Joseph and Jenna Cuccia Offer Chef’s Table at 17 Summer

Food fanatics can opt for the Chef’s Table (6 seat counter) at 17 Summer Restaurant, 17 Summer Street, Lodi where every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM executive chef/co-owner Joseph Cuccia and his sister, partner/beverage director Jenna Cuccia host a 5-course dinner for $75. Chef Cuccia brings in special ingredients for that day and never reveals the menu. Information and reservations: 973-928-4780.

STEPHEN JOHNSON COMING TO CHARLIE’S OF BAY HEAD
Watch for the opening in early 2017 of Charlie’s of Bay Head, 72 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head (732-295-1110) with Executive Chef Stephen T Johnson, formerly with Trump Marina, Atlantic City. The restaurant will serve a contemporary American menu which will feature local Jersey Fresh vegetables and fruits, Atlantic seafood and East Coast Oysters, as well as local specialty food products. Fresh homemade desserts and ice cream will be produced on site daily by a pastry chef. Charlie’s of Bay Head will have a large bar with 3 wide screen TVs and will feature artfully crafted cocktails, a wine list representing boutique winemakers as well as wines from legendary producers with a focus on California, Italy and France. Craft beers with 20 taps that will change seasonally will also be available.

CHEFS JON MECCA AND MIKE KEDALA
Executive Chef Jon Mecca, (previously from One If By Land, Two if By Sea in New York City) and Chef de Cuisine Mike Kedala are leading the team at the newly opened Mathews Food & Drink at 351 Grove Street, Jersey City (201-200-0333). While the restaurant’s menu is not strictly Southern the food is inspired by the spirit and dining culture of Charleston, South Carolina. No reservations.

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