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8 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 sold sold sold the raw feed sold margate margate margate ‘The Celebrity Roast of Harry Hurley’, which was held on March 23 at the Greate Bay Golf and Country Club, featured a who’s who of roasters and attendees who came out sold sold to support the Egg Harbor Township Republican Organization and the Hurley in the My clients Morning Golf Open. The organizer / MC of the event was Egg Harbor Township czar James “Sonny” McCullough and the roasters were: Chuck Malamut, Fred Nickles, Jim Fraser, are enjoying Paul D’Amato, Esq., James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. and the always outrageous Gregory Gregory. In attendance were Congressman Frank LoBiondo, Senator Jeff Van Drew, Senator Joe Kyrillos, Assemblymen John Amodeo & Chris Brown, former Assemblyman Kirk Conover, their shore Freeholder Chairman Frank Formica, Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford, WOND President Dave Coskey, broadcasting legends Ed Hurst & Barbara Altman, Harry’s twin longport (soon to be under construction) ventnor brother Don P. Hurley and a capacity crowd of close to 150 people. The event was a huge homes. success and comes on the heels of last year’s Celebrity Roast of Jake Glassey… With Beyonce and Maroon 5 set to kick things off next month at Revel and Madonna set to sold sold play Boardwalk Hall in September, the Atlantic City Summer Entertainment schedule has Why aren’t a very strong set of bookends. So what’s in between? Sting, The Beach Boys, Rick Ross, Fred Durst, New Edition, Boyz II Men, The Black Keys, Pitbull, Ringo Starr, Crosby Stills & Nash, James Taylor, Sarah Mclachlan, The B-52’s, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Keith you? Urban, Phish, Metallica and if Governor Chris Christie has his way, Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band. Not too shabby Atlantic City … yourshorehouseawaits.com What’s in a name? Plenty, if you ask Patrick Rosenello, Executive Director for the margate ventnor Wildwoods’ Downtown Business Improvement District and Boardwalk Special Improvement District, who recently told the Press of Atlantic City that he was shocked when he learned that the Atlantic City Alliance had chosen “Do AC!” as its new slogan, when “Do sold sold sold Wildwood” has been in play since 2007. Oops … Sources tell The Boardwalk Journal that the following “original” slogans were passed over: What happens in Atlantic City stays in Atlantic City, Atlantic City: Just Do It, Atlantic City: I’m lovin’ it, Atlantic City: Have it Your Way, I Love AC, Atlantic City: Finger Lickin’ good … you get the point. Come on Atlantic City Alliance, you’re getting close to $30 million, the least you can do is come up with something original. That being said, I happen to like “Do AC!” and hope that Wildwood considers coining a new slogan for itself to avoid any confusion. Something original like, “The Wildwoods’… they’re G-r-r-reat!”… margate margate longport The 10th Annual Shirley Mae Run and Michael J. Walk is set to kick off on Saturday May 12th in front of Tropicana Casino and Resort on the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. For more information on this amazing charity, go to www.shirleymaefund.org or call 609 822 7172 … The Boardwalk Journal would like to offer its condolences to former Atlantic City Business Administrator Domenic Cappella and his family on the recent passing of his wife Geraldine and to the Callaway family on the recent passing of their brother Jihad Abdullah … May they both rest in peace …

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Shore Medical Center’s Foundation Hosts Event for Donors Harry Hurley Roast and Benefactors in West Palm Beach, FLorida Egg Harbor Township Mayor Sonny McCullough and the Egg Harbor Township On Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Shore Medical Center representatives mingled with major donors and benefactors of Shore’s Foundation Republican Organization roasted the “Mayor of the Mid-day” and presented the during a reception at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, FL. Meeting with guests were Ron Johnson, Shore Medical Center Bob Reed Award on March 23 at Greate Bay Golf and Country Club President & CEO, and William Elliott, Executive Director of the Foundation. Other speakers included surgeon David May, MD, the latest All Harry Hurley Roast images by Don P. Hurley addition to the Shore Physicians Group; Roberta May, DO, from Bayfront Emergency Physicians; and Magna Chang Dias, MD, Medical Director, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Pediatric Care Network at Shore Medical Center.

Assemblymen Chris Brown and John Amodeo Congressman Frank LoBiondo and Chuck “Dice” Malamut with Harry Hurley Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford Patricia Capaldi, Bonnie Siok, and Herbert Lipson, of the Shore Medical Jan Scarpa, Ruthie Harrison, Bonnie Siok and Edwina Hansen Center Foundation Board of Trustees, Carol Lipson and Don Siok

Hurley and the great Sonny McCullough Frank Finnerty receiving the Annual The loquacious Fred Nickles Committeeman Bob Reed Award for public service Shore Medical Center President & CEO Cathie Kane and Patti Lees Marie Fifis, Bill Elliott, Executive Director of the Shore Medical Ron Johnson with Michael Azeez Center Foundation, his wife Muriel and Nicholas Fifis

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14 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 15 out & about Laptop drive at Atlantic Cape Tropicana Honored The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation created an Tropicana was recognized as an “Employer Patriot” because Restaurant Gala Raises $140,000 for Student Scholarships opportunity for Atlantic Cape students through a generous of their hiring “Citizen Soldiers” as well as their pro-active The 29th anniversary of the Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala raised $140,000 for student scholarships and Atlantic laptop drive. Atlantic Cape Foundation Board members William recruitment of military veterans through ESGR’s Hero2Hired Cape Foundation operations and featured more than 50 of the region’s top restaurants at the March 22 event. Bally’s Atlantic City hosted McMahon III of McMahon Agency in Ocean City, Will Morey (H2H.jobs) by the NJ National Guard the annual fundraiser, which featured a royal theme, “Dine Like Royalty.” The event showcased the talents of the culinary students at the of Morey’s Piers in Wildwood and Tim Rundall of South Jersey Academy of Culinary Arts, who prepared thousands of sumptuous hot and cold hors d’oeuvres served during cocktail hour. Industries, Inc. in Hammonton, donated gently used laptops to Atlantic Cape students Joushlyn Loya and Enrique Ramos of Mays Landing, and Kenneth Witkowsky of Cape May.

Restaurant Gala honoree Chef Deb Pellegrino ’92, executive pastry chef at Harrah’s and Showboat Atlantic City; Diane T. McKoy, CPA, Atlantic Cape Foundation president; Dr. Patricia Gentile, dean of Continuing Education, Resource Development and Cape May County Campus From left: Alonna Brown, Assistant Director of Atlantic Cape’s From left: Jerome Jenkins of CSM NJ Army Nat. Guard; Brigadier Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Peter Mora and Atlantic Operations at Atlantic Cape; and Atlantic Cape Community College Student Support Services; laptop recipients Joushlyn Loya General Michael L. Cunniff; President/CEO of Tropicana Tony Cape Community College Foundation President Diane T. McKoy, CPA, Restaurant Gala Committee co-chairs Co-Chairs Justine Coyle, Vice and Enrique Ramos of Mays Landing; and Anita Polanco, Rodio; NJ Director of Employee Outreach, Donna Clementoni; and present the 2012 Restaurant Gala proceeds. President, TD Bank, and Fran Coppola, Historic Towne of Smithville Director of Student Support Services. Tropicana Senior Vice President of Casino Operations, Steve Callender

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Guy Collins, with his horse Black, demonstrates cattle roping to promote the Atlantic City All American Rodeo. Guy explains the special skills required of himself and Black, and answer questions. The Tropicana Casino and Resort’s Executive Team were present and handed out 20 complimentary tickets to the Rodeo. Chef Deb Pellegrino helps ACA student Academy of Culinary Arts students help Brendan Riley of Voorhees prepare hors Academy of Culinary Arts student Chrissy and Toni Walton of Sweet T’s d’oeuvres for the Gala cocktail reception Alexander Velez serves Michael Kernan Bakeshop in Haddonfield 16 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 Cutting EdgE REsults From a Dynamite Team THE CLIENT COMES FIRST. ALL THE TIME.

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Many of you who I, myself, am looking to forward to Wall Street’s perspective on our ride in to Atlantic moderating what should be a lively financial future. City on the and fascinating discussion of internet Expressway have gaming. You may recall that both I consider myself fortunate to have noticed the big Houses of the Legislature passed Bills been in on the founding not only of billboard which to legalize online gaming last year, the Gaming Congress (with Michael advertises the 16th Annual East Coast which were subsequently vetoed by Pollock) but of the Lloyd D. Levenson Gaming Congress and Hospitality Governor Christie because of legal and Institute on Gaming, Hospitality & Forum. Scheduled for May 16th and constitutional concerns. Since then, Tourism, because I have been able to 17th, this year’s Congress should be the United States Justice Department witness personally the growth and particularly exciting as we are holding has issued a ruling which may open expansion of this exciting industry in it in combination with the Atlantic City the door to online gaming (other than our area. I am particularly delighted Hospitality Trade Show. sports betting) and which has to see that many others agree that we prompted renewed legislative action. must look beyond gaming to make our The underlying idea is that everyone It is still unknown whether the city a vibrant, full-featured destination already associates Atlantic City with Legislature will pass a Bill which the resort. While there are certainly some of the finest casino gaming Governor will approve and whether differences of opinion among the anywhere. Our plan, however, is to the issue must come before the voters experts and a whole host of difficult make sure that the world is aware that this November on a referendum to challenges ahead, I believe that Atlantic City offers a wide variety of amend the Constitution. everyone agrees that the free exchange hospitality services, including fine of innovative ideas is at the core of the restaurants, exciting retail stores, The aforementioned Governor Chris East Coast Gaming Congress and Scott Butera Kevin DeSanctis Mitchell Etess Robert Griffin Gary Loveman Virginia McDowell Timothy J. Wilmott beautiful beaches, and 1,001 other Christie will deliver the luncheon Hospitality Forum and is essential to types of entertainment. keynote address on May 17th and our economic future. will, I expect, speak of Trenton’s vision To meet this ambitious goal, we have for strengthening the Atlantic City My only problem now is trying to be expanded the program to fill a day and a economy through various initiatives patient while waiting for the 17th half, and will feature acknowledged including the Tourism District, under Annual East Coast Gaming Congress leaders of both the casino and the day to day leadership of Executive & Hospitality Forum in the spring of hospitality industries. In addition to the Director John Palmieri. 2013. I already have some ideas. . . . speakers, panel discussions, and educational presentations, the Atlantic Top leaders in the casino and Approved for 4 general CLE credits in Pennsylvania and 4.8 general CLE credits in New Jersey (pending) City Hospitality Trade Show will feature hospitality industries will join Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive over 100 exhibit booths. Liza Cartmell, together to address issues such as the Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper Organized and Produced by Excecutive Director of the Atlantic City growing competition which East Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law Departments in Atlantic City and Alliance, the marketing arm of the Coast gaming faces, methods of Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at casino industry, will kick off the expanding the public’s perception of (609)344-3161 or by email at Congress on the afternoon of May 16. the casino environment, as well as [email protected]. 24 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 Who’s Who Who’s Who at the Jersey Shore at the Jersey Shore

