NJ TABLESIDE DINNER
On September 17, The Westin Governor Morris Hotel, Morristown, will host a NJ Tableside dinner to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Sixteen chefs will create a five-course menu with wine pairings for 10 guests each. Chefs and guests will be matched at random. Cocktails start at 6 PM, dinner at 7 PM; $200.
Participating chefs include: Anthony Bucco (Restaurant Latour), Thomas Ciszak (Chakra), Ryan DePersio (Fascino), Bryan Gregg (Escape), Corey Heyer (The Bernards Inn), Bruce Johnson (Harvest Restaurant Group), Paul Kapner (CFBNJ Community Kitchen), Marty Kester (Ninety Acres), Eric Levine (Morris Tap & Grill and Paragon Tap & Table), Craig Polignano (The Ryland Inn), Kevin Sippel (Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen), Scott Snyder (Boulevard Five 72), Kevin Takafuji (The Washington House), Robert Ubhaus (Redux), Bobby Varua (Blue Morel) and Todd Villani (Terre a Terre).
Reservations at this website.
TOMATO IN SEVEN COURSES MENU AT STAGE LEFT, NEW BRUNSWICK
From now through most of September, a History of The Tomato in Seven Courses menu will be offered nightly at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick; $79, plus tax and service. Reservations: 732-828-4444.
SAVE THE DATE
AMANTI VINO CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
To celebrate their 10th year in business, Amanti Vino, 30 Church Street, Montclair (973-509-9463), will be hosting a 10th Birthday Bash, a family fun day at the Montclair Art Museum on Sunday October 11 and a Cru vs Brew event at the Woman’s Club in Upper Montclair on Thursday, October 22.
OTHER NEW JERSEY FOOD EVENTS
AUGUST 26
CRAFT BEER TASTING AT HO-HO-KUS INN
A Craft Beer Tasting at the Tavern of the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, One East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, will feature Elysian Brewing Company (Seattle, WA) craft beers. Experience Elysian Dragonstooth Stout; Loser Pale Ale; Dayglow IPA; Night Owl Pumpkin Ale and bar bites, including Beer Battered “Bruschetta” Calamari; Beer Braised Pork Sticks; Portobello Mushroom Pizza; and Bacon Mac & Cheese. 6:30 PM; $25 exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations here or call 201-445-4115.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
BEAULIEU VINEYARDS WINE DINNER
A six-course Beaulieu vineyards wine dinner will be held at Le Malt, 1021 St. Georges Avenue, Colonia. 6:45 PM; $55 includes tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-510-7593.
FRIDAY AUGUST 28
LATIN NIGHT AT RAT’S, HAMILTON
Hand-drafted tequila cocktails, sangria, ceviche, roasted pork, garlic shrimp and much more will be available at Latin Night at Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Seatings at 6 PM and 8:15 PM; $54. For reservations, call 609-584-7800.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
CAL-ITAL SUMMER WINEFEST
A two-day Cal-Ital Summer Wine Fest will be held at the Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina, 1 Castle Boulevard, Atlantic City. Friday, August 28, will feature a Wine & Jazz reception under the stars with food and more than 25 Italian and California wines; 8 PM to 10 PM; $49. On Saturday, August 29, attendees can sample over 120 wines, as well as food from 6 PM to 10 PM; $85. VIP admission: 6 PM; $115. For tickets, visit this website.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Get Your Shine On!
Tim Smith, star of Discovery Channel’s television show Moonshiners, will be coming to Gary’s Wine & Marketplace on Saturday, August 29. Smith will be greeting customers and signing bottles of his Climax Moonshine at Gary’s, 601 Route 206, Hillsborough, from 1-3 PM, and at Gary’s, 1308 Rt 23 North, Wayne, 4 to 6 PM. The Huffington Post named Tim Smith’s Climax the No.1 best-tasting legal Moonshine. The original recipe for Climax Moonshine is distilled from corn, rye and barley malt. It’s clean and natural tasting with a subtle sweetness and bold defiance.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
FARM-TO-FORK DINNER
The Foodshed Alliance will host a seven-course Farm-to-fork dinner with wines at Alba Vineyards, 269 Route 627, Milford. The following chefs will be in attendance: Andre’ de Waal, Andre’s Restaurant; Mike Carrino: Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastro-lounge; Bill Dorrler & Kevin Knevals, Osteria Morini & Altamarea Restaurant Group; David Felton, Ninety-Acres at Natirar; Jesse Jones: private chef for celebrities, caterer, host of Chef Jesse Live; George Mandakas, Big Bang Kitchens; Dan Rothman, Whole Foods regional metro chef for Northern NJ; and Nina and Jonathan White, Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse. The Foodshed Alliance is a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable farming and locally grown, fresh, healthy food in northern New Jersey. 4 to 8 PM; $150. Reservations at this website.
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
VIBERTI VINEYARDS WINE DINNER
A five-course Viberti Vineyards wine dinner will be held at Boulevard Five72, 572 Boulevard, Kenilworth with a winemaker from the vineyard. 7 PM; $ 95 Reservations: 908-709-1200.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
MACALLAN SINGLE MALT VIP TASTING
A Macallan Single Malt tasting and dinner will be held at Le Malt, Brown Spirits and Wine Lounge, 1021 St Georges Avenue, Colonia. The following will be tasted: Macallan Single Malt 10 Years; Macallan Single Malt 12 Years; Macallan Single Malt 15 Years; Macallan Single Malt 18 Years; Macallan Single Malt 21 Years; and Macallan Single Malt Rare Cask. 6:45 PM to 10 PM; $125 includes tax and gratuity. Reservations: 732-510-7700.
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