March 2012 - Park Avenue Club

Park Avenue Club
March 2012
Park Avenue Club Exclusive Bridal Event
Sunday, March 25th ~ 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free Admission ~ Call 973-301-8233 to RSVP by March 18th
Planning a wedding or vow renewal?
Help showcase Park Avenue Club by inviting your friends
to preview the most current premium bridal fashions, décor concepts
and entertainment ideas!
Vendors include: Nan Romano Bridal Gowns, Bella Bridesmaids,
Gisele’s Mother of the Bride Fashions,
Conroy’s Creations, Debbie’s Designs, Avenue Travel,
Allison Sargent Events, The Chatham Club, George Press Jewelers,
Enjou Chocolates, Bloomingdales Bridal Registry, Palermo’s Bakery,
Make up by Martini & MORE!!! PLUS…Meet Wedding Expert &
Best Selling Wedding Book Author, Sharon Naylor
BREAKFAST
7:00 am to 9:30 am
Monday - Friday
LUNCH
11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Monday - Friday
DINNER
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday - Saturday
Reservations are Recommended to Assure Excellent Service
“Happy Hour” in Charity’s Bar
Tuesday-Friday 5:00 to 9:00pm
$6.95
Thursday Night Trivia!
“POWER”
BREAKFAST
184 Park Avenue ~Florham Park, NJ
on TUESDAYS!
973-301-8233
www. parkavenueclub.com
Wine & Game Dinner
Thursday, March 8th
6:30pm ~ $80 per person
We have once again combined the talents of our award winning Sommelier, Wendy Tait and
our extraordinary Executive Chef, Arnold Kruck for what will be a spectacular game dinner
accompanied by the perfect wines. Visit the wild side with us as we enjoy delectable game and
game birds paired with wines that will please the most discerning palates. Make your
reservations EARLY for this sure sell out.
~First Course~
House Smoked Sturgeon with Russian Osetra Caviar
Potato Latke, Bulls Blood Lettuce, Champagne Buerre Blanc
2009 William Hill, Napa Valley, California, Chardonnay
~Second Course~
Cape Goose Berry, Sausage and Wild Mushroom Stuffed Quail
Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Rutabaga Puree, Micro Greens with Truffle Vinaigrette
2009 Maison Champy, Bourgogne, France, Pinot Noir
~Third Course~
Home Made Pappardelli
Chianti Braised Wild Boar Ragu, Imported Olives
2006 Davinci, Chianti Reserva, Italy, Sangiovese
~Fourth Course~
Seared Medallion of Cervena Venison with Hudson Valley Foie Gras
Braised Kale, Potato Puree and Cranberry Port Gastrique
2009 Chappelet “Mountain Cuvee”, Napa Valley, California, Blend
~Fifth Course~
Apple Tart Tatin with Vanilla Gelato, Candied Walnuts with Maple Syrup Drizzle
Coffee & Tea
Family Fun Afterschool Bingo!
Friday, March 9th
4:00 to 5:00 pm ~ $15 per person
Ages 5 and up
Let’s play BINGO and win PRIZES!
What a great way to make new friends
Afterschool snacks and soft drinks will be served.
Parents are welcome to stay and play along with their kids.
Why not make a reservation to stay for dinner afterwards?
Trivia!! In Charity’s Grille
Every Thursday in March
7:00 to 8:00pm
Happy Hour has just become a bit more challenging and FUN!
Compete with your fellow members and their guests on our new Trivia
Thursdays in Charity’s. Form your teams of two or more and test your
knowledge of virtually useless information to win PRIZES!
Reservations are required!
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration”
Saturday, March 17th
5:30 pm in Charity’s
$29.95 per person
Don’t let St. Paddy’s Day pass you by without a little celebratory libation,
Deliciously authentic
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Fish & Chips
Guinness Braised Lamb Stew
and MORE!
This casual bar event is a guaranteed good time for both you and your friends
as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with $3 bottled beer specials
Do not miss this great excuse to come out and be festive!
Park Avenue Club Deluxe Seafood Buffet
Friday, March 23rd
$55 per person
Reservations Available from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Straight from the sea to our table, the freshest seafood .
Our spectacular menu says it all..
