4 Elements Wellness Announces New Treatments for 2022 - Marine Magnesium & InShape PV
January 11, 2022
Marine Magnesium Treatment
This body recovery treatment features a highly concentrated, pure and natural marine magnesium, formulated for immediate absorption and proven alleviating benefits.
This 30-minute treatment includes thermo tissue stimulation, application and infrared heat.
The key benefits of Marine Magnesium are:
· Reduces muscular tension and stiffness
· Improves relaxation
· Reduces muscle cramps and spasms
· Reduces inflammation
· Skin smoothing properties
· Possesses healing properties
· Re-mineralizing and de-stressing
· Reduces pain, aches and sensitivity
· Improves joint discomfort
For more information or to schedule an appointment go to https://www.4elementswellnesscenter.com or call 609-285-3115
InShape PV
Do you suffer from Stress Urinary Incontinence ? InShape PV can help
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Our InShape device applies electromagnetic field to pelvic floor muscles to strengthen the muscles over automatic exercise.
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It is inspired by Kegel exercise, but InShape does it in a more powerful and comfortable way.
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Just sit and enjoy the 20 minutes of comfortable treatment.
Call to schedule your appointment today! 609-285-3115 Or go to https://www.4elementswellnesscenter.com
Holiday Cheer at Home @elements
December 14, 2020
We know Christmas is going to be different this year, but that doesn't mean it has to be any less special. If you're looking to have an intimate gathering at home, we have a memorable menu planned! An abundance of classics with our own elevated twists. To reserve your meal, please call or email heather@elementsprinceton.com
Christmas Menu
Summer's Last Hurrah @elements
September 08, 2020
Late summer menus are here! Dine in (outside or inside at 25% occupancy) or takeout this week before the tomatoes, peaches, and your favorite seasonal flavors fade away and we head into fall. As we open up our indoor dining, we encourage you to reserve early for any big celebrations you have coming up - anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions - as this space will fill up quickly.
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Labor Day Grill Box + Indoor Dining @elements
September 01, 2020
Back by popular demand – grill boxes! Locally raised meat, ready for heat, and paired with the classic sides - elements style. Please have your orders in by Friday. We will also have our regular dine in menu this weekend, for both indoor and outdoor dining. We will be seating at 25% capacity indoors, and look forward to welcoming you back!
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Takeout Menu for This Friday, Saturday & Sunday @elements
August 04, 2020
Exciting news: you can now order our five-course dine-in tasting menu for pickup! Get out your best dinnerware and enjoy these delicious dishes at home. Choose from any menu for curbside or join us outside at one of our VIP tables this weekend.
To view all menus (including our vegetarian) click HERE
Summer in Full Swing @elements - Weekend Menu Here
July 21, 2020
This week you can experience the incredible freshness of New Jersey swordfish and the earthiness of Princeton chanterelles. Join us for VIP outdoor dining or enjoy one of our take-out options. We kindly ask that you request the vegetarian menu in advance at the time of making your reservation. Thank you for your support!
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Weekend Menu @elements - Take Out or Eat In
July 07, 2020
With temperatures rising, our chefs have created a seasonal menu that is incredibly refreshing for both dine-in and take away. Join us at one of our four outdoor tables (accommodating 2-8 guests) or place an order for cubside pickup this weekend. We look forward to hosting you!
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elements 4th of July Weekend Menu
July 01, 2020
This week's menu is a true testament to New Jersey, with golden tilefish and wild blueberries. We also continue to offer a takeaway menu with unique add-ons such as NJ ostriche tartare!
Our hours for this weekend are... Friday: 4:30pm to 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 4pm to 7pm
If you missed our last email, we're excited to announce that we have set aside four tables outside under our awning for small groups, bringing the elements experience outside! We have partitions between each table to ensure intimacy and safety. Dining begins at 6:30pm for all guests, and each table can accommodate 2-8 guests. A vegetarian menu is also available. We look forward to hosting you!
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VIP Outdoor Dining Experience @elements
June 25, 2020
We have set aside four tables outside under our awning for small groups, bringing the elements experience outside! We have partitions between each table to ensure intimacy and safety. Dining begins at 6:30pm for all guests, and each table can accommodate 2-8 guests. A vegetarian menu is also available. We look forward to hosting you!
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This Weekend's Tasting Menu @elements
June 24, 2020
Our chefs continue to prepare elevated takeout dishes for just $49 per person every weekend! And summer means more seasonal vegetables like zucchini & herbs, and incredible catches from the sea such as Patagonia prawns. Don't forget to add your favorite craft cocktails for 2 to your order! Thank you for your continued support.
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Father's Day Takeout & Grilling Boxes @elements
June 15, 2020
There's grilling, and then there's elements grilling! Enjoy restaurant-quality meats and seafood with our special Father's Day Weekend Grilling Box for 4. Or we can prepare the dishes for you in this week's takeout menu. Reserve a pickup time slot either on Open Table or call/email your order today!
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Weekend Tasting Menu from elements
June 09, 2020
Our new menu for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday has a few exciting new options, including Japanese beef from Kagoshima, Japan, crispy sweetbreads, and roasted snow peas with onions & feta. Our system is currently configured to allow you to reserve a pick up time for your take out meal. Reserve your meals and we will follow up via phone to confirm. All take out orders will be confirmed before charging your credit card. Alternately orders can be placed by phone: 609-924-0078, or send us an inquiry at info@elementsprinceton.com
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This Weekend's Tasting Menu @elements
June 01, 2020
Our new menu for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday features 48 hour short ribs, red cedar cold smoked salmon, and ricotta cake with strawberries & lemon balm. Our system is currently configured to allow you to reserve a pick up time for your take out meal. Reserve your meals and we will follow up via phone to confirm. All take out orders will be confirmed before charging your credit card.
Alternately orders can be placed by phone: 609-924-0078, or send us an inquiry at info@elementsprinceton.com
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Takeout Menu for This Friday, Saturday & Sunday @elements
May 26, 2020
Don't miss the flavors of spring this week, showcased alongside Colorado lamb, salmon, and trumpet royal mushrooms. Or try our house-made linguine this week with a new guinea hen sausage and parmesan cream sauce. Every dish comes beautifully plated as you would experience it in our restaurant! Ask about our wine selection to make it an extra special evening. MENU
Please have your order in by 3pm the day of pickup.
There will be no hand to hand transactions, for everyone’s safety.
Please call us to place order 609-924-0078 (option 1) or place your order online. Please have your credit card ready when calling. We will only be accepting credit card payments and can email you a receipt! Please call us upon arrival and park in the Grigg's Corner parking lot. THANK YOU for your support!
This Weekend's Take Out Menu from elements
May 19, 2020
Our chefs have been busy foraging to bring you the most brilliant spring ingredients you won't experience elsewhere in this creative way. Seasonal and local flowers and herbs, New Jersey seafood, and more are highlighted on this week's menu. Please have your order in by 3pm the day of pickup. There will be no hand to hand transactions, for everyone's safety.
Please call us to place order 609-924-0078 (option 1) or place your order online. Please have your credit card ready when calling. We will only be accepting credit card payments and can email you a receipt! Please call us upon arrival and park in the Grigg's Corner parking lot. THANK YOU for your support!
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Saturday & Sunday Tasting Menu at elements
May 12, 2020
Seasonal local vegetables, homemade bread, and sustainable proteins are the stars of our May tasting menu. Or if you love to cook - try one of our pasta kits with our house-made linguini! Our menus have been selling out quickly, so please get your orders in as soon as possible.
There will be no hand to hand transactions, for everyone's safety. Please call us to place order 609-924-0078 (option 1) or place your order online.
Please have your credit card ready when calling. We will only be accepting credit card payments and can email you a receipt! Please call us upon arrival and park in the Grigg's Corner parking lot. THANK YOU for your support!
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Weekend Wagyu & Other Takeout Options at elements
April 28, 2020
Last week's take out was a huge success, thank you to all who showed your support. We are keeping this going with a new menu this weekend! Including pasta kits to make at home. We recommend getting your orders in soon as last week we sold out quickly. There will be no hand to hand transactions, for everyone’s safety. Please call us to place order 609-924-0078 (option 1) or place your order online. Please have your credit card ready when calling. We will only be accepting credit card payments and can email you a receipt! Please call us upon arrival and park in the Grigg's Corner parking lot. THANK YOU for your support!
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Saturday AND Sunday Night Take Out Menu Now Available at elements
April 22, 2020
We are excited to announce a new take out option this Saturday, 4/25! Get the elements experience at home with wild foraged herbs and mushrooms, local ocean trout, and some incredible add-ons from our chefs.
There will be no hand to hand transactions, for everyone's safety. Please call us to place order 609-924-0078 (option 1) or place your order online. Please have your credit card ready when calling. We will only be accepting credit card payments and can email you a receipt! Please call us upon arrival and park in the Grigg's Corner parking lot. THANK YOU for your support!
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Support the elements & Mistral Staff
March 19, 2020
We are so grateful for all of the well-wishing from our loyal customers this last week. We’ve had to make some hard decisions in this chaotic time, but we are optimistic that things will turn around soon. In the meantime, we are asking for your support.
With the abrupt closure of Mistral and elements, 50 employees are going without. Our goal is to create a fund to help them through this unprecedented time in history. We hope you can help support you favorite local cooks, waiters, and bartenders through this difficult period. 100% of proceeds will go to the staff that has been furloughed.
Our team will deeply appreciate any kindness, big or small. And we all truly look forward to seeing you again.
Warmly,
The elements & MIstral Team
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elements Presents Tuscan Excellence - Wine and Fashion - January 8
December 30, 2019
A Taste of Tuscan Excellence
Wednesday January 8th at 7pm
A showcase of the finest Tuscan wines and garments.
13 wineries from the Tuscan region will be represented during this special evening at elements. Join us for a
walk around wine tasting with passed hors d'oeuvres and carving stations for $69.
Participating wineries include: Castello Di Bossi; Castellare; Colle Massari; Grattamacco; Poggio Di Sotto; Tenuta San Giorgio; Il Marroneto; Le Macioche; Orma; Poggio Scalette; Tua Rita; Valdipiatta.
Special guest speaker Salvatore Galati from Winebow alongside our elements sommelier Daniel Tucker will guide you through 20+ wines presented for the evening.
A unique addition to the evening is the
Sartoria Vanni trunk show - this luxury menswear brand is known for their made-to-measure fine Italian suits and accessories. Nicola Papa (owner) will be one of our special guest speakers. Experience fine textiles from Loro Piana and Lubiam.
Don't miss this unique experience!
Reserve your tickets today.
Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve at elements - Elegant Holiday Evenings!
December 18, 2019
elements Christmas Eve
4pm to 8:30pm
We will be offering a 5-course tasting menu (choice of two items per course) for $99 per person. We will also have a $55 kids menu for children 12 and under. Standard wine pairing will be priced at $69 per person and premium wine pairing will be priced at $99 per person
elements New Year's Eve
We will have two seatings. The first seating is reservation slots between 4pm to 6pm. We will be offering a Five Course Tasting Menu priced at $125 per person. Standard wine pairing will be priced at $89 per person and premium wine pairing will be priced at $125 per person.
The second seating will be reservation slots between 8:30pm to 10:30pm. This will be a Chef’s Tasting Menu priced at $185 per person. Standard wine pairing will be priced at $115 per person and premium wine pairing will be priced at $185 per person.
(4pm-6pm seating only) 5 course menu $125. | standard beverage pairing $89. | premium beverage pairing $125.
(8:30pm-10:30pm seating only ) Chef’s Tasting menu $185. | standard beverage pairing $115. | premium beverage pairing $185.
