The one thing about Atlantic City is that you can never go hungry. Every casino has a variety of different restaurants from high end gourmet to fast and fun deli. My favorite place Harrah's recently expanded its' list of restaurants.
For high end dining the hotel /casino has the famous McCormick and Schmick' s Seafood which specializes in all sorts of seafood as well as chicken and steaks. Harrah's has also revamped its' Italian restaurant. The casino also has a great steakhouse, featuring various New York cuts and filets. Of course every casino has an all you can eat buffet. Harrah's is no exception with its almost sumptuous restaurant filled with everything from soups ot desserts. Unfortunately the lines ar long and sometimes diner's don't sit down til 9 PM to eat
My favorite is Harrahs' new food court. This small strip of fast food stops is located by the new indoor pool and spa. Here you can get paper thin crust pizza at Walt's along calzones and Sicilian style pie. Ben and Jerry's is also there along with a small candy section selling fudge. At the end of this is Sack O Subs where you can get Philly cheese steaks along with quick burgers and fries. The cafe Reflections is also over that way. It's less expensive than the other restaurants yet serves up gourmet and hearty American dishes.
Craving something heartier. Then head over to Harrah's Deli, which is on the path to the jitney stop. Here you can get all sorts of deli favorites. My favorite is the hearty and vegetarian mushroom barley soup. This is a whole bowl , of rich soothing goodness, perfect after a day of fun. The Deli also has a good sampling of deli sodas like Dr Brown's.
If you're at Harrah's then go for good fortune in their many restaurants. There's always something whether you've just won or lost a bundle.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Good Eating In Brigantine
North of Atlantic City is the island of Brigantine. This long sandy spit doesn't have the glamor or glitz of its' neighbor. Its' fun activities include biking and swimming as opposed to gambling. Yet it does share one thing in common with AC - food. This is an island where you can buy fresh fruit at the local grocery store or settle into a pizza at one of the Brigantine's many small cafes.
My favorite place to eat is the Pirate's Den Restaurant. This is a charming little place located right across the way from the beach front.It's situated at the northernmost tip of Brigantine Boulevard, located in an area of summer homes. Locals flock here and there 's a sense of family as waitresses know right off the bat what their customers want. Pirate's Den serves breakfast lunch and dinner, with all sorts of classic sandwiches and seafood. My Mom and I usually come here after the beach (and it's the best beach in the state with sand like powdered sugar and clear, calm waters. Forget the Caribbean,- come here to Brigantine). This time we ordered steak sandwiches This was thinly sliced mounds of steak served on a hero roil. The meat was tender, and almost shaved. Our sandwiches were so huge that we barely could finish them. We also had a generous serving of fries along with the chips that come with lunch. The potatoes were classic, Jersey shore fries - crisp and golden. We were too stuffed to get dessert although Pirate's Den does have some good ones.
Brigantine also has a variety of pizzerias and seafood shacks. I have yet to try them and probably will on my next trip down. The island also has some ice cream stands as well for quick cones and shakes.
If you're in Atlantic City , venture over the bridge to the magical island of Brigantine. This is a relaxing, refreshing fun place where the beaches are dreamy and the food is heavenly.
My favorite place to eat is the Pirate's Den Restaurant. This is a charming little place located right across the way from the beach front.It's situated at the northernmost tip of Brigantine Boulevard, located in an area of summer homes. Locals flock here and there 's a sense of family as waitresses know right off the bat what their customers want. Pirate's Den serves breakfast lunch and dinner, with all sorts of classic sandwiches and seafood. My Mom and I usually come here after the beach (and it's the best beach in the state with sand like powdered sugar and clear, calm waters. Forget the Caribbean,- come here to Brigantine). This time we ordered steak sandwiches This was thinly sliced mounds of steak served on a hero roil. The meat was tender, and almost shaved. Our sandwiches were so huge that we barely could finish them. We also had a generous serving of fries along with the chips that come with lunch. The potatoes were classic, Jersey shore fries - crisp and golden. We were too stuffed to get dessert although Pirate's Den does have some good ones.
Brigantine also has a variety of pizzerias and seafood shacks. I have yet to try them and probably will on my next trip down. The island also has some ice cream stands as well for quick cones and shakes.
If you're in Atlantic City , venture over the bridge to the magical island of Brigantine. This is a relaxing, refreshing fun place where the beaches are dreamy and the food is heavenly.
