This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK  Dear Friends: Some great entertainment this weekend and throughout the Holiday  Season.  Check out our entertainment schedule, holiday dinner menus and  our big New Years Eve Bash. Have a great time and Happy Thanksgiving to all! Dom & Toni Marino Proprietors Casa Dante Thanksgiving Day. Come in for a leisurely Turkey Dinner or order from a special ala carte menu. Kitchen is open from 1 till 9, and we're taking a table for our family ( so wave!). Christmas Eve dinner will consist of the traditional fish dinner as well as many regular menu choices. A quiet, comfortable evening for those celebrating this holiday. New Years Eve Bash celebration is booking now. Please reserve your places. Last years party was grand, even in the throes of this "great recession" and all indications are that  this year's  will be a blast. Julian and Dominique will be entertaining us all night long. See our website or  Call for details or  reservations, please!   And, of course, we will be available for large or small parties all season long. Call for information or reservations. We will do our best to make your holiday season memorable and fun! 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. www.casadante.com/entertainment or other events at www.casadante.com/events Entertainment this week!       Friday November 19, 2010     Danny Bacher  smooth jazz, vocals and sax Saturday, November 20, 2010    "Mark & Ted" great voice, fine keyboards and lively music 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! Looking for your help! We are currently campaigning to get our Chef, Gregg Freda, nominated for a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award to honor his passion for food and this industry. Gregg has been heading the direction of the cuisine in Casa Dante for five years. Prior to our establishment Gregg was the Executive Chef at Panico�s Italian Restaurant in New Brunswick. His culinary accomplishments have been numerous and noted. We would like to have his extensive experience and excellence recognized by the James Beard Foundation. As such, I implore you to kindly take the time to write in his name along with Casa Dante�s in this easy form at the JBF website. Just register and vote. You will be honoring an individual who truly deserves the recognition of his peers and patrons!

Healthy Italian I love a good Calzone....but I know they're not too healthy. This recipe is a twist on old Calzone recipe:   Corn & Broccoli Calzones Serve these veggie-filled turnovers with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. Here�s a shopping tip: Look for balls of whole-wheat pizza dough at your supermarket, fresh or frozen and without any hydrogenated oils. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 45 minutes Ingredients1-1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets 1-1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears) 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 2/3 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper All-purpose flour for dusting 20 ounces prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed if frozen 2 teaspoons canola oil Preparation1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 475�F. Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray. 2. Combine broccoli, corn, mozzarella, ricotta, scallions, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. 3. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Place a generous 3/4 cup filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border of dough. Brush the border with water and fold the top half over the filling. Fold the edges over and crimp with a fork to seal. Make several small slits in the top to vent steam; brush each calzone with oil. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheets. 4. Bake the calzones, switching the pans halfway through, until browned on top, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy! Nutrition FactsPer calzone: 350 calories 7 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono) 21 mg cholesterol 50 g carbohydrate 17 g protein 4 g fiber 509 mg sodium 253 mg potassium Did you know?  Thanksgiving Trivia   1.  The first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621 lasted for three days, it included not only food, but also games.  Furthermore, the Pilgrims gave thanks for the bountiful harvest with the Wampanoag Indians.   2. Pulling the "wishbone" is an ageless tradition at Thanksgiving (and Christmas).  Two people pull the turkey's breastbone apart, only the person who has the larger piece of bone is allowed to make a wish. A full-grown turkey has over 3,000 feathers.     3. Firkee is the Native American name for this tasty bird.  Firkee sounds a bit like turkey.   4. When a Tom turkey [male turkey] gobbles, it can be heard from as far away as a mile.  In fact, only the Tom turkeys gobble, female turkeys make a clucking or clicking sound.   5.Puritans from the Mayflower used to drink beer.  This was probably weak 'boy's beer' and safer to drink than transporting water on a ship.   6. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.  Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada.   7. Benjamin Franklin, proposed that the turkey should become the official bird of the United States.  Turkeys now look jealously at the protected rights given to the Bald Eagle when they won the Official USA Bird status.   8. 87% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving according to the National Turkey Federation.  During a year the average American eats 17 pounds of turkey, that's the weight of a decent sized bird.   9.Sorry to burst the bubble, but the Pilgrims on the first thanksgiving ate deer and not turkey.

quote of the week   "One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story If you want to contribute a quote send it to me at info@casadante.com    Please write "quote" in the subject line. If you want to contribute an original article or thought ( relative to our industry please) write me and I will approve and post.  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 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.  Mondays through  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! Remember that we deliver larger office orders on weekdays throughout Jersey City and closer vicinities. Call 201-795-2750 for details! If you are a fan of  Casa Dante, the best way to get the word out is on the internet! You can help us improve Casa Dante's online visibility on the youth dominated internet. Please review us on on any of the following sites and keep tried and true institutions like ours in play. Thanks for your help!  Zagat, Urban Spoon, Yelp, Open Table, Citysearch