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Cheri Rice-Cottelli oot k to golf at a young teach, and play golf on the weekends and during the summers. Jason Wiegand is a man who can hardly believe the position for Head Golf Pro opened up back here in age. With a family home located on Greate Bay Golf Course in being a schoolteacher had additional advantages for Rice- his luck. As someone who did his fair share of career seeking, Brigantine, Wiegand was as much a shoo-in for his past Somers Point, proximity was just one of the factors that led her Cottelli—it was while teaching that she met her husband, fellow he never imagined he would be in the position he’s in now, and history and familiarity with Brigantine as for his experience to the game. Introduced to the sport by her father, an avid golfer, teacher Brian Cottelli. Her golf game also got a boost from her he wouldn’t change it for the world. Wiegand is both the head working with such renowned golf pros. Rice-Cottelli started playing when she was just eleven, and began marriage—with her husband and father-in-law, both golfers, golf professional as well as the general manager of The Links at he hasn’t looked back since. Although this past year has taking it seriously by the time she was in eighth grade. From there, Rice-Cottelli, along with her father, have a perfect foursome. Brigantine Beach, maintaining a dual position that is fairly unique. brought extra responsibilities—the general manager position she stuck with the game. Though there was only a men’s golf rice-Cottelli continues to squeeze it all in—teaching in the In the world of country clubs and golf courses, besides the golf was added to his plate within the past year—he “loves what he team at Mainland Regional High School, where she was enrolled, classroom, as well as teaching on the golf course—(she is the pro’s, there is usually a general manager. At The Links at Brigantine does so much that he doesn’t mind putting in the extra time.” Rice-Cottelli signed on, becoming one of the only women playing golf pro at Hamilton Trails Golf Club and Driving Range) but Beach, both of these roles—head golf professional and general That’s good news for the course as well as the guests visiting the Varsity level golf in all of South Jersey. admits that the actual playing of golf has taken a backseat to a new manager—are filled by Wiegand. area every year. As the closest golf course to Atlantic City, The a golf scholarship to Rutgers University in 1993 kept Rice- passion of hers…her son. in addition to the tremendous staff that supportsW iegand, Links sees around 30,000 rounds of golf a year. According to Cottelli right in the heart of the game. While playing on the rice-Cottelli’s son is just a toddler, but she looks forward he’s got the experience to make his dual position work. From Wiegand, The Links is a terrific property with down-to-earth school team, where she set four individual Rutgers University to the day that he’ll learn to play like she did. “His poppop will Pennsylvania to Florida, Wiegand has had the opportunity to members and a staff that feels like family. “It is exactly,” said school records, she also spent her academic career preparing for probably teach him too,” Rice-Cottelli explained. For now, they’re work at some large scale courses as well as from some of the Wiegand, “where I want to be.” the world of golf. Rice-Cottelli majored in sports management enjoying their time together, on and off the golf course. She best in the business. He admits, however, that it wasn’t always and was enrolled in the LPG program, a four year training explained, “He loves to ride the golf carts.” this way. Jason Wiegand program that earned her a Class A LPGA Membership, allowing rice-Cottelli teaches ½ hour and hour long lessons as well when Wiegand graduated from Central Bucks East High School in 1992, he didn’t know what he wanted to do. While her to teach professionally as well as run a golf course, among as summer clinics at Hamilton Trails. She can be reached at he had golfed since he was eight, he didn’t take it seriously, and other qualifications. [email protected] or 609.338.7785. wasn’t considering it a career option. Instead, he job hopped, rice-Cottelli began playing professionally hoping to find the right career to match his personality, going from upon her graduation from Rutgers in 1997. For ten accounting work at Prudential Insurance to milk delivery, selling years, Rice-Cottelli played professionally, earning shoes, and even building gas pumps for mines, which was the golf titles like 2nd place in the 1998 Northeast absolute worst according to Wiegand, and the one that pushed him LPGA Club & Teaching Division Championship, to make a serious change. Quarterfinalist in the Public Links Championship, in 2001, Wiegand, after having talked to Bill Blewitt, and Champion of the 1999 Northeast LPGA Club family friend and golf pro at Limekiln Golf Club in Ambler, and Teaching Division. While she continued to PA, decided to get serious, and enrolled in the Golf Academy love the game of golf, life ‘on tour’ began to lose its of America in Myrtle Beach. Wiegand was now on track for his appeal. Rice-Cottelli decided to pursue something dream job, but he had a few steps to go to get there, the first of more stable, while still enjoying one of her favorite which was his job as an assistant golf pro in Doylestown, and aspects of golf—teaching. then, fortuitously, here in Brigantine. While Wiegand loved after graduating from Stockton State Brigantine from the get-go, he took the opportunity to move College with a degree in teaching in 2005, Rice- from this area to the Tampa Bay area in Florida to work at Cottelli began her teaching career in Egg Harbor Innisbrook, a renowned multi-course golf resort, which is part Township. A fifth grade teacher, she has now been of the Salamander family of resorts. teaching for seven years, and is currently at the at Innisbrook, Wiegand, who moved from assistant Dr. Joyanne D. Miller School on Alder Avenue golf professional to the head golf professional at the Island in EHT. Her position as a schoolteacher was a Course during his two years at there, was under the direct perfect choice—Rice-Cottelli loves her position Cheri Rice-Cotelli supervision of Director of Golf, Jay Overton, from whom as a schoolteacher, and for a long time, still got to he learned a tremendous amount. So much so that when

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Paul Giunta Elisha Carson Linwood Country Club, now in its 90th year, is Carson’s favorite event is the club’s signature Member/Guest Born and raised in Somers Point, New Jersey, Paul also. When asked if his sons would grow up to be the fourth one of South Jersey’s premiere private country clubs. As such, it needs event, in which forty to fifty members are invited to bring non-member Giunta knew that he would one day go into the family business at Shore generation of Shore True Value Hardware, Giunta explained an experienced, qualified professional to run it. Enter Elisha Carson, guests for a two day food and golf extravaganza. Carson explained, True Value Hardware. He started early. Giunta can remember all the that he would love them to join him but that he “wants them to Club House Manager of Linwood Country Club for the past year. “Guests come in from all over the place…some are flying in from way back when he was in the fourth and fifth grades, being sent by his experience other work environments too. They can always come Carson has the kind of experience necessary to run a Country Florida to make it.” mother to help his dad by sweeping the store. After graduating from back to the family business.” Club as large, busy, and prestigious as Linwood’s. During Carson’s time whatever the event, Carson is glad she’s here. She particularly Mainland in 1988, Giunta left the area, attendingG reen Mountain shore True Value Hardware is located on 515 New Road in college, where she pursued an accounting degree, she worked as a enjoys the club members, a group that is laid back and casual. In fact, College in Vermont to study business. He loved it in Vermont, but as in Somers Point and is open Monday through Friday from 8am server at the Merchantville Country Club—dubbed the “Best Kept Carson likes the area so much that she’s making it official by moving Giunta explained, he “had sand in his shoes”, and so moved back to to 7pm, Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 8am to Secret in Southern New Jersey”—in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. During from her native Cinnaminson (she has over an hour commute each Somers Point after graduation. 4pm. A Few Bucks is open Monday through Saturday, 9am to college, she was promoted to the dining manager. Upon graduating in way), to her new home at the shore. Welcome to town, Ms. Carson. Fast forward to 2005, when Giunta’s father retired and Giunta 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. To donate, or for more 1994, Carson was promoted again…this time to office manager of the Jr. stepped in as the owner of Shore True Value Hardware, making information on the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation, visit club. As office manager of “one of the ten oldest clubs in the country”, him a third generation owner—his grandfather Sam Giunta opened www.deanrandazzocancerfoundation.org. according to the Merchantville Country Club website, Carson was the store in 1963—along with his business partner and sister, Alison gaining valuable experience. But she didn’t stop there. Finally, Carson Dannehower. In addition to owning Shore True Value Hardware, continued her rise to the top and was promoted to General Manager at Giunta and Dannehower own ‘A Few Bucks’, a discount store located Merchantville, a position she maintained for fourteen years. across the street from Shore True Value Hardware on New Road in Those fourteen years provided a tremendous amount of Somers Point. exposure and expertise to Carson. Eventually, however, she felt she with two successful businesses and twenty employees had accomplished everything that she had set out to do there. It was between the two stores, his professional life keeps Giunta quite time for a change. The change brought her directly to South Jersey, a busy. However, he still makes the time for the community. Not place she had visited, a place she had family, and a place boasting the only has Giunta spent time on the board of directors for Shore esteemed Linwood Country Club. Medical Center, but he is currently serving as the vice president linwood Country Club is different thanM erchantville Country of the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit Club in several ways, but perhaps the most noticeable is in size. foundation inspired by surfing legend and cancer survivor, Dean Linwood is a bigger operation with larger scale events and around 300 Randazzo, to “raise money for cancer research and awareness and members, but the transition has been seamless for Carson. assist individuals battling cancer both financially and emotionally”, as Club House Manager, Carson reports directly to the club’s according to the DRCF website. Board of Directors, and has her hands in everything from the members giunta’s work for the DRCF is close to his heart. A surfer dining area, menu planning, and event planning, often collaborating himself, Giunta personally oversees one of the four main annual with the chef, office manager, and events manager while overseeing fundraising events for the foundation, Paddle for a Cause, a 22.5 a staff of forty employees.W hen asked about her typical day, Carson mile paddle around Absecon Island, sanctioned by the World chuckled and responded, “There is no typical day.” Every day is Paddle Association. The fifth annualP addle for a Cause will different. Tomorrow, for example, Carson will get up early for a be held on June 16th, and a minimum of $200 is needed for meeting in Wayne, PA before heading back to the club for an afternoon registration. Last year, the Paddle for a Cause event raised over of work and then attending a meeting with the board of directors in the $25,000 with 74 paddlers involved, and this year Giunta is hoping evening. She attends all of the large indoor events—about sixty five per for even more. The foundation “has donated over $200,000.00 to year—as well as the ten private events annually held for club members. date and it’s very rewarding,” explained Giunta. “We raise money The members-only events hosted by the club are elaborate, fun for local individuals with cancer who are (struggling financially)… affairs. From aM emories in Margate Event with Jerry Blavat, to an it goes a long way…so they can concentrate on healing.” annual Opening Bash that welcomes members back for the season— if it seems like Giunta’s plate is too full for him to have this year’s Opening Bash is scheduled for June 1st, and an upscale any fun, think again. Giunta still manages to surf fairly often, barbeque as well as entertainment by The Exceptions is planned—they especially now that his two sons, ages 13 and 11, are surfers AndrewPaul Giunta Latz are events that members don’t want to miss. Elisha Carson

