Calendar of NJ Events - July 2007 Event Date: 7/4/07 All-American Barbecue Description: An All-American Barbecue with live music will be held at the Sergeantsville Inn. Noon to 8 PM; $15 with a reservation; $18 at the door; children under age twelve $7; music-only tickets $5. Address: The Sergeantsville Inn, 601 Rosemont-Ringoes Rd, Sergeantsville, NJ Phone#: 609-397-3700 Event Date: 7/4/07 Affairs Afloat 4th of July Fireworks Cruise Description:   Looking for a way to blast off your Independence Day? Sail-abrate this July 4th with Affairs Afloat! Cruise The Hudson River and Enjoy Fireworks at The Statue Of Liberty! Upper Level with DJ Spinning Top 40 Dance Music, 70’s & 80’s Classics, R&B and more. Lower Level with DJ from The Copacabana Playing Latin Favorites. • Buffet Dinner. Included in admission • Cash Bar Available • 21 & over only. Proper ID required. • Neat Holiday Casual attire required. No sneakers, flip flops, sweatshirts, hats or jerseys please. • We sail RAIN or SHINE. The boat is enclosed and climate controlled. • Boarding @ 5:00pm • Sailing 6:00pm-11:00pm • Admission Tickets are $60.00 per person • 2 for the price of 1 tickets available until July 1st 2007. Mention NEWS 12. (Advance purchase necessary). Address: Pier # 40 West Houston Street & West Side Highway Phone#: 212-987-9200 Event Dates: 7/7/07 thru 7/8/07 Louisiana BBQ and Blues Fest Description: Join us for authentic Louisiana cuisine and live blues music while sipping our award-winning wines. Time: noon til 3 pm ~ Cost: $15 per person. Address: Westfall Winery, 141 Clove Rd, Montague, NJ Phone#: 973-293-3428 Event Date: 7/11/07 Chakra Restaurant Presents A Henschke Wine Dinner Description: Join Chakra for an exquisite dinner built around a special selection of wines from Henschke Vineyards. Henschke is one of the longest-established names in the Barossa, Australia's best-known wine region and home to some of the oldest Shiraz vineyards in the world, acclaimed Rieslings and iconic wine brands. Each generation has built upon the reputation for quality. Today, fifth-generation Stephen Henschke and his wife Prue uphold the family name and reputation, as winemaker and viticulturist, respectively. Their passion and devotion to producing quality wines recently resulted in their being named 2006 Winemakers of the Year by WINE Magazine. Starting at 6:30 p.m. $85 per person, inclusive of taxes and gratuities for Wine Club Members ($100 per person for non-members). Address: Chakra Restaurant, 144 W. Rt. 4 (Eastbound), Paramus, NJ Phone#: 201-556-1530 Event Date: 7/12/07 Riverfront Tastes of Summer Celebration Description:  Join us at Frank’s Waterside Restaurant on Thursday, July 12th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. We will enjoy wine and beer from around the world as we take in one of the best views of Manhattan available on the Gold Coast. This event is sure to be one of our biggest yet, and will feature over 30 wines and over 15 beers, hand-picked to make the summer taste great. We will be enjoying all this wine and beer with appetizers from Frank’s scrumptious menu while taking in the Manhattan skyline and views of the Hudson River. Tickets will be $40 per person in advance and $50 at the door with all proceeds to benefit PERC Shelter, a non-profit social services agency in Union City. These events always sell out, so don’t wait to reserve your place. Address: Frank's Waterside Restaurant, 7800B River Road, North Bergen, NJ Phone#: 201-943-WINE (9463) Event Date: 7/12/07 Tastes of California Wine Dinner Description: A Tastes of California wine dinner will be held at CoccoLa Restaurant. Time: 6 to 10 PM; $100. Address: CoccoLa Restaurant, 150 Rt 206 S, Hillsborough, NJ Phone#: 908-704-1160 Event Date: 7/12/07 Sheckys & Amstel Light Summer Chill Series Description: Zen is it at the inviting atmosphere of Teak, complimented by an exotic fish tank, mood lighting, and killer saketinis. Work woes be gone. Join Sheckys and Amstel Light for discounted drink specials at Teak. Time: 5pm - 8pm. Address: Teak on the Hudson, 16-18 Hudson Place Hoboken, NJ Phone#: 201-653-6888 Event Dates: 7/13/07 thru 7/15/07 New Jersey State Barbeque Championship & Blues Festival Description: Held at New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Smokin' hot blues on outdoor stage, in neighboring clubs. Great national and regional acts. Runs in conjunction with the Anglesea BBQ Festival. Fri: 5 pm. - 11 pm, Sat: 10 am - 11 pm, Sun: 10 am - 6 pm. Address: New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ Phone#: 609-523-6565 Event Date: 7/14/07 Wacky Wine Labels Description: Come celebrate the unusual – some amazingly good wines with clever eye catching labels. Take a closer look at the wine label, and you will find that the label can not only be informative, but funny. Find out what people are drinking when they ask for the “hippo wine” when shopping. Our NJ Chapter would love to have you join us for this great evening. Bring your own fun label, if you like. This will be another great night to meet other wine lovers, learn a bit more about wine and have some fun. We look forward to seeing you there... Register now. Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Address: Private home, 635 Foothill Road, Bridgewater, NJ Phone#: 646-483-1189 Event Date: 7/14/07 Red Wine & Blues Festival Description: A Red Wine & Blues Festival will be held at Tuckerton Seaport. 