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the market James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. Est. 2001 n Creative marketing strategies tailored to meet your needs Creative Director • Strategic print advertising Ginny Leith • Bi-weekly email blasts • Facebook / Twitter updates Copy Editor • Your ad online at boardwalkjournal.com Danielle Davies ALL FOR ONE LOW PRICE Contributors Before you spend $1 on advertising for 2012, Tom Briglia contact The Boardwalk Journal to see what we Ken Calemmo can do for you. Veronica Dudo Lloyd D. Levenson, Esq. Mike Manger Stephen F. Funk, Esq. Michelle Dawn Mooney Anthony Previti The Leonard Law Group is pleased to announce the recent hiring of David Spatz attorney Stephen F. Funk, Esq. Account Executives Steve is widely regarded as one of the area’s most respected criminal (609) 345-0500 Scott Guntz defense trial attorneys, having spent the last 6 years working under the Amanda Perez [email protected] tutelage of Edwin Jacobs Jr., Esq. at the highly respected law firm of boardwalkjournal.com Administrative Staff Jacobs & Barbone. Shernita Demby Steve is best known for securing a not guilty verdict for Atlantic City Carlye Rott Councilman Marty $mall following a protracted trial where the State of New Jersey charged $mall with engaging in voter fraud during Atlantic For inquiries or comments, please City’s 2009 Mayoral election. email us at [email protected] www.boardwalkjournal.com Steve will be working out of and managing The Leonard Law Group’s Cape May office which will be opening in January 2012 and is located at facebook.com/boardwalkjournal 1109 Route 47 South in Rio Grande. BoardwlkJournal

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Pool Party! Atlantic City meets South Beach at Harrah’s Pool and The Pool After Dark WelcomeLinwood is the premier location for your corporate or charity golf outing. Hold your upcoming outing 36 on our pristine private 18-hole golf course featuring spectacular views of the bay. Our professional by Veronica Dudo staff will assist you every step of the way. After golf, your guest can enjoy lunch or dinner in our elegant and spacious banquet facilities. We offer a wide variety of menu options to suit your every Departments need. There is limited availability for the 2012 season so now is the time to book. 48 Shore Medical Center 8 Publisher’s Letter Contact Elisha Carson at 609-927-6134 or [email protected] for more details. 11 The Raw Feed New Surgical Pavilion uses Planetree’s Patient-Centric Model to enhance healing, health and well-being Juicy news from our undercover journalist 50 the Dining Guide 12 paparazzi Linwood Country Club Harry’s Oyster Bar and Seafood: Inside Atlantic City’s is available and the ideal Celebrity sightings from around the town are featured Hottest New Restaurant venue for a variety of 14 Out & About 53 Out to Lunch occasions including: Candid photographs from community events Anthony Previti: The Chooch gets his Cheech on at Cheech Brothers 20 t he Insider • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs A listing of the news and happenings around town 60 2012 Local New Year’s Resolutions BY: 26 who’s Who at the Jersey Shore John Amodeo, Neil Borowski, • Corporate Parties Dave Coskey, Chris Ferry, Our new section profiles five movers and shakers • Family Parties each month at The Jersey Shore Mike Gill, Harry Hurley, 44 Givin g Back: Daphne Oz Lisa Johnson, • Extravagant Ceremony Michelle Dawn Mooney has a healthy chat with one of the Phyllis Lacca and and Wedding Reception co-hosts of the new daytime TV show, Don Marrandino Facilities

Curtain Call iClub Memberships Available j Esteemed Atlantic City writer, David Spatz, has a chat with ‘Mr. Warmth’ himself – the legendary Don Rickles 6 | 62 The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 500 Shore road, Linwood, nJ 08221-2512 • 609-927-6134 • www.LinwoodcountrycLub.com publisher’s letter A GUIDE TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN NEW JERSEY 2012 is going to be a pivotal year for our region and must be the year when Atlantic City stages its long overdue comeback. One can only hope that we will not be reading newspaper accounts of murder – Lawrence A. Mintz and mayhem with carjackings taking place in casino parking garages. One can only hope that we will not be reading newspaper accounts of our city’s Workers’ Compensation is a system created by the New Jersey In the case of an occupational illness, or “wear and tear” case, the casinos posting double-digit quarterly losses and that our neighbors in Legislature that provides benefi ts to workers who are injured, or Claim Petition must be fi led within two (2) years from the date that are continuing to surpass us in monthly gaming revenue. who contract an occupational disease while working. The injury can the worker fi rst became aware of the condition and its relationship occur due to a specifi c accident, or due to the ongoing wear and to employment. atlantic City needs a lot of things to make a viable comeback. tear caused by the regular duties of the job. The benefi ts include it needs effective, forward thinking leadership, individuals with a passion to see medical care, temporary disability payments, and permanent partial After the claim is reported, the employer or the employer’s things change and the vision to make things happen. or permanent total disability for a resulting permanent injury. In the insurance carrier will investigate the claim. If the claim is found atlantic City needs its swagger back. Remember the days when flashy CEOs like event of the death of an injured worker, benefi ts are payable to compensable, they will pay for the necessary and reasonable Donald Trump and Steve Wynn brought national attention to Atlantic City? Their names the family of the worker. Benefi ts may be paid voluntarily, but in medical treatment, loss of wages during the period of rehabilitation, most cases it is necessary to have a lawyer apply to the Workers’ and when documented, benefi ts for permanent disability. and their faces were synonymous with not only their respective brands, but also with Compensation Courts in order to receive the maximum relief Atlantic City. available by law. Permanent disability is a payment to compensate the injured worker in today’s market, most of the employees who work at Trump or Borgata couldn’t even for whatever loss of physical function comes as a consequence of tell you who the CEO is. Virtually every worker who performs services for wages is covered the work related injury, illness, or disease. It is a payment of money by the law. If injured, the worker should notify the employer as after all of the medical treatment is over and in addition to the atlantic City needs to stop finger-pointing. All of the infighting is redundant. Enough soon as possible, but not later than ninety (90) days from the payment for wages lost while the injured worker is re-cooperating already. We have the infrastructure, just make it happen. The casinos need to start spending date of the accident. The notice may be given to the Supervisor, from his injury. You need to use a lawyer to obtain the maximum money and bringing people back into the city. Point blank. Personnel offi ce, or anyone in authority at the employer’s place amount of these permanent disability benefi ts. we need more places like The Pool and The Quarter to truly make Atlantic City the of business. Notice need not be in writing. If the worker needs destination resort is strives to be. There needs to be more of a concentrated focus on the medical treatment a request should be made to the employer Workers’ Compensation benefi ts are paid no matter whose fault Steve Wynn as soon as possible. If an employer refuses to provide medical the accident is. The only thing that matters is whether the medical locals by engaging the people in our community. I’m pretty sure that fine dining, upscale services, and/or temporary disability for time lost from the job condition was caused or worsened by employment. If the incident retail and amenities like world-class spas appeal to people in Linwood and Margate, but due to the injury or condition, the injured worker should seek was the fault of someone other than a co-employee, the worker may how are they to know about Luke Palladino’s, Scarduzio’s or The Red Door Spa if there’s the services of an attorney who will fi le a formal claim petition, also have the right to fi le a lawsuit against the party responsible for little to no advertising aimed at the approximately 300,000 people who live in Atlantic and a Motion for medical and temporary benefi ts with Division the injury in addition to receiving workers’ compensation benefi ts. of Workers’ Compensation. Attorneys are prohibited by law from County, or for that matter the approximately 100,000 people in Cape May County, the charging a fee in advance for such services. Fees will be fi xed by The Workers’ Compensation Statute prohibits the employer from 575,000 people in Ocean County, the 475,000 people in Burlington County, the 300,000 the court only if a compensation award is made at the end of the discharging or discriminating in any manner against an employee people in Gloucester County, and the half-a-million people in Camden County? case. because an employee has claimed, or has attempted to claim but hey, what do I know? I work in Atlantic County, live in Gloucester County, Workers’ Compensation benefi ts or has testifi ed or is about to It is important to know that there is a two year statute of limitations. testify in a workers’ compensation case. have offices in Camden and Cape May County and decided three years ago to start this A formal claim petition must be fi led within two (2) years of the magazine in an effort to help stimulate a very stagnant and almost comatose local business date of the injury or the last payment of compensation, whichever In the event of a job related accident, illness disease or medical community, which includes our beloved aforementioned casinos, who seem to be content is later. Medical treatment authorized by the employer is considered problem feel free to contact us for a no obligation consultation. on mediocrity as opposed to growth and development. a payment of compensation. let’s hope 2012 is different … Donald Trump

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ATLANTIC CITY NORTHFIELD RIO GRANDE 8 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 609/344-7131 609/646-0222 609/886-4333 Experienced Trial Attorney R the raw feed

Family Law As we begin the first days of 2012, it seems as if the only thing that people want to discuss is the mammoth Revel, which is scheduled to open in a few shorts months and we could not be DIVORCE more excited. Sources who have had the privilege of touring the not-yet-opened property have told us that Revel not only rivals, but blows away the nation’s top-tier casino resorts like Wynn Las Vegas, Encore and The Bellagio and puts our very own Borgata in short pants. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Another source told us that Revel is more South Beach than South Beach and is truly a destination resort that oozes with amenities. Add to that are the reports that Revel CEO HEARINGS Kevin Desanctis is handpicking his executive team and we can confirm that one of the most respected marketing minds who has ever worked in Atlantic City is part of that team. Revel Attorneys At LAw could not be opening at a more crucial time for Atlantic City and by all accounts appears to RESTRAINING ORDERS be the perfect game-changer …

CHILD SUPPORT Speaking of game-changers, has anyone seen what has become of Cooper Hospital in Camden? Leading by example, Cooper University Hospital’s Board Chairman George E. Norcross III and his wife, Sandra, kicked off a $50 million capital campaign for the medical center by ALIMONY pledging $5 million to the effort. It was the first commitment to help fund an ongoing $600 million expansion of the Cooper Health Sciences Campus. The pledge coincides with the recent CHILD CUSTODY accreditation of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and the announcement of the new Cooper Cancer Institute. Norcross, in addition to his generous philanthropic efforts, is one of the most powerful powerbrokers in the state and should be given primary credit for VISITATION the transformation of Camden’s former status as ‘Detroit on the Delaware’ to the picturesque Waterfront area of the city has become complete with high-rise office buildings, luxury condominiums, restaurants and retail, not to mention a minor league baseball stadium, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS the family friendly Camden Aquarium and the Susquehanna Bank Center which attracts the biggest names in entertainment. South Jersey needs more men like George Norcross … R Less than one hour into the New Year and Atlantic City already had its first homicide. As tragic as this is, what is equally as tragic is the response or should we say lack of ADMINISTRATIVE LAW response by our “community” leaders to mobilize and actually try and fix a problem which is destroying a community. Maybe it is time to get older and wiser men like Michael Bailey, DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS Michael Johnson, Bobby Turner, Warren Massey and Derek Cason to run for city council. A Stop the Violence / Stop the Silence campaign is long overdue and it is time to for someone step up and lead … WORkER’S COMPENSATION Ironically, that segues into our annual announcement for The Marty $mall Ball which takes place February 4th inside the Grand Ballroom at Trump Taj Mahal. According to the R Second Ward’s Councilman’s twitter page, luminaries such as DJ Self, DJ K-Ave, MC Blakk Dynomite, DJ Marty Geez, Patty Jackson, Jonesy & Shamara will be in attendance. For more info, visit: www.MartySmall.com LeonardLawGroup.com 609-345-5800 Erika A. Appenzeller, Esq. January 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 11 paparazzi the very best of 2011

