August

From the Executive Director...

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Keeping Your Business Thriving In the Doldrums of Summer

Making the Most of Your Summer

Director’s Letter

Social Clubs

Recipes of the Month

Member Highlights

New Members

Calendar of Events

Just because half of the state seems to be out

on vacation doesn’t mean that there aren’t

great opportunities to get in front of potential

clients. Summer affords a less intense work

schedule for many, allowing you the

opportunity to go after that client you have

been trying to land an appointment with all

year long. Also, there are built in networking

opportunities at even the most casual of

events which might have you fostering new

relationships over the potato salad at your

next social BBQ. Bottom line, just because the

kids are off all summer doesn’t mean your

business is too. Look out for upcoming

industry specific networking events at the club.

I would like to re-invite you to dine and experience summer at Park Avenue Club, starting with Happy Hour in Charity’s Bar and Patio as it provides a great place to have dinner, drinks or lite fare after work. Every Thursday in August, we will be offering live music with Richie Balin on our Pond Patio from 5:30 to 8:00pm, please consider PAC for your next dining venture.

My role here is to improve upon the model that was created 20 years ago by a group of incredibly dedicated and philanthropic business people with a vision. As time moves on, so too do the needs of our membership and we strive to anticipate that every need.

Although it may seem premature, August is actually a great time to start planning for your corporate and social holiday parties. We hope that you see us as your home away from home where you and your guests will always be met with a warm hello and a fond farewell. Have a safe and fun summer and I will look forward to seeing you soon enjoying your time with us at the club.

I truly believe that the members of Park Avenue Club are very special as they exist within this beautiful 100 year old dairy barn and in turn are supporters of a cause far greater than the wonderful food and service they enjoy within it, but rather of a mission of providing support to our 11 charities.

Also as you know, PAC offers a 50% off special wine list every Wednesday and to make your wine pick easier, Wendy Tait, our Sommelier, will be roaming the dining room floor and toasting to friends both old and new as she assists in your varietal selections.

We are your “home

away from home”, where

you are always met with

a warm welcome and a

fond farewell…

2013

In an effort to keep the club thriving, I ask that you join me in my role of endorsing the club and be an ambassador to Park Avenue Club by spreading the word of our mission. I’m amazed that people who live locally still do not know what our true mission is and you can help by proudly discussing your involvement in the club to colleagues, family and friends.

By Executive Director

Michael Frodella

PAC

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Conway Wine Dinner

Thursday, August 8th

6:30pm

$85/pp

The Conway Family have made wine their vocation and devote their energies to creating a family of interesting and appealing wines. They are the producers of both Deep Sea and Rancho Arroyo Grande wines from California’s Central Coast. Join Park Avenue Club as we welcome Gillian Conway, for a night filled with delicious wine and cuisine. Gillian will be leading us through the Central Coast where we will learn about her family and their great success in the production of their fresh and modern wines.

Summer BBQ

Friday, August 23rd

5:30pm-8:30pm

$35/pp

If you missed Caribbean Night… have no fear! We are hosting another summer celebration, join us outside on the pond patio for our August Summer BBQ. This time get ready for a new menu, new cocktails, and a whole lot of fun. Gather up your co-workers, pick up your friends, pack up the family and come on down to the club for a great evening. We will have delicious food prepared by Chef Arnold and his team, freshly prepared signature cocktails, music & more. Everybody enjoys a BBQ so don’t miss out on this one!

Charity’s & Patio Happy Hour

**LIVE MUSIC**

Every Thursday

5:30pm-8:00pm

*Drinks a la Carte

Whether it’s a drink after work with friends, or a quick escape with your spouse before going back home… we know you look forward to happy hour. Thursday evenings during August, relax and unwind with the summer sounds of Richie Balin who will be performing some of your favorite songs. Sitting out on our pond patio sipping away on your favorite specialty cocktails, is a great way to enjoy summer…

Monthly Events

Wednesdays with Wendy

Every Wednesday

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Have a bottle of wine that you’re not sure when to open? Not sure what type of wine to purchase for a client dinner? What about the difference between types of glasses? Wendy, our in-house sommelier, has the answer! Come visit Wendy, any Wednesday evening during August, and get all your wine curiosities settled as well as taste a wine or two that Wendy will be pouring for you on that night.

Wendy Tait, Sommelier

Gillian Conway

All monthly events require a reservation, please RSVP with reception at (973) 301-8233

Traveling to the Washington D.C. area this summer? Take advantage of our reciprocity with

The Army and Navy Club. Their prime location is within reach of the White House,

many free museums and two metro stations. All of their eloquently appointed hotel rooms include complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. The

Army and Navy Club also boasts a wonderful library,

great fitness facility, and superb dining.