We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Click here to book your special Christmas or New Year’s Eve experience with elements!
Mas de Dumas Gassac Wine Dinner @elements October 11
September 30, 2019
Often referred to as the Grand Cru of the Midi (South of France), the Mas de Daumas Gassac top-tier wines have reached international cult status. Located in the majestic Gassac Valley, the estate benefits from the cool microclimate derived from the Gassac River, several natural springs (from which the Guibert family drinks), and the influence of the nearby mountains. The soil that dominates the valley is a rare and still unexplained red, powder-fine glacial soil, which is strikingly similar to that found in the prime areas of Burgundy. This combination of characteristics is quite unique in Southern France. Join us in welcoming special guest speaker Virgile Rousseau for this incredible evening of good food, wine, and company.
$85 4 course menu with Hors D’oeuvres reception
$65 wine pairing - RESERVATIONS
7:00 reception, 7:30 sit for dinner
Sashimi at the Bar Thursday Nights @elements
September 04, 2019
Experience a range of raw fish preparations, from local NJ bigeye to wild Aji from Japan. Our chefs have thoughtfully paired each fish with seasonal produce, making every bite full of flavor to savor. No reservations necessary - arrive early to secure your seat!
Menu Here
Weeknight Bites - Casual Dining Now at elements
August 15, 2019
Same Remarkable Flavors, More Flexibility
Enjoying your favorite elements dishes has never been easier with our weeknight bar menu and a la carte dining. Create your own tasting from a variety of seasonal dishes, or stop in for a few small plates for a more casual evening. For dining at the bar, no reservation is necessary! For a la carte weeknight dining, make your reservation HERE
elements 3rd Annual Sansai Dinner May 5
April 16, 2019
Joining us this year is Guest Chef Nicholas Elmi.
elements welcomes Chef Nicholas Elmi from Laurel and Royal Boucherie in Philadelphia on Sunday May 5th 2019. He will work collaboratively alongside our elements team to bring you a tasting menu focused on spring wild edible season here in the central NJ area.
Chef Anderson and Chef Elmi will create an innovative menu focusing on our local Sansai season. Sansai translates to “mountain vegetables” and refers to all foraged herbs and vegetables found in the spring.
TASTING MENU $129 OPTIONAL WINE PAIRING / tier 1 $69 | tier 2 $129
Reserve HERE or Call 609.924.0078
Morgado Cellars Dinner at elements March 27
March 14, 2019
elements welcomes you to join us March 27 for a special two hour 4 course menu featuring Morgado Cellars wines.
Kimberly Hatcher, a San Francisco firefighter by day and winemaker by night, is a force to be reckoned with. In 2009 she got into wine working as an assistant to Napa Valley’s acclaimed winemaker Russell Bevan and was hooked ever since. In 2012 she released her first vintage of Morgado Cellars. Recently wrapping up her 8th harvest, Morgado makes rich wines with supple textures that are absolute crowd pleasers. Producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Bordeaux – crafted by hand and made from the heart – Morgado is a force of nature. Our Chef Scott Anderson and the team will be preparing a 4 course tasting dinner to be enjoyed along these wonderful wines.
Menu Price: $85, Wine pairing: $49
Reserve Here
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve at elements
December 04, 2018
Dine with elements Christmas Eve and to ring in the New Year!
Our celebratory menus will highlight the gems of the season. Reserve your table today.
Christmas Eve: 5-course tasting menu (choice of two items per course) for $99 per person, and a $55 kids menu for children 12 and under. Standard wine pairing will be priced at $69 per person and reserve wine pairing will be priced at $99 per person
elements NYE: Two seatings between 5-6pm and 8:30-10:30pm. First seating: 5-course Tasting Menu for $125 per person. Standard wine pairing will be priced at $89 per person and reserve wine pairing will be priced at $125 per person. Second seating: Chef's Tasting Menu priced at $185 per person. Standard wine pairing will be priced at $115 per person and reserved wine pairing will be priced at $185 per person.
Mommy & Me Himalayan Salt Room Sessions at 4 Elements Wellness
October 31, 2018
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
9 am-10 am
MOMMY & ME HIMALAYAN SALTROOM SESSIONS – Ages 3 months & up
Is your child suffering from allergies, ear infections, frequent colds, asthma, or hyperactivity? Join us in our Himalayan Salt Room with your child to calm and alleviate their symptoms! Our salt floor is like a large sandbox that your child can play in. We will provide toys, books, and music to enjoy while you both breathe in the anti-bacterial, healing salt and mineral infused air.
Please call us at 609-285-3115 to secure your spot.
https://www.4elementswellnesscenter.com/events-specials/
elements Welcomes Guest Chef Justin Cogley of Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel this November for One Weekend Only
October 30, 2018
Sat 11.17 & Sun. 11.18
We are honored to welcome guest chef Justin Cogley of Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel this November for one weekend only.
Chef Anderson and Chef Cogley both known for their uses of hyperlocal wild and cultivated ingredients will create a menu featuring the ingredients of Coastal California and Central New Jersey. The late fall menu will showcase west and east coast shellfish, foraged vegetables and locally raised meats.
Justin Cogley joined Aubergine restaurant in January 2011. As Executive Chef he oversees Aubergine and all of L’Auberge Carmel’s culinary programs.
Cogley comes to Carmel by way of Chicago, Illinois, where he was instrumental in opening the Elysian Hotel’s new kitchen as Executive Sous Chef. He previously worked at Charlie Trotter’s critically acclaimed restaurant for four years, claiming the position of Chef de Cuisine for the last two. As such, he was responsible for menu creation, special events, and extensive instruction and management of the culinary staff.
Under the direction of Chef Cogley and his team, Aubergine has enjoyed substantial acclaim. In early 2015 they were nominated for three James Beard Foundation awards including Best Chef, West. 2014 saw Aubergine earn Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence and Forbes Travel Guide’s highest Five-Star rating recognizing excellence in restaurants. Also in 2014 L’Auberge Carmel was named Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards as a Top 100 Hotels Overall and one of the Top Resorts in the Continental United State.
Join us for this exciting collaborative cooking effort at elements!
menu price:$125/pp
Standard wine: $79/pp
Premium wine: $125/pp
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Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary with elements Oct 30 - Nov 3
October 17, 2018
We are celebrating 10 years of elements with a special menu! Join us October 30ththrough November 3rd for an exciting 5 course anniversary tasting. elements classics like our original tuna dish and 48hr short ribs will be featured alongside new dishes.
Menu:
Series of small bites
Tuna toro tartare
Ginger, scallion, white soy
Honey Mussels
Salsify, pistou, herbs
Grilled Japanese Madai
Sudachi citrus, shiso, sake lees
48hr Wagyu Short Rib
Potato, mushroom, hickory
Butternut squash Pie
Whey caramel, yogurt, quince
5 course menu: $125
Standard Wine Pairing: $79
Premium Wine Pairing: $125
Tuesday through Saturday. All other menus available those days as well. Visit our website or call to make a reservation.
Weeknight A la Carte Menu at elements
September 19, 2018
Join us during the week for delicious a-la-carte dining! You won't want to miss the flavors of fall prepared by our talented chefs who showcase local & foraged ingredients all week long.
View menu here
elements Bar Menu Served Wednesday Nights at Mistral Bar
September 19, 2018
Now you can sample elements world class menu in the casual setting of the Mistral Bar. New items each Wednesday make it a permanent item on you calendar.
Wednesday Bar Menu | @ Mistral Bar
Now served every Wednesday night at the Mistral Bar
A la carte menu | NO Reservations
As our menus are seasonally driven, please note that the above menus are for illustration only and subject to change. With notice, we will happily accommodate any dietary restrictions.
Wild Mushroom & Pinot Noir Dinner @elements August 9
July 31, 2018
elements welcomes you to join us to celebrate the summer with a special Wild Mushroom & Pinot Noir dinner.
We will be featuring a special two-hour 4-course meal featuring wild mushrooms from the Princeton area in every course on Thursday, August 9th. Our Sommelier, Marin will be pairing each course with pinot noir from small unique producers.
Menu Price: $85
Wine pairing: $49
Premium Wine pairing: $85
extend the menu by two courses: $35
Reservations
elements Dinner Featuring Rosé Wines May 24
May 15, 2018
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Ah, yes spring is finally here!
The time for the simple joy of drinking a glass or a bottle :) of nice Rosé, is upon us. We’ll be pouring some wonderfully pure, refreshing and off-beaten path Rosés, produced in small quantities, from around the world. It would be our pleasure to share them with you along our Chef’s Scott creative dishes.
4 Course Menu $85
Beverage pairing tier 1 $49
Beverage pairing tier 2 $85
See you soon!
the elements crew - RESERVE NOW
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Mother's Day Brunch at elements
May 03, 2018
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Celebrate Mother's Day With elements Sunday, May 13th
BRUNCH
3-course brunch menu, $69 and a kids menu for $39.
seating from 10:00am – 3pm
DINNER
Four Course Menu, $99 per person
seating from 4pm - 8pm
Reserve NOW
Finalists Announced for 2018 Garden State Culinary Arts Awards - Cargot & elements Nominated!
April 09, 2018
Chefs and restaurants, farmers and food artisans, professionals in wine, beer and spirits, specialty food markets and legends in all things culinary in New Jersey have been named finalists for the 2018 Garden State Culinary Arts Awards (GSCAA).
The awards will be presented by The Garden State Culinary Arts Foundation in a ceremony and reception to be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel.
Following an official welcome from the foundation, the awards ceremony announcing the winners will begin at 6 p.m. on April 29. A gala reception, with dishes that focus on New Jersey ingredients, will follow from 7:15 to 9 p.m. under the direction of 2017 Outstanding Chef winner Drew Araneo, of Drew's Bayshore Bistro in Keyport, and 2017 Rising Star honoree AJ Capella, formerly of the Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station. Students from New Jersey culinary schools will assist the chefs and their culinary captains with prep work, cooking, plating and serving the dishes.
The independent juried culinary awards program is the only one of its kind in New Jersey to honor achievement and excellence in a variety of culinary arts enterprises in the Garden State. During the past year, the nine-member GSCA Awards Committee and a statewide body of some 150 judges mined New Jersey for candidates for consideration for the awards. After winnowing down the names in each category to 10 nominees, the committee and judges voted in a first round of independently tabulated balloting.
The top three vote-getters in each category have been deemed finalists; they are listed below. Following a second round of voting, the winners will be selected and announced at the gala ceremony on Sunday, April 29.
A limited number of tickets to the ceremony and reception are on sale at Brown Paper Tickets. If purchased by Friday, April 20, tickets are $75 per person; if any tickets remain available after that date, they will be sold for $100 per person. To purchase tickets, visitwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/3395757.
The finalists for the 2018 Garden State Culinary Arts Awards are:
Best Food Market: An established, independently owned retail food market in New Jersey that demonstrates a high level of quality in goods offered, service to its customers and devotion to its community. Must have been in operation for at least five years.
The Cheese Cave, Red Bank: Stephen Catania, owner
Corrado's Family Affair, Clifton: Corrado family, owners
Stockton Market, Stockton: Steven Grabowski and Cheryl Olsten, owners
Best Neighborhood Food Establishment: An informal, moderately priced, independently owned eatery in New Jersey with high-quality food that reflects the character of New Jersey and/or its surrounding community. Must have been in operation for at least five years. This award is given in three regions.
