DISH: STEAK, SEAFOOD ON THE HORIZON

by Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor

STEAK, SEAFOOD ON THE HORIZON

The 100 block of North Washington Avenue in Scranton will soon see a new tenant: Carl Von Luger’s. Owner Robert Dickert of Great Uncle Peter’s Steakhouse (1582 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit), told Dish he’s estimating a June opening for the steak and seafood restaurant. It will be located on the ground floor of the city’s new parking garage.

“I think we’ll do very well there,” Dickert said of the location between Spruce Street and Lackawanna Avenue.

The restaurateur has a letter of intent with the parking authority for the space and is now just waiting on “some last-minute details.” He hopes to begin construction in March.

Carl Von Luger’s will be open for lunch — including deliveries — and dinner, and will also feature a Sunday brunch. While he plans on having white tablecloths and a doorman, Dickert assured that customers won’t break their wallets dining there.

“I’d rather put the quality of the product on the plate,” he said. Lunches will range from $6-$14, and dinners will start at around $12.

Both Carl Von Luger’s and Great Uncle Peter’s derive their name from Peter Luger, Dickert’s great-great uncle who founded Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn, N.Y. Though Dickert said he is keeping the location of Great Uncle Peter’s, he said he wasn’t ready to discuss the future of the 7-year old Clark Summit eatery.

BEER IS FOR LOVERS

Arena Bar and Grill (380 Coat St., Wilkes-Barre) will hold a 5-course Valentine’s Beer Dinner Sunday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m.

The dinner begins with lobster risotto paired with Lost Abbey Devotion Ale followed by roasted red pepper and goat cheese soup served with Rodenbach Grand Cru. The third course, a strawberry chopped salad, will be paired with Abita Strawberry Harvest Ale. The fourth course is a hand-cut filet mignon stack — a portobello mushroom topped with petite filet and a seared scallop with fingerling potatoes and vegetables — paired with Southern Tier Choklat. The final course is California strawberry crepe with chocolate sauce paired with Young’s Double Chocolate Stout topped with Lindemans Belgium Raspberry Lambic.

Cost is $49 and includes beer, food and tax. Space is limited, call 570.970.8829 to reserve your spot.

KING OF THE KEYS

Matt Avery, “The King of Key West,” returns to The RockBar (745 North St., Luzerne) this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. as part of the bar’s Super Bowl LXIV Weekend Blow Out.

JAD’S 2.0

Jad’s Place, inside the Quality Inn & Suites (400 Route 315, Pittston), may have a familiar name, but it’s been completely revamped by co-owners Mike Szumski and Mike Magnotta.

The two, formerly of Spur’s, made a smooth transition in December when Spur’s closed on a Sunday and Jad’s opened the following Wednesday with its weekly country line dancing.

“We have entertainment every night of the week,” Szumski said.

Mondays features open pool and pool leagues; Tuesday is open-mic night; Wednesday is country line dancing; Thursday’s live music will feature a rock band; and Friday and Saturday entertainment will alternate between rock and country. Beginning Sunday, Feb. 21, Jad’s will offer ballroom dancing lessons.

For more information, call 602.3645.

TAME THAT BREW

Tickets for Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s 9th annual Taming of the Brew fundraiser go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. at www.bte.org. The event will be held Saturday, April 10. Tickets are $60 and limited to four per customer.

Taming of the Brew features microbrews and food and entertainment plus a beer-tasting talk, a silent auction and more. Visit www.tamingofthebrew.org for updates.

NOW THAT’S A GRAND SLAM!

Denny’s (488 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre) is giving away a free original Grand Slam Breakfast Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. For more info, visit www.dennys.com or call 570.825.5208.

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