ALBA VINEYARD HARVEST FOOD TRUCK AND WINE FESTIVAL
On Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, Alba Vineyard, 269 Rt 627, Village of Finesville, Milford will host a Harvest Food Truck and Wine Festival in the upper field of its vineyard. Food truck participants include: The Cow and The Curd; Aroy-D Thai Elephant; Empanada Guy; The French Quarter; Oink and Moo BBQ; Waffle De Lys; The Outslider; and Sanducci’s Pizza. Admission includes entrance to the event, parking and music; food prices vary by truck. Noon to 5 PM; $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, and children 12 and under are free. Wine tastings are available for an additional $10 per person, 21 and older, which includes eight wine samples and an etched Alba Vineyard wine glass. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact Alba Vineyard at 908-995-7800, visit the website or e-mail [email protected]. For GPS use 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Finesville (Pohatcong Township). Coolers and outside food and drinks are not permitted. Attendees can bring a lawn chair, blanket, or beach umbrella. No pets, canopies, or EZ-Up shelters.
OTHER FOOD EVENTS
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15
LIVIO FELLUGA ITALIAN WINE DINNER
A wine dinner featuring the wines from Livio Felluga will be held at Undici Taverna Rustica, 11 West River Road, Rumson. This event includes tasting, seminar and dinner. 6:45 PM; $79, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-842-3880.
RESTAUANT NICHOLAS FALL GAME FEAST
A five-course Fall Game Feast will be held at Restaurant Nicholas, 160 Route 35 S, Middletown. 6:45 PM; $135; with wine pairings $185, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-345-9977.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
CRU MEETS BREW
A five-course collaborative wine & beer charity dinner, Cru Meets Brew, presented by the Montclair Food & Wine Festival and Amanti Vino will be held at the Highlawn Pavilion, 1 Crest Drive, West Orange to benefit Intensive Therapeutics and the newly created collaborative program MACHE: Montclair Academy for Culinary & Hospitality Excellence. The following chefs will be in attendance: Christopher Ryan Arturo, Red Eye Café; Bryan Gregg, Escape Montclair; Adam Rose, Villalobos; Julian Valencia, Ani Ramen House; and out-of-town guest Anthony Bucco. Wines and beers will be coordinated by Sharon Sevrens owner of Amanti Vino in Montclair. 6:30 to 10 PM; $165. Table of 12 available for $1,920. For more information, visit the event website.
EAST OF THE RHINE TASTING DINNER
Explore the cuisine of Germany, Austria, and Hungary along with wines and beers at an East of the Rhine Tasting dinner that will be held at Rat’s Restaurant at the Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton; 6 PM. For pricing and information, call 609-584-7800.
WINES OF THE WORLD TASTING
Salt Creek Grille Princeton, One Rockingham Row, Princeton, will host a Wines of the World tasting; 6 to 9 PM; Call 609-419-4200 for information.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
HARVEST BEER TASTING
A Harvest Beer Tasting will be held at the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Community Center, 20 Hillcrest Road, Holmdel, to benefit the FoodBank and several other charities. 6 to 10 PM; $50 at the door or by check, $40. Online tickets available at this website.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19
RED BANK FLAVOUR
A Red Bank Flavour Food & Wine Walk will be held throughout Red Bank with participating restaurants offering food and wine tastings. Tickets can only be purchased the day of the walk starting at 1:30 for cash only ($35) at Teak, Char or Danny’s Steakhouse all in Red Bank. Participating restaurants are: The Bistro at Red Bank, The Boondock’s Fishery (July & August), Brannigan’s Bar & Grill, Carlo’s Bakery, Carter & Cavero, Char, The Cheese Cave, The Chowda House, Danny’s Grill & Wine Bar, Dish, The Downtown, Earth Pizza, Front Street Trattoria, Gaetano’s, Jamian’s Food & Drink, Jr.’s, Lil’ Cutie Pops, Mac Attack Cheesery, The Melting Pot, Pazzo, Readies Café, red, Siam Garden, Sicilia Café, Sugarush a Sweet Experience, Teak, The Wine Cellar at Red Bank and Whipped Bites. For information, visit the event website.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
SIGNATURE CHEFS GOURMET GALA
The Signature Chefs Gourmet Gala will be held at The Terrace at Biagio’s Restaurant, 299 Paramus Road, Paramus, to benefit the March of Dimes. Twenty-five to thirty chefs will be in attendance. 6 PM; $150. Call Carol Roberts at 973 296-8808 for tickets or e-mail [email protected]. Business or cocktail attire is recommended.
OCTOBER FEAST
The Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge are hosting an October Feast with food, beer and wine at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, 219 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge. Some participants include: Fairway Market for the wine tasting, GR Home Brewers Asociation for the beer tasting, chef Jesse Jones, Fin Rawbar and Kitchen, Fricassée French Bistro, Salute Bistro, Stamna Greek Taverna, Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes, Miss Nicky’s Gourmet Toffee and more. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $50. For ticket information, visit the event website.
EMILIO MORO WINE DINNER AT CHAKRA, PARAMUS
A meet and greet followed by a four-course Emilio Moro wine dinner will be held at Chakra, W 144 Rt 4 E, Paramus with Jose Moro of Bodegas Emilio Moro. 6:30 PM; $96, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 201-556-1530.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014
BEST OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
A Best of the Southern Hemisphere: Chile, Argentina, South Africa class taught by George Staikos will be held at 55 Main Restaurant in Flemington. The class will feature seven wines as well as three dishes and cheeses prepared to pair with the wines. 7 to 9 PM; $80. Register at TheEducatedGrape.com or call George Staikos at 973-699-2199.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
A YO, HO, HO, AND A BOTTLE OF RUM CLASS
A Yo, Ho, Ho, and a Bottle of Rum class with Jason Wilson author of “Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits” as well as the digital wine series, “Planet of the Grapes” will be held at Keg & Kitchen, 90 Haddon Ave, Westmont. 6:30 PM;$54; taxes and gratuity are included; additional fees may apply. To reserve a spot for these events or for questions, please contact Keg & Kitchen at 856-833-9800 or visit BoozeU.eventbrite.com.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, AND THURSDAY OCTOBER 23
An Oktoberfest Dinner featuring an authentic German menu will be held at Hamilton’s Grill Room, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville; $29.95. Some menu options are: goulash with smoked paprika sour cream and dill; beer-braised sausages with onions apples and sauerkraut; filet of sea bass with red cabbage gratin and Black Forest cake. Entrees will be served with fresh herb spaetzle with Gruyere and crispy Brussels sprouts. Reservations: 609-397-4343; BYO.
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