THANKSGIVING WINES CLASS
If you are unsure of what wines to serve on the upcoming holiday, a Thanksgiving Wine class with author Jason Wilson may help. Wilson penned Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits as well as creating the digital wine series, Planet of the Grapes. The class will be held at Keg & Kitchen, 90 Haddon Ave, Westmont, on November 12 at 6:30 PM; $54; taxes and gratuity are included—additional fees may apply. To reserve a spot for these events or for questions, contact Keg & Kitchen at 856-833-9800 or visit BoozeU.eventbrite.com.
OTHER FOOD EVENTS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AND 15 AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AND 16
BIG TEN BRUNCH AT THE FROG AND THE PEACH IN NEW BRUNSWICK
On the days of the Big Ten home games at Rutgers (November 1 and 2 and November 15 and 16), brunch is being served at The Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick, beginning at 11:30 AM. Menu items include: grilled crostini with burrata, strawberry and aged balsamic; yogurt with fruit and almond granola; grilled chicken breast with spinach, tomato, and truffle aioli; tamarind-glazed pulled duck with hot cherry peppers on a warm baguette with Napa cabbage and yucca fries; coddled eggs with maple bacon and house-baked rye bread; and shrimp and grits. $30 for two courses includes coffee or tea. Reservations: 732-846-3216.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
HAUNTED DINNER PARTY AT GLADSTONE TAVERN, GLADSTONE
Conjure up ghosts at a four-course Haunted Dinner Party that will be held at the Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone. 7:30 PM; $60 includes complimentary cocktail, beverage, tax and gratuity additional. Reservations: 908-234-9055.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2
ORALE MEXICAN KITCHEN, JERSEY CITY
Halloween will be celebrated at Orale Mexican Kitchen, 341 Grove St, Jersey City (201-333-0001) with the following events:
Friday, October 31st – Day of the Dead Costume Party at 8 PM, face painting, DJ Sully and drink specials.
Saturday, November 1st—Day of the Dead menu with the following additions to the regular menu: Roasted cauliflower grapefruit vinaigrette, mint, cilantro, grapefruit segments, crispy topping; sweet-and-spicy chili with smoked cheddar, baked crust; seared pork belly with marinated red onions, pork jus; ceviche with salmon, shrimp, octopus, calamari, grapefruit, red onion, mango chile de arbol sauce; Peking duck taco with duck confit, OMK 5 spice glaze, crispy duck chicharron; and shrimp cheesesteak taco with white onion, chipotle, Mexican mignonette.
Sunday, November 2nd —Day of the Dead DJ Rockin’ Brunch.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
AUTISM SPEAKS HARVEST MOON CHEF’S SOIRÉE FUNDRAISER
An Autism Speaks Harvest Moon Chef’s Soirée Fundraiser will be held at the Ocean Place Resort & spa, One Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch. 6 PM; $150. For information and tickets, call 609-228-7341 or e-mail [email protected].
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
HARVEST FOOD TRUCK AND WINE FESTIVAL
Alba Vineyard, 269 Rt 627, Village of Finesville, Milford will host a Harvest Food Truck and Wine Festival featuring live music and cuisine from Food truck participants include: The Cow and The Curd; Aroy-D Thai Elephant; Empanada Guy; The French Quarter; Oink and Moo BBQ; Waffle De Lys; The Outslider; and Sanducci’s Pizza. Admission includes entrance to the event, parking, and music; food prices vary by truck. Noon to 5 PM; $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, and children 12 and under are free. Wine tastings are available for an additional $10 per person, 21 and older, which includes eight samplings of their wines in an etched Alba Vineyard wine glass. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact Alba Vineyard at 908-995-7800, visit the website or e-mail [email protected]. For GPS, use 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Finesville (Pohatcong Township). Coolers or outside food or drinks are not permitted. Attendees can bring a lawn chair, blanket, or beach umbrella. No pets, canopies, or EZ-Up shelters.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
CHOCOLATE EXPO
A Chocolate Expo will be held at the Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus from 11 AM to 7 PM; $15 at door; children $10. Ticket information found here.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 3
WILD GAME DINNER PRESENTED BY FOSSIL FARMS
A Wild About Game dinner present by NJ-based Fossil Farms will be held at the James Beard House, 167 West 12th Street, New York. The dinner will feature duck, rabbit, elk, venison, ostrich, and more prepared by the following chefs: Michael Carrino, Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastrolounge, Montclair, NJ; David Ciminelli, Jr., AuRants, Duryea, PA; Ben Del Coro, Fossil Farms, Boonton, NJ; Brandon Kida, Clement at the Peninsula New York, NYC; Preston Madson, Freemans, NYC; Craig Wallen, ‘Cesca, NYC; Florian Wehrli, Triomphe at the Iroquois New York, NYC; and Pastry Chef John Sauchelli, Maritime Parc, Jersey City, NJ. 7 PM; $170; members $130. Reservations: 212-627-2308.
FESTIVAL OF FLAVORS WINE & FOOD TASTING BENEFIT
Festival of Flavors, a wine and food tasting will be held at the Park Ridge Marriott, 300 Brae Boulevard, Park Ridge, to benefit the Youth Consultation Service, an organization that provides residential care or in-community and in-home services to children. Over 35 restaurants and wine vendors will be in attendance. Participating restaurants include: Maggianos, A Bite of Heaven, Assembly Steakhouse, Blue Moon Mexican Café, Banchetto Feast, Le Jardin, Ho Ho Kus Inn, Dino & Harry’s, Chart House, Bonefish Grill, The Melting Pot, Mortgage Apple Gates, Waffle Waffle and Casual Habana Café. 6 to 9 PM; $75; $85 at the door. For tickets, call 201-678-1312 ext 128 or visit ycs.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
B KOSUGE WINE DINNER
Bryan Gregg, chef/owner of Escape Montclair will host a five-course, farm-to-table dinner with pairings featuring the award-winning wines of famed winery, Byron Kosuge Wines. 7PM; $110, plus taxes and gratuity. For more information, or to make a reservation, call 973-744-0712 or visit the website.
GUY FAWKES DINNER
A three-course Guy Fawkes dinner will be held at The Ship Inn Restaurant & Brewery, 61 Bridge St, Milford. 6:30 PM; $17.95, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations: 908-995-0188.
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