Wednesday, December 14, 2011

This Week at Casa Dante

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December 14, 2011
Only days till Christmast Eve Dinner. The time has flown by and, like everyone else, we can't believe the holiday is upon us. Please join us for Christmas Eve Dinner. We are serving from 2pm till 9pm. Our regular menu and our annual Seven Fish Prix Fixe dinner. 
This has become quite a tradition here at Casa Dante. A warm time for family and friends. Make reservations for a very special evening with us. 
Of course, the following week we will host our annual New Years Eve Bash .  This years grand party   will feature the song and entertainment stylings of Julian & Dominique; hor's douvres, party favors, welcome cocktails , live feed tv to Times Square and a Great Casa Dante Dinner.....a whole load of fun!  See last years party at our FACEBOOK page.  

Thanks so much for your patronage and Happy Holidays to all.

Happy Holiday's!                                                                                                                                                     Dom & Toni Marino
Proprietors


If you haven't made reservations please pick up the phone or go to Open Table  or call us. www.casadante.com/events.  
Check out the entertainment options, recipes, and other departments below. See our website www.casadante.com or Casa Dante Newsletter for more details.                                                                                                                                                   

Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct.
Casa Dante
3.5/4 stars Star Ledger 2010, Wine Spectator Award 2009, 2010 & 2011
Best Italian in NJ by AOL,
Top three Italian Restaurant inNJ, Inside Jersey Magazine
Check out the specials and discounts below and join our  FACEBOOKfan page.
Rooms for small or large parties up to 140. Valet parking.
Entertainment this weekend!
  Friday December 16, 2011 
Fridays at Casa Dante. Danny Bacher will perform Happy Hour session at our bar 5:30 till 8. Come in and enjoy half priced drinks.
  

    

Saturday December 17, 2011

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



Please note that there will be no entertainment on Friday, November the 25th ( Black Friday ),



Happenings at Casa Dante


Please let us know your interest at info@casadante.com. Menu and wines are posted at www.casadante.com/events .

  • Christmas Eve and New Years Eve Bash 
If you havent made reservations please go to Open Table  right now. www.casadante.com/eventsOpen Table  .

  • Reminder: December 26, 2011 and January 2, 2011 Casa Dante will be open for Dinner only.
  • Check out the entertainment options, recipes, and other departments  www.casadante.com/events
  •  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 14 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...serving dinner from 2pm till 9 in our front dining room and the New Years Eve Bash starts in our banquet room at 8:30 PM.

Holiday Season Reminders:

    • Christmas Eve Fish Dinner: Serving 2 till 9pm  Traditional Fish Dinner or a full ala carte menu. Spend a quiet afternoon & 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.








    Holiday Recipe's
    Artichoke Turnovers by Martha Stewart

    a warm cheesy artichoke filling is at the heart of these puff
    pastry pockets
    • Prep time 30 minutes
    • Total Time?2 hours 20 minutes
    • Yield?Makes 40?Serves 8 to 10

    Ingredients
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 large shallot, minced
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 3 small cloves)
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
    • 1/2 cup dry white wine
    • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
    • 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, warmed
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • Pinch of cayenne pepper
    • 1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped (3 cups)
    • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
    • 1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (1 ounce)
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 packages (14 ounces each) frozen puff pastry, thawed
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten for egg wash
    Directions
    • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallot and garlic for 1 minute. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add wine, and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and stock. Bring to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, some pepper, and the cayenne. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in artichoke hearts, cheeses, thyme, zest, and mustard. Let cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out puff pastry to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into forty 3-inch squares (you will have pastry left over).
    • Arrange 1 tablespoon artichoke mixture in center of each square. Brush 2 perpendicular edges with egg wash, and fold over to form a triangle with remaining edges, pressing to seal. Brush 1 corner of triangle with egg wash and join it to the opposite point. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    Brush turnovers with egg wash. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.


     




    quote of the week

    "And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,
    stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons.
    It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.
    And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore.
    Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before.
    What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.
    What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more."
    Dr Seuss
      
    -- 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


    ·  Extra Specials for Blogger group only

    Mondays December 12th, 19th & 26th.
    This is only good for the three dates
    50% discount on any bottle from my wine list up to ( no limit )when you order dinner, and mention this posting.  Happy Holidays!

    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!
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