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Grease is the word at Borgata these summer nights

by Scott Cronick | Jul 30, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

I love theater, but I’m not so fond of musicals. In fact, the older I get, the more I dislike them every day. Part of that has to do with the modernization of the musical, which I think has removed a lot of the fun, whimsy and innocence of the genre that made classics...

Naan-stop culinary innovation: Sitar brings upscale Indian cuisine to Hard Rock

by Scott Cronick | Jul 23, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Indian restaurants and casinos go together about as often as rigatoni and curry. In fact, outside of Las Vegas, I couldn’t find a single casino in the United States that features an Indian restaurant. That didn’t stop Dr. Arman Roy and the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel...

Eagles Hall of Famer Don Felder opens ‘Vault’ for tour with Guess Who at Hard Rock

by Scott Cronick | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

In the history of rock ‘n’ roll, there are few iconic images — and moments — more powerful than Don Felder, double-necked 1977 Gibson EDS-1275 in hand, standing on stage side-by-side with Joe Walsh ripping dueling solos on “Hotel California,” one of the greatest rock...

The ultimate Sunday Shore thing: Sexy plates, small prices served up at Resorts’ Bubbles & Brunch

by Scott Cronick | Jun 25, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

For years, Resorts Casino Hotel has been the undisputed Atlantic City brunch champion. Capriccio, the longest running casino restaurant in the city and one of the most classically beautiful dining rooms in the city, has hosted some of the best brunch experiences in...

Hard work, handmade recipes are the heart of two Jvs Pizza & Mexican Restaurant locations

by Scott Cronick | May 28, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, Pleasantville, South Jersey

Built From Scratch Most people see the finished product when they walk into Jvs Mexican Restaurant and Jvs Pizza & Mexican Restaurant in Atlantic City and Pleasantville, respectively. They see the colorful murals painted by artists from as far as California. They...