Past Galas
- 1984: Atlantic City Magazine establishes annual Restaurant Gala to raise scholarship funds for students at the Academy of Culinary Arts.
- 1985: Rolling Chair/Salute to Atlantic City
Invitations include a boxed strand of pearls with a black bow-tie.
- 1986: A Taste of the World
Gala patrons sample dishes from around the world at Trump Plaza.
- 1987: Diving Horse/Steel Pier
The Gala celebrates Atlantic City's history.
- 1988: Black Tie Beach Party
The Gala moves to Showboat Hotel Casino.
- 1989: A Carousel Fantasy
This year's Gala at TropWorld Casino is complete with a replica carousel.
- 1990: Mardi Gras
The Gala gets in the spirit of Mardi Gras with masks, feathers and beads.
- 1991: Jungle
- 1992: April in Paris
- 1993: 10th Anniversary Celebration
Bally's Park Place again plays host to the Gala during this anniversary year.
- 1994: Camelot - Magic by the Bay
- 1995: A Trip to Galactica
The Trump Taj Mahal is the setting for this gastronomical journey.
- 1996: Salute to Miss America/The Atlantic City Experience
The authentic Miss America crown and scepter are on display as the Gala pays tribute to the world's most famous beauty pageant.
- 1997: Salute to Tinseltown
The Gala celebrates the magic of Hollywood.
- 1998: Arabian Nights
- 1999: All That Jazz
Held at the Trump Taj Mahal
- 2000: Dancin' in the Streets
The Gala moves to the new Atlantic City Convention Center.
- 2001: Paint the Town Red
A trip for two to France is raffled off, adding a new component to the Gala. Georges Perrier of Philadelphia's Le Bec Fin is honorary chair.
- 2002: Spice up the Night.for education
Bill McCarrick, '84 ACA and former executive pastry chef at Harrods of London, and Chef Jim Coleman are honorary chairs.
- 2003: 20th Anniversary Celebration - Celebrate, Educate, Commemorate
The Gala adds a 50/50 raffle.
Chefs Susanna Foo, Terence Feury '88 ACA and Patrick Feury '89 ACA are honorary chairs.
- 2004: Enchanted Garden
The Gala reaches a milestone--$1 million raised for student scholarships.
- 2005: The Art of Food
Chef Michael Schlow, '87 ACA, owner of several Boston-area restaurants, is honorary chairman.
- 2006: Feast Your Eyes
The Gala committee awards an honorary Gold Medal from the Academy to long-time Gala sponsor Vernon Hill, founder of Commerce Bank.
- 2007: Live and Let's Dine
Pastry Chef Eugene Ess, Trump Taj Majal, coordinates the construction of an elaborate 6-foot-tall sugar sculpture during the dessert reception.
- 2008: Reflections: The Gala Turns 25
The Gala celebrates its 25th anniversary and approaches $2 million scholarships raised for Academy students.
- 2009: A Taste of Paradise
