Atlantic City, NJ (January 25, 2012) – It doesn’t matter whether you are Irish or just wish you were, the Tropicana is the place to be Saturday, March 3, 2012 to embark on a St. Patty’s Day themed pub crawl throughout the Tropicana.
The guys that brought you the famous Running of the Santas are bringing back to Atlantic City to the Running of the Leprechauns. Instead of wearing your Santa suit, participants are encouraged to dress like a leprechaun and join in the fun.
Dress as your favorite leprechaun, wear some green, and just join us on Saturday, March 3 as we hold the Running of the Leprechauns. Registration takes place from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hooters in The Marketplace. The “run” down the Boardwalk to The Quarter kicks off at 10 p.m., led by the famed Hooters Girls. From 10 p.m. to 11 p.m., A Dam Good Sports Bar will host a Sexy Leprechaun contest with a $250 Visa or AMEX gift card as the top prize.
>From 10 p.m. to midnight, revelers can take advantage of food and drink specials guaranteed to make anyone jolly. A Dam Good Sports Bar and Firewaters will offer Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) 40 ounce bottles for $5 and Barefoot Wine bottles for $9. Hooters will be serving up PBR Pounders for $2.50 as well as $9 bottles of Barefoot Wine. Check out food specials at ADam Good Deli, like fried pickles for just $1 on Saturday, and buy a breakfast sandwich, get one free on Sunday, March 4th at ADam Good Deli. In addition, Planet Rose will have a – $1 (7 oz.) RiRa Irish Pub will have specials on Guinness $5 20 oz pints and $3.50 for Harp and Smithwicks.
A portion of the proceeds from The Running of the Leprechauns will benefit Ellie Koerner Leukemia Foundation.
A special 20% room discount will be available March 2 – 4, with the code TIRISH. Guests should contact 1-800-THE-TROP or visit our Web site to book rooms. Room rates are based on double occupancy and do not include taxes. Rooms are based on availability.
For more information on the event or to sign up and purchase your tickets for the Running of the Leprechauns at Tropicana, visit www.RunningoftheLeprechauns.com.
Tropicana Casino & Resort is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring 2,078 rooms and suites and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With more than 20 restaurants, 25 shops, 15 bars and lounges, 2 pools, an IMAX Theatre and a spa, Tropicana is consistently rated as the “Must-See Attraction” in Atlantic City. For more information, visit the official Web site at www.tropicana.net.
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(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, January 25, 2012) — Atlantic City’s culinary scene continues to evolve with an influx of new restaurants, high-profile culinary events, wine tastings, cooking classes, and much more. The city that’s “Always Turned On” is becoming one of the East Coast’s burgeoning “foodie” locales and has a number of upcoming events, including:
Atlantic City Restaurant Week, March 4-10
Visitors can sample the city’s abundant gastronomic offerings during Atlantic City Restaurant Week. More than 65 of Atlantic County’s finest restaurants will serve fixed price, three-course meals, with lunches priced at $15.12 and dinners at $33.12, per person, excluding beverage and tip. Participating restaurants include seafood favorites such as Atlantic Grill, FIN and Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood; Italian spots such as Capriccio, Luke Palladino and Mia; and steak restaurants such as Chelsea Prime, Knife & Fork Inn and Scarduzio’s Steak Sushi and Lounge. For a complete list of participating restaurants or additional information, visit www.acrestaurantweek.com.
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival, March 30-31
More than 80 breweries from around across the country will showcase their unique libations at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Whether visitors consider themselves to be beer aficionados or casual beer drinkers, this event offers the opportunity to speak with company representatives and brewers responsible for some of their favorite brews, as well as discover a variety of new beers. Additionally, musicians from the Tri-State area will perform. Tickets are $44. For more information, visit www.celebrationofthesuds.com.
Atlantic City Beer vs. Wine, May 19
The inaugural Atlantic City Beer vs. Wine event brings together 15 American craft breweries and 15 American wineries, all complementing dishes from 20 of Atlantic City’s top restaurants. Event attendees will have a chance to sample each beer, wine and paired dish, to decide once and for all which libation is better shared with dinner. Throughout the evening there will be chef demos, sommelier seminars, beer debates and much more. The event is scheduled from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall. Tickets purchased in advance are $74.99; same day admission is $79.99. For more information, visit www.acbeervswine.com.
Chefs at the Shore, June 21
The ninth annual Chefs at the Shore benefit will take place at the Atlantic City Aquarium. The event will feature live cooking demonstrations of signature dishes from area restaurants. All ticket proceeds will benefit the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Professional Chefs Association (PCA). For more information, visit www.acaquarium.com.
Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, July 26-29
Visitors to the fourth annual Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival will enjoy four days of events, tastings and celebrity chef appearances that showcase the city’s abundant culinary offerings. For more information, visit www.acfoodandwine.com.
For visitors looking to get in on the action instead of just watching it, Tony Boloney’s, an Atlantic City original that offers turn-of-the-century, Atlantic City street-style pizza, hosts pizza making classes every Saturday morning. The restaurant’s owner takes guest through a brief history of the area and techniques, and then teaches them how to make their own pizza from scratch. The cost to participate is $60 per person, with a limit of 12 people per class. For more information, visit www.tonyboloneys.com.
Whether a novice or an experienced cook, visitors to the Viking Cook School at Harrah’s Resort can take part in a variety of culinary classes, such as learning and preparing bayou-country favorites during the Mardi Gras class, or indulging in the many flavors of the Eternal City during the Girls’ Night Out: In Rome class. For more information, visit www.vikingcookingschool.com.
In addition to culinary events and classes, Atlantic City has seen more than 15 restaurant openings in the past year – from traditional seafood and Mexican, to steak and Asian fusion treats – creating a diverse and energetic dining scene. For more information or to book a trip to Atlantic City, visit www.atlanticcitynj.com.
Azure by Allegretti to Present Fresh Take on Riviera Cuisine
REVEL BEACH, Atlantic City, NJ (January 25, 2012) – The refined flavors of the Italian and French Riviera will arrive on shore at Revel this spring with a new culinary creation from critically acclaimed chef Alain Allegretti. Azure by Allegretti brings together the flavors of Chef Allegretti’s culinary experiences in the kitchen with his Italian grandmother, the Michelin-starred restaurants of Jacques Maximin and Alain Ducasse, as well as his own restaurant in New York City, La Promenade des Anglais. Chef Allegretti’s restaurant will be a cornerstone of fine dining at Revel, the 6.3-million-square-foot beachfront resort opening in Atlantic City.
As a complete entertainment destination, Revel will encompass more than a dozen other restaurants, two nightclubs, a private beach club, more than 1,800 guest rooms, retail shops, a 31,000-square-foot spa, two theaters that seat 5,500 and 700 guests respectively and a 150,000-square-foot casino. Opening later this year, Revel will bring a true resort option to the Northeast, enhanced by entertainment and lifestyle offerings designed by top performers in daylife, nightlife, theatrical, spa, and experiential programming.
Azure by Allegretti captures the sun-kissed glamour of the Italian and French Riviera, raising the seaside dining experience in the region to a new level. A native of Nice, Chef Allegretti pairs the flavors of his Italian heritage with his own French culinary pedigree to create a modern take on Riviera classics. Features of Allegretti’s menu will include handmade pastas, Mediterranean whole fish, a raw bar, and composed dishes from the land and sea, accompanied by a renowned wine list.
Revel will bring together partners with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and tremendous talent to create culinary and lifestyle experiences. Revel is proud to be the location of Chef Allegretti’s latest vision, which aligns with Revel’s core mission to elevate the resort experience. Each culinary partner at Revel has a vested interest in the resort and brings signature flair from their regional restaurants in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C.
The ocean view restaurant space of Azure by Allegretti will be accented by Christian Lacroix curtains and vibrant azure blue tiled floors, evocative of its coastal inspiration. Diners can enjoy a peek behind the scenes with an open exhibition kitchen or retreat to a sunset-inspired private dining room for a cozier experience.
“Revel is such an inspiring addition to Atlantic City,” said executive chef Alain Allegretti. “I am excited to bring some of my favorite flavors from the Riviera and present them with a fresh take in this dramatic oceanfront setting. Azure is poised to provide a backdrop for a romantic date, a celebratory dinner or a fun night out with friends.”
Allegretti has helmed legendary restaurants in both France and New York City including the New York Ritz-Carlton Atelier, Michelin star rated Restaurant Le Chantecler in Nice, Chez Chapel in Mionnay, and Restaurant Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo. Allegretti arrived on the New York restaurant scene in 2001 as Co-Executive Chef at Le Cirque 2000. He opened his now shuttered eponymous restaurant Allegretti in 2008 to high praise and most recently in Fall 2011 Allegretti opened La Promenade des Anglais, a relaxed neighborhood restaurant in Chelsea that received a glowing two-star review from the New York Times.
To experience Revel and to see a glimpse of the future, visit www.revelresorts.com.
