Gateways Pesach Retreat · March 29 - April 7, 2010 · Hilton Hotel, Stamford, CT

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Dining

World renowned and acclaimed as the "gold standard" of kosher catering, Michael Schick will ensure that meals and tearooms will be presented with culinary artistry and unsurpassed service. For the past 20 years Michael has successfully catered to the palates of an international roster of discerning guests in a wide variety of settings. His style and grace of presentation is highlighted in his orchestration of outstanding Yom Tov programs at leading hotels. He is legendary in providing meticulous and personalized attention while maintaining the highest standards of kashrus.

The gourmet cuisine serves ONLY Chasidishe Shechita, Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisroel, Shmura Matza and only non-gebrokts are served. Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables are served at every meal.

Our executive chef will delight you with his dishes. Guests waken each day to a sumptuous breakfast buffet filled with a luscious array of hot and cold entrees. Shabbat and Yom Tov lunches offer fleshig and parve entrees. Either fleshig or parve box lunches are available during chol hamoed.

Enjoy the experience of a Chinese Night, a Mexican Night, midnight chocolate madness and the famous Michael Schick Viennese Table.

All dinners are fleshig but offer vegetarian and fish entrees. The finest wines and liqueurs from around the world are always available. Special wines & liquors are selected to enhance each meal.

The children’s dining room is open before each Yom Tov and Shabbat meal. Popular kid-friendly menus are offered.

The Gateways tea room is lavishly stocked with healthy snacks, fruits, frozen delicacies, and sweets. Hot and cold beverages are available. It’s the perfect stop during the day or night to get caught up or meet new friends.

We make every effort for special dietary requests such as vegetarian, diabetic, low sodium and non-gluten. Please let us know ahead of time how we can meet your needs. Birthday and anniversary cakes are available too.

The Kashrus for Pesach is under the supervision of the KAJ.

Sample Menu - First Seder

Appetizer

  • Gefilte Fish
  • Stuffed white Fish
  • Boiled Carp

Soup

  • Chicken Soup and Pesach Matzah Balls (Non-Gebrochs)

Entree

  • Beef Short Ribs
  • Veal Marsala
  • Boiled Beef Flanken
  • White Rocked Steamed Native Pullet
  • Chicken Cacciatore (Great for Kids)
  • Hot Garden Vegetable Plate

Side Dishes

  • Yukon mashed Potatoes
  • Baby Zucchini
  • Julienne fresh Red Beets

Dessert

  • Opera Pastry Cake with chocolate Sauce and Caramelized Nuts
  • Sponge Cake
  • Fresh Fruit Plate
  • Diet Cake
  • Sorbet
  • Coffee, Decaf & Tea
  • Salt Free Appetizers & Entrees Available

Sample Menu - 1st First Day Yom Tov

Appetizers

  • Papaya with Star fruit & Blueberries
  • Tongue Polonaise

Salad

  • Mixed Greens Tossed with Portabella Mushrooms, Avocado & Grape Tomatoes

Entree

  • Breaded Veal Chop
  • Sliced Honey Glazed Corned Beef
  • Bar-B-Q Chicken
  • Frankfurters (Great For Kids!)
  • Passover Japanese Breaded Halibut
  • Hot Garden vegetable plate

Sides

  • Herb roasted fingerling potatoes
  • Indian eggplant stuffed with ratatouille

Dessert

  • Ice Cream Yodel with Raspberry Coulees
  • Marble Cake
  • Diet Cake
  • Fresh Fruit Plates
  • Coffee, Decaf & Tea
  • Salt Free Appetizers & Entrees Available