Cherry Hill Mall Restaurant Week

Have you ever experienced Restaurant Week? Whether it has been in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, South Jersey, or your local hometown, you know that it is that magical week where you can dine at restaurants for a set price and really experience all they have to offer!
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This year from July 14-20th, you can enjoy restaurant week at the Cherry Hill Mall! Participating restaurants include:
The Capital Grille
Seasons 52
California Pizza Kitchen
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Grand Lux Cafe
Bahama Breeze
Bobby’s Burger Palace
Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe
Bistro at Cherry Hill
During this time you will be able to try special menus and are encouraged to make a reservation!
Last week, Jay and I were lucky enough to sample some of the items that will be featured at the Capital Grille during Restaurant Week.
To start, we got to sample a fresh salad: Field Greens, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs and Clam Chowder.
While there are many other choices on the Restaurant Week Menu, we tasted some delicious entrees that you will be able to chose from!
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Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes
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Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with Shallot Butter
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Lobster Roll with Parmesan Truffle Fries

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Aside from tasting all of these delicious dishes, we also got to watch Executive Chef Kevin Kramer prepare both the scallops and the dry aged sirloin.
As if our taste buds weren’t already on flavor overload, we were treated to a decadent dessert!

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Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake and The Capital Grille Handcrafted Ice Cream
I hope that you’ll be able to experience Cherry Hill Mall’s first Restaurant Week and have a top notch experience! If you do, please share where you decide to dine and how your meal was!

Zinburger Cherry Hill, NJ

What’s better then a big, juicy, melty burger? A big, juicy, melty burger complimented by a great glass of wine of course!
On March 5th, Zinburger in Cherry Hill, NJ, opened their doors and their guests opened their mouths and stomachs!
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Jay and I were lucky enough to be invited to try Zinburger before they opened and we were treated to a mouthwatering lunch. 
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Their concept is simple.  Fresh burgers served as a fancy or simple as you like, accompanied by sides with gourmet sauces, washed down with a crisp glass of wine or decadent ‘shake.  A unique twist on an ordinary burger joint, where you could come for a date or bring the whole family.
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As we scanned the menu our server told us about their daily specials, including a featured burger, wine, and milkshake.  She also explained that their beef is ground fresh several times throughout the day.  Talk about quality!
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I also noticed this great deal, as well as a daily happy hour.
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It was such a tough choice trying to chose which burger to try!  I decided to try the Zinburger, because it just seemed like the right thing to do!  How could you not try the item that has the restaurants name in it?!  It ended up being a delicious decision.087089
Zinburger - Manchego Cheese, Zinfandel Braised Onions & Mayo.
The burger was moist and dripping with flavor.  Topped with manchego cheese and sweet, wine-soaked onions, all on a buttery roll.  If I had to compare it to anything it would be french onion soup.  Picture that – french onion soup topped burger!!!  It was the melt-in-your-mouth experience any burger lover dreams of.   I very rarely eat burgers but this is definitely one I’d splurge on again!
I also enjoyed a glass of Malbec/Syrah wine that was the featured wine.  I loved the idea of having a great glass of wine accompany my burger.  Brilliant concept.
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Samburger - Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese & Thousand Island Dressing.
Jay’s burger was equally as good.  Of course his involved bacon and cheese.  I could definitely taste the burger even more on his, and boy was it good.  I would consider getting this one next time as well.  Which really makes me feel like I’d like, well, anything at Zinburger.
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Of course we had to try their fries.  And by fries I mean 3 kinds.  Their zucchini fries were served with parmesan & ranch dipping sauce and sweet potato fries were served with a yogurt dipping sauce.  Each of the fries were crisp and full of flavor. 
I wish I could say that we ended our meal with a shake.  But by the time we were done with our burgers, fries, and drinks, I was more than satisfied.  Next time I will definitely save room for the Bars of Zin – Chocolate Ice Cream, Melted Chocolate & Praline Flakes. 
Whether you go to try the burgers, wine, sides, shakes, or fun atmosphere – you are in for a real treat. I highly recommend trying Zinburger for an upscale burger experience like you’ve never had before!