22 March 2018 New Jersey Restaurants Easter Celebrations

New Jersey Restaurants Easter Celebrations

March 22, 2018 By

Photo by Crystal Springs Resort

Celebrate with friends and family in style this Easter at some top New Jersey restaurants. On Sunday April 1st (it’s no joke), the following local restaurants are offering brunch and/or sit down meals.

Agricola (11 Whiterspoon Street, Princeton, NJ) will offer a brunch from 9am-3pm on April 1st. Cost is $45/adult; $20/children under 10.  Reservations can be made at http://agricolaeatery.com/reservations.  

Blue Morel Restaurant & Wine Bar (2 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ 07960) will offer a three-course menu for $59 adults and $29 children under 12 years old from 12 noon to 9pm. Call 973-451-2619 for reservations. http://bluemorel.com.

Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill (118 U.S. Highway 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004) Easter Buffet on Sunday, April 1st, 2018.  Seating at 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 5:30 PM. Adults: $46.95 Children 12 & Under: $23.95 (toddlers 4 & under: no charge) NJ sales tax and 20% Gratuity will be added automatically. For reservations, call: (973) 575-6500. https://www.calandrasmedgrill.com.

Cargot Brasserie (98 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540) will offer a brunch from 9:00am – 3:00pm on April 1st. Cost is $40/adult; $20/children under 10, plus tax and gratuity. Menu and reservation info at http://www.cargotbrasserie.com/menus.

Catherine Lombardi (3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901) is celebrating Easter with a full, a la carte dinner featuring Easter specials. More details at https://www.catherinelombardi.com/reservations.

Chakra (W. 144 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652) will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday April 1st. Cost is $42 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Children’s a la carte menu available. Visit http://www.chakrarestaurant.com for reservation info.

Chevys Fresh Mex® (Clifton and Linden) Saturday March 31 kids can participate in an egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30am. Families can also enjoy a kids eat free special following the Easter Egg Hunt from 11am-12pm. April 1, families who dine in at Chevys Fresh Mex will receive one free kid’s meal with each adult entrée purchase. More details at www.chevys.com.

Crystal Springs (1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ) is a great place to spend the holidays. With six options for Easter celebrations on Sunday April 1st. Visit www.crystalgolfresort.com for menus and reservations.

Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar (2 Main Street, Edgewater Harbor, Edgewater, NJ 07020) is offering a three-course menu costing $65 on April 1st. More information at http://www.havenedgewater.com/menu.

Restaurant Serenade (6 Roosevelt Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928) is offering a three-course menu at a cost of $75/person and $35/child 10 (exclusive of sales tax and gratuity). Details and menu at www.restaurantserenade.com.

Ryland Inn (115 Old Hwy 28, White House Station, NJ 08889) is offering an Easter brunch on April 1st from 12pm-6pm. Costs is $79 per adult, $29 per child (not inclusive of tax & gratuity). Details and menu at https://rylandinnnj.com/menu.

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (Clifton and Ramsey) is hosting a family-friendly brunch on Sunday April 1st complete with an Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Cost is $32 for adults and $14 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made via phone at 973-284-0200 (Clifton) or 201-962-7602 (Ramsey), or online at www.TheShannonRose.com.

 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (Clifton and Garden City, NY) is offering its a la carte brunch menu on April 1 from 11:30AM – 3:00PM. Note that the restaurants’ Taste of Tuscany menu will also be available on Easter. Menu and more info at http://spuntinowinebar.com

Stage Left is offering a 3-course brunch with an unlimited dessert bar on April 1st from 11AM-2:30 PM at a cost of $39.95; kids 12 and under $19.95. More details at http://www.stageleft.com/reservations.

Summit House (395 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ) is offering an Easter Sunday meal from 12PM – 5PM. The 3-course menu includes four options per course and two tiers of optional wine pairings will be available. Pricing (tax + gratuity not included) Adults (15+): $65, Children 8-14: $35, Children 0-7: a la carte kids menu. http://www.summithousenj.com.

Happy Easter?

Veronique

PS: Is your restaurant offering Easter? Email me at veronique@foodandwinechickie.com to alert me!

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2 April 2014 Cocktailing at the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival

Cocktailing at the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival

April 2, 2014 By
Christopher James

Christopher James

Last weekend’s New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs was THE event to attend for all things…well, wine and food-related. While I enjoyed partaking in the various food and wine activities, one session I truly appreciated was the Local Craft Cocktails session conducted by Mixologist Extraordinaire Christopher James of The Ryland Inn.

The 2013 winner of The Iron Shaker competition created five craft cocktails that were simply outstanding. For those of you who’ve not had the pleasure of enjoying a Chris James-created cocktail, make a point to go visit him at The Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station. Chris serves up the very best drinks I’ve ever had and puts a great deal of thought into the ingredients he uses including juices, bitters and even the ice. The locally-made booze Chris used in the cocktails was:

  • Dutch’s Sugar Wash Moonshine from Pine Plans, NY
  • Brooklyn Gin from Warwick, NY
  • Laird’s AppleJack from Scobeyville, NJ
  • Widow Jane Bourbon from Brooklyn, NY
  • Bootleggers 21 Vodka from Roscoe, NY
Spring Sparkler in Flute

Spring Sparkler in Flute

While all five drinks were stellar, here’s one you’ll enjoy as the weather warms up a bit:

Spring Sparkler

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces Brooklyn Gin
  • ½ ounce Campari
  • ¾ ounce lemon juice
  • ¾ ounce simple syrup
  • 1 dash Dutch’s Prohi-bitter

Directions:

  1. Shake all the ingredients and strain into a chilled flute.
  2. Top with 1½ ounces brut Champagne.
  3. Garnish with a horse’s neck of lemon peel.

Cheers to well-made cocktails and artisan mixologists like Chris.

Veronique

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31 October 2013 The Tim Burton Sour

The Tim Burton Sour

October 31, 2013 By
Photo by The Ryland Inn

Photo by The Ryland Inn

I’m enjoying the resurgence of the sexy cocktail across the country. Pretty glass, craft ice and pristine ingredients pair up with artistic techniques from talented mixologists. One such fellow is Christopher James of The Ryland Inn in New Jersey. Chris has mixed me my favorite drink of 2013 – the Reposado Crusta made with Herradura Reposado Tequila, pomegranate, lime, agave and Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine.

Christopher James

Christopher James

For Halloween, Chris was kind enough to share his festive recipe for The Tim Burton and I’m sharing it with you so you can try it tonight after the sugar-rush kiddies go to bed and you need a little…pick me up.

Ingredients:

  • 2.0 ounces Deaths Door white whisky
  • 0.75 ounce agar-agar clarified lemon juice
  • 0.75 ounce 2:1 simple syrup

Directions:

  1. Stir ingredients with ice cubes for 30 seconds and strain into a chilled coupe.
  2. Garnish with a slice of dehydrated lemon wheel.

Cheers,

Veronique

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