Second Annual Ashley Lauren Foundation's Chefs Who Care premiere tasting event to Take Place in Spring Lake

(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- The Second Annual Ashley Lauren Foundation's Chefs Who Care premiere tasting event will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024 . Celebrate top chefs from Manhattan and New Jersey at the illustrious Essex and Sussex in Spring Lake while enjoying premium wine and spirits, live entertainment, special guests, an extraordinary auction, and some swag. This premiere gathering of renowned chefs aims to raise funds and awareness for The Ashley Lauren Foundation, which provides much needed hope, help and support for children with cancer and their families throughout the State of New Jersey.

Her ALS Story Launches Wine Collection to Raise ALS Awareness

(RINGOES, NJ) -- Her ALS Story is excited to announce their new fundraising custom labeled wine collection, a new collaboration with Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes, NJ. Available on bottles of Old York Cellars' What Exit charitable series of white, red, and blush blend wines. The custom label has been designed to create awareness of ALS and support for the organization which consists of young women living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is commonly known as a disease that afflicts older men, but Her ALS Story challenges that stereotype with nearly 100 members across the country and globally diagnosed by age 35.

Ocean Casino Resort Announces Partnership with Renowned Restaurateur Michael Schulson

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- On Feburary 7, 2024, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur, Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's culinary roster. Opening later this year, Pearl & Mary oyster bar and Samuel's at Ocean will be located on the lobby level across from The Park.

American Dream to Kick Off Black History Month with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream has announced an exciting collaboration with globally acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson to honor and celebrate Black History Month throughout February. On February 2, the celebrity chef will conduct a cooking demonstration of pan-seared catfish on the Dream Stage (Court A, Level 1). This signature dish will be available on the menu at Marcus Live! (Court A, Level 3) for the first two weeks of February, followed by jambalaya for the remainder of the month.

Hunterdon Wine Express Announces 2024 Dates

(RINGOES, NJ) -- Old York Cellars Winery and the Black River & Western Railroad have released the dates for 16 runs of the Hunterdon Wine Express in 2024, starting Saturday, April 13th. Tickets are on sale now on the winery's website. The entire 2023 season sold out within the first few weeks after tickets were available.

"Blade Runner" Themed Late Night Ramen Bar Opens in Philly

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Glu Hospitality and partners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu introduce Chika, a subterranean late night ramen bar inspired by the cult sci-fi classic movie Blade Runner. Chika, which is a Japanese word for basement, brings together a fusion of food, drink and design. Glu has tapped the trinity of replicants to bring this new dystopian experience to life - Chef Dean Leevongcharoen (food), Michael Ego (drink) and BOXwood Architecture and Design Firm (design). The goal is to attract fun eclectic groups of people who can feel they walked into another dimension when entering the unique space. BOXwood design firm helped design the space with Derek Gibbons' vision to create a late night ramen bar in Rittenhouse similar to those in New York City and Tokyo.

Arts Council of Princeton's Annual Pop-Up Beer Garden Will Serve Up Tasty Local Beer & Live Music in Support of Community Programs

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will host a Pop-Up Beer Garden on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in partnership with Triumph Brewing Company. The event raises funds for the Arts Council's longstanding community outreach programs, public art initiatives, and year-long community events and projects. Ticketholders will enjoy an afternoon in celebration of community complete with Triumph beers and live music by local band The Prisms.

Chocotastery Launches "Chocotastery+": The First On-Demand Chocolate Education and Community Platform

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Chocolate aficionados rejoice! Chocotastery introduces "Chocotastery+," the first of its kind, on-demand chocolate education and community platform. Now, chocolate enthusiasts and everyday consumers can conveniently deepen their chocolate knowledge, improve their tasting skills, and connect with like-minded individuals, all with the ease of using their own device.

TAP Gastropub changes name to Tap & Bitters

(WARREN, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- TAP Gastropub has changed its name to Tap & Bitters. Located within the Somerset Hills Hotel, a property owned by 6R Capital Group and managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, Tap & Bitters is a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and bar concept featuring contemporary takes on Cajun cuisine, an extensive list of craft beers and cocktails, vibrant atmosphere evoking the Big Easy spirit and flexible dining and event spaces for a truly unique culinary journey.