A great Atlantic City tradition is scheduled to come to an end this weekend. The Bacchanal restaurant at Caesars will serve its last feast on Saturday night, the local paper reports.

   Caesars says the restaurant didn’t get enough business, but others told the paper they tried to make reservations and were told the place is full.

   For those unfamiliar with Bacchanal, it was a dining experience. You got an appetizer of cheeze, meats, shrimp and other goodies; choice of soup; salad; choice of entree; and dessert and coffee for a $65 fixed price. But there were also strolling minstrels who played diners’ requests, a god and goddess who gave neck and shoulder massages and all the wine you wanted.

   I’ve enjoyed several repasts at the Bacchanal, and I for one, will miss it.

   But there may still be hope. If past customers and wannabe customers deluge Caesars with e-mails and phone calls, the management might relent. But unless they do, it’s “ciao” to one of Atlantic City’s best dining experiences.

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