The Coffee Club @ Shanti Cafe: Brew Perfection Workshops, Hoboken
Sundays through Sept. 27
If you have an interest in coffee history, brewing and anything caffeine-related, you can learn all about what makes a great cup of coffee at Shanti Cafe. Leading the in-person workshops is Richard, a coffee enthusiast from the UK, who will teach you all about the world of deliciously brewed coffee. Multiple workshops are available weekly; topics include taste sensation, brewing, latte art, coffee origins and more. Classes are free, though a $10 day-of donation is suggested. Register online in advance, as numbers are restricted to permit social distancing. All workshop materials are thoroughly disinfected.
Shanti Cafe, 618 Washington St, Hoboken.
Harrington Park Farmers Market
Opening Aug. 30
Harrington Park’s annual seasonal farmers market is back in business starting August 30. The fall market will include seasonal items, as well as farmers market favorites like fresh cheese, pickles, jams and more. Bergen County’s Stokes Farm will be included as one of the vendors, selling fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. The event’s goal is to support the local business community in a time when it’s needed most. Don’t forget your mask! DM the Facebook page if you’re a vendor interested in being a part of the market. The market, located at Highland Field, will be open Sundays, 10 am–2 pm, until October 11.
Harrington Park Farmers’ Market, Highland Field on Tappan Rd, Harrington Park.
BBQ for Two, Rails Steakhouse
Tuesdays
Make Tuesday nights at Rails your new date night. For $39, you get a meal for two with an array of meats, side dishes and dessert. Dinner includes half a rack of St. Louis ribs, BBQ chicken, pulled pork and smoked brisket, plus sides of creamy mac and cheese, coleslaw, smashed potatoes and fresh cornbread. If you have room for dessert, dig into Rails’ signature butter cake with blueberry compote, mascarpone and toasted almonds. Available for takeout only; call to place your order.
Rails Steakhouse, 10 Whitehall Rd, Towaco; 973-335-0006.
Whealth Kitchen Meal Drop, Jersey City
Wednesdays or Sundays
Through Whealth Kitchen, you can get farm-fresh meals delivered right to your door every week. Menus are released every Sunday; boxes include meats, grains, vegetables and special treats like chocolate-chip pumpkin scones. Meal Drops include regular and vegan meals full of no-cook, bulk-prepped items that you can mix and match in meals all week long. Half plans include enough food for 6 meals for $65, while the full plan doubles the order for $120. Order online and choose either Wednesday or Sunday as your weekly delivery day. You can add other fresh grocery items to your order, including coconut yogurt, protein brownies, lemon-basil butter and more. Delivery is available anywhere within a 1.5-hour distance of Jersey City.
Whealth Kitchen, 615 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City; 201-795-5188.