STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33

Manalapan, NJ 07726

Phone: 732-462-2357

Fax: 732-409-0741

STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726 

Phone: 732-462-2357 | Fax: 732-409-0741

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RACING & WINE THIS WEEKEND AT THE MEADOWLANDS

Meadowlands Racetrack • October 17, 2023

Live harness racing is back at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The Fall/Winter meet kicks off this Friday with 6:20pm post time ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- October 17, 2023 --  Live harness racing is back at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The Fall/Winter meet kicks off this Friday with 6:20pm post time. The fourth leg of the Kindergarten highlights the weekend’s races. 



This Saturday, October 21st, the track is hosting a 5-course wine dinner in the 2nd floor Lounge. Diners can enjoy a delicious dinner while watching and wagering on the world’s greatest harness racing. The dinner begins at 6pm and guests will receive a free program and a $10 betting voucher.


Every course is expertly paired with a chef selected wine or wines (courses 2-4 are paired with both a red and white selection): 

·         1st course: Brie en Croute with apricot glaze and toasted walnuts – Champagne 

·         2nd course: Crab Cake with lemon aioli - 3oz chef selected red and 3oz chef selected white

·         3rd course: Caprese Salad with fresh NJ tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil & balsamic vinegar -  3oz chef selected red and 3oz chef selected white

·         4th course: Seared Pork Tenderloin with creamy polenta & wild mushrooms or Cote de Boeuf Ribeye with shallot tarte tatin and Bordelaise sauce - 3oz chef selected red and 3oz chef selected white

·         5th course: Walnut Cake & Banana Pudding - Port

 

The dinner is $74.95 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). For reservations call 201-The-BigM. 

 

For the complete dinner menu visit https://playmeadowlands.com/event/5-course-wine-dinner/

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