America's Red Horse by David Burke, a steakhouse chain, has opened its third restaurant in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
Within the 116-year-old Bernards Inn, the restaurant can accomodate 120 people.
Red Horse by David Burke: Reviving Bernards' Golden Era
David Burke, owner of Red Horse Brand, expressed enthusiasm about revitalizing one of New Jersey's most iconic properties.
"We are all very excited about this project. This is one of New Jersey's greatest, iconic properties and we are bringing it back to its glory days."he said. Burke, who has long admired the property's impact on New Jersey's dining culture, aims to cater to the area's discerning residents.
Burke noted, "Ever since I was a young chef, I had a lot of respect for this property and its contributions to New Jersey's fine dining scene."
His vision combines the elegance of the old horse country era with a contemporary twist, offering a sophisticated yet comfortable dining experience.
Burke teamed up with Hampshire Destination Properties, LLC, a branch of The Hampshire Companies and the owner of the Bernards Inn, in July. Over the last three months, he has changed the gallery, which is the restaurant's eating room, the bar, the fine dining room (which opens this month), and the cellar, which has 100 seats and used to be called the Silver Vault and Wine Pantry.
Burke will be in charge of the 20-room hotel for the first time in March 2024.
Burke said, "The Bernards Inn is like the lamp for the town of Bernardsville." "We didn't want to forget what the Bernards Inn used to be." We just want to keep making it great and keep it updated with our food and design style.
The new restaurant, called The Bernie, will have a sushi bar and a club for live music.
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Exclusive and Signature Dishes at Red Horse
David Burke describes 'Red Horse' as a modern American restaurant focusing on red meat, offering a unique culinary interpretation. "It embodies a bold, masculine essence, yet captures the grace and beauty of horses," he said. Burke highlights the stylish and elegant connotations of the restaurant's name.
Moreover, the restaurant will serve dry-aged steak cuts made with the company's pink Himalayan salt process, patented in the US.
There will be other food, too, like the Clothesline Bacon, the pickle lemon and crab dumplings, the miso tomato, chili oil, and preserved lemon. Also, they will be serving the maple black pepper glaze.
Additionally, On Wednesdays, Red Horse introduces 'What's Your Beef Nights,' featuring a selection of premium beef dishes. Patrons can indulge in choices like filet mignon, ribeye, and New York strip. The experience is enhanced with David Burke's renowned popovers and clothesline bacon, accompanied by a traditional steakhouse salad and other accompaniments.
Furthermore, "Dark Dining Experience: Red Horse's New Sensory Adventure" features a unique event where guests eat blindfolded. On certain evenings, the restaurant provides a five-course meal in a darkened room, overseen by Chef Burke.
This unique dining format is designed to enhance guests' senses of taste and focus on the flavor of the dishes. It's a bold approach that places complete trust in the restaurant staff to guide the experience.
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