4/2: A casual wine tasting with food provided by Saluté will be held at the Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair, to benefit the Montclair Public Library Foundation. Wines will be supplied by Amanti Vino, Montclair, and Jay McInerney, author and Wall Street Journal wine critic, will be making a special appearance. 7:30 to 10 PM; $85 to $200. Premier Cru tickets, $200, allow for a 6:30 PM admission featuring rare and collectible cult wines unavailable later in the evening, the chance to meet McInerney before the crowds arrive, an entry to win a gift certificate for a bottle of 2005 Bryant Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (estimated value $600), and more. To purchase tickets, log on to www.montclairplf.org or call 973-744-0500 ext 2222.
4/3: Due Terre Enoteca, 107 Morristown Rd, Bernardsville, will host a walk-around French wine tasting featuring more than 35 wines with finger foods. Noon to 4 PM; $25. Wines will be available for purchase at retail prices after the event. For reservations, call 908-221-0040.
4/4: A four-course dinner featuring kosher wines will be held at Kuzina by Sofia, Sawmill Shopping Center, 404 Rt 70 W, Cherry Hill; $35. For more information and reservations, call 856-429-1061.
4/5: A wine and martini tasting to benefit the Community YMCA will be held at Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Ave, Rumson. 7 to 10 PM; $125. For tickets, call the Y at 732-671-5505 ext 20.
4/5: A Nicolas Feuillatte champagne dinner will be held at Restaurant Latour, Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg. 6:30 PM; $95. For reservations, call 973-827-0548.
4/6: A six-course Craft Beer Dinner with Rick Reed, owner of Cricket Hill Brewery, will be held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, 1 East Franklin Tpk, Ho-Ho-Kus. 7 PM; $48 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 201-445-4115.
4/8: A Spring Wine Festival with light hors d’oeuvres and live jazz will be held at the Short Hills Hilton, 41 JFK Pkwy, Short Hills. 7 to 10 PM; $79 through April 3, $84 from April 4 on. For tickets, call 866-811-4111.
4/8: A BYOB wine dinner will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $120. For more information and reservations, call 732-846-3216.
4/10: The Youth Education in the Arts Food and Wine Fest 2011 will be held at Taos Restaurant & Lounge, 356 Paterson Ave, East Rutherford, to benefit the Cadets Drum Corps and Youth Education in the Arts programs. 1 to 5 PM; $79. For tickets, call 610-821-0345 ext 121.
4/10: A Spring Teatime Lunch with owner/pastry chef Andrea Lekberg and pastry chef Erica Leahy from the Artist Baker, Morristown, will be held at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, New York City. Noon; $95, James Beard Foundation members $80. For reservations, call 212-627-2308.
4/11: Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Princeton, a benefit that supports efforts to end childhood hunger, will be held at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Blvd, Princeton. Beneficiary organizations include Mercer Street Friends, Isles, HomeFront, and the Food Bank of South Jersey. Participating restaurants include Anton’s at the Swan, the Brothers Moon, Eno Terra, the Frog and the Peach, Salt Creek Grille, and Tre Piani. 6 to 9 PM; $85. For tickets, log on to http://strength.org/princeton or call 877-26-TASTE.
4/11: A tapas and wine tasting with Cristina Torres of Marimar Estates Winery will be held at Mediterra, 29 Hullfish St (Palmer Square), Princeton. 6 to 7:30 PM; $30. For reservations, call 609-252-9680.
4/12: A five-course Seghesio Family Vineyards winemaker’s dinner with Cathy Seghesio will be held at One 53, 153 Washington St, Rocky Hill. 6:30 PM; $135 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 609-921-0153.
4/12: A Spring Into the Caribbean cooking class taught by Chef Jesse Jones will be held at South Orange Middle School, room 387, 70 North Ridgewood Rd, South Orange. 6:30 to 9 PM; $47. To enroll, log on to www.ssreg.com/som or call 973-378-7620.
4/13: Conversations With the Chef, a series sponsored by the YJCC of Bergen County, will be held at Picnic, the Restaurant, 14-25 Plaza Rd, Fairlawn, with chef/owner Christine Nunn. 11:30 AM; $48, YJCC members $38; includes lunch. To register, call 201-666-6610 ext 222 or e-mail [email protected].
4/14: A five-course Columbia Crest wine dinner with winemaker Juan Munoz Oca will be held at Caffe Aldo Lamberti, 2011 Rt 70 W, Cherry Hill. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $75 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 856-663-1747.
4/14: The Princeton Farmers’ Market will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton, from 11 AM to 5 PM. On May 19, the outdoor weekly farmers’ markets will begin in the plaza and will continue through November 17. For more information, call 609-356-0558.
4/16: An Easter in Greece cooking class taught by executive chef Todd Villani will be held at the Park Avenue Bar & Grill, 3417 Park Ave, Union City. For time and cost information and reservations, call 201-617-7274.
4/16: A Seafood cooking class will be held at Phillips Seafood Restaurant, Level 3 of Pier Shops at Caesars, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM; $65. For reservations, call 609-348-2273.
4/18: A Brunello di Montalcino seminar, tasting, and dinner will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson. 6:30 PM; $85 all-inclusive. For reservations, call 732-842-3880.
4/20: A Wild Mushroom dinner paired with wines from Burgundy and California will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton; 6 PM. For pricing information and reservations, call 609-584-7800.
4/29: A wine tasting to benefit Curémonos, a grassroots, community-based organization that helps medically underserved women who are dealing with breast health concerns or a breast cancer diagnosis, will be held at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park. 7:30 to 10:30 PM; $85 in advance, $95 at the door. For tickets, call 908-264-9199.
4/29: The Canal’s of Hamilton Specialty Foods & Spring Wine Festival will be held at Hilton Garden Inn, 800 Rt 130, Hamilton, with 50 percent of ticket sales benefiting the American Red Cross Central New Jersey Chapter. 7 to 10 PM; $40 in advance, $50 at the door. For tickets, call 609-585-1955.
4/30: The Third Annual Spring Craft Beer Fest by High Street Grill, Mount Holly, will be held at the Historic Burlington County Prison Museum, with more than 50 beers, lots of food, live music, and tours of the prison. 1 to 5 PM; $35. For ticket information, call 609-265-9199.
4/30: A Hoppy Belgian Brews class will be taught by John Hoyos of Hunterdon Brewing at Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair. 4 PM; $30. To reserve a seat, call 973-509-9463.