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UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! 182860 RAC April BWJ Ad 8.375x10.875 r5.indd 1 3/21/11 11:30:20 AM march 2011 contents Atlantic City A Place We Call Home The Dawn of a Catch Him If You Can The Future 34 New Day 40 Local attorney Chris 46 King of Golf A look inside the numerous Brown has his sights set Can Tiger Woods new projects breathing life into on the State Assembly, and if his continue his reign over the Atlantic City, as this exciting resort interesting past is any indication of golf world, or will some community is eager to get its heart his future success, he is surely lined new champion dethrone the racing again. up for an exciting ride. elusive king? by Nathaniel Hale by Felicia Lowenstein Niven by Sal Visali DEPARTMENts 8 EDITOR’S LEttER 28 THE GOOD LIFE CONTRIBUTORS An enchanted evening in Havana as Amber Kllimecke and Kenneth J.. Callemmo Jr.. (center) sshown with e Egg Harbor City Board of Education honored 8th grader some very famous cigars are enjoyed teacher Karen Marandino and her 7th grade cllass at the Riley Sodaitis at a recent Board meeting. Shown, from left to right, Willlliam Daviess Schooll in Hamillton Townsship.. are: Back row: Stephen Bouchard, Board President; Jack Griffith, 11 THE RaW FEED by Alyson Boxman Levine . Principal; John Gilly III, Superintendent; Diana Caiafa, Cooper Juicy news from our undercover journalist Levenson. In front is Riley Sodaitis, winning artist; and Karen Porreca, Art Teacher. 50 THE DINING GUIDE 12 THE INSIDER A spotlight on Johnny’s Cafe, a great Margate A listing of the news and happenings around town establishment; a recipe for Lobster Ravioli; and 20 OUT & AbOUT a listing of local restaurants. Candid photographs from community events 59 OUT TO LUNCH 24 RUNNING IN HEELS Food enthusiast Anthony Previti makes a Put on the java and get ready to start your morning delicious stop at Tony Boloney’s. with Michelle Dawn Mooney. 60 ON THE RED CARPET 26 DIARY OF A MAN’S MAN William S. Donio, Chairman of the Cooper Levenson Education Faron Sooy, a 5th grade student at Ventnor Middle School, poses with Celebrity sightings from around the Practice Group, presents a plaque and gift certificate to Palak Jain, (left to right) art teacher Victoria Reinhardt, Amy L. Houck, Esq. of Dust off your golf gear, it’s tee time with Chris Ferry. area are featured. a 4th grade student at the J. Harold Van Sant School in Marlton. Cooper Levenson and Principal Robert Baker. Atlantic City image on cover by Tom Briglia / PhotoGraphics Photography Four area students saw their artwork professionally published for the first time during the 2010 holiday season. e holiday art contest is one element of Cooper Levenson’s ongoing efforts to demonstrate the firm’s commitment to community, engaging students in the arts THE LAst WORD and raising awareness of the firm’s chosen charity this holiday season – the Lois Braymes Foundation. e foundation was established in memory of Lois Braymes—an Atlantic City 62 Writer Michelle Tomko sits down for a chat with public relations expert Lisa Johnson. native who dedicated her life to providing the service people of our country with the hope, comfort, care and assistance they deserved. 6 | The Boardwalk Journal | April 2011 Tile & Stone Gallery Slab Yard & Custom Fabrication 4 Clermont Drive 33 Clermont Drive, Suite A editor’s letter CONTRIBUTORS Cape May Court House Cape May Court House The lead anchor for NBC 40, MICHELLE DAWN MOONEY 609.624.9500 began her communications career started in college. As a pre- National Experience, Locally Based A Birds-Eye View med student, she took an opportunity to work as a news FROM THE WINDOW OF director and on-air personality for a local my Atlantic City office, the Revel radio morning show. This move led to Casino rises in the near distance her hosting several morning shows … like a brick and mortar and a change in majors. As a professional embodiment of the new singer, songwriter, and pianist, Michelle dawn of Atlantic City. And is currently working on her debut album as the morning sun rises and has had the privilege of performing over the boardwalk, this resort for the NY Jets and the Philadelphia town is readying itself for a new 76ers. She is also a former runner-up to dawn. With new life at the Revel site Miss New Jersey. and the Sandcastle Stadium hosting the Dave Matthews Caravan — a three-day event that promises to not disappoint Currently a — this city is finally on its way to becoming the true destination it has freelance writer been striving to achieve. living in South In this April issue, we explore the city’s rebirth, as journalist Jersey, MICHELLE Nathaniel Hale details all the recent developments that have taken place. TOMKO has a B.F.A Hale also delves into the ongoing rift between Governor Chris Christie from Kent State and Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford over the tourism district; a University. She is feud that just may be a thorn in the side of the state’s rejuvenation project. a trained actor and As blooming flowers and summer weather wait just around the has been earning corner, the scents of spring fill the air as residents spend their weekends a living playing poker for the past three outside sprucing up their yards and flower beds.