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1. Lady Gaga returned to Boardwalk Hall in February. 2. The legendary Diana Ross performed at Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre. 3. P. Diddy rocked the house at the House of Blues in April. 4. Charlie Sheen sported a Philadelpha Phillies jersey during his “Violent Torpedo of Truth” tour at the Taj Mahal. 5. worked the crowd during his “OMG” tour at Boardwalk Hall in May. 6. Grammy Award-winning singer Michael Buble performed at Boardwalk Hall in June. 7. Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx hosted a night of laughs at the Foxxhole Radio Celebrity Weekend Comedy Jam at Caesars in July. 8. & 9. and current King of Hip-Hop, Jay Z wowed the crowd at Boardwalk Hall in December. 10. James Leonard Jr. , Esq. Publisher/CEO of The Boardwalk Journal (left) and his father, Jim Leonard Sr. (right) share some laughs with comic Andrew “Dice” Clay.

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The Boardwalk Journal Holiday party at Steve and Cookie’s in Margate

Don and Amy Kelly Mark and Jen Seligsohn Johnny and Joanne Liccio

The Leonard Family: (from left) Karen, Andrew, James Jr., Rebecca, Matt, Kay DiGiacinto, Tina, and Jim Sr.

Howard Isaacson and Trish Mullin

The Amodeo Family: John Sr., Amy, Luann and John Jr.

Donna Vecere, Ken Calemmo with Lloyd and Liane Levenson Carlye Rott with her parents, Carol and Joe

Ken Warren and Stephanie Hostetler Stephen Funk, Esq. and his wife, Michelle Dave Druding and wife, 14 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 Erika Appenzeller Druding, Esq. out & about

1. 2. The Annual Schultz-Hill Foundation Casa De Cielo Holiday Party

3. 4. The Greater Ocean City theater Company Performs for the Holiday Spectacular under the Direction of Michael Hartman 1. Susan and Charles Raff 2. Tilton Fitness’ Julie Dods with her husband, Reynolds 3. Boardwalk Journal Copy Editor Danielle Davies with her husband, Ed Frank & Lois Fee, George & Marilyn Wimberg, John Schultz, Patti Lees, Assemblyman John 4. Boardwalk Journal Creative Amodeo, Gary Hill, George and Joanne Kisby, Dr. Herman Sattkamp Jr. and Luann Amodeo Director Ginny Leith with her father, John

HARRY’S OYSTER BAR AND SEAFOOD ASKS The Palm Hosts Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner ‘CAN YOU CATCH THE FYING FISH?’ Paul Sandler, General Manager of the Palm Restaurant in Atlantic On December 18, the Dennis Courtyard channeled its inner Seattle fish City, brought wines from renowned Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars market when 6 contestants donned receiver gloves to catch the flying fish. to the Palm. The special, four-course Wine Dinner, prepared by Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Rovinsky of Serago Roberts Harry’s Chefs tossed the fish up in the air until only one contestant was left executive Chef Michael England, was expertly paired with Stag’s standing - Brian Brown of Cape May Court House. Leap’s finest wines for an unforgettable culinary experience. Hon. Anthony & Lynn Gibson, Michael & Lauren Eric and Antoinette Wood, Esq., with AtlantiCare Gibson and Renee Bunting of AtlantiCare President David Tilton and his wife Jodi

Tony Fole, Tony Frabbiele, Mark Metzger, Jana Sukala, Brad Harris, Paul Sandler, Andrew McKenna, Rian Horner, Annette Contest winner Brian Brown of Cape May Court House Lombardi, Garfield Edwards of The Palm, Adam Stromfeld and Dr. & Mrs. Peter Constantini and Mr. & Mrs. Joe Dougherty Esq. Michael & Beth Shor with shows off his receiving skills on ‘Sal the Salmon’ Joseph Massaglia at The Palm Restaurant in Atlantic City Mr. & Mrs. John Daniels, Esq. with Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Gormley Lloyd and Lianne Levenson

16 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 January 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 17 out about Tying the Knot LOU MARCHIANO & A wedding filled with laughter and fun, the bride and groom FOR MEN entered the reception with these unusual signs. C L OT H I N G • S P O R T S W E A R • S H O E S Masterpiece Says “Buone Feste!” with Annual Holiday Party at The Palm The Masterpiece Advertising team, FTFOI (For the Fun of It) and the Lacca family celebrated the holidays in Venetian Carnivale style at The Palm Restaurant. The scene was set as an accordion player greeted guests. Servers wearing Venetian masks and gondoliers’ hats presented an elaborate menu specially prepared by The Palm’s Executive Chef, Michael England. S A L E

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The Water Club’s Geoffrey Zakarian Wins Coveted “Iron Chef” Title Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is thrilled to congratulate The Water Club’s Culinary Lifestyle Consultant, Geoffrey Zakarian, in being crowned Iron Chef on the fourth Season Finale of Food Network’s “The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs”. “I am thrilled to be a member of this prestigious family,” said Iron Chef Zakarian. “It was a true honor to compete with such remarkable talent.” zakarian is the third chef/partner from Borgata’s culinary roster to be named Iron Chef, joining Bobby Flay (Bobby Flay Steak) and Wolfgang Puck (Wolfgang Puck American Grille) in the esteemed ranking. “This win exemplifies the caliber of chefs here at Borgata, where we strive to provide the best in the culinary arts on the East Coast,” said Nicolas Kurban, Vice President of Food & Beverage for Borgata. “We couldn’t be more excited to have not one, not two, but three Iron Chefs under one roof. Iron Chef Zakarian has been an integral part of Borgata’s food and beverage program since The Water Club’s debut in 2008, bringing his culinary and decorative vision to life in Atlantic City.” Zakarian

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20 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 The Insider Local News, Happenings and Events Academy of Culinary Arts Awards Medals to New Chefs MISS’D AMERICA At December Graduation Ceremony PAGEANT RETURNS The Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic based on their grade point averages and criteria established by Cape Community College awarded culinary medals and the American Culinary Federation. Specialization graduates The Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance certificates to more than 40 new chefs and baking and pastry received certificates of completion. A reception at Careme’s, and Schultz-Hill Scholarship Foundation are professionals prepared with the latest culinary knowledge on the on-campus, student-run gourmet restaurant, followed the pleased to announce the return of the Miss’d Wednesday, December 21. ceremony. America Pageant to Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk Hall. The pageant, originally twenty-five graduates honed their skills in the Academy’s Jennifer Keeper of Margate and Stacy Wu of Egg Harbor created as a fundraiser, is a spoof of the world- Culinary Arts program, and 12 completed the Baking and Pastry Township were named valedictorians and winners of the Nathan famous Miss America Pageant. The hilarious program. Nine short-term specialization certificates in Baking Schwartz Award, which is presented to the top student of each pageant will star Drag Queens strutting down and Pastry, Hot Food, Food Service and Catering were awarded. graduating class. The keynote speaker was ACA alumni Chef the world’s most famous runway. Carson The awards ceremony was held in the college’s Walter George Kyrtatas ‘99, “The Little Greek Chef,” an expert in Kressley is back to host the 2012 Miss’d America Edge Theater on the Mays Landing Campus, and honored Mediterranean cuisine and author of the cookbook, My Big Fat Pagaent with special guest star, Martha Wash the graduates with gold, silver or bronze medals or certificates Greek Feast. of The Weather Girls. LGBT Nightlife manager at Resorts Atlantic City, Mark Dahl, will serve as writer and director, while Melanie Rice Orchestra will provide music along with other special guest appearances. www.weddingsbyphotographics

HIGH-END STRIP CLUB SET TO MAKE IT RAIN IN A.C.

If Dan Skeldon were to forecast what goes on inside of strip clubs, as opposed to the weather outside, we believe that Skeldon’s forecast would include rain showers, of one dollar bills, coming to Scores Atlantic City which is set to open later this year inside the Taj Mahal. while details of what can and cannot happen between dancer and patron inside of the city’s first casino strip club are somewhat sketchy (which is standard for most strip clubs, so we are told), we are confident that the throngs of men who will find their way to Scores will find a way to have fun with the scantily clad dancers who pursuant to DGE regulations will wear G-strings and pasties.

