MADE IN THE SHADE

It may not be October yet but the Oktoberfest celebration has already started at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant. Hearty Bavarian dishes are being served at all eight restaurants now through Sunday October 3.
In addition to their food offerings, the restaurant will serve their special Oktoberfest beer, a full-bodied amber lager with a malty, bready aroma and a firm malt flavor, balanced with mild bitterness and a clean dry finish. It is a traditional German festival beer.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant s eight locations include Maple Shade, NJ (124 East Kings Highway, 856-273-0300).

Courtesy of Radicchio
New Jersey Restaurant Week
September 19 – 25 

This fall, the New Jersey Restaurant Association is proud to bring back the second annual New Jersey Restaurant Week www.dineoutnj.com, created to celebrate excellent New Jersey eateries and highlight the bounty of produce and ingredients coming from the state. Many of New Jersey’s finest restaurants are offering promotional discounts and specials, encouraging diners to get out and take advantage of some delicious deals! Here are a few:

At SIMON PRIME (Atlantic City Hilton Hotel ) enjoy contemporary American cuisine from culinary star, Chef Kerry Simon. When you visit Simon Prime during Restaurant Week, get 20% off your check at dinner (tax, alcoholic beverages and gratuity excluded).  Simon takes advantage of the abundance of products from local New Jersey farmers when preparing his seasonal menu which features steaks, fish, seafood, chops, and organic vegetables. Must-try items include the Boardwalk Crab Cakes ($21), Meatloaf ($29), and for dessert, the classic Boardwalk treat, Cotton Candy ($9). The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609.340.7453

ELEMENTS  (www.elementsprinceton.com) is the home of inventive American cuisine prepared by Chef Scott Anderson. During Restaurant Week get 20% off of your check at lunch or dinner (tax, alcoholic beverages and gratuity excluded). Sample favorite dishes including the Local Melon Soup ($13), 48 Hour “Short” Ribs ($34), and for a sweet finish, the Peanut Butter & Banana Cream Pie ($14). 163 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609.924.0078

RADICCHIO (http://www.radicchiorestnj.com). The menu boasts homemade Italian dishes in a classic European environment, right in the heart of Ridgewood. During Restaurant Week, Radicchio will be offering its diners a complimentary dessert and coffee with the purchase of a dinner entrée. Entrée favorites include Capellini Seafood ($28.50), Rack of Lamb ($31), and Shrimp Risotto ($27) with delectable desserts including Tiramisu, Cannoli, and Crème Brulee among a wide selection of Ice Creams and Sorbets. 32 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, 201.670.7311
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