Restaurant News

DINNER WITH PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS

On February 21, dine with President John Adams (as portrayed by Joe Doyle of the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia) at the Grain House Restaurant at the Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge. The following authentic eighteenth-century menu will be presented: crayfish bisque; champagne-poached Seckel pear with Babablu cheese and French mâche; poached Atlantic halibut, hush puppies, collard greens, and hollandaise; roasted squab with rutabaga pudding and Delaware succotash; and pawpaw pots de crème. 6:30 PM; $65.  For reservations call 908-221-1150.

Food Events

2/20: A hands-on pastries cooking class will be held at the Brothers Moon, 7 W Broad St, Hopewell. 6:30 PM; $45. For reservations call 609-333-1330.

Valentine's Day

The following restaurants will offer special dinners on February 14 or Valentine’s weekend.

Food Events

2/11: A Barolo and Barbaresco wine tasting will be held at Park and Orchard, 240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford. 7 PM; $100 plus tax. For reservations call Buddy at 201-939-9292.

Restaurant News

Everything You Wanted to Know About Wine

Wine enthusiasts, take note. George Staikos, founder of the Educated Grape, a school for wine and food lovers, will be teaching the following wine classes at Fairchild’s Market, 171 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland: February 8, All-Star California Cabs; February 29, The 8 Great Varietals; March 14, Italy’s Big 3: Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto; and April 4, Pinot Noir World Tour. 7 to 9 PM; $55 per class; two classes $100; four classes $180. To enroll call 908-284-4930 or visit www.theeducatedgrape.com.