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Park Avenue Club
MAY 2015
Keeping Members Engaged and Informed
Dear Members, On behalf of the entire Park Avenue Club Team and our Board, we say an enormous
thank you and farewell to Kathleen DiChiara, the founder of the Community Food-
Bank of NJ. Kathleen, who began delivering food out of the trunk of her station
wagon is retiring and leaving behind an unbelievable legacy . The FoodBank is now
the second largest in the country and for that we, along with so many, are forever
grateful for her dedication and passion for caring for others.
Many of you have asked how you might become more involved in our Park Avenue
Foundation charities and this Spring we have the way. There will be a celebration
dinner honoring Kathleen on June 4th, P.G. Chambers School will be holding their
“Red Carpet Market” on May 29th & 30th, The Morris Museum will be celebrating
Indian culture in three exhibitions beginning May 2nd and the Boy Scouts of America
will be hosting their American Whisky and Bourbon tasting on May 28th.
With so much opportunity for involvement with these great organizations, we wel-
come your support in continuing our mission...The Spirit of Giving.
The PAC Team
In This Issue:
From the PAC Team
Membership
PAC Charities
Social Clubs Spotlight
Monthly Events
Monthly Recipes
Calendar of Events
Team PAC
Sincerely,
Welcome to the Club!
New
Look at Who and What is new!
MEMBERSHIP
Patrick & Loretta Thornton
Lisa Furman Ryan Powers
Brad & Heather Bischoff Michael & Terri Reynolds
Steve Christensen & Sarah Quinn Christensen Lori & Jared Rabinowitz
Christopher & Alyssa Ridente Jeffrey & Elena Greene
PAC Member Annette Calabrese
Honored and Recognized for Years of
Dedicated Service at St. Barnabas
Anna Wagner &
Dave Steinel
October 18, 2014
PAC Member Carl Scalzo
Author of “Essential Guide to IT &
All Things Digital”
PAC CHARITIES YOUNG EXECUTIVE
SOCIAL SOCIETY
Thursday, April 30th
(incl. dinner & house
Forty Years,
Six Hundred Million Pounds
of Food Distributed,
Millions of Lives Touched,
One Woman
In June 2015, Kathleen DiChiara, President and CEO of the Commu-nity FoodBank of New Jersey, will be retiring from the organization she founded 40 years ago. We invite you to help us pay tribute to Kathleen and all she has done to improve the lives of many by join-ing us at A Lifetime of Help; A Legacy of Hope: Celebrating Kathleen DiChiara. Funds raised through this event will be used to continue the important work to which she has dedicated her life. Contact reception for details 973-301-8233
“Essential Guide to IT & All
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE NATION May 2, 2015 – July 12, 2015
From the builders of some of America's earliest railroads and farms to Civil Rights pioneers to digital technology entrepreneurs, Indian Americans have long been an inextricable part of American life. The Morris Museum is proud to be the opening venue for this national tour of the first Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, which details the history of Indian Americans and their contributions to the United States from the 1700s to the present. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center, this exhibition explores the Indian American ex-perience and the community's vital political, professional, and cultural contributions to American life and history.
THE FABRIC OF INDIA May 1 – August 15, 2015
Brilliant saris, shawls, and accessories in a profusion of colors and patterns will be the highlights of this exhibition. They include rich gold and silver brocades, intricately hand woven and tie-dyed silks, luxurious velvet and lace, gossamer cottons, and beauti-fully patterned embroideries.
THE ABSTRACT IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART May 2 – July 12, 2015 This installation of 20th-century paintings by Indian artists explores the concept of abstraction as a vehicle for moving beyond culture through style, color, and form. These works explore style and color, as well as metaphorical facets of Indian culture.
The Morris Museum is located at 6 Normandy Parkway, Morristown, NJ 07960 and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fri-
day and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to
8:00pm on the second and third Thursday of the month. For more information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit
www.morrismuseum.org.
THE MORRIS MUSEUM
CELEBRATES
INDIAN CULTURE
IN THREE EXHIBITIONS
SOCIAL CLUBS SPOTLIGHT
Bourbon Club
Women’s Social Club WSC
Mahjong Club
Join members of varying Mahjong talent, for a unique and exciting night. If you own a Mahjong tile set, please bring it along to ensure that everyone can play.
Wednesday, May 27th 6:30 pm $45/pp
Wednesday, May 20th 6:30 pm $10/pp
French Club
You don’t need to speak French to be a part of this club. Francophone or Francophile, there is something for every-one. Join us as we get together to discuss all things French, eat French fare and do so all in great company.
Wednesday, May 13th
6:30 pm $55/pp
Join us this May when we can finally enjoy the warmer weather that makes smoking cigars that much more enjoyable. This is an amazing opportunity to relax and meet fellow cigar enthusiasts. Price includes cigars, great food and drinks. Oh...and in case you didn't hear...there is going to be an unbelievable announcement about June’s Cigar event. If you want to be in the know...please RSVP by Saturday, May 9th with the total number in your party to John Passantino [email protected].
