Black Truffle Tasting Menu

Truffled Lobster Amuse

Seared Day-Boat Scallops
w/ Black Truffle, Parsnip Puree, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Air-Dried Jamon Iberico de Bellota

Roasted Truffled Pouisson,
Truffled Polenta Fries, Braised Leeks

NY State Veal Cheeks
with Black Truffles, Shaved Foie Gras, Sauce a Poivre

Mascarpone Cheesecake,
Truffle Honey, Perfect-Manhattan Marinated Cherries

Available Every Evening in Stage Left.

Call 732-828-4444 or reserve online. $149.00

Friday, January 13, 2012

The Wine Course at Stage Left
Beginning January 13th, we will offer our wine course. This will be our 22nd annual wine class. A lot has changed in the wine-world since I began teaching in 1990, and the course has changed right along with it. The class will meet for four consecutive Friday Evenings.

We'll convene at 7 PM and we'll guide you through an exciting and entertaining classroom-style tasting of wines organized in categories that will help you get the most out of each class.

After each class, we will offer a special 3-course price-fix dinner, featuring the wines of that class. We hope you will stay on and dine with us, and perhaps even meet friends or loved ones who are less interested in wine tastings and more about just joining you for some wine drinking!

You can take advantage of our menus paired with wine, or use your newfound skills and match wines yourself with dinner.

Classes 60-75 Minutes
Individual Classes: $100
4-Class Package: $379

This makes a Great Present for the wine lover in your life!
Gift Certificates available

Call 732-828-4444. Individual Classes: $100
4-Class Package: $379

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Red
The George Street Playhouse Presents The Tony-Award-Winning Play RED

Stage Left & Catherine Lombardi Present George Hendry Napa Valley RED 2007.

This phenomenal Cabernet blend is normally $79 but to attendees of RED (the play), a bottle of RED (the wine) will be $59 for the duration of the run

(Offer not valid February 11-14)

We will arrange to have your tickets waiting here at the restaurant for you.

Call 732-828-4444. $59 for the wine; tickets sold separately

Friday, February 03, 2012

New class added! The Wine Course at Stage Left: The Cabernets You Never Expected: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
See above for details.

Call 732-828-4444.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Two Glasses of Dom Perignon & The Road Less Traveled
I'm slightly off. That's Mark's considered opinion anyway; and he reminds me of it often. It's true of course; I am drawn to things off-the-beaten-path. In fact, I think you count on me for it. You count on Mark and me to find you crazy unusual spirits and foodstuffs and wines and winemakers. You may not realize however, that I am also drawn to places off-season. The beach after Labor Day is much more rewarding to me, and certainly more peaceful.

It is in this vein that I would like to suggest that you consider celebrating with your Valentine on Sunday, February 12 or Monday, February 13. Valentine's Day in both restaurants is going to be lively and fun and so is Saturday, February 11. Don't neglect the idea of an lovely and romantic dinner on Sunday or Monday as a romantic option. What is it they say at Apple, "Think Different?"

On Sunday and Monday the Dom Perignon will flow a little more freely than usual. All of the wines on our list $99 and above will be priced so that you and your partner can get Two 5-oz Glasses of Dom Perignon along with the bottle of your choice, for the same price the bottle alone usually costs. So why not come on the uncommon day and drink exceptionally! Our wine list in both restaurants is chock full of excellent Cabernet, Chardonnay, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Brunello and Barolo; but it's also full of the uncommon. I think we have the only Swiss wine section in NJ and our German and Austrian sections are the best in the state. Come and play in our wine cellar (figuratively speaking of course), with Chef JR's exceptional American cuisine in Stage Left or Brooklyn-Italian in Catherine Lombardi.

Call 732-828-4444 or reserve online. Price varies by menu and selections.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine's Day at Stage Left
The weekend of February 11-12, as well as Tuesday, February 14 are all going to book completely.

Restaurateurs Love the 14th of February (and whatever weekend is nearest), because every restaurant is full. Really. Every one! There are a lot of Last Minute Charlies out there, who become desperate as the day approaches: We have to turn away literally hundreds.

Please consider making your plans now. We'll make it a special evening. We're offering our a la carte menus in both restaurants, as well as our steak menu in Stage Left. It's all optional and it's all up to you.

If you would like to arrange for Flowers or Champagne to be waiting at the table or perhaps Theater Tickets, Hotel Accommodations at The Heldrich or a Limousine Service call Alex Hall at 732-828-4444 ext 200.

There is a $50 per person minimum at table in our restaurants Saturday February 11 and Feb 14.

Call 732-828-4444 or reserve online. Price varies by menu and selections.

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And don't forget--there are more great events scheduled at our other restaurant, Catherine Lombardi.