This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK  or Casa Dante Facebook Dear Friends, Winners of last weeks email subscribers and facebook friends write-in are Randall Underwood and Jennifer Fetzer. They and their guests will be our guests at the   Antinori Wine Dinner here at Casa Dante on Thursday February 24.  Those who participated but were not chosen, please have a dessert & coffee on us next time you're in. Thanks to all for a great turnout and watch for the next giveaway. This was lots of fun for us too!  The Laura Hull Trio entertains us on Friday, February 25. Great vocals and fine musicians! Saturday February 26, Julian & Dominique will entertain. Please reserve a spot as we cannot guarantee walk-in patrons a table in the entertainment room. Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct. Hope to see you here! Till next time! 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 February 25, 2011          The Laura Hull Trio Saturday February 26, 2011     "Julian & Dominique"   Always a great night! reserve early!

 See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment

Healthy Italian   Cauliflower Olive Salad Recipe  I love Cauliflower. Whether in salads, pasta or as a side to and entree. This recipe is quick, easy and extremely tasty. Let me know if its something you would like to see regularly featured here at Casa Dante. 8 Servings Prep: 15 min. + chilling Ingredients 5 to 6 cups cauliflowerets 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion, optional ?DRESSING: 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil Directions In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, green pepper, olives, red pepper and onion if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 198 calories, 19 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 518 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein     Did you know?    On Thursday, February 24, we will be hosting the Wines of Antinori Dinner. Fabulous wines will be paired with Chef Greggs delectable offerings ( see menu below or at www.casadante.com/events ) Also featuring The Don Carter Jazz Trio Still accepting reservationsm please call or email.

quote of the week   Actually, a few wine quotes this week in honor of our Antinori Wine Dinner "People always want to know what makes my skin glow. It's easy...Zinfandel, Merlot and Chardonnay with an occasional Brandy" "Age doesn't matter unless you're a wine" "I'd rather spend time with a good bottle of wine than with bad company" Heres hoping that all your wines & friends make you happy!  See you at the Wine Dinner   Casa Dante  40th Anniversary since 1971.  We would love your participation. If you have a story, photo or just a blurb of a memory involving Casa Dante, please forward it for inclusion in this section. Send it to info@casadante.com   Looking forward to hearing from you! A customer sent me an article from July 30,1978. New York Times review of Casa Dante. Two stars, not bad! B H Russell, of the NY Times described the then newly relocated Casa Dante  "....like a boisterous Italian embrace....in a Fellini movie".    I agree with the comparison. Extra Specials for email group only ...we want you to take advantage of us!  We are offering a 10% discount on parties of four ( minimum, please!)  to eight guests on Monday through Wednesdays for the month of March 2011. 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.  ( excluding Monday February 14 ) Mondays through  March 2011..half price on bottles of wine ( no price limit) 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 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  Winner of "Diners Choice Award"  on Open Table February 2011

This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK  or Casa Dante Facebook Dear Friends, Were getting ready for the Antinori Wine Dinner here at Casa Dante on Thursday February 24. If you love wine, and Casa Dante cuisine, you will absolutely love this combination. Great wines, food, live jazz and lots of fun. I want to invite a patron ( could be you!) and a guest to join us. The 40th email requesting to be chosen will be the lucky guest of Casa Dante. Email us at info@casadante.com with the subject title " choose me!".  Again, the 40th request to do so gets a table for 2 at the dinner. On us! Champain Fulton Jazz Trio entertains us on Friday, February 18. Saturday February 19, is Danny Heise's turn at the mike. With a mild weather forecast, this will be a great weekend for dinner and music.  Reserve a spot on Open Table  or call direct. Hope to see you here! Stay well and have a great weekend! 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 February 18, 2011          The Champian Fulton Jazz Trio Saturday February 19, 2011     "Danny Heise"   versatile songman & musician

 See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment

Healthy Italian       Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Anchovies  This a wonderful, tasty and quick meal. We love Broccoli Rabe here at Casa Dante. But, don't leave out the Anchovies. You will be surprised at the way it enhances the taste of the Broccoli Rabe. 8 servings, generous 1/2 cup each Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS          2 pounds broccoli rabe, stem ends trimmed, chopped          3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil          6 cloves garlic, chopped          6 anchovy fillets, chopped          1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, (optional)          1/4 teaspoon salt          Freshly ground pepper, to taste                     PREPARATION 1.             Bring a large pot or Dutch oven of water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well. 2.             Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, anchovies and crushed red pepper (if using); cook, stirring, until the garlic is very light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe, toss to coat, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. NUTRITION Per serving: 82 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 220 mg sodium; 231 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (60% daily value), Vitamin C (40% dv), Folate (23% dv), Calcium & Iron (15% dv). 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving     Did you know?    On Thursday, February 24, we will be hosting a Wines of Antinori Dinner. Some fabulous wines will be paired with Chef Greggs delectable offerings ( see menu below or at www.casadante.com/events ) If you're planning on attending please call or email your reservation.

quote of the week   "I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time". So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance" -- Steven Wright     Casa Dante  40th Anniversary since 1971.  We would love your participation. If you have a story, photo or just a blurb of a memory involving Casa Dante, please forward it for inclusion in this section. Send it to info@casadante.com   Looking forward to hearing from you! A customer sent me an article from July 30,1978. New York Times review of Casa Dante. Two stars, not bad! B H Russell, of the NY Times described the then newly relocated Casa Dante  "....like a boisterous Italian embrace....in a Fellini movie".    I agree with the comparison. Extra Specials for email group only ...we want you to take advantage of us!  We are offering a 10% discount on parties of four ( minimum, please!)  to eight guests on Monday through Wednesdays for the month of February 2011. 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.  ( excluding Monday February 14 ) Mondays through  February 2011.( except Valentines Day)..half price on bottles of wine ( no price limit) 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 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  Winner of "Diners Choice Award"  on Open Table February 2011