This week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK or Casa Dante Facebook Spring seems to be here! Summer went away for now. I've included a Pasta Primavera recipe for you ambitious ones ( see below ). It's easy to make and very tasty. Mother's Day is coming near and we implore you to reserve your space for Mom and family. As is our tradition here, we don't do "seatings" etc. Just make reservations and have a good time with Mom! We've reintroduced our Great Recession deals for you. Please take advantange of these discounts from us! Please see our entertainment schedule and photos below and see you at Casa Dante!                                                                                                                  Dom & Toni Marino Proprietors Check out our new  FACEBOOK  page, photos, discussions and other fun stuff See our live entertainment options at www.casadante.com/entertainment,  recipes, and other departments below. If you want past newsletters, recipes or other items go to  Casa Dante Newsletter to retrieve.        Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct. Casa Dante 3.5/4 stars Star Ledger 2010, Wine Spectator Award 2009, 2010 & 2011 Check out the specials and discounts below and join our  FACEBOOKfan page. 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 weekend!   Friday April 27, 2012     Happy Hour in our lounge at 5:30 with Danny Bacher      In our banquet room starting at 7:30. Stay for dinner and enjoy some smooth sounds! The Great "Laura Hull" Jazz Trio Saturday April 28, 2012    Danny Heise sings! See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment Recipe this Week!

Pasta Primavera Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1 red bell pepper, cleaned, seeded and cut into strips (6 ounces) 1/2 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup sliced button mushrooms (4 ounces) 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2 (6 ounces) 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock 1/2 cup 1 percent milk 1 tablespoon all purpose flour, dissolved in 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large carrot (6 ounces) peeled and sliced into strips with a peeler (about 2 cups carrot ribbons) 3/4 pound whole wheat linguine 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves  1/4 cup shredded basil leaves Directions Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until soft, about 1 minute. Add peppers and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, asparagus and tomatoes and cook until softened, an additional 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more. Add chicken stock, milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until liquid has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrot strips. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with vegetables and sauce. Add pasta water, if necessary, to loosen mixture. Serve garnished with Parmesan, parsley and basil. Per Serving Serving Size, 2 cups pasta plus 2 tablespoons cheese, plus parsley and basil    Happenings at Casa Dante Please think of Mother's Day Sunday , May 13, 2012. Reserve early and make Mom happy! We will announce a pre-summer Wine event here at Casa Dante. Check these pages for announcement. Great Recession Specials I've reintroduced this section because even though were easing out of this "great recession" there are still many out there who have to struggle paying high gas prices and increased tolls and the like. As such, see the following "deals" for those of you who have read this far down: Come in with a party of 4 or more and this printed page and receive 10% off your meal. Monday's 1/2 price wines from our award winning wine list with your dinner order. We will be featuring a "business Lunch" starting Monday April 30, 2012. Easy on your wallet and a variety of your favorite menu items to choose from. Please print this out and give to your server. Cannot combine deals, and I hope this helps with your travel costs to get here!  call us at 210-795-2750 or see us at Open Table  ·  FACEBOOK Remember that we deliver larger office orders on weekdays throughout Jersey City and closer vicinities. Call 201-795-2750 for details!  Casa Dante's can be found over the internet on many sites such as ·   Zagat, Urban Spoon, Yelp, Open Table,Citysearch

This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK or Casa Dante Facebook Weekend weather should be more Spring-like as oppossed to this summer heat we've experienced. We offer Halibut, Soft Shell Crabs, Oysters and a host of fish entrees. Our Veal and fillet are delectable and yes, Italian delicacies as well. Nothing is out of reach here. Combined with some great entertainment options, the weekend should be pretty terrific. Come and see Julian & Dominique on Saturday night or Light Jazz on Friday and Happy Hour. See you at Casa Dante!                                                                                                                  Dom & Toni Marino Proprietors Check out our new  FACEBOOK  page, photos, discussions and other fun stuff See our live entertainment options at www.casadante.com/entertainment,  recipes, and other departments below. If you want past newsletters, recipes or other items go to  Casa Dante Newsletter to retrieve.        Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct. Casa Dante 3.5/4 stars Star Ledger 2010, Wine Spectator Award 2009, 2010 & 2011 Check out the specials and discounts below and join our  FACEBOOKfan page. 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 weekend!   Friday April 20, 2012     Happy Hour in our lounge at 5:30 with Danny Bacher      In our banquet room starting at 7:30. Stay for dinner and enjoy some smooth sounds! Saturday April 21, 2012    Julian & Dominique See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment Recipe this Week! Penne with Vodka Sauce & Pancetta

6 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 ounces whole-wheat penne 1 2-ounce piece pancetta, finely diced (see Tip) 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup vodka 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Freshly ground pepper, to taste PREPARATION 1.     Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne until just tender, 12 minutes or according to package directions. 2.     Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel. 3.     Return the saucepan to medium-low heat; add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add vodka and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce and crushed red pepper to taste; reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta; serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the pancetta, basil and pepper. Happenings at Casa Dante Please think of Mother's Day Sunday , May 13, 2012. Reserve early and make Mom happy! We will announce a pre-summer Wine event here at Casa Dante. Check these pages for announcement.  call us at 210-795-2750 or see us at Open Table

