JULY 25 THROUGH JULY 27
FOOD & WINE FEST
Tickets are now available for the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, which will be held July 25 through July 27 at Caesar’s Atlantic City. Two of the chefs that will be in attendance are Robert Irvine and Marcus Samuelsson. Some highlights of the weekend include: a Beach Soirée with cocktails and passed appetizers; a Burger Bash with a beer garden and live music in a tent on the beach; a Clam Bake on the beach with traditional menu items, such as lobsters, clams and corn-on-the-cob; The Grand Market tasting experience featuring a wide selection of foods, wines, craft brews and liquors; and Blues, Brews & BBQ featuring ribs, chicken, brisket and beer. Tickets can be purchased online at the event website, at Ticketmaster, or by calling 800-736-1420.
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OTHER FOOD EVENTS
NEW BRUNSWICK RESTAURANT WEEK
THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 26
New Brunswick Restaurant Week will be held July 12 to July 26 with participating restaurants offering special discounted meals. For more information, visit the event website.
COOKING CLASS AT THE RYLAND INN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
A Fresh NJ Corn cooking class that includes a four-course dinner and signature cocktail will be held at The Ryland Inn, 115 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse Station; 7 PM. Reservations: 908-534-4011.
THURSDAY, JULY 17
FARM TO FORK DINNER
A family style farm dinner with wine by Heitz Cellars will be held at The Ryland Inn, 115 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse Station. 7 PM; $99. Reservations: 908-534-4011.
WINES OF PORTUGAL TASTING
A three course Wines of Portugal Tasting will be held at Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton. 6 to 9 PM; $49, plus gratuity and tax. Reservations: 609-419-4200.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
FARM-TO-FORK DINNER
A cocktail hour and seven-course Farm-to-Fork dinner and wine tasting hosted by the Foodshed Alliance, will be held at Alba Vineyard, 269 Rt 627, Village of Finesville, Milford. Participating chefs include Michael Carrino of Pig and Prince in Montclair, David Felton of Ninety Acres in Peapack, Jesse Jones, private chef and caterer of Chef Jesse Concepts; George Mandakas, Blue Olive Market, Manhattan; Dan Rothman, Whole Foods Market Metrochef in Northern New Jersey; Bill Dorrler of Osteria Morini in Bernardsville; Jonathan White, Bobolink Dairy in Milford, and Diane Pinder, owner/chocolatier, Donna and Company Artisanal Chocolates. 4 PM; $125. Visit the Foodshed Alliance website, call 908-362-7967 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your seat.
SUNDAY, JULY 20 TO FRIDAY, JULY 25
COLLINGSWOOD FARM TO FORK
Farm Fresh Restaurant Week will be held throughout Collingswood with participating restaurants offering special prix-fixe menus at discounted prices ranging from $25 to $35 per person. Information at the event website.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
VODKA COCKTAIL CLASS
A vodka cocktail class will be held at Liberty House, Liberty State Park, 78 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City. 7 PM; $40. Reservations: 201-395-0300.
MEDITERRANEAN ALL-STARS WINE CLASS
George Staikos, a wine educator, sommelier, and corporate speaker will teach a Mediterranean All-Stars: Whites from Greece, Reds from Italy class at 55 Main Restaurant, 55 Main St, Flemington. 7 to 9 PM and will include educational facts, interactive conversation and an opportunity to taste and enjoy 7 wines paired with 3 dishes and cheeses. $80; to register go to http://TheEducatedGrape.com or call George at 973-699-2199.
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