27 February 2020 Spuntino Wine Bar Hosts Quattro Mani Dinner

Spuntino Wine Bar Hosts Quattro Mani Dinner

February 27, 2020 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas will be hosting a dinner featuring a chef from Italy on March 5 at 7PM at its Clifton, NJ location.

Italian for “four hands”, Quattro Mani is a collaborative dinner featuring Spuntino Wine Bar’s Chef Michel as he hosts Chef Alessandro Taras, resident chef of Italy’s Argiolas Winery in Serdiana, to bring guests an unprecedented dining experience. The evening will feature a five-course menu inspired by Sardinian cuisine paired with a selection of fine wine from the Argiolas Winery.

Chef Alessandro worked in some of the finest restaurants in Sardinia, including Michelin starred S’apposentu, before starting his own business. He now splits his time between his business and Argiolas Winery, where he is resident chef and teaches guests how to make classic Sardinian dishes.

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas specializes in small plates that put modern twists to Italian classics, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. To complement its menu, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas has an extensive list of world-class wines available by the bottle, with over 60 selections offered by the glass.

Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased at spuntinowinebar.com.

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7 October 2019 Spuntino Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spuntino Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 7, 2019 By

According to Susan G. Komen, approximately 268,600 women and 2,670 men in the United States will develop new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2019.

This month, businesses across the country are doing their part to raise funds and support the fight against breast cancer. Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates that put modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, is again fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at its locations in Clifton, NJ and Garden City, NY.

From October 1 – 31, each location is donating $1 from sales of its pink-colored Rosé wines by the glass and Rosé Sangria. The restaurant concept will raise funds for two organizations making an impact in the fight against breast cancer within the communities the restaurants serve: Chilton Medical Center Foundation and Adelphi Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.

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20 September 2019 Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at Spuntino

Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at Spuntino

September 20, 2019 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, which specializes in small plates dining with a modern twist on Italian classics, will host a Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at its Clifton, NJ location on Thursday, September 26 at 7pm. 

Octopus Carpaccio
Octopus Carpaccio

Located in the Mendoza region of Argentina, Susana Balbo Winery strives to create perfectly balanced wines by blending individually fermented varietals to create complex yet complementary aromas. To highlight some of Susana Balbo’s world-class wines, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is pairing a selection of wines with a spectacular five-course menu, which will be available for one night only.

The Susana Balbo Wine Dinner menu includes:

  • Octopus Carpaccio – Thin-sliced octopus, capers, extra virgin olive oil (Paired with Rosé 2018)
  • Milanese ala Caballo –Breaded chicken, fried egg, arugula (Paired with Brioso, White Blend 2017)
  • Braised Pork Osso Bucco withcrispy tostones (Paired with Malbec 2016)
  • Grilled Strip Steak in a Chimichurri sauce (Paired with Brioso 2014)
  • Brazo de Reina with macerated strawberry (Paired with Late Harvest Torrontés 2016)
Braised Pork Osso Bucco
Braised Pork Osso Bucco

Tickets for the Susana Balbo Wine Dinner are $79 per person and can be purchased online by visiting: http://spuntinowinebar.com/susana-balbo-wine-dinner/

Cheers, Veronique

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1 July 2019 Spuntino Wine Bar Sets Limited-Time Plant Based Menu

Spuntino Wine Bar Sets Limited-Time Plant Based Menu

July 1, 2019 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com), specializing in small plates with modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, is launching today its first plant-based menu at its locations in the Clifton Commons in Clifton, NJ and The Gallery at Westbury Plaza in Garden City, NY.

Beet & Goat Cheese Terrine

Available from July 1 – 31, this five-course tapas-style tasting menu celebrates local, seasonal ingredients served at the peak of freshness. Not only will this menu satisfy your appetite, but it will support local harvest and community farms throughout New Jersey and New York, including Antonio Mozzarella in Newark, NJ, Baldor and Blue Ribbon Fish in Bronx, NY, City Green Farm in Clifton, NJ, DiCarlo and J.Kings in Holtsville, NY and Vrola Meat Company in South Amboy, NJ.