This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK  Dear Friends: Holiday Season is always exciting in the restaurant business. Everyone comes out with a smile and a great mood. Given the recent economic situation, this is by itself a great accomplishment. But we are trying our best to make all forget their troubles and celebrate the joy of life and food and, of course, fine wine! We hope you and your family can celebrate with us this Thanksgiving Day. Come in for a leisurely Turkey Dinner or order from a special ala carte menu. Kitchen is open from 1 till 9, and we're taking a table for our family ( so wave!). Christmas Eve dinner will consist of the traditional fish dinner as well as many regular menu choices. A quiet, comfortable evening for those celebrating this holiday. New Years Eve Bash celebration is booking now. Please reserve your places. Last years party was grand, even in the throes of this "great recession" and all indications are that  this year's  will be a blast. Julian and Dominique will be entertaining us all night long. See our website or  Call for details or  reservations, please!   And, of course, we will be available for large or small parties all season long. Call for information or reservations. We will do our best to make your holiday season memorable and fun! 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. www.casadante.com/entertainment or other events at www.casadante.com/events Entertainment this week!       Friday November 12, 2010     Bryan Beninghove  smooth jazz night Saturday, November 13, 2010    "Julian & Dominique" doing a warm-up for their New Years Eve appearance 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! Looking for your help! We are currently campaigning to get our Chef, Gregg Freda, nominated for a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award to honor his passion for food and this industry. Gregg has been heading the direction of the cuisine in Casa Dante for five years. Prior to our establishment Gregg was the Executive Chef at Panico�s Italian Restaurant in New Brunswick. He culinary accomplishment have been numerous and noted. We would like to have his extensive experience and excellence recognized by the James Beard Foundation. As such, I implore you to kindly take the time to write in his name along with Casa Dante�s in this easy form at the JBF website. Just register and vote. You will be honoring an individual who truly deserves the recognition of his peers and patrons!

Healthy Italian Healthy Low Cal Brushetta Canape Recipe Bruschetta is a delicious appetizer from central Italy that dates back to the 15th century. There are many variations of this delightful appetizer. Cooking Italian usually results in colorful, tasty food.  This low calorie appetizer is very attractive when served on a platter at a party. Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved 14 slices French bread �� thick 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (plum tomatoes work well also) � cup of red onion 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. minced fresh basil � tsp. salt 1/8 tsp pepper 14 fresh basil leaves . Rub the garlic clove over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350� for 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, finely minced basil, salt and pepper. Spoon about 2 tbsp. onto each piece of toast with the garlic side up. You could sprinkle the canap� with a light amount of your favorite low-fat shredded cheese, usually mozzarella. Top each canap� with a basil leaf. Yield is 14 servings. This dish only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and it is well worth the effort.       Did you know? Wine Myths   Wines With Sulfates Will Give You a Headache Sulfates only cause headaches in about one percent of the population and this tends to be those who suffer from asthma. Sulfates are naturally present in wine and sulfur is abundant in various forms in all living things. Sulfites are used as a preservative by winemakers worldwide and only the United States notes the sulfite warning on the label. The amounts of added sulfites are small and all whites will have more than reds. There are several other reasons that you may be having a headache. These causes may be: � Histamines: Histamines cause the blood vessels in your brain to dilate and are higher in red wines than whites. They are found in aged and fermented foods. � Tyramines: Found in cultured foods such as cheese and yogurt as well as ferment foods such as wine, dark beer, soy sauce, chocolate and a few other foods. Tyramines cause your blood vessels to constrict. � Congeners: These are organic compounds that are found in the by-products of the fermentation process and give wine its flavor. When they enter your blood stream, the immune system recognizes them as poisons and releases cytokines to eliminate them. These are more prevalent in red wines. � Prostaglandins: These are naturally occurring in your body and are pain producers. The dilation of the arteries triggers their release. They may also be responsible for migraine headaches. � Sensitivities to Elements in Wine Production: Some people are sensitive to certain types of wood while other are sensitive to the chemicals that are used in a particular area. Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/food-and-beverage-articles/wine-trivia-443573.html#ixzz14hcrPLyz

quote of the week   I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table. Rodney Dangefield     Honorable Mention Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water. W.C.Fields If you want to contribute a quote send it to me at info@casadante.com    Please write "quote" in the subject line. If you want to contribute an original article or thought ( relative to our industry please) write me and I will approve and post.  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 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.  Mondays through  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! Remember that we deliver larger office orders on weekdays throughout Jersey City and closer vicinities. Call 201-795-2750 for details! If you are a fan of  Casa Dante, the best way to get the word out is on the internet! You can help us improve Casa Dante's online visibility on the youth dominated internet. Please review us on on any of the following sites and keep tried and true institutions like ours in play. Thanks for your help! http://www.zagat.com/Verticals/PropertyDetails.aspx?VID=8&R=42603 http://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-dante-restaurant-jersey-city http://yellowpages.aol.com/business/nj/jersey-city/casa-dante-restaurant/0-110358357/ http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/6670237/jersey_city_nj/casa_dante.html http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/53/581459/restaurant/North-Jersey/Casa-Dante-Jersey-City