Friday, August 15, 2008
The Flying Cloud Cafe - Atlantic City's Best Kept Secret
Mention Atlantic City dining to anyone and they'll tell you all about the great restaurants in the casinos. This is true. Recently AC has lured some big names such as The Old Homestead, McCormick and Schmick and Wolfgang Puck. However there is a perfect little gem situated on Brigantine Bay in North Atlantic City. It's called The Flying Cloud Cafe, named after one of the fastest schooners in the 1800's.
First of all the atmosphere is charming - certainly not what you'd expect in this gambling mecca. Located in a small circle of crafter's booths and restaurants, The Flying Cloud Cafe is isolated from all the glamour and glitz. It's more like a spot in Old Cape Cod or Cape May. Masts sway back and forth, gulls cry as they swoop down on the docks. There is the smell of the ocean here along with the aroma of good food. Of course The Flying Cloud specializes in seafood. My Mom and I had two wonderful dishes. She ordered the fish and chips while I had the broiled crab cake. The portions are generous, The fish doesn't have that usual cloying fishy taste associated with seafood. Her breaded tilapia was sweet and light while my crab meat was delicate and tender. We also received a large side of julienned fries which were perfectly crisp and browned. The Flying Cloud Cafe also gives this awesome cole slaw made with horseradish. This is not the usually sugary stuff but a crunchy mixture of sliced cabbage , dressing and zing. We saw other diners who enjoyed seafood salads and one who had a whole, perfectly boiled lobster.
Usually seafood restaurants have meager desserts. Not The Flying Cloud Cafe . We split a wonderful chocolate cake laden with warm fudge , caramel and walnuts. It was flanked by two chocolate drizzled clouds of whipped cream. This was a decadent end to an already rich lunch.
The Flying Cloud is located at 800 North New Hampshire Ave Number 3. (you can't miss it really),directly to the west of the Atlantic City Aquarium. Don't bother with the car. Take the number 3 jitney over there for a day of relaxation and good food.
First of all the atmosphere is charming - certainly not what you'd expect in this gambling mecca. Located in a small circle of crafter's booths and restaurants, The Flying Cloud Cafe is isolated from all the glamour and glitz. It's more like a spot in Old Cape Cod or Cape May. Masts sway back and forth, gulls cry as they swoop down on the docks. There is the smell of the ocean here along with the aroma of good food. Of course The Flying Cloud specializes in seafood. My Mom and I had two wonderful dishes. She ordered the fish and chips while I had the broiled crab cake. The portions are generous, The fish doesn't have that usual cloying fishy taste associated with seafood. Her breaded tilapia was sweet and light while my crab meat was delicate and tender. We also received a large side of julienned fries which were perfectly crisp and browned. The Flying Cloud Cafe also gives this awesome cole slaw made with horseradish. This is not the usually sugary stuff but a crunchy mixture of sliced cabbage , dressing and zing. We saw other diners who enjoyed seafood salads and one who had a whole, perfectly boiled lobster.
Usually seafood restaurants have meager desserts. Not The Flying Cloud Cafe . We split a wonderful chocolate cake laden with warm fudge , caramel and walnuts. It was flanked by two chocolate drizzled clouds of whipped cream. This was a decadent end to an already rich lunch.
The Flying Cloud is located at 800 North New Hampshire Ave Number 3. (you can't miss it really),directly to the west of the Atlantic City Aquarium. Don't bother with the car. Take the number 3 jitney over there for a day of relaxation and good food.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Return Of The Foodie Warrior
Yes, gang, I'm back from Atlantic City. I gained pounds and lost money yet it was all foodie fun. I ate at some of the best restaurants along the East Coast.
I also had some good "snackie" food (as a friend of mine calls it) along with some amazing ocean and bay views.
Right now I'm going to chill out and give you complete review tomorrow of where I've been (one quick teaser - Harrah's where we stayed has some of the best pizza in the state. It's in their brand new food court it's called Walt's and they make the thinnest crust pizza you will ever taste there Yum!!!!!!!!!!)
The warrior has tons of dirty laundry to do plus catching up with everything else.
TEASER TIME
Tomorrow a great lunch in North Atlantic City.
I also had some good "snackie" food (as a friend of mine calls it) along with some amazing ocean and bay views.
Right now I'm going to chill out and give you complete review tomorrow of where I've been (one quick teaser - Harrah's where we stayed has some of the best pizza in the state. It's in their brand new food court it's called Walt's and they make the thinnest crust pizza you will ever taste there Yum!!!!!!!!!!)
