This week at Casa Dante

Dear Friends:

As you may know, we are doing "themed" additions to our menu this sumer season.  Please note them on the "specials" page on the left side of our menu.

This weekend's "Theme" is "Foods of Naples" and vicinity. Great foods from this region dominate the Italian food landscape in the U.S.  Most dishes introduced around the turn of the last century were actually recipes brought over by Italian laborers and their families from this region. Of course they were further enhanced by the greater availability ofproducts here ( ie: spaghetti and meatballs was an American enhancement. It did not exist as a combination in Italy at that time).

We will feature some of these dishes along with our menu, wines and entertainment. Add the live Neopolitan songs of  Leo D'Angelo and you will feel like you're on a trip to the old country.

Bring Mom & Dad along, they will love it!

Speaking of Dad, I am offering half-price bottles of wine from our wine list on Father's Day, June 19th. Don't let Dad sweat over the bbq. Bring him in and we'll treat him like royalty.

Thanks for reading and see you at Casa Dante!

Dom & Toni Marino

Proprietors

 

Open Table . Fathers day  is Sunday June 19, 2011.

-See Entertainment for this Friday and Saturday below.

Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct.

Casa Dante

3.5/4 stars Star Ledger 2010, Wine Spectator Award 2009 & 2010, Wine Enthusiast Award 2009, Best Italian in NJby AOL, Top three Italian inNJ, Inside Jersey Magazine

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www.casadante.com/entertainment or other events at www.casadante.com/events

Rooms for small or large parties up to 140. Valet parking.

Entertainment this week!

  

   Friday June 3, 2011   

    

Danny Bacher 

great stylings from a fine musician and singer

Saturday June 4, 2011

 "Leo D'Angelo"  sings all your favorite Italian songs. Let him take you back to the days your parents sang these famous songs. Blended with Pop standards and a great voice makes him a must see at Casa Dante!

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

Happenings at Casa Dante         Theme menu for the week is "Foods of Naples". Our " Additions" to our regular menu will include choices from the Naples and vicinites. Enjoy! If you have any suggested foods or recipes please let us know at info@casadante.com     Father's Day is Sunday June 19th and we will be honoring Dad with a special "Dad's" Menu and a few other surprises.   Casa Dante wil close Sundays from June 26th thru July and August.   I will soon announce a special Summer Wine Event. Light full bodied or dry white summer choices for the tasting. Keep this in mind as I may include light courses of passed Italian delicacies and desserts. To be announced!   Spring is celebration time. Remember that we have special menu's  for parties, graduations, communions, baptisms, weddings and rehearsal dinner. Check with our staff for dates and times you need. !   Anyone interested in a Beer Tasting? Write me at info@casadante.com and let me know. If enough interest I will oblige!                     Healthy Italian   Rigatoni with Creamy Eggplant and Mozzarella   You've seen this dish here at Casa Dante. Tasty and easy to make. If you want to delight your summer guests, try bringing this out on  a large platter, served family style; and don't forget to top off with fresh basil. Delicious!   Yield:4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion , finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 1 tablespoon) 2 medium Japanese eggplant , medium dice (about 4 cups) 1 (15-ounce) container crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup loosely packed thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1 pound rigatoni or penne rigate 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella , small dice Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan  over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the onion and garlic and cook until just softened. Add eggplant, stir to coat in oil, then let cook, stirring rarely, until softened and golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove half eggplant mixture and reserve. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the tomatoes, cream , and half the basil, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Drain pasta and return to the pot off the heat. Pour sauce over top and stir until well coated. Add reserved eggplant, remaining basil, and mozzarella and mix until the cheese starts to soften. Serve immediately.

 

quote of the week     "Opera in English is, in the main, just about as sensible as baseball in Italian" H L Mencken     If you have a quote you think worthy, please email to me at info@casadante.com with your name and I will approve, post it here and give you mention! 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 toinfo@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 Fussell, 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. I don't want to post the entire review here, but if you're interested in seeing it, just emailinfo@casadante.com and I'll send it to you! 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 Thursdays for the month of June 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.  Mondays through June 2011.. This is only for June and email customers so read carefully 50% discount on any bottle from my wine list up to $150 when you order dinner, and mention this posting. 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