Sample Fabulous Food with Me at ‘Taste of The Quarter’

As your midday host, I'm here to serve you! But Monday night I'll be switching from serving up your songs to serving up some food! Come join me Monday night for the '8th Annual Taste of The Quarter' at Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City! Let's share a night of fabulous food and support an amazing cause, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey in Atlantic County.

The reason why I love Trop's Taste of The Quarter event so much is because it's an incredible opportunity to sample the cuisine from all the Trop dining establishments for one affordable price.

I'll be one of the evening's 'guest servers' so make sure you come say hello!

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event on Monday, August 24. All proceeds benefit UWGPSNJ in Atlantic County.

Tickets can be purchased at the IMAX Box Office, located on the 3rd floor of The Quarter, www.Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000 or UWGPSNJ Atlantic County office in Galloway.

Here's a preview of what Taste of The Quarter will offer visitors:

• A DAM GOOD DELI & FIREWATERS: Visitors will enjoy a fresh fruit and veggie bar. Located in the Marketplace.
• A DAM GOOD SPORTS BAR: Guests can enjoy south of the border flavor with an all-you-can-eat taco bar. Located in The Quarter.
• A TIME FOR WINE: Enjoy a variety of cheese and crackers. Located in The Quarter.
• BOARDWALK FAVORITES ICE CREAM: Children and adults alike are sure to love cake batter ice cream served on miniature waffle cones
• BROADWAY BURGER BAR: Attendees can sample house-made hummus and pita chips, house-made chicken salad with apples, sun-dried cranberries and walnut sliders. Located in The Quarter.
• CARMINE’S: The legendary family-style Italian restaurant will be serving their famous meatballs. Located in The Quarter.
• CASA TACO AND TEQUILA BAR- Get ready to fiesta! Casa is serving up made-to-order fish tacos, traditional guacamole, and Virgin Casa Margaritas. Located in the Marketplace
• CHICKIE'S & PETE'S CRAB HOUSE AND SPORTS BAR: Choose from their famous mussels red, or mussels white. Located at the Chickie’s & Pete’s just off the North Tower casino floor.
• CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT & RUM BAR: Guests can add some Latin flavor to their night with Ropa Vieja: Classic Cuban shredded beef brisket stewed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and red wine. Maduros and steamed white rice. Located in The Quarter.
• IL VERDI: Tropicana’s upscale Italian restaurant joins the fun with Gnocchi Al Pomodoro Con Basilico (Ricotta stuffed gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and ricotta salata.) Located near Tango’s Lounge.
• FIN:  Tropicana’s seafood experience will serve fresh and delicious Cape May Clam Chowder. Located near Tango’s Lounge.
• HOOTERS: Look for the Hooters girls serving boneless wings located in the Marketplace.
• JAMES CANDY: Savor samples of Atlantic City’s legendary salt water taffy. Located at the Marketplace.
• MARKETPLACE EXPRESS: Marketplace Express is serving up sweetness with Italian cannoli’s & Vanilla bean iced coffee
• MRS. FIELDS COOKIES: No Taste of the Quarter event is complete without fresh baked Mrs. Fields chocolate chip cookies. Located in The Quarter across from Tango’s Lounge.
• OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC: Get snack-a-lacking with delicious dips and assorted baked goods. Located in The Quarter.
• PF CHANG'S: Guests can take their taste buds on a trip to the Far East with Chang’s chicken and fried rice. Located in The Quarter.
• RIRA IRISH PUB: Irish flavor abounds with miniature potato cakes served with savory sour cream and balsamic reduction. Finish with The Trinity: Bailey’s chocolate mousse, Jameson whipped cream and Guinness chocolate sauce. Located in The Quarter.
• THE PALM: Visitors will enjoy Ahi tuna sashimi with toasted pine nuts, garlic, jalapenos, basil and lime. (This dish contains raw or undercooked products.  The consumption of raw or undercooked meat, fish, egg and shellfish may be harmful to your health.) Located in The Quarter.
• PERRY’S PIZZA: No one does pizza like Perry’s! Sample bite-size portions of their Sicilian pizza. Located in the Marketplace.
• STARBUCKS: Top off your night with samples of freshly brewed coffee and pastries.
• TONY LUKE’S- Get yourself a taste of South Philly by tasting Tony Luke’s mini pork sandwiches. Located in the Marketplace.
• WET WILLIES: Guests can cool off with samples of Wet Willies’ signature virgin daiquiri, the Weak Willie. Located in The Quarter.
• ZEYTINIA: For those looking to keep it classic, Zeytinia serves up a ham and cheese sandwich, just like Mom makes. Located in The Quarter.

Tropicana offers a Taste of the Quarter Hotel Package. Book an overnight stay on Monday, August 24 for $179 and Tropicana will throw in a pair of tickets for Taste of the Quarter.  Call 1-800-345-8767 and use booking code TQ15. Rate is based on double occupancy and does not include tax and fees.