NEW RECIPE!!!!!!!!!

CLAMS OREGANATA
12 Clams (opened on the ½ shell)
½ lb. Bread Crumbs
1 tbl Parmesan Cheese
½ tbl Oregano
¼ tbl Paprika
¼ tbl Parsley
¼ tbl Garlic Powder
3 tbl Lemon Juice
3 tbl Olive Oil
½ tbl Tabasco Sauce

-Mix all ingredients except the clams in a large bowl then press the filling onto the tops of the clams and bake for 8 -10 minutes at 350 degrees

ENJOY!!

RECOMMENDED WINE: PINOT GRIGIO

NEW RECIPE!!!!!

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SOUP

* 8 oz. canned pumpkin puree
* 2 qt. heavy cream
* 1 tsp. pumpkin spice
* Salt and pepper to taste

It's This Easy!

Blend and whisk all ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
Reduce mixture by 25% of volume.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serves 6.

ENJOY!!!

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CALAMARI

1 Lb. Fresh Squid
2-4 Hot Cherry Peppers Seeded and Thinly Sliced
1 Tomato Seeded and Diced
1/2 Small Red Onion 1/2 Inch Sliced
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
1 Clove Minced Garlic

Drizzle Calamari with Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt, and Pepper
Grill Calamari until cooked keeping them nice and tender
Heat olive oil and butter in sauce pan, add garlic until slightly brown, then add peppers, tomato and red onion. Sautee until mixture becomes soft, (8-10 min.) adding more olive oil if necessary. Add juice of lemon and balsamic vinegar and continue to mix. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Place grilled calamari over sautee and finish with drizzle of balsamic reduction for dipping.

Enjoy!!

Recommended Wine: Merlot

WORDS FROM A HAPPY CUSTOMER

If you’re looking for tasty casual Italian cuisine, then Gaetano’s is for you.

Before we were seated, we were first shown some of the available specials that were on display. They all looked very good. We were very impressed with the black fettuccini with swordfish and cockle clams, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever seen that on a menu at any restaurant I’ve ever been to.

The only disappointment for me was the inability to order Sangria by the glass. They only sell wine by the bottle or you can bring your own. I couldn’t justify buying a whole bottle as I’m not that big of a wine drinker nor is my other half.

Our first appetizer choice, Calamari Calabrese, was not available, so we went with the traditional fried calamari. No biggie. Either way we were set on having squid, so we were just glad to have at least one squid option available to us. The spicy Mediterranean Caponata sauce that comes with the calabrese version sounded really good, though. So I guess we’ll just have to go back and try that another time.

I chose their signature dish Lamb Osso Buco as my entree. It took a while to prepare, as the server warned me, but I was patient. Good things come to those who wait, right? In this case, yes! The lamb was succulent and tender while the pappardella pasta was right on. Together it was a hearty, satisfying dish and worth the $24.95. It was a lot of food so I needed a box. It will be a great lunch tomorrow.

He ordered the stuffed flounder special. Stuffed with all the seafood he loves - lobster, shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat - it was a hit! He noted the crispy potato “cake” that came with it was also very good.

It was a lot of food, so we could not even think about dessert. I’m sure they are wonderful, though.

In summary, we enjoyed our first dining experience at Gaetano’s and will definitely go back some time.

P.S. WE NOW HAVE THE CALABRESE 7 DAYS A WEEK!!

To read more of Marilyn's blog visit http://redbankblues.wordpress.com/

BLACK MISSION FIG SALAD

-12 oz. baby greens, washed and dried
-20 black mission figs
-Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
-1/2 cup balsamic reduction
-8 slices prosciutto de parma

Place baby greens on four separate plates. drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Place slices of prosciutto over the greens. Slice figs in halves or quarters and place around the plate. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.

Balsamic Reduction:
Put 1 cup balsamic in sauce pan with 1/4 cup sugar
Heat until reduced by half
Set aside until it cools

ENJOY!!

