STRIP HOUSE/ASTON MARTIN WHISKEY DINNER
On Monday, November 17, the Strip House Restaurant, 550 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston will host a five-course paired menu with American Bourbon, Whiskeys, and Rye. Chef Bill Zucosky will present the following menu and whiskey ambassador, John Oliver of R&R Marketing, will be on hand to guide you through the flavor profiles:
Pastrami-cured Double Smoked Salmon, Johnny Cake, Pickled Crab Apples
(Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noir)
Bacon Salad, Baby Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Russian Dressing
(Michter’s US #1 Small Batch Bourbon)
Broiled Lamb Loin, N.Y Strip and Ribeye, Family Style Sides- Creamed Corn, Giant Onion Rings, Potatoes Romanoff, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
(Angel’s Envy Bourbon)
English Stilton Cheese, Jersey Honey, Toasted Pecan Cracker
(Lock, Stock & Barrel 13 year Rye)
Apple Strudel, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Ice Cream
(Clyde May’s Alabama Style Whiskey)
7:30 PM; $120, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, contact Sharon Kirby at 973-548-0050 or E-mail [email protected].
POP-UP DINNER WITH CHEF MICHAEL MERIDA AT VILLAGE GREEN, RIDGEWOOD
On Sunday, November 16, chef Michael Merida, previously from Cravings Tapas Bistro in Ridgewood, will be partner with chef Kevin Portscher, from Village Green Restaurant, 36 Prospect St, Ridgewood, to create an eight-course pop-up tapas tasting menu. 4:30 to 9 PM; $50, plus tax and gratuity; BYO. Reservations: 201-445-2914. The same dinner is also planned for November 23. More information can be found at the Village Green website or here.
ZEPPELIN BEER HALL, JERSEY CITY
Zeppelin Beer Hall, 88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City, will feature Belgian cuisine through November 30. Some menu items created by executive chef Franco Robazetti are charcuterie for two; mussels offered seven different ways; Belgian burger, steak frites and a Belgian waffle, topped with whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate syrup. Information: 201-721-8888.
OTHER FOOD EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
THANKSGIVING WINES CLASS
A Thanksgiving Wines class with Jason Wilson author of Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits as well as the digital wine series, “Planet of the Grapes” will be held at Keg & Kitchen, 90 Haddon Ave, Westmont. 6:30 PM; $54; taxes and gratuity are included, additional fees may apply. To reserve a spot for these events or with questions, contact Keg & Kitchen at 856-833-9800 or visit BoozeU.eventbrite.com.
BEEFSTEAK DINNER AT PARK STEAKHOUSE, PARK RIDGE
A Beefsteak dinner will be held at the Park Steakhouse, 151 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge. 7 PM; $75 inclusive of tax, plus gratuity. The menu will include buffalo mozzarella, Caesar salad, crabmeat and shrimp cocktail, and massive amounts of certified-aged sirloin of beef with all the “fixings” served family style. Reservations 201-930-1300.
WHITE TRUFFLE DINNER
A five-course White Truffle dinner will be held at Restaurant Nicholas, 160 Route 35 S, Middletown. 7 PM; $250, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-345-9977.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
BORDEAUX WINE DINNER AT THE PLUCKEMIN INN, BEDMINSTER
A four-course Bordeaux wine dinner with sommelier Brian Hider will be held at The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 206 South, Bedminster. 7 PM; $65 dinner; $115 for dinner with wine. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
CHEF JESSE JONES AT DRE’S, NEWTON
Chef Jesse Jones, known for his southern cooking with a country French twist, will be taking over the kitchen at Dre’s, 188 Spring Street, Newton, and serving crab stew, pulled-pork strudel, chicken and pastries, and molasses cake with maple ice cream; $50. Reservations: 973-300-4192.
HOLIDAY COCKTAIL CLASS
A holiday cocktail class with light hors d’oeuvres will be held at Restaurant Serenade, 6 Roosevelt Ave, Chatham. 4 to 5 PM; $25, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 973-701-0303.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
FORKS & CORKS
Forks & Corks, A Food, Wine and Beer Tasting, sponsored by Jersey Bites, will be held at The Mill in Spring Lake Heights, 101 Old Mill Road, Spring Lake Heights. Funds raised will support the Algonquin Arts Theatre’s educational programs and performances. 6 to 9 PM; $75. For tickets, visit this website.
