Man it sucks so bad that they took the chairs away from the upper level, sitting and relaxing with that wonderful view of the beach is one of my fondest memories of Atlantic City, and having a fantastic sushi dinner at the place that used to operate there. Fantastic video as always Jeff, I'm coming down to AC next weekend, if I run into you I'll be sure to buy you a beer!
I find this very sad. I remember what a wonderful shopping experience it used to be. Then at the end, that fantastic water show! When we were there a few years ago, the place was very depressing and Sugar was about the only store open.
This is amazing piece of property with an great location. It's a sad shame that the restaurants could not make it there. What a view to be dining with.
Me too! We loved that $19.99 surf and turf deal Philips Seafood had. We also enjoyed happy hour drinks they had a yummy pineapple one. The continental looked cool. And i loved the big buddah at budahkan. The lounge chairs in sand overlooking the ocean were great.
@@ps_nyisgone I wish someone would just serve, say, breakfast at the Continental in its current state. I swear I'd walk up from the Tropicana just to sit in the place and get a nice, say, All-American breakfast, and they'd probably get a good money deal from the new landlord since it's not being utilized. I wonder how much filming is done at that pier....
@@richardhales92 wondering the same how much production can they get and take away from NY? I suppose some if cheaper. Probably because in past when they had those restarants i never saw it crowded was a bit empty and stores had hardly any customers except for Sugar.
Atlantic city has a bit of work in order to get more tourism. They need to take advantage of the beach as an attraction instead of blocking it off. Diversifying off of gambling might help. I think acx1 will have trouble because most big studios can get access to restaurants or shopping centers in their home cities. Perhaps bringing in various events might help.
This was a fun week on the Nu Yawk Channel. I learned what the Hand of Faith was. Viewer UncD taught me about the Valley of the Fire. A view of the new Fontaineblaeu, Las Vegas & boardwalk tour of the beaches (or what happened to them), fire damage on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. You disguised learning
It would be pretty cool if the water at the end of the pier was deep enough such that cruise ships could stop and drop off people to go ashore for a while.
Wow loved this, even though it’s a bit depressing seeing it as a ghost town I loved the walk thru … I haven’t been there since 2011 when it was still thriving but not like the 90’s as a kid Glad to see the memorabilia store (wonder if same owner such a nice guy) and eleganza still there… use to shop a lot at both store In 2011 my last time there , there was a Gucci store, LV and other high end shops right on the second level when you enter and go up escalator , Eleganza I believe is now in the old LV store In the 90’s there was a huge arcade at the end that I use to go to as a kid (most hotels had arcades at that time) The memories !!! Sad to see it like this Ps I always use to like Buddakan there, did you ever go?
That one restaurant on the top floor with the mid-century modern aesthetic would make a great set. That place was really cool. I was bummed when it closed. It's the Continental at 9:30 here.
Here's a description from the old website: A clever mix of vintage elegance and vanguard sophistication, Continental Atlantic City invokes the drama of the rat pack days on the Vegas strip. The space incorporates such unique retro elements as a sunken fire-pit lounge, populuxe bar and outdoor patio all accented by a breathtaking view of the ocean. The global tapas menu showcases a variety of innovative dishes meant to be shared. And of course the martinis are an essential part of the experience.
That was one beautiful restaurant, wasn't it? I walked through the pier during its 'heyday' to see the light show and when I saw the restaurant I just stopped and saw so much beauty. It was one restaurant I wanted to go to because of the decor. I never made it. I liked Phillips Crab House as well, which was on the pier. Maybe someone could reopen that Continental restaurant, because it's a thing of beauty. I'm glad you bookmarked it for us 9:30.
@@richardhales92 I think I went twice. I know I definitely went once. The food was good, too. It was such a gem in AC. Too bad it never achieved "Peppermill" status.
