Marla Cimini
| Special to USA TODAY 10Best
It’s always a thrill to discover “secret” or “hidden” menu items at restaurants, and it’s even more fun when the specialty menu item evolved organically and is made with a truly personal touch. At Amada restaurant, located at the modern, beachfront Ocean Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, customers have become fans of a special café con leche, a coffee beverage handcrafted by a beloved, long-time server.
But how did this coffee drink come to be causing such a big stir? And how has it become such a popular item at Amada? It all stems from server Frank “Cheech” DeJesus – and his desire to share his cultural traditions.
Originally from the Dominican Republic, DeJesus moved to the United States with his family at the age of ten in the early 1990s. He grew up in Atlantic City, and he spent his career working his way up at a variety of restaurants at the Jersey Shore, including Pizza Hut and the Atlantic City Hilton.
Prior to joining the Ocean Casino’s Amada restaurant, he was a server at a short-lived but critically acclaimed restaurant owned by chef Jose Garces at the Tropicana. He enjoyed working with chef Garces, so when the opportunity arose at Amada (and with…
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