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Enjoy These Easy Pantry Recipes from Wolfgang Puck American Grille’s Chef Aram

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Right now, many people are looking for unique and easy recipes that can be easily prepared from pantry staples. Aram Mardigian, Executive Restaurant Chef of Wolfgang Puck American Grille at Borgata, has two perfect ideas that can easily be whipped up in your own kitchen.  These two recipes bring a sense of comfort and can be made right at home with basic ingredients, for a taste of Borgata in your own home!

ARAM’S TOMATO PIE

Why it’s great from Chef Aram: “Everyone in South Jersey loves Tomato Pie, and what’s great is it’s easy to make!”

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 qt tomato sauce – you won’t need all of it
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• dry oregano
For the dough:
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon yeast

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix ingredients for dough with dough hook or knead by hand for 12 minutes until dough is well formed. Rise 1 hour.
• Stretch and form into a greased sheet pan 18” by 13” ( or close to that).
• Apply a thin layer tomato sauce and some grated parmesan cheese and bake for 6 minutes at 425 degrees. 
• Remove and add more tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Bake until browned. Add a sprinkle of dry oregano to finish.

PORK SCHNITZEL (OR MILANESE)

WITH PICO DE GALLO

Tips from Chef Aram about this recipe: “Schnitzel is very easy to prepare using a basic breading.  You use boneless pork chops pounded thin, seasoned well with salt and pepper. Dredge pork with flour, then to egg wash, then to bread crumbs (I like the herbed ones). Deep fry using veggie or canola oil. Brown on both sides and they are done!”

For the pico de gallo:

Combine 3 large tomatoes, medium dice, 3 tablespoons diced red onion, 2 tablespoons small diced jalepeno (depending on how hot you like it), 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, juice from 1 lemon, with salt and pepper to taste.

Borgata Donates 30,000 Meals to Local South Jersey Charities

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On Monday, March 16, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced it would comply with New Jersey Governor Murphy’s order to temporarily suspend operations. While this is an unprecedented public health crisis, Borgata remains focused on what matters and is doing its part for the public good and for the good of our team members and communities. Since closing, Borgata has distributed more than 35,000 pounds of fresh food – an estimated 30,000 meals – to local charities including The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City and The Community Food Bank of New Jersey.

Total donated food by Borgata: 35,498 pounds (65 pallets), an estimated 30,000 meals

  • The Community Food Bank of New Jersey received: 31,922 pounds
  • Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City received: 3,576 pounds

 

Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City:

  • Over 1,000 families were served as a result of Borgata’s fresh food donations – including fruits, vegetables, breads, bagels, pastries, milk, juice, and salads.
  • In addition to the fresh food donations, Borgata prepared 250 sandwiches and 200 “grocery” bags of fresh fruit and vegetables for Boys & Girls Club employees to distribute to the community.
  • The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City’s mission is to provide resources for the development of young people, from all backgrounds – to realize their full potential as responsible and caring adults.
  • Last July, the Club unveiled the all-new MGM Resorts International Teen Center for Economic Youth Development & College Readiness thanks to a generous investment (2018) of $500,000 from MGM Resorts International, owner of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Since opening this state-of-the-art 20,000 square foot Center, which includes a commercial teaching kitchen, the Center’s teens prepare 200 meals nightly for their member families. As a result, the Center proudly serves as a primary food resource for much of the Atlantic City community throughout the year.
  • More information on the Boys & Girls Club is available here: https://www.acbgc.org/
  • More information on how to donate to the Club is available here: https://www.acbgc.org/donate-today/

 

Community Food Bank of New Jersey:

  • The Community Food Bank of New Jersey’s Southern Branch partners with more than 250 local charities.
  • During this health crisis they have distributed fresh donated food from Borgata to the John Brooks Recovery Center, Spirit & Truth Worship Center, Salvation Army Atlantic City, Salvation Army Vineland, Salvation Army Bridgeton, and First United Methodist, among others.
  • The Food Bank serves as New Jersey’s largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization. Working together with volunteers, donors and their many partners, the Food Bank’s mission is to fill the emptiness caused by hunger with Food, Help, and Hope.
  • More information on the Food Bank is available here: https://cfbnj.org/
  • More information on how to donate to the Food Bank is available here: https://cfbnj.org/#donate

Two Borgata Team Members Named Top 40 Under 40 by Atlantic City Weekly

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It’s time to celebrate!  Two Borgata team members have been named by Atlantic City Weekly as “Top 40 Under 40” honorees.  The regional award focuses on shining a spotlight on professionals, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in Cape May and Atlantic counties who go above and beyond the call of duty within their jobs, families and communities.  Congratulations to our Borgata team members who truly are exemplary examples of being excellent leaders in the region.

