Calendar of NJ Events - May 2007 FEATURED NJ EVENT **** EDITOR'S CHOICE Event Date: 05/07/2007 NJ Food & Wine Tasting Event - Taste of the Nation 2007 Description: On Monday, May 7, 2007, (6 PM -10 PM) Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, will feature an evening of exceptional cuisine prepared by Over 35 celebrated chefs from some of the finest restaurants in New Jersey and accompanied by fine wines from around the world. Plus, top wine producers, brew masters, pastry chefs, and caterers... while at the same time raising awareness and critical funds in the fight against childhood hunger... 100% of all ticket proceeds go directly to fight childhood hunger and poverty in New Jersey. The gathering will take place at The Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ and serve some of the most mouthwatering specialties. To purchase tickets call 973-772-4474 or Click Here For More Information. Address: The Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Phone#: 973-772-4474 Event Date: 5/03/07 New Jersey Women for Wine Sense Thai Dinner Description: Join the New Jersey Chapter for a fantastic 6 course dining experience at Mie Thai in North Brunswick. We will be joined by Jordan Ross of Pasternak Wines who will lead us through a tasting of wines from Alsace to accompany each course. Jordan is an oenologist who writes and educates about wine. We are excited to have him for our special night. Address: Mie Thai Restaurant 2800 Rt 27 North Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 201-963-4986 Event Date: 05/07/2007 NJ Food & Wine Tasting Event - Taste of the Nation 2007 Description: On Monday, May 7, 2007, (6 PM -10 PM) Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, will feature an evening of exceptional cuisine prepared by Over 35 celebrated chefs from some of the finest restaurants in New Jersey and accompanied by fine wines from around the world. Plus, top wine producers, brew masters, pastry chefs, and caterers... while at the same time raising awareness and critical funds in the fight against childhood hunger... 100% of all ticket proceeds go directly to fight childhood hunger and poverty in New Jersey. The gathering will take place at The Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ and serve some of the most mouthwatering specialties. To purchase tickets call 973-772-4474 or Click Here For More Information. Address: The Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Phone#: 973-772-4474 Event Date: 5/11/07 A Taste of Avalon Description: NJ Wine and Food Tasting... will be held at the Avalon Community Center. 7 to 10 PM; $40. Address: Avalon Community Center, 30th Street and the Beach, Avalon, NJ Phone#: 609-967-3936 Event Date: 5/11/07 4th-Annual Spring Wine Tasting Description: The Fourth-Annual Spring Wine Tasting will be held at Wildwoods Convention Center to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters. 7 to 10 PM; $65. Address: Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ Phone#: 609-653-8250 Event Date: 5/11/07 Dinner Dance Party Description: Featuring a Dinner Dance Party which includes a 3 course dinner, open bar, and dancing to be held at Tre Piani. 6:30 to 11 PM; $75 plus tax and gratuities. Address: Tre Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-452-1515 Event Date: 5/12/07 Tea for Two at the Van Horne House Description: Looking for a different, fun activity for you and your favorite child? Dress up and experience the fun of a Victorian tea while learning more about the history and the customs behind this delightful tradition from food historian and tea specialist, Judith Krall-Russo. Cost: $15 per person - includes... talk, tea, sandwiches and activities. Reservations necessary. Address: The Van Horne House, 941 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ Phone#: 732-356-8856 Event Date: 5/12/07 6th-Annual Spring Wine and Food Tasting Description: The Sixth-Annual Spring Wine and Food Tasting will be held at the Hunterdon Museum of Art, to benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs. 4 to 6 PM; $60. A pre-tasting seminar, "The Wines of Spain," with Chris Cree will be offered from 2:45 to 3:45; $40. Address: Hunterdon Museum of Art, 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ Phone#: 908-735-8415 ext 21 Event Date: 5/13/06 Mother's Day Brunch Description: Mother's day is May 13th and Palazzo restaurant is serving a Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a hot & cold buffet ~ Hours: 11:00am - 2:30pm. Click Here for Special Menu. Seating is limited so make your reservations early. Address: Palazzo Restaurant, 11 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ Phone#: 973-746-6778 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother's Day Celebration Description:  Live music by The VooDUDES ~ Children's activities ~ Pony Rides ~ Free admission and parking. $5 wine tasting fee. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket ~ picnic baskets allowed. No pets allowed - NO BYOB (By law, only Alba Vineyard's wines can be consumed on the property) ~ Click Here for more details. Address: Alba Vineyard, 269 Rt. 627 Milford, NJ Phone#: 908-995-7800 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother's Day Murder Mystery Luncheon Description: Interactive Murder Mystery, buffet luncheon, formal wine tasting with a complimentary wine glass. Held outdoors under our large party tents $55 adults and $22.95 ages 6-10; 5 and under Free. Reservation required. Time: 1:30pm. Address: Four Sisters Winery, 10 Doe Hollow Lane, Belvidere, NJ Phone#: 908-475-3671 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother’s Day Brunch Description: Branches Catering will serve a Mother’s Day brunch. 10:30 AM to 2 PM; adults $39.50; children ages three to twelve $19.50; not including tax and gratuity. Address: Branches Catering, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch, NJ Phone#: 732-542-7790 Event Date: 5/13/07 Prix-fixe Mother’s Day Dinner Description: Casa Dante will be open on Mother’s Day with a prix-fixe dinner. From 12:30 PM; $59. Address: Casa Dante, 737 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-795-2750 Event Date: 5/13/07 Sunday Brunch at the Café at Grounds for Sculpture Description: Chez Alice will offer a Sunday brunch at the Café at Grounds for Sculpture. Adults $29.95; children $15.95; includes a $4 discount on admission to Grounds for Sculpture. Address: The Café at Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ Phone#: 609-890-6015 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother’s Day brunch Description: Christopher’s Restaurant & Bar will serve a Mother’s Day brunch. 10 AM to 3 PM; adults $34.95; children under twelve $14.95; not including tax and service charge. Address: Christopher’s Restaurant & Bar, Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-214-2200 Event Date: 5/13/07 Three-course Dinner on Mother’s Day Description: The Frog and the Peach will serve a three-course dinner on Mother’s Day. Noon to 7 PM; $52; children $21; plus tax, beverages, and gratuity. Address: The Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis Street, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-846-3216 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother's Day Brunch at The Hilton of Short Hills Description: The Hilton of Short Hills will serve brunch at the Terrace, the Grand Ballroom, and the Dining Room. 11 AM to 3 PM; adults $65; children ages four and up $32.50; children under age four free; plus tax and gratuity. Address: Hilton Short Hills, 41 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ Phone#: 973-379-0100 ext 7853 Event Date: 5/13/07 Free Dessert on Mother’s Day Description: Mama Tucci will treat every grandmother to a free dessert on Mother’s Day. The regular menu will be offered along with spring-inspired additions and specials. 2 to 9 PM. Address: Mama Tucci, Livingston Town Center, 4245 Town Center Way, Livingston, NJ Phone#: 973-597-3700 Event Date: 5/13/07 Open on Mother’s Day Description: Morton’s the Steakhouse will be open on Mother’s Day with menu selections that include USDA prime-aged steak, Western Australian lobster tails, yellowfin tuna tartare, and the Morton’s hot chocolate cake. 3 to 9 PM Address: Morton’s the Steakhouse, 1 Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ Phone#: 201-487-1303 Event Date: 5/13/07 Three Options on Mother’s Day Description: Nicholas will offer three options on Mother’s Day: a three-course menu ($65), four-course garden menu ($65), and six-course tasting menu ($85). A children’s menu will also be available for $28. 2 to 8:30 PM. Address: Nicholas, 160 Route 35 South, Middletown, NJ Phone#: 732-345-9977 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Description: North Maple Inn will offer a Mother’s Day champagne brunch, with the inn’s signature truffles for every mother to take home. 11 AM to 2:30 PM; adults $38.95; children ages five to eleven $19.95; children ages four and under free. Address: North Maple Inn, 300 North Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone#: 908-953-3000 Event Date: 5/13/07 Regular à la carte Menu for Mother's Day Description: The Park Steakhouse will serve from its regular à la carte menu. 2 to 9 PM. Address: The Park Steakhouse, 151 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ Phone#: 201-930-1300 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother’s Day Menu ~ Featuring Seasonal Items Description: The Pluckemin Inn will feature seasonal items on its Mother’s Day menu. 1 to 5 PM; three courses $55; four courses $65; plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. Children’s meals will also be available. Address: The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster, NJ Phone#: 908-658-9292 Event Date: 5/13/07 Mother’s Day brunch Description: The Washington Inn will serve a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM and dinner from 4 to 7 PM. Address: The Washington Inn, 801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ Phone#: 609-884-5697 Event Date: 5/15/07 2007 NESF Auction - A Groovy Benefit Description: We’re baaaack... On Tuesday, May 15, 2007, NESF will be hosting its annual fundraising auction... A Groovy Benefit at the Newark Club from 6 - 9:30 p.m. Like last year, there will be an open bar, a dinner and dessert buffet,  “groovy” music provided by Dee Jay J.J and fabulous items to bid on.  The silent auction will take place from 6 - 7:45 p.m. and will be including items from Independent Galleries.  The live auction will take place from 7:55 - 8:45 p.m.  Some examples of what will be available for bidding are; theater tickets, sporting events, jewelry, sports memorabilia and art - Cost: $75. Address: The Newark Club, One Newark Center, 22nd Floor, Newark, NJ Phone#: 973-643-5737 x1227 - Michelle Marzouk Event Date: 5/16/07 White Wine Tasting Description: A White Wine tasting will be held at Komegashi too. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $25; $30 at the door. .Address: Komegashi too, 99 Pavonia Ave. Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-533-8888 Event Date: 5/17/07 34th Annual Awards Gala featuring “Taste of the Meadowlands” Description: The Meadowlands Regional Chamber will host its 34th Annual Awards Gala featuring “Taste of the Meadowlands” on Thursday, May 17th at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in Secaucus. The evening runs from 7-11pm and features both power networking and an evening of fine dining from 15 of the areas finest restaurants and caterers. Each participating restaurant/caterer will be showcasing & serving a signature recipe allowing all attendees to truly experience a “Taste” of the Meadowlands. Individual tickets and tables are still available, and must be purchased in advance of the event. Complete event information, including honoree info and the option to purchase tickets can be found online at: www.tasteofthemeadowlands.com Address: Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ Phone#: 201-939-0707, ext 13 -- Betsy Spano Event Date: 5/17/07 Food and Wines of Spain Dinner Description: A Food and Wines of Spain dinner will be held at Theater Square Grill. 6 to 9 PM; $80. Address: Theater Square Grill, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St, Newark, NJ Phone#: 973-642-1226 Event Date: 5/18/07 CD101.9 Sping Wine Festival Description: Enjoy over 60 varieties of wine and live jazz music! Address: Hilton at Short Hills, 41 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ Phone#: 212-206-3353 Event Dates: 5/18/07 thru 5/20/07 34th Annual Greek Festival Description: We encourage the public to join us again for the 2007 Festival and celebrate three days of being GREEK. Greek food, pastries, wine, ouzo, gyro, souvlakia, ethnic folk dancing, live music and singers will be a few of the amenities one will be able to enjoy in our air conditioned community center. We will also have an outdoor Taverna, Take-Out Booth, Bakery, and Gift Shops on our premises. Master Card and Discover Card accepted. Free parking and shuttle service is available at the Church and Rutgers Stadium. Address: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway, NJ Phone#: 732-463-1642 Event Date: 5/19/07 Barefoot Grape Stomping Party Description: A Time to Celebrate! Open-to-the-Public from 7 pm - 9:30 pm. Gather some friends or family and join in the fun of a grape stomping good time! It’s a barefoot massage of a lifetime. Wine tasting, hot/cold buffet, wine cellar tours and Barefoot Grape Stomping. It's an experience to remember and barrels of fun! Cost is $55 per person, plus tax. Reservations and full payment is required. Address: Four Sisters Winery, 10 Doe Hollow Lane, Belvidere, NJ Phone#: 908-475-3671 Event Date: 5/19/07 18th-Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off Description: The eighteenth-annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off will be held on Washington St, Toms River. 