THROUGH JULY 6
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL EDITION WINE & MENU
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Riverside Square Mall, One Riverside Square, Hackensack (201-487-1303) and Morton’s The Steakhouse–Atlantic City, Caesars Casino Hotel, 2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City (609-449-1044), are thanking patrons with a limited-time, anniversary menu and special-edition wine called Sbragia, “State & Rush” Merlot, 2012 made exclusively by the Sbragia Family Vineyards in Napa.
Through July 6, guests can enjoy the following menu for $35 and wine for $16 per glass or $64 per bottle, while supplies last: Appetizer: Choice of Morton’s salad / Caesar salad / cup of baked, five-onion soup. Entrée: Choice of 6 oz. filet / honey-chili glazed salmon / chicken Bianco. Side: Choice of: Chicago horseradish mashed potatoes / sauteed broccoli florets. Dessert: Choice of chocolate mousse / Key Lime pie.
THROUGH THE END OF JULY
SCARLET-TINI AT THE HELDRICH, NEW BRUNSWICK
Through July, in honor of the martini, and National Martini Day, which was celebrated on June 19, The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick (732-214-2207) will be offering the Scarlet-Tini in honor of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The drink is made with 1½ ounces of Finlandia Cranberry Vodka and ½ ounce of Triple Sec, which is shaken, poured over ice and topped with champagne.
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OTHER FOOD EVENTS
THURSDAY, JULY 3
GOOD OL’FASHIONED CLAMBAKE
A Good Ol’Fashioned Clambake will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. 5:45 PM and 7:45 PM; $49, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 609-584-7800.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
RAW FISH AND WINE DINNER
A six-course Raw Fish and Wine dinner will be held at David Todd’s City Tavern, 150 South St, Morristown. 7 PM; $75, plus tax and tip. Reservations: 973-993-8066.
THURSDAY, JULY 10
CATCH OF THE DAY DINNER, CAPE MAY
A “Catch of the Day” seafood dinner with a selection of local wines from Hawk Haven Winery, will be held at the Ebbitt Room, Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson St, Cape May; $75. Reservations: 609-884-5700.
FRIDAY, JULY 11 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 13
NEW JERSEY STATE BARBEQUE CHAMPIONSHIP
The NJ state Barbeque Championship and and Anglesea Blues Festival will be held in North Wildwood at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues. Feast on ribs, chicken, brisket and pork while listening to music and watch barbeque teams from around the country show off their grill skills and vie for the title Grand Champion. The Grand Champion will advance to the World Food Championships in Las Vegas, NV. For additional information, call 609-523-6565 or visit either of the event websites.
SATURDAY, JULY 12 AND SUNDAY, JULY 13
JERSEY SHORE WINE FESTIVAL
Celebrate wines from NJ at the Jersey Shore Wine Festival, which will be held from noon to 6 PM on the Boardwalk in front of the Tropicana Casino & Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Guests will have 300 NJ wines to sample or purchase by the bottle or case. Tropicana’s boardwalk eateries will participate, including Casa Taco & Tequila Bar, Perry’s Pizza, Tony Luke’s, and Chickie’s & Pete’s. Advance purchases are available at the Tropicana Box Office and on TicketMaster.com and are priced at $20; at the door $25 and include a commemorative glass. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. For information on hotel packages and to reserve, call 1-800-345-8767 and use booking code: TJSWINE
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