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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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From Dirty Dancing to Bonnie Raitt Hear From Academy Award Winner Franke Previte and Entertainer Lisa Sherman
Hear from Golden Globe and Academy Award winner Franke Previte, as he tells us a fun Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey story that relates to the Dirty Dancing hit “(I’ve Had) The Time of my Life”. Plus, Entertainer Lisa Sherman talks about her new show “The Best of Bonnie Raitt” which takes place Saturday July 25th at McCloone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park. Sherman shows off her musical talents as she takes you on a journey through decades of Bonnie Raitt hits. This Saturday, July 25th, 8:15 pm, Mcloones Supper club in Asbury Park NJ. THE BEST OF BONNIE RAITT, We are proud to offer a one dollar donation for every…
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Catelli Duo – A Delicious Twist on Italian Cuisine
by Dana J. Prophet If you are looking for scrumptious Italian cuisine with a trendy but cozy setting in the Voorhees, N.J. area you don’t have to search high or low to find it. Catelli Duo offers delicious food that is both fresh and seasonal within a spacious location. On the day of arrival, the skies opened and torrential rain poured from the heavens. Fortunately there was plenty of available parking very close to Catelli Duo’s entrance. If you so choose, the parking valet were on hand to take your car in this and all types of weather. Choose your seating based on the temperament of the night. If meeting friends…
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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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Alba Vineyard: A Day Trip Worth the Drive in New Jersey
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler “It’s right across the bridge,” said Tom Sharko, owner of Alba Vineyard. Ironically also in love with the show “Shark Tank,” you would never guess this wine connoisseur is only 24-years-old. But when you’ve been working in the business since you were a child – for 17 years total now – that knowledge comes easily. As does the taste for some good wine. From Manayunk, it took us a good hour and 20 minutes and it was just across the bridge – from Riegelsville, Pa. that is. With lots of twists, turns and Victorian homes, it reminded me of a scenic central Pa. drive. And…
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The 10 Real Reasons to Cross the Ben Franklin Bridge
Story by Cassie Hepler, submitted photos That stupid $5 toll returning from New Jersey is enough to deter any Jersey-hating Philadelphian from crossing the state line. But stay with me here – there are many actual bonafide reasons to cross that bridge and one more I just learned about last night! So here you go, the real reasons to cross the Ben Franklin Bridge. 1. Nunzio’s Collingswood, N.J. Since Nunzio’s is no longer in Philadelphia, they moved to a more spacious and less tax-invasive land of New Jersey where there may or may not be a high lesbian population. The best Italian I’ve ever had outside of Italy, hands down.…