Brian Brennan – Senior Public Relations Manager
Brian Brennan, 37, is the Senior Public Relations Manager for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. In his position, Brian helps lead Borgata’s external communications strategy, ensuring its position as Atlantic City’s market-leading resort. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Rider University in 2006 and has since assisted Borgata in a variety of initiatives – including the recent debut of sports wagering in New Jersey and the opening of Borgata’s $12 million sports bar and book, Moneyline. In his spare time, Brian serves as a peer mentor for Magee Rehabilitation (Jefferson Health) where he counsels individuals who have survived spinal cord injuries like himself. Mentoring more than 6 survivors with varying levels of SCI, Brian offers one-on-one support to patients and their families. A diehard Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan, Brian currently resides in Egg Harbor Township with his girlfriend, her son, and their two rescue cats.

Joanna McNally – Director of Guest Experience
Joanna McNally studied at East Stroudsburg University, where she earned a degree in Recreation and Leisure Services Management.  After interning in Atlantic City, Joanna arrived at Borgata in 2006, where she took on a brand new role in a newly formed department with the goal of recovering customers in the event of service breakdowns.  It is the ultimate customer service position, and Joanna’s co-workers say she is exceptional at it.  A member of MGM’s Corporate Social Responsibility foundation, Joanna has volunteered with Covenant House and works with CASA as a children’s advocate for children in foster care.  Additionally, she has used her vacations teaching English at an orphanage in Africa.  When not at Borgata or volunteering, Joanna enjoys traveling abroad to explore different cultures and spending time with her dog, Flux Capacitor.

Recognizing Borgata’s Female Team Members: Customer Care and Hotel Sales

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March is National Women’s History Month.  Additionally, March 8, 2020 was International Women’s Day, where organizers celebrate women’s achievement and take action for equality. Throughout the month of March, Borgata will honor their female employees across all divisions on the Borgata Blog. We’re highlighting the accomplishments of our outstanding female team members, and you’ll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes these exemplary employees part of the Borgata family.  In this edition, you’ll get a look at team members from our Customer Care and Hotel Sales divisions.

Stephanie Johnston, Customer Care Team Leader

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  My proudest moment was moving quickly up the ranks to supervisor.  I was a stay-at-home mom for more than 15 years and very nervous about starting a new job.  I feel I’m thriving and now I’m going to school, too.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I’ve been a volunteer with the Scouts of America for the last 15 years.  It’s taught me patience, organization, and how to overcome my fears.  I’m doing things now I never thought I’d do.

If someone were to play you in a move, who would you want it to be?  I’d like Melissa McCarthy to play me in a movie.  I love how fun she seems, and I feel like she’d be able to capture my personality the best.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?  In the next year, I’m hoping to see the fruits of my labor by sending my daughter to college.  She’s been very diligent about her schoolwork and stays positive.  I can’t wait to see her start the next chapter in life.

Candice Hentz, Customer Care Representative

How do you feel you impact the people around you?  I think I impact people with generosity.  I think my giving nature is what people remember most about me.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I volunteer as often as I can with YAP Inc/Youth Advocacy and with Camden Youth Wrestling.  I have also volunteered for many years with several breast cancer organizations.  I also lend my crochet crafting for various charities whenever I am asked.  I was raised in a family with generations of missionaries who believe that you can tire in positive work but never get tired of giving.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life?  My grandmother said to me, “Run your own race.”  I live my life at my own speed with my needs, desires, and expectations.  I am so happy that I never gave anyone else the reigns to master how I live my life.

What is one thing about you that surprises others?  My love of motorcycles.  For some reason, people are surprised that I have loved motorcycles since I was a child, and that I love to ride.

