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The Fourth Annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food, and Family event, sponsored by Slow Food Northern New Jersey in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, will be held at Morristown High School, 50 Early St, Morristown. Noon to 4 PM; $3. The event will feature more than twenty local farmers and food artisans. Visitors will be able to purchase seasonal vegetables and fruit, grass-fed beef and pork, pastured poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, and prepared foods. Snow date: February 12.

This week Rosie tells us about Mekong Grill in Ridgewood, Il Capriccio in Whippany, Valentine’s dining options, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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A five-course Year of the Water Dragon dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. Cocktails will be served at 6 PM, followed by dinner. Call 609-584-7800 for pricing and reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about Eno Terra in Kingston, Samba in Montclair, Valentine’s Day dining options, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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The Ultimate Chef Bergen County 2012 has been crowned--and the winner is chef Ninamarie Bojekian of Ooh La La Catering in Franklin Lakes.

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A six-course South African wine dinner with a tasting bar will be presented at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park. The event is sponsored by Uncorked Consultants. 6:30 to 10:30 PM; $100 including tax and gratuity. For tickets, call 973-5-WINE-54.

This week Rosie tells us about the MoonShine Modern Supper Club in Millburn, upcoming charity events, the Shannon Rose Irish Pub in Ramsey, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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The winner of the second round of the Ultimate Chef Bergen County competition held January 21 at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus, was Chef Ninamarie Bojekian of Ooh LaLa Catering in Franklin Lakes.

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A Burgundy wine region three-course dinner will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Rd, Rumson; $110 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 732-842-8088.

This week Rosie tells us about three new Italian restaurants (Angeloni’s in Caldwell, Tomato Pie in Morristown, and Acappello in Montclair), Bin 14 in Hoboken, and much more news about NJ dining.

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Executive chef Zod Arifai announces news of his three restaurants: the much-decorated Blu and Next Door in Montclair and the new, exciting Daryl in New Brunswick...

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Round one of the Ultimate Chef Bergen County competition will be held at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus, with Laurie Cera of 5 Seasons Bistro and Joe Macri of Elan Catering. The winner will compete on January 28 against the winner of round two, which will be held on January 21. 11 AM; free. For more information, call 201-576-0100.

This week Rosie tells us about the Ultimate Chef Bergen County contest at Chef Central in Paramus, Fin in Montclair, Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Picnic: The Restaurant, 14-25 Plaza Rd N, Fair Lawn (BYO), will host a four-course Game Night with fresh game from D’Artagnan Gourmet Foods. Seatings are at 6 and 8:30 PM; $85 plus tip. Proceeds will benefit Rebuilding Together Bergen County Reservations. Call 201-796-2700.

This week Rosie tells us about Lorena’s in Maplewood, Di Palma Brothers in North Bergen, Stage Left in New Brunswick, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Picnic: The Restaurant, 14-25 Plaza Rd N, Fair Lawn (BYO), will host a four-course Game Night with fresh game from D’Artagnan Gourmet Foods. Seatings are at 6 and 8:30 PM; $85 plus tip. Proceeds will benefit Rebuilding Together Bergen County Reservations. Call 201-796-2700.

This week Rosie tells us about her favorite dishes of 2011 and about Chef Ariane Duarte of CulinAriane in Montclair.

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Monticello, 69 Broad St, Red Bank (732-450-0255), is offering a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $25.

This week Rosie tells us about Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport, Daryl in New Brunswick, cooking classes at Rat’s in Hamilton, Christmas and New Year’s dining, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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A Feast of the Seven Fishes cooking class taught by Chef Paul Drew will be held at Phillips Seafood Restaurant at the Pier at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM; $65 including a chef demo, wine, and lunch. Call 609-348-2273 to register.

This week Rosie tells us about Resto in Madison, Arturo’s in Maplewood, Christmas and New Year’s dining, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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The Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting Party will be held at the Arc of Middlesex County, 219 Black Horse Ln, Suite 1, North Brunswick, to benefit the Arc’s mission in providing support and services to people with developmental and other disabilities, and their families. 7 to 9:30 PM; $45. For tickets, call 732-821-1199.

This week Rosie tells us about Upstairs in Montclair, LeVant in Edison, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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A discussion and cooking demonstration by bestselling cookbook author and food columnist for the New York Times Melissa Clark and cooking instructor Rick Rodgers will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills. Two recipes from Clark’s latest cookbook, Cook This Now, will be demonstrated. 11 AM to 1 PM; $100. Registration includes a copy of the book, and a signing will be held from 2 to 3:30 PM. To register, call 973-258-4009.

This week Rosie tells us about a Collaborative Feast she attended in Princeton, NJ chefs at the James Beard House in NYC, holiday-themed events across the state, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
The Wines of Langtry Estate & Vineyards, a wine tasting and five-course dinner presented by Uncorked Consultants, will be held at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park. 6:30 to 10 PM; $120 all-inclusive. For more information and tickets, call 973-5-WINE-54.

This week Rosie tells us about Pairings in Cranford, culinary holiday gifts, La Griglia in Kenilworth, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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11/18: A five-course Argentinean wine dinner will be held at the Publick House, 111 Main St, Chester. 7 to 10 PM; $55. For reservations, call 908-879-6878.

This week Rosie tells us about the Gourmet Cafe in Parsippany, dining deals, Thanksgiving openings, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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11/13: Chef Michael Anthony will present a four-course harvest dinner highlighting local ingredients at Tula Restaurant & Lounge, 47 Easton Ave, New Brunswick. 5 to 9 PM; $45; supplemental charge for wine pairings. For reservations, call 732-246-0014.

This week Rosie tells us about Esty Street in Park Ridge, Porto Leggero in Jersey City, places to dine on Thanksgiving, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Condolences to the McGreevy family on the loss of Arthur McGreevy who was in the restaurant business in New Jersey more than 61 years. He is best known as owner of the Arthur's Tavern in Morris Plains, Hoboken, North Brunswick, and Emerson. McGreevy was past president of the New Jersey Restaurant Association and on the board of directors of the National Restaurant Association.

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11/4: A Super Tuscans and truffles dinner with special guest sommelier Alessandro Cellai will be held at Elements, 163 Bayard Ln, Princeton; $195. For reservations, call 609-924-0078.

This week Rosie tells us about Ah’Pizz in Montclair, Il Gabbiano in Cranford, Java Love coffee, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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10/28: A Fall Harvest wine dinner will be held at the Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfield. 6 to 9 PM; $69. For reservations, call 609-236-4415.

This week Rosie tells us about a tasting dinner at Liberty House in Jersey City, a game dinner at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, a Festival of Flavors in Park Ridge, a Harvest Wine Festival in Short Hills, a charity event at Sickles Market in Little Silver, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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10/21: Oktoberfest sponsored by Amanti Vino, Montclair, will be held at the Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St, Montclair, to benefit Intensive Therapeutics, which provides occupational therapy for children. General admission, 7:30 to 11 PM, $80, includes unlimited food and beverages; VIP tickets, $150, allow, in addition to all of the above, entrance at 6:30 PM, access to the balcony area, and a swag bag. For tickets, call Amanti Vino at 973-509-9463.

This week Rosie tells us about Casa Vasca in Newark, Moghul in Edison, the Strip House in Livingston, Halloween happenings, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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10/15: A Chef’s Table dinner will be held at WannaBee Chef Cooking Studio, 18 Union Ave, Cresskill. 7 to 9:45 PM; $75; BYO. For reservations, call 201-503-0335.

Jim Filip, owner of Doris & Ed’s in Highlands, says the restaurant, closed since sustaining heavy damage in Tropical Storm Irene, is not even close to reopening.

This week Rosie tells us about a “So You Want to Be a Food and Wine Blogger?” panel discussion in Montclair that she’s a part of, plus Oktoberfest with Amanti Vino in Montclair, upcoming charity events, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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10/7: A medical-mystery dinner, Fast Food Critic Fred Is Dead, will be held at the Wedgwood Country Club, 200 Hurffville Rd, Turnersville, to benefit the Underwood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $55, in advance only; cash bar. For tickets, call 856-227-5522 ext 3. 1970s attire is suggested but not required.

This week Rosie tells us about her interview with Bobby Flay, a three-day hands-on Mangalitsa pig class, Ristorante Giorgia in Rumson, two Glenfiddich scotch dinners, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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10/1: A cooking class, Chef Paul Drew’s Big Night, will be held at Phillips Seafood, Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM; $65 including a chef demo, wine, and lunch. For reservations, call 609-348-2273 or log on to www.phillipsseafood.com.

This week Rosie tells us about Blue Morel in Morristown, the Oyster Festival at Legal Seafoods in Paramus and Short Hills, Arthur Schwartz at Kings Cooking Studio in Short Hills, a murder-mystery weekend in Cape May, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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9/23: An Antinori Italian wine dinner will be held at Steakhouse 85, 85 Church St, New Brunswick. 7:30 PM; $85 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 732-247-8585.

