1 February 2018 Valentine’s Day at Crystal Springs Resort

Valentine’s Day at Crystal Springs Resort

February 1, 2018 By

Valentine's DayWhether a romantic getaway, elegant tasting menu or wine pairing dinner, Crystal Springs Resort in the picturesque Skylands region of North Jersey has something to offer for every couple this Valentine’s Day.

For the Couple Looking to Get Away – Enjoy a romantic stay with your significant other at Grand Cascades Lodge or Minerals Resort & Spa hotel at Crystal Springs. Get transported to the tropics at the Biosphere Pool Complex or spend a relaxing day at the resort’s two top-ranked spas. Take a free tour, offered daily, of the resort’s award-winning Wine Cellar, which has won numerous accolades including Wine Spectator’s prestigious Grand Award since 2006 and dine at the resort’s restaurants from the acclaimedfour-star Restaurant Latour to Tuscan-inspired Springs Bistro to New American Crystal Tavern with views of the Kittatinny Mountains. Special Valentine’s Day packages are available: https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/discover/packages/valentine-suiteheart-escape/

 

For the Foodie Couple – Garden State’s top dining destination, the four-star Restaurant Latour, will open on Wednesday especially for this holiday. Chef de Latour Martyna Krowicka will woo guests with a 5-course menu ($115, wine pairing $55) highlighting the flavors of the season and luxury ingredients well-suited for a Valentine’s Day celebration. Better yet, impress your date with the seven course Chef’s Tasting ($145, wine pairing $65). Dinner 5pm – 10pm.

For the Italy Loving Couple – Springs Bistro Tuscan-inspired dining is perfect for Italophiles. Menu highlights include Grilled Octopus with chorizo, pickled shallot and lemon zest; Tagliatelle with duck confit, mission fig and sherry, and Venison with Jerusalem artichoke, red cabbage and pear. Dinner a la carte 5pm – 10pm.

For the all-American Couple – At Crystal Tavern, Chef Aishling Stevens’ New American menu can be paired with craft cocktails, craft beers and American wines. Dine on elevated favorites like Braised Lamb Poutine; Smoked Salmon Toast with salmon roe or Beef Pot Pie with kale and roasted potatoes. For dessert, split the Chocolate Pot de Crème with salted caramel and whipped cream. Dinner a la carte 5pm – 10pm.

For Wine Lovers – Napa Valley comes to New Jersey! Minerals Resort & Spa showcases the wines of Cakebread Cellars paired with a five-course menu. Guests start with raw bar and cocktails before the dinner begins with a Root Vegetable Salad followed bycrispy Seafood Arancini with saffron blanc, Chilean Sea Bass with potato puree and baby watercress, and Fillet Mignon with Bordeaux sauce and with a side of Lyonnaise crispy potatoes with parsley. Save room for dessert, a Cake Duo of rich chocolate mousse made with finest Belgian Callebaut chocolate. (7pm; $95 per person plus tax & gratuity)

Reservations for any and all of the above can be made by calling 855-977-6473. Crystal Springs Resort is located at 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg NJ; www.crystalgolfresort.com

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5 February 2015 Chef Anthony Bucco joins Crystal Springs’ Latour & Tavern‏

Chef Anthony Bucco joins Crystal Springs’ Latour & Tavern‏

February 5, 2015 By
Anthony Bucco

Anthony Bucco

Crystal Springs Resort is proud to welcome Anthony Bucco, one of New Jersey’s most acclaimed chefs, as the new Executive Chef of Restaurant Latour and Crystal Tavern. A Garden State native, Bucco is well known for relaunching New Jersey landmark Ryland Inn to critical acclaim along with his work at Uproot and Stage Left. Most recently, Bucco worked closely with famed chef Jonathan Waxman, overseeing his restaurant and hotel projects in the U.S. and Canada.

Anthony Bucco will be introducing new menus at both Restaurant Latour and Crystal Tavern in late February 2015. Restaurant Latour’s menus will continue to be seasonally inspired and will focus on the best local producers and foraged goods. At Crystal Tavern, he will be introducing a new gastropub style menu with a focus on seasonal ingredients.

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30 May 2014 NJ Beer & Food Festival at Crystal Springs

NJ Beer & Food Festival at Crystal Springs

May 30, 2014 By

BeerJune 13-14, the NJ Beer & Food Festival will take place at beautiful Crystal Springs’ Grand Cascades Lodge in Hamburg, NJ. The craft beer event happens Father’s Day weekend, a perfect occasion to show dad beer love.

