Friday, June 28, 2013

This week at Casa Dante


www.casadante.com             Open Table        FACEBOOK  or   Casa Dante Facebook     

Tasty Menus for the weekend....Halibut, Wild Salmon, Oysters, Prosciutto wrapped Figs, Sicilian Meatballs....come in dine, wine and be entertained. Stay cool on a hot summer's day. Check out entertainment, menus and other schedules at www.casadante.com 
  
Plese book now for this weekend. Julian & Dominique tend to fill the room, and they're here this Saturday the 29th. I understand John Bauers is great...so he may bring in more people.
Come join us. A supper club atmosphere & lots of fun and aGreat menu
Please reserve now, call 201-795-2750 or go to  Open Table          

See our Menu and Additions at www.casadante.com/menu
Make reservations by either calling us at 201-795-2750  or  go to  Open Table 


Thanks so much for your patronage and enjoy your first Summer weekend!

"Fish is the only food that is considered spoiled once it smells like what it is."
P. J. O’Rourke
"I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is two weeks."
Totie Fields
"Most turkeys taste better the day after; my mother’s tasted better the day before."
Rita Rudner

 Entertainment this weekend!
Friday June 28, 2013   John Bauers delights us with his brand of great Music!




·  Saturday June 29, 2013 "Julian & Dominique" sing your favorites. Come in and have some fun: dance, sing, laugh !                                                          


See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment
call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 

My Two Cents
Over the years restaurant owners and operators have jumped at trends, fads and whatever it is that the public demands. But I have never seen such a keen interest in what the public forums are extolling in the way of remarks, reviews and, sometimes, just plain trash. 
But we take these seriously, whether they are meant to be or not. 

The first thing I do every morning ( well, second thing I do) is check out new reviews on Yelp; or Open Table; or Citysearch; and on and on. I need to make sure that we, as well as our customers, are well represented and treated fairly. This may not always be the case. In the early days of "online criticism" we were subjected to obvious "agenda" driven reports. " I hate Joe's Deli, but you need to try "Frank's Place"....signed Frank!  Well, that probably still goes on, but alot of the filtering process removes these types of abuses. 
The abuses that are more difficult to track, however, are the reviews meant to garner a prize for the writer. These are touchy, difficult and very costly reviews. "I didn't want to complain when I was there, but the steak was not cooked to my liking!", " the waiter served me the wrong wine, but I drank it anyway", " I had a wonderful night but it was marred by the valet who too long to get my car". Right or wrong, these may keep other customers away, and thats where the terrible "cost" is factored in. Loss of income due to an overzealous critic. Help!

Obviously, we in the business can stumble at any point during a meal...even getting the patrons back to their cars. We absorb responsibility for all of that....and yet, its all in a days work. For the most part, we take it in stride and the customer is always right. And we love every minute of it.
Regards, and see you soon! 


Happenings at Casa Dante

·  Sunday Wine Deal ...25% off on any wine on our Wine List with dinner order. You must ask for this...only people in the know get the pick! ( Except holidays, please)
·  Half Price Wine Monday's..any wine on our award winning wine list
·  Tuesday thru Thursday   10% off dinner for parties of 4 or more
·  Friday nights......Happy Hour for all.....5:30 till 7:30      Glass of House wine after 7:30 with dinner
  of course, you know we can't combine these with other offers..fair is fair!
 call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 




See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment
call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 



Casa Dante is located at:

737 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201.795.2750
Fax: 201.795.1225

Friday, June 21, 2013

This Week at Casa Dante


www.casadante.com             Open Table        FACEBOOK  or   Casa Dante Facebook     

  
 Happy Summer to all! a new addition to our Friday Night Jazz and Happy Hour lineup is "Gina Fox & co." She will bring her Jazz stylings here in our lounge Happy Hour. As a celebration we'll have two for one drinks while she sings for email and Facebook fans....

This Saturday Danny Heise gently croons while you dine on some of the best Italian food this side of Naples. 

Come join us. A supper club atmosphere & lots of fun and aGreat menu
Please reserve now, call 201-795-2750 or hit Open Table link above.  