Traditional Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce & Spicy Mustard Sauce
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Mixed Lettuces with Accoutrements and Dressings
Zuppa de Clams
Baked Oysters Rockefeller Style
PEI Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, Fresh Herbs & White Wine
Crab Stuffed Sole with Lemon Tomato Beurre Blanc
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs with Butter and Herbs
San Francisco Style Seafood Cioppino with Calamari, Crab, Flounder and Cockles
Cheese Tortellini with Roasted Eggplant, Grilled Balsamic Onions and Roasted Plum Tomato Sauce
Chef’s Assorted Desserts, Cookies and Brownies
PAC Friday Night Kid’s Club
Friday, March 23rd
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm ~ $15 per child
Includes a kid’s dinner, a family friendly movie plus games and activities .
Sorry, ages 4 to 10 years old only.
(Planned activities are not suitable for younger children)
Reservations are Required.
Wear your comfy clothes and meet new friends!
Coordinated by a certified elementary school teacher.
This is not a babysitting service.
Parents must dine at PAC and cannot leave the building.
Park Avenue Club Welcomes Our Newest Members
Thomas & Dean Reinauer Murray
Jeffrey & Iris Schwartz
Matthew McClane
Tom & Donna Moyer
Sean Fallon & Julie Grutta
Marilyn Knox
Brent & Amy Saunders
Andrew & Sole Anselmi
John & Joan McCusker
Richard & Patricia Prezioso
Jerry & Lorraine Kienlen
James & Lena Mignone
Dr. Jason & Jennifer Rothenberg
Jim & Sajal Hamilton
Members in the Media
Share Your good news with Park Avenue Club!
The prestigious achievements and awards of our members bring distinction to our Club.
Keep Up the Good Work, John!
Park Avenue Club member, John Hoover, has been named President of the Madison Board of Health.
When John retired from a career in financial services in 2009, he didn’t take much of a break, becoming
active in Habitat for Humanity among other worthwhile causes. John has instituted many successful
changes in the health department which also serves Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Morris
Plains, Butler and Victory Gardens.
Congratulations, Annette!
Park Avenue Board member, Annette Calabrese is being honored for her 40 years of dedication and
volunteerism by the Community Advocates of Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Annette began her service in
the Pastoral Care Department and her role was expanded when she was selected to be one of the first
volunteers trained to become a Patient Representative. Annette is a member of the Saint Barnabas
Auxiliary and was elected to serve on the board in 1974. In 1985 she became co-president of the auxiliary
and served 2 subsequent terms. She has served as 2nd VP, nominating chair and past president and past
president advisor as well. In 1996 she was asked to represent the auxiliary as a member of the New Jersey
Hospital Association Council on Auxiliaries Board. She was subsequently elected to serve as chair of the
Public Relations and Fund Raising Committees. Annette presently serves as chair for the auxiliaries’
Ancillary Fund Committee as well as on the advisory board of the Medical Center Health Care Services.
Most recently, Annette was extremely privileged to be asked to serve as a member of the Performance
Improvement Council.
We would be happy to feature your significant notable accomplishments in our newsletter.
Just email information about your good news to Margaret O’Keefe
at Margaret@parkavenueclub.com to be included in our “Members in the Media”
Congratulations March Anniversary Employees!!
Elizabeth Cuco
Eric Cortez
Wendy Tait
Rocco Scanniello
Margaret O'Keefe
T. J. Hoy
Robert Gardella
Michael Stranix
Server
Kitchen
Managing Director
Maintenance
Marketing Administrator
Kitchen Supervisor
Server
Captain
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Through our exclusive partnership with The Chatham Club we are excited
to offer this unique opportunity for Park Avenue Club members**.
For the month of MARCH and just in time to get in shape for bathing suit season,
as an added value to your Park Avenue Club membership we are pleased to announce
a COMPLIMENTARY reciprocal agreement with
The Chatham Club
484 Southern Blvd., Chatham
www.chathamclub.com
** First time visitors only, please
The Chatham Club offers the highest level of excellence, providing the best Fitness and Squash experience, in all of
New Jersey. TCC offers a place where members can increase their health and fitness level, under the guidance of
professional trainers-who care.