The Ocean One mall was so cool and might actually be able to survive now. . The Pier was way to late to the party : the high end stores might have worked in the 80s/90s heyday when the casinos were promoting money
One of your viewers mentioned last year that they should put some 'roadside stores' like a Cracker Barrel, a Stuckey's, a Buc-ees. I thought that was an interesting idea. We'll see how successful they are.
Unfortunately Buc-ee's doesn't want to come to New Jersey for the gas pump attendant law (would be great if they picked a spot on US-30, near to the GSP; they don't have to have a man for every pump, just an employee for every 8 pumps or so, and shut down some pumps at night for slow times like Wawa and QuickChek does). Hopefully they will pick somewhere close by (maybe Pennsylvania or New York State) so I don't have to drive all the way south to (currently) South Carolina for the closest open Buc-ee's.
@@djargus I did not know this. Thank you. New Jersey has a 'gas pump attendant law?' I'm not sure, but New Jersey likes to brag they have the cheapest gas in the country. New Jersey has to have an attendant for every gas pump?
@@richardhales92 New Jersey by law requires a pump attendant to pump your gasoline for you. Oregon is the only other state that has that law on the books, but that state recently eased it up where half of the pumps can be self-serve, leaving NJ as the only complete full service state left. It doesn't have to have an attendant for every gas pump, just that the pump attendant is the one only allowed to handle the nozzle in NJ. You can have one attendant for multiple pumps, but probably should have enough pump attendants per shift to not piss off the customers that have to wait for the attendant.
@@djargus That is interesting! I think I'd hate waiting for an attendant to come over and pump my gas. I like to keep moving. I don't really like self service checkouts at grocery stores, but things move faster, so I use them. I'd love to see a Buc-ees move closer up to the mid-atlantic and Northeast because I've never experienced them.
to be honest they made a terrible decision to remove the fountains, had that thing stayed there and well maintained, it would draw guests from everywhere and possibly make the mall come back to life, though i reckon they gotta add new songs to the fountain's choreography list.
I dont think Its Sugar is going anywhere. The other one or two stores may have leases that are still underway. This of course is my own opinion. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
It's confusing alright! It was just like that 15 years ago; confusing, with a few stores open. Hasn't lost its touch. Just how we all remember it. I think they had a couple nice restaurants and a couple upscale stores....
I do believe in the original press release from ACX1 that they said any stores that are currently open in the mall will be able to remain open. So I think so, at least for now!
I don't understand the whole thing; they say 'a studio, production studio.' And we may never see anything more than what we've got. I may never understand how they're making money on the whole thing. They got a mission statement. I'll always say, unless I see something different, it's a hole in the wall.
It'd be fun if they taped like a game show in there. I don't know if they have seating or a venue big enough for an audience, but it might get us down there if we scored some free tickets to a game show taping and they selected some contestants from the audience. It's nice it's still open to the public.
this is a Dud; you're right. I think a hotel overlooking the ocean might be unique. I don't know what the occupancy rate is in Atlantic City these days. It needs some sprucing.
It's weird! Some slot machines, overlooking the ocean, in there is a good idea, Debbie!! I hope they have a slot attendant in there in case the slots freeze up. None of the other casinos have anyone to fix our slot machines, so why should they? It would be good idea, a casino gaming area. Do they still allow people to smoke in NJ casinos? I haven't gotten caught up, but I think that you could smoke in there just last year, in casinos. Isn't that crazy? 2024.
They still had smoking in there about 6 years ago when my Mom came to visit. My jaw dropped open when the guy next to me while playing slots asked 'do you mind if I smoke?' I mean he was permitted, so it was nice that he had nice enough manners like the old days to ask. I thought that was nice. And it reminded me of the old days when people were polite and asked you. Remember the airplanes and you could smoke. Oh my God. I never smoked, but I sure would on an airplane.
What they did to that place trying to upgrade it like they did was a crime. It was thriving place when it was a mall with regular shops. All the lost jobs and businesses.
The water show was always something to look forward to! Are you sure the lights were removed Tom? I'm pretty sure they are still there but I could be wrong. Thanks for watching!
