On Saturday, September 17, taste more than 75 craft-brewed beers from New Jersey and beyond at the fourth annual beer fest that will be held at Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City. All guests will receive a complimentary souvenir sampling glass to try premium craft beers including: Prohibition Ale, Pranqster, Cranberry Shandy, Not Your Father’s Root Beer, Oskar Blues, Palo Santo Marron, Belgium Freeze, Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Anglesea Irish Red Ale, Nooner, Octoberfish and Neon Gypsy. Beer experts from many of the breweries will be on hand to answer questions. An assortment of classic “beer and food” favorites like crabby fries and shaved prime rib sandwiches will be available for purchase. 4 PM; $30. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and at the Resort’s Box Office. Must be 21 to participate.
OKTOBERFEST AT INN AT MILLRACE POND, HOPE
On Sunday, September 18, Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Inn at Millrace Pond, 313 County Road 519, Hope, from 2 to 6 PM with the country-rock bank Kindrehook. The biergarten will be offering special German style beers and traditional German fare that will be available for purchase. Information: 908-459-4884.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
SINGLE MALT TASTING DINNER
A six-course Single Malt Tasting dinner will be held at Le Malt, 1021 St Georges Avenue, Colonia. 7 PM; $85. Reservations: 732-510-7700.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
MOONLIGHT TOUR & DINNER AT RAT’S RESTAURANT
Following a three-course dinner at Rat’s Restaurant, at the Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, a docent led moonlight tour will be held at the Grounds for Sculpture. 6:30 PM; $79; members $69. Reservations: 609-586-0616.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
QUATTROMANI WINE DINNER DINNER
A Quattromani wine dinner will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Road, Rumson. 6:30 PM; $150, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-842-3880.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17
IL FESTIVO DI SAN GENNARO
Il Festivo di San Gennaro will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 202-206 South, Bedminster with menus created by executive chef Andrew Lattanzio, served with a selection of Italian wines to match. 5 to 9:30 PM; three course prix fixe dinner, $65 four course prix-fixe dinner, $75. Visit this website for information.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
HARVEST BREW FEST
The Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May will host a Harvest Brew Fest, featuring regional beers and vendors offering food including corn on the cob, seafood and empanadas. There will be live music, crafts, collectibles and face painting, pumpkin painting and more for children; 10 AM to 6 PM. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
ITALIAN WINEMAKING RISING STARS
A walk around tasting featuring Italy’s hottest emerging Italian wine owners will be held at Liberty State Park, 78 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $65 all-inclusive. Reservations: 201-395-0300.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
CRAFT BEER EVENT
A Craft Beer Event will be held at the Pleasantdale Chateau, 757 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange featuring specialty craft beers along with cuisine from executive chef Robert Albers and dessert from Pastry Chef Carla Reinoso; $95 includes tax and service charge. Reservations: 973-731-5600.
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