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Friday, May 18, 2012 7:00 PMOur 20th Anniversary 'Great Chefs of Stage Left' Dinner
 On May 22, 1992, Lou, Mark, and Francis opened Stage Left Restaurant on a not-yet-revitalized street corner in downtown New Brunswick.
On Friday, May 18, 2012, we will host a special anniversary dinner in Stage Left, with some wonderful chefs with whom we have had the great privilege to work. Each of these chefs made his mark here and we're so very grateful to have each of them back for one night of celebration. Won't you join us?
Along with our wonderful current Chef J.R. Belt, Chef Anthony Bucco, Chef Patrick Yves Pierre-Jerome and Chef Eric Martin will join us. Chef Bryan Mack, who was the long-time maitre d' of Stage Left, has gone on to be Chef and Manager in his own right. He was our pastry chef long ago and he will oversee dessert.
Hors d'Oeuvres at 7 PM...
 We will then sit to Lobster Wontons by Eric Martin...
 Followed by Pulled Duck and Foie Gras Ravioli by Patrick Yves Pierre-Jerome...
 Black Trumpets and Tuna Loin with English Pea Puree and Pea Tendrils by Anthony Bucco...
 A Duo of Aged Wagyu Strip Loin and 48-Hour Short Ribs with Gingered Carrots by JR Belt...
 And finally, Dark Chocolate Mille-Feuille with Hazelnut Mousse, Mocha Pot de Creme and Chocolate Cardamom Ice Cream by Bryan Mack.
Call 732-828-4444. $79.00
Saturday, June 02, 2012 An Intimate Evening with Marlo Thomas
Stage Left, Catherine Lombardi and The George Street Playhouse have partnered to present a luxury night on the town experience. Playhouse Director David Saint will host an intimate evening with the Legendary Marlo Thomas.
The "intimate evening" series is basically a discussion with a star of stage and screen. On Saturday, June 2nd, David Saint will host a discussion Marlo's incredible life and career, as well as her unique take on everyday life and current events. The delightful evening promises backstage stories and anecdotes sure to be touching, unforgettable – and funny.
A few special VIP tickets are available that include premium seating and an intimate post-show reception with Ms. Thomas. These are $125 from the theater box office. We have secured a number for our patrons that we've rolled into an extremely special Dinner Theater Package.
For $155, we can offer you the VIP tickets to the performance AND a premium Dinner AND a glass of Champagne before or after the show in Stage Left. For $145, we can offer the same in Catherine Lombardi. So for basically $20 or $30 more than the cost of the tickets alone, you get a great dinner as well.
And you get to support the theater, as portion of the proceeds benefit the Playhouse’s main-stage and educational programming.
Call 732-828-4444 or reserve online. $145 for Stage Left; $155 for Catherine Lombardi
Friday, June 08, 2012 7:00 PMCasablanca: A Staged Radio Play (in the Dining Room, by Raconteur Radio)
"...all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, and she walks into mine." -- Rick Blaine
Perhaps the greatest movie of all time, Casablanca celebrates its 75th anniversary, while we celebrate Stage Left's 20th. Our friends at Raconteur Radio will stage an old time Radio Play in The Stage Left Dining Room on Friday, June 8.
This WWII classic takes place in war-torn Casablanca and tells the tale of mysterious nightclub owner, Rick Blaine, his old flame Ilsa Lund and Victor Lazlo, her husband and the daring leader of the Czech underground. Skeletons keep falling out of closets in this epic tale of spies, Nazis, unrequited love and...well...a fabulous cocktail bar.
Rick must decide in the end what counts more, personal happiness or the countless lives and liberties that hang in the balance of the last Great War. Of course, there's no reason not to drink Champagne and wear really swell outfits while you're deciding!
If you've never witnessed a live radio play, you should. If you have, then you know it's time to do it again. We'll gather for light hors d'oeuvres and Champagne Cocktails at 7. The "On-Air" light will come on at 7:30, and the play will commence. Dinner is immediately following.
First Course
Lobster Vichyssoise (Chilled)
White and Green Asparagus with a Parmigianno-Reggiano Creme Brulee
Rich Oyster Pan Roast with Sherry and Champagne
Entree
Merguez Stuffed Lamb Loin with Mint and Moroccan Spices
Dayboat Black Bass with Pistou, Peas and Summer Sorrel
Organic Chicken Roulade with Anson Mills Polenta
Dessert
House-Preserved Nectarine Melba with Preserved Strawberries and Orange-Thyme Biscotti
Moroccan-Spiced Creme Brulee
Crepes with Spiced Strawberry
Price includes Radio Performance, Pre-Show Champagne Cocktail & Dinner. Cash bar will be open during performance. RaconteurRadio.com
Call 732-828-4444 or reserve online. $79.00
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:00 PMDiana Krall
See the Grammy-winning jazz pianist and singer-songwriter, Diana Krall in her State Theater debut.
For tickets visit StateTheatreNJ.org or call us and we'll reserve a table for dinner and have your tickets waiting here in the restaurant.
Call 732-828-4444 or reserve online.
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And don't forget--there are more great events scheduled at our other restaurant, Catherine Lombardi.
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