22 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 The Insider Hey girl, Local News, Happenings and Events Leonard Law Group hey! Opens Office In Rio Grande The Atlantic City-based Leonard Law Group is Looking for a Shortcut to your Workout? Try Circuit Training! going south – as in Cape May, opening a second office on Route 47 in Rio Grande. “I’ve always looked at Cape May If you have never been an athlete, never had to trainer understands the benefits County as being a sea of opportunity for an ambitious law worry about your weight, and have hit that magical birthday (you of circuit training, and will be firm,” said James J.L eonard Jr., founder of The Leonard Law know, the one where gravity starts to take over) then you may want able to put you through many Group, “and we have built our brand and our business to consider Circuit Training. No matter how effective your exercise different types of exercise model around being just that, an ambitious full-service routine may be, over time (not much longer than a few weeks) it circuits, safely and effectively. litigation firm that in addition to providing the absolute Don’t talk becomes less and less effective.Y our muscles familiarize themselves They will “confuse” your body best in legal services to our clients, is always looking for with your routine and begin to and muscles, allowing you to opportunities for continued growth and development.” about it... adapt to whatever stress (weight reap the greatest results and prominent local attorney Stephen Funk, who recently training and cardio) you place benefits of each workout. left the Atlantic City law firm of Jacobs & Barbone to join Be about it!!! on them. By changing your tilton Fitness’ team of certified personal trainers is uniquely The Leonard Law Group, will work out of and manage the Shop Simply Fly! exercises you consistently qualified to help you achieve your fitness goals. They also offer Rio Grande office. surprise your muscles resulting circuit training in small groups, which is often a preferred choice “This is not a mail drop or a satellite office,” said in better workouts. Best of all for people who want the benefits of personal training but like the Leonard, “Steve Funk will be in Rio Grande five days you will avoid that dreaded idea of working out in a group dynamic. Small group training is also a week and we have staffed the office with a highly- plateau. very affordable. skilled paralegal. We are very committed to establishing we define circuit training Katie Loosvelt is the Training Director for Tilton Fitness in ourselves and our brand in Cape May County in 2012.” as short bursts of resistance exercise using moderate weights and Galloway. She can be reached at (609) 652-7744. Email her at in addition to working with Leonard who is 37, Funk, frequent repetitions, followed by another burst of exercise targeting [email protected]. who turns 42 in February, will be reunited with a former 521 TilTon Road, noRThfield, nJ • 609-241-6322 a different muscle group.S ince you are constantly switching between colleague from Jacobs & Barbone – Erika Appenzeller, muscle groups, no rest is needed between sets. In turn, your heart who manages the matrimonial/family law practice for facebook.com/simplyflyboutique rate will increase – a rarity in resistance training, which you can The Leonard Law Group. take advantage of by adding a short cardio segment between each “We are a young firm, rich with experience,” said exercise. Leonard, “I have been working for myself since I was 28 a example of a basic circuit training set would be: years old and both Steve and Erika have been fortunate enough to work for and learn from guys like Ed Jacobs · 15 Squats holding a 15 lb. dumbbell and Lou Barbone, who are two of the most respected · 15 push ups attorneys in the state.” · Jog, high knees, or march “I am looking forward to using my years of experience in place for 30 seconds to help grow The Leonard Law Group brand by expanding the existing client base in Cape May County The above example would and continuing to provide our clients with the results- equal one set of a circuit. This driven legal services that they have come to expect,” said circuit should be repeated 2-4 Stephen Funk, Esq. more times before you move on The Leonard Law Group’s Cape May office is located to target other parts of the body. at 1109 Route 47 South in Rio Grande. The telephone Differentiating between various number is (609) 886-1885. The office will open later Professional Cleaning Consultant parts of the body allows you to continue exercising without having this month. Single Maid Service - Crew Cleaning to stop. A full circuit training program should target many diverse For more information go to www.LeonardLawGroup.com Laundering • Ironing muscles while keeping your heart rate at a moderate to high rate. Silver Polishing • Windows circuit training that combines cardio and strength is great for both men and women because it maximizes workout time. Instead Private In-Home to Construction Clean Up of resting for a minute or more in between sets, circuit training blasts fat and sculpts muscles while burning 30 percent more We will travel to your home in Pennsylvania or calories than a typical weight workout. other areas of New Jersey and perform a tailored, The best way to maximize the benefits of circuit training is complete deep cleaning to have your home to work with a trained professional in the fitness field. A personal Katie Loosvelt sparkling for the upcoming Fall & Winter holidays.

7828 Ventnor Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402 • [email protected] James J. Erika Stephen F. Office: 609-823-8600 | Cell: 609-517-2030 | Fax: 609-823-8663 Leonard Jr., Esq. Appenzeller, Esq. Funk, Esq. 24 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 Beach Homes and more since 1994 Who’s Who Who’s Who at the Jersey Shore at the Jersey Shore

Martino Cartier Lauren Tyler

Giving back isn’t new to Martino Cartier, he would like the Foundation to be international (while there are As a family law attorney, Lauren Tyler has at Atlantic Cape Community College where she teaches celebrity stylist, television personality, and owner of Martino participating salons in both the UK and Egypt, only Australia has been there for some of the best, as well as some of the most family law. Cartier Salons. From an early age, Cartier was interested in its own branch of the foundation thus far) and to include more trying days that families can imagine. And while it’s true tyler may be adept at leaving the emotional part of her helping others, organizing bible studies and spaghetti dinners. than hair assistance. The foundation has already branched out to that family law attorneys are frequently assisting clients work at work, but it is clear she is doing what she loves. The When he graduated Glassboro High School, he received a “Peace provide cancer afflicted families to Disney World, but Cartier has with the dissolution of a marriage, or with child support and best part? “Adoptions are wonderful,” explains Tyler, who Award” for his philanthropic work. even bigger plans. visitation logistics, as well as offering legal representation to deals mostly with uncontested adoptions of children by it wasn’t until witnessing his close friend Maryanne struggle “My next goal is to be able to pay off houses,” he explained. victims of domestic violence—presumably difficult times for grandparents or step-parents. Tyler describes judges taking with and triumph over breast cancer that he took his giving to as far as philanthropy goes, Friends Are by Your Side seems people—Tyler sees herself as someone who “helps families pictures of the families, and teddy bears given to the newly the next level. In 2011, Cartier created Friends Are By Your Side, to be a natural extension of what Cartier began when he was transition to the next phase” of their lives. adopted. “Adoptions have always been a positive experience a “consortium of Beauty Industry Leaders, Salon Owners and younger. A firm believer in giving back, Cartier said, “It’s so easy “I have to recognize that to my client, this is probably for me. I look at my son…he’s the best thing that’s ever Stylists committed to donating much needed hair replacement to help if you try. If you try, the sky’s the limit.” the hardest thing they have ever gone through,” explains happened to me in my entire life. It makes you appreciate and styling services to women undergoing treatment for breast Tyler, who tries to remain empathetic and even-keeled with what you’ve been given.” cancer” according to the Friends Are By Your Side website, every case. though Cartier has explained that the organization will help though Tyler sees the silver lining in most of the cases women facing other cancers as well. she represents, she works hard, and feels pretty successful, in cartier explained his rationale for creating the foundation, her efforts to leave work at work. “It’s not fair to my family “The first question a woman asks when she finds out about her to cloud our personal lives with someone else’s issues,” cancer diagnosis is often, A“ m I going to lose my hair?”” And explains Tyler. Tyler admits, though, that when she had her while Cartier acknowledges that in the fight against cancer, hair son, Kendall, almost four years ago, it was hard not to think loss shouldn’t take focus from the greater fight at hand, he also about things like custody issues. “It made me better be able understands the power of looking your best. “When you feel like a to relate to what people were going through.” million bucks, you feel uplifted and ready to fight….this lets them tyler’s interest in family law evolved after she graduated (the cancer patients) focus on what’s important.” from Suffolk University Law School in 2003 and began a cartier wants to do everything he can to help those fighting clerkship with the Honorable Vincent Segal, Presiding Judge cancer, and he does so by making the hair replacement process of the Family Division Court in Atlantic County. After that, as easy as possible. Women are urged to send their story to the a fortuitous job opportunity presented itself—the Law foundation via the Friends Are by Your Side website. From there, Offices of Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, Pfeffer, women will visit a participating salon in whatever stage of hair loss Bonchi & Gill were looking for an associate in family law. they are currently in. Photos are used to ensure that the wigs being Tyler has been with the firm ever since. made are modeled after each woman’s own hair. The salons will while Tyler didn’t grow up thinking she would become work with women by providing a series of short cuts to ease the a lawyer—she graduated from the University of Maryland in hair loss transition until the hair falls out on its own, or will simply 1999 with a degree in broadcast journalism—the decision shave hair off in one fell swoop, depending on the preference of to go to law school didn’t surprise anyone. Both her the client. Furthermore, once a woman is in the program, she grandfather and father attended law school, and while her will stay in the program until her natural hair returns. The salons grandfather worked for the FBI, Tyler’s father is a litigator will provide styling to new hair growth, seeing their customers with Tyler and Carmeli of Robbinsville, NJ. through their fight with cancer. and while Tyler had a year between college and law Though a fledgling foundation, Friends Are by Your Side is school when she seriously considered becoming a teacher, receiving a lot of attention. Thus far, over 130 salons have pledged (she spent much of the year as a substitute teacher at her to help, both nationwide and internationally. Cartier hopes to alma mater, Absegami High School) she has made room for expand the foundation in both location and scope—ultimately that profession as well—she is now an adjunct professor

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Chuck Zuschnitt Greg DePiano Retired Sergeant Greg DePiano doesn’t like for Kids to deliver, to The Storage Inn and Alex Mercado It’s not every day that a business owner dog, it all reflects on our reputation,” said Zuschnitt. to talk about himself. It’s a good think that what he does speaks of Mercado Realty, both of which provide storage space to embodies the mission statement of his or her company. For zuschnitt credits not just the reputation, but also the volumes about who he is and how he is helping his community. house the toys collected during the year, the local community Charles Zuschnitt, owner of -Somers in Somers Point, people working with him with the success of the company. DePiano is president, as well as founder, of the Atlantic is happy to be involved. In addition, the organization receives it’s what comes naturally. Both Jim and James Swank, father and son, have been with County Toys for Kids Program. Started 24 years ago as free advertising from WAYV. “I don’t see myself so much as an owner as a steward of the company since before Zuschnitt took over. “They don’t the Atlantic County arm of Toys for Tots, a Marine Corps For families hoping to receive toys from Toys for Kids reputation,” Zuschnitt explained. “Our way of doing business exist like that anymore,” Zuschnitt said of the pair. Zuschnitt Organization that delivers new toys to the needy at Christmas, next Christmas, visit www.toysforkidsprogram.org to sign has stood the test of time. I’m trying to build a business that also recently hired his predecessor’s son, Rick, as the general it became Toys for Kids seven years ago. The difference up between Thanksgiving and December 1st. Donations and follows through with what the owners before me started.” manager of the store. between the organizations is in both scope and locale. Toys financial contributions can be made year round. Visit the Toys the Miami-Somers shop in Somers Point, which zuschnitt admits that when he bought Miami-Somers, he for Kids is an Atlantic County organization, and the donations for Kids website for details. specializes in awnings, windows, doors and solar shades, as wasn’t sure he was up to the task. “I was really afraid of making made in Atlantic County stay here in Atlantic County. The well as patio rooms, has changed hands only four times since a mistake,” he said. Instead, he has taken the company forward; other difference is the scope of the organization. Like Toys its inception in 1950. From founder Herb Luckenback to Earl focusing on quality work and customer satisfaction…his for Tots, Toys for Kids is extremely active during the holiday J. Sambrook, who bought the company later in the fifties, predecessors would be proud. season. Unlike Toys for Tots, Toys for Kids remains visible to Richard Grieshaber Senior and then Richard Grieshaber during the rest of the year, making donations of toys and Junior, each owner spent years cultivating the business. food whenever the need arises. Zuschnitt never intended to join their ranks. He was a sales For example, during the devastating funerals of four representative for a leading retractable awning company when Mainland students who died in an auto accident last Richard Grieshaber Jr. became a client. year, Toys for Kids volunteers provided water bottles when Grieshaber was ready to retire, Zuschnitt “just sort and sandwiches to those waiting to pay their respects. of stepped in” and has been running Miami-Somers ever since. Volunteers for the organization can also be found Zuschnitt credits Grieshaber, from whom he purchased the reaching out to families facing catastrophic losses like company in 2001, with laying the ground work for the awning fires and other types of destruction, as well as to senior product. “He laid the groundwork for awnings. We have become centers and hospitals. so associated with awnings that people sometimes forget we do if it sounds like a lot, imagine this: DePiano puts 40 windows, doors and other exterior products,” said Zuschnitt. to 50 hours a week into the organization over ten months without a business degree (Zuschnitt graduated a year. A grass roots organization, DePiano, his executive from Lafayette College with degrees in anthropology and board, and volunteers are on the front lines, getting toys sociology), Zuschnitt relied on, and continued to expand to over 500 Atlantic County Families a year during the upon, the reputation that Miami-Somers had as a customer holiday season alone. When they aren’t physically putting oriented business. “Seventy percent of our business is repeat toys or food into the hands of those that need them, they or referral. It is such an honor,” explained Zuschnitt. “It is a are attending events to garner support—either financial privilege to be working on and in people’s homes.” contributions or new toys—for the organization. One of those referrals comes from Tina Leonard, owner michelle Stella Riordan of Photography by Exposure of Dee Décor & Design. “Charles brings an amazing design sits on the board with DePiano. “Nothing makes Greg’s esthetic to every project we work on. He does not just sell day like a smile, a hug, or the thanks we receive from and install awnings; he uses them as a design tool. I love that those in need. His thoughtfulness, his generosity, and his Charles is on the cutting edge…he suggested adding electrical dedication have inspired many of us to ‘walk the walk’,” lights to an awning I was doing for a client a few years back and explained Riordan. the result was so elegant and inviting, I have used lighting in Fortunately for those in Atlantic County, Riordan and every awning since! Charles is truly a professional—he owns his team are not alone. Toys for Kids, which is a pending the company and when you call, he shows up—that says a lot.” 501c3 organization, receives a tremendous amount of “The name ‘Miami-Somers’ feeds everyone here, so we support from the community. From Manco & Manco’s

