On Thursday, December 31, 2015, Avenue, 23 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey, will be celebrating the New Year with a special four-course menu served at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. seatings.
6:00 p.m. Four-Course New Year’s Eve Menu…
Amuse Bouche – Hearts of Palm and Crab
First Course (Choice of) – Endive Salad: Belgian Endive, Toasted Walnuts, Bribiche Vinaigrette… Steak Tartare: Hand-Chopped Filet Mignon, Mesclun Greens, Crostini, Raw Quail Egg… Celery Root Velouté: Caramelized Apples, Fennel Confit, Burnt Bread… Salmon Cru: Avocado Crème, Pickled Cucumber, Jalapeño, Peppercress… Grille Octopus: Alfonso Olives, Meyer Lemon, Basil, Chile
Entrée Course (Choice of) – Grilled Flat Iron Steak: Confit Potatoes, Pickled Savoy Cabbage, Heirloom Carrots, Demi-Glace… Duck Steak: Forbidden Rice, Kohlrabi Salad, Roasted Persimmons… Roasted Branzino: Fennel Fricassée, Grapefruit Pommery Sauce… Black Pearl Salmon: Braised Leeks, Smoked Fingerlings, Pickled Corn, Beurre Rouge… Risotto of Quinoa: Shaved Vegetables, Cashew Emulsion
Dessert Course – New Year’s Eve Chocolate Tasting: White Passion Panna Cotta… Semi-Sweet Flourless Chocolate Cake… Milk Chocolate Cone
The cost of the 6:00 p.m. four-course menu is $55.00 per person (plus beverages, tax & gratuity).
8:30 p.m. Four-Course New Year’s Eve Menu…
Amuse Bouche – Hearts of Palm and Crab
First Course (Choice of) – Octopus Terrine: Alfonso Olives, Meyer Lemon, Basil, Chile… Tuna & Salmon Crudo: Avocado Crème, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Peppercress… Seared Foie Gras: Crab Apples, Saba, Brioche… Steak Tartare: Truffled Egg, Beech Mushrooms, Mustard Seed, Pickled Shallots… Celery Root Velouté: Caramelized Apples, Fennel Confit, Burnt Bread, American Caviar
Intermezzo – Pink Champagne Sorbet
Entrée Course (Choice of) – Duck Steak: Forbidden Rice, Kohlrabi Salad, Roasted Persimmons… Maine Lobster: Fennel Fricassé, Citrus Salad, Pommery Beurre Blanc… Scallops: Sunchokes, Smoked Potatoes Watercress, Crème Fraiche… Black Angus Filet: Confit Potatoes, Pickled Savoy Cabbage, Heirloom Carrots, Bordelaise… Homemade Tagliatelle: Wild Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Scallion, Pumpkin, Puffed Grains and Seeds.
Dessert Course – New Year’s Eve Chocolate Tasting: Bittersweet Tart… White Passion Panna Cotta… Semi-Sweet Flourless Chocolate Cake… Milk Chocolate Cone
The cost of the 8:30 p.m. four-course menu is $120.00 per person (plus beverages, tax & gratuity).
The 8:30 p.m. seating will also feature live music, party favors, and a Champagne toast
*Avenue will also be open for brunch on New Year’s Day, serving from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 759-2900.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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