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Ashley Franchini

When Margate realtor Ashley Franchini says understands the importance of listening to her clients, that she is going to work tirelessly and relentlessly for her clients, understanding what their particular needs are, and then finding as she does on her website at www.franchinirealestate.com, she what they’re looking for. “Sometimes we find it in a day, sometimes isn’t kidding. Franchini has been so busy doing what she does it takes over a year,” Franchini explained, “but we always find it.” best—working indefatigably for her real estate clients—that she Franchini is just as determined when it comes to her selling could barely make the time for an interview with the Boardwalk clients. “I don’t just take listings and advertise them all the same Journal, and had to correspond almost exclusively via email in time way,” Franchini explained. “Listing and selling a property requires squeezed between clients. an insight into the attributes of the property, and a specialized Franchini, who grew up at the Jersey Shore, has always been marketing plan to reach potential purchasers.” Franchini utilizes passionate about real estate. Though she enjoyed practicing law multiple marketing channels, from traditional print and magazine at the Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, an international law firm in in marketing, direct mail, social networking, outreach to a buyer’s Philadelphia for four years after graduating from Rutgers University “rich” list, a global streaming of high end properties as well as and then Rutgers School of Law, she found herself missing the featured articles in high end publications like Architectural Digest shore. “I had sand in my shoes, so I decided to return to the Jersey and New Jersey Lifestyle. Franchini also maintains a privately shore to do what I love,” Franchini explained. Her law experience, developed list of potential purchasers for high end properties, a list Franchini continued, has been instrumental to her real estate she sometimes utilizes prior to listing a home on the open market, career, saying, “The great thing is that many of the skills I learned at the request of sellers who prefer private sales. practicing law are directly transferrable to real estate, including the while Franchini is clearly critical to her own success, she is art of negotiation and the importance of client service.” quick to credit the teams that surround her…both her real estate it doesn’t hurt, when immersed in work, to love the job team, whom she refers to as ‘family’, and her actual family. As for you’re doing. And Franchini does. “I absolutely love my job,” said her real estate family, a team Franchini has carefully built with Franchini, “and I think that is probably the main reason that I am experienced and dedicated members, Franchini offers, “We don’t incredibly busy.” At a time when the media seems fixated on the have an ever changing list of team members, so our clients get the negative aspects of the economy, particularly on the ‘down’ real benefit of consistency and knowledge, and we are always available estate market, Franchini remains busy. “My real estate practice to them.” combines the traditional aspects of real estate with a cutting edge, Franchini’s actual family, which consists of her lawyer husband client focused platform. I think that’s why I have such an incredibly John and three young sons, also plays a role in her real estate large and loyal client base,” she explained. success. Not only does Franchini receive support from her family, The other reason is most likely Franchini’s incredible but being a working mother often “helps me understand what customer service. Franchini relayed the following story, “I had other people are looking for and need in a house,” she explained. a client who wanted to be on Bayshore Drive, and was involved in addition to her real estate team and her family, Franchini in a bidding war on the property. I advised my client that the credits one more group with her success—her clients. “More other purchaser had driven up the price beyond the property’s often than not…clients are well informed before I even meet worth, and that we should withdraw our offer on the property with them…information about properties and prices are readily and wait for a better situation. My client agreed with my advice, available on the internet,” keeping Franchini incredibly busy. “The and particularly appreciated my insight, which was against my spring market is here,” Franchini said, “and I am taking buyers out own interests since it meant I would not receive a commission. every day who are ready, willing, able to buy, and (who) want to be The other buyer bought the property at an increased price, and in their house by Memorial Day.” then about a year later was forced to sell and my client bought the ashley Franchini and The Franchini Real Estate Team property at a 40% discount. This is the way I approach my clients of Soleil Sotheby’s International Realty can be reached at who are interested in purchasing at the shore.” 609.487.8000 or online at www.franchinirealestate.com or www. she’s got plenty of experience to back up those suggestions. YourShoreHouseAwaits.com. Franchini can be reached directly at As one of the most successful realtors at Sotheby’s, Franchini 609.233.6116.

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ou could almost see it. Jackie, in sunglasses and headscarf, A Love Letter to the Past Over time, a portion of the property was sold to make way for joined us on the tour to point out some of the historic detail. Tina keeping a watchful eye on little Caroline and John, Jr., as herman and Maxine Kimball commissioned the magnificent bay Brittany Estates. The main house and the guest house remained under noted the ironstone on the home’s exterior. The gray stone had traces members of America’s most glamorous political dynasty front estate in 1935. After all, they had the means; the Kimball family current ownership. of metallic orange where the iron had oxidized. played touch football on the lawn. In fact, it was Hyannis owned the highly successful Kimball Glass Company. Completed in and as it happens as time travels on, the current owners too are “It’s native to the area,” she explained. “This is really something YPort, and not Ocean City, N.J., that was the first thought to cross my 1940, the home is a ‘love letter’ to the past with master craftsmanship ready to downsize. They put their home, and their trust, in Ashley special. You really don’t see it anymore. Today’s homes work so hard mind when I stepped out onto the immaculate lawn of the complex at so detailed that it simply doesn’t exist in today’s homes—but more Franchini, realtor-associate of Soleil Sotheby’s International Realty. to try to get this classic, historic look, but this is the ‘real deal.’” She 250 Bay Road. on that later. Herman and Maxine would live there happily, but for pointed out the real slate roof. “This would just be so costly to put real it’s no wonder. With the endless panoramic view of the bay, reasons unknown, their children opted to sell the property. The ‘Real Deal’ slate on a home of this size today.” framed by a perfect white picket fence, the scene was so reminiscent watson Rulon, former president of the National Restaurant “This is the type of property that stands the test of time,” said of the Kennedy complex that it was natural to make the comparison. Association, bought the estate. In 1972, he added the guesthouse, a Ashley. “It’s historic but easy to live in because of its timeless elegance An Ideal Location It helped that the expansive home—make that homes—was historic 3,600 square foot version of the main house. He sold to the current in design and construction.” “This home reminds me of the summer mansions in Newport, in its own right. owners in 1985. tina Leonard, proprietor, Dee Décor & Design, agreed. She Rhode Island,” she added. “Of course, this wouldn’t just be a summer

34 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 35 home. Ocean City is a wonderful place to The effect is dramatic, yet cozy. The feeling is accentuated by live year-round.” a gorgeous ironstone and flagstone fireplace, measuring 6 feet locals know Ocean City in both of its high. A window offers an endless view of the water outside, iterations: as a sleepy town in the winter and and a custom made window seat on which to gaze out. Look as a hotspot of entertainment and family up and there’s a glimpse of the upstairs through a railed second fun in the summer time. Named “America’s floor balcony. The detail of the carved wood was not lost on us. Greatest Family Beach Island Resort,” Tina pointed out the pegged hardwood beneath our feet. Ocean City is home to a thriving downtown shopping district, over a hundred eateries, The Tackle Room eight miles of beaches, a bustling Boardwalk, Off of the living room was the Tackle Room, a smaller, and a beautiful bay front. cozier retreat with brick flooring and the same dramatic but you wouldn’t even know you were rafters. Step down into the room, and you noticed the so close to the center of it all—standing intricately carved wooden pineapple perched at the corner outside on the lawn of 250 Bay Road, of the stair rail. A second fireplace was bordered in ceramic it’s quiet as can be. “That’s because we’re tiles that depicted ducks and local birds. This was a space for in the Gardens neighborhood of Ocean reading, for thinking, for reflecting on the day’s activities and City,” noted Ashley. “It’s a very exclusive planning tomorrow’s. neighborhood. This is the place where you’ll find manicured lawns and many beautiful Dining In Style homes, starting in the million-dollar range.” we backtracked to the home’s entryway, to explore the other part of the house. There was the dining room with its Making A Grand Entrance teak floors, wide cherry paneling, and large bow window The greenery that surrounds this facing the bay. There’s ample room to seat a party of 20. particular estate was a carefully chosen mix of unique variety evergreens and flowering From Gourmet to Everyday plants. “It’s a perfect mix for the shore,” said we passed a butler’s pantry and wet bar sink en route Tina, who took mental notes on what she to the elaborately equipped custom kitchen. Pale colored now wanted to do in her home garden. cabinets and granite countertops formed the backdrop for we walked around to the estate’s grand this modern kitchen. A center island with a thick wood top entrance, and it was a worthy introduction anchored the space. High-end appliances were throughout, to this phenomenal property. Behind the including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, two Miele dishwashers, two iron gates was a circular drive, paved in Thermidor ovens and two full sinks. Belgian granite in a cobblestone pattern. At “This was very well thought out,” noted Tina. “You have a the center stood a fountains framed by twin beautiful view of the water while you’re working at the sink.” stone herons. It foreshadowed the detailed Unlike the hardwood or natural brick featured in other carvings that we would find within. parts of the house, the kitchen had ceramic tile. Tiny accent The steps were made of flagstone, tiles offered bits of color and pattern in “the which Tina pointed out combined Portuguese style,” according to Tina. beautifully with the ironstone on the walls Just a few steps away, we found a little room and the granite cobblestones below. We off the kitchen that led to the backyard. It was stepped through double entry doors into perfect for storing supplies or gardening tools. a sunroom; then through a heavy wooden But we didn’t head outside just yet. We followed Dutch door into the coolness of the the hallway to two more bedrooms with full entryway. Cement plaster walls lined the baths just a short distance from the kitchen. interior. They, too, were cool to the touch. In their time, this Beneath our feet was a floor of brick. living space was Thank goodness for comfortable likely reserved for walking shoes. The main house measured the live-in help at approximately 7,500 square feet. It featured the house. 17 rooms, 6 bedrooms and 7 baths. We were Sitting Rooms, about to get a workout. Sun Rooms A Living Room “To Die For” The main house ashley nodded toward the elevator at dazzled with the end of the entryway, but led us to the the number of right instead, into the living room. With its choices for where 18-foot ceiling, the room’s exposed beams you could relax. meet high overhead in an A-frame formation. The Kirkman Room offered a

