10/16: Steakhouse 85, 85 Church St, New Brunswick, will be hosting a tailgate party and pig roast at the new Meadowlands Stadium for the Rutgers vs. Army game; $75. The restaurant will also provide transportation to and from the game. For more information and reservations call 732-247-8585.
10/17: The Third Annual Heirloom Garlic Festival will be held at the Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 1 to 5 PM; free. For more information call 201-656-2240 or visit www.hobokenmuseum.org.
10/18: Gary’s Wine & Marketplace’s 19th Annual Grand Tasting will be held at the Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Rd, Morristown, to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry, Atlantic Hospice, and the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital. 6 PM VIP admission $100, 7 PM general admission $75, Tasters Guild $65. For tickets log on to www.garyswine.com/local/events/grand_tasting.html or call 973-633-3900.
10/18: An Opus One wine dinner will be held at Smoke Chophouse, 36 Engle St, Englewood. 7 PM; $125. For reservations call 201-541-8530 or e-mail [email protected].
10/18: A tasting dinner and seminar featuring Mastroberardino, Terradora Dipaolo, and Feudi di San Gregorio will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson; $75 all-inclusive. For more information and reservations call 732-842-3880.
10/20: A four-course wine tasting dinner will be held at Ristorante Nicchio, 1000 Main St, Belmar. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $45. For more information and reservations call 732-280-1132.
10/21: A Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Crest wine dinner will be held at the Melting Pot, 2 Bridge Ave, Red Bank. 5 to 9 PM; $65 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 732-219-0090.
10/21: A Super Tuscan dinner will be held at Brandl Restaurant, 703 Belmar Plaza, Belmar. 7 to 9 PM; cost to be determined. For reservations call 732-280-7501.
10/21: A food, wine, and beer tasting, Autumn Culinaire, will be held at the Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County. 6 to 9:30 PM; $85. For tickets call 609-656-1000 or log on to www.bbbsmercer.org.
10/21 and 10/22: Nicolette (Nicky) Mesiah, owner of Mesiah Event Planners and a graduate of Peter Kump’s Cooking School, will be at Bloomingdale’s Short Hills from 12 to 3 PM, offering samples of Miss Nicky’s Gourmet Toffee. Her Website is at www.missnickys.com.
10/22: A Bacchanalia Wine Festival will be held at Napa Valley Grille, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 7 to 11 PM; $75 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-845-5555.
10/23: A Get Stuffed at Phillips Seafood cooking class taught by Chef Paul Drew will be held at Phillips Seafood, Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM; $65 including chef demo, wine, lunch, and a swag bag to go. To register call 609-348-2273.
10/23: A book signing with Ace of Cakes’ Duff Goldman will be held at Chef Central, Paramus Towne Square, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus; 2 to 5 PM. For more information call 201-576-0100.
10/23: An All-American Steakhouse cooking class taught by Cardie Mortimer will be held at Chefs Lab, 345 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 6 to 8:30 PM; $65. To register log on to www.chefslaboratory.com or call 973-746-1260.
10/23: Oktoberfest will be celebrated at Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt 120, East Rutherford. 6 to 11 PM; $40 plus tax and gratuity, including unlimited beer samplings, an all-you-can-eat buffet, clubhouse admission, and a live racing program. For reservations call 201-THE-BIGM (843-2446).
10/23: Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair, will celebrate its fifth birthday with Oktoberfest 2010 at the Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St, Montclair. This “all you can eat, drink, and dance” celebration is $75 for general admission at 7:30 PM or $150 for early entry at 6:30 PM. For more information and tickets call 973-509-9463.
10/23: A Say Cheese class taught by Teresa LeDonne will be held at the Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park, Brighton Gardens, 21 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park. 10 AM to noon; $70. To register log on to www.theadultschool.org.
10/24: Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Ave and Second Ave, Asbury Park, will host a Boobs for Life charity brunch to benefit local breast cancer organizations. Noon to 4 PM; prix-fixe menu $25, regular lunch menu also available. For reservations call 732-455-3275.
10/25: The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction: International Flavors will be held at the Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton. 6 to 9 PM; $100. For tickets call 609-655-7400.
10/25: A lecture by Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary will be held at the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. 6:30 PM; free. Call 732-987-2263 for reservations, which are required.
