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Cirque Du Soleil’s Avatar Inspired ‘Toruk: The First Flight’ Preview Peaks Curiosity
Story, photos by Tiffany C. DuBois On a crisp Monday night, we attended a documentary featuring Cirque Du Soleil’s newest show, “Toruk: The First Flight” at The Prince Theater in Philadelphia. The preview was open only to Cirque members and the press, and everyone waited eagerly to take their seats to view the preview inspired by James Cameron‘s hit movie “Avatar“. The story of Toruk is one that everyone in the entire city of Philadelphia should hear. A Na’vi storyteller tells a tale of the Na’vi discovering Pandora 4,000 years before humans ever set foot in Pandora, as depicted in the Avatar. One of the things that we noticed upon arrival was…
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Enjoy the 9th Annual Atlantic City Restaurant Week Until March 10
Photo, story by Lou Perri The 9th Annual Atlantic City Restaurant Week runs through March 10th, with an exciting array of restaurants offering exciting entrees. Celebrity chef restaurants participating include Wolfgang Puck American Grill and Izakaya at Borgata; Gordon Ramsay Pub and Grill at Caesars; Martorano’s at Harrah’s, and Guy Fieri’s Chophouse at Bally’s. Some notable multi-city participating restaurants include Buddakan, Continental and Phillips Seafood at the Playground; Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar and Carmine’s at The Quarter at Tropicana; Morton’s Steakhouse at Caesars; Los Amigos;, and Vic and Anthony’s Steakhouse at Golden Nugget. Fixed price, 3-course lunches for $15.17 Fixed price, 3-course dinners for $35.17. Prices do not…
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Letting the Dogs In: How to Tell a Service Animal from a Health Hazard
Story by Rebecca Lightle Hospitality establishments nationwide are seeing more patrons accompanied by furry friends. This trend presents special challenges for the food-service industry. Restaurants must generally follow local health rules that prohibit animals on the premises. But the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III, requires places of public accommodation – such as restaurants – to admit “service animals” who assist individuals with disabilities and who meet behavior standards, including in buffet lines or communal food-preparation areas. Only dogs are considered “service animals” under the ADA (although many of the law’s protections also apply to miniature horses). To qualify as a service animal, a dog must be individually trained to…
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Sing Along and “Howl at the Moon” with Dueling Pianos at The Vault
Story by Jill Beckel / Photos by Cassie Hepler Do you love music, dancing, great cocktails and good grub? Then The Vault is where you should spend your next Saturday night! Located at Valley Forge Casino, The Vault is the area’s newest hot spot for live entertainment featuring Dueling Pianos every Saturday night from 8pm – 2am! Howl at the Moon (a national chain of music-oriented party bars that currently operates in nearly 20 locations throughout the U.S., including one here in Philadelphia) jump-started this weekly event with their opening night at The Vault on Saturday, January 14. With two pianos onstage, two singers kept the party going all night long with a high…
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Autograph Brasserie in Wayne Celebrates Those Who Left Their Signature on American Culture and Cuisine
Story by Jill Beckel, photos by Cassie Hepler If you’re looking for a relaxing night out and an elegant meal you won’t soon forget, Autograph Brasserie is your answer. Their wonderful dishes and cocktails are inspired by France, Spain, Italy and America. The restaurant provides engaging, celebrity photo covered decor with stellar food and a creative cocktail menu coupled with an extensive curated wine and spirits list. Autograph is a modern American brasserie that celebrates those individuals from past and present, who left their signature on popular American culture. Located at 503 W. Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, PA, it first opened in May 2016. Vintage vinyl and signed celebrity photos cover the walls of…