Central
The Buttered Biscuit Cafe, Bradley Beach: Liz and Dave McAllister, owners
El Tule, Lambertville: Egoavil and Anguiano families, owners
Mustache Bill's Diner, Barnegat Light: Bill Smith, chef-owner
North
Al-Basha, Paterson: Yasar Basha, owner
La Isla, Hoboken: Omar Giner, chef-owner
Seabra's Marisqueira, Newark: Joaquim Fernandes, chef-owner; Antonio Sousa and Manuel Cerqueira, owners
South
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern, Atlantic City: Mancuso family, owners
Little Saigon, Atlantic City: Ha and Thomas Vu, owners
Louisa's Cafe, Cape May: Will Riccio, owner
Best New Restaurant: A restaurant opened in the previous calendar year (2017) in New Jersey that displays excellence in food and service, already has established a distinctive voice and promises to set high standards for years to come.
Cargot Brasserie, Princeton: Jim Nawn, Fenwick Hospitality Group, owner
Hearthside, Collingswood: Lindsay Piperno, owner; Dominic Piperno, chef-owner
Marcel Bakery & Kitchen, Upper Montclair: Meny Vaknin, chef-owner
Best Restaurant: A restaurant in operation in New Jersey for at least five years that displays overall excellence and consistency of quality in food, atmosphere and service and has set high standards in the industry.
Elements, Princeton: Scott Anderson, chef-partner; Stephen Distler, partner
The Red Store, Cape May Point: Lucas Manteca, chef-owner
Zeppoli, Collingswood: Joey Baldino, chef-owner
Garden State Culinary Legend: A food professional, institution or restaurant with a rich, storied history of high standards, commitment, accomplishment and influence. The contributions of the person, place or institution to the culinary arts in New Jersey must have affected residents in positive ways for at least 10 years.
Ariane Daguin, D'Artagnan; Union
Chris Mumford, Cafe Mumford's; Tinton Falls
Maricel Presilla, Cucharamama and Zafra; Hoboken
Outstanding Beer Professional: A beer professional working in New Jersey who has proven skills and talent and has had a significant positive effect on the industry.
Augie Carton, Carton Brewing Co.; Atlantic Highlands
Michael Kane, Kane Brewing Co.; Ocean Township
Ryan Krill, Chris "Hank" Henke and Bob Krill, Cape May Brewing Co.; Cape May
Outstanding Chef: A chef in a professional capacity in New Jersey for at least five consecutive years whose accomplishments have served to inspire, educate and set standards in both the state and the industry.
Ariane Duarte, Ariane Kitchen + Bar; Verona
Shigeru Fukuyoshi, Sagami; Collingswood
Dan Richer, Razza Pizza Artigianale; Jersey City
Outstanding Farmer: A farmer whose primary income is derived from agricultural pursuits and has demonstrated significant talent and skill in the profession, as well as setting consistent standards of excellence. Must have been working as a farmer in New Jersey for at least five years.
Cherry Grove Organic Farm, Lawrence Township: Matthew Conver
Chickadee Creek Farm, Pennington: Jess Niederer
Forty North Oyster Farm, Little Egg Harbor and Belmar: Matt Gregg and Scott Lennox
Outstanding Food Artisan: A food artisan in New Jersey who has demonstrated significant talent and skill in their chosen genre and has set new or consistent standards of achievement and excellence. Must have been working in the genre for at least three years.
Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, Milford: Nina and Jonathan White, owners
Milk Sugar Love, Jersey City: Emma Taylor, owner
Valley Shepherd Creamery, Long Valley: Eran Wajswol and Debra Van Sickle, owners
Outstanding Pastry Chef / Baker: A pastry chef or baker working in a professional capacity in New Jersey for at least three years in a restaurant, café, bakery or other public outlet who has displayed overall excellence in pastries, desserts and/or bread-making.
Jennifer Colello Carson, Lillipies; Princeton
Elizabeth Degener, The Bread Lady at Enfin Farms; Cape May
Jess Gaspero, The Farm & Fisherman Tavern; Cherry Hill
Outstanding Spirits Professional: A spirits professional working in New Jersey who has proven skills and talent and has had a significant positive effect on the industry.
Danny Childs, The Farm & Fisherman Tavern; Cherry Hill
Mark Pascal and Francis Schott, Stage Left Steak; New Brunswick
James Yoakum, Cooper Rivers Distillers; Camden
Outstanding Wine Professional: A wine professional working in New Jersey who has proven skills and talent and has had a significant positive effect on the industry.
Michael Beneduce Jr., Beneduce Vineyards; Pittstown
Sean Comninos, Bill and Penni Heritage, Heritage Vineyards; Mullica Hill
Chris Cree, Pluckemin Inn; Bedminster
Rising Star Chef: A chef age 30 or younger as of the previous calendar year whose accomplishments and talent already have served to inspire and impress and promise to set standards for years to come. Must have worked in a professional capacity as a chef for a minimum of three years, includingthe two most recent years in New Jersey.
Robbie Felice, Viaggio; Wayne
Valentina Fortuna, Constellation Collective; Collingswood
Martyna Krowicka, Restaurant Latour; Hamburg
Special Dinner with, 2 Michelin Star, Guest chef Kyle Connaughton from SingleThread, at elements April 28 & 29
March 27, 2018
elements welcomes Kyle & Katina Connaughton from SingleThread in in Sonoma, CA on Saturday April 28 & Sunday, April 29th, 2018. They will work collaboratively alongside our elements team to bring you a tasting menu focused on spring wild edible season here in the central NJ area.
Chef Anderson and Chef Connaughton will create an innovative menu focusing on our local Sansai season. Sansai translates to “mountain vegetables” and refers to all foraged herbs and vegetables found in the mountains of Japan especially in the spring season. At SingleThread, Chef Connaughton’s 2 Michelin star restaurant, wild edibles and foraged ingredients are showcased alongside Katina’s sustainable culinary gardens.
TASTING MENU $150
OPTIONAL WINE PAIRING / tier 1 $95 | tier 2 $150
April Events at 4 Elements Wellness
March 25, 2018
Sunday, April 8th, 2018
Learn about the Bach Flower Remedy System in a Himalayan Salt Room 2pm-3pm
Feeling Stressed? Discover Dr. Bach’s natural flower remedies and how they help relieve everyday stress and emotions plus receive the benefits of HALOTHERAPY. (Not essential oils.) Presenter: Tina M. Turner, Flower Essence Practitioner. 50$ or if you check in on facebook while you are here you can receive 10$ off. Please call us to secure your spot. 609-285-3115 ~ www.4elementswellnesscenter.com
Friday, April 13th, 2018
New Moon Sound Journey in a Himalayan Salt Room 7pm
Instructor: Lois Harrison, Harmonic Sound & Vibration Practitioner. Clear your mind and body of negativity while experiencing the deepest level of relaxation from the vibrations and harmonic sounds of worldly instruments, as well as receiving the benefits of HALOTHERAPY. 50$ or if you check in on facebook while you are here you can receive 10$ off. Please call us to secure your spot. 609-285-3115 ~ www.4elementswellnesscenter.com
Monday, April 16th, 2018
New Moon Intention Setting in a Himalayan Salt Room 7pm
Using the power of the New Moon, essential oils, guided meditation, and lively discussion you will set an intention, create an affirmation and make an energetic essential oil blend to take home! Facilitated by Certified Aromatherapist, Susan Niedt. 50$ plus receive the benefits of HALOTHERAPY. If you check in on facebook while you are here you can receive 10$ off. Please call us to secure your spot. 609-285-3115 ~ www.4elementswellnesscenter.com
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
Manifestation with Law of Attraction in a Himalayan Salt Room 7pm
Learn how to manifest the things you want in your life through the Law of Attraction step by step. Move away from any fears in your life and become inspired to begin the life you’ve always dreamed of through a guided meditation and discussion session. Instructor: Cindy Morhouse. 50$ plus receive the benefits of HALOTHERAPY. If you check in on facebook while you are here you can receive 10$ off. Please call us to secure your spot. 609-285-3115 ~ www.4elementswellnesscenter.com
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
Mindful Eating & Spring detox discussion in a Himalayan Salt Room 7pm
Discover the benefits of mindful eating with Veronique Cardon, MS, Holistic Nutritionalist & Founder of The CogniDiet. Your body will thank you! 50$ plus receive the benefits of HALOTHERAPY. If you check in on facebook while you are here you can receive 10$ off. Please call us to secure your spot. 609-285-3115 ~ www.4elementswellnesscenter.com
Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Reiki Circle in a Himalayan Salt Room 2pm
Join Reiki Practitioners Kathleen Quigley & Luba Turczak. In this workshop you will learn about the benefits of Reiki, receive Reiki healing and be guided through a meditation. 50$ plus receive the benefits of HALOTHERAPY. If you check in on facebook while you are here you can receive 10$ off. Please call us to secure your spot. 609-285-3115 ~ www.4elementswellnesscenter.com
Package Specials from 4 Elements Wellness
March 22, 2018
MARCH SPECIALS - 4 Elements Wellness
Spring DETOX
30 minute Infrared Sauna
Full Body Cryotherapy
Hydrogen Water $70 (reg $113)
Season RESET – Relax & Renew
Cryo Facial
Floatation Therapy
Hydrogen Water $100 (reg $133)
Allergy Season Salt Solution
Halotherapy Pack of 3 – $90 (reg $150)
St.Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Weekend Cure
Full Body Cryotherapy
Cryo Facial
Hydrogen Water – $95 (reg. $133 )
Offers are only good for the month of March 2018.
BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
30 minute Infrared Sauna, whole body Cryotherapy and Himalayan Salt room – $100 (reg $160)
Expires March 30, 2018
WELLNESS EVENTS
4 Events – $160 (reg $200)
Celebrate Easter Brunch With elements
March 22, 2018
Sunday, April 1, Celebrate Easter brunch in style with elements in Princeton.
We will be offering a special 3-course brunch menu
from 10:30am – 3pm for $69 and a kids menu for $39.
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elements Announces Special Dinner With Guest Chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia
February 12, 2018
On Thursday, March 8, 2018 reservations starting at 5 PM, elements is excited to welcome guest chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia, PA. Chef Michaud and Chef Anderson will create a special 6-course menu featuring local ingredients and dishes focused around the larder of Osteria and elements.
6 Courses $99
Beverage pairing tier 1 $65
Beverage pairing tier 2 $99
There is limited seating for this one-time event, reserve your table now so you don’t miss out:
elements Announces Special Dinner With Guest Chef Justin Woodward of Castagna Nov 12
October 30, 2017
On Sunday, November 12th, elements is excited to welcome guest chef Justin Woodward of Castagna in Portland OR. Chef Woodward will bring the best of the Pacific Northwest cuisine to elements for a special 6-course menu.
ABOUT JUSTIN WOODWARD
Justin brings a wide range of experience to the Castagna kitchen. His career includes time spent at some of the world’s most esteemed restaurants including Chef Rene Redzepi’s Noma in Denmark, San Diego’s L’Auberge Del Mar, and the infamous modernist establishment Mugaritz in San Sebastian. After working under renowned pastry chef Alex Stupak at New York’s WD-50, Justin joined Castagna. He was nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef award in 2013, and Best Chef Northwest award in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and continues to push the boundaries of fine dining in Portland.
Special Japanese Fish Dinner at elements Oct 25
October 09, 2017
Join us to celebrate the Fall fish season and what the famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo has to offer with a special Japanese fish dinner.
The team will create a special two hour 4 course meal plus 2 extra small bite specials featuring Japanese fish in every course.
4 courses plus 2 special extra small bites
menu price $99 | tier one pairing $55 | tier two pairing $99
PS. Limited Seating Available...
