It was an icy cold night when I made my way to the new Bonefish Grill in Mercer Mall for a social media dinner I was lucky to be invited to. They opened to a splash (sorry!) last Monday, after a Saturday fundraiser for Womanspace that netted a cool $11,000 for the agency. Kudos to … Continue reading
Visions of sugar plums may run through some people’s heads at night, but for others of us, it’s more likely to be truffles, or pork belly, or who knows what gourmet treat. Of course, I can’t remember ever having a sugar plum, so maybe this is not surprising. Now that could be a good culinary project … Continue reading
Hello all, I’ve just added a new page to NJ Spice, Good Deeds, that lists worthy food-related causes in our area. Your chance to donate or volunteer! Access the page at the top of blog or in the menu on your mobile.
You won’t want to delay signing up for this very special community event! Princeton residents are invited to join students of Princeton University’s Forbes College and Whitman College for the best bargain in town: the second annual “Dîner Inn Blanc” under twinkling lights. “This dinner is all about community of the table,” said Fran McManus, … Continue reading
The list of participants for September 29th’s Epicurean Palette at Grounds for Sculpture keeps growing (see below), so be sure to get your tickets soon for one of the nicest ways to spend an afternoon you’ll find in Central New Jersey – and you’ll be supporting the arts at the same time! Here are the restaurants, caterers, … Continue reading
Thing are gearing up for fall, so be sure to check out these culinary events – each raises funds for a worthy non-profit cause: September 15 charity dinner at the Blue Bottle Café benefits the White Aisle Foundation, fighting melanoma: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:00pm Hors D’oeuvres, Champagne and Silent Auction 6:00pm Dinner Seating Wine … Continue reading
The great offer here is from Tre Piani restaurant in Forrestal Village! Visit their website for details and reservations, or call them at 609-452-1515. Their annual grilling class on Thursday July 25, 6:30-9:30 pm, is filling up fast. They will be cooking an entire menu including salads, appetizers, sides, main dishes and even a dessert, all on … Continue reading
A POTLUCK AT A SOUP KITCHEN BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Slow Food Central New Jersey and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are holding their second annual Eat Local Meet Local potluck dinner on Friday, May 3, with the goal of bringing together people from all walks of life to share a meal of delicious, local … Continue reading
I am getting on my bandwagon today, because this topic just keeps hitting me in the face lately. I’ve read a few of the books out there about the true cost of cheap food, and cheap products in general. Like so many things that seem wonderful at first glance, that “too good to be true” … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I’m already getting information from chefs about their special menus – but first, a word about Nassau Street Seafood’s January 24 pre-Oyster Bowl fundraiser for Komen for the Cure at Mrs. G’s, and a couple of Slow Food winter markets: Join executive chefs from Blue Point Grill and Nassau Street Seafood … Continue reading
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