Calendar of NJ Events - December 2007 Event Date: 12/4/07 Italian Film and Dinner Description: An Italian Film and Dinner evening will feature a complimentary movie shown at the Princeton Public Library at 6 PM followed by a five-course meal with wines and a discussion of the film at Mediterra. 8 PM; $65 plus tax and gratuity. Address: Mediterra, 29 Hulfish St, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-252-9680 Event Date: 12/5/07 The Spanish Wines of Codorníu Description: A five-course wine dinner... The Spanish Wines of Codorníu, will be held at Cafe Graziella. 6:30 to 10 PM; $65. Address: Cafe Graziella, 390 Rt 206, Hillsborough, NJ Phone#: 908-359-0131 Event Date: 12/6/07 Freehold Borough Menorah Lighting Description: Freehold lights the Menorah to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the Holiday season. Children from local congregations perform traditional songs to commemorate the Festival of Lights. Time: 5 pm. Address: Hall of Records Plaza, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ Phone#: 732-462-3584 Event Date: 12/7/07 Clinton Christmas Parade & Wine Tasting Description: Begin the festivities with WINE TASTING at Balic of Clinton - fine NJ wines including POMEGRANATE and HOLIDAY! Stroll the quaint Town of Clinton, dine at one of our many eateries and then stay to enjoy the annual Christmas Parade including floats, Mummers, marching bands ... the sense of Holiday is in the air. Then return to Balic of Clinton for a sample of our fine Cream Sherry to warm you up! Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Cost: Free. Address: Balic of Clinton, 8 East Main Street, Clinton, NJ Phone#: 908-713-WINE Event Date: 12/8/07 Breakfast with Santa Description: On December 8, have breakfast with Santa on the Battleship New Jersey. The event includes breakfast served chow-line style followed by a photo opportunity with St. Nick. 9 to 11 AM; adults $17; children $14. Address: The Battleship New Jersey, 62 Battleship Place, Camden Waterfront Phone#: 856-966-1652 ext 106 Event Date: 12/8/07 Carisbrooke Inn Wine Tasting and Dinner Description: This is a wine tasting dinner to be held on December 8th. It is part of a one night or two night package at The Carisbrooke Inn bed and breakfast, just outside Atlantic City, NJ. Call for exact pricing and availability. Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Cost: Starts at $245 (double occupancy) for event and one night stay. Address: The Carisbrooke Inn, 105 S. Little Rock Avenue, Ventnor (Atlantic City), NJ Phone#: 609-822-6392 Event Date: 12/9/07 Traditional Christmas Carolls Description: Traditional Christmas Carolls are performed by the Raritan Valley Choral Society (The RVCS is a non-profit organization, receiving grant monies from the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission) along with a traditional Brunch Buffet. First Performance begins 10:30am-12:30pm; Second Performance 1pm-2pm. Address: The Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone#: 908-221-1150 Event Date: 12/9/07 CookAppeal Fusion Wine & Food Pairing Description: Join us for a Fusion Dining experience that will include sharing assorted Appetizers and Desserts with your own personal a la cart Entree choice from Executive Chef Kirti Rahi's new Fall Menu, and will include wine instruction. This event is BYOB, so bring one of your own favorite wines. Food costs separate. Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Cost: $10 Registration Fee for Education. Address: Piquant Bread Bar & Grill, 349A George Street, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-246-2468 Event Dates: 12/10/07 thru 12/12/07 Chanukah Dinner Description: Ala Carte Chanukah Dinner specials will be served in addition to our Evening Fare at The Grain House Restaurant. Enjoy traditional Chanukah favorites such as Matzoh Ball Soup, Brisket and Potato Latkes. Chocolate Gelt and Dreidels for the kids. Reservations Recommended. Time: 5pm -9pm. Address: The Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone#: 908-221-1150 Event Date: 12/14/07 Old World and New World Wines Description: A five-course wine dinner, Old World and New World Wines, co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, will be held at the Mad Batter Restaurant. 7:30; $65. Address: The Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St, Cape May, NJ Phone#: 800-275-4278 Event Date: 12/15/07 A Four-Course Meal Description: A four-course meal with wine, Winter Wine-derland, sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be held at Bonefish Grill. 