La Dolce Vita at Tippy-Tay

Aperol cocktails, a four-course feast and a roaming accordion player are taking over this trattoria for one evening only.
Jasmine Crittenden
Published on May 01, 2025

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Overview

You could say that every evening at Tippy-Tay, the Garden State Hotel's hidden trattoria, is a trip to the sweet life. But, however sweet it might be now, it'll be a whole lot sweeter on Thursday, May 8, when La Dolce Vita arrives.

Happening for one evening only, this special event will begin with aperitivo hour, bringing you the chance to try three Aperol cocktails. With them on board, you'll be ready to start your first of four courses: a series of share plates bearing oysters with Aperol mignonette and lemon, burrata with artichoke agridolce, and other delights.

Up next will be two pastas: a cheese wheel with pecorino romano and black pepper, and tortellini brodo. Don't fill up too much, though — you'll want to leave room for the chargrilled butterfly gurnard with green goddess dressing and salad.

Come dessert, you'll be sitting down to a pistachio and raspberry tiramisu. All this – along with a roaming accordion player – will set you back $145. For an extra $45, add matching wines, or for $80, an Aperol fountain.

Images: @zennieshia.

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