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.
2/27: 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: 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.
2/28: 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.
3/2: An Irish Cooking class with each course paired with wine or beer will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $50. For reservations call 609-265-9199.
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 five-course Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars dinner with guest speaker George Foote will be held at Elements, 163 Bayard Ln, Princeton. Seatings at 6 and 8 PM; $225 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 609-924-0078.
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.
3/5: A 2005 Bordeaux First vs. Second Labels event sponsored by the Essex County Wine Society will be held at the Montclair Women’s Club, 82 Union St, Montclair. 7:30 PM; members $66; guests $79. For more information and reservations call 908-766-9601.
3/5: A six-course American Gasthof Austrian wine pairing dinner presented by CoolVines and Za Restaurant will be held at Za Restaurant, 147 W Delaware Ave, Pennington. 7 PM; $85 all inclusive. For reservations call Robert Breen at CoolVines at 609-924-0039 or e-mail [email protected].
3/5 to 3/8: The Dionysian Society’s International Annual Gathering will be held at Le Mer, Beach and Pittsburgh Ave, Cape May, with seminars and dinners throughout the weekend; $698. For more information call 609-476-2728.
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].
3/11: Taste of Madison 2009 will be held at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Ferguson Recreation Center, 285 Madison Ave, Madison. 7 to 9 PM; $65. Proceeds from the event will fund community, national, and international Rotary projects. There will be a 5:30 PM VIP wine seminar and a VIP tasting hour from 6 to 7 PM; VIP tickets $100. General admission tickets, 7 to 9 PM, $65. For more information and tickets call 973-377-7830.
3/13: A wine pairing dinner will be held at Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 500 Route 73 N, Marlton. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $95. For reservations call 856-988-1351.
3/13: A Hunt for Red Napa wine tasting class with artisanal cheeses along with 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.
3/13 to 3/15: An Argentinean Wine Lover’s Getaway Weekend on the Beach will be held at the Golden Inn Resort Hotel, 7849 Dune Dr, Avalon. $175. For more information and reservations call 609-368-5155.
3/13 to 3/15: The NJ Food & Wine Festival presented by Moet Hennessy and Crystal Springs Resort will be held at Crystal Springs Resort, Grand Cascades Lodge, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg. 3/13: VIP dining event in the wine cellar, 8 PM ($400). 3/14: The Art of Blending Champagne seminar, 2 to 4 PM ($65), and Grand Tasting event, 6 to 10 PM ($80). Cocktail attire for women, jackets preferred for men. 3/15: Champagne brunch, 11 AM ($55). For more information and reservations log on to www.crystalgolfresort.com or call 973-827-5996.
3/15: A four-course Spring Harvest wine dinner will be held at A Toute Heure, 232 Centennial Ave, Cranford. 6:30 PM; $115 all inclusive. For reservations call CoolVines at 908-232-5050 or e-mail [email protected].
3/17: A five-course Neal Family Vineyards wine dinner with Mark Neal will be held at the Blue Bottle Café, 101 East Broad St, Hopewell. 7 PM; $99 all inclusive. For reservations contact CoolVines at 609-924-0039 or e-mail [email protected].
3/19: A three-course cooking class will be held at Bacio Italian Cuisine, 2801 Rt 130 N, Cinnaminson. 6:30 PM; $35. For reservations call 856-303-9100.
3/19: The Olde Mill Inn, 225 Rt 202, Basking Ridge, will be preparing a five-course meal with wine to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. 6 to 7 PM complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; 7 PM dinner with wine pairings. To make your reservation call 908-591-4138 or e-mail [email protected]. For the menu and more info visit www.tastingnewjersey.org.
3/20: A Regional America: Southern Food 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. 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.
3/20: An Italian Super Whites class with cheeses, sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ, 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.
3/21 and 3/22: The Atlantic City Beer Festival will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Miss America Way, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM to 5 PM; $36 per session in advance online; $45 at the door. For more information log on to www.acbeerfest.com.
3/23: A hands-on Timid Toddlers cooking class for children ages one to two and a half, plus an adult, will be held at the Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. 10 to 11 AM; $10. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Pop Shop at 856-869-0111.
3/24: A three-course Opus winemaker’s dinner will be held at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, hosted by wine director and sommelier Terri Baldwin and featuring a presentation by Michael Silacci, the winemaker at Opus Vineyards. $175 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 908-766-0002.
3/25: A demonstration cooking class with Chef Joe Messaglia from Mama Mia’s in Seaville 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.
3/26: A Night in France celebrity-chef dinner paired with wines will be held at the Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfield, with Chef Chris Scarduzio of Mia’s at Caesar’s. 6 to 10 PM; $99. For reservations call 609-236-4465.
3/27: A wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres to benefit Hudson County CASA, a nonprofit organization advocating for children in foster care, will be held at the Atrium at Harborside Financial Center, Jersey City. 5:30 to 9 PM; $60 in advance; $70 at the event. For tickets call 201-795-9855.
3/27: A four-course Flying Fish beer dinner with host Gene Muller, owner of Flying Fish Brewery of Cherry Hill, will be held at the Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. 7:30 PM; $65 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 609-884-5970.