The Montclair Food & Wine Festival will begin again in a matter of days! The festival, a benefit* now in its third year, will run from June 8 – June 13 and will feature live music, signature dishes and drinks prepared by notable Montclair-area chefs and Food Network stars. There are four exciting events to choose from - and one is free!
=> Monday, June 8 @ 6pm: Wine-Paired Gala Dinner at The Manor
This very special festival kick-off event will highlight the talents of chefs from Ariane Kitchen & Bar, Fascino, FIN Raw Bar & Kitchen, Orange Squirrel, Blue and Next Door, Mish Mish, Chakra and Blue Morel, Highlawn Pavilion, Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen and Pig & Prince. Cocktails will be provided by Busted Barrel Rum and wines by Amanti Vino.
Address: The Manor - 11 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
FOR TICKETS: http://montclairfoodandwinefestival.org/gala-dinner/
=> Thursday, June 11 @7pm: FREE EVENT - “The Kitchen” Book Party & Bites at Tiny Elephant & Watchung Book Sellers
Did you know that The Food Network tapes its show “The Kitchen” right here in Montclair? Stop by and meet stars Geoffrey Zakarian, Katie Lee and Sunny Anderson! They will be on-hand to sign copies of their new cookbooks and Tiny Elephant will be preparing and serving sample snacks from the featured cookbooks. Did I mention this was free? It certainly is, but you must register to attend. Please send an email to [email protected]
Address: Tiny Elephant & Watchung Book Sellers: 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair
=> Friday, June 12 @ 7pm: Bourbon & Biergarten at The Montclair Art Museum
Take "a shot & a beer” to a whole new level. This casual event will take place outdoors on the beautiful grounds of The Montclair Art Museum and will feature live music, bourbon & wine sourced by Amanti Vino and dishes provided by over 25 local food purveyors including Anderson’s 1949, FIN Raw Bar & Kitchen/Salute, Fitzgerald’s 1928, Montclair Bread Co., Pig & Prince, The Pie Store and more!
Address: Montclair Art Museum – 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair
FOR TICKETS: http://montclairfoodandwinefestival.org/bourbonandbiergarten/
=> Saturday, June 13 @ 7pm: Grand Tasting at The Montclair Art Museum
A Saturday night to remember! This final event of the festival will feature live music and a wide-variety of dishes prepared by area restaurants, with wine and spirits supplied by Amanti Vino. Sample foods from Brick Lane Curry House, Fricassee French Bistro, Java Love Coffee Roasters, Montclair Bread Company, Nicolosi Fine Foods, Olive That!, Sputino Wine Bar, Strip House, Tiny Elephant, Vital Restaurant & Juice Bar and many more.
Address: Montclair Art Museum – 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair
FOR TICKETS: http://montclairfoodandwinefestival.org/grand-tasting-2015/
*The Montclair Food & Wine Festival will benefit the following organizations:
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital - https://www.stjosephshealth.org/sjch
Intensive Therapeutics - http://intensivetherapeutics.org
MACHE - http://montclairfoodandwinefestival.org/mache-montclair-academy-for-culinary-hospitality-education/