Event - TAP New York Craft Beer and Food Festival

On April 28th & 29th, 2012 Hunter Mountain Retort will host the "TAP New York Craft Beer and Food Festival." This is a craft beer festival, which will feature 50 breweries pouring over 200+ beers. Check out the beer list here http://www.tap-ny.com/beer_list_2012.html

This year's food sampling will feature Caribbean food. There will also be live music and awards giving for the best beer.

To read more about this event, visit the official website http://www.tap-ny.com/

Tickets are sold on-line only. 
Ticket Prices:
Advance Sale:

• Saturday: $64
• Sunday: $52
• Two-Day: $105
• Designated Driver (Sat. or Sun.): $20

Purchase Tickets Online

Prices above do not include NYS Sales Tax, which will be added at the time of purchase.

Event - Grand Opening "Wegmans Wine, Liquor & Beer"

On Saturday April 28, 2012 a new store will be opening in the Wegmans in Woodbridge, NJ. They will be hosting several tastings on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Saturday
10am-1pm Moet Chandon Brut Imperial Tasting
12pm-5pm Jose Cuervo Tequila Bottle Engraving
1pm-4pm Louis Jadot Wine Tasting & Pierre Henry Gagey (managing director) will be signing bottles
Sunday
12pm-3pm Goose Island Brewery Beer Tasting

Wegmans "Wine, Liquor & Beer"
15 Woodbridge Center Dr.
Woodbridge, NJ
(732) 596-3268

Event - Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival 2012

Caesars' and the Food Newark  will host the 6th Annual "Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival 2012" from Thursday July 26th-Sunday July 29th.

This years highlights include:

 Friday July 27th

New Jersey Says “Drink my Beer”

Time: 10:00pm - 12:00am

Price: $55

Location: Spa Deck

Unique open-air event featuring craft brewers throughout New Jersey introducing you to their libations.

Worship Wine

Time: 10:00pm - 1:00am

Price: $50

Location: Club Worship

Fusion of fine wines and fine art and Music.

Saturday July 28th

The Blind Leading the Blind: The Ultimate Mystery Wine Tasting

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Price: $45

Location: Mia

Everyone feels smart and comfortable when you know what you are drinking. But what about when you don't know about a wine's identity.

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Price: $65

Location: Main Lot

Hand-crafted beer, BBQ from Special guest host & live music by Gary Clark Jr., Eric Gales and Patrick Droney.

Sunday July 29th

A Tasting of Bourbon and Scotch Whiskey boardwalk

Time: 6:00pm -

Price: $40

Location: Boardwalk

Tasting, The Excitement of brown Goods in the Marketplace, Can Scotch Ever Replace Vodka, How do you use these products in cocktails, history of these products (fun stories based on lore or actual facts).

Blushing Beyond White Zinfandel

Time: 8:00pm -

Price: $40

Location: Boardwalk

Beyond the prolific White Zinfandel there are a host of fantastic roses crafted from around the world.

Drew Estate Cigar & Whiskey Gala

Time: 10:00pm - 12:00am

Price: $90

Location: Spa Deck

Interactive cigar and whiskey sampling hosted by Jonathan Drew & Marvin Samel.

Wine Down 101: Fast Track to Wine Expertise:

Time: 10:00pm -

Price: $40

Location: Boardwalk

Join wine icon Michael Green as he leads you through a fast paced and fun introduction to the world of wine.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit the official website
 http://www.harrahs.com/acfoodandwine/#page=about

Event - Big Brew Beer Festival - May 4 & 5 2012

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Big Brew Beer Festival in Somerset, NJ.
There will be 3 sessions
Friday     May 4   7-11pm (The Nerds)
Saturday May 5   12-4pm (The Tropical Storm Band)
Saturday May 5   6-10pm (Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes)
You must be 21+ to enter.
Tickets are $50 online or $60 at the gate.
Purchase tickets using this link https://tickets.bigbrewbeerfestival.com/

This event is being held at
The Garden State Expo Center
50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ 07883

You will be able to sample beer, tequila, and food. In addition to live music, mariachi, and ride the mechanical bull!
visit the official site for more information http://bigbrewbeerfestival.com/

Event - Garden State Brewfest

The Garden State Brewfest takes place on Saturday May 12th from 2:00PM - 6:00PM. It will be held at:
Mt Carmel Society Fairgrounds
56 River Road
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Tickets are :
$40 (after 4/1/2012)
5 Pack    $160 (1 free ticket)
Designated Drivers    $10
Entry is for 21+ and everyone must show ID.
Included in the ticket price is a 2oz. sampling glass to taste from.




Local brewers and local bands will be on hand. there will also be a home brewer competition. Follow this link for more information. http://www.njbeerfest.com/

Review - Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Barefoot Wines is one of the best cheap wines out there. They offer white, red, moscato (sweet), and champagne/sparkling wine. Bottles start at $6.99 and can be found in most liquor stores. The wines are crispy and rich in flavor without an aftertaste. My favorites are the white Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, the red Sweet Red wine, and   Brut Cuvee, Extra Dry, and Pink Moscato Champagnes. There are a lot of great recipes on their website, follow this link http://www.barefootwine.com/recipes. 

The company's motto is “good things happen to those who do good.” They are involved in a number of charities including cleaning up the beach in California, where they are headquartered. Watch this video "One Beach" to find out more.