Newark Delaware Restaurant Week

The Holidays are past and Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl aren't quite here yet, but something huge is happening in downtown Newark. Come to downtown Newark Delaware Restaurant Week happening Monday, January 15 through Sunday, January 21, 2017.

Thirteen of downtown Newark's finest restaurants will offer special, fixed price lunches per person, 2-course dinners  per person, 3-course dinners  per person during the week-long promotion.

With a huge variety of options sure to satisfy the most discriminating pallet, your choices include Italian, Latin, American, Irish and more.

To view the most up-to-date featured menus of this year’s participants including newcomers and first time participating restaurants – visit Downtown Newark's Event Page for additional information on Newark Delaware Restaurant Week.

This gives you the perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant or stop by an old favorite!

Participating restaurants include:

Here are some of the offerings

Cafe Gelato

2 COURSE LUNCH FOR $15

1ST COURSE:

Kale, Cannellini and Garbanzo Minestrone

2ND COURSE: (Choose Salad, Panino or Gnocchi)

Baby Spinach and Roasted Eggplant with kalamata olives, toasted chicken peas, cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata and herb sherry vinaigrette

OR

Braised Beef Short Rib, Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Panino with horseradish sauce and melted Manchego

OR

House-Crafted Ricotta Gnocchi  with Pulled Pork and  Wild mushroom Ragout garnished with pecorino Romano

2 COURSE DINNER FOR $25

1ST COURSE: (Choose Salad or Soup)

 
Baby spinach and roasted eggplant with kalamata olives, toasted chicken peas, cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata and herb sherry vinaigrette

OR

Kale, Cannellini and Garbanzo Minestrone

SECOND COURSE: (Choose Salmon or Gnocchi)

Pan roasted salmon with basil veloute, rutabaga and parsnip puree and our arugula and pomegranate salad

OR
House-crafted ricotta gnocchi with pulled pork and wild mushroom ragout garnished with pecorino romano

3 COURSE DINNER FOR $35

1ST COURSE:

Pan seared scallop with leek and cauliflower puree, ricotta  gnocchi and mushroom trifolati, basil pesto

2ND COURSE: (Choose Salad or Soup)

Baby spinach and roasted eggplant with kalamata olives, toasted chicken peas, cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata and herb sherry vinaigrette

OR

Kale, cannellini and garbanzo minestrone

THIRD COURSE:

Pan seared center cut filet mignon, cognac demi glace, chevre pomme purée, sautéed butternut squash, wild mushrooms and asparagus

Dessert

Choice of Gelato

Restaurant Week Special Events:
Bacon and Beer DinnerFriday January 13 6:30 p.m. 6 Bacon-Inspired Courses featuring Victory Brewing Company Craft Brew Beers
Kids Winter Cooking ClassSaturday January 14 12 noon Ages 5-12 Learn hands-on from Caffe Gelato Chefs. Take home recipe book and complete 4-course dinner for your family

NEWARK RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIAL EVENTS:  

Painting Dinner Party – Friday January 19  6:30 p.m.  $59  paint Monet’s  “Road Under Snow”

Take-Out Also Available:
Take-out  salad & pasta Dinner-for- 2    $25
Take-out  salad & pasta Dinner-for- 4    $40    

Deer Park Tavern

2 COURSE LUNCH FOR $10

Choice of any Cup of Soup

And your choice of:

Our Tavern Sandwich

or

Grilled Filet Sandwich,

or

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

3 COURSE DINNER FOR $28

Choice of Any Cup of  Soup or House Salad

and

Bourbon Grilled Salmon

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House Rubbed Flat Iron Steak

and

Choice of Any Dessert

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen

2-COURSE LUNCH FOR $10

Choice of soup or salad:

Soup : Roasted carrot and chipotle bisque Agave glazed carrots slowly roasted with chipotle peppers then pureed with cinnamon, orange juice, agave and finished with heavy cream. Topped with sweet cinnamon creme fraiche.

OR

Salad : Golden beet carpaccio, roasted red beets, arugula, orange segments tossed with citrus vin and finished with goat cheese crumbles.

AND

Choice of Sandwich:

Grilled Cheese : Basil infused tomatoes, sauteed spinach, fontina/provolone blend melted between sourdough and panini pressed.

OR

Chicken Panini: Grilled chicken breast topped with pickled red onions, bruschetta mix, provolone cheese and finished with a spicy herb aioli.

3- COURSE DINNER FOR $25

Choice of App, Entree, and Dessert

APPS:
Deep fried sprouts tossed with cranberry-apple compote topped with agave roasted butternut Squash, cottage bacon lardons, and fresh cut apple slices.

