THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
A Gastronomic Experience will be held at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank with celebrity chefs, tastings, films, music and a food truck court (Saturday and Sunday). September 5, features Ina Garten; September 6, Anne Burrell; and September 7, Joe Bastianich with special guest Victor Rallo. For information and tickets, visit the event website or call 732-842-9000.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
A book signing with chef Michael Symon, author of Michael Symon’s 5 in 5: 5 Fresh Ingredients + 5 Minutes = 120 Fantastic Dinners will be held at Wegmans, 240 Nassau Park Boulevard, Princeton 6 to 8 PM; free. Pick up a voucher at any Wegmans service desk to reserve your parking space. Books must be purchased at Wegmans to attend. Information: 609-919-9300.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
A meet-and-greet book signing with Giada De Laurentiis, celebrity chef and author of the new children’s book series Recipe for Adventure will be held Wegmans Bridgewater, 724 Rt 202 S, Bridgewater; 6 to 8 PM. Pick up a free voucher at any Wegmans service desk. A Recipe for Adventure book must be purchased at Wegmans to attend. For information, call 908-243-9600.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
A seven-course wine pairing dinner with passed appetizers, featuring locally produced food, will be held at Alba Vineyard and Winery, 269 Rt 627, Milford to benefit the Foodshed Alliance. 4 PM; $125. Reservations: 908-362-7967.
The Seafood in Seaside Festival will be held on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights with seafood dishes from local restaurants and musical entertainment; 10 AM to 7 PM.
To celebrate 15 years in business, Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring Str, Newton will present a 7½ course dinner; $115. Information and reservations: 973-300-4192.