Classic French Affair @ Joseph Cuccia in Lodi, NJ $52 plus T&T
Details
A French Affair - Served Family Style
First Course
17 Summer Salad- Escarole, Fennel, Orange, Moroccan Cured Olives, and Citrus Vinaigrette
Fromage - Classic French Cheese Plate
Vegetable Terrine- Layers of fresh vegetables, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette
Second Course
Beef Bourguignon- Originating in the Burgundy region, Slowly braised beef in red wine
Black Bass Provencal- Pan Seared Black Bass, fresh tomato sauce, olives, and capers
Third Course
Homemade Crepes- filled with lemon curd
Homemade Chocolate Mousse
Coffee & Tea
Brother & sister, Executive Chef Joseph Cuccia & Director of Public Relations & Marketing Jenna Cuccia have crafted a splendid menu to be served to our wine club family style in their private dining room located right next to their open kitchen. All menu ingredients are freshly procured daily directly by Joseph Cuccia, our guarantee of the best possible French Family Affair!
Joseph Cuccia Catering
17 Summer Street (South of 46 @ Autumn St. off of Main St.)
Lodi, NJ 07644
Phone: 973-928-4780
http://josephcucciacatering.com (http://josephcucciacatering.com/)
Founded in 2012, Joseph Cuccia Catering has delighted patrons ever since. On weekends it can be very difficult getting a table for parties larger than 4, but on week nights the magic offered by Joseph Cuccia’s kitchen can be arranged for large private parties! And, even better, Joseph Cuccia is a BYOB, making it that much more attractive & affordable to wine clubs such as ours.
But, there is more… superb historic, yet fresh ambiance! Joseph Cuccia is located in one of the oldest buildings in Lodi, 17 Summer was born to be a part of the culinary world. In the early 1900s, 17 Summer was built by a local family, who immigrated from Italy and owned and operated a very successful butcher shop at 17 Summer for many years. The Cuccia family feels a real connection with everything about this space. Joseph Cuccia’s vision for 17 Summer was to keep its industrialized nature and integrity. History has repeated itself once again, as the Cuccia family restored this space beginning with the original 100 year old tin ceiling and continued to hand-pick each detail for every event. Joseph Cuccia invites you into a place his family calls home and hopes to bring you to a home away from home.
Philosophy:
“Food is not meant to be pretentious. Food is meant to enhance your senses, heighten your emotions, and transport you to places you have never been. We are dedicated to creating this experience simply by using the best ingredients, sharing our passion for food, continuing to hone in on our craft, artistry, and vision. We invite you into our world, our home, and our hearts for an exceptional culinary adventure.”- Executive Chef & Owner Joseph Cuccia
Meet the Owners:
Owner & Executive Chef Joseph Cuccia
Owner and Executive Chef Joseph’s passion and love for food began at a very young age and he began his culinary career at the age of 14 working in a local restaurant. He sought out formal training at the Culinary Arts Institute at Hudson Community College while still attending St. Joe’s Regional High School in Montvale. Studying under some of the most influential restaurateurs in the industry; Chef Joe upheld the standards set forth by those who have taught him this craft. Chef Joseph Cuccia worked for Drew Nieporent at Mia House Vietnamese Restaurant in Tribeca, NYC under the direction of then Sous Chef Spike Mendelsohn. Chef Joe then continued his culinary career by working for companies such as Sterling Affairs Catering and BarCara under Chef Ryan Depersio. Chef Joe has also holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Montclair State University. His view on food and this industry is one of quality, integrity and approachability.
Owner & Director of Public Relations & Marketing, Jenna Cuccia
Jenna has a way with people with her understanding nature and ability to listen and interpret the needs of her clients. Her career journey began at the age of 14 and taking every restaurant job she could find and she honed in on the art of service. Jenna had the opportunity of a lifetime to intern for the country’s number one celebrity wedding planner, David Tutera. Here, Jenna learned how to take the art of service and marry it to personalized event planning. These four months flew by and Jenna started her career in sales, where she found her niche and perfected her craft in Public Relations and Marketing in luxury advertising sales . In 2011, this brother sister team, decided to open a gourmet street-fair food stand called Come Fry W/ Me. Their bright orange tent and pressed chef whites makes Come Fry W/ Me approachable and unique to the food stand business. Come fry W/ Me specializes in seasonal, allergy-aware, and made to order street food. Their hand-cut Belgian style French fries, Parisian Style Crepes, and ability to adapt to any style cuisine has put Come Fry W/ Me on the map. One year later, Jenna and Joseph had the opportunity to open Joseph Cuccia Catering Inc. at 17 Summer. At first glance, the space would only be good for one thing-off premise catering but with some restoration and heart this brother sister team made this space into something New Jersey has been missing. Jenna’s intuitions in marketing and Public Relations have set the highest of standards in quality and personalize service for Joseph Cuccia Catering Inc.
Media:
http://www.northjersey.com/food-and-dining-news/exclusive-private-dining-in-lodi-1.715566