17 March 2021 March Mac Madness at Automat Kitchen NJ

March Mac Madness at Automat Kitchen NJ

March 17, 2021 By

March Madness but better! Mac Madness at Automat Kitchen in Jersey City tips off on Thursday 3/18  with a slam dunk of five different mac & cheese specials from meatballs to sandwiches to pizza and more running through April 5. Coinciding with the NCAA championship game on Monday 4/5, whichever mac & cheese dish has sold the most will win the mac’ket bracket and be permanently added to Automat Kitchen’s menu, so let the cheese games begin!

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Mac & Cheese Stuffed Meatball Parm Sandwich.
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Vegan Mac & Cheese with tofu
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Mac Madness specials include beef Meatballs Stuffed with Mac & Cheese Parm Sandwich with marinara, mozzarella and spinach on Balthazar ciabatta; BBQ Brisket Mac & Cheese with gorgonzola cheese; Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese with mozzarella, parmesan, mascarpone, marinara and cupped pepperoni over mac & cheese crust. Their signature Mac & Cheese with elbow macaroni, cheese blen, parmesan crisp, toasted breadcrumbs, scallions and crema verde will be available on its own, as well as in a Mac & Cheese Sandwich (on ciabatta). Vegan Mac & Cheese with penne pasta, vegan cheddar, vegan mozzarella and oat milk will be offered with optional grilled tofu on top. Limited indoor, outdoor seating; takeout and delivery via DoorDash.

About: Automat Kitchen modernizes the American dining icon for the 21st century with a chef-curated menu of modern comfort food and a technology-driven contactless experience that fits diners’ needs today. The fully contactless and touchless process offers convenience without sacrificing quality with all of the dishes made to order to ensure freshness. The principal owner, New Jersey native Joe Scutellaro, loved going to automats in NYC in the 1960s and wanted to modernize the concept with custom hardware and patented software to make the process of ordering and pickup seamless. Located at 525 Washington Blvd, Jersey City; Monday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday closed; www.automatkitchen.com, @automat_kitchen. 

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20 February 2015 Satis Bistro Wines Events

Satis Bistro Wines Events

February 20, 2015 By

SatisSatis Bistro is hosting two fun wine events this Spring:

“A Taste of Northern Italy” – March 12, 7:30pm

5-course wine dinner hosted by acclaimed wine writer and personality Anthony Giglio.

$125 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Menu here.

 

Satis Tapas“Interesting & Fun Wines of Spain” – April 16, 7:30pm

$45 per person (plus tax & gratuity).

For reservations: call (201) 435-5151 or click here.

Satis Bistro – 212 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ.

Cheers,

Veronique

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15 January 2014 Orange & Olive Chef’s Table Announces the Launch of its First Cooking Class

Orange & Olive Chef’s Table Announces the Launch of its First Cooking Class

January 15, 2014 By

Orange-64Orange and Olive owners, Chef Sam Fertik and Aaron Nemani, are pleased to announce the launch of Cook & Dine (Just add Wine), their first hands-on cooking classes in their state-of-the-art kitchen.  Participants will learn to cook like a pro, gaining new recipes and techniques.

In this first lesson, guests will create a beautiful four-course winter-themed dinner with Chef Sam’s guidance. Once dinner is completed they will sit-down and enjoy their culinary creations. The class and dinner are BYOB, so participants are encouraged to bring their own wine or beer. Perfect timing to show off their new culinary skills for Valentine’s Day!

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, January 28, 7:30-10pm

PRICE:

$79 + 20% Service Charge

LOCATION:

398 Central Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 

REGISTER:

http://orangeandolivecaterers.com/event-registration/?ee=193 or call 866-247-2520 

Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required.  No age restriction.  

www.orangeandolivecaterers.com

 

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28 December 2013 Hot Winter Menu at VB3

Hot Winter Menu at VB3

December 28, 2013 By

Arancini

Arancini

Set in the heart of Jersey City’s Newport section, VB3 transforms from a stylish restaurant for lunch and dinner, into one of Northern New Jersey’s trendiest lounges at night. I’ve written about award-winning Chef Michael Colletti in the past, and love dining on his comforting, delicious food.

