Food Events

9/6: An outdoor barbecue will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. 1 PM; $30 plus drinks. For reservations call 908-658-9292.

9/7: A five-course Wines of the Burgundy Region dinner will be held at Blue Point Grill, 258 Nassau St, Princeton, in conjunction with Cool Vines, Princeton. $85 including tax and gratuity. For time information and reservations call 609-924-0039.

9/8: A book signing and discussion with Giuliano Hazan, author of Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes, will be held at Barnes & Noble, Princeton MarketFair, 3535 Rt 1, Princeton. 7:30 PM; seating is limited and begins at 6 PM on a first-come, first-seated basis. For more information call 609-897-9250.

9/10: A Buoncristiani winery event with winemaker Matt Buoncristiani will be held at Elements, 163 Bayard Ln, Princeton. Three options are available. Guests can participate at a cocktail mingle, with hors d’oeuvres and a presentation, from 5:30 to 6:30; $49. A six-course tasting menu will be available from 6:30 to 9 PM; $140 with wine; $75 for food only. Or guests who dine à la carte can enjoy a flight of five wines for $70. Pricing does not include tax or gratuity. For more information and reservations call 609-924-0078.

9/12: Boulevard Five72, 572 Boulevard, Kenilworth, will have a four-course farm harvest dinner with paired wines at Dreyer Farms, 831 Springfield Ave, Cranford. 5 PM; $125 all inclusive. For reservations call 908-709-1200.

9/12: The Fourth Annual Farm & Food Open House to benefit the Foodshed Alliance, a nonprofit grassroots organization devoted to promoting profitable, sustainable farming and locally grown, fresh, healthy food in northwestern New Jersey, will include farm tours and a harvest dinner. Farm tours 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM; dinner 5 to 8 PM at Donaldson Farms, 345 Allen Rd, Hackettstown. For more information and to purchase tickets log on to www.foodshedalliance.org or call 908-362-7967. Rain date September 13.

9/12: A St. Patrick’s Day party in September to raise money for the St. Patrick’s Day parade in March will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. This is an outdoor rain-or-shine event, and a tent will be erected. 1 to 5 PM; $10. For more information call 609-265-9199.

9/12: A wine tasting will be held in the library at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 4:30 to 8:30 PM; $25. For more information call 732-828-4444.

9/13: The Essex County Wine Society will host a wine dinner at Fascino, 331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 5 PM; $120; members $105. For more information and reservations call 908-766-9601.

9/13: A wine tasting will be held in the library at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 2:30 to 6:30 PM; $25. For more information call 732-828-4444.

9/13: A three-course dinner featuring the harvest bounty from local farms will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton; $35. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.

9/13: The Epicurean Palette will be held at Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton, to benefit Grounds for Sculpture. 1 to 4 PM; members $85; non-members $99. For tickets log on to www.epicureanpalette.org or call 609-584-7760.

9/13: The Seafood in Seaside Festival will be held on Grant Ave, Seaside Heights, with food provided by local restaurants, plus music, arts and crafts, and a flea market; 10 AM to 7 PM. For more information log on to www.seasideheightstourism.com.

9/15: A four-course Alsatian wine dinner will be held at Moghul, 1655-195 Oak Tree Rd, Edison. 6:30 to 10 PM; $75 including tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling Joe Canal’s at 732-726-0077.

9/15: Mexican Independence Day will be celebrated at CulinAriane, 33 Walnut St, Montclair, with wines provided by Amanti Vino, Montclair. Seatings at 5:30 and 8 PM; $90. For reservations call 973-744-0533 or 973-509-9463.

9/16: A Matetic Vineyards wine dinner will be held at Legal Sea Foods, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 6:30 to 10 PM; $85 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-843-8483.

9/16: A five-course Puglia wine dinner will be held at Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston. 6 to 9 PM; $80 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 609-497-1777.

9/16: A Fresh From the Local Farm Dinner will be held at Wightman’s Farms, 1111 Mount Kemble Ave, Morristown, to promote the importance of supporting New Jersey farms and agriculture. Food will be prepared by Ronnie’s All American Bar-B-Que Company. 4 to 7 PM; adult advance tickets $30, children ages twelve and under $10; on the day of the event, adults $40, children ages twelve and under $15. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the Morris County Soil Conservation District Website, www.mcscd.org, or call 973-285-2953.

9/16: A Jose Cuervo tequila dinner will be held at La Esperanza Restaurant & Bar, 40 E Gibbsboro Rd, Lindenwold. $55. For more information and reservations call 856-782-7114.

