DADDY O HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

IN LONG BEACH ISLAND

FEATURES A TAKEOUT STORE WITH

 SHORE FAVORITES, PLUS FULL-SERVICE LIQUOR

Philadelphia, PA (April 25, 2007) – What could be better than a fun-filled summer day at the beach, followed by a relaxing dinner at home?  How about a delicious meal that you don’t have to cook!  Daddy O to Go, at the chic new Daddy O boutique hotel on Long Beach Island that was recently featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, offers an expansive menu of “to go” dishes and a full-service liquor store with beer, wine and spirits.  Located at 4401 Long Beach Blvd. in the Brant Beach section of the Island, Daddy O to Go features seashore classics and comfort foods as well as the innovative cuisine served in Daddy O’s stylish restaurant.

With a restaurant and full-service takeout, Daddy O offers shore-goers the choice of being waited on or the option of kicking off their shoes and just hanging out at home with great food.  Plus, Daddy O to Go is truly one-stop shopping.  Customers can pick up their meal and buy wine or liquor at the same time, making the entire process of dining at home effortless.  Whether the plan is a relaxing meal just for two, a gathering for friends or an impromptu family dinner, Daddy O to Go makes it easy to enjoy a meal at home, bringing classic seashore favorites to the table. 

Daddy O was created by Martin Grims, restaurateur, and general partner, Brian Sabarese, general manager/partner, Al Vanesko, executive chef/partner, and Zachary Grainda, executive chef. Grims explains the concept behind Daddy to Go. “Knowing that people go to the shore to wind

down from their hectic schedules,” Grims explains, “we wanted to make it easy for them to kick back and relax at meal time and take the worry out of preparing meals. If dining out is not a choice and hanging out at home is preferred, we believe Daddy to Go offers the perfect solution, especially for those who want to enjoy shore cuisine at home.” 

This award-winning team has had the honor of receiving the AAA Four Diamond Award and being included on the Mobil Dining Guide. Grims’ group of food establishments include Plantation in Harvey Cedars, also located on Long Beach Island, and Philadelphia’s Moshulu, the world’s oldest and largest tall ship that has been converted into a breathtaking restaurant with award-winning cuisine. Recently, the ship was named one of Northeast America’s Top 15 Restaurants by noted food critic John Mariani. Du Jour Café and Market is another successful operation of this team, located on the Philadelphia Main Line in Haverford, PA. Until this past year, they operated Passerelle and Bravo Bistro on the Philadelphia Main Line.

Under the direction of Chefs Vanesko and Grainda, the menu at Daddy O to Go is contemporary American cuisine providing a range of choices using the freshest ingredients.  There are simple shore favorites to more creative choices, offering an eclectic menu.

Here is the menu at Daddy O to Go:
Soups                                                    
Lobster Bisque                                    
NE Clam Chowder
Gazpacho (Seasonal)        
Soup of the Day 
               
Salads
Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette                                                                                                       
Field Greens with Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Walnut Vinaigrette                  
Caesar Salad with Baguette Croutons, Classic Dressing                                                                             
Chopped Salad with Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Blue Cheese, Chipotle-Ranch                              
Add        Sautéed shrimp    Grilled chicken     Sautéed lump crabcake

Appetizers
1 LB Steamed Mussels (Red or White)                                          
Steamed Top Neck Clams                                                                
Clam on the ½ Shell with Cocktail Sauce      
Spicy Peel & Eat Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce              
Sesame Crusted Calamari with Vietnamese Chili Sauce

Chicken Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo, Cilantro-Lime Crema  
Fiery Buffalo Wings with “O” Wing Sauce, Blue Cheese           
Daddy “O” Rings                                                
                               
Sandwiches (Served with French Fries and Cole Slaw)
Daddy “O” Burger with Smoked Bacon and Cabot Cheddar                                   
Crispy Fried Crabcake with Spicy Mayonnaise                                                           
Fried Flounder with Tartar Sauce                                                                                    
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap with Roasted Peppers                                                   
Chicken Paninni with Roasted Peppers, Broccoli Rabe, Provolone, Pesto              
Crispy Soft-shell Crab (Seasonal) with Creole Mustard Sauce                                  

Entrees (Choose Two Sides – French fries, Baked Potato, Garlic Mashed Potatoes,
Ear of Corn, Onion Rings, Coleslaw)
Jumbo Shrimp Fried or Sautéed in Garlic Wine Butter                                
Lump Crabcakes Fried or Broiled with Tartar or Cocktail Sauce                             
Tender Sea Scallops Fried or Broiled with Tartar or Cocktail Sauce                        
Crispy Fried Clams with Tartar or Cocktail Sauce                                                       
Fresh Flounder Fried or Broiled with Tartar Sauce                                                       
Broiled Flounder Stuffed with Crab, Lemon Butter Sauce                                        
Broiled Tilapia with Cajun butter Sauce                                                                        

From the Grill
Atlantic Salmon- Blackened, Soy Glazed or Lemon Butter                                      
Yellowfin Tuna- Blackened, Soy Glazed or Lemon Butter                                        
Swordfish- Blackened, Soy Glazed or Lemon Butter                                                  
Marinated Chicken Breast- Smokey BBQ Sauce or Lemon Butter Sauce             
Baby Back Ribs- Smokey BBQ Sauce                                                                          
Center Cut Rib Eye Steak- Blackened or Brandy Peppercorn Sauce                      
Choice Filet Mignon- Brandy-Peppercorn Sauce                                                         

Pastas
Garlicky Shrimp Scampi with Roma Tomatoes, Basil over Angel Hair                  
Mussels Marinara over Linguine                                                                                     
Linguine – Red or White                                                                                                   
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken or Shrimp
Fettuccine with Lump Crab, Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Cream

Shore Bake –½ lb Mussels, ½ Dozen Steamers, ½ Dozen Shrimp – for Two to Four
               
Sides
French Fries                         
Baked Potato                      
Garlic Mashed                     
Daddy “O” Rings
Ear of Corn                          
Coleslaw                               

Kids’ Menu
O Burger with French Fries                
Chicken Fingers with French Fries, Honey Mustard                    

Fried Crabcake with French Fries, Tartar Sauce           
Flounder (Fried or Broiled) w French Fries, Tartar Sauce                            
Fettuccine with Butter or Alfredo                                                                    
½ Rack of Ribs with French Fries                                                                    

Executive Chef Vanesko was formerly Executive Chef of Passerelle and Bravo Bistro in Radnor, PA, recognized by Gourmet Magazine as one of Philadelphia’s ten best restaurants.  Affiliated with Passerelle for 16 years, Vanesko oversaw many large events, including weddings, bar mitzvahs and other catered events. He is also Chef/Partner of Du Jour, a café and market and catering company and Plantation Restaurant in Harvey Cedars. Zachary Grainda graduated from

Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island and honed his culinary shills in New England and at the Moshulu and Passerelle.

Daddy O to Go is open weekends in May and daily throughout the summer season; hours are noon until 10 p.m.  For information and take out orders, call (609) 361-0110.

Daddy O is a unique addition to the Jersey shore. Its vintage and retro seashore exterior is combined with a contemporary interior decor, reflecting the hotel’s elegant simplicity. Daddy O is located at 4401 Long Beach Boulevard.  For additional information, visit www.daddyorestaurant.com or call 609-494-1300.