Calendar of NJ Events - February 2008 FEATURED NJ EVENT **** EDITOR'S CHOICE Event Date: 05/05/2008 NJ Food & Wine Tasting Event - Taste of the Nation 2008 Description: On Monday, May 5, 2008, (6 PM -9 PM) Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, will feature an evening of exceptional cuisine prepared by Over 40 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 Birchwood Manor, 111 N Jefferson Rd, Whippany, NJ and serve some of the most mouthwatering specialties. To purchase tickets call 973-772-4474 or Click Here For More Information. Address: Birchwood Manor, 111 N Jefferson Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981 Phone#: 973-772-4474 Event Date: 2/1/08 NJ Wine and Chocolate Tasting Description: A wine and chocolate tasting will be held at the Hyatt Morristown, to benefit Deirdre’s House, a center for children in Morris County who have suffered abuse or neglect or have witnessed domestic violence. 7 to 10 PM; $65. Address: The Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ Phone#: 973-285-6620 Event Date: 2/5/08 California's Rare & Esoteric Description: Join us at Casa Dante for a tasting of California's Rare & Esoteric Limited Release Wines. Time: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM - Cost: $125. Per Person (Plus Tax & Gratuity). Address: Casa Dante, 737 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ Phone#: 201-795-2750 Event Date: 2/6/08 Burgundy Wine Dinner Description: Burgundy Wine Dinner in The Wine Vault at The Bernards Inn... with a Special Pre-Dinner Reception and Presentation by Chris Cree, Master of Wine and Joe Bembry, Director of Wine at 56 Degree Wine following their January 2008 Wine Trip to Burgundy, France. Featuring new discoveries from their journey paired with the brilliant cuisine of Chef Corey Heyer. Join us for a terrific evening featuring world class examples of the great grapes of Burgundy, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. 7:00 pm - Champagne, Hors D'oeuvres and Presentation. NV Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs Ambonnay Grand Cru- 7:45 pm - Dinner to be paired with Special Selected Burgundy Discoveries. Address: The Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ Phone#: 908-953-0900 Event Date: 2/8/08 Portuguese Wine Dinner Description: Four exceptionally crafted Portuguese wines will be featured at this Wine Dinner, which will be hosted by Mr. Santiago of The Los Andes Wine Company. "Manny", as we know him, is from Northern Spain, just near the border to Portugal and has spent much time in the region. His expertise will enlighten and educate you as you enjoy delicious foods representative of the country. Trivia and giveaways! Enjoy the company of wine-savvy friends as you take a journey through one of Europes most highly respected wine regions. Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Cost: $65.00 + tax & Gratuity. Address: High Street Grill, 64 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ Phone#: 609-265-9199 Event Dates: 2/9/08 and 2/10/08 Jack's Winter Wine Tasting Party Description: Complementary Wine Tasting on Saturday and Sunday - Feb 9th & 10th from 12:00 to 8:00. Try several different red and white wines from around the world. Address: Jack's Wine Sense (Shoprite Plaza - near the end corner), 1750 N. Olden Ave, Ewing, NJ Phone#: 609-434-0101 Event Date: 2/10/08 Cooking Class @ 15 Fox Place Description: 15 Fox Place cooking classes offer participants an exciting 3 hour session. Classes start at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Join us this month! All Classes are $65.00. To View Schedule OR Click Here To Register. Address: 15 Fox Place, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone#: 201-333-1476 or 201-413-1614 Event Date: 2/11/08 Gala NJ Wine and Food Tasting Description: Begin Valentine's Day a little early... and share it with all your friends. Enjoy tasting a wide selection of vineyards and varietals. This is a great opportunity to learn about your favorites, and discover new favorites along the way. Delicious food and desserts provided by only the most popular restaurants from our past event. All proceeds benefit Rotary Club of Passaic NJ. Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Cost: $30. Address: Marriott Courtyard - Meadowlands, 1 Polito Road, Lyndhurst, NJ Phone#: 973-393-3990 Event Date: 2/11/08 Edison Rotary Club Annual Wine Tasting Event! Description: A fantastic night of fun, prizes, hors d’Oeuvres, great wine and micro brews!! The annual Edison Rotary Club Wine Tasting is coming again to the Edison Clarion Hotel. Your $25.00 advanced donation gets you a fantastic sampling of wines from around the world as well as micro brews. Your donation will go to help fund our programs here at home, (Senior of the month/year programs for 8 area High Schools, coats for the needy, help for homeless kids, dictionaries for kids and a lot more!), as well as internationally, (Homes of Hope in Central America and the Worldwide Polio eradication project to name just 2!). Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Address: Clarion Hotel, Edison, 2055 Lincoln Highway, (Route 27), Edison, NJ Phone#: 732-248-3377 Event Date: 2/14/08 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 - $75 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: 2/14/08 Happy Valentine's Day! Description: Enjoy a Romantic Candlelight Dinner! Featuring a Special Prix-Fixe Menu. Now Accepting Reservations. Click Here for Special Valentine's Menu. Address: Amici's Restaurant, 184 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ Phone#: 201-437-4299 Event Date: 2/14/08 Celebrate Valentine's Day Description: Amanda's Restaurant is offering a special 3-course, prix-fixe menu for $35/person at 5 & 5:30pm, and $65/person after 6pm. Address: Amanda's Restaurant, 908 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ Phone#: 201-798-0101 Event Date: 2/14/08 Valentine's Day Dinner Description: Avenue is featuring a 4-course dinner for $45/person from 5 - 9pm. Address: Avenue, 23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ Phone#: 732-759-2900 Event Date: 2/14/08 3-Course Prix-Fixe Valentine's Day Menu Description: David Drake is serving a 5-course tasting menu for $98/person, and w/ wine pairings for $148. We will offer a choice of this menu or our 3-course, prix-fixe menu over that weekend. Address: David Drake, 1449 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ Phone#: 732-388-6677 Event Date: 2/14/08 Romantic Valentine's Menu Description: Limani Seafood Grill will be serving a Valentine's Day menu that includes a selection of 11 Entrees, 8 Appetizers, 4 Salads, 3 Soups and 4 Desserts. Address: Limani Seafood Grill, 235 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ Phone#: 908-233-0052 Event Date: 2/14/08 Valentine's Day / Regular Menu Description: Enjoy our signature menu, or for those who desire both steak and seafood, enjoy our Classic Combination, featuring a single-cut filet paired with Alaskan King Crab Legs or an Australian Lobster Tail. This is served with tender asparagus spears and your choice of Morton's or Caesar salad, $69/person. Address: Morton's, The Steakhouse, Riverside Square Mall, One Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ Phone#: 201-487-1303 Event Date: 2/14/08 3-Course Valentine's Dinner Description: Nicholas is offering a 3-course menu for $95/person w/ a complimentary box of chocolates per couple. Address: Nicholas, 160 Hwy 35, Red Bank, NJ Phone#: 732-345-9977 Event Date: 2/14/08 Valentine's Prix-fixe Menu Description: Spuntino Three 60 is featuring a 3-course, prix-fixe menu for $49/person w/ a Complimenatry glass of Sparkling, White or Red Wine w/ seatings at 6 and 8 pm. Address: Spuntino Three 60, 120 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ Phone#: 732-246-0360 Event Date: 2/14/08 Valentines Dinner Menu Description: Our sensuous décor sets off a menu featuring an organic filet and includes Maine Lobster Salad and Burnt Orange Chocolate Crepes with Bruléed Oranges, Toasted Almonds and Cointreau Caramel w/ complimentary miniature chocolate cakes given to all our guests. Address: Strip House New Jersey, 550 West Mount Pleasant Ave at Westminster Hotel, Livingston, NJ Phone#: 973-548-0050 Event Date: 2/14/08 Special 3-Course Prix-Fixe Valentine's Menu Description: The Bernards Inn is serving a 3-course, prix-fixe dinner for $105/person and includes a box chocolates. Address: The Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ Phone#: 908-766-0002 Event Date: 2/24/08 Cooking Class @ 15 Fox Place Description: 15 Fox Place cooking classes offer participants an exciting 3 hour session. Classes start at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Join us this month! All Classes are $65.00. To View Schedule OR Click Here To Register. Address: 15 Fox Place, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone#: 201-333-1476 or 201-413-1614 Event Date: 2/29/08 Great Getaways Wine Tasting Description: GREAT GETAWAYS NJ WINE TASTING IS FEATURING... *champagne train ride *fabulous wine tasting *food stations by top chefs *exciting auctions *live music *ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!! At the Station House- Just a short drive from AC or Cape May Area. Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Cost: $75. Address: THE STATION HOUSE, 171 READING & RAILROAD AVES, TUCKAHOE, NJ Phone#: 609-653-8250   The first boardwalk in the world was built in 1870 at Atlantic City, NJ. 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