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Grand Opening of The Chelsea Beach Bar
Story and Photos by Lou Perri Celebrity Corner owner Dominic Gaggiano has a winner in The Chelsea Beach Bar, which opened on August 6th and is located on the beach at the Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City. He also selected a wonderful interior designer Cynthia Cortopassi, to create a casual venue to sip a brew or enjoy a menu option. The night’s entertainment featured the Philly band, Steal Your Face, providing music for a crowded dance floor. Guitarist Paul Baroli is also the band’s leader. Opening night featured Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian snipping the ceremonial red ribbon to celebrate the arrival of one of Atlantic City’s unique beach bars. It highlighted a fun…
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Check out the VIP Grand Opening of T Street at The Playground in Atlantic City, N.J.
Photo story by Lou Perri With 90,000 square feet of fun and food ready to rock this summer, the old Pier Shops at Caesars are a distant memory in Atlantic City, N.J. at The Playground. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments and developer of The Playground unveiled Thursday night that the first phase of redevelopment has been completed – an entire week before initially thought. The Playground is unlike anything else on the East Coast as a refreshing non-gambling atmosphere, a place where shopping, dining and entertainment all come together to give guests an incredible experience. It almost has that New Orleans feel where guests can navigate around – with drink and/or food…
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Jon Gosselin Gets Dissed by Seasoned DJ, Mentor – DJ Koolie Kirk: “He didn’t know how to mix … I felt used”
DISCLAIMER: THIS INTERVIEW IS NOT THE OPINION OF THE REPORTER OR THAT OF EXPLORE NJ, IT IS A TRANSCRIPTION DONE IN GOOD FAITH THAT DESCRIBES THE INTERVIEWEE’S PERSONAL OPINION ON THE MATTER. ALL CLAIMS ARE ALLEGED AND ARE NOT FULLY VERIFIED AS FACT. DJ Jon Gosselin who is better known for his role in the TLC series Jon & Kate Plus 8, was the headlining DJ at Harrah’s The Pool After Dark in Atlantic City. Shortly after taking the stage with sidekick DJ N-DO, Entertainment Reporter Whitney Ullman received a lengthy message from his self-proclaimed mentor DJ Koolie Kirk, which outlined his gripes over Jon’s poor DJ skills and ability to maintain a friendship.…
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18 Atlantic City Restaurants With Waterfront Views
Thanks to its location on a band of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Absecon Inlet, Atlantic City is surrounded by water. Restaurateurs have ample opportunity to capitalize on this asset by designing dining rooms and decks to maximize the “ooh” factor of the resort city’s priceless views. And with dining options from luxury to casual there is a restaurant with an ocean view to suit every taste. Here is a sample of options inside the casinos and around town. Inside the Casinos Capriccio: One of the most acclaimed and highly regarded fine-dining establishments in Atlantic City for decades, Capriccio at Resorts is a Zagat-rated AC institution for Italian-food…
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Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian dubs Atlantic City’s Iron Room a “Fancy Pants Bourbon Bar”
Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian chats with Entertainment Reporter Whitney Ullman about their new “Indians” single barrel bourbon and other random facts. Check it out: Whitney: Anthrax was nominated six times for a Grammy, and now you’re working on a new album. Tell us about it? Scott: It’s not much to say. We’ve been in the recording studio on and off since early December, tracking songs and finishing them. So, it’s still very much a work in progress. Whitney: Cool, so then how did the Bourbon brand come about? Scott: It’s just something that came across our plate. We got an offer to do this and it just seemed like a good…
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Singer Ray J performed in Atlantic City just days after altercation with girlfriend Princess Love
On the heels of news headlines stating that singer, actor, music producer and entrepreneur RAY J was involved in a “violent altercation” with his girlfriend Princess Love – where he allegedly had a busted lip, cracked ribs and a torn ACL – he took the stage at Harrah’s The Pool After Dark to perform some of his popular hits. Although the weather conditions were certainly a factor, the “Hit it First” singer arrived over three hours late to the party he was hosting, but once he took the stage the fans went wild. Almost immediately after the first song, he requested that shots be poured and given out to the start-struck onlookers. Not…
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Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ is Shining Bright Like the Sun!
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler Even a head cold couldn’t keep me away from a #DOAC weekend at The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. With my bags and tissues packed, we headed off for a weekend of fun in the indoor casino warmth – and enjoyed every minute of it! From our fashionably late arrival to our comfy plush bed which was hard to escape – it was either a head cold nap or coffee, I opted for the hotel room coffee which was surprisingly good. A leisurely dinner at The Chart House seafood restaurant with a view, which is one of the biggest golden nuggets at #GNAC, followed by…
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R.I.P. Revel in Atlantic City, NJ But Not for Long!
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler I spent this past year umm… reveling in Atlantic City, N.J. and enjoying one its finest fruits it had to offer, Revel. It all started with Azure by Allegretti, transporting “the allure and high style of the Mediterranean to a new coast” with a new appreciation for fine dining. After a 5 hour meal, too much French champagne (as if there is such a thing), our crew went on to experience Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly, a throwback to real, decadent burlesque performance with some amazing talent in a posh setting. The next night was followed by Club HQ, a lavish beach front and nighttime club…
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Mojito Mondays at Continental in Atlantic City, NJ
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler What better way to make a Monday not so blah than with some mojitos? And to soak it all up, some killer apps with budget friendly pricing at a Steven Starr that has views of the beach. Welcome to Continental Atlantic City where you can kick it casual beach style at The Pier Shops at Caesars. An Alma de Cuba summer promo by Douglas Rodriguez touts $7 (stiff) drinks and $7 (tasty) tapas inspired by Alma’s menu. Enjoy the medley of food porn photography by yours truly and keep your drool off the screen please. That’s gross.
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Guy Fieri’s Chophouse in Atlantic City, NJ Tastes Great
Photo, stories by Cassie Hepler My main man for Caesar’s in Atlantic City, N.J., Jerry Eisenband and I needed to finally meet in person after months of emailing. So when he suggested going to Guy Fieri’s Chophouse on a recent trip to AC, I couldn’t say no. Here are some highlights of the amazing meal, complete with his lovely wife and my girl Whitney from GoToWhitney.com. Just don’t drool on the screen!