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W E L C O M E T O T A S T E O F S O U T H J E R S E Y , Atlantic City Weekly ’s 2011 Summer dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 19th edition of Atlantic City Weekly’s Taste of South Jersey. This dining publication is a convenient guide for local diners, as well as visitors, to keep handy for the next several months and beyond. Good for both social and casual outings, Taste of South Jersey caters to couples looking for a night out, businesses host-ing a special event or meeting, or a family looking for a friendly place to dine. Inside you will find some of southern New Jersey’s finest restaurants, including comprehensive listings of the many Atlantic City casino dining establishments.

As the greater Atlantic City region’s dining scene continues to expand, we’re certain that you will find this dining guide a helpful tool when deciding where to dine out this summer and beyond. You’ll also be able to access this guide, and our weekly dining listings and features, online at acweekly.com. Bon appetit!

On the cover: Zuppa di Pesce, prepared by Chef Jimmy Cordivari at Tre Figlio, located on the White Horse Pike in Pomona, Galloway Township. (Photo by Craig Billow)

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3003 English Creek #E7English Creek Shopping Center

Next To ShopRiteEgg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234

609.383.3999

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diningguideAtlAntic cityFor casino restaurants and independent es-tablishments located within casino properties, including more restau-rants located inside The Quarter at the Tropicana and at The Pier Shops at Caesars, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more listings, visit acweekly.com.

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmount-

tavern.com. An Atlantic City institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three generations.

Café 28252825 Atlantic Ave. (at Brighton Ave.). 344-6913. cafe2825.com. Regional Italian fare with full bar. Upscale Italian dining. Tues.-Sat. 4:30p-close. Reservations accepted.

Chart HouseGolden Nugget, Atlantic City’s Marina district. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com. Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-3pm. Dinner is 3-10pm Mon.-Fri. and Sat.-Sun., noon-10pm. Happy Hour is Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Reservations are recom-mended.

Chelsea Prime111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel).

thechelsea-ac.com. 348-2200. A steakhouse in the setting of a 1940s supper club with indoor and out-door seating, a cocktail lounge with a curvilinear bar and entertainment.

FINLocated at the Tropicana, 340-4000. tropicana.net.

Seafood restaurant, fea-

turing locally grown food

and wine under the direc-

tion of locally born and

trained Chef Demetrios

Haronis. Has a sushi and

raw bar. Hours: Wed.-

Sun. 6-11pm. Located

on the casino level in the

South Tower.

Old Waterway Inn1700 W. Riverside Dr.

347-1793. oldwater-

way.com. Specializing

in seafood and steaks.

Under new management.

Happy hour: Mon.-Fri.

5-7pm. Live music Sat.

& Sun. Waterfront deck.

Breakfast Mon.-Fri.

10am; brunch Sat. & Sun.

10am-2pm.

The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan

674-0100. Restaurant

includes twilight sky or

“opium den style” dining

nooks.

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“At Dinner Time Matteo’s Creative Mind Comes To The Fore...Dinner Entrees to Rival To Those Offered By The Finest Dining Establishments.”

Fresh, Light & Tasty Salads, Sandwiches

WrapsBlack Angus Burgers

The Best MusselsFrench Fried Lobster Tails

Lump Crab CakeBBQ Ribs

A Sampling of Dinner...Pistacio Encrusted Salmon

Soft Shell Francaise on a Bed of Spinach w/Tomato FetaOur Famous Linguini & Clams (White)

Chicken Marsala, Picante & Parmesan

Banana Battered Challah French ToastBreakfast Sat. & Sun. - Lunch & Dinner 7 Days

The Entire Ocean SwimsThrough Matty’s Kitchen

Urban Spoons TOP RATED Restaurant in South Jersey

Fresh, Light & Tasty Salads,

PartyTrays &

Cateringfor All

Occasions

Early BirdsTues., Wed.,

Thurs.All Night

FreshBakedBreadsCakes

Cookies Babkas

& the like

· Early BirdsDaily 3:30 - 6pm

$1195

· Cold Cuts

· Cheeses

· Salads

· Prepared Foods

· Knishes

· Smoked Fish

The Only Good Jewish DelicatessenOn The Island

Eight South Essex Avenue, Margate, New JerseyPhone: 609-823-7310 Fax: 609-823-4005

www.DownbeachDeli.com

& More!Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner For 29 Years

NEW YORK STYLE DELI


BALLY’s

340-2000

Arturo’sEnjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a con-temporary, New York fare in the sophisticated set-ting of this award-winning trattoria.