The Army and Navy Club

During the month of August,

Reciprocal Members from

Park Avenue Club will enjoy

a 20% discount on all rooms,

final prices below:

Standard with August Rate: $174 + tax

Deluxe with August Rate: $213 + tax

Premium with August Rate: $243 + tax

With only 32 rooms

dates will go fast!

Reservations can be

made by dialing

202-628-8400

The Army and Navy Club

On Farragut Square

901 17th Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006-2503

(202) 628-8400

Join JBWS’s mission to prevent domestic violence through the protection and empowerment of women victims, by attending a wine tasting and pairing like none other!

Seven of the wine industry’s premier and highly acclaimed female winemakers and owners

from Napa Valley and Sonoma, California will join us here, at Park Avenue Club,

for a delectable 7-course dinner paired with their famous wines.

Not only will you enjoy a lovely dinner, fantastic wines, and great conversation,

but you will also take home a sampling of the featured wines.

An Evening to Celebrate

Women & Wine

September 19, 2013

$1,000/pp

Please Contact Helen LeFrois for more information

HLEFROIS@JBWS.ORG or by calling 973-267-7520

All monthly events require a reservation, please RSVP with reception at (973) 301-8233

Member Highlights

Catering Board

Dr. Howard Ehrenkranz

Voted in New Jersey monthly magazine’s

2013 issue as one of their top dentists

nominated by his peers

for the 7th year running.

Don’t Forget about our Member Value-Adds

COMPLIMENTARY

AUDIO VISUAL

EQUIPMENT

for new bookings in August.

Contact Cindy Basurco, Inez or

Dara in our Catering and Events

Department for details…

Steve Fleissig

Betty Garger

Macaire Pace & Charles Owen

Virginia Bux

Stefanie & Richard Wichansky

Lauren & Clemente Siclare

Dan Lefsky

Robert & Brooke Mascia

New Members

Congratulations!

Dara Feitell

Cindy Basurco & Inez Bennett

Park Avenue Club is proud to say that two

of our dedicated members have been

honored by the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

Philanthropist, Ray Chambers, will be

inducted into to NJ Hall of Fame Class of

2013. The induction will take place on

October 21st

at the Izod Center.

We are also proud to announce that our

member, the founder and CEO of

Community FoodBank of NJ, Kathleen

DiChiara, was awarded the prestigious

Unsung Hero Award for 2013.

Although we would like to think that we are, most of us are not made of money. There is a common misconception that, by virtue of belonging to a private club, you must be paying more for the same things you purchase in the “outside” world when in reality… the opposite is true. The club is always trying to find new and exciting ways to save you money through our member value-adds. For those of you who do not know, the following are just a few ways in which you may take advantage of some great savings at the club. Every Tuesday morning we host our “Power Breakfast” where you can enjoy a 50% savings on your delicious meal as our healthy and indulgent buffet is only $7.95 per person. Tuesdays don’t end there, its BYOB night. Bring your own bottle of wine, no matter your taste or selection, and we will waive the corkage fee which is a $20 savings

Every Wednesday evening at PAC we have our Sommelier select a few of our favorites from the cellar, and you can enjoy them at a 50% discount.

The Shucks Deluxe

Scallop Ceviche with Avocados and Grape Tomatoes INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh, U-10/20 dry day boat scallops, sliced in the horizontal to make smaller disks 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice 1 bunch finely sliced scallions 2 pint containers of grape tomatoes, sliced 1 small diced red onion Fresh hot green chiles (2 to 3 Serrano’s or 1 to 2 Jalapenos), stemmed, seeded and finely chopped 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional) 2 to 3 dashes of Tabasco (optional) Coarse sea salt Fresh cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced Tortilla Chips DIRECTIONS: In a 1 1/2-quart glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the scallops, lime juice and scallions. Use enough juice to cover the fish and allow it to float freely; too little juice means unevenly "cooked" fish. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, until a scallop no longer looks raw when broken open. Drain in a colander. In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, green chiles, red onion, cilantro and optional olive oil or Tabasco (for heat). Stir in the scallops and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon. Add the orange juice. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately. Place the ceviche in a large bowl and let people spoon it onto individual plates to eat with tortilla chips. Garnish the ceviche with cilantro leaves and sliced avocado before serving.