protect it. Be it how we drive, how we interact with a family Welsh by Mike Image (previously Mack n Manco’s), who provide pizza for Toys

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Howard Weiss

oward Weiss has got his hands full. As the Regional for Harrah’s, owned by Caesars Entertainment Corporation Director of Nightlife, Strategy and Development, (formerly Harrah’s Entertainment from 1995-2010) A unique Eastern Division, for Caesars Entertainment, Weiss venue, The Pool at Harrah’s has a dual function. By day, it is an oversees upwards of twenty different nightlife indoor oasis in a heated and domed room of the resort, making venuesH in five separate casinos—Caesars, Harrah’s, Bally’s, and it the perfect tropical paradise for guests to enjoy no matter what The Showboat in Atlantic City as well as Harrah’s Chester in the weather outside. By night? It is one of the hottest nightclubs Pennsylvania—for Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming around, and a revenue making machine. company in the world. For almost two years, Weiss directed operations at The weiss is only 29 years old—many colleagues in similar Pool, which processes anywhere from 7,000 to 11,000 guests per positions are in the 35-40 range—but his resume has him well week. As the only nightclub that is solely owned and operated by prepared for his current role, which started six months ago. In the Eastern Division of Caesars (other nightlife venues involve fact, though Weiss pictured himself going into to the restaurant management agreements and the others are rented spaces), and culinary side of things during college, it really seems as if he Weiss was in the spotlight. His success at The Pool made him the was born for what he is doing now. perfect person to oversee nightlife in the region. So in June of raised in Merrick, Long Island, Weiss began working as a 2011, Weiss took on his current role. Eastern Division President promoter for teen clubs back when he was in high school. As a Don Marrandino couldn’t be happier. promoter, Weiss handed out flyers and got people onto the guest “Atlantic City is the premier entertainment and nightlife list. He did it mainly as a way to get his friends, and himself, into destination on the East Coast and Caesars Entertainment has the clubs. “I never thought I’d go past being a promoter,” said proudly contributed to this accolade, due in large part, to the Weiss as he described escorting people to the door of the clubs. nightlife expertise of Howard Weiss,” said Don Marrandino, after high school, Weiss attended Penn State, where he Eastern Division President for Caesars Entertainment. “The majored in Hospitality and Management. Once again, Weiss Pool After Dark has earned several awards under Howard’s gravitated towards social planning and promoting as the person management, and was recently named Nightclub & Bar’s ‘2011 in charge of social functions with his fraternity. Mega Club of the Year’. Howard has an incredible track record; after graduation, with an internship in restaurant we really are lucky to have such a business savvy nightlife expert management at the Borgata under his belt, Weiss came back on our side.” to Atlantic City for his first job—Restaurant Manager at The weiss has got his finger on the pulse of the nightclub Metropolitan at the Borgata. business 24/7. When he isn’t in one of the venues he oversees, From there, Weiss spent several years being promoted from he is often exploring nightclubs in other parts of the country position to position with rapid pace. and the world to get new ideas and bring them home. Even in 2007, Weiss made a cross country move to Las Vegas to his girlfriend, Caitlyn Bradley, who is in the same industry as take a position with PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas. There, the the restaurant manager of The Continental, teases that all he shuffle continued, with Weiss being promoted time and time does is work. The irony is that for a man who has been called again with rapid succession. Eventually becoming both the ‘Mr. Nightlife’ by Atlantic City Weekly, Weiss doesn’t consider General Manager of LAX Nightclub as well as the Director of himself much of a club-goer. “I prefer a glass of wine and a nice Operations for Venus Pool Club, Weiss made quite a name for dinner,” Weiss admitted. himself in Las Vegas. He also made it a home for himself. As an while Weiss maintains that he would like to get back to the East Coast native, Weiss was happy with the transition to the West Coast eventually, he is looking forward to the challenges more moderate climate, and more laid back nature, of the West that come with his new position. Weiss believes this is a critical Coast. He thought he was there for the long haul. time for Atlantic City, and that both local and state government a few years later, however, he was offered anEast Coast have been making great changes to the area. For his part, and position that was too good to pass up. In July of 2009, Weiss that of Caesars, Weiss added, “We want to do our part to make became the Director of The Pool and Nightlife Operations Atlantic City great.”

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I have been pondering what I can say know whether you are adhering to a “Plow deep, while sluggards sleep and about New Year’s resolutions beyond solemn resolve to “manage stress” or you shall have corn to sell and to keep.” the obvious observation that no one “get fit” given how open-ended and ever really keeps them. Usually, the long term these sort of plans can be. In Beyond his nifty sayings, Franklin does only question is whether we break the my case, for example, I think that a not seem to have anything to do with resolution by January 2nd, or whether resolution to “manage stress” would New Year’s resolutions. Rather, their we manage to go a whole week before cause me quite a bit of stress as I began origin is apparently traceable back as far as the ancient Babylonians. It U.S. Marine Corps League representatives present Cooper Levenson attorneys the inevitable fall. obsessing about whether I was with a plaque for their donation to Toys for Tots managing my stress well enough or seems that when not writing out their Part of the problem is that most not. The last thing I need is to get shopping lists in Babylonic cuneiform, resolutions are far too difficult to keep stressed out wondering whether I am the Babylonians were spending well or are too vague to properly monitor. managing my stress. Maybe another over a week every year celebrating New Believe it or not, the official United drink or two would help. Oh no, wait, Year’s. Their celebration appears to States government website has a list of that would cancel out the “drink less have come in March, however, which I “popular” New Year’s Resolutions, alcohol” resolution. If I took up find confusing but which undoubtedly which have presumably been endorsed smoking again . . . but no. has something to do with the tides, the by the Legislative and Executive vernal equinox, or the Code of Branches of the government. (I do not I wondered where this tradition of Hammurabi. speak for the judiciary, nor have I New Year’s resolutions came from and researched whether the United Nations did some quick research. My initial I gather that there are tablets in some or any other international bodies have suspicion was ’s favorite museum somewhere in which a publicized suggestions.) son, Ben Franklin, who invented or Babylonian has inscribed several resolutions for the year 2738 B.C., started so many things, like electricity THIS YEAR, IN LIEU OF HOLIDAY GIFTS, THE FIRM MADE www.usa.gov/citizen/topic/new-years- and junk mail. Although he was such as: “Drinkest thou less fermented resolutions.html lists such helpful known as quite the party guy even in barley water” or “Pay back the A CONTRIBUTION TO THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE TOYS resolutions as “get fit,” “lose weight,” “quit his advanced age, he was full of soothsayer the 14 drachmas thou hast FOR TOTS PROGRAM smoking,” and “drink less alcohol.” homely aphorisms to guide young borrowed.” Not reading cuneiform Firm staff and family members filled the Toys for Tots trailer during an early Coming from a government which people on the road to virtue, frugality, myself, I strongly suspect that these December shopping spree. Cooper Levenson shoppers reported a fun Saturday subsidizes the growth of tobacco, the “quit and industry. He wrote, for example, resolutions were broken by April. morning and were thrilled to be part of the U.S. Marine Corps League program smoking” resolution might raise some that “Sloth, like rust, consumes faster Happy New Year! that distributes toys to more than 7,000 area children in need. eyebrows. Still, I am sure that our beloved than labor wears, while the used key is This charity program began in 1947. The group has received numerous awards, Federal government means well, and we always bright.” That is the sort of including a Four Star Rating by Charity Navigator and inclusion in Forbes “Gold Star probably would not go far wrong in taking saying that I could see myself Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive List” of charities. Toys for Tots is an Official Activity of the U.S. Marine Corps and their advice to “save money” or “take a repeating every morning when I wake Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper an Official Mission of the U.S. Marine Corps League. trip,” two other helpful resolutions they list. up to prepare myself for another day Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law at the office. Departments in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at The only problem I see with these (609)344-3161 or by email at resolutions is that it can be difficult to Or maybe I will resolve to remember to [email protected]. Relax at Harrah’s Pool and Go Behind The Velvet Rope at The Pool After Dark

inter is well underway in South Jersey, and those seeking relief from the cold with a tropical island experience need only to visit The Pool at Harrah’s Resort. Since its debut, this unique venue has certainly made a splash in Atlantic City. By day you can lounge poolside with a drink in By Ve r o n i c a Du d o hand and by night, you can party for hours in a private cabana with bottle service and dance under Im a g e s b y To m Br i g l i a / Mi k e Ma n g e r / Ph o t o Gr a p h i c s Ph o t o g r a p h y the stars. Capacity crowds pack into this award winning club to party with celebrities and experience all of the exciting entertainment. This is an inside look at one of the resort’s hottest entertainment destinations. January 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 37

