2/4: The Deirdre’s House wine and chocolate tasting will be held at the Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza, 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.
2/5: The International Great Beer Expo will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadow, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, with 20-plus countries, 50-plus breweries, and 100-plus beers. Session one, 12:30 to 4 PM (doors open at noon), $40; session two, 5:30 to 9 PM (doors open at 5 PM), $40. For tickets, log on to www.greatbeerexpo.com.
2/8: A cooking class with executive chef Shane Cash will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. Learn how to prepare a four-course Farm to Table menu inspired by ingredients sourced from sustainable producers. Wine expert Alan Hallmark will present wine pairings and tastings to help you select the perfect wine for your dinner. Class size is limited to twelve. 6 PM; $300 for the four-class session (also includes February 15 and 22 and March 1). For reservations, call 609-584-7800.
2/9: A four-course large-format Torbreck wine dinner with winemaker Dave Powell will be held at the Wine School at Ninety Acres, 2 Main St, Peapack-Gladstone. 6:30 to 10 PM; $145 plus tax and 20 percent gratuity. For reservations, call 908-901-9500.
2/12: The Third Annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food & Family event, sponsored by 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. Local farmers and food artisans will be selling their products. For more information and a list of participating farms, food artisans, and friends, visit www.slowfoodnnj.org. Snow date February 13.
2/12: A champagne tasting will be held at the Long Shots Bar & Lounge on the Clubhouse Level, Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt 120, East Rutherford. 6 PM; $25 (excludes racetrack admission). No reservation necessary. Go to www.meadowlandsracetrack.com for more information.
2/15: A cooking class with executive chef Shane Cash will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. Learn how to prepare a four-course Farm to Table menu inspired by ingredients sourced from sustainable producers. Wine expert Alan Hallmark will present wine pairings and tastings to help you select the perfect wine for your dinner. Class size is limited to twelve. 6 PM; $300 for the four-class session. For reservations, call 609-584-7800.
2/22: A cooking class with executive chef Shane Cash will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. Learn how to prepare a four-course Farm to Table menu inspired by ingredients sourced from sustainable producers. Wine expert Alan Hallmark will present wine pairings and tastings to help you select the perfect wine for your dinner. Class size is limited to twelve. 6 PM; $300 for the four-class session. For reservations, call 609-584-7800.
2/21: A Wines and Food of Campania dinner will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson; 6:30 PM; $85 all-inclusive. For more information and reservations, call 732-842-3880.
2/22: A special VIP preview event, Taste of Atlantic City Restaurant Week, will be held at the Atlantic City Country Club, Shore Road and Leo Frasier Drive, Northfield, to benefit local charities. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $25. For ticket information, call 888-228-4748.
2/23: A multi-course Stag’s Leap wine dinner will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Rd, Rumson. 6:15 PM; $105 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 732-842-8088.
2/23: Restaurant Serenade, 6 Roosevelt Ave, Chatham, will host a Best Game in Town dinner, featuring game from the famed purveyor D’Artagnan. Company owner Ariane Daguin will be on hand to talk about game as guests enjoy a six-course menu paired with wines. 7 PM; $125 including wine, tax, and gratuity. For reservations, call 973-701-0303.
2/23: An Escoffier dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. Executive chef Shane Cash will use Georges Auguste Escoffier’s cookbook to create a unique meal paired with wines from France; 6 PM. For reservations and pricing information, call 584-7800.
2/25: An Italian-Inspired, Locally Grown dinner with executive chef Christopher Albrecht from Eno Terra, Kingston, will be held at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, New York City. 7 PM; $170, James Beard Foundation members $130. For reservations, call 212-627-2308.
2/25: A vertical tasting of Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $295. For reservations, call Alex Hall at 732-828-4444 ext 200.
2/27: A Grand Marshal Dinner to support the 2011 St Patrick’s Day parade will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 4 PM; $55. For reservations, call 609-265-9199.
2/28: A five-course Glenmorangie Scotch & Steak Dinner will be held at the Strip House, Westminster Hotel, 550 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston. 7 PM; $125 including tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 973-548-0050.
3/1: A cooking class with executive chef Shane Cash will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. Learn how to prepare a four-course Farm to Table menu inspired by ingredients sourced from sustainable producers. Wine expert Alan Hallmark will present wine pairings and tastings to help you select the perfect wine for your dinner. Class size is limited to twelve. 6 PM; $300 for the four-class session. For reservations, call 609-584-7800.
3/3: A Wine vs. Beer Dinner will be held at Witherspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon St, Princeton, featuring beers from Brooklyn Brewery. 6:30 to 10:30 PM; $123.75 including tax and gratuity. Call 609-924-6011 for tickets.