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A modern East Indian dining experience, Sitar, is set to open its doors on the first floor of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The new restaurant, which features boardwalk views, will host a soft opening this month ahead of an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17. Sitar’s debut is part of… The post New Indian Restaurant Highlights $50 Million Upgrade at Hard Rock Atlantic City appeared first on Coast News Today.

A new dining spot blending Greek and Italian cuisine has officially opened its doors at the former Exit Zero property in West Cape May. “Mediterrano By Santorini” is currently accepting reservations at the Sunset Boulevard location, which was purchased at auction late last year by a local restaurateur. While an official grand opening date has… The post New Restaurant Brings Greek and Italian Cuisine to West Cape May appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Atlantic County men were sentenced on Wednesday to decades in state prison for the 2021 murder of 28-year-old Jahmil Greenidge. Thirty-three-year-old Denzel Garrison received 58 years for the shooting, while 35-year-old Laquine Demby was sentenced to 42 years for his role as an accomplice. Authorities state the fatal ambush stemmed from a dispute over… The post Two Atlantic County Men Sentenced to Decades in Prison for 2021 Murder appeared first on Coast News Today.

After 16 years under its current operators, Cape May’s beachfront Peter Shields Inn and Restaurant is transitioning to a new ownership group led by Carl and Megan Messick. Carl Messick, a former executive chef at the historic destination, will now oversee both the inn and his existing local restaurant, Grana BYOB. Management states the transition… The post Cape May’s Historic Peter Shields Inn Announces Ownership Change appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood police successfully prevented an unsanctioned pop-up party from taking place at a short-term rental property over the holiday weekend. City officials credit a heightened law enforcement presence and new local ordinances, including a juvenile curfew and a boardwalk backpack ban, for effectively maintaining public safety. Despite the attempted gathering and large coastal crowds, authorities… The post Wildwood Police Shut Down Pop-Up Party During Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.