This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK or Casa Dante Facebook Spring is rushing along and we adjust our menu items to take advantage of seasonal flavors and tastes. Chef Gregg will be introducing some new items on the "additions" menus, so please check them out when you next come for lunch or dinner. Easter Sunday was a beautiful day here at Casa Dante. The food was great and all had a wonderful time. Please remember to reserve early for Mothers Day as the stress of last minute accommodations  is wearing out our staff. I was asked what is the best way my customers can help to get the word out about our food? My typical answer; write about us on the internet . Its the modern word of mouth! Please see this weekends other features below. Thanks for your Patronage and see you at  Casa Dante!                                                                                                                  Dom & Toni Marino Proprietors Check out our new  FACEBOOK  page, photos, discussions and other fun stuff See our live entertainment options at www.casadante.com/entertainment,  recipes, and other departments below. If you want past newsletters, recipes or other items go to  Casa Dante Newsletter to retrieve.        Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct. Casa Dante 3.5/4 stars Star Ledger 2010, Wine Spectator Award 2009, 2010 & 2011 Check out the specials and discounts below and join our  FACEBOOKfan page. 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 weekend!   Friday April 6, 2012     Happy Hour in our lounge at 5:30 with Danny Bacher      Saturday April 14, 2012    Come for some great old and new sounds!   See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment

Happenings at Casa Dante Please think of Mother's Day Sunday , May 13, 2012. Reserve early and make Mom happy! We will announce a pre-summer Wine event here at Casa Dante. Check these pages for announcement.  call us at 210-795-2750 or see us at Open Table  ·  FACEBOOK Remember that we deliver larger office orders on weekdays throughout Jersey City and closer vicinities. Call 201-795-2750 for details!  Casa Dante's can be found over the internet on many sites such as ·   Zagat, Urban Spoon, Yelp, Open Table,Citysearch

This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK or Casa Dante Facebook Happy Passover to friends and family who celebrate. Please remember that we adjust our menus during this time to help adherence to this celebration. Ask you server, please! Happy  Easter  to all . This is a great time to be with family and friends.  If you haven't made plans for this Sunday please call in now or see us at Open Table .  See the Menu at www.casadante.com/events.Great Reservations recommended. Walks in may be accommodated, with time, but it's so much easier to know you're coming. Please see this weekends other features below. Thanks for your Patronage and see you at  Casa Dante!                                                                                                                  Dom & Toni Marino Proprietors Check out our new  FACEBOOK  page, photos, discussions and other fun stuff See our live entertainment options at www.casadante.com/entertainmnet,  recipes, and other departments below. If you want past newsletters, recipes or other items go to  Casa Dante Newsletter to retrieve.        Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct. Casa Dante 3.5/4 stars Star Ledger 2010, Wine Spectator Award 2009, 2010 & 2011 Check out the specials and discounts below and join our  FACEBOOKfan page. 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 weekend!   Friday April 6, 2012     Happy Hour in our lounge at 5:30 with Danny Bacher      Saturday April 7, 2012    Come for some great old and new sounds! See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment

Recipe for you Easter Bread Ingredients: 355 grammes (3 cups, 12 oz) plain (all purpose) flour 1 packet (about 8 grammes, 0.25 oz) dried yeast 60 grammes (one quarter cup, 2 oz) white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 6 fluid oz (two thirds of a cup) tepid (not hot) milk 2 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature 2 medium sized eggs 75 grammes (one half cup, 2.5 oz) chopped mixed crystallised (candied) fruit 30 grammes (one quarter cup, 1 oz) sliced or chopped (slivered) almonds Half teaspoon aniseed (anise seed) 6 eggs for decoration, either dyed or plain Small amount olive oil. preparation  :  Use a large mixing bowl to combine  1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt.  Add the milk and butter.  Beat either manually for five minutes or for two minutes with an electric  hand blender set at medium.  Add the two eggs and another 60 grammes (half cup, 2 oz) flour. Beat well by hand or with an electric whisk for two minutes on a high setting. Stir in the fruit, nuts and aniseed.  Mix in well. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn this dough onto a floured work surface and knead it until it becomes smooth.  This will take anywhere between five and ten minutes. Lightly grease the mixing bowl and return the dough to it, turning it once to make sure the top is greased. Cover with a cloth and leave in a warm place until it's doubled in size.  This should take about an hour. Remove the dough from the bowl again, place on a floured surface and knead it lightly for a minute or so to take the air out of it. Cut the dough into three equal pieces.  Roll each one until you have a rope measuring about 16".  Loosely 'plait ('braid' the three pieces together. As an alternative,cut the dough into two pieces which will make a longer loaf of about 24".  Twist them together loosely. Either leave your loaf as one long piece, or twist it into a ring and 'pinch' the two ends together so they stick.  Place it on a greased baking tray. Now, take your six eggs (dyed or undyed).  At intervals, gently make a space in between the dough 'ropes' and place an egg in it. Cover the loaf and leave to rise again for about half an hour.  It should again double in size. You can glaze the loaf by brushing it with a beaten egg at this stage if you want to give it a shiny look. Bake at 180º Centigrade, 350º Fahrenheit, gas mark 4, for thirty minutes or until golden brown. Take off the baking tray and cool on a wire rack. Happenings at Casa Dante See the special menus for next week. Passover items, as well as a twist to our regular dishes ( such as Panko crusted Veal or Chicken dishes, Matso in our bread baskets, by request ) to adhere to the holiday week celebration. We will announce a pre-summer Wine event here at Casa Dante. Check these pages for announcement.  call us at 210-795-2750 or see us at Open Table  ·  FACEBOOK Remember that we deliver larger office orders on weekdays throughout Jersey City and closer vicinities. Call 201-795-2750 for details!  Casa Dante's can be found over the internet on many sites such as ·   Zagat, Urban Spoon, Yelp, Open Table,Citysearch