In addition, the restaurants will donate $1 for each dish sold from the plant-based menu, or $5 when guests order the full five-course tasting menu to City Green (for the Clifton location), a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the establishment of urban farms and gardens in northern New Jersey’s cities to create increased access to healthy, local food. Proceeds in Garden City location will benefit Island Harvest, Long Island’s leading hunger-relief organization, which provides food and other resources to people in need with a goal to end hunger and reduce food waste throughout Long Island.

The full menu includes:

  • Jicama & Mango Salad – Jicama, mango, red bell pepper, citrus vinaigrette, chives. Paired with Zardetto Prosecco NV.
  • Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro – Roasted spaghetti squash, Italian cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil. Paired with Soave Classico Suavia 2017.
  • Grilled Vegetables – Grilled asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, roasted pepper, balsamic glaze. Paired with Boedecker Pinot Noir 2015.
  • Beet & Goat Cheese Terrine – Red beets, goat cheese, micro greens, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil. Paired with Super Tuscan Allestino Rosso 2016.
  • Eggplant Meatball – Eggplant, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil. Paired with Tellus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014.
Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro

The tasting menu is available for $50 per person, or $70 including wine pairings. Menu selections are also available a la carte. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.SpuntinoWineBar.com, or get social on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Spuntino to Host Wines of France Dinner February 28

February 20, 2019 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com) invites guests to enjoy its Wines of France Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, February 28 at 7pm.

To highlight some of the world-class wines produced in France, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is pairing a selection of French wines with a five-course tasting menu to complement the flavor profiles of each.

Escargots

The full Wines of France dinner menu includes:

  • Escargot – Parsley garlic butter. Paired with Brochard Sancerre.
  • Gaston Gérard Chicken – in a mustard cream sauce. Paired with Burrier De La Rochette Mâcon-Bussières.
  • Seared Duck Breast – with creamy polenta. Paired with Villa Domaine Francois Saint-Joseph Rouge.
  • Beef Bourguignon – Potato, pearl onion, mushroom. Paired with Chateau Parenchere Bordeaux Superieur.
  • Crêpes Suzette – Paired with La Fleur d’Or Sauternes.
Crêpes Suzette

Tickets for the Wines of France Dinner are $79 per person and can be purchased online by visiting: http://spuntinowinebar.com/france-wine-dinner-clifton.

Cheers,

Veronique

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18 July 2018 Tour of Spain Wine Dinner at Spuntino in Clifton

Tour of Spain Wine Dinner at Spuntino in Clifton

July 18, 2018 By

Seared Mackerel Fillet

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com), which specializes in small plates dining of Italian classics with a modern twist, is hosting a Tour of Spain Wine Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, July 26 at 7pm.

Spain, which is known for bold reds, crisp whites and distinctive sparkling and fortified wines, is the third largest producer of wine in the world. Chef de Cuisine Michel Desjardins has created a five-course tasting menu paired with Spanish wines to celebrate the world-class wines produced in the region.

 The full menu includes:

  • Fried Mussels – Saffron red peppers coulis. Paired with Señorio de Sobral Albariño.
  • Seared Mackerel Fillet – Orange fennel salad. Paired with Solnia Tempranillo.
  • Lamb Chop – Mustard-crusted lamb chop, smashed purple potato. Paired with Mas de Victor Crianza.
  • Braised Veal Cheek – Asiago creamy polenta. Paired with Zekor Tinto Garnacha.
  • Manchego Cheese – Peach, yellow pepper marmalade. Paired with Solnia Old Vines Monastrell.

Braised Veal Cheek

Tickets for the Tour of Spain Wine Dinner are $69 per person and can be purchased online by visiting http://spuntinowinebar.com/tour-of-spain-wine-dinner-clifton/   

Spuntino – 70 Kingsland Road, Clifton, NJ 07014.

Cheers,

Veronique

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12 June 2018 Spuntino Wine Bar to Host Sparkling Wine Dinner June 21

Spuntino Wine Bar to Host Sparkling Wine Dinner June 21

June 12, 2018 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates that put modern twists on Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, invites guests to enjoy its Sparkling Wine Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00pm.

