By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Princeton restaurants elements and Mistral are preparing mouth-watering entrées for Valentine’s weekend. Below, Princeton Magazine gives you a sneak peak of the menu offerings that might just steal your heart. more
Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery will join other wineries across the state for the Garden State Wine Growers Association’s weekend of wine and chocolate. On Valentine’s Day weekend, Sat. 2/13 and Sun. 2/14 from 12- 5 p.m. visit the tasting room for a special tasting event.
Bring your Valentine or come with your favorite wine loving friends to sample Terhune’s award winning wines in their 160 year old barn. After a fun afternoon of sampling, take home a bottle of your favorite.
For this weekend, they are also offering a special wine and chocolate pairing with Carol’s Creative Chocolatez, a local artisan chocolate maker specializing in high quality single-origin chocolates. This special event will include a tasting of five wines paired with Carol’s chocolates and a souvenir glass for $15. more
Believe it or not, things just got even saucier at Princeton’s Hoagie Haven. The culinary hotspot has recently started bottling and selling Sanchez Sauce, the staple ingredient in its legendary – and aptly named – Sanchez Sandwich. A fresh Italian roll filled with chopped chicken cutlet, fries, mozzarella sticks, and American cheese, the Sanchez Sandwich is beloved both near and far for its lively sauce that combines the kick of hot sauce with the creamy flavor of honey mustard. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
First a new bar and now Sunday Brunch – Mistral in downtown Princeton is on a spree of delicious. Esteemed Chef Scott Anderson & Ben Nerenhausen have debuted an outstanding Sunday Brunch menu complete with cocktails from one of NJ’s finest mixologists, Jamie Dodge. In addition to a la carte dining, the new two-course prix fixe ($33 per person) menu offers a wide variety of sweet and savory options. Menu highlights include the French Scramble made with broccoli and epoisse on sourdough bread and the Dutch Boy Pancake complete with quince and maple. However, there’s one menu item that’s sure to blow you away – this week’s “Plate to Date,” the Mistral Brunch Burger. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Photography by Thomas Robert Clarke
For this year’s Holiday Chef Series, Urban Agenda Magazine wanted to spotlight the Executive Chefs from some of New Jersey’s best-known country clubs and golf clubs. Synonymous with fine dining and a rich heritage of championship golf, these chefs are used to cooking for weddings, special events, and momentous holiday occasions.
Each chef has provided a sample of the holiday menu offerings at a particular club. Thoughtfully prepared and perfected for the season, these menus are cause for celebration.
Cheers!
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
You could say that Randy Pratt was born with the will to learn. After many years vested in education as a teacher, administrator, and instructor on the collegiate level, he was well equipped to overcome the learning curve that came with opening up a distillery. Although he was a newbie to the distilling industry, Pratt was a veteran in the classroom. So, he signed up for several workshops and a distilling class at Michigan State University until he was ready to open up Great Notch Distillery in Bergen County.
“Every part of [launching Great Notch] has been a learning experience. Being a one-man show, you get to learn all aspects of the business and take the bumps and bruises that go with it…the paperwork itself is daunting. I have terrific friends and family who pitch in when I need help. It certainly has been a challenge. One that I’m up to conquering.” more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Why spend a fortune booking a flight for a vacation when you can retreat in the good ol’ Garden State? New Jersey is home to a surprising number of charming inns and hotels that are full of character and coziness. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing and more intimate getaway, the following destinations are perfect for you. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Terra Momo Bread Company, Teresa Caffe, Mediterra, Eno Terra…these are a few of my favorite things, and I know I’m not alone in my list. You’d be hard pressed to find a Princetonian that objects to dining at one of Terra Momo Restaurant Group’s eateries. After all, who doesn’t appreciate fresh ingredients, inventive cuisine, and unmatched hospitality? There’s something special about eating pasta next to Teresa’s wood-fired oven, enjoying a glass of Chilean wine under the vaulted ceilings of Eno Terra, or being greeted by Franco’s thick Italian accent at Mediterra.