Bally’s BrunchBrunch every Sunday at the Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person.

Harry’s Oyster Bar & SeafoodRenowned Atlantic City restaurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty have opened the doors to their new-est venture, located inside Bally’s Atlantic City. Harry’s Oyster Bar & Restaurant features extensive raw bar, sports bar, and fresh seafood.

Johnny Rockets340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restau-rant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 11am-3am Fri. & Sat.

Pickles DeliNew York style deli, re-cently revamped.

The Reserve/Preview BarBally’s iconic culinary ex-perience.

6ix: A BistroAmerican bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

WILD WILD WEsT AT BALLY’s

340-2000

Gold Tooth GertiesBakery, bagel sandwich-es, & more.

Virginia City BuffetAll-you-can-eat, Western-style buffet. Hours: Mon.–Thurs. lunch noon–3pm, dinner 3–9pm.; Fri.–Sun. noon-10pm. $21.99 (plus tax) daily for dinner; $16.99 (plus tax) lunch Mon.-Thurs.

BORGATA

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Bobby Flay SteakChoose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Borgata BuffetExtensive buffet menu. Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $17.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon-3pm; Dinner $28.95 (plus tax) Mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am-3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner.

FornellettoCelebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant of-fering traditional Southern Italian fare.

IzakayaA modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

N.O.W. (Noodles of the World)Asian fusion.

Old Homestead Steak HouseDomestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse.

SeaBlueCelebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood.

The CafeteriaFull of quick food options.

The MetropolitanFrench bistro-style cafe serves classic and con-temporary American dishes.

Wolfgang Puck American GrilleContemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

CAEsARs

348-4411

Atlantic GrillNew seafood restaurant at Caesars features grilled fish, meats, raw bar and sushi.

Nero’s Sunday BrunchIncludes freshly carved prime meats, omelet arti-san designing your gour-met omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle BarOffers a selection of tradi-tional and modern Asian cuisines.

La Piazza BuffetBuffet selections for all day dining. Breakfast, daily $14.99 plus tax, 8-11:30am. Lunch, $17.99, 11:30am-4pm; Dinner weekdays, $26.99, 4pm-closing; $29.99 weekends. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 8am–9pm; Fri., 8am–10pm; Sat., 8am–11pm.

Mia 348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine.

Morton’s 449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a

la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.

Nero’s GrillSirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

The Pier Shops at Caesars:

Buddakan674-0100. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.

The Continental674-8300, continentalac.com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge as well as the large flower-shaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”

Game On!345-6800. State-of-the-art sports-bar and res-taurant.

Phillips Seafood348-2273. Serving au-thentic Maryland-style seafood and world-fa-mous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featur-ing an open, expedition kitchen. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.

Piazza di Giorgio345-3100. Food Court with A Taste of Tuscany, South of the Border, Salad Sensations, Hot Off the Grille, and Udon Creations. Also a fresh fruit smoothie bar.

Souzai Sushi & Sake348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate set-ting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.

GOLDEn nuGGET

441-2000

The Bayside BuffetAn all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs. ($16.99 plus tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 plus tax.). A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.

Chart HouseLunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-3pm. Dinner is 3-10pm Mon.-Fri. and Sat.-Sun., noon-10pm. Happy Hour is Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Reservations are recommended. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.

The Deck Bayfront Bar & RestaurantSeasonal bayfront bar and restaurant. Your favorite drinks with a full menu featuring new items like Old Bay Crab Dip and Seafood Salad. Enjoy live bands nightly in the sum-mer.

