Plaza III e-Newsletter September 2007

September 2007

September 2007
Issue: VI
River City Showdown
River City Dinedown

River City Showdown

For a day of great food, drink, and football include Plaza III The Steakhouse in your Game Day plans.
 
PLAZA III SUPPORTS SULZBACHER CENTER
 
Sulzbacher Event 
Last year, more than 1,000 people took part in the Sulzbacher Center event, and this year Plaza III joins in the festivities on Sept. 27 in front of The Florida Theatre.
 
 

Plaza III Supports Sulzbacher Center at Sept. 27 Event at Florida Theatre

 

Oct. 11th at Plaza III

 

From 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, Forsyth Street in front of The Florida Theatre downtown will be closed for a great fundraiser benefiting the Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless.  Donors and guests will have the chance to sample food and refreshments outside (weather permitting), including some great appetizers and desserts donated by Plaza III, as the center thanks its supporters and celebrates the accomplishments of some of its former homeless clients as they move forward with productive lives.  After the street event, guests will go inside the theatre for a Tribute Performance from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 

Plaza III also invites Sulzbacher Center supporters to visit Plaza III for dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 11 - when Plaza III will donate 10 percent of its revenues that evening to the center.

 

For more information on the Florida Theatre event, please contact The Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless at 394-8084 or visit www.imshomelesscenter.org for details and ticket information.

 

To make your reservations for the Sulzbacher Night at Plaza III, please call 598-0234 or e-mail banquets@plaza3jax.com 

HUMANE SOCIETY FUND RAISER
 
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                     III Humane Society Benefit
 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007

 

SAVE THE DATE! SAVE A DOG!

 

On October 4th, Plaza III - The Steakhouse is inviting animal lovers to dine from 11:30 am until closing as part of an all-day fundraising event for the Jacksonville Humane Society.

 

A Dog's Life is at "STEAK!"


Come by and join us for a great meal supporting a worthy cause. We will also be collecting much-needed items for dog adoptions: strong leashes, gentle leaders, metal and ceramic dog bowls, hard rubber and rawhide toys.
 
The Holidays are Coming, The Holidays are Coming!
Holidays
Yes, it's still hot outside, but cooler weather is on the way - and the time for holiday parties and gift giving.

 

Plaza III has private dining rooms and an outside patio that are available for all your holiday events.  And we'll work with you to accommodate your holiday event to ensure you get the best prices - and, of course, the best food and service available in downtown Jacksonville. 

 

To reserve our rooms, or the entire restaurant, for your upcoming holiday needs, contact Banquets Director Soo Perry at 904-598-0234 or email her at banquets@plaza3jax.com. Also you can visit our Private Dining Page on the web.

 

Also, Plaza III Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and make great holiday gifts.  It's not too soon to start buying ahead of time for the holidays. 
 

Also, depending on how many you purchase, you'll get a discount as well...

 

Buy $500-$1,500 and get an additional $100   (10%) in certificates

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Buy $1,501-$3,000 and get an additional $600 (20%) in certificates

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Buy more than $3,000 and get an additional (25%) in certificates
 
Contact us at 598-0234 for details. 
Plaza III Hosts Shands Donors for Art & Wine Fest
 

VIP Event
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In August, Plaza III supported Shands Neo-Natal Center by hosting a private reception for Shands' Donors and Supporters prior to the Art & Wine Fest at the Hyatt Regency. 

 

"We had a great time, but it was a busy night," said Chef Mike Silverman, who prepared food for both the reception and the wine fest.  "We had a lot of positive feedback from our guests at both events, and it's satisfying to support such a good cause.

 

Plaza III was one of several restaurants that supported the event and it was the second year of Plaza III's involvement with the non-profit

Hospital.

Summer Two-for-One Special Draws to a Close
 
Summer Lunch Special
 

Plaza III's Summer Lunch Special for $19.95 for two will end on September 30, so if you haven't taken advantage of it your time is almost up!

 

Just go to our website at www.jacksonvillesbeststeak.com and download the coupon and bring it with you to sample some of the best lunch items available in downtown Jacksonville.