36 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 37 house has a full attic, a concrete basement, and a metal-lined camphor closet. It also has multi-zone heat and central air. We took the back stairs to the kitchen, and then headed through the breezeway connecting main house to guest house. The breezeway resembled a greenhouse with its abundance of windows and rows and rows of plants. built for entertaining. natural,” she said. “Also, very beautiful.” Comfortable seating areas, and a dining table completed the She gestured to the white picket fence that edged the property and More Than a rest of the great room. “There’s so much space but it doesn’t feel so elegantly framed the view of the water from the perspective on the Guest Cottage cavernous,” noted Tina. “It’s very cozy.” ground. “Everyone wants that white picket fence, but this really takes tina described the the idea to a new level, doesn’t it?” guest home as an Bed, Bath and Beyond “I could just see the Kennedys on the lawn, waiting for the football to “updated Nantucket Down the hall, we toured the bedrooms. Each had its own full be tossed,” she added. “I think this house is just waiting for someone cottage,” but truly that bathroom, including one bedroom that featured an extra long bathtub. to fly a flag up that flagpole, and call it home.” comfortable place not too far from the kitchen and dining areas. A might give you the idea The master bedroom was spacious with plenty of windows, sun room let in plenty of light for reading or playing board games that it was cozy. Measuring 3,600 square feet, the guest home features including a nautically styled oval one. French doors led outside The Bottom Line with the family. A sitting room off the servant’s bedroom also 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 5 baths. The current owners used it as to an extended terrace that looked directly out on the water. We so is this truly a Kennedy-like compound? Well, consider this. provided a place to read or simply rest your feet. a place where friends and family could stay while visiting the shore. stepped outside, enjoying the nice spring breeze. The view was President John F. Kennedy once said, “I always go to Hyannis Port to but we didn’t have time to sit. After all, there was more to explore. Since it was built decades after the main house, it had a lighter, airier unbeatable. Four area bridges were in sight, including the closest be revived, to know again the power of the sea, and the Master who and more modern feel to it. one, which led to the Longport-Somers Point causeway. Wherever rules over it and all of us.” With its private location and its spectacular The Upstairs Vantage Point The front door led right into a common room. Toward the right, you turned, it seemed that boats were taking advantage of the view of the water, I think there’s a good reason to retreat to 250 Bay we headed up the main stairs to see more of the bedrooms. the white staircase rail was carved in the shape of a lighthouse. Down beautiful spring weather. Road, too. Each was a nice size, and as Tina noted, every room in the house was the hall, a laundry room and bath were both easily accessible to folks From here, there would be a beautiful view of Fourth of July The 250 Bay Road estate is priced at $10,300,000. The two homes square or rectangle. “From a decorator’s perspective, that’s ideal,” she coming in from the pool. Did I mention that the estate had a 25,000 fireworks, and that’s just the beginning of the lights and sights you’d also are available separately, if desired. The main house is priced at explained. “It allows you the most flexibility with the space. You can gallon in-ground pool? There also is a cabana room/patio wet bar. A see from this panoramic vantage point. $4,600,000; the guest home is $2,990,000. An additional waterfront furnish it traditionally as the current owners have done, or you can fully equipped summer kitchen opens to the outdoor entertaining ashley noted that this was a private harbor that is part of the lot measuring approximately 53 by 119 feet also is part of the make it a little bit edgy. There are a lot of design options to reflect your area. This truly was the perfect place to entertain American royalty Intracoastal Waterway, and that it carries the fascinating traffic of property. It is priced at $1,900,000. personal style.” like the Kennedys! private watercraft. “The water access outlet to the Atlantic Ocean is will a $10 million dollar home sell in this market? Ashley From the second level, we looked down upon the living room; we peeked into the three-car garage, which Ashley told us was only a half-mile away,” she said. believes it will. “This home could not be built today,” she said. “The whereas just moments ago, we had glanced up. The view was heated. That’s a wonderful luxury for chilly nights. Like the main as we exited the guest house, Tina noted the differences between thickness of the beams, the teakwood flooring, and other things… equally stunning. house, the guest home also had multi-zone central air conditioning the two homes. “The main house is drenched in history,” she said, either the products aren’t The second level has oak floors throughout. We noticed the and multi-zone heating. “with every detail in place, down to the hardware for the doors. They available or the artisans are no large bedrooms, the substantial closet space—especially for a historic just don’t make them like that anymore.” longer trained to do this sort home—and the Room With a View “The newer house is also very well done in a more current style,” of detail.” beautiful views of the upstairs, we found our favorite water view. The second floor she said. “Together, this is old meets new in an elegant and easy way. “It’s a one-of-a-kind water through nearly great room featured a wonderful open layout overlooking the bay It’s a great balancing act.” landmark property,” every window. There wherever you turned. That was due to two huge windows and one side she added. “This is not even was a room with window. The Great Outdoors something that becomes a balcony where you “You can save a lot on artwork,” joked Tina. “This is prettier than we stepped outdoors for a closer look at the water. The property available often. Buyers will could step outside. the prettiest painting, especially when you watch the boats go by.” offers 339 feet of frontage on the bay. The way that it’s configured, you have to wait a long time to The master bedroom a center island topped with granite was in the gourmet kitchen, don’t even see your neighbors from this vantage point. get this chance again, if they a tremendous expanse of green lawn stretched before us. An was on this level complete with a built-in wine rack on its side. The kitchen itself ever do.” and featured a large featured high-end appliances, hidden behind furniture-style cabinets, empty flagpole stood proudly at one end, like a field goal marker, dressing room. while the pool was down at the other. All around us, the carefully Ashley Franchini may double sinks and granite countertops. The space was framed with be reached at Soleil Sotheby’s Though we didn’t a second granite island-like piece, complete with stools. This was a selected foliage was just starting to bloom. tour it, Ashley told tina, who indulges in gardening whenever she gets the chance, International Realty in Margate, great place to put drinks and hors d’oeuvres, or allow guests to enjoy N.J., at (609) 487-8000. us that the main a snack while you chatted with them from the kitchen. This space was marveled at the variety of plants. “Everything is very organic, and very

