Food Events

9/4: An Outstanding in the Field dinner will be held at Mosefund Farm, 315 Mattison Reservoir Ave, Branchville, with executive chef Scott Anderson of Elements, Princeton, preparing the meal. 3 PM; $220. For tickets log on to www.outstandinginthefield.com.

8/30: The Third Annual Taste of the Quarter to benefit the United Way will be held at Tropicana Casino and Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Dishes will be featured from more than fifteen Quarter and Tropicana restaurants; 6 to 9 PM; $25. Tickets can be purchased at the IMAX box office on the third floor of the Quarter, online at www.ticketmaster.com, via phone at 800-745-3000, or at a United Way office.

9/4: A Tomato Festival will be held at Wilbraham Park, West Cape May, to benefit the WCM Shade Tree Commission. 9 AM to 5 PM. For more information call 609-884-8382. Rain date: 9/15.

9/4 and 9/5: A Craft Beer & BBQ Festival will be held at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Ave, Oceanport. 11:30 AM to 5 PM; admission to Monmouth Park is $3, ten two-ounce samples of your choice and a commemorative two-ounce pilsner tasting glass are $10, and BBQ will be available for cash purchase. For more information log on to www.monmouthpark.com.

9/6: A five-course wine and food tasting featuring the wines of Spain will be held at Blue Point Grill, 258 Nassau St, Princeton. 7 PM; $85. For reservations call Cool Vines at 609-921-1211.

9/10: A four-course dinner with canapés and cocktails to benefit Autism Speaks will be held at Uproot Restaurant, 9 Mount Bethel Rd, Warren. 6:30 PM; $80. For reservations call 908-834-8194.

9/10: A wine walk-around series with hors d’oeuvres will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $49. For reservations call 732-846-3216.

9/12: The Second Annual Farm Dinner will be held at Dreyer Farms, 831 Springfield Ave, Cranford, hosted by Boulevard Five 72, Kenilworth. 4 PM; $160 all-inclusive. For tickets contact Mary Kate at 908-709-1200 or [email protected].

9/12: A German Inspirations Sunday Supper will be held at A Toute Heure, 232 Centennial Ave, Cranford. 6:30 PM $60. For reservations call 908-276-6600.

9/13: A Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli tasting dinner and seminar with Francesco Mazzei will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson; $75 all-inclusive. For more information and reservations call 732-842-3880.

9/14: A three-course Crab and Lobster demonstration cooking class and lecture will be held at Andre’s Restaurant, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $80. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

9/14: The Art of Food, an epicurean tasting, wine tasting, and art auction with live music, will be held at the Glenburn Estate, 211 Hamburg Tpk, Riverdale. 7 to 10 PM; $50 in advance, $60 at the door. For tickets log on to www.riverdaleartcenter.org or call 973-513-9250.

9/15: A Portuguese wine dinner will be held at Rat’s, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton; 6 PM. Call 609-584-7800 for more information and reservations.

9/18: Enjoy food, beer, wine, and music at the Oktoberfest in the tent at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly (609-265-9199). 1 to 5 PM; $45. Tickets are on sale at High Street Grill and online at www.highstreetgrill.net.

9/18: The 25th Annual NJ Oktoberfest at Crystal Springs Resort will be held at Minerals Field, Rt 94, Vernon. Noon to 9 PM; free admission and parking. Log on to www.crystalgolfresort.com or call 973-827-2222 for more information.

9/18 and 9/19: Winefest 2010 will be held at Valenzano Winery, 1320 Old Indian Mills Rd, Shamong, with wine tastings, food, crafts, and more. Noon to 5:30 PM; $10 in advance, $15 at the gate (children free). For more information and tickets call 609-268-6731 or log on to www.valenzanowine.com.

9/18 and 9/19: Cadillac and Bon Appetit magazine are hosting the Cadillac Culinary Challenge at Bridgewater Commons with chefs Anthony Bucco of Uproot in Warren and Corey Heyer of the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville. The chefs will demonstrate their cooking skills at 11:30 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM each day. For more information and to register for the event, which is free and open to the public, visit www.cadillacchallenge.com.

