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Spirited Holiday WOW Options Make it Easy to Celebrate the Holidays Applebee's, Chevy's, Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino offer Perfect Solutions

New Jersey – November 27, 2013 – We have turned back the clocks, enjoyed the rites of fall, and are making preparations for the holidays. No matter how you celebrate, there are lots of decisions to be made. Applebee’s, Chevy’s, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino have lined-up options designed to fit every wallet and schedule and make your life easy so you can enjoy the season. The best part is that the only limit is one’s imagination. Fiesta platters, bonus card, tapas, and multiple locations and menus make it easy to both give and receive this year!

With more than 40 Applebee’s in New Jersey, (visit www.applebees.com to find the nearest location), diners can count on fabulous service and great menu options. Holiday shoppers relax and refuel after a long day of holiday shopping enjoying one of the many menu items.  Plus, our gift cards are quick and easy options as stocking stuffers or Hanukkah gift for teachers, co-workers, coaches, babysitters, hard-to-buy-for family members and more. 

Chevy’s, (located at 375 Route 3 East in Clifton, NJ 07014 and at 1150 South Stiles Street in Linden, NJ 07036) are once again offering their popular Fiesta platters, in addition to catering options. They are equipped to handle parties of any size. The platters are conveniently designed to serves six-to-eight people with delivery now available. The platter options include the popular Fresh Mex® Sampler, the Quesadilla Fiesta Platter, the Border Wings Fiesta Platter, the Flauta Fiesta Platter, the Market Fresh Veggie Platter, and the Fresh Fruit Platter. In addition, there are Mesquite Grilled Fajita platters (Chicken or Carnitas, Sizzling Steak or Mexicami Shrimp) that serve four-to-six people, with the freshest flour tortilla, San Antonia veggies, Fresh Mex® rice, choice of homemade beans, fresh guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and sweet corn tamalito. The Mexican Favoritos platters, ideal for six-to-eight people, have the following selections of Beef, Chicken or Carnito Tacos; Chicken, Beef, or Cheese Enchiladas; Chile Rellano Fiesta Platter; Tamale Platter; or Habanero Pesto Pasta. Wrap-y-Tortas platters serve four-to-six people with slow-simmered selections including BBQ Carnitas Tortas; Sante Fe Chicken Wraps; and Tortas de Jamon. Cookie Sampler platters at $19.99 offer a variety of favorites from the classic chocolate chip to sugar cookies and are sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Both restaurants offer Happy Hour programs and are open daily. From Sunday to Thursday, they operate from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. On Friday and Saturday, they operate from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

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While all of the Chevy’s and Applebee’s in New Jersey are favorite places to host office events, family celebrations, family outings, corporate lunches, and casual get-togethers throughout the holiday season, the Shannon Rose Irish Pub, with three great locations in Ramsey, Clifton and Woodbridge, has become a leading favorite. The pub can accommodate almost every size and type of event from an intimate dinner for two to a large-scale celebration. A touch of Irish hospitality, accommodating staff, famous brewers and unique craft beers, and an enticing menu await diners with a grand Victorian bar that was voted the “Best Irish Bar, the Best Happy Hour and the Best Late Night” by 201 and the Best of Bergen magazines. The fun doesn’t stop there – each Shannon Rose Irish Pub location offers live entertainment with outstanding line-ups. Please visit www.theshannonrose.com to see the current schedule. The locations are: The Clifton Shannon Rose Irish Pub, located at Clifton Commons, 98 Kingsland Road, Clifton; the Ramsey Shannon Rose Irish Pub located at 1200 Route 17 North, Ramsey; and the Woodbridge Shannon Rose Irish Pub located at located at St. George’s Crossing, 855 St. George’s Avenue (Route 35 and U.S. 1/9). 

For diners looking to have a true gourmet experience, try Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas. Join us in Clifton to experience an unparalled Italian wine selection, in addition to the perfect meal crated by Chef Joshua Bernstein. Known for his food and wine pairings and tasting dinners, in addition to the Italian tapas he creates, his dishes are especially appealing as the holiday season comes around such as the Feast of Seven Fishes and a New Year’s Eve holiday menu. The original concept restaurant known for its Wine Bar and Italian Tapas is located at Spuntino in the Clifton Commons on Route 3 East, 70 Kingsland Road (across from Target), in Clifton, NJ.

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