On Monday October 5, the March of Dimes will honor Tim McLoone, president and founder of McLoone’s Restaurants, along with his wife, Beth, at its Signature Chefs Auction at McLoone’s Pier House 1 Ocean Drive, Long Branch. 6 PM; $100. All proceeds from the event benefit the March of Dimes. For more information, and to purchase tables or tickets, contact Monica Santos at (732) 952-9018 [email protected] or visit marchofdimes.org/newjersey.
FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER AT HAUSER HILL FARMS
On Sunday, October 4, a four-course, farm-to-table dinner with wine pairings prepared by chef Scott Snyder of Boulevard Five 72 in Kenilworth and hosted by Heirloom Kitchen, Old Bridge will be held at Hauser Hill Farms, 336 Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. 4 PM; $160 includes champagne and wine pairings. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Farmers Against Hunger. Rain Date: Sunday October 11 at 4 PM. To register, visit Heirloom Kitchen’s website, or call 732-727-9444.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
AMARONE WINE DINNER
A six-course Amarone wine dinner will be held at Le Malt, 1021 St Georges Avenue, Colonia. 7 PM; $65 includes tax and gratuity. Reservations at this site.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
UNCORKED AND UNCAPPED
Uncorked and Uncapped, a wine, beer and food event will be held at the Westminster Hotel, 550 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, to benefit the Arc of Essex County, an organization that offers services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Westminster Hotel is offering a special room rate of $179 on September 24th for The Arc of Essex County’s Uncorked & Uncapped attendees. To take advantage of this room rate, e-mail [email protected] and mention that you will be attending the event. 6:30 PM; $100. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this website.
FLAVORS OF FALL COCKTAIL CLASS
A Flavors of Fall cocktail class with light bites will be held at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge, 50 Stirling Avenue, Warren; 7 PM. $45. Reservations: 908-754-1222.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
CHAMPAGNE DINNER AT THE PLUCKEMIN INN, BEDMINSTER
An educational champagne dinner with sommelier Brian Hider will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster. 7 PM;$125 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
MONET’S PALATE BOOK SIGNING WITH AILEEN BORDMAN
A book signing of Monet’s Palate with author Aileen Bordman will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, Short Hills. Bordman will take you on a culinary journey to Monet’s home and garden at Giverny and a recipe, cheese course and cider tasting will be part of the evening. Each participant will receive a signed copy of the cookbook. 6 to 8 PM; $65. To register, visit this website or call 973-258-4009.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
The Hamilton Park BBQ Festival will be held at 232 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, featuring beer from the New Jersey Beer Company and house specialties from area restaurants. Proceeds will benefit the New Hamilton Park conservancy. Noon to 8 PM; rain or shine.
A CELEBRATION OF THE ORCHARD APPLES
Explore the differences between sub species of apples, taste ciders from Warwick Distillery and cocktails that highlight apples, and enjoy a four-course dinner by chef Anthony Bucco at the Chef’s Garden Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg. 6 PM; $55, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 844-226-8272.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
OKTOBERFEST AT PIG & PRINCE, MONTCLAIR
Ten brewers will be at the Oktoberfest, which will be celebrated at Pig & Prince Restaurant, 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. This event will feature live music, local and German beers and fare such as pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad cones, turkey legs, roast corn and more. 2 to 10 PM; $20 admission includes Pig and Prince “Oktoberfest” commemorative mug (to keep). WDHA radio will also be on site giving away concert tickets and merchandise. No need for reservations; first come first served. Information: 973-233-1006.
EPICUREAN PALETTE, HAMILTON
Food from area chefs, vintners and brewers will be in attendance at the Fifteenth Annual Epicurean Palette that at Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, on September 27. 1 to 4 PM; $175; members $125; VIP $225 allows admission at 11AM. For information, visit epicureanpalette.org or call 609-586-0616 ext 243.
RED BANK GUINNESS OYSTER FESTIVAL
Food, music and beer will be available at the Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival that will be held at the White Street Parking Lot, 19 White Street, Red Bank to benefit the Jane H. Booker Cancer Center, Lunch Break and the Red Bank River Center. Twenty-five of restaurants will offering food and wine and lighter beers will be available for purchase. Noon to 7 PM; $5; under 10 free. For more information, visit this website.
FARM TO TABLE CHARITY DINNER
A farm-to-table dinner will be held at the Grand Colonial on Route 173 West in Hampton to benefit the Hunterdon Land Trust. 5 PM; $125. For tickets, call 908-237-4582 or e-mail [email protected].
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
CRAFT BEER TASTING AT HO-HO-KUS INN
Just in time for Oktoberfest, the British-inspired, artisanally produced ales from Yards Brewing Company (Philadelphia, PA), will be tasted at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, One East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus. Bar bites included. 6.30 PM; $25 exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations at this site or call 201-445-4115.
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