Carmine’s: Not your typical casino Italian restaurant
The Casino File By Chuck Darrow On the surface, it’s easy to perceive Carmine’s as just another pricey casino dining room geared to the high-roller and special-occasion crowds. But to equate the 20-year-old Italian eatery with such premium spots as Capriccio at...
A farm grows in Atlantic City
By Chef Christina Martin Recently I visited the CROPS (Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces) food hub located at 167 S. Tennessee Ave. in Atlantic City. I sat down with Director of Operations Alexis Flack, who has been with CROPS since 2022; and food...
Syrah, Shiraz or Sirah?
Drink Up! By David Setley “Que Sera, Sera” (meaning “whatever will be, will be”) was a very popular song made famous by the late Doris Day in 1955. I remember my mother singing this to me as a child. I am loosely using a variation of the song’s title to introduce a...
Culinary Competition Raises $100,000 for Boys & Girls Club
Let’s Get Cookin’ 2025 brought together food lovers, culinary enthusiasts, and community supporters February 5, raising more than $100,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. Held at the Island Waterpark at the Showboat, this annual culinary competition...
Bake up some love with puff pastry hearts
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Looking for an easy Valentine’s or Galentine’s dessert? Using only a few ingredients, these flaky puff pastry hearts will impress the special people in your life. While you can make this dessert any time of year with different shapes and...
