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Park Avenue Club August 2012 184 Park Avenue ~ Florham Park, NJ
973-301-8233
www.parkavenueclub.com
Breakfast 7:00am to 9:30am
Tuesday~ Friday
Lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm
Tuesday ~ Friday
Dinner 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday ~ Saturday
Happy Hour 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesday ~ Friday
Reservations are Recommended
to Assure Excellent Service
$6.95 “POWER”
BREAKFAST on TUESDAYS!
8th Annual Golf Classic
to Benefit Education and Therapy Programs
Monday, September 10th
Roxiticus Country Club
At P.G. Chambers School, “discovering potential” is an important
part of our mission, inspiring us to provide the best, most comprehensive
education and therapy programs for children with disabilities.
Founded in 1954, the school offers a wide range of programs that help
children with learning, physical, communication and sensory disorders
develop the skills they need to realize their unique talents and capabilities.
These programs offer specifically designed activities for children
from birth to age 22 years.
11:00am Registration & Lunch at Roxiticus CC
12:30pm Shotgun Start
5:00pm Cocktails at Roxiticus CC
6:00pm Dinner Reception and Golf Awards
Format: Four player teams, one best ball with handicap.
Awards and contests include: Tournament Trophy, Hole-in-One Car,
Closest To The Pin , Longest Drive and More!
Register online at www.ChambersSchool.org/events
Contact Renee Gitto at [email protected]
Casual Sunday Dinner Buffet
5:00 to 7:00 pm
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A Bountiful Harvest Check out our Park Avenue Club Herb Garden! It’s located just off the Hedley
Lounge on the side of our building. Once again Chef Arnold and his team have
created an amazing source of fresh herbs and vegetables
with the sweat of their brow. We will soon be enjoying the
bounty of their labor in menu creations featuring the fresh-
est of ingredients from our outstanding culinary team. What
a great way to reduce the food miles from garden to our
plate.
Park Avenue Club Summer Schedule
Once again this year we will be temporarily suspending dining
service on Mondays for the month of August.
Administrative offices will remain open on Mondays for catering
and accounting inquiries.
We will resume dining services on Monday, September 10th.
NEW!!! SUNDAY NIGHT
Casual Dinner Buffet Every Sunday in August
“The perfect ending to the perfect summer weekend”
5:00 to 7:00pm
$24.95 for Adults
$12.95 for Children 6 to 12 years old
Executive Chef Arnold Kruck and his culinary
team will be offering a delicious “Chef’s Choice”
summer buffet. Whether you are coming home from the
shore, or looking to get out of the house and relax indoors or
on our patio, this is the perfect “home away from home” for you.
Casual come as you are dress code so relax, unwind and enjoy!
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Cocktails or Dinner on the Pond Patio Wednesday Evenings August 1st, 8th, 22nd & 29th
(Pond Patio dining will not be available on Wednesday, August 15th)
Take in the beauty of our newly re-designed Pond Patio
on Wednesday evenings in August.
Relax and unwind while you and your guests
enjoy our summer a la carte dinner menu or just have
cocktails or appetizers beside our reflections pond...
You may also enjoy your dinner inside afterward.
Summer French Wines on the Pond Patio Thursday, August 16th ~ 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$45/pp
Join us on “The Patio” for this relaxing, strolling wine event
featuring a variety of the summer’s best French wines perfectly
complimented by Chef’s choice of food stations. Managing Director
& Sommelier, Wendy Tait and Executive Chef, Arnold Kruck have
provided us with an array of food and wine from Southern
Rhone, Bordeaux and Burgundy. So take your friends and
family from your backyard and invite them to a wonderful
e evening in ours....
WOW! Lobster Bake A la Carte Dinner Special On Friday Nights in August!
(Market Price)
Enjoy a 1.5 lb Lobster, A Dozen Beer Steamed Clams, Chorizo Sausage,
Red Bliss Potatoes and Corn on the Cob When making your dinner reservation just let our
receptionist know you would like LOBSTER BAKE!
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Members in the Media Share Your good news with Park Avenue Club! The prestigious achievements
and awards of our members bring distinction to our Club.
Congratulations August Anniversary Employees!!
Richard Sukiennik Server 18 years
Jacinto Cortez Cook 13 years
Anthony Marano Kitchen Supervisor 6 years
Melody Hill Receptionist 5 years
Virgina Hill Server 2 years
Joann Roccanova Director of Finance & Administration 2 years
PAC member, James Barrood is co-author of the new book,
“Lessons from the Great Recession: Real Solutions for Every Small Business
Riding the Economic Rollercoaster”. James is Executive Director of the Rothman Institute
of Entrepreneurship at FDU Silberman College of Business. He has developed and managed many of
the center’s innovative academic and outreach programs. He has been recognized as Small Business
Advocate (New York Enterprise Report) and among the
“Forty Under 40 Business Achievers” by NJBIZ business journal.
We would like to feature your significant notable accomplishments in our
newsletter. Just email information about your good news to
[email protected] to be included in our “Members in the Media”
Our Newest Reciprocal Club… The Thames Club
290 State Street, New London, CT 06320
Telephone: 860-443-5504
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thamesclub.org
Sincere thanks to...
Conroy’s Flowers for our beautiful house flowers
& to DuBrow’s Nurseries for all of our outdoor flowers
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August 2012 Recipes of the Month Please log onto our Club Website at www.parkavenueclub.com to get recipes
Crab Spring Rolls Courtesy of Executive Chef, Arnold Kruck
~ Berry Blast Tequila Spritzer
Courtesy of Sommelier Wendy Tait
Take the heat and stress out of your
Corporate & Social Summer Entertainment Whether you are hosting clients, team members or friends and family our
BBQ and Clambake Menus are the perfect fit.