Recipes of the Month

Scallop Ceviche

Makes 2 Drinks

Serves 8 People

The Shucks Deluxe A peachy cocktail for the dog days of summer... INGREDIENTS: 4 large peaches, pits removed and cut in half 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. lime juice 3 ounces vodka 1 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. honey 1 cup sprite 4 slices of peaches, garnish 2 rosemary sprigs, garni DIRECTIONS: 1. Using a food processor, add peaches, sugar & lime juice. Pulse until pureed. Pour the contents into a fine sieve over a bowl to catch the nectar. Using the back of a spoon, push through all the nectar you can and toss the bits that don’t make it through. 2. To make Rosemary Simple Syrup: Combine 2 cups of water, 2 cups of sugar, 3 tbsp. corn syrup and 1/4 cup rosemary leaves in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and rest for 20 minutes. Strain into a glass and refrigerate until chilled. 3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, lime juice, honey, 2 tbsp. rosemary simple syrup, 4 tbsp. peach nectar and shake. Pour into two cocktail glasses

Cigar Club

Wine Enthusiasts Club will hold their annual Summer BBQ (We cut chef loose with his smoker). Attendees are asked to bring a 750 ml bottle of BBQ friendly wine. (This includes red, white, and pink) The cost is $70 per person and the event will be held outside on the pond patio. Please RSVP to MARC.CARUSO@GMAIL.COM By Aug 1

st.

**This event is limited to the first 25 people to RSVP.

French Club

Every third Wednesday of the month, join

your fabulous fellow members, of varying

Mah Jong talent, for this great way to make

new friends and build our PAC community. If

you have a Mah Jong tile set, please bring it

along to ensure that everyone can play.

Crudité will be served and A La Carte

beverages will be available to order. Please

RSVP to this event by calling reception at

(973)301-8233.

This month we welcome Alec Bradley Cigars,

makers of the 2011 Cigar of the Year! One of our

club’s good friends, the Master Chief himself,

George Sosa will be flying in for the 3rd

year in a

row to discuss Alec Bradley’s newest products.

Join us for an evening on the PAC Patio with Alec

Bradley Cigars and George Sosa. Cost includes

light dinner, beer/wine, and cigar sampler. Please

RSVP to John Passantino

(JPASSANTINO@GMAIL.COM) by Friday, August

9th

.

Bienvenue a France... The French Club will be meeting on August 20th to discover the cuisine and culture of different regions of the country. Whether you are already fluent, or trying on your French for the first time, there is a seat at the table for you. Come join us for a... “Tour de France”.

Wine Enthusiasts Club

Mark Your Calendars!

September 12th

Teach me Italian

(The Wine Not the Language)

October 31st

Halloween Party

November 21st

Thanksgiving Dinner

December TBA

Holiday Pot-Luck Party

Mah Jong

If you have any questions regarding the WEC feel free to email Marc.Caruso@gmail.com.

More information can be found in the monthly PAC Newsletter

or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PACWEC

Summer BBQ Wednesday, August 7th

6:30pm

$70/pp

Summer BBQ Menu

Mediterranean Display Tortillas Chips with Fresh Salsa and Guacamole

Mixed Greens with Dressings Heirloom Tomato and Red Onion Salad

Corn on the Cob Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Roasted Oysters on the Grill Grilled Petite Filets

BBQ Pork Belly Skewers Smoke BBQ Smoked Pork Loin

Spicy Asian Chicken Tenders Greek Style Grilled Leg of Lamb

Watermelon Make Your Own S’mores Station

Wednesday, August 21st 6:30pm $10/pp

Tuesday, August 20th 6:00 pm

$15

Wednesday, August 14th 6:00pm $55/pp

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

BYOB: No Corkage Fee for Members $20 savings (Tuesdays Only) Club Closed: Due to Summer Schedule

Cellar Selections: Discounted Wines Selected by Sommelier 50% Savings

Power Breakfast: Discounted Breakfast Buffet 50% Savings

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Live Music

Happy Hour

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4

Casual Dinner

Buffet

5

Club Closed

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Power

Breakfast

BYOB

7

WEC

Summer BBQ

Cellar Selections

with Wendy

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Live Music

Happy Hour

Conway Wine

Dinner

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Casual

Dinner Buffet

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Club Closed

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Power

Breakfast

BYOB

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Cigar Club

Cellar Selections

with Wendy

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Live Music

Happy Hour

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Casual

Dinner Buffet

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Club Closed

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Power

Breakfast

French Club

BYOB

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Mah Jong

Cellar Selections

with Wendy

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Live Music

Happy Hour

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Summer Patio

BBQ

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Casual

Dinner Buffet

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Club Closed

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Power

Breakfast

BYOB

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Cellar Selections

with Wendy

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Live Music

Happy Hour

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AUGUST 2013