Food Events

1/16: An Art of Blending & Importance of Terroir (Dark Chocolate) class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 PM; $40. For reservations call 973-509-9463.

1/16: An Eating Local Year Round event, sponsored the Northern New Jersey Chapter of Slow Food in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, will be held at the Cultural Center, 300 Mendham Rd, Morris Township. Noon to 4 PM. This event will bring together many local farmers and food artisans for an afternoon of sampling and purchasing seasonal vegetables and fruits, grass-fed and finished beef and pork, poultry, eggs, cheeses, breads, teas, and prepared foods. For more information and list of participants visit www.slowfoodnnj.org. Snow date: January 23.

1/18: A five-course Paul Hobbs dinner will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $225 plus tax and service. For reservations call 732-828-4444.

1/18: A sake tasting dinner will be held at Komegashi Too, 99 Town Square Pl, Jersey City. 6 to 9 PM; $85 including tax, gratuity, and four hours of parking. For reservations call 201-533-8888.

1/19: A Healthy Quick Dishes cooking class and three-course tasting will be held at Mirabella Cafe, Barclay Farms Shopping Center, 210 E Rt 70, Cherry Hill. 6 PM; $40. For reservations call 856-354-1888.

1/19: A Soups & Sauces cooking class that includes a three-course meal and wine will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

1/20: A Merlot tasting with select hors d’oeuvres will be held at One 53, 153 Washington St, Rocky Hill. 6:30 PM; $60 per person plus tax and gratuity (prepaid with reservation). For reservations call 609-921-0153.

1/21: A Spanish wine tasting with tapas will be held at Mediterra, 29 Hulfish St, Princeton. 6 PM; $35. For reservations call 609-252-9680.

1/21: A Caribbean cooking class will be held at the Cooking School at La Campagne, 312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill. 7 to 9 PM; $45. Call 856-429-7647 for more information and reservations.

1/22: A Graceful Winter's Supper cooking class taught by Walter Leffler, executive chef at the Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 450 Rt 206, Bedminster. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $60. To register call 908-719-4966.

1/23: A Blessing of the Vineyards will be held at Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Rd, New Egypt. Laurita wines and food selections will be available for purchase, and live music will be featured. For more information call 609-758-8000.

1/23: A Wine & Cheese by Number class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 PM; $40. For reservations call 973-509-9463.

1/23: Michael Giletto, executive chef at the Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Dr, Skillman (609-466-4464), will be at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, NYC. 7 PM; $165, James Beard Foundation members $125. For reservations call 212-627-2308.

1/24: It’s All in the Bubbles: Sparkling Wines, a class taught by the Cape May Wine School, will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May. 1 to 3 PM; $30. For reservations call 800-275-4278.

1/25: A Spanish tapas cooking demonstration that includes a three-course meal with wine pairings will be taught by Chef Marilyn Schlossbach, owner of Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park. 7 to 9 PM; $70. Guests can purchase a three-class package for $190, which includes cooking classes on February 22 (Caribbean Cuisine) and March 29 (Farm to Table). For reservations call 732-455-3275.

1/25: A Cooking for Your Sweetheart class taught by Scott Snyder, executive chef at Boulevard Five72, Kenilworth, will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $50. To register call 973-258-4009.

1/25 to 1/28: A four-course Homestyle Classics dinner will be featured at Blackbird Dining Establishment, 619 Collings Ave, Collingswood; $30. For reservations call 856-854-3444; BYO.

1/26: A Stale Bread cooking class that includes a three-course meal and wine will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

1/27: A cooking class with executive chef Kevin Sbraga will be held at Rat’s, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. 6 PM; $50. Students must bring their own chef’s knife, paring knife, and peeler. For more information and to reserve your space call 609-584-7800.

1/27: A Harpoon Brewery beer dinner will be held at Legal Sea Foods, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 6:30 to 10 PM; $55 all inclusive. For reservations call 201-843-8483.

1/27: A Wines of Chile & Argentina class, with wines paired with traditional tapas, will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $30. For reservations call 609-265-9199.

1/28: A Taste of Winter Fest will be held at the Inn at Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge St, Lambertville. 7 to 9 PM; $40, under 21 no-alcohol ticket $30. To purchase tickets log on to www.winterfestival.net.

1/28: A chocolate and wine tasting, Chocolate's Very Best, will be held at the Crowne Plaza, 390 Forsgate Dr, Monroe. 6 to 9 PM; $50, or two for $80. For tickets call 732-745-8090.

1/28: An Italian Regional cooking class will be held at the Cooking School at La Campagne, 312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill. 7 to 9 PM; $45. Call 856-429-7647 for more information and reservations.

1/30: The Second Annual Winter Beer Fest will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. Sessions at 1 and 3 PM; $25. For reservations call 609-265-9199.

1/31: A Day of Chocolate that includes displays, demonstrations, and tastings will be held at the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, 103 College Farm Rd, North Brunswick. 2 to 5 PM; $20 before January 22, $25 at the door. For more information call 732-257-6424.

1/31: A four-course French regional dinner will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. Seatings start at 5 PM; $45. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

2/2: A six-course Antinori wine dinner with featured guest Alessia Antinori will be held at the Chart House, 1501 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken. 7 to 9 PM; $120. For reservations call 201-348-6628.

2/3: A cooking class with executive chef Kevin Sbraga will be held at Rat’s, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. 6 PM; $50. Students must bring their own chef’s knife, paring knife, and peeler. For more information and to reserve your space call 609-584-7800.

2/4: A Tuscan Favorites cooking class will be held at the Cooking School at La Campagne, 312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill. 7 to 9 PM; $45. Call 856-429-7647 for more information and reservations.

2/5: A Duckhorn wine dinner with Caymus Vineyards will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Routes 4 and 17, Paramus. 7 to 10 PM; $150 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-845-5555.

2/5: A wine and chocolate tasting will be held at the Hyatt Morristown, Headquarters Plaza, 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, to benefit Deirdre’s House, a social services center in Morris County for young victims of abuse and/or neglect and for children who have witnessed domestic violence. 7 to 10 PM; $65. For tickets call 973-631-5000.

2/7: The NJ Oyster Bowl, an oyster-eating benefit for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central & South Jersey, will be held at Blue Point Grill, 258 Nassau St, Princeton. 11 AM to 2 PM; $45 entry fee, or $200 per four-person corporate team. Contestants can register on-site at 11:30 AM. For more information call Blue Point Grill at 609-921-1211 or visit www.oysterbowlnj.com.

2/9: A Food & Wine Pairing cooking class that includes a three-course meal and wine will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

2/10: A cooking class with executive chef Kevin Sbraga will be held at Rat’s, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. 6 PM; $50. Students must bring their own chef’s knife, paring knife, and peeler. For more information and to reserve your space call 609-584-7800.

2/11: A Spanish Cuisine cooking class will be held at the Cooking School at La Campagne, 312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill. 7 to 9 PM; $45. Call 856-429-7647 for more information and reservations.