Enjoy full access to a state of the art fitness center with two cardio rooms, a free-weight room, resistance training rooms,
Spin Studio and a Kinesis and Power Plate Studio. Our reciprocal agreement also includes full access to 5 international
squash courts and 3 Round Robins each week. Choose from more than 100 group exercise classes each week in either of
our two Group Exercise Studios—including; Gentle Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Mat Pilates, Core Conditioning, Box-Fit,
Boxing Conditioning, Muscle Shock, Spinning, Boot Camp, Power Sculpt, Strength Training, Aerobic Intervals, Ballet
Bar Body, Perfect Body, Zumba, Kinesis and Power Plate.
Piano Sale to Benefit Charities of the Park Avenue Foundation
Friday, March 30th & Saturday, March 31st
Steinway & Sons and Park Avenue Club have once again partnered to provide you with a unique
opportunity to purchase a Steinway, Boston, or Essex piano at substantially reduced prices, while providing
support for the Charities of the Park Avenue Foundation.
For two days only, Steinway & Sons is offering an opportunity to choose from a select number of new, used
and restored grand and upright pianos. Steinway designed pianos are rarely discounted, but through this
special arrangement they will be sold at prices well below retail value. This exclusive event is by
appointment only and will not be advertised to the general public. In addition to the savings that you will
enjoy, a portion of the proceeds will directly benefit the charities of the Park Avenue Club.
Appointments will be scheduled on a first call, first served basis, but every attempt will be made to include
everyone who wishes to attend. Since many of the pianos offered are one-of-a-kind, we encourage you to
schedule your appointment early so that you may view the largest selection.
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please call 1-877-783-4692 after February 20th ONLY!
March 2012 Recipes of the Month
Please log onto our Club Website at www.parkavenueclub.com to get recipes
Garlicky Cajun Crab Bread Pudding
Courtesy of Executive Chef, Arnold Kruck
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Bourbon Baby Cocktail
Courtesy of Sommelier, Wendy Tait
PAC Business Women’s Forum
Wednesday, March 14th ~ 6:30pm
$15 per person
The mission of this group is to provide Park Avenue Club business women members and
their guests the opportunity to get to know each other and learn new and advanced
networking skills by participating in a number of activities that will help promote our
personal and professional relationships.
Women’s Leadership In and Outside of the Board Room
Leadership Styles, Successes & Myths
We will be welcoming Sally Glick, MBA, Principal and Chief Growth Strategist at Sobel & Co, LLC.
Sally has spent over 30 years in accounting marketing. She has spent her career working as a marketing
consultant assisting a wide range of CPA firms across the country. She was named Accounting Marketer
of the Year for 2003 and served as the President of the Board of Directors of the Association for
Accounting Marketing in 2004. She has also been listed on Accounting Today’s list of Top 100 Most
Influential People in Accounting for 2004, 2005 and 2006. Sally was selected as a Women of Influence for
2005 in NJ. She was recently selected by NJBIZ as one of their Top 50 Women in Business for 2008.
Crudités with ala carte beverages available Reservations are Required
Social Club Spotlight
Want to meet new friends who share your interests? Now is the perfect time to experience one or more of our
Social Clubs. No special membership or attendance requirements. Just join us for meetings that interest you.
Please feel free to bring along a friend as your guest. Our Social Clubs are a great way to introduce Park
Avenue Club to your friends and associates.
Mah Jong Club
Wednesday, March 21st
6:30pm
$10 per person
New members and beginners welcome! Join us every third Wednesday of the month for this great
way to make new friends and build our PAC community. If you have a mah jong tile set, please
bring it along to ensure that everyone can play. Reservations are required!!! Crudités will be
served and ala carte beverage service will be available.
Wine Enthusiasts Club
Wednesday, March 21st
6:30pm
$25 per person
We will be exploring the Wines of Spain. Attendees are ask to bring a 750 ml bottle of
Spanish wine. Spanish wines offer an incredible QPR and are very expressive of their terroir.
WEC chair, Marc Caruso will be sharing his experiences from a recent visit to the Rioja &
Ribera del Duero wine regions. An assortment of “tapas” will be served. Please RSVP no later
than March 18th to marc.caruso@gmail.com.
Cooking Club OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS!!!
