The Playground in Atlantic City (formerly the Pier Shops) announced today that the venue will team up with Jose Garces and his Philadelphia based restaurant group.

Famed chef Jose Garces brought Amada, Village Whiskey, Distrito Cantina, Yuboka Dim Sum & Noodle and Guapos Tacos to Revel when it opened.

Obviously they all closed when Revel closed, but according to the Press of Atlantic City Garces will offer

“Creative cuisine and beverage menu” for the first phase of the $50 million makeover.

T-Street will feature eight performance venues, and the first phase will also include The Monkey Bar, a “pre-gaming” spot in the center atrium of The Playground where the glass elevators are located."

Score for The Playground!  Score for us!

Garces joins another Philadelphia restaurant powerhouse in Stephen Starr who already has two restaurants at The Playground, Buddakan and Continental.

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