By Danielle Davies
There are very few places as iconic as Hard Rock Café, but that’s just one of the many reasons to visit Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. As one of Atlantic City’s newest casinos, it’s got something pretty spectacular happening every day, and this weekend is hardly the exception.
1. The Zac Brown Band
International Country Music Day rolls around but once a year so you’ve got to make it count. Celebrate it and country favorites like “Chicken Fried” and “Colder Weather” with the Zac Brown Band at 8 p.m. Friday at Etess Arena. Tickets are reportedly sold out, but where there’s a will, there’s a reseller to be found.
2. Austin City Nights
Country music isn’t just for headliners. Head to Hard Rock Café on Thursday for Country Music Thursdays for a more intimate venue. This week, Austin City Nights, a modern country cover band, is shaking things up. Get there for live tunes and a cocktail – we like the Southern Rock, made with Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur and Smirnoff mixed with sweet & sour and topped with Sprite. Party on.
3. Brunch
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is renowned for exquisite fine dining, an outstanding wine list, and deliciousness like a Maine Lobster Pot and Japanese Kobe Beef. But it’s also got a spectacular Sunday brunch. Get there for a truly elevated start to your day with a carefully curated menu of dishes including their 28-day aged sirloin and raw bar.
4. Euphoria
For an unforgettable, and unique, night of entertainment, check out the Euphoria variety show at Sound Waves. From high energy dance numbers to soulful musical performances, the thrilling show is perfect for anyone looking to escape reality and be transported to a world of excitement. And who isn’t?
5. Sushi
Is a visit to Hard Rock without visiting Kuro a visit at all? With Executive Sushi Chef Shingo Inoue at the helm, Kuro is a not-to-be-missed culinary delight. And while everything on the menu is to die for, we recommend the tasting menu for two to try a bit of everything including crispy Brussels with honey soy and pear chive salsa, Kuro Edamame, Robata sampler, a selection of rolled sushi, and Wagyu Beef tacos—all before a Chocolate Hazelnut Bar for dessert.
Danielle’s been a writer and storyteller for the past fifteen years—her work has appeared everywhere from Philadelphia Style Magazine and The Press of Atlantic City to Cape May Magazine and The WC Press in West Chester. Nationally, her short stories have been published in Typehouse Magazine and Scary Mommy. She lives in South Jersey with her husband and two children.
