Last Call for Tickets to the 40th Annual Atlantic Cape "Ruby" Restaurant Gala

The Atlantic Cape Community College’s 40th Annual Restaurant Gala takes place on Thursday, March 9 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

This year’s Ruby Gala will recognize those committed individuals and establishments who have supported the gala and played a vital role in making it a resounding success over the past 40 years. The Restaurant Gala will celebrate Sustaining Committee Members Ed Blake, Joseph Massaglia, Johnny “Scannicchio” Varalli and the memory of James L. Cooper, Esq. For 40 years of continuous involvement, the Gala will recognize Dock’s Oyster House, Renault Winery and Resort, Bally’s Atlantic City, Tropicana Atlantic City, Resorts Casino Hotel, Caesars Atlantic City, Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and The Historic Smithville Inn.

There are only a few tickets left for this premier food and beverage event, so get yours before it's too late.

Tickets for the Ruby Restaurant Gala are available individually for $250

The formal attire evening will commence at 6 p.m. with a one-hour lavish cocktail reception complete with hors d’oeuvres prepared by Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts students and the highly-anticipated return of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol boat featuring an array of fresh seafood.

A formal dinner will follow at 7 p.m. in the Wildwood ballroom with signature dishes and desserts presented by some of the area’s finest establishments and sample beverages from popular local wineries, breweries and distilleries.

Live entertainment will be provided by “Plaid Salmon,” while an open bar, photo booth and 50/50 raffle will add to the evening’s lively festivities. Raffle tickets may be purchased for $100 each online at www.atlantic.edu/gala and during the Gala. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the raffle go towards emergency funds, and Atlantic Cape faculty and student initiatives, while three lucky winners will share the other 50%. Winners need not be present to win.

Visit atlantic.edu/gala or contact Kristin Jackson at kjackson@atlantic.edu or (609) 463-3621.