Thursday, August 22, 2013

This week at Casa Dante



Dear Friend:
     



The Barclays Golf Tournament is in town and were having some special guests come in for some good Italian food like they've never seen in Augusta. Hope you can make it down to see some great golf, lots of celebrities and then stop in at Casa Dante for a discounted meal. Hope you can make it!



We know many of you have lots of great memories, photos and stories about Casa Dante. Why not write down a memory ( we would love photos)  and send it to us for possible publication. We will pick one and offer the winner a dinner for two here at Casa Dante.
( see the details and write in email just below )
Win a Dinner for Two at Casa Dante….simply write in about your favorite  dish, waiter, characters, occurrence, holiday or occasion at Casa Dante. Let it stand out, make it interesting and fun. It will be judged by our staff and the winner gets to have a dinner with a guest here. Send you memory to info@casadante.com titled "my memory" and we will announce the winner on Friday September 6th.  Please include your phone number as well and good luck!  


Heres more news you can use about us:
  • If  your route to Casa Dante includes the Skyway, please change to local truck lane or stay Turnpike to 15E to local road. The Skyway is closed this weekend for major repair at Tonnole Circle. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience
  • This Friday Jazz Night/Happy Hour starts at 5:30 and you can't beat the sound.  Danny Bacher at the controls with vocals and clarinet in hand. Great! 
  • Julian & Dominique  perform this Saturday night. I can't think of a better place to be. Music, Wine, Laughs and Casa Dante cuisine.
Weekend Entertainment at Casa Dante

Friday 8/23/13 Danny Bacher | Saturday 8/24/13 Julian & Dominique


Casa Dante
737 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
P: (201) 795-2750


Friday, August 16, 2013

This Week at Casa Dante





Dear Friend:
     

We know many of you have lots of great memories, photos and stories about Casa Dante. Why not write down a memory ( we would love photos)  and send it to us for possible publication. We will pick one and offer the winner a dinner for two here at Casa Dante.
( see the details and write in email just below )
Win a Dinner for Two at Casa Dante….simply write in about your favorite  dish, waiter, characters, occurrence, holiday or occasion at Casa Dante. Let it stand out, make it interesting and fun. It will be judged by our staff and the winner gets to have a dinner with a guest here. Send you memory to info@casadante.com titled "my memory" and we will announce the winner on Friday September 6th.  Please include your phone number as well and good luck!  


Heres more news you can use about us:
We present some of our signature items, plus new culinary discoveries as a small plate bar item. Great taste and wonderful drinks.
  • This Friday Jazz Night/Happy Hour starts at 5:30 and you can't beat the sound. This week two for one drinks during Bryan's and Vera's set. So bring a friends and join in on the fun.
  • Bobby Brescia takes the stage on Saturday night. Great keyboardist and a nice voice too...he'll make you smile and remember.
  • Hey check this out! Casa Dante named in the Top Ten New Jersey Restaurants by Travels.com and number two of 267 Jersey City restaurants in Trip Advisor…thanks to all our patrons!
  • Casa Dante has been honored with a Wine Spectator Award for 2013. Listed in the August issue of Wine Spectator and online. We celebrate by offering 25% bottle discounts with dinner on Sunday's and 50% bottle discounts with dinner on Monday's thru August. Salute!
  • A big shout out to Norma F. a great lady and devoted patron. Happy Birthday from all of us at Casa Dante!



See this photo taken by one of our customers. Shown on our Facebook page. Pork Loin with Peaches over sautéed Spinach…delish!



Weekend Entertainment at Casa Dante

Friday August 16, 2013 Bryan & Vera | Saturday August 17, 2013 Bobby Brescia

Casa Dante
737 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
P: (201) 795-2750


Friday, August 9, 2013

This Week at Casa Dante

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 Danny Heise will perform Saturday. Great "crooner" who will get you up and dancing before the night is over.  Danny Bacher gives us a bit of live, wonderful Jazz and instrument solos on Friday night. Very talented guy!  Go to Open Table for reservations or call 201-795-2750. Click here for our latest menu and additions.
  • You can see our menu and additions on line at  www.casadante.com/menu/   
  • Small plates menu at the bar have had a grand reception. See the menu at www.casadante.com/stuzzichini-bar-menu 
  • We present some of our signature items, plus new culinary discoveries as a small plate bar item. Great taste and wonderful drinks.
  • This Friday Jazz Night  and  Happy Hour starts at 5:30 and you can't beat the sound. This week two for one drinks during Danny's set, so bring a friend and join in the fun. 
  • Hey check this out. Casa Dante named in top ten New Jersey restaurants by Travels.com.
  • Casa Dante has been honored with a Wine Spectator Award for 2013. We celebrate by offering 25% bottle discounts with dinner on Sunday's and 50% bottle discounts with dinner on Monday's thru August. Salute!
  • We are including more local produce, organic meats, grains, gluten free pastas and wild caught seafood in our menu. If you have any preferences or items you would like to see at Casa Dante, let us know by writing info@casadante.com
Friday August 9, 2013 Danny Bacher | Saturday August 10, 2013 Danny Heise


