Festival of Peaches
When: until mid-Sept
Where: Frog & The Peach
Established the summer of 2005 Festival of Peaches celebrates New Jersey’s ripe and delicious home grown peaches with a special menu served for six to eight weeks during peak peach season. The special peach cocktails and 5-course menu (also available a la carte) showcase locally grown peaches prepared in different ways from raw to grilled, in salsas and compotes.
Depending on availability, items offered by executive chef Bruce Lefebvre may be: local fluke sashimi with pickled peach, rice pearls, and red chili; peach “carpaccio” with crispy duck confit, Prosecco vinaigrette, and spiced almonds; potato and farmer’s cheese pierogies with caramelized onion and peach butter; grilled Griggstown poussin with ginger and a peach chutney; aged Dutch Gouda with warm brioche and peach caramel; and a trio of peach-inspired “Popsicles.” $64; $115 with paired wines.
For reservations call 732-846-3216.