This week Rosie tells us about Drew’s Bayshore Bistro at the Beard House in New York City, Bhoj in Elmwood Park, upcoming wine events, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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9/17: The annual Oktoberfest celebration with family activities including lumberjack contests, pie-eating contests, a magic show, and pony rides will be held at the Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg. In addition to authentic German beers, there will be an Oktoberfest menu including roasted pig and lamb, knockwurst, weisswurst, potato pancakes, Black Forest cake, and strudel. Noon to 9 PM, rain or shine; free admission. For more information, call 973-827-5996 ext 2.

This week Rosie tells us about two Crystal Springs Resort events, the Taste of Montclair Harvest Festival, a Philanthropy for Foodies dinner, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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9/10: The Bellview Winery Harvest Party will be held at 150 Atlantic St, Landisville. 10 AM to 5 PM; $5 including parking, wine tasting, music, and a souvenir wine glass; children free. For more information, call 856-697-7172. Rain date 9/11.

This week Rosie tells us about Maritime Parc in Jersey City, Picnic the Restaurant in Fair Lawn, Brick Lane Curry House in Montclair, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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9/8: A special Indonesian tasting dinner will be held at A Taste of Asia, 245 Main St, Chatham. 6 and 8 PM; $40 plus tax and gratuity. For more information and reservations, call 973-701-8821.

This week Rosie tells us about a dinner hosted by Boulevard Five72 at Dreyer Farms in Cranford, Chef Humberto Campos Jr. from Lorena’s in Maplewood, Amanti Vino in Montclair, the Summit Wine and Food Festival, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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8/27: A Rockin’ Wines: A Taste of Volcanic Terroirs class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 to 6 PM; $35. For reservations, call 973-509-WINE.

This week Rosie tells us about Liberty House in Jersey City, Cuisine Inspirations/Class in a Glass offerings, Restaurant Serenade in Chatham, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Jeanne and Frank Cretella of Landmark Hospitality--the parent company of Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Liberty House Restaurant, Crave Caterers, and Celebrate at Snug Harbor (Staten Island)--will be reopening the Ryland Inn.

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8/19: A Belgian beer tasting from the Trappist monks will be held at the Stockton Inn, 1 Main St, Stockton. 6:30 PM; $35 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 609-397-1250.

This week Rosie tells us about Uproot in Warren, Cafe Luna in Millburn, A Toute Heure in Cranford, the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, Taste of the Quarter in Atlantic City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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8/16: Jazz Night, featuring a Creole menu with wine available in the wine shop, will be held at Cafe Matisse, 167 Park Ave, Rutherford. 6:30 PM; $130 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 201-935-2995.

This week Rosie tells us about a Farm to Table dinner at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morristown, Bibi’z in Westwood, Luca’s Ristorante in Somerset, the Crab Cake Festival & Shore Chef Cook-Off at Monmouth Park, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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8/5 to 8/7: A Fresh From the Farm three-course prix-fixe dinner will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High Street, Mount Holly; $30. For time information and reservations, call 609-265-9199.

This week Rosie tells us about Krave in Newton, the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster, the Mockingbird Café in Basking Ridge, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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7/30: A farmers’ market and wine tasting will be held at Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt 120, East Rutherford. 5 to 10:30 PM; wine tasting includes an unlimited sampling of locally produced wines for $18. Call 201-843-2446 for reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about the Strip House in Livingston, the Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge and the Park West Tavern in Ridgewood at the James Beard House in NYC, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/22: A dessert wine tasting will be held at the Wine Cellar at Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge St, Lambertville. 7 PM; $45. For reservations, call 609-397-8300.

This week Rosie tells us about Patria Restaurant and Mixology Lounge in Rahway, the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, events at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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7/16: A Blues Festival to celebrate locally grown blueberries and blue Jersey products will be held at Sickles Market, 1 Harrison Ave, Little Silver; noon to 4 PM. There will also be blueberry pie–eating contests. For more information, log on to www.sicklesmarket.com or call 732-741-9563.

This week Rosie tells us about Taormina in Kenilworth, a pig roast at Stage Left in New Brunswick, a Feast of the Farm dinner at the Mill at Spring Lake Heights in Spring Lake Heights, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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7/8 to 7/10: More than 25 restaurants will be in attendance at the ShrimpFest of Ocean Township, which will be held at Joe Palaia Park, Deal and Whalepond Rds, Ocean. Free admission; July 8, 5 to 10 PM; July 9, 2 to 10 PM; July 10, 2 to 8 PM. For more information, call 732-897-1111 or visit www.gotcc.org.

This week Rosie tells us about Basilico in Millburn, J&K Steakhouse in Morristown, Wayne Steakhouse in Wayne, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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6/29: A four-course Paul Hobbs Winery dinner with special guest Stephanie Harris will be held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus. 7 PM; $79. For reservations, call 201-445-4115.

This week Rosie tells us about G.K.’s Red Dog Tavern in Morristown, Highlawn Pavilion and the Manor in West Orange, Cuba Libre in Atlantic City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Chef Craig Shelton, previously owner of the Ryland Inn in Whitehouse and consultant at the Skylark
Diner in Edison, is no longer at the Inn at Dos Brisas, outside Houston, Texas. He was executive
chef and managing partner there from November 2010 to June 2011.

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6/26: A summer walk-around wine tasting will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 10 Pluckemin Way, Bedminster; $30. For time information and reservations, call 908-658-9292.

This week Rosie tells us about St. Eve’s in Ho-Ho-Kus, Fossil Farms in Boonton, patio dining at Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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6/18: The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Beer Festival will be held on the Battleship New Jersey, Camden. 1 to 5 PM; $45. For tickets, call 856-966-1652 ext 107.

This week Rosie tells us about the Dog Days of Summer at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, a Chefs at the Shore event, where to dine on Father’s Day, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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6/10: A Cakebread wine dinner will be held at the Atlantic City Palm Restaurant, 2801 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City. 6 to 10:30 PM; $150 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 609-344-0483.

This week Rosie tells us about Divina Ristorante in Caldwell, Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn in Ho-Ho-Kus, Chef’s Night 2011, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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6/3 through 6/5: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest will be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, featuring music, food, crafts, and camping. For more information, log on to www.crawfishfest.com.

This week Rosie tells us about Bistro Seven Three in Bernardsville, a wine dinner with Carol Berman, La Pergola in Millburn, the Metuchen Inn in Metuchen, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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6/3 through 6/5: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest will be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, featuring music, food, crafts, and camping. For more information, log on to www.crawfishfest.com.

This week Rosie tells us about Urban Table in Morristown, Chakra in Paramus, and the Crawfish Fest in Augusta, plus much more news about NJ restaurants.

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5/21: A Chili & Salsa Cook-Off will be held on Washington Street, Toms River. 11 AM to 5 PM; free admission and parking; tasting kits are $6 until May 20 at 4 PM and $7 on the day of event. For more information, log on to http://downtowntomsriver.com or call 732-946-2711.

This week Rosie tells us about Flannery’s Pub in Fanwood, a Greek festival in Frenchtown, the new Canal House cookbook, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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5/14: A Buy-Rite & Super Buy-Rite Super Sampling, with food, will be held at the Harborside Financial Center, Plaza 1 Atrium, 34 Exchange Pl, Jersey City, to benefit the Sarala Bathena Cancer Fund and the Jersey City Police. 7 to 11 PM; $99. For tickets, call 201-239-1200.

This week Rosie tells us about the Great Grill & Pig Out in River Vale, Roots in Morristown, Zylo Tuscan Steak House in Hoboken, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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5/6: A Long Meadow Ranch wine dinner with Chris Hall will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 to 10:30 PM; $149 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 732-828-4444.

This week Rosie tells us about Satis in Jersey City, Sofra in Montclair, Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/30: A Cape May County Zoo fundraiser wine fest will be held at Natali Vineyards, 221 N Delsea Dr (N Route 47), Cape May Courthouse, to benefit the new snow leopard cubs exhibit. Noon; free. For more information, call 609-465-0075.

This week Rosie tells us about a Cooking for Kids gourmet charity event in East Rutherford, a Table to Table Chef’s Gala in Demarest, Greek Taverna in Glen Rock, Passionné in Montclair, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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4/26: A wine pairing dinner with Andy Peay of Peay Vineyards will be held at CulinAriane, 33 Walnut St, Montclair, with wines provided by Amanti Vino, Montclair. 7:30 PM; $130. For reservations, call Amanti Vino at 973-509-WINE.

This week Rosie tells us about Avenue in Long Branch at the James Beard House in NYC; a new cookbook, You Can Trust a Skinny Cook, by Allison Fishman; the Strip House in Livingston; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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4/16: An Easter in Greece cooking class taught by executive chef Todd Villani will be held at the Park Avenue Bar & Grill, 3417 Park Ave, Union City. For time and cost information and reservations, call 201-617-7274.

