Breaking News: Dennis Foy

Chef Dennis Foy has announced that on October 16 he will be opening Dennis Foy’s Lawrenceville Inn, 2691 Main Street, Lawrenceville (609-219-1900); BYO.
Estella Quiñones-Foy, Chef Foy’s wife and longtime business partner, will oversee the operation.

The seasonally driven farm menu will feature regional ingredients, purchased from predominantly local organic farmers and day boat fisherman. The “Farm to the Table” cuisine is Mediterranean-influenced Contemporary American fare.

Examples include: seared Maine diver scallops, parsnip puree, American black caviar, $23; sautéed Cape May fluke, Cherry Grove Farm confit, tomato and pearl compote, EVO and roasted garlic, $19; Griggstown Farm whole roasted organic chicken for two, $17pp; and classic lamb cassoulet toulouse, $21. The menu will also include daily homemade pastas.

Executive Sous Chef is Michael Metzner, a Johnson & Wales University graduate, who worked for the past four years at Restaurant Nicholas, Middletown. Pastry Sous Chef is Priscilla Rojas.

Dennis Foy’s Lawrenceville Inn will be open for dinner daily from 5:30 to 11 PM. The restaurant will open for lunch and weekend brunch beginning in November.

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