38 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 39 as the lead designer, Pageau was responsible for The Social, continues outside. Also on this level are the cabanas, which offer bottle Ultra Lounge, the dining enclave, Ovation Hall, the porte cochère, the service, signature cocktails and tasty treats. Another area is O2, a space ellipse, the cabaret, the Pool Play Zone, the City Way, the Ocean Way with six living rooms and several bars, including a pool bar and bistro. and the Casino. Entertainment By Ve r o n i c a Du d o For the past five years she commuted from Canada hundreds of times To see more grammy Award-winner Beyoncé will perform over Memorial and in the last year she has been traveling to Atlantic City every week. “I Day weekend in Revel’s Ovation Hall. The 4, 500 seat theater was pictures, go drove here, flew here, and got stuck here! I did pretty much everything to page 13 designed by Scéno Plus. The state of the art facility was designed to here—it’s my second home,” she said with a smile. Now, her vision and hold a variety of events and meets the needs of touring bands, sporting hard work will be viewed and enjoyed by all who visit the mega resort. event organizers, business planners and even international conference Revel Levels coordinators. Revelry “It could be divided into multiple spaces; it’s got a huge stage with multiple entertainment levels, Revel guests can experience that we can actually host most of the large shows that are touring a plethora of activities. At 61 feet above sea level, Revelry is named throughout America. The room is the most interesting because of the for its energetic and vibrant atmosphere. This space encompasses acoustics which are really probably the best acoustics that you could the restaurants, shops, nightclubs, dayclub, casino and the intimate have in a room that size,” explains Normand-Pierre Bilodeau, the performance space, The Social. Director of Technology and Specialized Equipment for Scéno Plus. The heart of the complex is the 130,000 square foot gaming area For a more intimate setting, guests can enjoy The Social, a 700 designed with distinctive layouts which accentuate the theatrical seat theater and lounge with three bars and two levels of seating. lighting, art pieces and dynamic interior design concepts. The casino Restaurants And Dining floor boasts 2,439 slot machines, 97 table games and 16 electronic with the opening of Amada, specializing in authentic Spanish table games. Tapas, Jose Garces is extremely excited. “I’ve always thought I’d have a “It is going to be really fun! If you want to play and if you’re a nice beachfront restaurant at some point—I never imagined it being a gambler, you want to come here—if you’re a non-gambler you still 9,000 square-foot beautiful Amada so I’m really excited and our Amada want to come here with your friends and family because there’s so has beautiful views of the ocean so it’s going to be amazing,” Garces said. much to do…it’s going to be an incredible space,” Pageau said. The Iron Chef will also introduce Village Whiskey, an American The Mezz tavern with more than a dozen wine and spirits along with Distrito at 87 feet above sea level, this tier includes the theater, Ovation Cantina: Fresh Food Fast, a Mexican take-out window inspired by the Hall, The Think Tank, a 160,000 square foot indoor and outdoor popular Guapos Taco Truck in Philadelphia. the dawn of a new era in Atlantic City as the $2.4 two nightclubs, over a dozen restaurants, a lavish spa, retail space, two meeting space, and a state of the art Poker Room with 37 tables raised in Germany and Belgium, Robert Wiedmaier draws on his billion beachfront mega resort, Revel, makes its theaters, a dayclub, ten pools and over 1,800 rooms and suites. This overlooking the casino floor. Belgium roots with Flemish fare and Belgian specialty beers at Mussel debut this month. Opening its doors to the public groundbreaking addition to the gaming capitol of the East Coast is also Bar at Revel. Resort for business, Revel will host an eight week preview offering patrons the city’s first entirely smoke-free casino. azure by Allegretti is a signature restaurant that will offer the the opportunity to explore the 6.3-million-square-foot venue leading “I think the biggest thing that sets this apart is the opportunity starting at 114 feet above sea level the Resort encompasses 1,898 flavors of the French andI talian Rivieras. With an emphasis on seafood, up to its official grand opening over Memorial Day Weekend. Situated the design team had here and the owners had here to embrace the rooms and suites—each with an ocean view. Bask, the 31,000 square- Alain Allegretti will utilize ingredients sourced from local waters and at the South Inlet, this trendy casino-hotel’s ceiling to floor windows outside—that’s certainly a big deal,” Cettina noted. foot spa, is also on this level, with numerous fitness and well-being farms. “I’m just going to try to cook it my style and show the people my throughout the property present gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean visually stunning, Revel combines a contemporary look with classic programs planned for guests. passion about cooking…it makes everybody happy,” Allegretti said. and the city. Many believe the sleek, sea-blue colored structure serves as accents. Valérie Pageau is the Artistic Director and Designer of the Montreal- “The kinds of people that enjoy our programs are people that in 2010, Marc Forgione won the Food Network’s “Next Iron a taste of what the future holds for the sea-side gaming resort. based firmS céno Plus, which designed a majority of the property. seek out the best fitness experiences, the best spa experiences, the Chef” competition. He opens the steakhouse, American Cut at Revel, pageau said that DeSanctis wanted a design firm whose vision best healing experiences and they want the best, most highly trained, with his own unique twist. “I’m going to try to introduce what I think Construction and Design highly qualified technicians and associates,” said Annbeth Eschbach, standing 47 stories tall, the highly anticipated new addition to the would be fresh, beautiful and unique. is the ultimate Surf-N-Turf. It’s a three-pound steak with a pound and “I think all together we did a great job. It was Kevin’s vision and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Exhale, the company, a half lobster in the style that we do in my restaurant already. It’s called city’s skyline embraces its natural surroundings—the ocean, the beach along with Revel, behind Bask. and the world-famous Boardwalk. Scéno Plus was his pencil,” she said. Chili Lobster,” he said. as customers walk through Revel for the first time, DeSanctis believes The spa has 32 therapy rooms, heated mineral pools, a salt grotto, world-renowned restaurateur Chef Michel Richard will have in December 2006, officials from Tishman Construction initially hammam, zen lounges, a mind-body studio for Core Fusion, yoga and met with Revel Chief Executive Officer Kevin DeSanctis about the they will be impressed by the venue’s unique features which distinctly set The Breakfast Room, O Bistro and Wine Bar featuring small plates it apart from Atlantic City’s other casinos. “We are a total resort. If you a fully equipped gym featuring SurfSET classes. with a French flair, as well as Central Michel Richard, which will offer project. Since then, the road to reality for Revel has not been easy— “Our retreats are usually about three day programs,” explains Revel has battled many issues including a financial crisis, delays, funding enjoy gambling, that’s terrific but when you go up on our SkyGarden or American cuisine with a French accent. Debbie Markowitz, the Chief Marketing Officer at Exhale, “It might problems and a devastating fatal plane crash. However, DeSanctis was if you go to our pools or if you go to our daylife or nightlife environment, Finally, the restaurant, Lugo, by LDV Hospitality, will offer an be something that mixes core fusion and surfing, so we’ll do a workout determined to turn tragedy into triumph. I think you just find a completely different experience and so it broadens energetic brasserie with modern Italian classics. in the morning and then partner with the guys running the surf school “Kevin and his team were able to put the financing in place the end of the experience. Generally people think of Atlantic City as just a gambling The sophisticated glitz and glamour of this beachfront mega out on the beach and it will be a three day program so you’ll definitely February in 2011. Basically, everything you see here has been done over the orientation and we’re much broader than that,” he explained. resort is redefiningA tlantic City. With support from government on see some transformational results by the end of it,” she said. last 12 ½ months,” explained Edward Cettina, the Chief Operating Officer with their innovative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking, Scéno both the local and state levels, Revel is committed to truly making for Tishman Construction Corporation in New Jersey. Plus created an exclusively luxurious experience for all visitors. The Lobby the property a world-class destination. This ultimate cutting edge after overcoming many obstacles, the project that seemed to “It’s not just about, ‘ok, let’s aesthetically create something amazing totaling almost two acres of outdoor space and sitting at 114 entertainment experience brings a new wave of excitement to the some impossible is now one of the most talked about destinations in with the latest finishing,’ it was really about creating the best experience feet above sea level, this tier is anchored by the SkyGarden, an oasis region. Revel’s powerful impact on the industry serves as inspiration the Northeast and has become a catalyst for future development in the for the gamers, the best experience also for the non-gamers to make of native pine trees near the outdoor fireplace along with theP ool Play for endless possibilities on the horizon and has ushered in the dawn everybody feel comfortable,” she explained. area. In an effort to inspire and entertain guests, the property features Zone which features the InOut Pool. This pool begins indoors and of a new era in Atlantic City.

40 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 41 Rewards of Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery for treatment of morbid he or she will also save time and money in which the stomach is divided into a obesity can help those committed to in the long-term,” explains Samir Patel, small upper portion about the size of a making the lifestyle changes lose weight MD, Center bariatric surgeon. “Those medium egg, so that only that portion and improve their overall health. The who are morbidly obese are at much receives the food. The operation also weight loss surgery – and individual’s higher risk for a multitude of health bypasses a portion of the small intestines commitment to making healthy lifestyle problems, such as diabetes, high blood to reduce the calories the body absorbs changes - can deliver a return on pressure and heart disease. However, a and produces a feeling of satisfaction investment in a person’s quality of life – person who improves his or her health from eating a small amount. physically and financially. through bariatric surgery will not need The laparoscopic adjustable gastric to visit multiple doctors and specialists About the Center for Surgical Weight banding procedure or “lap-band,” is the to handle the complications associated Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare placement of a silicone band around with obesity and will spend less on Regional Medical Center the upper portion of the stomach to medications.” weight loss surgery options at reduce food intake. This procedure along with the Center for Surgical Weight Loss & “The savings achieved through does not involve cutting or stapling of Linwood Country Club majestic views of the Atlantic Wellness at the George F. Lynn Harmony bariatric surgery not only apply to the the stomach, and is currently the only Signature Hole #7 is a 420 yard Par 4 City skyline, Pavilion at ARMC Atlantic City patient, but to his or her employer, adjustable and reversible surgical weight Campus, include gastric bypass surgery, nestled along the pristine Gold Coast in the small town of which enhance insurer and the health care system as a loss option. every occasion. laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, or whole,” says Alexander Onopchenko, Linwood, NJ, is one of South Jerseys’ premier private country clubs. Linwood Country Club offers both golfers and guests a long lived While private, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, MD, FACS, FASBS, medical director The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure in which stomach volume tradition of excellence and elegance, transcended only by the majestic Linwood or LAPBAND® procedure. at the Center. “Multiple studies have country club is reduced by stapling and dividing it views of the Atlantic City Skyline offered from its ballroom. Built armC’s bariatric team includes shown that there is actually a return during the Woodrow Wilson presidency, Linwood Country Club is says that vertically. The left side of the stomach, three board certified bariatric surgeons, on investment for bariatric surgery now 90 years young and remains a dream course for members to join “membership more than 85 percent of the stomach, is seven certified bariatric nurses, and that occurs in as little as two years post as well as play. to Linwood surgically removed. This results in a slim, country club is clinical and support staff specially operatively. This means that a health Design it right? one to five ounce stomach. Unlike the not a prerequisite for hosting your events at the club”. trained to care for and treat surgical insurer that provides its client with when it comes to course design, it is safe to say that Herbert LAP-BAND, sleeve gastrectomy is not weight loss patients. The team coverage for bariatric surgery will see Bertram Strong, a British transplant to Long Island who introduced the Limited Time Membership offer! reversible, and it does not require that offers a multidisciplinary approach savings on that investment because first “island” green, was certainly on track with trends and playability. in 2012, Linwood Country Club has offered an unprecedented an artificial device like the band be used, to the management of obesity and of the overall decrease in health care The original course was planned at 6506 yards; it has since been program that is sure to fulfill a golfers’ dream to become a new changed and deemed “more challenging and fun to play”. This is customizes treatment plans specific costs generated by that patient as he thereby avoiding possible complications member of the club. For a limited time only, the Club is offering an or she loses weight and achieves better such as slippage, erosion and leakage,” personified en route to Linwood’s’ signature hole #7—a route that takes incentive program in the form of a Two for One Membership. Pay to each patient based on behavior and you over water—with a tremendous view of the Atlantic City Skyline health. The employer will see higher explains Onopchenko. dues now and receive credit for two years of membership, which will lifestyle modification; diet, nutrition just off in the distance. begin immediately and end on March 31st 2014. Linwood also boasts and metabolism; exercise options and productivity at work with decrease in The AtlantiCare Center for Surgical What’s Service? tennis courts, along with reciprocal golf privileges at 5 other golf pharmacotherapy. sick days and disability for the same Weight Loss & Wellness is an American From the time you call longtime resident Golf Director Jeff Lefevre courses, enabling members to enjoy golf as well as dining privileges reasons. It is truly a financial win-win. some members of the care team Society for Metabolic & Bariatric for a tee time, (which begins at at participating clubs. Linwood also offers golf lessons and children’s have personal experience with weight “Many of our patients tell us how Surgery Center of Excellence offering 7am) to the time you park and are clinics with their golf professionals. For more membership information on Linwood Country Club and its tremendous amenities or golf loss surgery. They assist patients based much better their quality of life is after a multidisciplinary approach to the met by a courteous gentleman in lessons, please contact the appropriate staff member below and visit they’ve successfully managed their treatment of morbid obesity. Patients a cart to assist you loading your on professional and personal experience. their website today! With seven certified bariatric nurses, the weight through surgery and lifestyle not only benefit from bariatric surgery, golf bag, Linwood Country Club offers the Royal treatment to changes,” adds Onopchenko. “They’re they are supported and educated, so they Linwood Country Club Staff most in the state, ARMC is the site of the both members and guests alike, build new, healthier lifestyle habits. Events: Elisha Carson, Club Manager, 609-927-6134 National Association of Bariatric Nurses- more active with their families and every day of the year. [email protected] New Jersey Chapter. enthusiastic about participating in For more information about the What’s Elegance? The return on investment for patients, activities. They’ve shared success stories Center, including its free informational Golf/Lessons: Jeff Lefevre, Director of Golf, 609-927-7374 linwood Country Club ranging from becoming pregnant to seminars, call the AtlantiCare Access Center [email protected] their families and employers provides exceptional banquet running marathons.” Membership: Pattie Famularo, 609-927-6134 “A morbidly obese patient who at 1-888-569-1000, visit www.atlanticare. and catering facilities capable of [email protected] undergoes bariatric surgery and loses Weight loss surgery options at ARMC org or find AtlantiCare on Facebook at hosting up to 275 seated guests Events Coordinator: Kari Konrad, 609-927-6134 weight will not only become healthier, gastric bypass surgery is a procedure www.facebook.com/atlanticare. for any one event. The Main Jeff Lefevre Ballroom features exquisite décor, [email protected]