GAETANO'S ASKS...

Are the Yankees in, or are the Yankees out?

Will the bullpen hold up? Will the Yankees bats stay hot?

Let us know how far you think the Yankees will go this season...

The person closest to the right outcome will be eligible to win a prize to be determined at a later date by the Gaetano's staff.

Simply leave us a comment with your best guess and the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the Yankees' season.

Will it be golf in mid-October for Joe and the crew, or will the Yankees be going all the way to the World Series?

Let us know and find out just what you can win!

WEEKEND REVIEW

THERE'S A BIT OF A CHILL IN THE AIR AS THE FALL SLOWLY SNEAKS UP ON US, BUT GAETANO'S CONTNUES TO BE A HOT SPOT EVERY WEEKEND NIGHT.

THE RESTAURANT WAS FILLED TO THE BRIM SATURDAY AS LINES OF EAGER CUSTOMERS FORMED DOWN WALLACE STREET WAITING TO JOIN US FOR DINNER.

CHEF DAGO TOOK US DOWN UNDER THIS WEEKEND WITH HIS AUSTRALIAN BARAMUNDI. IT'S A LIGHT FLAKY WHITE FISH SIMILAR TO TILAPIA AND IT WAS COMPLIMENTED BY A LEMON AND WHITE WINE SAUCE. LET'S JUST SAY THIS FISH WAS JUMPING OUT OF THE WATER AND IN TO PEOPLE'S BELLIES ALL WEEKEND LONG!

ANOTHER WEEKEND FAVORITE FROM THE SEA WAS THE GRILLED SWORDFISH SERVED WITH SHRIMP AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS IN A LEMON, BUTTER, WHITE WINE SAUCE. SIMPLE BUT DELICIOUS IS THE RESPONSE WE GOT.

AND IF YOU WANT TO TURN THE HEAT UP EVEN MORE, ALL OF OUR WEEKEND FISH SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE IN A BLACKENED STYLE. RUBBED WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF FRESH HERBS AND SPICES AND SERVED OVER A BABY GREENS IT'S JUST WHAT YOU NEED TO GET YOUR TASTE BUDS GOING.

IN OTHER WEEKEND NEWS, LAMB OSSO BUCCO BEWARE, THERE'S A NEW MEAT IN TOWN.

THE CENTER CUT PORK SHANK HAS BEEN GETTING RAVE REVIEWS SINCE IT FOUND IT'S WAY TO OUR MENU LAST WEEK. IT'S SLOW COOKED AND BRAISED WITH ROOT VEGETABLES
THEN SERVED OVER A SUN DRIED TOMATO RISOTTO FINISHED WITH A RICH WHITE WINE TOMATO SAUCE.

SO IF YOUR TORN BETWEEN THE TWO, FLIP A COIN. IF IT LANDS ON HEADS GET THE PORK OSSO BUCCO THIS WEEK AND THE LAMB THE NEXT TIME YOU VISIT.

THEY'RE BOTH THAT GOOD!

CHECK BACK DURING THE WEEK FOR MORE GAETANO'S NEWS AND EVENTS.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

GAETANO'S REMEMBERS

IN MEMORY OF THOSE KILLED, INJURED, OR EFFECTED BY THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11TH 2001









OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.

WEEKEND REVIEW

WELL LABOR DAY CAME AND WENT AND THE KIDS ARE HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL, BUT THE SUMMER STUCK AROUND FOR ONE MORE WEEKEND.

THE SUN WAS OUT, THE WEATHER WAS HOT, AND CROWDS WERE OUT AT GAETANO'S IN FULL FORCE FOR ONE LAST LATE SUMMER HURRAH.

THIS WEEKEND CHEF DAGO SERVED UP HIS NEWEST HOMEMADE HIT--ASPARAGUS FLAVORED FETTUCINNI WITH ROCK SHRIMP, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PLUM TOMATOES, IN A LIGHT GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, AND PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE.