Imperial CourtSuperb Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and

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Restaurant | Lounge | Banquet FacilityFamily Owned & Operated Since 1981

609.646.1855www.touchofitaly.net

6629 Black Horse Pike • Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234Hours: Monday - Saturday 4pm - 10:30pm

Sunday 2pm - 10pmAdditional Hours Available For Private Parties

Live MusicTuesday

WednesdayThursday

“It’s Better By the Bay”

On & Off premises catering available • take–Out available

609-601-2212 • 450 bay ave, sOmers pOint

Early Bird Specials Everyday 4-6pm Dining Room Only

Authentic Italian Brick Oven Pizza & SandwichesVeal, Chicken, Hand Cut Steaks, Fresh Seafood,

Home Made Pasta & Desserts!

Casual Italian Continental Dining & Pub FareServing Lunch & Dinner & Late Night Snacks


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assortment of familiar items. Open for dinner for Fri.- Sun. 6pm.

The Poolside CaféLocated on the 5th Floor, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic City skyline, is the seasonal Poolside Snack bar. Enjoy light fare by the pool.

Vic & Anthony’s SteakhouseA world-class steak-house, Vic & Anthony’s features an award-winning menu with the finest prime beef and fresh seafood, as well as an extensive wine collection, impeccable service, and an elegant, yet cozy at-mosphere. Opening Aug. 12, 2011.

HarraH’s resort

441-5000

Bill’s Bar and BurgerNow open, with classic burgers and more.

Bluepoint BarA raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties

Club CappuccinoCoffee bar. Fine gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso and teas ac-companied by home-made pastries, cookies and brownies.

Corner Grille & DeliTraditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

Dos CaminosAuthentic Mexican de-lights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Open Sun.-Thurs., 5pm-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 5pm-1am. Reservations: 441-5575.

Luke Palladino at Harrah’s ResortSeasonally-driven Italian-inspired restaurant offering savory Italian dishes using fresh, locally-

sourced produce and sought-after gourmet ingredients from native Italian regions. Executive chef Luke Palladino is making his return to the Atlantic City culinary scene with this new ven-ture. Open Mon.-Wed., 5-9pm; Fri. 5-10pm; Sat.-Sun., 5-11pm. Reservations: 441-5575.

McCormick & Schmick’sMore than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.

ReflectionsA 24-hour cafe offering steaks, seafood, sand-wiches and burgers. Breakfast is available any-time plus The Noodle Bar open Thurs.-Sun.

The SteakhouseGourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.

Taste of the ShoreFood emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.

Waterfront BuffetExtensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99(plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Mon. & Fri., 8:30am–noon brunch, 4–9pm dinner; Tues. & Wed., noon–9pm dinner; Thurs. 4–9pm dinner; Sat. 8:30am–noon brunch, 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am–1:30pm brunch, 2–9pm diner.

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Cappuccino’sCoffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open 24 hrs. from Sun. at 7am-Close Fri. at 11pm. Sat. 7am-11pm.

Cornucopia BuffetLand and sea buffet fea-tures a variety of special-ties. Cost: $18.50 plus tax. Open Sun.-Thurs., noon-8pm; Fri.-Sat., noon-9pm.

Empress Gem Noodle BarAsian noodle bar open Sun.-Fri. 2pm-mid. Sat. 2pm-2am.

Nick’s Burger BarDesign your own gourmet burger from top to bottom. Exotic beers. Mon.-Thurs. noon-5pm (bar only), 5pm-mid. (dining); Fri. 5pm-1am; Sat. noon-am; Sun. noon-mid.

ONO Pan-Asian Bistro and BarFeatures exotic dishes from sushi to sashimi to rock lobster tail with Kaffir lime butter. For those with simpler tastes ONO also features a traditional surf & turf or New York strip steak.

Patsy’sSpecializing in Neapolitan cuisine, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favor-ite restaurant. Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun. 6-10pm. 340-7585.

Simon PrimeContemporary American steakhouse by famed, celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Simon Prime will quickly become famous for its amazing steaks, as well as its unique take on fish, seafood, chops and organic seasonal vegeta-bles. Thurs. 6-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10pm.

resorts

344-6000

Beachball Seafood HouseOpen to Labor Day week-end.

Boardwalk PerksCoffee shop with deli sandwiches. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am -5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-11pm.

Breadsticks Cafe & GrillBreakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.

The International BuffetOffers an international menu, as well a full com-plement of all-American selections. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-7:30pm; Fri. 11:30am-9pm; Sat. 9am-9pm and Sun. 9am-7pm. Cost: $19.20 (plus tax) lunch and din-ner; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun.