This week Rosie tells us about Pairings in Cranford, Cocco Bello Cafe in Livingston, casual restaurants offering tasting dinners, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

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4/2: A Talk With Your Farmer will be held at the Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Rd, Princeton, with Jess Niederer, owner of Chickadee Creek Farm, and Stanley Skeba of J & L Family Farm, who will share how they became farmers and how they’re preparing for the bountiful summer season. Judith K. Robinson, manager of the Princeton Farmers’ Market, will moderate a discussion on Growing Your Own Vegetables. 1:30 PM. For more information, call 609-356-0558 or log on to www.princetonhistory.org.

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4/2: A Talk With Your Farmer will be held at the Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Rd, Princeton, with Jess Niederer, owner of Chickadee Creek Farm, and Stanley Skeba of J & L Family Farm, who will share how they became farmers and how they’re preparing for the bountiful summer season. Judith K. Robinson, manager of the Princeton Farmers’ Market, will moderate a discussion on Growing Your Own Vegetables. 1:30 PM. For more information, call 609-356-0558 or log on to www.princetonhistory.org.

This week Rosie tells us about Nick Stellino’s new cooking show on NJN, a BYO dinner at the Frog and the Peach in New Brunswick, a Taste of the Nation charity event in Princeton, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/25: The Hudson County CASA Wine Tasting and Chocolate Bar will be held at the Atrium of the Harborside Financial Center, Hudson St, Jersey City, to benefit CASA’s mission to advocate on behalf of Hudson County’s 700-plus foster children while moving them toward safe and permanent homes. 6 to 9 PM; $65. Buy tickets at http://hudsoncountycasa.org.

This week Rosie tells us about Chengdu 1 in Cedar Grove, NJ chefs at the James Beard House in NYC, an Opus One dinner at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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3/18: The Second Annual Sickles Market Girls’ Night Out, a women-only event featuring wines, foods, spring fashions, and health and beauty exhibits, will be held at the Greenhouse at Sickles Market, 1 Harrison Ave, Little Silver. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center. 7 to 9 PM; $35. For tickets, call 732-741-9563 or visit shop.sicklesmarket.com; ages 21 and over.

This week Rosie tells us about Arturo’s in Maplewood, Thai Nam Phet in Rockaway, Tosca in Montclair, a Restaurant Supported Agriculture dinner series at Tre Piani in Princeton, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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3/9: A five-course Beer Maker’s Dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton; 6 PM. For price information and reservations, call 609-584-7800.

This week Rosie tells us about Corso 98 in Montclair, Girls’ Night Out at Sickles Market in Little Silver, a Kilts vs. Lederhosen dinner at David Burke Fromagerie in Rumson, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/4: A Wine & Wild Game Dinner featuring ostrich, wild boar, venison, and buffalo will be held at Steakhouse 85, 85 Church St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $85. For reservations, call 732-247-8585.

Congratulations to David Felton, executive chef of Ninety Acres at Natirar, in Peapack-Gladstone, who has won the People’s Best New Chef award from Food & Wine magazine for the New York area.

This week Rosie tells us about Copeland in Morristown, Zita Keeley’s Wine School, Chef Jesse Jones, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie is here with the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurants openings and closings.

2/25: An Italian-Inspired, Locally Grown dinner with executive chef Christopher Albrecht from Eno Terra, Kingston, will be held at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, New York City. 7 PM; $170, James Beard Foundation members $130. For reservations, call 212-627-2308.

This week Rosie tells us about the Food & Wine Festival at Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, Zylo in Hoboken, Atlantic City Restaurant Week, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

Congratulations to the following New Jersey chefs, who were named semi-finalists in this year's James Beard Foundation Awards, the Oscars of fine dining...

2/21: A Wines and Food of Campania dinner will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson; 6:30 PM; $85 all-inclusive. For more information and reservations, call 732-842-3880.

Felton, executive chef of Ninety Acres at Natirar, has been nominated by Food & Wine magazine as one of the Best New Chefs in America. He is the only NJ chef among the nominees. And you can vote for him. Here's how...

This week Rosie tells us about the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, a scotch and steak dinner at the Strip House in Livingston, a wine dinner at Casa Dante in Jersey City, Lola Latin Bistro in Metuchen, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

2/12: The Third Annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food & Family event, sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Chapter of Slow Food in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, will be held at the Cultural Center, 300 Mendham Rd, Morris Township. Local farmers and food artisans will be selling their products. For more information and a list of participating farms, food artisans, and friends, visit www.slowfoodnnj.org. Snow date February 13.

This week Rosie tells us about Chef Christopher Albrecht from Eno Terra in Kingston at the Beard House in New York City, Fusion Restaurant in West Orange, Noodle Chu Dim Sum Seafood House in Parsippany, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest info on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

2/4: A Great Wines From Great Places in Europe class and dinner will be held at Renault Winery, 72 N Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City. 6:30 PM; $75 plus tax and gratuity. For more information and reservations, call 609-965-2111.

This week Rosie tells us about Resto in Madison, “Sunday Dinner With Chef Anthony Pino,” cooking classes at Rat’s in Hamilton, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

And the winner of the three-stage competition is...

Justin Pehowic, sous chef of Chakra in Paramus, who bested chef Bryan Gregg of
the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

1/28: Join Uncorked Consultants as they host a four-course wine-paired dinner celebrating the romantic side of wine. The event will be held at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $95 all-inclusive. For more information, visit www.uncorkedconsultants.com or call 973-5-WINE-54.

This week Rosie tells us about the Deirdre’s House wine and chocolate tasting in Morristown, cooking classes at Middlesex Community College, Tre Piani in Princeton, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Pehowic, sous chef of Chakra in Paramus, won the second round of the
Ultimate Chef of Bergen County competition, besting chef Matthew Tirri of Nicole's in Bogota.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

1/21: A four-course Roy Estate wine dinner will be held at Copeland Restaurant, Westin Governor Morris, 2 Whippany Rd, Morristown. 7 PM; $129 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 973-451-2619.

This week Rosie tells us about Honey’s Kitchen in Fairfield, Bon Giovanni in Ramsey, Tutti Vous in Montclair, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

The first round of the Ultimate Chef of Bergen County competition was held at Chef Central, Paramus. on January 15. Chef Bryan Gregg of the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn bested chef Michael Ostros of Regina's Steakhouse in Teaneck.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

1/15: A Viva La Spain: Wine & Food of the Iberian Coast class with Spanish cheeses and tapas will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 PM; $45. To register e-mail will@amantivino.com or call 973-509-WINE.

This week Rosie tells us about Lemongrass in Morris Plains, Julio’s in West Orange, a Team New Jersey dinner at the Beard House in NYC, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

1/8: The Art of the Home Bar class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 PM; $30. To register e-mail will@amantivino.com or call 973-509-WINE.

This week Rosie tells us about the Ultimate Chef Bergen County competition, Thai Chef in Montclair, Taste of Madison, a Robbie Burns dinner at High Street Grill in Mount Holly, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

1/8: The Art of the Home Bar class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 PM; $30. To register e-mail will@amantivino.com or call 973-509-WINE.

This week Rosie tells us about some of the best dishes she tried in 2010.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

12/28: Celebrate chef Andre’s birthday with rock ’n’ roll and a BBQ buffet during a Pork ’n’ Roll evening at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 7 to 11 PM; $35. For tickets call 973-300-4192.

This week Rosie tells us about Fish in Asbury Park, Plum on Park in Montclair, places where you can celebrate New Year’s Eve, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

12/28: Celebrate Chef Andre’s birthday with a “Pork ’n’ Roll” evening featuring rock ’n’ roll and a BBQ buffet at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 7 to 11 PM; $35. For tickets call 973-300-4192.

This week Rosie tells us about Four Seasons Kebab House in Upper Montclair; Rat’s in Hamilton; places where you can celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

12/10: A wine and cheese fundraiser will be held at the Arc of Middlesex County, 219 Black Horse Ln, Suite 1, North Brunswick. 7 to 9:30 PM; $45. For tickets call 732-821-1199.

This week Rosie tells us about the Chef’s Place in New Brunswick, Lassoni in North Arlington, restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Scott Cutaneo is no longer executive chef/owner of Equus and Claremont Tavern in Bernardsville. A new executive chef has not been named, according to General Manager Matthew Veltri.

The following e-mail was received from Chef Cutaneo...

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12/3: As part of the Dinner and an Artist series, a Tuscan dinner with Leonardo da Vinci will be held at Georgian Court University, north dining room, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, with Lisa Festa, PhD, assistant professor of art. 6:30 PM; $37 including a multi-course Tuscan dinner and lecture. For more information and reservations log on to www.georgian.edu or call 732-987-2263.

This week Rosie tells us about Picnic in Fair Lawn, Hog Wild in Caldwell, a New Year’s cooking class at Viking Culinary Center in Fairfield, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

11/27: A fall beer tasting will be held at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 175 Riverside Square, Hackensack. 1 to 5 PM; $35 all-inclusive. For reservations call 201-968-9410.

