Calendar of NJ Events - December 2008 Event Date: 12/3/08 Six-Course Holiday Tasting Wine Dinner Description: Six-course holiday tasting wine dinner will be held at the Bernards Inn. 7 PM; $150. Address: Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ Phone#: 908-766-0002 Event Date: 12/3/08 Five-Course Wine Dinner Description: A five-course wine dinner will be held at Casa Dante. 6 PM; $65. Address: Casa Dante, 737 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-795-2750 Event Date: 12/3/08 Holiday Shopping Cocktail Party Description: WEXNET, a Social Networking Group for NJ Professional Women, invites you to attend a Holiday Shopping Cocktail Party on Wednesday, December 3rd at Willie's Taverne in Bedminster from 6:00-9:00pm. $51.00 per person offers a 3-hour cocktail party inclusive of unlimited drinks (alcohol and non), hors deovers and holiday shopping in the Lamington Ballroom filled with a variety of vendor tables. Address: Willie´s Taverne Restaurant, Route 202 & Hillside Avenue, Bedminster, NJ Phone#: 973-736-4290 Event Date: 12/4/08 14th Annual Game Dinner Description: The 14th Annual Game Dinner will be held at Pierre’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, with guest speaker Ariane Daguin, founder of D’Artagnan. 7 PM; $115. Address: Pierre’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, 995 Mount Kemble Ave (Rt 202), Morristown, NJ Phone#: 973-425-1212 Event Date: 12/4/08 An Evening with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Description: Come join us for an exciting wine dinner with Washington’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. We will be matching five wines from this award winning producer with our wonderful four course fondue meal. Seating times are available from 5pm - 9pm so come when it’s good for you. The dinner is $98 per person (not including tax and 20% gratuity). Reservations are strongly recommended. Address: The Red Bank Melting Pot, 2 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ Phone#: 732-219-0090 Event Date: 12/5/08 Pierogi Dinner and Christmas Caroling Description: The Ukrainian American Youth Association, will host a Pierogi Dinner on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Only $10 for a complete dinner. Pierogies will be available to take home. Entertainment and door prizes. Bring the family and celebrate the Christmas season. Address: Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ, 60 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ Phone#: 973-479-8715 Event Date: 12/5/08 5th Annual Wine Tasting Harvest of Spirits Description: Please join us on Friday, December 5, 2008 for our 5th Annual "Harvest of Spirits" Wine Tasting Event. Included again this year, we will have our Carving Station, Shrimp & more! Great Door Prizes and 50/50 Raffle. Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Cost: 25.00. Address: Trinity Episcopal Church, 800 Wood Street, Vineland, NJ Phone#: 856-691-1589 Event Date: 12/5/08 Fridays @ South City Prime Description: In the mood for Great Cocktails, Sushi or Prime aged Steaks, the Bristol Lounge is the perfect spot to be. With its 40 foot breathtaking fireplace, red booths, romantic ambiance and house dj playing a mixture of classic and contemporary dance music all your senses will be fulfilled. Dinner service starts at 5pm and the music starts at 8pm. Featuring Exclusive Martinis for $6.00. Address: South City Prime, 1 Route 23 South, Little Falls, NJ Phone#: 973-785-4225 Event Date: 12/6/08 Cafe Theatre: Murder Mystery Dinner Show Description: Cafe Theatre / Hitman Murder Mysteries, presents an interactive audience participatory murder mystery dinner show. "The Hitman Murder Mysteries : For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls" -- Join the Jersey mob for their holiday bash. Feast, frolic, do the Tarantella, and help us find the rat who whacked the Boss! Saturday, December 6th and Friday, December 13th. Gift Certificates Available. Address: Grenville Hotel & Restaurant, 345 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ Phone#: (888)456-SHOW(7469) Event Date: 12/6/08 Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito / Book Signing Description: Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito will be signing copies of his new "Rocco Gets Real" at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Bookends. Address: Bookends, 232 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ Phone#: 201-445-0726 Event Date: 12/6/08 Holiday Spectacular / Cooking Demonstration Description: Tracy Caltibilota, a local artist, will be showcasing her work and describing her techniques all afternoon. Ricky Polman, the owner of Bamboo Leaf, a Thai/Vietnamese restaurant in Bradley Beach, will be on hand cooking/demonstrating/serving food matched with wine. Ricky is passionate about his craft and his restaurant is an award winner. Finally, there will be a seperate table of desserts to sample for the holidays. Cookies, cakes, pies and bread pudding will be among the sweets to sample. Dessert wines will be poured to accompany and enhance. Address: The Wine Concierge, 403 Spier Ave, Allenhurst, NJ Phone#: 732-663-0002 Event Date: 12/7/08 Gingerbread Brunch Description: A Gingerbread Brunch will be held at the Grain House Restaurant at the Olde Mill Inn. Address: The Grain House Restaurant at the Olde Mill Inn, 225 N Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ Phone#: 908-221-1150 Event Date: 12/7/08 Holiday Goose Stuffing Class and Five-Course Tasting Event Description: Join our executive chef for an informative, delicious experience as professional tips are shared in the classic holiday preparations of goose, duck and turkey. Enjoy an intimate fireside evening and exquisite five-course meal with wine pairings. $100 per person on Sunday, December 7th, Time: 3 - 6 p.m. Address: Palmer's Crossing Restaurant, 145 Dean Drive, Tenafly, NJ Phone#: 201-871-3200 Event Date: 12/9/08 A Chanukah Celebration Description: A cooking demonstration, It's Not Just Potatoes: A Chanukah Celebration, taught by Sharyn Rosler will be held at Adventures in Cooking. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $65. Address: Adventures in Cooking, 12 Legion Pl, Wayne, NJ Phone#: 973-305-1114 Event Date: 12/9/08 Bubbles and Cheese Class at Bon Appetit in Princeton Description: Join CoolVines as we partner with Bon Appetit to present Bubbles & Cheeses for the Holidays. We will taste delicious cheeses from artisanal cheesmakers paired with 6 outstanding small grower Champagnes and Sparkling Wines. Taste and learn more about Sparkling Wines from around the world and artisanal cheeses to match the bubbly! With Eric Mihan of CoolVines and Michel Lemmerling of Bon Appetit. $75 per person. Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Cost: $75. Address: Bon Appetit- Princeton, 301 N Harrison, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-924-0039 Event Date: 12/9/08 Tuesday on Tap with Live Irish Music Description: Flying Dog Brewing Co will be featured at Tuesday on Tap, with their Canine Cruiser. Beer Hounds rejoice, for this great beer is rarely found, but we have 16 rotating taps and strive to bring the most unique stuff out there to your pint glass. Join us for this great evening, with live Irish music, all you can eat mussels for just $10 and a great time with like minded beer friends. Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Address: High Street Grill, 64 High Street, Mount Holly NJ Phone#: 609-265-9199 Event Date: 12/10/08 Wines of the Loire and Languedoc Description: Rick Stevens of C & D Imports will be conducting a custom private dinner with his wines @ Sirena Restaurant in Pier Village, Long Branch. The wines are small production and represent tremendous value. The menu was custom designed to showcase the food and wine harmony. Address: Sirena Restaurant, 27 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ Phone#: 732-222-1119 Event Date: 12/12/08 Holiday Wine Tasting Dinner Description: Enjoy a five course dinner of holiday cuisine paired with little known varietal wines at the Mad Batter Restaurant. 