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Summer Escapes: Luxe Locales for Your Stay at the Shore

By Emily Pellini By Emily Pellini | July 1, 2021 | Culture Events Migration

From vibe dining to gaming with a view, we’ve rounded up every new place to eat, play and stay at the Shore.


Dinner entertainment at Harrah’s Resort & Casino PHOTO COURTESY OF: HARRAH’S CASINO& RESORT
Dinner entertainment at Harrah’s Resort & Casino PHOTO COURTESY OF: HARRAH’S CASINO & RESORT

Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa’s (borgata.mgmresorts.com) new American Bar & Grille puts a modern twist on classic recipes while paying homage to the familiar flavors of the Northeast. Think sophisticated dining with a casual vibe courtesy of executive chef Aram Mardigian, who is turning out favorites like Jersey corn soup, big-eye tuna crudo and grilled 16-ounce ribeye steak.


Across the street at Harrah’s Atlantic City (caesars.com), its new Rum Point Crab House is serving up a fresh seafood concept with a side of stunning sunsets and bay views. Dig into a crab bucket of your choice or selections from the raw bar.


A laidback suite at The Boarding House PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BOARDING HOUSE
A laidback suite at The Boarding House PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BOARDING HOUSE

Harrah’s is also rolling out a new nightlife concept for its popular pool. Billed as “vibe dining,” the new Pool After Dark fuses Instagram-worthy food and drink presentations with live performances from fire dancers and aerialists. Another way to spend a night in AC is by spending some serious cash at the tables. Ocean Casino Resort’s (theoceanac.com) latest addition, The Loft, is taking high-limit play to new heights—literally. Sitting 44 stories in the sky, this private, 2,000-square-foot luxury gaming suite boasts panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean via floor-to-ceiling windows.


Exterior of The Boarding House. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BOARDING HOUSE
Exterior of The Boarding House. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BOARDING HOUSE

Elsewhere, local Italian favorite Girasole (mygirasole.com) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The family-owned restaurant turns out pasta, brick oven pizza and fresh seafood plates. But no matter what you’re doing in AC, you’ll need a place to stay. Already known for its incredible room experiences, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com) just announced it’s reinvesting a minimum of $20 million in capital improvements, specifically 91 suite renovations. All standard hotel rooms have been improved with new flat-screen television monitors and LED lighting.

Away from the casinos, you can experience a more laid-back beach stay at two new properties opened in time for summer. The Boarding House (boardinghousecapemay.com), located in Cape May, is one of New Jersey’s finest dog-friendly hotels. But it’s not the only retreat for your four-legged friends—The Shore House Hotel and Swim Club (stayshorehouse.com) offers 21 pet-friendly units, featuring a fresh midcentury-meets-coastal chic aesthetic in North Wildwood. When Fido is back in the room, guests can take advantage of the 20-foot saltwater pool, private cabanas and fire pits.



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Photography by: Courtesy of Harrah's Casino & Resort;