See our Menu and Additions at www.casadante.com/menu
Make reservations by either calling us at 201-795-2750  or  go to  Open Table 


Thanks so much for your patronage and enjoy your first Summer weekend!

"Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waived off the Dessert cart."
-Erma Bombeck

"After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations"
-Oscar Wilde


 Entertainment this weekend!
Friday June 21, 2013  Gina Fox makes her debut here for Happy Hour. Great vocals and we look forward to the evening with her.





·  Saturday June 22, 2013 "Danny Heise" sings your favorites. Always a comfortable and nostalgic evening with this great singer/pianist
                                                          
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See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment
call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 



Nutrition & Casa Dante

You know that we were serving Arugula here at Casa Dante when most people were still eating ice-berg lettuce and French dressing.
Arugula has been shown to have many healthy properties beyond its great taste and texture. We offer it here with fennel, shaved parmigiano cheese and a light lemony dessing. Here are some of the benefits:

Arugula is a low calorie, nutrient rich vegetable from the Brassicaceae family that includes mustard greens, radishes, cauliflower and kale. Sometimes called "garden rocket," a term derived from its scientific name Eruca sativa, arugula is a great alternative to iceberg lettuce because it offers a much greater density of nutrients with the same low calories.
Here are 10 health benefits of arugula:
Cancer Prevention
Arugula is a cruciferous vegetable. Cruciferous vegetables are associated with reduced risk of cancer in many studies. Arugula is rich with valuable antioxidants, considered essential in preventing free radical activity in the body. Studies show that vitamin A and flavonoid compounds in arugula may help protect the body from skin cancer, lung cancer and oral cancer. Arugula is also a rich source of phytochemicals like sulforaphane, which has excellent chemoprotective effects and helps to fight carcinogens.
High In Antioxidants
Arugula is dense with the natural antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin A. In addition to fighting free radical activity, these vitamins offer great immune system support.
High In Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a well known as a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent cancer, boosts the immune system and fights the common cold.
High In Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, boosts immunity and is great for the eyes, skin, bones and teeth.
High In Vitamin K
Three cups of arugula provide over 100% of your daily vitamin K needs.Vitamin K is known to promote bone health and brain function while acting as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Eye Health
Arugula is a good source of carotenoids, fat-soluable pigments that are known to help prevent macular degeneration. The vitamin C in arugula may help in the prevention of cataracts.
Mineral Rich
Arugula is also a good source of calcium, iron, potassium, manganese and phosphorous, all essential minerals that offer their own unique health benefits.
Low in Oxalate
Oxalates inhibit mineral absorption in the body. Other healthy leafy greens, such as spinach, have high levels of oxalate. However, arugula appears to offer relatively low levels of oxalate, making it a healthier alternative for people seeking foods high in calcium and other essential minerals.
Bone Health
Low levels of oxalates combined with a great variety of vitamins and minerals found in arugula make it great for bone health. One study of Vitamin K found that daily consumption of the vitamin led to decreased risk of bone fractures. Calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and vitamin C are all considered good contributors to positive bone health.
Weight Loss
Though arugula has no proven ability to help aid in weight loss in and of itself, it remains a low calorie, nutrient rich food, and thus a great addition to any healthy diet.








Happenings at Casa Dante

·  Sunday Wine Deal ...25% off on any wine on our Wine List with dinner order. You must ask for this...only people in the know get the pick! ( Except holidays, please)
  • Half Price Wine Monday's..any wine on our award winning wine list
  • Tuesday thru Thursday   10% off dinner for parties of 4 or more
  • Friday nights......Happy Hour for all.....5:30 till 7:30      Glass of House wine after 7:30 with dinner
  of course, you know we can't combine these with other offers..fair is fair!

 call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 

Friday, June 14, 2013

This week at Casa Dante


Happy Father's Day to all! Come in for a great weekend. Bring Dad along on Sunday and have him enjoy some of the best Steaks, Veal, Fish and Pasta's. Enjoy a 25% discount off any wine on our wine list...while you treat Dad to his favorite spot. See the menu and other items at www.casadante.com

Danny Bacher is here on  Jazz Friday. Smooth sounds and all that Jazz.

