The National Hotel, Frenchtown, NJ: August 2014

Argentina's Danisa Fagan

After a week of Tuesday Trivia, Wednesday Karaoke, Thursday Open Mic Night following on the heels of Argentina's Danisa Fagan's live performance in The Rathskeller Pub (a.k.a. The Rat) last Saturday night (performing sets that included jazz, bossa nova, tango, bolero and French songs), and Rob Lanter's live music performance on Sunday, we have an equally exciting weekend ahead!! Frenchtown, NJ holds its annual Riverfest celebration, 10 am - 5 pm. There will be lots of in-store special events around town, music, and food! And, you can start your day by supporting our local farmers, by visiting our Farmer's Market, 10 a.m. - 2 pm. The National Hotel is also ready to welcome you.

From noon till closing, we'll have a lot of fun in town and the surrounding areas, and live music seems to be the common thread. Join us tonight from 9 - 11 pm in The Rat, for a live performance by Den and Sue, always a crowd pleasing duo.

And don't forget about tomorrow's Sunday Musical Afternoon performer, David Falcone, 5 - 7 pm.

Sit on our porch, relax a little from the busy week, and take in the sights sipping on something refreshing, while you enjoy a delicious choice from our weekend Additions to the Menu:

DRINK SPECIAL

PASSION FRUIT MARTINI

Vodka, Rum, Grand Marnier, Passion Fruit Juice, Served in a Shaker $9

GREENS

ARUGULA & WATERMELON SALAD

Baby Arugula, Diced Watermelon, Feta Cheese, Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, Cirtrus Vinaigrette $11

SMALL PLATES

OYSTERS

Wellfleet Oysters, MA – High Salinity, Sharp Flavor

Umami Oysters, Rhode Island – Intensely Sweet, High Brine

$2.5 each, 6/$13, 12/$25

ROASTED FIGS

Roasted Fresh Figs, Topped with Blue Cheese Crumbles, Balsamic Drizzle $6

PLATES

FISH

Pan Seared Tilapia, Ripe Mango Salsa, Black Rice, Sautéed Zucchini Squash $19

STEAK

Braised Beef Short Rib with the Bone In, Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Locally grown Roma String Beans $28

PASTA (Vegetarian/Available Vegan)

Penne Pasta, Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Mascarpone Cheese, Vegetable Broth, Drizzled with White Truffle Oil $18

DESSERTS

Chocolate Truffle Bomba – Zabalone Crème, Covered with Chocolate Ice Cream, Hazelnuts & dusted with Coco powder $6

ASK YOUR SERVER FOR ADDITIONAL DESSERT OPTIONS

CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO, FRENCH PRESSED COFFEE

While we're talking about food...mark your calendars to come by on Wednesdays, where you can take advantage of our newest promotion: $25 FORKS & CORKS WEDNESDAYS (1 lb.-100% grass-fed-Porterhouse steak w/mashed potatoes and vegetable &/or 50% off a bottle of wine of YOUR choice!). Come earlier and make it a super day: Ladies' Night, 5 - 7 pm in The Rat with 1/2 priced drinks!

And if the night gets long...why not make it a mid-week escape and stay with us overnight? We are so grateful to our overnight guests who wrote these kind words in our Guest Book. THANK YOU!! It means so much to us every time we read these pages, especially when we see that guests return time and again, continuing to enjoy our guest suites, and making Frenchtown their chosen destination, whether traveling from afar or accommodating family and friends who are visiting our lovely little town.

Pete and I hope to see you in Frenchtown and at The National Hotel in the near future. Please do email me with any feedback or questions, or leave a comment on this blog. You can also reach us at 908.996.3200, or fill out our guest inquiry page on our website. We have a lot coming up this coming month. Stay up-to-date with all of the activities and programs we have planned: