On Monday November 14, a food, wine and beer tasting called Forks and Corks & Hops, will be held at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights, 101 Old Mill Road, Spring Lake Heights, to benefit the Algonquin Arts Theater’s educational programs. Confirmed participants include: Blend, Manasquan; Boathouse Bar and Grille, Belmar; Chocolate Bar, Manasquan; Beach Haus Brewery, Belmar; Fratello’s Restaurant and Lounge, Sea Girt; Remington’s, Manasquan; Scarborough Fair, Sea Girt; Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake Heights; The Committed Pig, Manasquan; and Waypoint 622, Brielle. 6 to 9 PM; $85; tasting with wine & cheese pairing $100. For tickets, visit algonquinarts.org, call 732-528-9211 or Algonquin Box Office located at 173 Main Street in Manasquan.
SOMERS POINT RESTAURANT WEEK
The seventh annual Somers Point Restaurant Week will be held Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 13 offering prix-fixe menu pricing for lunch and dinner at participating restaurants throughout the city. This year’s event benefits the Community Food Bank of New Jersey and Atlantic Cape Community College culinary scholarships. To view or print participating restaurants with addresses and menus, visit this website or call 609-920-7004.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
BRACCO FARMS FALL SQUASH DINNER AT ESCAPE, MONTCLAIR
A three-course Bracco Farms fall squash dinner will be held at Escape, 345 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair; $41, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 973-744-0712. Indicate that you are making reservations for the squash dinner when calling.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
DOM PERIGNON – A PAIRING DINNER AT PLUCKEMIN INN
The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster will host a Dom Perignon dinner. 7 PM; $150 plus tax & gratuity Information and reservations: 908-658-9292.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4
NEW JERSEY HARVEST WINE FESTIVAL
The New Jersey Harvest Wine festival will be held at the Hilton Short Hills, 41 John F Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills. 7:30 to 10 PM (early access 6:30); $69. Net proceeds from this event will benefit Family Promise of Bergen County, an organization dedicated to alleviating the plight of the homeless in Bergen County. Information and tickets, call 877-571-6690 or visit this website.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6
HARVEST DINNER
The Northeast Organic Farm Association will host a Harvest Dinner at The Watershed Center, Pennington, to benefit the NOFA-NJ’s education, outreach and advocacy programs and training for the organic growing community in the region. 6 to 9 PM; $85; $100 at the door. For tickets, visit this website.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
MARCH OF DIMES BENEFIT
The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction will be held at the Terrace at Biagio’s Restaurant, 293 Paramus Road, Paramus. 6 PM; $175. Tickets at this website.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
DREAM DINNER
A Dream Dinner paired with wines with chefs from Ama Ristorante (Sea Bright), Daniel’s Bistro (Point Pleasant), Waypoint 622 (Brielle) and Cross & Orange (Asbury Park) will be held at Cross & Orange, 508 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park starting at 7 PM. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dream-dinner-tickets-24814386498
PROVENCE, LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON WINE TASTING
A Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon wine tasting will be held at Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Avenue, Jersey City. 7 to 9 PM; $55. Information: 201-604-2702.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
THANKSGIVING WALK AROUND WINE TASTING
The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster will host a Thanksgiving Walk Around wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres. Wines will be available at retail prices and guests will receive a $25 credit when they purchase $250 or more of wine. 2:30 to 4 PM; $30 plus tax. Information and reservations: 908-658-9292.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
THE GREAT JERSEY SHORE MARTINI CONTEST
Area bartenders will compete for the Best Martini at the Shore at Doolan’s Shore Club, 700 Rt 71, Spring Lake starting at 1 PM. Tickets at this website.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
YCS WINE & FOOD TASTING
A Wine & food Tasting will be held at the Park Ridge Marriott, 300 Brae Boulevard, Park Ridge to benefit the Youth Consultation Service. 6 to 9 PM; $75; $85 at the door. Tickets: www.ycs.org
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