Call 973-301-8233 or Email [email protected] for more info
Paul Provost & Rachel Addonizio
Richard & Betsy Adey
Kevin & Deana Pearly
Steve & Marygrace Flynn
Bruce Kramer & Jessica Chanin
Daniel Jago
Michael Rosero
Park Avenue Club Welcomes Our Newest Members
Play a Positive Role in the Mission of Park Avenue Club
Please do your part to boost the mission of Park Avenue Club by spreading the word
about the benefits of membership. Together, we can introduce new
members to the privileges of membership and help to ensure the Club’s growth
thereby benefiting our 11 charities. As an incentive and to thank you for sharing the
mission of our Club with your circle of friends and associates,
if your referred member joins Park Avenue Club you will receive:
$100 Food & Beverage credit: Evening Member referral
$200 Food & Beverage credit: Choice Member referral
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Social Club Spotlight Want to meet new friends who share your interests? Now is the perfect time to experience
one or more of our Social Clubs. No special membership or attendance requirements. Just
join us for meetings that interest you. Please feel free to bring along a friend as your guest.
Our Social Clubs are a great way to introduce Park Avenue Club
to your friends and associates.
Wine Enthusiasts Club
Thursday, August 9th 6:30pm $40 per person Join us to explore wines from the Islands of the Mediterranean. Members are ask to
bring a 750 ml bottle from these delicate and lesser known wine regions of Corsica,
Sardinia, Greece, & Sicily. The cost includes a four course menu. Please RSVP to
[email protected] no later than July 31st.
Mah Jong Club
Wednesday, August 15th 6:30pm $10 per person New members and beginners welcome! Join us every third Wednesday of the month 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. Reservations are
required!!! Crudités will be served and available ala carte beverages will be available.
Cigar Club
Wednesday, August 15th 6:00pm $55 per person We will be hosting Alec Bradley Cigars, makers of the cigar of the year. Joining us will
be a very special guest returning from last year, George Sosa. George is a heavy weight
in the cigar world and couldn’t wait to get back to Park Avenue Club. Cost includes
hors d’oeuvres and beer & wine as well as a cigars. Ala carte cocktail service will also be
available. Reservations are required to assure a successful event. To RSVP please
contact Chairman John Passantino at [email protected]
Motorcycle Club This club meets once a month in the Park Avenue Club parking lot on a Sunday
morning at 10:00. All interested riders should reach out to your fellow member and
Motorcycle Club Chairman John Benton at [email protected] for more details about
this month’s adventure.
Pre-Paid Minimums
With the member year ending on September 30th,
please make sure to use any remaining
Food and Beverage Minimum
you may have left on your account.
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Park Avenue Club ~August 2012
The Park Avenue Club Is Unique In That It Provides Support To 11 Charitable and Cultural Organizations Through
The Park Avenue Foundation
Full Breakfast Buffet with Omelet & Waffle Station
Only $6.95 per person!!! (regularly $12.95 per person)
EVERY TUESDAY Up to 6 People-Main Dining Room Only No Catering
Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
“POWER” Breakfast
LUNCH & DINNER
“POWER” Breakfast
LUNCH & DINNER
Bring Your Own Bottle of Wine With No Corkage Fee
Bring Your Own Bottle of Wine With No Corkage Fee
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Mah Jong Club
Cigar Club
BREAKFAST
LUNCH & DINNER
Ala Carte Dinner on the
Pond Patio
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Wine Enthusiasts
Club
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Summer French Wine
on Patio
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Ala Carte Dinner on the
Pond Patio
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Lobster Bake
Special
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Lobster Bake
Special
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Lobster Bake
Special
“POWER” Breakfast
LUNCH & DINNER
Bring Your Own Bottle of Wine With No Corkage Fee
Join Us for
DINNER
At the Club
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Lobster Bake
Special
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
“POWER” Breakfast
LUNCH & DINNER
Bring Your Own Bottle of Wine With No Corkage Fee
Dining
Services
Suspended
Administrative
Dining
Services
Suspended
Administrative
Dining
Services
Suspended
Administrative
Offices Open
Dining
Services
Suspended
Administrative
Offices Open
BREAKFAST
LUNCH & DINNER
Ala Carte Dinner on the
Pond Patio
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Lobster Bake
Special
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
& DINNER
Ala Carte Dinner on the
Pond Patio
All member events which include food and beverage service
are subject to 7% NJ State Sales Tax and 20% Gratuity
Casual Sunday
Dinner Buffet
5:00 to 7:00
Casual Sunday
Dinner Buffet
5:00 to 7:00
Casual Sunday
Dinner Buffet
5:00 to 7:00
Casual Sunday
Dinner Buffet
5:00 to 7:00
REMINDER:
PAC will be closed on
Labor Day Monday,
September 3rd
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PARK AVENUE CLUB STAFF
Executive Director Michael A. Frodella [email protected]
Director of Finance Joann Roccanova [email protected]
Accountant Maureen Canosa [email protected]
Executive Chef Arnold D. Kruck [email protected]
Managing Director Wendy Tait [email protected]
Food & Beverage Manager Jennifer Ochsner [email protected]
Catering & Events Inez Bennett [email protected]
Catering Administrator Cindy Basurco [email protected]
Sous Chef Tim Durkos [email protected]
Office Manager Maureen McGuire [email protected]
Reception Melody Hill [email protected]
Park Avenue Club
184 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
973-301-8233
