Calendar of NJ Events - May 2013 Event Date: 5/17/2013 Byron Kosuge NJ Wine Dinner Description: A Byron Kosuge wine dinner will be held at Stage Left, 7 PM; $129. Address: Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-828-4444 Event Date: 5/17/2013 2nd Annual "Spring Into Summer" Cocktail Party Description: Buffet dinner with beer and wine to benefit Friends and Neighbors in Action and Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Foundation at La Tavola Cucina. Time: 7:00 PM - Ticket Price: $75. Address: La Tavola Cucina, 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ 08882 Phone#: 732-238-2111 Event Date: 5/17/2013 Tres Sabores / Agricola Winemaker Dinner Description: Join Tres Sabores' winemaker Julie Johnson as she and Agricola's Executive Chef Josh Thomsen host a 5 wine / 5 course pairing dinner.  Reception with Ms Johnson at 6:30 with 2012 "Ingrid & Julia" Rosé, Rutherford & Calistoga, Napa Valley; then dinner at 7:00pm, with 5 more excellent wines from California's Tres Sabores winery.  The dinner will take place in Agricola's private dining room, aka The Root Cellar. Seating is limited. Address: Agricola, 11 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 Phone#: 609-921-2798 Event Date: 5/17/2013 Food Revolution Evening Potluck Lectures Description: As a prelude to Food Revolution Day participants are welcome to bring a locally sourced, healthy dish to our pot luck evening lecture where they will learn about making healthy choices in the grocery store and the kitchen. Enjoy your food while listening to a selection of lectures covering Genetically Modified Organisms, decoding food labeling and the tools for combating childhood obesity. For more information contact Melanie Bump. Time: 6 pm 8 pm. This event is FREE as part of Food Revolution Day. Address: 333 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone#: 973-285-6536 Event Date: 5/18/2013 Jersey Shore Beer Fest Description: Craft beer tasting from more than 30 breweries, with local food vendors. Time: 2:00 PM - Ticket Price: $45-$49. Address: The Headliner, 1401 Route 35 South, Neptune, NJ 07753 Phone#: 732-775-6200 Event Date: 5/18/2013 Spring Lake Irish Festival Description: Come join us for a wonderful cultural experience of music, dancing and fine food. Address: Third Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762 Phone#: 732-449-0577 Event Date: 5/18/2013 Chef Stephen Kalt @ the Borgata Description: Culinary demonstration. Time: 3:00 PM - Ticket Price: $25 Address: Borgata Hotel, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone#: (866) 900-4849 Event Dates: 5/18/2013 and 5/19/2013 Glassboro Vintage South Jersey Wine Festival Description: Glassboro and the South Jersey Tourism Corporation host more than 14 wineries from Vintage South Jersey and the Outer Coastal Plain for this two-day event, May 18-19 from 12-5 pm each day. In its second year, the festival is ripe with local wine tastings, gourmet food and unique vendors and attracts wine lovers from throughout the region. The entertainment promises to attract a wide audience and includes Cold Blue Electric jazz fusion, TK & the Howlers, Love Alive and Mike Dugan and the Blues Mission. Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 at the gate. Address: Rowan Blvd. Glassboro, NJ 08028 Phone#: 856-881-0500 Event Dates: 5/18/2013 and 5/19/2013 Spring Wine Fest at Laurita Winery Description: Laurita Winery celebrates spring with live musical entertainment, delectable food and award winning wines! In addition, artisans will have their hand-crafted merchandise on display and for sale... from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Address: Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 Phone#: 609.758.8000 Event Date: 5/19/2013 NJ Confection & Dessert Tasting Expo Description: The Sweet Escape: NJ Confection & Dessert Tasting Expo will be held at the NJ Convention and Expo Center, featuring pastry professionals, bakeries, local restaurants, caterers, confectioners, chocolatiers confectionary caterers, ice cream shops, frozen dessert makers and boutique dessert companies from the tri-state area. 2 to 6 PM; $35; VIP, $65; children 5 to 12 $15. Address: NJ Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ Phone#: 737-474-8106 Event Date: 5/20/2013 NJ Wine Dinner Description: Join us on the evening of Monday, May 20th, beginning at 7:00pm, at The Wayne Steakhouse for an exclusive wine pairing dinner. For your dining pleasures, a five course menu has been expertly assembled and will be perfectly complemented by wines hand-selected by wine experts from Gary's Wine & Marketplace. Dinner will be $85 (plus tax and gratutity). Please contact Jonathan. Address: Wayne Steakhouse, 2230 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone#: 973-633-3900 Event Date: 5/20/2013 Napa Valley wine tasting paired with hors d'oeuvres Description: A Napa Valley wine tasting paired with hors d’oeuvres will be held at LuNello. 