14 September 2018 Major NJ Wine Dinners Happening on September 20

Major NJ Wine Dinners Happening on September 20

September 14, 2018 By

Thursday September 20th will be a huge night for New Jersey wine lovers as two outstanding dinners are taking place in the northern part of the state.  

Wines of Portugal Dinner at Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com), specializing in small plates that put modern twists on Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, invites guests to enjoy its Wines of Portugal Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, September 20 at 7pm.

Mussels

Portugal offers a variety of climates from north to south that differentiates its wine from those produced in other countries. With over 200 varieties of grapes and a wide range of appellations, Portugal has developed impressive wines. To highlight some of the world-class wines produced in the region, Spuntino Wine Bar is pairing a selection of Portuguese wines with a five-course tasting menu to complement the flavor profiles of each. The full Wines of Portugal dinner menu includes:

  • Steamed Mussels – Mussels, pepper vinaigrette. Paired with Twin Vines Vinho Verde. 
  • Cod Fillet – Chickpea purée, onion, peppers. Paired with Periquita White 2017.
  • Roasted Pork Belly – Orange pepper salad. Paired with Periquita Reserva 2016.
  • Goat Osso Bucco – Rustic mashed potato. Paired with Jose Maria Da Fonseca Domini Douro 2014.
  • Doce Da Casa – Condensed milk, Chantilly cream. Paired with Alambre Moscatel de Setubal 2012.

Tickets for the Wines of Portugal Dinner are $69 per person and can be purchased online by visiting http://spuntinowinebar.com/wines-of-portugal-clifton/

Sommelier Steel Cage Wine Pairing Death Match at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen

Paul Grieco

Sommelier Steel Cage Wine Pairing Death Match at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen (https://www.jockeyhollowbarandkitchen.com) on Thursday September 20th, 2018 at 6:30 pm. Paul Grieco, famed Sommelier and Owner of Terroir Wine Bar in NYC and Jockey Hollow’s Chris Cannon will face off in a Blind Wine Pairing Dinner. Five Courses, Ten Wines, One Winner.

Menu offered by Chef Craig Polignano:

  • Chilled Rhode Island Mussels – Green Curry, Coconut and Thai Basil
  • Chilled Corn Soup, Smoked Steelhead Trout, Jalapeño and Bronze Fennel
  • Sunchoke and Kale Pansotti – Brown Butter, Walnuts and Sherry
  • NJ Skate Wing – Oven Roasted Tomato, Dandelion Greens and Pine Nuts
  • Wagyu Flatiron Steak – Potato Pave, Crispy Maitake and Roasted Shallots

$110 pp plus Tax and Gratuity. Call 973-644-3180 to reserve.

Cheers,

Veronique

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9 February 2018 daPesca Opens with Chef Craig Polignano at the Helm

daPesca Opens with Chef Craig Polignano at the Helm

February 9, 2018 By
Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen

Photo: Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen

The upstairs dining room at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen has been re-imagined and opened as daPesca on February 6th. The new space, as the name indicates, is now a “sparklingly fresh, locally sourced, seafood-centric restaurant”.

I’m excited about this new concept primarily because ultra-talented Chef Craig Polignano is at the helm in the kitchen. The menu is nearly exclusively-sourced from off the coast of New Jersey, with captains out of Point Pleasant and Barnegat Light providing daPesca much of their catch.

Chef Polignano offers a four-course $86 prix fixe experience, in addition to a seasonal $116 chef’s tasting menu for the entire table as well. From Tuesday through Friday the daPesca menu is also available a la carte. Saturday nights, the restaurant offers either the four course or the six course prix fixe menu only.

Is it wrong that I already know what I want to order when I visit? Calamari a la Plancha, Squid Ink Cavatelli, NJ Skate Wing and the Caputo Brothers Ricotta Salata!

HOURS

Tuesday & Wednesday from 5pm – 9pm

Thursday 5pm – 9:30pm

Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 10:30pm

Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen – 110 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960. 973-644-3180.

Let me know what you think once you try it!

Cheers,

Veronique

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10 March 2015 Easter Egg Hunts and Brunch at Liberty House and The Ryland Inn

Easter Egg Hunts and Brunch at Liberty House and The Ryland Inn

March 10, 2015 By
Liberty House Easter

Liberty House Easter

Liberty House in Jersey City and The Ryland In in Whitehouse Station will each host Easter egg hunts sponsored by H.U.G.. Every year, 10% of each of the restaurants top three producing tables is donated to programs that give back to our community. Part of this is hosting the annual Easter egg hunt at Liberty House and this year, The Ryland Inn as well.

At Liberty House, the 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11am on Saturday April 4th with activities for children ten and under such as face painting, arts and crafts and entertainment.

This year, the Ryland Inn will host its first annual Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday at 11am, with a kickoff by Senator Bateman.

On Easter Sunday, a Grand Buffet will be served by Chef Ken Trickilo at Liberty House and at The Ryland Inn by Chef Craig Polignano .

RSVP to the Easter egg hunt at Liberty House by calling 201.448.9750 and at The Ryland Inn by calling 908.534.4011.

To view the Easter brunch menus please visit: www.libertyhouserestaurant.com and www.rylandinnnj.com.

Reservations for Easter Sunday brunch can be made by calling The Liberty House at 201.395.0300 and The Ryland Inn at 908.534.4011.

Check out last year’s video by clicking here!

Cheers,

Veronique

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26 February 2015 The Ryland Inn Brunch

The Ryland Inn Brunch

February 26, 2015 By
Bread Basket and Preserves

Bread Basket and Preserves

I had the pleasure of brunching once again at the gorgeous The Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station. The menu is concise yet the choices make it incredibly difficult to decide on.

Executive Chef Craig Polignano uses farm-to-table, local and sustainable ingredients making menus of fresh food and flavors that change with the seasons. From the bread basket with amazing pastries and berry preserves to the best risotto we’ve had, to lovely pasta and main dishes, we were once again, wowed.

The cocktails are very special, so don’t omit to order a drink. During this visit, I had a Milk Punch that packed…a punch. Our group also enjoyed Champagne by the glass.

The Ryland Inn service is stellar and helpful and very attentive without being overbearing.

Risotto

Risotto

It’s a luxurious experience with no small details left unaccounted for. This is the best brunch I’ve had in New Jersey.

I posted a photo album of the various dishes we enjoyed on my Facebook Page. Go check them out and try not to drool.

Sunday Brunch  11:00am to 2:00pm.

The Ryland Inn – 111 OLD HIGHWAY 28, WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ.

Cheers,

Veronique

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