The 133-seat XXVI Tavern will be open to club members as well as the public. Heritage Golf Group purchased the club in January 2022 and took over food-and-beverage operations October 1, after previous leases had expired. The name XXVI Tavern is a nod to 1926, the year Basking Ridge Country Club was founded.
Basking Ridge (N.J.) Country Club and Heritage Golf Group announced the opening of XXVI Tavern (Twenty-Six Tavern). The 133-seat restaurant will be open to club members as well as the public.
“We are excited to continue to serve our community and introduce our extremely talented Executive Chef Angel Rivera and the new menu he has created for XXVI Tavern,” said Chris Thomas, General Manager of Basking Ridge Country Club.
Chef Rivera has deep experience at both private clubs and high-end restaurants in the tristate area, including, most recently, 1776 by David Burke in Morristown. Chef Rivera joined XXVI Tavern last month and has created an exciting menu with a new twist on old favorites. The menu features an array of shareable dishes and a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, pizzas and tacos, plus entrees, daily specials and a kid’s menu.
Heritage Golf Group, an owner and operator of golf and country clubs, purchased Basking Ridge Country Club in January 2022. Heritage took over food-and-beverage operations October 1, after previous leases had expired. Longtime Banquet and Catering Directors, Stephanie Bailey and Jessica Quesada, along with Banquet Manager, Menzi Bholoa, will continue to run all events along with their banquet staff. Kait Fagan joins as the new food and beverage manager. Kait, who grew up in the Basking Ridge area, has extensive experience in the F&B industry, most recently at the Summit House in Summit, and has a passion for great wines.
The name XXVI Tavern is a nod to 1926, the year Basking Ridge Country Club was founded. XXVI Tavern will continue to be open to the public and members of the club, Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant offers views of the golf course while dining inside or outside. The outdoor bar and terrace, with 50 additional seats where guests can enjoy spectacular sunsets, will open weather permitting.
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