FRIDAY, APRIL 26
A Priorat and Sherry wine class with hors d’oeuvres will be held at the Frog & the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick; $55. To purchase tickets: [email protected].
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
An International Taste of the Town will be held at Renault Winery, 72 N Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, hosted by the Greater Egg Harbor City Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Southern Branch. 4 to 8 PM; $25. Information and tickets: 609-965-5681.
Red Bank International Flavour Festival will be held at the White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank. This event will feature international food, beer, wine and music. Noon to 7 PM; $5 donation for anyone over 10. Most food will be between $4 and $8. Rain date May 5. Information: [email protected] or 732-829-1104.
MONDAY, APRIL 29
A new barbecue cooking class will be held at Morris Tap and Grill, 500 Rt. 10 West, Randolph. 7 to 10 PM; $65. For reservations, e-mail: [email protected].
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
To drink or not to drink, that is the dispute between saloonkeeper Patrick Collins and Jennie Wales, staunch advocate of the temperance movement. A Luncheon and Temperance Debate, will be held at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St, Cape May 12:30 PM; $25 and includes lunch. Reservations: 609-884-5111.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
A wine dinner hosted by Fred Scherrer, owner and winemaker at Scherrer Winery will be held at Novita Bistro & Lounge, 25 New St, Metuchen. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $100. Reservations: 732-549-5306.
THURSDAY, MAY 2
A Chef’s Gala will be held at Alpine Country Club, 80 Anderson Ave, Demarest with guest of honor chef Thomas Keller to benefit Table to Table. Participating chefs are: David Burke, David Burke Townhouse; Christian Delouvrier, La Mamgeoire; Ryan DePersio, Fascino; Peter Kelly, Xaviars at Piermont; Kevin Kohler, Café Panache; Ben Pollinger, Oceana; and Sebastien Rouxel, French Laundry & Per Se. This black-tie optional evening will also feature a live auction. 6:30 PM; $450 and $600. For tickets and information, visit www.tabletotable.org or by call 201-444-5500.
An Evening With Hamacher Wines with winemaker Michael Silacci, will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 206 South, Bedminster. 7 PM; $245, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
FRIDAY, MAY 3
A five-course Keeping It Local wine dinner will be held at Mad Batter at the Carroll Villa Hotel, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. 7:30 PM; $75. Reservations: 609-884-9619.
Slow Food Central New Jersey and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are holding their second annual Eat Local Meet Local potluck dinner at Promise Culinary School, 211 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish made of local food (if possible). In addition there will be food from local businesses and farms such as Promise Culinary School, Beechtree Farm, Tre Piani Restaurant, George Street Co-op, Tula Restaurant and Lounge, Great Road Farm, Griggstown Farm Market and more.6 to 8 PM; free but donations are welcome. RSVP: http://www.elijahspromise.org/event/?ee=95/ For questions, e-mail [email protected] or call 732-762-1546.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
A Walk Around Wine Tasting will be held at Ninety Acres at Natirar, 2 Main St, Peapack-Gladstone; Noon to 3 PM. For information and reservations, call 908-901-9500.
A Chocolate Championship Tour & Tasting will be held throughout Cape May, where participants visit inns and B&Bs, sample their signature desserts and vote for their favorites. 1 to 3 PM; $20. Visit www.capemaymac.org or call 609-884-5404 for more information.
SUNDAY, MAY 5
A Cinco de Mayo dinner paired with tequilas will be held at the Ebbitt Room, Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson St, Cape May. $75. Reservations: 609-884-5700.