Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

With deepest gratitude, the Atlantic Cape Foundation would like thank the supporters of our 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala! This year's Restaurant Gala Goes Broadway, held on Thursday, March 27, highlighted the excitement, glitz, glamour and prestige of New York City’s world-renowned Broadway as more than 900 guests visited the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City to help raise over $305,000 for student scholarships and emergency funding, while also honoring deserving members of the community.

This year’s Restaurant Gala recognized the generous philanthropic contributions of Community Honoree, Ocean Casino Resort, and celebrated the tremendous dedication and impact of our Academy of Culinary Arts Honorees, ACA Chef educators Chef Annmarie Chelius ’82, ’84; Chef Ruth LaTorre ’02; Chef Vincent Tedeschi ’99; and Chef Linda Wohlman ’93. Gala sponsors this year included our Platinum Sponsors Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City; Silver Sponsors Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Love, Tito’s; and Bronze Sponsor Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City.

The 42nd Annual Restaurant Gala was dedicated in memory of Sandi Harvey, who passed away on December 7, 2024. Sandi retired from Visit Atlantic City as the Vice President of Sales in 2023 and happily served on the Restaurant Gala Committee in retirement. Sandi's love of Atlantic City and her lasting legacy were celebrated by her family, friends, and former colleagues during the event. A scholarship will be funded by Visit Atlantic City in her name.

Learn more about this year's event and view photo galleries from the 42nd Annual Restaurant Gala here.

Since its inception in 1984, the Restaurant Gala has raised over $4.6 million for scholarships for students attending the Academy of Culinary Arts, the student emergency fund, and Foundation operations. We are grateful for every contribution that helps the ACA provide quality educational and training opportunities and ensures the success our students. If you are interested in supporting students attending the Academy of Culinary Arts, please consider making a donation of any size. Each and every contribution is appreciated and has great impact on the ability for our students to pursue their educational goals!

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For more information about the Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala and other Foundation fundraising events, please contact Kristin Jackson at [email protected] or (609) 463-3621.