up on impeccably prepared foods without emptying your wallet! Serving only Certified Angus Beef® Prime.

Awarded the coveted Gold Award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences.

For reservations, please call 609-449-1000.

Il Mulino New York

The same acclaimed restaurant Manhattan has celebrated for more than two decades is right here in Atlantic City.

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

Also try Trattoria Il Mulino for a more casual ambience.

For reservations, please call 609-449-6006.

TWO TASTES. ONE PLACE.

Subject to change or cancellation at management's discretion. Tax and gratuity not included.

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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 2010 Summer/Fall dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 1�th 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.

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Ventura’sGreenhouse

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.106 South Benson Avenue, Margate, NJ609.822.0140 • 609.822.7668


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diningguideAtlAntic cityFor casino restaurants and inde-pendent establishments located within casino properties, includ-ing 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 tavern2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An Atlantic City institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flour-ished for three generations.

BuddakanThe Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-0100. Restaurant includes twi-light sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.

the comedy Stop cafe & cabaretTropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 1-877-FUNNYAC. Offering a full menu of din-ing options, every day. Café Cuisine includes a continental menu, latte & espresso avail-able. Buffet style breakfast (Sat. & Sun. 10am–2pm) $7.77.

the continentalThe Pier Shops at Caesars, 674-8300, 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.”

Game On!The Pier Shops at Caesars, 345-6800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant.

Mccormick & Schmick’sHarrah’s Resort, 441-5000. More than 30 different variet-ies of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Phillips SeafoodThe 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 Steakhouse2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. serioussteaks.com. Corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, spe-cialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list.

SonsieThe Pier Shops at Caesars, 345-6300. Chef Wes Cahill com-bines world-fusion menu with steakhouse cuisine.

Souzai Sushi & SakeThe Pier Shops at Caesars, 348-

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

the trinity Pub and carveryThe Pier Shops at Caesars, 345-6900. A warm and invit-ing place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on tradi-tional Irish specialties.

BRiGAntine

laguna Grill Martini Bar1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view. Open daily: breakfast starts at �am, lunch at noon and dinner at 4pm.

yuki Hana3628 Brigantine Blvd. 266-7608. Japanese/Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar.

DOwnBeAcHVentnor, Margate & Longport

Downbeach Deli8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, �am-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 café7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 823-6700. Lunch and din-ner 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 Greenhouse106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.

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


FIN RestauRaNtDive 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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11:30aM – 2PMFeaturing all of your lunch favorites including

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BALLY’s

340-2000

Arturo’sEnjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contempo-rary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.

Bally’s BrunchBrunch every Sunday at The Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person.

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

Fulu Wok & FryCasual Asian cuisine at the Claridge tower.

Johnny Rockets340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 11am-3am Fri. & Sat.

Noodle VillageOffering an extensive selec-tion of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.

Pickles DeliNew York style deli.

The Reserve/ Preview BarBally’s iconic culinary experience.

6ix: A BistroAmerican bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Red PearlModern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

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

The Bagel & Doughnut ConnectionOpen daily.

WILD WILD WEsT AT BALLY’s

340-2000

Gold Tooth GertiesBakery, bagel sandwiches, and more.

Lone star snack BarBurgers, hot dogs.

sports BarSnacks from the Lone Star Snack Bar are served.

Virginia City BuffetAll-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 din-ner; $16.99 (plus tax) lunch Mon.-Thurs.

BORGATA

1-866-MYBORGATA

Bobby Flay steakChoose from a variety of re-gional steaks and seafood.

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

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).

Bread + ButterGriddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere bev-erages and desserts.

FornellettoCelebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering tradi-tional Southern Italian fare.

Gypsy BarFun, relaxing dining experi-ence.

IzakayaA modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

Noodles of the WorldAsian fusion.

Old Homestead steak HouseDomestically-raised, hand-mas-saged Kobe beef is the signa-ture dish of this steakhouse.

seaBlueCelebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge tech-nology and design elements with his signature and ac-claimed approach to seafood.

