A Farm-to-table dinner series will be held on November 4, 11 and 18 at the 62 acre Beach Plum Farm, 140 Stevens Street, West Cape May, featuring the farm’s fresh meats, poultry, herbs and vegetables. Each week’s menu will be crafted by Beach Plum Farm’s chef Todd Phillips along with visiting chefs. The family-style dinners beginning at 6:30 with passed hors d’oeuvres are $75 plus tax and gratuity; BYO. For reservations and information, visit their website.
NORTHERN ITALY: A REGIONAL EXPLORATION TASTING
On Thursday, November 4, a Northern Italy tasting (Friuli, Veneto and Piedmont) will be held at the Farm Cooking School, GPS address, 1925 Daniel Bray Highway (Rt 29), Stockton, with wine educator Carol A. Berman, owner of Class in a Glass. Chef Shelley Wiseman will prepare a hearty risotto, turkey tonnato and a northern Italian sausage and pasta dish, which will be served at the end of the tasting to be enjoyed with your favorite sips of the evening. 6 PM; $100. For information or reservations, call Shelley at 646-236-0605, Ian at 516-840-4891 or visit their website.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26
TASTE OF HOPE
A Taste of Hope charity event to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held at the Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Road, Skillman. Culinary co-chairs are: chef Eric LeVine (chef/partner Morris Tap & Grill and Paragon Tap & Table), pastry chef Michelle Spell (Ava’s Cupcakes) and/or Nancy Marino (American Cancer Society, senior development manager and distinguished events). 6 PM; $100. VIP ticket ($150) includes admission to a private food and wine pairing from four culinary experts hand-selected by the event’s culinary co-chairs and gift bags. For additional information, and to purchase tickets or make a direct donation, please The American Cancer Society Taste of Hope – New Jersey website.
SILVER OAK WINERY DINNER
A Silver Oak Winery dinner will be held at Rails Steakhouse, 10 Whitehall Road, Towaco; 7 PM. Information and reservations: 973-335-0006.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
MONTCLAIR FALL FOOD CLASSIC
Enjoy seasonal fare from local chefs at a luncheon that will be held at the Salvation Army, 13 Trinity Place, Montclair to benefit the lunch program at the Montclair Salvation Army Citadel. Noon to 2 PM; $30. For tickets, visit the event website.
WINE TASTING
A wine tasting will be held at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown to benefit the St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center; 6 PM. Information at this website.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
KERMIT LYNCH WINE DINNER
The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster will host a Kermit Lynch wine dinner. 7 PM; $115. Information and reservations: 908-658-9292.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER
Celebrate the autumn harvest at a multi-course farm-to-table dinner that will be held at Van Vleck House and Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St. Montclair, to benefit Slow Food Northern NJ’s urban farm and school garden. This event will be catered by Sylvia Becker and Daniel Stein of Wild Honey Catering using fresh produce and meats sourced from local farms. Vegetarian options available, dietary restrictions will be accommodated. BYO wine or beer. 6:30 to 10 PM; $85, $80 for Slow Food members, plus tax and tip. Tickets at this website.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
MASI ITALIAN WINE TASTING & DINNER
A Masi Italian wine tasting and six course dinner will be held at Le Malt, Brown Spirits and Wine Lounge, 1021 St Georges Avenue, Colonia. 7 to 10 PM; $65. Information and tickets, call 732-510-7593.
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