Enjoy January in New Jersey with this delicious assortment of dining and drinking events.
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NORTH JERSEY
Dry Aged Ribeye Tasting
📅: Monday, January 13 | 7-9 pm
📍: Yale Terrace Brewery, Cranford
📅: Thursday, January 23 | 6:30-8:30 pm
📍: Flounder Brewing Co., Hillsborough
ℹ️: In this massive three-part, 10 course tasting event, guests can enjoy USDA choice, USDA prime, & Grass fed ribeyes, a blind taste test, and more. This is a guided event where an instructor will answer questions and facilitate conversation.
💸: $118
Farmers & Makers Brunch
📅: Sunday, January 12, 11 am-2:30 pm
📍: Red Horse at Bernards Inn, Bernardsville
ℹ️: This buffet brunch will feature cold and hot stations from a handful of local farmers and makers.
💸: $45
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week
📅: Sunday, January 12-Thursday, January 16
📍: Ridgewood
ℹ️: Enjoy a handful of special offerings at various restaurants across Ridgewood during the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week.
💸: Prices vary
Murder Mystery Dinner
📅: Thursday, January 16 | 7-10 pm
📍: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Hackensack
ℹ️: This event is sure to be a favorite for aspiring detectives. Enjoy Maggiano’s cuisine while trying to crack a homicide case filled with humor and mystery. Event is 21+.
💸: $65
Boozy Brunch
📅: Sunday, January 19 | noon-3:30 pm
📍: Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern, Scotch Plains
ℹ️: Enjoy a pre-fix brunch menu full of Italian dishes and bubbly drinks. Then hit the dance floor with a live DJ.
💸: $50
Dessertopia
📅: Saturday, January 25 | 11 am-7 pm
📍: Morristown Armory, Morristown
ℹ️: At this “ultimate cheat day of the year,” treat yourself to a wide range of desserts such as ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, pastries and more. While you indulge your sweet tooth, enjoy the adult beverage bar, DJ and other festivities.
💸: $6 (kids under 5 free)
CENTRAL JERSEY
Winter Wonderland
📅: Saturday, January 11 | 1-4 pm
📍: Asbury Park Hotel, Asbury Park, NJ
ℹ️: At this vendor event, enjoy bites, winter cocktails and live music while lights and cozy decor will transport you to a winter wonderland.
💸: Adults 16+: $75; kids 11-15: $25; kids 10 and under, free
Boozy Brunch Bingo
📅: Saturday, January 19 | 11:30 am
📍: Nip n Tuck Bar & Package Goods, Long Branch
ℹ️: This bingo’s theme is Aprés Ski! A prize will be given out for best dressed, and proceeds will support Asbury Park PAL’s STEM program.
💸: $10
Birdsmouth Pasta Class
📅: Thursday, January 30 | 6:30-9:30 pm
📍: Birdsmouth Beer, Oceanport, NJ
ℹ️: In this class, you’ll make an egg dough and a semolina dough and receive directions on how to prepare and serve. You’ll also get to bring home a gnocchi board and a box or two of the pasta you’ve made.
💸: $60
SOUTH JERSEY
Renault Winery Paint & Sip
📅: Friday, January 24 | 6:30-8:30 pm
📍: Renault Winery & Resort, Egg Harbor
ℹ️: Sip on a curated flight of wines and enjoy tasty appetizers while honing your painting skills in a guided session by Stroke it Paint Studio.
💸: $60
Sampling & Mixology Class
📅: Friday, January 24 | 6:30 pm
📍: Bottled – Wine, Spirits & Tastings, Atlantic City
ℹ️: Celebrate the Lunar Year of the Snake at this event, where a Rémy Martin ambassador will guide you through a tasting experience. Then, enjoy a mixology class featuring Rémy Martin VSOP and 1738 where you’ll learn how to make sophisticated cocktails.
💸: $75
South Jersey Muslim Heritage Month Festival
📅: Saturday, January 25 | 2-7 pm
📍: Eden Gardens, Pennsauken, NJ
ℹ️: In addition to cultural performances, history and art exhibits, this festival features global cuisine and desserts.
💸: Free entry
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