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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

GAETANO'S WEEKEND REVIEW

WHAT A WEEKEND HERE AT GAETANO'S!

SATURDAY GOT STARTED WITH A VERY SPECIAL CELEBRATION FOR A RECENT GRADUATE OF MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL. OVER 50 FRIENDS AND FAMILY PACKED GAETANO'S PRIVATE PARTY ROOM TO CELEBRATE WITH A PARTY AND 3 COURSE LUNCHEON. SUNNY SKIES AND A COOL BREEZE COMING THROUGH THE PARTY ROOM'S FRENCH DOORS MADE FOR A FLAWLESS AFTERNOON.

THEN, A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY NIGHT IN RED BANK BROUGHT FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO GAETANO'S BY THE CARLOAD! HUNDREDS TURNED TO GAETANO'S AS THEIR FIRST STOP BEFORE A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN. SOME WERE IN TOWN FOR FIDDLER ON THE ROOF AT THE COUNT BASIE. OTHERS WANTED TO FILL THEIR TUMMIES RIGHT BEFORE HEADING TO A LOCAL NIGHT SPOT. ONE COUPLE SAID THEY CAME TO GAETANO'S JUST TO GET A BREAK FROM THE KIDS FOR A NIGHT.

WELL, THEY ALL CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE.

CHEF DAGO'S WEEKEND SPECIALS WERE A HIT AS ALWAYS!

THE 22 OZ. DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOP WAS FLYING OUT THE WINDOW ALL NIGHT! BELIEVE IT OR NOT WE ACTUALLY SOLD OUT BY 8PM! BUT NOBODY FROWNED BECAUSE GAETANO'S SPECIALTY DISH, LAMB OSSO BUCCO WAS WARMING UP IN THE BULL PEN. THOSE SEEKING THE PORK CHOP HAPPILY SETTLED FOR THE DELICIOIUS LAMB DISH OVER A BED OF PARPADELLE PASTA. AND HAVE NO FEAR, THE DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOP WILL BE BACK ALL WEEK HERE AT GAETANO'S!

THE ZUCHINNI BLOSSOMS CONTINUED TO IMPRESS AS A SIMPLE BUT TASTY APPETIZER TO GET THE NIGHT STARTED. GAETANO'S MISSION FIGS WITH FRESH PROSCIUTTO OVER A BED OF MIXED FIELD GREENS ARE BECOMING A SUMMER FAVORITE TOO.

ANOTHER BIG HIT SATURDAY NIGHT WAS GAETANO'S RED AND WHITE SANGRIA. IT'S BEEN THE PERFECT COOL BEVERAGE ON A WARM SUMMERS NIGHT.

AND WHILE WE'RE ON THE SUBJECT OF COOLING DOWN, GAETANO'S NEWEST ICE CREAM DESSERTS HAVE BEEN A HUGE HIT ALL SUMMER LONG AS WELL. IT'S BEEN HARD TO FIND ANYONE WHO HASN'T LEFT THE RESTAURANT WITHOUT TRYING OUR NEW ORANGE CREAMSICLE ICE CREAM PIE, OR OUR KEY LIME ICE CREAM PIE. TRY ONE OF 'EM OUT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

CHECK BACK IN SOON FOR NEW FEATURES LIKE PICTURES FROM LADIES NIGHT AND OTHER EVENTS. ALSO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR GAETANO'S TIPS ON THROWING THE PERFECT PRIVATE PARTY, AND GET READY FOR AN INSIDE LOOK IN TO SOME OF GAETANO'S BEST KEPT SECRETS.

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