7 PM; $80, exclusive of tax and gratuities. Ask for Chris Antonelli. Address: LuNello, 182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ Phone#: 973-837-1660 Event Date: 5/21/2013 Three-course NJ Dinner Description: A three-course dinner at Rat's, followed by a moonlight tour of the Grounds For Sculpture will be held at 7 PM; $59 members; $69 nonmembers. Address: Rat's, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ Phone#: 609-586-0616 Event Date: 5/21/2013 Domenico Winery dinner Description: A Domenico Winery dinner will be held at Rob's Bistro. $70, inclusive of food, wine, tax and gratuity. Address: Rob's Bistro at 75 Main St, Madison, NJ Phone#: 973-377-0067 Event Date: 5/23/2013 Party on the Promenade Description: A Party on the Promenade, a benefit for the Monmouth County Friends of the Parks, will take place at the Molly Pitcher Inn. Twenty Red Bank eateries will be in attendance offering samplings and cocktail tastings and there will be live music. 6 to 9 PM; $50 advance; $60 at the door. Address: Molly Pitcher Inn, 88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ Phone#: 732-747-2500 Event Date: 5/23/2013 Scotch & Four Course Dinner Description: A four-course dinner and selected Glenmorangie portfolio @ the Park Avenue Bar and Grill. Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. - Ticket Price: $49. Address: Park Avenue Bar and Grill, 3417 Park Ave. Union City, NJ 07087 Phone#: (201) 617-7275 Event Date: 5/23/2013 Beers & BBQ Description: Bbq & beers! Thursday, May 23rd -- 4-8pm. Please stop by for a beer & bbq sampling with oink & moo bbq truck. Try a sample of a selected craft beer along with some of their terrific bbq in our events room. Pick up the beer inside, & the bbq outside ; The oink & moo bbq truck will be outside offering up their fantastic bbq to take home. It’s the perfect kick off to memorial day weekend!!!!! Address: Heights Beer & Wine Emporium, 69 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Phone#: 201-426-0555 Event Date: 5/24/2013 Wine & Music Under the Stars Description: In this special installment of Wine and Music Under the Stars, we are celebrating the finale of the Mixing Palettes Exhibition which features plein air paintings of the winery. During April and May visitors the the exhibition have been voting on best in show and its time to see who will win the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. The poles close at 8pm, and the winner will be announced at 8:30. Attend the event for your last chance to make your voice heard. Enjoy live music, relax at reserved tables, explore the exhibition, meet the artists, and join the excitement! Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Address: Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road (Amwell Road) Ringoes, NJ 08551 Phone#: 908.284.9463 Event Dates: 5/25/2013 and 5/26/2013 NJ Blues and Wine Festival Description: Beautiful Natirar Park in Peapack-Gladstone in Somerset County will once again provide the scenic backdrop when the Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) hosts their annual Blues & Wine Festival on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26 from Noon-5 p.m. each day.  Cost: $25 per person at the gate; $20 per person for advance orders. Non-drinkers are free. Rain date is May 27. Address: Natirar Park, 2 Main Street, Peapack, NJ Phone#: 609-588-0085 Event Date: 5/28/2013 Berkshire Black "A Taste for Giving" Description: Nicolosi Foods Inc. fixed price dinner featuring Berkshire Black Premium Pork products; portion of proceeds to benefit Mary Therese Rose Fund. Time: 7:00 PM. - Ticket Price: $35 Address: Pellegrino's Restaurant, 560 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ 07508 Phone#: (973) 949-5555 Event Date: 5/30/2013 Five Course Summers Estate Wine Pairing Dinner Description: Five (5) course wine dinner at Ramsey Golf & Country Club. Featuring its sensational cuisine paired with the wines of Summers Estate Winery.  All Summers Estate wines will be provided by Ramsey Golf & Country Club. In addition, all wines will be available for purchase.  This is a terrific opportunity to thoroughly investigate the wines of a single producer paired with delicious food courses to match at the modest price of $85 plus tax & tip.  Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Wines will be presented by Fine Wine Specialist Seth Proper who is with the broker that represents Summers Estate Wines in New York & New Jersey. Address: Ramesy Golf & Country Club, 105 Lakeside Drive Ramsey, NJ 07466 Phone#: 201-327-0009 Event Date: 5/30/2013 Four-Course Dinner / Wine Pairing Description: Novita Bistro will feature a four-course meal with wine pairing. Time: 6:30 PM - Ticket Price: $100. Address: Novita Bistro, 25 New St., Metuchen, NJ 08840 Phone#: (732) 549-5306   Did you know that New Jersey is the world leader in blueberry and cranberry production. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events