Harrah’s La Strada at the Shore an eastern outpost of a western landmark
The Casino File When La Strada at the Shore opened inside Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City it was an unusually bold move. After all, in a region — and city — where top-shelf Italian restaurants are part of the cultural fabric, it didn’t necessarily make a lot of sense to...
Where to dine on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Christmas is here, and it’s time to finalize those holiday plans, if you haven’t already. For those looking to skip the cooking and endless dishes this season, Atlantic County and Ocean City offer plenty of festive dining options on both Christmas Eve and Christmas...
Sparkling wines for the New Year’s celebrations
No holiday is more associated with popping a bottle of bubbly than New Year’s Eve. In fact, toasting the New Year has been customary for more than 1,500 years. After the Revolutionary War, Americans began making toasts (sometimes as many as 13!) at all major...
Latkes: Messy in the kitchen, but a miracle in your mouth
Hanukkah arrives in our house through the kitchen. Days before the menorah is lit, and before candles appear in the window, our kitchen counters fill with potatoes, a sack of flour, onions, carrots and a big bottle of canola oil – all the essentials for making potato...
Wine stash for unexpected guests and last-minute gifts
Drink Up! I love those J-I-N-G-L-E Bells! Ah, December… when jingle bells aren’t the only bells ringing. Ding dong! You answer your door to find unexpected guests on your doorstep, saying, “Surprise! Happy Holidays!” Sound familiar? But what do you do? A bottle...