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 12. Limited to 60 people. $70. Address: Mad Batter Restaurant- in the Carroll Villa, 19 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ Phone#: 609-884-5404 Event Date: 12/13/08 Cafe Theatre: Murder Mystery Dinner Show Description: Cafe Theatre / Hitman Murder Mysteries, presents an interactive audience participatory murder mystery dinner show. "The Hitman Murder Mysteries: For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls" -- Join the Jersey mob for their holiday bash. Feast, frolic, do the Tarantella, and help us find the rat who whacked the Boss! Friday, December 13th. Gift Certificates Available. Address: Grenville Hotel & Restaurant, 345 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ Phone#: (888)456-SHOW(7469) Event Date: 12/13/08 Maker's Mark Tasting Event at Crystal Springs Resort Description: Maker's Mark Reception - Great cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, education & more! Join us for an exciting evening with Maker's Mark brand! Tasting, education, giveaways and three delicious stations of hors d'oeuvres and antipasto. Enjoy cheeses, fruits, smoked meats; Maker's Mark braised pork sliders, and Maker's Mark infused dessert selections. Cost: Open to Public; $40 - Time: 5pm-7pm. Address: Rotunda at Grand Cascades Lodge - Three Wild Turkey Way - Hamburg, NJ Phone#: 973-827-1587, Ext. 2 Event Date: 12/18/08 Mixology Tutorial & Tasting Description: Learn the art of the mixed drink and enjoy some specialty concoctions with a small plates sampling. NJ Devils veteran Ken Daneyko will be on hand for a meet and greet. Reservations Required. $40 per person - 7:00-9:00 PM. Address: Palmer's Crossing Restaurant, 145 Dean Drive, Tenafly, NJ Phone#: 201-871-3200,MS San Event Date: 12/24/08 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: 12/31/08 Ring in 2009 at The Brass Rail Description: One location - Three different atmospheres - One unforgettable night at The Brass Rail A la Carte Dinner (reg menu) - 5pm-7:30pm. 4 Course Dinner Package - 9pm - $65 pp, includes champagne toast - Add open bar for $35 pp. Bar Package - 9pm-close - $65 pp, Open Bar and Hors D'oeuvres. Address: The Brass Rail, 135 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ Phone#: 201-659-7074 Event Date: 12/31/08 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: 12/31/08 New Years Eve at The Gas Light Description: 1st seating from 5:30-7pm - $35 Pre-Fix, 3 courses from our regular menu plus additions. 2nd seating at 9pm - $55 New Years Eve Special, 4 courses with a champagne toast... Add Top Shelve OPEN BAR for $35 from 9pm-1:30 AM. (Grey Goose and Johnny Black NOT included). 3rd choice... $55 Top Shelve OPEN BAR from 9pm-1:30am with late appetizers. (Grey goose and Johnny Black NOT included). Address: Gaslight Restaurant. 400 Adams St, Hoboken, NJ Phone#: 201-217-1400 Event Date: 12/31/08 Open on New Year’s Eve Description: Casa Dante will offer a special a la carte menu served from 4pm till New Year's. A New Year's Eve celebration in our banquet room 8:30pm-1am, ($125/person). Address: Casa Dante, 737 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-795-2750 Event Date: 12/31/08 New Year’s Eve 3-Course Menu Description: Catherine Lombardi is offering a 3-course menu with service from 4-5:45pm, ($59), and 4-course menu served later, ($79). Address: Catherine Lombardi, 3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-296-9463 Event Date: 12/31/08 Celebrate New Year's Eve at Senorita's Description: Senorita's Mexican Grill is offering a special dinner menu, ($40/person), or enjoy our open bar from 10pm-1am, ($80/person). Address: Senorita's Mexican Grill, 285 Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ Phone#: 973-743-0099 Event Date: 12/31/08 5-Course New Year’s Eve Prix-fixe Dinner Description: Celebrating 6 years in business with a 5-course prix-fixe dinner, ($75). Special gift on New Years Eve! Address: Brandl, 703 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, NJ Phone#: 732-280-7501 Event Date: 12/31/08 New Year's Eve Tasting Menu at Copeland Restaurant Description: Happy New Year!!!! Enjoy a 7-Course Tasting Menu, Sip Bubbly and Celebrate into 2009. Time: 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM - Cost: $149 per person with Wine Pairing add $85. Address: Copeland Restaurant at the Westin Governor Morris, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ Phone#: 973-451-2619   The first saltwater taffy was produced at the Jersey shore in the 1870s. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events