Gnudi

Gnudi

On a recent visit, my party started with the mouth-watering Wild Mushrooms Pizza, the Arancini and the House-Made Ricotta Gnudi. The pizza at VB3 is simply amazing and shows the skills Colletti acquired working a pizza oven since the early stages of his career. The version we tried showcases tangy Pecorino, woodsy mushrooms, truffle and thyme. The arancini are what I’d want my Italian mamma to fix me for Sunday dinner if I had an Italian mamma – crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside with dreamy sauce. What can I say about the ricotta gnudi besides that I’ve had it every time I’ve visited VB3 and it’s divine? The light-as-a-feather, melt-in-your-mouth, pillowy-soft gnudi are served with a light, basil-infused tomato sauce that will sure cause any diners to have dreams of the next bowl.

Berkshire Pork Chop

Berkshire Pork Chop

Fortunate for us, Chef Colletti was launching his fall/winter menu when we visited and the options are fab. We opted for the Berkshire Pork Chop, the Atlantic Salmon and the Hanger Steak. The pork chop was masterly cooked and served with warm fingerling potatoes, pancetta and a frisée salad. The salmon is served in a sizeable portion with sweet potato purée and toasted pumpkin seeds. The hanger steak was beefy and tender and paired with grilled asparagus and a tangy salsa verde.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

For the first time since coming to VB3, we were tempted by the desserts. We sampled the Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with orange crema and the seasonal Fig Cheesecake. Both were outstanding.

VB3 offers a fresh, modern spin on classic Italian fare in a space that’s sexy and trendy yet comfortable.

VB3 – 475 Washington Blvd., Jersey City. 201-420-4823. www.vb3restaurant.com

Cheers!

Veronique

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30 May 2012 VB3 – Chef Michael Colletti Brings Modern Italian Cuisine to Jersey City

VB3 – Chef Michael Colletti Brings Modern Italian Cuisine to Jersey City

May 30, 2012 By

Day Boat Scallops. Photo by Eat with Dan

VB3 is Chef Michael Colletti’s take on modern seasonal Italian cuisine.  The New Jersey native is taking the familiar food of his grandparents and father, who emigrated from Sicily, and giving it a modern twist.  The results will please both the local crowd and guests of the adjoining Westin and Doubletree hotels.

Located in the Newport section of downtown Jersey City, VB3 offers unpretentious food in a trendy yet comfortable space.  With a resumé featuring stints at Le Cirque and Mai House in New York City and Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, DC, Chef Colletti crafts seasonal ingredients into comforting dishes.

While the appetizer list offers creative options, a solid choice is the Antipasto Board, a mouthwatering display of Italian cheeses and cold cuts, house-cured olives and pickled vegetables.  Artisanal pizzas are another smart option with the Crispy Guanciale version with ramps, eggs and Parmigiano-Reggiano a top contender and perfect for sharing.

The pastas are exceptional and a must-try is the House-Made Ricotta Gnudi – melt-in-your-mouth, pillowy and perhaps the best rendition I’ve had with its light, flavorful basil-infused tomato sauce.

Ricotta Gnudi. Photo by Eat with Dan

The entrée selections are tempting and the Day Boat Scallops, with fennel, Sicilian cara cara oranges, cured black olives and citronette and the Berkshire Pork Belly served with Swiss chard, hedgehog mushrooms and watermelon agro dolce are winners.  Chef Colletti is a Food Network burger competition winner so take the opportunity to order the VB3 Burger which is topped with Biellese pancetta, provolone, egg, ramp aioli and served with herbed fries.

The large bar with its orange ‘lava’ countertop and the dining room with its comfortable banquettes attract a hip happy hour crowd from adjacent hotels and local companies.  A fun cocktail is the “Fig”etaboutit, a blend of bourbon, vodka, fresh lemon juice, Amaretto and Angostura bitters.

VB3 is located on the ground floor of the Monaco building and is well worth a visit to trendy Jersey City.

475 Washington Blvd.

Jersey City

201-420-4823

www.vb3restaurant.com

Monday – Saturday Lunch – 11AM to 4PM. Dinner – 4PM to 12PM

Sunday brunch – 11AM to 3PM. Dinner 5PM to 10:30PM

Lounge is open Friday and Saturday from 12AM to 3AM

Happy Hour – Monday – Friday 5PM to 7PM

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