Special Prix Fixe Menu and Tribute Campaign to Honor Late Chef/Owner Kevin Kohler
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Ramsey NJ, Renowned New Jersey dining destination Café Panache is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of culinary excellence, innovation, and warm hospitality. To honor this momentous occasion, the restaurant will offer a $40 three-course prix fixe menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout August 2025, featuring beloved dishes from the original July 1985 menu, when Café Panache first opened its doors.
In addition, Café Panache will launch a heartfelt “40 Days of Kevin Kohler and Café Panache” campaign across its Instagram and Facebook pages, beginning on July 23 – Kevin Kohler’s birthday. The series will celebrate the life, talent, and legacy of the late Chef/Owner Kevin Kohler, whose culinary vision shaped Café Panache into one of New Jersey’s most celebrated restaurants.
Since 1985, Café Panache has earned acclaim for its seasonally inspired, Modern American cuisine rooted in classic French technique. As a BYOB establishment with an unwavering commitment to quality, hospitality, and atmosphere, the Ramsey staple continues to delight generations of guests and hold its place among the Garden State’s top fine dining destinations.
Following Chef Kohler’s passing in 2021, the restaurant has remained in the loving hands of his four children. Said daughter Kristie Messano, “Our father poured his heart into every detail of Café Panache – from the way a plate was composed to the way a guest was greeted. This 40th anniversary is not only a celebration of his culinary brilliance, but a testament to the relationships he built, the joy he gave people through food, and the legacy we are so honored to carry forward.”
Many of Chef Kohler’s original creations have become signature favorites and appear on current menus, including: • Duck Confit with Citrus-Ginger Gastrique (debuted in 1985)
- Poached Lobster in Carrot-Vanilla Coulis (1985)
- Nature Calf’s Liver with Mustard Crust, Port Wine & Raisins (1985)
- Panko-Crusted Halibut with Wasabi-Sake Sauce, Over Black Forbidden Rice (1990) • Housemade Filet Mignon Ravioli with Truffle Butter (1990)
Founded by the late Chef Kevin Kohler in 1985, Café Panache is a multi-award-winning BYOB restaurant renowned for its locally sourced ingredients, seasonally driven menus, and refined yet welcoming atmosphere. With a menu highlighting dishes like crispy duck confit, housemade filet mignon ravioli, and inventive seafood preparations, Café Panache has remained a favorite of loyal patrons, critics, and the broader culinary community for four decades.
Café Panache is located at 130 Main Street in Ramsey, New Jersey. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, and for dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
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