January 21
Jockey Hollow Wine Dinner
Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen will be hosting its inaugural wine event in its private dining space, the Rathskeller on Wednesday, January 21. Tickets are $250 a person, which includes tax and gratuity. The dinner will feature a celebration of the 2013 Vintage in Austria and Germany with Michael Skurnik Wines, Cornelius Donnhoff and Leo Alzinger. For reservations, call 973 644-3180 or e-mail [email protected] with the subject January Wine Dinner. 110 South Street, Morristown.
Satis Bistro Winter Wine Dinner
Satis Bistro and Cool Vines present “A Winter Wine Dinner” on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30PM. Menu by executive chef Michael Fiorianti. Event Hosts: Liz Farely, regional director, Kermit Lynch Wines; Mark Censits, proprietor/owner, Cool Vines LLC; Kelly Gottlieb, New Jersey sales manager, IPO Wines. $95 per person plus tax + gratuity. 212 Washington Ave, Jersey City. Reserve at 201-435-5151 or Open Table.
January 22
Big Red Tomato Dinner
Big Red Tomato Dinner. Chef Jerry Villa will whip up a delicious four-course dinner using his homemade red tomato sauce! The price per guest is $59 (plus tax and gratuity) and includes a cocktail, a beer or glass of wine with each course. For more information, and to reserve your spot for this special event, call the restaurant. 50 Stirling Road, Warren, 7–9 PM; 908-754-1222.
Terrapin’s Landing at TapHaus
Terrapin’s Landing is happening on January 22 from 6–8 PM. The evening will consist of desert and beer pairings, the official launch of the Taphaus dessert menu and a Terrapin Beer Tap Takeover. The official launch of Terrapin Beers Liquid Bliss on tap for the first time, and a limited-time exclusive to TapHaus. The event $25 per person before or at the door, kids under 12 admitted free. New Jersey Craft Beer (NJCB) members will receive $5 off the $25 ticket price (must present card at time of purchase); $1 off craft beer for NJCB Members. 2 Second St, Jersey City; 201-626-6000.
January 28
Galloping Hill & Climax Brewery Dinner
Chef Ralph Romano and his staff have created a delicious four-course tasting menu to compliment the outstanding Craft Brews of David Hoffman, owner and master brewer of Climax Brewing, the oldest existing microbrewery in New Jersey. Located in Roselle Park, Climax provides Galloping Hill with their own branded beers throughout the year. Reservations required. Call 908-241-2211 or visit the website. A credit card is needed to reserve. 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth.
Escape Charity Dinner: Chef Bryan Gregg + David Viana
Bryan Gregg, chef and owner of Escape Montclair and a leader in the New Jersey local food movement, will welcome chef David Viana of Jersey City’s The Kitchen at Grove Station for a five-course dinner on Wednesday, January 28th at 7 PM. Gregg and Viana will create a locally sourced dining experience to benefit cancer research and treatment in New Jersey, a cause dear to Gregg, a cancer survivor. The tasting dinner will allow guests the opportunity to bring their own special wines to pair with the courses. The team at Montclair’s Amanti Vino is also available to make recommendations based on the evening’s menu. The cost of the dinner is $68 per person with 50% of the proceeds being donated to the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center of NJ. Seating for this event is very limited, call to reserve. 345 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, 973-744-0712.
March 20 – 21
The 2015 Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival will take place over three separate sessions at The Atlantic City Convention Center. Session 1: Friday, March 20, 8 PM–2 AM. Session 2: Saturday, March 21, noon–4 PM. Session 3: Saturday, March 21, 6–10 PM. This festival will feature 150 brewers and nearly 1,000 beers from all over. More than any festival in the history of NJ festivals! Must be 21 to attend with valid ID at the gate, no exceptions! Order from this link on Ticketmaster!