This viewer is highly suspicious of this studio. Maybe it's some tax deduction, although I don't know much about our tax system, but I hear the rich find ways not to pay taxes.
In Manhattan, New York, they have 'Chelsea Piers' which describes itself as a studio. We did see a Michael J. Fox sitcom being taped there (I think it was the one where he worked for a mayor) and it did have a sit down TV studio, but they also have a driving range, a bowling alley, a gymnastic center. Maybe that's where the got idea. I mean, they do have tenants! It would be fun if you ever come across some of the things being made there to list them
I can remember when those restaurants were open...loved walking through there😢
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Man it sucks so bad that they took the chairs away from the upper level, sitting and relaxing with that wonderful view of the beach is one of my fondest memories of Atlantic City, and having a fantastic sushi dinner at the place that used to operate there. Fantastic video as always Jeff, I'm coming down to AC next weekend, if I run into you I'll be sure to buy you a beer!
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5:09 at least it still has some of the best views of the beach and boardwalk in AC! Especially since it’s free 👀
I find this very sad. I remember what a wonderful shopping experience it used to be. Then at the end, that fantastic water show! When we were there a few years ago, the place was very depressing and Sugar was about the only store open.
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This is amazing piece of property with an great location. It's a sad shame that the restaurants could not make it there. What a view to be dining with.
Some of the best views in town! Thanks Kathleen!
Atlantic City needs to start a national advertising campaign the way Vegas does.
I agree Richard! The casinos can afford the campaign!
They had the DO AC ads but I haven't seen those commercials in probably over ten years
@@alxa1683 I'm not familiar with those ads.
DOAC was popular in the 2000's. Its still on the water tower when you drive into town. Thanks Richard!
AC gets 30 million visitors per year. That’s not the problem. People on average spend less than 24 hours there and almost entirely in the casinos.
I still 💙AC! Missing Philips Seafood Restaurant!
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Me too! We loved that $19.99 surf and turf deal Philips Seafood had. We also enjoyed happy hour drinks they had a yummy pineapple one.
The continental looked cool. And i loved the big buddah at budahkan. The lounge chairs in sand overlooking the ocean were great.
@@ps_nyisgone I wish someone would just serve, say, breakfast at the Continental in its current state. I swear I'd walk up from the Tropicana just to sit in the place and get a nice, say, All-American breakfast, and they'd probably get a good money deal from the new landlord since it's not being utilized. I wonder how much filming is done at that pier....
@@richardhales92 wondering the same how much production can they get and take away from NY? I suppose some if cheaper. Probably because in past when they had those restarants i never saw it crowded was a bit empty and stores had hardly any customers except for Sugar.
Atlantic city has a bit of work in order to get more tourism. They need to take advantage of the beach as an attraction instead of blocking it off. Diversifying off of gambling might help. I think acx1 will have trouble because most big studios can get access to restaurants or shopping centers in their home cities. Perhaps bringing in various events might help.
Have been so curious about what they were gonna do with this building! I always love watching your AC videos!
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Sure miss it when the Mall was open, my wife and I always shopped there got some good deals.
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I’ve gotten that feeling from The Playground too. Kind of a giant series of film studios.
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Good video jeff . I remember when it was ocean one mall they had a fudge shop there
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I do miss that mall.
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They should throw a multi screen movie theatre in there as well
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This was a fun week on the Nu Yawk Channel. I learned what the Hand of Faith was. Viewer UncD taught me about the Valley of the Fire. A view of the new Fontaineblaeu, Las Vegas & boardwalk tour of the beaches (or what happened to them), fire damage on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. You disguised learning
Thanks Richard!
It would be pretty cool if the water at the end of the pier was deep enough such that cruise ships could stop and drop off people to go ashore for a while.
Hey, great idea!
