From Thursday, April 30 – Tuesday, May 5, 2015, the Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone, New Jersey, will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo Week, honoring the cuisine and heritage of Mexico and Mexican Americans.
The celebration will get started at the bar, where tequilas y cervezas will be flowing. The bartender will be mixing up classic and cactus margaritas and 2 specialty cocktails – Pequeña Muerte: Herradura Anejo, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Xocolati Mole Bitters, and a Cinnamon Rim; and Pineapple Haze: Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, Llegal Mezcal, Fresh Pineapple Juice, and Lime. Classic red and tropical blanco sangrias will also be available.
The kitchen will also be serving a special menu, noted below…
PLATOS PEQUEÑOS – Salsa & Chips: Warm Blue Corn Tortilla, Salsa Verde, Pico de Gallo… Posole: Traditional Hominy, Chili & Braised Pork Soup in its Own Broth… Shrimp Tamale: Husk-Wrapped Corn Masa, Grilled Shrimp, Smoky Tomato… Goat Cheese Relleno: Crisp Poblano, Black Bean Sauce… Wild Mushroom Quesadilla: Queso Fresco, Grilled Onion, Spinach, Chipotle Salsa… Ensalada: Roast Corn, Black Bean, Avocado, Tomato, Mesclun, Tortilla, Cilantro… Ensalada con Pollo: Chili-Rubbed Chicken Breast added to Ensalada
SOFT CORN TORTILLA TACOS – Carnitas: Shredded Pork, Queso Fresco, Pickled Red Cabbage, Salsa Verde… Short Rib: Grilled Red Onion, Corn, Pico de Gallo… Pulled Chicken: Avocado, Radish Lime Sour Cream, Mole… Crispy Shrimp: Shredded Cabbage, Chipotle Salsa, Cilantro… Chili Vegetable: Queso Fresco, Green Onion
ACOMPAÑAMIENTOS – Grilled Cob Corn: Chipotle Butter, Cotija Cheese, Lime… Verduras: Simmered Corn, Tomato, Chili, Green Onion, Lime… Arroz a la Mexicana: Traditional Yellow Rice, Pimento, Green Olive… Frijoles Pintos: 6-Hour Beans, Pork Belly, Sofrito
POSTRES – Espresso Brownie: Tres Leches Ice Cream, Smoked Caramel, Almonds… Vanilla Bean Flan: Fresh Berries, Plantain Chips
For more information, or to make reservations, please call (908) 234-9055.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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