11 AM to 3 PM; $50. Address: Bonefish Grill, 200 Mill Creek Dr, Secaucus, NJ Phone#: 201-843-4452 Event Date: 12/15/07 Holiday Ales Lunch Description: Enjoy a four course lunch paired with Seasonal beers, such as Troegs Mad Elf! It's a group experience, one to share with beer loving friends so make a few calls, and make a reservation to join us for this annual, fun holiday event! Giveaways and glassware to take home, and trivia prizes to be won... what a great way to stay away from the mall on a Saturday in December. Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Cost: $45. Address: High Street Grill, 64 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ Phone#: 609-265-9199 Event Date: 12/18/07 Three-Course Sushi Dinner Description: A three-course Sushi Dinner with wine will be held at Andre's Restaurant & Wine Boutique. 6:30 PM; $85. Address: Andre's Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton, NJ Phone#: 973-300-4192 Event Date: 12/24/07 Christmas_Eve @ Palazzo Description: Palazzo presents a three course meal, a prix fix menu with a choice of appetizers, entrée and dessert. Seating is limited, so make your reservation in advance. Click Here for Special Menu. Address: Palazzo Restaurant, 11 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ Phone#: 973-746-6778 Event Date: 12/24/07 Christmas Eve Oceanside Description: Sirena Ristorante will feature a special Christmas Eve dinner. Seating is limited, so make your reservation in advance. Call restaurant for details. Address: Sirena Restaurant at Pier Village, 27 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ Phone#: 732-222-1119 Event Date: 12/24/07 Christmas Eve Buffet Description: An annual tradition continues with all you can eat holiday favorites. Soups, Salads, Entrees Carved to Order, an assortment of festive chafing dishes and a scrumptious dessert display with cider and eggnog. $33* Adults, $18* Children 4 to 10, 3 and under complimentary. Time: 4pm - 8pm. *price subject to sales tax and gratuity. Address: The Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone#: 908-221-1150 Event Date: 12/24/07 Bernards Inn is Presenting Two Options on Christmas Eve Description: The Bernards Inn is presenting two options on Christmas Eve. A three-course dinner will be served in the dining room, with seatings from 4:30 to 8 PM; $90; children ages two to twelve $45; children ages two and under free. A buffet will be held in the ballroom from 3:30 to 7:30 PM; $75; children ages six to twelve $35; children ages two to five $15; children ages two and under free. Address: The Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ Phone#: 908-766-0002 Event Date: 12/24/07 Christmas Eve Fish Dinner Description: Casa Dante will feature a special Christmas Eve fish dinner along with an à la carte menu. Address: Casa Dante, 737 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-795-2750 Event Date: 12/24/07 Open on Christmas Eve Description: David Burke Fromagerie will be open on Christmas Eve, with seatings from 4 to 6 PM and 8 to 9 PM. On Christmas day, brunch will be served from 11 AM to 3 PM, and dinner will be served from 3:30 to 8 PM. Address: David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, NJ Phone#: 732-842-8088 Event Date: 12/24/07 Prix-fixe Menu to Celebrate Christmas Eve Description: Due Terre Enoteca will celebrate Christmas Eve with a prix-fixe menu. Address: Due Terre Enoteca, 107 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ Phone#: 908-221-0040 Event Date: 12/24/07 Traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes Description: Liberty House Restaurant will serve the traditional Italian feast of the seven fishes on Christmas Eve. Address: Liberty House Restaurant, Liberty State Park, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-395-0300 Event Date: 12/24/07 Christmas Eve Dinner Description: Restaurant Serenade will serve a Christmas Eve dinner from 5 to 9 PM; $65; children ages ten and under $30. Address: Restaurant Serenade, 6 Roosevelt Avenue, Chatham, NJ Phone#: 973-701-0303 Event Date: 12/24/07 Special Menu on Christmas Eve Description: Salt Creek Grille will present a special menu on Christmas Eve from noon to 9 PM. Address: Salt Creek Grille, 1 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-419-4200 Event Date: 12/25/07 Celebrate the Holidays at Copeland Restaurant Description: Celebrate the Holidays at Copeland on Christmas Day. Invite the whole family to enjoy a three-course culinary experience. Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Cost: $59 per person. (A la carte children’s menu available). Address: Copeland Restaurant at the Westin Governor Morris, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ Phone#: 973-451-2619 Event Date: 12/31/07 New Year’s Eve @ Palazzo Description: Palazzo presents a three course meal @ $69. Per person + tax and gratuities. Seating is limited, so make your reservation in advance. Click Here for Special Menu. Address: Palazzo Restaurant, 11 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ Phone#: 973-746-6778 Event Date: 12/31/07 5 Course Ala Carte Dinner Description: A 5 course Ala Carte Dinner will be offered in the Grain House Restaurant 5pm to 10pm with Live Entertainment in the Coppertop Pub 8:30pm to 12:30am. Address: The Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone#: 908-221-1150 Event Date: 12/31/07 Open on New Year’s Eve Description: Casa Dante will be open on New Year’s Eve with live entertainment. Address: Casa Dante, 737 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-795-2750 Event Date: 12/31/07 Two Seatings on New Year’s Eve Description: Christopher’s Restaurant & Bar will offer two seatings on New Year’s Eve. The 5:30 PM seating will feature a three-course prix-fixe menu with choices; $100 including a glass of champagne. The 9 PM seating will feature a six-course Moët champagne dinner; $200. Address: Christopher’s Restaurant & Bar, Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-729-4670 Event Date: 12/31/07 Celebrate New Year’s Eve @ David Burke Fromagerie Description: David Burke Fromagerie will celebrate New Year’s Eve with seatings from 5 to 6 PM and 9 to 9:30 PM. There will be live music at the second seating. On New Year’s Day, brunch will be offered from 11 AM to 3 PM, and dinner will be served from 3:30 to 8 PM. Address: David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, NJ Phone#: 732-842-8088 Event Date: 12/31/07 Early-Seating à la carte Menu on New Year’s Eve Description: The Frog and the Peach will offer an early-seating à la carte menu on New Year’s Eve from 5 to 6:30 PM. A four-course prix-fixe menu will be presented from 7 to 11 PM; $99 plus tax, gratuity, and beverages. Address: The Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis Street, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-846-3216 Event Date: 12/31/07 New Year’s Eve: Prix-Fixe Dinner Description: Passionne will have two seatings on New Year’s Eve: a four-course prix-fixe dinner with extras at 6 PM ($65), and a five-course prix-fixe dinner with extras at 9 PM ($85). An alternative vegetarian menu will be available as well; BYO. Address: Passionne, 77 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ Phone#: 973-233-1006 Event Date: 12/31/07 Family-Friendly Celebration on New Year’s Eve Description: The Pop Shop will feature a family-friendly celebration on New Year’s Eve, which will start with a Kids’ Kazoo Parade at 4 PM followed by cookies and hot chocolate. Prizes will be awarded for best party hat and best family group. Address: The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ Phone#: 856-869-0111 Event Date: 12/31/07 Two Seatings on New Year’s Eve Description: Restaurant Serenade will have two seatings on New Year’s Eve: a four-course twilight dinner at 5:30 PM ($85), and a five-course gala with champagne, music, and dancing at 9 PM ($195). Address: Restaurant Serenade, 6 Roosevelt Avenue, Chatham, NJ Phone#: 973-701-0303 Event Date: 12/31/07 Several Choices on New Year’s Eve Description: Salt Creek Grille will present several choices on New Year’s Eve. A limited special menu featuring many restaurant favorites will be offered from 4 to 6:30 PM. A dinner-party package with food stations and made-to-order specialties will be offered from 9 PM to 1 AM; $125. An open-bar package will be available from 10 PM to 1 AM; $75. Special room rates at the next-door Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village will also be available. In addition, Salt Creek Grille will be open on New Year’s Day for lunch and dinner. Address: Salt Creek Grille, 1 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-419-4200 Event Date: 12/31/07 First Night® Morris County Description: First Night® Morris County, the largest of its kind in New Jersey, will celebrate its 16th anniversary ringing in the New Year on the Morristown Green this New Year’s Eve. More than 10,000 people typically attend the event. Features more than 300 artists in more than 90 events that evening, ranging from dance, music, theatre, to visual arts, comedy and magic. The celebration begins at 7 pm, and ends with fireworks at midnight to ring in the New Year! Address: Various Locations, South Street, Morristown, NJ Phone#: 973-455-0708   The first brewery in America opened in Hoboken in 1642. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events