Starting Points - by Dan Klein
Just May be time
to get out & about...
May 2007
Every year around
this time, most people
go into a pre-summer
frenzy brought on by the
warm weather, light
breezes and anticipation of what is to
come. It is an annual ritual which neither
loses its luster or excitement no
matter how many summers seem to
pass. And, while summer 2007 is shaping
up to be a blockbuster one, the leadin
month of May is turning out to be
pretty spectacular as well. Borgata continues
to lead the Atlantic City entertainment
revolution while adding on to the
Borgata legacy with the Water Club,
currently under rapid construction.
Word has it that the new addition will
operate as a completely seperate facility
from Borgata’s current upscale hotel.
They will be linked of course, but Water
Club will have its own, totally unique,
operating team, from the General manager
on down. It will be Borgata to the
nth degree...Harrah’s Entertainment,
owner of Caesars, Showboat and Bally’s
as well as the Harrah’s brand in Atlantic
City, has recently been purchased by a
private equity company who intends to
take the company private. That has not
stopped expansion at Harrah’s in the
Marina District which will feature huge
spa-like pools, featuring poolside service
from soup to nuts. I think it’s safe to
say, “water” is the new theme in Atlantic
City casino design.
Check out page 24 for
some hot new attractions...
Be sure to check out page 24 for a complete
rundown on all of the hot new
attractions in and around the Jersey
Shore this summer. Gardner’s Basin in
Atlantic City is loaded with all kinds of
new and exciting things to do and has
two great restaurants too.
Hard Rock has
soft spot...
The Hard Rock Cafe operates relatively
quietly at the Virginia Avenue corner
inside the Trump Taj Mahal. You wouldn’t
know that it’s one of the most visited
attractions/restaurants in Atlantic City.
Attraction you say? Well, yeah.
Attraction. Where else in the region can
you go and check out the musical equipment,
dress and accessories of the
world’’s biggest Rock Stars?
Answer: Nowhere except the
Hard Rock. An avid fan could literally
spend a couple of hours checking out the
priceless memorabilia like Jimi
Hendrix’s famed Fender Stratocaster.
Now, as if you would need any
further incentive to visit the attraction
created in London in 1963, The Hard
Rock is raising money for the American
Red Cross, devoting a whole day to the
effort. On May 18th, Hard Rock will
show case its memorabilia “redec” with
live performance by Saliva. The event
wis co-sponsored by local radio station
The Ace 102.7 FM.
With 123 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes
and eight Hotels/Casinos in 46 countries,
Hard Rock International is one of
the world’s most globally recognized
brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s
greatest collection of music memorabilia,
which is displayed at its locations
around the globe. Hard Rock is also
known for its collectible fashion and
music-related merchandise, Hard Rock
Live performance venues and an
award-winning website. In addition to
the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock
Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and
Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock
Hotels/Casinos are located in Las
Vegas, Orlando, Chicago, Pattaya, and
Bali, with San Diego and Biloxi scheduled
to open later in 2007. Additional
hotel and casino projects have been
announced in Palm Springs and Macau,
scheduled to open in 2009. Hard Rock
International, Inc, is owned by
Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment,
Inc. For more information on Hard
Rock, visit www.hardrock.com
Zagat praises Cappricio
as one of America’s top
restaurants... again!
The Insider is well aware of the excellence
of Cappricio at Resorts having
had the honor of dining there on numerous
occasions. The restaurant is actually
the only one in casino city that has
retained its high rating honors by
numerous publications and food critics
since Resorts International opened as
Atlantic City’s first casino in 1978. Not
bad eh? Capriccio features gourmet
Italian cuisine in an exquisitely comfortable
atmosphere, overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean. Delectable antipasto
and fresh pasta complement the exciting
array of seafood and veal entrees.
An extensive selection of wines and
desserts make your dining experience
at Capriccio bellissimo! A perennial
award winner for excellence in food,
service and décor. Reservations are recommended
for dinner as well as for
Sunday Brunch. Located on the Dining
Level. Seating for 140. For more information
call (609) 344-6000. Discover
why Zagat praises Cappricio for yourself.
Visit today.
Dan Klein is publisher of the South Jersey Insider Magazine, as
well as host of the weekly radio show by the same name, heard
Saturdays from 1PM to 4PM on LifeRadio 1020 AM - WIBG.