The two-day festival will include the “NJ Chefs & Brews” walk-around tasting on Friday 6/13 (8pm-11pm, $75) with five chefs crafting a menu that will be paired with five New Jersey and New York beers.

Participating chefs include the new Executive Chef John Greeley of Crystal Springs (formerly of New York’s ‘21’), Chef Michael DeNigris of Stony Hill Inn (Hackensack), Carlo Carbonara of Bottagra (Hawthorne), Andrew Rodriguez of Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern (Ho-Ho-Kus) and Eric Levine of Morris Tap & Grill (Randolph).

On Saturday 6/14, the Beer & BBQ Festival tasting event gives attendees a chance to try 120 beers from 40 breweries including many craft brews from New Jersey and New York matched with barbeque in a scenic outdoor setting (3pm-7pm, $75 early bird, $85 after June 1st).

Also on Saturday 6/14, the “Brews & Birdies” golf tournament starts at 9am on the resort’s award-winning Wild Turkey and Ballyowen courses. Tastings of craft beers will be available on six holes of the course ($195 for golf and beer tastings, includes entry to Beer & BBQ Fest).

On Sunday 6/15, there will be a special Father’s Day BBQ Lunch from 12pm-4pm in the Chef’s Garden with Crystal Springs Executive Chef John Greeley and Top Chef Kevin Sbraga of Sbraga restaurant in Philadelphia and Bravo’s Top Chef Winner (Season 7). Adults $70, Ages 12 – 20 $45, 4 – 11 $22, Under 4 Free.

Reservations for all events can be made at www.njbeerfestival.com or by calling 855-977-6473 x 3.

Cheers,

Veronique

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18 May 2014 NJ Beer & Food Festival at Crystal Springs – Father’s Day Weekend

NJ Beer & Food Festival at Crystal Springs – Father’s Day Weekend

May 18, 2014 By

BeerJune 13-14, the NJ Beer & Food Festival will take place at Crystal Springs’ Grand Cascades Lodge in Hamburg, NJ. The weekend-long craft beer celebration happens Father’s Day weekend, a perfect occasion to show dad beer love.

The two-day festival will include the “NJ Chefs & Brews” walk-around function on Friday 6/13 (8pm-11pm, $75) with five chefs creating a menu that will be paired with five New Jersey and New York beers.

Participating chefs include the new Executive Chef John Greeley of Crystal Springs (formerly of New York’s ‘21’), Mike Carrino of Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastrolounge (Montclair), Carlo Carbonara of Bottagra (Hawthorne), Andrew Rodriguez of Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern (Ho-Ho-Kus) and Eric Levine of Morris Tap & Grill (Randolph).

On Saturday 6/14, the Beer & BBQ Festival tasting event gives attendees a chance to try 120 beers from 40 breweries including many craft brews from New Jersey and New York matched with barbeque in a scenic outdoor setting (3pm-7pm, $75 early bird, $85 after June 1st).

Also on Saturday 6/14, the “Brews & Birdies” golf tournament starts at 9am on the resort’s award-winning Wild Turkey and Ballyowen courses. Tastings of craft beers will be available on six holes of the course ($195 for golf and beer tastings, includes entry to Beer & BBQ Fest).

On Sunday 6/15, there will be a special Father’s Day BBQ Lunch from 12pm-4pm in the Chef’s Garden with Crystal Springs Executive Chef John Greeley and Top Chef Kevin Sbraga of Sbraga restaurant in Philadelphia and Bravo’s Top Chef Winner (Season 7). Adults $70, Ages 12 – 20 $45, 4 – 11 $22, Under 4 Free.

Reservations for all events can be made at www.njbeerfestival.com or by calling 855-977-6473 x 3.

Cheers,

Veronique

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20 March 2014 Celebrity Chefs Announced for New Jersey Wine & Food Festival

Celebrity Chefs Announced for New Jersey Wine & Food Festival

March 20, 2014 By
Grand Tasting - Photo by Crystal Springs

Grand Tasting – Photo by Crystal Springs

A lineup of all-star chefs, including Guest of Honor Chef David Bouley (Bouley & Brushstroke, NYC), Michael Solomonov (Zahav, Philadelphia), Shirley Chung (Finalist Top Chef Season 11), Galen Zamarra (mas & mas la grillade, NYC), Ghaya Oliveira (Executive Pastry Chef, Daniel, NYC), Saul Bolton (Saul Restaurant, NYC), George Mendes (Aldea, NYC), David Santos (Louro, NYC) will be among the chefs cooking at the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs March 28 – March 30.

