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Vol. 6, No. 2, February 2009, Featured Articles

What A Girl Wants

By Casino Connection Staff   Mon, Feb 02, 2009

On Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year, plan a memorable night with the one you love, right here in Atlantic City.

What A Girl Wants
Resorts’ Dinner and A Disco

Gallagher’s Steakhouse at Resorts Atlantic City will offer a three-course, prix fixe Valentine’s menu for two that includes admission to Resorts’ hit ’70s and ’80s dance club, Boogie Nights.
   
The evening begins with a coconut shrimp appetizer and a choice of delectable entrees: baby lamb chops with a cherry pan sauce or salmon stuffed with lobster. Two splits of sparkling wine and dessert complete the experience.
   
Afterwards, dance the night away under the disco ball at Boogie Nights.

Love Connection:
Available Friday and Saturday, February 13-14, $160. 609-340-6555.

Table for Two

The Quarter at Tropicana offers numerous fine dining, entertainment and hotel deals for you and your sweetie.
   
On February 6, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., the sweet season gets under way with a Kissing Contest, with SoJO 104.9 in the Quarter. Participants can win a Valentine’s package with overnight stay, gourmet dinner for two, tickets to a revue show, breakfast in bed and a $100 gift certificate to Tropicana.
   
For all-out luxury, consider Red Square’s $500 Caviar Special, with four 1 oz. servings of the finest caviar paired with a bottle of select vodka. Red Square is also featuring a one-of-a-kind $1,000 dessert for Valentine’s Day.

The Palm offers an all-inclusive, three-course Lobster & Champagne Dinner for Two for $125, February 12-15.

For an atmosphere of fun and the flavors of the Pacific Rim, P.F. Chang’s has an exceptional $39.95 Dinner for Two menu on Valentine’s Day.

Chocolate lovers, come to Carmine’s for a dessert created especially for Valentine’s Day—a brownie with jumbo chocolate-dipped strawberries, fresh strawberry sauce and whipped cream for $15.95.

The always-sizzling vibe at Cube Libre gets hotter than ever with a special $40 three-course prix fixe menu all Valentine’s Weekend (Friday through Sunday, February 13-15).  

Serenade your sweetheart at Planet Rose at the Quarter—you’ll get a bottle of champagne, two karaoke songs and a red rose for $50.
 
Passionate Nights


The Tropicana has a variety of room packages. A Romantic Getaway package includes a $75 gift card good throughout the resort (including the Quarter), continental breakfast in bed, revue show tickets, health club admission and late checkout for $187.50 (double occupancy).

Rev up the romance with Tropicana’s exclusive Valentine’s Package with one night’s stay, a $40 gift card good throughout the resort, breakfast for two at your choice of Fiesta Buffet or Seaside Café, two drinks at Tango’s Lounge or Rumba Lounge and two show tickets for $395.72.  

Sunday-Thursday until February 26  Tropicana offers a room package with an overnight stay, a bottle of wine delivered to your room, revue show tickets and a box of Godiva chocolates for $64.

Love Connection:
1-800-345-8767.

Sweetheart Package at the Hilton

The Atlantic City Hilton presents a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Package for $375 that includes one night in a deluxe room with ocean view; a $100 gourmet dining credit (your choice of Oaks or Patsy’s); a flower, chocolates and a gift in your room; turndown service; spa access for two; continental breakfast for two and 2 p.m. checkout.

Customize your stay by adding a second night and/or 50-minute in-room massage for two (ask for the Romantic Weekender Gift Package).

Love Connection:
1-888-AC-Hilton.

Harrah’s Sweet Romance

Escape to Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City with someone you adore. Harrah’s Sweet Romance package covers all the bases, with a deluxe room, chocolate and champagne delivered to your room, breakfast in bed for two, turndown service and free admission to the fabulous Pool and Fitness Center.

For even more relaxation, take a look at the offerings at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. It’s always a great time for pampering to the extreme, so indulge in a couple’s massage or spa treatment.

The Sweet Romance Package begins at $189, and is available starting at $289 on Valentine’s Day.

Love Connection:
609-441-5000.

My Fabulous Valentine at Trump Plaza

It’s one night of the year that demands romance, and Trump Plaza delivers. Your Fabulous Valentine begins with an intimate prix fixe dinner for two at Max’s Steakhouse or Roberto’s Ristorante.

Relax in a sumptuous room with turndown service. The next morning, enjoy continental breakfast in bed. Savor it all for just $479. Valid February 14 only.

Love Connection:
1-800-677-7378.  

Borgata’s Premier Getaways

A little bubbly, quality spa time, luxurious digs and intimate dining. Put them together and you’ve got an unforgettable romantic retreat. The Water Club and Borgata offer two new deluxe packages available only on Valentine’s Day.