Wow loved this, even though it’s a bit depressing seeing it as a ghost town I loved the walk thru … I haven’t been there since 2011 when it was still thriving but not like the 90’s as a kid
Glad to see the memorabilia store (wonder if same owner such a nice guy) and eleganza still there… use to shop a lot at both store
In 2011 my last time there , there was a Gucci store, LV and other high end shops right on the second level when you enter and go up escalator , Eleganza I believe is now in the old LV store
In the 90’s there was a huge arcade at the end that I use to go to as a kid (most hotels had arcades at that time)
The memories !!! Sad to see it like this
Ps I always use to like Buddakan there, did you ever go?
I ate at a few restaurants back in the mall's heyday. Not sure if I ate at Buddakan ... I probably did. Thanks for watching!
That one restaurant on the top floor with the mid-century modern aesthetic would make a great set. That place was really cool. I was bummed when it closed. It's the Continental at 9:30 here.
Here's a description from the old website: A clever mix of vintage elegance and vanguard sophistication, Continental Atlantic City invokes the drama of the rat pack days on the Vegas strip. The space incorporates such unique retro elements as a sunken fire-pit lounge, populuxe bar and outdoor patio all accented by a breathtaking view of the ocean. The global tapas menu showcases a variety of innovative dishes meant to be shared. And of course the martinis are an essential part of the experience.
That was one beautiful restaurant, wasn't it? I walked through the pier during its 'heyday' to see the light show and when I saw the restaurant I just stopped and saw so much beauty. It was one restaurant I wanted to go to because of the decor. I never made it. I liked Phillips Crab House as well, which was on the pier. Maybe someone could reopen that Continental restaurant, because it's a thing of beauty. I'm glad you bookmarked it for us 9:30.
@@richardhales92 I think I went twice. I know I definitely went once. The food was good, too. It was such a gem in AC. Too bad it never achieved "Peppermill" status.
@@JWD1992 It's nice the interior has remained the same
Thanks for the update and the tour!
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@@NuYawk There was no security guard following you this time, but again, what's there to steal?
The Ocean One mall was so cool and might actually be able to survive now.
. The Pier was way to late to the party : the high end stores might have worked in the 80s/90s heyday when the casinos were promoting money
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One of your viewers mentioned last year that they should put some 'roadside stores' like a Cracker Barrel, a Stuckey's, a Buc-ees. I thought that was an interesting idea. We'll see how successful they are.
I'd like to visit a Cracker Barrel for Jersey Jeff Eats but I think the closest one now is hours away.
Unfortunately Buc-ee's doesn't want to come to New Jersey for the gas pump attendant law (would be great if they picked a spot on US-30, near to the GSP; they don't have to have a man for every pump, just an employee for every 8 pumps or so, and shut down some pumps at night for slow times like Wawa and QuickChek does). Hopefully they will pick somewhere close by (maybe Pennsylvania or New York State) so I don't have to drive all the way south to (currently) South Carolina for the closest open Buc-ee's.
@@djargus I did not know this. Thank you. New Jersey has a 'gas pump attendant law?' I'm not sure, but New Jersey likes to brag they have the cheapest gas in the country. New Jersey has to have an attendant for every gas pump?
@@richardhales92 New Jersey by law requires a pump attendant to pump your gasoline for you. Oregon is the only other state that has that law on the books, but that state recently eased it up where half of the pumps can be self-serve, leaving NJ as the only complete full service state left.
It doesn't have to have an attendant for every gas pump, just that the pump attendant is the one only allowed to handle the nozzle in NJ. You can have one attendant for multiple pumps, but probably should have enough pump attendants per shift to not piss off the customers that have to wait for the attendant.
@@djargus That is interesting! I think I'd hate waiting for an attendant to come over and pump my gas. I like to keep moving. I don't really like self service checkouts at grocery stores, but things move faster, so I use them. I'd love to see a Buc-ees move closer up to the mid-atlantic and Northeast because I've never experienced them.
to be honest they made a terrible decision to remove the fountains, had that thing stayed there and well maintained, it would draw guests from everywhere and possibly make the mall come back to life, though i reckon they gotta add new songs to the fountain's choreography list.