A TASTE OF BERGEN
The Foundation at Bergen Regional Medical Center is hosting “A Taste of Bergen,” an evening of music and food at Seasons, 644 Pascack Road, Washington Township, to benefit the patients, residents and community served by Bergen Regional Medical Center. 6 TO 9 PM; $75. Tickets can be purchased at: www.bergenregional.com or by calling 201-967-4361.
NOVEMBER 18
COOKING DEMONSTRATION FOR DIABETICS
Chef Mike Ventura, who is also diabetic, will hold a cooking demonstration for diabetics and their families at The Plum and the Pear, 393 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff. 7 to 9 PM; $15. To register, call 212-844-9799.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
JACQUART CHAMPAGNE DINNER
A four-course Jacquart Champagnes dinner will be held at Restaurant Serenade, 6 Roosevelt Ave, Chatham. 7:30 PM; $125, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations 973-701-0303.
THANKSGIVING
The following restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving, November 27, 2014:
Agricola, 11 Witherspoon St, Princeton, will be open on Thanksgiving. Reservations and information: 609-681-2977.
Andreotti’s Catering, 1601 Chapel Ave, Cherry Hill, is offering a take-out complete roasted turkey dinner with all of the trimmings for 10 people for pickup on Wednesday, November 26; $189 plus sales tax. For information or to place an order, call 856-795-0172.
Anthony David’s, 953 Bloomfield St, Hoboken, is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for pick up on Thanksgiving day by 11 AM. Visit www.anthonydavids.com or call 201-222-8399 for information.
Bally’s Atlantic City (609-340-2000) will offer the following prix-fixe menus on Thanksgiving: Guy Fieri’s Chophouse- three courses, $35; Buca di Beppo Buffet, $23.99.
Thanksgiving is a grand tradition at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, with a lavish Thanksgiving feast. Seatings for the Grand Buffet are from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM; $69; $35 for children ages 5 to 12; $15 for children ages 2 to 4. Children under age 2 are complimentary. Seatings for the three-course, prix-fixe dinner, which will include seasonal chef creations, including organic Griggstown turkey, roulade of Griggstown pheasant, day-boat cod and more are from 12:30 to 7 PM; $79; $35 for children ages 2 to 12. For reservations, call 908-766-0002.
Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar, Westin Governor Morris, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown, will be serving a three-course dinner from 1 to 9 PM; $59; children 11 years old and under, $29. Reservations: 973-451-2619.
Blue Pig Tavern, Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place, Cape May, will serve a three-course dinner with choices for $39 from 1 to 7 PM. Reservations: 609-884-8422.
Thanksgiving to Go is available at The Brothers Moon, 7 W Broad St, Hopewell. Call 609-333-1330 or visit their website for information.
The following restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-4411): Kwi Noodle House–three courses plus one side dish, $68; Café Roma–three courses, $42; and Nero’s Chophouse & Sushi Bar–four courses, $44.95.
The Capital Grille, Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus (201-845-7040), will be offering their take on Thanksgiving favorites as well as their full menu.
Catherine Lombardi, 3 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, will offer a holiday menu ($54.95 plus tax, tip and beverage) and its regular a la carte menu. Reservations: 732-828-4444.
Chakra, 144 W. State Rt 4, Paramus (201-556-1530), will offer a three-course multiple option menu from 12:30 to 7 PM for $48 this Thanksgiving with classics and new interpretations. Chef Ciszak will also send guests home with a free pumpkin pie to enjoy the next day. A children’s a la carte menu will also be available.
Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place, Cape May, will offer a buffet dinner in the Grand Ballroom from 1 to 6 PM; $42; $19 for kids (ages 4-12). The Blue Pig Tavern will serve a three-course dinner; 1 to 7 PM; $39; $19 for kids (ages 4-12). For reservations, call 609-884-8422.
The following options will be available at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg:
Black Bear Golf Club will offer a lunch buffet menu with live entertainment in the Black Bear Ballroom. 11:30 AM to 3 PM; $34.95; children 4 to 11, $14.95; under 4 free.
The Springs Bistro at the Grand Cascades Lodge will serve a four-course, prix fixe dinner. 5 to 10 PM; $55; with wine pairing $85; $18 per child; regular dinner menu will also be available.
The Crystal Tavern at the Grand Cascades Lodge will be offering a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu. 11:30 AM to 10 PM; $48; $78 with wine pairing; special Thanksgiving children’s menu $18; regular dinner menu will also be available.
The Emerald Ballroom at the Grand Cascades Lodge will host a buffet with live entertainment. 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM; $44; children 4 to 11, $22; under 4 free.
