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NEWS FROM
THE FROG and THE PEACH
July 5, 2011

*Walk-Around Tasting: Wines from the Mediterranean Islands, Featuring Cantine Argiolas
*Our Annual Festival of Peaches
*Opera Dinner with Wines from Quintessa
*Blueberry Season at the Bar
*Views from the Garden: Pictures of Summer on our Patio

Walk Around Tasting Series
Island-Hopping in the Mediterranean Islands, Featuring Cantine Argiolas
Friday July 22, 7:00
$49

Antonio Argiolas, fifth generation proprietor of this extraordinary Sardinian estate, will join us to taste and talk about his wines. Producer of ‘Turriga’ (comparable to the finest “Super-Tuscans”)to simpler but delicious whites and reds fashioned from indigenous Sardinian varietals, Argiolas is one of the most respected wineries in Italy.

In addition, Pete Reseskas and Pasquale dePinto of Winebow will be here to taste wines from Sicily, Corsica, Majorca, Porquerolles and the Greek island of Santorini.

Promising to be a lovely summer night for any wine-lover.

Our Annual Festival of Peaches
Mid-July to mid-September
$59 or $105 with wines

A celebration of our beloved eponymous summer fruit.
Five course tasting menu with or without wines.
Peaches in all their summer glory

Opera Dinner with Wines from Quintessa
Friday, August 19
7:00
$130 plus tax and tip

Rising-star soprano Victoria Cannizzo will be performing in our garden room for an evening of beautiful music, food and wine.

Victoria Cannizzo is a Millburn, NJ native who earned her undergraduate degree in music from the University of Chicago in 2004 and a Master of Music degree in opera from Binghamton University.

Ms. Cannizzo made her Carnegie Hall debut in November, 2007 in Mahler’s Eighth Symphony and was the soprano soloist in Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark in May, 2008.

Her recent roles have included Liù in Turandot, Donna Anna in the Russian opera Kammenyj Gost, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, Elsie Maynard in the Yeoman of the Guard, Mabel in the Pirates of Penzance, and Adele in Die Fledermaus.

Jeff Sapara of Quintessa Winery will be hosting the evening, speaking about the music and the wines he will be presenting from Huneeus Vintners. Those of you who were with us for last year’s Italian Opera night will remeber Jeff’s amazing extemporaneous performance, both entertaining and informative. This year, actually knowing the musical program beforehand, he promises to do an even better job.

The wines for the event will include Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Faust Cabernet Sauvignon and the stellar Quintessa.

Menu and more information available soon. Call us at 732 846 3216 ext 0 to reserve.

Fresh Jersey Blueberries

Yes, we have them. At the bar, we’re featuring two classics with a blueberry twist:
Blueberry Mojito
Blueberry and Basil Gimlet
A cocktail that’s good for you

View from the Garden

Seating for lunch or dinner. Also available for weddings, showers, birthdays or business. Call Jack at 732 846 3216 ext 16

Frog and the Peach
29 Dennis St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 846-3216
Restaurant Information

*In the Garden,Tapas and Spanish Wines, June 10
*Father’s Day
*Late Spring Menu

On the Burner:
*Walk-Around Tasting-Island Hopping in the Mediterranean
*Elijah’s Promise
*Annual Peach Festival
*Opera Dinner

In the Garden
Tapas and Spanish Wines
One Night Only
Friday June 10
Seating from 5:00 to 9:00

Spanish-inspired small plates from Chef Bruce,
Spanish wines selected by Jim Mullen
A la carte pricing

In the garden, an imaginary summer night in Spain. Over the last decade, Spain has become the destination for lovers of great wine and food. On June 10, we make a modest attempt to take you there.

Bruce brings the kitchen to the garden and will be there to prepare Iberian delicacies as you order them. Informal service and seating, any time between 5:00 and 9:00. Jim, just back from a trip to Madrid, Rioja and Ribera del Duero (and still lost in the dream) has an extensive assortment of wines on hand and has recommended pairings for each dish. Sample a range of wines and dishes of your choosing.

Father’s Day
Sunday, June 19
4:30 to 9:00

Do something nice for Dad. Come together for a beautiful family meal at the Frog. Choose from our regular menu or holiday specials designed to make him happy:

Soft Shell Crabs or
Waygu Beef Flat Iron Steak

Late Spring Menu
Spring is on the table

As we move further into the year, the rythams of the seaon bring more spring products into our kitchen and on to ou menuu. Now both the a la carte and prix fixe menus showcase the early harvest.