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I am a little confused. I saw a few stores that were open with workers. Are these open for business
I dont think Its Sugar is going anywhere. The other one or two stores may have leases that are still underway. This of course is my own opinion. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
It's confusing alright! It was just like that 15 years ago; confusing, with a few stores open. Hasn't lost its touch. Just how we all remember it. I think they had a couple nice restaurants and a couple upscale stores....
I do believe in the original press release from ACX1 that they said any stores that are currently open in the mall will be able to remain open. So I think so, at least for now!
I don't understand the whole thing; they say 'a studio, production studio.' And we may never see anything more than what we've got. I may never understand how they're making money on the whole thing. They got a mission statement. I'll always say, unless I see something different, it's a hole in the wall.
@@Keither754 thanks
They have plans to bring 1-2 restaurants in.
Good to know. There is no signage of things to come and its not on the website either. Thanks for watching and subscribing Kingicecicle!
There is Chef Simpsons Caribbean Soul Food... also coming is a Pizza place, Spiked Bakery and Mnaya's Bowl in a Bag.
It'd be fun if they taped like a game show in there. I don't know if they have seating or a venue big enough for an audience, but it might get us down there if we scored some free tickets to a game show taping and they selected some contestants from the audience. It's nice it's still open to the public.
'Richard Hales Come On Down! You're The Next Contestant'!
@@NuYawk I'm not dressed! I'm not doing it.
That pier should be part of Caesars and become another hotel wing, complete with indoor adult only pool.
I Have a strong feeling Caesars wants nothing to do with the pier. Thanks for watching!
this is a Dud; you're right. I think a hotel overlooking the ocean might be unique. I don't know what the occupancy rate is in Atlantic City these days. It needs some sprucing.
is this a new company just beginning
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That mall is just a weird place. They need to invest in restaurants, stores again and maybe a non smoking casino gaming area!
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It's weird! Some slot machines, overlooking the ocean, in there is a good idea, Debbie!! I hope they have a slot attendant in there in case the slots freeze up. None of the other casinos have anyone to fix our slot machines, so why should they? It would be good idea, a casino gaming area. Do they still allow people to smoke in NJ casinos? I haven't gotten caught up, but I think that you could smoke in there just last year, in casinos. Isn't that crazy? 2024.
They still had smoking in there about 6 years ago when my Mom came to visit. My jaw dropped open when the guy next to me while playing slots asked 'do you mind if I smoke?' I mean he was permitted, so it was nice that he had nice enough manners like the old days to ask. I thought that was nice. And it reminded me of the old days when people were polite and asked you. Remember the airplanes and you could smoke. Oh my God. I never smoked, but I sure would on an airplane.
What they did to that place trying to upgrade it like they did was a crime. It was thriving place when it was a mall with regular shops. All the lost jobs and businesses.
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I wonder if they kept the light show
I couldn't get to the very end ... but it looks like much of everything is still there.
The water and light show was taken down years ago. I watched it being installed, and watched it being taken down.
The water show was always something to look forward to! Are you sure the lights were removed Tom? I'm pretty sure they are still there but I could be wrong. Thanks for watching!
@@NuYawk You said you couldn't get to the end. What was stopping you?
@@richardhales92 The very end has a barricade preventing you from going any further. (Good question).
This viewer is highly suspicious of this studio. Maybe it's some tax deduction, although I don't know much about our tax system, but I hear the rich find ways not to pay taxes.
I crown you Richard the official Nu Yawk conspiracy theorist. LOL!
In Manhattan, New York, they have 'Chelsea Piers' which describes itself as a studio. We did see a Michael J. Fox sitcom being taped there (I think it was the one where he worked for a mayor) and it did have a sit down TV studio, but they also have a driving range, a bowling alley, a gymnastic center. Maybe that's where the got idea. I mean, they do have tenants! It would be fun if you ever come across some of the things being made there to list them
Looks like the dead mall it’s always been. The studio thing sounds like a bunch of BS.
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