SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Have a zumba workout followed by a healthy cooking demonstration with Chef Jesse Jones at Blue Life Karate & Fitness Centers, 1809 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood. 3 PM; $20. To register and for information contact Chef Jesse at [email protected] or call 973-580-2203.
A Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting will be held at the Liberty Hall Museum Carriage House & Gardens, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union to benefit the Arc of Union County. 4 to 8 PM; $35; $40 after June 7 and at the door. For tickets visit: www.arcwinetasting2013.evenbrite.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 15 AND SUNDAY JUNE 16
A book signing with Debra Levy Picard author of Tastosterone: The Best Cookbook For Men will be held at 4JG’s Winery, 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck; Noon to 5 PM.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
A “Heart and Soil” dinner with chef/owner Michael Carrino from Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastrolounge in Montclair and Winemaker Maynard James Keenan of Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards, Jerome, AZ, will be held at the James Beard House, 167 W 12 Street, NYC. 7 PM; $170; members $130. Reservations: 212-627-2308.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
A five-course Scarbolo Wine Dinner will be held at Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27 Kingston. 6 to 9 PM; $80 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 609-497-1777.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
A four-course Ramey Wine Dinner will be held at Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown. 7 to 9:30 PM; $89plus tax and service. Reservations: 973-451-2619.
Salt Creek Grille, 1 Rockingham Row, Princeton will host their annual Wine & Dine Festival & Fundraiser, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County under big tents on the Salt Creek Grille lawn. 6 to 9 PM; $60 in advance, $75 at the door. For information or to purchase tickets, call 609-419-4200.
A three course cooking class and culinary tasting will be held at the Bloomingdale’s housewares department store in Short Hills Mall by chef Chris Siversen, executive chef and owner of Maritime Parc Restaurant to benefit the Lions Eye Bank of NJ. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $30. To purchase tickets call 732-382-3060 ext 7278 or email [email protected]/
The 2013 Chefs at the Shore fundraiser will be held at the Historic Gardner’s Basin, Atlantic City. 5:30 to 9 PM; $$60. For tickets call 609-348-2880 ext 25.
A Best of Both Worlds: Wine Vs. Beer Tasting Dinner will be held at Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson. 6:30 PM; $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Each guest attending will receive a $20 reward card to dine at future time in the main dining room at Salt Creek Grille. Reservations: 732-933-9272.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
A Parton Tequila dinner will be held at Renault Winery, 72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City.6: 30 PM; $45. Reservations: 609-965-2111.
A four-course Taste of Italy dinner with an open bar and assorted Italian wines will be held at The Park Steakhouse, 151 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge. 7 PM; $75 plus tip. Reservations: 201-930-1300.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
A BBQ wine tasting will be held at Bin 14, 1314 Washington Street, Hoboken. 2 to 4 PM; $65. Reservations: 201-963-9463.
The 17th Annual Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Festival will be held on the Battleship New Jersey, Camden. 1 to 5 PM; $45; VIP admission at 12:30 $55. For tickets call 866-877-6262 ext 108.
SATURDAY JUNE 22 AND SUNDAY JUNE 23
The Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival will be held at Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton. 11 AM to 5 PM; $8;seniors $6; ages 5 to 12, $5; under five free and members free, nominal cost for food. Information: 609-296-8868.