The CafeteriaFull of quick food options.

The MetropolitanFrench bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes.

Wolfgang Puck American GrilleContemporary American cui-sine in two distinctive dining areas.

CAEsARs

348-4411

Nero’s sunday BrunchIncludes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan design-ing your gourmet omelet. Price: $44.95; includes cham-pagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe RomaCoffee shop w/take-out avail-able.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle BarOffers a selection of tradition-al and modern Asian cuisines.

La Piazza BuffetBuffet 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.

Morton’s 449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.

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Nero’s GrillSirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

PrimaveraService is formal with tradi-tional Italian favorites.

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

The Pier ShoPS aT CaeSarS:

Buddakan674-0100. Restaurant in-cludes twilight sky or “opi-um den style” dining nooks.

The Continental674-8300, 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.”

Game On!345-6800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant.

Phillips Seafood348-2273. Serving authen-tic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedi-tion 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.

Sonsie345-6300. Chef Wes Cahill combines world-fusion

menu with steakhouse cuisine.

Souzai Sushi & Sake348-4443. Souzai is a coun-try-style Japanese restau-rant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish special-ties.

HarraH’S reSOrT

441-5000

Bluepoint BarA raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.

Club CappuccinoCoffee bar. Fine gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso and teas accom-panied by homemade pastries, cookies and brownies.

Corner Grille & DeliTraditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

D’ZioBrazilian 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.

McCormick & Schmick’sMore than 30 different va-rieties of fresh seafood fea-

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Wolfgang Puck American GrilleContemporary American cui-sine in two distinctive dining areas: The tavern offers mod-erately priced, approachable fine dining and the main din-ing room offers a sophisticat-ed dining experience. Open Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 5-11pm in the tavern. The main room is open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 5-9:30pm; Fri & Sat 5-11 pm. Closed Wed. & Thurs.

CAesArs348-4411

Nero’s sunday BrunchServed 10am–2pm in the

Forum Lounge, second level. Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet om-elet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe romaCoffee shop w/take-out available. Open daily 24 hours for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Kwi restaurant and Noodle BarLocated adjacent to the Palace East gaming area, Kwi offers a selection of tradition-al and modern Asian cuisines. Hours: Sun.–Thurs. noon–

2am; Fri., Sat. noon–6am.

La Piazza BuffetBuffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily (8:00–11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:45am–4pm); $22.99 (plus tax) for dinner (4–9pm). Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. noon –11pm, Sun. noon – 9pm.

Mia Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner served Tues., Wed., Thurs. 5:30–10:30pm; week-ends until 11:30pm. Bar & lounge open until 2am;

closed Sunday & Monday.

Morton’s 449-1044. www.mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 5:30–11pm; Sun. 5–10pm. Bar 12·21 opens nightly at 5pm with appe-tizer menu. Reservations rec-ommended. Prime Sundays w/ proceeds going to Make-A-Wish.

Nero’s GrillSirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster. Reservations accepted.Open Thurs. 5:30–10pm, Fri. & Sat. 6pm –11pm.



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tured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Polistina’s Italian RistoranteEnjoy family style, Italian favor-ites and a selection of home-made pastas and sauces.

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

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.

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

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: 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 din-ner; Sun. 8:30am–1:30pm brunch, 2–9pm dinner.

HIlTon

Cappuccino’sCoffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sand-wiches. Hours: 7am–11pm Sun.–Thurs.; 7am–1am Fri.-Sat.

The Coffee ShopFeatures 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 BuffetLand and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $16 (includes tax). Hours are noon-9pm Sun.– Fri., noon–10pm Sat; Closed Mon.-Tues.

Empress Gem noodle BarAsian noodle bar open 1pm-4am Mon.-Thurs., 1pm-5am Fri., noon-5am Sat. and noon-4am Sun.

nick’s Burger BarDesign 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.

ono Pan-Asian Bistro and BarFeatures 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. 6pm-11pm (bar until 1am). Sunday Brunch, 10am-3pm. Closed Mon.-Tues.