This week Rosie tells us about the Annual Benchmark Holiday Dinner at the James Beard House in NYC, the new restaurant Rose in Caldwell, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

11/19: A Wines of Burgundy dinner featuring Olivier Daubresse will be held at Avenue, 23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch. Call 732-663-0002 for price information and reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about a Seven Deadly Zins wine dinner at Stage Left in New Brunswick, Greek Night at Nisi in Englewood, holiday events in Cape May, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

11/12: A Tailgate Party: An American Art Form cooking class taught by Cardie Mortimer will be held at Chefs Lab, 345 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 6 to 9 PM; $65. To register log on to www.chefslaboratory.com or call 973-746-1260.

This week Rosie tells us about Corso 98 in Montclair, the Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge, executive chef Anthony Bucco from Uproot in Warren cooking at the Beard House in New York City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

11/5: The Fifth Annual Harvest Wine Festival will be held at the Hilton Short Hills, 41 John F. Kennedy Pkwy, Short Hills. 7 to 10 PM; $69 until October 15, $75 until November 1, $84 after November 1. For tickets log on to www.newjerseywinefestivals.com or call 866-811-4111.

This week Rosie tells us about Salute in Montclair, holiday cooking classes, dining deals, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news about where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

HELL'S KITCHEN, the restaurant reality show hosted (with fiendish glee) by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey, is looking for contestants for a new season...

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10/29: A Masquerade Ball with live music and a two-hour open bar and buffet dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton; 8 PM. Call 609-584-7800 for more information and reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about Chakra in Paramus, a wine and cheese fundraiser at Sickles Market in Little Silver, Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

10/22: A Bacchanalia Wine Festival will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 7 to 11 PM; $75 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-845-5555.

This week Rosie tells us about Valenca in Elizabeth, a Glenfiddich scotch tasting dinner at Copeland in Morristown, a Southern Rhône wine dinner at Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, Halloween happenings, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

10/15: A six-course black-tie organic Farm to Table Dinner of Hope to benefit Creative Heartwork Inc. will be held at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park. 6:30 PM; $1,000 per plate or $5,000 for a table of ten. For tickets call 973-889-0809.

This week Rosie tells us about Twofiftytwo Restaurant in Bedminster, Amanti Vino’s Oktoberfest 2010 in Montclair, a Festival of Flavors charity event, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

10/6: An Opus One wine dinner will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Rd, Rumson; $135 plus tax and gratuity. For more information and reservations call 732-842-8088.

This week Rosie tells us about the Dinner of Hope at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, the Far Hills Race Meeting, Taverna Mykonos in Elmwood Park, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Two fun OKTOBERFESTS in Jersey City Thursday...

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10/1: Dinner and an Artist: Russian Dinner With Marc Chagall will be held at Georgian Court University, north dining room, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, with Lisa Festa, Ph.D., assistant professor of art. 6:30 PM; $37 including a multi-course Russian dinner and lecture. For more information and reservations log on to www.georgian.edu or call 732-987-2263.

This week Rosie tells us about an Opus One wine dinner at Smoke Chophouse in Englewood, dinner and a show at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, cooking classes with Chef Jesse Jones, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/24: A Chateau Ste. Michelle wine dinner will be held at Clementine’s Restaurant, 306 Main St, Avon by the Sea. 7 to 9:30 PM; $85 all-inclusive. For reservations call the Wine Concierge at 732-663-0002.

This week Rosie tells us about brunch at Elements in Princeton and Lorena’s in Maplewood, a War of the Worlds weekend in Cape May, upcoming Oktoberfests, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the lates news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/18: Enjoy food, beer, wine, and music at the Oktoberfest in the tent at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly (609-265-9199). 1 to 5 PM; $45. Tickets are on sale at High Street Grill and online at www.highstreetgrill.net.

This week Rosie tells us about Cardie Cooks catering, the One wineglasses, the Summit Wine and Food Festival, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/10: A four-course dinner with canapés and cocktails to benefit Autism Speaks will be held at Uproot Restaurant, 9 Mount Bethel Rd, Warren. 6:30 PM; $80. For reservations call 908-834-8194.

This week Rosie tells us about the Epicurean Palette at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, Cha Cha Cha in Morristown, the Original Michael Angelo’s in North Arlington, upcoming food and wine festivals, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie is here with the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/4: An Outstanding in the Field dinner will be held at Mosefund Farm, 315 Mattison Reservoir Ave, Branchville, with executive chef Scott Anderson of Elements, Princeton, preparing the meal. 3 PM; $220. For tickets log on to www.outstandinginthefield.com.

This week Rosie tells us about Cafe Panache in Ramsey, the Black Horse Tavern in Mendham, Epernay in Montclair, Thai Passion in Chatham, Sickles Market in Little Silver, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/4: An Outstanding in the Field dinner will be held at Mosefund Farm, 315 Mattison Reservoir Ave, Branchville, with executive chef Scott Anderson of Elements, Princeton, preparing the meal. 3 PM; $220. For tickets log on to www.outstandinginthefield.com.

This week Rosie tells us about Amanti Vino in Montclair, an Outstanding in the Field dinner in Branchville, a Craft Beer and BBQ Festival at Monmouth Park Racetrack, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

8/20: A Chardonnay wine tasting will be held at Uproot, 7 Mount Bethel Rd, Warren. 7 to 8:30 PM; $69 plus gratuity. Chef Anthony Bucco will be preparing a menu for anyone who wishes to stay for dinner. For reservations call 908-834-8194.

This week Rosie tells us about the dog days of summer at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, Dauphin Grill in Asbury Park, a peach festival at the Frog and the Peach in New Brunswick, the Chef’s Garden at Crystal Springs Resort in Hardyston, a Taste of the Quarter charity event at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, Qube Terrace in Morristown, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie is here with the latest NJ restaurant openings and closings.

8/13 to 8/15: The Second Annual NJ Beer & Food Festival will be held at various venues at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg. The event will include a Sam Adams dinner, beer seminars, and more. For more information log on to www.crystalgolfresort.com or call 973-827-5996 ext. 3.

This week Rosie tells us about the new Star Room Patio at Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, a Farm to Table dinner in Morristown sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ, an Outstanding in the Field dinner at Mosefund Farm in Branchville, a Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off in Oceanport, Taste of the Quarter in Atlantic City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

8/6: A charity event, Uncork a Cure, will be held at Mays Landing Country Club, 1855 Cates Rd, Mays Landing, to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 6:45 PM; $125. For more information and tickets call 609-601-VINE (8463).

This week Rosie tells us about Uproot in Warren, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern in Ho-Ho-Kus, the Jersey Fresh Wine & Food Festival in Mullica Hill, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/30: Guy Fieri's Cheesesteak Battle will be held at the House of Blues Music Hall, Showboat, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. 7 to 10 PM; $75. For more information and tickets call 609-343-4169 or log on to www.acfoodandwine.com.

Chef Craig Shelton has been named Culinary Director for Landmark Hospitality, owned by Frank and Jeanne Cretella.

This week Rosie tells us about a Slow Food Northern NJ Farm to Table dinner, the Wine Bar in Atlantic Highlands, an Ice Cream Social for dogs and their humans, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/24: A Boaks Brewery beer class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair; 4 to 5:30 PM. For reservations and more information call 973-509-9463.

This week Rosie tells us about the new summer menu at Copeland in Morristown, lunch at David Burke Fromagerie in Rumson, the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, new menu items at Morton’s in Hackensack, a casting call for Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/17: A free cooking demonstration where guests will learn the secret to adding Mexican flavor to homemade ice cream and sorbet will be held at Rosa Mexicano, Riverside Square, 390 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack. Guests will also have the chance to win an ice cream maker, which will be raffled off during the demonstration. For more information call 201-489-9100.

This week Rosie tells us about Costanera in Montclair, Pamir in Morristown, Elements in Princeton, cooking classes at Chef Central in Paramus and at Viking Cooking School in Fairfield, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/11: A five-course Crab & Lobster Fest will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

This week Rosie tells us about the Peacock Inn in Princeton, Bin 14 in Hoboken, the Food Network Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

7/13: A cooking class, Princeton Eats: Cooking With Local Ingredients, will be held at the Princeton Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton. 10 AM to noon; free. To register log on to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529 ext 220.

This week Rosie tells us about a Slow Food Northern NJ Farm to Table dinner, a sunset dinner cruise hosted by Liberty House in Jersey City, plates of the day at Zylo in Hoboken, brunch at Lambertville Station in Lambertville, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

6/25: A Summer Sippers tasting will be held at Passion Vines Wine Bar & Spirit Company, 265 New Rd, Somers Point. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $8 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information call 609-601-VINE (8463).

This week Rosie tells us about Doris & Ed’s in Highlands, Niko’s Trapezi Greek Taverna in Long Branch, Scott Anderson at the Beard House in NYC, Fin in Atlantic City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

6/18: A Summer of Love Italian wine dinner will be held at Berta’s Chateau, 7 Grove St, Wanaque. 7:30 PM; $49. For reservations call 973-835-0992.

