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4th Annual ‘First Serve to Our First Responders’ Event Kicks Off 2024 Atlantic City, NJ, Restaurant Week

Sept. 20, 2024

This special dinner will recognize 24 first responders for their courageous service.

The 4th Annual “First Serve to Our First Responders” Dinner, hosted by the NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), will honor 24 Atlantic City area first responders on Sept. 25 at Park Place Prime, the new steakhouse located at Bally’s Atlantic City. The event kicks off Atlantic City Restaurant Week, which takes place from October 6-11. Pictured are the honorees during last year’s “First Serve” dinner, which took place at Cuba Libre, located at Tropicana Atlantic City. For more details about AC Restaurant Week, go to ACRestaurantWeek.com.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) proudly hosts the 4th annual “First Serve to Our First Responders” Dinner on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Park Place Prime at Bally’s Atlantic City, to kick off Atlantic City Restaurant Week.

An event honoring the brave men and women who serve the Atlantic City community, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and beach patrol members, this special dinner will recognize 24 first responders for their courageous service.

Along with the honorees, notable attendees at the “First Serve to our First Responders” event will include CRDA Executive Director Eric Scheffler, Atlantic City Fire Department Chief and Director of Emergency Management Scott Evans, Atlantic City Police Department Deputy Chief Bridget Pierce, and Bally’s Corporate Senior VP of Operations Paul J. Juliano.

“We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our first responders,” said Karen Martin, Director of Communications & Marketing for the CRDA. “This event gives us the chance to acknowledge their tireless efforts in our community. It’s a privilege to honor them as we launch Atlantic City Restaurant Week.”

Now in its 16th year, Atlantic City Restaurant Week returns from October 6-11, showcasing the region’s vibrant culinary scene. This six-day event features specially priced, multi-course menus at participating restaurants throughout Atlantic City and the region. Guests can enjoy a $20.24 lunch menu or a $40.24 dinner menu, making it the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of dining experiences.

Atlantic City’s diverse dining scene is the main dish during this popular event, offering authentic flavors for every taste, from gourmet and celebrity chef restaurants to local, original AC favorites.

Visit acrestaurantweek.com for an updated list of restaurants, menus, and to book reservations.

About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested over $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which more than $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com, and follow us on Facebook and X.

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