The warrior has tons of dirty laundry to do plus catching up with everything else.
TEASER TIME
Tomorrow a great lunch in North Atlantic City.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Foodie On The Road
Guess what, guys? This foodie is going on the road to Atlantic City. I'll be doing just more than gambling. My trusty Mom and I will be sampling the different restaurants at the various hotels and casinos in the area (this includes Brigantine along with North Atlantic City).
We'll be hitting some old favorites like that wonderful dockside eatery by the AC Aquarium as well as some smaller cafes along the Brigantine beach front. we'll also be buying and eating some homemade chocolates and AC's signature treat - salt water taffy. Yum. We'll be stopping in the romantic town of Smithville at the Smithville Bakery to pick up some fresh baked raisin oatmeal cookies and cinnamon bread. There we'll also stop at a branch of the Tomasello Winery for the amazing blueberry wine and Jersey champagne (a favorite at the Camelot White House under JFK and Jackie). Who knows we may run into the Jersey Devil, this state's answer to the Loch Ness Monster.
Don't wish us luck. Just wish us good eating down in this pretty city by the sea.
Liz
PS You'll be getting all new Foodie Pantry entries and reports of the vacation come Friday, August 15th.
We'll be hitting some old favorites like that wonderful dockside eatery by the AC Aquarium as well as some smaller cafes along the Brigantine beach front. we'll also be buying and eating some homemade chocolates and AC's signature treat - salt water taffy. Yum. We'll be stopping in the romantic town of Smithville at the Smithville Bakery to pick up some fresh baked raisin oatmeal cookies and cinnamon bread. There we'll also stop at a branch of the Tomasello Winery for the amazing blueberry wine and Jersey champagne (a favorite at the Camelot White House under JFK and Jackie). Who knows we may run into the Jersey Devil, this state's answer to the Loch Ness Monster.
Don't wish us luck. Just wish us good eating down in this pretty city by the sea.
Liz
PS You'll be getting all new Foodie Pantry entries and reports of the vacation come Friday, August 15th.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Your Favorites -Write In
Since it's summer and no one is really reading this. I'll let you readers do the writing and work for me for a change.
Tell us your favorite or most hated foods? Favorite recipes.or family recipes. What do you like to drink? Or snack on? What about food or drink trivia you'd like to share with us.
Have a favorite restaurant? Let other foodies know about it.
You can reach me here at Foodie Pantry or at my email LIZRWRITER@aol.com.
Tell us your favorite or most hated foods? Favorite recipes.or family recipes. What do you like to drink? Or snack on? What about food or drink trivia you'd like to share with us.
Have a favorite restaurant? Let other foodies know about it.
You can reach me here at Foodie Pantry or at my email LIZRWRITER@aol.com.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Le Pain Quotidien
if you're a foodie living in LA or New York, then you'll have to check out this great bakery/restaurant called Le Pain Quotidien (The Daily Bread en francaise). This has everything from soups to luscious tarts and home made cookies.
Le Pain Quotidien is a chain and unlike other franchises you're not going to get a greasy burger and fries here. What you will get is good old fashioned French cooking and baking. They have wonderful quiches which are eggy and chock full for veggies or ham. There are daily soups served with bread. You can also buy desserts here, whether a buttery small waffle full of sugar or that French after school classic pain chocolat. Also try some of the cookies like the gingersnaps or chocolate chips.
This is also a great place to get a large bowl full of French hot cocoa as well as cafe au lait. These are more like large soups to be drunk using two hands. They also have excellent iced tea and black iced coffee here as well.
If you're visiting New York or LA this summer stop in Le Pain Qotidien. It's goo French food at American pricing.
Le Pain Quotidien is a chain and unlike other franchises you're not going to get a greasy burger and fries here. What you will get is good old fashioned French cooking and baking. They have wonderful quiches which are eggy and chock full for veggies or ham. There are daily soups served with bread. You can also buy desserts here, whether a buttery small waffle full of sugar or that French after school classic pain chocolat. Also try some of the cookies like the gingersnaps or chocolate chips.
This is also a great place to get a large bowl full of French hot cocoa as well as cafe au lait. These are more like large soups to be drunk using two hands. They also have excellent iced tea and black iced coffee here as well.
If you're visiting New York or LA this summer stop in Le Pain Qotidien. It's goo French food at American pricing.
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