Fall Steak Dinner at elements October 5
September 20, 2017
Join us to celebrate the start of Fall with a special Steak dinner.
The team will create a special two-hour 4-course meal featuring Wagyu beef in every course on Thursday, October 5th.
Price: $99 for 4-courses
Wine pairing tier 1 - $55
Wine pairing tier 2 - $99
PS. Limited Seating Available...
Special Lobster Dinner at elements August 31 & September 1
August 16, 2017
Join us to celebrate the end of summer with a special lobster dinner.
We will be featuring a special two-hour 4-course meal featuring lobster in every course on Thursday, August 31st and Sept 1
Price: $89 for 4-courses
Wine pairing tier 1 - $49
Wine pairing tier 2 - $89
PS. Limited Seating Available...
elements Announces Special Dinner with Celebrated BBQ Chef July 16
June 15, 2017
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Special Dinner With Critically Acclaimed BBQ Chef Tim Rattray from The Granary ‘Cue & Brew’, San Antonio
On Sunday, July 16th starting at 4 PM, elements is excited to welcome guest BBQ chef Tim Rattray of The Granary in San Antonio TX. Chef Rattray will bring the best of San Antonio BBQ cuisine to elements for a special 6-course menu. Chef Rattray and Chef Anderson will create a menu featuring traditional and non-traditional dishes focused around fire and smoke.
The Granary was recently featured in EATER:
How San Antonio’s Best Barbecue Spot Is Breaking All the Rules
At the Granary, a chef with a fine-dining background and his beer-loving brother are turning barbecue on its head?
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Elements included in Zagat Philadelphia's “6 Restaurants Worth a Drive From Philadelphia"
April 25, 2017
Elements was included in a Zagat Philadelphia round-up of “6 Restaurants Worth a Drive From Philadelphia.” Full article can be read here
by Kelly Alderfer
Elements in Princeton, NJ
Chef Scott Anderson has created a lot of buzz with the opening of Mistral in King of Prussia, but his original spot, Elements, in Princeton is a true dining destination for fans. Seasonal dishes from locally sourced ingredients are served tableside by the chef who prepared them, and the menu changes consistently, so it’s always a new experience. The dinners do have a tradition: Every meal starts with a signature marinated quail egg.
66 Witherspoon St.; 609-924-0078
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Elements
April 24, 2017
Sunday, May 14th Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with elements in Princeton. We will be offering a special 3-course brunch menu from 10:00am – 3pm for $69 and a kids menu for $39.
A special 4-course dinner menu will be served from 3:30pm – 8pm for $99. Reservations are limited so book today to save your table.
RESERVATIONS AND MENU
Celebrate Easter With Elements
March 21, 2017
Sunday, April 16th
Make this Easter special and celebrate at elements, we will be offering a 3-course menu for $69 and a kids menu for $39. Seatings will be available between 10:30 am & 3 pm.
Reserve Your Table Now
Special Dinner With 2 James Beard Semi-Finalists at elements March 12
February 28, 2017
Join elements Chef Scott Anderson and Ardent's Chef Justin Carlisle for an experience of a lifetime. Both James Beard semifinalists will be serving you six unique courses featuring the natural terroir of Princeton and Wisconsin
Spots are filling up fast so Call Now or Reserve Online
About Chef Justin Carlisle
Grew up on a small beef farm in rural Wisconsin and food has always played a large part of his life. Starting in small restaurants the passion for cooking grew and help developed a love of food and hard work ethic.
His restaurant Ardent - opened in October of 2013, has been named one of the 15 best new restaurants by Condé Nast Traveler; Best Restaurant in the State of Wisconsin by the Business Insider; and was named semifinalist for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. In 2015 Justin was a James Beard Awards nominee for Best Chef Midwest, and he has been named nominee again this year on the same category.
During his time as a Chef, Justin has continued to support the local food movement and use a modern technical approach to it.
Celebrate V Day TONIGHT at elements
February 13, 2017
For those who cannot make it out tomorrow night, we at elements decided to open up for a romantic Monday evening service.
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with Chef Scott Anderson and the elements team as they utilize progressive, modern techniques to draw out the purest flavors, and transform classic dishes into something completely new on this special evening.
There are only a few spots left: Reserve Now
Valentine’s Day at elements
January 19, 2017
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with Chef Scott Anderson and the elements team as they utilize progressive, modern techniques to draw out the purest flavors, and transform classic dishes into something completely new on this special evening. Limited seating available, Reserve Now
Best Chefs America Highlights Scott Anderson of elements
October 13, 2016
When foodies in Princeton want a forward thinking culinary adventure, they head to elements — Scott Anderson’s progressive modernist restaurant in the heart of downtown. Anderson call his food “new age fine dining for the edgier soul.” His restaurant is recognized as a premier dining destination in the Mid-Atlantic...
Read About It Here
Elements Tops NJ Monthly's Best 25 Restaurants 2016 List
August 01, 2016
Thank you NJ Monthly and Eric Levin for including elements in "New Jersey's Best 25 Restaurants of 2016!"
NJ Monthly releases an annual list of the state's finest dining experiences, chosen by their panel of food critics and reporters, led by deputy editor/dining editor Eric Levin.
Read About It Here
Come Together For Reunions & Graduation at Elements
May 25, 2016
Elements welcomes back Princeton University’s alumni and congratulates the class of 2016! We will be open for dinner on Sunday May 29th and Monday May 30th, offering a five-course graduation dinner menu at $125 per person. Reservations are available from 4:00PM – 9:30 PM.
Check Out The Menu
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Elements
April 20, 2016
Sunday, May 8th Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with elements in Princeton. We will be offering a special 3-course brunch menu from 10:30am – 3pm for $69 and a kids menu for $39.
A special 4-course dinner menu will be served from 3:30pm – 9pm for $99. Reservations are limited so book today to save your table.
Reserve Your Table Now
elements Welcomes Critically Acclaimed Chef April 23 & 24
April 06, 2016
On Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, Executive Chef Scott Anderson and the elements’ kitchen will proudly welcome one of the most critically acclaimed chefs in the world, Chef Shinobu Namae from L’Effervescence in Tokyo, Japan.
Chef Namae has earned worldwide recognition from chefs, restaurateurs, food/restaurant journalists whose accolades include two Michelin stars in addition to guiding L’Effervescence to 12th on The Diners Club Academy Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Arts Council of Princeton Presents "Down to Earth: Artists Inspired By The Elements"
January 27, 2016
Painting by Paul Mordetsky
PRINCETON, NJ – January 26, 2016 - The Arts Council of Princeton presents Down To Earth: Artists Inspired By The Elements, an exhibition of work by artists who are influenced by elements such as fire, wind, and earth. Visitors can expect original works from artists Olivia Jupillat, Paul Mordetsky, and Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser.
From working in a vineyard in Oregon, to managing a traditional wine shop in Princeton; to traveling overseas, Olivia Jupillat’s experiences have taken her work on an unexpected turn: “My fascination with root and earth structures stemmed from a brief introduction to viticulture and oenology in wine school, but fully emerged into an obsession once my studies were physically revealed in front of me and I could touch the sands, taste the dirt, and see the different strides in the rocks where ancient water once was,” explained Jupillat.
Artist Paul Mordetsky says he is drawn to “the landscape as a forum for representing space and light within the graphic language.” Of his paintings in Down To Earth, Paul describes how fire inspires his work: “Fire and smoke in the dark of night or in an encompassing timeless gray have been prominent aspects of these landscapes, and imply states of mind, passion, and inspiration rather than some apocalyptic vision. I find the notion of light in darkness to be a powerful and poetic image.”
Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser’s work has focused on the use of line. As her work has headed more towards abstraction, her line has “metamorphosed into a more general focus on mark making.” “Though some marks may be lines,” Alice explains, “they are freed from the need to describe an observed reference and become entities of a somewhat different sort. When marks, whether linear or otherwise, move in and out of suggesting intelligible form, the work is most alive for me.”
Down To Earth will be on view in the Arts Council’s Taplin Gallery from February 6-27, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, February 6 from 3-5pm. Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ. Parking is available in the Spring and Hulfish Street Garages and at metered parking spots along Witherspoon Street and Paul Robeson Place.
The Arts Council of Princeton, founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by architect Michael Graves, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in a wide range of media. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population of the greater Princeton region.
For more information, please visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.
elements
August 26, 2015
In its new downtown Princeton home, Scott Anderson’s elements utilizes progressive, modern techniques to draw out the purest flavors of the fresh, locally-sourced ingredients used to create its trademark ‘interpretive American’ cuisine.
elements
66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542
609.688.8808 | elementsprinceton.com
Chef Scott Anderson’s elements makes it much-anticipated debut in downtown Princeton.
Since first opening in Autumn 2008, elements has garnered the attention of national media and has received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Esquire, New Jersey Monthly, Wine Spectator, among others. The recent move to downtown Princeton proves that a year off only strengthened Chef Scott Anderson’s resolve to provide the best dining experience within the state, in what New York Magazine’s award-winning food blog Grub Street calls a ‘Michelin-caliber experience to suburban New Jersey.’
With just nine tables in the main dining room – all within view of the open kitchen – and seating for approximately 26 guests, the new space at 66 Witherspoon Street unites the front and back of the restaurant, allowing for the team to deliver against its promise of a heightened, unparalleled service for its guests.
Upon entry, your senses are sent dancing by the restaurant’s warm and welcoming décor – which features vaulted ceilings, exposed wood trusses and beams and exquisite use of natural light, including a Mondrian-glass wall at the front of the restaurant – and the aromas of the food being prepared by Anderson’s team of chefs in plain sight.
Each course – presented on earthenware plates and bowls commissioned by Rocky Hill, NJ artisan/potter John Shedd – is delivered tableside by a member of the kitchen team, accompanied by a brief explanation of the dish’s components. The team places a superlative focus on fresh, local ingredients, utilizing progressive, modern techniques to draw out an ingredient’s purest flavors in creating Anderson’s – named as a semi-finalist by the James Beard Foundation for the past three years for Best Mid-Atlantic Chef – trademark ‘interpretive-American’ cuisine.
The seasonally driven menu changes daily to feature the freshest ingredients, a majority of which is sourced from local farmers and producers so as to execute the best food possible. On weeknights, guests can choose from an offering of the chef’s tasting (ranging from 10-12 courses) and grand tasting (ranging from 17-22 courses; available with one-week prior notice) as well as a four-course prix-fixe a la carte menu. On weekends, a five-course tasting, the chef’s tasting or grand tasting menus are exclusively offered. As with the menu, the beverage pairing changes daily, with wine director Carl Rohrbach, DWS working with the chefs to identify beverages that work alongside the constructional components of each dish and best complement its flavors. As such, while rooted in wine, the beverage pairing may also feature beer, sake, craft-cocktails, broths, coffees and/or teas.
In addition to the main dining room, elements features two private dining rooms, which, when combined, can accommodate groups of up to 40 guests. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone at 609.688.8808 or online at www.elementsprinceton.com.
elements Reopens for Dinner August 11
August 05, 2015
Introducing our new home in Downtown Princeton… With just 28 seats in our main dining room, our guests are treated to a truly intimate, memorable dining experience, complete with unobstructed views of the kitchen and unparalleled service and attention from Chef Scott Anderson and team.
Our menus place a heightened focus on tasting menus, - with a four-course a la carte offering available during weeknight service – and feature elements signature 'interpretive-American' cuisine that is culturally inspired and locally sourced.
We look forward to reopening our doors and welcoming you into our new home on August 11th. For reservations, please click here.
