YAPPY HOUR
Every Monday beginning in June, the terrace at The Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville (908-766-0002), welcomes pooches and their people for Yappy Hour and dog-friendly dining on their patio from 3:30 PM. The Station at 45 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville (908-204-1227) and Bella’s Burger Shack at 52 Finley Ave, Basking Ridge (908-340-4545), will welcome dogs and their two-legged companions for patio dining every day and evening during regular business hours. Dogs will enjoy organic, gourmet treats provided by Cherrybrook Premium Pet Supplies of Phillipsburg, Bedminster and Garwood. Reservations are necessary at The Bernards Inn.
Dog Days at the Bernards Inn.
JUNE IS MILKSHAKE MONTH AT THE POP SHOP, COLLINGSWOOD
A month-long milkshake celebration will be held at The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood (856-869-0111), with a different creative, milkshake being offered daily throughout June. Some options include: Cap’n Crunch Shake, Fluffernutter, Blueberry Cheesecake, Cherry Pop Tart, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Chai Tea, Red Velvet and German Chocolate Cake Shake. A full calendar is available at the restaurant website.
OTHER FOOD EVENTS
CAPE MAY RESTAURANT WEEK:NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Restaurants in Cape May will offer discounted three-course meals during Cape May Restaurant Week. Information at the event website.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
CHATEAU STE MICHELLE WINE DINNER
A four-course Gems of the Pacific Northwest, Chateau Ste Michelle wine dinner, will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson. 7 PM; $125 exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-842-8088.
TUSCAN WINE DINNER
A Tuscan wine dinner hosted by Giuseppe Santarelli from Avignonesi Winery will be held at Novita Bistro & Lounge, 25 New St, Metuchen. 6:30 PM; $99 plus tax & 20% service charge. Reservations: 732-549-5306.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
GOURMET FOOD TRUCK FETE
A Gourmet on the Runway event featuring specialty food truck fare will be held the Flying W Airport hangar, 60 Fostertown Road, Medford, to benefit children and adults with autism, other developmental disabilities and learning disorders, that are served by the non-profit Durand organization. There will also be live music and a DJ. 7 to 11 PM; $125 for general seating and $150 each for reserved VIP seats. Tickets at the event website, or by calling 856-235-3540 ext 101.
SATURDAY JUNE 7
GRAPES AND GRAINS FESTIVAL
Celebrate wine and beer at the Grapes and Grain festival at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel Casino, Atlantic City. 4 to 8 PM; $50 at the door; $40 advance. Information: 848-221-8000.
SUNDAY JUNE 8
TASTE OF WESTWOOD
Twenty-five of the area restaurants will be in attendance at the Taste of Westwood to benefit the Friends of the Library, which will be held at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Avenue, Westwood. 6 to 9 PM; $50; at the door, $60. For tickets, visit the event website.
MONDAY, JUNE 9
SUMMER CELEBRATION
A Summer Celebration with food and music as well as a fabulous sunset will be held at Sandy Hook Bay (under the big tent at Fort Hancock) to benefit the Jersey Shore Partnership, a not for profit organization that advocates for beach preservation and protection. 5:30 PM; $100. Tickets at the event website.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
MOONLIGHT TOUR & DINNER AT RAT’S
A Moonlight Tour & Dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. 6:30 PM; $79; members $69. Reservations: 609-586-0616.
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