This week Rosie tells us about a fundraiser in Somerset for Elijah’s Promise, Seabra’s Marisqueira in Newark, Ninety Acres in Peapack-Gladstone at the James Beard House in NYC, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

6/11: A Napa vs. Sonoma wine pairing dinner will be held at the Mill at Spring Lake Heights, 101 Old Mill Rd, Spring Lake Heights; $75. For more information and reservations call 732-449-1800.

This week Rosie tells us about Restaurant Latour in Hardyston, Paula at Rigoletto in Weehawken, Kuzina by Sofia in Cherry Hill, the East Coast Food & Wine festival in Pennington, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie is here with the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

6/4: A Regional France (Burgundy) dinner will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. The evening features a short cocktail reception followed by a four-course dinner paired with wine. 7:30 PM; $100 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call Joanne Carducci at 908-658-9292.

This week Rosie tells us about Race Street Cafe in Frenchtown, D’Oro in Chatham, Chef Kevin Spraga from Rat’s in Hamilton, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/29: The Readington River Buffalo Farm, 937 Rt 523, Flemington, will hold its annual buffalo watch to benefit the Whitehouse Rescue Squad, with walking tours, wagon rides, and demonstrations. Admission, parking, and tours are free. Buffalo burgers and hot dogs will be for sale, and the farm store will be open. For more information call 908-806-0030.

This week Rosie tells us about Alice’s Restaurant in Lake Hopatcong, Chef Michael Haimowitz, 32 Church Street in Montclair, Resto in Madison, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/21: A Francis Ford Coppola wine dinner will be held at Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 500 Rt 73 N, Marlton. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $65 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-988-1351.

This week Rosie tells us about La Isla in Hoboken, Pasquale’s in Edison, A Toute Heure in Cranford, Zita Keeley’s Wine School, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/14: A Morels & Asparagus dinner will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. The evening features a short cocktail reception followed by a four-course dinner paired with wine. 7:30 PM; $100 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call Joanne Carducci at 908-658-9292.

This week Rosie tells us about David Burke Fromagerie in Rumson, NJ chefs at the James Beard House in New York City, Doon Indian Valley Restaurant in Basking Ridge, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/7: A wine walk-around series with hors d’oeuvres will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $49. For reservations call 732-846-3216.

This week Rosie tells us about Morton’s in Hackensack, Chef Humberto Campos Jr. at the James Beard House in NYC, the Great Grill & Pig Out to benefit Table to Table, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie is here with the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/2: A Summer Sippers wine class taught by the Cape May Wine School will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May. 1 to 3 PM; $30. For reservations call 800-275-4278.

This week Rosie tells us about Gelone in Lyndhurst, free wine and cheese tastings at Morton’s in Hackensack, Park Avenue Bar & Grill in Union City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/22: Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson, will hold its annual anniversary wine and martini tasting fundraiser to benefit the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center. 7 to 10 PM; $100. For tickets and more information call 732-751-5134.

This week Rosie tells us about Next Door in Montclair, Trattoria Bel Paese in Cranford, a meeting of Slow Food Northern NJ in Morris Township, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/16: The First Annual Deaf Mosaics Center Spring Wine & Cheese Tasting Benefit will be held at Primo Glass and Candy’s Cottage, 533 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park. 7 to 10 PM; $55, members $45. For tickets call 732-686-9990.

NEW NJ REVIEWERS NAMED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES
Scott Veale, editor of the Sunday Arts and Leisure section of The New York
Times, and David M. Halbfinger, a Metro reporter for the Times, will begin
reviewing New Jersey restaurants for the paper's Metropolitan section on
Sundays, starting in late May. They replace David Corcoran, who continues in his job as an editor at the paper. Karla Cook, a freelance writer, will continue to
review New Jersey restaurants for the section as well.

This week Rosie tells us about Basilico in Millburn, Ah’Pizz in Montclair, charity events throughout the state, happenings in Cape May, the NJ Food & Wine Festival at Crystal Springs in Hardyston, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/9: Traino’s Fourth Annual Wine and Beer Festival will be held at Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Ramblewood Pkwy, Mount Laurel, to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of New Jersey. 7 to 10 PM; $50. For tickets call 856-983-0056.

This week Rosie tells us about two restaurants that serve excellent lunches, two NJ chefs who will be at the Beard House in New York City, a fundraiser at Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/5: A Glorious Greens lecture and cooking demonstration with Bernadette Armiento, owner of Shining Life Nutrition, will be held at Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair. 7:30 to 9:30 PM; $30. For more information and to register log on to www.adultschool.org or call 973-746-6636.

This week Rosie tells us about the St. Hubert’s Canine Cotillion in Gladstone to benefit homeless dogs, charity events at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, the Taste of Essex charity event in West Orange, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

This week Rosie tells us about David Burke at the Beard House in NYC, Farm 2 Bistro in Rockaway, places to dine for Easter, who’s catering for Passover, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/19: Restaurant Plan B, 705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, will hold its monthly Shabbat dinner. 8 PM; $25. For reservations call 732-807-4710; BYO.

This week Rosie tells us about her appearances as a judge at Chef Central in Paramus, a full moon dinner at Rat’s in Hamilton, an Earth Day menu at Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

This week Rosie tells us about her very brief appearance as a judge on Throwdown With Bobby Flay, which will air on March 17, plus Campania Restaurant in Fair Lawn, Hat City Kitchen in Orange, brunch at Ninety Acres in Peapack/Gladstone, St Patrick’s Day festivities, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/5: A five-course Ferrari-Carano Vineyards dinner with Peter Adelman of Ferraro-Carano Vineyards will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 6:30 to 10 PM; $110 all-inclusive. For reservations call 20-845-5555.

This week Rosie tells us about PF Market in Fairfield, Vincent’s at the King George Inn in Warren, an appearance by Chef Michael Madigan Jr. of Farm 2 Bistro in Nutley and Rockaway on Food Network’s Chopped, a special month-long mac and cheese promotion at Liberty House in Jersey City and at Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

2/28: A Slow Food Central New Jersey winter farmers’ market will be held at Tre Piani Restaurant, Forrestal Village Shopping Center, 120 Rockingham Row, Plainsboro. 11 AM to 3 PM; $2 suggested donation to benefit Slow Food Central New Jersey. For more information call 609-577-5113.

This week Rosie tells us about Mamma Vittoria’s in Nutley, a wine dinner at Casa Dante in Jersey City, a DeBragga & Spitler beef dinner at the Manor in West Orange, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

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2/19: A Wine Lover’s Luncheon with Anthony Pino, chef/owner of Bin 14 Trattoria & Wine Bar, Hoboken, will be held at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, NYC. Noon; $90, James Beard Foundation members $75. For reservations call 212-627-2308.

This week Rosie tells us about Frank Anthony’s in Verona; Green Door Cafe in Tenafly; NJ chef David Rodriguez, who’s now in Florida; a Silver Oak wine dinner at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville; Restaurant Week throughout the state; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

2/16: A Mardi Gras menu will be offered at Braddock’s, 39 S Main St, Medford, featuring Cajun grilled shrimp, seafood gumbo, chicken and shrimp jambalaya, and much more. For reservations call 609-654-1604.

This week Rosie tells us about Cavallo’s in Nutley, Chef Jon’s in Whippany, Smashburger in Montclair, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

2/5: A four-course Benziger wine dinner will be held at Caffe Aldo Lamberti, 2011 Rt 70 W, Cherry Hill. 7 to 9:30 PM; $85 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-663-1747.

This week Rosie tells us about Chef Anthony Pino, from Bin 14 and the Dining Room at Anthony David’s in Hoboken, at the James Beard House in NYC; the Orange Squirrel in Bloomfield; Olive & Fig in Flemington; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

1/30: The Second Annual Winter Beer Fest will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. Sessions at 1 and 3 PM; $25. For reservations call 609-265-9199.

This week Rosie tells us about Chakra in Paramus, Arturo’s in Maplewood, upcoming charity events, the Junction in Whitehouse Station, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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1/22: A Graceful Winter's Supper cooking class taught by Walter Leffler, executive chef at the Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 450 Rt 206, Bedminster. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $60. To register call 908-719-4966.

This week Rosie tells us about Rob’s Bistro in Madison, Lemongrass in Morris Plains, Montclair Restaurant Week, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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1/16: An Art of Blending & Importance of Terroir (Dark Chocolate) class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 PM; $40. For reservations call 973-509-9463.

This week Rosie tells us about Blu in Montclair, the Black Horse Tavern in Mendham, Indigo Kitchen & Bar in Maplewood, a mac and cheese contest at Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken, NJ chefs at the James Beard House in New York City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Restaurant David Drake has closed in Rahway. Drake said, "I'm not sure what is going to happen, or not happen. It may reopen in the near future but perhaps as Bistro David Drake. We shall see because I'm totally focusing on doing good things at Alice's in Lake Hopatcong right now. "

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1/9: An Extreme Wine & Cheese class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 1 PM; $40. For reservations call 973-509-9463.