OR

Tuna bites lightly coated with Sake infused tempura batter served with sweet and sour asian slaw and citrus-wasabi dipping sauce.

OR

Braised short rib tossed with house fries,cheese curds and short rib gravy topped with cottage bacon lardons.

ENTREES:

Pistachio Crusted Salmon: Pan seared salmon served over grilled asparagus, sweet potato puree and orange-agave veloute.

OR

Fish and Chips: Fresh cod dunked into a 60 min IPA beer batter served with house cut chips, mushy peas and vinegar aioli.

OR

Guinness Braised Short Rib: 4 ounce cut of short rib nestled over slow roasted fingerlings, cipollini confit, agave glazed carrots and finished with short rib gravy.

DESSERT: 

Mango Cheesecake: Fluffy mango flavoring on a a graham cracker crust.

OR

Salted Caramel Tart: Salted caramel filling topped with chocolate ganache

Grotto Pizza

1 appetizer (select apps only), 1 large one-topping pizza and 4 gelatos for $25

Home Grown

Lunch | $15 for 2 courses  | Monday Jan 15th - Friday January 19th | 11am - 4:30 pm

Brunch | Monday, January 15th | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (replaces RW lunch menu) 

Brunch | January 20th & 21st | 9:30 AM - 3pm (full a la carte brunch menu available.)

Dinner | $25 for 3 courses | Monday Jan 15th - Sunday January 21st | 4:30pm - 10pm

LUNCH - 2 COURSES FOR $15

Choose a first and second course selection, or choose two dishes under the first course heading to make a meal.

FIRST COURSE

Hearty Kale, Three Bean and Potato Soup can be GF | vegan

Garlic and rosemary crostini  

Lettuce Wraps GF | can be vegan

Jerk shrimp or tofu, mango-avocado salsa, smashed plantains  

Sauteed Mediterranean Calamari Can be GF

Olives, capers, red chilis, tomato and white wine broth, warm bread  

 SECOND COURSE

Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers  GF | can be vegan

Quinoa, ground turkey, smoked paprika, okra, Caribbean coconut sauce   

Smoked Salmon GF

Potato, leek and turmeric cakes, butter poached cremini mushrooms, tomatoes, sunny side egg  

DINNER - 3 COURSES FOR $25

Choose one appetizer, one entree and one dessert

APPETIZERS

Hearty Kale, Three Bean and Potato Soup   vegan | can be gf

Garlic and rosemary crostini

Ground Lamb Kebab can be gf

Greek yogurt-mango dipping sauce, warm house made naan  

Trio of BBQ pulled pork

Kansas city style, BBQ potato salad

Carolina style, smoked sweet potato salad

Memphis style, baked beans with bacon

Miso Radicchio Salad GF | vegan

Endive, celery, almonds, carrots, arugula, ginger and white miso dressing

 ENTREES

Mushroom Stroganoff  can be vegan

Ribbon noodles smothered in a rich mushroom gravy with royal trumpet  mushrooms, asparagus tips and choice of sour cream or house made vegan “sour cream.”

 Featured Cocktail: Scotch Mule - Glenmorangie 10 yr, dash of bitters, fresh lime, ginger beer

 Smoked Peppercorn Grilled Filet GF

Mashed purple potatoes, sauteed rainbow carrots, brandy dijon mustard cream sauce

 Featured Cocktail: Red Rye Dickle Rye, red blend, chambord, lemon juice

 Shrimp Pad Thai  GF

Colossal shrimp, minced chicken, Thai basil, Thai chilies, roasted peanuts, mung beans, ginger, lime wedge, Pad Thai sauce

 Featured Cocktail: Thai Warmer - Bacardi, black tea and chili simple syrup, steamed coconut milk

 DESSERT

Carrot Cake  Vegan

Vegan buttercream icing, Myers’ Rum syrup, candied carrots.

Molten lava cake Vegetarian

Fresh berries, whipped cream

Rice pudding GF, Vegetarian

Classic rice pudding - bruleed, candy citrus zest  

If you would like your dish Vegan, Vegetarian and/or Gluten Free You MUST specify when ordering.