Atlanticare 42 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 43 and a haven for the casino’s high rollers. Then the world’s largest gaming company, Harrah’s Entertainment, recently renamed Caesar’s Entertainment, took over. In 2005, the course was opened by Harrah’s to the general public for daily fee play. “A lot of clubs like to bill themselves as country clubs for a day to the daily fee player,” said Charles Fahy, Director of Operations of Atlantic City Country Club. “But here at Atlantic City Country Club, we truly are that. The club is semi-private, which means that we are open to the public, as well as have a limited number of memberships available. We keep the course in tour-like condition and everything we do is done with Located just minutes from Atlantic City, McCullough’s Emerald integrity, keeping the history and traditions of the club in mind.” Golf Links offers players a distinctly different Irish-Scottish golfing as far as the social scene, the Atlantic City Country Club experience. With wide-open fairways, tricky winds, true undulating offers a first-class clubhouse and a top-notch dining facility. greens, and remarkable grass mounds and bunkers, players will be “The 111-year-old Tap Room Bar and Grill is open for breakfast, both challenged and fascinated. Golf Digest included our seventh lunch and dinner, and our Sunday brunches have been very well hole as one of the “18 most fun holes you can play in America!” received,” Fahy said. “When you think of amazing food or great golf, we hope 3016 Ocean Heights Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ A History of “The Birdie” By Beverly Bird you come see us at Atlantic City Country Club,” Fahy said. www.mcculloughsgolf.com • 609.926.3900 What do you get when you blend an award- in 1897, famed architect William Flynn redesigned the course in winning golf course, sports greats, and sweet nostalgia? The Atlantic 1925 to such perfection that his plan remained in place for more than City Country Club. History abounds at this venerable course. There’s 70 years. During much of that time, the club was owned by the Fraser a bell hanging near the drive by the clubhouse that, back at the family. D id you know... beginning of last century, was tolled at the end of the day to warn The clubhouse is peppered with tributes to the late and 85% of guests say that the food was the most golfers that the final trolley was about to leave for Atlantic City. That legendary Leo Fraser, an Atlantic City golf pioneer and past president bell has survived the segue from trolleys to passenger cars and it still of the PGA. About a year after Fraser returned home from fighting in memorable aspect of the wedding. rings daily in tribute to golfers long gone. World War II, when the club was being run by a handful of Atlantic what does all this mean for avid golfers, both seasoned pros City hotel owners and in dire need of upgrades and repairs, the hotel This is where your and amateurs alike? Every hole here is worthy of champions but a owners asked Fraser to come aboard as manager of the establishment. memories begin. handful are kind to beginners, as well. The layout begins a little on But Fraser didn’t want to manage the club; he wanted to own it. the nasty side, with a par-four, 450-yarder that rates as the seventh There was one small hitch: He might have gone into military service most difficult hole on the course. Then, things lighten up a bit for the as a private and emerged a major through battlefield promotions, but next three holes before passing through a nail-biter stretch at holes Fraser, just recently home from the war, had no money. five, six and seven. The sixth hole is a 592-yard challenge that is rated This did not deter him. He borrowed $2,000 from a smorgasbord as the number-one handicap hole. Hole 14 is beautifully scenic, but of individuals, made the deal, and is responsible for creating the the tee shot is over a salt marsh, which complicates things a bit. foundation of the masterpiece that the club remains today. Discover the classic elegance of our Fraser Room with The course has been ranked eighth among the best to play in the The Atlantic City Country Club stayed in the Fraser family dramatic bay windows that offer panoramic views of our scenic golf vistas. We are known for our world class state of New Jersey by Golf Digest. Golf Week Magazine named the until 1998. Park Place Entertainment, who bought the club, brought cuisine, professional staff and expert wedding Atlantic City Country Club the best public/daily fee course in New in Tom Doak and his Renaissance Golf Design team for a major coordination. With our new picturesque gazebo & Jersey. And Golf and Travel tagged it as one of the Best 40 Resort overhaul of the course in 1999. This revamping was, to some extent, wedding garden, the Mays Landing Golf & Country Club will make a memorable impression on your Courses in the country, making it not just the only resort course in a restoration to the original 1897 design. Doak’s team preserved the special day. New Jersey to make the list, but the only course north of Virginia and historical course while improving conditions. Certain areas were east of Illinois to earn the honor. restored to the sand that was a distinct feature of the course back at The grounds mimic the historic links of Scotland in the 12th the time of its birth. The course’s fast, firm greens were maintained Visit our website for century, when golf was born. Bayside, bracketed by our tidal marshes and the sweeping backdrop of the Atlantic City skyline lived on. great golf discounts! and hemmed with the Atlantic City skyline, course architects have Through the initial years of Park Place Entertainment’s Take Your created a masterpiece over the years. From the original layout created ownership, the Atlantic City Country Club thrived as a resort course Personal Tour Today. www.brigantinegolf.com Contact Patty Wristbridge, 609.641.4411 ext 12 Director of Special 1855 Cates Road Mays Landing, NJ 08330 1075 N. Shore Drive, Brigantine, NJ | 609.266.1388 Events ~ 44 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 www.mayslandinggolf.com breadth of their experience and knowledge. The seed of their business plan was planted two years ago during a particularly harsh winter. Tallent, an expert at productivity and efficiency, examined their financials and noticed a large expense going towards snow removal. With the large amount of properties they were managing, and therefore the large portion of expenses going towards their snow removal, particularly during harsh winters, it suddenly made sense to have their own in-house snow removal options. This sudden dawning led to a whole new thought pattern. Why not, where there was a need and as well as a fit with the passions and expertise ofT allent and Trocki-Videll, take on some of the work themselves, creating a horizontal, as opposed to vertical, growth pattern?I nstead of going up, which is a pretty standard business development plan (a single storeowner may have plans to have convert that store to a chain, in an example of upward growth), Tallent and Trocki-Videll are basing their new concept on going out…creating ground floor businesses that address the needs they’ve The Atlantic City seen in the development business while still incorporating their passions and expertise. Jitney Association and so, TNT Cutting Edge Lawn Care was born. As each of the Tallent/Trocki-Videll Mikhael Trocki-Videll and Michael Tallent businesses are and plan to be, TNT is fully licensed and insured and intent on achieving the serves the needs of the local goal of a pristine and accurate finished job each and every time. Their goal is to maintain the community as well as the true beauty of the plants, and give the care necessary to fulfill the visions and wishes of each millions of visitors to Atlantic customer. “We’re not doing this for speed,” Trocki-Videll explained, “We want to provide the City. We provide convenient, TNT Cutting Edge Lawncare: most pristine end-product.” on-time transportation to By Danielle Davies They mean it.P hase Two of their horizontal development plan is Prodigy Builders, a start various points in Atlantic City. Changing the Way Companies Operate to finish fledgling building company. Just a few months old, Prodigy will be run just like TNT Cutting Edge Lawn Care. However, with the unexpectedly rapid growth of TNT, Tallent and ichael Tallent and Mikhael Trocki-Videll are the perfect in terms of landscaping, they are top notch and plan to impress Trocki-Videll are content to wait a few months before devoting more of their time to building Jitney Routes business partners. While Trocki-Videll is detail oriented customers with their design implementation as well as impeccable Prodigy—right now they plan to nurture TNT during its busiest season. They won’t just add and specific, Tallent focuses on the bigger picture. As co- service. But that’s not all. They are taking service to the next level in Route 1 on to their work load for the sake of adding on—they want it done right. ownersM of two developing companies—TNT CuttingE dge Lawn Care, a soup to nuts approach. Not only is each and every employee well New Hampshire Ave. to tallent and Trocki-Videll have big plans. Tallent explained, “We’re trying to redefine which is going into its second season and Prodigy Builders, which is versed in landscape design and implementation, but their service is all Jackson Ave. via Pacific Ave. the way management companies operate.” So far, with the exponential growth of their recent just three months old—Tallent and Trocki-Videll are well aware that encompassing. Here’s an example of a recent situation: A customer is endeavor, I’d say they’re well on their way. their combined skill sets offer them an advantage. “We look at a project having problems with the mulch in her yard…there is a drainage issue Route 2 from two very different viewpoints and collaborate to create a much and she would like the mulch removed. TNT arrives to do exactly as the Golden Nugget, Harrah’s, stronger vision as the end result,” explained Trocki-Videll. customer requests in a move just like any other landscaping company. Borgata via Delaware Ave. This level of teamwork directly impacts the quality of work the What they discover, however, is that the customer doesn’t really have to Pacific Ave. team performs, which results in very happy customers. Michael a mulch problem. She has a topographical drainage problem. Her yard Route 3 Grossman, partner of Kensington Square in Northfield, where TNT needs to be leveled to prevent the water drainage. Their experience in Marina Area-Borgata, Harrah’s, CuttingE dge Lawn Care recently completed a landscape project, was building and development has made this understanding possible. They Trump Marina via Dr. Martin quite pleased with the team, saying, “They provided great service, will not simply drop the mulch and go, they will teach their customer Luther King Jr. Blvd. to Inlet on super work, and they made the front of our center look as good as it about her drainage problem and offer her options for a solution, and Pacific Ave. New Convention possibly could.” in so doing, they will gain a lifetime customer. Center/Train Station, Bus Station with high profile commercial clients like Kensington Square, This is the way business will be done through each phase of their Morgan Stanley and UBS in Northfield—TNT’s commercial new business model—a start to finish approach utilizing the full Route 4 business has increased by 60% in the past year—their work is gaining New Convention Center/Train exposure, and a good reputation. In turn, TNT’s residential business Station, Bus Station via is growing by leaps and bounds—it has grown by 200% this season Pacific Ave. from Jackson Ave. alone. Tallent and Trocki-Videll are both pleased with their growth, to Indiana Ave. and plan to maintain their good reputation by providing excellent work. “These are our names on the businesses,” they explained. 1616 Pacific Ave. tnt CuttingE dge Lawn Care is a landscape company, true, but it is also much more. It is literally the ground floor in a horizontal growth Atlantic City, nJ strategy that plans to utilize a whole new way of doing business. www.JitneyAC.Com while Tallent and Trocki-Videll both have loads of experience they could have simply added to—Tallent, as the head of the prestigious For information about Jack Trocki Development Company in Northfield, andT rocki-Videll as Regular Jitney Service, another member of the development team who, as the grandson of Jack Train Station Jitney Trocki, has construction, development and design in his blood—they Service, Lost and Found or have decided to begin a new business enterprise from the ground up, Ticket Programs, call offering concierge-like service to residential property development. Phase one in this strategy is TNT Cutting Edge Lawn Care. 609-344-8642 www.weddingsbyphotographics 46 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 47 Whitney’s World By Wh i t n e y Ul l m a n Giving Back In April By Mi c h e l l e Da w n Mo o n e y The “F” word can be understood in many fish scales and waves painted on fabric where the fabric actually moved The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. foundation of South Jersey. Not only can you help provide services different contexts, but in My World this month, in layers of crashing waves. Colors include ocean shades of blue, rich coral Yes, spring is definitely in the air and this month, many of you will be for area residents in need, you’ll get some heart healthy exercise celebrating Passover, donning your Easter best and/or taking part in to boot. Get there early… registration is at 7:45am. For more it’s all about funky fashions that are flirty and fun. and seaweed greens. activities surrounding Earth Day and Patriot’s Day. Aside from the information log onto www.seashoregardens.org Spring 2012 is here and according to Celebrity Fashion 6. Shades of Sorbet – Yummy sorbet shades make the prettiest palette Stylist Gina La Morte, this season is full of decades of for spring. Mint, Lavender, Lemon Ice, and Peach. These colors look the biggest holidays on the calendar however, there are dozens of others April 15th: you may be missing. “Ventnor’s Chefs Night Out” 4-8pm – various eateries in Ventnor throwbacks and mixes of eclectic and bold styles. freshest mixed with neutrals like Khaki, Beige, and white. Did you know that April is also Autism Awareness Month, if you are a foodie, you will absolutely love this event sponsored She is confident that we will see everything 7. 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For La Morte is a celebrity fashion and style expert for some of the nation’s and let’s not forget National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, Hug a more information call 609-929-1710 The top 7 female fashion trends are: most popular magazines and fashion clients. She has appeared on many Plumber Day, Hairstylist Appreciation Day, National Peanut Butter and 1. Art Deco – Think Great Gatsby, Sequins, Fringe, Skinny belts. Paired with national television shows as “The Style Doctor” and was recently recognized April 26th: Jelly Day and No Housework Day…just to name a few. black & white, soft pink and skin toned hues (20’s inspired). for her role as editor and publisher for fashion’s #1 award-winning, eco- my co-workers often tease me about frequenting one of my favorite “Blow Bubbles 4 Autism” 1:15pm – anywhere and everywhere 2. Bare Midriffs – Bandeau tops with skinny pencil skirts, slim cigarette friendly print magazine, Boho. Her extensive background in fashion and websites (www.brownielocks.com) to see what weird and bizarre Ok, here’s the deal. If you know how to blow bubbles, you holidays may be coming up. A few of my favorite celebrations in years have the opportunity to make history, all while bringing attention pants or ball gowns (60’s inspired). La Morte notes that these looks really style includes over 15 years working in New York and Los Angeles directing, past have surrounded the observance of National Donut Day, National to a disorder that affects 1 in 84 people in New Jersey. Presented by only work for dress up occasions or the beach. producing, and styling fashion for all media aspects, earning her the respect Chocolate Chip Day, and National Twinkie Day. You are probably FACES for Autism, the event will include participants from schools 3. Exaggerated Details – Peplum skirts with oversized bows and full fabrics, as one of the country’s most sought after style gurus. sensing a theme here and you would be correct. I’ve learned that people and businesses from our area and around the world who will attempt ruffles and layers everywhere (50’s inspired). This spring I love that there are multiple opportunities to show your are always up for embracing a new holiday if it includes some sort of to break the Guinness World Record for the most people blowing 4. Sporty Spice – Think hoodies, track pants, bombers, belts and straps, own unique style and at the same time still be fabulous. Personally, you bubbles simultaneously in multiple locations. If you think your school sweet treat and I delight in being able to offer a little reprieve from the zippers and sleek body conscious styles. 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48 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 The dining guide “It’s more than just about the food, it’s about tasting the good life” — Arnold Palmer

