Nearly 70 restaurants from the Highlands to Toms River will be participating, offering three course meals with three choices in each category for $20.11 or $30.11.
The week begins on November 4, 2011 with the gala Kick-Off Party at The Breakers Hotel in Spring Lake. Top area chefs will present their favorite “comfort foods” along with an International Wine Bar, delicious desserts, a cheese station and pate bar. Current list of participating restaurants and vendors with more to come include: David Burke Fromagerie, Brandl, Bahr's Landing, Nicchio, Ragin Cajun, The Breakers, Matisse, The Spot, Remington's, La Dolce Vita, Harpoon Willy's, Sweet Tease and Max Devros.
Other Special Events include:
Saturday, November 5 - Great Jersey Shore Burger Contest
Bar Anticipation, Lake Como
Taste and Vote for the Shore's Best Burger
Sunday, November 6 - Jake's Crabfest
Jake's Crab Shack, Belmar
Enjoy Maryland style steamed crabs
Monday, November 7 - "Great Chefs Cook Italian"
Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake Heights
"Chopped" champ Matthew Zappoli of Tre Amici, Top 25 Zagat rated Piccola italia chef/owner Brian Gualtieri and legendary Joe Leone prepare a 5 course meal paired with Italian Wines
Tuesday, November 8 - Sushi and Sake Night
709, Point Pleasant
A sushi, sake and white wine tasting
Wednesday, November 9 – “Souper” Happy Hour
The Mill, Spring Lake Heights
"Soup and Sammy"....delicious harvest soups paired with savory mini sandwiches.
Thursday, November 10 - The After Party
Watermark, Asbury Park
"Cocktails and Cupcakes"…Killer after dinner cocktails, make your own cupcakes and dance the night away
Friday, November 11 - Charley's Craft Beer & Comedy Night
Charley's Ocean Grill, Long Branch
Sample craft beers and delicious appetizers and enjoy some of the Shore's top comedians.
Saturday, November 12 - "Burgers, Bloodies and Brews"
Harpoon Willy's, Manasquan
Enjoy your choice of burger with a Bloody Mary or Shinerboch Beer
Sunday, November 13 - Winebow and Sickles Market Present “A Taste of Italy”
Undici, Rumson
This popular event features tastings of over 50 Italian wines paired with delicious cheeses, meats and pastas from the regions of Italy. Spirits table.