ANOTHER NEW SPECIAL, RIB VEAL CHOP MILANESE MADE IT'S WAY TO THE GAETANO'S WEEKEND MENU--THE SUCCULENT PIECE OF VEAL WAS BUTTERFLIED AND SEASONED WITH FRESH ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS AND SERVED OVER A BED OF ARUGULA WITH A WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE. IT WAS THEN FINSIHED WITH SOME DELICIOUS GRILLED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS.

FANS OF OUR FAMOUS LAMB OSSO BUCCO WERE TREATED TO A TASTY ALTERNATIVE TOO--PORK OSSO BUCCO. THE CENTER CUT SHANK PLEASED PALLATES AND FILLED BELLIES ALL NIGHT LONG WITH IT'S DELICIOUSLY PLEASING SLOW COOKED FLAVOR SERVED OVER SUN-DRIED TOMATO RISOTTO AND FINISHED WITH A RICH WHITE WINE TOMATO SAUCE.

SO WHETHER YOU PLAN ON CATCHING UP WITH FAMILY, OR YOU'RE LOOKING TO CELEBRATE WITH A LARGE GROUP OF FRIENDS, MAKE GAETANO'S YOUR SPOT ANY NIGHT OF THE WEEK.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

BE A GAETANO'S CHEF!

Do you want your favorite family recipe to be featured at Gaetano's?

Simply send us the steps to making your favorite dish and our culinary staff will choose their favorite.

The winning dish will appear on Gaetano's Specialty Menu for a week.

And get this, we're going to name the dish after YOU and give you a $25 Gaetano's Gift Card.

The winning recipe will also get a permanent spot right here on the Gaetano's blog.

So send your recipe by clicking on the COMMENT button below or email us at info@gaetanosredbank.com

We look forward to tasting your best recipes real soon!

LUCK BE A LADY TONIGHT!!

IT WAS ANOTHER GREAT GIRLS' NIGHT OUT AT GAETANO'S!

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR PICTURES!

TONIGHT WAS OUR MONTHLY DRAWING FOR A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE.

CHECK BACK SOON FOR AUGUST'S LUCKY LADY.

AND SPEAKING OF LUCK BE A LADY, THERE WAS EVEN SOME DICE ROLLING AND TILE BUILDING TONIGHT!!

A GROUP OF LADIES TOOK ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPACIOUS PRIVATE PARTY ROOM, WITH DINNER AND A GAME OF MAHJONG. (ANYONE WHO KNOWS THE CORRECT SPELLING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.)

IT'S JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW YOU CAN USE THE DINING ROOM FOR JUST ABOUT ANY FUNCTION.

JUST GIVE US A CALL AND WE'LL TRY OUR BEST TO ACCOMODATE YOU FOR ANY FUNCTION OR EVENT!

GAETANO'S FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD AND MISSION FIGS SALAD IS GAINING MORE AND MORE FAME EVERY DAY.

FOR DINNER, THE GRILLED SWORDFISH OVER A BED OF DICED VEGETABLES WAS A HUGE HIT, AS WAS OUR NEWEST HOMEMADE BLACK SQUID INK FETTUCINNI.

AND OUR HOMEMADE DESSERTS CONTINUE TO BE A FAVORITE EVERY LADIES NIGHT OUT TOO!

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE SETTLING DOWN WITH OUR HOMEMADE ZABAGLIONE OR ORANGE SORBET.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR NEWEST WEEKEND SPECIALTIES, AND UPCOMING PROMOTIONS.

AND FEEL FREE TO DROP US A COMMENT ABOUT YOUR GAETANO'S EXPERIENCE BY CLICKING ON THE COMMENTS BUTTON BELOW.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

BROCCOLI RABE AND CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP

CHICKEN MEATBALLS
-1 lb ground chicken
-1/4 cup breadcrumbs
-1 egg
-1/4 cup parmesan cheese
-pinch of salt and pepper
Combine ingredients and mix in a bowl forming small meat balls.

