Chaine des Rotisseurs Atlantic City

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About the Event

Please save the date for a truly enchanting evening on Tuesday, December 9, as we gather for our annual Chaine des Rotisseurs holiday celebration at the historic Smithville Inn. This will be an unforgettable night filled with festive spirit, exquisite cuisine, and seasonal magic. Pricing and wine pairings will follow, but for now, we simply hope you’ll plan to join us for what promises to be a remarkable evening of fellowship, flavor, and joy.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday December 9, 2025

• Price: $TBD

• Location: Smithville Inn, Smithville

• Time: 6:00 PM
• Dress: Festive with Chaine Decorations

Upon arrival, prepare to be swept into a scene straight out of a storybook. The historic Smithville Village comes alive with twinkling lights, festive music, and timeless charm — a magical setting that feels like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting. All around, brilliantly lit trees dance across the lake in perfect harmony with holiday music, reflecting a spectacle of light and joy you simply have to see to believe.

If you’ve never experienced Historic Smithville, you’re in for something truly special. This beloved landmark — filled with cobblestone paths, old-world architecture, and the warmth of a traditional village — will surround our celebration with a spirit of nostalgia, community, and wonder.

Our evening begins with a festive cocktail hour, followed by an elegant sit-down dinner curated especially for this occasion. Throughout the night, guests will enjoy live entertainment, delightful surprises, and heartwarming touches that capture the very essence of the holiday season.

Join us for a night designed to spark joy, connection, and celebration, set against one of the most picturesque backdrops in New Jersey — where tradition meets magic, and every moment glows a little brighter.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday December 9, 2025

• Price: $TBD

• Location: Smithville Inn, Smithville

• Time: 6:00 PM
• Dress: Festive with Chaine Decorations

** IMPORTANT FOR THE SEATING PLAN:
To save on last minute followups - PLEASE SCROLL DOWN ADD THE NAMES OF YOUR GUESTS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

We will enforce a hard ticket cut-off of December 5. As much as we’d love to keep tickets open until the last minute, the logistics of final headcount, seating charts, table cards, and printed materials make it impossible. Once the deadline passes, we won’t be able to accommodate any more guests—no exceptions.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to making our events so special.

Vive La Chaine!

Dina Guzzardo
Bailli Atlantic City

Event Schedule

Cocktail Hour - Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

An exquisite medley of handcrafted bites to awaken the palate:

Baby Lamb Chops – Perfectly seasoned and grilled to tender perfection, each chop bursts with savory richness — a show-stopping bite of elegance.
Miniature Crab Cakes – Crisp on the outside, delicate within, these golden cakes are filled with sweet lump crabmeat and kissed with a hint of spice.
Jumbo Scallops Wrapped in Nueske’s Bacon – Sweet, buttery scallops embraced by smoky, applewood-cured bacon — an irresistible contrast of flavor and texture.
Blueberry Brie Flatbread – A luscious pairing of creamy brie, ripe blueberries, and a whisper of honey atop crisp artisan flatbread — sweet, savory, and sophisticated.

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Raw Bar Station

A lavish display of oceanic treasures — freshly shucked oysters, chilled shrimp, and seasonal shellfish — served on a bed of ice with bright mignonettes, tangy cocktail sauces, and citrus wedges. A refreshing and indulgent tribute to the sea.

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Charcuterie Station

A rustic yet refined spread of imported cheeses, artisanal cured meats, marinated olives, roasted nuts, dried fruits, and crusty breads — beautifully arranged for guests to graze and gather.

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First Course: Burrata Salad

A celebration of texture and flavor: silky burrata cheese nestled atop tender field greens, adorned with jewel-like dried cherries and candied pecans, all brought together by a velvety, house-made vinaigrette — a dressing so divine, it might just steal the show.

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Second Course: Chef’s Award-Winning Lobster Gumbo

An unforgettable creation from a chef whose signature gumbo has earned critical acclaim. This soul-warming bowl layers succulent lobster, slow-simmered aromatics, and a rich, spiced broth, creating a symphony of coastal comfort and Southern flair. Deep, complex, and absolutely out of this world.

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Entrée: Dry-Aged Prime Rib

A masterwork of classic cuisine — hand-carved, dry-aged prime rib, roasted to tender perfection and served with a traditional horseradish cream sauce. Paired with a selection of chef-inspired seasonal sides, this entrée delivers both opulence and comfort in every bite.

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Dessert: Eggnog Cheesecake

A decadent finale to a remarkable meal. Silky eggnog purée blended into a rich cream cheese base, delicately spiced and nestled on a buttery graham crust, then finished with a cloud of whipped cream — the essence of the holiday in every forkful.

Subject to change.