Calendar of NJ Events - February 2009 Event Date: 2/7/09 NJ Wine and Cheese Tasting Description: A Wine and Cheese Tasting 101 class taught by cheesemonger Michael Trullinger will be held at Amanti Vino. 1 PM; $30. Address: Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair, NJ Phone#: 973-509-WINE Event Date: 2/7/09 Bobby Flay will be at Bobby’s Burger Palace Description: Bobby Flay will be at Bobby’s Burger Palace, to sign copies of his two most recent cookbooks, Bobby Flay’s Grill It! and Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook. 2 to 4 PM. Copies of the books will be available for purchase. Address: Bobby’s Burger Palace, Monmouth Mall, 188 Rt 35 S, Eatontown,, NJ Phone#: 732-544-0200 Event Date: 2/7/09 W.C.A. Wine Tasting Event Description: Join the Waldwick Community Alliance for a wine tasting at St. Luke's R.C. Church. The evening is being sponsored by Maratene's Fine Wine & Spirits located at 18A E. Propsect Street, Waldwick, NJ. $40 per person includes tastings of several quality wines, beers, cheeses and gourmet sandwiches. 100% of the proceeds as well as 20% of the wines sales from the evening go towards the restoration of the Waldwick Train Station. Address: Saint Luke's R.C. Church - 340 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Phone#: 201-873-8919 Event Date: 2/9/09 Wine, Women & Wisdom Description: A Wine, Women & Wisdom evening will be held at High Street Grill. 6 to 9 PM; $25. Address: High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly, NJ Phone#: 609-265-9199 Event Date: 2/11/09 Four-Course Dinner Description: A four-course dinner contrasting the cuisines of Rome and Naples, presented by food historian Katie Parla and Chef Chris Albrecht, will be held at Eno Terra. 6 PM; $80. Address: Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston, NJ Phone#: 609-497-1777 Event Date: 2/12/09 Four-Course Winter Wine Dinner Description: A four-course winter wine dinner will be held at Hennessy Tavern. 7 to 9 PM; $60 all inclusive. Address: Hennessy Tavern, 191 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ Phone#: 201-767-7707 Event Date: 2/13/09 Charity Wine Tasting Event in New Jersey Description: A charity wine tasting event hosted by the Edison Rotary Club will be held at the Crowne Plaza,. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $25. Address: The Crowne Plaza, 2055 Rt 27, Edison, NJ Phone#: 732-589-4568 Event Date: 2/14/09 Valentines at The Bass Rail Description: Celebrate Valentine's day with your someone special. Featuring a 3-course price fix dinner and complementary Frangelico with dessert. Seatings available until 11:30. Click Here for Special Valentine's Menu. Address: Brass Rail Restaurant, 135 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ, NJ Phone#: 201-659-7074 Event Date: 2/14/09 Valentine’s Day Dinner @ Palazzo Description: Palazzo would like to start off by wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day and for choosing Palazzo for your dining experience. This evening Palazzo offers a four course meal, plus a red rose for every lady - $79 per person + tax and gratuities. Click Here for Special Valentine's Menu. Address: Palazzo, 11 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ Phone#: 973-746-6778 Event Date: 2/14/09 Celebrate Valentine’s Day @ Buco's Description: Join us for Valentine's Day. Make your reservation early! Celebrating from Feb. 6th - 14th - with specials that will warm your heart. Click Here for Special Valentine's Menu. Address: Buco Ristorante, 953 Allwood Rd, Clifton , NJ Phone#: 973-779-3500 Event Date: 2/14/09 Hitman Murder Mysteries: We Killed 'Em on American Ideal Description: Interactive, audience participatory murder mystery dinner show. Wild parody of America's favorite TV talent show. Gift Certificates Available. Address: Manchester Inn, 25 Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, NJ Phone#: (888)456-SHOW(7469) Event Date: 2/14/09 NJ Wine Tasting to Support Children with Down Syndrome Description: Celebrate Valentine's Day with wine and support children with Down syndrome. The Enoteca will open