9/19: A Fungus Fest will be held at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 53 E Hanover Ave, Morristown. 10 AM to 4 PM; suggested donation of $2.

9/19: In support of the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Mount Holly, High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly (609-265-9199), will hold a Halfway to St Patrick’s Day party/fundraiser in the tent. There will be Irish bands all day as well as food, beer, and wine for a nominal fee. Noon to 4 PM; $10 admission.

9/19: A five-course Annual Harvest Dinner will be held at Andre’s Restaurant, 188 Spring St, Newton. Reservations are available from 5 to 8 PM; $55. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

9/20: The Art of Two Palettes will be held on the campus of Elwyn New Jersey, 1667 East Landis Ave, Vineland, to raise money for Elwyn, a nonprofit organization that provides services for people of all ages with special needs. $50. For more information and tickets call 856-794-5300.

9/20: A Culinary Affair featuring a sampling of fine food and wines from local establishments will be held at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Rt 173 W, Hampton, to benefit the Hunterdon Hospice and visiting health and supportive services. 6 to 9 PM; $80. For tickets log on to www.aculinaryaffair.kintera.org or call 908-788-6141.

9/22: A Mexican Tapas Party cooking class taught by chef/author Joanne Weir will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills. Recipes demonstrated will be from Weir’s newest book, Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class. 11 AM to 2 PM; $75. To register log on to www.kingswebsite.com or call 973-463-6500.

9/23: A Cheers for Charity wine tasting hosted by the Edison Rotary Club will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Edison, 2055 Rt 27, Edison. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $35 before September 1, $40 afterward and at the door. For tickets call 732-589-4568.

9/23: A three-course dinner for two followed by a docent-led full moon tour of the Grounds for Sculpture will be held at Rat’s, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. 7 PM; $55 all-inclusive. For more information and reservations call 609-586-0616.

9/24 to 9/26: The Second Annual Summit Wine and Food Festival will be held at the Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Ave, Summit. For more information log on to www.summitwineandfood.com or call 908-277-6565.

9/25: Harvest Boot Camp will be held at Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes. The event will include a continental breakfast, grape harvesting and crushing, a deli lunch, and a wine tasting. 8 AM to 1 PM; $25. For reservations call 908-788-0400.

9/25: The McCarter Theatre’s Make a Scene With Eno Terra event, featuring food, beverage tastings, music, and dancing, will be held at the McCarter Theatre’s Scene Shop, Alexander Rd, Princeton, to benefit the theater. 8 to 11:45 PM; $75. For tickets contact Christine Murray at [email protected].

9/26: Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson, in conjunction with Winebow and Leonardo Locascio Selections, will hold a Winebow Portfolio Tasting with more than 50 Italian wines featured in Wine Spectator, The Wine Advocate, and Gambero Rosso, plus light snacks. Noon to 4 PM; $18 plus tax. For reservations call 732-842-3880.

9/26: A fall wine tasting will be held at Andre’s Restaurant, 188 Spring St, Newton. 5 to 8 PM; $25. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

9/26: The Epicurean Palette will be held at the Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. 1 to 4 PM; general $99, nonmembers $110, VIP tickets $350. VIP tickets include a champagne welcome, tours of the park and Seward Johnson’s art studio, access to an exclusive VIP lounge, and more. For tickets log onto www.epicureanpalette.org or call 609-689-1040 ext 112.

9/27: Oktoberfest will be held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, 1 E Franklin Tpk, Ho-Ho-Kus; 6 to 10 PM. Call 201-445-4115 for more information and reservations.

9/27: A three-course Hundred Year Dinner with wines, to celebrate the Highlawn Pavilion venue, will be held at Highlawn Pavilion, Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange; $85. For reservations call 973-731-3100.

9/28: A three-course Harvest demonstration cooking class and lecture will be held at Andre’s Restaurant, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.

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