Borgata Announces "SAVOR BORGATA - A Taste of American Classics" Saturday, November 12th

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, November 12th, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will present the 4th annual "SAVOR BORGATA – A Taste of American Classics" at The Borgata Event Center, featuring the restaurants and chefs that have established Borgata as a leading culinary destination on the East Coast.

This year, each restaurant will be represented with their own culinary station, offering guests the exclusive opportunity to meet Borgata's world-class chefs -- Wolfgang Puck (Wolfgang Puck American Grille), Bobby Flay (Bobby Flay Steak), Michael Mina (SEABLUE – A Michael Mina Restaurant), Michael Schulson (Izakaya – A Modern Japanese Pub), Stephen Kalt (Fornelletto Cucina & Wine Bar), Geoffrey Zakarian (The Water Club at Borgata), Ron Ross (Borgata Executive Chef), Thaddeus DuBois (Borgata Executive Pastry Chef), Tony Luke Jr. (Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches) and restaurateurs Greg and Marc Sherry with Chef Romeo DiBona (Old Homestead Steak House) -- while sampling each chef's unique approach to classic American cuisine, paired with some of the best wine, beer and spirits the country has to offer.

For the first time in the event's four-year history, Borgata will welcome guest chef Marc Vetri of Philadelphia's award-winning Vetri Ristorante, Osteria, and Amis Trattoria to Savor Borgata's culinary lineup. The event – hosted by Food Network's Claire Robinson – will also feature an exhibition kitchen for each chef to demonstrate their Savor Borgata recipe on-stage.

"Since its debut, Borgata has been committed to providing diverse, innovative and world-class dining to Atlantic City," said Nicolas Kurban, Vice President of Food & Beverage for Borgata. "Savor Borgata gives customers the rare opportunity to socialize with some of the country's most beloved chefs. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Marc Vetri, who has redefined dining in Philadelphia, to our Savor Borgata lineup. His culinary achievements complement the award-winning caliber of chefs Borgata offers year-round, and we are thrilled to have him join our celebrated community for a night of delicious food and great fun."

In celebration of Atlantic City's premiere culinary event, Borgata will present SAVOR BORGATA Restaurant Week from Sunday, November 6, through Friday, November 11. With a collection of restaurants that offer everything from regional Italian and upscale steakhouse to acclaimed seafood and modern Japanese fare all under one roof, Borgata presents guests with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, complete with an extensive wine collection of more than 40,000 vintages. Throughout the week, Borgata will offer $33 three-course and $44 four-course prix-fixe menus at Wolfgang Puck American Grille, SEABLUE – A Michael Mina Restaurant, Fornelletto Cucina & Wine Bar, and Izakaya – A Modern Japanese Pub, as well as $44 four-course prix-fixe menus at Bobby Flay Steak and Old Homestead Steak House.  For more information on Savor Borgata Restaurant Week menus, please visit www.theborgata.com.

Tickets for Savor Borgata, priced at $125 per person, are on sale now. For those interested in a more intimate Savor Borgata experience, Borgata offers a VIP ticket (priced at $175) that includes early admission to a limited audience. Savor Borgata hotel packages are also available for Saturday, November 12. Starting from $579, the package includes an overnight stay in a Classic Room and two general admission tickets. Tickets can be purchased at www.theborgata.com or by calling 1.866.900.4TIX (4849). For room reservations and Savor Borgata package information, call 1.609.317.1000.

ABOUT BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA:

Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, Borgata features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 182 gaming tables; 3,500 slot machines; an 85-table poker room; 11 retail boutiques; six acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; six casual dining options; a 54,000-square-foot spa; 70,000 square feet of event space; four signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The resort also features Atlantic City's first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; six designer retail boutiques; and five heated indoor and outdoor pools.

For more information on Borgata, please visit www.theborgata.com, or follow Borgata on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BorgataAC.

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