-1 cup ditalini pasta
-2 carrots peeled and 1/4 inch diced
-2 celery stalks 1/4 inch diced
-1 onion 1/4 inch diced
-2 cloves minced garlic
-4 cups beef stock
-4 cups chicken stock
-2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans drained
-Pinch of red pepper flakes, salt and pepper (to taste)
-Handful of Parmesan Cheese
-Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Coat bottom of large pot with olive oil. Sautee carrots onions, celery and garlic for 3-5 minutes or until garlic begins to brown slightly. Season veggies with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Add beans and cook for 1-2 minutes mixing veggies together. Add beef and chicken stock and let simmer.
Meanwhile, bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil in a separate pot and add broccoli rabe. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes.
When broccoli rabe is done add to soup, and add handful of parmesan cheese. Bring soup to a boil and add meatballs 10-15 minutes before serving. Add 1 cup ditalini 6-8 minutes before serving. Serve with extra parmesan cheese to taste.

ENJOY!

GAETANO'S UPCOMING EVENTS!!

COME JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT FOR OUR WEEKNIGHT PROMOTIONAL EVENTS!

THIS TUESDAY NIGHT WILL BE AUGUST'S FOURTH TWISTED TUESDAY!

IT'S BEEN GIVING BIG GROUPS AND FAMILIES A REASON TO DINE WITH US ALL MONTH LONG!

OUR PRIVATE PARTY ROOM HAS BEEN FILLING UP QUICKLY SO BE SURE TO CALL AHEAD FOR A RESERVATION!

AND BE SURE TO JOIN US THIS THURSDAY FOR OUR MONTHLY LADIES' NIGHT DRAWING!

ONE LUCKY LADY WILL WIN A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

CHECK BACK FOR PICTURES AND THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THIS MONTH'S WINNER.

SIMPLY CLICK ON OUR VIP COUPONS, PRINT 'EM OUT AND HEAD TO GAETANO'S!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

GAETANO'S WEEKEND REVIEW!

THE SUMMER IS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAY, BUT GAETANO'S CONTINUES TO BE A WEEKEND HOT SPOT HERE IN RED BANK!

ONCE AGAIN, GROUPS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BOTH BIG AND SMALL HEADED OUR WAY TO GET THEIR HANDS ON SOME OF CHEF DAGO'S NEWEST WEEKEND SPECIALS.

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN OUR PRIVATE PARTY ROOM, AND 3 COURSE SUNDAY CHRISTENING CELEBRATION ROUNDED OUT ANOTHER FLAWLESSLY TASTY WEEKEND WITH US HERE AT GAETANO'S.

ONE OF THE SUMMER'S BIGGEST HITS HAS BEEN GAETANO'S HOMMADE FETTUCINNI.

THIS WEEKEND DAGO WHIPPED UP A BLACK FETTUCINNI WITH COCKLE CLAMS, SWORDFISH, DICED PLUM TOMATOES AND A LIGHT ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THIS WEEK'S NEWEST HOMEMADE SPECIALTIES.

GAETANO'S NEW FLAT IRON STEAK WAS ALSO A HUGE HIT AMONG THOSE LOOKING FOR ONE LAST SUMMER SIZZLE.

GRILLED AND SERVED WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON, MASHED POTATOES AND FRENCH STRING BEANS, THE DISH PLEASED ALL OF THOSE WHO WERE LOOKING TO DIG IN TO A NICE BIG STEAK.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER BUSY WEEK HERE AT GAETANO'S!

STOP BY ON ONE OF OUR PROMOTIONAL NIGHTS, OR RESERVE YOUR TABLE EARLY IN THE WEEK FOR THE UPCOMING WEEKEND.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

GAETANO'S GIRLS' NIGHT OUT!! THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007

WELCOME TO THE GAETANO'S FAMILY!

