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Tropicana’s Chelsea Tower Brings Atlantic City, New Jersey Good Luxe
If asked what I thought of The Chelsea Tower, I’d imitate this gesture. The place rules on many levels. Story, photos by Sharon Kozden For someone who adores the ocean, I spent but a single day and night down the shore this summer. Sad but true, yet what a memorable evening it was! I was among other media folks at the advance preview party to debut Tropicana’s Chelsea Tower, the erstwhile Chelsea Hotel, which closed in December 2016 and re-opened to the public as The Chelsea Tower just in time (and with grand fanfare) for Memorial Day 2018 (official public opening date was May 25th). The hotel acquisition by Tropicana…
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Ivan Kane’s Kiss Kiss Burlesque Nightclub is Back at Tropicana in Atlantic City
Famed nightlife innovator Ivan Kane is bringing burlesque back to Atlantic City! Kane launched his newest burlesque show at Ivan Kane’s Kiss Kiss Nightclub inside The Quarter at Tropicana boardwalk casino, yet again affirming Tropicana’s place as Atlantic City’s premiere nightlife destination. Burlesque lessons will be taught by the award-winning Kiss Kiss dancers every Saturday afternoon. “Every night at Kiss Kiss people walk up to me and ask when I’m going to do my burlesque show again. I hear it a hundred times a night. I’m excited to finally launch it at Tropicana,” said Kane, who introduced Atlantic City to burlesque at Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque Nightclub. “Ivan’s new…
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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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Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo on her Tropicana show: ‘I will guarantee that you will leave there feeling renewed, restored, positive’
TLC’s Long Island Medium star Theresa Caputo will be gracing the stage of the Tropicana’s Showroom on Thursday December 14, 2016, just in time for the holiday’s. CLICK HERE for all of the show details and check out our in depth interview below: Whitney : Okay, let’s get right into it. I know people ask you all the time, but when did you first realize you had this ability? Was it a natural feeling for your, or were you scared? Theresa: Well, it’s always been natural for me. I think what I do is the most unique thing. It’s not a common thing, but for me, I couldn’t imagine myself…
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Step into Cuba in Old City and Taste Cuba Libre’s Never-Ending Menus
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler There’s some sort of teleportation device inside Cuba Libre. No, seriously. It’s as if you step inside and immediately are transported into Cuba. Don’t take our word for it. Take sous chef Angel Rafael Roque Gomez, an esteemed blue-eyed, blond haired Cuban Chef now working with Chef-Partner Guillermo Pernot. “It feels like home here,” said Gomez. “And we try to make the food taste that way too.” Rolling out some seasonal new menu items just in time for summer dining, this Cuban restaurant is a staple in the city known for its amazing happy hour specials (Monday through Friday, 5-7 p.m.) and Latin dancing on Saturday nights. And…
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Creative Chef at Atlantic City’s Cuba Libre is an Artist in the Kitchen
Photos, story by Lou Perri Exploring several of Atlantic City’s Cuba Libre‘s summer fare recently, this explorer met with the very creative senior chef, Kevin Couch, who oversees the chain’s kitchens inside the Tropicana. Chef Couch proves to be a master creator of his selected entrees, including the signature plate, Seafood Paella, seen here, on a bed of Saffron long grain rice, features an assortment of mussels, clams, large shrimp, and a split Maine lobster tail. A roasted piquillo salad also comes with this delectable masterpiece. Baby octopus gives this dish another artistic touch. The new summer specialties include a grilled artichoke heart, with salt cured tomatoes and feta cheese…
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Tropicana in Atlantic City Helps Get Rid of the Grinch for the Holidays
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler We’re not going to lie. We were feeling a little bit like a Grinch this holiday season. But somehow a weekend girls trip to the Tropicana in Atlantic City, N.J. made us get in the spirit of the season by the end of the weekend. We even ended up getting a few unexpected gifts for family and friends! Upon arrival, it is good to know there are two parking lots. Since we were staying all weekend, we opted for the $10 for the whole weekend lot (that’s only $5 a day, a steal in AC)! We parked on P2 (or was it 2P?) but regardless, know…
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Taste of the Quarter Gains $24K for United Way
Photos, story by Lou Perri The United Way fundraiser, Taste of the Quarter, held on Monday, August 24th, attracted many who support the United Way, and others who enjoy tasting some of the Tropicana’s signature restaurants and eateries. In a report, some 926 patrons purchased tickets to the event, and United Way gained $24,635. It’s also time to meet and greet some of the local celebrities and executives in the region. For example, the United Way’s president and CEO, Jim Cawley served guests at Classic Cakes, a Philadelphia-based company that owner Howard Bush includes many Atlantic City hotel casinos as customers. Classic Cake offered guests an assortment of freshly baked…