This week Rosie tells us about Uproot in Warren, Avenue in Long Branch, new cookbooks from NJ authors, a Paul Hobbs dinner at Stage Left in New Brunswick, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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1/7: A California Syrah tasting hosted by the Essex County Wine Society will be held at the Montclair Women’s Club, 82 Union St, Montclair. 7:30 PM; non-members $72, members $60. For more information and reservations call 908-766-9601.

This week Rosie tells us about some of the best dishes she had in 2009 and about a dining deal at the Strip House in Livingston.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

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12/27: A five-course Andre’s Birthday Dinner will be celebrated at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton; $55. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

This week Rosie tells us about Alice’s in Lake Hopatcong, Montclair Restaurant Week, dining options for New Year’s Eve, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

12/19: Renault Winery, 72 North Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, will present a four-course dinner and the show A Christmas Carol. 6:30 PM; adults $54.95, children ages twelve and under $24.95. For reservations call 609-965-2111.

This week Rosie tells us about Above in South Orange; Maritime Parc, a new restaurant that will be opening at Liberty State Park in the late spring; dining options for Christmas and New Year’s Eve; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

12/12: A Nutcracker tea will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May, featuring a performance of The Nutcracker by the Jersey Cape Dancers, tasty tea with finger sandwiches, desserts, and a memento of the event. 11:30 AM; $22. For reservations call 609-884-5697.

This week Rosie tells us about an Italian wine dinner at Restaurant Lorena’s in Maplewood, the Cooking School at Ninety Acres Culinary Center in Peapack-Gladstone, Stamna in Bloomfield, Stage Left in New Brunswick, dinner with Santa at the Pop Shop in Collingswood, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Grand Opening Celebration at the Natirar Resort Restaurant

On Tuesday, December 8, a Grand Opening Celebration will be held at Natirar, 2 Main Street, Peapack-Gladstone. Tour this magnificent restaurant while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and participating in a wine tasting, mixology demonstration, mini cooking class; and more.

12/4: Chef Duff Goldman, star of Food Network’s Ace of Cakes, will be conducting signings of his new book, Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes, at Kitchen Kapers, 23 Hulfish St, Princeton (609-924-9190), from 2:30 to 4 PM and at Kitchen Kapers, East Gate Square, 1341 Nixon Dr, Moorestown (856-778-7705), from 6 to 8 PM.

This week Rosie tells us about the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster, recaps the Dinner of Hope charity event held in November, previews Graziano’s of Puglia in Berkeley Heights, and offers much more news about NJ restaurants.

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11/27: Uncorked Consultants is hosting a wine tasting with six wines and hors d’oeuvres at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park. 4:30 to 6:30 PM; $45. For reservations call 973-5-WINE-54. The wines tasted will be available for purchase at a special discount from Village Wine & Liquors of Mendham.

This week Rosie tells us about the Benchmark holiday dinner at the Beard House in NYC, Restaurant Serenade in Chatham, dining deals, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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11/20: A four-course Duckhorn winery dinner will be held at Napa Valley Grill, Garden State Plaza, 95 Rt 17 S, Paramus. 7 PM; $135 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-845-5555.

This week Rosie tells us about Natirar in Peapack-Gladstone, a Zinfandel dinner at Casa Dante in Jersey City, a holiday tasting dinner at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, Luciano’s in Rahway, Bistro 55 in Rochelle Park, Avenue in Long Branch, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie is here with the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

11/13: World Wine Tour: A Journey of Hope, to support cancer research in memory of Lisa Marie Stanton, will be held at Caffe Aldo Lamberti, 2011 Rt 70 W, Cherry Hill. 6:30 to 9 PM; $125 all inclusive. For reservations call 856-663-1747.

This week Rosie tells us about Cucharamama in Hoboken, a Corison Cabernet wine dinner at Stage Left in New Brunswick, Li’l Lucy Potholders, a Shabbat dinner at Restaurant Plan B in Asbury Park, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

11/6: A gala will be held at the Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, to benefit the Mental Health Association of Morris County. VIP cocktail hour, 6 to 7 PM, $150; dinner only, 7 to 9 PM, $100. For tickets call 973-334-3496 ext 104.

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10/30: A Baxter wine dinner will be held at South Street Steakhouse, 24 South St, Freehold. 6:30 PM; cost to be determined (expected to be between $80 and $100, all inclusive). For more information and reservations call the Wine Concierge at 732-663-0002.

This week Rosie tells us about Trinity in Keyport, Grand Cru in Englewood, upcoming charity events, dining deals at Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

10/23: A Shabbat dinner will be held at Restaurant Plan B, 705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park. 8 PM; $25. For reservations call 732-807-4710; BYO.

This week Rosie tells us about Arturo’s in Maplewood, Garam Masala in Parsippany, upcoming charity events, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

10/17: A four-course Bobby Byrne with Charlie Warwick dinner show will be held at Forte Unique Cuisines, 2154 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant. 7 PM; $50 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 732-899-5600.

This week Rosie tells us about Segreto Ristorante in Tenafly, American Masala in Jersey City, Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Chef Dennis Foy has announced that on October 16 he will be opening Dennis Foy’s Lawrenceville Inn, 2691 Main Street, Lawrenceville (609-219-1900); BYO.
Estella Quiñones-Foy, Chef Foy’s wife and longtime business partner, will oversee the operation.

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10/10: A home brew contest will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. Noon to 4 PM; $30 including buffet, two beer tickets, tasting, and voting for the “people’s choice” winner. For more information and reservations call 609-265-9199.

This week Rosie tells us about Madre’s Cuban Cuisine in Teaneck, Zeina in Highland Park, Bistro 55 in Rochelle Park, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

The Culinary Institute of America will be holding an admissions reception at Restaurant Passionne, 77 Walnut Street, Montclair, on Sunday, October 18 at noon. Attendees who apply to the CIA at the event will have their college application fee waived.

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10/3: The Hopewell Harvest Fair will be held on the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School. 10 AM to 4 PM. Farmers and local food producers will be in attendance, and meats, produce, flowers, and artisanal foods will be available. For more information log on to www.hopewellharvestfair.org. Rain date 10/4.

This week Rosie tells us about Chef Loryn’s Cafe in Madison, the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, Chef Jesse’s cooking class (with a recipe!), Arthur Schwartz’s area appearances, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/25: An evening of dinner and dancing, Sunset at Sandy Hook, will be held at the Sea Gulls’ Nest Deck Restaurant, Area D inside Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, to benefit the group Clean Ocean Action. 6 to 10 PM; $100 in advance, $125 at the door. For tickets call 732-872-0111.

This week Rosie tells us about Elements in Princeton, A Mano in Ridgewood, an Argentinean and Spanish wine dinner at Casa Dante in Jersey City, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/18: A four-course Grgich Hills wine dinner with Wolfgang Puck and vintner Violet Grgich will be held at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. 7 PM; $149. For reservations call 866-MY-BORGATA.

This week Rosie tells us about Nisi Estiatorio’s Greek wine dinner in Englewood, the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, Sublime in Gladstone, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

9/12: Boulevard Five 72, 572 Boulevard, Kenilworth, will have a four-course farm harvest dinner with paired wines at Dreyer Farms, 831 Springfield Ave, Cranford. 5 PM; $125 all inclusive. For reservations call 908-709-1200.

This week Rosie tells us about J&K Steakhouse in Dover, the Cape May Food & Wine Festival, a farm dinner at Wightman’s Farms in Morristown, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ resturant openings and closings.

9/6: An outdoor barbecue will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. 1 PM; $30 plus drinks. For reservations call 908-658-9292.

This week Rosie tells us about Boulevard Five 72 in Kenilworth, American Masala in Jersey City, the Pop Shop in Collingswood, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie is here with the latest in where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

8/28: Greek wine pairings to accompany the nightly tasting menu will be featured at Elements, 163 Bayard Ln, Princeton. For reservations call 609-924-0078.

This week Rosie tells us about a Buoncristiani Winery dinner at Elements in Princeton; Table 8 in Montclair; Carmine’s in Livingston; Sette Cucina Italiana in Bernardsville; and much more news about NJ dining.

This week Rosie tells us about a Buoncristiani Winery dinner at Elements in Princeton; Table 8 in Montclair; Carmine’s in Livingston; Sette Cucina Italiana in Bernardsville; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie is here with the latest in where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie is here with the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

8/21: A fifth-anniversary Victory beer dinner will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 7 to 10 PM; $50. For reservations call 609-265-9199.

This week Rosie tells us about Aroma Palace in Montclair, the book Canal House Cooking, an Outstanding in the Field dinner, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie is here with news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restuarant openings and closings.

8/14: Burgundy wine pairings to accompany the nightly tasting menu will be featured at Elements, 163 Bayard Ln, Princeton. For reservations call 609-924-0078.