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE PICTURES FROM ANOTHER GREAT GIRL'S NIGHT OUT!

IT CONTINUES TO BE A HUGE HIT EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

IF YOU FORGOT TO FILL OUT A LADIES' NIGHT PRIZE FORM FOR NEXT WEEK'S MONTHLY DRAWING FOR A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE, SIMPLY CLICK ON THE "COMMENT" BUTTON BELOW AND LEAVE US A COMMENT WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS AND BECOME INSTANTLY ELIGIBLE TO WIN.

AND WHILE YOUR HERE, DROP US A LINE AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THOUGHT OF YOUR GAETANO'S EXPERIENCE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERYTHING OUR BLOG HAS TO OFFER!

GOOD LUCK!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

LET'S TWIST AGAIN!

HISTORICALLY, TUESDAY NIGHT IS THE MOST QUIET IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS.

BUT GAETANO'S IS SAYING HISTORY SHMISTORY!

OUR NEWEST WEEKNIGHT PROMOTION, "TWISTED TUESDAY" IS GIVING PEOPLE A REASON TO CELEBRATE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT!

ONCE AGAIN, A LARGER THAN USUAL TUESDAY NIGHT CROWD SAID FORGET THE RAIN AND HEADED TO THEIR FAVORITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT FOR A GOOD TIME, WITH GOOD FOOD AND GOOD WINE.

WE HELPED TO CELEBRATE A FEW BIRTHDAYS AND ALSO WELCOMED A COUPLE OF OUR YOUNGEST EVER NEWCOMERS TO THE GAETANO'S FAMILY.

SPENCER RILEY AND HENRY JUST TURNED 4 WEEKS!!

NEITHER GOT A CHANCE TO TRY OUR NEWEST HOMEMADE BROCCOLI RABE FETTUCINNI, BUT WE WERE HAPPY MOM AND DAD HAD A NICE NIGHT OUT!

ENJOY THE PICTURES BELOW, FEEL FREE TO SHARE THEM WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

AND WHEN YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A QUIET NIGHT OUT WITH THE FAMILY, OR LOOKING TO CELEBRATE WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY IN OUR PRIVATE PARTY ROOM, MAKE GAETANO'S YOUR WEEKNIGHT SPOT.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRIVATE PARTY ROOM, CLICK ON OUR PRIVATE PARTY ROOM LINK AND READ ABOUT PLANNING THE PERFECT PRIVATE FUNCTION, IN OUR GAETANO'S 101 SECTION.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!

ANOTHER UN"FIG"ETTABLE WEEKEND AT GAETANO'S!

IF IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT IN RED BANK, IT'S A GIVEN THAT WE'LL BE JUMPING.

AND TONIGHT WAS NO DIFFERENT.

A LATE SUMMER COOL DOWN BROUGHT A HUGE CROWD TO GAETANO'S EAGER TO DIG IN TO CHEF DAGO'S NEWEST WEEKEND SPECIALS.

THIS WEEKEND'S NEWEST HOMEMADE FETTUCINNI IS A SUN-DRIED SWEET RED PEPPER TOSSED WITH MAINE LOBSTER AND JUMBO SHRIMP, FINISHED WITH GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, AND PARMESAN CHEESE.

LET'S JUST SAY THESE PLATES HAD WINGS, BECAUSE THEY WERE ONCE AGAIN FLYING OUT THE WINDOW ALL NIGHT LONG.

SOME NEWCOMERS EVEN TOOK A FEW MINUTES TO WATCH THE ACTION LIVE FROM OUR OPEN AIR KITCHEN, AS DAGO AND THE BOYS WHIPPED UP THEIR FAVORITES.

FEEL FREE TO TAKE A PEAK "BEHIND THE LINE" AND SAY HELLO AS YOU MAKE YOUR WAY TO YOUR TABLE.

