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2008 Ultimate Dining
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FERRARO'S
SOUTH
This spectacular new
catering hall is owned and operated by the same family
that has been a part of the Westfield community for more
than 35 years. They are open seven days a week to
provide the personal attention your special function
deserves. There is a party planner on staff seven days a
week to make personalize the menu and make sure your
event is a complete success. Ferraro’s South is the
place for any gathering, including upcoming holiday
parties, baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties
and corporate events. They can accommodate up to 100
guests. There are a number of selections to choose,
including family-style buffet meals and customized
sit-down dinners. Cocktail party options feature
butler-style passed Hors D’oeuvres and premium meat
selections. While Italian dishes are a specialty, there
are mouth-watering options available to accommodate a
wide range of tastes. There is plenty of on-site
parking, so your guests won’t be frustrated looking for
a space.
Ferraro’s South
425 South Elmer Street
Westfield, NJ
(908) 233-9777
FIORINO
RISTORANTE
Located within walking
distance of the Summit Train Station, Fiorino Ristorante
is a romantic hideaway from the humdrum of everyday
culinary options. Comfortably spaced tables fill the
room that are surrounded by hand painted murals of
beautiful rustic sceneries. The warm, cozy atmosphere
lends itself perfectly to private conversations. Fiorino
was recently been awarded the coveted Diamond rating for
food and service by the American Academy of Hospitality
Sciences and the reasons are obvious from the moment you
enter the door. A full bar is available and the menu
offers exquisitely prepared Northern Italian selections
of antipasti, homemade pastas, expertly seasoned cuts of
meat and fish. An extensive wine list completes your
meal and for those of you with a sweet tooth,
traditional homemade desserts will more than fulfill
your needs. House specialties include Osso Bucco with a
rich demi glace and tender Papardelle topped with rabbit
ragout. Chef Carlo has been with this Manhattan based
restaurant family for the past 30 years. His treatment
of meats and seafood show the respect and love for food
gained through years of experience and passion. Menu
standouts include Sauteed Prawns Fra Diavolo in a spicy
tomato sauce and perfectly grilled salmon with a white
bean salad, frisee and tomato vinaigrette. All you meat
lovers out there will drool with anticipation waiting
for the Grilled T-Bone steak with balsamic glazed
cippolinis.
Fiorinos seats up to 130
people with a separate wine room available for private
parties up to 60, and by request they can also
accommodate larger parties of up to 120 people. Chef
Carlo and his staff are capable of outside catering as
well, bringing their magnificent culinary offerings from
their door to your gala. Appetizers run from $7 to $13
and entrees from $14 to $35. All major credit cards are
accepted. Lunch and dinner hours are from 11:30 a.m. to
10 p.m. weekdays and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and
Saturdays.
Fiorino Ristorante
38 Maple Street
Summit NJ
(908) 277-1900
GIOVANNA'S
Too often small weddings,
parties, and get-togethers get lost and forgotten in
big, impersonal halls or hotels. Giovanna’s is
distinctively different and surprisingly affordable.
However, Giovanna’s specializes in small affairs for 25
to 100 people. At Giovanna’s you won’t have to worry
about an assembly line staff rushing you through your
special day. You can enjoy a quiet intimate affair or a
lavish celebration, and know the place is yours, and
your affair is the main focus. Besides a private,
elegant setting, at Giovanna’s you’ll also be treated to
some of the finest Italian cuisine you’ve ever tasted.
From savory hors d’ oeuvres to sumptuous sit-down
dinners, you’ll be easily able to select the perfect
menu sure to please your most discerning guests. And
once your party has savored the last morsel of their
meal, Giovanna’s will bring out its piece de resistance,
scrumptious homemade desserts baked especially for your
affair. Whether you are about to plan a wedding,
birthday bash, anniversary party, bridal or baby shower,
bar or bat mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, or any special
occasion, come celebrate it at Giovanna’s and have your
special occasion become a memorable affair.
Giovanna’s
1462 South Avenue
Plainfield NJ
(908) 753-6900
GRAN
CENTURIONS CLUB AND FACILITY BANQUET
The magnificent Gran
Centurions Club was established in 1966 to foster
Italian heritage, promote civic good will, and assist
students in furthering their education. Combining great
value with terrific family fun, whether you’re looking
for an intimate dinner for two or a well-run affair for
400 or more, they’ll serve you well. The Gran Centurions
is a family oriented, multidimensional, private
Italian-American social club in the heart of Clark.
Featuring a banquet hall, three party rooms, a private
swimming pool, concession stand, bar, and picnic
grounds, Gran Centurions is the perfect place to hold
your special event. Always efficiently run and
meticulously managed, you’ll find peace of mind with a
staff of fulltime, certified lifeguards on duty. Ample
Convenient parking is available.
The club has undergone
many changes throughout its existence, both physically
and psychologically. But through these changes they
continue to serve the public in the highest standards
befitting the classic Gran Centurion tradition. Their
goal is to assure members and their families a summer of
fun in a safe, uncrowded, unhurried
environment. Here the emphasis is on good times, good
friends and good solid values.
During the summer months,
you and your loved ones can indulge in the Olympic sized
swimming pool. But that’s just the beginning. The
spacious, well-groomed facilities include volleyball and
basketball areas, badminton, horseshoes, shuffleboard,
ping-pong, boccieball, a separate kiddie pool and more.
Gran Centurions
440 Madison Hill Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1664
www.thegrancenturions.com
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