How many times have you watched your favorite TV show, seen a great movie, watched some cutting edge current news events or were shocked about something your favorite enter-tainment star did and just wanted to talk to someone about it? This is a great way to get out, meet new people and have a blast while doing so. Join us this month as we discuss topics from politics to famous personalities.
“Wine and Swine”...explore the multifaceted ability to pair wines with the “other white meat”, Pork! Guests are asked to bring a 750 ml bottle of wine that will pair to Chef Arnold’s spe-cially crafted menu; Pulled Pork Bites on Hawaiian Bread, Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Maple Bacon, Mini Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches, House-de-Porchetta, Asian Pork Belly, BBQ Baby Back Ribs with House-Made Potato Chips, Mixed Greens with Toppings and Dressings, Chocolate Fudge Cake with Caramelized Bacon Bite, Cookies and Brownies.
Wine Enthusiast Club
Thursday, May 7th
6:30 pm $40/pp + Bottle of Wine
Cigar Club
Wednesday, May 27th
6:30 pm $25/pp
Hot Topics
Koppert Cress is one of the largest horticultural businesses in the world. After launching in 2002 in the Netherlands, they launched their first franchise in the United States in October 2006, a 30,000 square foot facility in Long Island, NY. They are in the business of growing Micro Greens, Mi-cro Vegetables, and Micro Specialties. We are thrilled to have Brand Ambassador, Natalie Dinina, on hand to present at our next cooking club. You will also enjoy a tasting of dishes with these amazing micro-products.
The benefits of essential oils have been linked to improved health and reduction of stress. Sharing these concepts and incorporating them into our lives can result in improved health. Come out to the WSC and listen to Maureen Quinones, as she shares her knowledge with us.
Wednesday, May 13th
6:30 pm $15/pp
Thursday, May 14th
6:30 pm $15/pp
Cooking Club
Thursday, May 14th
6:30 pm $25/pp
Join fellow Bourbon Club goers and taste your way through a couple of stellar bourbon classics. This month we will be featuring the lines of both Woodford Reserve and Maker’s Mark. Did you know that the red wax used on the Maker’s mark bottles has been used since the very first bottle rolled off the line? Come out and join us as we revisit why these two classics have been so popular for so long.
Silo Dinner Soiree
“Kickoff” to Cinco de
Mayo
Friday, May 8th 6:30 pm A La Carte
Mother’s Day
BBQ & Grill Wine Dinner
Kids Club
Y.E.S.S. Young Executive
Social Society
Friday, May 15th 5:30-9:00 pm $57/pp
May is the official month of BBQ. We have put together a finger lickin good wine dinner featuring all the best this style of cuisine gets fired up for.
Menu
Roast Cape May Oysters with Chili Lime Butter and Micro Celery
2013 Patrice Moreaux, “La Loge Aux Moine” Pouilly Fume, France
Cedar Plank Salmon with Grilled Cipollini, Baby Spinach and
Charred Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette 2012 Les Florets 3S,
Cotes du Rhone, France
Smoked Beef Brisket and BBQ Pork Tenderloin with Smashed Yukon Gold
Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus and Alabama White Sauce 2013 Orin Swift “Abstract” Napa & Sonoma, California
Grenache, Petit Sirah, Syrah
Vanilla Roasted Strawberries with Crème Anglaise, Shortcake
and Whipped Cream Coffee & Tea Service
Friday, May 15th 5:30-9:30pm $15/per child
Ages 4-12 may come to the club & enjoy dinner, a movie & arts and crafts. Let us be your built-in babysitter, while you relax & dine alone or with company. Don’t forget that your friend’s kids are welcome as well!
This is a special PAC society reserved for our young executive 40 & under socialite members. Join us on the Pond Patio for a great night out at our first annual Y.E.S.S. Bourbon and Bowties cocktail party. This is an open Y.E.S.S. event so friends and colleagues are welcome. Price includes cocktail fare, beer, wine & specialty bourbon cocktails.
Menu Bruschetta Station &
Wild Mushroom and Truffle Oil
Antipasto and Cheese Display
Tuscan White Bean Dip
Caesar Salad with Parmesan
& Croutons in Cones
Rigatoni with Short Ribs, Caramelized
Onions & Asiago Cream
BBQ Chicken Tenders
with Pickled Onion Slaw
The Cocktail demo and tasting is back after an extended hiatus. Join us for some all-time classics as well as a few homage creations and see what we’ve been up to these past 12 months. This may be just the inspiration you need to freshen up your cocktail repertoire be-fore summer entertaining begins. Includes light hors d’oeuvres.
Cocktail Class “Classics & Counterfeits”
Start your Cinco de Mayo celebration early with us Friday, as the Chef will be serving up some of his best Mexican fare. Why not wash it down with our special recipe $5.00 margaritas !