11 AM to 5 PM; tasting kits available for a small fee. Address: Held on Washington St, Toms River, NJ Phone#: 732-341-8738 Event Date: 5/20/07 The Lilac Party Description: Stroll through the spring gardens and enjoy the fragrance of lilacs in bloom at the Willowwood Arboretum on Sunday, May 20th at the Willowwood Foundation's 'Lilac Party'. Taste elegant tidbits and complimentary Spring Wines specially chosen by Chris Cree, Master of Wine, 56 Degree. Listen to a cappella music provided by 'The Ten'. Reservations/Tickets Required. 4 to 7 PM; $75 Address: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ Phone#: 908-234-1815 Event Date: 5/20/07 Newton Spring Festival Description: Antique and Art show and Sale, Music, Hors d'oeuvres from Fabulous Restaurants, Wine Tasting $ 25. 12-5pm Antiques- 2-5 Food and Wine. Address: Newton, Sussex County, on Spring St, Newton, NJ Phone#: 973-300-0433 Event Date: 5/20/07 Simon Super Chefs Live! at Menlo Park Mall Description: New Jersey residents are invited to Menlo Park Mall for Simon Super Chefs Live!, a unique day-long, in-mall celebration of food, cooking and entertainment. The event will feature popular TV chef, Daisy Martinez, host of PBS-TV's Daisy Cooks!, as well as top local chefs. Emmy award-winning emcee Bill Boggs will host this popular event that includes live cooking performances and demonstrations, a segment on entertaining, food and beverage sampling, cookbook sales, autograph signings and an exciting round-robin cook-off between the local celebrity chefs. The cook-off will conclude with the presentation of the Simon Super Chef Crystal Award to the winning chef. Audience members also are invited to meet the participating celebrity and local chefs and secure their autographs. The event is free and open to the public. TIME: 12 pm - 5 pm. Address: Menlo Park Mall, 100 Menlo Park, Edison, NJ Phone#: 732-494-6255 Event Date: 5/22/07 Edgewater Wine Tasting At Fleming's Description: Don't miss another of our terrific tasting events, where we'll taste wines from around the world and enjoy appetizers from Fleming's mouth-watering menu. Join us as we pop the corks of over 25 different wines for your enjoyment and education. All proceeds will benefit the Edgewater Cultural and Historical Preservation Society. Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00pm ~ Cost: $25 per person in advance, $40 at the door. Address: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 90 The Promenade at City Place, Edgewater, NJ Phone#: 201-943-9463 Event Date: 5/23/07 Spanish Wine Dinner @ Amanda's Description: A Spanish Wine Dinner will be held at Amanda’s. 7:30; $85 plus tax and gratuity. Address: Amanda’s, 908 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ Phone#: 201-798-0101 Event Date: 5/24/07 NJ Food and Wine Event Description: A food and wine charity event, Wellness Around the World, will be held at Branches Catering, to benefit the Wellness Community, an organization that helps people coping with cancer enhance their health through participation in programs of emotional support, education, and hope. Time: 6:30 PM; $100. Address: Branches Catering, 123 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch, NJ Phone#: 732-263-0444 Event Dates: 5/26/07 thru 5/27/07 OPA! Big, Fat Greek Festival Description: OPA! Big 'Fat' Greek Festival, A Taste of Greece in Hunterdon County on Saturday, May 26th (11:00 am-10:00 pm) and Sunday, May 27th (12:00 pm-10:00pm) at Razberry's Banquet and Conference Center - Hosted by The Greek Orthodox Parish of Hunterdon County. All proceeds benefit Parish Building Fund. Delicious Greek Food and Delectable Desserts; Cultural Entertainment and Exhibits featuring Greek Music and Folk Dancing Performances; Children's Rides & Amusements, Arts and Crafts and more: Vendors of Fine and Costume Jewelry, Hand-Crafted items and Imported Greek Specialties. Address: Razberry's Banquet & Conference Center, 785 Route 12, Flemington, NJ Phone#: 908-782-9741 or 908-782-2379 Event Date: 5/28/07 Tea Party Description: A Tea Party will be held at the Grenville. Noon to 3 PM; $25 plus tax and gratuity. Address: The Grenville, 345 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ Phone#: 732-892-3100 Event Date: 5/31/07 3rd-Annual AHA Chefs With Heart Description: A food and wine tasting, the Third-Annual American Heart Association Chefs With Heart, will take place at the Tournament Players Club. 6 to 9 PM; $175. Address: The Tournament Players Club at Jasna Polana, 8 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-223-3711   New Jersey was known as the "Pathway of the Revolution." Over 100 battles were fought on New Jersey soil. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events