RYLAND INN, WHITEHOUSE STATION
FARM TO FORK DINNER
On July 17, a family-style farm dinner with wine by Heitz Cellars will be held at The Ryland Inn, 115 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse Station. The following menu will be presented by executive chef Anthony Bucco:
Greenmarket inspired hors d’ oeuvres
(Grignolino Rose, 2012 and Sauvignon Blanc, 2012)
Barnegat Light fluke crudo, summer melon, Ryland Inn garden herbs and flowers
(Chardonnay, 2012)
Locally grown chanterelles, Prosciutto d’Parma, local hens egg, polenta
(Zinfandel, 2010)
Telicherry-crusted tenderloin, “potato salad”, radishes, horseradish
(Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009)
Valley Shepherd cheese, raspberries, country-style bread, pistachio
(Cabernet Sauvignon, “Trailside Vineyard”, 2002
NJ blueberries, shortbread, cream, mint
(Ink Grade Port)
7 PM; $99 plus tax and service. Reservations: 908-534-4011.
Also, through August, spend your Fridays in the backyard of the The Ryland Inn, Beer, wine, cocktail specials, a quick bites menu and music will be available starting at 2 PM. Information: 908-534-4011.
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 sample 300 New Jersey wines, purchase by the bottle or case and dine at Tropicana’s boardwalk eateries, including Casa Taco & Tequila Bar, Perry’s Pizza, Tony Luke’s, and Chickie’s & Pete’s. Tickets are available at the Tropicana Box Office and on TicketMaster.com and are priced at $20; at the door $25 and includes 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
OTHER FOOD EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
COCKTAILS IN CABANAS
A fundraiser to benefit the Africa Yoga Project, which will bring yoga to adults and children in a large rural orphanage, will be held at Liberty House Restaurant, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City (201-395-0300). Free yoga on the lawn will be held from 5 to 6 PM followed by complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar from 6 to 8 PM. Twenty percent of the bar sales will be donated to the Africa Yoga Project.
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 BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Jersey State Barbecue Championship 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 barbecue 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 the event websites.
NEW BRUNSWICK RESTAURANT WEEK
SATURDAY, JULY 12 TO SATURDAY, JULY 26
New Brunswick Restaurant Week will be held July 12 to July 26 with participating restaurants offering special discounted meals. For more information visit the event website.
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