A Letter From Membership

JULY 2014
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A Letter From Membership
Monthly Events
Social Clubs Spotlight
Team PAC
Member Highlights
Monthly Recipes
Calendar of Events
Lifestyles
PAC
Keeping Members Engaged and Informed
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PAC at Madison Farmer’s Market
Thursdays: July 10th & 31st, August 7th
& 21st, Sept. 4th, October 2nd & 16th
Park Avenue Club is heading to the Madison
farmers market. Our culinary philosophy is
very much farm to table and through our
relationship with the Park Avenue Foundation
it is centered around the “Spirit of Giving”. It is
our goal to give back and what better way to
give back than to break bread with our
neighbors who support the same culinary
philosophy as the club. This is a wonderful
opportunity for the Chef to educate the market
goers on unique and creative ways to utilize the
best of the fresh produce. We will also create
exciting dishes for children as well so that a
vegetable becomes a friend and not a foe. At
the market you may also take advantage of their
Buy Fresh/Give Fresh -”Madison Shares the
Bounty” program. This is an initiative to bring
farm fresh produce to soup kitchen recipients
in Morris County.
Every week this season, shoppers will have the
opportunity to buy produce at the market and
drop it off at the markets “Buy Fresh/Give
Fresh” wagon right in the middle of the
market. At the end of the day all the produce is
picked up by Madison volunteers and taken to a
local soup kitchen and food pantry.
When you visit on the dates above make sure
to drop by PAC’s stand and taste the
chef’s creation.
A Letter From Membership:
Dear Members,
With the golf season in full swing remember that one of the many perks of
your PAC membership is exclusive reciprocal access to the following
golf clubs:
Basking Ridge Country Club, Basking Ridge, NJ
Metuchen Golf & Country Club, Edison, NJ
Spring Brook Country Club, Morristown, NJ
Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ
Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club, Whitehouse Station, NJ
Fox Hollow Golf Club, Branchburg, NJ
Rock Spring Club, West Orange, NJ
Maplewood Golf Club, Maplewood, NJ
Mount Tabor Country Club, Mount Tabor, NJ
Bowling Green Golf Club, Oak Ridge, NJ
Black Oak Golf Club, Long Valley, NJ
Raritan Valley Country Club, Bridgewater, NJ
Forest Hill Field Club, Bloomfield, NJ
The Club at Morgan Hill, Easton, PA
Callawassie Island Club, Callawassie Island, SC
Colleton River Plantation Club, Bluffton, SC
Wachesaw Plantation Club, Murrells Inlet, SC
Eastpointe Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Now is the time to take full advantage of this exclusive privilege with colleagues, friends & family. Also, If there is a club that you would like us to
reach out to for reciprocity either in New Jersey or around the world, all you
need to do is ask. For more information reach out to reception at
(973) 301-8233 or via email [email protected].
MONTHLY EVENTS
LOBSTER BAKE FRIDAYS
Fridays in July
Just off the waves of PAC’s annual
Lobsterfest, the fresh seafood isn't
stopping there. Join us for dinner on
Fridays in July for our Lobster Bake
MARGARITAVILLE
special. Enjoy a 1.5 lb Lobster, a dozen
beer steamed clams, chorizo sausage,
Thursday, July 17th
red bliss potatoes and corn on the cob.
6:30pm
When making your dinner reservation
$29.95
per Adult
just let our receptionist know you
Summer
time
is
for
warm breezes, cold
would like LOBSTER BAKE!
beverages and good times in the great
outdoors. Start off your weekend early
at PAC Margaritaville. We’ll bring an
JEANS WELCOME FRIDAYS island vibe to our pond patio with
tropical drink specials offered a la carte,
delicious food and the coolest tunes
Fridays in July & August
north of the Keys. Bring your flip flops
Welcome to the summer where we can and Hawaiian shirt because this is a
enjoy casual Fridays at work, long
casual fun event! You may not be able
vacations or a quick weekend trip down to change your Latitude BUT you can
the shore when the days are longer and
change your Attitude.
hotter. In the season where life relaxes
just a little bit, we have decided to here
BURGER NIGHT
at the club as well. On Fridays in July
Friday, July 25th
and August enjoy breakfast, lunch and
6:30pm
dinner in your favorite denim and enjoy
A la carte pricing
all of the great times the club has for
you in a more relaxed style.
Of all the amazing food the culinary
team prepares the one shocking item at
the top of everyone’s list is our
burger! If you have never enjoyed one
CASUAL SUMMER
of our burgers then “Burger Night” is
FAMILY DINNER BUFFET
for you. The chef will have several
types of burgers available and an array
of fun toppings and sides for your
Every Sunday this Summer:
choosing. This is a great casual night
July 13 – August 31
out at PAC for the whole family.
5pm-7pm
Burger Night Menu
24.95 per adult
Patties:
12.95 per child ages 6-12
8oz. Grilled Certified Angus Beef~ 8oz.
(Under 5 are complimentary)
Grilled Free Range Buffalo~ 8oz.
This is perfect way to wind down after a
Grilled New Zealand Lamb~ Grilled
fun filled weekend. Casual “come as
Portabella Mushroom~ Long Island
you are” dress adds to a stress-less
Fried Oysters with Garlic Aioli
evening at the Club. Members and
Fries:
guests are encouraged to wear jeans,
French Cut Fries, Truffle Fries, Sweet
shorts, sneakers and sandals. The buffet
Potato Fries, Beer Battered Onion Rings
will feature favorites that the whole
and many assorted toppings!
family can enjoy together. Reservations
are recommended as patio seating fills All Burgers are Served on Brioche buns
up quickly.
with House-made bread & butter pickles,
\
ketchup, lettuce, tomato & onion
It’s time to get out, get active and get
involved! Join the PAC team and Morris
Habitat Humanity as we build a home in
our very own community. Help us
finish construction on a home for a single
family in need right here in Madison
Almost one year ago the PAC members
below spent the day constructing
the home that we will help to
finish this August.
Who: You & Team PAC
What: Morris Habitat
for Humanity Build
Where: 13 Strickland
Place, Madison
When: Saturday,
August 23, 2014
8:30am - 4:00pm
rain or shine
Betsy Monaghan
PAC Liaison for
Morris Habitat at
the Strickland
Place site with
volunteer Linda
Lyon of Randolph
The Strickland Place House
Call Reception for Details
We Hope To See You There!
SOCIAL CLUBS SPOTLIGHT
CIGAR CLUB
Wednesday, July 9th
6:30pm
$60 per person
Summer is here and we have a new
“Signature Cocktail” menu. Come in for
Happy Hour this summer weekdays
between 5pm & 7pm and the Signature
Drinks will be 50% off! What a great
opportunity to try our new creations.
2014 Summer Happy Hour Menu
Basket of PAC Wings
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Oyster of the Week
Fried Calamari
PAC Hamburger of Week
Caesar Salad
Pizza of the Week
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Grilled Short Rib and Foie Gras Slider
Hand-Crafted Cocktails
PAC Pimm’s Cup
Pimm’s No. 1, Ginger Beer, Thyme, Rosemary,
Lemon, Strawberry, Cucumber
Blood & Sand
1
Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Cherry Heering,
Sweet Vermouth & Orange Juice.
Ginger Pepperita
House Infused Jalapeno Tequila,
Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur,
Lime Juice & Splash of Sour.
Privateer Punch
Shellback Spiced Rum, Shellback Silver Rum,
Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice,
Grenadine and Bitters.
Beer
Southern Tier “Live”
American Pale Ale
Allagash White -Witbier
Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale by Yard’s
Brewing Co. -English Strong Ale
Summit Saga -Indian Pale Ale
River Horse “Hop Hazard”American Pale Ale
Yuengling
Blue Moon
Heineken
Kick Back, Relax & Say Hello to Summer!
