2/25: A vertical tasting of Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $295. For reservations, call Alex Hall at 732-828-4444 ext 200.
2/26: A Sauces & Vinaigrettes cooking class inspired by Venice and taught by executive chef Todd Villani will be held at the Park Avenue Bar & Grill, 3417 Park Ave, Union City. For time and cost information and reservations, call 201-617-7274.
2/27: A Grand Marshal Dinner to support the 2011 St Patrick’s Day parade will be held at High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly. 4 PM; $55. For reservations, call 609-265-9199.
2/28: A five-course Glenmorangie Scotch & Steak Dinner will be held at the Strip House, Westminster Hotel, 550 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston. 7 PM; $125 including tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 973-548-0050.
3/1: Craig McManus will teach a wine education class, which includes wines, artisanal breads, and imported cheeses, at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, 1 E Franklin Tpk, Ho-Ho-Kus. 7:30 PM; $55 plus tax and gratuity. Guests are encouraged to have dinner prior to the event. For reservations, call 201-445-4115.
3/1: A cooking class with executive chef Shane Cash will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton. Learn how to prepare a four-course Farm to Table menu inspired by ingredients sourced from sustainable producers. Wine expert Alan Hallmark will present wine pairings and tastings to help you select the perfect wine for your dinner. Class size is limited to twelve. 6 PM; $300 for the four-class session. For reservations, call 609-584-7800.
3/3: A Wine vs. Beer Dinner will be held at Witherspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon St, Princeton, featuring beers from Brooklyn Brewery. 6:30 to 10:30 PM; $123.75 including tax and gratuity. Call 609-924-6011 for tickets.
3/4: A Wine & Wild Game Dinner featuring ostrich, wild boar, venison, and buffalo will be held at Steakhouse 85, 85 Church St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $85. For reservations, call 732-247-8585.
3/5: A Mardi Gras buffet will be featured at the Long Shots Bar & Lounge on the Clubhouse Level, Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt 120, East Rutherford. 6 PM; $35.25 per person (excludes racetrack admission, tax, and gratuity). No reservation necessary. Go to www.meadowlandsracetrack.com for the complete menu, or call 201-THE-BIGM.
3/6: A charity wine dinner, Celebrity Chefs Reunite for Parkinson’s Research, will be held at Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27 (Lakeview Ave), Kingston. A 3 PM VIP reception includes time to talk to chefs and enjoy photo opportunities, light stuzzichini, and wine, followed by a five-course Farm to Table dinner with wine pairings; $350. A 4:30 PM cocktail reception is followed by the five-course Farm to Table dinner with wine pairings; $200. For tickets and more information, call Eno Terra at 609-497-1777, e-mail [email protected], contact the Parkinson Alliance at 609-688-0870, or visit www.parkinsonalliance.org.
3/7: A four-course Palmaz wine dinner will be held at Chakra, W 144 Rt 4 E, Paramus. 6:30 PM; $82 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 201-556-1530.
3/7: An Apokries (Greek Carnival) wine dinner will be held at Kuzina by Sofia, Sawmill Shopping Center, 404 Rt 70 W, Cherry Hill; $35. For more information and reservations, call 856-429-1061.
3/9: A five-course Beer Maker’s Dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton; 6 PM. For price information and reservations, call 609-584-7800.
3/10: The Whisky Guild Tasting Classic New Jersey, a dinner and tasting, will be held at the Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Rd, Morristown. 7 to 10 PM; $85. For tickets, call 877-3WHISKY or go to www.whiskyguild.com.
3/11: A five-course Wine & Cheese Dinner will be held at Napa Valley Grill, Garden State Plaza, 95 Rt 17 S, Paramus. 7 to 10 PM; $75 including tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 201-845-5555.
3/11 through 3/13: The New Jersey Food & Wine Festival will be held at Crystal Springs Resort, Route 94, Vernon, with special dinners, seminars, tastings, and more. For more information, log on to www.crystalgolfresort.com, call 973-827-5996 ext 3, or e-mail [email protected].
3/12: A Celebrity Waiter & Comedy Dinner will be held at Hawk Pointe, 294 Rt 31, Washington, to benefit the Warren County Community College foundation; $75. For time information and tickets, call 908-835-2334 or e-mail [email protected].
3/15: A four-course Coppola wine dinner will be held at Pleasantdale Chateau, 757 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange; 6:30 PM. For price information and reservations, call 973-731-5600.
3/15: A Hendry Vineyards wine dinner with owner/winemaker George Hendry will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $129. For reservations, call 732-828-4444.
3/16: A California Cabernet wine tasting will be held at One 53, 153 Washington St, Rocky Hill. 6:30 PM; $80. Call 609-921-0153 for reservations.
3/17: A Kilts vs. Lederhosen event with chef/owner David Burke will be held at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Rd, Rumson. Burke and former owner Chef Hubert Peter will celebrate the Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Chef Showdown and March Madness Dinner with a multi-course meal, accompanied by a variety of beers and spirits. Each chef will present his respective Irish or German interpretations of the holiday, and guests will vote for their favorite as bagpipe music sets a festive tone. Prizes will also be awarded to the diners. The evening will conclude with the presentation of a signature David Burke ostrich egg in a No Blarney Chef Showdown trophy cup signed by the competing chefs. 6:30 PM; $75 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 732-842-8088.
3/17 through 3/20: The Annual Dionysian Society Gathering will be held at La Mer Hotel & Washington Inn, Washington St, Cape May. $495 including wines, meals, seminars, and the hotel stay. For more information and to register, call 609-476-2728.
3/19: A Springtime Serenade cooking class will be held at Phillips Seafood Restaurant, level 3 of the Pier Shops at Caesars, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM; $65. For reservations, call 609-348-2273.
3/19: Dogs and their two-legged friends can attend a Canine Cotillion that will be held at Stone House at Stirling Ridge, 50 Stirling Rd, Warren, to benefit the homeless pets at St. Hubert’s shelters in Madison and North Branch. The event will include cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions. 6 PM; $275 including admission for one dog. For tickets, call 973-377-7094 or log on to www.sthuberts.org. Ties and tails optional.
3/20 through 3/25: Dine at South Jersey restaurants during their Restaurant Week, with four courses costing either $25 or $35. For a list of participating restaurants, log on to www.sjhotchefs.com/restweek.
3/22: A five-course Regions of Italy wine dinner will be held at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 175 Riverside Sq, Hackensack. 7 to 10 PM; $70. For reservations, call 201-968-9410.
3/23: A four-course Flora Springs Winery dinner with special guest Paul Gardner will be held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, 1 E Franklin Tpk, Ho-Ho-Kus. 7 PM; $68 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 201-445-4115.