Dan Cirucci: Beach, Boardwalk And Beer? Yeah, That's AC!

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Beach, Boardwalk And Beer? Yeah, That's AC!

Atlantic City is a beer-drinker’s town. Here are some of the more noteworthy places to sample some suds:

BEER BARS AND RESTAURANTS
In the Casinos

· Bill’s Bar and Burger: For classic comfort food and plenty of microbrews Bill’s Bar and Burger at Harrah’s Resort is the place to be. Burger junkies will find the hamburger of their dreams and a Belgian, stout or IPA to go with it. The hand-dipped spiked milkshakes end the meal with a sweet surprise. harrahsresort.com<https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-ac/restaurants/bills-bar-and-burger#.VTlTsXRFAqM>

· Boardwalk Beer Garden: Right in the center of the Boardwalk action and with an ever-changing mix of live music the Boardwalk Beer Garden at Caesars Atlantic City has just the right selection of beers and microbrews. In addition, their assortment of over 25 different frozen drinks and cocktails puts you in a summer state of mind. boardwalkbeergardenac.com<http://www.boardwalkbeergardenac.com>

· Firewaters: Considered AC’s original craft beer bar, Tropicana Casino & Resort’s taproom stays open 24 hours a day all weekend long to pour golden liquid from 50 draught lines and 101 bottles. For those who can’t choose, there’s the four-beer sampler served in mini-mugs. Beer geeks can get a head start by checking the website for a detailed and up-to-date list of what’s on tap. firewatersbar.com<http://www.firewatersbar.com>

· Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill: This authentic British pub at Caesars Atlantic City offers plenty of craft brews to wash down their signature bangers and mash or ale-battered fish and chips. The bar features more than 26 beers on tap, 22 bottled beers from around the world and the greater Atlantic City region, 16 widget cans and other can beer options. Plus a unique selection of beers on tap are available for take home in custom 64-ounce growlers. caesarsac.com<https://www.caesars.com/caesars-ac/restaurants/gordon-ramsay-pub-grill>

· Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood: The family behind Atlantic City’s best recognized seafood empire runs Harry’s at Bally’s Atlantic City, cherished primarily for three things: a grassy courtyard that opens onto the ocean, a late-19th century decorative motif that harkens to the days when the family patriarch opened the city’s longest-running restaurant (Dock’s Oyster House), and a unique beer program. Harry’s was among the city’s very first bars to sell growlers (64-ounce glass containers that preserve and transport draught beer), and managers are proud of their craft-heavy tap list and large-format bottle selection. harrysoysterbar.com<http://www.harrysoysterbar.com>

· Landshark Bar & Grill: Enjoy its namesake beer next to a fire pit with your toes in the sand at Atlantic City’s only year-round beach bar Landshark Bar & Grill at Resorts Casino Hotel. This Jimmy Buffet themed paradise also offers signature frozen concoctions and margaritas. landsharkbarandgrill.com<http://atlanticcity.landsharkbarandgrill.com/>

· Scores: The adult entertainment complex at Trump Taj Mahal is also home to a PG-rated sports bar known for its craft brews. Savor select dishes from the menu of Robert’s Steakhouse and pair them with more than 100 beers in bottles or on tap. Want to take a walk on the wild side? Venture inside for the gentlemen’s club entertainment. scoresac.com<http://www.scoresac.com>

Around Town

· Atlantic City Bottle Company: Positioning itself as a destination for hand-crafted, small-batch beers, wines and spirits, ACBC sells niche liquids in its take-out shop and pours them in its Iron Room Restaurant alongside seasonal small plates designed for pairing. What’s more, the craft beverage boutique programs experiential classes to educate the public about its products. acbottlecompany.com<http://www.acbottlecompany.com>

· Tun Tavern Brewery and Restaurant: Head brewer Tim Kelly produces mostly lighter bodied, lower-alcohol styles at the city’s only brew pub, established in 1998 and named after the Philadelphia brew house where the U.S. Marine Corps was born during the Revolutionary War era. Kelly invokes Jersey pride by brewing a special batch of his American IPA with two varieties of hops grown in-state. tuntavern.com<http://www.tuntavern.com>

* Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House: One of the city’s original craft beer draught lists can be sampled at the family-friendly bar and restaurant that overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway. Managers list rotating draft beers on a chalkboard and provide flights for those who want to taste more than one. They also state a preference for local brews with as many as seven of ten taps hailing from New Jersey, Philadelphia or Delaware. vagabondac.com<http://vagabondac.com>

· Wingcraft: Hailed as a kitchen and beer bar specializing in hot wings and craft brews, this newly-opened hotspot offers shoppers at Tanger Outlets The Walk a welcome respite with a selection of local and national craft brews on tap that rotate seasonally. With multiple happy hours and Sunday brunch Wingcraft always has something special on tap. wingcraftac.com<http://wingcraftac.com/>

BEER FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

· Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival: The East Coast’s biggest beer fest comes to the Atlantic City Convention Center every year and brings along with it some of the biggest acts in live music. Three sessions of beer tasting from more than 100 domestic and foreign breweries are accompanied by educational workshops, vendors and musical performances. Missed the March 2015 event? 2016 dates to be announced. acbeerfest.com<http://www.acbeerfest.com>

· Atlantic City Boardwalk Beer Festival: The inaugural "Boardwalk Beer Festival" will be held in the beautiful oceanfront courtyard and scenic Boardwalk out-cove of Harry's Oyster Bar at Bally’s Atlantic City. Craft brewers from all over the region and beyond will gather to showcase their tasty brews. The event is divided into two, four-hour sessions. Fill your souvenir glass as many times as you wish with beer samples, enjoy live music, games and a variety of food offerings throughout the day. June 13 boardwalkbeerfestival.com<http://www.boardwalkbeerfestival.com/>

· Atlantic City Cider Social: The producers of Seafood Fest and the AC Beer and Music Festival bring a day devoted to ciders, meads and other fruit based brews at Gardner’s Basin. Cider fans will partake in 30 cider/mead brewers, five local food exhibitors, cooking demos, live music, cider seminars and amusements. August 8 cidersocial.com<http://cidersocial.com/>

· Atlantic City Taste, Food & Wine Festival: Don’t let the name fool you, this food and wine fest provides plenty of action for beer-lovers too. Hosted by The Claridge Hotel, this year’s event will include three beer seminars from the Atlantic City Bottle Company – Beer and Cheese, IPA: East Coast vs. West Coast and Off Beat Beers: Wild Brett Beers, Sour Beers, Rye Beers, Oh, My. July 23-25 claridge.com<http://claridge.com/>

· Golden Nugget Atlantic City Craft Beer Fest: Sample nearly 99 craft beers from 30 breweries on September 26 and enjoy craft beers on special at The Deck throughout the weekend. September 25-27 goldennugget.com<http://www.goldennugget.com/atlanticcity/>

* Savor Borgata Culinary Series – Beer & Bites: Year-round events at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa celebrate the restaurants and chefs that make Borgata a culinary destination on the East Coast. Beer fans can enjoy complimentary craft beer samplings every Saturday at Vintage – A Wine Boutique in The Water Club. The opening of Borgata Festival Park in June 2015 will also pay a prominent role in the Savor Borgata series by hosting food and beverage festivals in this unique outdoor concert venue and festival grounds. theborgata.com<http://www.theborgata.com/>

The Atlantic City Alliance (ACA) is the destination marketing organization for Atlantic City, New Jersey dedicated to diversifying the visitor economy by increasing the number of leisure visitors, the number of nights they stay and the number of things they do. The ACA is a non-membership, private non-profit organization that accomplishes its mission through the “Do AC” marketing campaign, producing citywide events and destination image building by working with the media globally. Atlantic City’s official visitor web site along with DO AC social media channels and the DO AC consumer database are the go-to sources with travel deals, entertainment lineups, compelling photography, videos and visitor information that maximize travel and tourism opportunities encouraging visits to Atlantic City year-round. For more information visit www.doatlanticcity.com<http://www.doatlanticcity.com>.

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He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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