THE FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD FROM LIONI'S IN BROOKLYN MELTED IN MOUTHS ALL NIGHT AS IT HAS ALL SUMMER LONG.

AS THE DAYS GO BY, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE ALSO STARTING TO REALIZE OUR DESSERTS ARE THE REAL DEAL!

PEOPLE ARE TRYING OUR HOMEMADE DESSERTS LIKE RASPBERRY INFUSED ZABAGLIONE IN RECORD NUMBERS.

IT'S THE PERFECT WAY TO FINISH THE PERFECT EVENING AT GAETANO'S.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR EVEN MORE NEW HOMEMADE SPECIALS AT GAETANO'S IN THE COMING WEEKS.

CHECK 'EM ALL OUT BY CLICKING ON OUR WEEKEND SPECIALTIES LINK.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

CELEBRATE AT GAETANO'S!

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS HAVE BECOME HIT NIGHTS AT GAETANO'S TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY WITH THE LADIES, OR SIMPLY CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

TONIGHT VIVIAN AND FRIENDS HEADED TO GAETANO'S TO CELEBRATE HER BIRTHDAY.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIVIAN!

AS ALWAYS IT WAS A NIGHT OF GOOD FOOD, WINE, DESSERT AND LAUGHS FOR EVERYONE.

THE HANGAR STEAK WAS A HIT WITH THE LADIES, AS WAS OUR HOMEMADE CARROT FETTUCINNI.

AND FOR DESSERT, A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING GOT PASSED AROUND.

OUR PEANUT BUTTER CUP ICE CREAM PIE AND VESUVIUS CAKE WERE A FEW OF THE FAVORITES.

SO WHEN YOU'RE LOOKING TO CELEBRATE, OR HAVE DINNER WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY HEAD TO GAETANO'S.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN OUR PLACE REAL SOON!

BE A GAETANO'S FOOD CRITIC!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!

LET OTHERS KNOW ABOUT YOUR GAETANO'S EXPERIENCE AND BECOME A GAETANO'S FOOD CRITIC.

STOP BY THE GAETANO'S BLOG AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE FOOD, WINE, SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE AND OVERALL DINING EXPERIENCE.

YOUR INPUT AND PARTICIPATION IS WHAT ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE AND PLEASANT DINING EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME YOU VISIT US HERE AT GAETANO'S.

SIMPLY CLICK ON THE "COMMENT" BUTTON AT THE END OF ANY BLOG ENTRY AND LEAVE A QUESTION OR COMMENT WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS.

BY LEAVING A COMMENT OR INQUIRING ABOUT A PRIVATE PARTY OR CORPORATE FUNCTION YOU CAN BECOME ELIGIBLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROMOTIONS AND EVENTS FOR GAETANO'S FOOD CRITICS.

NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!

TWISTED TUESDAY!!

It's Gaetano's version of "Let's Make a Deal."

Come join us for dinner tonight and you can receive 15% off your entire bill!

But, there's a catch--you need to print one of our "Twisted Tuesday" coupons right here on the blog.

Just double click and print, bring it to Gaetano's and consider it a done deal.

So bring the family, come out with your friends and head to Gaetano's to take advantage of our limited time offer exclusively set aside for members of our Gaetano's News Letter Club.

If you feel like ordering in for the family, you can receive 10% off your bill by printing out our take-out customer special coupon.

So whether you're joining us at the restaurant or ordering in for the family, make Tuesday your night to visit us at Gaetano's.

We hope to see your face in our place real soon!!

WE REMEMBER "THE SCOOTER"

We just learned the news of the passing of Yankees great Phil Rizzuto.

He was 89.

During his hall of fame career, Rizzuto won 7 World Series Championships and won the MVP Award in 1950. He also played in five all star games.

"The Scooter" was inducted in to the Hall of Fame in 1994.

After his playing career, the shortstop gained even more popularity as the quirky, idiosyncratic baseball voice of the Yankees.

