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CAPRICCIO • GALLAGHER’S STEAKHOUSE 20 TwENTY ON 20 GALLAGHER’S BURGER BAR The amazing Cathy Rush gives columnist 58 ON THE RED CARPET THE BUFFET • EASTWIND NOODLE BAR Michelle Dawn Mooney all the details. Celebrity sightings from around BREADSTICKS CAFE & GRILL the town are featured. Cover image by Adlai Carrasco of Forma Photography of Forma by Adlai Carrasco image Cover ThE LAST WORD Contributor Veronica Dudo goes one-on-one with 60 New Jersey master baker Buddy Valastro. Show schedules subject to change. 4 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2011 Must be 21 or older. Certain restrictions may apply. editor’s letter WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I BELIEVE I AM THE VICTIM OF CONTRIBUTORS UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION A financial industry executive for over BY MY EMPLOYER? 20 years, ADLAI Family Bonding Time CARRASCO had “There is an interconnectedness among members a true passion for that bonds the family, much like mountain photography all his life. climbers who rope themselves together when Deciding four years ago to leave the financial – Mark Pfeffer climbing a mountain, so that if someone industry, Adlai, owner should slip or need support, he’s held up by of Forma Photography, has been a professional the others until he regains his footing.” photographer — focusing on fashion, glamour, Generally, discrimination (or harassment) is only unlawful if the reason for — Dr. Phil McGraw weddings, and portrait photography — ever the discrimination is based upon a specifi c class which the federal or state since. He studied at the International School of legislature has protected by statute. There are at least twelve specifi c classes PlacED NEATLY AT THE Photography in New York City, and is currently end of November sits one based out of Wyckoff, N.J. protected by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, but the most of my favorite holidays. common unlawful situations involve discrimination based upon age, And while the abundance race, gender, disability, religion, national origin and sexual orientation. of delightful food on Writer CHELSEY first thought appears to FAIRFIELD is a 23-year-old resident of be the wonderful allure of If you believe you have been the victim of employment discrimination because of membership in a Egg Harbor Township protected class, you should immediately complain, in writing, to the person or department designated Thanksgiving, my favorite aspect and a journalism of this holiday has always been the gathering of family members. major at Atlantic to receive such complaints, making sure to include the date, the complete factual information, and the There is something quite significant about sitting around an Cape Community specifi c complaint that you feel you have been discriminated against because of your class status (i.e. age, elegantly dressed table, taking in all the familiar aromas and faces, College. She hopes to race, gender, etc.). It is very important to include your class status, since a complaint of that nature invokes that truly warms my soul. This particular experience affords us with continue her education that vital bonding time with family members that so many of us take at Monmouth University, and to one day be additional protections against retaliation for having made such a complaint. This is also important because for granted as we trudge through our daily lives. a full-time journalist. She also plans to write discrimination that is not based upon a protected class is not necessarily unlawful, and a complaint that a book or two in the future. In her spare time, does not specify that the discrimination is as a result of being a member of a protected class does not In this November issue, we travel to the New Jersey home of Chelsey loves spending time with her dog the Wakiles. This famous TV reality show family from “The Real Perry, watching reality TV, reading her Kindle, afford the same protection against retaliation. Housewives of New Jersey” strives to not get caught up in the and trying to learn how to cook. trivialities of celebrity, instead taking a very traditional approach to family values. “My husband and I have taken our old-world If there is no anti-discrimination procedure in place, you should submit your written complaint to the upbringing, values, and morals, and tried to make them work in WOLFGANG highest ranking supervisor at your worksite, even if he/she is a supervisor who has participated in the PUCK has changed modern day life,” reveals Kathy Wakile, homemaker/TV personality. the way Americans conduct about which you are complaining. If you are uncertain about the content of your complaint letter, Writer Veronica Dudo visits with Kathy, her husband Rich, and cook and eat by you should contact an experienced employment law attorney to give you the necessary guidance. their two children, Victoria and Joseph, to experience their modern- mixing formal day family values, on page 34. French techniques Another undeniable family guy is the always colorful Buddy and Asian- and Valastro, a.k.a. the cake boss. Raised in an old-fashioned Italian California-influenced household with the help of his extended family, this master baker aesthetics with has taken his Hoboken shop to new heights. Check out his secrets the highest quality ingredients. He also has changed the face of dining in cities throughout to success, and his favorite dessert, on page 60. the nation, first in Los Angeles, then in Las Whether you plan to prepare a large meal, go to the home of Vegas, where he was the first star chef to create www.gmslaw.com friends or relatives, or even venture out to a restaurant for Turkey a contemporary fine dining restaurant, paving Day 2011, keep in mind that the most important time this holiday is the way for other celebrated chefs and the the time spent together with family. And remember to give thanks city’s metamorphosis into a dining destination. The information contained herein is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter. for the many blessings in your life. He has written six cookbooks, and hisE mmy Award-winning television series, “Wolfgang Puck,” debuted on The FoodN etwork in 2000 Alyson Boxman Levine and aired for five seasons. Puck lives in Los ATLANTIC CITY NORTHFIELD RIO GRANDE Angeles, with his wife, Gelila, and has four sons, 1030 Atlantic Avenue 660 New Road, Suite 1-A The Herald Building Illustration by Randy Jones Illustration Cameron, Byron, Oliver, and Alexander.