Kira Hernandez, Specialized Services Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  A few years ago, Atlantic City hosted a city wide convention for Meeting Professionals International in effort to put our city on the map for large conventions.  Borgata had an opportunity to host a networking event for Choose Chicago in our Salon.  With the help and support of my colleagues, from the Salon and Banquets, we transformed the space to host cocktails and hors d’oeurves, while helping women meeting planners feel beautiful.

What is your definition of success?  Success is setting a goal, working hard, whether it be individually or as a team, overcoming obstacles, and completing what you set out to do.  Sometimes we een surprise ourselves and exceed our own expectations.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I spend time volunteering with the Linwood PTO.  I really like to see our community come together for our children in school.  Whether I help with book fair, field day, dances, or chaperoning field trips, I enjoy being present as children are making memories that will stay with them.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher?  Motherhood!

 

Cathy Michel, Senior Customer Assurance Specialist

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  The career highlight I am most proud of is working hard and becoming a Senior Customer Assurance Specialist.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  My favorite activity is being able to turn a customer’s negative experience into a positive relationship.  I am able to achieve this on a daily basis.

Who is someone you really admire?  I admire my mother who is 97 years old and going strong.  She taught me to be kind to people and always do your best at everything you attempt at life.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I volunteer mainly at Borgata for any project that I can.  I think it’s important to help those who need it.

Deborah Stea, Group Dining and Events Manager

How do you feel you impact the people around you?  By inspiring and motivation the people around me by positive example.  I make a connection by engaging and interacting with shared knowledge, talents, and demonstrating compassion.

What is your definition of success? Simply put: to envision, plan, and prepare for goals or a goal and achieve it with integrity by being the person I aspire to be.  If I can achieve what I want and be happy and respected, that is success to me.

What is one thing about you that surprises others?  When I tell others that I am an amateur astronomer and an actively involved grandmother of a teenage grandson and a second younger grandson.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  Admirable work ethic, setting high standards, respect, caring, and supportiveness.

 

Danielle Katsianis, Hotel Sales Meeting Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  The career highlight I am most proud of is receiving the Chairman’s Club award for my 2019 sales performance.

What is the first career you dreamed of having as a child?  Cultural anthropologist.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I volunteer at Borgata and at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church.  It is always a rewarding, humbling, and often times, fun experience.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher?  My niece Gabrielle who is handicapped has taught me to appreciate and be grateful for life’s simplest blessings.

Patty Conroy, Hotel Sales Manager

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  I enjoy maintaining relationships with existing customers, meeting new clients, and providing workable solutions for their meeting needs.  I can do so with confidence, knowing that their group will be well taken care of by the very best: the team at Borgata!

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  Habitat for Humanity has always been a favorite organization to volunteer time.  I’ve had several opportunities to work on builds with talented craftspeople who nurtured my own skills.  Affordable housing creates a stronger and more stable environment for families, which can make an impact on their future.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  Colleagues who care about their work, providing excellent service to our customers while respecting each other.  This is the description of our Hotel Sales Team!

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?  Catch a fish!

Mavis Salomon-Lowden, Concierge

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  Setting up rooms and helping guests plan really fun weekends has become a top activity for me.  Luckily, I am able to set up rooms about 3 times a week, so the fun never stops.

What is your definition of success?  Being able to make a difference in someone’s life, every day.  Success, at least in my eyes, is based on how I make others feel when they are around me.

Who is someone you really admire?  My parents and my sister.  My parents raised me to be empathetic and to see that life is meant to be fun.  My sister taught me strength is in all of us.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?  I really want to go to a hot air balloon festival and I would like to cut down my carbon footprint more through sustainable living.

Recognizing Borgata’s Female Team Members: Casino and Compliance

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March is National Women’s History Month.  Additionally, March 8, 2020 was International Women’s Day, where organizers celebrate women’s achievement and take action for equality. Throughout the month of March, Borgata will honor their female employees across all divisions on the Borgata Blog. We’re highlighting the accomplishments of our outstanding female team members, and you’ll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes these exemplary employees part of the Borgata family.  In this edition, you’ll get a look at team members from our Casino and Compliance divisions.

