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Happenings at Casa Dante
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- How about this..Thanksgiving is three weeks away!
Although Thanksgiving is tradionally celebrated at home, we know that in today's busy lifestyle, this is often unrealistic and expensive. Combined with the time needed for shopping, preparing, cooking, serving & cleanup, the holiday's could become more of a chore than a celebration. Casa Dante offers an alternative; We are open forThanksgiving Day celebration on Thursday November 24th. Featuring either a Special Menu with most of our Classics or a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner. We don't do "seating's"( ie: 1pm, 3pm, etc ) so you choose the time by making reservations ( first come, first served so act soon). Let us do the work, the service, and the cleanup; you enjoy time with you family in a great restaurant! see www.casadante.com/events - Paul Sorvino Sings!, actor, singer, chef and friend of Casa Dante "sings" at the Loews Theater in Journal Square on Friday, November 4th. We love Paul's style, personality and charm and look forward to seeing and hearing him. You know Paul from "Goodfellas" and "The Firm" but did you know he grew up in Brooklyn and has lived in Jersey City? Lets support our good friend on these very special evenings! Anyone with tickets to the show gets a 10% discount off dinner check. Make sure you tell your server and see you at the concert! see his show information at www.paulsorvinosings.com
- I've extended the 1/2 price wine Mondays with dinner through November. This program has become a great tradition here and we've been introduced to many new wine lovers as a result. Our Wine list was honored with a Wine Spectator Award for 2011 so the wines match the offer: Great!
- New Years Eve with Julian & Dominique at Casa Dante.
If you haven't given New Years Eve any thought, now is the time. Its less than 60 days away. We had a great time last year with Julian & Dominiques song stylings. They're back this year and we look forward to a fab night. Reserve now!
If you've been here during this holiday, you know its always alot of fun. The New Years Bash starts at 8:30 pm. It includes Champagne toast, dinner, cocktail, party favors and entertainment, televised feed from Times Square and more..We will open our doors at 3 PM for regular diners in our front room.I'll be posting more information as we get closer right here and on our website. I hope you take advantage of this early notice for our regular attendees. We are taking reservation now for this big night! see www.casadante.com/events ( see our FACEBOOK page to view photos & videos of last years celebration )
- Holiday Season Reminders:
- Christmas Eve Fish Dinner: Serving 3 till 9pm Traditional Fish Dinner or ala carte menu. Spend a quiet evening surrounded by your family. Enjoy a fabulous meal, award winning wine list for your choosing and then still have time to go home and open gifts. We make it enjoyable, easy and no work for you or your family!
- Holiday Parties welcome. Now is the time to book a large or small holiday party at Casa Dante. Plenty of room for large groups. Reserve as early as you can. We can customize your menu or order ala carte. Call 201-795-2750 and ask for Gidget or Cathy
- Valet parking in our lot.
Great Recipe
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
In Italy, fried zucchini flowers are the jalapeño poppers of the jet set. Crunchy, salty, and utterly addictive, they go perfectly with an aperitivo, from a Bellini to a Negroni. Our Chef, Gregg, makes these stuffed for a special addition to a great tasting treat. Look for these on our "additions" menu as they're not available year round. - Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounce chilled Pilsner, lagerstyle beer, or club soda
- Zucchini blossoms (stamens removed; about 2 dozen)
- Sea salt
- Ingredient info:Zucchini blossoms are sold at farmers' markets & better supermarkets
In a large pot, heat about 2" oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl, then whisk in beer until almost smooth (some small lumps are welcome—don't overwhisk or you'll deflate the batter). One by one, dredge the blossoms in batter, shaking off the excess; gently lay them in the oil, without crowding the pan. Cook, flipping once with a slotted spoon, until golden brown, 2–3 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with sea salt and devour while hot. Variation: Stuffed blossoms are a favorite in Italy. To fill about 16, combine 1 cup ricotta, 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint, and 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest in a bowl. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using a spoon, fill each blossom with about 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture, then dip in batter and fry as above.
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quote of the week
"In Mexico we have a word for sushi: bait."
Jose Simons
-- 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
Did you know?
Facts, Figures, & Folklore About the Month of November Did you know that the month of November takes its name from Latin word novem, meaning "nine"? ??In Roman times, November was the ninth month of the year. According to the Gregorian calendar, of course, November is the 11th month of the year. Today, November is one of four months in the calendar that has 30 days, although at different times in history, the month has had 29 and 31 days.
Did you know that the ancient Anglo-Saxons called November "blood month"? ??This was the month in which they slaughtered their animals for food for the upcoming winter -- and offered animal sacrifices to the gods to protect them throughout the bitter cold season.
Did you know that topaz is the birthstone for the month of November? ??The golden brown to yellow colored stone is one of the hardest minerals in nature. The extremely rare blue topaz is produced by heating and irradiating clear crystals.
Did you know that in the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last Thursday of November? ??In Canada, however, Thanksgiving is an October holiday. Other holidays celebrated during the month of November include All Saints Day (November 1), Los Dias De Los Muertos (Nov 1 & 2), Veterans Day (usually November 11), American Recycles Day (November 15), and National Adoption Day (the Saturday before Thanksgiving).
Did you know that the Berlin Wall "fell" in November 1989? ??Other important November dates in history include Abraham Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg Address (1863) and President John Kennedy's assassination (1963). Less earth-shattering, but still seminally important in American culture, were the premiers of Sesame Street (1969) and HBO (1972).
Did you know that both President Harding and President Polk were both born on November 2nd -- with 70 years separating their births? ??Other famous November birthdays include British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (November 30), Demi Moore (November 11), Mark Twain (November 30), Jimi Hendrix (November 27), John (November 25) and Robert (November 20) Kennedy, and Whoopi Goldberg (November 13).
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· Extra Specials for email group only
Mondays through November 2011.. This is only good for Oct-November and email customers so read carefully 50% discount on any bottle from my wine list up to ( no limit )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.
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!
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