MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE AND THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
Every Sunday through September, guests at Morton’s the Steakhouse, Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, can order the $19.78 Morton’s Prime Sirloin Burger, and five dollars from the price of each burger-and-fries entrée will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This initiative is in honor of Morton’s the Steakhouse’s 30th anniversary; the goal is to raise enough funds to grant the wishes of 30 children who are living with life-threatening medical conditions. For reservations call 201-487-1303.
LATE-NIGHT DESSERTS AT CHURCH STREET KITCHEN, MONTCLAIR
It seems that whenever we’re looking to have a late-night “coffee and…” every place we try is closed. Well, not anymore. Church Street Kitchen, 12 Church Street, Montclair, offers items from its house-made dessert menu along with coffee drinks, with seating inside or outside, after 8:30 PM Sundays through Thursdays and after 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays (closed Mondays). Try the NY cheesecake with fresh berries, profiteroles con crema, or a refreshing artisanal cheese board with fresh fruit and peasant bread. For more information call 973-233-0216; BYO.
READY, SET, GRILL!
All-natural beef, pork, buffalo, and duck hot dogs, made with meat from animals raised on a vegetarian diet with no antibiotics or growth hormones, have been introduced by Ariane Daguin, co-owner of D’Artagnan, Newark, a leading purveyor of foie gras and other specialty organic poultry and game products. Not sure which to order? Then try the sampler consisting of one twelve-ounce package of each of the four kinds of hot dogs. For more information and to purchase log on to www.dartagnan.com.
DIVINE WINE
Amanti Vino, a boutique wine store, has become twice as beautiful, as it has broken down its walls at 30 Church Street, Montclair, and expanded, doubling its number of selections. It now has a dedicated classroom space available for wine seminars, a larger tasting bar, and a temperature-controlled “cellar” with old vintages, hard-to-find gems, allocated wines, and large-format bottles. For more information log on to www.amantivino.com or call 973-509-WINE.
TECHNIQUES FOR TEENS COOKING CLASS
On July 15, a Techniques for Teens participation cooking class taught by Paul Ingenito, chef/owner of the Perryville Inn, Perryville, will be held at Kings Cooking Studio, 450 Route 206, Bedminster. The following menu will be taught: jumbo lump crabmeat salad with gazpacho vinaigrette; grilled skirt steak with panzanella salad; and country shortcake with summer berries. 11 AM to 2 PM; $65. To register call 908-719-4966.
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