WINE AND CHOCOLATE TASTING
On February 4, the Deirdre’s House wine and chocolate tasting will be held at the Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, to benefit Deirdre’s House, a center for Morris County’s child victims who have suffered abuse and/or neglect or have witnessed domestic violence. 7 to 10 PM; $65. For tickets, call 973-631-5000 or log on to www.deirdreshouse.org.
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COOKING CLASSES AT MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
On February 3, Chef Kevin Sbraga, winner of Bravo TV’s national competition Top Chef, will offer cooking demonstrations at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison. Sbraga will do a breakfast demonstration at 9:30 AM, a “little feast” program at 4 PM, and a dinner demonstration at 6:15 PM in Crabiel Hall. His program is free, but registration is required and seating is limited. Additionally, the college is offering 30 cooking classes starting this month, which cost $50 each and include a tasting and copies of the recipes. For those who register and pay for any three classes at the same time, the cost is $99. For a complete list of classes and dates, visit www.middlesexcc.edu/profcom or call 732-906-2556.
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HALAL MENU OFFERED AT TRE PIANI, PRINCETON
Tre Piani, Forrestal Village, 120 Rockingham Row, Princeton, has a halal menu with beef and chicken breasts purchased through halal-certified sources including Khan Baba Market in Kendall Park. The beef is cooked in a separate cast-iron skillet, and the chicken is sautéed in its own pans. No alcohol is used in any of the halal dishes, and specialty nonalcoholic drinks are available. Menu items include rigatoni with chicken, grilled rib-eye steak, burgers, spicy grilled chicken breast, vegetarian cassoulet, pizzette, and local flounder. For reservations, call 609-452-1515.
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CHEFS WITH FLAIR FOOD & WINE TASTING
On January 31, a Chefs With Flair food and wine tasting will be held at the Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, to benefit the American Lung Association in New Jersey. Participating establishments include Bar Cara, Cinders Wood Fire Grill, Eclectic Grill (Hyatt Morristown), the Elijah’s Promise Culinary School, Fascino, McLoone’s Woodbridge Grille, Tim Schafer’s Cuisine, Uproot Restaurant, and Vine Restaurant. 5:30 to 9 PM; tickets are $35, $50, and $75. For reservations, call 908-685-8040.
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DINING DEALS
Through February 24, prix-fixe Thursdays are being offered in Asbury Park. For $15, visitors can enjoy three courses at Crust and Crumble, At the Table, and DJ’s Delights. Participating restaurants offering a $25 prix-fixe menu option include Dauphin Grille, Fish, Laila’s, Langosta Lounge, McLoone’s Asbury Grille, Restaurant Plan B, Synaxis, Taka, and Trinity and the Pope. For more information, log on to www.cityofasburypark.com.
The early-bird special at Black Trumpet, 1505 Ocean Avenue, Spring Lake, is served from 3 to 6:30 PM Mondays through Fridays, with prices starting at $14.99. For reservations call 732-449-4700.
An executive two-course prix-fixe lunch that will be served within a 45-minute span is being offered Mondays through Fridays from noon to 2:30 PM for $19 at Equus, 1 Mill Street, Bernardsville. For reservations, call 908-766-3737.
BYOB on Thursday nights at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, when the corkage fee of $30 is waived. For reservations, call 201-445-4115.
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