BOULEVARD FIVE72 FARM DINNER
On September 18, a dinner hosted by Boulevard Five72, Kenilworth, will be held at Dreyer Farms, 831 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, to benefit the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative (http://sarcomahelp.org). Dishes tentatively being presented include…
Hors d’oeuvres: green bean tempura, caponata polenta tart, ancho chili shrimp corn dog, spicy yellowfin tuna roll, scallop ceviche, duck confit spring roll
(Jersey Peach cocktail, made with Monmouth County’s Laird’s Applejack brandy, fresh Jersey peach nectar, St. Germain, soda, and a touch of lemon)
Amuse bouche: sweet corn chowder with day-boat scallop, corn salsa, and avocado
Jersey peach and arugula salad with prosciutto, Cayuga blue, and pomegranate dressing
(2008 Chateau Montelena Riesling, Potter Valley)
Wild sockeye salmon with ratatouille, mascarpone polenta, and caper and basil pesto
(2008 Benzinger Chardonnay, Carneros)
Colorado lamb chops with artichokes, vanilla cauliflower purée, and tomato confit
(2006 Paul Dolan Deep Red, Mendocino)
Strawberry napoleon with goat cheese, ginger crème, and basil gelato
(Parducci True Grit Petite Sirah, Mendocino)
Each wine is 100 percent organic, biodynamic, or certified sustainable. 3:30 PM; $125 plus tax and gratuity. For tickets, call 908-709-1200.
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CHEF HUMBERTO CAMPOS JR. AT KINGS, SHORT HILLS
On September 13, chef/owner Humberto Campos Jr. from Lorena’s, 168 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, will teach a cooking class at Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills. The following menu will be demonstrated: organic sweet pea soup with bacon, pearl onions, and brioche crouton; warm crêpe of lump crab with mushrooms, fresh herb emulsion, and white truffle oil; Scottish salmon tartare with sake, wasabi tobiko, crème fraîche, and fried wonton; and coffee panna cotta with caramelized banana. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $60. For reservations, call 973-258-4009.
Chef Humberto Campos Jr.
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AMANTI VINO, MONTCLAIR
The next Wine and Spirit Education Trust class will be held at Amanti Vino, 30 Church Street, Montclair, on September 15 and 22 from 6:30 to 9 PM; $285. This entry-level foundation course geared for consumers and those new to wine focuses on the main styles of wine, tasting technique, wine and food pairings, and wine etiquette. There will be a multiple-choice exam administered on the 22nd, and all passing students will receive a certificate and lapel pin. Amanti Vino is the only store in the state that is an approved teaching site for the foundation, intermediate, and advanced programs. For more information and to enroll, call 973-509-WINE.
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SUMMIT WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Tickets are now on sale for the Summit Wine and Food Festival, which will be held September 9 through 11 at the Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Avenue, Summit. Events include a gala tasting on Friday evening; wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, a book signing, a gala dinner ($250), and much more on Saturday; and a Caja Cookout Competition ($75) on Sunday. Some of the chefs scheduled to appear are Dennis Foy, James Laird, David Drake, Maricel Presilla, The Next Iron Chef runner-up Jehangir Mehta, Pichet Ong, Sue Torres, and Douglas Rodriguez. Tickets can be purchased at www.summitwineandfood.com.
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BORDEAUX HARVEST DINNER AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS, HARDYSTON
Marc Forgione, winner of The Next Iron Chef, will be the guest chef on September 10 at a Bordeaux Harvest dinner at the Chefs Garden at the Grand Cascades Lodge, Crystal Springs Country Club, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hardyston. A six-course traditional Bordeaux harvest dinner will be paired with a selection of 2006 vintages, including Lafite, Mouton, Haut Brion, Margaux, Latour, and Yquem. Overnight packages are available. 7 PM; $675 plus tax and gratuity. For dinner reservations, call 973-827-5996 ext 3. For overnight packages, call 973-827-5996 ext 2.
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SAVE THE DATES
On October 3, a Louisiana Style dinner will be presented at the James Beard House, 167 West 12th Street, New York City, by chef Andrew Araneo, owner of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport. Wine for the main course will be the 2009 DeBiase Pinot Noir, Fritchen Vineyard, from Sonoma, produced by Thomas DeBiase III, who grew up in New Jersey (www.debiasewines.com). 7 PM; $170, James Beard Foundation members $130. For reservations, call 212-627-2308.
On November 7, the Twelfth Annual Youth Consultation Service Festival of Flavors will be held at the Park Ridge Marriott, 300 Brae Boulevard, Park Ridge, to benefit YCS, a private, nonprofit social services agency for children and families in crisis, affected by trauma, or challenged by intellectual/developmental disabilities. Thirty-five chefs will be presenting signature dishes, complemented by a sampling of fine wines, beers, and spirits from Gary’s Wine and Marketplace. 6 to 9 PM; $75 before October 7, $85 after. For tickets, call 201-678-1312 or visit www.ycs.org.
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Due Terre Enoteca, 107 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, will close on Friday, September 2, and will reopen on Thursday, September 8, in order to do work on the kitchen and add a double-deck brick pizza oven. For more information, call 908-221-0040.
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DINING DEALS
A three-course prix-fixe menu is offered Tuesday through Thursday for $16.95 at Luna Rossa Biagio Lamberti, 3210 Route 42, Turnersville. For reservations, call 856-728-4505.
Morton’s the Steakhouse, Riverside Square Mall, 1 Riverside Square, Hackensack, is now offering Power Hour from 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, with guests being able to enjoy specially priced cocktails and bar bites. For more information, call 201-487-1303.
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