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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi The Unending Opulence definitely blown away when they walk in. They look up and for a second a striking, 90-foot-high glass dome covers the towering palm trees, they don’t feel like they’re in Atlantic City,” Weiss says. flowers and foliage which surround visitors; along with the Olympic- One concept that’s been gaining praise is the addition of gaming size pool, hot tubs, cabanas, indoor and outdoor deck areas, and bars. options inside The Pool. Located on the exclusive balcony level, The 172,000-square-foot entertainment complex turns up the heat day overlooking the entire pool complex is the limited-access ultra upscale or night hosting a true pool party scene. As guests step into this tempting VIP area called TheL oft.I n an effort to compete with the recent addition paradise they feel as though they’ve been transported to a tropical oasis. of gaming in surrounding states, casino executives are enhancing guests By day the facility is The Pool and by night it’s The Pool After Dark. experience by offering a new Blackjack gaming pit in The Loft. Now, This unique location has two extremely different atmospheres. patrons can gamble if they choose while enjoying the serene setting. Daytime guests can swim in the sunshine and lounge poolside with Don Marrandino, the Eastern Division President for Caesars exotic cocktails before employees transform it into The Pool After Dark Entertainment, says extending gaming to The Pool is just another amenity Joanna Krupa where nighttime patrons party in private cabanas with bottle service and their company has decided to offer guests for their optimal pleasure. often times alongside celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Joanna Krupa, “It proves how well the division of gaming is working with the Mary J. Blige, Lindsay Lohan, , and Adrian Grenier. industry to provide unique experiences. I think this experience is going howard Weiss is the Regional Director of Nightlife, Strategy to be something where you can sit at a game in a fun environment with and Development, Eastern Division for Caesars Entertainment and great lighting and terrific music and lots of things to look at and sit down oversees the day-to-day operations. He says many people have a and play blackjack,” Marrandino explains. “It’s a unique experience DJ Pauly D misconception about the facility including when it’s open for business. we’re going to introduce and make it a big part of our business.” One of the perks of The Pool is its ability to allow guests to enjoy all of the amenities year-round. Creating Paradise “It is an indoor/outdoor pool but primarily 85 percent of it is During the day, The Pool’s ambience embodies an enchanting Nikki Minaj indoor and it is open 365 days a year so that’s a pretty big feature that euphoria. For those in need of a little pampering, look no further—just a lot of people are unaware of. You can come in when it’s snowing reserve a poolside table or secluded hot tub and allow the servers to outside with a couple feet of snow and it’s still 82 degrees and it feels provide first-class bottle service and culinary delights for all the festivities. like you’re in a tropical environment,” Weiss explains. “We want people to relax. They can get poolside massages, they can in this unforgettable utopia, partygoers can sip on fruity cocktails get a burger by the pool or just sip on a frozen cocktail,” Weiss says. while sitting at the bar, sink into plush cabanas, strut out onto the The Pool is open seven days a week during the day for hotel-resort dance floor or sway by the stage during a concert. guests only. Hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday from seven “I think a lot of people come in and they’re very, very surprised because o’clock in the morning to seven o’clock in the evening and Sunday from they have this theory and vision about what Atlantic City is. Atlantic City eight o’clock in the morning to seven o’clock in the evening. Every day is in the process of changing and we’re doing a great job changing it and Weiss and his team run food and beverage operations, book future bringing some Las Vegas style concepts here which is great. So people are celebrities, work with promoters about planned events and make sure the pools and hot tubs are at the right temperature. Mario Lopez 38 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 January 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 39 POOL RULES Is there a cover charge? “Three nights a week—Wednesday, Friday and Saturday—we of people from all over the world is to bring top talent and then the Yes. Wednesdays: starting at $10; transform into a nightclub so between the hours of 7PM and 10PM, celebrity appearances,” Weiss explains. “People have an opportunity to Fridays: starting at $10; Saturdays: starting at $20. lounge chairs come out, VIP bottle service booths come in, and we set come in and hang out with their favorite celebrity or see their favorite ourselves up for the nightlife experience,” Weiss explains. reality TV star and it’s cool because they go and talk about it and it When is the club open? every night employees have a checklist that must be executed to really enhances their experience.” Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 10PM – 4AM. make the switch once The Pool closes at seven o’clock in the evening. On January 28, Caesars Atlantic City presents the Rascal Flatts live in Are there group rates? The team has only three hours to turn the space into the club,The Pool concert at historic Boardwalk Hall for their “Thaw Out 2012” tour. After No group rates; cover is the same for guys, girls, and hotel guests. After Dark. Weiss says each night the temperature is turned down, the country show, Marrandino expects fans to continue the party at The chairs are removed, the stage is rolled out, the perimeter to the stage Pool After Dark as they did over the summer with other big-time acts. What’s the dress code? The Atlantic City is built, the lighting is brought out, set up and turned on and the DJ “Some younger demographic concerts that we did this summer, For women: Jitney Association booth is constructed. Finally, servers remove daytime condiments like Black Eyed Peas and Britney Spears, that type of customer comes • no athletic gear serves the needs of the local like ketchup holders and replace them with bottle service equipment to Atlantic City to see that particular act and then our big opportunity • no hats or head gear (Yamakas/turbans/religious community as well as the including ice scoops, “Reserved” signs and bottle service menus. is to show them world class after-activities like The Pool. There’s no pieces ARE allowed) millions of visitors to Atlantic “It is a large nightclub experience; it’s more what we like to call place like it in the country and certainly the people that come to the • no sunglasses City. We provide convenient, a big dance party where people have the opportunity to come in and mega concerts come two to three hours away most often and they get • no hooded/zippered sweaters, jackets or pull-over’s on-time transportation to dance and then at one in the morning they can hop in the pool as well an opportunity to continue to party in something and say that Atlantic • no baggy or loose/oversized fitting clothing so it’s a unique experience,” Weiss describes. City has really changed,” Marrandino says. various points in Atlantic City. • no Timberlands, work boots or steel toe boots marrandino says that the beauty of the event space—which holds according to Weiss there have been many memorable celebrities 2,600 people—is its versatility. “You have a nightclub and you have this who have partied at The Pool and are interested in returning for For men: Jitney Color-Coded beautiful facility—but typically nightclubs in every environment run future engagements. • no athletic gear route numbers three maybe four nights a week and so they’re open maybe 24 hours a “Audrina Patridge from The Hills; Nicky Hilton and her mom • no hats or head gear (Yamakas/turbans or religious week; but at The Pool we have an amenity that we use every single day came in and they had a great time and are still interested in coming pieces ARE allowed) #1 Pink of the year and we use it for nightclub activities at least three nights a back; celebrities like Will.i.am; Pauly D, one that we’re actually working • no sunglasses New Hampshire Ave. to week. It’s a great party place too that people can rent out and have an on a residency for 2012 because he’s been so popular at The Pool and he • no exposed chains or oversized jewelry Jackson Ave. via Pacific Ave. unbelievable party, wedding, or event so it’s one of the most versatile comes in and he loves being inside the venue,” Weiss says. • no hooded/zippered sweaters, jackets or pull-over’s venues in casino gaming.” weiss also reveals some upcoming celebrity appearances by Sean • no baggy or loose/oversized fitting clothing in addition, The Pool hosts live radio and TV broadcasts, photo “Diddy” Combs and J-WOWW, who are scheduled to appear at The #2 Blue • no plain white T-shirts or muscle tees shoots, company parties and banquets. Wednesday nights are “locals” Pool in January on separate nights, Mario Lopez and Nick Carter Marina Area-Trump Marina, night and a majority of patrons who visit the club are fellow workers in who will each make a visit in February and Kendra Wilkinson who is • no shorts or Capri pants • no flip-flops, sandals, Timberlands, work boots or Harrah’s, Borgata via Delaware the casino industry. scheduled to return in March. Ave. to Pacific Ave. On the nights big events are scheduled, Weiss and his team handle steel toe boots additional responsibilities which include tending to VIP guests and Mega Club of the Year • no Polo boots, Nike boots, sneaker boots, etc. accompanying celebrities. It takes great communication, leadership weiss and his team at The Pool After Dark are the 2011 recipients of • (fitted) jeans and sneakers are allowed #3 Green the prestigious “Mega Club of the Year” award voted by Nightclub & Bar Marina Area-Borgata, Harrah’s, and experience to coordinate all of the different aspects of this intense How can patrons find out when a celebrity will make an appearance? Magazine, a goal Weiss says he has worked towards since taking the helm in Trump Marina via Dr. Martin and fast paced venue. When the party is over, it’s again time for the Visit www.thepoolafterdark.com, check Facebook – The Pool switch. When the club closes around four o’clock in the morning July 2009. For him, the award represents his teams’ continued commitment Luther King Jr. Blvd. to Inlet on After Dark or call the nightlife office at 609-441-5585 and speak everything is cleaned, the nightlife items go back into storage, and the to make the clubs future even brighter. “I think a big piece for any nightlife Pacific Ave. New Convention daytime pieces come out as everything needs to be ready for business venue is to sort of remain competitive and relevant with a lot of competition; to a hostess. Center/Train Station, Bus Station at seven o’clock in the morning. we want to make sure that we stay cutting edge,” he says. Can the cabanas and jaccuzis be reserved? The club was hand selected for the coveted honor from 290 entries Yes – they are reserved for bottle service minimums which differ #4 OranGe Celebrity Appearances submitted by bars, clubs, restaurants, DJ’s and industry professionals. each day and special events. wherever guests may be located in the complex, the heart-pounding The Pool After Dark is ranked #15 out of 100 Clubs for 2011 on the New Convention Center/Train atmosphere takes over as they dance to the sounds of the house or Nightclub & Bar Top 100 list. Can guests use The Pool facilities during the day? Station, Bus Station via Pacific internationally recognized DJ’s. The electrifying environment intensifies “The Pool winning “Mega Club of the Year” of the entire country Yes – The Pool is open daily 7AM–7PM (8AM – 7PM on Sundays) Ave. from Jackson Ave. to Indiana Ave. Borgata, Harrah’s, when singers, rappers and musicians perform on stage for live, poolside speaks to what a great amenity and great venue it is,” Marrandino says. for registered hotel guests which are 21 years of age and older Trump Marina shows. The Pool After Dark also brings a littleH ollywood to the East Coast. regardless of the season, The Pool at Harrah’s Resort has a (with proper ID). While in town for appearances or vacations, many celebrities frequently delightfully warm climate for patrons to enjoy. Memorable music, host parties open to the public at this exotic nightclub including Giuliana delicious drinks, a lively crowd, exciting entertainment and an energetic Can patrons swim at night? For information about Rancic, David Hasselhoff, Carmen Electra, Nicki Minaj, Jake Pavelka, atmosphere are the perfect ingredients for a great time. Whether you Yes, however guests have to enter the club in dress code and Regular Jitney Service, Snooki, DJ Pauly D, Mya, Flo Rida, Mike ‘the Situation’ Sorrentino, lounge in a cabana, sink into a bubbling hot tub, bask in the sun under can change in the locker room once inside. Guests have to Train Station Jitney carry bathing suits in hand or wear under clothes—bags are Crystal Harris, Ice-T, and Coco just to name a few. Having the chance to the glass dome during the day, indulge in a midnight swim at night Service, Lost and Found party with stars at the shore is a big draw for the club. or dance until dawn, The Pool After Dark provides a passionate and not permitted. or Ticket Programs, call “One way to stay cutting edge and to attract different kinds provocative experience for endless possibilities. Can The Pool host private parties? 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In October of 2002, Leonard left the firm and started Attorneys At LAw Under federal sentencing his own practice at the age of 28, specializing in aggressive guidelines, the man faced criminal defense litigation. a sentence of 46-57 months, but Leonard In 2003, Leonard won two jury trials that helped establish (609) 345-5800 filed an application with his reputation as a highly-skilled trial attorney. the Court seeking a In one case, Leonard represented a Camden man who downward departure and was charged with possession of a firearm and distribution of drainage ditch behind a stretch of seedy Camden County Superior Court. After a three- the motion was granted. heroin in a school zone. In another case, Leonard represented motels on the Black Horse Pike in West week jury trial, Leonard’s client was found not The defendant a member of the Pagans motorcycle gang who was charged Atlantic City in November of 2006. guilty of committing the murder. received a sentence with armed robbery and various other offenses. Leonard aggressively fought for Oleson’s In 2010, Leonard was retained as counsel of 30 months. In both cases, the juries found each defendant not guilty of all charges. release from jail, telling The Press of Atlantic for Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart” Giancola, The scope of Later that year, Leonard successfully represented a woman City that Oleson’s bail was “a ransom”. star of MTV’s hit show The Jersey Shore. Leonard Leonard’s practice who was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses Oleson was eventually released from jail, handled all contract negotiations between MTV and his reputation have after allegedly stabbing a man outside an Atlantic City casino. and murder charges against him have never and Giancola and successfully had an assault evolved significantly been filed. charge against her dismissed following an An Atlantic County Superior Court Judge found the woman over the last decade, but altercation in a Miami nightclub. not guilty by reason of insanity. In April of 2009, Leonard was retained the primary focus is, and In 2004, Leonard successfully represented Vincent McDaniels, to represent a Philadelphia man named In May of 2010, Leonard was retained to always will be, aggressive a.k.a. 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Leonard aggressively negotiated a plea bargain for racketeering charges stemming from a $60 Later that year, Leonard was retained by McDaniels and had 152 of the 154 charges dismissed, including million gambling / loan sharking ring that Joe and Melissa Gorga to handle their contract the kingpin charge and McDaniels was released from prison was operating inside the Borgata Hotel and negotiations with the Bravo TV network R after serving four years and six months. Casino in Atlantic City. regarding the Gorgas joining the popular reality television show The Real Housewives of Later that year, Leonard’s services were retained by After twelve months of aggressive plea New Jersey. Rich and Kathy Wakile, who, like Grammy award-winning rap star Kimberly “Lil’ Kim” Jones to negotiations, Leonard was able to convince the Gorgas, joined The Real Housewives of New help her secure an early release from the Federal Detention the Judge to suspend Nicodemo’s five-year Jersey, also retained Leonard. Center in Philadelphia, where she was serving a sentence sentence over the vehement objection of the following a perjury conviction in New York. Deputy Attorney General. Nicodemo was not Leonard appeared in two episodes of sent to state prison. The Real Housewives of New Jersey / Season 3 and On July 3, 2006, the federal Bureau of Prisons gave Jones is scheduled to appear in at least one episode of an early release. In November 2009, Leonard successfully defended a man charged with murder in Season 4, scheduled to air in 2012. In April of 2007, Leonard was retained to represent a James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. Salem County man named Terry Oleson, who was suspected of murdering four prostitutes and dumping their bodies in a www.LeonardLawGroup.com Publisher/CEO of The Boardwalk Journal 42 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 Daphne Oz

