ACCC Announces Date for Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala
The Groovin at the Gala theme is a throwback to the fun of the 1970s.
ATLANTIC CITY – Atlantic Cape Community College, while we are all thinking about food, took advantage of Thanksgiving week to announce some of the details of the 2026 Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala.
ACCC’s 43rd Annual Restaurant Gala will be hosted by Platinum Sponsors Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.
The evening’s Groovin’ at the Gala theme will be a throwback to the fun and funky spirit of the 1970’s complete with the glamour of disco nightlife, lava lamps, bohemian energy, bright fashion patterns, bell bottoms and unique food flavors.
This year’s event will recognize Community Honoree Gary Musich, president and CEO of Visit Atlantic City and Academy of Culinary Arts Honoree Chef Giancarlo Generosi ’99, Executive Chef, Bally’s Atlantic City.
As the head of Visit Atlantic City, the City’s official tourism organization, Musich oversees the promotion of leisure tourism, conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism. Musich, who was elevated to his role in 2025, has more than 25 years of experience in sales and hospitality, brings an extensive background in driving business growth and fostering key relationships across the
tourism sector.
With more than 28 years in Atlantic City, Chef Generosi, who graduated from the Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) in 1999, has become a cornerstone of Bally’s culinary team, renowned for crafting dishes that blend classic flavors with modern flair. Chef Giancarlo was part of the ACA apprenticeship program with the Claridge Casino. He has worked in many culinary outlets and rose through the ranks and honed his skills in various gourmet kitchens, buffets, commissary kitchens and coffee shops. Chef Generosi has led kitchen teams across Bally’s signature restaurants, mentoring countless aspiring chefs along the way.
The Annual Restaurant Gala, which is highly regarded as the premier food and beverage fundraising event in the Atlantic City area, annually attracts 1,000 community and business leaders, government officials, food enthusiasts and friends of the college. This year’s event will begin at 6 p.m. with a lavish
cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvres prepared by the students of the Academy of Culinary Arts. A formal dinner will follow at 7 p.m. in the ballroom complete with sample signature dishes, desserts and some of the finest libations from more than 50 South Jersey establishments. A 50/50 raffle drawing, five
destination experience raffles, open bar, photo booth and live musical entertainment will round out the evening’s festivities.
Since its inception in 1984, the Restaurant Gala has raised more than $4.6 million for scholarships
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