Please join us this September for the kickoff dinner to the 2025 - 2026 season! Our dinner will be held at the historic Hackensack Golf Club on Sunday, September 28th, starting at 5:30pm with hors d'oeuvres and an aperitif.
Hors d’oeuvres and Aperitif
TUNA & HEIRLOOM TOMATO
CRAB & AVOCADO
ROASTED BABY BEET, WHIPPED MASCARPONE, CANDIED PECANS
STEAK TARTARE WITH CRISPY RICE
Served with: Champagne, Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve NV
Dinner
FIRST COURSE
PERSIMMON & BURRATA, Hot Honey Chili Crunch, Black Sesame Seeds
Served with: REVIK Sauvignon Blanc, Coombsville, Napa 2021
SECOND COURSE
BUFFALO MILK CARAMELLE, Osso Bucco Ragu
Vegetarian Option: BUFFALO MILK CARAMELLE, Mushroom Ragu
Served with: Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, 2005
THIRD COURSE
PRIME 35-DAY DRY AGED STRIP STEAK, Peruvian Ahi Sauce
Pescetarian Option: Grilled Swordfish, Peruvian Ahi Sauce
Vegetarian Option: Lion's Mane Mushroom Steak, Peruvian Ahi Sauce
Parmesan Herb Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
Served with: Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2007
Dessert
GIANDUJA (CHOCOLATE) CHEESECAKE
Served with: Dow Porto, 2000
Members of the Essex County Wine Society: $165 per person
Non-Members: $200 per person
Please note the dress code below:
The Clubhouse Dress Code allows for smart “country club” casual dress at all times.
For gentlemen, proper smart casual attire includes only sport shirts, golf shirts, slacks, and shorts of appropriate length. Shirts must be collared (with long or short sleeves) or uncollared (with long sleeves) and must be tucked in. Gentlemen dining in the Fairway Room or Culligan Room in the evening are encouraged to wear jackets.
For ladies, proper smart casual attire includes only dresses, golf shirts, slacks and golf shorts or skirts of Bermuda length or longer. Ladies’ sportswear must be collared (with or without sleeves) or uncollared (with long or short sleeves).
Except as noted below, the following items are at all times specifically prohibited in the Clubhouse (which includes the Patio):
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Swim attire
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Flip-flops/open-toed sandals for men
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T-shirts, sports jerseys, or shirts with slogans
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Warm-up/sweatsuits/jogging suits/sweatshirts/hoodies
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Exercise clothes/leggings/spandex/stretch clothing
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Yoga pants
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Cargo-style shorts and slacks
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Jeans, denim material of any color and items denim in appearance
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Cut-off shorts
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Drawstring or elastic waist pants