Live Saturday Entertainment with "Mark & Ted".  Talk about Nostalgia...these two really take you back and have you sing and dance along....a great time...wonderfull meal

Come join us. A supper club atmosphere & lots of fun. Great menus ,
Please reserve now, call 201-795-2750 or hit Open Table link above.  

Make reservations by either calling us at 201-795-2750  or  go to  Open Table 


Thanks so much for your patronage and enjoy your Father's Day weekend!

"Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waived off the Dessert cart."
-Erma Bombeck

 Entertainment this weekend!
Friday June 14, 2013  Danny Bacher and I'll throw in 2 for 1 drinks for Happy Hour if you mention this email!



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·  Saturday June 15, 2013 "Mark & Ted" These two sound like they stepped out of 1959. I love it. What a great voice!
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See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment
call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 



Nutrition & Casa Dante

Healthy options on any menu make restaurants more valuable to customers. We're all watching our waistlines, or blood pressure, or sugar levels....you know what I mean. Getting to a point in my life where the little changes make a big difference. Yes, I love the fried Calamari, or the Mozzarella in Carrozza. But, as we're all told, too much of these foods are just not good for you. They clog your arteries, increase the "bad cholesterol" levels and generally make you feel like sluggish, tired and, yes, old!
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My grandfathers used to say "everything in moderation" and he was right. Have the Arugula salad, Grilled vegetables, the lean cut of organic meat and order the Calamari for the "table". You can still have your healthy meal here....and Calamari too! Enjoy and talk soon
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·  Happenings at Casa Dante

·  Sunday Wine Deal ...25% off on any wine on our Wine List with dinner order. You must ask for this...only people in the know get the pick! ( Except holidays, please)
  • Half Price Wine Monday's..any wine on our award winning wine list
  • Tuesday thru Thursday   10% off dinner for parties of 4 or more
  • Friday nights......Happy Hour for all.....5:30 till 7:30      Glass of House wine after 7:30 with dinner
  of course, you know we can't combine these with other offers..fair is fair!

 call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 

Friday, June 7, 2013

This week at Casa Dante




www.casadante.com             Open Table        FACEBOOK  or   Casa Dante Facebook     


Bryan Beninghove & Vera Sousa Marino here on  Jazz Friday.
Live Saturday Entertainment with "Vintage". If the inclement weather keeps you from the shore this weekend, you can wine, dine and listen to some quality music here!
Come join us. A supper club atmosphere & lots of fun. Great menus , Happy Hour 2 for 1 on Friday, and half price wines on Sunday with dinner ( but you need to ask for it!)
see www.casadante.com/events for menus and other schedules. But please reserve now, call 201-795-2750 or hit Open Table link above.  

Make reservations by either calling us at 201-795-2750  or  go to  Open Table 


Thanks so much for your patronage and enjoy your weekend!




 Entertainment this weekend!
Friday June 7, 2013  Bryan Beninghove and Vera Sousa Marino on vocals and remember this week 2 for 1 drinks for Happy Hour!


·  Saturday June 8, 2013 "Vintage" with Ron & Mike


See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment
call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table 



Nutrition & Casa Dante

You may have noticed we've made some significant additions to our menu. Many more healthy choices have been added. We will be including more "vegetarian" items and more nutritionally balanced and beneficial offerings. 
If you dont know; we serve fresh fish, more organically and locally grown produce ( when seasonal ), healthier cuts of meats and plenty of fresh fruit.
As someone in my generation once said, " you are what you eat" and this couldn't be truer today. Connections with processed foods and illness has been established and, as such, a restaurant like ours avoids any of those foods and products.
If you've been concerned about eating out for healths sake, then rest easy. We're looking out for you, and ourselves...we eat here too!

    
                  
·  Happenings at Casa Dante

·  Sunday Wine Deal ...25% off on any wine on our Wine List with dinner order. You must ask for this...only people in the know get the pick! ( Except holidays, please)
  • Half Price Wine Monday's..any wine on our award winning wine list
  • Tuesday thru Thursday   10% off dinner for parties of 4 or more
  • Friday nights......Happy Hour for all.....5:30 till 7:30      Glass of House wine after 7:30 with dinner
  of course, you know we can't combine these with other offers..fair is fair!

 call us at 201-795-2750 or see us at Open Table