The Food
Restaurant Latour showcases locally grown produce, artisan cheeses and breads, meat and fish from the Hudson and Delaware Valleys, and organic rack of mountain lamb from our own ranch in Colorado. Chef Weisshaupt's unique culinary style employs only the freshest ingredients to create splendid, innovative recipes that blend techniques and flavors from around the world.

Chef Weisshaupt's technique reflects his desire for perfection and creating the ultimate tasting experience with every dish. From first sight to last bite, Chef Weisshaupt and Restaurant Latour promise an exquisite dining experience.
View A Sample Dinner Menu*
*Menus change seasonally to ensure the freshest and highest quality meals

The Wine
Restaurant Latour’s immense wine list is presented in two distinctive cork-covered binders: White Wine & Champagne and Red Wine & Port. These draw from our Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning temperature-controlled Wine Cellar, which houses more than 4,000 labels and 78,000+ bottles. The Wine Cellar holds an unparalleled 200 wines that have received perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker or The Wine Spectator!

The Wine Cellar also features two opulently appointed private dining rooms which can be booked for memorable dinners, tastings and wine classes for groups of 10-25 in an extraordinary setting amongst one of the greatest wine collections ever assembled.

The Chef
As Executive Chef at Restaurant Latour, Michael Weisshaupt has shown a discerning ability to develop creative and elegant menus that perfectly complement this culinary gem’s expansive collection of extraordinary wines.

The Chef began his career in Germany at the age of 15 while attending one of his country’s renowned culinary institutes. After a successful apprentice period and honing his craft at various dining establishments, Weisshaupt landed at the prestigious Michelin Guide’s one star Restaurant Mange. Since his arrival to Crystal Springs Resort in early 2007, Chef Weisshaupt has brought a wealth of international experience and fine-dining knowledge to Restaurant Latour. Read Chef Weisshaupt’s full bio

The Wine Director
Robby Younes, who holds the position of Food & Beverage Director and Wine Director at Crystal Springs Resort, is a versatile industry expert with a strong background in international fine dining and wine.

Robby’s experience and management training from the Waldorf Astoria, and exclusive dining rooms in the Starwood and Hilton chains, have prepared him for his dual Director roles at the Resort. He has attained Sommelier certification, as well as membership to the exclusive Les Chevaliers du Grand Vin.. Read Robby Younes’ full bio

The Sommelier
Susanne Lerescu, Sommelier for the Wine Cellar at Crystal Springs, has nearly 30 years of a strong professional background in the hotel and restaurant industries. She received her initial training at the Hotel Management School in Bad Reichenhall, Germany (her native country), followed by a 3 year apprenticeship. Susanne departed Germany to excel in various sommelier and restaurant positions throughout Europe. She came to the U.S. in 1992 and held supervisory roles with Sheraton hotels for 7 years. Read Susanne Lerescu's bio

The Chef de Cuisine
After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America, Chef de Cuisine John Benjamin expanded and refined his craft under the watchful eye of such world-renowned chefs as Thomas Keller, Charlie Palmer, Michael Mina and John Halligan. Chef Benjamin’s style reflects his study of their individual techniques and the experience he gained in the kitchens of Aureole and Hyatt Regency in New York, and The French Laundry and Aqua in California. He has been a chef at upscale fine-dining restaurants featuring Irish, Bistro and American fare and has also been involved in the opening of several prestigious restaurants, including The Lenox Room in New York City and Tibwin Grill in New Haven, Connecticut.

The Details
Serving Dinner Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 5-10 p.m., and Sunday 4-8 p.m.
Reservations Required – (973) 827-5996, Ext. 3 -- Member Discounts Apply
American Express, MasterCard, and Visa Accepted
Dress Code -- Evening wear is appropriate for ladies, and gentlemen may be more comfortable in a jacket (we do not require a jacket or tie). To preserve the elegant setting, we do not allow athletic wear, jeans or shorts in our dining room.

*The dining experience can be lengthy and most guests should consider Latour to be their entertainment for the night. Children under the age of 12 may find the menu and style of service at Latour to be somewhat grown-up for their taste and therefore might not appreciate the experience.

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> 5-Course Highland Menu
> Dessert Menu
> Cheese Menu

Catered Events & Wine Gourmet Dinners – (973)823.6580
Located At Crystal Springs Country Club
One Wild Turkey Way, Hardyston, NJ 07419