Karen Hober, Compliance Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  Being a part of opening Borgata was genuinely the best experience I ever had.  I worked with a lot of smart people and learned a great deal that I still use today.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  I love getting new projects that have not been done in the industry before and write internal controls.  It allows me to work with the departments and see their perspective and find out what their needs are.  Then we work together to come up with solutions that make the process more efficient and effective.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  When my son was 8 years old, I wanted to teach him to give back.  I asked around the office for potential opportunities and Rosalie Lopez, Internet Gaming Compliance Manager, said she had been working with Shirley Mae’s Walk/Run for breast cancer for years.  She opened the door for me to contribute my time to this cause.  I will say the first time I saw the survivors walking down the staircase, it brought me to tears (and I don’t cry in public).  It was then that I knew I had to be a part of this annual event.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  I absolutely love when people know what they do and why they do it and can explain it.

 

Gloria “Cookie” Riley, Slot Assistant Shift Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  Succeeding 40 years in the casino world.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I contributed to the school supply drive, Bartenders for a Cause Basket Action, Borgata’s Holiday Food Drive, Saint Baldrick’s head shave, and the slot operations candy sale to raise money for the MGM Foundation.  I volunteered at the Borgata Baseball Blast, Borgata Cookie sale, and the Team Member Poker Tournament.  Contributing gives one a good feeling.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  The many different personalities, their work style, their process of thinking, and many of the outcomes.

How would your 10-year-old self react to what you do for a living?  Wow!

Congetta Marino, Slot Service Associate

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  How good I am interacting with guests and how they always come back to see me!

Who is someone that you really admire?  I admire myself because I have overcome so much hardship and heartache in my life and I still strive to see the best in everything.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher?  Being a single mom.  By being a single parent, you learn how to be strong by not giving up and making the best of a bad situation.

If someone were to play you in a move, who would you want it to be?  Julia Roberts.

 

Karen Kosich, Casino Cage Department Trainer

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  Sharing the things I learn with others is my favorite thing.  I love learning how what we do affects others, and vice versa, then explaining the “why” behind the process.  I tell everyone that knowledge is power.

How do you feel you impact the people around you?  I generally have a positive impact on people.  I greet everyone and find something nice or positive to say to them.

Who is someone that you really admire?  My daughter.  At 18, after high school, she chose to attend college in California.  After 4 years there, she moved to Pittsburgh for her master’s.  Then she moved to Santa Fe for her first “real” job.  She didn’t know anyone in any of those cities but was brave enough to make the move.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I’ve walked and ran in multiple 5K fundraisers.  Four times I participated in the Mother’s Day Susan G Komen 5K for breast cancer research.

Joan Hance, Table Games Floor Manager

How do you feel you impact the people around you?  Most of my associates respect me and like working with me.  I always try to let them know I have their backs and always try to listen to their needs and concerns.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life?  When you make a mistake, own it.  Mistakes are the pathway to success.

How would your 10-year old self react to what you do for a living?  Glamorous.

How many years have you been at Borgata?  Share a favorite memory.  I’ve been at Borgata for almost 17 years.  One night, a player that comes in all of the time with his wife who had Alzheimer’s came to me and said he lost her.  I called surveillance and with their help, we located her.  He was so happy and so was I.

 

 

Kunj Dangarwala, Casino Accounting Representative

How do you feel you impact the people around you?  I have lived my life always helping and encouraging people to be the best at what they do and I bring that mentality to work.  Whether it is a quick conversation or a small greeting, my goal is to leave the other person happy and motivated after the interaction.

What is one thing about you that surprise others?  Not many people know this, but I used to be very passionate about singing.  I won many awards in local competitions in India for religious and non-religious songs.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  I appreciate kind-hearted, friendly, cooperative individuals and opened who give back to others less fortunate.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?  Try to volunteer with the Red Cross.

RECIPE: Michael Symon’s Ricotta Meatballs

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Angeline by Michael Symon at Borgata in Atlantic City is Iron Chef and James Beard Award winning chef Michael Symon’s ode to classic Italian food—simple, bold, fresh and served with attention to detail. It’s like walking into a warm, friendly home, with plenty of delicious favorites, like Ricotta Meatballs.  For those looking to try their hands at creating Symon’s delicious Ricotta Meatballs at home, you’re in luck.  We’re pleased to share this ricotta meatball recipe with you, right from Chef Symon’s kitchen to yours!

