For the 2014 holidays, Blue Morel, located at the Westin Governor Morris Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey, will celebrate Christmas Day with a three-course menu from Executive Chef Kevin Takafuji and Culinary Director Thomas Ciszak. This special menu will feature both seasonal dishes and Blue Morel favorites.
The Christmas Day menu, which will be served from 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., is priced at $68.00 per person; $34.00 per person for children under 12 (plus beverages, tax & gratuity).
APPETIZERS (Choice of) – Winter Salad: Shaved Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon Vinaigrette… Hearts of Romaine: Caesar Dressing, Crostini, Lemon Drizzle… Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail: Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Horseradish… Kobocha Squash Soup: Cranberry Compote, Fresh Apple… Slow Roasted Berkshire Pork Belly: Delicata Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato, Anise Lacquer… Jumbo Lump Crab Cake ($4.00 Supplement): Honey Mustard Ranch, Horseradish, Pea Shoots, Mizuna
ENTRÉES (Choice of) – Grilled Painted Hills Rib Eye ($6.00 Supplement): Arugula, Pecans, Gruyère, Romaine Vinaigrette… Applewood Smoked Duck Breast: Cranberry Mostarda, Tasso Ham, Escarole… Maple Roasted Berkshire Pork Chop: Fig Chutney, Broccoli Rabe… Coffee Braised Lamb Shank: Medjool Dates, Kale, Polenta, Almond Gremolata… Stuffed Acorn Squash: Lentils, Kale, Broccoli, Quinoa, Almond, Raisin… Grilled Organic Scottish Salmon: Butternut Squash Polenta, Romanesco, Pumpkin Seed Glaze… Pan Roasted Cod: Barley, Savoy Cabbage, Bacon, Fried Kale, Chowder Flavors… Chili Cinnamon Glazed Chilean Sea Bass ($4.00 Supplement): Potato Wrapped Shrimp, Baby Bok Choy, Ginger Lemongrass Nage
DESSERT (Choice of) – Valrhona Chocolate Bûche de Noel: Milk Chocolate, Peppermint Mousse, Spiced Cranberries, Mocha Anglaise… Warm Panettone Bread Pudding: Candied Pecans, Whiskey Caramel, Marzipan Ice Cream… Eggnog Cheesecake: Rum Raisins, Cinnamon Chantilly, Gingerbread Cookie
Blue Morel will also be open on Christmas Eve, accepting reservations from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and serving its regular à la carte menu.
For more information, or to make reservations on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, you may call (973) 451-2619 or go to www.opentable.com.
Happy Holidays!
TAD
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