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.
2/7: Executive chef Joseph Preziosi will have samples of Rosa Mexicano Kitchen products at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus. Noon to 2 PM; free.
2/7 and 2/8: A Chocolate & Wine: Wine Trail Weekend sponsored by the Garden State Wine Growers Association will be held throughout the state. For more information log on to www.newjerseywines.com.
2/8: A Rutherford Ranch Winery dinner with winemaker Tyson Wolf will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 5 to 8 PM; $100 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-845-5555.
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: An Evening of Burgundy Wines, with Nicolas Potel and Olivier Leflaive’s Franck Grux, will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Rd, Rumson. 7 PM; $130 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 732-842-8088.
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.
2/14: A Wine & Chocolate class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 1 PM; $30. For reservations call 973-509-WINE.
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.
2/18: A four-course Amayna wine dinner with Chilean winemaker Claudia Gomez Martinez will be held at Calico Grill, 180 Nassau St, Princeton. 7 to 9 PM; $75 all inclusive. For reservations call 609-924-0039.
2/19: A demonstration cooking class, the Marriage of Food and Wine, will be taught by nationally renowned wine and food educator John Ash at Viking Culinary Center, 4 Sperry Rd, Fairfield. 6:30 to 9 PM; $79. Enroll online at www.vikingcookingschool.com or call 973-244-1580.
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 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 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.
2/27: 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.
2/28: 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.
3/3, 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.