Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is opening Monday, April 23, 2012. The restaurant is located at Clifton Commons, Route 3, at 94 Kingsland Road (across from Target) in Clifton, NJ 07014.
Spuntino’ uniqueness comes from sharing Italian tapas and pizza with family and friends providing freedom from the traditional three-course meal. Diners enjoy tapas—a variety of small dishes and hand-stretched pizzas that can be mixed and matched and paired with an impressive selection of Italian wines.
Executive Chef Joshua Bernstein graduated first in his class from the Culinary Institute of America in 1999, and is the former owner of 9 North Restaurant in Wayne, NJ, which received critical acclaim and three stars from the New York Times and Bergen Record in recognition of his culinary talents. Josh oversees a creative menu of Italian tapas that are perfectly portioned to offer endless opportunities for a meal like no other. The flavorful Italian tapas menu includes more than 50 plates including antipasti, bruschettas, salads, vegetables, meatballs, pasta, hand-stretched thin crust pizza, and grill offerings. Affordably priced, the tapas are offered in addition to a fine selection of premium meats and cheeses sliced fresh for you at the Salumi and Formaggi Corner – Spuntino’ Italian cheeses and cured meats bar.
Michael Guido, is the general manager of the open-kitchen restaurant. Spuntino will be open seven days a week, including late nights to accommodate the late-night dining crowd. A wonderfully-
To view the menu and learn more about Spuntino, please visit www.spuntinowinebar.com.