11/14: An Italian Wines for Thanksgiving class that includes a sampling of cheeses from Bobolink Dairy will be held at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 53 East Hanover Ave, Morristown. The event, which is sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ, will also feature a book-club-type discussion of Passion on the Vine by Sergio Esposito, noted wine expert and owner of Italian Wine Merchants in New York City; the chat will be led by Peter Conway, a local food writer and blogger (www.manoavino.com). 7 to 9 PM; $40. To purchase tickets log on to www.slowfoodnnj.org.
11/14: A Harvest for Hunger wine tasting and wine auction will be held at the Collingswood Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, to benefit the Cathedral Kitchen. 7 to 10 PM; $60. For tickets call 856-964-6771.
11/14: A Harvest Wine Festival with light hors d’oeuvres will be held at the Hilton Short Hills, 41 John F. Kennedy Pkwy, Short Hills. 7 to 10 PM; $82.50. For reservations call 212-206-3359 or log on to www.newjerseywinefestivals.com.
11/14: A wine tasting will be held at Mercer Oaks Country Club & Golf Course, Village Rd, Princeton Junction, to benefit Res-Q-Pets, a national organization that strives to ensure the well-being of all household pets. 7 to 10 PM; $50 in advance; $55 at the door. For tickets call 609-587-2849.
11/15: A five-course dinner with wines, A Taste of Wine and Art, hosted by the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, will be held at Deal Golf & Country Club, 1 Golf Lane, Deal, to honor community philanthropist Laura Brunetti of L’Estrella Studio. 6:30 to 11 PM; $195; jacket required for men. For tickets call 732-542-6422.
11/15: A cooking class with Chef Todd Villani, which will include pan-seared Atlantic salmon, Moroccan couscous, cauliflower purée and horseradish, and Thanksgiving side dishes, will be held at LITM, 140 Newark Ave, Jersey City. Noon; $45. For more information and tickets log on to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/47581 or call 201-536-5557.
11/17: An East Coast Flavors and West Coast Boutique Wines dinner created by executive chef Thomas Ciszak from Copeland, Morristown, will be held at the Beard House, 167 W 12th St, New York City. 7 PM; $200; James Beard Foundation members $150. For reservations call 212-627-2308.
11/17: A wine and sake pairing dinner will be held at Nouveau Sushi, 635 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 7:30 PM; $100. For reservations call Amanti Vino at 973-509-9463.
11/18: A martini tasting will be held at Simply Fondue, Hamilton Commons, 4215 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, which includes five martinis and unlimited cheese and chocolate fondue. Seatings from 5 to 10 PM; $35. For reservations call 609-677-1600.
11/18: An Evening of Mixology with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be held at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville. 6:30 PM; $50. For more information and reservations call Tracey Mancini at 908-766-7300 ext 155.
11/18: A Barolo and Barbaresco wine tasting will be held at Park and Orchard, 240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford. 7 PM; $100 plus tax. For more information and reservations call 201-939-9292.
11/18: A five-course Tuscan wine dinner will be held at the Tuscany Room, 2230 Hamburg Tpk, Wayne. 7 to 9:30 PM; $65 including tax and tip. For reservations call 973-694-4800.
11/19: An Italian food and wine pairing dinner with special guest Doug Salthouse of Willette Wines will be held at Gennaro’s Restaurant, 47 B State Rd, Princeton. 7 PM; $85 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call CoolVines at 609-924-0039.
11/19: A Columbia Winery Cellar Master’s Riesling wine tasting will be held at the Melting Pot, 100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken. Some of the proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 7 PM; $25. For reservations call 201-222-1440.
11/19: A fall harvest wine dinner featuring wines from Rosenblum Cellars will be held at Light Horse Tavern, 199 Washington St, Jersey City. 7 PM; $75 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 201-946-2028.
11/19: A Heart Healthy, Quick & Easy demonstration cooking class with Chef Will Mooney will be held at the Brothers Moon, 7 W Broad St, Hopewell. 6:30 PM; $45. For reservations call 609-333-1330.
11/19: A Harvest Wine Dinner will be held at Legal Sea Foods, Garden State Plaza, Paramus. 6:30 to 10 PM; $90. For reservations call Jaime Pandolfi at 201-843-8483.
11/19: A four-course Freeman wine dinner will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206, Bedminster. 7 PM; $125 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 908-658-9292.
