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TagsBY MARGARET MORGAN
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
Freixenet USA has announced the launch of the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck beginning in June. The “Black Bottle Bubbly,” as the truck is known, will premiere its tour in New Jersey, stopping in Hoboken and Asbury Park, New Jersey, June 2-5 on its tour of five east coast cities. What could be more unexpected than sparkling wine from a food truck? Joining the mobile food revolution Freixenet is introducing the first food truck created to share the beauty and versatility of cava, Spain's sparkling wine — one glass of Freixenet at a time. As the first sparkling wine to go mobile, Freixenet recognizes that the food truck culture provides a unique opportunity to showcase its sparkling wine for everyday enjoyment, highlighting its fondness for food, and sharing Spain's love of nightlife.
The Black Bottle Bubbly Truck will make several stops in Hoboken and Asbury Park connecting with consumers and offering them the opportunity to taste Freixenet sparkling wine, nibble on tapas and play games. During the tour in New Jersey, in the evenings, the Truck will bring a taste of Spanish nightlife to the partner restaurants, clubs and festivals with tastes of Freixenet, signature cava cocktails, games to play for fun Freixenet prizes and late night tapas.
The detailed schedule for New Jersey is as follows:
First Stop on Thursday, June 2 – Hoboken
12pm-4pm – Pop-Ups at Washington Street and the PATH Station
8pm-12am – The Brass Rail (135 Washington Street) www.thebrassrailnj.com
Taste The Brass Rail’s featured cava cocktail Strawberries & Bubbly made with
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (recipe available)
Friday, June 3 - Hoboken
12pm-4pm – Pop-Ups at Pier A Park and Maxwell Place Park
9pm-1am – One Republik (221 Washington Street) www.1republik.com
Saturday, June 4 – Asbury Park
12pm-4pm – Pop-Ups at Ocean Avenue and the Boardwalk
6pm-10pm – First Saturday (308 Main Street)
• Be at the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck at 9pm for First Saturday’s grand prize drawing.
10:30pm-2am – Langosta Lounge (1000 Ocean Avenue) www.langostalounge.com
• Taste a Freixita Sangrita cocktail made with Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (recipe available) and try items from the “5 for 5” menu featuring five special menu items for $5.00 each that evening.
Sunday, June 5 – Asbury Park
10am-2pm – Pop-Ups at Ocean Avenue and the Boardwalk
4pm-8pm – Dauphin Grille (1401 Ocean Avenue) www.dauphingrille.com
• Taste a Freixita Sangrita cocktail made with Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (recipe available) and try items from the “5 for 5” menu featuring five special menu items for $5.00 each that evening.
It is important to note that the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck will be raising money for The Center in Asbury Park by collecting donations at the truck throughout its time in New Jersey and will match up to $500 of the total donations. The Center in Asbury Park is a volunteer based New Jersey not-for-profit service organization, providing support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers. The Center in Asbury Park offers its clients and volunteers a safe haven in order to instill a sense of community and stability in their lives.
Other East Coast cities on the Black Bottle Bubbly Truck tour are Boston, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Up to the minute tour updates and details, including unexpected happenings along the way, can be followed at www.freixenetusa.com/cavatruck, via Twitter (@FreixenetUSA) and on Facebook (facebook.com/freixenetusa). Freixenet lovers all over the country can also join in the fun of the tour by participating in Freixenet’s photo contest. Photos capturing spontaneous, everyday moments with Freixenet can be submitted. To enter the contest for a chance to win prizes, including a grand prize of a night on the town for two, visit Freixenet USA. Complete rules will be available on the website.
Each bottle of Freixenet takes a minimum of three years to create from the grape to the glass and is made using the traditional methode champenoise (the same process used for champagne). Freixenet (pronounced "fresh-eh-net"), best known for the "black bottle bubbly" Cordon Negro, is a family-owned company based just outside of Barcelona that traces its roots back to 1861. Under the leadership of the Ferrer family, the Freixenet Group is the global leader of sparkling wines made in the traditional method. Imported by Freixenet USA of Sonoma, California, wines produced by the Freixenet Group are sold in all fifty states.
Tapas that will be served at Langosta Lounge are Bruschetta, Lobster Empanadas and Vegetable Empanadas. Following is the recipe for the Bruschetta, which you might want to serve over the Memorial Day Weekend to family or friends, if entertaining.
Bruschetta Skewers
Place a cherry tomato, a small mozzarella ball, a leaf of fresh Italian basil and a piece of artichoke marinated in olive oil on a bamboo skewer. Add salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with a balsamic reduction; the reduction can be found in most specialty food stores.
The Bruschetta Skewers are a great summer selection using fresh ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine (cherry size)
- 2 cups Italian Basil
- 1 jar artichokes (found in grocery store)
- 1 bottle of balsamic glaze
- Recipe courtesy of restaurateur, Marilyn Schlossbach
- And celebrate with a refreshing, bubbly Freixita Sangrita!
- Cut a fresh pineapple into 1/2 inch cubes. Marinate in a Milagro Reposado Tequila overnight.
- Cocktail Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz Milagro Reposado
- 1/4 oz St. Germaine
- 1/4 oz Mango Puree
- 4 oz Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 Cube Marinated Pineapple
Directions:
- Combine Tequila, St. Germaine, and Mango Puree over ice. Stir gently* and strain into a champagne flute.
- Add the marinated Pineapple and top with Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut.
- Float a dash of Angostura bitters on top and enjoy.
Cocktail created by mixologist Josh Rademacher at Dauphin Grille
For other stories covering food news, cooking and recipes, please visit my Shore Region Food Examiner page or on my website, TastefuLiving.net.