FRENCH CLUB
Wednesday, July 23rd
6:30pm
$25 per person
Summer is in full swing and what
better way to enjoy it than with a
cigar on your club patio! Come join
us on the PAC patio for a night with
Miami Cigar Co., makers of the La
Aurora, Nestor Miranda, Casa
Miranda, and many more. Try some
new cigars or revisit some old
favorites and bone up on your cigar
knowledge to be the hit of the next
back yard party. Please RSVP to
John Passantino by Friday the 4th of
July. [email protected]
Bienvenue a France... Whether you are
a Francophone or a Francophile join us
while we discover the cuisine and culture of different regions of the France.
We welcome all members regardless of
your French speaking abilities. Think
of this club as a soiree with good
friends enjoyed over a little wine and
light fare, all the while enriching our
knowledge of French culture and
experience.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS
FORUM
Exploring Island Wines
Take a trip to the islands. This month
WEC will Explore Island
Wines. Everyone is to bring a 750ml
bottle of wine from an island. Wines
from Sicily, Sardinia, Long Island,
New Zealand, Etc. If you wish to
join us please RSVP via email to
[email protected] no later
than July 23rd . (Flowered shirts are
Optional) The menu will include
such items as Long Island Duck and
New Zealand Lamb.
Wednesday, July 9th
6:30pm
$25 per person
Live a Healthier, Stress-free life
Lynn Langone is so excited to be
sharing with us some tips on living a
healthier and stress free life! Lynn is
entering her 14th year as a
Professional Massage Therapist and
loves her work. As a working single
mom and fitness instructor with over
15 years experience in the corporate
world, she understands the stress and
struggle involved in maintaining a
balanced life. Lynn's company, Mind
* Body * Spirit Massage & Wellness
is dedicated to helping you achieve
this delicate balance. Sports, maternity, cancer & geriatric massage as
well as myofascial release, are just a
few of the techniques in which she is
certified. She also teaches Zumba
BodyPump and Boot Camp
WINE ENTHUSIAST CLUB
Wednesday, July 30th
6:30pm
$45 per person
New to Park Avenue Club?
Looking to socialize and meet
your fellow members?
The PAC social clubs are a great
way to meet new people, make new
friends, and have exciting new
experiences. We have a variety of
clubs that are both culturally and
socially enriching. PAC social clubs
include: Cigar Club, Cooking Club,
Excursion Club, French Club, Mah
Jong, Motorcycle Club, Spirits
Club, Volunteer Club, Wine
Enthusiast Club, Women’s Business
Forum, & Writing Workshop.
Check your monthly newsletter for
events or contact reception
TEAM PAC
Catering Corner
KEY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Call (973) 301-8233
Or Email
[email protected]
Catering Managers:
Cindy Basurco & Inez Bennett
At Park Avenue Club it pays to plan ahead… Book your
holiday party now and take advantage of these
Sizzling Summer Savings!.
Park Avenue Club
2014 Sit Down Holiday Menu
Appetizers
(Please Select Two)
Baby Lettuces with Candied Walnuts, Roasted Beets,
Crumbled Goat Cheese & Apple Cider Vinaigrette ~ Fusilli
Pasta with Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan Reggiano &
Bolognese Sauce ~ Baked Eggplant Caponata Tart with
Micro Basil, Shaved Asiago, Extra Virgin Olive Oil &
Balsamic Reduction~ Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with
Chive Puree ~ Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish
Aioli & Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Entrees
(Please Select Two )
Sesame Crusted Salmon with Sherry Ginger Sauce ~
Pan Roasted French Cut Chicken Breast with Crispy
Shallots & Natural Jus ~ Pan Seared Filet Mignon with
Pearl Onion Demi ~ Roasted Cauliflower Steak with
Roasted Root Vegetables, Braised Spinach &
Red Pepper Coulis
OR
*Duet of Filet Mignon and Herbed Shrimp*
Desserts
This is the perfect opportunity to showcase Park Avenue
Club to your friends, business clients/colleagues, neighbors
and fellow members of social organizations. We invite you
to take an active role as an ambassador at your club by
introducing new members to the benefits and value of
membership and help to ensure the Club’s growth and
prosperity. If your invited “Key Member” continues their
membership past the two month preview you will receive:
$100 Food & Beverage Credit for an Evening Member
referral and $200 Food & Beverage Credit for a full time
Choice Membership. Please look for your certificates.
