Wednesday, October 27, 2010

This Week at Casa Dante

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Dear Friends:
The press often refers to Casa Dante as "old school".  This designation upset me in the past, but I have a new philosophy about it. Most of the large chains try to recreate a feel and atmosphere which we have as a matter of course.   Oak and Mahogany panels, old world charm, professional staff & Maitr'd. They get it right sometimes, but you can't beat the real thing. You can't beat 40 years of getting it right, and great food!.
We had a fun-filled evening with Julian & Dominique last Saturday night. If you haven't experienced Casa Dante with entertainment, start with them & our food, of course. J & D are warming up for the New Years Eve Bash in which they're the featured entertainment. We are accepting reservations in the main dining room and front dining room for the evening. Book now as time is getting short! 
Thanks for reading and see you soon!

Dom & Toni Marino
Proprietors
Casa Dante
3.5 stars Star Ledger, 2010 Wine Spectator Award, 2009 & 2010 Wine Enthusiast Award 2009, Best Italian in NJ by AOL, Top three Italian inNJ, Inside Jersey Magazine
Check out the specials and discounts below and join our  FACEBOOK  fan page.

Entertainment this week!
  
   Friday October 29, 2010
    Danny Bacher  Jazz Musician & Singer....delightful
 

  


Saturday, October 30  A great night of Entertainment!
They will be here on New Years Eve!  Reserve today! 
 Julian & Dominique  
See the entire live entertainment schedule on www.casadante.com/entertainment  for November & the New Years Eve Bash and scroll down here
for recipes, tid-bits and other"happenings" at Casa Dante!




 
Healthy Italian

Fusilli with Scallops and Peas
 

Ingredients

  • 2  quarts water
  • 2  cups  (6 ounces) sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 12  ounces  uncooked fusilli or rotini
  • 1  tablespoon  butter
  • 1  pound  sea scallops (halved if large)
  • 2  garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4  cup  dry white wine
  • 1  ounce  block-style 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4  cup  fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4  cup  thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

1. Boil water in stockpot. Add peas; cook 3 minutes. Remove; add pasta to boiling water and cook according to directions.
2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1 minute per side and remove. Add peas and garlic; saut� 1 minute. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 1 minute. Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Stir in broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; return scallops to mixture.
3. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add scallop mixture and basil, and toss. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
497
Fat:
6g (sat 3g,mono 1g,poly 1g)
Cholesterol:
49mg
Protein:
33g
Carbohydrate:
73g
Fiber:
4g
Iron:
4mg
Sodium:
330mg
Calcium:
89mg
Kathy Kingsley
 
 
 

Did you know?
 

Why do people clink their glasses before drinking a toast?

It used to be common for someone to try to kill an enemy by offering him a poisoned drink.
To prove to a guest that a drink was safe, it became customary for a guest to pour a small amount of his drink into the glass of the host. Both men would drink it simultaneously.
When a guest trusted his host, he would then just touch or clink the host's glass with his own

quote of the week
 
"it isnt food if it's served through a car window"    Michael Pollan
 
Not sure if I agree with this entirely. Have had some great local food served in unusual styles in our travels. But I get what he means.
If you want to contribute a quote send it to me at info@casadante.com    Please write "quote" in the subject line.
Casa Dante's
40th New Years Eve Bash!
Live Entertainment, Dinner, Champagne Toast, Party Favors and lots of fun! 
This one will be amazing.
Julian & Dominique will entertain us all night long!
Book now as seating is limited and this will sell out quickly this year! 
Hotel rooms & transportation available.


Casa Dante first opened its doors in 1971. We are in our 40th Anniversary year  and our celebration is under way.
New Menu items, Bigger Wine Dinners, Unique Wine Tastings, Great Holiday deals, a Fantastic New Years Celebration! Stay tuned for more news........


Extra Specials for email group only
...we want you to take advantage of us! 
We are offering a 10% discount on parties up to eight on Monday through Thursday for the month of October & November 2010. This is only for email  or Blogger customers! Just print this and bring it along. You must be in our database, so make sure you are included by calling or emailing your request. 

Sunday Specials for October ( sorry this cannot be honored in November & December )
10% Discount for parties up to 10 people. Take the family out for Sunday Dinner and get a bonus along with a great Sunday meal. Just mention to your server and thanks!

Here's, another...on Mondays through October &  November 2010...half price on bottles of wine up to $200 in our award(s) winning wine list.  Just come in and order dinner.  ( This one is really catching on....Monday evenings are becoming a big wine night here.)
The above deals are for email customers only and may not be combined with any other offer. 

Heres a tip.....Google " Casa Dante" and check out web coupons and deals we have out there! Im trying to help you have a great meal, and save money too!

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