Michael Symon’s Ricotta Meatballs

Makes 25 Meatballs (1 1/2 oz. each)

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1/2 lb. ground veal
  • 1 c whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 c finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the onions and garlic with a pinch of salt and cook until softened and translucent, 5 minutes.  Remove from the heat to cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper then add the cooled onions and garlic. Mix until thoroughly combined. Scoop in to 1 1/2 oz. meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space in between. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven then transfer to a pot of warm pomodoro.

Recognizing Borgata’s Female Team Members: Marketing, Talent, and Nightlife

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March is National Women’s History Month.  Additionally, March 8, 2020 was International Women’s Day, where organizers celebrate women’s achievement and take action for equality. Throughout the month of March, Borgata will honor their female team members across all divisions on the Borgata Blog. We’re highlighting the accomplishments of our outstanding female team members, and you’ll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes these exemplary employees part of the Borgata family.  In this edition, you’ll get a look at team members from Marketing, Talent, and Nightlife divisions.

Katie Mariquit, Social Media Manager

Who is someone you really admire?  I really admire the women mentors I’ve acquired in the past three years at Borgata.  I’m very lucky to work with women who exercise leadership in their own unique ways, and also challenge me to be the best I can be.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  Through Borgata, I’ve been able to volunteer at various organizations during the holiday season and throughout the year.  As a social media manager, I’m lucky to be a part of sharing Borgata’s community involvement by covering amazing events at the Boys & Girls Club and St. Baldrick’s.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher?  My dad.  I’ve learned everything from kindness to love to work ethic to how to order at a restaurant from my dad.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?  I want to (and am going to) go on a girls’ trip to Greece.

Donna Allen, Advertising and Brand Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  Coming back to work at Borgata after a 12 year hiatus and having people remember me.  I was flattered by the comments from people who recognized how hard I worked when I was here previously.

Who is someone you really admire?  My Mom.  She worked for the same company for over 30 years and enjoyed her job so much that she even postponed retirement.  She worked hard but was able to balance being a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and sister.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life?  Things that you don’t know are just opportunities to learn.  Never say “I can’t” because you don’t know how.  You can always learn new skills or gain more knowledge.

How would your 10-year old self react to what you do for a living?  10-year old me would probably think working in a fancy casino hotel would be fun.  She’d also probably think I get to touch all t

he money and meet the celebrities who perform here.  Spoiler: I don’t get to do either!

Chelsea Reyes, M life Experience Manager

How do you feel you impact the people around you?  I hope they feel that they can always come to me.  Even if they have a question I don’t know the answer to, I will try to figure it out for them!

What was the first career you dreamed of having as a child?  Veterinarian.

What is one thing about you that surprises others?  I have a family of 5 and work 3 jobs.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work? Drive, grit and passion.

 

Shana Vanegas, Casino Host

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  I am most proud of my contribution of executing the Diamond Necklace Sweepstakes in 2017.  It was amazing to birth an idea, nurture it, and see it through to fruition through the collaboration and creativity of my team.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  My favorite activity in my current position is greeting new customers.  I can do this every single day.  It is rewarding to hear their stories and get to know them.

Who is someone you really admire?  I really admire actress Trace Ellis Ross.  She chooses to be a positive role model by portraying characters that promote confidence, self-love, and positivity.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I volunteer at the American R

ed Cross as an advisor to the Youth Counsel of Southern New Jersey Chapter, and as a Social Media Engagement Volunteer.  As I am continuing my training in these positions, it has been very rewarding and remarkable to see high school students choosing to give back at such a young age.

Kateryna Endrizzi, Human Resources Business Partner

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  I love being part of team members’ career paths as they are promoted or transfer to new opportunities.

What is your definition of success?  My definition of success is being part of a successful team.  A successful team to me is one that challenges and supports each team members.

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child?  I absolutely wanted to be a ballerina.  Can’t you see it?  Kateryna the Ballerina?  It rhymes.

How many years have you been at Borgata?  Share a favorite memory.  I’ve worked here for 5 years.  I loved the 15 Year Anniversary celebrations.  I loved how Borgata took the time to celebrate what makes it so special: its team members.

Emma Juarez, Nightlife Coordinator

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I have volunteered at Covenant House AC, Beacon Animal Rescue, and with the church I am a member of.  It has impacted me tremendously as it is a reminder to practice humility and kindness.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life?  Don’t be afraid to share your vision with others, because you’ll never know who’s willing to help make it a reality.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher?  My biggest teacher has been my journey as a young single mom.

