Welcome to the ‘grape unknown’
Drink Up! By David Setley Introducing customers to new wines is one of the best aspects of my job. A few days ago, a gentleman asked for recommendations on any lesser-known wines that I thought he would enjoy. I’ll share the suggestions I gave to him. Welcome to “The...
Restaurateur’s evolution continues as Galloway eatery transforms into 279 Social Kitchen
By Scott Cronick When you look at Drew Huggard’s resume, it’s pretty impressive … to say the least. The entrepreneur, restaurateur, chef and family man certainly has come a long way since he started working as a bus boy and delivery person for Rick Romanelli’s various...
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...