Mays Landing Golf & Country Club From left: Director of Special Events, Patty Wristbridge; Director of Clubhouse Operations, We Want To Be Your Advisors, Not Just Your Order-Takers Barbara Kraly; and Executive Chef, Richard Salerno our daughter is getting married, you’re planning started with Thanksgiving. The Fraser Family realized a party for your parents 50th anniversary, or that people would rather eat at home on Thanksgiving, maybe you want to do an event at your home but with many families having 15 to 20 guests and mom and have it catered. You want it to be perfect… and dad working all week, it became more and more greatY food and service, and fun for everybody, including difficult for families to do the shopping and then spend you. Enter the Mays Landing Golf & Country Club hours in the kitchen. The catering for Christmas and the The Fraser and Siok Families, owners of the Mays holidays is also growing. Unlike Thanksgiving, people Landing Golf & Country Club, and formerly the Atlantic want very different types of food for the holidays. The City Country Club, have been in the business of golf Club has a varied selection of items, but can always friends at Mays Landing Golf & Country Club and they reaching out to the general public to let them know and events including weddings, anniversaries, and improvise and design the exact menu the client wants. always do a fantastic job.” they are a great place for lunch or a cocktail and snacks christenings for over 75 years. What they have found Chef Rich Salerno takes great pride in making sure alan Angeloni, who owns and operates arguably the after work. The family has always been known for are ten basic mistakes that people make when planning every family is getting what amounts to a home cooked best Italian restaurant in Atlantic City, Angeloni’s, uses serving great food, always fresh and never processed. an event, especially the first time. Doug Fraser, Vice meal, saying “Not only are we focused on great food, we the Club for his end of year staff party at his home. “We do The Famous Doris Fraser Crab Cakes, of which they’ve President of Operations, puts it this way, “It’s not that have experimented and developed great packaging and a huge cookout around the pool at my home,” says Alan, served hundreds of thousands over the years, is a family these folks aren’t smart, it’s just they’re inexperienced cooking instructions. Of course we love to come to your “and I use Mays Landing. They’re terrific to work with.” recipe that goes back to Doris’ great-grandmother who in event planning. For example, something as simple as house where we do everything, including clean up and patty Wristbridge, Director of Catering, reiterated was raised on the eastern shore of Maryland. Their asking if the food is going to be prepared hours before and take away the trash.” that it’s important to build “a rapport” with a client so you extraordinary hamburgers are always made from fresh put in a hot box (something we never do), is important in terms of catering, the Club will do anything from a can determine what special items are really important for ground beef and delivered every day. because our research is clear that the quality of the food small home party of 10 to a major function such as the 600 each event. “Obviously, we can staff it, bring the liquor, mays Landing Golf & Country Club is known as the is number one when people talk about the party. No one person cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and dinner celebrating the food, tables, chairs, tents, do the cooking at the venue, region’s “best birdie for the buck.” Whether it’s a friendly has ever come to me for legal advice.” Doug continued, opening of the Shore Surgical Center last summer. From but there are always little things that the client wants or round of golf, a bachelor party, or a major outing, the “When you meet with us we go over the things you want large to small events, customers have good things to say. needs to make the event that much more special. After prices are reasonable. Barbara Kraly, Clubhouse Manager, to avoid and also give you a list of the things you want to Chris Ferry, owner of Chris Ferry Insurance Agency being in the business 25 years, I pride myself on asking also emphasized that, “More important than just trying to concentrate on. Whether you choose us for your event or located in Linwood, New Jersey and Palm Beach Gardens, the right questions.” sell you an outing, we want to help educate you by giving not, we are more than happy to help you.” Florida, uses the Club’s catering department on a regular starting in April, the Club will be offering a new you the best information and asking the right questions. the biggest change over the last few years has been basis and says, “I entertain quite a bit and I love to cook, lunch menu. In the past the Club has mostly catered to We view ourselves as advisors to our clients rather than the growth of Fraser Catering & Gourmet Takeaway. It but sometimes it’s a little too much so I always call on my golfers in the Grill Room, but they are expanding and just order takers.”

50 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 51 The dining guide Anthony’s Out to Lunch Carluccio’s Coal Fired Pizza