11/20: A First Course, First Class Soups for Holiday Entertaining class will be taught by Vicki Caparulo at Viking Culinary Center, 4 Sperry Rd, Fairfield. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $69. To register log on to www.vikingcookingschool.com or call 973-244-1311.
11/21: A walk-around wine tasting with an artisanal cheese selection, a raw bar, and an assortment of passed hors d’oeuvres will be held at Restaurant Nicholas, 160 Rt 35 S, Middletown. $95 plus tax and gratuity; $50 vouchers will be given the night of the tasting to be used toward any twelve-bottle purchase only. For time information and reservations call 732-345-9977.
11/21: A four-course Barcelona & Beyond dinner with wine will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. 7:30 PM; $100 plus tax and gratuity. Call 908-658-9292 for more information and reservations.
11/21: A five-course wine dinner featuring cuisine and wines ranging from the East Coast to the West Coast will be held at the Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. 7:30 PM; $70. For reservations call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.
11/21 to 11/23: A Holiday Wine Trail Weekend will be held at Valenzano Winery, 1320 Old Indian Mills Rd, Shamong. Noon to 5 PM. For ticket information call the Garden State Wine Growers Association at 609-588-0085.
11/22: A cooking demonstration and book signing with Rick Rodgers, author of Thanksgiving 101, will be held at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus. 11 AM and 2 PM; free. For more information call 201-576-0100.
11/22: A Taste of France wine tasting event sponsored by the North Plainfield Optimist Club will be held at Vermeule Mansion, 614 Greenbrook Rd, North Plainfield. The event will include French wines, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, antipasto, multiple food and wine pairings, coffee, and dessert. 7 to 10 PM; $45 all inclusive. For tickets call 908-561-5636.
11/23: A wine class will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May. 1 to 3 PM; $25. For more information and to register call 609-884-5404.
11/23: A Holiday Wine Extravaganza with more than 50 wines to taste plus cheese and snacks will be held at Rosie’s Wine Bar, 514 North Ave, Garwood. Noon to 6 PM; $25 in advance; $35 at the door. For tickets call 908-518-WINE.
11/29: A fondue demonstration and tasting with Will Layfield, owner of the Melting Pot, Westwood, will be held at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17 N, Paramus. 11 AM; free. For more information call 201-576-0100.
11/29: A holiday open house with tastings from Arlene’s Kitchen and store specials will be held at Adventures in Cooking, 12 Legion Pl, Wayne. 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information call 973-305-1114.
11/29: A Seven Deadly Zins Dinner will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $129. For reservations call 732-828-4444.
12/1: An Authentic Mexican Holiday Meal demonstration class will be taught by Chef Lourdes Escalante at Elijah’s Promise, 211 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. The event will raise money for Elijah’s Promise, a multiservice agency that helps to lift people out of poverty. 6 to 8:30 PM; $40. For reservations log on to www.elijahspromise.org or call Norna at 732-545-9002 ext 124.
12/3: A six-course holiday tasting wine dinner will be held at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville. 7 PM; $150. For reservations call 908-766-0002.
12/3: A Holiday Meals demonstration cooking class with Chef Will Mooney will be held at the Brothers Moon, 7 W Broad St, Hopewell. 6:30 PM; $45. For reservations call 609-333-1330.
12/5: A Harvest of Spirits wine tasting will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 800 Wood St, Vineland. 7 to 10 PM; $25. For tickets call 856-691-1589.
12/7: A Beaujolais tasting will be held at Rosie’s Wine Bar, 514 North Ave, Garwood. 4 to 6 PM; $30. For reservations e-mail [email protected] or call 908-518-WINE.
12/7: A Gingerbread Brunch will be held at the Grain House Restaurant at the Olde Mill Inn, 225 N Maple Ave, Basking Ridge. For more information and reservations call 908-221-1150.
12/9: A cooking demonstration, It’s Not Just Potatoes: A Chanukah Celebration, taught by Sharyn Rosler will be held at Adventures in Cooking, 12 Legion Pl, Wayne. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $65. To enroll log on to www.adventuresincooking.com or call 973-305-1114.
12/10: A four-course dinner featuring wines from France’s Loire Valley and Languedoc region will be held at Sirena in Pier Village, 27 Ocean Ave, Long Branch. 7:30 to 9:30 PM; $80. For reservations call 732-663-0002.
12/12: A holiday wine tasting dinner featuring little-known varietal wines will be held at the Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. 7:30 PM; $70. For reservations call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.