2/20: A Red, White & You wine tasting class with artisanal cheeses, rustic breads, and six wines will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 7 to 8:30 PM; $60 all inclusive. Wine tasting classes will also be offered on 2/27, 3/6, and 3/13. Four classes $200. For reservations call 201-845-5555.
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.
2/20: An Undiscovered Wines of Croatia & Slovenia event will be held at Berta’s Chateau, 7 Grove St, Wanaque. 7:30 PM; $59. For reservations call 973-835-0992.
2/20: A Verdoni Imports wine dinner with Anthony Verdoni will be held at Branches, 164 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch. 7 to 10:30 PM; $75 all inclusive. For reservations call 732-660-6700.
2/21: An Organic Wines and Organic Winemaking class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 1 PM; $25. For reservations call 973-509-WINE.
2/21: A Chocolate Fantasy buffet with light and dark chocolate desserts prepared by house pastry chef Kathleen Cressman-Pastiu will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May. 2 PM; $35. For more information call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.
2/22: A Collingswood Restaurant Crawl that includes a meal at four different stops for $72 will be held throughout the town. Shuttle transportation is included in the price. Call 856-854-3444 for more information and reservations.
2/23: A Mid-Winter French Wine Tasting will be held at Soufflé Restaurant, 7 Union Pl, Summit. 6:30 PM; $90 plus tax and gratuity. Call the Wine List of Summit at 908-277-6565 to place your reservation.
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.
2/24: An Evening of Tapas cooking class will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. This event includes a three-course meal, lecture, and demo. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.
2/26: A five-course Antinori wine dinner will be held at the Chart House, Lincoln Harbor, Pier D-T, Weehawken. 7 to 10 PM; $99 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-348-6628.
2/26: A four-course single malt scotch tasting and beefsteak dinner will be held at the Park Steakhouse, 151 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge. 7 PM; $100 including tax and tip. For reservations call 201-930-1300.
2/26: A four-course wine dinner will be held at Fascino, 331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, in conjunction with the Amanti Vino wine store. 7 PM; $70. For reservations call 973-509-9463 or 973-233-0350.
2/26: A seven-course, seven-wine tapas dinner will be held at Braddock’s, 39 S Main St, Medford. 6 PM; $65. For reservations call 609-654-1604.
2/27: That ’70s Dinner will be held at Bacio Italian Cuisine, 2801 Rt 130 N, Cinnaminson. 7 PM; $55 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-303-9100.
2/27: A five-course Burgundy Meets Barolo dinner with winemakers Denis Jeandeau and Luca Gagliasso will be held at Fiorino Ristorante, 38 Maple St, Summit; $95. For more information and reservations call CoolVines at 908-232-5050 or e-mail [email protected].
2/27: A Worldly Whites wine tasting class with artisanal cheeses, rustic breads, and six wines will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 7 to 8:30 PM; $60 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-845-5555.
2/27: A walk-around wine tasting will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick; $69. For more information and reservations call 732-846-3216.
2/27: A Wine & Culinary Classic will be held at Renault Winery Resort & Golf, 72 N Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, featuring gourmet cheeses, barrel tastings, and a five-course dinner matched with wines. 6:30 PM; $75 pus tax and service charge; hotel package $89 with class. Call 609-965-2111 for reservations.
2/27: An Italian Sweet & Sparkling Wine class sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ and featuring cheeses from Valley Shepherd Creamery will be held at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 53 East Hanover Ave, Morristown. 7 to 9 PM; $40. To purchase tickets log on to www.slowfoodnnj.org.
2/27: A three-course Shabbat dinner will be held at Restaurant Plan B, 705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park. $21; BYO. For more information and reservations call 732-807-4710.
2/28: A Wines of Southern Italy tasting accompanied by regional Italian dishes from Chef Anthony Pino will be held at Bin 14, 1314 Washington St, Hoboken. 2 PM; $45. For reservations call 201-963-WINE.
2/28: A wine tasting with light refreshments to benefit the Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Dr, Millburn, will be held at the Playhouse; 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $50; guild members $25. For tickets call 973-379-3636.
2/28: Clean Ocean Action will host a 25th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration at Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Drive on the Boardwalk, Asbury Park. Admission is $25 (for 25 years) and includes a drink and vacation-style bites by Langosta Lounge. Call Emily or Jennifer at 732-872-0111 for reservations.
3/1: The Second Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held at J.J. Bitting Brewing Company, 33 Main St, Woodbridge, to benefit local charities. Noon; $5 admission. For more information call 732-634-2929.
3/3, 3/10, 3/24, and 3/31: A four-week Technique cooking class will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. Each class includes a three-course meal plus a lecture and demo. $250. For more information and to enroll call 973-300-4192.
3/4: A cooking class with chefs from the Scotland Run Country Club, Williamstown, will be held at Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St, Landisville. 6 PM; $47 plus tax. Tickets may be purchased at Bellview Winery or over the phone at 856-697-7172.
3/5: A Whiskey Classic will be held at the Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Rd, Morristown. 6:30 to 10 PM; $60. For tickets call 908-578-2726.
3/6: A Pinot Envy wine tasting class with artisanal cheeses, rustic breads, and six wines will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 7 to 8:30 PM; $60 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-845-5555.
3/6: A Regional Italy: Piedmont 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 group as a single diner, a couple, or more. For reservations call 908-658-9292.
3/7: A Celebrity Waiter Comedy Dinner will be held at Hawk Pointe Golf Club, 294 Rt 31 S, Washington, to benefit the Warren County Community College Foundation Mission. 6:30 PM; $75. For tickets log on to www.wcccfoundation.org.
3/8: A seven-course Friends of James Beard benefit dinner will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206, Bedminster. 5 PM; $150; James Beard Foundation members $130. For reservations and more information call 908-658-9292.
3/9: A Taste of the World will be held at Mayfair Farms, Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, to benefit the Rotary Club of West Orange. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Checks can be made payable to the West Orange Rotary Foundation, a 501(c)(3) (tax-deductible) corporation, and sent to: Dr. Dorie Cappiello, 492 Prospect Ave, West Orange 07052. For more information call Joe Gardner at 973-761-4555.
3/9: A small-batch bourbon and Camacho cigar dinner will be held at Smoke Chophouse Restaurant & Cigar Emporium, 36 Engle St, Englewood. 7 to 10 PM; $75 all inclusive. For reservations call 973-916-0707.
3/10: A Cristom Vineyards wine dinner with winemaker Steve Doerner will be held at CulinAriane, 33 Walnut St, Montclair. 7 PM; $95. For reservations call Amanti Vino at 973-509-9463.
3/10: A four-course Terraces Winery dinner will be held at Stage House Restaurant and Wine Bar, 366 Park Ave, Scotch Plains. 7 PM; $75 all inclusive. For reservations call 908-232-5050 or e-mail: [email protected].