Some highlights:

*Local Asparagus Salad
White Anchovy, Pea Shoots, Capers, Spring Onion Sherry Vinaigrette

*Seared Local Sea Scallops
Warm Salad of Fava Beans, Arugula, Fresno Pepper, Citrus Carrot Vinaigrette

*Pan Roasted Halibut
Cockle Clams, Snap Peas, Fregola, Whipped Lardo Crostini, White Wine Broth

On the Burner:

Walk-Around Tasting – Island Hopping

Wines from The Mediterranean Islands of Greece, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Mallorca….in conjunction with Pete Reseska and Winebow wines.
Friday, July 22 7:00 pm
$49

Elijah’s Promise: A Chef’s Night

Moving people from hunger to wholeness; alleviating hunger and empowering lives.
Monday June 27 · 6pm- 9pm
At the Palace at Somerset Park.
For tickets and information, www.elijahspromise.net

Annual Peach Festival!
Mid summer – Mid September
Peach Tasting Menu
$59 or $105 with wine

Opera Dinner
Encore! This August, watch for more news

Frog and the Peach
29 Dennis St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 846-3216

*Easter Menu
*New Early Spring Menu
*The Shen Yun Performing Arts at State Theater
*Mothers’s Day
*May Parties

On the Burner:
*Graduation
*Tapas Night

Easter
Spring is in the Air

Sunday April 24
Seating from noon to 6:00pm

Offering a 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu with choice of Appetizer, Main Course and Dessert $49.50 per person (excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

Wonderful Spring dishes and a perfect place to bring family and friends together

To Preview the Easter Menu

New Early Spring Menu
Spring is on the table

During the last two weeks Bruce has been unrolling our new Spring menu. Now both the a la carte and prix fixe menus showcase the fresh, young products of the season.

Some highlights:

Frisée Salad
Wild Boar Sopressata, Muscat Grapes,Sunny Side Egg, Mustard Vinaigrette, Croutons

Local Asparagus Salad
White Anchovy, Pea Shoots, Capers, Spring Onion Sherry Vinaigrette

Pan Roasted Halibut
Cockle Clams, Snap Peas, Fregola, Whipped Lardo Crostini, White Wine Broth

Seared Local Sea Scallops
Warm Salad of Fava Beans, Arugula, Citrus, Fresno Pepper, Carrot Vinaigrette

See the menu

Mother’s Day
Sunday May 8
Seating from noon to 7:00pm

Offering a 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu with choice of Appetizer, Main Course and Dessert.

$59 per person (excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

ShenYun Performing Arts at The State Theater

What are you doing the weekend of May 6 and 7th? How about checking out The Shen Yun Performing Arts show at The State Theater!? Some culture, some entertainment and a great dinner at The Frog and The Peach. Get your tickets and make your reservations for dinner. Remember, The F&P has a great 3-Course Pre-Theater Menu for only $42!

http://www.statetheaternj.org/Shen_Yun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0_qRwEJx7Y

May Parties

It’s the season of celebration and new beginnings. We are the place to host your event: for a beautiful setting, wonderful food and wine, warm and polished service. Private parties of all kinds: Small Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Birthdays…

Call Jack for more information
Jack Tagmouti
732 846 3216 ext 16

See our party information

On the Burner:

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
Sunday May 15.
12:30 to 8:30

We will be adjusting our hours; opening at 12:30 pm and serving our spring a la carte Dinner menu as well as our Frugal Farmer and Farm to Table Tasting Menu

Reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
732-846-3216 x 0

Tapas in the Garden
Friday June 10

The Chef’s in the garden room with small Spanish-inspired dishes and Jim will be just back from Spain with new and delicious things to drink.

A different, more informal type of dining….

Wine Classes!

Understanding the Great Wine Regions of France
A Series of Three Classes: Fridays at 7:00 This Spring
April 1: The Rhone
$175 all inclusive for 3 sessions
Individaul session $65
Stay for Dinner and get 1/3 off wine

An introduction to the wines of France, seen through the lens of it’s three greatest wine making regions. Looking at the distinctive history, traditions, commerce, regulatuions of each region, we’ll discuss, taste and learn a greater appreciation for some of the world’s finest wines.

Classes will be led by Jim Mullen, for the past 6 years, General Manager and Wine Director of the Frog. Jim has been working with wine since the 1980′s; thirteen years at Montrachet, the acclaimed Tribecca wine destination; Wine Director for the Morrel Wine Bar at Rockefeller Center; currently serving on the tasting panel of Wine and Spirits Magazine.

Call for your tickets 732-846-3216

Spring is just around the corner, the corner of Hiram and Dennis:
Spring time Lunch Bounce-Back

Have Lunch at The F&P any Monday to Friday in March and get a $10 Gift Certificate to use at any other lunch this month! Get them and redeem them at the bar, in the dining room or in the garden. The only catch is that you have to be here.

BYOB Wine Dinner – The Menu
Friday, April 8, 7:00 pm
$120 per person all inclusive

We make the menu, you bring the wine to match and share with your neighbors. Orchestared by Jim and Claude Dufresne, we’ve posted the menu with suggsested wine pairings on our web site.

Have some great bottles that you’ve been saving but can’t decide when to drink? A great opportunity to dip into your cellar and share that special wine with other oenophiles who will appreciate it as much as you do.

Each guest brings one bottle. When the attendee list is confirmed, we will contact you to coordinate our wine line-up to make sure we have the right variety of wine styles for the menu.

View Menu with Wine Suggestions

Call Jim or email for tickets or more information.
jmullen@frogandpeach.com

On the Burner:

New Brunswick Restaurant Week @
The Frog and The Peach
April 3 – 16
3-Course Spring Prix Fixe Menus
$19 Lunch
$35 Dinner
See the Dinner Menu
See the Lunch Menu

Easter
April 24
Prix Fixe Holiday Menu $49

On the road again, The F&P out in the community
Share our Strength
Taste of the Nation
The nation’s premier event to end childhood hunger. April 11 from 6 to 9.