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“I suppose it’s in my blood,” explained Daphne Oz. father and mom, Lisa, has served as a proactive tool in providing Yes, with a last name like Oz, you could definitely say healthy eating hands on education to young adults in the fight against obesity, while runs in the family. While her father, heart surgeon Dr. , promoting a lifestyle that benefits both their physical and mental has become a household name over the years, more and more people health. are being introduced to his very accomplished daughter, Daphne, “For us, creating HealthCorps was really about accessing that one of the co-hosts of the new ABC hit The Chew. Daphne, demographic of young kids who were committed to learning about one of four Oz children, has built quite a resume in her 25 years. The health and who wanted to know. In the program we do nutrition Princeton grad, who grew up in New Jersey, could easily boast about classes, exercise classes, cooking classes…we teach transcendental her prestigious education, her national best seller, The Dorm Room meditation, which is for stress modification. All these things tie Diet, her many TV appearances and print features, her high profile into the child‘s overall productivity, feeling of self-esteem, ability speaking engagements, or her tireless efforts to establish and grow to handle stress at home, in school, and eventually in the workplace the non-profit, HealthCorps…but she won’t. When you talk to and it contributes to their ability to feel happy and contained and Daphne Oz, you’ll find a delightfully down to earth individual who productive.” seems wise beyond her years when it comes to an issue that baffles so healthCorps is now in 50 schools in 9 states, including NJ, many of us on a daily basis…healthy eating. You quickly learn that and the goal is to expand to 55 in 2012. It takes $77,000 to start the her willingness to be in the public eye comes not from her wanting program in each school and HealthCorps uses fundraisers to foot the to build on her celebrity status, but to reach out to those who may entire bill, so it costs the school nothing except for the time allotted be fighting battles similar to those she’s been fortunate to conquer. for HealthCorps coordinators to teach the classes. You see, despite her seemingly picture perfect healthy environment “The kids that we’ve seen come out of this program not only are growing up, Daphne struggled with her weight all throughout able to incorporate this information into their daily lives, but they childhood. She grew up cooking with mom and found she was always are vessels of this information. They take it back to their community, surrounded by two things…family and food. they spread it to everyone there. They teach their families about it.” “I ended up at about 180 pounds when I was 17, which was The key, Daphne says, is starting early, before lifelong habits a good 30-40 pounds overweight, and that was all because I was are formed. She knows all too well the stresses that come along with treating food as a bonding mechanism. I was using it as an emotional adolescence and the need for clarity for children who may be looking crutch and much less as a fuel, which is really what my dad’s focus to food for all the wrong reasons. Daphne admits it was a struggle to is on…using the idea that food can really be health supportive and find a balance between using food as a bonding mechanism versus encouraging people to make healthier choices.” using food as fuel. Those choices, as many of us know, are not always easy to make. “For me, it was marrying the two. Of course, food should bring financially unable to go organic all the way, Daphne suggests putting and hang out on the weekends. When Daphne’s dad came to speak to her high school class in 2003, joy…food always has the capacity to bring us together but it doesn’t water dense foods at the top of your list. Lettuce, watermelon and “I think that is why our audience is really having fun with us and they both saw just how much of a need there was for education on the need to be a way to quell boredom or social awkwardness or any of apples are just some that make the Dirty Dozen list for what to buy enjoying learning from us and enjoying the laughter, because they matter, especially among young people. the other things that I was using it for.” organic (http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/ can tell it’s incredibly genuine affection we feel for each other.” “I was very lucky to go to a private school here in New Jersey in college, Daphne says she realized she was marking the dirty-dozen-foods). Because berries are costly and quite perishable, Just like her childhood, Daphne has once again found herself where kids had traveled the world and had the privilege of being very beginning of her adult life and wanted to develop a healthy lifestyle she recommends cutting them from your list, or at least opting for surrounded by family and food. This time however, it’s herTV family, well educated and I was surprised at the level of ignorance, for lack of plan to maximize her potential, both physically and emotionally. It’s frozen. Still, even when picking and choosing which foods to buy the table is viewed by millions, and the food is created by some of the a better word, when it came to what they should be eating for proper a lifestyle that she continues to follow today, with a key emphasis on organic, the bill can still add up when it comes to checking out at the best chefs in the biz. Contrary to years ago, Daphne is now indulging health. My dad said that eating a bagel or a processed white bread is realizing that no foods are off limits. register. Her argument… for a good cause. Those instances may not come as often, but they are the equivalent, for your bloodstream, of eating a candy bar in terms of “I think what people get most scared of when they think of “We’re choosing to mortgage our health in the short term and even more meaningful, especially during the holidays before the New the way it affects your blood sugar.I t sent a shudder of shock through healthy living is deprivation. They get afraid that they’ll never be pay for it down the line in health care costs, and what I’m trying to Year begins. the entire audience. He was getting flooded with phone calls from able to enjoy the foods that really mean things to them. For me, food do on The Chew and what my dad has been trying to do for years is “You have the whole year to feel really good about being positive, parents of kids who had gone home and repeated that fact and the has to bring that richness to life. So, I do make exceptions for those to encourage people to spend money preserving health…caring for about being a healthy eater and a healthy exerciser, so why would you parents were calling his office asking if it was true. It was amazing really special occasion foods, but I encourage myself to remember health as opposed to health care. The fact is that we’ve stacked the deprive yourself of that one special occasion treat?” to everyone how even with the internet, even with doctors and all that in order to have that room for flexibility, I can’t just go ahead cards against the consumer and it’s my hope that if we’re educated when asked what that one favorite treat is? the health resources we have all around, people get very confused and indulge in any old store bought junk that’s sitting on my desk,” consumers, we’ll make the right decisions.” “Coconut Pecan Pound Cake, Christmas cookies, baked brie… and don’t really understand how they can be supporting their health laughed Daphne. as passionate as Daphne has been in spreading the message of (the list continues).” through food, especially at a young age.” while Daphne is a major proponent of eating organic food, investing in our health, she has high admiration for all of her Chew so, there’s even better news…we don’t have to pick just one. From this observation, HealthCorps was born. Since its she is aware that there is a great divide when it comes to wanting crew co-hosts who she says are 100% committed to causes of their Happy New Year everyone! May you all have a very healthy and

inception eight years ago, the non-profit, co-founded by Daphne’s to follow a healthy diet and being able to afford to do so. If you’re own. Yes, they all get along. In fact, they even have parties together blessed 2012!