Menu
Yellow & Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with Guacamole and Fresh Salsa
Grilled Shrimp, Mango & Cheddar Quesadillas
Chorizo Empanadas
Cheese Enchiladas
Beef & Chicken Fajitas with Tradi-tional Accompaniments
Black Beans & Rice
Cinnamon Churros with Chocolate & a Fresh Fruit Platter
Friday , May 1st 6:00 pm $25/pp
What a great opportunity for those of you interested in meeting and socializ-ing with new people. Come out and dine with fellow members in our fabu-lous Silo room as this dinner social is all about you!
Reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis with a limit of 10 mem-bers for each Silo. The regular A La Carte dinner menu will be available for you and your fellow members so it is truly customized for your preference.
**This is a closed PAC event and is open to club members only.
Friday, May 29th 6:30 pm-9:30 pm $40/pp
Sunday, May 10th Seatings at
11:00, 11:30, 1:00, 1:30 $65/Adult $25/kids
5 & Under free
Mother’s Day is such an important day to get right. Let the club take out all of the planning, execution and clean up on this very special day. Not only will the entire family enjoy 50 feet of incredible buffet food displays, carving stations, raw bar, kids food and so much more but also, moms will enjoy a glass of complimentary sparkling wine. Make your reservations early as this is a sell out event at the club and is an annual tradition for so many of our club families.
Wednesday, May 20th 6:30 pm $40/pp
Cocktail of the Month
ENJOY
SMOKIN PEACHY KEEN
May is National BBQ Month and so we have sourced this perfectly delicious brew to serve up to family and friends at your next BBQ. Not only does this peachy batch taste great, but it is also prepared in a pitcher so that you are able to relax too and don’t have to worry about hopping up each time someone needs a drink
Ingredients 1/3 cup lightly packed mint leaves, plus small sprigs for garnish 12 ounces bourbon 4 ounces crème de pêche (peach liqueur) 4 ounces fresh lemon juice 2 ounces pure maple syrup 24 ounces chilled apricot or peach ale, such as Great Divide Peach Grand Cru Ice
Directions
1) In a pitcher, combine all of the ingredients except the ale, ice and mint sprigs and stir until the maple syr-up is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour 2) Add the apricot ale to the pitcher and stir well. Pour into 8 ice-filled highball glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.
ROASTED OYSTERS
of the Month
Recipe MONTHLY RECIPES
SERVES 6
SERVES 8
WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely sliced scallions 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons Sambal 12 fresh oysters shucked in shell 1 lime, cut into small wedges Directions 1) In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, cilantro, scallions, gar-lic, shallot, 2 tablespoons of lime juice and sambal. Spoon onto waxed paper and roll into a log. Place into the freezer until set. 2) Preheat a grill for high heat. 3) Place oysters on the hot grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until almost done. Slice the butter log into 1/4 inch slices, and place a slice on top of each oyster. Cover grill until the butter melts, then serve. Squeeze fresh lime wedges just before serving.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
CINCO DE MAYO KICKOFF
Evening Dining
2
Evening Dining
3
CLUB CLOSED
4
5
Power Breakfast
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
6
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
7
WEC
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
8
SILO DINNER SOIREE
Evening Dining
9
Evening Dining
10
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
11
12
Power Breakfast
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
13
CIGAR CLUB
WOMEN’S CLUB
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
14
HOT TOPICS
COOKING CLUB
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
15
BBQ & GRILLED WINE DINNER
KIDS CLUB
Evening Dining
16
Evening Dining
17
CLUB CLOSED
18
19
Power Breakfast
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
20
COCKTAIL CLASS
MAH JONG
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
21
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
22
Evening Dining
23
Evening Dining
24 CLUB CLOSED
25
MEMORIAL DAY CLUB CLOSED
26
Power Breakfast
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
27
FRENCH CLUB
BOURBON CLUB
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
28
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
29
Y.E.S.S. “BOURBON &
BOWTIES”
Evening Dining
30
May 2015
Breakfast: Mon.– Fri. from 7:00am to 9:30am Lunch: Mon. – Fri. from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Hours of Operation
Tuesday Power Breakfast: 50% off Breakfast Buffet Tuesday BYOB: No Corkage Fee for Members $20 savings Wednesday Cellar Selections: 50% Savings on Select wines
PAC Value Days
31 CLUB CLOSED
Executive Director: Michael A. Frodella [email protected]
Chief Financial Officer: Joann Roccanova [email protected]
Accountant: Maureen Canosa [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: Edgar Jovel [email protected]
Catering & Events: Nicole [email protected]
Club Administrator: JoAnne Mitchko [email protected]
Member Services: Maureen McGuire [email protected]
Member Services: Tammie Sholtis ___________________ [email protected]
The
PAC Family
