Winberie's Restaurant & Bar Celebrates 40 Years In Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ — Since 1984, Winberie's Restaurant & Bar has served the community, college students, and visitors. Now the "Princeton Pub" is celebrating 40 years with a special throwback menu and planned celebration.

For four decades, the restaurant has been the go-to destination for locals and even celebrities such as Michelle Obama.

"The history and feeling you get when you are here. It is really incredible," said Albert Amoroso, with Winberie's. "A lot of people have their first dates here or special occasions. It just sticks in their minds and for us, we feel like part of their community and life. In a way, it is cool to be part of that."

The restaurant at One Palmer Square remodeled the interior in 2019 with new flooring but overall Amoso said they stay true to what made them successful for the past 40 years.

"We continue to offer locally sourced ingredients and we keep up with current trends as well. But we stayed close to our roots. A lot of things have been here for 40 years," said Amoroso.

To honor its roots, Winberie's is offering its monthly "Rewind" menu with beloved items from its past. Here is a look at what items can be ordered:

• APRIL- Chicken Marsala
• MAY-Southern Fried Chicken Salad
• JUNE-Sizzling Steak Fajita’s
• JULY-Winberie’ 40th Anniversary Blended Burger by Duchess (purveyor spotlight with Duchess Meats)
• AUGUST-New England Baked Cod
• SEPTEMBER-Old School Pasta dishes for the month. Cajun Chicken Linguine; Shrimp & Boursin cream Fettucine; Chicken Winberie’s
• OCTOBER-Fondues-2 versions throughout the month. Welsh Rarebit & Classic Gruyere & Swiss
• NOVEMBER-Veggie Chili Nachos
• DECEMBER- Nestle Toll House Pie

Additionally, in mid-July the restaurant is planning to host a concert in Palmar Square with beer vendors and festivities to celebrate their 40-year anniversary.

"We are really excited about it," said Amoroso.

For more information visit princeton.winberies.com or facebook.com/WinberiesSummit or instagram.com/winberiessummit.

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