To learn more about the team’s preparation for the reopening and get a sneak peak of images of our new home, like us on Facebook.
Man or Machine, the elements and more
January 10, 2015
The Imitation Game, Wild and Birdman hit the theaters - all worth seeing
Holiday movies aren't all about fluff. Don't get me wrong, I like Elf and Love Actually as much as the next person (watched both this season, Elf for the first time!) but this year's holiday fare was meaty and well worth the escape in the cold and crowds.
First on my recommendation list is The Imitation Game, featuring the newly everpresent (out of nowhwere unless you watch Sherlock) Benedict Cumberbatch and equally everpresent Keira Knightley. Great ensemble cast, intriguing story, terrific acting by BC and historically important, both from the standpoint of the birth of technology as a winning weapon in WWII, ethical questions surrounding the use of this technology and timing, and also the tragedy of thwarting one's real self in the midst of prejudice and misunderstanding.
Wild is also at the top of my list, both for solid performances by Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern as well as a gripping story and back story. REI is best supporting actor (great product placement?) and the scenery along the Pacific Crest Trail should also be nominated.
Finally, in the underdog category for an Academy Award, I'd like to see Michael Keaton win for Birdman. Reminiscent of Robin Williams' performance in The Fisher King, Keaton holds his own among Emma Stone, Naomi Watts and a slimmed down almost unrecognizable (but good) Zach Gallifinakis. Great stuff.
FREE Tastings at Z Farm in Lawrenceville with elements Chefs
August 12, 2014
Join elements at Z Food Farm
While elements is relocating and renovating, our chefs are keeping busy! Mark your calendars to join chefs Scott Anderson and Mike Ryan at Z Food Farm in Lawrenceville, NJ for two different tastings inspired by the fresh, organic produce that's in season now.
On Wednesday, August 20th and Friday September 26th, the chefs will be cooking and grilling a variety of seasonal organic vegetables grown by our friends at Z Food Farm. Stop by from 4-7pm on either date to taste the dishes in a fun, casual setting.
To learn more about Z Food Farm, visit their website.
Keep in touch with elements by following along with us on Facebook and Twitter.
elements is Relocating
June 18, 2014
elements will be closing at its current location and relocating! The new space, located at 66 Witherspoon Street in downtown Princeton, NJ is expected to reopen in early 2015.
Our last day of service at our Bayard Lane location will be June 28, 2014. To celebrate our departure, the chefs have announced a special tasting menu for our final weekend in service: a 6 course tasting menu for $89 per guest.
Click here to make your reservations for dinner at elements before June 28th, or call 609-924-0078.
Thank you to all who have dined with us at our current space; we look forward to celebrating our announcement with you this month, and to serving you in our new location in 2015.
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra and Rossen Milanov Announce 2014-15 Classical Series Inspired by Elements of Romance!
June 17, 2014
Princeton, NJ—The Princeton Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Rossen Milanov are pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Classical Series which features concerts imbued with elements of Romance! Mr. Milanov will lead the respected professional musicians of the PSO in performances designed to stir the senses starting Sunday, September 28, at 4 pm, at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University. The season focuses on works influenced by the emotional expressionism and new melodic styles of music’s Romantic Period, and features today’s hottest rising classical music stars. Hand-selected by Mr. Milanov, the young and passionate artists to appear with the PSO this coming season include violinist Bella Hristova, pianist Natasha Paremski, classical guitarist Robert Belinic, and cellist Zuill Bailey. Guest conductor Daniel Boico and local composer Sebastian Currier, Artist-in-Residence at the Institute for Advanced Study, will also be highlighted. Each 4 pm concert is preceded by a 3 pm concert talk to enrich the live concert experience.
“This season’s guest artists are musicians that I absolutely love working with. We share the same philosophy of music performance, bringing a strong and unique voice to everything we interpret together,” explains Rossen Milanov, who was recently named among the top 5 most influential people in New Jersey Arts by The Newark Star-Ledger’s Inside Jersey Guide. Mr. Milanov is accustomed to inspiring on-the-spot greatness from guest artists and established orchestras around the world. In addition to heading the PSO, Rossen Milanov is a touring conductor who raised his baton in 2013-2014 at performances in South Africa, Spain, Latvia, Denmark, Switzerland, Canada, Japan, Germany, and his native Bulgaria. Working with so many talented artists of varying cultural backgrounds, Mr. Milanov’s focus is always on a mutual, cohesive collaboration to bring vibrancy to performed works.
At the PSO’s Sunday, September 28, season-opening concert Romantic Imaginings, violinist Bella Hristova performs Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor. A fellow Bulgarian whom Mr. Milanov has known since she was twelve, Ms. Hristova delivers a passionate, beautiful sound with compelling command of her instrument. The remainder of the program is devoted to Anton Bruckner’s “Romantic” Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major. This is the first Bruckner symphony to be undertaken by the PSO under the deft leadership of Mr. Milanov.
The Sunday, November 2 Edward T. Cone Concert Classically Russian includes the talented pianist Natasha Paremski performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major. In performance, the Russian-born pianist reveals astounding virtuosity and voracious interpretive abilities. The concert program also features Stravinsky’s Petrushka and a contemporary piece by living American composer William Bolcom, Commedia for “Almost” 18th Century Orchestra. Mr. Milanov met William Bolcom years ago at University of Michigan when they were both on faculty there. Mr. Bolcom’s Commedia mocks what a classical music piece might be and has a built-in theatrical element.
The third concert of the series on Sunday, January 18, Scenic Rhythms, features guitarist Robert Belinic performing Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Mr. Belinic is no stranger to the PSO as he performed with virtuoso clarinetist José Franch-Ballester at a Spanish-themed PSO event in 2013 which showcased his dexterous classical guitar playing. Also on the program is Ottorino Respighi’s Trittico Botticelliano which pays homage to three iconic paintings by the Italian artist Sandro Botticelli. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major is rich with rapid dance-like rhythms, and will bring the afternoon concert to an exciting conclusion. Guest conductor Daniel Boico will lead the PSO. Mr. Boico is described by critics as "Dynamic, vigorous, exciting, and imaginative - an undisputed star who combines magnetic charisma with a skilled technique." Assistant Conductor of the New York Philharmonic for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons, the fast-rising conductor has quickly made a mark on the music scene.
Cellist Zuill Bailey’s celebrated artistry, technical wizardry, and engaging personality will be on display at the Sunday, March 15, Soulful Reflections concert during which he’ll play Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor. Mr. Milanov points toward Zuill Bailey as a prime example of a universal musician, excelling as a soloist and chamber artist. As an encore, Mr. Bailey will perform Massenet’s “Meditation” from Thais, a solo normally associated with the violin. Parodying traditional symphonic form, Sebastian Currier’s Microsymph compresses the elements of a full symphony into just ten minutes. Mr. Currier will discuss his work at a PSO Behind the Music event to be held in advance of the concert as well as during a pre-concert, on-stage talk with Rossen Milanov. Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1 in E Minor completes the program with its expressive fusion of romantic content with classical form.
The Viva Verdi! concert brings the PSO Classical Series to an end on Sunday, May 17 with memorable excerpted scenes from three popular Giuseppe Verdi operas including Il Trovatore, La Traviata, and Aida. Emerging opera guest stars, to be determined, will perform with the PSO under Rossen Milanov. The program is filled with drama, emotional tension, longing, and, of course, tragic endings—quintessentially romantic!
New subscriptions to the five-concert 2014-2015 PSO Classical Series are available beginning Tuesday, July 1. All concerts will take place at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University. Single seat subscriptions for all five concerts are available at $310, $252, $195, and $130. The entire season may be reviewed online at www.princetonsymphony.org. Subscribers are also eligible to receive $5 off of advance Saturday, December 13, 4 pm, PSO Holiday POPS! concert tickets, regularly priced at: Adults $40, Students $25! To subscribe and receive savings of up to 18% off PSO Classical Series single ticket prices, call: (609) 497-0020. Individual concert tickets go on sale at the end of August.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra 2014-2015 Classical Series Calendar
Sunday, September 28, 2014 – 4 pm; Pre-concert Talk, 3 pm – Richardson Auditorium
Romantic Imaginings
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Bella Hristova, violin
Max Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor
Anton Bruckner, Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, “Romantic”
Sunday, November 2, 2014 – 4 pm; Pre-concert Talk, 3 pm – Richardson Auditorium
Classically Russian
Edward T. Cone Concert
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Natasha Paremski, piano
William Bolcom, Commedia for “Almost” 18th Century Orchestra
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 23
Igor Stravinsky, Petrushka (1947 version)
Sunday, January 18, 2015 – 4 pm; Pre-concert Talk, 3 pm – Richardson Auditorium
Scenic Rhythms
Daniel Boico, guest conductor
Robert Belinic, guitar
Ottorino Respighi, Trittico Botticelliano
Joaquín Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A Major
Sunday, March 15, 2015 – 4 pm; Pre-concert Talk, 3 pm – Richardson Auditorium
Soulful Reflections
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Zuill Bailey, cello
Sebastian Currier, Microsymph
Robert Schumann, Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129
Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39
Jules Massenet, “Meditation” from Thais
Sunday, May 17, 2015 – 4 pm; Pre-concert Talk, 3 pm – Richardson Auditorium
Viva Verdi!
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Guest Singers
Verdi, Opera Excerpts
Il Trovatore
La Traviata
Aida
ABOUT MUSIC DIRECTOR ROSSEN MILANOV
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov has been recognized as “one of the most promising figures in the upcoming generation of conductors” by The Seattle Times and “one who bears watching by anyone who cares about the future of music” by the Chicago Tribune. He began his tenure with the PSO in June 2009. Mr. Milanov is former associate conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra and former artistic director of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s series at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. In February 2012, he was appointed principal conductor of Orquesta Sinf?nica del Principado de Asturias in Oviedo, Spain. As a committed supporter of music education, Mr. Milanov is music director of both the New Symphony Orchestra, a youth orchestra in his native city of Sofia, Bulgaria; and Symphony in C, one of the leading professional training orchestras in the United States. Mr. Milanov studied conducting at The Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, Duquesne University, and the Bulgarian National Academy of Music. He has received the Award for Extraordinary Contribution to Bulgarian Culture and in 2005 was chosen as Bulgaria’s Musician of the Year.
ABOUT THE PRINCETON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Whether performing classical masterworks, introducing music by modern-day masters, or hosting students at their first live symphony performance, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is a cultural centerpiece of the Princeton community and one of New Jersey’s finest music organizations. Led by Music Director Rossen Milanov, the PSO offers orchestral, pops, and chamber music programs of the highest quality, as well as lectures and other events to complement these concerts. Through PSO BRAVO!, the orchestra produces wide-reaching and innovative education programs, carried out in partnerships with local schools and arts organizations. With considerable community support and funding for excellence from the National Endowment for the Arts, the PSO is also a multiple-year recipient of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ highest honors. In addition, the PSO has been recognized for its commitment to new music with an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming and a Copland Fund Award. The only independent, professional orchestra to make its home in Princeton, the PSO performs at historic Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University.
Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner at elements
April 24, 2014
Celebrate Mom with Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner at elements
Join us for Mother's Day - May 11th - and celebrate Mom with brunch or dinner!
A 3 course Brunch will be served from 10am-3pm ($69/person adults, $39 for children 14 and under).
Our chefs will be offering a 4 course tasting menu from 5-10pm ($89/person adults, $49 for children 14 and under.)
Click here for more information & to book your table, or call us at 609-924-0078.
Opinionated About Dining Ranks elements as #20 in Top 100 List
April 11, 2014
elements is honored to have earned a spot in the Top 20 of Opinionated About Dining's '2014 US Top 100 Restaurants' list.
