OKTOBERFEST AT PIG & PRINCE, MONTCLAIR
On Saturday, September 24, Oktoberfest will be celebrated at Pig & Prince Restaurant, 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, with more than a dozen local and traditional Oktoberfest-style beers, 14 local vendors and live music all day long. Admission to the adult-focused rain or shine event is free and open to all. For more information, visit their website or this website.
PIG ROAST AND A WHOLE LOT MORE
On Saturday, October 1, a pig roast with good ole American sides will be held at The Farm Cooking School, GPS address 1925 Daniel Bray Highway (Rt 29), Stockton. As the pig roasts attendees will learn how to cook great side dishes in a demonstration cooking class, watch a pig butchering demonstration with butcher Bryan Mayer, create garden-inspired drinks and hang out on the farm. 2 to 7 PM; $125. Reservations: Call Shelley: 646-236-0605; Ian: 516-840-4891 or e-mail [email protected]. Rain date is Sunday October 2.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
CRICKET HILL BEER DINNER
Wood Stack Pizza Kitchen, 29 Rt 46 East, Pine Brook, will host a five-course Cricket Hill Beer dinner. 7 PM; $65 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 973-227-3007.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
CHATEAU HAUT-BAILLY DINNER AT THE PLUCKEMIN INN
The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster, will host a Chateau Haut-Bailly wine dinner. 7 PM; price TBD. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
FARM TO TABLE DINNER
Heirloom Kitchen, Old Bridge will host a Farm to Table dinner at Hauser Hill Farms, 261 Ticetown Road, Old Bridge, with chef Scott Snyder of Boulevard Five 72; 4 PM. For information and reservations, call 732-727-9444.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (RAIN DATE 10/2/16)
RED BANK GUINNESS OYSTER FESTIVAL
On September 25 (rain date October 2), food and music will be featured at the Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival, which will be held at the White Street parking lot, Red Bank; Noon to 7 PM. Along with Guinness and fresh oysters Red Bank’s favorite restaurants will be serving a variety of specialty menu items. Wine and lighter beers will also be available for purchase. Admission is $5.00 for anyone over age 10. The Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival is a fundraiser for multiple Red Bank non-profit organizations. For more information visit the event website.
EPICUREAN PALETTE, HAMILTON
Food from area chefs, vintners and brewers will be in attendance at the Fifteenth Annual Epicurean Palette that will be held at the Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton on September 25. 1 to 4 PM; $175; members $125; VIP $275; day of $200. For information, visit epicureanpalette.org or call 609-586-0616.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
CHEV TODD VILLANI AT BEARD HOUSE, NYC
Chef Todd Villani will be presenting a Food and Friendship dinner with Chef Marc Swierkowski at The James Beard House, 167 West 12th Street, New York. 7 PM; $175; members $135. Reservations: 212-627-2308
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
THE GIANFRANCO FINO WINE DINNER
A Gianfranco Fino wine dinner will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Road, Rumson. 6:45; $99 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-842-3880.
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