The Blue Morel restaurant at the Westin Governor Morris, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown, New Jersey, will be offering two New Year’s Eve dining options, as well as serving breakfast/brunch buffets on New Year’s Day.
On New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31st, guests can enjoy an early à la carte dinner from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., or celebrate the arrival of 2013 with a special five-course menu, live jazz trio, and Champagne toast with reservations starting at 7:30 p.m.
Five-Course New Year’s Eve Menu…
Amuse: Peekytoe Crab Salad, Matsutake Mushrooms, Citrus Gelée, Celery Root, Ginger Aioli, Caviar; Wine Pairing: Veuve Cliquot, Yellow Label Brut, France, NV
1st Course: Red Hubbard Squash Cappuccino, Green Apple & Cardamom Froth, Tapioca; Wine Pairing: Albariño, La Cana, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2010
2nd Course: Hand-Rolled Potato Gnocchi, Black Truffle, Oldwick Shepherd Cheese, Fines Herbes; Wine Pairing: Meursault, Domaine Michel CAillot, Burgundy, France, 2006
3rd Course: Nori-Roasted Barnegat Light Scallop, Romanesco, Cauliflower, Marcona Almond, Ruby Grapefruit, Fried Kale; Wine Pairing: Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, 2010; OR Pancetta & Porcini Wrapped Yellowfin Tuna, Tarbais Beans, Hen of the Woods, Black Trumpets, Watercress, Pickled Beech Mushroom; Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir, Etude, Carneros, California, 2009
4th Course: Hickory Smoked Painted Hills Beef Tenderloin, Valley Thunder Polenta, Onion Caramel, Burnt Tomato Guinness Jus; Wine Pairing: Cabernet Blend, Delectus, Argentum, Napa, California, 2009; OR Hawaiian Coffee Roasted Lamb Rack, Black Truffle Merguez, Chickpea Panisse, Cherry Mole Sauce, Wilted Arugula, Purple Kale; Wine Pairing: Brunello di Montalcino, La Gerla, Tuscany, Italy, 2004
5th Course: Chocolate Chestnut Gateaux, Macerated Amarena Cherries; Wine Pairing: Taylor Fladgate 10-Year
The cost of the five-course New Year’s Eve menu is $129.00 per person; $65.00 additional with wine pairings (plus tax & gratuity).
On New Year’s Day, Blue Morel will open early for a breakfast buffet from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ($19.00 per person), followed by a brunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., which will include a glass of Champagne, mimosa, or bloody Mary ($28.00 per person).
For more information, or to make reservations, please call (973) 451-2619.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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