CapriccioThis perennial Zagat Award-winning Italian res-taurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Sunday Brunch available for $44.95 per person. Open Mon., Tues., Fri. 6-11pm; Sat. 5-11pm and Sunday Brunch 9:30am -2pm.

Gallagher’s Burger BarBurger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burg-ers) and more. Fall hours: Mon.-Thurs. 4-9:30pm; Fri. noon-9:30pm; Sat. noon-11pm; Sun. noon-9:30pm.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse is located on Resorts’ din-ing level and features tra-ditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame. Fall hours: Sun.-Fri. 5-9:30pm; Sat. 5-11pm.

sHowboat

343-4000

Casa Di NapoliBrick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade salad and breads.

French Quarter BuffetSeafood Carnival

Weekends featuring filet and lobster on Saturday nights. Cost is Fri. $29.99; Sat., $35.99 and Sun. $29.99. Mon.-Thurs. 12-4pm lunch; $19.99 (plus tax) Mon.–Thurs. dinner 4-9pm, $25.99.

Johnny Rockets348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 8am-mid.; Fri.-Sat., 8am-2am.

Royal Noodle HouseLocated next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; au-thentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes.

Scarzudio’s Steak & Sushi LoungeOpened July 27. Certified USDA Prime steaks, plus sushi rolls, an extensive wine list, craft beers, sig-nature cocktails.

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340-4000

il VerdiUpscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

FINSeafood restaurant, fea-turing locally grown food and wine under the direc-tion of locally born and trained Chef Demetrios Haronis. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.

Golden DynastyTraditional Chinese cui-sine, Cantonese special-ties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.

Seaside CafeThis 24-hour dining ex-perience offers updated casual fare.

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Tropicana’s The Marketplace: A Dam Good Deli“Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of over-stuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups.

Boardwalk FavoritesClassic Boardwalk treats including foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.

Corky’s Ribs & BBQCasual dining BBQ restaurant serving hick-ory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sand-wiches and salads.

Create-A-ConePatrons choose their favorite flavor and top-pings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or take-out.

Fiesta BuffetAbundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax)

for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Nightly seafood buffet for $24.95 per person (compli-mentary lobster tail on Fridays). Hours: Mon.–Thurs. noon–8pm; Fri. noon–9pm; Sat. 2–10pm; Sun. 2–8pm.

The Quarter at the Tropicana: A Dam Good Sports Bar 347-7770. Catch your fa-vorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood.

Carmine’s572-9300. Renowned New York family-style Italian institution.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 348-6700. cubalibreres-taurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.

The Palm344-7256. thepalm.com. Outstanding American and Italian dishes.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with in-novative contemporary creations.

Red Square344-9100. Famed restau-rateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant.

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant348-8600. Pub fare and modern interpretations of classic Irish dishes.

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441-6000

Evo2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evores-taurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass.

Max’sLocated on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features U.S.D.A. prime certified Angus beef and seafood selections. Open for din-ner.

Rainforest CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforestcafe.com.

Roberto’sServing northern and southern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean.

Trump Taj mahal

449-1000

Hard Rock CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007.

Il Mulino New YorkOffers two distinct, side-by-side dining ex-periences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New

York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino.

Royal Albert’s PalaceOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.

Sultan’s FeastBuffet features black angus steaks grilled to order, gourmet pizza and dessert stations. $14.98 (plus tax) for breakfast daily 8–11:30am; $22.47 for lunch/dinner Mon.–Fri. noon–9pm; $26.75 Sat.–Sun. for lunch/dinner (open until 10pm Sat.).

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The Continental674-8300, continentalac.

com. An “outdoor” patio

bar with signature drinks

& sunken fire-pit lounge

as well as the large flower-

shaped central dining pod,

nicknamed the “Sammy

Davis Room.”

Phillips Seafood348-2273. Serving authen-

tic Maryland-style seafood

and world-famous crab

cakes. Lunch and dinner

served seven days a week,

featuring an open, expedi-

tion kitchen. Open Sun.-

Thurs. 11:30am-10pm;

Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.