 

Saturday March 29 Featured Events (Complete list at www.thecrystalspringsresort.com)

The Battle of NJ Sous Chefs: NJ Sous Chefs from Chakra, Pig & Prince, Morris Tap & Grill, Giovanni’s Bistro and Restaurant Latour will battle it out in a Top Chef-like challenge. Guests will sample their dishes paired with wines. Panel of judges led by Chef David Bouley will name the winner. ($45)

Local Craft Cocktails: Mixologist Christopher James of The Ryland Inn will showcase some of the Northeast’s best small batch spirits such as NJ’s Laird’s Apple Jack, Brooklyn Gin, Bootlegger Vodka and Widow Jane Bourbon (NY) in creative cocktails. ($40)

The Art of Blending Bourbon: Distiller Wes Henderson will lead a tasting where attendees will make their own Angel’s Envy bourbon blend. ($40)

Bubble-Q: In the spirit of spring, James Beard Award-winning Sommelier Belinda Chang will lead a seminar pairing Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot Champagnes with barbecue. ($45)

Photo by Geoff Mottram

Photo by Geoff Mottram

The Grand Tasting: 30 restaurants and over 100 wines! New Jersey’s culinary stars with participating restaurants including Ninety Acres at Natirar, Restaurant Latour, Maritime Parc, CulinAriane, The Frog and The Peach, The Orange Squirrel, Boulevard Five 72, Agricola, Blue Morel, The Bernards Inn, Fascino, Escape, The Strip House, Axia Taverna, Ho Ho Kus Inn & Tavern, Pig & Prince and more. Wineries and Champagne houses participating in the Festival include Krug, Ornellaia, Stag’s Leap, Dom Perignon, Caymus, Belle Glos, Penfolds, Bruno Giacosa, Taken Wine Company and more. ($125/$250 VIP)

Sunday March 30

11am – 2pm     Champagne Brunch A lavish, decadent brunch buffet accompanied by Ruinart Champagnes ($60).

Additional details can be found at www.thecrystalspringsresort.com.   

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3 June 2013 New Jersey Beer & Food Festival

New Jersey Beer & Food Festival

June 3, 2013 By

NJ Beer Fest 3The New Jersey Beer & Food Festival takes place at Crystal Springs 6/14 – 6/15. This weekend-long celebration of craft beers also coincides with Father’s Day June 16 making it the perfect destination with something for everyone: beer lovers, golfers and families, with two top US ranked spas and the Biosphere indoor/outdoor pool complex as well.

The two days of beer fest events include the “NJ Chefs & Brews” walk-around reception on Friday 6/14 (8-11pm, $95), with six chefs serving food paired with six New Jersey and New York beers. Participating chefs include Timothy Fischer and pastry chef John Sauchelli of Crystal Springs, Mike Carrino of Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastrolounge (Montclair), John Halligan of Park Steakhouse (Park Ridge), Carlo Carbonara of Bottagra (Hawthorne) and Eric Levine of Morris Tap & Grill (Randolph).

NJ Beer Fest 9On Saturday 6/15, the ” Beer and BBQ Fest” tasting event gives attendees the opportunity to try 135 beers from 50 breweries including many craft brews from New York and New Jersey paired with delicious barbeque in a picturesque outdoor setting (3pm-7pm, $75 early bird, $85 after June 1st).

Also on Saturday 6/15 starting at 9am golfers will have the chance to participate in the “Brews & Birdies” golf tournament on the resort’s award-winning Wild Turkey and Ballyowen courses. Tastings of craft beers will be available on six holes of the course ($195 for golf and beer tastings). Other activities include a free outdoor grilling class Sat. 6/15 10-11am by Crystal Springs chefs in the resort’s lovely Chef’s Garden and free daily tours of the wine cellar, which is the deepest, most extensive collection in the Northeast US situated in over an acre of underground space and featuring some of the most prized bottles, rare vintages and perfect score 100-point wines.

All weekend, the resort’s two main restaurants, Crystal Tavern and Restaurant Latour, will each be serving special tasting menus paired with craft beers. Crystal Tavern features a three-course “Highlands” menu while Restaurant Latour offers an eight-course tasting menu in addition to a three-course prix-fixe and a five-course vegetarian Garden Menu.

On Sunday 6/16, the beer festival will wrap up with a special Father’s Day Lunch 12-4pm in the Chef’s Garden, a beautiful outdoor restaurant surrounded by a lush garden full of herbs and vegetables used in the resort’s restaurants. Three chefs will each prepare a course that will be paired with a different craft beer ($70 inclusive of food and unlimited beer; lunch menus sans beer will be offered to those under 21).

Reservations for all events can be made at www.njbeerfestival.com or by calling 973-827-5996 x 3.

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