Yes, that was me on Throwdown! with Bobby Flay on the Food Network last night. And yes, that was me NOT voting for the Philly version of the soft pretzel, but for Bobby Flay’s surprisingly delicious alternative. Before you rabid localists start a petition to get me thrown out of the city on grounds of culinary treason, take in the whole tale.

A few months ago, I got an email from a production company asking if I would appear as a ’soft pretzel expert’ on a new, unnamed, host-free Food Network show that traveled the country, focusing on local specialties…

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Want to experience every restaurant in the Borgata but don’t have a lot of opportunities to go to Atlantic City then make sure you make it down this Friday, April, 27th.

In one night you can experience six restaurants. Starting at 9 PM you get an exclusive taste of Bobby Flay Steak, Ombra, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, Old Homestead Steakhouse, Seablue and Specchio.

Guests will be personally guided through stations featuring dishes and coordinated wine pairings at each restaurant. The cost is $175 per person.

Food & Wine Experience [Borgata]

The editors of Philly Style headed down to Atlantic City last week for some intense reporting, hitting up nine of AC’s newest and best regarded restaurants. Among the highlights are the Tuna Tartare at Sonsie, the Filet at Bobby Flay Steak, Lobster Tail at Red Square and Arancini at Ombra.

AC Eats [Philadelphia Style]

Craig LaBan visits the three new high-end restaurants at the Borgata in Atlantic City; Wolfgang Puck American Grille, Bobby Flay Steak and SeaBlue. His verdict is mixed but he does find SeaBlue to be “one of the tastiest meals” he’s ever eaten in New Jersey and raves about the signature lobster pot pie.

A Culinary Gamble [Philadelphia Inquirer]