FRIDAY, JUNE 7
A five-course tasting dinner of locally sourced food paired with NJ wines, will be held at The Artist Baker, 16 Cattano Ave, Morristown to raise funds for Slow Food of Northern NJ School Garden Program. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available, upon request. 7 PM; $85; slow food members $80. For tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/368818
FRIDAY JUNE 7, SATURDAY JUNE 8 AND SUNDAY JUNE 9
The New Jersey Seafood Festival will be held at Silver Lake Park, Belmar (Ocean Ave between 5th & 6th Ave). Friday 4 to 8 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 8 PM; and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM; free admission. Food, beverage, crafts, and other items will be for sale. For more information on the New Jersey Seafood Festival or lodging information, go to www.visitBelmarNJ.com or call 732-681-3700, extension 214.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
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 Borscht Belt comedy night will be held at Nosher Rye, 51 W Allendale Ave, Allendale to benefit the Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels. 6 PM and 9 PM shows; $20 cover and a three-course price-fixed menu will be offered from $15.95 to $17.95. Reservations 201-784-1818.
A five-course meal created by chef Patrick Yves Pierre-Jerome will be held at St James Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road, Montclair. The following will be served: shrimp a la nage with lemongrass broth; crabmeat salad with guacamole mousse and sweet tarragon mustard sauce; duck pot-au-feu with fragrant consommé, pulled duck, carrots and onions; boneless lamb loin with artichoke flan, spinach and truffle ravioli, and rosemary sauce; and Napoleon of lemon-curd mousse. 6:30 PM; $65 payable in cash on arrival. Reservations [email protected] or call
973-600-4235.
An artisan grilled cheese social will be held at Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount Road, Long Valley. This event will include an artisan grilled cheese sandwich accompanied by kettle chips, a bottle of Boylan and gelato. 11:30 AM to 1 PM; $15. For reservations, visit valleyshepherd.com/
An Intro to Italian Wine class will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster. 3 to 4 PM; $45. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
A Taste of Westwood to benefit the Friends of the Library will be held at the Westwood Library, 49 Park Ave, Westwood. 6 to 9 PM; $50; $60 at the door. For tickets, call 201-664-0583.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 12
A five-course Gaja wine dinner will be held at LuNello, 182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove with special guest Gaia Gaja. 7 PM; $170, exclusive of tax and gratuities. Reservations: 973-837-1660.
A complimentary Rosato tasting and book signing of Victor Rallo’s new book, 21 Wines will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Road, Rumson; 5:30 to 7:30PM. Reservations not necessary but for information, call 732-842-3880.
A Mojito Mambo cocktail class will be held at Stone House at Stirling Ridge, 50 Stirling Ave, Warren. 7 PM; $40. Reservations: 908-754-1222.
A Five Wine & Five Cheese tasting will be held at La Tavola Cucina, 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. 7 PM; $45, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-238-2111.
A five-course Allagash Brewing Beer dinner will be held at Twisted Elm, 435 River Drive, Elmwood Park. 7 PM; $90. Reservations: 201-791-3705.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
A five-course Vegan/Vegetarian cooking class with wine pairing will be held at the Culinary Conference Center at Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. 6 to 9 PM; $150. Reservations: 201-360-5302, or by e-mail at [email protected].
A Farm-to-Table, Barrel-to-Glass Beer dinner will be held at Morris Tap and Grill, 500 Rt. 10 West, Randolph; 7 PM. For information and reservations, e-mail: [email protected].
A five-course Robert Mondavi wine dinner will be held at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 2020 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $99, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 609-344-5833.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
A Nuevo Latino evening with executive chef Shane Cash from Rat’s and executive chef William Zuchman from Alma De Cuba in Philadelphia, will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton; 6 PM. The evening will also include fine rums, hand-rolled cigars, and music. For information and reservations, call 609-584-7800.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 and SATURDAY, JUNE 15
The NJ Beer and Food Festival will be held at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg. On Friday, June 14, there will be a Top Chefs & Brews Reception from 8 to 11 PM; $95. On Saturday at 9 AM, there will be a Brews & Birdies on the golf courses ($195) and from 3 to 7 PM, the beer festival will be held on the 9th hole of the Cascades Golf Course with brews and food; $85. For information or tickets, call 973-827-5996.
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 Ave, 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 Ave, 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.