Atlantic City Restaurant Gala Will Feature Nearly 40 Restaurants
February 15, 2007
With drama and intrigue at the core of the 24th Annual The Press of Atlantic City Restaurant Gala on March 7, this year's black-tie scholarship fundraiser will surprise and shock the taste buds and the eyes.
Featuring a James Bond-inspired theme, "Live and Let's Dine," the Gala will bring nearly 40 of the best restaurants in Atlantic and Cape May counties together for one delicious feast to benefit scholarships for students at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center with a sumptuous cocktail, raw bar, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres reception prepared and served by ACA students. The evening will progress to a dining extravaganza at 8 p.m., showcasing the participating restaurants. Live music by The Melanie Rice Orchestra and an elegant dessert reception will complete the night's events. The Gala is presented by Commerce Bank.
Restaurant Gala tickets are $190 a person and are available by calling (609) 343-5674, 625-1111, or 463-4774, ext. 5674.
Restaurants represented at this year's Gala and their signature dishes are:
ARAMARK, Atlantic City
Citron Vodka Marinated and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, served with Seasonal Greens, tossed with a Citrus Martini Vinaigrette and an Oyster Shooter with a Goldschlager and Dry Vermouth Mignonette Sauce
Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, The Oaks Steakhouse
Pecan and Rhubarb crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Coffee-infused cream sauce
Bally's Atlantic City/Caesars Atlantic City
Asian Braised Pork Pot Hind Shank with Pomegranate Reduction with Micro Greens, Pea Shoot & Radish Sprout Salad, Scallion & Wasabi Pancake and Asian Spiced Almonds and Wasabi Peas
Berkshire Grill, Egg Harbor Township
Cognac Scallops-Sea Scallops caramelized in Hot Oil and flamed with Cognac, finished with a dab of butter
Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair, Avalon
Lobster Gnocchi-Potato Gnocchi infused with Lobster Meat, served with Spinach Alfredo or Mushroom Pancetta Fresh Tomato Sauce
Buddakan, Atlantic City
Truffled Edamame Ravioli with a Sauternes-Shallot Broth
Carmine's, Atlantic City
Mini Meatballs & Focaccia, Roasted Pepper Bruschetta with Shaved Romano
The Carriage House/Gourmet Italian Cuisine, Galloway
Pulled Korean-style Short Rib Strudel with Mustard-crusted Day Boat Scallops and Chinese Pepper and Shrimp Oil Drizzle
The Continental, Atlantic City
Kobe Beef Short Rib Slider on House-made Brioche with Jalapeño Coleslaw
Cuba Libre, Atlantic City
Chino-Cuban Pork-Honey-Rum Glazed Pot Roast of Pork
The Flanders Hotel, Banquet & Conference Center, Ocean City
"Lancashire Lamb"-Delicate Seared Baby Lamb Chops over a Savory Bread Pudding with Prosciutto, Garlic and Chives with five sauces
Gallagher's Steak House, Atlantic City
Seared Filet with a Port Demi-glaze and Baby Lamb Chops with Parsley Potato
Harrah's Atlantic City/ Showboat
Sliced Marinated Butler Steak with a Pickled Cucumber, Tomato, Pepper and Fennel Relish finished with Chimichurri Sauce
Historic Smithville Inn, Smithville
Teriyaki Smoked Sea Bass drizzled with a Jalapeño Strawberry Glaze atop Seaweed Salad
The House of Blues Foundation Room, Atlantic City
"Voodoo Shrimp"-Pan Seared Shrimp over Rosemary Corn Bread in a Dixie Beer Reduction
Knife and Fork, Atlantic City
Four Spice Tuna with Asian Vegetables and Wild Mushrooms
Los Amigos, Atlantic City
Los Amigos Camarones (Shrimp) en Tomatillo Escabeche
Mama Mia's, Seaville
Risotto Trifolato Quattro-Formaggi a Funghi
Morton's, The Steakhouse, Atlantic City
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
The Palm Restaurant, Atlantic City
"Steak Martini"-18 oz. New York Strip Steak topped with Martini Sauce served with Shiitake and Domestic Mushrooms, Sun-dried & Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, White and Marsala Wines
Phillips Seafood, Atlantic City
"Crab & Shrimp Lollipop"-A blend of Phillip's Crabmeat topped with Popcorn Shrimp and drizzled with a Light Mustard Cream Sauce
Ram's Head Inn, Absecon
Quail stuffed with Veal, Pork, Cooked Ham, Mushrooms and Seasonings served with Cranberry Apple Sauce, Polenta and Red Cabbage
Red Sky Café, Seaville & Wildwood
Soft Pulled Pork Taco with Guava-Habanero Moyo
Renault Winery & Tuscany House, Egg Harbor City
Braised Veal Cheeks with a Borrolo Wine Sauce with Prochini Risotto
Resorts Casino & Hotel, Capriccio, Atlantic City
Long Island Duck in Exotic Mushroom Crepe with a Cranberry Compote and White Truffle Honey
Scannicchio's & Scannicchio's II, Atlantic City & Philadelphia
"Scannicchio al Vodka"-Penne Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce with Pancetta & Pecorino Cheeses and Baby Shrimp
Seaview Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, Absecon
Citrus-macerated Lobster, Shrimp and Crab over Papaya, Mango and Seaweed Salad
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Atlantic City
Lamb Chop bonded with a Rosemary and Mint Lacquer served over Goldfingers
Sofia, Margate
Menu TBA
Sonsie, Atlantic City
Tequila-cured Salmon with Potato Blini
Steve and Cookie's By the Bay, Margate
Duck Confit with Exotic Mushroom Ragu over Polenta
Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City
Menu TBA
Trump Marina Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Grilled Young Octopus with Fire-roasted Peppers with Garlic and Rosemary Oil
Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass served over Lobster Creamed Corn garnished with Basil Oil, Chopped Chives and Diced Tomatoes
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Atlantic City
Kobe Beef Slider on Cheddar Brioche Buns with Heirloom Tomatoes and Butter Pickles
Tuckahoe Inn, Marmora
Crab Cakes
Tucker's Steak & Seafood House, Somers Point
Short Rib Risotto
Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery, Atlantic City
Plump Atlantic Oysters with Cilantro, Lime, Red Pepper and Tequila
Vince's Restaurant, Sea Isle City
Jersey Shore Crab Cakes