its doors at 1pm. There will be raffle tickets available for $20 with a chance to win a 7 day Criuse for 2 to Bermuda donated by Norwegain Criuse Lines, airline tickets donated by Southwest Airlines, and a white gold and diamond bangle braclet donated by Anthony Simons Jewlers of Blackwood, NJ until 4pm. Address: Auburn Road Vineyards, 117 Sharptown-Auburn Road, Pilesgrove, NJ Phone#: 856-769-WINE Event Date: 2/14/09 Wine & Chocolate Class Description: A Wine & Chocolate class will be held at Amanti Vino. 1 PM; $30. Address: Amanti Vino, 30 Church St, Montclair, NJ Phone#: 973-509-WINE Event Dates: 2/14/09 and 2/15/09 ALBA VINEYARD WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND Description: Looking for something different to do to warm up during chilly February? How about a visit to romantic Alba Vineyard, 2008 New Jersey Winery of the Year, to sample award-winning wines paired with exquisite chocolates and artisan cheeses. To celebrate Valentine's Day, Alba Vineyard will host its 8th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend. This past event has been such a success that we have decided to continue the tradition for two weekends this year. Please join us on February 14 & 15, from Noon to 5:00 PM. Learn more about wine, wine making, and wine tasting with unique food pairings from local restaurateurs, and take the opportunity to stock up on award-winning Alba wines. Wine cellar tours and barrel tastings with nationally recognized winemaker, John Altmaier, will also be offered. Indulge yourself in the unforgettable experience of Donna Toscana Tuscan style chocolates crafted by Master Chocolatier, Diane Pinder, owner of Donna & Company, a unique artisan chocolate shop featured on the Today Show. We will also offer artisan cheeses and unique desserts with wine pairings. Reservations are not required. Wine tastings with chocolate and food parings, samples of wine and a souvenir etched Alba wine glass that is yours to keep, will be available throughout the day for $5 per person. Address: Alba Vineyard, 269 Rt 627, Milford, NJ Phone#: 908-995-7800 Event Date: 2/15/09 Four-Course NJ Wine Dinner Description: The Perryville Inn, will serve a four-course wine dinner featuring small-production wines. With the Wine Snob, Steve Mancuso. 2 PM; $115 all inclusive. Address: The Perryville Inn, 113 Perryville Rd, Perryville, NJ Phone#: 908-730-9500 Event Date: 2/18/09 Hitman Murder Mysteries: Queen Mum's the Word Description: Interactive, audience participatory murder mystery luncheon show. Murder amongst the members of The Red Hat Society!. Gift Certificates Available. Address: Grenville Hotel & Restaurant, 345 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ Phone#: (888)456-SHOW(7469) Event Date: 2/18/09 Four-Course Amayna Wine Dinner Description: A four-course Amayna wine dinner with Chilean winemaker Claudia Gomez Martinez will be held at Calico Grill. 7 to 9 PM; $75 all inclusive. Address: Calico Grill, 180 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-924-0039 Event Date: 2/20/09 New Orleans Dinner with Wines Paired... Description: A New Orleans dinner with wines paired with each course will be held in a private room at the Pluckemin Inn. The evening starts at 7:30 PM with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, and guests will have the choice of a themed cocktail or a glass of champagne. $100 plus tax and gratuity. You may book the entire table with a party of twelve or join the table as a single diner, a couple, or more. Address: The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster, NJ Phone#: 908-658-9292 Event Date: 2/21/09 Chocolate Fantasy Buffet Description: A Chocolate Fantasy buffet with light and dark chocolate desserts prepared by house pastry chef Kathleen Cressman-Pastiu will be held at the Washington Inn. 2 PM; $35. Address: The Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May, NJ Phone#: 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278   The first solid body electric guitar was invented by Les Paul of Mahwah in 1940. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events