Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 8.26.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn … of Summer that is. And just like that ((raises her hand slowly and lets out a fierce snap)) the summer is coming to a close. It’s almost Labor Day, people! It was only yesterday I was sitting in this very same spot at my laptop, still in my pjs at 3 pm, with my cup of coffee still half consumed from 9 am to the left of me, along with a lone st

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 8.12.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn (Judy begins singing “Food Glorious Fooooooood!”)) Often, I discuss the various and awesome venues to grab the best bites. But seldom do I reflect on the various options when it comes to sweet endings. Which is, to be quite frank, abnormal and shameful for me, considering I used to make desserts for a living. So, I’ve decided to dedicate this e

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 7.29.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn Aaaaaand the summer excitement continues! I haven’t much quirky quips this week, plus I don’t want to waste room with rants, because there is a TON going on. Strap in, let’s go… Not many people talk about Kennedy Plaza. Not that it’s overlooked, but…. I feel as though it gets overshadowed sometimes by all the other "stuff" in AC. And let's face

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 7.22.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn Much like many women in their 30s and 40s, I am a true crime junkie. Yep. Nothing gets me going more than a serial killer or an unsolved mystery. I even do my own research, falling into deep sleuthing holes online late at night, in the confines of my bedroom, most likely causing my husband to kind of question my loyalty, convinced I alone can so

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 7.15.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn You’ve read, from time to time, me referring to our members of our organization as little foot soldiers for the Hospitality Industry ((#truth)). It is. Truth that is. With that said, I feel I must address an elephant in the room ((as our eyes slowly move over to the corner and an elephant looks up from eating peanuts and clears its throat)). Thi

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 7.8.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn ((Judy enters the auditorium stage, wearing a white puff sleeve button-down and taupe midi pencil skirt, tortoise shell cat-eye reading glasses resting on the bridge of her nose. She stops at the podium, while pushing the hair out of her face, picks up the screen remote, turns to the 40’ large silk screen and clicks the power button on)). The imp

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 6.24.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn If you attended the 5th Annual Burger Bash at Golden Nugget last Saturday there is a probability factor that you may still be in the grips of a food coma, so you may not have a chance to read this. Just to put in perspective, The Deauville Inn’s sister location, Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern (located at 316 Roosevelt Blvd in Marmora), competed at

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 6.17.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn Totally unrelated and unnecessary fact about The White and Black Horse Pikes, because, you know, #historynerd, and I can, so why not? The White Horse Pike, first known as White Horse Road, ran from Camden to the White Horse Tavern in the small hamlet of White Horse on the Old Egg Harbor Road. In 1855, state legislators incorporated the Camden an

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 6.10.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering and Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn Hi there. Ok, let’s try this again. I wrote an article last week. The first one in a long time. Going on about how I’m back, and all that jazz, and like a ding dong I never posted it. Such is life! So, I will recap really quick ((screen goes all squiggly setting the stage for a flashback)). Picture it, Strathmere, NJ! The day is June 3rd, 2022.

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 6.3.2022 By Judy Brenna Felicetta Catering & Special Events Director | The Deauville Inn Ladies and Gentlemen, ((slow drum rolls)), please welcome to the stage, for the first time in a long time, the new and improved, ((pause for dramatic emphasis)), MRS. Judy Felicetta! ((a crescendo of symbols clash as thunderous applause erupts while people jump out of their seats in jubilation)). Yes, that’s right, I’m back. FINALLY. Aft

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 2.4.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering & Special Events Director | The Deauville Inn Contemplating last minute ideas for this weekend? Well, you’re in luck. There are a few exciting events happening this weekend in Atlantic City, I think might help. Below is a list of some ideas, and of course I saved my most favorite idea for last. Keep reading. I will admit, I’m still so happy excited to witness the city, and it’ business inhab

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 1.28.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering & Special Events Director | The Deauville Inn This last Monday was a pretty exciting day for us at The Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association. We had our annual dinner to kick off the new season, and to swear in new and existing board members. I, for one, am extremely grateful that our existing president, Jeanine Osendowski, will be continuing in the position, along with almost every ot

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 1.21.2022 By Judy Brenna Catering & Special Events Director | The Deauville Inn The beloved winter tradition is BACK, finally, after a hiatus, due to something that rhymes with Shmovid ((I’m convinced now that if you even whisper the actual word it invokes a new variant)). I cannot tell you how truly excited I am about this! As you well know, I am an avid fan of all things comfort-food-oriented. And this event is THE event t

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 12.31.2021 By Judy Brenna Dear Diary, What a year, am I right? I find it hard to not reflect on the tremendous changes we experienced, some not so hot, some pretty amazing ((as I hear Tito from Dirty Dancing whispering in my ear, “Lots of changes, Old Max, lots of changes”.)) And I’m not just talking about me. I remember this time last year, sitting at the very same spot on my couch ((same spot in the living room, very diffe

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 12.10. 2021 By Judy Brenna, The Deauville Inn As most of you may know by now, I am an avid fan of all things “history”. Some people view history as a boring and unimportant subject, I distinctly remember some fellow classmates always grumbling when it was time for history class. Not me. It was my most favorite part of the day. Well, that and gym… KIDDING. But seriously, I always loved history classes. When I was on bed rest

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 12.3. 2021 By Judy Brenna, Catering & Special Events Director, The Deauville Inn It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and Hannukah… and Kwanza… and a few pagan holidays… and… well, anyhoodles. Regardless, it’s the holiday season ((confetti cannons blasting simultaneously))! There is a lot going on this year, and it’s important to add, NOW is the time to start planning. This month is going to go very fast and before y

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 11.26. 2021 By Judy Brenna Catering & Special Events Director | The Deauville Inn Last weekend I had the greatest time, going on Chef Joe Massaglia’s Table for Two on WOND Radio, speaking on behalf of the Greater Atlantic County Concierge Association ((GACCA REPRESENT!!) and The Deauville Inn. It was such a great time I thought I’d share it with all of you. If you don’t know who Chef Joe Massaglia, you are 1000% missing out

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 11.19. 2021 By Judy Brenna Catering & Special Events Director | Deauville Inn When we approach a major holiday, I know I always say it’s my favorite. I’m aware. I’m just so overjoyed for celebration in general that when we near a specific holiday it automatically becomes my favorite. But in all honesty, I truly love Thanksgiving. And no, not just because of the rivers of turkey gravy and mountains of carbs I can consume, or

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 11.12. 2021 By Judy Brenna You know, our visit the other week to Stockton University Atlantic City Campus to meet with Hospitality Guru, Donna Albano ((“AC Gems Rediscovered” available in the GACCA Blog archives)) got me thinking. Yes, it’s true, prehistoric NJ was a vast and lush swamp, chockful of minerals and good stuff plant life still to this day love to feed off to thrive. And that is specifically why our state is famo

Atlantic County Magazine – GACCA Article Print Date 11.5. 2021 By Judy Brenna The theme for today is “perspective”. Sometimes we forget what’s right under our noses. Like when you’re searching all over the house for your car keys, shouting expletives along the way, only to realize 20 minutes later you had them in your right hand the whole time. Or like the Stockton University Atlantic City Campus. When I worked in Atlantic City, I drove past the Stockton AC Campus every singl