How watching Japanese animation led Chef Leslie to Hard Rock’s Kuro restaurant
The Casino File Every chef has their own tale of how and why they decided on a career in culinary arts. But it seems a pretty safe bet that there is only one stove jockey — in Atlantic City, at least — who was inspired by the popular Japanese animation form know as...
Happy Prosecco Week!
Drink Up! Next week, June 2-8, is National Prosecco Week in honor of Italy’s most popular sparkling wine. For those who don’t know, Prosecco is to Italy as Champagne is to France and Cava is to Spain. My favorite Prosecco memory occurred a few years ago when we were...
Farmers market season gets underway in Brigantine
Memorial Day weekend saw many farmers markets open for the season, including Brigantine, where I went Saturday for their opening day. I arrived early and the crowd was light, but as the morning grew so did the turnout. It was a great market day with beautiful weather....
Academy of Culinary Arts Medal Ceremony Celebrates the Accomplishments of 26 Culinary and Baking & Pastry Grads
Two years of hard work, of mastering the techniques and skills of the culinary world, of perfecting their precision to detail and ultimately owning their craft led Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts’ (ACA) Class of 2025 to the finish line at...
Pinkies up! Enjoy high tea at Ocean City’s iconic Flanders Hotel
Picture this: you, sitting in the iconic and long-standing Flanders Hotel, located just steps off the Ocean City Boardwalk and beach. The views are breathtaking, the staff is friendly, and the vibes are high. But that’s just any ordinary day at the Flanders. Let’s...