Patsy’sSpecializing in Neapolitan cui-sine, 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. 4:30-11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.

Simon PrimeContemporary American steakhouse by famed, celeb-rity chef Kerry Simon. Simon Prime will quickly become fa-mous 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 HouseOn the Boardwalk, open noon-11pm Saturdays and noon-7pm Sundays. Casual dining with some entrees just $12 or less. Featuring soups, sandwiches, crab cakes,

steamed shrimp, steaks, burg-ers and more.

Boardwalk PerksCoffee shop with deli sand-wiches. Sun.–Thurs. 7am–6pm; Fri.–Sat. 7am–10pm.

Breadsticks Cafe & GrillBreakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.

The BuffetOffers 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 dis-count for Resorts Casino Club members.

CapriccioThis perennial Zagat Award-winning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta deli-cacies, fresh seafood or veal en-trées with ocean views. Sunday Brunch available for $44.95 per person.

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

Gallagher’s Steakhouse340-6555. 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.

SHoWBoAT

343-4000

Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.Soup, overstuffed sandwiches, made-to-order pizza and des-serts, 24/7.


il Verdi at the Tropicana



Matty’s BackFomer Chef/Owner of Madison Avenue Cafe

serving the Finest CrabCakes on the Island

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Liang’s HouseImperial East

Formerly Billy Ho’s - Same Owners, Same Chef


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

French Quarter BuffetSeafood, steaks, a Bayou salad bar and homemade desserts, self-serve 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-can-eat lobster 4-10pm, $29.99. Closed Wed.-Thurs.

House of Blues Restaurant236-BLUE. New Orleans-style restaurant and bar.

Mansion CafeHearth-baked biscuits, over-stuffed sandwiches, hearty salads and more. Home of the $3 Big Easy Burger.

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

Royal Noodle HouseLocated next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the ca-sino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noo-dle, rice and dim-sum dishes.

Starbucks CoffeeOpen. Mon-Sun 7am-mid. Signature drinks, including lattes and other specialty cof-fee drinks and pastry selection.

TRopiCaNa

340-4000

il VerdiUpscale gourmet Italian cui-sine presented in an elegant ambiance.

FiNNew 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.

Golden DynastyTraditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and ex-otic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.

Seaside CafeThis 24-hour dining experi-ence 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 pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.

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

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 break-fast 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.

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 institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & CabaretTropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 1-877-FUNNYAC. Offering a full menu of din-ing options, every day. Café Cuisine includes a continental menu, latte & espresso avail-able. Buffet style breakfast (Sat. & Sun. 10am–2pm) $7.77.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary 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 contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influ-ences on the modern Asian palette.

Red Square344-9100. Famed restau-rateur 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 reassembled here. Pub fare and modern interpreta-tions of classic Irish 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.

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The Bayside BuffetAn 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




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Wolfgang Puck American GrilleContemporary American cui-sine in two distinctive dining areas: The tavern offers mod-erately priced, approachable fine dining and the main din-ing room offers a sophisticat-ed dining experience. Open Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 5-11pm in the tavern. The main room is open Mon., Tues. & Sun. 5-9:30pm; Fri & Sat 5-11 pm. Closed Wed. & Thurs.

CAesArs348-4411

Nero’s sunday BrunchServed 10am–2pm in the

Forum Lounge, second level. Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet om-elet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe romaCoffee shop w/take-out available. Open daily 24 hours for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Kwi restaurant and Noodle BarLocated adjacent to the Palace East gaming area, Kwi offers a selection of tradition-al and modern Asian cuisines. Hours: Sun.–Thurs. noon–

2am; Fri., Sat. noon–6am.

La Piazza BuffetBuffet selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with salad and dessert bars. $14.99 (plus tax) for breakfast daily (8:00–11:30am); $18.99 (plus tax) for lunch (11:45am–4pm); $22.99 (plus tax) for dinner (4–9pm). Weekend Feast $26.99 Sat. noon –11pm, Sun. noon – 9pm.