Seared Scallops

Chef de Cuisine Michel Desjardins has developed a five-course tasting menu paired with an international selection of sparkling wines to help ring in the summer with effervescence and vitality. The full menu includes:

  • Peach Foie Gras – Grilled peach, seared foie gras, slivered almond, Melba crostini. Paired with Poema Cava (Spain).
  • Seared Scallops – Butternut squash purée, toasted coconut. Paired with Luca Paretti Spumante Rosé (Italy).
  • Mustard Roasted Pork Loin – Squash polenta. Paired with Domaine Carneros (Napa, California).
  • Seared Duck Breast – Turnip purée and medjool date jus. Paired with G.H. Mumm Champagne Blanc de Blancs Mumm de Cramant (France).
  • Chocolate Crème Brulee – House-made salted caramel, dark chocolate. Paired with Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Yellow Label (France).

Chocolate Caramel Creme Brulee

Tickets for the Sparkling Wine Dinner are $79 per person and can be purchased online by visiting http://spuntinowinebar.com/sparkling-wine-dinner-clifton/

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas -70 Kingsland Road, Clifton, NJ 07014  spuntinowinebar.com 

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29 May 2018 Nutella Filled Wine Glazed Doughnuts at Spuntino Wine Bar June 1

Nutella Filled Wine Glazed Doughnuts at Spuntino Wine Bar June 1

May 29, 2018 By

On Friday, June 1, for one day only, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (spuntinowinebar.com) will bring back its red wine-glazed doughnut in celebration of National Doughnut Day.

This year, the Clifton, NJ and Garden City, NY locations of Spuntino is adding a bit of a twist to up the ante – the Red Wine-Glazed Doughnut will feature homemade doughnuts stuffed with creamy, rich Nutella, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled in a Montepulciano red wine glaze and plated atop a sweet Crème Anglaise.

About Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas specializes in small plates that put modern twists to Italian classics, featuring a chef-driven, scratch-made menu that incorporates fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. To complement its menu, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas has an extensive list of over 150 world class wines available by the bottle, with more than 50 wines by the glass. 

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10 November 2017 Spuntino Wine Bar Holding Month Long Puerto Rico Fundraiser

Spuntino Wine Bar Holding Month Long Puerto Rico Fundraiser

November 10, 2017 By

Rico Fascino

Rico Fascino

From November 1-30, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com) in Clifton will sell a specialty cocktail, the Rico Fascino, where a portion of proceeds from sales will be donated to United for Puerto Rico, an initiative created by the Office of the First Lady, Beatriz Rosselló, and a group from the private sector that came together with the purpose of helping those who lost their belongings during the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The idea for the fundraiser was sparked by Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas employee, Gabriela Lugo, who returned from a trip to the island just hours ahead of Hurricane Maria’s landfall and has family members living in Puerto Rico that were directly affected by the storm’s impact. Lugo’s personal experience and accounts of similar stories from fellow employees and customers became the inspiration for the fundraising initiative. Together, she and her colleague, Alexis Morgan, developed the idea and collaborated to create the Rico Fascino cocktail, gaining the support of the Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas team.

Those interested in making a direction donation to United for Puerto Rico can also visit www.unidosporpuertorico.com for more information.

Cheers,

Veronique

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2 November 2017 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas to Host Gaja Wine Dinner

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas to Host Gaja Wine Dinner

November 2, 2017 By

Braised Beef Cheek

 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates and world class wines, invites guests to enjoy its Gaja Wine Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00pm. 

Chef de Cuisine Michel Desjardins has developed a five-course tasting menu expertly paired with wines from Gaja Winery, founded in 1959 by Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower from the Piedmont region’s Langhe hills. Special guest Michele Zuckerman, Gaja ambassador, will provide tasting notes to guests during the dinner. 

The full menu includes:

  • Seared Scallops – Butternut squash purée, toasted coconut. Paired with a 2015 Gaja Ca’ Marcanda Vistamare.
  • Wild Boar Agnolotti – Ricotta, pecorino cheese. Paired with a 2013 Gaja Barbaresco DOP.
  • Braised Beef Cheek – Smashed fava bean. Paired with a 2013 Gaja DaGromis Barolo DOP.
  • Petit Filet – Mashed potatoes, roasted eggplant, Magari reduction. Paired a with 2015 Gaja Ca’ Marcanda Magari.
  • Cheese Plate– P’tit Basque, orange compote. Paired with a 2012 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello.

Tickets for the Gaja Wine Dinner are $150 per person and can be purchased online by visiting http://spuntinowinebar.com/gaja-wine-dinner-clifton/

Cheers,

Veronique

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