If someone were to play you in a movie, who would you want it to be?  Halle Berry.

Rachel Driscoll, Box Office Supervisor

What’s the first career that you dreamed of having as a child?  As a child, I wanted to be an actress and a model.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life?  I had an elementary school teacher that told me, “I am woman.  Hear me roar.”  She would tell me this any time I was frustrated on an assignment.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher?  I feel like life has been my biggest teacher.  I have learned to not sweat the small stuff and to never take life for granted.

If someone where you play you in a movie, who would you want it to be?  I would want Jennifer Lopez to play me in a movie.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Borgata with Luck O’the Irish Whiskey

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Start your St. Patty’s celebrations a little early! Join Borgata at Long Bar to enjoy three dishes inspired by traditional Irish recipes and perfectly paired with Jameson Irish Whiskey.  Luck O’the Irish Whiskey takes place on Saturday, March 14 at 1PM.

The afternoon will kick off with lightly-grilled Brook Trout with root vegetable boxty, fried leeks, caviar, double creme, and lemon.  Then, guests will enjoy Seared Boneless Lamb Chops, served with black pudding, Tuscan kale colcannon, crispy rashers, and natural jus.  Finally, there’s a Jameson Float, complete with caramel toffee crunch ice cream, Guinness draft, Jameson Irish whiskey, Baileys whipped cream, and coconut cinnamon tuile.

Tickets to the event can be purchased here.

Never been to Long Bar? It is the perfect venue to start your night, or end it. Long Bar is a great place to catch the game or enjoy drinks and upscale bar food including lobster tacos, clams, pizzas and more. You’ll enjoy this Atlantic City bar for its comfortable atmosphere and specialty drinks. Long Bar is a crowd-pleaser that all of your friends will agree on.

April Brings Spring Entertainment to Borgata

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Two of the world’s biggest comedians come to Borgata this April, along with a host of other music, concerts, and events that are sure to signify that spring is right around the corner. Check out the upcoming shows coming to Atlantic City’s Event Center and The Music Box.

Kreeps with Kids: Kreeps with Kids brings together comedians Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Jim Florentine, and Rich Vos as they focus on the humorous side of being a parent. The comedy group represents parents who don’t read the books, who have a metal band play their kid’s birthday party, and let their kids stay up as late as they want. This is a comedy show about the other side of parenting. (April 4, 7PM, The Music Box)

Bill Maher: Comedian, political commentator, and legendary television host Bill Maher is coming to Atlantic City this April! He is best known for his HBO talk show Real Time with Bill Maher and the late-night show Politically Incorrect. (April 10, 8PM, The Event Center)

Jerry Seinfeld: Jerry Seinfeld makes his return to Borgata this April. Best known for his sitcom that he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, Seinfeld had a nine year run. Do not miss this show featuring who is historically known as one of the best stand-up comedians of all time. (April 11, 8PM, The Event Center)

Wayne Brady: Six-time Emmy award-winning and Grammy nominated actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, and television personality  Wayne Brady is coming to Atlantic City. Brady can be seen as the host of CBS’s Let’s Make A Deal and as a regular on the improvisational comedy television series Whose Line Is It Anyway? Brady received rave reviews during his time on Broadway as Bill Flynn in Chicago and as Lola in Kinky Boots. Other television credits include 30 rock, Everybody Loves Chris, and How I Met Your Mother. (April 11, 9PM, The Music Box)

Marlon Wayans: Actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer Marlon Wayans arrives this month. The New York City native is known for his comedic roles in White Chicks and the Scary Movie franchise.  (April 18, 7PM, The Music Box)

David Foster: 16 time Grammy Award winner David Foster comes to Borgata with his “Hitman Tour” this April. Foster, who has created hits for Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and more, will bring his signature styles to Atlantic City. (April 24, 8PM, The Music Box)

Brian Regan: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The popular performer is coming to Borgata’s Event Center. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. He’ll do the same here in Atlantic City! (April 25, 8PM, The Event Center)

Recognizing Borgata’s Female Team Members: Food & Beverage, Spa, and Retail

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March is National Women’s History Month.  Additionally, March 8, 2020 was International Women’s Day, where organizers celebrate women’s achievement and take action for equality. Throughout the month of March, Borgata will honor their female employees across all divisions on the Borgata Blog. We’re highlighting the accomplishments of our outstanding female team members, and you’ll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes these exemplary employees part of the Borgata family.  In this edition, you’ll get a look at team members from our Food & Beverage, Spa, and Retail divisions.