Mia Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner served Tues., Wed., Thurs. 5:30–10:30pm; week-ends until 11:30pm. Bar & lounge open until 2am;

closed Sunday & Monday.

Morton’s 449-1044. www.mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 5:30–11pm; Sun. 5–10pm. Bar 12·21 opens nightly at 5pm with appe-tizer menu. Reservations rec-ommended. Prime Sundays w/ proceeds going to Make-A-Wish.

Nero’s GrillSirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster. Reservations accepted.Open Thurs. 5:30–10pm, Fri. & Sat. 6pm –11pm.



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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.

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

DJ’s SteakhouseSurround yourself with west-ern 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 avail-able for $35 per person. Open for dinner Fri.-Tue. 6pm.

Hooters449-9300. Seafood, salad, “nearly world-famous” chick-en wings and the “more than a mouthful burger” all served by the Hooters girls.

Harbor ViewElegant, 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.

Imperial CourtSuperb Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and as-sortment of familiar items.

Open for dinner for Friday - Sunday 6pm.

The CaféFull breakfast fare. Also serv-ing deli-style lunch and casual dinners. Open 24 hours.

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441-6000

24 Central CafeAn upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, fea-tures everything from steaks to seafood and from Asian dishes to the latest martinis available.

China Cafe & Sushi ChefBoardwalk Terrace (overlook-ing 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.

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 U.S.D.A. prime certified Angus beef

and seafood selections. Open for dinner.

rainforest CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainfor-estcafe.com. Exotic salads, pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropi-cal rainforest.

roberto’sServing northern and south-ern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean.

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

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DynastyCantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including au-thentic sushi bar.

Hard rock CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance.

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 of-fers 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, 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 RoadA selection of eateries and shops:

Burger Savor great burgers with an amazing choice of toppings.

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

Plate american CafeBreakfast anytime.

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

SbarroItalian dishes and pizza served cafeteria-style. n


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Table eTiqueTTe for everyoneShow off your good manners during any dining experienceBy Sharon Harris-Zlotnick

While not everyone 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 impres-sion, 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

numerous suggestions in its Etiquette Guide. Follow this advice to feel comfort-able at any meal.

NapkinsA large dinner napkin is placed on the lap, folded in half. if it is the smaller, luncheon-sized napkin, open it com-pletely. When leaving the table during, or at the end of a meal, do not place the napkin on the chair. leave it to either the right or left of your plate, loosely folded.

Using Utensils ProperlyWhen sitting down to a meal of numer-ous courses, always work from the out-side in toward the plate. on the left, the salad fork is smaller than the entrée fork. Glasses or crystal stemware are to the right of the dinner plate. Knives and spoons are placed at the right side of the plate. the butter knife is also much smaller than the platter knife.

Dessert forks and spoons are often sup-plied as needed after the main course.

however, if there is room on the table, place them at the top of the plate, paral-lel 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. left-handers should reverse the directions for either method.

Between courses, place the used uten-sils on the plate, not the table. Soup spoons should always be placed on the plate beneath the soup bowl or tureen. they should never be left in the bowl.

Diners should enjoy their food, espe-cially if served hot, right away. Protocol does not require waiting for others at the table.

Tougher, But Popular FoodsProper use of utensils may require adjust-ments when eating or drinking certain food items. For example, pasta is one of this country’s most popular menu staples. thick pastas may be cut with a fork; bread speared to a fork may be used to absorb any remaining sauce.

eat longer pastas, like spaghetti, by picking up a few strands and twirling them with a fork. Do not cut spaghetti. A large spoon may assist, but should remain on the plate. Small portions of bread may be substituted for the spoon. When the platter comes with sauce and grated cheese on top, toss to blend.

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

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

Only drink the juice from raw clam or oyster shells in informal settings.


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