9/17: A three-course dinner and demonstration cooking class will be held at Bàcio Italian Cuisine, 2801 Rt 130 N, Cinnaminson. 6:30 PM; $35 plus tax and gratuity. For more information and reservations call 856-303-9100.

9/17: A food and wine event, Charity DiVino, will be held at the Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd, Mahwah, to benefit Gilda’s Club North Jersey and Shelter Our Sisters. 7 to 10 PM; $60; $75 at the door. For tickets call 201-739-2445.

9/19: A Craft Beer Fest will be held at Trump Marina, Huron and Brigantine Blvd, Atlantic City. 2 to 7 PM; $25. For more information log on to www.trumpmarina.com. Rain date 9/20.

9/19: A cooking class, Flash in the Pan Pasta Sauces, will be taught by Arlene Ward at Conturso’s Market & Fine Catering, 446 Rt 202, Red Barn Plaza, Towaco. 10 AM to noon; $49. For more information and to reserve a spot call 973-588-7888.

9/19 and 9/20: WineFest 2009 will be held at Valenzano Winery, 1320 Old Indian Mills Rd, Shamong. Noon to 5 PM; advance tickets $8, at the gate $10, children enter for free. For more information and to purchase tickets call 609-268-6731.

9/20: A four-course dinner featuring the harvest bounty from local farms will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton; $45. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.

9/21: A Culinary Affair featuring samplings of food and wine will be held at the Renaissance Plaza, 39 Rt 12, Flemington, to benefit the Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation. 6 to 9 PM; $70. For tickets call 908-788-6141.

9/22: A Harvest cooking class will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $65. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.

9/22: A five-course Weyerbacher beer dinner will be held at Acacia, 2637 Main St, Lawrenceville. 6:30 to 10 PM; $59.99. For reservations call 609-520-0008.

9/23: An Argentinean wine dinner will be held at the Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfield. 6 to 9 PM; $99. For reservations call 609-236-4465.

9/23: A Spanish Wine Exploration & Appreciation class with tapas will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $30. For reservations call 609-265-9199.

9/25: Chef Jesse Jones will be serving a five-course dinner with wines at the Union Elks Lodge #1583, 281 Chestnut St, Union. 6 to 10 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-580-2203.

9/25: The Annual Sunset at Sandy Hook dinner will be held at the Sea Gulls’ Nest Deck Restaurant, parking area D, Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, to benefit Clean Ocean Action. Dinner is from 6 to 8 PM, followed by dessert and dancing; $75. For tickets call 732-872-0111.

9/26: A Wag’n & Wine’n event will be held at Mill Race Village, Church & White Sts, Mount Holly, to benefit the Burlington County Animal Alliance. 2 to 6 PM; $25 in advance; $30 at the door. All human and animals friends welcome (the latter on leashes, please). For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.millraceshops.com or call 609-518-8895.

9/27: A Feast in the Fields presented by the 1895 Organic Farm and South Jersey Hot Chefs will be held at the 1895 Organic Farm, 303 Landing St, Lumberton. 4 to 7 PM; $45 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-546-8840 and mention this event.

9/27: A five-course dinner featuring the harvest bounty from local farms will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton; $55. For more information and reservations call 973-300-4192.

9/27: A Garden Harvest dinner will be held at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, with a family-style meal accompanied by cardamom-mint lemonade, blood orange iced tea, and Canyon Road wine and craft beer. 6 PM; $125 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call Tracey Mancini at 908-766-7300 ext 155.

10/1: A wine tasting and dinner buffet hosted by Wine Legend of Livingston will be held at the Manor, 111 Prospect Ave, West Orange, to benefit the Children’s Home Society of NJ. 6:30 to 10 PM; $85; $100 VIP ticket allows early admission at 6 PM plus admission to a special walk-around sake and scotch tasting. For tickets call 973-992-4441 or log on to www.winelegend.com.

10/1: A wine sampling with gourmet cheeses, chocolates, and music will be held at the Clinton Inn Hotel, 145 Dean Dr, Tenafly, to benefit Giants of Generosity, a volunteer organization helping people in communities who are experiencing desperate times. 7 to 10 PM; $80 at the door. For more information call 201-567-2622.

10/3: The Hopewell Harvest Fair will be held on the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School. 10 AM to 4 PM. Farmers and local food producers will be in attendance, and meats, produce, flowers, and artisanal foods will be available. For more information log on to www.hopewellharvestfair.org. Rain date 10/4.

10/3 and 10/4: An Octoberfest will be held at Westfall Winery, 141 Clove Rd, Montague. Complimentary brats and dogs, discounted wines by the glass, and live music will be featured. Noon to 4 PM; $5. Reservations are not required. For more information call 973-293-3428.





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