On September 27, area chefs, vintners and brewers will attend the Fifteenth Annual Epicurean Palette at Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. 1 to 4 PM; $175; members $125; VIP, $225 allows admission at 11 AM. For information. visit the event website or call 609-586-0616 ext 243.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
TUESDAY, JULY 21
WINE CLASS IN FLEMINGTON
George Staikos, a wine educator, sommelier, and corporate speaker will teach a Great Wines for the Grill class at 55 Main Restaurant, 55 Main Street, Flemington. The class features seven memorable wines, as well as three dishes and cheeses expertly prepared to pair with the wines. 7 to 9 PM; $80. To register, go to TheEducatedGrape.com or call George at 973-699-2199.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
ARGENTINE NIGHT
Liberty House, Liberty State Park, 78 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, will host an Argentine dinner, which includes wine pairings from Catena Wines, a film viewing and a tango performance. 7 PM; $59. Reservations: 201-395-0300.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
AN EVENING WITH PAT LAFRIEDA
Butchery, demo, dinner and a book signing will be featured at Heirloom Kitchen, 3853 Rt 516, Old Bridge with Pat LaFrieda, a meat purveyor located in North Bergen, who is known for quality meat sold to restaurants around the country. LaFrieda will discuss animal butchery, processing, where their beef is sourced and their dry-aging rooms. This event will be a discussion and butchering demo, followed by a plated dinner. 6:30 PM; $95. Reservations: 732-727-9444.
THURSDAY JULY 23 TO SATURDAY JULY 25
ATLANTIC CITY FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
The Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival will be held at the Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, featuring food, beer and wine tastings, exhibitors, live cooking demonstrations, workshops and presentations from Food Network celebrities. Information and tickets at the event website.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER
A five-course, farm-to-table, Summer Vegetables dinner, will be held at Brick Farm Market, 65 East Broad Street, Hopewell. 7 to 10 PM; $75 plus tax; BYO. Reservations: 609-466-6500.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
WINE DINNER AT LAUREL & SAGE, MONTCLAIR
Amanti Vino and Laurel & Sage, both in Montclair, will host a wine pairing dinner at Laurel & Sage, 33 Walnut Street, Montclair. 7 PM; $130. For reservations, e-mail: [email protected].
THURSDAY, JULY 30
SESTI WINE DINNER
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, 70 Kingsland Road, Clifton Commons on Route 3 East, Clifton is hosting a Sesti Wine Dinner. 7 PM; $49. For more information, visit SpuntinoWineBar.com.
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