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The Ultimate Dinner and Performance Package


SOPAC and ABOVE Restaurant present
The Ultimate Dinner and Performance Package

SOPAC and ABOVE Restaurant are offering a unique opportunity to experience two of South Orange’s gems for one great price.  This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the arts in South Orange, as well as dine at South Orange’s newest restaurant ABOVE.  Dinner and performances packages are available for The Music of ABBA on Sunday, January 24 and Duncan Sheik on Thursday, March 18, and start at $65.
 

The Music of ABBA: Arrival
Sunday, January 24 at 7pm

To commemorate the legendary pop band ABBA, SOPAC presents Arrival—the world’s most popular and best-selling band that performs the music of ABBA. From “Mamma Mia” to “Dancing Queen”, Arrival provides the closest musical experience possible to the legendary group.
 

To purchase online, it's as simple as purchasing a regular ticket! Go through ticket services, select your preferred section, and choose the Dinner & Performance Package!


Duncan Sheik
Thursday, March 18 at 8pm

Grammy and Tony Award-winning singer and composer Duncan Sheik come to SOPAC for an unforgettable night of music. With his hit single “Barely Breathing”, Sheik catapulted to the top of the charts. His ground-breaking Broadway musical, Spring Awakening, earned eleven Tony nominations and earned critical acclaim, including The New York Times which declared that Broadway “…may never be the same.”  Sheik comes to SOPAC performing a collection of evocative songs from his latest work, Whisper House.
 

To purchase online, it's as simple as purchasing a regular ticket! Go through ticket services, select your preferred section, and choose the Dinner & Performance Package!
 
$85
Includes one VIP Orchestra seat plus 3-course dinner

$75
Includes one Orchestra seat plus 3-course dinner
 
$65
Includes one mezzanine seat plus 3-course dinner
 
 
3 Course Dinner at ABOVE Restaurant
Glass of Wine included 
Tax Included


Small Plates / Appetizers
Margherita Pizzeta...Roasted plum tomato, beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil
Milanese Pizzeta...Crispy eggplant, roasted peppers, whipped ricotta, virgin oil & sea salt
Crab Cake...Cucumber & Jicama slaw with Tomato Fondue
Sausage Tasting...Grilled Chorizo, Sweet Italian & Merquez with warm potato salad & deli style mustard
Rice Balls...Crispy, filled with cabernet braised beef short ribs, Wisconsin cheddar & broccoli,horseradish condiment
Red & Golden Beets...Charred goat cheese & vanilla-honey drizzle
Traditional Caesar...Romaine, sour dough croutons, shaved parmesan &
Caesar dressing Winter Blend...Sweet & bitter greens, oven dried grape tomatoes, toasted croissant & aged balsamic vinaigrette

Main Dishes
Spaghettini...Shrimp, lobster, toasted garlic, citrus zest, lobster broth & crispy basil
Tuna...Pan seared rare, blood orange marmalade, edamame & celery root chips
Skirt Steak...Marinated & grilled, Tuscan fries Chicken...Pan roasted breast, whipped butternut squash & brussel sprout leaves
Burger...American Kobe beef served on a pretzel roll with tomato relish, Tuscan fries & half sour pickle
Pork Chop...Grilled rib chop with house made sausage, melted leeks, roasted chestnuts & crispy sage

Dessert
Butterscotch Crunch Bread Pudding
Marketplace Cheesecake...Chocolate chip-mint fudge sauce
Gelato “Above”...Choice of Tahitian vanilla-bean, Chocolate, Cappuccino -chip, Dulce de leche, Lemon-mascarpone or
Pistachio Sorbet “Above”...Choice of White peach, Grapefruit, Mango or Champagne

Wine By The Glass

WHITES    
Loredona Riesling... / Monterey, 2008 
R Collection Chardonnay... / Monterey, 2007
Pro-mis-q-ous Blend... / Santa Rosa, CA
Trinity Oaks Chardonnay... / California, 2007
Riff Pinot Grigio... / Italy, 2007
*ORGANIC Aquila del Torre Friulano... / Italy, 2006
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc... / Chile, 2008
Fetzer White Zinfandel... / California 2007
Li Veli Rosato Salento... / Italy 2008
Jean Louis Brut Champagne... / France 
Mionetto Prosecco... / Italy

REDS    
Angeline Pinot Noir... / California, 2008
Ironstone Merlot... / California, 2007
Menage A Trois... / California, 2007
The Show Cabernet Sauvignon... / California, 2006
L de Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon... / Sonoma, 2006
Penfolds Retreat Merlot... / Australia, 2008
Red Dust Shiraz... / South Australia, 2007
Tamari Reserva Malbec... / Argentina, 2007
Spezieri Col D’Orcia... / Toscana, 2007
Vignantica Aglianico… / Italy, 2006


To purchase Dinner and Performance Package tickets, please call SOPAC Patron & Ticket Services at 973.313.ARTS (2787) or visit www.SOPACnow.org.When purchasing the Dinner and Performance Package, please indicate the desired reservation time.  For groups of 2-4 people, please allow 90 minutes for dining before the performance.  For groups of 6 or more, please allow 2 hours for dining before the performance.

Dinner and Performance Packages do not include gratuity or cost of additional beverages. Dinner and Performance Package price is not valid for prior purchases and cannot be combined with any other offer. ABOVE Restaurant is located at One South Orange Avenue in South Orange, NJ.  It is a short walk from SOPAC.  For more information about ABOVE Restaurant, please call 973.762.2683 or visit www.aboverestaurantbar.com