The Diamond Ballroom at The Minerals Hotel will host a buffet and all adult guests receive a complimentary Minerals Sports Club day pass. 11:30 AM to-4 PM; $39; children 4 to 11, $17; under 4 free.
Prices do not include tax & gratuity. Call 855-977-6473 today to make your Thanksgiving reservations and to inquire about the getaway packages.
David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, is serving a three-course, prix-fixe menu from noon to 8 PM; $85; children, $35 plus tax and gratuity. They are also offering catering which must be ordered by November 23 with pick up on Thanksgiving from 10:30 AM to Noon. Information or reservations: 732-842-8088.
Denville Meat Shop, 28 Diamond Spring Road, Denville (862-209-4088), is taking holiday orders. A Thanksgiving package is available for $11.99 per person, which includes a 5-day brined, all-natural turkey or smoked ham or organic brined turkey ($12.99 per person); turkey gravy or ham sauce; cranberry-tangerine sauce; Yukon gold mashed potatoes and green beans Almandine. Additional sides are available. Oven-ready turkeys that have been brined and rubbed can also be ordered along with meats such as a crown roast of domestic lamb. More information at their website.
The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson St, Cape May (609-884-5700), will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving menu of farm-fresh cuisine; $65; $35 for a wine pairing. Dinner seatings are 2 PM through 7 PM. A whole roasted turkey is also available for parties of 6 or more.
Fricassee, 6 Park St, Montclair, will be open for Thanksgiving offering four-courses for $45. Call973-744-2191 for reservations; BYO.
The Gables, 212 Centre St, Beach Haven, will be serving a four-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner. 1 to 7:30 PM; $48. Charge while you dine at their Tesla charging station. Please indicate your charging needs when making your reservation. Reservations: 609-492-3553.
Heirloom Kitchen Culinary School & Retail Boutique, 3853 Rt 516, Old Bridge, are catering for Thanksgiving and taking orders for All-Natural Free-Range Griggstown Turkeys and an array of seasonal sides and pies. For a copy of the full menu, e-mail [email protected] or visit their website.
A classic three-course turkey dinner with all the fixings ($35, children under 12, $15), or an la carte seasonal autumn menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts will be available at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, One East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus from 2 to 7 PM. Reservations: 201-445-4115.
Harrah’s, Atlantic City (609-441-5000) will offer the following prix-fixe menus on Thanksgiving: Waterfront Buffet–buffet, $39.99; The Steakhouse–family-style, four-course meal, $49.
Knife & Fork Inn, 3600 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, will be open Thanksgiving from 2 to 8 PM serving a traditional four-course turkey dinner with all the fixings for $39 ($17 for kids 12 and under). Their full menu will also be available. Reservations: 609-344-1133.
Dinner will be served from 2 to 7 PM at The Park Steak House, 151 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge. Reservations: 201-930-1300. Their standard a la carte menu as well as traditional holiday fare will be on the menu.
The Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, will offer a three-course dinner from 12:30 to 7 PM; $85. Reservations: 609-924-1707.
Ram’s Head Inn, 9 West White Horse Pike, Galloway will be serving a four-course menu with choices on Thanksgiving from noon to 8 PM. Reservations: 609-652-1700.
A traditional meal prepared from the harvest of regional growers and farms will be offered at Rat’s Restaurant at the Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. For pricing and information, call 609-584-7800.
The Reeds at Shelter Haven, 9601 Third Ave, Stone Harbor, a boutique luxury hotel, will have a family style Thanksgiving dinner; $42; children $22 for 12 and under; children three and under are free. Seatings are noon, 3 PM and 6 PM .Reservations are required by calling 609-961-3010.
Rods Steak and Seafood Grille & The Madison Hotel, One Convent Road, Morristown, will be open for Thanksgiving. At Rod’s dinner will be served from 1 to 7 PM and a buffet will be offered at the Grand Ballroom & Conservatory from Noon to 5 PM. Thanksgiving dinner to go is also available. Information and reservations: 973-539-6666.
Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Ave, Rumson, will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from Noon to 7 PM; $32 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Reservations: 732-933-9272.
Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, will offer their regular a la carte menu as well as a traditional Thanksgiving Menu ($59 plus tax and service). All dinner guests will receive the fixings for a late-night turkey sandwich to take home. Reservations: 732-828-4444.
Zylo, W Hotel, 225 River Street, Hoboken, will be open from 11 AM to 8 PM offering a special three-course menu for $55. Reservations: 201-253-2500.
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