Chef Vola's | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 1921 |
Food type | Italian |
City | Atlantic City |
State | New Jersey |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 39°21′13″N74°26′32″W / 39.3535°N 74.4423°W |
Website | www |
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