From the review, "Comments were effusive: “absolutely a top-notch dining experience driven by creativity and a dedication to acquiring the best product”; “I’ve eaten at the chef’s table on six different occasions and it keeps getting better”; and “the most creative restaurant between New York and Washington, D.C., and absolutely worth a special trip.'" Read the full review & see the list here.
Announcing Winter Hours at elements
January 29, 2014
Please note the following schedule change: Starting in January and running through the spring, elements will be open for dinner service only. Stop in to the bar for an evening cocktail, or brighten up a winter's night with a meal from one of NJ's top chefs.
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Introducing Yoga Elements: Air, Water, Fire, Earth at PCYH
July 02, 2013
Yes its yoga, but just a bit different!
Try out these Yoga Elements!
Air: Aerial/Swing Yoga
Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Learn how to use the Omni Gym in order to successfully incorporate the therapeutic fitness arts of Flying Fitness, Swing Yoga, Suspension Training and the Self Treatment of Back & Neck Pain into your solo practice or your group classes. Or you just love swing yoga, are simply curious about it, and want to go deeper and learn more? Well, NOW is your chance learn to FLY! If you already know how to fly, then let us help you take your flight training in aerial yoga and suspension fitness to the next level! Learn more
Water: Yoga for Athletes with Jay Karlinski
Saturday, July 27 at 2:00 pm
This workshop is designed to guide athletes through a flow of postures which create a dynamic new way to challenge your power and balance. By moving the body through a series of balancing poses, we create incredible amounts of core strength, determination, focus, and breath awareness. Learn more
Fire: Rock your Yoga with Sadie Nardini
Sunday, September 15
Being a dynamic self-empowerment speaker Sadie helps real people transform real-world challenges. Sadie infuses her teachings with a hip, yet down-to-earth mix of Eastern and Western techniques, pop culture and personal testimonials. Yoga Journal calls her a "star instructor" for her ability to make the concepts of body/mind transformation accessible. Learn more
Earth: Prana Yoga and Tibetan Five Rites
with Jeff Migdow, MD
Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6
Jeff Migdow, MD, combines his expertise in yoga with his background as a holistic physician and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and many healing modalities to offer a truly complete approach to the ancient and profound discipline of yoga.
The Tibetan Five Rites are ancient yogic practices which were performed for thousands of years by monks in remote Himalayan monasteries and were considered magical because of their remarkable healing and rejuvenating effects. Learn more
Orchard Hill Center
88 Orchard Rd.
Skillman, NJ
Directions to Princeton Yoga
ELEMENTS: Farm to Fork Menu Kicks Off July 4
June 28, 2013
Chef Scott Anderson, of the award-winning elements restaurant in Princeton, has announced that the popular “Farm to Fork Menu” summer dinner series will kick off July 4th. The 3-course dinner menu – featuring a variety of local New Jersey and Pennsylvania farms – will run Sunday through Thursday evenings, and continue through Labor Day 2013. For more information, see attached press release or visit www.elementsprinceton.com.
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Summer Dinner at Blue Moon Acres with Scott Anderson of Elements July 14
June 05, 2013
Join Blue Moon Acres with Scott Anderson of Elements Restaurant in Princeton, NJ for a dinner on Blue Moon Acres Farm. Beginning at 5:00 pm enjoy hors d'oeuvres, locally produced beer and wine, live music, and a farm tour. The night will culminate with a delicious meal created by chef Scott and the Elements team using Blue Moon's own Certified Organic produce and a variety of local foods. A five-star, pre fixe meal served on tables in the beautiful fields of a lush, 63 acre organic farm. The market will be open throughout the event with items from event sponsors being sold at a 10% discount. Guests may want to bring a cooler! A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
DATE: Sunday July 14th 2013
LOCATION: Blue Moon Acres Farm & Market, 11 Willow Creek Dr. Pennington, NJ 08534
START TIME: 5:00PM
TICKETS: $125 per person
EARLY BIRD PRICE - PURCHASE BY JUNE 15TH: $100 per person
TO PURCHASE: Call 609-737-8333 or Come in to the market during business hours or purchase online* at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/388326
*service fees apply
elements Takes Farm to Table Dining One Step Further
“Farm to Fork” Dinner Series Launches this Summer
July 07, 2011
Chef Scott Anderson of the award-winning elements restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey and Zone 7, a farm distributor that transports fresh ingredients to restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, are pleased to introduce the “Farm to Fork” summer dinner series.
Each week, elements will partner with two to three different local farms to construct a delectable and original three-course meal, available every Monday through Thursday evening until Labor Day. Proving that decadent dining doesn’t have to break the bank, elements will offer this special dinner at the price of $39.
Chef Anderson and the elements team routinely focus on locally grown, sustainable products to create “interpretive American” dishes, making this dinner series a natural extension of their normal creative process. Designed to raise awareness for local New Jersey and Pennsylvania food sources, the series will enable diners to connect with the farmers who produce the food they consume. The following 26 farms will be participating in the summer dinner series:
Blooming Glen Farm: organic vegetables and herbs from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Blue Moon Acres: chemical-free micro greens and herbs from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bob’s Buzzy Bees: raw honey from Burlington County, New Jersey
Branch Creek Farm: specialty vegetables and microgreens from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Cherry Grove Organic Farm: certified organic vegetables, flowers, herbs, handmade raw milk cheeses
from grass fed cows from Mercer County, New Jersey
Danlynn Farms: organic fruit and vegetables from Salem County, New Jersey
Englom Eggs: free-range eggs from Gloucester County, New Jersey
E.R. & Son Organic Farm: organic fruit, vegetables and herbs from Middlesex County, New Jersey
Fernbrook Farms: chemical-free specialty vegetables and herbs from Burlington County, New Jersey
Flaim Farms: vegetables from Cumberland County, New Jersey
Griggstown Quail Farm: poultry and game from Mercer County, New Jersey
Human Nature Farms: hydroponic greenhouse greens and herbs from Burlington County, New Jersey
Jah’s Creation Organic Farm: certified organic vegetables and herbs from Atlantic County, New Jersey
Jeff’s Organic Produce: organic fruit, vegetables and herbs from Monmouth County, New Jersey
Little Buck Organic Farm: certified organic blueberries from Atlantic County, New Jersey
Manoff Market Gardens: tree fruit and berries from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Mosefund Farm: naturally raised Mangalitsa hogs from Sussex County, New Jersey
Muth Family Farm: certified organic berries, fruits and vegetables from Gloucester County, New Jersey
Neptune Farm: grass-fed, humanely raised beef and lamb from Salem County, New Jersey
Oak Grove Plantation: fruits, vegetables and herbs from Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Paradise Hill Farm: heirloom cranberries and blueberries from Burlington County, New Jersey
Sandy’s Eggs: pasture-raised eggs from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Terhune Orchards: organic vegetables and herbs from Mercer County, New Jersey
The Farm School at Snipes: fruit and vegetables from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Valley Shepard Creamery: artisanal cheese from Morris County, New Jersey
White Star Growers: hydroponic, no-spray lettuce from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Opened in the fall of 2008, elements combines impeccable service, outstanding wines, beautiful design and a bold farm-to-table menu and cocktail program to reflect the philosophy behind the name. The kitchen’s freedom of creativity draws upon the numerous cultural influences of the world to transform these ingredients into highly visual “interpretive American” dishes that support the farm-to-table mantra. The recent winner of the Jersey Seafood Challenge, Scott Anderson has lead the restaurant to earn prestigious awards such as “25 Best Restaurants of 2010” by New Jersey Monthly as well as receive Wine Spectator’s 2010 “Award of Excellence."
elements
163 Bayard Lane
Princeton, NJ
609.924.0078
Experience Princeton Chef Scott Anderson’s Winning Seafood Dish at elements
July 07, 2011
elements
163 Bayard Lane
Princeton, NJ
609.924.0078
This Is No Fluke
Experience Princeton Chef Scott Anderson’s Winning Seafood Dish
For a limited time only, diners can experience the dish that earned elements’ Chef Scott Anderson the opportunity to compete at the Food Network’s Great American Seafood Cook-Off (GASCO) in New Orleans on August 6th. Indeed, Chef Anderson's deliciously fresh and seasonal Fluke with garlic scapes, panko, arrowhead cabbage and herbaceous vinaigrette will be available every evening through July 10th at elements in Princeton, New Jersey.
This winning recipe stole the spotlight last week at the Jersey Seafood Challenge, earning Chef Anderson the opportunity to participate in GASCO and compete against 19 other top seafood chefs nationwide for the title of “King of American Seafood.”
So come on in and wish him luck at elements!
Celebrate Mom All Weekend Long at elements
May 03, 2011
If you are one of those mothers who fantasizes about that special day all year long – the one break of the year where you are relieved of your cooking duties - make sure to spend it at elements in Princeton. The farm-to-fork restaurant believes that mothers should be spoiled not just for one day, but for the entire weekend. So on both Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, May 8th from 10am to 3pm, elements will be offering a leisurely brunch of the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients and garnishing their tables with professionally prepared flower arrangements. Chef Scott Anderson will offer a three-course menu of memorable brunch favorites sure to please mom ($49/$19 for children under 10). And if she prefers breakfast in bed, the delicious a la carte dinner menu will also be available beginning at 5pm.
Opening in the fall of 2008, elements combines impeccable service, outstanding wines, beautiful design and a bold farm-to-table menu and cocktail program to reflect the philosophy behind the name. The kitchen’s freedom of creativity draws upon the numerous cultural influences of the world to transform these ingredients into highly visual “interpretive American” dishes that support the farm-to-table mantra. Chosen as one of the “25 Best Restaurants of 2010” by New Jersey Monthly and a recipient of Wine Spectator’s 2010 “Award of Excellence,” elements is a can’t miss destination.
elements
163 Bayard Lane
Princeton, NJ
609.924.0078
elements’ Chef Scott Anderson is "Cooking For Kids" May 2, 2011
April 26, 2011
elements
163 Bayard Lane
Princeton, NJ
609.924.0078
elements’ Chef Scott Anderson is "Cooking For Kids"
Chefs Come Together to Raise Funds for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
elements’ Chef Scott Anderson will participate in St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s fourth annual "Cooking for Kids: Gourmet Fare from Everywhere" on Monday, May 2nd at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The event will feature over 50 local and nationally recognized chefs offering samplings of food, wine and other libations. This signature tasting event will help raise much needed funds for pediatric programs and services at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson.
Opening in the fall of 2008, elements combines impeccable service, outstanding wines, beautiful design and a bold farm-to-table menu and cocktail program to reflect the philosophy behind the name. The kitchen’s freedom of creativity draws upon the numerous cultural influences of the world to transform these ingredients into highly visual “interpretive American” dishes that support the farm-to-table mantra. Chosen as one of the “25 Best Restaurants of 2010” by New Jersey Monthly and a recipient of Wine Spectator’s 2010 “Award of Excellence,” elements is a can’t miss destination.
elements’ Chef Scott Anderson to Participate in Chefs & Champagne 2011
Anderson Also Participating in Taste of the Nation® Princeton Event
April 11, 2011
elements’ Chef Scott Anderson has been invited to participate in The James Beard Foundation’s annual Chefs & Champagne 2011 event honoring Chef Emeril Lagasse on Saturday, July 23rd at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York. The exclusive event will feature more than 30 celebrated chefs showcasing their culinary creations alongside Wölffer Estate wines and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte at the Wölffer Estate in the Hamptons.