He was probably most famous for the term, "Holy Cow" when describing a great play.

His biggest call as an announcer may have come on October 1, 1961, when he called Roger Maris' record breaking 61st home run on WCBS radio.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY!!

If it's Sunday, it usually means someone is celebrating with us here at Gaetano's!

We closed out a great weekend with two parties in our private dining room, including the Sweet 16 of Gaetano's favorite daughter, Kaila Cappello.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAILA!

Gaetano took care of the food and drinks with family style appetizers, an a la carte dinner, beer, wine and sangria. Aunt Carol decorated the room tirelessly with balloons and banners and Steve, Gaetano's house musician took care of the music and entertainment.

The room looked great, the family was out in full force, and it was a perfect Sunday afternoon at Gaetano's.

Enjoy the pictures below from Kaila's Sweet 16.

We hope it gives you an idea of the Gaetano's family atmosphere we create when you celebrate in our private party room.

To read more about planning a private party at Gaetano's visit our Gaetano's Tips section.

We hope to help you celebrate real soon!

KAILA'S SWEET 16 AT GAETANO'S

WHAT A SATURDAY NIGHT!

Well, we all know Saturday night's alright for fighting, but this Saturday night was alright for dining. The summer made a pleasant comeback, leaving the humidity and clouds behind, making it a perfect night for strolling the streets of Red Bank and stopping by Gaetano's for dinner.

Town was jumping and the restaurant was packed to the brim with large reservations of friends from out of town, regulars making their weekend visit, and first timers eager to eat at Gaetano's. A steady stream of walk-ins also lined Wallace Street waiting to join us.

You would have thought we were selling I-phones for $10!

But instead, Dago and the boys were serving up our 22 oz. Pork Chop, House Made Sweet Pea Fettucinni with Rock Shrimp, and Pistachio Encrusted Salmon. To start, a lot of people went for our Homemde Ravioli, Fresh Mozzerella and Mission Figs with Prosciutto de Parma. For dessert, people were diving on the Vesuvius Cake, and couples were sharing our Homemade Zabaglione, and Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie.

We appreciate the feedback about some of our new Gaetano's specialties, and we want to continue to hear from you. We hope you'll to stop by the blog and let us know what you think.

And while you're hear, help yourself to our recipes, check out our slide shows and keep an eye out for Gaetano's specials and promotions. Enjoy yourself, search for articles about your favorite wines, vote on our polls and take advantage of the overall Gaetano's experience.

We hope to see your face in our place real soon!

THE WEEKEND IS HERE!

Where did August go?

It's a dreary, rainy, October-like night in Red Bank, but that didn't keep people away from grabbing dinner at Gaetano's. Chef Dago has a new homemade pasta which is catching people's eyes and pleasing their bellies. Check out the homemade sweetpea fettucinni and some of the other specials ready to go this weekend.

Gaetano's also wants to congratulate Mary Ellen and Michael who are getting married in Red Bank tomorrow afternoon. They spent a nice quiet pre-wedding evening with us here at the restaurant and we wish them all the best tomorrow. By the way, the bride-to-be is in the pink and the lucky groom is the guy sitting across the table from her.

All the best guys!

The kitchen's open, the dining room is set.

We're ready for ya!

We hope to see you at Gaetano's this weekend.




CHECK OUT SOME OF DAGO'S WEEKEND SPECIALS BELOW!

WEEKEND FAVORITES!

GAETANO'S ALL ACCESS!!

FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD

Impress guests with this easy to make appetizer!

-2 lbs. fresh mozzarella
-4 beefsteak tomatoes
-Half pound roasted red peppers
-6 basil leaves torn
-Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-Balsamic Reduction
-Oregano Flakes

Slice mozzarella and tomato in circular pieces and alternate them around the platter.
Place roasted red peppers in middle of the plate.
Sprinkle torn basil on top of mozzarella and tomato.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Sprinkle oregano flakes

Enjoy!

