By Gabriella Bancheri
When Angeloni’s II of Atlantic City owner, Alan Angeloni, announced the restaurant would be closing its doors after four decades, the line was down the block and reservations were booked out for weeks. From Stoli martinis accompanied by complimentary meatballs to $5 apps to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin serenading you over the jukebox, it’s no wonder why locals and tourists alike wanted one last hurrah in the old school Italian joint.
If you happen to fall into the category of disappointed Italian cuisine enthusiasts, fear not—Angeloni’s II is set to open back up in the Spring of 2024 under new ownership. Julie Aspell, New Jersey local and owner of Tony’s Baltimore Grill in AC, has purchased the property and intends to keep the name the same.
On Oct. 18, Tony’s posted on their Instagram announcing a “#forevercollab,” giving locals and loyal TBG patrons a heads up of their plans for the reopening of the restaurant. They even tagged the Angeloni’s II Instagram page, insinuating that the page will stay the same as well.
Located on the corner of Arctic Avenue and North Georgia Avenue, the building is set to undergo some refurbishing changes. Whether the restaurant’s interiors are to remain the same or undergo some aesthetic changes remains a mystery, but it’s likely that the new owners will carry over some of the charm that helped the restaurant gain so much popularity over the years.
We know that the owners of TBG have a history of a community-based approach to business. Just over a year ago in August 2022, the outdoor furniture from the century-old eatery was stolen. Instead of immediately filing a police report, the owners and management promised a cash reward and free pizza every week—for the rest of their lives—to whomever returned the missing items. Lo and behold, the furniture was returned.
It’s clear that the owner wants to keep both her long beloved joint and her new spot on South Jersey’s map, and it seems like they’ll make the right moves to do so. The team’s track record and community presence give us a promising glimpse into the future of the classic AC landmark. If we can glean anything from the news, it’s that the long-favored classic is in good hands.
