From Monday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2015, the Montclair, New Jersey, Food & Wine Festival returns for its third year, with a series of fabulous events…
Monday, June 8 – Gala Dinner, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., The Manor, 111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange: Dinner begins with a series of amuse bouche from Francesco Palmieri (The Orange Squirrel), Zod Arifai (Blu, Next Door), Thomas Ciszak (Chakra, Blue Morel), and Meny Vaknin (Mish Mish). Courses prepared by Mitchell Althotz (Highlawn Pavilion), Michael Carrino (Pig & Prince, Ryan DePersio (Fascino, Battello, NICO), Ariane Duarte (Ariane Kitchen & Bar), and guest chef Kevin Sippel (Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen), along with special presentations from FIN Raw Bar & Kitchen and D’Artagnan. Wines/beverages coordinated by Sharon Sevrens of Amanti Vino. The cost of $175.00 per person.
Thursday, June 11 – FREE “Book Party + Bites with The Kitchen Stars, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Watchung Booksellers/Tiny Elephant, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair: Hosted by MFWF in conjunction with BSTV Entertainment, producers of the Food Network’s The Kitchen. Stars from The Kitchen – Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, and Geoffrey Zakarian – will be on hand to meet fans and sign cookbooks. Guests will sample bites from each star’s cookbook prepared by the Tiny Elephant Café & Bakery, along with a Zakarian-inspired Five O’clock Somewhere cocktail crafted from jersey’s own Busted Barrel Rum and Blue J Syrups. The cost is FREE – first come, first served; pre-register at events@watchungbooksellers.com.
Friday, June 12 – Outdoor Bourbon & Biergarten, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair: A casual evening on the law of the Montclair Art Museum, featuring the finest bourbons, craftiest brews, and food samplings from a diverse selection of New Jersey restaurants, artisans, and street food vendors. Each attendee will receive a commemorative sampling glass. All beers & bourbons curated by Amanti Vino. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will support education and exhibition programs at the Montclair Art Museum. The cost is $85.00 per person.
Saturday, June 13 – Grand Tasting, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; VIP Lounge 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair: Guests will enjoy an evening of extraordinary culinary offerings from the state’s finest restaurants, while Amanti Vino presents wines and spirits from across the globe. For a more exclusive experience (ahead of the crowds), the VIP Lounge opens at 6:00 p.m. in Lehman Court, featuring gallery tours, favorite wines, and exquisite bites from Restaurant Latour, Samba Montclair, Fresco da Franceo, and Escape Montclair. All attendees will receive a complimentary 2015 tasting glass. The cost is $95.00 per person; VIP: $135.00 per person.
Tickets for all paid events are available online ONLY at www.montclairfoodandwinefestival.org.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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