2/5: A five-course Argentinean wine dinner hosted by Uncorked Consultants will be held at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park. 6:30 to 10 PM; $95 all inclusive. For reservations call 973-5-WINE-54.
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: A special bar menu will be available on Super Bowl Sunday while you watch the game in the Library Bar at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville. For more information contact Tracey Mancini at 908-766-0002.
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.
2/7: A Writers Festival with performances by many local and not-so-local writers and a buffet dinner will be held at Restaurant Plan B, 705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park. 4 PM; $15. For reservations call 732-807-4710; BYO.
2/8: A four-course Francesco Rinaldi wine pairing dinner with winemaker Paola Rinaldi will be held at Fascino, 331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 7:30 PM; $90. For reservations call Amanti Vino at 973-509-WINE.
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.
2/9: A panel discussion, Princeton Foodies and the Food and Places They Love, will be held at the Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton. Panelists are Sue Gordon, Phyllis Knight, Linda Prospero, and food critic/columnist Pat Tanner. 7 PM; free. For more information call 609-924-9529.
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.
2/17: 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.
2/18: Ariane Daguin of D’Artagnan, Inc, Newark, will be at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, NYC, to celebrate D’Artagnan’s 25th anniversary. The feast will be prepared by Gascon chefs, each of whom will craft a course inspired by D’Artagnan’s premium foie gras, duck, goose, and other decadent products. The meal will be accompanied by a selection of fine regional wines, including Cahors, Madiran, Jurançon, and Armagnac. 7 PM; $250, James Beard Foundation members $200. For reservations call 212-627-2308.
2/18: Learn how to make Love Portion #9, Sexy Love, and Perfect Love cocktails, while noshing on complimentary hors d’oeuvres, at a Some Like It Hot cocktail class at Liberty House Restaurant 78 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City. Recipe cards will be given to attendees. 7 PM; $30. For reservations call 201-395-0300.
2/19: A Wine Lover’s Luncheon with Anthony Pino, chef/owner of Bin 14 Trattoria & Wine Bar, Hoboken, will be held at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, NYC. Noon; $90, James Beard Foundation members $75. For reservations call 212-627-2308.
2/22: A Wines of Italy diner will be held at Jeffrey’s of Westfield, 114 Central Ave, Westfield. 7 PM; $65. For reservations call 908-232-4517.
2/22: A Caribbean Cuisine cooking demonstration that includes a three-course meal with wine pairings will be taught by chef/owner Marilyn Schlossbach at Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park. 7 to 9 PM; $70. For reservations call 732-455-3275.
2/23: A Lotsa Pasta 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.
2/23 to 2/25: A three-course Salute to Semolina dinner will be featured at Blackbird Dining Establishment, 619 Collings Ave, Collingswood; $25. For reservations call 856-854-3444; BYO.
2/25: Lidia Bastianich will be at Chef Central, Paramus Towne Square, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus, for a book signing, tasting, and Q&A. 6:30 PM; free. For more information call 201-576-0100.
2/25: Learn how to make Love Portion #9, Sexy Love, and Perfect Love cocktails, while noshing on complimentary hors d’oeuvres, at a Some Like It Hot cocktail class at Stone House at Stirling Ridge, 50 Stirling Ave, Warren. Recipe cards will be given to attendees. 7 PM; $30. For reservations call 908-754-1222.
2/25: 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.
2/29: A Farm-to-Table Caribbean Cuisine cooking demonstration that includes a three-course meal with wine pairings will be taught by Chef Marilyn Schlossbach at Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park. 7 to 9 PM; $70. For reservations call 732-455-3275.
3/1: More than 60 businesses and restaurants will be at the Fourteenth Annual International Chef’s Night Out at Poland Springs Arena, Ritacco Center, 245 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River. The event will be sponsored by the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education. 6 to 9 PM; $50 in advance, $60 at the door. For more information and tickets call 732-240-6414 ext 3339.
3/4: A Whisky Classic featuring more than 100 single-malt scotches plus wine and beer will be held at the Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Rd, Morristown. 6:30 to 10 PM; $60 including dinner, kosher ticket price $75. For tickets and more information call 908-578-2726.