SUNDAY, MARCH 3
Michael Hansen, a scientist for Consumers Union and an international expert on food safety, will be the keynote speaker at Slow Food Northern New Jerseys’ annual meeting to speak on the dangers of genetically modified food. This event will be held at the DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood. There will also be a local-food tasting, featuring GMO-free items, including artisanal cheese, breads, eggs, vegetable salads, baked goods, and more. 1 to 3:30 PM; $8 for members of Slow Food; $10 for non-members. For information or to buy a ticket, call Margaret Noon, Slow Food NNJ, 908-451-0051; [email protected]
Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton will be hosting a Steak Night. For information, call 973-300-4192.
MONDAY, MARCH 4
A Philippe Chin and Friends dinner will be held at the James Beard House, 167 West 12th St, New York. The following NJ chefs will be in attendance: Philippe Chin, Philippe Chin French-Asian Bistro and Deck Bar, Somers Point and Keith Mitchell, Nero’s Tuscan Steakhouse at Caesar’s, Atlantic City. Joining them will be Kiong Banh and Audrey Claire, Twenty Manning Grill, Philadelphia; Kristol Bryant, XIX Restaurant, Philadelphia; and pastry chef Rocco Lugrine, The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. 7 PM; $170; members $130. Reservations: 212-627-2308.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
A five-course Chimney Rock Wine Dinner will be held at the Strip House, Westminster Hotel, 550 West Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston. 7 PM; $115, inclusive. Reservations: 973-548-0050.
A four-course Tuscan Wine Dinner will be held at Zylo, W Hotel, 255 River St, Hoboken. 6:30 PM; $105, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Tickets may be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/329330/ For additional information, call 201-253-2500.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
A four-course Beer Dinner will be held at Bar Cara, 1099 Broad St, Bloomfield. 6:30 PM; $65. Reservations: 973-893-3681.
A Vino Felsina wine dinner sponsored by Amanti Vino in Montclair will be held at CulinAriane, 33 Walnut St, Montclair. 7:30 PM; cost TBD. Reservations 973-509-9463.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
The Essex County Wine Society will host an Alsace Riesling wine tasting at the Montclair Women’s Club, 200 Cooper Ave, Upper Montclair. For information, log onto: www.ecwsnj.com/. Interested wine lovers should request to be added to their guest e-mail distribution list.
A Whisky Tasting and Buffet Dinner will be held at the Madison Hotel, One Convent Road, Morristown. 7 to 9:30 PM; $85. For reservations, call 877-3-WHISKY ext 107.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
The Delaware Valley chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will present Grapes & Grain at The Mansion on Main Street, 3000 Main St, Voorhees featuring wines, beers, food, music, and much more. 7 PM, $75; 6 PM, VIP tickets $125. For tickets, email Felice Kelem@[email protected] or call 610-325-6001.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
An Alimentary Affair, a dinner to benefit Toni’s Kitchen, a food ministry, will be held at the Woman’s Club of Upper Montclair, 200 Cooper Ave, Upper Montclair. 7 to 10 PM. For tickets and information, e-mail [email protected] or call 973-932-0768.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Sample Belmar’s eclectic eateries at the Belmar Restaurant Tour that will be held throughout the town. There will be free van services to transport visitors to the participating restaurants. 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM; $30 through March 9th and, if still available, $35 on the day of tour. A list of participating restaurants can be found at www.visitbelmarnj.com. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 732-747-4449.
A three-course unlimited food and sangria “Pig Out” dinner will be held at Amada, Revel, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. 5 PM; $55; with sangria $75, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 609-225-9900.