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      Hypes and Gripes!
  • Seems that the Skyway closing city bound after the Superbowl is still on schedule. We're not hearing anything about this and the deadline is approaching. This is a very troubling issue and we implore you to reach out to DOT,  county and state decision makers on this matter. It will subject Jersey City and locales to horrible traffic and will ultimately keep business away from our doorsteps. 
  • If you're ever tempted to write a nice review about us on "Yelp" and have no history of reviews with them…well, don't bother. Their filters will automatically remove these reviews, but ironically, seem to leave negative ones regardless of their history.  If you have something nice to say about us check out TripAdvisor,  Citysearch, OpenTable ( if you reserve thru them, they send a review email) and many other sites in which we are listed. Seems Yelp doesn't like "newbies" on their site.
  • The sidewalks are being redone in this area. Could get a little dicey for street parking, but we have a lot and valets so don't fret!.
  • A good customer told me that he couldn't get some of his Somerset neighbors to come up with him to see us in Jersey City. He always has a great time here and wanted to share "his place". Many Jersey "Burbers" view Jersey City or New Brunswick, or for that matter, NYC,  as places they would rather not visit. This was very sad to hear. These folks miss out on good food and entertainment here and elsewhere because of preconceived notions. Too bad!
  • A shout out to Julian & Dominque! Came by last weekend on their night off to sit and listen to Mark & Ted.  As it would happen, Julian got up and did an impromptu duet with Ted. They were wonderful!  



Friday, August 2, 2013

This Week at Casa Dante

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Great food and entertainment options this weekend. Mark & Ted will perform Saturday. These guys always get my table to sing along...infectious.  Go to Open Table for reservations or call 201-795-2750. Click here for our latest menu and additions.
  • Small plates menu at the bar have had a grand reception. See the menu at www.casadante.com/stuzzichini-bar-menu 
  • We present some of our signature items, plus new culinary discoveries as a small plate bar item. Great taste and wonderful drinks.
  • This Friday Jazz NightDanny Bacher takes the stage with lively vocals and sounds. Happy Hour starts at 5:30 and you can't beat the sound. This week two for one drinks during Danny's set, so bring a friend and join in the fun. ( I'm trying to keep you from going to the shore!)
  • Hey check this out. Casa Dante named in top ten New Jersey restaurants by Travels.com.
  • Casa Dante has been honored with a Wine Spectator Award for 2013. We celebrate by offering 25% bottle discounts with dinner on Sunday's and 50% bottle discounts with dinner on Monday's thru August. Salute!
  • We are including more local produce, organic meats, grains, gluten free pastas and wild caught seafood in our menu. If you have any preferences or items you would like to see at Casa Dante, let us know by writing info@casadante.com
Friday August 2, 2013 Danny Bacher | Saturday August 3, 2013 Mark & Ted


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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

This Week at Casa Dante

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Great food and entertainment options this weekend. Julian & Dominique will be here Saturday. Please reserve now as seating will be limited. Go to Open Table for reservations or call 201-795-2750. Click here for our latest menu and additions.
  • Small plates menu at the bar have had a grand reception. See the menu at www.casadante.com/stuzzichini-bar-menu 
  • We present some of our signature items, plus new culinary discoveries as a small plate bar item. Great taste and wonderful drinks.
  • This Friday Jazz Night Danny Bacher takes the stage with lively vocals and sounds. Happy Hour starts at 5:30 and you can't beat the sound. This week the second round is half price during Danny's set, so bring a friend and join in the fun.
  • Casa Dante has been honored with a Wine Spectator Award for 2013. We celebrate by offering 25% bottle discounts with dinner on Sunday's and 50% bottle discounts with dinner on Monday's thru August. Salute!
  • We are including more local produce, organic meats, grains, gluten free pastas and wild caught seafood in our menu. If you have any preferences or items you would like to see at Casa Dante, let us know by writing info@casadante.com
Friday July 26, 2013 Danny Bacher | Saturday July 27, 2013 Julian and Dominique

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Small Plates Bar items, Happy Hour and Entertainment


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Introducing Italian style " Tapas" at our bar. They're called Stuzzichini in Italy. Starting on Friday during our Happy Hour and Live Jazz night.  It will be a wonderful assortment of foods you've come to love here, and some great additions as well. Topped off with Happy Hour priced drinks, music and great company.  See the menu at www.casadante.com

See entertainment options this weekend at www.casadante.com/entertainment or see below

Come casual and be comfortable. Enjoy and see you at Casa Dante!  
  

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 

What are "Stuzzichini" or "Tapas"
Small plates generally served in an informal fashion in a cocktail party or lounge setting. We are introducing this concept in our bar and lounge area for those of you expressing a desire to "have a little something" with your cocktail or wine. Again, these are meant to give more than a taste of a favorite item and still try another item without overindulging. 
I'm a fan of picking on many different foods when I eat so this is right up my alley. A Sicilian meatball, sausage bruschetta, a few pieces of Calamari and a glass of red wine. Sounds delicious? Well, come in on Friday afternoon Happy Hour as we introduce this concept and it will remail on our bar menu daily.
See you then and enjoy!




 Entertainment this weekend!
Friday July 12,2013  The Jazz stylings of Danny Bacher



                 
Saturday July 13, 2013                                                                              

Danny Heise on the keyboards and vocals. Great performer





·  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 and live Jazz.....5:30 till 7:30      
·    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 



Casa Dante is located at:

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

Get more information about Casa Dante
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Friday, June 28, 2013

This week at Casa Dante


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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