Megan Sandoval, Pastry Chef

Who is someone you really admire?  I admire all mothers, but mostly working mothers because I can relate!

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child?  A brain surgeon.  I remember dissecting a cow’s heart and thinking organs were so cool.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I have volunteered at Field of Dreams in the past and I love that it assists people who need extra help playing baseball.

How would your 10-year old self react to what you do for a living?  My 10-year old self would be excited that I went from making pickles with my grandma to developing fine dining desserts.

Irini Risteski, Restaurant Manager, Borgata Baking Company

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? Team member and customer interaction.  Fortunately, I get to do this every day.

What is your definition of success?  My definition of success is knowing that what you are doing is helping you and others lead a better, happier, and healthier life.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life?  Be patient and don’t stress over the things you can’t control.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  Honesty, integrity, and respect for others.

La Thipsouvanh, Costumed Beverage Server

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  I love entertaining my customers and my co-workers.  When I see them happy and smile and laugh because of me, it makes me happy, and I get to do it every day.

What is your definition of success?  To be available to take care of my parents and give them a better life.

How many years have you been at Borgata?  Share a favorite memory.  It’s been going on 17 years.  It really excited me to open Borgata, and thanks to the wonderful “mother” of my department, Sherry.  Without her, I wouldn’t have had this amazing experience.

Sherry Decker, Director of Beverage

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  I have finally achieved where I want to be in life: a great position working for a company that I love and being among the best people I could have ever wished to work with.

What is your definition of success?  Believing in yourself, being proud of what you do, and being happy with the end result.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  Trust, worthiness, loyalty, being open minded to suggestions, and the willingness to change.

 

Maryetta Borkowski, Catering Manager

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  The tastings for galas.  I do this about two or three times a year for the last 7 years or so.  I get to sit down with the CEOs and board members of some pretty important healthcare companies, and we taste all of the food that they will have for their black-tie dinners.  My favorite part is always the desserts.

What is your definition of success?  Success is accomplish through grit and grace.  You must face your day with courage, strength, and determination by providing a sense of generosity, kindness, and refinement.

If someone were to play you in a move, who would you want it to be?  Joanna Gaines, even though Joanna is not an actress, but is still on TV.  I feel like we relate most like each other, through similar decor taste, to faith and success.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?  Go zip lining through the mountains of Vermont.

Victoria Hillesheim, Server at The Metropolitan

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it?  I like meeting new people, and I get to do it all day at work.  I especially like getting the privilege of having some “regulars” that request me.

What is your definition of success?  When you wake up every day and work doesn’t really feel like work.  You truly love what you do each day.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  Most of my volunteer activities are for CASA.  I really enjoy being a voice for children in foster care because I see a positive impact on children’s lives.  I know my genuine desire to help others, and time spent with the children and the relationships built, really make a difference.

 

Sheril Antonioli, Spa Salon Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  Being the campus director of the National Massage Therapy Institute.

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child?  I wanted to be a rock and roll star.

What is the one piece of advice you received which as changed your life?  Know your audience and trust people the way that they are.  You will never be disappointed.

Eli Flanagan, Massage Therapist

What’s the first career you dreamed o having as a child?  My first career I ever dreamed of having was a pediatric nurse.  I always loved children and helping people.  It was one trait that has not changed.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I have been volunteering for Atlantic Care Hospice.  This is my calling.  Hospice is a wonderful type of care that many people have mixed feelings about.  It is more comfort care for people who are terminal and do not want treatment.  My mom passed in a hospice care facility and it was life changing for me.  Peaceful an calming are two words that describe it.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work?  I value the strong women who are working full-time and raising their children. I appreciate anyone who can do both well.

 

Gina Monzo, Retail Manager

What is your definition of success?  A career that is rewarding, productive, giving, and makes you happy.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  Hammonton Historical Society.  It connects me to history.

What is one thing about you that surprises others?  My level of discipline.

How many years have you been at Borgata?  Share a favorite memory.  I’ve been at Borgata for five years.  The way that I was embraced and respected for all of my years of experience is a favorite memory.

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