Cardinal Ribbon Cutting Marks Debut of Globally Influenced, Seasonal Cuisine in Atlantic City's Orange Loop District

Press Release
Written By Michael Brennan

Mayor Marty Small, Sr., Councilman Kaleem Shabazz, and Chief James Sarkos will join Owner & Chef Michael Brennan to Celebrate Grand Opening of Cardinal

Atlantic City, NJ — The long-awaited Cardinal restaurant celebrates its grand opening in Atlantic City’s Orange Loop District on Wednesday, May 3, at 4 pm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner and Executive Chef Michael Brennan and owners Evan Sanchez and Zenith Shah will be joined by Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., 3rd Ward Councilman Kaleem Shabazz, Police Chief James Sarkos, and community stakeholders to celebrate the Contemporary American restaurant’s opening day. Cardinal is dedicated to elevating Atlantic City by fostering community through strategic public and private partnerships, serving as an incubator for hospitality professionals, and investing in the city’s development.

Owner & Chef Michael Brennan

Dining Room

What: Cardinal Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

Who:

  • Mayor Marty Small, Sr., City of Atlantic City

  • Councilman Kaleem Shabazz, City of Atlantic City

  • Chief James Sarkos, Atlantic City Police Department

  • Chef Michael Brennan, Cardinal

  • Tom Brennan, Cardinal

  • Carl Fleck, Cardinal

  • Evan Sanchez, Authentic City Partners

  • Zenith Shah, Authentic City Partners

  • Pat Fasano, Atlantic City Real Estate Developer

When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 4 pm EST

Where:

Cardinal
201 S. New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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 Media Contact: Loryn L. Simonsen, 609-226-8011, lorynlyn@gmail.com

Cardinal

Cardinal is a Contemporary American restaurant serving globally influenced cuisine in a welcoming environment. Located in Atlantic City’s Orange Loop District and led by the family trio of Chef Michael and Thomas Brennan and Carl Fleck, Cardinal focuses on seasonal, sustainable, and responsibly sourced ingredients from New Jersey and surrounding areas with a commitment to elevated hospitality and community. Visit Cardinal at 201 S. New York Avenue in Atlantic City Wednesday–Sunday 5–10 pm for Dinner; Bar & Lounge open until 12 am.

Learn more: cardinal-ac.com | IG: @cardinal-restaurant | facebook.com/cardinalacnj

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