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Atlantic City Restaurant Week Kickoff Event: Enjoy a Taste of What’s to Come March 6-12th
By Lou Perri What better way to get ready for Atlantic City Restaurant Week (running March 6 – 12), than to taste some popular restaurant menus items at the Atlantic City Restaurant Week Preview Party, Thursday, February 2 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa? Sponsored by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, more than a dozen restaurants offered guests samples of items from their menus. Samples from the winning menu of a Pre-Chef Grand Prix cooking competition (held February 9 at the Atlantic Cape Community College’s Culinary Institute) also provided a sampling at this popular event. Proceeds from the event benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and the Academy…
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Three Cheers for CHOP With Headliner Philly’s Own DJ Jazzy Jeff
Story and Photos by Dana J. Prophet Every good idea needs an extra push – this is what attendees for Cheers for CHOP so generously accomplished not only with ticket sales, but also a live and silent auction. This year’s event was once again held at the lavish Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia. Who needs to go to Atlantic City for casino excitement? Hosted by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, this annual event encouraged guests to dance to amazing music of Saved by the 90s and Go Go Gadjet. It wasn’t just a magical dance party. There were also wonderful appetizers, a section of gourmet tastings from…