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Thieriot “Angelica Thieriot envisioned the type of was one hundred percent correct in her assessment that a patient’s hospital where patients could environment can play an important role in the healing process, and receive care in a truly healing provide comfort and much needed support for family and friends.” environment and, in 1978, The main entrance to and valet parking for the surgical pavilion, founded Planetree, taking which opened in early September, is on Brighton Avenue between Shore the name from the roots of Road and Bay Avenue. As part of the campus expansion, Shore also built modern Western medicine - a new three-story medical office building and four-story, 640-space self- the tree that Hippocrates sat park garage across from the surgical pavilion, the latter offering a fully under as he taught some of the New Surgical Center Lobby enclosed crossover to the 2nd floor of the surgical pavilion. earliest medical students in while kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical ancient Greece. ”Given the state- of- the- art technology being employed in our new sophistication at Shore Medical Center, its Shore’s people who are so when it came time to begin the design phase of Shore Medical surgical pavilion, we recognized it could easily overshadow the passion Center’s new state-of-the-art surgical pavilion and campus expansion, and caring that have served as the foundation for Shore for over 70 the largest in Shore’s more than 70 year history, Shore President and years. 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“Oysters are the most tender and delicate of all seafoods. The stay in bed all day and night. They never work or take exercise, are stupendous drinkers, and wait for their meals to come to them.” — Hector Bolitho

Harry’s Oyster Bar and Seafood A Seafood House / Sports Bar Rich With History

arry’s Oyster Bar and Seafood has several the bar inside the restaurant with an additional four at things going for it. Not least of which is the outside bar. the family who runs it. Restaurants and Of course, even with a great location, terrific seafood have long been the lifeblood of ambience, and an experienced owner, there is still a Hthe Dougherty family of Atlantic City. Back in 1897, crucial element to the success of a restaurant…the Harry Dougherty opened the now famous Dock’s food. And here is where Harry’s really shines. The Oyster House on Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. fish is so fresh that the restaurant actually has to print While still a legendary restaurant, the Dougherty’s their menu out daily so customers can take advantage have branched out; first with the purchase of the of the freshest catches on the market. As an oyster historic Knife and Fork Inn from the Latz family, bar, Harry’s features a dozen different oyster varieties which they renovated and re-opened in 2006, and from Wianno, Cape Cod to Blue Points, Long Island. most recently with the addition of Harry’s Oyster Bar In addition to oysters, Harry’s offers seafood classics and Seafood. like Lobster Tail, Clam Chowder (both besides the family credentials, Harry’s is situated on and New England), Fish and Chips, and Lobster prime real estate. Located at the ground floor ofB ally’s, in Rolls. Harry’s also features a nice selection of salads, the courtyard of the historic Dennis Hotel, the restaurant sandwiches, and specialties, as well as a selection of boasts indoor and outdoor dining, as well as a spectacular fish ‘cooked your way’. For the landlubbers out there, view of the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Harry’s offers choices like Chicken Milanese, Braised The aesthetic and design of Harry’s isn’t to be Short Ribs, and a grilled sirloin with gorgonzola butter, missed either. As mentioned on the Harry’s Oyster Bar caramelized onions, and roasted potatoes. Yum. website, the restaurant “features an old-time oyster bar harry’s is billed as a “fusion of oyster bar, sports with mahogany millwork, maritime-inspired lighting, bar and seafood house” with a fun and relaxing hardwood floors and a nostalgic tin ceiling. The focal environment. With the location, ownership, ambience, point is the massive, multi-tiered shellfish display and and menu of Harry’s Oyster Bar and Seafood, as well as 20 foot marble slab raw bar.” Not to mention the flat the reasonable prices (sandwiches start at $8; entrees screen TVs…game anyone? Nine flat screens flank start at $16), they may have just succeeded. Images by Nick Valinote by Nick Images

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Happy New Year! I hope 2012 my admiration subsequently brings you good health and great turned into lust when I opened the Cheech Brothers By Anthony Previti eating. Consider this my official box of my large cheese pizza ($8). Italian Cuisine petition to name 2012: TheY ear The crispy crust was filled with of the Sandwich. Speaking of such those beautiful crusty air bubbles the healthy people in the world. and Pizzeria delicious things, I was recently of cheese. You know, the ones that The Cheech Brothers, Mays Landing location: William Reynolds and Richard lounging around on a lazy Sunday blow up in the hot oven and pop 6279 Old Harding Hwy. afternoon and allI wanted to do when the air escapes and makes the Cornett, have known each other was just order some take-out, hang cheese just awesome. Yep, those since the first day they rode the bus Mays Landing, NJ Harry’s New England Clam Chowder out with friends, and watch some ones. I instantly grabbed a slice and together in kindergarten. They are (609) 625-8989 football. ThenI remembered inhaled it. A solid slice of pizza. two local guys who have a passion Take-out, Pick-up, Catering seeing a billboard announcing that i then cut a piece of the Uncle for bringing great food to each and every guest that walks into their Cheech Brothers Italian Cuisine Kracker sandwich ($9). The soft 6 strips slab bacon restaurants. TheirP leasantville Pleasantville location: and Pizzeria just opened in Mays sesame seeded roll was filled with 5 stalks celery Landing. I always wanted to try a breaded and fried chicken cutlet, location is already a success and 738 W. Black Horse Pike even though the Mays Landing 3 medium white onions the Pleasantville location but never topped with sautéed broccoli rabe Pleasantville, NJ made it there. That was all the in garlic and extra virgin olive oil, restaurant just opened, there’s 4 T chopped garlic convincing I needed, so I jumped in then covered in sharp provolone no doubt in my mind it will be in (609) 383-9494 the car and headed out. cheese. I dunked the sandwich in a everyone’s top ten in no time. So 3 large bay leaves TheM ays Landing location side of marinara that I ordered and make it your New Year’s Resolution Hours: to come out and support these two 8 oz. (1 stick) butter is take out, delivery, and catering took a bite. Wow. It was heavenly. Open 7 days local guys. There’s some great food only. I grabbed a menu and made a I then dunked an onion ring that Mon-Sat: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 2 cups flour just waiting for you. mental note of the delivery so next came with it and quietly went to my Sun: Noon - 9 p.m. 1 quart heavy cream time I wouldn’t need to leave the happy place. house. Perfect! i noticed that my wife was www.cheechbrothers.com 48 fresh chowder clams i took a look at the menu and also completely silent. I looked menu: 2 lbs. potatoes knew this was going to be a difficult up and she was biting into a decision. Maybe it was because I Cowboy Burger ($8). The burger Great prices and great was starving, but I wanted to order is slathered with Sweet Baby Ray’s food. Check out menus everything. (A starving Tony is a BBQ Sauce, and piled high with which are slightly steam clams in 2 quarts water until open; strain reserving cooking liquid. Allow clams dangerous creature. My wife won’t cheddar cheese, applewood smoked different for each to cook then coarsely chop. even let me go food shopping bacon, and onion rings. It looked anymore since our food bill triples fantastic and even came with a location on their website. Dice the bacon into quarter inch cubes. In a medium soup pot add the bacon and cook every time I do). So I took a deep choice of fries, more onion rings, or over medium heat. While the bacon is rendering, dice the onion and celery into quarter breath, calmed down, and literally a vegetable medley. Tony’s Tip: inch cubes. Once the bacon is a little brown and starting to release fat, add the onions and went with my gut on this one. next time I’m definitely Cheech Brothers has celery. Cook the vegetables until translucent, then add in the garlic and sauté for two more i figuredI would order a going back for one of their Italian some excellent specials. minutes. Add the butter and reduce the heat to low. Once all the butter is melted, add the couple items, get them home, and specialties. Who doesn’t want to You can get a large pizza flour and stir to incorporate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes on low heat. we all could share. My order was chow down on some of Grandma’s ready in a few minutes and I was Lasagna or Mamma’s Manicotti? for only $8 anytime. And whisk in the reserved clam broth and the heavy cream to the flour and vegetable back home in no time. What took They even have a H“ eart-Smart” how about the “Feed the mixture. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes over medium low heat until soup begins to thicken. me by surprise immediately was section (for my friends at Tilton Family” deal with a large the care put into the packaging. Fitness) containing entrees with pizza, any two subs, and meanwhile, in a separate pot add diced potatoes, add enough water to cover and Instead of just wrapping grilled chicken, wheat pastas, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender ( a knife tip should pass through easily). Once soup is sandwiches in paper, these were that come served with a side salad. a two liter bottle of soda thickened, remove from heat and add the chopped clams and potato. placed in Styrofoam containers. It Not many people around here are for only $20! It’s okay if I season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional). was a nice touch. doing that and it’s a nice option for just order that for myself some time, right? yield: 12-15 servings Anthony Previti is a criminal defense attorney who appears frequently in Atlantic County Superior Court and he Enjoy! loves food. If you would like your restaurant featured, please send an email to: [email protected].

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Postal workers from the Pleasantville office leasantville Nick & Marita Vinci, Ray & Jackie Worrick and enjoy a night at Cheech Brothers in P Buzz Muller of Absecon, NJ does his best DeSean Jackson impersonation while competing in the Victor & Lu Powell at Cheech Brothers in Pleasantville ‘Catch the Flying Fish Contest’ at Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood in Atlantic City

Atlantic City has changed greatly in recent years. Yet Angelo’s, located in the Ducktown section of Atlantic City, is a restaurant that has endured and flourished for three generations of Mancuso’s - since 1935 - making this restaurant Johnny’s Cafe an institution in Atlantic City. 9407 Ventnor Avenue, Margate City, NJ | 609-822-1789 More than seventy years of dining excellence have made our homestyle Italian johnnyscafeventnor.com • [email protected] menu age like a fine Italian wine. Through the years, Angelo’s has become a perennial gathering place for friends and a haven for the hungry. We hope you find your dining experience with us a most pleasurable one. Bon Appetite! Giovanna and Johnny Liccio The Mancuso Family Open Year Round For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 2300 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Come see our new Banquet P: 609-344-2439 F: 609-348-1043 • angelosfairmounttavern.com Room with Piano Bar! Happy Hour 4-7 $5.00 CoCktails and appetizers CaLL for detaiLs

Johnny’ s Cafe would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and Blessed new year!