Wednesday, March 28th
6:30pm
$20 per person
Cooking with Wine! When the topic of food and wine arises, the usual flow of conversation
revolves around what wine to drink with dinner. The topic that almost never arises: what wine to
put in dinner. The use of wine as an ingredient is usually controlled by only a couple factors:
white or red and what's open in the fridge. But there is more to cooking with wine than using up
last night's leftovers. Reservations are required, please contact Reception to let us know you will
be coming. Tasting with ala carte beverage service available.
Cigar Club
Wednesday, March 21st
6:00pm
$40 per person
Our 2012 season opens with a special guest from Villiger Stokkebye, owner Erik Stokkebye has
graciously offered to fly in and talk to us about some of their products and cigar trends. This is a
perfect way to get back in the groove of things for the year and reconnect with fellow Cigar Club
members. Cost includes a 3 cigar sampler, food, drinks (beer/wine) and a gift from Villiger
Stokkebye. To RSVP please contact John Passantino at Jpassantino@gmail.com
Park Avenue Club ~March 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Full Breakfast Buffet with
Omelet & Waffle Station
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Only $6.95 per person!!!
(regularly $12.95 per person)
NOW ON TUESDAYS ONLY!!!!
Up to 6 People- Main Dining Room Only –No Catering or P rivate Rooms
4
5
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
(Buffet Only)
Bring Your 6
Own Bottle of
Wine With No
Corkage Fee
“POWER”
Breakfast
7
BEAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
12
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
(Buffet Only)
Bring Your13
Own Bottle of
Wine With No
Corkage Fee
“POWER”
Breakfast
LUNCH
& DINNER
18
19
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
(Buffet Only)
20
BringYour Own
Bottle of Wine
With No
Corkage Fee
“POWER”
Breakfast
LUNCH
DINNER
PAC 25
Bridal Event
1:00 to 4:00 pm
26
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
(Buffet Only)
Bring Your27
Own Bottle
of Wine With
No Corkage Fee
“POWER”
Breakfast
LUNCH
& DINNER
8
Wine & Game
Dinner
14
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Women’s
Business
Forum
BREAKFAST21
LUNCH
& DINNER
Mah Jong Club
Wine
Enthusiasts
Cigar Club
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
LUNCH
& DINNER
Cooking
Club
10
16
17
Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
St. Patrick’s
Day
Celebration
Family Fun Join Us for
Afterschool DINNER
At the Club
Bingo!
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Trivia in
Charity’s
22
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Trivia in
Charity’s
29
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Trivia in
Charity’s
3
Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
BREAKFAST9
LUNCH
& DINNER
15
28
BREAKFAST
2
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Trivia in
Charity’s
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Sat
1
Trivia in
Charity’s
LUNCH
& DINNER
11
Fri
BREAKFAST23
LUNCH
& DINNER
Deluxe
Seafood
Buffet
Kid’s Club!
BREAKFAST30
LUNCH
& DINNER
Piano Sale
to Benefit the
Park Avenue
Foundation
24
Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
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Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
Piano Sale
to Benefit the
Park Avenue
Foundation
All member events which include food and beverage service
are subject to 7% NJ State Sales Tax and 20% Gratuity
The Park Avenue Club Is Unique In That It Provides Support To 11 Charitable
and Cultural Organizations Through The Park Avenue Foundation
PARK AVENUE CLUB STAFF
Executive Director
Director of Finance
Accountant
Executive Chef
Managing Director
Food & Beverage Manager
Catering Operations Manager
Catering & Events
Catering Administrator
Sous Chef
Office Manager
Marketing Administrator
Reception
Park Avenue Club
184 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Michael A. Frodella
Joann Roccanova
Maureen Canosa
Arnold D. Kruck
Wendy Tait
Jennifer Ochsner
Michael Stansfield
Inez Bennett
Cindy Basurco
Tim Durkos
Maureen McGuire
Margaret O’Keefe
Melody Hill
michaelf@parkavenueclub.com
joann@parkavenueclub.com
mcanosa@parkavenueclub.com
chef@parkavenueclub.com
wtait@parkavenueclub.com
jochsner@parkavenueclub.com
mstansfield@parkavenueclub.com
inez@parkavenueclub.com
cindy@parkavenueclub.com
souschef@parkavenueclub.com
reception@parkavenueclub.com
margaret@parkavenueclub.com
reception@parkavenueclub.com