Chef David Burke Opens New Outdoor Dining Patio In East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Imagine dining outdoors amid lush surroundings and a stunning view of a sunset and chateau.

Chef David Burke is all set to open a new outdoor dining patio in the 15-acre campus of Park Chateau Estate and Gardens on Thursday. Orchard Terrace is part of Burke’s Orchard Park that opened in December last year, during the pandemic.

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The patio has seating for 65 guests with firepits, a custom full-service bar, and luxury furnishings including outdoor lounges.

From the patio, visitors can view a sunset over the historic Middlesex Fairgrounds located across from the Park Chateau campus.

And Burke advises patrons to “dress in your summer finest,” when visiting Orchard Terrace.

“It’s like a fine European garden and the owners have spared no expense outfitting the exceptional outdoor space with super deluxe furnishings and chic custom garden décor,” Burke said in a statement.

There are plans to add a pergola, but for now, the patio offers partial, protective covering and will be open according to the weather.

The Terrace menu, which is currently being developed, will be similar to Orchard Park’s with steaks, hamburgers, pizza, and roasted fish.

Burke will also add summer favorites like raw bar items, lobster rolls and main course salads “that spotlight New Jersey’s trifecta of legendary produce: peaches, corn and tomatoes.”

“We will feature some fun desserts too, such as ice cream pops, s’mores and sweets using fresh local fruits and berries,” Burke said.

And just like Orchard Park, Orchard Terrace offers midweek savings nights including Tuesday Burger Night, deluxe dry-aged prime burger with fries and a glass of wine or beer for $25; and Wednesday Date Night, three courses for $35.

Orchard Terrace opens from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday – Sunday, and Sunday a la carte brunch timings are 11 a.m. 3 p.m.

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and the dress code is smart casual.

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