Iron Hill

2- COURSE LUNCH FOR $15

Chicken Noodle Soup

served with focaccia bread

Paired with Vienna Red Lager

 Italian Roast Beef Sandwich

shaved top round, provolone, ale pickled peppers, basil pesto mayonnaise, toasted ciabatta

Paired with Vienna Red Lager

2 - COURSE DINNER FOR $25

 Poached Pear Salad

bibb, frisee lettuce, spiced almonds, gorgonzola, honey-champagne vinaigrette

Paired with Burton IPA

 Organic Brick Chicken

crispy skin semi-boneless half chicken

smashed Yukon gold potatoes, asparagus, lemon thyme pan jus

Paired with Danny Dortmunder

Catherine Rooney's Irish Pub & Restaurant

2-COURSE LUNCH FOR $15

1ST COURSE OPTIONS
CUP CRAB BISQUE, FRENCH ONION OR SOUP DU JOUR

Mixed Greens or Caesar Salad

2nd Course Options

OAK BARREL AGED WHISKY RIB EYE SLIDERS - GRILLED & SHAVED JAMESON BLACK BARREL MARINATED RIB EYE, SAUTEED ONIONS, AGED IRISH CHEDDAR, TOASTED BRIOCHE BUNS, CHOICE OF SIDE

Grilled Pesto Chicken Sliders - Basil Pesto, roasted tomato jam, mozzarella, leaf lettuce, roasted garlic buttered toasted brioche buns, choice of side

Goat Cheese & Whisky Onion Flatbread - Chopped Irish rasher, goat cheese, sauteed onions, maple balsamic reduction

Poached Pear & Goat Cheese Salad - Field Greens, cherry tomato, poached pear, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, house pear vinaigrette

3-COURSE DINNER FOR $25

1ST COURSE OPTIONS

Cup Crab Bisque, French Onion or Soup Du Jour

House Mixed Green or Caesar Salad

2nd Course Options

Hickory Bourbon Grilled Salmon - Bourbon glaze, sweet potato wedge fries, grilled zucchini

Short Ribs - 12 hour ale braised beef, crispy red onion, rib pan jus, roasted sweet potato maple puree, honey-cider glazed baby carrots

Chicken Parmesan - Fried panko dusted buttermilk chicken breast, mozzarella, house marinara, cellentani pasta, garlic buttered toast points

Poached Pear & Goat Cheese Salad - Field Greens, cherry tomato, poached pear, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, house pear vinaigrette; add choice of grilled chicken, shrimp, crab cake, 3oz. petite filet or salmon

3rd Course

Choose One:

Grand Mariner Creme Brulée

House Special Bread Pudding

Klonidike Kate's

2-COURSE LUNCH FOR $15

1ST COURSE OPTIONS
CUP CRAB BISQUE, FRENCH ONION OR SOUP DU JOUR

Mixed Greens or Caesar Salad

2nd Course Options

OAK BARREL AGED WHISKY RIB EYE SLIDERS - GRILLED & SHAVED JAMESON BLACK BARREL MARINATED RIB EYE, SAUTEED ONIONS, AGED IRISH CHEDDAR, TOASTED BRIOCHE BUNS, CHOICE OF SIDE

Grilled Pesto Chicken Sliders - Basil Pesto, roasted tomato jam, mozzarella, leaf lettuce, roasted garlic buttered toasted brioche buns, choice of side

Goat Cheese & Whisky Onion Flatbread - Chopped Irish rasher, goat cheese, sauteed onions, maple balsamic reduction

Poached Pear & Goat Cheese Salad - Field Greens, cherry tomato, poached pear, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, house pear vinaigrette

3-COURSE DINNER FOR $25

1ST COURSE OPTIONS

Cup Crab Bisque, French Onion or Soup Du Jour

House Mixed Green or Caesar Salad

2nd Course Options

Hickory Bourbon Grilled Salmon - Bourbon glaze, sweet potato wedge fries, grilled zucchini

Short Ribs - 12 hour ale braised beef, crispy red onion, rib pan jus, roasted sweet potato maple puree, honey-cider glazed baby carrots

Chicken Parmesan - Fried panko dusted buttermilk chicken breast, mozzarella, house marinara, cellentani pasta, garlic buttered toast points

Poached Pear & Goat Cheese Salad - Field Greens, cherry tomato, poached pear, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, house pear vinaigrette; add choice of grilled chicken, shrimp, crab cake, 3oz. petite filet or salmon

3rd Course

Choose One:

Grand Mariner Creme Brulée

House Special Bread Pudding

Santa Fe Mexican Grill

2- COURSE LUNCH FOR $15

First Course:

MANGO PEPPER GUACAMOLE

served with tortilla chips

MEXICAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

Chopped romaine lettuce topped with fresh grilled corn off the cob, avocado, radish, purple cabbage, cilantro, queso fresco and cotija cheese dressing.

 Second Course:

FISH TACOS

Two toasted corn tortillas stuffed with grilled Tilapia, roasted pineapple salsa, fresh jalapenos, pickled purple cabbage, and radish. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.