4 to 8 PM; $20. Address: Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ Phone#: 609-468-3725 Event Dates: 7/14/07 thru 7/15/07 Foodways and Folklife Description: Observe open-hearth cooking, beehive oven baking and other historic cooking techniques. Musical programs and children's crafts and activities both days. Address: Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, Cape May, NJ Phone#: 609-898-2300 Event Dates: 7/14/07 thru 7/15/07 Murder Mystery Description: Open-to-the-Public-It's the classic case of 'Who Done It?!' If you love the game Clue, attend Four Sisters Winery Murder Mystery Dinner for a night of suspense. Guided by clues throughout dinner your character will role play and try to solve the case. To make your detective's journey even more enjoyable, dine on tasty food and extraordinary wine. $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: 7/18/07 Bridal Showcase (property wide) Description: Savor culinary cuisine, take a tour and meet the wedding specialists of the Olde Mill Inn ... Plus a live fashion show, bands, photographers, DJ's and more!! Admission is complimentary. Time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Register now. Address: The Olde Mill Inn & Grain House, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone#: 908-371-0900 (American Bride) Event Date: 7/18/07 Summer Wine Tasting Dinner Buffet Description: A Summer Wine Tasting Dinner Buffet will be held at Tavern 344. Time: 7 to 9 PM; $40. Address: Tavern 344, 344 French Hill Rd, Wayne, NJ Phone#: 973-696-9440 Event Date: 7/19/07 Beefsteak Dinner Description: A Beefsteak Dinner featuring single-malt scotches and certified Black Angus beef will be held at the Park Steakhouse. 7 PM; $125. Address: The Park Steakhouse, 151 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ Phone#: 201-930-1300 Event Date: 7/19/07 The Elegant Picnic ~ Six-Course Wine Dinner Description: A six-course wine dinner, The Elegant Picnic, featuring local fruits and vegetables, will be held at the Swedes Inn. 7 PM; $75. Address: The Swedes Inn, 1301 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ Phone#: 856-467-2052 Event Date: 7/21/07 NJ State Ice Cream Festival Description: The fifth-annual NJ State Ice Cream Festival will be held on Washington St, Toms River. 11:30 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: 7/21/07 SUMMERFEST '07 - FIREWORKS Description: Fireworks by Garden State Fireworks Live music by Cairo Admission $10 adults - $5 children (6-12) Children 5 and under free Wine and Food sold separately (no wine tasting) - Children's activities Bring lawn chairs or a blanket - No Pets allowed - No BYOB (rain date July 28) By law, only Alba Vineyard's wines can be consumed on the property. Address: Alba Vineyard 269 Rt. 627 Milford, NJ Phone#: 908-995-7800 Event Date: 7/23/07 Chakra Restaurant Presents A Stags' Leap Wine Cellars Wine Dinner Description: Enjoy a superb menu specially paired with a carefully chosen selection of wines from Stags' Leap Wine Cellars. From this private Napa Valley estate have been born some of the world's most respected and acclaimed Cabernets. Balancing opposing elements to create wines that are both dynamic and harmonious, and embody the classical ideals that define the world's greatest wines. Stags' Leap Wine Cellars continues to produce wines that place it consistently among the most notable wineries. Starting at 6:30 p.m. $95 per person, inclusive of taxes and gratuities for Wine Club Members ($100 per person for non-members). Address: Chakra Restaurant, 144 W. Rt. 4 (Eastbound), Paramus, NJ Phone#: 201-556-1530 Event Date: 7/24/07 Wine Tasting and Four Course Food Pairing Benefiting PPMD Description: Please join us for our monthly wine tasting and four course food pairing with proceeds benefiting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and other children's charities. July's wine tasting will include the following menu: Grilled Pizetta paired with Banfi Centine Rosso Sangiovese/Cabernet/Merlot Blend; Walnut and Pear Salad paired with Banfi Le Rime Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio Blend; Orange Glazed Chicken with roasted baby carrots and asiago polenta paired with Banfi Col di Sasso Cabernet/Sangiovese Blend; Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries paired with Rosa Regale Brrachetto. The wine dinner begins at 7:00pm and the cost is $39.95 plus tax and gratuity. Address: At every Carino's Italian Grill in New Jersey: Bridgewater, Clifton, Howell, Mays Landing and Piscataway, NJ Phone#: 908-938-7108 Event Date: 7/24/07 Fifth-Annual Chase-Newport Beach Party Description: The Fifth-Annual Chase-Newport Beach Party will be held at Newport Town Square. 5 to 8 PM; food and beverages will be sold at discounted prices. Rain date July 25. Address: Newport Town Square, Town Square Pl and River Dr S, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-964-2414 Event Date: 7/25/07 Lions Blueberry Festival Description: Blueberry Festival with Blueberries and Ice Cream $3. Address: Historic Whitman Stafford Farm House, 315 Maple Ave, Laurel Springs, NJ Phone#: 856-783-8380 Event Date: 7/27/07 Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival Description: Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy entertainment, rides for the kids and crafters from 5 pm to 9 pm. Address: 6th -8th Sts. Asbury Ave.., Ocean City, NJ Phone#: 609-525-9300 Event Dates: 7/27/07 thru 7/29/07 New Jersey Festival of Ballooning Description: The largest summertime hot air balloon festival in North America with up to 125 hot air balloons, non-stop family entertainment, crafters and vendors, and headlining concerts. Address: Solberg Airport, 37 Thor Solberg Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ Phone#: 973-882-5464 Event Date: 7/28/07 Down Bay Wine Tasting Description: A Down Bay Wine Tasting will be held at the Holiday Inn of Manahawkin, to benefit the Tuckerton Seaport's educational programs. Time: 6 PM; $75. Address: Holiday Inn of Manahawkin, 1388 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ Phone#: 609-296-8868   New Jersey was one of the 13 original states. It was the third state to ratify U.S. Constitution in 1787. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events