Restaurant News

GARY VAYNERCHUK’S THUNDER CRUISE

From April 18 to 25, 2009, take a wine cruise with Gary Vaynerchuk, owner of the Wine Library, 586 Morris Avenue, Springfield, aboard the new MSC Orchestra. The boat will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and visit several Caribbean ports. Events include wine tastings, dining get-togethers, parties, trivia games, a wine treasure hunt, and much more. For full details log on to www.garyvthundercruise.com and e-mail questions to [email protected].

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OH MY! SWEET OR SAVORY PIE

You don’t have to be British to enjoy the products from the Pie Store, 100 Watchung Avenue, Upper Montclair, which are brought to you by the owners of the London Food Company, Montclair (www.londonfoodco.com). Specialties include shepherd’s pie; steak, ale, and mushroom pie; and Cornish pasty. “Afters” include apple crumble pie, fruit pies, and Portuguese egg custard tart. A variety of soups are also available. For more information and to place orders call 973-744-4424.

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NEW LIGHT-FARE MENU AT JEFFREY’S, WESTFIELD

There’s a newly expanded light-fare menu at Jeffrey’s of Westfield, 114 Central Avenue, Westfield, featuring crispy fish sandwich, garden chicken wrap, BBQ beef brisket sandwich, and burgers including a Kobe beef burger. For reservations call 908-232-4517.

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NATURAL FOODS AND A NUTRITIONIST TOO

If you don’t know what to serve for dinner or which vitamin supplements or “nutraceuticals” to buy, just ask the full-time nutritionist or chef at Fresh & Wholesome, a natural-foods retailer, at 501 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights. These experts are there to help customers make better choices for themselves and their families, whether it relates to meal preparation, supplements, or other health-oriented issues. Fresh & Wholesome spans 10,000 square feet and features locally grown and organic produce, meats, and prepared foods, plus café-style seating and eco-friendly cleaning products. Phone: 908-464-3370.

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CHARITY EVENT AT THE SHORE

On September 28, a four-course wine tasting dinner to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held at Charley’s Ocean Grill, 29 Avenel Boulevard, Long Branch. 1 to 4 PM; $85. For reservations call 732-870-2711.

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DINING DEALS

Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, the Perryville Inn, 113 Perryville Road, Perryville, offers a three-course prix-fixe lunch menu with choices for $22.50, along with five wines by the glass for $5 each. For reservations call 908-730-9500.

The Hunt Club Steak & Seafood Grill, Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Avenue, Summit, has a three-course early bird menu on Mondays from 5 to 8 PM and Tuesdays through Fridays from 5 to 7 PM, for $20.08 plus tax, gratuity, and beverages. For reservations call 908-273-7656.

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