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Restaurant Gala

March 11, 2010

Hosted by Bally's Atlantic City

Past Galas

  • 1984-1988
  • 1989-1993
  • 1994-1998
  • 1999-2003
  • 2004-2009
  • 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

 

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For more information contact Sean Fischer at 609-463-4672, or sfischer@atlantic.edu.

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