This week Rosie tells us about the Farm to Table dinner at Starbrite Farm in Andover; a corn dinner at the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster; Xocolatz in Montclair; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

8/6: A five-course Australian wine and food pairing dinner will be held at Biagio’s Restaurant, 299 Paramus Rd, Paramus. 6:30 to 11 PM; $65. For reservations call 201-652-0201.

This week Rosie tells us about Highlawn Pavilion and the Manor in West Orange, Skinny Jim’s Blends, the Italian Pantry Bistro in Cranford, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/31: A four-course Wines of Summer dinner will be held at Anton’s at the Swan, 43 S Main St, Lambertville. 6:45 PM; $95. For reservations call 609-397-1960.

This week Rosie tells us about a Mangalitsa pig dinner at Elements in Princeton, the Jersey Fresh Food and Wine Festival, a kids’ cooking class and farm tour, a Great Syrahs wine class, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie is here with the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/31: A four-course Wines of Summer dinner will be held at Anton’s at the Swan, 43 S Main St, Lambertville. 6:45 PM; $95. For reservations call 609-397-1960.

This week Rosie tells us about Chef Bill Dorrler of Due Mari Pesce e Vinoteca in New Brunswick and Due Terre Enoteca in Bernardsville; Nisi Estiatorio in Englewood; Hudson Restaurant Week; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/17: A four-course Regional Spain, Catalonia: Cooking on the Edge of Spain dinner with wine will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. The evening begins at 7:30 PM with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and the choice of a themed cocktail or a glass of champagne, followed by dinner. $100 plus tax and gratuity. You may book the entire table with a party of twelve or join the table as a single diner, a couple, or more. For more information and reservations call 908-658-9292.

This week Rosie tells us about Cucina 98 in Montclair, Citrus & Spice in Morristown, Dalto in Clifton, the Summit Wine & Food Festival, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie is here with the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/12: A four-course Crab & Lobsterfest will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.

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Rosie is here with the latest NJ restaurant openings and closings.

7/3: A three-course July 3 fireworks dinner will be held at Restaurant Nicholas, 160 Rt 35 S, Middletown. Reservations are from 6 until 7:30 PM; fireworks are at 9:15 PM; $95. Call 732-345-9977 for reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about Equus in Bernardsville, stuffed cupcakes from the Petite Cafe in Nutley, Blackfish Stone Harbor in Stone Harbor, the Farm to Table dinner at Griggstown Quail Farm, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the scoop on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie is here with the latest information on restaurant openings and closings.

6/27: A four-course summer wine dinner will be held at Terraces Restaurant at Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt 120, East Rutherford. 7 to 10 PM; $78 plus tax, gratuity, and racetrack admission. For reservations call 201-843-2446.

This week Rosie tells us about Zylo in Hoboken, Tanti Baci Caffé in Sparta, Ana Beall’s Tea Room in Westfield, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie is here with the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

6/19: A five-course Sam Adams beer dinner will be held at T-Bones, Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater. 7 PM; $49.99 plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. For reservations call 908-482-0007.

This week Rosie tells us about Grand Cru in Englewood, CulinAriane in Montclair, the East Coast Slow Food & Wine Festival, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has an update on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

6/12: Dinner and a show, True Jersey, will be held at Braddock’s Tavern, 39 S Main St, Medford. 6:30 PM; $50 includes dinner and the show, plus tax and service charge; cash bar. For reservations call 609-654-1604.

This week Rosie tells us about La Sicilia in Belleville, a Big Fat Greek Festival in Flemington, cooking classes in Westfield, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie is here with the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

6/5: An Argentinean Malbec tasting with hors d’oeuvres will be held at Morton’s the Steakhouse, Riverside Square Mall, 1 Riverside Square, Hackensack. 6 to 7:30 PM; $45 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call Korina Insana at 201-487-3614.

This week Rosie tells us about Avenue in Long Branch, Café Fiore in Randolph, the NJ Seafood Festival, dining deals, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie is here with the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/29: A Portuguese wine dinner will be held at Anton’s at the Swan, 43 S Main St, Lambertville. 6:45 PM; $95. For reservations call 609-397-1960.

This week Rosie tells us about the Strip House in Livingston, Bin 14 in Hoboken, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/22: A wine and food pairing with hors d’oeuvres will be held at Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 500 Rt 73 N, Marlton. 6:30 to 9:30 PM. For price information and reservations call 856-988-1351.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/15: The Morel of the Story, a three-course wine dinner, will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. 7:30 PM; $100 plus tax and gratuity. Call 908-658-9292 for more information and reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about Blu in Montclair; Morton’s in Hackensack; two pig events, the Pluckemin Inn pig roast in Bedminster and the Great Grill & Pig Out in River Vale; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/8: A Pour for a Cure wine tasting with a full buffet dinner and dessert will be held at the Hyatt Regency, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, to benefit the fight against muscular dystrophy. 7 to 11 PM; $90. For tickets call 908-358-4030.

This week Rosie tells us about DeBragga and Spitler meats; Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren; Chef Mitchell Altholz at the Beard House in NYC; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

5/1: A Sexy Wines of the Rhone Valley dinner will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $129 plus tax and tip. Call 732-828-4444 for reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about Elements in Princeton; Due Mari Pesce e Vinoteca in New Brunswick; an Authors & Inns Tour that will be held in Spring Lake; restaurants that will be celebrating Mother’s Day; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/25: A Taste of Burgundy wine tasting with small plates from Chef Anthony Pino will be held at Bin 14, 1314 Washington St, Hoboken. 2 PM; $60 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-963-WINE.  

This week Rosie tells us about Rocca in Glen Rock; the Restaurants for a Cure charity event at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park; Avenue in Long Branch; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie is here with the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/17: A three-course All About Asparagus & Artichokes wine dinner will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. 7:30 PM; $100 plus tax and gratuity. Call 908-658-9292 for more information and reservations.

This week Rosie tells us about Resto in Madison; an American Culinary Federation dinner in Jersey City; a wine dinner at Milford Oyster House in Milford; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie is here with the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/13: A Napa Valley wine dinner will be held at Bin 14, 1314 Washington St, Hoboken. 7 PM; $45 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-963-WINE.

This week Rosie tells us about a chef’s gala to benefit Table to Table; Arturo’s in Maplewood; the Friday Night Dinner Club at the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster; steak house dining deals; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest information about NJ restaurant openings and closings.

4/6: A Food for Thought charity event to benefit the Mental Health Association of Morris County will be held at the Hyatt, Morristown. 6 PM; $50 prior to April 3; $65 at the door. For more information log on to www.mhamorris.org or call 973 334-3496.

This week Rosie tells us about Chef Michael Carrino of Restaurant Passionné in Montclair, who will be featured on the new Food Network show Chopped; Etc. Steakhouse in Teaneck; the Good Scout Award luncheon in Somerset; the Passover menu at Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack; and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/27: A Bordeaux wine dinner will be held at Branches, 123 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch. 7 PM; $75. For reservations call 732-542-5050.

This week Rosie tells us about Docs of Sparta, Nisi in Englewood, a value-packed office get-together package from Christopher’s Bar at the Heldrich Hotel & Spa in New Brunswick, and much more news about NJ dining.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/20: An Italian Super Whites class with cheeses, sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ, will be held at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 53 East Hanover Ave, Morristown. 7 to 9 PM; $40. To purchase tickets log on to www.slowfoodnnj.org.

Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/13: A wine pairing dinner will be held at Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 500 Route 73 N, Marlton. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $95. For reservations call 856-988-1351.

This week Rosie tells us about the St. Hubert’s K-9 Cotillion for dogs and their owners, an Opus winemaker’s dinner at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, Terrazza Italian Ristorante in Nutley, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie is here with the latest NJ restaurant openings and closings.

3/6: A Pinot Envy wine tasting class with artisanal cheeses, rustic breads, and six wines will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 7 to 8:30 PM; $60 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-845-5555.

This week Rosie tells us about Nisi Estiatorio in Englewood, the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, a Southern dinner at the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie is here with the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

2/27: A Worldly Whites wine tasting class with artisanal cheeses, rustic breads, and six wines will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 7 to 8:30 PM; $60 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-845-5555.

This week Rosie tells us about the James Beard dinner that will be held at the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster; Maplewood Village Restaurant Week; the Iron Monkey in Jersey City; Farm 2 Bistro in Nutley; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie has the latest updates about where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

2/19: A demonstration cooking class, the Marriage of Food and Wine, will be taught by nationally renowned wine and food educator John Ash at Viking Culinary Center, 4 Sperry Rd, Fairfield. 6:30 to 9 PM; $79. Enroll online at www.vikingcookingschool.com or call 973-244-1580.