So it’s a little past noon on a ever tasted. This is an absolute Carluccio’s Coal Saturday and I’m sitting on my must try slice. I recommend that By Anthony Previti Fired Pizza couch catching up on some DVR. you start with the “Grandma” and Just then my stomach lets out a casually eat your way around the 1200 New Road wicked rumble and I know I gotta pizza display case. however, one time I must Northfield, NJ Sesame Chicken find some food immediately. Out while I contemplated my admit that I made a classic mistake. From Mays Landing Country Club Executive Chef, Richard Salerno of nowhere, my buddy Shenkus second slice, my wife struggled I turned to steal a bite of the giant Phone: (609) 641-4011 shoots me a text. I glance down with one of life’s great dilemmas: Veal Parmigiana Sandwich on a and read, “Carluccio’s Coal Fired “Should I get a white pizza or a red crusty semolina roll that Shenkus Hours: Pizza is open, get over here now!” pizza?” As she scrunched her nose ordered and by the time I turned Sun- Thurs I swear I have a food guardian angel and stared intently at the menu, I back, Charlie ate most of my Bacon 11 a.m.-10 p.m. up there somewhere… had one of those genius moments Ranch slice! The few bitesI had Fri & Sat if you’re new to my column, that only come along once in a left were a delicious medley of 11 a.m.-11 p.m. let me fill you in:I freakin’ love lifetime. Spontaneously, I blurted mozzarella, pancetta bacon, diced pizza. (Yep, a short Italian kid who out our next order of the Quattro tomatoes, and ranch dressing. We www.facebook. loves pizza – take it easy with the Formaggi white pizza with a side of quickly ordered another round of com/pages/ jokes, buddy). So I made my way that delicious red chunky tomato those and all was forgiven. Carluccios-Coal-Fired- to Carluccio’s over in Northfield sauce. Life is too short to have to at the heart and soul of Pizza/250326618357215 as quickly as the law would legally choose one over the other. Carluccio’s Coal Fired Pizza are .com allow me to drive. The first thing a few minutes later, a crispy owners Carlo and Tina Citera. You you notice is that the site of the and crusty 12 inch pizza came out can feel the sense of pride in their menu: former Dunkin’ Donuts has been piping hot from their 1,000°F coal restaurant from the beautiful décor Apps: $3-$16. Salads: gorgeously renovated into a 28 seat fired oven. The delicious crust was to the top quality ingredients used $6-$7. 12 inch Coal coal oven pizza paradise. The décor topped with a blend of fantastic in all of their dishes. If you like Fired Pizzas: $7-$9. is simply one of the nicest you will fresh mozzarella, parmigiano and pizza, you have to come here. If you 16 Inch New York Style find in the area. pecorino cheeses, and a surprise somehow hate pizza, you still have as soon as you walk in the sprinkling of blue cheese crumbles. to come here. I absolutely love this Pizzas: $11-$14. 1 lb. Boneless Chicken Breast 2 oz. Black Sesame Seeds door, a near endless array of I picked up some of this melted place. And with all the cars in the Thin Crust Sicilian Pizza: perfectly cooked pizza is within cheese smorgasbord and dipped it parking lot and the lines forming $13-$16. Calzones: cut into strips 2 oz. White Sesame Seeds biting distance. By the time I made in that slammin’ San Marzano sauce out the door, it looks like I’m not 3 Eggs $6. Sandwiches: $6-$9. Flour my way to the counter, I was like a and I am pretty sure my eyes rolled the only one! Pastas: $7-$10. 2 oz. Sesame Oil 4 oz. Panko Bread Crumbs ravenous zombie trying to feed my into the back of my head. At that Entrees: $15. Desserts: 4 oz. Coco Lopez pizza addiction. I sat down at the moment, I knew Carluccio’s Coal 16 Skewers (bamboo) table and the feast began. Fired Pizza and I were going be the $3-4. Kids Menu: $5 i started with a slice of the best of friends. • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Famous “Grandma’s” Pie. The thin in fact, I love the food at Tony’s Tip: • Mix 3 eggs, Sesame Oil and Coco Lopez together. crust Sicilian slice was slathered Carluccio’s so much that I went Carluccio’s has been with a chunky San Marzano tomato there five out of the first seven days pretty busy since they • Mix Panko bread crumbs and the black & white sesame seeds together. sauce, layered with “melt in your there were open. When I’m not first opened. If I stop in mouth” fresh mozzarella cheese, devouring slices for a few seconds, • Dip seasoned chicken in egg mixture and soak for 5 minutes. at peak times, I pick out a a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sometimes I grab an order of the Coal • Remove from mixture. and seasoned with fresh basil Fired Wings. These fresh chicken slice from the display case and oregano. Amazing! It’s the wings have been marinated in lemon and tell them I am going • Dredge in flour then back in egg mixture & bread crumb mixture. beautiful simplicity that makes this juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and to sit at the counter. This • Fry until golden brown. pizza shine. Carluccio’s takes only rosemary. The wings are then baked gives me time to snack the freshest and best ingredients in the coal oven, and served with while I take a look at the • Put a bamboo skewer in each piece and serve with your favorite sauce and combines them to create one caramelized onions and focaccia ~ Raspberry, Sweet Chili, Sweet & Sour for example. menu and helps take the of the greatest slices of pizza I have bread. Sweet, tender, and delicious. pressure off the kitchen.

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].

52 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 53 The dining gallery

Toni DeSantics Ann Fox, Theresa Campana, Alanna and Ron working at and Colleen Bender at Johnny’s Cafe Johnny’s Cafe piano bar

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 an institution in Atlantic City.

More than seventy years of dining excellence have made our homestyle Italian 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!

The Mancuso Family

2300 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 P: 609-344-2439 F: 609-348-1043 • angelosfairmounttavern.com

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58 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 April 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 59 Atlantic City.... Luck Has Nothing To Do With It By Ch u c k Be t s o n A Place We Call Home The kid certainly had the right last name for luck won over 30 games in three years at Stanford on his way to the city he was being honored in—Luck. becoming a college football legend in Palo Alto, California. Stanford as in Andrew Luck, who was the winner of the Maxwell Football once had another legendary quarterback named John Elway. The very Club’s Player of the Year award for the 2011 season, which was same Elway who just signed Peyton Manning. presented at the Club’s 75th Anniversary Awards Gala at Harrah’s on That’s why this whole story has more tentacles than a jellyfish. March 2nd. Luck to Manning to Elway. Phew. Who knew this Maxwell Club thing The Stanford quarterback encountered just about everything on this past March in Atlantic City would be so juicy with intrigue? his way to winning 30 games in three years in college. “Look, nobody could have foreseen this,’’ Luck said. “I just got but in Atlantic City, he encountered one more—football back from the combines in Indy where they had pictures of Peyton legend Archie Manning, father of Peyton and Eli Manning, as well everywhere I looked. I just had to go out and perform and show the as the NFL Most Valuable Player of the Year in 1978—who was NFL teams my skills. It was a business trip for me and I treated it like at the awards ceremony receiving the Reds Bagnell Award for his that. I never dreamed I would be the one to replace Peyton Manning. contributions to football. If it happens, it happens.’’ The gala took place before Archie’s son Peyton Manning shocked what kind of business will it be should Luck face (Peyton) Easter – More than a tradition in Atlantic City the pro football world and signed with the Denver Broncos—this Manning on the football field this season? Show business, that’s what. By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek the most popular “bonnies” (bonnets), Easter Parade was held. However, the would happen on March 20th. The reason Manning signed with and Atlantic City got a sneak preview of sorts at the Maxwell Annual Easter Sunday “Best Dressed” Denver was that his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, released Club awards at Harrah’s in March. For a moment, time stopped in this were broad-brimmed and trimmed with Easter brings with it a rush of childhood Contest lives on. Steel Pier will host the him. The Colts hold the Number 1 pick in the draft and are always turned on town. memories involving a life-size bunny, flowers and chiffon fabric. In 1905, just supposedly going to take Luck—we’ll find out if that happens during andrew Luck, meet Archie Manning. Whoops, they’ve already met. three short years later, plumes and lace 2012 Contest on April 8th. Registration hidden eggs, fidgeting in my Easter starts at 12 p.m. and judging will begin at the NFL draft on April 26th. Sunday best and watching ladies with were all the rage. needless to say, it was a delicious piece of Maxwell Club/ 1:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be in high heels and giant hats walk by. By the 1920s, the Easter Parade attracted Atlantic City irony that Luck and the older Manning were in the same attendance and Steel Pier will be offering room at Harrah’s at a press conference to hype the Maxwell Awards Surprisingly enough, I have been known over 200,000 visitors annually. Around “Buy One Get One” ticket book specials while the rumors of a Luck/Manning upset swirled about. every once in awhile to make exceptional this time a new daytime style for in preparation for the summer season. turns out that Luck already knew the Mannings—he attended fashion choices. OK, maybe in reality I women— the sleeveless dress— made its the Mannings’ football camp when he was in 8th grade and returned debut on the Boardwalk on one rather Today, the tradition continues with people just get lucky, but the fashion-forward dressed in their finery promenading along the last two seasons as a camp counselor. mentality of this time of year is a unique cold Easter. “The camp was like a fraternity for quarterbacks,’’ Luck said. the Boardwalk. part of Atlantic City’s history. Samual Leeds, an avid Easter Parade “The Mannings are the nicest family.’’ But did he ever think he would be the player to replace Peyton in Indy? “No never,’’ Luck said. “I The tradition of annual Easter parades observer, remembered that most of the Photos courtesy of Allen “Boo” Pergament. have learned sometimes things happen you can’t control. Whatever began on Fifth Avenue in New York City participants hid their sleeveless frocks under their coats, but not the young girls. Sources Vicky Gold Levy, and her book “125 Years happens will happen for the best. You have to look at it like that.’’ and was quickly adopted by cities all over of Ocean Madness.” The books “So Young. So about 50 yards away Archie Manning declared: “There will be the country. The first Atlantic City Easter Hundreds of bare-armed girls walked in the Easter Parade that year and probably Gay.”and “History of Atlantic City Boardwalk Suite no bad blood between the Manning and Luck family. I’ve known Parade was held in 1876 as a preview 101.com” Andrew since he was an 8th grader and he came to our camp. event to the 1876 Philadelphia sneezed with the chills for a week after, but He is a fine young man.’’ Still, it was hard not to be struck by the Centennial Expo. being the first to don the trend was more awkwardness of the situation. Luck seemed to handle it all with…. important than avoiding catching a cold. well, very good luck. That year, there were two parades: one on “There’s a lot of speculation of what is going to happen,’’ Luck Palm Sunday, specifically designed to The Easter Parade took place after said. “I can’t control that. I’ve just got to focus on myself and be the showcase Easter bonnets; and the second religious services were held on the best I can be.’’ on Easter Sunday, to display full Easter Boardwalk. Each year on Easter Sunday, luck is being hyped as maybe the best prospect to come out of ensembles. The parade was so popular the Frank Gravatt would open his world college as quarterback since…. you know who….Peyton Manning. Boardwalk was barely big enough to famous Steel Pier, free to the public, and His arm strength, his footwork and his overall football acumen make accommodate all the participants. host Easter Sunday Services at the him the ultimate prospect. stadium toward the Pier’s edge. Over “The hype is something I have to try and ignore,’’ Luck said. The Boardwalk was only 10 feet wide 5,000 people would attend. (left photo above) “Not to devalue what people say but at the end of the day it’s what my and stood only eighteen inches above the coaches, teammates and friends say that really counts.’’ beach. There were no railings at the edge The Hamids, whose family took over luck seems to have an aura about him. You know he’s in the of the boards and parade-goers could be ownership of the Pier, continued the room when he enters into it. Peyton Manning has that and so does his seen falling off into the sand! The Easter Sunday tradition. After Easter father Archie. “I think,’’ Archie Manning said, “that Andrew is going Service, the casino, music halls, stages Luck parade’s popularity was memorialized by to be a great pro quarterback.’’ coverage in the major New York and and movie theaters would open featuring Philadelphia newspapers. top entertainers and big bands of the time. It was Atlantic City locals’ and visitors’ Each year the parade grew and the first taste of summer after a long winter. 60 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2012 fashions became more exotic. In 1902, In 2006, the 131st (and last?) Annual curtain call b y Da v i d Sp a t z EXCITEMENT AT EVERY TURN SCAN HERE Long Live the queen of mean TO PURCHASE TICKETS

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