FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Devon Perry
+1 (856) 761-9986
Executive Director, GSWGA
Devon@NewJerseyWines.com
CHEF DAVID BURKE TO SUPPORT THE GARDEN STATE WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
WITH A SURPRISE AT HIS ‘DINNER IN THE DARK’ EVENT SERIES
David Burke Hospitality Management and the Garden State Wine Growers Association to partner for a new dining experience series
Haddonfield, NJ (June 16, 2023) – David Burke Hospitality Management and the Garden State Wine Growers Association will partner in Burke’s new series, Dinner in the Dark: a sensory dining experience. The most recent in the series on June 6 at Red Horse by David Burke in Rumson, was sold out. A second dinner planned for June 22 at THE GOAT in Union Beach, and a third dinner on July 12 at Red Horse.
Each dinner promises to delight and surprise diners with new dishes during the five-course “secret” menu paired with one signature cocktail, one glass of champagne, wines from notable regions and sometimes New Jersey wines (see details below for June 22 event). Chef David Burke is on-hand with an “edu-taining” narrative throughout the experience. Reservations are required; ticket price and venue information are below.*
“When planning our new ‘Dinner in the Dark’ series,” said Burke, “it occurred to me that New Jersey wine pairings would make the ultimate ‘blind tasting’ against notable wine labels. New Jersey wines belong on the table. The growers and makers have worked diligently to create wines that express impressive nuances. As a New Jersey native I think it’s time to recognize their efforts. I support local when ‘local’ meets my expectations, just like our legendary Jersey tomatoes, peaches and corn. I also love to have a bit of fun and continue to surprise,” explained Burke.
Dates, locations and details follow:
6.6.23 SOLD OUT
Red Horse, Rumson, NJ: Upscale, Asian-accented steakhouse
6.22.23
7 PM Dinner in the Dark
THE GOAT, Union Beach, NJ: Italian-American bistro
Maximum seating: 20-25 people
$85 per person
Ticket purchase link: https://thegoatbydb.com/event/6-22-dinner-in-the-dark/
*Please note the menu is subject to change and there will be no substitutions.
7.12.23
7 PM Dinner in the Dark
Red Horse, Rumson, NJ: Upscale, Asian-accented steakhouse
Maximum seating: 15 people
$100 per person
Ticket purchase link: https://redhorsebydb.com/event/7-12-dinner-in-the-dark-with-chef-david-burke/
While the menu and pairings are a secret, we can share a little bit about the vintners behind the bottles; for this occasion, including Bellview Winery, which was selected for the first event.
Bellview Winery is located on soil the Quarella family has been farming for a century in Landisville, Atlantic County. Bellview Winery opened its doors in 2000 and rapidly became recognized as one of New Jersey’s premier wineries. Jim Quarella, founder and president, and winemaker David Gardner take pride in crafting fine estate wines exclusively from the grapes cultivated on their 50-acre vineyard. There is so much variety, from award-winning whites to reds to their ever-popular Fiesta Sangria.
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About Garden State Wine Growers Association
The Garden State Wine Growers Association is a non-profit organization of New Jersey-based wineries, vineyards and allied businesses. It serves as a centralized information repository,
resource and clearing house for industry members, and offers a unified voice advocating for issues important to the entire range of New Jersey winery and vineyard operations. Central to this mission are efforts toward branding, marketing, public relations, education, and legislation and regulation for the furtherance of the vineyard and wine industries in the Garden State. For more information, visit www.NewJerseyWines.com.
Venues by David Burke Hospitality Group
Red Horse by David Burke, a modern-American steakhouse with sushi located in a charming, historic Victorian building that once housed the legendary Fromagerie, where David Burke worked while he was a Culinary Institute of America student.
Boasting a meticulously curated, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list, the restaurant is a chic, equestrian-art-filled setting serving a New York City level dining experience. Named “Best New Restaurant 2021” & “Best 30 Restaurants 2022” by NJ Monthly and “Best New Restaurant 2021”, Star Ledger. 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, NJ www.redhorsebydb.com (732) 576-3400 @redhorsebydb @chefdavidburke
THE GOAT by David Burke, a casual tavern with a fun vibe and a modern American and Italian menu, which recently received a three-star review by NJ Monthly. The review called the restaurant ‘“sassy,” noting the innovative gastronomic interpretations centered around the tavern’s custom-made wood-fired oven. Designed by Burke, a Hazlet native, the restaurant has quickly become a favorite neighborhood spot with a lively bar and bustling dining room. Check the website for weekly Bingo Nights, monthly comedy nights and wine dinners in the Chandelier Room. 1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735 (732) 264-5222 www.thegoatbydb.com @thegoatbydb @chefdavidburke
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