This week Rosie tells us about the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, a Dewar’s single malt scotch tasting/beefsteak dinner at the Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge, a Chocolate Fantasy buffet at the Washington Inn in Cape May, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Rosie is here with the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

2/13: Learn the art and history of absinthe at Morton’s the Steakhouse, Riverside Square Mall, 1 Riverside Square, Hackensack, and enjoy Pernod absinthe cocktails and Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres. 6 to 7:30 PM; $45 including tax and gratuity. For reservations and more information contact Korina Insana at 201-487-1303.

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2/7: A Wine and Cheese Tasting 101 class taught by cheesemonger Michael Trullinger will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 1 PM; $30. For reservations call 973-509-WINE.

This week Rosie tells us about Corso 98 in Montclair, the Brothers Moon in Hopewell, dining deals that offer more bang for your buck, special dinners on Valentine’s Day, and much more news about NJ restaurants.

Chef Craig Shelton, who closed the Ryland Inn after a water main break in 2007, has landed at Doc's of Sparta as corporate chef. All Ryland Inn gift certificates, no matter how old, will be honored at Doc's.

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1/30: A six-course Braising Wine Dinner will be held at Liberty House Restaurant, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City. 7 PM; $65 plus tax and gratuities. For reservations call 201-395-0300.

This week Rosie tells us about the Orange Squirrel, a new restaurant in Bloomfield; the weekday chef’s menu at the Manor in West Orange; Montclair Restaurant Week; where to dine on Valentine’s Day; and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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1/23: An Inaugural Dinner with wines paired with each course will be held in a private room at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster.

This week Rosie tells us about Restaurant Lorena in Maplewood, a grilled cheese contest where she will be a judge, where to dine on Valentine’s Day, and much more.

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1/17: A Pinot Noir tasting will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 1 PM; $25. For reservations call 973-509-WINE.

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1/9: Don your tartan for a Robert Burns dinner that will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 7 to 10 PM; $65. For reservations call 609-265-9199.

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1/2: A Master Class on Champagne with a light dinner will be held at Berta’s Chateau, 7 Grove St, Wanaque. 7 PM; $135. For more information and reservations call 973-835-0992.

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12/27: A wine class will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May. 1 to 3 PM; $25. For more information and to register call 609-884-5404.

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12/12: A holiday wine tasting dinner featuring little-known varietal wines will be held at the Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. 7:30 PM; $70. For reservations call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.

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12/5: A Harvest of Spirits wine tasting will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 800 Wood St, Vineland. 7 to 10 PM; $25. For tickets call 856-691-1589.

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11/29: A fondue demonstration and tasting with Will Layfield, owner of the Melting Pot, Westwood, will be held at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus. 11 AM; free. For more information call 201-576-0100.

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11/21: A four-course Barcelona & Beyond dinner with wine will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. 7:30 PM; $100 plus tax and gratuity. Call 908-658-9292 for more information and reservations.

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11/14: A walk-around wine tasting will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $69 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 732-846-3216.

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11/7: A Taste of Lambertville will be held at the Lambertville Rescue Squad, 70 Alexander Ave, Lambertville. $45. For time information and tickets call 609-397-0055 or e-mail info@lambertville.org.

Executive chef Richard Varga will leave the Heldrich Hotel (home of Christopher's restaurant) in New Brunswick this Friday, November 7.

In the next few weeks he will reopen the former Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester as Larison’s Steak House.

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10/16: A wine tasting with food provided by the Brownstone, Paterson, will be held at Lambert Castle, 3 Valley Rd, Paterson, to benefit the Mental Health Clinic of Passaic. 6 to 10 PM; $65. For tickets call 973-473-2775.

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10/11: A demo and tasting with Chef Ryan DePersio of Fascino, Montclair, will be held at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, 1308 Rt 23 N, Wayne. Noon to 2 PM. For more information call 973-633-3900.

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New Jersey may have a Bravo star in the making.

Ariane Duarte, chef/co-owner of CulinAriane, 33 Walnut Street, Montclair, will be one of 17 chefs competing on the new Bravo series, Top Chef: New York.

10/4: A Sushi-Making class along with a three-course meal will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 to 9 PM; $70. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.

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9/28: A wine class will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May. 1 to 3 PM; $25. For more information and to register call 609-884-5404.

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9/22: Cruise around Manhattan with celebrity chef Sara Moulton at a Culinary Stars tasting to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The yacht leaves from 1301 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken. 6 to 9:30 PM; $125. For tickets call 201-967-5599.

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9/7: The Harvest Festival & Craft Show featuring grape stomping will be held at Renault Winery Resort & Golf, 72 N Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, with food, crafters, and entertainment. Noon to 4 PM; free admission and parking. Reservations for brunch can be made before the festival. For more information call 609-965-2111.

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Openings

Bella’s BBQ Churrasqueira, 387 Main St, Metuchen (732-321-9270); BYO.
CoolVines (retail wine business), 344 Nassau St, Princeton (609-924-0039).

9/5: A walk-around wine tasting will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $69 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 732-846-3216.

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FOOD EVENTS

8/25: A culinary event, Taste of the Quarter, will be held at the Tropicana Casino and Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, to benefit the Southern New Jersey/Shore Region Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 7 to 9 PM; $25. Tickets are available at the IMAX box office at the Quarter or through Ticketmaster at 800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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TABLE HOPPING WITH ROSIE
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
BY ROSIE SAFERSTEIN

DINNER AND A SHOW
On August 29, a four-course dinner presented by executive chef Mitchell Altholz and featuring a performance by singers Michelle Oram and Jenny Peters will be held at the Manor, 111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange.

OPENINGS
August 2008

Boulevard Five72, 572 Boulevard, Kenilworth  (908-709-1200).

Brick Oven at Morristown, 90 South St, Morristown (973-984-7700); BYO.

8/17: A Crab & Lobsterfest will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.

8/17: Pooches and their owners are invited to a Dog Dinner to benefit St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center that will be held on the terrace of the Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main St, Gladstone. Seatings at 2, 4, and 6 PM; $10 per dog plus the cost of your meal. For reservations call 908-234-9055.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
BY ROSIE SAFERSTEIN

CALLING ALL BAKERS! TOMATO GROWERS TOO!
On August 24, the Morris County Historical Society is holding contests for homemade dessert pies, Jersey tomatoes, and picnics at its annual garden party, which will be held at Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, from 1 to 4 PM.

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OPENINGS


Chelsea Prime, Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave, Atlantic City (800-548-3030).

Dino & Harry’s, 163 14th St, Hoboken (201-659-6202).

8/9 & 8/10: The Jersey Fresh Wine & Food Festival will be held at Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd, Pennington. Noon to 5 PM. For ticket information call the Garden State Wine Growers Association at 609-588-0085.

8/12: Michael Carrino, chef/owner of Restaurant Passionne, Montclair, will be cooking at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, New York City. 7 PM; $165; James Beard Foundation members $125. For reservations call 212-627-2308.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
BY ROSIE SAFERSTEIN

BY LAND OR BY SEA
Come by car or boat to Antoinetta’s, 523 Cedar Run Dock Road, Eagleswood Township (Cedar Run), where executive chef Rich Diemer is offering a $25 three-course prix-fixe dinner Sundays through Thursdays.

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Brian Walter will be the executive chef of CHAR, a new steak house expected to open in October in the space formerly occupied by Acqua, 777 Rt 202 N, Raritan. Acqua has closed.

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8/7: A lobster tasting dinner will be held at Rosemary and Sage, 26 Hamburg Tpk, Riverdale. $64 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 973-616–0606.

8/7: Katie Lee Joel (yes, she’s Billy Joel’s wife), author of The Comfort Table, will teach a demonstration class at Viking Cooking School, 4 Sperry Rd, Fairfield. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $69. For more information call 973-244-1311 or log on to www.vikingcookingschool.com.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
BY ROSIE SAFERSTEIN

STAR CHEF AT THE BORGATA, AC
Izakaya, a cross between a restaurant and a bar (the name means “pub” in Japanese), has opened at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, under the direction of Michael Schulson, star of the Style Network’s Pantry Raid. 

Carlo Carbonaro is the chef/co-owner of Bottagra, 80 Wagaraw Rd, Hawthorne (973-423-4433).

Rich Diemer is the executive chef at Antoinetta’s, 523 Cedar Run Dock Rd, Eagleswood Township (609-978-9785); BYO.

OPENINGS

Banzai Japanese Seafood Buffet, 560 Stelton Rd, Piscataway (732-968-6688).

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Correction: The date of Chef Jesse's event is this Sunday, 7/27: At Mona Lisa Gallery and Framing, 168 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, Jesse Jones, chef/owner of Heart and Soul Catering, will demonstrate the cooking of baby-back ribs; apricot chicken; buttermilk corn muffins; and more. 3 to 6 PM; $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 877-CHEF-1-US.

7/27: At Mona Lisa Gallery and Framing, 168 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, Jesse Jones, chef/owner of Heart and Soul Catering, will demonstrate the cooking of baby-back ribs; apricot chicken; buttermilk corn muffins; and more. 3 to 6 PM; $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 877-CHEF-1-US.