1/23: An Inaugural Dinner with wines paired with each course will be held in a private room at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. The evening starts at 7:30 PM with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, and guests will have the choice of a themed cocktail or a glass of champagne. $100 plus tax and gratuity. You may book the entire table with a party of twelve or join the table as a single diner, a couple, or more. For reservations call 908-658-9292.
1/23: A Utilizing Wines of Spain class with cheese will be held at Renault Winery Resort & Golf, 72 North Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City. $75. For more information and reservations call 609-965-2111.
1/23: A wine and chocolate tasting with a light buffet will be held at the Hyatt Regency, 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, to benefit Deirdre’s House, a center in Morris County for child victims of abuse and neglect and kids who have witnessed domestic violence. 6:30 to 10 PM; $65. For tickets call 973-631-5000.
1/24: A Real Men Cook Mexican demonstration and luncheon with executive chef Joseph Preziosi will be held at Rosa Mexicano, Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack. 10 AM cooking demonstration, 11:30 AM luncheon; $35 per woman including tax and gratuity; male guests get in free. For reservations call Marsden Ricketts at 201-489-9100.
1/25: A tapas and ’70s-music dinner will be held at Bacio, 2801 Rt 130 N, Cinnaminson. 6:30 PM; $55 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-303-9100.
1/25: A five-course Burgundy dinner will be served at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton; $50. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.
1/26: A wine tasting dinner will be held at Fiorino Ristorante, 38 Maple St, Summit. 6:30 PM; $80 plus tax and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 908-277-1900 to place your reservation.
1/26: A chocolate and wine tasting, Chocolate’s Very Best, will be held at the Crowne Plaza, 390 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township. 6 to 9 PM; $75. Snow date Feb 2. For tickets log on to www.gocentraljersey.com.
1/27: A New Italian Wines dinner will be held at Fascino Restaurant, 331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, with wines supplied by Amanti Vino, Montclair. 7 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-509-9463.
1/27: A Soups and Sauces class, which includes a three-course meal, wine, and a lecture, will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton; $65. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.
1/28: A Northern Italy Night menu will be featured at the Crystal Tavern, Crystal Springs Country Club, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hardyston. 5 to 9 PM. Call 973-827-1587 ext 2 for reservations.
1/28: A four-course Piedmont wine dinner will be held at Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston, hosted by NJ native, Italian resident, and food historian Katie Parla of the History Channel. 6 to 9 PM; $85. Call 609-497-1777 for reservations. This is the first in a yearlong monthly series, 20 Regions, 12 Meals & 1 Neighborhood Restaurant.
1/29: A Seafood Night menu will be featured at the Crystal Tavern, Crystal Springs Country Club, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hardyston. Call 973-827-1587 ext 2 for reservations.
1/29: A Taste of Italy wine dinner, which will include three seated courses and a dinner buffet accompanied by a selection of Italian wines, will be held at Tavern 344, 344 French Hill Rd, Wayne. 7 to 9 PM; $40. For reservations call 973-696-9440.
1/29: A Pacific Northwest wine dinner will be held at Terra Nova Restaurant, 590 Delsea Dr, Sewell. 7 to 9:30 PM; $50 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-589-8883.
1/30: A murder mystery dinner, Who Killed the King of Rock and Roll?, will be held at Braddock’s, 39 S Main St, Medford. 7 PM; $50 plus tax, service charge, and beverages. For reservations call 609-654-1604.
1/30: Wine & Dine with the chef at T-Bones, Marriott Hotel, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater. 7 to 9:30 PM; $85 plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. A guest room for the night is $99 plus tax, based on availability. For reservations call 908-482-0007.
1/30: A five-course dinner with wines from Provence, the south of France, and the Rhône Valley will be held at Anton’s at the Swan, 43 S Main St, Lambertville. 6:30 PM; $95. For reservations call 609-397-1960.
1/30: A Merlot vs. Pinot dinner with Mark Altom will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. For more information and reservations call 732-846-3216.
1/31: A cigar and cognac event will be held in the Rotunda at Crystal Springs Country Club, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hardyston. Savor fine cognacs and cigars with French cheeses, crêpes prepared to order, and decadent chocolates; $35. Call for more details: 973-864-5804.
1/31: A Piedmont, Italy wine class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 1 PM; $25. For reservations call 973-509-WINE.
1/31: The First Annual Winter Brew Fest will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. Dress warmly, as this event will be held in a tent. 1 to 4:30 PM; $20. For tickets call 609-265-9199.