BREAKFAST WITH CHEF
AT DANARAY FARM
In the month of July, chef
Arnold will be taking an
excursion to DanaRay
Biod ynamic Fa rm in
Branchville, NJ and wants to
bring you along. The date is
July 19th and we will be
meeting at the farm at
10:00am. Chef Arnold will
be providing continental
breakfast for everyone to
enjoy. You will also be able
to purchase and pick fresh
berries and other produce.
A true farm to table
experience.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
JOANNE MITCHKO
CLUB ADMINISTRATOR
(Please Select One)
Coconut Snowball Cake with Wild Berry Compote ~
Duet of Mini Linzer Tart & Dulce de Leche Crème Brulée
~ Flourless Chocolate Cake with
Grand Marnier Crème Anglaise
$68.00 Per Person Plus Tax & Club Gratuity
*$64 Per Person Plus Tax & Club Gratuity for Duet Selection*
For more information and the 2014 Holiday Buffet Menu
please contact catering today.
JoAnne Mitchko is the newest addition to the Park Avenue
Club team. She brings with her an extensive hospitality
background and 15+ years of Catering and Sales experience.
JoAnne will be assisting both the Catering and Membership
teams and is looking forward to continuing her career at
such a unique and philanthropic venue.
JoAnne lives in Florham Park with her Madison Police
Officer husband Ed and 2 ½ year old son Danny.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
KATE LEIBY & BEN SCHNEIDER
APRIL 5, 2014
(Below)
NEW MEMBERS
Mike & Theresa Fernicola
William & Barbara Ralph
Ernest & Dorothy Del Guercio
Lawrence & Debra Frankel
Glenn & Pamela Gray
MEMBERS IN THE MEDIA
CHRISTINA SMITH & GREG KREHA
APRIL 19, 2014
KATIE DOSTER & FRANK BARRA
MAY 3, 2014
(Below)
(Above)
Jude M. Pfister's fourth book,
America Writes Its History, 1650-1850
has just released!
About the Book: By turns irreverent,
sympathetic and amusing, America Writes Its
History, 1650-1850 adds to the public discourse
on national identity as advanced through the
written word. Highlighting the contributions of
American writers who focused on history, the
author shows that for nearly 200 years writers
struggled to reflect, or influence, the public
perception of America by Americans.
This book is an introduction to the development
of history as a written art form, and an academic
discipline, during America’s most crucial and
impressionable period. America Writes Its
History, 1650-1850 takes the reader on a
historical tour of written histories--whether
narrative history, novels, memoirs or plays-from the Jamestown Colony to the edge of the
Civil War. The thread of history running
through these two centuries from Jamestown to
Fort Sumter is encapsulated by this question:
What exactly did we, as Americans, think of
ourselves? And more importantly; What did we
want non-Americans to think of us? In other
words, what was (and is) history, and who, if
anyone, owns it?
EMILY FLAVIN & JUSTIN ROSCKES
MAY 24, 2014
(Above)
CONGRATULATIONS NEWLYWEDS!
OUR LATEST CONTRIBUTION
Park Avenue Club would
like to thank artist Tine
Kirkland Graham for
painting a picture of the
building & gifting it to the
Club. The painting has
been hung in the main
hallway & now a part of
the permanent collection.
Photo Above:
Park Avenue Club
By Tine Kirkland Graham
Thank You Tine!
MONTHLY RECIPES
Recipe
Cocktail
Of the month
of the Month
Grilled Skewered
Chicken Dipped in
Smoky Paprika
Garlic Sauce
INGREDIENTS:
12 wooden skewers
2 lbs boned, skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
4 tbsp minced garlic, sautéed until slightly brown in olive oil & chilled
2 bell peppers, large diced for skewers (optional)
2 Spanish onions, large diced for skewers (optional)
1 tsp coarse kosher salt
1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup peeled roasted red peppers (canned or fresh)
1 slice crusty bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Soak wooden skewers in cold water at least 30 minutes before using.