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Angeloni’s II offers the finest Italian-American cuisine in the Atlantic City area. The family-owned and operated businesses have been preparing the finest Italian-American entrees in the greater New Jersey area for over 40 years. We invite you to enjoy the fine dining experience of Angeloni’s II where every detail in your complete satisfaction is our goal. Best food in AC: “Every time I return to my hometown in Trenton, NJ, I visit Angeloni’s in Atlantic City…the best veal dishes in town...recently sent my friends from Las Vegas (Louie Prima Jr. and his band) to Angeloni’s and they loved it...and you will too.” Henry Poreda, Saloonkeeper, Sonny’s Saloon and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada

Nick Valinote Nick Open Monday - Friday for Lunch, Seven Days for Dinner Jimmy Dutton, Anne Madigan, Mike Carson, Lynda Colatrella, Kara Cermanski, Rick Wade and Bill Carson at Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood 2400 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 • (609) 344-7875 • [email protected] We are located on the corner of Arctic & Georgia Avenues

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From left, owner Rich Cornett, Ron Leider, Jason Hall and “Ebby” Cheech 2 GO Cheech Brothers 6279 Old Harding Hwy., Italian Cuisine 738 W. Black Horse Pike Mays Landing, NJ & Pizzeria Pleasantville, NJ 609-625-8989 609-383-9494 We offer a full menu of Pizza, Dinner Entrees, Wings, Subs, Wraps, Panini & More DINE IN ~ PICK UP ~ FREE DELIVERY ~ CATERING ~ CORPORATE ACCOUNTS ORDER ONLINE: WWW.CHEECHBROTHERS.COM The Cheech Brothers: William E. Reynolds, Esq. & Richard Cornett

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Pennsylvania casinos To continue to I’ve just started a brand will never again best make sure that new job with Longport Atlantic City casinos our radio stations Media and News Talk with the Tourism are informative, 1400 WOND Radio. After District in full swing. entertaining and 20 years, I feel like a brand And 2012 will be the deeply involved in new employee all over year when “aviation” giving back to our again. Looking forward By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek The variety of archives ranges from the and the drowning occurrences of their to working hard and Miss America Collection (1922 - Present) first summer in operation). and “high tech jobs” neighbors in Cape It is that time of year when we all think being a part of the most to the Club Harlem Collection to the The library envisions the Atlantic City become synonymous May and Atlantic about making our New Year’s resolutions. dynamic live and local Atlantic City Beach Patrol (ACBP) Experience to host changing exhibits, an with Atlantic County. Counties. With 2012 upon us and the hopes of ending broadcasting team ever assembled in Metro Market history. Collection. There are even photographs and event location for book signings, bad habits and beginning better ones fresh Assemblyman John Amodeo Dave Coskey, Longport Media LLC documents memorializing old Atlantic City additional research space and even a Harry Hurley, Radio Personality in our minds, we need not look further than sports teams including the Sand Snipers museum store. Additionally, The our very own city to get the new year basketball team (1936 - 1937) and the Sea Experience will be a place to display the started on the right foot. I want to lose Gulls hockey team (1932 - 1952). Visitors library's collection of 20,000 old Atlantic We all will witness my hook and Success depends on and researchers can also listen to an array of City postcards, concert tickets and even a sea change in If your New Year's goals include learning eliminate who you surround oral historic projects–stories told through Atlantic City in something new, reading for enjoyment or the old "beer bell" that rang at an old 3 putts.” yourself with in the words and voices of those who lived in Atlantic City hotel every time a new keg 2012. My resolution, business and life. traveling the world–your journey to Atlantic City while its magical and was tapped. and that of the Chris Ferry, Every day in 2012, success can begin at the Atlantic City challenging history unfolded. newsroom of The Chris Ferry I resolve to either Public Library. Admission into the library So keep those resolutions for 2012. Press of Atlantic City, Insurance introduce myself to a is free and the facility has so much to offer COMING SOON: The library plans to open Explore new worlds, learn new things is to provide our print Agency new person, or touch visitors of all ages. and digital audiences base with an old a physical version of its successful online have more fun and start by visiting the deep, balanced and friend or colleague. The January library calendar is jam-packed project: the "Atlantic City Experience." Atlantic City Public Library. insightful coverage of what is going on around us. We Lisa Johnson, with fun and educational classes for kids, also resolve to listen carefully to what the community A spirit of great teens and adults. In addition to utilizing the The Atlantic City Experience begins with the For more information about all the Atlantic is telling us it wants from our newspaper and website. cooperation and Lisa Johnson Communications library's resources for school projects, kids extensive resources contained in the Alfred City Free Public Library has to offer visit camaraderie took M. Heston Collection within the library. This Neil Borowski, The Atlantic City Press can learn to draw their favorite comic book www.acfpl.org or call (609) 345-2269. over in 2011, super heroes. Teens can work hard or play collection contains books, photographs, bringing together [email protected] To give South hard (at scheduled times) in the Teen Zone postcards, audio, video, digital files and our region’s memorabilia pertaining to the history of our influencers, the Jersey the best on the second floor. Adults can partake in In 2012 I plan Sports coverage, free computer training classes and city. The library hopes to expand this concept casino industry, into a world-class museum and educational on practicing our Atlantic City with even bigger participate in the library's Film Society yoga more often. community. As I and better (ages 18+). attraction to share Atlantic City's history and Remembering 2 reflect back on this guests. In 2012, culture with the public at large (i.e. not KISS (keep it sweet past year, I know there is much more work to do. With The Sports Bash But probably the most exciting thing about hidden within the archives). and simple) and cautious enthusiasm, I am wholeheartedly certain that will be better enjoying each and The Atlantic City Public Library is that it then ever for The Atlantic City Experience will house every day because 2012 will prove to be yet another tremendous year houses some of the most interesting facets YOLO (you only for the myriad amenities throughout the destination sports fans in of Atlantic City history. There are interactive exhibits allowing visitors to live once)! resort we call home: Atlantic City, New Jersey.” South Jersey! numerous archives serving as primary essentially travel back in time and experience Don Marrandino Mike Gill historical references located just on Atlantic what a dive from the famous diving horses Phyllis Lacca on Steel Pier actually looked like or how the President, Caesars Atlantic City 97.3 ESPN-FM Radio Show Host Avenue. The archives have been used by President, Masterpiece Advertising producers of the HBO Series "Boardwalk vibe in Club Harlem actually felt. The Empire" to create an authentic Experience has the potential to bring to life representation of all that was Atlantic City the history of the Atlantic City Beach during the roaring 1920s. Patrol–the FIRST beach patrol in the country. 60 | The Boardwalk Journal | January 2012 (The library has records of the first guards curtain call b y Da v i d Sp a t z SO muCH to cELEBratE Don Rickles is Still Mr . Warmth ENTERTAiNmENT imAx For the first time in 33 years, I didn’t want to talk Dad loved Lenny, but to Don Rickles. he loved his state pharmacy Just two weeks earlier, Don Rickles suffered the most unthinkable of license even more. He family tragedies—he buried his son. wouldn’t help Lenny Bruce. larry Rickles, 41, was a writer whose credits included Murphy i grabbed the keys Brown and who won a primetime Emmy Award as a co-producer of an to the delivery car and HBO documentary about his dad. He died December 3rd of respiratory sprinted out of the store. CHAkA kHAN SuPER BRAwl i Lou Neglia’s failure related to pneumonia. ten minutes later, I Saturday, January 21 SPiVEy VS. VASquEz RiNG OF COmBAT xxxix Don Rickles is 85, and he’s right out of the old “show-must-go-on” pulled into the parking Championship mixed martial arts era. Even though his grief was still fresh, he had no intention of canceling lot of the Crusader Motel 9pM Showtime naba lightweight Championship his New Year’s Eve gig at Harrah’s Resort. and was told by the desk Saturday, February 4 Friday, February 10 i’ve known Rickles since 1978, when he was the third act to headline clerk to leave the package Presented by dee lee Promotions in Atlantic City’s first casino. Over the years, I got to know him well enough with him. plus 5 exciting bouts including miSSiON: imPOSSiBlE to warrant an invite to the “let’s-hang-out-with-Rickles-in-the-lounge” thing, “Can’t do it, against Heavyweight Chazz Whitherspoon GHOST PROTOCOl and I willingly admit those were some fun, alcohol-fueled times. the law,” I lied, ad-libbing a NOw PlAyiNG iN imAx but I also did the “let’s-just-hang-in-the-dressing-room-and-order- reason on the spot. “It has this film includes a six dinner” thing, too, where Don didn’t have to be “on” like he did in the to be personally delivered to the person for whom it was prescribed.” minute prologue lounge or in a restaurant. I’ve seen two very different sides ofM r. Warmth, i was told where to find the country’s hottest comedian, located the of the dark Knight rises which may be why I was the only media person he agreed to speak with third-floor room and knocked. opening in imaX July 2012 following his son’s death. “Drug store,” I shouted. as much as we tried to make the phone call seem “normal,” I knew The door was opened by a slightly built African-American man. Rated PG-13 it was anything but, and I suspect he did, too. I think we both felt a little “Prescription for Mr. Rickles?” I asked quietly, unable to hide my B-STREET BAND awkward, which is why I didn’t want to do the phoner. disappointment. “It’s four dollars.” TOTO CuTuGNO TROP lOVES lOCAlS “the original Springsteen tribute band” Italian Pop Star Special offers for residents of he couldn’t hide the sadness in his voice as he talked about needing to he asked if I had change for a five, then handed me a $500 bill. I grand exhibition Center, Saturday & Sunday atlantic and Cape may Counties* work on New Year’s Eve because it was his best therapy to deal with his loss. didn’t have change for that. 4th Floor, South tower i was surprised to find myself feeling a little depressed after the call. he knocked softly three times on the door of the next room. March 24 & 25 Visit Tropicana.net/locals Saturday, February 11 I thought 37 years in the media had stripped me of my capacity to feel Don Rickles answered wearing shorts and a polo shirt and looking… $ anything—an occupational hazard in this line of work. well, looking like he had a sore throat. Fortunately, he had smaller bills tickets 15 • Standing Room Only but then I thought about the very first time I met Don Rickles. I than the man I later came to know as Harry Goins, who was Rickles’ valet www.bstreetband.com relived the moment in my head, and within a few minutes, the depression for more than 40 years. All ENTERTAiNmENT & imAx: For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, dial 1-800-745-3000 or visit the Tropicana Box Office. THE ulTimATE wAVE had been replaced by a smile and a chuckle. “Thanks, kid,”M r. Warmth said with a raspy voice, handing me a generous Text “SHOWS” to 609-705-TROP to receive the latest entertainment information! Show schedules subject to change. TAHiTi 3D here’s how it all went down: tip. I told him that I hoped he felt better and wished him luck on his gig. Featuring Kelly Slater it was the summer of ’68. I had a freshly minted driver’s license, a “Hey kid, let’s have some fun,” he said. OPENiNG SuNDAy, speedboat at my disposal and a job as a pharmacy apprentice in my dad’s he stepped over to the balcony railing and looked down at the pool, PROmOS You don’t have to be a high roller to be a millionaire Wildwood drug store. Life was good. which was filled with tourists. JANuARy 1, 2012 One day, we received breaking news on the entertainment and “Hey,” he bellowed, loud enough to be heard two motels away. one million dollar medical fronts, delivered via the hotline reserved just for doctors. “Everybody out of the pool. The lady in the red bathing suit just peed.” Don Rickles had a sore throat. And he needed some medicine everyone in and out of the pool froze for a second, then dissolved delivered to his motel room, stat, before he opened a weeklong gig at the into laughter. Rickles looked at me and smiled. BlACkJACk old Stardust nightclub. “See ya, kid,” he said. Don Rickles and his sore throat disappeared into challenge we filled the prescription for antibiotic capsules and an antiseptic the motel room. throat spray. Then I pulled rank. 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