SAVE THE DATE: A DINNER OF HOPE, HELP AND HEALING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
A Dinner of Hope, Help and Healing will be held at the Trump National Golf Club, 900 Lamington Road, Bedminster, to benefit SAFE in Hunterdon County, an organization that serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. This five-course dinner will feature the cuisine of France and will be paired with wines from Trump’s vineyards. Executive chef James Haverstroh from Trump National Golf Club will present the cocktail hour with other participating chefs to be announced. 6:30 PM; $250. Watch Table Hopping With Rosie for ticket information.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17
FRENCH-INSPIRED DINNER AT ESCAPE, MONTCLAIR
Chef Bryan Gregg, owner of Escape 345 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, will present a five-course, French-inspired dinner on with chef Manuel Perez of Peacock Inn and chef Robert Ubhaus of the soon-to-open Redux, chef Anthony Bucco of Restaurant Latour and chef Thomas Ciszak of Chakra and Blue Morel. This dinner will benefit cancer research and treatment in New Jersey, a cause especially important to chef Gregg, a cancer survivor. The following menu will be presented: Niçoise de Thon (Tuna Niçoise) – chef Perez; Tartare de Boeuf (Beef Tartare) – chef Ubhaus; Truite Amandine (Trout Almondine) – chef Bucco; Navarin D’Agneau (Lamb Navarin) – chef Gregg; Charlotte Royale Aux Fraises (Strawberry Charlotte) – chef Ciszak. 7PM; $89 with 50% of the proceeds donated to the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center of NJ. Reservations: 973-744-0712.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
CHEESE & CHOCOLATE PARTY
A fundraiser featuring wine, cheese, chocolate vendors and live music will be held at the Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts, 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway, to benefit the Union County Performing Arts Center. 5:30 to 9:30 PM; $25 advance, $30 at the door. For tickets, visit ucpac.org, call 732-499-8226 or visit the UCPAC box office, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway.
CLOS PEGASE WINE DINNER
A five-course Clos Pegase wine dinner will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. For information, pricing and reservations, call 609-584-7800.
PLUMPJACK PAIRED WINE DINNER
A Plumpjack Wine Dinner will be held at The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 206 South, Bedminster; 7 PM. For information and reservations, call 908-658-9292.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
SMITH MADRONE WINE DINNER
A Smith Madrone wine dinner will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $119 plus tax and service. Reservations: 732-828-4444 or [email protected].
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
SUMMER WINE TASTING AT THE PLUCKEMIN INN, BEDMINSTER
A Summer Walk Around Wine Tasting will be held at The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 206 South, Bedminster. 2:30 PM; $30. For reservations, call 908-658-9292.
IT’S DECK TIME
Chef Paul Drew will demonstrate how to grill fun and simple summer dishes at Phillips Seafood Restaurant, The Pier Shops at Caesars, One Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City. 11:30 AM; $65. For more information, visit their website at phillipsseafood.com or call 609-348-2273 for reservations.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
TASTE AWARDS GALA DINNER
Jim Flynn, blogger at Shore Foodie (shorefoodie.com) has announced that the TASTE Award Gala Dinner, which will recognize restaurants at the Jersey Shore will be held at The Mill, Spring Lake Heights to benefit the Common Ground Grief Center. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $85. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-awards-dinner-gala-tickets-16859282568/
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