FRIDAY, MAY 17
Chef Matthias Merges of Yusho in Chicago and the Cultured Pickle Shop in Berkeley, CA will be at Elements, 163 Bayard Lane, Princeton, for a special seven-course tasting menu. 6:30 PM; $105, with optional $45 wine pairing. Reservations: 609-924-0078.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
A Clam Bake interactive cooking class with chef Paul Drew will be held at Phillips Seafood, The Pier Shops at Caesars 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City. The class includes the chef’s demonstration, lunch and a wine tasting. 11:30 AM; $75. To register, call 609-348-2273.
SATURDAY MAY 18 AND SUNDAY MAY 19
Wine, food, and music will be featured at the Glassboro: Glassboro Vintage South Jersey Wine Festival will be held on Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro. Noon to 5 PM; Advance $20; $25 at the door. For tickets, visit: www.glassboromarketplace.com/.
SUNDAY, MAY 19
The Sweet Escape: NJ Confection & Dessert Tasting Expo will be held at the NJ Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison featuring pastry professionals, bakeries, local restaurants, caterers, confectioners, chocolatiers confectionary caterers, ice cream shops, frozen dessert makers and boutique dessert companies from the tri-state area. 2 to 6 PM; $35; VIP, $65; children 5 to 12 $15. For tickets, visit: www.njdesserttastingexpo.com/.
MONDAY, MAY 20
A Napa Valley wine tasting paired with hors d’oeuvres will be held at LuNello, 182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove. 7 PM; $80, exclusive of tax and gratuities. For reservations, call 973-837-1660 and ask for Chris Antonelli.
Jersey Battered Women’s Service Grand Tasting XIX will be held at the Pleasantdale Chateau, 757 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange. 6 to 9:30 PM; $400.To purchase tickets, visit https://3126.thankyou4caring.org/page.aspx?pid=300.
TUESDAY MAY 21
A three-course dinner at Rat’s, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, followed by a moonlight tour of the Grounds For Sculpture will be held at 7 PM; $59 members; $69 nonmembers. Reservations: 609-586-0616.
A Domenico Winery dinner will be held at Rob’s Bistro at 75 Main St, Madison. $70, inclusive of food, wine, tax and gratuity. Reservations: 973-377-0067.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
A Burger Blast will be held at Montammy Golf Club, Rt 9-W, Alpine, to benefit Table to Table with honoree chef Marc Forgione. Some Participants are: Axia Taverna, Capital Grille, Carlo’s Bakery, Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, Lunello’s, Park & Orchard, River Palm Terrace, Rosa Mexicano, White Manna and Varka Estiatorio, The evening will also feature a silent auction with travel packages and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. 6:30 PM; $300 and $350. For tickets and information, visit www.tabletotable.org or call 201-444-5500.
A book signing and tasting with cook and blogger Debra Levy Picard, author of TASTOSTERONE: The Best Cookbook for Men will be held at River Road Books, 759 River Road, Fair Haven, to benefit Move For Hunger. 7 to 9 PM; suggested donation $10. The cookbook will be available that evening for $39.95. For information, call 201-892-9403 or e-mail [email protected].
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Party on the Promenade, a benefit for the Monmouth County Friends of the Parks, will take place at the Molly Pitcher Inn, 88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank. Twenty Red Bank eateries will be in attendance offering samplings and cocktail tastings and there will be live music. 6 to 9 PM; $50 advance; $60 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.RedBankFlavour.com/.
TUESDAY, MAY 28
A Mixology 101 class will be held at Satis, 212 Washington St, Jersey City. 8 PM; $40, plus tax and tip. Reservations: 201-435-5151.