9/8: A wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres will be held at Addison Park, 150 Rt 35 N, Aberdeen, to benefit the Bayshore Community Hospital’s cardiac services programs. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $125. For ticket information, call the Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation at 732-497-1790 or e-mail [email protected].
9/10: The Bellview Winery Harvest Party will be held at 150 Atlantic St, Landisville. 10 AM to 5 PM; $5 including parking, wine tasting, music, and a souvenir wine glass; children free. For more information, call 856-697-7172. Rain date 9/11.
9/13: Chef/owner Humberto Campos Jr. from Lorena’s, 168 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, will teach a demonstration cooking class at Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $60. For reservations, call 973-258-4009.
9/14: A demonstration cooking class, Chef Jesse’s Southern Fried Chicken Dinner Part II, will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $50. To register, call 973-258-4009.
9/14: A Chateau Ste. Michelle wine dinner featuring Antinori wines will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Rd, Rumson; 6:30 PM; $125. For reservations, call 732-842-8088.
9/15: A Mastering the Art of Ganache class with Diane Pinder will be held at Middlesex Community College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $25. To register, call 732-906-2556.
9/15 to 9/25: Guess What’s Coming for Dinner: The Politics of Food in the 21st Century will be presented by the Cape May Forum’s Chautauqua at the Shore, at different locations in Cape May. For more information, log on to www.capemayforum.org or e-mail [email protected].
9/17: The annual Oktoberfest celebration with family activities including lumberjack contests, pie-eating contests, a magic show, and pony rides will be held at the Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg. In addition to authentic German beers, there will be an Oktoberfest menu including roasted pig and lamb, knockwurst, weisswurst, potato pancakes, Black Forest cake, and strudel. Noon to 9 PM, rain or shine; free admission. For more information, call 973-827-5996 ext 2.
9/17 and 9/18: WineFest 2011 will be held at Valenzano Winery, 1090 Rt 206, Shamong, with samplings of more than 100 wines from six NJ wineries, plus food from local restaurants, a cheese tasting, and more. Noon to 5 PM; one-day tickets $15, $20 at the gate; children free. For more information, call 609-268-6731.
9/18: Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston, will host its annual Taste of Place feast to benefit the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association. This event will feature fresh-picked items from Eno Terra’s farm and other farms in the area, plus beer, wine, and activities for children. 2 to 6 PM, rain or shine; $49, $15 per child (children under five free). Call 609-497-1777 for reservations.
9/18: Boulevard Five72, Kenilworth, will host a farm dinner at Dreyer’s Farm, 831 Springfield Ave, Cranford, to benefit the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative (http://sarcomahelp.org). 3:30 PM; $125 plus tax and gratuity. For tickets, call 908-709-1200.
9/19: A tasting featuring the wines of Antinori will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Rd, Rumson; $95. For time information and reservations, call 732-842-3880.
9/20: A Chateau Ste. Michelle wine dinner will be held at McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 175 Riverside Sq, Hackensack. 7 to 10 PM; $70 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 201-968-9410.
9/21: A Last Call for BBQ: Southern BBQ class will be taught by Chef Jesse Jones at 11 Village Plaza, South Orange. 6:30 to 9 PM; $45. To register, e-mail [email protected] or call 973-580-2203. To make a payment with a credit card, call Terrence Richards at 973-761-8777.
9/22: An old-fashioned lobster/clam bake will be held at the Park Steakhouse, 151 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge. 6:30 to 11 PM; $75 including wine, beer, and cocktails. For reservations, call 201-930-1300.
9/22: A Decorating Chocolates class taught by Diane Pinder will be held at Middlesex Community College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison.
6:30 to 9:30 PM; $25. To register, call 732-906-2556.
9/22: A sheep cheese and Spanish wine tasting will be held at Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount Rd, Long Valley. 7 to 9:30 PM; $59. For reservations, call 908-876-3200 ext 25.
9/22: Chefs Michael Weisshaupt, John Benjamin, and Florian Wehrli; sommelier Susanne Lerescu; and wine director Robby Younes, all from Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, will present a Rare Italian Wine dinner at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, New York City. 7 PM; $205, James Beard Foundation members $155. For reservations, call 212-627-2308.
9/23: Dinner, dessert, and dancing will be held at the Sea Gulls’ Nest, Sandy Hook, to benefit Clean Ocean Action, an organization that works to protect and cleanse the ocean. 6 to 10 PM; $125 ($100 before Labor Day). For more information and tickets, log on to www.cleanoceanaction.org.
9/23: An Antinori Italian wine dinner will be held at Steakhouse 85, 85 Church St, New Brunswick. 7:30 PM; $85 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 732-247-8585.
9/23 and 9/24: The Taste of Montclair Harvest Festival to benefit the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair will be held in the Immaculate Conception parking lot, Park St and Cottage Pl, Montclair. For more information and tickets, log on to www.thetasteofmontclair.com.
9/23 and 9/24: Meet at Natirar will be held on the grounds at Natirar, 2 Main St, Peapack-Gladstone. The weekend will include a Table at the Farm dinner created and executed by chefs Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, and Jerome Bocuse, to benefit the Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation; $1,250. A lunch will be held on Saturday for $200, and Saturday cooking classes and demonstrations are $100 per session. Also on Saturday, entry to Epicurean Fields (food trucks, beer and wine garden) will cost $35. The price for the Saturday dinner is $750. Tickets can be purchased at www.meetatnatirar.com.
9/24: A Farm to Table culinary experience and wine tasting sponsored by Eat and Drink for a Reason: Philanthropy for Foodies will be held at 17 Highlander Dr, Scotch Plains, to benefit the Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation. 7 to 11 PM; $150. For tickets, log on to www.philanthropyforfoodies.org or e-mail [email protected].
9/25: To celebrate thirteen years in business, Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton, will host a thirteen-course anniversary dinner. Seatings from 4 to 9 PM; $100. For reservations, call 973-300-4192.
9/25: The Epicurean Palette will be held at Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. 1 to 4 PM, rain or shine; $110, members $99. VIP tickets are $350 and include a special tour of Seward Johnson’s studio; a meet, greet, and treat with culinary experts; and more. For tickets, call 609-586-0616.
9/26: A participation cooking class, Fall Fruit Desserts, taught by Suzanne Lowery will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $55. To register, call 973-258-4009.
9/28 and 9/29: A South African wine tasting paired with food will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $35. For reservations, call 609-265-9199.
9/30: An Oktoberfest beer dinner will be held at Steakhouse 85, 85 Church St, New Brunswick. 7:30 PM; $70 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 732-247-8585.