Vic & Anthony’s

SteakhouseLocated at the Golden

Nugget (formerly Trump

Marina). 441-2000.

Opening Aug. 11. The

original Vic & Anthony’s in

Houston is routinely voted

one of America’s 10 best

steakhouses with suc-

culent beef, lobster and

unique appetizers.

West End GrilleWest End & Trenton aves.,

441-9100. westendgrilleac.

com. Serving french-fried

lobster tails, appetizers

and small plates, chops,

seafood and steaks, as well

as salads and sandwiches.

Full bar. Sunday-Friday:

50-percent off apps;

Sunday-Thursday: 20-per-

cent off all entrees.

Brigantine

Laguna Grill Martini Bar1400 Ocean Ave. 266-

7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine

cuisine, unique ambiance

on the beach with beautiful

view. Nightly specials and

live entertainment. Open

daily: breakfast starts at

8am, lunch at noon and

dinner at 4pm.

DownBeach

Ventnor, Margate & Longport

Downbeach Deli8 S. Essex Ave., Margate.

823-7310. Serving up a

huge selection of break-

fast, lunch and dinner.

Open daily, 8am-7:30pm.

Gertrude’s7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.

823-3003. gertrudesventnor.

com. Under the direction of

Derek Paterno, formerly of the

Water’s Edge in Cape May,

Gertrude’s is a casual yet

sophisticated restaurant that

uses organic, locally grown

and harvested vegetables

along with herbs, meats,

cheeses and fish. Open every

evening for dinner.

Matteo’s Beach Bay Café7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate.

823-6700. Serving unique

sandwiches, burgers,

homemade soups, fresh

salads and specialty din-

ner entrees. Dine-in,

take out, catering. Open

daily. Breakfast Sat. & Sun.

Lunch and dinner daily.

Free delivery in Margate.

Miyako9210 Ventnor Ave.,

Margate. 822-4759.

Authentic Japanese cui-

sine.

Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave.,

Margate. 822-9111. so-

fiaofmargate.com. This

bayside treasure transports

you to the Mediterranean

with stylish decor and au-

thentic Mediterranean and

Continental cuisine.

MainlanD & region

A Touch of ItalyBlack Horse Pike, Cardiff/

EHT. 646-1855. tou-

chofitaly.net. Serving veal,

seafood, pasta, steaks and

brick-oven pizzas. Banquet

facilities. Happy hour

Mon.-Fri. 4-6:30pm.

Berkshire GrillBlack Horse Pike at English

Creek Ave., EHT. 272-

8808. berkshiregrill.net.

Great seafood and thick,

juicy, tender steaks. Mon.-

Thurs. 4-11pm. Fri. & Sat.

3p-midnight. Sun. 3-10pm.

Bruno’s Bistro by the Bay450 Bay Ave. Somers

Point. 601-2212. Serving

lunch, dinner and late-

night snacks. Casual Italian

continental dining and pub

fare, including autnentic

Italian brick-oven pizza and

sandwiches, home-made

pasta and desserts.

Ginza Japanese

Restaurant6708 Black Horse Pike,

EHT. 383-2588. (Ginza II

located in English Creek

Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-

3999). ginza-us.com.

Hibachi steakhouse and

sushi bar. Sushi, sashimi,

grill. Zagat rated. Lunch

and dinner daily.

Ram’s Head Inn9 W. White Horse Pike,

Galloway. 652-1700. ram-

sheadinn.com. Fine dining.

Traditional American spe-

cialties with contemporary

flair.

Renault Winery72 N. Breman Ave, Egg

Harbor City. 965-2111.

renaultwinery.com. Sun.

brunch 10am-2pm.

Gourmet restaurant and

also Joseph’s Restaurant

serving breakfast, lunch

and dinner daily. Also golf

course, Tuscany House

Hotel and the historic win-

ery grounds and operation.

Private parties.

Smithville InnRt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd.,

Smithville. 652-7777.

smithvilleinn.com

Traditional area hotspot

witj fine-dining experience,

live music. Fri.-Sun. break-

fast from 7am. Sunday

brunch, 10am-2pm.

Tre Figlio500 W. White Horse Pike,

Pomona. 965-3303. tre-

figlio.com. Italian cuisine.

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