 

We're cooking up some other specials, though, including a specially-priced Early Bird Dinner Special from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., and some other fixed-price plated dinners for the fall and winter months.  We'll keep you posted through our e-newsletter and at www.jacksonvillesbeststeak.com
  
PLAZA III JOINS ART WALK
 
Art Walk
Plaza III, The Steakhouse has joined many other downtown restaurants and venues to support the monthly Downtown Vision Art Walk -- which occurs the first Wednesday of every month.  Come by and take advantage of our great happy hour prices, music and look over all the prints of early Jacksonville that adorn our walls throughout the restaurant. Or just stop by and relax on our outdoor patio.  Art Walk takes place from 5 to 8 p.m.

CALL FOR YOUR NEXT BANQUET MEETING

 
Interior ShotWith two private dining areas and our outdoor patio, along with the availability of our entire restaurant for larger groups, remember Plaza III the next time you are looking for a location for your events. 
 
Call and ask for the manager on duty at 598-0234 or email us.
In This Issue
River City Showdown
Plaza III Supports Sulzbacher Center
Humane Society Fund Raiser
Holidays Are Coming
Art & Wine Fest
Summer Lunch Special
Plaza III Joins Art Walk
Crème Brulee Recipe
Don't Forget The Vino
Jury Lunch Special
904-598-0234

Creme Brulee 

Plaza 3 The Steakhouse

Crème Brulee

 
Prepared by Executive Chef Mike Silverman

 

1 Quart Heavy Whipping Cream

2 Tbs. Vanilla Extract

1 Cup Granulated Sugar

5oz Egg Yolk

 

For Service:

2 Tbs. Granulated Sugar

1 Tbs. Fresh Raspberries

1 Tbs. Fresh Blueberries

1-2 Fresh Strawberries

 

In a small soup pot, add heavy cream and allow to heat on a low-med setting.  Do not boil!!!  In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla using a whisk.  When the heavy cream has been heated, add to the egg yolk mixture while continuously whisking together until the sugar has dissolved.   In a small bowl, heat resistant, add 4 oz of the crème brulee mix.  Set the bowl or bowls in a baking pan filling it with hot water until it comes up to the half way point of the bowl.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 - 45 minutes.  Allow to cool and set in the refrigerator.  Yields: 8-10 Portions

           

For Service: Add and distribute evenly 2 tbs. of sugar on top of each set of crème.  Using a butane torch, lightly cook the sugar until a champagne brown.  Be careful not to blacken the sugar too much.  Add fresh berries on top; whipped cream and mint if desired.
 
 
DON'T FORGET THE VINO!

Vino

Did you know that Plaza III has one of the most extensive wine lists in town?

Wine Director Troy Dillon says most guests will recognize well-known wines like Opus One, Caymus Special Select, Sassicaia, and Silver Oak.  (Dillon says one of his favorite wineries is Casa LaPostole in Chile.)

 

Plaza III features one of the largest wine-by- the-glass offerings in town, with more than 30 half bottles of wine ready for serving.

 

Wine lovers are starting to recognize Plaza III's standing as a wine destination in Jacksonville.  Local group "The Wine Divas" has selected Plaza III for its monthly outing on October 3, Plaza III.

 

For more information about this group of wine lovers and where they'll be next, visit

Experience wine in a new and fun location.  Contact Soo Perry at 904-598-0234 about an upcoming event for your group or organization.

 

JURY LUNCH SPECIAL

 
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In cooperation with the Clerk of the Courts Office, Plaza III has developed *lunch specials for those called for jury duty and Duval County Courthouse employees, too.  Show your juror badge/pin or employee identification card to receive 10 percent off Plaza III's regular lunch menu, or these $7* lunch specials:
 
Meatloaf, Side Item and Non-Alcoholic Beverage
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Club Sandwich, Side Item and Non-Alcoholic Beverage
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Soup (Steak Soup, Seafood Bisque), Salad and Non-Alcoholic Beverage
 
This discount is available from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
 
* For dine in or carry out/tax and gratuity not included.


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