The Bring Sexy Back package starts at $2,000 and includes champagne on arrival, a one-night stay in an Opus Suite at Borgata, VIP check-in at Tesoro Lounge, chocolate and strawberries at turndown, and a spa credit for two (worth $250) at Spa Toccare.

Love Connection: 1-866-MYBORGATA or visit www.theborgata.com.
   
The Immerse & Induldge package at the Water Club starts at $3,000 and includes VIP check-in, an in-room tasting trio of aphrodisiacs with champagne on arrival, a one-night stay in a Hideaway Suite at the Water Club, one Passion Kit, and a spa credit for two (worth $400) at Immersion.

Love Connection: 1-800-800-8817 or visit www.thewaterclubhotel.com.

The Chelsea’s Penthouse Serenade

The Chelsea in downtown Atlantic City offers a Valentine’s Day package that starts in your own Penthouse Suite with fireplace. Champagne, Sweet Tarts and Red Hots will be delivered on arrival, followed by a five-course dinner for two.

If you’re in the mood, enjoy a pint of Haagen Dazs Dulce de Leche ice cream (with two spoons, of course); Courvoisier cognac with commemorative brandy snifters; and a two-course breakfast in bed. No need to rise with the sun—checkout is not until 3 p.m. Prices are $999 for Thursdays, $1,099 for Fridays and $1,299 for Saturdays including Valentine’s Day.

Chelsea Prime, the signature steakhouse from Stephen Starr, marks Valentine’s Day with a special four-course prix fixe menu. Choose from saddle of lamb with herb pan Madeira sauce, or halibut steak with hazelnut brown butter. Guests will also choose from a Valentine’s Day Pastry Chef Dessert Sampler. $70 per person.

Love Connection: 800-548-3030 or 609-428-4545, or visit www.thechelsea-ac.com.

Tastes of Heaven at the Taj

Valentine’s Day at Trump Taj Mahal will feature great gourmet dining choices. At Il Mulino, enjoy a special five-course menu with appetizer, salad, pasta, entrée and dessert for $150 per person. The renowned a la carte menu is also available, with amazing dishes like the double veal chop, Langostinos, rack of lamb and whole branzino. Top off the experience with divine desserts such as tiramisu, zabaglione, cheesecake, tartufo and more.

Trattoria Il Mulino will also be open Valentine’s Day with specials to make her heart sing.

Love Connection: 609-449-6006.

Safari Steakhouse will offer Chateaubriand for two and a champagne toast plus all the fixings—including lobster bisque and mini lobster pot pies—for $70 per person.

Love Connection: 609-449-1000.

Romance Meets Mardi Gras at Showboat


Need a little escape? The Showboat’s Romance Winter Getaway includes one night in a deluxe room (or upgrade to a one-of-a-kind House of Blues Studio Suite). Enjoy dinner for two, a box of chocolates delivered to your room and a $100 spa credit valid at Vive Day Spa & Salon. What’s not to love about this heart-stopping Valentine’s Day package?

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll enjoy at the Showboat’s fine restaurants. The Foundation Room’s Valentine’s Day Menu includes your choice of 14-oz. chateaubriand for two with roasted fennel; a 16-oz. lobster tail stuffed with shrimp and scallop mousse; brioche crusted sea bass; or grilled quail with roasted corn tamale. $65 per person.

To end your evening on a sweet note, the Lovers Sharing Plate features flourless chocolate cake served with chocolate sorbet and chocolate truffle raspberry crème brûlée with macerated berries, among other extraordinary desserts. Packages start at $289.

Love Connection: 1-800-277-5990.

Making Memories at Trump Marina
 
The chefs at Harborview Restaurant and DJ’s Steakhouse have created incredible prix fixe menus for the most romantic evening of the year. Choose Harborview for selections such as stuffed artichokes with jumbo lump crabmeat, grilled veal medallions and Mediterranean shrimp and a white chocolate tiramisu heart.

Or try DJ’s menu, featuring a Lobster Martini, Applewood Bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon and Godiva-Dipped Strawberries. That’s just a taste of what you can expect. Each dinner is priced at $110 per couple and includes a bottle of champagne.

The Marina’s Art of Romance hotel package is the perfect way to impress that special someone. You’ll enjoy an overnight stay in a Bayview room and a romantic three-course meal at Harborview Restaurant or DJ’s Steakhouse. Be pampered with turndown service, sweet treats on your pillow and room service breakfast for two the next morning. The Art of Romance package offers it all. Make your reservations today and enjoy yourself to your heart’s content. $399.

Love Connection: 609-441-2000.

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