Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Pre-Theater - Oklahoma!

Rancho Tequileria


Another pre-theater dinner this month. Before we see Oklahoma! at Circle in the Square.








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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Start of Memorial Day Weekend 2017

DOPO La Spiaggia Hamptons

Amy found this restaurant with a GREAT price fix. Three courses for $35.  It makes us wonder what restaurant food is really worth... my dishes are on the menu at $23+$26+$15.

Notes

POLIPO / $24 grilled octopus, cherry tomatoes, basil

TONNO / $23 tuna tartare, marinated cucumbers, avocado



CAPESANTE / $35 pan seared scallops, Castelluccio lentil puree, vegetables

RAVIOLI / $26 carbonara sauce, parmesan, guanciale



Tiramisu

Flourless Chocolate Cake
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Sunday, April 21, 2019

Easter 2019

Easter at Home with Jim and Olga

Home

Amy and I opted for simple recipes that just look difficult.  Is there anything better? Notes
Olga made some fantastic sweet egg bread

Our great friends Jim and Olga

Barney with the beet-dyed hard-boiled eggs

Beet dyed hard-boiled eggs
Beet dyed deviled eggs
Asparagus Caprese Salad: Roasted asparagus with roasted cherry tomatoes, balsamic honey dressing, and parmesan cheese.
Italian Easter Pie. 
Prosciutto on the bottom, Mozzarella/Ham/Samami/Ricotta/Egg layer, Sweet Italian Sausage layer covered with Roasted Red Pepper, topped with Chopped Spinach below a crust. 

Bloody Mary with garnish of bacon, deviled egg, olives and gherkin pickle. 

Blood Orange semifreddo

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Jenn Gnecco is ENGAGED!!

Biggie's


Our good friend Jennifer Gnecco got engaged to Matthew Lawrence.  We went to dinner to celebrate and hear about their trip to Florida.
Notes

Biggie's Po Boy: Cajun fried whole belly clams with tartar sauce atop red cabbage and tomatoes on Italian bread
Turkey Chili:  Ground turkey, kidney beans, tomatoes, peppers and onions seasoned with chili spices & topped with cheddar cheese
Chicken, Shrimp & Broccoli Rabe BOWL:  Pan fried chicken, shrimp, garlic & broccoli rabe simmered in a chicken broth

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Secaucus Bonefish Grill for Happy Hour

Bonefish Grill


Expiring this week for $5. So we decided to come and see what it's all about.

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Beef Sliders

Cod Sliders

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