GAETANO'S 101: PLANNING THE PERFECT PRIVATE FUNCTION

For nearly three years now, Gaetano's has been hosting a variety of functions in its comfortable and classy private party room. We have welcomed thousands of people to the Gaetano's family celebrating first birthday's and 90th birthday's, communions and confirmations, bridal showers and baby showers, and just about any other occasion you can think of.

On the business side, Gaetano's private party room has doubled as a culinary boardroom, hosting business dinners and powerpoint presentations for a number of local businesses and major corporations.

The great thing about Gaetano's, is we afford customers the opportunity to transform and customize the room in a way that specifically fits their needs.

Most importantly, Gaetano's provides up to 4 delicious courses, served by our knowledgable and friendly waitstaff.
Let us share a few tips with you that will make your next private function at Gaetano's a perfect one!

# 1 What's the Occasion?

Feel free to suit the private room to your personal and business needs.
If you are celebrating a birthday or wedding, feel free to decorate with balloons or table settings and place cards to add your own personal touch to the party.
Tables will be arranged any way you want. We will also provide a cake table and gift table for the guests to see as they walk in.
For business dinners, our back wall is shaped perferctly to double as a projection screen, for powerpoint or slide presentations. We would also be happy to set up guest registration tables, where people can sign in and drop business cards, during such events as networking wine tastings.
The main thing, is to make the room your own for the evening.

# 2 What can we do about Wine and Drinks?

We would be happy to provide our guests with our house wines from the Westfall Winery. Pitchers of Sangria are also available. Gaetano's also remains a BYOB, meaning you can predeliver your own wine and beer, and create your own bar atmosphere before dinner. Gaetano's waitstaff will be happy to serve your guests drinks at the bar as they arrive and get situated. Soda and drinks for kids are included.

# 3 How do you Recommend we Order?

We pride ourselves in great food and service during all events. We offer a choice of 2 -4 course party packages. Get an idea of the various menus by clicking on each party package under the GAETANO'S FAVORITE LINKS.
Different types of parties call for different amounts of food, but each course is served in a manner specific to the flow of the event. Gaetano's chefs are experts in preparing hot, delicious food. To see the entire menu visit the Gaetano's website by clicking on Gaetano's Links.
Feel free to work with us in customizing your menu to fit your specific needs.

# 4 Who Should I Contact to Make this Happen?

Call Gaetano (Tom) or Jerry at the restaurant (732) 741-1321 to get things started. They will be happy to coach you through the ordering process and help you plan the perfect private function. You can also leave a comment on the blog or contact Gaetano's via email at info@gaetanosredbank.com.

Don't forget to click on the Gaetano's website to take Virtual Tour of the Private Party Room!

Gaetano's 101: Pairing Our Westfall Wines with Gaetano's Specialties

We want to give you a few tips on matching the perfect house wine with some of your favorite Gaetano's dishes. The right wine could compliment your dinner and bring out tastes and flavors you otherwise may not have tasted. We know many people have specific preferences when it comes to food and wine--many never stray from Penne Vodka and Pinot Grigio.

But when you try something new on our menu we hope we can help you find the perfect wine to compliment your meal.

Enjoy!


RED WINES

Merlot-Loaded with fruit with a smooth finish.

This red would go perfectly with our homemade potato gnocchi in a pomodoro sauce.
It would also soothe your pallate if you're eating a blackened fish. Although white is usually prefered with fish, blackened style makes Merlot favorable.
Also perfect for House Specialty, Lamb Osso Bucco

Petite Sirah- Inky dark and unfiltered, this wine show lots of character

This would be a nice choice for a dish with Prosciutto such as Mission Figs with Prosciutto di Parma.
It would also compliment grilled meat dishes, such as the Grilled Hangar Steak, or Pork Chops Contadina.

Cabernet Sauvignon- "The King of Red Wine Grapes" Full bodied wine has nice fruit aromas with sturdy tannins that have a smoothe finish.

You'll want to drink this with two of Gaetano's hearty favorites--the delicious Rigatoni Bolognese and Beef Braciola. Also great with Veal Slatimbocca in a mushroom demi-glace. It's the perfect compliment to a meal in the fall or winter.

Sangiovese-Made from the Chianti grape in the Tuscany Region of Italy. This garnet colored wine explodes with cherries and has a soft finish.

A favorite among Gaetano's customers because it matches just about anything authentic Italian. Derived from Sanguis Jovis in 16th Century Tuscany, meaning 'Jupiter's Blood.'
Try it with Calamari Calabrese to compliment the spices and crostini bread.
Or give it a shot with any authentic Gaetano's dish.