2/2: A six-course Paul Hobbs wine dinner will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $249 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 732-828-4444.
2/3: A wine class, Cabernet World Tour, will be taught by George Staikos, founder of the Educated Grape, at Jake’s Restaurant, 252 Highway 202 S, Flemington. The class will feature seven wines as well as a selection of specialty hors d’oeuvres that highlight the wines. 7 to 9 PM; $50. Sign up for the Chardonnay World Tour on February 10 and take the two classes for $90. To register online go to www.theeducatedgrape.com, select the Wine Classes page, and click on Register Now. Or call George at 908-284-4930 or mail a check payable to the Educated Grape to 203 Main Street #259, Flemington, NJ 08822.
2/6: A Mexican dinner with wines paired with each course will be held in a private room at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. The evening starts at 7:30 PM with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, and guests will have the choice of a themed cocktail or a glass of champagne. $100 plus tax and gratuity. You may book the entire table with a party of twelve or join the table as a single diner, a couple, or more. For reservations call 908-658-9292.
2/7: Bobby Flay will be at Bobby’s Burger Palace, Monmouth Mall, 188 Rt 35 S, Eatontown, to sign copies of his two most recent cookbooks, Bobby Flay’s Grill It! and Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook. 2 to 4 PM. Copies of the books will be available for purchase.
2/9: A Wine, Women & Wisdom evening will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 6 to 9 PM; $25. For more information and reservations call 609-265-9199.
2/10: A Foradori wine dinner with Elisabetta Foradori will be held at CulinAriane, 33 Walnut St, Montclair, with wines supplied by Amanti Vino, Montclair. 7 PM; $125. For reservations call 973-509-9463.
2/10: A Chardonnay World Tour class will be taught by George Staikos, founder of the Educated Grape, at Jake’s Restaurant, 252 Highway 202 S, Flemington. The class will feature seven wines plus a selection of specialty hors d’oeuvres that highlight the wines. 7 to 9 PM; $50. To register online go to www.theeducatedgrape.com, select the Wine Classes page, and click on Register Now. Or call George at 908-284-4930 or mail a check payable to the Educated Grape to 203 Main Street #259, Flemington, NJ 08822.
2/11: A four-course dinner contrasting the cuisines of Rome and Naples, presented by food historian Katie Parla and Chef Chris Albrecht, will be held at Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston. 6 PM; $80. For reservations call 609-497-1777.
2/12: A four-course winter wine dinner will be held at Hennessy Tavern, 191 Paris Ave, Northvale. 7 to 9 PM; $60 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-767-7707.
2/13: Learn the art and history of absinthe at Morton’s the Steakhouse, Riverside Square Mall, 1 Riverside Square, Hackensack, and enjoy Pernod absinthe cocktails and Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres. 6 to 7:30 PM; $45 including tax and gratuity. For reservations and more information contact Korina Insana at 201-487-1303.
2/13: A charity wine tasting event hosted by the Edison Rotary Club will be held at the Crowne Plaza, 2055 Rt 27, Edison. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $25. For tickets call 732-589-4568.
2/15: The Perryville Inn, 113 Perryville Rd, Perryville, will serve a four-course wine dinner featuring small-production wines. With the Wine Snob, Steve Mancuso. 2 PM; $115 all inclusive. For reservations call 908-730-9500.
2/16 to 2/20: Teens’ Spring Baking Camp, for ages eleven to seventeen, will be held at Chef Central, Paramus Towne Square, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus. The course will cover methods for making various types of dough and batter and will include breakfast baking, breads, rolls, and quick breads. 9 AM; $500. For more information and to enroll log on to www.chefcentral.com or call 201-576-0100.
2/20: A New Orleans dinner with wines paired with each course will be held in a private room at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. The evening starts at 7:30 PM with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, and guests will have the choice of a themed cocktail or a glass of champagne. $100 plus tax and gratuity. You may book the entire table with a party of twelve or join the table as a single diner, a couple, or more. For reservations call 908-658-9292.
2/20: A Mardi Gras party hosted by Michael Arnone, who has a Crawfish Fest each year at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, will be held at Mexicali Live, 1409 Queen Anne Rd, Teaneck. 8 PM; $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.mexicalilive.com and more information can be found at www.crawfishfest.com.
2/23: A Healthy Happy Newborns cooking class for parents of babies up to fifteen months (feel free to bring your baby) will be taught at the Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. 10 to 11 AM; $10. Reservations are required; call 856-869-0111.