Atlantic City's Barbera Seafood Market Recognized with Resiliency Award

A Celebration of Resilience in Atlantic City

In Atlantic City, resilience isn’t just a quality, it’s a way of life. Through the Keep It Local campaign, the City of Atlantic City shined a spotlight on the small businesses that have long served as the backbone of the community. More than storefronts, these businesses represent history, tradition, and the enduring spirit of a city that thrives through connection.

Honoring Generations of Service
At the heart of this recognition stood Barbera Seafood Market, recipient of the Resiliency Award. A fixture in the Ducktown neighborhood for over a century, Barbera Seafood Market had not only served the freshest seafood in the region but also stood as a symbol of stability and pride for Atlantic City residents.

Since the 1980s, under the ownership of Dominic Alcaro, Barbera had carried forward its legacy with unbeatable prices, friendly service, and an unwavering presence in the community. Generations of families made it part of their routines — some stopping by daily — finding in Barbera not just a meal, but a piece of Atlantic City tradition.

More Than Recognition
For Alcaro, the award was never the goal. His focus remained on giving back to the community that had supported the market for decades. “All I wanted to do was keep doing good things for the city,” he shared. “It made me glow a little bit, it made me feel good to know the people appreciated what we were doing for them.”

Why Atlantic City Is a Great Community
The story of Barbera Seafood Market reflects the heart of Atlantic City itself. This is a city built on resilience — where local businesses are not only economic drivers but also gathering places, memory-makers, and neighborhood anchors. The recognition of Barbera through the Resiliency Award was a reminder that Atlantic City’s strength lies in its people: entrepreneurs, families, and generations who continue to shape the city’s identity.

A Place to Live and Work
Atlantic City is more than a destination; it is a community where tradition meets opportunity. From long-standing businesses like Barbera to new ventures opening their doors, the city is filled with spaces that foster both connection and growth. It is a place to build a career, to raise a family, and to experience the richness of a community rooted in history yet always looking forward.

A City Moving Forward
Through campaigns like Keep It Local, the City of Atlantic City reaffirmed its commitment to honoring the businesses that keep the community strong. By celebrating resilience and encouraging residents to support local, Atlantic City showed once again that it is not just a place to visit — it is a place to live, to work, and to thrive.

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