WHITE WINES

Both of our white wines are award winning and are favorites with a number of pasta and fish dishes. Enjoy them with white fish such as Tilapia or Swordfish or Pasta dishes such as Scallops Tuscany, and Fettucini Teresa with shrimp.

Chardonnay-Bright tropical fruit flavors with a hint of oak.

The perfect match for all Mediterranian Fish like Tilapia and Bronzino.
Also a favorite with Gaetano's Linguini and White Clam Sauce.
Try it with any white wine, garlic, and olive oil based sauce.
Chicken Carciofi, Chicken Franciase, and Shrimp Scampi.

Pinot Grigio- Light & crisp with hints of melon and spice

Also delicious with just about any seafood dish, regardless of a red or white sauce. A lot of Gaetano's sauces are tomato based, but infused with white wine, making them perfect for Pinot Grigio.
It's great with lightly breaded dishes such as Veal Cutlet Milanese.

Don't forget our two delicious Sangria's!
Spanish Passion Red, and White made with Peach Chardonnay and fresh fruit.


Enjoy Westfall Wineries Award Winning Wines at Gaetano's!

GAETANO'S GIRLS' NIGHT OUT: THURSDAY JULY 26TH, 2007

GAETANO'S GIRLS NIGHT OUT CONTINUES TO IMPRESS!

THE RESTAURANT WAS FILLED EARLY AND PACKED LATE WITH GROUPS OF LADIES WHO CAME OUT FOR A NIGHT OF FOOD, WINE AND LAUGHS.

WHETHER MOM AND THE GIRLS ARE STOPPING BY FOR DINNER AFTER SOCCER PRACTICE, OR THE LADIES ARE LOOKING TO MAKE A NIGHT OF IT, THEY'RE ALL MAKING GAETANO'S THEIR PLACE FOR A DELICIOUS, AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MEAL.

AT 8:30 PM JERRY HELD THE MONTHLY DRAWING, AND JANET HRBEK WAS JULY'S MONTHLY WINNER.
SHE WON A $100 DOLLAR GIFT CERTIFICATE TO A CLOTHING STORE IN RED BANK.

ENJOY THE PICTURES. FEEL FREE TO PRINT THEM AND SHARE THEM WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

WE HOPE TOO SEE AT GAETANO'S SOON!

DON'T MISS GIRLS' NIGHT OUT AT GAETANO'S!

GET TOGETHER WITH THE GIRLS AND HEAD TO GAETANO'S EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
LADIES NIGHT CONTINUES TO PLEASE, AS GROUPS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY LEAVE THE BOYS AT HOME FOR A NIGHT OUT AT THEIR FAVORITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT.
IT'S THE PERFECT WAY TO SPEND AN EARLY SUMMER NIGHT.
BRING AN APPETITE WITH A COUPLE BOTTLES OF RED AND WHITE, AND BE PREPARED FOR A STRESS-FREE NIGHT OF FOOD, WINE AND LAUGHS.

LADIES, IT'S YOUR NIGHT!

AND BE SURE TO CHECK BACK FRIDAY MORNING TO SEE YOUR PHOTOS FROM GAETANO'S GIRLS' NIGHT OUT AND HEAR ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND AT GAETANO'S!

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!

WELCOME TO GAETANO'S BLOG

Welcome to the first installment of the Gaetano's Blog.

This site will give you a first hand, behind the scenes look at what's happening here at Gaetano's, your favorite Italian Restaurant. We hope to make this blog not only informative, but fun and entertaining as well. Do you wonder who the man standing at the window yelling at the servers is? Do you want to know how we get our famous Osso Bucco to taste so darn good? Maybe you want to know a little more about our fabulous chefs or waitstaff. Well this will be the place to do that. We want to give you a unique opportunity to become a part of the Gaetano's family.

Most of all, we urge the participation of you, our valued customer. Stop by and drop us a line or ask us a question. Let us know what you thought about your meal or the service. Let us know about an upcoming party you may be planning, or inquire about a private party at your home. You can send us a comment by simply clicking on the "comments" button at the end of each entry.

Also keep an eye out for special Gaetano's blog features like articles about Gaetano's best kept secrets, Q & A with some very special Gaetano's customers and pictures and video from a variety of Gaetano's events .

It's an exciting time here at Gaetano's and we want you to share it with us!

Welcome, and please consider this your all access pass to all things Gaetano's.