As soon as I received Carlo Momo’s list of ten favorite things, I uncovered what that “something” was that makes me and so many others gravitate towards the Terra Momo restaurants: authenticity. Carlo has managed to turn his favorite things into his career by infusing his love of food, family, and the arts into each of the Terra Momo restaurants. As a result, everything from the staff to the ingredients used in each dish is as authentic as the brothers behind the Momo name. more
Chef David Tanis will appear at Princeton Public Library on Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m., to discuss his new cookbook One Good Dish (Artisan $25.95). Offering 100 one-dish recipes that epitomize his no-fuss approach to comfort food, One Good Dish is the chef’s first non-menu cookbook.
According to a starred review in Publishers Weekly, David Tanis “turns his focus to an eclectic array of simple, casual meals that satisfy and are appropriate to be eaten at any time of day. Tanis’s whimsy runs from bread, snacks, and condiments to vegetables, griddled foods, desserts, and more …. His chapter titled ‘Eating with a Spoon’ centers on pleasures in a bowl and contains a full-bodied, save-your-life garlic soup, rice porridge with salted egg, yellow risotto with saffron and lemon, and clams in the shell with fennel and parsley …. Accompanied by numerous full-color photographs, the recipes in this collection are suitable for solo dining or entertaining guests and are certain to please.” more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
You could say the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern has withstood the test of time – more specifically, over two centuries worth of time. Constructed in 1796 as a residential home, the beautiful Dutch Colonial became a tavern in 1890, until it underwent a seven-month, $1.5 million renovation in 2009 in order to become the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern. On the National Register of Historic Places, it’s become a coveted North Jersey landmark and a highly sought after destination for fine dining and events. Under the direction of Executive Chef Hank Barrett, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn offers a diverse array of flavorful tavern fare featuring seasonal ingredients. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Sushi lovers rejoice! On Tuesday, November 10, co-authors of The Complete Guide to Sushi and Sashimi, Robby Cook and Jeffrey Elliot, are coming to Princeton’s Miele Center at 9 Independence Way. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Cook and Elliot will be conducting a sushi and sake book signing and demonstration that is open to the public for $40. For more information on the event, visit mieleusa.com. more
Whether you begin at the northern most winery in Sussex County or the southern most winery in Mercer County, visitors will find an overwhelming amount of varieties to sample during Vintage North Jersey’s Wine Trail Weekend, November 14 & 15.
Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery will offer guests samples of their award-winning red, white, and fruit wines crafted from their own local vineyard and orchards. Throughout the weekend, Terhune will pair the wine with delicious treats from local gourmet food purveyors, such as 3 Monkeys Mustard. more
(Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival has announced its 2015 events to eat, drink, and end hunger. From October 15 – 18, 100% of the net proceeds from more than 100 events taking place throughout NYC will benefit the Food Bank For New York City and No Kid Hungry®. To date, the Festival has raised more than $8.5 million to help fight hunger with the nation’s leading hunger-relief organizations.
The Festival will be held at Piers 92 and 94, with the latter being the epicenter for the event’s tasting compound, where guests can sample food and wine from some of NYC’s best restaurants. Pier 92 will host several signature events that anchor the Festival each evening. Some of the premiere happenings include Giada De Laurentils’ Italian Feast featuring NYC’s best trattorias, a competition for the best mac and cheese dish hosted by Rachael Ray, and a cocktail showdown hosted by Emeril Lagasse. Other Festival staple events include Chicken Coupe hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and the Best Bloody Mary Brunched hosted by the cast of Chopped.
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By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Location: 66 Witherspoon Street (near Palmer Square), Princeton, NJ; (609) 688-8808
Website: http://www.mistralprinceton.com
Nestled next to Palmer Square, Mistral Restaurant represents the best of Princeton’s dining scene. Home for international palates and modern tastes, Mistral features seasonal and creative small plates courtesy of their chef de cuisine Ben Nerenhausen. Spending much of his childhood overseas in places like Pakistan and Egypt, Nerenhausen’s entrees incorporate local foods with global cooking techniques inspired by his travels. more
Photography by Benoit Cortet
Lindsay Newman, Main Street Bistro
Rose Petal Martini
3 oz. Hendricks Gin
1 oz. St. Germaine
1/2 oz. pear puree
1/2 oz. litchi juice
2 drops rosewater
Served up in a martini glass
Garnish with litchi more
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