In addition, elements and Chef Anderson will participate in tonight’s Taste of the Nation Princeton event. Raising critical funds in support of Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger in Mercer County, The Westin Hotel at The Forrestal Village in Princeton will host the event from 6pm-9pm.
elements opened in the fall of 2008 and combines impeccable service, outstanding wines, beautiful design and a bold farm to table menu and cocktail program to echo the philosophy behind the name providing diners with unforgettable experiences. The kitchen’s freedom of creativity draws upon the numerous cultural influences of the world to transform these ingredients into highly visual “interpretive American” dishes that support the farm to table mantra. Chosen as one of the “25 Best Restaurants of 2010” by New Jersey Monthly and a recipient of Wine Spectator’s 2010 “Award of Excellence,” elements is a can’t miss destination.
elements
163 Bayard Lane
Princeton, NJ
609.924.0078
www.elementsprinceton.com
Celebrate the “element” of Surprise at Foodie Fridays at elements
April 05, 2011
elements
163 Bayard Lane, Princeton
609.924.0078
www.elementsprinceton.com
Celebrate the “element” of Surprise at Foodie Fridays
As you read this, Chef Scott Anderson is creating tonight’s tasting menu based on the freshest ingredients available today. Foodie Fridays, a five course-tasting menu ($69) presented every Friday at elements in Princeton, is gaining rapid popularity for its daily procured ingredients and seasonal flavors.
With updated menus each Friday, Anderson’s inventive courses currently play off the taste of spring. Recent sample menus have included dishes like New Jersey Lamb with sweet potato, maitake, and celery, Long Island Surf Clam with pickled radish, and citrus aioli, Sweet Maine Lobster with warm ginger scallion custard and Day Boat Scallops prepared with parsley, potato, and crab. Selected wine pairings are available for an additional $30.
Foodie Friday Sample Menu
$69 for five courses, $99 with wine pairings
Surf Clam
Yazu, Daikon, Carrot
Susana Balbo 2009 Torrontes, Crios, Salta, Argentina
Day Boat Scallops
Parsley, Potato, Crab
Emerald Bay 2008 Chardonnay, Central Coast, California
Ivory Salmon
Barley, Pistachio, Fennel, Belgian Endive
Guado al Tasso Rose of Cabernet, Scalabrone, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Mangalitsa Pork
Rye, Cabbage, Caraway
Green Flash Brewing Company, Hop Head Red Ale, California
Tartufo Pecorino Fondue
Fingerling, Broccoli, Toast
Dows 10 Year Tawny, Portugal
elements Offers a New Take on Lunch
Choose any 2 Courses for $22
April 03, 2011
As if the beginning of spring wasn’t reason enough to rejoice, elements in Princeton is giving us new cause for celebration. Their new spring lunch menu, available Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm, features the enticing new flavors of the spring season as well as a different take on lunch with their “You Pick 2 for $22” menu beginning on Monday, April 4th.
Delivering on the restaurant’s philosophy of adventurous dining with fresh ingredients, Chef Scott Anderson’s latest creation allows you to mix and match! Enjoy crafting your own personalized lunch by selecting two courses from the fouroffered; beginning, middle, end, and wines by the glass. With a menu that changes daily, diners will find offerings such asVenison Tartare as a beginning course, a Rock Shrimp Po’ Boy as a middle, Housemade Ice Creams and Sorbets at the end and a glass of crisp Chardonnay from their selection of wines by the glass.
Celebrate the arrival of spring by unwinding at elements with a variety of culinary delights from both their new a la carte menu and the “You Pick 2 for $22” menu. Sample menus for both “You Pick 2 for $22” and a la carte dining are below.
“You Pick 2 for $22”
sample menu/menu items change daily
Chef Scott Anderson
Choose Any 2 Courses for $22
The Beginning...
Cauliflower Soup
Venison Tartare
Market Salad
Portobello Mushroom
The Middle…
Rock Shrimp Po’ Boy
Cod Fish Sandwich
Peterson’s Burger
Avocado & Barley Salad
Housemade Tagliatelle
The End…
Carrot Cake
Housemade Ice Creams & Sorbets
Wines by the Glass…
The White Wines...
Emerald Bay 2008 Chardonnay, Central Coast, California
Susana Balbo 2010 Torrontes, Crios, Salta, Argentina
The Red Wines...
Bacchus 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, California
D. Bosler 2009 Pinot Noir, Birdsnest, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Elements A La Carte Menu
The Begining...
Cauliflower Soup cumin, black bean, carrot $13
Housemade Charcuterie & Cheese pâtés, wursts, mustards, toasts $14
Wild King Salmon Tartare cucumber, barley, yuzu, tempura egg $15
Venison Tartare mustard, 62.5° egg, cornichon $13
Market Salad quinoa, Califon Tomme, tangerine, herbs $10
Portobello Mushroom goat cheese, celery root, spinach, balsamic $12
Organic Multi-Grain Salad smoked sturgeon, spelt, oats, barley, peanut, watercress $13
The Sandwiches…
Rock Shrimp Po’ Boy caper, tempura, lemon $15
Cod Fish Sandwich cod, spicy remoulade, arugula $17
Peterson’s Burger our bacon, caramelized onion, potato bun $14
Mangalitsa Pork Croque Madame English muffin, sunny side up eggs, mornay sauce $18
The Entrees...
Avocado & Barley Salad apple, Griggstown chicken, walnut, raisin $18
Swordfish red bean, orange, olive, avocado $22
John Dory local potato, spinach, lemon, parsley $22
Housemade Tagliatelle parmesan, garlic, leeks, duck confit $18
Berkshire Pork “Fleischnacka,” cippolini, kumquat kosho $20
elements
163 Bayard Lane
Princeton, NJ
609.924.0078
www.elementsprinceton.com
Ring in the Weekend with elements' Foodie Fridays
January 11, 2011
Thank God it’s (Foodie) Friday at elements
Work Hard, Eat Plentiful. We all crave a culinary indulgence to wind down from the grueling work week. elements in Princeton has recently introduced Foodie Fridays, a five-course tasting menu ($69) featuring the day’s specially procured ingredients. Each Friday, Executive Chef Scott Anderson will choose fresh ingredients to create deliciously seasonal dishes, which will offer that much-needed break from making the decisions.
With a philosophy that dares you to try the unfamiliar, much of what Chef Anderson does at elements is based on that day's available ingredients, creating adventurous dishes that are meant to educate the clientele on how to savor the season. His unique seasonally-inspired menu for Foodie Fridays offers gourmands five courses ripe in flavor. With dishes like Long Island Surf Clam with pickled radish, citrus aioli, and “crunch”, Sweet Maine Lobster with warm-ginger scallion custard, and Braised Calamari with prosciutto, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno, one can only wonder what the following week will have in store. With carefully selected wine pairings for each dish ($99), Foodie Fridays are the perfect way to unwind into the weekend.
elements
163 Bayard Lane, Princeton
609.924.0078
www.elementsprinceton.com
elements Hosts Birthday Tasting Celebration
October 06, 2010
elements turns 2 this month and is hosting a month-long birthday celebration. Throughout October, Chef Scott Anderson will take diners on a seven-course tasting gastronomic journey, featuring some of the most popular dishes of the year thus far. The menu will rotate throughout the month, reflecting Chef Anderson’s relentless passion for fresh ingredients and focus on interpretive American cuisine. Some of the noteworthy and innovative dishes created for the celebration include Squash Soup with an intriguing combination of caraway ice cream, corned beef, and cabbage and Local Skate with a mouth-watering mélange of pumpkin, raisin, curry, cauliflower, and almond. Diners are also invited to toast to elements’ success with a complimentary glass of bubbly.
The tasting menu is available all month at $85 per person; for an extra $40, you will be treated to expert wine pairings designed to seamlessly meld with the intricate flavors of each dish. Consistently regarded as one of New Jersey’s Top 25 Restaurants, elements has been providing diners with unforgettable experiences since its inception. Opened in the autumn of 2008, the restaurant continues to provide outstanding cuisine inspired by the farm to table mantra. Known for bold dishes such as their succulent “48 Hour” Short Ribs, accented with orange, olive, and black garlic and flanked by potato dauphine and innovative plates like the savory Chanterelle Flan, topped with crispy poached egg, parmesan, and hazelnut, there’s a reason elements has enjoyed two years of smashing success.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SAMPLE TASTING MENU
kindai tuna tartare
ginger, white soy, herbs, scallion
sitios de bodega, “V3” verdejo, rueda, spain 2008
squash soup
caraway ice cream, corned beef, cabbage
couly-dutheil, “les chanteaux” chenin blanc, chinon, france 2009
local skate
pumpkin, raisin, curry, cauliflower, almond
robert pecota, cabernet and grenache rose, napa 2009
mushroom risotto
wild mushrooms, parmesan, thyme, poached organic egg
palmina, dolcetto, santa barbara, ca 2008
"48 hour” short ribs
matsutake, bacon, potato, green bean, “smoked” sweet potato puree
leopoldo de toscana, “d’aria” toscana igt 2007
bacon & eggs
brioche, our bacon, blis maple
“kit kat”
gianduja, hazelnut, “crunch,” milk chocolate
quinta infantado 10yr tawny
vanilla bean panna cotta
local fig, alpine strawberry, oats, “smoked” molasses ice cream
castello sonnino vinsanto del chianti, italy 2003
menu 85. with wine 125.
163 Bayard Lane, Princeton
609.924.0078
www.elementsprinceton.com
Enjoy 2010 New Jersey Restaurant Week In Style at
Simon Prime, elements, and Radicchio
August 31, 2010
Second Annual Restaurant Week Runs September 19 – 25
New Jersey residents don’t have to trek to New York City to enjoy the benefits of Restaurant Week! This fall, the New Jersey Restaurant Association is proud to bring back the second annual New Jersey Restaurant Week www.dineoutnj.com, created to celebrate excellent New Jersey eateries and highlight the bounty of produce and ingredients coming from the state. Running September 19th – 25th, many of New Jersey’s finest restaurants are offering promotional discounts and specials, encouraging diners to get out and take advantage of some delicious deals!
At Simon Prime (Atlantic City Hilton Hotel, Boston Ave & The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609.340.7453, www.hiltonac.com/dining/simon-prime-steaks-martinis.shtml), enjoy contemporary American cuisine from culinary star, Chef Kerry Simon. When you visit Simon Prime during Restaurant Week, get 20% off your check at dinner (tax, alcoholic beverages and gratuity excluded). Nicknamed the “Rock & Roll Chef” by Rolling Stone Magazine, Simon takes advantage of the abundance of products from local New Jersey farmers when preparing his seasonal menu which featuressteaks, fish, seafood, chops, and organic vegetables. Must-try items include the Boardwalk Crab Cakes ($21), Meatloaf ($29), and for dessert, the classic Boardwalk treat, Cotton Candy ($9). Simon Prime is open Thursday and Friday 6 pm – 10 pm and Saturday and Sunday 6 pm – 11 pm.