Recommended Wine: Take your pick!

GARDEN STUFFED EGGPLANT

1 Medium Eggplant Cut in Half Legnthwise
1 Medium Zucchini Diced in 1/4 Inch Pieces
2 Beef Steak Tomatoes Seeded and Diced
3 Cloves Garlic Thinly Diced
1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella
6-8 Basil Leaves Torn
1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Preheat oven to 350
Hollow out eggplant then dice insides
Brush eggplant with 1 tbsp olive, sprinkle with salt and pepper
Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes, or until eggplant is tender
Meanwhile, coat large sautee pan with 2 tbsp olive oil
Sautee garlic until lightly brown, then add zucchini, tomato, eggplant and sautee 3-5 minutes.
Add bread crumbs and balsamic and mix until thickens
Stuff eggplant halves with filling and sprinkle with fresh mozzarella
Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese melts
Finish with fresh basil

Enjoy!!

Recommended Wine: Sangiovese

GAETANO'S WEEKEND FAVORITES!!

Did you join us at Gaetano's this weekend?

Are you headed our way sometime soon?

Leave us a comment with your email address and become a Gaetano's Food Critic.

You will become instantly eligible for Gaetano's exclusive events and promotions!

ENJOY A GAETANO'S CLASSIC AT HOME!

Linguini and White Clams: So simple, but so good!

-24 top neck clams
-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-pinch of red pepper flakes
-1 teaspoon roasted garlic
-1 teaspoon chopped garlic
-salt and pepper to taste
-quarter cup white wine
-1 cup clam juice
-1 tablespoon butter

It's this easy:
-Cook clams until they open
-Add parsley to taste-
-Serve over a bed of linguini

-Enjoy!!!

Recommended Wine: Pinot Grigio

BRING ON THE WEEKEND!!

It started out as a quiet, muggy Friday night at Gaetano's...and then 7:30 came around. Apparently, people were waiting for a bit of a cool down before heading to Gaetano's for dinner, but before we knew it, the tables were filled, the wine was being cracked and the fresh scent of Chef Dago's weekend specials engulfed the dining room.

Our customers couldn't resist summer favortites like the baby eggplant filled with crispy pancetta and finished with a balsamic reduction, or the patty pan yellow squash stuffed with goat cheese, and herbed breadcrumbs finished with a balsamic reduction. Many smile and think back to the days at Nonna's house before ordering the zucchini flowers sprinkled with parmesean cheese and served with marinara dipping sauce.

And then there's dinner, and the 22 oz. pork chop. It is becoming more of a Gaetano's specialty every day. Sauteed and served with hot cherry peppers, roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil and basil its got customers salivating before they even dig in.

Gaetano's Homemade Lemon Pepper Fettuccini is also leaving customers speechless. A loud MMMM is the typical response we've gotten from the homemade pasta dish with
shrimp and smoked salmon.

And on a hot summer night, who can resist one of Gaetano's new ice cream pies?
How about key lime, orange creamsicle, or peanut butter cup. Or cool off with a tartuffo, or an orange sorbet. Gaetano's features a number of other house-made desserts that are sure to please.

So when the sun goes down, and your appetite heats up head to Gaetano's.

For all of Gaetano's weekend specials visit our website, gaetanosredbank.com.

We hope to see your face in our place real soon!

SWORDFISH DI GIOVANNA

-Juice of one lemon
-Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-Sea salt, and freshly ground pepper
-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced
-Sprig of fresh mint, leaves picked and roughly sliced
-4 1/2 inch thick slices of Swordfish

Squeeze lemon juice in to a bowl and add 3 times the amount of olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the garlic, mint and oregano.
Heat a griddle or frying pan until very hot and season Swordfish or Tuna with salt and pepper.
Place in pan and cook for about a minute until golden. (slightly pink in the middle, but feel free to cook a little more)
Divide fish and spoon sauce over the top.

Recommended Wine: Pinot Grigio