10/25: Sample food from area restaurants and enjoy a Q&A with local chefs at an evening event, Montclair: A Multicultural Food Mecca, sponsored by the Adult School of Montclair. Participating restaurants include 32 Church Street, Chia Asian Bistro, Dai Kichi Japanese Restaurant, Greek Taverna, Montclair Station, QBS (a Cuban kitchen on wheels), and Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza. The moderator will be Karen Schloss Diaz, a food and beverage consultant and columnist for the Montclair Times. The event will be held at the George Inness Annex of Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair; 7 to 9 PM; $25. For more information call 973-746-6636, and to register log on to www.adultschool.org.
10/25: A food and wine event, the Third Annual Taste for Empowerment for Spina Bifida, will be held at L’Affaire Fine Catering, 1099 Rt 22 E, Mountainside, to raise money for services to individuals and families who are living with spina bifida. 6:30 PM; $50. For tickets e-mail [email protected], log on to www.thesbrn.org/events/taste-of-empowerment, or call 908-782-7475.
10/25: A Bouchaine wine dinner with executive chef Thomas Ciszak will be held at Chakra, W 144 Rt 4 E, Paramus. 6:30 PM; $65 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-556-1530.
10/26: A cooking class, Deliciously Healthy Fall Desserts, taught by Bernadette Armiento will be held at South Orange Middle School, room 387, 70 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange. 7 to 9 PM; $27. To enroll log on to www.ssreg.com/som or call 973-378-7620.
10/26: A champagne and sparkling wine tasting will be held at Komegashi Too, 99 Town Square Pl, Jersey City. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $40. For reservations call 201-533-8888.
10/27, 11/3, and 11/10: A Wine and Cheese Pairing class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair, taught by Sharon Sevrens, proprietor of Amanti Vino; Will Sugerman, certified sommelier; and cheese monger Michael Trullinger. 7 to 8:30 PM; $60. For more information call the Montclair Adult School at 973-746-6636, and to register log on to www.adultschool.org.
10/28: A three-course dinner and cooking demonstration will be held at Bacio Italian Cuisine, 2806 Rt 130 N, Cinnaminson. 6:30 PM; $35. For reservations call 856-303-9100; BYO.
10/28: A four-course Harvest Wine Dinner will be held at the Atlantic City Country Club, 900 Shore Rd, Northfield. 6 to 10 PM; $79. For reservations call 609-236-4408.
10/28: A four-course Glenfiddich scotch tasting and dinner will be held at Copeland Restaurant, Westin Governor Morris, 2 Whippany Rd, Morristown. 6:45 PM; $50 all-inclusive. For reservations call 973-451-2619.
10/29: A Farm to Table Vegetarian Feast cooking class taught by Bernadette Armiento will be held at Chefs Lab, 345 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 6 to 9 PM; $65. To register log on to www.chefslaboratory.com or call 973-746-1260.
10/29: A Masquerade Ball with live music and a two-hour open bar and buffet dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton; 8 PM. Call 609-584-7800 for more information and reservations.
10/29: A Harvest for Hunger wine tasting and live wine auction along with hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be held at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, to benefit the Cathedral Soup Kitchen. 7 to 10 PM; $60. For tickets call 856-964-6771.
10/30: The Wine School at Ninety Acres Culinary Center at Natirar, 2 Main St, Peapack-Gladstone, will be celebrating Oktoberfest with a three-hour interactive beer class with food. Noon to 3 PM; $65. For reservations call 908-901-9500.
10/30 and 10/31: A War of the Worlds Mystery Weekend will be held at the Carroll Villa Hotel/Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. Prices start at $588 plus tax and include two nights’ lodging at the hotel, a wine and cheese reception on Friday evening, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and a souvenir. Extend your weekend and stay Sunday night for $70, including 30 percent off dinner Sunday night and a voucher for a full breakfast on Monday morning. You’ll also be able to attend happy hour in the bar on Sunday from 4 to 6. For more information and reservations call 877-275-8452 or 609-884-9619.
11/1: Alla Salute: An Evening of Italian Wines, Foods and Travel will be held at the Bernards Inn, with 150 wines to taste that will also be available for retail purchase, along with Italian foods prepared from the Mamma Agata cookbook, highlighted by the special appearance of Agata’s daughter, Chiara Lima. Marlene Iaciofano of Gourmet Getaways will present information on an upcoming travel opportunity sponsored by the Bernards Inn. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $60 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call Tracey Mancini at 908-766-7300 ext. 155.
11/1: A Healthy Smoothies cooking class taught by Bernadette Armiento will be held at Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair. 7 to 9 PM; $30. For questions call 973-746-6636; to register log on to www.adultschool.org.
