6/13: A single-malt scotch tasting will be held at Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet, 489 Rt 1 S, Iselin. 1 to 3 PM; $15 plus tax. For reservations call 732-726-0077.
6/13: Dan Aykroyd will be autographing bottles of his Crystal Skull Vodka, at the special price of $49.99, and having a complimentary tasting of his wines at Stew Leonard’s Wines of Clifton, 345 Allwood Rd, Clifton. 11:30 to 1:30 PM. For more information call 973-859-7700.
6/13 & 6/14: The NJ Seafood Festival will be held at Silver Lake Park, Fifth and Ocean Ave, Belmar. 11 AM to 7 PM; free admission and trolley to the festival from Belmar marina, downtown, and the Belmar train station. For more information call 732-681-3700.
6/15: A book signing and cooking demonstration, Cooking on a Budget With The Basic Art of Italian Cooking, with chef/author Maria Liberati will be held at the Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy, Willingboro. 7 to 8:30 PM; free. For more information call 609-877-6668.
6/16: A five-course Grassfed Gourmet wine dinner will be held at Eno Terra Restaurant, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston. The menu will feature grass-fed organic beef, pastured poultry and eggs, and handmade farmstead cheeses. 6 to 9 PM; $80. For reservations call 609-497-1777.
6/18: Learn how to make mojitos, mint mojitos, mango mojitos, and raspberry caipirinhas, while noshing on hors d’oeuvres, at a hands-on mixology class that will be held at Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City. 7 to 9 PM; $35. To register call 201-395-0300.
6/18: A Chefs at the Shore VI food event will be held at the Atlantic City Aquarium, 800 N New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City, to benefit the marine and environmental education programs of the Atlantic City Aquarium and the scholarship fund of the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey. 5:30 to 9 PM; $50. To purchase tickets call 609-348-2880 ext 22.
6/19: A five-course Sam Adams beer dinner will be held at T-Bones, Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater. 7 PM; $49.99 plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. For reservations call 908-482-0007.
6/19: A Malbec wine tasting reception will be held at Morton’s the Steakhouse, Caesars Casino, 2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City. 6 to 7:30 PM; $45. For reservations call 609-449-1044.
6/19: A Salumifest wine dinner will be held at Berta’s Chateau, 7 Grove St, Wanaque. 7:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-835-0992.
6/20: Chef Ariane Duarte of CulinAriane Restaurant, Montclair, will present a demonstration and tasting at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus. 11 AM; free. For more information call 201-576-0100.
6/20 & 6/21: The Opa! Big Fat Greek Festival: A Taste of Greece in Hunterdon County will be held at Razberry’s Banquet Center, Rt 12 E, Flemington, to benefit the Greek Orthodox Parish Building Fund. June 20, noon to 10 PM; June 21, noon to 8 PM; open to the public; free admission and parking. For more information and directions visit www.go-church.org or call the parish office at 908-782-9741.
6/23: A Dogfish Head Craft Brewery beer pairing dinner will be held at Restaurant Passionne, 77 Walnut St, Montclair. 7:30 PM; $75. For reservations call Amanti Vino at 973-509-9463.
6/24: A Cabernet Sauvignon of Napa wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres will be held at One 53, 153 Washington St, Rocky Hill. 6:30 PM; $50. Call 609-921-0153 for reservations.
6/25: A Soups & Sauces cooking class, which includes a three-course dinner, will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.
6/25: A Robert Kacher wine tasting with antipasto and appetizers will be held at Scaturro’s, 841 Rt 73, Marlton. 7 to 9 PM; $35. For reservations call 856-985-4560.
6/27: A fundraiser, Blast BB, will be held on the Battleship NJ, Camden. The evening includes lobster tail and filet mignon for dinner, plus music, an open bar, and a VIP viewing area for fireworks. 5 to 10 PM; $175. For tickets call 866-877-6262 ext 102.
6/27 & 6/28: The East Coast Slow Food & Wine Festival will be held at Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd, Pennington. Noon to 5 PM; $35. For more information log on to www.slowfoodandwinefestival.com or call 609-890-8188.
6/29: Chef’s Night, a wine and food charity event, will be held at the Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, to benefit Elijah’s Promise and its Promise Jobs Culinary School. 6 to 9 PM; $125. For tickets call 732-545-9002 ext 110 or log on to www.elijahspromise.net.
7/12: A four-course Crab & Lobsterfest will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.