On Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31st, at 7:00 p.m., the Orange Squirrel in Bloomfield, New Jersey, will pay homage to Vincent Price’s legacy, as chef/owner Francesco Palmieri will resurrect a selection of frighteningly amazing dishes from A Treasury of Great Recipes by Vincent & Mary Price.
Many of the restaurants referenced in the book have long since vanished; but Chef Palmieri has conjured an exclusive dinner where he will recreate six legendary dishes from these great restaurants of the world in his own unique style.
In addition to being the “King of Horror,” Vincent Price had a very interesting, but less known, side – he and his wife, Mary, were food connoisseurs. They traveled around the world exploring its great restaurants and, in 1965, they released A Treasury of Great Recipes, a beautiful 465-page compilation cookbook of menus, recipes, illustrations, and photos from famous restaurants, chefs, bistros, and even a museum. The book appropriately finishes with a selection of their own personal recipes.
“Guests are encouraged to bring any Vincent Price memorabilia and share any related stories,” Chef Francesco noted. “This will be an interactive dinner where Vincent Price movies will be shown, music played, and discussion welcomed. Guests should feel free to dress expressively,” he joked. “We dare you to enter the dark and hauntingly delicious world of the Prices.”
Vincent Price Cookbook Dinner Menu…
Amuse: Duck Liver Mousse, Apple, Crispy Shallots (adapted from Lüchow’s, New York City, p. 244)
Course I: Endive & Beet Salad, Apple, Blue Cheese (adapted from Antoine’s, New Orleans, p. 326)
Course II: Boned, Stuffed Quail with Sauce Diable (adapted from The Hotel Réserve, Beaulieu, France, p. 36)
Course III: Spinach Lasagna, Béchamel, Crispy Tomato (adapted from The Royal Danieli, Italy, p. 106)
Course IV: Deviled Crab, Sriracha Aioli adapted from Old Original Bookbinders, Philadelphia, PA, p. 315)
Course V: Filets of Lamb, Onion Sauce (adapted from Tour d’Argent, Paris, France, p. 69)
Course VI: Pot de Crème Chocolat, Brandy Snaps (Vincent & Mary Price, specialty of the house, p. 407
The cost of the Vincent Price cookbook dinner is $95.00 per person without wine; $130.00 per person with wine pairings
Reservations are required and space is limited. For more information, or to make reservations, please call (973) 337-6421.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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