Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen grateful for success, but warns A.C. about N.Y.
By Scott Cronick Jim Allen never forgot where he came from. Everyone in the casino industry knows Jim Allen and his South Jersey roots. The Mainland Regional High School graduate started as a cook in the food and beverage department as a teen at Bally’s Park Place and...
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...Fitzpatrick’s owners celebrate retirement, pass torch to son
By Scott Cronick Somers Point certainly has its share of legendary spots: Charlie’s, Gregory’s, Anchorage, Point Diner and DiOrio’s are just a few. Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse deserves to be in the same conversation with all of those iconic spots. While...Atlantic City is a Christmas wonderland worth exploring
By Scott Cronick Atlantic City might not be the first place you think about visiting to soak in the holiday spirit, but it’s a winter wonderland certainly worth exploring … especially for adults. After a successful parade on the boardwalk and the second year of the...For coffee lovers, take Surf Road to Historic Smithville
By Scott Cronick Surf Road Coffee Bar & Beach Bowls may be the first business for the Perfetti family. But there is nothing new about their coffee-making skills. The Perfettis – Adam and Jenna, along with their sons Cole and Alex – opened Surf Road in a...
