In this Valentine's Day edition of Food Events, read about romantic happenings around the state.

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Rapid Fire . . . with chef Michael Carrino.

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A Meal for Amiel As mentioned earlier in the week, on February 8, chef Florian Wehrli, along with top chefs from New York and Northern New Jersey will collaborate on a benefit dinner at Perona Farms to raise money to build a greenhouse/interactive classroom for Frankford Township School. The five-course tasting meal will feature regionally grown meats, cheeses and produce.

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Read about all the latest restaurant openings and closings around the Garden State, including Desi's in North Caldwell.

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Walking on White Street in Red Bank, it’s possible to walk right past Dish and try the door of the neighbor, the Sweetest Sin Boutique. I did. But make no mistake, this the unostentatious BYOB in downtown Red Bank is a local favorite. And, if you want a table on a Friday or Saturday, you’d better make a reservation, because the 50-ish seat restaurant was standing-room-only by 7:30. And, for good reason.

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Read about all the hot and happening events around New Jersey, like The Shannon Rose's Hop & Sizzle menu available through January 31.

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Rapid Fire with...Chef Peter Turso of Ursino.

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Growing Seed to Plate: Happy Harvest Hydroponics Farm, Denville.

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Finca, the sister restaurant of Cravings is now open and serving “The Estate of Small Plates." Read about this and other openings and closings around the state.

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Rosie will be on vacation until mid-February—guest blogger Melody Kettle will post in her place. The steep driveway that led up to the Mohawk House was lined with cars: luxury 4x4 vehicles, environmentally friendly compacts, and even a classic Corvette. The valets were hustling to keep up. This must be the most popular restaurant in Sussex County—or, perhaps, one of the few. Either way, the joint was jumpin’.

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