Kuro at Hard Rock springs into seasonal celebration
The Casino File By Chuck Darrow Kuro, the Asian-focused dining room at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, is going all-in on an annual seasonal occurrence that generally flies under the radar in this neck of the woods—the blooming of cherry blossom trees that...
Remembering when the Taj Mahal’s poker room was AC’s biggest deal
By Chuck Darrow As we entered Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena for Smokey Robinson’s recent performance, I only half-sarcastically suggested to my friend, Howard, that we were standing on hallowed ground. That’s because the large vestibule/security checkpoint area was,...
Pat Boone checks in: And some places he probably didn’t check out
By Bruce Klauber The Shore Local story on Pat Boone published a few weeks back, got quite a response from those who fondly remember his appearances at the Steel Pier as a solo act, and with his family. When the story was in preparation, I contacted Pat’s offices and...
Atlantic City Airshow reimagined
Iconic event takes flight again as the Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival By James FitzPatrick Atlantic City will be hosting an airshow this summer after all. On March 19, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority announced that the airshow will return in...
Atlantic City Aquarium Reopens to the Public with New Look, New Attractions
With renovations and repair work to the inside and outside of the building now complete, the Atlantic City Aquarium at Historic Gardner’s Basin reopened its doors Monday for the first time in five years. City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. was joined by...
