Chef Ryan DePersio at James Beard House

Fascino chef will present an Italian Seafood Celebration dinner on Tuesday, December 15.

On December 15, chef Ryan DePersio will be at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th Street, New York City, presenting an Italian Seafood Celebration dinner. The following menu will be served:

Hors d’oeuvres: Island Creek oysters with blood orange granita; sambuca-cured Scottish salmon with apple butter on toasted crostini; miniature crab tortas with jalapeño sour cream and micro-opal basil; crispy couscous with marinated beets, aged goat cheese, and orange emulsion; and prosciutto-wrapped romaine spears with roasted garlic dressing and ricotta salata.
(R&D Spritz made with Orangecello with Aperol, Dry Vermouth, and Champagne)

Grilled octopus with Sicilian olivata, crispy potatoes, and chorizo vinaigrette.
(Judge Palmer Blau Vineyard Malbec Rose 2014)

Seared sea scallop with crispy pork belly, winter squash purée, and apple mostarda.
(Judge Palmer Sauvignon Blanc 2013)

Casarecce with saffron-braised artichokes, Maine lobster, and sunchoke crumble.
(Domenica Amato Stuller Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008)

Pancetta broth–braised and pignolia-crusted halibut with seasonal vegetables.
(Judge Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon 2011)

Gingerbread panna cotta with spiced crumble, eggnog foam, and pumpkin–lime granite.
(Kieran Robinson Wines Le Voyageur Syrah 2010)

7 PM; $170; members $130. Reservations: 212-627-2308.

OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2

WHITE-TRUFFLE DINNER AT FASCINO, MONTCLAIR
A four-course, white-truffle dinner will be held at Fascino, 331 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair. 7 PM; $195 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 973-233-0350.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
WHITE TRUFFLE DINNER
A White Truffle Dinner with paired wines will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton; 6 PM. For information, pricing and reservations, call 609-584-7800.

BENCHMARK HOSPITALITY AT THE BEARD HOUSE, NEW YORK CITY
Benchmark Hospitality, which manages the Heldrich Hotel and Christopher’s in New Brunswick will be presenting their Benchmark Holiday dinner at the Beard House in New York City. 7 PM; $170; members $130. Reservations: 212-627-2308.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
SEASONAL WINE PAIRING DINNER!
A Seasonal Wine Pairing Dinner will be held at The Farm Cooking School (GPS address) 1925 Daniel Bray Highway/Rt 29, Stockton, with wine guru, Carol A. Berman who will be pouring her picks. Berman is the owner of Class in a Glass, and a renowned wine educator. The following is a sample menu: Marcona almonds-olives-manchego; razor clams with chorizo oil; bacalao-stuffed piquillo peppers; skirt steak with poblano dauphinoise; Ian’s radicchio vermouth granite and creme brûlée. 6 to 9 PM; $150; BYO. For information or reservations, call Shelley at 646-236-0605, Ian at 516-840-4891 or visit their website.

CHEF MICHAEL CARRINO AT HEIRLOOM KITCHEN, OLD BRIDGE
Heirloom Kitchen, 3853 Rt 516, Old Bridge, will be hosting an intimate evening in the kitchen with chef Michael Carrino of Pig & Prince, Montclair, who will be conducting a four-course Chef’s Table dinner. 7 PM; $95. Reservations: 732-727-9444.

DECEMBER 8
WILDE FARM WINE DINNER
A Wilde Farm Wine dinner will be held at Laurel & Sage, 33 Walnut Street, Montclair, along with Amanti Vino Wines. 7 PM; approximately $115. Information and reservations: (973) 783-1133.

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