In a large bowl or re-sealable plastic bag, combine chicken, cilantro, 3
tbsp. olive oil, lime juice, 2 tsp. minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to
coat, then marinate, chilled, 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, put roasted peppers, Spanish paprika, bread, vinegar,
sautéed garlic, and 1/4 cup olive oil in food processor and whirl until
puréed; sauce will be thick (take on Romesco).
3. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high (you can hold your
hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 3 to 4 seconds). Thread chicken
onto skewers, alternating large diced peppers and onions if wanted,
discarding marinade. Lay skewers on grill (cover if using gas) and cook
4 minutes. Turn skewers over. Cook 4 minutes, until chicken is browned
and cooked through. Serve hot, accompanied by sauce and a squeeze of
fresh lime.
Enjoy!
Official
of
Cocktail
4
1
20
on
Wimbled
Pimm’s Cup
INGREDIENTS:
1 ¼ oz. to 2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1
1 Sprig of Rosemary
1 Sprig of Thyme
1 Sprig of Mint
1 Slice of Cucumber
1 Strawberry Quartered
½ oz. of Lemon Juice
Ginger Beer
DIRECTIONS:
In the bottom of a 10-14oz glass muddle
Cucumber, Thyme, Mint and Rosemary. Add
Pimm’s and Lemon. Stir. Add Ice and balance
with Ginger Beer. Garnish with Strawberry.
JULY 2014
Sunday
Monday
SUMMER HOURS OF
OPERATION
Tuesday
1
Wednesday Thursday
2
3
Breakfast: Tuesday – Friday
7:00am to 9:30am
Lunch: Tuesday – Friday
11:30am to 2:30pm
Dinner: Tuesday – Sunday
5:30pm to 9:00pm
6
7
Friday
5
4
SHUT DOWN WEEK– CLUB CLOSED
8
9
10
Cigar Club
Power Breakfast
11
12
Lobster Bake
Women’s Business
Forum
B.Y.O.B
CLUB CLOSED
13
CLUB CLOSED
14
Saturday
Evening Dining
15
Jean Friday
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
16
Evening Dining
17
Power Breakfast
Evening Dining
18
Evening Dining
19
Lobster Bake
Margaritaville
Jean Friday
Cellar Selections
Casual Summer
Family
Dinner Buffet
20
B.Y.O.B
CLUB CLOSED
21
Evening Dining
22
Evening Dining
23
Power Breakfast
Evening Dining
24
Evening Dining
25
Evening Dining
26
Lobster Bake
French Club
Burger Night
Casual Summer
Family
Dinner Buffet
27
B.Y.O.B
CLUB CLOSED
28
Evening Dining
29
CLUB CLOSED
Jean Friday
Evening Dining
30
Power Breakfast
Casual Summer
Family
Dinner Buffet
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
31
Wine Enthusiast
Club
B.Y.O.B
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
Evening Dining
Evening Dining
Evening Dining
Evening Dining
PAC VALUE DAYS
Tuesday Power Breakfast:
50% off Breakfast Buffet
Tuesday BYOB: No Corkage Fee for
Members $20 savings
Wednesday Cellar Selections:
Discounted Wines Selected by
Sommelier 50% Savings
The
PAC Family
Executive Director: Michael A. Frodella
Director of Finance: Joann Roccanova
Accountant: Maureen Canosa
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Executive Chef: Arnold D. Kruck
[email protected]
Managing Director: Wendy Tait
[email protected]
Director of Operations: Troy Titus
[email protected]
Food & Beverage Manager: David Gillespie
[email protected]
Catering & Events: Inez Bennett
Catering & Events: Cindy Basurco
[email protected]
[email protected]
Club Administrator: JoAnne Mitchko
[email protected]
Member Services: Maureen McGuire
[email protected]
Member Services: Michelle Vargas
[email protected]
Member Services: Ashley Abbington
PARK AVENUE CLUB
184 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: 973-301-8233
[email protected]