CHILAQUILES

6 corn tortillas cut, pan-fried, smothered with melted cheese and your choice of red guajillo or green tomatillo sauce topped with onions, avocado, and sour cream and served with refried beans. Top them off with either steak or chicken. (Vegetarian option available)

CHORIZO CHILE RELLENO

Battered Chile Relleno stuffed with house-made chorizo, potatoes, and mixed cheeses fried and topped with our glorious queso cheese dip. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans

3-COURSE DINNER FOR $25

First Course: 

MANGO PEPPER GUACAMOLE

served with tortilla chips

MEXICAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

Chopped romaine lettuce topped with fresh grilled corn off the cob, avocado, radish, purple cabbage, cilantro, queso fresco and cotija cheese dressing.

 Second Course:

FISH TACOS

Two toasted corn tortillas stuffed with grilled Tilapia, roasted pineapple salsa, fresh jalapenos, pickled purple cabbage, and radish. Served with Mexican rice and black beans

CARNE ASADA

8 oz. grilled marinated flank steak finished off with our homemade chimichurri salsa. Served with corn tortillas, chile mashed potatoes, and charro beans

ARROZ CON POLLO

A blend of seasoned Mexican rice and fresh shredded chicken tossed in a robust ranchera salsa served with ripe, sweet, fried plantains

CHORIZO CHILE RELLENO

Battered Chile Relleno stuffed with house-made chorizo, potatoes, and mixed cheeses fried and topped with our glorious queso cheese dip. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans

 Third Course:

HOMEMADE FRIED ICE CREAM

FLAN

Stone Balloon Ale House

Please note that the Stone Balloon Ale House is closed on Mondays, but we hope you will join us Tuesday through Sunday!

3-COURSE MEAL FOR $30

FIRST COURSE

Garden Salad - field greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and stout mustard vinaigrette

or

Hot Wing Chowder - buffalo grilled chicken in hearty chowder with root vegetables and fresh corn garnished with bleu cheese crumbles

or

Arugula Salad - crisp baby arugula with honey and lemon marinated carrots, gorgonzola cheese, brown sugar sriracha walnuts, and sweet citrus vinaigrette

SECOND COURSE

Rootbeer Chipotle BBQ Ribs - Old Dominion root beer and chipotle glazed “fall apart” pork ribs with fresh honey carrot dill salad

 or

Cavatelli Shrimp Scampi - shrimp, arugula, and tomatoes in a lemon toasted garlic butter sauce over hand rolled herb Cavatelli and garnished with garlic bread crumble

 or

Bison Goulash - seared bison and roasted pepper goulash seasoned with Hungarian paprika and fresh thyme served over fresh artisinal pasta

 THIRD COURSE

Sticky Toffee Pretzel Bread Pudding- Toffee pretzel bread pudding served warm with strawberry preserves, whipped cream cheese, and pretzel crusted vanilla ice cream

or

Brulee Cheesecake

Taverna

2-COURSE LUNCH FOR $15

First course choices:

Taverna Chicken Soup – braised chicken, kale, white beans

Chef’s Market Soup – daily selection

Second-course choices:

Meatball Sandwich – red sauce, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, portuguese roll

Mushroom Ravioli– crispy cippolini onions, butter, parmigiano reggiano

2-COURSE DINNER FOR $25

First Course Options:

Taverna Chicken Soup – braised chicken, kale, white beans

Chef’s Market Soup – daily selection

 Second-course options:

Chicken Taverna – capers, lemon, white wine, cappellini

Spaghetti & Tomatoes – hand crushed tomatoes, fresh basil

Mushroom Ravioli – crispy cippolini onions, butter, parmigiano reggiano

The Greene Turtle

2-COURSE LUNCH FOR $15

1^st Course Choices

Maryland Crab Soup

French Onion Soup

Small House Salad with Choice of Dressing .

2^nd Course Choices

Maple Bacon Burger served with Fries

Chesapeake Burger served with Fries 

Apple Pecan Salad

Chicken Caesar

3-COURSE DINNER FOR $25

1^st Course Choices

 Maryland Crab Soup 

French Onion Soup  

2^nd Course Choices

Salmon

Fleet Street Chicken 

Shrimp Tacos

Crab Cake Sandwich

3^rd Course Choices

Brownie Sundae

Funnel Fries

Other notes:

Parking in Newark is free on Monday to kick off the celebration. So, take a quick breath and get ready for another great year in downtown Newark, starting with Newark Delaware Restaurant Week.