11/1: A Festival of Flavors wine and food tasting will be held at the Park Ridge Marriott, 300 Brae Blvd, Park Ridge, to benefit Youth Consultation Service, a nonprofit children’s social service agency. 6 to 9 PM; $75. For more information and tickets call Kathy at 201-678-1312 ext 128.
11/1: An Eat, Drink and Share food and wine event will be held at Pines Manor, Rt 27, Edison, to benefit Rotary District 7510. 6 to 9:30 PM; $50. For more information call 609-586-2693.
11/1: A tasting dinner and seminar featuring the wines of Renato Ratti will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 W River Rd, Rumson; $85 all-inclusive. For more information and reservations call 732-842-3880.
11/4: A 2010 kick-off party in celebration of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week will be held at the Spring Lake Manor, Rt 71, Spring Lake Heights, with 25 chefs and 25 wines under $25. 6 to 10 PM; $35 in advance, $45 at the door. To purchase tickets log on to www.jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com.
11/5: A Wine & Cheese Tasting Fundraiser will be held at Sickles Market, 1 Harrison Ave, Little Silver, to benefit Holiday Express, an organization that delivers music, food, gifts, financial support, and friendship to adults and children who are physically and mentally disabled, living with AIDS, or homeless, as well as to the isolated elderly and others in need of the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year. 7 to 10 PM; $125. For tickets log on to www.sickleswineandcheese.com or call Tori Sickles at 732-741-9563.
11/5: The Fifth Annual Harvest Wine Festival will be held at the Hilton Short Hills, 41 John F. Kennedy Pkwy, Short Hills. 7 to 10 PM; $69 until October 15, $75 until November 1, $84 after November 1. For tickets log on to www.newjerseywinefestivals.com or call 866-811-4111.
11/5: As part of the Dinner and an Artist series, a French dinner with Henri Matisse will be held at Georgian Court University, north dining room, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, with Lisa Festa, PhD, assistant professor of art. 6:30 PM; $37 including a multi-course French dinner and lecture. For more information and reservations log on to www.georgian.edu or call 732-987-2263.
11/8: A tasting dinner and seminar featuring the wines of Bertani will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson; $85 all-inclusive. For more information and reservations call 732-842-3880.
11/9: A Country French cooking class will be held at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 6 to 9 PM; $65. For more information call 609-343-4829 or visit www.atlantic.edu/conted.
11/9: A Unibroue beer pairing dinner will be held at CulinAriane, 33 Walnut St, Montclair, with wines provided by Amanti Vino, Montclair. 7:30 PM; price to be determined. For reservations call Amanti Vino at 973-509-9463.
11/9: A cooking class, Morning Muffin Madness, taught by Bernadette Armiento will be held at South Orange Middle School, room 387, 70 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange. 7 to 9 PM; $27. To enroll log on to www.ssreg.com/som or call 973-378-7620.
11/10: A Puglia wine dinner will be held at Mediterra Restaurant, 29 Hulfish St, Princeton. 6 to 8:30 PM; $45 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 609-252-9680.
11/10: Il Michelangelo Restaurant, 91 Elcock Ave, Boonton, will have a wine tasting dinner at 7 PM. Call 973-316-1111 for more information and reservations.
11/11: A cooking class, Let’s Talk Turkey, taught by Chef Jesse Jones will be held at South Orange Middle School, room 387, 70 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange. 6:30 to 9 PM; $47. To enroll log on to www.ssreg.com/som or call 973-378-7620.
11/12: A Tailgate Party: An American Art Form cooking class taught by Cardie Mortimer will be held at Chefs Lab, 345 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 6 to 9 PM; $65. To register log on to www.chefslaboratory.com or call 973-746-1260.
11/12: The fourth annual wine tasting and food event will be held at Wedgwood Country Club, 200 Hurffville Rd, Turnersville, to benefit the Washington Township Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $40, $75 for two tickets purchased together. For tickets call 856-227-1776.
11/12: A four-course Palmaz wine dinner will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Rd, Rumson. 6:30 to 10:30 PM; $95. For more information and reservations call 732-842-8088 or log on to www.eventbrite.com/event/837638399.
11/13: A Christmas Phillips Style cooking class taught by Chef Paul Drew will be held at Phillips Seafood, Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM; $65 including chef demo, wine, lunch, and a swag bag to go. To register call 609-348-2273.
11/13: A Traditional Desserts for Holidays class taught by Teresa LeDonne will be held at the Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park, Brighton Gardens, 21 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park. 10 AM to noon; $70. To register log on to www.theadultschool.org.
11/14: An Italian wine and cheese tasting will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson. Noon to 4 PM; $20. For reservations call 732-842-3880.