Named one of the 25 Best Restaurants of 2010 by New Jersey Monthly, elements (163 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609.924.0078, www.elementsprinceton.com) is the home of inventive American cuisine prepared by Chef Scott Anderson. During Restaurant Week get 20% off of your check at lunch or dinner (tax, alcoholic beverages and gratuity excluded) as you enjoy the combination of impeccable service, outstanding wines, beautiful design and a bold farm-to-table menu. Sample favorite dishes including the Local Melon Soup ($13), 48 Hour “Short” Ribs ($34), and for a sweet finish, the Peanut Butter & Banana Cream Pie ($14). elements is open for lunch Monday – Friday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, and for dinner Monday – Thursday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and Sunday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
If a trip to Northern Italy isn’t in your plans this fall, you can still enjoy authentic Italian fare by visiting Radicchio (32 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, 201.670.7311, https://www.radicchiorestnj.com). The menu boasts homemade Italian dishes in a classic European environment, right in the heart of Ridgewood. During Restaurant Week, Radicchio will be offering its diners a complimentary dessert and coffee with the purchase of a dinner entrée. Entrée favorites include Capellini Seafood ($28.50), Rack of Lamb ($31), and Shrimp Risotto ($27) with delectable desserts including Tiramisu, Cannoli, and Crème Brulee among a wide selection of Ice Creams and Sorbets. Radicchio is open Monday -Thursday from 12 pm – 10 pm, Friday from 12 pm – 11 pm, Saturday from 5 pm – 11 pm and Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm.
elements September Events and Deals
August 31, 2010
As summer slowly fades into fall, elements in Princeton invites you to join us at a number of local events to cure those end of summer blues with delicious dinners, dishes, and deals! From special menus to outdoor events, elements’ September happenings are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Outstanding in the Field
Saturday, September 4th at 3:00 pm
Mosefund Farm – Branchville, New Jersey
Tickets available for $220 at www.outstandinginthefield.com
For the second time, chef Scott Anderson and the elements team are participating in this unique dining experience where the concept of “farm to table” dining is altered to result in a “table to farm” meal. Diners will join local food producers and the host farmers to enjoy a five-course feast at a long, linen-draped table set between the soil and the sky. For those not able to attend the event in Branchville, elements will be serving the full family-style menu this week, August 30 – September 3, at the restaurant. The menu is $65 per person and the full table is asked to participate.
housemade head cheese “salad”
Caper, local greens, sauce gribiche, baguette
local beets
Valley Shepherd blue, candied pecan, horseradish cream
housemade Italian sausage & peppers
Fennel, tomato, “garlic bread”
pork cutlet
eggplant, potato, our bacon, whole grain mustard
bacon & maple
Peanut, malt, “smoke”
JazzFeast in Palmer Square
Saturday, September 11 from 12- 6 pm
www.palmersquare.com/event.asp?eid=44
Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz while indulging in delicious food at this annual one day festival. Listen to some of the industry’s best jazz musicians as you enjoy elements’ Thai Shrimp Salad along with delectable dishes from other local restaurants.
New Jersey Restaurant Week
September 19-25
www.dineoutnj.com
During Restaurant Week get 20% off your check at lunch or dinner (tax, alcoholic beverages and gratuity excluded) as you enjoy the combination of impeccable service, outstanding wines, beautiful design and the bold farm-to-table menu elements offers. Chef’s tasting menu, private dining packages and private events are excluded from this discount.
Epicurean Palette
Sunday, September 26 from 1- 4 pm
Tickets available for $110 at www.epicureanpalette.org/EventInformation.aspx
Sample gourmet dishes from elements and other tri-state restaurants at the 10th annual event, benefiting Grounds for Sculpture.
Brunch Being Served at elements!
August 25, 2010
If you are one of those people who thinks about brunch all week long, it doesn’t get any better than Sunday Brunch at elements (163 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 609.924.0078, www.elementsprinceton.com). The farm to table restaurant has developed a loyal following and is described by many as the ultimate “not-to-be-missed” brunch destination. While some restaurants prefer not to serve a special brunch menu, elements embraces it. The restaurant believes there are many people who look forward to spending Sundays with good friends over a leisurely brunch. Like their lunch and dinner menus, elements' brunch dishes use only the freshest, locally grown ingredients and are interpretive takes on brunch favorites.
The elements’ brunch encourages diners to mix up flavor profiles with each course; this meal is a substitute for breakfast and lunch, after all. All rules are off. Start with the savory local radish salad with pesto, cavatelli, herbs and goat cheese and then indulge in the french toast served with vanilla ice cream, candied pecans and maple syrup. Or work backwards and opt for the local ricotta and asparagus salad, with yogurt, granola and citrus followed by the corned beef hash made with house cured beef, local potato, foie gras and hollandaise. Classic brunch fare is dressed up at elements with options including steak & eggs which features “48-hour short ribs,” fried eggs and home fries as well as house-cured salmon served with brioche, pickled onion and burrata.
With so many delicious options, even if you are not in the Princeton area, it’s worth the trip! elements serves brunch every Sunday from 11 am–2 pm.
Ninety Acres at Natirar and Princeton’s elements on
New Jersey Monthly’s 25 Best Restaurants List
August 04, 2010
Every year,
New Jersey Monthly compiles a list of the 25 Best Restaurants in New Jersey based on the chefs’ ability to use fresh, local, sustainable and farm-to-table foods in a creative and stylistic way. The Hall Company is proud to announce that two of our clients,
elements (163 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-924-0078,
www.elementsprinceton.com) and
Ninety Acres (2 Main St, Peapack-Gladstone, 908-901-9500,
www.ninetyacres.com) made the grade, both for the second year in a row! With seasonable and always-changing menus, these two restaurants are must-visit dining destinations that keep diners returning again and again.
elements in Princeton, NJ was highlighted for its variety of over 100 types of vegetables, herbs, greens, and fruits, most of which are locally grown. Executive Chef Scott Anderson explains that what makes elements so unique is the staff’s tendency to compose dishes starting with the produce rather than protein, unlike most other restaurants. This results in an ability to be more creative and a menu that is anything but static. This culinary style also allows the chefs at elements to create dishes that are adventurous, intriguing, and most importantly, fun. Anderson prides himself on taking unique twists on classic favorites, putting forth dishes such as Spaghetti Carbonara with bacon, peas and duck egg, 48-hour Short Ribs with tomato, basil, balsamic and bread, and Scallop Corndogs with local cornmeal, jalapeno, and lobster fondue.
Ninety Acres, ensconced in Somerset County’s Natirar Park, is situated upon 491-acres of land, which includes 19-acres of farm. It is the proximity to freshly grown vegetables that lured Executive Chef David C. Felton away from his duties at Pluckemin Inn and onto the land that once belonged to the King of Morocco. With the ability to pick his own vegetables, Felton honors them with preparations that delight in lively flavor combinations like Bacon-wrapped quail with cocoa, Seckle pear, beets, and sherry, or a subtle Soup of cauliflower and salsify sparked with curried shrimp, capers, and raisins. The unique multicourse tasting menu changes daily and is offered alongside an à la carte menu. With the ability to source his own ingredients, Felton explains, “There are so many opportunities for a chef to hit every creative nerve here.”
OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD
Journey to the farm and the table with
Princeton’s elements restaurant and Mosefund Farm
July 10, 2010
Mosefund Farm, Branchville, NJ
Saturday, September 4th, 2010
HOST FARMER: Mr & Mrs GC Andersen, Mosefund Farm
GUEST CHEF: Scott Anderson, elements, Princeton
TIME: 3:00PM
$220 per person, tax and tip not included
tickets available at www.outstandinginthefield.com
Tickets Available Now for “Restaurant Without Walls” Culinary Adventure
Featuring elements Chef Scott Anderson
“Farm to Table” is tossed around often these days but OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD events take the concept quite literally. For the second year in a row, Chef Scott Anderson of the award-winning elements restaurant has been invited to participate in this unique program this fall. The organizers travel coast to coast, inviting local chefs to create impromptu “restaurants without walls” at different farms across the country. The event is designed to offer diners the chance to connect with their food and appreciate the local farmers and artisans who cultivate it.
On September 4, Chef Anderson, known for his inventive transformation of the bounty of local, seasonal ingredients into complex dishes, travels to Mosefund Farm in Northern New Jersey to prepare a special menu.
Guests arrive at the farm, tour the property with the farmer, and then everyone (farmers, producers, chef, and diners) sits down at a long table to an al fresco family-style meal incorporating the farm’s gifts. The meal is intended to be spontaneous and of the season; ingredients are almost all local and often sourced within fingertips’ reach.
At the restaurant, Chef Anderson and his team focus on locally grown, sustainable products to create their “interpretive American” dishes so this dinner event is a natural extension of their normal creative process. A proponent of high quality, humanely raised products, Mosefund is celebrated for their Mangalitsa pigs, a rare breed praised for its fat and well marbled meat. Take the day to revel in the beautiful surroundings and the freshness and creativity of Chef Anderson’s menu, which is sure to incorporate this succulent pork.
elements Brings James Beard House Dinner to Princeton
July 10, 2010
Local foodies unable to attend elements’ James Beard House dinner in New York City on July 13, don’t fret! The same tasting menu Chef Scott Anderson will prepare for diners at the famed James Beard House will be available at elements from Monday, July 12 through Sunday, July 18, so local diners have the opportunity to sample this special menu in Princeton. Recently proclaimed “excellent” by The New York Times, reviewer Karla Cook recognizes the restaurant for making “a consistent effort to use local and sustainable ingredients and maintains high standards in the kitchen and dining room – and does so at fair prices.” These local products and ingredients will be highlighted on Chef Anderson’s summer themed menu.
Each of Chef Anderson’s dishes has been paired impeccably with rosé wines that will complement the flavors and elements on the plate. The tasting menu will showcase Chef Anderson’s talent and is the perfect way to experience how different types of dishes come together to make a complete and satisfying meal. elements is offering the menu with wine pairings for $120 and without for $85.
Summer Rosé Dinner
Hors d’oeuvre
Foie Gras Torchon with Minneolas and Parmesan Shortbread
Housemade Weisswurst with Mustard Greens and Bavarian Mustard
Tubmill Creek Farms Steak Tartare
Tater Tots with Blis Steelhead Roe and Crème Fraîche
Kindai Tuna Tartare
Parigot Crèmant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé NV
Dinner
Housemade Charcuterie: Pâtés, Wursts, and Mangalica Pork with Mustards and Crackers
Château d’Arlay Corail Rosé 2005
Santa Barbara Spot Prawn with Cured Melon, Banyuls, and Thai Basil
Tenuta Guado al Tasso Scalabrone Bolgheri Rosato 2009
Bouillabaisse with Local Fishes
Domaine Brazilier Tradition Gris 2009
New Jersey Whey-Fed Pig with Black Rice Soubise, and Sweet-and-Sour Peaches
Buoncristiani Rosato 2009
Black Forest Cake : Black Cherries with Chocolate, Lambic Granité, and Chocolate Sponge
Lindemans Framboise Lambic Beer
Yards Beer Dinner at elements April 30, 2010
March 30, 2010
On Friday April 30th, we’re excited to be hosting our first beer dinner, featuring the Yards Brewing Company, Philadelphia’s premiere craft brewery. Seeking excellence in creating their beers , they are mindful in not only what they make but how they make it.
Join us for an hors d’oeuvre meet & greet with Yards’ own Chris Hancq, followed by a tasting menu
featuring a range of their seasonal portfolio. Featured appearance by the Yards’ saison, arriving in a special gravity keg just for the occasion!
Hors d’oeuvres begin at 6:30 $75/person to reserve contact us at: 609/924-0078 Seating is limited
elements Announces New Chef's Table Menu
March 30, 2010
elements has a constantly changing menu in the dining room. If you'd like even more new adventures in dining, try the Chef's Table, our nine-course menu, served in the kitchen, and available for one to ten diners.
Reserve a place at the Chef's Table for your next dinner at elements. Nine courses, $105 per person, and a memorable dining experience. Our General Manager will be happy to help you pair wines with the chef's selections.
To view the new Chef's Table menu, click on PDF link.
To visit elements website click here: https://www.elementsprinceton.com/index.php
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